Graduate
Course Offerings
Fall '11
Number in parentheses refers to credit hours.
Note: Course listings may be changed pending updates by individual departments.
Business Administration
BUL 5810
The Legal Environment of Business (3)
Will create an awareness of the laws and of the legal, political, and social institutions which impact upon business activity. Will emphasize public law and governmental regulation. Landmark legislation and judicial decisions will be examined.
FIN 5425
Problems in Financial Management (3)
An advanced case course including in-depth study of selected topics such as valuation theory and the investment, financing, and dividend decisions of the firm.
FIN 5515
Investment Management and Analysis (3)
Analysis of financial assets with emphasis on the securities market, the valuation of individual securities, and portfolio management.
MAN 5501
Operations Management (3)
Develops a conceptual framework which is useful in describing the nature of the operations function, with emphasis on identifying basic issues in managing the operations of a service organization.
MAN 5716
Economic and Business Conditions Analysis (3)
Problems of managing the firm in relation to the changing economic environment. Analysis of major business fluctuations and development of forecasting techniques.
MAN 5721
Strategy and Business Policy (3)
Prerequisite: All other master of business administration core courses
The relation between theories and practices of management; utilizing theories in strategic decision making and including a methodology for strategic decision making.
MAR 5409
Business-to-Business Sales and Marketing (3)
This course focuses on building and managing relationships with business customers. It will cover business-to-business management issues, with an emphasis on topics at the mid-to-upper management level. Specific strategic marketing issues include problems and opportunities that leverage an understanding of the entire supply chain. Sales will deal primarily with complex, large/key account management and customer relations. Sales management issues will concentrate on managing a sales force focused on complex accounts.
MAR 5465
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (3)
This course analyzes functions involved and variables needed to control flow of materials; emphasis is on economic environment for materials acquisition and allocation.
REE 5105
Real Estate Valuation (3)
Covers topics fundamental to the valuation of real estate, including the process, procedures and valuation methods. The course focuses on the valuation of income-producing properties. Advanced topics in valuation are presented.
Coaching
PET 5735
Advanced Coaching (3)
This course covers key topics pertaining to coaching, from developing a coaching philosophy to managing a team effectively. Topics include the eight domains of coaching competencies, thus addressing the National Standards for Sport Coaches.
Communication Disorders
SPA 5012
Communication Science (4)
This course provides an overview of the speech sciences. Information integrrates scientific material relating to the acoustics, anatomy, and physiology of speech production and perception. Specific topics include sound, respiration, phonation, articulation, audition, and the nervous system along with clinical cases that affect these areas of speech science. This introductory course is expected to serve as a basis for understanding the science of speech and to provide a foundation for advanced graduate-level coursework in speech functions.
SPA 5033
Clinical Audiology (4)
This course introduces the field and practice of audiology as a prerequisite to graduate studies in Communication Sciences and Disorders or as a supplement to studies in related fields. Topics include the naturemeasurement, and perception of sound; basic anatomy and physiology of the human auditory system; the nature, causes, and effects of hearing impairment; basic hearing assessment; treatment options for hearing impairment; as well as information regarding assessment and treatment of special populations.
SPA 5055
Professional Tools in Speech-Language Pathology (3)
This course repeats with different topics covered each semester. Topics covered include clinical bases for planning and conduct of therapy, behavior management, counseling, ethics, certification and licensure, instrumentation, and clinical research methods.
SPA 5102
Neurological Basis of Communication (4)
This course provides an overview of the normal neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of human communication (speech, language, and hearing), while also covering introductory information related to neuropathologies and clinical causes taht affect communication. This courses serves as a basis for understanding the normative and pathological processes that affect human communication and provides a foundation for advanced, graduate-level coursework in speech, language, and cognitive functions. Classes are primarily lecture based and are supplemented by videotapes, illustrations, handouts, in-class review activities, and Internet activities. Lectures follow the text but not necessarily in order of the chapters.
