May 11, 2024  
2017 Graduate Catalog 
    
2017 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


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Biology

  
  • BIOL 5954 - Contemporary Topics in Biology (1-4)

    Contemporary topics and issues of topical themes that warrants course instruction. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.

Business Administration

  
  • BADM 5400 - MBA Knowledge Foundations (3)

    Foundations is a suite of online modules designed to ensure all students have a set of foundational skills necessary to be successful in the MBA program. Each foundation module includes rich online multimedia instructional material to help students gain proficiency in critical skills areas including: accounting, finance, economics, marketing, management, quantitative operations, probability and statistics, and spreadsheet operations. After reviewing the instructional material for each module, students take a module assessment to demonstrate competency in the module area. Online
  
  • BADM 6400 - International Business Study Abroad (1-3)

    Students will critically examine and experience the elements of international business. Students will compare and contrast the differences between a business operating on US soil and a company that operates outside of the US, and evaluate the implications of operating a business internationally.  Special consideration will be given to understanding differing cultures, customer segments, and laws associated with business operations. This course is designed to help students apply related concepts through experiential learning. Application of textbook concepts may occur through participation in guest lectures, activities, assignments, and interactions with employees while abroad. Prerequisite(s): Approval by the graduate adviser.
  
  • BADM 6410 - Readings in Healthcare Administration (1-3)

    Advanced course in healthcare administration theory, practice, methods and strategies taught on an individual basis to graduate students pursuing an MBA with Healthcare Administration concentration.  Prerequisite(s): Approval by the Graduate Adviser; graduate status; MBA background requirements. Online
  
  • BADM 6420 - Special Topics in Healthcare Administration (1-3)

    Advanced course in healthcare administration theory, practice, methods and strategies taught on an individual basis to graduate students pursuing an MBA with Healthcare Administration concentration.  Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MBA program and BADM 5400 . CSC, Online
  
  • BADM 6430 - Graduate Internship in Healthcare Administration (1-3)

    Opportunity for students to gain theoretical knowledge and practical application within a particular field of specialization.  Employment must be above entry level position.

Business Law

  
  • BLAW 4740 - Employment Law (3)

    Current analysis of legal issues in the workplace relating to the employment process. Focus covers a broad spectrum, including Title VII/Equal Employment Opportunity, Fair Labor Standards Act, OSHA, ERISA and labor law. Policy issues involving discrimination, affirmative action and sexual harassment will be covered, as well as applied topics such as the legality of the hiring process. Prerequisite(s): BLAW 2720.
  
  • BLAW 4750 - Collective Bargaining (3)

    Roles and strategies of labor, management, and the government as the active participants in the negotiation and performance of the labor contract. Prerequisite(s): BLAW 4740 .
  
  • BLAW 5700 - Legal Aspects of Business Decisions (3)

    Analytical course that will provide students with a framework for making legal and ethical decisions in business. As a foundation for the course, students will learn traditional philosophical approaches to ethical decision making, as well as modern approaches to identifying and analyzing ethical and legal dilemmas in business. Students will also discuss barriers to making legal and ethical decisions. The course will consider common legal and ethical dilemmas in business. In each area, students will learn to identify, analyze, and resolve both the ethical and legal issues, while avoiding barriers to making appropriate decisions.
  
  • BLAW 5710 - Law and Ethics in Healthcare (3)

    Presents an overview of legal and ethical issues facing managers and providers in health care.  It provides students with a foundation of health law and ethics and reviews a wide variety of health care legal and ethical situations and dilemmas.  The goals are to provide students with practical knowledge of health laws and ethics and their application in the real world of health care.  Students will examine many management ideas, theories and applications of health care law and ethics, and develop a working knowledge of pertinent law and ethical procedures and how to apply them in the health care arena.

Business Teacher Education

  
  • BTE 4210 - Methods of Teaching Business and Marketing Education (3)

    Prepares student as teachers of business education by assisting in the development of instructional methods and techniques for student-oriented classroom instruction. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education program, senior or graduate status. Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  
  • BTE 4241 - Coordination of Career and Technical Education Programs (3)

    Organizing and implementing cooperative career and technical education programs.
  
