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LIBRARY MEDIA (LM) |
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LM 666. The School Library Media Center and School Reform (3)
The course is designed to enable school library media specialists to clarify and expand their role in the national school reform movement.
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LM 667. Library Leadership and Collaborative Problem Solving (3)
The dual roles of the school library media specialist, educational leader and collaborator, will be examined for the purpose of helping school library professionals gain competencies in integrating library media services into the total school program.
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MANAGEMENT (MG) |
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MG 515. Operations and Project Management (3)
This is a course that focuses on the major managerial issues in organizational management and the tools that can be used to manage them. Special attention will be given to project management, including PERT, critical path scheduling, and time-cost models, in operations management and other business settings. The major operations management issues are quality management and control, capacity management, plant location, layout and design, production planning and scheduling, supply chain management, and inventory management. The analytical tools covered include queuing theory, statistical quality control, linear programming, and learning curves. Where appropriate, the use of operations management techniques in service and distribution organizations will be demonstrated.
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MG 540. Human Resources Management (3)
This course examines the role of the human resource professional as a strategic partner in managing today's organizations. Key functions such as recruitment, selection, development, appraisal, retention, compensation, and labor relations are examined. Implications of legal and global environments are appraised and current issues such as diversity training, sexual harassment policies, and rising benefit costs are analyzed.
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MG 550. Entrepreneurship (3)
This course introduces venture business concepts within the contexts of different competitive environments and diverse national economies. Topics include demand analysis, funding, product development, product pricing, marketing organization, foreign representation and distribution systems, promotion, advertising, sales, service, and regulatory issues as they relate to international venture projects.
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MG 575. Operations Management Research (3)
This course is an examination of optimum resource allocation emphasizing the application of quantitative methods. Topics include: optimum values, minimum and maximum values with and without constraints, queuing, linear models and techniques; simplex method; transportation and assignment methods; Markov chains; artificial variables; duality; integer programming; Poisson processes; Game theory; forecasting techniques; network models; tree structures; simulation and sensitivity; scheduling and replacement; and sequencing problems. Prerequisites: BQ 570 and a grade of "P" in MBA 500 .
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MG 590. Strategic Management and Business Policy (3)
The course focuses on strategic management and leadership challenges, the strengths and weaknesses of various global corporate organizational structures, the increased importance of virtual teams in a global setting, the importance of cross cultural awareness and understanding, vision, mission, goals, objectives, communication, implementation of strategies, contingencies and alternatives, strategic partnerships and joint ventures, organizational politics, and strategies for wealth maximization and organizational competitiveness. Prerequisites: Grade of "P" in MBA 500 and a minimum of 24 credit hours.
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MARKETING (MK) |
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MK 500. Marketing Management (3)
Topics include marketing methods, strategies and tactics via systematic approaches towards marketing decisions regarding the analysis, design, implementation, and control of marketing strategies; organizational marketing decisions within managerial levels; considerations of marketing campaign success and failure.
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MK 511. Behavioral Marketing and Advertising (3)
This course introduces contemporary research that integrates the psychology of human preferences and motivations with the contemporary worlds of consumer behavior, marketing, advertising, and media. Topics include origins of human preferences, tastes, and motivations; gifts, biological signaling theory, and conspicuous consumption; spatial cognition; aesthetics of product design; fads and fashions; psychological aspects of product and service industries with respect to influencing human decisions; use of psychology in marketing research and product development.
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MK 512. Electronic Branding and Strategy (3)
This course examines organizational branding methods among electronic markets. Topics include the use of integrated and digital media (e.g., websites, social networks, blogs, wikis, mobile, etc.), mental and conceptual models, interaction, consumer influences, advertising design, virtual channels, campaigns, life cycles, and communication within the contexts of electronic marketing and advertising.
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MK 513. Strategic Marketing (3)
The student examines strategically the life cycle management of a product from inception to its demise. Specific topics covered in the course include the product development cycle, product assortment decisions, advertising, branding, pricing, competitiveness, and others decisions that impact strategically the product life cycle. Specific emphasis is placed on identifying problems, investigating alternative solutions, and rendering appropriate strategies and decisions.
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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) |
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MBA 500. Assessment and Orientation (0)
This course assesses and levels the foundational business concepts in general business, economics, finance, accounting, business law, quantitative reasoning, marketing, management, and other business systems of all students entering the MBA program. Links to leveling courses are provided to ensure students are adequately prepared for MBA courses. Note: All non-business degree students must pass each assessment with an 80% or higher prior to enrolling in MBA courses.
