2021-2022 Graduate Catalog

May 02, 2024

2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Mathematics
	MATH 581 - Operational Mathematics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of the theories of Laplace and Fourier transforms and their applications both to ordinary and partial differential equations (including integral equations) and to problems in engineering and the physical sciences. Prerequisite: MATH 331 Please click here for Book Information
	MATH 607 - Vector Space Methods in System Optimization Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 An introduction to algebraic and functional analysis concepts used in systems modeling and optimization: vector spaces, linear mappings, spectral decompositions, adjoins, orthogonal projections, duality, fixed points and differentials, with additional emphasis on least squares estimations, minimum norm problems in Banach spaces, linearization in Hilbert space, iterative solutions of systems of equations, and optimization problems. Prerequisite: MATH 241 and MATH 521 Please click here for Book Information
	MATH 611 - Linear Algebra II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 The second course of a two-semester sequence, including such topics as vector spaces, linear independence and bases, dual spaces, inner product spaces, modules, extension fields, roots of polynomials, elements of Galois theory, solvability by radicals, Galois groups over the rationals, algebra of linear transformations, matrices, canonical forms; triangular form, Nilpotent transformation, Jordan form, rational canonical form, Hermitian, unitary, and Normal transformations real quadratic forms. Prerequisite: MATH 507 Please click here for Book Information
	MATH 612 - Abstract Algebra II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A presentation of advanced topics in abstract algebra, including categories and functions, direct sums and free abelian groups, finitely generated abelian groups, commutative rings, localization, principal rings, direct products and sums of modules, homology sequence, Euler characteristic, Jordan-Holder Theorem, free algebras, tensor products, Noetherian rings and modules, extensions of rings, extension of homomorphisms, transcendental extension of homorphisms, Hilbert’s Nullstellensatz, algebraic sets, representations of finite groups, and semi-simplicity of group algebra. Prerequisite: MATH 511 Please click here for Book Information
	MATH 621 - Real Analysis II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of such topics as the Lebesgue measure, the Lebesgue integral, differentiation and integration theory, the classical Banach spaces, metric spaces, elements of topological spaces, compact spaces, abstract measure and integration theory, the Danielle integral, mappings of measure spaces, and elements of functional analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 521 Please click here for Book Information
	MATH 622 - Real Analysis III Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A continuation of MATH 621 , including such topics as extension of a linear function, construction of measure, the space of Lp (X), (1 p 4), integration on a product space, complex measures, the Haar integral, bounded functions, and almost periodic functions. Prerequisite: MATH 621 Please click here for Book Information
	MATH 631 - Topology II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A continuation of MATH 531 , including the following additional topics: embedding and metrication, function and quotient spaces, and complete metric spaces. Prerequisite: MATH 531 Please click here for Book Information
	MATH 632 - Topology III Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of advanced topics such as homotopy and the fundamental group, homology theory, exactness, the excision theorem, Mayer-Vietoris sequences, the Eilenberg-Steenrod axioms, cohomology and duality, and higher homotopy groups. Prerequisite: MATH 631 Please click here for Book Information
	MATH 641 - Complex Analysis II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 The second course of a two-semester sequence in complex analysis, including metric spaces and the topology in C, elementary properties and examples of analytic functions, complex integration, singularities, the maximum modulus theorem, compactness and convergence in the space of analytic functions. Prerequisite: MATH 541 Please click here for Book Information
	MATH 642 - Complex Analysis III Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A continuation of MATH 641 , including such advanced topics as Runge’s Theorem, analytic continuity and Reimann surfaces, harmonic functions, entire functions, and the range of an analytic function. Prerequisite: MATH 641 Please click here for Book Information
	MATH 651 - Functional Analysis I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 The first course of a two-semester sequence, including such topics as normed spaces, Banach spaces, the dual space, continuous linear mappings (spaces), topological vector spaces, the open mapping and closed graph theorems, equicontinuous mappings, and theorems of Banach and Banach-Steinhaus, convex sets, separation of convex sets, and the Hahn-Banach Theorem. Prerequisite: MATH 621 Please click here for Book Information
	MATH 652 - Functional Analysis II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 The second course of a two-semester sequence, including such topics as locally convex spaces, metrizable locally convex spaces, the determination of various dual spaces and their topologies, compact convex sets, weakly compact sets, semireflexivity, reflexivity, extreme points, KrienMilman Theorem, Eberlein-Smulian Theorem, and metric properties of normed spaces. Prerequisite: MATH 651 Please click here for Book Information
	MATH 671 - Partial Differential Equations Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of topics such as Cauchy-Kowalewski theorem, existence and regularity of the solutions, Dirichlet problem for linear elliptic equations, Cauchy problems, hyperbolic equations, and fundamental solutions of linear equations with constant coefficients. Prerequisite: MATH 331 and MATH 571 Please click here for Book Information
	MATH 681 - Tensor Analysis Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of such topics as tensor algebra, covariant and contravariant components, christoffel symbols, and applications of tensor analysis. Please click here for Book Information
