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EDSP 817 - Evaluating the Effectiveness of Program Interventions
Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of the application of the issues, theories, models, and techniques of program evaluation with a focus on conducting evaluations, measuring variables, analyzing data, reporting findings, and using results for evaluating and improving intervention programs.
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EDSP 818 - Instructional Consultation
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: For approved school psychology candidates; must have taken or take concurrently with EDSP 812 and EDSP 813 ; permission of instructor.
Reviews the basic principles of the consultative process as applied to working with teachers and school-based problem-solving teams to help students with academic problems. Students will be expected to demonstrate skill in consultative interviewing regarding academic problems, problem identification, data gathering relevant to both curriculum and the classroom environment, and intervention design, execution, and evaluation in pre-kindergarten through high school settings.
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EDSP 846 - Learning and Instruction
Credits: 3
Provides an in-depth examination of developmental, cognitive, and interactionist learning theories as they apply to classroom instruction. Emphasis is on direct application of theory to the improvement of classroom instruction and the relationship of learning and motivation.
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EDSP 848 - Advanced Studies in Behavioral Problems
Credits: 3
Explores behavior problems encountered in classroom situations and gives cause, characteristics, and some preventative and remedial techniques, including those appropriate for managing students with learning and behavioral exceptionalities.
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EDSP 849 - Advanced Practicum in School Psychology and Supervision
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Grade of A or B in all core courses. EDSP 849 is for approved School Psychology Certificate and doctoral students and EDSP 949 is for approved School Psychology doctoral students.
Involves a series of opportunities for students to practice clinical and supervisory skills in a highly structured university clinic setting. Based on their level of training and experience, students are required to demonstrate distinct skills related to (1) organization and dynamics of the educational process; (2) assessment for intervention; (3) direct and indirect intervention methods; and (4) supervision of the clinical practice of other school psychologists. Students enrolling in EDSP 849 will enroll twice for a total of 6 semester hours, while doctoral students enrolling in EDSP 949 will enroll for 3 semester hours. Students must earn a grade of B or better in order to advance in the program.
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EDSP 852 - School Psychology Internship
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Approved school psychologist certification candidates must pass all core coursework prior to enrolling in the internship course. Therefore, they must earn a B or higher in all core courses and all incomplete grades must be resolved prior to starting the internship. Students must also successfully complete the comprehensive exams before starting their internship experience.
Involves a supervised field experience in a public school setting for a minimum of two consecutive semesters, three credits each semester (3c-01-3sh), which are typically taken immediately after the student’s last term of coursework. Students must accumulate a minimum of 1200 clock hours during their internship experience. Throughout this experience, students will have the opportunity to apply their understanding and skills in the general practices of school psychology, which has been developed throughout their courses in the program. Approved school psychologist certification candidates must pass all core coursework prior to enrolling in the internship course. Therefore, they must earn a “B” or higher in all core courses and all “incomplete” grades must be resolved prior to starting internship. Students must also successfully complete the comprehensive exams before starting their internship experience.
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EDSP 855 - Practicum in School Psychology
Credits: 1-3
Provides school psychology students with an opportunity to apply and further develop professional competencies acquired through coursework and training. Students are directly supervised in practicum experiences as they apply these skills in the university clinic, schools, mental health facilities, and other appropriate settings, thus preparing them for the independent practice of psychology in various settings.
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EDSP 863 - Assessment of Personality and Behavior
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: For approved school psychologist candidates or permission of the instructor.
Provides an introduction to personality and behavioral assessment techniques.
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EDSP 911 - Legal and Ethical Principles in School Psychology
Credits: 3
Explores major federal and state laws and regulations that govern the practice of psychology, particularly as practiced by school psychologists, as well as established ethical principles of major professional organizations. Laws and regulations related to based and special education and behavior analysis of mental health and behavioral health services in schools and community agencies are addressed. Students are familiarized with the ethical principles of the American Psychological Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, and other national and state-wide organizations.
