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2021-2022 EIU Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Elementary Education
  

  • ELE 5600 - Diagnosis of Reading Problems.

    (3-0-3) A study of the types and causes of reading difficulty; approaches to diagnosis for teachers, clinicians, and supervisors.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 3280, ELE 3281, or permission of department chair.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ELE 5610 - Remediation of Reading Problems.

    (3-0-3) Strategies and materials for remediation of reading problems for teachers, clinicians, and supervisors.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 3280, ELE 3281 or permission of department chair.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ELE 5620 - Remedial Reading Practicum

    (1-2-3) Supervised practice in diagnosing, treating, and reporting on cases of reading disability.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 5600 and 5610, or permission of department chairs.  May be taken twice for credit.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ELE 5640 - Teaching and Supervision of Social Studies in Elementary and Middle Schools.

    (3-0-3) A study of objectives, content, materials, and strategies in organizing, supervising, and improving social studies programs.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ELE 5650 - Language Arts in the Elementary and Middle School.

    (3-0-3) A critical analysis of language arts instruction with emphasis on the organization of the program, content, materials, and procedures.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Eight semester hours in education and psychology.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ELE 5660 - Science Curriculum in the Elementary and Middle School.

    (3-0-3) Scope and sequence of the elementary and middle level science curriculum; new experimental curricula; selection of materials and equipment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Six semester hours of science; ELE 3290 or permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ELE 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
  

  • ELE 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
  

  • ELE 47801 - Studies in Education

    (Arr.-Arr.-1) On Demand. Issues in education, student activities, curriculum, guidance, and evaluation. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Studies in Education courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Eight semester hours in education and psychology.

    Credits: 1
  

  • ELE 47802 - Studies in Education

    (Arr.-Arr.-2) On Demand. Issues in education, student activities, curriculum, guidance, and evaluation. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Studies in Education courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Eight semester hours in education and psychology.

    Credits: 2
  

  • ELE 47803 - Studies in Education

    (Arr.-Arr.-3) On Demand. Issues in education, student activities, curriculum, guidance, and evaluation. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Studies in Education courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Eight semester hours in education and psychology.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ELE 48551 - ESL Clinical Experience

    (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 MLE 48551

    Credits: 1
  

  • ELE 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 MLE 48552

    Credits: 2
  

  • ELE 54901 - Educational Problems

    (3-0-3) Provides the student an opportunity for investigation and analysis of elementary or junior high school problems of a significant nature. May be repeated once for credit if a different topic is offered.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of chair of the department.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ELE 54902 - Educational Problems

    (3-0-3) Provides the student an opportunity for investigation and analysis of elementary or junior high school problems of a significant nature. May be repeated once for credit if a different topic is offered.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of chair of the department

    Credits: 3
  

  • ELE 56201 - Remedial Reading Practicum

    (1-2-3) Supervised practice in diagnosing, treating, and reporting on cases of reading disability.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 5600 and 5610, or permission of department chair.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ELE 56202 - Remedial Reading Practicum

    (1-2-3) Supervised practice in diagnosing, treating, and reporting on cases of reading disability.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 5600 and 5610, or permission of department chair.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ELE 57001 - Seminar in Elementary Education

    (Arr.-Arr.- 1) Intensive study of important contemporary issues, problems, developments and trends in elementary education. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Seminar in Elementary Education courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of ELE 5700, 5950, and 5990.

    Credits: 1
  

  • ELE 57002 - Seminar in Elementary Education

    (Arr.-Arr.- 2) Intensive study of important contemporary issues, problems, developments and trends in elementary education. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Seminar in Elementary Education courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of ELE 5700, 5950, and 5990.

    Credits: 2
  

  • ELE 57003 - Seminar in Elementary Education

    (Arr.-Arr.- 3) Intensive study of important contemporary issues, problems, developments and trends in elementary education. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Seminar in Elementary Education courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of ELE 5700, 5950, and 5990.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ELE 59901 - Independent Study

    (Arr.-Arr.-1) Intended to permit a student to pursue more intensively various aspects of the area of his/her special interest. Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of the department chair. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Independent Study courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5700, 5950, and 5990.

