Courses

Provides a comprehensive introduction to Data Analytics for Accounting, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to leverage data for accounting purposes. Topics covered include data mastering, relational databases, ETL processes, audit data analytics, managerial analytics, financial statement analysis, and tax analysis.

Explore financial accounting research, focusing on financial reporting, management decision-making, and their impact on capital markets. In addition, delve into the process of crafting a research paper, including formulating research questions, planning the study, and understanding its significance in the field. Foster dialogue and active participation to enhance understanding of financial accounting research and cultivate interest in the subject.

Practical experience on an archaeological excavation. Application of archaeological methods, ethics, and theory. Advanced experience in the analysis and handling of artifacts and archaeological features. Emphasis on processing an archaeological investigation.

Advanced exploration of theory and ethics. Builds foundational knowledge necessary for graduate studies in archaeology. Covers the most important historical and contemporary paradigms of thought and practice in the discipline.

Offers insight into contemporary issues affecting Indigenous people in North America. Investigation of Indigenous identity, legacies of colonialism, traditional homelands, stereotype, repatriation and legislation, tribal recognition, and sovereignty. Contextualized through lenses of history and politics.

Advanced exploration of the historical, legal, ethical, methodological, and theoretical concepts impacting the field of Cultural Resource Management. Covers common practical skills needed for managerial and executive leadership.

Study of the archaeological and fossil evidence of human evolution. Topics include the cultural history of the Paleolithic and fossil evidence of early hominins, emphasizing the evolutionary context. Recent discoveries in paleoanthropology are critically examined.

Overview of advanced laboratory techniques in archaeology. Coverage of skills commonly needed in Cultural Resource Management and academic archaeology. Skills covered relate to the production, analysis, and presentation of archaeological data.

Study of human remains from archaeological sites to reconstruct the biological and cultural past. Includes identification of human skeletal elements. Explores topics such as prehistoric health and disease, cultural modification, and warfare.

Study of methods used by archaeologists to identify and analyze artifacts and ecofacts. Topics include taphonomy, middle-range research, introduction to flintknapping and lithic artifact analysis, and introduction to zooarchaeological identification and faunal analysis.

Advanced exploration of museums, their history, their role in heritage construction, and their influence on various audiences. Practical elements include learning to conceptualize, plan, and coordinate museum exhibits and approaches to careers in museums.

Introduction to and participation in the various methods involved in archaeological fieldwork, including planning, survey, mapping, excavation, and documentation. Emphasizes hands-on experience, demonstrations, and applications of modern techniques to archaeological problems.

Explores the ethical dilemmas faced by anthropologists in their search to study human cultural and biological diversity. Employs case studies in cultural, medical, and biological anthropology and archaeology to examine contemporary ethical issues.

Development of thesis proposal for Archaeology and Cultural Resource Management. Preparation for and proposal of a self-directed research project.

Completion of the thesis in Archaeology and Cultural Resource Management. Self-directed research concluding in the production of a scholarly study and an oral defense.

Practical field training and work assignment in archaeology, museum studies, heritage curation, cultural resource management, or related field, under qualified supervision in conjunction with departmental faculty.

Elementary art education issues, current research, and related studio and aesthetic experiences; teaching strategies, resources, subject-content, developing artistic intelligence, creativity, aesthetics and perceptual awareness, and the role of the elementary art teacher in contemporary society.

Issues and related studio and aesthetic experiences in teaching adolescent art including teaching strategies, current research, resources, subject-content, perception, creativity, aesthetics, and the role of the secondary art teacher in society.

Comprehensive study of foundational human anatomy, biomechanics, and pathomechanics, focusing on the structure and function of the neuromusculoskeletal system, as well as normal and abnormal movement patterns utilizing a regional anatomical approach.

Initial study of the role of an athletic trainer in delivering healthcare services; core competencies of healthcare providers; foundational knowledge in public health and epidemiology; and the development and implementation of select preventative measures.

Initial supervised clinical placement for demonstrating professional behaviors, knowledge, skills, and judgments. Students have the potential to be required to complete clinical experiences during weekday and weekend mornings, afternoons, evenings, and holidays.

Comprehensive study of selecting and using tests and measures to examine patients with health conditions related to the musculoskeletal and peripheral nervous systems to formulate a diagnosis and care plan.

Initial instruction of knowledge and skills for effective and safe clinical practice related to emergency action planning and implementation, evaluating and managing patients with acute and emergent conditions, and applying therapeutic devices and physical agents.

First course in a progression emphasizing the use of patient circumstances, evidence, and clinical expertise to guide clinical decision-making and apply contemporary principles and practices of health informatics to the administration and delivery of patient care.

Continued supervised clinical placement for demonstrating professional behaviors, knowledge, skills, and judgments. Students have the potential to be required to complete clinical experiences during weekday and weekend mornings, afternoons, evenings, and holidays.

Follow-up instruction of knowledge and skills for effective and safe clinical practice related to emergency action planning and implementation, evaluating and managing patients with acute and emergent conditions, and applying therapeutic devices and physical agents.

Comprehensive study of selecting and incorporating therapeutic and corrective exercises and manual therapy that align with the care plan.

Comprehensive study of foundational knowledge related to pathophysiology; performing an examination to formulate a diagnosis and developing and delivering care plans for patients with selected general health conditions commonly seen in athletic training clinical practice; and diagnostic and laboratory testing to facilitate diagnosis, referral, and treatment planning.

Second course in a progression emphasizing the use of patient circumstances, evidence, and clinical expertise to guide clinical decision-making and apply contemporary principles and practices of health informatics to the administration and delivery of patient care.

Continued supervised clinical placement for demonstrating professional behaviors, knowledge, skills, and judgments. Students have the potential to be required to complete clinical experiences during weekday and weekend mornings, afternoons, evenings, and holidays.

Comprehensive study of foundational knowledge in pharmacology; educating patients regarding medications, drugs, and other substances; regulations related to over-the-counter and prescription medications; psychological and sociocultural response to injury and recovery; psychosocial interventions; and identifying, referring, and supporting patients with behavioral health conditions.

Comprehensive study of foundational knowledge related to pathophysiology; performing an examination to formulate a diagnosis and developing and delivering care plans for patients with selected general health conditions commonly seen in athletic training clinical practice; diagnostic and laboratory testing to facilitate diagnosis, referral, and treatment planning; and developing and implementing strategies to mitigate the risk for long term health conditions across the lifespan.

Final course in a progression emphasizing the use of patient circumstances, evidence, and clinical expertise to guide clinical decision-making and apply contemporary principles and practices of health informatics to the administration and delivery of patient care.

Culminating supervised clinical placement for demonstrating professional behaviors, knowledge, skills, and judgments. Students have the potential to be required to complete clinical experiences during weekday and weekend mornings, afternoons, evenings, and holidays

Comprehensive study of foundational knowledge in health care delivery and payor systems, management principles, communication, advocacy, developing, implementing, and revising policies and procedures, and performing administrative duties related to managing physical, human, and financial resources.

Comprehensive study of developing, implementing, and assessing the effectiveness of programs to reduce risks in patient populations commonly seen in athletic training clinical practice; developing, implementing, and supervising comprehensive programs to maximize performance; foundational knowledge related to nutrition and nutrients to ingest before, during and post activity; and selecting and using physiological monitoring systems to collect health biometric data and translating biometric data into effective preventative measures and performance enhancement.

Culminating course featuring activities designed to assess a student's readiness to practice autonomously as an entry-level athletic trainer and prepare them to transition to practice.

Conservation of populations, habitats, ecosystems. Demographic techniques, land use, pollution topics.

Principles of modern evolutionary theory and methods of analysis. In depth study of events and processes that affect the structure of populations, species and ecosystems.

Expands on the basic concepts of physiology by exploring the unique adaptations utilized by marine mammals to survive. Explores specific adaptations required to live in a high salinity, high pressure aquatic environment in which there is intermittent oxygen availability and unique feeding and sleeping requirements. Students learn typical mammalian physiology along with these adaptations.

Hydrography, microbiota, plankton, benthos, nekton, physiology, biological production and environmental degradation of estuarine habitats.

In-depth treatment of bacterial structure and function including metabolism, gene function and control mechanisms.

A study of currently emerging infectious diseases, the organisms that cause them, and the environmental, demographic, and economic conditions that influence their emergence.

The morphology, systematics, and natural history of amphibians and reptiles. Background for conducting research in related fields, such as vertebrate paleontology, ecology, genetics, evolution, embryology, comparative anatomy, physiology, and field natural history.

Important species of arthropods as biological vectors of disease will be introduced. Students will explore the taxonomy, ecology, morphology and life cycle of arthropod vectors. Additionally, this course will address the human cost of associated diseases, mitigation and strategies for population control.

Taxonomy, physiology, life cycles, and economic importance of algae with emphasis on marine algae.

In-depth study of the function of cells and selected organ systems suitable for students of health sciences. Cell physiology, nervous system, muscular system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system and excretory system are considered.

Study of innate and adaptive immunity, the nature of antigens and antibodies, genetics and control of immune response, immunopathologies.

The basic concepts of general virology, biochemistry, molecular biology and cellular aspects of replication of viruses of different groups; also, viruses that are pathogenic for man; emerging viruses; the nature and symptoms of the diseases they cause and methods of treatment and prevention.

Current physiological explanations of all cellular reactions based on protein mechanisms at the cellular and subcellular levels, including metabolism, membrane and filamentous processes.

Design and execution of experimental approaches to biological problems. Emphasis is on use of scientific literature, preparation of the research proposal and scientific techniques.

Biochemical defects, chromosome abnormalities, mutagenic hazards, forensic and pharmacogenetics, human genome project, molecular analysis of genetic disorders, gene therapy.

Discussion of the function and structure of the human nervous system at both cellular and system levels. Also included are recent research topics in developmental neurobiology, neuropharmacology and neurochemistry.

Presentation and discussion of current material in various areas of biology.

Presentation and discussion of current material in a selected area of biology. May be repeated one-time for additional credit.

Biology research supervised by a research mentor. This course may be repeated once.

Develop a research proposal and collect preliminary data for use towards additional research. This will include review of current literature on the research topic and development of the experimental design including an original hypothesis.

Open by departmental permission to candidates for Master of Science degree in biology who are registered in a thesis program. Always scheduled. Course may be repeated one time for credit.

Serves as partial fulfillment of the capstone in the Master Thesis exit option in the MS Biology program. Class meetings will emphasize writing in the biological sciences, as well as visual/oral explanation of data to prepare for thesis submission and oral defense. Concludes with submission of the final prepared thesis to Proquest. A passing grade in the course will serve as documentation of capstone completion.

Provides the opportunity for graduate students in biology to participate in a biological research project being conducted by an industry or governmental agency. Acceptance dependent on student’s qualifications and departmental approval of the project.

Study of an area of theoretical or experimental biology under the direction of a faculty member. Admission by consent of department chair. May not be used for credit towards thesis research.

Explains basic concepts of business database management systems. Covers database objects, database normalization rules, and extraction techniques for business data. Course taken as pass/fail only.

Introduces students to database modeling techniques, implementation, and database management principles. Students develop understanding of logical and physical business database model designs, data normalization forms, and data manipulation methods to solve business problems.

Introduces students to emergent technologies in the field of business analytics. Students learn about fundamental methods, practices, and software used to design and develop decision support systems using real world examples and hands on applications.

To examine the role of information systems in supporting organizational resilience. It starts with an introduction on how information technology enables information systems to support decision making at all managerial levels and studies the impact of information technology on business organization. In addition, phenomena are related to the introduction, adoption, use and exploitation of resilient business information system in organization discussed.

Requires a small group of students to consult an organization that faces ongoing challenges and problems in the area of business analytics. Needs students to interact, under the supervision of a faculty member, with the business professionals of the participating organization to collect data and deliver recommendations and with each other to clean data, analyze data, and make findings that are easily communicable to the practitioners.

Nosology and etiology of social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive disorders, as defined by DSM & IDEIA, basic assessment and classification, and best practices for interventions (including crisis response) in schools, considering developmental level and culture.

Understanding appropriate clinical and educational assessment procedures, administration, measurement concepts, interpretation, and communication of results. Ethically and culturally relevant factors associated with assessment will also be discussed.

Examines the effect of substance use on neurological and social development, the biopsychosocial nature of addiction, commonly abused substances, co-occurring disorders, and primary prevention and intervention programs in schools.

Current theories, skills, and evidence-based practices in counseling. Includes skill-building laboratory practice. Emphasis is on counseling microskills with consideration given to diverse populations. Matriculated CMHC students must receive a 'B' or better to pass this course.

This experience involves group members as participant observers in the various aspects of group development. This course centers on active participation and self-reflection. Course taken as pass/fail only.

Provides an orientation to the role of a professional school counselor, including responsibilities, organizational structures, credentialing, self-care, crisis response, and emerging use of technology, as well as the role of advocacy within the profession.

A study in individual and family development, factors related to risk and resiliency and applications in the helping professions. Theories of learning, individual differences and cultural considerations will be explored.

Overview of theories and models of counseling. The importance of consultation, supervision and culturally relevant strategies will be discussed. Emphasis is on developing a professional identity as a counselor or school psychologist.

This course explores ethical and legal standards for applications to schools and professional school counselors.

Introduction to career counseling, assessment and program development across diverse populations. Understanding the impact of values, interests and abilities on career choices. Work-life balance will be emphasized.

Advanced supervision and practice of counseling skills, including the application of therapeutic presence, empirically-based practices, and risk assessments, with sensitivity to client’s multicultural needs.

Students participate in and learn advanced theories and techniques of group counseling. Focus is on the integration of theory and practice. Experiential opportunities are provided for both personal and professional development.

Designed to provide student with an understanding of the curriculum component of a comprehensive school counseling program. Topics include effective instructional practices, curriculum design, lesson/unit plan development, delivery, and evaluation.

Introduction to research methods and program evaluation for practitioners, including critiquing skills, ethical considerations, and understanding evidence-based practices. Research designs utilizing reliable and valid measures, measurement concepts, basic statistics, and research writing are covered.

An overview of counseling services within the Response to Intervention framework with attention to advancing application of skills. Focus is on using a developmental approach to prevention and intervention.

This course is designed to enable the student to become proficient in application of advanced statistical methods in research procedures.

A 100-hour practicum experience in a school setting. The student advances skills into practice by assuming some roles of a School Counselor (direct and indirect counseling services) under the supervision of site and faculty supervisors. Course taken as pass/fail only.

A study of methods, materials, and best practices to motivate, prepare, and counsel P-12 students for post-secondary planning.

Provides students with theories and skills necessary to engage in collaboration and consultation with all school personnel, families, and community agencies.

Internship will consist of a 700-hour supervised counseling experience in a school setting over a 10-month period. Students must register for 4 credits each semester. Seminar includes group supervision with a faculty supervisor. Course taken as pass/fail only. Course must be repeated once up to a maximum of 8 credits.

This course is designed to enable the student to become proficient in application of advanced research design.

Examines the purposes, theoretical frameworks, models, and knowledge of roles and relationships related to clinical supervision. Includes evaluation, remediation, legal and ethical issues, responsibilities, gatekeeping, and culturally relevant strategies in clinical supervision and mentoring.

This course will support teaching proficiency through applied skill development. Emphasis on the needs of adult learners in the classroom (virtual and on-ground) and the acquisition of applied counseling skills.

Development of advanced supervision skills. This will include assessment, procedures, responsibilities, use of technology, advanced culturally competent interventions, leadership in consultation, student evaluation, gatekeeping, legal and ethical concepts, and an individual supervision style.

An overview of current issues in counselor education along with legal and ethical considerations in counselor education. Professional identity is explored pertaining to Counselor Education, Supervision, Research/Creative Activity and Leadership.

Designed to enable the student to become proficient in application of basic qualitative research methods.

This course will focus on the application of theories and processes of program evaluation relevant to counselor program management, counselor education, and counseling supervision.

This course will facilitate doctoral level students' application of counseling theories for clinical practice in a variety of settings for work with diverse clients. A decolonization and liberation framework will be emphasized.

This course addresses advanced leadership knowledge and skills as they relate to counselor education. Advocacy skills are emphasized, particularly as relevant to social justice needs and current professional issues.

This course will advance student knowledge of theory, practice and leadership in group counseling. Skill development in instruction and supervision of master's level students will be emphasized.

This seminar provides the required supervision while students complete a minimum of 150 hours of advanced clinical experience. Your practicum will be comprised of supervision, teaching, clinical, and leadership experience.

This seminar provides the required supervision while students complete a minimum of 300 hours of advanced clinical experience. The internship will be comprised of supervision, teaching, clinical, and leadership experience.

This seminar provides the required supervision while students complete a minimum of 300 hours of advanced clinical experience. The internship will be comprised of supervision, teaching, clinical, and leadership experience.

Designed to enable the student to explore the impact of social and cultural factors within counselor education, supervision, and research relationships

Designed primarily to facilitate doctoral level students to refine their advanced research and/or program development/evaluation skills by providing supervised experience in research and scholarship in the form of a capstone/dissertation project.

Provides individualized advising for the student completing the capstone project/dissertation. This course is taken pass/fail only. Course may be repeated for additional credit.

The theoretical basis of the mechanistic pathways followed by the common organic reactions is given in the first part. The second part organizes the variety of organic reactions into logical patterns and applies these to synthetic pathways and methods of synthesizing other organic compounds.

This second part organizes the variety of organic reactions into logical patterns and applies these to synthetic pathways and methods of synthesizing other organic compounds.

Elementary principles of quantum and statistical mechanics as applied to chemical systems. Applications of group theory to molecular symmetry and molecular spectroscopy.

Provides an extensive background of the biophysical basis of state-of-the-art instrumentation at an advanced level. Topics include learning the theory behind instrumentation and data collection, and subsequent analysis of biomolecules using optical absorption, nuclear magnetic resonance, fluorescence spectroscopy, imaging and microscopy, and mass spectrometry.

Presentation of the theoretical and descriptive aspects of the chemical elements given at an advanced level. Particular emphasis is placed on the theoretical basis for physical and chemical properties of the elements.

An advanced course in the use of modern instrumentation involving both spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques for the solution of chemical problems. The emphasis will be on the applications of each instrumental method.

Structure and functioning of organisms, tissues, and cells from a chemical point of view. The physical-chemical basis for modern understanding of the structure of nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids, and the general metabolism of biological compounds.

The purpose of this course is to present a survey of selected topics in signal transduction research that illustrate important principles and concepts in the field. We will emphasize various experimental approaches used to study the subjects, such as membranes, receptors, and signal transduction pathways. We will also talk about areas that are currently under investigation and with many unanswered questions.

Study of principles and application of pharmacology especially as they pertain to highly addictive, psychoactive compounds. This course is designed to provide the link between chemistry and the pharmacological properties of several classes of drugs. In addition to understanding the action of drugs in the body, students are expected to gain an understanding of the current literature on novel treatments for drug addiction and re-purposing psychoactive drugs for new therapies.

An introduction to the field of drug discovery and a comprehensive overview of the process. Students will learn about how drugs are discovered and properties that a viable drug candidate should possess.

Study of natural and anthropogenic sources of chemicals on the aquatic, atmospheric, and soil chemistry in the environment.

Experimental Research supervised by a member of the chemistry department.

Experimental research supervised by a member of the chemistry department.

