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    Jul 01, 2024  
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Recreation, Event and Sport Management

  
  • RESM 5120 - Diversity and Inclusion in Recreation, Event and Sport Management

    3 hours

    The multifaceted needs of diverse clients and participants in recreation, event and sports are highlighted. Exploration of why diversity and inclusion are critical for organizational success as well as effective service delivery systems within contemporary society. Implications for practice and personal understanding of services with a multi-cultural, -racial, and -ethnic as well as individuals with disabilities are a thread throughout the course.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • RESM 5130 - Principles of Therapeutic Recreation

    3 hours

    Principles and techniques in the delivery of recreation services for special populations. Includes theoretical bases for therapeutic recreation services, as well as practical guidelines for the provision of such services.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • RESM 5140 - Women, Leisure and Sport

    3 hours

    Using historical, psychological, sociological and feminist perspectives as a framework, critical issues surrounding women, leisure and sport are presented. Focuses on women as consumers of leisure and sport experiences and on the social changes that are needed to expand and enhance their leisure and sport opportunities.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Same as KINE 5140 .

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • RESM 5200 - Dynamics of Commercial Recreation, Event and Sport Tourism

    3 hours

    Origins, characteristics and societal impacts of commercial recreation, event and sport tourism. Examination of behavioral factors influencing participation, management considerations and research in commercial recreation, event and sport tourism. Local field trips required.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • RESM 5510 - Revenue Generation and Sales in Sport Organizations

    3 hours

    Focuses on the unique revenue generating procesess of various professional, amateur and recreational sport organizations. Particularly, students learn about the importance of sponsorship, in-game promotions and ticket sales. Students learn pricing and sales strategies for maximizing revenues for sport organizations and events. 

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • RESM 5520 - Strategic Marketing for Sports and Event Organizations

    3 hours

    Designed to provide students with opportunities for understanding and applying marketing principles within various aspects of the sport and events industries. Focus is on the elements that make the sport product distinctive from other businesses. Provides a broad overview of the important tenets of marketing and provides students with opportunities to apply this knowledge by creating marketing plans for actual sport organizations. Consists of multiple teaching techniques designed to promote a learning environment that is both theoretically and practically driven.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • RESM 5530 - Sport Law and Risk Management

    3 hours

    Examines key issues and applications of law related to sport, recreation, entertainment and event settings with particular focus on: contract law, ambush marketing, constitutional law, Title IX and liability. Special emphasis is placed on risk management for the sport, entertainment, recreational and event industries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • RESM 5540 - Sports Marketing Analytics

    3 hours

    Sport marketing analytics teaches students how to utilize big data in developing and evaluating strategic marketing, sales and performance plans in sports organizations.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • RESM 5600 - Sport in the Global Marketplace

    3 hours

    Examines the global forces impacting sport and recreation in the USA and around the world. Provides graduate students with a comprehensive view of global sport management and an understanding of cross-cultural influences on sport and recreation. Emphasis placed on the application of research and critical thinking as related to key issues in global sport.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • RESM 5610 - Sport, Entertainment and Events in the 21st-Century City

    3 hours

    Explores the relationship of sport, events, recreation and entertainment in contemporary cities with emphasis on urban planning, facility and recreational space design. Case studies from cities using sport and events for economic development including cities in the DFW Metroplex.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • RESM 5760 - Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation

    3 hours

    Study of the purposeful analysis of activities, models of change, and techniques to facilitate therapeutic recreation outcomes. Application of techniques to the needs associated with various disabling conditions are included.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Meets with RESM 4760.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • RESM 5800 - Studies in Recreation, Event and Sport Management

    1–3 hours

    Organized classes specifically designed to accommodate the needs of students and the demands of program development that are not met by the regular offerings. Short courses and workshops on specific topics are organized on a limited-offering basis, to be repeated only upon demand.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.

