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DYS 6700

INTRO TO DYSLEXIA THERAPY/MULTISENSORY BASIC LANG SKILLS I

3

Credits

Master's

This course is an introduction to the study of multisensory instruction of basic language skills and literacy instruction for students with dyslexia and related disorders. Specifically, the course focuses on reading readiness, the characteristics of dyslexia and related disorders, definitions, basic terminology, and research-based components of Orton-Gillingham instruction. The course provides practical application of the theoretical underpinnings of reading development to guide instructional decisions for students with dyslexia and related disorders.

DYS 6710

DYSLEXIA THERAPY THEORY & PRACT. OF MULT BASIC LANG SK I

3

Credits

Master's

This course is an extension of DYS 670 and expands on the introduction to the study of multisensory structured language skills for students with dyslexia and related disorders. Specifically, the course focuses on the characteristics of dyslexia and related disorders, definitions, basic terminology, and research-based components of Orton-Gillingham based instruction. The course provides practical application of the theoretical underpinnings of reading development to guide a therapist’s instructional decisions for students with dyslexia and related disorders.

DYS 6720

DYSLEXIA THERAPY INTERNSHIP I: WRITTEN EXPRESSION

3

Credits

Master's

The course offers a study of research-based written expression instruction for students with dyslexia. This course sets professional guidelines for delivering dyslexia therapy and requires that the student be accumulating dyslexia therapy internship hours in a public school setting or private setting.

DYS 6730

DYSLEXIA THERAPY INTERN II: MULT INSTR-RDING ACCUR/FLUENCY

3

Credits

Master's

This course provides instruction of research-based multisensory reading instruction for building accuracy and fluency for students with dyslexia. The course sets professional guidelines for delivering dyslexia therapy and requires therapy observations of students who are participating in a dyslexia therapy internship program.

DYS 6740

DYSLEXIA THERAPY INTERN III: DEV META COGNITIVE SKILLS

3

Credits

Master's

This course provides information on the development of meta-cognition, the ability to think about thinking. The course will offer a study of expressive language and receptive language and the development of written language skills. This course sets professional guidelines for delivering dyslexia therapy and requires that the student be accumulating dyslexia therapy internship hours in a public school setting or private setting.

DYS 6750

DYSLEXIA THERAPY PLAN/APP OF MULTISENSORY BASIC LANG SK II

3

Credits

Master's

This course is an advanced study of multisensory structured language skills for students with dyslexia. Specifically, the course is an in-depth study of the theoretical underpinnings of research-based components of Orton-Gillingham based instruction and provides practical implementation of dyslexia therapy for students with dyslexia.

DYS 6760

DYSELXIA THERAPY ASSESS/EVAL OF MULT BAS LANG SK II: ADV COU

3

Credits

Master's

This course is an extension of DYS 675 and expands on multisensory structured language skills providing an advanced study of dyslexia therapy. Specifically, the course provides the dyslexia therapist instruction for assessing students’ progress and evaluating students’ instructional needs in order to plan for appropriate Orton-Gillingham based dyslexia therapy sessions.

DYS 6770

DYSLEXIA THERAPY INTERN IV: DEV VOCAL & READING SUCCESS

3

Credits

Master's

This course provides instruction for the development of reading vocabulary and comprehension strategies. The course sets professional guidelines for delivering dyslexia therapy and requires observations of students who are conducting dyslexia therapy in a school or private setting.

DYS 6780

DYSLEXIA THERAPY INTERNSHIP V/MULTISENSORY MORPHOLOGY

3

Credits

Master's

This course offers morphology instruction that will prepare the dyslexia therapist to deliver higher level language instruction to students as they advance in their reading skills. The course sets professional guidelines for delivering dyslexia therapy and requires therapy observations of students who are participating in a dyslexia therapy internship program

DYS 6790

DYSLEXIA THERAPY INTERN VI: MULTISENSORY BAS LANG SK III ADV

3

Credits

Master's

This course offers an advanced study of multisensory structured language skills designed for students at the highest level of dyslexia therapy instruction. The course is an in-depth study of the components of advanced Orton-Gillingham based instruction and provides practical implementation of dyslexia therapy. The course sets professional guidelines for delivering dyslexia therapy and requires therapy observations of students who are participating in a dyslexia therapy internship program.

EBD 6910

INTRODUCTION TO STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS

3

Credits

Master's

The course addresses the historical treatment of emotional and behavioral disorders, identifying characteristics of the population, assessment tools for evaluating emotional and behavioral disorders, inclusion and other placement options, collaboration with parents and school personnel, and design of academic and behavioral intervention plans.

EBD 6920

ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS

3

Credits

Master's

EBD 6930

PROGRAM DESIGN/IMPLEMENT FOR STUDENTS WITH EMOT/BEHAV DIS

3

Credits

Master's

EBD 6940

WORKING WITH FAMILIES OF STUDENTS WITH EBD

3

Credits

Master's

EBD 6950

CUR RESEARCH/BES PRACT-EDU/TREAT-CHILD/YOUTH WITH EBD

3

Credits

Master's

EBD 6960

POSTIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS IN EDU/RELATED ENVIRONMENTS

3

Credits

Master's

EBD 6980

PRACTICUM/INTERNSHIP IN EMOTIONAL/BEHAV DISORDERS

3

Credits

Master's

EBD 7910

ADV. INTRO TO STUDENTS/EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS

3

Credits

Master's

The course addresses the historical treatment of emotional and behavioral disorders, identifying characteristics of the population, assessment tools for evaluating emotional and behavioral disorders, inclusion and other placement options, collaboration with parents and school personnel, and design of academic and behavioral intervention plans.

EBD 7920

ADV. ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS/EMOTIONAL/BEHAV DISORDERS

3

Credits

Master's

The course examines a variety of formal and informal assessment tools for evaluating children and youth with emotional and behavioral disorders, writing an assessment team report, conducting virtual assessments, collecting and analyzing data, and monitoring behavior.

