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EHS 5000 - Introduction to EHS Research (4 credits)
An introductory graduate-level course in research methods for students pursuing the Master of Science degree in Safety Management. Topics include: scientific methods, ethics, research design, interpretation of existing research statistical concepts, computer applications, development of research problems, instrumentation, and proposal preparation and presentation. Formerly OSH 500.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (STA 2220) and be admitted to the Master of Science in Safety Management program.
Comments: Formerly OSH 500.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EHS 5100 - Fundamentals of Occupational Hygiene (3 credits)
This course will address the concepts of anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of occupational health hazards focusing on chemical, physical and biological hazards. This graduate course is cross listed with the undergraduate course (EHS 4100). Credit cannot be received for both EHS 4100 and EHS 5100. Prerequisite(s): CHM 2010 (C); PHY 1200 (C) or PHY 1010; and EHS 3380 (C+).
Comments: Formerly EHS 5350
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EHS 5200 - Advanced Safety and Health Administration (3 credits)
This course emphasizes administrative aspects necessary to implement a comprehensive safety and health program management system to include modern management principles and their application to safety and health. Topics include: safety program organization, elements of a systematic safety management program, training and motivation, effective management principles, organizational culture, ethics, and professional conduct.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Master of Science in Safety Management program.
Comments: Formerly OSH 520,OSH 5200
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EHS 5400 - Risk Assessment and Loss Control (3 credits)
Advanced study of methods to analyze workplace hazards and assess the probability and severity of adverse effects of identified hazards. These risk assessments are used to determine cost effective use of resources to avoid, eliminate, or control hazards to attain a workplace for which risks are judged to be acceptable.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Master of Science in Safety Management program.
Comments: Formerly OSH 540, OSH 5400.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EHS 5420 - Construction Safety ( 3 credits)
A general introductory course in construction safety that attempts to address the many facets of creating an organizational setting where management and workers are educated and motivated to perform safe, productive construction work. The course is attended to provide a broad overview of the many elements to consider in executing small and large construction projects. The foundation of the course is to present proven safety management methods used by construction managers/contractors to run safe jobs and explore other strategies to create a world-class construction safety culture. This graduate course is cross listed with an undergraduate course (EHS 4420). Credit cannot be received for both EHS 5420 and EHS 4420.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 3380 (C+)
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EHS 5440 - Environmental Standards ( 3 credits)
A general introductory course in environmental pollution, controls, and applicable standards. Legislation discussed includes Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Superfund, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The course examines important aspects of environmental science and technology and the impact on society. The technical foundation and policy choices underlying the key standards are examined, which includes a review of pollution sources, controls, measurement technologies, government intervention, and principles of risk assessment. This graduate course is cross listed with an undergraduate course (EHS 4440). Credit cannot be received for both EHS 5440 and EHS 4440.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EHS 5450 - Ergonomics ( 3 credits)
Ergonomics and related change management concepts; anthropometry, biomechanics, metabolic energy expenditure, capabilities and limitations of workers; design and analysis of the workplace, hand tools, controls and products; application of the NIOSH lifting guidelines and other standards. This graduate course (EHS 5450) is cross listed with an undergraduate course (EHS 4450). Credit cannot be received for both EHS 5450 and EHS 4450.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 3380 (C+) and BIO 1002 or BIO 1200 or BIO 2100 and BIO 2600 or WHP 4000 and WHP 4030 (C)
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EHS 5600 - Applied System Safety Analysis (3 credits)
System safety provides disciplined approaches to hazard identification and risk analysis. The analytical techniques in this course can be used to assess risk to employees, facilities, equipment, production, quality and the environment. System safety analytical techniques will be applied to case studies drawn from professional practice.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Master of Science in Safety Management program.
Comments: Formerly OSH 560, OSH 5600.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EHS 6996 - Capstone Course (4 credits)
This course is a capstone experience that applies business management and safety and health program analytical and administrative course knowledge skills to a comprehensive case study situation.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Master of Science in Safety Management program and have permission of the Program Director.
Comments: Formerly OSH 699, OSH 6996.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ENV 5520 - GIS and Spatial Statistics (3 Credits)
Comprehensive and systematic understanding of spatial analysis methods as they apply to both vector and raster data, and practical application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and software. Essential theoretical concepts of spatial statistics are examined, including point and areal pattern analysis, spatial autocorrelation, and interpolation.
