2017-2018 Graduate Catalog

May 05, 2024

2017-2018 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Political Science
	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 An advanced statistics course including such topics as probability, the binomial and Poisson distributions, linear regression and multiple regression correlation techniques, analysis of variance, and non-parametric test of significance. Prerequisite: Undergraduate Statistics and Experimental Psychology or Research Methods. 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 A course covering the rationale, design, and methods of conductions psychological and counseling research. Prerequisite: PSYC 500 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 - Research Design and Methods Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A course covering the rationale, design and methods of conducting psychological research. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 511 - Applied Research Design and Program Evaluation Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course examines models of applied and evaluative research, the techniques, designs, and administration of program evaluation. Topics covered include entry issues, goal setting research for planning and implementation. 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 and on clinical and counseling practices. The course expands students’ frame of reference concerning human diversity and applies this knowledge of counseling and research issues in psychology. 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 A survey of the roles and responsibilities of mental health professionals; includes legal and ethical standards (ACA and APA) in professional practice, testing, and research. This course also reviews the professional identity and roles of counselors and psychologists. 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 links between medicine and psychology, including relevance of biological, personal, cognitive, developmental, social, environmental, and cultural variables to health and illness. Health, illness, health and illness behavior will be studied with the aim of greater understanding of health issues, the individual’s relationship to these issues within individual, cultural, and cross-cultural contexts. 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 to counseling. 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 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 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
	PSYC 683 - Group Supervision in Counseling Internship Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Advanced supervised counseling experiences in community services/agencies. To be taken in conjunct with PSYC 681 (Counseling Internship). Weekly seminars for consultation and discussion with a supervisor on such topics as professional ethics, cross-cultural counseling, enhancing treatment compliance, professional and client interaction, and confidential communication. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 685 - Independent Study Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Individual study in an area of interest to student under the supervision of a psychology faculty. Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 691 - Directed Study Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Supervised research on a topic of choice approved by a committee of three faculty members, with an oral examination required. Prerequisite: PSYC 500 and PSYC 510 Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 692 - Tests and Measurements Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 An intensive review of the theories and models underlying psychological tests and measurement procedures. The course will focus on the study of the psychometric properties of test instruments and the valuative criteria used to assess the reliability and validity of psychological measures. Prerequisite: PSYC 390 Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 693 - Thesis Research Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 An extensive research experience in an approved topic of choice. Prerequisite: PSYC 500 and PSYC 505 Please click here for Book Information
	PSYC 899 - Thesis Non-Credit Credit Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 This course is required for students who 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
Reading
	READ 512 - Improvement of Reading Instruction Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 An introduction to fundamentals of reading instruction and remediation, including the skills essential to the early detection and treatment of reading problems. Please click here for Book Information
	READ 513 - Read Remediation and Practicum Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A practical course in the design of reading programs appropriate to individual and group needs, with a practicum experience in the facilitation of individual and group reading activities. (Closed to students with equivalent undergraduate course work.) Please click here for Book Information
	READ 516 - Applied Phonics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 An introduction to the essentials of phonics, with emphasis on applications to word identification and pronunciation in teaching children to read. Please click here for Book Information
	READ 550 - Reading in Junior and Senior High School Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A lecture and laboratory course in the principles and practices of teaching reading at the junior and senior high school levels, with emphasis on means of assessing students’ reading skills and on methods and materials for enhancing their reading abilities in the content areas. Please click here for Book Information
	READ 551 - Teaching Reading in the Content Area Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 A practical course in the principles and methods of reading instruction in content areas of the K-12 curricula. Please click here for Book Information
	READ 552 - Teaching Literacy Across Content Areas Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 This course provides an in depth study of reading comprehension strategies and study skills needed in order to read in the content areas. Different types of text, structures and features of expository (informational) texts, and a variety of reading strategies will be explored. Please click here for Book Information
	READ 601 - Special Topics in Reading Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A practicum course that develops skills in observing, recording, and analyzing children’s reading and writing behaviors and implementing effective methods for teaching literacy to young children at risk or reading failure. Generates understanding of theories of reading and writing processes and of reading acquisition from an emergent perspective. Please click here for Book Information
	READ 605 - Investigations in the Teaching of Reading Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Investigations of research studies on the reading process, including analyses and critical evaluations of the research, with particular emphasis on psychological principles and educational implications. Prerequisite: EDUC 690 Please click here for Book Information
