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Safety Sciences
  

  • SAFE 5435 - Environmental Compliance (3)

    Comprehensive study of federal and state environmental legislation and standards to protect the health and safety of citizens. This course is co-listed with SAFE 4435. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5440 - Environmental Air Quality and Pollution Prevention (3)

    Comprehensive study of environmental air quality and pollution prevention techniques. This course is co-listed with SAFE 4440. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5445 - Water Quality and Waste Water Management (3)

    Comprehensive study of water quality, waste management and pollution prevention techniques. This course is co-listed with SAFE 4445. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5450 - Sustainability and Safety (3)

    Comprehensive study of sustainability, green jobs, and safety. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MS Occupational Safety Management or MS Industrial Hygiene program. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5455 - Environmental Remediation (3)

    Comprehensive study of environmental remediation, remedial techniques and best management practices. This course is co-listed with SAFE 4450. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5510 - Loss Control (3)

    Provides a background in loss control by investigating professional safety management. Emphasis is placed on incident recall, management’s role in loss control, total job observation, total job analysis, and supervisory training. Techniques of implementing a total loss control program are explored. This course is co-listed with SAFE 4510. Prerequisite(s): SAFE 3430 with a grade of C or better. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5515 - High Hazard Industries (3)

    Evaluation of industries that have higher rates of injuries and/or fatalities on the job. Typical high hazard industries include construction, mining, and oil and gas. Identification of methods to identify, reduce or eliminate hazards in these industries. This course is co-listed with SAFE 4515. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5530 - Risk Management and Financing (3)

    The development and evaluation of various risk financing techniques and the financial risk transfer techniques in the management of an organization’s hazard risks and their risk treatment.  An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5800 - Managing Fire Risk (3)

    An integration of decision analysis and quantitative risk assessment with a defined step approach for quantifying the performance success of fire protection systems. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MS Occupational Safety Management or MS Industrial Hygiene program. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5900 - Intro to Research in Safety Sciences (2)

    Introduction to research planning and design, human subjects training, and formatting a research paper. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5930 - Statistical Analysis for Risk Management (3)

    Mathematical and statistical methods designed for the efficient collection and rational interpretation of data by individuals responsible for analysis in a variety of settings. This course is co-listed with SAFE 4940. Prerequisite(s): SAFE 2900. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5950 - Readings in Safety Sciences (1-6)

    Readings in the student’s field of interest or in related areas designed to enhance knowledge and/or skills. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): 9 semester hours of graduate credit. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 6900 - Research in Safety Sciences I (2)

    Development of an approved research proposal. Prerequisite(s): SAFE 5900 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 6910 - Research in Safety Sciences II (2)

    Completion of a research paper utilizing approved research proposal developed in SAFE 6900 . Prerequisite(s): SAFE 6900  or concurrently. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 6920 - EHS Seminar (3)

    A seminar designed to investigate current topics in environmental, safety and health. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MS Occupational Safety Management or MS Industrial Hygiene program. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 6930 - Research in Safety Sciences II (3)

    Continuation of Research in Safety Sciences I. Development of research methodology, completion of human subjects approval, data collection and analysis, and a final written report An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 6940 - Internship in Safety Sciences (1-6)

    Internships are based on student needs and educational goals. Actual work experiences in education, government, industry or business are provided. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours for each degree program. Prerequisite(s): School consent. Admission to the MS Occupational Safety Management or MS Industrial Hygiene program. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 6950 - Thesis (3)

    Expansion of research conducted in Research in Safety Sciences II. Requires a committee, a defense, and submission of final thesis to the online UCM electronic database. Also requires development of a draft publication for submission to a professional journal. Prerequisite(s): SAFE 6910  with a grade of B or better. An additional fee is associated with this course.

