Apr 23, 2024  
2014-2015 EIU Graduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 EIU Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Communication Studies

  
  • CMN 5530 - Intercultural Communication


    (3-0-3) Students investigate various theories and approaches to the study of communication and culture across a variety of contexts.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5610 - Media Criticism. (5330)


    (3-0-3) A study of various critical approaches to the analysis of the medium of television. Consideration will be given to various methodological approaches to the study of the historical, economic, political, cultural, and sociological impact of television.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5630 - Computer-mediated Communication


    (3-0-3) A study of current trends in computer technology in society and organizations. Included is the impact of Internet information and commerce upon worldwide communication. An orientation to relevant hardware and software is included. Cross-listed with JOU. 5630.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5700 - Public Relations


    (3-0-3) This course is an introduction to the major paradigms and conceptualization of public relations. It confronts the major theoretical issues that now characterize the field, with an emphasis on actual theories of public relations. It examines how theoretical
    approaches to public relations influence analysis, understanding and application of public relations strategy and message creation in contemporary society.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5710 - Organizational Communication.


    (3-0-3) An examination of how communication creates different types of organizations and how these organizations in turn direct and control employees’ actions and communication.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5720 - Seminar in Public Relations.


    (3-0-3) Study of special topics in Public Relations. Practical applications of the principles of Communication Studies. May be repeated once with a change in course content.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5730 - Communication Training and Development.


    (3-0-3) An examination of how communication theories are used in the training environment. Emphasis is placed on the principles related to design, content, and delivery of programs that result in communication knowledge and skill development.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5820 - Rhetorical Criticism. (5310)


    (3-0-3) An examination in depth of the purposes, practices, models and applications of various analytical approaches to communication criticism.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5900 - Instructional Practicum


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) Students learn and apply pedagogy skills in a supervised setting.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Students must have completed 9 hours of CMN courses and maintain degree seeking status.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5901 - Advanced Instructional Practicum


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) Students learn and apply advanced and/or specialized pedagogy skills in a supervised setting.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Completion of CMN 5900 Instructional Practicum with a grade of “credit” (C).

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5920 - Creative Project


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) (Credit/No Credit) Students engage in a project with an applied communication focus that reflects a thorough understanding of communication theory and research. NOTE: a maximum of six semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5920, 5950, 5990, and/or 5997.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 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
  
  • CMN 5990 - Independent Study


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) The study of and report on a specific problem in speech. Student presents an individual study plan for researching history, theory, and/or practice of speech. Approval of the independent study plan must be obtained prior to enrollment. NOTE: A maximum of six semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5950, 5990 and/or 5997.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • CMN 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
  
  • CMN 5997 - Study Abroad


    (Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) Special permission of the department. NOTE: A maximum of six semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5920 5950, 5990 and/or 5997.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3 to 6
  
  • CMN 55001 - Techniques for Teaching Assistants in Speech Communication I


    (1-0-1) (Credit/No Credit) Supervised experience for graduate teaching assistants in Communication Studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment limited to Graduate Teaching Assistants in Communication Studies. Must be taken for both Fall and Spring semesters and may not be applied toward the degree in Communication Studies. May be repeated once for a combined maximum credit of 4 semester hours in CMN 55001, 55002, 55003, and 55004.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CMN 55002 - Techniques for Teaching Assistants in Speech Communication II


    (1-0-1) (Credit/No Credit) Supervised experience for graduate teaching assistants in Communication Studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment limited to Graduate Teaching Assistants in Communication Studies. Must be taken for both Fall and Spring semesters and may not be applied toward the degree in Communication Studies. May be repeated once for a combined maximum credit of 4 semester hours CMN 55001, 55002, 55003, and 55004.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CMN 55003 - Techniques for Teaching Assistants in Speech Communication III


    (1-0-1) (Credit/No Credit) Supervised experience for graduate teaching assistants in Communication Studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment limited to Graduate Teaching Assistants in Communication Studies. Must be taken for both Fall and Spring semesters and may not be applied toward the degree in Communication Studies. May be repeated once for a combined maximum credit of 4 semester hours CMN 55001, 55002, 55003, and 55004.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CMN 55004 - Techniques for Teaching Assistants in Speech Communication IV


