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HPC 5570 - Counseling the Addicted Person (3)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An in-depth study of the various intervention and therapeutic models utilized with addicted clients, including individual, group, and family counseling approaches. Unique aspects, demands, and imperatives of the addiction vis-à-vis the helping relationship are discussed.
Prerequisite: HPC 5560 .
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HPC 5751 - Ethics and Law in Student Affairs Administration (3)
When Offered: Spring
A study of current legal and ethical issues confronting the college student development specialist or counselor in practice. Topics include authority and environment of ethics and law, ethical decision analysis, and topical issues such as student safety, liability, confidentiality, privacy, libel and slander, due process, and other related ethical and legal concepts. The course goal is to provide future practitioners with a working knowledge of ethical and legal issues so as to inform good practice.
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HPC 5752 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (3)
When Offered: Spring
A study of legal and ethical issues confronting community agency, mental health and rehabilitation counselors. Topics include moral reasoning; tort liability; confidentiality; privacy; libel; slander; due process; federal and state rules, regulations, and statutes; and other important concepts and actions resulting in legal and ethical questions.
Prerequisites: HPC 5120 and registration is restricted to Clinical Mental Health Counseling majors.
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HPC 5753 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy (3)
When Offered: Fall
A contextual study of legal and ethical issues related to the profession of marriage and family therapy. Topics include professional identity, scope of practice, professional organizations, licensure, ethical codes, confidentiality, legal responsibility and liabilities of clinical practice and research, family law, record keeping, reimbursement, and the business aspects of practice.
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HPC 5754 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Professional School Counseling (3)
When Offered: Spring
An exploration of ethical and legal standards, and applications specific to professional school counseling. General topics will include the ethical decision-making process, confidentiality, privileged communication, informed consent, duty to warn, dual relationships, record keeping, parental rights, the rights of minors, testifying in court, and testing. Special topics and the needs of special populations will be examined.
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HPC 5790 - Group Methods and Processes (3)
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Session
A study of group dynamics, experimentation in groups, leadership roles, and applicability to other settings.
[Dual-listed with HPC 4790.]
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HPC 5820 - College Student Development Theories (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course provides an overview of the cognitive theories of student development. Particular emphasis will be placed on utilizing theory to understand and describe student learning, human behavior and development over the life span. The course includes cognitive and moral development theories. A multicultural focus will be included in the study of these theories. This course is a prerequisite for HPC 5821 .
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HPC 5821 - Social Justice and Inclusion in Student Affairs (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course provides an overview of the psychosocial theories of student development. Particular emphasis will be placed on utilizing theory to understand and describe student learning, human behavior and development over the life span. The course includes psychosocial and identity theories. A multicultural focus will be included in the study of these theories.
Prerequisite: HPC 5820 .
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HPC 5860 - Dreamwork: Clinical Methods (3)
When Offered: Spring, Odd-numbered years
An in-depth study of dreamwork as a clinical method, including theoretical approaches to dreams, clinical issues and current trends, and cross-cultural perspectives on the role of dreams, myths, and symbols in psychological healing.
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HPC 5870 - Creative Process, Movement, and Therapy (3)
When Offered: Fall, Odd-numbered years
An examination of body awareness, creative expression, and movement in therapy. Particular attention will be paid to the concept of creative process and how it relates to human development, personality integration, and healing.
[Dual-listed with DAN 4870.]
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HPC 5900 - Practicum (1-9)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Practicum in Counseling: A distinctly defined, supervised clinical experience in which the student develops basic counseling skills and integrates professional knowledge. The practicum is completed prior to internship.
Practicum in Student Affairs Administration: This is a required course that can be repeated as an elective. This course invites students into a reflective, practical learning experience where complete a minimum of 100 hours at a practicum host site and meet weekly to make meaning of their experiences and reflect on how they are growing as practitioner-scholars of student affairs.
Prerequisites for Counseling for Clinical Mental Health Counseling Majors: HPC 5110 , HPC 5120 , HPC 5220 , HPC 5225 , HPC 5790 .
Prerequisites for Counseling for Professional School Counseling Majors: HPC 5110 , HPC 5220 , HPC 5225 , HPC 5310 , HPC 5790 . Exceptions made with the permission of the program.
Prerequisite for Student Affairs Administration: Prior approval of the departmental chair.
