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NUR 532 - Advanced Health Assessment
Credit(s): 3
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to complete a comprehensive history, physical and psychosocial assessment. Particular attention will be placed on assessment of signs and symptoms, pathophysiologic changes and psychosocial variations of the patient.
Course Fee: Course fee is $197.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 501 and NUR 502 and NUR 511 and NUR 521 and NUR 522
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NUR 532P - Advanced Health Assessment
Credit(s): 0
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to complete a comprehensive history, physical, and psychosocial assessment. Particular attention will be placed on assessment of signs and symptoms, pathophysiologic changes, and psychosocial variations of the patient.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 501, and NUR 502, and NUR 511, and NUR 521, and NUR 522
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NUR 541 - Advanced Pharmacology
Credit(s): 3
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to develop and manage a patient’s pharmacological regimen in a safe, high-quality, cost-effective manner. This course includes information on prescription and non-prescription pharmacological agents.
Course Fee: Course fee is $158.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 501 and NUR 502 and NUR 511 and NUR 521 and NUR 522
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NUR 542 - Diagnostics and Procedures
Credit(s): 3
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for performance and interpretation of diagnostic testing and invasive procedures needed in the clinical management of patients.
Course Fee: Course fee $283.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 501, NUR 502, NUR 511, NUR 521, NUR 522
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NUR 542P - Diagnostics and Procedures P
Credit(s): 0
This course provides students with the knowledge and skill necessary for performance and interpretation of diagnostic testing and invasive procedures needed for the clinical management of patients.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 501, and NUR 502, and NUR 511, and NUR 521, and NUR 522
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NUR 551 - Primary Care I
Credit(s): 5
This course provides students with the basis to assess, diagnose and manage the care of the female patient, pediatric patient and patient with psychosocial issues. The student will emphasize health promotion and disease prevention, as well as diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. Culturally competent, holistic, ethical, age and gender specific care, as well as risk stratification will be discussed. Non-pharmacologic aspects of care will be addressed, as well as the pharmacologic management designed to help clients achieve desired outcomes. Current evidence-based practice as the basis for care management decision-making is emphasized.
Course Fee: Course fee $108.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 531, NUR 532, NUR 541 , NUR 542
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NUR 551P - Primary Care I P
Credit(s): 0
This course provides students with the basis to assess, diagnose, and manage the care of the female patient, pediatric patient, and patient with psychosocial issues. The student will emphasize health promotion and disease prevention, as well as diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. Culturally competent, holistic, ethical, age and gender specific care, as well as risk stratification will be discussed. Non-pharmacologic aspects of care will be addressed as well as the pharmacologic management designed to help clients achieve desired outcomes. Current evidence based practice as the basis for care management decision making is emphasized
Prerequisite(s): NUR 531, and NUR 532, and NUR 541, and NUR 542,
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NUR 561 - Primary Care II
Credit(s): 6
This course provides students with the basis to assess, diagnose and manage the care of the adult patient across the lifespan. The student will emphasize health promotion and disease prevention, as well as diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. Culturally competent, holistic, ethical, age and gender specific care, as well as risk stratification, will be discussed. Non-pharmacologic aspects of care will be addressed, as well as the pharmacologic management designed to help clients achieve desired outcomes. Current evidence-based practice as the basis for care management decision-making is emphasized.
Course Fee: Required fee: $112
Prerequisite(s): NUR 551
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NUR 561P - Primary Care II P
Credit(s): 0
This course provides students with the basis to assess, diagnose, and manage the care of the adult patient across the lifespan. The student will emphasize health promotion and disease prevention, as well as diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. Culturally competent, holistic, ethical, age and gender specific care, as well as risk stratification will be discussed. Non-pharmacologic aspects of care will be addressed as well as the pharmacologic management designed to help clients achieve desired outcomes. Current evidence based practice as the basis for care management decision making is emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 551
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NUR 570 - Practicum
Credit(s): 6
This course focuses on the synthesis of previously gained knowledge and skills in the provision of advanced nursing care to individuals, families and communities. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, disease prevention and clinical management of clients with acute and chronic illness.
