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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Sociology |
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SOC 764 - Quantitative Research Methods II
Credits: 3
Emphasis on advanced social science quantitative methods relevant to students in sociology, human services, and administration and leadership studies. Specific topics include multiple regression, reliability analysis, factor analysis, and logistic regression.
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SOC 765 - Qualitative Research Methods
Credits: 3
Qualitative research represents one main branch of social inquiry into the human experience. This course will provide students with a solid understanding of the key principles associated with qualitative research, as well as a framework for understanding how this approach compares with quantitative research. Particular emphasis will be placed on the philosophical, social, and ethical dimensions of assuring quality and credibility in social inquiry and the resulting methodological implications. The course also offers an overview of the various types of qualitative research, such as case study, ethnography, phenomenological study, and grounded theory. Against this background, students will develop skills in the specific methods associated with qualitative research design, including sampling, data-gathering, data analysis, representation, and assurance of quality. Students will experience the range of skills involved through actually designing, conducting, and reporting on a small qualitative study.
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SOC 767 - Survey Research Methods
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: SOC 762 /SOC 862 and either SOC 705 or SOC 763 /SOC 863 ; or permission of the instructor
This graduate level seminar provides a foundation in the theory and methods of survey research. Students will learn the concepts of total survey error, sampling, modes of data collection, questionnaire design, validity of survey instruments, and computer-assisted interviewing techniques. Practical issues of conducting surveys and research ethics will be addressed, along with tools for evaluating and analyzing survey data.
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SOC 777 - Teaching Sociology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Sociology or permission of the instructor.
Examines various aspects of the teaching process: effectively developing course goals and objectives, lecturing and leading discussion, using alternative pedagogical approaches, designing instruments to evaluate student performance, developing course syllabi, addressing diversity issues in the classroom, etc. Students will develop skills and practice in these aspects of teaching sociology.
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SOC 781 - Special Topics in Sociology
Credits: 3-6
Seminar focuses on specialized areas in the discipline not covered by regular courses. Students will do extensive reading in the area. Courses may be repeated under different subtitles.
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SOC 795 - Thesis
Credits: 3-6
For the student writing the master’s thesis. A thesis proposal must be submitted to the department’s graduate coordinator and approved by the Sociology Master’s Committee prior to registering for thesis credits. A completed thesis involves a supervised research project approved by a committee composed of the student’s thesis advisor and two additional faculty members.
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SOC 798 - Internship
Credits: 3-6
Prerequisite: Permission.
Supervised experience in public or private organizations that extends and complements classroom instruction. Students gain practical experience and apply their skills to human service agencies, policy organizations, or research settings.
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SOC 799 - Independent Study in Sociology
Credits: 1-3
Students wishing to specialize beyond course work are encouraged to work on a one-to-one basis with faculty members in independent study. Students may elect up to a total of six semester hours of independent study.
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SOC 802 - Classical Social and Organizational Theories
Credits: 3
Examines the use of classical social and organizational theories for understanding social relations and phenomena, the role of theory in the social sciences, and the historical roots and the development of both classical social theories and foundational applied organizational theories. The emphasis is on understanding the contributions and limitations of these theories, how they inform current understanding of societal relations, and critically analyzing these theoretical perspectives.
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SOC 803 - Contemporary Social and Organization Theories
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: SOC 802 - Classical Social and Organizational Theories .
Examines the use of contemporary and developing social and organizational theories for understanding social phenomena, the role of contemporary theories in the social sciences, and their relationship with classical social and organizational theories. The emphasis is on understanding the contributions and limitations of these theories, how they inform current understanding of societal relationships, their use in research, and critically analyzing these theoretical perspectives.
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SOC 804 - Social Policy
Credits: 3
Focuses on the development of social policy, first and foremost; on the history and development of the social welfare system in the United States with particular attention to the concepts used to discuss and explain social welfare institutions’ policies and programs; on the mechanisms and structures to deliver services; and on the factors that have tended to constrain or facilitate the attainment of social justice. Development of social welfare policy is traced within the context of the social and political economy of the period to gain an understanding of how political, economic, and social ideologies have shaped attitudes about social policy.
