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BUS 590 - Writing Skills for Graduate Study in Practitioner Programs (1-3)
This course is designed to help students make the transition from college-level writing to “real world” professional communication. The course exposes students to advanced research resources and strategies particular to their chosen profession enabling them to produce professional documents and develop a sophisticated understanding of style, structure, and audience. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have the knowledge and skills to accommodate information to specific audiences; to use stylistic and visual devices to make information more accessible; to hypothesize and present arguments or points of view accurately and effectively; and to edit their work as well as that of their peers.
(Pass/Fail - not repeatable).
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BUS 601 - International Business and Economics (3)
A course that examines international business from an applications standpoint. Students learn how political, economic, and cultural differences affect the business functions and practices of management, human resource management, marketing and finance.
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BUS 602 - Human Resource Management (3)
A focus on the field of human resource planning at the organizational level. Topics include the analysis of present systems; familiarization with human resource models, ideas, theories, and instruments; forecasting future needs; procurement of an appropriate labor pool; knowledge of labor legislation; design and implementation of new systems; and an examination of current trends in the human resource field.
Required core course.
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BUS 603 - Ethics and Social Responsibility (3)
A more diverse, technologically changing society produces differing ethical standards that must be examined by managers for their application to decisions that are made about tasks and people within the workplace. This course examines the relationship between business (both for-profit and not-for-profit) organizations and society as a whole, and specifically, the responsibility of business to society.
Required core course.
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BUS 604 - Advanced Organizational Behavior (3)
A course providing students the opportunity to conduct an in-depth study of human behavior in organizations. It focuses on the theory underlying individual behavior in organizations and the application of that theory to managerial issues that are present in today’s organizations. Major areas of study include motivation, group processes, power and influence, and conflict resolution.
Required core course.
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BUS 605 - Management and Regulatory Law (3)
A brief introduction to the American legal system, including the roles of federal and state regulatory agencies. Several regulatory schemes are studied, including EEOC, EPA, OSHA, FDA, and SEC. Current legal topics of interest to supervisors and managers (e.g., sexual harassment and American Disabilities Act) are discussed. Students examine the rights and responsibilities of individuals and organizations in American industry, and identify appropriate managerial actions related to specific regulatory situations.
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BUS 606 - Financial Issues for Managers (3)
A course designed for non-financial managers, emphasizing the use of both accounting and financial information as decision-making tools. Students learn to assess the financial strength of an organization through financial ratio analysis, and to examine factors considered in financial and investment decisions. The course is taught using readings, problem analyses, and case studies.
Required core course.
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BUS 607 - Strategic Management (3)
An exploration of the concepts of strategy and strategic management. The course focuses on the impact of organization design, internal and external environments, organizational policy, and strategic planning on the overall functioning of the organization.
Required core course.
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BUS 608 - Communication in a Global Environment (3)
In this course, students analyze the communication process between and among people in a culturally diverse population. The course examines multicultural communication on both a domestic and global level, using business-to-business perspectives, as well as business-to-consumer. Students learn to apply multicultural communication theories to an increasingly diverse audience and culture-specific belief and value systems/norms to the process of audience analysis.
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BUS 609 - Leadership in Political, Social, and Economic Contexts (3)
A course examining leadership and change in 20th century America and the effect these changes have had on industry and the management of profit-seeking and non-profit organizations. Particular emphasis is given to the shift from a manufacturing economy to one centered on the service sector and information sharing. Students learn the role that leaders have played in various social, political, economic, and intellectual movements, and how those movements, in part, shape the challenges and opportunities faced by leaders today.
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BUS 610 - Communication in the 21st Century (3)
Communication in the 21st century has been dramatically changed by new technologies. This course is designed to help students harness the power of new technologies and develop skills for symbolic analysis - manipulations of words, data, and visual representations to communicate effectively. Students will develop knowledge and skills to communicate more effectively with increasingly diverse audiences using rapidly changing technologies in an environment of information overload.
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BUS 611 - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (3)
This course explores the important role entrepreneurs play in local communities and the national economy. It focuses on the unique characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and their ability to identify, analyze, and cultivate an idea for a business opportunity. Students learn the processes for analyzing new ideas, how to conduct industry and competitor analysis, how to assess a new venture’s viability, and how to obtain financing to support the launch of a new venture. The goal of the course is to give students the knowledge and skills to actually do something with good ideas they have for making an impact on organizations and to understand the entrepreneur’s role as a change agent.
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BUS 615 - Leading the Non-Profit Organization (3)
An exploration of the leadership and management issues unique to non-profit organizations and the environmental factors that influence their operation. Students develop the knowledge and skills for fund-raising, recruitment and development of volunteers, and the deployment of volunteers to achieve organizational objectives.
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BUS 617 - International Trade and Finance (3)
An examination of current theories of international trade, finance, and economic development with a focus on contemporary issues in international economics. Students study both macro- and micro-economic issues and develop an international perspective of economic concerns. In addition, students learn how their decisions as consumers, workers, producers, and citizens affect the international economy and their own futures as managers.
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BUS 620 - Managing Change (3)
A course examining the processes of innovation and transformation as leadership activities that focus on planned, purposeful, and consciously directed change. Students develop the confidence to act as initiators of change and the ability to envision and choose effective paths of change. Through exploration of theories of change, technology, organizational behavior, and human behavior, students develop skills and knowledge that enable them to respond creatively and effectively to a diverse range of situations and minimize the organizational and human stress created by a change effort.
