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PSY 5040 - Applied Psychological Research and Evaluation (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course provides students with the opportunity to acquire skills necessary to perform independent research and evaluation in field settings. It continues the content of PSY 5020 for those students who will be employed in applied settings (e.g., schools, hospitals, and governmental agencies).
Prerequisite: PSY 5020 .
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PSY 5045 - Introduction to Human Resources and Professional Issues (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course provides an overview of the various human resource management functions in organizations, examines current issues that face human resource professionals, and helps to develop students’ teamwork, interpersonal, presentation and professional skills. Students will get an opportunity to employ the science-practitioner model and develop solutions to current issues facing human resource professionals.
(Same as MGT 5045 )
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PSY 5055 - Leadership, Groups, and Teams (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course is designed to provide a broad perspective on leadership and teams in the fields of I-O psychology and human resource management. The course will be divided into two sections. The first section, on leadership, will examine both historical and contemporary views of leadership in organizations. The second section of the course, on work teams, will examine the dynamics that occur when individuals must work closely together toward a common goal. Students will examine the theory and research on teamwork and group dynamics, as well as the ways that teams are currently used and managed in today’s organization.
(Same as MGT 5055 )
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PSY 5065 - Organizational Development (3)
When Offered: Spring
A study of the processes by which behavioral science knowledge and practices are used to help organizations achieve greater effectiveness. Emphasis on the nature, history, assumptions, strategies and models, intervention techniques, and ramifications of organizing development.
(Same as MGT 5065 .)
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PSY 5070 - Organizational Behavior Management (3)
When Offered: Fall
This seminar course will review current topics in the field of Organizational Behavior Management-Performance Management (OBM-PM). Readings and class discussion in Part 1 of the seminar will cover the application of the three-term contingency (ABC Analysis) and behavior analysis assessment issues. Part 2 of the seminar will focus on intervention strategies that have empirical evidence of their effectiveness in changing behavior in organizational settings. These include training, prompting, stimulus control, reinforcement, differential reinforcement, punishment, goal setting and feedback, and modeling. Part 3 of the seminar will allow the class to investigate recent topics in OBM (i.e., response generalization, establishing operations, resistance to change, rumors and gossip). Additionally, students will engage in an OBM related research project that will be developed into a Scholarly Product.
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PSY 5207 - Evolutionary Psychology (3)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course examines how human thinking, motivation, behavior, and social relationships can be understood from the perspective that many aspects of human behavior involve sets of processes designed by natural selection to solve adaptive problems faced by our evolutionary ancestors. Key topics may include: problems of survival, long-term mating, sexuality, parenting, kinship, cooperation, aggression and warfare, conflict between the sexes, status, prestige, social dominance, and how evolutionary theory can provide a unified approach to understanding the different branches of psychology.
[Dual-listed with PSY 4207.]
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PSY 5208 - Forensic Psychology (3)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course will provide an in-depth study of the ways in which psychology and the law interact. It will include a study of the way in which researchers and mental health professionals contribute to legal issues as well as the ways in which research and mental health practice are governed by the law.
[Dual-listed with PSY 4208.]
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PSY 5300 - Learning (3)
When Offered: Fall
A comprehensive survey of the methods, findings, and theories of classical and operant conditioning in human and non-human learning. Skills necessary to evaluate, integrate, and summarize significant empirical literature will be developed.
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PSY 5310 - Cognitive Processes (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course is designed to provide students with a practical understanding of the primary research topics in cognitive psychology. Specifically, students should acquire detailed knowledge of the human information processing system and the memory systems that support it.
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PSY 5330 - Developmental Seminar (3)
When Offered: Spring
The purpose of this course is to expose graduate students to the major western theories of developmental psychology, to current research methodology, and to relevant developmental concepts. Students will gain a biographical and historical understanding of each theorist. A major goal of this course is for students to be familiar with recent research and modifications relating to the traditional developmental theories. In addition, graduate students in this course will have the ability to hone critical thinking skills and to engage in intellectual discourse through discussions.
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PSY 5500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 5530-5549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
A special topic may be offered depending upon student and faculty interest. Permission of the instructor required.
