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EDUC 543 - Curriculum Development in the Middle and Secondary School
3 credits.
A study of principles and current patterns of curriculum development at the secondary level.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDUC 544 - Social Sciences in Elementary Education
3 credits.
Theory and methods related to the social sciences in the elementary school curriculum.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDUC 547 - Instructional Media and Computer Technology in the Classroom
3 credits.
A study of the evaluation, selection, utilization, and integration of instructional media and computers in the teaching-learning process.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDUC 549 - School-Community Relations and Substance Abuse
3 credits.
A study of the principles, philosophy, agencies and practice involved in a school and community relations program.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDUC 550 - Classroom and Behavior Management for PreK-12 Teachers
3 credits.
Examination of classroom and behavior management techniques and the development of skills necessary to foster a supportive, classroom learning environment congruent with norms and rules. Includes an examination of system problems and solutions within traditional and alternative education settings. Includes a variety of behavioral, cognitive and theoretical approaches that are developmentally appropriate. Designed for practicing regular education teachers or for licensure in PreK-12 classrooms.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDUC 565 - Teaching Students Through Their Individual Learning Styles
3 credits.
Includes an introduction to various learning style models and diagnostic instruments. Stresses the critical analysis and creative development and use of brain-compatible learning strategies to meet the needs of all students, including those with special needs.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDUC 571 - Foundations of Instruction and Learning Theory
3 credits.
Critical appraisal of research in areas of learning. Study of instructional models as applied to classroom instruction.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDUC 572 - Public School Administration
3 credits.
An introduction to school administration including: the organization and structure of the school system; legal basis for school administration; authority, responsibility and control of different levels of government for education; problems related to financial support of education and administration and supervision of the instructional program; and techniques of communication, personnel administration and record keeping.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDUC 573 - Inquiry into the Classroom Community
3 credits.
PreK-12 prospective teachers will examine the principles of content planning (curriculum), effective methods for teaching content that reflects best practices (instruction), and demonstrate the alignment of curriculum with assessment. Participants will complete a Teacher Work Sample in a 75 hour minimum supervised field placement prior to the Professional Internship. Research that informs best practices for PreK-12 student learning will be examined.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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EDUC 580 - Mentoring Teachers and Students as 21st Century Leaders
3 credits.
Defining the leadership qualities needed for initializing and sustaining change for technology planning, technology infused curriculum and technology enriched instructional environments. Students will discuss ideas, strategies, and practices for empowering teachers and students as 21st century leaders in developing 21st century skills.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDUC 581 - Assessing 21st Century Skills
3 credits
High stakes testing does not provide sufficient measurement of the abilities important for success in 21st century work, school and life. The need for and the types of models and tools for measuring mastery of 21st century skills will be examined. Multiple approaches will be reviewed and considered for their alignment to 21st century student outcomes.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDUC 582 - Emerging Trends in Technology for 21st Century Learning
3 credits.
Examination and evaluation of emerging technology tools for supporting 21st century learning. Students will produce models for instructional implementation based on current research and the 21st century skills framework.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDUC 583 - Instructional Design for Elearning
3 credits.
Various synchronous and asynchronous technologies for provision of distance learning in K-12 schools for students and staff professional development will be discussed. The primary focus will be the utilization of online learning management systems and designing instruction for effective student and teacher learning experiences.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDUC 584 - Distance Learning Models
3 credits.
Current trends and issues in the distance learning field will be discussed. Student planning, development, and implementation of a potential distance learning program.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDUC 585 - Collaborative Communities in Elearning
3 credits
A variety of synchronous and asynchronous technologies will be utilized to demonstrate the possibilities and implications of their use for collaboration and/or instruction. Design and facilitation of effective collaborative learning experiences will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDUC 595 - Special Topics
1-3 credits.
Topics will vary from semester to semester. Descriptions will be available from academic advisors. May be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDUC 604 - Curriculum and Instruction: Diverse Learners
3 credits.