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EDSP 915 - Doctoral Seminar in Applied Educational Research
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: EDSP 818
Develops skills needed to engage in applied educational research using clinical and practical research/evaluation designs, measurement approaches, and nonparametric statistical procedures. A practical problem presentation mode enhances a consolidation of design, sampling, measurement, nonparametric statistics, hypothesis testing, and interpretation of results. Microcomputer statistical package use assists in the analysis of data.
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EDSP 916 - Doctoral Seminar in Advanced Educational Research
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: EDSP 915
Provides an overview of complex educational research and evaluation designs, measurement approaches, statistical procedures, hypothesis testing, and interpretation of results. Topics include the philosophy and ethics of research, mixed hierarchical design, profile analysis, factorial validity estimation, factor analysis, multivariate analysis of variance, discriminant function analysis, path analysis, meta-analysis, power, robustness, and randomization tests. Statistical packages will be used to assist data manipulation and analysis.
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EDSP 942 - Neuropsychology of Children’s Learning Disorders
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Student in the Ph.D. school psychology program or permission of Program Director.
This course will examine the neuropsychological underpinnings associated with children’s learning and behavior. The efficacy of various assessment approaches will be explored in diagnosing areas of strengths and weaknesses and the development of appropriate remedial interventions.
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EDSP 945 - Clinical Supervision in Psychology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Designated by Doctoral Program Coordinator.
This course provides an introduction to theories, models, techniques, relationships, processes of supervision, and evaluation of supervisees in the field of psychology. Students will gain the knowledge, basic skills, and self-awareness necessary to engage in consultation, negotiation/mediation, and systems level intervention in mental health and educational systems. Current legal and ethical implications are considered.
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EDSP 949 - Advanced Practicum in School Psychology and Supervision
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Grade of A or B in all core courses. Course is for approved School Psychology doctoral students.
Involves a series of opportunities for students to practice clinical and supervisory skills in a highly structured university clinic setting. Based on their level of training and experience, students are required to demonstrate distinct skills related to (1) organization and dynamics of the educational process; (2) assessment for intervention; (3) direct and indirect intervention methods; and (4) supervision of the clinical practice of other school psychologists. Students enrolling in EDSP 849 will enroll twice for a total of 6 semester hours, while doctoral students enrolling in EDSP 949 will enroll for 3 semester hours. Students must earn a grade of B or better in order to advance in the program.
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EDSP 952 - School Psychology Internship
Credits: 9
Prerequisite: Approved school psychology doctoral candidates must pass all core coursework prior to enrolling in the internship course.
Involves a supervised field experience in a public school setting for a minimum of two consecutive semesters, three credits each semester (3c-01-3sh), which are typically taken immediately after the student’s last term of coursework. Students must accumulate a minimum of 1200 clock hours during their internship experience. Throughout this experience, students will have the opportunity to apply their understanding and skills in the general practices of school psychology, which has been developed throughout their courses in the program. Approved school psychologist certification candidates must pass all core coursework prior to enrolling in the internship course. Therefore, they must earn a “B” or higher in all core courses and all “incomplete” grades must be resolved prior to starting internship. Students must also successfully complete the comprehensive exams before starting their internship experience.
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EDSP 953 - Child Neuropsychology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: EDSP 812 or permission of the instructor.
Examines brain-behavior relationships and neurodevelopmental functioning in children. Discusses the neuropsychological principles necessary to assess the educational, cognitive, and behavioral functioning of children in relation to the development of remedial programs.
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EDSP 964 - Seminar in School Psychology I
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of practices, trends, and issues in a specialized area of diagnosis. Areas to be examined are based on the predetermined interests of the students and the expertise of the available faculty.
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EDSP 965 - Seminar in School Psychology II
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
An examination of practices, trends, and issues in a specialized area of treatment or remediation. The areas to be examined correspond to those covered in EDSP 764. The focus of the seminar is to develop the student’s understanding and skills in implementing appropriate treatment and remedial strategies in home, school, and clinic settings.
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EDSP 975 - Supervision of Pupil Services
Credits: 3
Provides participants with knowledge and skills related to the supervision and evaluation of pupil services workers in the public schools (i.e., school psychologists, counselors, nurses, homeschool visitors). Topics include supervisory skills, evaluation formats, and functions of the pupil services director, including needs assessment, program evaluation, data management, and hiring of new staff. Legal and ethical issues related to pupil service functions are addressed.