Prerequisite(s): One equivalent college-level statistics course: STA 2220 or STA 2221 or STA 2222 or STA 2226.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ENV 5650 - Organic Geochemistry (3 credits)
Organic matter geochemical transformations and biogeochemical cycles in natural systems.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ENV 5800 - Biogeochemical Cycling (3 credits)
Nutrient cycle, environmental contamination, remediation, sustainable agriculture, land use and management. ENV 5800 is cross listed with undergraduate course ENV 4800. Student cannot receive credit for both courses.
Comments: Formerly ENV 580.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ENV 5850 - Environmental Fate and Transport (3 credits)
Distribution and transformation of chemical pollutants in air, water and soil. Topics include chemical equilibrium and mass transport processes, biotic and abiotic transformations, hydrology, and physiochemical properties of chemical pollutants that affect transport, accumulation and degradation. ENV 5850 is cross listed with undergraduate course ENV 4850. Student cannot receive credit for both courses.
Comments: Formerly ENV 585.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ENV 5860 - Toxic Substance Control (3 credits)
Quantification and management of toxic substances, including production, use, distribution, exposure and control. Risk assessment and regulatory strategies will be emphasized. ENV 5860 is cross listed with undergraduate course ENV 4860. Student cannot receive credit for both courses.
Comments: Formerly ENV 586.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ENV 5870 - Natural Resources Management: Exploration, Exploitation, Contamination and Remediation (3 credits)
Oil, gas and metallic ore exploration and exploitation. Contamination issues and remediation strategies. Special emphasis on real data analysis. Students will produce and present a comprehensive management plan production based on these data. ENV 5870 is cross listed with undergraduate course ENV 4870. Student cannot receive credit for both courses.
Comments: Formerly ENV 587.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ENV 5900 - Special Topics in Environmental Science (2 to 4 credits)
Selected topics in environmental science. May be repeated for additional credit under a different subtitle.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EMBA 5000 - Teambuilding, Communications, and Introduction to Business Concepts (1 credit)
This course introduces students to concepts that will support several core courses of the program. Particular attention will be given to fundamental concepts from accounting, finance, and economics and developing students’ appreciation for how they are used to make critical strategic decisions. Examination of group and lean dynamics, diversity within teams, team building and communication skills are also covered in this course.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EMBA 5040 - Data Analytics for Executives ( 3 credits)
Emphasizes the application of statistics used by executives. Topics include summarizing and describing data; a review of visual displays and their uses; sampling and survey methods; sample size and parameter estimation for numerical and attribute data; hypothesis testing for one, two or several groups, including analysis of variance and multiple regression; analysis of trends and seasonal patterns; and the statistical tools of quality control. Includes report writing and team project presentations.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.
Comments: Formerly HCM 504, EMBA 504.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EMBA 5110 - Financial Accounting and Disclosures (2 credits)
This course introduces the fundamentals of financial accounting used in the preparation and analysis of financial statements. It also introduces the required disclosures in the annual reports.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EMBA 5120 - Managerial Accounting and Decision Making (2 credits)
This course introduces the cost - measurement, allocation, analysis, and budgeting for decision making and performance measurement. It also provides an understanding of strategic cost management principles and applications for businesses.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.
Comments: Formerly HCM 512, EMBA 512.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EMBA 5210 - Strategic Thinking and Competitive Analysis (2 credits)
Topics covered included economic boundaries (analyzing the make vs buy decision, economics of scale scope, mergers acquisitions); understanding customers, pricing, competitors, and competitive advantage; and information economics and agency theory.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.
Comments: Formerly EMBA 521.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EMBA 5220 - Global Macroeconomic Environment of Business (2 credits)
The course emphasizes development of students ability to analyze national and international economic data and to understand discussions of global macroeconomic issues in the business press and their implications for business decision-making. Key topics include long-run economic growth, international trade, interest rates, exchange rates and monetary and fiscal policy.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EMBA 5300 - Teambuilding, Leadership and Communication (2 credits)
Comprehensive examination of group and team dynamics, diversity within teams, decision making skills, and planning and implementing change. Theories of leadership and leadership styles, and communication within the organization, including communication with employees and across cultures, will also be explored. Includes team projects.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.