Course Fee: Course fee $310.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 551, NUR 561
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NUR 570P - Practicum P
Credit(s): 0
This course focuses on the synthesis of previously gained knowledge and skills in the provision of advanced nursing care to individuals, families and communities. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, disease prevention and clinical management of clients with acute and chronic illness.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 551 and NUR 561
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Physics |
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PHY 511 - Nuclear Physics
Credit(s): 3
Nuclear physics.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 431
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PHY 512 - Atomic Structure
Credit(s): 3
The course goal is to give the student an in-depth understanding of the field. It is a semi-historical treatment of the progress in understanding the atom from the classical period pre-1900 to the beginnings of quantum mechanics.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 431
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PHY 530 - Thermodynamics
Credit(s): 3
Includes the kinetic theory of gases, Maxwell-Boltzmann statistics, Fermi-Dirac statistics, the Debye Approximation, magnetic cooling and the theory of heat engines.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 333
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PHY 531 - Classical Mechanics
Credit(s): 4
Lagrange’s equations, Hamilton’s principle, dynamics of particles and of rigid bodies, gyrodynamics, the Hamilton equations of motion and canonical transformations.
Prerequisite(s): Intermediate mechanics
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PHY 532 - Electromagnetic Waves
Credit(s): 4
Theory of electromagnetism, static and time-varying fields and propagation, reflection and refraction of electromagnetic waves.
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PHY 533 - Theoretical Physics A and B
Credit(s): 1-4
Topics selected in accordance with the interests and areas of specialization of the graduate student.
Repeated: Course may be repeated with different subject matter one time for credit.
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PHY 534 - Solid State Physics
Credit(s): 3
An interplay of experiment and theory provides insight into both surface and interface physics, non-crystalline solids and alloys. Energy band structures and dispersion relationships expand student’s command of electrodynamics, crystallography, thermodynamics, optics, and classical, quantum, and statistical mechanics.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 431
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PHY 541 - Optics
Credit(s): 4
Fundamentals of physical and geometrical optics, including polarization and diffraction.
Lab Fee: Lab fee required.
Co-requisite(s): PHY 541L
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PHY 541L - Optics Lab
Credit(s): 0
Fundamentals of physical and geometrical optics, including polarization and diffraction.
Course Fee: Course fee $20 Lab Fee: Lab fee required.
Co-requisite(s): PHY 541
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PHY 550 - Introductory Quantum Mechanics
Credit(s): 3
DeBroglie wave, Schroedinger formulation, step and barrier potentials, perturbation theory, harmonic oscillator, annihilation and creation operations, commutation relations, and representations.
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PHY 551 - Advanced Quantum Mechanics
Credit(s): 4
Wave packets and free-particle motion, double-minimum potential, piecewise-constant potentials, scattering, spin, approximation methods, dynamics, matrix theory and Dirac Electron theory.
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PHY 570 - Individual Instruction in Technical Presentations
Credit(s): 1
Individual instruction. Student participation in general and special topics in physics.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate major or minor status
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PHY 575 - Advanced Graduate Studies
Credit(s): 1-4
Individual instruction and special problems not a part of thesis.
Repeated: May be repeated under different topics.
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PHY 576 - Advanced Graduate Studies
Credit(s): 1-4
Same as PHY 575 but in a different topic.
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PHY 581L - Problems In Teaching College Physics A and B Lab
Credit(s): 1-3
Supervised teaching internship through individualized instruction. Does not count toward basic requirements for the degree. Pass/Fail.
Course Fee: Course fee $20.
Prerequisite(s): 18 hours of physics
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PHY 589 - Thesis Research
Credit(s): 1-3
Grade withheld until completion of thesis.
Note: Note: Students completing a thesis must register each semester university resources are being utilized.
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PHY 590 - Thesis Writing
Credit(s): 3-9
Note: Note: Students completing a thesis must register each semester university resources are being utilized.
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PLS 520 - Agriculture Waste Management
Credit(s): 2
The principles of agricultural waste management, addressing animal and human wastes, as well as management and disposal of agricultural chemicals.
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PLS 537 - Poultry Management
Credit(s): 2
Poultry breeding and modern management principles.
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PLS 537L - Poultry Management Lab
Credit(s): 1
Poultry breeding and modern management principles.
Course Fee: Course fee $10. Lab Fee: Lab fee $5.
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PLS 540 - Non-Ruminant Nutrition and Feeding
Credit(s): 3
Focuses on nutrition and feeding of non-ruminant animals. Address the interactions between nutrition and carcass product quality, immunology and environments in monogastric animals.
