May 17, 2024  
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Human Resource Management

  
  • HMRS 5531 - Training and Development

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    An overview of personnel training and development in organizations to include program development.

  
  • HMRS 5533 - HR Metrics and Performance Management

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    This course will provide the HR professional with the tools to become a true strategic partner with upper management. Students will learn how to use quantitative measures and performance management techniques to increase productivity, address problems and opportunities and have a strategic impact on the organization.

    Prerequisites: HMRS 5131.
  
  • HMRS 5931 - Research Topics in Human Resources

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Identified by specific title each time course if offered.

  
  • HMRS 5939 - Independent Studies in Human Resources

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Independent directed study in Human Resources.

    Prerequisites: Approval of instructor, faculty chair and associate dean required.
  
  • HMRS 6735 - Seminar in Human Resource Management

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    The concepts and practices of strategic human resource management, including the development of frameworks to integrate human resource functions and the relationship between human resource strategies and business strategy, with a focus on ethical and international issues.

    Prerequisites: Last semester.
  
  • HMRS 6739 - Internship in Human Resources

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Supervised internship with a public or private agency; written and oral reports required.

    Prerequisites: Master’s degree candidacy and approval of adviser and dean.
  
  • HMRS 6839 - Master’s Project Research

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Prerequisites: Master’s degree candidacy and approval of adviser and dean.
  
  • HMRS 6939 - Master’s Thesis Research

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Prerequisites: Master’s degree candidacy and approval of adviser and dean.

Humanities

  
  • HUMN 5030 - History of Ideas I

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 25
    This course is a graduate seminar exploring a major figure or theme in philosophy, literature, religion or science in the period of thought from ancient through medieval.

  
  • HUMN 5032 - History of Ideas II

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 25
    This course is a graduate seminar exploring a major figure or theme in philosophy, literature, religion or science in the period of thought from modern to recent.

  
  • HUMN 5034 - Global Humanities I

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 25
    Through an interrogation of epics, poems and philosophical texts, this course enables students to arrive at alternative readings of pre-modern civilizations and worlds.

  
  • HUMN 5035 - Texts and Images III

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 25
    Origins and interplay of non-Western traditions; study of founding philosophical and religious traditions such as those of Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Native America.

  
  • HUMN 5036 - Global Humanities II

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 25
    This course uses cultural theory and literary/ filmic texts to help students develop a critical understanding of contemporary issues in the geopolitics of identity.

  
  • HUMN 5233 - Art of Ancient Iraq and the Near East

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Art History. The art, history, and culture of Ancient Iraq and the Near East. Topics include prehistoric art, state formation, ideology, and empire. Cross-listed: ARTS 5233 .

  
  • HUMN 5234 - Art of the Ancient Greek World

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    An introduction to art history and culture of ancient Greece, from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic period. Cross-listed: HUMN 5234.

  
  • HUMN 5235 - Museums and the Public

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Art History. This course introduces students to the theory and operations, including strategies of display, collection management, accessions and public relations of fine arts museum. The course will include visits to local gallery and museum spaces. Yes, with approval from the instructor Cross-listed: ARTS 4364 and HUMN 4364

  
  • HUMN 5236 - Studies in Film

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 25
    In-depth analysis of film texts from a topical, generic, historical perspective. Emphasis on theoretical approaches and individual research. Topics vary. may be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Cross-listed: HUMN 4326

  
  • HUMN 5237 - Studies in Art History

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 60
    Art History. Studies in art history, art theory and criticism. Topics vary; may be repeated for credit.

  
  • HUMN 5238 - World Cinema

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    This course empowers students to read cinema through the lens of feminist film theory at once addressing the spectacular, global reach and intimate personal experience of movies.

  
  • HUMN 5239 - Indian Cinema

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    This course aims to make its participants sophisticated readers and critics of Indian cinema by bringing into focus the major historical and cultural movements in the genre.

  
  • HUMN 5336 - Philosophy in Religion

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    In-depth examination of issues in contemporary philosophy of religion. Emphasis on application of the logical tools of recent analytic philosophy to traditional questions relating to religion.

  
  • HUMN 5430 - Issues in Art History I: Ancient to Modern

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 25
    Art History. This course is a graduate-level investigation of the visual culture of the ancient Mediterranean world. Through the study of the artistic works of prior civilizations, students will develop skills in critical thinking, visual analysis, speaking and writing about visual culture and society.

