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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ACCOUNTING ADULT EDUCATION

ACT 6691 Managerial Accounting (3) ADE 5560 Instructional Systems Development (3) A study of sources and classifications of This course emphasizes systematically de- accounting data, classification and behavior veloped course design. Special attention is of revenues and costs, use of accounting given to learning and instructional systems data for profit planning and cost control, and theory. use of accounting data for special analysis. Prerequisite: MBA 5502 or equivalent. ADE 6600 Foundations of Adult Education (3) An overview of adult education to give an ACT 6692 Advanced Accounting Problems (3) understanding of characteristics of adults as A consideration of problems relating to pen- learners as well as the history, philosophy, sion plans, long-term leasing arrangements, and nature of adult education. Includes ex- refunding of bonds payable, stock options, posure to fundamental adult education con- allocation of income taxes, changing price cepts such as lifelong learning, self-directed levels, cash flow statements, and other fi- learning, and contract learning. nancial accounting topics with emphasis on relevant pronouncements by professional ADE 6605 Computer Based Instructional Technolo- organizations and governmental agencies. gies (3) This graduate level advanced survey course ACT 6694 Income Tax Research (3) is designed to prepare students to use class- An advanced study of selected topics in the room adaptable technologies. Emphasis is Internal Revenue Code and Regulations with given to historical and social context, com- the emphasis on tax research. The course puter systems, software, hardware, and cur- covers individual, partnership, corporations riculum adaptation. as well as estate and gift taxes. ADE 6606 Current and Emerging Instructional ACT 6695 Accounting Research and Communica- Technologies (3) tion (3) This course focuses on current and emerging An individual study of specific accounting instructional technologies. The emphasis of topics and written and oral communication this class is on the instructional use of proof the results of the study. duction software, desktop publishing, graphics, hypermedia, on-line services, optical technology, and telecommunications. Pre- ACT 6696 Accounting Information Systems (3) requisite: ADE 6605 or permission of in- An advanced study of accounting informa- structor. tion systems concepts and applications. Case studies will provide the students an opportunity to relate systems concepts to the ADE 6608 Curriculum Integration of Technology (3) actual problems encountered in the analysis, The purpose of this course is to prepare design, implementation, and utilization of students to apply knowledge and compe- computer-based information systems. tency in instructional technologies in relation to curriculum design, diverse models, ACT 6698 Advanced Auditing (3) and teaching situations at all developmental An examination of the AICPA's professional levels. Included is evaluation of software, standards and techniques of reviewing and audio/visual production, and instructional appraising the various functions of an or- design using technology as a basis for in- ganization with the objective of reporting on struction. the opportunities for improvement and the deficiencies disclosed. Emphasis on the ADE 6617 Seminar in Personnel Planning and Lead- effectiveness of internal control structure ership (3) and operating procedures. A study of literature and research pertinent ACT 6699 Contemporary Issues in Accounting (3) to adult education in areas of planning and A study of the recent growth of accounting leadership. theory, as influenced by regulatory agencies, economic conditions, and professional accounting organizations.

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ADE 6620 Seminar in Communication and Human structor under whom study is to be made. Relations (3) Study should contribute to student’s pro- An investigation of literature and research gram. Preparation of scholarly paper or pro- related to verbal and nonverbal communica- ject required and may involve oral defense. tion, listening, and human relations appropriate to adult education. ADE 6696, 6697, 6698 Practicum in Adult Education (1–3) ADE 6630 Programs for Adult Education (3) Supervised experiences related to instruction A study of current concepts and objectives in area of specialization. Emphasis on appli- of adult education programs, courses and cation of skills, concepts, and principles activities. Includes study of adult education acquired in previous courses. Prerequisite: programs and agencies serving diverse adult Completion of coursework and approval of learners. adviser are required.

ADE 6653 Educational Evaluation (3) The course presents basic procedures used in ART evaluation. A major focus is on planning and constructing teacher-made tests and non-test ART 5581 Methods and Materials in Art (3) evaluation techniques. Also includes study Teaching methods, selection, organization, of a variety of standardized tests. and use of art materials.

ADE 6670 Psychological Foundations of the Adult ART 5599 Advanced Studio Projects (3) Learner (3) Supervised study and projects in an area not An in-depth study of research findings and included in the student’s undergraduate stud- philosophical concepts related to the nature ies. of adult learners and learning process; principles of motivation and effective instruc- ART 6605 Seminar in Art History (3) tional design geared toward adult learners; Historical inquiry into art with emphasis on and social and cultural influences on adult sources and approaches to the visual arts as learning. Emphasis will be given to the they interact with other facets of culture. understanding of critical and variable attributes of adult learners. ART 6625, 6626, 6627 Specialized Study in Area of Art. (1-3) ADE 6674 Methods and Strategies for Teaching An individualized study with studio art fac- Adults (3) ulty. Total credit for any combination of A study of methods and formats used in enrollments in these courses may not exceed organizing educational materials for adult six semester hours. See semester hour limits learners. Emphasis is given to designing listed under Course Restrictions in General effective instruction which matches methods Regulations section. and strategies to educational demands. ART 6662 Seminar in Art Education (3) ADE 6680 Curriculum Development for Adult Edu- A review of issues and research in art educa- cation (3) tion and the visual arts. A study of concepts, learning theories, materials, and media related to curriculum and ART 6664 Research in Art Education (3) program development in adult education. A review of contemporary research in art education and the presentation of a scholarly ADE 6691 Research Methodology (3) paper. Prerequisite: ART 6662 The study and evaluation of research methods commonly used in the social sciences. The course will provide information neces- BIOLOGY sary to understand and apply research processes, synthesize knowledge and writing, BIO 5502 Spring Flora (4) and plan and organize research problems for A survey of vascular plants from different interpretation and application of research habitats in southeast Alabama. Principles of results. Application of these skills in the plant taxonomy, including history and sys- form of a written project using the Publica- tems of classification and nomenclature, the tion Manual of the American Psychological use of dichotomous keys, and general her- Association (APA) is required. (A grade of barium techniques. Emphasis is placed on “B” or better is required) plant identification and habitat types. Pre- requisites: general biology, general ecology ADE 6694 Special Problems in Adult Education (1-3) A study of problem or problems using re- BIO 5505 Entomology (3) search techniques. Selection of problem to A study of the orders of insects with the be approved by student’s adviser and in- emphasis on morphology, taxonomy, and

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life cycles. Prerequisites: general biology. genetics, general chemistry, statistics. Corequisite: BIO L505 Corequisite: BIO L521

BIO L505 Entomology Lab (1) BIO L521 Population Ecology Lab (1) Field exercises in identifying ecological A study of morphology, classification, and problems, formulating and testing hypothe- identification of insects. A collection is ses, and evaluating data using standard sta- required. Corequisite: BIO 5505 tistical methods. Corequisite: BIO 5521

BIO 5510 Animal Behavior (3) BIO 5525 Field Botany (4) A study of the classical and current concepts A survey of vascular plants from different of animal behavior including individual and habitats in southeast Alabama. Principles of social behavioral patterns. Prerequisite: plant taxonomy, including history and sys- genetics. Corequisite: BIO L510 tems of classification and nomenclature, the use of dichotomous keys, and general her- BIO L510 Animal Behavior Lab (1) barium techniques. Emphasis is placed on Experimental and observational techniques plant identification and habitat types. Pre- in behavior. Corequisite: BIO 5510 requisites: general biology, general ecology. See semester hour limits listed under Course BIO 5513 Limnology (3) Restrictions in General Regulations section. A study of the physical, chemical, geological, and biological aspects of freshwater BIO 5530 Applied Genetics (3) ecosystems as influenced by activities in Advanced studies in genetics with emphasis surrounding watersheds. Prerequisites: on cytogenetics and molecular genetics. general biology, general ecology, general Prerequisites: genetics, organic chemistry. chemistry. Corequisite: BIO L513 Corequisite: BIO L530

BIO L513 Limnology Lab (1) BIO L530 Applied Genetics Lab (1) Field and laboratory exercises in lake and An introduction to procedures and equip- stream science, including instrumentation, ment used in the study of cytogenetics and measurement, sampling, and analysis. molecular genetics. Corequisite: BIO 5530 Corequisite: BIO 5513 BIO 5532 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (3) BIO 5516 Microbial Ecology (3) A detailed study of vertebrate organ-systems A study of the taxonomy, diversity, and with emphasis on structural and functional ecology of microbial populations in ecosys- morphology and evolutionary relationships. tems, with the emphasis on the roles that Prerequisites: Any 3000-level BIO lecture they play in biogeochemical cycles, their and lab. Corequisite: BIO L532 contributions to metabolic diversity, their interactions with animals and plants, their BIO L532 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Lab niches and bioremediation. Prerequisites: (1) microbiology, organic chemistry. Corequi- A detailed study of the shark, mudpuppy, site: BIO L516 and cat with emphasis on structural and functional morphology. Prerequisites: Any BIO L516 Microbial Ecology Lab (1) 3000-level BIO lecture and lab. Corequisite: Microbial ecology laboratory techniques BIO 5532 including isolation, identification, and enumeration of microorganisms from aquatic BIO 5533 Embryology (3) and terrestrial environments. Corequisite: A study of embryonic development of verte- BIO 5516 brates. This course links cellular and molecular mechanisms to morphogenesis. Pre- BIO 5520 Field Vertebrate Zoology (4) requisites: genetics, cell biology, organic A study of the basics of vertebrate identifi- chemistry. Corequisite: BIO L533 cation, with emphasis on phylogeny, anatomy, morphology, life histories, habitats, BIO L533 Embryology Lab (1) distributions, and conservation. Prerequi- A study of embryonic development of verte- sites: general biology, general chemistry brates as illustrated by the frog, chick, and pig. Lab includes experimental investiga- BIO 5521 Population Ecology (3) tions of developing systems. Corequisite: This course covers animal and plant popula- BIO 5533 tions, food supply, competition, disease, fecundity, distribution, and other environ- BIO 5545 Ichthyology (3) mental factors. Management of endangered This course covers the morphology, anat- species and protected ecosystems are in- omy, physiology, taxonomy, life histories, cluded. Prerequisites: general ecology, distribution, and adaptations of fishes. Pre-

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requisites: general biology, general ecology. BIO L571 Parasitology Lab (1) Corequisite: BIO L545 A laboratory study of parasitic protozoa, helminths, and arthropods, with the empha- BIO L545 Ichthyology Lab (1) sis on those of medical importance. A study of the structural features, identifica- Corequisite: BIO 5571 tion, and classification of freshwater and marine fishes. Corequisite: BIO 5545 BIO 5576 Special Topics (1 to 4 credit hours per course per semester) BIO 5546 Herpetology (3) Specialized topics not generally included in A study of the morphology, anatomy, physi- course offerings. Prerequisite: Permission ology, taxonomy, life histories, distribution, of instructor and adaptations of amphibians and reptiles. Prerequisites: general biology, general ecol- BIO 5578 Cell Biology (3) ogy. Corequisite: BIO L546 This course covers cell structure and function with the emphasis on biochemical and BIO L546 Herpetology Lab (1) molecular mechanisms. Topics include cell A study of the structural features, identifica- movement, differentiation, and recognition. tion, and classification of amphibians and Prerequisites: genetics, microbiology, or- reptiles. Corequisite: BIO 5546 ganic chemistry. Corequisite: BIO L578

BIO 5547 Ornithology (3) BIO L578 Cell Biology Lab (1) A study of the morphology, anatomy, physi- Experimental approaches for studying cells ology, taxonomy, life histories, distribution, at the biochemical and molecular levels. and adaptations of birds. Prerequisites: Corequisite: BIO 5578 general biology, general ecology. Corequi- site: BIO L547 BIO 5580 Histology (3) A study of the microscopic anatomy and BIO L547 Ornithology Lab (1) function of cell types and tissues of mam- A study of the structural features, identifica- malian organs. Prerequisite: general biol- tion, and classification of birds. Corequisite: ogy. Corequisite: BIO L580 BIO 5547 BIO L580 Histology Lab (1) BIO 5548 Mammalogy (3) A study of the microscopic anatomy of cell A study of the morphology, anatomy, physi- types and tissues of mammalian organs. ology, taxonomy, life histories, distribution, Corequisite: BIO 5580 and adaptations of mammals. Prerequisites: general biology, general ecology. Corequi- BIO 5582 Molecular Biology (3) site: BIO L548 The study of the fundamental principles of chromosomal organization and gene expres- BIO L548 Mammalogy Lab (1) sion, with emphasis on the structure and A study of the structural features, identifica- function of nucleic acids and proteins. Pre- tion, and classification of mammals. requisites: genetics, microbiology, organic Corequisite: BIO 5548 chemistry. Corequisite: BIO L582

BIO 5551 Toxicology (3) BIO L582 Molecular Biology Lab (1) A study of the principles related to the ad- Experimental approaches in molecular verse effects of chemicals on living organ- analyses of nucleic acids and proteins, with isms. Prerequisite: organic chemistry. the emphasis placed on common techniques Corequisite: BIO L551 utilized in clinical and research settings. Corequisite: BIO 5582 BIO L551 Toxicology Lab (1) An assessment of terrestrial and aquatic BIO 5592 Guided Independent Research (1-4 credit toxicity of chemical agents following stan- hours per course per semester) dard protocols. Corequisite: BIO 5551 Additional information is indexed under “Guided Independent Research and Study.” BIO 5571 Parasitology (3) This course covers the taxonomy, structure, life histories, distribution, pathogenesis, and BIO 5594 Guided Independent Study (1-4 credit control of parasitic protozoa, helminths, and hours per course per semester) arthropods, with the emphasis on those of Additional information is indexed under medical importance. Prerequisites: Any “Guided Independent Research and Study.” 3000-level BIO lecture and lab. Corequisite: BIO L571 BIO 6600 Aquatic Entomology (3) A study of the morphology, physiology, taxonomy, life histories, and ecology of

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aquatic insects. Prerequisites: general biol- agents and the interaction of various envi- ogy, general ecology. Corequisite: BIO ronmental agents with biological systems L600 will be addressed. Prerequisite: None

BIO L600 Aquatic Entomology Lab (1) BIO 6625, 6626 Specialized Study in Biology (1-4) Classification and identification of immature The student has the opportunity to engage in and adult aquatic insects. A collection is intensive study of a particular subject or required. Corequisite: BIO 6600 learn a pertinent skill, which fits his/her academic and/or professional needs but is BIO 6602 Human Pathophysiology (3) not available in the regular curriculum. This This course covers the structural and func- study may include educational activities or tional changes in tissues and organs of the training outside of the University. The stu human body which cause or are caused by dent will follow the guidelines that the De disease. Prerequisites: human anatomy & partment established for the supervision and physiology and histology, or permission of and the pursuance of this study. Requires instructor. Corequisite: BIO L602 approval of the student’s adviser and chairs.

BIO L602 Human Pathophysiology Lab (1) BIO 6643 Biological Chemistry (3) A study of the microscopic anatomy of nor- Biological Chemistry emphasizes the classi- mal and diseased tissues and organs. fication, structure, function and metabolism Corequisite: BIO 6602 of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids; intermediary metabolism and bioener- BIO 6606 Economic Botany (3) getics; enzyme structure, function and kinet- This course covers plants of importance in ics; and storage and expression of genetic natural ecosystems and human affairs, with information. Prerequisites: CHM 3343/ the emphasis on food plants, trees, and me- L343 dicinal plants. Prerequisites: Any upper- level botany course. Corequisite: BIO BIO 6645 Biotechnology Techniques (3) L606 Biotechnology Techniques laboratory emphasizes the fundamental theory and tech- BIO L606 Economic Botany Lab (1) niques used in the isolation, characterization, A study of the basic plant anatomy and tax- and study of biochemical molecules. Pre- onomy of plants of significance. Corequi- requisites: CHM 3343/L343 site: BIO 6606

BIO 6620 Field Protistology (4) BIO 6660 Issues in Aquatic Ecology (3) An advanced study of protists from freshwa- Case studies on the overexploitation and ter and marine habitats including collection degradation of aquatic ecosystems and their techniques, taxonomy, identification, struc- resources, with a primary focus on freshwa- ture, life histories and protistan ecology. ter systems. Prerequisite: An undergraduate ecology course is highly recommended. BIO 6621 Environmental Toxicology (3) This course is a foundation for scientific BIO 6661 Conservation Biology (3) decision-making involving contaminants and Examination of the principles, practices, and their effects on biological systems. It covers philosophy of measuring, maintaining, and the basic principles of environmental toxi- enhancing biological diversity. The course cology including bioaccumulation, the bio- focuses on the applications of ecology, logical effects of toxicants from the molecu- population biology, and genetics of the con- lar to global level of organization, and a servation of keystone and rare species and basic understanding of the risk of environ- ecosystems. Prerequisite: An undergradu- mental pollutants and the science of risk ate ecology course is highly recommended. assessment. Prerequisites: Eight semester hours or equivalent of chemistry BIO 6662 Invasive Species Biology (3) This course will familiarize students with BIO 6624 Public Health (3) the principles of ecological invasions and The impact of the environment on humans factors affecting the spread and impacts of as well as the human impact on the environ- invasive species. Students will also become ment serve as the dual focus of this course. familiar with major sources of exotic species Environmental agents of physical, chemical, introductions, and methods available for and biological nature with adverse effect on prevention and control. Prerequisite: None human health will be considered. The physiological, molecular, cellular, genetic, BIO 6664 Restoration Ecology (3) and biochemical mechanisms of action of An introduction to ecological approaches environmental carcinogens, toxins, pollut- toward reconstruction of degraded or de- ant, and other disease-causing environmental stroyed ecosystems. Ecological basis of

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creating self-sustained ecosystems. Plan- ganic molecules, detailed molecular orbital ning, implementing and assessing restoration applications, descriptive chemistry of the programs. Economic and social context of transition elements, including organometal- restoration. Prerequisites: An ecology lics and bioorganic compounds. Prerequi- course and one year of general chemistry. sites: CHM 2242, 5552 and L552

BIO 6665 Sustainable Development (3) CHM L544 Advanced Inorganic Laboratory (1) This course will increase student awareness A study of the preparation and characteriza- of sustainability issues concerning the future tion of inorganic compounds. Experience survival of human and other organisms on will be provided in techniques such as using the planet. The course specifically covers a tube furnace and handling air-sensitive the following: biological diversity trends, compounds with a glove bag and Schlenk human population growth, agriculture and line. Corequisite or prerequisite: CHM food consumption issues, water use and 5544 supplies, global warming and effects on biological diversity, sustainable fisheries, CHM 5545 Instrumental Analysis (3) forest products and services, and other is- A study of the operating principles of mod- sues. Prerequisites: None ern analytical instrumentation for determining composition and concentration. Prereq- BIO 6670, 6671 Special Topics (1-4) uisites: CHM 2242, CHM 3343: PHY 2253 Specialized topics not generally included in and L253 or PHY 2263 and L263. Corequi- course offerings. A maximum total of 4 site: CHM L545 semester hours is allowed for program credit. CHM L545 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory (1) The practical application of select modern analytical instruments to qualitative and BUSINESS quantitative examination of matter. Consid- erable attention is given to the instrument BUS 6610 Business Research Design (3) and elementary electronics involved in each. Designed for the student to develop and Corequisite: CHM 5545 demonstrate competency in business research methodology and techniques. This CHM 5552 Physical Chemistry I (3) course teaches the MSM or MSHRM stu- A study of the theory and applications of dent proper research techniques and includes thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and a research proposal. (A grade of “B” or bet- transport properties with an emphasis on the ter is required.) description of ideal/non ideal gasses and solutions. Prerequisite: CHM 3343; PHY BUS 6612 Applied Business Research (3) 2253 and L253 or PHY 2263 and L263; The study of applied research of business MTH 1126. Corequisite: CHM L552 problems to develop managerial skills in the preparation and evaluation of a research CHM L552 Physical Chemistry I Laboratory (1) project. (A grade of “B” or better is re- An introduction to methods and techniques quired.) used in the physical chemistry laboratory, including experiments in calorimetry, phase equilibria, reaction kinetics, and transport CHEMISTRY properties. Corequisite: CHM 5552

CHM 5553 Physical Chemistry II (3) CHM 5500 Special Topics in Chemistry (3) A continuation of CHM 5552 with an intro- A study of topics of special interest, such as duction to surface phenomena, quantum advanced physical chemistry, advanced chemistry, and spectroscopy with an empha- analytical chemistry, advanced organic, sis on properties of surfaces, atomic and group theory, surface chemistry, and colloid molecular structure, molecular orbital the- chemistry. Prerequisites: CHM 2242 and ory, and photochemistry. Prerequisite: CHM 3343 CHM 5552

CHM 5503 Advanced Organic Chemistry (3) CHM L553 Physical Chemistry II Laboratory (1) A more in-depth study of many of the topics A continuation of CHM L552 with an intro- studied in Organic Chemistry I and duction to methods and techniques in com- II. Topics will include reaction mecha- putational chemistry and spectroscopy. nisms, synthetic methods, and struc- Corequisite or prerequisite: CHM 5553 ture determination using spectroscopic tech-

niques. Prerequisite: CHM 3357 CHM 6625, 6626, 6627 Specialized Study in Area of

Chemistry (1-4) CHM 5544 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3) A study of a problem or problems using This course covers the spectroscopy of inor-

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research techniques. Selection of problem CJ 6624 Court Administration (3) must be approved by the professor under A study of the judicial process from the whom the study is to be made and the Dean standpoint of its situational and legal basis, of Arts and Sciences. The study should organization and management, and the tech- contribute to the student's program. Prepara- nical aspects of the judicial function at both tion of a scholarly paper is required and may trial and appellate levels. involve oral defense. Total credit for any combination of enrollments in these courses CJ 6625 Specialized Study (3) may not exceed four semester hours. A This course provides the student an opportu- Specialized Study may be substituted for a nity to pursue in-depth study on a topic or required course only once in a student's pro- issue of personal interest under the guidance gram. See semester hour limits listed under and direction of a department faculty mem- Course Restrictions in General Regulations ber. May be repeated up to a total of six section. credit hours. See semester hour limits listed under Course Restrictions in General Regu- CRIMINAL JUSTICE lations section.

CJ 5571 Probation, Pardons, and Parole (3) CJ 6630 Juvenile Justice (3) This course focuses on the historical devel- An examination of the agencies, institutions, opments, philosophies and standards related and personnel that work with juvenile of- to the process of probation, pardon, and fenders. Of special interest will be how the parole. This course will investigate the use police, courts and correctional agencies of parole and probation as methods of social interact and deal with juvenile offenders, as control with emphasis on the implications of well as a review of the current issues and their social impact on field practice. This proposals being discussed at the national course will also investigate non-institutional level. methods of correctional practices relating to juveniles and adults. CJ 6635 Community-Based Corrections/ Correctional Systems (3) CJ 6610 Principles of Administration (3) This course will advance the concept of the A survey of the basic principles and func- development of programs for offenders tions of personnel administration with spe- which substitute treatment in the community cial attention paid to criminal justice appli- for institutionalization or imprisonment. cations. Collectively, these programs constitute what is termed “Community-Based Corrections.” CJ 6620 Current Trends in Criminal Law (3) A critical review through case studies of CJ 6636 Criminological Theory (3) recent trends and developments affecting the An in-depth overview of major criminologi- interpretation of major portions of the cal perspectives as well as their nature and United States Constitution which safeguard extent, especially those found in the United personal liberties and those which safeguard States, and an analysis of the etiology of the public; an examination of principal criminal behavior, criminal law, and the trends and changes in the judicial processes societal reaction to criminals. in the light of historical experience. CJ 6638 Seminar in Civil Liberties Related to Cor- CJ 6621 Current Issues in Corrections (3) rections (3) An analysis of the contemporary problems This course is concerned with prisoners’ surrounding corrections. Examples of topics rights as they are guaranteed by the United include, but are not limited to, police unioni- States judicial system. Because of the ongo- zation, court reforms, correctional problems, ing nature of the process defining rights of community-based correctional philosophy, prisoners currently, decisions of federal comparative issues, and contemporary prob- appellate and district courts as well as state lems related to correctional officers’ reten- courts are utilized. This course is a critical tion and employment practices. review of recent trends and developments affecting personal liberties of incarcerated CJ 6622 Seminar in the Administration of Justice individuals. (3) A critical examination of the administration CJ 6640 Seminar in Law Enforcement (3) of the criminal justice system in America, An in-depth examination of the various is- including the myths and misconceptions it sues and problems currently being experi- generates, the controversial issues and trends enced in American policing. it produces, and the current and future policies and administrative decision making it CJ 6644 Administrative Law (3) promotes. A study of the legal environment in which the public administrator functions. The proc-

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ess and procedures of administrative agen- CJ 6694 Thesis Practicum (3) cies including administrative discretion, This course is designed to offer the student rule-making, investigating, prosecuting, who elects to write a thesis an opportunity to negotiating, and settling; constitutional law, review research strategies, initiate a litera- statutory law, common law, and agency- ture search, and prepare preliminary drafts made law. Liability of governments and of the thesis. The student will receive a letter their officers. Selected cases and decisions. grade of “CR” until he/she has completed the thesis. CJ 6649 Statistics for Criminal Justice Research (3) CJ 6695 Thesis (3) This course provides a review of advanced The completion and oral defense of the the- statistical techniques with emphasis upon sis. their application in a criminal justice setting.

CJ 6650 Survey of Research Methods in Criminal COMPUTER SCIENCE Justice (3) An analysis of research strategies employed CS 5543 Software Engineering (3) to study the causes of crime and the societal This course aims at producing good practice response to it. (A grade of “B” or better is in developing software and provides an required.) overview of how to do software engineering using an object-oriented approach. The CJ 6652 Seminar in Corrections (3) course assumes familiarity with object- An in-depth examination of the various is- oriented programming. It focuses on the sues and problems in corrections with a appropriate processes, models and metrics in special emphasis relating to administration quality software development. Prerequisite: and management. CS 4446 or CS 5547

CJ 6655 Selected Topics in Criminal Justice (3) CS 5545 Computer Architecture (3) An examination of a particular subject which is not offered under the normal course Functional descriptions of the major compo- offerings. May be repeated (with different nents of digital computer architectures are topics) for credit. See semester hour limits explored, such as arithmetic and control listed under Course Restrictions in General units, memory hierarchies, channels and Regulations section. characterizations and interactions of individual major components of small and large CJ 6660 Advanced Readings in Criminal Justice computers. Also included are minicomputer (3) architectures, specialized computer architec- This course is designed to allow beginning tures, and distributed data processing archi- graduate students the opportunity to acquire tectures. Prerequisite: CS 3357, CS 3365 or a basic background in criminal justice litera- CS 4445 ture. The readings will be in specific areas in criminal justice. May be repeated (with dif- CS 5547 Systems Analysis and Design (3) ferent topics) for credit. See semester hour Introduction to information systems devel- limits listed under Course Restrictions in opment process. Systems analysis methods, General Regulations section. covering activities, tools, and techniques for

requirements gathering, modeling and speci- CJ 6671 Organization Theory (3) fication. Systems design methods, including An examination of the theories of modern activities, tools and techniques for design, criminal justice organization, including cur- with an emphasis on architecture, rapid de- rent trends and development. velopment and prototyping, and detailed

design. Introduces classical approaches such CJ 6692 Agency Experience (3) as information engineering as well as object- A supervised practice in an approved crimi- oriented analysis and design. (CS 4446 rec- nal justice agency. Reserved for students ommended) with no prior experience in a criminal justice

setting. CS 5549 Analysis of Algorithms (3)

CJ 6693 Master’s Project (3) This course discusses various algorithms An applied professional research project that solve searching, sorting, and crypto- involving the analysis of a management or graphic problems. There are many candi- public policy problem, designed for the stu- date algorithms to solve such problems. dent who does not wish to write a thesis but Tradeoffs involved when choosing an al- nonetheless desires to prepare a major writ- goithm are discussed. Sorting algorithms ten work in the field of criminal justice. such as merge, insertion, quick, and heap, search algorithms such as binary search tree,

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red-black tree, hashing, and B-Trees are Conceptual and practical foundations of discussed. Prerequisite: CS 3323 information processing systems’ support formanagement and decision-making func- CS 5550 Operating Systems Principles (3) tions are examined. Computer system pro- This course discusses what operating sys- ject management, economic and legal con- tems are, what they do, how they are de- siderations of management information sys- signed and organized. Topics discussed tems, systems implementation and evalua- include: process management (scheduling, tion are additional topic areas covered in this intercommunication, synchronization, and course. Prerequisite: CS 5547 deadlock handling), storage management (memory management and virtual memory CS 6647 Simulation and Modeling (3) management). I/O systems (hardware, inter- The theory and design of modeling prob- faces, request-handling, performance is- lems, validation and verification of simula- sues). Applications of these concepts in tion models for dynamic queuing and static modern operating systems such as Windows Monte Carlo problems are reviewed. Dis- and Unix are presented. Prerequisite: CS crete event and continuous simulation mod- 3323 els are analyzed. Random number generation used in simulation languages and the CS 6625, 6626, 6627 Specialized Study in Computer implementation of models on computer Science (1-3) hardware and software engineering using This course involves the study of a problem general purpose and simulation languages re or problems using research techniques. Se- presented in this course. Prerequisite: CS lection of a problem is to be approved by the 5547 student’s advisor, instructor, college dean, and Dean of the Graduate School. The study should contribute to a student’s program. CS 6648 Operations Research (3) Preparation of a scholarly paper is required A systems approach is explored as it relates and may involve an oral defense. Total to using various algorithms to solve different credit for any combination of enrollments in classes of managerial problems with a com- the specialized study courses may not ex- puter. Prerequisite: CS 3325 or CS 5547 ceed three (3) semester hours. The course may not be substituted for a required course. CS 6649 Special Topics in CS (3) See semester hour limits listed under A series of advanced topics in areas of com- Course Restrictions in General Regulations puter science is offered. The course details a section. structured discussion of varied subjects to

include technological updates, a more in- CS 6640 Data Base Management Concepts (3) tense study of topics covered in other course This course discusses design and implement- offerings, and an introduction to advanced tation issues associated with relational and concepts such as artificial intelligence, the object-oriented databases. Topics include E- theory of computability, and formal lan- R modeling, relational modeling, normal guages. Prerequisites: 12 semester hours of forms, data storage, and concepts of object- graduate credit oriented data modeling. Prerequisite: CS

