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2012-2013 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

 
  

  • HIST 777 - SEMINAR IN INTELLECUTAL HISTORY

    3 cr hrs

    Description Readings on topics in Intellectual History.


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  • HIST 780 - HISTORIOGRAPHY

    3 cr hrs

    Description Study of history as a professional discipline. Required of all Master’s students.


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  • HIST 781 - READING SEMINAR

    3 cr hrs

    Description Readings in a specialized area. May be repeated twice with a change of topic (affective Spring 2013). Required of all Masters students.

     

    Notes
    May be repeated twice with a change of topic.


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  • HIST 782 - RESEARCH SEMINAR IN HISTORY

    3 cr hrs

    Description Bibliographic sources and use of evidence in writing a research paper. Required of all Master’s students.


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  • HIST 791 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN HISTORY

    1 to 3 cr hrs

    Description Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    May be repeated.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Requires permission of the instructor.


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  • HIST 792 - ADVANCED TOPICS IN HISTORY

    3 cr hrs

    Description Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is no wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    May be repeated with change of topic.


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  • HIST 794 - INTERNSHIP

    1-12 cr hrs

    Description Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid.  Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study.  A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience.

    Notes
    Registration restriction: Instructor permission.


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  • HIST 798 - THESIS

    1 to 6 cr hrs

    Description Required of all M.A. students following Plan A. Total of four credit hours are required.


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  • HIST 799 - THESIS SUSTAINING

    0 cr hrs

    Description This is a zero-credit course utilized for continuous enrollment and program tracking.


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  • HLTH 522 - NUTRITION

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course will address concepts and skills related to the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of nutrition education initiatives and strategies by health-education specialists in school, community, worksite, and medical care settings. The course will emphasize health education theories, models, and resources for nutrition education as a part of health promotion and disease prevention interventions.


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  • HLTH 561 - TEACHING MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH

    3 cr hrs

    Description Presentation of subject matter suitable for courses of study, unit and lesson plans and special projects; methods and techniques of teaching health education.


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  • HLTH 562 - CURRENT ISSUES AND FUTURE DIRECTION OF HEALTH EDUCATION

    3 cr hrs

    Description A study of the place of health education in the educational curriculum. Problems pertinent to the field of health education will be discussed.


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  • HLTH 790 - SEMINAR IN HEALTH EDUCATION

    1 to 3 cr hrs

    Description A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to few than 20 students.

    Notes
    A study of contemporary trends, issues, and problems in health. The format includes student presentations and discussion of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research.


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  • HLTH 791 - INDEPENDENT STUDY

    1 to 3 cr hrs

    Description Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Notes
    Requires permission of the instructor.


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  • HLTH 793 - WORKSHOP IN ADVANCED HEALTH EDUCATION

    1 to 9 cr hrs

    Description Intensive, short-term study of selected problems and issues in health. Topic varies. Repeatable.


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  • HLTH 794 - INTERNSHIP (M.A.)

    1 to 8 cr hrs

    Description Applied, monitored and supervised, field based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

     

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Permission of the instructor required.


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  • HSAD 500 - HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT & EPIDEMIOLOGY

    3 cr hrs

    Description Health Services Management and Epidemiology presents the principles and practices of disease status in relationship to health services organizations. Core aspects of management are emphasized within the unique interaction of the health status of communities and populations, licensed health professionals and a variety of regulatory and health services organizations.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: HSAD 305 - Health Services Systems


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  • HSAD 510 - HEALTH SERVICES FINANCING

    3 cr hrs

    Description Health Services Financing is an overview of the fiscal mechanisms and problems unique to the health services field. Coverage includes a historical development of current organization and future trends. Standard financial management techniques are applied to health services. Economic theories governing health services delivery are introduced.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: HSAD 305 - Health Services Systems.


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  • HSAD 511 - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF LONG-TERM CARE

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course addresses the financial management of nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, home health care agencies and other long-term care businesses. While narrow in its focus on long-term care, it is comprehensive in assembling the financial tools needed to quantify a strategic plan, develop a budget, implement and monitor budget performance, and merge clinical practice with reimbursement requirements. It is a specialty subset within the complex field of healthcare finance.


