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EDUC 681 - Internship and Seminar I in Elementary School Administration and Supervision
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Education 615. First of a two-part internship designed to provide students opportunities to observe theory in practice and become aware of the various roles and complex nature of the work of the elementary school administrator. During this internship, students observe and interview principals (elementary and middle levels) and a variety of other stakeholders in the educational process to identify “best” practices and effective administrative strategies and styles. Students will work under the supervision of the college professor who will approve school selections and all activities. Internship I will begin in Maymester and extend through summer sessions.
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EDUC 682 - Internship and Seminar II in Elementary School Administration and Supervision
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Education 601, 608, 615, 616, 630, 640, 645, 681 and formal acceptance as outlined in the Admission to Education 682: Internship and Seminar II in Elementary School Administration and Supervision section of this catalog. This course is the second component of a two-part internship designed to allow students opportunities to observe theory in practice, and to become aware of and actively engaged in the various roles and complex nature of the work of a school administrator. This internship will afford students an opportunity to witness and put into practice effective administrative and leadership techniques related to elementary or secondary school administration. During this internship, the student will work under the direct supervision of a designated public school mentor and the course professor in the implementation of specific activities.
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EDUC 683 - The Elementary School Principalship
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Education 601, 608, 615, 616, 630, 640, 645, and 681. This course will provide participants the opportunity to develop a working synthesis of previously studied theories, practices, strategies and programs related to leadership and management in today’s elementary schools. Emphasis is on decision-making skills which result in effective school organization, positive school climate and successful school leadership. The course will also examine the roles and responsibilities of assistant principals.
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EDUC 684 - Internship and Seminar I in Secondary School Administration and Supervision
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Education 615. First of a two-part internship designed to provide opportunities to observe theory in practice and become aware of the various roles and complex nature of the work of the school administrator. During this internship, students observe and interview principals (middle and secondary) and a variety of other stakeholders in the educational process to identify “best” practices and effective administrative strategies and styles. Students will work under the supervision of the college professor who will approve school selections and all activities. Internship I will begin in Maymester and extend through summer sessions.
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EDUC 685 - Internship and Seminar II in Secondary School Administration and Supervision
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Education 601, 608, 615, 616, 630, 640, 645,684 and formal acceptance as outlined in the Admission to Education 685: Internship and Seminar II in Secondary School Administration and Supervision section of this catalog. This course is the second component of a two-part internship designed to allow students opportunities to observe theory in practice, and to become aware of and actively engaged in the various roles and complex nature of the work of a school administrator. This Internship will afford students an opportunity to witness and put into practice effective administrative and leadership techniques related to elementary or secondary school administration. During this Internship, the student will work under the direct supervision of a designated public school mentor and the course professor in the implementation of specific activities.
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EDUC 686 - The Secondary School Principalship
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Education 601, 608, 615, 616, 630, 640, 645, and 684. This course will provide participants the opportunity to develop a working synthesis of previously studied theories, practices, strategies and programs related to leadership and management in today’s middle and high schools. Emphasis is on decision-making skills which result in effective school organization, positive school climate and successful school leadership. The course will also examine the roles and responsibilities of assistant principals.
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EDUC 695 - Special Topics in Education
(3 hours) Those innovative curricula which are of special interest to teachers such as Math their Way of Thinking, Success for All, the Reading-Writing Connection, Hands-On Science, Cooperative Team Learning, etc.
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EDUC 699 - Issues in Teacher Leadership
(3 hours) Prerequisite: Education 601, 611, 619 and 622. A study of major issues related to teacher leadership with an emphasis on the connections between teaching and leading. Participants view educational issues from four perspectives - human resource, structural, political, and cultural - examining various ways to address them. Issues are discussed in terms of implications for teacher leadership and the past influences, present impact, and possible future effects of the issues. The course culminates with a teacher leadership experience.
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English |
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ENGL 513 - History of the English Language
(3 hours) Prerequisites: ENGL 111, 112, and 202, 203 or 204. A survey of the English language beginning with Indo-European backgrounds through Old and Middle to Modern English. Major changes in phonology and syntax are examined in an historical/cultural context, with Modern English including dialects and new grammars.
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ENGL 518 - Adolescent Literature
(3 hours) Prerequisites: ENGL 111, 112, and 202, 203 or 204. A survey of literature appropriate to the needs, interests, and abilities of middle and secondary school students. Cross-listed under Library Science.