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PLS 565 - Agriculture Products Processing
Credit(s): 3
A study of the technological processes involved in the preparation, processing and packaging of agricultural products, including livestock, poultry, fish, fruits, nuts, vegetables and dairy. Consumer trends, governmental regulations and research efforts affecting agricultural products processing also will be studied. Overnight field trip required.
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PLS 565L - Agriculture Products Processing Lab
Credit(s): 0
A study of the technological processes involved in the preparation, processing and packaging of agricultural products, including livestock, poultry, fish, fruits, nuts, vegetables and dairy. Consumer trends, governmental regulations and research efforts affecting agricultural products processing also will be studied. Overnight field trip required.
Course Fee: Course fee $10.
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Psychology |
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PSY 500 - Psychology Proseminar
Credit(s): 3
This course will include graduate-level coverage of professional issues in the field of psychology. Students will be introduced to faculty research and will be guided in building professional portfolios and developing individual research interests.
Prerequisite(s): Nine hours in undergraduate psychology or consent of instructor
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PSY 501 - Univariate Statistics for Behavioral Sciences
Credit(s): 3
Course covers statistical methods and research designs that are applicable to psychological research. Students are exposed to experimental designs. Particular attention is given to the analysis of variance and related techniques. Along with hand calculations, computer-based data analyses also will be performed.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 330 or MTH 520
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PSY 504 - Biopsychology
Credit(s): 3
Examination of the current knowledge of how psychological processes, such as development, perception, learning, memory and cognition; states of consciousness; and the emotions, both normal and abnormal, relate to underlying genetic, biochemical and physiological properties of the nervous system in humans and other animal species.
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PSY 507 - Multivariate Statistics for Behavioral Sciences
Credit(s): 3
Course covers statistical methods and research designs applicable to psychological research. Students are exposed to experimental and non-experimental designs. Particular attention is given to correlation, simple regression and multiple regression. Along with hand calculations, computer-based data analyses also will be performed.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to graduate training or consent of instructor
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PSY 508 - Cognitive Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Examination of basic and advanced topics in cognitive psychology, including sensory memory, pattern recognition, divided and elective attention, traditional and connectionist models of memory, mental imagery, semantic memory and language comprehension.
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PSY 514 - Organizational Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Review and examination of the field of organizational psychology. Topics include structure, communication, leadership, motivation and work teams. Special emphasis placed on organizational theory and research.
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PSY 516 - Decision-Making
Credit(s): 3
This course will familiarize students with the major theories, developments, people, tasks, constructs and applications of the empirical study of decision-making. Topics will include the history of decision-making, theories of decision-making, decision-making across the lifespan, expertise, heuristics and biases, key tasks and effects in decision-making, risk and rationality, risky decision-making and the neuroscience of decision-making.
Prerequisite(s): Nine hours in undergraduate psychology or consent of instructor
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PSY 517 - Ethics and Research in Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Standards, legal issues and ethical responsibilities pertinent to the psychologist in academic, private agency and laboratory settings.
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PSY 518 - Advanced Psychopathology
Credit(s): 3
Review of research regarding diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders from the current DSM organization perspective, including review of substance abuse and psychotropic medications.
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PSY 523 - Advanced General Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Advanced survey of fundamental principles of behavior and thinking including physiological, perceptual, developmental, learning, motivational, cognitive, social, historical, and methodological perspectives. The survey includes a focus on innovative strategies for teaching undergraduate General Psychology.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to graduate training or consent of instructor
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PSY 525 - Teaching Seminar
Credit(s): 3
Issues include ethics, syllabus and exam construction, classroom management, and theories of collegiate teaching. Also includes discussion of skills involved in teaching with technology. Students present a lecture applying issues and using tools of information technology.
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PSY 526 - Advanced Developmental Psychology
Credit(s): 3
This course includes advanced study of growth and development processes throughout the life cycle. Theories and current research are examined considering physical, mental, emotional, and social growth and development. Development is studied in varying cultural contexts and social situations.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 300 to PSY 499, nine credit hours
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PSY 528 - Practicum in Teaching Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Training and supervision for students teaching general psychology. Instruction and support in administering a general psychology course as established in the goals and guidelines for General Psychology 133. Required for students concurrent with their teaching PSY 133 for the first time.
