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PHY 5150 - Astronomy for Natural Science Teachers.
(2-1-3) Topics from modern astronomy selected from three central areas: planetary astronomy, stellar astronomy and cosmology. Topics include general features of planetary systems, stellar evolution and collapse, black hole formation, galaxy classification, quasars, curved spacetime, big bang cosmology, inflation, etc.
Prerequisites & Notes
General college physics and high school science teaching experience or permission of the department chair. Credit may be counted only toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree.
Credits: 3
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PHY 5160 - Modern Physics for Natural Science Teachers.
(2-1-3) An introduction to the principles of modern physics using the principles of relativity and quantum mechanics. Topics include special relativity, black body radiation, atomic, nuclear and quark physics, strong, weak, electromagnetic and electro-weak forces, grand unified theories, general relativity.
Prerequisites & Notes
General college physics and high school science teaching experience or permission of the department chair. Credit may be counted only toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree.
Credits: 3
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PHY 5170 - Optics for Natural Science Teachers.
(2-1-3) Principles of optics are developed through the general theories of geometrical, wave and quantum optics. Applications include thin and thick lenses, interferences, diffraction, emission and absorption, spectroscopy, lasers, holography.
Prerequisites & Notes
General college physics and high school science teaching experience or permission of the department chair. Credit may be counted only toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree.
Credits: 3
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PLS 4774 - American Constitutional Law.
(3-0-3) An analysis of Supreme Court decisions on federalism; powers of
the President, Congress and the Supreme Court; commerce; taxation; and
the civil liberties of the individual.
Credits: 3
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PLS 4793 - Public Organization Theory.
(3-0-3) The application of organization theory to administrative structures, processes and behavior in government bureaucracies. Includes an examination of bureaucratic politics and policymaking, administrative leadership and alternative models of public organization and management.
Prerequisites & Notes
PLS 1153G or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PLS 4823 - International Policy Issues.
(3-0-3) An analysis of contemporary world problems from the point of view of different nation-states. Students will help select the issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
Nine semester hours in the social sciences or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PLS 4853 - Contemporary Constitutional Development.
(3-0-3) An analysis of current decisions and politics of the Supreme Court with emphasis on equal protection, first amendment, due process, and changes in the powers of the executive, legislative and judicial branches.
Prerequisites & Notes
Three semester hours in public law or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PLS 4873 - Human Resource Management in Government.
(3-0-3) An examination of the political environment’s impact on personnel policies of local, state and federal agencies. Policies ranging from rights of government employees to affirmative action programs will be explored.
Prerequisites & Notes
PLS 1153G or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PLS 4893 - Government Budgeting and Politics.
(3-0-3) An examination of the processes, techniques and politics of federal, state and local government budgeting. The course includes analysis of government taxation, revenues and expenditures; capital budgeting; financial management; and the variety of strategies used by the participants in public budgeting.
Prerequisites & Notes
PLS 1153G or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PLS 4903 - Classic Political Theory.
(3-0-3) The origins and evolution of major concepts in political thought from the time of Pericles through Rousseau.
Prerequisites & Notes
Six semester hours of political science or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PLS 4913 - Contemporary Political Theory.
(3-0-3) Concepts in political thought with an emphasis on the development of communist, fascist, social democratic and contemporary theory.
Prerequisites & Notes
Six semester hours of political science or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PLS 4933 - Ideologies of the Third World Nations.
(3-0-3) Survey of Third World political thought with a focus on the ideologies of nationalism, revolution, socialism, and democratic reform.
Prerequisites & Notes
Three semester hours of political science or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PLS 5023 - Proseminar in International Politics.
(3-0-3) Approaches to the study of international politics and contemporary world problems.
Prerequisites & Notes
Nine semester hours in the social sciences or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PLS 5033 - Comparative Institutional Analysis.
(3-0-3) This course provides a comparative analysis of political systems, focusing on various political institutions.
Prerequisites & Notes
Nine semester hours in the social sciences or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PLS 5043 - International Political Economy.