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ENGL 533 - Advanced Composition and Rhetoric
(3 hours) Prerequisites: ENGL 111, 112, and 202, 203 or 204. A thorough study of grammar and the development of effective styles of writing through linguistic analysis and imitation of masters of English prose.
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ENGL 554 - Literary Criticism
(3 hours) Prerequisites: ENGL 111, 112, and 202, 203 or 204. A study in applied criticism of literary works - poetry, fiction, and drama - using the most commonly applied traditional and modern methods.
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ENGL 595 - Special Topics in English/Language Arts
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Six credit hours of graduate English courses. Areas of English/language arts, with emphases common to middle/high school grades and topics of current interest.
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ENGL 601 - Linguistics
(3 hours) Prerequisites: English 333 and two of the following: English 311, 312 or 313, 352, 357, 455. A comprehensive study of contemporary linguistics intended to acquaint the student with most aspects of language development, makeup, and use.
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ENGL 605 - Classics of World Literature
(3 hours) Prerequisites: ENGL 333, ENGL 454, and two of the following: ENGL 311, 312 or 313, 352, 357, 455. A study of masterpieces of Western and non-Western Literature and the cultures in which they were produced.
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ENGL 612 - The American Novel
(3 hours) Prerequisites: ENGL 333, and two of the following: ENGL 311, 312 or 313, 352, 357, 455. A study in American fiction including such writers as Hawthorne, Melville, Mark Twain, Hemingway, Chopin, and Morrison.
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ENGL 616 - Advanced Studies in Grammar and Composition
(3 hours)
A practical introduction to theories of grammar and composition and their application, to prepare students for advanced writing. Emphasis on rhetorical analysis, sentence construction, and discourse coherence.
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ENGL 695 - Special Topics in English/Language Arts
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Six credit hours of graduate English courses. Areas of English/language arts, with emphases common to middle/high school grades and topics of current interest.
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ENGL 698 - Thesis
(6 hours) Prerequisites: Students must receive permission of the Director of Graduate Studies in Education and Chair of the Department of English prior to registration for this course. Thesis guidelines are printed in a separate document. These may be obtained in the Office of Graduate Studies. Research study is in an area of interest in English.
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Geography |
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GEOG 601 - Thematic Geography
(3 hours) A study of the patterns on the earth’s surface created by the interaction of human culture and the physical world as well as the patterns of nature. Themes in the course will be drawn from the fields of climatology, geomorphology, cartography, economic and political geography, and a number of areas of cultural geography such as linguistic, urban and historical geography.
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Geology |
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GEOL 603 - Earth Science
(3 hours) Earth science is an introduction to astronomy and geology for graduate students in education. Sample topics from astronomy include the historical development of theories of the solar system from early Polemic theory through the Copernican Revolution, history of the moon’s orbit, eclipses; the causes of the seasons, reading star maps and globes; gravity and its effects on the sun, the planets, and black holes; and the search for extraterrestrial intelligent life. Topics from geology include the historical development of plate tectonics theory, the geologic column, origin & development of mountain ranges, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, as well as rock & mineral identification, ice age theories, and the geology of the ocean floor.
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History |
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HIST 511 - History of Russia
(3 hours) A study of revolutionary forces at the close of the 19th century, the Revolution of 1917, and the economic, political, and social developments of the Soviet Union to 1990. Emphasis will also be placed on the dismemberment of the Soviet Union.
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HIST 514 - Latin America
(3 hours) A study of modern Latin American history and culture, beginning with a brief background on earlier Spanish influences and Native American cultures.
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HIST 517 - Women’s History
(3 hours) In addition to discussing women leaders in the world and those who have pushed for liberation and equality, an emphasis will be placed on the social and psychological images of ordinary women.
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HIST 518 - African-American History
(3 hours) A study of the role of people of African descent in America from the Colonial period to the present with some attention given to the African background.
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HIST 521 - U.S. Since 1945
(3 hours) An analysis of the United States in the postwar world.
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HIST 595 - Special Topics in Social Studies
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Six hours of graduate history. Areas of Social Studies, with emphasis common to middle and secondary school grades and topics of current interest.
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HIST 603 - World in the Twentieth Century
(3 hours) Prerequisites: One semester of World History and one semester of Western Civilization. An introduction to the significant events, individuals, and intermingling of ideologies and cultures which have produced our contemporary societies and the world polity. This course focuses on the non-Western as well as the Western world and gives special attention to the role of gender and race in the development of the modern world. The course requires the student to apply the research techniques of the social sciences necessary to produce a written and oral project demonstrating in-depth knowledge of one of the areas or topics covered by the course.