Developing research methods and skills for the interpretation of the chemical literature for the preparation of scientific documents and presentations. Hands-on computer training using current online literature resources and recent discipline-specific computer programs.

Develop a thesis proposal according to accepted style guidelines including a current literature review of the thesis topic and a description of the experimental design.

Laboratory investigation conducted under the supervision of a member of the chemistry department.

Completion of the written thesis and an oral defense of the research completed in the thesis.

This class will discuss various issues, activities, and research in chemical education, including history of curricula, student and teacher knowledge and beliefs, epistemological and cognitive bases of science learning, and related instructional approaches. This class will involve extensive reading, writing, discussion, and reflection on the current issues and trends in chemical education.

Examination of developments, issues, and/or creative work in the field of chemistry.

Independent research under faculty supervision.

Research techniques and experimental design schemes, critical reviewing of the current literature, oral technical reporting and reporting by written technical papers.

Survey of neurologically-based disorders of speech in adults and children. Differential diagnosis and treatment of the dysarthrias, apraxia of speech, and aphasia.

Etiology and nature of articulation/phonology disorders and theoretical considerations underlying successful assessment and clinical procedures.

Survey of cognitively-based communication disorders in adults including: right brain damage, traumatic brain injury and dementia. Emphasis on differential diagnosis with some discussion of treatment planning.

Theories of the causes of fluency disorders; methods of examination, diagnosis, therapy and research in fluency.

Instruction in developmentally appropriate practices for young children and individuals with a range of disabilities. Formal and naturalistic assessment methods will be introduced. Experience will be gained with child-centered, clinician-directed and hybrid methods of intervention. Family-centered and culturally sensitive practice will be emphasized as well as use of alternative and augmentative communication strategies.

Instruction in the assessment and treatment of language-learning disorders in school-age children and adolescents. Introduction of assessment methods to evaluate conversation, narration, and written language with emphasis on curriculum-based methods. Intervention techniques that integrate oral and written language, develop learning strategies, and involve collaboration among professionals will be discussed with emphasis on student-centered and culturally sensitive practices.

Supervised clinical practice at the Center for Communication Disorders with children and adults who have language, speech and hearing disorders. Training in clinical procedures involving evaluation and remediation of communication disorders. Individual and group sessions are included. Each student is required to attend a staffing session each week.

Supervised clinical practice at the Center for Communication Disorders with children and adults who have language, speech and hearing disorders. Training in clinical procedures involving evaluation and remediation of communication disorders. Individual and group sessions are included. Each student is required to attend a staffing session each week.

An advanced practicum. Students are assigned to approved school settings. Students are expected to complete in hours the equivalent of full-time employment at the setting for one semester.

Clinical practicum and weekly lectures/meetings focusing on advanced skill development necessary for planning and executing therapeutic services, including diagnostic assessment of speech, language, and related communication disorders, interpreting and reporting clinical findings, and developing and implementing appropriate recommendations for intervention.

Supervised clinical practice in audiology at the Center for Communication Disorders with children and adults who have all degrees of hearing sensitivity. Training in clinical procedures, including case history taking and the evaluation and rehabilitation of hearing disorders. Individual and group sessions may be included. Each student is required to attend a staffing session each week.

An advanced practicum. Students are assigned to approved practicum settings including hospitals, rehabilitation settings, private practice, early intervention programs, or specialized educational programs. A minimum of 25 hours per week is required at the assigned site.

Theory, diagnosis and treatment underlying the articulation, resonance, and phonatory problems associated with voice and velopharyngeal disorders. Consideration is given to current research in etiology, technology, and multicultural issues affecting appropriate intervention.

This course is designed to prepare the student with basic theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to perform a voice, swallow and velopharyngeal assessment utilizing nasendoscopy and rigid oral endoscopy. Laboratory practice included. Special Information: Graduate student status. Students are expected to participate in laboratory exercises including passing and having a nasendoscope passed on themselves. This course will meet 12.5 hours in a lab setting.

Development of a thesis proposal.

Implementation of research design from approved thesis proposal and written presentation of the findings.

Directed study and research project under guidance of a faculty member. Regularly scheduled meetings, and examination upon the completion of the project.

Principles of assessment and intervention for persons requiring augmentative and alternative communication strategies. Topics will include low and high technology aids and adaptations, symbol systems, vocabulary selection, interdisciplinary team work, and procuring funding.

Synthesis of research, theory, and practice in communication disorders. Course taken as pass/fail only.

The role of the speech-language pathologist working in a variety of medical settings will be discussed in the context of managing medically complex patients. Topics may include documentation, interprofessional collaboration, low-incidence/high-risk patient management, and medical ethics.

Characteristics, communication skills and special needs of K-12 students with exceptionalities; historical and legislative foundations for special education; assessment, planning and delivery of individualized special education instructions; collaborative role of special educators in working with other professionals and families.

Addresses best practices for conducting appropriate and least-biased assessment as well as culturally sustaining intervention with bilingual populations. Topics covered include evaluation and treatment of speech and language skills distributed across two languages.

Reviews the anatomical bases of normal and disordered swallowing in children and adults. Students develop an understanding of dysphagia, fundamentals of assessment (clinical, fluoroscopic and endoscopic methods) and the current approaches to treatment of the patient with dysphagia.

Study of the social, cognitive, neurological, and communicative aspects of Autistic Spectrum Disorders. A range of assessment techniques and instruments for individuals at various levels of functioning will be stressed.

Literacy issues pertinent to the SLP working with clients across the lifespan, preschool through adulthood. Presentation of theoretical models, research, and best practice concerning relationships between oral language development/disorders and literacy development/disabilities.

Thoroughly acquaints the student with those counseling and guidance procedures necessary for the most efficient rehabilitation of the patient with a speech and/or hearing disorder. Interview techniques, parent-child relationships, and client and family adjustment problems will be discussed. Course taken as pass/fail only.

An introduction to research methods and research design related to resilience thinking in the coastal zone. Topics addressed include: the formulation of research questions; the development of research projects; the development of a project relevant literature review; qualitative and field-based research approaches, data and data measurement, data reliability and validity.

Examination of the coastal environment in terms of the interacting physical and biological systems that give individual coastal environments their distinctive characteristics and that provide the matrix for sustainability and resilience issues.

Exploration of the social and cultural dimensions of coastal systems. Topics addressed include: coastal heritage, tourism, recreation, food, transport and energy systems, resources, economic development, environmental perception, and socio-ecological systems and resilience.

First class in a two class series in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Introduces GIS theory, software, and data management. Focus on geospatial data collection, processing and management.

Second class in a two class series in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Introduces spatial analysis, spatial statistics, and advanced data display techniques. Focus on spatial data processing/analysis and data display.

Research methods and research design related to resilience thinking in the coastal zone. Topics addressed include: scientific knowledge production and communication, data representation, analysis and interpretation, research ethics, research proposal development, and research dissemination strategies.

A field course focused on assessing coastal resilience through an examination of: sustainability issues, energy and resource use, waste management, human impacts and natural hazard mitigation/adaption to extreme coastal events and sea level change, and development impacts on coastal habitat.

An examination of current research and issues related to sustainability, resilience, and development in the coastal zone. Course will be delivered via video feed as appropriate. Course may be repeated one time for credit.

Computing Fundamentals including: Digital Information, Computer Hardware, the Internet, Computing Problems and Solutions, Social Impacts, Ethical Practices, Computing Problem Analysis, Design and Solution Synthesis, Use of Algorithms, Computer Programming as Problem Solving. Laboratory exercises required.

A problem‐driven introduction to programming concepts necessary for working with data. Topics include control structures, collections, pattern matching in text, data manipulation and transformation, relational data modeling, and fundamentals of database querying using SQL.

Introduction to essential concepts and techniques in the data science lifecycle. Problem-centered topic coverage that includes supervised and unsupervised learning, data visualization, model evaluation and optimization, and model deployment.

A concept course in computer systems and networking. Topics include number systems, Boolean algebra, logic gates, registers, memory, architecture, network topologies, OSI and internet models and protocols, LAN, routers, switches, IPV4, IPV6, and network security.

Covers important algorithms used in data processing including mathematical, geometric, and graph algorithms.

Covers advanced topics of software engineering. Topics include the techniques, tools, quality metrics and challenges of the various phases of the software life-cycle. A team oriented term project is included.

A study of theory, techniques and methodologies for developing and maintaining relational databases. A detailed analysis of performance issues of access methods in very large databases. Computer projects are required.

An in-depth study of methodology and practice utilized in today's advanced web sites. A comprehensive analysis of current trends in software and programming techniques developed especially for Internet applications. Concentration on programming languages that include tools for high level of web site interaction. Managing the full software cycle from web site visual design to server-client programming.

Covers advanced topics of database management systems design and applications. Topics include query evaluation and optimization, transaction management and concurrency control, database tuning, security and authorization, parallel and distributed databases, object-database, data warehousing and decision support, data mining, information retrieval and XML data, and internet applications. Programming work required.

An introduction to current practices and tools for the development of mobile applications. Topics include mobile user interface design, multithreading, messaging and communication, multimedia processing, data services, location awareness, and mobile security. Students are be expected to propose and develop a mobile application.

An examination of security and threat models, risk analysis, authentication and authorization, auditing, operating systems security, access control mechanisms, protection mechanisms, distributed systems/network security, security architecture, electronic commerce security mechanisms and security evaluation.

Provides students with the fundamental security, technologies and protocols of network security that are widely used in the real world. Topics include: Internet Protocol Security (IPSec), Transport Layer Security (TLS) , X.509 Certificates, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), SSH, Email security, DNS security, Firewalls, Kerberos, WEP, WPA, and IEEE802.11i Wireless LAN security.

Covers the key concepts, strategies, methods and tools that can be employed to measure and improve the quality of software. Topics include: Software Quality Attributes, Quality Measurement and Metrics, Software Quality Standards and Continuous Software Process Improvement.

A study of techniques and methodologies for developing single and multithreaded distributed application across computer networks. Topics include network programming, synchronization, protocols, distributed objects, and architectures. Team projects are required.

Study of computer networks and data communications technologies. Topics include Local and Wide Area Networks, wireless LAN technology, digital transmission, OSI model, Internet architecture and TCP/IP, transmissions system, modem technology, data encryption, network security and multimedia information.

Principles of network & system penetration, using the same methods as hackers, are explored with the purpose of finding and fixing security vulnerabilities and ensuring the security of information assets. Legal and ethical issues associated with penetration testing are emphasized. The lab-intensive exercises are used to gain practical experiences in areas such as scanning and enumeration, access and exploitation, escalating privileges, malware, buffer overflows, and other relevant topics.

A study of techniques and methodology for analysis of large data sets to find unsuspected relationships and summarize the data in novel ways that are both understandable and useful to the data owner.

Principles of securing, monitoring and protecting heterogeneous complex distributed computer systems against cyber-attacks.The emphasis is placed on security related activities before, during and after a system security breach. Topics include system monitoring, intrusion detection and evidence collection, incident response, system recovery, and incident prevention.

A study of methods and algorithms that mimic biological systems. A comprehensive foundation of life concepts such as evolution and survival of the fittest, and their computational equivalents. Computational application of evolutionary concepts in science, engineering, mathematics and other areas.

Development of the capstone experience proposal including: introduction, review of literature, statement of the problem, solution methodology, implementation and results. Prerequisite: departmental permission.

Completion of thesis including: products, results, discussion, summary, conclusions and recommendations for future study.

Development of the Special Project including: introduction, review of literature, problem statement, solution methodology, implementation and results.

Examination of developments, issues, and/or creative work in the field of computer science.

Independent Study

An overview of counseling services within the Response to Intervention framework with attention to advancing application of skills. Focus is on using a developmental approach to prevention and intervention.

Administering and interpreting integrated and individual psycho-educational evaluations with school-aged children. Emphasis will be on high-incidence handicapping conditions and strategies that link specifically to interventions.

Advanced administration, scoring, and interpretation of individual psychoeducational instruments, with low-incidence handicapping conditions. Interpretation, advanced report-writing, empirically-based interventions & consultation based on results of assessments.

A one year full-time supervised school psychology experience in a school, agency, or institution providing psychological services for children or adults. Emphasizes the practical application of psychological knowledge, counseling skills, and theories. Course may be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 6 credits. Course taken as pass/fail only.

A 100-hour practicum experience in a school setting. The student advances skills into practice by assuming some roles of a School Counselor (direct and indirect counseling services) under the supervision of site and faculty supervisors. Course taken as pass/fail only.

A study of human behavior and the formal behavioral assessment process. It emphasizes functional behavioral assessments, observational methods, behavioral intervention strategies, and evaluation of behavior plans and programs in schools, classrooms and counseling settings.

A study of methods, materials, and best practices to motivate, prepare, and counsel P-12 students for post-secondary planning.

Provides students with theories and skills necessary to engage in collaboration and consultation with all school personnel, families, and community agencies.

Internship will consist of a 700-hour supervised counseling experience in a school setting over a 10-month period. Students must register for 4 credits each semester. Seminar includes group supervision with a faculty supervisor. Course taken as pass/fail only. Course must be repeated once up to a maximum of 8 credits.

Introduction to school consultation from a school psychology perspective; basics of instructional, behavioral and mental health consultation; overcoming resistance to consultation; ethical practices; measuring and reporting the impact of consultation services.

Advanced school psychological interventions and skills for complex cases and working with other behavior professionals; development and coordination of Tier III behavioral services; de-escalation techniques; dealing with behavioral crises and ensuring safety.

Designed to familiarize advanced graduate students with the application of commonly used qualitative and quantitative research methods in educational and clinical settings, including experimental, comparative, quasi-experimental, correlational, between-and within-subject, single subject and qualitative designs. The focus is on providing a more in-depth discussion and skill presentation of the understanding of methodology and program evaluation, advanced statistics and data analysis with use of SPSS and presentation of findings.

Advanced course in school consultation from a school psychology perspective including systems-level consultation, consultee-centered case consultation and conjoint behavioral consultation as well as supervision and evaluation of school psychologists.

Skills working within multitiered systems of supports in schools for emotional and behavioral issues; selecting, conducting, and evaluating Tier 2 psychoeducational interventions at the individual/small group level, family and cultural considerations, mental health crisis interventions.

Further skill development in Tier 2 and 3 psychoeducational interventions including individual and psychoeducational interventions; crisis intervention; lethality & risk assessments; including families in therapeutic interventions. Advanced look at cultural considerations.

Introduction to business resiliency. Examine interconnections between subsystems. Explore various risk management frameworks to identify weaknesses and to formulate strategies to enhance resilience. In parallel, conduct formative research to prepare for doctoral-level research.

Explore supply chain partner management in service and manufacturing industries. Utilize real-world business scenarios to enhance understanding. Drawing from insights offered by global researchers, improve and optimize supply chain processes. Foster supply chain resilience through information technology (IT) and empirical research methodologies. Optimize supply chains using mathematical modeling. Moreover, introduce closed-loop supply chain processes and the triangulation method to enhance business credibility and research findings.

Introduce risks across numerous aspects in international business, affecting factors such as organizational structure, production, marketing, supply chains, intellectual property, public relations, cross-cultural communication, and valuation. Within the context of multinational enterprise theory, these risks are viewed as market imperfections, motivating firms to internalize their transactions. Explore foreign direct investment and market modes to promote business resilience. Subsequently, evaluate strategic international approaches and their societal impact.

Prepare doctoral students for social science research with various methods. Cover formulation of research questions, research design, and data collection and analysis. Discuss both quantitative and qualitative methods as essential in research. Furthermore, address philosophical and ethical considerations. As part of this holistic preparation, introduce writing research proposals and concepts in academic research and Institutional Review Boards (IRBs).

Explore financial accounting research, focusing on financial reporting, management decision-making, and their impact on capital markets. In addition, delve into the process of crafting a research paper, including formulating research questions, planning the study, and understanding its significance in the field. Foster dialogue and active participation to enhance understanding of financial accounting research and cultivate interest in the subject.

To examine the role of information systems in supporting organizational resilience. It starts with an introduction on how information technology enables information systems to support decision making at all managerial levels and studies the impact of information technology on business organization. In addition, phenomena are related to the introduction, adoption, use and exploitation of resilient business information system in organization discussed.

Focus on the application of econometric models as a research methodology. Cover various models such as linear regression models, limited dependent variable models, and instrumental variables estimation. Provide hands-on experience collecting and analyzing economic and business data with econometric software.

Navigate the impact of business intelligence and technology on financial landscapes. Within this context, understand how they aid in predicting enterprise risk for proactive resilience. Explore modern business intelligence techniques and financial technologies: Text Analytics, Data Mining, AI, Crowdfunding, Robo-advisors, Blockchains, and Cryptocurrencies. Further, discuss the limitations, challenges, and regulatory aspects of future financial technology development.

Examines organizational dynamics and resilience planning in the modern era. Topics include agile structures, organizational learning, societal factors, resilience of organizational subsystems, and next-generation resilience planning models. Course includes applied research via team and individual projects focused on real world business challenges.

Introduction to methodological challenges in marketing research with the aim of enhancing business resilience. This course draws from practical examples grounded in the behavioral sciences, with a specific focus on consumer behavior and managerial responses. Topics include idea generation, data collection methods, validity issues, control measures, experimental designs, and data analysis.

Develop a research map for the student's research. With the map in hand, identify the facilities and capabilities required for executing the research plan. Additionally, identify the necessary notifications, authorizations, and schedule for the research. Course taken as pass/fail only.

Focus on organizing and preparing students for the creation and defense of their Research Proposal. Develop a comprehensive proposal, which includes an explanation of the research's contribution to existing knowledge. Subsequently, conduct a thorough literature review, outline research methodologies, and conclude by submitting the proposal and undergoing a defense. Successful completion of this process leads to attaining doctoral candidacy. Course taken as pass/fail only.

Building upon the foundation established in DBA 920, execute previously approved research plans. In this endeavor, collaborate closely with their Doctoral Advisor and relevant faculty members, ensuring alignment with the student's research interests and faculty expertise. The primary goal is to make substantial progress toward research objectives, ultimately paving the way for a successful defense of the research project. Course taken as pass/fail only.

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of human-centered design thinking through a hands-on exploration of the creative problem-solving process as it relates to visual, user-focused solutions. Projects focus on identifying, defining and understanding human-centered design problems, generating and developing ideas, and creating frameworks for visual solutions.

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, with an emphasis on strategy, research, personas, information architecture, usability testing, analytics, prototyping, and interactive design for effective and meaningful human-computer interaction to ensure that users are satisfied and that businesses meet their objectives. Projects focus on the structural, informational, and psychological aspects of human-centered design, as well as wireframe, asset design, and user testing.

This course introduces fundamental principles, practices, and processes of visual design within the context of creating sound user experiences. Students will learn the anatomy of successful visual design --examining key elements including unity, space, balance, color, typography, and imagery. Students will learn the various design cycles of interface design, visual design, branding, low- and high-fidelity prototype, human interface guidelines, interaction models, the components of UI design for cross-platform and multi-device delivery.

This course introduces fundamental principles, practices, and processes of visual design within the context of creating sound user experiences. Students will learn the anatomy of successful visual design --examining key elements including unity, space, balance, color, typography, and imagery. Students will learn the various design cycles of interface design, visual design, branding, low- and high-fidelity prototype, human interface guidelines, interaction models, the components of UI design for cross-platform and multi-device delivery.

