Fall 2024 Undergraduate Courses
| Crn | Title | Subject | Course | Credit Hours | Instructor Name | Start Date | End Date |
| 41572 | Acct Info Decision Making I | ACCT | 201 | 3 | Richard Griffin | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course is designed to help students appreciate the role of accountants in providing information helpful to decisions of investors, creditors, government regulators, management and others and understand how that information can be used. Emphasis is on comprehending the meaning and value of the balance sheet, income statement. Pre-Req: Sophomore standing and grade of C or better in MATH 110 or MATH 130 or MATH 140 or MATH 160 or MATH 185 or MATH 210 or MATH 251. (Fall , Spring , Summer) | |||||||
| 41573 | Acct Info Decision Making I | ACCT | 201 | 3 | Richard Griffin | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course is designed to help students appreciate the role of accountants in providing information helpful to decisions of investors, creditors, government regulators, management and others and understand how that information can be used. Emphasis is on comprehending the meaning and value of the balance sheet, income statement. Pre-Req: Sophomore standing and grade of C or better in MATH 110 or MATH 130 or MATH 140 or MATH 160 or MATH 185 or MATH 210 or MATH 251. (Fall , Spring , Summer) | |||||||
| 41574 | Acct Info Decision Making II | ACCT | 202 | 3 | Richard Griffin | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course is designed to help students appreciate the role of accountants in providing information helpful to investors, creditors, and management in understanding the balance sheet, and income statement and statement of cash flows. In addition, uses of accounting information for managerial decision making includes planning and control activities of managers in business enterprises. Topics include methods for determining the costs of products and services, for assessing product and project profitability and for budgeting and monitoring of costs and profits. Pre-req: Grade of C or better in either ACCT 201 or ACCT 300. (Fall , Spring , Summer) | |||||||
| 41543 | Intro Agricultural Business | AGEC | 110 | 3 | Jessica Crews | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An introduction to the field of agricultural business and some of the basic tools and concepts of decision-making. Concepts are illustrated in terms of selected current social and economic issues in the industry of production agriculture, agricultural business and the computer application of those concepts. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 41544 | Practicum in Agribusiness | AGEC | 444 | 3 | Jessica Crews | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Field research and/or work experience related to the agribusiness industry. Specific topics include agribusiness management, marketing, and financial management. Students are expected to make presentations to faculty, peers, and agribusiness professionals reflective of their research findings or develop a portfolio of experiential activities for presentation. An emphasis on problem solving and effectively communicating solutions to agricultural stakeholders will be practiced. Prereq: instructor’s approval. (As needed) | |||||||
| 41545 | Spreadsheet Analysis Agribus | AGEC | 311 | 3 | Daniel Morris | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Use of computer spreadsheets to analyze complex and unique problems facing the agricultural firm. Specific emphasis on financial, statistical, and logical spreadsheet functions will be addressed. Topics include linear programming, optimization techniques, risk analysis, simulation, and data organization and communication. Prereq: AGEC 110 or AGET 110. (F) | |||||||
| 41550 | Farm Management | AGEC | 271 | 3 | Rachna Tewari | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Principles and procedures of farm management. Farm records, accounts, budgets and their uses. Farm tax law. Financing farm acquisition and expansion. (F) | |||||||
| 41563 | Agriculture and Climate Change | AGEC | 120 | 3 | Rachna Tewari | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| An introductory course on the impacts of climate change on agriculture, food security, and food systems. Topics include basic understanding of the science of climate and climate change, evaluating and measuring economic impacts of climate change on agriculture, policy issues in climate change and agriculture, and climate-smart agriculture. | |||||||
| 41564 | Value Chain Mgt Food & Agri | AGEC | 312 | 3 | Rachna Tewari | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Strategic links in agricultural value chains to enhance competitiveness and efficiency within the marketplace. Logistics and supply chain management as key components in agri-food value chains. Best practices in value chain management to support innovation in products and services. Understanding global issues and current trends in agricultural value chain management. Prereq: AGEC 110 and Junior standing. | |||||||
| 41691 | Environmental and Agri Law | AGEC | 375 | 3 | Ashley Bynum | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Survey of law and its application to agricultural and natural resource management. Property, contracts, torts, drainage and water rights. Environmental law, land tenure, employment, forms of business organization, estate planning, regulatory law and other selected topics. (Same as NRM 375.) (F) | |||||||
| 41713 | Ag Futures and Opts | AGEC | 415 | 3 | Scott Parrott | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Basic elements and principles of agricultural commodity marketing with emphasis on using futures market contracts and options to limit risk exposure to producers and agribusiness firms. Attention is focused on the study of market price determination, forecasting basis, technical analysis and on actual trading of futures and options through market simulation programs. Prereq: AGEC 110. (F) | |||||||
| 41843 | Research Participation | AGEC | 401 | 3 | Joseph Mehlhorn | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Application of the scientific method and techniques of research to investigation of problems in major subject areas of agricultural economics. Restricted to students with demonstrated ability to conduct a supervised research problem. Preparation of project outline and presentation of written and oral reports are required. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration. Only 401 may be used for Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Program. (F, Su) | |||||||
| 42895 | SpTp:TopicsInAgribusiness | AGEC | 401 | 3 | Jessica Crews | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Application of the scientific method and techniques of research to investigation of problems in major subject areas of agricultural economics. Restricted to students with demonstrated ability to conduct a supervised research problem. Preparation of project outline and presentation of written and oral reports are required. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration. Only 401 may be used for Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Program. (F, Su) | |||||||
| 41568 | Land Surveying with GPS | AGET | 454 | 3 | Sandra Mehlhorn | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Land surveying techniques and methodologies using survey-grade Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Topics include: the GPS signal, biases and solutions, GPS receivers and GPS surveying methods (static, differential GPS (DGPS), kinematic, pseudokinematic, rapid static, on-the-fly and real-time kinematic (RTK)), coordinates, planning a GPS- based survey, observing (equipment, reconnaissance, monumentation, logistics) and postprocessing. Techniques for proper utilization of RTK and DGPS. Two hours lecture and one two-hour lab. Prereq: AGET 354 or CIEG 354. (Same as CIEG 454.) (As needed) | |||||||
| 41569 | Ag Engin Tech Lab | AGET | 454L | Sandra Mehlhorn | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 | |
| 41985 | Surveying & Soil/Water Engr | AGET | 220 | 3 | Sandra Mehlhorn | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Fundamentals of surveying to include measurements of angles and distances, leveling, topographic surveys and mapping. Application of surveying information to soil and water engineering. Integration of engineering hydrologic and agronomic information in planning facilities for soil and water conservation. (Surveying & Soil/Water Engr) Coreq: Any university-wide general education math course. (Fall) | |||||||
| 42011 | Survey & Soil/Water Engr Lab | AGET | 220L | Sandra Mehlhorn | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 | |
| 42082 | Intro Agric Engin | AGET | 110 | 3 | John Cole | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Survey of basic engineering principles and terms. Engineering applications in agriculture including topics in soil and water engineering, power and machinery and farm structure building materials and design. Prereq: Students must have satisfied entrance requirements in mathematics. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 41792 | Career Planning in Agriculture | AGRI | 390 | 3 | Jessica Crews | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Assessment of personal and academic potential for professional careers by the Agriculture graduate. Efforts directed toward preparing for, interviewing and securing a position. Critiques of related extra curricular events. Survey of the history, philosophy and ethics of Agriculture and crucial issues affecting agriculture. Students are required to write reports and present professional oral presentations. | |||||||
| 42375 | Internatl Food & Fiber Systems | AGRI | 295 | 3 | Rachna Tewari | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) A study of the influence of food and fiber systems on the economy, environment, health, life style and political systems throughout the world. The impact of cultural differences, gender and institutions on international food and fiber systems is discussed. Course provides students with a global perspective on current issues related to international food and fiber. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41618 | Intro Animal Science | ANSC | 110 | 3 | Amber Moore | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Fundamental principles of animal agriculture. Biological and scientific aspects of development, inheritance and feeding. Animal products and scope of the animal industry. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 41619 | Animal Welfare and Ethics | ANSC | 270 | 3 | Clint Ary | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course will begin with a look at the human-animal relationship, and examine the origins of people’s beliefs and attitudes regarding domestic farm and companion animals. It will provide insight into the roles that government, organizations, businesses and key individuals play in influencing animal welfare laws and practices. Through interactive discussion, students will focus on contemporary welfare and ethical issues in areas of food animal production, animal research, and using animals for recreation and companionship. Three one-hour lectures. (Sp) | |||||||
| 41620 | Exotic & Companion Animal Mgmt | ANSC | 230 | 3 | Jason Roberts | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) A survey of the basic principles involved in the care and management of companion animal species. Particular emphasis will be on nutrition and feeding programs, breeding cycles, vaccination programs and diseases of companion animals generally regarded as household pets. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41575 | Digital&Tech Writing for Prof | BCOM | 255 | 3 | Michael Musser | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course provides a comprehensive study of the subject of business English, including grammar, mechanics, and punctuation with an emphasis on writing digital correspondence. Students enrolled in this class are introduced to some unique experiential-learning opportunities, both in- and outside of the classroom, involving the development of communication skills. (F,Sp) | |||||||
| 41578 | Business Communication | BCOM | 351 | 3 | William Bishop | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course covers communication of business information through written documents, including electronic communication; instruction writing; oral presentation and meeting protocol; nonverbal communication; an introductory job-search unit; and report-writing techniques. All units incorporate proper use of business grammar and APA writing style. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 42503 | Microsoft Office Suite Apps | BCOM | 336 | 3 | William Bishop | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course provides microcomputer knowledge and skill development using Microsoft Office Suite applications in workplace simulation format. Students taking this class will be prepared for MOS certification. (F,Sp,Su) | |||||||
| 42505 | Professional Development | BCOM | 330 | 3 | Virginia Davis | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course assists participants with focused career exploration, business culture dissection, development of employment documents, job interviewing, networking, personal branding, LinkedIn creation/maintenance, social media self-promotion, as well as development of professional etiquette, emotional intelligence, appearance, conduct, and attitude. Successful completion of this class will result in students obtaining a certificate of completion in Professional Development. (F,Sp) | |||||||
| 43073 | Business Communication | BCOM | 351 | 3 | William Bishop | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course covers communication of business information through written documents, including electronic communication; instruction writing; oral presentation and meeting protocol; nonverbal communication; an introductory job-search unit; and report-writing techniques. All units incorporate proper use of business grammar and APA writing style. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41788 | Intro Cell Biology & Genetics | BIOL | 110 | 4 | Amanda Vanhoose | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (4) (TBR: BIOL 1010) An introductory course that emphasizes plant and animal cell structure, cellular processes and genetics. Three one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 110 and BIOL 140. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41789 | Biology Lab | BIOL | 110L | Amanda Vanhoose | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 | |
| 41799 | Medical and Scientific Vocab | BIOL | 200 | 2 | Ann Gathers | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (2) The study of word derivations, especially as it relates to technical terms. The use of common prefixes, suffixes and combining forms to understand and effectively use scientific vocabulary. Prereq: Completion of two lab science courses. (Fall , Spring , Summer) | |||||||
| 41579 | Business Law I | BLAW | 301 | 3 | Patrick Baker | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Basic principles of the law of contracts, including the elements of a valid contract, performance and remedies for breach of contract. The law of agency. The law of partnerships. Emphasis on the Uniform Commercial Code. Prereq: Minimum grade of D in ECON 201 and ECON 202. (F,Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41596 | Snr Seminar:Crim Justice | CJ | 460 | 3 | Danny Pirtle | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) A critical examination of theory and practice in the Criminal Justice System. Research, writing and presentation of papers. Prereq: Must be taken during final semester of course work. (Fall , Spring) | |||||||
| 42506 | Juvenile Delinquency | CJ | 250 | 3 | Danny Pirtle | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3)Students will be exposed to the theories that help professionals understand the development of delinquency within the context of individuals, families, and communities. Understanding the mechanisms that contribute to delinquency is important for juvenile justice and social science professionals as his understanding should directly guide the policies and practices of the justice system. (Fall) | |||||||
| 42507 | Criminal Investigation | CJ | 310 | 3 | Eric Reed | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Foundation and principles of criminal investigation, including legal parameters and follow-through activities necessary for capitalizing on investigative efforts. (F) | |||||||
| 42508 | Child Abuse | CJ | 360 | 3 | Tina Lee | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) The goal of this course is to introduce students to the multifaceted issue of child abuse law. Students will learn about child sexual predators, child witnesses, types of child abuse and neglect and the future of child abuse in the criminal justice system. The course will include an examination of the various courts that deal with child abuse issues. (F-even) | |||||||
| 42509 | Juvenile Justice | CJ | 370 | 3 | Danny Pirtle | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Focuses on the juvenile, the family and the community as related to and interwoven with legal issues, practices and processes encountered by the social work and criminal justice professionals and their clients. Restorative Justice practices are emphasized. (F) | |||||||
| 42538 | Principles of Law Enforcement | CJ | 211 | 3 | Eric Reed | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An introduction to the complex responsibilities, procedures and policies of a law enforcement agency operating in a pluralistic, multi-culture, free market, democratic society. Extensive reading required. Critical thinking, problem solving and writing exercises geared to practical applications in law enforcement are core requirements of this course. Interaction with computer based software applications for research required. | |||||||
| 42539 | Courts | CJ | 212 | 3 | Cynthia Boyles | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An overview of the criminal court system and process of adjudication of a criminal case from the time of arrest to final disposition. (Sp) | |||||||
| 42540 | Criminal Justice Ethics | CJ | 302 | 3 | Tina Lee | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An examination of the ethical issues encountered within the Criminal Justice System. Critical moral reasoning, criteria for ethical decision making, codes of professional ethics and typical ethical dilemmas in the Criminal Justice System will be covered. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 43091 | Juvenile Justice | CJ | 370 | 3 | Tina Lee | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Focuses on the juvenile, the family and the community as related to and interwoven with legal issues, practices and processes encountered by the social work and criminal justice professionals and their clients. Restorative Justice practices are emphasized. (F) | |||||||
| 43092 | Snr Seminar:Crim Justice | CJ | 460 | 3 | Cynthia Boyles | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) A critical examination of theory and practice in the Criminal Justice System. Research, writing and presentation of papers. Prereq: Must be taken during final semester of course work. (Fall , Spring) | |||||||
| 40061 | Effect Instr Strat & Mgmt Env | CTE | 290 | 3 | Elizabeth White | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course is designed to introduce instructional strategies aimed at fostering a classroom environment which promotes student success and achievement through the integration of educational theory, classroom management techniques, as well as assessment. Topics presented in this course will address lesson and unit plan construction, differentiated instruction to diverse learners, mastery of content knowledge, along with the importance of ongoing reflection and its relationship to professional learning. Discipline-specific literacy skills and strategies will be introduced. Course fulfills three credit hours toward an Occupational Licensure certification. Course may not be substituted for education degree program credit without permission of the department; may also require additional coursework. (As needed) | |||||||
| 40062 | Students with Exceptionalities | CTE | 300 | 3 | Jane Hinson | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An introductory course designed to provide an overview of the field of special education. Principles, characteristics, programs, special needs, legal requirements and instructional strategies, related to the education of students with exceptionalities. A deeper understanding of discipline-specific literacy skills and strategies will be covered, as well as, acronyms used in the state and region that are unique to the special education field. Course fulfills three credit hours towards an Occupational Licensure certification. Course may not be substituted for education degree program credit without permission of the department; may also require additional coursework. (As needed) | |||||||
| 40063 | Diagnosis and Evaluation | CTE | 303 | 3 | Elizabeth White | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Designed to develop skills in selecting, constructing, administering and interpreting instruments appropriate for assessing differing needs and achievement of students in the classroom. Criterion-based assessment and their classroom relevance will be reviewed. Instructor will continue to promote the use of academic and discipline-specific vocabulary. Course fulfills three credit hours towards an Occupational Licensure certification. Course may not be substituted for education degree program credit without permission of the department; may also require additional coursework. (As needed) | |||||||
| 40064 | Educational Psychology | CTE | 325 | 3 | Sally Jones | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Introduction to the psychology of learning, motivation, and social development. The course focus will be on the development of learning theory, psychological and environmental factors that influence learning and the validity of various learning paradigms. Academic and discipline-specific vocabulary will be covered. Course fulfills three credit hours towards an Occupational Licensure certification. Course may not be substituted for education degree program credit without permission of the department; may also require additional coursework. | |||||||
| 43019 | Cyber Literacy | CYBR | 115 | 3 | Lily Pharris | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An introduction to the basic terms and background needed for further cybersecurity study, intended for those with a less technical background. Identity Theft, Malware Attacks, Privacy Essentials, Social Engineering, Safe Browsing, Hardware Exploits. (as needed) | |||||||
| 41802 | Understanding Dance | DANC | 110 | 3 | Sarah McCormick | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| 3) General survey of the development of dance as an art form from primitive times to the present. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 41628 | Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON | 201 | 3 | Richard Nanney | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An introduction to the economic problem, the basics of supply and demand, national income accounting, fiscal and monetary policy and other topics. Coreq: A college level math course. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41646 | Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON | 201 | 3 | David Taylor | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An introduction to the economic problem, the basics of supply and demand, national income accounting, fiscal and monetary policy and other topics. Coreq: A college level math course. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41647 | Principles of Microeconomics | ECON | 202 | 3 | David Taylor | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An in-depth analysis of supply and demand, the economics of production and cost and analysis of firm behavior in various market models, resource markets and the international economy and other topics. Coreq: A college level math course. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41780 | Principles of Microeconomics | ECON | 202 | 3 | Anthony Delmond | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An in-depth analysis of supply and demand, the economics of production and cost and analysis of firm behavior in various market models, resource markets and the international economy and other topics. Coreq: A college level math course. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41528 | Composition | ENGL | 112 | 3 | Daniel Pigg | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) (TBR: ENGL 1020) Further study of written English and practice in composition. Readings and research writing with documentation. Predominantly a skills course. Students must complete ENGL 111 and 112 in sequence. For successful completion of ENGL 112, students must earn a grade of C or higher. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41554 | Composition | ENGL | 112 | 3 | Melissa Burney | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) (TBR: ENGL 1020) Further study of written English and practice in composition. Readings and research writing with documentation. Predominantly a skills course. Students must complete ENGL 111 and 112 in sequence. For successful completion of ENGL 112, students must earn a grade of C or higher. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41555 | British Literary Traditions | ENGL | 251 | 3 | Melissa Burney | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) (TBR: ENGL 2220) English literature from the Romantic period to the present. ENGL 251 may be taken before ENGL 250. Prereq: ENGL 112, 112H, or 113. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 41556 | American Literary Traditions | ENGL | 260 | 3 | Melvin Hill | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) (TBR: ENGL 2110) American literature from the pre-Colonial period through the Romantic period. Prereq: ENGL 112, 112H, or 113. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 41557 | Women Writers: Gend Race Class | ENGL | 350 | 3 | Melvin Hill | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) A historical survey of women writers, including contemporary writers, which focuses on women writers’ concern with and presentation of issues such as race, ethnicity, religion and class. American and British authors will be represented. (F) | |||||||
| 41558 | Composition | ENGL | 111 | 3 | David Williams | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) (TBR: ENGL 1010) Introduction to the fundamentals of written discourse. Study of rhetoric, grammar and style as means to effective prose. Readings and concomitant writing assignments. Predominantly a skills course. Students must complete ENGL 111 and 112 in sequence. In order to proceed to ENGL 112, students must complete ENGL 111 with a grade of C or higher. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41670 | Financial Planning | FIN | 160 | 3 | Bryce Youngerman | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An introductory course designed to teach students to manage their personal finances. Topics include saving and investment for retirement, insurance, taxes, the responsible use of credit, and the societal problems by irresponsible use of credit including bankruptcy and divorce. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 43077 | Commercial Banking | FIN | 351 | 3 | Brittany Cole | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) A comprehensive study of commercial banks and their role in the economy. The course emphasizes the practical application of business and economic principles as they relate to bank management and regulatory policy. Topics covered include banking history and regulation, consumer and commercial credit analysis, asset and liability management, risk management, loan policy and money management services. Trends such as consolidation, on-line banking, internationalization and project-line expansion are also addressed. Prereq: Grade of C or better in FIN 301. (Sp) | |||||||
| 41608 | SpTp: Fen Stu Minicourse | GENS | 330 | 1 | Ashley Bynum | Sep 30, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| 41610 | General Studies Minicourse | GENS | 380 | 1 | Ashley Bynum | Nov 4, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| 41611 | General Studies Minicourse | GENS | 381 | 1 | Ashley Bynum | Nov 4, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| 41597 | Geoscience in Everyday Life | GEOS | 110 | 4 | Thomas DePriest | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (4) A survey of the geosciences as they apply to societal issues. Topics include earthquakes, volcanoes, natural resources, water availability issues, severe weather, flooding, mass wasting, pollution, pandemics, and other natural phenomena. Scientific data and tools by which the Earth is studied will also be introduced. Three hours lecture and two hours lab. | |||||||
| 41598 | Geoscience Everyday Life Lab | GEOS | 110L | Thomas DePriest | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 | |
| 42377 | Global Change and Earth Histor | GEOS | 130 | 4 | Joshua Ratliff | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (4) The evolving Earth is investigated - past, present, and future - with emphasis on scientific methods used to study its history and societal issues related to future global change. Topics include geologic time and stratigraphy; lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, and biosphere evolutionary interactions, including organic evolution and extinction; and paleoclimate and sea level change. Prereq. GEOS 110, or two semesters of university-level lab science coursework. | |||||||
| 42378 | Global Change&Earth Histor Lab | GEOS | 130L | Joshua Ratliff | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 | |
| 41527 | History and Historians | HIST | 299 | 3 | Benjamin Guyer | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An introduction to the History Major designed to introduce students to basic techniques, skills and issues of historical research, writing and teaching, including key historical concepts and methods, the nature and fields of history and historiography. Should be taken prior to the junior year and before commencing upper-division course work, including taking HIST 499 for which it is a prerequisite. Required for History and Secondary History majors. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 41540 | Hist Of U S | HIST | 201 | 3 | Timothy Smith | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) (TBR: HIST 2010) A study of the main currents and developments in American life from colonial times to 1877. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41541 | Hist Of U S | HIST | 202 | 3 | Timothy Smith | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) (TBR: HIST 2020) A study of the main currents and developments in American life from 1877 to the present. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41599 | Dev World Civil I | HIST | 121 | 3 | Benjamin Guyer | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| (3) (TBR: HIST 1110) Studies the formation, interactions, and development of world civilizations and cultures from ancient beginnings to 1500. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41602 | Dev World Civil II | HIST | 122 | 3 | Benjamin Guyer | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) (TBR: HIST 1120.) Studies the formation, interactions, and development of world civilizations and cultures from 1500 to the present. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41623 | Pop Culture US | HIST | 403 | 3 | Renee LaFleur | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Exploring the connections between history and popular culture, identifying ways in which popular culture reflected trends in society and ways in which popular culture shaped society. Special emphasis on the major political, social, and economic changes in U.S. history since 1880s and their influences on popular culture. (Fall Even Year) | |||||||
| 42371 | Hist Latin America | HIST | 441 | 3 | Timothy Smith | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An examination of main topics such as conquest, colonialism, independence movements, civil wars and revolutions, economic upheavals and political instability in Latin America and the Caribbean Basin, with special emphasis on the roles of church and state (including the military) and the challenges faced by diverse and stratified societies. Thematic and geographical focuses will vary with each offering. (F-odd) | |||||||
| 42516 | Europe War To War 1914-45 | HIST | 342 | 3 | Benjamin Guyer | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) A comparative study of European states from the outbreak of World War I to the end of World War II, this course examines total war’s impact on peoples, cultures, and economies; political and cultural modernization, the birth of the welfare state, unification attempts, and Europe’s changing relations with the world. (F-even) | |||||||
| 42626 | SpTp:History of Ireland | HIST | 490 | 3 | Daniel McDonough | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Classes taught with an interdisciplinary and/or comparative approach, or allowing for an in-depth study of specialized topics in European history. May be repeated for credit (with different topic). Only six hours of undergraduate topics courses (460, 470, 480 or 490) can be counted toward the major or minor. Not regularly offered. (As needed) | |||||||
| 41465 | Educ Psych | HLRN | 325 | 3 | Texas Culver | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An overview of the application of psychology to the teaching/learning process. The creation of an effective learning environment is emphasized through the study of the teaching process, human development, learner differences, learning theory and motivation. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 41495 | Technology Integration | HLRN | 311 | 3 | Michael Spaulding | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Overview of methods for integrating technology into the K-12 curriculum. Emphasis is on the application of technology-based strategies and web-based resources to support and promote diverse, learner-centered classroom environments. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 41605 | Principles & Concept Pers Hlth | HLTH | 111 | 3 | Tara Tansil-Gentry | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Development of the understandings, attitudes and practices which contribute to better individual health. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 41571 | Senior Seminar | IDST | 490 | 3 | Deborah Gibson | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| (3) The capstone course associated with the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies major. A theme-based writing seminar designed to promote scholarly expression; to synthesize connections among experiences outside of the formal classroom; to make connections across disciplines; to solve difficult problems; to clearly express interdependence of language, thought, and expression; to develop a sense of self as a learner building on prior experiences; and to draw conclusions by combining more than one field of study or perspective. This course is required for all Interdisciplinary Studies majors and should be taken in their last semester of study and completed with a grade of C or better. Prereq: Interdisciplinary Studies major. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 42517 | Web Design | INFS | 315 | 3 | Charles Foltz | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Introduction to web-design using HTML and CSS. Accessibility, browser differences, hosting solutions, and related technologies will be discussed. Prereq: CSCI 201 or CSCI 220 or CSCI 221 or INFS 205. (F) | |||||||
| 42518 | Object-Oriented Sys Analysis | INFS | 371 | 3 | Denise Williams | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Study of the systems development life cycle system, various types of systems including business and government. Methods of designing systems, data management, input and output design, hardware selection and methods of information processing. Prereq: CSCI 220, CSCI 221 or CSCI 250. | |||||||
| 41709 | People, Power and Change | LDSP | 321 | 3 | Lowell Howard | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| (3) Analysis of social and scientific leaders. Special focus shall be placed on resources, innovation, control, power, influence, and the role ideas play in cultural development. Students will combine selected readings, films, and lecture materials to better grasp fundamentals of leadership. This academic approach to the study and researching of leadership will provide students with a firm understanding of the subject matter as well as an appreciation for the opportunities all challenges supply. Emphasis will additionally be placed on individual leadership development within our modern and emerging American political-economic environment. (F) | |||||||
| 41710 | LDSP: Theory, Innov & Policy | LDSP | 322 | 3 | Darren Ekey | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course provides a practical introduction to leadership. Special emphasis and understanding will be placed on the nature of leadership, understanding the theories behind their current and future political and economic environments, individualism vs. narcissism, researching the will and will power, free will and determinism, action and consequences, enthusiasm, honesty, liberty and responsibility, self-presentation and attitude, interpersonal relationships, creativity, and technology and advancement. Students will culminate this knowledge in regard to leading within their social, political and economic environment. Development of unique personal leadership initiatives within their discipline through research and design of a strategic leadership plan of action. Prereq: LDSP 321 or consent of instructor. (Sp) | |||||||