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HIST 695 - Special Topics in Social Studies
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Six hours of graduate history. Areas of Social Studies, with emphasis common to middle and secondary school grades and topics of current interest.
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HIST 698 - Thesis
(6 hours) Prerequisites: Students must receive permission of the Director of Graduate Studies in Education and the Chair of the Department prior to registration for this course. Thesis guidelines are printed in a separate document. These may be obtained in the Graduate Studies office. Research study is in an area of interest in Social Studies.
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Kinesiology |
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KINE 561 - Exercise Prescription for Wellness and Fitness
(3 hours) Prerequisites: KINE 211 and KINE 380 or permission of instructor. A study of scientifically valid techniques for conducting safe, effective exercise and conditioning programs for healthy individuals. Included are techniques for assessing health and fitness levels, evaluating exercise results, and prescribing providing appropriate exercise and conditioning programs.
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Library Science |
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LIBR 518 - Adolescent Literature
(3 hours) Prerequisites: ENGL 111, 112, and 202, 203 or 204. A survey of literature appropriate to the needs, interests, and abilities of middle and secondary school students. Cross-listed under English.
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Mathematics |
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MATH 595 - Special Topics in Mathematics and Computers
(3 hours) Areas of Mathematics and Computers with emphasis upon topics of current interest recommended for teachers.
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MATH 606 - Concepts in Mathematics
(3 hours) An advance study of the content needed for professional competency in the area of mathematics. This course will focus on understanding mathematical concepts in the context of the elementary school classroom. The topics discussed in the class include algebra, geometry, number operations, measure, communication, and problem solving.
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MATH 695 - Special Topics in Mathematics and Computers
(3 hours) Areas of Mathematics and Computers with emphasis upon topics of current interest recommended for teachers.
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Music |
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MUSI 595 - Special Topics in the Humanities and Fine Arts
(3 hours) Special interest courses in music, art, and the humanities that have relevance for teachers.
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MUSI 695 - Special Topics in the Humanities and Fine Arts
(3 hours) Special interest courses in music, art, and the humanities that have relevance for teachers.
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Nursing |
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NURS 601 - Applied Statistics
(3 hours) Designed for graduate students with a prior background in statistics at the undergraduate level, this course focuses on descriptive and inferential statistics commonly used in nursing research and includes the application of statistical models and interpretation of results. Topics addressed in this course include: descriptive statistics, hypotheses testing, inferential statistics, t tests, ANOVA, correlation coefficients, linear regression, and Chi-square tests.
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NURS 610 - Theoretical Frameworks in Nursing Education
(3 hours) This course focuses on philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of nursing education and the exploration of nursing knowledge. A theoretical foundation for teaching/learning is provided through examination of major learning theories relevant to nursing education and teaching in health care practice. Concepts essential to theoretical thinking are explored and utilized in analyzing their contribution to knowledge development. Philosophies and theories that guide nursing practice in various teaching roles will be examined.
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NURS 615 - Nursing Curriculum Design
(3 hours) Co-requisite: NURS 610 The course introduces the student to the role of nurse educator and the process of curriculum development. Historical and philosophical foundations of nursing education as they pertain to curriculum design in nursing and healthcare settings are examined. Fundamental learning theories and principles of curriculum development and implementation in educational programs in nursing will be analyzed. Students will appraise curriculum development and instructional design in a chosen area of nursing education through guided individual and group projects.
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NURS 620 - Nursing Informatics
(3 hours) This course focuses on informatics relevant to nursing education, health care, and the classroom. A comprehensive overview of informatics, trends, and innovative teaching strategies will be discussed in a contemporary, mainstream perspective.
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NURS 625 - Evidence-Based Research in Nursing
(3 hours) Prerequisite: Applied Statistics. This course provides a scientific basis for an understanding of the research process in nursing. The emphasis of this course is on the evaluation and utilization of research as it pertain to evidence-based nursing practice. The steps of the research process will be explored and analyzed. The relationship and appropriateness of statistical methods to evidence-based nursing practices will be examined.
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NURS 630 - Issues in Nursing Education
(3 hours) The course provides a forum for knowledgeable debate on the important issues nurse educators currently face. Developments and trends that impact nursing education, the delivery of health care and the nursing profession will be explored. Reasonable responses to the demands being placed on the nursing profession will be analyzed. Conflicting viewpoint will be investigated as students synthesize their own thoughts about difficult issues affecting today’s health care delivery.
