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Instructional Leadership |
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EDL 650 - Systemic Planning and Design for School Improvement
3 credit hours
Primarily for those students who are physically on the job either employed in an administrative position or as part of a practicum. A daily journal will be kept of activities engaged in, problems anticipated or encountered and their solutions. A project for school improvement will be planned, organized, and implemented. In addition to supervisory aid from the personnel of the local system, students will be visited periodically by the College supervisor.
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EDL 651 - Systemic Evaluation of School Improvement
3 credit hours
Primarily for those students who are physically on the job either employed in an administrative position or as part of a practicum. A daily journal will be kept of activities engaged in, problems anticipated or encountered and their solutions. A project for school improvement will be planned, organized, and implemented. In addition to supervisory aid from the personnel of the local system, students will be visited periodically by the College supervisor.
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EDL 690 - Teacher Leadership for the 21st Century
3 credit hours
Identification and exploration of standards established by national educational organizations, regional accrediting societies, and local schools. Reflection on how standards guide decision-making for instructional programs emphasized.
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EDL 691 - Research and Planning for School Improvement
3 credit hours
Targeting areas of needed improvement within the school and/or community. Current problems, issues, organizational patterns, and evaluation techniques appropriate to the school and/or community setting investigated, using a variety of research methodologies to develop a plan of action. Emphasis on national, regional, and local standards as evaluative criteria.
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EDL 692 - Implementation and Evaluation of School Improvement
3 credit hours
This course will introduce graduate students to the definition, origins, and theoretical foundations, goals, and procedures of action research. In addition, students will conduct a literature review, decide on an area of focus, and determine appropriate data-collection techniques for a classroom-based action research project. The course culminates with the implementation of research and presentation of findings in the form of an action research report. Prerequisite(s): EDL 691 .
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EDL 698 - Independent and Informal Study
3 credit hours
Detailed study of a specific school-related problem. The student must have the approval of his/her adviser. All work must be completed and in the hands of the instructor in charge at least two weeks in advance of the close of the semester in which the credit is to be recorded.
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Kinesiology |
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KNES 500 - The Curriculum in Kinesiology
3 credit hours
A survey of present status of the school curriculum in physical education. Emphasis given to the study of criteria and standards in the selection, evaluation and grade placement of course content and physical activities. Admission to the TEP Program; graduate level required.
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KNES 501 - Advanced Study of Methods and Techniques in Athletic Coaching
3 credit hours
Theory and advanced techniques of coaching. Special attention given to conditioning and motivation of the athlete and philosophies of different coaches.
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KNES 502 - Developing Creativity Outdoors
3 credit hours
Contribution to a child’s creativity through exploration, discovery, and direct experiences utilizing the natural environment as a learning laboratory, through physical education activities.
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KNES 507 - Introduction to Research Methods in Health, Physical Education and Recreation
3 credit hours
Introduction to graduate study with emphasis upon collecting, organizing and reporting data gathered in studying selected problems.
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KNES 520 - Evaluation in Health and Kinesiology
3 credit hours
Study of tests and evaluation materials pertinent to the area of health and physical education. Includes methods of gathering data, administering tests, test construction, marking and grading, and statistical analysis of data. Admission to the TEP Program; graduate level required.
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KNES 521 - The Curriculum in Health
3 credit hours
Analysis of basic principles, techniques and methods of curriculum development for school health instruction. Emphasis on selection of subject matter, scope and sequence, and of various curriculum designs as well as teaching strategies in a comprehensive school health curriculum.
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KNES 522 - The School Health Program
3 credit hours
Correlation and integration of health instruction with the total seven other components of the school program will be reviewed. Advances and recent developments in the field of health also studied.
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KNES 525 - Motor Learning and Psychological Aspects of Movement
3 credit hours
Investigation of factors that have implications for motor learning throughout the life span; practical implications for teaching, coaching, and analyzing motor skills.