EBD 7930

ADV. PROG DESIGN/IMPLEMENTATION/STUDENTS/EMOT/BEHAV DIS

3

Credits

Master's

EBD 7940

ADV. WORKING/FAMILIIES OF STUDENTS-EMOTIONAL/BEHAV DISORDERS

0

Credits

Master's

EBD 7950

ADV. CURR. RESEARCH/BEST PRACT-EDU/TREAT OF CHILD/YOUTH-EBD

3

Credits

Master's

EBD 7960

ADV. POSITIVE BEHAV INTERVENTIONS/EDU & RELATED ENVIRONMENTS

3

Credits

Master's

EBD 7970

ADV. BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS

3

Credits

Master's

EBD 7980

ADV. PRACT/INTERSHIP IN EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS

3

Credits

Master's

ECE 3110

BIRTH TO FIVE- INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Knowledge and skills necessary for implementing developmentally appropriate practices in programs serving children birth to age five. Three hours lecture.

ECE 3150

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT BIRTH -5 YEARS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

ECE 4110

ADMINISTERING EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Examines diverse early care and education settings and their influence on child development. Emphasis on program planning and administration in early childhood settings. One hour per week of observation required.

ECE 4300

ASSESSING YOUNG CHILDREN

3

Credits

Undergraduate

In-depth study of assessment and evaluation of child development and early childhood environments for the purpose of planning instructional programs and environments for young children (birth-5). Strategies for gathering and recording information about children, including families and other professionals in the assessment process, and evaluation of environments is emphasized. Three hours lecture/discussion. One hour per week of field experience required.

ECE 4450

PRESCHOOL PRACTICUM

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Advanced information and skills working with three- and four-year olds. Lab interaction with children; planning and implementation of curriculum. Three hours laboratory plus two-hour seminar per week.

ECE 4460

INFANT TO TODDLER PRACTICUM

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Advanced knowledge and skills for working with infants and toddlers (birth-3). Lab participation involving interactions with children as well as planning and implementing curriculum required. A three-hour laboratory and a two-hour seminar per week.

EDG 3020

HISTORIES OF LEARNING THEORIES/INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY

3

Credits

Undergraduate

AN OVERVIEW OF LEARNING THEORIES AND THE HISTORY OF INSTRUCTION, WITH EMPHASIS ON FUNCTIONS OF INSTRUCTION, INSTRUCTIONAL POLICIES, EDUCATIONAL LAW, AND THE EFFECTS OF COURT DECISIONS ON INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICE. THIS COURSE SATISFIES THE WRITING INTENSIVE COURSE REQUIREMENT.

EDG 3260

INNOVATIVE COMPUITER BASED INSTRUCTION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

THE STUDY OF THE APPLICATION OF CUTTINGEDGE COMPUTERS AND ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN INSTRUCTION. THIS COURSE WILL PROVIDE AN OVERVIEW OF CONCEPTS AND TERMINOLOGY RELATED TO TECHNOLOGY IN INSTRUCTION. THE STUDENT WILL BE GIVEN HANDSON EXPERIENCE USING TECHNOLOGY INCLUDING AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE INTERNET. MULTIMEDIA AND VIDEO TECHNOLOGY WILL BE UTILIZED.

EDG 3730

TEACHING AND IDENTIFYING EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A STUDY OF HOW TO IDENTIFY AND TEACH LEARNERS WITH VARYING CHARACTERISTICS, INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES FROM THE GIFTED TO THE SPECIFIC LEARNING CHALLENGES. THIS COURSE INCLUDES A COMPONENT WHICH EXPLORES THE DIVERSE ETHNIC, CULTURAL, AND LINGUISTIC BACKGROUNDS OF STUDENTS AND TECHNIQUES FOR PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE RELEVANT INSTRUCTION.

EDG 4080

LEARNING THEORIES, PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING & LEARNING STYLES

3

Credits

Undergraduate

AN EXAMINATION OF LEARNING THEORIES AS THEY RELATE TO THE SYSTEMATIC DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND VALIDATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL. THIS COURSE WILL INCLUDE AN INVESTIGATION OF THE THEORIES OF MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES, BRAIN-BASED LEARNING, AND LEARNING STYLES, IN REGARD TO HOW THEY INFLUENCE THE CONCEPTS OF CREATIVITY, METACOGNITION, AND CRITICAL THINKING IN THE TEACHING LEARNING PROCESS.

EDG 4100

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN PRACTICES

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A STUDY THAT EXPLORES THE MANAGEMENT OF THINKING. THE COURSE EXAMINES THE PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES THAT ARE USED IN DESIGNING THE DELIVERY OF INSTRUCTION BY USING THE BASIC METACOGNITIVE STRATEGIES: 1) CONNECTING NEW INFORMATION TO FORMER KNOWLEDGE, 2)SELECTING THINKING STRATEGIES DELIBERATELY, AND 3) PLANNING, MONITORING, AND EVALUATING THINKING PROCESSES. THE LATEST RESEARCH WILL BE IDENTIFIED, DISCUSSED, AND IMPLEMENTED, FOCUSING ON DESIGN DELIVERY AND MANAGEMENT OF INSTRUCTIONFOR CLASSROOM LEARNING.

EDG 4420

INSTRUCTIONAL CURRICULA DEVELOPMENT

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A survey of techniques that are appropriate for developing instructional materials and general curriculum development with emphasis upon current practices in curriculum design and organization, evaluation of curriculum materials, and curriculum development including instructional objectives.

EDG 4510

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF LEARNING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

THE STUDY OF THE TECHNIQUES FOR EVALUATING MASTERY LEARNING THAT OCCURS DURING EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION. THIS COURSE WILL INCLUDE THE EXAMINATION OF TESTING, MEASURING, AND EVALUATING STUDENT LEARNING WITH CRITERION-REFERENCED, ALTERNATIVE, PERFORMANCE, AND NORM-REFERENCED ASSESSMENTS. IN ADDITION, EMPHASIS WILL BE PLACED ON DETERMINING RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY OF VARYING EVALUATION INSTRUMENTS.

EDH 7010

HISTORY & FOUNDATIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION

3

Credits

Master's

This course is an introduction and overview of higher education,including the development of higher education in the United States, the nature of institutions of higher education, and the major trends, challenges, and issues in higher education today.

EDH 7020

SURVEY OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

3

Credits

Master's

This course provides an overview of the administrative aspects of two-year institutions, including the scope and role of two-year institutions in higher education.

EDH 7030

LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN HIGHER EDUCATION

3

Credits

Master's

This course encompasses legal issues and policies that affect how higher education is governed and how administrators in higher education implement policies and practices to ensure compliance with federal and state laws. Specific legal cases will be examined and analyzed, and subsequent legal and ethical implications will be discussed.

