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    May 16, 2024  
2016-2017 Augusta University Graduate and Professional Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Augusta University Graduate and Professional Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Public Administration

  
  • PADM 6353 - Information Security Management



    Overview of information security practice management. Topics include information systems security governance and management, risk management, information security program management, incident response management. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Major Restrictions: Public Administration Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • PADM 6430 - Social Deviance



    The purpose of this course is to provide a sociological analysis of “deviance” with an emphasis on the social construction of deviance and deviant behavior. The course explores major theoretical explanations for understanding and defining who and what gets defined as deviant and under what circumstances as well as the social organization of deviance. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • PADM 6432 - Juvenile Delinquency and Justice



    This course uses an integrated approach to examine how theories of delinquency causation influence public policy responses. The course focuses on juvenile justice as a legal system, examines motives for the development of the juvenile court system, and analyzes the organization and processes of the contemporary juvenile court and correctional system. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • PADM 6436 - Intimate Partner Violence



    This course uses a criminological and sociological perspective to understand the criminal justice system’s response to intimate partner abuse and violence. The development of the field of victimology and the response of social service agencies to these issues is also explored, especially with regard to how victim service agencies intersect with the ciminal justice system. Prerequsite(s): Permission of MPA Director.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • PADM 6500 - Research Methods in Public Administration



    Introduces the student to the principles of designing research, defining and measuring variables and sampling, and the use of SPSS to analyze data. During this course, students will develop their capstone proposal. Prerequisite(s): PADM 6600 and Permission of the MPA Director.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Major Restrictions: Public Administration Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester


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  • PADM 6550 - Human Services Administration



    This course is an in-depth consideration of human service agencies and organizations: staff, clients, structure, service delivery, and administration. A strong emphasis is given to developing knowledge and practice skills for interfacing with local regional agencies and resources. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Major Restrictions: Public Administration Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester


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  • PADM 6600 - Analytical Tools for Decision Makers



    Introduces students to the common analytical methods used in public and nonprofit organizations for decision-making, policy analysis, and program evaluation.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Major Restrictions: Public Administration Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester


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  • PADM 6650 - Public Policy Analysis



    Introduces students to the economic, political, and social forces that shape pubic policy along with methods of analyzing policy alternatives.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Major Restrictions: Public Administration Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester


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  • PADM 6700 - Urban Government Administration



    This course focuses on providing a comprehensive understanding of the origin, development, and growth of urban government. Emphasis will be on alternative forms of urban governments, policymaking and implementation, budgeting and delivery of services. Case studies will be incorporated. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Major Restrictions: Public Administration Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester


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  • PADM 6701 - Comparative Public Administration



    This course introduces students to the ways different nations, societies, and cultures approach designing and executing public programs and policy. Topics discussed include: the factors which influence the structure and working of public administration; control over bureaucracies, organizational design, representative bureaucracy; co ordination and incentive systems; special types of bureaucrats and bureaucracies, and administrative reform. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • PADM 6750 - Program Evaluation



    Focuses on the design and implementation of program evaluation and performance monitoring systems for in-house and privatized public programs and services. Prerequisite(s): PADM 6650 and PADM 6600 and permission of the MPA Director.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Major Restrictions: Public Administration Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester


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  • PADM 6900 - Graduate Internship



    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • PADM 6950 - Selected Topics



    This course title will be utilized as needed to create seminars around specialized topics as these issues become prominent on the current public policy agenda. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
    Lecture Hours: 1 TO 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Major Restrictions: Public Administration Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester


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  • PADM 7000 - Directed Reading



    This course is a problematically structured, individualized research project to be mutually designed by the instructor and student. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
    Lab Hours: 1 TO TO

    Major Restrictions: Public Administration Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester


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Public Health Core

  
  • MPHC 7101 - Health Management and Policy



    Applied study of the managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Students work through specific issues related to operational and strategic planning, organizational structures and relationships, motivation leadership theories and application, as well as fiscal and non-fiscal control processes, work standards, work measurement, and productivity. Special attention is given to the concept of health systems management and techniques of health systems analysis. Includes office ergonomics, information management and equipment procurement.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Program Restrictions: 1MPA-MPA-Public Administration, MPH_HINF-Master of Public Health


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  • MPHC 7104 - Health Care Financial Management



    The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a practical understanding of the basic financial and budgeting concepts and tools used by healthcare organizations. The student will be provided with a basic refresher on accounting terminology and principles. Additionally the student will learn about cost concepts, the financial market, financial analysis, management of capital institutional budgeting, decision analysis, and emerging issues in healthcare finance.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Program Restrictions: MPH_HINF-Master of Public Health


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  • MPHC 7209 - Health Law and Ethics



    Overview of the law and its administration as it applies to questions of policy and procedure development for health data requirements in a healthcare setting. Includes basic ethical principles and situations of ethical dilemma and ethical decision-making processes.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Program Restrictions: MPH_HINF-Master of Public Health


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  • MPHC 7210 - Health Care Performance Improvement



    Introduces concepts in quality management. Areas discussed include continuous quality improvement, utilization and risk management, accrediting functions, six-sigma and statistical process control, balanced scorecards, outcomes and disease management.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Program Restrictions: MPH_HINF-Master of Public Health


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  • MPHC 8001 - Public Health Informatics



    An overview of the field of public health informatics, integrating themes from information sciences, public health, computer science and medical science. Topics include: utilization of health information services, organization and management of online current and emerging public health technology collections, automation of information technology, and public health professional knowledge as a component of evidence-based practice.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Program Restrictions: MPH_HINF-Master of Public Health


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  • MPHC 8011 - Ethical Conduct in Research



    Ethical Conduct in Research is a (1 credit hour) core course designed to introduce students to the scope of recommended practices of responsible research in the Social and Behavioral Science Model (SBE) for research.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1

    Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Public Health


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  • MPHC 8600 - Fundamentals of Health Promotion



    An overview of theories and principles of social and behavior determinants of health, the social-ecological approach to public health, an overview of health promotion and disease prevention models of success, and the challenges of Healthy People 2010 objectives and health promotion informatics.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Program Restrictions: MPH_HINF-Master of Public Health


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  • MPHC 8700 - Introduction to Environmental Health



    Major environmental health problems, including water quality, wastewater, and occupational health, trace elements in the environment, municipal, hazardous, and medical waste, food protection, vector control, and air quality are discussed. Introduction to the concept of environmental health informatics

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Program Restrictions: MPH_HINF-Master of Public Health


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  • MPHC 8722 - Internship



    All MPH degree candidates in the informatics MPH programs are required to complete 2 credit hours in a summer internship experience. The summer internship is a field experience which integrates professional academic preparation and public health practice. Public health and health informatics knowledge and skills taught in the core and discipline-specific courses are used in an organizational setting under the supervision and guidance of an experienced preceptor. Under the guidance of a preceptor and the primary course instructor, students develop a Work Plan that bridges the students’ career goals with public health competencies. During the internship experience, students complete objectives defined in the Work Plan and other reports as specified in the course syllabus.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 2 OR 5
    Other Contact Hours: 5

    Program Restrictions: MPH_HINF-Master of Public Health


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  • MPHC 8800 - Health Decision Support Systems



    This course presents an overview of automated decision systems used in clinical care, health administration and public health. The intensive format of the course allows for topic discussion, on-site observation of clinical, managerial, and population-based decision support systems.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Program Restrictions: MPH_HINF-Master of Public Health


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  • MPHC 8999 - Capstone Course



    The goal of the course is to facilitate the student’s transition from graduate school to life as a public health professional. The course takes two concurrent pedagogical methods to accomplish this goal: 1) Seminar lectures and exercises designed to aid the integration of public health practice principles to enhance job performance and future careers, and to introduce some concepts by which students can expect to be managed and can use to manage others, and 2) the “Capstone Project” which provides an opportunity to integrate both technical and professional knowledge into comprehensive web-enabled oral and written reports on a student’s selected public health topic.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MPH_HINF-Master of Public Health Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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Pulmonary Disease