	READ 610 - Foundations of Literacy Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 This course provides basic information about the reading process what it is how the child learns to read instructional strategies, and materials available for facilitating literacy teaching. Please click here for Book Information
	READ 611 - Foundations of Reading Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of the fundamentals of the reading process, including instructional strategies, methods and materials for teaching reading, techniques for diagnosing reading problems, and methods of remediation. Please click here for Book Information
	READ 612 - Principles and Practices in Emergent Literacy Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course involves a study of how children acquire language and literacy and the research on emergent literacy. The goals and components of an emergent literacy curriculum are studied as well as principles and practices of teaching children at the emergent level. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study; a B.S. degree in Elementary Education, or related area; permission of the instructor. Please click here for Book Information
	READ 618 - Reading: The Learning Bases Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 An exploration of educational and psychological studies on the reading-learning process, with particular emphasis on applications to the teaching of reading and to remediation of reading-related problems. Please click here for Book Information
	READ 620 - Assessment and Evaluation of Reading Problems Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 This course provides a laboratory experience in studying, assessing, and evaluating, literacy problems and in developing plans for correcting reading problems. Prerequisite: READ 610 Please click here for Book Information
	READ 621 - Clinical Procedures in the Identification and Evaluation of Reading Disabilities Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of the principles and practices of remedial instruction in reading, with practical experience in application of clinical procedures. Prerequisite: EDUC 680 and PSYC 692 and READ 611 or READ 605 Please click here for Book Information
	READ 622 - Remediation of Reading Disabilities Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of the principles and practices of remedial instruction in reading, with practical experience in application of clinical procedures. Prerequisite: READ 621 Please click here for Book Information
	READ 623 - Correction of Reading Problems Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Provides a laboratory experience in analyzing, implementing, and utilizing specialized reading strategies designed to meet the literacy needs of problem readers. Prerequisite: READ 620 Please click here for Book Information
	READ 644 - Organization and Management of Reading Programs Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 An examination of the organizational planning and educational leadership basic to designing and implementing a district-wide developmental reading program for grades K-12. Please click here for Book Information
	READ 698 - Advanced Applied Product of Learning Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course has been designed to serve as a capstone or culminating experience for the Advanced Master’s Degree Program in Education in all the specialization areas. This course will assist students in preparing the culminating activity and will encapsulate the total experiences in the program. It will provide a field-based context for the completion, presentation, and evaluation of the exit options: advanced professional portfolio, action research project, and thesis. (Other requirements related to the area of specialization, such as field experience component, may be required by the area of specialization.) Please click here for Book Information
	READ 699 - Seminar - Thesis Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 In-depth studies of issues in various fields of education, with conferences and discussions under the guidance of a major professor. Please click here for Book Information
Social Work
	SWRK 501 - Professional Writing for Social Work Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course will assist students by emphasizing the process of critical thinking and analysis of professional writing as a generalist social work practitioner. Students will apply selected generalist social work concepts to prepare academic and post-graduate writing in professional social work practice and in mastering skills needed in a variety of current and post-graduate social work micro and macro settings (e.g., clinical work, research, program evaluation, grant writing, and administration). Research and associated data reporting formats as well as writing skills emphasized include conducting electronic literature searches, outlining, paragraph and sentence structure, revising, using American Psychological Association (APA) format, and proofreading for correct grammar, word usage, and punctuation. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 515 - Forensic Social Work Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course addresses working with criminals in clinics, prisons, juvenile and adult services, corrections, court mandated treatment and psychiatric hospitals for defendants being evaluated and treated on issues of responsibilities and competence to stand trial. As well, the course will address the related issues of working with the families of these offenders. Students will develop familiarity with the adversary process and the issues social workers confront in the civil and criminal justice system. This course also includes experiential learning from field trips. Students will interface/interact with the inmates and the prison staffs during these trips. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 516 - Social Work Practice with Black Families Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course examines the past and current status of Black families and alert students to specific knowledge, skills values and strategies required to work successfully and culturally with the target group. It incorporates the study and analysis of problems and issues faced by social workers in working effectively with Black families, including the integration of theory, cultural factors, social work policy, human behavior and social work practice. A particular emphasis is placed upon greater understanding of the challenges and dynamics affecting practice with Black families, including economic and social justice, empowerment, and oppression. Additionally, from an empowerment and strengths perspective, this course will examine historically the capabilities and strengths of Black families and how such capabilities and strengths can be sued in effective social work practice with Black families. Prerequisite: SWRK 611 or SWRK 425 Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 517 - International Social Work Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course introduces students to the international dimensions of social work practice. Special attention is given to the present and future role of International social work professionals. Additionally, the role and responsibilities of United Nations, global human rights organizations, international aid agencies, intergovernmental and nongovernmental agencies are addressed. Students develop and understanding of poverty, violence, structural adjustment, debt crisis, migration, human rights issues, exploitation of children and women, other populations at risk, and social and economic justice issues within a global perspective. Also addressed are international aspects of domestic practice, policy formulation and advocacy from a global perspective. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 519 - School Social Work Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is designed to give students an in-depth knowledge and understanding of social work practice in schools. The multiple roles of the school social worker will be explored with special emphasis on practice with populations at risk and culturally diverse groups. The course will examine the many issues facing children, families, and schools using a policy-practice perspective. Course content will prepare students to work collaboratively with diverse children, families, school staff, and community partners to build effective, culturally responsive early childhood and K-12 learning environments. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 521 - Gerontology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course will focus on social work intervention through social policy and social services that are designed to help elders and their families. Particularly the problems and issues that most directly impact this population such as demographic changes, theories of aging, health/ mental health and social service needs of the elderly. We will discuss the importance of the Social Security Act of 1935 and how it has continued to change by adding services and programs. Issues related to health care proxy, guardianship, elder abuse, and end of life care will be explored as well as those policies that dictate how these services are delivered. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 601 - Social Welfare Policy and Services Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is an advanced study of the historical development of social welfare and the evolution of social work values and ethics. Emphasis is placed on the major fields of social work such as children and family services, mental health, health care, income maintenance, and corrections. Analytic frameworks with regard to social welfare policies and services are introduced. Frameworks identify strengths and weaknesses in the social welfare system with respect to multiculturalism and diversity. Policy at the national, state, and local levels, with emphasis on poverty, inequality; social and economic justice is addressed. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in social work Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 602 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course focuses on the physiological, cognitive, intellectual and emotional development of individuals. Theoretical explanations of human development over the lifespan are explored. Major social issues relating to human growth and development, ecological systems, culture, race, ethnicity, gender and socioeconomic forces as applied to the analysis of individuals, families, small groups, organizations and communities are addressed. Focus will be given to oppression, privilege, and discrimination, and factors that help individuals and small social systems to change. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in social work Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 602 - Independent Study Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Individual study under the supervision of a member of the Social Work Program faculty. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 603 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 The course emphasizes social processes that transcend the individual, aiming to increase students’ conceptual sophistication about the social context of human action and social work intervention. Within the person-in-environment framework, this course presents social theories and concepts that become tools for students’ critical analysis of society, communities, social institutions and organizations, populations, and social structures, and cultures is a main component of the course. Special attention is given to human diversity and social inequalities. Prerequisite: SWRK 602 Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 604 - Applied Social Work Research Methods Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Students apply quantitative and qualitative research to promote understanding of scientific, analytic, and ethical approaches to building knowledge for practice. Students learn to develop, use, and effectively communicate empirically based knowledge, including evidenced-based knowledge. The content prepares students to utilize research to provide high quality services, initiate change, improve practice, policy, and service delivery systems as well as evaluate their own practice. Major research designs are reviewed, and students develop skills in collecting, analyzing and using data. Sampling methods, data collection techniques, and statistical and graphical approaches to data analysis are emphasized. The course integrates themes related to multiculturalism, social justice, social change, prevention, intervention and treatment. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing in Social Work Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 606 - Social Work Practice Seminar Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course will present content on theories of assessment, intervention, diversity, evaluation, and termination. Specific attention is given to the development of skills in communication, rapport building, interviewing, and the utilization of professional self in working with individuals and families. Multigenerational family life cycle is explored. Models of family therapy and other intervention approaches are reviewed. Challenges and concerns encountered by vulnerable families, low-income families, families of color, and nontraditional families are reviewed. The dynamics of small groups are emphasized. Students develop an understanding of how values and ethics impact social work practice. Content on social work practice with small groups, communities, and organizations are emphasized. Group membership, group goals and culture, group development stages, leadership roles and decision-making processes are explored. Theories and strategies for community and community organization development are examined. Students develop an understanding of the definitions, concepts, and roles of communities and community organizations. Major topics include community based planning, advocacy, governance, and residence participation. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 607 - Social Work Statistical and Data Analysis Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is designed to develop understanding of probabilistic analysis, quantitative reasoning, and inferential statistics. Students are provided opportunities to do data analysis on the computer and concentrate on research and policy applications. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in social work. