Graduate
Course Offerings
Spring '10
Number in parentheses refers to credit hours.
Note: Course listings may be changed pending updates by individual departments.
Business Administration
ACG 5026
Financial Reporting and Managerial Control (3)
This course provides a basic understanding of accounting systems and financial statements as a foundation for analysis. The course also addresses cost systems and controls as they pertain to organizational control.
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.
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.
MAR 5125
Marketing Strategy and Multinational Business (3)
Strategy applied to planning, analysis and control; emphasis on individual situation analysis involving consumer needs, market position, competition and public policy environment. Also, introductory level graduate survey of international business. Concepts of international economics blended with the marketing of goods and services in international markets. Current international events discussed.
Childhood Education, Reading & Disability Services
EEX 5225
Assessments of Students with Disabilities (3)
EEX 5234
Development and Assessment of Individuals with Severe Disabilities (3)
The purpose of this course is to provide class participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the effects of severe disabilities (i.e., severe/profound mental disability, autism spectrum disorder, and dual sensory impairments) on development and learning. A further purpose of the course is to provide participants with the ability to appropriately assess the skills and abilities of students with severe disabilities in a way that assessment results can be translated into meaningful educational interventions.
EEX 5235
Instructional Environments: Ethical, Legal, Safety, and Classroom Management Considerations (3)
This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to organize the physical, social, and instructional environment of a classroom that includes a heterogeneous group of learners.
EEX 5298
Teaching Students with Autism (3)
This course provides class participants with the knowledge needed to develop effective communication, social, and language assessment and intervention for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
EEX 5708
Teaming with Families, Schools and Community (3)
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to collaborate and team with professionals from a variety of disciplines in the schools and other community agencies, to include family members in the collaboration process, and to support families of children with disabilities throughout the life cycle.
IDS 5348
Family-Centered Early Intervention (3)
This course provides participants with the skills to collaboratively develop, implement, and assess family-centered early intervention services that are provided within natural environments.
RED 4335
Content Area Reading for Secondary School Teachers(3)
This course introduces pre-service teachers to the role of literacy in the content areas. Students develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to meet the literacy needs of students. This course is required for all teacher education majors, with the exception of English education majors.
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.
Communication Disorders
SPA 5230
Motor Speech Disorders (3)
Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures employed in the management of speech and language problems of neurologically impaired persons.
SPA 5254
Acquired Neurolinguistic and Cognitive Disorders (3)
A foundation course to prepare SLP students to evaluate and manage neuromotor speech disorders, aphasia, traumatic brain injury, right hemisphere syndromes, dementia, and communication effects of progressive neurological diseases.
SPA 5500
Clinical Practicum in the Schools (3)
Prerequisite: SPA 4503
Supervised therapy practice in therapy procedures with school-aged persons presenting various communication problems. Seminar covers educational and therapy topics relative to public professional activities.
SPA 5646
Communication for Persons Deaf and Hard of Hearing (3)
Assessment and education procedures for developing communication skills of preschool and school-age hearing impaired students.
SPA 5942
Community Clinical Practicum (1-4)
This clinical practicum provides students with supervised experiences in a variety of community-based settings. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.
Computer Science
CAP 5605
Artificial Intelligence (3)
Prerequisite: COP 4530. Introduction, representing knowledge, controlling attention, exploiting constraints, basic LISP programming, basic graph searching methods, game-playing and dealing with adversaries, understanding vision, theorem proving by computer, computer programs utilizing artificial intelligence techniques.
CIS 5930r
Selected Topics in Computer Science: Advanced Database Management (1–3)
May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.
COP 5517
Generic Programming (3)
Prerequisite: COP 4530.This course covers all fundamental aspects of generic programming, including generic algorithms, generic iterators, as well as function and predicate objects. Examples are drawn from the FSU and STD template libraries, while techniques for extending these support libraries are covered in the context of a template-graph library. Policy-based design is then used to create generic implementations of several design-pattern implementations, including singleton, smart pointer, and abstract factory.