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MATHEMATICS (MH) |
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MH 508. Seminar in Teaching College Mathematics (3)
Teaching mathematics at the college level, the role of mathematics in the curriculum, types and levels of courses, and techniques of teaching. Research project and supervised teaching are required. Prerequisites: Twenty-one semester hours of mathematics at or above the 400 level.
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MH 522. Real Analysis (3)
Functions and sequences, limits of sequences, continuity, derivatives, indeterminate forms, and proofs for many classical theorems of calculus. Prerequisites: MH 122 Calculus II and MH 300 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics (see Undergraduate Catalog at catalog.uwa.edu).
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MH 524. Numerical Analysis (4)
Theory, methods and applications of numerical analysis with frequent computer implementation. Solution of equations in one variable, interpolations and polynomial approximation, numerical differentiation and integration, and initial-value problems for ordinary differential equations. Three lecture and two computer laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: MH 224 Applied Differential Equations, MH 300 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics, and CS 300 Programming I (see Undergraduate Catalog at catalog.uwa.edu).
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MH 532. Advanced Analytic Geometry (4)
The use of construction with compass and straightedge, algebraic proofs and other techniques to instill an understanding of geometric concepts and relationships. A research paper is required. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: MH 332 College Geometry (see Undergraduate Catalog at catalog.uwa.edu) or permission of the Dean.
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MH 550. Linear Optimization (3)
This course introduces the student to optimization theory and its applications. Topics include formulation of linear programs, simplex methods and duality, sensitivity analysis, transportation and networks, and various geometric concepts. Prerequisites: Previous course in linear algebra.
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MH 580. Technology for Mathematics Teachers (4)
Introduces the high school mathematics teacher to modern technological methods of teaching mathematics available in high schools today. Includes the use of manipulatives, the graphing calculator, and the computer as well as mathematical applications for each. Three lecture and two laboratory hours required. Counts as an elective for mathematics education students only. Prerequisites: MH 223 Multivariable Calculus (see Undergraduate Catalog at catalog.uwa.edu).
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MH 584. Mathematics for Teachers (3)
A study of real and complex numbers, functions and their properties, equations, integers and polynomials for teachers. Research project is required.
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MH 590. History of Mathematics (3)
Historical development of mathematical concepts and symbolism, evolution of modern mathematics from its motivational roots in the physical sciences, and lives and contributions of outstanding mathematicians, as well as topics related to contemporary mathematics. Prerequisites: MH 122 Calculus II or 12 semester hours of mathematics beyond MH 121 Calculus I (see Undergraduate Catalog at catalog.uwa.edu).
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MH 593. Logic and Set Theory (3)
Provides a rigorous foundation in logic and elementary discrete mathematics to students of mathematics and computer science. Topics from logic include modeling English propositions, propositional calculus, quantification, and elementary predicate calculus. Additional mathematical topics include elements of set theory, mathematical induction, relations and functions, and elements of number theory. Prerequisites: Previous courses in advanced mathematics.
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MH 595. Number Theory (3)
Survey of the types of arguments to prove facts about divisibility of integers, prime numbers, and modular congruencies. Other topics, such as the Fermat theorem, Euler’s theorem, and the law of quadratic reciprocity, will be discussed. Prerequisites: Previous courses in advanced mathematics.
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MH 596. Graph Theory and Application (3)
Survey of several of the main ideas of general graph theory with applications to network theory. Topics include oriented and nonoriented linear graphs, spanning trees, branching and connectivity, accessibility, planar graphs, networks and flows, matching, and applications. Prerequisites: Previous courses in advanced mathematics.
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MH 597. Directed Studies in Mathematics (1-8)
Independent study and research in mathematics. Content and nature of the courses determined by the individual needs and interests of the student. Research projects and papers are required. May be repeated for a maximum of eight semester hours credit. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and the Dean.
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MH 598. Selected Topics in Mathematics (1-8)
Nature and content of the course are determined by the interests and needs of the students. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and the Dean.
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MH 599. Thesis in Mathematics (1-3)
A thesis evidencing research capacity, independent thought and the ability to interpret materials is required of students pursuing the thesis option. Normally students enroll in this course continuously from the inception of their thesis project until the final document is approved by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies. A maximum of six semester hours in this course will be counted toward the Master’s degree. Prerequisites: Permission of Dean of the College.