EDH 7040

COMMUNITY RELATIONS & CONTINUING EDUCATION

3

Credits

Master's

This courses examines the economic, social, and political issues associated with postsecondary continuing education programs, including the relationship between these programs and the communities they serve and strategies used to maintain strong public support.

EDH 7050

TEACHING & LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION

3

Credits

Master's

This course studies the historical and theoretical development of higher education curricula in the United States. The elements that relate to best practices in teaching and learning will be examined, as well as the administrator’s role to oversee curricula planning.

EDH 7060

SEMINAR IN CURRENT ISSUES IN HIGHER EDUCATION

3

Credits

Master's

This course explores contemporary trends and issues in higher education.

EDH 7070

FINANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION

3

Credits

Master's

This course will explore the sources of funds, resources by institutional type, and the differences between funding sources for institutions of higher learning. This course will explain budget and financial terminology and prepare students to read and analyze higher education budgets for 2 and 4 year colleges, and study current and future issues which affect higher education finance and budgeting.

EDH 7210

HIGHER EDUCATION FIELD PROJECT

3

Credits

Master's

This course is designed as an investigation of a significant problem in higher education using scientific research skills. A scholarly written report is required. Students will meet with the Field Project Director as needed. During EDH 721, the field project will be investigated, analyzed, and reported upon to the advisory committee. Six hours total credit to be taken over two terms, three hours each term. EDH 721 cannot be taken for more than four terms (12 hours)

EDH 8800

HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION DISSERTATION

0

Credits

Doctoral

Completion of original research concluding in a written dissertation and oral defense as directed by dissertation chair and committee.

EDL 6010

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

3

Credits

Master's

The study of the fundamental principles and culture of the educational organization and administration as well as concepts for development and growth.

EDL 6020

ROLES OF THE PRINCIPAL

3

Credits

Master's

This course identifies specific roles of the principal and equips the school leader in becoming a facilitator in sustaining a school culture that promotes the success of students and staff by ensuring management of the organization and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.

EDL 6040

DATA-DRIVEN INSTRUCTION

3

Credits

Master's

This course examines the utilization of educational data to make informed decisions for leading schools.

EDL 6050

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

3

Credits

Master's

This course examines the processes of personnel administration in educational organizations, for both certified and non-certified personnel. It provides a comprehensive overview of personnel administration as it relates to recruitment, selection, orientation, professional development, motivation, work incentives, grievance management, reduction in force, employee discipline, employee evaluation, salary, fringe benefits, sexual harassment, discrimination, and worker’s compensation.

EDL 6060

JUDICIAL AND ETHICS CONSIDERATIONS

3

Credits

Master's

This course includes the exploration of local, state, and federal laws, court decisions, and legal opinions affecting public education.

EDL 6070

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

3

Credits

Master's

This course trains the candidate to organize human, financial, physical, and community resources for leading school improvement.

EDL 6080

BEST PRACTICES

3

Credits

Master's

This course examines the new standards for various subject areas for the “state-of-the-art teaching” as set by national educational and professional organizations as well as national exemplary programs.

EDL 6090

SCHOOL SITE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

3

Credits

Master's

EDL 6170

HUMAN AND STUDENT DIVERSITY

3

Credits

Master's

This course helps the candidate to understand students from diverse and cultural backgrounds, and examines ways to develop learning environments that support and improve student learning.

EDL 6880

SCHOOL COMMUNITY CLIMATES

3

Credits

Master's

The course examines the relationship between organizations and communities, and explores strategies to maintain healthy school support.

EDL 7010

ADVANCED ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP MODELS

3

Credits

Master's

Fundamental principles, development, and culture of the educational organization and how it was influenced by theories of historical and social foundations of education.

EDL 7020

ETHICAL ISSUES IN ADMINISTRATION

3

Credits

Master's

The course identifies and explores specific roles of the school administration and the leadership principles regarding school law and ethics of the position.

EDL 7030

LEARNING RESEARCH-BASED IN INSTRUCTION THEORY

3

Credits

Master's

Research–based approaches to leading and assessing instructional processes given the study of theory and research in educational pedagogy.

EDL 7040

DATA DRIVEN DECISION MAKING

3

Credits

Master's

The utilization of educational data to make informed decisions regarding instruction and student achievement.

EDL 7170

INNOVATIVE APPROACHES LEADING TO ADMIN A DIVERSE CULTURE

3

Credits

Master's

Understanding students from diverse and cultural backgrounds and developing positive learning environments will be the focus of this course

EDL 7300

SCHOOL FINANCE INFLUENCED BY CURRENT TRENDS/ISS IN PUBLIC ED

3

Credits

Master's

This course informs students how to use financial resources to substantially increase student performance. Identifying resources and the mechanisms to distribute resources at the federal, state, district, and school level, the course delves into issues of equity of finance and whether there exists an adequate level of resources in the system.

EDL 7320

EFFECT DATA ANAL FOR INSTRUCT/PERF IMPROVEMENT-TECH TOOLS

3

Credits

Master's

This course emphasizes the leadership roles that serve as instructional technologists, those who can thoughtfully and strategically provide direction to selection, use and evaluation of constantly changing technologies for effective data analysis.

EDL 7880

SCHOOL & COMMUNITY SAFETY MANAGEMENT

3

Credits

Master's

Best practices in environment protocols for internal and external safety management at school and the surrounding community.

EDL 7890

EDUCATIONAL UNIT SELF-STUDY THROUGH ASSESSMENT INQUIRY RES

3

Credits

Master's

This class is designed to provide self-study which involves systematically exploring the tensions of practice and the dilemmas we encounter, along with university-supervised field experiences under the direction of an approved educational administrator. Designed to promote appropriate application of academic course work and experiences.

EDL 7910

DATA ANAL PROG IMPROVEMENT THROUGH PROF LEARNING COMMUNITIES

3

Credits

Master's

This course focuses on using performance and assessment data as tools to improve decision-making for school improvement purposes at the building level through professional learning communities (PLCs). This course highlights the concurrent use and analysis of multiple data sources to guide leaders through curriculum alignment, development and enhancement, supervision of instruction, and focus on professional development for teachers, administrators, and support staff that will increase student learning.

EDL 8020

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ADULT LEARNERS

3

Credits

Doctoral

This course will reintegrate and synthesize the different forces and influences in our national life; to develop self-knowledge, unity, and changes in the machinery of our education. It will offer practical teaching and classroom management suggestions that are designed for anyone who works with adult learners. This course will discuss avenues to teach all students the skills they need to learn, no matter the topic or subject matter.

