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COMM 5710 - Ethics in a Changing Environment Credit Hours 3
Description: This course will explore ethical challenges within the context of new technologies and media. Topics covered include codes of ethics, forces that affect ethical decision-making and media responsibility.
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COMM 5720 - Social Media Theories and Practices Credit Hours 3
Description: This course examines social media as a media technology, communication phenomenon and professional tool. Students will read foundational texts on internet studies and digital communication which are exposed to up-to-date information on the current trends in social media use and develop skills they can use as communication professionals.
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COMM 5730 - Web Content Maintenance and Management Credit Hours 3
Description: Students develop a team approach to the techniques of creating and publishing web sites and then manage and maintain the web and electronic content for an organization’s site. Course includes internet research projects, web site strategic management plans, internet management and content development, and procedures and policies of site maintenance.
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COMM 5750 - Feature Writing Credit Hours 3
Description: Workshop designed to give instruction and practice in writing feature articles for newspapers, trade journals and magazines.
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COMM 5800 - Persuasion and Social Change Credit Hours 3
Description: A study of persuasive theories and their application to the development of social and cultural issues.
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COMM 5810 - Race, Gender and Mass Media Credit Hours 3
Description: Examination of current and historical portrayals of ethnic minorities and men and women in media news, entertainment and advertising; discussion of research into the influence of these portrayals on audience attitudes.
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COMM 5900 - Topics in Communication Credit Hours 3
Description: This course provides students with an integrated theoretical framework for understanding international communication. It examines the political, economic, and cultural aspects of international communication and the nature and features of international news, its production processes, effects, and interpretation.
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COMM 5920 - Economics of the Mass Media Credit Hours 3
Description: A study of the economics of the mass media including the overall financial impact of the media on our economy, society, and technology.
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COMM 5950 - Research Paper Credit Hours 3
Description: Required research project topic and paper approved by student’s advisor. Paper must be accepted and approved by the advisor before being submitted to the Graduate Office for acceptance. Students will receive a grade of “IP” until the paper is accepted by the Graduate Office. Course registration limited to one time.
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COMM 5991 - Research Requirement Completion Credit Hours 1
Description: For students not fulfilling graduate school research literacy requirement within one year after scheduled completion of thesis, field study report, research project paper, or research literacy paper. Enrollment required each subsequent semester. Tuition and fees for one credit hour must be paid every semester until research requirements are met.
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COMM 5999 - Thesis Writing Credit Hours 3
Description: Thesis writing based upon topic.
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COMM 5999 - Thesis Writing Credit Hours 3
Description: Thesis writing based upon topic.
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Computer Science and Information Technology |
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CSCI 5005 - Introduction to Web Programming Credit Hours 3
Description: This survey course provides an introduction to web development and web programming by using the essential programming languages that power modern web pages. Through a series of examples and programming assignments, students will learn basic programming concepts and build a solid foundation in computer programming through a client-side scripting language. A brief introduction to web page creation is achieved by using markup language to provide page content and using style sheets to format the content and the layout of the pages. The course primarily focuses on applying web programming concepts such as variables, data types, operators, loops, arrays, control structures, functions and event handling.
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CSCI 5010 - Database Management Concepts Credit Hours 3
Description: An introduction to the database development process, database methods of file storage, primitive databases and data warehousing. Topics include the relational model approach to database management, concepts of network and object oriented models, use of the SQL query languages and security and integrity policies in database management.
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CSCI 5015 - Data Science in Python Credit Hours 3
Description: This course introduces scientific data methods, processes and systems used to extract knowledge from structured or unstructured data. It covers the basics of the Python programming environment, as well as, data manipulation and cleaning techniques using Python data science libraries for data analysis.
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CSCI 5020 - Data Management Applications Credit Hours 3
Description: An introductions to database features and administrator operations including components, instances, tables, indexes, and profiles SQL Server and Oracle. Students will learn database management tools including database deployment, user support, change-control procedures, planning for growth, and technology evaluation.
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CSCI 5040 - Big Data Modeling and Management Credit Hours 3
Description: Using examples of real world big data problems, this course introduces the platforms and technologies including features and value of core architectural components, resource and job management systems, file systems, and programming models used for scalable big data analysis.