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NURS 635 - Teaching Methodologies in Nursing
(4 hours) Prerequisites: Theoretical Frameworks of Nursing Education; Nursing Curriculum Design. This course focuses on the development of a variety of teaching methodologies to enhance learning outcomes of various populations. Within the course, students examine educational principles, theories, and strategies for the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs for nursing including academic nursing education, continuing education, staff development, and client/family teaching programs. This course offers students an opportunity to experience components of the teaching role in nursing through an individualized practicum and learning contract with a preceptor in selected settings.
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NURS 640 - Faith Integration in Nursing Curriculum I
(1 hours) This course provides a foundational understanding of the integration of faith and learning and its impact on the values and ethics of a discipline of study. Students are provided the context and tools to critique the nature and source of knowledge claims in contrast to personal faith claims. Students will explore the assumptions of major philosophies and critically examine values influencing nursing education.
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NURS 645 - Evaluation in Nursing Education
(4 hours) Prerequisites: NURS 615 and 635 This course focuses on the planning of classroom testing, analysis of test results, test writing techniques, evaluation of critical thinking, and clinical performance. In addition, this course addresses the development and evaluation of testing in distance education.
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NURS 650 - Faith Integration in Nursing Curriculum II
(1 hours) Prerequisites: NURS 610 and 640 This course builds on an understanding of major paradigms that nursing curriculum. Students will focus on the application of faith and learning in nursing and promote an integrated curriculum that prepares students to make wise judgments in nursing practice. Critical thinking exercises that promote a dialogue for understanding God’s revealed truth will be explored. Students are provided the context and tools to critique ontological and epistemological underpinnings (nature and source) of nursing knowledge claims contrasted with personal faith claims.
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NURS 655 - Quality and Safety in Nursing Education
(3 hours) This course focuses on defined quality and safety competencies for nursing. Within the course, students examine each competency and proposed targets for the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be developed. This course offers students an opportunity to reshape professional identity formation in nursing to include commitment to quality and safety competencies recommended by the Institute of Medicine (IOM).
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NURS 660 - Leadership and Professional Role Development
(3 hours) Prerequisites: all MSN courses in semesters I-IV. This course focuses on nursing leadership incorporating theory and research as it applies to the role of the nurse educator in a variety of settings. Emphasis is placed on strategic planning, negotiation and other strategies required for effective leadership. This course provides a forum for the analysis and synthesis of role behaviors specific to the nurse educator, and includes an in-depth analysis of the roles and responsibilities of nurse educators.
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NURS 665 - Teaching Practicum in Nursing
(5 hours) Prerequisites: all MSN courses in semesters I-IV. This clinical course provides opportunities to design, implement, and evaluate learning experiences in nursing education settings. Emphasis is on the application of teaching-learning and evaluation strategies in the academic setting. In this course, the students will develop and implement instructional content, and work closely with qualified nurse educators as mentors in the classroom and clinical settings. Evidenced-based teaching strategies will be implemented and evaluated through a comprehensive teaching plan. This course is the culmination of knowledge gained in semesters I-IV of the program and is to be completed in the student’s final semester of the MSN program.
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Physics |
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PHYS 606 - Meteorology
(3 hours) Meteorological phenomena emphasizing atmospheric physics principles. Topics include solar and terrestrial radiation, cloud formation, local severe storms, global circulation patterns, air mass motions, fronts, and methods of acquiring meteorological data.
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Political Science |
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POLI 513 - Western Political Thought
(3 hours) An analysis of the major figures and concepts of Western political theory from the Greeks to the present time.
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POLI 604 - Administration in Government
(3 hours) Prerequisites: One semester of American Government OR permission of the instructor. A critical analysis of federal, state, and local governmental (public) administrative organizations as integral parts of the political system. Selected topics: the Regulatory Agencies; the role in the federal bureaucracy of the Presidency and the Cabinet, the Congress, and the Supreme Court; and enabling law for state and local administrative agencies.
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Psychology |
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PSYC 601 - Principles of Learning from a Developmental Perspective
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110 Emphasis is on implications of research and theories of learning in human development and the corresponding relationship between development and learning from birth to old age.
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Sociology |
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SOCI 526 - The Development of Sociological Theory
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Nine hours of sociology. A study of the emergence of modern sociological theories from social and political philosophy.
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SOCI 603 - Culture and Society
(3 hours) Prerequisites: One semester of Introductory Sociology. A synthesis of anthropology and sociology with emphasis on humans as social and cultural organisms. The course focuses on the history and nature of scientific social inquiry, biological evolution, human sociocultural evolution, human social and cultural organization, and the causes and consequences of social change.
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