Comments: Formerly HCM 530, EMBA 530.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EMBA 5310 - Leading People and Organizations (2 credits)
This course provides a foundation of key theories and approaches to leadership and opportunities for practical development of leadership skills. It will focus on both developing individual leaders and leadership capacity in organizations to promote organizational effectiveness. Additionally, it will synthesize the main challenges to effective leadership, how to learn from leadership failures, and prevent destructive leadership.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EMBA 5315 - Leadership Feedback and Development (2 credits)
This course provides an overview of leadership development, with a focus on building self-awareness through feedback and reflection. Students will complete a 360-degree feedback assessment and develop personalized goals for the EMBA program and their professional careers.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EMBA 5320 - Negotiations and Conflict Resolution (2 credits)
The course is designed to develop students’ strategic flexibility in negotiating and resolving conflict across a broad spectrum of business problems. Key topics include understanding the impact of power on conflict management, managing difficult conversations, and building tactics and tools to achieve conflict resolution and negotiate successfully.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EMBA 5350 - Global Strategic Management (3 credits)
This course introduces strategy formulation and implementation in a global context. Integrating theories in strategy and international business, applying business functional knowledge, the course helps students to learn how to make strategic decisions to gain and maintain competitive advantage in the global competitive market.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.
Comments: Formerly EMBA 535.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EMBA 5370 - Integrative Capstone Project (3 credits)
All students in the Executive MBA program are required to complete an integrative action project (IAP) as part of the program. The objective of the IAP is to offer an exceptional opportunity for students to apply theory to address business problems. The project is introduced during the first year of the program and completed the last semester.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.
Comments: Formerly EMBA 537.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EMBA 5450 - Business Information and Analytics Systems (2 credits)
This 2-credit blended course will examine various ranges of technologies, the foundation for creating an overall strategy, investment justification, business continuity and risk mitigation, and overall governance concepts for information systems.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EMBA 5500 - Law, Ethics, and Leadership (2 credits)
This course introduces ethics, law, responsibility, and the regulatory environment as they influence corporate activities and organizational decision-making and discuss the role of leadership in shaping the ethical environment.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.
Comments: Formerly HCM 550, EMBA 550.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EMBA 5600 - Marketing Management (3 credits)
Focus on the foundations of marketing the management of the marketing function including the rule of marketing in society and within the business enterprise; the use of marketing to gain competitive advantage and the practice of marketing in a rapidly changing business environment.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.
Comments: Formerly HCM 560, EMBA 560.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EMBA 5700 - Strategic Finance (3 credits)
Introduction to the institutions, instruments, theories and analytical tools of financial management. Emphasis is on the application of financial concepts such as cash flow analysis, capital budgeting, sources of capital, and working capital management.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive program.
Comments: Formerly HCM 570, EMBA 570.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EMBA 6370 - Entrepreneurial Leadership (2 credits)
The learning objective is to develop an understanding of the characteristics of an entrepreneur, the essential activities for creating/running a successful business as an entrepreneur, and the exit alternatives for an entrepreneur. This course builds on the materials, contents and experiences of outside speakers who will share the successes and failures of becoming an entrepreneur as a small business owner and/or a manager running a business as an entrepreneur.
Comments: Formerly EMBA 637.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EMBA 6410 - Privacy and Security (2 credits)
This course examines various issues related to privacy at the individual and organizational level. It will examine the relationship between security and privacy, impact of new technology on personal privacy, discrepancy in private laws between different nations, how privacy should be protected, issues pertaining to different types of data including marketing and medical data, how privacy laws are enacted and enforced, and how best to create a more just and appealing society.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EMBA 6500 - Lean Leadership (2 credits)
This course examines the philosophy and history of Lean Leadership. It will introduce not only to the tools of lean, but also discuss proven leadership techniques for implementing lean in an organization, managing culture change, and developing continuous improvement engagement throughout the workforce. Strategies to attain productivity enhancement, waste reduction, and quality improvements will also be covered.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EMBA 6600 - Special Topic (2 credits)
This is a special topics course which covers a contemporary area of business. The topics change to cover issues relevant to the current business environment.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EMBA 6900 - Special Topic (2 credits)
This is a special topics course which covers a contemporary area of business. The topics cover issues relevant to the current business environment.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.
Comments: Formerly EMBA 680.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EMBA 6930 - C-Suite Presentations and Professional Development (1 credit)
The skills-based course develops students’ leadership and professional skills with the help of group and individual coaching sessions; assistance with resume reviews and applications for more senior level opportunities; and participation in seminars that address leadership development topics.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 5000 - Introduction to Research (4 credits)
An introductory graduate-level course in research methods for students pursuing graduate degrees in the health sciences. Topics include: scientific method, ethics, research design, interpretation of existing research, statistical concepts, computer resources, conceptualization of research problems, instrumentation and proposal preparation and presentation. Offered fall semester.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (STA 2220) and have graduate status.