This course is designed to cover practical strategies for developing curriculum and instruction related to math, science, and social studies in contemporary culturally diverse classrooms. Students will consider, apply, and practice the many relevant techniques available for facilitating the learning of diverse student populations. The class will focus on the development and use of pedagogical approaches that respectfully consider diversity and effectively incorporate children’s psychologies of racial, ethnic, and/or cultural identity to have a positive impact on students’ learning and attitudes toward education.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDUC 611 - Human Development & Learning: Birth to Age 4
3 credits.
This course investigates the biological, social, and cultural influences in the psychological growth and development of children, prenatal through age four. Emphasis is on theoretical aspects influencing cognitive and learning functions and includes observations of preschool children.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDUC 620 - School Law
3 credits.
A study of laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and constitutional provisions relating to education. The relationship of legal principles to current problems of school administration in Virginia is emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDUC 624 - Integrated Curriculum in Early Childhood Education
3 credits.
This course focuses on integrated theories and methods specific to math, science, and social studies with discussion of physical and interpersonal environments in early childhood settings, centrality of play, and adapting curricula for a full range of abilities from infancy through preschool. The course also introduces research and practices related to an understanding of how experiences in visual art, music, drama and movement can be used to support the growth and development of young children.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDUC 625 - Public School Finance
3 credits.
An analysis of the problems and principles involved in financing public schools. Consideration is given to federal, state, and local roles in school finance. Economics of education, budgeting procedures and other aspects of school business management are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDUC 628 - School Personnel Administration
3 credits.
A study of the problems and techniques of staff-personnel relationships in educational organizations.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDUC 629 - School Operations and Management
3 credits
This course deals with the typical day-to-day operations of the entire school for future principals, supervisors, and administrators. Being proactive in setting procedures and routines then monitoring what is going on is the key to efficiency when running a school building. Among other topics, the course will discuss athletics, extracurricular activities, state testing, operations, and transportation. The course will also prepare future administrators to pass the SLLA test.
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EDUC 671 - Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction and Instructional Programs
3 credits.
A course for teachers, principals, supervisors and administrators. The nature and scope of supervision as educational leadership in the improvement of instruction.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDUC 682 - Seminar in Visions of Leadership and Learning
3 credits.
A capstone seminar for licensed teachers that will integrate research based concepts learned in the graduate program. The seminar will result in the development of a comprehensive educational plan for personal and professional leadership. The course will emphasize the reflective, educational leader’s role in areas of curriculum, assessment, instruction, classroom management, action research, technology, mentoring and collaboration to effect real change at the classroom and building level. Must be taken the semester prior to the comprehensive examination.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDUC 689 - Graduate Directed Teaching/Professional Semester in Elementary Education PreK-6
6 credits.
All students in the graduate Elementary Education PreK-6 program will participate in the student teaching internship. Each student is assigned to work with qualified cooperating teachers in selected school settings, for seven weeks in each setting. The student teaching intern follows the schedule of each cooperating teacher for a minimum of 350 clock hours in the schools. For those teaching with a provisional License, the Graduate Directed Teaching/Professional Semester will be a mentorship of their current teaching position. Students will need to pass the Praxis II and apply to the Office of Professional Services. Supervisory fee - $300.00.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor required.
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EDUC 690 - Internship in Educational Leadership PreK-12
1 credit per semester; 3 credits required.
This course is designed to provide cumulative internship experiences and activities in Educational Leadership in preK-12. The candidate will have an internship that includes significant time assigned to an elementary, middle and high school sites, the school division central office, and in a community agency that provides support to public school students. The internship will occur in diverse settings. Candidates are expected to participate in solving and decision-making process and to reinforce knowledge gained from coursework as well as from courses that provided a theoretical base of educational leadership. The activities the candidates engage in target the development of an educational leader who displays instructional leadership and effective management as reflected in the program standards set forth by the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) and the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) of the Council of Chief State School Officers. A minimum of 320 clock hours of deliberately structured supervision provided by a faculty advisor is required. A total of 3 credits must be completed in three consecutive semesters offered in 1 credit increments; Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Supervisory fee - $25.00 per credit hour.