SPA 5204
Phono Disorders (3)
This course identifies and examines traditional and psycholinguistic theory and approaches to management of defective articulation. Provides the student with training in the treatment of defective articulation.
SPA 5252
Speech Production and Swallowing Disorders (3)
A foundation course to prepare SLP students to evaluate and manage communication disorders of voice, fluency, and articulation plus dysphasia and laryngectomy.
SPA 5432
Autism and Severe Communicative Disabilities (3)
Strategies for language and communication assessment and intervention of children, adolescents, and adults with autism and other severe communicative disabilities. Includes functional analysis of challenging behaviors and decision making for the selection of augmentative communication systems.
SPA 5559
Augmentative Communication Systems (3)
This course provides an overview of augmentative and alternative communication systems (AAC) and the process for selecting and implementing these systems. Application of AAC systems for nonspeaking individuals with developmental and acquired disorders is covered.
Criminology
CCJ 5078
Computer Applications in Criminal Justice (3)
This course introduces the computer and the Internet. Will include a discussion of the use of these technologies within the criminal justice system. Class will cover word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, and Internet applications such as email, chat, forum discussions, search engines, Web page browsers, etc.
CCJ 5606
Survey of Criminological Theories (3)
Covers the major theories of criminal Involvement, with attention to each theory's history, hypothesis, and empirical adequacy.
CCJ 5705
Research Methods in Criminology I (3)
Research design for criminological studies with an emphasis on data collection methods, measurement of validity and reliability, and causal analysis.
CCJ 6920
Death Penalty (3)
For this course, contents will vary as instructors present different developments, problems, and controversies.
Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
ADE 5083
Human Resource Development (3)
Comprehensive survey of the structure and function of human resource development in organizations. Focus is on alternative perspectives, professional roles and competencies, and organizational features affecting Human Resource Development operations and programs.
ADE 5385
Adult Learning (3)
A critical examination of major problems in adult learning. Emphasis given to the psychological factors affecting learning ability, achievement, and motivation through the adult life-cycle.
CGS 5310
Information Management Technology in Education (3)
A course in information technology for the management of administrative and instructional programs in the educational system.
EDA 5192
Educational Leadership (3)
Identification of basic leadership theories, motivation, group dynamics, planning, and change processes in educational settings.
EDA 5219
Human and Fiscal Resources (3)
This course examines public education as an economic institution, emphasizing the relationship between the purposes of schooling and the human and fiscal-resource allocation role of the principal. Issues involving recruitment, selection, retention of school personnel, and collective bargaining are examined as they relate to state and federal law.
EDA 5232
Legal Aspects of Public School Administration (3)
A survey of legal issues involving public schools, including the rights and responsibilities of students and teachers, risk management in the school setting, powers of local boards and superintendents, legal liability and accountability, and documentation and evaluation. Students review case law, state and federal statutes, constitutional provisions, and regulatory standards.
EDA 5423
Decision-Oriented Educational Research (3)
Concepts and methods for producing information for the purpose of school improvement.
EDA 5501
Assistant Principalship (3)
This course provides an overview of research on the position of the K-12 Assistant Principal. The course addresses issues or role ambiguity, socialization, ethics, discipline, instruction, and various aspects of personnel management.
EDA 5503
The Principalship (3)
This course provides a systemic approach to address the leadership and management roles, responsibilities, opportunities, and challenges of principals and other building administrators. It promotes a thorough understanding of the interrelationships among the various components of schools and how they must be addressed systemically in order for students and schools to achieve measurable gains.
EDA 5931
Special Topics in Educational Administration: Practicum (1–3)
Content varies to provide opportunity to study current issues in educational administration and topics not offered in other courses. May be repeated as topics vary to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.
EDG 5250
Basic Concepts in Curriculum Planning and Organization (3)
Provides the student with an in-depth view of curriculum and instruction; and a knowledge base for planning, designing, organizing, and implementing a program of curriculum and instruction.