3323 CS 6650 Distributed System Principles (3) CS 6641 Society and Information Systems (3) The invention of high-speed computer net- A survey and analysis of individual and works make it possible to easily put together societal attitudes, interactions, and decision- computing systems composed of large num- making is provided concerning the design bers of computers connected by a high- and application of computers in information speed network called a Distributive System. storage, retrieval and processing. This course presents the terminology, concepts, problems and implementations of

such systems. Specific Object-Based Dis- CS 6643 Theory and Design of Compilers (3) tributive Systems like Corba, DCOM and The formal properties of grammars, lexical Java Remote Method Invocation (RMI) will and syntactic analysis, macro generators, be covered. Prerequisite: CS 3323 or CS and code selection are presented. Additional 5550 topics include hardwire compilers, extensi- bility of languages, and implementation of CS 6651 Artificial Intelligence (3) simple compilers. Prerequisite: CS 3343 or 3370 Intelligent agents, problem-solving, search, knowledge representation and reasoning,

planning, and reasoning with uncertain CS 6646 Information Systems for Operations and knowledge. Machine learning. Design and Management (3) implementation of artificial intelligence

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systems including expert systems, planning, circuits, state identification, testing memo- logic and constraint programming. ries and complex LSI/VLSI circuits, design for testability techniques: scan techniques, CS 6652 XML Technology Principles (3) built-in self-test (BIST), easily testable network structures; Semicustom and MSI de- This course discusses Extended Markup sign; Special sequential circuits including Language (XML) technology. Topics dis- sequential integrated circuits. Prerequisite: cussed are XML document creation, docu- CS 5545 ment rule definitions such as document type definition (DTD and Schema), XML style anguages (XSL and XSLT). Also XML CS 6656 Design and Testing of Reliable Digital applications and how programming lan- Systems (3) guage can process documents are presented. Introduction to digital circuits testing. Fault Prerequisite: CS 3323 model and test generation for combinational circuits – fault table, path sensitization, CS 6653 Topics in Software Security and Reliabil ENF, SPOOF and Boolean difference meth- ity (3) ods. Fault detection in sequential circuits – state identification sequences and designing This course discusses Software Quality, checking experiments for sequential ma ch i - Fundamentals of Reliability and Rates of nes. Design for testability – readily diagnos- Failure, Fundamentals of Data and Distribu- able and counter-cycle (CC) type sequential tions, Reliability Testing, Software Growth machines. Random testing of digital combi- Models, Software Security and Safety Fun- national and sequential circuits – continu- damentals, Software Testing and Stopping ous-parameter Markov model and error la- Rules (Project Topic I), System Reliability tency model. Built-in self-test (BIST) in and Redundancy, and Integrated and Internet VLSI. Data compression in VLSI BIST – Software System Reliability Security concepts of space compression and time (Project Topic II). Prerequisite: Permission compression. Aliasing probability. Fault of the instructor signature analysis. Fault simulation. Deter- ministic and pseudorandom test pattern gen- CS 6654 Topics in Software Engineering (3) erator. FAN and PODEM. Scan path design. The course extends the topics of the Soft- Functional testing of LSI and VLSI circuits ware Engineering course in which the prin- – testing microprocessors. Testing of mem- ciples of software development are covered. ory devices. Recent trends – embedded sys- This course covers advanced topics in soft- tems and systems-on-chip (SOC) design and ware engineering, including software archi- circuits. Fault tolerance and reliability in tecture, design patterns, multi-media soft- modern digital design. Prerequisite: CS 6655 ware, embedded software engineering, and knowledge-based approaches to software CS 6699 Research and Thesis (1-6) engineering. The course also includes a Guided research in Computer Science results number of case studies. Participants are to in the preparation of a scholarly thesis. The write a paper on a topic in Software Engi- thesis includes a discussion of the research neering. Prerequisite: CS 5547 design and methodology available to plan and conduct a systematic, thorough, critical, CS 6655 Digital Logic Design – Principles and interpretive and analytical research in an Practices with Emphasis on Testable area appropriate to the interest of the indi- Semicustom Circuits (3) vidual student and consistent with the degree Combinational circuit analysis including program. The course requires students to hazard detection; Number systems and prepare a thesis within guidelines provided codes; Switching algebra; Combinational by the faculty member and to defend it be- circuit design including PLA and MSI tech- fore a thesis committee. Prerequisites: Un- niques; IC logic families; Flip-flop proper- conditional admission to the Master of Sci- ties; Switching algebra: special properties – ence in Computer Science program and symmetric functions, unate functions, completion of twenty-four (24) semester threshold functions, Boolean difference, hours of course work functional decomposition; Introduction to sequential circuits – sequential circuit analysis; Pulse mode sequential circuits – state COUNSELING reduction, incompletely specified machines,

state assignment, series-parallel decomposi- CP 5535 Treatment of Addictive Family Diseases tion; Fundamental mode sequential circuits – (3) race, hazards, state assignment; Testing A study of typical characteristics of dysfunc- aspects of digital systems – failure and fault tional families. Provides the basis for sug- models, deterministic test generation for gested intervention techniques, appropriate combinational circuits, testing sequential

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areas of family education, and guidelines for tion, listening, and human relations under effective therapy. the supervision of a faculty member. An examination will be required upon the con- CP 5536 Treatment Theories and Modalities of clusion of the course. This course may be Addictive Disease (3) offered as a seminar. See semester hour A study of historical perspectives and the limits listed under Course Restrictions in most effective treatment and assessment General Regulations section. approaches of addictive diseases. CP 6625, 6626, 6627 Specialized Study in Counseling CP 6600 Professional Orientation and Ethics (3) (1-3) An introductory course to the world of pro- A study of a problem or a topic using re- fessional counseling. Course content in- search techniques or a guided program of cludes historical overview, concepts, ap- readings. Preparation of a scholarly paper is proaches, philosophy and development of required and may involve an oral defense. A the counseling profession. Professional specialized study may be substituted for roles, organizations, credentialing, legal/ only one required course or elective in a ethical issues, and professional standards of student’s program. Approval by the stu- care are covered. Prerequisites: Recom- dent’s adviser, the course instructor, and mended first course. department chair is required. See semester hour limits listed under Course Restrictions CP 6601 Legal, Ethical, and Professional Stan- in General Regulations section. dards (3) This course assists counseling personnel in CP 6634 Drug Education, Prevention, and Inter- acquiring information and understanding vention (3) necessary to effectively deal with legal, A study of commonly abused drugs, drug ethical and professional standards o f abuse prevention, and treatment techniques. the counseling profession. Examines characteristics of people at high risk to become substance abusers/addicted. CP 6602 Seminar in the Prevention/Treatment of Chemical Dependency (3) CP 6635 Crisis Response Management (3) An examination of specified issues which This course provides community personnel, must be addressed to promote successful school personnel and other education and/or recovery in the treatment of chemical de- health professionals/paraprofessionals infor- pendency. mation about the nature of global and local disasters. Course content includes appropri- CP 6605 Foundations of Mental Health Counseling ate responses to a variety of crisis scenarios (3) and information on major theories of crisis A study of the historical, philosophical, intervention. societal, cultural, economic, and political dimensions within mental health practice. CP 6636 Foundations of Student Affairs (3) This course will address the professional This course is designed to provide a compre- identity, functions, and issues facing mental hensive introduction to the field of student health practitioners: principles, theories, and affairs in higher education through a review practice of community intervention and the of its historical and philosophical influences; human services network; fiscal and adminis- purpose, roles, and functions; and contempo- trative management of programs; and public rary issues and trends. policy and governmental relations impacting mental health services. CP 6337 Administration of Student Affairs Pro- grams (3) CP 6610 Facilitation Skills and Counseling Tech- This course is designed to provide the niques (3) knowledge and skills required for effective A focus on the development and application administration of student affairs in higher of basic facilitation skills necessary for be- education. The course will focus on design- coming an effective helping professional. ing, managing, and evaluating student affairs Skills are developed through a combination programs. of didactic, experiential, and demonstrated learning activities to train the beginning CP 6638 Internship: Student Affairs Counseling counselor in the establishment and mainte- (3) nance of therapeutic relationships. Prerequi- This course provides supervised student sites: CP 6600 or adviser’s approval. affairs counseling experiences in the college environment. The experience is accompa- CP 6620, 6621, 6622 Readings in Counseling and Psy- nied by scheduled on-campus supervision chology (1-3) with the university supervisor. Internship An independent exploration of the literature equals 300 clock hours, to include 120 hours related to verbal and nonverbal communica- of direct student affairs service.

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CP 6639 Internship: Student Affairs Counseling CP 6651 Counseling Diverse Populations (3) (3) A study of the psychological and sociologi- This course provides supervised student cal factors relative to cultural diversity. affairs counseling experiences in the college Special emphasis is placed on current prac- environment. The experience is accompa- tices utilized in counseling interventions nied by scheduled on-campus supervision with culturally diverse populations. Special with the university supervisor. Internship emphasis is placed on current practices util- equals 300 clock hours, to include 120 hours ized in counseling interventions with diverse of direct student affairs service. populations as well as increasing counselor sensitivity to the unique needs and experi- CP 6641 School Counseling and Program Manage- ences of such populations. ment (3) In this course students will study planning, CP 6652 Rehabilitation Delivery and Process (3) designing, implementing, and evaluating a A study of the rehabilitation process includ- comprehensive developmental school guiding historical developments, philosophical ance program. The school counselor’s role bases, and legal aspects, with an emphasis as an advocate and school leader will be on the operational aspects of rehabilitation emphasized. Historical perspective, new service delivery systems. academic achievement, guidance curriculum and ethical and legal issues will be included. CP 6656 Marriage, Family, and Sex Therapy Counseling (3) CP 6642 Group Dynamics and Counseling (3) The course is designed to provide the stu- The study of group dynamics and group dent with a conceptual framework for deal- counseling theories, including ethics, group ing with marriage and family problems. leadership styles, types of groups, group Students will be equipped with the skills counseling methods and skills, group devel- necessary for working with all members of opmental stages, and therapeutic factors of the family. group work. Experiential activities included. Prerequisite: CP 6610 or adviser’s approval. CP 6657 Internship: School Counseling (3) This course provides supervised school CP 6644 Community Counseling Services (3) based experience at both the elementary and A study of multifaceted, comprehensive, secondary levels. The school-based experi- community counseling and school psycho- ence will be accompanied by scheduled on- logical services, needs assessment, resource campus supervision with the university su- identification, program development, and pervisor. Course equals 300 hours of intern- program evaluation. Alternative models of ship. Internship equals 300 clock hours, to service delivery and alternative sources of include 120 hours of direct student service. funding and program regulation are ex- Prerequisite: CP 6650. plored. CP 6658 Internship: School Counseling (3) CP 6649 Theories of Counseling (3) This course provides supervised school- A study of the major theoretical approaches based experience at both the elementary and in counseling including the affective, behav- secondary levels. The school-based experi- ioral, and cognitive theories. Application of ence will be accompanied by scheduled on- theories to basic types of problems in the campus supervision with the university su- counseling relationship is included. In- pervisor. Internship equals 300 clock hours, cludes case studies, class demonstrations, to include 120 hours of direct student ser- and role-playing. Prerequisites: CP 6600 vice. Prerequisite: CP 6657 and CP 6610 or adviser’s approval. CP 6659 Internship: Mental Health (3) CP 6650 Practicum (3) This course provides an opportunity for the This study provides an opportunity for the student to perform under supervision a vari- student to perform, under supervision, a ety of activities that a regularly employed variety of activities that a regularly em- professional counselor in an agency setting ployed professional counselor would per- would be expected to perform. Experiences form. Practicum provides for the develop- are accompanied by regularly scheduled, ment of counseling skills under supervision. weekly group supervision. Course equals The student must complete 100 clock hours 300 clock hours of internship. Students may including a minimum of 40 hours of direct take up to six semester hours of internship service with clients. Experiences are accom- per semester with adviser approval. Each panied by regularly scheduled, weekly on- student must complete 120 hours of direct campus group supervision designed to pro- service with clients. Prerequisite: Comple- vide opportunity for analysis and evaluation tion of CP 6650 and adviser approval. of supervised activity. Prerequisites: Per- mission of instructor and department chair CP 6660 Internship: Mental Health (3) required. CP 6600, CP 6610, CP 6642, CP This course provides an opportunity for the 6649, PSY 6669, PSY 6670 student to perform under supervision a vari- COURSE DESCRIPTIONS · 159

ety of activities that a regularly employed adviser approval. Each student must com- professional counselor in an agency setting plete 120 hours of direct service with clients. would be expected to perform. Experiences Prerequisite: Completion of CP 6650 and are accompanied by regularly scheduled, adviser approval. weekly group supervision. Course equals 300 clock hours of internship. Students may CP 6671 Internship: Rehabilitation Counseling (3) take up to six semester hours of internship This course provides supervised experience per semester with adviser approval. Each in a rehabilitation setting. The experience student must complete 120 hours of direct will be accompanied by scheduled on- service with clients. Prerequisite: Comple- campus supervision with the university su- tion of CP 6650 and adviser approval. pervisor. Students may take up to six semester hours of internship per semester with CP 6661 Internship: Mental Health (3) adviser approval. Each student must com- This course provides an opportunity for the plete 120 hours of direct service with clients. student to perform under supervision a vari- Prerequisite: CP 6670. ety of activities that a regularly employed professional counselor in an agency setting CP 6680 Seminar: Counseling Approaches to would be expected to perform. Experiences Working with Hearing Impairment (3) are accompanied by regularly scheduled, This course is taken in conjunction with the weekly group supervision. Course equals practicum/internship in rehabilitation coun- 300 clock hours of internship. Students may seling, offers students an opportunity to take up to six semester hours of internship apply medical, psychological and sociologi- per semester with adviser approval. Each cal research/techniques to counseling with student must complete 120 hours of direct individuals who are hearing impaired. Pre- service with clients. Students may take up to requisite: Permission of instructor. six semester hours of internship per semester with adviser approval. Each student must CP 6681 Seminar: Counseling Approaches to complete 120 hours of direct service with Working with Visual Impairment (3) clients. Prerequisite: Completion of CP This course is taken in conjunction with the 6650 and adviser approval. practicum/internship in rehabilitation counseling, offers students an opportunity to CP 6662 Internship: Community Counseling (3) apply medical, psychological and sociologi- This course provides supervised, on-the-job, cal research/techniques to counseling with experiences in Community Counseling. individuals who are visually impaired. Pre- These field experiences are accompanied by requisite: Permission of instructor. weekly, on-campus, supervised sessions. Students must receive individual and group CP 6682 Leadership and Advocacy: Hearing Im- supervision. Students may take up to six pairment (3) semester hours of internship per semester The purpose of this course is to develop an with adviser approval. Each student must appreciation for the organization, admini- complete 120 hours of direct service with stration, and coordination of services for the clients. Prerequisite: Completion of CP hearing impaired. Strategies for consulting 6650 and adviser approval. with various agencies, educating the general public, counseling with hearing impaired CP 6663 Internship: Community Counseling (3) and their families as well as approaches for This course provides supervised, on-the-job, advocating for these populations will be experiences in Community Counseling. explored. Prerequisites: Cp 6650, CP 6652, These field experiences are accompanied by CP 6653. Taken in conjunction with intern- weekly, on-campus, supervised sessions. ship. Students must receive individual and group supervision. Students may take up to six CP 6683 Leadership and Advocacy: Visual Im- semester hours of internship per semester pairment (3) with adviser approval. Each student must The purpose of this course is to develop an complete 120 hours of direct service with appreciation for the organization, admini- clients. Prerequisite: Completion of CP stration and coordination of services for the 6650 and adviser approval. visually impaired. Strategies for consulting with various agencies, educating the general CP 6670 Internship: Rehabilitation Counseling (3) public, counseling with the visually im- This course provides supervised experience paired and their families as well as ap- in a rehabilitation setting. The experience proaches for advocating for these popula- will be accompanied by scheduled on- tions will be explored. Prerequisites: CP campus supervision with the university su- 6650, CP 6652, CP 6653. Taken in conjunc- pervisor. Course equals 300 clock hours of tion with internship. internship. Students may take up to six semester hours of internship per semester with

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CP 6685 Case Management (3) Preparation of a scholarly paper is required A study of the case management process, and may involve an oral defense. A special- including case findings, service coordina- ized study may be substituted for only one tion, referral and utilization of other disci- required course or elective in a student’s plines, and client advocacy. program. Approval by the student’s adviser, the course instructor, and department chair is CP 6686 Job Development and Placement (3) required. A study of the analysis of job development and placement in the rehabilitation process CP 7753, 7754, 7755 Internship: Advanced Counseling and related fields. (1-3) This course provides advanced graduate CP 6687 Placement of Special Disability Groups students with full-time, supervised, on-the- (3) job experience in setting appropriate to their A study of effective job development and area of specialization. Experiences accom- placement techniques and strategies in the panied by weekly on-campus meetings de- rehabilitation process for disability groups signed to provide opportunity for analysis traditionally challenging to place: Blind, and evaluation of supervised activity. Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Mentally Ill, Trau- matic Brain Injured, Spinal Cord Injured, CP 7791, 7792, 7793 Research Seminar (1-3) Multidisabled and Learning Disabled. This course provides in-depth assistance to prepare students for development of, re- CP 6691 Research Methodology (3) search for, and preparation of thesis or field The study and evaluation of research meth- project proposal. ods commonly used in the social sciences. The course will provide information neces- CP 7794 Field Project (3) sary to understand and apply research proc- An independent study of a problem of a esses, synthesize knowledge and writing, practical nature which is encountered in a and plan and organize research problems for field setting. A proposal for the study and a interpretation and application of research written report of the findings must be ap- results. Application of these skills in the proved by the student’s advisory committee. form of a written project using the Publica- The advisory committee will administer an tion Manual of the American Psychological oral examination covering the research find- Association (APA) is required. A grade of ings. Enrollment limited to Ed.S. students. “B” or better is required CP 7795, 7796 Thesis (3-6) CP 7700 Advanced Practicum in Group Leader- Research for and preparation of a scholarly ship (3) paper related to a counseling and guidance Supervised training in group leadership, problem or situation under the supervision including experiential and didactic activities, of the student’s advisory committee. Enroll- focusing on group facilitation. Prerequi- ment limited to Ed.S. students. sites: CP 6642 and CP 6650 or equivalents and permission of the instructor. Enrollment restricted to Ed.S. students. DRAMA DRA 5543 Theatre History I (3) CP 7701 Seminar in Counseling and Student Per- A history of the theatre from the origin of sonnel Work (3) tragedy through English drama of the 17th Individual readings and conferences, group century. A study of dramatic literature and discussions and reports focusing on the ad- elements of the theatre designed to enhance vanced student’s special interest in Counsel- the student’s appreciation of contemporary ing and Human Development. Emphasizes theatrical practices in the staging of the research findings. “classics”.

CP 7702 Advanced Theories and Techniques of DRA 5551 Directing I (3) Counseling (3) Script analysis and directing principles with An in-depth study of current viable theories studies in the direction of contemporary of counseling utilizing techniques appropri- scenes and one-act plays. ate for each framework. Some areas to be covered include the cognitive, affective, and DRA 6625 Specialized Study in Area of Theatre (1-3) eclectic approaches. Prerequisite: CP 6649 Under the supervision of the faculty course or equivalent. supervisor, the student may pursue an exten sive study of a particular area which fits his/ CP 7725, 7726, 7727 Advanced Studies in Counseling her academic needs but is not available in (1-3) the regular curriculum. Each proposal must A study of a problem or topic using research be approved the preceding term by the stu techniques or a guided program of readings. dent’s advisor, the faculty course supervisor,

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and the department chairperson. Total credit school services and programs. Additional for any comfination of enrollments in these attention is given to the instructional pro- courses may not exceed six semester hours. gram requirements to meet legal standards. See semester hour limits listed under Course Restricted to students who are admitted to an Restrictions in General Regulations section. NCATE approved EAL Certification program and must be taught by an individual who has successfully completed the Law EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION requirement under Alabama Code (Act 2001-706, Section 16-1-38). EAL 6603 School Business Procedures (3) This is a comprehensive course designed to EAL 6615 Social and Philosophic Foundations of focus on the skills and knowledge needed to Educational Leadership (3) conduct school business procedures at two This course provides an overview of the levels: school and district. The purpose is to societal structure and problems affecting concentrate on the principles and best prac- education as well as the philosophical tices necessary to manage those business schools of thought in educational leadership. transactions for effective school business Restricted to students who are admitted to an administration. Restricted to students who NCATE approved EAL Certification pro- are admitted to an NCATE approved EAL gram. Certification program and must be taught by an individual who has successfully com- EAL 6625 Special Topics in Educational Leadership pleted the Finance requirement under Ala- (3) bama Code (Act 2001-706, Section 16-1- A seminar concerned with an in-depth ex- 38). amination of one topic that is acutely important to educational leadership. Students are EAL 6607 Readings in Organization and Admini- expected to use primary resources, journals, stration (3) Internet to research and discuss the topic. This course explores current literature and The primary format of the class will be dis- thinking in the field of organizational and cussion, although group exercises, individ- administrative theory and practice pertaining ual presentations and written responses will to educational leadership. Prerequisite: Re- also be used. Restricted to students who are stricted to students who are admitted to an admitted to an NCATE approved EAL Cer- NCATE approved EAL Certification pro- tification program. gram. EAL 6626, 6627 Specialized Topics in Educational EAL 6609 Communication and Problem Solving for Leadership (3) School Leaders (3) An independent study of a problem or prob- This course is designed to improve the lems using research techniques. Selection of school leaders’ skills in communication and problem must be approved by the professor problem solving. Emphasis will be placed on under whom the study is to be conducted, listening skills, group dynamics, conflict and the Department Chair. The study should resolution and consensus building. Special contribute to the student’s program. Prepara- attention will be given to these topics while tion of a scholarly paper is required and may working with ethnically or culturally diverse involve an oral presentation. Restricted to populations. Prerequisite: Restricted to stu- students who are admitted to an NCATE dents who are admitted to an NCATE ap- approved EAL Certification program. proved EAL Certification program. EAL 6633 Educational Leadership (3) EAL 6610 Grant Writing and Fundraising (3) This course deals with the development of This course explores how to write a grant knowledge and skills needed for the respon- and discusses alternative ways of fundrais- sibilities and major functions of educational ing. Particular attention will be given to leaders. The concept of leadership is dis- grant writing protocols and procedures, as cussed from both a theoretical and practical well the dynamics involved in responding to standpoint. Distinctions between manage- a Request for Proposal, and understanding ment skills and leadership skills are empha- the school system’s bureaucratic structures. sized. Key leadership challenges such as Prerequisite: Restricted to students who are vision, motivation, staff development, inclu- admitted to an NCATE approved EAL Cer- sive decision-making and strategic planning tification program. are stressed. Historical and contemporary accounts of successful leaders are utilized. EAL 6613 Legal Issues in Public Education (3) The ethical and moral aspects of leadership This course provides an introduction to the are examined. Restricted to students who are legal basis for public education and patterns admitted to an NCATE approved EAL Cer- of education control. Some attention is given tification program. to the necessity of providing a variety of

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EAL 6643 Administration of School Personnel (3) must be completed at the home campus This course is designed to deal with the (Prerequisite: EAL 6663 and permission of selection, staffing and development of all the Department). There must be a minimum school personnel. Salary schedules, person- of six months from beginning EAL 6663 and nel policies and fringe benefits will be stud- the completion of this course. ied. Restricted to students who are admitted to an NCATE approved EAL Certification EAL 6684 Curriculum Development for Educational program. Leaders (3) This course prepares school administrators EAL 6653 Educational Evaluation for School Im- to provide leadership necessary to ensure provement (3) appropriate curricula for the schools and for This course focuses on basic statistical proc- effective teaching and learning. Students esses and measures used in education. It will examine the curriculum design, devel- provides an opportunity for the student to opment, implementation, and evaluation analyze a variety of standardized prognostic, cycle. Prerequisite: Restricted to students diagnostic, and achievement tests and to who are admitted to an NCATE approved evaluate teacher-made tests and other meas- EAL Certification program. uring devices. Restricted to students who are admitted to an NCATE approved EAL Cer- EAL 6691 Research Methodology (3) tification program. This course is a study and evaluation of a variety of research methods; including but EAL 6663 Internship in Educational Administration not limited to quantitative, qualitative, and I (3) action research, and reporting formats used The purpose of this course is to provide in education and the social sciences. Re- students with school-based administrative stricted to students who are admitted to an experience in elementary, middle and secon- NCATE approved EAL Certification pro- dary grades, as well as central office support gram. A grade of “B” or better is required. functions. Full-time university educational administration faculty and local public EAL 7701 Administration of Special Education (3) school supervisors oversee the intern to This course is designed to provide an in- ensure field experience is acquired in the depth overview of the administrative organi- areas of curriculum, instruction, student zation that supports effective special educa- services, leadership skills, staff develop- tion programs in diverse educational set- ment, school and community relations, man- tings. The purpose of the course is to pro- agement skills, and legal responsibilities. vide a comprehensive guide to the special Competencies to be addressed are taken education process while addressing current from the Alabama State Department of Edu- issues, trends, technology, research, litera- cation Administrative Code. Internship re- ture, problems, legal principles, and con- quires a minimum of 300 clock hours and cerns. The course is designed to provide the must be completed at the home campus school leader with the knowledge base to (Prerequisite: Restricted to students who are make informed, reflective special education admitted to an NCATE approved EAL Cer- decisions. Class A Certification in Educa- tification program and have permission of tional Administration is required. the Department.) There must be a minimum of six months from the beginning of this EAL 7705 School Finance and Taxation (3) course to the completion of EAL 6664. A general study of finance at local, state, and federal basis. Includes principles of EAL 6664 Internship in Educational Administration taxation, the concepts of equity and ade- II (3) quacy, acceptable practices in securing and The purpose of this course is to provide administering school funds, and acceptable students with school-based administrative accounting and business procedures. Ex- experience in elementary, middle and secon- plores the unique characteristics of the Ala- dary grades, as well as central office support bama Tax structure, its history, and impact functions. Full-time university educational on the funding of education. Class A Certifi- administration faculty and local public cation in Educational Administration is re- school supervisors oversee the intern to quired. Course must be taught by an individ- ensure field experience is acquired in the ual who has successfully completed the areas of curriculum, instruction, student Finance requirement under Alabama Code services, leadership skills, staff develop- (Act 2001-706, Section 16-1-38). ment, school and community relations, man- . agement skills, and legal responsibilities. EAL 7710 Supervision of Education (3) Competencies to be addressed are taken A development of the concept of supervision from the Alabama State Department of Edu- and its function in the school program. The cation Administrative Code. Internship re- techniques of supervision are studied and quires a minimum of 300 clock hours and related to the improvement of instruction.