  • BTE 4260 - Special Topics in Business Teacher Education (1-3)

    Topics will be listed in appropriate course schedules. May be used to teach specific microcomputer software or to cover other critical topics in business education as new technologies develop. Prerequisite(s): Senior or graduate status
  
  • BTE 4280 - Implementing Business and Marketing Education Programs (3)

    Addresses information needed to design, implement, and maintain vocational career and technology education programs, and lab management and resources. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the Teacher Education program or approved alternative pathway to certification.
  
  • BTE 4510 - Desktop Publishing for Business (3)

    Includes business publishing concepts that utilize basic to intermediate design principles for creating comprehensive document layouts with polished professional looking images.
  
  • BTE 4550 - Publishing Applications for Business (3)

    Business publishing using application tools and production fundamentals for print or web-ready documents and pages. Explores effective Web communication techniques and principles of e-business. May be taken for graduate credit.
  
  • BTE 4560 - Emerging Technologies for Business (2)

    Students will explore current technologies that focus on information management, dynamic communication, and collaboration in the digital business environment, considering attributes and benefits of each.

Career and Technology Education

  
  • CTE 4000 - Special Projects in Career and Technical Education (1-3)

    Investigation of contemporary problems and issues in career and technical education by selected individuals or groups. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): written contract/proposal with objectives and written department consent.
  
  • CTE 4022 - Occupational Administration/Teaching Internship (1-3)

    Provides a mentored administration/teaching experience at the secondary/postsecondary level. Evaluation by on-site mentor and Department Internship Coordinator. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): CTE 4145 , T&OE 4160, and consent of the Department Chair. Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  
  • CTE 4100 - CTTE 1 Curriculum & Assessment (3)

    This course will introduce new CTE teachers to the developmental characteristics of students, curriculum mapping developing a scope sequence, and the role of CTE in public schools, including the mission of CTE. In addition, an introduction on using formative and summative assessments, along with becoming familiar with district policies and grading procedures will be presented.
  
  • CTE 4110 - Foundations of Career and Technical Education (3)

    Synthesizes Career and Technical Education’s history, past and current issues, legislation, and philosophical foundations. Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  
  • CTE 4120 - CTTE 2 Curriculum & Methods (1)

    This course will familiarize new CTE teachers with techniques for motivating students to learn. Instructional methods and strategies will be explored including reinforcing eff ort and providing recognition. Teachers will continue work on curriculum mapping along with developing unit and lesson plans.
  
  • CTE 4130 - CTTE 3 Curriculum, Methods and Planning (2)

    New CTE teachers will learn instructional planning techniques including lesson planning, unit planning, and the continuation of curriculum mapping. Teachers will work on instructional methods such as identifying similarities and differences, non-linguistic representation, identifying learning styles, and cooperative learning.
  
  • CTE 4140 - New Teacher Institute (3)

    Develop teaching/instructional management skills needed to perform effectively in classrooms/laboratories. Includes structured activities designed to assist beginning vocational-technical teachers during their first teaching years.
  
  • CTE 4145 - Curriculum Construction in Career and Technical Education (3)

    Assist new in-service and pre-service educators in selecting and organizing course content, including federal and state guidelines, for career and technology education courses and programs. Prerequisite(s): For BSE programs, admission to the Teacher Education Program or instructor consent. Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  
  • CTE 4150 - Vocational Guidance (3)

    Facilitate awareness and ability in vocational guidance. Includes problems, methods, and procedures for assisting individuals in choosing, preparing for, entering, and progressing in their vocation.
  
  • CTE 4160 - Methods of Teaching Career and Technical Education (3)

    Principles and techniques of presenting information, giving demonstrations, and facilitating student learning including managing the learning environment. Prerequisite(s): CTE 4145 , admission to Teacher Education Program (B.S.E.), or department chair consent. Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  
  • CTE 4165 - Performance Assessment in Career and Technical Education (3)

    Designed to assist CTE educators and administrators in critiquing, planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving student performance assessments in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
  
  • CTE 4180 - Adult Education and Training (3)

    Principles, objectives, philosophies, organization, administration, and supervision of adult education and training programs within career and technical education and/or industry teaching and learning environments.
  
  • CTE 5000 - Special Projects in Career and Technical Education (1-3)

    Investigation of contemporary problems and issues in career and technology education by selected individuals or groups. May repeat for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): written contract/proposal with objectives and written department consent.
  