EDL 8110

RESEARCH IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION

3

Credits

Doctoral

This course serves as an introduction and provides a foundation of conducting formal research in P-12 settings. Emphasis is placed on conducting a relevant review of related literature and identifying a research topic. During this course, chapter 2 should be accomplished using the research completed in EDL 826. Prerequisite EDL 826

EDL 8260

ADVANCED APPLIED RESEARCH (DEVELOPING YOUR DESIGN

3

Credits

Doctoral

The content of the course will focus on applications and interpretations of single-case research designs and the analysis of human behavior in educational and community settings. This course is designed as an initial course in single subject research methodology. It will cover a number of specific topic areas including behavioral measurement, single subject research designs, and methods of data analysis.

EDL 8300

DEVELOPING THE CULTURE OF LEARNING

3

Credits

Doctoral

The main emphasis for this course is to challenge leaders to create a learning culture within the organization that will empower people to easily adapt to and actually anticipate change in order to grow through innovation.

EDL 8320

DEVELOPING ADVOCACY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY

3

Credits

Doctoral

The emphasis for this course includes building partnerships and providing supports and opportunities that promote active and positive working relationships. The discussions, assignments, and in-class activities will provide students with a vision and practical knowledge of what effective partnerships look like and how to strategize ways of tapping into community resources.

EDL 8340

USING CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND MEDIATION

3

Credits

Doctoral

An analysis of the nature of conflict and the methods to resolve conflict with an emphasis on collaborative problem solving and mediation. A research project and supporting specialized reading will be required.

EDR 3080

EARLY LITERACY INSTRUCTION I

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of concepts, materials, and teaching strategies for oral language development and systematic early reading and writing instruction, specific to concepts about print, phonemic awareness, and phonics. (10+ hours of field experience)

EDR 3110

EARLY LITERACY INSTRUCTION II

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of concepts, materials, and teaching strategies for oral language development and systematic early reading and writing instruction, specific to vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. (16+ hours of field experience

EDR 3440

LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of the classic and current literature for children in print and non-print media. The integration of literature into the elementary school curriculum is emphasized. (4+ hours of field experience)

EDR 4070

COMMUNICATION IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3

Credits

Undergraduate

EDR 4410

DIAGNOSIS AND CORRECTION OF READING DISABILITY

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of the diagnosis and remediation of reading disabilities. Students diagnose and evaluate the skills of an individual child in a clinical setting and develop and carry out a plan of remediation based on the diagnosis. Prerequisites: EDR 308, EDR 311, and admission to teacher education. (30+ hours of field experience)

EDR 4740

READING IN THE MIDDLE AND SECONDARY SCHOOL

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The development of reading skills in the content areas is explored. Emphasis is on helping the middle and secondary school student read more effectively. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education. (16+ hours of field experience)

EDU 1500

DEVELOPMENT OF ACADEMIC SKILLS FOR EDUCATORS

1

Credits

Undergraduate

A development of a basic measure of academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. This course is designed to provide comprehensive preparation for assessments that measure the skills and content knowledge of candidates entering the teacher preparation programs.

EDU 3000

INTRODUCTION AND FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION

2

Credits

Undergraduate

An overview of the teaching profession with emphasis on functions of the school, school policies, school law, and the effects of court decisions on educational practice. Satisfies the writing intensive course requirement.

EDU 3001

PRE-TEACHING FIELD EXPERIENCE

1

Credits

Undergraduate

A 30+ hour field experience in a local school taken concurrently with EDU300. Transfer students must take this course for one-hour credit if field experiences were not required. (Pass/Fail grade)

EDU 3250

TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course is designed to provide an overview of concepts and terminology related to technology in education. The student is given hands-on experiences using technology including understanding of the Internet. This class may be online enhanced.

EDU 3450

SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The scope and sequence of the elementary social studies curriculum is examined. An emphasis is placed on the development of concepts and generalizations appropriate for the elementary child. A field experience in an elementary school is a component of this course. Prerequisites: social science core. (4+ hours of field experience)

EDU 3460

SCIENCE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An integrated approach to teaching science through discovery and hands-on experiences. A field experience in an elementary school is a component of this course. Prerequisites: Science core. (2+ hours of field experience)

EDU 3550

SOLIDIFYING TEACHING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

1

Credits

Undergraduate

This course provides coverage of the concepts and theories of learning and teaching in teacher preparation. This class would provide comprehensive preparation for assessments that measure the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of teacher candidates ready for the teaching profession.

EDU 3720

SURVEY OF THE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of individuals with exceptionalities from the gifted to the profoundly disabled. Includes a multicultural component which explores the diverse ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of students and techniques for providing an effective relevant education. This class may be online enhanced. (16+ hours of field experience)

EDU 4090

PRINCIPLES OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An in-depth study of the theory, organization, curriculum, and development of early childhood programs. EDU 409 is an option for students who wish to add early childhood.

EDU 4130

MATHEMATICS IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Methodology based on current research and practice is explored using an NCTM Standards-based program with an emphasis on mathematical understandings, using manipulatives, and acquiring problem-solving skills. A field experience in an elementary school is a component of this course. Prerequisites: MAT 116, 131, 316 and admission to teacher education. (30+ hours of field experience)

EDU 4360

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course provides information to help students develop pro-active strategies to manage the classroom environment and student behavior. Emphasis is placed on students’ development of a personal and unique classroom management plan. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.

EDU 4400

KINDERGARTEN EDUCATION AND PRACTICUM

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of appropriate educational practices and programs in kindergarten with an emphasis on Mississippi guidelines. The class includes seminars and teaching experiences in a local kindergarten class. Prerequisites: EDR 308, 311, and admission to teacher education. This class may be online enhanced. (30+ hours of field experience)

EDU 4460

TEACHING IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The study of methods and problems related to teaching in the student’s major field. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education.

EDU 4500

TESTS, MEASUREMENTS, AND EVALUATION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The study of testing, measuring and evaluating student learning with both criterion-referenced and norm-referenced assessments. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education.

EDU 4600

ORGANIZATIONAL PROCEDURES FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course addresses organizational procedures of special education as required by the Mississippi State Department of Education. In addition, legislative and court decisions associated with special education are covered. This class may be online enhanced. Prerequisite: EDU 372.