    (1-0-1) (Credit/No Credit) Supervised experience for graduate teaching assistants in Communication Studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment limited to Graduate Teaching Assistants in Communication Studies. Must be taken for both Fall and Spring semesters and may not be applied toward the degree in Communication Studies. May be repeated once for a combined maximum credit of 4 semester hours CMN 55001, 55002, 55003, and 55004.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CMN 59401 - Creative Thesis I


    (Arr.-Arr. 3-6) Students engage in a capstone project with an applied communication focus that reflects a comprehensive understanding of communication theory and research.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once. A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5920, 5940, 5950, and/or 5997.

    Credits: 3 to 6
  
  • CMN 59402 - Creative Thesis II


    (Arr.-Arr. 3-6) Students engage in a capstone project with an applied communication focus that reflects a comprehensive understanding of communication theory and research.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once. A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5920, 5940, 5950, and/or 5997.

    Credits: 3 to 6
  
  • CMN 59501 - Thesis I


    (Arr.-Arr.-3-6) As arranged. (Credit/No Credit)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once. A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5920, 5940, 5950, and/or 5997.

    Credits: 3 to 6
  
  • CMN 59502 - Thesis II


    (Arr.-Arr.-3-6) As arranged. (Credit/No Credit)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once. A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5920, 5940, 5950, and/or 5997.

    Credits: 3 to 6
  
  • CMN 59801 - Internship I


    (Arr.-Arr.-3-9) Students practice teaching in a supervised community college classroom.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Students must have completed 28 hours of CMN courses and maintain degree seeking status. Approval of the Graduate Coordinator required. May be repeated once.

    Credits: 3 to 9
  
  • CMN 59802 - Internship II


    (Arr.-Arr.-3-9) Students practice teaching in a supervised community college classroom.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Students must have completed 28 hours of CMN courses and maintain degree seeking status. Approval of the Graduate Coordinator required. May be repeated once.

    Credits: 3 to 9
  
  • CMN 59803 - Internship III


    (Arr.-Arr.-3-9) Students practice teaching in a supervised community college classroom.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    Students must have completed 28 hours of CMN courses and maintain degree seeking status. Approval of the Graduate Coordinator required. May be repeated once.

    Credits: 3 to 9

Counseling and Student Development

  
  • CSD 5400A - Special Issues


    (Arr.-Arr.-2) A study of special issues in education designed to help educators relate research to practice. May be repeated once for credit if a different topic is offered. Cross-listed with EDA/EDU/ELE/MLE/SED/SPE/STG 5400.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the Graduate School.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CSD 5400B - Special Issues


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) A study of special issues in education designed to help educators relate research to practice. May be repeated once for credit if a different topic is offered. Cross-listed with EDA/EDU/ELE/MLE/SED/SPE/STG 5400.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the Graduate School.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5490 - Special Topics


    (Arr.-Arr.-1) Provides the student an opportunity for investigation and analysis of educational problems of a significant nature. May be repeated with different topics for a total of six semester hours credit.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CSD 5491 - Special Topics


    (Arr.- Arr.-1) Provides the student an opportunity for investigation and analysis of educational problems of a significant nature. May be repeated with different topics for a total of six semester hours credit.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CSD 5492 - Special Topics


    (Arr.- Arr.-1) Provides the student an opportunity for investigation and analysis of educational problems of a significant nature. May be repeated with different topics for a total of six semester hours credit.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CSD 5493 - Special Topics


    (Arr.- Arr.-1) Provides the student an opportunity for investigation and analysis of educational problems of a significant nature. May be repeated with different topics for a total of six semester hours credit.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CSD 5494 - Special Topics


    (Arr.- Arr.-1) Provides the student an opportunity for investigation and analysis of educational problems of a significant nature. May be repeated with different topics for a total of six semester hours credit.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CSD 5495 - Special Topics


