May 15, 2024  
2014-2015 EIU Graduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 EIU Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Family and Consumer Sciences

  
  • FCS 4860 - Addictions and the Family.


    (3-0-3) Study of the interaction affects between the addicted person and the family or significant others. Educational techniques and family intervention strategies for families of addicted persons will be reviewed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    FCS 1800 or FCS 2800 or equivalents.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 4926 - Public Presentation Techniques


    (3-0-3) Development of visual merchandising techniques and materials to present goods and services in relationship to functional and aesthetic concerns.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    FCS 2244 or its equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 4940 - Food Service Systems Management.


    (3-0-3) Organization and administration of food service systems, human resource management, cost control, food purchasing, facility, and equipment planning.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BUS 2101, BUS 3010, FCS 1120, FCS 1121, FCS 2100, FCS 2140, or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5045 - Textile Simulations


    (2-0-2) Textile color design for garment and home simulations will be used to develop story boards used in the print advertising industry.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Computer and internet proficiency or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 2
  
  • FCS 5100 - Societal Aspects of Aging


    (3-0-3) Review of current social gerontological theories and research; consideration of structural aspects of the social order as related to the aging process.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5150 - Medical Nutrition Therapy.


    (2-0-2) The role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of various disease states. This course uses the Nutrition Care Process, including advanced applications of medical nutrition therapy and specific nutrition intervention techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    FCS 4750 and FCS 4751 or verification statement from an approved/accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics. Completion of the Master of Science in Family and Consumer Science: Didactic Option coursework.

    Credits: 2
  
  • FCS 5151 - Nutrition and the Older Person


    (1-0-1) Changes in aging as related to nutrition; dietary needs and diet planning.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    FCS 2100 or its equivalent

    Credits: 1
  
  • FCS 5154 - Medical Nutrition Therapy


    (2-0-2) The role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of various disease states, including advanced applications of medical nutrition therapy and specific nutrition intervention techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
      FCS 4750 and FCS 4751 or verification statement from an approved/accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics. Completion of the Master of Science in Family and Consumer Science: Dietetics Option coursework.

    Credits: 2
  
  • FCS 5155 - Principles of Nutrition Education.


    (3-0-3) Nutrition education objectives, methods, and evaluation for those working with students, athletes, patients, and consumers.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Nutrition in the Life Span (FCS 3755).

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5157 - Disordered Eating Behaviors


    (1-0-1) The diagnostic criteria and treatment plans for disordered eating behaviors will be analyzed in the context of the larger family unit.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    Successful completion of Personal Nutrition (FCS 2100) or its equivalent

    Credits: 1

  
  • FCS 5158 - Implications of Childhood Obesity


    (1-0-1) Investigation of the causes and potential ramifications of childhood obesity in the context of the family unit.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Successful completion of Personal Nutrition (FCS 2100) or its equivalent.

     

    Credits: 1

  
  • FCS 5230 - Special Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences.


    (1-0-1) or (2-0-2) or (3-0-3) Study of special topics in Family and Consumer Sciences with variable course content. Intensive study of topics through readings, reports, and group discussions.
     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1 or 2 or 3
  
  • FCS 5230A - Special Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences I


    (1-0-1) or (2-0-2) Study of special topics in Family and Consumer Sciences with variable course content. Intensive study of topics through readings, reports, and group discussions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 2
  
  • FCS 5230B - Special Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences II


    (1-0-1) or (2-0-2) Study of special topics in Family and Consumer Sciences with variable course content.  Intensive study of topics through readings, reports, and group discussions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the Instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 2
  
  • FCS 5230D - Special Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences III


    (1-0-1) or (2-0-2) Study of special topics in Family and Consumer Sciences with variable course content. Intensive study of topics through readings, reports, and group discussions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 2
  
  • FCS 5230E - Special Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences IV


    (1-0-1) or (2-0-2) Study of special topics inFamily and Consumer Sciences with variable course content. Intensive study of topics through readings, reports, and group discussions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 2
  
