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PSY 631 - Social Cognition and Interpersonal Processes (4 credits)
Theory and research related to social cognitive phenomena such as causal reasoning, attitude change, counter-factual thinking, and emotive appraisal, as well as their relationship to interpersonal processes including attraction, conformity, social influence, social loafing and social influence.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PSY 632 - Self and Interpersonal Relationships (4 credits)
Theory and research focused on the self and interpersonal relationships. Topics relevant to the self include self-concept, selfesteem, self-regulation, gender identity, and racial identity; topics relevant to interpersonal relationships include romantic relationships, peer relationships, family relationships, groups, and attachment process.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PSY 633 - Life-span Development Theories and Research (4 credits)
Empirical issues and theoretical approaches relevant to life-span development, emphasizing historical and contemporary perspectives. Theories include Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, information-processing theories, domain-specific theories of cognitive development, attachment theory, dynamic systems theory, ecological theory, socioemotional selectivity theory, resilient aging, and functional neuroaging.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PSY 634 - Individuals and Communities (4 credits)
Relationship of the individual to the community including the theories, principles, values and research methods of community psychology.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PSY 635 - Analysis of Psychopathology (4 credits)
Theoretical and empirical contributions to the understanding of the etiology and maintenance of abnormal behavior. Topics include empirical methods for understanding the processes and mechanisms involved in various deviations from healthy behavior.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PSY 651 - Biopsychosocial Factors of Health and Wellness (4 credits)
The interactions among biological, psychological, and sociocultural predictors of health and wellness. Topics include the application of theories of behavior change to health habits; the role of personality, emotions, stress, and coping on health and adjustment to illness; and health disparities associated with ethnicity, class, gender, and age.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PSY 652 - Evolutionary Psychology and Animal Behavior (4 credits)
Key concepts, questions, and research issues related to the evolution of the mechanisms of mind and behavior in humans and non-humans. Topics investigated include mating, parenting, social exchange, and violence.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PSY 653 - Culture and Trauma (4 credits)
Theoretical perspectives and empirical research on cross-cultural similarities and differences in trauma experiences. Topics include the universal and culture-specific aspects of trauma, coping strategies, social support, PTSD, and post-traumatic growth.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PSY 654 - Emotion and Motivation (4 credits)
Major theories, research findings, methods and applications reflecting diverse perspectives to the issue of human and nonhuman motivation, including social and behavioral as well as biological and neurophysiological approaches. Topics include social function, health, adjustment, feeding, and reproduction.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PSY 655 - Personality, Individual Differences, and Intelligence (4 credits)
Theoretical perspectives and empirical research on individual differences in personality, including the causes and consequences of individual differences in the major dimensions of personality, as well as the causes, consequences, and assessment of individual differences in intelligence.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PSY 656 - Biopsychosocial Mediation of Creativity (4 credits)
Manner in which creativity is affected by culture, society, personality, cognition, and biology. Contemporary theories about creativity and the research supporting those theories are discussed and evaluated with the goal of empirically examining creativity and/or applying that knowledge to enhance creativity.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PSY 657 - Hormones and Human Behavior (4 credits)
Discusses impact that hormonal profiles have on behavior and how these influences may be adaptive. Topics will include menstrual cycle effects, human mating, parenting, preferences for cues of kinship, competition, and psychosexual differentiation of behavior.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PSY 658 - Psychology of Human Sexuality (4 credits)
Provides an in-depth account of the current research on the psychology of human sexual behavior. General topics include sexual behavior, risk-taking, theories of sexual orientation, intimacy, and paraphilias. Students will learn to critically examine current findings and theories on human sexuality from a psychological perspective.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PSY 659 - Current Directions in Evolutionary Psychology (4 credits)
Overview of historical and modern research and theory addressing one or more current directions in evolutionary psychological science. Key concepts, issues, and areas of research will be introduced.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PSY 660 - Special Topics in Behavioral Health (4 credits)
Examination of a special topic in Behavioral Health from a biopsychosocial approach. Topics may include issues such as emotion regulation, stress, obesity, cardiovascular health, substance abuse, and violence. Experimental and applied research methodology will be highlighted to complement content knowledge on the identified topic.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PSY 661 - Health Behavior Change (4 credits)
Provides an understanding of behavior modification within the context of health promotion. Explores behavior change theories, principles, and predictive models of change and apply principles to the modification of health behaviors on an individual, group, and community level.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PSY 662 - Seminar in Cognitive Development (4 credits)
