School of Nursing

Kathryn Grams, Ph.D., RN, Dean
Ed. Annex 264 • 678-839-6552

www.westga.edu/~nurs/

Mission Statement

The University of West Georgia School of Nursing exemplifies academic excellence in a caring environment by providing quality undergraduate and graduate education to meet current and evolving health care needs within the global community.

Vision Statement

The School of Nursing will be a leader in the scholarship of teaching and learning through the empowerment of graduates and colleagues who exhibit the ability and courage to create quality caring in health care and educational systems.

Professors:

C. Epps (Associate Dean), K. Grams (Dean), L. Ware (Associate Dean), C. Wilson

Assistant Professors:

M. Bishop, C. Brown, J.Crager, A. Helvig, L. Robinson, J. Smith, S. Welch

Visiting Professor:

J. Yensen

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Table of Contents

Graduate Catalog 2012-2013

Campus Map

Graduate Studies Calendar

University of West Georgia Mission Statement

University of West Georgia

The University System of Georgia

General Information

Student Services

Expenses

Admission

Financial Aid

Extended Learning

General Academic Policies

Degree Programs

Certificate Programs

College of Arts and Humanities

Art Education

College of Education

College of Science and Mathematics

College of Social Sciences

Richards College of Business

School of Nursing

Course Descriptions

Index to Course Listing

Business Education Courses (ABED)

Accounting Courses (ACCT)

Anthropology (ANTH)

Art Courses (ART)

ASTR Courses (ASTR)

Biology Courses (BIOL)

Counseling And Educational Psychology Courses (CEPD)

CEPD 6101 Psychology of Classroom Learning 3/0/3

CEPD 6106 Seminar in Residence Hall Staff Education 2/0/2

CEPD 6131 Counseling Theories 3/0/3

CEPD 6140 Introduction to Counseling Practice 3/0/3

CEPD 6141 Professional Community Counsel 3/0/3

CEPD 6143 Professional Counseling Orientation 3/0/3

CEPD 6151 Psychological Appraisal 3/0/3

CEPD 6160 Group Counseling 3/0/3

CEPD 6170 Foundations of College Student Affairs 3/0/3

CEPD 6172 Theories of College Student Development 3/0/3

CEPD 6174 Higher Education Administration 3/0/3

CEPD 6175 Student Affairs Practicum 3/0/3

CEPD 6176 Legal Issues in Higher Education 3/0/3

CEPD 6178 The American College Student 3/0/3

CEPD 6179 Capstone Seminar: Student Affairs 3/0/3

CEPD 6180 Professional School Counselor 3/0/3

CEPD 6182 Internship: Professional Counseling 1-6/0/1-6

CEPD 6182 Internship: Professional Counseling 1-6/0/1-6

CEPD 6185 Internship: Community Counseling 0/2-18/1-9

CEPD 6186 Internship: School Counseling 1-9/1-9/1-9

CEPD 6187 Practicum: School Counseling 0/3/3

CEPD 6188 Practicum: Professional Counseling 3/0/3

CEPD 6188 Practicum: Professional Counseling 3/0/3

CEPD 6189 Practicum: Community Counseling 0/3/3

CEPD 7111 Psychopathology 3/0/3

CEPD 7112 Career Counseling 3/0/3

CEPD 7130 Assessment and Effective Use of Data 3/0/3

CEPD 7134 Family Therapy: Theory and Practice 3/0/3

CEPD 7135 Cognitive-Behavior Therapy 3/0/3

CEPD 7136 Play Therapy 3/0/3

CEPD 7137 Sexual Abuse Counseling 3/0/3

CEPD 7138 Multicultural Counseling and Education 3/0/3

CEPD 7145 Advocacy and Leadership 3/0/3

CEPD 7152 Research and Program Evaluation 3/0/3

CEPD 7155 Substance Abuse and Addictions: Prevention and Treatment 3/0/3

CEPD 7181 Independent Study 1-3/0/1-3

CEPD 7182 Directed Readings 1-3/0/1-3

CEPD 7185 Special Topics in Counseling and Educational Psychology 1-3/0/1-3

CEPD 8102 Lifespan Human Development 3/0/3

CEPD 8131 Advanced Theories of Counseling 3/0/3

CEPD 8140 Advanced Group Counseling 3/0/3

CEPD 8141 Clinical Supervision in Counseling 3/0/3

CEPD 8171 Current Issues in Counseling and Supervision 3/0/3

CEPD 8184 Research Seminar I 3/0/3

CEPD 8189 Advanced Internship 3/0/3

CEPD 8190 Advanced Practicum: School Counseling 0/3/3

CEPD 8191 Advanced Practicum: Community Counseling 0/3/3

CEPD 8194 Research Seminar II 3/0/3

CEPD 8197 School Guidance Program Development 3/0/3

CEPD 9171 Program Evaluation 3/0/3

CEPD 9183 Directed Doctoral Research 3/0/3

CEPD 9184 Doctoral Seminar Professional Issues 3/0/3

CEPD 9186 Doctoral Internship 3/0/3

CEPD 9187 Doctoral Practicum in Supervision 3/0/3

CEPD 9199 Dissertation 1-12/0/1-12

CIED Courses

Chemistry (CHEM)

CIED Courses

Management Information Systems Courses (CISM)

Criminology Courses (CRIM)

Computer Science Courses (CS)

Early Childhood / Elementary Education Courses (ECED)

Economics Courses (ECON)

