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ENG 520 - Introduction to Graduate Studies (4 credits)
Introduction to the basic methods of literary study and research at the graduate level.
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ENG 533 - Critical Theory and Practice (4 credits)
Introduction to critical methodology, emphasizing practical applications. Required of all students.
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ENG 534 - Language History (4 credits)
An intensive study of the development of standard English through an examination of texts that are representative of Early Modern English, Middle English and Old English.
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ENG 543 - Literary History: Early British (4 credits)
The course will concentrate on some period of British literary history before the eighteenth century. Emphasis on concepts, approaches, methodology appropriate to the literary historian. Literature in historical perspective and in cultural and social contexts.
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ENG 544 - Literary History: Later British (4 credits)
The course will concentrate on some period of literary history from the eighteenth century to the present. Emphasis on concepts, approaches, methodology appropriate to the literary historian. Literature in historical perspective and in cultural and social contexts.
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ENG 545 - Literary History: American (4 credits)
The course will concentrate on some period of American literary history. Emphasis on concepts, approaches, methodology appropriate to the literary historian. Literature in historical perspective and in cultural and social contexts.
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ENG 546 - Literary History: Special Topics (4 credits)
As designated by instructor.
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ENG 563 - Literary Kinds: Fiction (4 credits)
Studies of the novel and/or shorter fiction, including definitions of the form and attention to variations among different examples of the form.
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ENG 564 - Literary Kinds: Drama (4 credits)
Studies of drama including definitions of the form and attention to variations among different examples of the form.
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ENG 565 - Literary Kinds: Poetry (4 credits)
Studies of poetry including definitions of the form and attention to variations among different examples of the form.
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ENG 566 - Literary Kinds: Modes or Special Forms (4 credits)
Studies of a particular mode (such as comedy, tragedy, satire, romance) or of an approach to literature through modes; or studies of another form such as film, biography, nonfictional prose and folklore.
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ENG 600 - Seminar: Studies in Language and Literature (4 credits)
Special topics and problems as selected by instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed the literary studies core.
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ENG 640 - Seminar: Studies in American Literature - Focus Pre-Civil War (4 credits)
Special topics and problems as selected by instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed the literary studies core.
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ENG 641 - Seminar: Studies in American Literature - Focus Post-Civil War (4 credits)
Special topics and problems as selected by instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed the literary studies core.
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ENG 642 - Seminar: Studies in Old and Middle English Literature (4 credits)
Special topics and problems as selected by instructor. Student must have completed the literary studies core.
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ENG 643 - Seminar: Studies in Renaissance Literature (4 credits)
Special topics and problems as selected by instructor. Student must have completed the literary studies core.
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ENG 644 - Seminar: Studies in Eighteenth Century Literature (4 credits)
Special topics and problems as selected by instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed the literary studies core.
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ENG 645 - Seminar: Studies in Nineteenth Century Literature (4 credits)
Special topics and problems as selected by instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed the literary studies core.
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ENG 646 - Seminar: Studies in Modern Literature (4 credits)
Special topics and problems as selected by instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed the literary studies core.
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ENG 647 - Seminar: Studies in the Structure of English (4 credits)
Special topics and problems as selected by instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed the literary studies core.
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ENG 648 - Seminar: Studies in Literary Theory (4 credits)
Special topics and problems as selected by instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed the literary studies core.
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ENG 680 - Children’s Literature Project (4 credits)
Restricted to qualified students in the Children’s Literature minor specialization for Ph.D. in Reading.
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ENG 690 - The Master’s Project (4 credits)
Completion of a modest project of a scholarly or pedagogical nature proposed by the degree candidate.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of the Graduate Program Committee.
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Environmental Studies |
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ENV 580 - Biogeochemical Cycling (3 credits)
Nutrient cycle, environmental contamination, remediation, sustainable agriculture, land use and management. ENV 580 is cross listed with undergraduate course ENV 480. Student cannot receive credit for both courses.
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ENV 585 - 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 585 is cross listed with undergraduate course ENV 485. Student cannot receive credit for both courses.