Prerequisite(s): B or better in PSY 525
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PSY 530 - Advanced Human Sexuality
Credit(s): 3
Understanding sexual behavior and strategies used to teach students about issues pertaining to human sexuality.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to graduate training or consent of instructor
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PSY 534 - Advanced Applied Psychology
Credit(s): 3
This course will include a graduate-level overview of applications of psychological methods, theories, principles and research findings to understanding and resolution of social problems. Students will explore diverse topics, such as environmental psychology, health psychology, poverty, child care and schooling.
Prerequisite(s): Nine hours in undergraduate psychology or consent of instructor
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PSY 535 - Advanced Tests and Measurement
Credit(s): 3
Course covers commonly employed psychological tests and the statistical techniques used to develop and validate these tests. Students will build essential skills in the use of measurement techniques and experimental software applied in current psychological research.
Prerequisite(s): Nine hours in undergraduate psychology or consent of instructor
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PSY 539 - Human Factors Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Study of applying human performance and human-machine system interaction and design. This includes the analysis and design of systems considering human characteristics, capabilities and limitations for topics such as displays, controls, tools, workstations, human-computer interaction, transportation, safety, biomechanics, virtual environments, health and medicine, aging and disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): Nine hours in undergraduate psychology or consent of instructor
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PSY 561 - Advanced Social Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Focused coverage of the scientific literature relating to psychological aspects of human social behavior. Topics covered will include attribution and social perception, attitude formation and change, prosocial behavior, aggression, attraction, social influence and applications of social psychology.
Prerequisite(s): Nine hours in undergraduate psychology or consent of instructor
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PSY 575 - Advanced Graduate Studies
Credit(s): 1-4
Individual study. Library research or laboratory training with term report on assigned problem. Not to be used as substitute for thesis credit.
Repeated: May be repeated under different topics.
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PSY 585 - Advanced Research Design
Credit(s): 3
This course will provide students with the opportunity to conduct collaborative research for 10 hours a week under the supervision of a qualified faculty researcher. In addition, weekly class meetings will provide information on a variety of research methods and experimental design issues.
Course Fee: Course fee $35.
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PSY 589 - Thesis Research
Credit(s): 1-9
Research for thesis. Grade withheld until completion of thesis.
Note: Note: Students completing a thesis must register each semester university resources are being utilized.
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PSY 590 - Thesis Writing
Credit(s): 1-9
Writing of thesis. Grade withheld until completion of thesis.
Note: Note: Students completing a thesis must register each semester university resources are being utilized.
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Public Administration |
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PBA 500 - Survey of Public Administration
Credit(s): 3
Overview of the field: Defining and outlining public administration and its development, including political management, administrative responsibility, policy systems, personnel administration, financial resources management, organization theory and challenges in public administration.
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PBA 505 - Public Administration Methods
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to the logic and methods used in public administration research and practice, including research designs, information collection, analytical techniques, and preparing and presenting research findings.
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PBA 507 - Applied Statistics for Public Administration
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to applied quantitative and qualitative methods appropriate for public and nonprofit administration. Undergraduate-level statistical knowledge is addressed. Knowledge of measurement, research design, descriptive statistics, probability, inferential statistics, the analysis of nominal and ordinal data, regression analysis and special topics in using data for management are gained with applications in a public administration context. Suggested Background: PBA 505
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PBA 510 - Public Personnel Administration
Credit(s): 3
Personnel structures, strategic human resource management, legal issues, recruiting, staffing, job analysis, job evaluation, classification, compensation, training, performance evaluations, appraisals, discipline and dismissal, and issues, opportunities, and challenges in working with human resources.
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PBA 515 - Public Budgeting and Financial Management
Credit(s): 3
Budgeting processes, types of budgets, the politics of budgeting, revenue systems, accounting, cash management, debt administration, purchasing, risk management and auditing.
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PBA 520 - Policy Systems and Program Evaluation
Credit(s): 3
Policy discussions on the national, state and local levels of government with an emphasis on quantitative evaluation. This course is designed to help students determine the effectiveness of policies and programs.
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PBA 525 - Public Organizations and Management
Credit(s): 3
Development of effective and practical managerial skills. Topics include the evolution of management thought and managerial styles, organizational structures, decision-making, communication, leadership, motivation and understanding organizational duress.
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PBA 530 - Topics in Public Affairs
Credit(s): 3
The study of a selected subject area related to contemporary public administration. These areas may include comparative administration, local politics, nonprofit administration, policy issues, political institutions or public administration theory.