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BUS 622 - Leadership in Organizations (3)
An exploration of the concept of leadership using various theoretical and scholarly views, approached with a view to application. Students will learn to distinguish between leaders and managers from both role and task perspectives. Through examination of established and emerging leadership theories, students will develop an understanding of the role of leaders as visionaries, team builders, and change agents.
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BUS 625 - Strategic Human Capital Management (3)
Finding the right people, engaging them well, and managing their development results in better organizational performance. Students in this course will learn how to assess an organization’s human assets in the context of developing the strategic value of employees. The course provides a framework for students to integrate human capital management as part of the overall business strategy. Students will develop skills for mapping the growth of key competencies needed for organizational success and evaluating the readiness of their business units to accomplish each unit’s strategic objectives. Upon conclusion of the course, students will know how to build a human capital strategic plan that will aid the organization in achieving its strategic goals.
Pre-requisite: BUS 602 .
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BUS 626 - Developing Talent (3)
To acquire, develop and maintain an organization’s human capital, effective outcomes-driven training and development must be a major activity of the organization. The goal of the course is for students to develop an understanding of the skills, abilities, and practical elements of employee development and performance improvement in organizations. Students will learn (1) theories of adult learning; (2) how to identify learning needs through assessments; (3) how to analyze jobs and tasks to determine training and development goals; (4) how to design effective training and development programs using different techniques or methods; (5) how to implement a variety a different training and development activities, and (6) how to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of training and development programs.
Pre-requisite: BUS 602 .
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BUS 627 - Compensation and Benefits (3)
The course focuses on the critical issues related to the strategic management of the organization’s compensation and benefit system. Students will learn to: explain competitive advantage and the relationship of compensation and benefits to that advantage; understand the impact of reward systems on the firm’s ability to recruit and retain highly skilled and motivated employees; identify and describe job evaluation and pay equity; understand employment law and procedure as they apply to compensation and benefit systems; align reward programs to strategic objectives of the organization; compare and contrast various pay and compensation systems; explain the interaction of compensation strategy and various employment policies and practices; and recognize differences between pay and benefits in the United States and other countries.
Pre-requisite: BUS 602 .
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BUS 628 - Legal Issues and Public Policy (3)
This course covers principles of law associated with the employment relationship. Students will learn the federal, state, and local laws that impact decision-making and business practice, understand the legal process as it relates to employment issues, and develop the ability to research legal issues effectively. Topics include the hiring process, employment at-will, wrongful discharge, employment discrimination, harassment in the work place, leaves of absence, employee privacy issues, wage and hour issues, and collective bargaining. Students learn how to organize and create a fair and positive working environment and how to design appropriate and effective ways to conduct investigations into employee misconduct.
Pre-requisite: BUS 602 .
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BUS 629 - Employee Relations (3)
This course examines current legal and social issues that affect the employee-to-employer relationship and considers practical actions to address these issues. Students learn how to identify, investigate, and resolve issues across the employee life cycle. Topics include the role of HR in employee relations; common transactions within the employment relationship, the assessment of risk in employment actions; quality of work life, culture and respect in the workplace; diversity and inclusion; and handling formal complaints and discipline.
Pre-requisite: BUS 602 .
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BUS 630 - International Marketing (3)
The exploration of an integrated approach to international marketing from a managerial perspective, focusing on both conceptual and empirical issues. This course includes a geopolitical and cultural overview, as well as coverage of the international marketing environment, international marketing strategy implications, the coordination and control of international marketing programs, and the ways in which electronic commerce is changing the way firms market their products and services. Students develop the knowledge and skills needed to operate successfully in the global marketplace.
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BUS 632 - Legal Aspects of International Business (3)
This course is an examination and comparison of legal systems that control international/multinational business. Upon completion of this course, students will know and understand the rights of an individual or an enterprise in international tribunals, the process of dispute reconciliation in international situations, and the international laws regarding foreign investments, intellectual property, and sales of goods and services.
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BUS 635 - Strategies in Electronic Commerce (3)
This course examines the impact of information technology on the design, implementation, and ongoing management of an integrated marketing program. Students will evaluate the use of the World Wide Web and related technologies as a marketing channel through competitive analysis, consumer analysis, market segmentation and the product, pricing, distribution and promotion functions. Through examination of the extraordinary potential of this medium and the concerns that must be satisfied, students will learn strategies for establishing a successful presence in the electronic market place.
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BUS 636 - Introduction to Project Management (3)
This course is an introduction to project management processes and knowledge areas. Upon completion of this course, students will understand project management, its relationship to other management disciplines, and the role of the project manager. Students will learn project management processes and the inputs and outputs of project management knowledge areas and will understand the relationships among project management processes and knowledge areas.
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BUS 637 - Initiating and Planning Projects (3)
This course will focus on the knowledge areas involved in the processes of initiating and planning projects. Upon completion of this course, students will understand the inputs and outputs of each knowledge area involved in these two processes. Those knowledge areas include Project Integration Management, Project Scope Management, Project Time Management, Project Cost Management, Project Quality Management, Project Human Resources Management, Project Communications Management, Project Risk Management, Project Procurement Management, and Project Stakeholder Management.
Pre-requisite: BUS 636 .
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BUS 638 - Executing and Closing Projects (3)
This course will focus on the knowledge areas involved in the processes of executing and closing projects. Upon completion of this course, students will understand the inputs and outputs of each knowledge area involved in these two processes. Those knowledge areas include Project Integration Management, Project Quality Management, Project Human Resources Management, Project Communications Management, Project Procurement Management, and Project Stakeholder Management.
