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CJUS 2600 - Diversity Issues in Criminal Justice 3 - 3
2600. 3 hours. Critically examines race, gender and other diversity issues within the U.S. criminal justice system. Topics of emphasis include the importance of diversity issues in the development, organization and operation of the criminal justice system. Satisfies a portion of the Component Area Option requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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CJUS 2900 - Special Problems 1 - 3
2900. 1-3 hours each.
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CJUS 2910 - Special Problems 1 - 3
2910. 1-3 hours each.
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CJUS 3210 - Judicial and Legal Systems 3 - 3
3210. 3 hours. This course examines the courts, the legal and judicial process and judicial behavior. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100 or equivalent.
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CJUS 3300 - Police Systems 3 - 3
3300 (CRIJ 2328). 3 hours. Overview of the American law enforcement system that examines the origin of policing. Investigation of the roles, responsibilities, operations, and critical issues, of modem policing in a democratic society. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100 or equivalent.
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CJUS 3310 - Organized and Consensual Crime 3 - 3
3310. 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 2100 or equivalent.
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CJUS 3320 - Corporate Security and Loss Prevention 3 - 3
3320. 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 2100 or equivalent.
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CJUS 3330 - Introduction to Criminalistics 3 - 3
3330. 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 2100 or equivalent or consent of the instructor.
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CJUS 3340 - Computer Crime 3 - 3
3340. 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 3350 - Statistics in Criminal Justice 3 - 3
3 hours. Examines the application and importance of statistics and analysis in the field criminal justice. Special emphasis on descriptive statistics, elements of probability, random variables, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and regression. Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed CJUS 2100 and one of the following courses with a grade of C or better: MATH 1580, MATH 1100 or DSCI 2710.
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CJUS 3360 - Anthropological Criminalistics 3 - 3
3360. 3 hours. An introduction into forensic anthropology with a focus on compartitive and critical assessment of classical and contemporary forensic techniques. Prerequiste(s): Junior or Senior standing.
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CJUS 3400 - Correctional Systems and Practices 3 - 3
3400 (CRIJ 2313). 3 hours. Basic concepts of penology and an overview and analysis of the American correctional system. Composition of jail and prison populations, rehabilitation and punishment. Emphasis on history, philosophy, structure, procedures, and institutional structure, of the American penology system. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100 or equivalent.
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CJUS 3410 - Correctional Case Management 3 - 3
3410. 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 2100 or equivalent.
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CJUS 3600 - Criminology. 3 - 3
3600. 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 1510, PSYC 1100 and CJUS 2100 or equivalents.
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CJUS 3610 - Juvenile Justice 3 - 3
3610. 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 3620 - Juvenile Delinquency 3 - 3
3620. 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 3620.)
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CJUS 3630 - Drugs, Crime and Society 3 - 3
3630. 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 3630.)
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CJUS 3700 - Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice 3 - 3
3700. 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 2100 or equivalent.
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CJUS 4200 - Criminal Procedure 3 - 3
4200. 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 2100 and CJUS 3201 or equivalents.
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CJUS 4250 - Law and Social Problems 3 - 3
4250. 3 hours. This course examines the role of law in attempts to address and solve social problems. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100 and CJUS 3201 or equivalents.
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CJUS 4300 - Comparative Criminal Justice 3 - 3
4300. 3 hours. Examines the differences between application, implementation, and enforcement, of domestic and international criminal justice systems. Comparisons of global criminal justice systems with a particular emphasis on practices and procedures. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100, 2300, and 3600.
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CJUS 4330 - Domestic and International Terrorism 3 - 3
4330. 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 4350 - Seminar on Violence 3 - 3
4350. 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 2100 or equivalent.
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CJUS 4360 - Criminal Investigation 3 - 3
4360. 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 2100, CJUS 3201 and CJUS 3300 or equivalents.
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CJUS 4370 - Advanced Criminalistics I 3 - 3
4370. 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 2100 and CJUS 3300 or equivalents or consent of the instructor.
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CJUS 4380 - Advanced Criminalistics II 3 - 3
4380. 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 2100 and CJUS 3300 or equivalents or consent of the instructor.
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CJUS 4390 - Crime Scene Investigation Theory 3 - 3
4390. 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 3330 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
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CJUS 4460 - Community Corrections 3-3
4460. 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 2100 or equivalent. (Same as SOCI 4460)
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CJUS 4460 - Community Corrections 3 - 3
4460. 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 2100 or equivalent. (Same as SOCI 4460.)
