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2013-2014 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

 
  

  • A&S 594 - LIBRARY INTERNSHIP (C)

    1-3 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 with field experience.

    Notes
    Registration restriction: Instructor permission.
    (C) denotes common course


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  • ACCT 506 - ACCOUNTING FOR ENTREPRENEURS (C)

    3 cr hrs

    Description Accounting concepts and practices for entrepreneurs/small business owners. Emphasis given to the use of accounting tools to solve small business problems.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Not open to M.P.A. students.

    Notes
    (C) denotes common course


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  • ACCT 520 - FOUNDATIONS OF ACCOUNTING

    3 cr hrs

    Description Foundations of Accounting is an introduction to accounting as the means of recording, summarizing, and communicating events of the business enterprise. Basic accounting fundamentals and concepts that underlie the preparation, analysis, and interpretation of financial statements will be explored. The use of accounting information by business management in planning and controlling operations will also be emphasized. Exposure will be given to such topics as budgeting, performance evaluation, and relevant decision-making, cost behavior, and cost accumulation techniques.


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  • ACCT 521 - INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING

    3 cr hrs

    Description Provides a discussion of the comparative accounting practices and problems in international environments. The course is designed to explore the concepts, principles, and practices underlying comparative international accounting systems.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: ACCT 210, 211 - Principles of Accounting I and II, or permission of the instructor.


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  • ACCT 591 - INDEPENDENT STUDY (C)

    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 of fewer students. Meeting duration depends upon the topic.

    Notes
    (C) Denotes Common Course


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  • ACCT 700 - PROGRAM SUSTAINING (MASTER’S)

    0 cr hrs

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


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  • ACCT 720 - COST ACCOUNTING

    3 cr hrs

    Description Cost Accounting is designed to increase the student’s understanding of theoretical and technical aspects of various advanced cost-managerial concepts. Emphasis is placed on the theory and methodology of cost determination, the use of cost for planning and controlling operations, and the analysis of costs for special decisions.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ACCT 320 Cost Accounting or its equivalent.


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  • ACCT 731 - TAX PLANNING AND PRACTICE

    3 cr hrs

    Description Tax Planning & Practice is an in-depth analysis of the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations relating to “C” corporations, partnerships and “S” corporations. Emphasis is also placed on ethics training and tax planning skills.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ACCT 430 - Income Tax Accounting or its equivalent.


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  • ACCT 740 - ADVANCED ACCOUNTING THEORY

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course is an investigation of the conceptual framework that surrounds accounting practices. Emphasis is placed on understanding the reason accountants use the methodologies of GAAP as opposed to other possible methods of reporting or recording.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: ACCT 310, 311 - Intermediate Accounting I and II or its equivalent.


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  • ACCT 750 - CONTEMPORARY TOPICS IN AUDITING

    3 cr hrs

    Description Contemporary Topics in Auditing provides an understanding of auditing and its essential processes as they are applied in independent, internal and operational settings. These cover a study of the auditor’s professional role and obligations in our society, including ethical considerations, legal framework, and political environment of the profession in the U.S.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ACCT 450 - Auditing or its equivalent.


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  • ACCT 760 - ACCOUNTING IN GOVERNMENTAL AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course is the study of the environment in which governmental and non-profit institutions operate and the structure of fund accounting as it applies to these entities.


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  • ACCT 780 - ADVANCED ACCOUNTING

    3 cr hrs

    Description Advanced Accounting covers special accounting problems relating to the preparation of combined and consolidated financial statements; partnership accounting; and foreign exchange transactions and translation.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: ACCT 310, 311 - Intermediate Accounting or equivalent.


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  • ACCT 781 - MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTNG

    3 cr hrs

    Description Managerial Accounting is a study of current and developing processes by which financial and operational information is prepared for management use, with an emphasis on information needs for planning, controlling, decision-making, and performance evaluation.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ACCT 210, 211 - Principles of Accounting I and II or ACCT 520 - Foundations of Accounting or its equivalent. Not open to M.P.A. students.


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  • ACCT 791 - INDEPENDENT STUDY/ READINGS IN ACCOUNTING II

    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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  • ACCT 794 - INTERNSHIP IN ACCOUNTING

    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 in these courses than in the case with field experience courses. Required for all M.P.A. students following Plan C. A total of three credit hours is required.


