Sep 24, 2024  
2016-2017 Graduate Bulletin 
    
2016-2017 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses of Instruction


Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by subject prefix. Each course description begins with a subject prefix followed by a three-digit course number and the course title. If a course includes laboratory or other special activities, that information is contained in the course description. Prerequisites and co-requisites are also listed. A prerequisite is a course, experience, or other required preparation that must be completed before the student will be permitted to enroll in the course. A co-requisite is a course, experience, or other preparation that must be completed at the same time that the student is enrolled in the listed course.

Graduate-level courses are numbered 500 and above.

Please note, when searching courses by “Code or Number”, an asterisk (*) can be used to return mass results. For instance, a “Code or Number” search of ” 5* ” can be entered, returning all 500 or graduate-level courses.

 

English

  
  • ENG 515 - Studies in Non-Fiction


    3 credit hours
    Study of various forms of non-fiction prose (biography, autobiography, diaries and other forms of personal writing, journalism, polemical writing, the essay, etc.).
  
  • ENG 519 - Special Topics in Genre


    3 credit hours
    Exploration of a selected problem in genre. May consider history and uses of a formal device (meter), a theoretical problem (the ideology of the sonnet), a historical problem (the relationship between the novel and emerging national identities), or a cultural-studies issue (constructions of race and gender in Early Modern English drama.)
  
  • ENG 523 - Medieval Literature


    3 credit hours
    Studies in literature of the Middle Ages (750-1500). May include Beowulf, Chaucer, Petrarch, Dante, Marie de France.
  
  • ENG 524 - Early Modern Literature


    3 credit hours
    Studies in literature of the Renaissance and seventeenth century (1500-1660). May include Spenser, Donne, Jonson, Marvell.
  
  • ENG 525 - Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Literature


    3 credit hours
    Studies in literature from the “long Eighteenth Century” (1660-1790). May include Dryden, Etherege, Bunyan, Defoe, Pope, Swift, Johnson.
  
  • ENG 526 - The Romantic Period


    3 credit hours
    Studies in literature of the Romantic period (1790-1832). May include Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, the Shelleys, Keats.
  
  • ENG 527 - The Victorian Period


    3 credit hours
    Studies in literature of the Victorian period (1832-1900). May include Carlyle, Tennyson, the Brownings, Arnold, the Rossettis, Hopkins, and Hardy.
  
  • ENG 528 - Modern Literature


    3 credit hours
    Studies in literature of the twentieth century. Aspects of modernism examined through texts of one or several genres.
  
  • ENG 531 - American Literature to 1865


    3 credit hours
    Studies in colonial and nineteenth-century American literature. May include Bradford, Bradstreet, Franklin, Hawthorne, Poe, Melville, Whitman, and Dickinson.
  
  • ENG 532 - American Literature After 1865


    3 credit hours
    Studies in American literature from the late nineteenth century through the present. May include Twain, James, Chopin, Crane, Dreiser, Steinbeck, Williams, Barth.
  
  • ENG 539 - Special Topics in Literature of a Region, Culture, or Period


    3 credit hours
    Exploration of a selected topic in a period or culture. May consider a historical problem (did women have a Renaissance) or the literature of a period and/or subculture (the Harlem Renaissance, Southern Literature). May be repeated for credit if topic is different.
  
  • ENG 552 - Studies in Critical Theory


    3 credit hours
    A study of both ancient and modern critical concepts that attempt to discover meaning in or impose meaning on literary texts.
  
  • ENG 554 - Studies in Composition and Rhetoric


    3 credit hours
    Focused studies in specific areas of research in composition (e.g., studies in the composing process and rhetoric (e.g., classical rhetoric, rhetoric of particular genres).
  
  • ENG 555 - Advanced English Grammar


    3 credit hours
    Provides a standard framework for identifying and authoritatively discussing the grammatical forms and constructions of Standard English.
  