    Credits: 1
  

  • ELE 59902 - Independent Study

    (Arr.-Arr.-2) Intended to permit a student to pursue more intensively various aspects of the area of his/her special interest. Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of the department chair. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Independent Study courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5700, 5950, and 5990.

    Credits: 2
  

  • ELE 59903 - Independent Study

    (Arr.-Arr.-3) Intended to permit a student to pursue more intensively various aspects of the area of his/her special interest. Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of the department chair. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Independent Study courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5700, 5950, and 5990.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ELE 59904 - Independent Study

    (Arr.-Arr.-4) Intended to permit a student to pursue more intensively various aspects of the area of his/her special interest. Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of the department chair. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Independent Study courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5700, 5950, and 5990.

    Credits: 4
  

  • ELE 59905 - Independent Study

    (Arr.-Arr.-5) Intended to permit a student to pursue more intensively various aspects of the area of his/her special interest. Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of the department chair. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Independent Study courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5700, 5950, and 5990.

    Credits: 5
  

  • ELE 59906 - Independent Study

    (Arr.-Arr.-6) Intended to permit a student to pursue more intensively various aspects of the area of his/her special interest. Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of the department chair. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Independent Study courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5700, 5950, and 5990.

    Credits: 6

English
  

  • ENG 4750 - Studies in African-American Literature

    (3-0-3) In-depth study of various genres, movements, periods, and major writers in African-American literature. Only one genre, movement, or period or only two or three major writers will be studied during any semester. Topics to be announced. (Group 2) WI

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G. May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 4752 - Studies in Drama

    (3-0-3) In-depth study of major periods, sub-genres, movements, or writers important in understanding dramatic literature and performance. (Group 5) WI

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G. May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 4760 - Special Topics in Professional Writing

    (3-0-3) Focused study of professional writing, designed to enhance understanding of workplace writing and provide experience in producing it. Topic will vary semester to semester. May be repeated once for credit. WC

    Prerequisites & Notes
    English 1002G. May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 4761 - Creative Nonfiction Writing

    (3-0-3) F or S. Advanced practice in the writing and revising of creative nonfiction, with an emphasis on the development of the student’s individual style. (Group 1 or 5). WC

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G; and 2001 or, with permission of instructor, 2003, 2005, or 2007. May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson.

     

     

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 4762 - Poetry Writing.

    (3-0-3) S. Extensive practice in the writing and revising of poetry, with an emphasis on the development of the student’s individual style. (Group 1 or 5) WC

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G; ENG 2003 or, with permission of instructor, 2001, 2005 or 2007. May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 4763 - Fiction Writing

    (3-0-3) S. Extensive practice in the writing and revising of prose fiction, with an emphasis on the development of the student’s personal style. Each student will have the option of writing several short stories or one novella. (Group 1 or 5) WC

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G; ENG 2007 or, with permission of instructor, 2001, 2003 or 2005. May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 4764 - Play Writing

    (3-0-3) F. Advanced practice and instruction in dramatic writing. Though the course will review the basic elements common to all dramatic writing, it will allow the students to concentrate on the media of their choice: radio, theatre, TV, or film. (Group 1 or 5) WC

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G; ENG 2005 or, with permission of instructor, ENG 2001, 2003 or 2007. May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 4765 - Professional Editing

    (3-0-3) Advanced practice and theory in professional editing, beginning with proofreading and copyediting then advancing to comprehensive editing for style, organization, content, and design. Focus on working effectively with writers, publishers, and audiences. Discussion of the production process and the role of technology in editing and information design. Course will also address ethics and liability in editing, editing in global contexts, and editing for accessibility. WC 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 4775 - Literature, Culture, Theory

    (3-0-3) F. Basic principles of evaluating the standard literary genres, or tenets of a specific school of criticism, or the examination of major aesthetic questions. Topics to be announced. (Group 4) WI

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G. May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 4776 - Research and Rhetoric in Professional Writing and Composition

    (3-0-3) This course focuses on rhetorical principles, research methods and primary research as they relate to professional writing and composition.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 2760 or ENG 3005, or permission of the instructor and chair.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 4801 - Integrating the English Language Arts.

