2020 - 2021 Graduate Catalogue 
    
    May 15, 2024  
2020 - 2021 Graduate Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions | 4


Abbreviation of Courses

Accounting (AC)
Anthropology (AN)
Art (AT)

Athletic Training (AH)
Biology (BY)
Business Administration (BA)
Business Quantitative Analysis (BQ)
Chemistry (CH)
Computer Information Systems (CS)
Computing and Data Analysis (CD)

Cooperative Education (CEP)
Counseling (CO)
Cybersecurity, Cybercrime, and Policy (CY)
Dissertation (DIS)

Dyslexia Therapy (DYS)
Early Childhood Education (CE)
Earth Science (ES)
Economics (EC)
Education (ED)
Educational Psychology (EP)
Elementary Education (EE)
English (EH)
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Entrepreneurship and Innovation (EI)
Environmental Science (EN)
Finance (FI)
Fire Science Management (FSC)

Health and Physical Education (HPE)
Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC)
History (HY)

Homeland Security (HS) 

Human Resource Management (HRM)
Instructional Leadership (IL)
Journalism (JN)
Library Media (LM)
Management (MG)
Marketing (MK)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Mathematics (MH)

Online Learning (OLL)
Online Teaching (OT)
Physical Education (PE)
Political Science (PS)
Psychology (PY)
Rural Business (RB)

Rural Education (RE)
Sociology (SY)

Special Education (SE)
Speech (SH)
Sport Management (SM)
Student Affairs (SA)
Study Abroad (ST)
Teacher Leader (TL)
Technology Foundations (TF)

Theatre (TH)

The Unit of Credit

The unit of credit at the University of West Alabama is the semester hour. One semester hour represents one (1) hour of class work or two (2) hours of laboratory work each week throughout the semester. Two (2) hours per week of out-of-class preparation is usually required for each semester hour of credit.

The Numbering System

The University of West Alabama uses a three-digit numbering system. The first digit designates the level of the course, as follows:

500-599 — courses for masters-level students
600-699 — courses for education specialist-level students
700-799 — courses for doctoral-level students

The second digit is reserved to the department to designate relevant classifications of courses within the respective disciplines. The third digit is used to designate sequence of courses (but not necessarily prerequisites) or to distinguish a special type of course, such as independent study.

 

PSYCHOLOGY (PY)

  
  • PY 535. Advanced Techniques in Family Counseling (3)


    An investigation into advanced topics and issues in family counseling. Course fee: $22.50.
  
  • PY 540. Advanced Cognitive Psychology (3)


    An in depth examination into theoretical and empirical work on human cognition. Course fee: $22.50.
  
  • 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. Course fee: $22.50.
  
  • PY 544. Exercise Physiology (3)


    Human adaptation to exercise and training. Paper or project required. Course fee: $22.50.
  
  • PY 550. Theories of Personality (3)


    Comparative examination of representative theoretical approaches to the nature, determinants, and dynamics of personality structure. Course fee: $22.50.
  
  • PY 555. Systems Theory in Psychology (3)


    An examination of the principles of systems theory within psychology. Course fee: $22.50.
  
  • PY 560. Psychological Tests and Measurements (3)


    Examination of characteristics, interpretations, uses and misuses of standardized psychological tests. Course fee: $22.50.
  
  • PY 563. Assessment Techniques in Family Counseling (3)


    An investigation into psychological assessment techniques in family counseling. Course fee: $22.50.
  
  • PY 565. Psychology and Sociology of Human Performance (3)


    Psychological and sociological aspects of human performance. Project required. Course fee: $22.50.
  
  • PY 570. Systems of Psychotherapy (3)


    Analysis of the theories and techniques of current systems of psychotherapy. Prerequisites: PY 550  and PY 595 . Course fee: $22.50.
  
  • PY 590. Master's Thesis (1-3)


    Thesis. Prerequisites: PY 501 , PY 502 , PY 503  and twelve additional hours in psychology courses, and written permission of the Chairperson. Course fee: $22.50.
  