	MATH 699 - Thesis Research Credit Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 6 Lab Hours: 0 An extensive research experience in an approved topic of choice. Please click here for Book Information
	MATH 710 - Topics in Abstract Algebra Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Discussions of special and advanced topics, forming an axiomatic and rigorous study of algebra within the scope of research interests of the instructor. Prerequisite: MATH 612 Please click here for Book Information
	MATH 720 - Topics in Real Analysis Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Discussions of special and advanced topics, forming an axiomatic and rigorous study of real analysis within the scope of research interests of the instructor. Prerequisite: MATH 632 Please click here for Book Information
	MATH 730 - Topics in Topology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Discussions of special and advanced topics, forming an axiomatic and rigorous study of topology within the scope of research interests of the instructor. Prerequisite: MATH 632 Please click here for Book Information
	MATH 740 - Topics in Complex Analysis Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Discussions of special and advanced topics, forming an axiomatic and rigorous study of complex analysis within the scope of research interests of the instructor. Prerequisite: MATH 642 Please click here for Book Information
	MATH 899 - Thesis Non-Credit Credit Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 This course is required for students that have completed their course work and the number of thesis hours for credit required in their graduate degree program. Students who will continue to use University resources in completing their thesis must enroll in this course. Please click here for Book Information
Nursing
	NURS 600 - Advanced Pathophysiology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course focuses on pathophysiological processes across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the development of clinical reasoning skills for the advanced practice nurse. Please click here for Book Information
	NURS 601 - Research Methods and Biostatistics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course focuses on the critical components of nursing research concepts and statistical principles that govern teh analysis of data in public health and health sciences. Emphasis is placed on identifying a researchable practice question and analysis of findings including exploratory data analysis, probability theory, confidence interval testing, hypothesis testing, power and sample size determination, and multivariable methods. Please click here for Book Information
	NURS 602 - Introduction to Population Health and Epidemiology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course focuses on principles and methods of epidemiology with an emphasis on critical thinking, analytic skill, and application to clinical practice and research. Emphasis is placed on principles and methods of investigation, summaries and display of data, and statistical displays to describe the health of populations. Please click here for Book Information
	NURS 603 - Advanced Pharmacology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course focuses on the application of advanced pharmacological principles in nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on clinical decision making, evidence-based practice, and altered pharmacodynamics in relation to age, race, and ethnicity. Please click here for Book Information
	NURS 604 - Quality and Safety in Health Care Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course focuses on improvement of patient care quality and safety in the health care setting. Emphasis will be placed on understanding system design, informatics and relationship to performance, the basic principles of safe design, quality measures and the evidence that supports these approaches. Please click here for Book Information
	NURS 605 - Research Evaluation and Translation for Health Care Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course provides specific approaches to the evaluation of the quality and translation of relevant research. Emphasis will be placed on critical analysis of the nursing literature. Each student will develop and evaluate a plan for the translation of the research into their practice. Please click here for Book Information
	NURS 610 - Advanced Physical Assessment Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course focuses on synthesis of nursing and biopsychosocial concepts necessary for advanced, comprehensive physical assessment of adults. Emphasis will be placed on current best practice for enhanced clinical decision making and diagnostic reasoning. Please click here for Book Information
	NURS 611 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare Management and Policy Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course focuses on the ethical and legal implications in health care and policy. Emphasis will be placed on approaches that allow the quality and safety professional to implement, evaluate, and sustain system wide changes in health care organizations. Please click here for Book Information
	NURS 612 - Creating a Culture of Safety and Quality Care Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course focuses on the design, implementation, and evaluation of a project planned to enhance quality of care and safety practices in the healthcare organization. Will include practicum hours applicable to research action project or thesis. Please click here for Book Information
	NURS 613 - Systems Leadership, Collaborative Practice, and System Thinking Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course focuses on development of competence in leadership at the systems level. Emphasis will be placed on communication, informatics, strategic planning, and evidence- based approaches to facilitating sustained systems change. Please click here for Book Information
	NURS 614 - Quality and Safety Capstone Credit Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 6 Lab Hours: 0 This course focuses on the completion of a project or thesis initiated in NURS 612. Emphasis will be placed on the design, implementation, and evaluation of a project or thesis planned to enhance quality of care and safety practices in the healthcare organization. Will include practicum hours applicable to research action project or thesis. Please click here for Book Information