| 41796 | LDSP: Global and Local | LDSP | 323 | 3 | Darren Ekey | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course will offer students a comprehensive understanding of globalization and the modernization process. Comparisons between underdeveloped parts of the United States and other underdeveloped parts of the world will be made. Students will develop a firm understanding of what liberties they have as well as what resources are available and needed in a competitive global environment. Special focus will be placed upon culture, community, creativity, capitalism, and democracy, as well as the role of traditional and emergent leaders. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 42519 | People, Power and Change | LDSP | 321 | 3 | Lowell Howard | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Analysis of social and scientific leaders. Special focus shall be placed on resources, innovation, control, power, influence, and the role ideas play in cultural development. Students will combine selected readings, films, and lecture materials to better grasp fundamentals of leadership. This academic approach to the study and researching of leadership will provide students with a firm understanding of the subject matter as well as an appreciation for the opportunities all challenges supply. Emphasis will additionally be placed on individual leadership development within our modern and emerging American political-economic environment. (F) | |||||||
| 41641 | Elementary Statistics & Probab | MATH | 210 | 3 | Curtis Kunkel | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include basic probability, measures of central tendency and variability, graphical representations of data, correlation and linear regression, random variables and probability distributions, sampling distributions, tests of hypotheses about means and proportions for one and two populations, confidence interval estimation of parameters, and utilization of statistical software. Prereq: MATH 100-MATH 110, or MATH 130, or MATH 140, or MATH 170, or MATH 185, or MATH 251 or appropriate mathematics placement. (Fall, Spring) | |||||||
| 41642 | Elementary Statistics & Probab | MATH | 210 | 3 | Curtis Kunkel | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include basic probability, measures of central tendency and variability, graphical representations of data, correlation and linear regression, random variables and probability distributions, sampling distributions, tests of hypotheses about means and proportions for one and two populations, confidence interval estimation of parameters, and utilization of statistical software. Prereq: MATH 100-MATH 110, or MATH 130, or MATH 140, or MATH 170, or MATH 185, or MATH 251 or appropriate mathematics placement. (Fall, Spring) | |||||||
| 41643 | Essentials of Algebra II | MATH | 110 | 4 | Susan Hamilton | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (4) Functions and their graphs (including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic), exponents, roots, radicals, rational expression, factoring polynomials, zeroes of polynomials, solutions of linear and nonlinear equations and inequalities, systems of equations, matrices and determinants, inverse functions. In order to proceed to MATH 110, students must complete MATH 100 with a grade of C or better. MATH 100 may not be substituted for MATH 110. MATH 100 cannot be used to satisfy the general education requirement. Credit may not be received for both MATH 100-MATH 110 and MATH 140. (Fall, Spring) | |||||||
| 41644 | Mathematics Lab | MATH | 110L | Susan Hamilton | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 | |
| 41706 | Precalculus College Algebra | MATH | 140 | 3 | Dana Gatewood | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Functions (e.g. , polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic). Zeroes of polynomials. Solutions of systems of equations. Matrices and determinants. Other selected topics from algebra. Credit may not be received for both MATH 140 and MATH 100-MATH 110. Prereq: Two units of high school algebra, and appropriate mathematics placement. (Fall, Spring) | |||||||
| 41707 | Essentials of Algebra I | MATH | 100 | 4 | Barbara Kunkel | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (4) Functions and their graphs (including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic), exponents, roots, radicals, rational expression, factoring polynomials, zeroes of polynomials, solutions of linear and nonlinear equations and inequalities, systems of equations, matrices and determinants, inverse functions. In order to proceed to MATH 110, students must complete MATH 100 with a grade of C or better. MATH 100 may not be substituted for MATH 110. MATH 100 cannot be used to satisfy the general education requirement. Credit may not be received for both MATH 100-MATH 110 and MATH 140. (Fall, Spring) | |||||||
| 41708 | Mathematics Lab | MATH | 100L | Barbara Kunkel | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 | |
| 41583 | Management and Behavior | MGT | 300 | 3 | Samuel Faught | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This is a study of managerial functions and decision-making and how these affect human behavior within organizations. This course also includes consideration of organizational structure and organizational dynamics relative to the environments. Prereq: MATH 110 or higher; ECON 201 or ECON 202; have earned a minimum of 45 hours credit. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41584 | Organization Behavior & Theory | MGT | 303 | 3 | Benton Johnson | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An advanced study of analyzing, directing and changing organizational structure and organizational dynamics relative to the environment. Prereq: MGT 300 or 301. (as needed) | |||||||
| 41585 | Operations Management | MGT | 310 | 3 | Taeuk Kang | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Management of business transformation processes. A survey of the basic concepts, principles and practices involved in the design, implementation, operation and control of business processes (operations) in contemporary business organizations. Emphasis is placed on the integration of the operation function with other disciplines to foster achievement of strategic and tactical goals in both manufacturing and service organizations. Topical coverage includes operations strategy, product/service design, process design, contemporary quality management, forecasting, capacity planning, facility location and layout, work design and scheduling, production planning and control with a broad emphasis on goal-driven process and productivity management and quality management. Prereq: MATH 210 and either MGT 300 or MGT 301, or ENGR 311 and Instructor Approval. (Same as INEG 310.) (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41586 | Data Analysis for Mgr Dec Makg | MGT | 320 | 3 | Hui Chen | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Predictive and prescriptive analytical methods and applications will be utilized, focusing on analysis and interpretation for common business decisions. Appropriate statistical analysis, including regression and correlation analysis, analysis of variance, crosstabs, multivariate regression, and visualization tools, will be applied. Pre-Req: MATH 210 or equivalent. (F,Sp) | |||||||
| 41587 | Human Resource Mgt | MGT | 350 | 3 | Samuel Faught | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Personnel principles, functions and practices, relating to managing human resources in organizations, the development of personnel practices and currently accepted practices in personnel management. Prereq: MGT 300 or 301 or SPMG 305. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41588 | International Management | MGT | 461 | 3 | Jamye Long | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) A study of the rapidly changing global environment and the ability of organizations to adapt to these changes. This study of changes includes developing countries, legal and political issues, ethical values and social responsibility, strategic and operational decisions and the role of culture in motivating and building an effective workforce. Students will complete projects and presentations that will demonstrate understanding and application of concepts and theories. Prereq: MGT 300 or MGT 301. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41590 | Topics In Mgt Business Ethics | MGT | 476 | 3 | Benton Johnson | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Selected topics in management offered on an occasional basis for qualified students. Admission by permission of instructor only. (as needed) | |||||||
| 41591 | Topics Mgt Conflict Resolution | MGT | 479 | 3 | Brandon Kilburn | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Selected topics in management offered on an occasional basis for qualified students. Admission by permission of instructor only. (as needed) | |||||||
| 41592 | Business Policy | MGT | 490 | 3 | Brandon Kilburn | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) A capstone course focusing on policy, strategy and the integration of all business functional areas, including analysis of the implications and relevance of social, ethical, environmental, competitive and international considerations for top-level organizational decision making. Students are required to write case reports and give oral presentations. This course may be taken only by students majoring in business disciplines. Students must take this course during their last semester of study. Pre-Req: ACCT 201, ACCT 202; BLAW 201�or BLAW 301; ECON 201, ECON 202; FIN 301; INFS 310�or ACCT 461 or MMSC 322 or MMSC 323; BCOM 351; MGT 300 or SPMG 300; MGT 310; MKTG 301. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 42523 | Management and Behavior | MGT | 300 | 3 | Paul McCullough | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This is a study of managerial functions and decision-making and how these affect human behavior within organizations. This course also includes consideration of organizational structure and organizational dynamics relative to the environments. Prereq: MATH 110 or higher; ECON 201 or ECON 202; have earned a minimum of 45 hours credit. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 42524 | Lean Operations Strategies | MGT | 408 | 3 | David Harry | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course introduces the concepts and techniques in Lean and Six Sigma, as well as their applications in service and manufacturing operations. The course utilizes a problem-solving approach that includes qualitative and quantitative methods. Prereq: Junior standing (As Needed) | |||||||
| 42525 | Sustainable Manage Practices | MGT | 462 | 3 | Paul McCullough | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course investigates the evolving understanding of what it means to manage social systems sustainably, in a world of finite resources and rapid innovation. Junior standing or instructor's permission. (As needed) | |||||||
| 42526 | Training & Development | MGT | 470 | 3 | Sean Walker | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Analysis of a systematic process of changing the behavior, knowledge and motivation of present employees to improve the match between employee characteristics and employment requirements. Prereq: MGT 350. (Sp) | |||||||
| 42564 | Creativity & Innovation | MGT | 305 | 3 | Paul McCullough | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Intensive practice in the use of contemporary approaches to the creative process, including use of proven aids for developing innovative ideas. The generation of creative designs of products, processes and services with emphasis on commercial applications is stressed. Considerable emphasis on intellectual contribution that can be patented or copyrighted. Prereq: Junior standing. (as needed) | |||||||
| 42627 | Compensation Mgt | MGT | 450 | 3 | Monty Taylor | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) A study of the design and administration of compensation systems. Examination of job analysis, job evaluation, compensation research, pay structure design and employee benefits management. Prereq: MGT 350. (Sp-odd) | |||||||
| 41593 | Principles of Marketing | MKTG | 301 | 3 | Ashley Kilburn | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Introduction to the complexity of the modern marketing system— why it is essential and how it performs. Identification and examination of business activities involved in the process of planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion and distribution of ideas, goods and services to create exchanges that satisfy individual and organization objectives. Prereqs: MATH 110 or higher; ECON 201 or ECON 202; have earned a minimum of 45 hours credit. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 42527 | Bus To Business Mktg | MKTG | 450 | 3 | Julie Alexander | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Exploration of the environment that businesses operate within when marketing to other businesses or distribution channel members. Includes an emphasis on organizational purchasing behavior, the global nature of the business marketplace and the processes involved in understanding, creating and delivering value for business customers. Dynamics of the marketing mix, strategy development and buyerseller relationships are studied within this environment. Application oriented through the use of case analysis and/or computer simulation. Emphasis on group work and communication skills. Prereq: MKTG 301. (F) | |||||||
| 42548 | Event Plan&Corporate Promotion | MKTG | 377 | 3 | Ashley Kilburn | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Principles of events planning within organizations are discussed using a combination of lecture and real-world event planning projects. The course covers event definition, client expectation definition and refinement, design selection, site selection, planning and production timelines, and event management, as they apply to marketing and event promotions. Pre-Req: Junior standing (Spring) | |||||||
| 42571 | Advertising & Promotion Mgmt | MKTG | 330 | 3 | Ashley Kilburn | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Study of the theory and practice of advertising and other promotion mix elements as they relate to the development of an integrated marketing communication program. Application of advertising theory to current advertisements. Emphasis on the use of advertising and the promotion mix in developing marketing strategy from a managerial perspective. Prereq: MKTG 301. (F, Su) | |||||||
| 41570 | Public Communication | MMSC | 229 | 3 | Angela Glunz | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Study and application of communication theory through preparation and delivery of video presentations utilizing appropriate technology and visual aids. Includes research and analysis of data and information addressing key communication presentation topics. This course is equivalent to COMM 230 and is for students seeking online degree completion only. Instructor approval required. Prereq: Minimum grade of C in ENGL 110 or 111. | |||||||
| 41539 | Understanding Music | MUS | 112 | 3 | Roberto Mancusi | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An introduction to music’s aesthetic principles and its role in life through examining music from a variety of genres, cultures and historical periods. May not be used toward a major in music. (Fall , Spring) | |||||||
| 41603 | Understanding Music | MUS | 112 | 3 | Roberto Mancusi | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An introduction to music’s aesthetic principles and its role in life through examining music from a variety of genres, cultures and historical periods. May not be used toward a major in music. (Fall , Spring) | |||||||
| 42901 | Hist Church Music | MUS | 343 | 3 | Jody Blake | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) History of music in the church and related liturgical practices from the tenth century to the present. History and practices relevant to major contemporary Christian denominations. (As needed) | |||||||
| 43100 | Understanding Music | MUS | 112 | 3 | Charles Lewis | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An introduction to music’s aesthetic principles and its role in life through examining music from a variety of genres, cultures and historical periods. May not be used toward a major in music. (Fall , Spring) | |||||||
| 41633 | Trans to Prof Nursing | NURS | 351 | 6 | Julie Floyd | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (6) A transition course for Registered Nurses taken in place of NURS 305. Expands on nursing content introduced at the technical level to provide the RN with the broader knowledge base required in baccalaureate nursing education. Pre-Req: Licensure as a Registered Nurse or Instructor's Approval. (Fall , Spring) | |||||||
| 41634 | Transition to Prof Nursing Lab | NURS | 351L | Julie Floyd | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 | |
| 41635 | Evidence Based Practice | NURS | 352 | 3 | Christy Blount | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Introduces students to evidence based practice (EBP) in nursing. Content includes review of the scientific process, introduction of the research process, and major research designs. Students will review and critique selected nursing research studies and develop an evidence based practice project. Emphasis is placed on the application of research studies to nursing practice.Three hours lecture.Prerequisites: Math 210 and NURS 305, 342; or instructor’s approval Corequisites: NURS 355, 363 | |||||||
| 41636 | Population Health | NURS | 405 | 5 | Gloria Browning | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| 41637 | Population Health Lab | NURS | 405L | Gloria Browning | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 | |
| 41638 | Lead and Mgmt (Prof Role Dev) | NURS | 443 | 4 | Gloria Browning | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Facilitates the transition from student to the role of the professional nurse as a leader and manager in the delivery of health care. The course provides a strong emphasis on the development of leadership, including the organization, planning, staffing, managing change, responsibilities in delegation, and patient advocacy. Clinical goals include advanced progression of independence and confidence in nursing practice, implementing clinical decision making, and theoretical application of nursing leadership and management concepts. | |||||||
| 41639 | Lead& Mgmt (Prof Role Dev) Lab | NURS | 443L | Gloria Browning | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 | |
| 43116 | SpTp:EthicalDilemainCCNursing | NURS | 390 | 6 | Carmen Bryant | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (1-6) Groups or individually planned topics or projects of concentrated studies in areas of need and interest. | |||||||
| 41559 | Adventure Of Ideas: Historical | PHIL | 110 | 3 | James Fieser | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) A historical introduction to philosophy course covering classical Greek, Asian, medieval, and early modern philosophical thought. Philosophers covered include Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Locke, Hume, and Kant. (As needed) | |||||||
| 41560 | Adventure Of Ideas: Contemp | PHIL | 120 | 3 | James Fieser | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) (TBR: PHIL 1030) A topical introduction to philosophy course covering recent philosophical discussions of God’s existence, mind, free will, knowledge, morality and government. (As needed) | |||||||
| 42166 | Exploring Ethics | PHIL | 160 | 3 | Emma Fieser | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) A topical introduction to the main theories and problems in ethics, including utilitarian, Kantian, and virtue theories, and contemporary issues such as abortion, euthanasia, animal rights and environmental ethics. (As needed) | |||||||
| 42372 | Question of Right or Wrong | PHIL | 300 | 3 | James Fieser | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Advanced investigation of questions about the nature and foundations of morality, with applications to contemporary moral controversies. Topics discussed may include religion and morality, gender and morality, moral relativism vs. objectivism, consequentialism vs. nonconsequentialism, and applied ethical issues in bioethics and environmental ethics. (As needed) | |||||||
| 42875 | Ancient and Medieval Mind | PHIL | 314 | 3 | James Fieser | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An examination of the leading philosophical ideas from ancient Greece through the medieval period. Figures may include pre-Socratic philosophers, Plato, Aristotle, Hellenistic philosophers, Augustine, Maimonides, and Aquinas. (As needed) | |||||||
| 41629 | Intro Plant & Soil Sci | PLSC | 110 | 3 | Isaac Lepcha | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Economic importance of plants and their relationship to agriculture and society. Plant structure, physiology and heredity. Factors of the environment in relation to growth, adaptation and management of plants. Utilization of plant products. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 41552 | Amer Govt & Politics | POSC | 210 | 3 | Trisha Capansky | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) A survey of the origins, structure and functions of the political system in the United States on the national, state and local levels. Development of American constitutionalism, federalism and intergovernmental relations, parties, interest groups, elections, civil rights and civil liberties. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41553 | Paralegal Stud: Legal Term/Wr | POSC | 391 | 3 | Trisha Capansky | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An introduction to the legal language and the style of legal writing commonly used legal terms, writing of law office and trial memoranda, trial court briefs, appellate briefs and the abstracting of depositions. Prereq: POSC 210-220 or instructor’s approval. (Sp) | |||||||
| 41594 | Introduction to World Politics | POSC | 230 | 3 | Adnan Rasool | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An introductory survey of leading theories and concepts resulting in an understanding of world politics. The course examines domestic and international aspects of global affairs while focusing on democratization, economic development, conflict, and cooperation. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 41625 | Paralegal Stud: Jurisprudence | POSC | 390 | 3 | Ashley Bynum | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An introduction to the history and philosophy of law. Particular emphasis on the development of American law from its European antecedents. Examines major categories of contemporary legal practice. Prereq: POSC 210-220. (Sp) | |||||||
| 41626 | Amer Political Instit & Policy | POSC | 220 | 3 | Anderson Starling | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) A survey of the origin and structure of political decision making in the various institutions of American government, including the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. The course also places an emphasis on the public policy process as it relates to issues on domestic and foreign policy. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41529 | Introduction to Psychology | PSYC | 101 | 3 | Angelina MacKewn | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This is an introductory course which surveys the field of psychology including the following major areas: research methods and findings, biological, learning and cognition, developmental, social, personality, and psychological disorders. Student may receive credit for either the PSYC 110-120 sequence or PSYC 101, but not both. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41530 | Developmental Psych | PSYC | 313 | 3 | Colin Key | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) A theoretical and empirical study of human cognitive, social and personality development spanning prenatal development to death. Primary emphasis on psychological growth and change in infancy, childhood and adolescence. Prereq: PSYC 101. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41532 | Abnormal Psych | PSYC | 350 | 3 | Susan Buckelew | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) A study of the biological and psychological factors underlying abnormal behavior. The dynamics of psychological models, patterns of abnormal behavior and nontechnical discussion of diagnostic and therapeutic methods. Prereq: PSYC 101. (F) | |||||||
| 41836 | Learning & Cognition | PSYC | 320 | 4 | Angelina MacKewn | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (4) A survey and critical analysis of theoretical issues, empirical findings and research methods in the psychology of learning and cognition. Coverage includes mechanisms of learning and how learned information is retained, processed and used in memory and other cognitive processes. Students conduct several lab research projects and write up the results in the publication format of the American Psychological Association. Three hours lecture and one two-hour lab. Prereq: PSYC 315 and 318. (Sp) | |||||||
| 41888 | Psychology Lab | PSYC | 320L | Angelina MacKewn | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 | |
| 41992 | SpTp: Brain & Behavior | PSYC | 365 | 3 | Sherry Britt | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (1-3) Selected topics in the area of psychology. The course subject matter for this class will vary by semester; for example, human sexuality, psychology and the media, psychology of aging, autism, or introduction to brain and behavior, etc. Course may be repeated with different topics. Total credits not to exceed nine hours in the group PSYC 361-365 for majors or minors in Psychology. Prereq: PSYC 101 or instructor approval. | |||||||
| 42808 | Experimental Psych II | PSYC | 318 | 4 | Angelina MacKewn | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (4) An introduction to research methodology in the behavioral sciences. Topics will include a scientific overview, ethics, experimental and other designs. Students will complete assignments in the publication format of the American Psychological Association. Three one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab. Prereq: PSYC 101 and 315 with grade of C or better; MATH 140 or equivalent. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 43014 | Psychology Lab | PSYC | 318L | Angelina MacKewn | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 | |
| 42601 | Lit III:Lit Instr Assess&Inter | READ | 448 | 3 | Aubrey Ricketts | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course further develops literacy topics addressed in READ 438, with special emphasis on statewide literacy initiatives, dyslexia, assessment practices, and intervention strategies. Topics explored in this course include reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and response to instruction and intervention (RTI2). Teacher candidates will learn how to integrate research-based practices to promote development in all six strands of language arts: reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and visually representing. Prerequisite(s): READ 438; READ 442; Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP); Must make a C or better. (Fall) | |||||||
| 41631 | Social Problems | SOC | 202 | 3 | David Hall | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Analysis of selected contemporary social problems in their social and cultural setting. Develop an awareness of local, national and international social problems. Learn and apply sociological perspectives to the analysis of social problems. SOC 202 is a service learning course, and students are required to complete volunteer community service hours and attend an assigned number of campus events. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 42530 | Data Analysis | SOC | 319 | 3 | Justin Martin | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An introduction to statistics in the social sciences. Topics will include univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analyses of social science data. Particular emphasis will be placed on using data analysis software and the interpretation of statistical results. Students may receive credit for either SOC 303 or 319, not both. Pre-Req: Math 110 or Math 140. (Spring) | |||||||
| 41534 | Elementary Spanish | SPAN | 111 | 3 | Harriette Spiegel | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) (TBR: SPAN 1010) An introductory course emphasizing listening, speaking, reading and writing. May be used to remove an entrance deficiency or for students with no prior experience in this language. After passing 111, students will take the second semester of the elementary sequence, 122. Three classroom hours. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 42374 | Elem Spanish | SPAN | 122 | 3 | Harriette Spiegel | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An introductory course emphasizing listening, speaking, reading and writing. Prereq: SPAN 111 or 115 or equivalent as determined by the department. Three classroom hours. | |||||||
| 42846 | Interm Spanish | SPAN | 222 | 3 | Harriette Spiegel | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Grammar review, reading, writing and conversation. Prereq: SPAN 122 or equivalent as determined by the department. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 43076 | Elementary Spanish | SPAN | 111 | 3 | Harriette Spiegel | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) (TBR: SPAN 1010) An introductory course emphasizing listening, speaking, reading and writing. May be used to remove an entrance deficiency or for students with no prior experience in this language. After passing 111, students will take the second semester of the elementary sequence, 122. Three classroom hours. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 41490 | Children with Exceptionalities | SPED | 300 | 3 | Jennifer Dickerson | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An introductory course designed to provide an overview of the field of special education. Principles, characteristics, programs, special needs, legal requirements and instructional strategies related to the education of children with exceptionalities. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 42967 | Inclu Prac for Midd and Sec Cl | SPED | 470 | 3 | Howard Smith | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| (3) An examination of the needs and particular issues which are specific to adolescent students with mild disabilities and at-risk populations. The course emphasizes curriculum approaches, inclusion, RTI, collaborative teaching, differentiated instruction, universal design for learning modifications and accommodations, and approaches for general and special education teachers. Prereq: SPED 300 (500), Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP). Coreq or Prereq: TCED 302. (As needed) | |||||||
| 41640 | Hum Diversity & Oppressed Popu | SWRK | 220 | 3 | Shelby East | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Focuses on the dynamics and consequences of discrimination, economic deprivation and oppression on people of color, women, gay and lesbian persons. Other populations at risk are examined and distinguished by age, ethnicity, culture, class and physical or mental ability. Exploration of personal and professional beliefs, values, roles and norms of culturally different clients and the use of culture in formulating appropriate intervention. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 42022 | Social Work in Mental Health | SWRK | 335 | 3 | Cayce Batts | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Focuses on developmental disabilities and mental/behavioral health issues and appropriate interventions with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. (F-even) | |||||||
| 42043 | Hum Diversity & Oppressed Popu | SWRK | 220 | 3 | Shelby East | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Focuses on the dynamics and consequences of discrimination, economic deprivation and oppression on people of color, women, gay and lesbian persons. Other populations at risk are examined and distinguished by age, ethnicity, culture, class and physical or mental ability. Exploration of personal and professional beliefs, values, roles and norms of culturally different clients and the use of culture in formulating appropriate intervention. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 42531 | Intro Soc Work & Soc Welfare | SWRK | 200 | 3 | Lisa Clifton | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| (3) Introduces students to the profession of social work and provides an overview of the professional knowledge, skills and values necessary for generalist social work practice. An overview of the historical, philosophical, educational and social dimensions of the social work profession. The origins, structure and characteristics of the American social welfare system. Survey of the needs and problems people bring to social welfare agencies and patterns of societal responses. Special emphasis on rural areas. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 42532 | Social Work Prog Orientation | SWRK | 290 | 2 | Cayce Batts | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (2) Focuses on disseminating specific requirements for students accepted into the social work program including Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Individualized Student Success Plans (ISSP), and Community Service, Volunteer Placement requirements. Student participation in 25 hours of community service is required. Prereq: Initial Progression and Purchase of Tevera Tracking Software | |||||||
| 42533 | Social Work Practice I | SWRK | 340 | 3 | Alicia Maya Donaldson | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Presents a generalist approach to the basic principles and concepts of evidence based social work practice. Building on foundation knowledge, values and skills introduced in SWRK 200, an ecological-systems approach to problem solving is emphasized. Introduction of the general methods of social work interaction with individuals is the primary emphasis. Student participation in a three hour per week field experience is required. Prereq: Concurrent registration in SWRK 350. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 42534 | SWRK Practice Skills & Technol | SWRK | 350 | 3 | Alicia Maya Donaldson | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Offers interaction simulation which builds on the theoretical information presented in SWRK 340. Skills and processes of engagement, data collection, assessment, intervention, evaluation and termination phases in service delivery with a variety of systems are included. This course focuses on interviewing and recording techniques which can be applied to all levels of social work practice. Role play and videotaped scenarios assist in development of skills. Student participation in a three hour per week field experience is required. Prereq: Concurrent registration in SWRK 340. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 42535 | Social Work in School Setting | SWRK | 375 | 3 | Cayce Batts | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| (3) Provides understanding of the social worker’s role in the interface between students, parents, schools and communities. Focus on primary prevention and intervention in the school setting. (F-odd) | |||||||
| 42536 | SpTp:CrisisAssessment&Interven | SWRK | 425 | 3 | Lisa Clifton | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (1-3) Selected topics of current interest and importance. Prereq: Instructor’s approval. Course may be repeated with different topics. A maximum of nine credit hours can be counted toward a degree in Social Work. (As needed | |||||||
| 42595 | Residency I | TCED | 400 | 1 | Abbie McClure | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (1) This course serves as the lab component for Residency I, a performance based field experience. The course includes the planning of appropriate instruction and implementation of theories from professional education classes to practice within the classroom. During Residency I, students will be enrolled in professional education method classes, along with this course, based on their major. Pre-req- Admission to EPP (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 42596 | Residency I | TCED | 400 | 1 | Lauren Campbell | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (1) This course serves as the lab component for Residency I, a performance based field experience. The course includes the planning of appropriate instruction and implementation of theories from professional education classes to practice within the classroom. During Residency I, students will be enrolled in professional education method classes, along with this course, based on their major. Pre-req- Admission to EPP (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 42597 | App Social Stud and Lang Arts | TCED | 350 | 3 | Rachael Martin | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Strategies and materials for teaching social studies and languages arts in K-8 classrooms. Unit and lesson plans, activities and materials for the classroom, peer teaching. Special emphasis on meeting the needs of diverse learners. Prereq: Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP) and TCED 302. Residency I Course. (Fall) | |||||||
| 42598 | App Science in Elem Education | TCED | 340 | 3 | Texas Culver | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Development of elementary science strategies, materials, and content pedagogy through problem solving, scientific reasoning, communication, and connections. Bridges the theoretical foundations of learning to teach science in an active and diverse learning environment using research-based strategies. Includes unit planning, writing lesson plans, practical teaching exercises, and field experience. Pre-Req: Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP) and TCED 302. Residency I Course. (Fall) | |||||||