Educational Foundations Courses (EDFD)

EDAT Courses

Educational Leadership Courses (EDLE)

EDLE 6312 Principles of Leadership 3/0/3

EDLE 6313 Understanding Systems and Change 3/0/3

EDLE 6314 School Business Management 3/0/3

EDLE 6316 School Law and Ethics 3/0/3

EDLE 6318 Human Resources Management 3/0/3

EDLE 6320 Supervision of Instruction 3/0/3

EDLE 6322 Curriculum for Educational Leaders 3/0/3

EDLE 6323 Promoting Teaching & Learning 3/0/3

EDLE 6325 Leadership Formation 2/0/2

EDLE 6327 Professional Learning Communities 2/0/2

EDLE 6329 Managing School Operations 3/0/3

EDLE 6330 Building School Culture 2/0/2

EDLE 6331 Advanced Culture Seminar 3/0/3

EDLE 6332 Advanced Change and Improvement 3/0/3

EDLE 6341 Using Data to Improve the School 3/0/3

EDLE 7304 Administration of Special Education Programs 3/0/3

EDLE 7312 School Community Relations 3/0/3

EDLE 7316 The Teacher and the Law 3/0/3

EDLE 7324 Special Education Law 3/0/3

EDLE 7381 Independent Study 0/1-3/1-3

EDLE 7382 Directed Readings in Education 0/1-3/1-3

EDLE 7385 Special Topics 1-3/0/1-3

EDLE 7394 Educational Workshop 0/3-9/3-9

EDLE 7395 Educational Workshop 0/3-9/3-9

EDLE 7396 Educational Workshop 0/3-9/3-9

EDLE 8301 Leadership Residency I 0/0/6

EDLE 8302 Leadership Residency II 0/0/6

EDLE 8303 Leadership Residency III 0/0/6

EDLE 8311 Instructional Leadership 3/0/3

EDLE 8312 School Finance 3/0/3

EDLE 8314 Local School Leadership 3/0/3

EDLE 8316 Educational Facilities 3/0/3

EDLE 8320 Designing and Conducting Staff Development Programs 3/0/3

EDLE 8322 Law for School Counselors and Psychologists 3/0/3

EDLE 8324 Ethics in Educational Leadership 3/0/3

EDLE 8326 Politics and Policy in Education 3/0/3

EDLE 8328 Educational Leadership in a Pluralistic/Diversified Society 3/0/3

EDLE 8329 School Leadership in a Pluralistic and Diverse Society 3/0/3

EDLE 8330 Group Leadership Techniques in Administration and Supervision 3/0/3

EDLE 8332 Mediating Conflict in Organizations 3/0/3

EDLE 8334 Curriculum Design 3/0/3

EDLE 8336 Curriculum Inquiry and Change 3/0/3

EDLE 8338 Clinical Techniques in Supervision 3/0/3

EDLE 8383 Research Proposal for Educational Leadership 3/0/3

EDLE 8386 Advanced Internship 0/3/3

EDLE 9004 Teaching the Adult Learner 3/0/3

Education Mathematics Elementary Courses (EDME)

Education Mathematics and Science Courses (EDMS)

EDMT Courses

Educational Research Courses (EDRS)

EDSC Courses (EDSC)

Education Science Elementary Courses (EDSE)

Education School Improvement Courses (EDSI)

School Improvement Courses (EDUC)

English Courses (ENGL)

Finance Courses (FINC)

Foreign Languages (FORL)

French (FREN)

Geography (GEOG)

Geology (GEOL)

German Courses (GRMN)

History Courses (HIST)