  
  • RPUL 5000 - Pulmonary and Critical Care



    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

    Credit Hours: 27
    Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 7 Other Contact Hours: 20

    College Restrictions: Residents


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Radiation Oncology

  
  • RONC 5006 - Radiation Therapy Externship



    Prerequisite: None The student will gain experience in the workup and general management of the cancer patient in the areas of curative therapy, palliation, and supportive care.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 7
    Other Contact Hours: 40

    Program Restrictions: MD_MEDD-Medicine


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  • RONC 5008 - Radiation Therapy Off-Campus Externship



    This elective designed for the student who is considering pursuit of a radiation oncology residency and who would like to obtain additional and varied experiences in the field.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 7
    Other Contact Hours: 8

    Program Restrictions: MD_MEDD-Medicine


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Radiology

  
  • RRAD 5000 - Radiology Diagnostic



    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

    Credit Hours: 27
    Lecture Hours: 15 Other Contact Hours: 48

    College Restrictions: Residents


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  • RRAD 5001 - Radiology Neuroradiology



    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

    Credit Hours: 27
    Lecture Hours: 7 Other Contact Hours: 48

    College Restrictions: Residents


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  • RRAD 5002 - Therapeutic



    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

    Credit Hours: 27
    Lecture Hours: 10 Lab Hours: 40 Other Contact Hours: 24

    College Restrictions: Residents


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Radiology - Medicine

  
  • RADM 5001 - Radiology Externship



    Prerequisite: None The four week elective provides a basic overview of clinical radiology. Students rotate through most of the major areas of radiology, participating in the clinical diagnostic process. In addition to clinical rotations, lectures and case conferences are scheduled throughout the rotation. The primary goal of the elective is to help the student develop a better understanding of the functions of radiology as a contributor to primary care of the patient. The student will learn to recognize certain basic radiographic signs and patterns; however, it is not intended that students will be able to “read” a radiograph at the end of the elective.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 7
    Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 30

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • RADM 5003 - Pediatric Radiology Externship



    Prerequisite: None This clerkship is designed for students who have an interest in either Diagnostic Radiology, Pediatrics, or Family Medicine. The four-week rotation will include exposure to radiography, fluoroscopy, CT, ultrasound, and MRI of the pediatric patient. In addition to didactic lectures, the student will attend film reading sessions with faculty and resident(s).

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 7
    Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 30

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • RADM 5004 - Advanced Diagnostic Radiology Externship



    Prerequisite: RAD 5001 he goals of this course include understanding the modalities to image pathology, and determining an efficient approach to the radiologic evaluation of the patient for those students desiring additional exposure to diagnostic radiology.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 7
    Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 40

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • RADM 5005 - Radiology Off-Campus Externship



    This elective designed for the student who is considering pursuit of a radiology residency and who would like to obtain additional and varied experiences in the field.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 7
    Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 30

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • RADM 5006 - Clerkship in Radiation Therapy Oncology



    Prerequisite: None The student will gain experience in the workup and general management of the cancer patient in the areas of curative therapy, palliation, and supportive care.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    College Restrictions: Medicine


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  • RADM 5007 - Vascular/Interventional Radiology Externship



    Prerequisite: Phase III The student and the attending set specific goals and plan learning activities that will lead to attainment of the student’s objectives.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 7
    Other Contact Hours: 40

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • RADM 5008 - Radiation Oncology Clerkship (Off-Campus Elective)



    This elective designed for the student who is considering pursuit of a radiation oncology residency and who would like to obtain additional and varied experiences in the field.

