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Mass Communication Public Relations courses may be classified as follows:
Core Courses:
PR 604 , PR 605 , PR 609 , PR 615 , PR 616 , PR 617 , PR 629 .
Elective Courses:
PR 601 , PR 611 , PR 613 , PR 618 , PR 621 , PR 622 , PR 623 , PR 624 , PR 625 , PR 628 , PR 631 , PR 638 , PR 639 , PR 691 , PR 692 , PR 693 , PR 694 , PR 695, PR 699 , PR 799 .
Thesis/Project:
PR 980 , PR 981 .
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PR 618 - Public Relations for Non-Profit Organizations
This course explains the function of non-profit public relations in society and covers its techniques, communication methods, media and research methodologies. It also examines the appropriate tools to understand the decision-making process of creating and evaluating non-profit communication programs.
Lecture
3 Credits
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PR 621 - Writing for Organizations
A hands-on course in writing executive letters, annual reports, and copy for institutional advertising, brochures, house organs and promotional literature.
Lecture
3 Credits
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PR 622 - Electronic Graphics and Publication Design
A hands-on course in electronic graphics design for print and the web that will familiarize students with both the technical and conceptual aspects of information visualization. Publication design for newspapers, newsletters and magazines as well as web site design will be covered.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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PR 623 - Fund Raising for Institutional Development
The analysis of the communication needs of non-profit organizations in areas such as healthcare, education and public service, and the means of implementing those needs with focus on the techniques of eliciting public support and fund raising.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered When Needed
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PR 624 - Business and Professional Presentations
A course in public speaking and speech writing in the context of organizational communication and public relations. Areas of study include audience analysis, message selection and delivery with the use of audio-visual aids and techniques for handling the media through press conferences, briefings and meetings.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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PR 625 - International Communication
A survey of the communications systems of leading nations of the world and of the social, economic, and political factors that influence them; critical examination of problems such as international communications flow and the world information order; study of their impact on the operations of international and multi-national corporations and agencies.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered When Needed
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PR 628 - Public Relations for Entertainment and Sports
This course is designed to offer an intensive study opportunity in an area of specialization not covered in great depth by existing courses. The course examines essential elements of entertainment and sports public relations with an emphasis on strategies, campaigns, media relations, carrers, publicity writing and promotional materials.
Lecture
3 Credits
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PR 629 - Converged Technology Applications for Public Relations
A practical course examining and applying current communications technologies and strategies to enable graduate students to develop and produce effective PR vehicles of the caliber and nature used in modern communications organizations. The course will deal with blog and Web site creation, social media, audio and video production and strategy development. Includes software and technical training.
Lecture
3 Credits
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PR 631 - Integrated Marketing Communications
A study of the concepts of marketing and its application in public relations. The emerging relationship between advertising, marketing and public relations is also explored.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered When Needed
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PR 638 - Investor Relations
This course provides an overview of corporation investor relations. Through investor relations, a combination of finance and marketing, public companies communicate with their shareholders and market their company’s stock as investment.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered When Needed
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PR 639 - Community and Government Relations
This course will provide an in-depth analysis of how community relations are practiced as part of an overall public relations and communications program. The integration of community relations and government affairs will be emphasized through case studies.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered When Needed
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PR 640 - Campaign Communication: The Press, Strategy Design and Implementation
Introduction to political communication in the modern American context and how the media cover political campaigns. Emphasis will be on the development and implementation of an effective communications strategy as well as how to gain favorable coverage. Among the topics addressed: message discipline, free media, crisis management, new media usage (internet, websites, social networking, mobile technologies, etc.), development of press releases, issues briefs, direct mail letters, fact sheets, talking points, and the like.
Lecture
3 Credits
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PR 645 - Campaign Advertising and Marketing
The three major types of advertising will be addressed in this course, involuntary (cable, broadcast TV, radio…), voluntary (mail, print…), and collateral (yard signs, bumper stickers, brochures). In addition, the course will focus on the development and implementation of a successful advertising plan, as well as critical issues such as cost, crisis management, planning, and the like.