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Class A Certification in Educational Ad- involve an oral presentation. Class A Certifi- ministration is required. cation in Educational Administration is required. EAL 7714 School Law (3) A study of school law as set forth in the EAL 7735 Development and Operation of Educa- common law, state and federal constitution, tional Plant Facilities (3) statutes, judicial decision, and in the rules This course is designed to present to the and regulations of the state of Alabama. student procedures and issues related to the Major emphasis will be on state and federal design, development, and operation of edu- law and its impact on education today. Class cational plant facilities. Class A Certifica- A Certification in Educational Administra- tion in Educational Administration is re- tion is required. Course must be taught by an quired. individual who has successfully completed the Law requirement under Alabama Code EAL 7742 History of Educational Leadership (3) (Act 2001-706, Section 16-1-38). This course will explore the rich tradition and history of the field of Educational Lead- EAL 7717 Mentoring Methods and Techniques (3) ership. The history of the theory and prac- The purpose of this course is to prepare tices associated with this field will be exam- educational leaders to serve as role models ined and reviewed. Class A Certification in and mentors for individuals and to develop Educational Administration is required. mentorship programs. Students will learn how to develop and organize a mentorship EAL 7746 Personnel Relations and Processes in program for beginning teachers. Students Educational Leadership (3) will develop a knowledge base upon which This course deals with personnel processes to make informed reflective decisions about and personnel management from the per- mentorship programs in diverse educational spective of the central office. Topics in- settings. Class A Certification in Educa- clude: human resource planning, forecasting, tional Administration is required. selection, staff development, training and evaluation. Also included are motivational EAL 7725 Specialized Topics in Educational Leader- principles, group dynamics, climate and ship (3) culture, as well as problems typically associ- A seminar concerned with an in-depth ex- ated with personnel. Class A Certification in amination of one topic that is acutely impor- Educational Administration is required. tant to educational leadership. Students are expected to use primary resources, journals, EAL 7758 Cultural Diversity (3) and the Internet to research and discuss the This course provides in-class and field ex- topic. The primary format of the class will periences for specialist students in the inves- be discussion, although group exercises, tigation of current diversity, multicultural individual presentations and written re- and pluralistic literature and in the identifi- sponses will also be used. Class A Certifica- cation and creation of organizational pat- tion in Educational Administration is re- terns/designs, which support both short-and quired. long-range multicultural and diversity school goal setting. Students will learn EAL 7726 Specialized Topics in Educational Leader- competencies that are instrumental to plan- ship (3) ning, implementing, assessing, and re- An independent study of a problem or prob- evaluating existing or proposed practices. lems using research techniques. Selection of Activities are designed to appraise and problem must be approved by the professor evaluate diversity data, coordinate and syn- under whom the study is to be conducted, thesize curriculum development, utilize and the department chair. The study should appropriate instructional designs including contribute to the student’s program. Prepara- delivery, resources to manage change in tion of a scholarly paper is required and may their school’s community. Emphasized is involve an oral presentation. Class A Certifi- student reflection, the interpretation and cation in Educational Administration is re- utilization of data collected for the improve- quired. ment of diversity, and multicultural programs. Class A Certification in Educational EAL 7727 Specialized Topics in Educational Leader- Administration is required. ship (3) An independent study of a problem or prob- EAL 7790 Trends, Issues, and Policy Studies in Edu- lems using research techniques. Selection of cational Leadership (3) problem must be approved by the professor This is a seminar concerned with the trends under whom the study is to be conducted, and issues that arise based on educational and the department chair. The study should policy. It offers a balance and reintegration contribute to the student’s program. Prepara- of the relationship between policy studies tion of a scholarly paper is required and may and politics. Emphasis is placed on how

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educational policymaking occurs. High- ENVIRONMENTAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES lighted are the tools needed for investigating the current trends and issues impacting pub- EBS 5513 Limnology (3) lic education from a national, state, and local The physical, chemical, geological, and level. Class A Certification in Educational biological aspects of freshwater ecosystems Administration is required. as influenced by activities in surrounding watersheds. Prerequisite: general biology. EAL 7791 Organizational and Administrative Be- Corequisite: EBS L513 havior (3) A study of the nature, culture, and structure EBS L513 Limnology Lab (1) of organizations. Leadership, managerial Field and laboratory exercises in lake and and administrative behaviors will also be stream science, including instrumentation, investigated, with a focus on educational measurement, sampling, and analysis. organizations and change. Class A Certifica- Corequisite: EBS 5513 tion in Educational Administration is required. EBS 5516 Microbial Ecology (3) The study of the diversity and ecology of EAL 7793 Statistics (3) microbial populations in ecosystems, with This course is a study of descriptive and the emphasis on the roles that they play in inferential statistics commonly used in the biogeochemical cycles, their contributions to literature of Educational Administration. metabolic diversity, their interactions with Emphasis is placed on the application of animals and plants, their niches and biore- statistical method to research design. In- mediation. Prerequisites: microbiology, struction deals specifically with measures of organic chemistry. Corequisite: EBS L516 central tendency and variability, probability theory, estimation and significance, correla- EBS L516 Microbial Ecology (1) tion and regression, analysis of variance, and Microbial ecology laboratory techniques chi-square. Class A Certification in Educa- including isolation, identification, and enu- tional Administration is required. meration of microorganisms from aquatic and terrestrial environments. Corequisite: EAL 7794 Thesis: Field Problem Analysis (3) EBS 5516 The purpose of this course is to prepare educational leaders with research\knowledge EBS 5520 Field Vertebrate Zoology (4) that supports informed, reflective decisions The basics of vertebrate identification, with in diverse educational settings. Technology emphasis on phylogeny, anatomy, morphol- as a tool to investigate problems being faced ogy, life histories, habitats, distributions, and by schools is employed. Emphasis is given conservation. Prerequisites: general biol- to the proposal phase of designing a research ogy, general chemistry project. The research project examines a problem of a practical nature, which is en- EBS 5521 Population Ecology (3) countered in a field setting. The course cul- A study of animal and plant populations, minates in the creation of the research pro- food supply, competition, disease, fecundity, posal, which is a compilation of the theory, distribution, and other environmental fac- and methods learned in the course. All stud- tors. Management of endangered species ies that deal with human subjects must be and protected ecosystems are included. approved by their campus research review Prerequisites: general ecology, genetics, board. Class A Certification in Educational general chemistry, statistics. Corequisite: Administration is required. EBS L521

EAL 7795 Thesis: Problem Analysis Implementa- EBS L521 Population Ecology Lab (1) tion (1-3) Field exercises in identifying ecological The purpose of this course is for students to problems, formulating and testing hypothe- implement the project or field study pro- ses, and evaluating data using standard sta- posed in EAL 7794. Data will be collected, tistical methods. Corequisite: EBS 5521 analyzed and summarized in writing. A sum- mary of the project and recommendations EBS 5525 Field Botany (4) for further study should also be submitted. A survey of vascular plants from different The faculty adviser may require the student habitats in southeast Alabama. Principles of to defend the study before a faculty commit- plant taxonomy, including history and sys- tee. The course is designed to prepare edu- tems of classification and nomenclature, the cational leaders with research knowledge use of dichotomous keys, and general her- that supports informed reflective decisions barium techniques. Emphasis is placed on in diverse educational settings. Class A Cer- plant identification and habitat types. Pre- tification in Educational Administration is requisites: general biology, general ecology required.

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EBS 5530 Applied Genetics (3) EBS 5582 Molecular Biology (3) Advanced studies in genetics with emphasis A study of the fundamental principles of on cytogenetics and molecular genetics. chromosomal organization and geneexpres- Prerequisites: genetics, organic chemistry. sion, with emphasis on the structure and Corequisite: EBS L530 function of nucleic acids and proteins. Pre- requisites: genetics, microbiology, organic EBS L530 Applied Genetics Lab (1) chemistry. Corequisite: EBS L582 An introduction to procedures and equipment used in the study of cytogenetics and EBS L582 Molecular Biology Lab (1) molecular genetics. Corequisite: EBS 5530 Experimental approaches in molecular analyses of nucleic acids and proteins, with EBS 5550 Environmental History of the U.S. (3) the emphasis placed on common techniques An introduction to environmental history of utilized in clinical and research settings. the United States from the 18th century to the Corequisite: EBS 5582 late 20th century, emphasizing the post World War II period. The course will focus EBS 6600 Aquatic Entomology (3) on the historical development of the science A study of the morphology, physiology, of ecology, the origins of environmental taxonomy, life histories, and ecology of problems and solutions attempted by gov- aquatic insects. Prerequisites: general biol- ernment and experts, as well as responses by ogy, general ecology. Corequisite: EBS grassroots activists over time. L600

EBS 5551 Toxicology (3) EBS L600 Aquatic Entomology Lab (1) A study of the principles related to the ad- Classification and identification of immature verse effects of chemicals on living organ- and adult aquatic insects. A collection is isms. Prerequisite: organic chemistry. required. Corequisite: EBS 6600 Corequisite: EBS L551 EBS 6601 Environmental and Biological Ethics (3) EBS L551 Toxicology Lab (1) Examination of major ethical theories as Assessment of terrestrial and aquatic toxicity they apply to environmental, biological, and of chemical agents following standard proto- medical issues. The linkage of ethics to cols. Corequisite: EBS 5551 decision-making in social, public, and business policy. Course develops skills in un- EBS 5552 Industrial Hygiene (3) derstanding value systems and framing Identification and correction of chemical, ethical positions. biological, and physical hazards in and around the workplace. Prerequisite: organic EBS 6603 Environmental Management (3) chemistry. Corequisite: EBS L552 Concepts and practices underlying procedures for environmental resource manage- EBS L552 Industrial Hygiene Lab (1) ment, including planning, organizing, and Methods and procedures for sampling, ana- conducting programs. lyzing, and evaluating chemical, biological, . and physical agents in the workplace. EBS 6611 Global Pollution and International Envi- Corequisite: EBS 5552 ronmental Policy (3) An examination of global environmental EBS 5576 Special Topics (1 to 4 credit hours per issues, such as global climate change, ozone course per semester) depletion, and acid precipitation. This Specialized topics not generally included in course also deals with alternatives in devel- course offerings. Prerequisite: Permission oping global policies and treaties to address of instructor these problems.

EBS 5578 Cell Biology (3) EBS 6612 Environmental Impact Studies/Risk Man- This course covers cell structure and func- agement (3) tion with the emphasis on biochemical and An examination of practices used in analysis molecular mechanisms. Topics include of land, water, and air to determine the im- signal transduction, cytoskeleton, intracellu- pact of human activities such as construc- lar compartments, cell movement, differen- tion, mining, clearing, and industrial opera- tiation, and recognition. Prerequisites: ge- tion. Planning approaches and ecological netics, microbiology, organic chemistry. constraints, economic evaluation, and quan- Corequisite: EBS L578 titative approaches to predict impact. Pre- requisites: EBS 6630, EBSL630 EBS L578 Cell Biology Lab (1) Experimental approaches for studying cells EBS 6615 Environmental Law, Permitting, and at the biochemical and molecular levels. Regulatory Compliance (3) Corequisite: EBS 5578 A study of the steps needed and programs

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required to insure that public and private not available in the regular curriculum. This sector organizations are in compliance with may include educational activities or train- federal and state environmental regulations. ing outside of the University. The student Prerequisites: An undergraduate ecology or will follow the guidelines that the Depart- environmental course, or approval of ad- ment has established for the supervision and viser. the pursuance of this study. Requires approval of the student’s adviser and the de- EBS 6617, 6618 Seminars in Environmental and Biologi- partment chair. See semester hour limits cal Sciences (1) listed under Course Restrictions in General Presentations on interdisciplinary principles Regulations section. and concepts, current issues, and new studies and research from a variety of fields, EBS 6630 Pollution Science (3) with environmental science serving as a A study of pollution of atmosphere, surface unifying theme. Faculty members and out- water, and soil and groundwater from ani- side speakers will present guest lecturers. mate activities and inanimate processes. Candidates for the master’s degree in the Adverse effects, fate, and transport of pollut- thesis option will present their research find- ants in air, soil, and water. Prerequisite: ings and conclusions. general chemistry. Corequisite: EBS L630

EBS 6620 Field Protistology (4) EBS L630 Pollution Science Lab (1) An advanced study of protists from freshwa- Theory and analytical techniques used in ter and marine habitats including collection both field and laboratory for the analysis of techniques, taxonomy, identification, struc- air, water, and soil contaminants. Corequi- ture, life histories, and protistan ecology. site: EBS 6630

EBS 6621 Environmental Toxicology (3) EBS 6643 Biological Chemistry (3) This course is a foundation for scientific Biological Chemistry emphasizes the classi- decision-making involving contaminants and fication, structure, function and metabolism their effects on biological systems. It covers of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic the basic principles of environmental toxi- acids; intermediary metabolism and bioener- cology including bioaccumulation, the bio- getics; enzyme structure, function and kinet- logical effects of toxicants from the molecu- ics; and storage and expression of genetic lar to global level or organization, and a information. Prerequisites: CHM 3343/ basic understanding of the risk of environ- L343 mental pullutants and the science of risk assessment. Prerequisites: Eight semester EBS 6645 Biotechnology Techniques (3) hours or equivalent of chemistry Biotechnology Techniques laboratory emphasizes the fundamental theory and tech- EBS 6623 Environmental Negotiations and Conflict niques used in the isolation, characterization, Resolution (3) and study of biochemical molecules. Pre- An examination of the approaches to resolv- requisites: CHM 3343/L343 ing environmental disputes through alternative dispute resolution techniques. EBS 6650 Spatial Analysis Using Geographical In- formation Systems (3) EBS 6624 Public Health (3) A graduate level GIS course geared for be- The impact of the environment on humans ginners that presents the understanding be- as well as the human impact on the environ- hind the four functional and physical com- ment serve as the dual focus of this course. ponents of a GIS: data input; storage and Environmental agents of physical, chemical, retrieval; manipulation; and data output. and biological nature with adverse effect on Multiple GIS applications are also dis- human health will be considered. The cussed. Prerequisites: EBS 6630, EBS physiological, molecular, cellular, genetic, L630, or permission of chair. Corequisite: and biochemical mechanisms of action of EBS L650 environmental carcinogens, toxins, pollut- ant, and other disease-causing environmental EBS L650 Spatial Analysis Using Geographical In- agents and the interaction of various envi- formation Systems (1) ronmental agents with biological systems This lab is intended for average computer will be addressed. Prerequisite: None users with little or no experience in ArcView GIS or any other GIS software. At the end EBS 6625, 6626 Specialized Study in Environmental and of the labs, students will be able to use Arc- Biological Sciences (1-3) View to view, query, analyze, chart, and The student has the opportunity to engage in map geographic data. Corequisite: EBS intensive study of a particular subject or 6650 learn a pertinent skill, which fits his/her academic and/or professional needs, but is

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EBS 6660 Issues in Aquatic Ecology (3) semester hours in probability and statistics Case studies on the overexploitation and or permission of instructor. A grade of “B” degradation of aquatic ecosystems and their or better is required. resources, with a primary focus on freshwater systems. Prerequisite: An undergraduate EBS 6695 Thesis Research (1- 6) ecology course is highly recommended. Under the guidance of the student’s adviser and the chair of the department, the student EBS 6661 Conservation Biology (3) may pursue original research (independent Examination of the principles, practices, and acquisition and interpretation of data) in a philosophy of measuring, maintaining, and particular area of environmental science. enhancing biological diversity. The course The completion of a thesis is required. The focuses on the applications of ecology, results and conclusions must be successfully population biology, and genetics of the con- defended before the student’s graduate com- servation of keystone and rare species and mittee. ecosystems. Prerequisite: An undergraduate ecology course is highly recommended. Refer to specific departmental listings in the Troy Univer- sity Graduate Catalog for full course descriptions of BIO EBS 6662 Invasive Species Biology (3) (biology), BUS (business), CHM (chemistry), and GEO This course will familiarize students with (geography). Information pertaining to MB (marine biology) is the principles of ecological invasions and also provided. factors affecting the spread and impacts of invasive species. Students will also become Note: Graduate students may not enroll in a 5000 familiar with major sources of exotic species numbered course if it duplicates the same course listed on an introductions, and methods available for undergraduate transcript. prevention and control. Prerequisite: None

EBS 6664 Restoration Ecology (3) EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION An introduction to ecological approaches toward reconstruction of degraded or de- ECE 5544 Internship Seminar (3) stroyed ecosystems. Ecological basis of This course provides interns an opportunity creating self-sustained ecosystems. Plan- to develop analytical thinking skills through ning, implementing and assessing restoration examining broad educational issues and programs. Economic and social context of concerns, topics on the state and local levels, restoration. Prerequisites: an ecology and those of personal interest. The scope of course and one year of general chemistry the course ranges from juvenile law, classroom management, professionalism, profes- EBS 6665 Sustainable Development (3) sional development for teachers, and other This course will increase student awareness course topics. This course must be taken of sustainability issues concerning the future concurrently with internship. survival of human and other organisms on the planet. The course specifically covers ECE 6618 Designing Prosocial Learning Environ- the following: biological diversity trends, ments (3) human population growth, agriculture and An examination of early childhood educa- food consumption issues, water use and tion learning environments. Program mod- supplies, global warming and effects on els such as the English Infant School, the biological diversity, sustainable fisheries, Open School, Montessori's Prepared Learn- forest products and services, and other is- ing Environment and other selected models sues. Prerequisites: None will be studied. In addition, techniques for creating, maintaining, and assessing an envi- EBS 6670, 6671 Special Topics (1-4) ronment that fosters knowledge construc- Specialized topics not generally included in tion, integration of technology resources, the course offerings. A maximum total of four development of autonomy, and independ- semester hours is allowed for program ence will be examined. Students will inves- credit. tigate and implement these techniques with

young children EBS 6691 Research Methodology and Experimental .

Design (3) This course will include hands-on statistical ECE 6620 Inquiries into Physical Knowledge (3) experience emphasizing hypothesis testing The purpose of this course is to assist gradu- using a statistical software system. It will ate students as they investigate and construct combine several elements of research meth- a deeper understanding about their own odology including developing a grant pro- questions related to young children's con- posal that will include topic selection, litera- struction of physical knowledge and the ture search, question formulation, methods, facilitation and evaluation of that knowledge statistics, and a budget. Prerequisite: Three construction in the early childhood class-

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room. In addition, the students will interact with young children through observation and ECE 6632 Authentic Assessment in the Early Child- participation in the application of appropri- hood Classroom (3) ate physical knowledge experiences and the The purpose of this course is to explore the investigation and evaluation of children's investigation and evaluation of teaching and construction of knowledge. learning in the early childhood education program through the use of human and ma- ECE 6622 Parents as Partners in Education (3) terial resources. Purposes, types, and de- The purpose of this course is to assist gradu- signs for developmentally appropriate ate students as they investigate and construct evaluation will be examined. a deeper understanding of and develop techniques to strengthen the school-parent rela- ECE 6633 Integrated Thematic Curriculum (3) tionship while developing mutual supporters The purpose of this course is to assist gradu- for the total development of the young child. ate students as they construct an operational Pertinent topics include: stress and children, knowledge of integrated thematic curricu- parents and families in crisis, and helping lum. The course will focus on theory, plan- children cope with the future. ning, implementation, and evaluation of an integrated thematic curriculum. Addition- ECE 6625, 6626, 6627 Specialized Study in Early Child- ally, issues surrounding the implementation hood Education (1-3) of innovative teaching methodology in tradi- A study of a problem using research tech- tional settings will be examined. niques. Selection of problem must be approved by the professor under whom the ECE 6634 Inquiries into Logico-Mathematical study is to be made and the Dean of Educa- Knowledge (3) tion. The study should contribute to the stu- The purpose of this course is to assist gradu- dent’s program. Preparation of a scholarly ate students as they investigate and construct paper is required and may involve an oral a deeper understanding about their own defense. Total credit for any combination of questions related to young children's con- enrollments in these courses may not exceed struction of logico-mathematical knowledge four semester hours. A specialized study and the facilitation and evaluation of that may be substituted for a required course knowledge construction in the early child- only once in a student’s program. See se- hood classroom. In addition, the students mester hour limits listed under Course Re- will interact with young children through strictions in General Regulations section. observation and participation in the application of appropriate logico-mathematical knowledge experiences and the investigation ECE 6628 Inquiries into Literacy Acquisition (3) and evaluation of children's construction of This course is designed to explore emergent knowledge. literacy and the role of developmentally appropriate practices for young children, N- ECE 6635 Program Evaluation in Early Childhood 3. The course includes emphasis on: role of (3) the teacher and teaching reading to young This course is designed for the education children, children and multiple learning student to examine evaluation in early child- styles, the reading process, and developing a hood and elementary education programs. developmentally appropriate reading pro- Techniques and procedures concerning the gram for young children, N-3. design and implementation of evaluation in the total school program will be investi- ECE 6630 Inquiries into Representation (3) gated. This course is designed to assist graduate students as they investigate and construct ECE 6640 Integrating Children’s Literature (3) knowledge of symbolic representation in all The purpose of this course is to assist gradu- of its form. Topics include: children’s talk, ate students as they investigate and construct play, art, writing process, music, movement a deeper understanding of and develop tech- and construction. niques to incorporate quality children’s literature across the curriculum. Pertinent ECE 6631 Historical Perspectives in Early Child- topics include award winning authors and hood Education (3) titles found in children’s literature among a The purpose of this course is to assist gradu- variety of genre, along with developmentally ate students in constructing a sense of iden- appropriate techniques for focusing curricu- tity with the field of early childhood educa- lum delivery through quality children’s lit- tion through an understanding of the past as erature. a prologue to contemporary thought and practice. The philosophy, history, and im- ECE 6674 Early Childhood Internship Grades P-3 pact of education from the time of Plato to (6) the present will be examined with special The Professional Internship Program is the emphasis on the major influences in early culminating clinical field-based experience childhood education.

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for students seeking certification in a teach- tional leaders to explore the organizational ing field. The Professional Internship Pro- development and maintenance services re- gram provides the student with the opportu- quired for effective operation of the schools nity to conduct classes and assume the role within the legal framework established by of a teacher while receiving supervision local, state, and federal legislative and judi- from a classroom teacher and a university cial requirements. Major emphasis will be supervisor for a period of one full semester. given to studying legal issues and community relations. Legal issues and services ECE 7725 Specialized Study in ECE (1-3) related to exceptional children will be A study of the problem using research tech- closely examined. The development of ethi- niques. Selection of problem must be ap- cal standards, informed legal decision mak- proved by the professor under whom the ing, and emergency procedures for ensuring study is to be made, and the Dean of Educa- safety, as well as the political factors which tion. The study should contribute to the stu- impact schools, society and community dent’s program. Preparation of a scholarly relations will be studied. paper is required and may involve an oral defense. Total credit for any combination of ECE 7790 Qualitative Research Methodology (3) enrollments in these courses may not exceed The purpose of this course is to provide four semester hours. A specialized study graduate students with an introduction to may be substituted for a required course qualitative research methodology. The his- only once in a student’s program. See torical development, rationale, and relation- semester hour limits listed under Course ship to quantitative research will be exam- Restrictions in General Regulations section. ined. Qualitative research methods will include procedures for selection and sam-

pling and for data collection and analysis. ECE 7760 Leading for Learning in the School Envi- Students will read a variety of qualitative ronment (3) studies and conduct a brief qualitative re- This course is designed to extend the teacher search project. Prerequisite: course in re- leader from the classroom to the school en- search or tests and measurement vironment. Students will be provided a

study of the processes involved in evaluating school settings and the problems faced by ECE 7793 Problem Analysis in ECE (3) A study of processes involved in identifying, instructional leaders. Major emphasis will framing, evaluating analyzing, and seeking be placed on the transition to a teacher lead- information about problems. Emphasis is ing in the school environment. Characteris- given to information collection and process- tics of leading for learning will be explored. ing. Students will select and analyze a prob- Topics that affect today’s teacher leaders lem related to early childhood education or and positive ways to deal with instructional elementary education. Restricted to students issues will also be investigated. enrolled in an Education Specialist program.

ECE 7761 Effective Schools and Teachers (3) This course is designed to examine the knowledge base for effective schools to ECONOMICS enable teacher leaders to develop skills in their own practices. There will be emphasis ECO 6654 Labor Economics (3) through in-depth study of the research litera- An overview of the forces of supply and ture on effective school settings. Students demand as related to labor markets; wage will critically examine, analyze, and evalu- determination and resource allocation in ate the components and characteristics of U.S. labor market operations; the interrela- effective school environments. tionship of labor and the national economy, wages, prices, and employment; and labor ECE 7762 School Accreditation Process (3) economics in the microenvironment. An The purpose of this course is to examine the introduction to wage determination policies local, state, regional, and national standards and strategies in a competitive global mar- associated with school accreditation. The ketplace. accreditation process in these areas will be reviewed and analyzed. Students will com- ECO 6655 Managerial Economics (3) pare and contrast the different ways schools Integration of various principles and con- are accredited. Topics such as: the accredi- cepts from different fields of business with tation process, school self-study procedures, primary emphasis on problems of economic validation/documentation, roles of school decision making and policy formulation at personnel, and creating school improvement the individual firm and industry levels. plans will be investigated. ECO 6657 International Trade and Economics (3) ECE 7763 Legal Issues and Ethics in Education (3) Principles and problems of international The purpose of this course is to allow educa- economics, trade theory, international pay-

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ments, and monetary policies, economic EDG 6696 Practicum in Gifted Education (3) integration, international economic institu- Supervised experiences related to instruction tions and policies, and contemporary devel- in gifted education. The application of skills, opments in political economy. concepts, and principles acquired in previous courses will be emphasized. Prerequi- site: At least six hours in teaching field com- GIFTED EDUCATION ponent and a research course must be completed. EDG 6666 Nature and Needs of Gifted Individuals (3) This foundation course in the study of gifted EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP education and talent development focuses on understanding gifted individuals, assessment See Educational Administration (EAL) or Higher Education and identification issues in finding gifted Administration (HEA) students in the schools, models often used to provide education for gifted students and developing support systems for programs for EDUCATION gifted learners. EDU 6600 Classroom Management and Behavior EDG 6667 Creativity (3) Intervention (3) This course in creative thinking in gifted This course is a study of current theory, education focuses on understanding creativ- research, and practice in psychology, sociol- ity and creative students. This course em- ogy, leadership, and human behavior as phasizes the importance of helping children related to school age students, the nature of and adolescents become more self- the educational organization, and the role of actualized, creative individuals to better the teacher in that organization. Emphasis is enable them to make important contributions placed upon the formation of a positive, to society. Prerequisite: EDG 6666 Nature developmental philosophy for effective and Needs of Gifted Individuals management of classroom resources and student behavior as well as the identification EDG 6668 Integrating Thinking Skills into the Cur- of some appropriate methods and techniques riculum (3) to apply this philosophy The focus of this course is the integration of critical and productive thinking skills into EDU 6603 Planning For the Classroom (3) the curriculum for gifted learners. This This course provides students with an over- course emphasizes an inquiry-based ap- view of the K-12 classroom environment proach to differentiation of the curriculum and the planning necessary to establish envi- content for gifted learners. Prerequisite: ronments that are conductive for learning. EDG 6666 Nature and Needs of Gifted Indi- viduals. EDU 6605 Computer-Based Instructional Technolo- gies (3) EDG 6669 Teaching Methods in Gifted Education (3) This is an advanced survey course in those This methods course in curriculum develop- classroom adaptable technologies, which are ment in gifted education focuses on plan- associated with the personal computer. Em- ning, designing, and developing appropriate phasis is placed on familiarity with key- curriculum for gifted students. This course boarding, disk operating systems, and tool emphasizes the connection between the software. Proficiency with word processing, needs of gifted learners and the cognitive, data base and spreadsheet in an integrated affective, social, and aesthetic areas of cur- program is developed. Students present a riculum experiences. Prerequisites: EDG lesson augmented with an electronic slide 6666 Nature and Needs of Gifted Individu- show produced during the course. als, EDG 6667 Creativity, and EDG 6668 Integrating Thinking Skills into the Curricu- EDU 6606 Current and Emerging Instructional lum. Technologies (3) This course focuses on the current and EDG 6670 Special Populations of Gifted Students (3) emerging uses of technology in the class- This course examines ways in which teach- room, including electronic equipment for ers can identify and plan for gifted children telecommunications, networking, online from special and underrepresented popula- services, the internet, e-mail, list server, tions with particular emphasis on under- telenetting, and user groups, and the uses achieving students, minority students, and and hazards of involving these technologies students with physical, emotional, and learn- in teaching. ing disabilities. Prerequisite: EDG 6666 Nature and Needs of Gifted Individuals. EDU 6607 Curriculum Integration of Technology (3) This course covers evaluation, selection, and

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integration of educational software into ele- develop a strategy to deliver web-based mentary and secondary education curricula, instruction. Prerequisite: EDU 6605, 6606, taking into consideration teaching and learn- 6607 or permission of the instructor ing styles while relating technologies to various disciplines, diverse models, and developmental levels. Microlessons are EDU 6617 Graphic Design in Multimedia Instruc- produced using multimedia-authoring tools. tion (3) Prerequisite: EDU 6606 A study of graphic design principles as they apply to the development of multimedia EDU 6611 Educational Technology in the Curricu- instructional courseware. The course inte- lum (3) grates advanced graphics, multimedia au- The purpose of this course is to advance pre- thoring and web design software to teach the service and in-service teachers beyond sim- student relevant technology as it applies to ple computer literacy and basic understand- instructional design. Students apply graphic ing of Computer-Based Instructional Tech- design principles in developing a variety of nologies. It will focus on more advanced multimedia instructional products working educational use of multimedia and Internet individually and in teams. Prerequisite: EDU based technologies. The student will ex- 6605, 6606 or permission of the instructor plore technologies and learning tools that foster a more learner centered constructivist EDU 6618 Advanced Multimedia Production (3) environment within their specific teaching An advanced course in computer based mul- area. Critical issues arising from the inte- timedia interactive course design. The gration of these technologies such as devel- course integrates course design software, opment of interactive environments and new multimedia authoring, web design and pres- modes of communication and subsequent entation graphics in the development of a effects on the definition of learning will also multimedia lesson or course. The course be investigated. Prerequisites: undergradu- concentrates on the total instructional proc- ate or graduate technology course or place- ess culminating complete multimedia class ment exam delivered either by disk or internet. Students develop there own video and audio elements EDU 6613 Principles of Instructional Design (3) learning the complete production process This course focuses on the development of necessary for multimedia instructional prod- instruction by using the instructional design ucts. Prerequisite: EDU 6605, 6606, 6607 process to develop online or electronic in- or permission of the instructor structional materials. The systematic design of instruction will serve as the foundation EDU 6625, 6626, 6627 Specialized Study in Area of Edu- for the development of such materials. The cation (1-3) students will develop the necessary peda- This course focuses on the study of a prob- gogical and technological skills that will lem or problems using research techniques. facilitate the design and development of Selection of the problem must be approved instruction using the appropriate tools. Pre- by the student’s adviser, the instructor under requisite: EDU 6605 whom the study is to be made, the appropriate college dean, and the Dean of the Gradu- EDU 6614 Advanced Instructional Design (3) ate School. The study should contribute to This course will further expose students to the student’s program. Preparation of a the pedagogies, design processes, and tech- scholarly paper is required and may involve nology-related tools that will facilitate profi- an oral defense. Total credit for any combi- ciency in the development of online or elec- nation of enrollments in these courses may tronic instructional materials. Attention will not exceed 4 semester hours. A specialized be paid to using advanced tools and tech- study may be substituted for a required niques to develop strategies and materials course only once in a student’s program. that will focus on the cognitive needs of the See semester hour limits listed under Course learner. Prerequisite: EDU 6605 Restrictions in General Regulations section.