  • ENG 556 - The Writing Process: Theories and Practices


    3 credit hours
    This course explores and synthesizes theories and practices related to writers’ processes and the teaching of writers. In addition to providing a foundation upon which students may develop strategies for improvising as writers, the course also will foster the kinds of skills needed for successfully assigning, analyzing, and responding to the writing of others. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, 102, 231, and 232 or equivalents.
  
  • ENG 561 - Advanced Creative Writing


    3 credit hours
    In-depth workshop of poetry and/or creative prose. May focus on a particular genre or theme (the long poem, memoir, creative nonfiction). Includes readings in contemporary literature and at least one extended writing project. Limited enrollment. May be repeated with consent of instructor. Prerequisite(s): ENG 361 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
  
  • ENG 571 - African-American Literature


    3 credit hours
    Historical perspectives on issues, themes, and distinctive literary strategies in African-American literature.
  
  • ENG 572 - Literature of Plural America


    3 credit hours
    Studies in literature written by traditionally marginalized groups, including Native Americans, Latinos, Jewish- American, Asian-Americans, gays and lesbians.
  
  • ENG 573 - Post-Colonial Literature


    3 credit hours
    Studies in literature arising from colonialism and the dissolution of European empires, including works from Africa, India, and the Caribbean.
  
  • ENG 574 - Anglophone Literature


    3 credit hours
    Study of literature from settler countries, including Canada, South Africa, and Australia.
  
  • ENG 575 - Literature by Women


    3 credit hours
    Study of literature by recently recovered or understudied women (e.g., American and English women of the seventeenth century).
  
  • ENG 589 - Selected Topics in Literature and Language


    1-6 credit hours
    A special-topics course designed to meet a particular program or student need; the number of credit hours is determined by the faculty member teaching the course, in consultation with the department chair.
  
  • ENG 590 - Graduate Seminar


    3 credit hours
  
  • ENG 599 - Independent Study


    3-6 credit hours
    Students will work with a faculty member to plan and execute an independent study course in English. Departmental approval is required. Course requirements to be determined by the faculty member.
  
  • ENG 699 - Thesis


    3-6 credit hours
    This class will be taken as hours in which the student is planning, researching, and completing a Master’s Thesis in English under the supervision of their thesis adviser.

Environmental Studies

  
  • ES 510 - Special Topics in Environmental Studies


    3 credit hours
    This course focuses on issues related to the natural environment and serves to foster awareness of environmental concerns. Course content and instructor will change with each offering. Course number may be taken repeatedly for credit providing course content differs.  Approval of ES Coordinator is required.

Family and Consumer Sciences

  
  • FCS 500 - Advanced Adolescent and Young Adult Development


    3 credit hours
    Theory and practice related to physical, social, intellectual, and emotional development of pre-adolescents through young adulthood.
  
  • FCS 502 - Advanced Marriage and Family Relationships


    3 credit hours
    Study of marriage and family with emphasis on the interrelatedness of other social institutions with the family. Family functions are examined with future alternatives and implications explored.
  
  • FCS 505 - Advanced Adult Development and Aging


    3 credit hours
    Perspectives on developmental issues in later life. Exploration of issues related to the adulthood and retirement years with special emphasis on processes and problems associated with growing older.
  
  • FCS 520 - Family and Consumer Sciences Curriculum in Secondary Schools


    3 credit hours
    A study of the basis of curriculum decisions and the development of family and consumer sciences programs consistent with socioeconomic and cultural needs of individuals and families.
  
  • FCS 521 - Seminar in Materials and Methods of Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences


    3 credit hours
    Study of current teaching methods and instructional materials suited to teaching family and consumer sciences and/ or family and consumer sciences career-technical classes.
  
  • FCS 530 - Family Systems


    3 credit hours
    Examination of families as systems with discernible structure and patterns of interaction among the members. Family strengths and problems are addressed.
  
  • FCS 535 - Parent and Family Involvement


    3 credit hours
    Extends prior classroom experiences and focuses on multicultural awareness and intra- and interpersonal communication between families and teacher leaders. Impact of family diversity on instruction and communication in schools; traditional, required and proactive models for engaging families and school personnel in teamwork to support student achievement, empowerment of parents; development of advocacy skills in families and teachers, and the utility of family systems theory for analyzing and shaping effective home-school interaction included. Available only to majors in Class AA/EDS Teacher Leader Program.
  