HIST 5230 War, State, and Society in Early Modern Europe 3/0/3

HIST 5250 The First World War 3/0/3

HIST 5400 Introduction to Public History 3/0/3

HIST 5401 Theory and Practice of Oral History 3/0/3

HIST 5402 Introduction to Archival Theory and Practice 3/0/3

HIST 5403 Introduction to Museum Studies 3/0/3

HIST 5404 History of American Architecture 3/0/3

HIST 5411 European Renaissance in Global Perspective 3/0/3

HIST 5412 The Reformation 3/0/3

HIST 5413 The Atlantic World, 1450-1800 3/0/3

HIST 5417 19th Century Europe, 1789-1914 3/0/3

HIST 5418 20th Century Europe 3/0/3

HIST 5419 The Cold War 3/0/3

HIST 5420 The Holocaust 3/0/3

HIST 5421 Mexico Since Independence 3/0/3

HIST 5422 US-Latin American Relations 3/0/3

HIST 5423 Women and Gender in the Ancient World 3/0/3

HIST 5424 Conflict and Interdependence in South Africa 3/0/3

HIST 5430 The Vietnam War 3/0/3

HIST 5432 The Roman Republic 3/0/3

HIST 5433 Introduction to Modern China 3/0/3

HIST 5436 French Revolution - Napoleon 3/0/3

HIST 5437 France Since 1815 3/0/3

HIST 5440 Modern Germany 3/0/3

HIST 5441 Modern Ireland: 1780 to Present 3/0/3

HIST 5443 Introduction to Modern Japan 3/0/3

HIST 5446 Soviet Russia 3/0/3

HIST 5451 Colonial America, 1492-1763 3/0/3

HIST 5452 American Revolution, 1763-1783 3/0/3

HIST 5453 The New American Republic, 1783-1815 3/0/3

HIST 5454 Jacksonian America, 1815-1848 3/0/3

HIST 5455 Civil War and Reconstruction 3/0/3

HIST 5461 Environmental History 3/0/3

HIST 5463 American Military History 3/0/3

HIST 5464 American Sports History 3/0/3

HIST 5465 U.S. Society and Culture to 1865 3/0/3

HIST 5466 U.S. Society and Culture Since 1865 3/0/3

HIST 5467 Women in American History to 1890 3/0/3

HIST 5468 Women in American History Since 1890 3/0/3

HIST 5469 The Civil Rights Movement 3/0/3

HIST 5471 The Gilded Age and Progressive Era, 1877-1920 3/0/3

HIST 5472 The Rise of Modern America, 1920-1945 3/0/3

HIST 5473 Recent America: The U.S. Since World War II 3/0/3

HIST 5474 History of Georgia 3/0/3

HIST 5475 Southern Families and Communities 3/0/3

HIST 5476 The Old South 3/0/3

HIST 5477 The New South 3/0/3

HIST 5478 American Religion to 1800 3/0/3

HIST 5479 American Religion Since 1800 3/0/3

HIST 5485 Special Topics 3/0/3

HIST 6201 Archives Arrangemnt Practicum 0/0/3

HIST 6202 Theory and Method of Material Culture Studies 3/0/3

HIST 6203 Studies and Research Methods in American Folklife 3/0/3

HIST 6283 Continuing Research 0/1/1

HIST 6301 Administration of Museums and Historic Sites 3/0/3

HIST 6302 Collections Management in Museums 3/0/3

HIST 6303 Education and Interpretation at Museums 3/0/3

HIST 6304 Exhibits at Museums and Historic Sites 3/0/3

HIST 6481 Independent Study 0/0/1-3

HIST 6486 Public History Internship 0/0/3

HIST 6684 Historiography 3/0/3

HIST 6685 Special Problems 0/1-6/1-6

HIST 6686 Topics in European History 3/0/3

HIST 6687 Topics in United States History 3/0/3

HIST 6688 Topics in Latin American History 3/0/3

HIST 6689 Topics in Georgia History 3/0/3

HIST 6699 Thesis 3/0/3

Mathematics Courses (MATH)