Lecture
3 Credits
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PR 691 - Special Topics in Communication
A course designed to provide a seminar study opportunity in a specific area of interest to students or to explore current developments in organizational communication and public relations. (Contact the Program Director for further information: May be repeated for credit only twice, and only 2 special topics permitted in degree program.)
Seminar
3 Credits
Offered When Needed
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PR 692 - Special Topics in Communication
A course designed to provide a seminar study opportunity in a specific area of interest to students or to explore current developments in organizational communication and public relations. (Contact the Program Director for further information: not more than two special topics permitted.)
Lecture
3 Credits
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PR 693 - Special Topics in Communication
A course designed to provide a seminar study opportunity in a specific area of interest to students or to explore current developments in organizational communication and public relations. (Contact the program director for further information; not more than two special topics permitted).
Lecture
3 Credits
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PR 694 - Special Topics in Communications
A course designed to provide a seminar study opportunity in a specific area of interest to students or to explore current developments in organizational communication and public relations. (Contact the Program Director for further information: not more than two special topics permitted.)
Lecture
3 Credits
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PR 699 - Internship in Communications
The internship offers students hands-on experience in the field of corporate communication and public relations. It is open only to students who have completed most of their coursework and are in good academic standing.
Internship
3 Credits
Chairperson Approval Required Offered in Fall Winter & Spring Trimester
Department Consent Required
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PR 799 - Independent Study in Communication
An opportunity for directed research in an area of corporate communication and public relations, not covered by course offerings. This project will be supervised by a faculty advisor. Admission only with the written approval of the program director; only one independent study is permitted.
Independent Study
3 Credits
Department Approval Required. Offered in Fall Winter & Spring Trimester
Department Consent Required
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PR 980 - Thesis/Project Preparation
Directed research in a seminar format culminating in the submission of the written proposal for the masters thesis. Contact the Program Director for written permission and advisement.
Thesis Research
3 Credits
Department Approval Required. Offered in Fall Winter & Spring Trimester
Department Consent Required
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PR 981 - Thesis/Project
Preparation of the master’s thesis under the guidance of the mentor. Admission to this course is open only to those who have successfully completed the Thesis Proposal Seminar. Contact the program director for written permission and advisement.
Thesis Research
3 Credits
Prerequisite: PR 980
Department Approval Required. Offered in Fall Winter & Spring Trimester
Department Consent Required
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Mathematics Mathematics courses may be classified as follows:
Common Core (all degrees):
MTH 620 , MTH 705 , MTH 708 .
MST Core:
MTH 650 , MTH 651 .
MSED Core:
MTH 710 .
MSED Electives:
Analysis:
MTH 621, MTH 701 , MTH 707 .
Algebra:
MTH 650 , MTH 651 , MTH 702 .
Logic:
MTH 704 , MTH 709 .
General:
MTH 622, MTH 703 , MTH 710 , MTH 990 , MTH 999.