| 42599 | Elem Methods I: Teaching Math | TCED | 342 | 3 | Texas Culver | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course provides teacher candidates an opportunity to explore standards and teaching methods associated with the pedagogy of elementary mathematics. This course emphasizes the importance of using models, demonstrations, academic language, and High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIMs) to teach mathematics. Prereq: Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP). Must make a C or better. (Fall) | |||||||
| 42963 | Residency I | TCED | 400 | 1 | Mary Giles | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (1) This course serves as the lab component for Residency I, a performance based field experience. The course includes the planning of appropriate instruction and implementation of theories from professional education classes to practice within the classroom. During Residency I, students will be enrolled in professional education method classes, along with this course, based on their major. Pre-req- Admission to EPP (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 42964 | Residency I | TCED | 400 | 1 | Rachael Martin | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (1) This course serves as the lab component for Residency I, a performance based field experience. The course includes the planning of appropriate instruction and implementation of theories from professional education classes to practice within the classroom. During Residency I, students will be enrolled in professional education method classes, along with this course, based on their major. Pre-req- Admission to EPP (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 42965 | Residency I | TCED | 400 | 1 | Tammie Patterson | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (1) This course serves as the lab component for Residency I, a performance based field experience. The course includes the planning of appropriate instruction and implementation of theories from professional education classes to practice within the classroom. During Residency I, students will be enrolled in professional education method classes, along with this course, based on their major. Pre-req- Admission to EPP (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 43044 | Intro To Teaching | TCED | 211 | 3 | Texas Culver | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) A course designed to provide prospective Educator Preparation Program (EPP) majors with an introduction to teaching as a profession. Includes an overview of the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Conceptual Framework. Introduction to cultural diversity and bias, roles and responsibilities of the educator, and legal and ethical requirements of the profession. Requirements and terms related to education licensure and other relevant concepts and expectations are also introduced. Service learning and school visits may be utilized within the curriculum. (As needed) | |||||||
| 41537 | Theatre Appreciation | THEA | 110 | 3 | Ann Hollis | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An overview of contemporary theatre and drama, initiating basic critical analysis of art and theatre as art in relation to various other art forms and popular entertainment. Particular attention is given to theatre's place in society, its diversity and its relevance to students today. Notable connections are made between theatre and the familiar world of Hollywood, television and film. The roles of the actor, director, playwright and designer are surveyed. (Theatre Appreciation) | |||||||
| 41621 | Intro Veterinary Technology | VET | 200 | 2 | Amanda Waldon | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (2) Introductory course on the role of the veterinary technician in the veterinary profession. Emphasis placed on ethics, professionalism, legal applications, value of professional organizations, importance of life-long learning, and safety issues. Veterinary office management and computer skills are also covered. Two one-hour lectures. (F) | |||||||
| 41622 | Vet Tech Medical Terminology | VET | 300 | 2 | Zachary Morphis | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (2) Medical terminology in veterinary medicine. Emphasizes the structure of medical terms and determination of meaning based on prefixes, root words, and suffixes. Directional and descriptive terms are covered. Two one-hour lectures. (F) | |||||||
| 42537 | Intro Women's&Gender Studies | WMST | 201 | 3 | Natalie Watson | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Surveys the study of women in society. The primary goal is to explore how gender shapes our views and understandings. A further goal is to explain how class, race, ethnicity and age shape the female experience historically and across cultures. The relationship between cultural definitions of feminine behavior and the reality of women’s lives, roles in work, the family, the arts, politics and the sciences is examined. (as needed) | |||||||
Fall 2024 Graduate Courses
| Crn | Title | Subject | Course | Credit Hours | Instructor Name | Start Date | End Date |
| 41567 | Strategic Mgmt Issues in Agric | AGEC | 751 | 3 | Rachna Tewari | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Application of current strategic management techniques to agribusiness problems. Emphasis on viewing management from a broad organizational perspective through an integrated approach. The ability to assimilate and analyze information from all aspects of the organization (i.e. management, marketing, information systems, production, finance, accounting, etc.) to analyze complex problems, develop plans and propose recommendations on a top-management perspective. (As needed) | |||||||
| 41712 | Commodity Futures & Options | AGEC | 710 | 3 | Scott Parrott | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Economic theory and methods for analyzing agricultural production decisions and the underlying relationship to futures and options markets. Specific topics include the institutional structure, price formation, producer and agribusiness strategies, and financial instruments associated with U.S. and international markets. (As needed) | |||||||
| 42565 | SpTp:EvalDomestic&WildAnimalMg | AGRI | 773 | 3 | Emalee Buttrey | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (1-6) Topics in selected areas of agriculture. For graduate students in the Master of Science in Agriculture and Natural Resources Systems Management program. Can be used to meet requirements in the MSANR curriculum. The subject matter area is indicated by the third digit: 0 for Agriculture, 1 for Agricultural Economics, 2 for Agricultural Engineering Technology, 3 for Animal Science, 5 for Plant and Soil Science. Prereq: Graduate Coordinator and instructor’s approval. May repeat enrollment up to six credit hours. (As needed) | |||||||
| 42858 | MR:On&OffCampusVetSchAccept | AGRI | 791 | 1 | Joseph Mehlhorn | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (1-3) A major research project associated with agriculture. Research projects shall include: a review of literature, data collection methodology, data presentation and a final written report. May repeat enrollment. No more than three semester hours credit will be counted toward requirements for the MSANR degree. P/N only. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 42975 | MR :Farmland Loss in TN | AGRI | 791 | 3 | Philip Smartt | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (1-3) A major research project associated with agriculture. Research projects shall include: a review of literature, data collection methodology, data presentation and a final written report. May repeat enrollment. No more than three semester hours credit will be counted toward requirements for the MSANR degree. P/N only. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 43031 | MR:FactorsAffectPurchLeaseDeci | AGRI | 791 | 3 | Joseph Mehlhorn | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (1-3) A major research project associated with agriculture. Research projects shall include: a review of literature, data collection methodology, data presentation and a final written report. May repeat enrollment. No more than three semester hours credit will be counted toward requirements for the MSANR degree. P/N only. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41434 | Business Law and Ethics | BLAW | 711 | 3 | Patrick Baker | Sep 30, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| (3) Today’s managers are expected to make decisions that comply with legal and ethical principles. This course increases awareness of ethical, legal and regulatory controls, problems and responsibilities that impact business dealings with government agencies, consumers, employees, competitors, investors and society. Students will develop the ability to identify and address major legal and ethical issues so as to avoid potential liability and to maintain ethical integrity in a competitive global marketplace. (Su) | |||||||
| 42437 | Business Law and Ethics | BLAW | 711 | 3 | Patrick Baker | Sep 30, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| (3) Today’s managers are expected to make decisions that comply with legal and ethical principles. This course increases awareness of ethical, legal and regulatory controls, problems and responsibilities that impact business dealings with government agencies, consumers, employees, competitors, investors and society. Students will develop the ability to identify and address major legal and ethical issues so as to avoid potential liability and to maintain ethical integrity in a competitive global marketplace. (Su) | |||||||
| 42413 | Resources Fam Life Educ | CFS | 751 | 3 | William Dooley | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Resources useful in developing curriculum content in child and family studies. (As needed) | |||||||
| 42980 | Theories in Child Fam Studies | CFS | 744 | 3 | William Dooley | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Selected theories concerning the development of children and families. Historical views, current research and applications to family life. (As needed) | |||||||
| 41606 | Administration of Justice | CJ | 702 | 3 | Danny Pirtle | Sep 30, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| (3) Survey of administration and management patterns and strategies in criminal justice and modern criminal justice agencies. (F-odd) | |||||||
| 41609 | Criminological Theory | CJ | 708 | 3 | Tina Lee | Nov 4, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Presented in seminar format, this course will provide an examination of major criminological theories presented through historical and contemporary writings of major theorists. Extensive reading and writing will be required. (Sp-even) | |||||||
| 41613 | Foundations of Leadership | CJ | 710 | 3 | Jasmine Drake | Aug 26, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 |
| (3) Assessment and development of personal leadership skills and behaviors. Emphasis on identifying, clarifying, and developing personal competencies essential for assuming leadership roles in law enforcement and other criminal justice areas. (As needed) | |||||||
| 41840 | Practical Leadership | CJ | 715 | 3 | David Rembert | Sep 30, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| (3) Implementation of leadership theories and principles in law enforcement and criminal justice organizations. Emphasis on the development of individual ability to develop practical problem-solving skills. (As needed) | |||||||
| 42142 | Info, Planning, & Logistics | CJ | 719 | 3 | Nicola Davis Bivens | Nov 4, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Collecting and processing information about potential or actual incidents to facilitate overall activities aiding whole communities, including planning and support for timely and efficient delivery of supplies, equipment, services, and facilities. (As Needed) | |||||||
| 43023 | Program Planning | CJ | 701 | 3 | Tina Lee | Nov 4, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Development of cost-effective, productivity-oriented professional criminal justice training programs. Emphasis on needs assessment, curriculum development, delivery, assessment, and accountability of professional training. (Sp-odd, Su-even) | |||||||
| 41451 | Group Dynamics | COUN | 740 | 3 | Tabitha Cude | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) A study of group processes, techniques and ethical issues involved in using groups for counseling and personal and interpersonal growth opportunities. Topics of course investigation include the study of leadership, communication skills, stress management and career development. Pre-req: admission to the graduate counseling program or consent of instructor. (F, Su) | |||||||
| 41452 | Pre-Pract in School Counseling | COUN | 787 | 3 | Tabitha Cude | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| "(3) This course will prepare the student for the practicum and internship field experiences. Practical and reflective activities will be used to build the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully complete the required field experiences of practicum and internship. Topics may include: the specific requirements of field placements (including direct and indirect student contact hours); understanding school culture and the counselor's role in it; popular counseling theories used in school counseling; overview of supervision theories and practices; the elements of the ASCA National Model; working with special populations; developmental issues of students; self-assessment of knowledge, skills, and attitudes; and taking the next steps toward practicum, internship and professional development. Prereq: COUN 786 and this course must be taken prior to COUN 785. Admission to graduate counseling program or consent of instructor." | |||||||
| 41453 | Internship Secondary School | COUN | 789 | 3 | Whitney Dodson | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Includes 300 hours of supervised experience in 7-12 school settings (120 hours must be direct client contact hours). Students will plan Counseling 377 Course Descriptions and manage all facets of the counseling program including counseling with students, coordinating the program and consulting with student support personnel, parents and community resources. Students may enroll in one additional course while enrolled in the internship course. Prereq: COUN 785 and admission to counseling candidacy. Students may enroll in internship during their last two semesters of coursework. Application must be submitted the semester prior to enrollment. Course graded on Pass/Fail basis. | |||||||
| 41463 | Internship Elementary School | COUN | 790 | 3 | Tabitha Cude | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Includes 300 hours of supervised experience in Pre K-6 school settings (120 hours must be direct client contact hours). Students will plan and manage all facets of the counseling program including counseling with students, coordinating the program and consulting with student support personnel, parents and community resources. Students may enroll in one additional course while enrolled in the internship course. Prereq: COUN 785 and admission to counseling candidacy. Students may enroll in internship during their last two semesters of coursework. Application must be submitted the semester prior to enrollment. Course graded on Pass/Fail basis. | |||||||
| 41466 | Counseling Practicum | COUN | 785 | 3 | Covington Hanley | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3)This course has an academic component with two foci; first, the personal and professional exploration of students assuming the role of counselor-in-training; and, second, the concentrated study and practice of specific counseling theory through the completion of readings, written assignments, and role plays. The course also requires a supervised clinical experience at a clinical mental health counseling facility under the direct supervision of a licensed mental health professional. Includes 100 hours; 40 of those hours must be in direct contact with clients/students. Relationship-building skills, listening skills, fact-finding skills, reflective skills, summarizing skills, role-playing, simulation, and actual experiences with clients in counseling are investigated. Professional liability insurance is required. Enrollment is by application and permission of the instructor. The course must be completed near the end of the program but before the first internship. (This course has an academic component with two foci; first, the personal and professional exploration of students assuming the role of counselor-in-training; and, second, the concentrated study and practice of specific counseling theory through the completion of readings, written assignments, and role plays. The course also requires a supervised clinical experience at a clinical mental health counseling facility under the direct supervision of a licensed mental health professional. Includes 100 hours; 40 of those hours must be in direct contact with clients/students. Relationship-building skills, listening skills, fact-finding skills, reflective skills, summarizing skills, role-playing, simulation, and actual experiences with clients in counseling are investigated. Professional liability insurance is required. Enrollment is by application and permission of the instructor. The course must be completed near the end of the program but before the first internship. Pre-req: COUN 725, admissions to counseling candidacy and instructor's approval. (F,Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41468 | Psychopathology Diag&Trtmt | COUN | 777 | 3 | Covington Hanley | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course reviews interviewing and diagnosing skills and intervention models and techniques applicable to psychological disorders: cognitive, affective and behavioral. Pre-req: admission to the graduate counseling program or consent of instructor. (As needed) | |||||||
| 41471 | Internship II CMH/SA/Add | COUN | 792 | 3 | Covington Hanley | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This internship provides the opportunity for students in the Clinical Mental Health, Student Affairs, and Addictions specializations to develop skills in counseling on site. Case experiences are discussed under the supervision of faculty. Students complete a minimum of 300 hours on site that includes 120 client contact hours (group and individual) and 15 hours of supervision. Favorable final evaluations by the site supervisor and faculty are required for credit. Students may enroll in one additional course while enrolled in the internship course. Course may be repeated as needed for different specializations. Prereq: COUN 785 and admission to counseling candidacy. Students may enroll in internship during their last two semesters of coursework. Application must be submitted the semester prior to enrollment. Course graded on Pass/Fail basis. | |||||||
| 41474 | Alcohol & Subst Abuse Couns | COUN | 782 | 3 | David Dietrich | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) The process of counseling alcohol and drug or substance dependent persons. The modalities of treatment including the pharmacological approach and referral are covered. Pre-req: admission to the graduate counseling program or consent of instructor. (F) | |||||||
| 41476 | Career Development Counseling | COUN | 730 | 3 | David Dietrich | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Theories of vocational development, career education, career development and the significance of the world of work in the lifestyle of individuals. The strategies related to career exploration, career-related assessment, application of career development materials, technical and college career tracks of curriculum development, exploration of gender and cultural/ethnicity issue that may affect the career development of individuals in our society are emphasized. Prereq: admission to the graduate counseling program or consent of instructor. (Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41480 | Counseling Practicum | COUN | 785 | 3 | ZeVida Jones | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3)This course has an academic component with two foci; first, the personal and professional exploration of students assuming the role of counselor-in-training; and, second, the concentrated study and practice of specific counseling theory through the completion of readings, written assignments, and role plays. The course also requires a supervised clinical experience at a clinical mental health counseling facility under the direct supervision of a licensed mental health professional. Includes 100 hours; 40 of those hours must be in direct contact with clients/students. Relationship-building skills, listening skills, fact-finding skills, reflective skills, summarizing skills, role-playing, simulation, and actual experiences with clients in counseling are investigated. Professional liability insurance is required. Enrollment is by application and permission of the instructor. The course must be completed near the end of the program but before the first internship. (This course has an academic component with two foci; first, the personal and professional exploration of students assuming the role of counselor-in-training; and, second, the concentrated study and practice of specific counseling theory through the completion of readings, written assignments, and role plays. The course also requires a supervised clinical experience at a clinical mental health counseling facility under the direct supervision of a licensed mental health professional. Includes 100 hours; 40 of those hours must be in direct contact with clients/students. Relationship-building skills, listening skills, fact-finding skills, reflective skills, summarizing skills, role-playing, simulation, and actual experiences with clients in counseling are investigated. Professional liability insurance is required. Enrollment is by application and permission of the instructor. The course must be completed near the end of the program but before the first internship. Pre-req: COUN 725, admissions to counseling candidacy and instructor's approval. (F,Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41481 | Introduction to Counseling | COUN | 620 | 3 | ZeVida Jones | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An orientation to counseling, counseling skills and principles including sociological, historical and philosophical foundations of the counseling profession. Topics include professional dispositions and behavior, ethical standards, multicultural perspectives of counseling, contemporary trends or issues in counseling, and the role and importance of professional counseling organizations. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 41482 | Prof, Ethic & Leg Iss in Coun | COUN | 722 | 3 | ZeVida Jones | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An introduction to the legal and ethical issues in the counseling profession. Topics addressed will include ethical decision-making; professional credentials and affiliations; and, standards of practice, research and educational preparation in counseling. (As Needed) | |||||||
| 41491 | Research in Counseling | COUN | 710 | 3 | Derrick Shepard | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course is an introduction to historical, experimental, descriptive and survey research in the field of counseling. Research techniques, the analysis of research results, and the uses of research in counseling and in program evaluation are explored. Topics covered include research methodology and basic statistical concepts. Cannot receive credit for both EDFN 710 and COUN 710. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate counseling program or consent of the instructor. (Fall , Spring, Summer) | |||||||
| 41492 | Grow/Dev Life Span Birth-Adult | COUN | 716 | 3 | Derrick Shepard | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Emphasis on theory and research on social, emotional and cognitive development over the life with emphasis on educational settings. Cannot receive credit for both EDPG/COUN 716 and TCED 716. Pre-req: admission to the graduate counseling program or consent of instructor. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41493 | Theor and Tech of Counseling | COUN | 725 | 3 | Derrick Shepard | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course provides a detailed review of the theoretical foundations of major counseling theories and techniques applicable to children/adolescents/adults. Students will practice basic counseling skills in role plays and assignments as well as practice use of specific counseling theories. (F,Sp) | |||||||
| 41497 | Special Topics in School Couns | COUN | 747 | 3 | Tabitha Cude | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course is designed to provide the opportunity to explore current and relevant topics in school counseling, in response to the changing nature of the profession. The focus will be on providing school counseling students with knowledge, training and practice in contemporary topics. (F,Sp) | |||||||
| 42341 | Internship I CMH/SA/Addict | COUN | 788 | 3 | Covington Hanley | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This internship provides opportunity for students in the Clinical Mental Health, Student Affairs, and Addictions specializations to develop skills in counseling on site. Case experiences are discussed under the supervision of faculty. Students complete a minimum of 300 hours on site that includes 120 client contact hours (group and individual) and 15 hours of supervision. Favorable final evaluations by the site supervisor and faculty are required for credit. Students may enroll in one additional course while enrolled in the internship course. Course may be repeated as needed for different specializations. Prereq: COUN 785 and admission to counseling candidacy. Students may enroll in internship during their last two semesters of coursework. Application must be submitted the semester prior to enrollment. Course graded on Pass/Fail basis. | |||||||
| 42803 | Couns Child/Adol Psych Dysfunc | COUN | 775 | 3 | David Dietrich | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Identification of children and adolescents with extensive emotional, social, or psychological/mental disorders. Emphasizes a broad spectrum of therapeutic approaches to treatment that can be utilized in educational and mental health settings and in counseling/consultative activities; IEP’s; parent education and training; teacher education and training; social skills education and training; and self-esteem education and training. Pre-req: admission to the graduate counseling program or consent of instructor.(Sp) | |||||||
| 41515 | Educ Assessment and Eval | EDEV | 761 | 3 | Mary Giles | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| (3) Construction, use and interpretation of teacher-made and standardized instruments for measuring pupil development. Emphasis on the determination of different estimates of reliability and validity and an introduction to questionnaire and test construction. Prereq: Admission to Teacher Education. Credit cannot be given for both EDEV 661 and EDEV 761. Prereq: Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP). | |||||||
| 41522 | Educ Assessment and Eval | EDEV | 761 | 3 | Stanton Watson | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Construction, use and interpretation of teacher-made and standardized instruments for measuring pupil development. Emphasis on the determination of different estimates of reliability and validity and an introduction to questionnaire and test construction. Prereq: Admission to Teacher Education. Credit cannot be given for both EDEV 661 and EDEV 761. Prereq: Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP). | |||||||
| 41505 | Multicultural Issues Educ/Coun | EDFN | 720 | 3 | Harriette Spiegel | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| (3) Emphasis is on multicultural education and cultural foundations in education and counseling; developing knowledge, self-awareness and skill competencies for effectiveness in teaching and counseling services in Pre K-12 schools. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41520 | Research In Education | EDFN | 710 | 3 | Bonnie Daniel | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course is an introduction to historical, experimental, descriptive, and survey research as they relate to seeking solutions to problems within the field of education. Research techniques, the analysis of research results, and the uses of research are explored. Students will complete in-depth library research, including research for individual classroom purposes, as well as writing research proposals in American Psychological Association (APA) format. The knowledge bases will cover both the consumer and producer perspectives of research. Research methodology, techniques, and literature review information will be addressed. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 42012 | Research In Education | EDFN | 710 | 3 | Annie Jones | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course is an introduction to historical, experimental, descriptive, and survey research as they relate to seeking solutions to problems within the field of education. Research techniques, the analysis of research results, and the uses of research are explored. Students will complete in-depth library research, including research for individual classroom purposes, as well as writing research proposals in American Psychological Association (APA) format. The knowledge bases will cover both the consumer and producer perspectives of research. Research methodology, techniques, and literature review information will be addressed. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 43081 | Fost Cultural Comp Classroom | EDFN | 700 | 3 | Texas Culver | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course provides in-depth opportunities for teacher candidates to explore the impact of cultural competencies on diverse learners in the contemporary classroom. Teacher candidates will examine cross-cultural experiences in P-12 classrooms related to the holistic approach to teaching diverse learners through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Field experience may be required. (As Needed) | |||||||
| 41448 | Clinical Practice | EDLD | 750 | 3 | Amanda Batts | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Candidates will utilize a systems approach in collaboration with mentor principals to establish an instructional focus with accompanying strategies to improve student achievement. They will communicate to multiple stakeholders the theory of action that underpins the instructional focus and accompanying strategies. Candidates will demonstrate their proficiency to lead successfully continuous school improvement efforts by: applying systems thinking to implement and continuously monitor the Change Project in alignment with the School Improvement Plan. leading, monitoring, and evaluating curriculum alignment and equitable instruction and assessments, managing all resources equitably to ensure a safe learning environment for the implementation of the School Improvement Plan. Clinical (Field) Experience is required. | |||||||
| 41449 | Clinical Practice II | EDLD | 780 | 3 | Amanda Batts | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Candidates will utilize a systems approach in collaboration with mentor principals to establish an instructional focus with accompanying strategies to improve student achievement. They will communicate to multiple stakeholders the theory of action that underpins the instructional focus and accompanying strategies. Prereq: must be taken during the last semester of coursework. | |||||||
| 41500 | Instructional Leadership | EDLD | 710 | 3 | Versie Hamlett | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| (3) Culturally responsive leaders function comfortably in cross-cultural settings and interact harmoniously with people from cultures and races that differ from one’s own. An effective school leader identifies culturally responsive instructional practices that guide teachers in planning and executing culturally responsive learning experiences, and provides feedback on how these practices are implemented. When all teachers are purposeful about implementing culturally responsive instructional practices, there is a shared student-centered approach to teaching in which the students' unique identities and cultural strengths are recognized and nurtured to promote relevant and rigorous instruction, student achievement and a sense of safety and social-emotional well-being. Clinical (Field) Experience is required. | |||||||
| 41512 | Measurement & Decision Making | EDLD | 745 | 3 | Gregory Barclay | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3)Culturally responsive school leaders guide teachers to interpret and use data in ways that recognize the importance of the including students’ cultural identities in all aspects of school life. Culturally responsive principals focus on the assets of students when they collect data, ask probing questions to help analyze root causes that may explain the data, and respond by establishing practices that recognize the inherent role and impact of culture and history upon learning and development. When educators intentionally review and respond to data through a culturally responsive lens, they make decisions that acknowledge and reduce privileges, confront individual and institutional bias; and take action for improvement that provide equitable opportunities and equitable outcomes for each student. | |||||||
| 41513 | Equitable&Culturally Resp Prac | EDLD | 755 | 3 | Amanda Batts | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Effective school leaders actively engage their teams in exploring key principles of equity as a way to understand the communities they serve. Effective school leaders guide their teachers and staff in uncovering their own biases and assumptions, identify key areas for staff development and growth, and facilitate a culture of learning as they integrate practices to address the diverse needs of the students and families within their communities. Effective school leaders are aware of their own personal biases and assumptions in order to guide staff in developing a shared understanding of cultural responsiveness and equity, so that each student can receive the quality education they deserve. Clinical (Field) Experience is required. | |||||||
| 43110 | Organizational Business Mgt | EDLD | 715 | 3 | Amanda Batts | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Focuses on the knowledge, skills, and practices necessary to improve management, communication, technology, school level governance, and operation systems tin order to develop and improve data informed and equitable school resource plans and to applu laws, policies, and regulations. Clinical (Field) Experience is required. | |||||||
| 41504 | Teaching with Technology | EDST | 750 | 3 | Michael Spaulding | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| (3) This course provides a research-based overview of the use of a variety of media and technology tools as an integrated part of the teaching and learning process. Emphasis is on current technology-related issues in schools and the use of technology to promote learner-centered classroom environments. Credit cannot be received for both EDST 750 and IDT 750. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 41518 | Teaching with Technology | EDST | 750 | 3 | Michael Spaulding | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course provides a research-based overview of the use of a variety of media and technology tools as an integrated part of the teaching and learning process. Emphasis is on current technology-related issues in schools and the use of technology to promote learner-centered classroom environments. Credit cannot be received for both EDST 750 and IDT 750. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 41484 | Methods Teach Elem Classroom | ELED | 730 | 3 | Mary Giles | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Exploration and examination of the content and concepts of the elementary content curricula as well as an investigation of methods and materials and a review of relevant research. Links the theoretical foundations of teaching to active and diverse learning using research-based strategies while supporting the development of literacy in the content area. Includes unit planning, writing lesson plan, and practical teaching exercises. Directed experience in public schools. Must make a B or better. Pre-Req: Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP); TCED 730 and EDEV 761; Must make a B or better. (Fall , Spring) | |||||||
| 41510 | Student Teaching | ELED | 793 | 3 | Sally Jones | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| (3) Supervised student teaching in a diverse grade-appropriate setting for the licensure area being pursued. Must be taken with TCED 702. Pre-Req: Admission to the Education Preparation Program (EPP), and completion of all specialized teaching strategies/methods courses, and Praxis exams required for licensure. (Fall , Spring) | |||||||
| 41524 | Student Teaching Gr 5-8 | ELED | 794 | 3 | Sally Jones | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Supervised student teaching in grades 5-8 for a minimum of 7.5 weeks. Must be taken with ELED 793. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 41695 | Methods Teach Math/Sci Elem | ELED | 731 | 3 | Mary Giles | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Exploration and examination of the content and concepts of the elementary mathematics and science curricula as well as an investigation of methods and materials and a review of relevant research. Unit planning, lesson planning, simulated teaching and small group instruction in the public schools are required. Directed experience in public schools. Prereq: TCED 780, TCED 705 (for MSIL Elem/Sec majors only), or SPED 460/660 (for MSIL K-12 SPED majors only), and Admission to Teacher Education. (Sp) | |||||||