Graded on an S/U basis.
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HPC 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. HPC 5989 does not count toward a degree.
Graded on an S/U basis.
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HPC 5999 - Thesis (1-4)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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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HPC 6120 - Developmental Assessment and Diagnosis in Counseling (3)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An in-depth and critical examination of developmental assessment and diagnosis in a variety of counseling settings. Specific attention will be given to the interface of the assessment and diagnostic process, the sociocultural context of individuals, and an understanding of basic psychopharmacology within a developmental and humanistic framework.
Prerequisites: HPC 5120 or HPC 5310 and registration is restricted to Clinical Mental Health and Professional School Counseling majors.
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HPC 6160 - Gestalt Therapy (3)
When Offered: Fall
An examination of the Gestalt Therapy model. The course combines experiential and conceptual approaches. Emphasis is placed on developing personal and unique styles of interventions within the framework of Gestalt Therapy.
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HPC 6270 - Clinical Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy (3)
When Offered: Fall
An examination of contemporary and systemic issues in families and relationships, and related therapeutic intervention in families.
Prerequisite: HPC 5270 .
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HPC 6271 - Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy III (3)
When Offered: Summer Session
A comprehensive survey of major models of marriage and family therapy with emphasis on the relationship of theory to practice.
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HPC 6272 - Couple Therapy (3)
When Offered: Fall, Odd-numbered years
This seminar examines key issues associated with effective couple therapy. Emphasis is given to an overview of theoretical models of intimate relationships and models for effecting healing and growth in such relationships.
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HPC 6280 - Assessment and Diagnosis in Marriage and Family Therapy (3)
When Offered: Spring
A seminar designed to provide a background in diagnosis and assessment including skills necessary to conduct a relational assessment interview, as well as the development of assessment skills through the use of family sculpture, family genogram, role play, and exercises.
Prerequisite: HPC 5271 or permission of the instructor.
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HPC 6290 - Child and Adolescent Counseling and Therapy (3)
When Offered: Spring
The application of child development and counseling theories to the practice of counseling children and adolescents. Focus will be on clinical practice, diagnostic skills, play and art therapy, family systems interventions, parent training programs, and behavioral interventions.
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HPC 6330 - Assessment and Applied Research in Student Affairs (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course advances understanding around the concepts and practices of assessment and program evaluation, including students’ ability to evaluate existing literature and reports; to collect and analyze data for learning, effectiveness, outcomes, satisfaction, and program review; and to make evidence-based decisions. The course reviews quantitative, qualitative and mixed method approaches that can be used in curricular and co-curricular settings.
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HPC 6340 - Ecotherapy (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course will examine emerging paradigms in psychology and counseling in systems theory, the nature of consciousness, and ecopsychology.
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HPC 6350 - Body/Mind (3)
When Offered: Spring, Even-numbered years
A study of the interrelationship of physical and mental functioning as it pertains to counseling, including the mind/body problem as a systematic issue in psychology, exploration of the current resurgence of interest in mind/body functioning relative to total well-being, and an overview of current uses of mind/body experiences as therapeutic techniques.
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HPC 6355 - Mindfulness Based Counseling (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course will introduce students to mindfulness based counseling modeled on the program developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Stress Reduction Clinic. Within the context of educational and health care services, mindfulness is aimed at assisting individuals to develop an array of self-regulatory, selfcare skills. The effectiveness of mindfulness based interventions is predicated on providers who are substantively grounded in mindfulness meditation practice, hence the strong experiential component to the course.
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HPC 6360 - Therapy and the Expressive Arts (3)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An examination of the relationship between artistic expression and individual mental health. Theories and techniques of various arts therapies will be studied relative to diagnosis and treatment as well as to personality integration and personal growth.
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HPC 6365 - Expressive Arts Summer Institute (3-9)
When Offered: Summer Session
Variable content. Barring duplication a student may repeat the course and earn up to a total of nine semester hours. This intensive institute provides practicing therapists, counselors, graduate students, and artists opportunities to explore cutting edge practices in the integration of expressive arts in counseling. The Appalachian approach to Expressive Arts Therapy emphasizes the power of the arts to build community and support a space of temenos, where the arts can help us to access our individual and collective resources for living. This course will include theoretical background in Expressive Arts Therapy, as well as a variety of experiential large group, small group, and individual art making activities.
