Sep 23, 2024  
2019-2020 EIU Graduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 EIU Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Kinesiology and Sports Studies

  
  • KSR 5450 - Supervisory Experiences in Adult Fitness.


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

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

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSR 5504 - Board of Certification Prep I


    (1-0-1) The first of a two course series designed to prepare qualified athletic training students to sit for the Board of Certification examination.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admittance into the Athletic Training professional master’s degree program and a “C” or better in KSR 5406 – General Medical Conditions in the Athlete

    Credits: 1
  
  • KSR 5505 - Administration in Sports Medicine


    (3-0-3) A critical examination of the various administrative aspects of the athletic training allied healthcare profession.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admittance into the Athletic Training professional master’s degree program and a “C” or better in KSR 5406 – General Medical Conditions in the Athlete.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSR 5506 - Athletic Training & Performance


    (2-1-2) An in-depth examination of the fitness assessments, programming, outcomes and safety precautions as it relates to athletes & the physically active patient population.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admittance into the Athletic Training professional master’s degree program and a “C” or better in KSR 5406 – Athletic Training General Medical Conditions

    Credits: 2
  
  • KSR 5507 - Emergency Management for the Athletic Trainer


    (2-1-2) An in-depth examination on the assessment and management of a broad range of medical emergencies that athletes may experience including traumatic injuries, respiratory and cardiac arrest as well as sudden illnesses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admittance into the Athletic Training professional master’s degree program and a “C” or better in KSR 5406 – Athletic Training General Medical Conditions.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KSR 5508 - Athletic Training Clinical Field Experience V


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) An individualized, clinical field experience in an athletic training professional patient setting. Students will synthesize their knowledge and skills in a supervised environment. The focus will be on athletic performance and training, emergency management for the athletic trainer and business aspects of the profession (budget, insurance, liability, ethics, facility design, etc…).

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admittance into the Athletic Training Master’s Degree program and a “C” or better in KSR 5408 Athletic Training Clinical Field Experience IV.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSR 5600 - Anlaysis of Teaching


    (3-0-3) This course offers students the opportunity to present and analyze systems used in evaluating/assessing student behavior, teacher behavior, and studentteacher interaction. Strategies for planning and implementing effective teaching constructs in physical
    education will be examined.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSR 5604 - Board of Certification Prep II


    (3-0-3) This is the second of a two course series designed to prepare qualified athletic training students to sit for the Board of Certification examination.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admittance into the Athletic Training professional master’s degree program and a “C” or better in KSR 5504 – Board of Certification Prep I.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSR 5608 - Athletic Training Clinical Field Experience VI


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) An individualized, clinical field experience in an athletic training professional patient setting. Students will synthesize their knowledge and skills in a supervised environment. The focus will be on a culmination of all clinical skills and knowledge gained during the students’ matriculation throughout the athletic training program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admittance into the Athletic Training Master’s Degree program and a “C” or better in KSR 5508 Athletic Training Clinical Field Experience V

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSR 5610 - Assessment in Physical Education


    (3-0-3) This course offers students the opportunity to present and analyze authentic formative and summative assessments to measure student learning. In addition, students will disseminate knowledge that contributes to quality professional practice and experience new ways of thinking about assessment. Alternative ways of determining student learning, evaluation, grading and reporting will be explored.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSR 5640 - Graded Exercise Testing and Exercise Prescription for the Apparently Healthy and the Cardiac Patient.


    (3-0-3) The course is designed to examine the theoretical and practical aspects of cardiovascular testing devices and their protocols. In addition, classic techniques in exercise prescription will be investigated and implemented in real life situations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    One course in Exercise Physiology, KSR 5250, and permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSR 5655 - Supervisory Experience in Cardiac Rehabilitation.