    (Arr.- Arr.-1) Provides the student an opportunity for investigation and analysis of educational problems of a significant nature. May be repeated with different topics for a total of six semester hours credit.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CSD 5500 - Research Methods


    (3-1-4) This course is designed to introduce students to research methodology in the counseling and student affairs professions. The course has two purposes: 1) to develop informed consumers of research and 2) to develop in students an appreciation of research and its application in counseling and student affairs. Lab includes a series of statistical exercises.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 4
  
  • CSD 5505 - Research Methods in College Student Affairs


    (3-1-4) This course is designed to introduce students to research methodology in the college student affairs profession. The course has two purposes: 1) to develop informed consumers about research and 2) to develop in students an appreciation of research and its application in college student affairs. Lab includes a series of statistical exercises.

    Credits: 4
  
  • CSD 5510 - Professional Orientation.


    (3-0-3)  This course provides an orientation to the counseling profession. Areas covered include an understanding of all aspects of professional functioning such as history of the profession, roles, organizational structures, preparation standards, credentialing, legal and ethical issues and the emerging use of technology within the counseling field.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5520 - Theories of Counseling


    (3-0-3) This course provides a survey of major theories of counseling. Areas covered include history of each theory, theory of personality development, theory of counseling application, research, and use with diverse groups

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5530 - Basic Counseling Skills


    (3-1-4) A course in the application of theories with emphasis upon developing knowledge and skills expected of the professional counselor. Lab includes Interpersonal Process Recall (Triadic counseling practice).

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 4

  
  • CSD 5600 - Cross-Cultural Counseling


    (3-0-3) This course is designed to provide an introduction to an overview of the challenges and processes of counseling clients in our culturally diverse society. Factors will include race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, mental and physical characteristics. Special emphasis will be placed on becoming aware of one’s own culture in order to view the client’s world.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSD 5500, CSD 5510, CSD 5520 and CSD 5530, or by permission of chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5610 - Human Development for Counselors


    (3-0-3) This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the nature and needs of individuals at all developmental levels. It is based on life‐span theories of development, which assume that there is a developmental logic to behavior. The course will help counselors assess and provide appropriate strategies to help clients work through issues that block growth and adaption. Major theories, concepts, and principles related to physical, psychosocial, cognitive, moral, spiritual, emotional, self, and cultural development will be examined.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSD 5500, CSD 5510, CSD 5520, CSD 5530, or by permission of chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5620 - Group Counseling.


    (3-0-3) This course is designed to provide both theoretical and experiential understanding of group purpose, development, dynamics, counseling theories, group counseling methods and skills, and other group approaches.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSD 5500, CSD 5510, CSD 5520, CSD 5530, or by permission of chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5630 - Practicum


    (3-1-4) This course provides for the development of counseling skills under supervision within a student’s program of study. Lab includes individual and triadic supervision.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be taken concurrently with CSD 5500, CSD 5510, CSD 5520 and CSD 5530. Chair required to register.
    School Counseling Concentration: CSD 5600, CSD 5620 and CSD 5940 must be completed before or taken concurrently with CSD 5630.
    Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration: CSD 5620, CSD 5930 and CSD 5980 must be completed before or taken concurrently with CSD 5630.

    Credits: 4

  
  • CSD 5640 - Play Therapy


    (3-0-3) The course covers the importance of play in educational and therapeutic situations, discussion of play therapy theories and values of play techniques and play as therapeutic treatment. It is designed to provide a study of developmentally appropriate counseling interventions for children and adolescents with a focus on play as a concrete, natural medium of expression for children and its utilization for therapeutic purposes. The clinical relationship between therapist and child will be explored. Students will learn child‐centered skills to further develop that relationship in this course. Various play therapy theories & techniques and their rationales will be studied. Legal and ethical issues specific to play therapy, along with multicultural considerations will be discussed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSD 5500, CSD 5510, CSD 5520, CSD 5530

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5710 - Leadership and Administration in Higher Education


