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Criminal Justice - Undergraduate |
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CJUS 3300D - Police Systems 3 hours
This course focuses on the role and function of police in contemporary society, the problems arising between citizens and police from the enforcement of laws, the limitations of police in a democratic society and the methodologies used by the police to be a more effective component of the justice system. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100D or equivalent.
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CJUS 3310D - Organized and Consensual Crime 3 hours
The study of the history, structure and governmental responses to organized crime; special emphasis is placed on consensual crimes such as drug abuse and trafficking, prostitution, pornography and gambling. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100D or equivalent.
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CJUS 3320D - Corporate Security and Loss Prevention 3 hours
Overview of loss prevention problems and the security and management strategies designed to protect the private sector from crime, fire, accident, employee dishonesty and natural disaster. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100D or equivalent.
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CJUS 3330D - Introduction to Criminalistics 3 hours
This course provides an overview of the field of criminalistics, with a focus on the recognition, collection, preservation, and analysis of physical evidence. This course will introduce students to topics such as fingerprint examination, trace evidence analysis, and firearm examination and is a prerequisite for more advanced criminalistics courses. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100D or equivalent or consent of the instructor.
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CJUS 3340D - Computer Crime 3 hours
This course provides an introduction to computer crime through an examination of the crime and those individuals committing it, as well as the specific laws, investigative techniques, and criminological theories applicable to computer crime.
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CJUS 3400D - Correctional Systems 3 hours
This course focuses on prisons and jails. It examines the goals and history of punishment; the death penalty; the composition and social organization of jail and prison populations; bail, detention, sentencing and classification; institutional management and the conflicts between rehabilitation and punishment. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100D or equivalent. (Same as SOCI 3460D .)
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CJUS 3410D - Correctional Case Management 3 hours
Study of the basic purposes and techniques of correctional case management with consideration given to the supervision and control of offender activities and the development of interpersonal skills required to enhance communication with and to effect lasting behavioral change in offenders. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100D or equivalent.
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CJUS 3600D - Criminology 3 hours
This course provides an overview of the major criminological perspectives and an examination of the social, political and intellectual milieu within which each developed. The course focuses on the multi-disciplinary nature of criminological thought. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510D , PSYC 1630D and CJUS 2100D or equivalents.
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CJUS 3610D - Juvenile Justice 3 hours
Examines the juvenile justice system and the handling of juvenile delinquents in the United States. Specific attention is devoted to the history of the juvenile justice system and current police, court and correctional policies and practices pertaining to juvenile offenders.
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CJUS 3620D - Juvenile Delinquency 3 hours
Examines juvenile delinquency in the United States. Specific attention is devoted to the definitions, measurement, and correlates of juvenile delinquency. Additional focus is paid to the various theories of juvenile delinquency and what each theory prescribes for preventing, treating and handling juvenile delinquents. (Same as SOCI 3620D .)
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CJUS 3630D - Drugs, Crime and Society 3 hours
Examines the relationship between drugs, crime and human behavior. Explores the relationship between drug abuse and crime and the policy proposals developed to control drug trafficking, drug abuse, and drug-related crime, as well as the multi-faceted aspects and effects of chemical abuse and dependency. (Same as SOCI 3630D .)
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CJUS 3700D - Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice 3 hours
A study of ethical issues facing the criminal justice system. Problems confronting police, the courts and the juvenile and correctional systems are addressed. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100D or equivalent.
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CJUS 4200D - Criminal Procedure 3 hours
An examination of the constitutional and statutory bases and judicial interpretations of the procedures governing the administration of criminal justice. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100D and CJUS 3201D or equivalents
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CJUS 4250D - Law and Social Problems 3 hours
This course examines the role of law in attempts to address and solve social problems. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100D and CJUS 3201D or equivalents.
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CJUS 4330D - Domestic and International Terrorism 3 hours
This course provides in-depth knowledge about domestic and international terrorism. Specific focus is on strategies designed to address the threat of terrorism from a criminal justice perspective, particularly involving the police assuming new roles in homeland security. The course also explores ideological theories of terrorism and identifies trends and patterns of terrorism and hate crimes in our world.
