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MBA 6520 - International Business Field Studies Credits: (3)
This course integrates international travel and site visits with the study of international business topics. Through readings, assignments, discussions, and visits to important business and cultural sites in the destination countries, the course builds understanding and competence in international business practices and managing across cultures. This course entails travel expenses beyond regular tuition and may be repeated when offered to a different world region. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 9 credit hours.
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MBA 6530 - E-Business Credits: (3)
The Internet has become an important influence in the world. Business on the internet, in terms of operations, marketing, security, etc., has increased concomitantly in influence. This course will provide a foundation for understanding the possibilities and potential pitfalls for doing e-business.
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MBA 6540 - Negotiations Credits: (3)
The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for class participants to develop their negotiating abilities for use in organizational and other settings. The course is premised on the assumption that negotiating concepts are best learned through practice which is grounded in rigorous analysis and reflection. While theoretical principles and concepts from various reference disciplines (such as social psychology, sociology, and economics) will be presented through lectures and readings, this course will focus primarily on improving practical skills. Class participants will not only learn to enhance their individual abilities in dyadic and group situations, but also to analyze contexts for the most effective application of these skills.
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MBA 6550 - Managing and Improving Quality Credits: (3)
This course examines how organizations can gain competitive advantage by improving the quality and productivity of their business processes, manufactured goods and service outputs. Customer-focused approaches for designing, controlling and improving processes are emphasized, together with other concepts and approaches of quality management. Specific topics include process analysis, problem-solving methods, variability and statistical process control, performance measurement, and quality management systems. Guest lectures from industry professionals, experiential learning exercises and cases from manufacturing and service industries will assist students in understanding key issues and current topics. Prerequisite: MBA 6050 & MBA 6051 , or equivalent courses in statistics.
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MBA 6560 - Business/Market Planning Using Online Resources Credits: (3)
In this hands-on project-oriented course, students learn to (1) develop and write effective business/marketing plans and (2) use online resources to gather pertinent market, competitor, and environmental information. Students may develop a business/marketing plan for an existing business or for a potential start-up of interest to them. Alternatively, they may write a business/marketing plan and conduct requisite research and data analyses for a business suggested by the course instructor. Learning is facilitated primarily via practical discovery exercises, an extensive term project, and coaching. Although lectures and reading assignments serve to convey essential background knowledge, especially during the first half of the course, much class time is devoted to working on plans in teams under the instructor’s guidance.
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MBA 6580 - Project Management Credits: (3)
This course is a study of topics involved with managing projects. It examines the roles and skills of the project manager and the project office. Students will study the phases of the project life cycle, specifically the activities, requirements, methodologies, and tools common in project management.
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MBA 6590 - Strategic Business Tax Planning Credits: (3)
This course examines tax strategy and planning topics related to making important business decisions. The course addresses business formations, operations, terminations, reorganizations, acquisitions, and divisions. The course also covers tax issues related to multi-state and multi-national business transactions. Unique issues related to executive compensation, partnerships, limited liability companies, S corporations and C corporations are also addressed. Prerequisite: MBA 6010 or equivalent course in business law; MBA 6020 or equivalent courses in accounting.
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MBA 6630 - Networking & Information Systems Credits: (3)
This course covers the role of networking technology in information systems. Through hands-on and conceptual knowledge, students will learn how data communications and networks are used to facilitate decentralized and distributed systems in support of decision making. Various aspects of networking including standards, media, network design and applications will be covered. Students will gain hands-on familiarity with a local area network and the Internet. Prerequisite: Admittance to MACC, MBA or MHA program.
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MBA 6640 - Information Assurance in the Enterprise Credits: (3)
This course covers the basic principles and concepts in information assurance. It examines the managerial, operational, and organizational issues of securing information systems. Topics include legal and ethical issues in computer security; privacy concerns; malware; security awareness at the executive, technical and user levels; physical security, personnel security issues; policies and procedures; the need for enterprise security awareness; and the need for an enterprise security organization. Case studies and exercises in the computer lab will be used to provide examples of the need for organizations to develop security procedures and policies. Prerequisite: Admittance to MACC, MBA or MHA program.
