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Mathematics |
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MATH 570 - Real Analysis
3 credit hours
A study of functions, including convergence, continuity, differentiability, infinite series expansions and the supporting theory. Prerequisite(s): MATH 272 and MATH 310. Slash listed with MATH 470.
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MATH 580 - Topology
3 credit hours
Theory of sets, metric spaces, topological spaces, connectedness, and compactness. Prerequisite(s): MATH 310. Slash-listed with MATH 480.
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MATH 590 - Individual Study
3 credit hours
A course that allows the student to do independent study to further knowledge and competence in a specialized area. The material to be studied will be determined in consultation with the faculty member supervising the student. May be repeated twice for credit if topic is different. Consent of instructor and Department Chair.
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MATH 595 - Special Topics
3 credit hours
Topics will be announced prior to registration. May be repeated twice for credit if topic is different.
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Music |
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MUS 520 - History and Philosophy of Music Education
3 credit hours
A study of the history of music in education in the United States, with emphasis on current teaching philosophies and methods and their origins.
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MUS 530 - Advanced Music History
3 credit hours
An examination of reference materials and basic research techniques in music history including intensive study of a selected topic. Prerequisite(s): MUS 351, 352, or equivalent.
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MUS 549 - Advanced Music Methodology
3 credit hours
Advanced studies of the rehearsal techniques and repertoire selection appropriate for Pre-K through 12th grade (Instrumental and Choral), organization of programs from beginning levels through high school, budgets and physical facilities, and specialized areas. Student presentations on various common methods including: Orff, Kodály, Dalcroze, Gordon Music Learning Theory, Suzuki Talent Education, Comprehensive Musicianship, Early Childhood Education, and Technology in Education. Advance studies in methods relate to classroom management.
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MUS 557 - Advanced Stylistic Analysis
3 credit hours
Concepts involved in analyzing style in music, with special reference to techniques of macroanalysis and microanalysis. Prerequisite(s): MUS 231 or equivalent.
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MUS 576 - Music Education Seminar
3 credit hours
Investigation of measurement and evaluation in music education; seminar centered around intern teaching experience addressing pedagogical areas needing emphasis or strengthening. Consent of instructor.
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Philosophy |
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PHIL 565 - Special Topics in Aesthetics
3 credit hours
This course offers in-depth exploration of the philosophical positioning within specific artistic fields (i.e., music, literature, and the visual arts). May be repeated for up to nine (9) credit hours if topic is different. Prerequisite(s): Any 200-level PHIL course, equivalent, or consent of instructor. Slash-listed with PHIL 465.
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Physics |
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PHYS 540 - Laboratory Instruction in Physics
1-3 credit hours
This course provides a comprehensive study of high school physics laboratory instruction. Through participation in lab preparation and instruction with the Alabama Science in Motion program, as well as independent studies and projects, students will address practical applications of the lab experience including safety issues, facilities, equipment, techniques, and education goals. Special emphasis will be placed on the development of lab activities that encourage an inquiry approach to learning. Pending scheduling, lab observation and/or instruction with the ASIM Specialist at a participating school may be required. Course may be repeated for credit for up to a total of 6 hours. Consent of instructor and acceptance into a graduate program in secondary science education.
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PHYS 550 - Introductory Physics Instrumentation
1-3 credit hours
This course is designed to acquaint high school physics teachers with the equipment and lab activities available through the Alabama Science in Motion physics program. It is taught in conjunction with the ASIM Physics Summer Institute. Instruction will include the theory and principles of the equipment available through the program, as well as its practical applications. Lab activities identified as Year 1 labs will be the focus for the introductory course. Special emphasis will be placed on the incorporation of inquiry techniques into laboratory instruction. Consent of instructor and acceptance into the ASIM Year 1 program, and acceptance into a graduate program in secondary science education.
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PHYS 552 - Advanced Physics Instrumentation
1-3 credit hours
This course is designed to provide a more in-depth view of the equipment available through the Alabama Science in Motion physics program, as well as more advanced lab activities that utilize this equipment. It is taught in conjunction with the ASIM Physics Summer Institute. In addition to the focus on lab activities identified as Year 2 labs, the advanced course will provide additional instruction on troubleshooting equipment operation. Special emphasis will be placed on the incorporation of inquiry techniques into laboratory instruction. Consent of instructor. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 550 and/or acceptance into the ASIM Year 2 program, and acceptance into a graduate program in secondary science education.
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Political Science |
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POS 511 - Selected Topics in Political Science
3 credit hours
Topics vary. Course may be repeated for credit as often as topic changes.