Pre-requisite: BUS 637 .
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BUS 639 - Monitoring and Controlling Projects (3)
This course will focus on the knowledge areas involved in the process of monitoring and controlling projects. Upon completion of this course, students will understand the inputs and outputs of each knowledge area involved in this process. Those knowledge areas include Project Integration Management, Project Scope Management, Project Time Management, Project Cost Management, Project Quality Management, Project Communications Management, Project Risk Management, Project Procurement Management, and Project Stakeholder Management.
Pre-requisite: BUS 638 .
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BUS 643 - International Organizational Behavior (3)
This course provides the knowledge fundamentals for management in a global business environment. Students explore concepts related to business and national culture, cross-cultural communication, cross-cultural negotiations, multinational strategies, the effective structure and design of multinational enterprises (big and small), international human resource management, cross-cultural organizational behavior, and a global perspective on ethics. Students develop an understanding of the basics of management and leadership across cultures and the knowledge and skills to set objectives, plan strategies, develop and implement policies, and design organizational structures for the operation of international organizations.
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BUS 652 - Strategic Planning (3)
In this course, students learn the theories that form the foundation for the strategic planning process, and develop the knowledge and skills to accomplish the specific steps of the strategic planning process. Topics include environmental analysis (internal and external), audit of the organizational culture, mission formulation, performance audit, strategic success indicators, contingency planning, strategic business modeling, and action plan integration.
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BUS 671 - Directed Study (1-3)
A course allowing students to conduct an in-depth exploration of a topic that is of special interest to them. The topic must be submitted, in writing, to the Office of Graduate Studies and must be approved by the Dean. Additionally, the final product must conform to the specifications agreed upon by the instructor, the student, and the Dean.
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BUS 680 - Foundations of Research (3)
A course which provides students with a basic foundation in qualitative and quantitative research methods. It is a conceptual introduction to research methods and terminology, and is the first of three required courses that prepare students to complete the project or thesis requirement. Course content includes an introduction to: research and the nature of data, qualitative and quantitative assumptions, research design, sampling, data collection, data analysis, ethical issues in the treatment of human subjects, writing a literature review, the use of an appropriate style manual, and scholarly writing.
Required core course.
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BUS 685 - Research Methods (3)
This course provides students with the tools to design quantitative, qualitative, or mixed method research to address a thesis question. Upon completion of this course, students will understand the major types of social research and their purposes, the importance of theory in conducting good research, and the differences among three major approaches to social research. In addition, students will understand the types of qualitative research methods and under what conditions their uses are appropriate as well as the types of quantitative research methods and under what conditions their uses are appropriate. Students will select a research method, explain its selection, and design a research approach intended to answer their research questions. They will present their research design, explain its purpose, and demonstrate how it will answer their research question.
Pre-requisite: BUS 680 .
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BUS 697 - Selected Topics in Leadership (3)
This course offers opportunities to investigate topics in the study of leadership that are not covered in other courses and provides a procedure for faculty to pilot new courses.
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BUS 698 - Selected Topics in International Business (3)
This course offers opportunities to investigate topics in the study of international business that are not covered in other courses and provides a procedure for faculty to pilot new courses.
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BUS 699 - Selected Topics (3)
An investigation of topics of relevance to managers. Each three-hour course constitutes an option in the elective requirement for the Master of Arts in Management program.
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BUS 785 - Leadership from the Inside Out (1)
This course guides students through a reflective journey that gets to the heart of significant leadership transformation: growing as people in order to grow as leaders. The focus is on more than the external act of leadership; it is on gaining deep insights and practices that enhance students’ effectiveness as leaders for life. The goal of the reflective journey is to help students identify how they can consciously make a difference by fully living their potential. Students will develop skills and tools needed to lead with authentic influence that creates value. They will be able to assess the degree to which they are living and leading on purpose, from a place of character, in alignment with core values, and examine how they currently are and in the future can lead with an enriched sense of service.
Prerequisite: BUS 680 .
(Pass/Fail)
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BUS 786 - The “Person” as Leader Coach: Basic Competencies (1)
Building on the focus on personal awareness in BUS 785, this course expands the focus to include interpersonal and leader awareness, particularly in relation to leader impact. Students will learn: the power of connecting authentically with others through personal “story”; the relationship of non-doing to leader effectiveness; ways to live and lead more authentically from a place of purpose and values; ways to silence the inner critics that keep individuals from acting bravely and reaching their potential; and ways personality type impacts communication and personal and professional relationships. In addition, students will be introduced to coaching models and will apply specific coaching skills, including self-management, listening at deeper levels, and asking powerful questions. Paired with faculty coaches, students will engage in a one-on-one coaching partnership to develop an understanding of the power of coaching.
Prerequisite: BUS 785
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BUS 787 - Coaching Others Toward Success: Skills Competency Application (1)
The primary focus of this course is on the application of key coaching skills, including the use of acknowledgement, curiosity, intuition, metaphor, meta-view, powerful questions and listening. Students will critique audio-and video-taped coaching sessions, participate in interactive skills practice sessions, and receive feedback. The course also provides an opportunity for students to grow in their understanding of diversity and assess their level of cultural competence (using the Intercultural Development Inventory instrument). Students receive an Individualized Personal Development Plan with suggestions for growing their cultural competence. Students will apply the skills they have learned throughout the Leader Coach program by facilitating a one-on-one coaching partnership over four to six weeks, where they are the coach.