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  • HSAD 515 - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF LONG TERM CARE

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course addresses the theories and practices for managing the goals, strategies, and structures of long term care organizations. It explores the impact of external environments, internal relationships, strategic formation, decision-making, and change on the long term care organization.

    Notes
    Course number changed from HSAD 715 to HSAD 515 on 5/14/09


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  • HSAD 530 - CRITICAL ISSUES IN GERONTOLOGY & LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION

    3 cr hrs

    Description Covers current topics in the care of the elderly and other long-term care recipients in both institutional and non-institutional settings. The course develops critical insight into a variety of current multifaceted issues, many of which have no simple, single solution.


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  • HSAD 560 - ADMINISTRATION OF LONG-TERM CARE

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course examines the management implications of gerontology and administration of long-term care facilities and explores moral and political issues affecting health care delivery to individuals throughout the aging process.

    Notes
    Course number changed from HSAD 725 to HSAD 560 on 5-14-09


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  • HSAD 592 - TOPICS IN HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

    1 to 3 cr hrs

    Description Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

     


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  • HSAD 595 - PRACTICUM (C)

    3 cr hrs

    Description Applied, monitored and supervised, field based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid.  Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study.  A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

    Notes
    Registration Restriction: Minimum of 6 hours of HSAD coursework AND admitted to the HSAD specialization as part of the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Science Administration (MSA) programs or permission of the practicum instructor.


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  • HSAD 710 - ADVANCED STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS

    3 cr hrs

    Description Advanced Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations addresses the theories and practices required to develop business plans for hospitals, clinics, nursing facilities, and other providers. This course explores marketing implementation, including the identification of specific health care products and service lines. Emphasis is placed on the financial performance of business strategies. Case studies are used.


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  • HSAD 740 - ADVANCED HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS

    3 cr hrs

    Description Advanced Health Care Systems provides a comprehensive overview of the history and organization of health care delivery. This course focuses on a comparative examination of the evolution of health care systems throughout the world, with an emphasis on health care in the U. S. and includes role analysis of consumers, institutions, labor, and government.


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  • HSAD 750 - HEALTHCARE ECONOMICS: INDUSTRY STUDIES

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course uses economic theories and concepts to extensively analyze specific healthcare industries by applying evidence based management models. The private health insurance, physician, hospital, pharmaceutical, nursing home, and medical supply industries are covered in great depth. Various health care topics and issues are examined.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: ECON 201 (Principles of Microeconomics) and ECON 202 (Principles of Macroeconomics) or ECON 580 (Foundations of Economics) or equivalent. May be waived with instructor permission.

    Notes
    New course available as of Summer 2014. (approved Spring 2013)


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  • HSAD 770 - ADVANCED HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT

    3 cr hrs

    Description Advanced Health Care Management examines the daily operations of health care organizations. This course addresses governance, line management, staff support, and the implementation of business strategies. The course focuses on the effective management of health care professionals and identifies unique human resource elements in health care organizations. This class is suitable for clinicians interested in basic management principles.


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  • HSAD 785 - HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION RESEARCH

    1 to 3 cr hrs

    Description Health Services Administration Research provides research opportunities across the full spectrum of the health care-delivery system. It is intended for independent investigation by the academically advanced student.


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  • HSAD 788 - PROFESSIONAL REPORT

    3 cr hrs

    Description Professional Report supports the curriculum of the Master of Science in Administrative Studies (MSAS) Program, Health Services Administration option that requires the submission of a professional report.


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  • HSAD 789 - MASTER’S RESEARCH PROBLEMS/PROJECTS SUSTAINING

    0 cr hrs

    Description This is a zero-credit hour schedule type used to track students who are not currently working with faculty on thesis activities.


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  • HSAD 790 - SEMINAR IN HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

    1 to 3 cr hrs

    Description A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as the internet and are at the upper-division graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to few than 20 students.