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HPC 6366 - EXA Child/Adolescents (3-6)
When Offered: Summer Session
Variable content. Barring duplication a student may repeat the course and earn up to a total of six semester hours. This annual summer institute is designed to present a comprehensive and developmentally oriented approach for the application of play theories, techniques, and the creative/expressive arts to the process of counseling children and adolescents. The course will consist of class discussions, presentations, cooperative and group experiential learning activities, and “hands on” type of activities/projects which students will prepare and present. Students will learn techniques of play therapy, art, music, movement, creative dramatics, imagery, writing, and poetry for use in both the school and agency setting.
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HPC 6370 - Intermodal Expressive Arts (3)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An examination of theories, techniques, and functions of psychotherapeutic approaches using intermodal expressive arts, emphasizing cross-cultural contexts of creative expression and human development.
Prerequisite: HPC 6360 .
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HPC 6380 - Therapeutic Writing (3)
When Offered: Fall, Even-numbered years
An exploration of writing and the therapeutic process. Students will experience a variety of methods in using the written word to enhance client change as well as for self-care for the therapist.
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HPC 6390 - Current Issues in Expressive Arts Therapy (3)
When Offered: Spring, Even-numbered years
An examination of current issues in expressive arts therapy, emphasizing cross-cultural contexts of creative expression and human development.
Prerequisite: HPC 6360 .
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HPC 6410 - Student Affairs Administration (3)
When Offered: Fall
An overview of organizational theories, management, and administration in student development practice, including budget and finance, governance and policy making, organizational change processes, process consultation, administrative uses of computers, and human resource development.
Prerequisite: HPC 5410 .
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HPC 6420 - Contemporary Issues in Student Affairs Administration (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course examines pressing topics in U.S. higher education and student affairs, explores how to navigate tensions between one’s own position on the issues and the institution’s stance, and invites students to forecast responses and future trends.
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HPC 6451 - Clinical Mental Health Counseling Seminar (3)
When Offered: On Demand
An examination of current issues and trends in mental health counseling, focusing on the transition from clinical trainee to entry level practitioner in areas such as psychosocial assessment, prevention/education/intervention techniques, administration of programs, and supervision.
Prerequisites: HPC 5210 , HPC 5220 , HPC 5752 , HPC 5790 ; and registration is restricted to Clinical Mental Health Counseling majors.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: HPC 5900 .
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HPC 6452 - Seminar in Professional School Counseling (3)
When Offered: Summer Session
This course is designed to provide opportunities for students to further develop knowledge and skills in order to deliver a comprehensive and developmental school counseling program. A wide variety of topics currently addressed in professional school counseling literature will be studied.
Prerequisite: HPC 5310 .
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HPC 6500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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HPC 6525 - Advanced Social Justice and Inclusion in Systemic Therapy (3)
When Offered: Spring
An advanced exploration of social justice and inclusion in the practice of systemic therapy. The role of power, privilege, marginalization, oppression, positionality, and intersectionality in therapy will be addressed throughout the course. Students will develop models of cultural competence.
Prerequisite: HPC 5110 .
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HPC 6530-6549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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HPC 6550 - Research Methods in Marriage and Family Therapy (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course provides students with an understanding of clinical research methods and design. In addition, it addresses the relevance of research to students’ clinical work. Students will investigate existing research and research methods used in marriage and family therapy, both quantitative and qualitative. Ethical issues and cultural considerations in research will also be addressed, as well as critically evaluating existing research. The course is practitioner-oriented with a focus on enabling students to read, interpret, and conduct research to guide evidence-based clinical practice.
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HPC 6570 - The Appalachian Addictions Institute (3-9)
When Offered: Summer Session
Variable content. Barring duplication, a student may repeat the course and earn up to a total of nine semester hours. This annual summer institute is designed to provide graduate students and working professionals with an opportunity for in-depth exploration of cutting-edge, clinical issues and topics within the addictions field.
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HPC 6620 - School-Based Consultation (3)
When Offered: Fall
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 PSY 6620 .)
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HPC 6710 - Human Sexuality (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course will cover content related to human sexuality which includes: sexual development over the life span, sexual relationships, sexual health, sexual diversity, research and theories related to sexuality, and diagnosis.