Prerequisite: BUS 786
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BUS 788 - Creating a Value-Added Leadership Legacy (1)
This is the culminating course for the Developing Leader Coaches capstone program. Students will demonstrate mastery over the content they have learned in a two-part final project. In Part A, students will provide a synthesis of key learning in a personal reflection paper, describing specifically how that learning has changed them personally and professionally and how they will apply their learning as a leader. In Part B, students will demonstrate higher-level thinking (on Bloom’s taxonomy) by taking key concepts from the course that were meaningful to them and creating a “leadership legacy” project - a detailed, deliverable, interactive workshop, program or course, created for a target audience they select. As a culminating event, students will present their final project orally.
Prerequisite: BUS 787
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BUS 798 - Research in Management (1)
This course allows students to focus on a topic related to management relevant to their research interests. While enrolled in this course students will develop a research proposal. Components of the research proposal are Introduction, Literature Review, and Methods chapters. The Introduction includes the purpose and the significance of the study. The Literature Review includes a review and critical analysis of research related to the thesis topic. The Methods chapter includes the methodology for data collection, a description of participants as well as the criteria for recruitment and the ethical considerations related to their participation. Once the proposal is approved, students will collect, analyze, and interpret their research data to create their Results chapter. In the conclusion, students will discuss their findings and suggest future research.
Pre-requisite: BUS 685 .
(Pass/Fail)
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COU 590 - Writing Skills for Graduate Study in Practitioner Programs (1-3)
This course is designed to help students make the transition from college-level writing to “real world” professional communication. The course exposes students to advanced research resources and strategies particular to their chosen profession enabling them to produce professional documents and develop a sophisticated understanding of style, structure, and audience. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have the knowledge and skills to accommodate information to specific audiences; to use stylistic and visual devices to make information more accessible; to hypothesize and present arguments or points of view accurately and effectively; and to edit their work as well as that of their peers.
(Pass/Fail - not repeatable).
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COU 592 - Reorientation to Counseling (1 - 6)
This course is designed to help students review and integrate the basic knowledge and skills from the course work completed prior to their leave of absence from the program. The review of the course work should reflect: a balance between theory and practice; application to the counseling setting or to current counseling issues; linkage to research and scientific publications; potential for positive application in practice; and clearly defined assessment guidelines. The course requires the development and articulation of current Professional Identity and Orientation statements.
The course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
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COU 595 - Foundations in Professional Mental Health Counseling (3)
This course orients students to the field of mental health counseling and develops foundational skills for entry into the clinical mental health counseling program.Students extend their life experiences into a dynamic personal mission statement and develop a personal theory of change.Students develop skills in critical evaluation in both self-reflective and peer-review settings.Students demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal communication strategies allowing the successful dissemination and defense of professional correspondence and positions. Students are exposed to the ambiguity that is inherent in the field of mental health counseling. Students explore the pedagogy of transformational learning and formulate their professional commitment toward ongoing growth and development.Upon completion of this course students will better understand themselves and their desire to pursue a degree in counseling.
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COU 599 - Selected Topics (1-3)
Subject-specific courses may be developed within this category to address basic sets of skills and knowledge in psychological mindedness, fundamentals of behavioral research and statistics, or human development.
Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits (Pass/Fail).
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COU 601 - Counseling Skills and Techniques (3)
This course provides an orientation to counseling as a helping profession and addresses the importance of establishing and maintaining a therapeutic relationship. Focus is placed on developing the essential listening and interviewing skills necessary for effective counseling. The course emphasizes counselor self-awareness and counselor development, and includes the use of recorded counseling interviews and role plays. Students are exposed to culturally responsive helper skills.
Required core course.
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COU 602 - Theories of Counseling (3)
This course examines classic and contemporary theories and models of counseling. The theories provide a foundation for conceptualizing client presentation and selecting appropriate interventions. Students develop a personal model of counseling which is consistent with current professional research and practice. Emphasis is placed on understanding the therapeutic factors that contribute to the effectiveness of counseling. The course addresses help-seeking behaviors of clients and ethical and culturally relevant counseling interventions. The course explores the impact of technology on the counseling profession and provides students with the opportunity to actively practice counseling skills.
Prerequisite: COU 601 .
Required core course.
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COU 605 - Brief Counseling in Employee Assistance Programs (3)
A presentation of theory, methodology, and practice of several modes of brief psychotherapy, including the crisis intervention model and brief cognitive therapy. Emphasis is placed upon acquisition of skills considered to be essential for the effective practice of short-term counseling intervention. The course will provide students with a working knowledge of brief counseling and will survey core components of the EAP field, such as substance abuse, ethical concerns in work place counseling, work/life training, community networking, and critical incident stress debriefing. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1) identify the basic elements of brief counseling; 2) demonstrate the basic skills related to brief counseling; and 3) provide an overview of the EAP field and describe the differences between local programs.
Prerequisite: COU 601 , COU 602 .
Elective course.
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COU 607 - Assessment of Adult and Adolescent Substance Abuse: Addiction Severity Index (ASI) & Comprehensive Adolescent Severity Inventory (C ASI) (3)
This course is designed to prepare mental health professionals to effectively assess adult and adolescent substance use and abuse in conjunction with criminal behaviors. A key component in the assessment process is developing knowledge of client criminogenic needs and how these impact substance use, abuse, and addiction. Students learn how to use the ASI and CASI instruments to gather comprehensive information to diagnose and treat substance abuse and addiction.
