May 21, 2024  
2011-2013 EIU Graduate Catalog 
    
2011-2013 EIU Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

History

  
  • HIS 5250 - Seminar in the History of Revolution.


    (3-0-3) An intensive study of a particular revolution or a comparison of two or more revolutions so as to demonstrate the characteristics and patterns of each or their common similarities and differences. May be repeated under different instructors using different topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 5310 - Seminar in Social, Intellectual, or Cultural History.


    (3-0-3) Lectures, reading, and research on topics to be selected by the instructor. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 5320 - Seminar in Diplomatic History.


    (3-0-3) Intensive study of selected topics in the history of diplomacy. May be repeated under different instructors using different topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 5330 - Material Life and Decorative Arts in America


    (3-0-3) An historical overview of the significance and methods of studying artifacts as well as an in-depth study of home furnishings made, purchased, and used by Americans from the early 1600s to the present. Students will synthesize information to understand the ways material evidence reflects human adaptation to the environment; social and cultural influences on manufacture, consumption and use; and economic contexts of American material culture.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission into the Historical Administration Program



    Credits: 3

  
  • HIS 5340 - Nineteenth-Century American Social and Cultural History.


    (2-0-2 or 3-0-3) This course guides students in the analysis of rival interpretations of American social and cultural history in nineteenth century. May be repeated under different instructors using different topics.

    Credits: 2 or 3
  
  • HIS 5350 - Twentieth-Century American Cultural and Social History.


    (2-0-2 or 3-0-3) An exploration of problems in American cultural and social history during the twentieth century.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor. May be repeated under different instructors using different topics.

    Credits: 2 or 3
  
  • HIS 5370 - Seminar in Early American History.


    (3-0-3) An intensive study of selected topics in Colonial and Revolutionary American History. This will be a reading and discussion course. The readings will cover both standard historical works and new research. Grading will consist of class discussion, weekly writing assignments, and historiographical essays.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 5390 - Seminar in the Civil War Era.


    (3-0-3) An advanced graduate seminar on the causes and consequences of the Civil War. Emphasis will be on politics and ideology, society and economy, and gender and culture as we compare North and South before, during, and after the war.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 5420 - Slavery, Race and Diaspora in the Americas


    (3-0-3) Individuals of African descent have had a profound impact upon the cultural history of the Atlantic. Brought to the Americas as part of the largest coerced migration in history, Africans and their descendants have drawn upon their experiences to create enduring cultural forms that seem simultaneously to be thoroughly American and distinctly African. This course explores the history of earnest attempts to understand the diverse cultural practices of black peoples in the Americas and where those practices derived from.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 5430 - Modern Germany


    (3-0-3) A reading and discussion course that examines selected topics in modern German history. Readings will cover standard works and recent scholarship on German social, cultural, and political history. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 5444 - Church and Society in Medieval Europe


    (3-0-3) Introduction to medieval Europe from the perspective of the Church.


    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate status or permission of the instructor.


    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 51601 - Seminar in American History I


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 3) Intensive study of special topics in American history, to be determined by the instructor. Course may be repeated once with permission of department chair.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor. Course may be repeated once with permission of department chair.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • HIS 51602 - Seminar in American History II


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 3) Intensive study of special topics in American history, to be determined by the instructor. Course may be repeated once with permission of department chair.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor. Course may be repeated once with permission of department chair.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • HIS 54001 - Seminar in European History I


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 3) Intensive study in special topics in European history to be determined by the instructor. Course may be repeated once with permission of department chair.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor. Course may be repeated once with permission of department chair.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • HIS 54002 - Seminar in European History II


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 3) Intensive study in special topics in European history to be determined by the instructor. Course may be repeated once with permission of department chair.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor. Course may be repeated once with permission of department chair.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • HIS 57001 - Seminar in World History I


    (3-0-3) Intensive study in special topics in world history to be determined by the instructor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course may be repeated once with permission of department chair. Course may be repeated once with permission of department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 57002 - Seminar in World History II


    (3-0-3) Intensive study in special topics in world history to be determined by the instructor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course may be repeated once with permission of department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 59501 - Thesis I


    (Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) As arranged. (Credit/No Credit) NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5950 and/or 5990 and/or 5997. Course may be repeated once with permission of department chair.