Provides an understanding of cognitive development across the life span. Focuses on a broad range of empirical and theoretical analyses encompassing topics such as memory, perception, conceptual development, problem-solving, cultural influences, and atypical development.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PSY 690 - Master of Science Project
Project approved by Master’s Committee.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of Master’s Committee.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PSY 691 - Master of Science Thesis (4 credits)
Research approved by Advising or Master’s Committee.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PSY 694 - Independent Study (1 to 4 credits)
A program of directed study under the guidance of a faculty adviser. The study plan is subject to final approval by the departmental graduate committee.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PSY 701 - Advanced Topics in Methods of Psychological and Behavioral Research Design (4 credits)
Intensive examination of design and methodological issues specific to advanced research problems in psychological science. May be repeated for additional credits, but no more than 12 credits total toward the degree.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PSY 711 - Advanced Topics in Statistics for Psychological and Behavioral Research (4 credits)
Intensive examination of concepts and computations associated with statistical analysis of research in psychological science. May include SEM, Advanced Multivariate Regression, Factor Analysis, Path Analysis, Non-Parametric Tests, etc. May be repeated for additional credits, but no more than 12 credits total toward the degree.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PSY 721 - Advanced Topics in Biological and Basic Processes (4 credits)
Intensive examination of advanced theoretical and research issues related to biological and basic processes.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PSY 731 - Advanced Topics in Social and Behavioral Processes (4 credits)
Intensive examination of advanced theoretical and research issues related to social and behavioral processes. May be repeated for additional credits, but no more than 12 credits total toward the degree.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PSY 790 - Doctoral Dissertation Research
Research approved by Dissertation Committee.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 501 - Foundations of Public Administration (4 credits)
Fundamental concepts of public administration, their origin and development. Distinguishes between public and private and between government and administration.
Comments: Formerly PA 601.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 503 - Intergovernmental Relations (4 credits)
Conflict and cooperation between, and among, national, state and local governments. Illustrations are drawn from programs in social services, community development and regulation.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have graduate standing or junior/senior status with at least three courses in political science or have permission of M.P.A director.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 510 - Nonprofit Organization and Management (4 credits)
Fundamentals of nonprofit organization and management. Differences between the nonprofit and the for-profit and public sectors. Board and staff relations. Management theories; leadership styles. Human resource development; financial management; planning and accounting. Marketing, public relations and ethical issues. Case studies and specific management techniques.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 511 - Fundraising and Philanthropy (4 credits)
Issues of fundraising and philanthropy in the nonprofit sector. Case studies of nonprofit fundraising from a variety of nonprofit organizations. Sources of funding: government, public and private foundations, corporate giving, and individual contributions. Ethics and values in fundraising. Strategies and techniques of fundraising.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 522 - Research Perspectives and Techniques (2 credits)
Introduction to descriptive statistics, research design and methods of data analysis.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 524 - Introduction to Government and Nonprofit Accounting (2 credits)
Introduction to governmental fund accounting. Examination of the positions involved in governmental accounting and governmental fund accounting principles and practices.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 526 - Government and the Economy (4 credits)
Introduction to the role of government in the economy, including an examination of federal, local, and international fiscal and monetary policies. PA 526 is cross listed with undergraduate course PS 406. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
This course has been revised since publication of the current catalog. Yes. Effective winter 2016 semester.
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PA 535 - Economic Development Theory and Practice (4 credits)
The democratic process and political context within which economic development occurs. Current local economic development strategies are examined with special attention given to the political process involved and the economic developer’s relationships with elected executives, legislatures, the judiciary, the business community, media and interest groups.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 540 - Court Administration (4 credits)
Introductory examination of the field of court administration through review of its historical, cultural, economic and political aspects, as well as future trends and goals.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 541 - Law and Public Policy (4 credits)
The impact of ”the rule of law” concept on administrative policy, practice and decision making. Examines the effects of existing procedural requirements on the exercise of administrative discretion, the role of the courts and the likely consequences of proposed ”reforms.”