Criminology & Criminal Justice
CCJ 5078
Computer Applications in Criminal Justice (3)
This course introduces the computer and the Internet. Will include a discussion of the use of these technologies within the criminal justice system. Class will cover word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, and Internet applications such as email, chat, forum discussions, search engines, Web page browsers, etc.
CCJ 5138
Science, Evidence and the Law (3)
This course examines the philosophy of science, the procedures of the law and the criteria required for results of scientific examinations to be admitted into a trial as evidence.
CCJ 5546
Prevention and Treatment of Crime and Delinquency (3)
Theoretical development of crime prevention, punishment, and treatment. Topics include historical models of crime control, growth of crime prevention, and aspects such as environmental design, community action programs, and technology systems.
CCJ 5706
Applied Statistics in Criminology I (3)
This course focuses on the use of statistical techniques in criminology.
Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
CGS 5310
Information Management Technology in Education (3)
A course in information technology for the management of administrative and instructional programs in the educational system.
EDA 5192
Educational Leadership (3)
Identification of basic leadership theories, motivation, group dynamics, planning, and change processes in educational settings.
EDA 5219
Human and Fiscal Resources (3)
This course examines public education as an economic institution, emphasizing the relationship between the purposes of schooling and the human and fiscal-resource allocation role of the principal. Issues involving recruitment, selection, retention of school personnel, and collective bargaining are examined as they relate to state and federal law.
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 5423
Decision-Oriented Educational Research (3)
This course builds expertise in using data for a variety of school-improvement purposes, including instructional decision-making in grades K-12. Collaborative action-research skills are developed to solve school-based problems.
EDA 5503
The Principalship (3)
This course provides a systemic approach to address the leadership and management roles, responsibilities, opportunities, and challenges of principals and other building administrators. It promotes a thorough understanding of the interrelationships among the various components of schools and how they must be addressed systemically in order for students and schools to achieve measurable gains.
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.
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.
EDA 5945
Practicum I(1)
This course integrates Department of Education requirements of experiential learning through field experiences, school-based mentoring from an expert in the field, and the Florida Leaders Web site for professional development for aspiring school leaders.
EDA 5946
Practicum III(1)
Prerequisite: EDA 5945. Under the guidance of an expert in the field, this course applies experiential learning and mentoring in a school context. Particular attention is paid to issues of diversity, decision-making, and effective communication.
EDA 8966r
Master's Comprehensive Examination (0)
(P/F grade only)
EDA 8967r
Specialist in ED Comprehensive Examination (0)
(P/F grade only)
EDF 5887
Multicultural Education
EDG 5250
Basic Concepts in Curriculum Planning and Organization (3)
Provides the student with an in-depth view of curriculum and instruction; and a knowledge base for planning, designing, organizing, and implementing a program of curriculum and instruction.
Educational Psychology & Learning Systems
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.
EDF 5400
Basic Descriptive and Inferential Statistics Applications (4)
Descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, correlational techniques, and introduction to the general linear model.
EDP 5216
Theories of Learning and Cognition in Instruction (3)
Examination and application of prominent contemporary theories of learning, cognition, and information processing to instructional settings.
EME 5601
Introduction to Instructional Systems (3)
Overview of systems theory applied to instructional systems development, includes principles and procedures for developing total instructional systems.
EME 5604
Designing Instructor-Led Courses (3)
Prerequisite: EME 5603 or EDG 6925. Procedures for the design and development of instructor-led courses.
EME 5608
Trends and Issues in Instructional Design (3)
Overview of the field of instructional design and technology. Includes historical perspective, research findings, and current issues and trends.
EME 6507
Development of Computer Courseware (3)
Prerequisite: EME 6415
Study of the evolution of multimedia instruction, with an emphasis on contemporary research and theory. Includes practice in the design and development of multimedia learning systems.
EME 6631
Managing Instructional Development (3)
Introduction to procedures for managing instructional development projects and organizations. Includes project and organizational design and development, staff development, and leadership principles.
EME 6635
Seminar in Inquiry and Measurement (3)
Information Studies
LIS 5020
Foundations of the Information Professions
This course provides background information about the information profession and aims to facilitate optimal information management. Topics include librarianship, the disciplines of library-information science (LIS) and of information technology (IT), the organizations and institutions of the information-provision environment, as well as the applications of technology to information provision.