School of Technology
  

  • SOT 5000 - Special Problems in Technology (2-6)

    Meets individual student needs for additional research and/or laboratory experiences in the development of technical knowledge and skills in the areas of manufacturing and construction. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SOT 5010 - Applied Research for Technology (3)

    Research investigation of a technical problem. The course will culminate in a research report. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours per degree program. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SOT 5022 - Internship in Applied Sciences (1-6)

    Provides experience for students in cooperating industries. Students rotate assignment. Written reports are required. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Graduate adviser consent and Technology Internship coordinator consent; graduate GPA 3.00 or above; minimum of one semester graduate work completed. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SOT 5290 - Thesis (3)

    A special investigation of selected problems in Industrial Management which culminates in the completion of a thesis. Must be repeated for a total of 6 semester hours. An additional fee is associated with this course.

Science Teaching
  

  • STCH 5010 - Exploring Firsthand Science Lessons (1-2)

    This seminar course aims to provide a learning environment in which students learn science and science teaching from firsthand science lessons. Students learn from invited speakers as well science articles written by science teachers. Expanding this learning opportunity, in the two credit hour version of the course, students will be working with in-service teachers in K-12 public school setting for 30 hours. Students who are aiming for secondary science certification must register for two hours. This course is co-listed with STCH 4010.
  

  • STCH 5020 - Internship in Science Teaching and Learning (1)

    50-hour field experiences that provide opportunities for students to develop assessment plan, design inquiry-oriented science lessons, and co-teach the prepared science lessons with in-service teachers. This course is co-listed with STCH 4020. Prerequisite(s): Students must have a background check on file and admission to Teacher Education. Corequisite(s): STCH 4050.
  

  • STCH 5050 - Science Teaching Methods (3)

    Provides the teacher education candidate with skills and resources for the teaching of science.  Students will learn a variety of strategies for both laboratory and classroom instruction. This course is co-listed with STCH 4050. Prerequisite(s): 16  hours of science content courses including at least one lab course Corequisite(s): STCH 5020   This is a professional education course.
  

  • STCH 5900 - Applied Research in Science Learning and Literacy (4)

    Provides an introduction to the design of applied research studies in science learning and literary. The course helps graduate students to recognize science learning problems occur in classroom settings and propose research study in order to investigate about those problems. Should be concurrently taken by FLDX 4030.

Social Gerontology
  

  • GERO 5820 - Management and Administration in Older Adult Settings (3)

    Survey of major issues including the long-term care continuum, regulations, care models, basic health care law, and Human Resources in healthcare.
  

  • GERO 5824 - Social Psychology of Aging (3)

    Draws upon social psychology, social gerontology, and the life course perspective to examine experiences of being an older person in various social contexts.
  

  • GERO 5840 - Applied Gerontology (3)

    Seminar focusing on the application of gerontological theory to practical issues in the field of aging. Prerequisite(s): Social Gerontology coordinator consent.
  

  • GERO 5845 - Readings in Social Gerontology (1-3)

    Directed readings in social gerontology. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Social Gerontology coordinator consent.
  

  • GERO 5854 - Death in the Midst of Life (3)

    Perspectives on death and dying in cultural, social and psychosocial contexts.  Topics include orientations toward death, how we die, hospice, death work, and death rites. Students who have earned credit in GERO 4854 may not also take GERO 5854 for graduate credit. Summer.
  

  • GERO 5860 - Contemporary Issues in Aging (3)

    Selected topics in Social Gerontology; variable content.  May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours.
  

  • GERO 6810 - Professional Project in Social Gerontology (3)

    This course serves as the capstone for the MS Social Gerontology program for students already working in a professional setting. It allows students the opportunity to obtain practical experience in creating and managing a professional project. A prospectus is required; a committee is not required. Prerequisite(s): 18 graduate Social Gerontology credit hours including one research methods course and consent of Social Gerontology coordinator.
  

  • GERO 6850 - Internship in Gerontology (6)

    The application of theories and principles in the field of aging under the direction of the Social Gerontology Program and the supervising agency. Prerequisite(s): 18 graduate credit hours including 3 credit hours of graduate research methods and Social Gerontology coordinator consent.
  

  • GERO 6890 - Thesis (6)

    Research leading to the completion of a thesis. Prerequisite(s): 18 hours of graduate Social Gerontology credit must include three credit hours of research methods.

Social Work
  

  • SOWK 5620 - Social Services and Policy with Older Adults (3)

    Development of public policy and social service programming. Present and potential utility of individual, group and community intervention modalities as they relate to both the private troubles and public issues of aging. This course is co-listed with SOWK 4620. May not take SOWK 5620 for graduate credit if SOWK 4620 was taken for undergraduate credit.