Prerequisite(s): Student must have graduate standing, or junior/senior status with at least three courses in political science, or permission of M.P.A director.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 542 - Law and Administration: Local Perspectives (2 credits)
The relationships between local government and the legal system with special attention to: 1) legal constraints on administrative discretion; 2) tensions between corporation counsels or prosecutors and administrators; 3) civil vs. criminal procedures and their impact on local decision making; and 4) federal/local and state/local relationships and the courts.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 543 - Law and Administration: State Perspectives (2 credits)
State administrators and the legal system: 1) the roles of the administrative and agency hearing offices; 2) tensions between the administrative and agency hearing offices; 3) agencies and civil courts; and 4) agencies and the attorney general.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 548 - Administrative Ethics (2 credits)
Exploration of ethical components of administrative decision making and activities in public and not-for-profit agencies. Includes personnel decisions, service delivery procedures and measures of program performance. Provides a forum for judging ethical behavior, to help understand how ethical considerations permeate all job-related activities and to assist ethical decision-making skills.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 553 - Public Budgeting and Finance (4 credits)
How governments riase funds and allocate them among competing purposes. Relations between agencies and executive budget offices and between executive and legislative branches of government. The elements of budget preparation, defense and review under various systems, line-item, performance, program, PPBS and zero-base budgets are presented.
Comments: Formerly PA 653.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 554 - Human Resources Management for the Public Sector (4 credits)
Study of human resources management in public agencies, the legal and political environment, managerial concerns and employee rights, and the problems of public employee collective bargaining.
Comments: Formerly PA 654.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 559 - Public Policy and Health Care (4 credits)
An examination of the status and evolution of public policies relating to health and health care, the policy-making processes in health care and the various implications of trends in health care policy.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 560 - Organization and Management of Criminal Justice Agencies (4 credits)
Examines past and present organization and management process of criminal justice agencies. The functions of planning, organizing, leading, motivating, communicating and decision making will be covered. Application of these functions to the various components of the American criminal justice system will be explored.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 561 - Law Enforcement Leadership (4 credits)
Examines past and present principles and theories of organization as they relate to law enforcement agencies. The structure and relationship among all levels of law enforcement institutions will also be examined, particularly for their effects on operations and outcomes.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 562 - Security Leadership (4 credits)
Examines the organization and management of security operations in government, business and industry, including administrative and quantitative techniques for security management. The relationship between private security and law enforcement will be examined.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 563 - Corrections Leadership (4 credits)
Examines the current administrative organization and operational practices in correctional institutions. Provides students with information and tools needed to become the managers and leaders of correctional organizations.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 568 - Health Planning: Policies and Processes (4 credits)
The roles and functions of planning in the health care system. Concepts, techniques, issues and policies relating to health planning and other human services will be examined. Analytic tools will be applied to a number of health problems.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 569 - Organization and Administration of Health and Medical Care Programs (4 credits)
Emphasis on the application of administrative and organizational analytical perspectives to health and human service organizations. Concepts and perspectives from the governmental and public interest concerns will be applied.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 602 - Public Administration: Issues and Problems (4 credits)
Contemporary controversies and trends in public administration systems. May be counted toward a concentration as appropriate.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 603 - Contemporary Public Management Techniques (4 credits)
Application of contemporary public management techniques, such as Total Quality Management (TQM). Managers as change agents and leaders of quality improvement and excellence in the workplace. Strategies for implementing these programs. Counts as credit for all concentrations in the M.P.A. program.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 610 - Strategic Planning (4 credits)
Theoretical and historical perspectives of strategic planning. Components of a strategic planning model; leadership issues. Planning environment. Planning in nonprofit, health care, and public sector organizations. Internal data assessments. Developing and implementing operating plans. Contingency plans. Practical issues associated with strategic planning. Counts as credit for health care, nonprofit organization and management, or local government concentrations.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 620 - Quantitative Methods in Public Administration (4 credits)
A study of quantitative methods for use in the public sector. Emphasis on data analysis for decision making and attention to common computer techniques are included.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (PA 522 or equivalent) and have permission of instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 621 - Public Sector Information Systems Management (4 credits)
Essential tools for management decision making and program evaluation; data management, information retrieval, selected computer packages and report writing are covered.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 630 - Local Government Management (4 credits)
Fundamentals of local government management. Topics to be covered include: politics and management; the management environment; leadership; staffing and personnel; employee motivation; local budgets; the local economy; and ethics. This course is required for students electing the Local Government Management concentration.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 631 - Grants: Politics and Administration (2 or 4 credits)
An examination of the grant process from the varying perspectives of the granting agencies, the requesting agencies, the institutional offices responsible for compliance and the ultimate recipients.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 634 - Risk Management (2 credits)
This course will provide a description of the concept of risk management in the public sector. Topics include: risk identification, loss control and safety, insurance and the law, loss prevention and evaluation, placement of insurance and financial responsibility.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 638 - Public Sector Employee Relations (2 or 4 credits)