EDU 6616 Distance Learning Strategies (3) EDU 6629 The Master Teacher (3) A study of various forms of distance learn- This course is designed to assist the begin- ing with emphasis on computer based sys- ning graduate student in determining the tems and on-line learning. The course inte- expectations and attributes of the master grates relevant technology including multi- teacher. Major emphasis will focus on ef- media authoring, web design, and internet fective teacher characteristics, skills and delivery systems. The course concentrates practices of teaching, as well as a review of on the development of web-based instruc- the requirements for National Board for tional materials and the management of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). internet-based courses and programs. Stu- All traditional masters degree teacher educa- dents design an educational web site and tion candidates must complete this course in

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the first nine semester hours attempted. EDU 6680 The Alternative Experience Internship Formal admission to Graduate Teacher Edu- Grades K-6 (3) cation Program (GTEP) will be completed This field experience is designed only for as a part of the course. students who are admitted to the Alternative Fifth-Year Experience Route Program in EDU 6630 Teachers and the Law (3) Elementary Education. The internship will This course is designed to help teachers consist of a minimum of 100 clock hours of become legally literate by providing them instructional experiences in elementary with information about the law that affects classroom (K-6) settings. them, how the legal system works, and how that system can work for them. EDU 6682 Internship in Area of Specialization (3) This field experience is designed for teacher EDU 6632 Seminar in Classroom Teaching (2) education candidates who hold current This course is an inter-disciplinary seminar graduate-level professional educator certifi- course designed for classroom teachers who cation and desire additional certification in desire to investigate in depth the techniques, another field and/or level. Experiences in- procedures and strategies related to improv- clude planning, teaching and supervised ing learning through improved teaching. activities in an approved clinical setting. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher EDU 6645 The Nature of Intelligence (3) Education Program, completion of all re- This course provides a description and quired coursework, and approval from the analysis of the quantitative and qualitative Director of Teacher Education. aspects of intelligence. It includes classic and contemporary theories of learning and EDU 6691 Research Methodology (3) their relationship to the understanding of This course is a study and evaluation of a individual differences. variety of research methods and types of reporting. (May carry the prefix appropriate EDU 6650 Global Education in the Elementary/ to the program of study i.e. SPE, SED, IED). Middle School (3) A grade of “B” or better is required. This course is designed to instruct teachers about the complexities of citizenship in a EDU 6693 Quantitative Methods of Evaluation of world community, current issues, and con- Teaching and Learning (3) cerns in this field, and methods of globaliz- This course is a study of descriptive and ing the existing elementary curriculum. inferential statistics commonly used in the literature of psychology and education. EDU 6653 Educational Evaluation (3) Emphasis is placed on the application of A study of the basic statistical processes and statistical method to research design. In- measures used in education. Analysis of a struction deals specifically with measures of variety of standardized tests and measure- central tendency and variability, probability ments procedures including construction, theory, estimation and significance, correla- use and interpretation. Construction of tion and regression, analysis of variance, and teacher made tests and measuring devices. chi-square.

EDU 6655 The Arts Curriculum (3) EDU 6695 Thesis (3) This course prepares the teacher to provide a The thesis must be related to an educational broad-based arts education program that problem or situation. Information regarding includes history, interpretation, production, the thesis program may be obtained from the and appreciation. Emphasis is placed on Dean of the Graduate School. This course utilizing the arts to enrich students learning may be repeated. Pass/Fail. in all curricular areas. EDU 6696 Practicum in Area of Specialization (1-6) EDU 6656 Teaching the Bilingual Child (3) The Practicum is supervised experiences This course prepares teachers to make class- related to instruction in area of specializa- room and instructional accommodations to tion. The application of skills, concepts, and meet the needs of the bilingual child. It also principles acquired in previous courses will addresses facilitating home-school partner- be emphasized. Prerequisite: All Teaching ships with families of bilingual children. Field courses must be completed.

EDU 6658 Understanding Cultural Diversity (3) EDU 6698 Introduction to Research (3) Understanding of culturally different studies, This course is designed to assist graduate the psychological and sociological factors students as they become competent consum- that influence the counseling, teaching or ers and producers of educational research. training, and the employment of the cultur- Purposes, designs, and characteristics of ally different. Special emphasis is placed on quantitative and qualitative research will be current practices utilized in overcoming the examined as students read and analyze a deficiencies in school, home, and work set- variety of studies. tings. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS · 173

EDU 6699 Research in Practice (3) by the students in previous course work. The purpose of this course is to provide Students will explore and identify alternative graduate students with an opportunity to solutions to the problems through group design, implement, and write about quantita- interaction. tive or qualitative research related to their own teaching. Prerequisite: EDU 6698 or EDU 7760 Leading for Learning in the School Envi- EDU 6653 ronment (3) This course is designed to extend the teacher EDU 7706 Environmental Education: Teaching leader from the classroom to the school en- Across the Curriculum (3) vironment. Students will be provided a study This course is designed to provide an inter- of the processes involved in evaluating disciplinary experience in teaching using an school settings and the problems faced by approach designed around environmental instructional leaders. Major emphasis will education themes. The graduate students be placed on the transition to a teacher lead- will be immersed in teaching across the ing in the school environment. Characteris- curriculum using issues related to the envi- tics of leading for learning will be explored. ronment. The focus will be interdisciplinary Topics that affect today’s teacher leaders and utilize hands-on learning experiences and positive ways to deal with instructional which will help to make learning meaningful issues will also be investigated. and authentic. EDU 7761 Effective Schools and Teachers (3) EDU 7709 Seminar in Decision-Making for Teachers This course is designed to examine the and Educational Administrators (3) knowledge base for effective schools to The purpose of this course is to critically enable teacher leaders to develop skills in examine, analyze, and evaluate American their own practices. There will be emphasis public education in order to frame problems, through in-depth study of the research litera- identify possible causes, seek and collect ture on effective school settings. Students information, delineate steps to solutions, and will critically examine, analyze, and evalu- generate possible solutions to problems fac- ate the components and characteristics of ing schools today. Particular focus will be effective school environments. given to curriculum and instruction, financial, political, cultural, economic ethical and EDU 7762 School Accreditation Process (3) legal policies, and the impact of cultural The purpose of this course is to examine the diversity in American schools. Restricted to local, state, regional, and national standards students enrolled in an Education Specialist associated with school accreditation. The program. accreditation process in these areas will be reviewed and analyzed. Students will com- EDU 7725, 7726, 7727 Specialized Study in Education pare and contrast the different ways schools (1-3) are accredited. Topics such as: the accredi- Study of the problem using research tech- tation process, school self-study procedures, niques. Selection of problem must be ap- validation/documentation, roles of school proved by the professor under whom the personnel, and creating school improvement study is to be made, and the Dean of Educa- plans will be investigated. tion. The study should contribute to the student’s program. Preparation of a scholarly EDU 7763 Legal Issues and Ethics in Education (3) paper is required and may involve an oral The purpose of this course is to allow educa- defense. Total credit for any combination of tional leaders to explore the organizational enrollments in these courses may not exceed development and maintenance services re- four semester hours. A specialized study quired for effective operation of the schools may be substituted for a required course within the legal framework established by only once in a student’s program. See se- local, state, and federal legislative and judi- mester hour limits listed under Course Re- cial requirements. Major emphasis will be strictions in General Regulations section. given to studying legal issues and community relations. Legal issues and services EDU 7730 The Teacher Leader (3) related to exceptional children will be The purpose of this course is to help teach- closely examined. The development of ethi- ers develop as teacher leaders in their cal standards, informed legal decision mak- schools. Major emphasis will focus on ing, and emergency procedures for ensuring teacher leader characteristics, skills and safety, as well as the political factors which effective practices in teacher leadership. impact schools, society and community relations will be studied. EDU 7750, 7752, 7757 Practicum in Area of Specializa- tion (1-3) EDU 7764 Models and Strategies for Instruction (3) The Practicum is a supervised application of The purpose of this course is to assist educa- the concepts, principles, and skills acquired tion specialist candidates as they explore a

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variety of instructional models throughout ELE 6601 The Art of Teaching Writing (3) the educational and other learning environ- Course in which classroom teachers investi- ments. There will be an emphasis on current gate and apply the art of teaching writing via research of effective teaching and learning whole language/natural approach. Focus on practices. Students will compare and con- writing process. tract different educational instructional practices and develop set of strategies to enhance ELE 6602 Seminar in Mathematics Education (3) the instructional environment. This course will look at recent research and publications relative to the teaching of ele- EDU 7792 Advanced Research in Education (3) mentary school mathematics. Not only will This course is designed primarily for stu- specific areas selected by the instructor be dents planning to prepare a thesis. Particular examined, but the students in the class will attention is given to the research techniques have the opportunity to suggest areas of related to the types of thesis study the stu- particular interest to them. This course pro- dent desires to undertake. (May carry the vides opportunities for the student to extend prefix appropriate to the program of study knowledge and skills necessary for develop- i.e. SPE, SED, IED). Prerequisite: This ing programs, selecting appropriate methods course is restricted to Ed.S. candidates only. and employing materials, and evaluating in mathematics instruction, kindergarten EDU 7795 Thesis (1-3) through grade 6. Research for and preparation of a scholarly paper related to a school administration, ELE 6603 Seminar in Science Education (3) supervision, and/or curriculum problem. The This course will examine relevant research project will be under the direction of the and a variety of instructional strategies ap- student’s advisory committee. propriate in the field of natural science. Emphasis is placed on appropriate instruc- EDU 9972 The Wiregrass Writing Project (3) tion and materials including technology for The Wiregrass Writing Project is the local teaching science to students in grades K-6. affiliatae of the Alabama Writing Project and the National Writing Project. The Na- ELE 6604 Seminar in Language Arts Education (3) tional Writing Project strives to improve This course is a seminar for elementary edu- student writing achievement by improving cators desiring to design and implement the teaching and learning of writing in the developmental programs of language arts nation’s schools. The 165 sites operate on a instruction in view of recent research. An teachers teaching teachers model. Success- examination of the research in the language ful writing teachers who attend this invita- arts and current practices in teaching tech- tional summer institute will examine their niques will be pursued. classroom practice, conduct research of sound theory supporting particular ap- ELE 6605 Seminar in Social Science Education (3) proaches to the teaching of writing, and This course will examine relevant research develop their own writing skills. and a variety of instructional strategies appropriate in the field of social science. Em- phasis is placed on appropriate instruction ELEMENTARY EDUCATION and materials including technology for teaching social science to students in grades ELE 5544 Internship Seminar (3) K-6. This course provides interns an opportunity to develop analytical thinking skills through ELE 6622 Parents as Partners in Education (3) examining broad educational issues and The purpose of this course is to assist gradu- concerns, topics on the state and local levels, ate students as they investigate and construct and those of personal interest. The scope of a deeper understanding of and develop tech- the course ranges from juvenile law, class- niques to strengthen the school-parent rela- room management, professionalism, profes- tionship while developing mutual supporters sional development for teachers, and other for the total development of the young child. course topics. This course must be taken Pertinent topics include: stress and children, concurrently with internship. parents and families in crisis, and helping children cope with the future. ELE 6600 Diagnostic Approach to Teaching Mathe- matics (3) ELE 6625, 6626, 6627 Specialized Study in Elementary The diagnostic/prescriptive component of Education (1-3) teaching mathematics will be studied with A study of a problem using research tech- an emphasis on the interpretation of diag- niques. Selection of problem must be ap- nostic materials proved by the professor under whom the

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study is to be made and the Dean of Educa- paper is required and may involve an oral tion. The study should contribute to the stu- defense. Total credit for any combination of dent’s program. Preparation of a scholarly enrollments in these courses may not exceed paper is required and may involve an oral four semester hours. A specialized study defense. Total credit for any combination of may be substituted for a required course enrollments in these courses may not exceed only once in a student’s program. See se- four semester hours. A specialized study mester hour limits listed under Course Re- may be substituted for a required course strictions in General Regulations section. only once in a student’s program. See semester hour limits listed under Course Re- ELE 7736 Mentoring and Supervision in ELE (3) strictions in General Regulations section. This course is designed for the advanced sixth year education student to examine the ELE 6633 Integrated Thematic Curriculum (3) faculty leadership roles of mentor/supervisor The purpose of this course is to assist gradu- in ELE settings. Techniques and procedures ate students as they construct an operational will be investigated. knowledge of integrated thematic curriculum. The course will focus on theory, plan- ELE 7760 Leading for Learning in the School Envi- ning, implementation, and evaluation of an ronment (3) integrated thematic curriculum. Addition- This course is designed to extend the teacher ally, issues surrounding the implementation leader from the classroom to the school en- of innovative teaching methodology in tradi- vironment. Students will be provided a study tional settings will be examined. of the processes involved in evaluating school settings and the problems faced by ELE 6635 Program Evaluation in Elementary Edu- instructional leaders. Major emphasis will cation (3) be placed on the transition to a teacher lead- This course is designed for the education ing in the school environment. Characteris- student to examine evaluation in early child- tics of leading for learning will be explored. hood and elementary education programs. Topics that affect today’s teacher leaders Techniques and procedures concerning the and positive ways to deal with instructional design and implementation of evaluation in issues will also be investigated. the total school program will be investigated. ELE 7761 Effective Schools and Teachers (3) This course is designed to examine the ELE 6640 Integrating Children’s Literature (3) knowledge base for effective schools to The purpose of this course is to assist gradu- enable teacher leaders to develop skills in ate students as they investigate and construct their own practices. There will be emphasis a deeper understanding of and develop tech- through in-depth study of the research litera- niques to incorporate quality children’s lit- ture on effective school settings. Students erature across the curriculum. Pertinent will critically examine, analyze, and evalu- topics include: award winning authors and ate the components and characteristics of titles found in children’s literature among a effective school environments. variety of genre, along with developmentally appropriate techniques for focusing curricu- ELE 7762 School Accreditation Process (3) lum delivery through quality children’s lit- The purpose of this course is to examine the erature. local, state, regional, and national standards associated with school accreditation. The ELE 6674 Elementary Internship Grades K-6 (6) accreditation process in these areas will be The Professional Internship Program is the reviewed and analyzed. Students will com- culminating clinical field-based experience pare and contrast the different ways schools for students seeking certification in a teach- are accredited. Topics such as the accredita- ing field. The Professional Internship Pro- tion process, school self-study procedures, gram provides the student with the opportu- validation/documentation, roles of school nity to conduct classes and assume the role personnel, and creating school improvement of a teacher while receiving supervision plans will be investigated. from a classroom teacher and a university supervisor for a period of one full semester. ELE 7763 Legal Issues and Ethics in Education (3) The purpose of this course is to allow educa- ELE 7725, 7726, 7727 Specialized Study in Elementary tional leaders to explore the organizational Education (1-3) development and maintenance services re- A study of the problem using research tech- quired for effective operation of the schools niques. Selection of problem must be ap- within the legal framework established by proved by the professor under whom the local, state, and federal legislative and judi- study is to be made, and the Dean of Educa- cial requirements. Major emphasis will be tion. The study should contribute to the stu- given to studying legal issues and commu- dent’s program. Preparation of a scholarly nity relations. Legal issues and services

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related to exceptional children will be sites: Completion of a minimum of 27 se- closely examined. The development of ethi- mester hours in the EMBA program, with a cal standards, informed legal decision mak- "B" average or better, including the following, and emergency procedures for ensuring ing courses: ACT 6691, MBA 6651, MBA safety, as well as the political factors which 6631, MBA 6661 and MBA 6642; or ap- impact schools, society and community proval of the department chair. Students relations will be studied. should be in the last term of their program when completing this course. ELE 7790 Qualitative Research Methodology (3) The purpose of this course is to provide EMBA 6625 Specialized Study in the Area of EMBA graduate students with an introduction to Concentration (3) qualitative research methodology. The his- A study of problem or problems using re- torical development, rationale, and relation- search techniques. Selection of the problem ship to quantitative research will be exam- must be approved by the student’s adviser, ined. Qualitative research methods will the instructor under whom the study is to be include procedures for selection and sam- made, and the appropriate dean or site direc- pling and for data collection and analysis. tor. Preparation of an applied research paper Students will read a variety of qualitative is required and may involve an oral defense. studies and conduct a brief qualitative re- See semester hour limits listed under Course search project. Prerequisite: course in re- Restrictions in General Regulations section. search or tests and measurement EMBA 6631 Managerial Finance (3) ELE 7793 Problem Analysis in ELE (3) A comprehensive and advanced study of A study of processes involved in identifying, financial analysis, planning, and control framing, evaluating analyzing, and seeking techniques for a business entity with empha- information about problems. Emphasis is sis on corporations. given to information collection and processing. Students will select and analyze a prob- EMBA 6640 Quantitative Analysis for Managers (3) lem related to early childhood education or This course provides an in-depth study of elementary education. Restricted to students the fundamental theories, concepts, and enrolled in an Education Specialist program. principles of statistics. Coursework will include extensive use and application of statistical tools to analyzing business data EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS using statistics software. Topics covered ADMINISTRATION include descriptive statistics, probability distributions, sampling, estimation, hypothe- EMBA 5501 Survey of Business Concepts (3) sis testing, ANOVA and regression analysis. An overview course of the business management field including the functional areas of EMBA 6641 Decision Theory (3) accounting, economics marketing, finance, An analysis of the probabilistic and determi- human relations and human resource man- nistic quantitative techniques available to the agement. Must be completed as a prerequi- business manager involved in the decision site by all students as a condition of entrance making process of the market place. In- in the EMBA program. (Prerequisite course cluded is an evaluation of the models and to EMBA program; not for credit in other processes now available for problem-solving degree programs) Student must earn a “B” purposes. grade or better. EMBA 6651 Managerial Economics (3) EMBA 6603 Human Resource Management (3) A study of the decision-making process of An overview of recruitment, selection, train- business firms in the resource allocation ing, retention, compensation, and termina- process. Both the functioning of markets and tion of employees and the relationship of an the decisions of firms in a variety of market HR strategy to the strategic and operational structures are considered. Various theories roles of general managers. of the firm are used to study the optimal decision-making rules for business firms EMBA 6611 Business Strategy (3) under conditions of uncertainty. This course is the capstone course in the EMBA program. It integrates the skills and EMBA 6661 Strategic Marketing Management (3) knowledge developed in earlier courses and An application of marketing concepts, prin- emphasizes case analysis. Formulation and ciples and procedures for planning, develop- implementation of strategies are stressed. ment, implementation and control of market- The course includes an end-of-course coming programs in profit and non-profit organi- prehensive examination. A grade of "B" or zations. Emphasis is on the matching of better is required to complete this course organization resources and strengths with successfully. The course may not be trans- global marketing opportunities, and strate- ferred into the EMBA program. Prerequi- gies to overcome environmental threats.

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EMBA 6671 Organizational Behavior (3) ENG 5526 Modern Poetry (3) A study of contemporary concepts and theo- A study of 20th- and 21st- century poetry. ries of organization and the behavior of individuals and groups applied to organizations ENG 5527 Contemporary American Literature (3) in the global business environment. An examination of representative American literature from the postmodern period (1960- EMBA 6673 Operations Management (3) present), with special emphasis on the diver- An analysis of the conditions under which sity of themes, styles, and cultural contexts production and management of goods and influencing the literary marketplace. Course services take place in business organizations readings may vary with each offering. with attention to the delineation of roles played by management and labor in carrying ENG 5528 The Age of Johnson (3) out production and application of selected A study of the works of Samuel Johnson and quantitative techniques used in production. his most important contemporaries, from about 1745 to 1798. EMBA 6674 Ethics in Business (3) The course examines ethical problems and ENG 5530 Shakespeare I: The Tragedies (3) issues faced by managers in the American A study of major and minor tragedies, with business and industry with attention to ana- some attention to non-dramatic poetry. List lyzing issues and developing recommended of plays may vary with each offering. approaches to increase long-term organizational effectiveness. ENG 5531 Shakespeare II: The Comedies (3) A study of comedies and romances. List of plays may vary with each offering.

ENGLISH ENG 5532 Shakespeare III: The Histories (3) A study of history plays, especially those ENG 5501 Chaucer (3) concerning Wars of the Roses. List of plays A study of Chaucer’s major poetry. may vary with each offering.

ENG 5502 Studies in Medieval Literature (3) ENG 5533 Literary Criticism (3) A study of non-Chaucerian British literature A study of the major literary critics and their from the Middle Ages, including Beowulf, works from classical times to the present. Piers Plowman, Sir Gawain and the Green

Knight, mystery plays, Le Morte d’Arthur, ENG 5534 Romantic Period in English Literature (3) and other works. A study of Romantic prose and poetry with emphasis on the writings of Blake, Col- ENG 5503 English Renaissance Literature (3) eridge, Wordsworth, Byron, Keats, and This course covers English prose and poetry th Shelley. of the 16 and early 17th centuries, with emphasis on Sidney, Spenser, Donne, and ENG 5542 Advanced Writing (3) Jonson. An intensive study of and practice in expository and argumentative prose. Requires writ- ENG 5504 Milton (3) ing several essays. Some evaluation of other A study of Milton’s poetry and major prose. students’ writing.

ENG 5505 History of the English Language (3) ENG 5543 Southern Writers (3) A study of the development of English from A study of works by writers from the Ameri- the Anglo-Saxon period through the present, can South from colonial times to the present. with reference to the Indo-European background of English. ENG 5552 Medieval and Renaissance English Drama (3) ENG 5513 Modern Short Story (3) A survey of drama from the Middle Ages An examination of 20th- and 21st-century and Renaissance, excluding Shakespeare. short stories. Begins with brief study of folk and liturgical origins of drama, includes a few medieval ENG 5515 Modern Drama (3) mystery and morality plays, and features A detailed study of selected British and/or Renaissance plays by Heywood, Udall, Kyd, American plays written between 1900 and Marlowe, Beaumont, Fletcher, Jonson, and present. Review of production history, sub- Webster. ject matter, staging, and dramatic techniques. Several oral and written reports. List ENG 5557 Form and Theory of Nonfiction Litera- of plays may vary with each offering. ture (3) This course examines the theories behind ENG 5516 Nineteenth-Century American Novel (3) various forms of nonfiction literature, A study of representative American novels whether autobiography, biography, the es- of the 19th century.

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say, diaries and/or travel writing, with spe- ENG 5571 Advanced Survey of Journalism (3) cial emphasis on the historical evolution of a This course provides a survey of journalism particular form. List of readings will vary techniques. Explains the style of writing with each offering. used in different news media, the types of news stories and how they are written, the ENG 5560 Victorian Poetry (3) editing process, the production of print and A study of Victorian poetry, with emphasis non-print journalistic media, and the ethical upon the works of Tennyson, Browning, responsibilities of newsgathering organiza- Arnold, and Hardy. tion and reporters.

ENG 5561 Victorian Prose (3) ENG 5572 Advanced Survey of Drama (3) A survey of the works of major Victorian This course provides a survey of theater. prose writers, with emphasis upon the works Explains the history of the theater and the of Carlyle, Newman, Mill, Ruskin, Arnold, roles of the playwright, director, actors, and and Pater. technicians.

ENG 5562 The Arthurian Legend Through the Ages ENG 6601 Seminar in Chaucer (3) (3) A close examination of two major works of This course will examine the Arthurian leg- Chaucer and critical responses to them. Spe- end not only in literary and historical works cial consideration given to Chaucer’s lan- from its earliest traces in the Middle Ages to guage and versification and the medieval the present, but also in archaeology, the social background to his writing. visual and decorative arts (especially paint- ing and sculpture), manuscript decoration, ENG 6603 Seminar in Shakespeare (3) film, music, and opera. A study of selected tragedies or comedies. Examination of various critical approaches. ENG 5565 African American Literature (3) Extensive reading in relevant criticism. List A study of selected works by significant of plays, as well as genre, may vary with African American writers from the eight- each offering. eenth century to the present. Works include poetry, fiction, autobiography, and argumen- ENG 6605 Linguistic Approaches to Grammar (3) tative and expository prose. Study of American English from point of view of modern linguistic theories. Special ENG 5568 Methods and Approaches in Second Lan- consideration given to structural grammar guage Teaching (3) and its possibilities in classroom. This course traces the evolution of language teaching from the methods era (e.g., gram- ENG 6606 Theory and Practice of Analyzing Poetry mar translation method, audiolingual (3) method) to post-methods approaches (e.g., A critical study of representative types of task-based learning, content-based learning, poetry, employing several approaches in communicative approaches). Students will analytical process. develop a repertoire of teaching approaches and identify appropriate options for different ENG 6607 The Backgrounds of Victorian Literature language teaching scenarios. (3) A study of Victorian literature (1837-1900) ENG 5569 Principles, Techniques, and Materials in as it reflects social, economic, political, Second Language Teaching (3) educational, aesthetic, and religious con- This course overviews the teaching princi- cerns. ples, techniques, and materials relevant to an interactive approach to second language ENG 6608 Shakespeare’s History Plays (3) teaching. Students will expand their teaching repertoire by studying curriculum de- A study of eight plays, from Richard II to sign, assessment measures, learner variables, Richard III, concerning the Wars of the techniques for teaching grammar/ Roses. Supplemental reading in Shake- vocabulary/four skills (listening, speaking, speare’s sources and in twentieth- and reading, writing), and sociopolitical contexts twenty-first-century histories. for teaching ESL/EFL. ENG 6609 The Backgrounds of Nineteenth-Century ENG 5570 Advanced Survey of Speech (3) American Literature (3) This course provides a survey of speech. A study of literature (fiction, nonfiction Explores the impact, purpose, occasion, and prose, and poetry) as it reflects key issues, audience on written and spoken discourse, ideas, concerns, problems, and trends of the and effective listening techniques. Explains period. May be taught in conjunction with a theory and techniques of group discussion, course in American history. directive communication, storytelling, and argument.

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ENG 6610 The Backgrounds of Twentieth-Century political, and educational factors affect lan- American Literature (3) guage use. A range of Sociolinguistics top- A study of literature (fiction, nonfiction ics are addressed from the perspective of prose, poetry, and drama) as it reflects key language teaching: literacy, world Eng- issues, ideas, concerns, problems, and trends lishes, language standardization, language of the period. May be taught in conjunction variation and change, multilingual educa- with a course in American history. tion, language planning and policy, group identity/morality, and regional/social dia- ENG 6613 Theory and Practice of Analyzing the lects. Short Story (3) A critical study of representative types of ENG 6632 American Realism and Naturalism (3) short stories employing theoretical ap- A seminar stressing critical approaches to proaches in the analytical process. the major works of such writers as James, Howells, Twain, Crane, and Dreiser. ENG 6617 Dramaturgy I (3) A study of selected classical, period, and ENG 6635 The Victorian Novel (3) contemporary plays (list may vary with each The study of the content and techniques of offering). Emphasis on dramatic form, his- representative novels of the period with torical perspectives, staging, and production. some consideration of these novels in relation to significant social, philosophical, and ENG 6618 Dramaturgy II (3) literary needs. Study of additional classical, period, and contemporary plays (list may vary with each ENG 6636 The American Renaissance (3) offering). Emphasis on dramatic techniques, A seminar stressing critical approaches to character development, directing, staging, the major works of Emerson, Thoreau, Haw- and production. thorne, Melville, Poe, and Whitman.

ENG 6620 Seminar in Restoration and 18th Century ENG 6638 Major American Writers: WWI to Pre- Literature (3) sent (3) A study of English prose and poetry in the A study of major American writers who Restoration and early 18th century, with represent the various currents in American emphasis on Dryden, Behn, Swift, and Pope. literature and thought from 1917 to present.

ENG 6625-6627 Specialized Study in Area of English (1- ENG 6641 Theory and Practice of Grammar Studies 4) (3) A study of problem or problems using re- Advanced studies in descriptive grammar in search techniques. Selection of problem to conjunction with sentence structure and be approved by student’s adviser, instructor standards of usage. Special emphasis upon under whom study is to be done, and direc- current procedures for presenting the various tor of graduate studies. Study should con- systems of grammar (particularly structural). tribute to student’s program. Preparation of scholarly paper required and may involve ENG 6642 Theory and Practice of Written Composi- oral defense. Total credit for any combination (3) tion of enrollments in these courses not to Advanced studies in expository and argu- exceed four semester hours. A specialized mentative writing. Special emphasis upon study may be substituted for a required procedures for presenting methods for orga- course only one time in student’s program. nizing and developing various types of es- See semester hour limits listed under Course says. Restrictions in General Regulations section. ENG 6643 Trends in Children’s and Young Adult ENG 6630 Survey of SLA for Second Language Literature (3) Teachers (3) A study of literature at the elementary, mid- SLA is the study of how language, social, dle, and senior high levels. It includes read- and psychological factors influence lan- ing the primary sources and studying the guage learning. A range of SLA topics are research and theory that support the use of addressed from the perspective of language children’s and young adult literature in the teaching: theories of human learning, theo- classroom. ries of language acquisition, learning styles and strategies, communicative competence, ENG 6648 Studies in the American Renaissance (3) cross-linguistic influences, and sociocultural A study of the major works of the American factors. Renaissance.

ENG 6631 Survey of Sociolinguistics for Second Lan- ENG 6651 Studies in Modern Novel (3) guage Teachers (3) A study of selected American, British, and/ Sociolinguistics is the study of how social, or European novels of the modern age.

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ENG 6660 Introduction to Applied Linguistics (3) the degree of risk and expected rate of re- This course introduces the main content turn. Prerequisite: MBA 6631 areas and research practices of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics. Linguistics in- FIN 6633 International Finance (3) volves the systems of a language An examination of the foreign exchange (phonology, morphology, syntax, seman- market, exchange rate determination, inter- tics). Applied Linguistics requires familiar- national financial institutions, and the man- ity with these systems for the purpose of agement of the risks associated with interna- researching and teaching the way language tional business. Prerequisite: MBA 6631 is used (e.g., Sociolinguistics, Second Lan- guage Acquisition). FIN 6634 Derivative Securities (3) ENG 6665 Studies in African American Literature A study of options and futures markets, with (3) emphasis on the nature of speculative trans- A study of major works by African Ameri- actions, pricing, and method of trading. Pre- can writers. requisite: MBA 6631

ENG 6670, 6671, 6672 Seminar in Selected Topics (3) FIN 6651 Financial Institutions (3) Maximum of two semesters. Study of topic A comprehensive graduate study of financial of special interest and importance which is markets and institutions. Prerequisite: not covered in regularly offered courses for MBA 6631 advanced graduate students. See semester hour limits listed under Course Restrictions FIN 6652 Problems in Financial Management (3) in General Regulations section. Case discussions used to examine a broad range corporate finance issues and decisions. ENG 6680 Thesis Option in Literature (3) Topics include forecasting financial state An advanced study of a problem or issue in ments, capital budgeting, risk and return, literary studies. Selection of topic must be estimation of capital costs, working capital approved by the student’s thesis director, analysis and business valuation. Prerequi who will oversee the project. Final project site: MBA 6631 must demonstrate knowledge of extant criticism on the topic and should contribute to FIN 6653 Finance Research (3) the student’s program. Oral defense of the A comprehensive graduate study of practical thesis required before final approval. Rec- research in Finance. Prerequisite: MBA ommended for students interested in pursu- 6631 ing doctoral work in literature. FIN 6656 Analysis of Financial Data (3) ENG 6691 Research in Education (3) This course provides a study of the basic Research strategies for English educators methods and techniques of data analysis in and procedures for evaluating the language finance. It covers tolls such as regression arts. ENG 6691 is a prerequisite for ENG and time series, including non-stationary 6696 Practicum. models, multivariate concepts such as co- integration, and models of conditional vola- ENG 6696 Practicum in Area of Specialization, Eng- tility. Prerequisite: MBA 6631 lish (3) Supervised experiences related to instruction FIN 6657 Corporate Risk Management (3) in area of specialization. The application of This course is a study of the analysis and skills, concepts, and principles acquired in treatment of the pure risks faced by corpora previous courses will be emphasized. Pre- tions. The course includes development of requisite: All courses in Teaching Field the risk management process, analysis and Component and ENG 6691 must be com- uses of various techniques for managing pleted. identified exposures. Prerequisite: MBA 6631

FINANCE FIN 6658 Special Topics in Finance (3) A study in unique topics in Finance. FIN 6632 Investments (3) Prerequisite: MBA 6631 An introductory investments course which identifies and analyzes various forms of investments (such as corporate bonds, com- GEOGRAPHY mon stock, preferred stock) and government securities (such as bonds, notes and bills). GEO 5503 Conservation (3) The course also includes discussion of the A study of the conservation of natural and securities market, brokerage functions, and human resources with emphasis on popula- stock exchanges. Particular emphasis is tion expansion as the major element in a placed on the selection of securities based on changing ecology.