EDU 4630

LEARNING DISABILITIES

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course is an overview of the field of learning disabilities including historical development, theoretical research bases, and social, emotional, physical and learning characteristics. This class may be online enhanced. Prerequisite: EDU 372.

EDU 4640

TEACHING INDIVIDUALS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course addresses basic assessment procedures, selection and utilization of instructional methods, materials, and individual programming for individuals with specific learning disabilities. Prerequisites: EDU 372 and EDU 463. (12+ hours of field experience)

EDU 4680

INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course is an overview of intellectual disabilities including definitional perspectives, etiology and syndromes, theoretical research bases, and social, emotional, physical, and intellectual characteristics. This class may be online enhanced. Prerequisite: EDU 372. (2+ hours of field experience)

EDU 4690

TEACHING THE INDIVIDUALS WITH MILD INTELLECTUAL

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course addresses basic assessment procedures, selection and utilization of instructional methods, materials, and individualized programming for individuals with mild intellectual disabilities. Prerequisites: EDU 372 and EDU 468.

EDU 4780

THE TEACHING RESIDENCY I

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course is designed to implement theory, develop a philosophy of education, and foster professional growth and development through creation of a teacher performance assessment. This residence will be approximately 240 hours of supervised teaching experience in a qualified school.

EDU 4830

DIRECTED TEACHING IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

6

Credits

Undergraduate

The student is assigned to an approved supervising teacher in a local school for 75 school days. Attendance at scheduled seminars is required.

EDU 4840

DIRECTED TEACHING IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL

6

Credits

Undergraduate

The student is assigned to an approved supervising teacher in a local school for 75 school days. Attendance at scheduled seminars is required.

EDU 4960

DIRECTED TEACHING IN SPECIAL SUBJECT AREAS

6

Credits

Undergraduate

The student is assigned to an approved supervising teacher in a local school for 75 school days. Attendance at scheduled seminars is required.

EDU 5010

THE TEACHER'S PEDAGOGICAL PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS BY SELF-STUDY

1

Credits

Master's

A course designed to implement theory as well as foster professional growth and development through teacher pedagogical performance self-study. Emphasis is placed on the importance of informed decision-making and reflection in relation to classroom management, evaluation, and pedagogical skills and planning.

EDU 5360

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

3

Credits

Master's

This course provides information to help students develop pro-active strategies to manage the classroom environment and student behavior. Emphasis is placed on students’ development of a personal and unique classroom management plan. (May not be taken for graduate credit if taken at undergraduate level.)

EDU 5720

SURVEY OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN

3

Credits

Master's

A study of exceptionalities from the gifted to the profoundly handicapped. This course is a prerequisite for the mildly/moderately disabled concentration. (May not be taken for graduate credit if course was taken at undergraduate level.)

EDU 5740

READING IN THE MIDDLE AND SECONDARY SCHOOL

3

Credits

Master's

The development of reading skills in the content areas. Emphasis on helping the middle and secondary school student read more effectively. (May not be taken for graduate credit if course was taken at undergraduate level.) This class may be online enhanced.

EDU 5750

TEACHER INDUCTION

3

Credits

Master's

A course designed to provide entry educators with effective research-based strategies for managing the learning environment, for using appropriate teaching strategies, and for establishing effective communication skills in a school setting. The course extends for more than one trimester with collaboration between the school district and university. The student registers only one term but has to cross-over terms to complete requirements.

EDU 6010

SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3

Credits

Master's

The study of research and techniques for teaching social studies as an integrated approach is emphasized.

EDU 6020

TRENDS IN CHILDREN'S LITERATURE

3

Credits

Master's

A survey of children's literature and current techniques for using literature in all areas of the curriculum.

EDU 6030

SEMINAR IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

3

Credits

Master's

A study of curricula trends and issues in early childhood education. Emphasis is placed on developmentally appropriate curriculum and practice, current research, and organization and evaluation of learning experiences for the young child.

EDU 6060

INTEGRATION OF CONTENT CURRICULUM

3

Credits

Master's

Components from social studies, science and mathematics in the elementary school will be included. Integrating each of these subjects through discovery, hands-on experiences and problem-solving is emphasized. The scope and sequence of the elementary curriculum is examined with an emphasis placed on the development of concepts and generalizations appropriate for the elementary child. Prerequisite: EDU 640. This class may be online enhanced.

EDU 6070

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS

3

Credits

Master's

A study of current research and methodology for teaching mathematics in the elementary school. Emphasis is placed on incorporating current NCTM standards in the classroom.

EDU 6080

MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES

3

Credits

Master's

An examination of the theories of multiple intelligences, brain-based learning, and learning styles. The influence of these theories on the concepts of creativity, metacognition, and critical thinking is applied to classroom practice.

EDU 6090

SCIENCE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3

Credits

Master's

Trends, innovations, and research for teaching life science and physical science in the elementary school are explored.

EDU 6100

METACOGNITION

3

Credits

Master's

EDU 6110

CURRENT TRENDS IN READING

3

Credits

Master's

Current research related to the effective teaching of reading in the elementary school is explored.

EDU 6150

LANGUAGE ARTS IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3

Credits

Master's

The development of communication skills and concepts is explored through research and practical experiences.

EDU 6160

ART IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3

Credits

Master's

Art activities and materials which stimulate thought processes and development of children from one stage of growth to another. The analysis of successful teaching activities and ways relationships between art and other subjects within the school curriculum are explored.

EDU 6170

MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION

3

Credits

Master's

An examination of strategies and resources for teaching students of diverse cultural backgrounds. The development of units and activities exploring multicultural topics is required.

EDU 6200

TEACHER AS RESEARCHER

3

Credits

Master's

The study of methodology and interpretation of educational research which acquaints the student with various techniques of research and their use in educational endeavors.

EDU 6210

THEORIES OF LEARNING

3

Credits

Master's

An in-depth study of learning theories, cognitive development, and current topics related to appropriate educational classroom practice. Same as PSY 621. This class may be online enhanced.

EDU 6250

TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

3

Credits

Master's

A study of the use of computers and other technology in the classroom. The student is given hands-on experiences using technology including understanding of the Internet.

EDU 6260

COOPERATIVE LEARNING

3

Credits

Master's

A study of various forms of cooperative learning structures that can be implemented in all curriculum areas.