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CSCI 5060 - Database-Driven Web Development Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: CSCI 5010 , CSCI 5020 with grades of “B” or higher. Also a student must have HTML and CSS skills and experience. A student must have client-side (JavaScript) web programming skills and experience. If not, the student must take CSCI 5005 and score a minimum “B” grade before registering this course.
Description: This course introduces the development of web-based data management and information retrieval applications that connect to databases using server side programming languages. Topics also iclude configuration and maintenance of databases and web servers.
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CSCI 5080 - Data Mining Applications Credit Hours 3
Description: This course introduces basic data mining concepts, applications, and techniques. Students will explore the process of data mining, learn various data mining methods including clustering, decision trees, association rules, statistical learning tools, and will apply the techniques in solving practical problems using data mining systems.
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CSCI 5095 - Data Mining Project Credit Hours 3
Description: Students will work on an appropriate research project in data mining and use practical data mining systems to discover patterns from real business data. They will also evaluate and interpret these mined patterns.
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CSCI 5200 - Principles of Information Security Credit Hours 3
Description: An introduction to the technical and management aspects of information security. This course provides the foundation for understanding issues associated with security in computing, including security threats and controls, protection of computer, systems and data, and planning for security through the development of an information security strategy.
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CSCI 5520 - Network Security Credit Hours 3
Cross Listed: CSCI 4540 (see Undergraduate Bulletin)
Prerequisite: CSCI 5200 or instructor permission;
Description: An examination of the tools techniques, and technologies used in the securing of information assets via networks. Topics covered include network operating system security, security of transmissions, firewall configuration, vulnerabilities and hardening of network components. Web and distributed system security, and procedures dealing with storage and disposition of sensitive data.
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CSCI 5600 - Computer Ethics Credit Hours 3
Description: Study and analysis of the social, legal and ethical issues that arise from the presence of computers in society. Problems are posed and solutions discussed from the view point of the computer professional. Topics include computer viruses, spyware, spam, life-critical systems and privacy issues.
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CSCI 5611 - Computer Forensics and Incident Response Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: CSCI 4611
Prerequisite: CSCI 5200
Description: This course addresses the topics of computer forensics, incident response, cyber-crime and terrorism, cybercrime investigation and prosecution. Students will learn about computer forensics, extracting and proper handling of evidence, and how an organization can setup a security response team, prepare for and manage security incidents.
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CSCI 5612 - Securing Cyberspace (Web, DB, and Platforms) Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: CSCI 4612
Prerequisite: CSCI 5200
Description: In this course, students will learn how to secure an organization’s technological infrastructure, including topics on operating system platforms/hardware, virtual machines, mobile devices, web servers, database servers, additional network components, anti-malware, public facing applications, host-based intrusion detection/prevention, firewalls, and audit and compliance. Course includes laboratory work using Linux and Windows.
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CSCI 5613 - Cryptography Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: CSCI 4613
Prerequisite: CSCI 5200
Description: This course introduces students to the methods of cryptography and cryptanalysis. Topics include classical cryptography, modern cryptographic techniques (symmetric key algorithms, asymmetric key algorithms), cryptographic hash functions, current and historical example uses of cryptography, and public key cryptography.
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CSCI 5617 - IAS/Security Policy and Governance Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: CSCI 4617
Prerequisite: CSCI 5200 ;
Description: This course covers policy development through monitoring and governance stages - policies such as privacy, acceptable use, physical security, breach disclosure, data collection and retention policies, cloud security, and supply chain are covered. Best-in-class methodologies will be used to create security policy that will communicate the organization’s asset protection objectives.
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CSCI 5624 - Risk Management Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: CSCI 4624
Prerequisite: CSCI 5200 ;
Description: This course addresses the broad topic of risk management and how risk, threats, and vulnerabilities impact information systems. Areas of instruction include how to assess and manage risk based on defining an acceptable level of risk for information systems. Elements of a business impact analysis, business continuity plan, and disaster recovery plan will also be discussed.
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CSCI 5625 - Intrusion Detection and Prevention Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: CSCI 4625
Prerequisite: CSCI 5200 and (CSCI 5611 or CSCI 5612 or CSCI 3700)
Description: This course covers an in-depth study of the theory and practice of intrusion detection and prevention in cyberspace. Topics include network security, monitoring, auditing, intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, and ethical penetration testing. Emphasis is on methods to identify threats and prevent attacks.