MATH 5003 Dynamical Systems 3/0/3

MATH 5013 Numerical Analysis 3/0/3

MATH 5014 Numerical Methods 4/0/4

MATH 5043 Number Theory 3/0/3

MATH 5103 Operations Research 3/0/3

MATH 5113 Technology Orientation Survey of Statistics 3/0/3

MATH 5153 Applied Mathematical Modeling 3/0/3

MATH 5180 Math for Mid Sch Teachers 3/0/3

MATH 5203 Mathematical Probability 3/0/3

MATH 5213 Mathematical Statistics 3/0/3

MATH 5233 College Geometry 3/0/3

MATH 5234 College Geometry 4/0/4

MATH 5253 Real Analysis 3/0/3

MATH 5313 Advanced Ordinary Differential Equations 3/0/3

MATH 5353 Complex Analysis 3/0/3

MATH 5363 Partial Differential Equations 3/0/3

MATH 5413 Abstract Algebra I 3/0/3

MATH 5423 Abstract Algebra II 3/0/3

MATH 5473 Combinatorics 3/0/3

MATH 5483 Graph Theory 3/0/3

MATH 5513 Linear Algebra I 3/0/3

MATH 5523 Linear Algebra II 3/0/3

MATH 5613 Introduction to Topology 3/0/3

MATH 5803 Analysis of Variance 3/0/3

MATH 5813 Regression Analysis 3/0/3

MATH 5823 Applied Experimental Design 3/0/3

MATH 5833 Applied Nonparametric Statistics 3/0/3

MATH 5843 Introduction to Sampling 3/0/3

MATH 5885 Special Topics in Applied Statistics 3/0/3

MATH 5985 Special Topics in Mathematics 1-3/1-3/1-3

MATH 6003 Dynamical Systems and Applications 3/0/3

MATH 6043 Topics in Number Theory 3/0/3

MATH 6103 Discrete Optimization 3/0/3

MATH 6203 Applied Probability 3/0/3

MATH 6213 Statistical Methods 3/0/3

MATH 6233 Geometry 3/0/3

MATH 6253 Mathematical Analysis I 3/0/3

MATH 6263 Mathematical Analysis II 3/0/3

MATH 6303 Introduction to Mathematical Control Theory 3/0/3

MATH 6363 Partial Differential Equations 3/0/3

MATH 6403 Signal Processing 3/0/3

MATH 6413 Advanced Modern Algebra I 3/0/3

MATH 6423 Advanced Modern Algebra II 3/0/3

MATH 6473 Combinatorial Analysis 3/0/3

MATH 6483 Theory of Graphs 3/0/3

MATH 6503 Numerical Methods in Applied Mathematics 3/0/3

MATH 6513 Applied Linear Algebra 3/0/3

MATH 6613 Inverse Problems 3/0/3

MATH 6713 Strategies for Teaching Math 3/0/3

MATH 6723 Assessment and Classroom Management in Mathematics Education 3/0/3

MATH 6733 Research in Math Education 3/0/3

MATH 6743 Advanced Perspective on Secondary Mathematics 3/0/3

MATH 6903 BioMathematics 3/0/3

MATH 6982 Directed Readings 3/0/3

MATH 6983 Graduate Research Project 3/0/3

MATH 7053 Survey of Calculus for Teachers 3/0/3

MATH 7103 A Technology Oriented Survey of Statistics 3/0/3

MATH 7287 Teaching Internship I 3/0/3

MATH 7288 Teaching Internship II 3/0/3

MATH 7403 Math for In-Service P-8 Teachers 3/0/3

MATH 7413 Geometry for In-Service P-8 Teachers 3/0/3

MATH 7423 Algebra for In-Service P-8 Teachers I 3/0/3

MATH 7503 Algebra for In-Service P-8 Teachers II 3/0/3

MATH 7513 Trigonometry and Calculus for In-Service P-8 Teachers 3/0/3

MATH 7523 Probability and Statistics for In-Service P-8 Teachers 3/0/3

MATH 7533 Number Theory for In-Service P-8 Teachers 3/0/3

MATH 7603 An Introduction to the History of Mathematics 3/0/3

MATH 7985 Special Topics in Mathematics 1-3/1-3/1-3

Media and Technology Courses (MEDT)

MEDT 6401 Instructional Technology 3/0/3

MEDT 6402 Technology in the Content Areas 3/0/3

MEDT 6461 Administration of the School Media Center 3/0/3

MEDT 6491 Internship in Instructional Technology 0/2-6/2-6

MEDT 6462 Administration of Instructional Technology Programs 3/0/3

MEDT 6463 Cataloging 3/0/3

MEDT 6465 Selection and Materials 3/0/3

MEDT 6466 Media Program 3/0/3

MEDT 7461 Instructional Design 3/0/3

MEDT 7462 Internet Tools, Resources, and Issues in Education 3/0/3

MEDT 7464 Designing Technology Enhanced Instruction 3/0/3

MEDT 7465 Digital Resources for Teaching and Learning 3/0/3

MEDT 7466 Digital Photography in Instruction 2/2/3

MEDT 7467 Web Design for Instruction 3/0/3

MEDT 7468 Introduction to Multimedia 2/2/3

MEDT 7469 Supervision of School Library Media Programs 1/2/3

MEDT 7470 Videotape Production and Utilization 2/2/3

MEDT 7471 Data Networks for Instruction 3/0/3

MEDT 7472 Introduction to Distance Learning 3/0/3

MEDT 7473 Advanced Multimedia 3/0/3

MEDT 7474 Online Reference Sources and Services 3/0/3

MEDT 7475 The Distance Education Professional 3/0/3

MEDT 7476 Evaluating Technology Enhanced Instruction 3/0/3

MEDT 7477 Technology for Media Services 3/0/3

MEDT 7478 Automating School Media Center 3/0/3

MEDT 7481 Independent Project 2/2/3

MEDT 7482 Directed Readings 0/1-3/1-3

MEDT 7485 Special Topics in Media 0/1-3/1-3

MEDT 7487 Practicum 3/0/3

MEDT 7494 Educational Workshop 0/1-3/1-3

MEDT 8461 Diffusion of Innovations 3/0/3

MEDT 8463 Issues in Instructional Technology 3/0/3

MEDT 8464 Issues in School Library Media 3/0/3

MEDT 8480 Program Evaluation 3/0/3

MEDT 8484 Research Seminar I 3/0/3

MEDT 8485 Research Seminar II 3/0/3

Middle Grades Education Courses (MGED)

Middle Grades Mathematics and Science Courses (MGMS)

Management Courses (MGNT)

Marketing Courses (MKTG)

Music Courses (MUSC)

MUSC 5150 Vocal Pedagogy and Literature 3/0/3

MUSC 5160 Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature 3/0/3

MUSC 5171 Keyboard Literature Before 1825 2/0/2

MUSC 5172 Keyboard Literature After 1825 2/0/2

MUSC 5175 Collaborative Keyboard Skills I 1/2/1

MUSC 5176 Collaborative Keyboard Skills II 1/2/1

MUSC 5181 Piano Pedagogy I 2/1/2

MUSC 5182 Piano Pedagogy II 2/1/2

MUSC 5183 Piano Pedagogy III 2/1/2

MUSC 5184 Piano Pedagogy IV 2/1/2

MUSC 5240 Form and Analysis 2/0/2

MUSC 5300 Jazz History and Styles 3/0/3

MUSC 5311 Applied Jazz Composition and Arranging Variations 0/1-2/1-2

MUSC 5321 Applied Jazz Improvisation 0/1-2/1-2

MUSC 5400 Counterpoint 2/0/2

MUSC 5410 Applied Composition 0/1-2/1-2

MUSC 5500 Accompanying 2/0/2

MUSC 5700 Wind Ensemble 0/1/1

MUSC 5710 Symphony Band 0/1/1

MUSC 5720 Marching Band 0/1/1

MUSC 5730 Jazz Ensemble 0/1/1

MUSC 5740 Chamber Winds 0/1/1

MUSC 5750 Concert Choir 0/1/1

MUSC 5760 Chamber Singers 0/1/1

MUSC 5770 Opera Workshop 0/1/1

MUSC 5800A Small Ensemble: Keyboard Ensemble 0/1/1

MUSC 5800B Small Ensemble: Collegium Musicum 0/1/1

MUSC 5800C Small Ensemble: Guitar Ensemble 0/1/1

MUSC 5800D Small Ensemble: Flute Choir 0/1/1

MUSC 5800E Small Ensemble: Clarinet Choir 0/1/1

MUSC 5800F Small Ensemble: Saxophone Choir 0/1/1

MUSC 5800G Small Ensemble: Woodwind Ensemble 0/1/1

MUSC 5800I Small Ensemble: Horn Choir 0/1/1

MUSC 5800J Small Ensemble: Trumpet Choir 0/1/1

MUSC 5800K Small Ensemble: Trombone Choir 0/1/1

MUSC 5800L Small Ensemble: Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble 0/1/1