EDU 6270

PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

3

Credits

Master's

This course will examine theory, practice, and strategies related to assessing student achievement in the contemporary classroom. This class may be online enhanced.

EDU 6280

DIR/SUPV OF STUDENT TCHRS

3

Credits

Master's

This course is designed to train prospective supervising teachers to be knowledgeable mentors who understand how to train the “safe practitioner.” The class focuses attention on each aspect of the teaching/learning experience and environment. Case studies are also studied and discussed that explore diverse situations in urban, suburban, and rural schools.

EDU 6300

HISTORICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION

3

Credits

Master's

This course is a survey of the development of educational systems and philosophies from ancient times to the present.

EDU 6310

HIST/PHIL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION-GLOBAL EMPHASIS

3

Credits

Master's

EDU 6340

INTERNSHIP I

3

Credits

Master's

In this course students in cohort groups will be supervised by a university faculty member in an approved and accredited school where they are employed as full-time teachers. Students are required to attend scheduled seminars which will include research, presentations and discussions on current educational issues related to the classroom teacher, and submit online assignments.(Prerequisites: EDU 536 and EDU 650)

EDU 6350

INTERNSHIP II

3

Credits

Master's

This course is the second phase of internship. The student will continue to be supervised by a university faculty member, attend scheduled seminars and submit online assignments.(Prerequisite: EDU 634)

EDU 6360

READING AND WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM

3

Credits

Master's

An introduction to specific principles and practices of integrating reading/writing across the curriculum with emphasis placed upon an awareness of balancing the process and the product, strategies for using the approach and assessment. This class may be online enhanced.

EDU 6370

ADV. DIAG. READ/WRIT DIFFICULTIES

3

Credits

Master's

This course provides specific knowledge in the assessment of the reading and writing abilities of elementary students. An emphasis is placed on the various causal factors which might inhibit the student’s developmental processes of learning to read and write effectively and strategically, and an understanding of these factors might enable a teacher to develop and implement a program of prescriptive instruction. This class may be online enhanced.

EDU 6400

CURRICULA PLANNING

3

Credits

Master's

A survey of general curriculum development with emphasis on current practices in curriculum design and organization, evaluation, curriculum materials, and curriculum development including instructional objectives.

EDU 6420

HOME-SCHOOL-COMMUNITY RELATIONS: WORKING WITH PARENTS

3

Credits

Master's

Current research regarding parent involvement programs, parent education, parent-teacher conferences, using community resources, and current topics are explored.

EDU 6430

CREATING PRODUCTIVE CULTURES IN SCHOOLS

3

Credits

Master's

EDU 6460

SECONDARY METHODS

3

Credits

Master's

An in-depth study of current management, instructional and evaluation processes and practices within secondary schools. Methods and problems related to teaching and learning in the student’s major field will be emphasized.

EDU 6500

TESTS, MEASUREMENTS, AND EVALUATIONS

3

Credits

Master's

The study of the measurement and evaluation of student learning with both criterion and norm-referenced procedures. (May not be taken for graduate credit if taken at undergraduate level.)

EDU 6510

THE GIFTED CHILD

3

Credits

Master's

A study of the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual characteristics of the gifted child, including methods of identifying the gifted child

EDU 6520

TEACHING THE GIFTED CHILD

3

Credits

Master's

A study of the programs, curricula, methodologies, media and materials for the education of the gifted child.

EDU 6530

CURRICULA DEVELOPMENT FOR THE GIFTED

3

Credits

Master's

This course focuses on the development of modules for advanced placement classes and writing/choosing appropriate curricula for elementary or secondary gifted children.

EDU 6540

TRENDS IN GIFTED EDUCATION AND PRACTICUM

3

Credits

Master's

Through research and discussion, the student develops understanding of problems and current trends in gifted education. Students work with gifted students in a public school or clinical setting.

EDU 6550

CURRICULUM FOR ARTISTICALLY & CREATIVELY GIFTED

3

Credits

Master's

An examination of research and practice dealing with the concept of artistic talent and implications for curricula in the visual and performing arts.

EDU 6600

ORGANIZATIONAL PROCEDURES FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION

3

Credits

Master's

A study of the organizational procedures of special education as required by the Mississippi State Department of Education and the legislative and court decisions associated with special education are covered in this course. This class may be online enhanced.

EDU 6630

LEARNING DISABILITIES

3

Credits

Master's

This course is an overview of the field of learning disabilities including historical development, theoretical research bases, and social, emotional, physical and learning characteristics. Same as PSY 663.

EDU 6640

TEACHING INDIVIDUALS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

3

Credits

Master's

This course addresses basic assessment procedures, selection and utilization of instructional methods, materials, and individualized programming for individuals with specific learning disabilities. Prerequisite EDU 663.

EDU 6650

BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT

3

Credits

Master's

This course will examine the laws, history, and prevalence of behavior disorders. Assessment instruments and procedures will be presented along with extensive coverage of intervention plans, curricula, and classroom management strategies. Field experience may be included. Same as PSY 665.

EDU 6660

TEACHING INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE/PROFOUND MENTAL RETARDATION

3

Credits

Master's

This course addresses basic assessment procedures, selection, and utilization of instructional methods, materials, and individualized programming for individuals with severe or profound intellectual disabilities.

EDU 6670

INTERNSHIP IN WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE/PROFOUND

3

Credits

Master's

This course serves as a field experience to apply knowledge and ideas garnered in EDU 666 within a realistic setting. The student will serve a minimum of 80 contact hours with this population, in addition to 10 hours in a seminar discussing such experiences, goals and objectives that have been established for such an experience.

EDU 6680

INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES

3

Credits

Master's

This course is an overview of intellectual disabilities including etiology and syndromes, theoretical research bases, and social, emotional, physical, and intellectual characteristics. Same as PSY 661. This class may be online enhanced.

EDU 6690

TEACHING INDIVIDUALS WITH MILD INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES

3

Credits

Master's

This course addresses basic assessment procedures, selection, and utilization of instructional methods, materials, and individualized programming for individuals with mild intellectual disabilities. Prerequisite EDU 661 or 668.

EDU 7010

SEMINAR IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

3

Credits

Master's

EDU 7020

ADVANCED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

3

Credits

Master's

A comprehensive in-depth study of the development and implementation of curricula in elementary schools.