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COU 610 - Psychopathology (3)
Intended for career professionals in the mental health field, the course studies the wide spectrum of behavior, cognitive and emotional conditions affecting children, adolescents, and adults. Incorporating current psychological, sociological and educational research, class work involves an applied, as well as conceptual, holistic study of both healthy and abnormal maladaptive mental health conditions. As a foundation for effective counseling, upon completing the course students will be able to accurately identify and diagnostically classify specific as well as broad categories of emotionally pathological and behaviorally dysfunctional conditions. Emphasis is placed on the use of evidence based, research, theory, and analytically sound assessment methods including functional behavior assessment and differential diagnostic procedures. Focus is also directed to the successful application of clinical methods and techniques in the assessment and documentation process, to include accurate case formulations which serve as the basis for interventions and treatment planning.
Required core course.
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COU 612 - Clinical Assessment (3)
An exploration of clinical assessment issues and techniques, including a survey of available psychological tests. A solid understanding of measurement principles and the statistics needed to understand them is emphasized, as well as the ability to critically evaluate the selection, use, and interpretation of tests and assessment procedures.
Prerequisite: COU 610 and COU 675 .
Required core course.
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COU 616 - Grief and Bereavement Counseling (3)
This course focuses on the study of grief and the techniques of grief and bereavement counseling. The central focus of the study involves the social psychological aspects of grief, causes or foundations of grief; the processes of grieving; and grief counseling. Participants will become familiar with counseling skills that may provide assistance during situations of grief and crisis.
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COU 617 - Spirituality in Counseling (3)
This course is an in-depth study of spirituality and its incorporation into counseling, especially examining the need for counseling to address spiritual issues and the commitment of the mental health professions to examine this aspect of client’s lives. Students develop a knowledge base for the process of integrating spirituality into their counseling, learn specific guidelines and suggestions for this integration, and develop skills to deal with issues that arise in the process.
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COU 618 - Mental Health Ethics, Law and Professional Practice (3)
An examination of the mission, goals, and objectives of professional mental health organizations. Students learn and apply codes of ethics, laws, and regulations pertaining to counseling and professional standards of performance.
Required core course.
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COU 620 - The Role of the Professional Mental Health Counselor in the Community (3)
This course investigates core issues in mental health counseling with a focus on the role of professional counselors in their community. The course explores the multiple roles and responsibilities of counselors as practitioners and consultants. Students will develop knowledge of community-based resources and will be exposed to models of mental health prevention and wellness, crisis intervention techniques, the psychological dimensions of disaster, trauma-informed care, and suicide risk assessment and prevention. The course also examines the impact of technology on the counseling relationship, counseling process, and the profession and explores how to effectively utilize technology to provide counseling in rural, underserved areas. Upon completion of this course students will know how to provide counseling in emergency situations and how to use technology effectively in counseling.
Pre-requisite: COU 601 , COU 602 , COU 610 .
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COU 621 - Counseling Practicum I (0 or 3)
A supervised practicum experience which emphasizes the implementation and refinement of individual and group counseling skills. The practicum experience consists of a minimum of 100 hours that includes: (a) a minimum of 40 hours of direct service work with clients; (b) a minimum of one hour per week of individual supervision with the on-site supervisor; and (c) a minimum of one and a half hours per week of group supervision provided by a counselor education program faculty member. The practicum experience is designed to provide exposure to direct service work with clients as well as to other professional activities which are part of the daily operation of the practicum site. Students are limited to collecting a maximum of 10 hours of experience per week.
Prerequisite:
1) Successful completion of COU 601 , COU 602 , COU 610 , COU 612 , COU 675 ;
2) admission to Level 2; and
3) successful completion of 17 hours of Level 2 courses.
(Pass/Fail).
Required core course.
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COU 622 - Counseling Practicum II (0 or 3)
A supervised practicum experience which emphasizes the implementation and refinement of individual and group counseling skills. The practicum experience consists of a minimum of 100 hours that includes: (a) a minimum of 40 hours of direct service work with clients; (b) a minimum of one hour per week of individual supervision with the on-site supervisor; and (c) a minimum of one and a half hours per week of group supervision provided by a counselor education program faculty member. The practicum experience is designed to provide exposure to direct service work with clients as well as to other professional activities which are part of the daily operation of the practicum site. Students are limited to collecting a maximum of 20 hours of experience per week.
Prerequisite: 1) Successful completion of COU 621 .
(Pass/Fail).
Required core course.
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COU 623 - Counseling Practicum III (0 or 3)
A supervised practicum experience which emphasizes the implementation and refinement of individual and group counseling skills. The practicum experience consists of a minimum of 100 hours that includes: (a) a minimum of 40 hours of direct service work with clients; (b) a minimum of one hour per week of individual supervision with the on-site supervisor; and (c) a minimum of one and a half hours per week of group supervision provided by a counselor education program faculty member. The practicum experience is designed to provide exposure to direct service work with clients as well as to other professional activities which are part of the daily operation of the practicum site. Students are limited to collecting a maximum of 20 hours of experience per week.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of COU 622 .
Elective course.
(Pass/Fail).
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COU 627 - Professional Identity Development I (1)
This seminar is the first of a series of three seminars. The focus of this seminar is on examining core issues in the development of a professional identity as a counselor. The student will: 1) begin to recognize personal characteristics identified in the research literature as essential for effective mental health counselors; 2) initiate the ongoing process of individual strength and skill assessment, and 3) document the learning that occurs and how that learning can be applied in counseling settings.
Required course for all students in Level I.
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COU 627L - Professional Identity Development Seminar I (0)
This seminar course allows for a seamless monitoring of the student throughout Professional Identity Development I.
Required for students in Level I.