Comments: Formerly EXS 500.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 5010 - Advanced Exercise Physiology (4 credits)
This course emphasizes the incorporation of recent advances in biological research with the study of exercise. Topics include: morphological, biochemical and physiological responses to both acute and chronic exercise; mechanisms in metabolic control; hormonal, renal and digestive factors in exercise; and the relationships between exercise and cardiovascular disease.Offered fall semester.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites BIO 3232 or CHM 2010 and EXS 3010 or have permission of instructor.
Comments: Formerly EXS 520.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 5020 - Advanced Biomechanics (3 credits)
This course emphasizes the principles of mechanics applied to human movement. Students learn the principles of applied kinesiology for the analysis of exercise, gait and physical activity in recreational and occupational settings. Qualitative and quantitative techniques for human motion analysis are presented.Offered fall semester.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (EXS 350 or EXS 3020).
Comments: Formerly EXS 525, EXS 525C
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 5030 - Diagnostic Testing and Exercise Prescription (3 credits)
Course content emphasizes stress testing procedures and techniques for exercise prescription, including basic concepts in electro-cardiography. Students completing this course should be able to make clinical assessments regarding ECG information and, under faculty supervision, will be responsible for implementing a program of exercise rehabilitation for cardiac patients.Offered winter semester.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites (EXS 3010 and EXS 5010) or have permission of instructor.
Comments: Formerly EXS 530, EXS 530C.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 5040 - Nutrition, Weight Management and Exercise (2 credits)
This course emphasizes basic concepts in nutrition as applied to exercise, physical training, health improvement and cardiac rehabilitation. Topics are related to the importance of food nutrients in sustaining physical function during moderate to severe physical activity, the energy value of foods and the relationships between nutrition, fitness and health. Offered winter semester.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites BIO 3232 or CHM 2010 and EXS 3010 or have permission of instructor.
Comments: Formerly EXS 540.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 5100 - Introduction to Personal Training (2 credits)
An introduction to the concepts used in personal training. Covers theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to prepare for a national certification exam in personal training. Topics include exercise testing, prescription, and leading, progression, individualization, goal setting, logistics, client motivation, safety, health promoting behaviors and effective communication. This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course (EXS 4100). Credit will be awarded for only one of EXS 470, EXS 4100, EXS 570, EXS 5100.Offered Summer semester.
Prerequisite(s): Students must meet prerequisites EXS 1000, EXS 3010, EXS 3015, and EXS 3020.
Comments: Formerly EXS 570.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 5110 - Advanced Personal Training (2 credits)
Theoretical knowledge and practical skills in advanced personal training including training for special cases: high-performance athletes, musculoskeletal injuries, wheel-chair bound clients, chronic diseases, the elderly, and children. Periodization, plyometrics, exercise with specialized equipment, innovative use of available resources, and best practices for commercial success also covered. This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course (EXS 4110). Credit will be awarded for only one of EXS 475, EXS 4110, EXS 575 or EXS 5110.Offered Summer semester.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (EXS 5100).
Comments: Formerly EXS 575.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 5200 - Physical Activity and Aging (2 credits)
This course examines the effects of aging on physical work capacity, body composition, and cardiovascular, pulmonary, neuromuscular and musculoskeletal function. Retardation of the aging process through the use of physical conditioning programs is presented, and principles for prescribing and conducting exercise programs are included. Offered summer semester .
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites (EXS 3010 and EXS 3020) and have permission of instructor.
Comments: Formerly EXS 545.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 5210 - Children and Exercise (2 credits)
Physical activity and the growth, maturation, motor development and motor learning of children from birth to adolescence. Skill and performance enhancement, exercise program design, biomechanics, and injury and disease prevention are discussed. This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course (EXS 4210). Credit will not be received for more than one of EXS 450, EXS 4210, EXS 550, EXS 5210.Offered summer semester in odd-numbered years.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites (EXS 3010 and EXS 3020).