Repeated: This course may be repeated with a change in topic.
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PBA 535 - Leadership and Organizational Change in Public Administration
Credit(s): 3
A survey of leadership and organizational change theories, styles, and strategies in the public and nonprofit workplace. This includes an examination of leadership in the public sector, including the uniqueness of leading a public organization and the attributes of successful leaders of public organizations. An examination of the role leadership can play in public organizational change and the use of futuring as a tool for leadership are explored.
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PBA 540 - Administrative Law and Procedure
Credit(s): 3
This course focuses on the legal foundations of public administration, constitutional requirements of public managers and administrative procedures in the state of Texas. Topics addressed include due process requirements in administrative law, administrative rulemaking procedures and requirements for handling information and holding public meetings.
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PBA 545 - Ethics in Public Administration
Credit(s): 3
Public employees must maintain high levels of ethical decision-making and professional conduct. This course provides students with the theoretical, philosophical and practical tools needed for making appropriate decisions in the role of an administrator in a public or nonprofit organization.
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PBA 550 - Nonprofit Governance
Credit(s): 3
This course focuses on understanding the nature of nonprofit organizations, how to be an effective and ethical leader in the nonprofit sector, and the development and maintenance of nonprofit boards along with the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards.
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PBA 555 - Volunteer Management
Credit(s): 3
This course focuses on developing an understanding of the complexities involved in managing people volunteering in nonprofit organizations. Topics addressed include volunteer management models, volunteer recruitment and engagement, evaluating volunteerism, and volunteer resource management.
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PBA 560 - Fundraising and Grant Writing
Credit(s): 3
This course provides students with the means to understand and develop fundraising practices and strategies for nonprofit organizations. In addition, the course focuses on the process and writing of grants as an essential tool for nonprofit organizations.
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PBA 565 - Cultural Competency in Public and Nonprofit Organizations
Credit(s): 3
This course provides students with an understanding of cultural competency and how to incorporate cultural competency into decision-making and problem-solving within public and nonprofit organizations. The course focuses on the practical tools of cultural competency and the impact cultural competency (and incompetency) can have on a public or nonprofit organization.
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PBA 575 - Public Administration Capstone Project
Credit(s): 3
Students complete a special research project, which can be related to their in-service work, internship or an area of interest in public administration. Enrollment is conditional on the approval of a research project proposal, often developed in PBA 505 . Completion requires a presentation and oral defense before a faculty member panel. Students will enroll in three credit hours of PBA 575. This course is graded Pass/Fail. Some projects will warrant enrollment in PBA 576 for additional credit hours.
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PBA 576 - Public Administration Capstone Completion
Credit(s): 1-3
Special enrollment for students failing to complete the PBA 575 requirements within one semester. Students can only enroll in one credit hour of PBA 576 per semester until the capstone project is completed and graded as determined on a case-by-case basis. These hours may not be used to fulfill degree credit hour requirements. This course is graded Pass/Fail. Students may enroll in PBA 576 two times without appeal, allowing a total of three semesters for completion of the capstone project.
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PBA 599 - Public Administration Internship
Credit(s): 3
Practical public administration experience under the direction of an experienced public administrator in an agency. Seminars, faculty supervision and a final administrative report are required; these requirements are adjusted on a case-by-case basis. Your advisor may treat this as a core requirement for students not meeting an acceptable level of prior experience. These courses are graded Pass/Fail.
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RDG 501 - Advanced Studies in Early Literacy of Young Child
Credit(s): 3
An examination of early literacy of young children, issues, theories and content related to early literacy, assessment and explicit reading instruction.
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RDG 502 - Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning
Credit(s): 3
An examination of literacy instruction for upper-level to mature and second-language learners. Course includes issues, theories and content related to upper-level literacy assessment and explicit reading instruction.
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RDG 503 - Reading Assessment
Credit(s): 3
A supervised experience in understanding the reciprocal nature of assessment and instruction, types of reading assessment, and assessment-related issues.
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RDG 504 - The Reading Professional
Credit(s): 3
A supervised experience in various approaches to leadership, professional development, mentoring, action research and change facilitation.
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RDG 508 - Reading and Writing Content Areas
Credit(s): 3
An examination of reading and writing strategies appropriate to interdisciplinary content area.