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COU 628 - Professional Identity Development II (1)
The focus of this second seminar is on the student’s development of the key functional professional skill areas necessary in the effective mental health counselor. The student will: 1) develop a personal and professional strength and skill assessment plan; 2) document the assessed skills; and 3) identify elements of the program that facilitate the development of these skills.
Prerequisite: COU 627 .
Required course for all students in Level II.
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COU 628L - Professional Identity Development Seminar II (0)
This seminar course allows for a seamless monitoring of the student throughout Professional Identity Development II.
Prerequisite: COU 627
Required for student in Level II.
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COU 629 - Professional Identity Development III (1)
The third seminar allows the student to explore the application of his/her professional development and its relevance to counseling, consultation and supervision. The student will: 1) develop a personal philosophy of counseling and personal career goals; 2) address the personal impact of practical professional issues (including professional credentialing by certification or licensure, accreditation practices and standards, and the effects of public policy on these issues); and 3) become familiar with practical details of professional practice.
Prerequisite: COU 628 .
Required course for all students in Level III.
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COU 629L - Professional Identity Development Seminar III (0)
This seminar course allows for a seamless monitoring of the student throughout Professional Identity Development III.
Prerequisite: COU 628
Required for students in Level III.
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COU 630 - Multicultural Counseling (3)
This course explores the multicultural and pluralistic characteristics within and among diverse groups. The impact of heritage, attitudes, beliefs, spirituality and acculturative experiences on an individual’s world view are explored. Theories and models of cultural identity development and multicultural counseling competencies are examined. The course also addresses: the effects of power and privilege; strategies for identifying and eliminating social barriers and prejudices; and the importance of social justice and advocacy.
Required core course.
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COU 632 - Assessment, Case Planning and Management of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Clients (3)
An examination of, and hands-on practice of, case management with mental health and substance abuse clients that looks at client strengths and areas of psychosocial challenges presenting problems and specific needs. Making interpersonal connection, attitude exploration, working with client goals, and managing cases based on valid assessment will lead to development of individualized treatment plans with measurable goals, objectives, progress notes, and gathering of collateral information. Students will survey commonly used assessment instruments. Upon completion of this course, students will identify basic elements of case planning, will demonstrate the ability to write progress notes, produce an individualized treatment plan incorporating measurable goals and collateral information, and be able to identify the most common assessment instruments.
Required core course.
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COU 634 - Group Counseling (3)
This course explores the historical and theoretical foundations of group counseling and group work. The role of group dynamics, group formation, and group leadership are examined. Students gain competency in the use of effective group counseling techniques and demonstrate an understanding of therapeutic factors that contribute to the effectiveness of group counseling. The course includes ethical and culturally relevant strategies for designing, screening and facilitating groups.
Required core course.
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COU 635 - Human Development Across the Lifespan (3)
This course examines human development throughout the lifespan with a focus on developmental psychopathology and psychoneuroimmunology. Developmental psychopathology views human development as an ongoing process and provides a framework to explore the interaction of biological, psychological, and socio-contextual aspects of both normal and abnormal development. Students will examine critical domains that serve as risk factors for psychopathology (i.e. temperament, attachment, parenting style, socioeconomic status) and explore current intervention strategies. At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to: demonstrate knowledge of major theories of human development across the lifespan, including life transitions; demonstrate knowledge of human behavior including an understanding of psychopathology and the biological, psychological and socio-contextual change factors that affect both normal and abnormal development; demonstrate knowledge of current theories of optimal development and wellness over the life span; and read and critically review foundational research in the field and demonstrate ability to apply the process to current research.
Required Core Course.
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COU 638 - Group Therapy (3)
An introduction to the role of group dynamics in counseling as well as to the process and function of counseling in groups. Students will gain competency in the use of effective group counseling techniques.
Prerequisite: COU 634 .
Elective course.
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COU 640 - Community and Rural Mental Health (3)
An exploration of clinical practice issues in rural settings. Emphasis is on rural and urban differences in societal and family relationships, ethical dilemmas, barriers to access, and participation in the mental health system.
Elective course.
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COU 645 - Human Behavior Analysis (3)
An examination of the application of operant and classical conditioning principles in mental health settings. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of human behavior and the development of behavioral treatment strategies.
Elective course.
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COU 653 - Marriage and Family Counseling (3)
The purpose of this course is to help students develop conceptual knowledge and effective professional skill conducting marital and family therapy. The course involves an examination of foundation theories, models, and methods of intervention with couples and families with an emphasis on systems theory. Students will develop family and couple treatment plans and after practice, be able to successfully demonstrate the application of theoretical and practical therapy in simulated family systems cases. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: recognize the differences between individual, couple, and family emotional and behavior difficulty; conceptualize individual, couple and family problems using a systemic framework; and demonstrate appreciation of the history of the family therapy movement and contributions of leading theorists.
Prerequisite: COU 601 , COU 602 .
Required core course.
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COU 657 - Clinical Treatment Issues in Chemical Dependency (3)
An exploration of theories and models used to develop techniques for treatment of individuals with chemical dependency. The focus of the course is the study of treatment issues specific to substance abuse disorders, including the assessment of and service delivery to the special populations of adolescents, women and older adults. Issues of sexual orientation, cultural uniqueness, diversity issues with special populations, and developmental influences are reviewed. Clinical issues that shape practice for professionals treating chemical dependency including mental and physical health concerns, social and familial histories, enabling, and response to specific methods influencing recovery are explored in relation to their integration into clinical practice. This course investigates ways in which the issues of dual diagnosis disorders, physical and mental disorders, and family and historical influences affect treatment planning, treatment protocols and service provision for substance dependent individuals. Upon completion of this course, students will identify key treatment issues specific to substance abuse disorders, and demonstrate understanding of the impact of those issues on service delivery.