  
  • HUMN 5431 - Issues in Art History II: Renaissance to the Present

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 25
    Art History. This is a lecture and discussion-based course which will serve as an introduction to critical issues of the discipline of art history. Course content will not be limited by geography or chronology, although the focus will be on the visual arts from the Renaissance to the present; nor will this be a continuous survey. Instead, the course will examine case studies within major themes in order to develop critical modes of thinking, speaking and writing about art.

  
  • HUMN 5732 - Seminar in Women’s Studies

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    An advanced course in Women’s and Gender Studies. Analysis and application of feminist theory across multiple disciplines. Cross-listed: HUMN 4372, PSYC 4372, and PSYC 5732.

    Prerequisites: Any other Women’s and Gender Studies course.
  
  • HUMN 5931 - Research Topics in Humanities

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Identified by a specific title each time the course is offered. Topics vary; may be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

  
  • HUMN 5939 - Independent Study in Humanities

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 0

    Permission of instructor required.

  
  • HUMN 6639 - Exhibition Capstone

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 0

    The exhibition option allows Humanities master’s degree students with a focus on studio arts to complete their work in a manner that best suits the plan of study and prepares them for careers in program-related areas. Work in the mode of exhibition follows a traditional, historical understanding of the Humanities experience, encouraging interdisciplinary study and allowing students to demonstrate expertise in their field(s) of interest.

  
  • HUMN 6739 - Internship

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 0

    Supervised internship in approved internship setting. Comprehensive written report required.

  
  • HUMN 6839 - Master’s Project Research

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 0

    Approval of adviser, project director and department chair required.

  
  • HUMN 6909 - Humanities Comprehensive Exam

    Credit Hours: 0 Lecture: 0 Lab: 0

    Comprehensive exam for students following Option 4 degree requirements.

  
  • HUMN 6939 - Master’s Thesis Research

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 0

    Approval of adviser, thesis director and department chair required.


Information Systems Administration and Management

  
  • ISAM 5030 - Fundamentals of Business Programming Applications

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 60
    This course introduces fundamental principles in business applications programming using a high-level, business-oriented language. It includes topics in programming logic, design methodologies, graphical user interface programming and handling files. It also covers an introduction to object-oriented programming concepts. Includes numerous hands-on assignments.

  
  • ISAM 5330 - Management Information Systems

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 60
    Principles and procedures used in the development of information systems. The course includes a survey of hardware, software, network, database, e-commerce, functional information systems, organizational concepts, system analysis techniques and the system development life cycle. Includes a group project. (Previously ISAM 5631.)

  
  • ISAM 5331 - Fundamentals of Databases and Business Intelligence

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 65
    The topics covered include the following: (1) database concepts such as database models, modeling techniques and normalization; design, development, and maintenance of a relational database; formulation of commands to insert and update data, retrieve information, generate reports from a database; (2) business intelligence concepts such as business intelligence architecture; schema of a data warehouse; online analytical processing; big data; NoSQL databases. Includes numerous hands-on assignments. Cross-listed: ACCT 5333 .

    Prerequisites: ISAM 5030  or 6 hours of college-level coursework in programming.
  
  • ISAM 5332 - Data Warehousing and Data Mining

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 65
    The course provides the knowledge and skills to design and develop a data warehouse, as well as extract strategic business intelligence through the application of data mining tools and techniques. It examines phases of the data warehouse design process, and data aggregation. Includes numerous hands-on assignments.

    Prerequisites: ISAM 5330  and ISAM 5331  or equivalent.
  
  • ISAM 5335 - Advanced Applications Development with Visual Basic

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 60
    The course covers concepts, tools and techniques used in developing Windows-based applications. It also presents structured programming, object-oriented programming and the use of graphical user interfaces. Includes numerous programming assignments. The coursework requirements also include a VB-based Microsoft professional certification.

    Prerequisites: ISAM 5030  or 6 hours of college-level programming courses.
  
  • ISAM 5337 - Internet Applications Development

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 60
    This course examines the design and development of business-oriented web applications using modern web technology standards, languages and tools. Topics include markup languages, style, client-side scripts and site design techniques. Includes numerous hands-on assignments.

    Prerequisites: ISAM 5030  or 6 hours of college-level programming courses.
  
  • ISAM 5338 - Advanced Internet Applications Development

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 60
    The course focuses on the design and development of business-oriented web applications using modern web technology standards, languages and tools. Client-side design and development topics include markup languages, style and front-end frameworks. Server-side development topics cover HTTP request routing, server-side processing, authentication and security, web services and the use of databases. Includes numerous hands-on assignments.