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POS 522 - American Political Thought
3 credit hours
An examination of political philosophy and thought in America, with emphasis on a comparison of the development of “liberal” and “conservative” ideological variations. Slash-listed with POS 422.
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POS 543 - Middle East
3 credit hours
Middle East political issues, culture, institutions, and their historical background. Slash-listed with POS 443.
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POS 544 - Public Policy
3 credit hours
Focuses on the role of government and non-government participants in the policy-making process at the federal level. In-depth explorations of certain substantive policy areas, such as education policy and environmental policy. Slash-listed with POS 444.
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POS 545 - Public Administration
3 credits
This graduate-level course is designed as a broad introduction to the field of public administration. Public administration is a field that focuses on organization and management practices in collective or public settings. For the purposes of this class, “public” is broadly defined, and refers to both governments and non-profits, as well as organizations with a public purpose. We will examine five major topics over the course of the semester: the job of the government, how government is organized, civic service and the people in government organizations, making and implementing government decisions, and public management in a democracy. Prerequisite of POS 200 recommended. Slash-listed with POS 445.
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POS 546 - The Politics of Social Policy
3 credits
This graduate-level course introduces issues and theory in American social policies and politics. In this course, we will discuss the history, formulation, relevance and implementation of social policies in the United States. We will focus on social welfare policy in the context of healthcare, welfare and education. Though not exhaustive, these broad topics tend to encompass many of the issues we think of today as falling under the umbrella of social policy. Additionally, we will explore the politics and institutions that shape and deliver social policy. Prerequisite of POS 200 recommended. Slash-listed with POS 446.
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POS 547 - The Politics of Sin (Morality Politics)
3 credits
This graduate-level course explores the public policies that seek to regulate moral behavior. Students will learn about the history, formation, relevance and implementation of morality politics. Prerequisite of POS 200 recommended. Slashj-listed with POS 447.
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POS 555 - International Relations
3 credit hours
A broad range of traditional and contemporary theories of international relations will be investigated. Students will discover that the evolution of thinking about international relations is marked by both change and continuity, and they will gain new perspective on current events in world affairs through application of the theoretical method. Slash-listed with POS 455.
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POS 575 - Constitutional Law
3 credit hours
An examination of the role of the Supreme Court in constitutional interpretation, with emphasis upon a study of the historical landmark decisions from the Marshall Court to the Rehnquist Court. Slash-listed with POS 475 & HIST 475.
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POS 590 - Directed Reading
3 credit hours
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POS 595 - Government Internship
3-6 credit hours
Practical experience working in a politically related position under the guidance of a faculty member in political science. Only 3 hours may be applied toward the 12-hour discipline requirement for the Masters of Education in Secondary Education with certification in Social Science (6-12).
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Quantitative Methods |
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QM 563 - Decision Science for Operations Management
3 credit hours
Students will employ decision science methodologies for problem solving in uncertain situations and utilize qualitative and quantitative information to draw conclusions. Conclusions will rest upon traditional and contemporary decision-making theories in static and dynamic settings. Students will acquire the understanding of the production models, supply chain management, total quality management and their role in the value creation process. Admission to the M.B.A. program required.
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Sociology |
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SOC 501 - Sociology of Aging and the Life Course
3 credit hours
Sociological study of aging across the life course including the social construction of age and aging. Review of classical perspectives on aging with a particular focus on the life course perspective. Examination of how age-related experiences intersect with socioeconomic status, gender, race and ethnicity. Slash-listed with SOC 401.
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SOC 502 - Sociology of Education
3 credit hours
Comprehensive study of education as an institution of enculturation, with emphasis on the relationship of education and other social institutions, schools as experienced by students, and contemporary crisis in education. Slash-listed with SOC 402.
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SOC 503 - Animals and Society
3 credit hours
Sociological perspectives on the role of animals in the production and reproduction of human culture and society. Emphasis on the use of animals for human consumption, leisure, status acquisition, identity expression, knowledge production, and meaning-making. Socio-historical views on pet-keeping, euthanasia, and animal abuse. Slash-listed with SOC 403.
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SOC 504 - Environmental and Natural Resources Sociology
3 credit hours
Focuses on interactions between social structures and biophysical environments. Topics include socio-cultural understandings of nature, social causes and consequences of environmental degradation, human population dynamics, environmental justice, environmental health, globalization of food systems, and public opinion toward environmental change. Slash-listed with SOC 404.
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SOC 511 - Selected Topics in Sociology
3 credit hours
Topics vary. Course may be repeated for credit as topic changes.