Elective course.
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COU 658 - Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Alcohol/Drug Use, Abuse , and Addiction (3)
This course provides an understanding of basic pharmacology and physiology, as well as medical and psychosocial characteristics of substance use disorders and will examine the physical, psychological, and sociological aspects of alcohol and drug use, abuse, and dependence. A basic understanding of alcohol, cocaine, opiates, hallucinogens, barbiturates, amphetamines, designer drugs, marijuana, and inhalants and their effect on the human system is provided. The course exposes students to the etiological, behavioral, cultural, and demographic aspects of alcohol and drug use, abuse, and addiction. Students will examine their belief system about drug and alcohol use and will review the processes of addiction/dependence, including the signs, symptoms, and behavior patterns. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to differentiate and describe the different categories of drugs and will be able to identify the signs, symptoms, and behavior patterns of addiction.
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COU 662 - Career Counseling (3)
This course examines historical and current theories, principles, and practices of vocational and career counseling over a lifespan. The course addresses interrelationships of career, family, and other roles which affect work. The impact of multicultural, gender, and lifestyle issues on careers is considered. Strategies for assessing abilities, interests, values, personality and other factors are explored. The course emphasizes the importance of advocating for diverse clients’ career and educational development. Students explore their own career development and enhance helper skills through role play.
Required core course.
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COU 665 - Brief Counseling Interventions (2)
A presentation of theory, methodology, and practice of several modes of brief psychotherapy, including the crisis intervention model and brief cognitive therapy. Emphasis is placed upon acquisition of skills considered to be essential for the effective practice of short-term counseling interventions.
Prerequisite: COU 601 , COU 602 .
Elective course.
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COU 671 - Directed Study (1-3)
Supervised research or tutorial arrangements undertaken as a means of conducting an in-depth investigation of a subject or area not covered by, or related to, the regular curriculum. Independent studies must be approved by the instructor and the Dean.
Elective course.
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COU 675 - Research in Counseling (3)
This course provides students with the skills necessary to critically evaluate counseling and clinical research literature. Students are introduced to the nature of scientific psychology, the process of research inquiry, and the role of the mental health counselor as a knowledgeable research consumer. Students are also introduced to the application of descriptive and inferential statistics, reliability, and validity to the research endeavor.. At the completion of this course, students will be able to read and understand research reports in the literature as well as critically examine literature that is non-empirically based. Students will also understand the process for designing their own research and program evaluation.
Required core course.
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COU 678 - Grant Writing and Program Evaluation (2)
A presentation of a variety of methods, including qualitative techniques and measures of outcome, which are relevant to grant writing and program evaluation.
Prerequisite: COU 675 .
Elective course.
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COU 691 - Internship (1-6)
A supervised internship experience which consists of a minimum of 800 clock hours that includes: (a) a minimum of 320 hours of direct service work with clients; (b) a minimum of one hour per week of individual supervision with the on-site supervisor; and (c) a minimum of 1 1/2 hours per week of group supervision via weekly internship class meetings. The internship experience enables students to refine and further enhance the knowledge and skills applied during their practicum. In addition, the internship provides an opportunity for students to engage in all of the professional activities performed by a regularly employed staff member at the internship site.
Prerequisite: Admission to Level 3.
Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits (Pass/Fail).
Required core course.
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COU 695 - Culminating Project (1-6)
An optional course recommended for students who plan to pursue a doctoral degree. A final project may be a thesis, a program evaluation, or other approved project.
Prerequisite: COU 675 and COU 678 and approval of the Dean and a member of the graduate faculty.
Elective course.
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COU 696 - Preparation for State Licensing Exam (0)
Separate fee.
Elective course.
(Pass/Fail).
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COU 699 - Selected Topics (1-3)
Subject-specific courses may be counted toward degree requirements within this category. Such courses will be offered on the basis of expressed student need. A total of 12 graduate credits within this category may be counted toward degree requirements.
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COE 601 - Counseling Theories and Methods for K-12 Schools (3)
A survey of counseling theories including processes associated with each theory and the goals each theory attempts to meet for the K-12 schools. This course will introduce students to basic ideas and techniques of major theorists known for their work in the field of psychology. Students will take these major ideas and develop a practical toolkit for their work in schools.
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COE 602 - Practicum Lab in Counseling (3)
A supervised on-site experience in the full range of counselor duties. Students will complete 150 hours of experiences implementing activities relating to the curriculum in COE 601 - Counseling Theories and Methods for K-12 Schools (3) . Students may choose to do their practicum in 7-12, K-6 or K-12 sites based on their teacher certification level. Practicum hours must be completed under the supervision of a certified school counselor with at least 3 years of experience.
Pre-requisite: COE 601 , COE 620 or COE 650 and COU 634 .
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COE 610 - Assessment Literacy in School Counseling (3)
A variety of methods and theories of assessing students in school counseling programs. Pre-service school counselors will also develop an understanding of skills in test selection, administration and interpretation. Students will learn how to read assessment and test scores and use the data to help shape the school counseling program to meet the needs of the students in the school system.