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EDSP 977 - Seminar in Family-School Relations
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Focuses on selected aspects of a wide range of issues related to the contemporary American family as they affect the behavior of children and their functioning within the public schools. Parent consultation and training strategies are emphasized.
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EDSP 978 - School Counseling Practicum
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: EDSP 745 - Counseling for School Psychologists
Involves supervised practice of professionals engaging in the delivery of counseling services. Designed to develop students’ counseling skills through application of skills learned in prerequisite courses. The primary emphasis is on performing counseling and related activities in a field-based placement, likely a school setting. Comprises both on-campus and field-based experiences.
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EDSP 981 - Special Topics
Credits: 3
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EDSP 994 - Introduction to the Dissertation
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Doctoral candidacy.
Designed to introduce students to the dissertation and the dissertation process; university and department policies and procedures related to the dissertation; and resources across the university for engaging in research; as well as facilitate topic selection; review of the literature; and Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements and procedures. By the end of this course, students will have chosen an advisor (if not done so already) and committee, completed several of the initial requirements of the dissertation process, as well as produced a reasonable and appropriate timeline for completion of the dissertation and the degree.
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EDSP 995 - Dissertation
Credits: 9
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Education |
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EDUC 542 - Pre-Student Teaching Clinical Experience II
Credits: 1-3
Prerequisite: Admission to post-baccalaureate or masters level program teacher education program
Develops and refines competencies that relate to individual major fields of teaching through university-based instruction as well as participation and teaching in preK-grade 12 field experience. Also incorporates strategies and techniques for the delivery of instruction to all students, including those with special and English language learning needs.
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EDUC 552 - Teaching of English and Communication in the Secondary School
Credits: 3
A prerequisite to student teaching in English. Introduces current professional practices in the teaching of English and communications in secondary school.
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EDUC 581 - Special Topics
Credits: 1-3
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EDUC 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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EDUC 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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EDUC 702 - Reading Practicum: Diagnostic Case
Credits: 3
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EDUC 703 - Reading Practicum: Remedial Case
Credits: 3
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EDUC 731 - Curriculum Development
Credits: 3
Students learn curriculum development by differentiating among educational goals, objectives, and learning activities. Sources of curriculum goals and objectives, such as needs assessment, philosophical models, and psychological models are studied. The design and selection of learning activities, as well as designs for evaluating the effectiveness of curriculum, are considered.
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EDUC 751 - Recent Issues and Innovations in Education
Credits: 3
Newer trends in classroom procedure, equipment, and materials, as well as problems involved in improvement of instruction. Whenever possible, sessions are held to demonstrate and use recently developed materials. Individual research and field trips involve many of the new programs in elementary education.
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EDUC 752 - School Evaluation
Credits: 3
Current models for both formative and summative evaluations are presented with emphasis on their application to school programs and other educational projects. Prior knowledge of curriculum development and/or project proposals is helpful but not required.
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EDUC 781 - Special Topics
Credits: 1-3
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EDUC 858 - School Law and Negotiations
Credits: 3
An understanding of legal principles as they pertain to functions of personnel in public school systems and to persons engaged in education. Study of statutory enactments, review of court actions through case studies, and analysis of collective negotiation law.
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ELED 581 - Special Topics
Credits: 3
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ELED 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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ELED 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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ELED 642 - Mathematics in Elementary School
Credits: 3
Experiences with manipulative materials, games and puzzles, activity centers, and lab approach to mathematics. Inexpensive mathematics lab equipment will be constructed. Sources of literature and materials are presented and used. Opportunities are given to write activity and problem cards and to plan mathematics activity centers. Psychological foundations and mathematics structure are used as reference for suggested activities and curriculum studies.
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ELED 681 - Special Topics in Education
Credits: 3
Designed for the students who wish to do independent research in special areas.
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ELED 698 - Supervised Internship
Credits: 6
A carefully planned, field-based, internal work experience proposed by the advanced graduate student to extend professional competence, subject to approval by advisory committee. Registration by permission only.