EDU 7030

THEORIES OF LEARNING

3

Credits

Master's

The study of the process and theories of learning in direct relation to education.

EDU 7210

FIELD RESEARCH PROJECT

3

Credits

Master's

(pass or fail grade given to students)

EDU 7500

LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITES

3

Credits

Doctoral

An introduction to peculiarities and challenges of leading an organization/institution as it relates to the legal, political, and ethical implications of education.

EDU 7600

GENERAL LEADERSHIP STUDIES

3

Credits

Doctoral

An in-depth look at how educational administrators manage and lead educational organizations, and how leadership styles have evolved.

EDU 7700

EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

3

Credits

Doctoral

An examination of how educational organizations are usually structured and designed to utilize human, technological, fiscal, and physical resources for maximizing talents and student achievement.

ELD 9000

COMPRENSHIVE EXAM FOR DOCTORAL EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

0

Credits

Doctoral

COMPREHENSIVE EXAM FOR DOCTORAL EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP GIVEN ON CANVAS

ESE 4600

ORGANIZATIONAL PROCEDURES FOR SPECIAL ED NON-EDUCATION MAJOR

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course addresses organizational procedures of special education as required by the Mississippi State Department of Education. In addition, legislative and court decisions associated with special education are covered. This class may be online enhanced or hybrid. Prerequisite: EDU 372.

ESE 4630

LEARNING DISABILITIES NON-EDUCATION MAJOR

3

Credits

Undergraduate

SPED 463 - Learning Disabilities Non-Education Major: (3 hours) This course is an overview of the field of learning disabilities including historical development, theoretical research bases, and social, emotional, physical and learning characteristics. This class may be online enhanced or hybrid. Prerequisite: EDU 372.

ESE 4640

TEACH THE INDIVIDUALS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES NON-EDU MAJ

3

Credits

Undergraduate

ESE 464 - Teaching the Individuals with Learning Disabilities Non-Education Major: (3 hours) This course addresses basic assessment procedures, selection and utilization of instructional methods, materials, and individual programming for individuals with specific learning disabilities. Prerequisites: EDU 372 and ESE 463. (12+ hours of field experience)

ESE 4680

INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES NON-EDUCATION MAJOR

3

Credits

Undergraduate

SPED 468 - Intellectual Disabilities Non-Education Major: (3 hours) This course is an overview of intellectual disabilities including definitional perspectives, etiology and syndromes, theoretical research bases, and social, emotional, physical, and intellectual characteristics. This class may be online enhanced or hybrid. Prerequisite: EDU 372. (2+ hours of field experience)

ESE 4690

TEACHING THE INDIVIDUALS WITH MILD INTELL DIS NON-ED MAJOR

3

Credits

Undergraduate

: ESE 469 - Teaching the Individuals with Mild Intellectual Disabilities Non-Education Major: (3 hours) This course addresses basic assessment procedures, selection and utilization of instructional methods, materials, and individualized programming for individuals with mild intellectual disabilities. Prerequisites: EDU 372 and ESE 468.

ESE 4740

READING IN THE MIDDLE/SECONDARY SCHOOL: NON-EDUCATION MAJOR

3

Credits

Undergraduate

ESE 474 â?" Reading in the Middle and Secondary School Non-Education Major: (3 hours) The development of reading skills in the content areas is explored. Emphasis is on helping the middle and secondary school exceptional student read more effectively. (16+ hours of field experience)

PED 1110

AEROBICS

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PED 1120

HUMAN WELLNESS

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PED 1130

SOCCER

1

Credits

Undergraduate

The course is designed to teach fundamental skills and provide a basic understanding and knowledge of the game.

PED 1140

GOLF

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PED 1150

SOFTBALL

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PED 1170

BADMINTON

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PED 1180

TENNIS

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PED 1190

BOWLING

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PED 1200

ISOMETRIC/ISOMETRIC EXERCISE

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PED 1600

GENERAL MOVEMENT AND DANCE FOR THEATRE

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PED 1620

DANCE FOR THEATRE: JAZZ

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PED 1630

DANCE FOR THEATRE: TAP

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PED 1640

MOVEMENT AN DANCE FOR THE MUSICAL THEATRE (MODERN)

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PED 1650

DANCE FOR THEATRE: BALLET

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PED 1660

STAGE COMBAT

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PED 1670

WEIGHT TRAINING

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PED 1680

FITNESS AND STRESS

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PED 2220

ORG. OF PRACTICE & SCOUTING OF TEAM SPORTS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Principles for organizing and administering a practice session. Scouting techniques for football, basketball, and baseball.

PED 2310

HISTORY & INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Physical education in America from the Colonial days to the present.

PED 3240

ANATOMY-PHYSIOLOGY

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of the physical structure of the body and how each system relates in its function.

PED 3250

MOTOR DEV/CREATIVE RHYTHMS-ELEM. SCHOOL

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The development and refinement of skillful performance in gymnastics, rhythms, and games.

PED 3290

PHILOSOPHY AND PSYCHOLOGY OF COACHING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of how sports became a part of the school and society; an analysis of the purpose, values, nature, and scope of coaching.

PED 3300

THE THEORY/PRACTICE-COACHING FOOTBALL

3

Credits

Undergraduate

PED 3310

THE THEORY/PRACTICE OF COACHING BASKETBALL

3

Credits

Undergraduate

PED 3330

THE THEORY/PRACTICE OF COACHING BASEBALL

3

Credits

Undergraduate

PED 3340

THE THEORY/PRACTICE OF COACHING SOCCER

3

Credits

Undergraduate

PED 3360

KINESIOLOGY

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The scientific principles of movement, muscles and muscular actions, and mechanical principles, such as levers, laws of motion, stability, and momentum.

PED 3370

METH. OF TEACHING HEALTH/P.E. IN ELEM. SCHOOLS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of principles of learning, principles of teaching, class organization, teaching techniques, and materials of elementary school.

PED 3380

HEALTH & P.E. IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of how physical education, physical fitness, health and wellness, and movement can be effectively used in the elementary grades.

PED 3390

METH. OF TEACHING HEALTH/P.E.IN SECOND. SCHOOLS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of principles of learning, principles of teaching, class organization, teaching techniques, and materials of secondary school.

PED 4320

THE CARE AND PREVENTION OF SPORTS INJURIES

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Basic fundamentals and techniques in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care of injuries.

PED 4330

ORGANIZATION & ADMINISTRATION OF PHYSICAL EDU.

