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TLCI 551 - Environmental Education Theory and Practice
Existing and emerging theory and practice related to environmental education. Environmental education as a method of curriculum integration. Planning, implementing, and assessing environmental education programs.
Credits: 3
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TLCI 552 - Evaluating Secondary Schools
Focus on characteristics of quality and processes of evaluating secondary schools. Attention given to development of reports of evaluation and models for their implementation.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: TLCI 523 and TLCI 537, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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TLCI 567 - Portrayal of Teachers in Film
Crosslisted as ETT 567X. Examination of the portrayal of teachers in movies with emphases on trends, related educational issues and topics, and connections between practicing teachers’ professional lives and those of teacher characters.
Credits: 3
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TLCI 570 - Planning and Implementing Outdoor Education Programs
Planning and implementing outdoor education experiences of varying lengths and the acquisition, development, and maintenance of outdoor education programs and facilities.
Credits: 3
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TLCI 575 - Seminar in Environmental Education
Identification and analysis of current problems, issues, and practices in environmental education.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3
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TLCI 585A - Field-Based Teaching Practicum
Individualized course for practicing secondary educators and teaching teams. Focus on practical and immediately useful instructional improvement experiences and projects under the guidance of secondary education faculty. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours. Does not fulfill student teaching requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3-6
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TLCI 585B - Clinic-Based Teaching Practicum
Campus clinic-based practicum for secondary educators to develop master teaching skills. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. Does not fulfill the student teaching requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: TLCI 537 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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TLCI 586 - Internship
A. Curriculum (3-9)
B. Professional Development Leadership (3-9)
D. Environmental Education (1-12)
E. Secondary Education (3-9)
Work individually or in small groups in a practical situation under guidance of a staff member of that setting and a university supervisor. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-12
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TLCI 586G - Internship: National Board Certification
For students seeking course credits after successful completion of National Board Certification/ACE credits.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Submission of ACE/National Board Certification transcript.
Credits: 3-9
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TLCI 587 - Teaching Practicum
A. Curriculum Leadership
B. Secondary Education
Designed for actively engaged teachers interested in improving their teaching skills. Clinical work with the guidance of experienced professionals and consultants in teacher education. Experiences arranged to meet the needs, concerns, and interests of each individual. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. Does not fulfill the student teaching requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-6
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TLCI 589X - Practicum in Multilingual/Multicultural Education
Crosslisted as LTIC 589. Selected field experiences and instructional design projects in multilingual/multicultural education for those who are interested in improving professional skills for serving diverse populations of learners. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. Does not satisfy student teaching requirement.
Credits: 1-6
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TLCI 590 - Workshop
A. Curriculum
B. Professional Development Leadership
D. Environmental Education
E. Secondary Education
Designed for teachers, supervisors, counselors, and administrators to study contemporary issues and problems of the public school and other education institutions. Content varies. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-3
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TLCI 592 - Special Topics in Environmental Education
Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 18 semester hours when subject varies, but no more than 6 semester hours may be applied toward the M.S.Ed. in curriculum and instruction.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-6
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TLCI 595 - Supervision of Clinical Experiences
Designed to provide cooperating teachers, administrators, and supervisors with a better understanding of the function of clinical experiences in the professional education of teachers. Discussion of basic issues and techniques in supervising, directing and evaluating those clinical experiences. May be repeated to a maximum of 5 semester hours.
Credits: 1-3
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TLCI 597 - Independent Research
A. Curriculum
B. Professional Development Leadership
D. Environmental Education
E. Secondary Education
Independent research at the master’s degree level under faculty supervision. Lettered topics A and B may be repeated to a maximum of 3 semester hours. Lettered topics D and E may be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-3
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TLCI 598 - Master’s Culminating Project
Investigation of an issue or topic related to curriculum leadership, environmental education, and/or secondary education. Enrollment by special arrangement with student’s adviser. Students may enroll after successfully completing 24 semester hours in the approved degree program including core courses or obtaining permission from adviser. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours, but no more than 3 semester hours may be applied toward the degree.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3
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TLCI 657 - Museum Education
History, philosophy, and practice of museum education. Study and practical application through class projects and practicum of planning and implementing public programming, tour techniques, museum-school services, and development and evaluation of educational materials and outreach programs. Lectures, individual projects, observation in museums, and practicum.