    (3-0-3) This course is designed to provide graduate students in college student affairs with a working knowledge of Leadership and Administration in Higher Education.  The intent of the course will be to study  leadership strategies in higher education with a focus on staff development,  management techniques, administrative principles and evaluation strategies.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5715 - Individual and Group Intervention


    (3-0-3) This course is designed to provide graduate students in college student affairs with the knowledge and experiences that relate to providing counseling, advising support, direction, feedback, referral, and guidance to individuals and groups. Students will have the opportunity to study the various theorists and to apply their theories to facilitate positive change through reading, self-reflection, classroom exercises, role-plays, group processes and observation. In addition, students will learn and practice skills involved in helping relationships.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5720 - Student Development Theory I


    (3-0-3) This course is designed to provide graduate students in college student affairs with a working knowledge of the concepts that form the major and emerging theories of college student development.  Students will have the opportunity to study the various theorists and to apply their theories to the field through class discussion, papers, and other special projects.  In addition, a model for the development of reflective judgment will be considered along with its implications for professionals in the area of college student development.  In addition, students will become familiar with a variety of uses for technology both in their coursework and in their profession.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5725 - Student Development Theory II: Contemporary Theories


    (3-0-3) This advanced course in student development theory is designed to acquaint future student affairs professionals with a broader range of theory than the foundation theories studied in the introductory course. Special focus will be directed toward understanding the implications of these models for the policies and practices of education in general and student affairs in particular. The major purpose of the course is to provide students with an in-depth review of contemporary student development theories, an opportunity to apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate current and emerging theories in a seminar format in preparation for significant roles of leadership working with college students.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSD 5720

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5730 - History and Philosophy of Higher Education


    (3-0-3) This course is designed to acquaint students with the evolution of higher education primarily in the United States. Special attention will be given to forces that have shaped its development including the history of critical philosophical debates and issues about the nature and role of higher education. Cross-listed with EDF 5730

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5735 - Multicultural Competencies and Social Justice in College Student Affairs


    (3-0-3) This course is designed to acquaint future student affairs professionals with competency skills deemed necessary for the successful practice of student affairs administration in multicultural and diverse higher education settings. Characterisitcs, policies, practices, and organization dynamics of higher education institutions that affect the delivery of services and programs for all members of the higher education community are the focus of this course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5741 - Collegiate Environments


    (3-0-3) This course will introduce students to the complexity of college campuses and cultures including the physical, social, and psychological aspects of these environments. Theories, research, assessment devices, and design strategies will be utilized to describe the college environment and explain its impact on students and staff. The intent of the course is to become familiar with higher education settings and strategies for enhancing these environments. Also, students will examine environmental influences on human behavior in the collegiate setting in an effort to maximize student learning and development. Throughout the course, attention will be paid to the impact of campus environment on diverse student populations and a variety of student groups.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5750 - Governance and Finance in Higher Education.


    (3-0-3) This course is designed to acquaint future student affairs professionals with governance, administrative, financial and budgetary information, and activities relevant to the operation of institutions of higher education. Emphasis will be placed on developing budgeting and planning skills to be used in administrative positions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5760 - Legal and Ethical Issues in College Student Affairs.


    (3-0-3) This course is designed to equip students with a working knowledge of current, past and potential laws and legal issues affecting higher education, and to apply ethics standards and ethical decision making into all aspects of professional practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5775 - Fundraising and Development in Higher Education


    (3-0-3) This course is designed to acquaint future student affairs professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in the area of philanthropy in higher education with an emphasis on college student affairs

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5780 - Supervised Experience in College Student Affairs


    (3-0-3) This course is designed to provide graduate students in college student affairs with practical working experience in which they work in an area of student affairs. Students will be supervised by a professional working in an area of student affairs along with the course instructor. Through course assignments, discussions, and interactions with professionals in the field, students will become familiar with the functions of various careers in college student affairs.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5880 - Supervised Experience in College Student Affairs


    (3-0-3) This course is designed to provide graduate students in college student affairs with practical working experience in which they work in an area of student affairs. Students will be supervised by a professional working in an area of student affairs along with the course instructor. Through course assignments, discussions, and interactions with professionals in the field students will be come familiar with the functions of various careers in college student affairs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5900 - Appraisal.