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MTH 620 - Analysis I
This course extends and enriches the ideas of elementary calculus by emphasizing the logical development of the subject. The definitions theorems and proofs of concepts from the real number system, limits and continuity, the differential calculus, the integral calculus, and selected topics from vector calculus and multivariate calculus are explored. This course combines the content of analysis with pedagogy appropriate to teach prealgebra, algebra, precalculus and calculus to adolescents.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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MTH 650 - Linear Algebra
Vector spaces; linear transformation; matrices, determinants, canonical forms; eigenvalues and eigenvectors; Hamilton-Cayley Theorem; linear functionals; bilinear forms; normed linear spaces.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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MTH 651 - Abstract Algebra
Study of structures of groups, rings, fields, polynomial forms and functions. Appropriate applications to content of high school algebra course.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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MTH 701 - Complex Function Theory
Complex numbers; point set topology; functions of a complex variable; integral theorems; calculus of residues; infinite series and infinite products; conformal mapping; analytic continuation.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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MTH 702 - Number Theory
Analytical, algebraic and combinational methods in the additive and multiplicative theory of numbers; divisibility and factorization; Theorems of Fermat, Euler, and Wilson; primitive roots, quadratic reciprocity; sums of squares.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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MTH 703 - Topology
Topological spaces; continuous functions; induced topological structures; separation properties; connectedness; compactifications; metrizability; uniform spaces; fixed point theorems.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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MTH 704 - Discrete Mathematical Models
Combinations, logic set theory, Boolean algebra, relations and functions, graph theory, linear programming, and game theory.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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MTH 705 - Topics in Modern Geometry
An examination of modern and classical geometries especially the axiomatic development of Euclidean and hyperbolic geometry. The historical evolution of non-Euclidean geometries will be considered with an emphasis on the philosophical and pedagogical implications. This course combines the content of modern geometry with the pedagogy appropriate to teach geometrical concepts to adolescents.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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MTH 707 - Differential Equations
Fundamental existence theorems; exact equations; linear equations; series solutions of nonsingular and singular equations; systems of equations; Sturm-Liouville eigenvalue problems.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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MTH 708 - History of Mathematics
Development of mathematical concepts and methods from ancient times to present including bases for number systems, Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry, origins of algebra and calculus. This course offers mathematics teachers material that can enliven their pedagogy with the stories of the great discoveries and changes in mathematics and the people who made them.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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MTH 709 - Foundations of Math
Symbolic logic; truth functions and quantifiers; axiomatization of first-order logic; deductive theories; mathematical induction; set operations; real and complex number systems.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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MTH 710 - Probability and Statistics
A course that explores discrete probability, probability distributions, data analysis, descriptive statistics, and both parametric and non-parametric statistical inference. This course combines the content of probability and statistics with the pedagogy appropriate to teaching these subjects to adolescents.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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MTH 990 - Special Topics in Mathematics
Special Topics in Mathematics.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered When Needed
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GEO 990 - Special Topics in Geography
This course will study topics of curent interest in geography which are not covered in another course offered by the department. It will be scheduled periodically as the needs and interests of students and faculty dictate.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered When Needed
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POL 600 - Campaigns and Elections Workshop
This workshop is offered over the course of one weekend at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. It is designed to introduce students to the basics of American political campaigns and elections, as well as to provide an overview of the program. The workshop will address the basic aspects of campaign operations, each of which will be addressed in more depth in subsequent course work. This includes the basics of campaign management and staff work, as well as: fund raising, research, advising, press, scheduling, field operations, and more.
Lecture
1 Credits
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POL 641 - Political and Coalition Building in Campaigns
This course will examine the state of parties, voting, elections, and campaigns in the modern American context. Special attention will be given to the best ways to build political support around the campaign and candidate, as well as the best ways to create structural support and appeal to special interest groups.
Lecture
3 Credits
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POL 643 - Political Research Methods
An introduction and overview of the basic aspects of political campaign research. Topics include a basic introduction to quantitative and qualitative research design, with special emphasis on how to conduct, assess, and manage research using those techniques most often practiced in the field: polling, focus groups testing, candidate research, opposition research, district research, past election analysis, etc.
Lecture
3 Credits
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POL 893 - Civil Liberties in Modern America
Topics to be covered include recent interpretations of the American Bill of Rights; the right to privacy, personal freedom, women’s rights, racial equality, criminal justice, rights of the poor, and freedom of expression. New frontier areas such as abortion and gay liberation rights will be considered.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered When Needed
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POL 899 - Politics of Development
A study of the meaning and effects of modernization, dependency, globalization, and related theories and their application to political, social, and economic challenges of developing states. The relationship between development and democracy, the role of international foreign aid, and the impact of indebtedness on political stability will be analyzed with an emphasis in developing Latin Anerican, East Asian and African states.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered When Needed
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POL 999 - Independent Study
An opportunity will be provided for the serious student to engage in directed research or analysis in a chosen area. The student must select an advisor from the department and submit, in writing, an outline of the proposed topic. An interim report will be followed by the submission of the final research project. Available only in the fall or spring semseter. May be repeated once with the approval of the department chair.
