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Public Affairs |
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PA 676 - Government and Press Relations
Why and how politicians and public administrators use the press to generate public support for policy decisions and to influence public perceptions: media strategies will be studied.
Credits: 3
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PA 677 - Public Personnel Management
Working knowledge of key functions and activities in public personnel management and awareness of the legal basis for the public human resources function.
Credits: 3
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PA 678 - The Environment of Public Management
Examine the environment of public management including local government structure, fiscal management and the roles of principal officials and local legislative process.
Credits: 3
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PA 685 - Internship in Public Affairs
Credits: 3, R6
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PA 693 - Topics in Public Affairs
Credits: 3, R9
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PA 779 - Continuing Research—Non-Thesis Option
See Policy on Completion of Thesis and Dissertation found in the Admissions and Degree Requirements Section of the Graduate Catalog. S/U grading. These hours will not count toward fulfilling degree requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Must NOT be enrolled in a thesis program.
Credits: 1, R10
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Reading |
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EDRD 520 - Phonics and Word Analysis
Use of basic word analysis skills in reading instruction.
Credits: 3
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EDRD 543 - Middle Grades Reading
Methods and materials for teaching reading and other communication skills in the middle grades; emphasis on organization for instruction, word identification and comparison skills, and reading in content materials.
Credits: 3
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EDRD 553 - High School and Adult Reading
Methods and materials for teaching reading in high school and adult education pro- grams. 3 Lecture 2 Lab.
Credits: 3
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EDRD 574 - Practicum in Teaching Reading
Assessment and remediation of reading problems and strategies for teaching reading. 2 Lecture 2 Lab.
Credits: 3
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EDRD 631 - Smoky Mountain Language and Literacy Institute
Intensive study of a current topic in literary instruction.
Credits: 3, R9
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EDRD 651 - Clinical Procedures in Remedial Reading
Evaluation and diagnosis of severe reading problems; supervised practicum.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 573.
Credits: 3
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EDRD 740 - Reading Research Projects
Initiating, conducting, and analyzing a research project. 2 Lecture 2 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: G license in reading and permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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Science and Entrepreneurship |
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SAE 682 - Capstone Experience for the Master’s of Science in Science and Entreprenuership
Independent project finalizing the Masters program. Students will create and defend an original proposal for a new product or business plan.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of the program director.
Credits: 3
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SAE 687 - Industrial Experiences
Introduction to the regional scientific industry, including collaborative team projects.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of the program director.
Credits: 3, R6
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SAE 689 - Industrial Internship for the Masters of Science degree in Science and Entreprenuership
Students will do an industrial internship.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of the program director.
Credits: 3
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SAE 696 - Careers in Scientific Industry Seminar
Introduction to the Master’s program. Students will become familiar with regional industries and professional development issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of the program director.
Credits: 3
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Science Education |
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SCI 512 - Advanced Science Methods
Current and innovative methods for teaching secondary science. Emphasis on the inquiry-based approach and new instructional technologies.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Admission to the M.A.T. or M.A.Ed. in Biology or Chemistry or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3, R6
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SCI 551 - Environmental Science for Teachers
Materials and techniques for interdisciplinary projects.
Credits: 3
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SCI 593 - Topics in Science Education
Credits: 1-3, R6
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SCI 594 - Topics in Science Education
Credits: 1-3, R6
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SCI 611 - Physical and Earth Science for Teachers
Philosophy and techniques of inquiry teaching; applications using physical and earth science curricular materials.
Credits: 3
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SCI 621 - Biology and Environmental Science for Teachers
Philosophy and techniques of inquiry teaching applied to biological and environmental curricular materials.
Credits: 3
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SCI 695 - Seminar in Science Education
Trends, issues, and research problems in science education.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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SCI 696 - Seminar in Science Education
Trends, issues, and research problems in science education.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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Social Work |
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SOCW 504 - Diversity
Diversity of culture, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, and gender.