    (3-0-3) This course is designed to provide an understanding of individual and group approaches to assessment and evaluation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSD 5500, CSD 5510, CSD 5520, CSD 5530, or by permission of chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5920 - Career Counseling


    (3-0-3) This course is designed to provide an understanding of career development and related life factors.
    Special emphasis will be placed on counseling processes designed to assess and assist individuals with career development problems and/or issues.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSD 5500, CSD 5510, CSD 5520, CSD 5530, or by permission of chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5930 - Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling.


    (3-0-3) This course will acquaint students with current issues in the field of clinical mental health counseling.
    It will include the setting, functions, training, and ethical standards required for successful participation in the mental health field. Specific problems clients encounter, client assessment, intake procedures, treatment planning, case summaries, case notes, and therapeutic techniques will be discussed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSD 5500, CSD 5510, CSD 5520, CSD 5530 or permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5940 - Foundations of School Counseling.


    (3-0-3) provide them with a foundation of knowledge about the school counseling profession, and to assist students in beginning to develop their own professional identity as school counselors. Students will learn about the history of the profession, current trends and issues, the American School Counseling Association’s (ASCA) National Model and the ever-changing role of the school counselor. Students will also examine the societal and cultural issues of the day that impact a school counselor’s mission, including ethical/legal issues.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSD 5500, 5510, 5520, 5530 or permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5941 - Emerging Issues in School Counseling


    (3-0-3) The purpose of this course is to introduce students to emerging issues in School Counseling including
    the diversity of Illinois students and the laws and programs that have been designed to meet their unique needs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSD 5500, CSD 5510, CSD 5520, CSD 5530, CSD 5940

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5942 - School Counseling: Collaboration, Consultation, and Intervention


    (3-0-3)  The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the process of collaboration, consultation and
    intervention within the School Counseling environment. Emphasis will be placed on the School Counselor’s role in working with school staff, parents, and community members to promote the academic, career, and personal/social development of students.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSD 5500, CSD 5510, CSD 5520, CSD 5530

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5943 - Foundations and Management of School Counseling Programs


    (3-0-3) The purpose of this course is to provide a foundation of knowledge of the school counseling profession and develop students’ identity as a professional school counselor. Students will gain an understanding of how to design and manage school counseling programs based on the ASCA National Model. The class will focus on helping students learn the history of the profession, current trends and issues, assessment, organization and planning a counseling program, and management of data.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSD 5500; 5510; 5520; and 5530.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5945 - Management of School Counseling Programs.


    (3-0-3) The purpose of this course is to help students gain an understanding of how to design and manage
    school counseling programs based on the National (ASCA) Model. The class will focus on helping students learn assessment, organization and planning a guidance program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSD 5500, CSD 5510, CSD 5520, CSD 5530, CSD 5940, CSD 5941, or permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5950 - Thesis and Research.


    (Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) (Credit/No Credit) As arranged. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5950 and 5990.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3 to 6
  
  • CSD 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
  
  • CSD 5960 - Family Counseling.


    (3-0-3) This course is designed to serve as an introduction to theories of family dynamics and to serve methods of couple and family counseling. Students will be exposed to a rationale for selecting family and other systems theories as appropriate models for family assessment and counseling.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSD 5500, CSD 5510, CSD 5520, CSD 5530, or permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5970 - Addictions Counseling


    (3-0-3) This course is an introduction to the field of counseling the chemically dependent. The topics to be
    covered are: Ethics, cultural diversity, gender issues, the chemicals of abuse, theories of addiction, assessment and intervention, impact of addictions on families, adult children of alcoholics, counseling techniques and treatment modes, relapse prevention, and harm reduction.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSD 5500, CSD 5510, CSD 5520, CSD 5530, or permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 5980 - Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Planning.