Prerequisite(s): Students enrolled in the master’s degree program must complete the following courses prior to internship: EDUC 502 , EDUC 549 , EDUC 571 , and EDUC 572 . Continuous enrollment required until completion.
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EDUC 695 - Special Topics
1-3 credits.
This course investigates selected special topics in education. The topics may vary from semester to semester. It may be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor.
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EDUC 699 - Comprehensive Examination
0 credits.
Prerequisite for all concentrations: 30-36 hours depending on specific program requirements and 3.0 GPA. Course fee - $35.00.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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English |
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ENGL 595 - Special Topics. Selected topics in English
1-3 credits.
The topics will vary from semester to semester. Descriptions will be available from academic advisers. May be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor and department chair.
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Finance |
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FINA 500 - MBA Foundation: Finance
1 credit.
This is an introductory business course for students who have not enrolled in any formal business curricula. In this course, students learn the basic principles, theory foundations, term definitions, and important fundamental concepts of finance. Grading is Pass (P)/Not Pass (NP).
Prerequisite(s): None.
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FINA 550 - Financial Management
3 credits.
This course describes the basic principles of corporate finance and provides practical tools for financial decision and valuation. The course starts with optimal project acceptance criteria consistent with the objective of maximizing the market value of the firm. It then moves on to techniques for estimating the cost of capital, which are subsequently applied to a range of valuation problems. The valuation principles include WACC, APV, multiples and real options. In the second half of the course we discuss capital structure and dividend decision, and how they affect firm value. We also study corporate governance, and end the course analyzing financial issues in mergers and acquisitions.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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FINA 554 - Advanced Real Estate Appraisal
3 credits.
This course covers advanced principles and procedures of real estate appraisal. Topics include the real estate market, principles of valuation, building and site analysis, legal concepts and the application of the three approaches to real estate valuation. Students will be required to have extensive exposure to spreadsheet, ARGUS and Co-Star.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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FINA 555 - Real Estate Finance and Investments
3 credits.
This course is an analytical survey of the leading issues associated with the analysis of real estate markets. Topics include sources of funds, types and contents of financing instruments, roles of private and governmental institutions, the determination of economics feasibility of real estate investments and the effects of financing and taxes on investment profitability.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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FINA 556 - Real Estate Law and Taxation
3 credits.
This course explores many of the legal and tax issues pertaining to real property and real estate development. Topics addressed include ownership interests in real estate (both present and future), security interests in real estate, landlord-tenant law, real estate contracts and conveyances, zoning law, environmental law, real property transactions, and tax issues applicable to real estate.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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FINA 557 - Commercial Real Estate
3 credits.
This course is an analytical survey of the leading issues associated with commercial real estate investment and finance. Topics include corporate real estate, project development, land development, commercial real estate investment organizational forms, commercial mortgages, and real estate investments trusts (REITs).
Prerequisite(s): None.
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FINA 595 - Special Topics
1-3 credits.
This course investigates selected special topics in finance. The topics may vary from semester to semester. It may be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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FINA 693 - Strategic Consulting
3 credits
This course will involve an on-the-job learning experience designed to give students an opportunity to apply their technical and professional skills developed throughout their MBA program and to observe organizations in action. This course incorporates team building skills as well as strategic consulting practices. It enhances the curricula of the MBA program with an experiential component and to offers a joint opportunity for business executives and faculty to enhance the education of future business leaders.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 540 , ECON 509 , FINA 550 , ISCS 570 , MANG 564 , MANG 575 , MARK 588 , and Permission of Instructor.
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FINA 695 - Special Topics
1-3 credits.
This course investigates selected special topics in finance. The topics may vary from semester to semester. It may be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor.