    May be repeated for credit.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • RESM 5850 - Trends and Issues in Recreation, Event and Sport Management

    3 hours

    Concepts, research, analytical methods and literature drawn from the leading scholars in the various areas of the field.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • RESM 5860 - Practicum in Recreation, Event and Sport Management

    1-6 hours

    Supervised professional activities and experiences.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • RESM 5870 - Trends and Issues in Therapeutic Recreation

    3 hours

    Concepts, research, analytical methods and literature drawn from the leading scholars in the various areas of the field to focus on current trends and issues in therapeutic recreation.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • RESM 5900 - Special Problems in Recreation, Event and Sport Management

    1–6 hours

    Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Problem chosen by the student and developed through conferences with the instructor.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.

    Maybe repeated for credit.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • RESM 5910 - Special Problems in Recreation, Event and Sport Management

    1–6 hours

    Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Problems are chosen by the student and developed through conferences with the instructor.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.

    May be repeated for credit.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • RESM 5950 - Master’s Thesis

    3 or 6 hours

    To be scheduled only with consent of department. 6 hours credit required. No credit assigned until thesis has been completed and filed with the graduate school. Continuous enrollment required once work on thesis has begun.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.

    May be repeated for credit.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • RESM 6520 - Seminar in Strategic Marketing for Sports and Event Organizations

    3 hours

    Provides a review of research for understanding and applying marketing principles within various aspects of the sport and events industries. Focus is on the elements that make the sport product distinctive from other businesses. Provides a broad overview of the important tenets of marketing and provides students with opportunities to apply this knowledge by creating marketing plans for actual sport organizations.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • RESM 6530 - Sport Law Seminar

    3 hours

    Examines key issues that have influenced the development of sport law and applications of law in sport, recreation, entertainment and event settings with particular focus on: contract law, ambush marketing, constitutional law, Title IX and liability. Special emphasis is placed on risk management for the sport, entertainment, recreational and event industries using case studies and research to guide.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • RESM 6600 - Seminar in Sport and the Global Marketplace

    3 hours

    Examines the global forces impacting sport and recreation in the USA and around the world. Provides a comprehensive review of research and critical thinking as related to key issues in global sport. Emphasis placed on the application of global sport management with an understanding of cross-culture influences.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • RESM 6610 - Seminar in Sport, Entertainment and Events in the 21st-Century City

    3 hours

    Utilizes research and case studies to examine the impact of recreation, sport, events and entertainment on urban development.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30

Rehabilitation

  
  • RHAB 5150 - Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counseling Practice

    3 hours

    Practice of alcohol and other drug abuse (AODA) counseling focuses on familiarizing students with the core competencies necessary for effective interventions within addiction treatment settings. Prepares students to apply these skills in AODA counseling practice. Builds directly on RHAB 5735  and students may take these courses as partial preparation for the AODA counselor licensure examinations.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • RHAB 5250 - Topics in Rehabilitation

    1–3 hours

    In-depth analysis and discussion of significant topics in rehabilitation. Topics may include but are not limited to the following: psychiatric rehabilitation; biofeedback/neurofeedback; issues in private rehabilitation.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • RHAB 5450 - Alcohol, Drugs and Disability

    3 hours

    Exploration of the challenges presented by persons with disabilities who experience coexisting alcohol and other substance use disorders. Identification of strategies for effectively serving this population within rehabilitation settings.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • RHAB 5500 - Management and Supervision in Rehabilitation

    3 hours

    Basic principles and practices of management and supervisory concepts as applied to the operation of a rehabilitation facility or agency.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • RHAB 5700 - Ethical and Professional Foundations in Rehabilitation Counseling

    3 hours

    Introduction to rehabilitation counseling with an emphasis on ethics and professional issues. Study includes the philosophical legislative, ethical and organizational foundations. Reviews rehabilitation practices, professional issues, ethics and a broad overview of the context in which rehabilitation occurs.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • RHAB 5710 - Multicultural Rehabilitation Counseling Practice

    3 hours

    Exploration of ethnic and cultural factors influencing the planning and delivery of rehabilitation counseling and related services. Includes examination of the intersection of disability with various racial/ethnic groups and other identities along with ways to work with complex diverse populations. ​This course is offered on-line and will require various synchronous meetings online during the semester. 