  • CTE 5100 - Leadership Theory in Career & Technical Education (3)

    Critically examines important leadership and team development theories and constructs and their application in industry training and career & technical education contexts. Considerable attention will be paid to the study of leadership effectiveness through the lens of organizational dynamics and interpersonal relations.
  
  • CTE 5120 - Curriculum Development Theory in Career and Technical Education (3)

    Assists the classroom teacher, administrator, or industry trainer in developing curriculum from a global perspective. Includes curriculum planning and creating, and evaluating curriculum models. Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  
  • CTE 5140 - Organization and Administration of Career & Technical Education (3)

    Organizing and administering various types of career & technical schools and classes. Federal laws, state administration and local practices will be considered.
  
  • CTE 5150 - Introduction to Career Administration (3)

    Role, responsibilities, and activities associated with the administration of secondary and post-secondary vocational programs. Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  
  • CTE 5160 - Legal Issues in Career and Technical Education (3)

    Current and existing legislation which form the statutory basis of school law affecting career and technical education through a study of case law.
  
  • CTE 5170 - Financing and Funding Career and Technical Education (3)

    Analyze and develop a financial plan for obtaining, managing and administering career and technical education resources.
  
  • CTE 5210 - CTTE 4- Current Topics in CTE Leadership (2)

    This course will delve deeper into special topics in curriculum, assessment, and special needs. Topics will include Missouri Learning Standards, integration of academics, and 21st century skills.
  
  • CTE 5220 - CTTE 5- Management, Guidance, & Special Needs Leadership (2)

    New CTE teachers will learn to design interventions and consequences for problem behaviors in the CTE classrooms and to adjust lessons to accommodate special needs learners. They will learn the difference between accommodations and modifications for students with special needs and how to communicate program requirements and skills for IEP development. Vocational guidance concepts will also be introduced in this course.
  
  • CTE 5230 - CTTE 6- Work and Project Based Learning Leadership (2)

    CTE teachers will learn to design high quality projects using project based learning. They will explore resources for career and college preparedness for students and begin working on professional teaching portfolios, as part of expectations for vocational guidance.
  
  • CTE 5240 - CTTE 7- College and Career Readiness Leadership (2)

    In this final course, CTE teachers will revise curriculum maps and present professional teaching portfolios along with a college and career readiness project (vocational guidance expectations).
  
  • CTE 5900 - Introduction to Research Methods (3)

    Research methodology with emphasis on research design, data interpretation and techniques of developing research proposals, and report writing. Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  
  • CTE 5910 - Qualitative Research (3)

    Provides an introduction to qualitative research concepts, theories, and methods. Students will experience and practice a variety of qualitative applied research techniques designed to enhance learning. The primary techniques of the case study, interviews, observation, and document analysis will be the primary skills developed. Students will also consider strategies for validity and reliability, and the relevance of standard evaluative criteria such as objectivity, neutrality, and generalizability. Prerequisite(s): CTE 5900  or graduate level research methods course.
  
  • CTE 5920 - Action Research (3)

    Provides educators, administrators, and business/community leaders a method to study localized problems that results in solutions and action plans to address these issues. Students will learn how to develop an action research project to inform decisions. Prerequisite(s): CTE 5900  or graduate level research methods course.
  
  • CTE 6120 - Current Issues and Topics in Career & Technical Education & Training (3)

    A seminar type course dealing with philosophy, new issues and recent literature, and research in the field. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours.
  
  • CTE 6130 - Special Investigations in Technology and Occupational Education (2-3)

    Advanced and specialized problems in technology and occupational education selected with consent of department advisers and graduate committees. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Written contract/proposal with objectives and written department consent.
  
  • CTE 6900 - Proposing Scientific Research (3)

    Deals with both the theoretical and practical aspects of designing research and successfully defending the design. The purpose of the course is to assist students through the proposal and writing of scientific research relevant to educational and industry training research. Prerequisite(s): CTE 5900 CTE 5910 , or  CTE 5920  or graduate level research methods course.
  
  • CTE 6990 - Thesis (2-3)

    Special investigation of an approved problem resulting in a formal thesis. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): CTE 5900 , EDFL 5900 , LIS 5910  or instructor consent.

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 4010 - Special Topics in Chemistry (1-3)

    Topics of contemporary significance not given in-depth coverage in regularly offered courses. May be repeated as topics vary. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3500 or CHEM 4531  or instructor consent.
  