  • FCS 544 - Food Science for Educators


    3 credit hours
    Application of theory and principles of food science for family and consumer sciences educators.
  
  • FCS 550 - Supervision in Family and Consumer Sciences


    3 credit hours
    A study of philosophy and issues in developing and implementing student teaching programs and in the supervision of teaching.
  
  • FCS 552 - Advanced Clothing Design: Flat Pattern


    3 credit hours
    Development of creative designs through flat patterns. Includes construction of individual designs.
  
  • FCS 553 - Advanced Clothing Design: Draping


    3 credit hours
    Development of creative designs through draping. Each student will cover a dress form and execute designs.
  
  • FCS 555 - Advanced Foods and Nutrition


    3 credit hours
    A comprehensive study of the science of nutrition to include digestion, metabolism, and an overview of nutritional disease states.
  
  • FCS 560 - Family and Consumer Sciences Education Workshop


    3 credit hours
    A study of selected areas of family and consumer sciences content in a workshop format.
  
  • FCS 562 - Textile Economics


    3 credit hours
    In-depth investigation of the American textile industry and its role in world-wide production of textiles, domestic and international trade, textile legislation, and the relationship between the textile industry and the U.S. government.
  
  • FCS 564 - Advanced Child- and Elder-Care Programs and Services


    3 credit hours
    Advanced strategies and procedures required for operation of quality child- and elder-care services and programs including organizational structure, personnel policies and procedures, program administration, business practices, grant writing, and meeting needs with developmentally appropriate facilities and activities. Admission to the Graduate Program required.
  
  • FCS 565 - Research in Family and Consumer Sciences


    3 credit hours
    A study of family and consumer sciences research and an introduction to research methods.
  
  • FCS 570 - Problems in Family and Consumer Sciences


    1-6 credit hours
    An independent study focusing on a current issue or problem in family and consumer sciences. Requirements to be determined by instructor and student. Text to be determined by content area selected. Approval of instructor required.
  
  • FCS 572 - Quantity Foods for Educators


    3 credit hours
    Planning, procuring, storing, producing, and serving foods for families and for commercial establishments; emphasis on nutritional needs, culture, socioeconomic levels; in-depth study of safety and sanitation for foodservice/ culinary arts teachers. Prerequisite(s): FCS 170 or equivalent and admission to graduate study in Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
  
  • FCS 583 - Advanced Consumer Economics


    3 credit hours
    Study of consumer problems and issues with emphasis on family financial management.
  
  • FCS 585 - Life Cycle and Community Nutrition


    3 credit hours
    Human nutrition needs from conception through old age; emphasis on nutrition services and resources available in a community for individuals of all ages. Prerequisite(s): FCS 281 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
  
  • FCS 587 - Foundations of Family and Consumer Sciences/Career and Technical Education


    3 credit hours
    This course will include an analysis of family and consumer sciences/career and technical education philosophy, theory, and research and their relationship to other curriculum areas. The course will also include the application of critical-thinking skills, diverse perspectives, and reflection related to family and social issues.
  
  • FCS 589 - Coordination and Supervision of Work- Based Learning


    3 credit hours
    The course will focus on the impact of selected legislation on Family and Consumer Sciences/Career and Technical Education programs. Emphasis will also be placed on teaching techniques and strategies for cooperative education, school-to-work programs, and work-based education programs. In addition, the problems involved in the organization and administration of modern FCS/CTE programs will be addressed.
  
  • FCS 590 - Advanced Family Life Education


    3 credit hours
    This course will provide graduate students with a comprehensive understanding of the theories and principles of family life education in conjunction with the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate such educational programs. It will include research and theories related to planning, implementing, and evaluating programs; education techniques; sensitivity to others; and sensitivity to community concerns and values.
  