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 608 - Statistics and Research Seminar Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A review of basic research methods and an introduction to basic statistics for social work. Students apply quantitative and qualitative research to promote understanding of scientific, analytic, and ethical approaches to building knowledge for practice. The content prepares students to utilize research to provide high quality services, initiate change, improve practice, policy, and service delivery systems as well as evaluate their own practice. Major research designs are reviewed, such as single system designs, and students develop skills in collecting, analyzing and using data. Sampling methods, data collection techniques, and statistical and graphical approaches to data analysis are emphasized. Students develop an understanding of probabilistic analysis, quantitative reasoning, and inferential statistics. Students are provided opportunities to do data analysis on microcomputers. The course integrates themes related to multiculturalism, social justice, social change, prevention, intervention and treatment. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 609 - Advanced Social Work Practice with Groups Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course teaches advanced skills for effective practice with groups, including diverse and at-risk populations, emphasizing multidimensional assessment, models of group process and intervention theories, evaluation, and values/ ethics. Students develop their roles as group leaders and facilitators in culturally responsive ways for a variety of special work settings, emphasizing a strengths perspective and social justice. This course examines three fundamental areas related to group social work: 1) group processes and practice techniques, 2) special considerations in working with specific populations, and 3) differing group treatment modalities based on theoretical perspectives. Prerequisite: Prerequisite is successful completion of MSW foundation curriculum. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 610 - Social Work Practice with Families Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course critically evaluates methods used for assessing families of diverse, social, economic, cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. Students develop a knowledge base of theory, and models of family intervention. Family constellations are examined to include single parent families, extended and blended families, adoptive and foster care families, and gay and lesbian families. Prerequisite: SWRK 611 Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 611 - Social Work Intervention with Individuals and Families Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course will introduce students to content on theories of assessment, intervention, diversity, evaluation and termination. Specific attention is given to the development of skills in communication, rapport building, interviewing, and the utilization of professional self in working with individuals and families. Multigenerational family life cycle is explored. Models of family therapy and other intervention approaches are reviewed. Challenges and concerns encountered by vulnerable families, low-income families, families of color, and nontraditional families are reviewed. The dynamics of small groups are emphasized. Students develop an understanding of how values and ethics impact social work practice. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in social work. Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 612 - Social Work Intervention with Groups, Communities, and Organizations Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Social work practice with small groups, communities, and organizations are emphasized. Group membership, group goals and culture, group development stages, leadership roles and decision-making processes are explored. Theories and strategies for community and community organization development are examined. Students develop an understanding of the definitions, concepts, and roles of communities and community organizations. Major topics include community based planning, advocacy, governance, and residence participation. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in social work Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 613 - Multicultural Practice with Diverse Populations Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course promotes understanding, affirmation and respect for individuals from diverse backgrounds. Students learn to recognize diversity within and between groups and gain understanding on how diversity may influence assessment, planning, intervention, treatment, and research. Students develop skills in defining, designing, and implementing strategies for effective practice with individuals from diverse backgrounds with respect to race, class, gender, color, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, and equality. The course integrates knowledge of cultures with particular emphasis on rural, urban, and military communities. Students analyze their own abilities to function as effective social work professionals in working with diverse populations. Attention is given to oppressed populations and social and economic injustice. Strategies for combating discrimination, oppression, and economic deprivation are addressed. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in social work Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 615 - Social Work Practice in Mental Health Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This advanced course focuses on social work practice with persons who have mental illness, and the impact mental illness has on families and society. Primary focus is on the therapeutic relationships, assessments, treatment planning, interventions, psychotropic medication, and case management. Students develop an understanding of the classification and diagnosis of DSM-IV. Prerequisite: SWRK 611 Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 620 - Social Work Practice with Children and Adolescents Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course focuses on multiculturally competent social work practice with children and adolescents living in diverse family arrangements. The continuum of services and resources available to children and adolescents and the roles and functions of the social worker in these settings are examined. Economic, social, and psychological concerns of vulnerable children are identified, and intervention strategies that will effectively meet these needs will be addressee. Students are presented with specialized knowledge and skills essential for working with children and adolescents. Prerequisite: SWRK 611 Please click here for Book Information
	SWRK 621 - Social Work Practice with Military Families I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Social work as it is practiced in the various branches of military service to include Army, Air Force, and Navy is examined. The history and role transitions of social work over the years with military families are explored. Ethical concerns that emerge from social work practice with military families are addressed. Military social worker’ roles in mental health programs, medical settings, military operations, substance abuse programs, family advocacy, program administration, and policy-making are examined. Students compare and contrast civilian social work practice and military social work practice. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in social work. Please click here for Book Information