  • 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. Course fee: $22.50.
  
  • 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. Course fee: $22.50.
  
  • 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  or PY 555  (Family Counseling majors only); PY 520  or PY 570 ; PY 526 PY 527 , or PY 535  (Family Counseling majors only); no grade below a "B" in the required courses, and written permission of the Director of Counseling Psychology. Course fee: $22.50.
  
  • PY 599. Internship in Counseling Psychology (3)


    Full-time supervised internship of at least 300 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  or PY 555  (Family Counseling majors only); PY 520  or PY 570 ; PY 526 PY 527 , or PY 535  (Family Counseling majors only); no grade below a "B" in the required courses, and written permission of the Director of Counseling Psychology. Course fee: $22.50.

RURAL BUSINESS (RB)

  
  • RB 501. Challenges in Rural Business Management (3)


    Provides a broad introduction to key business principles. Exposes students to the barriers that rural businesses face in resources, economic impact, and financial management. Course will review accounting practices and tools available to rural businesses. Course fee: $55.00.
  
  • RB 511. Rural Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (3)


    Examines the need for and relevance of understanding the conceptual paradigm of rural entrepreneurship development, emerging entrepreneurial eco-systems, rural entrepreneurs, and the creation of micro and small village enterprises. Prerequisites: RB 501.   Course fee: $55.00.
  
  • RB 530. Strategic Management in Rural Communities (3)


    Explores key concepts, tools, and principles of strategy formulation and competitive analysis in rural communities. Also offers a broad view of the rural environment that includes buyers, suppliers, competitors, technology, the economy, capital markets, and government. Prerequisites: RB 501.   Course fee: $55.00.
  
  • RB 598. Project (3)


    Project that applies problem-solving toward the application of business theory within a rural business setting. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours. Prerequisites: RB 501.   Course fee: $55.00.
  
  • RB 599. Thesis in Rural Business (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 semester hours in this course will be counted toward the Master's degree. Prerequisites: RB 501  and Permission of Dean of the College. Course fees: $55.00.
  
  • RB 700. Orientation to Doctoral Studies (0)


    Provides students with a solid foundation as they embark on their doctoral studies; required for all doctoral students. Students should complete this course in the first term of enrollment.  Pre/Corequisite: Corequisite: RB 701.  
  
  • RB 701. Challenges in Rural Business Management (3)


    Provides broad introduction to key business principles. Exposes students to the barriers that rural business face in resources, economic impact, and financial management. Course will review accounting practices and tools available to rural business. Pre/Corequisite: Corequisite: RB 700.  
  
  • RB 702. Ethics and Legal Issues in Common Business Structures (3)


    Focuses on professional roles and functions; professional organizations and associations; ethical and legal standards; professional credentials; and communications in rural business and leadership. 
  
  • RB 703. Advanced Topics in Rural Entrepreneurial Finance (3)


    Focuses on entrepreneurial finance with emphasis on valuing and securing financing for startup companies in rural areas, and examines global strategies in international environments. 
  
  • RB 704. Social and Organizational Issues in Rural Business (3)


    Explores some of the issues related to information systems and their place in society. Course focuses on rural societies, electronic communities, organizational impact, implications of design choices, and ethical consideration.
  
  • RB 705. Advanced Qualitative Research (3)


    Focuses on the qualitative method of research to provide students with tools necessary to conduct independent research to address problems in rural business.
  
  • RB 706. Advanced Quantitative Research (3)


    Focuses on the quantitative method of research to provide students with tools necessary to conduct independent research to address problems in rural business. 
  
  • RB 707. Statistical Analysis: Research Methods and Design (3)


    Examines qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method designs of research to solve business problems.
  
  • RB 708. Design Thinking and Innovation (3)


    Introduces tools necessary to become innovative thinkers. Exposes students to steps in the design thinking process, and how to use design thinking to generate innovative ideas. Also prepares students to take action when the opportunity arises, and how to take ideas they generate and determine which ones are likely to produce specific, desired outcomes using innovation.
  