| 42899 | Methods Teach Elem Classroom | ELED | 730 | 3 | Mary Giles | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Exploration and examination of the content and concepts of the elementary content curricula as well as an investigation of methods and materials and a review of relevant research. Links the theoretical foundations of teaching to active and diverse learning using research-based strategies while supporting the development of literacy in the content area. Includes unit planning, writing lesson plan, and practical teaching exercises. Directed experience in public schools. Must make a B or better. Pre-Req: Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP); TCED 730 and EDEV 761; Must make a B or better. (Fall , Spring) | |||||||
| 43106 | Methods Teach Elem Classroom | ELED | 730 | 3 | Mary Giles | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Exploration and examination of the content and concepts of the elementary content curricula as well as an investigation of methods and materials and a review of relevant research. Links the theoretical foundations of teaching to active and diverse learning using research-based strategies while supporting the development of literacy in the content area. Includes unit planning, writing lesson plan, and practical teaching exercises. Directed experience in public schools. Must make a B or better. Pre-Req: Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP); TCED 730 and EDEV 761; Must make a B or better. (Fall , Spring) | |||||||
| 43107 | Methods Teach Math/Sci Elem | ELED | 731 | 3 | Mary Giles | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Exploration and examination of the content and concepts of the elementary mathematics and science curricula as well as an investigation of methods and materials and a review of relevant research. Unit planning, lesson planning, simulated teaching and small group instruction in the public schools are required. Directed experience in public schools. Prereq: TCED 780, TCED 705 (for MSIL Elem/Sec majors only), or SPED 460/660 (for MSIL K-12 SPED majors only), and Admission to Teacher Education. (Sp) | |||||||
| 41435 | Corporate Finance | FIN | 710 | 3 | Mahmoud Haddad | Aug 26, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 |
| (4) An analysis of the problems associated with the internal financial management of business enterprises through the application of decision-making methods. Prereq: ACCT 711 or 201 or 300; and ECON 710, or 201 and 202. (Sp) | |||||||
| 41777 | Corporate Finance | FIN | 710 | 3 | Mahmoud Haddad | Aug 26, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 |
| (4) An analysis of the problems associated with the internal financial management of business enterprises through the application of decision-making methods. Prereq: ACCT 711 or 201 or 300; and ECON 710, or 201 and 202. (Sp) | |||||||
| 41415 | Administration Fd & Nutr Serv | FSMG | 711 | 3 | Lori Littleton | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Organization and direction of systems which provide food and nutrition services to consumers as individuals and groups. (as needed) | |||||||
| 41501 | Introduction to Leadership | HIED | 720 | 3 | Daniel Kelso | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| (3) In this course, students will examine their development and expression of leadership through self-reflection, activities, conceptual theories and external projects. The interpersonal and cultural skills and practices needed to be an effective and compelling leader of postsecondary institutions will be the focus. Topics will include, leadership attributes, traits, strengths, philosophy, styles, skills, vision, symbols, climate, inclusion, managing conflict, ethics and obstacles. Students will engage with current exemplary leaders in colleges and universities to explore leadership in practice. (F) | |||||||
| 41502 | Introduction to Leadership | HIED | 720 | 3 | Daniel Kelso | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| (3) In this course, students will examine their development and expression of leadership through self-reflection, activities, conceptual theories and external projects. The interpersonal and cultural skills and practices needed to be an effective and compelling leader of postsecondary institutions will be the focus. Topics will include, leadership attributes, traits, strengths, philosophy, styles, skills, vision, symbols, climate, inclusion, managing conflict, ethics and obstacles. Students will engage with current exemplary leaders in colleges and universities to explore leadership in practice. (F) | |||||||
| 41509 | History of Higher Education | HIED | 740 | 3 | John Lewter | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| (3) An introduction to the historical origins and development of American Higher Education. Students will explore the historical foundations of higher education in the United States from European roots and philosophical ideas. Using both epistemological and ontological methods, students will examine the culture, beliefs, values, mission and goals of postsecondary education. Students will study historical, philosophical, cultural, social, religious, and economic issues that created a unique American higher education model. The course will also discover the theories and philosophies that undergird the institution of higher education. Issues of social justice, diverse institution types, government regulation, access and change and their influences on the academy will be studied. | |||||||
| 41516 | Organiz & Admin Post Secondary | HIED | 760 | 3 | Daniel Kelso | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) The study of the organizational structure of postsecondary institutions, knowledge and skills necessary for effective administrators. (Sp) | |||||||
| 41519 | Organiz & Admin Post Secondary | HIED | 760 | 3 | Joseph Mehlhorn | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) The study of the organizational structure of postsecondary institutions, knowledge and skills necessary for effective administrators. (Sp) | |||||||
| 41521 | History of Higher Education | HIED | 740 | 3 | Marquis McCloud | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| (3) An introduction to the historical origins and development of American Higher Education. Students will explore the historical foundations of higher education in the United States from European roots and philosophical ideas. Using both epistemological and ontological methods, students will examine the culture, beliefs, values, mission and goals of postsecondary education. Students will study historical, philosophical, cultural, social, religious, and economic issues that created a unique American higher education model. The course will also discover the theories and philosophies that undergird the institution of higher education. Issues of social justice, diverse institution types, government regulation, access and change and their influences on the academy will be studied. | |||||||
| 42716 | Capstone Proj High Educ Lead | HIED | 791 | 3 | Daniel Kelso | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Students will be required to synthesize and apply skills and content from across the Higher Education Leadership curriculum to research, analyze and report on a Higher Education Institution focusing on governance, finance, enrollment management, DEI, student engagement and development, history, research, and academic affairs. Students earning a grade of at least B in the course have represented successful completion of the Capstone Project. Students not earning at least a B will be required to retake HIED 791. HIED 791 will be completed in the final semester of coursework and will be offered in the 2nd term of Fall, Spring, and Summer. Pre-Req: All HIED courses must be completed prior to taking HIED 791. No other coursework may be taken with HIED 791. (Fall , Spring , Summer) | |||||||
| 41436 | Leadership & Organiza Behavior | MGT | 710 | 3 | Paul McCullough | Aug 26, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 |
| (4) This course will address the theory of how organizations are structured. The course explores the behavioral side of organizations at both the macro and micro levels. The evolving body of empirical, literary, philosophical and case/experiential knowledge will be discussed to enhance appreciation for the role of human action in the design and function of organizations including leadership and teamwork. (Sp) | |||||||
| 41437 | Analytics & Operations Mgmt | MGT | 730 | 3 | Hui Chen | Nov 4, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) (3) Introduction to Operations Management concepts and problem-solving techniques in production and service operations management. Topics include demand forecasting, capacity management, resource allocation, inventory management, applications of linear programming, supply chain planning and data analytics, quality control, and project management. (As needed) (As needed) | |||||||
| 41438 | Human Resource Mgt | MGT | 750 | 3 | Benton Johnson | Nov 4, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An investigation of practices and problems associated with the management of people in contemporary organizations. Consideration is given to both individual and collective relationship situations. A case study approach is extensively utilized, including coverage of Human Resource Management Information Systems and union-management relations. (as needed) | |||||||
| 41439 | Employee Relations | MGT | 751 | 3 | Sean Walker | Aug 26, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 |
| (3) A study of the employee-management relationship in modern work organizations. Topics may include historical and current labor legislation, collective bargaining strategies, conflict resolution, and the impact of current national and global trends in human resource management. (As Needed) | |||||||
| 41440 | Seminar in Human Resources | MGT | 754 | 3 | Jamye Long | Sep 30, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| (3) A seminar focusing on current issues in the human resource environment. Topics will vary, but may include compliance, leadership, and managing workplace diversity and inclusion. Case studies and/or projects are utilized in this course with the goal of developing practical solutions for contemporary human resource issues. (As Needed) | |||||||
| 41441 | Business Policy & Strategy | MGT | 790 | 3 | Brandon Kilburn | Nov 4, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An advanced case study, integrating marketing, management, economics, finance and accounting of selected problems encountered in the management of typical organizations engaged in the production of goods and services. Problem analysis and decision making skills are emphasized in the context of the existing international environment. M.B.A. students must take this course during their last scheduled semester. Approval from the Graduate Coordinator is required before registering for this course. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41818 | Business Policy & Strategy | MGT | 790 | 3 | Samuel Faught | Nov 4, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An advanced case study, integrating marketing, management, economics, finance and accounting of selected problems encountered in the management of typical organizations engaged in the production of goods and services. Problem analysis and decision making skills are emphasized in the context of the existing international environment. M.B.A. students must take this course during their last scheduled semester. Approval from the Graduate Coordinator is required before registering for this course. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 42046 | Leadership & Organiza Behavior | MGT | 710 | 3 | Paul McCullough | Aug 26, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 |
| (4) This course will address the theory of how organizations are structured. The course explores the behavioral side of organizations at both the macro and micro levels. The evolving body of empirical, literary, philosophical and case/experiential knowledge will be discussed to enhance appreciation for the role of human action in the design and function of organizations including leadership and teamwork. (Sp) | |||||||
| 42438 | Analytics & Operations Mgmt | MGT | 730 | 3 | Taeuk Kang | Nov 4, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) (3) Introduction to Operations Management concepts and problem-solving techniques in production and service operations management. Topics include demand forecasting, capacity management, resource allocation, inventory management, applications of linear programming, supply chain planning and data analytics, quality control, and project management. (As needed) (As needed) | |||||||
| 43102 | Human Resource Mgt | MGT | 750 | 3 | Benton Johnson | Nov 4, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An investigation of practices and problems associated with the management of people in contemporary organizations. Consideration is given to both individual and collective relationship situations. A case study approach is extensively utilized, including coverage of Human Resource Management Information Systems and union-management relations. (as needed) | |||||||
| 41442 | Marketing Strategy | MKTG | 710 | 3 | Ashley Kilburn | Sep 30, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| (4) This course is a seminar in history of marketing thought and current perspectives with managerial application. Topics will include marketing theory and philosophy, the creation of value through integrating the conception, production, distribution and exchange of goods, services and ideas, marketing planning, market identification and environments, product strategy, price strategy, channels strategy, promotional strategy and marketing assessment and control. (F) | |||||||
| 42108 | Marketing Strategy | MKTG | 710 | 3 | Derek Ezell | Sep 30, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| (4) This course is a seminar in history of marketing thought and current perspectives with managerial application. Topics will include marketing theory and philosophy, the creation of value through integrating the conception, production, distribution and exchange of goods, services and ideas, marketing planning, market identification and environments, product strategy, price strategy, channels strategy, promotional strategy and marketing assessment and control. (F) | |||||||
| 41648 | Appl Research Methods for Prof | MMSC | 710 | 3 | Tracy Rutledge | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Students will learn about the research process and examine qualitative and quantitative research methods with a focus on application of the techniques in the professional environment. Prereq: Earned grade of at least a "B" in COMM 720 or permission of the instructor. (As needed) | |||||||
| 41650 | Persuasive Comm Tech & Strateg | MMSC | 765 | 3 | Chara Van Horn | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course examines the theories and techniques of persuasion as they apply to strategic communication contexts. (As needed) | |||||||
| 42435 | Introduction to Strategic Comm | MMSC | 704 | 3 | Jessica Beckham | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An introduction to strategic communication concepts, processes, and practices. This course will provide students with an overview of the historical development of strategic communication and the ways in which individuals and organizations use strategic communication to achieve goals. (Fall , Spring , As Needed) | |||||||
| 42436 | Writing for Strategic Comm | MMSC | 715 | 3 | Stacy Freed | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course prepares students to write and produce goal-driven messages by exploring the relationship between audience, message structure, and communication medium. Students will examine writing strategies and techniques for print and digital communication to achieve public relations, marketing communication, and business communication objectives. (As Needed) | |||||||
| 42373 | Hist & Phil Found of Music Ed | MUED | 700 | 3 | Jody Blake | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Introduction to the historical and philosophical foundations of music education and its role in culture and society. Students will investigate the history of music education, its impact on present curricular trends, and critique major philosophies that shaped the teaching of music in public education. Additionally, students will develop their own philosophy of music education based on extant historical and philosophical foundations. (F) | |||||||
| 42584 | Psyc Perspect in Music Ed | MUED | 730 | 3 | Mark Statler | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| (3) Survey of music as a human experience with a focus on psychological and sociological principles involved in teaching music. Topics include musical acquisition, cognition, emotion, perception, brain functions, and the overall applications of psychology to instructional practices in music. (Sp) | |||||||
| 41711 | Global Climate & Climate Chng | NRM | 755 | 3 | Thomas DePriest | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) A study of the physical principles and processes important to understanding past, present, and future climates on Earth. Analyses of data, discussions, case studies, and detailed investigation into the principles that affect global climate systems will be approached from a climatologist’s standpoint. Natural and anthropogenic climatic changes and climatic influences on human activity will be studied. (Same as GEOG 755) | |||||||
| 42528 | Natural Res Policy & Admin | NRM | 740 | 3 | Thomas Mullin | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course is designed to provide an understanding of how natural resource policy in the United States is developed. The course examines the intersection of human dimensions and natural systems. The evolution of natural resource policy and participants in policy development will also be studied. Through the use of student led discussion and writing projects, students will examine the application of management decisions within a policy context. (As needed) | |||||||
| 42896 | MR:TNParksSeasonInterpSurvey | NRM | 791 | 3 | Philip Smartt | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (1-3) A major research project associated with natural resources management. Research projects shall include: a review of literature, data collection methodology, data presentation and a final written report. May repeat enrollment. No more than three semester hours credit will be counted toward requirements for the M.S.A.N.R. degree. P/N only. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 43004 | MR:AnalysisTNProducerSurvey | NRM | 791 | 1 | Philip Smartt | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (1-3) A major research project associated with natural resources management. Research projects shall include: a review of literature, data collection methodology, data presentation and a final written report. May repeat enrollment. No more than three semester hours credit will be counted toward requirements for the M.S.A.N.R. degree. P/N only. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41408 | Sports Nutrition | NUTR | 614 | 3 | Amy Richards | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) [Nutrition strategies for optimal performance across various sports throughout the lifespan for all levels of athlete from recreational to professional. Practical information for health and wellness of athletes from weight management and prevention of chronic diet related disease to working with those with eating disorders and diabetes. Dietary recommendations for vegetarian athletes and the latest research on dietary supplements. Prereq: Nutr 100 | |||||||
| 41410 | Vitamins: Fund Aspects in Nutr | NUTR | 700 | 3 | Amy Richards | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) A discussion of the chemical and physiological properties of vitamins. Vitamin requirements, deficiencies, and toxicities addressed. Investigation of current research in the role of vitamins in disease prevention and/or treatment. (As needed) | |||||||
| 41483 | Literacy I: Intro to Literacy | READ | 738 | 3 | Rachael Martin | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course will address teacher knowledge and skills required for effective curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation of literacy learners form kindergarten through middle grades. Including theory, research, curriculum/instruction, and evaluation as they relate to the components of literacy (phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. (Su, F) | |||||||
| 42604 | Literacy III: Lit Assess & Int | READ | 748 | 3 | Abbie McClure | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course further develops literacy topics address in READ 438, with special emphasis on statewide literacy initiatives, dyslexia, assessment practices, and intervention strategies. Topics explores in this course include reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and response to instruction and intervention (RT12). Teacher candidates will learn how to integrate research-based practices to promote development in all six strands of language arts: reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and visually representing. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP); READ 638 and READ 742; Must make a B or better. (Su,F) | |||||||
| 42696 | Literacy II: Intro to Literacy | READ | 742 | 3 | Abbie McClure | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course will address teacher knowledge and skills required for effective curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation of emergent learners from pre-kindergarten through second grade. The components of emergent literacy include oral language development, phonological and phonemic awareness, the alphabetic principle, high-frequency vocabulary development, decoding, and emergent writing strategies. In this course, teacher candidates will have the opportunity to apply foundational skills instruction in a pre-kindergarten through the second-grade classroom practicum experience. Pre-req: Admission to Educator Preparation Program and READ 738 (Sp) | |||||||
| 42697 | Disciplinary Literacy | READ | 733 | 3 | Samantha Alperin | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) A study of methods and materials that can be used in content area classrooms to improve vocabulary skills and comprehension and enhance content retention. Students will develop materials for use in their specific areas of content concentration. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 42878 | Disciplinary Literacy | READ | 733 | 3 | Samantha Alperin | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) A study of methods and materials that can be used in content area classrooms to improve vocabulary skills and comprehension and enhance content retention. Students will develop materials for use in their specific areas of content concentration. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 42938 | Literacy II: Intro to Literacy | READ | 742 | 3 | Lauren Campbell | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course will address teacher knowledge and skills required for effective curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation of emergent learners from pre-kindergarten through second grade. The components of emergent literacy include oral language development, phonological and phonemic awareness, the alphabetic principle, high-frequency vocabulary development, decoding, and emergent writing strategies. In this course, teacher candidates will have the opportunity to apply foundational skills instruction in a pre-kindergarten through the second-grade classroom practicum experience. Pre-req: Admission to Educator Preparation Program and READ 738 (Sp) | |||||||
| 43003 | Literacy I: Intro to Literacy | READ | 738 | 3 | Tammie Patterson | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) This course will address teacher knowledge and skills required for effective curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation of literacy learners form kindergarten through middle grades. Including theory, research, curriculum/instruction, and evaluation as they relate to the components of literacy (phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. (Su, F) | |||||||
| 43101 | Found Of Literacy Development | READ | 700 | 3 | Lauren Campbell | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) An examination of the theoretical, historical, and evidence-based foundations of literacy and language development. Candidates will examine skills-based and knowledge-based competencies that readers use to make meaning from texts through a diverse lens in an effort to increase access, impact, and student learning through effective literacy practices. Field experience required. | |||||||
| 42567 | Professional Development | SCP | 735 | 3 | Richard West | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| (3) Program introduction and review of candidate learning outcomes. Investigation into the craft and profession of sport coaching through examination of the Core Responsibilities that make up the National Standards for Sport Coaching. Exploration of sport coaching exemplars and best coaching practices are examined. Introduction into self-reflection, reflective practice and experiential learning. | |||||||
| 42568 | Skill Acquisition in Sport | SCP | 700 | 3 | Richard West | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Candidates will develop a practical understanding of skill acquisition to enhance athlete performance within practice and competitive sport environments. Optimizing practice conditions, issues in motor learning, and the development of skills are investigated. | |||||||
| 42569 | Practical Coaching Assessment | SCP | 755 | 3 | Stuart Currie | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Course will revisit key content, concepts, and principles from through-out the program. Capstone project will include a final self-reflection and student portfolio presentation containing relevant information gained and reflection on lessons learned from each course. Candidates will also be required to develop and submit a final practical coaching assessment via video documentation. | |||||||
| 41498 | Methds Teach Mid & Sec Class | SEDU | 730 | 3 | Alisa Wilson | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Exploration and examination of the content and concepts of the middle and secondary content curricula as well as an investigation of methods and materials and a review of relevant research. Links the theoretical foundations of teaching to active and diverse learning using research-based strategies while supporting the development of literacy in the content area. Includes unit planning, writing lesson plans, and practical teaching exercises. Directed experience in public schools. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Prepraration Program (EPP); TCED 730 and EDEV 761; Must make a B or better. (F,Sp) | |||||||
| 41511 | Student Teaching Gr 7-8 | SEDU | 793 | 3 | Cynthia Watson | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| (3) Supervised student teaching in grades 7-8 for a minimum of 7.5 weeks. Must be taken with SEDU 794. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 41525 | Student Teaching Gr 9-12 | SEDU | 794 | 3 | Cynthia Watson | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Supervised student teaching in grades 9-12 for a minimum of 7.5 weeks. Must be taken with SEDU 793. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 42707 | Middle School Methods | SEDU | 782 | 3 | Austin Ferrell | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Review of the specific characteristics and educational needs of early adolescents. Describes the current middle school movement, its historical antecedents and the development of curriculum appropriate for early adolescents, emphasizing curriculum integration, authentic assessment, student involvement in planning, etc. Provides strategies and materials for teaching the core subjects of middle level education (6-8); literacy, math, science, and social studies. Lesson and unit planning with assessment strategies and differentiated instruction. Field experience required. Pre-req: TCED 730 and admission to the Education Preparation Program (EPP) (F) | |||||||
| 42900 | Methds Teach Mid & Sec Class | SEDU | 730 | 3 | Alisa Wilson | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Exploration and examination of the content and concepts of the middle and secondary content curricula as well as an investigation of methods and materials and a review of relevant research. Links the theoretical foundations of teaching to active and diverse learning using research-based strategies while supporting the development of literacy in the content area. Includes unit planning, writing lesson plans, and practical teaching exercises. Directed experience in public schools. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Prepraration Program (EPP); TCED 730 and EDEV 761; Must make a B or better. (F,Sp) | |||||||
| 41485 | Exceptional Child & Strat Incl | SPED | 780 | 3 | Laurie Miller | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Principles, characteristics, programs, special needs, legal requirements and instructional strategies related to the education of children with exceptionalities. Emphasis on lesson planning design utilizing the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework and differentiated instruction that meets the multiple needs of a diverse groups of learners, collaborative teaching, and delivering accommodations and modifications in the inclusive classroom. (As Needed) | |||||||
| 41991 | Strategies Diff Inclusive Clas | SPED | 680 | 3 | Howard Smith | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| (3) Provides an understanding of the components of differentiated instructions and applies these concepts to a multi-tiered systems of supports. The course also emphasizes lesson planning design utilizing the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework that meets the multiple needs of a diverse group of learners, collaborative teaching, and delivering accommodations and modifications in the inclusive classroom. This course will be required for job-embedded and masters initial licensure students. | |||||||
| 42798 | Behavior Intervnt & Strategies | SPED | 660 | 3 | Howard Smith | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Strategies for managing social behaviors that impact on academic learning of children with and without exceptionalities. Strategies for organizing classroom space, classroom management, trauma-informed practices, conducting functional behavioral assessments, assessing, and teaching appropriate social skills, and writing function-based intervention behavioral plans Pre-Req: Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP) (Fall) | |||||||
| 42837 | Exceptional Child & Strat Incl | SPED | 780 | 3 | Jennifer Dickerson | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Principles, characteristics, programs, special needs, legal requirements and instructional strategies related to the education of children with exceptionalities. Emphasis on lesson planning design utilizing the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework and differentiated instruction that meets the multiple needs of a diverse groups of learners, collaborative teaching, and delivering accommodations and modifications in the inclusive classroom. (As Needed) | |||||||
| 42939 | Exceptional Child & Strat Incl | SPED | 780 | 3 | Laura Plunk | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Principles, characteristics, programs, special needs, legal requirements and instructional strategies related to the education of children with exceptionalities. Emphasis on lesson planning design utilizing the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework and differentiated instruction that meets the multiple needs of a diverse groups of learners, collaborative teaching, and delivering accommodations and modifications in the inclusive classroom. (As Needed) | |||||||
| 41478 | Seminar in Teacher Education | TCED | 702 | 3 | Stanton Watson | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Structured seminar for advanced discussion with focus on application and analysis of teaching knowledge, instructional, classroom, and behavior management, variety in methodology, discipline, professional and ethical behavior. Deep dive seminars for successful completion of the state mandated licensure assessments are a significant focus of the course.] Emphasis will also be placed on oral expression and written communication. Prereq: Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Co-Requisite: ELED 793 and ELED 794 OR SEDU 793 and SEDU 794 OR TCED 795 for Initial Licensure degree seeking candidates. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 41494 | Growth & Devel School Age Stud | TCED | 716 | 3 | Elizabeth Stratton | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) The physiological, sociological and psychological basis of human behavior with emphasis upon research dealing with the normal student in a school environment. Projects/activities will be individualized according to the licensure area being sought. Cannot receive credit for both EDPG/COUN 716 and TCED 716. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 41496 | Master's Culminating Experienc | TCED | 791 | 3 | Harriette Spiegel | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (4) The culminating professional project for the Master of Science in Education with a major in Teaching Programs. Topics selected reflect student interest in the area of education. That topic is expanded as students explore and assess the information previously examined to develop a research proposal appropriate for an instructional setting. Approval of the Education Graduate Office is required before registering for this course. Course is repeatable but only for those seeking a subsequent degree. TCED 791 from a prior degree cannot be used to satisfy requirement in subsequent degree and therefore must be taken an additional time. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 41499 | Practicum in Initial Licensure | TCED | 795 | 3 | Cynthia Watson | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Supervised student teaching practicum in diverse grade appropriate settings. Must be taken with TCED 702. Pre-Req: Completion of all course work in the Initial Licensure Major and full-time employment in a public P-12 school. (Fall , Spring) | |||||||
| 41503 | Effective Pedagogical Practice | TCED | 730 | 3 | Lauren Campbell | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Introduction to current research-based trends of teaching and learning styles; strategies for teaching; planning for instruction; models of instruction; and an introduction to classroom management of instruction. Emphasis will be placed on refining requirements and expectations for licensure. Applies theory to a practical classroom environment through a directed field component. Credit cannot be received for both TCED 730 and TCED 780. (F,Sp,Su) | |||||||
| 41506 | Teaching as a Profession | TCED | 703 | 3 | Staci Fuqua | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| (3) A course designed to introduce future educators to the profession of teaching. Topics such as roles and responsibilities of the educator, legal and ethical expectations of the profession, and cultural diversity and bias will be covered. Requirements and terms related to education licensure and other relevant topics are introduced. Service-learning and school visits may be utilized within the curriculum. | |||||||
| 41507 | Teaching as a Profession | TCED | 703 | 3 | Staci Fuqua | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| (3) A course designed to introduce future educators to the profession of teaching. Topics such as roles and responsibilities of the educator, legal and ethical expectations of the profession, and cultural diversity and bias will be covered. Requirements and terms related to education licensure and other relevant topics are introduced. Service-learning and school visits may be utilized within the curriculum. | |||||||
| 41517 | Effective Pedagogical Practice | TCED | 730 | 3 | Austin Ferrell | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Introduction to current research-based trends of teaching and learning styles; strategies for teaching; planning for instruction; models of instruction; and an introduction to classroom management of instruction. Emphasis will be placed on refining requirements and expectations for licensure. Applies theory to a practical classroom environment through a directed field component. Credit cannot be received for both TCED 730 and TCED 780. (F,Sp,Su) | |||||||
| 42069 | Seminar in Teacher Education | TCED | 702 | 3 | Stanton Watson | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Structured seminar for advanced discussion with focus on application and analysis of teaching knowledge, instructional, classroom, and behavior management, variety in methodology, discipline, professional and ethical behavior. Deep dive seminars for successful completion of the state mandated licensure assessments are a significant focus of the course.] Emphasis will also be placed on oral expression and written communication. Prereq: Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Co-Requisite: ELED 793 and ELED 794 OR SEDU 793 and SEDU 794 OR TCED 795 for Initial Licensure degree seeking candidates. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 42083 | Effective Pedagogical Practice | TCED | 730 | 3 | Austin Ferrell | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Introduction to current research-based trends of teaching and learning styles; strategies for teaching; planning for instruction; models of instruction; and an introduction to classroom management of instruction. Emphasis will be placed on refining requirements and expectations for licensure. Applies theory to a practical classroom environment through a directed field component. Credit cannot be received for both TCED 730 and TCED 780. (F,Sp,Su) | |||||||