    Prerequisite(s): None. 

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • RHAB 5715 - Disability Issues in Human Development

    3 hours

    Covers the effects of disability, chronic illness and addiction on the process of human growth and personality development across the lifespan. Focuses on rehabilitation counseling issues related to physical, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, sexual and moral/spiritual development in persons with disabilities and their families.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • RHAB 5718 - Transition Issues in Rehabilitation

    3 hours

    Focus on examining challenges and issues facing young people with disabilities, their families and service providers. Topics include self-determination, family issues, post-school outcomes, and identifying transition services and strategies that facilitate an individual’s movement from school to work.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • RHAB 5719 - Trauma and Crisis Intervention in Rehabilitation Counseling

    3 hours

    Trauma and Crisis intervention in Rehabilitation Counseling examines the impact of traumatic events and traumatic stress across the lifespan, with a focus on the long-term developmental impact of child-maltreatment and other forms of acute and chronic stress later in development. This course will examine major neurobiological and psychological theories that explain adaptive and maladaptive responses to traumatic events, in addition to examining factors that contribute to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Chronic PTSD, and those that foster post-traumatic growth and resilience. This course will also cover issues clinicians face related to vicarious traumatization, empathy fatigue, and self care, and provide a framework for treating trauma as it relates to crisis intervention and broader Rehabilitation Counseling Practice for individuals with disabilities.

    Prerequisite(s): RHAB 5715  or consent of instructor

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40

  
  • RHAB 5720 - Rehabilitation Counseling Theories

    3 hours

    Includes the study of major counseling theories and modalities with focus on principles and approaches relevant to rehabilitation counseling and supervision. Covers applications required in counseling people with physical, cognitive or emotional disabilities.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • RHAB 5721 - Rehabilitation Counseling Applications

    3 hours

    Includes the study and application of the counseling process, strategies and techniques used by rehabilitation counselors. Students develop generic counseling skills applicable to work across a spectrum of rehabilitation counseling settings.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of RHAB 5720 .

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • RHAB 5722 - Advanced Counseling Techniques in Rehabilitation Counseling

    3 hours

    Students learn and practice advanced counseling skills involving techniques and strategies associated with major counseling theories. Emphasis is on skill development, case conceptualization and self-awareness. 

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of RHAB 5721 .

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • RHAB 5723 - Group Work and the Rehabilitation Process

    3 hours

    Study of group work and theory within rehabilitation practice. Includes group/family dynamics as well as leadership style, team work and skill development with specific application to rehabilitation settings.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    When offered online, various synchronous online meetings are required during the semester.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • RHAB 5724 - Disability and the Family System

    3 hours

    Provides a survey of important theories and models relating to interventions with families. Emphasis is placed on the family system and on the reciprocal interactions within the system that can affect the family, the member of the family with a disability and the rehabilitation process.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • RHAB 5730 - Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability

    3 hours

    Examines medical, functional and environmental aspects of disability. Focus is on understanding the medical aspects related to human body systems and disability; understanding medical terminology, principles of the diagnostic process, and diagnostic tools used by medical and other health professionals, including the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD); understanding the onset, severity, progression and duration of an individual’s disability as well as the impact of disability on the individual’s functioning; understanding the psychosocial impact of disability on the individual, family and environment; evaluating the influences and implications of environmental factors on the disability and the use of assistive technology and other appropriate intervention resources to reduce or eliminate barriers and functional limitations.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • RHAB 5732 - Principles of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery

    3 hours

    Primary focus is on the adult diagnosed with psychiatric disabilities. Students explore evidence-based practices for service provision to persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses. DSM-V diagnostic codes are reviewed. Factors that impact functioning, vocational success, education, social and cultural roles in the community are discussed. Students identify and recommend treatment options that facilitate recovery and successful rehabilitation outcomes for persons with psychiatric disabilities.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • RHAB 5734 - Psychopathology in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

    3 hours

    Covers the etiological, emotional and behavioral characteristics in syndromes of psychopathology. Included is an overview of diagnostic systems (e.g., DSM-VI, ICD, ICF), treatment interventions that include psychopharmacological interventions and prognosis for independent functioning among individuals with disabilities.