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ELED 699 - Independent Study in Elementary Education
Credits: 1-3
Students select one or more topics which are of critical importance in elementary education and meet staff members for independent reading, study, analysis, and evaluation. Registration only by permission of Graduate Committee.
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ELED 743 - Resource Materials in Elementary Science
Credits: 3
Introduces underlying philosophy and use of materials of several of the current national curriculum programs in elementary science. Emphasizes the following programs: (1) Science: A Process Approach (SAPA); (2) Elementary Science Study (ESS); (3) Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS); and (4) Conceptually Oriented Program in Elementary Science (COPES), including microteaching techniques and development and preparation of individualized self-instruction modules. Students are required to work with various program materials.
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ELED 755 - Developmental Influences on Children’s Learning
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Permission of advisor.
Examines the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of children and the impact of development on learning processes. Students will discuss, analyze, and apply developmental theory and research to address issues confronting contemporary early childhood and elementary practitioners. Final projects will emphasize collaboration with professionals in other fields who work with children, families, and educators.
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ELED 781 - Special Topics
Credits: 3
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ELED 795 - Thesis
Credits: 3
For the student writing the thesis. Should be scheduled for the semester in which the student plans to complete his/her work. All thesis writing involves a committee composed of the student’s advisor and two additional faculty members.
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ELED 798 - Supervised Doctoral Internship
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Permission only.
Applied field experience chosen by doctoral students with the approval of the dissertation advisory committee.
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ELED 995 - Dissertation
Credits: 1-12
Students preparing a doctoral dissertation for credit must register for this course. Number of credits assigned and the extent of time for which research activity is scheduled depend on nature and scope of student’s research problem and his/her general doctoral program.
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ELMA 557 - Introduction to Number Theory
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 152 or equivalent.
Introduction to topics in elementary number theory, including basic operations and properties of integers; divisibility properties of integers; modular arithmetic and congruence’s; diophantine equations; interesting relationships among numbers; applications of number theory in elementary school mathematics.
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ELMA 558 - Introduction to Logic and Logical Games
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 152 or equivalent.
Introduction to some basic ideas, terminology, and notation of logic. Topics considered: symbolic logic, with special emphasis on algebra of propositions; applications of Boolean algebra, such as algebra of sets and switching circuits; introduction to quantification theory and its value in determining validity of mathematical arguments, inference schemes, and logical puzzles; and consideration of other topics in logic suitable for a K-8 mathematics curriculum.
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ELMA 581 - Special Topics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 152 or equivalent.
Special Topics which go beyond the scope of regular offered courses. The student may take more than one Special Topics offering with the written approval of the advisor. Offered on basis of student interest and available staff.
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ELMA 653 - Mathematics for the Gifted Student
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Methods course in teaching mathematics or consent of instructor.
Examines different approaches for mathematically gifted students. Students become familiar with resources and elementary programs designed for use in either regular classrooms or special classes for the gifted.
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ELMA 654 - Teaching Problem Solving in the Elementary and Middle School
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Appropriate major or permission of the instructor.
This course is intended to teach teachers how to become better problem solvers and teaches problem-solving pedagogy appropriate for the K-12 mathematics classroom.
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ELMA 655 - Mathematics for Early Childhood
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 152 or equivalent.
Studies child-centered, activity-oriented mathematics programs for early childhood education. Focuses on implementing research to help children develop understanding and insight into basic concepts of mathematics through the use of manipulative materials. Topics include pre-number activities, number activities, numeration, operations on whole numbers, estimation, rational numbers, geometry, measurement, probability, statistics, and problem solving.
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ELMA 681 - Special Topics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Methods course in teaching mathematics or consent of instructor.
Special Topics which go beyond the scope of regularly offered courses. Offered on basis of student interest and available staff. The student may take more than one Special Topics offering with the written approval of the advisor.
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ELMA 795 - Thesis
Credits: 3
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ELR 511 - Contemporary Issues in Hospitality
Credits: 3
Discussion of contemporary issues within the hospitality industry. Students write a series of opinion/reaction papers to present discussion topics.