3

Credits

Undergraduate

General principles of administration and their effects upon the organization of a physical education program.

PED 4360

TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Techniques of constructing, administering, and analyzing written and skill test in health and physical education.

PED 4370

PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR THE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The nature of certain physical and mental handicaps and methods for working with handicapped students in a physical education program.

PED 4380

SPORT LAW

3

Credits

Undergraduate

PED 6800

SPORT MARKETING

3

Credits

Master's

Marketing from a sports managerial perspective which includes analyzing market opportunities, strategies, making decisions, and managing and delivering sports marketing programs.

PED 6910

SPORT ADMINISTATION ISSUES

3

Credits

Master's

This course provides students an overview of sports and athletic administration issues. It serves as a foundation for students’ further studies in various subject areas in the field of sports and athletic administration management, including sports marketing, sports law, sports facility and event management, and sports finance/economics.

PED 6920

SPORTS FINANCE

3

Credits

Master's

Financial management in sport will provide advanced principles and applications of finance and economics in the sport industry. It is an in-depth exploration of traditional and innovative revenue acquisition methods for sport organizations. The course maintains a strong practical orientation.

PED 6950

FACILITY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT

3

Credits

Master's

This course will review the finance and construction of a sport facility, as well as the organizational, human resource, and operation management structures. Facility and event security issues will also be addressed, including threats to sports events. This course will examine risk assessment procedures, security planning options, emergency response and recovery, and training and exercises.

PED 6960

SPORTS MEDIA

3

Credits

Master's

The course will cover aspects of sports media and American culture including the development of sports media, coverage and business of sports media (print and broadcasting reporting, marketing and PR), and sports media audience (including critical cultural perspectives). Guess speakers from each area will address the class—giving a first-hand perspective of each area.

PED 6970

ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION FIELD WORK PROJECT

3

Credits

Master's

The field work project provides the opportunity to study in greater depth an aspect of particular academic interest relating to the program theme. With the assistance of the instructor/advisor, an appropriate topic is selected.

PEG 1010

INTERCOLLEGIATE BASKETBALL

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PEG 1020

INTERCOLLEGIATE BASKETBALL

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PEG 1030

INTERCOLLEGIATE BASKETBALL

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PEG 1040

INTERCOLLEGIATE BASKETBALL

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PEG 1060

INTERCOLLEGIATE BASEBALL

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PEG 1070

INTERCOLLEGIATE BASEBALL

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PEG 1080

INTERCOLLEGIATE BASEBALL

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PEG 1090

INTERCOLLEGIATE BASEBALL

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PEG 1210

CHEERLEADING

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PEG 1220

CHEERLEADING

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PEG 1230

CHEERLEADING

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PEG 1240

CHEERLEADING

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PEG 1410

INTERCOLLEGIATE SOCCER

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PEG 1420

INTERCOLLEGIATE SOCCER

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PEG 1430

INTERCOLLEGIATE SOCCER

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PEG 1440

INTERCOLLEGIATE SOCCER

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PEG 1510

INTERCOLLEGIATE SOFTBALL

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PEG 1520

INTERCOLLEGIATE SOFTBALL

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PEG 1530

INTERCOLLEGIATE SOFTBALL

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PEG 1540

INTERCOLLEGIATE SOFTBALL

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PEG 1610

INTERCOLLEGIATE GOLF

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PEG 1620

INTERCOLLEGIATE GOLF

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PEG 1630

INTERCOLLEGIATE GOLF

1

Credits

Undergraduate

PEG 1640

INTERCOLLEGIATE GOLF

1

Credits

Undergraduate

REC 3010

OUTDOOR RECREATION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course is designed to give students an overview of outdoor recreation. Emphasis will be given in camping, canoeing, fishing, and hiking.

REC 3020

INTRAMURAL

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course is designed to give students the knowledge of how to organize an intramural program in a recreational setting.

REC 3030

RECREATION FOR CHILDREN

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course is designed to give students the knowledge of recreational games for children and young adults.

REC 3040

RECREATION FOR ADULTS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course is designed to give the students the knowledge of recreational games for adults and how to administer a program for senior citizens.

REC 3050

PRACTICUM IN RECREATION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical field experience under the supervision of a specialist.

REC 3060

LEISURE SERVICES

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course is designed to inform the student of available services in public and private recreation.

REC 3070

REC. FOR PERSONS WITH HANDICAPPING CONDITIONS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course is designed to give the student a knowledge of the organization and administration of a recreation program for persons with a handicap.

RSH 7020

APA STYLE FOR PROFESSIONAL WRITING

3

Credits

Master's

A study of the application of American Psychological Association (APA) style requirements for professional writing.

RSH 7200

ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

3

Credits

Master's

This course is designed to emphasize the application of educational research methodology through the development of an approved field project proposal in the area of major concentration. Students will develop a field project proposal which must be approved by an advisory committee.

RSH 7400

DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS & SURVEY DESIGN

3

Credits

Master's

This course is a study of proper survey design and administration, descriptive statistics, data analysis and evaluation.

RSH 7500

QUALITATIVE DESIGNS AND EVALUATION

3

Credits

Doctoral

This course is designed to introduce characteristics of and various approaches to designing and conducting qualitative research. Emphasis is placed on various qualitative design types, and data collection and analysis of qualitative research methodology. The course is also designed to have participants analyze various types of qualitative research. This course is for specialist and/or doctoral students only. Three hours credit.

RSH 7700

CORRELATION, REGRESSION, ANALYSIS & EVALUATION

3

Credits

Doctoral

Advanced study of relationships between variables and predictive statistical models.

RSH 7800

QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNS AND EVALUATIONS

3

Credits

Doctoral

Advanced study of quasi-experimental research designs, especially in educational studies.

RSH 8000

INFERENTIAL STATISTICS, ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE, AND EVALUATION

3

Credits

Doctoral

A study of statistical data analysis and subsequent generalizations made from inferential analysis.

RSH 8500

MULTIVARIATE DESIGNS AND EVALUATION

3

Credits

Doctoral

This course is designed to help students understand multivariate techniques for data analysis. This course will focus on the practical applications and the techniques of actual data analysis and interpretation.

RSH 8600

ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

3

Credits

Doctoral

This course will explore the use of statistical programming software in the analysis of data for educational research. This course will emphasize the development and use of computer skills in analyzing data.

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