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PSY 5551 - Ethical and Legal Standards and Foundational Skills of Health Service Psychology (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course covers current ethical, professional and legal standards to health service psychology practice. Application of ethical and legal standards will be practiced in the context of case studies and role-plays. This course also involves practicing fundamental clinical skills including interviewing and risk assessment.
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PSY 5552 - Diagnosis and Psychopathology (3)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Consideration of diagnostic practices for common psychological disorders, including symptom criteria, epidemiological data, and emphasis on the acquisition of applied diagnostic skills. Content will include historical and theoretical perspectives of psychopathology, the impact of personal and demographic characteristics, and critical analysis of current diagnostic standards.
Prerequisite: Abnormal Psychology or Psychopathology, or permission of the instructor.
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PSY 5555 - Advanced Educational Psychology (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course provides an advanced examination of research-based psychological concepts, principles, and theories that are relevant to teaching and learning, with particular emphasis on biological, cognitive, and psychosocial development; cognitive and behavioral learning theories; and individual and group differences.
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PSY 5562 - Psychology of Adulthood and Aging (3)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Overview of the Psychology of Aging, with coverage of sensory, cognitive, and socio-emotional changes relevant to applied professions. Emphasis will be on applications of existing theory and research, and on encouraging an understanding of how to understand and interact with adults of all ages. Graduate students will be expected to become involved in an area of research.
[Dual-listed with PSY 4562.]
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PSY 5565 - Adolescent Psychology (3)
When Offered: On Demand
An examination of the physical, intellectual, and emotional changes that occur during adolescence. Relationships among physical development, mental growth, adolescent interests, personality, and social consciousness, will be explored.
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PSY 5593 - Biofeedback (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course will review the historical background of biofeedback, stressing biofeedback as an aid in stress management, in the treatment of psychosomatic disorders and muscle relaxation, and in the physiological basis of self regulation. Students will have the opportunity to become familiar with the application of the EMC, ST trainer and other biofeedback instrumentation through demonstration and practice. Ethical issues are explored.
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PSY 5610 - Advanced Experimental Psychology (3)
When Offered: On Demand
A critical study of the major experimental findings and of research methodology in contemporary psychology. Emphasis will be placed upon problems in human learning and cognition.
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PSY 5655 - Contemporary Issues in Psychology (3)
When Offered: On Demand
An investigation and discussion of psychological phenomena using scientific methodology and empirical research to evaluate causal claims, evaluate research, assess validity and engage in critical thinking. A focus of the class will be the use of empirical research literature, as well as oral and written assignments to improve reasoning skills in order for students to become more critical consumers of information from both academic and popular sources. Topics will span multiple areas of psychology.
Prerequisite: PSY 3100 (Research Methods in Psychology) or permission of the instructor.
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PSY 5660 - Staffing (3)
When Offered: Fall
A study of techniques used in employee selection and placement. Emphasis is on job and task analysis and the application of psychology in recruitment, biographical data, interviewing, work samples, assessment centers, rating scales, and testing.
(Same as MGT 5660 .)
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PSY 5661 - Performance Management (3)
When Offered: Spring
The study of methods used to describe and measure work behavior. Specific attention is given to developing competencies in job analysis and performance management in order to facilitate the evaluation of employee contributions to organizational success.
(Same as MGT 5661 .)
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PSY 5671 - Training and Development (3)
When Offered: Spring
A study of the roles, functions, and skills of human resource development professionals. Consideration given to such topics as the philosophy and psychology of HRD, the design and implementation of training and development programs, and the major program areas and organizational settings for HRD.
(Same as MGT 5671 .)
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PSY 5672 - Advanced Organizational Psychology (3)
When Offered: Fall
An examination of theory and research focused on individual and social processes in organizations. Topics include organizational research methods, job attitudes, mood, work stress, motivation, leadership, work groups and teams, prosocial behaviors, organizational culture and climate, and organizational theory and structure.
(Same as MGT 5672 .)
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PSY 5700 - Cognitive Assessment and Psychometric (3)
When Offered: Fall
A practice-based study of the development, standardization, and interpretation of a variety of cognitive and developmental measures including the Wechsler Scales and selected other individually administered psychometric instruments. This course must be taken concurrently with PSY 5720 .