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CJUS 4350D - Seminar on Violence 3 hours
An analysis of the incidence, patterns and causes of criminal violence; the characteristics of particular crimes (e.g., murder, robbery, rape, domestic abuse, terrorism); and society’s reaction to such violence. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100D or equivalent.
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CJUS 4360D - Criminal Investigation 3 hours
The study of methods of obtaining and reporting information from the crime scene, victims, witnesses and suspects. Specific attention is given to investigation of index crimes (homicide, rape, robbery, assault, burglary, arson, motor vehicle theft and larceny). Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100D , CJUS 3201D and CJUS 3300D or equivalents.
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CJUS 4370D - Advanced Criminalistics I 3 hours
This course will provide an advanced examination of specified sub-disciplines of criminalistics, including analysis of firearms / tool marks, footwear / tire tread evidence, and bloodstain patterns. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the scientific method of analysis, the theory of individualization, and the application of critical thinking as applied to these sub-disciplines. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100D and CJUS 3300D or equivalents or consent of the instructor.
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CJUS 4380D - Advanced Criminalistics II 3 hours
This course will provide an advanced examination of specified sub-disciplines of criminalistics, including analysis of latent prints, trace evidence, and controlled substances. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the scientific method of analysis, the theory of individualization, and the application of critical thinking as applied to these sub-disciplines. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100D and CJUS 3300D or equivalents or consent of the instructor.
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CJUS 4390D - Crime Scene Investigation Theory 3 hours
This course is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the scientific theories involved in the recognition, documentation, preservation and collection of physical evidence at crime scenes. Crime scene documentation methods to be included are digital imaging (still and video), notetaking, sketching and crime scene mapping. Safety considerations and biohazard concerns will be emphasized. Proper evidence collection techniques and chain of custody issues will be presented. The theory of crime scene reconstruction according to the scientific method will be developed. Field exercises will be used to further develop lecture topics. Prerequisite(s) : CJUS 3330D or equivalent or consent of instructor.
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CJUS 4460D - Community Corrections 3 hours
This course examines the concept of community corrections from various perspectives. It also examines contemporary practices and trends in probation, parole, and other forms of community corrections. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100D or equivalent. (Same as SOCI 4460D .)
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CJUS 4500D - Administration of Criminal Justice Agencies 3 hours
The study of principles and practices of administration and their application to criminal justice agencies. Special focus on the relationship of theoretical administrative concepts and practical criminal justice problems. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100D and 9 hours of upper-division criminal justice courses or equivalents.
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CJUS 4650D - Victimology 3 hours
Exploration of the scope of victim issues in American society. Review of the programs and services provided victims of crime. The expanding roles of the courts, police, battered women shelters, victim/witness assistance programs, crisis intervention units and legislation are highlighted. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100D or equivalent.
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CJUS 4660D - Offender Behavior 3 hours
This course examines the variables that correlate with or lead to criminal behavior, such as the family, schools, personality, economic forces and cultural values. It uses psycho-social explanations to illuminate the factors that cause crime and criminality and suggests solutions. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100D , CJUS 3600D and CJUS 4700D or equivalents.
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CJUS 4700D - Research Methods in Criminal Justice 3 hours
Examines research methodology in criminal justice. Special emphasis is placed on methods and techniques for conducting research in criminal justice, including the relationship between theory and research, the nature of causation, research designs and techniques, conceptualization and measurement, operationalization, sampling, and ethical issues. Prerequisite(s): senior standing and a minimum of 18 hours in criminal justice, with 12 hours from the criminal justice core.
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CJUS 4850D - Internship in Criminal Justice 1-6 hours
Each student is placed as a participant observer in a criminal justice agency for a minimum of 120 hours to provide an opportunity to apply academic training to practical situations. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100D or equivalent and 12 additional hours of criminal justice courses and consent of department.
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CJUS 4860D - Studies in Criminal Justice 1-3 hours
Individual investigation of selected issues regarding criminal justice. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100D or equivalent and 12 additional hours of criminal justice courses and consent of department. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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CJUS 4870D - Topics in Criminal Justice 3 hours
Seminar class devoted to an investigation, analysis and discussion of significant problems in contemporary criminal justice. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100D or equivalent and 6 additional hours of criminal justice courses.