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HPC 6720 - Group Counseling/Therapy (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Theory and practice of group counseling/therapy, including group process, leadership style, and outcome.
Prerequisite: HPC 5790 or equivalent.
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HPC 6730 - Sexual Abuse Counseling (3)
When Offered: Spring
An in-depth examination of the subject of sexual abuse counseling. The course provides an overview of the issues involved in sexual abuse and relates these to the assessment and treatment processes used by counselors and other helping professionals.
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HPC 6750 - College Student Development Institute (3-9)
When Offered: Summer Session
This annual summer institute is designed to allow college administrators, counselors, instructors, other student development personnel, and graduate students to consider a variety of issues facing students and student development specialists. There is variable content each summer with the theme and topics reflecting current issues and needs. Barring duplication, a student may repeat the course and earn up to a total of nine semester hours.
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HPC 6770 - Current Issues and Special Populations in Addictions Counseling (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Current issues in the addictions field as they impact both counselors and their clients are addressed. Both practical and theoretical orientations of working with addicted clients are discussed. An emphasis is placed in the course on working with rural and minority clients.
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HPC 6900 - Internship (1-6)
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Session
Advanced students in counselor education will have supervised experiences in specific functions of the counselor education field in a public school system, post-secondary institution, or mental health agency. In addition to those listed below, other specific experiences will be developed and approved by the student and the student’s advisory committee. May be repeated for up to a total of twelve semester hours with permission of the departmental chair.
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Internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: A distinctly defined, post-practicum, supervised clinical experience in which the student refines and enhances basic counseling or student development knowledge and skills, and integrates and authenticates professional knowledge and skills related to the program objectives. A minimum of 600 clock hours of work (full-time) as a counselor in a clinical mental health counseling setting will be required.
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Internship in Marriage and Family Therapy (3+3+6): Supervised practice in the application of skills used in systemic individual, couple and family therapy. Open only to marriage and family therapy majors.
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Internship in Professional School Counseling: Should be taken in Spring, as needed in Fall. Practice in the application of skills used in counseling elementary/middle/secondary school youth. Setting to be decided upon in consultation with the internship supervisor. A minimum of 600 clock hours of work (full-time) as a counselor in the school will be required.
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Internship in Student Affairs Administration: Taken in the Spring, this course serves as a capstone experience where students apply competencies gained in other courses through a practical, internship experience and prepare for the job search process and transition out of graduate school. Students engage in career preparation activities to receive feedback on their cover letters, resumes, and interviewing skills and career readiness evaluations to receive feedback on on-the-job skills.
Prerequisites for Clinical Mental Health Counseling Majors: HPC 5110 , HPC 5120 , HPC 5220 , HPC 5225 , HPC 5790 , HPC 5900 , HPC 6451 , and admission to candidacy.
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Prerequisite for Marriage and Family Therapy Majors: Prior approval of the departmental chair.
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Prerequisites for Professional School Counseling Majors: HPC 5110 , HPC 5140 , HPC 5210 , HPC 5220 , HPC 5225 , HPC 5310 , HPC 5754 , HPC 5790 , HPC 5900 , HPC 6620 , and admission to candidacy. Exceptions made with the permission of the program.
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Prerequisites for Student Affairs Administration Majors: HPC 5900 (Practicum in Student Affairs Administration) and prior approval of the departmental chair.
Graded on an S/U basis.
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ITC 5220 - Digital Technologies in Education (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Exploration of the various roles of digital technologies in instructional, service and clinical settings.
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ITC 5240 - Designing Instruction for Digital-Age Learners (3)
When Offered: On Demand
The exploration of a variety of issues related to designing authentic and engaging instruction for today’s digital learners. The coursework will focus on identifying the characteristics and dispositions of digital learners within the context of 21st century skills in order to develop effective instruction. Topics will include: examining the theoretical and pedagogical research base that informs the design of authentic learning contexts, identifying relevant instructional strategies and best practices, and utilizing the appropriate digital tools to develop innovative instructional environments.
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ITC 5260 - Promoting 21st Century Literacies (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course will focus on an understanding of 21st century skills and themes and it will engage students in discussions, activities, and projects related to issues of information, media, multicultural, and visual literacies. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the ethical and legal issues surrounding the access and use of information, evaluating social and cultural differences in order to collaborate effectively with others from a range of social and cultural backgrounds, examining how media can influence beliefs and behaviors, and utilizing appropriate visual media creation tools.
