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Graduate Record 2008-2009 
    
Graduate Record 2008-2009 [ARCHIVED RECORD]

Course Descriptions


 

Human Services

  
  • EDHS 760 - Adapted Physical Education: Developmental Disabilities


    Studies the physical and motor attributes of children with developmental, learning, and emotional disabilities. Examines abnormal and delayed patterns of motor development through an assessment, diagnosis, and prescriptive format. Emphasizes identifying functional goals for these individuals and programmatic techniques for attaining these goals. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 761 - Physical Education for Children with Severe Disabilities


    Examines issues related to educating children with severe disabilities. Includes review of unique planning and assessment procedures as well as unique programs and sports oppportunities for children with severe disabilities. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 762 - Personality


    Examines classical and modern theories of the origin and development of personality and human motivation. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDLF 715, 716, or 720.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 763 - Seminar: Issues in Professional Psychology


    Reviews the historical antecedents of contemporary practice. Centers on ethics, regulation of the profession, legislative and legal issues relative to practice, interdisciplinary issues, public policy, future decisions and professional identity.  (Y)

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 764 - Cognitive Assessment


    Introduces the administration, scoring, and interpretation of diverse psychological tests. Includes tests of intelligence, perceptual motor functioning, and various specific abilities. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 768 - Psychopathology


    Analyzes the etiology, development, and manifestations of various forms of emotional and social maladjustment in children, adolescents, and adults. Emphasizes developing the conceptual understanding necessary for differential diagnosis, symptom assessment, and use of the DSM system. Stresses the importance of cultural, social, and developmental factors. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDHS 762 and instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 770 - Health and Physical Education Teaching Seminar


    Analyzes current issues, such as safety, liability, and child abuse, related to teaching health and physical education (K-12). (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Advisor permission; corequisite: EDHS 771-772.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 771 - Teaching Associateship: Elementary Physical Education


    Student teaching experience for pre-service teachers that includes writing lesson plans and reflective teaching logs. Supervised by clinical instructors from elementary schools, in cooperation with University supervisors. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Advisor permission.

    Credits: 6
  
  • EDHS 772 - Teaching Associateship: Secondary Health and Physical Education


    Student teaching experience for pre-service teachers that includes writing lesson plans and reflective teaching logs. Supervised by clinical instructors from secondary schools, in cooperation with University supervisors. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Credits: 3 to 6
  
  • EDHS 783 - Professional and Ethical Issues in Clinical Psychology


    This course teaches the ethical principles for psychologists in all aspects of their professional work including, research, practice, consultation and teaching. It provides an understanding of the history, practice and future of the profession providing examples of mentoring for participants in a variety of areas such as public service, media, school, independent practice, research, applied clinical and academic psychology. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 793 - Independent Study


    Permits students to work on individual study topics, under close faculty guidance, when particular needs cannot be met by registration in regularly scheduled courses. May be repeated for credit; however, only six credits of EDHS 793 may be included in an M.Ed. degree program. The independent study topic must be listed on the student’s degree application.
    Section 1: Letter Grading
    Section 2: S/U Grading (S-SS)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Approval of advisor and instructor, and an approved plan of study.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • EDHS 802 - Disorders of Communication: Augmentative and Alternate Systems


    A lecture-demonstration course that introduces the techniques and materials essential to developing augmentative communication programs for children, adolescents, and adults who are non-vocal or severely physically handicapped. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 803 - Disorders of Motor Speech Production


    Review of contemporary issues in the practice of speech-language pathology for patients with dysarthria or apraxia of speech: includes semiology, etiology, pathophysiology and nosology. Introduces clinical practice, including evaluation, treatment and counseling. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite/corequisite: EDHS 502, 505, 706, 719 or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 809 - Disorders of Language I


    Coverage includes language differences, language delays, language deviancies, and specific language impairment with topics ranging from language sampling to linguistic analysis, to intervention and counseling. Topical coverage also include linguistic diversity, bilingualism, early intervention, literacy acquisition, dyslexia and hyperlexia. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Language development course or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 810 - Disorders of Language II


    Coverage includes semiology and clinical intervention for persons presenting with developmental aphasia, Down syndrome, Asperger syndrome, autism, pragmatic-semantic language disorder, sensory integration and motor disorder. Clinical interventions center on behavioral and family-centered approaches. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Language development course, EDHS 809, or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 811 - Disorders of Language: Aphasia


    Reviews contemporary issues in clinical aphasiaology, including epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, semiology, and nosology. Introduces clinical practice, including evaluation, treatment, and counseling. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDHS 719 or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 812 - Disorders of Communication Based in Cognitive Dysfunction II


    Reviews contemporary issues in the practice of speech-language pathology for persons presenting with right cerebral hemisphere pathology, traumatic brain injury, dementia including epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, semiology, or nosology. Introduces clinical practice including evaluation, treatment, and counseling. (SS)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDHS 719 or instructor permission.