Sociology
  

  • SOC 5055 - Social Policy & Justice (3)

    Explores the major debates in contemporary sociology on issues of social policy analysis. A critical analysis of assumptions and belief system behind policy initiatives, the functions of power in policy development and the consequences and implications of policy practices. The course will examine the diverse controversies as it relates to issues such as social security, welfare, education, health care, women’s reproductive health. The course will explore the policy process from emergence to institutionalization and the passage across space and time. The importance of cross-national, comparative and institutional analysis will be emphasized.
  

  • SOC 5800 - Theories of Society (3)

    Comprehensive assessment of core topics, schools, and debates in sociological theory based on primary sources. Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
  

  • SOC 5801 - Introduction to Graduate Studies (1)

    An introduction to graduate studies in the fields of sociology/social gerontology. Overview of major subfields within these disciplines. Emphasis on professional communication and practical experiences. Development of program of study.
  

  • SOC 5803 - Sociological Practice (3)

    An applied sociology course designed to provide students an understanding of sociological practice and to build professional practice skills.
  

  • SOC 5805 - Populations Trends and Analysis (3)

    Examination of population trends including fertility, mortality, and migration and theories about population growth, aging, and urbanization. Students will conduct hands-on statistical analysis.
  

  • SOC 5810 - Qualitative Research (3)

    Advanced, applied course in qualitative research methods focusing on interpretive data collection strategies and analysis.
  

  • SOC 5815 - Program Evaluation (3)

    Introduces evaluation logic, practices, and tools commonly used to assess publicly funded social programs.
  

  • SOC 5865 - Nonprofit and Community Leadership (3)

    This course examines theories and practical strategies for effective community leadership in rural, suburban, and urban settings for a variety of purposes. Students will learn specific knowledge and skills, such as grant-writing, necessary for assessing social, cultural, and economic needs of communities and for building, developing, and transforming the communities according to those needs.
  

  • SOC 5880 - Seminar in Sociological Theory (3)

    Explores major debates in contemporary sociological theory including modernity/postmodernity, power, structure/agency and the cultural turn.
  

  • SOC 5885 - Directed Readings in Sociology (3)

    Directed readings in Sociology.
  

  • SOC 5915 - Special Projects in Sociology (1-6)

    Study, interpretation, and discussion of special topics and problems in Sociology. This course is co-listed with SOC 4815. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours.
  

  • SOC 5950 - Money, Work & Social Life (3)

    Inquiry into modern society and its cultures, institutions, elites and classes as they are affected by work dynamics in the industrial and corporate arenas. This course is co-listed with SOC 4850.
  

  • SOC 5955 - Family Diversity (3)

    Focus on the institutional implications of the family, Diversity in ethnicity, sexuality, and class are emphasized. Intersection of work and family is explored. This course is co-listed with SOC 4855. Prerequisite(s): 6 semester hours of Sociology.
  

  • SOC 5970 - Gender, Sexuality, & Inequality (3)

    This seminar-based class examines gender and aging, sexuality and aging and the intersections between the two from both historical and contemporary perspectives. This course is co-listed with SOC 4870.
  

  • SOC 5972 - Organizations, Bureaucracies in Modern Society (3)

    The purpose of this course is to give primary attention to sociological approaches to organizations. The course will examine the development of sociological thought about the origins and modern analysis of organizations. An attempt would be made to recognize and take into account the contribution of other social sciences and management theory in our analysis of organizations. An important question we will attempt to answer is; how does the organization of the market economy and society decisively manifest definite relationships and processes? We will explore organizations in relation to other environments, to other organizations and particularly to the states. Finally, a comparative, global focus on organizational issues will be discussed. This course is co-listed with SOC 4872.
  

  • SOC 5975 - Medical Sociology (3)

    Social factors and institutional settings for physical and mental health care; public needs and medical services; research in medical Sociology. This course is co-listed with SOC 4875.
  