This course introduces students to user research methods and best practices, focusing on their role in UX/UI design and product development. Students will explore the logistics, theory, and application of user research methods, learning how to select and conduct appropriate research and effectively communicate their findings to influence design decisions.

This course introduces students to advanced research, user experiences and usability issues in emerging technologies; examines the theory and practice of evaluating and optimizing user-friendliness for interactive products and prototypes. The students will examine the features and limitations of specific apps, devices, experiences, testing environments, measurements, and procedures and they will redesign new and improved versions of them.

The Master’s Thesis in UX/UI serves as the culmination of the graduate program, allowing students to apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout the coursework to an independent research or design project. This thesis will focus on the intersection of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, demonstrating a mastery of usability testing, design principles, prototyping, and user research methodologies. Students will either conduct original research or create a significant design project supported by user testing and usability analysis. Close collaboration with a thesis advisor and committee is required. Course taken as pass/fail only.

The Design Practicum provides students with the opportunity to gain real-world experience in UX/UI design through internships or professional work placements. Under the supervision of both a faculty advisor and an industry mentor, students apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to practical design challenges, including user research, prototyping, usability testing, and interface design. This course allows students to develop their professional portfolio, network with industry professionals, and gain insight into the day-to-day practices of UX/UI design in a real-world setting. Course may be repeated once up to a maximum of 6 credits. Course taken as pass/fail only.

Provides essential mathematical background for DSC 501 and DSC 502. Topics from calculus, statistics, probability, and linear algebra that are necessary for the understanding and implementation of machine learning and other data science related concepts are covered. Students receive a brief introduction to the Python programming language as a tool for basic data exploration and computation (with a more extensive treatment to follow in DSC 501 and DSC 502).

A problem-driven introduction to programming concepts necessary for working with data. Topics include control structures, collections, pattern matching in text, data manipulation and transformation, relational data modeling, and fundamentals of database querying using SQL.

Introduction to essential concepts and techniques in the data science lifecycle. Problem-centered topic coverage that includes supervised and unsupervised learning, data visualization, model evaluation and optimization, and model deployment.

Introduction to the concepts and practices of turning data into visualizations. Topics include principles of visual design, data preparation, mapping data attributes to graphical representation, and data streams. Students will be expected to create their own static and interactive visualizations using various visualization libraries in Python.

This is the first course in a sequence of two that provides students with a conceptual and practical understanding of the application of statistics in various fields. Focus will be placed on two-sample inference, ANOVA, and regression models. Statistical methods covered include the two sample z-test and t-test, two proportion tests, chi-square goodness of fit and test for independence, correlation, ANOVA, multiple comparisons, estimation and testing of regression parameters and regression diagnostics. This course makes heavy use of the R/RStudio programming language to perform analyses and generate reproducible reports using RMarkdown. Students meeting the DSC 501 prerequisties may be required to complete a R/RStudio online module.

Explains statistical analysis in the context of business issues. Covers descriptive statistics, probability distributions, and statistical inference. Applies statistics to analyze business data. Course taken as pass/fail only.

Explains statistical and analytical methods for business. Applies these methods to various data sets using statistical software. Provides hands-on experience collecting and analyzing business data.

Covers how to build various forecasting models and evaluate their performance. Offers hands-on experience in forecasting analysis and visualization with business data.

Teaches the essential concepts of healthcare analytics, including the creation and structure of datasets, statistical analysis tools and methods, descriptive and predictive analysis, providing students the ability to understand, analyze and interpret businesses from healthcare data.

Examination of developments, issues, and/or creative work in the field of educational leadership.

Examination of developments, issues, and/or creative work in the field of educational leadership.

Independent Study

The American legal system as it applies to the governance and operation of public education. Major legal doctrines and principles that affect board of education operation, the liability of school districts, fiscal policies, the legal status of teachers and pupils, and the general regulatory codes that school administrators must meet.

Theories of public policy-making and decision-making regarding school finance; distribution of State aid; federal education policy, programs and funding; analysis of school budgets as planning documents, instruments of public understanding and mechanisms of management control; the relationship among planning, politics, and management in financing education. Scheduled spring semesters.

Survey course of the fundamental tenets of leadership theory with a major focus on the relationship between the leader and other elements of the school organization as presented from multiple perspectives.

Based on the premise that effective school leaders are “human relations specialists” as well as task specialists. Development of relationship-building skills; accurate and empathetic listening, effective confrontation, conflict management and decision-making/ problem solving skills.

Provides an opportunity for students to develop their ability to understand and improve schools as organizations, implement operational plans, manage resources, and apply decentralized management processes and procedures. Emphasis is placed on applying organizational theory to problems of practice through case studies, empirical data collection and simulations with a strong focus on managing school change.

An analysis of the goals, functions, and processes of supervision in contemporary education. Orientation of new teachers, evaluation and improvement of instruction, staff development, and interpersonal and group relationships.

Principles of learning derived from developmental, behaviorist, and cognitive field theories; brain functioning, hemisphericity, and teaching/learning styles. Implications of learning theory for classroom management, improvement of instruction, evaluation of learning and organization of schools.

Basic principles and practices of instructional leadership in the cycle of curriculum development and change. Application of knowledge to current and future issues on the local, state, and national scene.

The internship is an individual experience in an educational setting under the supervision of an experienced administrator or mentor and a supervising faculty adviser. Experiences develop the student’s competence in creating change in accordance with the human, conceptual and technical skills learned in prior courses. Students receive a final grade at the end of the semester based on the course syllabus and satisfactory completion of requirements.

The internship is an individual experience in an educational setting under the supervision of an experienced administrator or supervisor and a faculty adviser. Experiences develop the student’s competence in creating change in accordance with the human, conceptual and technical skills learned in prior courses.

Case study analyses, simulation, and field experiences serve as the basis for seminar discussions and examination of contemporary issues in education.

Explores advanced theories in organizational development and ways in which leadership influences organizational change. Participants will draw from organizational and leadership theory and their own experiences in managing and dealing with the dynamics of real organizational dilemmas.

Continues the exploration of advanced theories in organizational development and ways in which leadership influences organizational change. Participants will draw from organizational and leadership theory and their own experiences in managing and dealing with the dynamics of real organizational dilemmas.

Provides an opportunity for students to critically examine the context in which schools exist with a focus on the forces that engender school change. Emphasis is placed on understanding the nature of change in organizations and its relationship to leadership behavior.

The first quantitative methods course. Leader must be able to analyze, synthesize and interpret statistics in the context of emerging research findings, daily problem solving, and decision-making. Provides students with the fundamentals of descriptive and inferential statistics necessary to address quantitative information. It will also equip students with the necessary frameworks to describe and critique the components of various quantitative research studies. It will assist in preparing for data analysis related to the dissertation.

Students examine qualitative methodology used in social science research, focusing primarily on ethnography, case study, phenomenology, grounded theory, and action research. Students become familiar with theoretical and ethical aspects of qualitative methodology and will develop and employ qualitative methods such as individual interviews, observation, focus groups, and document review in their own research projects.

Involves an in-depth exploration into the identification and analysis of the social and ethical issues impacting the lives of people and on the work of educational leaders in dealing with these issues.

Provides the advanced student in Educational Leadership with tools to formulate and analyze education policy. Participants will gain knowledge of theory and practical information to construct effective educational policy.

Supports doctoral students in their third year to prepare the methods chapter of their dissertation proposal. Emphasis will be placed on selecting a research design and developing research methods appropriate for addressing students' individual research questions and hypotheses. In addition to the fundamentals of sampling and measurement, students explore and write an in-depth justification of the research design they intend to use in their dissertation proposal. Course taken as pass/fail only.

As an extension of EDL 704, students are offered a more advanced level of univariate and multivariate statistics.

This course is designed to facilitate the dissertation development process. The seminar is a forum for students to explore with their peers research problem development, theoretical foundations, methodology, and data analysis to launch their dissertation research. Format and procedures for progression in the dissertation process are also discussed. Course can be taken as pass/fail.

Continues facilitation of the dissertation proposal development process where student commences one-on-one with his/her Committee Chair to progress to defense. Fine tuning of the proposal is undertaken regarding development of the research problem, theoretical foundations, methodology, and data analysis to launch dissertation research. Format and procedures for progression in the dissertation process are discussed as well as formal preparation for the defense. Course taken for Pass-Fail grade only.

Technology Tools for Conducting Independent Research provide students with opportunities to develop technology skills that support independent research. Students acquire the knowledge and skills that facilitate the writing of literature reviews as well as to conduct online data collection and introductory analysis for both qualitative and quantitative studies. The information and technology skills presented in this course extend beyond the regular curricular offerings in the research strand of a doctoral program. Students are required to use and evaluate multiple versions of tools that support independent doctoral research. Special emphasis is placed on the hands-on application of skills in a doctoral context.

Enables students to conduct in-depth study on a specific, individual topic of interest. It also allows students to receive continuous advisement from faculty while preparing and defending the final dissertation. Course may be repeated one time for credit. Course taken for pass-fail only.

Continuing Enrollment for Doctoral Dissertation, no credit earned towards graduation requirements.

The content, organization, and techniques of instruction in elementary science, from nursery school through grade eight. Field experience required. Scheduled fall, spring and summers in even years.

The use and meaning of numbers in children’s lives. Trends and national standards in mathematics teaching are examined. Field experience required. Departmental permission required. Scheduled fall, spring, and summers in even years.

An introduction to the teaching profession. Course topics include introduction to curriculum theory, characteristics of effective teachers, instructional planning, etc. Students will complete 30-hour filed work experience in a public school.

A seminar taken in conjunction with student teaching that deals with issues and current practices in education. Topics will include Connecticut state regulations, classroom management, planning for and implementation of curriculum, and student experiences. Scheduled fall and spring semesters. Course taken for pass/fail only.

Recent research appraisal of current practices and the needs of today’s youth. Opportunity for individual projects. Scheduled wintersession and summer semesters.

Recent research, publications, films, programs and teaching. For teachers, principals, and supervisors of elementary mathematics. Opportunity for individual projects.

Continues the exploration of pedagogy and technology. Students learn how to use digital texts and tools to improve instruction and learning. Scheduled in spring and summer.

This course is an integrated approach to teaching STEM concepts. It emphasizes cooperative learning, manipulatives, hands-on lessons, and educational technology and focuses on Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and Next Generation Science Standards.

Strategies for differentiating instructional content, process and product to meet the needs of diverse student populations. Scheduled fall semester.

The meaning of creativity, principles of creative teaching in the areas of art, music, movement, creative dramatics, and language arts at the elementary level.

The theoretical framework for a developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive curriculum for children in nursery, kindergarten, and the early grades. Foundations for later learning. Workshops in music, art, literature, and multicultural education. Field experience required.

The selection, planning, guidance and assessment of learning experiences in the elementary school. Language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, media and technology considered in the light of cognitive psychology and learning theory. Field experience required.

This course will examine research, theories, and practices related to supporting children’s social/emotional development in early childhood settings, particularly examining culturally responsive approaches to positive guidance.

Developmental stages of children from ages six to twelve, the years of the elementary school, and their impact on the teaching/learning process. Scheduled fall, spring and summers in odd years. Field experience required.

Promotes high energy in teaching as the primary modality for successful learning in math and science. It focuses on teaching energy as a matrix within which content is framed. Also listed as SCE 543.

The proactive and reactive components of effective classroom management. Emphasis is on the link between normative student development, academic performance, and behavior. Topics include environmental design, organizational design, establishment of rules and procedures, management styles. Offered fall and spring semester.

Designing and utilizing strategies, curriculum, materials, and resources to infuse multicultural perspectives into the classroom. Practical training to reduce bias and prejudice. Scheduled wintersession semesters.

The curriculum of the modern school is examined. Principles and methods of evaluation, selection, and utilization of media are related to curriculum and personal needs of children and youth. Scheduled fall, spring, and summer semesters. (Formerly LSC 509).

Focus on guiding future teachers in understanding the challenges faced by the English learner population in Connecticut and in learning teaching principles and best classroom practices to support the academic success of English learners in regular education classrooms.

Research methods used in educational research and critical evaluation of published research.

Examines questions of power, justice, identity, knowledge, and philosophy in education. Explores the ways in which teachers and students use and experience philosophy in the pursuit of justice in education.

This course is designed to provide graduated coaching, feedback and supervision for graduate students who are teaching under a Teacher Residency permit. Course may be repeated for credit one time and taken as Pass/Fail only.

This course is designed to provide graduated coaching, feedback and supervisions for graduate students who are teaching under a Teacher Residency permit. May be repeated one time for credit. Pass/Fail

A practical in-depth view of specific elementary level curriculum models including on-sight involvement. Issues to be analyzed include the learning environment, diagnostic tools, the role of the teacher, and curriculum objectives.

This course examines the importance of assessments, both formative and summative, and how to understand the data derived from them, as well as how to analyze and conduct educational research.

Students plan, develop, and implement a research-based project with the aid of the instructor. Required of all students in the MS in Curriculum & Instruction program.

This represents the culminating experience in the MAT program. Students will complete a 16-week supervised student teaching experience in a cooperating classroom. Course taken as pass/fail only.

This represents the culminating experience in the MAT program. Students will complete a 10-week supervised student teaching experience in a cooperating classroom in grades one, two, or three. Course taken for pass/fail only.

This represents the culminating experience in the MAT program. Students will complete a 6-week supervised student teaching experience in a cooperating classroom in pre-k or kindergarten. Course taken for pass/fail only.

This first 8-week placement provides an opportunity to student teach alongside a cooperating teacher. Course taken for pass/fail only.

This second 8-week placement provides an opportunity to student teach alongside a cooperating teacher. Course taken for pass/fail only.

Examination of developments, issues, and/or creative work in the field of education.

Demonstrations, lectures, workshops, learning centers, subject matter experts, and assigned observations to enliven and enlarge the scope of the school curriculum.

Psychological attitudes and assumptions and how they affect a teacher’s classroom performance. Course relates each student’s personal perspective to sound psychological practices and to the needs of the specific professional environment.

Models of teaching in current use, the patterns on which they are based, and the alternative strategies possible for improvement of teacher competencies.

An opportunity for the teacher to engage in research for professional growth and self-improvement (by arrangement).

Sharing of knowledge, a means of improving professional understanding concerning education. The student will contribute information on the procedures and/or findings of a field study.

DSAP Supervision and Appraisal. Course may be repeated one time for credit and is taken for pass/fail only.

The craft and art of creating plot, character, scene, conflict, and style. Always scheduled.

Further practice in the craft and art of creating plot, character, scene, conflict, and style. Always scheduled.

Further practice in the craft and art of creating plot, character, scene, conflict, and style. Always scheduled.

Further practice in the craft and art of creating plot, character, scene, conflict, and style. Always scheduled.

Further practice in the craft and art of creating plot, character, scene, conflict, and style. Always scheduled.

The structure and idiom of American English, levels of usage, phonetics, old and new concepts of language, and other related developments. Scheduled fall semester.

The craft and art of writing poetry. Always scheduled.

Further practice in the craft and art of writing poetry. Always scheduled.

Further practice in the craft and art of writing poetry. Always scheduled.

Further practice in the craft and art of writing poetry. Always scheduled.

Further practice in the craft and art of writing poetry. Always scheduled.

Further practice in the craft and art of writing poetry. Always scheduled.

Critical theory of the 20th century in the context of current theoretical developments. Critical perspectives and schools may include: Structuralism, formalism, Marxism, New Historicism, feminism, African American theoretical thought, post-colonial theory, Deconstruction, and psychoanalysis as well as other theoretical positions. Students have an opportunity to apply specific theoretical practices to literary texts.

Intensive study of contemporary poetic theory with an emphasis on its development in twentieth-century American poetry. Scheduled irregularly.

The forces that have helped shape the character of the English language. Scheduled every spring semester.

Specialized literary research techniques that serve as a foundation for English courses and capstone experience. Required course for M.A., M.S. and M.S. with certification. Scheduled every semester.

A study of the works of Wright, Ellison, and Baldwin. Conducts an inquiry into the nature of race relations in contemporary American society. Scheduled spring semesters.

A study of recent African American novelists such as Morrison, Naylor, Johnson, and Wideman, with particular emphasis on emerging writers.

A study of the works of the major poets and novelists of the period covering 1910-1930, including Toomer, Johnson, Thurman, McKay, Fauset, Larsen, and Hughes.

Representative plays by William Shakespeare: histories, comedies, and tragedies. Assumes previous undergraduate study of Shakespeare. Scheduled every third semester.

Such poets as Robinson, Frost, Stevens, Williams, Lowell, and Plath among others.

A study of the history, theory, and techniques of the short story, from Poe and Chekhov to Lessing, Borges and Barthelme.

A critical examination of young adult literature that covers its generic characteristics; common archetypes and themes; rhetorical elements of author, audience, and message; and the popular, academic, and critical reception of young adult books.

An in-depth critical study of Chaucer’s major works, Chaucer’s language, and his relation to continental literary tradition. Scheduled every third semester.

Examination of the development of Arthurian legend during the medieval period, including mythological dimensions, historical contexts, literary forms, such as romance, and recurrent motifs, such as the quest for the Grail.

A study of the literary, philosophical, religious, and poetic depth of Milton’s work, with particular emphasis on Paradise Lost, Samson Agonistes, and Paradise Regained. Scheduled every third semester.

Intensive study of a major writer or selected topic, with choice changing each semester. Students may take multiple offerings of ENG 586 courses if the topics differ. Typical topics include: Melville, American Women Dramatists, Biblical Traditions in American Literature. Course may be repeated for credit 1 time.

Intensive study of a major writer or selected topic, with choice changing each semester. Students may take multiple offerings of ENG 587 courses if the topics differ. Typical topics include: Virginia Woolf and Bloomsbury, James Joyce.

Intensive study of a major writer or selected topic, with choice changing each semester. Students may take multiple offerings of ENG 588 courses if the topics differ. Typical topics include: African Novelists, Contemporary Drama, Epic in England, Detective Fiction, Feminist Utopias, Modern Drama—Ibsen to O'Neill, Norse and Celtic Mythology, Psychoanalysis and Feminism, and Women's Autobiography. Course may be repeated for credit 1 time.

Research and writing of the thesis in the area of concentration, under the direction of an English department faculty member. For specific details, consult the chairperson or graduate coordinator of the department. Course may be repeated for credit.

English teacher candidates learn theories, pedagogies, and practices associated with teaching English at the secondary level. Course activities include initial practice with unit design and lesson planning, literacy theory, and field observations. Field work required.

English teacher candidates learn theories, pedagogies, and practices associated with teaching writing at the secondary level. Course activities include writing history project, instructional unit, and implementation of lessons at a secondary school. Field work required.

Teaching internship in an English Department introductory-level writing course under the supervision of a faculty mentor; for graduate students with particular interests and strengths in teaching writing. Required for first-semester Graduate Teaching Assistants who will enroll concurrently in ENG 519. May be repeated one time for credit ; permission of graduate coordinator is required.

Study of an area of English studies under the direction of a faculty member of the department and with the consent of the chairperson of the department. Students should remember that they may study such important but difficult to schedule fields as literature of the Anglo-Saxons and Beowulf under independent study.

Factors operating in the ecosystem, types of ecosystems, problems and possible solutions related to the ecosystems. Field observations. For non-biology majors with a working knowledge of ecology.

Explores the nature and causes of the contemporary environmental crises and themes that contribute to the understanding of sustainable economic geographies and the roots and compass of an environmental economic geography.