    (3-0-3) The course is designed to provide the student with observation and practical experience involving the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center and Eastern Illinois University.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    KSR 5250, 5450, CPR certified, and permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSR 5710 - Sociological Aspects of Sport in America


    (3-0-3)  The course focuses on sports as a social and cultural phenomenon. It investigates the influence of social units, fundamental and social processes, and social values of sport in America.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSR 5860 - Advanced Biomechanics of Resistance Training


    (3-0-3) This course will explore the biomechanical basis of the transduction process that promotes skeletal muscle adaptation. An emphasis will be placed on qualitative and quantitative description of resistance training techniques. There will be detailed discussion concerning the application of resistance training biomechanics to promote specificity of training.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    KSR 3800 Biomechanics or equivalent course

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSR 5900 - Athletic Training Evidence Based Research Methodology II


    (3-0-3) Research methodology capstone experience. Students will focus on evidence based practice research in athletic training with the intent of submitting for professional publication or presentation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admittance into the Athletic Training professional master’s degree program & a “C” or better in KSR 5505 Administration in Sports Medicine

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSR 5901 - Seminar in Kinesiology and Sports Studies


    (Arr.-Arr.-1) Discussion of reports, current problems, trends and research. Required for candidates for the M.S. in Kinesiology and Sports Studies.

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

    Credits: 1
  
  • KSR 5950 - Thesis.


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

    Credits: 3 or 6
  
  • KSR 5951 - Non-credit Thesis


    (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 thesis after completing the maximum number of hours of credit for thesis [5950], research [5900], and independent study [5990] in a thesis option.

    Credits: Audit Only
  
  • KSR 5980 - Internship in Sports Administration.


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) A supervised experience in the various aspects of sports administration. Student will be assigned to a hosting agency which could be a school or college; a sports arena, stadium, recreation area, or a professional team. NOTE: May be repeated for three hours with permission of department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KSR 5990 - Independent Study


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) Individual pursuit of study selected by the student. May be repeated once; a maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5990 and 5950.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • KSR 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

Management

  
  • MGT 4800 - Management of Innovation and Technology.


    (3-0-3) Study of the development, adoption and implementation of new technology in industry. The focus is on the integration of business and technology strategies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Senior or Graduate standing, BUS 3010, or permission of the Associate Chair, School of Business.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MGT 4860 - Managing Conflict, Power and Politics in Organizations


    (3-0-3) A study of the sources and management of conflict in organizations; sources, bases, and uses of power in organizations; and contributing factors, common types, and practical management of organizational politics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Senior standing and MGT 4310 with C or better, or Graduate standing and MBA 5680 with a B or better, or permission of the Associate Chair, School of Business

    Credits: 3
  
  • MGT 4950 - Management Consulting Research.


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) On Demand. Students in this course will be provided with the opportunity to perform consulting services for small business firms in east-central Illinois. Course may be repeated once.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Senior or Graduate standing, BUS 3010, or permission of the Associate Chair, School of Business.

    Credits: 3

Mathematics & Computer Science

  
  • CSM 4873 - Introduction to Cryptography


    (3-0-3)  Classical monoalphabetic cryptosystems (e.g. shift, affine, substitution, and permutation ciphers), classical polyalphabetic cryptosystems (e.g. Hill and Vigenère ciphers), linear feedback shift registers, modern cryptosystems (public key, stream, and block ciphers). Other topics (with particular interest to topics relevant to current events) will be considered, such as: anonymity, identification schemes, secret sharing schemes, multicast security, copyright protection, bit commitment, signature schemes, one-way hash functions, pseudo-random numbers, and electronic cash.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    C or better in either MAT 2345 or MAT 2800, AND C or better in both MAT 2170 and MAT 2550

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSM 4880 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms


    (3-0-3) Design paradigms of algorithms such as brute-force, exhaustive search, divide-and-conquer, backtracking, greedy approach and dynamic programming. Mathematical analysis of algorithms; P, NP, and NP-complete problems; heuristics, approximation algorithms, optimality.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 3870 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSM 4885 - Theory of Computation


    (3-0-3) Proof techniques, finite automata, regular expressions and languages, properties of regular languages, context-free grammars and languages, pushdown automata, properties of context-free languages, Turing machines, and undecidability.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 2670 and MAT 2345, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSM 4970 - Principles of Operating Systems.


    (3-0-3) Historical development of operating systems, processes, and concurrency, memory management, file systems, I/O. Case studies include UNIX, DOS, MVS.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 3670 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSM 4980 - Networking and Distributed Computing


    (3-0-3) An overview of the concepts and algorithms in networking and distributed computing. Topics include protocol stacks, link, network, transport, and application layers, network management, network architecture, network abstractions, distributed algorithms, distributed environments, the client-server model, the peer-to-peer model, and remote procedure calls. There will be case studies and analysis of existing systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    C or better in CSM 3980

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 4750 - Linear Programming.