Corequisite: PSY 5720
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PSY 5701 - Personality Assessment and Psychometrics (3)
When Offered: Spring
A survey of the underlying theory, reliability, validity, and utility of several individually-administered personality assessment instruments. This course must be taken concurrently with PSY 5721 .
Prerequisites: PSY 5700
Corequisite: PSY 5721
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PSY 5702 - Psychoeducational Assessment for Intervention I (4)
When Offered: Fall
As the first in a two-course sequence, this course introduces students to the foundations of psychoeducational assessment, including psychometrics and measurement; legal, ethical, historical, family, and diversity issues; and various methods and models for assessing students within the school context. Students will demonstrate competency in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of results of the most commonly used tests of academic achievement and learn to integrate results into comprehensive written reports with associated recommendations for interventions. Emphasis will be placed on the application of assessment data to address academic needs. Practice laboratory sessions are required.
Prerequisite: Admission to the School Psychology graduate program.
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PSY 5703 - Psychoeducational Assessment for Intervention II (5)
When Offered: Spring
As the second in a two-course sequence, this course extends students’ knowledge and skills in school-based assessment for intervention. Students will have the opportunity to learn historical and theoretical foundations of intelligence as well as characteristics of and methods of assessing various educational disabilities. Students will demonstrate competency in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of results of the most commonly used measures of cognitive abilities, perceptual-motor integration, and adaptive behaviors and learn to integrate assessment data from multiple measures into comprehensive written reports with associated recommendations for interventions. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of assessment skills and methods attained during PSY 5702 , as well as the application of assessment data to address instructional problems. Practice laboratory sessions are required.
Prerequisites: PSY 5702 .
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PSY 5704 - Emotional/Behavioral Assessment for Intervention (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course examines current models and methods of school-based assessment of the emotional, behavioral and social functioning of children and adolescents, as well as pertinent legal, ethical, historical, family, and diversity issues and relevant federal and state regulations. Supervised practice with a school-based case will be provided, and students will learn to integrate emotional-behavioral assessment results into a comprehensive written report with associated recommendations for interventions.
Corequisite: PSY 5902 .
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PSY 5705 - Psychotherapy: Foundations and Ethics (3)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course involves learning fundamental clinical skills including interviewing and basic clinical interventions. Legal and ethical principles in the practice of psychology are considered.
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PSY 5714 - Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Interventions I (3)
When Offered: Spring
A critical evaluation of the current major approaches to and research concerning psychotherapeutic behavior change with adults. Course will focus primarily on cognitive-behavioral approaches to clinical problems from a transdiagnostic perspective. This course must be taken concurrently with PSY 5724 .
Corequisite: PSY 5724
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PSY 5717 - Assessment and Intervention Planning for Special Populations (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Advanced study of effective problem-solving, psychoeducational assessment, and intervention planning for such special populations as preschoolers, English language learners, and children with autism. Pertinent legal, ethical, and diversity issues and relevant federal regulations will be examined.
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PSY 5720 - Cognitive Assessment Pre-Practicum (1)
When Offered: Fall
This pre-practicum experience is designed to help students competently administer, score, and interpret cognitive assessment instruments and related measures. Cognitive assessment pre-practicum training will include three primary content areas: psychometric review, professional and ethical assessment practices, and practice administering, interpreting, and writing results for cognitive and related measures.
This course must be taken concurrently with PSY 5700 .
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PSY 5721 - Personality Assessment Pre-Practicum (1)
When Offered: Spring
This pre-practicum experience is designed to focus on skill acquisition and acquiring concepts relevant to personality assessment practices. Personality assessment pre-practicum training will include three primary content areas: psychometric review, professional and ethical assessment practices, and practice interpreting and writing results for objective personality measures
This course must be taken concurrently with PSY 5701 .
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PSY 5724 - Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Interventions I Pre-Practicum (1)
When Offered: Spring
This psychotherapy interventions pre-practicum experience is designed to train students to competently deliver evidence-based intervention strategies. This course must be taken concurrently with PSY 5714 . Together these courses prepare students for delivery of evidence-based interventions in the context of their first practicum placement.