Explores environmental challenges from a range of literatures with a focus on techniques of analyzing and evaluating information. Also focuses on identifying research problems in environmental studies and how to address them.

Legal and political influences of environmental legislation, the development of relevant legal doctrines, the role in the political process of selected governmental agencies charged with enforcing legislation, and the role of informal citizen groups.

A combination of classroom-based and field-based activities exploring the influencing factors and relationships underlying physical environmental systems. Emphasis on practical applications to enhance sustainability of socio-environmental systems.

Examination of the environmental history and use of Long Island Sound with emphasis on natural habitats, economic uses and human impacts.

Examination of the scientific, social, economic, and political aspects of energy generation, energy consumption, climate change, and sustainability. Explores approaches towards sustainable transformations in energy generation to address the climate crisis.

A practical field study course that develops applicable techniques in environmental studies including cartographic representation of physical and cultural dimensions of natural and built landscapes in selected regions.

Thesis proposal development and defense. This course is designed for the preparation of the thesis proposal. Students work with a thesis advisor for the development of the written proposal. Students present and defend their thesis proposal.

Following the development of a research proposal, students conduct a research project on a specific topic in environmental studies. Students are guided through the research process under the supervision of a thesis committee.

An individual special project conducted by the student under the supervision of a faculty member. Topics relate to an aspect of research in environmental studies, and can relate to a lab-based, field-based, pure-research, or action-research project.

Working with an advisor, students pursue a tailored project related to an aspect of environmental studies. The project allows for the identification and investigation of a problem, preparation and presentation of a scholarly document or summarizing the study or research.

Refresher for students who need to revise the quantitative techniques, and as a primer for students who need to learn the same before proceeding with the required advanced coursework in the MS in Financial Risk Management Program. Topics covered include but not limited to; Time Value of Money, Bond Valuation, Stock Valuation, standard securities risk measures, Portfolio Theory, Value at Risk, Expected Shortfall etc. Course taken as pass/fail only

Students are presented with a comprehensive coverage of portfolio theory and practical approaches for managing portfolios of financial assets. Topics covered include strategic asset allocation, fixed income valuation and management techniques, equity valuation and analysis, stock futures, options and commodities, portfolio analysis and optimization, asset pricing models, and new developments in the asset management profession. The aim is to establish a thorough understanding of portfolio theory and management techniques, which is intended to serve as a solid foundation for the required advanced courses in the MS in Financial Risk Management Program. Students will gain hands on experience with Excel modeling and Bloomberg Terminal for data collection, research and analysis of market and corporate information.

Fixed income markets are central to the modern economy and are arguably among the most influential components of the financial system. This course delves into the theoretical and applied aspects of fixed income securities, risks emanating from investments in such securities as well as management of such risk. Course is applied in nature and the aim to make students competent on the usage of fixed income risk management techniques.

Provides the theoretical foundations and a comprehensive understanding of the complex mechanisms that are collectively used in the pricing and use of derivative assets like options, futures and other derivative instruments. The course is applied in nature and the emphasis will be more on how such assets are used to hedge and speculate. Topics covered include but not limited to; arbitrage pricing, trading strategies and portfolio insurance, real options.

Provides a comprehensive exploration of the baking sector and it's regulatory framework. Students will gain a deep understanding or structure, function, and operations of banks, as well as the various regulatory mechanisms designs to ensure stability, transparency, fairness in the financial system.

Introduces the fundamental concepts and techniques of market risk management, focusing on the identification, measurement, and mitigation of risks arising from market fluctuations. Provides a comprehensive understanding of market risk, including its impact on financial instruments and portfolios, and of the practical tools for managing and controlling such risks.

Delves into the complexities of credit risk and its management within financial institutions. This course builds upon foundational concepts and provides an in-depth analysis of credit risk, including its measurement, assessment and mitigation. Explores various methodologies for evaluating credit risk, the regulatory requirements, and the application of practical tools to manage and control credit exposure.

Introduces the fundamental concepts and techniques of enterprise risk management, as well as management of liquidity, sustainability model risks including risk of emerging AI/ML models. The course will focus on the identification, measurement, and mitigation of the above-mentioned risks.

Builds a solid foundation and understanding of the techniques that are used to model financial volatilities, how such techniques are used to measure risk, compute Value at Risk (VaR), and how they are used for dynamic portfolio selection. The course also covers implied volatilities from options, variance swaps, market (in)efficiency and dynamic relationships between global financial markets and volatility.

Provides an overview of the financial technology that has gained prominence in recent times. Presents a microscopic review of the financial sectors like Banking and Asset Management, where applications of financial technology have gained prominence and is providing solutions. The course also demonstrates how the financial sector is innovating around financial technology usage and applications. Crypto currencies and Blockchain are also covered and the course ends with a discussion on the future of financial technology.

Provides an introduction to the risks associated with application technology developed at large financial institutions, as well as to internal controls those institutions, as well as to internal controls those institutions implement to remediate business and technology risks. To achieve this objective, the course uses examples of enterprise risk management, trading, operations, and financial reporting systems and introduces students to the following concepts: change management, information security, access, and business continuity controls , as well as corporate IT governance structure and fraud detection practices.

Students are required to submit a capstone project. For the capstone project, students are expected to compile the market, credit and liquidity risk assessments in prior classes, and submit a comprehensive risk assessment of the bank that they chose for their term projects. A review of Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) Code of Conduct is also presented.

Provides an in-depth coverage of selected finance topics and complex financial data using an analytical approach with Excel spreadsheets. Students will learn the techniques to present complex financial data and analytical reports in an efficient manner with smart improvisations.

Navigate the impact of business intelligence and technology on financial landscapes. Within this context, understand how they aid in predicting enterprise risk for proactive resilience. Explore modern business intelligence techniques and financial technologies: Text Analytics, Data Mining, AI, Crowdfunding, Robo-advisors, Blockchains, and Cryptocurrencies. Further, discuss the limitations, challenges, and regulatory aspects of future financial technology development.

A course designed to improve French linguistic proficiency. Study of syntax and grammar; study of idioms; enrichment of vocabulary by means of translation and of structured conversation.

Study of French culture and civilization, for a period of at least four weeks in France under the supervision of WLL department faculty.

The socio-political history of the world from the 1920's to the present, with a detailed analysis of selected problems.

Examines the main social and political developments that led to the revolution of 1917 and investigates the first decade of Bolshevik rule as a formative period in the creation of the Soviet system.

Centered on the “Black Atlantic,” the history, culture, and politics of the people and descendants of those who were dispersed from the continent of Africa through the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and settled in locations within North and South America, the Caribbean, and Europe. It also incorporates the histories of those from the continent of Africa who in the 20th and 21st centuries saw themselves as part of international Black anti-colonial movements and/or who migrated due to the thrusts of globalization.

Major issues in the last 100 years of Chinese history. Western impact and the Chinese response, the Republican revolutions, the intellectual ferment, the Guomindang years, and the rise of communism.

The background of colonial development and discontent leading to the Revolution, as well as an appraisal of political, social, economic, and military factors leading to independence. Contributions of the founding fathers and the difficulties in forming a genuine political union.

An examination of the major historiographical debates in American maritime history. Topics will include methods, Native Americans, social history of sailors, the U.S. Navy, fisheries, marine science, leisure and recreation, women, African Americans, and memorialization.

A problem approach to the critical issues confronting twentieth century Urban America.

Exploration of American traditions of radical thought and action from the colonial era to the start of the 21st century. Focus is on the personalities, historical issues, and ideologies of key American radicals and radical movements.

Introduction to major historiographical topics in late modern European history (1800– present). Focus is on historiographical and methodological debates.

The Muslim Middle East from the time of Muhammad to the rise of the Ottomans.

The Muslim Middle East from the Ottoman period through the contemporary era.

Explores prominent themes in the history of Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. The focus is on both teaching these themes and current historical research.

This seminar will explore themes in the history of the region comprising the eleven countries of contemporary Southeast Asia: Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, The Phillippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor, and Vietnam to 1850.

Students will develop a proposal for a special project capstone that includes research (primary & secondary sources) on the topic, an understanding of the field of research, clarity on the means of delivery (exhibition, webpage, high school curriculum, technical project, etc.), and the methodology to be followed.

Students will accomplish the special project capstone proposed in HIS 583.

Introduction to the major historiographical topics of Rome from the late Republic to the Imperial period (44 BCE–5th century CE). Focus is on methodological and historiographical debates.

The establishment of a strong monarchy after the breakdown of central authority during the closing middle ages and the eventual eclipse of this monarchy by the social and political groups that came to dominate Parliment. Economic, social, and religious changes during the period that saw England become a great trading colonial power with worldwide interests.

Current practices in teaching social sciences including an examination of teaching materials and resources. For MAT teacher-certification candidates only.

A supervised public history internship in museum work, historic preservation, historical societies, libraries, or other history-related fields in public or private institutions.

Examination of developments, issues, and/or creative work in the field of history.

An historical investigation of a particular topic under the direction of a faculty member of the department and with the consent of the chairperson and the graduate coordinator of the department. Students should remember that the topics of regularly scheduled graduate courses are not viable for independent study proposals.

A foundation of exercise physiology concepts including bioenergetics, exercise metabolism, cardiovascular, pulmonary, skeletal muscle, nervous system, endocrine, and immune systems are applied to physical activity (PA) and wellness, providing a framework from which a student applies health and physical activity promotion.

Basic knowledge of the biomechanical foundations of human movement; students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to complete a systematic analysis and evaluation of human motor performance; and the ability to determine and provide interventions that are likely to improve movement.

The study of joint structure, joint function, and the biomechanical principles underlying the kinetics and kinematics of human motion. Emphasis is placed on the interaction between biomechanical and physiological factors in musculoskeletal and neuromuscular function. In addition, the mechanical bases of musculoskeletal injury will be examined.

Recognition, study and understanding of the behavior of individuals involved in performance. Emotional arousal, aggression, motivation, personality and behavior modification will be addressed regarding groups and individuals of varying ages. Scheduled spring of even-numbered years.

Provides students with a thorough overview of how research is conducted in Exercise Science and related fields. Students will develop a thorough understanding of the (1) scientific method; (2) research development process; and (3) study designs and methodologies.

Provide students with significant knowledge in the current methods and approaches obesity prevention & treatment. Students will understand the development of obesity from a social ecological perspective. Content covered in this course will provide a strong foundation in obesity that can be applied to a variety of future professions.

Exercise effects on human physiological systems (bioenergetic, musculoskeletal, nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular).

Transdisciplinary teaching, collaboration and service delivery for school-based adapted health and physical education for students with disabilities. Information on disability, special education processes, and the promotion and advocacy for health and physical activity learning outcomes are addressed.

Planning, instructional, and assessment needs related to integrated and specially-designed physical education instruction for preK-12 students with disabilities. Program design, placement, and advocacy are examined with attention given to the legal and ethical considerations. Current events, leading philosophies, and best practices are addressed.

Overview of the assessment process and evaluation procedures for school-based health and physical education for students with and without disabilities. Factors such as reliability, validity, functionality, feasibility, and accountability are discussed. Frequently used assessment types, practices, and data collection procedures will be specifically addressed.

Study of principles of designing scientifically-based resistance training programs and adapting these programs to meet the needs of different populations (athlete, general and clinical populations).

Laboratory and field tests to assess physical fitness components. Test results are used to develop individualize exercise prescriptions to improve cardiovascular, muscular, body composition, and muscular health.

An examination of advanced cardiovascular physiology including EKG interpretation, design and implementation of cardiac rehabilitation programs, and exercise pharmacology.

An examination of the individual, socio-cultural, and environmental factors influencing physical activity. Theories of health behavior change, health counseling and intervention techniques are applied to physical activity.

Advanced investigation into the physiological, chemical, biochemical, microbiological, biological, and cellular function of exercise & sport performance and nutrient utilization.

Provide students with the knowledge and expertise to appropriately prescribe exercise for diverse clinical populations.

Development of the thesis proposal including: introduction, review of literature, statement of the problem, hypotheses, procedures, selection of subjects and statistical design. Course taken for pass/fail only. Scheduled spring semesters.

Completion of thesis including: analysis of data, results, discussion, summary, conclusions and recommendations for future study. Scheduled each semester.

Experiential learning course designed to examine and analyze the students’ pedagogical practices in school-based adapted health and physical education environments. Inclusive, integrated, and specially designed settings are observed. Current and future adapted trends are also explored.

Provides a strong foundation in exercise oncology for students seeking to work in the growing field of exercise oncology. Covers cancer biology, treatment and cancer specific exercise recommendations and considerations, and long-term exercise for the cancer survivor.

Provide the Physical Activity & Chronic Disease, Sport Psychology, and Human Performance graduate students with practical and/or clinical skills and experiences supervised in a variety of off-campus settings including, but not limited to: health and physical activity promotion, community health promotion, cardiac rehabilitation, clinical and community research institutions, University and commercial strength and conditioning centers, and sport psychology.

Provides students with a comprehensive curriculum review to help prepare students to sit for the ACSM certified clinical exercise physiologist exam. Additionally, the legal and professional responsibilities of clinical exercise physiologists are covered.

Provide the Clinical Exercise Physiology graduate student with practical and clinical skills and experiences supervised in a variety of off-campus settings including but not limited to cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, older adult fitness and training, metabolic, immunologic, and clinical research institutions.

Examination of developments, issues, and/or creative work in the field of health and movement sciences.

Identification and investigation of a problem relevant to the field of physical education and the preparation and presentation of a scholarly document summarizing the study or research. Scheduled each semester.

A study of the fundamental properties and dynamics of lakes through the interrelated aspects of physical, geological, chemical and biological processes. Studies of the evolution and eutrophication of lakes under natural and cultural conditions of modern environments.

Introduces students to the theory and scientific practice of organismal stewardship and conservation. Through the activities of this course students will be introduced to global professional organizations and scholarly resources associated with managing biodiversity, and how these resources support local priorities. Students will learn how practitioners use empirical evidence to establish stewardship priorities and how stewardship validates sustainable practices.

Provides students in the MS in Integrative Biological Diversity the opportunity to implement the management proposal developed in IBD 505 Stewardship Seminar. Students will contribute to the monitoring and conservation priority of an organism of interest.

All organisms have a unique history that can be explained by studying their complex interaction with the environment. While the focus of ecology was largely restricted to explain this interaction, little attention was paid to their shared evolutionary histories. Luckily, an integration between these two disciplines has begun recently. However, modern methods in ecology and evolution require basic knowledge and skills in command-line. Hence, this course aims to teach graduate students from our master’s program the basic theory and general computational and data skills to analyze data at different levels: population, species, and community. Specifically, this course will aim to introduce the students to work with basic Unix command-line, searching with regular expressions, analyze data with basic R packages and/or python scripts. This course will make emphasis on biological sequence (DNA), ecological and geographic data (localities with coordinates) analyses and its applications.

This advanced course examines the molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying cell adhesion, cell-to-cell communication and signaling pathways, apoptosis, patterns and body axis formation, limb morphogenesis, and sex determination in animals.

This advanced lecture course examines the molecular mechanisms underlying prokaryotic biology. Emphasis will be on pathogenic bacteria.

The course will introduce students to the aquatic and wetland plant flora (ferns, fern allies, flowering plants) of the Northeast. The lecture will focus on conceptual issues of the biology, ecology and evolution of aquatic plants. The laboratory will be devoted largely to field collection and identification of aquatic and wetland plants.

The course will focus on conceptual aspects of systematic biology. Emphasis will include phylogenetic reconstruction, species concepts, speciation, the dynamic nature of species, and evolutionary factors such as hybridization, gene flow, and species extinction. Students will apply conceptual issues to particular groups of interest.

Involves discussions of principles and current research on animal regulatory mechanisms and physiological adaptations for survival in changing environmental conditions. The effects of pollution and other chemical, physical, and biotic environmental stressors on animal functions are explored.

Topics in Animal Behavior is a graduate level course covering select topics in ethology, the biological study of behavior. The course will examine proximate, physiological mechanisms determining animal behavior. Ultimate, evolutionary causes of behavior and environmental impacts on behavior will also be discussed. Students will critically read, analyze, discuss and communicate scientific literature. Students will also engage in observational and experimental study to learn/apply fundamental techniques used to study animal behavior.

Principles of library information science including core values of the profession and intellectual freedom. An overview of the history, philosophy, purpose, function and structure of library/information agencies. Core course.

The description and organization of information resources; metadata, bibliographic records, databases, and catalogs. Access points, subject analysis, controlled vocabularies, authorities, and classification. Current developments in shared cataloging and universal bibliographic control. Core course.

Introduction to Information Science and Technology on a theoretical and practical level. Principles and applications of computers, information systems, and communication technologies in libraries and information centers. Core course.

Planning, programming, implementation and evaluation of library and information services for a variety of users. Core course.

General principles of management theory and practice applicable to various types of information agencies. Decision-making, planning and employment practices are emphasized.

Examination of the roles of reading professionals in school, classroom and public libraries. Includes overview of Pre K – 12 literature, analysis of approaches to reading instruction and examination of collaborative opportunities.

Technical services operations in information management acquisitions, serials, bibliographic records, databases, catalogs, and metadata. Current and future developments.

Selection and management of information resources, including collection analysis and evaluation, processes and practices of collection building and maintenance in all formats.

This 8 week course provides an introduction to the principles and practices of children's services in public libraries. Topics include early literacy, programming, collection development in varied formats, reading promotion, technology and digital tools, assessment and promoting inclusive community participation.

This 8 week course provides an introduction to the principles and practices of young adult services in public libraries. Topics include programming, collection development in varied formats, reading promotion, inquiry/research, technology and digital tools, lifelong learning, assessment and promoting inclusive community participation.

Libraries in post-secondary education and their function in support of learning communities. Includes institutional contexts, the structural organization of academic libraries, services, and the expectations that define successful professional practice.

An introduction of fundamental concepts, terminology, practice and application of multimedia production in various computerized and Internet based system designs for smart library services.

Examines the areas of strategic planning, policy writing, ethical information access, community outreach and advocacy. Investigation of political and social issues affecting libraries and information agencies on local, state and national levels. Fieldwork option.

Covers an introduction to both qualitative and quantitative research methods, as well as mixed methods approaches, providing students with the basic skills needed to engage in research within the field.

Overall administration of the school library media center including policy development, budgeting, personnel, organization, facilities, technology, and instruction.

Analysis and implementation of best practices in technology and media integration in content areas. Exploration of collaborative applications for classrooms at all grade levels. Information/media literacy as an essential component of standards based inquiry learning.

Examines the theoretical construct of the maker movement and implications for collections, programming, and space considerations in public, school and academic libraries. Hands-on examination of cutting machine crafts, 3D printing, virtual reality, coding, gaming, robotics, sewing and other maker activities. Analysis of stationary and circulating collections and other makerspace elements.

An overview of the advancements and applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in library services. Protection against fraud information, bibliographic search, and media digitization are the main areas of focus.

Fundamental concepts and knowledge of data administration and presentation, including data treatment and analytical skills, critically assess and interpret presentation, and deploy digital media for scholarly practice.

An overview of data curation as a lifecycle management strategy to manage, evaluate, collect, organize, preserve, share, and support the use and re-use of digital objects.

The fundamentals of materials preservation and conservation in libraries and archival institutions. Focuses on best practices for the creation, provision, and long-term preservation of digital entities.