    (3-0-3) A study of linear inequalities, linear programming problems, and the techniques for solving linear programming problems by the simplex method.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 2442; and MAT 2550 or 4760.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 4760 - Linear Algebra.


    (4-0-4) Vector spaces, linear transformations, dual spaces, invariant direct sum decompositions, Jordan form, inner product spaces.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 3530.

    Credits: 4
  
  • MAT 4780 - Mathematics of Interest


    (3-0-3) Compound and simple interest, annuities, amortization and sinking funds, bonds, and other topics related to insurance.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 2443

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 4810A - Topics in Geometry for Elementary and Middle Level


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) F, S. Topics from geometry useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school. May not be repeated. A maximum of 12 semester hours in MAT 4810A-4810J may be counted toward a degree program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    High school Geometry and Algebra II, or MAT 1271 or placement by ACT Mathematics score; and MAT 1420 and 2420G, all with a C or better.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • MAT 4810B - Topics in the History of Mathematics for Elementary and Middle Level


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) F, S. Topics from the history of mathematics useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school such as. May not be repeated. A maximum of twelve semester hours credit in MAT 4810A-4810J may be counted toward a degree program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    High school Geometry and Algebra II, or MAT 1271 or placement by ACT Mathematics score; and MAT 1420 and 2420G, all with a C or better.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • MAT 4810F - Topics in Number Theory for Elementary and Middle Level.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) F, S. Topics from number theory useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school such as. May not be repeated. A maximum of twelve semester hours credit in MAT 4810A-4810J may be counted toward a degree program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    High school Geometry and Algebra II, or MAT 1271 or placement by ACT Mathematics score; and MAT 1420 and 2420G, all with a C or better.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • MAT 4810H - Topics in Computer Science for Elementary and Middle Level.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) F, S. Topics from computer science useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school such as. May not be repeated. A maximum of twelve semester hours credit in MAT 4810A-4810J may be counted toward a degree program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    High school Geometry and Algebra II, or MAT 1271 or placement by ACT Mathematics score; and MAT 1420 and 2420G, all with a C or better.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • MAT 4810I - Topics in Elementary and Middle Level Mathematics


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) F, S. Topics from mathematics useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school. This course may be repeated once for credit. A maximum of twelve semester hours credit in MAT 4810A-4810J may be counted toward a degree program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    High school Geometry and Algebra II, or MAT 1271 or placement by ACT Mathematics score; and MAT 1420 and 2420G, all with a C or better.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • MAT 4810J - Topics in Elementary and Middle Level Mathematics


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) F, S. Topics from mathematics useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school. This course may be repeated once for credit. A maximum of twelve semester hours credit in MAT 4810A-4810J may be counted toward a degree program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    High school Geometry and Algebra II, or MAT 1271 or placement by ACT Mathematics score; and MAT 1420 and 2420G, all with a C or better.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • MAT 4830 - Introduction to Complex Analysis with Applications.


    (3-0-3) Introduction to complex numbers, analytic functions, linear fractional transformations, the Cauchy-Goursat theorem, residues and poles.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 2443.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 4850 - Operations Research.


    (3-0-3) Construction and use of mathematical models in industrial problem solving; linear programming, decision and game theory. PERT-CPM, inventory models, queuing theory, and simulation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 2550, 3702 and 4750.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 4855 - Introduction to Topology.


    (3-0-3) Introduction to topological spaces, continuous functions, connectedness, compactness, countability and separation axioms, the Tychonoff theorem, and complete metric spaces.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 3530 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 4860 - Mathematical Analysis.


    (4-0-4) A study of limits, convergence of sequences and series, continuity, differentiation, and Riemann integration.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 3530, and C or better in MAT 2443.

    Credits: 4
  
  • MAT 4870 - Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis.


    (3-0-3) Advanced data structures and analysis of their related algorithms; trees, heaps and graphs; searching and sorting. C++ or another object-oriented language will be introduced and used to implement algorithms.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 2670 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 4900 - History of Mathematics.


