May 12, 2024  
2018-2019 Graduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Graduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Graduate Courses


A list of graduate courses in alphabetical order.

 
  
  • ARTD 766 - Time Arts II


    A. Animation
    B. Video Art
    C. Interactivity
    D. Intermedia Arts
    Advanced development of media arts. Students may enroll in one, two, or three of the above-listed subject areas concurrently, for 3, 6, or 9 semester hours in one of these subject areas, or any combination thereof. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Acceptance into M.F.A. degree program or consent of school.

    Credits: 3, 6, or 9
  
  • ARTE 500 - Studio Foundations for Art and Design Educators


    Exploration of 2-D studio media appropriate for K-12 environment, studio pedagogy, and development of technical skills in the representation and interpretation of subjects. Portfolio preparation for art and design education pre-service teachers. Studio and lecture.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ for ARTE 500: Consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTE 542 - Introduction to Art Education


    Overview of the history of art and design education and its philosophical premises. Examination of opportunities and approaches to teaching art and design. Study of developmental characteristics of the learner. Practice in use of instructional materials and construction of lesson plans. Directed observation and supervised participation with a variety of populations and circumstances in elementary level school settings for a minimum of 25 hours of clinical experience.

    Credits: 4
  
  • ARTE 543 - Art and Technology in the K-12 Classroom


    Focuses on the integration of emerging technologies into art and design education. The teaching of digital technologies appropriate for K-12 classroom settings will be highlighted. Hands-on experience with creating expressive art in a variety of digital media. Strategies for integrating art and technology practice into K-12 art curriculum will also be explored.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTE 544 - Resources and Methods in Art Education: Content and Clinical Experience at the Middle Level


    Foundation for using arts as an active process for learning at the middle school level, including experiential and theoretical tools for understanding creativity and critical thinking in the arts and education, beginning with development of skills and perspectives as creators of art. Pedagogical approaches to the teaching of art are explored as they pertain to critical theory, visual culture, and individual pre-service teachers’ art studio practice.

    Credits: 4
  
  • ARTE 545 - Curriculum Development in Art and Design Education


    Advanced sequential curriculum writing for teaching art and design with regards to student cognitive processes and curriculum goals, including culturally responsive, interdisciplinary and technological content. Analysis of the history and current trends in curriculum development. Emphasis on differentiated instructional and assessment methods; curriculum management, advocacy, and leadership. Arrangements for a clinical experience, with a minimum of 25 hours, will be provided to students not currently teaching in a classroom.

    Credits: 4
  
  • ARTE 563 - Reading and Writing in Art and Design Education: Critical Approaches


    Thematic, interdisciplinary, and culturally responsive approaches to the application of aesthetic, art historical, and critical theory and methods to instructional practice in communities and schools. Emphasis on communication theory and the role of visual and textual language in teaching and learning. Development and use of multiple methods of communication and digital instructional resources to measure and improve student performance. Types of evidence of professional growth. Lecture, discussion, and field experiences.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to educator licensure or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTE 580 - Alternative Teaching Experiences


    Internship teaching in community centers, social agencies, and other facilities offering educational programs outside of the public school pattern. Cooperatively supervised field experiences in alternative modes of instruction.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Approval of art education faculty adviser.

    Credits: 3-12
  
  • ARTE 583 - Art in Elementary Classrooms


    Adapting visual arts concepts and skills as appropriate to the elementary child and the self-contained classroom. Emphasis on content knowledge and student growth and achievement connected to self-motivation, emotional well-being and active engagement. Field trip, lecture, studio, critique, and micro teaching experiences. Not open to art majors.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTE 584 - Interrelated Arts Education


    Exploration of aesthetic concepts pertinent to education in the arts. Analysis of curricular structures that accommodate an education in combined arts and basic assumptions underlying these structures. Planning, developing, and implementing arts programs in the context of visual arts in K-12 educational systems.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTE 588A - Student Teaching in Elementary Art


    Student teaching at the K-8 grade level for approximately one-half semester. Assignments to be made after approval by an art education adviser, and are subject to availability. (See “Educator Licensure Requirements.”) This course does not count toward required 33 semester hours for the M.S. in Art.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ARTE 682, final approval of portfolio, and successful completion of the Illinois Subject Matter Knowledge Test (Art K-12).  CRQ: ARTE 588B.

