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Courses

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Health
  

  • HLTH 4760 - Organization and Administration of the School Health Program (2)

    The organization and administration of the school health program emphasizing the areas of healthful school living, health services, and health instruction. Prerequisite(s): HED 3310 or HED 3360.

History
  

  • HIST 4300 - Missouri History (3)

    Missouri history from earliest times to the present.
  

  • HIST 4307 - American Colonial History 1607-1763 (3)

    American political, economic, and cultural institutions in the colonial period.
  

  • HIST 4309 - The African-American in American History (3)

    Economic, political, and social development of the African-American in the United States.
  

  • HIST 4310 - Women in America (3)

    Women in America from colonial times to the present with emphasis upon the nineteenth century feminist movement and the recent twentieth century women’s rights movement.
  

  • HIST 4311 - Revolution and Republic (3)

    American political, economic, and cultural institutions from 1763 to the War of 1812.
  

  • HIST 4314 - Jacksonian America (3)

    Cultural, social, political and economic development of the United States from the War of 1812 to 1848.
  

  • HIST 4315 - The Civil War and Reconstruction (3)

    The causes of the war, the social, political, economic and military impact of the war; and the post-war reconstruction process.
  

  • HIST 4316 - The American Military Experience (3)

    Selected topics and themes in American military history.
  

  • HIST 4317 - The Jazz Age and the Great Depression (3)

    The social, cultural and political trends of the Jazz Age, the social and economic impact of the Great Depression, and the advent of the New Deal.
  

  • HIST 4318 - The Gilded Age and Progressive Era (3)

    The course examines the political and social changes in the United States from 1877 to 1920 that contributed to the emergence of modern America.
  

  • HIST 4320 - History of the American West (3)

    Explores the economic, political, cultural, social, and environmental history of the trans-Mississippi West.
  

  • HIST 4322 - US History Since 1945 (3)

    Examines the social, cultural, and political history of the United States from 1945 through the twentieth century.
  

  • HIST 4324 - Truman and Civil Rights (3)

    This course analyzes the civil rights record of President Harry S. Truman.
  

  • HIST 4325 - History of American Diplomacy (3)

    Foreign relations of the United States with emphasis on the period since 1900.
  

  • HIST 4326 - Native American History of the United States (3)

    A survey of relations between Native Americans and Euro-Americans from colonial times to the present.
  

  • HIST 4327 - African-American Women, Gender, and Girlhood (3)

    This course focuses on the history and development of black women and girls from their African origins to present.
  

  • HIST 4328 - History of Flight (3)

    This course examines manned flight from the eighteenth century to the present, with additional topics covering the basic biological and physical mechanics of flight.
  

  • HIST 4330 - The United States and World War II (3)

    The rise of totalitarianism in the 1930’s, America’s reaction to totalitarianism, the war in Europe 1939-41 and America’s reaction, America in World War II, the impact of World War II upon American society, and the post-war settlement and the Cold War.
  

  • HIST 4331 - The Vietnam Era (3)

    Vietnam in the pre-French (1880’s) era, France in Vietnam until 1954, the gradual U.S. involvement in Vietnam 1954-64, the Vietnam War 1964-73, Vietnam of the post-American involvement era to the present and finally an analysis of the impact of the Vietnam War on American society.
  

  • HIST 4337 - North American Environmental History (3)

    Examines the relationships between humans and nature in North America from the last Ice Age until the present day.
  

  • HIST 4340 - Public History (3)

    The course defines public history and its constituents, and it surveys the job experiences of practitioners in the fields of archives, museums, and historic sites.
  

  • HIST 4351 - Special Projects in American History (1-6)

    Study, interpretation, and discussion of special topics and problems in American history. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 semester hours.
  

  • HIST 4402 - Ancient Greece (3)

    A survey of Greek history from the pre-classical Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations, through the classical period, to the Roman conquest.
  

  • HIST 4403 - Ancient Rome (3)

    A survey of Roman history from its origins to the decline of the imperial system. Particular emphasis will be placed upon the political, social, and economic developments in the Republic and the factors that led to the fall of the empire.
  

  • HIST 4404 - Barbarian Europe (3)

    European history from the fall of the Roman Empire to the formation of new successor states, with emphasis on interdisciplinary research methods.
  

  • HIST 4411 - The Renaissance and Age of Exploration (3)

    An analysis of the relationships between the Italian Renaissance, Iberian exploration, and the forging of the first global economy up to the mid-sixteenth century.
  

  • HIST 4412 - Era of Renaissance and Reformation (3)

    The intellectual and cultural institutions of Europe during the Age of the Renaissance and the Protestant Revolt and Catholic Reformation.
  

  • HIST 4413 - The Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment (3)

    The development and legacy of the European bureaucratic and centralized monarchical state in the context of the Scientific Revolution.
  