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ENV 586 - 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 586 is cross listed with undergraduate course ENV 486. Student cannot receive credit for both courses.
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ENV 587 - 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 587 is cross listed with undergraduate course ENV 487. Student cannot receive credit for both courses.
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Executive MBA |
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EMBA 504 - Statistical Methods
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.
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EMBA 512 - Financial and Managerial Accounting (3 credits)
Financial accounting is focused on interpreting external financial reports and disclosures. The concept of accrual accounting will be addressed, and the current standard setting process will be discussed. Managerial accounting topics include internal financial reporting needs, budgeting, overhead allocation methods, product costing/pricing, responsibility accounting, control and decision making, especially as it relates to capital asset acquisitions.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.
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EMBA 521 - Economics for Managers (3 credits)
This course focuses on microeconomic principles for decision making. Topics include the study of demand, production and cost, market structure and professional labor markets. Applications are emphasized including those involving insurance, nonprofit organizations, and government policies. In addition, the course provides a selective overview of macroeconomic concepts including: national income accounting, principles of money and banking, the Federal Reserve System, and stabilization policies.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.
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EMBA 530 - 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.
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EMBA 531 - Human Resources Management (2 credits)
Theoretical and empirical issues of the personnel function within organizations. Includes job analysis and design, employee recruiting, compensation policies and practices, research techniques, government policy, law and social and environmental factors related to decision making.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.
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EMBA 535 - Strategic Management
Application of the management tools of economics, statistics, organizational behavior, accounting, marketing, finance, operations management, and management information systems to the analysis of organizational case studies. International and ethical issues related to strategic management are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.
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EMBA 537 - Integrative Capstone Project
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.
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EMBA 540 - Operations Management (2 credits)
Study of the operations of organizations. Introduction to operational design and control issues such as forecasting, capacity planning, facility location and layout, production control, material requirements planning, inventory control, scheduling and quality assurance.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.
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EMBA 545 - Information Systems (2 credits)
Examines the strategic use of information technology (IT) and business process reengineering in organizations. Topics include intra-organizational (including intranets) and inter-organizational systems (including extranets and the Internet), the use of IT.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.
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EMBA 550 - Legal and Ethical Issues (2 credits)
This course surveys the legal and ethical environment as it affects organizations. Legal topics include: the U.S. and international legal systems; functions and powers of regulatory agencies; and the laws relating to securities, business organizations, employment practices, antitrust and the environment. Ethics related topics include: business ethics vs. personal ethics, organizational philosophy and mission statements, professional codes of ethics, conflicts of interest, and ethical committees.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.
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EMBA 560 - Marketing Management
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.
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EMBA 570 - Financial Management (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.
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EMBA 680 - Special Topic in Health Care Management and Information Systems Leadership (1 to 3 credits)
Examines emerging issues in both health care management and information systems leadership.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.
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Exercise Science |
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EXS 500 - 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 225) and have graduate status.
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EXS 503 - 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.Spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (EXS 103) or have permission of instructor
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EXS 505 - 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. Offered winter semester.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites (BIO 111 and BIO 201) or have permission of instructor.
Recommended prerequisite(s): Completion of BIO 205 is recommended.
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EXS 506 - The Brain and Disease (2 credits)
Reviews current neurological research on the brain in health and in disease, including addiction, depression, stroke, viral infections, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Emphasis on multidisciplinary research studies on the role of exercise and nutritional antioxidants. Offered spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites (EXS 304 and HS 401) or have permission of instructor.
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EXS 510 - 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).
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EXS 515 - 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. Offered Spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites (BIO 207 and EXS 304) or have permission of instructor.
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EXS 516 - 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.Offered summer semester.
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EXS 520 - 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 325 or CHM 201 and EXS 304) or have permission of instructor.
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EXS 521 - 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. Offered fall and winter semesters.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites (BIO 205 and BIO 207 and EXS 350 or PT 300).
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EXS 525 - 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).