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CSCI 5628 - IAS/Defensive Programming Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: CSCI 4628
Prerequisite: CSCI 5200 and (CSCI 5611 or CSCI 5612 ) and (CSCI 2000 or CSCI 2010 or CSCI 2070 or CSCI 2080 or CSCI 5005 )
Description: This course provides in-depth coverage of defensive programming techniques. Topics include: input validation and data sanitization, choice of programming language and type-safe languages, examples of common vulnerabilities and coding errors, and secure coding practices.
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CSCI 5632 - IAS/Secure Software Engineering Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite:
CSCI 5200 and ( CSCI 5611 or CSCI 5612 ) and ( CSCI 2000 or CSCI 2010 or CSCI 2070 or CSCI 2080 or CSCI 5005 )
Description: This course covers the fundamentals of secure coding practices focusing on building security into the software development lifecycle. Topics include: software development lifecycle, secure design principles and patterns, secure software specifications and requirements, secure software development practices, and secure testing and quality assurance.
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CSCI 5635 - IAS Malware Analysis and Countermeasures Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: CSCI 4635
Prerequisite: CSCI 5200 and (CSCI 5611 or CSCI 5612 ) and (CSCI 2000 or CSCI 2010 or CSCI 2070 or CSCI 2080 or CSCI 5005 )
Description: This course covers the fundamentals of malware analysis and countermeasures. Topics include: anti-malware analysis techniques, debugging concepts and tools, an examination of malware behavior, network indicators and malware countermeasures. Students will learn how to detect, analyze, reverse-engineer and eradicate malware. Real-world examples of malware will be studied.
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CSCI 5670 - Network Applications Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: CSCI 3700-Data Communications and Networking in Undergraduate Bulletin or permission of instructor
Description: This course introduces a variety of network applications and services. Topics covered include: WWW and HTTP, FTP, Telnet and SSH, Email (POP3 and SMTP), Usenet, P2P, VNC, remote access, chat room, cloud computing, and instant messaging service.
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CSCI 5899 - Graduate Work Experience Credit Hours 1 to 6Variable Credits 1 to 6
Description: Graduate students will have a computer-related work assignment in a business environment. Students will document their experience according to standards established by the department. Students may repeat the course up to a total of 10 hours credit upon approval of the department chair.
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CSCI 5900 - Master’s Internship Project Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: CSCI 5095 or a minimum 3.0 GPA before enrolling to this class and permission of instructor;
Description: This is a supervised internship course resulting in completion of a capstone project. Each student is assigned to an industry partner and works with this partner at least 15 hours per week for one semester on a project involving data-driven decision making.
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CSCI 5910 - Master’s Systems Development Project Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: CSCI 5095 or a minimum 3.0 GPA before enrolling in this class and permission of instructor;
Description: A supervised computer system development program resulting in completion of a capstone project.
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CSCI 5920 - Master’s Research Project/Thesis Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: CSCI 5095 or a minimum 3.0 GPA before enrolling to this class and permission of instructor;
Description: A supervised computing research program resulting in completion of a capstone project.
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COUN 5000 - Research and Evaluation in Counseling Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admittance to the MS Counseling Program or permission of the instructor.
Description: This course provides an introduction to applied research methods including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research designs. Students will develop skills related to formulating research questions, program evaluation, and utilizing research professionally. This course addresses knowledge and skills for becoming critical consumers of research in educational and clinical mental health settings.
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COUN 5080 - Diagnosis and Psychopathology Credit Hours 3
Pre/Corequisite: COUN 5400 and COUN 5410
Description: Diagnostic issues relevant to current diagnostic typologies, DSM-IV, will be reviewed. Emphasis will be on etiology from various theoretical perspectives, differential diagnosis and treatment.
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COUN 5110 - Lifespan Development Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS in Counseling program or permission of the instructor
Description: The scientific study of human development across the life-span through examination of theoretical and empirical materials. the emphasis is on continuity and change in the physical, cognitive, and psycho-social domains of development; and the implementation of counseling practices and interventions across the life-span.
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COUN 5150 - Foundations of School Counseling I Credit Hours 3
Pre/Corequisite: COUN 5400 , 5410
Description: This course explores historical, contemporary and legal and ethical issues facing professional school counselors. School systems; professional identity; coordination of school counseling programs; collaboration and consultation with school staff, parents and community stakeholders; leadership strategies, and resource management will be addressed.