    Credits: 3 to 6
  
  • HIS 59511 - Non-credit Thesis I


    (0-0-0) The purpose of this course is to allow a graduate student to remain continuously enrolled and access services required to complete the thesis after completing the maximum number of hours of credit for thesis [5950], research [5900], and independent study [5990] in a thesis option.

    Credits: 0
  
  • HIS 59512 - Non-credit Thesis II


    (0-0-0) The purpose of this course is to allow a graduate student to remain continuously enrolled and access services required to complete the thesis after completing the maximum number of hours of credit for thesis [5950], research [5900], and independent study [5990] in a thesis option.

    Credits: 0
  
  • HIS 59801 - Internship in Historical Administration I


    (Arr.- Arr.-1 to 12) (Credit/No Credit) A semester’s experience as an intern in a historical library, historical society, museum, archive, restoration project, or historical agency of government.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the department chair and acceptance of the student by an appropriate historical agency. Course may be repeated once with permission of department chair.

    Credits: 6 to 12
  
  • HIS 59802 - Internship in Historical Administration II


    (Arr.- Arr.-1 to 12) (Credit/No Credit) A semester’s experience as an intern in a historical library, historical society, museum, archive, restoration project, or historical agency of government.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the department chair and acceptance of the student by an appropriate historical agency. Course may be repeated once with permission of department chair.

    Credits: 6 to 12
  
  • HIS 59901 - Independent Study I


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) Special permission of the department. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5990 and/or 5950 and/or 5997. Course may be repeated once with permission of department chair.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • HIS 59902 - Independent Study II


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) Special permission of the department. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5990 and/or 5950 and/or 5997. Course may be repeated once with permission of department chair.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • HIS 59911 - Non-Credit Independent Study I


    (0-0-0) The purpose of this course is to allow a graduate student to remain continuously enrolled as an auditor and access services required to complete the degree after completing all degree requirements except for completion of examinations or other non-course capstone requirements. Candidates in thesis options use noncredit thesis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Candidates must retain degree-seeking status and secure permission of the department chair or the graduate coordinator.

    Credits: 0
  
  • HIS 59912 - Non-Credit Independent Study II


    (0-0-0) The purpose of this course is to allow a graduate student to remain continuously enrolled as an auditor and access services required to complete the degree after completing all degree requirements except for completion of examinations or other non-course capstone requirements. Candidates in thesis options use noncredit thesis (5951).

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Candidates must retain degree-seeking status and secure permission of the department chair or the graduate coordinator.

    Credits: 0
  
  • HIS 59971 - Study Abroad I


    (Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) Special permission of the department. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5997 and/or 5950 and/or 5990.

    Credits: 3 to 6
  
  • HIS 59972 - Study Abroad II


    (Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) Special permission of the department. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5997 and/or 5950 and/or 5990.

    Credits: 3 to 6

Applied Engineering and Technology

  
  • AET 4753 - Lean Manufacturing


    (3-0-3) A course in the fundamental concepts, principals. and tools involved in Lean Manufacturing, including utilizing lean across industries as well as its implementation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Junior status and AET 1323: Computer Applications for Applied Engineering and Technology with a grade C or higher or equivalent course.

  
  • AET 4800 - Management of Innovation and Technology.


    (3-0-3) Study of the development, adoption and implementation of new technology in industry. The focus is on the integration of business and technology strategies. Cross-listed with COM/MGT. 4800.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Senior standing and  permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • AET 4803 - Plant Layout and Material Handling.


    (3-0-3) Study of the arrangement of physical facilities and material handling to optimize the interrelationships among operating personnel, material flow, and the methods required in achieving enterprise objectives efficiently, economically, and safely.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AET 1323, AET 2043 and MAT 2120G or 1441G.