    (3-0-3)This course will acquaint students with descriptive, research‐based clinical knowledge that contributes to the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. Students will also become familiar with the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) of the American Psychiatric Association and its use in clinical practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSD 5500, CSD 5510, CSD 5520, CSD 5530 or permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 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
    Candidate must retain degree-seeking status and secure permission of the department chair or graduate coordinator.

    Credits: 0
  
  • CSD 6900 - Supervised Clinical Experience


    (3-Arr.-3) Internship is a three hundred hour supervised clinical course involving client‐contact experiences and systematic feedback and reflection. This course provides students with the necessary practice skills and conceptual preparation for entry into the profession.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Completion of CSD 5630 with a grade of “B” or better and approval of the Chair. NOTE: Students must make a “B” or better in the final three (3) hours of internship before graduating.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 6901 - Supervised Clinical Experience


    (3-Arr.-3) Internship is a three hundred hour supervised clinical course involving client‐contact experiences and systematic feedback and reflection. This course provides students with the necessary practice skills and conceptual preparation for entry into the profession.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Completion of CSD 5630 with a grade of “B” or better and approval of the Chair. NOTE: Students must make a “B” or better in the final three (3) hours of internship before graduating.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 6902 - Supervised Clinical Experience


    (3-Arr.-3) Internship is a nine hundred hour supervised clinical course involving client contact experiences and systematic feedback and reflection. This course provides students with the necessary practice skills and conceptual preparation for entry into the profession. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Completion of CSD 5630 with a grade of B or better and approval of the department chair. NOTE: Students must make a B or better in the final three (3) hours of internship before graduating.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 6910 - Field Study in Guidance.


    (Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) Supervised research project in all services normally considered part of guidance programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3 to 6
  
  • CSD 6920 - School Supervised Experience


    (3-Arr.- 3) Internship is a 300 hundred hour supervised experience in all services normally considered a part of
    comprehensive developmental guidance program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Completion of CSD 5630 with a grade of “B” or better, successful completion on the Illinois School Counseling certification exam and approval of the Chair.

    NOTE: Students must make a “B” or better in the final three (3)
    hours of internship before graduating.

    Credits: 3

  
  • CSD 6921 - School Supervised Experience


    (3-Arr-3) Internship is a 300 hundred hour supervised experience in all services normally considered a part of
    comprehensive developmental guidance program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Completion of CSD 5630 with a grade of “B” or better, successful completion on the Illinois School Counseling certification exam and approval of the Chair.

    NOTE: Students must make a “B” or better in the final three (3)
    hours of internship before graduating.

    Credits: 3

  
  • CSD 6922 - Supervised Experience


    (3-Arr-3) Internship is a 300 hour supervised experience in all services normally considered a part of comprehensive developmental guidance program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Completion of CSD 5630 with a grade of “B” or better and approval of the Chair.  NOTE:  Students must make a “B” or better in the final three (3) hours of supervised experience before graduating.



    Credits: 3

  
  • CSD 59901 - Independent Study


    (Arr.-Arr.-1) An intensive study in some specialized area of interest in Counseling or College Student Affairs. The student must present an individual study plan for approval. May be repeated once, for no more than six semester hours of Independent Study credit. A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5950 and 5990.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CSD 59902 - Independent Study


    (Arr.-Arr.-2) An intensive study in some specialized area of interest in Counseling or College Student Affairs. The student must present an individual study plan for approval. May be repeated once, for no more than six semester hours of Independent Study credit. A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5950 and 5990.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CSD 59903 - Independent Study


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) An intensive study in some specialized area of interest in Counseling or College Student Affairs. The student must present an individual study plan for approval. May be repeated once, for no more than six semester hours of Independent Study credit. A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5950 and 5990.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 59904 - Independent Study


    (Arr.-Arr.-4) An intensive study in some specialized area of interest in Counseling or College Student Affairs. The student must present an individual study plan for approval. May be repeated once, for no more than six semester hours of Independent Study credit. A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5950 and 5990.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 4
  
  • CSD 59905 - Independent Study


    (Arr.-Arr.-5) An intensive study in some specialized area of interest in Counseling or College Student Affairs. The student must present an individual study plan for approval. May be repeated once, for no more than six semester hours of Independent Study credit. A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5950 and 5990.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 5
  
  • CSD 59906 - Independent Study


    (Arr.-Arr.-6) An intensive study in some specialized area of interest in Counseling or College Student Affairs. The student must present an individual study plan for approval. May be repeated once, for no more than six semester hours of Independent Study credit. A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5950 and 5990.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 6

Earth Science

  
  • ESC 4900 - Earth Science Field Experience for Teachers.