  • FCS 5230F - Special Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences V


    (1-0-1) or (2-0-2) Study of special topics in Family and Consumer Sciences with  variable course content. Intensive study of topics through readings, reports, and group discussions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 2
  
  • FCS 5230H - Special Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences VI


    (1-0-1), (2-0-2), (3-0-3) Study of special topics in Family and Consumer Sciences with  variable course content. Intensive study of topics through readings, reports, and group discussions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • FCS 5230I - Special Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences VII


    (1-0-1), (2-0-2), or (3-0-3) Study of special topics in Family and Consumer Sciences with  variable course content. Intensive study of topics through readings, reports, and group discussions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • FCS 5235 - International Special Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences.


    (1-0-1) Focused study of international topics in foods/nutrition, family studies, consumer affairs, housing and/or other areas related to family and consumer sciences with variable course content. Intended to provide international focus and in-depth study of current topics not covered in other courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1
  
  • FCS 5235A - International Special Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences I


    (1-0-1) Focused study of international topics in foods/nutrition, family studies, consumer affairs, housing and/or other areas related to family and consumer sciences with variable course content. Intended to provide international focus and  in-depth study of current topics not covered in other courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1
  
  • FCS 5235B - International Special Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences II


    (1-0-1) Focused study of international topics in foods/nutrition, family studies, consumer affairs, housing and/or other areas related to family and consumer  sciences with variable course content. Intended to provide international focus and  in-depth study of current topics not covered in other courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor

    Credits: 1
  
  • FCS 5235D - International Speical Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences III


    (1-0-1) Focused study of international topics in foods/nutrition, family studies, consumer affairs, housing and/or other areas related to family and consumer sciences with variable course content.  Intended to provide international focus and in-depth study of current topics not covered in other courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor

    Credits: 1
  
  • FCS 5235E - International Special Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences IV


    (1-0-1) Focused study of international topics in foods/nutrition, family studies, consumer affairs, housing and/or other areas related to family and consumer  sciences with variable course content. Intended to provide international focus and  indepth study of current topics not covered in other courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1
  
  • FCS 5235F - International Special Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences V


    (1-0-1) Focused study of international topics in foods/nutrition, family studies, consumer affairs, housing and/or other areas related to family and consumer  sciences with variable course content. Intended to provide international focus and indepth study of current topics not covered in other courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1
  
  • FCS 5235H - International Special Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences VI


    (1-0-1) Focused study of international topics in foods/nutrition, family studies, consumer affairs, housing and/or other areas related to family and consumer  sciences with variable course content. Intended to provide international focus and  indepth study of current topics not covered in other courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1
  
  • FCS 5235I - International Special Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences VII


    (1-0-1) Focused study of international topics in foods/nutrition, family studies, consumer affairs, housing and/or other areas related to family and consumer  sciences with variable course content. Intended to provide international focus and  indepth study of current topics not covered in other courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1
  
  • FCS 5238 - Seminar in Family and Consumer Sciences.


    (3-0-3) The study of selected subject matter areas in the field of Family and Consumer Sciences. Course may be repeated once.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5300 - Critical Issues in Consumer Affairs.


    (3-0-3) Critical issues in consumer affairs as they relate to various areas in family and consumer sciences within the global community. Examination of critical/creative thinking and forecasting skills as a foundation for identifying, investigating, and applying consumer theory to relevant critical incidents.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    One consumer course and one economics course or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5301 - Consumer and Management Problems of Older People.


    (3-0-3) To develop competency in assisting people in the later stages of the family life cycle in the areas of consumer and management problems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    FCS 4846 or permission of the instructor. A course in consumer education is highly recommended.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5400 - Aging Policy in Action


    (3-0-3) This course will examine the historical development, current application, and future trends of public policy as they relate to the well-being of aging individuals.  Policy processes at the state and national levels will be holistically explored and analyzed so that strengths and weaknesses of current age-related policies and proposals for change can be critically evaluated.

     

    Credits: 3

  
  • FCS 5450 - Administration and Supervision in Family and Consumer Sciences.