(3-0-3) This course examines the theories, the institutions and the political actors involved in international political economy including such political science theories as neo-liberalism and hegemonic stability. In addition, the course explores topics including international debt and regional trading blocs as well as the development of Bretton Woods institutions and the World Trade Organization.
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate status.
Credits: 3
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PLS 5053 - Research Methods.
(3-0-3) Problems and techniques of social scientific and policy oriented research; methods of data analysis including research design, applied regression analysis and cost-benefit analysis.
Prerequisites & Notes
Three semester hours of political science or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PLS 5073 - Seminar in Political Behavior.
(3-0-3) An analysis of political behavior; political participation, voting behavior, political parties, interest groups, protest and theories of authoritarian behavior.
Credits: 3
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PLS 5133 - Governments and Politics of Asia
(3-0-3) An in-depth analysis of Asian politics and governments, with a
focus on regime types, political economy, regional integration,
international relations and selected issues important to the region.
Prerequisites & Notes
Credits: 3
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PLS 5153 - Cities, Politics and Urban Policy. (4843)
(3-0-3) An analysis of cities in the United States, with a focus on local governmental structures, power, and decision-making; urban leadership and administration; contemporary policy problems and strategies; and federal and state policies toward cities and suburbs.
Credits: 3
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PLS 5163 - Subnational Government.
(3-0-3) The comparative analysis of empirical research in the field of state politics, policy and government. The seminar will examine and evaluate approaches to the study of political phenomena at the state level.
Credits: 3
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PLS 5173 - Seminar in Congressional Politics.
(3-0-3) The study of individual and group political behavior in the United States Congress through reading, discussion and individual research.
Prerequisites & Notes
Nine semester hours in the social sciences or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PLS 5273 - Presidential Politics.
(3-0-3) An analysis of presidential politics in the United States, focusing on the approaches used to study the presidency, presidential elections, personality, power, decision-making, and the office of the presidency.
Credits: 3
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PLS 5433 - Proseminar in Comparative Politics.
(3-0-3) An introduction to the study of Comparative Politics at the graduate level.
Credits: 3
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PLS 5533 - Seminar in Political Modernization.
(3-0-3) Analysis of theories of political development and modernization. Review of the challenges facing rapidly changing societies and the appropriateness of national responses to these problems.
Prerequisites & Notes
Six semester hours in the social sciences or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PLS 5543 - Proseminar in Public Administration and Policy.
(3-0-3) Contemporary administrative policies and processes are explored through reading, discussion and individual research.
Prerequisites & Notes
PLS 3413 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PLS 5843 - Topical Seminar in Public Policy.
(3-0-3) A topical seminar in the formation, substance, and impact of public policy, including examination of future policy choices. The policy issues examined will vary from year to year. This course may be repeated once with the prior approval of the graduate advisor if the course content is significantly different.
Credits: 3
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PLS 5950 - Thesis.
(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 5980 and/or 5990 and/or 5997.
Credits: 3 to 6
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PLS 5980 - Administrative Internship.
(Arr.-Arr.-1 or 2 or 3) (Credit/No Credit) A student will serve as an intern in a federal, state, county, municipal or party organization or agency appropriate to his/her area of concentration. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours of credit toward the degree. Open only to students enrolled as Political Science graduate students.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the department chair. A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5950 and/or 5980 and/or 5990 and/or 5997.
Credits: 1 to 3
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PLS 5990 - Independent Study.
(Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) An intensive study in some specialized area of interest in political science; the student must present an individual study plan for approval.
Prerequisites & Notes
Nine semester hours of graduate courses in political science. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5950 and/or 5980 and/or 5990 and/or 5997.
Credits: 1 to 6
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PLS 5997 - Study Abroad.
(Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) Special permission of the department. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5950 and/or 5980 and/or 5990 and/or 5997.
Credits: 3 to 6
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Psychology |
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PSY 5004 - Personality Assessment: Foundations.