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MBA 6680 - Graduate Consulting Project Credits: (3)
Graduate students are given the opportunity to consult with an existing organization, make recommendations for improvements, and assist in implementing changes in the organization. Students meet periodically with supervising faculty to review results. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
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MBA 6700 - Managing for Sustainability Credits: (3)
This course explores how business organizations can address environmental issues to meet societal needs and create competitive advantages. Emphasis is placed on understanding the impacts of businesses on the natural environment; identifying the opportunities for businesses to align their strategies and practices toward more sustainable business models; and using various methods and tools for measuring and improving the environmental performance of individual business organizations and the business system as a whole. Major topics include frameworks for understanding business and environmental sustainability; innovation, design and assessment of green products/services; green marketing issues; green purchasing; environmental management systems; operations and supply chain management issues for environmental sustainability. Prerequisite: Admission to MBA program; or graduate standing with permission of the MBA program.
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MBA 6710 - Accounting and Finance for Environmental Sustainability Credits: (3)
This course will expose MBA students to contemporary accounting and finance thought on environmental sustainability. The course will be divided into accounting and finance modules. The focus of the accounting module will include measurement and reporting of the environmental sustainability of business practices. The focus of the finance module will include capital budgeting for sustainability, financial assessment of sustainable business practices, and investing in environmental sustainability.
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MBA 6715 - Sustainability Tools and Methods Credits: (3)
This hybrid 8-week course consists of weekly modules, each of which addresses key aspects of sustainability-related business practices. Weekly topics are designed to explore in more depth specific sustainability-related tools and methods as they relate and add value to various aspects of business operations, including finance, accounting, supply chain management, information technology, stakeholder relations, and strategic planning. Secondly, students will gain an overview of the tools, techniques and bodies of knowledge through which they may pursue sustainability-related projects or entrepreneurship within their organizations. The course will utilize sustainability practitioners and subject-matter experts from a variety of organizational backgrounds. Prerequisite: MBA 6700 ; Admission to the MBA Program or Graduate Certificate in Sustainability in Business.
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MBA 6720 - Business, Economics, and the Environment Credits: (3)
Environmental economics considers the efficient and equitable use of society’s scarce environmental resources. Environmental resources include air, water, land, wildlife, biodiversity, and ecological systems. The allocation of environmental resources will be considered from different perspectives: (1) market allocations; (2) efficient allocations; (3) equitable allocations; and (4) government attempts to allocate these resources efficiently. Topics of the course include property rights, market failures, benefit-cost analysis, welfare economics, non-market valuation, environmental regulation, and sustainable development and business practices. Emphasis will be placed on the impacts on the firm resulting from environmental problems and regulations; and on sustainable business practices. Prerequisite: MBA 6040 , MBA 6051 or equivalent.
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MBA 6730 - Consulting Project in Sustainability Credits: (3)
Graduate students are given the opportunity to consult with an existing organization, evaluate sustainable business practices, make recommendations for improvements, and assist in implementing changes in the organization. Students meet periodically with supervising faculty to review results. Prerequisite: Instructor approval and MBA 6700 , MBA 6710 , and MBA 6720 .
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MBA 6740 - Principles of Contract Management Credits: (3)
Students will gain an overview of the fundamentals of contract management from the development of acquisition requirements, solicitation/proposal, negotiation, contract formation, contract performance, and contract closeout. Learn the basics of what it takes to solicit, procure, negotiate and administer contracts and subcontracts while gaining a broad understanding of business principles to establish long-term relationships with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders. Explore an insider’s view of the roles and responsibilities of contract administrators and the various interfaces with program management and other internal disciplines. Learn how to identify the basic differences between contract types and how they are selected to mitigate risk in a contractual environment, as well as exploring the key distinctions between commercial, government and international contracting processes.
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MBA 6750 - Financial Aspects of Contract Management Credits: (3)
Within the context of contract management, students will learn how to structure cash flow through financial methods that include invoice timing, pricing, overhead considerations, advance payments, letters of credit and other financial sources. Gain a comprehensive knowledge of accounting systems, budgeting, reporting, auditing and settlements. Enhance the profitability of your business through prudent contracting financial practices.