    (3-0-3) Strategies for integrating the English language arts, including literature, composition, speech, drama, and works in other media such as film. Attention to pedagogical theory and its practical applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G and SED 2000

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 4850 - Studies in Postcolonial and Third World Literatures

    (3-0-3) F. Focused study of major region, theme or writers in nonwestern or third world literatures. Readings are studied in their socio-cultural and historical contexts. (Groups 2 or 5) WI

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G. May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 4901 - History of the English Language.

    (3-0-3) Historical, geographic, and social dialects of English; phonological changes and other alterations in the structure and vocabulary of the English language.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 4903 - Young Adult Literature.

    (3-0-3) Study of literature written for and about adolescents with emphasis on various genres, movements, themes, and major writers.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 4905 - Studies in Youth Literature

    (3-0-3) On Demand. Studies in-depth of some aspect of children’s literature. Topics to be announced. (Group 5) WI

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G. May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 4906 - Problems in the Teaching of English

    (3-0-3) On Demand. Advanced pedagogy course on various topics, such as the teaching of composition, the teaching of literature, the teaching of language. Topics to be announced. (Group 5) WI

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G and 3401 or 3402 or permission of the instructor. May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 4950 - Literary History

    (3-0-3) A historical study of British and American literary periods, schools, figures, and genres, with emphasis on current resources, methods, and theories in research. Required of and enrollment limited to English majors.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 5000 - Introduction to Methods and Issues in English Studies.

    (3-0-3) An introduction to critical approaches, research methods, and current issues in English studies. Required in first year of enrollment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing. The course may also be taken by a senior whose grade point average is 2.75 or higher, with permission of the instructor and the Dean of the Graduate School.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 5001 - Studies in Old and Middle English Literature

    (3-0-3) A study of major figures or genres in English literature from the Anglo-Saxon period through the fifteenth century, with some attention given to language changes. The topic will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once with permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 5002 - Studies in Renaissance Literature.

    (3-0-3) A study of some thematic preoccupation, literary movement, major figure(s), or genre connected with the period. The topic will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once with the permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 5003 - Studies in Seventeenth-Century British Literature

    (3-0-3) A study of some thematic preoccupation, literary movement, major figure(s), or genre connected with the period. The topic will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once with the permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 5004 - Studies in Restoration and Eighteenth-Century British Literature

    (3-0-3) A study of some thematic preoccupation, literary movement, major figure(s), or genre connected with the period. The topic will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once with the permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 5005 - Studies in Nineteenth-Century British Literature

    (3-0-3) A study of some thematic preoccupation, literary movement, major figure(s), or genre connected with the period. The topic will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once with the permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 5006 - Studies in Twentieth-Century British Literature

    (3-0-3) A study of some thematic preoccupation, literary movement, major figure(s), or genre connected with the period. The topic will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once with the permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 5007 - Composition Theory and Pedagogy.

    (3-0-3) This seminar focuses on theories and pedagogies of teaching college writing. Students will explore diverse composition pedagogies, be introduced to the various theoretical influences that have shaped the teaching of college writing, and learn about the history of composition/rhetoric as a discipline.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course may not be repeated.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 5008 - Studies in Colonial American Literature

    (3-0-3) A study of some thematic preoccupation, literary movement, major figure(s), or genre connected with the period. The topic will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once with the permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 5009 - Studies in Nineteenth-Century American Literature

    (3-0-3) A study of some thematic preoccupation, literary movement, major figure(s), or genre connected with the period. The topic will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once with the permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 5010 - Studies in Twentieth-Century American Literature

    (3-0-3) A study of some thematic preoccupation, literary movement, major figure(s), or genre connected with the period. The topic will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once with the permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 5011 - Studies in Composition and Rhetoric

    (3-0-3) A study of selected theoretical issues, historical perspectives, or methodological approaches relevant to the field of rhetoric/composition. The topic will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once with the permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 5020A - Graduate Workshop in Creative Writing

    (3-0-3) An advanced workshop in which writers create and revise long-term writing projects. This course focuses on fiction.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    This course offered as 5020A with a topic of fiction, 5020B with a topic of creative nonfiction, 5020D with a topic of poetry, and 5020E with a topic of drama.

