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Note: Course listings may be changed pending updates by individual departments.
HFT 5477
Financial and Cost Control Systems for Hospitality and Tourism Organizations (3)
This course offers an in-depth analysis of corporate financial statements, financial feasibility, asset valuation, financial projections, tax environments, and capital acquisition in hospitality and tourism organizations.
MAN 5245
Organizational Behavior (3)
A dynamic examination of managerial concepts of human behavior in work organizations.
MAN 5501
Operations Management (3)
Develops a conceptual framework which is useful in describing the nature of the operations function, with emphasis on identifying basic issues in managing the operations of a service organization.
MAR 5409
Business-to-Business Sales and Marketing (3)
This course focuses on building and managing relationships with business customers. It will cover business-to-business management issues, with an emphasis on topics at the mid-to-upper management level. Specific strategic marketing issues include problems and opportunities that leverage an understanding of the entire supply chain. Sales will deal primarily with complex, large/key account management and customer relations. Sales management issues will concentrate on managing a sales force focused on complex accounts.
REE 5305
Real Estate Investment (3)
This course introduces students to the procedures and analytical methods used to evaluate real estate markets and project-specific investments. The coures focuses on the topic of real estate investment analysis primarily from the private (equity) investor's perspective.
REE 5435
Real Estate and Its Legal Environment (3)
This course presents an overview of the real estate markets and the laws affecting land use. This course provides an advanced treatment of the legal environment of real estate, including those issues related to property ownership and its transfer, and the contracts applied in the acquisition, operation, and disposition of property.
RMI 5136
Employee Benefit Plans (3)
Managerial approach to employee benefit plans such as group insurance and pensions with in-depth consideration given to funding instruments and variety among plans.
EEX 5017
Typical and Atypical Early Development (3)
Focuses on typical and atypical development in the early years.
EEX 5087
Middle and Secondary Curriculum for Learners with Disabilities (3)
This course assists participants to develop curricular planning skills for middle and high school students with disabilities. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based instructional strategies.
EEX 5248
Positive Behavior Support (3)
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop, implement, and evaluate the impact of positive behavior supports in keeping with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997.
EEX 5774
Collaborative Transition and Career Planning for Students with Severe or Profound Disabilities (3)
This course teaches the planning and implementation of appropriate transition services for students with severe and profound disabilities in the schools at the secondary and post-secondary levels.
EEX 8966r
Master's Comprehensive Examination (0)
(P/F grade only.)
EMR 5235
Teaching the Student with Profound Disabilities (3)
Knowledge and skills to implement and evaluate intervention for students with profound disabilities.
EVI 5355
Issues of Blindness in Society (3)
The purpose of this course is to examine the many issues related to being blind in a society predicated on the presumption that people can use vision to manage societal demands. The losses unique to visual impairment are explored and students are provided instructional strategies to assist individuals in living with visual impairment in a world designed for sighted people.
EVI 5931r
Seminar in Visual Disabilities (3)
Current topics in the field of visual disabilities. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours.
IDS 5347
Infant and Toddler Typical and Atypical Development (3)
This course provides participants with knowledge of typical and atypical development from birth to 3 years of age, with particular attention paid to the impact of disabilities and risk factors on development.
TSL 5325
English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Instruction in the Content Areas (3)
The course is designed to prepare non-ESOL teachers to instruct English language learners in public school content areas (i.e., science, math, social studies) and noncontent areas (i.e., physical education, art). Emphasis is on language-sensitive instructional planning and delivery, adaptation of instructional materials for enhanced comprehension, testing and placement of students, and cross-cultural awareness. It satisfies the teacher certification requirements for content area teachers. It is not part of the ESOL Endorsement required of primary language providers.
SPA 5432
Autism and Severe Communicative Disabilities (3)
Strategies for language and communication assessment and intervention of children, adolescents, and adults with autism and other severe communicative disabilities. Includes functional analysis of challenging behaviors and decision making for the selection of augmentative communication systems.
SPA 5505r
Advanced Speech-Language Pathology Practicum (1–3)
Advanced supervised practice in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with various language and speech problems. May be repeated to a maximum of eight (8) semester hours. Students may enroll in more than one section during the same semester.