    (3-0-3) The Ancient Orient. The period of Ancient Greece. The Hellenistic period. Seventeenth to nineteenth century A.D. The beginnings of modern Mathematics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 2800.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 4910 - Number Theory.


    (3-0-3) Divisibility, primes, congruences, power residues, quadratic reciprocity, numerical functions, diophantine equations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 3530.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 4920 - Concepts of Algebra for Elementary and Middle Level Teachers.


    (3-0-3) The investigation of the conceptual foundation of algebra relevant to elementary and middle level teaching. Algebraic reasoning, generalization of mathematical patterns, models for real world phenomena, representations of algebraic ideas, and algebraic tools for mathematical problem solving.




    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 1420 and MAT 2420G, both with a C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 5000A - Mathematics Graduate Seminar


    (1-0-1) Introduction to reading and speaking about mathematics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the MA Mathematics graduate program.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MAT 5000B - Mathematics Graduate Seminar


    (1-0-1) Introduction to reading and speaking about mathematics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the MA Mathematics graduate program.

     

    Credits: 1

  
  • MAT 5035 - Topics in Computer Science.


    (4-0-4) Selected topics in theoretical or applied computer science. Topics may vary depending on student and faculty interests. May be repeated once for credit with change of topic.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 4
  
  • MAT 5100 - Abstract Algebra.


    (4-0-4) Introduction to the study of groups, rings and fields.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 3530 and 4760 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 4
  
  • MAT 5151 - Probability.


    (4-0-4) Elementary and general probability spaces. Random variables, multivariate distributions and the algebra of expectations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 3702 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 4
  
  • MAT 5152 - Statistics.


    (4-0-4) Random sampling, the law of large numbers, confidence intervals, regression, sampling from a normal population and testing hypotheses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 5151 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 4
  
  • MAT 5200 - Higher Geometry.


    (4-0-4) A selection of topics from transformation geometries.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 4760 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 4
  
  • MAT 5210 - An Introduction to Differential Geometry.


    (4-0-4) Local theory of curves and surfaces in Euclidean space. The first and second fundamental forms of a surface. Normal and geodesic curvatures of a curve on a surface. Mean and Gaussian curvatures of a surface. Geodesic lines. Theorema Egregium. Global theorem on curves in Euclidean plane.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 2443 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 4
  
  • MAT 5220 - Topology.


    (4-0-4) Metric spaces. Topological spaces. Connectedness. Compactness.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 4860 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 4
  
  • MAT 5300 - Curriculum and Assessment in Mathematics Education


    (3-0-3) Examination of a broad range of issues related to assessment and curriculum in mathematics education at all levels; alignment of assessment, standards, and curriculum; implications for planning, implementing, and evaluating mathematics instruction

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Experience teaching in grades K-12

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 5301 - Real Variables.


    (4-0-4) Set theory. Cardinal numbers. Real numbers. Measure theory. Lebesgue theory.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 4860 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 4
  
  • MAT 5330 - Complex Variables.


    (4-0-4) Complex numbers, analytic functions, conformal mappings, complex integrals.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 4830 and 4860 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 4
  
  • MAT 5400 - The Teaching of Mathematics in Grades K-6.


    (3-0-3) The techniques, methods, and materials used in teaching the concepts and skills of arithmetic in grades K through six.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment in the curriculum for elementary teachers.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 5409 - Teachers as Researchers in Mathematics Education


    (1-0-1)  Examination and analysis of research in mathematics education conducted by classroom teachers, with the purpose of preparing graduate students in mathematics education to develop a focused and coherent action research proposal in a subsequent course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    8 hours completed in the Master of Arts in Mathematics with Elementary/Middle School EducationOption or Master of Arts in Mathematics with Secondary Mathematics Education Option

    Credits: 1
  
  • MAT 5410 - Action Research in Mathematics Education.


    (3-0-3) This course provides experiences in defining problems and in using research techniques to apply, interpret, and evaluate research specific to mathematics education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 5409 and eight semester hours of coursework in the degree program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 5700 - Topics in Teaching Mathematics.


    (Arr.-Arr.-2 to 4) Study of problems which arise in teaching secondary mathematics, research in mathematics education; assigned reading reports.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Experience teaching grades six through twelve. May be repeated for a maximum of nine semester hours credit.