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  • ACCT 798 - THESIS IN ACCOUNTING

    1 to 6 cr hrs

    Description Required for all M.P.A. students following Plan A. A total of four credit hours is required.


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  • ACCT 799 - THESIS SUSTAINING

    0 cr hrs

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


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  • ADS 510 - WORKING WITH FAMILIES ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ISSUES

    3 cr hrs

    Description Traditional and contemporary theories of family counseling will be studied and applied to alcohol and drug abusing families. The role of the partner/family in the onset, progression, treatment, and prevention of alcohol and drug abuse will be reviewed.


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  • ADS 512 - ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE IN DIVERSE POPULATIONS

    3 cr hrs

    Description Alcohol and other drug use among diverse groups such as adolescents, people of color, women, elderly, and homosexuals will be studied. Strategies for effective treatment and prevention will be examined.


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  • ADS 515 - NATIVE AMERICANS AND SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course is designed to acquaint the substance abuse student/professional with the cultural and spiritual basics of effective substance abuse prevention and treatment with Native American populations and individuals. This will aid the student in applying culturally and spiritually appropriate prevention and treatment with Native American clients.


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  • ADS 520 - CADE: COMPREHENSIVE ALCOHOL AND DRUG EDUCATION

    3 cr hrs

    Description The fundamentals of the use, abuse and addictive nature of ethyl alcohol and other mood altering chemicals and the symptomology of alcoholism and other drug addiction. Provides facts and insights concerning the nature, scope and complexity of mood altering chemical substances and current approaches to treatment and prevention of alcohol and other drug abuse. Can be used toward Alcohol/Drug Treatment or Prevention State Certification.


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  • ADS 521 - FOUNDATIONS OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG PREVENTION

    3 cr hrs

    Description Past and current models of alcohol and other drug prevention will be studied to determine what led to their origin, strengths, weaknesses and effectiveness. Can be used for Alcohol/Drug Prevention Certification.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Take eithere ADS 116 and ADS 117 or ADS 420 prior to this course.


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  • ADS 522 - ALCOHOL AND DRUG TREATMENT CONTINUUM

    3 cr hrs

    Description The concept that alcohol and drug abuse treatment is a continuum from intervention through continuing care is emphasized. Acquaints the student with theories, models, stages and functions of alcohol and drug abuse treatment. Can be used for Alcohol/ Drug State Certification

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: ADS 552.


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  • ADS 524 - PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

    3 cr hrs

    Description A study of the psychopharmacology of substance-related disorders coexisting with mental health disorders. Includes implications prescription drugs have for treating individuals with a dual diagnosis. Can be used for Alcohol/Drug Treatment or Prevention State Certification.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: consent of instructor.


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  • ADS 526 - THEORY & PRACTICE OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG PREVENTION IN COMMUNITIES

    3 cr hrs

    Description Examines program planning, organization and coordination necessary to develop and implement alcohol and drug prevention within communities. Can be used for Alcohol/Drug Prevention State Certification.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ADAS 116 and 117; ADS 521


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  • ADS 552 - ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELING THEORIES

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course covers theoretical background of addiction. Can be used for Alcohol/Drug Treatment State Certification.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite ADS 520 & 524.


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  • ADS 592 - SPECIAL TOPICS (C)

    1 to 3 cr hrs

    Description A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest lecturers may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/instructor interaction.

    Notes
    (C) Denotes Common Course


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  • ADS 700 - ADVANCED LEGAL/ETHICAL ISSUES & THE ADDICTION PROFESSION

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course provides an in depth examination of advanced legal and ethical issues within the addiction profession. Students will integrate critical thinking with ethical decision making. Topics include (but are not limited to): CFR-42, HIPAA, emergency and involuntary commitment procedures, code of ethics, moral principles and virtues, multicultural perspectives, internet therapy and boundaries. In addition we will explore current ethical issues in the profession and what changes should be made for best clinical practice.

     


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  • ADS 715 - WELLNESS, RECOVERY, & MAINTENANCE

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course is devoted to learning the specifics of wellness, recovery, and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle throughout the lifespan from adolescence through old age.  Students will learn the addiction and recovery issues specific to each age group and how to apply this knowledge to their clients

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: Admission to ADS graduate program or consent of instructor


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  • ADS 720 - ADDICTION COUNSELING

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course is devoted to honing individual and group counseling theory, techniques, and skills. This course examines issues related to counseling clients with substance abuse problems, and focus is placed on the student’s ability to use science-based methods for building client motivation and enhancing behavioral change.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: Admission to ADS graduate program or consent of instructor.