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SOC 807 - Scholarly Writing in the Social Sciences
Credits: 3
This seminar focuses on scholarly writing and communication for sociologists. Students will review the mechanics of writing social scientific papers, reports and presentations and will learn how to synthesize research literature, develop conceptual frameworks, and persuasively argue based on evidence. Students will learn and practice skills for writing, editing and revision. Coverage includes writing for thesis/dissertation, applied research projects, and practical applications within the discipline.
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SOC 810 - Sociology of Human Services
Credits: 3
Introduction to the theoretical and applied roles of human services in our society. Organizational theories, delivery systems models, and implementation issues are discussed.
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SOC 821 - Sociology of Health Care
Credits: 3
Examines the contrasting perspectives in the field of medical sociology, the structure of health care institutions, and the operation of health care providers. The social, environmental, and occupational factors in health and disease are considered as well.
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SOC 830 - Seminar in Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Credits: 3
The social and personal problems associated with alcohol and drug abuse are considered. Attention is given to the etiology, social factors, and economics of abuse, as well as to prevention and intervention issues.
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SOC 832 - Addiction and the Family
Credits: 3
Assesses the impact of alcohol or drug addiction on individuals and their families. Research on addiction patterns, codependency, and family treatment is discussed. Special attention is given to gender and racial differences in addiction and their impact on the family.
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SOC 836 - Sociology of the Family
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Graduate only.
Involves the sociological analysis of the family from a variety of theoretical viewpoints such as functionalism, conflict theory, exchange theory, symbolic interactionism, systems theory, and developmental theory. Special emphasis is placed on the contemporary American family. However, cross-cultural and historical comparisons are made, with the focal theme being the “decline of the family.” Specific topics covered include gender, the family in historical context, power relationships and family roles, parent-child interaction, marital satisfaction, marital disruption, and the interrelationships between race/ethnicity, social class, work roles, the family, and family policy.
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SOC 844 - The Sociology of Deviance
Credits: 3
Relationship between individual deviance and social and cultural factors is examined. How different groups set limits for acceptable behavior is analyzed in comparative and historical context.
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SOC 846 - Theories of Sociological Social Psychology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
Surveys a broad range of theories and substantive topics within field of sociological social psychology. Includes examination of influential theoretical and empirical work, both classic and contemporary that comprise the field’s various perspectives. Emphasis on themes, perspectives, methods, and substantive topics specific to the sociological perspective on social psychology.
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SOC 848 - Gender and Society
Credits: 3
Considers the position of women and men in society. Examines current perspectives and research on the nature of gender differences and causes of gender inequality. Explores how gender is structured and maintained in both public and personal lives, in such arenas as family, education, and work, and in gendered interactions of friendship and love, sexuality, and violence.
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SOC 854 - Social Inequality
Credits: 3
Examines central theoretical perspectives on social inequality. Considers such topics as the nature of social classes and inequality; characteristics of working class, poor, and super-rich; gender and racial inequality; and how social policies affect inequality in the United States.
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SOC 856 - Social Change
Credits: 3
Explores nature and consequences of social change, alternative theoretical perspectives on social change, and how social change might be implemented. Also discusses lessons to be learned from various planned change efforts.
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SOC 857 - Aging and Society
Credits: 3
Focuses on the social problems encountered by aging individuals in various societies. The impact of sociological factors, such as social class, ethnicity, and technological change, on the lives of the elderly is studied. The institutional structures and services designed to cope with changing demographics are also discussed.
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SOC 862 - Analysis of Social Data
Credits: 3
Introduces students to statistics and their use in analyzing and understanding social phenomena and social data. In particular, helps students develop the skills and knowledge needed to conduct their own quantitative research, both as graduate students and as professionals, and to better understand and critique research which students come across in their work. By the end of the course, students will have an understanding of the concepts underlying the use of statistics, the ability to critique and question statistics they encounter in daily life, the ability to use professional statistical software (such as SPSS) comfortably, and the ability to use many different statistical techniques in their own research. Course will also provide a foundation for learning more advanced statistics.
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SOC 863 - Quantitative Research Methods I
Credits: 3
Examination of diverse research designs in the social sciences, with a particular emphasis on quantitative research designs. The course will focus on understanding and critiquing quantitative research designs. Special attention will be given to the integration of theory and research. Specific content includes concepts such as causality, internal validity, external validity, reliability of measurement, operational validity, sampling, and specific research designs.