    Credits: 3
  
  • AET 4813 - Advanced Digital Media Technologies.


    (2-2-3) Class experiences will focus on the advance preparation, merging, and integration of various digital elements into a completed document for printed publication including web page development. The use of scanners, digital cameras, video and audio applications, selection of hardware and cross-platform software interface, design and practical applications of networks will also be highlighted.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A college computer graphics course and permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • AET 4823 - Facility Security


    (3-0-3) This course is designed to prepare students to study facility security including: 1) monitoring personnel and their movements, 2) monitoring incoming and outgoing raw materials, 3) tracking finished goods and services, 4) protecting processes and equipment, 5) physical security, and 6) securing utilities (water, electric, etc.)

    Credits: 3
  
  • AET 4833 - Automatic Identification and Data Capture


    (2-2-3) A study of the methods and systems used to automatically identify objects. Various forms of keyless data entry and capture through class and lab experience will be studied; bar coding, scanning, radio frequency identification (RFID), voice data entry, vision, biometrics, and other systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    none

    Credits: 2
  
  • AET 4843 - Statistical Quality Assurance.


    (3-0-3) Principles of total quality control; Shewhart control charts; acceptance sampling; capability and reliability studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AET 1323 and BUS 2810 or MAT 2250G

    Credits: 3
  
  • AET 4853 - Polymers and Composites.


    (2-2-3) Study of polymeric and composite material fundamentals, manufacturing processes and applications including plastics and rubber, polymeric composites and other composite materials.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AET 1263; PHY 1151, 1152 or 1351, 1352; and CHM 1310G and 1315G.

    Credits: 3
  
  • AET 4865 - Digital Media Publishing Technologies


    (2-2-3) A study of e-Publishing technology. This course will focus on the study of authoring multimedia and web technologies for creating applications and solutions for web sites, education, training, and advertising solutions via the internet and mobile devices.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AET 1363 and AET 3343 or permission of chair

    Credits: 3
  
  • AET 4873 - Trends in Energy


    (3-0-3) A comparative study of the trends, analyses, and policies of alternative energy technologies as applied to the availability of the technology and how it can be incorporated into commercial, residential, industrial, and other processes. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  
  • AET 4943 - Manufacturing Management.


    (3-0-3) Survey of technical management areas in a manufacturing operation. This course will include but not be limited to a study of production control methods, plant layout, scheduling, inventory control, and other phases of planning, organizing, and controlling a manufacturing operation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AET 1323 and MAT 2120G or 1441G

     

    Credits: 3

  
  • AET 4953 - Color Management Technologies


    (2-2-3) Application of color theories, digital color reproduction, and quality control processes as they apply to color in the industries of printing, textiles, and web generated images.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Industrial Technology Majors: AET 3343 Digital Media Technologies, Family & Consumer Sciences Majors: FCS 2244 Consumer Textiles: Care and Production and FCS 3245 Textiles: Color Design Production or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • AET 4970 - Special Topics in Technology


    (Arr.-Arr-1 to 4) Study of special topics and emerging areas in technology not ordinarily covered in standard courses. Topics to be announced. Study may include readings, reports, group discussions, and laboratory activities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • AET 4970A - Special Topics in Technology I


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) On Demand. Study of special topics and emerging areas in technology not ordinarily covered in standard courses. Topics to be announced. Study may include readings, reports, group discussions, and laboratory activities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

  
  • AET 4970B - Special Topics in Technology II


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) On Demand. Study of special topics and emerging areas in technology not ordinarily covered in standard courses. Topics to be announced. Study may include readings, reports, group discussions, and laboratory activities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • AET 4970D - Special Topics in Technology III


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) On Demand. Study of special topics and emerging areas in technology not ordinarily covered in standard courses. Topics to be announced. Study may include readings, reports, group discussions, and laboratory activities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • AET 4970E - Special Topics in Technology IV