| 42976 | Effective Pedagogical Practice | TCED | 730 | 3 | Abbie McClure | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| (3) Introduction to current research-based trends of teaching and learning styles; strategies for teaching; planning for instruction; models of instruction; and an introduction to classroom management of instruction. Emphasis will be placed on refining requirements and expectations for licensure. Applies theory to a practical classroom environment through a directed field component. Credit cannot be received for both TCED 730 and TCED 780. (F,Sp,Su) | |||||||
| 42665 | Principles of Teaching ESL | TESL | 700 | 3 | Harriette Spiegel | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| (3) A comprehensive survey of the second language acquisition process, including linguistic variables which affect second language learning. Federal guidelines and the legal framework for educational services for Non-English language background students will be emphasized. Fifteen (15) hours field experience required. (F) | |||||||
Spring 2025 Undergraduate Courses
| Crn | Title | Subject | Course | Credit Hours | Instructor Name | Start Date | End Date |
| 22012 | Acct Info Decision Making I | ACCT | 201 | 3 | Richard Griffin | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course is designed to help students appreciate the role of accountants in providing information helpful to decisions of investors, creditors, government regulators, management and others and understand how that information can be used. Emphasis is on comprehending the meaning and value of the balance sheet, income statement. Pre-Req: Sophomore standing and grade of C or better in MATH 110 or MATH 130 or MATH 140 or MATH 160 or MATH 185 or MATH 210 or MATH 251. (Fall , Spring , Summer) | |||||||
| 22013 | Acct Info Decision Making II | ACCT | 202 | 3 | Richard Griffin | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course is designed to help students appreciate the role of accountants in providing information helpful to investors, creditors, and management in understanding the balance sheet, and income statement and statement of cash flows. In addition, uses of accounting information for managerial decision making includes planning and control activities of managers in business enterprises. Topics include methods for determining the costs of products and services, for assessing product and project profitability and for budgeting and monitoring of costs and profits. Pre-req: Grade of C or better in either ACCT 201 or ACCT 300. (Fall , Spring , Summer) | |||||||
| 21346 | Agriculture and Climate Change | AGEC | 120 | 3 | Rachna Tewari | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| An introductory course on the impacts of climate change on agriculture, food security, and food systems. Topics include basic understanding of the science of climate and climate change, evaluating and measuring economic impacts of climate change on agriculture, policy issues in climate change and agriculture, and climate-smart agriculture. | |||||||
| 21347 | Adv Farm & Ranch Management | AGEC | 371 | 3 | Rachna Tewari | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Development of problem solving and risk management skills needed on the modern farm or ranch operation. Use of spreadsheets to perform production planning and analysis of farm and ranch problems with linear programming, simulations, and other tools. Analysis of the acquisition of resources and the use of information systems in managing the individual farm or ranch business. A complete farm plan will be developed and presented by class participants. Prereq: AGEC 271. Coreq: AGEC 372. (Sp) | |||||||
| 21348 | Adv Farm & Ranch Mgmt Lab | AGEC | 372 | 1 | Rachna Tewari | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (1) Application of principles learned in Advanced Farm and Ranch Management (AGEC 371). This lab is designed to give students practical experience in developing simulation and linear program optimal solutions for farm management decision analysis. One two-hour lab. Coreq: AGEC 371. (F) | |||||||
| 21349 | Veterinary Small Bus Mgmt | AGEC | 405 | 3 | Clint Ary | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Emphasis on the management and operation of veterinary businesses in a changing business and regulatory landscape. All aspects of financial, managerial, marketing, and human resource management issues will be explored as they relate to veterinary related businesses and non-profit entities. Prereq: AGEC 110. (As needed) | |||||||
| 21517 | Intro Agricultural Business | AGEC | 110 | 3 | Jessica Crews | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An introduction to the field of agricultural business and some of the basic tools and concepts of decision-making. Concepts are illustrated in terms of selected current social and economic issues in the industry of production agriculture, agricultural business and the computer application of those concepts. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21518 | Agricultural Marketing | AGEC | 364 | 3 | Jessica Crews | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) The American marketing system. Alternative market function of the marketing system. Commodity futures problems. Current marketing problems and possibilities for improvement. Prereq: AGEC 110 or ECON 202. (Sp) | |||||||
| 21519 | Practicum in Agribusiness | AGEC | 444 | 3 | Jessica Crews | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Field research and/or work experience related to the agribusiness industry. Specific topics include agribusiness management, marketing, and financial management. Students are expected to make presentations to faculty, peers, and agribusiness professionals reflective of their research findings or develop a portfolio of experiential activities for presentation. An emphasis on problem solving and effectively communicating solutions to agricultural stakeholders will be practiced. Prereq: instructor’s approval. (As needed) | |||||||
| 21520 | Agricultural Finance | AGEC | 465 | 3 | Daniel Morris | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Analysis of capital requirements and investments of farm and agribusiness firms. Evaluation of credit needs and repayment capacity. Leverage, liquidity and risk management. Sources and uses of credit. Agribusiness financial record keeping and interpretation of financial statements. Prereq: AGEC 110 and junior standing. (Sp) | |||||||
| 21989 | Environmental and Agri Law | AGEC | 375 | 3 | Ashley Bynum | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Survey of law and its application to agricultural and natural resource management. Property, contracts, torts, drainage and water rights. Environmental law, land tenure, employment, forms of business organization, estate planning, regulatory law and other selected topics. (Same as NRM 375.) (F) | |||||||
| 22274 | Intro Agricultural Business | AGEC | 110 | 3 | Jessica Crews | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An introduction to the field of agricultural business and some of the basic tools and concepts of decision-making. Concepts are illustrated in terms of selected current social and economic issues in the industry of production agriculture, agricultural business and the computer application of those concepts. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 22275 | Agriculture and Climate Change | AGEC | 120 | 3 | Rachna Tewari | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| An introductory course on the impacts of climate change on agriculture, food security, and food systems. Topics include basic understanding of the science of climate and climate change, evaluating and measuring economic impacts of climate change on agriculture, policy issues in climate change and agriculture, and climate-smart agriculture. | |||||||
| 22276 | Agricultural Marketing | AGEC | 364 | 3 | Jessica Crews | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) The American marketing system. Alternative market function of the marketing system. Commodity futures problems. Current marketing problems and possibilities for improvement. Prereq: AGEC 110 or ECON 202. (Sp) | |||||||
| 22277 | Adv Farm & Ranch Management | AGEC | 371 | 3 | Rachna Tewari | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Development of problem solving and risk management skills needed on the modern farm or ranch operation. Use of spreadsheets to perform production planning and analysis of farm and ranch problems with linear programming, simulations, and other tools. Analysis of the acquisition of resources and the use of information systems in managing the individual farm or ranch business. A complete farm plan will be developed and presented by class participants. Prereq: AGEC 271. Coreq: AGEC 372. (Sp) | |||||||
| 22278 | Adv Farm & Ranch Mgmt Lab | AGEC | 372 | 1 | Rachna Tewari | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (1) Application of principles learned in Advanced Farm and Ranch Management (AGEC 371). This lab is designed to give students practical experience in developing simulation and linear program optimal solutions for farm management decision analysis. One two-hour lab. Coreq: AGEC 371. (F) | |||||||
| 22279 | Environmental and Agri Law | AGEC | 375 | 3 | Ashley Bynum | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Survey of law and its application to agricultural and natural resource management. Property, contracts, torts, drainage and water rights. Environmental law, land tenure, employment, forms of business organization, estate planning, regulatory law and other selected topics. (Same as NRM 375.) (F) | |||||||
| 22280 | Veterinary Small Bus Mgmt | AGEC | 405 | 3 | Clint Ary | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Emphasis on the management and operation of veterinary businesses in a changing business and regulatory landscape. All aspects of financial, managerial, marketing, and human resource management issues will be explored as they relate to veterinary related businesses and non-profit entities. Prereq: AGEC 110. (As needed) | |||||||
| 22281 | Practicum in Agribusiness | AGEC | 444 | 3 | Jessica Crews | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Field research and/or work experience related to the agribusiness industry. Specific topics include agribusiness management, marketing, and financial management. Students are expected to make presentations to faculty, peers, and agribusiness professionals reflective of their research findings or develop a portfolio of experiential activities for presentation. An emphasis on problem solving and effectively communicating solutions to agricultural stakeholders will be practiced. Prereq: instructor’s approval. (As needed) | |||||||
| 22282 | Agricultural Finance | AGEC | 465 | 3 | Daniel Morris | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Analysis of capital requirements and investments of farm and agribusiness firms. Evaluation of credit needs and repayment capacity. Leverage, liquidity and risk management. Sources and uses of credit. Agribusiness financial record keeping and interpretation of financial statements. Prereq: AGEC 110 and junior standing. (Sp) | |||||||
| 22391 | Research Participation | AGEC | 401 | 3 | Joseph Mehlhorn | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Application of the scientific method and techniques of research to investigation of problems in major subject areas of agricultural economics. Restricted to students with demonstrated ability to conduct a supervised research problem. Preparation of project outline and presentation of written and oral reports are required. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration. Only 401 may be used for Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Program. (F, Su) | |||||||
| 21352 | Adv Land Surveying & Geomatics | AGET | 354 | 3 | Sandra Mehlhorn | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Principles of the Global Positioning Systems (GPS), mapping surveys, mapping, astronomical observations, control surveys and geodetic reductions, state plane coordinates, boundary surveys, surveys of public lands, construction surveys, horizontal curves, vertical curves, volumes, photogrammetry and an overview of geographic information systems. Two lecture hours and one three-hour lab. Prereq: ENGR 350 (Same as CIEG 354.) (As needed) | |||||||
| 21353 | Ag Engin Tech Lab | AGET | 354L | Sandra Mehlhorn | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| 21354 | Irrigation | AGET | 420 | 3 | John Cole | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Comprehensive overview of irrigation design practices including: applications, materials selection, systems, and layout. Emphasis on systems of irrigation for crops, landscape and turf applications. Prereq: AGET 110. Any university wide general education for math course. (Sp) | |||||||
| 21370 | Subdivision Site Plan & Dev | AGET | 458 | 3 | Sandra Mehlhorn | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Physical elements of designing land subdivisions including: sustainability and site design, site analysis, site grading (soil properties, slope stability, erosion and sediment control), designing for people, street and parking lot design, infrastructure (cul-de-sac design, parking lot design, streets, etc.), landscape restoration (wetlands, streams, vegetative cover, erosion damage, brownfield redevelopment, etc.), site layout, vegetation in the site plan, project management issues, historic landscapes and preserving the land and landscape and culture. Two lecture hours and two-hour lab. Prereq: AGET 354 or CIEG 354 (Same as CIEG 458.) (As needed) | |||||||
| 21373 | Ag Engin Tech Lab | AGET | 458L | Sandra Mehlhorn | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| 22283 | Adv Land Surveying & Geomatics | AGET | 354 | 3 | Sandra Mehlhorn | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Principles of the Global Positioning Systems (GPS), mapping surveys, mapping, astronomical observations, control surveys and geodetic reductions, state plane coordinates, boundary surveys, surveys of public lands, construction surveys, horizontal curves, vertical curves, volumes, photogrammetry and an overview of geographic information systems. Two lecture hours and one three-hour lab. Prereq: ENGR 350 (Same as CIEG 354.) (As needed) | |||||||
| 22284 | Ag Engin Tech Lab | AGET | 354L | Sandra Mehlhorn | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| 22285 | Irrigation | AGET | 420 | 3 | John Cole | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Comprehensive overview of irrigation design practices including: applications, materials selection, systems, and layout. Emphasis on systems of irrigation for crops, landscape and turf applications. Prereq: AGET 110. Any university wide general education for math course. (Sp) | |||||||
| 22287 | Subdivision Site Plan & Dev | AGET | 458 | 3 | Sandra Mehlhorn | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Physical elements of designing land subdivisions including: sustainability and site design, site analysis, site grading (soil properties, slope stability, erosion and sediment control), designing for people, street and parking lot design, infrastructure (cul-de-sac design, parking lot design, streets, etc.), landscape restoration (wetlands, streams, vegetative cover, erosion damage, brownfield redevelopment, etc.), site layout, vegetation in the site plan, project management issues, historic landscapes and preserving the land and landscape and culture. Two lecture hours and two-hour lab. Prereq: AGET 354 or CIEG 354 (Same as CIEG 458.) (As needed) | |||||||
| 22289 | Ag Engin Tech Lab | AGET | 458L | Sandra Mehlhorn | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| 21375 | Internatl Food & Fiber Systems | AGRI | 295 | 3 | Rachna Tewari | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) A study of the influence of food and fiber systems on the economy, environment, health, life style and political systems throughout the world. The impact of cultural differences, gender and institutions on international food and fiber systems is discussed. Course provides students with a global perspective on current issues related to international food and fiber. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 22290 | Internatl Food & Fiber Systems | AGRI | 295 | 3 | Rachna Tewari | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) A study of the influence of food and fiber systems on the economy, environment, health, life style and political systems throughout the world. The impact of cultural differences, gender and institutions on international food and fiber systems is discussed. Course provides students with a global perspective on current issues related to international food and fiber. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 21389 | Intro Animal Science | ANSC | 110 | 3 | Amber Moore | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Fundamental principles of animal agriculture. Biological and scientific aspects of development, inheritance and feeding. Animal products and scope of the animal industry. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21390 | Exotic & Companion Animal Mgmt | ANSC | 230 | 3 | Jason Roberts | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) A survey of the basic principles involved in the care and management of companion animal species. Particular emphasis will be on nutrition and feeding programs, breeding cycles, vaccination programs and diseases of companion animals generally regarded as household pets. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 22291 | Intro Animal Science | ANSC | 110 | 3 | Amber Moore | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Fundamental principles of animal agriculture. Biological and scientific aspects of development, inheritance and feeding. Animal products and scope of the animal industry. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 22292 | Exotic & Companion Animal Mgmt | ANSC | 230 | 3 | Jason Roberts | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) A survey of the basic principles involved in the care and management of companion animal species. Particular emphasis will be on nutrition and feeding programs, breeding cycles, vaccination programs and diseases of companion animals generally regarded as household pets. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 22014 | Business Analytics | BADM | 301 | 3 | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | |
| (3) Business analytics introduces fundamental quantitative concepts and methods needed to understand the role of data analytics in business. The student will learn to analyze business problems using meaningful collection, description, analysis and communication of quantitative data to support business decision making. Prereq: MATH 210 and ECON 202 OR ACCT 202.](3) Business analytics introduces fundamental quantitative concepts and methods needed to understand the role of data analytics in business. The student will learn to analyze business problems using meaningful collection, description, analysis and communication of quantitative data to support business decision making. Prereq: MATH 210 and ECON 202 OR ACCT 202. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 22015 | Business Analytics | BADM | 301 | 3 | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| (3) Business analytics introduces fundamental quantitative concepts and methods needed to understand the role of data analytics in business. The student will learn to analyze business problems using meaningful collection, description, analysis and communication of quantitative data to support business decision making. Prereq: MATH 210 and ECON 202 OR ACCT 202.](3) Business analytics introduces fundamental quantitative concepts and methods needed to understand the role of data analytics in business. The student will learn to analyze business problems using meaningful collection, description, analysis and communication of quantitative data to support business decision making. Prereq: MATH 210 and ECON 202 OR ACCT 202. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 22016 | Microsoft Office Suite Apps | BCOM | 336 | 3 | William Bishop | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course provides microcomputer knowledge and skill development using Microsoft Office Suite applications in workplace simulation format. Students taking this class will be prepared for MOS certification. (F,Sp,Su) | |||||||
| 22017 | Business Communication | BCOM | 351 | 3 | William Bishop | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course covers communication of business information through written documents, including electronic communication; instruction writing; oral presentation and meeting protocol; nonverbal communication; an introductory job-search unit; and report-writing techniques. All units incorporate proper use of business grammar and APA writing style. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 22018 | Advanced Business Comm | BCOM | 485 | 3 | Virginia Davis | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course will assist students in further developing writing skills through the application and study of problem-solving strategies, research, and analytical skills. Topics in this class are chosen based on student and faculty interest. Prereq: BCOM 255 or equivalent, BCOM 351 or permission of instructor. (Spring) | |||||||
| 21391 | Human Impact on Bio Systems | BIOL | 120 | 4 | Amanda Vanhoose | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (4) A course for non-science majors focused on the impacts humans have on biological systems including basic ecological and evolutionary principles, population growth, biodiversity, resource use, pollution, and energy. This course requires field work involving physical activity. Three one-hour lectures and a two-hour lab. (Fall , Spring , Summer) | |||||||
| 21392 | Human Impact on Bio Sys Lab | BIOL | 120L | Amanda Vanhoose | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| 22055 | Medical and Scientific Vocab | BIOL | 200 | 2 | Ann Gathers | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (2) The study of word derivations, especially as it relates to technical terms. The use of common prefixes, suffixes and combining forms to understand and effectively use scientific vocabulary. Prereq: Completion of two lab science courses. (Fall , Spring , Summer) | |||||||
| 22019 | Business Law I | BLAW | 301 | 3 | Patrick Baker | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Basic principles of the law of contracts, including the elements of a valid contract, performance and remedies for breach of contract. The law of agency. The law of partnerships. Emphasis on the Uniform Commercial Code. Prereq: Minimum grade of D in ECON 201 and ECON 202. (F,Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 21393 | Intro to Criminal Justice | CJ | 200 | 3 | Danny Pirtle | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An intensive examination of the philosophical and historical backgrounds, agencies and processes, purposes and functions, administration and technical problems and career orientations of our criminal justice system. Extensive reading required. Critical thinking, problem solving and writing exercises are utilized. This course is a prerequisite to all other criminal justice courses. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21394 | Drugs and Society | CJ | 301 | 3 | Tina Lee | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Comprehensive examination of drug abuse; the biological, psychological, and social impact of drugs; the history and business of drugs; drug laws and drug policy implications; and the criminal justice system response. (Sp) | |||||||
| 21396 | Research Methods | CJ | 303 | 3 | Tina Lee | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Major concepts and techniques in social science research, including the scientific method, measurement, sampling, data collection, interpretation of statistics and evaluation settings. Data analysis techniques include descriptive and inferential statistics, including central tendency, variability, analysis of variance, and correlation. The course includes training in the use of statistical programs in order to calculate statistics. (F,Sp) | |||||||
| 21397 | Seminar in Youth Justice | CJ | 402 | 3 | Danny Pirtle | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This capstone course will expose students to a wider array of topics affecting the juvenile justice system, allowing for a more nuanced conversation about youth justice. Altogether, students will explore advanced topics that influence youth and young adult interactions with the police, courts, and corrections. (Sp) | |||||||
| 21398 | Victimology | CJ | 410 | 3 | Tina Lee | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course addresses the issues of crime in society by focusing on the victim. An examination of the expanding role of the victim in the criminal justice system will be the main focus of this course. Students will develop an understanding of criminal prosecutions, of the cost and extent of victimization and will examine various types of offenses committed against victims (child maltreatment, assault, homicide, domestic violence). Extensive research and writing projects are major components of this course. (Sp) | |||||||
| 20001 | Effect Instr Strat & Mgmt Env | CTE | 290 | 3 | Elizabeth White | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course is designed to introduce instructional strategies aimed at fostering a classroom environment which promotes student success and achievement through the integration of educational theory, classroom management techniques, as well as assessment. Topics presented in this course will address lesson and unit plan construction, differentiated instruction to diverse learners, mastery of content knowledge, along with the importance of ongoing reflection and its relationship to professional learning. Discipline-specific literacy skills and strategies will be introduced. Course fulfills three credit hours toward an Occupational Licensure certification. Course may not be substituted for education degree program credit without permission of the department; may also require additional coursework. (As needed) | |||||||
| 20002 | Students with Exceptionalities | CTE | 300 | 3 | Jane Hinson | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An introductory course designed to provide an overview of the field of special education. Principles, characteristics, programs, special needs, legal requirements and instructional strategies, related to the education of students with exceptionalities. A deeper understanding of discipline-specific literacy skills and strategies will be covered, as well as, acronyms used in the state and region that are unique to the special education field. Course fulfills three credit hours towards an Occupational Licensure certification. Course may not be substituted for education degree program credit without permission of the department; may also require additional coursework. (As needed) | |||||||
| 20003 | Diagnosis and Evaluation | CTE | 303 | 3 | Elizabeth White | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Designed to develop skills in selecting, constructing, administering and interpreting instruments appropriate for assessing differing needs and achievement of students in the classroom. Criterion-based assessment and their classroom relevance will be reviewed. Instructor will continue to promote the use of academic and discipline-specific vocabulary. Course fulfills three credit hours towards an Occupational Licensure certification. Course may not be substituted for education degree program credit without permission of the department; may also require additional coursework. (As needed) | |||||||
| 20004 | Educational Psychology | CTE | 325 | 3 | Sally Jones | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Introduction to the psychology of learning, motivation, and social development. The course focus will be on the development of learning theory, psychological and environmental factors that influence learning and the validity of various learning paradigms. Academic and discipline-specific vocabulary will be covered. Course fulfills three credit hours towards an Occupational Licensure certification. Course may not be substituted for education degree program credit without permission of the department; may also require additional coursework. | |||||||
| 22086 | Cyber Literacy | CYBR | 115 | 3 | Lily Pharris | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An introduction to the basic terms and background needed for further cybersecurity study, intended for those with a less technical background. Identity Theft, Malware Attacks, Privacy Essentials, Social Engineering, Safe Browsing, Hardware Exploits. (as needed) | |||||||
| 21399 | Understanding Dance | DANC | 110 | 3 | Sarah McCormick | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| 3) General survey of the development of dance as an art form from primitive times to the present. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 22020 | Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON | 201 | 3 | Richard Nanney | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An introduction to the economic problem, the basics of supply and demand, national income accounting, fiscal and monetary policy and other topics. Coreq: A college level math course. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 22021 | Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON | 201 | 3 | Richard Nanney | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An introduction to the economic problem, the basics of supply and demand, national income accounting, fiscal and monetary policy and other topics. Coreq: A college level math course. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 22022 | Principles of Microeconomics | ECON | 202 | 3 | Brian Towell | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An in-depth analysis of supply and demand, the economics of production and cost and analysis of firm behavior in various market models, resource markets and the international economy and other topics. Coreq: A college level math course. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 22023 | Principles of Microeconomics | ECON | 202 | 3 | Anthony Delmond | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An in-depth analysis of supply and demand, the economics of production and cost and analysis of firm behavior in various market models, resource markets and the international economy and other topics. Coreq: A college level math course. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 21400 | Composition | ENGL | 111 | 3 | David Williams | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) (TBR: ENGL 1010) Introduction to the fundamentals of written discourse. Study of rhetoric, grammar and style as means to effective prose. Readings and concomitant writing assignments. Predominantly a skills course. Students must complete ENGL 111 and 112 in sequence. In order to proceed to ENGL 112, students must complete ENGL 111 with a grade of C or higher. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 21401 | Composition | ENGL | 111 | 3 | David Williams | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) (TBR: ENGL 1010) Introduction to the fundamentals of written discourse. Study of rhetoric, grammar and style as means to effective prose. Readings and concomitant writing assignments. Predominantly a skills course. Students must complete ENGL 111 and 112 in sequence. In order to proceed to ENGL 112, students must complete ENGL 111 with a grade of C or higher. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 21402 | Composition | ENGL | 112 | 3 | Daniel Pigg | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) (TBR: ENGL 1020) Further study of written English and practice in composition. Readings and research writing with documentation. Predominantly a skills course. Students must complete ENGL 111 and 112 in sequence. For successful completion of ENGL 112, students must earn a grade of C or higher. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 21403 | Composition | ENGL | 112 | 3 | Melissa Burney | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) (TBR: ENGL 1020) Further study of written English and practice in composition. Readings and research writing with documentation. Predominantly a skills course. Students must complete ENGL 111 and 112 in sequence. For successful completion of ENGL 112, students must earn a grade of C or higher. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 21404 | British Literary Traditions | ENGL | 250 | 3 | Melissa Burney | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) (TBR: ENGL 2210) English literature from Beowulf through the Neoclassic period. Prereq: ENGL 112, 112H, or 113. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21405 | American Literary Traditions | ENGL | 261 | 3 | Melvin Hill | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) (TBR: ENGL 2120) American literature from the Realistic period to the present. ENGL 261 may be taken before ENGL 260. Prereq: ENGL 112, 112H, or 113. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21406 | Black Writers in America | ENGL | 345 | 3 | Melvin Hill | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Prose, poetry and drama by black authors. (Sp) | |||||||
| 22024 | Financial Planning | FIN | 160 | 3 | Bryce Youngerman | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An introductory course designed to teach students to manage their personal finances. Topics include saving and investment for retirement, insurance, taxes, the responsible use of credit, and the societal problems by irresponsible use of credit including bankruptcy and divorce. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 22025 | Managerial Finance | FIN | 301 | 3 | Mahmoud Haddad | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) The domestic and multinational corporation, its operating, legal and tax environment. Financial statement analysis, long-term investment decisions, security valuation, cost of capital, international finance, and sources of long-term financing. Prereq: ACCT 201 or ACCT 300; and ECON 201 or ECON 202. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 21514 | SpTp: Fen Stu Minicourse | GENS | 330 | 1 | Ashley Bynum | Feb 12, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| 21515 | General Studies Minicourse | GENS | 380 | 1 | Ashley Bynum | Mar 17, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| 21516 | General Studies Minicourse | GENS | 381 | 1 | Ashley Bynum | Mar 17, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| 21272 | Geoscience in Everyday Life | GEOS | 110 | 4 | Thomas DePriest | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (4) A survey of the geosciences as they apply to societal issues. Topics include earthquakes, volcanoes, natural resources, water availability issues, severe weather, flooding, mass wasting, pollution, pandemics, and other natural phenomena. Scientific data and tools by which the Earth is studied will also be introduced. Three hours lecture and two hours lab. | |||||||
| 21305 | Geoscience Everyday Life Lab | GEOS | 110L | Thomas DePriest | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| 21341 | Earth Materials and Processes | GEOS | 120 | 4 | Thomas DePriest | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (4) An examination of the composition and structure of the Earth, its internal and surface processes, and applications to the environment and society. Topics include geologic time, minerals and atomic structure, the rock cycle, plate tectonics, Earth’s internal structure, deformation processes, and geomorphology. Prereq. GEOS 110, or two semesters of university-level lab science coursework. | |||||||
| 21343 | Earth Materials&Processes Lab | GEOS | 120L | Thomas DePriest | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| 21408 | Global Change and Earth Histor | GEOS | 130 | 4 | Joshua Ratliff | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (4) The evolving Earth is investigated - past, present, and future - with emphasis on scientific methods used to study its history and societal issues related to future global change. Topics include geologic time and stratigraphy; lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, and biosphere evolutionary interactions, including organic evolution and extinction; and paleoclimate and sea level change. Prereq. GEOS 110, or two semesters of university-level lab science coursework. | |||||||
| 21409 | Global Change&Earth Histor Lab | GEOS | 130L | Joshua Ratliff | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| 22334 | Healthy Aging | HHP | 360 | 3 | Shelley Stout | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course addresses the physical, psychological, cultural and social issues associated with being an older person in our society. Students enrolled in this course will learn factors and influences associated with aging and what can be done to perhaps slow the aging process. (Sp) | |||||||
| 21410 | Hist Of U S | HIST | 201 | 3 | Timothy Smith | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) (TBR: HIST 2010) A study of the main currents and developments in American life from colonial times to 1877. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 21411 | Hist Of U S | HIST | 202 | 3 | Timothy Smith | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) (TBR: HIST 2020) A study of the main currents and developments in American life from 1877 to the present. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 21412 | Women in European History | HIST | 305 | 3 | Margaret Lewis | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) A thematic approach to the history of women in Europe, this course addresses topics from ancient to modern Europe, and will focus on themes such as religion, politics, medicine, family, and the law. Regional, chronological, and thematic emphasis will vary with each offering. (Sp-even) | |||||||