(3-0-3) An introduction to the conceptual foundations of personality assessment with an emphasis on the evaluation of quality of evidence and decision making processes. Major approaches to assessment are surveyed and the student develops competencies in behavioral methods, including interviewing and observation.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 3590 and 3601, or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PSY 5005 - Personality Assessment II: Child and Adolescent.
(3-0-3) A competency-based course in personality assessment techniques designed for use with children and adolescents. Behavior rating scales, self-report inventories, projective techniques, and interviewing are covered. Special consideration is given to the assessment of children from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Requires additional fee to cover the costs of forms needed for psychological testing.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 3601 and permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PSY 5015 - Individual Intellectual Assessment.
(4-0-4) Intensive study of the nature of intelligence and its measurement. Administration, interpretation-report writing and critical analysis of Wechsler and Stanford-Binet scales are emphasized. Non-biased assessment, assessment of minorities and exceptional populations, and applications of individually administered intelligence instruments are studied. Requires additional fee to cover the costs of forms needed for psychological testing.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 3601; admission into Psychology graduate program or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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PSY 5020 - Advanced Measurement Principles.
(3-0-3) This course provides a review, elaboration, and extension of the basic psychological measurement principles and procedures used in the construction and evaluation of psychological and educational tests and methods to quantify psychological constructs.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 3601 (or equivalent) and enrollment in Psychology graduate program, or consent of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PSY 5025 - Psychological Assessment I.
(4-0-4) A survey of personality assessment techniques for clinical services. Emphasis is on obtaining skills with criterion-referenced inventories and cognitive behavioral assessment.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to psychology graduate program.
Credits: 4
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PSY 5026 - Psychological Assessment II.
(4-0-4) Cognitive, personality and social-adaptive assessment will be covered, with primary focus on measurement of adolescent and adult intelligence. Requires additional fee to cover the costs of forms needed for psychological testing.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the graduate program in psychology or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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PSY 5030 - The School Psychologist.
(3-0-3) An introduction to the role and and function of the school psychologist including a review of accountability, non-biased assessment, service delivery to culturally diverse groups, and state and federal regulations and other major issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment in School Psychology program or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PSY 5035 - Advanced Psychopathology.
(3-0-3) An examination of differential diagnosis and its application to clinical practice. Particular focus will be placed on the theory and practice of taxonomic construction and the acquisition of competencies in differential diagnoses.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to Clinical Psychology program or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PSY 5040 - Psychotherapy.
(3-0-3) A critical survey of issues, principles, practices, and research as related to the traditional approaches in counseling and psychotherapy.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 3590 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PSY 5050 - Behavior Therapy with Children & Adolescents.
(3-0-3) Concepts and procedures utilized in behavior therapy. Special emphases on operant techniques and cognitive behavioral techniques appropriate for use with children and adolescents.
Credits: 3
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PSY 5060 - Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
(3-0-3) The principles, theory and common applications of behavior modification and cognitive behavior therapy. Includes an emphasis on entry-level skills in the application of behavior therapy and cognitive behavior therapy.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the graduate program in psychology or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PSY 5070 - Group Psychotherapy.
(3-0-3) A systematic review of theories of group therapy and dynamics of group processes. The laboratory component will provide an experiential base related to group development and therapeutic strategies.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to graduate program in psychology or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PSY 5110 - Psycho Educational Assessment of Preschool Children.
(3-0-3) The Psycho Educational assessment of preschool children; including techniques for assessing cognition, language, perceptual motor processes and social emotional development. Consideration is given to children from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Requires additional fee to cover the costs of forms needed for psychological testing.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 5015 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PSY 5170 - Theories of Learning.
(3-0-3) A survey and comparison of theories of response acquisition emphasizing the biological preparedness for and internal representation of acquired responses.
Prerequisites & Notes
Undergraduate course in learning theory or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PSY 5400 - Psychotherapy with Diverse Populations. (5800)
(3-0-3) A theoretical and applied consideration of the gender, racial, sexual orientation, disability, belief, and cultural differences which impact psychological services with diverse individuals, families and groups. Theories of prejudice, stereotyping and issues of culture and psychopathology will be applied to an understanding of the unique mental health needs of a variety of populations.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the clinical internship or permission of professor.