    Prerequisites: ISAM 5331  and ISAM 5430 , or equivalents.
  
  • ISAM 5339 - Fundamentals of Computer Networking

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 65
    The course introduces OSI and TCP/IP layered architectures and provides a detailed coverage of protocols in data link, network, transport and application layers. It gives a thorough coverage of addressing concepts and methodologies in computer networks, provides a detailed discussion of switched Ethernet networks, VLANs and the Spanning Tree Protocol. Includes numerous laboratory experiments using state of-the-art computer networking equipment.

    Prerequisites: ISAM 5030  or 6 hours of college-level course work in computer programming.
  
  • ISAM 5430 - Advanced Applications Development with C#

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 65
    This course covers the following topics: application design and development using object-oriented techniques, the management of data, memory and other application resources, application communication and presentation concepts and deployment, security and networking issues in applications. Completion of a professional certification exam is a required part of the course. (Formerly ISAM 5334 and ISAM 5340: credit will be given for only one of the courses ISAM 5334, ISAM 5340 or ISAM 5430.)

    Prerequisites: ISAM 5030  or 6 hours of college-level course work in computer programming.
  
  • ISAM 5431 - ERP System Concepts and Practices

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 65
    This course examines the integrated nature of business processes and how ERP systems can be configured to handle those processes. Students receive hands-on experience using SAP’s current enterprise software.

    Prerequisites: ISAM 5330  or equivalent.
  
  • ISAM 5437 - Wireless Networks

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 65
    This course covers wireless network technologies used in computer networking. The topics covered includes wireless standards, radio frequency fundamentals, antennas, wireless encoding techniques, wireless LAN topologies, wireless MAC architecture, design, troubleshooting and security of wireless networks. The course includes numerous hands-on experiments using state-of-the-art equipment. The course requires the completion of professional certification.

    Prerequisites: ISAM 5339  or equivalent.
  
  • ISAM 5439 - Computer Network Security

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 65
    The course covers security threats to computers and computer networks and methods to counter security threats including network firewalls; and designing, deploying and administering firewalls in IT organizations. Various firewall concepts such as VPNs, DMZs, NAT and intrusion detection methods are also explained. Includes numerous hands-on laboratory experiments using state-of-the-art firewall systems.

    Prerequisites: ISAM 5339 .
  
  • ISAM 5632 - Advanced Database Applications Development

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 65
    The course covers advanced commands and techniques to design, develop and maintain a database; insert and update data in a database; retrieve information and generate reports; develop and implement database objects to manage, control and administer database processing. Includes numerous hands-on assignments. The coursework requirements also include Oracle SQL and Oracle PL/SQL certification.

    Prerequisites: ISAM 5030  or 6 hours of college-level course work in computer programming, and ISAM 5331  or equivalent.
  
  • ISAM 5633 - Oracle Database Administration

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 65
    This course introduces students to Oracle Database Administration. The topics covered include architecture of an Oracle database, installing Oracle database management system, creating a database, creating and managing database users and roles, database backup and recovery, database performance tuning and database administration. Includes numerous hands-on assignments.

    Prerequisites: ISAM 5632  or equivalent.
  
  • ISAM 5635 - Systems Analysis and Design

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 60
    This course provides a step-by-step approach to developing computer-based information systems. It covers topics such as systems development life cycle; systems development methodologies; system requirements determination and analysis; user-interface design; programs design; and system architecture. The course includes a comprehensive group project. It should be taken during the final semester of MS/MIS degree curriculum.

    Prerequisites: ISAM 5330 , ISAM 5331  or equivalents.
  
  • ISAM 5636 - Advanced Computer Networking

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 65
    The course covers skills to design and administer computer networks. It includes network routing protocols, packet filtering concepts, network and port address translation methods, wireless networks, new generation IP addressing and wide area network protocols. Includes numerous hands-on lab experiments using state-of-the-art equipment. The course requirements include CCNA certification.

    Prerequisites: ISAM 5339  or equivalent.
  
  • ISAM 5637 - Information Systems Project Management

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 65
    This course covers the concepts, tools and techniques used in managing information systems projects. It includes project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk and procurement management. Includes a comprehensive group project using current information systems software tools.

    Prerequisites: ISAM 5330  or equivalent.
  