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CJUS 4900D - Special Problems 1-3 hours
Prerequisite(s): consent of department
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CJUS 4901D - Senior Seminar: Criminal Justice and Public Policy 3 hours
The examination of the problems and issues involved in forming and implementing criminal justice policy in the United States. This course represents the final capstone experience for the student. Prerequisite(s): senior standing and at least 18 hours of criminal justice, with 12 hours from the criminal justice core.
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CJUS 4951D - Honors College Capstone Thesis 3 hours
A major research project is prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis. Prerequisite(s) : completion of at least six hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 semester credit hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College. May be substituted for HNRS 4000.
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Criminal Justice - Graduate |
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CJUS 5000D - Criminal Justice Policy 3 hours
Methods of policy formulation, implementation and analysis in the criminal justice setting. Selected topics developed for practical research and evaluation.
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CJUS 5050D - Criminals and Substance Abuse 3 hours
Investigation, analysis and discussion of the relationships between substance abuse and criminal and juvenile offenders.
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CJUS 5100D - Information Warfare, Security and Risk Analysis 3 hours
An in-depth examination of information warfare, the management of information security and the analysis of risk within organizational contexts.
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CJUS 5120D - Cybercrime and Digital Forensics 3 hours
An examination of crimes using computers and the internet as their primary medium, with practical analyses of evidence of these crimes.
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CJUS 5130D - Information Policy, Law and Justice 3 hours
Critical consideration of some of the public policy, legal and societal justice implications of new information technology such as the Internet.
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CJUS 5200D - Legal Aspects of the Criminal Justice System 3 hours
An examination of the legal process and procedures of the criminal justice system, including investigation, arrest, prosecution and sentencing.
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CJUS 5250D - Administrative Law and Justice 3 hours
Discussion of the legal principles and doctrines applicable to the state and federal criminal justice agencies, including information policy, ethical and liability issues.
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CJUS 5270D - Criminal Evidence 3 hours
Examines the problems of proof in the criminal justice process, including the admission and exclusion of evidence, the examination of witnesses, substitutes for evidence and procedural considerations. Both the theory and application of the evidentiary principles will be explored.
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CJUS 5350D - Seminar in Contemporary Policing 3 hours
Survey of classical and recent literature in policing. Studies of the trends, issues and reform movements currently prominent in the field of policing.
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CJUS 5450D - Punishment, Discipline and Social Policy 3 hours
Theoretical and practical bases of correctional goals and strategies focusing on offenders, the justice system and the public. The impact of various policies on the justice process and society is stressed.
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CJUS 5460D - Correctional Programs 3 hours
Examines the content and purposes of educational, religious, cultural, psychiatric and treatment programming for adult and juvenile offenders in institutions and the community. Methods of handling special needs offenders receive attention, as does the efficacy of such programs in controlling recidivism.
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CJUS 5470D - Seminar on Juvenile Delinquency 3 hours
Problems of definition and measurement, etiological theories, processing of delinquents, and treatment and prevention. (Same as SOCI 5470.)
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CJUS 5500D - Seminar in Criminal Justice Administration 3 hours
Critical application of selected analytical tools in administering justice agencies; studies of the application of human and financial resources, productivity, measurement and enhancement, and organization design, culture and change in the context of criminal justice agencies.
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CJUS 5600D - Advanced Criminological Theory 3 hours
An examination of the major theoretical explanations of criminality, the distribution of crime, and the behavior of justice agencies. (Same as SOCI 5600.)
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CJUS 5620D - Seminar in Victimology 3 hours
The role of the victim in various types of crime, predators and treatment of trauma, and the treatment of victims by criminal justice agencies. Political impact of the victims’ movement on the justice systems and the distribution of victims across demographic and behavioral groups. (Same as SOCI 5620.)
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CJUS 5700D - Evaluation and Research Methodologies 3 hours
Quantitative and qualitative methods of gathering and analyzing data on crime and the justice system, with special attention devoted to evaluation methods.