Credits: 3
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PSY 5540 - Psychological Processes in the Aged.
(3-0-3) An in-depth study of age-related changes, in the elderly, in such psychological processes as learning, memory, sensation, perception, intelligence, adjustment, and personality.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 2000 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PSY 5545 - Techniques for Geriatric Management.
(3-0-3) A study of several psychological techniques designed to increase psychological adjustments in the elderly.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 5540.
Credits: 3
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PSY 5560 - Marriage and Family Therapy.
(3-0-3) Introduction to theories and practice of family therapy emphasizing both assessment strategies and therapeutic interventions with families.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to graduate program in psychology or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PSY 5580 - Advanced Crisis Intervention.
(3-0-3) The dynamics of the major crisis typologies such as sexual assault, domestic violence, bereavement and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Emphasis will include training in the clinical interventions associated with each crisis.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the graduate program in psychology or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PSY 5610 - Research Methods.
(3-0-3) Introduction to style of research reporting; survey of types and designs of research; and statistical analysis of data.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 2610 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PSY 5710 - Research Design and Statistical Analysis I.
(4-0-4) Research design and statistical analysis covering topics on experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental designs in psychological research, and the statistical techniques associated with such designs.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the Psychology graduate program.
Credits: 4
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PSY 5711 - Research Design and Statistical Analysis II.
(3-0-3) A continuation of PSY 5710. Research design and statistical analysis covering topics on experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental designs in psychological research, and the statistical techniques associated with such designs.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 5710.
Credits: 3
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PSY 5890 - Field Study or Practicum.
(Arr.-Arr.-1 to 12) (Credit/No Credit) Supervised experience in a setting that allows application of skills and training in student’s area of concentration. Requires additional fee to cover the costs of forms needed for psychological testing.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of instructor. May be repeated for maximum of 12 semester hours of credit; however, only six semester hours may be counted toward the Master of Arts degree.
Credits: 1 to 12
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PSY 5900 - Internship in Clinical Psychology I.
(Arr.-Arr.-6) (Credit/No Credit) Intensive supervised experience in clinical setting to include psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions. Emphasis on legal and ethical issues, treatment planning and implementation of intervention strategies.
Prerequisites & Notes
Second year status in the graduate program in Clinical Psychology.
Credits: 6
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PSY 5950 - Thesis.
(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, 5990, and 5997.
Credits: 3 to 6
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PSY 5970 - Seminar Topics in Psychology.
(2-0-2) or (3-0-3) Specific areas or topics of psychology will be given intensive study through readings, reports and group discussions. Topics will be selected on the basis of need.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor. May be repeated.
Credits: 2 or 3
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PSY 5980 - Internship in Clinical Psychology II.
(Arr.-Arr.-6 to 9) (Credit/ No Credit) Intensive, supervised experience in clinical setting to include psychological assessment, therapeutic interventions, treatment planning and case management strategies. Focus is on preparation for entry into the profession.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of PSY 5900.
Credits: 6 to 9
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PSY 5990 - Independent Study.
(Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) (Credit/No Credit) Advanced study of topics selected by the student and approved by his/her advisor. May include research, readings, group discussions.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor. NOTE: A maximum of six semester hours may be counted toward the Master of Arts degree.
Credits: 1 to 6
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PSY 5997 - Study Abroad.
(Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) Special permission of the department. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5950, 5990, and 5997.
Credits: 3 to 6
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PSY 6000 - Specialist’s Thesis.
(Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) (Credit/No Credit) Thesis will be a research project which may be applied in nature. Final credit hours assigned to each project will be determined by the student and his or her committee based on the scope and nature of the project.
Prerequisites & Notes
Open only to students who have been admitted to the Specialist Degree Program.
Credits: 3 to 6
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PSY 6300 - Advanced Child Development.