Independent Study
3 Credits
Department Consent Required
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PSY 601 - History and Systems: Issues and Controversies
Basic principles and problems in psychology are discussed from theoretical and historical perspectives. Research topics, proposals, and experiments may be developed from various issues to satisfy the M.A. research requirements.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in the Fall Semester
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PSY 602 - Pro-seminar in Personality and Social Psychology
A critical analysis of the major theoretical orientations that bear upon contemporary personality and social psychology through their historical significance and their current manifestations. Topics include the situational and dispositional aspects of attribution theory, interpersonal relationships, social exchange theory and pro-social behavior.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in the Fall Semester
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PSY 603 - Experimental Research Methods in Cognition
Designed to enhance and expand students’ skills and knowledge of research methods, concepts, and designs. Topics include hypothesis development, experimental and non-experimental designs, data collection, and data analysis.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in the Spring Semester
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PSY 605 - Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology: Advanced Concepts
Advanced quantitative methods to evaluate research data including higher order analysis of variance design, analysis of covariance, repeated measures analysis, multiple regression, and single-subject (n=1) designs. Prerequisite: a psychology statistics course or permission of the instructor.
Lecture
3 Credits
Psy Stats Course Req or Permission of Instructor Offered in the Fall Semester
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PSY 607 - Professional Issues and Legal Requirements
Examines professional behavior, the ethical and legal standards which apply to psychologists and others who apply psychological principles to contemporary problems. Also emphasized are the processes involved with the practice of consultation and communication with various constituencies.
Lecture
3 Credits
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PSY 608 - Quasi-Experimental and Non-Experimental Research Designs
Methods of systematic observation in quasi-experimental and non-experimental research designs will be discussed. Specific topics include sampling procedures, the intact-group problem, content analysis, survey construction and scaling techniques, and potential biases associated with the various methodologies.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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PSY 610 - Psychological Applications of Multivariate Statistics
Multivariate statistical techniques for evaluating psychological data. Topics include principal components analysis, factor analysis, discriminant function analysis, multivariate analysis of variance and covariance, multi-way frequency analysis, canonical correlation, path analysis, model building and issues of data screening and plotting.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY 605
Offered in the Spring Semester
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PSY 611 - Physiological Bases of Behavior
An examination of the literature on the physiological bases of behavior. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of the role of the nervous system in determining behavior and an understanding of the cellular and molecular foundations of neurons, development, and anatomy. Explores neurological dysfunction and the effects on sensation, perception, movement, language, and learning.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in the Fall Semester
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PSY 612 - Advanced Experimental Research Methods in Sensation and Perception
An examination of the methods and the physical and psychological mechanisms of sensory and perceptual processes is covered from a comparative perspective. Various sensory and perceptual systems are explored in research literature and experimental design.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite:PSY 605
Offered in the Spring Semester
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PSY 613 - Psychopathology
Fundamental theory and research in the diagnosis and treatment of psychopathology. Emphasis is on empirically derived theories and organized by the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. Etiological implications for prevention, management and treatment are explored.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in the Fall Semester
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PSY 614 - Counseling Theory and Practice
This course examines the theoretical foundations of counseling and psychotherapy from historical, comparative, and empirical perspectives. The development and current status of five major orientations (psychodynamic, phenomenological, cognitive, behavioral and systems) will be studied.
Lecture
3 Credits
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PSY 615 - Basic Interviewing and Counseling Practices
This course examines the aspects of foundational theories for interviewing approaches that may be applied in a variety of settings and for different purposes. Specific interviewing skills for gathering information relevant to assessment and intervention for lifestyle issues, career, education and personal problems are studied and practiced. Factors common to most interviewing counseling practices are examined from a multicultural and interactional perspective.
Lecture
3 Credits
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PSY 616 - The Psychology of Exceptional Individuals
Qualities, characteristics, problems and aids for exceptional children, adolescents and adults are reviewed. Topics include mental retardation, mental superiority, sensory handicaps, learning disability and emotional disturbance. Relevant laws and school regulations will also be discussed.