    Credits: 6
  
  • ARTE 588B - Student Teaching in Secondary Art


    Student teaching at the 9-12 grade level for approximately one-half semester. Assignments to be made after approval by an art education adviser, and are subject to availability. (See “Educator Licensure Requirements.”) This course does not count toward required 33 semester hours for the M.S. in Art.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ARTE 682, final approval of portfolio, and successful completion of the Illinois Subject Matter Knowledge Test (Art K-12). CRQ: ARTE 588A.

    Credits: 6
  
  • ARTE 679 - Art Education for Special Needs Populations


    Philosophies, instructional methods, practice, and experience with appropriate materials, resources, and opportunities related to art education for special needs populations. Emphasis on laws and learning related to gifted and special education, interventions and reporting. Designed for students in elementary, middle level, secondary, special education, and art education. Lecture, discussion, and field experience.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTE 681 - Creativity and Learning


    Examination of research and educational practices specifically related to the creative experience. Creativity and learning theory applied to problems of curriculum and instruction; questions of method to promote creativity in arts and humanities programs.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTE 682 - Curriculum Development in Art and Design Education


    Sequential curriculum writing for teaching art and design with regards to student cognitive processes and curriculum goals, including culturally responsive, interdisciplinary and technological content. Analysis of the history and current trends in curriculum development. Emphasis on differentiated instructional and assessment methods; curriculum management, advocacy, and leadership. Arrangements for a clinical experience, with a minimum of 25 hours, will be provided to students not currently teaching in a classroom.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTE 683 - Seminar in Art Education


    Investigation and discussion of topics in art education as they relate to issues in the visual arts, society, and education programs. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTE 684 - History and Philosophy of Art Education


    Survey and appraisal of the historical and philosophical basis for teaching of art. Consideration of current objectives with implications for change.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTE 685 - Research Readings in Art Education


    Critical evaluation of primary research. Applying criteria for evaluating: theoretical, descriptive (historical, ethnographic, empirical, and case studies), and experimental research.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTE 686 - Leadership in Art Education


    Analysis of historical, sociopolitical, and economic influences on the formation and implementation of art education policy and leadership. Examination of advocacy strategies and administration of art programs.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTE 687 - Evaluation and Assessment in Art Education


    Intent, function, and consequences of evaluation and assessment in art and design education. Survey of evaluation of art programs and teaching. Diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment of art. Methods and instrumentation related to evaluation in art education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Teaching experience or at least 25 clock hours of clinical experience, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTE 688 - Alternative Methods of Instruction in Art


    Exploration of teaching approaches in art that vary in response to desired outcomes of learning. Use of models in the identification of teaching styles and in obtaining feedback. Planning and teaching for learning situations specific to K-12 art education.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTE 689 - Internship in Art and Design Education


    Internship to gain clinical experience working in educational institutions or organizations to promote the development of leadership and other extracurricular knowledge and skills. Portfolio of documentary evidence required to be submitted at conclusion of course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • ARTE 780 - Research Development and Writing


    Research design and development leading to the writing of a dissertation or other large-scale research proposal. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Ph.D. candidate or faculty approval; or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTE 781 - Research Topics: Independent Study


    A. Administration and Supervision of Arts Programs
    B. Art and Education Writing
    C. Art Curriculum
    D. Ethnicity in Art Education
    E. Evaluation in Art Education
    G. Art Museum Education
    J. History and Philosophy of Art Education
    K. Interrelated Arts Education
    N. Learning Theory and Art Education
    Q. Alternative Methods of Instruction in Art Education
    R. Research Methods in Art
    U. Art and Special Education
    W. Media Aesthetics
    Y. Special Topics
    Independent research of a selected topic related to art teaching, therapy, or museum education. Credit limited to one topic per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ARTE 784, and at least one 600-level course in art related to topic selected, and completion of all other requirements for the M.S. degree and approval of the art education adviser.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • ARTE 783 - Doctoral Seminar in Art Education


    Analysis of selected problems and issues in art education. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours, but credit limited to 1 hour each semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the Ph.D. in Art Education; the Ed.D. specialization in Art Education; or consent of school.