  • CHEM 4111 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3)

    An advanced study of inorganic compounds with a focus on the transition elements and current issues. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3111.
  
  • CHEM 4221 - Environmental Chemistry (3)

    Chemical phenomena occurring in soil, atmospheric and aquatic environments; consideration of natural resources and energy. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3341.
  
  • CHEM 4231 - Instrumental Analysis (4)

    A study, including applications, of instrumental methods of chemical analysis. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2122, 2124, or 1102 and CHEM 3212.
  
  • CHEM 4313 - Advanced Organic Chemistry (3)

    A lecture survey of general topics not covered in the CHEM 3341-2 sequence, and an extension to topics of current interest in organic chemistry. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3342.
  
  • CHEM 4421 - Advanced Biochemistry (3)

    Catabolic and anabolic metabolism of biomolecules, catalytic mechanisms and regulation of enzymes, nucleic acid structure and function, and computer resources. Prerequisite(s): C or better in CHEM 3342 and 3421 or instructor consent.
  
  • CHEM 4431 - Biochemistry Laboratory (2)

    Introduction to biochemical literature, computer based resources, and experimental techniques used to purify and characterize biomolecules. Prerequisite(s): C or better in CHEM 3421
  
  • CHEM 4531 - Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics (4)

    Kinetic-molecular theory of gases, thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, and chemical kinetics. Laboratories are project-based and include calorimetry and spectroscopy. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1132, MATH 1151, and eight additional hours of chemistry or physics.
  
  • CHEM 4532 - Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy (4)

    Quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy, electrical and magnetic properties of molecules. Laboratories include atomic and molecular spectroscopy, molecular modeling, and mathematical modeling. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1132, MATH 1151, and eight additional hours of chemistry or physics.
  
  • CHEM 4800 - Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology (3)

    Introduction to the principles and applications of classical and instrumental methods of chemical analysis in forensic chemistry and forensic toxicology. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1131, CHEM 1132, CHEM 3341, and CHEM 3342.
  
  • CHEM 4910 - Research in Chemistry (1-5)

    Individual work on a chemical research project under supervision of a staff member. Project will terminate in a written and oral presentation. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3212, CHEM 3342, instructor and department consent.
  
  • CHEM 4911 - Special Problems in Chemistry (1-3)

    Individual work under supervision of a staff member. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
  
  • CHEM 5010 - Modern Chemical Theories and Practices (3-5)

    For secondary and primary teachers. Content varies but typically covers aspects of the main chemistry subdivisions, modern teaching methods in chemistry or current technological procedures. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1132 and instructor consent.
  
  • CHEM 5990 - Thesis (3)

    Independent research and study connected with preparation of thesis. Prerequisite(s): An officially appointed thesis committee.

Child and Family Development

  
  • CFD 4220 - Sexuality Across the Lifespan (3)

    Addresses human sexuality across the life span using a life course and cultural contextual perspective. Historical, biological, psychological, environmental, and familial influences will be examined.
  
  • CFD 4250 - Selected Issues in Child and Family Development (3)

    In-depth study of selected issues in child and family development. Prerequisite(s): Junior status or instructor consent.
  
  • CFD 4260 - Adulthood (3)

    This course is structured to introduce research approaches to the study of adult development through a cultural contextual exploration of the social, emotional, behavioral and educational processes.
  
  • CFD 4510 - Early Childhood Approaches (3)

    This course addresses the multiple dimensions of development during early childhood, including the physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and motor development of children. The course is also designed such that students develop an informed philosophy of adult-child relationships.
  
  • CFD 4520 - Multicultural Study and Approaches with Families (3)

    This course is structured to examine multi-cultural individuals and families within the context of their unique cultural heritage. Special attention is focused on the external conditions that affect the internal workings of families and methods that have been found to be sensitive in addressing the needs of diverse groups.
  
  • CFD 4530 - Transition to Marriage (3)

    This course is structured to provide information in regards to partner selection, to help individuals and couples understand the contexts within which they are embedded so that they can develop systems of support for their relationship, and to present suggestions for nourishing the relationship.
  
  • CFD 4540 - Addiction and the Family (3)

    An overview of various addictions with emphasis on substance use disorders and their effect on individuals, families, and communities. The course will focus on prevention and treatment.
  
  • CFD 4550 - Health and Human Services (3)

    Introduction to the role of professionals who provide health and human services to meet the needs of individuals and families throughout their developmental stages.
  