    Credits: 2
  
  • EDHS 813 - Dysphagia


    A lecture-discussion and clinical study of problems of swallowing. Reviews contemporary issues in the practice of speech-language pathology for patients presenting with dysphagia, including semiology, etiology, pathophysiology, and nosology. An introduction to clinical practice, including evaluation, treatment, and counseling. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDHS 719 or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 815 - Clinical Seminars


    Section 1: Clinical Education Seminar in Speech Pathology I: A clinical seminar accompanying clinical practice. The seminar focuses on professional issues and the diagnosis and rehabilitation of children and adults with communication disorders. Practicum assignments are individually structured to provide clinical and field work experience with a variety of ages, patients, and rehabilitation settings, or in a particular aspect of professional specialization. Close individual supervision is maintained by clinical instructors, and each case is discussed in weekly conference.
    Section 2: Clinical Education Seminar in Speech Pathology II: A clinical seminar accompanying clinical practice in medical settings. The seminar focuses on professional issues and the diagnosis and rehabilitation of children and adults with communication disorders. Practicum assignments are individually structured to provide clinical and field work experience with a variety of ages, patients, and rehabilitation settings, or in a particular aspect of professional specialization. Close individual supervision is maintained by clinical instructors, and each case is discussed in a weekly conference.
    Section 3: Clinical Practice in Speech and Language Pathology: Clinical practice focusing on the diagnosis and rehabilitation of children and adults with communication disorders. Practicum assignments are individually structured to provide clinical and field work experience with a variety of ages, patients, and rehabilitation settings, or in a particular aspect of professional specialization. Close individual supervision is maintained by clinical instructors, and each case is discussed in a weekly conference.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • EDHS 817 - Clinical Externship


    Clinical practice in the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of children and adults with communicative disorders. Programs are individually structured to provide experience with a variety of clinical populations, age groups, and specializations. The sites are off-grounds, and usually within a two hour driving distance of the University. (S-SS)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • EDHS 822 - Consultation


    An examination of the models and process of consultation. Designed to expand the student’s interpersonal skill repertoire. Emphasizes the practice of consultation appropriate to various work settings. (IR)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDHS 723, 729, or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 824 - Substance Abuse Counseling


    Introduction to substance abuse counseling. Provides an understanding of the disease concept and other views of addiction, different methods of treating substance abuse, the process of recovery, the Twelve Step model, the role of the family in addiction, and counseling issues such as confronting denial, intervention, family counseling, relapse, and the role of the counselor in treatment. Emphasis is placed on developing skills through role play, case study, and interactions with substance abuse counselors and clients. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDHS 721, 723, Counselor Education major, or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 825 - Advanced Career Development and Career Counseling


    Advanced study of career development theories and research, and the application of theoretical propositions to career counseling. Emphasizes the integration of career development concepts into the counseling process. (IR)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDHS 722 and 723.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 827 - Counseling Adults


    Explores the concerns and problems that post high-school aged counselees present to counselors. Focuses on developmental theories and examines resources and helping strategies appropriate for those problem areas. (IR)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDHS 723.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 828 - Marriage and Family Dynamics


    Analyzes the theory and practice of family counseling. An overview course that addresses the major traditional family therapy theories, as well as recent advances. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDHS 723 or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 829 - Counselor Education Master’s Practicum


    For elementary, secondary, and mental health counselors. A minimum of 100 on-site hours is required. A description of the setting, specifying the school level or mental health agency in which practicum occurred must be included on the student’s degree application. Students are required to participate in on-grounds supervision.
    Section 1: Mental Health Counseling
    Section 2: School Counseling (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDHS 721, 723, 729, 731 or 831, or instructor permission. Subject to availability of suitable practicum placement. An intent to register must be filed the semester preceding registration.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 830 - Assessment in Counseling


    Studies assessment devices and techniques used by counselors. Also provides practice in the interpretation of test data with emphasis on communication principles. (IR)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDLF 718, EDHS 725.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 831 - Introduction to School Counseling


    Explores the planning and initiation of counseling programs in schools with an emphasis on understanding the role and function of counselors in schools, the planning, implementing, and managing of school counseling programs, the components of school counseling programs, legal and ethical issues in school counseling, and effective evaluation and accountability. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Counselor education majors or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 834 - Counseling Children and Adolescents