SPA 5526Lr
Laboratory in Child Speech/Language Pathology Diagnostics (1–3)
Completion of formal and informal evaluation procedures with children who have speech and/or language disorders. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.
SPA 5528Lr
Laboratory in Adult Speech/Language Pathology Diagnostics (1–3)
Completion of formal and informal evaluation procedures with adults who have speech and/or language disorders. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.
SPA 5565
Seminar in Dysphagia (3)
A review of the anatomy, neurology, and function of the normal swallow. Etiologies and types of dysphagia in children and adults. Evaluation and management of swallowing disorders. Prior anatomy and neurology courses are recommended.
CIS 5930r
Selected Topics in Computer Science (1–3)
May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.
CCJ 5285
Survey of Criminal Justice Theory and Research (3)
An overview of the theoretical issues and research on the law and legal control of deviance in society.
CCJ 5636
Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice (3)
This course offers a comparative analysis of crime issues worldwide and reviews criminal justice system responses to both localized and transnational crime.
EDA 5192
Educational Leadership (3)
Identification of basic leadership theories, motivation, group dynamics, planning, and change processes in educational settings.
EDA 5232
Legal Aspects of Public School Administration (3)
A survey of legal issues involving public schools, including the rights and responsibilities of students and teachers, risk management in the school setting, powers of local boards and superintendents, legal liability and accountability, and documentation and evaluation. Students review case law, state and federal statutes, constitutional provisions, and regulatory standards.
EDA 5242
School Finance (3)
Public education as an economic institution. The sources and methods of distribution of public school revenue at the various levels of government. The social-economic-political context in which public finance decisions are evolved and their relationship to current educational issues.
EDA 5423
Decision-Oriented Educational Research (3)
Concepts and methods for producing information for the purpose of school improvement.
EDA 5504
Instructional Leadership (3)
This course examines the ways that school leaders bring multiple resources to focus on curriculum, instruction, and academic achievement. It focuses on how strong instructional leadership is achieved, how school leaders promote and sustain instructional leadership, and what factors undermine instructional leadership.
EDF 5935r
Special Topics in Foundations of Education (1–3)
Will offer topics not covered in regular courses; e.g., advanced quantitative research, Black and Latino education, economics and education, religion and diversity in public education, school choice policy issues, and urban educational policy. Offered on a student demand basis. Topics deal with policy and research issues in the foundations of education. May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9) semester hours.
EDA 5931r
Special Topics in Educational Administration (1–3)
Content varies to provide opportunity to study current issues in educational administration and topics not offered in other courses. May be repeated as topics vary to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.
EDH 5931r
Special Topics in Higher Education (1–3)
Prerequisites: EDH 5050, 5051, and 5054; or their equivalents.
Content varies to provide opportunity to study current issues in higher education and topics not offered in other courses. May be repeated as topics vary to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.
EDS 5356
Supervision of Associate Teaching (3)
(S/U grade only)
Function of public schools in teacher education programs, basic knowledge and skills needed by classroom teachers to become effective supervising teachers. Emphasis given to the Florida Performance Measurement System/Beginning Teacher Program. Practical laboratory experience included.
EDF 5461
Introduction to Program Evaluation (3)
Overview of current evaluation theory and models; emphasis on role evaluation in needs assessment and planning phase of program development.
EDF 5942r
Field Laboratory Internship (1–8)
(S/U grade only)
May be repeated to a maximum of twenty-four (24) semester hours.
EME 6403
Designing for Online Collaborative Learning (3)
Prerequisite: EME 5601
This course teaches strategies and techniques for designing instructional activities for distance learning based on theories and principles of collaborative learning.
EME 6635r
Seminar in Advanced Instructional Systems Problems (1–3)
Offered periodically. Addresses special topics that are not covered in other courses. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours.
ARH 5885
Introduction to Appraising Personal Property (4)
This course is a basic introduction to appraising personal property. It covers all aspects of proper appraisal procedure and methodology for fine art: painting, drawing, sculpture, prints, ceramics, silver, glass, jewelry, books, etc. This course follows the proper requirements of USPAP and the IRS.