    Credits: 1
  
  • ARTE 784 - Research Methods in Art Education


    Survey of methods used to conduct theoretical, historical, and empirical research in art education; qualitative and quantitative methods; research question development, ethics, data analysis, and reporting. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ARTE 681 and ARTE 685, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTE 790 - Curriculum Theory and Evaluation of Visual Arts Programs


    Curriculum theory and evaluation in art education; historical and current trends of reform in art programming; development of expert knowledge about central concepts, structures, and debates in the professional field; critical analysis of curriculum as a foundation of research and leadership.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTE 791 - Critical Theories of Art, Culture, and Pedagogy


    Cultural theory as a basis for art education research. Emphasis on the actual and potential impact of various critical traditions and contemporary critical theories on art education in schools and communities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the art education specialization in the Ed.D. program in curriculum and instruction, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTE 792 - Philosophies of Art and Aesthetics


    Historical and contemporary discourse of art and visual culture through the lenses of theoretical philosophy. Emphasis on aesthetics and ethics in Western civilization.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTE 799 - Doctoral Research and Dissertation


    Student must accumulate 15 hours prior to graduation. May be repeated to a maximum of 100 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ:  Candidacy for the doctoral degree and consent of chair of doctoral committee.

    Credits: 1-100
  
  • ARTH 510 - Studies in Ancient and Middle-Eastern Art


    A. Egypt
    B. Mesopotamia
    C. Aegean Art
    D. Archaic and Classical Art
    E. Hellenistic Art
    F. Etruscan and Early Roman Art
    G. Roman Imperial Art
    H. Islamic Art
    I. Thematic Subjects
    History, theory, and criticism of various aspects of ancient and Middle Eastern art. May be repeated with different subjects. Multiple enrollments with different subjects are allowed in the same semester.
     

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTH 520 - Studies in Medieval Art


    A. Early Christian and Early Byzantine Art: 330-843
    B. Middle and Late Byzantine Art: ca. 843-1543
    C. Early Medieval Art: ca. 500-1000
    D. Romanesque and Gothic Art: ca. 1000-1400
    E. Thematic Subjects
    History, theory, and criticism of various aspects of medieval art. May be repeated with different subjects. Multiple enrollments with different subjects are allowed in the same semester.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTH 530 - Studies in Early Modern European Art


    A. Early Italian Renaissance Art
    B. Early Northern Renaissance Art
    C. 16th Century Italian Art
    D. 16th Century Northern European Art
    E. 17th and 18th Century European Art
    F. Thematic Subjects
    History, theory, and criticism of various aspects of early modern art. May be repeated with different subjects. Multiple enrollments with different subjects are allowed in the same semester.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTH 540 - Studies in Modern and American Art


    A. American Art before 1945
    B. The Avant-Garde
    C. Art Worlds — 19th and 20th Centuries
    D. Thematic Subjects
    History, theory, and criticism of various aspects of modern and American art. May be repeated with different subjects. Multiple enrollments with different subjects are allowed in the same semester.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTH 550 - Studies in Contemporary Art


    A. Art Communities
    B. Art and Globalization
    C. The Concept of the Contemporary
    D. Thematic Subjects
    History, theory, and criticism of various aspects of contemporary art. May be repeated with different subjects. Multiple enrollments with different subjects are allowed in the same semester.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTH 560 - Studies in Design


    A. Modern and Postmodern Architecture
    B. From Print Culture to New Media
    C. From Craft to Industry
    D. Sustainability
    E. Thematic Subjects
    History, theory, and criticism of various aspects of design from the 19th century to the present. May be repeated with different subjects. Multiple enrollments with different subjects are allowed in the same semester.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTH 570 - Studies in Asian Art