Corequisite: PSY 5714
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PSY 5800 - Applied Behavior Management (3)
When Offered: Spring
An advanced study of the philosophy, principles and procedures of applied behavior analysis and a review of selected research. Practical, ethical, and legal constraints on behavioral interventions are considered. Research conducted in institutional, educational and home settings is emphasized.
Prerequisite: PSY 3100 (Research Methods in Psychology) or permission of the instructor.
[Dual-listed with PSY 4700.]
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PSY 5810 - Functions and Ethics of the School Psychologist (3)
When Offered: Fall
As an introduction to the profession of school psychology, this course reviews historical foundations, current practices, and emerging models in the field. Students critically consider current roles and functions of school psychologists, relevant state and federal laws and regulations, important ethical and professional issues, and the school psychologist’s relationships with parents, students, other school personnel, and relevant community resources. The course is designed to be a catalyst in the development of the student’s professional identity as a school psychologist.
Prerequisite: Admission to the School Psychology graduate program.
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PSY 5820 - Multi-tiered Prevention and Intervention (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course prepares students to use an evidence-based problem-solving process within a multi-tiered, school-based system of behavioral and academic supports, with a focus on prevention and early intervention. Students learn how to collaborate effectively with others to facilitate organizational change that promotes positive academic, behavioral, and mental health functioning of diverse populations in the schools and are trained in crisis prevention and preparedness using a curriculum developed by the National Association of School Psychologists.
Prerequisite: Admission to the School Psychology graduate program.
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PSY 5901 - Practicum I: School Psychology (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course is limited to graduate students in school psychology. The student will be placed in a public school setting one full day a week under professional supervision (both on site and in the university classroom). A minimum of 135 supervised clock hours must be completed. Tasks accomplished are commensurate with level of training.
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PSY 5902 - Practicum II: School Psychology (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course is limited to advanced graduate students in school psychology. The student will be placed in a public school or equivalent setting based on background and needs. Students work under on-site supervision and must attain a minimum of 135 supervised clock hours. Tasks accomplished are commensurate with level of training.
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PSY 5904 - Practicum I: Clinical Psychology (3)
When Offered: Fall
Students will train in a professional mental health or medical setting for the equivalent of one day per week. Supervision is provided on-site by staff psychologists or other professionals. Weekly class meetings supplement the on-site training to provide additional group supervision as well as coverage of professional issues.
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PSY 5905 - Practicum II: Clinical Psychology (3)
When Offered: Spring
Students will train in a professional mental health or medical setting for the equivalent of one day per week. Supervision is provided on-site by staff psychologists or other professionals. Weekly class meetings supplement the on-site training to provide additional group supervision as well as coverage of professional issues.
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PSY 5906 - Practicum III: Clinical Psychology (1-3)
When Offered: On Demand
Practicum experience is available to students in the MA program in Psychology: Clinical track. Students will train in a professional mental health or medical setting. Supervision is provided on-site by staff psychologists or other professionals. Weekly class meetings supplement the on-site training to provide additional group supervision as well as coverage of professional issues.
Prerequisite: Permission of the program director.
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PSY 5989 - Graduate Research (1-9)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course is designed to provide access to University facilities for continuing graduate research at the master’s and specialist’s levels. PSY 5989 does not count toward a degree.
Graded on an S/U basis.
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PSY 5998 - Thesis Proposal (1-3)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Graded on an S/U basis.
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PSY 5999 - Thesis (3)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: PSY 5998 .
Graded on an SP/UP basis until the thesis has been successfully defended and received final approval, at which time all grades will be changed to S.
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PSY 6105 - Developmental Psychopathology (3)
When Offered: Spring
A critical evaluation of the development of common psychological disorders in children and adolescents. The emphasis will be on developing skills in differential diagnosis and understanding current research on etiology.