    Grade Mode: Normal


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  • RADM 5013 - Radiology Research Elective



    Prerequisite: None Goals: The goal of this elective is to provide the student with an opportunity to learn fundamental methods and experimental design in radiology research. The research activities shall have direct relevance to the clinical interests of the student; Objectives: To guide the student in the fundamental process of basic science/clinical research including the development of a short research proposal, implementation of experimental methods and critical exchange of ideas with other researchers; Activities: The student will participate in writing a short research proposal relevant to a project in the PI’s lab. The student will gain knowledge of the literature of the field, will obtain training and experience in appropriate laboratory methods, analysis and critical interpretation of experimental data; will participate/attend journal clubs, lab meetings and departmental seminars as deemed appropriate by the PI: Assessment: The student will submit a well written, 2-3 page summary of the research describing the hypothesis tested, relevant literature, methods used and data obtained as well as a comprehensive, yet succinct discussion of how the findings obtained add to the body of knowledge being investigated.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 8

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • RADM 5014 - Community-Based Clinical Elective - Radiology



    Special arrangement can be made for elective periods of one month in Radiology in Southwest Georgia. Enrollment in this elective must be approved by Dr. William Guest in Albany.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 7
    Other Contact Hours: 40

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Class Restrictions: Professional


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  • RADM 5015 - Introduction to Clinical Ultrasound



    This course is designed to promote ultrasound technology as a clincal skills tool to enhance the educational experience of MCG medical students with basic science content and to transfrom basic knowledge and experience of MCG medical students with ultrasound technology to enable readiness to incorporate this skills set into clinical practice.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 4

    Program Restrictions: MD_MEDD-Medicine


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  • RADM 5085 - Phase I Elective: Introduction to Radiology



    Prerequisite: None Examine the process of radiologic diagnosis through assigned readings, clinical activities, and discussions with faculty. A daily log of activities and impressions will be kept and turned in to the course coordinator at the end of the course.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 2

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • RADM 5086 - Introduction to Neuro-Interventional Radiology



    The primary goal of the elective is for the participating medical student to develop understanding of the functions of a neuro-interventionalist. You will be required to keep a radiology elective journal describing activities and types of studies that you observe or participate in during the course.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Other Contact Hours: 2

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • RADM 5098 - Introduction to Radiology Oncology



    Prerequisite: RAD 5085 This course provides a basic introduction to radiation oncology. Students will observe and participate in the therapeutic patient workup. The primary goal of the elective is to help the student develop a better understanding of the functions of the radiation oncologist and a radiation therapy center.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Other Contact Hours: 6

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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Removable Partial Dentures

  
  • RPDP 5001 - Removable Partial Dentures



    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 1 TO 5
    Lecture Hours: 0 TO 1 Lab Hours: 0 TO TO

    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia


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Research

  
  • RDCT 5001 - Research Design and Critical Thinking



    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2

    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia


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Restorative Dentistry

  
  
  
  • REST 5701 - Restorative Clinic



    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Continuing Progress Courses

    Credit Hours: 2 TO 10
    Other Contact Hours: 0 TO 6

    Major Restrictions: Advanced Standing DMD


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Rheumatology

  

Senior Comp Case Portfolio

  
  • SCCP 5001 - Senior Comprehensive Case Portfolio Series



    Senior students will present comprehensive care patients they have completed.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1

    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia


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  • SCCP 5601 - Senior Comprehensive Case Portfolio Series



    Senior students will present comprehensive care patients they have completed.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1

    Major Restrictions: Advanced Standing DMD


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Social and Behavioral Sciences

  
  • MPHS 8200 - Integration Social and Behavioral Theory into Public Health



    Introduces students to the ecologic framework of health behavior by integrating perspectives from anthropology, sociology, and cognitive sciences. Uses a combination of lectures, readings, discussions, and small group exercises to support the premise that effective interventions consider health behaviors at multiple levels: macro level (socio-economic); mezzo level (social networks and social capital) and micro level (influences on rational decision-making).