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) On Demand. Study of special topics and emerging areas in technology not ordinarily covered in standard courses. Topics to be announced. Study may include readings, reports, group discussions, and laboratory activities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • AET 4970H - Special Topics in Technology VI


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) On Demand. Study of special topics and emerging areas in technology not ordinarily covered in standard courses. Topics to be announced. Study may include readings, reports, group discussions, and laboratory activities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • AET 4970I - Special Topics in Technology VII


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) On Demand. Study of special topics and emerging areas in technology not ordinarily covered in standard courses. Topics to be announced. Study may include readings, reports, group discussions, and laboratory activities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • AET 4970J - Special Topics in Technology VIII


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) On Demand. Study of special topics and emerging areas in technology not ordinarily covered in standard courses. Topics to be announced. Study may include readings, reports, group discussions, and laboratory activities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • AET 4970K - Special Topics in Technology IX


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) On Demand. Study of special topics and emerging areas in technology not ordinarily covered in standard courses. Topics to be announced. Study may include readings, reports, group discussions, and laboratory activities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor

    Credits: 1 to 4

Journalism

  
  • JOU 4750 - Independent Study.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 3) Individual pursuit of in-depth study of selected topic in Journalism developed by student.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    75 semester hours and approval of the Department of Journalism chairperson. Course may be repeated for maximum of three semester hours with approval of Journalism chairperson.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • JOU 4751 - Photojournalism: Photoediting and Design.


    (3-0-3) Theory and practice of the photo essay, photo story and other extended forms of photojournalism from inception to display. Stresses magazine-style presentation in book, magazine and newspaper form.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A minimum grade of “C” in JOU 3001 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOU 4760 - Advanced Publication Design.


    (3-0-3) Study and application of advanced editing, typography, graphics, and the design of magazines, newspapers, public relations pieces, advertisements, and yearbooks.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A minimum grade of “C” in JOU 3301 or 3302 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOU 4761 - Advance New Media Design.


    (2-2-3) The study and design of advanced forms of journalism and storytelling using emerging new media such as streaming audio, video, animations, virtual reality simulations and other means and media.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    JOU 3701 and JOU 3702 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOU 4762 - Interactive Reporting and Design.


    (1-3-3) Class will focus on the creation of interactive journalistic packages. Industry standard software (such as Flash) and the corresponding scripting languages will be used extensively. The course will emphasize how best to use interactive packages to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    JOU 3701 and JOU 3702 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOU 4770 - News Media Opinion Writing and Editing.


    (3-0-3) Study and practice of how news media perform their opinion function, with emphasis on writing editorials and editing newspaper opinion pages.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    JOU 3000 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOU 4771 - Communication Law.


    (3-0-3) The study of the history and development of media law in the United States. Major emphasis will be placed on speech and press theories, libel, invasion of privacy, copyright, broadcast and advertising regulation, access to government records and meetings, access to court proceedings, and legal rights and limitations of new media.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOU 4801 - Issues in Supervising High School Publications.


    (1-0-1) Study of the issues faced by advisors to high school publications with emphasis on advisor, administration and staff relationships; staff recruitment and motivation; publication, finance and management; and legal and ethical issues.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1
  
  • JOU 4802 - Issues in Supervising High School Newspapers.


    (1-0-1) Study of the issues faced by advisors to high school newspapers with emphasis on the advisor’s roles and duties; development and implementation of editorial policies; staff organization; development of content; and writing, editing, design and production.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    JOU 4801 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1
  
  • JOU 4803 - Issues in Supervising High School Yearbooks.


    (1-0-1) Study of the issues faced by advisors to high school yearbooks with emphasis on advisor’s roles and duties; development and implementation of editorial policies; staff organization; development of content; and writing, editing, design and production.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    JOU 4801 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1
  
  • JOU 4900 - Journalism Seminar.