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SOC 864 - Quantitative Research Methods II
Credits: 3
Emphasis on advanced social science quantitative methods relevant to students in sociology, human services, and administration and leadership studies. Specific topics include multiple regression, reliability analysis, factor analysis, and logistic regression.
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SOC 865 - Qualitative Research Methods
Credits: 3
Qualitative research represents one main branch of social inquiry into the human experience. This course will provide students with a solid understanding of the key principles associated with qualitative research, as well as a framework for understanding how this approach compares with quantitative research. Particular emphasis will be placed on the philosophical, social, and ethical dimensions of assuring quality and credibility in social inquiry and the resulting methodological implications. The course also offers an overview of the various types of qualitative research, such as case study, ethnography, phenomenological study, and grounded theory. Against this background, students will develop skills in the specific methods associated with qualitative research design, including sampling, data-gathering, data analysis, representation, and assurance of quality. Students will experience the range of skills involved through actually designing, conducting, and reporting on a small qualitative study.
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SOC 867 - Survey Research Methods
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: SOC 762 /SOC 862 and either SOC 705 or SOC 763 /SOC 863 ; or permission of the instructor
This graduate level seminar provides a foundation in the theory and methods of survey research. Students will learn the concepts of total survey error, sampling, modes of data collection, questionnaire design, validity of survey instruments, and computer-assisted interviewing techniques. Practical issues of conducting surveys and research ethics will be addressed, along with tools for evaluating and analyzing survey data.
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SOC 881 - Special Topics in Sociology
Credits: 3-6
Seminar focuses on specialized areas in the discipline not covered by regular courses. Students will do extensive reading in the area. Courses may be repeated under different subtitles.
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SOC 899 - Independent Study in Sociology
Credits: 1-3
Students wishing to specialize beyond course work are encouraged to work on a one-to-one basis with faculty members in independent study. Students may elect up to a total of six semester hours of independent study.
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Speech-Language Pathology |
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SPLP 590 - Improving Professional Practice in Instructional Settings
Credits: 1-3
Prerequisite: Appropriate teaching certificate or other professional credential or preparation.
Reviews current research in instructional practices, motivational techniques, and professional issues. May focus on any of these aspects of teaching, learning, or professional practice. May be presented with a kindergarten through grade twelve, elementary, middle school, secondary, or adult orientation. Offered only for continuous professional development and may not be applied toward a graduate degree.
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SPLP 591 - Improving Professional Practice in Instructional Settings
Credits: 1-3
Prerequisite: Appropriate teaching certificate or other professional credential or preparation.
Reviews current research in instructional practices, motivational techniques, and professional issues. May focus on any of these aspects of teaching, learning, or professional practice. May be presented with a kindergarten through grade twelve, elementary, middle school, secondary, or adult orientation. Offered only for continuous professional development and may not be applied toward a graduate degree.
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SPLP 604 - Diagnostic Methods
Credits: 3
Corequisite: SPLP 662
Evaluation of tests and techniques of diagnosis of speech and language disorders; interpretation of results and planning appropriate, subsequent case management. Interviewing techniques appropriate to case history taking. Writing of diagnostic and case-history reports. Must be enrolled in the following majors: Speech-Language Pathology.
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SPLP 610 - Pediatric Speech & Language Disorders 1
Credits: 3
Examines speech and language differences, delays, and disorders in the birth to 5-year-old population. Population-specific anatomical, physiological, developmental, psychological, and cultural correlates related to speech sound production, phonology, and language disorders are discussed. Methods of prevention, evaluation, and treatment of these early childhood disorders are presented. Relationships between phonology, language, and early literacy skills are explored. Disorder-specific considerations for clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, cultural competence, collaborative practice, ethical conduct, and accountability are addressed.
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SPLP 611 - Pediatric Speech & Language Disorders 2
Credits: 3
Examines speech and language differences, delays, and disorders in the 5 to 18-year-old population. Population-specific anatomical, physiological, developmental, psychological, and environmental factors related to speech sound production, phonology, and language disorders are discussed. Methods of prevention, evaluation, and treatment of these school-age disorders are presented. Relationships between phonology, language, and literacy are explored. Disorder and population specific considerations for clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, cultural competence, collaborative practice, ethical conduct, and accountability are addressed.