Lecture
3 Credits
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PSY 617 - Health Psychology
Utilizing the biopsychosocial model, the mind-body problem and the interventions it suggests are studied. Topics include health behavior and social learning theory, attribution and attitudes as they apply to problems such as health promotion, disease prevention, reactions to illness, management of chronic and terminal illness, and adherence to treatment regimens. Methods of evaluation of clinical services are addressed.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in the Fall Semester
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PSY 618 - Understanding and Treatment of Addictive Behavior
The unique group of behaviors classified as addictive are studied from a behavioral and social view. Disorders such as substance abuse, excessive gambling and the like share patterns and are explored in various populations. Methods for dealing with these problems in the family, school, and other settings are also studied.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered When Needed
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PSY 620 - Dynamics of Group Processes
The unique characteristics of groups and group processes are explored. Topics include the nature and function of groups, group task performance, decision making in groups, and the impact of group leadership. Groups which form in a variety of settings such as family, peer, school, work, and psychotherapeutic are considered.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in the Fall Semester
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PSY 622 - Advanced Lifespan Development
An overview of major issues in contemporary developmental psychology from birth through death. Emphasis is placed on theory, conceptual issues, successful and emerging methodology, major research projects and selected research findings. Also emphasized are models of development in culturally diverse populations. Students will develop the sensitivity and skills needed to work with individuals from diverse populations.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in the Spring Semester
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PSY 623 - Stress: Affective, Cognitive and Behavioral Components
This course will describe the sources and consequences of stress. Relevant personality theory, terminology and human physiology will be explored. A variety of instruments which measure stress levels will be utilized. Direct and palliative coping strategies such as cognitive restructuring, assertiveness training and imagery will be taught.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in the Spring Semester
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PSY 626 - Community Psychology and Traumatology
This course attempts to understand people and find solutions that exist within their social world. It reviews psychological problems in the community and also those issues associated with a variety of types of trauma and their impact on the individual, community and culture. The theoretical, diagnostic and practical approaches to Post-Traumatic Stress are explored. Interventions for children and adults who have suffered abuse, accidents or disaster are reviewed with the goal of preparing the student for becoming part of the community and individual recovery process.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in the Fall Semester
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PSY 627 - Behavioral Assessment and Intervention
General methods of behavioral assessment, self-report, direct behavioral observations and physiological recordings are applied to therapy and the treatment of dysfunctional behavior. Specific behavioral problems as well as interventions to ameliorate behavioral difficulties are explored. Assessments and interventions addressing anxiety, depression, social skills, disruptive behavior, inattention and impulsivity are utilized in order for students to gain practical skills in behavioral assessment and intervention.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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PSY 629 - Conflict Resolution: Theory and Practice
Understanding conflict and conflict resolution from an interpersonal and global perspective. Topics include the functions of conflict, theories of decision making, strategies and tactics of bargaining, violence and war.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in the Fall Semester
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PSY 631 - Psychological Aspects of Sexual Health
A study of sexual health from a psychological viewpoint. Topics include environmental determinants of sexuality, sexual arousal and response, marital sexuality, sexual variance, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual dysfunction, sexual coercion, and other topics decided upon by the class.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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PSY 632 - Sports Psychology
The psychological dimensions of sports in general and the participating athlete in particular are examined via major theories and research methodologies that relate to human performance and exercise behavior. Topics include personality, motivation, physiology, arousal and performance group dynamics, recreation and youth development.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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PSY 634 - Cognition and Learning
In this course, various theories and research on learning, memory, and cognition are examined. Also discussed in the course are current issues in the field such as consciousness and the brain, decision making, emotion, and cognition.
