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FCS 4820 - Death and Dying
(3-0-3) Issues of death and dying and the implications for individuals and their families.
Prerequisites & Notes
This course is restricted to students majoring in the B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences, ABC (Associate’s to Bachelor’s in Child Care) Program, B.S. in Career and Technical Education‐Family and Consumer Sciences, M.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences, M.A. in Gerontology, M.A. in Aging Studies, and M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics; minoring in Family and Consumer Sciences; and to students in the Lumpkin College of Business & Applied Sciences (or, a student from another College who is pursuing a Minor in Family and Consumer Sciences).
Credits: 3
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FCS 4840 - The Disadvantaged Family.
(3-0-3) Low income and minority group families and their values, needs, problems, and practices.
Prerequisites & Notes
This course is restricted to students majoring in the B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences, ABC
(Associate’s to Bachelor’s in Child Care) Program, B.S. in Career and Technical Education‐Family and
Consumer Sciences, M.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences, M.A. in Gerontology, M.A. in Aging Studies,
and M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics; minoring in Family and Consumer Sciences; and to students in the
Lumpkin College of Business & Applied Sciences (or, student from another College who is pursuing a
Minor in Family and Consumer Sciences).
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in FCS 1800 or FCS 2800 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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FCS 4845 - Family Stress and Resilience
(3-0-3) This course will define what is meant by family crisis, identify some of the major theoretical frameworks for studying families in crisis, consider major life-style transitions, and explore the major catastrophic crises families face. It will also examine resources and strengths that enable families to deal with crises more adequately.
Prerequisites & Notes
Notes: This course is restricted to students majoring in the B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences, ABC (Associate’s to Bachelor’s in Child Care) Program, B.S. in Career and Technical Education‐Family and Consumer Sciences, M.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences, M.A. in Gerontology, M.A. in Aging Studies, and M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics; minoring in Family and Consumer Sciences; and to students in the Lumpkin College of Business & Applied Sciences (or, student from another College who is pursuing a Minor in Family and Consumer Sciences).
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in FCS 1800 or FCS 2800 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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FCS 4846 - Aging and the Family.
(3-0-3) Aging as a phase in the family developmental process and the consequent effect.
Prerequisites & Notes
Notes: This course is restricted to students majoring in the B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences, ABC (Associate’s to Bachelor’s in Child Care) Program, B.S. in Career and Technical Education‐Family and Consumer Sciences, M.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences, M.A. in Gerontology, M.A. in Aging Studies, and M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics; minoring in Family and Consumer Sciences; and to students in the Lumpkin College of Business & Applied Sciences (or, student from another College who is pursuing a Minor in Family and Consumer Sciences).
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in FCS 1800 or FCS 2800 or permission of the instructor
Credits: 3
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FCS 4851 - Infant Development.
(2-2-3) Study of current theories and research on infant and toddler development and care. Application of knowledge through supervised observation and participation in FCS Infant Development Laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes
FCS 2850 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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FCS 4854 - Parent-Child Study and Community Involvement.
(3-0-3) Detailed study of parent-child interaction and community involvement; in-depth study of parent education programs, methodology and techniques. Observation required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Notes: This course is restricted to students majoring in the B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences, ABC (Associate’s to Bachelor’s in Child Care) Program, B.S. in Career and Technical Education‐Family and Consumer Sciences, M.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences, M.A. in Gerontology, M.A. in Aging Studies, and M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics; minoring in Family and Consumer Sciences; and to students in the Lumpkin College of Business & Applied Sciences (or, student from another College who is pursuing a Minor in Family and Consumer Sciences).
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in FCS 1800 or FCS 2800 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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FCS 4859 - Administration of Child and Family Services Programs
(3-0-3) Organization, administration, curricula, facilities, licensing, parent involvement/education, and types of child care programs are presented. Observation required.
Credits: 3
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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
Notes: This course is restricted to students majoring in the B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences, ABC (Associate’s to Bachelor’s in Child Care) Program, B.S. in Career and Technical Education‐Family and Consumer Sciences, M.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences, M.A. in Gerontology, M.A. in Aging Studies, and M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics; minoring in Family and Consumer Sciences; and to students in the Lumpkin College of Business & Applied Sciences (or, student from another College who is pursuing a Minor in Family and Consumer Sciences).
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in FCS 1800 or FCS 2800 or permission of the instructor
Credits: 3
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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
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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
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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
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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
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FCS 5150 - Medical Nutrition Therapy.