Credits: 3
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SOCW 510 - Social Work With Groups
Knowledge, skills, and values that underlie contemporary social work practice with groups.
Credits: 3
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SOCW 520 - Addictions
Overview of complex issues related to addictions, including drug, alcohol, gambling, and eating addictions; examines addiction within the context of developmental life stages and culture.
Credits: 3
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SOCW 526 - Child Welfare
Child welfare services, public and private programs, children’s rights, and issues affecting services for children and families.
Credits: 3
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SOCW 529 - Social Work With Older Adults
Concepts and skills for effective practice with the aging; needs and strengths of older people, community resources, professional approaches to intervention.
Credits: 3
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SOCW 534 - Stages of Human Development
Multi theory perspectives on human behavior and development: individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities in the social environment.
Credits: 3
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SOCW 534 - Stages of Human Development
Multi theory perspectives on human behavior and development: individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities in the social environment.
Credits: 3
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SOCW 535 - Research Methods
Research methods, problems, issues and designs.
Credits: 3
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SOCW 535 - Research Methods
Research methods, problems, issues and designs.
Credits: 3
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SOCW 551 - Social Policy
Overview of social policy analysis, programs, legal implications.
Credits: 3
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SOCW 553 - Foundations of Social Work Practice
Overview of social work, methods, fields of practice, advanced generalist practice.
Credits: 3
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SOCW 553 - Foundations of Social Work Practice
Overview of social work, methods, fields of practice, advanced generalist practice.
Credits: 3
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SOCW 562 - Generalist Practice: Individuals and Families
The generalist social work perspective and fundamental knowledge and skills for work with small client systems.
Credits: 3
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SOCW 562 - Generalist Practice: Individuals and Families
The generalist social work perspective and fundamental knowledge and skills for work with small client systems.
Credits: 3
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SOCW 564 - Generalist Practice: Communities and Organization
Application of social work knowledge, values and skills to practice: Communities and Organizations.
Credits: 3
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SOCW 564 - Generalist Practice: Communities and Organizations
Application of social work knowledge, values and skills to practice: communities and organizations.
Credits: 3
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SOCW 586 - Foundations Field Practicum
Supervised practicum in a social service agency or organization to apply theory and practice knowledge at the foundation level.
Credits: 6
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SOCW 586 - Foundations Field Practicum
Supervised practicum in a social service agency or organization to apply theory and practice knowledge at the foundation level.
Credits: 6
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SOCW 627 - Advanced Social Work Practice With Families
Advanced generalist practice related to theory, perspectives, procedures and techniques of family therapy.
Credits: 3
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SOCW 635 - Program Evaluation
Evaluation of program and practice effectiveness, research knowledge and skills, statistical analysis.
Credits: 3
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SOCW 664 - Management in Human Service Organizations
Concepts, principles, values and strategies of management in human service organizations.
Credits: 3
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SOCW 673 - Rural Community Advocacy
Social and political advocacy: Theories, methods and skills for social work practice in rural areas.
Credits: 3
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SOCW 682 - Research Project in Social Work
Research projects dealing with various fields and methods of social work.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Approval of detailed project proposal by instructor.
Credits: 3, R6
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SOCW 686 - Advanced Field Practicum I
Supervised practicum in a social service agency or organization to apply theory and practice knowledge at the advanced level.
Credits: 9
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SOCW 687 - Advanced Field Practicum II
Supervised practicum in a social service agency or organization to apply theory and practice knowledge at the professional level.
Credits: 9
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Sociology |
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SOC 514 - Minority Groups
Relations between dominant and subordinate races and ethnic groups; historical and comparative aspects; African Americans, Chicanos, and Indians. This course is cross-listed with ANTH 514
Credits: 3
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SOC 523 - Sociology of Sport
Social issues in sports examined from historical, cross-cultural, and sociological perspectives with attention to impact of race, gender, and social class on participation.