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COUN 5160 - Counseling Children and Adolescents Credit Hours 3
Cross Listed: COUN 5420 with a grade of “B” or higher
Prerequisite: COUN 5410 ,
Description: Prepares counselors to address the specific needs of children and adolescents with emphasis on developmental needs, common emotional needs, treatment strategies, as well as the cultural frameworks that impact interventions.
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COUN 5170 - Practicum in Mental Health Counseling Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: COUN 5420 with a grade of “B” or better or permission of instructor
Pre/Corequisite: COUN 5080 , COUN 5200 , COUN 6010 with a grade of “B” or better
Description: The practicum provides students with beginning practical experience in a counseling setting with varied clientele. The student will be involved in individual and group counseling appropriate to the setting. Placement requires a minimum of 100 hours, including 40 hours of direct client contact. Weekly on-site supervision by the on-site supervisor and weekly individual and/or group supervision by the university’s supervisor is required. This course is repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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COUN 5180 - Theories and Practice in Clinical Supervision Credit Hours 3
Pre/Corequisite: COUN 5420 , 5440 , 6010
Description: This course will prepare mental health professionals to serve as supervisors in a wide range of mental health settings. The course will cover various models of supervision; ethical and legal considerations; evaluation methods; the supervisory relationship (dynamics and processes); structuring supervision experiences; and supervision interventions. Students will practice supervision skills.
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COUN 5190 - Psychological Assessment and Appraisal Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS in Counseling program or permission of the instructor
Description: An overview of the history, theories and approaches to psychological assessment used by professional counselors in mental health and school settings. Application of assessment data; group and individual appraisal techniques; standardized and non-standardized data information gathering; validity, reliability, psychometric statistics, and factors influencing appraisal with a variety of populations are explored. Skill development and application of assessment and intervention in crisis and disaster counseling.
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COUN 5200 - Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS in Counseling program or permission of instructor;
Description: A study on the professional issues in clinical mental health counseling including the history and philosophy, the professional identity and role of clinical mental health counselors, the public and private practice of mental health counseling, consultation, advocacy and crisis intervention.
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COUN 5210 - School Culture for Counselors Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: COUN 5150
Description: This course examines the unique role of school-based counselors. Students will be introduced to school leader functions, student support activities, school-wide program planning, education policies, and professional considerations. School stakeholders will be explored in addition to consultation models designed to promote, develop, and enhance effective teamwork within the school. This course also integrates experiential lesson plan assignments and practice sessions.
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COUN 5400 - Theories of Counseling Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS in Counseling program or permission of the instructor
Description: The philosophy and theories of counseling, the roles and responsibilities of counselors, ethical practices of counselors and current issues in counseling are covered as well as issues related to the therapeutic atmosphere.
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COUN 5410 - Counseling Techniques Credit Hours 3
Corequisite: COUN 5400
Description: Didactic and experimental methods will be employed to promote the development of basic counseling skills and techniques. Digital recordings and live supervision of counseling skills practice will be used to monitor student progress.
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COUN 5420 - Advanced Counseling Techniques Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: COUN 5410 with a grade of “B” or better
Description: Didactic and experiential methods will be employed to promote the refinement of counseling skills and techniques as well as to promote the acquisition of more advanced skills and techniques in this beginning practicum course. Digital recordings of practice counseling sessions with “volunteer clinics” will be used to monitor student progress. Students will receive group and individual supervision.
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COUN 5430 - Group Theories and Techniques Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: COUN 5420 with a grade of “B” or better
Description: Students will facilitate or co-facilitate a weekly personal growth group under the supervision of the instructor. Various techniques of group facilitation for both structured and unstructured groups will be taught and evaluated within supervision sessions. Supervision will occur each week prior to group counseling. Students are required to be a member of a group.
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COUN 5440 - Counseling Diverse Populations Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS in Counseling program or permission of the instructor
Description: An understanding of counseling with diverse populations, counseling issues that pertain to race, gender, class, lifestyle, ethnicity, theoretical frameworks and research in cross-cultural counseling.
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COUN 5600 - Theories and Counseling in Career Development Credit Hours 3
Pre/Corequisite: COUN 5410
Description: A survey of theories of career development, methods of developing a career information program; and procedures for providing personal, social, educational, and vocational information through career counseling.