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  • HSAD 791 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN HEALTH CARE ADMINSTRATION

    1 to 3 cr hrs

    Description Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems, and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/faculty interaction. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting duration depends upon the topic.


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  • HSAD 793 - WORKSHOP IN HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

    3 cr hrs

    Description Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity.


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  • HSAD 795 - HEALTH CARE PRACTICUM

    1 to 6 cr hrs

    Description Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: Minimum of 6 hours of HSAD coursework.


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  • HSC 575 - PROCESS AND OUTCOMES EVALUATION

    3 cr hrs

    Description Continuous Improvement efforts are intensifying across the healthcare continuum. The Toyota Production System (TPS) has transformed the auto manufacturing industry, and has recently been adopted by many healthcare institutions. This process improvement methodology will be studied as it applies to healthcare processes, utilizing hands on activities designed to highlight the key components of Pull, Single Piece Flow, Standard Work, and 5S. Case studies focusing on current efforts to reduce waste and improve quality in healthcare will be reviewed.


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  • HUM 577 - LITERATURE, ART, AND THE AMERICAN LAND

    3 cr hrs

    Description An examination of the effect of the American land on transplanted European cultures.

    Notes
    (Also ENGL 577 and ARTH 506)


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  • INED 510 - MULTI-CULTURAL STUDIES AND HUMAN RELATIONS

    3 cr hrs

    Description A study of the cultural and human relations factors involved in multi-cultural education.


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  • INED 511 - SOUTH DAKOTA INDIAN STUDIES

    3 cr hrs

    Description An introduction to the historical and contemporary life of the Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota (Sioux Tribes). The following conceptual areas are addressed throughout the course: Indian values, family structures, traditional religion; Indian fine arts; legends; economics; governmental policies, treaties, and acts and related areas. The course focuses on teaching methods, context, and materials to equip students to teach biculturally.


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  • INED 513 - CURRENT ISSUES AND PROBLEMS IN INDIAN EDUCATION

    3 cr hrs

    Description A study in current trends and policies dealing with programs, laws, and economics in education concerning American Indians and their educational development.


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  • INED 515 - HISTORY OF INDIAN EDUCATION

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course will examine cultural, geographical, linguistic, spiritual, political, and societal factors before, during, and after the colonization of the Americas. Students will analyze and synthesize the day-to-day realities of ethnocentrism, cultural relativism, assimilation, acculturation, and institutional racism within the American Educational system as well as learn to develop insights into positive teacher/pupil/community relationships.


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  • INED 591 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN INDIAN EDUCATION

    1 to 3 cr hrs

    Description Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer of study which include significant one-on-one students. Meetings depending upon the requirements student-teacher involvement. The faculty member of the topic. and students negotiate the details of the study

    May be repeated.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Requires permission of the instructor.


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  • INED 593 - WORKSHOP IN INDIAN EDUCATION

    1 to 3 cr hrs

    Description Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity.

    See semester schedule for topics.

    Notes
    A flexible laboratory approach to the study of selected issues in Indian education.


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  • INTS 592 - TOPICS

    1-3 cr hrs

    Description Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics.  A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field.  Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum.  Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.  Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.


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  • KSS 746 - SPORT FACILITY & RISK MANAGEMENT

    3 cr hrs

    Description While arenas, golf courses, stadiums and fitness centers have distinctive footprints many of their standard operating procedures are similar. The course will present students with the skill set necessary to manage sport venues while at the same time emphasizing the risk management principles to operate this venues successfully.


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  • KSS 758 - SPORT GOVERNANCE

    3 cr hrs

    Description The major emphasis of this course is on governance issues within the sport industry. Influenced by basic concepts developed in other classes, the course examines how governing bodies function in the sport industry. Through practical application exercises, the student will apply managerial principles as well as concepts of governance.


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  • KSS 782 - NEW MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY IN SPORT

    3 cr hrs

    Description This graduate level course provides students with an introduction to the means by which different sport brands and organizations are leveraging new media technologies.