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PSY 6114 - Child and Adolescent Evidence-Based Interventions (3)
When Offered: Fall
The main learning objective is for students to become well versed in the knowledge necessary to appropriately select empirically supported interventions for young people across settings (clinics, communities) and systems of care (e.g., hospitals, schools). Second, ample time will be devoted to the competent application of this knowledge (e.g., clinical competencies) when treating the most prevalent childhood conditions and related issues, including autism spectrum disorders, depression, anxiety, disruptive behavioral disorders (e.g., ADHD, ODD, CD, substance abuse) and the transdiagnostic features across these conditions (e.g., difficulties with behavioral and emotional regulation).
Prerequisites: PSY 6105 or equivalent, or approval of instructor.
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PSY 6310 - History and Systems of Psychology (3)
When Offered: Summer Session
This course provides an overview of the historical underpinnings of modern psychology. Numerous notable figures in psychology and the schools of thought that they helped to found, an awareness of the philosophical origins of psychology and science as a whole, and the philosophy of science in relation to the topics of inquiry and the methodology in psychology will be covered.
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PSY 6320 - Biological Bases of Behavior (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course concerns biological processes related to behavior emphasizing relationships between brain and behavior. The fundamentals of neuroanatomical, neurophysiological and neurochemical correlates of behavior and mental processes are explored. Basic aspects of neuroscience as related to some mental illnesses and neurological disorders are discussed.
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PSY 6340 - Seminar in Social Psychology (3)
When Offered: Spring
The course will include an historical account of social psychology, as well as a critical evaluation of current issues and research in the area.
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PSY 6620 - School-Based Consultation (3)
When Offered: Spring
For school psychologists, counselors and other human service personnel in various fields who deal with parents and/or teachers in a consultative and educational capacity. The course will include a review of consultation models and theories of both a group and triadic nature. It will also provide an opportunity for role play which reflects actual consulting situations. Emphasis will be placed on concerns related to academic deficit, behavioral problems in the school and home, and family stress.
(Same as HPC 6620 .)
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PSY 6621 - Advanced Consultation (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course provides advanced training that focuses on building fluency in (a) consultation skills, (b) functional assessment that is linked directly to intervention, and (c) evidence-based interventions for social/behavioral concerns.
Prerequisites: PSY 6620 /HPC 6620 or PSY 5800 or permission of the instructor.
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PSY 6714 - Evidence-based Psychotherapy Interventions II (3)
When Offered: Spring
Advanced study of the theory, research, and evidence-based practice of cognitive and behavioral therapies, with a focus on third-wave cognitive behavioral therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Prerequisite: PSY 5714 or approval of program director and instructor.
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PSY 6725 - Cognitive and Affective Aspects of Behavior (3)
When Offered: Fall
Advanced survey of the theoretical and empirical role of affect and cognitive neuroscience research in understanding behavior. Applications of the basic science to clinical psychology and everyday experience will also be examined.
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PSY 6900 - Internship (1-6)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Internships are required for students in the Clinical Psychology and School Psychology programs and are an option for students in the Industrial- Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management (I/O-HRM) program. The requirements are listed below. Clinical Psychology: Placement in a mental health setting practicing psychology to include experience administering psychological evaluations, individual or group psychotherapy and behavior change, and consultation with relevant professionals and community agencies, supervised by a psychologist. Students must complete a minimum of 600 hours and many sites require 1,000+ hours. Prerequisite: approval of the internship instructor and the Clinical Health Psychology program director. Graded on an S/U basis. May be repeated for a total credit of six semester hours. School Psychology: Placement in a school setting under appropriate professional supervision for 1,200 hours, on a full-time basis over two consecutive semesters (6 credit hours per semester), or on a half-time basis over four consecutive semesters (3 credit hours per semester); to include experience with psychoeducational problem solving and assessment; individual and group counseling; collaborative consultation with parents, teachers, interdisciplinary teams, and community agencies; behavior change strategies; in-service training; and applied research. Successful completion of the internship is required of all students enrolled in the School Psychology program. Graded on an S/U basis. Industrial/Organizational-Human Resource Management: Placement in an applied setting in which students can gain experience in various aspects of human resource management and development. Students will develop skills in personnel selection and placement, performance, appraisal, attitude measurement, motivation of employees, training and development of change within organizations. Student should enroll in MGT 5900 and are expected to complete a minimum of 400 hours over a period of ten weeks.