MUSC 5800M Small Ensemble: Brass Ensemble 0/1/1

MUSC 5800N Small Ensemble: Percussion Ensemble 0/1/1

MUSC 5800O Small Ensemble: Jazz Combo 0/1/1

MUSC 5800P Small Ensemble: Basketball Band 0/1/1

MUSC 5800Q Small Ensemble 0/0/1

MUSC 5850 Applied Conducting 0/1-2/1-2

MUSC 5890 Marching Band Techniques 2/0/2

MUSC 5981 Directed Independent Study 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 5985 Special Topics in Music 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6083 Research Methods and Materials 3/0/3

MUSC 6110 History and Philosophy of Music Education 3/0/3

MUSC 6120 Factors of Musical Learning 3/0/3

MUSC 6184 Seminar in Music Education 3/0/3

MUSC 6210 Music History and Literature 3/0/3

MUSC 6220 Music Theory 3/0/3

MUSC 6600A Principal Applied: Piano 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6600B Principal Applied: Organ 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6600C Principal Applied: Voice 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6600D Principal Applied: Strings 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6600E Principal Applied: Guitar 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6600F Principal Applied: Flute 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6600G Principal Applied: Oboe 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6600I Principal Applied: Clarinet 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6600J Principal Applied: Bassoon 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6600K Principal Applied: Saxophone 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6600L Principal Applied: Horn 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6600M Principal Applied: Trumpet 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6600N Principal Applied: Trombone 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6600O Principal Applied: Euphonium 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6600P Principal Applied: Tuba 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6600Q Principal Applied: Percussion 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6610A Secondary Applied: Piano 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6610B Secondary Applied: Organ 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6610C Secondary Applied: Voice 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6610D Secondary Applied: Strings 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6610E Secondary Applied: Guitar 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6610F Secondary Applied: Flute 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6610G Secondary Applied: Oboe 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6610I Secondary Applied: Clarinet 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6610J Secondary Applied: Bassoon 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6610K Secondary Applied: Saxophone 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6610L Secondary Applied: Horn 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6610M Secondary Applied: Trumpet 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6610N Secondary Applied: Trombone 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6610O Secondary Applied: Euphonium 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6610P Secondary Applied: Tuba 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6610Q Secondary Applied: Percussion 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6800 Graduate Recital 0/3/3

MUSC 6982 Directed Readings 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6987 Music Practicum 0/1-3/1-3

MUSC 6999 Thesis in Music 0/3-9/3-9

Natural Science (NTSC)

Nursing Courses (NURS)

NURS 6010 Perspectives on Caring in Nursing 1/0/1

NURS 6100 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice 3/0/3

NURS 6187 Clinical Nurse Leader CNL Role Practicum I 0/5/1

NURS 6287 Clinical Nurse Leader Role Practicum II 0/5/1

NURS 6300 Health Care Delivery Systems 3/0/3

NURS 6387 Clinical Nurse Leader Role Practicum III 0/20/4

NURS 6400 Scholarly Inquiry in Nursing 3/0/3

NURS 6403 Advanced Applied Pharmacology 3/0/3

NURS 6404 Advanced Applied Pharmacology 3/0/3

NURS 6487 Specialty Nursing Practicum 0/8/2

NURS 6500 Data Analysis in Nursing 2/0/2

NURS 6501 Role of Nurse as Educator 2/0/2

NURS 6502 Assessment and Instruction in Nursing Education 2/0/2

NURS 6503 Outcomes Evaluation in Nursing Education 2/0/2

NURS 6587 Nurse Educator Role Practicum I 0/8/2

NURS 6601 The Role of the Nurse as Leader and Manager 2/0/2

NURS 6602 Problem Solving in Health Systems Leadership 2/0/2

NURS 6603 Outcomes Evaluation in Health Systems Leadership 2/0/2

NURS 6687 Health Systems Leadership Role Practicum I 0/8/2

NURS 6787 Nurse Educator Role Practicum II 0/8/2

NURS 6887 Health Systems Leadership Role Practicum II 0/8/2

NURS 6981 Independent Study 0/1-3/1-3

NURS 6985 Special Topics in Nursing 1-3/0/1-3

NURS 6987 Scholarly Project 0/0/1-3

NURS 6989 Evidence-Based Project 1-3/0/1-3

NURS 6999 Thesis 0/1-6/1-6

NURS 9001 Current Trends and Issues in Nursing Education 3/0/3

NURS 9002 Quantitative Research in Nursing 3/0/3

NURS 9003 Principles of Qualitative Inquiry: Design and Methods 3/0/3

NURS 9004 Teaching the Adult Learner 3/0/3

NURS 9005 Nursing Theory in Nursing Education 3/0/3

Physical Education Courses (PHED)