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GEO 5504 Economic Geography (3) contribute to the student’s program. Prepa- A study of the spatial patterns of economic ration of a scholarly paper is required and activities including production, distribution, may involve oral defense. Total credit for consumption and the environmental conse- any combination of enrollments in these quences of these activities. courses may not exceed four semester hours. A specialized study may be substituted for a GEO 5506 Urbanism (3) required course only once in a student’s A study of the historical, physical, eco- program. See semester hour limits listed nomic, and social evolutions of urbanized under Course Restrictions in General Regu- areas. Emphasis on contemporary urban lations section. problems with implications for policy and planning. GEO 6650 Geography of the Global Economy (3) An examination of the global economy from GEO 5508 Rural America: Past and Present (3) colonialism to the present. Social, political, A study of rural society, its organizations, and environmental factors associated with agencies, institutions, population trends and the diffusion and intensification of world composition, patterns of settlement, social trade are examined. processes, and change in character.

GEO 5511 Demography (3) HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION An analysis of past and present population changes, population characteristics and the HEA 6611 Organization and Administration of interrelationship of population and other Higher Education (3) social, economic, environmental, and politi- This course is designed to acquaint educa- cal factors. tion leaders in higher education with the control, organization, financial and business GEO 5512 Geography of Latin America (3) aspects, academic and student personnel This course covers Latin American countries administration of the instructional program, and colonies and their strategic and eco- and community and government relation- nomic importance to the U. S. NOTE: Not ship. open to education majors. HEA 6612 Community Junior College (3) GEO 5526 Geography of the Russian Realm (3) This course covers the rise and development An analysis of the physical and cultural of the community or junior college in elements of Russia and the other former American education, its philosophy and republics of the Soviet Union. functions with specific attention to the trans- fer, terminal, and community-service func- GEO 5535 Historical Geography of North America tions. Problems of organization, curriculum (3) construction, staffing and instructional pro- An analysis of the physical and cultural cedures are stressed. factors in the development of North America from early European settlement to the pre- HEA 6614 School Law (3) sent. A study of school law as set forth in the common law, state, and federal constitu- GEO 5595 Selected Topics in Geography (3) tions, statues, judicial decisions, and in the This course focuses on a topic of a timely rules and regulations of state. Major empha- nature and/or special interest. Course may sis will be on state and federal law and its be taken twice for a maximum of six hours impact on education today. toward degree requirements. See semester hour limits listed under Course Restrictions HEA 6635 Seminar on the American College Student in General Regulations section. (3) An examination of contemporary college GEO 6624 Geographic Characteristics of the Devel- students, focusing on the environment pres- oping Realm (3) sures, psychological needs, and values. This course focuses on the identification and Emphasis will be placed on student, faculty analysis of the social, economic, demo- and administration relationships and interac- graphic, environmental, and political charac- tions. Recent research and literature on the teristics of the developing realm. college student will be examined.

GEO 6625, 6626, 6627 Specialized Study in Area of Ge- HEA 6660 Contemporary Issues in Higher Educa- ography (1-6 hours) tion (3) A study of a problem or problems using This course is an intensive examination of research techniques. Selection of problem the major issues currently confronting higher must be approved by the professor under education with emphasis on issues of major whom the study is to be made, and the Dean concern to individual students. of Arts and Sciences. The study should

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HEA 6690 Financing of Higher Education (3) HIS 5509 England To 1688 (3) An analysis of private, state, and federal A survey of English history from the Anglo- revenue sources; student aid, program budg- Saxons to the Glorious Revolution, empha- ets, financial methods and practices through sizing the interaction of the geographical, the combination of theory with problems political, economic, and cultural forces and issues facing the financing of higher which shaped England as a monarchy. education. HIS 5510 England Since 1688 (3) HEA 6696 Practicum in Higher Education (1-3) The final evolution of the English political The Practicum is a supervised application of system from the reign of William and Mary the concepts, principles, and skills acquired to the contemporary era, including social by the students in previous course work. and economic transformations, the British Students will explore and identify alternative Empire, the two world wars, the welfare solutions to the problems through group state, and current issues. interaction. HIS 5511 Colonial America (3) Study of the colonial period from European HISTORY discovery to the end of the French and In- dian War, with emphasis on the political, HIS 5501 French Revolution and Napoleon (3) economic, and social developments that set A study of the absolutist-aristocratic France the stage for the American Revolution. challenged by democratic-egalitarian ideals and revolution. The role of Napoleon as HIS 5512 The American Revolution and The New conqueror of Europe and as propagator and Nation, 1763-1815 (3) destroyer of the French Revolution is also Ideas and institutions which led to American studied. independence, the creation of the American union, and the development of a distinctive HIS 5502 Europe from 1815-1900 (3) American culture in the early national pe- A study of Europe from the Congress of riod. Vienna to 1900, including political, social, and economic developments in various HIS 5513 Antebellum, Civil War and Reconstruc- countries, the rise of nationalism and unifi- tion (3) cation movements, and imperialism. Nationalism, Jacksonian democracy, territo- rial expansion, slavery and sectional strife, HIS 5503 Contemporary Europe (3) and the resulting Civil War and Reconstruc- Traces European developments in the 20th tion are included. century, including domestic developments, World War I, Great Depression, rise of to- HIS 5514 Emergence of Modern America, 1877- talitarianism, World War II, European inte- 1919 (3) gration, the Cold War, and the post-Cold Agricultural decline and crisis, industrializa- War era. tion and urbanization, Progressive reform era, World War I, and America as a world HIS 5504 Military History of the United States (3) power are discussed. A study of war in U.S. history from the Co- lonial era through the Vietnam war, with HIS 5515 Contemporary America (3) emphasis on the role of warfare in American Examines America in the Great Depression, history and the military-civilian relationship. World War II and the Cold War, Civil Rights Movement, Johnson’s Great Society, HIS 5505 Old South (3) and America as a super power. An examination of the cultural, political, religious, and economic trends that shaped HIS 5516 History of Alabama (3) the colonial and antebellum south and the A study of the demographic, political, social, Civil War which ended that era. economic, and religious aspects of Ala- bama’s history, emphasizing the role of the HIS 5506 New South (3) state within the nation. An examination of the political, social, racial and religious trends and policies that HIS 5520 The Vietnam War (3) defined the New South. Topics include A study of the period 1946 to 1975 in Indo- reconstruction, redemption, agrarian unrest, china with emphasis on the American in- Jim Crow, industrialization, Progressive volvement during and after the French colo- Movement, World War I, the Great Depres- nial period, the escalating involvement of sion, World War II, and the Civil Rights the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, Movement. and Vietnamization and withdrawal under

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President Nixon. Note: May be used for ries bridging the medieval and the modern political science credit. eras, including the rebirth of art and literature, the Protestant and Catholic reform HIS 5523 U.S. Foreign Policy To 1920 (3) movements, and the role of kings and states. A study of the factors, forces, and functions in the making of American foreign policy HIS 5543 Age of Absolutism (3) from the 1760’s to 1920. Note: May be used Survey of political and religious controver- for political science credit. sies that shaped affairs in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries, emphasizing the HIS 5530 Civil Rights Movement (3) flowering of monarchy and aristocracy. Study of the origins of the Civil Rights Movement in the late nineteenth and twenti- HIS 5544 Age of Reason (3) eth centuries, beginnings of change in the Survey of European history in the 18th cen- 1930s and the World War II era, and the tury, emphasizing the cataclysmic develop- movement itself as defined by legal, politi- ments in scientific, political, humanitarian, cal, and social conflict and change from the and economic thought that prepared the way latter 1940s to the present. for the rise of democracy in both the old and the new world. HIS 5532 Russia to 1861 (3) A study of the history of the Eastern Slavic HIS 5545 Modern Germany (3) people from the prehistoric period, through Survey of Germanic peoples from the Revo- the Kievan, Appanage, Muscovite, and Im- lutions of 1848 to the present, emphasizing perial periods from Peter the Great to the unification, two world wars, postwar divi- emancipation of the serfs in 1861. sion, and reunification.

HIS 5533 Russia since 1861 (3) HIS 5548 Westward Movement (3) The development of the revolutionary move- Study of the history of American expansion- ments and tsarist reform attempts, World ism and westward movement and its impact War I, revolutions of 1917 and Bolshevik on political, economic, and social institu- victory, establishment of the Stalinist state, tions. World War II, the Cold War, Soviet domestic problems, and the disintegration of the HIS 5550 Environmental History (3) USSR. An introduction to environmental history of the United States from the 18th century to the HIS 5534 Major Personalities in the Development of late 20th century, emphasizing the post Civil Rights in America (3) World War II period. The course will focus Study of important civil rights personages on the historical development of the science and their writings from Fredrick Douglass of ecology, the origins of environmental and other pre-Civil War activists and think- problems and solutions attempted by gov- ers to the present. ernment and experts, and responses by grassroots activists over time. HIS 5535 Historical Geography of North America (3) HIS 5551 The Far East (3) An analysis of the physical and cultural Study of the development and interaction of factors in the development of North America Chinese, Japanese, and Korean civilizations; from early European settlement to the pre- the impact of Western cultures, twentieth sent. Note: May be used as geography credit. century conflicts, resolutions and accommodations. HIS 5536 Civil Rights in Alabama (3) Study of the history of civil rights in Ala- HIS 5554 Western Thought since the 17TH Century bama beginning with the Reconstruction (3) period and progressing through significant Principal ideas and political thinking from events and developments to the present. the Age of the Enlightenment to the present. Course emphasis also will include legal developments and important personalities. HIS 5560 Historiography (3) Study of methods and techniques of histori- HIS 5541 American Constitutional Development (3) cal research. Use of bibliographies, jour- American constitutional system with empha- nals, interpretive works, and critical evalua- sis upon its origin and evolution via amend- tion of sources. Offered at Montgomery, on ments and Supreme Court decisions. Note: demand. May be used for political science credit. HIS 5582 Hispanic American Beginnings (3) HIS 5542 Renaissance and Reformation (3) Colonial systems of Spain and Portugal in Historical review of the transitional centu- the Americas from the 16th to 19th centuries,

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with emphasis on revolt and the establish- HIS 6611 Seminar in Modern Europe (3) ment of the Latin American republics and An analysis of the major historical develop- religious and economic institutions. ments and controversies in 19th century Europe. On demand. HIS 5583 Latin American States (3) Cultural, social, political, and economic HIS 6612 Seminar in Contemporary Europe (3) development in 19th and 20th centuries and An analysis of major historical develop- international and U.S. relations. ments and controversies in 20th century Europe. On demand. HIS 5595 Selected Topics in History (3) Historical examination of a designed topic HIS 6613 Seminar in Modern Britain (3) of special and/or current interest and impor- A topical analysis of political and social tance, which is generally not covered in issues in modern British history. On de- regularly offered courses by the department. mand. See semester hour limits listed under Course Restrictions in General Regulations section. HIS 6614 Contemporary Japan (3) Study and analysis of Japan from the Meiji HIS 6600 Problems in 19TH Century American reforms to the present; Japan’s impact o n Thought (3) Asia and the rest of the globe; two world Concentrated study of the history of ideas in wars, the occupation and U.S. administra- the United States from 1800 to 1900. On tion; internal changes and resurgence as a demand. world power; the impact of Japan’s domestic and foreign policies on other countries; Ja- HIS 6602 Problems in 20TH Century American pan in international activities and as a re- Thought (3) gional model. Concentrated study of the history of ideas in the United States, 1900 to present. On de- HIS 6615 Seminar in Latin American History (3) mand. Concentrated study in specialized areas with emphasis on 20th century history. Prerequi- HIS 6603 Seminar in 18TH Century American site: HIS 5583 or permission of instructor. Thought (3) An exploration of major historical works HIS 6619 History of Victorian Britain (3) and historiographical controversies in 18th Examination of constitutional, political, century United States. On demand. economic, and intellectual foundations of 19th century Britain. On demand. HIS 6604 Seminar in Modern France (3) The evolution of France from the formation HIS 6620 Research in International Studies (3) of the Third Republic to the present. A course designed for the preparation of an original research paper using primary and HIS 6607 Issues in International Affairs (3) secondary sources. Required in Dothan’s With directed reading and periodic discus- International Studies Program. sion sessions, this course serves to expand the student’s knowledge of current issues in HIS 6621 History of England in Later Middle Ages the global setting. Formerly called Collo- (3) quium in World History, the course will Study of England during the 14th and 15th emphasize recent scholarship and interpreta- centuries, with emphasis on cultural and tions. political growth. On demand.

HIS 6608 Colloquium in American History (3) HIS 6625, 6626, 6627 Specialized Study in Area of His- A course for advanced graduate students that tory (1-4) surveys recent trends in the interpretation, Study of problem or problems using re- writing, and teaching of American history. search techniques. Selection of problem Emphasis on reading and discussion of se- must be approved by the professor under lected recent works in the field with the aim whom the study is to be made and the Dean of updating professional competence. of Arts and Sciences. The study should contribute to the student’s program. Prepa- HIS 6609 Seminar in Early Modern Europe (3) ration of a scholarly paper is required and An analysis of the historical developments may involve oral defense. Total credit for and controversies of early modern Europe. any combination of enrollments in these On demand. courses may not exceed four semester hours. A specialized study may be substituted for a HIS 6610 Seminar in Comparative Revolutions (3) required course only once in a student’s An examination of background, outbreak, program. On demand. See semester hour development, and conclusion of the Ameri- limits listed under Course Restrictions in can, French, Russia, and other revolutions. General Regulations section. On demand.

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HIS 6651, 6652 Readings in History (3) quirements for effective recruitment, selec- This course of readings in history is de- tion, and promotion in organizational set- signed to immerse a graduate student deeply tings. The course provides an in-depth into historical readings through a combina- analysis of tools, techniques and statistical tion of classroom lectures, directed individ- concepts applied to the fundamental HR ual readings, and oral reports in class. The function. student will be guided in the use of historical criticism, and will review and discuss chang- HRM 6623 Training and Development of Human ing viewpoints with class and in office meet- Resources (3) ings with the professor. Qualified library A study of concepts and practices critical to personnel would resent the class with the identifying human resources training and latest electronic technology dealing with developmental needs critical to ensuring history. On demand. See semester hour organizational effectiveness. limits listed under Course Restrictions in General Regulations section. HRM 6625, 6626, 6627 Specialized Study in the Area of Human Resource Management (1-6) HIS 6696, 6697 Selected Topics in History (3) Study of a problem or problems using research techniques. The study topic requires Investigation into current trends in the disci- approval of the student’s adviser, the in- pline of history that are not generally offered structor under whom study is to be made, the in regular graduate courses in the Depart- college dean and the graduate dean. The ment of History. A student would be per- course requires preparation of a scholarly mitted to take either HIS 6696 or HIS 6697 paper or project and may involve an oral only once in his/her graduate program. On defense. Total credit for any combination of demand. enrollments in these courses is not to exceed six semester hours. A specialized study, with prior approval, may be substituted for HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT only one required course in a student’s program. See semester hour limits listed under

Course Restrictions in General Regulations HRM 6601 Legal Environment of Employment Deci- section. sions (3) This course is designed to help the student understand the law as it applies to the man- HRM 6632 Compensation Management (3) agement of human resources. It addresses Designed to provide the student with both such topics as the judicial system, methods the theoretical and practical knowledge to for resolving disputes, the constitution and design, administer, and evaluate compensa- the Bill of Rights as they apply to people tion and benefits systems. and law involving administrative agencies. Its coverage is aimed at preparing the man- HRM 6645 International Human Resource Manage- agers of human resources to recognize legal ment (3) problems, to know the legal impact of deci- A survey of theory and practice of human sions on personnel matters and to be knowl- resource management in global firms and edgeable of the law as it might impact indi- issues of cross cultural communication and viduals in organizations. behavior affecting organizational effective-

ness in culturally diverse organizations.

HRM 6603 Human Resource Management (3) The study of the management of people at HRM 6689 Human Resource Management Internship work with emphasis on recruiting, selecting, (3) Must be unconditionally admitted to the training and evaluating personnel. Master of Science in Human Resources

Management program, must have less than HRM 6604 Labor Law (3) one year’s work experience in the Human A broad overview of relevant laws, court Resources Management field, must not be decisions and administrative agency rulings currently employed in any capacity by a firm relating to union/management relations. An or organization sponsoring the internship, introduction to the techniques, strategies and must have completed at least four required objectives of contract negotiation and collec- courses by the start of the semester in which tive bargaining in union/management rela- the internship begins (i.e., courses should tions. include HRM 6603 and at least one of the

following courses: HRM 6622, HRM 6623, HRM 6619 Seminar in Human Resource Administra- or HRM 6632, as approved by the student’s tion (3) academic adviser). At least one semester Analysis and discussion of current problems prior to registration for the internship, stu- and issues in HRM. dents must submit a written request to the

faculty adviser who will supervise the in- HRM 6622 Human Resource Staffing (3) ternship. The request should include the Study of theory, principles, and legal re-

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student’s reasons for wanting to participate INTERDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION in the internship program as well as the goals the student hopes to achieve. The IED 5544 Internship Seminar (3) internship request must be approved prior to This course provides interns an opportunity registration for credit. to develop analytical thinking skills through examining broad educational issues and HRM 6698 Strategic Human Resource Management concerns, topics on the state and local levels, (3) and those of personal interest. The scope of This course focuses on an integration of the course ranges from juvenile law, class- theories and concepts related to the formula- room management, professionalism, profes- tion and implementation of human resource sional development for teachers, and other strategies to support business strategies. course topics. This course must be taken Students analyze case studies, identify prob- concurrently with internship. lems and their causes, and propose solutions both orally and in writing. The course is IED 6655 Interdisciplinary Internship in Grades P- also designed to broaden the student’s expo- 12 (6) sure to the classical and contemporary litera- The Professional Internship Program is the ture of human resource management. This culminating clinical field-based experience is the HRM capstone course. HRM students for students seeking certification in a teach- must have successfully completed no fewer ing field. The Professional Internship Pro- than five HRM courses, to include HRM gram provides the student with the opportu- 6601, 6603, 6622, 6623, and 6632. nity to conduct classes and assume the role of a teacher while receiving supervision from a classroom teacher and a university HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION supervisor for a period of one full semester.

HSA 6680 Health Services Administration and Pol- icy (3) INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT The course focuses on the unique characteristics of the U.S. healthcare delivery system; IHM 6680 Global Marketing Strategy for Hospital- acquaints students with increased under- ity Executives (3) standing of the context of health services Application of marketing concepts, princi- administration and healthcare policy; and ples and procedures for planning, develop- examines key factors and forces impacting ing, implementing and controlling marketing total health system performance in the programs in multinational hospitality organi- United States. zations. Emphasis is on the matching of organization resources and strengths with HSA 6681 Legal and Social Issues in Health Admini- global marketing opportunities, and strate- stration (3) gies to overcome environmental threats. This course includes an examination of legal Examination of marketing and service indus- and ethical aspects of contemporary issues tries within the context of the hospitality of associated with the health services admini- marketing mix and the implementation of stration process. service strategies within hospitality. Strat- egy applied to planning, analysis and control HSA 6682 Healthcare Planning and Management (3) within the international and multinational This course stresses application of tradi- hospitality setting; emphasis on situation tional management concepts to a variety of analysis of customer needs, market position, health service operational issues, analyzes and competition. similarities and differences in management of health service organization (HSO) and IHM 6681 Managing Financial Systems in the Hospi- other organizational models, formulates new tality Industry (3) organizational designs and management The examination of international of financial practices appropriate to current HSO envi- theories that will assist management policies ronments, and evaluates adequacy of new relative to the objective of maximizing models. shareholder wealth and to familiarize the student with analytical tools that assist in HSA 6683 Healthcare Economics (3) financial decision making. It includes ele- This course stresses economic analysis ap- ments of the foreign exchange market, ex- plied to the health services sector. change rate determination, international financial institutions, and the management HSA 6684 Managed Care: Origins, Organizations, of the risks associated with international and Operations (3) business. Prerequisite: MGT 6696 Covers managed care programs, structures, practice models, role of physicians and other IHM 6682 International Hospitality Legal Issues (3) clinicians, capitation, cost-accounting and The examination of international and domes- forms of reimbursement. tic legal theories and issues relevant to man-

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agers in the hospitality industry. It includes IS 6674 Information Systems Management (3) the legal issues that will encourage students Theoretical and practical applications for to think critically about legal concepts re- managing computerized information sys- lated to hospitality. It includes areas of the tems; planning and control functions of the general legal environment, hospitality con- firm; emphasis on case studies of design tracts, operating structures, managing prop- projects; the application of human and or- erty, regulatory and administrative concerns ganizational issues of Management Informa- in the hospitality industry, managing insur- tion Systems (MIS); current academic re- ance, legally hiring and managing employ- search into the analysis, design, and imple- ees, legal responsibilities to guests, legal mentation of computer information systems. responsibilities in food services, safety and Prerequisite for MBA students: MBA 5505 security issues. or equivalent

IHM 6683 International Hospitality Operations (3) IS 6676 E-Commerce for Global Business (3) The course examines the foundational con- Introduces state-of-the-art concepts and cepts of leadership and management, re- applications which are emerging in the field views theories of quality and continuous of electronic commerce. Prerequisite for improvement within organizations, and in- MBA students: MBA 5505 or equivalent vestigates critical issues in leadership, communication, coaching, teams, diversity, IS 6679 Management Information Systems (3) change, and goal-setting as they apply in the Conceptual and practical foundations of contemporary hospitality workplace. Appli- information systems to include support of cations develop critical thinking skills about management and decision-making functions, the concepts. The purpose of the course is computer system project management, eco- to present concepts of leadership and to nomic and legal considerations of manage- develop an understanding of diversity, high- ment information systems, and system im- performance teams, employee empowerment plementation/evaluation. Prerequisite for and motivation, and cultural change for the MBA students: MBA 5505 or equivalent enrichment of theoretical background to support effective participation in positions of senior management in the hospitality indus- INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS try. IR 5502 International Political Geography (3) IHM 6689 International Hospitality Management An analysis of the reciprocal effects of geog- Internship (3 ) raphy and political organization on the be- For the International Hospitality Manage- havior of states including boundaries and ment concentration only, a consulting-type frontiers, national resources, spatial strategy internship of at least 120 hours will be com- and maritime power. pleted in place of the core MGT 6627 requirement, and will be accomplished with a IR 5524 Contemporary American Foreign Policy hospitality industry firm (hotel, lodging, or (3) restaurant chain or tourism board) after com- This course examines the foreign policies pleting no fewer than 21 semester hours in processes of the United States: historical the program, including nine semester hours traditions, political institutions, economic in the IHM concentration. (Required in the and military capabilities, the Congress, the IHM concentration.) Presidency, interest groups, the media, and public opinion.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS IR 5533 Comparative Government (3) A comparative analysis of state governments IS 6672 Information Systems and Business in the world with an emphasis on political Strategy (3) cultures, governmental institutions and po- Considers the role of operations and infor- litical processes that lead to differences and mation systems in defining competitive busi- international tensions. ness strategies. Structural decisions (product design, marketing, and finance) as well as IR 5551 Survey of International Relations (3) issues that cross corporate boundaries An introduction of the discipline of Interna- (strategies for distribution, supply manage- tional Relations for graduate students; states, ment and global operations) are addressed. power, national interests, the security di- Examines emerging issues such as global lemma, instruments of foreign policy, chal- manufacturing, e-commerce, sourcing strate- lenges to sovereignty, international organi- gies, manufacturing automation and environ- zations, and globalization. mental issues. Prerequisite for MBA students: MBA 5505 or equivalent IR 5552 International Law (3) An examination of the sources and develop-

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ment of international law from historical, worlds, formulate and implement public political, legal, and philosophical stand- policy. points, with emphasis on substantive areas of law. IR 6620 International Political Economy (3) An examination of the interrelationships IR 5570 Politics of Southeast Asia (3) between international politics and econom- This course involves the study of politics in ics: states and markets, theories of IPE, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, trade, foreign investment, international Kampuchea, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, monetary affairs, foreign aid, state develop- Myanmar, and Thailand. It investigates the ment strategies, and globalization. historical and cultural factors contributing to their political relationships within the region IR 6625, 6626, 6627 Specialized Study in International and internationally. Relations (3) A study of a problem or problems using IR 6600 Selected Topics in International Relations research techniques. Selection of the prob- (3) lem must be approved by the student’s ad- An examination of a specifically defined viser, the instructor under whom the study is topic of special and/or current interest and to be made, and the department chair. The importance, which is not covered in regular study should contribute to the student’s pro- course offerings in the International Rela- gram. Preparation of a scholarly paper is tions program. A selected topic in Interna- required and may involve an oral defense. A tional Relations course can only be used as specialized study may be substituted for a an elective in the program. See semester required course only once in a student’s hour limits listed under Course Restrictions program. It may, however, be substituted for in General Regulations section. one or two electives. Prerequisite: IR 6601. See semester hour limits listed under Course IR 6601 Research Methods in International Rela- Restrictions in General Regulations section. tions (3) An investigation of the research methodolo- IR 6629, 6630 Seminar in International Relations (3) gies employed in the study of International An analysis of specified topics at the inter- Relations including research design, vari- national level. (For example: “Armaments, ables and hypotheses, citations and refer- Disarmament, and Proliferation,” ence, qualitative analysis and quantitative “Nationalism and World Order,” techniques. A substantial research paper is “Peacekeeping,” or “Organized Use of required in the course. Note: MSIR candi- Force”) All selected topics courses must be dates must achieve a grade of “B” or bet- approved by the department chair. The ter in IR 6601 to complete degree pro- course can be used to substitute for a re- gram requirements. quired course only once in a student’s degree program. The substitution must also be IR 6602 Geostrategic Studies (3) approved by the department chair. This course examines the political, military, economic and cultural effects of geography IR 6631 Intercultural Relations (3) in historical and contemporary terms. Spe- An analysis of the influence of culture on cific emphasis is placed on the role of geog- interstate relations including theories, con- raphy in the formulation of military-political cepts, and applications. policy in land power, sea power, airpower, and outer space. Comprehensive geopolitical IR 6633 Developed and Developing Nations (3) theories will be employed as analytical tools An analysis of the systemic linkages be- in the course. tween advanced, emerging and weak states; focus will be on the political, economic, and IR 6610 International Organizations (3) cultural issues relevant to the international This course examines the evolution and relations of those states within both a re- functions of international organizations; gional and global context. political structures and international systems for the collective use of power and coopera- IR 6634 Tradition, Revolution, and Change (3) tive action among states; and the impact of This course represents an interdisciplinary, international Non-Governmental Organiza- cross cultural approach to the study of com- tions (NGO) and other types of transnational parative cultural change and its impact on relations and organizations on global affairs. the international system. It examines the origins, processes, and outcomes of socio- IR 6612 Comparative Public Policy (3) political change within various nations and This course examines the process of policy states. making in a cross-comparative framework that illustrates how different nation states, IR 6635 National Security Policy (3) both in the developed and the developing An examination of the structures, motiva-

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tions, and major objectives of national secu- role of political, economic, ethnic, religious rity policymaking from a comparative per- and other belief systems or philosophical spective with particular emphasis on the approaches within the global system. politics of national defense in the United States. IR 6653 Political Psychology (3) An examination of the impact of individual IR 6640 Government and Politics of Developing and collective human behavior on the politi- Nations (3) cal process. An introduction to the methods An analysis of the modernization of devel- of inquiry into a society’s belief system, oping states from a political, economic, social cognition, socialization, and political social, and cultural perspective. Major behavior. Special attention is placed on the strategies pursued by developing states for behavioral sources of political violence, the their growth and development will be dis- relationship between culture and political cussed, including those shared by develop- behavior, and collective alienation. ing states which have a significant effect on the political and economic interaction be- IR 6654 Media, Technology, and International tween the developing and developed worlds. Politics (3) This course focuses on the role of media in IR 6641 Latin America in World Affairs (3) international politics with particular empha- An examination of Latin American politics, sis on the impact of technological change. legal systems, economics, culture, military This includes the reportage and representa- power, geography, and their impact on Latin tion of world events through the broadcast, American regional relations and linkages to print, and entertainment media. The course the world system. explores issues related to cultural change through media communication, elite empow- IR 6642 Russia and Eastern Europe in World erment and ownership of media assets, the Affairs (3) changing nature of foreign and domestic An examination of Russia and Eastern influences in politics and the role of media Europe’s politics, legal systems, economics, technology in affecting approaches to public culture, military power, geography, and their policy issues. impact on regional relations and linkages to the world system. IR 6655 International Conflict Management (3) This course analyzes responses to interna- IR 6644 Middle East in World Affairs (3) tional conflict and approaches to establish- An examination of Middle East politics, ing peace and peacekeeping at the local, legal systems, economics, culture, military national, and global levels to include theo- power, geography, and their impact on re- retical constructs about conflict management gional relations and linkages to the world techniques (mediation, negotiation, escala- system. tion, de-escalation, termination, and outcomes). IR 6645 Asia in World Affairs (3) An examination of Asian politics, legal sys- IR 6656 International Power and Influence (3) tems, economics, culture, military power, A theoretical and empirical examination of geography, and their impact on regional how nations use political, military, and eco- relations and linkages to the world system. nomic resources to influence the behavior of other nations. The course will consider the IR 6647 Western Europe in World Affairs (3) effectiveness of political communications, An examination of Western European poli- public relations, foreign aid, economic sanc- tics, legal systems, economics, culture, mili- tions, threats of force, and limited uses of tary power, geography, and their impact on force. Special emphasis will be placed on regional relations and linkages to the world the effects of foreign influences on domestic system. politics.