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COE 615 - Counseling Skills and Crisis Intervention (3)
School personnel are often among the first to respond during times of crisis. This course provides information and intervention strategies for a wide variety of crisis situations, including sudden and lingering death and suicide, catastrophic disasters, and incidences of violence. Participants learn how to work with grieving students and staff, identify ways to manage stress during times of crisis, and develop an understanding of cultural factors that can impact crisis interventions. In addition, participants will examine their schools’ crisis and safety plans. This course is helpful for teachers, administrators, and counselors.
Cross-listed with EDU 615 .
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COE 620 - School Guidance Curriculum (3)
The course presents a variety of methods appropriate for the K-12 schools for the guidance counseling curriculum. Both elementary and secondary areas in instruction, interdisciplinary, group activities and collaborative work for the classroom will be explored. In addition working with parents and the community focusing on instruction for this population in a variety of settings will be introduced. Through collaborative work, case studies, development of lessons for counseling, and simulation activities, students will develop skills for a school guidance program.
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COE 630 - Social and Cultural Awareness in School Counseling (3)
The course examines the role of social and cultural contexts on all aspects of human behavior and how that is played out in the educational setting. The course provides an overview of the issues in gender and diverse population counseling. The course assists all counselors to become aware of personal biases in counseling: understand cultural and economic conditions and their impact on counselor, group and client problem solving and how to manage communication issues in the area of counseling. Students will learn about the effects of social, cultural groups, gender and diverse populations on educational environment and be able to develop plans to work with cultural and social groups including their subgroups in the educational setting.
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COE 635 - School Counseling and Special Populations (3)
This course will help school counselors understand their role in working with special education and other special educational programs within the school system (504, SAT, RTI, etc.). Students will learn about the special education process, procedures, interventions and terminology. In addition, this course will cover the behavioral and academic challenges associated with disabilities, understanding disability categories, and understanding the legal and ethical issues surrounding special education.
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COE 650 - Programming for School Counseling (3)
An examination of a variety of techniques for counseling including individual counseling, group counseling and classroom guidance programs ensuring equitable access to resources that promote academic achievement, career development including identification of post-secondary education. Students will explore vocational, occupational, and educational information in career counseling and decision making. Students will engage in activities to enhance their understanding of the techniques of counseling. Students will also be required to demonstrate their understanding of school counseling activities and procedures.
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COE 655 - Ethics, Law and Professional Practice for School Counselors (3)
An examination of the mission, goals, and objectives of the professional school counselors. Students learn and apply codes of ethics, laws, and regulations pertaining to school counseling and professional standards of performance.
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COE 691 - Internship in Counseling (3)
An experience in counseling in which pre-service counseling students participate in the full range of counselor duties and responsibilities in a school setting. Students are expected to complete 450 hours of internship under the direction of a licensed school counselor. May be K-6, 7-12 or K-12 depending on student’s teacher certification. This course will also provide assistance in preparation for the Nebraska Professional School Counselor examination required for certification. The 450 hours of internship must be under the supervision of a certified school counselor with at least 3 years of experience.
Pre-requisite: COE 601 , COE 620 or COE 650 , COU 634 and COE 602 .
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EDU 600 - Improvement of Instruction (3)
A treatment of the forces influencing instructional planning and emergent instructional practices. The current research base serves as a foundation for the examination of topics such as models of teaching, peer coaching, and reflectivity. Also included is an emphasis on current trends/issues in the student’s area of teaching (e.g., natural science, social science, art, etc.).
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EDU 601 - Critical Issues in Curriculum and Instruction (3)
This course considers current social, political, and economic issues affecting curriculum and schooling. Course discussions and readings focus on, but are not limited to, curriculum reform, alternative teaching and learning paradigms, classroom philosophy, and topics selected by class members. At the conclusion of the course, students develop a personal curriculum platform based on their understanding of the issues and how these issues affect the school environment.
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EDU 602 - Assessment of Learning (3)
This course provides an examination of authentic assessment procedures used in K-12 classrooms. Attention is given to the examination, construction, interpretation and use of authentic assessments for measuring student learning in areas of the K-12 curriculum. Students will move from theory to practice as they develop an evaluation plan with an emphasis on using portfolios and authentic assessment measures in the classroom. (EDU 602 and EDU 645 may not both be used by a student for completion of the Master of Education degree.)
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EDU 603 - Research Methods (3)
The course includes a comparative examination of qualitative and quantitative research methods. Upon completion of the course, the graduate student has selected a research question relevant to a K-12 classroom teaching assignment, reviewed literature about the question, and designed a project or thesis that includes a plan to evaluate the effectiveness of the educational innovation related to the research question.
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EDU 604 - Culminating Project (3)
An individual experience for graduate students choosing a non-thesis program of study that includes implementing an educational innovation selected in EDU 603 . Upon completion, the graduate student presents a synthesis and evaluation of the project, identifies ongoing questions for further examination, submits a final copy of the culminating project abstract and presents a portfolio. The project adviser is typically the same faculty member with whom the graduate student completed EDU 603 .
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EDU 605 - Thesis (3)
An individual student research project under faculty supervision. The student is expected to produce a scholarly paper suitable for publication. The student is also expected to present his/her paper to a faculty committee in a seminar setting. Students choosing this option must complete both EDU 603 - Research Methods (3) and EDU 660 - Statistics (3) .
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EDU 606 - Improving Strategic Instruction in the Language Arts (3)
Participants learn a variety of approaches that help to develop strategic readers and writers. The emphasis is on exploring instructional approaches such as guided reading, shared reading, literature groups, mini-lessons focusing on phonics and word recognition strategies, and enhancing comprehension, vocabulary, spelling and grammar. Participants move from theory to practice as they design and implement strategies for their classroom.
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