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ONLINE LEARNING (OLL) |
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OLL 501. Introduction to Online Learning (0)
Introduces web-based learning to students who are new to the University of West Alabama's online environment. OL 501 will introduce online learners to the features, tools, and practices of distance learning.
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ONLINE TEACHING (OT) |
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OT 500. Introduction to Online Teaching and Learning (3)
Overview of the historical perspective of the evolution of online teaching, challenges and advantages of establishing distance learning courses or programs. Introduction to learning theories and different types of online teaching course designs and educational technologies.
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OT 501. Course Design and Development in Online Education (3)
Examination of course design, development, implementation and evaluation and the concept of building community. Prerequisites: .
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OT 502. Instructional Technology Tools (3)
Examination of the connection between instructional tools and sound teaching pedagogy. Exploration of best practices, emerging techniques, and technology to enhance the creation and design of online learning courses or programs. Prerequisites: .
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OT 509. Teaching Online Practicum (3)
Supervised eight week online field-based experience in design, delivery, and evaluation of online instruction to an appropriate student population. Prerequisites: , , and with no grade below a "B."
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE) |
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PE 503. Physical Education Workshop (1-3)
Practical needs workshop on current topic. Lecture and performance oriented. Specific content and nature of course are determined by student needs. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours.
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PE 509. Internship (3)
Supervised internship of at least 300 clock hours in the area of emphasis or site approved by course instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Prerequisites: At least six hours of graduate-level physical education courses, letter of agreement from the host institution, and approval of both the supervising faculty member and the department chair. A criminal background check and proof of professional liability insurance may be required prior to starting internship hours depending upon the host institution requirements.
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PE 510. Protective Techniques for Injuries (3)
Taping and wrapping techniques used in athletic training including instruction in fabricating and applying protective equipment, pads, splints, and supports. Hands-on practical experience emphasized in laboratory sessions. Project required.
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PE 520. Physical Education in the Elementary School (3)
Ways to meet the developmental needs of the elementary school child. Games, rhythms, and self-testing activities for elementary children. Project required.
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PE 521. Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance (3)
Review and practice with descriptive and inferential statistics used in human performance testing and research.
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PE 522. Curriculum Design in School Health and Physical Education (3)
Philosophies and foundations of comprehensive school health education program and physical education; basis of selection of activities, review of scope and sequence, content, and assessments.
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PE 523. Adapted Physical Education (3)
Types of disabilities encountered among public school pupils. Examination of obligations and responsibilities of the school and individual teacher in providing a program for the disabled students. Special project required.
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PE 524. Teaching Aspects of Health and Physical Education (3)
Develop competencies in methods of teaching health and physical education. Includes trends and issues, instructional strategies, exploration of teaching tools and resources, classroom management, and evaluation of pupil performance. Practicum hours are required.
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PE 531. Supervision in Physical Education (3)
Study of role of physical education supervisor in working with teachers at different levels. Processes involved in working effectively with groups of teachers in democratic manner. Term project required.
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PE 532. Organization and Administration in Health and Human Performance (3)
Concepts used in organization and administration of health and human performance programs. Management of personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, finances, and records will be topics of discussion/lecture. Professional development and legal liability will also be addressed. Project required.
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PE 533. Athletic Administration Seminar (3)
Assist athletic directors and coaches in meeting increasing responsibilities of modern school athletic programs. Topics include problems in organizing and directing boys and girls (men and women) athletic programs. All levels of educational structure are considered.
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PE 534. Sport and Exercise Legal Issues (3)
Legal aspects of sports activities and human performance. Project required.
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PE 535. Accounting and Economics in Sports (3)
Exploration of financial issues pertaining to the sport industry. Emphasis placed on professional and collegiate sport. Topics include the creation of balance sheets, income statements, cash basis versus accrual basis accounting; financial impact analysis, attendance/ticket sales analysis, and relationships between financial analysis and strategic planning are explored.
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PE 537. Sport Management and Marketing (3)
Examination of strategic marketing, advertising, and public relation concepts in sport. The course covers elements of marketing research, licensing and merchandising, event marketing, sponsorship, and corporate advertising. The course will also focus on public and media relations with a special focus on message development, image building, and crisis management of sport organizations. Project Required.
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PE 539. Sport Management Practicum (3)
Designed to provide graduate students with opportunities for practical experience in a professional field setting.
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PE 540. Techniques of Research in Human Performance (3)
Methods and techniques in research. Requirements include: analyzing current research, developing a competency in research writing, and conducting a research project.