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KNES 530 - Middle and Secondary Methods of Teaching Physical Education (6-12)
3 credit hours
Emphasis on planning, class organization and management strategies, instructional strategies, assessment, and issues impacting the middle and secondary physical-education program. Course is field-based for 10 weeks at a middle/ secondary school. Admission to the TEP Program; graduate level required.
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KNES 531 - Organization and Administration of Athletics
3 credit hours
Study of principles and policies of athletics administration. Special emphasis on organizational patterns and procedures in intramural, interscholastic and intercollegiate programs.
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KNES 540 - Seminar in Health, Physical Education and Recreation
3 credit hours
Study of developments in the field of education, with particular emphasis on health and physical education. Current issues will be researched with special attention to the application of research.
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KNES 550 - Administration of Programs of Health and Physical Education in Elementary and Secondary Schools
3 credit hours
Problems of administration in the design and conduct of programs in health and physical education at the elementary and secondary school levels.
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KNES 551 - Readings in Physical Education
1-3 credit hours
Directed readings and comprehensive review of literature of the discipline of health and physical education which will culminate in research papers and presentations. This course can be repeated one time for up to 3 hours credit with Program Coordinator approval.
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KNES 555 - Wellness Leadership
3 credit hours
The course is designed to assist professionals to conceptualize documented strategies for achieving a high level of wellness. Emphasis should be placed upon current personal lifestyle behaviors and issues that are recognized nationally and state-wide as public health concerns.
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KNES 575 - Adapted Physical Education for the Exceptional Child
3 credit hours
Designed to provide students with basic knowledge and skills necessary to meet the needs of exceptional children.
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KNES 589 - Elementary Methods in Physical Education
3 credit hours
Emphasis on planning, class organization and management strategies, instructional strategies, and assessment in the elementary physical-education program. Course is field-based for 10 weeks at an elementary school. Admission to the TEP Program; graduate level required.
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KNES 590 - Directed Reading or Directed Individual Study
3-6 credit hours
With permission of adviser. This course can be repeated two times for up to 6 hours credit with Program Coordinator approval.
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Management |
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MG 500 - Civilization, Society, and Organizations: Issues and Ideas
3 credit hours
In this course students will develop an appreciation of the historical, socio-cultural, political, legal, environmental, scientific, and economic evolution of organizations in a global context. Students will acquire a sense of the complexity of business ethical situations, the laws regarding corporate governance, and the role of their personal integrity and values. Admission to the M.B.A. program required.
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MG 561 - Leadership of Human Resources and Organization Development
3 credit hours
This course examines the role of managers as leaders in shaping the behavior of organizational participants in order to simultaneously accomplish the organization’s performance goals and bring about adaptive change and organizational development. Selected topics from organizational behavior, human resources management, and the organization change and development literature are reviewed to develop conceptual insights. Case studies, exercises, presentations, and team projects are used to develop leadership skills and synthesize course concepts. Admission to the M.B.A. program required.
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MG 565 - Global Organizations and Management
3 credit hours
Students will understand globalization and its impacts on business. Students will explore the corporate social performance of business and the impacts upon societies and organizations. The course will explore the corresponding demands on management systems and individuals. Analysis of global issues and application of program concepts and skills to the resolution of these issues is emphasized. Admission to the M.B.A. program required.
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MG 589 - Strategic Management
2 credit hours
Students will understand organizations as an integrated system; the relations between the functional areas; and long-range planning, implementation and control as means for value creation and competitive advantage. A capstone project requiring integration of program concepts and skills in an applied setting is required. Admission to the M.B.A. program required.
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MG 590 - Strategic Management Capstone
1 credit hour
This course assists students in preparing their capstone project for completion of the M.B.A. program. This course must be taken during the final term in the program and deliver a comprehensive project that demonstrates the student’s ability to integrate concepts across program coursework in an exemplary work product. This project must be approved by and completed under supervision of program faculty. Prerequisite/Co-requisite(s): MG 589 .