Graded on an S/U basis.
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PSY 7000 - Preliminary Examination (2)
When Offered: Fall
The objective of this course is to prepare the doctoral candidate for the Preliminary Examination.
Graded on an S/U basis.
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PSY 7020 - Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the field of behavioral medicine and a broad overview of the field of health psychology. Students will utilize a bio-psycho-social-spiritual model in conceptualizing the approach to treatment for medical patients. Students will gain an understanding of psychologists’ roles in the U.S. health care system as members of interdisciplinary treatment teams.
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PSY 7025 - Community Psychology (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course provides an overview of the methodology, theory and application of the community psychology perspective to community mental health practice. The course focuses on both theoretical and methodological foundations of community psychology practice with an emphasis on rural environments. We will also consider the moral, legal, and ethical ramifications of community-level interventions.
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PSY 7110 - Professional and Ethical Issues in Rural and Health Service Psychology (3)
When Offered: Fall
Professional development seminar that highlights the role of a clinical psychologist in a rural community. The course will emphasize unique features of rural communities as well as specific ethical concerns and service-delivery models.
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PSY 7804 - Advanced Seminar in Clinical Psychology (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Seminar covering specialized topics in clinical psychology. The course will be concerned with topics relevant to rural practice such as suicide and self-injury, substance abuse treatment, the psychology of aging, and professional and ethical issues.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours when content does not duplicate.
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PSY 7805 - Advanced Practicum: Clinical Psychology (3)
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Session
Students will train in a professional setting (e.g., mental health, medical, school). Supervision is provided on-site by staff psychologists or other professionals. Clinical experience is arranged as appropriate for the student’s level of training. Weekly meetings supplement the on-site training to provide additional group supervision as well as coverage of professional issues. The advanced practicum experiences provide a sequential series of experiences that build upon students’ expanding base of knowledge and experience in application. During each phase of formal practicum training, students are part of a Vertical Team led by the clinical supervisor. The student’s responsibilities on the Team will vary with their level of training.
Prerequisite: PSY 5904 and PSY 5905 , or permission of instructor.
To graduate with a PsyD in Clinical Psychology, this course must be repeated for a total of 12 hours.
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PSY 7815 - Supervision and Consultation Seminar (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course overviews major theories and a science-informed process for approaches and techniques in clinical supervision and consultation. Course work is integrated with opportunities to assist with supervision under faculty supervision.
This course must be taken concurrently with PSY 7805 .
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PSY 7900 - Internship: Clinical Psychology (1-12)
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Session
Upon completion of all academic and practica coursework, the PsyD candidate shall be involved in a one-year, full-time supervised internship program in a clinical setting approved by his/her advisory committee and the director of the clinical psychology training program.
Graded on an S/U basis. Students must be registered for a minimum of one hour of PSY 7900 each semester of their internship assignment for a minimum of 3 total hours.
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PSY 7999 - Dissertation (1-6)
When Offered: On Demand
The dissertation is the capstone research component of the PsyD program. Students complete an original research project that demonstrates knowledge, skills, and competence to critically evaluate existing knowledge, to produce new knowledge, and to disseminate research.
Graded on an S/U basis. Students must complete a minimum of 9 hours to satisfy the PsyD degree requirements.
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P A 5000 - Research Methods (3)
When Offered: Fall
The goal of this course is the development of the analytical abilities that will be needed by the student as a practicing public administrator. The foundations of inquiry, the various approaches to the study of social phenomena, and several analytical techniques are presented, discussed, and practiced.
Prerequisite: An undergraduate statistics course.
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P A 5010 - Field-Based Research (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Intensive research is conducted under faculty supervision on a topic related to the student’s current or prospective employment and/or professional experience.
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P A 5060 - Seminar in Public Administration (3)
When Offered: Fall
History and development of the field of public administration with focus on the role of the administrator in the political process. Analysis of public agencies in a political context. Consideration of contemporary issues related to the field such as administrative ethics, decision making, and strategic planning.