FAD 5934r
Seminar in Family and Child Sciences (3–9)
ADE 5189
Staff Training and Development (3)
Theory and practice of training and staff development based on the design and use of experiential instructional interventions to enhance individual, group, and organizational efforts.
ADE 5932r
Special Topics in Adult Education (1–3)
Topical areas vary to focus on current concerns and issues in the field not addressed in other courses. Areas presently offered include: leadership in adult education enterprises, participatory planning research and evaluation, and foundations of HRD policy. May be repeated to maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.
ADE 6920r
Adult Education Colloquium (1)
(S/U grade only)
Lectures and discussion by distinguished educators, social scientists, graduate faculty, and students. May be repeated to a maximum of three (3) semester hours.
LIS 5241
International and Comparative Information Service (3)
Explores the political economy of information, including those factors which encourage or discourage free exchange of information within and among inhabitants of countries worldwide. The unit of analysis is an individual country in comparison with others chosen from along the spectrum of development. Attention is given to the legal, economic, and infrastructural conditions from a culturally sensitive point of view. Practical preparation for work abroad is provided.
LIS 5271
Research in Information Studies (3)
Examines the principles and methods of systems analysis and research in the context of library and information studies. Considers problem identification and definition and techniques of data collection and analysis, including statistical analysis. The course also discusses typical problems studied.
LIS 5271r
Thesis (3-6)
(S/U grade only)
May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours.
LIS 5313
Design and Production of Media Resources (3)
Techniques for designing, producing, and evaluating media sources which meet specific instructional needs.
LIS 5362
Design and Production of Network Multimedia (3)
Examines the theory, concepts and techniques for designing, producing, and evaluating network multimedia resources to meet specific information needs. Students engage in collaborative design projects applying theoretical constructs from communication, education, engineering, graphic design, and information science to the provision of resources using emerging multimedia network technologies.
LIS 5408
Management of Information Organizations (3)
Prerequisite: LIS 5411. Designed to develop a conceptual framework for integrating fundamental management concepts, principles, theories, and practices into an effective, personal management process that relates to information organizations of the 21st century.
LIS 5411
Introduction to Information Policy (3)
Examines selected fundamental policy questions relating to information use, access, and dissemination. Particular attention is given to complex policy issues that involve value conflicts among information ownership rights, personal privacy rights, and public access rights to information in a societal context.
LIS 5426
Planning, Evaluation and Financial Management (3)
Basic skills in planning, evaluation, and financial management are developed, as well as application of these aspects to the overall management task in the information organization.
LIS 5484
Introduction to Data Networks for Information Professionals (3)
An introductory course concerned with networking and telecommunications as a means of providing information services to users. From LANs to the information superhighway, it includes an introduction to voice, data, and video telecommunications concepts, technical requirements, and application issues, in addition to techniques and management of such systems.
LIS 5512
School Collection Development and Management (3)
This course provides an understanding of the attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary to manage human resources and provide effective leadership in a school library media program. Covers collection development and management in school libraries. Required for school media certification. It is recommended that students take this course the semester before taking the State of Florida media specialist esam.
LIS 5564
Information Needs of Children (3)
Materials for children in relation to their needs, interests and abilities. Evaluation and use of printed and audiovisual materials.
LIS 5603
Introduction to Information Services (3)
Introduction to reference work using both print and online sources. Also addresses the relationship of reference work to other information services in libraries and other information-providing agencies.
LIS 5703
Information Organization (3)
Principles and techniques of bibliographic organization, including the description, subject analysis, and retrieval of recorded knowledge and information in bibliographies, catalogs, and machine-based systems. Emphasis is on the application of AACR2, Sears, and L. C. Subject Headings and the Dewey Decimal classification in the organization of library catalogs.
LIS 5916
Foundations of Information Professional (3)
LIS 5916
Health Information Resource (3)
LIS 5916r
Issues in Information Studies (1–3)
Consideration of selected topics and issues in information studies not included elsewhere in the curriculum. Credit is, and enrollment may be, determined by the instructor. Different sections may be taken in the same semester. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours as content varies.