IR 6648 Sub-Saharan Africa in World Affairs (3) IR 6660 Military Strategy and International Rela- An examination of Sub-Saharan politics, tions (3) legal systems, economics, culture, military An assessment of military leaders and armed power, geography, and their impact on re- forces in the development of national secu- gional relations and linkages to the world rity and foreign policies; classical methods system. of maintaining peace; civil-military relations in the developed and the less developed IR 6652 Theory and Ideology in International states; the impact of rapid technological Relations (3) change and weaponry in international poli- An examination of historical and contempo- tics; the role of the military in the shaping of rary theories in international relations; the war and peace since 1947.

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IR 6665 Readings in International Relations (3) involve the student in the political, cultural, A guided program of readings and study in and social aspects of these two phenomena. international relations which are related to The content of the course will include an the needs of the student. Enrollment must be investigation of the politics that govern tri- approved by the department chair. See se- balism and colonialism, the sociological mester hour limits listed under Course Re- influences it has induced, and how the two strictions in General Regulations section. concepts impact upon the people of Africa today. IR 6668, 6669 Thesis (3) Directed research in selected areas of inter- IR 6685 Terrorism and Political Violence (3) national relations, based on a student’s pro- An examination of the origins and signifi- posal, related to the student’s needs, and cance of contemporary political violence with the advice and approval of a faculty with an emphasis on the phenomenon of thesis adviser, and culminating in a research terrorism. The course employs an interdisci- paper of appropriate depth and scholarship. plinary, case-study approach. The final, bound product must be approved by a faculty committee composed of the IR 6686 Drug Politics in the Americas (3) thesis adviser and a faculty reader. The first This course investigates the issues surround- course will cover the paper design and sup- ing the trafficking of illicit narcotics in the porting research, while the second course western hemisphere, with special attention will be undertaken to support the actual to the Andean region and those states which writing of the thesis. Prerequisites: IR 6601 act as conduits to the vast market in the and the satisfactory completion of 24 semes- United States. The course examines both ter hours in the MSIR program. A grade of the political and security problems arising “pass” or “fail” will be assigned to both from the drug trade, as well as the basic courses. debate concerning the formulation and implementation of U.S. drug policy. IR 6670 United Kingdom in World Affairs (3) An examination of the United Kingdom and IR 6687 Free Trade and Economic Integration in its relations with the global community. The the Western Hemisphere (3) course will involve the student in the politi- A critical analysis of the origins, develop- cal, cultural, and social aspects of the state ment, consolidation and limitations of free and its relations with other states. trade and economic integration in the West- ern Hemisphere. Special attention will be IR 6672 Germany in World Affairs (3) given to the complex political, economic and An examination of Germany and its rela- social forces that support, hinder and other- tions with the global community. The wise shape such international economic course will involve the student in the politi- agreements. cal, cultural, and social aspects of the state and its relations with other states. IR 6688 Islamic Fundamentalism (3) An advanced seminar dealing with the theol- IR 6675 Central America in World Affairs (3) ogy and practice of Islam and its impact on An examination of the Central American international, legal, political, security, and region and its relations with the global com- social issues. munity. The course will involve the student in the political, cultural, and social aspects of regional states and their relations with KINESIOLOGY AND HEALTH PROMOTIONS other states. KHP 6601 Philosophy and Principles of Health and IR 6676 Japan in World Affairs (3) Physical Education (3) An examination of Japan and its relations This course will introduce the sociological- with the global community. The course will psychological, educational-motor learning, involve the student in the political, cultural, mechanical-kinesiological, and physiologi- and social aspects of the state and its rela- cal aspects of health and physical education. tions with other states. KHP 6602 Motor Skills and Human Performance (3) IR 6677 China in World Affairs (3) In an interdisciplinary approach, students An examination of China and its relations will be exposed to a systematic analysis of with the global community. The course will motor skills and human performance. Stu- involve the student in the political, cultural, dents will learn how to observe, evaluate and social aspects of the state and its rela- and diagnose, and apply interventions to tions with other states. improve motor skill performance.

IR 6681 Tribalism and Colonialism in Africa (3) KHP 6604 Measurement and Evaluation in Health An examination of the impact of African and Physical Education (3) tribalism and colonialism in detail. It will The course discusses the proper selection

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and application of tests and measurements in Studies. The study should contribute to the health and physical education. Practical and student’s program. Preparation of a schol- economical tests in the various performance arly paper is required and may involve an areas which can be used by the health and oral defense. Total credit for any combina- physical education teacher in the school tion of enrollments in these courses may not situation will be examined. exceed six semester hours. A specialized study may be substituted for a required KHP 6610 Physical Education, Sport and the Law course only once in a student’s program. (3) See semester hour limits listed under Course The course is designed to provide students Restrictions in General Regulations section. an awareness and understanding of basic legal responsibilities of educators and KHP 6630 Programs in Health and Physical Educa- coaches. tion (3) The course is designed for prospective class- KHP 6615 Sport Administration (3) room teachers and health and physical edu- The study of the basic concepts, theories and cators who assume the responsibility of organization of administration including providing meaningful learning experiences financial management as applied to sport, for children in the area of health and physi- physical education, recreation, and intramu- cal education. rals. KHP 6631 Programs in Health and Physical Educa- KHP 6616 Sport Finance (3) tion (3) This course is designed to provide students The course reviews appropriate curriculum with information concerning advanced the- for children of various age levels. Particular ory in finance, accounting, and managerial attention is devoted to a study of the capaci- control of budgets. ties, attitudes, and needs of pupils as they are related to health and physical education. KHP 6617 Readings in Health and Physical Educa- The principles, problems and procedures in tion (3) the development of a health and physical An independent exploration of the literature education curriculum are thoroughly exam- and current research in the fields of Health ined. Education and Physical Education. KHP 6632 Critical Issues in Sport and Fitness Man- KHP 6620 Physical Fitness: A Critical Analysis (3) agement and Health and Physical Educa- The course involves an examination of the tion (3) effects of physical activity on various fitness Recognition, discussion, and systematic and health parameters by reviewing current analysis of controversial issues and prob- research studies. Students will be introduced lems encountered in the conduct of profes- to methods of evaluating one’s fitness level sional activities in health and physical edu- and the proper prescription guidelines. cation.

KHP 6621 Supervision of Instruction in Health and KHP 6640 Sport Marketing: Physical Education, Physical Education (3) Athletics, Recreation and Intramurals (3) Consideration is given to the broader view- The purpose of this course is to teach educa- point of supervision as it relates to the im- tors how to create a marketing plan. The provement of health and physical education emphasis is on following a ten-step proce- through in-service training of personnel, dure designed primarily for the non-profit association with the teaching and adminis- sector and learning the theoretical base re- trative-supervisory staff, and general school quired to complete the process accurately and community relationships. Techniques of and proficiently. supervision and their application in improving the teacher-pupil learning situations will KHP 6650 Nutrition and Physical Performance (3) be examined. The course will examine the special dietary requirements of athletes, the importance of KHP 6623 The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques pre- and post-event nutrition, potential nutri- (3) tional problems encountered by athletes and The course explores the basic biomechanical possible ergogenic foods and drugs. concepts and their application in the analysis of sport technique. KHP 6662 Diagnostic and Prescriptive Physical Edu- cation for Exceptional Children (3) KHP 6625, 6626, 6627 Specialized Study in KHP (1-3) The course is designed to present assessment A study of the problem or problems using procedures, exercise prescription techniques, research technique. Selection of problem physical education program development, must be approved by student’s adviser, in- and IEP programming for the child with structor under whom the study is to be made, special needs. and the appropriate Director of Graduate

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KHP 6670 Exercise and Disease Prevention (3) Since course offerings change, check the current DISL summer This course examines the scientific evidence bulletin for specific course offerings and descriptions and con- in support of the beneficial effect of regular tact the Marine Biology Adviser at Troy or Dothan. physical activity on reduced mortality from all causes: from diseases such as cardiovas- The courses listed below are taught at Dauphin Island Sea cular diseases, non-insulin-dependent diabe- Lab in the summer only. The faculty members are recruited tes mellitus and colon cancer, and from con- from many colleges and universities within and outside Ala- ditions such as obesity and high blood pres- bama. The courses are identified by an MB prefix. sure.

KHP 6671 Exercise through the Lifespan (3) MB 5502 Marine Invertebrate Zoology (4) This course will survey the effects of exer- A study of the natural history, systematics, cise and training programs on the growth and morphology of marine invertebrates and development of children and adoles- from a variety of habitats in the Gulf of cents. It will also explore the effects of exer- Mexico. Participation in extended field trips cise on the physiological and psychological is part of the course. Prerequisites: BIO aspects of aging. 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143

KHP 6672 Sport Psychology (3) MB 5503 Marine Vertebrate Zoology (4) The course is designed for the student with a A study of the biology of marine vertebrates vocational interest in athletic coaching emphasizing systematics, behavior, physiol- within the educational environment. Psycho- ogy, and ecology of local forms. Prerequi- logical theories will be applied to the teach- sites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM ing of sports skills and the development of 1143, CHM L143 individuals into efficient team units.

KHP 6673 Ethics in Sport (3) MB 5504 Marine Botany (4) The course is examines ethical matters and A general survey of algae and vascular issues relating to sport and physical activity. plants associated with the marine and estua- rine environment. Prerequisites: BIO 1101, KHP 6674 Entrepreneurship in Sport (3) L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143 The course provides the student with an awareness and understanding of basic con- MB 5506 Marsh Ecology (4) cepts and problems in starting a business. A study of the floral and faunal elements of

various marine marsh communities. Prereq- KHP 6691 Research Methods in Health and Physical uisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM Education (3) 1143, L143 This course examines the variety of research methods and reporting methods used in health & physical education research. MB 5521 Marine Technical Methods (2) An introduction to the hardware of marine science, sampling procedures, processing, LAW station location, and field equipment maintenance/operation.

LAW 6600 Business Law for Accountants (3) MB 5523 Marine Ecology (4) This course focuses on the legal implications Lecture and laboratory studies of bioenerget- of business transactions, particularly as they ics, community structure, population dynam- relate to accounting and auditing. It in- ics, predation, competition, and speciation in cludes, but is not limited to, such topics as marine ecosystems. Prerequisites: BIO contracts, commercial paper, secured trans- 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143 actions, business organizations, and real and

personal property. This course is designed MB 5525 Coastal Ornithology (4) to give a review of basic legal principles and A study of coastal and pelagic birds with to enable a student to recognize and under- emphasis on ecology, taxonomy, and distri- stand their legal significance in business bution. Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, transactions. 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143

MB 5526 Coastal Zone Management (2) MARINE BIOLOGY (MB) An examination of specific laws and regulations which govern the coastal zone and how coastal processes affect management issues. Offered at Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) only Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, CHM 1143, L143 Courses are offered during the summer semester only.

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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION knowledge developed in earlier courses and emphasizes case analysis. Formulation and MBA 5502 Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance implementation of strategies are stressed. (3) The course includes an end-of-course com- A survey of fundamental theories, concepts, prehensive examination. A grade of “B” or principles, and practices in finance, financial better is required to complete this course accounting, and managerial accounting that successfully. The course may not be trans- provides a foundation for further study in ferred into the MBA program. Prerequisites: graduate accounting and business courses. Completion of a minimum of 24 semester Students must earn a grade of “B” or better hours in the MBA program, with a "B" aver- in the course. age or better, including the following courses: ACT 6691, MBA 6651, MBA MBA 5503 Fundamentals of Economic Analysis and 6631, MBA 6661 and MBA 6642; or ap- Business Law (3) proval of the department chair. Students A survey of key concepts in economics and should be in the last term of their program business law that provides a foundation for when completing this course. further study in graduate economics and the MBA curriculum. Students must earn a MBA 6613 Seminar in Business (3) grade of “B” or better in the course. Study and analysis of current topics on the leading edge of business. A combination of MBA 5504 Fundamentals of Management and Mar- core material, readings, and research reports keting (3) on contemporary aspects of business. A survey of key concepts in marketing and management that provides a foundation for MBA 6625, 6626, 6627 Specialized Study in the Area of further study in graduate marketing and Business Administration (1-3) management courses. Students must earn a Study of problem or problems using re- grade of “B” or better in the course. search techniques. Selection of the problem must be approved by the student’s adviser, MBA 5505 Fundamentals of Information Systems the instructor under whom the study is to be and Quantitative Methods (3) made, and the appropriate dean or branch A survey of key concepts in statistics and director. The study should contribute to the information systems that provides a founda- student’s program. Preparation of a schol- tion for further study in graduate quantita- arly paper is required and may involve an tive methods and management information oral defense. Total credit for any combina- systems. Students must earn a grade of “B” tion of enrollments in these courses may not or better in the course. exceed six semester hours. A specialized study may be substituted for a required MBA 6605 Business and Professional Communica- course only once in a student’s program. tion (3) See semester hour limits listed under Course Development of skills to assist managers to Restrictions in General Regulations section. communicate to both internal and external audiences, to conduct meetings, to negotiate, and to resolve conflict. Emphasis is placed MBA 6631 Managerial Finance (3) on oral and written presentation skills using A comprehensive and advanced study of state-of-the-art technologies and presenta- financial analysis, planning, and control tion software. techniques for a business entity with emphasis on corporations. Prerequisite: MBA 5502 MBA 6608, 6609 Thesis (3) or equivalent. Information regarding the thesis program can be obtained from the dean of the College MBA 6640 Quantitative Analysis for Managers (3) of Business or branch director. This course provides an in-depth study of the fundamental theories, concepts, and MBA 6610 Business Research Design (3) principles of statistics. Coursework will Designed for the student to develop and include extensive use and application of demonstrate competency in business re- statistical tools to analyzing business data search methodology and techniques. This using statistics software. Topics covered course teaches the MBA student proper include descriptive statistics, probability research techniques and includes a research distributions, sampling, estimation, hypothe- proposal. A grade of “B” or better is re- sis testing, ANOVA and regression analysis. quired. Prerequisite: MBA 5505 or equivalent. MBA 6641 Decision Theory (3) An analysis of the probabilistic and determi- MBA 6611 Business Strategy (3) nistic quantitative techniques available to the This course is the capstone course in the business manager involved in the decision MBA program. It integrates the skills and making process of the market place. In-

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cluded is an evaluation of the models and search techniques. Selection of the problem processes now available for problem-solving must be approved by the student’s adviser, purposes. the instructor under whom the study is to be made, and the appropriate branch director. MBA 6651 Managerial Economics (3) The study should contribute to the student’s A study of the decision-making process of program. Preparation of a scholarly paper is business firms in the resource allocation required and may involve an oral defense. process. Both the functioning of markets Total credit for any combination of enroll- and the decisions of firms in a variety of ments in these courses may not exceed six market structures are considered. Various semester hours. No more than three semester theories of the firm are used to study the hours credit of this course may be trans- optimal decision-making rules for business ferred in from another institution. See se- firms under conditions of uncertainty. Pre- mester hour limits listed under Course Re- requisite: MBA 5503, 5505 or equivalents. strictions in General Regulations section.

MBA 6652 Macroeconomics and Forecasting (3) MGT 6645 Quantitative Methods in Management (3) An analysis of the causes of business cycles An introduction to statistics as applied to with the applications of macroeconomic business problems. The course is designed theory and economic forecasting techniques to develop students’ ability to apply inferen- available to the business manager. Prerequi- tial statistical methods to decision making in site: MBA 5503, 5505 or equivalents. business.

MBA 6661 Strategic Marketing Management (3) MGT 6670 Seminar in International Management (3) Application of marketing concepts, princi- A survey of theories and issues related to ples and procedures for planning, develop- managing the internationalization of busi- ment, implementation and control of market- ness firms and multinational management. ing programs in profit and non-profit organizations. Emphasis is on the matching of MGT 6671 Organizational Behavior (3) organization resources and strengths with The evolution of theories of human behavior global marketing opportunities, and strate- in organizations with emphasis on modern gies to overcome environmental threats. concepts of organization and behavior of Prerequisite: MBA 5504 or equivalent. individuals, groups and the organization in the global business environment. MBA 6671 Organizational Behavior (3) Contemporary concepts and theories of or- MGT 6673 Operations Management (3) ganization and the behavior of individuals Description and analysis of the conditions and groups applied to organizations in the under which production of goods and ser- global business environment. Prerequisite: vices takes place. Delineation of the roles MBA 5504 or equivalent. played by management and labor in affecting production. Quantitative techniques MBA 6673 Operations Management (3) used in production. An analysis of the conditions under which production and management of goods and MGT 6674 Ethics in Business (3) services take place in business organizations Examination of ethical problems and con- with attention to the delineation of roles flicts encountered by managers attempting to played by management and labor in carrying fit their organizations to the larger social out production and application of selected environment. Addresses ethics, codes of quantitative techniques used in production. ethics, social responsibility of organizations Prerequisite: MBA 5504, 5505 or equiva- in domestic and global environments. lents. MGT 6675 Theory of Organizations (3) The study of general business management from a structural standpoint: planning, orga- MANAGEMENT nizing, staffing, directing, and controlling.

MGT 6600 Advanced Concepts and Topics in Man- MGT 6677 Systems Management (3) agement (3) The study, design, implementation and op- Provides an introduction to the fundamental eration of a system within the organization. theories, concepts, principles and practices in private, public, and not-for-profit manage- MGT 6681 Organization Development and Change ment. (3) A study of management concepts and prac- MGT 6625, 6626, 6627 Specialized Study in Management tices useful in improving organizational (1-6) performance. Theories and concepts appli- Study of a problem or problems using re- cable to making organizations more hospita-

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ble to people and more productive in accom- MATHEMATICS plishing their goals and objectives are identi- Note: Multivariable calculus and a course in proof tech- fied and discussed. Special attention is paid niques or its equivalent or permission of the mathematics to strategic interventions and change in both adviser are required prerequisites for all graduate mathe- private and public sector organizations and matics courses. in the global arena. MTH 5512 Discrete Mathematics (3) MGT 6682 Leadership and Motivation (3) This course covers sets, relations, functions, The course examines the foundational con- counting, algorithms, Boolean algebra, and cepts of leadership, reviews traditional theo- graphs. ries of leadership, and investigates critical issues in leadership and motivation as they MTH 5520 Introduction to Graph Theory (3) apply in the contemporary workplace. Ap- The elements of the theory and algorithms of plications develop critical thinking skills graphs and hypergraphs with motivating about the concepts. examples from computer science, networking, scheduling, biology etc.: algorithms, MGT 6685 Management Strategy (3) complexity, data structures, shortest paths, Study of the integrative functions of senior spanning trees, depth-first search, planar management in long-range strategic plan- graphs, colorings of graphs and hypergraphs. ning and decision making to support imple- Prerequisites: Linear Algebra, computer mentation. This is a capstone course which programming course, or permission of in- utilizes all the skills and knowledge devel- structor. oped earlier in the program. It focuses on policy problems and planning beyond the MTH 5522 Numerical Analysis (3) boundaries of the firm. It emphasizes ad- This course covers topics including finite vanced case analysis and computer simula- differences, interpolation, numerical integration. Prerequisite: Must have completed 18 tion and differentiation, solutions of equa- semester hours with a grade of “C” or higher tions of one variable, linear systems, and in required or elective courses, not to in- numerical solutions of ordinary differential clude guided research or independent study equations. courses. MTH 5524 Real Analysis I (3) MGT 6689 Management Internship (3) A study of the real number system, com- Independent study of a practical problem or pleteness, limits, continuity, sequences, project, pertinent to a management concen- differentiation, and the Riemann integral. tration, taken in a field setting. A formal written paper or report on the problem or MTH 5525 Real Analysis II (3) project will be submitted according to the A study of sequences and series of func- guidelines set forth by the instructor. A tions, series, and a continuation of the inte- verbal presentation and/or oral examination gral to include the Fundamental Theorem of covering problem or project research and Calculus. Prerequisite: MTH 4424 or MTH findings/results is required. No more than 5524. one internship may be used as the MSM "select one" elective. The course may not be MTH 5526 Complex Analysis (3) substituted for a required course. A study of complex numbers, elementary functions and their mappings, complex lim- MGT 6695 Accounting Analysis (3) its and power series, analytic functions, The development of an understanding of integrals, contour integral, and Cauchy inte- how accounting information can be inter- gral formula. preted and used by management to aid in the planning and controlling functions of busi- MTH 5536 Number Theory (3) ness. This course covers divisibility, congruences, prime numbers, Fermat’s theorem, Dio- MGT 6696 Financial Analysis (3) phantine equations, number theoretic func- The development of an understanding of tions, quadratic reciprocity. financial theory that will assist manage-

ment’s evaluation of the firm’s investment, MTH 5541 Abstract Algebra I (3) financing, and dividend policies relative to A study of properties of the integers, modu- the objective of maximizing shareholder lar arithmetic. Elementary theory of groups, wealth and to familiarize the student with finite groups, subgroups, cyclic groups, analytical tools that assist in financial deci- permutation groups. Group isomorphisms sion making. and homomorphisms.

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rings, polynomial rings, divisibility, unique continuous functions, open, closed, compact factorization domains. Integral domains, and connected sets, arbitrary topological ideals, factor rings, divisibility in integral spaces. Prerequisites: MTH 4424 or 5524, domains. Elementary theory of fields. Ex- MTH 4426 or 5526 or permission of instruc- tension fields. Prerequisite: MTH 4441 or tor MTH 5541. MTH 6616 Mathematical Models (3) MTH 5551 Mathematical Statistics I (3) An introduction to the modeling process. A study of probability theory, sample Students will practice creative and empirical spaces, random variables, mutual exclusion, model constructions, analyze models and do independence, conditional probability, per- independent model research. Application mutations and combinations, common dis- using paired data will be included. crete and continuous distributions, expected value, mean, variance, multivariate distribu- MTH 6620 Advanced Concepts of Algebra (3) tions, covariance, Central Limit Theorem. This course covers topics including rings and fields, polynomial rings and factoriza- MTH 5552 Mathematical Statistics II (3) tion, and Galois theory. Prerequisite: MTH A study of the fundamentals of the theory of 4442 or 5542 or permission of instructor statistics, the Central Limit Theorem, point estimation, sufficiency, consistency, hy- MTH 6621 Foundations of Mathematics (3) pothesis testing, sampling distributions, A study of the axiomatic nature of mathe- confidence intervals, linear regression mod- matics, theory of sets, cardinal and ordinal els, interpretation of experimental results, numbers, continuum hypothesis and axiom Bayesian Estimation. Prerequisite: MTH of choice. 4451 or MTH 5551. MTH 6624 Applied Combinatorics (3) MTH 5560 Topology (3) A study of generating functions, Inclusion- An introduction to metric and topological Exclusion, Burnside’s Theorem and Polya’s spaces and associated topics, separation Enumeration Formula. axioms, compactness, and connectedness. MTH 6625, 6626, 6627 Specialized Study in Area of MTH 6600 Modern Topics in Mathematics (3) Mathematics (3) An investigation of current topics in mathe- A study of a problem or problems using matics that are generally not covered in research techniques. Selection of problem regularly offered graduate courses in the must be approved by student’s adviser, in- mathematics graduate curriculum. Prerequi- structor under whom the study is to be made, sites will be determined by the topic under and the appropriate director of the Graduate investigation. School or Dean of Arts and Sciences. Note: Total credit for any combination of enroll- MTH 6601 Metric Education for Elementary Teach- ments in these courses may not exceed six ers (3) semester hours. See semester hour limits A study of the materials and methods pro- listed under Course Restrictions in General gram of instruction with workshops in se- Regulations section. lected school systems. Prerequisite: Admis- sion by permission of instructor. MTH 6632 Non-Euclidean Geometry (3) A study of non-Euclidean geometries with MTH 6610 History of Mathematics (3) emphasis given to their logical development. The course is designed to acquaint the secondary mathematics teacher with the histori- MTH 6633 Advanced Linear Algebra (3) cal development of mathematics with par- A study of linear and orthogonal transforma- ticular attention given to the techniques of tions, orthogonal and unitary matrices, nu- the period studied. merical linear algebra, and applications. Spectral theory and duality. Prerequisite: MTH 6612 Advanced Discrete Mathematics (3) MTH 3331 or permission of instructor This course covers trees, network models and Petri nets, Boolean algebra and combi- MTH 6640 Advanced Concepts of Analysis (3) natorial circuits, automata, grammars, and A study from the classical theory of point languages. Prerequisite: MTH 4412, MTH sets in Euclidean space and the theory of 5512 or permission of instructor. functions of one or more real variables to topology, continuous functions, and Lebes- MTH 6615 Advanced Topology (3) gue integral and the Henstock integral. Pre- Generalization of such topics as functions, requisites: MTH 4425 or MTH 5525

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MTH 6650 Trends in Technology and Problem Solv- 5519/6619 Flute ing in Secondary Mathematics Instruction 5520/6620 Bassoon (3) 5521/6621 Saxophone A comprehensive study of contemporary 5522/6622 Trumpet teaching strategies that incorporate current 5523/6623 Horn technologies and effective problem solving 5524/6624 Trombone approaches for use by the mathematics edu- 5525/6645 Euphonium cator in the modern secondary school mathe- 5526/6646 Tuba matics program. Emphasis will be placed 5527/6647 Percussion upon the effective use of calculators, writ- 5528 Guitar ing, and computer software in the mathematics curriculum. MUS 5543 History of the Band in the United States (3) MTH 6691 Research in Education (3) The history of the band in this country from A study of a variety of research and evalua- the early military bands through town, in- tions methods in the teaching of mathemat- dustrial, church, professional, circus, frater- ics. nal, school, and college bands.

MUS 5553 Techniques and Literature of Brass In- struments (3) MUSIC A study of the techniques of all the brass instruments, the use of extant methods and NOTE: Graduate students may not enroll in a 5500-numbered literature for developing these techniques, course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergradu- and their applicability in individual and ate transcript. group public school teaching situations.

MUS 5500, 5501, 5502 Selected Topics (1-3 credit hours MUS 5554 Literature and Techniques of Sacred Mu- per course) sic (3) A detailed investigation of a specialized A comprehensive survey of materials and topic of interest and importance. The area of methods for use in sacred choral music pro- investigation should be a topic not covered grams. in regularly offered courses in the School of Music or an advanced section for intensive MUS 5562 Arranging for Band and Chorus (3) study. See semester hour limits listed under This course covers arranging for football Course Restrictions in General Regulations shows, concert work, special vocal and in- section. strumental groups. Study of ranges, voicing, and balance. Short-cuts and techniques in MUS 5510-6647 Private Instruction in Performance (1) reproducing parts. Individual studies in performance are a vital part of any music curriculum. The graduate MUS 5571 Music for ECE and Elementary School student in music education or conducting (3) should, upon consultation with his/her ad- A study of the materials and planning tech- viser, elect to study in the areas most consis- niques for music in grades P-6. Singing, tent with his/her personal needs and career listening, movement, instrument playing, goals. For the secondary school teacher, this and creative activities will be explored. Mul- may involve deeper exploration of instru- ticultural elements, observation, teaching ments he/she does not play well. For the experiences, and practical application of prospective junior college or college teacher, ideas will be included. it will involve further study of his/her principal performing area. Graduate study in per- MUS 5582 Choral Techniques (3) formance is through private instruction only. This course focuses on organizational and rehearsal procedures, choral tone, diction, MUS 5510 - 6647 Private Instruction (1 credit hour per and choral literature. semester) MUS 5584 Band Techniques (3) 5510 Violin A study of rehearsal techniques, band pag- 5511 Viola eantry, jazz band, instrument repair and 5512 Cello music literature for band. 5513 String Bass 5514/6614 Piano MUS 6600 Instrumental Seminar (1) 5515/6615 Organ This course covers rehearsal, evaluation and 5516/6616 Voice performance of band literature. Two semes- 5517/6617 Clarinet ters required of all instrumental music ma- 5518/6618 Oboe jors.