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ITC 5330 - Utilizing Networking and Communications Technologies for Learning (3)
When Offered: On Demand
The exploration of telecommunications and social networking in the learning environment. Includes attributes and implementation of learning activities that take advantage of telecommunications/social networking facilities and tools, types of technologies and networks available, setting up connections, and maintaining telecommunications facilities.
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ITC 5350 - Technology Policy and Law (3)
When Offered: On Demand
An exploration of existing policies and laws relating to instructional technology. Discussion of the processes involved with policy development, practice in writing, advocating for new policies, and policy changes.
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ITC 5440 - Digital Learning Environments in a Changing Society (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course will focus on the issues surrounding the utilization of various technologies designed to create digital learning environments, including, but not limited to, Massive Multiplayer Online (MMO) games, Virtual Worlds and Augmented Reality. Special focus will be placed on the current technologies that are available to integrate within educational environments, methodologies for properly integrating those tools, and elements for designing or tailoring these tools for specific instructional needs.
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ITC 5500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
Subject matter may vary depending on student interest and need. A student may enroll more than once provided the content does not duplicate that of the previous course.
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ITC 5530-5549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
Subject matter may vary from term to term depending on student interest and need. A student may enroll more than once in a selected topics course provided that the content does not duplicate that of the previous course. Limit of six hours credit.
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ITC 5550 - Professional Development, Innovation, and Systemic Change (3)
When Offered: On Demand
An exploration of the change process as it relates to innovations as well as the research, issues and design of professional development programs for change within professional institutions such as schools. The application of differing instructional strategies designed for innovative changes will be examined within the context of dealing with organizational barriers.
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ITC 5620 - Vision and Strategies for Integration of Digital Technologies (3)
When Offered: On Demand
The study of processes that facilitate the incorporation of computer capabilities into the K-12 school curriculum, including the identification of appropriate instructional settings for computer use and the means to support teachers as they introduce the use of computers into the curriculum. Special emphasis will be placed on the development of the use of the computer as a tool that enables learning.
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ITC 5642 - Design and Development of Digital Media (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course introduces the student to a range of digital tools for the design and production of web based education and information design. Topics include web page development and design, design of digital graphics, video, visual design, animation, and issues concerning information design, service, site management and a review of current research on effective instructional design for web based learning environments.
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ITC 5720 - Planning for Instructional Technology (3)
When Offered: On Demand
The development of technology plans for existing and future schools that incorporate current levels of technology and allow for the growth into new technologies. Included will be the evaluation of hardware and software and the development of networking systems.
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ITC 5730 - Advanced Web Design, Development and Systems (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course will provide students with an advanced exploration into web design, development and the systems required to deliver web-based solutions. This class will include web programming, database integration, scripting, and the selection/installation/ management of web hosting solutions. Students will research trends and issues in advanced web technologies.
Prerequisite: ITC 5642 or permission of instructor.
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ITC 5800 - Designing 3D Immersive Environments for Instruction (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course will provide the theoretical and pedagogical frameworks for the design and implementation of immersive environments for instruction. Students will explore models of and research about effective planning and building of these environments to promote meaningful interactions among participants. Students will begin to design activities and artifacts for inclusion in immersive spaces.
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ITC 5820 - Creating and Sustaining 3D Immersive Environments for Learning (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course provides students the opportunity to incorporate the knowledge and experiences learned to date by working individually and in teams to develop, deploy and evaluate immersive learning communities to meet the needs of educational, community or other organizations. In doing so, students will gain practical experience while taking the initiative for independent and authentic learning.
Prerequisite: ITC 5800 or equivalent.
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ITC 5825 - Advanced Instructional Design Concepts and Applications (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course will allow learners to engage with a variety of concepts and issues related to designing effective and engaging online learning. Topics such as Universal Design for Learning, authentic assessment, scaffolding learning needs, facilitating community and presence, and evaluating effectiveness will all be explored as learners design and develop learning materials and relevant instructional modules. Emphasis will be placed on applying theories and strategies to authentic online learning settings.
Prerequisite: C I 5921 or permission of the instructor.