    Prerequisite(s): RHAB 5720 , RHAB 5730 .

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • RHAB 5735 - Alcohol and Other Substance Use Counseling Models

    3 hours

    Models of alcohol and other substance use disorder counseling provides students with a broad overview of intervention and counseling strategies utilized by rehabilitation programs serving persons with substance use disorders. Focuses on service delivery systems and addiction counseling theory.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    When offered online, various synchronous online meetings are required during the semester.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • RHAB 5740 - Rehabilitation Assessment

    3 hours

    Orientation to the process and practice of assessing adults with disabling conditions for rehabilitation plan development and decision making. Test selection, administration, and interpretation and reporting, through synthesis, integration and evaluation of assessment data are covered along with the use of the DSM-IV, Ecological and Assistive Technology assessment.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • RHAB 5741 - Employment and Career Development

    3 hours

    Involves the investigation and study of theories and other practices associated with successful job placement activities. Includes transferable skills analysis, labor market analysis, job seeking skills training, employer identification, management of a job development campaign, as well as supported employment strategies. Technology related to these areas is explored.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • RHAB 5742 - Professional Issues in Case Management

    3 hours

    Covers professional, ethical and legal principles that guide the practice of case management in the field of rehabilitation counseling.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • RHAB 5770 - Rehabilitation Research and Program Evaluation

    3 hours

    Designed to provide an understanding of research methods used in rehabilitation programs. Rehabilitation program evaluation and basic statistics, research methods, outcome-based research and ethical/legal/cultural issues related to research are explored.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • RHAB 5811 - Practicum in Rehabilitation

    3 hours

    A minimum of 100 clock hours of supervised experiences in the student’s area of concentration, to be performed in one of the on-campus DRSWA vocational rehabilitation laboratories and in related community agencies. Course includes 1–3 hours each week of counseling lab, group supervision, and seminar in ethical and professional issues in the practice of rehabilitation.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • RHAB 5812 - Internship in Rehabilitation

    6 hours

    A 600-hour applied experience in the student’s area of concentration in a rehabilitation agency or facility external to the university. Course includes a 1-hour-per-week seminar and group supervision meeting.

    Prerequisite(s): RHAB 5811 . Consent of department.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • RHAB 5900 - Special Problems

    1–3 hours

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • RHAB 5910 - Special Problems

    1–3 hours

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • RHAB 5920 - Problems in Lieu of Thesis

    3 hours

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • RHAB 5950 - Master’s Thesis

    3 or 6 hours

    To be scheduled only with consent of department. 6 hours credit required. No credit assigned until thesis has been completed and filed with the graduate school.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Continuous enrollment required once work on thesis has begun. May be repeated for credit.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40

Risk Management and Insurance

  
  • RMIN 5730 - Risk Management Techniques for the Business Executive

    3 hours

    Designed to acquaint the student with the economic concept of risk; types of risk and techniques for the discovery, evaluation and treatment of pure risk in the business situation. Examination of the nature of insurance and other risk treatment techniques; the role of the risk manager within the firm; industrial accident prevention as related to the risk manager’s role; types of loss and their financial impact on the costs of loss prevention versus its benefits; the risk manager’s relationship with insurers; and current problem areas for risk management today, as time allows.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $15.50
  
  • RMIN 5770 - Employee Benefits and Other Business Uses of Life and Health Insurance

    3 hours

    Buy-sell agreements for businesses and life/disability income insurance funding, tax implications, group life, medical expense and disability income insurance plans, health maintenance organizations, pension plans, profit sharing plans, individual retirement accounts, Keogh plans, tax implications and regulation.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $15.50
  
  • RMIN 5780 - Financial and Estate Planning

    3 hours

    Designed to prepare students to assist individuals with their financial and estate planning. Study of appropriate strategies, the planning process and pertinent statutes as well as selected tools and techniques utilized in the acquisition, conservation, management and disposition of property. Covers insurance and investment programs, buy-sell agreements, tax planning and shelters, wills, trusts, powers of appointment and other related topics in conjunction with applicable income, gift and estate tax provisions.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $15.50
  
  • RMIN 5900 - Special Problems

    1–3 hours

    Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Problem chosen by the student and developed through conferences and activities under the direction of the instructor.