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SPLP 614 - Swallowing Disorders
Credits: 3
Examines the oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal function of the swallow across the lifespan, including feeding and orofacial myology. Anatomical, physiological, psychological, neurological, and environmental factors related to disorder etiology and presentation are discussed. Methods of prevention, evaluation, and treatment of swallowing and feeding disorders are presented. Relationships between swallowing, feeding, and health outcomes are explored. Disorder specific considerations for clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, cultural competence, collaborative practice, ethical conduct, and accountability are addressed.
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SPLP 616 - Fluency and Motor Speech Disorders
Credits: 3
Examines the presentation and classification of speech dysfluencies and dysarthrias across the lifespan. Anatomical, physiological, psychological, neurological, and environmental factors related to disorder etiology and presentation are discussed for fluency and motor speech disorders. Methods of prevention, evaluation, and treatment are presented. Relationships between fluency disorders and psychosocial aspects of communication are explored. Disorder specific considerations for clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, cultural competence, collaborative practice, ethical conduct, and accountability are addressed.
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SPLP 618 - Voice Disorders
Credits: 3
Examines the presentation and classification of speech dysfluencies and dysarthrias across the lifespan. Anatomical, physiological, psychological, neurological, and environmental factors related to disorder etiology and presentation are discussed for fluency and motor speech disorders. Methods of prevention, evaluation, and treatment are presented. Relationships between fluency disorders and psychosocial aspects of communication are explored. Disorder specific considerations for clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, cultural competence, collaborative practice, ethical conduct, and accountability are addressed.
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SPLP 632 - Neurogenic Communication Disorders
Credits: 3
Examines the systemic nature of adult neurogenic disorders that affect language and cognition. Anatomical, physiological, psychological, neurological, and environmental factors related to disorder etiology and presentation are discussed. Methods of prevention, evaluation, and treatment of acquired neurogenic communication disorders of language and cognition, including aphasia, traumatic brain injury, and dementia are presented. Relationships between neurogenic communication disorders and functional outcomes are explored. Disorder specific considerations for clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, cultural competence, collaborative practice, ethical conduct, and accountability are addressed.
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SPLP 635 - Seminar in Communication
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Speech-Language Pathology major, admission to degree candidacy, and advisor approval.
Intensive study of one or more areas of speech science, speech and language pathology, or audiology. Topics vary to meet the student’s needs and interests. Course may be repeated for credit with a change in area considered.
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SPLP 642 - Cancer & Congenital Disorders
Credits: 2
Examines classification of various head and neck cancer diagnoses and congenital craniofacial anomalies. Anatomical, physiological, psychological, neurological, and environmental factors related to disorder etiology and presentation are discussed. Methods of prevention, evaluation, and treatment of cancer and congenital craniofacial related communication disorders are presented. Disorder specific considerations for clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, cultural competence, collaborative practice, ethical conduct, and accountability are addressed.
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SPLP 643 - Counseling for Communication Disorders
Credits: 1
Examines counseling domains within the speech-language pathology scope of practice. Methods of counseling by providing education, guidance, and support to individuals, families and caregivers associated with communication
and swallowing disorders are presented. Counseling on topics of acceptance, adaptation, and decision-making about communication and swallowing disorders are discussed. Cultural considerations, ethical conduct, accountability and referrals to other professionals are addressed.
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SPLP 644 - Professional Issues
Credits: 2
Examines professional issues such as employment preparedness, professional competencies, ethics, quality of care, practice policies and laws, documentation, accountability, interprofessional education and practice, cultural competence, and certification.
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SPLP 661 - Treatment Clinic
Credits: Var. 2-6
Prerequisite: MS Degree Candidacy in Speech-Language Pathology
Provides experiences in the treatment of communication and swallowing disorders. Scaffolded experiences include opportunities for interpreting, integrating, synthesizing and applying core knowledge. Treatment planning, clinical teaching, data collection, documentation, communication counseling, and interprofessional practice skills are developed. Professional dispositions are identified and evaluated. The direct clinical contact hours are supervised by a certified speech-language pathologist. Course can be repeated for credit.
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SPLP 662 - Diagnostic Clinic
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in the following majors: Speech Language Pathology.