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ITC 5900 - Internship in Educational Computing (2-6)
When Offered: On Demand
Supervised experiences of leadership and management under the direction of competent personnel or study of problems in a public school, public school system, or other appropriate agency/institution.
Graded on an S/U basis.
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ITC 5910 - Applications of Digital Technologies (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This capstone course provides students the opportunity to incorporate their knowledge and experiences to date by working individually and in teams to develop, deploy and evaluate applications of digital technologies in educational organizations. In doing so, students will gain practical experience while taking the initiative for independent and authentic learning.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor or program director.
Graded on an S/U basis.
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ITC 6010 - Learning, Design, and Technology (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course will address the many areas related to promoting instructional innovation and effective technology integration in schools. Areas of focus will include developing a broader understanding of the emerging literature base that informs instructional innovation and emerging contexts for learning, identifying mechanisms and strategies for professional development and systemic change, and identifying local and global communities of practice that promote effective instruction and technological integration across disciplines. Focus will be on designing programs and processes at the school level to promote effective technology integration.
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ITC 6020 - Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues in Utilizing Digital Technologies (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This advanced seminar in instructional technology focuses on trends and emerging technologies that are currently transforming society, and which have the potential to profoundly impact our lives in the future. Advances in robotics, artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, and data analytics have and will continue to result in innovations in healthcare, productivity, and economic advantages for some, however, it is important to examine how these emerging technologies may influence social systems in developing regions, and impact issues related to human rights and equality. This course, then, takes a critical look at the relationship between technology and society, with consideration given to globalizations’ advancement of technology, and the impact this has on issues of social justice, such as human rights, gender equality, wealth equity, and sustainable development.
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ITC 6030 - Planning for Instructional Technology Initiatives (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course includes a detailed investigation of the leadership expertise needed to develop and support a variety of instructional technology integration initiatives. Students will explore and assess the necessary infrastructure components, support models, connectivity considerations, policy development and security protections related to technology systems and device integration in educational environments. Students will develop a deep understanding of the importance of aligning organizational vision and mission goals with the planning and implementation of technology-related systems, facilities, infrastructure, policy development and security to support instructional initiatives. Students will assess, design and develop plans to implement technological initiatives into existing educational environments, new construction and renovation, and explore RFPs and other funding considerations for instructional systems and devices. Maintenance considerations, Total Cost of Ownership and Return on Investment will also be explored.
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ITC 6040 - Technology Leadership and Management for Systemic Improvement (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course is designed to help individuals provide digital age leadership and management to continuously improve organizations through the effective use of information and technology resources. Participants will explore management strategies for technology organizations, effective tools and strategies for change management, and plans for advocacy for instructional technology procedures and initiatives.
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ITC 6550 - Information Technology Systems in Education (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course is intended to help senior level school leaders at the district level understand the functional uses of major district-level information systems technology. These information systems form a data-based foundation for many of the critical decisions that public school districts are required to make as central to district level administration. While the technological backbones of these systems are not a necessary part of the knowledge base for senior level school leaders, understanding how to query these systems, understanding the scope and limitations of these systems, and understanding how to apply information from these systems to the problems and practices of a contemporary 21st century public school district is a critical part of connecting information to systems thinking and strategic decision-making.
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ITC 6910 - Research and Applications in Instructional Technology Leadership (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This capstone course provides students the opportunity to incorporate their knowledge and experiences to date by working individually to develop, deploy and evaluate applications of digital technologies in educational organizations. Candidates will employ needs assessments, develop a research basis for the project chosen, and participate in action research and/or program evaluation to determine the success of the selected initiative. In doing so, students will gain practical experience while taking the initiative for independent and authentic learning.
Prerequisite: Permission of the advisor or instructor required.
Graded on an S/U basis.
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Interdisciplinary Studies |
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IDS 5500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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IDS 5530-5549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: Fall, Spring, On Demand
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Languages, Literatures, & Cultures |
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LLC 5500 - Independent Study (1-3)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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LLC 5525 - Product of Learning (1-3)
When Offered: On Demand
An on-going project reflecting the state’s 5 standards for M-level licensure. Course may be repeated for up to 3 hours of credit.
Graded on an S/U basis.
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LLC 5530-5549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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LLC 5550 - Structure of Modern English for TESL (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course will investigate the structure of the English language from the viewpoint of modern linguistics. Focus will be placed on the role of grammar in the second language classroom and methods of teaching grammar in a communicative context.