    (3-0-3) This course will examine management theories, best practices, current trends and issues, ethical issues, communication, public policy, and the hiring process for managing/supervising non-profit social service agencies in order to help students become effective supervisors in the workplace.  

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5460 - Current Issues and Trends.


    (3-0-3) Seminar emphasizing current emerging problems, issues, trends, and developments in Family and Consumer Sciences.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5470 - Evaluation in Family and Consumer Sciences.


    (3-0-3) The evaluation process, critique and design of evaluation systems and instruments.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5750 - Special Problems in Gerontology.


    (1-0-1) An in-depth study of a specific personal or family related problem or issue common to older persons.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    FCS 4846 or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of three semester hours.

    Credits: 1
  
  • FCS 5846 - Administration of Human Services Programs.


    (3-0-3) Includes information on development, implementation, and administration of programs for individuals and families across the life span; strategic planning; legislation and public policy; grantsmanship and funding; working with boards, councils and volunteers; facilities planning; program evaluation; networking; program accountability; and evaluation.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5850 - Readings in Human Development and Family Life.


    (3-0-3) In-depth study of selected human development and family life theories and research. Application of knowledge to current issues and concerns related to marriage, parenting, families, and children.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    FCS 1800 Life Span Human Development and admission to the MS in FCS degree program or permission of instructor

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5852 - Adolescence and the Family.


    (3-0-3) On-line delivered course. Study of adolescent development and relationships with special emphasis on the family.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    FCS 1800 Life Span Human Development and admission to the MS in FCS degree program or permission of instructor

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5854 - Family and Professional Group Processes.


    (3-0-3) The application of group interaction in studying the effects of personality on personal and family functioning.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate Status

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5900 - Research Methods in Family and Consumer Sciences.


    (3-0-3) Research techniques in writing, interpreting, and evaluating family and consumer sciences research.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5901 - Statistical Analysis in Family and Consumer Sciences


    (3-0-3) This course will cover basic statistical concepts in Family and Consumer Sciences where students learn to apply statistics to professional practice and develop a more sophisticated understanding of the research process.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Only open to MS in FCS majors unless they have permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5950 - Thesis


    (Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) (Credit/No Credit) Individual direction of research thesis writing. May be repeated once to a maximum of 9 hours credit from a combination of Thesis and Independent Study.

    Credits: 3 to 6
  
  • FCS 5951 - Non-credit Thesis


    (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
  
  • FCS 5980 - Internship.


    (Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) An individualized planned work experience in an agency or institution appropriate to the student’s area of specialization. May be repeated once to a maximum of six semester hours credit.

    Credits: 3 to 6
  
  • FCS 5981 - Dietetic Internship


    (Arr.-3) A supervised internship at one of the EIU affiliate medical centers using the dietetic internship curriculum. A total of 12 semester hours must be earned to provide “supervised practice” as defined by the American Dietetic Association.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Completion of the Master of Science in Family and Consumer Science: Dietetic coursework. A student may request to take one final course in conjunction with the start of the internship, which must be approved by the Dietetic Internship Coordinator.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5982 - Dietetic Internship


    (Arr.-3) A supervised internship at one of the EIU affiliate medical centers using the dietetic internship curriculum. A total of 12 semester hours must be earned to provide “supervised practice” as defined by the American Dietetic Association.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Completion of the Master of Science in Family and Consumer Science: Dietetic option coursework.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5983 - Dietetic Internship


    (Arr.-3) A supervised internship at one of the EIU affiliate medical centers using the dietetic internship curriculum. A total of 12 semester hours must be earned to provide “supervised practice” as defined by the American Dietetic Association.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Completion of the Master of Science in Family and Consumer Science: Dietetic Option coursework.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5984 - Dietetic Internship


    (Arr.-3) A supervised internship at one of the EIU affiliate medical centers using the dietetic internship curriculum. A total of 12 semester hours must be earned to provide “supervised practice” as defined by the American Dietetic Association.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Completion of the Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences: Dietetics option coursework.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5985 - Gerontology Internship