Political Science
	POLI 510 - American Constitutional Law Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course will provide students with the ability to examine and analyze the role of the United States Supreme Court in the development of the American constitutional system. Particular attention will be paid to the development of the relative legal status of the branches of the federal government to deal with major domestic and foreign issues as well as the legal relationship between the national government and the states, and the development of legal guidelines and principles as precedents for future courts. Please click here for Book Information
	POLI 530 - Black Politics in the US Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is an examination of the ideology, interest group organizations and electoral arrangements affecting black involvement in the political system. Both traditional and nontraditional strategies are treated, and assessments are made of the positive and negative aspects resulting from each. The present status of blacks and their continued quest for political empowerment will be analyzed. Please click here for Book Information
	POLI 531 - Public Policy and Administration Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is a study of public policy processes. It examines what policies governments pursue and also why governments pursue such policies and the consequences of such policies. Several models including rational planning, group competition, political processes, institutional influences, etc., are used to describe and explain public policy. Case studies are also used to illustrate the realities of policy-making and policy implementation. Please click here for Book Information
	POLI 535 - Public Personnel Administration Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course examines modern theory and practice of personnel administration. The application of these theories and practices in the areas of recruitment, placement, career development, and in other phases of human resources management is covered. Recent issues arising from notions of comparable worth; implementation of affirmative action initiatives and from collective bargaining in the public sector represents topics for close analysis. Please click here for Book Information
	POLI 610 - Problems In Political Behavior Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course will provide the students with the ability to survey and analyze some of the major problems that citizens and political leaders encounter as they engage in the political process. Emphasis is placed on the process and role of political socialization, group dynamics, the activities and role of parties, the significance of movements, the frequency and importance of elections, the creation of public opinion and polling and the prevalence of the media. Please click here for Book Information
	POLI 612 - Seminar in American National Government Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course will provide students with the ability to examine critically major and recurring problems in American national government. Special attention will be placed on government plans and reactions in dealing with domestic and international problems, such as wars, other international crises and plans, depression and other economic aberrations, labor disputes, unemployment, budgetary crises, and official abuse of power. Please click here for Book Information
	POLI 613 - The Judicial Process Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course will provide students with the ability to examine and analyze the procedures and politics involved in the judicial process. Emphasis will be placed on all levels of the federal judiciary with special emphasis on the judicial process involving the Supreme Court. The process involving judicial selection, group litigation, internal procedure, precedent development, enforcement, and impact will be utilized as the means for examining the judicial process. Please click here for Book Information
	POLI 620 - Government and Politics of Europe Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course will examine the political and governmental structures, decision-making processes, cultural backgrounds, and ideological differences of some European nations. Special emphasis will be placed on comparisons of different political regions. Please click here for Book Information
	POLI 621 - Government and Politics of the Far East Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is designed to examine political and governmental structure, decision-making process, cultural background, and ideological difference of some nations in the Far East selected for study. Special attention will be paid to the roles played by the ruling elite of these nations in promoting economic development and prosperity. Concepts such as socialist guided market economy in China and North Korea and capitalist guided market economy in Taiwan and South Korea will also be examined in contrast to the free market economy in Japan. Please click here for Book Information
	POLI 622 - Government and Politics of Developing Nations Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course will examine the political and governmental structures, decision-making processes, cultural backgrounds and ideological differences of some developing nations selected for study. The course will also take into account such considerations as political, social and cultural underdevelopment, various types of economic dependency, and crisis of political and economic decay, with emphasis on problems and difficulties in developing democratic institutions in these developing nations. Please click here for Book Information
	POLI 623 - International Politics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is designed for students to explore some fundamental and persistent forces which mold the foreign policies of a nation state and institutions and manners of a nation state in which such foreign policies are carried out in terms of its relations with other nation states in the international community. The course will also assist students to examine various approaches to the study of international relations and the utilities of each approach. Please click here for Book Information