  • CFD 4560 - Divorce (3)

    This course is structured to introduce research literature on divorce. The changes that occur in family structures over time in the pre-divorce, divorce, and post-divorce process will be examined.
  
  • CFD 4570 - Death, Loss, and Grief Across the Lifespan (3)

    This course is intended to explore theory and research related to death, dying, loss, and grief across the lifespan and the ways that support is proved or lack thereof to bereaved individuals within cultural context. We shall explore individual, familial, religious, cultural, societal, and other human developmental contribution to such understanding and experiences.
  
  • CFD 4580 - Resilience in Children and Adolescents (3)

    This course intends to introduce selected theories and research on situations that place children and adolescents at risk for emotional, behavioral, and academic problems. In addition, research on stress/coping and resilience will be emphasized.
  
  • CFD 4590 - Health Issues in Childhood and Adolescence (3)

    This course will present selected health issues and its implications for the children-adolescents, family and society from a stress and coping perspective. In addition, it is intended to serve as an introductory course to the profession of Child Life.
  
  • CFD 4710 - Internship (3)

    Provides experience for students in cooperating business, agencies and organizations. Prerequisite(s): CFD 2240 and departmental consent.
  
  • CFD 4850 - Family Policy and Advocacy (3)

    This course provides an overview of trends and issues in family policy and advocacy, emphasizing the impact of laws, policies, programs on individuals and family.
  
  • CFD 5000 - Special Projects (1-6)

    Opportunities for individual or groups of students to pursue an emerging or special professional topic or issue. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
  
  • CFD 5050 - Ethics and Professional Studies in Family Science (3)

    The purpose of this course is to introduce HDFS graduate students on the current ethical standards of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). It will address codes of ethic as well as legal and professional issues arising out of the nature of systems work and research for marriage and family therapists and family life educators.
  
  • CFD 5110 - Family Theory (3)

    This course will study major family theories in the field. Theories will be critically analyzed, compared on concepts and application. The course will examine the usefulness of theory in describing, explaining, predicting, or changing behavior and development. This is an advanced course and it is assumed that students already acquired a basic knowledge and understanding of family theories.
  
  • CFD 5120 - Human Development Theory (3)

    This course will study major human development theories including physiological, cognitive, social, emotional, language and culture influences grounded in individuals within families. This is an advanced course and it is assumed that students already acquired a basic knowledge and understanding of human development.
  
  • CFD 5210 - Clinical Therapy and Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy (3)

    This course is designed to help students begin to conceptualize human problems as they are related to the functioning of systems. The course will cover systems theory, a survey of the major schools of marriage and family therapy, and consider the contribution of research and the “common factors” debate to the field of MFT.
  
  • CFD 5220 - Pre-Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy I (1)

    This course is designed to orient students towards therapy skills including assessment, planning, and treatment. Students will learn procedures in marriage and family therapy through observation, reading, assignments and class discussions.
  
  • CFD 5230 - Pre-Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy II (1)

    This course we will focus on preparing students to think as a practitioners informed by research, theory, and personal reflection. This includes developing the habit of seeking out professional literature to inform their clinical work. In addition, students will begin in co-therapy with a master’s student of a different cohort or approved therapist at an approved site as well as work on treatment teams. As clinicians in training, conceptualization of cases from a theoretical lens is very important. Therefore students will have the opportunity to discuss cases as a group and prepare a write‐up of two cases from a specific theoretical lens. Prerequisite(s): CFD 5220 .
  
  • CFD 5280 - Professional Issues in Sexuality Education (3)

    Examination of issues related to sexuality education including program models, role of parents, research, and resource development with an emphasis on preparation for certification by the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists. Prerequisite(s): NUR 4030  or departmental consent.
  
  • CFD 5500 - Research Methods in Human Development and Family Science (3)

    This course will study major human development theories through the lifespan including physiological, cognitive, social, emotional, language and culture influences. This is an advanced course and it is assumed that students already acquired a basic knowledge and understanding of human development. Prerequisite(s): Basic Statistics or Research Methods undergraduate or graduate courses.
  
  • CFD 5710 - MFT Practicum (3)

    This practicum is designed to assist graduate students in marriage and family therapy to acquire knowledge and skills related to conducting therapy with couples, families, and individuals from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Throughout the term, students will be encouraged to explore both their own and their assigned clients’ intrapsychic and contextual factors related to client problems and solutions. Prerequisite(s): Advisor Consent.
  