    (2-6-5) Introduction to and field investigations of earth materials and resources, geological and geomorphical processes, and their historical relationships.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Teaching certificate or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 5
  
  • ESC 4950 - Earth Science Field Experience Research for Teachers.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 3) Research on specific topic or topics developed while enrolled in ESC 4900.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ESC 4900.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • ESC 5031 - The Earth for Natural Science Teachers.


    (2-1-3) Examination of earth materials, nature and characteristics of minerals and rocks, soils, and agents that shape the face of the earth–rivers, glaciers, wind, waves and currents, subsurface waters; earth’s internal structure and composition, earthquakes and volcanic activity and continental drift and plate tectonics. Field and laboratory work included.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment in the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree program or consent of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ESC 5032 - Evolution of the Earth for Natural Science Teachers.


    (2-1-3) A geologic study of life forms and land forms.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment in the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree program or consent of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ESC 5033 - The Hydrosphere for Natural Science Teachers.


    (2-1-3) A study of aspects of the water cycle on planet Earth. Special emphasis will be given to the importance of water to the distribution of plant and animal life, its effect on landforms and its importance as a resource for human populations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment in the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree program or consent of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ESC 5034 - Atmosphere for Natural Science Teachers.


    (2-1-3) A systematic survey of the dynamic nature of earth’s atmosphere. Provides a background of global weather and climatic patterns. Topics include earth-sun relations, temperature, precipitation, air pressure, air masses, jet streams, severe weather such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes, climatic classification, and climate change. Contemporary issues of atmospheric forecasting methodology are addressed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment in the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree program or consent of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ESC 5035 - Field Methods in Earth Sciences for Natural Science Teachers.


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) Field investigation of selected physiographic provinces, earth materials, earth resources, geological and geomorphological processes, their origins, environmental significance and importance to human systems. Credit not granted for SCI/ESC 5035 and ESC 4900 or ESC 4950.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment in the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree program or consent of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ESC 5036 - Laboratory Methods in Earth Sciences for Natural Science Teachers.


    (1-4-3) Use of laboratory instrumentation to measure and analyze earth materials. Special emphasis will be placed on the value of laboratory methods in identifying earth materials and solving problems in the earth sciences.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SCI/ESC 5032 or SCI/ESC 5035, enrollment in the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree program or consent of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ESC 5037 - Special Topics in Earth Sciences for Natural Science Teachers.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 3) Intensive investigation of relevant topics of student/faculty interest.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment in the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree program and consent of instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • ESC 5500 - Advanced Earth Science Field Experience for Teachers.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) Field excursion to selected physiographic regions in the U.S. Regional field studies in geomorphology, historical geology, structure, hydrology, and climatology. Land use and modification by humans will also be addressed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Successful completion of ESC 4900 or equivalent experience.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • ESC 5830 - GIS: Building Geodatabses


    (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
  
  • ESC 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
  
  • ESC 55901 - Special Topics I


    (Arr.-Arr.- 1 to 6) Readings, discussion, reports, on-campus and/or off-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 GEG/GEL 5590

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

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


    (Arr.-Arr.- 1 to 6) Readings, discussion, reports, on-campus and/or off-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 GEG/GEL 5590

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

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • ESC 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 GEG/GEL 5590

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

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • ESC 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 GEG/GEL 5990

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

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • ESC 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/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 GEG/GEL 5990

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

    Credits: 1 to 6
 

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