PHED 6622 Current Issues in Physical Education and Sport 3/0/3

PHED 6628 Health Concerns of the School-Aged Child 3/0/3

PHED 6660 Fundamentals of Teaching Health and Physical Education 3/0/3

PHED 6665 Methods of Teaching K-12 Physical Education 3/0/3

PHED 6667 Foundations of Nutrition 3/0/3

PHED 6668 Concepts and Methods in Health Education 3/0/3

PHED 6670 Movement for Children in Physical Education and Sport 3/0/3

PHED 6680 Physical Education for Children with Disabling Conditions 3/0/3

PHED 6686 Teaching Internship 0/9-18/3-6

PHED 7610 Curriculum Development in Physical Education 3/0/3

PHED 7614 Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Sport 3/0/3

PHED 7618 Applied Motor Control 3/0/3

PHED 7620 Scientific Foundations of Exercise 3/0/3

PHED 7626 Sociological and Psychological Aspects of Physical Education and Sport 3/0/3

PHED 7630 Legal Issues in Physical Education and Sport 3/0/3

PHED 7640 Research in Health and Physical Education 3/0/3

PHED 7650 Analyzing Teaching for Professional Growth 3/0/3

PHED 7669 Supervision in Health and Physical Education 3/0/3

PHED 7681 Independent Project 3/0/3

PHED 7682 Directed Reading 0/3/3

PHED 7685 Special Topics in Physical Education 3/0/3

PHED 7691 Educational Workshop 1-3/0/1-3

PHED 7692 Educational Workshop 1-3/0/1-3

PHED 7693 Educational Workshop 1-3/0/1-3

PHED 8603 Educational Facilities 3/0/3

PHED 8628 Current Issues in Health Education 3/0/3

PHED 8661 Critical Analysis of Professional Literature in Physical Education and Sport 3/0/3

PHED 8684 Research Seminar 3/0/3

Philosophy Courses (PHIL)

Physics Courses (PHYS)

Planning Courses (PLAN)

Political Science Courses (POLS)

POLS 5101 Legislative Process 3/0/3

POLS 5102 The Presidency 3/0/3

POLS 5103 Public Opinion 3/0/3

POLS 5200 Principles of Public Administration 3/0/3

POLS 5202 Interorganizational Behavior 3/0/3

POLS 5204 Public Finance 3/0/3

POLS 5207 Technology Policy 3/0/3

POLS 5208 Health Policy 3/0/3

POLS 5209 Environmental Policy 3/0/3

POLS 5210 Modern Public Management 3/0/3

POLS 5211 State and Local Politics and Administration 3/0/3

POLS 5212 State and Local Government Finance 3/0/3

POLS 5213 Comparative Public Administration and Policy 3/0/3

POLS 5214 Urban Politics 3/0/3

POLS 5215 Management of Nonprofit Organizations 3/0/3

POLS 5301 Constitutional Law I 3/0/3

POLS 5302 Constitutional Law II 3/0/3

POLS 5462 American Politics since 1933 3/0/3

POLS 5501 International Law 3/0/3

POLS 5502 Gender and Ethnicity in International Politics 3/0/3

POLS 5503 International Organizations 3/0/3

POLS 5601 Ancient and Medieval Political Thought 3/0/3

POLS 5602 Modern Political Thought 3/0/3

POLS 5603 American Political Thought 3/0/3

POLS 5701 Technology and Sustainable Economic Development 3/0/3

POLS 5705 Computers in Politics, Planning, and Management 3/0/3

POLS 5721 Housing and Community Development 3/0/3

POLS 5722 Environmental Planning 3/0/3

POLS 5723 Transportation Planning 3/0/3

POLS 5724 Sustainable Development 3/0/3

POLS 5985 Problems in Politics 3/0/3

POLS 6200 Public Budgeting 3/0/3

POLS 6201 Theory of Public Administration 3/0/3

POLS 6202 Research Methods for Public Administration 3/0/3

POLS 6203 Theories of Public Organization 3/0/3

POLS 6204 Public Policy Analysis and Evaluation 3/0/3

POLS 6205 Administrative Law and Procedures 3/0/3

POLS 6206 Public Personnel Administration 3/0/3

POLS 6209 Management of Nonprofit Organizations 3/0/3

POLS 6283 Continuing Research 0/1/1

POLS 6285 Special Topics in Public Policy 3/0/3

POLS 6286 Professional Seminar 0/0/3-6

POLS 6290 Practicum and Assessment Center 3/0/3

POLS 6702 Land Use Planning 3/0/3

POLS 6981 Directed Readings 0/0/1-3

Psychology Courses (PSYC)