    (3-0-3) In-depth study of various topics in journalism.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOU 4919 - Public Relations Techniques


    (3-0-3) Effective techniques of a public relations program including basic concepts and principles of the public relations profession, the roles and functions, planning, managing, and executing campaigns. Cross-listed with CMN. 4919.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A minimum grade of “C” in JOU 3302. Credit will not be given for both JOU 4919 and CMN 4919.


    Credits: 3
  
  • JOU 4920 - Case Studies in Public Relations Problems.


    (3-0-3) Public relations case problems in industry, business, labor, education, government social welfare and trade associations; the application of public relations techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    JOU 4919. Credit will not be given for both JOU 4920 and CMN 4920.


    Credits: 3

Kinesiology and Sports Studies

  
  • KSS 4760 - Sport Law.


    (3-0-3) A survey of the law of liability, negligence and tort in sport (including coaching) and fitness agencies. Pertinent concepts related to owning and operating a fitness club and legal constraints affecting the operation of athletic facilities will be included.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Grade of “C” or better in BIO 2001G, PED 1500, and KSS 2440; or permission of department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSS 4761 - Sport Management and Administration.


    (3-0-3) Concepts, administrative processes, systems and styles with theoretical application to leadership in various sport and fitness environments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Grade of “C” or better in BIO 2001G, KSS 1500 and KSS 2440; or permission of department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSS 4762 - Publicity in Sports.


    (3-0-3) Application and protocol of sports publicity strategies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Grade of “C” or better in BIO 2001G, KSS 1500 and KSS 2440; or permission of department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSS 4880 - Theory of Motor Behavior.


    (3-0-3) A study of the factors influencing human movement and skill learning. Emphasis is placed upon theories and concepts relating to motor skill performance.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSS 4900 - Special Topics in Kinesiology and Sports Studies


    (1-0-1) Study of special topics and contemporary issues and trends in exercise physiology. May be repeated with different topics for up to three undergraduate and/or three graduate credits with permission of advisor or Department Chair.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Grade of “C” or better in BIO 2001G, KSS 2440, 4340; or permission of department chair.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KSS 4900A - Special Topics in Kinesiology and Sports Studies


    (1-0-1) F, S. Study of special topics and contemporary issues and trends in Exercise Physiology and Sport Management. May be repeated with different topics for up to three undergraduate and/or three graduate credits with permission of advisor or Department Chairperson.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Grade of C or better in BIO 2001G, KSS 2440, and 4340; or permission of the Department Chair.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KSS 4900B - Special Topics in Kinesiology and Sports Studies


    (1-0-1) F, S. Study of special topics and contemporary issues and trends in Exercise Physiology and Sport Management. May be repeated with different topics for up to three undergraduate and/or three graduate credits with permission of advisor or Department Chairperson.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Grade of C or better in BIO 2001G, KSS 2440, and 4340; or permission of the Department Chair.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KSS 4900E - Special Topics in Kinesiology and Sports Studies


    (1-0-1) F, S. Study of special topics and contemporary issues and trends in Exercise Physiology and Sport Management. May be repeated with different topics for up to three undergraduate and/or three graduate credits with permission of advisor or Department Chairperson.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Grade of C or better in BIO 2001G, KSS 2440, and 4340; or permission of the Department Chair.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KSS 4900F - Special Topics in Kinesiology and Sports Studies


    (1-0-1) F, S. Study of special topics and contemporary issues and trends in Exercise Physiology and Sport Management. May be repeated with different topics for up to three undergraduate and/or three graduate credits with permission of advisor or Department Chairperson.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Grade of C or better in BIO 2001G, KSS 2440, and 4340; or permission of the Department Chair.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KSS 4900H - Special Topics in Kinesiology and Sports Studies


    (1-0-1) F, S. Study of special topics and contemporary issues and trends in Exercise Physiology and Sport Management. May be repeated with different topics for up to three undergraduate and/or three graduate credits with permission of advisor or Department Chairperson.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Grade of C or better in BIO 2001G, KSS 2440, and 4340; or permission of the Department Chair.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KSS 4900I - Special Topics in Kinesiology and Sports Studies