  • ISAM 5638 - Advanced Applications Programming With Java

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 60
    This course covers object-oriented programming using the Java programming language. It presents topics such as design methodologies, graphical user interface programming, applets, handling exceptions and I/O streams. Includes numerous hands-on programming assignments.

    Prerequisites: ISAM 5030  or at least 6 hours of programming courses.
  
  • ISAM 5639 - SQL Server Database Administration

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 65
    This course covers the architecture of a SQL Server database management system, creating a database, creating and managing database users and roles, database backup and recovery, database performance tuning and database administration. Includes numerous hands-on assignments.

    Prerequisites: ISAM 5331  or equivalent.
  
  • ISAM 5731 - Information Systems Audit and Security

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 60
    Discussion of the audit process, internal controls as they relate to technology and business process documentation. Study of business processes, deployment and management of technology resources, risk assessment and change management, IT networks and IT governance. Extensive hands-on experience detecting fraud using generalized audit software (IDEA). Discussion of computer forensics and other current topics related to IT security. Written communication skills are emphasized through the preparation of audit reports based on findings from fraud detection assignments. Covers topics tested in the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam. Cross-listed: ACCT 5335  

    Prerequisites: ISAM 5330  or equivalent.
  
  • ISAM 5734 - Advanced Data Analytics in ERP System

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 1

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 65
    This course covers topics such as data visualization, data analysis, reporting and predictive analytics. Special attention will be given to discovering trends and other patterns from data. A significant portion of this course will deal with the use of SAP’s current enterprise software systems. Data will be analyzed using existing software packages and currently accepted analytical models.

    Prerequisites: ISAM 5330  or equivalent.
  
  • ISAM 5735 - Data Analytics Application Development

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 1

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 60
    The course provides students with a foundation of developing data analytics applications by using the most in-demand programming language and business intelligence tools. The course also includes a significant number of hands-on computational projects to help the students gain a thorough understanding of the practice of dealing with real-world big data, as well as prepare the students for different roles of data analytics application developers.

    Prerequisites: ISAM 5330  and 5331 or equivalents.
  
  • ISAM 5931 - Research Topics in Management Information Systems

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 60
    Identified by specific title each time course is offered.

  
  • ISAM 5939 - Independent Studies in Management Information Systems

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Independent directed study in Management Information Systems.

    Prerequisites: Approval of instructor, faculty chair and associate dean required.
  
  • ISAM 6739 - Internship in Management Information Systems

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Supervised work experience related to management information systems with an approved business, industrial firm or governmental agency. Written and oral reports as required.

    Prerequisites: Master’s degree candidacy, completion of foundation courses and at least 18 hours of M.S. in MIS required courses, and approval of academic adviser, faculty chair and associate dean.

Instructional Technology

  
  • INST 3313 - Survey of Instructional Technologies

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 30
    Combines hands-on lab assignments and discussions through a student-centered approach. Students work with faculty to identify technology-related learning requirements, learning strategies and assessment criteria based on students’ prior skills and interests. Students gain experience in the application of productivity tools, educational software, presentation graphics, multimedia and telecommunication technologies.

    Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy.
  
  • INST 5031 - Assistive-Adaptive Computer Applications

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    This course teaches the discipline and laws related to special education. Classroom models and resources will be created to support the design of instruction for students with disabilities.

  
  • INST 5035 - Creating Digital Resources

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    In this introductory course, participants will learn about innovative trends in the field of instructional and communication technologies. Participants will create instructional products.

    Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy.
  
  • INST 5130 - Learning Theory and Instruction

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Participants will identify and describe the salient characteristics of learning theories and cognitive science. Participants apply each theory to one or several learning environments.

  
  • INST 5131 - Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    In this introductory course, participants will review the history and trajectory of instructional design and technology including media use, diffusion of innovations, principles, policies and regulations affecting implementation. Method: case studies and team projects.

    Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy.
  
  • INST 5135 - Multimedia Design Applications

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    This course introduces the instructional analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation and theoretical underpinnings of multimedia components as an instructional tool. The participants will design multimedia projects appropriate for online learning environments.

  
  • INST 5233 - Performance Technology

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    This course enables learners to apply human performance improvement tools and techniques to identify performance problems and select potential solutions. Topics covered include performance technology, non-instructional performance interventions, needs assessment and change management.

  
  • INST 5333 - Systematic Design of Technology-Based Instruction

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Participants will apply systematic design procedures for training or instruction based on a combination of practical experience and instructional systems design theory and research. Participants will evaluate instructional delivery methods including instructor-led, print and diverse electronic delivery systems.