Comments: Formerly EXS 550.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 5300 - Human Performance Enhancement (2 credits)
Advanced topics and trends in modern strength and conditioning program design and implementation. Topics include muscle physiology, neuromuscular physiology, performance profiles, periodization, and the theory behind developing adequate strength, mass, flexibility, power, and stability programs. This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course. Credit cannot be awarded for both EXS 4300 and EXS 5300.Spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (EXS 1000) or have permission of instructor
Comments: Formerly EXS 503.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 5310 - Environment and Human Performance (2 credits)
A multi-perspective consideration of human adaption to major factors which can significantly influence human movement in diverse micro- and macro-environments. Factors to be considered include temperature, altitude, precipitation, light, noise and sociocultural factors. Health/safety in locomotion, rehabilitation, sport/recreation and occupational contexts are emphasized. This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course. This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course (EXS 4310). Credit will be awarded for only one of EXS 436, EXS 4310, EXS 536, EXS 5310.
Prerequisite(s): EXS 3010 and EXS 5010 or have permission of instructor.
Comments: Formerly EXS 635, EXS 536.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 5400 - Obesity and Physical Activity (2 credits)
Obesity is a complex disease with myriad contributing factors. This course addresses the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity, with particular emphasis on the role of physical activity. Metabolism, energy balance, and social, psychological, mechanical, and behavioral issues are discussed. This course meets with an undergraduate course (EXS 4400). Credit will be awarded for only one of EXS 541, EXS 5400, EXS 441, EXS 4400.
Prerequisite(s): EXS 3010 or equivalent
Comments: Formerly EXS 541.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 5440 - Preventative Nutrition Through the Life Span (2 credits)
This course emphasizes the preventative benefits of lifestyle changes in physical activity and nutrition through the life span as they apply to the chronic degenerative diseases including diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular diseases.Offered spring semester in even-numbered years.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (EXS 5040).
Comments: Formerly EXS 580
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 5500 - Healthy Lifestyle Choices (2 credits)
This course takes a biopsychosocial approach to exercise and other healthy lifestyle choices. Focus is on the dimensions of wellness, factors influencing lifestyle choices, the theory and practice of behavior change, and health promotion concepts in clinical, community, worksite, and commercial settings. This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course (EXS 4500). Credit will not be awarded for more than one of EXS 460, EXS 4500, EXS 560, EXS 5500.Offered all semesters.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites PSY 1000 and (EXS 2400 or EXS 3010 or HS 2000).
Comments: Formerly EXS 560.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 5510 - Stress Management (2 credits)
This course examines the causes of stress and the changes that occur as a result. The physiological and psychological results of stress are investigated. Practical solutions to improving stress management that include recognition of the most common symptoms are discussed.Offered spring semester in even-numbered years.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (EXS 304 or EXS 3010).
Comments: Formerly EXS 510.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 5520 - Health-Promoting Lifestyle Choices and Interventions (4 credits)
Emphasizes physical aspects of health-promoting behaviors, and philosophies of primary and secondary prevention, health education and health interventions. Includes modules on health beliefs, theoretical models of health and disease behaviors, principles of behavior modification and relapse prevention, predictors and measures of intervention success, and strategies for improving adherence.Offered winter semester.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of instructor.
Comments: Formerly EXS 535.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 5600 - Health and Disease (2 credits)
This course familiarizes the student with the pathogenesis of representative diseases and the physical changes associated with varying states of health and disease. Information from the health and medical history focus upon factors that are lifestyle related. Credit will not be awarded for more than one of EXS 405, EXS 4600, EXS 505, EXS 5600.Offered winter semester.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites (BIO 1200 and BIO 2600) or have permission of instructor.
Recommended prerequisite(s): Completion of BIO 2100 is recommended.
Comments: Formerly EXS 505.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 5620 - Clinical Biomechanics (2 credits)
This course focuses on the pathomechanics of the human musculoskeletal system. The use of exercise in rehabilitation, sports medicine and clinical settings is explored. Topics include static and dynamic properties of human tissue, mechanisms of injury, pathokinesiology in various anatomical regions, and principles of musculoskeletal exercise prescription. This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course. Credit can be awarded for only one of EXS 511, EXS 610 and EXS 5620.
Prerequisite(s): EXS 3020 or have permission of instructor.
Comments: Formerly EXS 610, EXS 511.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 5630 - Basic Athletic Training (2 credits)
Course directed to competitive sports and the recognition and immediate care of athletic injuries. Evaluation and treatment procedures and techniques are presented and practiced.This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course (EXS 4630). Credit will be awarded for only one of EXS 521, EXS 5630 or EXS 4630.Offered fall and winter semesters.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites BIO 2100 and BIO 2600 and EXS 3020.