  • RB 709. Understanding Rural Development and Rural Sourcing (3)


    Increases understanding of the components of a comprehensive sourcing strategy. Focuses on the benefits, risk, and how to generate economic growth through rural sourcing. 
  
  • RB 710. Seminar in Complex Case Studies: Sustainability in Rural, Underserved, and Underdeveloped Communities (3)


    Focuses on complex case studies to understand sustainability measures in rural, underserved, and underdeveloped communities. Students examine case studies to determine the status of sustainable systems. 
  
  • RB 711. Rural Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (3)


    Examines the need for and relevance of understanding the conceptual paradigm of rural entrepreneurship development, emerging entrepreneurial eco-systems, rural entrepreneurs, and the creation of micro and small village enterprises.
  
  • RB 712. Civic and Community Networks and Leadership (3)


    Focuses on developing networks, acquiring knowledge and skills of civic and community organizations.  Also, teaches students to define strategic thinking, value diversity, utilize processes, assess community readiness, identify options, and frame issues.

RURAL EDUCATION (RE)

  
  • RE 700. Strategic Planning in a Rural Setting (3)


    Focuses on the process of strategic planning in rural school districts and how external environments and internal dynamics affect planning procedures. Course fee: $60.00.
  
  • RE 701. Benchmark Cases in Rural Education (3)


    Enhances students' knowledge of rural education, especially related to benchmark case studies related to rural education. Course fee: $60.00.
  
  • RE 702. The Politics of Education in a Rural Setting (3)


    Addresses major issues facing educators in a rural setting. Emphasis on how educational policy can focus on ways to improve rural education. Course fee: $60.00.
  
  • RE 703. Building a Strong Culture and Climate in a Rural Education Setting (3)


    Investigates how rural schools can impact the climate and culture of a school and have a profound impact on student achievement. Course fee: $60.00.
  
  • RE 704. Place Based Education and Service Learning (3)


    Focuses learning on a rural setting within the local community of a student. It provides learners with a path for becoming active citizens and stewards of the environment and places where they live. Course fee: $60.00.
  
  • RE 705. Ethical Leadership (3)


    Explores ethical leadership in the rural setting.  Considers the appropriate role of this leader. Course fee: $60.00.
  
  • RE 706. Organizational Finance and Management in a Rural Setting (3)


    Focuses on how rural schools are confronted with the reality of managing budgets, whereby there is little opportunity to generate significant increased revenue, and "fixed costs" continue to increase. Course fee: $60.00.
  
  • RE 707. Critical Issues in Administration and Supervision (3)


    Prepares rural leaders to be aware of the critical issues facing rural school districts and organizations. Course fee: $60.00.
  
  • RE 710. Advancing Rural Research (3)


    Focusing on advancing research on issues for improving rural living through the finalization of the prospectus and preliminary exam (REd Talk 1). Prerequisites: DIS 711  and 15 hours of RE coursework. Course fee: $100.00.
  
  • RE 716. Teaching, Learning, and Leading in a Rural Setting (3)


    Focuses on teaching, learning, and leading rural schools to create a vision for academic success, cultivate leadership in others, improve instruction, and manage people, data and processes. Course fee: $60.00.
  
  • RE 717. Technologies and Creative Learning (3)


    Examines current technologies and creative learning possibilities within a rural setting. Access, infrastructure, and funding are issue facing many rural districts. Course fee: $60.00.
  
  • RE 718. Leading Classroom Diagnostics and Interventions (3)


    Examines instructional improvements in a rural school dependent upon timely data driven interventions. Course fee: $60.00.
  
  • RE 720. Independent Development Design for Teacher Leaders (3)


    Focuses on self-improvement and growth throughout the Ed.D. in Rural Education program. Prerequisites: ED 700 ED 701 ED 702 ED 703 ED 704 ED 705 ED 706 DIS 711 DIS 712 , and 15 hours of RE coursework.   Course fee: $100.00.
  