PSYC 5030 History and Philosophy of Psychology 4/0/4

PSYC 5040 Psychology of Dreams 3/0/3

PSYC 5070 Psychology of Myth and Symbol 3/0/3

PSYC 5085 Horizon Seminar 3-4/0/3-4

PSYC 5090 Groups and Group Process 3/0/3

PSYC 5130 Eastern and Transpersonal Psychologies 4/0/4

PSYC 5140 Psychology of Gender 3/0/3

PSYC 5160 Psychology of Love 3/0/3

PSYC 5200 Parapsychology 3/0/3

PSYC 5230 Phenomenological Psychology 3/0/3

PSYC 5270 Psychology of Childhood 3/0/3

PSYC 5280 Psychology of Adolescence and Adulthood 3/0/3

PSYC 5290 Moral and Social Development 3/0/3

PSYC 5300 Seminar in Global Studies 0/3/3

PSYC 5500 Explorations into Creativity 3/0/3

PSYC 5660 Advanced Topics in Abnormal Psychology 3/0/3

PSYC 5670 Values, Meanings, and Spirituality 3/0/3

PSYC 6000 Foundations of Humanistic Psychology 4/0/4

PSYC 6010 Human Growth and Potential 4/0/4

PSYC 6083 Research Methods 3/0/3

PSYC 6085 Advanced Theories 3/0/3

PSYC 6151 Psychological Appraisal 3/0/3

PSYC 6161 Counseling Methods 3/0/3

PSYC 6180 Advanced Counseling Methods 3/0/3

PSYC 6200 Theoretical Approaches to Counseling and Psychotherapy 4/0/4

PSYC 6220 The Counseling and Psychotherapy Process 3/0/3

PSYC 6230 Group Counseling and Psychotherapy 3/0/3

PSYC 6240 Principles of Family Therapy 3/0/3

PSYC 6260 Clinical Hypnosis 3/0/3

PSYC 6270 Foundations of Clinical Interviewing 3/0/3

PSYC 6280 Theory and Practice of Clinical Assessment 3/0/3

PSYC 6283 Continuing Research 0/1/1

PSYC 6284 Psychopathology and Health 3/0/3

PSYC 6287 Clinical Practicum 3/0/3

PSYC 6390 Psychological Suffering and Disorders 3/0/3

PSYC 6393 Personality Disorders 3/0/3

PSYC 6397 Psychotic Disorders 3/0/3

PSYC 6400 Psychology, Culture, and Society 4/0/4

PSYC 6550 Lacanian Psychoanalysis 3/0/3

PSYC 6584 Seminar in Phenomenological Psychology 3/0/3

PSYC 6700 Advanced Experiential I 3/0/3

PSYC 6710 Advanced Experiential II 3/0/3

PSYC 6720 Advanced Experiential III 3/0/3

PSYC 6750 Group Project I 0/1-3/1-3

PSYC 6760 Group Project II 0/1-3/1-3

PSYC 6785 Advanced Horizon Seminar 3-4/0/3-4

PSYC 6800 Psychology of Mind and Body 3/0/3

PSYC 6881 Independent Project 0/1-3/1-3

PSYC 6882 Directed Reading in Psychology 0/1-3/1-3

PSYC 6887 Practicum: Experiences in Human Services 0/1-3/1-3

PSYC 6899 Thesis 0/1-3/1-3

PSYC 7003 Statistics for Social Sciences 3/0/3

PSYC 7020 Transpersonal Development 3/0/3

PSYC 7030 Introduction to Organizational Development 3/0/3

PSYC 7050 Consciousness Studies 3/0/3

PSYC 7102 Lifespan Human Development 4/0/4

PSYC 7132 Gestalt 3/0/3

PSYC 7133 Transactional Analysis 3/0/3

PSYC 7250 Foundations of Psychoanalysis 3/0/3

PSYC 7430 Cross-Cultural Communication 3/0/3

PSYC 7460 Advanced Organizational Development 3/0/3

PSYC 7490 Phenomenology of Social Existence 3/0/3

PSYC 7500 Existential Psychology 3/0/3

PSYC 7600 Personality and Motivation 3/0/3

PSYC 7650 Buddhist Psychology 3/0/3

PSYC 7670 Music and the Mind 3/0/3

PSYC 7810 Tutorial 1-4/0/1-4

PSYC 7820 Workshop 1/0/1

PSYC 7830 Invited Lectures 1/0/1

PSYC 8000 Consciousness and Experience 4/0/4

PSYC 8001 Culture and Subjectivity 4/0/4

PSYC 8002 Studies in Mind-Body 4/0/4

PSYC 8003 Historical Foundations of Psychology 4/0/4

PSYC 8004 Development, Transformation, and Change 4/0/4

PSYC 8005 Human Science Methodologies 4/0/4

PSYC 8006 Advanced Qualitative Research 4/0/4

PSYC 8007 Foundations in Critical Psychology 4/0/4

PSYC 8008 Foundations in Humanitic Psychology 4/0/4

PSYC 8009 Foundations in Transpersonal Psychology 4/0/4

PSYC 8010 Theoretical Foundations of Psychological Inquiry 4/0/4

PSYC 8102 Psychospirituality and Transformation 4/0/4

PSYC 8103 Science, Technology, and Consciousness 4/0/4

PSYC 8185 Special Topics in Human Development 4/0/4

PSYC 8260 Psychology, Epistemology, and Ethics 4/0/4

PSYC 8270 Depth Psychology 4/0/4

PSYC 8280 History of Consciousness 4/0/4

PSYC 8290 Approaches to Community 4/0/4

PSYC 8300 Exploratory Methods in Consciousness Studies 4/0/4

PSYC 8301 Program Evaluation 4/0/4

PSYC 8581 Independent Project 0/0/1-4

PSYC 8584 Advanced Seminars 0/0/4

PSYC 8884 Psychology Proseminar 0/1-3/1-3

PSYC 8887 Advanced Practicum in Psychology 0/1-3/1-3

PSYC 9087 Teaching Practicum 0/0/4

PSYC 9187 Practica 0/0/4

PSYC 9887 Internship 4/0/4

PSYC 9999 Dissertation 0/0/1-9

PSYG Courses

P-12 Education Courses (PTED)

Reading Courses (READ)

Real Estate Courses (RELE)

Secondary Education Courses (SEED)

Speech-Language Pathology Courses (SLPA)

Sociology Courses (SOCI)