    A. Chinese Art
    B. Japanese Art
    C. South and Southeast Asian Art
    D. Southeast Asian Art
    E. Islamic Art
    F. Buddhist Art
    G. Thematic Subjects
    History, theory, and criticism of various aspects of Asian art. May be repeated with different subjects. Multiple enrollments with different subjects are allowed in the same semester.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTH 580 - Studies in African, Oceanian, Native American, Pre-Columbian, and Latin-American Art


    Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
    A. African Art
    B. Pre-Columbian Art
    C. Latin American Art
    D. Thematic Subjects
    History, theory, and criticism of various aspects of African, Oceanian, Native American, Pre-Columbian, and Latin-American art. May be repeated with different subjects. Multiple enrollments with different subjects are allowed in the same semester.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTH 586 - Art Historical Methodology


    Studies of various methodological approaches and tools employed in the discipline of art history.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: 6 semester hours of art history survey or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTH 651 - Topics in Art History: Ancient and Middle-Eastern Art


    In-depth research on specific artists, movements, periods, or problems in the history of art. Topics, such as Gender and Sexuality in Ancient Art, and Outsider Art, will be announced. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTH 652 - Topics in Art History: Medieval Art


    In-depth research on specific artists, movements, periods, or problems in the history of art. Topics, including The Holy Image, The Art of Narrative in the Middle Ages, Imperial to Papal Rome, and The Art of the Medieval Book, will be announced. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTH 653 - Topics in Art History: Early Modern European Art


    In-depth research on specific artists, movements, periods, or problems in the history of art. Topics, such as Art and Science: Optics, Images, and Visual Propaganda, will be announced. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTH 654 - Topics in Art History: Modern and American Art


    In-depth research on specific artists, movements, periods, or problems in the history of art. Topics, such as The Duchamp Effect, Controversies in American Art, Modernist Groups, will be announced. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTH 655 - Topics in Art History: Contemporary Art


    In-depth research on specific artists, movements, periods, or problems in the history of art. Topics, such as Photography as Art and Art as Photography, Globalization and Contemporary Art, will be announced. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTH 656 - Topics in Art History: Design


    In-depth research on specific artists, movements, periods, or problems in the history of art. Topics, such as Vienna 1900: Art and Culture at the Fin-de-Siècle, and Fashion- Modernism-Modernity, will be announced. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTH 657 - Topics in Art History: Asian Art


    In-depth research on specific artists, movements, periods, or problems in the history of art. Topics such as, The Female in Japanese Art, will be announced. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTH 658 - Topics in Art History: African, Oceanian, Native American, Pre-Columbian, and Latin-American Art


    In-depth research on specific artists, movements, periods, or problems in the history of art. Topics such as, Art, Ideology, and Empire: The Visual Culture of the Culhua-Mexica (Aztec) State, and Art and Architecture of the Ancient Maya, will be announced. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTH 699A - Art History Master’s Thesis


    One of two possible capstone research experiences for the Master’s of Art in Art with Specialization in Art History Degree. Sustained, written examination of one particular topic in the history of art or design which synthesizes current scholarship in the field, and which contributes new research or theoretical analysis. Must be submitted to and archived by the NIU Graduate School at the end of the student’s graduating semester according to the published deadline of NIU’s Graduate School. May be repeated. Once the master’s research thesis work begins, students must enroll each semester through the graduating semester.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • ARTH 699B - Art History Master’s Research Project


    One of two possible capstone research experiences for the Master’s of Art in Art with Specialization in Art History Degree. Examples include sustained research papers contributing new scholarship on a particular topic in the history of art or design, which may be accompanied by curated exhibitions or exhibition proposals, articles prepared for publication, or papers read at professional conferences. Drafts and completed work must be submitted according to the deadlines set by the Art History Division Graduate Coordinator. May be repeated. Once the master’s research project work begins, students must enroll each semester through the graduating semester.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • ARTH 701 - Seminar in Art History