Cross-Listed: HOSP 511
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ELR 526 - Case Studies in Labor-Management Relations
Credits: 3
Dual-Listed Class
Study of labor-management relationships in a variety of organizational settings through utilization of the case study technique.
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ELR 580 - Introduction to Negotiations and Conflict Resolution
Credits: 3
Dual-Listed Class
Deals with negotiations and conflict resolution techniques. Introduces students to current concepts and theories of negotiations and resolving conflict and their application generally to everyday issues. Prepares students to engage in these techniques in workplace issues such as collective bargaining, negotiating contracts and agreements internally as well as externally.
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ELR 581 - Special Topics in Employment and Labor Relations
Credits: 3
According to student demand, special graduate course on selected topics.
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ELR 610 - Employee Rights under Law
Credits: 3
Provides a review of the major legislative rights and benefits available to employees under law in terms of their impact on labor and management in the employment relationship. The main focus will be the analysis and application of state and federal employment laws.
Cross-Listed: HSAD 610
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ELR 612 - Labor Relations Practice and Administration
Credits: 3
Practice and administration of labor relations, focusing on the operation and internal relationships of the individuals involved and upon the application of labor relations skills.
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ELR 613 - Fundamentals of the American Labor Movement: Theory and Practice
Credits: 3
Introduction to terms, theories, and practice of employment and labor relations in the United States.
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ELR 615 - Dispute Settlement
Credits: 3
Review of the theories underlying and legislation supporting labor arbitration, emphasizing development of advocacy skills through simulations of actual disputes.
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ELR 616 - Health Law
Credits: 3
Focuses on legal language, tort law, legal issues, and legal sanctions of state and national health care laws as applied to individuals and organizations. Through lectures, discussions, readings, and presentations, students will learn to solve problems of health care administration within the current health care legal system and develop an understanding of the legal issues present within the current health care field.
Cross-Listed: HSAD 616
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ELR 618 - Seminar: Current Issues in Employment and Labor Relations
Credits: 3
Detailed examination of current professional issues in the field.
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ELR 619 - Research Methods in Human Resources and Employment and Labor Relations
Credits: 3
Provide graduate students with an introductory course in research methods generally used in behavioral sciences. The course introduces students to research theory, research design, quantitative and qualitative methodologies and technology to analyze and interpret data that supports effective organizational decision-making. Topics include: Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS); data analysis techniques such as HR bench-marking, trend and ratio analysis and balanced scorecards; data mining; and risk management.
Cross-Listed: HSAD 619
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ELR 621 - Labor Relations in the Public Sector
Credits: 3
Developments in federal, state, and local labor relations, including Presidential orders and federal agencies; survey of the states; Pennsylvania Acts 111 and 195; effects of public sector fact-finding; and arbitration.
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ELR 622 - Discrimination in Employment
Credits: 3
Investigation of employment discrimination in the United States with special attention to the roles of government, industry, and labor and the impact of federal intervention since 1960.
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ELR 624 - Comparative Labor Relations
Credits: 3
International dimensions of labor relations are explored by examining the labor-management relations in a foreign country or region.
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ELR 625 - Processes of Collective Bargaining
Credits: 3
Survey of current laws, principles, and procedures in use in modern collective bargaining and evolving trends.
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ELR 627 - Organizational Behavior
Credits: 3
Examines organization behavior is to help students define and be able to articulate critical factors that affect behavior within public and private organizations. This course studies the impact that individuals, groups, organizational structure and processes have on behavior within organizations. As a result, students will be able to improve their ability to navigate diverse organizational systems as well as manage individuals and teams in large and small organizations.
Cross-Listed: MGMT 627
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ELR 631 - Human Resources Management in the Public Sector
Credits: 3
Provides students with an in-depth analysis of human resource management with a special examination of public sector organizations. Emphasizes the job functions and issues facing the human resource professional and organizations. Course topics include the current environment in human resources, the acquisition and preparation of human resources, the assessment and development of Human Resource Management (HRM), the strategies involved in compensation administration, and collective bargaining and labor relations issues in the public sector.