| 21417 | SpTp::Vikings | HIST | 490 | 3 | Benjamin Guyer | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Classes taught with an interdisciplinary and/or comparative approach, or allowing for an in-depth study of specialized topics in European history. May be repeated for credit (with different topic). Only six hours of undergraduate topics courses (460, 470, 480 or 490) can be counted toward the major or minor. Not regularly offered. (As needed) | |||||||
| 21423 | Antebellum Amer 1815-1850 | HIST | 494 | 3 | Timothy Smith | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) A study of this remarkable period of American growth and expansion and the conflicts that pushed the nation toward the Civil War, with emphasis on the market and transportation revolutions, reform movements, the evolution of American democracy, territorial acquisition, the U.S.-Mexico War, slavery, sectionalism and presidential administrations, from Madison to Polk, particularly that of Andrew Jackson. (F-even) | |||||||
| 21504 | Dev World Civil I | HIST | 121 | 3 | Benjamin Guyer | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| (3) (TBR: HIST 1110) Studies the formation, interactions, and development of world civilizations and cultures from ancient beginnings to 1500. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 21505 | Dev World Civil II | HIST | 122 | 3 | Benjamin Guyer | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| (3) (TBR: HIST 1120.) Studies the formation, interactions, and development of world civilizations and cultures from 1500 to the present. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 21973 | Late Antiquity & Medieval Hist | HIST | 420 | 3 | Benjamin Guyer | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Examines European society from 300 to 1300, with particular emphasis on the development of the Christian church in Western Europe and Byzantium. Topics include the Papacy, asceticism and monasticism, the Frankish and Carolingian kingdoms, the Inquisition and the Crusades. (Sp-odd) | |||||||
| 22081 | Middle East 500-1800 | HIST | 323 | 3 | Richard Garlitz | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course surveys the history of Middle Eastern societies during the medieval and early-modern eras with an emphasis on the rise of Islam and its world historical context. Topics include the development and spread of Islam, the Caliphate and its demise, the Crusades, the Mongol empires, and the rise of Turkish power culminating in the Ottoman and Safavid Empires. (F-even) | |||||||
| 21538 | Educ Psych | HLRN | 325 | 3 | Jennifer Dickerson | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An overview of the application of psychology to the teaching/learning process. The creation of an effective learning environment is emphasized through the study of the teaching process, human development, learner differences, learning theory and motivation. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21567 | Technology Integration | HLRN | 311 | 3 | Michael Spaulding | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Overview of methods for integrating technology into the K-12 curriculum. Emphasis is on the application of technology-based strategies and web-based resources to support and promote diverse, learner-centered classroom environments. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21508 | Principles & Concept Pers Hlth | HLTH | 111 | 3 | Tara Tansil-Gentry | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Development of the understandings, attitudes and practices which contribute to better individual health. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 22049 | Internship | HPER | 491 | 12 | Todd Sherman | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (12) One semester work experience (270 hours) with a cooperating agency. Application must be approved and liability insurance purchased before student may enroll. Prereq: Must have all core coursework per discipline completed. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 21424 | Senior Seminar | IDST | 490 | 3 | Deborah Gibson | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| (3) The capstone course associated with the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies major. A theme-based writing seminar designed to promote scholarly expression; to synthesize connections among experiences outside of the formal classroom; to make connections across disciplines; to solve difficult problems; to clearly express interdependence of language, thought, and expression; to develop a sense of self as a learner building on prior experiences; and to draw conclusions by combining more than one field of study or perspective. This course is required for all Interdisciplinary Studies majors and should be taken in their last semester of study and completed with a grade of C or better. Prereq: Interdisciplinary Studies major. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 21509 | Senior Seminar | IDST | 490 | 3 | Deborah Gibson | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) The capstone course associated with the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies major. A theme-based writing seminar designed to promote scholarly expression; to synthesize connections among experiences outside of the formal classroom; to make connections across disciplines; to solve difficult problems; to clearly express interdependence of language, thought, and expression; to develop a sense of self as a learner building on prior experiences; and to draw conclusions by combining more than one field of study or perspective. This course is required for all Interdisciplinary Studies majors and should be taken in their last semester of study and completed with a grade of C or better. Prereq: Interdisciplinary Studies major. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 22026 | Intro Productivity Application | INFS | 205 | 3 | Olivia Fernandez | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course provides an introduction to electronic office applications with emphasis on spreadsheet and database application skills. The course includes Pivot Tables, PowerPivot, what-if analysis, and/or queries, and queries with aggregated functions and calculated fields. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 22027 | Mgt Inform System | INFS | 310 | 3 | Denise Williams | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) A comprehensive overview of the use of management information systems and their applications to all functional areas of business including technical foundations and implementation of management and support information systems. Prereq: Junior standing. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 22028 | Advanced Web Design | INFS | 415 | 3 | Charles Foltz | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This second class builds on the knowledge and skills gained in INFS 315. Prereq: INFS 315 | |||||||
| 22029 | Information Systems Security | INFS | 420 | 3 | Charles Foltz | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Course content includes the Information Systems security, threats and vulnerabilities, techniques to defend against various threats and vulnerabilities, and disaster recovery. INFS 420 helps students prepare for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. Prereqs: INFS 310 or consent of instructor. (As needed) | |||||||
| 21506 | People, Power and Change | LDSP | 321 | 3 | Darren Ekey | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| (3) Analysis of social and scientific leaders. Special focus shall be placed on resources, innovation, control, power, influence, and the role ideas play in cultural development. Students will combine selected readings, films, and lecture materials to better grasp fundamentals of leadership. This academic approach to the study and researching of leadership will provide students with a firm understanding of the subject matter as well as an appreciation for the opportunities all challenges supply. Emphasis will additionally be placed on individual leadership development within our modern and emerging American political-economic environment. (F) | |||||||
| 21510 | People, Power and Change | LDSP | 321 | 3 | Darren Ekey | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Analysis of social and scientific leaders. Special focus shall be placed on resources, innovation, control, power, influence, and the role ideas play in cultural development. Students will combine selected readings, films, and lecture materials to better grasp fundamentals of leadership. This academic approach to the study and researching of leadership will provide students with a firm understanding of the subject matter as well as an appreciation for the opportunities all challenges supply. Emphasis will additionally be placed on individual leadership development within our modern and emerging American political-economic environment. (F) | |||||||
| 21511 | LDSP: Theory, Innov & Policy | LDSP | 322 | 3 | Lowell Howard | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course provides a practical introduction to leadership. Special emphasis and understanding will be placed on the nature of leadership, understanding the theories behind their current and future political and economic environments, individualism vs. narcissism, researching the will and will power, free will and determinism, action and consequences, enthusiasm, honesty, liberty and responsibility, self-presentation and attitude, interpersonal relationships, creativity, and technology and advancement. Students will culminate this knowledge in regard to leading within their social, political and economic environment. Development of unique personal leadership initiatives within their discipline through research and design of a strategic leadership plan of action. Prereq: LDSP 321 or consent of instructor. (Sp) | |||||||
| 21429 | Essentials of Algebra I | MATH | 100 | 4 | Susan Hamilton | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (4) Functions and their graphs (including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic), exponents, roots, radicals, rational expression, factoring polynomials, zeroes of polynomials, solutions of linear and nonlinear equations and inequalities, systems of equations, matrices and determinants, inverse functions. In order to proceed to MATH 110, students must complete MATH 100 with a grade of C or better. MATH 100 may not be substituted for MATH 110. MATH 100 cannot be used to satisfy the general education requirement. Credit may not be received for both MATH 100-MATH 110 and MATH 140. (Fall, Spring) | |||||||
| 21430 | Mathematics Lab | MATH | 100L | Susan Hamilton | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| 21431 | Essentials of Algebra II | MATH | 110 | 4 | Susan Hamilton | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (4) Functions and their graphs (including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic), exponents, roots, radicals, rational expression, factoring polynomials, zeroes of polynomials, solutions of linear and nonlinear equations and inequalities, systems of equations, matrices and determinants, inverse functions. In order to proceed to MATH 110, students must complete MATH 100 with a grade of C or better. MATH 100 may not be substituted for MATH 110. MATH 100 cannot be used to satisfy the general education requirement. Credit may not be received for both MATH 100-MATH 110 and MATH 140. (Fall, Spring) | |||||||
| 21432 | Mathematics Lab | MATH | 110L | Susan Hamilton | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| 21433 | Precalculus College Algebra | MATH | 140 | 3 | Dana Gatewood | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Functions (e.g. , polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic). Zeroes of polynomials. Solutions of systems of equations. Matrices and determinants. Other selected topics from algebra. Credit may not be received for both MATH 140 and MATH 100-MATH 110. Prereq: Two units of high school algebra, and appropriate mathematics placement. (Fall, Spring) | |||||||
| 21436 | Elementary Statistics & Probab | MATH | 210 | 3 | Curtis Kunkel | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include basic probability, measures of central tendency and variability, graphical representations of data, correlation and linear regression, random variables and probability distributions, sampling distributions, tests of hypotheses about means and proportions for one and two populations, confidence interval estimation of parameters, and utilization of statistical software. Prereq: MATH 100-MATH 110, or MATH 130, or MATH 140, or MATH 170, or MATH 185, or MATH 251 or appropriate mathematics placement. (Fall, Spring) | |||||||
| 22030 | Management and Behavior | MGT | 300 | 3 | Paul McCullough | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This is a study of managerial functions and decision-making and how these affect human behavior within organizations. This course also includes consideration of organizational structure and organizational dynamics relative to the environments. Prereq: MATH 110 or higher; ECON 201 or ECON 202; have earned a minimum of 45 hours credit. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 22031 | Organization Behavior & Theory | MGT | 303 | 3 | Benton Johnson | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An advanced study of analyzing, directing and changing organizational structure and organizational dynamics relative to the environment. Prereq: MGT 300 or 301. (as needed) | |||||||
| 22032 | Operations Management | MGT | 310 | 3 | Taeuk Kang | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Management of business transformation processes. A survey of the basic concepts, principles and practices involved in the design, implementation, operation and control of business processes (operations) in contemporary business organizations. Emphasis is placed on the integration of the operation function with other disciplines to foster achievement of strategic and tactical goals in both manufacturing and service organizations. Topical coverage includes operations strategy, product/service design, process design, contemporary quality management, forecasting, capacity planning, facility location and layout, work design and scheduling, production planning and control with a broad emphasis on goal-driven process and productivity management and quality management. Prereq: MATH 210 and either MGT 300 or MGT 301, or ENGR 311 and Instructor Approval. (Same as INEG 310.) (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 22033 | Business Ethics | MGT | 315 | 3 | Benton Johnson | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course examines the process of effectively identifying, understanding, and addressing ethical issues in business. It further explores ethical concerns of organizations that impact employees, customers, and other stakeholders. (As Needed) | |||||||
| 22034 | Data Analysis for Mgr Dec Makg | MGT | 320 | 3 | Hui Chen | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Predictive and prescriptive analytical methods and applications will be utilized, focusing on analysis and interpretation for common business decisions. Appropriate statistical analysis, including regression and correlation analysis, analysis of variance, crosstabs, multivariate regression, and visualization tools, will be applied. Pre-Req: MATH 210 or equivalent. (F,Sp) | |||||||
| 22035 | Human Resource Mgt | MGT | 350 | 3 | Monty Taylor | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Personnel principles, functions and practices, relating to managing human resources in organizations, the development of personnel practices and currently accepted practices in personnel management. Prereq: MGT 300 or 301 or SPMG 305. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 22036 | Staffing & Perform Appraisal | MGT | 440 | 3 | Sean Walker | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Analysis of the development of a qualified applicant pool and the selection of the applicants for positions or assignments. Additionally, analysis of establishing written standards of performance criteria and conformance to employment laws. Prereq: MGT 350. (F) | |||||||
| 22037 | International Management | MGT | 461 | 3 | Jamye Long | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) A study of the rapidly changing global environment and the ability of organizations to adapt to these changes. This study of changes includes developing countries, legal and political issues, ethical values and social responsibility, strategic and operational decisions and the role of culture in motivating and building an effective workforce. Students will complete projects and presentations that will demonstrate understanding and application of concepts and theories. Prereq: MGT 300 or MGT 301. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 22038 | Business Policy | MGT | 490 | 3 | Brandon Kilburn | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) A capstone course focusing on policy, strategy and the integration of all business functional areas, including analysis of the implications and relevance of social, ethical, environmental, competitive and international considerations for top-level organizational decision making. Students are required to write case reports and give oral presentations. This course may be taken only by students majoring in business disciplines. Students must take this course during their last semester of study. Pre-Req: ACCT 201, ACCT 202; BLAW 201�or BLAW 301; ECON 201, ECON 202; FIN 301; INFS 310�or ACCT 461 or MMSC 322 or MMSC 323; BCOM 351; MGT 300 or SPMG 300; MGT 310; MKTG 301. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 22039 | Curr Issues Hum Res Mgt | MGT | 491 | 3 | Sean Walker | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Seminar in current issues in the human resource environment. Students are required to write reports, develop solutions for contemporary human resource issues and give oral presentations. Prereq: Departmental approval required; MGT 350. (Sp) | |||||||
| 22040 | Principles of Marketing | MKTG | 301 | 3 | Ashley Kilburn | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Introduction to the complexity of the modern marketing system— why it is essential and how it performs. Identification and examination of business activities involved in the process of planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion and distribution of ideas, goods and services to create exchanges that satisfy individual and organization objectives. Prereqs: MATH 110 or higher; ECON 201 or ECON 202; have earned a minimum of 45 hours credit. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 22041 | Service Marketing | MKTG | 350 | 3 | Ashley Kilburn | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) A study of marketing concepts and the extension of the marketing management process beyond the traditional role in the physical products area. To develop an understanding of the creative translation required in the supplemental and core marketing mix for services. Emphasis on the development of marketing strategy and analysis of the distinctive aspects of service marketing, including the role of internal relationships. Prereq: MKTG 301. (Su-even) | |||||||
| 22042 | Marketing Channels | MKTG | 470 | 3 | Hyung Jin Park | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course explains how to build, modify, and maintain efficient and effective channel structures and helps to improve ability to use the already acquired knowledge in practice using case study. (as needed) | |||||||
| 21425 | Public Communication | MMSC | 229 | 3 | Angela Glunz | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Study and application of communication theory through preparation and delivery of video presentations utilizing appropriate technology and visual aids. Includes research and analysis of data and information addressing key communication presentation topics. This course is equivalent to COMM 230 and is for students seeking online degree completion only. Instructor approval required. Prereq: Minimum grade of C in ENGL 110 or 111. | |||||||
| 21985 | Understanding Music | MUS | 112 | 3 | Roberto Mancusi | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An introduction to music’s aesthetic principles and its role in life through examining music from a variety of genres, cultures and historical periods. May not be used toward a major in music. (Fall , Spring) | |||||||
| 21986 | Understanding Music | MUS | 112 | 3 | Roberto Mancusi | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An introduction to music’s aesthetic principles and its role in life through examining music from a variety of genres, cultures and historical periods. May not be used toward a major in music. (Fall , Spring) | |||||||
| 21987 | Understanding Music | MUS | 112 | 3 | Charles Lewis | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An introduction to music’s aesthetic principles and its role in life through examining music from a variety of genres, cultures and historical periods. May not be used toward a major in music. (Fall , Spring) | |||||||
| 21988 | Hymnody/Church Music | MUS | 344 | 3 | Jody Blake | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) The practices and sources of sacred hymnody from its origins in the fifteenth century to the present. Examine music which would be appropriate for use in church. Discuss and explore techniques relevant to directing a church music program. (As needed) | |||||||
| 21454 | Topics Hlth Care: Pre_Nursing | NURS | 281 | 3 | Christy Blount | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (1-3) Group or individually planned topics or projects of concentrated studies in areas of need and interest. May be taken for credit or Pass/Fail. Prereq: Completion of nursing curriculum prior to specific topic level or instructor’s approval. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21456 | Trans to Prof Nursing | NURS | 351 | 6 | Julie Floyd | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (6) A transition course for Registered Nurses taken in place of NURS 305. Expands on nursing content introduced at the technical level to provide the RN with the broader knowledge base required in baccalaureate nursing education. Pre-Req: Licensure as a Registered Nurse or Instructor's Approval. (Fall , Spring) | |||||||
| 21458 | Transition to Prof Nursing Lab | NURS | 351L | Julie Floyd | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| 21460 | Evidence Based Practice | NURS | 352 | 3 | Christy Blount | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Introduces students to evidence based practice (EBP) in nursing. Content includes review of the scientific process, introduction of the research process, and major research designs. Students will review and critique selected nursing research studies and develop an evidence based practice project. Emphasis is placed on the application of research studies to nursing practice.Three hours lecture.Prerequisites: Math 210 and NURS 305, 342; or instructor’s approval Corequisites: NURS 355, 363 | |||||||
| 21461 | Professional Nursing II | NURS | 363 | 1 | Christy Blount | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (1) Builds on the concepts introduced and developed in Professional Nursing I. The professional nursing role is explored further to gain a deeper understanding of additional concepts including technology/informatics and the utilization of healthcare resources.Two hours seminar. Prerequisites: NURS 305, 342 or instructor’s approval. Corequisites: NURS 352, 355 | |||||||
| 21462 | Population Health | NURS | 405 | 5 | Gloria Browning | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| 21464 | Population Health Lab | NURS | 405L | Gloria Browning | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| 21974 | SpTp:TransculturalHealthTopic | NURS | 486 | 3 | Carmen Bryant | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (1-3) Group or individually planned topics or projects of concentrated studies in areas of need and interest. May be taken for credit or pass/fail. Prereq: Completion of nursing curriculum prior to specific topic level or instructor’s approval. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21975 | SpTp:TransculturalHealthTopic | NURS | 488 | 3 | Carmen Bryant | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (1-3) Group or individually planned topics or projects of concentrated studies in areas of need and interest. May be taken for credit or pass/fail. Prereq: Completion of nursing curriculum prior to specific topic level or instructor’s approval. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 22432 | Lead and Mgmt (Prof Role Dev) | NURS | 443 | 4 | Gloria Browning | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Facilitates the transition from student to the role of the professional nurse as a leader and manager in the delivery of health care. The course provides a strong emphasis on the development of leadership, including the organization, planning, staffing, managing change, responsibilities in delegation, and patient advocacy. Clinical goals include advanced progression of independence and confidence in nursing practice, implementing clinical decision making, and theoretical application of nursing leadership and management concepts. | |||||||
| 22434 | Lead& Mgmt (Prof Role Dev) Lab | NURS | 443L | Gloria Browning | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| 21478 | Adventure Of Ideas: Historical | PHIL | 110 | 3 | Emma Fieser | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) A historical introduction to philosophy course covering classical Greek, Asian, medieval, and early modern philosophical thought. Philosophers covered include Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Locke, Hume, and Kant. (As needed) | |||||||
| 21479 | Adventure Of Ideas: Contemp | PHIL | 120 | 3 | James Fieser | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) (TBR: PHIL 1030) A topical introduction to philosophy course covering recent philosophical discussions of God’s existence, mind, free will, knowledge, morality and government. (As needed) | |||||||
| 21480 | The Modern Mind | PHIL | 315 | 3 | James Fieser | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An examination of the leading philosophical ideas of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries; the scientific revolution, Descartes, Spinoza, Liebniz, Locke, Berkeley, Hume and Kant. (As needed) | |||||||
| 21481 | Exploring Ethics | PHIL | 160 | 3 | Emma Fieser | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) A topical introduction to the main theories and problems in ethics, including utilitarian, Kantian, and virtue theories, and contemporary issues such as abortion, euthanasia, animal rights and environmental ethics. (As needed) | |||||||
| 22056 | Intro Plant & Soil Sci | PLSC | 110 | 3 | Isaac Lepcha | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Economic importance of plants and their relationship to agriculture and society. Plant structure, physiology and heredity. Factors of the environment in relation to growth, adaptation and management of plants. Utilization of plant products. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 22296 | Intro Plant & Soil Sci | PLSC | 110 | 3 | Isaac Lepcha | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Economic importance of plants and their relationship to agriculture and society. Plant structure, physiology and heredity. Factors of the environment in relation to growth, adaptation and management of plants. Utilization of plant products. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21977 | Amer Govt & Politics | POSC | 210 | 3 | Trisha Capansky | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) A survey of the origins, structure and functions of the political system in the United States on the national, state and local levels. Development of American constitutionalism, federalism and intergovernmental relations, parties, interest groups, elections, civil rights and civil liberties. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 21978 | Judicial Process | POSC | 451 | 3 | Ashley Bynum | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) A study of federal and state court structures and their environments with emphasis on the role that each level of court plays in the American legal system. The staffing of the courts and the process of judicial decision-making. Political Science, Independent Study, Internships, Research, Travel-Study and Topics Courses (F) | |||||||
| 22043 | Amer Political Instit & Policy | POSC | 220 | 3 | Anderson Starling | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) A survey of the origin and structure of political decision making in the various institutions of American government, including the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. The course also places an emphasis on the public policy process as it relates to issues on domestic and foreign policy. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 21483 | Introduction to Psychology | PSYC | 101 | 3 | Angelina MacKewn | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This is an introductory course which surveys the field of psychology including the following major areas: research methods and findings, biological, learning and cognition, developmental, social, personality, and psychological disorders. Student may receive credit for either the PSYC 110-120 sequence or PSYC 101, but not both. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 21484 | Social Psych | PSYC | 312 | 3 | Colin Key | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) The psychological and sociological study of how people’s actions, emotions and moods, and thoughts are influenced by those around them. Content focuses on the three main areas of research in the field: social cognition and perception, social influence, and social interactions and relations. Content in the course will focus on concepts such as interpersonal attraction, prejudice and stereotyping, group influences, conformity, and persuasion but is not limited to these areas. Prereq: Three hours general psychology (PSYC 101) or general sociology (SOC 201, 202, or 308). (Same as SOC 312.) (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21485 | Developmental Psych | PSYC | 313 | 3 | Colin Key | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) A theoretical and empirical study of human cognitive, social and personality development spanning prenatal development to death. Primary emphasis on psychological growth and change in infancy, childhood and adolescence. Prereq: PSYC 101. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 21486 | Abnormal Psych | PSYC | 350 | 3 | Susan Buckelew | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) A study of the biological and psychological factors underlying abnormal behavior. The dynamics of psychological models, patterns of abnormal behavior and nontechnical discussion of diagnostic and therapeutic methods. Prereq: PSYC 101. (F) | |||||||
| 21487 | Abnormal Child Psych | PSYC | 355 | 3 | Susan Buckelew | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) A study of the biological and psychological factors underlying abnormal behavior in children. Includes a clinical description (non-technical discussion of etiology, assessment, prognosis and treatment), theories, methods and research dealing with emotional, cognitive and behavioral disorders of children. Prereq: PSYC 101. (Sp) | |||||||
| 21488 | Drugs and Behavior | PSYC | 360 | 3 | Sherry Britt | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Effects of recreational and therapeutic drugs on the brain and behavior. Coverage includes depressants, stimulants, narcotics, hallucinogens, and psychotherapeutics drugs. A major component of the course includes understanding addiction and how it is treated. Students may not receive credit for PSYC 360 and HLTH/HHP 351. (F) | |||||||
| 21489 | New Test/E Christian Origins | RLST | 360 | 3 | Daniel Pigg | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) A survey of the New Testament, with attention to theological perspectives, historical contexts, and literary forms (i.e., gospel, history, epistle, and apocalypse). An introduction to the methods of biblical interpretation. Attention will be given to the interpretation of these texts in the early Jesus Movement and by the later Christian community. (Sp) | |||||||
| 21521 | Elementary Spanish | SPAN | 111 | 3 | Harriette Spiegel | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) (TBR: SPAN 1010) An introductory course emphasizing listening, speaking, reading and writing. May be used to remove an entrance deficiency or for students with no prior experience in this language. After passing 111, students will take the second semester of the elementary sequence, 122. Three classroom hours. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21522 | Elem Spanish | SPAN | 122 | 3 | Harriette Spiegel | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An introductory course emphasizing listening, speaking, reading and writing. Prereq: SPAN 111 or 115 or equivalent as determined by the department. Three classroom hours. | |||||||
| 22209 | Interm Spanish | SPAN | 222 | 3 | Harriette Spiegel | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Grammar review, reading, writing and conversation. Prereq: SPAN 122 or equivalent as determined by the department. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21539 | Children with Exceptionalities | SPED | 300 | 3 | Jennifer Dickerson | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An introductory course designed to provide an overview of the field of special education. Principles, characteristics, programs, special needs, legal requirements and instructional strategies related to the education of children with exceptionalities. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21490 | Hum Diversity & Oppressed Popu | SWRK | 220 | 3 | Shelby East | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Focuses on the dynamics and consequences of discrimination, economic deprivation and oppression on people of color, women, gay and lesbian persons. Other populations at risk are examined and distinguished by age, ethnicity, culture, class and physical or mental ability. Exploration of personal and professional beliefs, values, roles and norms of culturally different clients and the use of culture in formulating appropriate intervention. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21491 | Social Work Prog Orientation | SWRK | 290 | 2 | Cayce Batts | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (2) Focuses on disseminating specific requirements for students accepted into the social work program including Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Individualized Student Success Plans (ISSP), and Community Service, Volunteer Placement requirements. Student participation in 25 hours of community service is required. Prereq: Initial Progression and Purchase of Tevera Tracking Software | |||||||
| 21492 | Social Welfare Policies & Serv | SWRK | 300 | 3 | Cayce Batts | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Focuses on the identification of and relationship between social problems and social welfare policy. Emphasis is on social policy analysis using principles of social and economic justice as well as on intervention strategies at the local, state, national and global levels. Prereq: Approval for initial progression. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21493 | Alcohol and Drugs | SWRK | 365 | 3 | Shelby East | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) The effects of alcohol and other drugs on the brain and behavior. Takes a look at the components of addiction, and aspects of AOD treatment, including levels of treatment, genetic components impacting addiction and treatment, and best practices in AOD treatment. (As needed) | |||||||
| 21494 | SWRK Research & Evaluation | SWRK | 410 | 3 | Cayce Batts | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Introduces students to quantitative and qualitative methods of research used in social work. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s ability to ethically use scientific inquiry as part of evidence based social work practice. Specific understanding of steps of evidence based practice are used as a tool for adding to the knowledge base of social work practice, evaluating one’s own practice and evaluating social service programs. Prereq: Approval for initial progression. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21495 | SpTp:DeathLoss&Brevement | SWRK | 425 | 3 | Lisa Clifton | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (1-3) Selected topics of current interest and importance. Prereq: Instructor’s approval. Course may be repeated with different topics. A maximum of nine credit hours can be counted toward a degree in Social Work. (As needed | |||||||