    Each topic may be repeated once.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 5020B - Graduate Workshop in Creative Writing

    (3-0-3) An advanced workshop in which writers create and revise long-term writing projects. This course focuses on creative nonfiction.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    This course offered as 5020A with a topic of fiction, 5020B with a topic of creative nonfiction, 5020D with a topic of poetry, and 5020E with a topic of drama.

     

    Each topic may be repeated once.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 5020D - Graduate Workshop in Creative Writing

    (3-0-3) An advanced workshop in which writers create and revise long-term writing projects. This course focuses on poetry.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    This course offered as 5020A with a topic of fiction, 5020B with a topic of creative nonfiction, 5020D with a topic of poetry, and 5020E with a topic of drama.

     

    Each topic may be repeated once.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 5020E - Graduate Workshop in Creative Writing

    (3-0-3) An advanced workshop in which writers create and revise long-term writing projects. This course focuses on drama.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    This course offered as 5020A with a topic of fiction, 5020B with a topic of creative nonfiction, 5020D with a topic of poetry, and 5020E with a topic of drama.

     

    Each topic may be repeated once.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 5025 - Creative Writing Professional Development

    (1-0-1) A seminar for graduate students pursuing the MA in English Studies with Creative Writing Emphasis in which students will study and gain experience in the practice of performing and discussing written creative work for public venues.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate students must have taken a 4000- or 5000- level creative writing course.

    Credits: 1
  

  • ENG 5061A - Special Topics in Literature and Literary Theory

    (3-0-3) Special topics in language and literature not ordinarily treated in standard courses. The topic will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing. Undergraduate students seeking departmental honors may use this class to fulfill their graduate course requirement with approval of the instructor and Dean of the Graduate School. May be repeated once for credit.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 5061B - Special Topics in Literature and Literary Theory

    (3-0-3) Special topics in language and literature not ordinarily treated in standard courses. The topic will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing. Undergraduate students seeking departmental honors may use this class to fulfill their graduate course requirement with approval of the instructor and Dean of the Graduate School. May be repeated once for credit.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 5061D - Special Topics in Literature and Literary Theory

    (3-0-3) Special topics in language and literature not ordinarily treated in standard courses. The topic will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing. Undergraduate students seeking departmental honors may use this class to fulfill their graduate course requirement with approval of the instructor and Dean of the Graduate School. May be repeated once for credit.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 5091A - Studies in Language, Linguistics, and Literacy

    (3-0-3) Seminar in varying topics concerning the fields of linguistics and literacy.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson. 

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 5091B - Studies in Language, Linguistics, and Literacy

    (3-0-3) Seminar in Varying topics concerning the fields of linguistics and literacy.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 5260 - Science and Technical Communication

    (3-0-3) This course will introduce students to principles and practices of audience-centered communication in
    organizational settings. Students will learn to communicate scientific and technical information to internal and external stakeholders. Topics such as public relations and risk/crisis communication will be covered. Written and oral projects for this course will focus on energy sector communication.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 5500 - Practicum in Writing Center Theory and Practice

    (Arr.-Arr.-1) (Credit/No Credit) Instruction and supervised experience in the teaching of basic writing. Enrollment required of and limited to Graduate Assistants in English, Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson and the Coordinator of Graduate Studies. 

    Credits: 1
  

  • ENG 5502 - Mentored Composition Teaching.