  
  • INST 5433 - Project Management for Instructional Projects

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    This course introduces basic project management processes including project phases and organization, client expectations, communications, time management, cost estimation, quality standards and risk management. Students apply project management principles to instructional projects.

  
  • INST 5435 - Grant Writing

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    This course prepares learners to design and develop successful instructional grant proposals. Students will design project development and research plans for a proposed project of their choosing. Students will also create supporting material in order to submit a complete proposal narrative and budget for their proposed project. Students will explore resources for identifying instructional grant opportunities.

  
  • INST 5535 - Internet for Instruction

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Students will plan and design online instructional materials and/or modules that effectively incorporate the Internet and address the social, ethical, legal and human factors affecting the Internet as a communication, professional development and lifelong learning tool.

    Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy.
  
  • INST 5635 - Instructional Web Design and Development

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Students will learn to design and develop an instructional website by applying principles of educational psychology, communications theory and fundamental principles of message design to create tables, frames and interactive multimedia elements and forms in webpages.

  
  • INST 5735 - Advanced Web Development

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    This course is for experienced HTML programmers seeking to expand web skills. Topics include programming in ASP, DHTML, connecting forms to databases, server setup, maintenance and management and other current tools and applications. The course requires hands-on activities, group work and the design, development and implementation of web-based instructional modules.

    Prerequisites: INST 5635 .
  
  • INST 5835 - Digital Video Production for Educators and Trainers

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    This course covers basic digital video preproduction, production and post-production. Students will develop and use a final edited video in either a multimedia presentation, on a website or in an instructional video.

  
  • INST 5919 - Independent Study in Instructional Design and Technology

    Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 1 Lab: 0

    Prerequisites: Approval of instructor and associate dean.
  
  • INST 5931 - Research Topics in Instructional Design and Technology

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Identified by title each time course is offered.

  
  • INST 5939 - Independent Study in Instructional Design and Technology

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Prerequisites: Approval of instructor and associate dean.
  
  • INST 6031 - Applications of Technology

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 10
    Use interactive, communication, administrative and educational web-based software. Develop blogs, online courses, instructional videos, podcasts, rubrics, online tests, surveys, eportfolios, and organize information. Describe the relationship between educational technology and formal learning environments.

    Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy.
  
  • INST 6037 - Advanced Technology Applications

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    In this course, the student creates a variety of multimedia-related concepts, including desktop publishing, video production, web design, multimedia development and graphic design and animation.

    Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy.
  
  • INST 6137 - Technology and e-Learning

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    This course links current research on human cognition with technological advances. This course also addresses how technology-rich learning environments must be grounded in educational psychology and cognitive science.

  
  • INST 6237 - Advanced Instructional Design

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    This course covers a variety of analysis techniques, design theories and design models.

    Prerequisites: INST 5333 .
  
  • INST 6337 - Motivational Design of Instruction

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    This course focuses on systematic strategies that will enable teachers, trainers and instructional designers to develop instruction that motivates students to learn. Students will examine theories of human motivation and learn how to apply the ARCS model of motivational design.

  
  • INST 6437 - Interactive Distance Education

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    This course focuses on the systematic design and delivery of interactive distance education programs based on the use of the internet and related telecommunication technologies. Students design, develop and formatively evaluate their own distance instruction, analyze research and examine current trends and issues.

  
  • INST 6537 - Management of Computer Resources

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    This course covers configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting hardware, software, computer network, and peripheral devices; the availability of emerging technologies and telecommunications; multimedia;  curriculum integration. Methods for maximizing the use of the technology in classrooms, in school libraries and in computer labs will also be discussed.

  
  • INST 6637 - Analyzing Emerging Uses of Technology

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    This is an advanced discussion on the instructional applications of emerging technologies. The purpose is to link research on emerging uses of technology to establish a direction of research selected by students. Students will analyze research and prepare annotated bibliographies and a review of literature.

  
  • INST 6737 - Training Practicum

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    This course provides practical, hands-on experience in conducting needs assessment, designing and delivering technology training, supporting post-training performance and evaluating real-life training situations for continuing adult education and development.

  
  • INST 6739 - Instructional Technology Practicum

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Practicum
    Fee ($): 72
    This is a supervised practice in educational computing under the guidance of a selected professor.

    Prerequisites: Approval of associate dean, completion of all Professional Education Core courses, Instructional Technology Core courses, and at least one INST elective from the plan.
  