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FINA 697 - Cases in Finance
3 credits.
This course investigates the considerations, analyses and decisions pertinent to investments, real estate, financial markets, and the financial management of a business firm. The course will make extensive use of cases.
Prerequisite(s): FINA 550 .
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French |
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FREN 595 - Special Topics
1-3 credits.
Topics will vary from semester to semester. Descriptions will be available from academic advisers. May be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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German |
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GERM 595 - Special Topics
1-3 credits.
Topics will vary from semester to semester. Descriptions will be available from academic advisers. May be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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Health |
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HLTH 501 - Core Content in Health Education
3 credits.
The course focuses on current health knowledge and skills to teach PreK-12th grad students. A specific examination of health education topics are explored and applied to a PreK-12 grade scope and sequence. This course is required for licensed teachers who are not endorsed as health and physical education teachers.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HLTH 507 - Preventing Bullying & Violence in Schools
3 credits.
The course provides information about the precursors of bullying and violence, reviews violence prevention models and demonstrates specific research-based curricula and strategies that have been found to prevent bullying and reduce violent acts in schools. This course is offered for licensure purposes only.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HLTH 525 - Curriculum and Instruction in Health Education
3 credits.
This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate health education curriculum. Included will be an overview of current health education programs, theories and models, learning styles, leadership skill development, and classroom and behavioral management strategies. The course will provide an active learning environment where knowledge is used and skills are practiced.
Prerequisite(s): HLTH 501 for non-licensed Health and Physical Education teachers.
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HLTH 535 - Human Nutrition
3 credits.
The course uses theories, concepts, and the most current research to examine food choices dietary patterns, and nutrition. A holistic model is used to guide the curriculum and nutrition is presented in the form of a health spectrum. While some concepts are presented individually in the course (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, etc.(, an emphasis is placed on Wholism with an understanding that nutrition is multifaceted with thousands of chemical reactions that will not be examined individually, but are understood to occur.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HLTH 575 - Community Health Program Planning, Implementation and Evaluation
3 credits
The course is designed to prepare students to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate community health programs. A specific examination of ethics, epidemiology, theories, models, advocacy, and social marketing will be explored. In addition, culture, health disparities, current health trends, and data analysis will be investigated.
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HLTH 595 - Special Topics
1-3 credits.
This course investigates selected special topics in health. The topics may vary from semester to semester. It may be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HLTH 683 - Internship in Health Education
5 credits.
The purpose of the health education Internship is to help the student refine the knowledge, skill, and dispositions learned during student teaching. Graduate students are placed in local secondary schools and are responsible for planning and implementing new ideas into those programs. Supervisory Fee required.
Prerequisite(s): 6 hours in the program and permission of the program coordinator.
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HLTH 684 - Internship in Community Health
1-5 credits
This internship is designed to provide opportunities for the graduate student to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate health and physical education promotion programs. A variety of community health placements will be available to choose from including coalitions, health departments, health agencies, and other local community health service providers. May enroll in one to five credits in one semester, however all five credits are required for completion of the program. A minimum of 200 total clock hours must be completed and continuous enrollment required until completed. A weekly log with completed hours must be kept by the student and requires the Supervisor’s signature each week.
Prerequisite(s): HLTH 575 and six (6) hours in the program and permission of the program director.
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HLTH 691 - Professional Portfolio
1 credit.
The professional Portfolio entails the student applying knowledge and skills gained throughout the program as part of a culminating experience and exit requirement. Documentation and presentation of materials during the final semester of enrollment to display mastery of national standards in physical education, health education and the responsibilities and competencies of a health education specialist will be assessed. Grading is Pass/Not Pass. A student who earns a Not Pass is allowed to retake HLTH 691 once. Should the student earn a second Not Pass, they will be dismissed from the graduate program.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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HLTH 695 - Special Topics
1-3 credits.
This course investigates selected special topics in health. The topics may vary from semester to semester. It may be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor.