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MBA 6760 - Legal Aspects of Contract Management Credits: (3)
Within the context of contract management, students will gain a working knowledge of stakeholder requirements, applicable common law, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and other local, state and federal regulations and law that must be adhered to throughout the contract management process. Students will learn the legal aspects of contract management with an emphasis on real world, day-to-day application. Students will explore all phases of managing an approved contract successfully through completion of performance including change management, communications, negotiations, contract types, terms and conditions, risks, defaults, terminations, claims and much more. Students will participate in projects and discussions to rapidly enhance knowledge and proficiency in contract management in order to apply classroom concepts in the workplace.
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MBA 6800 - Directed Study Credits: (1-3)
Directed individual study and research on special topics related to business. May be repeated for a cumulative total of three credits. Prerequisite: Written approval of MBA program and instructor.
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MBA 6850 - Entrepreneurship Credits: (3)
Students will learn how to effectively come up with an idea, iterate around that idea, and validate customers around their final direction so that they can learn how to successfully launch an idea into a business with low risk, low capital, and higher degrees for success. In addition, if a student is interested in learning how to be a better “intrapreneur” this course will help them use some of these same skills in a corporate or employee environment. Being innovative and creative is always valuable.
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MCJ 6000 - Criminal Justice Statistics Credits: (3)
Criminal Justice Statistics is a focus on the role of data collection and analysis in formal, empirical research projects. The course begins with a review of statistical applications including measures of central tendency, dispersion, and hypothesis testing. The course concludes with an examination of more complex analytical tools such as MANOVA, Factor Analysis, Path Analysis, and Logistical Regression. Students will review various styles of multivariate analysis in peer-reviewed scholarly literature as well as use computing resources to conduct their own multivariate analysis of a criminal justice dataset.
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MCJ 6100 - Contemporary Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Course provides an analysis of the policies and practices of agencies of the criminal justice system including the police, prosecution, courts and corrections. Additionally, the latest technology and developments in the field of criminal justice will be addressed.
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MCJ 6110 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
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Summer [Full Sem]
Course teaches quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection and analysis techniques, and research presentation and dissemination methods. Descriptive and inferential statistics will be covered as well as basic computer applications in criminal justice.
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MCJ 6120 - Theories of Crime and Delinquency Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Course focuses on a review of classical and current theories of criminology and delinquency and the underlying assumptions of each. Advancements in profiling and classification as well as other applications of theoretical models will be studied.
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MCJ 6130 - Law and Social Control Credits: (3)
Course focuses on the nature of law and legal institutions and the relationships between law and social control. Concepts of law and justice from the perspectives of its effects on the American criminal justice system will be investigated as well as the public policy concerns of laws and their relationship to our society.
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MCJ 6140 - Technology and Innovation in Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Course explores the latest developments in technology and innovations in criminal justice. Included will be current developments in forensic science, i.e. DNA and the use of computer applications in criminal justice. Specific topics will be adjusted as new technologies arrive. Emphasis will be on impact and management rather than the strict science of the protocols.
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MCJ 6150 - Diversity Issues in Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
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Spring [Full Sem]
Course will sensitize and educate criminal justice professionals to issues of diversity. It explores the cross-cultural contact that criminal justice professionals have with citizens, victims, suspects, and co-workers, and the influence of culture, race and gender in the criminal justice field.
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MCJ 6160 - Seminar: Criminal Justice Policy Analysis Credits: (3)
Course focuses on crime as a political issue and examines how conflicting political philosophies influence criminal justice policy. Emphasis will be placed on how decisions in politics affect criminal justice organizations and how these decisions can be influenced by executive managers.
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MCJ 6170 - Seminar: Juvenile Justice Credits: (3)
Course examines the origins and development of the juvenile justice system with particular emphasis on the current policies and practices of the agencies which process young offenders through the juvenile system. Course examines a variety of political initiatives designed to reduce the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, enhance the due process rights of juveniles, and create a more punitive approach in the juvenile justice system.