    Prerequisite(s): Approved applications for special problems/independent research/dissertation credit must be submitted to the RCOB Graduate Programs Office prior to registration.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $15.50

Sacred Music

  
  • MUSM 5284 - Foundations and History of Sacred Music

    3 hours

    Introduction to the historical, theological, and biblical foundations of sacred music, including contemporary manifestations and critiques of worship. Explores the use of the lectionary and church year in planning along with suggested repertoire and resources.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $50.20
  
  • MUSM 5285 - Introduction to Congregational Song

    3 hours

    Explores the theological foundations of congregational singing from ancient hymnody through contemporary, modern worship music, and songs of the global church. Textual, cultural, poetic, liturgical, musical and historical analysis skills are emphasized, and students have the opportunity to create a new song text and develop song leadership skills.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $50.20
  
  • MUSM 5286 - Music Ministry in the Postmodern Context

    3 hours

    What is the role of worship and music in the 21st Century? How will music ministry and the role of sacred music evolve with a changing church? This course explores these subjects in addition to practical considerations for the leaders of sacred music of today.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $50.20
  
  • MUSM 5287 - Materials and Methods: Church Music Administration and Practicum

    3 hours

    Covers best practices in church music administration, congregational analysis, and other professional concerns. Additionally, the practicum portion provides students with opportunities to develop and hone critical musical leadership skills in a variety of pastoral and musical contexts.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $50.20

Secondary Education

  
  • EDSE 5001 - Public Education and the Teaching Profession

    3 hours

    Provides an overview of the teaching profession and an understanding of the history, structure, purposes, organization and management of the American education systems.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • EDSE 5003 - Successful Teaching in the Secondary School

    3 hours

    Provides preparation for successful teaching in the contemporary secondary school. Focus on instructional planning, teaching strategies, classroom management and other teacher competencies necessary in today’s diverse classrooms.

    Prerequisite(s): EDSE 5001 , EDCI 5010 .

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • EDSE 5004 - Literacy for All

    3 hours

    Provides a brief overview of relevant theory with emphasis on practical applications. Designed to help prospective and practicing middle and secondary school teachers in all content areas increase and enhance students’ learning, especially from printed materials. Also helps secondary teachers recognize and compensate for the variety of students’ ability levels. Includes cognition related to reading, Metacognition, schemata, constructivism, vocabulary learning, writing to learn, literacy strategy instruction, assessment of literacy, text analysis, academic diversity and the use of resources other than textbooks to enhance learning.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • EDSE 5310 - Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teachers of Algebra

    3 hours

    Research-based practices in the teaching of algebra. Focuses on the nature of algebraic thinking and reasoning as well as the overarching algebraic concepts.

    Prerequisite(s): Certification in middle or secondary mathematics or consent of instructor.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • EDSE 5320 - Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teachers of Geometry

    3 hours

    Research-based practices in the teaching of geometry. Focuses on the nature of geometric thinking and reasoning as well as the overarching geometric concepts.

    Prerequisite(s): Certification in middle or secondary mathematics or consent of instructor.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • EDSE 5330 - Assessment of Learning in Mathematics Education

    3 hours

    Emphasis on alternatives for evaluating mathematical thinking. Attention is given to concept mapping and clinical interviewing from a constructivist perspective.

    Prerequisite(s): Certification in middle or secondary mathematics or consent of instructor.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • EDSE 5340 - Innovations in Mathematics Teaching and Learning

    3 hours

    Knowledge and skills for adopting innovations in mathematics teaching and learning. Attention is given to situated learning and to equitable learning opportunities for students.

