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2016-2017 Graduate Catalog 
    
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Graduate Courses


 
  
  • EDPS 609 - Development and Behavior of the Young Child


    Children’s physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development during early childhood will be explored. Theories, principles, and strategies will be discussed, as well as adult roles and special problems of children’s behavior. Students will conduct observations of children.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Cross-listed with  

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • EDPS 611 - Piaget for Educators


    A systematic summary and analysis of Piagetian theory and research. Applications to the helping professions from infancy through adulthood will be made. Students will conduct interviews with children, adolescents and/or adults and make recommendations for intervention. Students will evaluate educational materials, teaching strategies and instructional methods from a Piagetian framework.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • EDPS 614 - Psychology of Creativity for Educators


    An examination of theories of creativity as they relate to education, current issues and debates in creativity theory, and the development of personal creativity. Emphasis is on the implications of creativity research and theory for educational settings and personal development.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Last Updated:
    Credit Hour and Course Description Change 07/2011, effective Fall 2011


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  • EDPS 617 - Children in Poverty: Educational Implications


    This course analyzes the critical poverty conditions of young children and families, and implications for educators. Emphasis is on social-psychological development, educational advocacy and interventions that promote understanding of ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity. Public policies relating to the education and well-being of children in poverty also will be explored, both nationally and internationally.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Cross-listed with WGST 617 

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011; Credit Hour and Course Description Change 07/2011, effective Fall 2011


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  • EDPS 620 - Self-Concept, Self-Esteem and Individual Difference


    An examination of the construction of self-concept, self-esteem, self-efficacy, self regulation and identity development with, special attention to dimensions of diversity. A basic understanding of human development is assumed.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Last Updated:
    Credit Hour and Course Description Change 07/2011, effective Fall 2011


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  • EDPS 621 - Statistical Applications in Educational Research


    Emphasizes the role of statistics in hypothesis testing; statistical applications in visually presenting and summarizing data; computation of central tendency, variability, relationship and prediction indices; and interpretation of results.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • EDPS 626 - Principles and Issues in Educational Assessment


    Principles of good classroom assessment are explored in depth. Students will learn the characteristics of high quality assessment that apply to both classroom and standardized assessments. Current assessment topics, including state and federal legislation and mandates, and ethical and legal issues are investigated.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • EDPS 627 - Designing Classroom Assessments


    This course will address all types of classroom assessment. It will focus on development, selection and appropriate use of high quality assessment. The course will also address management of assessment and the relations among assessment, learning and motivation.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • EDPS 628 - Analyzing Student Learning


    Participants will use assessment data to analyze and improve learning. Students will evaluate all types of assessment data, including both classroom-based and standardized assessments. They will make recommendations about learning based on a thorough analysis of the information.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • EDPS 629 - Assessment and Program/School Improvement


    This course will focus on methods of 1) assessment, 2) program evaluation and 3) accreditation and how they can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of programs offered by schools and universities to improve student learning.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • EDPS 640 - School Violence: A Holistic Approach to Prevention and Intervention


    An examination of the origins and manifestations of school violence, including families, poverty, media, gender, culture, sexual orientation, bullying, gangs, isolation and harassment with special attention to prevention and intervention strategies for victims, perpetrators and the school culture.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • EDPS 650 - Motivation to Learn


    An examination of motivation as applied to various educational settings and across cultural contexts. Emphasis is on strategies that may influence motivation in self and others.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Previously listed as EDPS 550
    Last Updated:
    Course Number Change 03/2012, effective Fall 2012; Credit Hour Change and Course Description 08/2011


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  • EDPS 660 - Grantwriting and Management


    Students gain grantwriting knowledge and grant management skills. Course topics include developing a fundable idea, writing a quality proposal, locating sources of funding, and managing a grant once it has been funded.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Cross-listed with  

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011; Title/Credit Hour/Course Description Change 07/2011, effective Fall 2011


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  • EDPS 667 - Principles of Educational Research


    Basic concepts in understanding and evaluating contemporary educational research, addressing both quantitative and qualitative research methods. The focus is on critical understanding of, rather than production of, research.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • EDPS 674 - Survey Research and Data Analysis


    The understanding and application of survey research concepts, designs and procedures; organization, coding and calculation of descriptive statistics and factor analysis; use of statistical packages; critical evaluation of survey research; interpretation of results.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • EDPS 677 - Methods in Quantitative Research


    Course provides students with a general understanding of different paradigms, key concepts, and ethical issues in research. Major emphasis is on the design and interpretation of quantitative research studies, including problem and hypothesis formulation, research design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation. Focus is on critical appraisal of published research.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • EDPS 679 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • EDPS 680 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • EDPS 681 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • EDPS 682 - Workshop in Educational Psychology


    Students will be provided practical and theoretical study in a selected topic area.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit

    Department Permission is required


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  • EDPS 683 - Workshop in Educational Psychology


    Students will be provided practical and theoretical study in a selected topic area.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit

    Department Permission is required


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  • EDPS 684 - Workshop in Educational Psychology


    Students will be provided practical and theoretical study in a selected topic area.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit

    Department Permission is required


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  • EDPS 685 - Workshop in Educational Psychology


    Students will be provided practical and theoretical study in a selected topic area.