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Management Information Systems |
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MIS 567 - Project and Information Systems
3 credit hours
Students will investigate how information technologies influence the structure and processes of organizations and economies, and how they influence the roles and techniques of management. Technologically enabled communications will be emphasized. Admission to the M.B.A. program required.
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Marine Science |
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MSCI 500 - Marine Vertebrate Zoology
4 credit hours
A study of marine fishes, reptiles and mammals, and an in-depth, comprehensive treatment of their systematics, zoo geography and ecology. Lectures will encompass subject matter of a non-regional basis. Field and laboratory work will stress the vertebrate fauna of the Northern Gulf of Mexico. Most of the course will be devoted to fishes. Students will have an opportunity to assemble a collection of vertebrate species. Prerequisite(s): BIO 106.
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MSCI 501 - Marine Biology
4 credit hours
A general survey of the invertebrates, vertebrates, and marine plants as communities with emphasis on local examples of these principal groups. Students will have an opportunity to examine marshlands, estuarine beach, dune inlet and neritic habitats and niches. Lecture, laboratory, and field work will be included. Prerequisite(s): BIO 105 and 106.
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MSCI 510 - Marine Invertebrate Zoology
4 credit hours
A study of the natural history, systematics and morphology of marine invertebrates from a variety of habitats in the Gulf of Mexico, oriented toward a field and laboratory approach. Participation in extended field trips is part of the course. Prerequisite(s): BIO 106, MSCI 501 suggested.
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MSCI 520 - Coastal Ornithology
4 credit hours
Study of coastal and pelagic birds with emphasis on ecology, taxonomy and distribution. This course includes identification, population dynamics, and behavior of coastal birds and overnight trips to offshore islands. Prerequisite(s): BIO 106.
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MSCI 530 - Marine Botany
4 credit hours
A general survey of coastal and marine flora with emphasis on taxonomy, morphology, physiology, ecology and distribution. Community structure of various ecosystems will be studied. Students will have an opportunity to examine pelagic, marshlands, estuarine beach, sand dune and inlet niches. Lectures and laboratory work will be included and a collection will be required. Prerequisite(s): BIO 105.
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MSCI 551 - Coastal Climatology
2 credit hours
A study of the controlling factors and features of the world’s climates, with particular attention to coastal areas, and application and interpretation of climate data.
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MSCI 568 - Marine Behavioral Ecology
4 credit hours
This course will introduce students to principles of animal behavior as applied to marine organisms. Students will relate the evolutionary significance of these behaviors, learn techniques for observing animal behavior in the field and laboratory, design and conduct behavioral experiments and learn methods for analyzing behavioral data. Prerequisite(s): BIO 106. MATH 147 recommended.
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MSCI 570 - Marine Ecology
4 credit hours
Bioenergetics, community structure, population dynamics, predation, competition, and speciation in marine ecosystems will be studied. Lecture and laboratory work will be included, although considerable time will be spent in field work. Prerequisite(s): BIO 105-106; CHEM 121-122; PHYS 201-202. MSCI 501 or MSCI 510 recommended.
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MSCI 575 - Marsh Ecology
4 credit hours
This field course is designed for those students who wish to gain a basic understanding of the ecology of a salt marsh. Emphasis will be placed upon habitat analysis, natural history studies and the population dynamics of selected vertebrates. Each student will be assigned a specific field problem that will be terminated by a technical paper. All students will be expected to live at Point Aux Pines Field Station. Prerequisite(s): BIO 105 and 106.
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MSCI 577 - Marine Protozoology
2 credit hours
This course will teach students the major groups of protists from a variety of marine habitats, including their taxonomy, structure, ecology, and methods of studying. The emphasis will be on live material from the Gulf, from salt march benthos and sand, from microscopic communities on solid substrates, and from other organisms. Prerequisite(s): BIO 105 and BIO 106. BIO 380 recommended.