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CJUS 4500 - Administration of Criminal Justice Agencies 3 - 3
4500. 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 2100 and 9 hours of advanced-level criminal justice courses or equivalents.
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CJUS 4650 - Victimology 3 - 3
4650. 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 2100 or equivalent.
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CJUS 4660 - Offender Behavior 3 - 3
4660. 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 2100 and CJUS 3600 or equivalents.
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CJUS 4700 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice 3 - 3
4700. 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 4850 - Internship in Criminal Justice 1 - 6
4850. 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 2100 or equivalent; 12 additional hours of criminal justice courses; and consent of department.
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CJUS 4860 - Studies in Criminal Justice 1 - 3
4860. 1-3 hours. Individual investigation of selected issues regarding criminal justice. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100 or equivalent; 12 additional hours of criminal justice courses; and consent of department. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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CJUS 4870 - Topics in Criminal Justice 3 - 3
4870. 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 2100 or equivalent and 6 additional hours of criminal justice courses.
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CJUS 4900 - Special Problems 1 - 3
4900. 1-3 hours each. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
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CJUS 4901 - Senior Seminar: Criminal Justice and Public Policy 3 - 3
4901. 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 and should generally be taken in the semester the student will graduate. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and at least 33 hours of criminal justice, with 18 hours from the criminal justice core.
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Criminal Justice - Graduate |
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CJUS 5000 - Criminal Justice Policy 3 - 3
5000. 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 5050 - Criminals and Substance Abuse 3 - 3
5050. 3 hours. Investigation, analysis and discussion of the relationships between substance abuse and criminal and juvenile offenders.
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CJUS 5100 - Information Warfare, Security and Risk Analysis 3 - 3
5100. 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 5120 - Cybercrime and Digital Forensics 3 - 3
5120. 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 5130 - Information Policy, Law and Justice 3 - 3
5130. 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 5200 - Legal Aspects of the Criminal Justice System 3 - 3
5200. 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 5250 - Administrative Law and Justice 3 - 3
5250. 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 5270 - Criminal Evidence 3 - 3
5270. 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 5350 - Seminar in Contemporary Policing 3 - 3
5350. 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 5450 - Punishment, Discipline and Social Policy 3 - 3
5450. 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 5460 - Correctional Practices and Programs 3 - 3
5460. 3 hours. Examines the history of corrections; correctional theory; and legal, ethical, and programmatic issues related to the adult and juvenile correctional field.
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CJUS 5470 - Seminar on Juvenile Delinquency 3 - 3
3 hours. Problems of definition and measurement, etiological theories, processing of delinquents, and treatment and prevention. Pre-requisite(s): None.
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CJUS 5500 - Seminar in Criminal Justice Administration 3 - 3
5500. 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 5600 - Advanced Criminological Theory 3 - 3
5600. 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 5620 - Seminar in Victimology 3 - 3
5620. 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 5700 - Evaluation and Research Methodologies 3 - 3
5700. 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 5750 - Criminal Justice Statistics 3 - 3
5750. 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 5800 - Topics in Criminal Justice 3 - 3
5800. 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 5850 - Directed Studies 3 - 3
5850. 3 hours. Individual research and writing on selected topics under faculty supervision.
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CJUS 5900 - Special Problems 1 - 6
5900. 1-6 hours each. 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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Curriculum and Instruction - Graduate |
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EDCI 5011 - Introduction to Classroom Research 3 - 3
5011. 3 hours. This course is designed to allow students to explore methods and procedures in educational research in and for classrooms and schools. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to graduate school.
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EDCI 5012 - Classroom Research Project 3 - 3
5012. 3 hours. This course is designed to allow students to use methods and procedures in educational research to address problems in classrooms and schools. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to graduate school.
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EDCI 5013 - Technology in STEM 3 - 3
5013. 3 hours. This course is designed to allow students to explore strategies and models of effective technology integration in STEM curriculum and classroom instruction. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to graduate school.
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EDCI 5014 - Instructional and Behavioral Management in Classrooms 3 - 3
5014. 3 hours. This course provides a comprehensive knowledge base concerning instructional and behavior management. Areas of emphasis include structuring the classroom for success, planning for instruction, managing materials and equipment, and assessing and managing student and group behavior. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to graduate school.
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EDCI 5015 - Action Research for Multicultural and Multilingual Education 3 - 3
5015. 3 hours. This course is designed to allow students to explore methods and procedures in multicultural research in and for classrooms and schools. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to graduate school.