    Credits: 2 to 4
  
  • MAT 5810A - Topics in Geometry for Elementary/Middle School Teachers.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) Topics from geometry useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school. May not be repeated. A maximum of 12 semester hours in MAT 5810A-5810J may be counted toward a degree program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Experience teaching elementary or middle level grades or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • MAT 5810B - Topics in the History of Mathematics for Elementary/Middle School Teachers.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1- 4) Topics from geometry useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school. May not be repeated. A maximum of 12 semester hours in MAT 5810A-5810J may be counted toward a degree program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Experience teaching elementary or middle level grades or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • MAT 5810D - Topics in Probability for Elementary/Middle School Teachers


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) Topics from probability useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school. May not be repeated. A maximum of 12 semester hours in MAT 5810A-5810J may be counted toward a degree program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Experience teaching elementary or middle level grades or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • MAT 5810E - Topics in Statistics for Elementary/Middle School Teachers.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) Topics from statistics useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school. May not be repeated. A maximum of 12 semester hours in MAT 5810A-5810J may be counted toward a degree program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Experience teaching elementary or middle level grades or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • MAT 5810F - Topics in Number Theory for Elementary/Middle School Teachers.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1- 4) Topics from number theory useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school. May not be repeated. A maximum of 12 semester hours in MAT 5810A-5810J may be counted toward a degree program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Experience teaching elementary or middle level grades or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • MAT 5810H - Topics in Computer Science for Elementary/Middle School Teachers


    (Arr.-Arr.-1- 4) Topics from computer science useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school. May not be repeated. A maximum of 12 semester hours in MAT 5810A-5810J may be counted toward a degree program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Experience teaching elementary or middle level grades or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • MAT 5810I - Topics in Mathematics for Elementary/Middle School Teachers I


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) Topics from mathematics useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school. May not be repeated. A maximum of 12 semester hours in MAT 5810A-5810J may be counted toward a degree program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Experience teaching elementary or middle level grades or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • MAT 5810J - Topics in Mathematics for Elementary/Middle School Teachers II


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) Topics from mathematics useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school. May not be repeated. A maximum of 12 semester hours in MAT 5810A-5810J may be counted toward a degree program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Experience teaching elementary or middle level grades or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • MAT 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
  
  • MAT 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
  
  • MAT 53351 - Topics in Mathematics I


    (Arr.-Arr.-2 to 4) Topics selected from advanced areas in mathematics. Topics may vary depending on student and faculty interests. May be repeated once for credit.

    Credits: 2 to 4
  
  • MAT 53352 - Topics in Mathematics II


    (Arr.-Arr.-2 to 4) Topics selected from advanced areas in mathematics. Topics may vary depending on student and faculty interests. May be repeated once for credit.

    Credits: 2 to 4
  
  • MAT 53353 - Topics in Mathematics III


    (Arr.-Arr.-2 to 4) Topics selected from advanced areas in mathematics. Topics may vary depending on student and faculty interests. May be repeated once for credit.

    Credits: 2 to 4
  
  • MAT 56351 - Mathematical Topics for Secondary School Mathematics Teachers I


    (Arr.-Arr.-2 or 3) Topics selected from areas of mathematics useful in teaching high school mathematics including algebra, analysis, geometry, etc. May be repeated once for credit if a different topic is taught. A maximum of nine semester hours credit may be earned toward a Master’s degree program.

    Credits: 2 to 3
  
  • MAT 56352 - Mathematical Topics for Secondary School Mathematics Teachers II


    (Arr.-Arr.-2 or 3) Topics selected from areas of mathematics useful in teaching high school mathematics including algebra, analysis, geometry, etc. May be repeated once for credit if a different topic is taught. A maximum of nine semester hours credit may be earned toward a Master’s degree program.

    Credits: 2 to 3
  
  • MAT 59501 - Thesis I


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) As arranged. May be repeated once. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 59501, 59502, 59901, 59902 and 59903.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor and department chair.

    Credits: 3 to 6
  
  • MAT 59502 - Thesis II


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) As arranged. May be repeated once. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 59501, 59502, 59901, 59902 and 59903.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor and department chair.