    Notes
    This is a new course as of Fall 2013 and approved for online delivery only. (018)


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  • KSS 783 - SPORT MARKETING & PROMOTIONS

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge and understanding of promotional, marketing, and marketing strategies in sport organizations. It will offer a thorough understanding of the key concepts, principles and procedures related to sport marketing and the promotion of the sport product. The course will attempt to provide guidelines for organizing successful marketing campaigns and research projects.

    Notes
    Registration restriction: Instructor permission.


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  • KSS 784 - SPORT BUDGETING & FINANCE

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course is intended to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the financial management principles used in sport organizations. Focus will be placed on financial budgeting and analysis as well as sources of revenue for sport organizations. The students will receive an in-depth exposure to more recent innovations related to licensing sport products, and corporate sponsorships along with conventional income sources such as tax support, municipal and corporate bonds, ticket sales, and concessions and fundraising.


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  • KSS 785 - LEGAL ASPECTS OF SPORT

    3 cr hrs

    Description This is a graduate level course relating to the application of constitutional law, contract law, and tort law to the sport industry. The course will also provide a legal framework concerning negligence, liability, and risk management practices pertaining sport businesses.


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  • KSS 786 - STRATEGIC SPORT COMMUNICATION

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course examines the various channels for communication within the sport industry. The primary focus will be an analysis of the ways in which sport organizations communicate directly with their target markets as well as in-depth discussion of the mediated devices used to consume sporting products.

    Notes
    This is a new course as of Fall 2013 and approved for online delivery only. (018)


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  • KSS 787 - CURRENT ISSUES IN SPORT MANAGEMENT

    3 cr hrs

    Description Current Issues in Sport Management examines emerging matters, various activities and occurring/anticipated trends in the field of sport management. Topics may include professional management issues of legal, ethical, and social relevance such as public perception/branding in times of performance-enhancing drug scandals, contract cost scrutiny, etc.

    Notes
    This course is new as of Fall 2013 and is approved for online delivery only. (018)


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  • KSS 790 - SEMINAR

    3 cr hrs

    Description A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media, such as internet, and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to 20 or fewer students


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  • KSS 794 - INTERNSHIP (C)

    1-9 cr hrs

    Description Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

    Notes
    (C) denotes common course


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  • LATI 501 - THE WRITING OF LATIN I

    1 to 2 cr hrs

    Description May be taken in any semester or in successive years, but not to exceed four hours credit.


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  • LATI 502 - THE WRITING OF LATIN II

    1 to 2 cr hrs

    Description May be taken in any semester or in successive years, but not to exceed four hours credit.


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  • LATI 512 - PLINY’S LETTERS AND MARITAL’S EPIGRAMS

    2 cr hrs

    Description The personal side of life in Italy during the early Roman Empire.


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  • LATI 513 - HORACE & CATULLUS

    3 cr hrs

    Description Selected Odes and Epodes of Horace, and the more important poems of Catullus.


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  • LATI 514 - ROMAN COMEDY: PLAUTUS AND TERENCE

    3 cr hrs

    Description Popular Latin plays from each author that are written in the language of everyday life.


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  • LATI 591 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN LATIN

    1 to 3 cr hrs

    Description Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    May be repeated.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Requires permission of the instructor.


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  • LATI 592 - TOPICS IN LATIN

    1 to 3 cr hrs

    Description Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    May be repeated with change of topic.


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  • LDR 501 - ADVANCED LEADERSHIP THEORY AND PRACTICE

    3 cr hrs

    Description Review of contemporary theories of leadership, motivation, power, influence, and change with a focus on helping students recognize, articulate, and practice their own personal perspective of leadership. Different leadership perspectives will be identified, examined and critiqued to help students better ground their leadership actives. Case studies, class discussion, presentations, and small-group activities are a basic part of the course delivery.


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  • LDR 504 - LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course focuses on public speaking skills, composition skills, small-group discussion skills, reasoned communication, use of modern technology tools of communication, principles of conflict resolution and mediation.