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MCJ 6180 - Seminar: Contemporary Legal Issues Credits: (3)
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Spring [Full Sem]
This course exposes students to current law impacting criminal justice professionals. Topics will change depending upon current legal developments, but will include the general areas of corrections, law enforcement, employment, civil liability and criminal procedure.
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MCJ 6190 - Legal Foundations of Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Broad survey of foundational legal topics relevant to criminal justice, including: criminal law, search and seizure, bail, right to counsel, self-incrimination, lineups, responsibilities of courtroom legal actors, speedy trial, impartial jury, plea bargaining, double jeopardy, sentencing law, inmate rights, juvenile law, death penalty law, and basic rules of evidence.
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MCJ 6200 - Seminar in Victimology Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
This is a graduate-level seminar designed to provide an overview of key research areas in victimology. Particular emphasis will be placed on theory, measurement, and empirical results related to different types, consequences, and prevention of victimization.
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MCJ 6210 - Seminar: Judicial Administration Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Course exposes students to the dynamics of the American criminal courthouse. Students will examine how defense attorneys, defendants, prosecutors, judges, juries and others interact and contribute to America’s version of criminal case disposition. Course also examines the mechanics of criminal case processing, as well as how the court system is supposed to work, how it really does work, and the implications for American democracy.
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MCJ 6220 - Seminar: Contemporary Law Enforcement Credits: (3)
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Spring [Full Sem]
From the response and investigation of crimes committed, to the theory and practice involved in crime prevention, this course studies the development, theory, history and contemporary organizational structure of America’s law enforcement organizations.
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MCJ 6230 - Seminar: Contemporary Corrections Credits: (3)
Course provides an analysis of critical problems confronting contemporary adult corrections agencies. Course examines the problems of institutions, the affect of judicial intervention in corrections, alternatives to incarceration, and the political milieu in which this occurs.
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MCJ 6240 - Criminal Justice Planning, Budgeting, and Evaluation Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Course focuses on the planning, budgeting, and evaluation process in criminal justice organizations. Course examines both strategic and policy planning issues to include establishing organizational goals, budgeting, program implementation, evaluation and review.
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MCJ 6250 - Topics in Criminal Justice Credits: (1-3)
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Typically taught:
Fall [Online]
Spring [Online]
Summer [Online]
Course focuses on a special issue or topic in criminal justice. A new topic/issue will be selected each time the course is offered. May be repeated with a maximum of 10 credit hours.
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MCJ 6255 - Great Thoughts in Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
This course explores the broader context of criminal justice studies and concepts through the writings of significant authors and thinkers. Readings will focus on subjects such as justice, punishment, law and social control. Students will be expected to read extensively and participate in analysis and discussion.
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MCJ 6260 - Graduate Readings Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Course allows the student to examine the scholarly literature on a subject of special interest under the supervision of faculty. Reading list and accompanying assignments must be approved by the supervising faculty member. Periodic progress meetings will be scheduled throughout the semester. May be repeated once with a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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MCJ 6270 - Thesis Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Course provides students with the opportunity to conduct original research in criminal justice or complete a project in a criminal justice agency. Methods learned in the master’s program will be applied. May be taken twice by those selecting the Thesis Option.
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MCJ 6810 - Experimental Course Credits: (1-3)
May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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MCJ 6920 - Workshops and Conference Credits: (1-3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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MED 6000 - Fundamentals of Graduate Study Credits: (2)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Review of program goals, policies, and procedures in the MED program. Introduction to the library, campus writing lab, and word processing facilities. A process for scholarly and professional writing will be covered as well as style, form, documentation, support, organization, and a number of other topics to help develop writing confidence for graduate work.
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MED 6010 - Advanced Historical Foundations Credits: (2)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [1st Blk]
Study of the relationship of contemporary schooling issues to historical practices and philosophies.
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MED 6020 - Diversity in Education Credits: (2)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [2nd Blk]
Topics in this course will include issues related to differences among groups of people and individuals based on ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, gender, exceptionalities, language, religion, sexual orientation, and geographical area as they impact teaching and learning.