Comments: Formerly EXS 521
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 5640 - Exercise Electrocardiography (2 credits)
Explores theoretical and applied concepts of electrocardiography. Students learn basic principles of obtaining and understanding resting and exercise electrocardiograms, effects on the normal electrocrdiogram and factors contributing to abnormal electrocardiography. Students experience exercise test applications of the electrocardiogram and learn to recognize life-threatening arrythmias. This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course. Credit can be awarded for only one of EXS 625, EXS 526, EXS 5640 or EXS 4640. Offered Summer Semester
Prerequisite(s): EXS 3010 or permission of instructor
Comments: Formerly EXS 625, EXS 526.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 5700 - Corporate and Worksite Wellness Programs (2 credits)
This course explores concepts underlying corporate and worksite health promotion programs. It examines administration of these programs including: health and exercise program planning; facility planning and design; program management; staffing; equipment selection; safety and legal issues; and marketing. This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course (EXS 4700). Credit can be awarded for only one of EXS 465, EXS 4700, EXS 565, EXS 5700.Offered spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (EXS 3010 and have permission of instructor.
Comments: Formerly EXS 565.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 5800 - Exercise Endocrinology (2 credits)
A cellular and systems physiology approach to human hormone function during exercise. Interaction of neuro-endocrine responses during exercise and body fluid regulation, hemostatis, the immune system, regulation of fuel use, biological rhythms, reproductive cycles, analgesia, and tissue repair. Hormones as ergogenic aids. This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course. Credit will be awarded for only one of EXS 515, EXS 5800, or EXS 4800.Offered Spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites (BIO 2600 and EXS 3010) or have permission of instructor.
Comments: Formerly EXS 515.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 5810 - Physical Activity Epidemiology (2 credits)
Explores the evolution of epidemiology and its impact on physical activity choices and guidelines. Topics will include the role of physical activity in the primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of chronic disease, mental health problems, and disability from an epidemiologic perspective. This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course. Credit will be awarded for only one of EXS 516, EXS 4810, or EXS 5810.Offered summer semester.
Comments: Formerly EXS 516.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 5830 - Muscle Physiology (2 credits)
This course focuses on the basic principles and current knowledge pertaining to muscle structure and function. Topics include muscle tissue anatomy, contraction, muscle fiber types and their recruitment patterns, energy metabolism, substrate utilization, fatigue, and mitochondrial adaptations. Formerly EXS 6800. Credit will not be granted for both EXS 4830 and EXS 5830. Cross-listed with EXS 4830. Offered winter semester in even-numbered years. Prerequisite: EXS 3010 or Permission of Instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 6600 - Administration of a Cardiac Rehabilitation or Community Exercise Program (2 credits)
This course emphasizes the administrative steps necessary to establish and operate a cardiac rehabilitation or community exercise program. Staffing, facilities, equipment, budgeting, scheduling, legal liabilities and contacts with physicians, support personnel and health care centers are discussed. Offered summer semester.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites (EXS 5010) or have permission of instructor.
Comments: Formerly EXS 605.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 6700 - Laboratory Instrumentation (2 credits)
This course involves both concepts and procedures regarding the measurement of human performance, using appropriate laboratory instruments and data collection systems in the disciplines of exercise physiology and biomechanics. Students will learn proper techniques for data acquisition, equipment calibration and data interpretation for instrumentation used in exercise science.Offered winter semester in odd-numbered years.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites (EXS 5000 and EXS 5010 and EXS 5030).
Comments: Formerly EXS 615
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 6920 - Directed Study and Research (1 OR 2 credits)
Special study areas and research in exercise science. May be repeated for additional credit.Offered every semester.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of department.
Comments: Formerly EXS 693.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 6940 - Seminar in Exercise Science (2 credits)
In-depth study of often-cited, controversial or recent research articles on a topic in exercise science. Students will give oral critiques of articles and write one review paper.Offered spring semester in odd-numbered years.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites (EXS 5000 and EXS 5010).
Comments: Formerly EXS 630.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 6950 - Exercise Science Internship I ( 2 OR 4 credits)
Supervised internship experience in a wide variety of clinical and community settings including hospitals, clinics, corporate fitness and community sites. Offered every semester.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the Prerequisites EXS 5010, EXS 5020 and EXS 5030, have permission of the department, and 20 credits of graduate study including EXS 5010, EXS 5020 and EXS 5030.