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MUS 6601 Choral Performance Seminar (1) MUS 6614-6647 Private Instruction in Performance (1) A study of the rehearsal, evaluation and Private instruction in performance. Students performance of choral literature. Two se- in the conducting program will be required mesters required of all choral music majors. to take two hours of performance instruction. MUS 6605 Advanced Music Technologies (3) An advanced study of the applications of 6614 Piano microcomputers for the music educator in 6615 Organ the modern school music program. 6616 Voice 6617 Clarinet MUS 6606 The Repertoire of the Band (3) 6618 Oboe An intensive study of music for the band, 6619 Flute including an historical overview and inten- 6620 Bassoon sive score study of representative works. 6621 Saxophone 6622 Trumpet MUS 6607 Literature and Techniques for the Begin- 6623 Horn ning Band (3) 6624 Trombone A selective survey of materials for begin- 6645 Euphonium ning instrumental music programs. Tech- 6646 Tuba niques will be presented for recruiting and 6647 Percussion retaining students. Performance, listening, and analysis will be included. MUS 6625, 6626, 6627 Specialized Study in Area of Music (1- 3 credit hours per course) MUS 6608 Literature and Techniques for Volunteer A study of a problem or problems using School and Community Choruses (3) research techniques. Selection of problems A study of music and methods for working must be approved by the student’s adviser, with school, church, and community choral instructor under whom the study is to be groups. Emphasis on materials suitable for made, and the appropriate Director of the performers with little previous training or Graduate School. Study should contribute to experience. student’s program. Preparation of a scholarly paper is required and may involve an MUS 6609 Choral Literature (3) oral defense. Total credit for any combina- A comprehensive survey of music for the tion of enrollments in these courses may not choral medium. exceed six semester hours. A specialized study may be substituted for a required MUS 6610 Woodwind Instruments and Their Litera- course only once in a student’s program. ture (3) See semester hour limits listed under Course A study of teaching techniques and materials Restrictions in General Regulations section. for the bassoon, clarinet, flute, oboe, and saxophone. MUS 6631 Advanced Conducting I (3) A study and conducting of a sequence of MUS 6611 Materials and Techniques for the Inter- music which provides opportunities for ap- mediate Band (3) propriate skill development. Students will A comprehensive survey of the literature for be evaluated and assigned materials suitable the intermediate band program. Criteria for for their area of specialization. Choral stu- selecting and evaluating methods will be dents will work individually with the Direc- developed and new approaches to instruction tor of Choral Activities, and instrumental presented. students will work individually with the Director of Bands in addition to regular class MUS 6612 Techniques for Modern School Band (3) lectures. An intensive study of the administration, materials, organization, and teaching tech- MUS 6632 Advanced Conducting II (3) niques of school instrumental music pro- Selection, study, and conducting of specific grams. repertoire in preparation for an individual conducting recital (MUS 6633). Individual- MUS 6613 Strategies for Performance Preparation ized study and research of a coherent group (3) of compositions appropriate for a perform- The investigation and diagnosis of the five ance. Choral students will work individually elements that constitute an outstanding mu- with the Director of Choral Activities, and sical performance: tone, intonation, rhythm, instrumental students will work individually technique, and interpretation. Emphasis will with the Director of Bands in addition to be placed upon teaching and achieving the regular class lectures. style, phrasing, balance, dynamics, nuance, agogics, note leading, and interpretative MUS 6633 Conducting Recital (1) articulation. Graduate students in conducting, upon com-

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pleting MUS 6631 and 6632, with the ap- MUS 6695 Thesis (3) proval of their adviser and conducting men- Three hours may be applied toward fulfilling tor, will present and conduct a 30-minute degree requirements when approved by the recital with an appropriate vocal or instru- student’s adviser and the Dean of Graduate mental ensemble. The performance will be Studies and Research. videotaped for post-recital evaluation and final approval by the graduate conducting MUS 6696 Practicum (1-3 credit hours) faculty. Supervised experiences related to instruction in music education. Application of skills, MUS 6635 Pedagogy of Music History, Theory and concepts and principles acquired in previous Musicianship (3) courses will be emphasized. A study relating musical historical and theoretical concepts to the secondary school performance and general music class. Con- MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING sideration of separate music theory and ap- [Course credit hours/contact hours (if different) per week are preciation classes as secondary level sub- noted in parentheses] jects. Study of the concept of comprehensive musicianship as a point of departure for the NSG 5504 Theories in Nursing (2) modern music education curriculum. Explores the evolution and importance of knowledge and theory in nursing, mecha- MUS 6636 Conducting and Score Analysis Tech- nisms for developing and critiquing theory, niques (3) and the analysis and application of theories A concentrated study of conducting patterns, in nursing practice. F gestures, and techniques. Score study through the coordinated application of music NSG 5505 Healthcare Economics (2) theory and history. Special emphasis will be An introductory course in health economics, placed on interpretation and the develop- designed to provide the student with the ment of aural analysis skills. elements of economic analysis as applied to the area of healthcare. F MUS 6637 The Heritage of the March (3) A historical and analytical survey of NSG 5506 Curriculum Development in Nursing marches for the concert band. Marches for Education (2) groups of all ability levels will be presented Provides content and learning experiences and discussed. Performance, listening and that enable students to understand all phases historical background will be included. of the curriculum development process. Explores principles of curriculum develop- MUS 6650 Band Adjudication (3) ment and major historical influences on An intensive study of concert, marching, nursing curricula. Includes in-depth analysis jazz band, and solo-ensemble adjudication of the basic components and determinants of and the requirements leading to certification. curriculum development as well as the concepts of balance, continuity, and sequence. MUS 6662 Advanced Instrumental Arranging (3) Su A study of advanced arranging and scoring concepts for instrumental ensembles. Study NSG 5507 Issues in Women’s Health (2) of contemporary harmony, voicing, scoring Focuses on issues and trends in women’s methods, and their applications to various health including both consumer and provider ensemble groupings. issues. Emphasizes the current status of women in the healthcare system. Su MUS 6670 Practical Band Instrument Repair (3) This course covers the maintenance, repair NSG 5510 Power, Politics, and Policy Formulation in and supervision of equipment used by mod- Nursing (2) ern music educators. Exploration of industry Analysis of the relationship of power, poli- guidelines and evaluation of financial re- tics, and policy formulation to nursing and straints on music programs. System and healthcare. Su rationale for evaluating equipment will be developed. NSG 5512 Advanced Health Assessment (3) Designed to prepare the nurse student as an MUS 6691 Research and Evaluation in Music Educa- expert clinician in health assessment of pa- tion (3) tients across the lifespan. Advanced content A study and evaluation of a variety of re- in history and interviewing processes, physi- search methods, types of reporting, analysis cal examination, and documentation of as- of standardized tests and construction of sessment findings are included. The clinical teacher-made tests. Required of all graduate diagnostic process is emphasized. Corequi- music majors. site: NSG 5513. F, Sp

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NSG 5513 Advanced Health Assessment Preceptor- sites: NSG 5504, 6660, 6691, 6692 and ship (3/9) clinical specialty courses. Corequisite: NSG Preceptorship course designed for clinical 6616. Sp application of skills in advanced health assessment, clinical diagnosis and manage- NSG 6620 Advanced Acute Care Nursing of Adults ment, and health promotion, maintenance/ (2) disease prevention role of the primary care The adult health nursing specialist’s role in family nurse practitioner. Prerequisites: the acute care setting. Theories, concepts, NSG 6671 and 6649. Corequisite: NSG issues and trends relative to nursing care of 5512. Sp the adult in the acute care setting. Prerequi- sites: NSG 5504, 5512, 5515, 6671, 6692. NSG 5515 CNS Advanced Health Assessment Practi- Corequisites: NSG 6621, 6660 and 6691. Sp cum (1/2) The clinical laboratory course is designed to NSG 6621 Advanced Acute Care Nursing Preceptor- review and expand skills and expertise in ship (3/9) health assessment. Successful completion Clinical preceptorship in adult health nurs- requires validation of knowledge and skills ing in acute care. Corequisite: NSG 6620, needed to perform complete health assess- 6660 and 6691. Sp ment of individuals. Corequisite: NSG 5512. F NSG 6622 Advanced Long-Term Nursing Care of Adults (2) NSG 5520 Foundations of Information and Commu- The nursing specialist’s role in long-term nication Technologies (2) care. Theories concepts, issues, and trends This course prepares students with funda- relative to nursing care of the adult with mental skills for effective electronic commu- long-term healthcare needs. Prerequisites: nication; and finding, evaluating and using NSG 6620, 6621. Corequisite: NSG 6623, scholarship information in the academic and 6649. F nurse practice settings and life-long learning. NSG 6623 Advanced Long-term Nursing Care of Adults Preceptorship (3/9) NSG 6614 Role of the Nurse Educator (2) Clinical preceptorship in adult health nurs- Provides a forum for the analysis and syn- ing in long-term care. Prerequisites: NSG thesis of role behaviors specific to the nurse 6620, 6621. Corequisites: NSG 6622 and educator. Emphasis is on the role of the 6649. F nurse educator, patterns of nursing education, nursing curricula, instructional design, NSG 6625, 6626, 6627 Specialized Study in Advanced and professional, social, and political issues Nursing (1/4) influencing nursing education. Prerequisite: Under supervision of a faculty member, NSG 5504, 6660, 6691, 6692 and clinical student may pursue study in selected area specialty courses. Corequisite: NSG 6615. applicable to the practice of nursing which Sp fits his/her academic needs but is not available in the regular curriculum. Total credit NSG 6615 Nursing Education Internship (3/12) for any combination of enrollments in these The course provides the student opportuni- courses may not exceed four semester hours. ties to apply the theory of curriculum and F, Sp See semester hour limits listed under learning theory basic to instructional design Course Restrictions in General Regulations to nursing education. Involves supervised section. experience in the role of the nurse educator. Prerequisite: NSG 5504, 6660, 6691, 6692 NSG 6631 Computer Based Communication (3) and clinical specialty courses. Corequisite: An examination of communication technolo- NSG 6614. Sp gies in the context of the healthcare delivery environment. Issues and applications ad- NSG 6616 Role of the Nursing Administrator (2) dressed include hardware and software ba- Culminating course which assists students to sics, file management, the Internet and the evaluate the role of the nurse administrator, World Wide Web, electronic communica- analyze issues and trends in nursing admini- tion, and security. F stration, and design strategies for resolution of issues and conflicts within the functional NSG 6632 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing In- role. Prerequisites: NSG 5504, 6660, 6691, formatics (2) 6692 and clinical specialty courses. Corequi- Explores the foundations of nursing infor- site: NSG 6617. Sp matics, related theories and sciences. Identi- fies nursing and healthcare data sets, classi- NSG 6617 Nursing Administration Internship (3/12) fication systems, and nomenclatures utilized A culminating course which provides the in practice. Corequisite or Prerequisite: student an opportunity to study and practice NSG 5504. F in the nursing administration role. Prerequi-

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NSG 6633 Systems Analysis and Design (3) physiological and psychosocial concepts and Explores the planning, analysis, design, theories which form the basis of nursing implementation, and evaluation of clinical management are identified and evaluated. information systems. Includes strategies for Prerequisites: NSG 6640, 6641. Corequi- developing a strategic plan and issues in sites: NSG 6643, 6649. F project management along with major design and implementation issues. Various NSG 6643 High-Risk Maternal/Infant Health Nurs- methods for the evaluation of outcomes of ing Preceptorship (3/9) clinical information systems are critiqued. Provides the student the opportunity to apply Prerequisites: NSG 6631, 6632. Sp advanced knowledge and theories to the care of mothers and infants experiencing devia- NSG 6634 Role of the Nursing Informatics Specialist tions from normal processes. Prerequisites: (1) NSG 6640, 6641. Corequisites: NSG 6642, Focuses on the nursing informatics special- 6649. F ist’s role in the healthcare environment. Emphasizes concepts, research, issues, and NSG 6645 Family and Cultural Theory in Advanced trends relative to the practice of the nursing Nursing Practice (3) informatics specialist. Prerequisites: Com- The purpose of this course is to provide the pletion of nursing specialty courses for student with in-depth knowledge of family Nursing Informatics Specialist. Corequisite: and cultural assessment. Further analysis of NSG 6636. Sp diverse cultures and multi family structures will enhance the student’s application of NSG 6635 Integration of Technology in Information advanced nursing interventions. Su Exchange (3) Prepares students with knowledge and skills NSG 6649 Advanced Pharmacology (3) to generate and distribute information Presents knowledge and theory critical to through computer-based applications. Profi- management of the pharmacological needs ciencies with electronic presentations, Web- of a variety of populations. Discusses major based documents, and multiple file formats classification of drugs and protocols for for information exchange are incorporated in administration. F learning activities. Prerequisite: NSG 6631. F NSG 6655 Synthesis and Evaluation of Advanced Nursing Practice (1) NSG 6636 Nursing Informatics Internship (4/16) Presents students with information concern- Facilitates the application of nursing and ing structure and format of the comprehen- information systems theory to practice envi- sive examination. Focuses on the critical ronments. Students participate in relevant thinking and communication skills inte- clinical practice with a health or nursing grated throughout the curriculums which are information technology expert. Prerequi- the functional base of the professional role. sites: Completion of nursing specialty Prerequisites: NSG 5504, 6660, 6691, 6692 courses for Nursing Informatics Specialist. and clinical specialty courses. Sp Corequisite: NSG 6634. Sp NSG 6659 Adaptation of FNP Role (1) NSG 6640 Advanced Maternal/Infant Health Nurs- Presents the conceptual and theoretical base ing (2) of the advanced practice role of the family Focus is on the knowledge and theory base nurse practitioners. Sp critical to advanced practice in maternal/ infant health nursing. The primary emphasis NSG 6660 Foundations of Advanced Practice (2) is the normal processes of childbearing and Focuses on the advance practice nurse’s role neonatal health. Corequisite or Prerequisite: in healthcare. Emphasizes the theoretical NSG 5504, 5512, 5515, 6671, 6692. bases critical to leadership in the advanced Corequisites: NSG 6641, 6660 and 6691. Sp. practice role. Sp.

NSG 6641 Advanced Maternal/Infant Nursing Pre- NSG 6665 Primary Care I (3) ceptorship (3/9) Focuses on advanced knowledge and theory The purpose of this course is to provide the base in the assessment and care of children student the opportunity to incorporate ad- and women of child-bearing age. Health vanced knowledge and theories into the promotion is emphasized, but the practitio- nursing care of childbearing families. ner is also prepared to deliver complex mul- Corequisites: NSG 6640, 6660, 6691. Sp. tifaceted care to clients in home, acute, and rehabilitative settings. Prerequisite: NSG NSG 6642 High-Risk Maternal/Infant Health Nurs- 5512 and 5513. Corequisite: NSG 6666. Su ing (2) Focuses on the nursing management of the NSG 6666 Primary Care I Preceptorship (3/9) high-risk client and family. The advanced Clinical course in the advanced practice role

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of the family nurse practitioner with pediat- NSG 6696 Scholarly Inquiry Practicum I (1-2) ric clients and women of childbearing age in Faculty-guided experience to further de- primary care settings. Prerequisites: NSG velop the student’s knowledge of a special 5512, 5513, 6649, and 6671. Corequisite: area of interest utilizing research-based in- NSG 6665. Su quiry. Prerequisites: NSG 6691, 6692. F

NSG 6667 Primary Care II (3) NSG 6697 Scholarly Inquiry Practicum II (1-2) Focuses on advanced knowledge and theory Faculty-guided experience for implementa- base in the assessment and management of tion and evaluation of student’s scholarly care of adult and gerontologic clients in inquiry. Prerequisite: NSG 6696. Sp primary care settings. Prerequisites: NSG 6665, 6666. Corequisite: NSG 6668. F Thesis Option Students who plan to progress to doctoral education will be NSG 6668 Primary Care II Preceptorship (3/9) encouraged to pursue the thesis option in preparation for the Clinical preceptorship course in the ad- doctoral dissertation. Students should discuss with their adviser vanced practice role of the family nurse the option prior to filing their degree plan. practitioner with adult and gerontological clients in the primary care settings. Prerequi- sites: NSG 6665, 6666. Corequisite: NSG PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 6667. F PA 6601 Research Methods in Public Administra- NSG 6670 Role Synthesis Seminar (1) tion (3) Provides a forum for the analysis and syn- An introduction to basic, applied, and thesis of role behaviors specific to the family evaluative research methodologies and data nurse practitioner. Emphasis is on the role, analysis techniques. Students apply these patterns of health promotion, primary care, methodologies to issues, programs, and re- and professional, social, and political issues search problems in the field of public ad- related to the role. Prerequisite: All core and ministration. A grade of “B” or better is clinical courses. Corequisite: NSG 6680. Sp required.

NSG 6671 Advanced Pathophysiology (3) PA 6602 Quantitative Methods in Public Manage- Provides an in-depth study of pathophysi- ment (3) ologic processes to correlate changes that An introduction to the fundamental concepts occur at the cellular and system level with of descriptive and inferential statistics in- the development, clinical manifestations, cluding bivariate analyses and parametric and management of various disease states. F and nonparametric statistical techniques.

NSG 6680 Family Nurse Practitioner Internship PA 6603 Economics for Public Management (3) (5/20) An introduction to economic theory empha- Internship course designed to provide exten- sizing the application of selected microeco- sive clinical experience with a broad spec- nomic and macroeconomic theories to issues trum of clients to allow students opportuni- in public administration. ties to strengthen clinical skills in specific areas. Prerequisite: All core and clinical PA 6610 Foundations of Public Administration (3) courses. Corequisite: NSG 6670. Sp An overview of the history and intellectual foundation of public administration includ- NSG 6691 Research Methodology (3) ing the major ideas, developments, theories, Evaluates the principles of the research concepts, and contributors to the growth of process for both quantitative and qualitative public administration and its practice in the research. Emphasis is on the utilization and United States. The student is introduced to generation of research relevant to advanced the case analysis method. nursing. (A grade of “B” or better is required.) Sp PA 6620 Theory of Organizations (3) An introduction to the major theoretical NSG 6692 Data Analysis Techniques in Research (2) approaches and debates in organization the- Examines basic statistical methods for ana- ory including core concepts and key issues lyzing, interpreting, and evaluating data. The arising from the classical and contemporary focus is on developing knowledge necessary influences. Emphasis is on the evolution of to critically evaluate research reports and organization theory in the United States and selected data. F the elements that distinguish public from private organization. NSG 6695 Thesis (4 minimum) Prerequisites: NSG 6691, 6692. Pass/Fail. F, PA 6622 Public Policy (3) Sp, Su The study of the theoretical orientations underlying the public policy process and the

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conceptual framework for differentiating PA 6646 Organizational Behavior (3) types of public policies. Students examine The study of the various theoretical perspec- current issues and policies from various tives that help to explain complex organiza- theoretical and practical perspectives. tional behavior in public and nonprofit organizations in the global environment in- PA 6624 Public Human Resource Management (3) cluding motivation, diversity, group dynam- A survey of the basic principles and func- ics, communications, power, conflict, cul- tions that include planning, work analysis, ture, and change. position classification, job specifications, recruitment, staffing, performance manage- PA 6647 Advanced Contract Administration (3) ment and appraisal, labor-management rela- Examination of the current processes, proce- tions, training, and other personnel func- dures, standards, issues and problems in tions. Topics include statutory and regula- planning, managing, auditing, and evaluat- tory constraints and outsourcing and privati- ing contract performance. zation. PA 6648 Contract Negotiation (3) PA 6625 Specialized Study in Public Administra- This course focuses on management of the tion (3) overall contract negotiation process and Study of problem(s) in a public or nonprofit examines the basics of negotiation, includ- organization using research design and ing the procedures, processes, psychology, methodologies and producing a scholarly and skills. These contract negotiation proc- paper that contributes directly to the stu- esses are applied to the defense contracting dent’s curriculum. The student’s faculty framework. Perspectives of both government adviser or the Director of the MPA Program and commercial interests are explored. must approve the topic. The specialized study may substitute for a required core PA 6649 Government Contract Law (3) course only once in a student’s program and This course focuses on legal aspects of gov- only if taken for three credit hours. See ernment contracting. Procurement laws and semester hour limits listed under Course federal acquisition regulations are examined Restrictions in General Regulations section. to serve as a basis for development of case methods. The case methods are used in this PA 6630 Strategic Planning (3) course to emphasize legal procedures and The study and application of decision mak- logic. The course highlights the significance ing models with emphasis on understanding of the legal process for practicing public the role and importance of strategic planning administrators. in public and nonprofit organizations. PA 6650 Governmental Budgeting and Financial PA 6631 Program Evaluation (3) Management (3) An overview of the theoretical foundations A survey of concepts, principles, processes, and techniques of program evaluation in- and practices in governmental budgeting at cluding need assessments, outcome evalua- national, state, and local levels and the inter- tions, surveys, and program outcome(s) and relationships of planning, programming, and impact evaluation (s). budgeting strategies.

PA 6640 Intergovernmental Relations (3) PA 6660 Readings in Public Administration (1-3) The administrative, fiscal, and legal issues Readings and studies in public administra- that govern relations among the various tion related to the student’s unique needs governmental entities in the United States. with the approval and guidance of the adviser. This course may not be substituted for PA 6644 Administrative Law (3) a required core course. See semester hour An overview of the legal environment of limits listed under Course Restrictions in public administration. The focus is on the General Regulations section. powers and procedures of administrative agencies including administrative discretion, PA 6665 Leadership in Public Administration (3) rule-making, investigations, prosecuting, A survey of leadership theories, styles, and negotiating and settlement based on Consti- strategies in the contemporary public and tutional law, statutory law, common law, nonprofit workplace. and agency-made law and the liability of governments and their officers. PA 6666 Foundations of Nonprofit Organizations (3) PA 6645 Managing Government Contracts (3) A survey of the history, theory, and political, An overview of the principles, legal aspects, organizational, legal, financial, personnel, processes, and strategies of contract man- and service contexts unique to nonprofit agement in public and nonprofit organiza- management. tions.

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PA 6667 Executive Leadership in Nonprofit Or- organizational, and policy problems. Stu- ganizations (3) dents take the Capstone course as the final Managerial tools and professional practices core course or, with the approval of the infor developing the internal and external structor, in conjunction with the final core capacity of nonprofits. Topics include work- course in the MPA program. To success- ing with boards, volunteers, and communi- fully complete this course, the student must ties; developing partnerships with public, achieve a grade of “A” or “B.” private and other nonprofit organizations; marketing the program; planning special NOTE: Courses from disciplines other than Public Administra- events; and influencing policy directions tion (CJ, HRM, MAN, IR, PSY, EBSEBS, and EDU) through lobbying. used as PA concentration selections are described in the bulletin sections pertaining to those programs. PA 6668 Grant Management for Public and Non- profit Organizations (3) An overview of strategies and techniques PHYSICS integral to identifying potential funding resources and planning, developing, and PHY 5500 Topics in Physics (3) writing grant proposals. Topics include This course focuses on selected topics in the program development and grant opportuni- field of physics. These may include geo- ties, the funding acquisition processes, stew- physics, biophysics, nuclear power and ardship of funds, and project management waste, relativity, health physics, astrophys- strategies including evaluation, dissemina- ics, mathematical methods in physics, tion, and continuation plans. particle physics.

PA 6669 Nonprofit Financial Management (3) The study of cash management and invest- PHY 5510 Modern Physics (3) Special relativity, ment strategies for nonprofit managers. Top- quantum mechanics, and many electron ics include traditional banking and cash flow systems. Prerequisites: MTH 1125 and functions and financial strategies man- PHY 2253, L253 or PHY 2263, L263. aging excess cash, endowment, long-term Corequisite: PHY L510 gifts, borrowing, risk management, bench- marking, and long term planning. PHY L510 Modern Physics Laboratory (1) Selected experiments in modern physics. Corequi-

site: PHY 5510 PA 6674 Ethics in Public Administration (3) A study of the philosophical and practical issues related to ethical decision making in PHY 5511 Advanced Modern Physics (3) Founda- the public sector. Emphasis is on the analy- tions of statistical physics, solid state phys- sis of ethical problems and the development ics, nuclear physics, elementary particles, of analytical skills and values framework to astrophysics, and cosmology. Prerequisites: act ethically in public service roles. PHY 5510

PA 6679 Computers and Government Manage- PHY 5520 Mechanics (3) A study of the kinematics and dynamics of ment Information Systems (3) Conceptual and practical foundations of particles and systems of particles. information processing systems, support for management, and decision-making functions PHY 5530 Electromagnetic Fields (3) in government. Topics include computer A study of vector fields, dielectric and mag- systems, project management, the economic netic media, fields in conductors, electric and legal consideration of managing, imple- and magnetic circuit elements. Maxwell's menting, and evaluating information sys- equations and boundary condition problems tems. in one, two and three dimensions.

PA 6694 Internship (3) PHY 5559 Optics (3) A practical learning experience in a public The principles of geometrical and physical or nonprofit organization that includes a optics. Image formation, refraction, diffrac- written paper analyzing a problem pertinent tion, origin of spectra, polarized light, and to the student’s concentration. The Intern- optical activity. Prerequisite: PHY 2253 ship cannot be used to satisfy an elective or and L253 OR PHY 2263 and L263; core course requirement. Pass/Fail grade. Corequisite: PHY L459

PA 6699 Capstone in Public Administration (3) PHY L559 Optics Laboratory (1) The required outcome assessment course Selected experiments in geometric and using case analyses, papers, and/or computer physical optics. Laboratory work empha- simulations that emphasize the application sizes the basic principles of optics, the use of of analytical skills and knowledge gained measuring instruments, and the interpreta- from curriculum courses to administrative, tion of data. Corequisite: PHY 4459

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PHY 5591 Guided Independent Research (1) POL 5533 Comparative Government (3) A laboratory based physics research project Comparative analysis of major world power under the direction of a faculty member. governments with emphasis upon compre- The project must culminate in a written re- hension of differences which lead to interna- port with the results presented at a depart- tional tensions. ment seminar. POL 5551 International Relations (3) PHY 5593 Guided Independent Study (3) Analysis of contemporary world politics, An independent study for advanced students including structures and processes through under the direction of a faculty member. which states interact, power politics, geo- politics, regional alliances, and psychologi- PHY 6600 Advanced General Physics (3) cal warfare. This course explores the scientific view of the world as it has developed from the earli- POL 6625, 6626 Specialized Study in Area of Political est theories of Aristotle, Euclid and Newton Science (1-4) to modern theories such as Einstein’s rela- Study of problem or problems using re- tivity and quantum mechanics. Prerequisite: search techniques. Selection of problem Eleven hours of college physics or permis- must be approved by student’s adviser, pro- sion of instructor. fessor under whom study is to be made, and Dean of the Graduate School. Study should PHY 6625, 6626, 6627 Specialized Study in Area of Phys- contribute to student’s program. Preparation ics (1-3) of scholarly paper required and may involve A study of a problem or problems using oral defense. Total credit for any combina- research techniques. Selection of a problem tion of enrollments in these courses is not to must be approved by the professor under exceed four semester hours. A specialized whom the study is to be made and the Dean study may be substituted for a required of Arts and Sciences. The study should course only once in a student’s program. contribute to the student’s program. Prepa- See semester hour limits listed under Course ration of a scholarly paper is required and Restrictions in General Regulations section. may involve an oral defense. Total credit for any combination of enrollments in these POL 6665 Reading in International Relations (3) courses may not exceed four semester hours. Guided program of reading and study of A specialized study may be substituted for a international relations. Should be related to required course only once in a student’s student’s needs and have approval of ad- program. See semester hour limits listed viser. See semester hour limits listed under under Course Restrictions in General Regu- Course Restrictions in General Regulations lations section. section.

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POL 5520 The Vietnam War (3) PSE 6606 Current and Emerging Instructional Study of the period 1946 to 1975 in Indo- Technologies (3) china with emphasis on American involve- This course focuses on current and emerging ment during and after the French colonial instructional technologies. The emphasis of period, escalating involvement of the Ken- this class is on the instructional use of pro- nedy and Johnson administration, and Viet- duction software, desktop publishing, graph- namization and withdrawal under President ics, hypermedia, on-line services, optical Nixon. technology, and telecommunications. Pre- requisite: PSE 6605 or permission of in- POL 5523 U.S. Diplomatic History (3) structor. Study of factors, forces, and functions in making of American foreign policy. In- PSE 6608 Curriculum Integration of Technology (3) cludes description and analysis of principal The purpose of this course is to prepare developments in U.S. and interactions with students to apply knowledge and compe- other countries from 1760s to 1941. tency in instructional technologies in relation to curriculum design, diverse models, POL 5524 Contemporary American Foreign Policy and teaching situations at all developmental (3) levels. Included is evaluation of software, Analysis of American role in the world since audio/visual production, and instructional Pearl Harbor, nature and significance of design using technology as a basis for in- current American foreign policy, rationales struction. and suggested alternatives, and policymaking process. PSE 6612 Community Junior College (3) This course covers the rise and development of the community or junior college in

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American education, its philosophy and and the instructor of the course. Students functions with specific attention to the trans- may focus on supervised teaching, action fer, terminal, and community service func- research, or a project with a major field tions. Problems of organization, curriculum agency. Prerequisites: This course is open construction, staffing and instructional pro- only to students enrolled in the Masters of cedures are stressed. Science in Post Secondary Education program who have completed 18 hours of PSE 6615 Social and Philosophical Foundations of coursework including the research class. Education (3) This course provides an exploration of so- PSE 6670 Psychological Foundations of the Adult cietal structures and problems and their in- Learner (3) terrelationship with education. It also pro- An in-depth study of research findings and vides an overview of philosophies and edu- psychological concepts related to the nature cational theories. of adult learners and learning processes; principles of motivation, effective instruc- PSE 6642 History of Education (3) tional design geared toward adult learners; A consideration of the development of edu- and social and cultural influences on adult cational ideas and institutions from ancient learning. Emphasis will be given to the times to the present. Emphasis placed on understanding of critical and variable attrib- Western Europe and the United States. utes of adult learners.