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • MPHS 8300 - Social Determinants of Health and Health Disparities



    The course provides students with a basic understanding of our society’s most pervasive social disparities in health status and prepares students to evaluate underlying theories and promising interventions related to social determinants of health.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • MPHS 8400 - Social Behavioral Change at Individual, Household, and Community Levels



    Provides students with conceptual tools to analyze health-related behaviors and the social, cultural, and environmental context in which they occur. Applies concepts and theories drawn from medical anthropology, psychology, and sociology to programmatic examples from Latin America, Africa, and Asia concerning care-seeking, treatment of sick children, voluntary counseling and testing, sexual risk behaviors, intimate partner violence, and other behavior change challenges in public health.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • MPHS 8500 - Implementation and Sustainability of Community-Based Health Programs



    Uses projects to describe the delivery process of sustainable activates and benefits of community-based disease prevention and health promotion. Also provides students with theories of innovation and organizational change and the relationships between investments in health and overall community development.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • MPHS 8600 - Research Design in Social and Behavioral Sciences



    Offers an overview of major types of social sciences research design (experimental, quasi-experimental, observation). Discusses the ways in which each social science perspective shapes the conduct and results of research, compared to other disciplines in public health.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • MPHS 8700 - Cancer Epidemiology



    The goal of this course is to provide an overview of the important concepts and tools fundamental to the understanding, design, and conduct of cancer epidemiology studies. It will provide an overview of the biology of cancer, as well as the major epidemiologic concepts critical to cancer epidemiology. We will study many of the major cancer sites, including breast, lung, colon, prostate, cervix, and melanoma, reviewing descriptive data on incidence and mortality, risk factors, and methodological issues involved in studying these cancers. We will review several major risk factors for cancer, including tobacco, nutrition, infections, and environmental exposures.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • MPHS 8800 - Introduction to Cancer Prevention and Control



    Cancer is the second leading cause of death in this country, making its prevention and control important in public health practice. This urgency is exacerbated by the existence of racial/ethical disparities in cancer incidence, morbidity, and mortality. Using an integrative, collaborative, and translational approach, this course is designed to examine concepts, methods, issues, and applications related to cancer risk reduction. Students will gain access to broad perspective of scientific and public health practices. The spectrum of research and practices including diet and diet-related lifestyle factors (such as weigh and physical activity) and tobacco (including the prevention/cessation), will be studied in detail.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • MPHS 8900 - Prevention, Rehabilitation, and System Change among Incarcerated Adults



    Describes the roles that which places incarceration on the public health agenda by using public health tools to address the epidemic of mass incarceration.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • MPHS 9000 - Public Health Issues in Juvenile Detention Centers



    Provides a discussion on public health challenges for the growing number of teenagers incarcerated and addresses opportunities for public health intervention.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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Sociology

  
  • SOCI 5613 - Sociology of Education



    An advanced course focusing on the relationships between Education and Society in the United States. Theories of socialization, cognitive development, symbolic interaction and conflict will be applied to analyze the processes and outcomes of education. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1101 or SOCI 1103/PSYC 1103 and 1160 or EDUC 2110 and 2120; Graduate Student status; or permission of instructor

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: EDUC2110, EDUC2120, PSYC1103, SOCI1101, SOCI1103, SOCI1160

    Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester, Post Baccalaureate


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  • SOCI 6430 - Social Deviance



    The purpose of this course is to provide a sociological analysis of “deviance” with an emphasis on the social construction of deviance and deviant behavior. The course explores major theoretical explanations for understanding and defining who and what gets defined as deviant and under what circumstances as well as the social organization of deviance. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • SOCI 6432 - Juvenile Delinquency and Justice



    This course uses an integrated approach to examine how theories of delinquency causation influence public policy responses. The course focuses on juvenile justice as a legal system, examines motives for the development of the juvenile court system, and analyzes the organization and processes of the contemporary juvenile court and correctional system. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • SOCI 6436 - Intimate Partner Violence