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  • ADS 730 - ADDICTION STUDIES RESEARCH

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course is an introductory course in research methodology and design which teaches the student the basic and applied addiction research methods, program evaluation/skills necessary in both a clinical setting as well as the more traditional research setting.


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  • ADS 745 - PSYCHOPATHOLOGY & ADDICTION

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course will examine the process of identification of the full spectrum of mental health and addiction related disorders. The student will learn how to diagnose and treat each condition properly, utilizing cutting edge evidence based practices.

    Notes
    New summer 2013, added to catalog fall 2013.


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  • ADS 753 - ADDICTION PROFESSION SUPERVISION

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course is an investigation of core principles of clinical supervision, theoretical foundations, and techniques that are integrated into a system for supervising therapists across domains of activities and levels of experience.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: Admission to ADS graduate program or consent of instructor.


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  • ADS 754 - PUBLIC POLICY & ADDICTION

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course provides a comprehensive understanding of policies related to drugs and alcohol in the United States, their historical antecedents, and the socio-political forces that influence their development.  It also introduces students to emerging controversies concerning these policies and ethical issues related to policies.  Students will utilize tools and skills necessary for conducting policy analysis and program evaluation.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: Admission to ADS graduate program or consent of instructor.


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  • ADS 755 - CASE MANAGEMENT & ASSESSMENT OF CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS

    3 cr hrs

    Description An exploration of common issues, assessment instruments, and strategies for mental health and substance abuse professionals utilizing an entire system of care.  The course will incorporate design, implementation, and management of treatment for individuals with co-occurring disorders.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: Admission to ADS graduate program or consent of instructor.


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  • ADS 756 - HISTORY AND CULTURE OF ADDICTION

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course is devoted to learning the specifics of the history and culture of addiction.  Students will learn the background of the addiction and recovery movements as well as how to apply this knowledge to current treatment programs and individual client prevention, treatment, and recovery.  Required for ADS graduate degree.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: Admission to ADS graduate program or consent of instructor.


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  • ADS 757 - RELAPSE PREVENTION

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course provides a generalized theoretical overview of relapse prevention models describing applications of relapse prevention with specific target behaviors, determining client goals that include both abstinence and harm reduction, and multidimensional and dynamic determinants to assist with effective treatment.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: Admission to ADS graduate program or consent of instructor


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  • ADS 792 - TOPICS (C)

    1-3 cr hrs

    Description 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 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.

    Notes
    (C) denotes Common Course


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  • ADS 794 - INTERNSHIP (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
    (C) denotes Common Course


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  • AHED 553 - PERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course explores the personal side of change, the difference between change and transition, and basic change theory related to organizations.

    Notes
    Cross-listed with TET 553


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  • AHED 700 - PROGRAM SUSTAINING

    0 cr hrs

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


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  • AHED 701 - ADULT EDUCATION

    3 cr hrs

    Description Techniques of motivation, methodology, and evaluation in teaching adult classes and students.


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  • AHED 710 - SOCIOLOGY AND HISTORY OF ADULT EDUCATION

    3 cr hrs

    Description Basic agencies providing education for adults. Technique and methodology applicable to teaching adult students.


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  • AHED 711 - PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT IN ADULT EDUCATION

    3 cr hrs

    Description Organization and operation of programs for adult students. Relationships to federal, state, local, and other agencies.


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  • AHED 715 - FOUNDATIONS OF GLOBAL LIFELONG LEARNING

    3 cr hrs

    Description The course examines the cultural, historical, and philosophical antecedents that are foundations for the paradigm shifts that herald the 21st century emphasis on global learning. The course also explores selected emerging learning theories and concepts that connect education to the realities of globalization, including andragogy, critical pedagogy, lifelong learning, active citizenship, diversity, social justice, technology, environmental and health issues, and democracy. Emphasis will be placed on the application of thoughts to the contemporary indicators above along comparative lines between North America and other select geographical areas of the globe as deemed appropriate.