EDG 6925
Advanced Instructional Design and Development (3)
Prerequisites: EDP 5216, EME 5603
This is an advanced instructional design course for instructional systems majors. You will develop course, unit, and lesson level learning outcomes applying information processing theory and R.M. Gagne's conditions of learning model.
Emergency Management
PAD 5376
Introduction to Terrorism (3)
This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts, theories, principles, and practices of terrorism and terrorist events.
PAD 5377
Advanced Topics in Terrorism (3)
Prerequisite: PAD 5376
This course reviews the contemporary evolution of terrorism and the current direction of global terrorism with regards to domestic policies and programs.
PAD 5378
Disaster Systems (3)
As potential practitioners, it is vital that participating graduate students not only recognize the underlying concepts, principles, and theories in modern disaster response operations, but they must also comprehend the intricate interdependencies of these systems. Of equal importance is the impact information technology has upon these systems.
PAD 5397
Foundations in Emergency Management (3)
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts, theories, principles, and practices of emergency management.
PAD 5398
Emergency Management Programs, Planning, and Policy (3)
This course examines functional demands that emergency managers should be aware of in crafting emergency management programs. Students investigate how public policy choices impact emergency planning and the consequences of a disaster event.
PAD 5935
Public Health and Emergency Management (3)
PAD 5935
Seminar: International Comparative Development (3)
PAD 6300
Government Administration in Florida (3)
This is an online course on Florida government, including its history, constitutions, politics, policies, and intergovernmental relations. The course examines the role of public administrators in the existing pattern of relationships between federal, state, and local governments with emphasis on administrative organization and public policy.
Event Management
LEI 5316
Event Planning Management (3)
This is an advanced course in event management focusing on managerial aspects of event operations such as economic impact, assessment, infrastructure, safe operations, staging and production, food and beverage operations, vendors, and volunteers.
LEI 5317
Event Management Issues in Ethics and Risk Management (3)
This advanced course in event management focuses on issues and considerations in event planning ethics, risk management, and safety.
LEI 5942
Event Management Issues in Ethics and Risk Management (3)
Prerequisites: LEI 5316, 5317, 5563.
This course provides students with an opportunity to apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes developed during their academic preparation. It is also aimed at helping students gain valuable experience in management of events. Students complete a minimum of 150 hours over an extended period of time, but not less than twelve (12) weeks.
Geographic Information Systems
GEO 5934
Computer Cartography (3)
A variety of subjects is offered on an occasional basis under the heading of "Special Topics." Recent offerings include the Geography of Hunger, Advanced GIS, and Globalization.
GIS 5101
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3)
This course is a hands-on course on GIS topics, including locational control, spatial data structures, spatial cartographic statistics, modeling and analysis, trends in decision support, sensors, and geographic methods.
Higher Education
EDH 5051
Higher Education in America: Basic Understanding (3)
A survey course designed to introduce students to the study of American higher education, this course provides a base of knowledge that serves as a platform for continued learning and in-depth study of the field. Sections include the historic origins and contemporary status of American higher education, variations in institutional models and cultures, disciplined based perspectives on student life, management issues, academic life and the role of faculty, and external pressures for change and reform.
EDH 5405
Legal Aspects of Higher Education (3)
This course is designed to enable students to identify and apply legal principles that place limits on authority, define individual and corporate liability and inform standards of educational practice in public and private higher education institutions. Subject matter and content areas have been selected according to their relevance to contemporary concerns of postsecondary education leaders. The course includes case problems designed for small group and individual analysis, and a selection of judicial decisions emphasizing contemporary legal issues and their resolution.
EDH5406
Ethical Leadership in Higher Education (3)
This course offers an opportunity to study leadership and ethics issues in the higher education setting, to analyze ethical dilemmas confronting higher education leaders, to gain experience in examining practical ethical problems confronted in professional work, and to clarify your own professional leadership and ethical standards.
EDH 5504
Institutional Advancement (3)
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the nature and scope of a comprehensive institutional advancement program for public or private, two-year or four-year colleges and universities. As this is an introductory course, students can expect to develop an understanding of the what, why and how regarding the growing trend among institutions to invest increasing amounts of resources in their institutional advancement programs. Course participants will gain an appreciation for the body of knowledge required to create, administer, and operate an institutional advancement program.
