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RURAL EDUCATION (RE) |
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RE 735. Organization and Administration in Rural Higher Education (3)
Overview of the organizational structures, administrative roles and positions, administrative processes, and administrator relationships within rural institutions of higher learning. Course fee: $60.00
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RE 736. Higher Education Finance and Policy in a Rural Setting (3)
Introduces students to the essential elements of higher education policy and finance. Students will examine the main financing options of colleges and universities; college costs and pricing; and emerging policy issues in a rural setting. Course fee: $60.00.
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RE 737. Critical Issues in Higher Education (3)
The purpose of this course is twofold: on the one hand, to provide students with a solid knowledge base related to the major trends and issues of rural higher education in the U.S. The course is designed to examine in what ways the public good of higher education is being affected as these trends unfold. The second purpose of the course is to provide students with the opportunity to critically analyze these trends and issues collaboratively, formulate professional positions, and discuss future potential implications. Course fee: $60.00.
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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. Course fee: $22.50.
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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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SE 502. Developing Receptive and Expressive Communication Skills (3)
Development of receptive and expressive communication and language arts skills. Assessment and remediation skills including current assistive technology.
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SE 503. Seminar in Behavior Management (3)
Concepts and principles of behavior change and management; practical experience in developing behavior management plans to prevent and remedy behavior problems.
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SE 504. Seminar in Special Education Issues (3)
Current topics in special education, including curriculum, technology, family and student diversity. Prerequisites: ED 504 and completion of Signature Project Part 1. Course fee: $50.00.
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SE 506. Teaching the Severely and Profoundly Disabled (3)
Characteristics, teaching techniques, management strategies and assistive devices for the severely and profoundly disabled.
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SE 508. Assistive Technology and the Law (3)
An introduction to the law in regard to assistive technology in the work place. Students are exposed to a range of devices, strategies, services and practices that address needs of special needs employees and students. Students will gain knowledge from research and best practices in order to be able to create an implementation plan for assistive technology.
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SE 552. Methods for the Collaborative Teacher/Special Education K-6 (3)
Individual and collaborative teacher instructional planning, strategies, materials and curriculum, delivery models e.g., resource, self-contained, and inclusive settings for the elementary collaborative teacher. Field experience required.
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SE 554. Methods for the Collaborative Teacher/Special Education 6-12 (3)
Individual and collaborative teacher instructional planning, strategies, materials and curriculum, transition, delivery models e.g., resource, self-contained, and inclusive settings for the middle and secondary collaborative teacher. Field experience required.
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SE 558. Practicum in Special Education K-6 (3)
Supervised work stressing special education instructional and assessment competencies in a teaching situation for students in grades K-6.
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SE 559. Practicum in Special Education 6-12 (3)
Supervised work stressing special education instructional and assessment competencies in a teaching situation with students in grades 6-12.
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SE 597. Independent Study in Special Education (1-3)
Offers the qualified graduate student an opportunity for independent study in special education. Specific content and nature of courses are determined 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. Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean.
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SE 598. Selected Topics in Special Education (1-3)
Critical readings, lectures, discussion, and laboratory experiences in special education not generally included in course offerings. Specific content and nature of the course determined by student needs and interests. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean.
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SE 599. Thesis in Special Education (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.
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SE 600. Assistive Technology (3)
This course will provide students with an introduction to a range of devices, strategies, services and practices that make up the field of assistive technology. Students will gain practical hands-on experience as well as knowledge from research and best practices in order to be able to create an implementation plan for assistive technology.
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SE 601. Inclusive Practices and Transitions (3)
This course will provide students with recent research on inclusive practices and transition services for students with disabilities occurring from early childhood through early adulthood.
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SE 602. Positive Counseling Services for Teachers and Families (3)
The course will provide students with developing skills counselors use to communicate with students, colleagues, parents and community. Participants will develop an awareness of issues in working with students with disabilities and recognizing their needs in the classroom.
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SE 603. Advanced Measurement and Assessment in Special Education (3)
This course will focus on administering, scoring, interpreting and reporting on achievement, special skill and diagnostic tests used in special education. The emphasis will be on diagnosis and prescriptive writing. Prerequisites: ED 601 and completion of Signature Project Part 1. Course fee: $50.00.
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SE 604. Methods and Materials for Gifted and Talented (3)
The course is designed to prepare the collaborative teacher in developing strategies and materials appropriate for the gifted and talented child in the K-12 setting.
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SE 605. Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis (3)
This course is designed to assist collaborative special education teachers in devising and implementing specific strategies in advanced behavior management and training strategies, field-based teacher research methods and effective support for classroom teachers.
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SE 606. Literature Strategies across the Curriculum K-6 (3)
This course is designed to prepare the teacher of exceptional students in curriculum development and specialized procedures for teaching literacy strategies across content areas in a K-6 collaborative setting.
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SE 607. Literature Strategies across the Curriculum 6-12 (3)
This course is designed to prepare the teacher of exceptional students in curriculum development and specialized procedures for teaching literacy strategies across content areas in a 6-12 collaborative setting.
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SPEECH (SH) |
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SH 598. Selected Topics in Speech (3)
Readings, lectures, discussions, and/or internship activities related to topics not generally included in course offerings. Course content and format determined by student needs and interests. Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean. Course fee: $22.50.