    Explores concerns and problems that children and adolescents present to counselors. Focuses on applying developmental theories and examines resources and helping strategies appropriate for counseling children and adolescents. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDHS 721, 723, EDLF 716, or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 838 - Topical Issues in Counselor Education


    Deals with a variety of professional issues in counseling, guidance, and personnel services. Topics are announced prior to registration and can be developed around the interests of prospective students. Must be prearranged. (SI)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • EDHS 839 - Counselor Education Master’s Internship


    For elementary, secondary, and mental health counselors and student affairs professionals. A minimum of 100 on-site hours is required for each one credit of EDHS 839. A minimum of 600 on-site hours and six credits of EDHS 839 may be included in the M.Ed. programs and 900 on-site hours and nine credits of EDHS 839 may be included in the M.Ed. /Ed.S. mental health counseling program. A description of the setting, specifying the school level, the student personnel service, or the type of mental health service agency in which internship occurred must be included on the student’s degree application. Students are required to participate in on-grounds supervision. May be repeated for credit. Section 1: Mental Health Counseling (S-SS) Section 2: School Counseling (S)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDHS 829 and instructor permission. Subject to availability of suitable internship placement. An intent to register must be filed the semester preceding registration.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • EDHS 841 - Orthopedic Bases of Sports Medicine


    Presents a comprehensive review of regional pathophysiology of sports injury and rehabilitation. Focus on treatment of injuries with a surgical and medical management perpsective. Rehabilitation for both operative and non-operative conditions are discussed in a problem-solving format. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDHS 741, instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 842 - Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise


    Analyzes metabolic adaptations to acute bouts of exercise and chronic exercise training. Includes energy sources for human movement; substrate utilization, muscle plasticity, functional significance of the metabolic adaptations to chronic exercise training; muscle fatigue and damage. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDHS 742 or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 843 - Exercise Intervention in Disease


    Examines the impact of exercise on the disease process, focusing primarily on cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Examines hypotheses concerning causes of diseases, risk factors, and modification of risk factors through exercise and diet intervention. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDHS 742 or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 845 - Disease Processes and Prevention


    Investigates those disease processes most common and of most significance in their effects upon individual, community, nation, and world health status. Emphasizes definitions, manifestations, etiology, pathology, epidemiology, general medicine procedures, disease prognosis, and potential preventive actions. Develops an understanding of the specific mechanisms through which preventive actions work as a goal of effective health education. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 846 - Adapted Physical Education: Physically and Sensory Impaired


    Studies the physical and motor attributes of individuals with physical, sensory, and health disabilities. Addresses programming and instructional implications in physical education for these populations in regard to their ecological, psychological, social, and learning characteristics. Emphasizes developing and achieving functional physical education goals through planning, assessing, prescribing, teaching, and evaluating instruction. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 850 - Seminar


    Additional sections on special topics may be offered subject to sufficient student interest.                                                                                                            Section 1: Adapted Physical Education (S-SS)                                                        Section 2: Athletic Training (Y)                                                                                      Section 3: Biomechanics (S-SS)                                                                         Section 4: Exercise Physiology (S-SS)                                                                Section 5: Health Promotion (S-SS)                                                                     Section 6: Motor Development (S-SS)                                                               Section 7: Sports Medicine (Y)                                                                          Section 8: Strength Training (S-SS)                                                                   Section 9: Pedagogy (S-SS)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor and advisor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 851 - Curry Forum on Educational Issues


    School-wide interdisciplinary course on key issues in education. Selected topics are introduced by Curry School faculty and nationally recognized scholars and then explored in greater detail by small discussion groups. Sponsored by all four departments and open to all master’s and doctoral students. (IR)

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • EDHS 853 - Supervised Research


    Participation in a research project. Designed especially for master’s degree program students. Total credits may not exceed nine.
    Section 1: Adapted Physical Education (S-SS)
    Section 2: Athletic Training (S-SS)
    Section 3: Biomechanics (S-SS)
    Section 4: Exercise Physiology (S-SS)
    Section 5: Health Promotion (S-SS)
    Section 6: Motor Development (S-SS)
    Section 7: Motor Learning (S-SS)
    Section 8: Sport/Exercise Psychology (S-SS)
    Section 9: Sports Medicine (S-SS)
    Section 10: Strength Training (S-SS)
    Section 11: Pedagogy (S)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: advisor and instructor permission.