Policies and practices relating to employee relations and collective bargaining in the public sector.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 640 - Advanced Court Administration
Advanced examination of court administration, including such topics as budgeting, peronnel management, jury management, and alternative dispute resolution.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (PA 540).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 644 - Current Issues in Public Sector Human Resources Management (2 or 4 credits)
Selected topics in human resources management, emphasizing state, county and local experiences. Topics can include: contract maintenance and compliance, merit systems, comparable worth, drug testing, employee assistance programs, affirmative action, mediation, arbitration and others as they emerge over time.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 655 - Program and Policy Evaluation (4 credits)
How to judge the success of programs; problems of design, data collection and analysis to sort out causes and evaluate effects; cost-benefit analysis; the organizational and political aspects of evaluation studies.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 657 - Workshop in Capital Budgeting (2 credits)
Basic principles of government budgeting for capital projects from the perspective of a practitioner at the state and local level.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of M.P.A. director.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 658 - Internship (4 credits)
Supervised assignment in a public agency for approximately 32 weeks; periodic reports and evaluations.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of M.P.A. director.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 660 - Public Administration Workshop (2 or 4 credits)
Selected applied problems and exercises led by regular adjunct faculty or with the cooperation of practicing public administrators.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 669 - Community Planning and Zoning (4 credits)
A comprehensive study of municipal planning, zoning and general government from the perspective of the public administrator. Topics include: state legislation, state and federal grant programs, making a Master Plan, the impact of court decisions, housing and fiscal impact analysis, impact fee calculation and public works and capital improvements programming.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 690 - Master’s Project (4 credits)
Student-conducted analysis and development of actionable recommendations for an issue faced by a public or non-profit organization appropriate to the organization’s mission and resources. Provides a framework for learning project analysis and communication while synthesizing MPA program content.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 691 - Directed Readings (2 or 4 credits)
Special readings designed to supplement or augment the course offerings. Not more than 6 credits of directed readings may be counted towards fulfillment of degree requirements.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be fully admitted with at least 20 credits in the M.P.A. program and must have permission of the M.P.A. director.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 692 - Special Topics in Public Administration (2 or 4 credits)
Special topics in public administration offered by the department. May be counted toward a concentration as appropriate.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of M.P.A. director.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PA 693 - Special Topics in Public Policy (2 or 4 credits)
Special topics in public policy offered by the department. director. May be counted toward a concentration as appropriate.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of M.P.A.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PH 525 - Research Methods in Health Disciplines (4 credits)
This course introduces students to the research process. Students will learn how to formulate a research question, devise a data collection and analysis plan to answer the research question, and report their results.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PH 555 - Qualitative Research Methods (4 credits)
This course will cover the underlying epistemology, study design principles, data collection methods, and data analysis strategies of qualitative research. Students will read, critique, and discuss examples of published qualitative research and then collect and analyze qualitative data to answer a research question of their choice. Instructor permission is required. This graduate course (PH 555) is cross listed with an undergraduate course (HS 455). Credit cannot be received for both PH 555 and HS 455.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PH 565 - Social Determinants of Health (4 credits)
This course will examine the structural and social factors that impact health, the connection between these factors and health inequities, and promising interventions to address these social determinants of health. Instructor permission is required.This graduate course (PH 565) is cross listed with an undergraduate course (HS 465). Credit cannot be received for both PH 565 and HS 465.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PH 569 - Organization and Administration of Health and Medical Care Programs (4 credits)
Emphasis on the application of administrative and organizational analytical perspectives to health and human service organizations. Concepts and perspectives from the governmental and public interest concerns will be applied.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PH 600 - Foundations of Health Behavior and Health Education (4 credits)
This course explores the psychosocial bases for health decision-making and health behaviors. The main individual, community-based, and social-ecological conceptual models will be addressed. Perceptions of health and illness, methods of changing health behaviors, and the importance of communication will be covered.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PH 610 - Principles of Community-Based Participatory Research (4 credits)
Public health research in a community setting can benefit from involvement of community members throughout the research process. Community-based participatory research (CBPR) methods will be explored from a theoretical and practical perspective through various stages of the research process, from conception, grant writing, intervention development, implementation, evaluation, and reporting results.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PH 615 - Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods (4 credits)
This course is an introduction to the design and methodology of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method research. Students will develop skills necessary to design their own research study and evaluate products of empirical research.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PH 620 - Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation of Public Health Interventions (4 credits)
This course covers the development of health interventions including literature reviews and program justifications, needs assessment methodologies, and critical review of materials. Issues relevant to implementation and management of health interventions will be addressed. Strategies for effective program evaluation will also be addressed.