    This course uses a criminological and sociological perspective to understand the criminal justice system’s response to intimate partner abuse and violence. The development of the field of victimology and the response of social service agencies to these issues is also explored, especially with regard to how victim service agencies intersect with the ciminal justice system. Prerequsite(s): Permission of MPA Director.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • SOCI 6613 - Sociology of Education



    An advanced course focusing on the relationships between Education and Society in the United States. Theories of socialization, cognitive development, symbolic interaction and conflict will be applied to analyze the processes and outcomes of education. Prerequisite(s): Graduate Status or permission of instructor.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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Spanish

  
  • SPAN 6801 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Foreign Languages I



    Methods and materials for listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural activities appropriate for elementary and middle school learners. First and second language acquisition theories, a review of foreign language teaching methods, testing procedures, and teacher preparation and evaluation. A field experience of 45 clock hours is a required component of the class. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate program - MAT. This course is a prerequisite for EDTD 6910.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching


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  • SPAN 6802 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Foreign Languages II



    Methods and materials for listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural activities appropriate for secondary learners. First and second language acquisition theories, a review of foreign language teaching methods, testing procedures, and teacher preparation and evaluation. A field experience of 45 clock hours is a required component of the class. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate program - MAT. This course is a prerequisite for EDTD 6910.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching


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  • SPAN 6950 - Selected Topics



    A variable advanced seminar, intended to meet the interests of graduate students desiring to make an intensive study of a specific area of Spanish lingustics or literature. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): Baccalaureate degree in Spanish or equivalent.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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Special Dental Studies

  
  • SPDS 5001 - Special Dental Studies



    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1 TO 6
    Lecture Hours: 2 TO 12 Lab Hours: 2 TO TO Other Contact Hours: 2 TO 12

    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia


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Special Education

  
  • SPED 5001 - Policies and Procedures in Special Education



    This course is an introduction to the legislations, policies, and procedures in special education. The current trends and practices of special education in today’s schools are addressed. Also examined are the historical foundations of special education, multicultural issues, and perspectives toward special education services. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • SPED 5003 - Educational Assessment in Special Education



    An introductory course which includes basic assessment terminology, administration of frequently used diagnostic instruments, strengths and weaknesses of various assessment tools, and evaluation and instructional recommendations. A 25-hours field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: SPED4002 >= C

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • SPED 5004 - Collaboration and Consultation in Special Education



    This is an in-depth course on techniques for implementing best practices for effective collaboration, consultation, and co-teaching skills. This course will examine the barriers to effective collaboration and possible solutions when working with classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, volunteers, and parents. Furthermore, this course will examine co-teaching models and how they can be effectively implemented in the classroom. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • SPED 5005 - Educational Planning for Exceptional Students



    This course is designed to prepare special educators who are knowledgeable and competent in preparing Individualized Education Plans and lesson plans for individuals with disabilities. Learning environments and assessment data will be analyzed in order to develop high quality instructional plans that include specialized strategies based on collaboration among stakeholders and improving communication for individuals with disabilities. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required for the course.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2

    Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching


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  • SPED 5006 - Language Development and Communication Disorders



    SPED 6011 Language Development and Communication Disorders (3-0-3)Students will study how language typically develops, theories related to etiology of language disorders, and the effects of language disorders on functioning for children with disabilities. Students will learn approaches for remediating language disabilities and will apply them in authentic settings. 30 hours of field experience is required. Prerequisite(s): admission to graduate program.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • SPED 5008 - Assessment and Instruction in Literacy for Students with Mild Disabilities



    This course addresses the fundamentals of literacy, including early literacy and essential components of readings. We also discuss evidence-based reading strategies, tiered intervention, data-based decision, and progress monitoring for students who have reading difficulties. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • SPED 5009 - Family and Community Engagement for Exceptional Children



    This course focuses on family and community engagement to meet the needs of exceptional children. Content will be from a variety of literatures in education with focuses on early literacy, family involvement, access to books and expanded learning, as well as mentoring partnerships. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2

    Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching


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  • SPED 5013 - Student Teaching in Special Education



    An intensive practicum course designed for MAT candidates in Special Education. Candidates will be placed under the supervision of a mentor teacher if they are not currently teaching. A mentor teacher and university faculty member will work to support the candidate’s practicum. The candidate will gain first-hand experiences working with students in an inclusive public or private school class with an emphasis on planning, reflecting, and refining teaching practices. Candidates must submit an electronic portfolio for review. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of at least 30 semester hours of program requirements. The practicum requires 600 hours of field experience.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: (SPED5110 >= C and SPED5120 >= C) or (SPED6014 >= C and SPED6015 >= C)

    Credit Hours: 6
    Lab Hours: 12

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester

    Fee Detail Code Description
    Student Teacher Fee
    Fee Amount
    200
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • SPED 5110 - Characteristics of Students with Mild Disabilities



    An introductory course in mild disabilities which covers definitions, historical development of the area of mild disabilities as a field of study, and major contributors; various theories and philosophies affecting the field; and current trends and issues. 30 hours of field experience is required. Prerequisite(s): admission to graduate program.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • SPED 5120 - Methods of Instruction for Students with Mild Disabilities



    This course is designed to prepare educators who are knowledgeable and competent in teaching students with mild disabilities in a variety of collaborative settings. This course encompasses research-based methodologies, learning strategies, the development of teacher-made materials, and the utilization of commercial materials. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • SPED 5130 - Classroom and Behavior Management



    This course is designed to assist the pre-service teacher in developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to assess, plan, and implement successful behavior management programs and strategies in the classroom. The creation of a positive classroom atmosphere in which students will learn and make behavioral choices is stressed. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • SPED 6007 - Literacy Fundamentals I (P-12)



    This course is designed to examine research on literacy instruction in P-12 settings. It is particularly focused on techniques that have proven to be effective with students experiencing problems in acquiring literacy skills. 30 hours of field experience is required.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • SPED 6014 - Characteristics of Students with Severe Disabilities



    An overview of the field of severe disabilities; includes historical, legal, philosophical, ethical, and programming issues; current trends and issues in the field. Students will have in-depth coverage of current issues in the field of severe disabilities (including autism spectrum disorders, traumatic brain injury, moderate to severe mental retardation, and orthopedic disabilities). Current perspectives in educational programming will be covered. 30 hours of field experience is required. Prerequisite(s): admission to graduate program.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • SPED 6015 - Methods and Materials for Students with Severe Disabilities



    Methods for teaching students with moderate to severe disabilities throughout the life span including hands-on experiences;emphasis on career education, transitions, and lesson plans emphasizing life skills. Emphasis is on self-evaluation and plans to improve instruction. 30 hours of field experience is required. Prerequisite(s): admission to graduate program and SPED 6014.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: SPED6014 >= C

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • SPED 6022 - Advanced Behavioral Analysis



    This course is designed to provide a forum for learning and applying principles of applied behavior analysis. Students will read current research related to positive behavior change using database searches and required readings. Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills by completing an authentic behavior change project that includes objective assessment, analysis of potential interventions identified in peer reviewed research, and data collection for baseline, intervention, and generalization. These intervention projects will address problems in areas of communication, social, and academic functioning of children with disabilities.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: SPED6003 >= C

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • SPED 6026 - Introduction to Theory and Practices for Teaching Students with Autism



    This course includes readings, lecture, discussion, and assignments designed to familiarize candidates with a wide variety of issues related to providing services for students with autism. The course provides experienced teachers an introduction to theory and practice working with individuals with autism.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • SPED 6027 - Transitions to Adulthood for Individuals with Disabilities