  • CFD 6220 - Family Therapy (3)

    This course is designed to help students explore classic family therapy models that are useful in conceptualizing and intervening into multigenerational relational systems. Students will also explore the components of evidence-based family therapy models and additional considerations when working with families through large social systems. Prerequisite(s): CFD 5210 
  
  • CFD 6230 - Advanced Family Therapy (3)

    This course is designed to introduce students to theoretical underpinnings of two major practice theories in marriage and family therapy. Additionally, throughout the class students will also discuss ideas that stimulate thinking regarding their own personal integration of all the clinical theories they have studied. Prerequisite(s): CFD 5210 .
  
  • CFD 6410 - Diversity and Family Interventions (3)

    The purpose of this course is for HDFS students to learn about diversity, cultural competency, and how to deliver culturally sensitive and appropriate services to diverse families. The course will examine the concepts of race, ethnicity, diversity, inclusion, as well as definitions of the various groups that populate the United States.
  
  • CFD 6510 - Solution Focused Therapy (2)

    This course is designed to help students understand the tenants of Brief Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and to be able to use this therapeutic model in their clinical work. SFBT is a future-focused, goal-directed approach to therapy that has been used with many different presenting problems (e.g., substance abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and parenting problems). Prerequisite(s): CFD 5210 .
  
  • CFD 6520 - Systemic Treatment of Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse (2)

    This course has two distinct parts: 1) clinical assessment and treatment of substance abuse; and 2) clinical assessment and treatment of domestic violence. Students will become familiar with assessment of substance abuse, ways to intervene with substance abusing clients, and gain an understanding of twelve-step programs. Students will also be exposed to assessment and treatment strategies for domestic violence, including domestic violence focused couples treatment. Prerequisite(s): CFD 5210 .
  
  • CFD 6530 - Intimacy and Sex Therapy (3)

    The purpose of this course is for HDFS students to learn about human sexuality and the clinical practice of sex therapy related to DSM-5 sexual dysfunctions and their effect on the individuals, couples, and family systems. Students will learn appropriate assessment and intervention methods utilizing family systems approaches. Prerequisite(s): CFD 6220 .
  
  • CFD 6730 - Professional Assessment (3)

    The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the philosophy, evaluation, and practice of individual, couple, and family assessment. This course will assist HDFS graduates in understanding assessment from a systemic and contextual lens. Assumptions and values underlying informal and formal assessment approaches will be discussed and specific assessment techniques will be evaluated. Prerequisite(s): CFD 5110 .
  
  • CFD 6800 - Readings in Human Development and Family Science (1-5)

    For students in Human Development and Family Science. Individual study and research regarding problems or areas of particular interest in human development and family science. Written report or reports will be required.
  
  • CFD 6860 - Research Topics (2)

    Special investigation of an approved research topic in Human Development and Family Science. A prospectus is required. Prerequisite(s): CFD 5500 .
  
  • CFD 6890 - Thesis (3)

    The purpose of this course is for HDFS students to investigate an approved topic in human development and family science or marriage and family therapy resulting in a formal thesis. A prospectus is required. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in the HDFS program and approval from the department, program coordinator and/or thesis advisor.

College Student Personnel Administration

  
  • CSPA 5000 - Special Topics in Student Affairs (1-3)

    Individual or group study of selected problems/issues within the student affairs administration field. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours.
  
  • CSPA 5110 - Introduction to Student Affairs Administration (3)

    Organization and administration of student personnel services in higher education.
  
  • CSPA 5120 - Helping Skills for Student Affairs Administrators (3)

    The application of helping skills models to student affairs settings. Emphasis will be on live practice and application of content to interactions with college students. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the CSPA program.
  
  • CSPA 5130 - Leadership and Organizational Theory in Higher Education (3)

    Critical examination of leadership, organizational, and team development theories and their application to higher education contexts through the lens of organizational dynamics and interpersonal relations.
  
  • CSPA 5210 - Student Development Theory I (3)

    In-depth exploration of major theoretical models and their application. This is the first of two courses in developmental theory for the College Student Personnel Administration Program. Prerequisite(s): CSPA 5110  or program coordinator consent.
 

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