Prerequisites: Two years of a language other than English and LLC 2050 (Say What? Language in Mind and Society) or ENG 3610 (Studies in the Principles of Language).
[Dual-listed with LLC 4550.]
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LLC 5551 - Materials and Methods in TESL (3)
When Offered: On Demand
A survey of various methods and materials to teach English to speakers of other languages. Discussion will focus on factors affecting how curricula are developed to most effectively teach speaking, listening, reading, writing, and culture to ESL students. Central to this course will be: an emphasis on various methods used to teach ESL holistically and in the context of a particular content; assessment; materials and resources; and the growth and development of the field of ESL.
Prerequisites: Two years of a language other than English and LLC 2050 (Say What? Language in Mind and Society) or ENG 3610 (Studies in the Principles of Language).
[Dual-listed with LLC 4551.]
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LLC 5555 - Practicum in TESL (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course provides future ESL teachers with experience teaching English to speakers of other languages in a supervised setting. As a part of this course, students complete a project/portfolio for use in future instruction.
Prerequisites: Two years of a language other than English and LLC 2050 (Say What? Language in Mind and Society) or ENG 3610 (Studies in the Principles of Language), LLC 3010 (Second Language Acquisition), LLC 3020 (Language, Society and the Teaching of ESL), and LLC 5550 . May be taken concurrently with LLC 5551 .
[Dual-listed with LLC 4555.]
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LLC 5590 - Issues in Teaching Languages and Cultures (3)
When Offered: Fall, Alternate years
An examination of current methodologies for teaching and research in second language learning across varied instructional settings, with practical applications that reflect an evolving standard of professionalism for language teachers. A textbook along with recent publications on the National Standards for Language Teaching are the core readings for the course, with additional articles placed on reserve in the Library. Offered alternate years with LLC 5601 .
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LLC 5600 - Linguistics (3)
When Offered: Summer Session
Study of sounds/intonation, word formation, syntax, semantics, pragmatics and their application to learning a second language. Different theoretical approaches will be explained. Students will apply linguistic concepts to problems in a variety of languages. The course will also demonstrate how linguistics analyzes dialects and resolves problems of language learning and teaching.
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LLC 5601 - Bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition (3)
When Offered: Fall, Alternate years
An examination of competing views of second language acquisition which inform the way languages are taught. Introduction to a variety of research methods and practices typically used to study and assess student learning. The course culminates in the design of a second-language acquisition project by the student. Offered alternate years with LLC 5590 .
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LLC 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. LLC 5989 does not count toward a degree.
Graded on an S/U basis.
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LES 6100 - Cross Cultural Communication in Global Leadership (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course focuses on the importance of effective cross-cultural communication and the application of these concepts by global leaders to develop more effective international relationships. An understanding and application of cultural awareness applied to leadership theory will be explored.
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LES 6200 - Technology for International Collaborations (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Educational, business, and government leaders in today’s world require an understanding of the world’s cultures, and a sensitivity for cultural traditions. This course provides an overview and application of online communication tools to support global virtual teams, groups of workers in organizations that are separated by time, geographic distance, culture, and/or organizational boundaries, who rely on communication technologies to interact and complete projects. In this course, students will work together on relevant research projects, related to real world issues in technology for international collaborations. These collaborations between and among international students will be completed both synchronously and asynchronously using current communication technologies, such as social media, teleconferencing, and within 3D immersive environments.
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LES 6300 - International Leadership for Sustainability (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course is designed to help future leaders create solutions for many of the social and environmental challenges existing today. The course prepares future leaders to problem-solve through the lens of sustainability and international development. The course also focuses on the development of leadership skills that emphasize local to global connections by allowing students the opportunity to engage in sustainability-focused service opportunities that make differences in our community and beyond.
Prerequisites: LES 6100 and LES 6200
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LES 6400 - Leadership for International Teams (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Students in this course will build upon their knowledge of cultural mapping (LES 6100 ) and use of technology (LES 6200 ) to develop simulated virtual teams composed of members from diverse cultures to work toward common or shared goals. They will learn the theory behind international leadership and management as well as the practical skills of management. Students will engage in simulations and virtual team work as they partner with students from an international partner institution.