| 21507 | Hum Behav & Soc Env I | SWRK | 320 | 3 | Ivan Alvarado | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| (3) Introduction to theories that influence a holistic ecological perspective that includes biological, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual development through childhood. General systems theory is used to provide a social work orientation to the understanding of human behavior in individuals, small groups, large groups, communities and formal organizations. Social and economic factors as well as sex/gender and race are considered as determinants of behavior. Prereq: Approval for initial progression. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21513 | Human Behav & Social Envr II | SWRK | 330 | 3 | Ivan Alvarado | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) The presentation of a holistic ecological perspective which analyzes the life-cycle and organizational functioning focusing on the period from early adolescence through very old age, as well as the effects on systems of diversity, oppression and populations-at-risk. Emphasis is placed on the interactional processes involved in a broad cultural range of socialization of the individual as a member of the family unit, social groups, organizations and communities. Prereq: Approval for initial progression. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 22444 | Hum Diversity & Oppressed Popu | SWRK | 220 | 3 | Shelby East | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Focuses on the dynamics and consequences of discrimination, economic deprivation and oppression on people of color, women, gay and lesbian persons. Other populations at risk are examined and distinguished by age, ethnicity, culture, class and physical or mental ability. Exploration of personal and professional beliefs, values, roles and norms of culturally different clients and the use of culture in formulating appropriate intervention. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21931 | Residency II Seminar | TCED | 401 | 3 | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| (3) Structured seminar for advanced discussion with focus on application and analysis of teaching knowledge, instructional, classroom and behavioral management, variety in methodology, discipline, professionalism and ethical behavior. Deep dive seminars for successful completion of state mandated licensure assessments are a significant focus of the course. Emphasis will also be placed on oral expression and written communication. Prereq: Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP). (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21939 | Student Teaching K-5 Placement | TCED | 402 | 5 | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | |
| (5) Supervised student teaching in a grade appropriate setting for the licensure area being pursued for a minimum of 9 weeks. Must be taken with TCED 401 and TCED 403. Prereq: Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), completion of all specialty area and professional education requirements, and Praxis exams required for licensure. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21941 | Student Teaching K-5 Place II | TCED | 403 | 4 | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| (4) Supervised student teaching in a grade appropriate setting for the licensure area being pursued for a minimum of 7 weeks. Must be taken with TCED 401 and TCED 402. Prereq: Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), completion of all specialty area and professional education requirements, and Praxis exams required for licensure. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 22057 | Theatre Appreciation | THEA | 110 | 3 | Ann Hollis | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An overview of contemporary theatre and drama, initiating basic critical analysis of art and theatre as art in relation to various other art forms and popular entertainment. Particular attention is given to theatre's place in society, its diversity and its relevance to students today. Notable connections are made between theatre and the familiar world of Hollywood, television and film. The roles of the actor, director, playwright and designer are surveyed. (Theatre Appreciation) | |||||||
| 21496 | Intro Veterinary Technology | VET | 200 | 2 | Mallory Edwards | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (2) Introductory course on the role of the veterinary technician in the veterinary profession. Emphasis placed on ethics, professionalism, legal applications, value of professional organizations, importance of life-long learning, and safety issues. Veterinary office management and computer skills are also covered. Two one-hour lectures. (F) | |||||||
| 21503 | Vet Tech Medical Terminology | VET | 300 | 2 | Matthew Chesnut | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (2) Medical terminology in veterinary medicine. Emphasizes the structure of medical terms and determination of meaning based on prefixes, root words, and suffixes. Directional and descriptive terms are covered. Two one-hour lectures. (F) | |||||||
| 22294 | Intro Veterinary Technology | VET | 200 | 2 | Mallory Edwards | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (2) Introductory course on the role of the veterinary technician in the veterinary profession. Emphasis placed on ethics, professionalism, legal applications, value of professional organizations, importance of life-long learning, and safety issues. Veterinary office management and computer skills are also covered. Two one-hour lectures. (F) | |||||||
| 22295 | Vet Tech Medical Terminology | VET | 300 | 2 | Matthew Chesnut | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (2) Medical terminology in veterinary medicine. Emphasizes the structure of medical terms and determination of meaning based on prefixes, root words, and suffixes. Directional and descriptive terms are covered. Two one-hour lectures. (F) | |||||||
| 22191 | Game Ecology & Mgmt: Topics | WBIO | 311 | 3 | Robert Lewis | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3-6) This course will be offered in two sections, each which may be taken for 3 hours credit (6 hours total). The first section, Waterfowl, is taught online and deals with the ducks and geese of North America, with an emphasis on those common along the Mississippi Flyway. The second section, General, covers waterfowl, big game, small game, upland game birds, and furbearers. The course will provide students with our most up-to-date scientific knowledge of the ecology of those species and with a basic understanding of the tools used by wildlife scientists and managers to maintain healthy populations. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to provide an overview of the range and status of the species of interest at a continental scale; detail the range, life history, behavior and habitat of the species of interest in Tennessee; explain the management history and recovery efforts for the species in Tennessee; understand essential components of habitat management, including establishment of refugia, food plots, native habitat provision, etc; and describe harvest management practices and policy. (as needed) | |||||||
| 22293 | Game Ecology & Mgmt: Topics | WBIO | 311 | 3 | Robert Lewis | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3-6) This course will be offered in two sections, each which may be taken for 3 hours credit (6 hours total). The first section, Waterfowl, is taught online and deals with the ducks and geese of North America, with an emphasis on those common along the Mississippi Flyway. The second section, General, covers waterfowl, big game, small game, upland game birds, and furbearers. The course will provide students with our most up-to-date scientific knowledge of the ecology of those species and with a basic understanding of the tools used by wildlife scientists and managers to maintain healthy populations. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to provide an overview of the range and status of the species of interest at a continental scale; detail the range, life history, behavior and habitat of the species of interest in Tennessee; explain the management history and recovery efforts for the species in Tennessee; understand essential components of habitat management, including establishment of refugia, food plots, native habitat provision, etc; and describe harvest management practices and policy. (as needed) | |||||||
Spring 2025 Graduate Courses
| Crn | Title | Subject | Course | Credit Hours | Instructor Name | Start Date | End Date |
| 21861 | Managerial Accounting | ACCT | 711 | 3 | Ben Le | Feb 12, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| (4) Study of accounting as it applies to the managerial function. Includes both managerial input into the accounting system and managerial use of accounting information. Prereq: ACCT 201 or 300. This course may not be used to meet MAc degree requirements. (F) | |||||||
| 21863 | Managerial Accounting | ACCT | 711 | 3 | Yu-Ho Chi | Feb 12, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| (4) Study of accounting as it applies to the managerial function. Includes both managerial input into the accounting system and managerial use of accounting information. Prereq: ACCT 201 or 300. This course may not be used to meet MAc degree requirements. (F) | |||||||
| 21351 | Seminar Internat'l Ag Trade | AGEC | 735 | 3 | Rachna Tewari | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Theory and practice in international trade in agricultural and food products with emphasis on real-world problems. Trade policy, trade law, customs practices, exchange rates and their impact on trade in the U.S. and world agriculture. Developing real-world export marketing plans including research, pricing, distribution systems, financing and pro forma invoicing. Discussions of major global trade issues. (As needed) | |||||||
| 21345 | Statistical Methods Ag/Nat Res | AGRI | 741 | 3 | Thomas DePriest | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Statistical techniques used in design and analysis of experiments in agriculture and natural resources management. T-tests, analysis of variance, mean separation, regression and correlation, experimental design and analysis, interpretation of research results, analysis and interpretation of survey information. Prereq: MATH 210 or equivalent or instructor’s approval. (As needed) | |||||||
| 22192 | Sp Tps in Business:Sports Law | BADM | 751 | 3 | Patrick Baker | Feb 12, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| 22193 | Sp Tps in Business: Sports Law | BADM | 751 | 3 | Patrick Baker | Mar 17, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| 22156 | Civil Liberties | CJ | 703 | 3 | Danny Pirtle | Feb 12, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| (3) Study of the legal and moral responsibility of the criminal justice system to individual rights and the relationship of law to political, economic, and social systems. (F-even, Su-odd) | |||||||
| 22157 | Applied Research Crim Justice | CJ | 705 | 3 | Jasmine Drake | Mar 17, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of conducting and applying research through multiple methods. Statistical and/or qualitative software will be utilized. Ethical considerations of conducting field research and IRB applications will be addressed. A major research project will be initiated in this course. (Sp-odd, Su-even) | |||||||
| 22158 | Public Police Analysis | CJ | 718 | 3 | Danny Pirtle | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 11, 2025 |
| (3) This course focuses on methods of conducting public policy analysis. Students will learn how to apply tools of policy analysis in order to make critical public decisions. (As Needed) | |||||||
| 22159 | Pub Safety & Incident Command | CJ | 720 | 3 | Melody Threadcraft | Feb 12, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| (3) Planning, response and assistance for organizations and communities overwhelmed by actual or anticipated events, natural/manmade disasters, acts of terrorism, or incidents. (As Needed) | |||||||
| 22161 | Mass Care & Emergency Assist | CJ | 721 | 3 | Nicola Davis Bivens | Mar 17, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Emergency support resources, essential services, and statutory programs when the needs of disaster or incident survivors exceed local community and area government capabilities. (As Needed) | |||||||
| 21534 | Internship Elementary School | COUN | 790 | 3 | Jessica Casarez | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Includes 300 hours of supervised experience in Pre K-6 school settings (120 hours must be direct client contact hours). Students will plan and manage all facets of the counseling program including counseling with students, coordinating the program and consulting with student support personnel, parents and community resources. Students may enroll in one additional course while enrolled in the internship course. Prereq: COUN 785 and admission to counseling candidacy. Students may enroll in internship during their last two semesters of coursework. Application must be submitted the semester prior to enrollment. Course graded on Pass/Fail basis. | |||||||
| 21535 | Classroom Mgmt for School Coun | COUN | 705 | 3 | Tabitha Cude | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course provides an introduction to teaching classroom lessons and managing a classroom or large group of students in a school setting. Topics addressed will include fundamental learning theories; writing classroom lesson plans; and strategies for classroom management. (Fall , Spring) | |||||||
| 21536 | Group Dynamics | COUN | 740 | 3 | Tabitha Cude | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) A study of group processes, techniques and ethical issues involved in using groups for counseling and personal and interpersonal growth opportunities. Topics of course investigation include the study of leadership, communication skills, stress management and career development. Pre-req: admission to the graduate counseling program or consent of instructor. (F, Su) | |||||||
| 21537 | Org/Adm School Couns Serv/Prog | COUN | 786 | 3 | Tabitha Cude | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Emphasis on the counselors’ need to have a knowledge base on the functions, organization, administrative principles and evaluation of counseling services in Pre K-12 schools, college and junior colleges, community agencies and counseling or mental health centers. The student will prepare a proposal/project for the organization and administration of a counseling program that is specific to his/her career goals. Students will be involved in designing a counseling program for a specific school setting that is congruent with their career objectives. Project also includes preparation of sample lesson plans to be incorporated into classroom counseling units. Pre-req: admission to the graduate counseling program or consent of instructor. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21540 | Principles Crisis Intervention | COUN | 748 | 3 | David Dietrich | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course is an introduction to crisis counseling. Students will gain an understanding of crisis theory. A particular emphasis will be placed on using case studies in order to apply crisis intervention strategies in a variety of crisis situations. Pre-req: admission to the graduate counseling program or consent of instructor.(Su) | |||||||
| 21541 | Individual Appraisal | COUN | 760 | 3 | David Dietrich | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) A study of representative psychological and educational test/inventories including the rationale which underlies testing or assessment of individuals for educational or guidance purposes. Practice in the use and appraisal of instruments and techniques for understanding the individual, including both testing and non-testing interview or developmental history procedures. Pre-req: admission to the graduate counseling program or consent of instructor. (Maymester) | |||||||
| 21545 | Clinical Mental Health Couns | COUN | 783 | 3 | Melissa Galica | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) A survey of the history of mental health counseling and the counselor’s role in prevention, intervention, advocacy, conflict resolution, and policy development and legislation related to mental health services in community agencies, private practice, clinics, hospitals, and other institutions. Barriers to services will be identified and special attention will be paid to how the confluence of barriers impacts the counselor’s ability to assess and advocate for individual and community needs, to facilitate conflict resolution, to deliver services, and to secure resources for programs designed to serve vulnerable populations. Pre-req: admission to the graduate counseling program or consent of instructor.(As needed) | |||||||
| 21548 | Mental Health Psychopathology | COUN | 750 | 3 | Covington Hanley | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course reviews concepts of personality development and factors influencing it, as well as psychopathology as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Psychiatric Disorders. Pre-req: admission to the graduate counseling program or consent of instructor.(Sp) | |||||||
| 21549 | Counseling Practicum | COUN | 785 | 3 | Covington Hanley | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3)This course has an academic component with two foci; first, the personal and professional exploration of students assuming the role of counselor-in-training; and, second, the concentrated study and practice of specific counseling theory through the completion of readings, written assignments, and role plays. The course also requires a supervised clinical experience at a clinical mental health counseling facility under the direct supervision of a licensed mental health professional. Includes 100 hours; 40 of those hours must be in direct contact with clients/students. Relationship-building skills, listening skills, fact-finding skills, reflective skills, summarizing skills, role-playing, simulation, and actual experiences with clients in counseling are investigated. Professional liability insurance is required. Enrollment is by application and permission of the instructor. The course must be completed near the end of the program but before the first internship. (This course has an academic component with two foci; first, the personal and professional exploration of students assuming the role of counselor-in-training; and, second, the concentrated study and practice of specific counseling theory through the completion of readings, written assignments, and role plays. The course also requires a supervised clinical experience at a clinical mental health counseling facility under the direct supervision of a licensed mental health professional. Includes 100 hours; 40 of those hours must be in direct contact with clients/students. Relationship-building skills, listening skills, fact-finding skills, reflective skills, summarizing skills, role-playing, simulation, and actual experiences with clients in counseling are investigated. Professional liability insurance is required. Enrollment is by application and permission of the instructor. The course must be completed near the end of the program but before the first internship. Pre-req: COUN 725, admissions to counseling candidacy and instructor's approval. (F,Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 21550 | Internship I CMH/SA/Addict | COUN | 788 | 3 | Covington Hanley | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This internship provides opportunity for students in the Clinical Mental Health, Student Affairs, and Addictions specializations to develop skills in counseling on site. Case experiences are discussed under the supervision of faculty. Students complete a minimum of 300 hours on site that includes 120 client contact hours (group and individual) and 15 hours of supervision. Favorable final evaluations by the site supervisor and faculty are required for credit. Students may enroll in one additional course while enrolled in the internship course. Course may be repeated as needed for different specializations. Prereq: COUN 785 and admission to counseling candidacy. Students may enroll in internship during their last two semesters of coursework. Application must be submitted the semester prior to enrollment. Course graded on Pass/Fail basis. | |||||||
| 21551 | Internship II CMH/SA/Add | COUN | 792 | 3 | Covington Hanley | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This internship provides the opportunity for students in the Clinical Mental Health, Student Affairs, and Addictions specializations to develop skills in counseling on site. Case experiences are discussed under the supervision of faculty. Students complete a minimum of 300 hours on site that includes 120 client contact hours (group and individual) and 15 hours of supervision. Favorable final evaluations by the site supervisor and faculty are required for credit. Students may enroll in one additional course while enrolled in the internship course. Course may be repeated as needed for different specializations. Prereq: COUN 785 and admission to counseling candidacy. Students may enroll in internship during their last two semesters of coursework. Application must be submitted the semester prior to enrollment. Course graded on Pass/Fail basis. | |||||||
| 21552 | Intro Marital & Family Couns | COUN | 781 | 3 | Shea Hightower | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An exploration of the basic philosophy, goals and techniques associated with the major theories of marital and family counseling. Pre-req: admission to the graduate counseling program or consent of instructor.(Summer) | |||||||
| 21553 | Introduction to Counseling | COUN | 620 | 3 | ZeVida Jones | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An orientation to counseling, counseling skills and principles including sociological, historical and philosophical foundations of the counseling profession. Topics include professional dispositions and behavior, ethical standards, multicultural perspectives of counseling, contemporary trends or issues in counseling, and the role and importance of professional counseling organizations. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21554 | Grow/Dev Life Span Birth-Adult | COUN | 716 | 3 | ZeVida Jones | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Emphasis on theory and research on social, emotional and cognitive development over the life with emphasis on educational settings. Cannot receive credit for both EDPG/COUN 716 and TCED 716. Pre-req: admission to the graduate counseling program or consent of instructor. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 21555 | Counseling Practicum | COUN | 785 | 3 | ZeVida Jones | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3)This course has an academic component with two foci; first, the personal and professional exploration of students assuming the role of counselor-in-training; and, second, the concentrated study and practice of specific counseling theory through the completion of readings, written assignments, and role plays. The course also requires a supervised clinical experience at a clinical mental health counseling facility under the direct supervision of a licensed mental health professional. Includes 100 hours; 40 of those hours must be in direct contact with clients/students. Relationship-building skills, listening skills, fact-finding skills, reflective skills, summarizing skills, role-playing, simulation, and actual experiences with clients in counseling are investigated. Professional liability insurance is required. Enrollment is by application and permission of the instructor. The course must be completed near the end of the program but before the first internship. (This course has an academic component with two foci; first, the personal and professional exploration of students assuming the role of counselor-in-training; and, second, the concentrated study and practice of specific counseling theory through the completion of readings, written assignments, and role plays. The course also requires a supervised clinical experience at a clinical mental health counseling facility under the direct supervision of a licensed mental health professional. Includes 100 hours; 40 of those hours must be in direct contact with clients/students. Relationship-building skills, listening skills, fact-finding skills, reflective skills, summarizing skills, role-playing, simulation, and actual experiences with clients in counseling are investigated. Professional liability insurance is required. Enrollment is by application and permission of the instructor. The course must be completed near the end of the program but before the first internship. Pre-req: COUN 725, admissions to counseling candidacy and instructor's approval. (F,Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 21561 | Research in Counseling | COUN | 710 | 3 | Derrick Shepard | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course is an introduction to historical, experimental, descriptive and survey research in the field of counseling. Research techniques, the analysis of research results, and the uses of research in counseling and in program evaluation are explored. Topics covered include research methodology and basic statistical concepts. Cannot receive credit for both EDFN 710 and COUN 710. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate counseling program or consent of the instructor. (Fall , Spring, Summer) | |||||||
| 21562 | Multicultural Issues in Educat | COUN | 721 | 3 | Derrick Shepard | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Emphasis is on multicultural issues in the practice of clinical mental health and school counseling. Students will develop knowledge, self-awareness and skill competencies for effectiveness in counseling mental health clients and students from diverse backgrounds. Credit cannot be received for both EDFN 720 and COUN 721 (F,Sp) | |||||||
| 21563 | Theor and Tech of Counseling | COUN | 725 | 3 | Derrick Shepard | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course provides a detailed review of the theoretical foundations of major counseling theories and techniques applicable to children/adolescents/adults. Students will practice basic counseling skills in role plays and assignments as well as practice use of specific counseling theories. (F,Sp) | |||||||
| 21565 | Internship Secondary School | COUN | 789 | 3 | Whitney Dodson | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Includes 300 hours of supervised experience in 7-12 school settings (120 hours must be direct client contact hours). Students will plan Counseling 377 Course Descriptions and manage all facets of the counseling program including counseling with students, coordinating the program and consulting with student support personnel, parents and community resources. Students may enroll in one additional course while enrolled in the internship course. Prereq: COUN 785 and admission to counseling candidacy. Students may enroll in internship during their last two semesters of coursework. Application must be submitted the semester prior to enrollment. Course graded on Pass/Fail basis. | |||||||
| 22456 | Theor and Tech of Counseling | COUN | 725 | 3 | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| (3) This course provides a detailed review of the theoretical foundations of major counseling theories and techniques applicable to children/adolescents/adults. Students will practice basic counseling skills in role plays and assignments as well as practice use of specific counseling theories. (F,Sp) | |||||||
| 22461 | Mental Health Psychopathology | COUN | 750 | 3 | Melissa Galica | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course reviews concepts of personality development and factors influencing it, as well as psychopathology as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Psychiatric Disorders. Pre-req: admission to the graduate counseling program or consent of instructor.(Sp) | |||||||
| 21864 | Managerial Economics | ECON | 710 | 3 | William Davis | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 11, 2025 |
| (4) Applications of economic theory, management problems from an economic point of view using decision-making tools in managing enterprises. (F) | |||||||
| 21865 | Managerial Economics | ECON | 710 | 3 | William Davis | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 11, 2025 |
| (4) Applications of economic theory, management problems from an economic point of view using decision-making tools in managing enterprises. (F) | |||||||
| 21581 | Educ Assessment and Eval | EDEV | 761 | 3 | Stanton Watson | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| (3) Construction, use and interpretation of teacher-made and standardized instruments for measuring pupil development. Emphasis on the determination of different estimates of reliability and validity and an introduction to questionnaire and test construction. Prereq: Admission to Teacher Education. Credit cannot be given for both EDEV 661 and EDEV 761. Prereq: Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP). | |||||||
| 21588 | Educ Assessment and Eval | EDEV | 761 | 3 | Mary Giles | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Construction, use and interpretation of teacher-made and standardized instruments for measuring pupil development. Emphasis on the determination of different estimates of reliability and validity and an introduction to questionnaire and test construction. Prereq: Admission to Teacher Education. Credit cannot be given for both EDEV 661 and EDEV 761. Prereq: Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP). | |||||||
| 21587 | Fost Cultural Comp Classroom | EDFN | 700 | 3 | Austin Ferrell | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course provides in-depth opportunities for teacher candidates to explore the impact of cultural competencies on diverse learners in the contemporary classroom. Teacher candidates will examine cross-cultural experiences in P-12 classrooms related to the holistic approach to teaching diverse learners through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Field experience may be required. (As Needed) | |||||||
| 21596 | Multicultural Issues Educ/Coun | EDFN | 720 | 3 | Harriette Spiegel | Mar 17, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Emphasis is on multicultural education and cultural foundations in education and counseling; developing knowledge, self-awareness and skill competencies for effectiveness in teaching and counseling services in Pre K-12 schools. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 22236 | Multicultural Issues Educ/Coun | EDFN | 720 | 3 | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | |
| (3) Emphasis is on multicultural education and cultural foundations in education and counseling; developing knowledge, self-awareness and skill competencies for effectiveness in teaching and counseling services in Pre K-12 schools. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 22322 | Research In Education | EDFN | 710 | 3 | Daniel Kelso | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| (3) This course is an introduction to historical, experimental, descriptive, and survey research as they relate to seeking solutions to problems within the field of education. Research techniques, the analysis of research results, and the uses of research are explored. Students will complete in-depth library research, including research for individual classroom purposes, as well as writing research proposals in American Psychological Association (APA) format. The knowledge bases will cover both the consumer and producer perspectives of research. Research methodology, techniques, and literature review information will be addressed. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 22404 | Fost Cultural Comp Classroom | EDFN | 700 | 3 | Laura Plunk | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| (3) This course provides in-depth opportunities for teacher candidates to explore the impact of cultural competencies on diverse learners in the contemporary classroom. Teacher candidates will examine cross-cultural experiences in P-12 classrooms related to the holistic approach to teaching diverse learners through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Field experience may be required. (As Needed) | |||||||
| 21531 | Clinical Practice | EDLD | 750 | 3 | Amanda Batts | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Candidates will utilize a systems approach in collaboration with mentor principals to establish an instructional focus with accompanying strategies to improve student achievement. They will communicate to multiple stakeholders the theory of action that underpins the instructional focus and accompanying strategies. Candidates will demonstrate their proficiency to lead successfully continuous school improvement efforts by: applying systems thinking to implement and continuously monitor the Change Project in alignment with the School Improvement Plan. leading, monitoring, and evaluating curriculum alignment and equitable instruction and assessments, managing all resources equitably to ensure a safe learning environment for the implementation of the School Improvement Plan. Clinical (Field) Experience is required. | |||||||
| 21532 | Clinical Practice II | EDLD | 780 | 3 | Amanda Batts | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Candidates will utilize a systems approach in collaboration with mentor principals to establish an instructional focus with accompanying strategies to improve student achievement. They will communicate to multiple stakeholders the theory of action that underpins the instructional focus and accompanying strategies. Prereq: must be taken during the last semester of coursework. | |||||||
| 21573 | Organizational Business Mgt | EDLD | 715 | 3 | Gregory Barclay | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| (3) Focuses on the knowledge, skills, and practices necessary to improve management, communication, technology, school level governance, and operation systems tin order to develop and improve data informed and equitable school resource plans and to applu laws, policies, and regulations. Clinical (Field) Experience is required. | |||||||
| 21574 | Equitable&Culturally Resp Prac | EDLD | 755 | 3 | Amanda Batts | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| (3) Effective school leaders actively engage their teams in exploring key principles of equity as a way to understand the communities they serve. Effective school leaders guide their teachers and staff in uncovering their own biases and assumptions, identify key areas for staff development and growth, and facilitate a culture of learning as they integrate practices to address the diverse needs of the students and families within their communities. Effective school leaders are aware of their own personal biases and assumptions in order to guide staff in developing a shared understanding of cultural responsiveness and equity, so that each student can receive the quality education they deserve. Clinical (Field) Experience is required. | |||||||
| 21584 | Leading Educational Change | EDLD | 775 | 3 | Gregory Barclay | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Effective school administrators are intentional about advocating for or hiring and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive staff who have the ability to function in cross-cultural settings and with people from different cultures, races, and backgrounds. Effective leaders also look for ways to identify, select, develop, and mentor culturally responsive and diverse staff representing the demographics of the school and community that they serve. An inclusive learning environment respects diversity and equity, selects culturally responsive staff and provides opportunities for students to learn and improve when they are taught by staff who often look like them, have the same shared experiences and who are focused on providing a rigorous and personalized education for each student. Clinical (Field) Experience is required. | |||||||
| 21585 | Measurement & Decision Making | EDLD | 745 | 3 | Amanda Batts | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3)Culturally responsive school leaders guide teachers to interpret and use data in ways that recognize the importance of the including students’ cultural identities in all aspects of school life. Culturally responsive principals focus on the assets of students when they collect data, ask probing questions to help analyze root causes that may explain the data, and respond by establishing practices that recognize the inherent role and impact of culture and history upon learning and development. When educators intentionally review and respond to data through a culturally responsive lens, they make decisions that acknowledge and reduce privileges, confront individual and institutional bias; and take action for improvement that provide equitable opportunities and equitable outcomes for each student. | |||||||
| 21579 | Teaching with Technology | EDST | 750 | 3 | Michael Spaulding | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| (3) This course provides a research-based overview of the use of a variety of media and technology tools as an integrated part of the teaching and learning process. Emphasis is on current technology-related issues in schools and the use of technology to promote learner-centered classroom environments. Credit cannot be received for both EDST 750 and IDT 750. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21582 | Models Instr, Curric Dev, Adv | EDST | 710 | 3 | Alisa Wilson | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| (3) Advanced principles of curriculum and instruction as applied to education; study of a variety of curriculum designs used regularly or experimentally; development and organization of the curriculum; analysis of current practices, problems and trends in education; an exploration of significant alternative approaches to teaching in education; examination of ethical practices related to implementation of programs with consideration given to issues of diversity and school culture. (Su) | |||||||
| 21593 | Teaching with Technology | EDST | 750 | 3 | Michael Spaulding | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course provides a research-based overview of the use of a variety of media and technology tools as an integrated part of the teaching and learning process. Emphasis is on current technology-related issues in schools and the use of technology to promote learner-centered classroom environments. Credit cannot be received for both EDST 750 and IDT 750. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21858 | Selected Problems In Educ | EDST | 640 | 3 | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| (3) A study of selected problems and issues affecting education. Prereq:Admission to Teacher Education or Instructor’s approval. (As needed) | |||||||