Lecture
3 Credits
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PSY 636 - Intellectual Assessment
An examination of the methods of assessment and testing. Emphasis will be placed on the administration, scoring, interpretation, and formal communication of results of intellectual and visual motor testing. The use of test results in the educational placement process will also be reviewed. Note: School psychology students must pass this course with a grade of B or better in order to be eligible for placement in internships.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY 605
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PSY 637 - Intellectual and Educational Assessment
This course will focus on the history, administration, interpretation and practical uses of intelligence and achievement measures. Emphasis will be placed on the administration, scoring, interpretation and formal communication of results of intellectual and achievement testing. The use of tests with special populations will be reviewed also. Intervention planning, consultation/collaboration in the school setting, and curriculum-based assessment/measures will be addressed also. Coverage of scholarly aspects of intelligence and achievement testing, as well as acquisition of core skills in the administration, scoring, interpretation, and utility of tests and results will be key areas of study. Note: School psychology students must pass this course with a grade of B or better in order to be eligible for placement in internships.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite:PSY 605
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PSY 638 - Personality Assessment
An examination of assessment methods with a particular focus on interviews, projective tests, objective personality measures, and vocational testing. Emphasis will be placed on the administration, scoring, interpretation, and formal communication of results.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Fall & Spring
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PSY 640 - Practicum in Community/Health Psychology
Supervised training appropriate to the student’s level of coursework and experience in interviewing, assessment, and individual intervention in a community health care or organizational setting. The sites will be determined by the student and the instructor.
Internship
3 Credits
Prerequisite:Completion of 30 credits in Program and Dept Approval
Offered in the Spring Semester
Department Consent Required
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PSY 642 - Internship in Mental Health: Community/Clinical
Supervised training appropriate to the student’s level of coursework. Focus is on the application of knowledge gained from various courses and obtainment of experience in interviewing, assessment, and individual/group intervention. Sites to be determined by the student and the instructor.
Internship
3 Credits
Prerequisite: 30 credits in program and chair approval.
Offered When Needed
Department Consent Required
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PSY 643 - Internship in Mental Health: Community/Clinical
Supervised training appropriate to the student’s level of coursework. Focus is on the application of knowledge gained from various courses and obtainment of experience in interviewing, assessment, and individual/group intervention. Sites to be determined by the student and the instructor.
Internship
3 Credits
Prerequisite: 30 credits in program and chair approval.
Department Consent Required
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PSY 645 - Seminar in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Introduction to theories and research that underlie the field of industrial and organizational psychology. The psychological consequences of organizational structure, organizational development and change, and leadership are examined. Implications and applications in various organizational contexts are considered.
Seminar
3 Credits
Offered in the Fall Semester
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PSY 646 - Survey Methodology in Industrial-Organizational Psychology
The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive overview of the survey research process as well as practical applications of survey methods within the field of industrial-organizational psychology. Topics include preliminary surveillance need assessment, formulation of research questions and hypotheses, survey construction, sampling procedures, instrument validation, data collection and analysis, surveying errors, reporting results, and utilization of findings.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in the Fall Semester
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PSY 649 - Personnel Psychology
An overview of the field of personnel psychology and personnel research. Topics include: organizational staffing, human resource planning, job analysis, recruiting methods, selection methods, employment testing, orientation/socialization of new employees, employee assistance programs (EAPs), compensation, and employee benefits.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in the Spring Semester
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PSY 650 - Practicum in School Psychology
An examination of the role and functions of school psychologists. Emphasis will be placed on introducing the student to relevant ethical, state and federal guideline. Students will work with a licensed school psychologist in a school setting.
Lecture
1 Credits
Offered in Fall & Spring
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PSY 651 - Work Performance Prediction and Assessment
Course considers conceptual and practical issues and procedures for performance prediction, assessment, and appraisal in the workplace. Appraisal methods and rating formats are discussed in relation to issues of criteria relevance, legal considerations, and the distinction between subjective ratings and objective measures of performance. Focus is on the design of valid and efficient programs for assessment and prediction of job performance of individuals for the purposes of selection, development, and promotion.
Lecture
3 Credits
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PSY 652 - School Consultation
An examination of the consultation process within the school setting. Emphasis will be placed on the various theoretical perspectives, strategies and stages of consultation. Course will focus on consultation with school-based teams, parents and teachers and other school personnel.
Lecture
3 Credits
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PSY 653 - Compensation Management
This course will present a comprehensive analysis of current compensation practices. It will provide the student with an understanding of the theories followed in developing, implementing and administering these programs. An in-depth review of the future direction of compensation programs resulting from environmental requirements will be studied. Case studies will be used to apply theory to current situations.