    Prerequisite(s): Certification in middle or secondary mathematics or consent of instructor.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • EDSE 5400 - Curriculum Development in the Middle School

    3 hours

    Analysis of the bases and techniques for curriculum development in the middle school with particular emphasis on the nature of the early adolescent learner and salient elements of middle school theory. Includes practical problems in developing curricula for middle schools and implementation of innovation in the middle school setting.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • EDSE 5440 - Curriculum Development in the Secondary School

    3 hours

    Practical problems in developing courses of study and curricula for the secondary school according to accepted psychology, sound education theory and national objectives.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • EDSE 5460 - Improvement of Secondary Teaching

    3 hours

    Derivation of appropriate methods and techniques from basic principles of learning. The development of working skills needed in cooperative planning, selecting and organizing teaching materials, utilization of the environment, individual and group guidance, and evaluation activities for the secondary school.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • EDSE 5800 - Studies in Education

    1–3 hours

    Organized classes specifically designed to accommodate the needs of students and the demands of program development that are not met by the regular offerings. Short courses and workshops on specific topics organized on a limited-offering basis, to be repeated only upon demand.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Same as EDCI 5800 .

    May be repeated for credit.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • EDSE 5810 - Studies in Education

    1–3 hours

    Organized classes specifically designed to accommodate the needs of students and the demands of program development that are not met by the regular offerings. Short courses and workshops on specific topics organized on a limited-offering basis, to be repeated only upon demand.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Same as EDCI 5810 .

    May be repeated for credit.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • EDSE 5900 - Special Problems

    1–3 hours

    Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Problems chosen by the student and approved in advance by the instructor.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Open only to resident students.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • EDSE 5910 - Special Problems

    1–3 hours

    Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Problems chosen by the student and approved in advance by the instructor.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Open only to resident students.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30
  
  • EDSE 5950 - Master’s Thesis

    3 or 6 hours

    To be scheduled only with consent of department. 6 hours credit required. No credit assigned until thesis has been completed and filed with the graduate school. Continuous enrollment required once work on thesis has begun.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    May be repeated for credit.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $23.30

Social Work

  
  • SOWK 5100 - Seminar in Social Welfare Policies and Issues

    3 hours

    Selected social welfare policies and issues in the United States, their history and development, and their significance in the delivery of social welfare services.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • SOWK 5103 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I

    3 hours

    Examines the dynamics of human behavior in society, families and groups, from a wide range of perspectives including biological, psychological, systems and social/environmental.  With an emphasis on strengths, focuses on developmental theories and practical knowledge covering populations from birth to young adulthood.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • SOWK 5113 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment II

    3 hours

    Analyzes bio-psycho-social developmental theories and practical knowledge of people from young adulthood to end of life. Concentrates upon a strengths-oriented perspective of diversity issues impacting individuals, families, groups and society, including race, gender, sexual orientation, class, culture, age and others, and the oppression of minorities and populations at risk.

    Prerequisite(s): SOWK 5103 .

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • SOWK 5203 - Social Work Practice I Individuals and Systems

    3 hours

    Promotes competence in micro practice skills with individuals. Covers engagement at each stage of the intervention process. Focuses on solution focused, cognitive behavioral and task-centered approaches. Introduction to assessment of individuals in family and environmental contexts.

    Prerequisite(s): Formal admission to the MSW program.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • SOWK 5213 - Social Work Practice II Organizations and Communities

    3 hours

    Focuses on macro community practice at the foundation level. Integration of theory, skills and techniques in order to intervene with groups, organizations, communities and advance social, economic and environmental justice. Emphasis on strengths-based approaches and participatory models which empower communities.

    Prerequisite(s): Formal admission to the MSW Program.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • SOWK 5223 - Social Work Practice III Groups

    3 hours

    Focuses on developing knowledge, skills and competency in facilitating small groups in a variety of practice settings. Covers theoretical approaches and each stage of the group process, including group dynamics and impact of member characteristics. Analyzes ethics and confidentiality issues in relation to group practice. Experiential learning includes role-playing and simulation exercises.

    Prerequisite(s): SOWK 5203 , SOWK 5213 .