    Investigation of specific topics in art history. Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours, but credit limited to 3 semester hours per topic.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTH 703 - Independent Study in the History of Art


    Individual research in special problems and original subjects in art history as determined by student and adviser. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours, but credit limited to 3 semester hours per topic.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Permission of adviser.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTH 785 - Topics in Art History


    In-depth research on specific artists, movements, periods, or problems in the history of art. Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 15 semester hours. Multiple enrollment is allowed in the same semeter, but credit is limited to 3 semester hours per topic.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTS 524 - Atelier Drawing


    Directed study to expand knowledge of a specific style of drawing with emphasis on the current philosophies, instructional methods, practice, and experiences. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTS 525 - Atelier Painting


    Directed study to expand knowledge of a specific style of painting with emphasis on the current philosophies, instructional methods, practice, and experiences. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTS 551 - Beginning Metalwork Jewelry Design, and Digital Fabrication


    Introduction to jewelry with emphasis on basic fabrication techniques. Studio and lecture.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTS 615 - Introduction to Studio Practices


    Lecture/ discussion course to introduce and develop the skills related to the development of the student entering the M.F.A. program. Includes artists’ presentations, portfolio documentation, resume writing, group critiques, faculty presentations, studio/materials safety, and selected readings.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTS 620 - Drawing I


    Analytical studies of style and structure. May be repeated to a maximum of 30 semester hours. Students may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3 or 6
  
  • ARTS 623 - Painting I


    Development of individual style in painting. Extended independent study. May be repeated to a maximum of 30 semester hours. Students may take two sections (3 semester hours each) concurrently with the same instructor or with different instructors.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3 or 6
  
  • ARTS 630 - Printmaking I


    A. Intaglio and Relief
    B. Lithography
    D. Serigraphy
    Graduate level introduction to the specific disciplines of printmaking. Focus will be placed on individual development of skills and techniques in any of the stated areas. May be repeated. Students may enroll in two separate areas concurrently for 3 semester hours each.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTS 641 - Ceramics I


    Exploration of three-dimensional forms using clay and related materials. May be repeated to a maximum of 30 semester hours. Students may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3, 6, or, with consent of school, 9
  
  • ARTS 650 - Digital Fabrication Workshop


    Introduction to the use of two and three dimensional design software and industrial output methodologies as applied to advanced creative works in studio or design.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTS 651 - Metalwork, Jewelry Design, and Digital Fabrication


    Intensive studio work in selected techniques and processes. May be taken for 9 semester hours with consent of school. May be repeated to a maximum of 30 semester hours. Students may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3 or 6
  
  • ARTS 661 - Sculpture I


    Advanced individual development through work in various media. May be repeated to a maximum of 30 semester hours. Students may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. degree program or consent of school.

    Credits: 3 or 6
  
  • ARTS 670 - Special Topics in Fiber


    Emphasis on specific topics or processes within the fiber curriculum. Special topics classes may include: Artists Books, Japanese Papermaking, Upholstery as Metaphor, T-Shirt, Body Boundaries, Textiles as Social Engagement, Garment as Metaphor, and other themes. May be repeated.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTS 715 - Professional Studio Practices


    Lecture/ discussion course to assist students in the development of skills related to the professional practice of art. Includes exhibition preparation, art career preparation, the teaching dossier, business practice for the studio artist, grant writing, field trips to galleries and museums, artist presentations, and selected readings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ARTS 615 or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTS 720 - Drawing II


    Advanced problems in drawing. May be repeated to a maximum of 33 semester hours. Students may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Acceptance into M.F.A. degree program or consent of school.

    Credits: 3 or 6
  
  • ARTS 723 - Painting II


    Individual development of style. Extended independent study. May be repeated to a maximum of 33 semester hours. Students may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Acceptance into M.F.A. degree program or consent of school.