  • SOC 5981 - Gender and Society (3)

    Explores the impact of gender stratification and gender roles on the attitudes and behavior of women and men in everyday life. An additional focus of the course is on the positions of women and men in social institutions and theoretical perspectives on gender. Gender and sexuality are also discussed. This course is co-listed with SOC 4881.
  

  • SOC 5985 - Religion, Faith & Disbelief (3)

    The structure and function of religion in society; social sources of religions; religion and the individual. This course is co-listed with SOC 4885. Prerequisite(s): 6 semester hours of sociology.
  

  • SOC 5994 - Sociology of Aging (3)

    Seminar examining the process of aging in relation to demographic, economic, psychological and sociologic implications with an emphasis on sociological principles and perspectives. This course is co-listed with SOC 4894.
  

  • SOC 6880 - Internship in Sociology (6)

    Supervised practical application of skills under the direction of the school and a supervising agency. Prerequisite(s): 18 hours of graduate Sociology credit must include three credit hours of research methods.

Software Engineering
  

  • SE 5910 - Advanced Software Engineering (3)

    An in-depth study of advanced topics in the field of software engineering. Topics include software requirements workflow, object-oriented analysis and design workflow, implementation workflow, testing workflow, post-delivery maintenance, UML, software project management, emerging technology and applications. Prerequisite(s): CS 3910 or instructor consent.
  

  • SE 5930 - Software Testing and Quality Assurance (3)

    Concepts and techniques for testing software and assuring its quality. Students learn the testing fundamentals, the theory behind criteria-based test design and to apply that theory in practice. Topics include coverage criteria for testing (graph coverage, logic coverage, input space partitioning, syntax-based testing); software development process (SCRUM); test team organization; maturity models; software quality factors; and testing tools. This course is co-listed with SE 4930. Prerequisite(s): CS 2300. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SE 5940 - Software Design and Architecture (3)

    In depth study of concepts and principles of software design and software architecture, as well as practical approaches for employing design patterns and architectures in real systems. Students will gain experiences with examples in design pattern application and case studies in software architecture. This course is co-listed with SE 4940. Prerequisite(s): SE 3910. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SE 5950 - Secure Software Engineering (3)

    In depth study of secure development lifecycle. The course reevaluates each phase of the development lifecycle from a security perspective and uses best practices from different secure SDL methodologies. Students will learn how to practice risk analysis, static/dynamic analysis, penetration testing, and secure code review in a dialectic process. This course is co-listed with SE 4950. Prerequisite(s): SE 3910. An additional fee is associated with this course.

Special Education
  

  • EDSP 5000 - Topics in Special Education (1-3)

    Assists graduate students in researching current issues and trends in special education. May be repeated with a different focus for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): instructor consent. This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 5100 - Introduction to Graduate Study in Special Education (3)

    Current and future issues in special education, tools of inquiry, role of the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards, scholarly writing, professional ethics and development. Prerequisite(s): Bachelor of Science in Special Education or equivalent
  

  • EDSP 5140 - Collaborating with Families of Exceptional Children (3)

    A study of the impact of exceptionality on family systems and how empowerment and community resources can strengthen the school-family partnership. This course is co-listed with EDSP 4140. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 5200 . This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 5150 - Career Development for Students with Disabilities (2)

    Supportive services to students with disabilities within a career development context. This course is co-listed with EDSP 4150. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 5200 . This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 5161 - Physical and Health Care Needs of Students with Autism & Severe Developmental Disabilities (2)

    Designed to assist teachers in understanding and planning for the physical and health care needs of students with autism and severe developmental disabilities. This course is co-listed with EDSP 4161. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 5200 .
  