Credits: 3
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TLCI 699 - Master’s Thesis
A. Curriculum Leadership
B. Environmental Education
C. Secondary Education
Open only to students who elect to write a thesis for the M.S.Ed. degree. Student enrolls with the faculty member directing the thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department. Recommended: ETR 520.
Credits: 1-6
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TLCI 702 - Advanced Survey of Research in Curriculum and Instruction
Survey of research studies in curriculum leadership.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Admission to doctoral program or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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TLCI 703 - Design of Curriculum and Instruction
Design and develop a critical perspective about what knowledge is of most worth by examining beliefs and ideological positions about curriculum and instruction design.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Admission to doctoral program or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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TLCI 704 - Research Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction
Designed for the advanced student interested in planning and conducting a research study in curriculum and instruction. May be an exploratory or pilot study related to the doctoral dissertation. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Completion of 30 semester hours of work beyond the master’s degree including 15 semester hours in the major and 15 semester hours of the common requirements and consent of department.
Credits: 3
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TLCI 706 - Curriculum Inquiry
Analysis of curriculum theories. Inquiry into historical and contemporary curriculum discourses and their impact on educational practices.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Admission to doctoral program or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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TLCI 708 - Principles of Curriculum Theory Into Practice
Assessment of curriculum models, classroom applications, and current issues and trends.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: TLCI 703, admission to doctoral program, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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TLCI 723 - Seminar: Issues in Secondary Education
Integration and synthesis of the concepts, principles, and theoretical constructs in the secondary education field, including post-secondary teachers and teacher educators.
Credits: 3
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TLCI 733 - Seminar in Curriculum
Curriculum project required. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours when subject varies.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Admission to doctoral program or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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TLCI 734 - Practicum in Curriculum Appraisal
Analysis of purposes, process, and types of curriculum appraisal with emphasis on conducting an on-site appraisal of a school’s curriculum.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Admission to doctoral program or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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TLCI 735 - Analysis of Professional Development
Analysis and application of methods used in leading professional development for improvement of instruction. Emphasis on relationship between theory and practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Admission to doctoral program or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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TLCI 737 - Design of Instructional Models
Design and testing of innovative instructional methods and models in order to participate in advancing knowledge in the field.
Credits: 3
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TLCI 740 - Field Study in Curriculum Leadership
Methods of analyzing and evaluating educational programs through participation in curriculum leadership studies in field settings. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Admission to doctoral program or consent of department.
Credits: 3-6
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TLCI 752 - Advanced Environmental Education Theory and Practice
Analysis of existing and emerging theory and practice related to environmental education.
Credits: 3
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TLCI 760 - Educational Change
Description and conceptualization of the process of fundamental change affecting the culture of the school community and various emerging education forms.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Admission to doctoral program or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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TLCI 762 - Seminar: Review of Research in Secondary Education
Participants become familiar with research questions under investigation; the nature, extent, and application of findings; and some research tasks which require conceptualization and development. Possible contributions to research literature may be generated by seminar activities.
Credits: 3
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TLCI 772 - Doctoral Colloquium in Secondary Education
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Admission to candidacy for the Ed.D. or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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TLCI 786 - Advanced Internship
A. Curriculum
B. Professional Development Leadership
D. Secondary In-Service Staff Development
E. Secondary Education
Work individually or in small groups in a practical situation under guidance of a staff member of that setting and a university supervisor. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Admission to doctoral program or consent of department.
Credits: 1-12
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TLCI 795 - Seminar on Teacher Induction and Mentoring
Theory and practice about teacher induction and mentoring. Provides teachers, department chairs, and administrators with research about and current practices in induction and mentoring at the national and state levels.
Credits: 3
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TLCI 797 - Independent Research
A. Curriculum Leadership
B. Secondary Education
Independent research at post-master’s degree levels under faculty supervision. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-3
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TLCI 799 - Doctoral Research and Dissertation
A. Curriculum Leadership
B. Secondary Education
Student must accumulate 15 semester hours prior to graduation. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Candidacy for the doctoral degree and consent of chair of doctoral committee.
Credits: 1-15
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TLEE 501 - Improvement of Instruction in Elementary Education
Investigation and analysis of common problems in teaching. Emphasis on the principles which apply at all levels of instruction.