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EDCI 5016 - Stem Literacy Across the Disciplines 3 - 3
5016. 3 hours. This course is designed to help teachers in all content areas integrate science, technology, engineering, and math in to their curriculum to promote STEM literacy for all. The major emphasis will be on practical application of the course content to the classroom setting. Because of the link between traditional literacy and STEM literacy, attention will also be given to using reading strategies in the various content areas to promote thinking & learning. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to graduate school.
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EDCI 5017 - Human Development for Educators 3 - 3
5017. 3 hours. Theories, indicators, and analysis of typical human development across the life spans to prepare the educational professional to facilitate healthy development. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to graduate school.
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EDCI 5018 - English as a Second Language for EC-12 Classrooms 3 - 3
5018. 3 hours. This course is designed to facilitate an examination of appropriate procedures associated with instructional materials and strategies supporting academic content instruction and the language development of second language learners in the classroom. A collection of observations of ELLs performing in different academic settings will support key themes featured in a qualitative research project. The research activities will help students acquire extensive knowledge of language acquisition, literacy, and instructional program development specifically addressing the language and academic language skills of ELLs. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to graduate school.
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EDCI 5100 - Action Research for Multicultural Education 3 - 3
5100. 3 hours. Provides graduate students with opportunities to review the literature on action research and multicultural populations and to develop basic skills in quantitative and qualitative data generation, analysis and interpretation. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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EDCI 5101 - Seminar I 1 - 1
5101. 1 hour. This class is designed to give students the opportunity to become oriented within a K-12 district school. Students will attend district orientation sessions and meet regularly with a K-12 mentor teacher and university instructor to process knowledge from experience in a school setting. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all program courses.
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EDCI 5102 - Seminar II 1 - 1
5102. 1 hour. This class is designed to give students in a graduate transition-to-teaching program the support needed to bridge theory courses and observation experience in the classroom setting. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all program courses.
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EDCI 5103 - Seminar III 1 - 1
5103. 1 hour. This class is designed to give students support during the clinical teaching semester. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all program courses.
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EDCI 5120 - Curriculum and Instructional Methodologies In Language Arts and Social Studies K-8 3 - 3
5120. 3 hours. Advanced study of issues related to the comprehension of narrative and expository texts, especially social studies context. Design of language arts instruction within social studies themes. Critical literacy across disciplines is the focus of this course. Inquiry based project contextualized by the field placement is required. Prerequisite(s): EDRE 4450 and completion of all program courses.
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EDCI 5140 - Models of Instruction and Classroom Management 3 - 3
5140. 3 hours. Teaching models and classroom management models and their strategies to teacher interactions in classrooms, research-based practices in teaching and classroom management. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to graduate school.
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EDCI 5150 - Curriculum and Instructional Methodologies for Mathematics and Science K-8 3 - 3
5150. 3 hours. Intended for individuals who already possess a bachelor’s degree and who are seeking EC-6 or Grades 4-8 teaching certification. The course covers mathematics and science content and teaching methodologies. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to graduate school. Admission to Teacher Education.
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EDCI 5190 - Clinical Teaching 6 - 6
5190. 6 hours. Teaching under supervision in pre-kindergarten through high school. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all program courses.
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EDCI 5310 - Advancad Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teachers of Life Science 3 - 3
5310. 3 hours. This course is designed to allow students to enhance understanding of pedagogical content knowledge in Life Science at the K-8 level. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to graduate school.
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EDCI 5330 - Advanced Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teachers of Physical Science 3 - 3
5330. 3 hours. This course is designed to allow students to enhance understanding of pedagogical content knowledge in Physical Science at the K-8 level. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to graduate school.
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EDCI 5340 - Innovations in Earth and Space Science 3 - 3
5340. 3 hours. This course is designed to introduce students to innovations in earth and space science at the K-8 level and how to implement these in their classes. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to graduate school and EC-6 or Grades 4-6 teaching certification.
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EDCI 5350 - Advanced Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teachers of K-8 Science 3 - 3
5350. 3 hours. The purpose of this course is to provide teacher candidates with the subject matter, background, and material organization for an integrated science program in the K-8 school setting. Students experience first-hand the scope and sequence of science education in a primary/elementary/middle school setting. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to graduate school and EC-6 or Grades 4-6 teaching certification.
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EDCI 5370 - Advanced Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teachers of Earth Science 3 - 3
5370. 3 hours. This course is designed to allow students to enhance understanding of pedagogical content knowledge in Earth Science at the K-8 level. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to graduate school.
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EDCI 5380 - Problem-Based Learning 3 - 3
5380. 3 hours. Designed to allow students to understand the processes for and advantages of implementing STEM education, specifically through the utilization of Problem-Based Learning and the Engineering Design Process.