    Credits: 3 to 6
  
  • MAT 59901 - Independent Study I


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) As arranged. May be repeated once. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 59501, 59502, 59901, 59902 and 59903.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor and department chair.

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


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) As arranged. May be repeated once. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 59501, 59502, 59901, 59902 and 59903.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor and department chair.

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


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) As arranged. May be repeated once. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 59501, 59502, 59901, 59902 and 59903.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor and department chair.

    Credits: 1 to 6

Middle Level Education

  
  • ELE 48553 - Exploring ESL Students through Clinical Experiences


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) This course is part of a clinical experiences requirement for students who are either seeking a Graduate Certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL) Instruction or MSEd. in Elementary Education with an emphasis in ESL Instruction. These clinical experiences will be in settings with linguistic diversity and will provide experiences with regard to programs designed to meet the needs of the growing population of English Language Learners (ELLs). Note: A minimum of 40 hours of clinical experiences required per credit hour. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Exploring ESL Students through Clinical Experience courses. Cross-listed with MLE 48553

    Credits: 3
  
  • MLE 4760 - Student Social-Emotional Development in the Middle Grades.


    (3-0-3) Instruction and planning in exploratory and teacher-based advisor-advisee programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 2050 and 3050 for early childhood and elementary majors; concurrent enrollment in MLE 3110 for middle level major; or permission of department chair. University Teacher Education requirements apply and department requirements for enrollment must be met.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MLE 4850 - Exploring English Language Learners through Study Abroad


    (1-0-1) This course is for students registered for the study abroad or study away programs coordinated by the Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle Level education department. These study abroad/study away programs are in settings with high levels of language diversity and will provide a background regarding the programs designed to meet the needs of the growing population of English Language Learners.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    Co-requisites: Must be registered to participate in Study Abroad/Study Away programs with field experiences in school settings with high levels of language diversity. Course may be repeated once with credit.



    Credits: 1

  
  • MLE 4890 - Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students/English Language Learners: Instructional Methods


    (3-0-3) This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with the knowledge, skills and dispositions to effectively organize and implement instructional methods for students that are culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) and/or English Language Learners (ELL). Teacher candidates will research and reflect on various methods and strategies to design instruction to meet the needs of students who are considered CLD/ELL and who may have varying levels of language proficiency.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Early Childhood Major: ELE 3250; Elementary Education: ELE 3100; or permission of the Department Chair.
    University Teacher Education requirements apply and department requirements for enrollment must be met. Cross listed with MLE 4890
     

    Credits: 3
  
  • MLE 5110 - Principles and Procedures in the Middle-Level School.


    (3-0-3) Definition and rationale for middle level education, historical development, components of the middle school, curriculum and organizational patterns, teacher’s role in middle-level education, and planning for instruction. This course partially fulfills the ISBE requirements for middle-level endorsement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 3000 and ELE 3280; SED 3000 or SED 3330 and EDP 3331; completion of the Alternate Certification Program; or permission of department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MLE 5150 - Interdisciplinary Curriculum in the Middle-Level School.


    (3-0-3) Interdisciplinary organization of curriculum and instructional techniques appropriate for middle-level schools. Emphasis on instruction in multiple content areas appropriate for grades 6-8 including enhancement of instruction with available technology. Appropriate assessment measures which comply with current state mandates are also emphasized. This course partially fulfills the ISBE requirements for middle-level endorsement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 3000 and ELE 3280; SED 3000 or SED 3330 and EDP 3331; completion of the Alternate Certification Program; or permission of department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MLE 5270 - Content Area Literacy Instruction


    (3-0-3) Content Area Reading: Implementing of reading strategies, approaches to instruction, and informal assessment of struggling readers. Equivalent course is ELE 5270.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 3280 or permission of department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MLE 47811 - Topics in Junior High/Middle School


    (Arr-Arr-1) On Demand. Current research and practices in junior high school/middle school education, (e.g., organization of school advisory programs, utilization of technology, staff development, legal/ethical concerns, curriculum issues, etc.). May be repeated once with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Topics in Junior High/Middle School Education courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 2000; ELE 2320; MLE 3110; or permission of department chairperson.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MLE 47812 - Topics in Junior High/Middle School Education