Public Libraries Re-imagined Organization, administration and services of public libraries: policies budgeting, personnel, organization, facilities and technology. Emerging trends and the role of public libraries as centers for lifelong learning are examined.

An introduction of theory and practice of metadata, metadata management, metadata management software and tools with case studies and resources.

Students will examine strategies for teaching and learning in multimedia environments, organizing information and support for K-12 classrooms, and managing the responsibilities as teacher and instructional partner by integrating current research and actualizing best practices in the field.

Introduction to the principles of the systematic application of instructional design. Critique of current and alternative instructional design models.

Guided observation and supervised student teaching in a school library media center with a cooperating teacher who has received Teacher Education and Mentoring (T.E.A.M.) training and holds a Master’s degree in the subject matter. Must meet all College of Education student reaching requirements and departmental permission is required. Course taken for pass/fail only.

A Professional work experience in an academic, public, special or school library. By arrangement. Course taken as pass/fail only.

Integration of support and assessment for student teachers and DSAP placements. Focus on unit and lesson planning, classroom management, reflective practice, and managing the responsibilities of teacher and instructional partner by actualizing best practices in the field.

Quantitative and qualitative research methods in professional practice in academic and research-oriented environments. Research and its use in the information, management, policy, and decision-making process.

An introduction to work in archives and museums including basic theories and methodologies and to the application of archival and museum theory in the digital world.

Examination of developments, issues, and/or creative work in the field of Information and Library Science.

Examination of developments, issues, and/or creative work in the field of information and library science.

Introduces students to a variety of potential revenue sources for various types of libraries and related non-profit institutions. Topics will include grant writing, establishing and managing friend groups, crowdfunding, initiating capital campaigns, procuring gifts/donations, creating endowments, and promoting bequests.

Copyright law for students in Education, Information and Library Science, Journalism, English, Art, and those having interest in protecting their creative works and in legally using the copyrighted works of others.

A theoretical study of and practice in designing, constructing and evaluating digital libraries for today's digital media curation.

Synthesis of research, theory, and practice in library and information science. Requires three parts: a proposal, a final product, and a written report.

Research and writing of the thesis in the area of library and information science, under the direction of an ILS department faculty member.

The beginnings of Italian literature in the thirteenth century, including the Sicilian school and the Dolce Stil Nuovo.

Critical examination of the most representative films of Italian cinema. Investigates construction of cultural and national identity in a variety of periods and genres, and relates films examined to a theoretical discourse on the medium.

Examination of developments, issues, and/or creative work in the field of Italian.

Independent Study in Italian.

STEM-specific technology tools for the secondary teacher for lesson preparation and presentations. Techniques for integrating dynamic computer software and its applications in teaching. Designing technology-based activities for STEM instruction. Field work component.

This course gives a broad introduction to machine learning through basic programming and probability theory. Topics to be covered include classification, support vector machines, neural networks, clustering, feature selection, ensemble learning, and reinforcement learning. The courses will discuss applications of machine learning to various fields including computer science, data mining, and bioinformatics.

Covers the descriptive and inferential statistical methods frequently used for business and economics decision making. Upon completion, a student should be able to select an appropriate statistical method for solving a given problem, to model the problem and produce desirable solutions using the computer, and to interpret and communicate the results in a non-technical language.

Prepares students to understand the major global issues confronting international business. It also examines various patterns of international economic relations and analyzes some of the causes of these patterns. An emphasis on global perspectives will enable students to develop essential managerial skills for handling environmental factors (such as political, cultural, technological, and legal. Course taken as pass/fail only.

Discusses how Information Systems are used to support organizational strategy. Students develop an understanding of appropriate technology solutions used to improve the effectiveness of organization. Risks associated with misuse of technology are also discussed. Additionally, students gain insight into ethical, security, domestic and global information systems. Course taken as pass/fail only.

Introduction to the managerial processes underlying operations management in both manufacturing and service organizations. Topics such as managerial techniques for: controlling, planning, and organizing production processes, strategic capacity planning, selecting the optimal location, supply chain management, inventory management, will be covered. Course taken as pass/fail only.

Discusses how a market-oriented economy operates and how its performance is measured. Explains how various agents in the economy make decisions. Covers market demand and supply model; gross domestic product and inflation; aggregate demand and supply model; and fiscal and monetary policies. Course taken as pass/fail only.

Hands-on, in-class experiments to convey to students the diverse ways business decision making is conducted using various statistical tools. The focus of the course is on how corporate managers and investors are guided by the most relevant and practical statistical tools rather than just the study of statistics as a course. These include but are not limited to descriptive indicators, risk analysis, performance trends and indicators, analysis of relationships between business indicators and measures, as well as the use of cause-effect analysis to help in business decision making. Course taken as pass/fail only.

An introduction to finance principles and financial analysis. To achieve this, the course introduces students to the following concepts: time value of money, financial statement analysis, net present value, risk and return, financial leverage and payout policy. These concepts will build a solid foundation for professional development in business and prepare business students for advanced courses in finance theory. Course taken as pass/fail only.

Organizational Behavior is a field of study that investigates the individual, group, and organizational processes and performance outcomes within organizations, for the purpose of applying the concepts and theories of social and behavioral sciences toward improving an organization’s effectiveness. Topics in Organizational Behavior include individual differences, motivation, communication, group dynamics, power and conflict, leadership, organizational culture, and organizational change and development. Course taken as pass/fail only.

Enables students to understand the processes involved in the planning, creation, valuation, distribution (both traditional and e-commerce) and sale of products and services. During the course, students explore the tasks and decisions facing marketing managers. Particular areas of focus will include market and competitive analysis, customer behavior, and the design and implementation of marketing strategies (product, price, promotion and distribution) in domestic and international markets. Course taken as pass/fail only.

Aims to provide students with an overview of essential financial accounting principles and practices. The course is designed to equip students with the foundational knowledge required for more advanced accounting courses in the MBA program. Course taken as pass/fail only.

An overview of the United States legal system and the laws that basic black letter laws that impact business activities and transactions. Course taken as pass/fail only.

Focuses on imparting knowledge about the fundamentals of operations management to students, the difference between operations and other business functions, and the way businesses handle operations to achieve competitive advantage. Furthermore, this course also teaches what operations managers do in the manufacturing and service industries. Course taken as pass/fail only.

Students apply their knowledge and skills under faculty guidance within an approved framework. Students are allowed to individualize their culminating experiences by selecting one of the following areas: working within one’s organization to achieve significant project goals, developing and researching a global project through university sponsored international opportunities, developing an entrepreneurial project and beginning implementation.

Examination of developments, issues, and/or creative work in the field of business administration.

Idependent Study in Business Administration.

This course is designed to build foundation in visual analytics of business data. Participants will learn basic data visualization principles and apply them on business data. Topics covered include data types, data cleaning, method of data visualization, descriptive statistics, interpretation of visual outputs. Participants will build foundation in Tableau and R for data visualization. By the end of this course, participants will be able to analyze and interpret business data using the concepts of visual analytics.

This course builds on MBA 601- Visual Analytics of Business Data. Participants will dive deeper and practice using statistical approaches to solve business problems. Participants will build hands-on skills to collect data, conduct analysis and develop skills to engage in data driven predictions. The main components of this course include basics of study design, data collection, data analysis and statistical Inference.

Prescriptive Analytics concerns with recommending actions, suggesting options for businesses to achieve the best results. In this class students will learn data based quantitative methods and computer modeling techniques to accomplish this goal. Topics covered include Linear Programming, Integer Programming, Sensitivity Analysis, Network Models, Simulation Models, Game Theory, Data Mining, and Decision Analysis.

This is a graduate level course designed to apply all the previously learned concepts and skills to real business problems. Participants will work with real business data and problems, apply all the learned skills to propose optimal solutions to those problems. The main components of this course include understanding the business problem, understanding the data, applying learned concepts of descriptive, visual, predictive and prescriptive analytics to propose recommendations to businesses.

Focuses on the role of the public sector as it affects use of resources, distribution of income, and economic stability. This includes the nature and solution of problems of state and local governments as they provide education, fire and police protection, welfare assistance, highway construction and related activities.

An in-depth examination of a firm's short-run working capital and long-run cost of capital calculation. Comparison of different theories of capital and financial management with long-run allocation of capital investments. Emphasis on integration of short-run and long-run financial theories.

Application of economic theory and quantitative methods to managerial decision-making problems. Topics include decision analysis, forecasting, demand analysis, production and cost analysis, break-even analysis, budgeting, and strategy and tactics.

The objective of the course is to provide an introduction to finance principles and financial analysis. To achieve this, the course introduces students to the following concepts: time value of money, financial statement analysis, net present value, risk and return, financial leverage and payout policy. These concepts will build a solid foundation for professional development in business and prepare business students for advanced courses in finance theory.

Organizational Behavior is a field of study that investigates the individual, group, and organizational processes and performance outcomes within organizations, for the purpose of applying the concepts and theories of social and behavioral sciences toward improving an organization’s effectiveness. This course will cover topics in Organizational Behavior and Design include individual differences, motivation, communication, group dynamics, power and conflict, leadership, organizational culture, and managing organizational change and development.

Focuses on advanced marketing skills and practical techniques for defining and meeting the needs of the chosen market. The emphasis is on key drivers of marketing effectiveness, including creating a market-oriented culture, customer-focused information systems, the relationship of various components of marketing, and the response to marketing variables.

Students will explore financial and managerial accounting principles, focusing on the strategic application of accounting in business contexts. Through a combination of STEM-based projects and real-world scenarios, students will gain a deeper understanding of the dynamic field of accounting.

Legal Issues in Business and Management is a course designed to introduce MBA students to the legal aspects of business decision-making in start-up, growing, and multinational companies. The course includes a focus on how ongoing technological advances impact the law and vice versa.

Deals with a wide range of issues faced by operations managers from, ranging from developing new products and services to retrieving components from consumers for future products. The course embeds STEM and discusses how operational problems emerge in the business environment and introduces various problem-solving tools to support addressing these problems. The innovations that revolutionized industries and their impact on other operational areas will be discussed.

The central theme is the conviction that character-based leadership is essential for developing systems that support the growth and development of employee potential in order to build a viable enterprise. Examines the process of developing a personal style of leadership using a systems approach of business.

This course provides a historical and sociological examination of the multidisciplinary examination of the multidisciplinary entrepreneurial accomplishments of women from 1776 to the present in the broad categories of agriculture and mining; construction; communication; manufacturing; service - both for profit and non-profit; transportation; and wholesale and retail trade. Their contributions to the U.S. and global economies will be assessed through the critical lens of the social, political, and legal constraints within which they lived.

Comprehensive study of managing entrepreneurial small businesses and family owned firms from conceptualization through start-up. Students identify venture opportunities, link them with sustainable competitive advantage, select an appropriate organizational form, develop marketing, financial, operational and management programs for the new products/services, and formulate exit strategies.

Throughout a worldwide expansion of business in global economy of today, entrepreneurship has grown and flourished in some areas, while in others entrepreneurs fear competition from outside. Examines the development, issues, and current ideas dealing with international entrepreneurship.

Comprehensive study of entrepreneurship and the role of entrepreneurs in economy by focusing on two central issues of developing a business plan and engaging in competitive behavior. An introduction to family-owned firms, franchised businesses, new start-ups, or the purchasing of new businesses. Students also identify venture opportunities, link them with sustainable competitive advantage, and select an appropriate organizational form by studying cases regarding established entrepreneurs.

Includes discussion and evaluation of social and moral dimensions of managerial decision making. Focus of the course is an in-depth study of values, conflicts, resolutions and ramifications in a business context.

Comprehensive study of managing the change process (needs analysis, planning, implementation, measurement, evaluation and feedback) on the personal, team, inter-group, techno-structural and organizational levels of modern corporations.

An examination of the personal, social, and structural dynamics that differentially affect women and men as leaders, particularly in terms of how different genders are viewed, how their performance is evaluated, and what kinds of opportunities are available to them. Topics that will be addressed include the socio-cognitive aspects of leadership, the leadership styles of men and women, the history of women in the workplace, and success strategies for women leaders.

Provides students with an understanding of the reason behind the growing awareness of the importance of environmental issues and the resulting trend of incorporating these issues into business strategies. The course will offer a thorough introduction to the concept and practice of business sustainability. It examines important topics such as pollution prevention, product stewardship, sustainable development, the triple bottom line, brand and reputation, corporate social responsibility and stakeholder theory. The course will place a heavy emphasis on practical examples from the business world, and as such, will make extensive use of case studies.

This seminar focuses on strategic issues and problems that managers, e.g., CEO’s, presidents, and SUB managers, face in a globally competitive environment. It also looks at the nature of competitive interactions among firms in the market through design of efficient organizations. Furthermore, techniques for strategy formulation and implementation are discussed.

An advanced exploration into laws that apply to the employer/employee relationship. The course examines a broad range of issues that arise in employment law such as the employment relationship, hiring and termination, arbitration, aspects of employment discrimination law including Title VII and other Civil Rights laws, affirmative action, Family and Medical Leave and the regulation of employment, including collective bargaining and laws related to regulation such as OSHA and ERISA.

This seminar examines entrepreneurship and management of innovation by emphasizing a systems approach toward business planning. It also looks at various approaches to management of innovation given the interaction between the enterprise and its larger containing environments.

Provides an integrated understanding of the different rewards systems available to employers to attract, motivate and retain qualified employees. Topics include the six basic reward elements: compensation, benefit, work-life effectiveness, recognition, performance management and talent development.

Provides the knowledge to manage human resources effectively and legally. It reviews HRM practices/policies to enable the manager to coordinate better with the official HRM staff, and provide the level of support and understanding required by most employees.

Provides an advanced integration of the legal, ethical, and organizational considerations related to all aspects of the employment relationship including planning, sourcing, recruiting, assessing, selecting, placing, developing, and retaining a qualified workforce.

Designed to build on the foundational knowledge acquired in the program and examine of best practices critical to making strategic decisions in the complex and competitive environment of healthcare industry. Firms strive to gain competitive advantage amid government regulations and oversight, fast technological advances, continuous challenges from competition, along with constant change in economic, social and customer trends. Much of corporate strategic concepts applied in traditional industries may not necessarily apply directly to the healthcare sector due to the type of the industry. This course aligns the principles of business strategy with the unique structures and challenges faced by healthcare industry, equipping and enabling participants to create and capture value, and to lead an organization sustainably.

Provides a comprehensive study of the techniques of product planning and development. It includes a team approach to product idea generation, concept testing and commercialization, including the development of a marketing plan.

While business needs to satisfy the profit claim of shareholders, it must also reconcile the legal, moral and discretionary claims of other stakeholders. Managers must be able to recognize and accommodate these competing claims as they arise across the organization and within various business disciplines.

Students understand the framework for conducting and using marketing research; they will synthesize their learning by means of a model of the research process. Scholarship is blended with a highly applied and managerial orientation toward scientific investigation in marketing. Hands on experience with data analysis involving sophisticated statistical modeling adds greater comprehension of concepts, analysis of customer phenomena, and evaluation of data quality and inferences.

Students explore facets of the consumer’s environment that influence thoughts, feelings, and actions, and analyze the consumer’s reasons for competitive buying choices in order to develop successful marketing strategies.

International Marketing develops the role and functions of marketing management in the global transnational organization. Stresses the integration of product, consumer, research, distribution, budget and marketing campaign development into a managerial structure amenable for today’s firm.

Designed to provide an adequate overview of the field of “Promotional Strategy & Management” from a managerial standpoint. The fundamental concepts will be systematically presented and be used to highlight the most relevant topics & issues.

Advanced course to build on the foundational knowledge learned in marketing core (and other related courses) and address how standard marketing concepts and techniques apply to the healthcare industry. Focus is on analyzing the environmental factors, understanding the strategic and tactical implications of these factors, identifying and analyzing marketing mix factors, and designing optimum marketing mix for sustainable value creation for firms in the healthcare industry.

The course examines a variety of techniques to identify, measure, and improve quality and productivity in health service organizations. The primary objective of this course is to impact administrative/managerial knowledge and data analytical technique required in managing healthcare organizations within today’s healthcare market. The elements of this course will teach the essential concepts of healthcare analytics, including the creation and structure of datasets, statistical analysis tools and methods, descriptive and predictive analysis. The primary goal of this course is providing students the ability to understand, analyze and interpret businesses from health care data.

Designed to teach MBA students to apply the tools of economics to the challenges of acting as managers and policy makers in the public and private sectors. The material will be accessible to any student who has completed an undergraduate principles of economics sequence and has a basic background in statistics.

This seminar aims at an understanding of the new economy and global issues confronting international business. It also examines various patterns of international economic relations and analyzes some of the causes of these patterns. An emphasis on global perspectives will enable students to develop essential managerial skills for handling environmental factors (such as political, cultural, technological, and legal).

An introduction to the managerial processes underlying operations management in both manufacturing and service organizations. Topics such as operations strategy, product and process design, operations planning and control, just-in-time production systems, quality and productivity, and project management will be covered. The topics will be integrated using a systems approach to the operations of an organization.

Explores economic and behavioral factors influencing entrepreneurial decisions, and business performance and survival. Explains public policies fostering entrepreneurship and innovation.

Focuses on the core areas of international trade and finance with an emphasis on the fundamentals of trade policy.

Study of the functions of marketing research, with an emphasis on marketing problems. The sources of information and the techniques of data interpretation are central issues. This includes the collection, analysis and utilization of the latest technologies for research such as internet data bases, surveys by electronic media, etc.

Provides experiential learning by linking entrepreneurship theories with hands-on technology commercialization activities for MBA learners. Introduction of critical factors affecting technology-based ventures: opportunity assessment, customer discovery, product validation, and founder/team building in the commercialization process, including preparing a business plan to formalize the value creation through technology innovation. Specifically helps STEM and other professionals to integrate their quantitative and qualitative business skills into creative commercial outcomes.

Discusses how information systems are used to support organizational strategy. Students develop understanding of appropriate technology solutions used to improve the effectiveness of organizations. Risks associated with misuse of technology are also discussed. Additionally, students gain insight into ethical, security, domestic and global information systems issues.

Prepares students who are pursuing marketing careers in the services or good industries and non-marketing students desiring to understand the key concepts of services marketing and how they can be used to create competitive advantage for businesses. Focuses on the role of marketing in managing services. Students will learn how human resource management, information management, operational, and financial management overlap with marketing. The strategic application of marketing requires cross-functional integration, and this is particularly true in marketing of services.

Importance of sustainability in economic endeavors, address sustainability related challenges through product and process innovations, and incorporate sustainability in marketing. The course will focus on the issues related to sustainability pertaining to the areas of household consumption, energy, transportation, industrial and services sectors, and will discuss the role of sustainability in consumer value perceptions, branding, labeling, product strategies, pricing strategies, supply chains, retailing and international marketing.

Introduces the theory and practice of public budgeting and financial management, including the fundamentals of budgeting and financial management for government and not-for-profit organizations. Students gain an understanding of how to use budgetary and financial information in organizational planning, implementation, control, reporting, and analysis. Topics include basic management of public funds, preparation and processing of budgets, revenue projection and expenditure controls, issues of fiscal policy, and the establishment of priorities through budgeting and financial management.

The role of real estate in business. The course surveys the market for real estate, the financing of real estate, real estate investment decisions and the legal aspects of real estate.