Credits: 3
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TLEE 502X - Methods of Instruction in the Mathematics Curriculum for Elementary School
Crosslisted as MATH 502. Methods, techniques, materials, curricular issues, learning theories, and research utilized in the teaching of elementary school mathematics. Attention given to the teaching of exceptional students and planning for multicultural learning situations. Intended for students in education. Accepted for credit as an elementary mathematics methods course, but not as an upper-division mathematical content course. Not open for credit toward the major or minor in mathematical sciences.
Credits: 3
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TLEE 503 - Individualizing Learning in the Elementary School
Philosophy, models, and procedures for diagnosing and individualizing learning in the elementary school.
Credits: 3
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TLEE 504 - Teaching Strategies for Experiential Learning
Existing and emerging theory and practice relating to experiential education. Focus on direct, active involvement of learners in developing their educational environment and outcomes.
Credits: 3
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TLEE 511 - Using Human Resources for Elementary School Programs
Role of the elementary school teacher in developing and managing programs which involve parents and others in the community.
Credits: 3
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TLEE 530 - Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School
Examination and evaluation of issues in the teaching of social studies with emphasis on principles of instruction and curriculum development in the social studies.
Credits: 3
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TLEE 532 - Teaching Science in the Elementary School
Identification and analysis of problems and issues in society, science, and education that have an influence on curriculum and instruction in the elementary school science program.
Credits: 3
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TLEE 533 - Developing an Elementary School Science Program
Development of a conceptual framework and procedure for initiating and maintaining the currency of an elementary school science program; consideration of approaches from the perspective of the child, the teacher, the community, and the subject area.
Credits: 3
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TLEE 534 - Implementing an Elementary School Science Program
Designed to aid classroom teachers, unit leaders, department chairs, district supervisors and other leadership personnel in implementing, managing, and revising an elementary school science program. Emphasis on converting philosophical structures into an operational program.
Credits: 3
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TLEE 535 - Global Perspectives in Citizenship Education
Implications of emerging global trends and problems for social education in the elementary and middle school. Creation of interdisciplinary activities and units to develop the global perspective.
Credits: 3
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TLEE 541 - Inquiry Strategies in Elementary School Social Studies Programs
Adaptation to the learning styles of children of basic inquiry strategies drawn from theoretical models in the social sciences. Emphasis on the use of these strategies as methodology in the improvement of social studies learning.
Credits: 3
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TLEE 542 - Related Arts for the Teachers of Children
Designed for students interested in aesthetic education for children; examination of trends, issues and aesthetic experience in the planning of learning in the fine and applied arts. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Credits: 3
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TLEE 560 - Seminar in Elementary Education
Current concerns and trends in elementary education. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least 24 semester hours of course work in the elementary education master’s degree program.
Credits: 3
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TLEE 561 - Seminar in Elementary School Internship
Orientation to the teaching profession, including school and community environment, professionalism, and effect of teaching on student learning.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: TLEE 587.
Credits: 1
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TLEE 586 - Internship
May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours. S/U grading.
Credits: 3-9
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TLEE 587 - Teaching Practicum in Education
Designed for actively engaged teachers interested in improving teaching skills. Clinical work with guidance of experienced professionals and consultants in teacher education. Experiences arranged to meet needs, concerns, and interests of each individual. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. Does not fulfill the student teaching requirement. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: TLEE 560 and consent of department.
Credits: 1-6
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TLEE 590 - Workshop in Teacher Education
Designed to study contemporary issues and problems. Content varies. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-3
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TLEE 597 - Independent Research
Independent research at the master’s degree level under faculty supervision. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Credits: 1-3
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TLEE 699 - Master’s Thesis
Open only to students who elect to write a thesis for the M.S.Ed. degree. Student enrolls with the faculty member directing the thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department. Recommended: ETR 520.
Credits: 1-6
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TLEE 702 - Analysis of Instruction in Elementary Education
Use of theory in the analysis and interpretation of teaching-learning situations, as observed or recorded from preschool and elementary classrooms. Attention given to the identification and use of goals in education and the application of knowledge in the areas of learning, human growth, group behavior, and curriculum.