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PE 542. Sport and Exercise Nutrition (3)
The role of diet in human performance. Project required.
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PE 543. Kinesiology (3)
Musculoskeletal system and body movements involved in various motor skills. Analysis of body movement studied through manual muscle testing and application of mechanical principles. Paper or project required.
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PE 544. Exercise Physiology (3)
Human adaptation to exercise and training. Paper or project required.
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PE 545. The Nature and Basis of Movement (3)
Study of human movement from standpoints of teaching and learning. Relevance of anatomy, physiology, and psychology to motor learning and effects of motor learning on each factor. Project required.
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PE 549. Exercise and Wellness Practicum (3)
Designed to provide graduate students with opportunities for practical application of relevant theories in a professional setting.
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PE 550. Fitness Management (3)
Coursework includes how management handles payroll, facility issues, safety, staffing, recruitement, and equipment purchases.
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PE 551. Exercise Testing and Prescription (3)
A standardized curriculum to train and develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the exercise and fitness professional.
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PE 565. Psychology and Sociology of Human Performance (3)
Psychological and sociological aspects of human performance. Project required.
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PE 570. Development of Strength and Conditioning Programs (3)
The development and administration of strength, endurance, flexibility, speed, and agility programs.
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PE 572. Performance Enhancement Specialist (3)
Designed for athletic trainers, chiropractors, physical therapists, coaches and other sports professionals who want to work with players at all levels, from the secondary education and university tier, to professional and Olympic level athletes. With course completion, students may sit for the NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM PES) certification exam. Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree in related field or approval of Department Chair.
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PE 573. Prevention, Care, and Treatment of Athletic Injuries (3)
Current athletic training practices, procedures, techniques, and aids studied are in relation to physical education teachers and athletic coaches. Practical aspects of athletic injury prevention, care, treatment, and rehabilitation to be used in secondary school level programs.
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PE 574. Corrective Exercise Specialist (3)
Provides the advanced knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully work with clients suffering from musculoskeletal impairments, imbalances or post-rehabilitation concerns. With course completion, students may sit for the NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM CES) certification exam. Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree in related field or approval of Department Chair.
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PE 575. Emergency Management of Athletic Injuries (1-3)
Current methods of emergency medical treatment of athletic injuries, proper recognition, management, and transportation of acute athletic injuries/illnesses. Presentations and some experience in taping and evaluation provided. Course may be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours credit.
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PE 576. Sports Medicine Seminar and Workshop (1-3)
Current knowledge, philosophies, and trends in sports medicine and athletic training. Prevention, recognition, treatment, and rehabilitation of common athletic injuries/illnesses. Presentations and some experiences in taping and evaluation provided. Course may be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours.
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PE 586. Intramural and Non-Competitive Activities (3)
Planning and administration of an intramural sports program. Research project required.
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PE 597. Independent Study in Physical Education (1-3)
Offers the qualified graduate student an opportunity for independent study in physical education. Specific content and nature of courses are demonstrated by student needs and interests. Research papers required. One to three semester hours per semester, may be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours credit. Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean.
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PE 598. Selected Topics in Physical Education (1-3)
Critical readings, lectures, discussion, and laboratory experiences in physical education. Specific content and nature of courses are determined by student needs and interests. Research papers required. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours credit. Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean.
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PE 599. Thesis (1-3)
A thesis evidencing research capacity, independent thought and the ability to interpret materials is required of students pursing the thesis option. Normally students enrolled in the course continuously from the inception of their thesis project until the final document is approved by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies. A maximum of six semester hours in this course will be counted toward a Master's degree. Prerequisites: Permission of Dean of the College.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE (PS) |
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PS 507. Problems in American Government for the Secondary Teacher (3)
American political system considered in terms of contemporary concepts of political theory and high school curriculum. Research papers required.
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PS 598. Selected Topics in Political Science (3)
Critical readings, lectures, and discussions of selected topics not generally included in course offerings.
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PSYCHOLOGY (PY) |
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PY 500. Master's Thesis Research (3)
Individual investigations related to thesis research. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Written permission from the Chairperson.
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PY 501. Advanced Data Analysis I (3)
Statistical concepts and practical application for the Behavioral Sciences. Basic statistics to Analysis of Variance.
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PY 502. Advanced Data Analysis II (3)
Statistical concepts and practical application for the Behavioral Sciences. Basic correlation to Multiple Regression.
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PY 503. Research Methods and Evaluation (3)
Research methodological theory and evaluation of research.