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MED 6030 - Advanced Educational Psychology Credits: (2)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [2nd Blk]
The fields of philosophy and psychology have greatly contributed to our understanding of how individuals learn and possible reasons for success and failure in schooling. MED 6030 is a foundations course designed to familiarize participants with some of the more important theories of learning and development that come from these two disciplines. It is a required core class that contains knowledge that will have application throughout the Master’s of Education program. Emphasis will be placed on classical philosophical perspectives and their implications for modern schooling; behavioral and cognitive learning theories; and developmental and social learning theories. Prerequisite: (Recommended) MED 6080 .
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MED 6050 - Curriculum Design, Evaluation & Assessment Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [2nd Blk]
An overview of the theories of curriculum development as well as a practical appraisal of curriculum design, implementation, evaluation and assessment. Prerequisite: (Recommended) MED 6080 .
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MED 6060 - Instructional Strategies Credits: (2)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [1st Blk]
This methods course will include organizing and universal teaching strategies that can accommodate the variety of learning contexts and content that is taught to a diverse audience of learners. Prerequisite: (Recommended) MED 6080 .
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MED 6080 - Conducting Educational Research Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Students learn to locate and interpret educational research, and to apply research methods to their own education issues. Prerequisite: MED 6000 . (Only taught fall and spring)
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MED 6085 - Developing a Project Proposal Credits: (2)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
This course is designed to help students develop a Master’s project proposal that is carefully researched and professionally written. Prerequisite: Graduate Committee approved and MED 6030 , MED 6050 , MED 6060 , and MED 6080 successfully completed.
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MED 6090 - Master’s Project Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Development of a master’s project is often related to a student’s work assignment. Student must have a signed proposal and department permission to register. Prerequisite: MED 6085 .
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MED 6091 - Graduate Synthesis Credits: (1)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [2nd Blk]
A review and synthesis of the program and its course work. The course includes opportunity to work with the development of personal portfolios. Prerequisite: All core requirements completed; Master’s Project Proposal committee-approved, and Master’s Project Report completed or in progress. Student must have a signed proposal and program approval to register. Prerequisite: MED 6085 .
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MED 6110 - Introduction to Classroom Management Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [2nd Blk]
This course serves as an introduction to classroom management for those who have not had classroom experience or have been hired by a school district on a “letter of authorization,” (hired without a license). The focus will be on current issues, methodology, and application of a variety of approaches for behavior change, discipline, and management of diverse learners in the context of classroom environments. Classroom management as a function of good teaching will be examined. This course or MED 6120 is required for licensure.
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MED 6120 - Advanced Classroom Management Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Eclectic review of the popular teacher-pupil interaction models as they are classified into ideological camps and effect, and management and strategies for the classroom. This course or MED 6110 is required for licensure.
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MED 6130 - Topic in Education: (i.e., School Finance, Cooperative Learning, TRIBES, Teaching for Inquiry, etc.) Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Summer [1st Blk]
This course explores a topic receiving current attention by educators and the public and deemed worthy of in-depth study. Credit will be determined by the nature of the topic.
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MED 6140 - Adolescent Development Credits: (2)
Study of physical, mental, social, and psychological characteristics of adolescents, their needs and problems, and methods of working with those who have behavior problems.
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MED 6150 - Action Research in the Classroom Credits: (2)
Students will explore effective classroom-based research techniques, complete classroom-based research projects, and engage in ongoing application of action research for the improvement of teaching practice.
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MED 6160 - Effective Mentoring in the Classroom Credits: (2)
Course will cover strategies for effectively mentoring student teachers and novice teachers by expert teachers. Expectations for the course include journal keeping, writing assignments, and mentoring project.
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MED 6180 - Teaching Interpersonal Skills Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Study and application of interpersonal skills leading to the application and teaching of selected techniques and systems in the classroom.
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MED 6200 - Current Trends in Early Childhood Education Credits: (3)
variable title
A variable title advanced course in Early Childhood Education (birth through age eight) based upon examination of the current trends in curriculum and instruction for young children. When this number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title, i.e. literacy, math, science. May be repeated 2 times up to 9 credit hours.