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Health and Physical Education |
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HPEP 501 - Principles of Teaching Physical Education
3 credits.
This course orients the future physical education professional to teaching in a movement setting. This content skills and pedagogy course is designed to explore the teaching-learning process and develop teaching skills. This course focuses specifically on the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate physical education programs in grades PreK-12 (elementary and secondary). Areas such as effective teaching behaviors, instructional strategies, curriculum development, behavior management, Virginia Standards of Learning in Physical Education, and assessment of learning discussed.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HPEP 504 - Principles of Coaching
3 credits.
This course provides the student with a basic understanding of the theoretical and practical applications related to coaching. Current issues and topics will include: addressing the principles and problems of the future interscholastic coach, developing a coaching philosophy, and utilizing basic pedagogy, sport psychology, sport medicine, and sport physiology.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HPEP 520 - Developing Leadership in Health and Physical Education
3 credits.
The purpose of this course is to enable the graduate student to develop the organizational and advocacy skills needed to be a leader in the PreK-12 healthy and physical education setting.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HPEP 530 - Curriculum and Instruction in Physical Education
3 credits.
The focus of this course is to provide teachers with the background to develop or select appropriate curricula which enhances student learning unique to physical education. This includes the relationship between curriculum models and instructional practices. Additionally, teachers will learn how to use systematic observation techniques to observe and modify their behaviors.
Prerequisite(s): KINS 501 for students who are not licensed as health and physical education teachers.
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HPEP 534 - Instructional Modifications for an Inclusive Physical Education Class
3 credits.
This course will provide the student with a high-level of understanding of how to modify and adapt physical education activities/equipment in an inclusive physical education environment. A specific emphasis will be placed on sensory, emotional, mental, and physical disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HPEP 564 - Adapted Physical Education: Development of Modified Programs
3 credits.
The purpose of this course is to enable the teacher candidate to develop knowledge of current concepts and trends In adapted physical education and the ability to assess, plan, and implement a physical education program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with exceptionalities (PreK-12).
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HPEP 589 - Elementary School Health and Physical Education
3 credits.
This course will assist in planning Physical Education and Health Education experiences for elementary school aged children. Derived from the study of human movement, the material will cover competencies related to: child development, major concepts in the subject matter of health education, theoretical intervention models, adaptation of activities for diverse needs, administration and interpretation of test instruments, learner-centered technology, current health related issues, and program implementation and monitoring. Field experiences including observation and the teaching of children in the elementary setting will be undertaken. Fee required.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HPEP 595 - Special Topics
1-3 credits
This course investigates selected special topics in Health and Physical Education. The topics may vary from semester to semester. It may be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HPEP 615 - Contemporary Issues in Health and Physical Education.
3 credits.
This course will enable the student to acquire the essential skills to address contemporary issues in health and physical education and to positively impact their students as well as the profession.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HPEP 632 - Scientific Basis of Movement
3 credits.
The scientific basis of movement with emphasis on the biomechanics, motor learning, and physiological principles as they relate to sport and other physical activity.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HPEP 681 - Internship in Physical Education
5 credits
The purpose of the physical education internship is to provide additional opportunities for the graduate student to refine and extend the knowledge, skills, and dispositions learned during student teaching. Graduate students are placed in local schools and are responsible for planning and implementing contemporary and creative practices into those programs. Supervisory Fee required.
Prerequisite(s): 6 hours in the program and permission of the program director.
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HPEP 682 - Adapted Physical Education Internship
5 credits.
The graduate student will develop knowledge of current concepts and trends in adapted physical education and be able to plan, implement, and assess a physical education program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals (PreK-12). Supervisory Fee required.
Prerequisite(s): 6 hours in the program and permission of the program director.
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HPEP 695 - Special Topics
1-3 credits.
This course investigates selected special topics in Health and Physcial Education. The topics may vary from semester to semester. It may be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor.