LIS 5112
History of Reading in Everyday Life
The course introduces the history of reading in everyday life from ancient times through the nineteenth century in Europe, as well as the history of reading in everyday life in the United States from colonial to present times. Emphasis is on the examination of the influence of print on social, cultural, and intellectual life.
LIS 5203
Assessing Information Needs (3)
Provides students with an overview of the user's perspective in the analysis of information needs and preferences. Provides the fundamentals to a broad approach, emphasizing a unifying structure, to understand human information seeking behaviors.
LIS 5260
Information Science (3)
A basic introduction to the interdisciplinary field of information science, including its goals, methods, and applications in information providing/information managing environments. While some practical skills will be taught, the major emphasis is in understanding information studies and the workings of information retrieval systems and users.
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 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 5367
Advanced Web Applications (3)
Prerequisite: LIS 5362
Examines theory, concepts, and techniques for designing, producing, and evaluating World Wide Web applications to meet specific information needs. Students engage in design projects applying theoretical constructs to the provision of Web-based information resources using advanced authoring techniques.
LIS 5408
Management of Information Organizations (3)
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 5417
Introduction to Legal Resources (3)
Provides an introduction to legal literature and to the tools of legal research to create an understanding of how legal information is organized, structured, and accessed in various settings.
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 5442
Information Leadership (3)
This course helps information professionals develop their leadership skills. Topics include how to think reflectively and strategically, lead ethically, influence others, work in teams, design functional organizations, and demonstrate leadership in action. Students focus on the personal values of leaders in the 21st century and analyze evidence-based leadership concepts.
LIS 5472
Digital Libraries
Prerequisite: LIS 5362. Prerequisite or Corequisite: LIS 5703.
The course offers a comprehensive overview of digital libraries, beginning with the conceptual underpinnings of digital libraries and broadening to include issues in the design, management, and evaluation of digital libraries, such as collection management and digitization, knowledge representation, access and user interfaces, archiving and digital preservation, as well as evaluation. The course also discusses the research literature addressing digital-library development.
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 5487
Information Systems Management (3)
An introduction to the role of information systems in organizations and how this relates to organizational objectives and structures. Covers the basics of management and information as they relate to each other in the operation of an information center.
LIS 5511
Management of Information Collections (3)
This course covers the principles of collection development and intelligence gathering, including selection, acquisition, distribution, circulation, preservation, and deselection of information resources in academic, public, and special library environments.
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 5524
Instructional Role of the Informational Specialist (3)
The instructional role of the media specialist and methods of participating effectively in curricular planning, implementation, and evaluation.
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 5565
Information Needs of Young Adults (3)
Study of media for young adults in relation to their characteristics, needs, interests and abilities. Evaluation and use of printed and audiovisual materials.
LIS 5602
Marketing Library and Information Services
The course covers concepts, techniques, and illustrations needed to develop first-rate nonprofit marketing skills for libraries and information services. These skills facilitate cost-effective and customer-centered strategic planning.
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 5661
Information Needs of Government
The course provides an introduction to government information sources and research, with focus on U.S. government information. Students learn about the structure of government and the dissemination of government information resources to the public, including techniques for locating and using government information sources.
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 5711
Cataloging and Classification (3)
Prerequisite: LIS 5703
An examination of problems of entry, description, and subject analysis including L. C. classification. Also an analysis and evaluation of problems relating to the organization, operation, and management of a cataloging department.
LIS 5782
Database Management Systems (3)
Examines the basic principles, elements and concepts of design, implementation and utilization of database management systems. Within database management systems, treats various models of data and databases. Also considers the administrative tasks associated in the database management environment.
LIS 5787
Fundamentals of Metadata Theory and Practice (3)
Prerequisite: LIS 5703
This course introduces basic theories and principles of metadata design and creation using ER modeling, XML, and RDF. The course reviews major conceptual frameworks, ontologies, and metadata schemas used in libraries, archives, and museums. Real-life scenarios and collections are used to highlight and gain understanding of the issues related to metadata creation, aggregation, and re-use.