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MED 6201 - Coaching EC/ECE Professionals: Foundation & Organization of Coaching Application: Organization & Self Reflection Credits: (3)
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Spring [Full Sem]
Educator coaching is an evidence-based strategy to increase program quality and teacher effectiveness in early childhood/early childhood education classrooms, programs, and home delivery systems. This course will train EC/ECE coaches using material from research-based sources, program experiences, and related theory. Participants will learn recommended practices in coaching related to early childhood and develop a systematic, individualized approach to effective coaching. Participants will learn practical strategies for coaching early childhood staff of diverse backgrounds and varying adult learning styles. Materials and discussions will include theory, research, interpersonal communication skills, and a systematic approach to more intentional coaching. Students will apply these strategies to Case Studies and field work experiences throughout the course and will participate in hands-on activities in class to apply new skills. Educator coaching skills will apply to any early childhood/early childhood education curriculum or model. This is course 1 of a three course series for the Utah Coaching Credential.
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MED 6202 - Coaching EC/ECE Professionals: Connecting Awareness with Application & Deepening of Practice Credits: (3)
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Summer [Full Sem]
Becoming an effective educator coach is a result of theoretical understanding, introspection, thoughtful planning, application of coaching skills and knowledge, and continuous self–improvement. This course will identify effective ongoing support strategies for individuals providing educator coaching. Participants will integrate skills with effective application in real life coaching experiences. Discussions will include self-reflective practices, self- directed action, planning and goal setting, and managing progress and accountability. Students will apply these strategies to case studies and real life experiences throughout the course. Students will be encouraged to engage in self-reflection and share ideas, successes, and challenges with other students in this course. This is course 2 in a three course series for the Utah Coaching Credential. Prerequisite: CHF 4201 /MED 6201 or instructor permission.
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MED 6203 - Coaching EC/ECE Professionals: Attuning for Personal and Organizational Change Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
The success of the educator coaching relationship has been based on the trusting relationship between two peers, coach, and adult learner, through a collaborative process of co-learning. The opportunity for the adult learner to self-monitor, self- analyze, and self-modify enhances the adult learner’s own resourcefulness and alters his/her own personal understanding. In addition, when the act of coaching is a collaborative process, the coach is also allowed the same opportunity to reflect on self as part of their learning. This course is designed to support the coach in creating a social learning climate where a synergy of shared learning and reflective dialogue about practice are examined, analyzed and refined. Participants will integrate skills from Course 1 and 2 with opportunities to engage in conducting and constructing ongoing support strategies the coach can apply, refine and alter based on the adult learners’ needs, readiness, and values about practice. Using strategies and protocols, coaching for organizational change in diverse settings (home- based programming, early care settings, classrooms, and school districts, etc.), and identifying effective ongoing personal supports will also be addressed. Students will apply these strategies to case studies and real life experiences throughout the course. This is course 3 of a three course series for the Utah Coaching Credential. Prerequisite: CHF 4201 /MED 6201 and CHF 4202 /MED 6202 or instructor approval.
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MED 6210 - School Law Credits: (3)
Considers the rights and responsibilities of students, teachers, and other educational practitioners. Relates these to school programs and operations as determined by state and federal constitutions, laws, and court decisions.
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MED 6220 - Current Problems in Education Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Summer [1st Blk]
A survey course which identifies and gives opportunity to research current problems in education at national, state, and local levels. Solutions and responses are developed from the research to address problems.
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MED 6229 - Instructional Technology for Pre-service Teachers Credits: (2)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course allows students to apply existing technology literacy into educational environments to promote use of technology for teaching and instructional support in learning environments. The curriculum is based on teacher skills required to teach Utah State Educational Technology Standards. Prerequisite: Verification of technology literacy training (through coursework or job experience) within the past five years.
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MED 6230 - Instructional Technology for Teachers Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [1st Blk]
Designed for students who have had a prior introduction to technology. Topics could include classroom applications of technology, software evaluations, and technology integration. Prerequisite: Verification of technology literacy training (through coursework or job experience) within the past five years.
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MED 6240 - Foundations of Teaching for Cultural and Language Differences Credits: (2)
This course will address the nature of pluralism in American Society, including but not limited to exploration of multiculturalism, bilingualism, first and second language acquisition and instructional strategies. Establishes the core foundations for valuing diversity.