When Offered: Offered fall semester only.
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RDG 518 - Reading Methods for Early Childhood
Credit(s): 3
Focus on acquisition and development of reading skills in early childhood. For post-baccalaureate initial certification students only.
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RDG 519 - Reading Methods for Mid Child
Credit(s): 3
Focus on literacy instruction for upper-level readers.
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RDG 532 - Practicum in Professional Learning
Credit(s): 3
An experience in facilitating professional learning as a career-long effort and responsibility.
Prerequisite(s): RDG 501 and RDG 502 and RDG 503 and RDG 504
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RDG 534 - Practicum in Corrective Reading
Credit(s): 3
A directed experience in planning and delivering reading curriculum and instruction for students experiencing reading difficulty.
Repeated: May be repeated for an additional three hours credit.
Prerequisite(s): RDG 501 and RDG 502 and RDG 503 and RDG 504
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RDG 574 - Literacy Acquisitions thru Trade Books
Credit(s): 3
An examination of trade books and their integration into reading/language arts programs.
When Offered: Offered spring semester only.
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RDG 575 - Special Problems
Credit(s): 1-6
Individual study of a selected topic under the direction of a faculty member. Conferences between the student and faculty member are required during the semester. Approval from faculty member directing the study and the department chair or school director is required.
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RDG 578 - Special Topics
Credit(s): 1-6
An in-depth study of a selected topic in a given field or discipline.
Repeated: May be repeated with different titles but only offered three times with the same title.
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School Administration |
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AED 501 - Fundamentals of Educational Leadership
Credit(s): 3
Study and application of the historical, research, philosophical, theoretical, demographic forces and required strategic-planning skills to provide learner-centered leadership.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Principal Preparation Program
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AED 511 - The Superintendency
Credit(s): 3
The preparation and qualifications of the successful school superintendent and the duties, responsibilities and problems of the school superintendent.
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AED 513 - Administration of Special Services
Credit(s): 3
Organization and administration of career, technical-vocational, special education, reading and other programs in the public schools.
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AED 516 - The School Principalship K-12
Credit(s): 3
The preparation and qualification of the successful school principal, including duties, responsibilities and problems.
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AED 519 - Instructional Leadership
Credit(s): 3
The improvement of curriculum and instruction in the school through facilitative leadership and collaborative planning with theory and practice of instructional supervision for K-12. Includes an overview of the professional development appraisal system.
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AED 547 - Public School Financing and Business Administration
Credit(s): 3
The study of school finance, budgeting and accounting procedures, and problems of local administration.
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AED 549 - Foundations of Curriculum Planning
Credit(s): 3
A study of the sociological and psychological forces that affect curriculum planning and the utilization of these forces in establishing goals and priorities for grades K-12.
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AED 551 - School Asset/Capital Management
Credit(s): 3
Operation, maintenance, utilization and management of physical plant, property records, inventory control and school building programs.
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AED 552 - School Resource Management
Credit(s): 3
This course investigates how the educational leader applies successful communication and management principles to create a safe and effective learning environment. The course’s content emphasizes concepts related to school resource utilization, including positive community relations, campus budgeting, personnel management, financial management, technology utilization and management of the physical plant. Successful school administrators must be able to effectively manage the campus’ resources in order to ensure a safe and successful learning environment.
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AED 554 - Practicum for School Principals
Credit(s): 1-3
This course includes from one to three semester hours of individual study. The candidate will participate in real-world leadership and management experiences in the school and community. The internship will be under the guidance of successful, experienced, practicing public school administrators and members of the university staff.
Course Fee: Course fee $20.
Prerequisite(s): AED 599
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AED 565 - Public School Law
Credit(s): 3
The law in relation to public school operation.
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AED 575 - Special Problems
Credit(s): 1-6
Individual study of a selected topic under the direction of a faculty member. Conferences between the student and faculty member are required during the semester. Approval from faculty member directing the study and the department chair or school director is required.
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AED 578 - Special Topics
Credit(s): 1-6
An in-depth study of a selected topic in a given field or discipline.
Repeated: May be repeated with different titles but only offered three times with the same title.
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AED 591 - Educational Research
Credit(s): 3
A study of research methodologies, practical inquiry and action research related to educational leadership in the K-12 school setting with focus on the improvement of practice and completion of the active research plan.
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