The course involves an in-depth study of investment portfolio theory and asset-pricing models which will help students acquire the analytical skills necessary to conduct valuations of equities, fixed-income securities, and alternative investments. Topics to be covered will include: an overview of the investment decision-making process; valuation of equities and fixed income securities; efficient market theory; risk, diversification, and optimal portfolio analysis; risk and expected return: CAPM, APT, and factor models and derivative asset analysis.

Discusses risk, risk measurement, analytical techniques, and regulations. Deals with banks from the point of risk regulations. Some of the analytical methods covered include: Value at Risk (VaR), Sensitivity Analysis and Stress Testing. The credit crisis of 2007-2008 showed the importance of liquidity and model risk. These risk categories are discussed. Includes R programming components to programmatically solve for the financial risk concepts discussed.

Study and analyze a diverse set of finance topics and complex financial data using Excel spreadsheets. Helps develop critical and advanced analytical thinking skills and make students proficient in processing complex financial data into spreadsheet output. Helps students gain a solid command of spreadsheet software such as Excel. Spreadsheets are integrated in analytical techniques of any nature. Financial analysis is no exception. Ability to present complex data and analytical reports in an efficient manner with smart improvisations is of utmost importance and is a critical requirement for success at the managerial level.

Designed to develop an understanding of financial markets and institutions. Financial market topics to be discussed include operations, structure and regulation of financial markets, money markets, capital markets, and derivatives markets; theory of interest rate determination and asset prices. The financial institutions topics include the structure of the U.S. financial system, the Federal Reserve System, commercial banks, other depository institutions, insurance companies, investment banks, and interrelationships among intermediaries in the money and capital markets.

Delves into the theoretical foundations and other mechanisms that are collectively used in the pricing and use of derivative assets like options, futures and other derivative instruments. This is an applied course, and the emphasis will be more on how such assets are used to hedge and speculate.

Explores in depth the conceptual framework within which financial analysis and decisions must be made by multinational corporations. The focus is on the financial decision making process in a multinational context.

Applications of various financial analysis tools and techniques to financial statements in order to execute rational business decisions.

Federal tax rules and regulations governing corporations, S corporations, and limited liability companies. Topics include incorporation, distributions, liquidation, and reorganization.

Tax research and writing techniques analyzed in the context of tax planning issues. The implications of professional standards, codes of conduct, ethical responsibilities, and tax return preparation standards will also be examined.

In depth coverage of accounting principles, financial reporting and budgeting procedures related to governmental and other not-for-profit organizations. Areas of concentration will be state, municipal and health care organizations. Public sector auditing and contemporary issues in governmental accounting will be addresses as well.

In depth coverage of key aspects of financial auditing as performed by the external auditor, including statistical and non statistical sampling, evaluation and testing of Electronic Data Processing. Also included is operational auditing as performed by the internal auditor.

An intensive course investigating the International Accounting Standards of the International Accounting Standards Board, London. The Standards themselves are analyzed and interpreted, deviations from U.S. GAAP are highlighted, and the likely effects of those differences are examined.

In depth, cutting edge issues in financial and management accounting with greater emphasis on the former. Students not only demonstrate content knowledge in topics covered, but also do original work on one of the financial accounting topics, including a paper and a presentation.

An introduction to qualitative and quantitative research methods in business. Topics to be covered will include commonly used methods in business research and the selection of research methods specific to problems at hand.

The simulation-based course provides the students with the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experiencing running a business as a member of a company's top management team. Working in teams, the students will be asked to formulate and implement key business goals that require the effective decision-making with integration of various business functions-accounting, finance, management, and marketing.

Strategically designed to enhance our MBA students' writing, speaking and critical thinking skills. Students will integrate learned business knowledge and apply their business skills on a strategic term project, for partner companies and local businesses which will serve as the capstone experience project for the MBA program. Provides hands-on experience to participants for real-world business problems and deepen conceptual, analytical and leadership skills.

Participants are introduced to Self of Therapist methodology and techniques, identification of significant Self of Therapist themes and awareness practice. Scheduled fall semesters.

A continuation of the Self of Therapist training from MFT 505. Theory, tracking relational processes, awareness of social context and therapist's use of self as an instrument of change will be developed. Scheduled spring semesters.

This course will forcus on the policies and procedures of the SCSU Family Clinic, including working with courts, ancillary professionals and agencies, report writing and introductions to the therapeutic programs the Family Clinic offers clients.

Students enter the MFT program's on-site Family Clinic and begin practice with simulation sessions. Students develop knowledge of and experience with clinically effective family therapy skills including entry-level case conceptualization, treatment planning, clinical intervention, and case management.

Students continue in the MFT program's on-site Family Clinic, initiating direct client care while preparing for off-site placement. Students deepen knowledge and experience with clinically effective family therapy skills including entry-level case conceptualization, treatment planning, clinical intervention, and case management.

An in-depth study of the family life cycle including adult development, the impact of specific factors such as adoption, homosexuality, and bi-raciality at different junctures of the family life cycle; and the multifaceted, interactive nature of systemic, psychological and biological stressors associated with the transitions from stage to stage in family development.

This course covers various research methods utilized in social sciences, especially in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), and highlights research findings from outcome-based studies. Each course participant will write at least one informed-consumer-focused research evaluation and prepare a comprehensive proposal on an MFT related research topic.

An intensive study of each student’s trans-generational family of origin. Patterns and themes are studied as systemic links between past and present interactional processes. Scheduled fall semester.

History and overview of general systems theory, followed by an exploration of various systematic approaches to family therapy. Scheduled fall semester.

Identification and investigation of a problem relevant to the field of marriage and family therapy; preparation and presentation of a scholarly document summarizing the study or research. Scheduled irregularly.

Experiential techniques, methodology and theory for working with groups, couples and families. Didactic small group work as therapist, client and observer.

Experiential techniques, methodology and theory for working with groups, couples and families. Didactic small group work as therapist, client and observer.

Students apply systemically based diagnostic skills to mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders within the delivery of family therapy services. Students incorporate the DSM and elementary knowledge of psychopharmacology into case management and clinical practice.

Development of diversity, awareness and cultural knowledge necessary to practice as a systemic MFT. Focus is on students becoming aware of beliefs, biases, and prejudices relative to diverse, multicultural and/or underserved communities.

Designed to present couples therapy from a multi-systemic view with particular emphasis on practical application and skill acquisition. Current research including client perceptions of ‘what works’, study and demonstrations of therapy, and case study will make up the matrix of study.

Explores ideas and experiences and is designed to prepare the student to function as a professional therapist. Knowledge of and the ability to deal with major issues of the profession is one aspect of this. Legal and ethical knowledge and conduct are other hallmarks of a true professional. We will consider these topics in general and in the context of Connecticut state law. Scheduled fall semesters.

An overview of major current topics such as eating disorders, violence, incest, and grief and loss, including treatment interventions in each instance. Scheduled spring semesters.

Students continue in the MFT program's on-site Family Clinic, engaged in direct client care, while beginning off-site placement. Students continue to increase knowledge of and experience with clinically effective family therapy skills including intermediate level case conceptualization, treatment planning, clinical intervention, and case management.

Students continue in the MFT program's on-site Family Clinic, engaged in direct client care, while carrying full caseload in off-site placement. Students increase knowledge of and experience with clinically effective family therapy skills including intermediate level case conceptualization, treatment planning, clinical intervention, and case management.

Students complete client contact requirements in the MFT program's on-site Family Clinic and off-site placement. Students broaden knowledge of and experience with clinically effective family therapy skills including advanced level case conceptualization, treatment planning, clinical intervention, and case management. Students complete their comprehensive examination.

An advanced course focusing on an investigation of specific brief evidence based and post-modern theories and methods. Content and practice includes brief therapies, the reflecting team, the use of strategic assignments, solution focused therapy and in-home therapy. Scheduled spring semester.

An overview of the history, theoretical foundations, and implementation of several evidence-based in-home family treatment models. Didactic presentations and discussions in class will be supplemented by case presentations from practitioners, and by testimonials from families who have received in-home services.

The seminar course provides required MFT internship supervision to students working in off-site field settings following completion of 15 credits of MFT 562 and MFT 662. Student meet to integrate field experience, participate in case consultation, and deepen knowledge and applications of MFT theory and clinical skills.

Family Systems view of the development and maintenance of substance abusing patterns and addiction. This course will focus on theories and treatment practices for the systemic, postmodern and evidence-based approaches to couples and family therapy.

Applications of systems approach to treatment of families in crisis and transition. Consideration of the role of spirituality and religion in understanding family dynamics. developing solutions to problems, and building on strengths and resilience.

A graduate level methods course which focuses on: sexuality, sexual relationships, sexual health and wellness, and sexual difficulties which are explored from a psychological, physiological, socio-cultural, family life cycle and family systems perspective. Lecture, media presentation, clinical case analysis, sexual value’s exploration, and student reflections will be utilized to engage various learning styles.

An examination of how and when analytics and data can be used for talent management in organizations. Organizations are increasingly relying on HR and People Analytics to improve decision-making in human resources, and ultimately contribute more effectively to organizational effectiveness. Designed to teach basic HR/People Analytics skills and critical thinking skills with an emphasis on application, data-driven decision making, and real world problem solving.

Provides detailed explanations for why managing operational processes are important for manufacturing and service industries and how these managers make decisions with the support of technological tools used to analyze data prevailing in the production and operational activities. Discusses the importance and various elements of internal integration and external integration of an operational system.

A thorough review of the legal and ethical aspects associated with collecting and analyzing business data is provided. The rapidly evolving regulatory environment surrounding business data and algorithmic decision-making and the need for firms to anticipate novel risks and build sustainable business models are emphasized.

Theory and techniques designed to assist counselors in the appropriate integration of spirituality into the counseling process.

Introduction to schools as complex systems and their functioning; urban and diverse public schools; school curriculum and supports; family involvement; grade retention, school discipline and the impact of racism and classism in education.

Introduction to school psychology as a profession, models of school psychological service delivery, the history and evolution of school psychology and school psychology ethics and legal issues.

Theory and etiology of addictive and co-occurring disorders, as well as commonly used psychopharmacology. Also includes neurobiology of substances and additions. Models of counseling and medical treatment are covered.

Introduction to psychoeducational assessment, uses and misuses of testing, application of statistics, multitiered system of supports in schools for academic and learning difficulties, and basic competency in test administration, scoring, interpretation and sharing of results.

Case conceptualization within psychoeducational assessment, selecting the appropriate test battery based on student and cultural factors, non-test components of evaluation, tying assessment results to recommendations, including parent perspectives in assessment and further development of report-writing.

Introduction to the structure, functioning and development of the nervous system; the neurological impact of stress and trauma; head injury; psychopharmacology basics; the impact of illness and disability on children and adolescents’ functioning.

Introduction to achieving competency in Level 2 & 3 tests and how this data fits within the MTSS system and how it may qualify a child for special education services or accommodations.

School Psychology Pre-Practicum is designed to provide students with an initial field based experience in school psychology. Students have a concurrent university-based seminar as a component as well as site-based professional supervision. Course taken for pass/fail only.

Implementation of psychological services in schools, or other appropriate settings, under the supervision of a certified school psychologist and faculty member. Course may be repeated for credit one time and taken for pass/fail only.

Childhood disorders as as classified under medical/clinical and educational systems; impact of adverse childhood experiences in the developmental of disorders; qualification for services; school safety; family and cultural issues; learning from crisis events.

Understanding appropriate clinical and educational assessment procedures, administration, measurement concepts, interpretation, and communication of results. Ethically and culturally relevant factors associated with assessment will also be discussed.

The prescription guidelines, neurobiology, and side effects of major groups of drugs typically prescribed in psychiatric medicine in clinical mental health counseling settings are covered. Focus is on gaining knowledge for advocacy and psychoeducation.

Designed for mental health practitioners. Covers material related to dynamics of suicide, suicide risk assessment, intervention, and prevention.

Preventative and reactive interventions for counselors in responding to crises in clinical mental health settings.

Current theories, skills, and evidence-based practices in counseling. Includes skill-building laboratory practice. Emphasis is on counseling microskills with consideration given to diverse populations. Matriculated CMHC students must receive a 'B' or better to pass this course.

This course provides a review of traditional counseling theory and how to integrate creative approaches into sessions with child, adolescent and adult clients in clinical mental health settings. Theory, techniques and directives related to art therapy, play therapy, sandplay, psychodrama, bibliotherapy, cinematherapy, zentangle, animal-assisted therapy, poetry therapy and therapeutic story-telling will be covered.

One hour, individual or triadic supervision by a university faculty member while working in practicum fieldwork. Additional coursework on supervision theory and practice is part of this course. Course taken for pass/fail only.

This seminar course accompanies the required 100-hour practicum and provides an opportunity for group supervision and consultation with practicum students and faculty. Emphasis is on integration of field experiences and topics of professional interest. Course taken as pass/fail only.

In-depth exploration of empirically-supported treatment practices for various diagnostic groups in the provision of individual and group counseling.

Comprehensive overview of child and adolescent development with a focus on families, schools, culture and other systems and their impact on cognitive, emotional, behavioral, neurological, language, social, and literacy development and psychoeducational needs.

Introduction to basic behavioral principles and multitiered system of supports in schools for emotional and behavioral issues, classroom management, prevention strategies, and school discipline models, functions of behavior, and cultural issues.

A study in individual and family development, factors related to risk and resiliency and applications in the helping professions. Theories of learning, individual differences and cultural considerations will be explored.

Overview of theories and models of counseling. The importance of consultation, supervision and culturally relevant strategies will be discussed. Emphasis is on developing a professional identity as a counselor or school psychologist.

Overview of the classification of mental and emotional disorders using the DSM-5 coding system. Emphasis is on conducting an effective diagnostic interview, formulation of case conceptualization, and making differential and accurate diagnoses.

Introduction to career counseling, assessment and program development across diverse populations. Understanding the impact of values, interests and abilities on career choices. Work-life balance will be emphasized.

Designed to provide students with a practical knowledge of principles of counseling supervision and consultation. Supervisory roles, evaluation methods, ethical, legal and multicultural perspectives, and an overview of selected theoretical models will be explored.

Advanced supervision and practice of counseling skills, including the application of therapeutic presence, empirically-based practices, and risk assessments, with sensitivity to client’s multicultural needs.

Introduction to social justice, diversity, inclusion, and oppression with focus on cultural issues in schooling, families, and communities. Microaggressions, healing damage and self-reflection on one’s own cultural identities and worldview in providing school psychology services.

This course presents awareness, knowledge, and skills surrounding counseling LGBTQI + people. Intersectionality, identity development, minority stress, and counseling techniques are covered.

Introduction to multitiered system of supports for emotional and behavioral issues, skills in selecting, conducting, and evaluating psychoeducational interventions at the large group level, primary prevention, family, and cultural considerations, comprehensive school safety planning.

Provides an orientation to the roles, functions, and ethical standards of a licensed professional counselor. Attention is given to technology resources and advocacy roles. The importance of self-evaluation and self-care is also covered.

Advanced laboratory practice of counseling skills, including the application of empirically-based practices, risk assessments, sensitivity to client’s multicultural needs.

Empirically based practices for working with families and counseling children.

Provides overview if neurological mechanisms of addiction and physiological sequelae of psychoactive substances and basic knowledge of psychopharmacology as pertaining to addiction counseling. Explores the impact of chronic illnesses such as HIV/AIDS in the context of addiction counseling.

Provides advanced perspectives on counseling and substance use disorders and addictive behavior, including historical and social context. Offers in depth exploration of both substance use disorders and behavioral addiction theories, approaches to recovery, prevention, and screening.

The appraisal, planning, implementation and measuring effectiveness of intervention techniques for students with academic, social and behavioral difficulties.

Principles, techniques, and theory. Students enhance their skills in working with adults, children and/or adolescents using audio-visual technology and intensive supervision.

Professional Seminar in which school psychology students in various stages of the program meet weekly to learn from each other and experts and have general supervision and mentoring. Course may be repeated one time for additional credit.

Students participate in and learn advanced theories and techniques of group counseling. Focus is on the integration of theory and practice. Experiential opportunities are provided for both personal and professional development.

This seminar course accompanies the required 600-hour internship over two semesters and provides an opportunity for group supervision and consultation with internship students and faculty. Emphasis is on integration of field experiences and topics of professional interest. Course taken as pass/fail only. Course may be repeated one time for credit.

This course builds awareness surrounding sexuality problems that may present as issues in individual, group and/or couples counseling. Techniques for intervention in clinical counseling are also a focus.

Introduction to research methods and program evaluation for practitioners, including critiquing skills, ethical considerations, and understanding evidence-based practices. Research designs utilizing reliable and valid measures, measurement concepts, basic statistics, and research writing are covered.

Administering and interpreting integrated and individual psycho-educational evaluations with school-aged children. Emphasis will be on high-incidence handicapping conditions and strategies that link specifically to interventions.

Advanced administration, scoring, and interpretation of individual psychoeducational instruments, with low-incidence handicapping conditions. Interpretation, advanced report-writing, empirically-based interventions & consultation based on results of assessments.

A one year full-time supervised school psychology experience in a school, agency, or institution providing psychological services for children or adults. Emphasizes the practical application of psychological knowledge, counseling skills, and theories. Course may be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 6 credits. Course taken as pass/fail only.

This seminar will guide and support students as they make their transition from graduate students to professionals and apply their skills in assessment, behavior management, counseling and consultation. Course may be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 credits.

Second professional Seminar in which school psychology students in various stages of the program meet weekly to learn from each other and experts and have general supervision and mentoring. Course may be repeated one time for additional credit

Third professional Seminar in which school psychology students in various stages of the program meet weekly to learn from each other and experts and have general supervision and mentoring. Course may be repeated one time for additional credit.

A study of human behavior and the formal behavioral assessment process. It emphasizes functional behavioral assessments, observational methods, behavioral intervention strategies, and evaluation of behavior plans and programs in schools, classrooms and counseling settings.

Introduction to school consultation from a school psychology perspective; basics of instructional, behavioral and mental health consultation; overcoming resistance to consultation; ethical practices; measuring and reporting the impact of consultation services.

Advanced school psychological interventions and skills for complex cases and working with other behavior professionals; development and coordination of Tier III behavioral services; de-escalation techniques; dealing with behavioral crises and ensuring safety.

Prepares students to transition from practicum to internship and develop an understanding of the evaluation and supervision of school psychologists, both on internship and while practicing in the field.

Designed to familiarize advanced graduate students with the application of commonly used qualitative and quantitative research methods in educational and clinical settings, including experimental, comparative, quasi-experimental, correlational, between-and within-subject, single subject and qualitative designs. The focus is on providing a more in-depth discussion and skill presentation of the understanding of methodology and program evaluation, advanced statistics and data analysis with use of SPSS and presentation of findings.

Advanced course in school consultation from a school psychology perspective including systems-level consultation, consultee-centered case consultation and conjoint behavioral consultation as well as supervision and evaluation of school psychologists.

Skills working within multitiered systems of supports in schools for emotional and behavioral issues; selecting, conducting, and evaluating Tier 2 psychoeducational interventions at the individual/small group level, family and cultural considerations, mental health crisis interventions.

Further skill development in Tier 2 and 3 psychoeducational interventions including individual and psychoeducational interventions; crisis intervention; lethality & risk assessments; including families in therapeutic interventions. Advanced look at cultural considerations.

Provides an in-depth understanding of customer data analytics, focusing on techniques and tools to analyze and interpret customer behavior. Topics include data collection, data preprocessing, exploratory data analysis, predictive modeling, and effective communication of analytical insights.