| 22256 | Selected Problems In Educ | EDST | 640 | 3 | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| (3) A study of selected problems and issues affecting education. Prereq:Admission to Teacher Education or Instructor’s approval. (As needed) | |||||||
| 21547 | Methods Teach Elem Classroom | ELED | 730 | 3 | Mary Giles | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Exploration and examination of the content and concepts of the elementary content curricula as well as an investigation of methods and materials and a review of relevant research. Links the theoretical foundations of teaching to active and diverse learning using research-based strategies while supporting the development of literacy in the content area. Includes unit planning, writing lesson plan, and practical teaching exercises. Directed experience in public schools. Must make a B or better. Pre-Req: Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP); TCED 730 and EDEV 761; Must make a B or better. (Fall , Spring) | |||||||
| 21942 | Student Teaching | ELED | 793 | 3 | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| (3) Supervised student teaching in a diverse grade-appropriate setting for the licensure area being pursued. Must be taken with TCED 702. Pre-Req: Admission to the Education Preparation Program (EPP), and completion of all specialized teaching strategies/methods courses, and Praxis exams required for licensure. (Fall , Spring) | |||||||
| 21956 | Student Teaching | ELED | 793 | 3 | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| (3) Supervised student teaching in a diverse grade-appropriate setting for the licensure area being pursued. Must be taken with TCED 702. Pre-Req: Admission to the Education Preparation Program (EPP), and completion of all specialized teaching strategies/methods courses, and Praxis exams required for licensure. (Fall , Spring) | |||||||
| 21407 | Research Methods FCS | FCS | 791 | 3 | Melissa Wood | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Topics and methods in family and consumer sciences research. Development of research proposals. (Sp) | |||||||
| 21866 | Corporate Finance | FIN | 710 | 3 | Mahmoud Haddad | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 11, 2025 |
| (4) An analysis of the problems associated with the internal financial management of business enterprises through the application of decision-making methods. Prereq: ACCT 711 or 201 or 300; and ECON 710, or 201 and 202. (Sp) | |||||||
| 21867 | Corporate Finance | FIN | 710 | 3 | Mahmoud Haddad | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 11, 2025 |
| (4) An analysis of the problems associated with the internal financial management of business enterprises through the application of decision-making methods. Prereq: ACCT 711 or 201 or 300; and ECON 710, or 201 and 202. (Sp) | |||||||
| 21575 | Student Dev & Eng in Higher Ed | HIED | 753 | 3 | Daniel Kelso | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| (3) This course is designed to familiarize students with major theories of student development, and apply key theoretical concepts that address students’ cognitive, intellectual, identity/personality, ethical, moral, career, and social development during the college years. Pre-req: admission to the graduate counseling program or consent of instructor. (Sp) | |||||||
| 21576 | Higher Education Law | HIED | 761 | 3 | Daniel Kelso | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| (3) A study of federal and state laws and policy related to institutions of higher education. Students will examine legal and compliance issues facing institutions of higher education. Instruction will cover areas of data and personal privacy (HIPAA and FERPA), disabilities (ADA), student rights and campus safety (Title IX), tort liability, financial compliance (Title IV), and other relevant topics through discussions, projects, research and case studies in higher education. (As Needed) | |||||||
| 21577 | Higher Education Law | HIED | 761 | 3 | John Lewter | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| (3) A study of federal and state laws and policy related to institutions of higher education. Students will examine legal and compliance issues facing institutions of higher education. Instruction will cover areas of data and personal privacy (HIPAA and FERPA), disabilities (ADA), student rights and campus safety (Title IX), tort liability, financial compliance (Title IV), and other relevant topics through discussions, projects, research and case studies in higher education. (As Needed) | |||||||
| 21578 | Student Dev & Eng in Higher Ed | HIED | 753 | 3 | James Mantooth | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| (3) This course is designed to familiarize students with major theories of student development, and apply key theoretical concepts that address students’ cognitive, intellectual, identity/personality, ethical, moral, career, and social development during the college years. Pre-req: admission to the graduate counseling program or consent of instructor. (Sp) | |||||||
| 21589 | Diversity & Equity Higher Educ | HIED | 721 | 3 | Annie Jones | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Emphasis is on multicultural education and cultural foundations in higher education; developing knowledge, self-awareness and skill competencies for effectiveness in teaching and counseling services in higher education. | |||||||
| 21590 | Recruit, Reten, & Strt Enrl Mg | HIED | 711 | 3 | Daniel Kelso | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An overview of the field of enrollment management focused on the marketing, communications, recruitment, orientation and retention of college students. It examines how enrollment management shapes institutional policy and decisions including budgets, personnel, academic programs and new initiatives. Students will engage in the review of actual enrollment plans and the creation of a strategic enrollment management (SEM) plan for an institution of higher learning. (As Needed) | |||||||
| 21591 | Recruit, Reten, & Strt Enrl Mg | HIED | 711 | 3 | James Mantooth | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An overview of the field of enrollment management focused on the marketing, communications, recruitment, orientation and retention of college students. It examines how enrollment management shapes institutional policy and decisions including budgets, personnel, academic programs and new initiatives. Students will engage in the review of actual enrollment plans and the creation of a strategic enrollment management (SEM) plan for an institution of higher learning. (As Needed) | |||||||
| 21592 | Diversity & Equity Higher Educ | HIED | 721 | 3 | Marquis McCloud | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Emphasis is on multicultural education and cultural foundations in higher education; developing knowledge, self-awareness and skill competencies for effectiveness in teaching and counseling services in higher education. | |||||||
| 22235 | Capstone Proj High Educ Lead | HIED | 791 | 3 | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| (3) Students will be required to synthesize and apply skills and content from across the Higher Education Leadership curriculum to research, analyze and report on a Higher Education Institution focusing on governance, finance, enrollment management, DEI, student engagement and development, history, research, and academic affairs. Students earning a grade of at least B in the course have represented successful completion of the Capstone Project. Students not earning at least a B will be required to retake HIED 791. HIED 791 will be completed in the final semester of coursework and will be offered in the 2nd term of Fall, Spring, and Summer. Pre-Req: All HIED courses must be completed prior to taking HIED 791. No other coursework may be taken with HIED 791. (Fall , Spring , Summer) | |||||||
| 21868 | Leadership & Organiza Behavior | MGT | 710 | 3 | Paul McCullough | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 11, 2025 |
| (4) This course will address the theory of how organizations are structured. The course explores the behavioral side of organizations at both the macro and micro levels. The evolving body of empirical, literary, philosophical and case/experiential knowledge will be discussed to enhance appreciation for the role of human action in the design and function of organizations including leadership and teamwork. (Sp) | |||||||
| 21869 | Human Resource Mgt | MGT | 750 | 3 | Benton Johnson | Mar 17, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An investigation of practices and problems associated with the management of people in contemporary organizations. Consideration is given to both individual and collective relationship situations. A case study approach is extensively utilized, including coverage of Human Resource Management Information Systems and union-management relations. (as needed) | |||||||
| 21870 | Employee Relations | MGT | 751 | 3 | Sean Walker | Mar 17, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) A study of the employee-management relationship in modern work organizations. Topics may include historical and current labor legislation, collective bargaining strategies, conflict resolution, and the impact of current national and global trends in human resource management. (As Needed) | |||||||
| 21871 | Seminar in Human Resources | MGT | 754 | 3 | Jamye Long | Feb 12, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| (3) A seminar focusing on current issues in the human resource environment. Topics will vary, but may include compliance, leadership, and managing workplace diversity and inclusion. Case studies and/or projects are utilized in this course with the goal of developing practical solutions for contemporary human resource issues. (As Needed) | |||||||
| 21872 | Business Policy & Strategy | MGT | 790 | 3 | Brandon Kilburn | Mar 17, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An advanced case study, integrating marketing, management, economics, finance and accounting of selected problems encountered in the management of typical organizations engaged in the production of goods and services. Problem analysis and decision making skills are emphasized in the context of the existing international environment. M.B.A. students must take this course during their last scheduled semester. Approval from the Graduate Coordinator is required before registering for this course. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 21873 | Business Policy & Strategy | MGT | 790 | 3 | Brandon Kilburn | Mar 17, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An advanced case study, integrating marketing, management, economics, finance and accounting of selected problems encountered in the management of typical organizations engaged in the production of goods and services. Problem analysis and decision making skills are emphasized in the context of the existing international environment. M.B.A. students must take this course during their last scheduled semester. Approval from the Graduate Coordinator is required before registering for this course. (F, Sp, Su) | |||||||
| 21874 | Marketing Strategy | MKTG | 710 | 3 | Ashley Kilburn | Feb 12, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| (4) This course is a seminar in history of marketing thought and current perspectives with managerial application. Topics will include marketing theory and philosophy, the creation of value through integrating the conception, production, distribution and exchange of goods, services and ideas, marketing planning, market identification and environments, product strategy, price strategy, channels strategy, promotional strategy and marketing assessment and control. (F) | |||||||
| 21875 | Marketing Strategy | MKTG | 710 | 3 | Hyung Jin Park | Feb 12, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| (4) This course is a seminar in history of marketing thought and current perspectives with managerial application. Topics will include marketing theory and philosophy, the creation of value through integrating the conception, production, distribution and exchange of goods, services and ideas, marketing planning, market identification and environments, product strategy, price strategy, channels strategy, promotional strategy and marketing assessment and control. (F) | |||||||
| 21426 | Social Media Management | MMSC | 605 | 3 | Tracy Rutledge | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course uses hands-on learning to examine the process of creating, implementing, and evaluating engaging social media programs; to learn current tools for managing social media; and to discuss factors involved in creating social media policies for organizations. (As needed) | |||||||
| 21427 | Media & Comm Theory for Prof | MMSC | 720 | 3 | Jessica Beckham | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course examines a wide range of media and communication theories that help professionals understand communication processes and strategies used to develop strategic communication initiatives in the workplace. (As needed) | |||||||
| 21428 | Crisis Communication | MMSC | 745 | 3 | Elton Ogg | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An introduction to crisis communication providing insights into key concepts, theoretical perspectives, essential critical thinking and planning skills necessary for effective crisis management within organizations. Topics will include issues management, risk management, relationship management, crisis planning and preparation, case studies, and development of crisis communication management plans. In addition to traditional methods, the class will engage in simulations, field trips and individual research to master the content area. (As needed) | |||||||
| 21512 | Leadership Theory & Practice | MMSC | 740 | 3 | Tracy Rutledge | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course is designed to engender understanding of various theoretical approaches and conceptualizations of leadership, as well as promote and develop interpersonal communication strategies for practical application in professional environments. (As needed) | |||||||
| 22272 | Independent Study | MMSC | 671 | 3 | Chara Van Horn | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) In-depth study of advanced communication principles or applied theory chosen by the student and approved by the instructor. (As needed) | |||||||
| 21979 | Intro to Research in Music Ed | MUED | 720 | 3 | Jody Blake | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| (3) Introduction to the field of research in music education with a focus on various types of research methodology. Historical, philosophical, quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, and action research will be discussed through critical inquiry, discussion, and review of current research articles. Additionally, students will apply research skills by collecting sources, exploring research journals, and writing a research proposal. (Spring) | |||||||
| 21982 | Current Issues in Music Educat | MUED | 740 | 3 | John Oelrich | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Exploration of current issues and trends in music education. Topics may include advocacy, curriculum trends, program administration, diversity, special populations, rehearsal problems, recent technological innovations, and non-traditional ensembles. Students will develop perspectives on various topics and devise solutions to current issues through written and verbal discussion. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21980 | Graduate Music Theory Review | MUS | 704 | 3 | Michael Mathenia | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| (3) This course is designed to provide students with a review of music theory skills in preparation for graduate coursework in music theory. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21981 | Composition | MUS | 625 | 1 | Michael Mathenia | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| (1) Prereq: MUS 222 or instructor’s approval. May be repeated for credit. (As needed) | |||||||
| 21983 | Advanced Tps in Music Theory | MUS | 706 | 3 | Michael Mathenia | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Selected topics in music theory. May be repeated for credit. Topics will be announced. Pre-Req: passing score on the diagnostic examination or MUS 704 with a grade of B or better (Fall) | |||||||
| 21984 | Composition | MUS | 625 | 1 | Michael Mathenia | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (1) Prereq: MUS 222 or instructor’s approval. May be repeated for credit. (As needed) | |||||||
| 21446 | Adv Natl Resource Econ | NRM | 730 | 3 | Joseph Mehlhorn | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Economic principles associated with natural resource use and preservation. Emphasis on economic analysis and policy decision making tools for natural resources and non-market goods. Valuation techniques such as benefit cost analysis, willingness to pay, willingness to accept, hedonic pricing, travel cost models, intertemporal substitution and issues related to economic and social efficiency will be discussed. (As needed) | |||||||
| 21448 | Prod of Biorenewable Resources | NRM | 722 | 3 | John Cole | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An exploration of plant species with potential as crops for industrial uses including biofuels. An overview of the chemistry of plant products and extraction techniques for useful products including biofuels, unique fatty acids and pharmaceuticals from new and existing crops. Will include a review of fundamental concepts in bioenergy and biobased products including engineering thermodynamics and organic chemistry. (Same as PLSC 722.) (As needed) | |||||||
| 21452 | Vol Mgt for NRM Professionals | NRM | 745 | 3 | Thomas Mullin | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Volunteers play a critical role in the operations of all natural resource management agencies and organizations. Best practices for recruitment, training, coordinating, performance assessment, and record keeping will form the framework for this course. Partnering with an agency or non-profit to complete a volunteer management project will be required for this course. (Spring Even) | |||||||
| 21466 | Adv Nutrition Prin Renal Disea | NUTR | 706 | 3 | Brian Carroll | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An examination of renal anatomy, physiology, and function as well as conditions and causes of chronic and end-stage renal failure; management of conditions through medical nutrition therapy using the Nutrition Care Process from the standpoint of the registered dietitian/nutritionist. Prereq: Admission to the Dietetics Concentration in Family and Consumer Sciences or permission of instructor. (As needed) | |||||||
| 21467 | Nutr in Dev Dis | NUTR | 755 | 3 | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| (3) Nutrition assessment, feeding skills, nutrient requirements, medication interactions, dietary supplements, and current research advances. (As Needed) | |||||||
| 21482 | Prod of Renewable Resources | PLSC | 722 | 3 | John Cole | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) An exploration of plant species with potential as crops for industrial uses including biofuels. An overview of the chemistry of plant products and extraction techniques for useful products including biofuels, unique fatty acids and pharmaceuticals from new and existing crops. Will include a review of fundamental concepts in bioenergy and biobased products including engineering thermodynamics and organic chemistry. (Same as NRM 722.) (As needed) | |||||||
| 21533 | Literacy III: Lit Assess & Int | READ | 748 | 3 | Lauren Campbell | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course further develops literacy topics address in READ 438, with special emphasis on statewide literacy initiatives, dyslexia, assessment practices, and intervention strategies. Topics explores in this course include reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and response to instruction and intervention (RT12). Teacher candidates will learn how to integrate research-based practices to promote development in all six strands of language arts: reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and visually representing. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP); READ 638 and READ 742; Must make a B or better. (Su,F) | |||||||
| 21556 | Literacy I: Intro to Literacy | READ | 738 | 3 | Lauren Tate | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course will address teacher knowledge and skills required for effective curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation of literacy learners form kindergarten through middle grades. Including theory, research, curriculum/instruction, and evaluation as they relate to the components of literacy (phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. (Su, F) | |||||||
| 21558 | Literacy II: Intro to Literacy | READ | 742 | 3 | Rachael Martin | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course will address teacher knowledge and skills required for effective curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation of emergent learners from pre-kindergarten through second grade. The components of emergent literacy include oral language development, phonological and phonemic awareness, the alphabetic principle, high-frequency vocabulary development, decoding, and emergent writing strategies. In this course, teacher candidates will have the opportunity to apply foundational skills instruction in a pre-kindergarten through the second-grade classroom practicum experience. Pre-req: Admission to Educator Preparation Program and READ 738 (Sp) | |||||||
| 21560 | Literacy I: Intro to Literacy | READ | 738 | 3 | Tammie Patterson | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course will address teacher knowledge and skills required for effective curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation of literacy learners form kindergarten through middle grades. Including theory, research, curriculum/instruction, and evaluation as they relate to the components of literacy (phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. (Su, F) | |||||||
| 21569 | Literacy I: Intro to Literacy | READ | 738 | 3 | Cheryl Stewart | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course will address teacher knowledge and skills required for effective curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation of literacy learners form kindergarten through middle grades. Including theory, research, curriculum/instruction, and evaluation as they relate to the components of literacy (phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. (Su, F) | |||||||
| 21583 | Disciplinary Literacy | READ | 733 | 3 | Samantha Alperin | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) A study of methods and materials that can be used in content area classrooms to improve vocabulary skills and comprehension and enhance content retention. Students will develop materials for use in their specific areas of content concentration. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 22406 | Disciplinary Literacy | READ | 733 | 3 | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| (3) A study of methods and materials that can be used in content area classrooms to improve vocabulary skills and comprehension and enhance content retention. Students will develop materials for use in their specific areas of content concentration. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 22050 | Practical Coaching Assessment | SCP | 755 | 3 | Stuart Currie | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Course will revisit key content, concepts, and principles from through-out the program. Capstone project will include a final self-reflection and student portfolio presentation containing relevant information gained and reflection on lessons learned from each course. Candidates will also be required to develop and submit a final practical coaching assessment via video documentation. | |||||||
| 22051 | Research Sprt Sci & Coaching | SCP | 710 | 3 | Richard West | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| (3) A multidisciplinary approach to the application of sport science research into practice. Candidates will interpret scientific language in journals, access published and web-based resources, and investigate the use of technology to measure performance in training and competition. | |||||||
| 22053 | Sport Coaching Leadership | SCP | 745 | 3 | Richard West | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) The course will cover topics on team culture, leadership theories, coach-athlete relationships and implementation of a coaching philosophy. Off field roles of coach such as organizational management, funding, operational efficiency and media interaction will be examined to develop a strategic leadership plan. | |||||||
| 22054 | Professional Development | SCP | 735 | 3 | Richard West | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| (3) Program introduction and review of candidate learning outcomes. Investigation into the craft and profession of sport coaching through examination of the Core Responsibilities that make up the National Standards for Sport Coaching. Exploration of sport coaching exemplars and best coaching practices are examined. Introduction into self-reflection, reflective practice and experiential learning. | |||||||
| 21571 | Methds Teach Mid & Sec Class | SEDU | 730 | 3 | Alisa Wilson | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Exploration and examination of the content and concepts of the middle and secondary content curricula as well as an investigation of methods and materials and a review of relevant research. Links the theoretical foundations of teaching to active and diverse learning using research-based strategies while supporting the development of literacy in the content area. Includes unit planning, writing lesson plans, and practical teaching exercises. Directed experience in public schools. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Prepraration Program (EPP); TCED 730 and EDEV 761; Must make a B or better. (F,Sp) | |||||||
| 21572 | Middle School Methods | SEDU | 782 | 3 | Alisa Wilson | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Review of the specific characteristics and educational needs of early adolescents. Describes the current middle school movement, its historical antecedents and the development of curriculum appropriate for early adolescents, emphasizing curriculum integration, authentic assessment, student involvement in planning, etc. Provides strategies and materials for teaching the core subjects of middle level education (6-8); literacy, math, science, and social studies. Lesson and unit planning with assessment strategies and differentiated instruction. Field experience required. Pre-req: TCED 730 and admission to the Education Preparation Program (EPP) (F) | |||||||
| 21580 | Student Teaching Gr 7-8 | SEDU | 793 | 3 | Cynthia Watson | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| (3) Supervised student teaching in grades 7-8 for a minimum of 7.5 weeks. Must be taken with SEDU 794. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21951 | Student Teaching Gr 7-8 | SEDU | 793 | 3 | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| (3) Supervised student teaching in grades 7-8 for a minimum of 7.5 weeks. Must be taken with SEDU 794. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21566 | Behavior Intervnt & Strategies | SPED | 660 | 3 | Howard Smith | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Strategies for managing social behaviors that impact on academic learning of children with and without exceptionalities. Strategies for organizing classroom space, classroom management, trauma-informed practices, conducting functional behavioral assessments, assessing, and teaching appropriate social skills, and writing function-based intervention behavioral plans Pre-Req: Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP) (Fall) | |||||||
| 21586 | Exceptional Child & Strat Incl | SPED | 780 | 3 | Jennifer Dickerson | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Principles, characteristics, programs, special needs, legal requirements and instructional strategies related to the education of children with exceptionalities. Emphasis on lesson planning design utilizing the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework and differentiated instruction that meets the multiple needs of a diverse groups of learners, collaborative teaching, and delivering accommodations and modifications in the inclusive classroom. (As Needed) | |||||||
| 22210 | Lit Interven Students w/Disabi | SPED | 634 | 3 | Elizabeth Stratton | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) This course is designed to provide a basic background in interventions and materials appropriate for working with students with disabilities at the elementary through secondary level. This course is an integration of concepts fundamental to the development of literacy from birth through secondary grades. It includes a study of language development and communications skills, language arts, content area reading, mathematics, response to intervention, and the assessment and selection of appropriate instructional strategies based upon student need. Emphasis will be placed on collaborative approaches to learning and teaching, specific teaching and learning strategies, and the role of the special educator in the school community. Field experience required. (This course is designed to provide a basic background in interventions and materials appropriate for working with students with disabilities at the elementary through secondary level. This course is an integration of concepts fundamental to the development of literacy from birth through secondary grades. It includes a study of language development and communications skills, language arts, content area reading, mathematics, response to intervention, and the assessment and selection of appropriate instructional strategies based upon student need. Emphasis will be placed on collaborative approaches to learning and teaching, specific teaching and learning strategies, and the role of the special educator in the school community. Field experience required. Pre-req: Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Coreq: TCED 780 (Sp) | |||||||
| 22211 | Spec Educ Assess & Procedures | SPED | 635 | 3 | Laura Plunk | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) The purpose and scope of this course is for students to administer, score, and interpret test instruments used in Special Education. Students write individualized education programs, record student progress, and make data-based instructional decisions with emphasis upon the successful implementation and evaluation of individualized educational programs (IEPs). Also included will be an emphasis on th elegal aspects of legislation and litigation dealing with exceptional populations. Assembly of a case study to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the learner will be completed. Prereq: SPED 300, Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP). Coreq or Prereq: TCED 302. (F) | |||||||
| 22212 | Trends in Special Education | SPED | 730 | 3 | Howard Smith | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| (3) Current trends in special education including but not limited to transition services, inclusion, assistive technology, curriculum-based measurement, video self-modeling, communication and collaborative team building with parents, administration and professionals. (Su-odd) | |||||||
| 21544 | Seminar in Teacher Education | TCED | 702 | 3 | Staci Fuqua | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Structured seminar for advanced discussion with focus on application and analysis of teaching knowledge, instructional, classroom, and behavior management, variety in methodology, discipline, professional and ethical behavior. Deep dive seminars for successful completion of the state mandated licensure assessments are a significant focus of the course.] Emphasis will also be placed on oral expression and written communication. Prereq: Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Co-Requisite: ELED 793 and ELED 794 OR SEDU 793 and SEDU 794 OR TCED 795 for Initial Licensure degree seeking candidates. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21559 | Effective Pedagogical Practice | TCED | 730 | 3 | Abbie McClure | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Introduction to current research-based trends of teaching and learning styles; strategies for teaching; planning for instruction; models of instruction; and an introduction to classroom management of instruction. Emphasis will be placed on refining requirements and expectations for licensure. Applies theory to a practical classroom environment through a directed field component. Credit cannot be received for both TCED 730 and TCED 780. (F,Sp,Su) | |||||||
| 21568 | Master's Culminating Experienc | TCED | 791 | 3 | Harriette Spiegel | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (4) The culminating professional project for the Master of Science in Education with a major in Teaching Programs. Topics selected reflect student interest in the area of education. That topic is expanded as students explore and assess the information previously examined to develop a research proposal appropriate for an instructional setting. Approval of the Education Graduate Office is required before registering for this course. Course is repeatable but only for those seeking a subsequent degree. TCED 791 from a prior degree cannot be used to satisfy requirement in subsequent degree and therefore must be taken an additional time. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21570 | Practicum in Initial Licensure | TCED | 795 | 3 | Cynthia Watson | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) Supervised student teaching practicum in diverse grade appropriate settings. Must be taken with TCED 702. Pre-Req: Completion of all course work in the Initial Licensure Major and full-time employment in a public P-12 school. (Fall , Spring) | |||||||
| 21831 | Teaching as a Profession | TCED | 703 | 3 | Staci Fuqua | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (3) A course designed to introduce future educators to the profession of teaching. Topics such as roles and responsibilities of the educator, legal and ethical expectations of the profession, and cultural diversity and bias will be covered. Requirements and terms related to education licensure and other relevant topics are introduced. Service-learning and school visits may be utilized within the curriculum. | |||||||
| 21952 | Seminar in Teacher Education | TCED | 702 | 3 | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| (3) Structured seminar for advanced discussion with focus on application and analysis of teaching knowledge, instructional, classroom, and behavior management, variety in methodology, discipline, professional and ethical behavior. Deep dive seminars for successful completion of the state mandated licensure assessments are a significant focus of the course.] Emphasis will also be placed on oral expression and written communication. Prereq: Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Co-Requisite: ELED 793 and ELED 794 OR SEDU 793 and SEDU 794 OR TCED 795 for Initial Licensure degree seeking candidates. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 21953 | Practicum in Initial Licensure | TCED | 795 | 3 | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| (3) Supervised student teaching practicum in diverse grade appropriate settings. Must be taken with TCED 702. Pre-Req: Completion of all course work in the Initial Licensure Major and full-time employment in a public P-12 school. (Fall , Spring) | |||||||
| 22405 | Master's Culminating Experienc | TCED | 791 | 3 | Harriette Spiegel | Jan 9, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| (4) The culminating professional project for the Master of Science in Education with a major in Teaching Programs. Topics selected reflect student interest in the area of education. That topic is expanded as students explore and assess the information previously examined to develop a research proposal appropriate for an instructional setting. Approval of the Education Graduate Office is required before registering for this course. Course is repeatable but only for those seeking a subsequent degree. TCED 791 from a prior degree cannot be used to satisfy requirement in subsequent degree and therefore must be taken an additional time. (F, Sp) | |||||||
| 22459 | Teaching as a Profession | TCED | 703 | 3 | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| (3) A course designed to introduce future educators to the profession of teaching. Topics such as roles and responsibilities of the educator, legal and ethical expectations of the profession, and cultural diversity and bias will be covered. Requirements and terms related to education licensure and other relevant topics are introduced. Service-learning and school visits may be utilized within the curriculum. | |||||||
| 21594 | Principles of Teaching ESL | TESL | 700 | 3 | Harriette Spiegel | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 11, 2025 |
| (3) A comprehensive survey of the second language acquisition process, including linguistic variables which affect second language learning. Federal guidelines and the legal framework for educational services for Non-English language background students will be emphasized. Fifteen (15) hours field experience required. (F) | |||||||
| 21595 | Strategies for Teaching ESL | TESL | 710 | 3 | Harriette Spiegel | Feb 12, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| (3) The application of various teaching methods in reading, writing, listening, and speaking for English language learners including cultural considerations, multiple learning modalities, and materials adaptation for content area teaching. Fifteen (15) hours field experience required. (Sp) | |||||||