Cross-Listed: HSAD 631
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ELR 632 - Compensation Administration
Credits: 3
Study of the field of compensation management and benefits administration in the public and private sectors. Special emphasis on the input of collective bargaining in the development and administration of compensation and benefit systems and the necessary skills to function as a professional in the field.
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ELR 640 - Negotiations
Credits: 3
A course on negotiations theory and practice which applies negotiations strategies from a variety of fields in hands-on simulations of collective bargaining in labor relations.
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ELR 641 - Contract Administration
Credits: 3
Analysis of the practices and responsibilities of labor and management in the mutual performance of a collective bargaining agreement with primary attention given to the process of grievance resolution.
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ELR 642 - Concerted Activity
Credits: 3
Examines the various strategies and tactics available to the parties in confrontational situations. Emphasizes the statutory limitations set forth in the Labor Management Relations Act relating to topics such as picketing, consumer appeals, and boycotts.
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ELR 645 - Ethics for Human Resource Practitioners
Credits: 3
Analyze philosophical and practical investigation of the main concepts and theories of ethics, with applications to fundamental moral questions as they arise in different areas of Human Resources. Use of normative elements associated with ethical decision making, as well as the emerging interest in descriptive ethics, to address important problems human resource managers confront.
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ELR 650 - Alternative Work Styles
Credits: 3
Review of efforts to increase worker participation in certain levels of managerial decision making in private and public production or service enterprise, through shares in ownership, seats on boards, quality circles, and other participative structures. Results are considered from the point of view of productivity, worker satisfaction, and social utility.
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ELR 651 - Conflict Resolution
Credits: 3
Provides students with an in-depth analysis of conflict resolution in many settings, primarily in the employment relationships. The student will be exposed to the current environment surrounding conflict resolution; the legal, ethical, and emotional issues that are common in disputes; and the format by which employment disputes are resolved.
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ELR 681 - Special Topics in Employment and Labor Relations
Credits: 3
According to student demand, special graduate courses on selected topics.
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ELR 698 - Internship
Credits: 3 or 6
Field experience in employment and labor relations. An internship log and term paper are required.
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ELR 699 - Independent Study
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson, college dean, and provost.
Students select one or more topics of critical importance in employment and labor relations and meet with faculty member for independent reading, analysis, and evaluation.
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ELR 751 - Conflict Resolution
Credits: 3
Provides students with an in-depth analysis of conflict resolution in many settings, primarily in the employment relationships. The student will be exposed to the current environment surrounding conflict resolution; the legal, ethical, and emotional issues that are common in disputes; and the format by which employment disputes are resolved.
Cross-Listed: HSAD 751
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ELR 795 - Thesis
Credits: 1 to 6
For students writing the thesis, ELR 850 should be scheduled for the semester in which they plan to complete their work. The thesis is a committee thesis (1 to 6 semester hours).
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ELR 851 - Conflict Resolution
Credits: 3
Provides students with an in-depth analysis of conflict resolution in many settings, primarily in the employment relationships. The student will be exposed to the current environment surrounding conflict resolution; the legal, ethical, and emotional issues that are common in disputes; and the format by which employment disputes are resolved.
Cross-Listed: HSAD 751
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ELTC 660 - History, Philosophy, and Ethics in Elementary Education
Credits: 3
Traces the purposes and impact of major educational philosophies on elementary education throughout history. Candidates for elementary teacher certification will examine personal assumptions about the process of education, develop understanding of the contributions and limitations of various educational philosophies, analyze values and practices in the field, and apply these insights as they fulfill the role of elementary school teacher.
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ELTC 661 - Integrated Curriculum in the Elementary School
Credits: 3
Study of educational programming and curricular initiatives designed to meet the learning needs of elementary school children, kindergarten through sixth grade. Candidates for elementary certification at the graduate level will examine principles of curriculum design and effective ways of integrating subject matter in the elementary school as well as compare/contrast elementary curriculum from various districts, states, and countries. Students are required to design a unit that emphasizes literacy and integrates the fine arts with the traditional content areas of the curriculum.