	POLI 630 - Administrative Law Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is specifically designed to introduce students to important issues in Administrative Law. Through the use of the case method, the course is aimed at making the administrator more aware of the kinds of legal problems he or she is likely to confront. The emphasis will be on legislative, adjuratory and general policy-making process of administrative agencies. The nature of bureaucracy and procedural requirements for administrative policy-making and administrative regulation and deregulation are also examined. Please click here for Book Information
	POLI 631 - Financial Administration Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is designed to introduce the student to financial management. Government exists to provide valuable goods and service that individuals or businesses are not willing to provide. As the government operates with limited resources, whether or not the commitment of governmental resources really improves the conditions of the community is subject to speculation and evaluation. Nevertheless, financial management impacts on all segments of community including acquisition and allocation of resources. Focus will be on governmental financial resources and management, budgetary theories and intergovernmental financial relations, and debt financing. Please click here for Book Information
	POLI 632 - Comparative Administration Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course focuses on exposing students to various types of governments, their structures, processes and policies, using a comparative analysis approach. Such studies provide intellectual excitement in the study of foreign systems and in the discovery of different political factors in the management and administration of governmental functions and operations. Please click here for Book Information
	POLI 633 - Problems in State and Inter-government Relations Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course examines some of the problems involved in the development, change and status of the powers, organization, functions, and interrelationships of federal, state, and local governments. The concept of new federalism and the impact of these new ideas on governmental relationship will be explored. Please click here for Book Information
	POLI 634 - Politics of the Budgetary Process Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is a study of the political, economic and social influence on the budgetary process. The role of politics and of various actors and institutions involved in the process, historical changes in the concept of budgeting will be analyzed. Focus will also be on how and why individuals or groups respond in budgeting and financial settings as well as the impact of the budget on the economy and how budgetary decisions, in general, become an instrument for setting governmental priorities. Please click here for Book Information
	POLI 641 - Research Methods in Political Science Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course covers basic procedures for conducting research in political science. Special emphasis is placed upon research design, research strategies, approaches, and techniques. The selection and utilization of appropriate techniques for collecting, reporting, and analyzing data will be covered. Please click here for Book Information
	POLI 643 - Currents of American Political Thought Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is an examination and evaluation of major currents of American political thought, their different viewpoints on the significant issues and problems at different times, their various interpretations of the Constitution, revolution, civil and natural rights. Emphasis will be on the contemporary liberal, conservative, radical debate on selected issues. While the respective historical, sociological and philosophical background and justification of the different schools of thought will be examined, the practical impact of these schools of thought upon politics and public policies in general at different times will also be analyzed. Please click here for Book Information
	POLI 644 - Contemporary Political Ideologies Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is intended to examine the theory and practice of capitalism, socialism, democracy, anarchism, elitism, fascism, and communism. The welfare state will be examined also. Focus will be on comparison and contrast of significant philosophical and theoretical differences among different political ideologies as well as upon various schools of theory within any given ideology. The practical influence and impact of various ideologies as well as their historical and philosophical justifications will also be analyzed. Please click here for Book Information
	POLI 646 - Advanced Reading Seminar Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Under the supervision of a designated professor, this course will provide students with the ability to select readings and conduct research in areas of special interest. Reading materials appropriate to each student’s interest will be selected by the students. Selected bibliography outlining criteria for analysis of political literature and political research materials will also be required for examination and analysis. Please click here for Book Information
	POLI 647 - Thesis I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 An original investigation in a subject approved by the student’s Advisor and Thesis Committee. Detailed information on the preparation, form, organization and the defense of the thesis is presented in the Guide for the Preparation and Submission of Theses. Please click here for Book Information
	POLI 648 - Thesis II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Continued preparation of thesis under the direction of the advisor and Thesis Committee. Please click here for Book Information
	POLI 899 - Thesis Non-Credit Credit Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 This course is required for students that have completed their course work and the number of thesis hours for credit required in their graduate degree program. Students who will continue to use University resources in completing their thesis must enroll in this course. Please click here for Book Information