Comments: Formerly EXS 601, EXS 601D.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 6955 - Exercise Science Internship II (2 OR 4 credits)
Supervised internship experience in a wide variety of clinical and community settings including hospitals, clinics, corporate fitness and community sites.Offered every semester.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites EXS 5010, EXS 5020 and EXS 5030; have permission of the department; and 20 credits of graduate study including EXS 5010, EXS 5020 and EXS 5030.
Comments: Formerly EXS 602.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EXS 6995 - Research in Exercise Science ( 1 TO 6 credits)
Independent research approved by the student’s faculty adviser and research committee. May be satisfied by completion of either 1) presentation of findings in a written master’s thesis and oral thesis defense, or 2) written and oral comprehensive examinations to determine if the student has acquired knowledge of exercise science expected of a master’s degree candidate. Offered every semester.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed 20 credits of graduate study, including the prerequisite (EXS 5000).
Comments: Formerly EXS 670B, EXS 670D, EXS 670.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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FIN 5330 - Financial Management ( 3 credits)
Introduction to the institutions, instruments, theories and analytical tools of financial management. Emphasis is placed on return versus risk valuation tradeoff. Topics include capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure, dividend policy, cash management, accounts receivable, short-term debt, financial statement analysis, international financial management and financial forecasting.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (ACC 5110) and have completed a course in financial accounting.
Comments: Formerly FIN 533.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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FIN 5450 - Real Estate Investment Analysis (3 credits)
Application of finance theory to investment in income-producing real estate. Topics include market feasibility, property appraisal, income taxation, construction, permanent and creative financing, and investment analysis. Students must prepare and present an investment analysis of an actual property.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (FIN 5330) or its equivalent.
Comments: Formerly FIN 650.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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FIN 5600 - Investment Analysis (3 credits)
Provides a general framework for constructing portfolios and valuing investments. Important concepts include portfolio theory, credit analysis valuation of prepayment features on debt instruments, and fundamental and analysis of equities and foreign assets. Accounting/financial statement information are utilized extensively.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (FIN 5330) or have completed a course in financial management.
Comments: Formerly FIN 618.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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FIN 5680 - Financial Modeling (3 credits)
In this course, students will learn to implement theoretically sound financial models using Excel spreadsheets to solve intermediate to advanced finance problems. This course will enhance students’ understanding of relationship between financial theory and practice.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 5330 , ACC 6000 and QMM 5100 .
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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FIN 5700 - International Financial Management (3 credits)
Application of finance theory to international financial decision making. Topics include foreign exchange rates, markets and management, inter-national sources of capital, capital budgeting for foreign projects, international diversification and working capital management for the multinational firm.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (FIN 5330) or have completed a course in financial management.
Comments: Formerly FIN 627.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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FIN 5720 - Advanced Financial Management (3 credits)
Expands on the theories introduced in FIN 533. Topics include capital budgeting under uncertainty, agency theory, financial signaling, leasing, capital restructuring and cash management. Cases may be used to illustrate the application and limitations of finance theory.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (FIN 5330) or its equivalent.
Comments: Formerly FIN 633.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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FIN 6900 - Special Topics in Finance (3 credits)
An in-depth study of the application of finance theory to a specialized financial management topic. 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 the prerequisite (FIN 5330) or its equivalent.
Comments: Formerly FIN 680.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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FIN 6970 - Independent Study in Finance (1 TO 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.
Comments: Formerly FIN 690
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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FE 994 - Dissertation Proposal Planning (4 credits)
Drawing upon the field-based projects and seminars in curriculum and policy, as well as earlier courses in development, learning, and research studies and methods, the student prepares a dissertation proposal. The proposal is formulated as a well articulated problem with a rationale and action plan, including a commitment to specific research methods.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to Ph.D. program or 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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FE 5300 - Major Theorists in Education (4 credits)
Intensive study of the works of one or more major figures in the development of educational theories.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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FE 5301 - Applied Developmental Principles: Middle Childhood (4 credits)
Study of the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of the 10- to 14-year-old child. Examines changes in body structure and function, self concept and peer group identity and sexual awareness.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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FE 5302 - Special Problems in Professional Issues and Practices (2 to 8 credits)
Problems concerning learners’ needs and capacities, in formal or informal settings, are selected for study according to each student’s professional experience and advancement goals. Preference is given to problems that call for understanding foundational and multi-disciplinary approaches to practices and programs. May be taken more than once for a total of 8 credits, or may be elected for independent study. Seminars may be required.