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MSCI 580 - Special Topics in Marine Science
1-4 credit hours
Graduate-level marine science courses offered at Dauphin Island Sea Lab. See the UM DISL liaison for more information. Prerequisite(s): At least 8 hours of majors-level undergraduate and/or graduate science courses. Individual courses may have additional and/or specific prerequisites.
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MSCI 585 - Research on Special Topics
2-6 credit hours
Students may enroll by special arrangement in any of the course areas offered by the lab subject to the availability of the appropriate staff member.
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Marketing |
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MK 551 - Marketing Management
3 credit hours
Marketing is the organizational function that addresses the design and implementation of programs to create, deliver, and sustain value for customers or clients. In this course, students apply universal concepts of marketing to define marketing problems, analyze the marketing environment, evaluate alternative actions, and implement an integrated set of marketing tactics to carry out the organization’s objectives in its target markets. A key focus is the development of analytical skills necessary to manage marketing plans and strategy in the context of both for-profit and non-profit organizations. Admission to the M.B.A. program required.
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Mathematics |
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MATH 501 - Mathematics for Teachers
3 credit hours
Mathematical logic and symbols, basic number theory, and elementary abstract algebra. Prerequisite(s): MATH 310.
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MATH 502 - Linear Algebra for Teachers
3 credit hours
Basic linear algebra and its applications, including vectors, matrices, systems of linear equations, and an investigation of geometry from an algebraic point of view. Prerequisite(s): MATH 310.
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MATH 505 - The History and Philosophy of Mathematics
3 credit hours
An introduction to the history of mathematics, along with the attending development of the philosophical aspects of mathematical inquiry. Emphasis is placed on historically important problems in arithmetic, geometry, trigonometry, algebra, and analysis. Mathematical abstraction and generalization will be examined in historical context, from early numeration systems through the modern era. Prerequisite(s): MATH 310.
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MATH 510 - Elementary Function Theory for Teachers
3 credit hours
An examination of various aspects of real-valued and complex-valued functions. Topics include trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential, and other elementary functions, together with the concepts of limit, continuity, and differentiability. Properties of the real line, and how they contribute to the properties of functions, are also examined. Prerequisite(s): MATH 310.
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MATH 521 - Complex Analysis for Teachers
3 credit hours
A development of the complex numbers and the geometry of the complex plane. Topics include analytic functions as planar mappings, the Riemann sphere, and certain portions of the theory of equations. Prerequisite(s): MATH 310.
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MATH 535 - Sequences and Series
3 credit hours
A rigorous examination of the concept of convergence of sequences and series of real numbers. Topics include limits, absolute convergence, various convergence tests, Taylor series, and an introduction to sequences and series of complex numbers. Prerequisite(s): MATH 310.
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MATH 540 - Abstract Algebra
3 credit hours
An introduction to algebraic systems, including groups, rings, and fields. Prerequisite(s): MATH 310.
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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.
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MATH 580 - Topology
3 credit hours
Theory of sets, metric spaces, topological spaces, connectedness, and compactness. Note: Students may not receive credit for both MATH 480 and MATH 580. Prerequisite(s): MATH 310.
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MATH 590 - Individual Study
3 credit hours
A course which 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 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
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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. (Cross-listed with POS 411, GEOG 411 and 511 , HIST 411 and 511 , and SOC 411 and 511 ).
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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.
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POS 523 - Civil Rights Movement
3 credit hours
Traces development of Civil Rights Movement in the United States from 1954 to 1968. Emphasis on origins of segregation, community, protest movements, and Civil Rights leaders. (Cross-listed with HIST 523 .)
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POS 543 - Middle East
3 credit hours
Middle East political issues, culture, institutions, and their historical background. (Cross-listed with HIST 543 .)
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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.