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MED 6250 - Second Language Acquisition: Theories and Implementation Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This course explores second language acquisition processes, current theories, and effective strategies as a knowledge base in planning appropriate curriculum and instruction for English language learners.
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MED 6265 - Foundations of Inclusive Teaching Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [2nd Blk]
This course, designed for non-special education teacher candidates, will introduce candidates to the legal, philosophical, historical, and ethical foundations of special education. An emphasis is placed on strategies and methods for instructing students with exceptionalities in the general education setting and the expanded roles and responsibilities of school personnel for providing appropriate educational experiences for all students. Prerequisite: Admission to the masters of education program.
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MED 6270 - Literacy Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [1st Blk]
This course will examine literacy strategies for English Language Learners. Teacher candidates will learn how to apply literacy strategies to teach reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, while including culture, to scaffold language development in both the second language and mainstream classrooms.
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MED 6280 - Family and Community Involvement in Education Credits: (2)
Examination of methods which would facilitate the interaction between the parent/community and the teacher/school through reciprocal communication, home-based involvement, school-based involvement and decision making. Special emphasis will be given to the importance of parental involvement in the education of second language learners.
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MED 6300 - Conducting Qualitative Research Credits: (3)
Designed as an introduction to the philosophy, theory, and methodology of qualitative research. This course is a companion course to MED 6080 , Conducting Educational Research. Special emphasis is placed on designing qualitative research proposals for master’s degree projects.
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MED 6311 - Content Instruction in the Elementary School: Science Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Summer [1st Blk]
Explores new concepts in curriculum and methods of science instruction in the elementary schools. This course is required for elementary licensure.
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MED 6312 - Content Instruction in the Elementary School: Mathematics Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Explores new concepts in curriculum and methods of mathematics instruction in the elementary schools. This course is required for elementary licensure.
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MED 6313 - Content Instruction in the Elementary School: Social Studies Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Explores new concepts in curriculum and methods of social studies instruction in the elementary schools. This course is required for elementary licensure.
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MED 6314 - Reading Instruction in Elementary Schools Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
An exploration of current research theories and their pedagogical implications related to teaching vocabulary, reading comprehension, fluency, phonics, and phonemic awareness in elementary school classrooms. This course is required for elementary licensure.
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MED 6316 - Language Arts Instruction in Elementary Schools Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Students will explore theory, instructional methodology, and activities for supporting students in developing expertise in the essential skills of communication: listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and visually representing. This course is required for elementary licensure.
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MED 6317 - Arts Integration for Elementary Teachers Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Summer [1st Blk]
This course is designed to prepare students to successfully teach the arts in the elementary classroom. Students are expected to design, prepare, and teach lessons to engage elementary students in arts and music activities. State curriculum guidelines will be reviewed and discussed.
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MED 6320 - Content Area Literacy Instruction Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Online]
Spring [Online]
Summer/odd years[Online]
Use of reading as an effective means to help students comprehend their course material. Explores how to incorporate these skills into the curriculum of the content areas. This course is required for secondary licensure.
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MED 6330 - Using Children’s Literature and Informational Text in the Classroom Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This course will provide a broad basis for using children’s literature for instructional purposes in elementary classrooms to enhance literacy development.
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MED 6340 - Reading Assessment and Instructional Interventions Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Assessment of reading problems and corrective procedures for remediation in elementary classrooms.
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MED 6350 - Reading Comprehension Instruction Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
An exploration of current research theories and their pedagogical implications related to teaching vocabulary, reading comprehension, and metacognition. This course is required for the Level 1 Reading Endorsement.
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MED 6352 - Early Literacy Instruction (K-6) Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
The purpose of this course is to focus on the research on emergent and early literacy development so that teachers may construct well-designed, appropriate literacy learning environments, and experiences for young language learners. Because this is an advanced course, students will be expected to have a reading background in early literacy. This course is required for the Level 1 Reading Endorsement.
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MED 6353 - Understanding and Supporting Reading Development (grades 6-12) Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Summer [2nd Blk]
This course is to help practicing secondary teachers acquire skills and strategies to support struggling readers. Specifically, this course will provide teachers with a systematic and ongoing approach to classroom intervention to prevent continued failure in reading. Required for the Level 1 Basic Secondary Reading Endorsement.