Prerequisite(s): PH 600 and PH 610
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PH 625 - Mechanisms of Chronic and Infectious Disease (4 credits)
This course is designed to provide an overview of the major chronic and infectious diseases that affect the U.S. population. More specifically, the course will explore the distribution of, risk factors for and disparities of chronic infectious diseases. Finally, effective prevention strategies will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): PH 650
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PH 630 - Public Health Practicum (4 credits)
The practicum provides the opportunity to work in an organization that addresses public health issues. Students will apply public health principles and theories learned and demonstrate their mastery of CEPH/ASPH public health competencies. The practicum enables students to bridge the gap between classroom learning in years one and two with public health practice in summer.
Prerequisite(s): PH 600, PH 610, and PH 620
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PH 640 - Statistical Methods in Public Health (4 credits)
Descriptive statistics - graphical and quantitative, confidence limits and statistical tests, sample size requirements, linear regression and correlation, multiple and curvilinear regression, count data and contingency tables, control charts, sampling and specifications.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PH 645 - Regression Modeling in Public Health (4 credits)
This course will cover regression modeling, emphasizing public health applications. Linear and generalized linear (e.g., logistic, poisson) regression models will be covered, as well as techniques for non-independent data (GEE, random effects models). Model fit diagnostics and assumption checking will be emphasized throughout. The statistical software, R, will be used.
Prerequisite(s): PH 640 or equivalent or instructor permission.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PH 650 - Introduction to Epidemiology (4 credits)
This course introduces students to the basic concepts and methods involved in the study of the distribution and determinants of diseases in populations. Content will include types of epidemiologic research, biases in design and sources of error, as well as techniques for analyzing epidemiologic data.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PH 660 - Introduction to Environmental Health Sciences (4 credits)
This course presents the core concepts, principles and applications of environmental health sciences. Students will learn the sources of and ways to control the important physical, chemical, biologic, and sociologic factors that impact human health in various environments.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PH 685 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Public Health (2 credits)
This course examines contemporary legal and ethical issues in public health.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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PH 690 - Public Health Capstone (4 credits)
Students will participate in a culminating capstone experience showcasing their knowledge of public health theory, principles of practice, research methods and data analysis. Through this experience, students will demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and creativity. Students will complete a defined portfolio showcasing their mastery of public health practice defined with their adviser and will participate in capstone seminars.