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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FE 5303 - Ecology of the Classroom (4 credits)
Deals with the ecological context for learning in classroom, school and community. The primary task will be to describe, to analyze and to make inferences about the structure of the ecological environment. These findings will then be related to pupil learning.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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FE 5304 - Foundations of Research and Evaluation Methods, Techniques and Designs (4 credits)
Examination of assumptions, concepts and premises underlying various methodologies, qualitative and quantitative techniques and strategies, types of evidence and relations between goals and methods. Applications will be undertaken in relation to students’ professional experience and plans for study.
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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FE 5305 - Workshop in Professional Problems and Practices (1 to 8 credits)
Provides an opportunity for professional staff in education to develop competency in new practices or to adapt certain teaching skills to different subjects or age groups. Is offered under different topics based upon current needs identified or requested by professional educators. May be taken more than once for a maximum of 8 credits. May be applied toward degree program only with permission of adviser. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have experience as a professional educator.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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FE 5306 - History in Education (4 credits)
Study of the historical development of educational institutions in Western society, emphasizing one or more of the following themes: teaching as a profession; changing conceptions of the student-teacher relationship; the learning process.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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FE 5307 - Philosophy in Education (4 credits)
Study of philosophical issues in education and their relevance to the personal and professional lives of teachers, emphasizing one or more of the following themes: knowledge and values; human nature and teaching; moral education; nature of the child.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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FE 5308 - Cross-Cultural Studies in Education (4 credits)
Explorations into the problems created by ethnocentricity within education and the effects of cultural currents on educational development, emphasizing one or more of the following themes: learning; cognition; development; school-community relations; school policy and cultural pluralism; international education policies; current issues.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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FE 5309 - Sociology in Education (4 credits)
Study of schools as social systems, the environmental effect of schools on students and teachers, and the impact of schooling on American society, emphasizing one or more of the following themes; sociological implications of work; social norms and schooling; cultural pluralism; educational alternatives and social change.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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FE 5310 - Politics in Education (4 credits)
Study of political issues in education and the theory and practice of politics in schools, emphasizing one or more of the following themes: legal, human and civil rights in education; equal educational opportunity; national educational policy; justice and education.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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FE 5311 - Psychology in Education (4 credits)
Study of the developing person throughout the life cycle. Topics include self, mind, intelligence, cognition, meaning awareness, feeling, competence and creativity. The person is studied in the context of social and cultural processes.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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FE 5312 - Philosophy for Children (2 or 4 credits)
Development of basic reasoning skills within a coherent, tested curriculum. Appropriate for social studies, language arts, science or gifted instruction in grades 5-8. Requires permission of school principal to purchase student books and teach curriculum two hours/week for 30 weeks.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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FE 5313 - Issues in Social Foundations (4 credits)
Study of enduring issues that reflect social values and controversies with historical roots. Examination of cultural assumptions and implications for formal and informal education processes.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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FE 5314 - Change Models in Education (4 credits)
Examines one or more key perspectives on evaluation and change within schools and other educational settings. Theories of change, educational reform movements and approaches to educational innovation are studied.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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FE 5400 - Learning Models (2 or 4 credits)
An overview of theories of learning including cognitive, social, ecological and phenomenological approaches as they relate to learning in a variety of settings and at several developmental levels. The student will examine applications of these theories in various strategic learning environments and educational programs.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite or 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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FE 5996 - Child Development, Variability and Learning (4 credits)
Development and stage theories of cognition and learning behavior, examined through research accounts of physical and mental variability, cultural background, social circumstances, lived experience, learning style and mode of educational interactivity.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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FE 6970 - Independent Study in Educational Foundations (2 or 4 credits)
Students conduct an in-depth study on a topic in educational foundations with supervision by a faculty member.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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FE 6996 - Terminal Project (4 credits)
Planning and execution of significant research or project in accordance with student’s advisory committee. Student must present the completed project at least two weeks before the end of classes in the semester of graduation.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to a graduate program and have written approval of student’s advisory committee. Student should request such approval from adviser early in the fall semester for registration in the winter semester and early in the winter semester for registration in spring, summer or fall.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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HCM 527 - Health Economics
Applies tools of economic analysis to the health care industries. Topics may include: the production aspect of health, demand for health and health care information and agency problems; technology; insurance and managed care; hospitals and long-term care; regulation and other government policies; health system reform; and benefit-cost analysis.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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