SOCI 5000 Research Methodology 3/0/3

SOCI 5003 Statistics for Social Sciences 3/0/3

SOCI 5053 Sociological Theory 3/0/3

SOCI 5103 Women and Work 3/0/3

SOCI 5300 Housing and Homelessness 3/0/3

SOCI 5323 Cultural and Racial Minorities 3/0/3

SOCI 5373 Visual Sociology 3/0/3

SOCI 5441 Sociology of Mental Health and Illness 3/0/3

SOCI 5445 Sociology of Childhood 3/0/3

SOCI 5503 Individual and Society 3/0/3

SOCI 5543 Deviant and Alternative Behavior 3/0/3

SOCI 5700 Sociology of Emotions 3/0/3

SOCI 5734 Social Work Skills 3/0/3

SOCI 5803 Environmental Sociology 3/0/3

SOCI 5981 Directed Readings 3/0/3

SOCI 6000 Orientation 1/0/1

SOCI 6013 Social Research 3/0/3

SOCI 6015 Managing Data 3/0/3

SOCI 6182 Special Seminars 3/0/3

SOCI 6201 Group Dynamics 3/0/3

SOCI 6222 Conflict Resolution 3/0/3

SOCI 6255 Delinquency, Family, and the Community 3/0/3

SOCI 6266 Perspectives on Violence 3/0/3

SOCI 6275 Planning and Evaluation 3/0/3

SOCI 6280 Seminar in Social Justice 3/0/3

SOCI 6286 Internship 3/0/3

SOCI 6305 Critical Social Analysis 3/0/3

SOCI 6363 Sociology of the Family 3/0/3

SOCI 6400 Body and Society 3/0/3

SOCI 6613 Qualitative Research 3/0/3

SOCI 6623 Inequality in Society 3/0/3

SOCI 6660 Institutional Ethnography 3/0/3

SOCI 6700 Social Movements, Protest and Change 3/0/3

SOCI 6782 Comprehensive Exam Preparation 0/0/6

SOCI 6803 Seminar in Social Psychology 3/0/3

SOCI 6882 Thesis Preparation 0/0/3

SOCI 6982 Directed Study 0/1-3/1-3

SOCI 6983 Continuing Research 0/1/1

SOCI 6999 Thesis 3/0/3

Spanish Courses (SPAN)

Special Education Courses (SPED)

SPED 6706 Special Education in the Regular Classroom 2/2/3

SPED 6709 Regulations and Requirements in Special Education 3/0/3

SPED 6713 Characteristics of the Gifted 2/2/3

SPED 6714 Characteristics of Learners: Interrelated Classrooms 3/0/3

SPED 6715 Educational Characteristics of Learners: Mild Disabilities 3/0/3

SPED 6716 Characteristics and Assessment: Severe Disabilities 3/0/3

SPED 6721 Professional Seminar 3/0/3

SPED 6723 Ecological Development of Exceptional Learners 3/0/3

SPED 6761 Classroom Behavior Management 2/2/3

SPED 6763 Curriculum and Methods for Exceptional Children - Gifted 3/0/3

SPED 6764 Curriculum and Methods: Elementary 3/0/3

SPED 6765 Curriculum and Methods: Secondary 3/0/3

SPED 6766 Instructional Strategies for Mild Disabilities 3/0/3

SPED 6767 Differentiated Instruction for Exceptional Learners 3/0/3

SPED 6771 Curriculum and Instructional Strategies: Severe Disabilities 3/0/3

SPED 6772 Secondary Instruction and Transition: Severe Disabilities 3/0/3

SPED 6784 Seminar: Research Studies in Special Education 3/0/3

SPED 6791 Practicum: Interrelated 0/6/3

SPED 6792 Practicum I: Special Education 0/6/3

SPED 6793 Practicum II: Special Education 0/6/3

SPED 7701 Program Planning and Evaluation 3/0/3

SPED 7702 Technology in Special Education 3/0/3

SPED 7704 Administration of Special Education Programs 3/0/3

SPED 7705 Urban and Multicultural Issues in Special Education 3/0/3

SPED 7721 Assessment in Special Education 3/0/3

SPED 7722 Collaboration: Families, Professionals and Students 3/0/3

SPED 7723 Psychoneurology of Learning 3/0/3

SPED 7724 Collaboration and Inclusion: Severe Disabilities 3/0/3

SPED 7725 Medical, Physical, and Sensory Aspects of Disabilities 3/0/3

SPED 7726 Autism: Characteristics and Instruction 3/0/3

SPED 7727 Communication and Assistive Technology: Severe Disabilities 3/0/3

SPED 7729 Special Education Law 3/0/3

SPED 7765 Learning Strategies and Content Enhancement 3/0/3

SPED 7766 Direct Instruction Methodology for Reading and Mathematics 3/0/3

SPED 7767 Strategies for Challenging Behaviors 3/0/3

SPED 7781 Independent Project in Special Education 0/1-3/1-3

SPED 7782 Directed Readings in Special Education 0/1-3/1-3

SPED 7785 Special Studies in Special Education 0/0/1-3

SPED 7786 Supervision of Special Education 0/3/3

SPED 8701 Individual Appraisal of Exceptional Children 3/0/3

SPED 8704 Issues in Special Education 3/0/3

SPED 8771 Curriculum Design and Implementation 3/0/3

SPED 8783 Research Project 0/3/3

SPED 8784 Research Seminar 3/0/3

Sport Management Courses (SPMG)

Interdisciplinary Studies Courses (XIDS)

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