Credits: 3
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TLEE 709 - Seminar in Science, Social Studies, and Environmental Education Integration
Analysis of existing and emerging theory and practice related to the integration of science, social studies, and environmental education.
Credits: 3
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TLEE 732 - Domain of Science Education
Study of selected major dimensions of science education. Consideration of major problems and issues pertinent to each dimension and their association with school science programs.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Advanced graduate standing or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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TLEE 746 - Perspectives in Social Studies Curriculum
Analysis of existing and historical models of social studies curriculum. Emphasis on converting philosophical goals and structures into an operational program by developing a conceptual framework for social studies curriculum.
Credits: 3
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TLEE 747 - Seminar in Social Studies Education Research
Analysis of research studies in social studies education. A review of historical trends and contemporary research in social studies education.
Credits: 3
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TLEE 760 - Advanced Seminar in Elementary Education
A. Science
B. Social Studies
C. General Identification and analysis of problems and current issues in elementary education.
May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.
Credits: 3
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TLEE 775 - Studying Teacher Education
Survey of selected undergraduate programs of preparation which have been designed to educate teachers for the public schools. Intensive analysis of the program at NIU involving supervised laboratory experiences. Internship concurrent with this course recommended.
Credits: 3
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TLEE 786 - Internship
Work individually or in small groups in a practical situation under guidance of a staff member of that setting and a university supervisor. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Admission to doctoral program, or consent of department.
Credits: 1-12
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TLEE 797 - Independent Research
Independent research at post-master’s degree levels under faculty supervision. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Credits: 1-3
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TLEE 799 - Doctoral Research and Dissertation
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Candidacy for the doctoral degree and consent of chair of doctoral committee.
Credits: 1-15
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TLRN 501X - Multicultural Education: Methods and Materials
Crosslisted as LTIC 501. Designed to aid students to identify content materials and devise methods for implementing multicultural education. Emphasis on the relationships among culture, classroom procedure, and educational policy.
Credits: 3
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TLRN 546 - Interventions to Meet Student Needs in the General Education Classroom
Design and implementation of evidence-based interventions for students in K-12 general education classrooms. Emphasis on classroom teaching, data-driven decision making, and differentiated lesson planning for students with a variety of academic, social, and behavioral characteristics.
Credits: 3
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TLRN 795 - Seminar in the Supervision and Administration of Clinical Experiences
Theory and practice of clinical experiences in professional education such as microteaching, observation, participation, simulation, student teaching, and internships. May be repeated to a maximum of 5 semester hours.
Credits: 1-3
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UBUS 585 - Business Consulting Project
Supervised student team projects conducted with selected business organizations. Emphasis on collaborative efforts among students, faculty, and business representatives in a project management setting and the delivery of cross-functional business solutions. Implications for further research are also considered.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of college.
Credits: 3
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UBUS 590 - Topics in Business
Selected topics from the various business disciplines. Course content includes an integration of the functional areas of business administration and topics of current importance. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of instructor.
Credits: 1-3
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UBUS 595 - Internship in Business
Designed primarily for students lacking full-time business experience. Full-time work for a summer or a semester as an intern in a business firm under the supervision of a coordinator from the College of Business. No more than 3 semester hours may be applied to Phase Two program requirements. The only grades awarded are S, U, and I.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3-6
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UEET 601 - Introduction to Emerging Technologies
An overview of emerging technologies for teachers. Introduction to basic concepts of nanotechnology, energy use, fossil fuel resources and energy conversion, fuel cells and their power generation, electronics, applied engineering probability and statistics, applied modern manufacturing and quality control, and the basics of homeland security. Open only for credit towards the M.S.T. with Specialization in Engineering Education.
Credits: 3
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UEET 602 - Nanotechnology and Applications
Introduction to the basic concepts of nanotechnology for educators with a focus on theory of nanotechnology, history of nanotechnology, microelectronics and MEMS, and simple experiments to demonstrate the principles of nanotech. Special emphasis is placed on modeling and use of instructional methods and best practices appropriate for delivery of pedagogical content. Open only for credit towards the M.S.T. with Specialization in Engineering Education.