  • INST 7530 - Learning Theory and Instruction

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    This course focuses on salient characteristics that differentiate learning environments designed with prominent contemporary theories of learning and cognitive science.

    Prerequisites: Prior to enrolling in this class, candidates must be admitted to the Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI) with an emphasis in STEM Education and/or obtain permission from the EDCI program coordinator and the course instructor.
  
  • INST 7533 - Systemic Design of Technology-Based Instruction

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    This course focuses on the application of systemic procedures for designing training and instruction based on a combination of practical experience and instructional systems design theory and research. Secondary emphasis on methods for instructional delivery, including instructor-led, print, computer and electronic network-based systems.

    Prerequisites: Prior to enrolling in this class, candidates must be admitted to the Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI) with an emphasis in STEM Education and/or obtain permission from the EDCI program coordinator and the course instructor.
  
  • INST 7535 - Digital Video Production for Educators

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    This course focuses on “Digital Video” pre-production, production, and post-production.

    Prerequisites: Prior to enrolling in this class, candidates must be admitted to the Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI) with an emphasis in STEM Education and/or obtain permission from the EDCI program coordinator and the course instructor.
  
  • INST 7537 - Technology and eLearning

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    This course focuses on how technology-rich learning environments must benefit from a firm grounding in educational psychology and cognitive science. It links current understanding of human cognition with advances in computer technologies.

    Prerequisites: Prior to enrolling in this class, candidates must be admitted to the Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI) with an emphasis in STEM Education and/or obtain permission from the EDCI program coordinator and the course instructor.
  
  • INST 7538 - Interactive Distance Learning

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    This course focuses on the systemic design and delivery of interactive distance education programs based on the use of the Internet and related telecommunication technologies.

    Prerequisites: Prior to enrolling in this class, candidates must be admitted to the Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI) with an emphasis in STEM Education and/or obtain permission from the EDCI program coordinator and the course instructor.

Legal Studies

  
  • LEGL 5131 - Legal Concepts for the Business Professional

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    This course examines the legal implications of business transactions and will be of particular value to students seeking degrees in accounting, finance and business. Explores legal issues emphasized by the AICPA and other national professional organizations.

  
  • LEGL 5931 - Research Topics in Legal Studies

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Identified by specific title each time course is offered.


Literacy Language Arts and Literature Studies

  
  • LLLS 4311 - Survey of Reading

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Theories and approaches to teaching reading from emergent to proficient reading including word recognition skills, phonemic awareness, vocabulary development, comprehension, materials and methods for structuring of reading programs.

  
  • LLLS 4312 - Literacy Issues of Secondary Students

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 30
    Theories and approaches for teaching reading in intermediate and high school. Field Experiences required.

  
  • LLLS 4344 - Literacy Methods for EC-6

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 30
    This course examines the application of theories and strategies for teaching the language arts for EC-6. Field Experience is required.

    Prerequisites: Students must complete LLLS 4311  and TCED 4303  prior to taking this course.
  
  • LLLS 4345 - Survey of Children’s Literature

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Survey of literature for children focusing on titles appropriate for grades EC-8 students.

  
  • LLLS 4346 - Literacy Methods for 4-8

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 30
    This course examines the application of theories and strategies for teaching the language arts for 4-8. Field Experience is required

    Prerequisites: Students must complete LLLS 4311  and TCED 4304  prior to taking this course.
  
  • LLLS 4351 - Reading in Content Subjects

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Survey of current reading and writing development in content subjects.

  
  • LLLS 4352 - Young Adult Literature and Reading

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Selection and use of literature for young adults, focusing on titles appropriate for students in grades 8-12.

  
  • LLLS 4364 - Methods in Secondary English/ Language Arts

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 30
    Implementation of instructional plans and teaching strategies. Review of current research, theories and exemplary practices of teaching secondary English/Language Arts. Field Experiences required

    Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education.
  
  • LLLS 5010 - Professional Preparation Seminar for Reading Specialists

    Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 1 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 15
    This course is designed to assist students in the Reading Specialist certification plan to understand the state certification standards for successful entry into their chosen fields. Completion of the course is dependent upon candidates passing all state assessments required for their degree/certification plans.

    Prerequisites: An approved, signed degree plan on file in the COE.
  
  • LLLS 5131 - Integrating the Language Arts

    Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

    Fee Type: Special
    Fee ($): 30
    This course discusses advanced approaches to literacy instruction in the EC-8 classroom. Field Experience is required

 

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