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • SOWK 5233 - Social Work Advanced Practice I

    3 hours

    Focuses on bio-psycho-social perspectives about mental health and disorders across the lifespan. Introduces major diagnostic classification systems with a primary focus on the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Includes assessment skills and the diagnostic process utilizing the DSM. Emphasis upon facilitating a holistic multidimensional assessment inclusive of strengths. Analysis of diagnostic systems in relation to social work values and ethics.

    Prerequisite(s): Formal admission to the MSW program. 

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • SOWK 5243 - Social Work Human Diversity and Multicultural Practice

    3 hours

    Analysis of human diversity in the context of social work practice. Addresses related theoretical frameworks and the negative impact of power, privilege, oppression and stigma upon diverse individuals and groups. Promotes knowledge and skill development to work effectively with diverse populations and protect human and civil rights. Enhances self–awareness to increase sensitive practice.

    Prerequisite(s): Formal admission to the MSW program.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • SOWK 5253 - Social Work Advanced Practice II Interventions

    3 hours

    Advanced practice course that builds on prior course work and presents theory and key practice models of evidence informed social work interventions with diverse individuals and families. Focuses on engagement at each stage of the intervention process. Experiential learning includes participating in case simulations and other exercises. 

    Prerequisite(s): SOWK 5233 .

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • SOWK 5303 - Social Work History and Social Welfare Policy

    3 hours

    Examination of the historical and current development of the social work profession and U.S. social welfare delivery system. Critical analysis of social problems and policy and service responses. Emphasis upon the mutual relationships among policy, practice and research. Investigation of the impact of social policy upon diverse and vulnerable groups.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • SOWK 5313 - Social Work Policy Practice

    3 hours

    Introduces foundational knowledge and skills in policy practice, including the policy-making process and intervention techniques aimed at impacting and changing social welfare and public policies. Analysis of contemporary social issues, public policy and social welfare programs. Examination of global influences that affect U.S. social policy. 

    Prerequisite(s): SOWK 5303 .

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • SOWK 5323 - Social Work Administration and Management

    3 hours

    Addresses administration and management leadership across a variety of human service settings with an emphasis on managing competing and limited resources. Examines organizational theory, knowledge and skills for effective administration and management including planning, supervision, developing agency policy and procedure, working with boards, budgeting, fund raising and grant writing.

    Prerequisite(s): Formal admission to the MSW program.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • SOWK 5333 - Social Work Advanced Policy Analysis

    3 hours

    Builds upon policy practice skills and knowledge and macro community practice techniques. Presents frameworks for policy research and analysis. Advanced analysis and critique of social welfare policies that affect families and diverse and oppressed populations. Advocacy and intervention techniques aimed at positively impacting social welfare and public policies. Focus upon legislative research and written and verbal persuasion skills.

    Prerequisite(s): SOWK 5323 .

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • SOWK 5403 - Social Work Research Methods

    3 hours

    Covers foundational concepts, principles and methods of scientific inquiry, focusing on quantitative and qualitative designs and analysis and use of existing research in practice and policy. Examines evidence-based practice as a process of inquiry. Explores cultural and ethical considerations and the role of research in advocating for under-served and special populations. 

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • SOWK 5413 - Social Work Program and Practice Evaluation

    3 hours

    Builds upon quantitative and qualitative methods and analysis in order to gain knowledge and skills about practice and program accountability and effectiveness. Focuses upon evaluation of social work practice and programs including single system design, needs assessments, and process and outcome evaluation. Covers use of logic models in program design and evaluation. 

    Prerequisite(s): Formal admission to the MSW program

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • SOWK 5500 - Seminar in Human Behavior and the Social Environment

    3 hours

    Examination of normality and diversity in human behavior and of the various social service issues, societal values and social service programs addressing needs and problems in human development and behavior.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • SOWK 5503 - Death, Dying and Bereavement

    3 hours

    Examines services for individuals and families experiencing end-of-life issues and addresses concepts and skills for effective practice in a variety of settings. Integration of theory, research and practice in relation to grief processes. Exploration of societal and cultural factors in the practice context. Application of ethical and legal issues to practice.   