    (3-0-3) Observation and mentored teaching of a freshman writing class.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Eng 5500 or permission of the director of composition.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 5585 - Writing Project for K-16 Teachers

    (6-0-6) Based on National Writing Project principles, this course will provide K-16 teachers across the curriculum with opportunities to experience and apply researched composition pedagogies for use in their own classroom and explore a variety of theories regarding writing to learn and writing and reading in the disciplines.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate Standing; at least one year of K-16 teaching; application to the Eastern Illinois Writing Project (EIWP) and permission of the EIWP instructor.

    Credits: 6
  

  • ENG 5742 - Studies in Genre for Writers and Teachers

    (3-0-3) This course is a focused study of genre.  The topic will vary from semester to semester. The course may be repeated with the permission of the department chairperson.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing. Undergraduate students seeking departmental honors may use this class to fulfill their graduate course requirement with approval of the instructor and Dean of the Graduate School.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 5950 - Thesis.

    (Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) (Credit/No Credit) Enrollment for more than three semester hours requires permission of the department chair and the coordinator of graduate studies in English. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5500, 5950, 5990, and/or 5997.

    Credits: 3 to 6
  

  • ENG 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
  

  • ENG 5960 - Professional Writing Internship.

    (Arr.-Arr.-3) (Credit/No Credit) Part-time practical experience in professional writing in an off-campus setting approved by the department.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 4760 or approval of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENG 5990A - Independent Study

    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) Advanced study of a topic selected by the student, subject to the approval of the departmental graduate studies committee.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Requires permission of the Department Chair and the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in English. May be repeated once. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5500, 5950, 5990A, 5990B and/or 5997.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  

  • ENG 5990B - Independent Study

    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) Advanced study of a topic selected by the student, subject to the approval of the departmental graduate studies committee.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Requires permission of the Department Chair and the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in English. May be repeated once. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5500, 5950, 5990A, 5990B and/or 5997.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  

  • ENG 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
  

  • ENG 5997 - Study Abroad.

    (Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) Special permission of the department.

    Credits: 3 to 6

Finance
  

  • 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

Geography
  

  • GEO 4810 - Cartography and Geographic Data Visualization

    (2-2-3) Theory and techniques of map construction and spatial data visualization.Students will learn to interpret, construct and critique reference and thematic maps, including choropleth, symbol and contour maps.Cartographic principles of map scale, projection, composition and generalization will be discussed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    GEO 3810 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • 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
  

  • GEO 5000 - Geographic Information Science Seminar

    (1-0-1) This course provides students with an introduction to the history, practice and research methods in geographic information science.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 1
  

  • GEO 5591 - 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.

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

    Credits: 1 to 6
  

  • 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
  

  • 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
  

  • GEO 5825 - Advanced Lidar Mapping

    (2-2-3) The course presents the background, theory, and various applications of lidar to mapping in the geospatial field. Both physical principles of airborne laser mapping and digital processing of datasets are examined. Special focus is given to the use of lidar in planning and modeling applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • 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
  

  • 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
  

  • 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
  

  • GEO 5880 - Modeling the Earth with GIS

    (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
  

  • 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
  

  • 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. Topics will be announced in advance.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 3

Geology
  

  • 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
  

  • 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
  

  • GEO 5200 - Human Impacts on the Environment

    (3-0-3) The course will focus on humans as agents of environmental change. The course and its readings will explore the multitude of impacts that humans have had over time upon vegetation, animals, soil, water, landforms, and the atmosphere. It will consider the ways in which climate changes and modifications in land cover may change the environment in the coming decades.

    Credits: 3
  

  • GEO 5993 - 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

Health Studies
  

  • HCM 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.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HCM 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
  

  • 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
  

  • HCM 5610 - Advanced Analysis and Development of Health Communication Campaigns

    (3-0-3) In depth evaluation and production of health communication campaigns based on health behavior theory and health promotion and communication concepts. Emphasis will be placed on critical analysis of communication skills including comparison of message designs, platforms and development of campaign and implementation plan.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • PUBH 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
    A grade of C or better in ENG 1002G, HPR 2270, HPR 2800, HPR 3700, and HPR 3750; or permission of the instructor

    Credits: 3
 

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