Corequisite: SPLP 604
Provides experiences in screening, evaluation and diagnosis of communication and swallowing disorders. Scaffolded clinical and simulation experiences include opportunities for interpreting, integrating, synthesizing and applying core knowledge. Skills are developed in evaluation planning, case history review, multicultural considerations, interviewing, data collection and analysis, differential diagnosis, documentation, communication counseling, report writing, and interprofessional practice. Professional dispositions are identified and evaluated. The direct clinical contact hours are supervised by an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist.
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SPLP 663 - Hearing Clinic
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: MS Degree Candidacy in Speech-Language Pathology
Provides experiences in hearing screening that are within the speech-language pathology scope of practice, including instrumental screening of pure tones, tympanometry, and otoacoustic emissions. Scaffolded experiences include opportunities for interpreting, integrating, and synthesizing core knowledge. Case history review, instrumentation, documentation, referrals, and interprofessional practice skills are developed. The relationship between hearing and the development, prevention, evaluation, and treatment of communication disorders will be explored. Professional dispositions are identified and evaluated. The direct clinical contact hours are supervised by an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist or audiologist.
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SPLP 664 - Simulation Clinic
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: MS Degree Candidacy in Speech-Language Pathology
Provides simulated experiences in the evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders. Computer-based and live simulation scenarios in a hospital simulation lab are paired to provide scaffolded task training and healthcare experiences that include case history review, standard precautions, instrumental evaluation, clinical decision-making, patient/caregiver counseling, electronic medical record documentation, multiskilling, and interprofessional practice. Simulation scenarios are embedded with contemporary issues in religious, cultural, and linguistic diversity, psychosocial considerations, and ethical dilemmas. Professional dispositions are identified and evaluated. The direct clinical contact hours are supervised by an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist.
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SPLP 681 - Special Topics
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SPLP 795 - Thesis
Credits: 3
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SPLP 796 - Internship: Adult Placement
Credits: 6
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior MS Speech-Language Pathology program academic and clinical coursework.
Provides full-time, full semester clinical practicum experience in a contracted healthcare facility with interprofessional practice opportunities. The clinical experience focuses on service delivery to a predominantly adult caseload. Professional dispositions are identified and evaluated. The direct clinical contact hours are supervised by an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist.
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SPLP 798 - Internship: Pediatric Placement
Credits: 6
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior MS Speech-Language Pathology program academic and clinical coursework.
Provides a full-time, full-semester clinical practicum experience in a contracted school or healthcare facility interprofessional practice opportunities. The clinical experience focuses on service delivery to a predominantly pediatric caseload. Professional dispositions are identified and evaluated. The direct clinical contact hours are supervised by an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist.
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SPLP 799 - Independent Study
Credits: 3
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Theater |
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THTR 586 - Practicum in Production
Credits: 1-6
Prerequisite: Permission.
An opportunity with academic credit for students to make significant contributions to campus productions augmenting theater course work in the areas of assistant directing or directing, stage management, technical direction, sound design, lighting, costuming, scene design, properties and set decoration, scene building, and painting and make-up design. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
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THTR 693 - Internship
Credits: 1-12
Prerequisite: Permission.
Supervised working experience in the context of a professional theater environment in a company employing professional actors, directors, and/or designers.
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Vocational Education |
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VOED 600 - Curriculum Development in Career and Technical Education
Credits: 3
Emphasis is on processes for making curriculum decisions and guiding others in developing and updating curriculum for career and technical education. Current occupational standards and societal needs, as well as state and federal regulations governing career and technical education, are used as a basis for curriculum decisions.
Cross-Listed: BTED 600
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VOED 601 - Curriculum and Instructional Leadership in Career and Technical Education
Credits: 3
Curriculum management skills are developed and utilized to plan and organize career and technical educational curriculum. Focus is on practical curriculum decisions when they involve guiding other staff in curriculum development for career and technical education.
Cross-Listed: BTED 601
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VOED 602 - Conference Leadership and Communication Methods in Career and Technical Education
Credits: 3
Basic concepts in supervision of career and technical education programs are reviewed. Human relations, communications, processes, decision making, helping conferences, and leadership strategies are emphasized. Students demonstrate ability to perform supervisory skills in an individualized manner in an actual career and technical school situation supplemented by seminars.