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CJUS 5750D - Criminal Justice Statistics 3 hours
Explores the theory, practice and application of statistical analysis to the field of criminology and criminal justice. The student learns how to conduct independent statistical testing, understand the applications of statistics to research methods and the use of statistics in criminal justice. Prepares the student to conduct independent statistical analysis for criminal justice agencies or research purposes and to be able to use computer programs in statistical analysis and research.
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CJUS 5800D - Topics in Criminal Justice 3 hours
Content varies as course covers specific issues of current interest and concern in criminal justice and criminology. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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CJUS 5850D - Directed Studies 3 hours
Individual research and writing on selected topics under faculty supervision.
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CJUS 5900D - Special Problems 1-6 hours
Special Problems are used upon approval of the department chair or dean for individual instruction to cover course content in special circumstances.
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CJUS 5950D - Master’s Thesis 3-6 hours
To be scheduled only with consent of department. 6 hours credit required. No credit assigned until thesis has been completed and filed with the graduate dean. Continuous enrollment required once work on thesis has begun. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 5750D . May be repeated for credit.
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Decision Sciences - Undergraduate |
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DSCI 2710D - Data Description and Analysis with Spreadsheets 3 hours
Collection, description and analysis of numerical data. Data presentation, tables, charts and graphs, descriptive statistics, analysis of time series and index numbers, sampling techniques and distributions, estimation, confidence intervals, with applications in quality control and productivity.
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DSCI 3710D - Business Statistical Analysis Using Spreadsheets 3 hours
Statistical inference for means and proportions, analysis of variance, correlation, simple and multiple regression. Extensive use of cases and spreadsheets. Prerequisite(s): DSCI 2710D with a grade of C or better; ACCT 2010D and ACCT 2020D with grades of C or better; ECON 1100D .
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DSCI 3870D - Management Science 3 hours
Introduction to operations research for business decision making. Spreadsheet methods are used to evaluate the following: deterministic models; allocation problems, linear programming, sequencing and scheduling, and network models. Prerequisite(s): DSCI 2710D or consent of instructor; ACCT 2010D and ACCT 2020D with grades of C or better; ECON 1100D and ECON 1110D ; MATH 1100D ; MATH 1190D or equivalent.
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DSCI 4510D - Model-Based Decision Support Systems 3 hours
How model-based decision support systems can be utilized as a key element within a managerial decision process. Attention is paid to how and why such a model is used in a support system environment. Topics include the use of mathematical, statistical and business models that are embedded within a decision support system for dealing with both structured and semi-structured decision problems. Prerequisite(s): DSCI 3870D ; BCIS 3610D ; 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken MSCI course, or consent of department.
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DSCI 4900D - Special Problems 1-3 hours
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Decision Sciences - Graduate |
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DSCI 5010D - Statistical Analysis 1.5 hours
5010. Statistical Analysis. 1.5 hours. Basic descriptive and inferential statistics; includes frequency distributions, averages, dispersions, index numbers, time-series analysis, probability, theoretical distributions, sampling distribution, estimation, tests of significance, chi-square, regression and correlation, analysis of variance and sample design. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1190 or equivalent. This course meets the deficiency requirement of statistics (MSCI 3700 and 3710) for MBA candidates, and may be counted as part of a graduate program in a field other than business administration.
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DSCI 5180D - Introduction to Decision Making 3 hours
Emphasis on model assumptions, applying the correct statistical model and interpreting the results. Topics include simple regression, multiple regression (e.g., qualitative variable coding, model building) and experimental design (e.g., completely randomized design, randomized block design, multi-factor designs). Prerequisite(s): MSCI 5010 or equivalent.
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DSCI 5690D - Topics in Decision Sciences 3 hours
Current issues dealing with the development and use of decision science models in business. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Prerequisite(s) : DSCI 5180D or consent of department.
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Development and Family Studies - Undergraduate |
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DFST 1013D - Human Development 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (TECA 1354)
Introduction to the theories and processes of physical, cognitive and social development of the individual from conception until death. Suitable for non-majors. Satisfies the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the University Core Cirriculum.