(2-0-2) Based on the Nutrition Care Process, advanced medical nutrition therapy and specific nutrition intervention techniques are applied to various disease states.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 2
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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
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FCS 5153 - Nutrition Education Throughout the Life Cycle
(3-0-3) Study of nutrition as a factor in human growth and development with a focus on educating individuals, families, and communities on healthy eating behaviors
Prerequisites & Notes
FCS 3756
Credits: 3
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FCS 5154 - Medical Nutrition Therapy
(2-0-2) Based on the Nutrition Care Process, advanced medical nutrition therapy and specific nutrition intervention techniques are applied to various disease states.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 2
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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
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FCS 5156 - Nutrition Services Management
(1-0-1) Concepts of managing nutrition services, including financial, human, environmental, physical and material.
Prerequisites & Notes
FCS 4940
Credits: 1
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FCS 5200 - Immersion in Long Term Care
(3-0-3) This course will review and critique current trends in person-centered care for older adults with a foucs on professional development. Central to the course is an experiential learning requirement where students live in a nursing home as a resident for 48 hours. The extended time in the long-term care facility allows students to synthesize and apply knowledge gained from courses completed throughout the interdisciplinary master’s degree program.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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FCS 5470 - Evaluation in Family and Consumer Sciences.
(3-0-3) The evaluation process, critique and design of evaluation systems and instruments.
Credits: 3
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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
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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
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FCS 5850 - Theories of 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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FIN 4820 - International Finance.
(3-0-3) Financial aspects of operating multinational firms. Topics included are international markets, exchange rate theories, foreign trade financing, and both raising funds and investing resources internationally.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior or Graduate standing, BUS 3710 with C or better, FIN 3730, BUS 3200 or ECN 3860, or permission of the Associate Chair, School of Business.
Credits: 3
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GEO 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
GEO 3810/5810 (Geographic Information Systems I) or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
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GEO 5810 - Introduction to Geographic Information Science
(2-2-3) A graduate-level introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Science (GIScience) emphasizing broad software competency, foundations of spatial information theory, project design and management, and awareness of current trends in GIS research & technology. Hands-on labs will focus on conceptual understanding of how spatial entities and processes are modeled in a GIS environment, and will expose students to both commercial and open source GIS. In addition, students will learn how to identify relevant literature and case studies, plan and develop a project to meet a functional GIS analysis objective, and prepare high-quality written and cartographic output for presentation within the broader GIS community. This course is intended for graduate-level students who have not taken undergraduate GIS coursework.
Prerequisites & Notes
None.
Credits: 3
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GEO 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
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GEO 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
GEO 5810 or permission from the Instructor
Credits: 3
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GEO 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
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GEO 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
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GEO 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
GEO 5820.
Credits: 3
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GEO 5880 - Geospatial Data Models
(2-2-3) This course explores a diverse range of geospatial data models used to represent geographic features on the earth’s surface. Models of geographic objects, regions, distributions and networks will be discussed. Students will learn advanced techniques for measuring, transforming, and analyzing geospatial data, with applications to both physical and human landscapes.
Prerequisites & Notes
GEO 5810 (intro to GIScience)
Credits: 3
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GEO 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
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GEO 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.
Prerequisites & Notes
Teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEO 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.
Prerequisites & Notes
Teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEO 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.
Prerequisites & Notes
Teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.
Credits: 1 to 6
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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
None.
Credits: 3
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GEO 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
GEO 1430, 3405, 3430, 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 director.
Credits: 6
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GEO 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 GEO 1300 G, or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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GEO 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
GEO 430 and BIO 3612 or permission of the instructor. Credit not granted for both GEO 4892 and BIO 4892.
Credits: 4
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GEO 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.
Prerequisites & Notes
Teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEO 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.
Prerequisites & Notes
Teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEO 55903 - Special Topics III
(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.
Prerequisites & Notes
Teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEO 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.
Prerequisites & Notes
Teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEO 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.
Prerequisites & Notes
Teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEO 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.
Prerequisites & Notes
Teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.
Credits: 1 to 6
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CMN 4910 - Applied Health Communication.
(3-0-3) An application of health communication principles and competencies focusing on the development and implementation of health campaigns used by health communication professionals. Cross-listed with HST. 4910.
Prerequisites & Notes
None.
Credits: 3
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HCM 4950A - Special Topics in Health Communication
(3-0-3) This course will examine contemporary issues in health communication to allow students the opportunity to study topics of special interest and/or timelines not ordinarily covered in traditional courses.
Prerequisites & Notes
HCM 2910
Credits: 3
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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HST 4910 - Applied Health Communication
(3-0-3) An application of health communication principles and competencies focusing on the development and implementation of health campaigns used by health communication professionals. Cross-listed with CMN 4910.
Prerequisites & Notes
None.
Credits: 3
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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
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