(3-0-3) A research-based approach to the study of child development designed for graduate students. Both the topical and chronological approach to studying development will be used to survey critically the current literature.
Prerequisites & Notes
At least one undergraduate course in child psychology or human development and admission to the graduate school.
Credits: 3
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PSY 6500 - Child Psychopathology.
(3-0-3) A critical analysis of the major taxonomic systems of child psychopathology. Etiologies and treatments for internalizing and externalizing disorders and developmental disabilities are emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 3780, PSY 4515; admission to the Psychology graduate program or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PSY 6550 - Neuropsychology: Brain-Behavior Relationships.
(3-0-3) This course examines brain-behavior relationships with an emphasis on the interaction between neurological functioning and specific learning problems. Brain physiology and theories of brain function will be reviewed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PSY 6660 - Theories and Application of Psychological Consultation.
(3-0-3) This course provides both theory and application of psychology to consultation in educational and mental health settings. Models of consultation with individuals and organizations are investigated. Goals, assumptions, and strategies of consultation models are emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment in the School Psychology Program or consent of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PSY 6890 - Advanced Practicum in School Psychology.
(Arr.-Arr.-3) (Credit/No Credit) Supervised experience in the assessment of and intervention with school-age children. Provides for integration and application of previous course work.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 5005, 5015, and 5030, and enrollment in the School Psychology program. May be repeated to a limit of six hours.
Credits: 3
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PSY 6970 - Seminar: Special Topics in School Psychology.
(3-0-3) Selected topics of interest and importance to the field of school psychology will be studied in depth.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor. May be repeated for a credit if a different topic is taught.
Credits: 3
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PSY 6980 - Psychotherapeutic Interventions in the Schools.
(3-0-3) An advanced course integrating theory and practice of psychotherapy. Major theoretical approaches are briefly reviewed. Emphasis is on application of empirically-based individual and group cognitive-behavioral techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 5005, 5050, and 6500. Enrollment in School Psychology program. Must be taken concurrently with PSY 6890.
Credits: 3
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PSY 6999 - Internship in School Psychology.
(Arr.-Arr.-6) (Credit/No Credit) May be repeated for a total of 12 semester hours. The internship experience allows the student to demonstrate skill proficiencies acquired during formal training on campus and to acquire additional knowledge and skills in an appropriate field placement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Approval as an intern by the School Psychology Faculty Committee.
Credits: 6
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REC 4790 - Swimming Pool Management and Operation.
(3-0-3) The course orients the student in the design of swimming pools, water treatment, maintenance problems, operational procedures, and program planning. Field trips are included.
Credits: 3
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REC 4830 - Administration of Leisure Services.
(3-0-3) Exploration of philosophical viewpoints underlying a recreation program; criteria for evaluating the recreational potential of a community; administrative problems related to park and recreation problems.
Prerequisites & Notes
Twelve semester hours of recreation class credit or permission of the instructor. Field trip.
Credits: 3
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REC 4850 - Financial Practices for Leisure Service Agencies.
(3-0-3) The investigation of the financial structures, resources, budget management and accounting procedures for public and private recreation agencies.
Credits: 3
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REC 4950 - Therapeutic Leisure Services for the Aged.
(3-0-3) Scope of the therapeutic recreation services available through private and public agencies; analysis of programs designed for persons with physical, emotional, intellectual or social disorders and handicaps. Practical experiences are provided.
Credits: 3
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REC 5420 - Principles and Philosophies of Leisure.
(2-0-2) A study of historic and future trends in the status of leisure in the American society. An analysis of the role of the leisure service agency in present society.
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate or senior standing.
Credits: 2
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REC 5430 - Seminar in Issues and Trends in Leisure Service Agencies.
(3-0-3) Identification and discussion of current issues and trends in the recreation movement in the U.S. and foreign lands.
Credits: 3
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SCI 5000 - Contemporary Issues and Ethics in Science for Natural Science Teachers.