  • FCS 591 - Advanced Methods and Materials for Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences


    3 credit hours
    Advanced strategies and methods for teaching family and consumer sciences career connections and family-life programs in middle- and secondary-school settings; organization, administration, and assessment of career/ technical programs including project-based learning, student organizations, advisory committees, business/industry certification, workplace applications, and career portfolio development. Admission to Phase II required.
  
  • FCS 594 - Implementation of Early Childhood Programs


    3 credit hours
    The organization, planning and evaluating of various types of programs for young children with emphasis upon teaching methods and resources. Directed observation and participation in early childhood education programs included.
  
  • FCS 610 - Current Programs and Trends in Foods and Nutrition


    3 credit hours
    A comprehensive review of nutrition and diet trends, nutrients and their functions and nutrition software. Development and evaluation of visual and teaching aids in foods and nutrition.
  
  • FCS 615 - Recent Developments in Clothing and Textiles


    3 credit hours
    An update of the various fields of study in clothing and textiles. Includes readings in the areas of clothing and textiles with special emphasis on curricular trends throughout the nation.
  
  • FCS 620 - Advanced Seminar in Family and Child Development


    3 credit hours
    A study of current literature, research, and trends in selected areas of marriage and the family, including cross-cultural comparisons.

Finance

  
  • FI 572 - Financial Management


    3 credit hours
    This course extends the student’s understanding of corporate financial management with an emphasis on investment and financing decisions within the corporation. The course combines lectures with cases to develop a solid understanding of the modern theory and practice of financial management. Admission to the M.B.A. program required.

General Business

  
  • GB 509 - MBA Internship Practicum


    3 credit hours
    This course will provide selected students with work-related experience in a private, public, or non-profit organization to enhance student learning of academic concepts and their application in actual organizations. Active oversight by faculty is required, along with dedicated mentoring by an approved preceptor in a suitable organization. Specific learning objectives and related experiences are required, as is submission of work products suitable for faculty evaluation of performance. Admission to the M.B.A. program required.
  
  • GB 560 - MBA Special Topics


    3 credit hours
    A study of selected topics related to organizations and their management using readings, lectures, and discussion on subject matter so current or unique that it is not generally included in other course offerings. Admission to the M.B.A. program required.
  
  • GB 576 - MBA Directed Study and Research


    3 credit hours
    Directed study and research on an approved topic by student under direction of faculty member to allow student to develop in-depth knowledge concerning a particular topic in an area related to organizations and their management. Student will develop the skills and insights necessary to critically review research material, design and implement a research study, and effectively communicate findings and their implications for managerial practice. Admission to the M.B.A. program required.

Geography

  
  • GEOG 511 - Selected Topics in Geography


    3 credit hours
    Topics vary. Course may be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisite(s): HIST 101 and 102.
  
  • GEOG 566 - Political Geography


    3 credit hours
    Major political structures and geopolitical implications of location, shape, area, culture, and natural environment of nations and states. Spatial analysis of voting behavior.

History

  
  • HIST 511 - Selected Topics in History


    3 credit hours
    Topics vary. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
  
  • HIST 521 - Seminar in Medieval European History


    3 credit hours
  
  • HIST 522 - Seminar in Early Modern European History


    3 credit hours
  
  • HIST 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.
  
  • HIST 524 - Colonial Latin America


    3 credit hours
    This course examines the Americas before European conquest, the nature of Spanish and Portuguese colonialism, the impact of colonialism on the American environment, the nature of chattel slavery, the formation of multiracial and multi-ethnic societies, systems of social stratification, the collapse of colonial empires and establishment of independent republics after 1808. Special attention will be paid to factors that still affect contemporary Latin America. Prerequisite(s): HIST 101 and 102. (Cross-listed with HIST 424).
  
  • HIST 525 - Modern Latin America


    3 credit hours
    This course surveys major themes in Latin American history after the independence was achieved from Spain and Portugal. Since it would be impossible to provide a detailed treatment of every Latin American country, the objective of the course is to give students a working knowledge of the ideas, experiences, and problems common to the region as a whole. Political ideologies, economic underdevelopment, authoritarianism, civil rights, democratic development, and the United States’ presence in the region are some of the themes that will be covered in this course. Prerequisite(s): HIST 101 and 102.
  