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History |
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HIST 595 - Special Topics
1-3 credits.
This course investigates selected special topics in history. The topics may vary from semester to semester. It may be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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Information Systems and Cyber Security |
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ISCS 570 - Information Technology
3 credits.
This course focuses on the function of Information Systems (IS) and the Information Technology (IT) infrastructure and the role they play in the organization. The strategic, economic and managerial aspecs of technology adoptioin decisions and IT governance policies are examined from the organizational leader’s perspective. Both existing and emerging technologies will be studies to provide awareness of current trends, organizational impact, risks and benefits. The objective of this course is to prepare managers to provide leadership in the use of information systems and information technology across the enterprise, regardless of functional area.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ISCS 595 - Special Topics
1-3 credits.
This course investigates selected special topics in information systems and cyber security. The topics may vary from semester to semester. It may be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ISCS 695 - Special Topics
1-3 credits.
This course investigates selected special topics in Information Systems and Cyber Security. The topics may vary from semester to semester. It may be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor.
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Management |
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MANG 500 - MBA Foundation: Management
1 credit.
This is an introductory business course for students who have not enrolled in any formal business curricula. In this course, students learn the basic principles, theory foundations, term definitions, and important fundamental concepts of management. Grading is Pass (P)/Not Pass (NP).
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MANG 501 - MBA Foundation: Statistics
1 credit.
This is an introductory business course for students who have not enrolled in any formal business curricula. In this course, students learn the basic principles, theory foundations, term definitions, and important fundamental concepts of statistics. Grading is Pass (P)/Not Pass (NP).
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MANG 564 - Leadership, Group Dynamics, and Team Building
3 credits.
This course introduces the multifaceted role of an effective leader/manager. Human behavior at the individual, group and organization levels is examined as well as techniques for leading people in the organizational environment. Topics include: various developmental areas of leadership, including communications, social responsibility, and personal development, the role of an effective leader, small group and team leadership, work motivation, conflict resolution, managing workplace relationships, and personality influences on work attitudes and behaviors.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MANG 575 - Managing Data for Strategic Decision Making
3 credits.
This course introduces the techniques of quantitative and statistical analysis for management decision making. Major topics include decision analysis, statistical inference, regression, and linear programming.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MANG 595 - Special Topics
1-3 credits.
This course investigates selected special topics in management. The topics may vary from semester to semester. It may be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MANG 662 - Strategic Human Resources Management and Motivation
3 credits.
This course explores ways that line managers, employees, and human resource (HR) managers can effectively align their activities with the goals of the organization and the needs of employees. Course content focuses on activities such as recruitment and selection, compensation, and benefits. The course will also explore how basic organizational behavior concepts such as perception and attribution, as well as motivation theories apply to HR policies and procedures.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MANG 663 - Services Operations Management
3 credits.
This course addresses the planning, decision-making and implementation of effective managerial and operational procedures in the service sector, including; managerial problem solving processes that involve staffing and retention of personnel, conflict resolution, shrinkage, financial analysis, and crisis management.
Prerequisite(s): MANG 575 .
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MANG 664 - Negotiation
3 credits
A study of negotiation and conflict resolution theory and application in various settings, with emphasis on the psychology of negotiations and the dynamics of interpersonal and intergroup conflict. Students will learn theories of negotiation, actively practice negotiating and conflict resolutions skills, and reflect upon their learning.
Prerequisite(s): MANG 564
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MANG 687 - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
3 credits.
This course examines functions of opportunity development and business planning for success in entrepreneurial ventures. Students will explore the planning, marketing, organizing, financing, and management of a new business venture that they might personally initiate, or that they may be involved with in the context of a new business being developed within the structure of an existing organization. Students will write business plans during the course to test the feasibility of their business concept and to act as the blueprint for a potential start-up venture.
Prerequisite(s): FINA 550 .