  • HIST 4414 - The Age of the French Revolution and Napoleon (3)

    The origins, development, and consequences of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Empire in France and in the larger European world, with special reference to the broad transformation of the entire continent during the eighteenth century.
  

  • HIST 4415 - Revolutionary Europe (3)

    A survey of the political, social, economic, and cultural transformation of Europe in a century of revolution, from the ancient regime to World War I.
  

  • HIST 4416 - Europe in Crisis: 1900-Present (3)

    Examines the political, diplomatic, and strategic trends of the major European states from World War I through the present.
  

  • HIST 4418 - War and Modern Society (3)

    This course will explore the relationship between warfare and society from the advent of gunpowder weaponry to the 21st century.
  

  • HIST 4419 - Women in Modern Europe (3)

    Survey of the history of European women’s oppression and agency from the Renaissance to the present.
  

  • HIST 4422 - Religion, War, and Death in Early Modern Britain (3)

    The histories of England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland from the Wars of the Roses to the Hanoverians.
  

  • HIST 4423 - Rule Britannia!: The Making and Eclipse of a Great Power (3)

    The political, economic, and cultural history of Great Britain and the Empire since the Age of Reason.
  

  • HIST 4431 - Modern Germany (3)

    A political, social, economic, and cultural history of Germany from World War I through the present.
  

  • HIST 4432 - Nazi Germany and the Holocaust (3)

    Traces the rise of Nazism, World War II, the Final Solution, and their legacies.
  

  • HIST 4441 - The Rise of Imperial Russia (3)

    This course will explore the history of imperial Russia from Kievan Rus’ through the end of the reign of Tsar Alexander II.
  

  • HIST 4442 - The Soviet World (3)

    Russia and Eastern Europe from World War I through the collapse of communism.
  

  • HIST 4451 - Imperial Spain 1469-1714 (3)

    The rise of the Spanish Empire in the Old World and the New from the fifteenth through the seventeenth centuries.
  

  • HIST 4452 - Modern Latin America (3)

    Latin American history from the independence movement of the eighteenth century to the present.
  

  • HIST 4453 - History of Mexico (3)

    A survey of the political, social, economic and cultural history of Mexico from pre-Columbian civilizations to the present.
  

  • HIST 4461 - The Rise of Chinese Civilization (3)

    The origins, development, and transformation of Chinese civilization from ancient to modern times, including China’s impact on peripheral nations and the modifications of traditional culture by Western influences until 1949.
  

  • HIST 4462 - The Rise of Japanese Civilization (3)

    The origins, development, and transformation of Japanese civilization from ancient to modern times, emphasizing the unique qualities of Japanese history and culture and the role of Japanese leadership in modern East Asia.
  

  • HIST 4463 - Modern China (3)

    Communist China since World War II, including the expulsion of the Nationalist government from the mainland, the consolidation of communist power and authority, internal upheavals such as the “Hundred Flowers,” the Great Leap Forward, and the Cultural Revolution and Communist China’s foreign policies and role in international affairs.
  

  • HIST 4464 - Modern Korea (3)

    Korean history from 1800 to the present, examining politics, society, economy, and culture. Focus on Korea’s interaction with East Asia and the world.
  

  • HIST 4471 - The African Diaspora (3)

    Examines the global dispersal of Africans with particular emphasis on the rise and abolition of the Trans-Saharan and Atlantic slave trades.
  

  • HIST 4472 - African History (3)

    Examines the African continent, its development and its place in world affairs since prehistory, from complex societies to independence in the twentieth century.
  

  • HIST 4473 - History of South Africa (3)

    This course is a survey of South African History from the pre1800s to the present.
  

  • HIST 4481 - Traditional Middle East (3)

    The History of West Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean from Muhammad to Napoleon, with Special Emphasis on the Rise and Expansion of Islam, Including its Principles, the Arab and Persian Empires, and the Impact of the Mongols, the Turks, and the Crusades.
  

  • HIST 4482 - The Modern Middle East (3)

    The course will focus on western Asia, north Africa, and the eastern Mediterranean region since the Napoleonic invasion of Egypt, with special emphasis on the decline of the Ottoman Empire, the impact of the great powers, and the effects of nationalism, oil, and the religious dynamic.
  

  • HIST 4483 - Third World Revolutions (3)

    A global survey of movements for decolonization and revolutionary change from 1945 to present.
  

  • HIST 4491 - Special Projects in World History (1-6)

    Study, interpretation, and discussion of special topics and problems in World History. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 semester hours.
  

  • HIST 5310 - Readings in History (1-6)

    Independent readings in selected fields of history. Offered only on a limited basis. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Nine semester hours of history and graduate adviser’s consent.
  