    (Arr-Arr-2) On Demand. Current research and practices in junior high school/middle school education, (e.g., organization of school advisory programs, utilization of technology, staff development, legal/ethical concerns, curriculum issues, etc.). May be repeated once with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Topics in Junior High/Middle School Education courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 2000; ELE 2320; MLE 3110; or permission of department chairperson.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MLE 47813 - Topics in Junior High/Middle School Education


    (Arr-Arr-3) On Demand. Current research and practices in junior high school/middle school education, (e.g., organization of school advisory programs, utilization of technology, staff development, legal/ethical concerns, curriculum issues, etc.). May be repeated once with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Topics in Junior High/Middle School Education courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 2000; ELE 2320; MLE 3110; or permission of department chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MLE 48551 - Exploring ESL Students through Clinical Experiences


    (Arr.-Arr.-1) This course is part of a clinical experiences requirement for students who are either seeking a Graduate Certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL) Instruction or MSEd. in Elementary Education with an emphasis in ESL Instruction. These clinical experiences will be in settings with linguistic diversity and will provide experiences with regard to programs designed to meet the needs of the growing population of English Language Learners (ELLs). Note: A minimum of 40 hours of clinical experiences required per credit hour. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Exploring ESL Students through Clinical Experience courses. Cross-listed with ELE 48551

    Credits: 1
  
  • MLE 48552 - Exploring ESL Students through Clinical Experiences


    (Arr.-Arr.-2) This course is part of a clinical experiences requirement for students who are either seeking a Graduate Certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL) Instruction or MSEd. in Elementary Education with an emphasis in ESL Instruction. These clinical experiences will be in settings with linguistic diversity and will provide experiences with regard to programs designed to meet the needs of the growing population of English Language Learners (ELLs). Note: A minimum of 40 hours of clinical experiences required per credit hour. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Exploring ESL Students through Clinical Experience courses. Cross-listed with ELE 48552

    Credits: 2
  
  • MLE 48553 - Exploring ESL Students through Clinical Experiences


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) This course is part of a clinical experiences requirement for students who are either seeking a Graduate Certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL) Instruction or MSEd. in Elementary Education with an emphasis in ESL Instruction. These clinical experiences will be in settings with linguistic diversity and will provide experiences with regard to programs designed to meet the needs of the growing population of English Language Learners (ELLs). Note: A minimum of 40 hours of clinical experiences required per credit hour. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Exploring ESL Students through Clinical Experience courses. Cross-listed with ELE 48553

    Credits: 3
  
  • MLE 54001 - Topics in School Middle Level Education


    (3-0-3) A study of current research and practices in middle level education (e.g. organization of school advisory programs, utilization of technology, staff development, legal/ethical concerns). May be repeated once for credit if a different topic is offered.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the Graduate School.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MLE 54002 - Topics in School Middle Level Education


    (3-0-3) A study of current research and practices in middle level education (e.g. organization of school advisory programs, utilization of technology, staff development, legal/ethical concerns). May be repeated once for credit if a different topic is offered.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the Graduate School.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MLE 57001 - Seminar in Middle/Junior High School Education


    (Arr.-Arr-1) Intensive study of important contemporary issues, problems, developments and trends in Middle and Junior High School Education. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Seminar in Middle/Junior High School Education courses. Note: A
    maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of MLE 5700, ELE 5950, and ELE 5990.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MLE 5110 and MLE 5150 or equivalent course work prior to teaching experience.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MLE 57002 - Seminar in Middle/Junior High School Education


    (Arr.-Arr-1) Intensive study of important contemporary issues, problems, developments and trends in Middle and Junior High School Education. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Seminar in Middle/Junior High School Education courses. Note: A
    maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of MLE 5700, ELE 5950, and ELE 5990.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MLE 5110 and MLE 5150 or equivalent course work prior to teaching experience.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MLE 57003 - Seminar in Middle/Junior High School


    (Arr.-Arr.3) Intensive study of important contemporary issues, problems, developments and trends in Middle and Junior High School Education. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Seminar in Middle/Junior High School Education courses. Note: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of MLE 5700, ELE 5950, and ELE 5990.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MLE 5110 and MLE 5150 or equivalent course work prior to teaching experience.

    Credits: 3
 

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