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Course Descriptions

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 - Research Design and Methods

PSYC 511 - Applied Research Design and Program Evaluation

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 611 - Theories of Counseling

PSYC 612 - Techniques and Process in Counseling

PSYC 613 - Counseling in Community Settings

PSYC 614 - Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling

PSYC 619 - Cognitive and Intellect Assessment

PSYC 620 - Psychological Assessment and Testing

PSYC 623 - Theories and Assessment of Personality

PSYC 630 - Techniques in Crisis Intervention

PSYC 631 - Career Counseling

PSYC 632 - Theory and Practices of Family Counseling

PSYC 633 - Techniques and Processes in Family Counseling

PSYC 634 - Group Counseling

PSYC 638 - Perceptual and Cognitive Development

PSYC 640 - Social Aspects of Behavior

PSYC 641 - Advanced Developmental Psychology

PSYC 642 - Psychology of Aging

PSYC 652 - Principles and Techniques of Teaching Psychology

PSYC 660 - Genetic Aspects of Behavior

PSYC 671 - Seminar in Selected Topics in Psychology

PSYC 672 - Seminar in Current Issues in Psychology

PSYC 680 - Clinical Practicum I

PSYC 681 - Clinical Practicum II

PSYC 683 - Group Supervision in Counseling Internship

PSYC 685 - Independent Study

PSYC 691 - Directed Study

PSYC 692 - Tests and Measurements

PSYC 693 - Thesis Research

PSYC 899 - Thesis Non-Credit

READ 512 - Improvement of Reading Instruction

READ 513 - Read Remediation and Practicum

READ 516 - Applied Phonics

READ 550 - Reading in Junior and Senior High School

READ 551 - Teaching Reading in the Content Area

READ 552 - Teaching Literacy Across Content Areas

READ 601 - Special Topics in Reading

READ 605 - Investigations in the Teaching of Reading

READ 610 - Foundations of Literacy

READ 611 - Foundations of Reading

READ 612 - Principles and Practices in Emergent Literacy

READ 618 - Reading: The Learning Bases

READ 620 - Assessment and Evaluation of Reading Problems

READ 621 - Clinical Procedures in the Identification and Evaluation of Reading Disabilities

READ 622 - Remediation of Reading Disabilities

READ 623 - Correction of Reading Problems

READ 644 - Organization and Management of Reading Programs

READ 698 - Advanced Applied Product of Learning

READ 699 - Seminar - Thesis