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COUN 5640 - Practicum in School Counseling Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: COUN 5160 , 5420 ,6010 with grades of “B” or higher;
Description: An experiential course in which students apply individual, small and large group counseling skills in a K-12 school setting and gain exposure to the numerous daily activities of the school counseling profession under the supervision of a qualified licensed school counselor.
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COUN 5720 - Internship in Mental Health Counseling Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: COUN 5170 , 5200 , 5420 with a grade of “B” or better or permission of clinical coordinator
Description: Supervised internship in an approved setting for a minimum of 600 hours. The intern is responsible primarily to the agency supervisor but reports to the university supervisor at specified intervals.
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COUN 5725 - Internship in School Counseling Credit Hours 3Variable Credits 3 or 6
Prerequisite: COUN 5640 , 5420 , 5150 , 5160 with grades of “B” or higher or permission of clinical coordinator;
Pre/Corequisite: COUN 6015
Description: An internship course providing students with on-the-job experience in K-12 school settings. Students will participate in all aspects of the school counseling profession under the supervision of a licensed school counselor. A total of 600 hours of internship must be completed.
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COUN 5992 - Couples and Family Counseling Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS in Counseling program or permission of the instructor
Description: Overview of major systemic theoretical orientations relative to the assessment, treatment, and research of couples and families. The emphasis is on the identification of couples and family structures and communication patterns, and the formulation of treatment plans and goals in a multicultural and ethical context.
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COUN 5993 - Addiction Counseling Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission into the MS in Counseling program or permission of instructor
Description: This course focuses on identification, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of addictive behaviors and disorders. Students will be introduced to the prevailing theories around addiction as well as treatment modalities that are most often utilized. Experiential activities will be integrated throughout the course. Students will be encouraged to consult and integrate the current scientific literature on substance abuse and addiction as well as the literature on empirically validated treatments for substance abuse. The curriculum for the course will be infused with a strengths-based, diversity oriented, social justice perspective that encourages students to identify barriers to treatment for individuals of marginalized or disenfranchised populations.
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COUN 6010 - Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Counseling Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS in Counseling program or permission of the instructor
Description: An examination of the professional, ethical and legal issues that impact the practice of professional counseling including; the history and philosophy of counseling, ethical decision-making, professional development, and advocacy. Emphasis on the understanding and application of ethical standards, legal statutes, and critical decision-making in school and mental health counseling, and higher education settings.
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COUN 6015 - School Counseling Program Development and Implementation Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: COUN 5150 with a grade of “B” or better
Description: This course focuses on the design, implementation, and management of a comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model including needs assessments, program goals, resource identification, evaluation, and program management.
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COUN 6720 - Introduction to Play Therapy Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: COUN 5410 and COUN 5420
Description: This is an experiential course designed to provide foundational knowledge and skills of Child-Centered Play Therapy. Students will practice basic child-centered play therapy skills, learn how to set up a play therapy space, develop strategies to work through challenges in the therapeutic process, and learn strategies to invite parents into the process. Research on the evidence-base for this intervention will also be reviewed.
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EC 5130 - Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education Credit Hours 3
Description: Focuses on philosophical and historical influences, research and development, goals and objectives and the development of one’s personal philosophy. A portion of the course is field based.
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EC 5140 - Seminar on Applications of Development Theory Credit Hours 3
Description: Focuses on the unique of methodology for teaching early childhood education; examines the selection and use of materials; and explores the problems of selected content areas in the Early Childhood curriculum. A portion of the course is field based.
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EC 5160 - Learning Styles of the Culturally Different Credit Hours 3
Description: Designed to emphasize the fact that general characteristics of culturally different students have educational implications. Additional attention will be given to identifying why teachers fail in many of their attempts at teaching these particular students. The formulation of effective teaching models will be an integral part of the class.
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EC 5170 - Seminar on Evaluation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education Credit Hours 3
Description: Pupil assessment, evaluation of programs and processes for parent involvement in early childhood education. A portion of the course is field based.
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EDUC 2100 - Foundations of Education Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: 12 credit hours of core requirements
Description: The social, philosophical and historical background of education. The course will contain lecture/discussion and a required field based experience. The Live Text electronic portfolio is introduced.