(3-0-3) Development of the foundation, theory, and practice of science and scientific ethics. Analysis of contemporary issues in the Biological and Physical Sciences and their potential impact on science, technology, and society.
Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment in M.S. in Natural Sciences degree program or consent of instructor.
Credits: 3
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SCI 5001 - Statistical Applications for Natural Science Teachers.
(3-0-3) Methods of quantitative analysis of educational and scientific data. This course will center on statistical concepts and statistical methodology useful in the descriptive, experimental, and analytical study of educational and scientific phenomena.
Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment in the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree program or consent of instructor.
Credits: 3
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SCI 5002 - History of Science for Natural Science Teachers.
(3-0-3) This course examines the history of natural science from ancient to modern times, with emphasis on the dynamics of scientific investigation and the personalities and social context that shape initial acceptance or rejection of an idea. Case studies of the resolution of conflicting ideas and competing experiments are studied. The ultimate determination of the validity of any scientific theory is experiment. The conclusive experiments that resolved debates and led to major advances in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science and Physics are examined.
Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment in M.S. in Natural Sciences degree program or consent of instructor.
Credits: 3
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SCI 5003 - Introduction to Research for Natural Science Teachers.
(1-0-1) This course examines the basics of constructing a sound research/project proposal. It also provides information on how students can apply for grants relevant to work conducted in their own local school district.
Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment in the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree program.
Credits: 1
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SCI 5004 - Special Projects for Natural Science Teachers.
(Arr.-Arr.-2) Students propose, design and conduct a research project
in their science classrooms. Projects may include theoretical,
pedagogical or laboratory work under the supervision of an M.S. in
Natural Sciences faculty advisor. A written proposal must be approved
by the M.S. in Natural Sciences faculty advisor and the M.S. in Natural
Sciences program coordinator prior to conducting the project.
Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment in M.S. in Natural Sciences degree program.
Credits: 2
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SCI 5005 - Seminar for Science Teachers
(Arr-Arr-1) Students will evaluate and present seminars based on the
results and analysis of independent research, thesis research or
special projects for the M.S. in Natural Sciences program. Attendance
required of all M.S. in Natural Sciences degree candidates. Course will
be repeated over three summers for a total of 3 semester hours credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment in M.S. in Natural Sciences degree program.
Credits: 1
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SCI 5006 - Independent Study for Natural Science Teachers.
(Arr.-Arr.-1 to 3) Selected problems based upon the student’s background and interests.
Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment in the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree program, permission of instructor and instructor’s department chair.
Credits: 1 to 3
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SCI 5007 - Research for Natural Science Teachers.
(Arr.-Arr.-1 to 3) Original research in science or science teaching
conducted in consultation with a thesis advisor. A maximum of 6
semester hours in a combination of SCI 5007 and SCI 5950 may be applied
toward the research and thesis component of the M.S. in Natural
Sciences degree.
Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment in the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree program and permission of the instructor and instructor’s department chair.
Credits: 1 to 3
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SCI 5950 - Thesis for Natural Science Teachers.
(Arr.-Arr.-1 to 3) Thesis based on original research conducted in consultation with a thesis advisor. Intended for thesis option students conducting original research in consultation with a thesis advisor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of instructor and instructor’s department chair.
Credits: 1 to 3
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SED 4751 - Strategies of Adult Instruction.
(3-0-3) Methods, techniques, and devices in adult education, developing action-oriented learning situations, programmed instruction, developing appropriate materials and evaluating the outcome of courses.
Credits: 3
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SED 4780 - Studies in Education.
(3-0-3) Problems in education, student activities, curriculum, guidance, and evaluation. Each student is assigned an individual problem.
Prerequisites & Notes
Eight semester hours in education and psychology.
Credits: 3
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SED 4790 - Studies in Education.
(2-0-2) Problems in education, student activities, curriculum, guidance, and evaluation. Each student is assigned an individual problem.
Prerequisites & Notes
Eight semester hours in education and psychology.
Credits: 2
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SED 4800 - Studies in Education.