EDH 5639
Strategic Management in Higher Education (3)
The course provides a theoretical grounding in management, but with a focus on theory to practice. Students are introduced to the essentials of frontline supervision and management as they apply within the higher education environment. Students will develop knowledge and application of key management skills and strategies in organizing, leading, controlling, planning, and understanding their work environment.
Instructional Systems
EDF 5461
Introduction to Program Evaluation (3)
Overview of current evaluation theory and models; emphasis on role evaluation in needs assessment and planning phase of program development.
EDP 5935
Topics in Educational Psychology (3)
EME 5457
Introduction to Distance Learning (3)
This course provides an overview of the foundations of distance learning and online educational programs. It examines the design and technologies necessary for quality interactive education at a distance.
EME 5603
Introduction to Systematic Instructional Design (3)
An introductory course in the systematic design of instruction. Includes practical experience in developing and evaluating instructional materials.
EME 6691
Performance Systems Analysis (3)
Introduction to assessment techniques used to identify training and non-training needs. Projects include needs assessment, analysis, solution selection, and job and task analysis.
Library and Information Studies
LIS 5008
Advanced Online Searching (3)
This course presents the latest tools, resources, and techniques of searching online database systems (such as DialogWeb and Lexis/Nexis), various Web search tools (such as search engines, directories, and meta-search tools), and methods of delivering search results to clients.
LIS 5020
Foundations of the Information Professions (3)
This course provides background information about the information profession and aims to facilitate optimal information management. Topics include librarianship, the disciplines of library-information science (LIS) and of information technology (IT), the organizations and institutions of the information-provision environment, as well as the applications of technology to information provision.
LIS 5203
Assessing Information Needs (3)
Provides students with an overview of the user's perspective in the analysis of information needs and preferences. Provides the fundamentals to a broad approach, emphasizing a unifying structure, to understand human information seeking behaviors.
LIS 5263
Theory of Information Retrieval (3)
Prerequisite: LIS 5703
Theory of information retrieval for text, images, and sound. Discussion of various retrieval, query, and knowledge representation methods beyond Boolean models, including vector, probabilistic, and associative network models. Elaboration of concepts of retrieval performance efficiency and effectiveness beyond precision and recall. Relevant issues of user interfaces and hypertext are explored.
LIS 5271
Research in Information Studies (3)
Examines the principles and methods of systems analysis and research in the context of library and information studies. Considers problem identification and definition and techniques of data collection and analysis, including statistical analysis. The course also discusses typical problems studied.
LIS 5275
Usability Analysis (3)
Design, execution, and reporting of tests for the usability of information products and services. This includes cost justifying assessments and concepts of human cognition required for information processing.
LIS 5313
Design and Production of Media Resources (3)
Techniques for designing, producing, and evaluating media sources which meet specific instructional needs.
LIS 5362
Design and Production of Network Multimedia (3)
Examines the theory, concepts and techniques for designing, producing, and evaluating network multimedia resources to meet specific information needs. Students engage in collaborative design projects applying theoretical constructs from communication, education, engineering, graphic design, and information science to the provision of resources using emerging multimedia network technologies.
LIS 5367
Advanced Web Applications (3)
Prerequisite: LIS 5362
Examines theory, concepts, and techniques for designing, producing, and evaluating World Wide Web applications to meet specific information needs. Students engage in design projects applying theoretical constructs to the provision of Web-based information resources using advanced authoring techniques.
LIS 5403
Human Resources Management (3)
An examination of the basic concepts, practices, and problems of human resource management in information organizations.
LIS 5408
Management of Information Organizations (3)
Designed to develop a conceptual framework for integrating fundamental management concepts, principles, theories, and practices into an effective, personal management process that relates to information organizations of the 21st century.