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EDCI 5510 - Advanced Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teaching Algebraic Thinking 3 - 3
5510. 3 hours. Intended for individuals currently teaching elementary or middle school. The course covers problem solving, patterns and sequences, functions and modeling, generalization and proof. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to graduate school and EC-6 or Grades 4-8 teaching certification.
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EDCI 5520 - Advanced Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teachers of Numbers and Operations 3 - 3
5520. 3 hours. Intended for individuals currently teaching elementary or middle school. The course covers problem solving, sets, operations with positive and negative numbers, proportional reasoning, fractions, decimals and percents. The course includes an action research project conducted in a K-8 setting. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to graduate school.
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EDCI 5530 - Advanced Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teachers of Probability & Statistics 3 - 3
5530. 3 hours. Intended for individuals currently teaching elementary or middle school who already possess EC-6 or Math 4-8 teaching certification. The course covers organizing and displaying data, describing data with numbers, probability, tree diagrams, geometric probabilities, counting techniques, abuses of statistics. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to graduate school and EC-6 or Grades 4-8 teaching certification.
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EDCI 5540 - Advanced Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teachers of Geometry & Measurement 3 - 3
5540. 3 hours. Intended for individuals currently teaching elementary or middle school. The course covers attributes of two- and three-dimensional figures, customary and metric measurement, and measuring length, perimeter, area, and volume. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to graduate school and EC-6 or Grades 4-8 teaching certification.
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EDCI 5550 - Advanced Pedagogical Content Knowledge of Financial Literacy for EC-8 Teachers 3 - 3
5550. 3 hours. Intended for individuals currently teaching elementary or middle school who already possess EC-6 or Math 4-8 teaching certification. The course covers techniques for teaching financial literacy in Grades K-8 including ideas related to income, expenses, budgeting, saving and borrowing money, and the costs and benefits of a college education. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to graduate school.
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EDCI 5900 - Special Problems 1 - 3
5900. 1-3 hours each. Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently.
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Decision Sciences - Undergraduate |
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DSCI 2710 - Data Analysis with Spreadsheets 3 - 3
2710. 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. Prerequisite(s): Must have completed two years of high school algebra and one year of geometry and be eligible for college level math course.
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DSCI 2900 - Special Problems 1 - 3
2900. 1-3 hours each.
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DSCI 3710 - Business Statistics with Spreadsheets 3 - 3
3710. 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 2710 with a grade of C or better.
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DSCI 3870 - Management Science 3 - 3
3870. 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 2710; ACCT 2010 and 2020 with grades of C or better; ECON 1100 and 1110; MATH 1680 or MATH 1190 or equivalent.
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DSCI 4510 - Modeling for Business Intelligence 3 - 3
4510. 3 hours. How modeling for business intelligence 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 BI 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 3870; BCIS 3610; 2.7 UNTD GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNTD); a grade of C or better in each previously taken DSCI course.
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DSCI 4900 - Special Problems 1 - 3
4900. 1-3 hours each.
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Decision Sciences - Graduate |
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DSCI 5010 - Statistical Analysis 1.5 - 1.5
5010. 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. This course meets the deficiency requirement of statistics for MBA candidates, and may be counted as part of a graduate program in a field other than business administration. Offered in Spring only.
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DSCI 5180 - Introduction to the Business Decision Process 3 - 3
5180. 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).
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DSCI 5690 - Topics in Decision Sciences 3 - 3
5690. 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 5180 or consent of department.
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Development and Family Studies - Undergraduate |
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DFST 1013 - Human Development 3 - 3
TCCNS Number: TECA 1354
1013 (PSYC 2314). 3 hours. 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 Curriculum.
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DFST 2033 - Parenting in Diverse Families 3 - 3
TCCNS Number: TECA 1303
2033 (TECA 1303). 3 hours. Commonalities and differences in parenting, care-giving and family life are emphasized from systems, ecological and cross-cultural perspectives. Parenting and care-giving 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 a portion of the Component Area Option requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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EDEC 2900 - Special Problems 1 - 4
2900. 1-3 hours. Students explore a problem independently. Problems are chosen by the student and developed through conferences with the instructor. Prerequisite(s): Open to freshmen and sophomore students.
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EDEC 3613 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 - 3
3613. 3 hours. Historical foundations of early childhood education, current programs, educational / care practices and legal and ethical issues. Attention goes to objectives, activities, materials, and teaching strategies and techniques in an early childhood classroom. Prerequisite(s): DFST 1013.
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