     

    Notes
    Prefix changed from EDFN to AHED Spring 2013


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  • AHED 720 - PRINCIPLES OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course provides an overview of the postsecondary education system in the U.S. It surveys the history, major features, and effects of this system.


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  • AHED 730 - JUNIOR/COMMUNITY COLLEGE

    3 cr hrs

    Description An orientation to postsecondary education for students interested in working in a junior college.


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  • AHED 735 - INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR ADULT EDUCATION

    3 cr hrs

    Description An intensive study of advanced concepts in the field of study that relate to the research, reflective processes, and applications needed by practitioners via technology.


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  • AHED 740 - CONTINUING EDUCATION

    3 cr hrs

    Description A study of the background, the development, and operation of continuing education programs.


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  • AHED 745 - COMPARATIVE STUDIES IN ADULT EDUCATION

    3 cr hrs

    Description The course analyzes the scientific, programmatic and universal dimensions of comparative adult education within the contexts of ‘the local’ and the ‘the global’ by examining selected critical issues in adult education from a cross-cultural perspective and with special reference to the U.S., Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America.


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  • AHED 750 - CURRENT PRACTICES AND PROBLEMS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

    3 cr hrs

    Description Survey of problems in modern higher education for students contemplating college work as a career.


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  • AHED 751 - CURRICULA, TEACHING, AND RESEARCH IN HIGHER EDUCATION

    3 cr hrs

    Description In-depth study of curricula, teaching, and research in relation to the institutional mission in higher education.


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  • AHED 752 - COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION

    3 cr hrs

    Description The support, governance, and administrative structure of institutions of higher education.


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  • AHED 753 - FINANCING HIGHER EDUCATION

    3 cr hrs

    Description An intensive study of the financial structure and fiscal operation of postsecondary educational institutions.


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  • AHED 760 - ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course acquaints students with major theoretical traditions in the field of organizational development and change.  Through writing and discussions, students will gain the reflective skills needed to make decisions based on theoretical, ethical, and professional knowledge.  This course provides students with the background they will need to be effective change consultants and organizational leaders.


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  • AHED 763 - INTRODUCTION TO STUDENT AFFAIRS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course provides an understanding of the history and philosophy of higher education, and examines pertinent research in student services. An overview of current issues and future trends in student services are also a focus of attention. Required of all Master’s students in College Counseling.

    Notes
    Cross-list with COUN 763


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  • AHED 764 - THEORIES AND PRACTICES OF COLLEGE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

    3 cr hrs

    Description An overview of the major counseling theories in college counseling and administration that support the professional counselor’s, student affairs work and administrator’s work will be examined. Practical application of the theories from adolescence through late maturity will be outlined. Theories will be discussed in relationship to diverse student populations in public and private community colleges. Required of M.A. students enrolled in College Counseling.

    Cross-listed: AHED 764

     


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  • AHED 765 - DISTANCE LEARNING

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course explores the nature and increase of distance education initiatives in the U.S. and worldwide and examines their fundamental components.  It presents the distance education system and its components, student characteristics and progress, teaching and advising, technology and media, course design and development, and administrative services and policy.


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  • AHED 770 - TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY

    3 cr hrs

    Description Often viewed as a tool to benefit society and education, technology can also have an unexpected impact with unforeseen negative consequences. This course considers how technology affects our personal and work lives as well as its effect on society in general. Students will be exposed to the viewpoint of different scholars in the field and explore the use of virtual worlds in higher education. Through writing and discussions, students will gain the reflective skills needed to make decisions based on theoretical, ethical, and professional knowledge.

    Notes
    New course effective spring 2014.


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  • AHED 775 - TRENDS AND ISSUES IN TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course is intended to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the field of training and development and how it has changed dramatically over recent years. Students will gain the ability to analyze issues and make intelligent decisions regarding workplace learning and performance for employees of all types of organizations. Topics may include needs assessment, determining the potential causes of a performance problem, active learning design and games, social networking, e-learning, consulting skills, and evaluation, including transfer from the classroom to on the job. Students will have the chance to further investigate a training issue of interest to them as well as to design an ideal training room. Finally, students explore careers in training and development. Whenever possible, tours will be provided to training facilities.


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  • AHED 780 - ADVANCED INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course delves more deeply into instructional design methods from behaviorism, cognitive psychology, and constructivism presented in earlier courses. Discussions and applications will include contemporary developments in instructional design.