Prerequisites: LES 6100 and LES 6200
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LSA 5010 - Public School Administration (3)
When Offered: On Demand
An introductory study of basic structure, organization, and philosophical theories and administration of public schools of the U.S.
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LSA 5030 - The Principalship (3)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
The purpose of this course is to help students develop a conceptual framework for the leadership role and functions of the principalship. Leadership theory, principles and practice applicable to the organizational components of schools will be emphasized. Research on leadership and the processes of leading change will be analyzed.
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LSA 5400 - Developing and Managing Resources in Schools (3)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course is designed to prepare entry-level school leaders and executives to provide the necessary leadership in key areas of resources management, including the management of dollars (fiscal), space (building operations), people (personnel management), community resources (engagement) and time. All candidates will be expected to engage in significant electronic exploration, solving various problems in managing resources and sharing their solutions with other candidates.
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LSA 5500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
Subject matter may vary depending on student interest and need. A student may enroll more than once provided the content does not duplicate that of the previous course.
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LSA 5530-5549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
Subject matter may vary from term to term depending on student interest and need. A student may enroll more than once in a selected topics course provided that the content does not duplicate that of the previous course. Limit of six hours credit.
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LSA 5585 - Teacher Leadership and School Improvement (3)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course is designed to help teachers develop an understanding of and skill in assuming leadership roles and responsibilities in their schools. Those aspects of school leadership seen as most appropriate and potentially beneficial for teacher involvement will be emphasized. Particular attention is paid to the relationships among teacher leadership, school improvement, and site- based accountability. Students will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills and formulate their own approaches through both university-based classroom and site-based clinical activities. Activities such as participant- observations, shadow-studies classroom-action research, problem-based learning, case studies, survey research, and qualitative research studies can be included. Students will be expected to present tangible evidence that represents, authentically, their professional growth.
(Same as C I 5585 .)
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LSA 5600 - School Law (3)
When Offered: Fall
A study of the fundamental principles underlying the relationship of the state to education and the laws which are applicable to practical problems of school organization and administration.
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LSA 5650 - Ethical and Humane Dimensions of Educational Leadership (3)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course addresses the broad range of humane and ethical issues, perspectives, and obligations (legal, moral, and aspirational) that collectively relate to individual and organizational purposes. Students will consider aims and values that should guide such things as academic mission and objectives, educational policies and practices, school culture, and human relations and supervision; all related to ethical dimensions of leadership. Students are expected to think critically about a broad and difficult range of issues and dilemmas, requiring the use and development of effective analytical skills, dialog, and processes.
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LSA 5800 - Critical Inquiry and Thought in Educational Leadership (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course is designed as a culminating course for the Master of School Administration program. The course examines current issues and problems that impact school administration. Emphasis is focused on administrative tasks, roles, and functions of educational leaders in schools. The course includes an in-depth review of contemporary trends that change or influence educational administration and governance.
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LSA 5820 - Theory and Development in Educational Organizations (3)
When Offered: On Demand
The purpose of this course is to inform students in educational leadership of the nature of organizations and ways in which educational organizations maintain themselves. During the course, it will be emphasized that organizational theory and development are eventually about how people grow and develop relationships. The course is designed to bring educational leadership and organizational thinking into a common framework. Students will have the opportunity to examine their own assumptions about organizations, to engage in the study of organizational culture, and to study how organizations form as they do.
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LSA 5850 - Politics and Public Policy Analysis for Educational Leadership (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Designed to give students a comprehensive view of the transformation of educational problems into policy and the bureaucratic duties of public education administrators. Equip educational leaders with knowledge of policy theory, development, implementation and analysis necessary in the management of public educational institutions and agencies.
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LSA 5900 - School Administration and Supervision Internship/Practicum (3-6)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course is designed to provide students with supervised experiences of leadership and management or a supervised project-based learning experience in a school setting under the direction of competent personnel.
Graded on an S/U basis.
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LSA 5910 - Building-Level Action Research Leadership Evidences (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course requires completion of supervised site-based research projects resulting in evidences emanating from national and state executive leadership standards. Intensive research is conducted relative to building-level leadership and supporting specific topics addressing current issues of building-level leadership practice through specific experiences, readings and seminar participation.
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LSA 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. LSA 5989 does not count toward a degree.
Graded on an S/U basis.
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