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P A 5140 - Emergency Management Systems (3)
When Offered: Fall, Alternate years
This course covers the roles and responsibilities of local, state and federal government agencies in times of disaster. Four key actions (planning, response, recovery and mitigation) are highlighted in understanding the changing role of government vis-à-vis individuals and businesses in minimizing loss of life and property due to natural, technological and terrorist actions. This course focuses on preparedness planning issues, intergovernmental relations, financial support for affected communities, and the changing requirements for professional development in Emergency Management in the 21st Century.
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P A 5160 - Topics in Public Administration (3)
When Offered: Spring
An examination of selected problems in public administration with emphasis on analytical case studies.
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P A 5180 - Public Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation (3)
When Offered: Spring
An examination of the major forces that influence the formation, implementation and administration of public policy and methodological approaches to assess the impact of public policies.
Prerequisite: P A 5000 .
(Same as C J 5180 .)
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P A 5260 - Organization Theory and Behavior (3)
When Offered: Fall
An examination of the basic theoretical approaches and issues in organizations and organizational behavior and the dynamics of human interactions within public bureaucracies.
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P A 5270 - Not-for-Profit Organizations (3)
When Offered: Spring, Alternate years
An overview of the voluntary sector with emphasis on the administration and management of not-for-profit organizations. Areas of study will include theories on the development of not-for-profit organizations, government-nonprofit relationships, and advocacy efforts. Techniques of nonprofit management will include emphasis on ethics, board/volunteer recruitment, and marketing as well as grants and other funding sources.
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P A 5271 - Grants Strategies and Preparation (3)
When Offered: Fall, Alternate years
Overview of the grants arena in the U.S., with emphasis on the techniques of proposal preparation. Topics include the history of the grants system, types of grants, sources of funding, application process, and contract administration. Practical exercises in identifying funding opportunities, preparing elements of a grant application, and scoring completed proposals are incorporated.
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P A 5360 - Public Personnel Administration (3)
When Offered: Spring
Overview of public personnel practices with a focus on methods of employee recruitment selection, evaluation, and related aspects. Analysis of issue areas such as fair employment practices, affirmative action, and comparable worth.
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P A 5460 - Budgeting and Fiscal Administration (3)
When Offered: Spring
The politics of budgeting, budgetary process, and fiscal administration in public and non-profit agencies.
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P A 5461 - Public Financial Management (3)
When Offered: On Demand
The principles and practices concerning the efficient and prudent management of the funds / finances of the government.
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P A 5500 - Independent Study (1-3)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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P A 5530-5549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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P A 5558 - Capstone Research (1)
When Offered: Spring
Capstone Research is a course which involves the completion of a significant research paper under the direction of a major professor selected by the student from among the Master of Public Administration faculty.
Corequisite: P A 5559 .
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P A 5559 - Capstone in Public Administration (2)
When Offered: Spring
This seminar integrates the theoretical and practical perspectives of public administration as a discipline. The capstone course involves students in management problem-solving as well as the following activities: development of executive skills; refinement of presentation skills; discussions of likely ethical situations; and securing public sector employment.
Corequisite: P A 5558
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P A 5560 - Local Government Administration (3)
When Offered: Spring
Administrative process, management, personnel, budget and finance, and intergovernmental relations in local government.
Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor.
[Dual-listed with P A 4560.]
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P A 5665 - Public Management (3)
When Offered: Spring
A study of the organization and operation of government agencies and their role in policy making and implementation and an examination of the various concepts and theories pertaining to administrative behavior and to the performance of the basic tasks of management.
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P A 5725 - Environmental Governance (3)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This seminar examines the construction of current environmental issues and related challenges facing our communities. Through discussions of theory and practice students will examine a suite of contemporary environmental issues relevant to North Carolina, the United States, and more broadly the global community.
(Same as P S 5725 .)
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P A 5730 - Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysis (3)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course provides an overview of qualitative research methods. It familiarizes students with the language, logic, and characteristics of qualitative research as well as the logistics, techniques, ethics, and utility of particular approaches to qualitative data collection and analysis.
(Same as P S 5730 .)