    (Arr.-3) An individualized planned work experience in an agency or institution appropriate to the student’s area of specialization. May be repeated once.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Completion of the Master of Arts in Gerontology. A student may request to take up to two courses in conjunction with the start of the internship, which must be approved by the Gerontology Internship Coordinator.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5990 - Independent Study.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) To offer opportunity and challenge for a student to pursue needed study in the area in which appropriate courses are not being currently offered. Course may be repeated once. A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in  a combination of Thesis and Independent Study.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • FCS 5990A - Independent Study I


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) To offer opportunity and challenge for a student to pursue needed study in the area in which appropriate courses are not being currently offered.  Course may be repeated once.  A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in  a combination of Thesis and Independent Study.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • FCS 5990B - Independent Study II


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) To offer opportunity and challenge for a student to pursue needed study in the area in which appropriate courses are not being currently offered.  Course may be repeated once. A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of Thesis and Independent Study.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • FCS 5990D - Independent Study III


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) To offer opportunity and challenge for a student to pursue needed study in the area in which appropriate courses are not being currently offered. Course may be repeated once. A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of Thesis and Independent Study.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • FCS 5990E - Independent Study IV


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) To offer opportunity and challenge for a student to pursue needed study in the area in which appropriate courses are not being currently offered. Course may be repeated once. A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of Thesis and Independent Study.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • FCS 5991 - Non-Credit Independent Study


    (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 non-credit thesis (5951).

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

     

    Credits: 0


Geography

  
  • GEG 4910 - GIS Programming


    (3-2-4) An introduction to programming techniques used in spatial data management and analysis. This course is intended for students with some experience in geographic information systems (GIS) who want to learn how to extend GIS to perform custom analyses, to automate common GIS tasks, or just to learn how spatial data is structured and managed “under the hood”. Topics will include visual models and diagrams of GIS workflows, automation, web mapping, spatial data structures and spatial algorithms. No prior programming experience is required.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    GEG 3810/5810 (Geographic Information Systems I) or equivalent, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 4

  
  • GEG 5810 - Geographic Information Systems I


    (2-2-3) An advanced introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ESRI ArcGIS to attain a level of proficiency to merge into the mainstream GIS community. Students will learn how to create, manage, edit, query, analyze and georeference spatial and attribute data and produce informative, functional cartographic output in a variety of formats. Supplemental to this course, students may optionally work towards and obtain the ESRI Introduction to ArcGIS I Certificate.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEG 5820 - Remote Sensing I


    (2-2-3) An in-depth study of the physical principles and common applications of remote sensing. All steps in the process, including image acquisition, correction, enhancement, classification, and analysis, will be examined. A focus will be placed on directing these skills to research applications in the student’s home discipline. Additional readings and discussion from the literature will be expected of graduate students. Laboratory exercises will feature a variety of applied examples drawn from biology, geography, geology, atmospheric sciences, and human impacts/planning.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEG 5830 - GIS: Building Geodatabases


    (2-2-3)  This course covers the fundamental concepts of building geographic databases and focuses on the storage, management, and quality control of GIS data. Students will learn how to create Esri Geodatabases, how to migrate existing data to a geodatabase, and how to edit data stored in a geodatabase.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    GEG 5810 or permission from the Instructor

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEG 5850 - Mapping the Modern Way


    (2-2-3)  Introduction to the Global Positioning System, with an emphasis on GPS theory, GPS field applications, GPS data manipulation, and GPS data presentation using computer.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEG 5860 - Geographic Information Systems II


    (2-2-3) The principle focus is learning to use advance features of the ESRI ArcGIS software to perform advance thematic mapping and spatial analysis, automation of spatial and attribute data, advanced editing, and advanced options for cartographic display. Supplemental to this course, students may work towards and obtain the ESRI Introduction to ArcGIS II Certificate.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEG 5870 - Remote Sensing II