A thorough review of the legal and ethical aspects associated with collecting and analyzing business data is provided. The rapidly evolving regulatory environment surrounding business data and algorithmic decision-making and the need for firms to anticipate novel risks and build sustainable business models are emphasized.

Introduction to methodological challenges in marketing research with the aim of enhancing business resilience. This course draws from practical examples grounded in the behavioral sciences, with a specific focus on consumer behavior and managerial responses. Topics include idea generation, data collection methods, validity issues, control measures, experimental designs, and data analysis.

Overview of major subfields of modern public administration including administrative theories and processes, democratic environments, administrative functions and activities, and analytical tools and concepts. Addresses the ethical standards of public administration.

Providing students with both theoretical foundations and practical tools essential for effective administration within nonprofit organizations. We delve into the unique socio-political philosophies underpinning nonprofit development and examine various ways that nonprofits create social impact, such as advocating for human rights, fostering grassroots democracy, delivering essential human services and facilitating policy reform. Students will explore a broad range of topics, including board governance, philanthropic giving, volunteerism, resource sustainability and advocacy. Through various class activities, projects, and assignments, students will deepen their comprehension of the nonprofit sector and enhance their leadership and management skills.

Provides an opportunity to integrate learning from various courses in the MPA program by developing a professional portfolio and completing a final project. The project provides the student with the opportunity to carry out an analysis of an organization with which they are familiar, such as their employer or intern sponsor. The specific focus of the analysis will be determined by the interests of the student and approved by the instructor. Seminar discussions will assist the student to relate concepts to the functioning of ongoing organizations, thus tying the curriculum to the world of work. A formal presentation of the analysis will be required along with the written analysis.

A supervised public administration internship at the state, local, national or international level providing practical training in the management of public and nonprofit organizations. The experience is designed to connect theory to practice. The internship is worth 6 credits. A student may receive a 3 credit waiver for prior approved work experience.

Nursing theories and conceptual models as a framework for nursing practice. Emphasis on theory building provides opportunity for original contributions to body of professional nursing knowledge. Scheduled fall semesters irregularly.

Prepares graduate level nursing students to investigate and analyze the organization, delivery, and financing of health care through the lens of a leadership role. Leadership theories and concepts are explored in relation to complex and dynamic health care challenges such as health care access, cost, and quality. Strategic planning, systems thinking, political advocacy, and interprofessional collaboration are discussed and explored within the context of the nursing leadership role. Scheduled spring semesters irregularly.

Explores the theoretical basis and application of healthcare informatics in the organization, delivery and evaluation of nursing and healthcare services. Evaluates and applies core knowledge and competencies in practice, research and patient and professional education. Scheduled fall semesters irregularly.

The course focus is on the critique of evidence to improve nursing and healthcare outcomes. Course activities are designed to prepare students for advanced practice nursing roles by integrating concepts of quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

Examines selected pathophysiology processes using a systems approach. Application of concepts to specific role responsibilities is emphasized. Scheduled fall semesters irregularly. (pending graduate council approval).

Examines pharmacological therapies using a systems approach. Application of concepts to specific role responsibilities is emphasized. Scheduled spring semesters irregularly.

Building on physical assessment skills, students refine selected techniques and extend their competence through development of additional skills needed to acquire complete health data. Students perform advanced health examinations, use laboratory and diagnostic studies, interpret and document findings. The focus of the advanced practice registered nurse on health promotion and health restoration of individuals and families is stressed.

Focuses on the structure and function of selected health care organizations. Effective strategies in developing the role of clinical nurse leader are analyzed and their acquisition facilitated by clinical experiences. Scheduled irregularly. (6 credits; 220 required clinical hours).

An introduction to diagnostic testing for the advanced practice nurse. This course reviews the use of and approach to diagnostic testing including laboratory testing, electrocardiogram, x-ray, and spirometry as it relates to the process of differential diagnosing and patient management.

Health law is used as a framework to explore interdisciplinary legal issues and dilemmas. Health care professionals from diverse areas examine how the law affects the legal rights and responsibilities of various individuals, groups, and populations. Scheduled spring semesters irregularly.

Advanced concepts in pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment as applicable to the role of the nurse educator. Common health altercations and their management will be covered, as well as patient-and student-centered teaching strategies.

Students are required to complete an in-depth exploration of a significant area or issue relevant to the nursing profession. Scheduled fall and spring semesters. Course is taken for pass/fail only.

The process of curriculum development, teaching and learning are analyzed as used by nurse educators in faculty, staff, and patient education positions.

While immersed in the clinical setting, students in the Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Leader MSN tracks will use advanced clinical nursing practice and leadership skills to provide healthcare to individuals/families and develop and implement strategies to improve patient, family, unit-based, and institutional outcomes. While the focus is on direct nursing care at an advanced level, students will also learn to promote quality control measures which focus on high-quality patient-focused care, case management concepts, patient safety and evidence based practice. The clinical requirement is 180 hours.

An introduction to diagnostic testing for the advanced practice nurse. This course reviews the use of and approach to diagnostic testing including laboratory testing, electrocardiogram, x-ray, and spirometry as it relates to the process of differential diagnosing and patient management.

The student will apply concepts and theories of advanced nursing practice to the care of patients of all ages with common acute illnesses within the context of the family system. Appropriate collection of historical data will be integrated with the biopsychosocial evaluation of clients to develop a comprehensive plan of care. Primary care and other outpatient sites will be among practice settings used.

Focus is on individuals and families experiencing chronic and/or multisystem health alterations. Clinics, ambulatory care, and private office settings provide opportunities to make comprehensive assessments, diagnose and use advanced practice nursing strategies to treat health problems. Scheduled irregularly.

Case management of individuals/families with common/major health alterations is the focus. Issues which commonly influence the role functioning of the family nurse practitioner are emphasized.

Focuses on the role of the Academic Nurse Educator (ANE). While immersed in the practicum, students will engage in activities that will assist them in developing the skills needed to function as an ANE. Students will examine the ANE responsibilities related to teaching, scholarship/creative activity, service, and professional participation.

Examines traditional values that shaped the academy and are changing in response to societal, legal and ethical concerns. Explores current dynamics affecting systems of higher education: political, social and economic trends shaping the university experience.

Teaching and learning theories are examined as they apply to adult and higher education. Components of the psychology of learning are analyzed. Cultural, racial, gender and generational dynamics are discussed.

Prepares educators to identify and apply appropriate teaching methods and evaluate student learning, teacher and program effectiveness. Topics include teaching, evaluation, integration of new and emerging technology, assessment methods, interpretation, reporting, and application. SPECIALIZATION IN NURSING EDUCATION.

Doctoral learners apply concepts and theories basic to curriculum development and evaluation in academic settings. Learners analyze the influence of accreditation processes on curriculum development and evaluation.

Preparation for the nursing faculty role in a community of scholars. Topics include models of the professoriate, comparing and contrasting the role while providing the groundwork to develop a philosophy of teaching and portfolio development.

Builds upon the learners’ professional experience as educators, best practices in classroom and clinical teaching and student evaluations are explored. The legal and ethical implications of teaching/learning and the evaluative process are considered. LEADERSHIP IN NURSING EDUCATION.

Classic and contemporary leadership and management theories and concepts are analyzed with applications made to the faculty/administrative leadership roles in academic settings. Building upon professional education and experience of learners, various models, essential skills, core competencies, and best practices in leadership are explored in depth with special emphasis on leadership in academic settings.

The various leadership roles in academic nursing are examined. Classic and contemporary leadership and management theories and research in academic administration are used as a basis to discuss the leadership challenges and opportunities inherent in faculty and in administrative roles such as academic program administrator, department chairperson, director, or dean. Traditional and emerging roles and responsibilities in the various leadership positions will be explored in depth.

This synthesis experience provides multiple opportunities for doctoral students to explore, analyze and actualize the multiple roles of nurse faculty in a guided/mentored practicum. Students self-assess learning goals based on professional experience and select the guided learning experiences to meet these goals and the student learning outcomes of the course under the coaching and supervision of the course faculty member.

Prepares nurse educators to identify and apply the science of nursing education research to nursing education. Discovery and development of pedagogies for nursing education and nursing practice will be explored. Conventional, critical, feminist, postmodern, and phenomenological perspectives about teaching and ways of knowing will be analyzed.

An in-depth analysis of quantitative research designs, methods, instrumentation, data analysis and interpretation from the viewpoint of a positivistic paradigm. Emphasis is placed on rigorous designs appropriate for the assessment of outcomes in nursing education.

An in-depth analysis of the methodologies congruent with selected qualitative research traditions. Strategies for selecting appropriate research questions, sampling, data collection and data analysis plans from the viewpoint of a naturalistic paradigm are highlighted.

Learners develop knowledge and skills to effectively use statistics in different educational research designs. Topics include selection of appropriate statistical analyses including descriptive and inferential statistics. Students are also prepared to utilize statistical software packages.

Learners will be guided through the research process as they develop their dissertation proposals. By the end of the course, students produce the first draft of the proposal for the course faculty and dissertation adviser. Course is taken for pass/fail only.

Learners will be guided through the process as they await IRB approval, and begin the data collection phase. In this seminar approach, learners will work individually with their dissertation adviser. Course is taken for pass/fail only.

Learners will continue to work with their dissertation advisers as they complete the data collection phase and begin to analyze their data. Course is taken for pass/fail only.

Learners will continue to work with their dissertation advisers to complete writing the dissertation and conducting the dissertation defense. Course is taken for pass/fail only.

Continuing Enrollment for Doctoral Dissertation. This course does not earn credit towards graduation requirements for the program.

Introduces human occupation. Identifies the critical role of evaluation and assessment within the occupational therapy process. Students will learn to examine human occupations and complete activity and occupational analysis, while considering the impact of human development, conditions and diagnoses, and the environmental context. Students will gain skills in interview and observation and will apply occupational therapy theory and ethics to the process of evaluating human occupation.

Considers the importance of the occupation of education throughout the lifespan. Students will use recent scientific evidence and neuroscience to guide approaches to learning for themselves and their clients. Students will design effective methods of teaching and training others using universal design for learning. Students will assess the learning practices in use throughout the occupational therapy program using the lens of this course. School-based practice will be highlighted as an important practice area, and students will learn to navigate specific contextual features related to practice in educational systems. This course will provide the foundation for consideration of how occupational therapists can help people age well and maintain peak performance via continued learning throughout the lifespan.

Introduces students to the clinical reasoning skills for selecting and implementing effective interventions in occupational therapy and to the approaches of “top-down,” "bottom-up,” and trauma informed care. Students learn the types of occupational therapy interventions, methods of modifying tasks and environments, and how to use evaluation results to guide intervention planning. Students will explore specific interventions for the occupations of Sleep, Sexuality, Activities of Daily Living, and Play-Leisure, including adapting equipment and tasks, and environmental modifications. Students will begin to employ strategies of evidence based practice through this course.

Advances student's development of community and therapeutic relationships through an emphasis on cultural humility and strategies for bridging differences with others. Focusing on the occupation of social participation, as well as social interaction skills, students will learn respectful and client centered communication with peers and clients, therapeutic use of self, and the common dynamics and specifics of group interactions.

Offers an in-depth exploration of the profession's history, unique perspectives, ethics, values, and professional behaviors. Students will learn how to develop an online professional portfolio and establish a professional presence in the digital space. The course will also emphasize the importance of engaging with local and national professional organizations and entering the unique knowledge community of occupational therapy. Students will have the opportunity to network with practicing occupational therapists and learn about career paths within the field.

Offers students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of human occupation, and their skills in activity and occupational analysis while adding the new skill of properly administering observational tests and measures of performance skills critical to occupational performance. Students will select assessment tools using both occupational therapy models and frames of reference to guide the evaluation process.

Strengthens student skills in direct intervention to support human occupation. Students will select and implement treatments for specific motor, cognitive, and social interaction skills. Students will provide interventions using assistive technology, motor learning and practice, and group interaction and facilitation. This course will deepen skills in, and promote the importance of, evidence based practice for competency.

Presents concepts of occupational rights and access and explores the usefulness of the capabilities model within occupational therapy. Students will consider the relationship between social determinants of health and occupational access in their community of choice as they complete a needs assessment, using qualitative and/or quantitative methods of data collection. Students will collectively propose solutions to community occupational access problems, demonstrating planning abilities for program development including funding with grants, marketing and program evaluation, and presentation to stakeholders. Students will focus on issues of community mobility, community health and wellness, community leisure opportunities and safe spaces for play.

Applies coursework with clients in the field, through engagement in emerging practice areas, student- run free clinics, faculty-led clinical experiences, and simulation. Students will complete an Interprofessional Education (IPE)/ Fieldwork Experience (FWE) passport across a 3 course "OT In Action" sequence.

Emphasizes the importance of collaboration and the power of presence in interprofessional teams. Students will learn about team member roles, variations of teams and roles in different practice settings, effective methods of collaboration, and team dynamics, with a focus on developing effective communication and interpersonal skills. Students will learn how to demonstrate the unique and distinct value that occupational therapy brings to interprofessional teams, and how to refer to and leverage the strengths of team members from diverse backgrounds and other professions to foster success.

Emphasizes the hands-on assessment methods necessary for considering the impact of characteristics of the body on occupational performance. Students will gain the specific skills of manual muscle testing, goniometry, and assessment of balance and will administer common occupational therapy tools to assess sensory processing and peripheral sensation including visual function. Students will consider the influences of anatomy, neuroanatomy, and kinesiology on skilled performance of human occupations.

Explores the impact of intervention to alter and change characteristics of the body. Students will learn specific interventions for improving strength, endurance, balance, sensory processing, and atypical muscle tone. Students will investigate the evidence for the use of these methods and learn how to use them judiciously and with data based decision making. Students will also consider alternatives that modify tasks, environments, or systems to improve access to desired occupations and activities.

Applies coursework with clients in the field, through engagement in emerging practice areas, student run free clinics, faculty led clinical experiences, and simulation. Students will complete an IPE/FWE passport across a 3 course “OT In Action” sequence.

Examines the core assumptions and research findings about the positive effect of happiness, well-being, and resilience on persistence, interpersonal relationships, and work performance in healthcare. Students will learn how to balance positive and negative emotions, use science to achieve optimal human functioning and develop effective skills to promote well-being in the context of healthcare systems, and interprofessional teams. The course covers the role of specific behaviors, values, mindsets, and skills in sustaining well-being in the face of healthcare delivery, interprofessional roles, and team dynamics. Students will learn how to assess and build personal, patient, team, and organizational resilience and understand its impact on healthcare outcomes, professional development, and career satisfaction.

Applies understanding of human occupation. Guides students through the clinical reasoning process to complete all aspects of occupational therapy evaluation from beginning to end, using a variety of client cases across multiple healthcare settings and across the lifespan. Students will make decisions, throughout the process of referral, evaluation plan, assessment administration, interpretation, and reporting findings both verbally and in written documentation.

Integrates all prior knowledge of human occupation and intervention, with content from the evaluation thread of courses, to allow students to plan interventions for cases across settings and the lifespan. Students hone skills in intervention planning, goal writing, documentation, and billing and coding while sharpening their ability to provide justification for their choices using multiple forms of clinical reasoning and solid evidence.

Advances practice through engagement in cutting edge and innovative areas of occupational therapy practice. The rapid pace of technological change requires occupational therapy students and practitioners to engage in continual learning to maintain competency. Students will be exposed to a variety of emerging practice areas, and new technologies applied to occupational therapy practice to support human occupation. As a foundation to innovation, students will be exposed to the idea of occupational therapists as the original “makers” through an examination of the profession’s history with creating tools to solve novel problems.

Immerses students in community advocacy and interventions focusing on the specific occupational needs of New Haven and surrounding areas. Students apply skills learned in other courses to convey the distinct value of occupational therapy to important community partners, advocate to key leaders, and seek ways to implement the solutions they developed in OT525. Students will engage in strategies of program evaluation and quality improvement as they consider their implementation plans, processes, and outcomes.

Applies coursework with clients in the field, through engagement in emerging practice areas, student run free clinics, faculty led clinical experiences, and simulation. Students will complete an IPE/FWE passport across a 3 course “OT In Action” sequence.

Guides students to turn their passion for occupational therapy into a successful career. Through exploration of personal values, interests, and strengths, students will develop a clear understanding of their unique career path. Covers topics such as developing a professional identity, job searching, creating a strong resume and cover letter, interviewing, and negotiating job offers. This course emphasizes the importance of networking, mentorship, ongoing professional development, and engagement in professional OT organizations. By the end of the course, students will have completed their professional portfolio, including a well-crafted plan for their occupational therapy career, and the tools and resources needed to achieve their goals.

Provides occupational therapy students with an opportunity to engage in clinical practice under the supervision of a Fieldwork Educator who is a practicing clinician. Students are required by occupational therapy national organizations to be placed in more than one fieldwork situation. Placements are therefore selected to expose students to a variety of client ages, diagnoses, and clinical settings. These placements are part of your educational package, with continued faculty assistance and peer interaction, and with the goal of producing competent, entry-level therapists by the end of the experience. Level II fieldwork, in total, must be the equivalent of 24 full-time weeks so each of the Making a Differences courses involves 12 weeks of full time clinical practice.

Provides occupational therapy students with an opportunity to engage in clinical practice under the supervision of a Fieldwork Educator who is a practicing clinician. Students are required by occupational therapy national organizations to be placed in more than one fieldwork situation. Placements are therefore selected to expose students to a variety of client ages, diagnoses, and clinical settings. These placements are part of your educational package, with continued faculty assistance and peer interaction, and with the goal of producing competent, entry-level therapists by the end of the experience. Level II fieldwork, in total, must be the equivalent of 24 full-time weeks so each of the Making a Differences courses involves 12 weeks of full time clinical practice.

Provides a practice certification exam prior to beginning level II fieldwork to help students gauge their continued learning needs as they enter clinical practice.

Provides occupational therapy students with an opportunity to engage in clinical practice under the supervision of a Fieldwork Educator who is a practicing clinician. Students are required by occupational therapy national organizations to be placed in more than one fieldwork situation. Placements are therefore selected to expose students to a variety of client ages, diagnoses, and clinical settings. These placements are part of your educational package, with continued faculty assistance and peer interaction, and with the goal of producing competent, entry-level therapists by the end of the experience. Level II fieldwork, in total, must be the equivalent of 24 full-time weeks so each of the Making a Differences courses involves 12 weeks of full time clinical practice.

Provides occupational therapy students with an opportunity to engage in clinical practice under the supervision of a Fieldwork Educator who is a practicing clinician. Students are required by occupational therapy national organizations to be placed in more than one fieldwork situation. Placements are therefore selected to expose students to a variety of client ages, diagnoses, and clinical settings. These placements are part of your educational package, with continued faculty assistance and peer interaction, and with the goal of producing competent, entry-level therapists by the end of the experience. Level II fieldwork, in total, must be the equivalent of 24 full-time weeks so each of the Making a Differences courses involves 12 weeks of full time clinical practice.

Provides a two day certification exam preparation course as well as a practice certification exam after completing level II fieldwork experiences, to focus students study plans for passing the national certification exam.

Nature and scope of public health; basic concepts and principles for professional practice; development of a context for further study. Scheduled fall semesters.

Foundations and principles of discipline and other profession related issues. Preparation of health promotion professionals. Scheduled fall semesters.