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DFST 2033D - Parenting in Diverse Families 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (TECA 1303)
Commonalities and differences in parenting, caregiving and family life are emphasized from systems, ecological and cross-cultural perspectives. Parenting and caregiving in diverse family forms and cultures are studied in relation to adult-child interactions, parent/school/community relations, family roles, laws, and parenting skills. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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DFST 3423D - Family, School, and Community 3 hours
Analyzing family, school and community resources and needs as related to the family life cycle; child welfare and education, ecological approach; and exploration of careers related to children and families. Strategies to improve communication and collaboration are emphasized with a focus on family types, cultures, economic conditions, school systems, community services, political forces, advocacy groups and other factors that impact young children and their families. Fifteen hours a semester in field work arranged.
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DFST 4133D - Adolescent Development 3 hours
Theories and characteristics of physical, cognitive and social development between 11 and 20 years of age. Effects of family, school, community and other factors on adolescent development are also addressed.
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Development and Family Studies - Graduate |
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DFST 5123D - Human Development Across the Life Span 3 hours
The processes and stages that individuals undergo as they progress from birth through old age and death are studied from a human ecological perspective. Developmental tasks and concepts are explored.
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Early Childhood Education - Undergraduate |
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EDEC 3613D - Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 hours
Historical foundations of early childhood education, current programs, best practices and legal and ethical issues. Introduction of how understanding development of typical and atypical young children influences objectives, activities, materials, and teaching strategies and techniques in an early childhood classroom. Prerequisite(s): DFEC 3123 (may be taken concurrently).
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EDEC 4243D - Environmental Processes and Assessment 3 hours
(3;3;0) Considers early childhood learning processes as well as implications for individual, group, and program assessment. Areas of emphasis include development of skills in selection, use and interpretation of developmentally appropriate practices. Focus areas include formal, informal and holistic assessment instruments as well as learning environment materials and resources. Implications for technology in assessment and management are discussed. Laboratory experiences required. Prerequisite(s): DFEC 4233. EC-4 students must also complete EDEC 3613D as a prerequisite.
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EDEC 4633D - Nurturing Children’s Social Competence 3 hours
Facilitating the social and emotional skills of young children. Incorporates an ecological approach to significant influences on self-esteem and self-concept including diversity, family, creativity and individual differences. Includes analysis of play theory and research. Field experience required. Prerequisite(s): EDEC 3613D .
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Economics - Undergraduate |
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ECON 1100D - Principles of Microeconomics 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (2302)
Business organization and market economy; theory of the firm; techniques of economic analysis in current economic problems; comparative economic systems. Satisfies the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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ECON 1110D - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (2301)
Principles of economic organization and growth in modern, industrial society; money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy; determinants of national income and business fluctuations. Satisfies the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum
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ECON 3250D - Industrial Relations 3 hours
Employer/employee relations in the United States; structure, methods and objectives of labor unions and employer associations in an industrial system and changing institutional pattern. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1100D -ECON 1110D .
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ECON 4020D - Money and Financial Institutions 3 hours
Nature and functions of money; modern banking institutions and central banks; credit control and monetary stabilization. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1100D -ECON 1110D .
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ECON 4140D - Managerial Economics 3 hours
Integrates microeconomic theory with accounting, finance, marketing and production management. Demand and cost estimation and forecasting; pricing; business strategy; case studies. Prerequisite(s): ECON 3550 plus MATH 1400D or MATH 1190D .
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ECON 4180D - The Economics of Health Care 3 hours
Application of economic theory and analysis to the financing and delivery of medical care. Emphasis on the use of economic concepts to understand health care markets and public policy issues. May not be repeated at the graduate level as ECON 5180. Prerequisite(s): ECON 3550.
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Economics - Graduate |
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ECON 5000D - Economic Concepts 3 hours
Theory of the firm under different market structures; demand theory, the Keynesian model and the money system.
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ECON 5140D - Managerial Economics 3 hours
Integrates microeconomic theory with accounting, finance, marketing and production management. Incremental reasoning to decision making under uncertainty. Prerequisite(s): ECON 3550 or ECON 5030. Students may not receive credit for both ECON 4140D and ECON 5140. Usually offered spring semester.
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ECON 5180D - Economics of Health Care 3.00
5180. Economics of Health Care. 3 hours. Application of economic theory and analysis to the financing and delivery of medical care. Emphasis on the use of economic concepts to understand public policy issues in medical care. Students may not receive credit for both ECON 4180 and 5180. Usually offered fall semester.