  • EDSP 5200 - Advanced Education of the Exceptional Child (3)

    Legal issues, identification and teaching of children with diverse learning needs. Differentiated instruction and evidence-based best practices will be stressed. This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 5210 - Teaching Emergent and At-Risk Readers (3)

    Instruction in the identification and remediation of significant reading disorders in children and youth with moderate to severe disabilities, including those with severe learning disabilities, cognitive impairments, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. A directed clinical experience in the diagnostic/prescriptive assessment process is required. This course is co-listed with EDSP 4210. Prerequisite(s): ECEL 3225 or EDFL 3230 and EDSP 2100 or EDSP 5200 . This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 5310 - Introduction to Students with Autism and Severe Developmental Disabilities (2)

    Basic information pertaining to the characteristics and care of individuals with severe forms of Autism Spectrum Disorders and individuals with Severe Developmental Disabilities. Requires a directed field experience. This course is co-listed with EDSP 4310. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 5200 . This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 5320 - Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education (3)

    Basic information pertaining to the characteristics, care, treatment, and education of young children with special needs. This course is co-listed with EDSP 4320. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 5200 . This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 5350 - Evaluation of Students with Disabilities (3)

    Experience utilizing individual intelligence tests, informal and formal assessments and prescriptive teaching with emphasis on developing IEPs. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 5620  or instructor consent. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • EDSP 5360 - Behavioral Management Techniques (2)

    Practical approaches to behavior management for the classroom teacher, special educator, or clinician. This course is co-listed with EDSP 4360. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 5200 . This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 5361 - Practicum in Behavioral Management Techniques (1)

    Practical experience in designing behavioral management programs and environments under supervision. This course is co-listed with EDSP 4361. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 5360  or concurrently. This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 5370 - Screening, Diagnosing and Prescribing Instruction (3)

    Case finding, screening, diagnostic and assessment procedures to be utilized in prescriptive educational planning for infants and preschool-aged children. This course is co-listed with EDSP 4370. Prerequisite(s):  EDSP 5200 . This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 5385 - Introduction to Cross-Categorical Special Education (3)

    Information about the characteristics and education of children with mild/moderate disabilities. This course is co-listed with EDSP 4385. Prerequisite(s):  EDSP 5200 . Taught only as an online course. This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 5420 - Methods of Cross-Categorical Special Education (3)

    Teaching methods, materials and curricula for educating students with mild/moderate disabilities. This course is co-listed with EDSP 4420. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 5385 . Taught only as an online course. This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 5440 - Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Early Childhood Special Education (3)

    The teaching methods and curricula used for educating young children with special needs. This course is co-listed with EDSP 4440. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 5320 , and EDSP 5370 . This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 5450 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication (3)

    Study and application of communication options, including manual sign language and communication devices. This course is co-listed with EDSP 4350. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 5200 . This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 5510 - Fundamentals of Autism Spectrum Disorders (3)

    The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their effect on life and learning: as well as a comprehensive overview of the history, current thinking, issues and practices. This course will examine autism and Asperger Syndrome, educational criteria, identification and assessment, personal perspectives, and teaching strategies. Broad areas to be covered in this course include: the breadth and variability of ASD characteristics; how multiple disciplines interact around ASD issues; how ASD affects learning, socialization, perception, communication, sensory processing and thinking; life span issues (from early childhood to adulthood); and, the perspectives of individuals with ASD, as well as their family members, identification of children with exceptionalities, methods and techniques for teaching them, as well as possible sources of referral which may be of assistance to teachers and parents of these children.
  

  • EDSP 5511 - Behavioral Interventions for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (3)

    Students explore the growing body of research findings showing that students with autism spectrum disorders can derive significant and durable benefits from interventions based on the principals of applied behavior analysis. Strategies for conducting functional analysis of problem behavior and developing multidimensional intervention plans are reviewed. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 5510  or concurrently.
  

  • EDSP 5512 - Communication and Social Skills in Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (3)

    This course examines the assessment and instructional strategies that have been shown to be effective in promoting the development of cognitive, language, and social skills for students with autism spectrum disorders. Participants examine the instructional adaptations needed to promote the development of cognitive, communicative, and social skills in students with ASD, and review relevant empirical literature. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 5510  or concurrently.
  

  • EDSP 5513 - Early Intervention in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (3)

    This course focuses on children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) birth to age six. Topics addressed will include basic characteristics of children with ASD birth to age six, the developmental implications for these children and their families, and research supported early interventions utilizing a family centered approach with an emphasis on natural learning opportunities. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 5510  or concurrently.
  