A cross-cultural, interdisciplinary approach to women’s health issues focusing primarily on 20th century North America. Engages with the politics of women’s health including self-care, health activism and alternative medicine and focuses on strategies for empowerment in exploring and evaluating health care options. Cross-listed as WMS 505. Scheduled irregularly.

Ecological analysis of forces that affect personal and community health status. Scheduled during summer session.

The statistics of rates and proportions and the parametric and non-parametric tests associated with their estimation. Intended for those individuals in the fields of public health, clinical services, and other human service professionals. Scheduled spring semesters.

Scientific inquiry in public health; research proposal development; interpretation and application of research literature. Scheduled fall semesters.

Introduces students to qualitative research and evaluation methods in public health, as well as other fields that are grounded in social justice and equity. Students will learn the basic steps of qualitative data collection, analysis and interpretation. Students will participate in thorough and inclusive discussions of qualitative research paradigms and best uses for qualitative data collection, analysis and interpretation. Students will participate in thorough and inclusive discussions of qualitative research paradigms and best uses for qualitative research.

Review of biological, epidemiological and psycho-sociological bases of health-related behaviors. Scheduled fall semesters.

Explore diversity and multicultural issues and concerns from a public health management and leadership perspective. Students learn skills of human resource management, effective teamwork, conflict resolution, and workplace diversity which are essential for effective public health leadership.

Health service managers and their roles, management functions and process, budgeting, organizational culture, leadership, and motivation. Scheduled fall semesters.

Advanced exploration of leadership practice in a public health setting, focusing on leadership theory, ethical issues, financial management, health services provision, and legal considerations.

Utilization of data, information and compute applications in public health practice for strategic planning and organizational development.

Methods of identifying risk factors and determining effects of disease on human populations. Scheduled spring semesters.

This course provides instruction and hands-on experience in the analysis and interpretation of data from epidemiologic studies. This course builds upon introductory courses in biostatistics, research and epidemiology.

Methods of identifying protective and risk factors of social, physical,emotional, and psychological health conditions and health disparities related to global aging.

Analyzes the structure, function and policy issues associated with public health and medical care in the United States. Scheduled spring semesters.

Selected health related field-study projects to various parts of the world, as announced by the department. Scheduled summer semesters.

Conceptualizations and technical skills for the planning and evaluation of population based, health-related programs and interventions. Scheduled spring semester.

Methods (i.e., educational strategies, group and individual processes, community approaches, etc.) used in health promotion and disease prevention programs to impact individual and community health behavior. Scheduled fall semesters.

Development of a thesis protocol. Scheduled fall semesters. Course taken as pass/fail only.

Implementation of research design from approved thesis protocol and written presentation of findings. Scheduled spring semesters. Course taken as pass/fail only.

A comprehensive capstone experience that integrates the philosophy, ethics, concepts, skills and strategies of public health practice. Course taken as pass/fail only.

A vigorous learning experience integrating classroom preparation with field work. Completed under the supervision of an experienced health professional with the guidance of an on-campus faculty member. Scheduled fall, spring, and summer semesters. Course taken as pass/fail only.

Examination of developments, issues, and/or creative work in the field of Public Health.

Identification and investigation of a student’s special interest in the field of public health under faculty supervision.

An overview of current topics in Applied Physics Research. An introduction of scientific writing, speaking and professional topics.

The development of the laws of physics in mathematical form. The application of these laws to physical problems and a discussion of the mathematical methods employed.

The development of the laws of physics in mathematical form. The application of these laws to physical problems and a discussion of the mathematical methods employed.

Provides a highly interdisciplinary introduction to the science of nanoscale materials (nanoscience). Topics will include historical background, characterization techniques, physics and chemistry of nanoscience materials, fabrication techniques, nanoscale applications and ethical/societal considerations.

Introduces the state-of-the-art techniques commonly used in the characterization of nanomaterials. Two important aspects of characterization, imaging and chemical analysis, are included. Emphasizes force, transmission and scanning electron microscopy.

The capstone experience for the Graduate Certificate in Nanotechnology. Students chose an appropriate topic in nanotechnology in consultation with the instructor, perform a literature search, design the experiments and perform the data collection and analyses, write up the project following the style of a professional journal article, and present their results to their peers and instructor in the format of a formal scientific presentation.

Provides the student with a basic understanding of the scientific principles associated with optics and optical image formation, as well as image capture, processing and analysis. An end-to-end treatment of the imaging system is employed to illustrate the inter-relationships of the concepts introduced. The student will become familiar with systems analyses of simple imaging systems and image analysis methods.

The interference of light is discussed in detail. Applications to high-resolution imaging and precision measurement are covered, including techniques such as electronic speckle pattern interferometry, long baseline optical interferometry and related techniques. The student will become familiar with the basic performance metrics and main types of interferometers in use today.

The student will conduct a research project in physics either on campus or in the context of an internship with a local company. The special project may either be a technological special project or an entrepreneurial special project. There will be a product as defined in the School of Graduate Studies guidelines for special projects at the conclusion of the course. May be repeated for credit 1 time; up to 6 credits total.

The student will develop a thesis proposal according to accepted style guidelines, including a current literature review of the thesis topic and a description of the project design, and begin the research.

Thesis investigation conducted under the supervision of an approved adviser. Completion of the written thesis and oral defense of the research work in the thesis.

Prerequisite: departmental permission.

Analysis of research methods currently used for the study of politics. Traditional, behavioral, and post-behavioral methods are discussed. Training in the writing of graduate-level theses is also provided.

Analysis of the government and politics of Japan (the Great Dragon), the four little Dragons of East Asia (Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore) and the other industrializing states of the Western Pacific Rimlands.

The development, structure, functions, and politics of American government at the state and local levels. Constitutional problems; state and local government; organizational; judicial, and financial problems; interrelationships, and positions within the federal system. Scheduled irregularly.

Addresses leadership in the public interest in the context of government and non-profit organizations. Examines leadership traits and skills, vision setting, conflict management, and ethics in leadership.

An Examination of the roles of Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, and Native Americans in comparison with Whites in the U.S. political system. Issues about political participation, voting behavior, affirmative action, and public policy are examined.

Examination of the public policy-making process to include policy theories, models, analytical approaches, evaluation methods, and case studies.

Communist and post-communist governments in the former Soviet Union and East Central Europe.

The structure of government in urban areas and the nature of political power as it deals with the key problems of education, employment, housing, race and federal and state government.

World politics since World War II through the study of major international developments and problems of our times. The power struggle and ideological conflict of this period, with particular focus on specific issues and areas that contribute to tension or stability. Scheduled irregularly. (Formerly PSC 590).

Analysis of the changing problems and aspects of contemporary international politics, with special emphasis on the relations of the United States with Europe, Russia, China, the Middle East, and the Third World. Scheduled irregularly. (Formerly PSC 593).

Examination of the emergence of globalization and its impact on political institutions and public policy-making within and among nations with an emphasis on global cooperation and transnational policy issues. Scheduled irregularly.

For thesis students only. Development of thesis proposal, including: introduction, literature review, statement of the problem, hypothesis, and research design.

Examination of the interconnections between urban and suburban America in terms of governance, policy decision-making, housing, crime, and sprawl.

Implementation of research design from approved thesis proposal and written presentation of findings, including analysis of data, results, discussions, summary, conclusions, and recommendations for future study.

A supervised public service internship at the state, local, national or international level providing practical training. Elaboration of applicable theories of public organizations. Always offered.

Examination of developments, issues, and/or creative work in the field of political science.

Always offered.

A research project developed and executed in consultation with a faculty member for fulfillment of the capstone requirement for the political science master's degree.

Methods of scientific investigation, experimental designs and appropriate analyses of data, procedures of developing, analyzing, and interpreting original research problems, critical analysis of published research. Scheduled fall semesters.

An examination of the relationships between behavior and experience. Topics include methodology, basic learning processes and parameters, theoretical interpretations, and applications to training and adjustment. Scheduled fall semesters of odd years.

Current research and thinking on major issues in behavior, controversial issues and theoretical interpretations. Scheduled spring semesters.

Associative learning, memory, thinking, and attention. Theoretical models, including statistical, cognitive, and information processing. Scheduled fall semesters of even years.

This is an advanced course in the major current theories of motivation. An emphasis will be placed on the evaluation of current research and its implications for these theories. The student will be required to read original sources and journals as well as secondary sources. The course will be conducted in a seminar fashion.

Empirical investigation into theories of socio-emotional, cognitive, and physical development in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Scheduled fall semesters.

The organization and dynamics of social groups, the development and modification of opinions and attitudes, conformity and influence, aggression, and altruism. Scheduled irregularly.

A comprehensive survey of leading theorists, social, cultural, and biological determinants. Scheduled irregularly.

Learning and behavior problems of children: neuroses, psychoses, character disorders, and learning disabilities. Scheduled spring semesters.

Differential diagnosis of character; neurotic, psychotic, and organic disorders frequently observed in clinic and school settings. Practical diagnosis using illustrative case material and test protocols. Appropriate disposition of cases and recommendations for treatment. Scheduled fall and spring semesters.

Field experience in a psychological research acting under the direction of field supervisor. Application of ethical, theoretical, and practical aspects of psychological research and various data detection environments to the university. Course may be repeated one time for credit and taken as pass/fail only.

Method and theory of assessment of intellectual and cognitive functions, administration, scoring, and interpretation of Weschler and other such scales; dynamics of test situation, observation, and report writing. Scheduled fall semesters.

Personality and social evaluation through the use of clinical techniques, including projective testing, trait measurement, clinical observation, and interview. Administration and scoring of standard clinical tests, including the Rorschach, Thematic Apperception Test, and MMPI-2. Scheduled spring semesters.

Supervised experience in administering psychological assessments and writing reports under the direction of licensed psychologist, including the application of ethical, theoretical, and practical aspects of psychological assessment. Course may be repeated one time for credit and taken as pass/fail only.

Psychological research about women is examined in light of its contributions to psychology as a science, including its social and political implications. The course also explores health, diagnosis, and therapy for women. Cross-listed as WMS 560. Scheduled fall semesters of odd years.

Functional organization of the nervous system viewed at both the molecular and molar levels of analysis. Discussion of research findings and theoretical models of brain development, sensory, motor, and cognitive behaviors, the mechanisms of action of major medications used to treat neurological or psychiatric dysfunctions and the impact of genetics, nutrition, sex differences and stress on physiology and behavior. Scheduled irregularly.

Students develop expertise in the research literature, generating an original hypothesis, and developing a feasible research design. They also work towards finding a thesis supervisor.

Refining a thesis question and developing a research project in consultation with their faculty adviser. Student must successfully defend their thesis prospectus following department guidelines.

Implementation of research design from approved thesis prospectus. Student must successfully defend their project following department guidelines.

Examination of developments, issues, and/or creative work in the field of psychology.

Examination of developments, issues, and/or creative work in the field of psychology.

Identification and investigation of a problem. Preparation and presentation of a scholarly document, summarizing the study or research.

This course examines the instructional methods that support content area instruction and reflect disciplinary literacies. The course focuses on efficient reading, writing, speaking, and study strategies across the curriculum and with diverse populations.

Provides an overview of content area literacy and developmentally appropriate reading instruction at middle and high school levels focusing on efficient reading, writing, and study strategies with diverse populations. Incorporates instructional technology and is required for secondary content area certification. Typically scheduled fall and spring semesters.

Basics of oral and written language systems: Phonology, orthography, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. Emphasizes implications for understanding stages of literacy development and literacy acquisition in typical and diverse learners. Includes models of reading. Typically scheduled fall and spring semesters.

Connects reading and writing at the elementary through secondary levels. Candidates examine the developing writing skills of all K-12 students, including learners with special needs. Includes technological applications to the writing process and evaluation of writing using formal and informal measures.

This course provides pre-service candidates in education preparation with an intensive overview of instructional strategies and pedagogical issues related to literacy development of young children as well as a survey of language and literacy skills necessary to learn to read in the primary grades during elementary school.

Building upon theoretical foundations of the prerequisite literacy course, integration of language arts and children's literature to support children's continuing reading development with emphasis on fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing. Use of evidence-based instructional strategies, technological innovations, and multicultural perspectives to expand academic literacies among diverse learners. Field experience option included. Scheduled fall, spring, and summers in odd years.

An overview of the reading and language arts program in middle and high school. Integrates content area reading and writing with discipline-specific literacies and study skills across the curriculum with diverse populations. Use of instructional technology.

An overview of the elementary reading and English language arts program focusing on current theories of reading development, classroom assessment, instructional practices for diverse learners, and materials. Historical trends in reading instruction, multicultural perspectives, and technological innovations included.

Methods of evaluating children’s literacy performance using a variety of classroom screening tests, progress monitoring, and other assessment tools. Introduction of basic measurement concepts. Consideration of language, culture, and special needs. Use of technology in assessment and reporting.

Examines how narrative represents a “tradition of thought” in content area study, cultural exploration, and the analysis of current events. Candidates explore new pedagogical methods and materials to enhance teaching and professional collaboration.

Individual diagnostic evaluation of reading and writing to assess strengths and needs. Use of formal and informal assessment tools appropriate for students from diverse backgrounds. Guided preparation of a diagnostic report.

Theory and practice of literacy interventions for students experiencing moderate to severe literacy difficulties, including dyslexia. Meeting the needs of students, including diverse learners, with data-driven, research and evidence-based structured literacy interventions. Use of technology in intervention is explored.

An in-depth understanding of the literacy challenges faced by Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) students is gained. Issues related to distinguishing language differences from language-based reading disabilities in CLD reading and writing will be examined.

An in-depth understanding of the literacy challenges faced by Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) students is gained. Issues related to distinguishing language differences from language-based reading disabilities in CLD reading and writing will be examined.

Provides a supervised clinical experience developing and implementing a data-driven research-based structured literacy intervention for struggling K-12 learners. Technology use in intervention is considered.

The first of two courses in leadership skills for the Reading and Language Arts Consultant which emphasize developing, organizing, administering and supervising effective school wide literacy programs K-12. Scheduled fall and spring semesters.

Understanding reading and language arts research and the application of evidence-based practice in an action research practicum and seminar. Students learn basic research principles, review educational research on effective literacy practice, and are supervised in designing and implementing an action research project in a school setting.

Focus on design, development, implementation, and evaluation of research based reading and language arts intervention programs in K-12 schools to support students experiencing literacy difficulties. Addresses the special needs of diverse learners. Use of technology to support the remedial reading and remedial language arts program.

The second of two courses in leadership for the Reading and Language Arts Consultant. A site-based practicum in which candidates apply principles of instructional programming, the change process, coaching, and professional development. Includes planning and participating in the annual SCSU Literacy Conference.

An introduction to the history, philosophy and concepts of recreation therapy services in community and institutional settings. Various models of practice will be explored as well as the corresponding role of the Recreation Therapy Professional. Medical terminology and goal writing will be introduced.

Applications of play for hospitalized children and their families are explored. Topics include the impact of illness-related stressors on the child and family systems, diversity within these systems and service delivery.

The role of the child life specialist will be further explored. Topics will include delivery of care, the role of developmental and psychological theories in assessment and interventions, facilitating activities to relieve stress and/or pain, and understanding the developmental conceptions of death.

Current biopsychosocial needs of people with disabilities. Interdisciplinary coordination, within institutional and community settings, in providing services to the disabled is scrutinized. Scheduled summer semesters.

Investigating and utilizing both theory and practice, will introduce students to a high level of planning, assessment, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic recreation services. Scheduled spring semesters of even years.

Through both instruction and observation, students will gain a management perspective as it relates to the delivery and evaluation of recreational therapy across the continuum of care/service delivery settings. Course content emphasizes client specific assessment, treatment and program planning, documentation and evaluation.

Through instruction, observation, and practice, students will gain an understanding of the varying roles of the therapeutic recreation specialist. In the class/laboratory settings, students will identify and apply the principles of planning, leading, and evaluating therapeutic intervention techniques used in the rehabilitation process for individuals with disabilities.

An exploration of topics and principles related to the legal environment of leisure service agencies. Students develop risk management plans appropriate to their professional careers. Scheduled spring semesters of even years. Field trips are required.

Services Principles and application of program planning and implementation. Consideration is given to program content, the “how to” as well as problem solution and evaluation. Scheduled fall semesters of odd years.

The identification of trends and critical issues as well as the examination of models for implementing community park and recreation services. Scheduled spring semesters of even years.

Organization, functioning, operations, and problems of park and recreation management in leisure areas. Analysis, programming concepts, principles, and values involved in planning a comprehensive system of interrelated urban park and recreation areas. Scheduled fall semesters of odd years.

For recreation, park, and leisure service practitioners seeking knowledge and techniques to conduct interest surveys, feasibility studies, appraisals, program evaluations, projections, and other types of research related to recreation. Scheduled summer and spring semesters of even years.

Survey of contemporary and future facilities in recreation and related services including procedures and practices of program and property analysis and design. Scheduled spring semesters of odd years.

Exploration of concepts of leadership leading to the acquisition of skills used in developing and directing services that meet the needs of service participants. Leadership theories, styles, methods, and techniques are analyzed.

Examination of theories and methods of community development through the lens of leisure and sport services. Benefits, approaches, and processes will be explored.

Trends and delivery of therapeutic recreational services to people with disabilities; the relationship of therapeutic recreation to other rehabilitation services; legislation, literature, and administrative practices. Scheduled fall semesters of odd years.

Faculty approved and supervised experience in the area of student’s interest. Position should be at a supervisory or administrative level. Course taken as pass/fail only.

An introduction to the philosophy, principles, and techniques of leisure education as a modality in recreation therapy. Exploration of implications for curriculum development and implementation in various healthcare settings and leisure service delivery systems.

In-depth evaluation of the provision of therapeutic recreation services to individuals with varied chronic and traumatic disabilities. Implications for the development of a continuum of care; health care accreditation process; funding methods; outcome measurement systems; process of total quality management (TQM). Scheduled spring semesters of odd years.

Requires three parts: a proposal, final project, and a written report. Students are assigned to an adviser to complete these requirements. Specific special project guidelines are available on the School of Graduate Studies website. Course taken as pass/fail only.

Examination of funding opportunities, designing grant projects, and development of writing grant proposals will be explored. Development of skills, knowledge, and ability to pursue opportunities from a variety of foundation, corporation, and state and federal sources.

A course presenting the history and evolution of scientific thought and practice. Discusses the context in which scientific beliefs and paradigms are held. Will include significant advancements in science, as well as presenting trends, modes of thought and development of ethics.

A comprehensive study of reform programs and initiatives as they relate to science education. Examines designing learning environments, identification of effective methodologies, implementation of assessment techniques and curriculum development. Includes a discussion of state and national standards in science education.

General science concepts are presented through assigned readings, lecture demonstrations, and discussions for teaching grades 7-12. For teaching certification only. Fieldwork required.

Characteristics and special needs of K-12 students with exceptionalities; historical and legislative foundations for special education; assessment, planning and delivery of individualized special education instructions; collaborative role of special educators in working with other professionals and families.

This course introduces students to principles of learning and development by reviewing relevant theoretical and historical approaches within education and psychology.

The development of appropriate academic, social, behavior, and communication curriculum and the implementation of evidence based practices for exceptional individuals.

Assessment methods, lesson planning and evidence based instructional strategies for teaching components of reading and writing instruction to students with special needs are discussed, demonstrated, and applied in relation to developmental and instructional theory.