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MANG 693 - Strategic Consulting
3 credits
This course will involve an on-the-job learning experience designed to give students an opportunity to apply their technical and professional skills developed throughout their MBA program and to observe organizations in action. This course incorporates team building skills as well as strategic consulting practices. It enhances the curricula of the MBA program with an experiential component and to offers a joint opportunity for business executives and faculty to enhance the education of future business leaders.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 540 , ECON 509 , FINA 550 , ISCS 570 , MANG 564 , MANG 575 , MARK 588 , and Permission of Instructor.
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MANG 695 - Special Topics
1-3 credits.
This course investigates selected special topics in management. The topics may vary from semester to semester. It may be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor.
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MANG 697 - Strategic Management and Business Policy
3 credits
This course helps students integrate the functional expertise from areas such as accounting, finance, management, marketing, and production. Concepts and tools acquired from these functional areas provide the basis for approaching strategic problems from a holistic managerial perspective.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 540 , ECON 509 , FINA 550 , ISCS 570 , MANG 564 and MANG 575 , MARK 588 , and Permission of Instructor.
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Marketing |
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MARK 500 - MBA Foundation: Marketing
1 credit.
This is an introductory business course for students who have not enrolled in any formal business curricula. In this course, students learn the basic principles, theory foundations, term definitions, and important fundamental concepts of marketing. Grading is Pass (P)/Not Pass (NP).
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MARK 588 - Strategic Marketing: Products and Services
3 credits.
This course presents an overview of marketing and the activities involved in the delivery of goods and services to the consumer. Topics include the identification of target markets, the development of a marketing mix, the special challenges of service delivery, the importance of retailing, and relationship marketing.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MARK 595 - Special Topics
1-3 credits.
This course investigates selected special topics in retail management or marketing. The topics may vary from semester to semester. It may be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MARK 681 - International Marketing and Retailing
3 credits.
This course includes the study and analysis of processes, practices and issues in an international, multinational, and/or global setting and the theoretical and applied analysis of marketing concepts with implications for products and services. Students will consider current issues related to doing business within multicultural environments and focus on the social, cultural, economic, technological, and regulatory environments. Of particular interest are marketing, retail, and management issues with an overview of theories, principles, and operational methods.
Prerequisite(s): MARK 588 .
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MARK 683 - Consumer Behavior and Research
3 credits.
This course explores the nature of the consumer purchase decision process for goods and services. It emphasizes both descriptive and conceptual analysis of consumer behavior with a focus on theory and research essential to an understanding of individual choice behavior. It incorporates a critical analysis of buyer behavior theory. It makes intensive use of contributions from the social and behavioral science literatures. It examines individual and group behavior of consumers, as well as both marketing management and public policy decision making. Focus on managerial decision making utilizing marketing research techniques.
Prerequisite(s): MARK 588 .
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MARK 685 - Supply Chain Management and Purchasing
3 credits.
This course will study the elements and management of marketing channels. A marketing channel is viewed as an inter-organizational system involved with the task of making goods, services, and concepts available for consumption by enhancing their time, place, and possession utilities. The importance of the changing retail landscape will be thoroughly explored through the examination of environmental factors such as technology and competition. The focus is on how institutions can effectively and efficiently transmit things of value from points of conception, extraction, and/or production to points of consumption. Emphasis is placed on managerial decision making in the design, operation and management of channel systems. Business buying behavior and purchasing considerations will also be explored.
Prerequisite(s): MARK 588 .
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MARK 687 - Integrated Marketing Communications
3 credits
This course focuses on planning and executing integrated marketing communication strategies, that focus on building the brand, including essential principles and analytical tools used in advertising, public relations, sales promotion, selling, and direct marketing.
Prerequisite(s): MARK 588 .
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MARK 693 - Strategic Consulting
3 credits.