  • EDSP 5514 - Classroom Strategies for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (3)

    Students examine the design and implementation of effective classroom programs, such as those based on the TEACCH model, for students with autism spectrum disorders who differ in age and level of functioning. The course topics include classroom structure and organization, group instruction strategies, educational assessment and IEP development, record keeping curriculum, instructional activities and materials, parent involvement, and staffing and support services. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 5510  or concurrently.
  

  • EDSP 5515 - Assessment and Planning for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (3)

    Students become competent in the identification and assessment of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Research-based best practices in assessment will be discussed. Students will effectively select, utilize, and report results on appropriate tools for evaluation of autism spectrum disorders. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 5510  or concurrently.
  

  • EDSP 5516 - Issues and Trends in Autism Spectrum Disorders (3)

    This course incorporates a broad survey of issues and trends in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Emphasis will be placed on advances in evidence-based practices, policy, critical issues and research relevant to the field. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 5510 .
  

  • EDSP 5620 - Evaluation of Abilities and Achievement (3)

    Instruction in interpretation of individualized intelligence tests, formal and informal diagnostic procedures, and in prescriptive instruction. A directed clinical experience in the diagnostic assessment process for Individual Education Programs is required. This course is co-listed with EDSP 4620. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 5200 . An additional fee is associated with this course. This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 5690 - IEP and the Law (3)

    Administrative procedures and policies needed in establishing a program of special education. Special emphasis is given to compliance with state and federal law. A directed clinical experience in the theory, process, and practice of IEP writing is included. This course is co-listed with EDSP 4700. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 5620 . This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 5700 - Advanced Organization and Administration of Special Education (3)

    For administrators and special educators to experience problem solving simulations regarding special education administration. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 5690 . This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 6900 - Readings in Special Education (1-5)

    Individual study and research regarding areas of particular interest in special education. May be repeated for a maximum of 5 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of adviser.
  

  • EDSP 6980 - Internship in Special Education (3)

    Experience in a school or program where students with disabilities are served. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of adviser. This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 6982 - Internship in Special Education Administration (2)

    One of two required courses in a year-long practicum for initial certification as Special Education Director which candidates complete as a capstone for the program. Prerequisite(s): Advisor or school consent.

Sport Management
  

  • SM 5210 - Statistics in Sports Management (3)

    Assist students in studying the complimentary relationship between statistics and research design. The course covers descriptive statistics and hypothesis testing using both parametric and non-parametric statistical testing.
  

  • SM 5720 - Advanced Sport Facility Management (3)

    Prepares the student to engage in planning, constructing, promoting, and managing a variety of sport facilities, including fitness centers, race tracks, major stadium, etc.
  

  • SM 5740 - Sport Law and Risk Management (3)

    This course provides students with a better understanding of the legal aspects and risk management in sports, fitness administration, and physical education.
  

  • SM 5750 - Foundations in Sport Management (3)

    Administrative and management functions of the sports administrator.
  

  • SM 5760 - Advanced Sport Marketing (3)

    Preparation in the marketing of sport services and events of sport teams and programs as well as an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the current issues, theories, and research in sport marketing. Prerequisite(s): A management or marketing class from a business school is recommended.
  

  • SM 5770 - Sport Finance (3)

    A review of financial aspects in sport organizations. The student will become familiar with financial statements and be able to evaluate a sport organization’s financial performance. Prerequisite(s): A finance class from a business school is recommended.
  

  • SM 5780 - Organizational Leadership in Athletics and Sport (3)

    An advanced study of organizational leadership theories, models, and concepts as they apply to athletic and sports organizations.
  

  • SM 5800 - Sport Sponsorship and Sales (3)

    Introduce students to sport sponsorship management with a focus on theoretically understanding concepts of sponsorship and practically developing sport sponsorship plans. Prerequisite(s): A management or marketing class from a business school is recommended.
  

  • SM 5810 - Advanced Sport Event Management (3)

    Provides a combination of the theoretical foundations and practical principles of event management. In particular, focus is on the operational planning component of event management and the role of the event manager as the planner and facilitator.
  

  • SM 5820 - Sport Public Relations (3)

    Independent learning class on various aspects of sport public relations. This course is designed to develop an understanding of the concepts and principles of public relations in sport organizations as well as practical communication skills to foster positive relationships with key publics
 

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