    (2-2-3) An advanced curriculum in remote sensing theory and practice. Material will focus on the processes underlying cutting-edge image enhancement and classification techniques, with special consideration to selecting the appropriate options for a given application. Laboratory work will highlight applications of current techniques to geographical, geological and biological topics, with graduate students supplementing in-class exercises with parallel readings from the literature. Class project should illustrate original research in the student’s area of interest.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    GEG 5820.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEG 5880 - GIS Modeling


    (2-2-3) An introduction to spatial models used in geographical analysis. Covers models of geographic information including topological models, networks and cost distance functions, as well as an introduction to dynamic process models including cellular automata and agent based modeling. Applications to physical, social, political and environmental contexts are discussed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    (1) GEG 3885 or equivalent introductory statistics course at the undergraduate or graduate level

    (2) GEG 3810/5810 (GIS I) or equivalent

    Credits: 3

  
  • GEG 5980 - Geography Internship


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-6) An individually planned work experience in a business or agency appropriate to the student’s area of specialization. Internship must be approved by the department chair. Course may be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate level students

    Credits: 6
  
  • GEG 55901 - Special Topics I


    (Arr.-Arr.- 1 to 6) Readings, discussion, reports, on-campus and/or offcampus fieldwork on specific areas or topics in earth science, geography or geology. May be repeated once if a different topic is pursued. Cross-listed with ESC/GEL 5590.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • GEG 55902 - Special Topics II


    (Arr.-Arr.- 1 to 6) Readings, discussion, reports, on-campus and/or offcampus fieldwork on specific areas or topics in earth science, geography or geology. May be repeated once if a different topic is pursued. Cross-listed with ESC/GEL 5590.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • GEG 55903 - Special Topics III


    (Arr.-Arr.- 1 to 6) Readings, discussion, reports, on-campus and/or offcampus fieldwork on specific areas or topics in earth science, geography or geology. May be repeated once if a different topic is pursued. Cross-listed with ESC/GEL 5590.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • GIS 5970 - Special Topics in Geographic Information Sciences


    (3-0-3) Specific areas within the cohort disciplines will be given intensive study through lectures, readings, reports, papers, and discussion.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission into the master of science (PSM) in GIS program.

    Credits: 3

Geology

  
  • GEL 4800 - Summer Field Geology in the Black Hills, S.D.


    (Arr.-Arr.-6) Individual and group problem-solving by application of field methods and techniques, including plane table and total station mapping and air photo interpretation. Six weeks of field study required. Contact Director of Summer Field Geology concerning fees and registration. This course is complementary to nearly all of the department’s geology courses. This requirement must be met in the EIU Geology Field Station in the Black Hills of South Dakota. In cases of students’ health limitations, with the approval of the department chair, an alternative program will be provided.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    GEL 1430, 3405, and 3430. GEL 3510, 3560 and 4490 recommended. In special cases, permission of chairperson and field camp director is required. Graduate students will complete an additional field research project that has been approved by the field camp d

    Credits: 6
  
  • GEL 4850 - Environmental Geology


    (3-0-3) Study of natural and engineered interactions of contaminants and the geologic environment. Topics include types and analysis of common contaminants, surface and groundwater quality, risk analysis, U.S. environmental law, industrial and municipal waste disposal, and remediation techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHM 1410, MAT 1330 and GEL 1300 G, or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEL 4892 - Introduction to Paleobotany.


    (3-2-4) Introduction to the origin and theories of evolution, diversification, radiation, and paleogeography of plants through time, with special reference to vascular plants. Field work.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    GEL 1430 and BIO 3612 or permission of the instructor. Credit not granted for both GEL 4892 and BIO 4892.