    Credit Hours: 4 hrs
    Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit

    Department Permission is required


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  • EDPS 687 - Qualitative/Interpretive Research


    Course provides graduate students with a general understanding of different research paradigms, key research concepts, and ethical issues in research. The major emphasis of the course is on qualitative data-gathering methods, narrative inquiry and interpretive analysis; including ethnography, phenomenology, action research, feminist research, case studies, grounded theory and archival research.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • EDPS 688 - Culminating Project


    An intensive, individualized research or action project in educational psychology, culminating in an appropriate final product.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):  

    Major Restriction(s): Masters in Educational Psychology, Assessment Certificate (in Educational Psychology)

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • EDPS 689 - Culminating Project


    An intensive, individualized research or action project in educational psychology, culminating in an appropriate final product.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):  

    Major Restriction(s): Educational Psychology students only

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • EDPS 694 - Seminar in Educational Psychology


    Students in educational psychology prepare a proposal for a final culminating project or thesis. Students provide leadership in discussing key issues in the field of educational psychology.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Prerequisite(s): near completion of educational psychology program

    Major Restriction(s): Masters in Educational Psychology students only

    Last Updated:
    Credit Hour/Course Description/Restriction Change 07/2011, effective Fall 2011


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  • EDPS 697 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem or group of problems under the direction of a faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Notes -
    Must be done with approval of a full-time member of the departmental faculty.


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  • EDPS 698 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem or group of problems under the direction of a faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Notes -
    Must be done with approval of a full-time member of the departmental faculty.


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  • EDPS 699 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem or group of problems under the direction of a faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Notes -
    Must be done with approval of a full-time member of the departmental faculty.


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  • EDST 767 - Continuous Enrollment


    Graduate students who are completing dissertation research or internship experiences and have completed all other graduate program course requirements may remain affiliated with the University through continuous enrollment. Enrollment enables access to library, health services and other resources. Credit will not apply toward degree completion.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit

    Major Restriction(s): Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies (EDST)  

    Last Updated:
    New Course 8/2015, effective Fall 2015


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  • EDST 779 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
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  • EDST 780 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
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  • EDST 781 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
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  • EDST 787 - Internship


    Supervised work experience in field placement/internship site determined by student and adviser.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
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  • EDST 788 - Internship


    Supervised work experience in field placement/internship site determined by student and adviser.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit

    Department Permission is required

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  • EDST 789 - Internship


    Supervised work experience in field placement/internship site determined by student and adviser.

    Credit Hours: 4 hrs
    Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
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  • EDST 805 - Quantitative Methods I


    Foci include the components of quantitative research design and descriptive statistics applied to critically evaluating published research. Specifically, statement of problem, review of pertinent literature, hypothesis formation, research design, hypothesis testing, descriptive data analysis, reporting and interpreting results. Descriptive statistics covered include measures of central tendency, variability, relation and prediction.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Major Restriction(s): Must be in either the Ph.D. in Educational Studies or the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership programs

    Notes -
    Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed


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  • EDST 806 - Qualitative Methods


    This course introduces doctoral students to the key elements of the qualitative research tradition, with a major emphasis on qualitative data-gathering, interpretive analysis, and research design. The course also analyzes the uses, applications, and policy implications of qualitative research in educational, human service, health, and community settings.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Major Restriction(s): Must be in either the Ph.D. in Educational Studies or in the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership programs

    Notes -
    Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed


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  • EDST 807 - Advanced Quantitative Methods


    The course covers various statistical techniques currently used in educational and social science research. Foci include inferential statistics, interaction effects in multiple regression, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, structural equation modeling, latent growth modeling, and hierarchical linear modeling.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):   and  

    Major Restriction(s): Must be in either the Ph.D. in Educational Studies or in the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership programs

    Notes -
    Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • EDST 808 - Advanced Qualitative Methods


    Students planning to write a qualitative dissertation intensively explore the diverse ways interpretive research is conducted, analyzed and transformed into narrative texts in this advanced qualitative research course. Students design and conduct a qualitative research study, engage in critical self-reflective analysis, peer critiques, and respond to peer and professor critiques.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):  ,   and  

    Major Restriction(s): Must be in either the Ph.D. in Educational Studies or in the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership programs

    Notes -
    Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • EDST 879 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
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  • EDST 880 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
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  • EDST 881 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

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  • EDST 895 - Dissertation Proposal Seminar


    Designed for the doctoral student who has identified the topic for his or her dissertation research and will focus on the production and evaluation of proposals for the doctoral dissertation.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to candidacy and permission of a student’s dissertation advisor and the graduate program coordinator.