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  • LDR 506 - THE SKILLS OF LEADERSHIP

    1 to 3 cr hrs

    Description This course will feature a series of workshops on such crucial leadership skills as power and influence, parliamentary procedure, the moderating of democratic forums, dispute mediation, lobbying, media relations, strategic planning, and rational decision-making.


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  • LDR 564 - POLITICS & LEADERSHIP IN LITERATURE

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course will seek answers to two of the most fundamental political questions: who should rule and for what ends? Its concentration on certain major works of literature will also focus on related political issues such as the inherent tensions between equality and inequality, religion and the state, rich and poor, democracy and aristocracy, and natural and conventional leaders.

    Notes
    (Also POLS 564)


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  • LDR 580 - SERVICE-LEARNING EXPERIENCE IN CIVIC LEADERSHIP

    3 to 6 cr hrs

    Description This course is a field internship or research project related directly to a real local, state, tribal, national, or international public issue and supervised by a practicing civic leader. Intended to be a means of better identifying, addressing or solving the public issue. Culminates in the presentation of a formal leadership report to other Center students that serves to integrate the Center curriculum issues, themes, skills, and the student’s service-learning experience.


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  • LIBM 505 - CHILDREN’S LITERATURE

    2 cr hrs

    Description This course is an in-depth study and evaluation of the genres of literature and strategies appropriate for children.


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  • LIBM 506 - ADOLESCENT LITERATURE

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course focuses on the selection of non-curricular readings. Stresses reading guidance, interests, and developmental needs.


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  • LIBM 594 - INTERNSHIP (C)

    1 to 3 cr hrs

    Description Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor for these courses than is the case in field experience.


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  • LIBM 791 - INDIVIDUAL STUDY IN LIBRARY MEDIA

    1 to 3 cr hrs

    Description Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    May be repeated.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Requires permission of the instructor.


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  • LIBM 792 - TOPICS

    3 cr hrs

    Description Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    May be repeated with change of topic.


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  • LIBM 794 - INTERNSHIP (M.A.)

    1 to 8 cr hrs

    Description Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Permission of the instructor is required.

    Notes
    Supervised field based experience in a K-12 or non-school setting appropriate to career goals.


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  • LING 503 - INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS

    3 cr hrs

    Description History of linguistics and basic principles of its subareas.

    Notes
    (Also CLHU 503 and MFL 540)


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  • LING 525 - MODERN GRAMMAR

    3 cr hrs

    Description Structures of modern English through analyses that are primarily traditional, structural, and transformational.


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  • LING 543 - DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

    3 cr hrs

    Description Historical survey of phonology, grammar, syntax, and lexicon of English leading to an understanding of the present state of the language and future developments.


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  • LING 790 - SEMINAR: LANGUAGE STUDIES

    3 cr hrs

    Description A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to few than 20 students.


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  • LING 791 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN LINGUISTICS

    1 to 3 cr hrs

    Description Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    May be repeated.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Requires permission of the instructor.


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  • LT 711 - TEACHING AND LEARING IN THE INFORMATION AGE

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course involves an analysis of teaching and learning theories and their application in the Information Age. The focus will be on creating learning environments that are learner-centered, emphasizing individual and technologic approaches to the acquisition, processing, and application of information from a variety of sources.


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  • LT 712 - PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING FOR INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course provides an overview of the application of teaching and learning theories for diverse audiences. The focus will be on creating learning environments that are learner centered, emphasizing individual and technological approaches to the acquisition, processing, and application of information from a variety of sources. Topics for discussion include curriculum development, on-line learning, constructivist principles, web-based instruction, distance education, and best practices in technology integration.


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  • LT 716 - SYSTEMATIC DESIGN OF INSTRUCTION

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course provides concepts and tools for applying systems theory to instructional design, including needs, instructional, learner, and context analyses, objectives, assessment, strategy, development, and evaluation. Addresses client-learning needs in various organizational settings: business, industry, government, health care, education, and not-for-profit.