  • HIST 5350 - Colloquium (3)

    Advanced study and class discussions in selected area of history. Special area of emphasis to be announced each semester by assigned instructor. May be repeated as areas change for a maximum of 12 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Nine semester hours of history.
  

  • HIST 5351 - Special Projects in Public History (3)

    Study, interpretation, and discussion of special topics and problems in public history.
  

  • HIST 5400 - Historical Methods and Historiography (3)

    A survey of the skills essential to the research and writing of history, including the systems, interpretations, and contributions of historians to the discipline. Open only to history and social science majors.
  

  • HIST 5500 - Public History Internship (3)

    Course allows student to obtain practical experience in a specialization field of public history. Prerequisite(s): HIST 4340 .
  

  • HIST 5550 - Public History Project (3)

    The course serves as the capstone for the Applied Track of the MA in history program and allows students the opportunities to obtain practical experience in creating and managing a public history project. Prerequisite(s): HIST 4340  and HIST 5500 .
  

  • HIST 6305 - Studies in History (3)

    Directed specialized study leading to the completion of a research paper. Periodic arranged class sessions devoted to discussion of historical writing techniques and analysis of individual research projects. May be repeated as areas change for a maximum of 12 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Nine semester hours of history.
  

  • HIST 6350 - Thesis (4-6)

    Special investigation of problems in historical research and interpretation culminating in the completion of a thesis.

Hospitality Management
  

  • HM 4000 - Special Projects in Hospitality Management (1-3)

    Investigation of current problems and issues in hospitality management. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 semester hours. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • HM 4820 - Hospitality Technology (3)

    Personal definitions and ability to impact an operation and society are developed while understanding the tiers of sustainability: economic, social, and environment. Proficiency in waste and efficiency management are developed focusing on equipment, design, menu, labor, and marketing. Students work with industry on client projects and present a completed research assignment. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2101. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • HM 4840 - Sustainability and Operations Management (3)

    Personal definitions and ability to impact an operation and society are developed while understanding the tiers of sustainability: economic, social, and environment. Proficiencies in waste and efficiency management are developed focusing on equipment, design, labor, and marketing. Students work with industry on client projects and present a completed research assignment. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2101. An additional fee is associated with this course.

Human Resource Management
  

  • HRM 4930 - Compensation and Benefits (3)

    Concepts, models, theories, and application of processes and systems of employee compensation and benefits within organizations. Prerequisite(s): HRM 3920. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • HRM 4990 - Problems in Human Resource Management (3)

    An integrated approach to the administration of the human resource function in various types of organization settings through the use of the case and incident methods. Prerequisite(s): HRM 3920. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • HRM 5960 - Employment and Development (3)

    Concepts, models, theories, and application of human resource planning, employment, and training and development. Prerequisite(s): HRM 3920.

Industrial Management
  

  • INDM 4010 - Current Issues in Industry (3)

    Identify, discuss, and research current issues, trends, and technological changes affecting industry as related to corporate planning, decision making, and managing for the future. Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior status for undergraduate credit. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • INDM 4210 - Industrial Management (3)

    A survey of operations management in industry today. Industrial management principles and applications, management science, operations analysis and design, manufacturing processes, process life cycle, production inventory, and quality control are emphasized. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • INDM 4220 - Human Factors Engineering (3)

    Integration of concepts involved in providing safe and comfortable work places (Ergonomics) with concepts directed toward increased productivity and profitability (Work Design). An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • INDM 4230 - Lean and Quality Management (3)

    Relationship between quality and competitiveness, design strategy for performance excellence, and discussion of cases in lean systems and Six Sigma. Prerequisite(s): Background statistics course. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • INDM 4240 - Facilities Engineering (3)

    Provides students and practitioners with the practical resources that describe the techniques and procedures for developing an efficient facility layout and an introduction to computer simulations. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • INDM 4250 - Project Management (3)

    This course is designed to provide students with applied knowledge in project management organizational contexts, project selection, portfolio management, project leadership, scope management, team building, conflict management, risk management, scheduling, networking, resource management, project evaluation, project control, and project termination. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • INDM 4260 - Organizational Dynamics (3)

    Various types and styles of supervisory leadership in the industrial setting. Emphasis is placed on human relations aspects of leadership in the line and staff organizational structure. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • INDM 4280 - Industrial Statistics (3)

    Statistical methods designed for industrial and applied research. Some of the quantitative methods used for solving industrial problems, including measurement system analysis, statistical process control, probability distribution, testing hypotheses, multiple regression analysis, design of experiment, and nonparametric statistics commonly used in industry. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1111 or instructor consent. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • INDM 5015 - Legal Aspects of Industry (3)