Credits: 3
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SOC 532 - Community Organization and Development
Community organization viewed as a process of bringing about desirable changes in community life; community structure, needs assessment, and planning for change.
Credits: 3
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SOC 534 - Regional and Societal Development
Social dimensions of economic growth and development with particular emphasis on Third-World countries; alternative definitions of development; problems related to the implementation of change in national, regional, and institutional structures.
Credits: 3
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SOC 554 - Sociology of Conflict and Conflict Resolution
Analysis of sociological theories of social conflict, including Marx, Weber, Simmel, Coser, Dahrendorf, and Collins; case studies of conflict and conflict resolution stressing the applications of theory and research.
Credits: 3
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SOC 580 - Independent Study in Sociology
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Written application; approval of instructor and advisor.
Credits: 1-2, R6
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SOC 583 - Internship in Sociology
Application of theory, methods and techniques in a cooperating agency under faculty supervision. S/U grading. 9 hours per week per course.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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SOC 584 - Internship in Sociology
Application of theory, methods and techniques in a cooperating agency under faculty supervision. S/U grading. 9 hours per week per course.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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SOC 585 - Internship in Sociology
Application of theory, methods and techniques in a cooperating agency under faculty supervision. S/U grading. 9 hours per week per course.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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SOC 594 - Topics in Sociology
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 3, R6
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SOC 801 - Rural Society
Historical and contemporary survey of key social institutions within rural areas in the United States with attention to the processes of demographic and structural change.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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Special Education |
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SPED 500 - Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
Exploration of creative thinking; emphasis on current research and present methodologies of problem-solving.
Credits: 3
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SPED 501 - Introduction to Learning Disabilities
Historical concepts and theories of learning disabilities; educational characteristics of learning disabled children; overview of remedial programs.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 240 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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SPED 502 - Current Issues in Special Education
Investigation and interpretation of educational issues in special education.
Credits: 3
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SPED 503 - Current Issues in Gifted Education
Investigation and interpretation of educational issues in gifted education.
Credits: (3)
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SPED 504 - Educational Programs for Students with Behavioral Disorders
Study of identification procedures, affective and behavioral techniques, and instructional programs for teaching students with behavioral disorders.
Credits: 3
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SPED 505 - Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities
Advanced approaches and methods for teaching students with learning disabilities.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 401 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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SPED 528 - Programs and Services for Individuals with Severe/Profound Disabilities
Addresses programs, services, and related issues relevant to the education and treatment of individuals with severe/profound disabilities.
Credits: 3
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SPED 529 - Educational Programs for Students with Mental Retardation
Study of educational programs and services for students with mental handicaps.
Credits: 3
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SPED 530 - Teaching Individuals with Moderate to Severe Disabilities
Exploration of a wide body of literature identifying effective instruction for inclusively educating individuals with moderate to severe disabilities.
Credits: 3
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SPED 531 - The Physically Handicapped Child
Social, psychological, and medical problems related to children with physical disabilities.
Credits: 3
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SPED 532 - Methods for Teaching Students with Severe/Profound Disabilities
Provides methods for teaching students with severe/profound and multiple disabilities.
Credits: 3
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SPED 533 - Collaboration with Families and Professionals
Offers information about developing collaborative teams of parents, teachers, other professionals and paraprofessionals for the education and support of individuals with severe/profound disabilities.
Credits: 3
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SPED 534 - Positive Behavior Supports for Students with Severe Disabilities, Advanced
Exploring and using the current research to create and implement positive behavioral supports, functional behavioral assessments and support plans for students with severe disabilities.
Credits: 3
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SPED 555 - Creating Positive Classrooms for Students with Disabilities
Theoretical approaches and practices for creating positive classrooms.
Credits: 3
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SPED 566 - Approaches and Practices for Teaching Students with Disabilities
Instructional theory and practices for teaching students with disabilities.
Credits: 3
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SPED 567 - Reading, Writing, and Mathematics Curriculum for Students with Disabilities
Remedial approaches and techniques for teaching reading, writing, and mathematics.