    (1-0-1) F, S. Study of special topics and contemporary issues and trends in Exercise Physiology and Sport Management. May be repeated with different topics for up to three undergraduate and/or three graduate credits with permission of advisor or Department Chairperson.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Grade of C or better in BIO 2001G, KSS 2440, and 4340; or permission of the Department Chair.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KSS 4900J - Special Topics in Kinesiology and Sports Studies


    (1-0-1) F, S. Study of special topics and contemporary issues and trends in Exercise Physiology and Sport Management. May be repeated with different topics for up to three undergraduate and/or three graduate credits with permission of advisor or Department Chairperson.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Grade of C or better in BIO 2001G, KSS 2440, and 4340; or permission of the Department Chair.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KSS 4900K - Special Topics in Kinesiology and Sports Studies


    (1-0-1) F, S. Study of special topics and contemporary issues and trends in Exercise Physiology and Sport Management. May be repeated with different topics for up to three undergraduate and/or three graduate credits with permission of advisor or Department Chairperson.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Grade of C or better in BIO 2001G, KSS 2440, and 4340; or permission of the Department Chair.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KSS 4900L - Special Topics in Kinesiology and Sports Studies


    (1-0-1) F, S. Study of special topics and contemporary issues and trends in Exercise Physiology and Sport Management. May be repeated with different topics for up to three undergraduate and/or three graduate credits with permission of advisor or Department Chairperson.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Grade of C or better in BIO 2001G, KSS 2440, and 4340; or permission of the Department Chair.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KSS 4900M - Special Topics in Kinesiology and Sports Studies


    (1-0-1) F, S. Study of special topics and contemporary issues and trends in Exercise Physiology and Sport Management. May be repeated with different topics  for up to three undergraduate and/or three graduate credits with permission of advisor or Department Chairperson.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Grade of C or better in BIO 2001G, KSS 2440, and 4340; or permission of the Department Chair.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KSS 4980 - Advanced Coaching/ “Name of Sport”


    (1-0-1) Study of advanced coaching techniques, strategies, and trends in a particular sport. May be repeated with different sports for up to three undergraduate and/or three graduate credits with permission of the advisor or department chairperson.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Coaching course of the particular sport or permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KSS 4980A - Advanced Coaching Distance Running


    (1-0- 1) Su. Study of advanced coaching techniques, strategies, and trends in a particular sport. May be repeated with different sports for up to three undergraduate and/or three graduate credits with permission of advisor or Department Chairperson.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Coaching course of the particular sport or permission of Department Chair.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KSS 4980B - Advanced Coaching Football


    (1-0-1) Su. Study of advanced coaching techniques, strategies, and trends in a particular sport. May be repeated with different sports for up to three undergraduate and/or three graduate credits with permission of advisor or Department Chairperson.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Coaching course of the particular sport or permission of Department Chair.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KSS 5000 - Research Methods in Kinesiology and Sports Studies


    (3-0-3) An exposure to various types of research methods in related subject areas, a critical evaluation of selected studies, and writing the research report.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate degree-seeking status or permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSS 5001 - Statistical Analysis in Kinesiology and Sports Studies


    (2-0-2) This course is designed to provide the graduate student with basic statistical tools useful in the planning, design and evaluation of studies in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    KSS 4470 or equivalent (may be taken concurrently); graduate degree-seeking status or permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KSS 5010 - Ethical Issues in Sport


    (3-0-3) This course addresses ethical issues within the sporting context and industry. The values promoted within sport will be examined along with common ethical dilemmas faced by those involved in sport and physical activity management. The course will cover issues ranging from fair play to sportsmanship to Title IX and drug use for performance enhancement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSS 5100 - Positive Behavior Management in Physical Education


    (1-0-1) Specific behavior management techniques designed for physical education will be analyzed. Students will practice and evaluate methods of preventing behavior problems using a proactive approach to behavior management in gymnasium activity setting.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate student status

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSS 5120 - Social Psychology and Physical Activity.