Cross-Listed: BTED 602
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VOED 603 - Management of Instruction for Career and Technical Education
Credits: 3
Classroom instructional tasks performed by the career and technical educator are studies, including procedures, materials, and learning and instructional styles. Emphasis is on leadership strategies and processes to guide and assist other career and technical instructors. Skills are developed in an individualized, self-paced manner in an actual career and technical school situation supplemented by seminars.
Cross-Listed: BTED 603
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VOED 604 - Curriculum Supervision in Career and Technical Education
Credits: 3
Emphasizes skills needed to provide leadership in supervision of faculty and staff. In consultation with his or her advisor, each student identifies areas that need enhancement in career and technical education settings. Skills are developed in an individualized, self-paced manner in an actual career and technical school situation supplemented by seminars.
Cross-Listed: BTED 604
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VOED 605 - Policy Administration
Credits: 3
Develops skills to communicate career and technical school policies and activities effectively with staff, students, and community. Includes study of student recruitment for career and technical programs and maintenance/expansion/utilization of school facilities. In consultation with his or her advisor, each student will identify those areas that need further refinement. The student will develop and perform each requisite skill in an individualized, self-paced manner in an actual career and technical school situation supplemented by seminars.
Cross-Listed: BTED 605
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VOED 606 - Leadership for Career and Technical Educators
Credits: 3
Provides a broad overview of educational leadership in secondary public school settings, including leadership styles; staff selection, evaluation, and supervision; and team building. Also includes principles of curriculum development, instructional scheduling, and instructional technology, teaching skills, and learning theories.
Cross-Listed: BTED 606
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VOED 607 - Organizations and Structure for Career and Technical Education
Credits: 3
Provides a broad overview of current issues faced by school and district leaders, including the need to effectively communicate with parents, staff, students, community leaders, and community members from diverse backgrounds. Also includes principles of schools as organizations, the nature of administrative work, leadership and the change process, and current issues facing schools.
Cross-Listed: BTED 607
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VOED 608 - Legal and Legislative Issues in Career and Technical Education
Credits: 3
Provides an understanding of the current legal and legislative issues that exist in the implementation of career and technical education.
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VOED 610 - Personnel & Student Management in Career and Technical Education
Credits: 3
Develop skills necessary for a career and technical director to supervise career and technical personnel and effectively manage career and technical students. Students will examine practical hiring practices, professional development activities, and negotiation techniques all in reference to Acts 45, 48, and 82. Students will explore the structure and purpose of Joint Operating Committees (JOC), ultimately planning meeting agendas for JOC meetings. Embedded field-experiences will occur through JOC agenda planning, teacher induction program development and presentation of in-service professional development activities with guidance from the supporting Career and Technical Center (CTC) administrator.
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VOED 611 - School Code and Policy in Career and Technical Education
Credits: 3
Examines the Pennsylvania School Code and federal regulations and the application for the effective operation of approved career and technical programs in Pennsylvania. Implementation of school policies related to Chapter 339, Act 49 Vocational Education Certification standards and required occupational advisory committees is stressed. Embedded field-experiences will occur through analysis of Chapter 339, Act 49 and Civil Rights audit recommendations, occupational advisory evaluation and grant writing with the guidance from the supporting Career and Technical Center (CTC) administrator.
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VOED 612 - Fiscal Responsibilities and Financial Oversight in Career and Technical Education
Credits: 3
Develop a practical understanding of the career and technical center (CTC) director’s role in budget and facilities oversight as authorized by the Joint Operating Committee (JOC). Students will explore facilities management of a school building including day-to-day management and planning for the future. Embedded field-experiences will occur through budget analysis, healthcare projection, and facilities improvement plan recommendations with the guidance from the supporting Career and Technical Center (CTC) administrator.
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VOED 613 - School Law and Legal Responsibilities in Career and Technical Education
Credits: 3
Expose students to landmark and current cases in school law as well as the impact of PA School Code and application to the operation of a Career and Technical Center (CTC). Application of The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) within a CTC, as well as current education trends is also emphasized. Embedded field-experiences will occur through advocacy project and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) simulation with guidance from the supporting career and technical center (CTC) administrator.