Project Management
	CPM 610 - Introduction to Project Management Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course focuses on how projects contribute to the strategic goals of the organization. The linkages of integration include the process of selecting projects that best support the strategy of a particular organization and that in turn can be supported by the technical and managerial processes made available by the organization to bring projects to completion. The topics include the complete life cycle of projects including defining, planning, execution and delivery of projects. It also talks about estimating time and costs, managing resources, and risk management. The international and future issues of project management will be discussed. Please click here for Book Information
	CPM 620 - Communication and Procurement in Project Management Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course looks at purchasing and contracting of goods and services and how appropriate terms and conditions can favorably impact objectives. The course also examines the impact of leadership on attainment of goals; with particular emphasis on consensus versus autocratic styles, transparency of decision making, and accountability from the leader. Various human resource policies will be examined in relationship to projects which have beginning and end dates versus manufacturing and office environments. Ethics and moral issues will also be explored in context of different motivations of labor and management. Cultural clashes will also be explored for multinational environments. Prerequisite: CPM 610 Please click here for Book Information
	CPM 630 - Tools and Techniques of Project Management Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course starts with manual techniques to manage time, costs, human resources, and quality control and then proceeds to explore current software solutions. Additionally, students will review and examine forecasting, estimating, budgeting, and auditing methods both from a theoretical and practical basis. Students will learn the analysis techniques used to evaluate compliance to objectives and how to correct for deviation from plan. Prerequisite: CPM 610 Please click here for Book Information
	CPM 640 - Project Risk Management Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Students will learn to explore the internal and external variables that will impact the successful execution and completion of the project. This course will identify, qualify, and quantify risks such as manpower, cost, technology, quality, politics, logistics, etc. Those risks will be evaluated to determine their impact and what effect they will have on the minimizing, maximizing, or optimizing the key elements needed for the success of the project. Prerequisite: CPM 610 Please click here for Book Information
Psychology
	PSYC 500 - Statistics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course provides a graduate level foundation for quantitative reasoning with a focus on the interpretation and application of descriptive and inferential statistics for use in psychology and related fields. It includes instruction on hypothesis formulation and testing as well as computer-based data calculation and analysis. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 501 - Research Design and Quantitative Methods Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 A study of experimental and correlational methods of psychological research, including single subject designs emphasizing the application of parametric and nonparametric statistical methods to psychological research. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 505 - Research Methods Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course covers the rationale, design, and methods of conducting psychological research and prepares students to conduct and consume behavioral sciences research. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 509 - Advanced Designs and Analysis Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of advanced statistical inference, including the analysis of variance, multiple comparison techniques and multivariate models including multiple and partial regression, combined with advanced principles of research designs that fit these statistical models. Prerequisite: PSYC 505 Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 510 - Statistics and Design Issues in Research Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This statistics course covers statistical methods using a practical approach. Common statistical tests and their implications will be considered in relation to research design and program evaluation. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 511 - Applied Research Design and Implementation Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course addresses applied techniques involving research methodology, designs, ethical procedures, design implementation, data analysis, reporting, and presentation of findings for the completion of a research study on topics relevant to psychology and related fields. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 515 - Psychology of Diversity Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of the issues and influences of gender, sexual orientation and the major racial/ethnic and cultural groups in the United States on the theoretical and research paradigms in psychology. The course expands students’ frame of reference concerning human diversity and encourages application of major themes. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 516 - Developmental Psychology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of the theories, principles, and concepts of cognitive, social, emotional and physical development of children and adolescents, with special emphasis on how they function in the family, school, and groups. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 520 - Behavior Therapies Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of the principles of behavior therapies and their applications to behavior problems in various settings with an emphasis on behavior modification and cognitive behavior therapy. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 525 - Ethical and Professional Issues Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is a survey of ethical standards and theory; organization, legal, and public policy regulations; professional roles and responsibilities; dilemma or problem recognition, resolution, and prevention; as well as ethical decision making for use in psychology and related fields. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 530 - Theories of Personality Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 An in-depth study of the major theories of personality, including comparative analyses of the research support for the various theories. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 540 - Seminar in Health Psychology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This seminar will examine the role of psychology in healthcare, including the relevance of biological, personal, cognitive, developmental, social, environmental, and cultural variables in health promotion/prevention, healthcare treatment/delivery, and health behavior. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 550 - Psychopathology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of the etiology, symptomology, diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders, encompassing a multicultural perspective, with an introduction to and laboratory on the use of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 555 - Cognitive Aspects of Behavior Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of the theories, principles, and current research in the cognitive sciences in relation to basic psychological research and applications. Special emphasis is placed on information processing, memory and the interface between cognition and affect. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 570 - Clinical Neuropsychology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course will introduce students to the relationship between brain malfunction and behavior. The emphasis of the course will be the assessment and early diagnosis of lesions that disrupt brain functioning. Topics to be examined will include neuropsychological assessment of language disorders such as asphasia and anomia, disorders of visio-spatial perception, brain injury, memory disorders, and dementia (e.g. Alzheimer’s disease). Other topics to be discussed include the teaching of intervention strategies for neurological disorders. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 575 - Biological Aspects of Behavior Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of brain functions in relation to intelligence, speech, memory, emotions, and visual-spatial abilities, with attention to individual differences in both normal and brain-damaged persons. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 601 - Biofeedback Techniques Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of biofeedback training related to psychology, focusing on theories, significant research, and applications of biofeedback techniques. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 603 - Psychopharmacology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of the use and abuse of psychoactive drugs and their behavioral and neurophysiological effects in normal and clinical populations. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 610 - Psychology of Social and Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course will provide an in-depth exploration of major themes of social and interpersonal communication including a review of well-established psychological theories of communication and evidence-based models of communication. The course will span various contexts of interpersonal communication including intimate, professional, and social. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 611 - Theories of Counseling Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 An exploration of the philosophy and theories of counseling, the roles and responsibilities of counselors, practical ethics, and current issues in counseling. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 612 - Techniques and Process in Counseling Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of the process and development of the essential skills and techniques used in counseling psychology. This course includes a laboratory experience. Prerequisite: PSYC 611 Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 613 - Counseling in Community Settings Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course introduces students to the field of community counseling by studying the history and principles behind contemporary community counseling practice, the development of professional identity, and the acquisition of relevant skills and competencies. Topics covered include the role of community counselors, settings in which they practice, organization of community counseling programs, legal and professional issues. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 614 - Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is a study of theory and evidence-based counseling practices related to the etiology, neuropsychology, symptoms (as identified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), psychosocial correlates, and treatment of substance-related disorders. This course will incorporate an integrative perspective (e.g., person centered, systems, cognitive behavioral, and multicultural). It will address issues related to dual diagnosis, explore relevant ethical and legal standards, and provide information on professional certification or licensure. Prerequisite: PSYC 550 and PSYC 612 Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 619 - Cognitive and Intellect Assessment Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Administration, scoring and interpretation of intelligence, memory and achievement tests with adults and children. Psychometric properties and report writing are covered. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 620 - Psychological Assessment and Testing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of the evaluation, selection, use, and interpretation of psychological tests in development, clinical and counseling settings. Prerequisite: PSYC 612 Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 623 - Theories and Assessment of Personality Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course covers the theories and principles that inform the development and use assessment of personality including measurement of traits, behavior, emotional functioning, and psychopathology in children and adults. The course provides training in administration, scoring, and interpretation of select personality tests. Prerequisite: PSYC 550 Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 630 - Techniques in Crisis Intervention Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of the theory, skills, and techniques of emergency psychological intervention and counseling with persons experiencing intense situational and emotional distress. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 631 - Career Counseling Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A survey of theories of vocational development, methods of developing a career information program, and procedures for providing interrelated personal, social, educational and vocational counseling. Prerequisite: PSYC 612 Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 632 - Theory and Practices of Family Counseling Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of the major theories and classifications of marriage and family counseling approaches and practices. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 633 - Techniques and Processes in Family Counseling Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of the processes and development of essential skills and techniques applicable to family counseling. This course includes a laboratory experience. Prerequisite: PSYC 632 Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 634 - Group Counseling Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of the group counseling processes with emphasis on understanding the basic concepts and principles, and the development of group counseling skills through laboratory experience. Prerequisite: PSYC 612 Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 635 - Psychological Consultation and Supervision Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course covers the theories and principles that inform the practice of consultation, collaboration, and supervision in the psychological and counseling discipline. The course examines models and modalities of supervision, as well as administrative and professional concerns. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 638 - Perceptual and Cognitive Development Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of the theories, principles, and research in cognitive and perceptual development. Special emphasis is placed on the interaction of perception and cognition and how they influence behavior, thinking, and decision-making processes in children and adults. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 640 - Social Aspects of Behavior Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A focus on current research and theory in selected topics related to social psychology, such as attitudes, dehumanization, conformity, aggression, and effective group functioning and change. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 641 - Advanced Developmental Psychology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 An in-depth examination of the principles, theories and research related to human growth and development. Survey and evaluation of the basic philosophies, recognized theories, and supportive research related to the growth and development of children. Prerequisite: PSYC 516 Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 642 - Psychology of Aging Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 An in-depth study of the theories and research related to the processes in adult development and aging. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 652 - Principles and Techniques of Teaching Psychology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is designed to prepare psychology majors for the teaching of psychology at the junior and community college level and as teaching assistants. The course involves syllabus preparation, selection of instructional material, testing, evaluation, and demonstration lectures. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 660 - Genetic Aspects of Behavior Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Fundamental mechanisms of genes and gene expression related to psychological processes. Genetic, environmental, and epigenetic induction of normal and pathological behavioral, cognitive, and emotional structure and function, including behavioral plasticity are examined. Human disorders and disease and application to genetic counseling emphasized. Prerequisite: PSYC 500 and PSYC 575 Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 671 - Seminar in Selected Topics in Psychology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Special areas of psychological research and theory that are not traditionally offered in other graduate courses in psychology will be offered in a seminar forum. These offerings will be based on both student interest and need, and faculty experience, and proficiencies. Prerequisite: Completion of 18 credit hours in graduate psychology program and permission of Instructor. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 672 - Seminar in Current Issues in Psychology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Intensive study of current topics in various areas of psychology. This course focuses on recent advances in major psychological theories, major methodological problems involved in utilizing various theories for experimental and applied research, ethical issues, and public policies. Prerequisite: Completion of 18 credit hours in graduate psychology program and permission of Instructor. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 680 - Clinical Practicum I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A structured supervised experience in counseling practice, assessment and/or psychotherapy with clients at campus and/or local agencies. May be repeated. Prerequisite: PSYC 611 and PSYC 612 Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 681 - Clinical Practicum II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A structured supervised experience in counseling practice, assessment and/or psychotherapy with clients at campus and/or local agencies. May be repeated. Prerequisite: PSYC 680 Please click here for Book Information