  • RE 724. Advanced Seminar: Leadership and Advocacy in Counseling in a Rural Setting (3)


    This course is designed to prepare rural counselors in the areas of leadership and advocacy.
  
  • RE 725. Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Rural Counseling (3)


    This course will cover principles and issues of professionalism and ethics in counseling. A main goal of this course is to expose students to legal and ethical principles, professional guidelines, and issues pertaining to special groups. Students are expected to challenge themselves to consider how their own values and backgrounds will influence their own personal sets of ethics.
  
  • RE 726. Counseling Diverse Populations in a Rural Setting (3)


    Emphasis on developing knowledge, skills, and attitudes for more effective counseling with persons different from the counselor regarding characteristics such as culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, and religious preference. Substantial attention is given to developing awareness of one's own values, attitudes, and beliefs as they relate to counseling in a diverse society. Provides an understanding of how diverse values and mores, interaction patterns, social conditions, and trends related to cultural and ethnic diversity affect counseling.
  
  • RE 727. Critical Issues in Counseling in a Rural Setting (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 counseling in a rural setting in the U.S. The second purpose of the course is to provide students with the opportunity to critically analyze these trends and issues collaboratively, formulate personal positions, and discuss future potential implications.
  
  • RE 734. College Teaching (3)


    Examines the philosophies, methods, and best practices for effective and innovative college teaching for adult learners in rural higher education settings. Course fee: $60.00
  
  • 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
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.

RURAL LEADERSHIP (RL)

  
  • RL 720. Human Resource Management (3)


    Examines the role of the human resource professionals from the perspective of rural and transformational leaders. Covers key functions such as recruitment, selection, development, appraisal, retention, competition, and labor relations in rural business.
  
  • RL 730. Strategic Management in Rural Communities (3)


    Explores key concepts, tools, and principles of strategy formulation and competitive analysis in rural communities. Also offers a broad view of the rural environment that includes buyers, suppliers, competitors, technology, the economy, capital markets, and government.
  
  • RL 740. Transformational Leadership and Governance (3)


    Combines intellectual rigor with personal challenge and collaboration with creative expression. Course includes transformation and change in governance and levels of leadership development. Also covers the subject area of evolutionary change, and the implications for us as individual leaders, as well as for our organizational cultures and structures. 
  
  • RL 750. Seminar in Transformational and Rural Leadership (3)


    Focuses on the evolutionary change in leadership, learning to lead and design rural communities, and the impact of transformational leader in rural businesses. Also, combines intellectual rigor with personal challenge, collaboration with creative expression.

SOCIOLOGY (SY)

  
  • 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.

SPECIAL EDUCATION (SE)

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • SE 506. Teaching the Severely and Profoundly Disabled (3)


    Characteristics, teaching techniques, management strategies and assistive devices for the severely and profoundly disabled.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • SE 560. Foundations of Applied Behavior (3)


    This course introduces the concepts and principles of behavior analysis. The course is based on the 5th edition of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Task List. Pre/Corequisite: Introduction to Special Education or Exceptionalities at the undergraduate or graduate level. SE 500 Introduction to Special Education  can be taken as a pre- or co-requisite. 
  
  • SE 561. Behavioral Assessment (3)


    This course covers different processes of behavioral assessment, selection behavioral outcomes, selection of behavioral strategies, and ethical and professional standards issues relevant to the practice of behavior analysis. The course is based on the 5th edition of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Task List. Prerequisites: SE 560.  
  
  • SE 562. Behavioral Change Procedures and System Supports (3)


    This course provides information on the fundamental elements of behavior change procedures and interventions. The course is based on the 5th edition of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Task List. Prerequisites: SE 560  and SE 561.  
  
  • SE 563. Single Subject Research and Experimental Design (3)


    This course introduces the fundamentals of behavior-analytic research methods. The student will review single-case time series methodologies to assess various dimensions of behavior and evaluate the effects of interventions on behavior. The course is based on the 5th edition of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Task List. Prerequisites: SE 560 SE 561 , and SE 562.    
  