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Education, Music - Undergraduate |
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MUED 1130D - Foundations in Music 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (MUSI 1300 or 1304)
Development of musical concepts and skills in listening and performance through use of elementary school music program materials and activities.
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MUED 1140D - Foundations in Music 3 hours
Methods and materials for teaching vocal music in elementary school. Prerequisite(s): MUED 1130D . For elementary education majors only.
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Educational Administration and Supervision - Graduate |
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EDAD 5300D - Introduction to Educational Administration 3 hours
Focuses on instructional leadership development and serves as the introductory course for degrees and certification in educational administration. Includes a study of campus-level leadership and accountability and concomitant roles and responsibilities; as well as interrelationships among administrators, teachers, students, parents and community groups. Degree plans are developed and the major professor/adviser is assigned.
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EDAD 5330D - Instructional Leadership 3 hours
Study of instructional leadership as it relates to the improvement of instruction, effective schools and ongoing effective program delivery by personnel. Areas to be explored and discussed include significant and recent research and best practices of instructional leadership, learning theory, the change process, school climate and culture, effective teaching methods and the relationship of instruction to curriculum.
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EDAD 5390D - Campus-Level School Law 3 hours
Provides an understanding of important constitutional, statutory, administrative and case law as it pertains to the everyday operation of schools in Texas. Students learn the legal framework within which schooling takes place and how it structures the decisions that campus administrators make. Primary emphasis is placed on legal issues facing campus-level administrators.
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EDAD 5400D - Management of School Resources 3 hours
Introductory-level course in the planning and management of school resources with particular applications to Texas. Designed to prepare building level administrators to understand the issues influencing the planning and management of personnel, financial and capital resources at the school building level.
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EDAD 5500D - Internship in Educational Administration 3 hours
Provision for on-the-job experience and professional study in administration and supervision as directed by the student’s major adviser. Required for Texas professional certificate for school administration. Not applicable to degree programs. The internship requires 125 hours of experience at either a secondary, middle, elementary, or alternative school site. Prerequisite(s): completion of EDAD 5300D , EDAD 5330D , EDAD 5390D and EDAD 5400D .
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EDAD 5550D - Computer Applications for Educational Administration 3 hours
Study and analysis of the use of technology in the administration of education with emphasis on using microcomputer applicatgions to facilitate administrative activities; planning for the incorporation of technology into district / campus wide instructional programs; and promoting education via the use of technology.
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EDAD 5600D - Race, Class and Gender Issues in Education 3 hours
Race, class and gender equities exist throughout educational systems. Students critically examine issues related to providing leadership for a diverse student population. Students learn what it means to be a culturally responsive leader and to review research and debunk stereotypes and negative views. Students begin to recognize all learners as capable, motivated, resilient and able to build on cultural strengths. Strategies for school change are also explored. Prerequisite(s): completion of EDAD 5300D , EDAD 5330D , EDAD 5390D and EDAD 5400D .
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EDAD 5610D - School Communications and Public Relations 3 hours
Every administrator in an educational organization has a responsibility to engage in public relations on a daily basis. The primary objective of this course is to examine school-based public relations with the context of life in an information age, practice in schools shared decision-making, and sustained demands for school improvement. Students study three critical dimensions of school public relations: informing the public; modifying attitudes and opinions; integrating the actions and attitudes of an organization with those of its public. Prerequisite(s): completion of EDAD 5300D , EDAD 5390D and EDAD 5400D .
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EDAD 5620D - Administration and Leadership for Student Educational Services 3 hours
Designed to investigate the values, theoretical bases, best practices and challenges for leaders who administer student educational services at the school or district levels. Provides a review of federal laws, rules, regulations and expectations for students placed at risk in educational settings by circumstances and situations beyond their control. Emphasis on students who are educationally disadvantaged because of poverty, language differences, disabilities, interests and academic performance or lack thereof. Prerequisite(s): completion of EDAD 5300D , EDAD 5330D and EDAD 5400D .