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PY 505. Professional Developmental in Psychology (1)
Exploration of professional development strategies for students seeking continuing education or employment in psychology or related fields.
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PY 510. Advanced Developmental Psychology (3)
An in depth examination of theoretical and empirical work in developmental psychology: emphasizing biological, cognitive, language, and social development.
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PY 512. Psychology of Emotion (3)
An investigation into theory, research, and application of the study of emotions.
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PY 515. Advanced Sports Psychology (3)
An in depth investigation of the theories and applications within the field of Sports Psychology.
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PY 520. The Diagnostic Process for Mental Disorders (3)
Exploration of the process of diagnosis and treatment planning for categorized mental illnesses according to the current system of classification.
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PY 525. Personality Assessment (3)
Introduction to the theory and utilization of various assessment techniques in the analysis of personality.
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PY 526. Marriage and Family Therapy (3)
Introduction to the field of marriage and family therapy.
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PY 527. The Therapeutic Relationship (3)
Introduction to the understanding of the broad philosophies in building and maintaining the therapeutic relationship.
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PY 528. Health Psychology (3)
Introduction to the study of the interface between psychology and medicine.
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PY 529. Psychopharmacology (3)
The practical understanding and application of how and why psychoactive drugs (therapeutic and illicit) affect thoughts and behaviors.
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PY 530. Advanced Social Psychology (3)
A theoretical investigation of the influence of the social world on our thoughts and behaviors.
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PY 535. Advanced Techniques in Family Counseling (3)
An investigation into advanced topics and issues in family counseling.
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PY 540. Advanced Cognitive Psychology (3)
An in depth examination into theoretical and empirical work on human cognition.
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PY 541. Techniques of Counseling (3)
The approaches to counseling with an emphasis on individual and group counseling, the counseling interview, ethical/legal considerations, consultation, referral, crisis counseling, and counseling research.
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PY 544. Exercise Physiology (3)
Human adaptation to exercise and training. Paper or project required.
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PY 550. Theories of Personality (3)
Comparative examination of representative theoretical approaches to the nature, determinants, and dynamics of personality structure.
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PY 555. Systems Theory in Psychology (3)
An examination of the principles of systems theory within psychology.
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PY 560. Psychological Tests and Measurements (3)
Examination of characteristics, interpretations, uses and misuses of standardized psychological tests.
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PY 563. Assessment Techniques in Family Counseling (3)
An investigation into psychological assessment techniques in family counseling.
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PY 565. Psychology and Sociology of Human Performance (3)
Psychological and sociological aspects of human performance. Project required.
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PY 570. Systems of Psychotherapy (3)
Analysis of the theories and techniques of current systems of psychotherapy.
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PY 590. Master's Thesis (1-3)
Thesis. Prerequisites: written permission of the Chairperson.
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PY 595. Professional Orientation and Ethics (3)
Study of professional roles and functions; professional organizations and associations; ethical and legal standards; professional credentials; practice management; and procedures for licensure and certification.
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PY 597. Selected Topics in Psychology (1-3)
Critical readings, lectures, and discussions of topics not generally included in course offerings. Course content and format determined by student needs and interests. A maximum of six hours may be earned in this course. Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean.
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PY 598. Psychology Practicum (3)
Students will work 100 hours under a qualified professional in a mental health (or related) facility. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Prerequisites: At least a 3.0 GPA in graduate courses, PY 550 , PY 520 or PY 570 , PY 526 or PY 527 , no grade below a “B” in the required courses, and written permission of the Chairperson.
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PY 599. Internship in Counseling Psychology (3)
Full-time supervised internship of at least 600 clock-hours duration at mental health (or related) facility. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Prerequisites: At least a 3.0 GPA in graduate courses, PY 550 , PY 520 or PY 570 , PY 526 or PY 527 , no grade below a “B” in the required courses, and written permission of the Chairperson.
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SOCIOLOGY (SY) |
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SY 517. Contemporary Social Problems for the Secondary Teacher (3)
Current problems arising from social institutions such as the family, church, school, and community. Content chosen with concern for relevance to secondary school curriculum. Research projects and papers required.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION (SE) |
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SE 500. Introduction to Special Education (3)
Introduction to programs and problems of children and youth who deviate from the average in physical, mental, emotional, and social characteristics.
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SE 501. Characteristics and Strategies for Special Needs Students (3)
This course focuses on the characteristics of special needs students. The current service delivery systems and current methodologies utilized.
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