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MED 6354 - Literacy Leadership and Professional Development Credits: (2)
This course is designed to increase understanding of the administration and supervision of school literacy programs. Major topics will include: professional development, school/community relations, mentoring partnerships, student diversity, curriculum evaluation and development, and assessment. This course is required for the Reading Specialist Endorsement. Prerequisite: Basic Reading Endorsement.
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MED 6355 - Research in Reading Credits: (3)
This course will engage students in studying and understanding primary research documents in reading. Students will be guided to explore both classical and contemporary reading research studies. Students will also be instructed in basic research techniques in reading. This course is required for the Reading Specialist Endorsement. Prerequisite: Level 1 Basic Reading Endorsement.
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MED 6356 - Internship in Reading Credits: (3)
This course is a field-based experience designed to give students an opportunity to work with curriculum and school leaders for improving reading instruction on a district or school level. Prerequisite: Level I Basic Reading Endorsement, MED 6354 , MED 6355 . The course is graded Credit/No Credit.
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MED 6360 - Foundations of Literacy Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Summer [1st Blk]
An exploration of current reading, oral and written language theories, and their applications for the improvement of literacy practices in schools.
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MED 6375 - Foundations of Dual Immersion or Immersion Education Credits: (3)
The course examines the background, underlying theory, and research foundations that support dual language and immersion education practices. Issues for teachers and administrators will be addressed. Practices and principles that inform language attentive curriculum will be a focus of the course.
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MED 6380 - Values Education Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Summer [Hybrid]
Designed for teachers, administrators, parents and community leaders. Examines the developmental processes of socialization and moral development. Four separate approaches of values education are evaluated.
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MED 6415 - Content-Based Second Language Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Credits: (3)
Participants in this course learn to plan curriculum and instruction for dual language and immersion classrooms that combine language and content goals using standards-based and backwards design approaches. They also learn a range of classroom-based strategies for assessing language and content.
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MED 6420 - Foundations of Education of the Gifted Credits: (3)
An overview of education for the gifted and talented: historical and philosophical background; characteristics, needs, and developmental patterns of the gifted; issues in identification, differentiating curriculum and educational program options; special populations of gifted students.
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MED 6430 - Creative Processes in the Elementary School Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [1st Blk]
This course focuses on the development of attitudes, methods, and skills in creative teaching, including an exploration of using music, art, dance, and drama in the elementary classroom. Graduate students will also explore philosophy, research, and theories which support arts integration, and development of teaching strategies and materials for use in the elementary classroom.
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MED 6440 - Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted Credits: (2)
This course examines social and emotional developmental needs of gifted and talented children and proposes strategies for recognizing and meeting those needs in classrooms and with families.
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MED 6450 - Creativity and Applied Imagination Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Exploration and development of readily available personal and community resources to encourage creative thinking/reasoning, classroom involvement, and transfer of learning.
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MED 6470 - Teaching for Thinking Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Theory and practice for teaching thinking skills in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms.
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MED 6480 - Differentiated Curriculum for the Gifted Credits: (3)
Curriculum theories and educational strategies for educating gifted and talented students. A practical course with special attention to the development of instructional materials appropriate for use by gifted students in special programs as well as in the regular classroom.
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MED 6490 - Assessment and Evaluation in Education of the Gifted Credits: (3)
Principles of assessment applied to identification of gifted and talented students including identification of gifted in minority populations, diagnosis of student learning needs, learning styles, evaluation of student progress, and evaluation of program effectiveness.
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MED 6495 - Action Research in Education of the Gifted Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This is a capstone course in the program leading to a Utah teaching endorsement in education of the gifted and talented and meets the USOE endorsement requirement for a field experience or practicum in education of the gifted by requiring a community-based project in which learning from previous endorsement courses is synthesized in a practical way. Students are expected to take initiative in planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating meaningful action research projects relevant to education or the gifted and talented. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s degree, teaching license, and MED 6420 , MED 6480 , MED 6490 .
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