LIS 5945r
Internship (0–12)
(S/U grade only)
An opportunity to learn how library and/or information studies principles and techniques are applied in a professional setting. A minimum of forty-five (45) hours on the job per semester hour earned is required. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours with permission of faculty supervisor.
Management Information 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.
ISM 5207
Advanced Database Management (3)
This course builds on basic database concepts. Topics include physical database design, advanced SQL, data warehousing, data mining, XML data and schemas, database administration and data center administration.
ISM 5316
Advanced Project Management (3)
Prerequisite: ISM 5315
This course extends the concepts of project management to the management of multiple projects across time and space, including the management of projects outside of the organization through outsourcing, strategic alliances, and off-shore arrangements.
ISM 5327
Corporate Information Security (3)
This course examines corporate information security from several perspectives. Topics include differences in security of physical versus digital assets; sources of security threats; solutions involving technology, people, and policy; and proper responses to attacks on digital assets.
Math Education
MAE 5146
School Mathematics Curriculum (3)
Prerequisite: Instructor permission. After establishing a theoretical perspective, major curriculum projects will be examined and critiqued. Reform movements will be considered in light of historical events and the current social climate.
MAE 5865
Using History in the Teaching of Mathematics (3)
The course examines the historical origins and evolution of key mathematics concepts. Topics are chosen from number systems, numeration, computation, number theory, algebra, geometry, analytic geometry, and calculus.
Nursing
NGR 5102
Theories for Advanced Practice (3)
This course analyzes and evaluates selected theories appropriate for advanced practice nursing. Topics include the relationship between theory, practice and research; sources of theory for the discipline; the contributions and philosophies of early nurse leaders and theorists; the process of theory development, evaluation and testing; and the practical application of nursing, development, family, health and other theories.
NGR 5172
Pharmacology for Advanced Practice (3)
Prerequisites: NGR 5102, 5135
This course provides a broad overview of pharmacology using a lifespan approach. Special consideration is given to professional, practice-related and statutory issues related to prescribing. A broad overview of agents commonly used in primary care is provided, with special consideration of the pharmaceutical properties, indications for, precautions with and selection of commonly prescribed agents. Emphasis is placed on facilitating pharmacologic management of patients for advanced practice nurses in independent and collaborative practice.
NGR 5601C
Advanced Management of the Family I (6)
Prerequisites: NGR 5002C, 5102, 5135, 5740, 5800
Co requisite: NGR 5172
This course provides learners with advanced knowledge and skills related to the clinical management of actual and potential health problems across the life span in a primary care setting and examines and refines methods of diagnosis and management of health problems that affect the family. The focus is on promoting health, preventing illness and the management of common acute and chronic illnesses. Clinical experiences, encompassing clients across the age span and families, occur in various primary care settings. The role dimensions of manager, collaborator and teacher are explored within the context of the Family Nurse Practitioner role.
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 5852
Evidence-Based Practice: Appraisal & Application (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.
Risk Management/Insurance
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.
RMI 5011C
Fundamentals in Risk and Insurance (3)
This course develops concepts such as time value of money, statistical analysis, information technology, and management of risk exposure. Topics include risk fundamentals, risk management, insurer operations, and insurance regulation.
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.
RMI 5345
Risk Management in the Business Enterprise (3)
Application of the risk management process, including risk control and risk financing techniques, to business risk management problems.
RMI 5720C
Insurance Accounting and Finance (3)
Prerequisite: RMI 5011C
This course is a survey of accounting and finance, financial statement analysis, and statutory requirements for insurance companies.
Risk Management/Insurance
REE 5305
Topics in Real Estate Finance and Appraisal (3)
This course is designed to provide advanced treatment of topics fundamental to real estate finance and appraisal. This course includes a discussion of primary and secondary mortgage markets; capital market operations; mortgage instruments; and mortgage-related securities. In addition, the course provides an advanced treatment of the valuation of real estate, including presentation and a critical review of existing appraisal history.