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  • LT 726 - TECHNOLOGY IN THE CURRICULUM

    3 cr hrs

    Description Principles of effective use of technology to change how we teach to support how students learn, how the classroom is organized, and what and how topics may be studied.


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  • LT 731 - MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION

    3 cr hrs

    Description The emphasis will be on hands-on production of graphics, text and animated resources. Use of audio and video resources are introduced. Students will primarily use computers, scanners, and digital still cameras to produce multimedia resources. This course covers principles of visual design, use of color and the creation of interactive multimedia lessons, presentations and training materials.


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  • LT 741 - DISTANCE LEARNING SYSTEMS AND DESIGN

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course examines integrated delivery systems and associated design, delivery, and administrative issues for distance and on site training/education. Prepares students to assume or enhance their professional roles within a specific delivery technology or distance learning project context.


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  • LT 785 - RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

    3 cr hrs

    Description Independent research problems/projects that lead to a research or design paper but not to a thesis. the plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the candidate. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.

    Notes
    This course is designed for graduate students with limited or no training in research methods or statistics. It focuses on inquiry, methodology, qualitative and quantitative designs for research, and interpreting research findings. Major research paradigms in education and social science are covered. Students are expected to complete review projects and prepare a research proposal.


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  • LT 792 - TOPICS

    1-3 cr hrs

    Description Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics.  A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field.  Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum.  Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.  Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.


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  • MAIS 700 - MAIS SUSTAINING

    0 cr hrs

    Description This is a zero-credit course utilized for continuous enrollment and program tracking.


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  • MAIS 791 - INDEPENDENT STUDY

    1-6 cr hrs

    Description Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic.


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  • MAIS 794 - INTERNSHIP

    1-6 cr hrs

    Description Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.


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  • MAIS 798 - THESIS

    1 to 6 cr hrs

    Description A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements between the candidate and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the committee.

    Notes
    Required of all Plan (A) Master’s students. A total of six credits are required.


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  • MAIS 799 - Thesis Sustaining

    0 cr hrs

    Description This is a zero credit hour schedule type used to track students who are not currently working with faculty on thesis or research activities. Universities may require students to register under this schedule type to remain active degree candidates.


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  • MATH 511 - THEORY OF NUMBERS

    3 cr hrs

    Description A study of the theory of prime numbers, distribution of primes, congruencies, quadratic reciprocity, numerical functions, Diophantine equations, simple continued fractions, and algebraic numbers.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 125 - Calculus II or its equivalent.


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  • MATH 512 - LINEAR ALGEBRA

    3 cr hrs

    Description A study of vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices, inner products, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, the methods of solution of systems of linear equations, and applications. Credit may not be applied to the Mathematics requirement for an M.A. in mathematics.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 125 - Calculus II or its equivalent.


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  • MATH 513 - INTRODUCTION TO ABSTRACT ALGEBRA I

    3 cr hrs

    Description An introduction to the theory of groups, rings, fields and other mathematical structures.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 316 - Discrete Mathematics or its equivalent.


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  • MATH 514 - INTRODUCTION TO ABSTRACT ALGEBRA II

    3 cr hrs

    Description A continuation of an introduction to the theory of groups, rings, fields and other mathematical structures.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 413/513 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra I or its equivalent.


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  • MATH 516 - COMBINATORICS

    3 cr hrs

    Description Pigeonhole principle, Principle of Inclusion-Exclusion, other algebraic counting techniques, combinatorial designs, matchings, and graph theory.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Permission of the department is required.


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  • MATH 517 - MATRIX THEORY

    3 cr hrs

    Description Theory of matrices, including matrix operations, transpose, conjugate transpose, determinants, linear spaces, bases, linear transformations, eigenspaces, hermitian matrices, normal matrices, and definite matrices.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 412/512 - Linear Algebra or its equivalent.


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  • MATH 521 - COMPLEX ANALYSIS

    3 cr hrs

    Description The algebra of complex numbers; complex functions; contour integration and Cauchy integral theorems; Taylor and Laurent series and the residue theorem; the evaluation of real definite integrals; elementary mapping problems.


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