(1-0-1) Problems in education, student activities, curriculum, guidance, and evaluation. Each student is assigned an individual problem.
Prerequisites & Notes
Eight semester hours in education and psychology.
Credits: 1
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SED 4850 - Seminar and Field Experiences in Adult Education.
(2-6-4) A supervised experience in an adult educational operation which will allow the student to apply his/her skills and training to teach adults. A follow-up of these experiences and other specific areas and topics will be given further study through readings, reports, and group discussions.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 4751, approval by the department chair and acceptance by a cooperating adult education organization.
Credits: 4
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SED 5400 - Special Issues.
(Arr.-Arr. 2 to 3) A study of special issues in education designed to help educators relate research to practice. May be repeated for credit. Cross-listed with CSD/EDA/EDU/ELE/MLE/SPE/STG. 5400.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the Graduate School.
Credits: 2 to 3
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SED 5750 - Special Problems in Gerontology.
(Arr.-Arr.-1) A study of problems of the elderly with variable course content.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of three semester hours.
Credits: 1
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SED 5950 - Thesis.
(Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) As arranged. (Credit/No Credit) A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in combination of 5950 and 5990.
Credits: 3 to 6
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SED 5990 - Independent Study.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-6) Intended to permit a student to pursue more intensively various aspects of his/her special interest.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the department chair.
Credits: 1 to 6
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SOC 4750 - Sociological Analysis of Juvenile Delinquency.
(3-0-3) Advanced study of theories of etiology, treatment and prevention.
Prerequisites & Notes
SOC 2710G, 2761 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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SOC 4790 - The Correctional Process: A Sociological Analysis.
(3-0-3) Provides an understanding of the entire field of correctional systems in terms of its official objectives, its actual effects and effectiveness, including special focus on experimental programs.
Prerequisites & Notes
SOC 2710G and 2761.
Credits: 3
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SOC 4800 - Sociological Aspects of Gerontology.
(3-0-3) Review of current gerontological theories and research; consideration of structural and functional aspects of the social order as related to the aging process.
Prerequisites & Notes
SOC 2710G or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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SOC 4820 - Sociology of Health and Health Care.
(3-0-3) This course provides a sociological analysis of health, illness, and health care systems. Substantive topics covered include the social distribution of health and illness, the illness experience, the socialization and development of health care workers, and the social organization of medicine.
Prerequisites & Notes
SOC 2710 or permission of the instructor
Credits: 3
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SOC 4900 - Current Issues in Sociology.
(3-0-3) Analysis of selected current social problems. Restricted to majors in Sociology and Social Science. With permission of instructor, may be taken twice for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
SOC 3250, 3610 and 3620; senior standing or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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SPE 4765 - Identification and Instructional Strategies: Individuals with Gifts and Talents.
(3-1-3) This course prepares teachers to identify individuals with gifts and talents. Modification of the general curriculum and instructional strategies for learners with gifts and talents are addressed.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPE 2000 and 3000 and permission of department chairperson.
Credits: 3
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SPE 4800 - Diagnosis and Assessment of Learners with Exceptional Learning Needs.
(3-2-4) This course examines formal and informal assessment as used to determine achievement of individuals with exceptional learning needs across severity levels. Selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of formal and informal assessments for the purpose of identifying exceptional learning needs are also addressed. Supervised and evaluated administration and interpretation of diagnostic tests is integral to this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPE 3000, 3200, 3201,4700 must be taken prior to or concurrently with this course.
Credits: 4
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SPE 4820 - Assessment of Young Children (Birth to 8) With Exceptional Learning Needs.
(3-1-3) This course addresses both formal and informal assessment of young children at risk and with exceptional learning needs across severity levels, excluding vision and hearing. Screening, observation strategies, the link between assessment and instruction, and writing formative and summative reports are also addressed. Practica provides observation of preschool screening and administration of norm referenced/criterion referenced assessments.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPE 3000 and 3200 or per-mission of the department chairperson. Corequisite: SPE 4720 or permission of the department chairperson.
Credits: 3
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