LIS 5916
Introduction to Information Architecture
LIS 5916
Advanced Online Searching
LIS 5945
School Media Internship
ISM 5021
Information and Technology Management (3)
Applied course in concepts and techniques used in the design and implementation of management information systems and decision support systems, with emphasis on management of these systems.
ISM 5046
Social and Organization Issues in MIS (3)
This course provides students an opportunity to explore some of the issues related to information systems and their place in society. Course focus will cover society as a whole, electronic communities, organizational impacts, the implications of design choices, and ethical considerations.
MAE 5146
School Mathematics Curriculum (3)
MAE 5641r
Special Topics in Mathematics Education (2–3)
MAE 5146
School Mathematics Curriculum (3)
MAE 5641r
Special Topics in Mathematics Education (2–3)
SCE 5642
Science Teaching & Educational Policy
SCE 5935r
Special Problems in the Teaching of Secondary School Science (1–3)
SCE 5935
Statistics for Science Teaching
TSL 5931
Sociolinguistics
Seminar: Special Topics in Applied Linguistics (2–3)
This course addresses any topic relevant to the broader field of multilingual/multicultural education and may be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.
NGR 5149
Advanced Pathophysiology (4)
Prerequisites: BSC 2085, 2085L, 2086, 2086L
This course is designed to acquaint the nursing graduate student with the principles of pathophysiology appropriate to entry-level graduate work.
NGR 5602C
Advanced Management of the Family II (7)
Prerequisite: NGR5601C
This course examines and refines methods of diagnosis and management of health problems that affect the family. The focus is on the prevention of illness, promotion of wellness, and the management of complex acute and chronic health problems and their impact on communities. The role of the advanced practice nurse as a vital force in contemporary health care is explored. Clinical experiences are expanded to encompass a wider variety of primary care settings based on the students' needs.
NGR 5718C
Evaluation Methods in Nursing Education (4)
Prerequisites: NGR 5713C, 5714C
This course focuses on educational program evaluation and change. The emphasis is on application of testing and measurement relevant to the health professions. The student learns effective test design and test writing skills. Methods of evaluating student performance in the classroom and clinical settings are also explored, and evaluation tools for educational programs, courses and students are discussed. The course addresses the change process in relation to educational outcomes and course evaluations.
NGR 5930
Issues in Women's Health (1–3)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Seminar topics may include advanced technique in critical care nursing, emphasis on special populations, emphasis on specific identified nursing phenomena. May be repeated as topics change to a maximum of nine (9) semester hours.
MAN 5716
Business Conditions Analysis (3)
Problems of managing the firm in relation to the changing economic environment. Analysis of major business fluctuations and development of forecasting techniques.
RMI 5011C
Fundamentals of Risk and Insurance (3)
This course will develop concepts such as time value of money, statistical analysis, information technology, and management of risk exposure.
RMI 5710C
Insurance Company Operations (3)
Prerequisite: RMI 5011C
This course will cover the fundamentals of risk, the management of pure risk, insurance mechanisms, insurer operations and the evolution of risk management.
SCE 5642
Science Teaching & Educational Policy
SSE 5935
Statistics for Science Teaching
SCE 5935r
Special Problems in the Teaching of Secondary School Science (1–3)
SOW 5125+
Psychopathology in Clinical Practice (3)
This course provides an overview of mental health assessment and diagnostic tools, including the Diagnostic Statistical Manual categories, and touches on treatment strategies and techniques. Building on the knowledge base acquired in the foundation course, SOW 5105, this course examines the relationship between the biological, psychological, social, environmental, and cultural influences and emotional and mental health from an ecological context. Particular attention is given to variations in the assessment process and access to treatment for populations at social and economic risk. In addition, students examine the political and social implications of mental health and their relations to social work values and ethics.
SOW 5308+
Social Work Practice (3)
This course provides students with an understanding of the social work profession's history, mission, values, ethics, and roles. Content on generalist social work practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities is covered, and attention is given to working with ethnic minorities, women, gays and lesbians, and disabled people.
SOW 5349+
Social Networking and Case Management in Social Work (3)
This course examines the history, theoretical underpinnings, and strategies of case management in various service delivery systems. Contemporary issues and implications that impact the practice environment are highlighted. General topics include critical skills in assessment, formal and informal linkage, counseling and consultation, advocacy, mediation and conflict resolution, and monitoring and evaluation. Students apply critical thinking skills and utilize evidence-based practice approaches in case management settings.