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EXS 530 - 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 304 and EXS 520) or have permission of instructor.
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EXS 535 - 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.
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EXS 540 - 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 325 or CHM 201 and EXS 304) or have permission of instructor.
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EXS 545 - 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 304 and EXS 350) and have permission of instructor.
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EXS 550 - 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. Credit will not be granted for both EXS 450 and EXS 550. Offered summer semester in odd-numbered years.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites (EXS 304 and EXS 350).
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EXS 560 - 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. Offered all semesters.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites (PSY 100 and (EXS 204 or EXS 304 or HS 201)).
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EXS 565 - 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. Offered spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (EXS 304) and have permission of instructor.
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EXS 570 - 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. Offered Summer semester.
Prerequisite(s): Students must meet prerequisites (EXS 103, 304, 306, and 350).
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EXS 575 - 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. Offered Summer semester.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (EXS 570).
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EXS 580 - 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 540).
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EXS 601 - Exercise Science Internship I
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 520, EXS 525 and EXS 530), have permission of the department and 20 credits of graduate study including EXS 520, EXS 525 and EXS 530.
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EXS 602 - Exercise Science Internship II
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 520, EXS 525, and EXS 530), have permission of the department and 20 credits of graduate study including EXS 520, EXS 525, and EXS 530.
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EXS 605 - 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 520) or have permission of instructor.
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EXS 610 - 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. Offered fall semester in even-numbered years.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: Student must meet the prerequisite (EXS 350) or have permission of instructor.
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EXS 615 - 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 500 and EXS 520 and EXS 530).
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EXS 620 - 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. Offered winter semester in even-numbered years.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites (EXS 304 and EXS 520) or have permission of instructor.
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EXS 625 - 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 electrocardiogram and factors contributing to abnormal electrocardiography. Students experience exercise test applications of the electrocardiogram and learn to recognize lifethreatening arrythmias. Offered spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (EXS 304) or have permission of instructor.
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EXS 630 - 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 500 and EXS 520).
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EXS 635 - Environment and Human Performance (2 credits)
A multi-perspective consideration of human adaptation 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. Offered fall semester in odd-numbered years.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites (EXS 304 and EXS 520) or have permission of instructor.
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EXS 670 - Research in Exercise Science
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 500).
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EXS 693 - Directed Study and Research
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.
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Finance |
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FIN 533 - Financial Management
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 511) and have completed a course in financial accounting.
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FIN 618 - 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 533) or have completed a course in financial management.
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FIN 627 - 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 533) or have completed a course in financial management.
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FIN 633 - 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 533) or its equivalent.
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FIN 650 - 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 533) or its equivalent.
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FIN 680 - 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 533) or its equivalent.
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FIN 690 - Independent Study in Finance
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 completed ACC 690 and have prior approval of instructor.
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Foundations of Education |
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FE 503 - Major Theorists in Education (4 credits)
Intensive study of the works of one or more major figures in the development of educational theories.
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FE 506 - 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.
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FE 520 - 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.
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FE 590 - 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.
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FE 591 - 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.
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FE 592 - 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.
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FE 599 - 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.
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FE 601 - 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.
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FE 602 - 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.
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FE 603 - 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.
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FE 604 - 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.
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FE 605 - 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.
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FE 606 - 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.
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FE 608 - 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.
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FE 611 - 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.
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FE 660 - 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.
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FE 680 - 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.
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FE 699 - 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.
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FE 750 - 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.
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FE 802 - Ecology of Early Learning: Health, Care and Education (4 credits)
Investigation of the interrelated effects of health, care and education on the development of young children. Review of scientific studies that show a link between early learning and intelligence, on one hand, and key elements of health and care, on the other.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to Ph.D. program or have permission of instructor.
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FE 873 - Policy Studies in Early Education: Culture, Economics and Politics (4 credits)
Study of social and educational policy issues and policy making actions taken on behalf of the education, health and well-being of children. Policies are studied through case material from legislation, administrative agencies and regulations, budget processes and court decisions.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to Ph.D. program or have permission of instructor.
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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.
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