    Notes
    New course effective spring 2014.


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  • AHED 790 - SEMINAR (C)

    1-3 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 fewer than 20 students.

    Notes
    (C) denotes common course


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  • AHED 791 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN HIGHER EDUCATION

    1 to 6 cr hrs

    Description Students complete individualized plans of study, which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and the student negotiate the details of the study plan. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Permission of the instructor is required.


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  • AHED 792 - TOPICS IN ADULT & HIGHER EDUCATION (C)

    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.

    Notes
    Special topics course devoted to particular issues in adult & higher education. Guest lecturers may serve as the instructor. May be repeated with change of topic.

    (C) denotes Common Course


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  • AHED 793 - WORKSHOP IN HIGHER EDUCATION

    1 to 9 cr hrs

    Description Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. May include lectures. May be repeated for credit.


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  • AHED 794 - INTERNSHIP/FIELD EXPERIENCE (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 in the case with field experience courses.

     This course is limited to those Master’s students admitted to the adult and higher education program area.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Permission of the instructor is required.


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  • AHED 798 - THESIS (M.A.)

    1 to 4 cr hrs

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

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: EDER 761 - Research Methods in Education.


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  • AHED 799 - THESIS SUSTAINING (C)

    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.

     

    Notes
    (C) denotes Common Course


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  • AHED 800 - PROGRAM SUSTAINING

    0 cr hrs

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


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  • AHED 882 - SEMINAR IN COLLEGE TEACHING

    3 cr hrs

    Description An analysis of specific techniques and problems of college teaching as a career.


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  • AHED 885 - DISSERTATION SEMINAR IN AHED

    1 to 3 cr hrs

    Description Analysis of education research. Assistance in developing Doctoral dissertation proposals


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  • AHED 890 - SEMINAR IN ADULT AND HIGHER EDUCATION (C)

    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 fewer than 20 students.

    Notes
    (C) denotes Common Course


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  • AHED 894D - INTERNSHIP/FIELD EXPERIENCE (Ed.D.)

    1 to 8 cr hrs

    Description Supervised field-based experience in a setting appropriate to career goals. This course is limited to those Doctoral students admitted to the adult and higher education program area.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Permission of the instructor is required.


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  • AHED 894S - INTERNSHIP/FIELD EXPERIENCE (Ed.S.) (C)

    1 to 8 cr hrs

    Description Supervised field-based experience in a setting appropriate to career goals. This course is limited to those Specialist students admitted to the adult and higher education program area.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Permission of the instructor is required.

    Notes
    (C) denotes Common Course


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  • AHED 898D - DISSERTATION IN AHED (C)

    1 to 20 cr hrs

    Description Required of all Ed.D. students following. Total of 15 credit hours required.

     

    Notes
    (C) denotes Common Course


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  • AHED 898S - THESIS (Ed.S.) (C)

    1 to 4 cr hrs

    Description A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the applicable degree. The process requires extensive and intensive one-on-one interaction between the candidates and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the committee.

    Notes
    Required of Specialist students following Plan A. Total of four credit hours required.

    (C) denotes Common Course


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  • AHED 899D - DISSERTATION SUSTAINING (Ed.D.) (C)

    0 cr hrs

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

    Notes
    (C) denotes Common Course


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  • AHED 899S - THESIS SUSTAINING (Ed.S.)

    0 cr hrs

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


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  • AIS 517 - TRIBAL GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

    3 cr hrs

    Description A survey of Indian tribal government and subjects related to tribal government including problems of leadership, tribal politics, intergovernmental relations, and trial enterprises.

    Notes
    (Also POLS 517)


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  • AIS 518 - AMERICAN INDIAN LAW & JUSTICE

    3 cr hrs

    Description An in-depth investigation of Federal, State, and Tribal laws, and the historical development of treaties, legislation, court decisions, and tribal governments.

    Notes
    (Also CJUS 518)


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  • AIS 522 - ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY INDIAN LIFE

    3 cr hrs

    Description An analysis of current American Indian life including inquiry into government policies, economics, and social adjustment to non-Indian society, and cultural changes as these relate to Indian citizens on and off the reservation.