    Credits: 3 or 6
  
  • ARTS 728 - Technical and Historical Resources of the Artist: Painting, Drawing, Printmaking


    Media and processes of the artist and their historical significance. Emphasis on selected techniques from 14th through 20th centuries. Studio and lecture.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTS 729 - Technical and Historical Resources of the Artist: Advanced Independent Study


    In-depth research and/ or studio application in specific historical techniques. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school. Recommended: ARTS 728.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ARTS 730 - Printmaking Workshop


    Individual technical exploration and aesthetic development in areas of printmaking. May be repeated to a maximum of 33 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Acceptance into M.F.A. degree program or consent of school.

    Credits: 3 or 6
  
  • ARTS 741 - Ceramics II


    Individual technical exploration and professional development in clay and related materials. May be repeated to a maximum of 33 semester hours. Students may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Acceptance into M.F.A. degree program or consent of school.

    Credits: 3, 6, or, with consent of school, 9
  
  • ARTS 751 - Advanced Research in Metalwork, Jewelry Design, and Digital Fabrication


    Emphasis on expression and competence of execution in individualized studio work. May be taken for 9 semester hours with consent of school. May be repeated to a maximum of 33-semester hours. Student may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Acceptance into M.F.A. degree program or consent of school.

    Credits: 3 or 6
  
  • ARTS 761 - Sculpture II


    Individual studies in selected media. May be repeated to a maximum of 33 semester hours. Students may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Acceptance into M.F.A. degree program or consent of school.

    Credits: 3 or 6
  
  • ARTS 770 - Fiber/Interdisciplinary


    Advanced individual development through studio work in fiber and interdisciplinary art media emphasizing skills of execution, articulation and criticism. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3 or 6
  
  • AUD 606 - Noise and Its Effects on Humans


    Evaluation and practical application of noise measurement systems. Examination of noise as it affects humans. Includes information on hearing conservation programs designed to meet current governmental regulations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: AUD 625 with a grade of B- or better, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • AUD 612A - Professional Issues I: Foundations of Practice


    Professional issues including ethical practice, confidentiality, patient/ consumer rights, advocacy, cultural diversity, universal precautions, clinical decision making, report writing, and record keeping.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the Au.D. program or consent of school.

    Credits: 2
  
  • AUD 612B - Professional Issues II: Practice Management


    Issues in practice management including relevant laws and regulations, licensure, credentialing, regulatory agencies, health and educational delivery systems, service provider teaming, workers’ compensation, billing and reimbursement, marketing, and advertising.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: AUD 612A with a grade of B- or better, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • AUD 625 - Acoustics and Instrumentation


    Principles, methods and application of acoustics as it relates to normal and abnormal auditory processes. Study of clinical measures and procedures as it relates to the calibration of audiometric equipment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the Au.D. program or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • AUD 627 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear


    Study of the anatomical and physiological aspects of the human auditory and vestibular systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the Au.D. program or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • AUD 629 - Amplification I


    Theories and procedures used in selection, evaluation, and fitting of hearing instruments. Types and components of electroacoustic hearing instruments and earmold acoustics. Laboratory experience in making earmolds; selection, fitting, and evaluation of hearing instruments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the Au.D. program or consent of school.

    Credits: 4
  
  • AUD 630 - Auditory and Tinnitus Rehabilitation


    Assessment and management of tinnitus and hyperacusis, the receptive aspects of communication, determination and rehabilitation of communicative function needs, and the psychosocial impact of auditory conditions on adults.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the Au.D. program and both AUD 629 and CAHC 525 or REHB 605X with a grade of B- or better, or consent of school. 

    Credits: 4
  
  • AUD 675 - Pediatric Audiology Treatment and Case Management


    Significance of early detection of auditory disorders in the young child. Methods, techniques, and procedures used in obtaining audiological diagnosis of the auditory system of the pediatric case.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: AUD 678, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • AUD 677 - Adult Audiological Assessment


    Administration and interpretation of the standard adult audiometric battery, as well as discussion of the specialized tests of auditory function. Laboratory experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the Au.D. program or consent of school.