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SOC 515 - Race and the Criminal Justice System
3 credit hours
Examination of the role that race and ethnicity play in the defining of crime, social reaction to crime, and the administration of justice and injustice within the workings of the American criminal justice system. An emphasis will be placed upon racial hierarchies and systems of oppression within society. Slash-listed with SOC 415.
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SOC 517 - Thinking about Crime
3 credit hours
An examination of the various theories of criminal behavior. Emphasis will be placed upon situating these theories within their proper historical and social contexts, outlining their key concepts, assumptions and propositions, and reviewing their possible policy implications. Slash-listed with SOC 417.
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SOC 545 - Sex Roles, Gender, and Culture
3 credit hours
Study of sex roles within broader cultural patterns in various societies. Topics include acquisition of gender, interactional styles, and political/economic consequences of gender differences. Slash-listed with SOC 445.
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SOC 580 - Development of Sociological Theory
3 credit hours
Origins and development of prominent sociological theories and the contributions of outstanding theorists. Slash-listed with SOC 480.
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SOC 590 - Independent Study in Sociology
3 credit hours
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Spanish |
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SPN 530 - Contemporary Spanish and Latin-American Literature
3 credit hours
Studies in Spanish and Latin American literature from 1900 through the 21st century. At the instructor’s discretion, this course may emphasize a group of writers, a period, a subgenre, a theme, or may explore a special topic. Graduate standing required.
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SPN 540 - Advanced Topics in Culture and Civilization
3 credit hours
Studies in the politics, social structures, and traditions of Spain and Latin America. At the instructor’s discretion, this course may emphasize contemporary life, social movements, regional trends, cultural icons or symbols, or may explore a special topic. Graduate standing required.
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SPN 550 - Hispanic Presence in the U.S.
3 credit hours
Studies in the cultural production, social and political trends of the Hispanic population residing in the U.S. Specific topic may vary at the discretion of the instructor. Graduate standing required.
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SPN 570 - Special Topics
3 credit hours
Advanced investigation of selected topics or themes drawn from culture, history, literature or the arts. Graduate standing required. Cross-listed with SPN 470.
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Special Education |
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SPED 500 - Introduction to Graduate Studies in Special Education
1-2 credit hours
This course provides a graduate level framework for the field of special education. Collaborative teacher candidates and developing professionals will explore various foundations for beginning a career in special education, articulate the meaning of professionalism as it applies to special education, review all relevant codes of ethics and commit to growth and development to span the entire career. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Graduate Studies and Teacher Education Program. Recommended course: SPED 507
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SPED 507 - Exceptional Learners in the P-12 and Secondary Programs
3 credit hours
Skills related to identification of exceptional learners at the P-12 and secondary levels and their needs related to an inclusive setting. Evaluation of the learner according to the exceptionality, environment, and family relationships. Slash-listed SPED 407.
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SPED 515 - Instructional Methods in the Inclusive Classroom
3 credit hours
Designed to prepare teachers to educate students in inclusive classrooms through the introduction of academic, behavioral, and social instructional methods using research-based strategies at the advanced levels. Appropriate laboratory experiences provided. Prerequisite(s): SPED 507 . Slash-listed with SPED 415.
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SPED 516 - Behavior Management in the Classroom
3 credit hours
Provides skills to manage the behavior of students with disabilities, including behavioral assessment, appropriate intervention strategies, and evaluation of intervention effectiveness at the advanced level. Prerequisite(s) with concurrency allowed: SPED 507 . Slash-listed with ED 416.
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SPED 519 - Inclusion: Collaboration and Intervention
3 credit hours
Inclusion: Knowledge of learners with special needs and interpretation of formal and informal assessments. Knowledge of community resources, intervention and modification strategies, along with communication techniques among professionals and with parents.
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SPED 540 - Practicum in Special Education
3 credit hours
While placed in self-contained and resource classrooms, students will administer individualized assessments, develop individualized educational programs, modify lesson plans, and consult with parents and professionals at an advanced level. Prerequisite(s): SPED 375. Slash-listed with SPED 440.
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SPED 562 - Assessment in Special Education
3 credit hours
The purpose of this course is to prepare pre-service special-education teachers to administer, score, and interpret assessment information for the purpose of educational planning at the advanced level. Prerequisite(s) with concurrency allowed: SPED 507 . Slash-listed with SPED 462.
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Theatre |
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THEA 532 - Directed Studies in Theatre
3 credit hours
Special offerings on a theatre topic at the graduate level. Focus toward educators at high school level. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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