LIS 5411
Introduction to Information Policy (3)
Examines selected fundamental policy questions relating to information use, access, and dissemination. Particular attention is given to complex policy issues that involve value conflicts among information ownership rights, personal privacy rights, and public access rights to information in a societal context.
LIS 5418
Introduction to Medical Informatics (3)
This survey course evaluates medical informatics from a stakeholder perspective. Beginning with a brief overview of the US health care system, the focus then shifts to understanding to what extent health information needs are met using technology for user such as providers of health care services, clinician educators, consumers, and caregivers.
LIS 5442
Information Leadership (3)
This course helps information professionals develop their leadership skills. Topics include how to think reflectively and strategically, lead ethically, influence others, work in teams, design functional organizations, and demonstrate leadership in action. Students focus on the personal values of leaders in the 21st century and analyze evidence-based leadership concepts.
LIS 5472
Digital Libraries(3)
Prerequisite: LIS 5362. Prerequisite or Corequisite: LIS 5703.
The course offers a comprehensive overview of digital libraries, beginning with the conceptual underpinnings of digital libraries and broadening to include issues in the design, management, and evaluation of digital libraries, such as collection management and digitization, knowledge representation, access and user interfaces, archiving and digital preservation, as well as evaluation. The course also discusses the research literature addressing digital-library development.
LIS 5484
Introduction to Data Networks for Information Professionals (3)
An introductory course concerned with networking and telecommunications as a means of providing information services to users. From LANs to the information superhighway, it includes an introduction to voice, data, and video telecommunications concepts, technical requirements, and application issues, in addition to techniques and management of such systems.
LIS 5511
Management of Information Collections (3)
This course covers the principles of collection development and intelligence gathering, including selection, acquisition, distribution, circulation, preservation, and deselection of information resources in academic, public, and special library environments.
LIS 5512
School Collection Development and Management (3)
This course provides an understanding of the attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary to manage human resources and provide effective leadership in a school library media program. Covers collection development and management in school libraries. Required for school media certification. It is recommended that students take this course the semester before taking the State of Florida media specialist exam.
LIS 5524
Instructional Role of the Informational Specialist (3)
The instructional role of the media specialist and methods of participating effectively in curricular planning, implementation, and evaluation.
LIS 5564
Information Needs of Children (3)
Materials for children in relation to their needs, interests and abilities. Evaluation and use of printed and audiovisual materials.
LIS 5565
Information Needs of Young Adults (3)
Study of media for young adults in relation to their characteristics, needs, interests and abilities. Evaluation and use of printed and audiovisual materials.
LIS 5566
Multicultural Literature and Information Resources for Children and Young Adults (3)
Course identifies and evaluates multicultural literature and information resources for children and young adults in relation to ethnicity and culture of ethnic minorities in the United States. Students will locate, access, read, evaluate, and develop strategies to use multicultural literature and other resources to meet information needs of children and young adults.
LIS 5576
Information Needs of Adults (3)
Selection criteria, aids in selection and evaluation of materials relative to adult needs, publishing and production trends. Emphasis is on contemporary print and non-print materials for public library collections.
LIS 5590
Museum Informatics (3)
Provides an introduction to the study of how technical innovations influence the social world of museums by exploring the nature of information technology in museums and the way modern information systems have shaped the museum environment.
LIS 5602
Marketing Library and Information Services
The course covers concepts, techniques, and illustrations needed to develop first-rate nonprofit marketing skills for libraries and information services. These skills facilitate cost-effective and customer-centered strategic planning.
LIS 5603
Introduction to Information Services (3)
Introduction to reference work using both print and online sources. Also addresses the relationship of reference work to other information services in libraries and other information-providing agencies.
LIS 5703
Information Organization (3)
Principles and techniques of bibliographic organization, including the description, subject analysis, and retrieval of recorded knowledge and information in bibliographies, catalogs, and machine-based systems. Emphasis is on the application of AACR2, Sears, and L. C. Subject Headings and the Dewey Decimal classification in the organization of library catalogs.