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • SOWK 5513 - Practice in Mental Health

    3 hours

    Presents theory and methods of assessment and intervention for working with persons who have diagnosed serious mental illness with an emphasis upon recovery-oriented evidence informed practices. Explores complex legal and ethical issues. Analysis of cultural and gender appropriate methods which promote social justice and human rights.   

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • SOWK 5533 - Theories and Interventions with Children

    3 hours

    Focuses on theory and interventions with children and parents with an emphasis upon attachment, development, ecosystems, trauma and cultural context. Covers practice with children individually and in groups, parent/child dyad approaches, and family interventions. Demonstrates expressive therapies and parent/child art therapy techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • SOWK 5543 - Child Maltreatment: Assessment and Intervention

    3 hours

    Addresses theory and research of the etiology and developmental consequences of child maltreatment. Analyzes the dynamics of child physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological maltreatment, neglect and indicators of risk. Covers evidence informed assessment and interventions. Explores the effects of child abuse and neglect across the lifespan.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • SOWK 5553 - Foster Care, Adoption and Permanency Planning

    3 hours

    Focuses on engagement, assessment and intervention with children who are in foster care, adoption and/or permanency planning in public, tribal or private child welfare systems. Covers key social work, legal and judicial processes from each domain. Addresses implementation of the Indian Child Welfare Act. Explores themes of attachment, identity, grief and loss.  

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • SOWK 5803 - Social Work Foundation Field Seminar and Field Practicum I

    3 hours

    Facilitates integration of foundation field practicum and classroom learning through processing and discussion of field issues and situations. Students gain knowledge of and apply models of critical reflective practice, effective use of supervision and ethical decision-making. Includes a supervised social work field practicum in a community agency or program related to current course work. Practice experience and demonstration of foundation social work skills in an applied setting. Requires a minimum of 200 clock hours at the agency.

    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into practicum and satisfactory completion of SOWK 5103 , SOWK 5203 , SOWK 5213 , SOWK 5303  and SOWK 5403 .

    Corequisite(s): SOWK 5113 , SOWK 5223  and SOWK 5313 .

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • SOWK 5813 - Social Work Foundation Field Seminar and Field Practicum II

    3 hours

    Facilitates integration of foundation field practicum and all foundation level classroom learning through processing and discussion of field issues and situations. Students gain knowledge of and apply evaluation of practice. Includes practice in a community agency or program related to current course work, which is a supervised social work field practicum in an agency setting. Practice experience and demonstration of foundation social work skills in an applied setting. Requires a minimum of 200 clock hours at the agency.

    Prerequisite(s): SOWK 5803 .

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • SOWK 5833 - Social Work Advanced Field Seminar and Field Practicum I

    3 hours

    The seminar facilitates integration of advanced field practicum and classroom learning through processing and discussion of field issues and situations. Assignments based upon advanced field social work topics. Supervised social work field practicum in an agency setting. Includes practice in a community agency or program related to current course work. Practice and demonstration of advanced year social work skills in an applied setting. Requires a minimum of 250 clock hours in the agency.

    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into practicum.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • SOWK 5843 - Social Work Advanced Field Seminar and Field Practicum II

    3 hours

    The seminar facilitates integration of advanced field practicum and classroom learning through processing and discussion of field issues and situations. Assignments based upon advanced field social work topics. Supervised social work field practicum in an agency setting. Includes practice in a community agency or program related to current course work. Practice and demonstration of advanced year social work skills in an applied setting. Requires a minimum of 250 clock hours in the agency.

    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into practicum and satisfactory completion of SOWK 5233 , SOWK 5323 , SOWK 5413  and SOWK 5833 .

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • SOWK 5903 - Seminar in Social Work, Current Issues

    3 hours

    Issues and topics in contemporary social work of interest to students in various graduate programs but not covered by course offerings.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
  
  • SOWK 5911 - Independent Study I

    1 hour

    Independent or tutorial work in selected areas of social work.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.

    May be repeated for credit.

    Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
    Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40
 

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