Credits: 3
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UEET 603 - Introduction to Energy Engineering
Overview of energy use, fossil fuel resources and energy conversion for teachers. Topics include solar energy principles, solar collector, photovoltaic cells and applications; wind energy and wind turbines; nuclear energy principles, nuclear reactors, and power generation; bio-mass and energy conversion; and hydrogen energy, storage, and transportation. Overview of fuel cell, fuel cell types, and applications. Special emphasis on modeling and use of instructional methods and best practices appropriate for delivery of pedagogical content. Open only for credit towards the M.S.T. with Specialization in Engineering Education.
Credits: 3
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UEET 604 - Introduction to Fuel Cell and Fuel Cell Power Generation
Introduction of the basics of fuel cell power generation for teachers. Topics include: introduction to fuel cell; classification, types, and operations of fuel cell; energy conversion process in fuel cell; fuel cell characterization; thermodynamics of electrochemical fuel cell, major components, and operation; irreversibilities, voltage losses, and performance characteristics; fuel cell analysis and design; fuels and fuel processing; thermal and water management; and fuel cell power electronics and power conditioning. Special emphasis on modeling and use of instructional methods and best practices appropriate for delivery of pedagogical content. Open only for credit towards the M.S.T. with Specialization in Engineering Education.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: UEET 603 or consent of the college.
Credits: 3
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UEET 605 - Nanoelectronics and Applications
Introduction to the basic concepts of nanoelectronics for teachers. Use of theory and experiments to demonstrate the principles of nanoelectronics and nanodevices. Open only for credit towards the M.S.T. with Specialization in Engineering Education.
Credits: 3
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UEET 606 - Applied Modern Manufacturing and Quality Control
Study of the elements of the entire manufacturing process, including the cost, productivity (throughput), and quality control arenas. Exploration of the relationship between cost, throughput, and quality. Study of optimization principles and the application to manufacturing. The content as well as the pedagogy will be addressed. Open only for credit towards the M.S.T. with Specialization in Engineering Education.
Credits: 3
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UEET 607 - Internship
Provides experiences at industrial sites or research laboratories in emerging technologies such as nanotechnology, fuel cell research, modern manufacturing and quality control, and homeland security. Students are required to spend 20-40 hours per week at practice sites. Open only for credit towards the M.S.T. with Specialization in Engineering Education.
Credits: 3
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UEET 608 - Master’s Project
Focuses on a relevant subject area of particular interest to the student in the areas of emerging technologies such as nanotechnology, fuel cell research, modern manufacturing and quality control, and homeland security. Open only for credit towards the M.S.T. with Specialization in Engineering Education.
Credits: 1-3
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UHHS 501 - Independent Study in Health and Human Sciences
Directed independent study and service learning with special opportunities for interprofessional collaboration in health and human sciences, gerontology, and related topics. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: UHHS 565 or consent of college.
Credits: 3
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UHHS 550 - Administration for Professionals in Health and Human Sciences
Administrative principles as they pertain to the provision of services by professionals working in health and human sciences settings. Topics include departmental supervision, personnel issues, resource management, safety issues, and governmental regulations.
Credits: 3
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UHHS 560 - Introduction to Research in Health and Human Sciences
An introductory course in the research process for students in health and human sciences. General concepts of research and evidence-based practice. Understanding of basic statistics is expected for enrollment.
Credits: 3
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UHHS 565 - Issues in Gerontology
An interdisciplinary examination of aging and the older adult population. Biological, psychological, social, and educational aspects of aging; theoretical and programmatic perspectives.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of college.
Credits: 3
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UHHS 566 - Topics in Gerontology
Exploration of current topics in the study of health and aging. Possible areas of coverage include: Bio-psycho-social dimensions of age and aging, or the public policy challenges of age and aging. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours (if topic changes).
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: UHHS 565 or consent of college.
Credits: 3
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UHHS 567 - Fieldwork in Gerontology
Application of gerontological concepts to a real-world setting through an internship or other applied learning experience. Partners collaborating to provide the fieldwork experience might include long-term care facilities, elder-service provider agencies, or other relevant organizational settings outside the university with a focus on older people. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: UHHS 565 or consent of college.