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ELTC 664 - Assessment of Student Learning and Elementary Curriculum
Credits: 3
Examines issues and strategies affecting the assessment of the five-to-ten-year-old child’s physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and aesthetic development and the evaluation of elementary curriculum. Naturalistic observation, rating scales, standardized tests, state academic standards, teacher-constructed tests, portfolio assessment of children’s work, and program evaluation will be emphasized.
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ELTC 665 - Issues in Elementary Education and Pedagogy
Credits: 3
Designed to orient graduate students seeking elementary teacher certification to general teaching methods, pedagogical perspectives, and instructional practices suitable for children in the elementary grades. Candidates will acquire skills in identifying significant issues in elementary education by using problem-solving strategies, communicating ideas, and functioning as change agents in educational institutions. Interpersonal skills and collaborative relationships with colleagues, families, communities, and agencies will be emphasized.
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ELTC 670 - Practicum I (Social Studies, Citizenship, Multicultural Education, and Diversity)
Credits: 3
A field-based course that examines the teaching of social studies from a multicultural education and diversity perspective. Students will demonstrate their understanding of these principles through the design and implementation of lessons that meet the standards of national professional organizations in social studies, citizenship, and multicultural education for elementary students.
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ELTC 675 - Practicum II (School Law and Professional Practice)
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Permission.
A field-based course that focuses on legal issues in the elementary school context and supports the professional development of novice teachers. Students will demonstrate knowledge of school law precepts that govern professional practice and document their professional growth throughout the program in a teacher portfolio.
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ENGL 515 - English Language Studies for Teachers
Credits: 3
Focuses on the fundamentals of language study with equal emphasis on the sound, the word, the sentence, the meaning, and the discourse patterns of English as they manifest in daily lives. Educationally relevant topics, such as applications of sociolinguistics to the teaching of English Language and Literature, varieties of grammar, and linguistic descriptions of styles and registers are an integral part of the course.
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ENGL 518 - Young Adult Literature
Credits: 3
Offers prospective secondary English teachers a survey of the literature adolescents choose to read, enjoy, and find relevant to their lives. Includes literature that offers psychological and sociological perspectives on adolescents.
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ENGL 526 - ESL Methods and Materials
Credits: 3
Dual-Listed Class
An introduction to English as a Second Language theory and practice. Aims: (1) general understanding of current theory and methods of teaching ESL; (2) ability to select appropriate, and adapt existing, materials for elementary and high school ESL students. Recommended for all English teachers who expect to have ESL students in their classes.
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ENGL 563 - Topics in Global Literature and Film
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: ENGL 202.
Examines major works in English of a particular topic in global literature and/or film by focusing on the transnational contexts of history and culture surrounding the production and/or reception of literature and film. Topic of global literature and/or film to be announced in advance.
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ENGL 581 - Special Topics in Language and Literature
Credits: 1-3
Allows students to pursue subjects such as textual criticism, prosody, and computers and literature not covered in existing courses.
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ENGL 614 - Critical Pedagogy in English Education
Credits: 3
Offers students a broad range of theories that help to shape and inform pedagogy—and ultimately their classroom practice in the secondary English language arts. Topics can include an overview and introduction to critical theory, critical race theory, sociocultural theory, transactional theory, cultural theory, transformative learning theory, queer theory, social justice theory (including students with special needs), spatiality/hybridity theory, identity theory, constructivism, second language theory, feminism, and new literacy studies; and as new, cutting edge theories evolve, they may also be included. Students will explore myriad ways of turning theory into practice through course readings, activities, student teaching, discussions, and smalland large-group cooperative learning. This course is required for MA/TE students and could be a master’s elective with advisor consent for students seeking coursework in critical pedagogy.
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ENGL 625 - Introduction to TESOL
Credits: 3
Introduces key concepts in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Offers a broad introduction to the knowledge and skills needed to become a professional teacher of ESL or EFL and prepares students for the remainder of the MA/TESOL program. Students are expected to improve their language ability as well as their research and presentation skills in this course. Required for MA/TESOL students in their first semester.
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