  • SE 564. Ethics of Behavioral Analysis (3)


    This course will familiarize the student with the ethical responsibilities required of applied behavior analysts. Informed consent, protection of confidentiality, selection of least intrusive and least restrictive behavior change procedures, legal issues addressed by direct service providers, and ethical decision making processes will be emphasized. The course is based on the 5th edition of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Task List. Prerequisites: SE 560  and SE 561.  
  
  • SE 565. Applied Behavior Analysis Supervision and Fluency Management (3)


    This course will cover strategies for applying behavior and analytic principles in the domain of behavioral consultation and management. Students will establish clear procedures and approaches to personnel management and improved client outcomes via precise data collection. The course is based on the 5th edition of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Task List. Prerequisites: SE 560 SE 561 , and SE 562.    
  
  • SE 566. Concepts and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (3)


    This course examines the philosophical underpinnings of applied behavior analysis, via BF Skinner and other historical contributors to the field. The underlying assumptions of science are reviewed and related to applied activities. The course is based on the 5th edition of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Task List. Prerequisites: SE 560.  
  
  • SE 567. Autism and Intellectual Disabilities (3)


    This course focuses on treatments based on functional (behavioral) assessments for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. Given the focus on application, students will be required to select acquisition and reduction goals for behavior change based on assessment data, write specific programs for these goals, and combine their programs into a comprehensive intervention plan. In addition, the course covers procedures for serving learners with behavior problems who are served by consultants, resource, and self-contained teachers. Prerequisites: SE 561  and SE 562.  
  
  • SE 568. Experimental Analysis of Behavior (3)


    In this course students learn about applied behavioral research in the context of designing an intervention research project for an applied problem/goal of their choosing. Prerequisites: SE 561 SE 562  and SE 563.   
  
  • SE 569. Capstone Seminar (3)


    In this course students complete their design of an intervention research project and implement the single case design research to address an issue relevant to their interests while exploring the ethical and practical implications of conducting applied research. Prerequisites: SE 561 SE 562 SE 563  and SE 568.    
  
  • SE 570. Intensive Practicum in ABA (3)


    (Optional Course) The Intensive Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis is intended to assist students in meeting the BCBA supervision requirements. Students must secure an on-site placement and supervisor who provides a minimum of 1-hr a week of supervision. Students will meet 1 hour a week for group supervision with a university-based supervisor who has BCBA certification and is registered as a BCBA supervisor. This course can be repeated a maximum of three times. Students in the Intensive Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis course are required to obtain professional liability insurance and provide proof of a criminal background check within the last year. Student members of the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) are eligible for a discounted rate for professional liability insurance. There will be an additional fee to enroll in the practicum. Prerequisites: Professional liability insurance (Student members of the Association for Behavior Analysis International are eligible for a discounted rate for professional liability insurance). Criminal background check within the last year. Completion of the seven courses in this program that are aligned with the 5th edition of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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. Prerequisites: ED 604  and completion of Signature Project Part 1.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.

SPEECH (SH)

  
  • 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.

SPORT MANAGEMENT (SM)

  
  • SM 500. Current Issues and Trends in Sport Management (3)


    This course provides but is not limited to discussion on topics related to gender equity, hiring, technology, and ethics in the ever-changing landscape of sport management. Project required.
  
  • SM 510. Ethics in Sport (3)


    Course will examine and establish an ethical decision-making process by the student with regard to issues such as sportsmanship, competition, performance enhancing drug usage, gender equity, racial equity, and policy-making. Research paper required.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • SM 534. Sport and Exercise Legal Issues (3)


    Legal aspects of sports activities and human performance. Project required.
  
  • 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.
  
  • SM 536. Event and Facility Management in Sports (3)


    Course provides guidelines for organizing, hosting, and executing a specific management plan for sporting events and sport facilities.
 

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