    Credits: 4
  
  • AUD 678 - Pediatric Audiological Assessment


    Administration and interpretation of the standard pediatric audiometric battery, as well as discussion of the specialized tests of auditory function.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: AUD 677 with a grade of B- or better, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • AUD 679 - Electrophysiologic Assessment of the Auditory System


    Neuroanatomic and neurophysiological bases of auditory evoked responses; administration and interpretation of the procedures used in evoked response testing; and relationship between pathology and evoked response results. Laboratory experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the Au.D. or consent of school.

    Credits: 4
  
  • AUD 680 - Introduction to the Evaluation and Treatment of Balance Disorders


    Anatomy, physiology, and neurology of balance; introduction to instrumentation and procedures involved in the evaluation of balance function.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: AUD 627 with a grade of B- or better, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • AUD 681 - Advanced Evaluation and Treatment of Balance Disorders


    Concentrated study in advanced balance assessment techniques, in addition to the pathologies that affect the peripheral and central vestibular system and available rehabilitative options. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: AUD 680 with a grade of B- or better, or consent of school.  

    Credits: 3
  
  • AUD 683 - Clinical Observation in Audiology


    Observation and discussion of diagnostic and rehabilitative audiological procedures. May be repeated to a maximum of 2 semester hours. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the Au.D. program or consent of the school.

    Credits: 1
  
  • AUD 684 - Introduction to Clerkship in Audiology


    Observation , practice and discussion of diagnostic and rehabilitative audiological procedures for adults. May be repeated to a maximum of 2 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: AUD 683 with a grade of S, AUD 629 and AUD 677 with a grade of B- or better; or consent of school.

    Credits: 1
  
  • AUD 685 - Clinical Clerkship in Audiology


    Observation, practice, and discussion of diagnostic and rehabilitative audiological procedures for adults and children. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: AUD 678 and AUD 684 with a grade of (B-) or better, or consent of school.

    Credits: 1
  
  • AUD 686 - Clinical Internship in Audiology


    Advanced audiological practice including electrophysiological, balance, and auditory processing assessments, interdisciplinary staffings, group rehabilitation, and supervision. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: AUD 679, AUD 680, and AUD 685 with a grade of B- or better; or consent of the school.

    Credits: 1
  
  • AUD 692 - External Rotation in Audiology


    Advanced practicum in audiologic assessment and management in an external setting. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 1
  
  • AUD 693 - Externship in Audiology


    Advanced practicum in audiologic assessment and management in an external setting. May be repeated to a maximum of 21 semester hours. Good academic standing and fulfillment of clinical/practicum requirements are required for enrollment in this course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • AUD 700 - Research Seminar


    Research design, application, and understanding leading to the development of a research proposal required for the Au.D. degree.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the Au.D. program or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • AUD 727 - Auditory and Vestibular Pathology


    Includes study of atypical processes in the structure and function of the human auditory and vestibular systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: AUD 627 with B- or higher, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • AUD 729 - Amplification II


    Advanced study of research in amplification systems including speech perception, psychoacoustics, and design consideration of hearing instruments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Both AUD 625 and AUD 629 with a grade of B- or higher, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • AUD 730 - Advanced Topics in Audiology


    Discussion of advanced topics in audiology, such as application of evidence-based amplification strategies for special populations, critical evaluation and appropriate implementation of new technologies to improve patient care, and maintenance and establishment of relationships with external programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: AUD 729 with a grade of B- or better, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • AUD 773 - Seminar in Audiology


    Special topics in audition and the auditory system. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the Au.D. program or consent of school.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • AUD 775 - Cochlear Implants


    Assessment of cochlear implant candidacy, surgical procedures, programming of processors, management, and validation of patient benefit. Educational options, as well as patient advocacy, will be discussed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: A grade of B- or better in all of the following courses: AUD 627, AUD 629, AUD 679, and AUD 729; or consent of school.  

    Credits: 3
  
  • AUD 779 - Advanced Electrophysiologic Assessment of the Auditory System


    Study of evoked potentials generated in subcortical and cortical areas of the auditory system; administration and interpretation of audiological procedures designed to evaluate auditory processes and discussion of appropriate application of these procedures.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: AUD 679 with a grade of B- or better, or consent of school.

    Credits: 4
 

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