    A course for educators and administrators who work with students with disabilities which includes an overview of transition history and development in the field of special education, discussion of research and best practice in transition policy, interagency collaboration and community-based instruction, methods for improving transition outcomes for students with disabilities ranging from mild to severe, and current issues in transition policy and legislation in special education.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • SPED 6028 - Advanced Assessment in Special Education



    This course emphasizes elements such as: (a) the components of direct instruction, (b) systematic analysis of direct instruction techniques, (c) assessment of student response, (d) direct instruction methodologies, strategies, and techniques and troubleshooting, (e) formal & informal assessment, and (f) adapting instruction to improve outcomes. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Educational Specialist program.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • SPED 6204 - Single-Subject Research for Special Populations



    Single subject research is an experimentally controlled method for evaluating effects of interventions on participant responding. Unlike group designed research, single subejct studies compare participant response within and across baseline and intervention conditions using repeated measures over time. The course emphasizes the evaluation of quality, published single subject research and the design of single subject studies. Candidates will document at least 30 hours of field experience in which they apply skills learned in SPED 6204.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • SPED 6205 - Capstone in Special Education



    This is the culminating graduate course in the M.Ed. Special Education program. In this course an electronic portfolio and graduate research project are produced. It incorporates a competency based research-to-practice project using data-based strategies and interventions in a special education applied setting. 30 hours of field experience is required. Grading is on the A, B, C, D, F, WF, etc. scale.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • SPED 6500 - Advanced Studies in Special Education



    This course is designed of the cross-categorical model of service delivery for students with emotional/behavioral disorders, mild intellectual disabilities, and learning disabilities. Emphasis is on the similarities and differences of the three categories in historical treatment, definition, characteristics, incidence, prevalence etiology, and implications for teaching. Current issues and trends in special education will be studied.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • SPED 6950 - Selected Topics in Special Education



    This course examines problems inn the light of recent knowledge and research in special education. The focus is on specifically designated areas of special education. 30 hours of field experience is required.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • SPED 7023 - Ethics and Issues in Special Education



    This course is designed to provide special educators with an intensive study of the CEC Code of Ethics and Standards for professional practice. Students will analyze the role of professional standards as they impact Special Educators throughout their careers. Students will examine current issues in the field and will gain in depth knowledge through coursework and an applied research project. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Educational Specialist program.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • SPED 7024 - Technical and Professional Writing



    SPED 7024 is an advanced course in grant and technical writing for future education specialists which includes: (a) analysis of the components of educational grants, (b) systematic instruction and practice in grant writing, (c) analysis and examples of successful grants, (d) grant writing methodologies, strategies, and techniques, (e) in-depth analysis and practice in the research process, (f) detailed instruction in APA-format and dissemination of research results, and (g) completion of a grantwriting project.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • SPED 7025 - Independent Research



    This course is designed as part of the exit requirements in the Educational Specialist in Special Education program. In this course a graduate research project will be produced. It incorporates a competency-based research-to-practice project using data-based strategies and interventions in a special applied setting. 20 hours of field experience is required. Must be completed in the student’s final semester. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Educational Specialist program.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • SPED 7027 - Transition to Adulthood for Individuals with Disabilities



    A course for educators and administrators who work with students with disabilities which includes an overview of transition history and development in the field of special education, discussion of research and best practice in transition policy, interagency collaboration and community-based instruction, methods for improving transition outcomes for students with disabilities ranging from mild to severe, and current issues in transition policy and legislation in special education.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • SPED 7501 - Internship in Interrelated Special Education



    This practicum is for the master teacher to demonstrate competence in the inter-related special education classroom. This practicum will represent a synthesis of knowledge being put into practice at the Specialist’s level.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • SPED 7502 - Advanced Assessment/Instructional Development



    This course is designed for the in-service teacher who is at the post‑masters’ level; a school/community project involving a model of teaching, in‑service training sessions, or innovative practice in the field of special education will be designed, implemented, and evaluated by the student under the supervision of the major professor. The course emphasizes state of the art methods for assessing/teaching students in interrelated classrooms.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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