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EDAD 5630D - Organizational Change and School Improvement 3 hours
School change and improvement from the perspectives of classical/rational organizational theory, open systems theory, contingency theory and social systems theories. Content includes research on school change and school improvement, strategic planning, effects of major reform initiatives in the 1980s and 1990s, and the development of the literature review in a research study. Prerequisite(s): completion of EDAD 5300D , EDAD 5330D , EDAD 5390D and EDAD 5400D .
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EDAD 5650D - Professional Development and Supervision 3 hours
Provides students with the knowledge, interpersonal skills and technical skills to accomplish the supervisory tasks of direct assistance to teachers and professional development. Students learn how to implement models of professional development, especially job-embedded professional development, and how to apply the basic processes of developmental supervision, clinical supervision and coaching. In addition, the course addresses the relationship of effective supervisory behaviors to appraisal processes. Prerequisite(s): EDAD 5300D , EDAD 5330D , EDAD 5390D and EDAD 5400D .
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EDAD 5680D - Administration of the K-12 Curriculum 3 hours
Examines the interaction among curriculum, instruction and assessment at site, district and national levels. Theoretical knowledge as well as site and district based curricular projects are included. The student develops an understanding of the critical importance of research based yet practical curriculum alignment and coordinated planning in school reform and improvement. Prerequisite(s): completion of EDAD 5300D , EDAD 5330D , EDAD 5390D and EDAD 5400D .
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EDAD 5700D - Practicum in Educational Administration 3 hours
The final course for the educational administration program area. During the class meetings students review and analyze fundamental issues in the educational administration competency areas, discuss current trends and pressures influencing changes in the field, and address knowledge and skills needed to be prepared for an administrative career. At least 125 contact hours are spent in the field working with a site or central office administrator dealing with specified instructional, supervisory, administrative, leadership, curricular and management responsibilities. Prerequisite(s): EDAD 5300D , EDAD 5390D and EDAD 5400D .
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EDAD 5800D - Studies in Education 1-3 hours
Organized classes specifically designed to accommodate the needs of students and the demands of program development that are not met by the regular offerings. Short courses and workshops on specific topics are offered on a limited basis, to be repeated only upon demand. May be repeated for credit.
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EDAD 5900D - Special Problems 1-3 hours
Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Problems chosen by the student and approved in advance by the instructor and the department chair.
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Educational Psychology - Graduate |
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EPSY 5050D - Educational Research and Evaluation 3 hours
An introduction to methods and limitations of educational research. The student will learn the procedures, strengths and limitations of the research process
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EPSY 5210D - Educational Statistics 3 hours
Descriptive and inferential statistical concepts and techniques commonly used in educational research. Organization of data, graphical representation, measures of central tendency and variability, normal distribution curve, sampling theory and tests of significant differences between related and independent samples.
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EPSY 5900D - Special Problems 1-3 hours
Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Problems chosen by the student and developed through conferences with the instructor. Prerequisite(s): Consent of program.
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Elementary Education - Undergraduate |
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EDEE 2000D - Exploring Diversity Through Social Action 3 hours
Exploration of issues related to race and ethnicity, gender, social class, learning differences, and sexual orientation as they impact education in the U.S. Required for students seeking grades 4-8 teacher certification. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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EDEE 3320D - Foundations of Education: The School Curriculum 3 hours
Principles and foundations of curriculum for grades EC-8 in public schools. Includes the study of professional ethics/responsibilities, educational philosophies, the history of American education, schools and society, school and community/parent relationships, legal/political control and financial support, school/classroom organizational patterns, and curriculum development/alignment. Prerequisite(s): admission to the teacher education program (includes participation in a field-based program), a child/adolescent/lifespan development course, and an educational-application computer course.
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EDEE 3380D - Teaching and Learning in Grades EC-6 3 hours
Effective teaching practices through reflective decision making in grades EC-6. Includes the fundamental teaching skills of planning for instruction, implementing appropriate teaching strategies, integrating the curriculum, integrating technology into teaching, grouping children for instruction, acquiring appropriate materials/resources, assessing student learning, and establishing and maintaining a safe and effective learning environment. Prerequisite(s): admission to the teacher education program (includes participation in a field-based program), with a child/adolescent/lifespan development course, and an educational-application computer course. This course is to be taken in the professional year.
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