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  • EDST 896 - Dissertation


    Designed for the doctoral student who is working on his or her dissertation research. Enrollment in the various courses will reflect the student’s effort on the dissertation in a given semester.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to candidate status and successful completion of  

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • EDST 897 - Dissertation


    Designed for the doctoral student who is working on his or her dissertation research. Enrollment in the various courses will reflect the student’s effort on the dissertation in a given semester.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to candidate status and successful completion of  

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • EDST 898 - Dissertation


    Designed for the doctoral student who is working on his or her dissertation research. Enrollment in the various courses will reflect the student’s effort on the dissertation in a given semester.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to candidate status and successful completion of  

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • EDST 899 - Dissertation


    Designed for the doctoral student who is working on his or her dissertation research. Enrollment in the various courses will reflect the student’s effort on the dissertation in a given semester.

    Credit Hours: 4 hrs
    Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to candidate status and successful completion of  

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • EDT 651 - Design I


    Intermediate consideration of the theoretical and mechanical factors governing the design of scenery for the stage.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Equivalent Course(s): CTAR 651

    Previously listed as CTAR 651 - Design I
    Last Updated:
    Change to course prefix 8/2015, effective Fall 2016


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  • EDT 662 - Lighting Design for the Entertainment Industry


    A continuation of EDT 362 , focusing on the theory and practice of lighting design for the entertainment industry. Topics will include basic electrical theory, lighting instruments, lighting control, color theory, drafting light plots, and modern practices in lighting. Students will also research contemporary lighting designers and their influence in the field.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s): EDT 362  or equivalent

    Equivalent Course(s): CTAR 662

    Previously listed as CTAR 662 - Lighting Design for the Entertainment Industry
    Last Updated:
    Change to course prefix 8/2015, effective Fall 2016; Links 06/2011


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  • EDT 663 - Costume I


    Intermediate study of the approaches to, and the historical sources for, stage costuming.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Equivalent Course(s): CTAR 663

    Previously listed as CTAR 663 - Costume I
    Last Updated:
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  • EDT 664 - Costume II


    Problems of construction and design of period costumes for the stage, with emphasis on practical application culminating in a final design and construction project.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Equivalent Course(s): CTAR 664

    Previously listed as CTAR 664 - Costume II
    Last Updated:
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  • EDUC 500 - Professional Educator Development Program


    For in-service professional and personal development. Not applicable to an advanced degree.

    Credit Hours: 1-3 hrs May be repeated for credit
    Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit


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  • EDUC 592 - Teaching Internship


    Student teaching is the capstone experience for teacher candidates. It affords an opportunity to apply the knowledge base developed through coursework, melding theory with practice. Student Teachers are placed in a school setting where they will work with a Cooperating Teacher who will help them learn teaching while teaching. There will be many opportunities to develop and refine teaching skills through observation and direct classroom experience.

    Credit Hours: 6 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):  ,  

    Corequisite(s):  

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • ELEC 590 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • ELEC 591 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
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  • ELEC 592 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

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  • ELEC 597 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem or group of problems under the direction of a University faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

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  • ELEC 598 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem or group of problems under the direction of a University faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

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  • ELEC 599 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem or group of problems under the direction of a University faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

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  • EM 505 - Managing Engineering and Technology


    An investigation of the functions and problems unique to managing engineering and technical operations. Topics include: engineering ethics and professionalism; managing research, design and other technical operations; technology impact; and the role of the technical professional.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • EM 509 - Engineering Project Management


    A study of the planning and management activities associated with the implementation of a manufacturing or engineering project. Topics include: identification and sequencing of events, time and cost estimating, resource utilization and monitoring/evaluation of plans.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • EM 511 - Manufacturing Engineering Fundamentals


    A structured review of manufacturing engineering fundamentals including materials, product design, production systems, manufacturing processes, automated systems, quality and manufacturing including preparation for the Certified Manufacturing Engineering Exam offered by Society of Manufacturing Engineers.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • EM 519 - Applied Engineering Project Management


    This course includes advanced applications of software and theory for planning, implementation, management, and analysis of engineering projects. Students will use PMBOK as a guide to understanding the practical aspects of the engineering project life cycle, along with case study discussions and hands-on applications of project management tools and techniques.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):   or equivalent