Credits: 3
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SPED 571 - Introduction to Gifted Education
Historical concepts of gifted education; examination of the definitions of giftedness; examination of the characteristics and unique needs of gifted students; screening and identification procedures.
Credits: 3
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SPED 575 - Methods and Models of Gifted Education
Examination and analysis of the methods and models of gifted education.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 571 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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SPED 577 - Curriculum Differentiation for Gifted Learners
Exploration of ways to adapt content, process, product and the learning environment to provide appropriate learning experiences for gifted students.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 571 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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SPED 587 - Initial Licensure Practicum
Supervised experience in a school or clinical setting.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Written application; Approval of instructor advisor.
Credits: 3
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SPED 593 - Topics in Special Education
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-3, R6
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SPED 603 - Administration of Special Education Programs
Administrative practices and problems of organization, staffing, curricular development, and supervision of special education.
Credits: 3
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SPED 604 - Theory and Practice in Early Intervention
Legal issues, family involvement, parent partnerships, program evaluation, public policy, historical perspectives, models, and theories related to early intervention.
Credits: 3
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SPED 606 - Intervention for Young Children with Developmental Disabilities
Effective environments and programs, appropriate resources and support services, curricular adaptations, and instructional planning related to intervention for young children.
Credits: 3
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SPED 620 - Education in a Diverse Society
Prepares teachers to meet the learning needs of diverse student populations.
Credits: 3
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SPED 630 - Teaching Students with Mild to Moderate Mental Retardation
Objectives, methods, and materials for students with mild to moderate mental retardation.
Credits: 3
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SPED 631 - Appraisal of Exceptional Children
Educational assessment of exceptional individuals emphasizing curriculum-based measurement.
Credits: 3
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SPED 632 - Preschool Disorders: Assessment and Evaluation
Best practices in assessment for early intervention; assessment instruments, curriculum, family-centered approaches.
Credits: 3
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SPED 681 - Seminar in Learning Disabilities
Exploration of emerging theories influencing the learning disability field; current research and practices.
Credits: 3
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SPED 682 - Research in Special Education
Theoretical and experimental research into techniques of teaching, investigation of problems, and educational systems.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: EDCI 602 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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SPED 684 - Teaching Students with Behavioral Disorders
In-depth analysis of one program model, development of instructional strategies from this approach, and examination of interdisciplinary approaches to treatment.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 504, PSY 574, or permission of advisor.
Credits: 3
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SPED 687 - Practicum in Special Education
Supervised experience in a school or clinical setting.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Written application; approval of instructor and advisor.
Credits: 1-3, R9
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SPED 688 - Practicum in Special Education
Supervised experience in a school or clinical setting.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Written application; approval of instructor and advisor.
Credits: 1-3, R3
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SPED 779 - Continuing Research—Non-Thesis Option
See Policy on Completion of Thesis and Dissertation found in the Admissions and Degree Requirements Section of the Graduate Catalog. S/U grading. These hours will not count toward fulfilling degree requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Must NOT be enrolled in a thesis program.
Credits: 1, R10
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Sport Management |
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SM 620 - Sport Administration
Theory and practice managing sport delivery organizations of managerial communication, organizational structure, managerial functions, and negotiation.
Credits: 3
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SM 623 - Philosophical Foundations of Sport
Foundational philosophies and how to establish an ethical base in the area of sport management.
Credits: 3
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SM 630 - Economic and Financial Aspects of Sport
Advanced financial and economic theory and sound fiscal principles specific to the sport industry.
Credits: 3
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SM 640 - Sport Marketing
Basic knowledge and understanding of the theory and fundamentals of sport marketing in the sport business industry.
Credits: 3
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SM 650 - Event and Facility Management
Planning, development, and management of sport facilities and events, including event management, marketing and promotion and design, planning, and administration of facilities.
Credits: 3
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