Lecture
3 Credits
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PSY 654 - Training and Development
This course is conducted as a participatory seminar devoted to the examination of the organization, administration, design, implementation and evaluations of training, continuing education and staff development programs.
Lecture
3 Credits
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PSY 660 - Practicum in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Supervised experience in applying employment related theory, procedural knowledge, and analytical and statistical tools to help design and manage organizational programs, primarily in the area of human resources. The internship experience is to take place in an organizational setting and focus on areas such as employee selection, leadership assessment, training design and development, job analysis, performance appraisal, and organizational assessment. The experience should expose the student to a diverse group of supervisors, co-workers, and clients, and should require teamwork, project management, and effective communication skills. The student must complete 300 hours of supervised work at the practicum site.
Lecture
3 Credits
Completion of 30 crs in Program Chairperson Approval Required Offered in Fall & Spring
Department Consent Required
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PSY 665 - Contemporary Issues in School Psychology
This course reviews various recent developments and best practices in school psychology. Emphasis will be placed on alternative models and methods of assessment, consultation, and intervention as part of a systematic data collection process that results in empirically-based decisions about service delivery and that permit an evaluation of service outcome. Specific topics also include: functional behavior assessment, curriculum-based assessment, Response-to-Intervention (RTI), Positive Behavioral Supports, diversity awareness, and legal and professional issues.
Lecture
3 Credits
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PSY 667 - Internship in School Psychology 1
Supervised training appropriate to the student’s level of course work with an emphasis on gaining experience in consultation, assessment and intervention in a school setting. Preparation for the PRAXIS test is also included. Student must complete a minimum of 400 hours at a site determined by the student and the instructor.
Internship
3 Credits
Offered in the Spring Semester
Department Consent Required
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PSY 668 - Internship in School Psychology 2
This course is a continuation of PSY 667 . Further supervised training designed to provide experience in consultation, crisis intervention, assessment, and counseling of students in elementary and/or secondary school settings. Student must complete a minimum of 800 hours at a site determined by the student and the instructor.
Internship
3 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY 667
Completion of 30 crs in Program
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PSY 672 - Research Methods for Industrial-Organizational Psychology
This course develops competence in planning and conducting research in industrial-organizational psychology using research methods and data analytic tools employed by human resources and organizational development practitioners. Topics include: experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental designs and methodologies; sampling procedures; survey construction; content analysis; and univariate/multivariate statistical techniques for data analysis.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY 605
Offered in the Spring Semester
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PSY 675 - Work Motivation
This course provides: An analysis of theories and principles of human motivation as applied to individuals and groups within organizations. Emphasis is on the study of the major theories of motivation, and the relation between motivational processes, individual differences, and organizational variables. Topics include: goal setting, job enrichment, participative management, leadership, and social influences on motivation.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY 649
Offered in the Fall Semester
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PSY 676 - Training and Development in Industrial-Organizational Psychology
This course reviews relevant psychological theory and research concerning training and development in organizations. Topics include: needs analysis, training models, learning principles, transfer of training, instructional methodology, and the evaluation of training and development programs.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY 649 or permission of Program Director
Offered in the Spring Semester
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PSY 678 - Consulting and Organizational Change
This course provides students with an understanding of the consulting process based on organizational best practices, and includes a study of the consultant role during the entry, diagnostic, and intervention phases of the change process. Topics include: identifying the need for change in organizations, initiating procedures for organizational change, overcoming resistance to organizational change, assessing formal and informal effects of organizational change, and measuring the effectiveness of the change agent.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY 649 or permisson of Program Director
Offered in the Spring Semester
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PSY 681 - Thesis Supervision
An independent project demonstrating competence in empirical research is accomplished in this course.
Thesis Research
3 Credits
Prerequisite: Completion of 18-30 credits in the program and departmental permission
Completion of 30 crs in Program. Offered in the Fall Semester
Department Consent Required
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PSY 683 - Literature Review Paper Seminar
Students develop papers investigating topics of personal interest, write a synthesis of the related literature and discuss findings.