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EDUC 3070 - Instructional Strategies Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Transition 1
Description: Competencies in selected generic teaching skills such as mastery learning, questioning, positive reinforcement, student evaluation/differential instruction, etc. Required prior to restricted enrollment courses (methods, blocks, 4400’s). application for provisional admission to teacher education required during this semester of enrollment. A field experience is required.
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EDUC 5000 - Research in Education Credit Hours 3
Description: Study and practice in the techniques of educational research; isolation of research problems; development of skill in reading, interpreting and applying research with extensive reading related to the student’s interest. Should be taken at the beginning of your program.
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EDUC 5080 - Classroom Organization and Management Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Transition 2
Description: Study of the theories of classroom organization and management and their application. A field experience is required. Should not be taken if student has credit for EDUC 4080.
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EDUC 5150 - The Reflective Practitioner Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Transition 2
Description: This course is a capstone seminar for students that articulates the role of and explores the varied dimensions of the process of reflective teaching as it may be utilized by the elementary, special education, reading or secondary teacher. A culminating course that summarizes and synthesizes the knowledge acquired throughout the Master of Arts in Education - Advanced Studies specialization. This course should be taken the last term of enrollment.
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EDUC 5200 - Evaluation of Teaching and Learning Credit Hours 3
Description: Designed to aid the teacher or administrator in evaluating pupils and programs in terms of goal achievement, desired outcomes, program adjustment and development of evaluation strategies.
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EDUC 5300 - Supervision of Student Teacher Credit Hours 2
Description: Designed as an in-service workshop for professional teachers who are involved in the supervision of student teachers. Studies are made of problems and solutions in guiding the student teacher in the range of the teacher’s work.
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EDUC 5320 - Supervision of Instruction Credit Hours 2
Description: Addresses roles and duties of supervisor, skills needed, major theories of supervision, employee motivation and leadership.
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EDUC 5360 - Teaching Science and Social Studies Credit Hours 3
Description: This course is designed to survey materials and methods appropriate for teaching science and social studies in the elementary school to develop instruction and assessment skills in these subjects. Curriculum content and grade level objectives for each subject will be planning and field work are required.
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EDUC 5410 - Graduate Student Teaching Grades K-3 Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Transition 3
Description: Teacher candidates will teach in school district classrooms under the direction of mentor teachers and university supervisors. Experience at two grade levels and in diverse settings is required.
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EDUC 5420 - Special Topics in Education for Graduate Students Credit Hours 3
Description: Planned to meet the needs of students who wish to pursue a problem which is not covered in the context of a regular course.
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EDUC 5430 - Problems in Education for Graduate Students Credit Hours 3
Description: Planned to meet the needs of students who wish to pursue a problem which is not covered in the context of a regular course.
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EDUC 5500 - Foundations of American Education Credit Hours 3
Description: Designed for students seeking initial licensure, this interdisciplinary study of educational policies and practices in American society; role and function of the school and the teacher; analysis of major problems and issues facing contemporary public education; and an evaluation and development of personal education philosophy. This course requires a 15-hour field experience.
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EDUC 5510 - Graduate Student Teaching: Grades 4-5 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Transition 3
Description: Teacher candidates will teach a full semester under the direction of supervising teachers. Experience at two grade levels (completion of two of the 5-credit courses above) and in varied settings is required. Evaluations are completed by the university supervisor and mentor teacher.
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EDUC 5520 - Teaching Pluralistic Society Credit Hours 3
Description: Designed for graduate students seeking initial licensure, the course provides and addresses the impact of student diversity on teaching and learning. Differences in beliefs, practices, language, and socialization among groups will be analyzed.
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EDUC 5540 - Instructional Technology Strategies Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Transition 1
Description: Designed for graduate students earning initial licensure, this course promotes competency in computer applications in the instructional process, including the use of instructional software, media integration in the curriculum, and use of computers in classroom management.
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EDUC 5601 - Digital Learning in the Classroom Credit Hours 3
Description: This course is designated to provide educators with a foundation for successful technology integration in instructional materials. This course related directly to the International Standards of Technology in Education (ISTE) standards for technology facilitators and provides a learning activity related to each of those eight standards. In addition, the learning opportunities in this course address three of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
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EDUC 5610 - Graduate Student Teaching: Grades 6-8 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Transition 3
Description: Teacher candidates will teach in school district classrooms under the direction of mentor teachers and university supervisors. Experience at two grade levels and in diverse settings is required.