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • EM 520 - Engineering Value and Economic Analysis


    The principles and practices of engineering value and economic analysis for the design of products and services, and the economic analysis, value chain analysis and stream value analysis of integrated engineering projects and enterprise business processes

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • EM 531 - Engineering Management Analysis


    An introduction of probability and statistics, and their use in engineering management. Includes Mathematical modeling, quantitative aspects of manufacturing processes and their relations to resources and budget constraints, market forces, and technological innovation. Topics covered include probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation and confidence intervals for parameters of statical distributions, hypothesis testing, design and analysis of variance for single and multiple-factor experiments, regression analysis, estimation and confidence intervals for parameters of non-statistical models, and statical quality control.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing

    Major Restriction(s): Master of Science in Engineering Management  

    Last Updated:
    New Course 12/2014, effective Summer 2015


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  • EM 540 - Engineering Resource Management


    The study of practices and principle for integrating and managing engineering-related resources. Includes topics in human resource management, material and supply chain management, technology and intellectual property management, knowledge and information system management, facility and maintenance management and financial management.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • EM 547 - Management of Research, Development and Technology


    This course integrates organizational processes and dynamics related to the management of research, development and technology that are essential for managers and technical professionals to know in order to function effectively in technology-oriented business environments. Topics include: applied R&D methods and management of R&D projects, personnel and technology.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • EM 556 - Lean Systems Team Management


    A practical course in the human/organizational aspects of successful lean production implementation. Course will be largely based on research documenting the successful introduction of lean production into existing organizations.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • EM 558 - Lean Production


    Study of lean practices across economic sectors. Class will focus on lean systems whose functions include elimination of waste, reducing costs, shortening cycle times, quality improvement, optimization of sociotechnical systems and the process of continuous improvement.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Cross-listed with  

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • EM 570 - Patents and Engineering Law


    This course investigates legal issues in engineering such as patents, trademarks, product liability and contacts. Case studies, court decisions and research are an integral part of the course.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • EM 580 - Engineering and Enterprise Integration


    The study of engineering and enterprise integration systems for engineers, managers and technologists. Topics include information and data system, data and process modeling, engineering system, engineering and enterprise integration system. Integration of marketing and sale system, people and team integration system, business process, BPM, CAD/CAM, CAE, Quality system, FIS/PFS etc. Students will also learn about cloud computing and App usage within an enterprise and global manufacturing environment.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Prerequisite(s): Should have completed 21 credit hours in EM program

    Last Updated:
    Course Revision 6/2014, effective Winter 2015


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  • EM 590 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • EM 591 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • EM 592 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • EM 597 - Independent Study


    Opportunities are provided for the selection and completion of an individual study under the direction of a University faculty member. An approved written proposal is required. Both “Independent Study” and “Research Proposal Format” guideline sheets are available from the department.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • EM 598 - Independent Study


    Opportunities are provided for the selection and completion of an individual study under the direction of a University faculty member. An approved written proposal is required. Both “Independent Study” and “Research Proposal Format” guideline sheets are available from the department.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • EM 599 - Independent Study


    Opportunities are provided for the selection and completion of an individual study under the direction of a University faculty member. An approved written proposal is required. Both “Independent Study” and “Research Proposal Format” guideline sheets are available from the department.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • EM 609 - Professional Project Management


    A structured review for project management professional who plan to take the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification examination, based on the Project Management Institute’s Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):   Applied Engineering Project Management or equivalent

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • EM 620 - Integrated Product and Process Design


    This course will focus on the integration of three enterprise processes: product development, process planning and manufacturing systems. Emphasis will be placed on a) customer focus, b) concurrent/collaborative engineering and product/process design improvement approaches, and c) the insourcing/outsourcing decision process. E-business as it relates to collaborative product design with suppliers will also be addressed.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):   and   or   and   or their equivalents

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • EM 630 - High Tech Engineering Innovation


    Course investigates the key elements of lean startups and innovation including evaluating high-tech ideas for market viability, converting ideas into product/ service, strategies for high-tech product positioning, marketing and operations, IP protection, acquiring resources for new venture startup and leadership roles for the founders of high-tech ventures.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):   or   

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing

    Major Restriction(s): Multiple

    Last Updated:
    New Course 11/2014, effective Summer 2015


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  • EM 636 - Analysis of Manufacturing Processes


    An advanced course in the technical aspects of manufacturing cast, formed and machined products. Emphasis is on the determination of production parameters, such as shapes, forces and temperatures required to process various materials.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • EM 649 - Manufacturing Process Planning


    The design of the manufacturing process as required by product design specifications. Selection of processes, tooling, work-holding, gauging, routing and material handling, as well as the development of human interface.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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