RMI 5011C
Fundamentals of Risk and Insurance (3)
This course develops concepts such as time value of money, statistical analysis, information technology, and management of risk exposure. Topics include risk fundamentals, risk management, insurer operations, and insurance regulation.
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.
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.
Science Education
SCE 5740
Research Methods in Science Education (3)
A comprehensive survey of research methodology used in studying science education is conducted in this course. Students develop skills in interpreting both qualitative and quantitative studies, with particular emphasis placed on qualitative methodologies.
SCE 5921r
Colloquium (1)
(S/U grade only)
Current trends in science teaching. Enrollment limited to master's or doctoral students in science or science education. May be repeated to a maximum of eight (8) semester hours.
Social Work
SOW 5105+
Human Behavior and the Social Environment I (3)
This course focuses on reciprocal relationships between human behavior and social environments. Content includes empirically-based theories and knowledge that focus on the interactions between and among systems of all sizes, including individuals, groups, societies, and economic systems. Theories and knowledge of biological, psychological, sociological, cultural, and spiritual development across the life span are critiqued, especially as they relate to populations at risk. In addition, theories and knowledge about the range of social systems (individual, family, group, organizational, and community) in which people live are examined, including the ways social systems promote or deter people in maintaining or achieving health and well-being.
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 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 5376
Budgeting and Finances in Social Services (3)
This course emphasizes the political and technical skills of budgeting and financial management, source development via grant writing and fundraising, government contracting, fiscal reporting, and payroll management.
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 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 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 5659+
Mental Health and Child Welfare (3)
This course provides students with knowledge and skills related to the theory, research, and implications of child and adolescent maltreatment for child development and psychopathology. Course content is presented within the context of child welfare practice and social work with children and adolescents in public agencies and programs. Particular attention is given to common psychological disorders that result from maltreatment and accompanying treatment issues. Issues related to individuals, families, groups, and communities are covered, and attention is given to working with ethnic minorities, women, gays and lesbians, and persons with disabilities.
SOW 5712+
Chemical Dependency Problems and Programs (3)
This course includes discussions, readings, lectures, and audiovisual materials on all the major drugs, including alcohol, opiates, stimulants, sedatives, hallucinogens, inhalants, and nicotine. We cover the etiology and epidemiology of drug abuse, physiological and behavioral consequences of drug abuse, treatment approaches, and major policies and programs. Special attention is directed toward drug abuse in special populations, such as women, racial and ethnic minorities, gays and lesbians, persons with disabilities, and the elderly. We also spend a considerable amount of time discussing social work with involuntary clients, since most persons receiving treatment for chemical dependency probably fall into this category. A systems perspective is used to relate drug-using behavior to family, community, and social systems.
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.
Sport Management, Recreation Management & Physical Education
LEI 5316
Event Planning Management (3)
This is an advanced course in event management focusing on managerial aspects of event operations such as economic impact, assessment, infrastructure, safe operations, staging and production, food and beverage operations, vendors, and volunteers.
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.
LEI 5942
Practicum in Events Management (3)
Prerequisites: LEI 5316, 5317, 5563
This course provides students with an opportunity to apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes developed during their academic preparation. It is also aimed at helping students gain valuable experience in management of events. Students complete a minimum of 150 hours over an extended period of time, but not less than twelve (12) weeks.
PEO 5002
Educational Games II (3)
Prerequisites: PEO 5042, PET 4051
This course focuses on how to plan for skill development in games stages III and IV through the use of extending, refining, and application tasks. An emphasis is placed on the use of game stages and movement framework as a guide for designing a variety of broad-based games experiences for the middle grade and secondary student. Two models (cooperative learning and sport education) are demonstrated in relation to physical education curricula. Graduate students read and report on the current literature related to teaching game strategies in school settings.
PEP 5208
Educational Gymnastics (3)
Prerequisites: PET 4710, 4710L
The purpose of this course is to provide the foundational knowledge, practical teaching experience, and current research in the content of educational gymnastics.
SPM 5350
Athlete Recruitment (3)
The course will cover all facets of recruiting including talent and academic evaluation, compliance, technology, official and unofficial visits, decision-making theories, commitments, and ethical issues.