LIS 5711
Cataloging & Classifyification (3)
Prerequisite: LIS 5703
An examination of problems of entry, description, and subject analysis including L. C. classification. Also an analysis and evaluation of problems relating to the organization, operation, and management of a cataloging department.
LIS 5782
Database Management Systems (3)
Examines the basic principles, elements and concepts of design, implementation and utilization of database management systems. Within database management systems, treats various models of data and databases. Also considers the administrative tasks associated in the database management environment.
LIS 5916
Visual Reference Environment (3)
This course takes the consideration of selected topics and issues in information studies not included elsewhere in the curriculum. Credit is, and enrollment may be, determined by the instructor. Different sections may be taken in the same semester. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve semester hours.
LIS 5916
Information Security (3)
This course takes the consideration of selected topics and issues in information studies not included elsewhere in the curriculum. Credit is, and enrollment may be, determined by the instructor. Different sections may be taken in the same semester. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve semester hours.
Management Information Systems
ISM 5207
Advanced Database Management (3)
This course builds on basic database concepts. Topics include physical database design, advanced SQL, data warehousing, data mining, XML data and schemas, database administration and data center administration.
ISM 5315
Project Management (3)
This course has been designed to be relevant for all professionals confronting project-related tasks, with particular attention given to the information systems context. Course content includes an overview of technology, an introduction to software development approaches, facets of project management, and organizational issues related to successful project management.
ISM 5428
Knowledge Management and Business Intelligence (3)
This course examines knowledge management and business intelligence from an organizational perspective covering principles of knowledge management and business intelligence. Topics include strategic issues; systems design and development; and knowledge creation, capture, sharing, and application.
ISM 5507
E-Business (3)
This course examines e-business models. Topics include the application of business strategy, consumer behavior, and customer relationship theories in e-business environments; business-to-business and business-to-consumer arrangements; and supply chain and other e-business infrastructure issues.
Nursing
NGR 5003C
Health Assessment for the Advanced Practice Nurse (4)
This course provides the learner with a strong foundation in the health assessment skills requisite to advanced nursing practice. The focus of the course is the diagnostic reasoning process as it relates to building a clinical database. History taking, physical examination skills, laboratory, as well as diagnostic and radiographic modalities are included in the course content. The course has a clinical component wherein the students utilize the diagnostic process in drawing conclusions based upon a clinical database and formed through various assessment modalities.
NGR 5102
Theoretical Constructs for Nursing Science (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN or DNP program or instructor permission.
This course is designed to assist the learner in analyzing and evaluating selected theories appropriate for advanced-practice nursing. Topics cover the relationship between theory, practice, and research; sources of theory for the discipline; contributions and philosophies of early nurse leaders and theorists, as well as those from other disciplines that are appropriate to health care; the development and evaluation of nursing knowledge and theory; as well as the analysis and application of theories and models in nursing practice, education, administration, and research.
NGR 5140
Advanced Pathophysiology (4)
Prerequisites: BSC 2085, 2085L, 2086, 2086L
This course is designed to acquaint the nursing graduate student with the principles of pathophysiology appropriate to entry-level graduate work.
NGR 5714C
Instruction in Nursing Education: Design and Strategies (4)
Prerequisite: NGR 5713C.
This course introduces the graduate nursing student to instructional design and strategies for both classroom and clinical instruction. Emphasis is placed on the relationship among learning theories, the population of interest to be educated, the learning environment, and the evidence-based instruction strategies. The course provides teaching opportunities in the classroom and in nursing-education laboratory settings.
NGR 5852
Evidence-Based Practice: Appraisal & Application (1-3)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor Seminar topics may include advanced technique in critical care nursing, emphasis on special populations, emphasis on specific identified nursing phenomena. May be repeated as topics change to a maximum of nine (9) semester hours.
Project Management
COM 5450
Introduction to Project Management (3)
This course covers the processes, tools and techniques for managing projects of any size while preparing students to sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam.