  • HIST 526 - U.S.-Latin American Relations: 1820 to present


    3 credit hours
    This course analyzes the political, social, and cultural events that have marked the relationship between Latin American countries and the United States. Students will consider the history of individual countries, while at the same time analyzing the influence of the United States policy on the region as a whole. The goal of the course is to introduce the student to factual and interpretive material useful for making informed judgments regarding the unequal interactions between the peoples of Latin America and the United States from 1820 to the present. Prerequisite(s): HIST 101 and 102.
  
  • HIST 532 - History of French Film


    3 credit hours
    This course will examine developments in modern French history through the analysis of French films. We shall discuss the evolution of film techniques, the elements of film history, and the role of national identity in French history. Prerequisite(s): HIST 101 and 102. (Cross-listed with FRN 423)
  
  • HIST 533 - Modern Brazil


    3 credit hours
    This course surveys Brazilian history beginning with the founding of an independent state in 1822. Topics covered include slavery, regionalism, immigration, the economy, the armed forces, and other major themes such as race, class, gender, politics, and religion. Prerequisite(s): HIST 101 and 102.
  
  • HIST 534 - Seminar in 20th Century European History


    3 credit hours
  
  • HIST 535 - History of Modern Japan


    3 credit hours
    A general survey of Japanese history from 1600 to the present. Examines the major events and trends in Japanese politics, economics, and society in an international context. Topics include: the Tokugawa legacy, the Meiji Restoration, the “Westernization” of Japan, Japanese relationships with China, the Second World War, and the post-war economic “Miracle.”
  
  • HIST 536 - Seminar in American History


    3 credit hours
  
  • HIST 541 - History of England I


    3 credit hours
    A survey of the political, constitutional, legal, economic, social and cultural development of England from Roman times to the Glorious Revolution.
  
  • HIST 542 - History of England Since 1688


    3 credit hours
    A survey of the political, constitutional, legal, economic, social and cultural development of England from the Glorious Revolution to the 20th century.
  
  • HIST 547 - Medieval European History, 476-1400


    3 credit hours
    European history from the fall of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance. Emphasis will be on the religious, political, intellectual, and social development of Western Europe. Prerequisite(s): HIST 102.
  
  • HIST 548 - Renaissance and Reformation, 1300-1653


    3 credit hours
    Will investigate the literary, artistic, intellectual, religious, and cultural achievements of Renaissance Italy, the rise and growth of Protestantism, and the Catholic reaction against the background of the economic, political, and social developments in Western Europe. Prerequisite(s): HIST 101 and 102.
  
  • HIST 555 - The French Revolution and the Napoleonic Era, 1789-1815


    3 credit hours
    Deals with the origin of the French Revolution in the institutions of the old regime and the ideas of the Enlightenment, and traces the course of revolutionary events in France and their impact throughout Europe. It also examines the rise of Napoleon, the Napoleonic wars, the impact of Napoleonic France upon Europe, the eventual defeat of Napoleon, and the general peace settlement.
  
  • HIST 558 - History of Germany, 1871-1945


    3 credit hours
    A survey of German history beginning with the Second Reich, the Weimar Republic and the Third Reich. Emphasis on the cultural, social, and political origins of Nazism and the Holocaust.
  
  • HIST 560 - History of the South


    3 credit hours
    This course will examine the principal social and cultural factors that have contributed to the unique development of the South from colonial times to the present. Some attention will be given to the political and economic development of the region.
  
  • HIST 561 - History of Early Modern Europe, up to 1789


    3 credit hours
    A survey of European history from the Renaissance up to the outbreak of the French Revolution. Emphasis will be on the growth of Nation States, conflicts between Absolutism and Constitutionalism, the Scientific Revolution, changing social and economic patterns, and the Enlightenment. Prerequisite(s): HIST 101 and 102.
  