SOW 5367+
Theories and Practice of Crisis Intervention (3)
This course introduces students to the theoretical foundations and practice models of crisis intervention and other forms of brief treatment.
SOW 5369+
Integrative Seminar in Advanced Social Work Practice (3)
Corequisite: SOW 5353
This course integrates theoretical models and concepts with practice gained in internships. The course utilizes an ecosystems perspective, focusing on the dynamic interaction between the individual, family, communities, organizations, and other social systems. A major focus is on the social worker's role in responding effectively to the challenges of working with these systems and exploring their own personal views of such issues as ethics, gender, ethnic minorities, gays, lesbians, and disabled people.
SOW 5432+
Evaluation of Social Work Practice (3)
Prerequisite: SOW 5404
Major emphasis is given to the use of single systems designs in client assessment and evaluation. Students consider the philosophical and ethical aspects of an evaluative approach to treatment and examine the policy implications of professional participation (or lack thereof) in evaluation processes. Topics include the operational "diagnosis" of client problems; measurement and monitoring of symptoms, goals, and interventions; and analysis, interpretation, and reporting of case material for accountable social work practice. Issues of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and disability are explored through application of course content to appropriate case examples.
SOW 5455
Grant Writing and Grant Management (3)
While funding agencies have their own guidelines, there are some commonalities among grant proposals. This course covers the basics of proposals: purpose statements, background and justification, aims or objectives, personnel, time line, methods, budget, evaluation, and how to effectively manage grants once they are funded. Particularly in the public and not-for-profit sectors, grants may be necessary to expand the type or number of resources available to clients; therefore, grant writing is related to social work objectives that stress access to and availability of resources. The needs of disenfranchised groups or communities are discussed in this course, along with the particulars of proposals that may be most effective in meeting such needs.
SOW 5532r
Graduate Field Instruction I (5–10)
(S/U grade only)
Prerequisite: SOW 5308
This course is required for first-year graduate students and taken concurrently with course work. Students are provided with a supervised generalist social work practice experience in a variety of settings. May be repeated to a maximum of ten (10) semester hours.
SOW 5535r
Graduate Field Instruction II (6–12)
(S/U grade only)
This course is required for advanced graduate students and taken concurrently with Advanced Seminar in Social Work Practice. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.
SOW 5603+
Social Work in Health Settings (3)
This course focuses on social work practice in health settings from a "person-in-environment" perspective, preparing students with an understanding of the roles that social workers play in health settings; the structure of health care delivery systems; organizational and professional ethics and standards; challenges we face in health care policy; patient issues and how to help to address these issues. Specific knowledge and skills in a health care setting are addressed, including biopsychosocial assessments, chart documentation, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
SOW 5611+
Family Counseling in Social Work (3)
This course introduces students to various theoretical models of family counseling and presents assessment and intervention strategies and techniques.
SOW 5614+
Family Violence Across the Life Span (3)
This course, looking at violence across the life span, provides an ecological perspective emphasizing the interconnections between individuals experiencing violence and their social environments. Emphasis is placed upon broad coverage of all-important aspects of child abuse, incest, intimate partner violence, rape, and elder abuse. This course is appropriate for students who wish to gain skill in detecting and responding to incest situations for clients, sexual assault survivors, and victims of intimate partner violence or elder abuse.
SOW 5938r+
Social Work Seminars: Selected Topics (3)
Examples of topics covered: diagnosis and treatment of addictive disorders, living with aids, family violence across the life span, and mind, body and healing. May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9) semester hours as topics change.
LEI 5563
Event Marketing (3)
This is an advanced course in event marketing that focuses on the components required for development of marketing plans for the various venues in the special events industry, including sponsorship acquisition.
PET 5145
Issues in Physical Education (3)
A discussion of current issues in physical education.
PET 5425
Curriculum Design in Physical Education (3)
Principles and factors in design and construction of physical education curricula at all grade levels.
PET 8966r
Master's Comprehensive Examination (0)
(P/F grade only)
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