    Credits: 4
  
  • GEL 55901 - Special Topics I


    (Arr.-Arr.- 1 to 6) Readings, discussion, reports, on-campus and/or off-campus fieldwork about specific areas or topics on earth science, geography or geology. May be repeated once if a different topic is pursued. Cross-listed with ESC/GEG 5590.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • GEL 55902 - Special Topics II


    (Arr.-Arr.- 1 to 6) Readings, discussion, reports, on-campus and/or off-campus fieldwork about specific areas or topics on earth science, geography or geology. May be repeated once if a different topic is pursued. Cross-listed with ESC/GEG 5590.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • GEL 55903 - Special Topics III


    campus and/or offcampus fieldwork about specific areas or topics on earth science, geography or geology. May be repeated once if a different topic is pursued. Cross-listed with ESC/GEG 5590.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • GEL 59901 - Independent Study I


    (Arr.-Arr.- 1 to 6) Individual study under faculty supervision on a topic selected by the student, in consultation with the faculty. Readings, discussion, reports, on-campus and/or offcampus fieldwork on specific areas or topics in earth science, geography or geology. May be repeated once if a different topic is pursued. Cross-listed with ESC/GEG 5990.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.

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


    (Arr.-Arr.- 1 to 6) Individual study under faculty supervision on a topic selected by the student, in consultation with the faculty. Readings, discussion, reports, on-campus and/oroff campus fieldwork on specific areas or topics in earth science, geography or geology. May be repeated once if a different topic is pursued. Cross-listed with ESC/GEG 5990.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • GEL 59903 - Independent Study III


    (Arr.-Arr.- 1 to 6) Individual study under faculty supervision on a topic selected by the student, in consultation with the faculty. Readings, discussion, reports, on-campus and/or offcampus fieldwork on specific areas or topics in earth science, geography or geology. May be repeated once if a different topic is pursued. Cross-listed with ESC/GEG 5990.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.

    Credits: 1 to 6

Health Studies

  
  • CMN 4910 - Applied Health Communication.


    (3-0-3) An examination of applied health communication in the interpersonal, organizational, and mediated contexts. Emphasis is on higher order application of skills from different occupational perspectives. Cross-listed with HST. 4910.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 59502 - Thesis II


    (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
  
  • HST 4770 - Health Services Administration.


    (3-0-3) Examination of the health service sector applications of administrative and management concepts, including social administration, biomedical and business ethics and management theory.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G; HST 2270 and 3700; and 75 hours completed; or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HST 4800 - Drugs and Society.


    (3-0-3) A study of drugs and drug use from an historical, biological and social perspective with emphasis on the physiological and pharmacological action of drugs in the body.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HST 4810 - Community Resources and Chemical Dependency.


    (2-0-2) This course is designed to familiarize the student with self-help groups, intervention programs, and various community resources available to deal with the problem of chemical dependency.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    HST 4800.

    Credits: 2
  
  • HST 4820 - DUI: Legal Issues.


    (2-0-2) This course will familiarize the student with the state DUI laws, policies and procedures in reference to DUI; remedial education classes; evaluation and assessment of clients; and administration and scoring of tests used in DUI processes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    HST 4800.

    Credits: 2
  
  • HST 4830 - Perspectives on Health and Humor


    (3-0-3) This course will focus on theoretical and empirical approaches to understanding humor from a holistic health perspective. Discussion of current research findings will be used to illustrate the vital connection between humor and individual well being. This class will build and expand upon the basic health concept of the holistic health model through the application of strategies designed to integrate humor into the individual’s life.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  
  • HST 4890 - Health and Aging.


    (3-0-3) This course is designed to examine common health changes, issues and concerns as they pertain to the aging individual.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HST 4900 - Multi-Phase Driver Education.


    (2-2-3) The five-phase driver education curriculum. Actual practice with multi-media equipment, simulators, student response systems and multi-car range.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    HST 3310 or concurrent enrollment or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HST 4910 - Applied Health Communication.