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VOED 614 - Curriculum Development and Analysis in Career and Technical Education
Credits: 3
Evaluate elements to build strong work-based career and technical education (CTE) programs including curriculum development research, curriculum resources and curriculum mapping. Examines the roles these elements play in the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of the CTE programs of study curriculum. Includes review of Pennsylvania Academic and Career Education and Work Standards, and Pennsylvania Programs of Study (POS). Delves into curriculum considerations including Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) input, industry-recognized student credentials, and program accreditation. Within these parameters, other curricular areas explored will be mandated safety instruction, development of articulation agreements, and supplementing curriculum in the workplace with cooperative education programs. Embedded field-experiences will occur through occupational advisory committee involvement, assisting a CTE instructor with developing a curriculum map, and analysis of end-of-program assessment data for targeted competency area improvements with guidance from the supporting career and technical center (CTC) administrator.
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VOED 615 - Administrative Leadership in Career and Technical Education
Credits: 3
Focuses on roles of an administrator in a career and technical center (CTC). Includes research on administrative leadership styles and planning for development of personal leadership abilities. Analyzes unique characteristics of career and technical education (CTE) programs and different delivery systems. Embedded field-experiences will occur through administrative interviews and comparisons, planning and conducting a building tour and description of operations to orient new Joint Operating Committee (JOC) members and a local service organization with guidance from the supporting career and technical center (CTC) administrator.
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MCPL 504 - Transportation Planning
Credits: 3
Introduces the major themes and methods of transportation planning, particularly in an urban context. It is project oriented and supported by readings from the scholarly literature covering themes such as modes of transit, land use implications, and commercial development. Theoretical concepts are applied to transportation planning problems through network analysis and urban transportation demand modeling laboratories.
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MCPL 516 - Introduction of Geographic Information Systems
Credits: 3
Introduces foundational geographic information systems (GIS) concepts and techniques in the context of tasks and analyses that professional planners undertake. Presents automated methods for creating, maintaining, and
analyzing spatial data. Includes (1) specialized GIS hardware and software, (2) vector vs. raster vs. object-oriented spatial data structures, (3) creation and manipulation of geographic data files, (4) database design and management concepts, (5) spatial analysis, and (6) cartographic design.
Cross-Listed: GEOG 516
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MCPL 552 - Planning Analysis and Methods
Credits: 3
Focuses on selected analytical methods and plan-making techniques in urban and regional planning. Examines basic elements of strategic and comprehensive planning process, assesses demographic and socio-economic
trends in communities, and formulates planning goals and development strategies to prepare comprehensive plans and planning reports at local and regional scales.
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MCPL 558 - Planning Law
Credits: 3
Introduces principles of land use law. Focus is on federal constitutional principles and key Supreme Court cases, especially as they relate to actions of local units of government and municipal planning practice. Deals with the
present state of land use law and with current trends and issues.
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MCPL 570 - Housing and Community Development Policy
Credits: 3
Examines a range of issues relating to U.S. housing and community development policy issues, including the role housing plays in building and strengthening neighborhoods and communities. Covers the structure of housing and related financial markets as well as the economic and social bases for government to intervene in these markets.
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MCPL 625 - Environmental Planning: Values, Ethics, and Assessment
Credits: 3
Discusses environmental values and ethics from cultural and economic perspectives. The environmental policies and the assessment techniques required to evaluate the environmental impact of land development choices are defined and applied. (Course may also be offered as GEOG 625 ; may not be taken for duplicate credit under same title).
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MCPL 627 - GeoDesign
Credits: 3
Provides introduction and application of the theory and techniques of the GeoDesign framework. Involves data-driven decision making for collaborative community development and land-use planning and is an emerging conceptual framework for place-based decisions and designs. Integrates knowledge of community planning, decision making, landscape design, and geospatial techniques to produce a professional quality project.
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MCPL 652 - Planning Policy, Implementation and Administration
Credits: 3
Focuses on the planning, implementation and administration of policies to manage the location, timing, type, and intensity of land development. Exposes students to the public involvement in which community plans are developed
and implemented.
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MCPL 658 - Planning Theory and Process
Credits: 3
Provides an overview of the development of planning theory as it applies to urban and regional areas. Examines the evolution of planning theory, major contributors who have influenced the field, current normative, conceptual,
methodological issues, and the various roles planners play in practice, and the ethical dilemmas they face.
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MCPL 796 - Capstone Project
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MCPL 516 , MCPL 552 , MCPL 558 , MCPL 652
Focuses on recent research in urban and regional planning. Students carry out an applied research project on a topic of local or regional importance.
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