Prerequisite(s): PH 569, PH 600, PH 610, PH 620, PH 630, PH 640, PH 650, PH 660
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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QMM 510 - Quantitative Methods for Managers (3 credits)
Computer based applications of data analytic methods to business problems using spreadsheet models and statistical software. Topics include: describing and visual presentation of data; probability and random variable models; decision analysis, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing; analysis of variance; regression analysis; and optimization. Student must be admitted to a graduate business program.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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QMM 640 - Management Science (3 credits)
This is a survey course of management science topics such as Decision Trees, Linear Programming, Transportation and Scheduling Models, Linear and Logistic Regression, Markov Chains and Queuing. Course emphasis is on problem formulation or drawing the link between a business problem and a mathematical model that allows studying or optimizing the business process. The course uses standard software tools and meets in a computer lab.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (POM 521) or have completed a course in statistics and operations management.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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QMM 652 - Forecasting (3 credits)
Survey of time-series forecasting methods used in business, including trends, exponential smoothing, decomposition, ARIMA, and neural nets. Econometric topics include seasonal binaries, autocorrelation, and lagged variables. Includes case studies and discussion of current economic conditions. Computer tools are used for individual and team projects.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (QMM 510) or have completed a course in statistics.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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QMM 680 - Special Topics in Quantitative Methods (3 credits)
An advanced course involving study of current research issues and recent developments in Quantitative Methods. Topics vary. See Schedule of Classes for current offering. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Same topic cannot be repeated.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (QMM 510) or its equivalent.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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QMM 690 - Independent Study in Quantitative Methods (3 credits)
Independent individual research on a topic chosen by the student. A written contract must be prepared and approved by Department Chair and Office of Graduate Business Programs before registration is permitted.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have prior approval of instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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DLL 535 - Introduction to Digital Literacies and Learning 2 credits
This course helps teachers to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively integrate technology into classroom learning experiences as required by the 7th Standard of the Professional Standards for Michigan Teachers. DLL 535 is equivalent to IST 535.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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RDG 500 - Foundations of Reading Instruction (4 credits)
Provides an overview of the reading process including reading readiness, comprehension, word recognition diagnosis, methods of instruction, and related language acquisition processes.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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RDG 502 - Reading and Language Arts in the Elementary and Middle School I (4 credits)
First course of a two course sequence meant to provide candidates for elementary school certification knowledge of reading and language arts theory, the application of appropriate teaching methods and classroom assessment tools.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the MAT program with Elementary Certification.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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RDG 503 - Reading and Language Arts in the Elementary and Middle School II (4 credits)
Second of a two course sequence meant to provide candidates for elementary certification knowledge of reading and language arts theory, the application of appropriate teaching methods and classroom assessment tools.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (RDG 502).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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RDG 510 - Inquiry-Based Literacy Instruction
Extension of literacy teaching in elementary and middle grades based on assessment. Content includes wide range of literacy topics including classroom-based assessment, evaluation and instruction. Meets the Michigan reading requirements for certificate renewal and professional certificate.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have Elementary or Secondary Provisional Teaching Certificate.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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RDG 532 - Teaching Reading in the Primary Grades (2 to 6 credits)
Examines principles, practices and research related to early reading instruction. Includes analysis of the relationships of the various language arts to reading and emphasizes the developmental literacy skills of children, starting with kindergarten.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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RDG 534 - Reading-Language Arts Instruction in the Elementary School (4 credits)
Emphasizes the teaching of writing, reading, listening, speaking and spelling. Develops a coordinated approach to teaching all language arts skills.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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RDG 537 - Content Reading in the Elementary School (4 credits)
Designed for content subject learning in the elementary classroom. The course bridges learning to read and reading to learn practices relevant to the curriculum of elementary school children.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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RDG 538 - Guiding Reading-Learning in Content Subjects (4 credits)
Stresses the reading processes and skills students need to independently acquire and apply content understandings. Intended for middle-grade, junior high and senior high school teachers who work primarily in subject areas of the curriculum.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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RDG 539 - Clinical Issues in Early Literacy Instruction: Reading Recovery® Teacher Training (2 to 8 credits)
A three-semester sequence to prepare teachers to implement specialized reading methods with young children most at risk for reading difficulty in the classroom context. Teachers observe, record, analyze and modify the reading and writing behavior of children and develop understandings of reading acquisition. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be nominated by a participating school district and accepted into the Reading Recovery® program or receive permission from the program director.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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RDG 540 - Leadership in Literacy Instruction (4 credits)
Focuses on the organization and administration of reading and language arts programs in the elementary, middle and secondary levels. Emphasis on how Literacy philosophy is related to policy at the national, state and local levels, staff and program development, text selection, and interpretation of student assessment for reading and language arts.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (RDG 500, RDG 571, and RDG 575).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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RDG 559 - Literacy Lessons® Teacher Training (2 to 4 credits)
A three-semester (1 academic year) sequence to prepare specialist teachers to implement specialized reading methods with children most at risk for reading difficulty. Teachers observe, record, analyze and modify the reading and writing behavior of children and develop understandings of reading acquisition.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be nominated by a participating school district and accepted into the Reading Recovery® program or receive permission from the program director.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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