Seminar
3 Credits
Prerequisite: Completion of 30 crs in program and Dept Consentc
Offered in the Fall Semester
Department Consent Required
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CSD 500 - Language Disorders in Adults
This course is designed to provide graduate students of speech-language pathology with an understanding of the etiology, neural substrates, characteristics, assessment and treatment of speech and language disorders in adults due to brain damage, including aphasia, traumatic brain injury, and right hemisphere disorders. Students will learn through assigned reading, lectures and class projects. Clinical case presentations, including case history, neurological exam results, behavioral symptoms, and lesion information will be used to explore clinically relevant issues and to develop basic differential diagnosis skills.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisites: CSD 515 and CSD 505 (CSD 505 may be taken concurrently)
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CSD 501 - Voice Disorders
This course will address the physiologic, acoustic, and perceptual characteristics of voice disorders in children and adults. Current theories of the etiology and natural course of voice disorders will be discussed, with emphasis upon the biomechanics of abnormal voice production. Evidence-based assessment and treatment will be studied, including some of the medical and surgical interventions that may accompany voice therapy.
Lecture
3 Credits
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CSD 505 - Neuroanatomy and Physiology
Advanced course in anatomy and physiology, addressing the neurological development, functioning, and lifespan changes of typical communication, with emphasis upon clinical correlates of neurological impairments of speech, language, swallowing, and hearing disorders.
Lecture
3 Credits
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CSD 515 - Language Disorders in Children
Advanced study of child language disorders, focusing on assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children with developmental disability, autism and other pervasive developmental disorder, such as specific language impairment, brain injury, cerebral palsy, and hearing loss. Course will also examine multicultural issues surrounding assessment and treatment of child language disorders, and literacy and language impairment.
Lecture
3 Credits
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CSD 517 - Research Methods in Speech and Hearing
Introduction to basic research design and methodology used to study basic and applied communication sciences and disorders, with emphasis on critical assessment of published research to support evidence-based clinical practice. The course will include development of technical writing skills, conducting effective library and internet searches, selection and interpretation of graphical data, and recognition of common statistical models
Lecture
3 Credits
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CSD 519 - Language Development and Disorders in School-Age Children
This course will present the role of the speech language pathologist (SLP) working with school-age children. Language and literacy development and disorders associated with the school-age population will be discussed. Assessment techniques, intervention strategies, service delivery models, and collaboration with other professionals will be emphasized. School-age speech and language therapy’s connection to literacy and other areas of academic curriculum will be addressed.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: CSD 515
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CSD 521 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication
In this course, students will be introduced to augmentative and alternative communication technologies. The students will gain familiarities with technologies and strategies. The course will discuss severity and impairment and types of disabilities who may benefit from AAC. Assessment and intervention will be discussed. Students will address research and clinical practice associated with AAC.
Lecture
3 Credits
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CSD 522 - Cranial Facial Anomalies
In this course, students will be introduced to oral facial anomalies. This course will address research and clinical practice associated with cranial facial anomalies. This course will examine the characteristics of embryologic development, anatomy and physiology of the velopharyngeal system, characteristics of a cleft lip and cleft palate
Lecture
3 Credits
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CSD 523 - Childhood Motor Speech Disorders
In this course, students will be introduced to childhood motor speech disorders. This course will address childhood dysarthria’s and developmental and verbal apraxia, types and characteristics of dysarthria’s and apraxia.
Lecture
3 Credits
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CSD 524 - Dysphagia in Adults and Children
In this course, students will be introduced to dysphagia within the adult and pediatric populations. This course will address anatomy and physiology related to swallowing as well as tracheotomy and ventilation purposes.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: CSD 505
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CSD 525 - Special Topics in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
In this course, students will be introduced to various settings including but not limited to medical, school, and early intervention services. ASHA standards and state requirements will be discussed. Service delivery, caseloads, special need populations. This course will address research and clinical practice associated with special topics in the discipline.
Lecture
3 Credits
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