    (3-0-3) An examination of applied health communication in the interpersonal, organizational, and mediated contexts. Emphasis is on higher order application of skills from different occupational perspectives. Cross-listed with SPC. 4910.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HST 5010A - Current Health Problems


    (3-0-3) An epidemiological investigation of the cause, nature, extent, and programming of current health problems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated; the maximum amount of credit which may be earned is six semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HST 5010B - Current Health Problems


    (3-0-3) An epidemiological investigation of the cause, nature, extent, and programming of current health problems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated; the maximum amount of credit which may be earned is six semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HST 5010D - Current Health Problems


    (3-0-3) An epidemiological investigation of the cause, nature, extent, and programming of current health problems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated; the maximum amount of credit which may be earned is six semester hours

    Credits: 3
  
  • HST 5010E - Current Health Problems


    (3-0-3) An epidemiological investigation of the cause, nature, extent, and programming of current health problems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated; the maximum amount of credit which may be earned is six semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HST 5010F - Current Health Problems


    (3-0-3) An epidemiological investigation of the cause, nature, extent, and programming of current health problems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated; the maximum amount of credit which may be earned is six semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HST 5600 - Essentials of International Health


    (3-0-3) This course is designed for students to develop worldwide perspectives as they research, analyze, and compare similarities and differences among the health and wellness practical issues and applications. The course assists students in developing awareness, skills and competencies necessary to become effective and viable global citizens in a diverse world.



    Credits: 3

  
  • HST 5700 - Theories and Principles of Health Behavior


    (3-0-3) An in-depth examination of social and behavioral science theory, research, and practice as related to promoting and maintaining health behaviors.   Founded on the premise that health behavior and behavior change programs are most beneficial when based within a theoretical framework, emphasis will be placed on critical analysis of theory utilization in practical context, including individual- and community-based interventions. 

    Credits: 3

  
  • HST 5750 - Health Program Planning and Evaluation


    (3-0-3) This course will provide both a theoretical and practical approach to program planning and evaluation ranging from individual-level health education and promotion programs to population-based health policy programs. Concepts covered will include needs assessment, interventions, implementation strategies, and process, impact, and outcome evaluation, models/designs, data collection, and analysis and interpretation strategies.

    Credits: 3

  
  • HST 5765 - Epidemiology in Public Health


    (3-0-3) This course provides students with a basic working knowledge of the core competencies, concepts and practices of epidemiology and public health (EPH). It is a learning platform to allow the student to understand the principles, tools, methodologies, data sources, terminologies, and policy issues related to the application of EPH to practical problems in Public Health Practice and population health. The course offers the student exposure to both established principles as well as new and emerging trends. The goal of this course is for the student to understand the value of epidemiology in improving the practice of public health through the effective development, management, governance and use of health information systems, data, technology, and projects.



    Credits: 3

  
  • HST 5770 - Leadership and Ethics for Health Professionals


    (3-0-3) A graduate level examination of the theory, skills, and applications concerning leadership and ethics within a health organization context. 

     


    Credits: 3

  
  • HST 5800 - Statistical Analysis for Health Professionals


    (3-0-3) This course is intended to introduce the student to the fundamental concepts of statistics, as well as, provide the student with reasoning skills that can be applied to statistical information that may be encountered on a daily basis in the health profession. Students should learn how to draw conclusions from analyses and also communicate analysis results.

     


    Credits: 3

  
  • HST 5810 - Research Methods for Health Professionals


    (3-0-3) Research Methods covers designing, conducting, and analyzing health related research, including issues of ethics, informed consent, control groups, measurement, and data collection.  Topics may include basic quantitative and qualitative research designs and statistical analyses, including experimental, quasi-experimental, survey, case study, and historical research. Associated statistical, computer, and graphical techniques will also be covered with the goal of preparing students to design and carry out methodologically sound research.



    Credits: 3

  
  • HST 5900 - Graduate Project


    (Arr.-Arr.-3)  This course is designed as one of the capstone experiences.  Students selecting the Project Option capstone complete a comprehensive project that includes the extensive critical review of literature on a specific topic.  A written manuscript for submission to a specific journal approved by the project committee is included in the experience.  Enrollment for more than three semester hours requires permission of the graduate coordinator or chair.

     

     


    Prerequisites & Notes
    Only students enrolled as degree seeking candidates in the Master of Science in Health Promotion and Leadership are eligible. 

    (Credit/No Credit)

    Credits: 3

 

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