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P A 5800 - Directed Research (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Directed research on a topic selected by the student in consultation with the instructor. Student is expected to write a major research paper on this topic. May not be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: P A 5000 .
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P A 5900 - Internship in Public Administration (3-6)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Field work in government, community, professional offices, and agencies; and involvement in problem solving in these offices and agencies.
Graded on an S/U basis.
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P A 5989 - Graduate Research (1-9)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course is designed to provide access to University facilities for continuing graduate research at the master’s and specialist’s levels. P A 5989 does not count toward a degree.
Graded on an S/U basis.
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R E 5010 - Literacy Instruction and Assessment for Students with Autism (3)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course will address issues, strategies, technologies, materials and methods of successful literacy instruction and assessment of students with autism. Inclusive and self-contained settings will be addressed through examples and experiences with students on the autism spectrum.
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R E 5040 - Teacher as Researcher (3)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course provides an opportunity for practitioners to explore, using systematic observations and reflection, an area of interest in their professional practice. Teachers will research and solve specific problems in educational settings. The ultimate goal is that the inquiry conducted by the student should lead to an improvement in practice and to an increased understanding of the issues, both theoretical and practical, that arise in the course of conducting research.
(Same as C I 5040 /RES 5040 /SPE 5040 .)
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R E 5100 - Teaching Beginning Readers and Writers (3)
When Offered: Fall
Various approaches to teaching beginning readers and writers are introduced (K-3). There is an emphasis on teaching methods that capitalize on the language competence students bring with them to school. Word recognition, comprehension, and writing instruction are considered within the framework of a meaningful, integrated reading/language arts program.
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R E 5111 - Issues, Trends, and Practices in Reading (2-3)
When Offered: On Demand
Provides students with an in-depth study of significant issues, trends, and practices in reading at all educational levels. The course is designed to deal with questions and problems of the type facing key teachers, supervisors, and administrators. Because the course is concerned with current trends and issues, it is assumed that the course will undergo periodic changes in terms of what is current.
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R E 5120 - Psychological Bases of Reading (3)
When Offered: On Demand
The thrust of this course is toward providing advanced reading majors with a comprehensive over-view of contemporary theories of psychology and instruction as they can be applied to explicating the complex processes underlying reading behavior. Basically, the course deals with the following areas: (1) definitions of reading; (2) reading as verbal behavior; (3) perception and sensation in reading; (4) reading and cognition; (5) learning and reading; (6) growth and development and reading; (7) attention, motivation, and reading; (8) personality and reading; (9) learning from written materials; and, (10) individual differences and reading.
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R E 5130 - Teaching the Language Arts (3)
When Offered: Fall
A study of the latest research, practices, interpretation, methods, materials and strategies in teaching the language arts.
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R E 5140 - Advanced Study of Children’s Literature (3)
When Offered: Spring
Provides an opportunity for students to extend their knowledge of children’s books. Emphasis will be placed on an examination of the history of major publishers of children’s literature, multicultural perspectives in reading and writing, and the theories of response to literature. Consideration will be given to how literature contributes to learning and language development.
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R E 5200 - The Politics of Literacy (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course examines literacy from political, historical and theoretical perspectives. The role of special interest groups and federal and state agencies on literacy instruction will be examined. A strong emphasis throughout the course will be on the development of students as thinkers, researchers, writers, and advocates for effective literacy policy.
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R E 5210 - Educating Students with Reading Disabilities (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course examines the federal policy and school-level practices that affect the education of students with reading disabilities. Changes in federal policy will be examined across a historical context. Students will be challenged to think critically about these changes and evaluate the degree to which federal policy facilitates the education of students with reading disabilities.
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R E 5220 - Teaching Intermediate Struggling Readers (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course acquaints teachers with issues involved in providing effective reading instruction to struggling readers in grades fourth through eighth. Among these issues are assessment, materials selection, grouping and management concerns, and instruction (including comprehension, word recognition, fluency, and vocabulary). Participating teachers should leave the course with a better conceptual understanding of the specific challenges they face and strategies and tools for meeting these challenges.
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R E 5500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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R E 5510 - Field Experience in Teaching Reading (1-6)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Students register only by permission of the advisor.
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