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POS 550 - Global Policy Studies
3 credit hours
Students will engage political issues related to contemporary globalization, including the decline of the nation-state, the power of multinational organizations, global citizenship and direct-action politics, environmentalism, indigenous peoples, and human rights.
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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.
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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.
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POS 579 - History of Alabama’s Constitutions
3 credit hours
This course explores the historical basis for Alabama’s constitutions and considers the need for reform of the state’s 1901 constitution. (Cross-listed with POS 479, HIST 479 and 579 ).
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POS 584 - U.S. Wars-Korea and Vietnam
3 credit hours
This course examines recent military experiences of the United States in terms of the traditional American way of preparing for and waging war. To do this the course considers the emergence of a military policy following World War II that was unique in the American experience. As national policy changed in response to the Communist threat, the armed services adapted to the new demands of a hostile world. Thus, permanent readiness for war became a part of American life during the Cold War. Historical inquiry will focus on military tactics, operations, and strategies; grand strategy; foreign policy; domestic politics; international diplomacy; social impacts; and lessons learned. (Cross-listed with POS 484, HIST 484 and 584 ).
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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.
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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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SOC 501 - Social Gerontology
3 credit hours
Comprehensive examination of aging in contemporary society, with emphases on the theories and social consequence of aging for individuals, groups, and society.
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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.
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SOC 505 - Urban Geography
3 credit hours
Locational aspect of urbanization; functions of and relations among cities and between urban, suburban, and exurban areas of metropolitan areas. Internal structure of urban areas.
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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 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.
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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.
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SOC 590 - Independent Study in Sociology
3 credit hours
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Special Education |
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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.
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SPED 508 - Exceptional Learners in the Early Childhood and Elementary Classroom
3 credit hours
Skills related to identification of exceptional learners at the early childhood and elementary levels and their needs as related to an inclusive setting. Analyzing the learner according to the exceptionality, environment, and family relationships.
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SPED 515 - Instructional Methods in the Inclusive Early Childhood and Elementary Classroom
3 credit hours
Preparation of teachers to teach in inclusive classrooms through the introduction of advanced academic, behavioral and social instructional methods. Appropriate laboratory experiences provided. Prerequisite(s): SPED 508 .
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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. Co-requisite(s): Course must be taken with or before SPED 507 or 508 .
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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.
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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. Co-requisite(s): Course must be taken with or before SPED 507 or 508 .
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SPED 576 - Methods of Teaching Academic Subjects to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
3 credit hours
Methods and materials for teaching academic subjects (mathematics, science, and social studies) to deaf/hard of hearing students at P-12 levels. Admission to the TEP. (Cross-listed with SPED 476).
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SPED 577 - Language Development and Methods of Literacy Instruction for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
3 credit hours
Materials and methods for language development and literacy instruction for deaf/hard-of-hearing students at P-12 grade levels. This course is designed to enhance the student’s knowledge, abilities, and dispositions regarding methods of teaching language and literacy to students who are deaf and hard of hearing through an in-depth study of language development, methods of assessment, and methods of language/literacy instruction currently used by teachers in classrooms for students with hearing losses. Students will develop an understanding of the impact of language on cognition and learning for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Students will develop an understanding of the concept that DHH students are similar to ELL students except that they frequently are learning their first language in a spoken/signed format while simultaneously learning print literacy. Students will develop an understanding of their roles in the decision-making process in determining assessment and instructional strategies for language/literacy instruction for students who are deaf and hard of hearing. Students will apply theory to practice by developing a professional portfolio evidencing skills in assessment and instruction. (Cross-listed with SPED 477.)
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SPED 582 - Assessment: Deaf and Hard of Hearing
3 credit hours
Administration, interpretation, and implementation of test data obtained from formal and informal testing instruments and procedures. (Cross-listed with SPED 482).
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SPED 590 - Psychology and Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
3 credit hours
Psychological, social, and educational development of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing across the lifespan. (Cross-listed with SPED 490.)
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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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