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EDUC 5611 - Educational Computer Applications Credit Hours 3
Description: Students will demonstrate competency in computer applications in the instructional process, including the development of learning materials, the location of resources, and the use of software for assessment and management of the learning environment.
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EDUC 5612 - Computers for School Administrators Credit Hours 3
Description: Provides an overview of administrative and instructional technologies and resources available to the school community. Emphasis on the school leader’s role in fostering effective use of available technologies in all aspects of school operations and instruction. Provides practical experience with relevant technologies.
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EDUC 5613 - Instructional Design Credit Hours 3
Description: Students will demonstrate competency of the fundamental principles of instructional design and technology. The course provides a foundation of theory in practice of instructional design using a systems approach to the development of instruction.
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EDUC 5614 - Electronic Publishing Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: title change Spring 2019 - Digital Publishing
Description: Students will demonstrate competency in creating digital artifacts for use in educational and business environments.
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EDUC 5616 - Multimedia Creation Credit Hours 3
Description: Students will demonstrate competency for technical skills in the areas of integrating text, graphics, audio, video, animations, and interactive content in multimedia-based projects.
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EDUC 5617 - Instructional Internet Use Credit Hours 3
Description: Students will demonstrate competency for finding and using credible internet resources for use in instructional settings.
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EDUC 5618 - Visual Literacy and Design Credit Hours 3
Description: Students will demonstrate competency in the principles of visual literacy and design as it is applied to the development of instructional materials.
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EDUC 5619 - Technological Training Methods Credit Hours 3
Description: The course will prepare students to work in a training environment by examining differences between traditional teaching and training and through the application of an instructional design model. Discussions will be included on the scope, purpose, and cost efficiency of training. Online training will be investigated to determine factors that lead to effective online training.
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EDUC 5620 - Graduate edTPA Seminar Credit Hours 1 to 3Variable Credits 1 to 3
Prerequisite: Approval by the Director of Teacher Education
Description: This seminar is offered for students hired by an approved school district on a job-embedded teaching license, and is in accordance with state policies to provide support for one year. Must be approved by the Director of Teacher Education. Successful completion of edTPA is a requirement.
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EDUC 5621 - Instructional Video Design Credit Hours 3
Description: Students will demonstrate competency in the basics of video design and application of video in an instructional setting.
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EDUC 5625 - Maintenance and Management Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: new title for Spring 2019-Digital Civics
Description: This course examines the need for digital civics education and explores how the nine key elements of digital citizenship (access, etiquette, law, communication, literacy, commerce, rights and responsibilities, plan safety and security, and health and wellness) can be addressed in school and business settings.
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EDUC 5700 - Seminar on Education Leadership Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Graduate Milestone II (GM2)
Description: This course examines the most significant traditional and contemporary leadership theories and their applicability to the educational leadership domain. The course is built on synthesis and analysis of research in the management of educational organizations, leadership, planning, change, leadership styles, and decision-making. Field experience is required.
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EDUC 5710 - Introduction to School Leadership Credit Hours 3
Corequisite: EDUC 5700
Description: A survey of trends and issues in educational leadership, including an introduction to ISLLC standards for school leaders, the program of study leading to Tennessee administrative licensure. Must be taken during the first semester of enrollment in the ELS degree program.
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EDUC 5720 - Research and Decision Making Credit Hours 3
Description: The study of action research and decision-making as they apply to problems encountered in school leadership and supervision. In this course, students are introduced to the techniques of action research. These various methods, which are generally common to the qualitative research paradigm, include: keeping a research journal, document collection and analysis, participant observation recordings, questionnaire surveys, structured and unstructured interviews. In addition, students are introduced and provided an overview of theories, methods, and analyses that are used in educational research. Must be taken during first ten hours of course work in the Master’s Degree program. This course is not interchangeable with EDUC 5000 or other general research courses.
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EDUC 5730 - School and Community Relations Credit Hours 3
Description: A survey of issues related to the school leader’s understanding of, response to, and influence of the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural contexts of public education. Emphasis on databased decision-making and systems thinking related to these contextual variables and their relationship to student success and school improvement.
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EDUC 5740 - Supervision of Curriculum and Instruction Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: EDUC 5700
Description: A survey of the administrator’s role as instructional leader, with emphasis on advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning, teaching effectiveness staff professional growth, and school improvement. Field experience is required.
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