    Identify, discuss, and research legal issues affecting industry as related to corporate planning, decision making, and management. The role of corporate and social responsibility will also be developed. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • INDM 5020 - International Technology Management (3)

    Develop an understanding of international technology management for graduate students in the international environment. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • INDM 5212 - Production and Operations Management (3)

    Production/operations concepts with emphasis upon systems, systems design and analysis, strategies, productivity, planning, forecasting, deterministic and stochastic inventory control, MRP scheduling, and project planning. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • INDM 5220 - Applied Operations Research (3)

    Systems and modeling in industrial management situations. General models, and models such as linear programming, transportation assignment, dynamic programming, and queuing theory are discussed. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • INDM 5222 - Principles and Practices of Lean Systems (3)

    A survey of theory, goals, and applications of Lean principles and strategies in industrial organizations. Applying Lean concepts to business strategy, product design, tools for finding and eliminating wastes and for process continuous improvement. Prerequisite(s): INDM 4230  or ENGT 4580  or instructor consent. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • INDM 5230 - Seminar in Industrial Management (1-3)

    To provide individual research and experimentation opportunities for industrial management majors. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Ten semester hours of graduate study in industrial management. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • INDM 5232 - Seminar in Lean-Six Sigma Implementation (3)

    An investigation of problems and specific issues in Lean-Six Sigma implementation in the manufacturing and service environment is presented. The emphasis is on case study analysis and individual research projects on industrial core operations and support functions, with the business results of Lean and Six Sigma processes. Prerequisite(s): INDM 4230  or ENGT 4580  or instructor consent. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • INDM 5240 - Engineering Economy (3)

    Principles and techniques needed for making decisions about the acquisition and retirement of capital goods by industry. Emphasis on techniques which produce long-run economy in industrial operations. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • INDM 5260 - Systems Analysis and Management Information Systems (3)

    Development of material requirements planning within the context of management information systems. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • INDM 6580 - Advanced Strategic Quality and Standards (3)

    A course of study in total quality techniques, quality standards and criteria, and quality certification training utilized by quality professionals in dynamic organizations. Prerequisite(s): INDM 4230  or ENGT 4580  or instructor consent. An additional fee is associated with this course.

Instructional Technology
  

  • INST 4005 - Special Projects in Instructional Technology (1-5)

    Individual or group study of problems in special areas of interest. May be repeated for a maximum of 5 semester hours.
  

  • INST 4100 - Integrating Technology into Teaching (3)

    Advanced preparation in how to integrate technology into teaching including the latest trends and pedagogical strategies.
  

  • INST 4110 - Google Educator Preparation (3)

    Preparation in how to become a Google Educator by effectively integrating Google tools into teaching.
  

  • INST 4120 - Google Education Trainer Preparation (2)

    Preparation in how to become a Google Education Trainer. Prerequisite(s): INST 4110  or consent of instructor
  

  • INST 4300 - Principles of Online Instruction (3)

    Introduces students to the resources, techniques, and practices of teaching and learning in the PK-12 online environment.
  

  • INST 4310 - Fund Development for Educational Technology (1)

    Practical understanding and skills related to the creating fundable ideas, locating funding sources, writing competitive proposals, and manage funded educational technology projects.
  

  • INST 4330 - Technology Troubleshooting for Educators (2)

    Provides pre-service and in-service educators with the knowledge and skill to operate, maintain and troubleshoot (service) the various hardware devices and software found in schools.
  

  • INST 4400 - Design and Production of Media for Instruction (3)

    Design and production of print-based, computer-based, and video-based instructional materials that are related to subject areas or grade levels. Includes application of multimedia technology to the design and production of educational materials aligned with standards.
  

  • INST 4920 - Practicum in Instructional Technology (1)

    Participation in field experiences that provide practice with teaching methodology applicable specifically to the problems and procedures encountered when working with instructional technology. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): INST 4400 .
  

  • INST 5000 - Special Projects in Educational Technology (1-3)

    Directed individual or group study of contemporary issues in educational technology. May repeat for a maximum of 6 semester hours.
  

  • INST 5100 - Foundations of Educational Technology (3)

    Provides historical, sociological, philosophical, and research foundations for applying computer-related technologies in educational settings.
  

  • INST 5220 - Communication in Online Learning Communities (3)

    Students examine theoretical and practical aspects of communication and collaboration focusing on online communication and its effects on online learning communities.
  

  • INST 5320 - Assessing and Evaluating Online Instruction (3)

    This course presents a variety of tools and methods for assessing student achievement in online learning environments. Emphasis is on continual assessment and evaluation.
  

  • INST 5330 - Educational Product Development and Management (3)

    Students create, find, evaluate, use, and store digital educational products; assess their impact on learning; plan standards-based lessons, and design storage and retrieval systems.
 

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