COM 5451
Advanced Topics in Project Management (3)
This course covers the theories of several important project managers of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, including Edward Deming, Peter Drucker, Thomas Peters, Eli Goldratt, Philip Crosby and others.
Risk Management/Insurance
RMI 5017
Fundamentals of Risk and Insurance (3)
This course develops concepts such as time value of money, statistical analysis, information technology, and management of risk exposure. Topics include risk fundamentals, risk management, insurer operations, and insurance regulation.
RMI 5225C
Property/Liability Insurance Contract Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: RMI 5011C
This course will analyze basic commercial property and liability insurance contracts, including commercial property, commercial general liability, crime, inland marine, boiler and machinery, commercial auto and farm policies.
RMI 5810C
Personal Financial Planning (3)
Prerequisite: RMI 5011C
This course will analyze loss exposures facing individuals and families, basic personal-lines property-liability insurance (auto and homeowners), individual life, health and disability insurance, and individual/family financial planning.
Social Work
SOW 5125+
Psychopathology in Clinical Practice (3)
This course provides an overview of mental health assessment and diagnostic tools, including the Diagnostic Statistical Manual categories, and touches on treatment strategies and techniques. Building on the knowledge base acquired in the foundation course, SOW 5105, this course examines the relationship between the biological, psychological, social, environmental, and cultural influences and emotional and mental health from an ecological context. Particular attention is given to variations in the assessment process and access to treatment for populations at social and economic risk. In addition, students examine the political and social implications of mental health and their relations to social work values and ethics.
SOW 5345
Advanced Social Services Administration (3)
This course examines theories of administrative practice and provides skill development in executive leadership, decision-making, strategic planning, and client-centered management. This course adopts a problem-solving approach and exposes students to a variety of complex issues present in the operation and management of social services entities. This course is taught from an interdisciplinary perspective so that students may fully explore the underlying ethical, social, legal, psychological, and political dynamics present when policy must be put into practice.
SOW 5349+
Social Networking and Case Management in Social Work (3)
This course examines the history, theoretical underpinnings, and strategies of case management in various service delivery systems. Contemporary issues and implications that impact the practice environment are highlighted. General topics include critical skills in assessment, formal and informal linkage, counseling and consultation, advocacy, mediation and conflict resolution, and monitoring and evaluation. Students apply critical thinking skills and utilize evidence-based practice approaches in case management settings.
SOW 5367+
Theories and Practice of Crisis Intervention (3)
This course introduces students to the theoretical foundations and practice models of crisis intervention and other forms of brief treatment.
SOW 5369+
Integrative Seminar in Advanced Social Work Practice (3)
Corequisite: SOW 5353
This course integrates theoretical models and concepts with practice gained in internships. The course utilizes an ecosystems perspective, focusing on the dynamic interaction between the individual, family, communities, organizations, and other social systems. A major focus is on the social worker's role in responding effectively to the challenges of working with these systems and exploring their own personal views of such issues as ethics, gender, ethnic minorities, gays, lesbians, and disabled people.
SOW 5404+
Introduction to Social Work Research (3)
This course introduces students to qualitative and quantitative research methods in order to provide an understanding of a scientific, analytic, and ethical approach to building knowledge for practice. Students' mastery of course content prepares them to develop, use, and effectively communicate empirically-based knowledge. Research knowledge is used by students to provide high-quality services; to initiate change; to improve practice, policy, and social service delivery; and to evaluate their own practice from an evidence-based perspective.
SOW 5432+
Evaluation of Social Work Practice (3)
Prerequisite: SOW 5404
Major emphasis is given to the use of single systems designs in client assessment and evaluation. Students consider the philosophical and ethical aspects of an evaluative approach to treatment and examine the policy implications of professional participation (or lack thereof) in evaluation processes. Topics include the operational "diagnosis" of client problems; measurement and monitoring of symptoms, goals, and interventions; and analysis, interpretation, and reporting of case material for accountable social work practice. Issues of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and disability are explored through application of course content to appropriate case examples.