This course will involve an on-the-job learning experience designed to give students an opportunity to apply their technical and professional skills developed throughout their MBA program and to observe organizations in action. This course incorporates team building skills as well as strategic consulting practices. It enhances the curricula of the MBA program with an experiential component and to offers a joint opportunity for business executives and faculty to enhance the education of future business leaders.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 540 , ECON 509 , FINA 550 , ISCS 570 , MANG 564 , MANG 575 , MARK 588 , and Permission of Instructor.
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MARK 695 - Special Topics
1-3 credits.
This course investigates selected special topics in retail management or marketing. The topics may vary from semester to semester. It may be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor.
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MARK 697 - Strategic Retail Management
3 credits
This course covers the development, organization, implementation, and control of retail strategies in the context of the retail mix of product, price, promotion, and distribution. Case studies are used to apply the concepts. Students will apply strategic decisions in the retail sector utilizing analytical decision-making skills. Course content includes the fundamentals of strategic decision-making, competitive strategies, industry structure, retail site selection, and performance measurement within the retail organization, retailing community and government programs.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 540 , ECON 509 , FINA 550 , ISCS 570 , MANG 564 and MANG 575 , MARK 588 , and permission of instructor.
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MATH 595 - Special Topics
1-3 credits.
This course investigates selected special topics in mathematics. The topics may vary from semester to semester. It may be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MATH 651 - Numbers and Operations for K-8 Teachers.
3 credits.
The course is designed to develop a comprehensive understanding of our number system and how its structure is related to computations and problem solving. Special attention will also be given to children’s thinking, how they learn this basic mathematics, their problem solving strategies, and how they construct their understanding of our number system and arithmetic.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MATH 653 - Rational Numbers and Proportional Reasoning for K-8 Teachers
3 credits.
This course will cover the basic number strands in fractions and rational numbers, decimals, percents, ratios, and proportions in the school curriculum. Instruction will cover interpretations, computations, and estimation with activities that develop rational number concepts, skills, and proportional reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MATH 655 - Functions and Algebra for Elementary School Teachers
3 credits.
This course will examine representing and analyzing mathematical situations and structures using generalization, algebraic symbols, and reasoning. Attention will be given to the transition from arithmetic to algebra, working with quantitative change, and the description of and prediction of change.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MATH 657 - Geometry and Measurement for Elementary School Teachers.
3 credits.
This course explores the foundations of informal measurement and geometry in one, two, and three dimensions. The van Hiele model for geometric learning is used as a framework for how children build their understanding of length, area, volume, angles, and geometric relationships. Visualization, spatial reasoning, and geometric modeling are stressed.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MATH 659 - Probability and Statistics for Elementary School Teachers
3 credits.
An introduction to probability, descriptive statistics, and data analysis. Topics studied will include the exploration of randomness, data representation, and modeling. Descriptive statistics will include measures of central tendency, dispersion, distributions, and regression. The analysis of experiments requiring hypothesizing, experimental design and data gathering will also be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MATH 671 - College Algebra for Middle School Teachers
3 credits.
Algebra is a tool for working with data and modeling physical situations. This course is designed to provide additional mathematical background and expertise in Algebra I topics for teachers pursuing the algebra add-on endorsement for their teaching license. The primary topics to be covered will be algebraic expressions, exponents and exponential functions, direct and indirect variation, proportions, linear functions, graphing, systems of equations and inequalities, polynomials, factoring, quadratic functions and roots. Best practice teaching techniques will be modeled.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MATH 672 - Discrete Mathematics for Middle School Teachers
3 credits
Mathematical problem solving is studied in the context of various mathematics topics and their applications in Algebra I and middle school mathematics. These topics may include cryptography, graph theory, linear programming, logic, patterning, set theory, and financial models.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MATH 673 - Trigonometry and Algebra for Middle School Teachers
3 credits.
Teachers will explore logarithmic functions and introductory trigonometry. Conceptual understanding and procedural fluency will be developed in problem settings based on real data. An emphasis is placed on proportional reasoning and modeling. The course will use graphing calculators along with motion detectors and temperature probes.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 671 .
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