  • HIST 565 - History of France Since 1815


    3 credit hours
    A continuation of HIST 555 . Examines the major trends in French history in a European and international context. Topics include: The Bourbon Restoration, the Second Empire, the Third Republic, the Two World Wars, the Fourth and Fifth Republics, Reconstruction, Decolonization, and the European Union.
  
  • HIST 570 - Colonial America


    3 credit hours
    A history of the American colonies, covering the social, cultural, economic and political development of the region and its peoples to 1763.
  
  • HIST 571 - Revolutionary America


    3 credit hours
    This course covers the origins, development and consequences of the American Revolution from 1763 to 1800.
  
  • HIST 572 - History of Alabama


    3 credit hours
    A survey of the political, economic, social and cultural developments of the region that comprises Alabama from pre-historic times to the present. Emphasis is placed upon local developments within a framework provided by the whole of American history.
  
  • HIST 573 - African-American History


    3 credit hours
    Examines the experience of blacks in America from 1619 to present, with special attention to slavery, emancipation, segregation, race, leadership, and the Civil Rights Movement.
  
  • HIST 574 - Jeffersonian-Jacksonian America


    3 credit hours
    Traces the development of the United States through the early national period, 1800-1850. Focuses on Jeffersonian Republicanism, Jacksonian Democracy, and growing sectionalism in the early nineteenth century.
  
  • HIST 576 - Civil War and Reconstruction


    3 credit hours
    A study of the events leading to the Civil War; the major military, diplomatic, economic, and social issues associated with the war; and the developments during Reconstruction.
  
  • HIST 577 - The Gilded Age


    3 credit hours
    This course examines the political, economic, social, and technological developments of the United States from 1877 to 1920. Topics will include industrialization, labor unions, the New South, Populism, and Progressivism.
  
  • HIST 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 HIST 479).
  
  • HIST 580 - Diplomatic History of the United States


    3 credit hours
    Foundations of American diplomacy and America’s expanding role in international affairs.
  
  • HIST 581 - The United States, 1900-1945


    3 credit hours
    This course is a survey of the history of the United States, 1900-1945, with special emphasis on the economic, political and social problems of the period.
  
  • HIST 582 - The United States Since 1945


    3 credit hours
    This course surveys the beginning of the Cold War and the wars in Korea and Vietnam. Domestic economic, political, and social problems of the period are also covered.
  
  • HIST 583 - History of Africa


    3 credit hours
    African geography, culture, and people. Prerequisite(s): HIST 101 and 102.
  
  • HIST 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 HIST 484).
  
  • HIST 590 - Directed Reading


    3 credit hours
  
  • HIST 595 - Internship in History


    Up to 6 credit hours
    Individual reading and study with a faculty member and work on an approved project with the Alabama Department of Archives and History, the Archival Department of the Birmingham Public Library, and the Alabama Historic Commission or a similar cooperating institution.

Instructional Leadership

  
  • EDL 577 - Technology for School Leaders


    3 credit hours
    Designed to provide the developing professional with information concerning the application of technology in administrative settings.
  
  • EDL 593 - Leadership, Collaboration, and Mentoring


    3 credit hours
    Designed to facilitate opportunities for practicing professionals to examine knowledge, models, and skills critical to effective school leadership and mentoring. Emphasis on impacts of positive relationships on the local school environment and on school renewal.
  
  • EDL 594 - Curriculum and Instructional Leadership


    3 credit hours
    Designed to develop the knowledge and skills of the foundations of supervision in the curriculum and instructional development domains. Emphasis on the supervisor’s role in designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating the curriculum and planning, monitoring, and evaluation of the instructional program.
  
  • EDL 595 - Public Relations, Community Resources, and Ethics


    3 credit hours
    Designed to assist the developing professional in the study of public relations, ethics, and community resources. The communication strategies utilized for building programs and system-wide programs, the interpretation of schools to their internal and external publics, and administrator public relations activities are analyzed.
 

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