    Notes
    (Also SOC 522)


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  • AIS 544 - SIOUAN TRIBAL CULTURE (C)

    3 cr hrs

    Description Examines culture of the Siouan-speaking tribes of the Northern Plains using historical, anthropological, and linguistic approaches. The course focuses on the three divisions of the Sioux peoples, namely the Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota. It also may include other Siouan-speaking tribal groups such as the Mandan, Omaha, and Winnebago

    Notes
    (C) Denotes Common Course


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  • AIS 560 - AMERICAN INDIAN PHILOSOPHY

    3 cr hrs

    Description Approaches American Indian philosophy from an experiential point of view. Examines myth and legends to “construct” the outlooks or “world views” of American Indians.

    Notes
    (Also PHIL 560)


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  • AIS 573 - AMERICAN INDIAN WOMEN ACTIVISM

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course examines the leadership and activism of American Indian women during the Red Power Movement of the 1970s. We will explore a definition of resistance that is culturally and historically specific to Native women. By viewing gender as a social construction that has cultural fluidity, we will analyze how Native American women understood and contested their many roles through time and across cultures.

    Notes
    (Also HIST 573)


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  • AIS 590 - SEMINAR IN AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES (C)

    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 or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.

     

    Notes
    (C) denotes Common Course


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  • AIS 591 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES

    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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  • AIS 592 - TOPICS (C)

    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.

    Notes
    (C) Denotes Common Course


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  • AIS 593 - WORKSHOP (C)

    1-6 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.

    Notes
    (C) denotes common course


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  • AIS 791 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES (C)

    1 to 3 cr hrs

    Description Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems and Special Projects. Student 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. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic.

     May be repeated.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Requires permission of the instructor.

    Notes
    (C) denotes common course


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  • AIS 792 - TOPICS IN AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES (C)

    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.

    Notes
    (C) denotes Common Course


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  • ANAT 512 - HUMAN EMBRYOLOGY

    2 cr hrs

    Description A comprehensive study of human developmental anatomy beginning at conception. There is an emphasis on normal and abnormal development during the embryonic stages with significant correlations between Embryology, Gross Anatomy, and Clinical Medicine. 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Corequisite:  ANAT 511 Gross Anatomy


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  • ANAT 711 - HUMAN GROSS ANATOMY

    1 to 8 cr hrs

    Description A complete and detailed regional dissection of the human subject is performed utilizing human cadavers. Topographical and radiological correlations are utilized in combination with medical cases/clinical correlations to enhance student learning.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Permission of the instructor is required.


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  • ANAT 712 - HUMAN EMBRYOLOGY

    2 cr hrs

    Description The course is a comprehensive study of human developmental anatomy beginning at conception.  There is an emphasis on normal and abnormal development during the embryonic stages with significant correlations between Embryology adn Gross Anatomy. 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Co-Requisites:  Enrollment in Gross Anatomy (ANAT 711)


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  • ANAT 732 - ADVANCED NEUROANATOMY

    5 cr hrs

    Description Detailed instruction in comparative neuroanatomy, neurobiology, and neuroanatomical techniques.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: ANAT 731 - Human Neuroanatomy and by arrangement


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  • ANAT 788 - MASTER’S RESEARCH PROBLEMS AND PROJECTS (C)

    1 to 6 cr hrs

    Description Opportunity is given to conduct any desired research problems in the fields of gross, neural, embryological and microscopic anatomy or structural biology. By arrangement.

    Notes
    (C) denotes common course


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  • ANAT 790 - SEMINAR (C)

    1 to 6 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 fewer than 20 students.

    Notes
    (C) denotes common course


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  • ANAT 792 - TOPICS (C)

    2 to 6 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/faculty interaction.

    Notes
    (C) denotes Common Course


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  • ANAT 795 - 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.


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  • ANTH 515 - WOMEN IN ANTIQUITY

    3 cr hrs

    Description Examination of women’s place in ancient civilizations, their social conditions, the gender roles they had, and the power/authority they possessed.

    Notes
    (Also CLHU 515 and HIST 515)


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  • ANTH 525 - INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course is designed to provide students with a basic introduction to theory, principles, and practical applications of land-based studies. The course will include GIS technology applications through land-based sciences, natural management, rural and urban planning, and environmental assessment. Laboratory exercise to include use of both raster- and vector-based GIS systems.

    Notes
    (Also ESCI 525 and POLS 525)


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