    (3-0-3) Study of psychological theories, influence of an audience, the use of social reinforcement, the influence of a model, the impact of competition, personality, attitudes and aggression in physical activity.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSS 5125 - Stress Management for Exercise and Health Specialists.


    (3-0-3) An exposure to various methods of performing and teaching stress management skills for exercise and health specialists; and how to develop, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of stress management and intervention programs.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSS 5140 - Current Trends in the Teaching of Physical Education in the Elementary and Junior High School.


    (3-0-3) Materials organization and program of physical education. Integration of physical education with general education.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSS 5170 - Sport Physiology for Coaches


    (3-0-3) Application of the acute and chronic physiological responses of exercise towards the development of effective training protocols for various sports and types of physical activity.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    KSS 4340 not to be taken concurrently with KSS 5170.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSS 5200 - Curriculum Development in Physical Education.


    (3-0-3) Principles and methods; different psychological and educational points of view; organizing a course of study; making units of instruction.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSS 5210 - Administration of Interschool Athletics.


    (2-0-2) Organization and control of interschool athletics at the national, state, and local levels. Staff; programs; budget; health and safety; facilities.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KSS 5211 - Promotions in Sports Administration.


    (3-0-3) Promotion and fund raising in today’s high school and university sports settings.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSS 5212 - Finance in Sport


    (3-0-3) Analysis of core financial concepts and theories as they apply to the sport industry, including accounting principles, financial statements, sources of revenue, methods of budgeting, fundraising for new facilities, legal issues, and technology integration.
     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate student status and KSS 4760, 4761, 4762 for graduate students without KSS bachelor’s degree.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSS 5213 - Sport Facilities and Event Management


    (3-0-3) Analysis of core aspects of managing sport facilities and sport and recreation events, including the conceptualization of sport and recreation events, facility and event management planning process, budgeting, site selection, booking, ticketing, sponsorship, and technological innovations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate student status and KSS 4760, 4761, 4762 for graduate students without KSS bachelor’s degree

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSS 5214 - Governance in Sport


    (3-0-3) Overview of the politics and administration of various major sports organizations and areas of sports activity.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSS 5225 - Physical Activity and Aging.


    (3-0-3) This course includes information on theories of physical aging, functional changes in humans with aging, and effects of both short term and chronic physical activity upon aging systems. Indications and contraindications of activity for older persons are discussed.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSS 5250 - Exercise Electrocardiography.


    (3-0-3) The course is designed to instruct the student in the basics of the normal and abnormal resting and exercise electrocardiogram. Involves lecture experiences and intensive investigation of documented ECG-GTX case studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    One course in Exercise Physiology and permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSS 5260 - Cardiopulmonary Exercise Physiology


    (3-0-3) This course examines the response of the cardiopulmonary system to acute and chronic exercise in healthy individuals and those with various types of cardiopulmonary dysfunction.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BIO 2001, Human Physiology and KSS 4340, Exercise Physiology or permission of department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSS 5270 - Neuromus Exercise Physiology


    (3-0-3) This course examines the affects of acute and chronic exercise, including various types of strength and conditioning programs, on the function of the neuromuscular system in various populations (e.g. health, women, elderly disease, etc.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BIO 2001 and KSS 4340, or permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSS 5280 - Exercise Metabolism Body Composition


    (3-0-3) Study of the regulation and the assessment of energy use/metabolism during and following exercise, including the influence of diet and training on exercise metabolism. Also included are assessment of body composition and obesity, the affect of exercise on the body composition, and the role of exercise in weight regulation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BIO 2001 and KSS 4340, or permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSS 5450 - Supervisory Experiences in Adult Fitness.


    (3-0-3) The course is designed to provide the student with practical experience in supervising the testing and exercise sessions in an adult fitness program at Eastern Illinois University.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    One course in Exercise Physiology, CPR certified, and permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
 

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