PSE 6680 Curriculum Development for Adult Edu- PSE 6651 Comparative Education (3) cation (3) This course is a comparative in-depth study A study of concepts, learning theories, mate- of representative school systems in the rials, and media related to curriculum and world. Particular attention is given to com- program development in adult education. parison of merits and issues of the systems in terms of governance and structure of edu- PSE 6691 Research Methodology (3) cation as well as an exploration of the best The study and evaluation of research meth- educational practice that can be learned from ods commonly used in the social sciences. each. The course will provide information necessary to understand and apply research proc- PSE 6653 Educational Evaluation (3) esses, synthesize knowledge and writing, The course presents basic procedures used in and plan and organize research problems for evaluation. A major focus is on planning and interpretation and application of research constructing teacher-made tests and non-test results. Application of these skills in the evaluation techniques. Also includes study form of a written project using the Publica- of a variety of standardized tests. tion Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) is required. A grade of PSE 6658 Understanding Cultural Diversity (3) “B” or better is required. The focus of this course is on understanding culturally different students, the psychologi- PSE 6694 Special Problems in Adult Education (1-3) cal and sociological factors that influence The study of problem or problems using the teaching or training. research techniques. Selection of problem to be approved by student’s adviser and in- PSE 6660 Trends and Issues in Adult Education (3) structor under whom study is to be made. This course focuses on current trends in Study should contribute to student’s pro- adult education. It includes a comprehen- gram. Preparation of scholarly paper or pro- sive investigation of current issues in adult ject required and may involve oral defense. education and an examination of how historical events and ides have influenced those PSE 6695 Thesis (3-6) issues and trends. Special emphasis will be The thesis must be related to both the stu- given to the analysis of trends and issues and dents’ concentration area and post secondary formation of judgments based on support- education. Information regarding thesis able information. guidelines and requirements may be obtained from the Graduate School office. PSE 6665 Field Project in Post Secondary Educa- tion (3) PSE 6696, 6697, 6698 Practicum in Area Post Secondary This course helps students make connections Education (1–3) between theoretical knowledge and practical Supervised experiences related to instruction situations. The content of this course is vari- in post secondary education. Emphasis on able, depending on the individual student’s application of skills, concepts, and principles interests, present situation, and future plans. acquired in previous courses. Prerequisite: The determination of the content for each Completion of coursework and approval of student will be made through collaboration adviser is required. between the student, the student’s adviser,

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PSE 6699 Capstone in Post Secondary Education (3) assessment. The student will learn basic This course is a culminating experience that administration, scoring procedures, and helps students integrate and apply the utilization of assessment results in clinical knowledge they have gained through their practice for various objective personality previous coursework. Emphasis is placed on and temperament measures. Application of challenging students to view the post secon- objective personality instruments and com- dary educational process from many per- puter scoring will be explored. Prerequi- spectives. Students complete field experi- sites: PSY 6645 or similar graduate course ences appropriate to their concentration and PSY 6669 or similar graduate course areas and analyze case studies drawn from real-life situations. Students also create a PSY 6625, 6626, 6627 Specialized Study in Psychology personal philosophy of post secondary in- (1-3) struction. Prerequisites: This course is open A study of a problem or topic using research only to students enrolled in the Master of techniques or a guided program of readings. Science in Post Secondary Education pro- Preparation of a scholarly paper is required gram. Students may take this class only and may involve an oral defense. A special- during their last two semesters of course- ized study may be substituted for only one work required course or elective in a student’s program. Approval by the student’s adviser, the course instructor, and department chair is PSYCHOLOGY required. See semester hour limits listed under Course Restrictions in General Regu- PSY 5501 Psychological Tests and Measurements lations section. (3) The selection, evaluation, administration, PSY 6631 Psychological Foundations of Education scoring, interpretation and use of tests of (3) intelligence, proficiency, interests, personal- An overview of educational psychology, ity, aptitude and social adjustment. Prereq- including research findings and philosophi- uisite: graduate standing cal concepts related to nature of learner and learning process; principles of motivation PSY 5520 Physiological Dynamics of Alcohol and and educational evaluation; and educational Other Drugs (3) concepts representing different schools of A study of physiological and psychological psychological theory. (Must make a “B” or dynamics and resultant behavioral implica- better to apply toward any teacher certifica- tions in use of alcohol and other drugs. tion program. Based on assessment of dynamics and behavior and application of diagnostic proce- PSY 6633 Advanced Psychology of Learning (3) dures using appropriate manuals and materi- A study of the historical roots and contem- als. porary principles and theories of human learning and their applications to educational PSY 5556 Gerontology (3) practices. Emphasis of this course is on The study of aging. Emphasis on biomedi- contemporary perspectives and develop- cal, psychological, and social aspects of ments; field and cultural influences on learn- middle and late adulthood. ing; and the relation of individual and group adjustment to school learning. PSY 5559 Applied Behavior Analysis (3) Training and experience in design, execu- PSY 6635 Vocational Psychology and Career tion, and evaluation of behavior modifica- Development (3) tion programs for professionals in fields of This course covers the procedures used in counseling, education, rehabilitation and obtaining, organizing, integrating, and utiliz- psychology. Provides study of key concepts ing educational and occupational informa- of classical and operant conditioning, as well tion including electronic media. Career de- as discussion and application of specific velopment theories, scope of the world of strategies building on conditioning princi- work, decision making strategies and coun- ples. seling for career development including information on the relationship between PSY 6606 Interventions for Children and Adoles- career choice and life style. Attention is cents (3) given to the appraisal of interest, aptitude This course examines the behavioral charac- and personality measurements. teristics of children and adolescents including their emotional, social, and cognitive PSY 6636 Wechsler Scales (3) behaviors. Emphasizes intervention, assess- An exploration of the theory, nature, and ment, diagnoses, teaching, and prevention. measurement of human intelligence. Tech- niques of administering the Wechsler scales PSY 6613 Objective Personality Assessment (3) are taught include but are not limited to the An introduction to objective personality following: WAIS-III, WISC-III, WPPSI-R,

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WIAT, and WMS. The student administers, tion. Construction of teacher/counselor- scores, and interprets test batteries and made tests and measuring devices. writes satisfactory reports. Prerequisites: PSY 6645 and adviser approval. PSY 6655 Internship: Psychology Assessment (6) This course will provide a clinical internship PSY 6637 Stanford Binet and Others (3) appropriate to the specialty and practice of This course requires the administration, psychological technician. Training will be scoring, interpretation and reporting of psy- six months in duration and consist of at least cho-educational batteries, including Binet 500 hours, 250 of which hours must be in IV, Woodcock Johnson, PIAT, and Kauf- direct contact with patients/clients. The man. This course will include measures of student will be supervised for at least one intelligence, academic achievement, adap- hour per each five hours of client contact. tive behavior, behavior rating, and percep- At least 60% of supervision will be provided tual-motor skills. The primary focus will be by a licensed psychologist. upon those instruments commonly used in schools excluding the Wechsler scales. Pre- PSY 6659 Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions requisites: PSY 6645, PSY 6636, and ad- (3) viser approval This is a study of the basic principles and techniques of cognitive and behavioral sys- PSY 6638 Philosophy of Cognitive Development (3) tems of intervention. Applications of these An investigation of educational philosophies techniques are applied to the problems of and human development as they relate to children and adults in school, home, and cognitive development and teaching of clinic settings are presented. thinking skills. PSY 6662 Internship: Psychometry (3) PSY 6644 Bio-Psychology (3) This course includes at least 300 hours of A study of the physiological correlates of prescribed experiences in school Psychome- behavior focusing on the cells of the nervous try, completed at approved schools (K-12), system, the structure and functions of the and supervised by an approved school psy- nervous system, psychopharmacology, drug chometrist or school psychologist. Prerequi- abuse, and research techniques. sites: PSY 6650 and approval of instructor

PSY 6645 Evaluation and Assessment of the Individual (3) PSY 6664 Assessment of Disabling Conditions (3) The study of knowledge, understanding and This course covers client assessment in the skills necessary to obtain records, appraise rehabilitation process and knowledge and information and write reports regarding skills required by the counselor in order to individuals. Involves integration and use of provide quality services to the individual. data from interviews, standardized tests, Prerequisite: PSY 6653 or permission of scales, inventories, other procedures, includ- instructor ing individual and group methods of assessment. Prerequisites: PSY/EDU 6653, PSY PSY 6668 Human Lifespan and Development (3) 5501, or permission of instructor A study of the nature and needs of individuals at all developmental levels. Problems of PSY 6648 Theories of Personality (3) human adjustment faced at all stages of de- A critical analysis of major theories and velopment from conception through retire- systems of personality. ment, including adjustment issues in the home, school, work place, social groups, and PSY 6650 Practicum: Psychometry (3) retirement. An understanding of develop- This course provides field supervised experimental crises in human behavior is also a ences preparatory to the Internship in School goal of this course. Psychometry/School Psychology. At least 100 hours of prescribed experiences in PSY 6669 Behavior Pathology (3) school psychometry/psychology must be A study of psychopathological disorders completed at approved schools (K-12) and with emphasis on the psychological, social, must be supervised by an approved school and biological origins. The current classifi- psychometrist or school psychologist. Pre- cation system used by the American Psychi- requisites: PSY 6636 and PSY 6637 atric Association is used as a foundation. Diagnosis and treatment planning are em- PSY 6653 Measurement and Evaluation (3) phasized. A study of basic statistical processes and measures used in education, counseling, and PSY 6670 Diagnosis and Treatment Planning (3) psychology. Analysis of a variety of stan- A course designed to assist mental health dardized tests and measurement procedures professionals in the understanding and appli- including construction, use, and interpreta-

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cation of a multiaxial system (current edition to check national and multi-state require- of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual). ments for internship experiences. Prerequi- Also included is a comprehensive treatment sites: PSY 6650 and approval of instructor planning strategy for development statements of behavioral symptoms, short-term PSY 7755 Internship: School Psychology (3) objective, long term goals and therapeutic At least 300 hours per three-semester-hour interventions. Psychopharmacology treat- course of prescribed experiences in school ment interventions are covered. Prerequi- psychology, completed at approved schools site: PSY 6669 (K-12), and supervised by an approved school psychologist. The student is advised PSY 6688 Medical/Psychosocial Aspects of Disabil- to check national and multi-state require- ity (3) ments for internship experiences. Prerequi- A study of medical and psychological infor- sites: PSY 6650 and approval of instructor mation related to the disabled persons and to their families. Aspects of personal and so- PSY 7794 Field Project (3) cial adjustment will be emphasized. An independent study of a problem of a practical nature that is encountered in a field PSY 6693 Psychological and Educational Statistics setting. A proposal for the study and a writ- (3) ten report of findings must be approved by A study of variety of descriptive and infer- the student’s advisory committee. The advi- ential statistics commonly used in psychol- sory committee may administer an oral ex- ogy and education. Emphasizes application amination covering the research findings. of statistical methods to research design. Prerequisite: ADE/CP/EDU 6691 PSY 7795, 7796 Thesis (3) Independent research for and preparation of PSY 7700 Professional School Psychology (3) a scholarly paper related to a school psy- This course provides a knowledge base spe- chology problem under the supervision of cific to the professional practice of school the student’s advisory committee. A re- psychology and includes legal and ethical search proposal and the written paper must issues, professional standards, models of be approved by the student’s advisory com- service delivery, roles of the school psy- mittee. The advisory committee will admin- chologist, modern technology, and assess- ister an oral examination covering the re- ment. Enrollment limited to Ed.S. students. search findings.

PSY 7725, 7726, 7727 Specialized Study in Psychology (1-6) READING Under supervision of faculty member selected by student and approved by adviser RED 5583 Language and Literacy III (3) and faculty supervisor, student may pursue A study of the principles of assessment and extensive study of particular area which fits evaluation for improving language and liter- his/her academic needs but is not available acy learning for all learners at all levels (P- in regular curriculum. Department will es- 6). This course requires substantial field tablish guidelines for supervision and pursu- experiences in a P-6 setting. ance of study. See semester hour limits listed under Course Restrictions in General RED 6603 Special Topics in Literacy (3) Regulations section. An in-depth investigation of an approved topic designated by the instructor and the student for further research and exploration PSY 7753 Internship: School Psychology (3-6) of a particular topic in literacy education. At least 300 hours per three-semester-hour

course of prescribed experiences in school RED 6625 Specialized Study in Area of Literacy (1- psychology, completed at approved schools 3) (K-12), and supervised by an approved A study of a problem or problems using school psychologist. The student is advised research techniques. Selection of the prob- to check national and multi-state require- lem must be approved by the student’s ad- ments for internship experiences. Prerequi- viser, the instructor` under whom the study sites: PSY 6650 and approval of instructor is to be made, the appropriate college dean, and the Dean of the Graduate School. The PSY 7754 Internship: School Psychology (3) study should contribute to the student’s pro- At least 300 hours per three-semester-hour gram. Preparation of a scholarly paper is course of prescribed experiences in school required and may involve an oral defense. psychology, completed at approved schools Total credit for any combination of enroll- (K-12), and supervised by an approved ments in these courses may not exceed four school psychologist. The student is advised semester hours. A specialized study may be

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substituted for a required course only once gram. Emphasis is placed on phonemic in a student’s program. See semester hour awareness, phonetic word attack, vocabu- limits listed under Course Restrictions in lary, and reading comprehension. Field General Regulations section. experience is required. Methods and materials are analyzed for potential use in the RED 6630 Directed Reading Practicum (3) classroom. (Alternative Fifth-year only.) This course is designed to provide the future teacher with directed practice in providing RED 6674 Literacy in the Content Areas Grades 6- reading interventions to individual students 12 (3) or small groups of students in school set- The examination of research-based methods tings. Experiences in the planning and and materials for teaching reading and writ- preparation of lessons, modification of les- ing in grades 6-12. Field experiences re- son procedures, and materials to fit student quired. needs and the ongoing evaluation of student progress are included. RED 6675 Literacy Instruction for Diverse Popula- tions (3) RED 6643 Trends in Children’s and Young Adult A study of English language learners and Literature (3) A study of literature at the elementary, mid- culturally and academically diverse learners dle, and senior high levels. It includes read- and an examination of appropriate instruc- ing the primary sources and studying the tional strategies for those learners. Field research and theory that support the use of experiences required. children’s and young adult literature in the classroom. RED 6678 Literacy and Multicultural Diversity (3) A course designed to help teachers explore RED 6660 Assessment for Teaching and Learning the cultural values, language structures, and (3) belief systems of the major racial, ethnic, A comprehensive study of the assessment and national groups found in today’s class- process used in the P-12 classroom. Selec- rooms. Specifically, methods, materials, and tion, administration, and analysis of norm- evaluation instruments and techniques which referenced, criterion-referenced, curriculum- would maximize learning efficiency for based assessments instruments, and teacher- these culturally diverse groups will be intro- developed assessments used to determine the duced. Children’s literature and instructional instructional needs of students and to plan activities that would increase self esteem intervention programs. Field experiences and understanding of cultural diverse groups required. and their contributions to society will be explored. RED 6664 Literacy in the Content Area Grades K-6 (3) RED 6680 Organization of School Literacy The examination of research-based methods and materials for teaching reading and writ- Programs (3) ing in grades K-6. Field experiences re- This course covers the program, organiza- quired. tion, and development of basic and supple- mentary materials for guiding teachers, fac- RED 6670 Advanced Study of Literacy (3) ulties, and school systems in the continuous This course prepares the student to examine evaluation and improvement of curriculum the variables related to difficulties in learn- and teaching practices. An in-depth exami- ing to read printed material. Emphasis is nation of the varied roles of the reading placed on designing appropriate programs of specialist in literacy programs. Prerequisite: improvement. Formal admission to the Reading Specialist Program RED 6671 Internship: Applying Research-Based Literacy Assessment and Instruction (2) RED 6682 Internship: Developing Literacy Pro- Directed practice in administering assess- grams and Coaching Teachers (2) ments to guide instruction in the essential Supervised practice in modeling and manag- components of reading and writing. A mini- ing effective literacy instruction and coach- mum of 100 clock hours of clinical experi- ing teachers. Evaluating and designing ences. Prerequisite: RED 6686 and formal school-wide needs assessments, literacy admission to the Reading Specialist Pro- programs and environments, and profes- gram. sional development. A minimum of 100

clock hours of clinical experiences. Prereq- RED 6673 Literacy II (3) uisite: Formal admission to the Reading This course is designed as a survey in teach- Specialist Program. Corequisite: RED 6680 ing reading applicable to nontraditional majors in Elementary/K-6 Collaborative pro-

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RED 6683 Internship: Literacy Intervention (2) twice for a maximum of six hours toward Supervised administration and interpretation degree requirements. Prerequisite: Eight of instructional assessments to include hours of coursework in science or permis- screening, diagnosis, and progress monitor- sion of instructor. See semester hour limits ing with purposes of prevention, identifica- listed under Course Restrictions in General tion, and remediation of reading and writing Regulations section. difficulties. A minimum of 100 clock hours of clinical experiences. Prerequisite: Formal SCI 6625, 6626, 6627 Specialized Study in Area of Sci- admission to the Reading Specialist Pro- ence (1-4) gram. Corequisite: RED 6660 A study of a problem or problems using research techniques. Selection of a problem must be approved by the professor under RED 6684 Curriculum Trends in Teaching Reading whom the study is to be made and the Dean (3) of Arts and Sciences. The study should This course provides a study of theories and contribute to the student’s program. Prepa- practices contributing to the knowledge base ration of a scholarly paper is required and needed to improve reading achievement in may involve an oral defense. Total credit for grades K-12. The course examines how the any combination of enrollments in these writing process, writing across the curricu- courses may not exceed four semester hours. lum and the use of media can be instrumen- A specialized study may be substituted for a tal to student learning. This course is re- required course only once in a student’s stricted to students enrolled in the Master’s program. See semester hour limits listed Degree in Reading Specialist. under Course Restrictions in General Regu- lations section. RED 6686 Research-Based Literacy Assessment and Instruction (3) An examination of research related to the SECONDARY EDUCATION essential components of the reading and writing processes and literacy assessment. SED 5544 Internship Seminar (3) Instructional practices, approaches, methods, This course provides interns an opportunity and curriculum materials that support read- to develop analytical thinking skills through ing and writing. Field experiences required. examining broad educational issues and concerns, topics on the state and local levels, and those of personal interest. The scope of RED 7778 Teaching Reading to Culturally Diverse the course ranges from juvenile law, class- Groups Through Literature (3) room management, professionalism, profes- A course designed to help teachers explore sional development for teachers, and other the cultural values, language structure and course topics. This course must be taken belief systems of the major racial, ethnic, concurrently with internship. and national groups found in today’s class- rooms. Specifically methods, materials and SED 6695 Secondary Internship Grades 6-12 (6) evaluation instruments and techniques which The Professional Internship Program is the would maximize learning efficiency for culminating clinical field-based experience these culturally diverse groups will be intro- for students seeking certification in a teach- duced. ing field. The Professional Internship Pro- gram provides the student with the opportunity to conduct classes and assume the role GENERAL SCIENCE of a teacher while receiving supervision from a classroom teacher and a university

supervisor for a period of one full semester. SCI 5503 Conservation (3)

The conservation of natural and human re-

sources with emphasis on population expansion as the major element in a changing SOCIOLOGY ecology. SOC 5517 Minorities in the U. S. Social Structure (3) SCI 5560 Science and Society (3) An analysis of the role of racial and cultural A study of the social, political and economic minorities in American society. Contribu- implications of scientific discovery, innova- tions of anthropology, sociology, and psy- tion, and implementation. Prerequisite: chology to theories of minority/majority Twelve hours of coursework in science or group relations. permission of instructor SOC 5520 Sociological Theory (3) SCI 5595 Selected Topics in Science (3) An introduction to the area of sociological Specialized topics not generally included in theory with emphasis on theorists, their course offerings. Course may be taken works and contributions to modern socio-

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logical theory. The course discusses the proper selection SOC 5530 Social Problems in Contemporary Society and application of tests and measurements in (3) sport and fitness management. Practical and A study of the changing social structure, economical tests used by the sport and fit- urban and rural problems, self-help and citi- ness managers will be examined. zen participation, indigenous leadership and urban-rural fringe problems. SFM 6610 Physical Education, Sport and the Law (3) SOC 6625/6626/6627 Specialized Study in Area of Sociol- The course is designed to provide students ogy (3) an awareness and understanding of basic A study of a problem or problems using legal responsibilities of sport managers and research techniques. Selection of problem coaches. must be approved by the professor under whom the study is to be made and the Dean SFM 6615 Sport Administration (3) of the Graduate School. The study should The study of the basic concepts, theories and contribute to the student’s program. Prepa- organization of administration including ration of a scholarly paper is required and financial management as applied to sport, may involve oral defense. Total credit for physical education, recreation, and intramu- any combination of enrollments in these rals. courses may not exceed six semester hours. A specialized study may be substituted for a SFM 6616 Sport Finance (3) required course only once in a student’s This course is designed to provide students program. See semester hour limits listed with information concerning advanced the- under Course Restrictions in General Regu- ory in finance, accounting, and managerial lations section. control of budgets.

SOC 6630 Advanced Gerontology (3) SFM 6617 Readings in Sport and Fitness Manage- A graduate seminar on practical and meth- ment (3) odological aspects of modern gerontology. An independent exploration of the literature Special emphasis is placed upon interdisci- and current research in sport and fitness plinary, agency, and social intervention tech- management. niques for administrative and service work- ers with aged populations. The practical SFM 6620 Physical Fitness: A Critical Analysis (3) orientation of the seminar is designed to The course involves an examination of the promote the development of professional effects of physical activity on various fitness skills in applied gerontology. Prerequisite: and health parameters by reviewing current SOC 3350. research studies. Students will be introduced to methods of evaluating one's fitness SOC 6631 Social Deviation (3) level and the proper prescription guidelines. A graduate seminar which focuses upon the social and cultural factors as they apply to SFM 6623 The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques deviance. The work of other disciplines in (3) the study of deviation is reviewed and evalu- The course explores the basic biomechanical ated. Special emphasis is given to the differ- concepts and their application in the analysis ent sociological approaches in the area of of sport technique. deviance; selected types of social deviation are examined and analyzed through these SFM 6625, 6626, 6627 Specialized Study in SFM (1-3) different sociological perspectives. The Study of problem or problems using re- course is structured as a service course that search technique. Selection of problem must has a pragmatic and interdisciplinary appeal be approved by student's adviser, instructor to people in education, business, counseling, under whom the study is to be made, and the criminal justice and agency work, as well as appropriate Director of Graduate Studies. to those who wish to further their training in The study should contribute to the student's sociology. program. Preparation of a scholarly paper is required and may involve an oral defense. SOC 6650 Educational Sociology (3) Total credit for any combination of enroll- The school is one of the chief agencies of ments in these courses may not exceed six socialization and a requisite of social order semester hours. A specialized study may be in complex societies. Special consideration substituted for a required course only once is given to the works of anthropologists. in a student's program. See semester hour limits listed under Course Restrictions in General Regulations section. SPORT AND FITNESS MANAGEMENT SFM 6632 Critical Issues in Sport and Fitness Man- SFM 6604 Measurement and Evaluation in Sport & agement (3) Fitness Management (3) This course focuses on the recognition, dis-

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cussion, and systematic analysis of contro- through group interactions. versial issues and problems encountered in SFM 6690 Internship (3) the conduct of professional activities in A 400-hour supervised experience in plan- sport, fitness, health and physical education. ning, staging and evaluating a formal practicum in related field. SFM 6640 Sport Marketing (3) The purpose of this course is to teach the SFM 6691 Research Methods in Sport and Fitness sports manager how to create a marketing Management (3) plan. The emphasis is on following a ten- This course examines the variety of research step procedure designed primarily for the methods and reporting methods used in sport non-profit sector and learning the theoretical & fitness management research. base required to complete the process accurately and proficiently. SFM 6695 Thesis (3) The thesis must be related to an educational SFM 6650 Nutrition and Physical Performance (3) problem or situation within sport and fitness The course will examine the special dietary management. Information regarding the requirements of athletes, the importance of thesis program may be obtained from the pre- and post-event nutrition, potential nutri- Dean of the Graduate School. tional problems encountered by athletes and possible ergogenic foods and drugs. SPECIAL EDUCATION SFM 6670 Exercise and Disease Prevention (3) This course examines the scientific evidence SPE 6610 Research Trends and Issues in Special in support of the beneficial effect of regular Education (3) physical activity on reduced mortality from This course is designed to provide advanced all causes - from diseases such as cardiovas- students with an in-depth study of signifi- cular diseases, non insulin dependent diabe- cant research in special education. Specifi- tes mellitus and colon cancer, and from con- cally, this course focuses on (a) methodo- ditions such as obesity and high blood pres- logical issues that relate to descriptive re- sure. search, intervention, research, case study, qualitative and longitudinal research, (b) SFM 6671 Exercise Through the Lifespan (3) issues in assessment and instrumentation and This course will survey the effects of exer- (c) ethical issues related to research in spe- cise and training programs on the growth cial education. The course is premised on and development of children and adoles- the trend of recent changes in the discipline cents. It will also explore the effects of exer- from a service orientation to one that is be- cise on the physiological and psychological coming more scientific. aspects of aging. SPE 6614 Adaptive Teaching Strategies for Stu- SFM 6672 Sport Psychology (3) dents with Mild Disabilities K-6 (3) The course is designed for the student with a This course focuses on the characteristics of vocational interest in athletic coaching students with learning disabilities and atten- within the educational environment. Psycho- tion deficit/hyperactivity as well as class- logical theories will be applied to the teach- room-tested and research-based instructional ing of sports skills and the development of strategies. Specifically this course provides individuals into efficient team units. strategies for adapting curriculum materials, teacher instruction, and student practice SFM 6673 Ethics in Sport (3) activities for both basic-skills and content The course examines ethical matters and area instruction. Prerequisite: SPE 3340 or issues relating to sport and physical activity. SPE 6640 (or equivalent)

SFM 6674 Entrepreneurship in Sport (3) SPE 6615 Adaptive Teaching Strategies for Stu- The course provides students with an aware- dents with Moderate/Severe Disabilities ness and understanding of basic concepts K-6 (3) and problems in starting a business. A comprehensive study of research, theoretical issues, diagnosis, and educational plan- SFM 6680, 6681, 6682 Practicum in Sport and Fitness ning for those students with moderate/severe Mgt. (1-9) disabilities. Curriculum adjustment and dif- A supervised application of the concepts, ferentiated instruction will be emphasized. principles, and skills acquired by the stu- Prerequisite: SPE 3340 or SPE 6640 (or dents in previous course work. Problems in equivalent) the area of financial management, personnel supervision, fitness management, sport man- SPE 6616 Teaching Students with Emotional and agement, and curriculum development will Social Needs (3) be identified. Students will explore and iden- This course will emphasize the behavioral, tify alternative solutions to problems psychological, and social needs of the

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learner who demonstrates emotional and classroom-adaptable and assistive technolo- behavioral disabilities that significantly gies that are associated with the personal impact their progress in the general educa- computer and other technologies that assist tion curriculum and in building and main- the learner with disabilities in accessing the taining appropriate social relations with teaching and learning environments. This peers and adults. Appropriate intervention course includes information on the assess- strategies used to increase appropriate social ment of assistive technology needs as a behavior and decrease inappropriate social means of considering assistive technology behavior will be studied. Prerequisite: SPE and matching adaptations with individual- 3340 or SPE 6640 (or equivalent) needs in various settings. The student will explore ways to make instruction more SPE 6630 Collaboration for Inclusion (3) meaningful for learning. Study will also This course is designed to provide advanced focus on familiarity with keyboarding, disk students with an in-depth study of current operating systems, and tool software. Profi- literature and research on collaboration and ciency with word processing, database and consultation as a service delivery model to spreadsheet use in an integrated program is meet the challenge of educating students developed. Prerequisite: an undergraduate with disabilities in the regular classroom. course in the integration of technology into Specifically, this course focuses on collabo- the curriculum rative-related issues for teachers who work with students with disabilities. The course is SPE 6640 Teaching Diverse Learners (3) premised on the federal mandate that re- The purpose of this course is oriented to- quires educators to employ the interactive ward identifying exceptional students and framework established by PL 94-142 (now providing appropriate learning experiences IDEA) to assure that all students are edu- in the classroom setting. This course is a cated in the least restrictive environment. survey of the nature and needs of excep- Prerequisite: SPE 3340 or SPE 6640 tional children and an introduction to their educational programs. SPE 6631 Legal Issues in Special Education (3) This course provides the special educator SPE 6694 Collaborative Teacher K-6 Practicum (3) with relevant back-ground on the legal is- The practicum is designed to provide a su- sues impacting students with disabilities. pervised experience related to instruction in Advocacy issues and collaborative roles of the area(s) of specialization (K-6). The ap- administrators, parents, teachers, and signifi- plication of skills, concepts, and principles cant others in implementing federal legisla- acquired in previous coursework as well as tion will be addressed. The text will be current research will be emphasized. supplemented by more recent case law and policy developments in special education. SPE 6697 Field Based Research Project (3) Prerequisite: SPE 3340 or SPE 6640 (or The purpose of this course is to provide equivalent) graduate students with an opportunity to design, implement, and write about quantita- SPE 6632 Assessment and Individual Programming tive or qualitative research related to their (3) own teaching. This course will be taken at A comprehensive study of the assessment the end of the graduate program of study. process used in the field of Special Educa- Prerequisite: SPE 6610 tion will be examined to include both standardized assessment measures and curricu- SPE 6699 Collaborative Teacher K-6 Initial Practi- lum based measures. Emphasis will be on cum (3) the selection, administration, and analysis of The practicum is for those candidates that do standardized assessment instruments along not currently hold an undergraduate teaching with the development, administration, and certificate for Collaborative Teacher, K-6. analysis of curriculum based instruments in This is a supervised experience in the inclu- determining eligibility for placement and sive K-6 classroom and for students with instructional planning. Prerequisite: Un- disabilities in a resource and/or self- dergraduate special education assessment contained setting. The prospective Collabo- course rative Teacher will spend 100 clock hours in designing instructional programs that em- SPE 6635 Meeting Instructional Needs Through phasize the adaptation and/or modification Technology (3) of the curriculum content and teaching This is an advanced survey course in the methods that will allow the student with a

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disability to access the general education curriculum as outlined by the Alabama Course of Study. The prospective Collabo- rative Teacher will work collaboratively with the general education teacher, special education teacher, IEP committee, and other professionals to design and deliver an appropriate education for students with disabilities. Prerequisite: completion of all course work in the core and teaching field areas for persons who do not currently hold an undergraduate teaching certificate in Collabora- tive Teacher, K-6

SPEECH

SPH 5531 Interpersonal Communication (3) A study of theories of communication behavior in relatively unstructured face-to-face situations, including small-group discussion.

SPH 5541 Oral Interpretation (3) A study and application of the principles and practices of oral interpretation (reading) of literature, including individual and ensemble performance.

SPH 5542 Rhetoric (3) A study of the historical development of rhetorical theory in Western thought from the Classical to the Contemporary periods and its relationship to practice and criticism. The course includes opportunities for advanced public speaking and small group discussion.

SPH 6625, 6626, 6627 Specialized Study in Area of Speech Communication (1-3) (Total specialized study hours may not exceed nine semester hours) Under the supervision of the faculty course supervisor, the student may pursue an extensive study of a particular area which fits his/ her academic needs but is not available in the regular curriculum. Each proposal must be approved the preceding term by adviser, course supervisor, and department chair. Total credit for any combination of enrollments in these courses may not exceed six hours. See semester hour limits listed under Course Restrictions in General Regulations section.