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MATH 581 - Operational Mathematics

MATH 607 - Vector Space Methods in System Optimization

MATH 611 - Linear Algebra II

MATH 612 - Abstract Algebra II

MATH 621 - Real Analysis II

MATH 622 - Real Analysis III

MATH 631 - Topology II

MATH 632 - Topology III

MATH 641 - Complex Analysis II

MATH 642 - Complex Analysis III

MATH 651 - Functional Analysis I

MATH 652 - Functional Analysis II

MATH 671 - Partial Differential Equations

MATH 681 - Tensor Analysis

MATH 699 - Thesis Research

MATH 710 - Topics in Abstract Algebra

MATH 720 - Topics in Real Analysis

MATH 730 - Topics in Topology

MATH 740 - Topics in Complex Analysis

MATH 899 - Thesis Non-Credit

NURS 600 - Advanced Pathophysiology

NURS 601 - Research Methods and Biostatistics

NURS 602 - Introduction to Population Health and Epidemiology

NURS 603 - Advanced Pharmacology

NURS 604 - Quality and Safety in Health Care

NURS 605 - Research Evaluation and Translation for Health Care

NURS 610 - Advanced Physical Assessment

NURS 611 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare Management and Policy

NURS 612 - Creating a Culture of Safety and Quality Care

NURS 613 - Systems Leadership, Collaborative Practice, and System Thinking

NURS 614 - Quality and Safety Capstone

POLI 510 - American Constitutional Law

POLI 530 - Black Politics in the US

POLI 531 - Public Policy and Administration

POLI 535 - Public Personnel Administration

POLI 610 - Problems In Political Behavior

POLI 612 - Seminar in American National Government

POLI 613 - The Judicial Process

POLI 620 - Government and Politics of Europe

POLI 621 - Government and Politics of the Far East

POLI 622 - Government and Politics of Developing Nations

POLI 623 - International Politics

POLI 630 - Administrative Law

POLI 631 - Financial Administration

POLI 632 - Comparative Administration

POLI 633 - Problems in State and Inter-government Relations

POLI 634 - Politics of the Budgetary Process

POLI 641 - Research Methods in Political Science

POLI 643 - Currents of American Political Thought

POLI 644 - Contemporary Political Ideologies

POLI 646 - Advanced Reading Seminar

POLI 647 - Thesis I

POLI 648 - Thesis II

POLI 899 - Thesis Non-Credit

CPM 610 - Introduction to Project Management

CPM 620 - Communication and Procurement in Project Management

CPM 630 - Tools and Techniques of Project Management

CPM 640 - Project Risk Management

PSYC 500 - Statistics

PSYC 501 - Research Design and Quantitative Methods

PSYC 505 - Research Methods

PSYC 509 - Advanced Designs and Analysis

PSYC 510 - Statistics and Design Issues in Research

PSYC 511 - Applied Research Design and Implementation

PSYC 515 - Psychology of Diversity

PSYC 516 - Developmental Psychology

PSYC 520 - Behavior Therapies

PSYC 525 - Ethical and Professional Issues

PSYC 530 - Theories of Personality

PSYC 540 - Seminar in Health Psychology

PSYC 550 - Psychopathology

PSYC 555 - Cognitive Aspects of Behavior

PSYC 570 - Clinical Neuropsychology

PSYC 575 - Biological Aspects of Behavior

PSYC 601 - Biofeedback Techniques

PSYC 603 - Psychopharmacology

PSYC 610 - Psychology of Social and Interpersonal Communication

PSYC 611 - Theories of Counseling