Credits: 3
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UHHS 568 - Leadership in Aging Services
Study of the administration of aging services emphasizing non-clinical leadership roles and personnel management. Focus on provision and oversight of quality services along the delivery continuum. Management and leadership topics, including personnel policy, pertinent to institutional and community needs.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: UHHS 565 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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UHHS 570 - Workshop in Health and Human Sciences
Advanced studies of various interdisciplinary topics in health and human sciences. Nature and extent of workshop dependent upon topic and needs of students. May be repeated or taken concurrently for a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Credits: 1-3
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UHHS 710 - Scientific Underpinnings and Seminal Readings in the Health Sciences
Analysis of the origin, nature, methods, and limits of scientific knowledge as applied to the health and human sciences. Emphasis placed on reading and discussing seminal works of theory, policy and empirical research that shaped lines of investigation and practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of program.
Credits: 3
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UHHS 720 - Contemporary Health Science Topics
Intensive examination of the literature for selected topics crucial to interdisciplinary health and human sciences research and practice. Emphasis placed on reading and discussing key works of theory, policy and empirical research that shape contemporary issues in research and practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: UHHS 710 or consent of program.
Credits: 3
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UHHS 730 - Research Design, Conduct, and Analysis in the Health Sciences I
Focus on advanced concepts and skills necessary to plan, conduct, evaluate, and analyze quantitative research from an interdisciplinary perspective within health and human sciences. Practical experience in formulating original research questions and conducting a comprehensive literature review are included.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: A graduate course in statistics or consent of program.
Credits: 3
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UHHS 731 - Research Design, Conduct, and Analysis in the Health Sciences II
Continuation of UHHS 730 with an emphasis on qualitative and mixed research designs and the proper dissemination of research findings. Also requires development of a formal research proposal with an appropriate quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods research design and a detailed plan for data collection and analysis.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: UHHS 730.
Credits: 2
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UHHS 740 - Data Analysis in the Health Sciences
Advanced quantitative methods in health sciences including statistical analysis of health indicators, vital statistics, population and demographic variables, and other data important to the practice of health sciences. Introduces and applies the biostatistics tools and analytical base for population-based and community health assessment and evaluation. Focus on providing a broad understanding of biostatistics, with more advanced methods included as appropriate. Combines data collection, design of data gathering instruments, data analysis, and report writing into a practical method of understanding the role of biostatistics in the field of health sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: PHHE 605, or STAT 573 and STAT 573A; or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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UHHS 750 - Funding and Positioning Research: Identification of Research Culture and Funding Agencies
Identify the scientific community, related clinical fields, and funding agencies as consumers of the proposed project and subsequent line of research. Position the research within the identified community and develop milestones to progress in establishing a programmatic line of research. In-depth guided literature searches, on-line explorations of government, non-profit, and public funding sources, critique of literature on funding issues, and facilitated discussions leading to development of a fundable research plan.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: UHHS 720 and UHHS 730; or consent of program.
Credits: 1
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UHHS 751 - Funding and Positioning Research: Grantmanship Skills
Based on previous course work, doctoral students choose a specific funding agency and develop a feasible grant through a comprehensive literature search, development of specific aims, identification of research collaborators, formulation of a research plan, and completion of a budget proposal.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: UHHS 750 or consent of program.
Credits: 1
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UHHS 752 - Funding and Positioning Research: Ethics and Professional Responsibilities
In-depth investigation into research ethics for scientific and clinical communities, identification and integration of professional responsibilities within the greater health science research community, acquisition of necessary training for responsible conduct of research within a given research community, facilitation of research collaborations and use multiple methods of research dissemination.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: UHHS 750 or consent of program.
Credits: 1
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UHHS 760 - Knowledge Integration in the Health Sciences
Integration of knowledge from Core Courses as well as the Individual Program of Study. Analyses of case studies will focus on the role of collaboration in research and practice in health and human sciences. Emphasis on interprofessional approach to the development of a proposed dissertation topic.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of program.
Credits: 3
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UHHS 770 - Independent Study
Independent course work focusing on student’s Individual Program of Study. Multiple sections may be taken in same semester. A maximum of 15 hours may count toward the degree.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of adviser.
Credits: 1-3
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UHHS 798 - Candidacy Examination
Written examination based on the core courses, research and statistics, and student’s Individual Program of Study.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of adviser.
Credits: 1
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UHHS 799 - Doctoral Research and Dissertation
Students must complete 12 hours prior to graduation. May be repeated with a maximum of 12 hours that can count toward the degree.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: UHHS 798 and consent of adviser.
Credits: 1-12
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