SOW 5455
Grant Writing and Grant Management (3)
While funding agencies have their own guidelines, there are some commonalities among grant proposals. This course covers the basics of proposals: purpose statements, background and justification, aims or objectives, personnel, time line, methods, budget, evaluation, and how to effectively manage grants once they are funded. Particularly in the public and not-for-profit sectors, grants may be necessary to expand the type or number of resources available to clients; therefore, grant writing is related to social work objectives that stress access to and availability of resources. The needs of disenfranchised groups or communities are discussed in this course, along with the particulars of proposals that may be most effective in meeting such needs.
SOW 5603+
Social Work in Health Settings (3)
This course focuses on social work practice in health settings from a "person-in-environment" perspective, preparing students with an understanding of the roles that social workers play in health settings; the structure of health care delivery systems; organizational and professional ethics and standards; challenges we face in health care policy; patient issues and how to help to address these issues. Specific knowledge and skills in a health care setting are addressed, including biopsychosocial assessments, chart documentation, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
SOW 5611+
Family Counseling in Social Work (3)
This course introduces students to various theoretical models of family counseling and presents assessment and intervention strategies and techniques.
SOW 5614+
Family Violence Across the Life Span (3)
This course, looking at violence across the life span, provides an ecological perspective emphasizing the interconnections between individuals experiencing violence and their social environments. Emphasis is placed upon broad coverage of all-important aspects of child abuse, incest, intimate partner violence, rape, and elder abuse. This course is appropriate for students who wish to gain skill in detecting and responding to incest situations for clients, sexual assault survivors, and victims of intimate partner violence or elder abuse.
SOW 5712+
Chemical Dependency Problems and Programs (3)
This course includes discussions, readings, lectures, and audiovisual materials on all the major drugs, including alcohol, opiates, stimulants, sedatives, hallucinogens, inhalants, and nicotine. We cover the etiology and epidemiology of drug abuse, physiological and behavioral consequences of drug abuse, treatment approaches, and major policies and programs. Special attention is directed toward drug abuse in special populations, such as women, racial and ethnic minorities, gays and lesbians, persons with disabilities, and the elderly. We also spend a considerable amount of time discussing social work with involuntary clients, since most persons receiving treatment for chemical dependency probably fall into this category. A systems perspective is used to relate drug-using behavior to family, community, and social systems.
Special Education
EEX 5089
Adaptations and Accommodations for Learners with Disabilities (3)
This course provides information regarding adaptations and supports that enhance the education of children and youth with learning and behavior challenges. Emphasis is placed on procedures that adapt the general education curriculum.
EEX 5234
Development and Assessment of Individuals with Severe Disabilities (3)
This course provides participants with the knowledge necessary to understand the effects of severe disabilities (severe/profound disabilities, autism, dual sensory impairments) on development and learning and the skills needed to assess individuals with severe disabilities.
EEX 5239
Assessment & Methods in Early Childhood Special Education (3)
Prerequisite: EEX 5017
Focuses on formal and informal evaluation techniques and individualized instruction for young children with disabilities.
EEX 5246
Mathematics for Students with Disabilities (3)
This course equips teachers to address the needs of learners with high incidence disabilities in grades K-12 when teaching mathematics skills. Methods and techniques learned are appropriate for a variety of classroom settings.
EEX 5259
Literacy for Learners with Disabilities (3)
This course introduces the major reading components of scientifically-based reading research as applied to learners with disabilities: phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Additional topics include models of typical and atypical reading development and principles and practices of differentiated instruction.
EEX 5456
Program Development for Young Children with Disabilities (3)
Focuses on issues related to providing comprehensive services to young children with disabilities.
IDS 5349
Infant/Toddler and Family Assessment (3)
This course provides participants with knowledge of the processes of assessing infant and toddler development and family functioning in order to develop meaningful intervention programs within natural environments.
RED 5337
Literacy Across the Content Areas (3)
Application of the reading process to the secondary school curriculum. Diagnostic procedures and instructional strategies useful in developing school reading programs.