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SPORT MANAGEMENT (SM) |
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SM 532. Organization and Administration in Human Performance (3)
Concepts used in organization and administration of 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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SM 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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SM 534. Sport and Exercise Legal Issues (3)
Legal aspects of sports activities and human performance. Project required.
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SM 535. Accounting and Economics in Sport (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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SM 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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SM 539. Sport Management Practicum (3)
Assignment to an appropriate professional setting and/or campus position. Contact hours to integrate with major and minor emphasis. Grading is based upon participation, a journal, and supervision of advisor.
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SM 598. Project (3)
Project that applies problem-solving toward the application of business theory within a sport management setting. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credit hours. Prerequisites: "C" or higher in BQ 570 . Course fee: $55.00.
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SM 599. Thesis in Sport Management (6)
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 (6) semester hours in this course will be counted toward the Master's degree. Prerequisites: Permission of Dean of the College.
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STUDENT AFFAIRS (SA) |
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SA 500. Theory and Philosophy of Student Affairs (3)
An overview of the major educational theories, philosophical approaches, and models of service utilized in the field of Student Affairs in higher education.
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SA 501. Management and Supervision for Student Affairs Professionals (3)
Review of best practices related to the overall management and supervision of college student affairs programs.
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SA 503. Introduction to Student Affairs (3)
The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the student affairs profession. Examines (a) essential skills and competencies (e.g., helping skills) of student affairs and higher education professionals, (b) functional areas in student affairs and higher education, and (c) an overview of student development theories and research.
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SA 541. Theories and Techniques of Counseling (3)
The approaches to counseling with an emphasis on individual counseling, the counseling interview, ethical/legal considerations, referral, crisis counseling, as well as the major counseling theories and techniques.
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SA 546. Group Counseling (3)
Theories and practices of group counseling, including the analysis of group interaction and planning, and conducting group counseling activities. The legal/ethical considerations of group counseling are presented. Prerequisites: SA 500 , SA 501 and pass the required criminal background check.
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SA 547. Counseling Multicultural Populations (3)
This course is about the study of societal changes within groups and subgroups with an emphasis on multicultural trends and different lifestyles in order to facilitate the delivery of counseling services to these same groups.
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SA 581. Ethics and Law in Student Affairs (3)
Overview of law related to higher education, based on federal and state case and statutory law. Analysis of issues and development of risk management plans. Overview of ethical development theories and programming for implementation in higher education.
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SA 582. Assessment and Evaluation in Student Affairs (3)
Covers theories and approaches to evaluation and outcomes assessment in student affairs. Reviews the politics and economics of studying program effects.
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SA 587. Current Issues and Trends in Student Affairs (3)
Highlights current trends and issues in student services practices and analyzes the components of model programs in student services.
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SA 589. Practicum in Student Affairs (3)
Required 100-hour supervised practice hours in one approved college or university student affairs office setting. Prerequisites: SA 500 , SA 501 and pass the required criminal background check.
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STUDY ABROAD (ST) |
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ST 501. Study Abroad I (1-6)
Master's level study abroad experience course one. Prerequisites: Approved for study abroad credit by International Programs and written signature of the academic dean. Course fee: $22.50.
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ST 502. Study Abroad II (1-6)
Master's level study abroad experience course two. Prerequisites: Approved for study abroad credit by International Programs and written signature of the academic dean. Course fee: $22.50.
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ST 503. Study Abroad III (1-6)
Master's level study abroad experience course three. Prerequisites: Approved for study abroad credit by International Programs and written signature of the academic dean. Course fee: $22.50.
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ST 504. Study Abroad IV (1-6)
Master's level study abroad experience course four. Prerequisites: Approved for study abroad credit by International Programs and written signature of the academic dean. Course fee: $22.50.
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TEACHER LEADER (TL) |
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TL 655. Literacy & Numeracy Coaching and Content Learning (3)
Designed to prepare future teacher leaders to lead literacy and numeracy initiatives within a P-12 setting through modeled lessons, unit planning, and coaching.
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TL 656. Standards Based Teacher Leadership (3)
Designed to equip teacher leaders with an understanding of the connections between teacher leadership and school improvement and the National Board Standards for Teacher Leaders. This course provides problem-based exercises through realistic scenarios to allow students to develop the skills for putting the standards into practice in real-world educational situations.
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THEATRE (TH) |
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TH 539. Directing Practicum (1)
Direct a one-act play. Pre/Corequisite: .Course fee: $22.50.
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TH 580. Producing the School Play (3)
Script selection and analysis for the director/designer, basic directing technique and design execution. Course fee: $22.50.
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TH 581. Dramatic Arts in the Classroom (3)
Addresses basic theatre techniques, methods, theories, approaches to drama, and implementation within the classroom setting. Course fee: $22.50.
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TH 598. Selected Topics in Theatre (1-3)
Reading, lectures, discussion and/or internship activities related to topics not generally included in course offerings. Course content and format determined by student needs and interests. Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean. Course fee: $22.50.
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TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATIONS (TF) |
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TF 500. Leadership and Technology (3)
This course focuses on leadership and technology in the professional environment and includes an examination of various theories of leadership and learning. Students explore how technology can be used effectively to increase human potential for productivity in a global environment.
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TF 504. Research on Technology (3)
Major concepts and techniques of research to include types of research, application and interpretation of data, and the development and use of data collection instruments. Extensive reading and research project required.
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