    Credits: 1 to 9
  
  • EDHS 861 - Marital and Couple’s Therapy


    Analyzes basic principles and techniques of marital and couple’s therapy. Emphasizes the practical, covering theory as it relates to the interactional dynamics and behavior of the therapy. Experiential techniques (i.e., role playing, video tape, and live supervision) are an integral part of the course. Some therapy experience is desirable, although not required. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 863 - Principles of Psychotherapy Basic


    Introduction to the assumption and process of psychotherapy. Explores basic principles of change as reflected in the dynamics of the psychotherapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client. Examines the pitfalls of being a beginning therapist and the problems faced in initiating the therapy process. Participants are provided with an experiential setting to heighten awareness of transference, resistance, and termination. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 864 - Principles of Psychotherapy Advanced


    In-depth examination of cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic individual psychotherapy. The theoretical base and accompanying empirical literature of varying approaches are discussed with special emphasis on application of principles. Experimental techniques (e.g., role playing and observation of video tapes) are included. Continuation of EDHS 863. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 865 - Individual Psychotherapy


    Designed to teach the principles and techniques of individual psychotherapy. May be repeated for credit; each year the psychotherapeutic approaches to be taught are specified. The specialized course offering for a given year (e.g., brief strategic psychotherapy, child psychotherapy, or rational emotive therapy) is printed on the student’s transcript. (Y-SS)

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 866 - Personality Assessment I


    First of a two-semester sequence in personality assessment. Trains the clinical/school psychology graduate student in basic methods of clinical assessment using a battery of psychological tests, including both projective and non-projective instruments. There are two components to the first semester course: critical examination of theory and research on psychological testing; and a supervised practicum in clinical assessment. Clinical assessments of children and adults are covered. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDHS 764 and instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 867 - Personality Assessment II


    Second of a two-semester sequence in personality assessment. During this semester, students examine theory, practice, and research on the application of a variety of personality assessment techniques and instruments to specific diagnostic questions (e.g., assessment of psychotic, affective, neurotic, and borderline disorders); and continue learning to conduct personality assessments through a supervised practicum. Clinical assessments of children and adults are covered. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDHS 866 and instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 869 - School/Clinical Psychology Practicum


    Supervised field experience in activities central to the role of the school/child psychologist. (S-SS)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDHS 764.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • EDHS 870 - Clinical Psychology Practicum


    Supervised placement in a setting designed to provide students with clinical experiences dealing with children, adults, and families. (S-SS)

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • EDHS 871 - Psychosocial Consultation


    Seminar and practicum experience designed specifically for advanced doctoral students. Focuses on the theoretical and research issues that relate to the practice of consultation and supervision. In addition to the readings and class discussions, students engage in both consultation and supervisory activities. Students are challenged to draw upon their prior knowledge of psychological assessment, problem solving, methods of intervention, and psychological theory. Facilitates the integration of prior learning into practice. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDHS 768 and instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 872 - Group Therapy Interventions


    Designed to broaden and strengthen the group therapeutic skills and experience of doctoral students. Entails the observation of various group procedures and participation in an ongoing group experience. (IR)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Credits: 3 to 6
  
  • EDHS 873 - Family Therapy: Theory and Techniques


    Examines major schools in the field of family therapy with a focus on learning how to conceptualize a case from these different perspectives. Special emphasis is on the application and evaluation of various intervention models to family problems commonly presented in therapy. Observation of actual cases is a required part of the course. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDHS 864, 865 or equivalent, and instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 874 - Advanced Family Therapy


    Advanced seminar in family therapy is designed to give students an in-depth exposure to methods of family intervention. Includes both didactic and case format. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDHS 873 and instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 875 - Psychological Intervention and Consultation in Schools


    Advanced study of the role and function of the psychologist in school settings. Topics include psychoeducational assessment and remediation procedures; varieties and techniques of appropriate psychological interventions in schools; models of, and national trends in, school psychology service delivery. (E)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 893 - Independent Study


    Permits advanced graduate students to work on individual study topics, under close faculty guidance, when particular needs cannot be met by registration in regularly scheduled courses. The topics of the independent study must be listed on the student’s degree application. May be repeated for credit.
    Section 1: Letter grading
    Section 2: S/U grading (S-SS)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Approval of advisor and instructor and an approved plan of study.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • EDHS 897 - Directed Research and Master’s Thesis


    Section 1: Independent research by advanced level graduate students preparing for doctoral dissertation research. May be repeated.
    Section 2: A master’s thesis project conducted under the guidance of the master’s advisor or others approved by the departmental chair. A formal plan should be filed in the Office of Student Affairs, and the final project must be approved by at least two Curry faculty members.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: permission of advisor and faculty sponsor.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • EDHS 909 - Doctoral Seminar: Communication Disorders


    Variable topics. (SI)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 921 - Advanced Group Counseling Theories and Practicum


    Advanced graduate seminar and practicum in group counseling theories and technique. Different theoretical approaches to group counseling along with accompanying techniques are studied in section 1; section 2 is a practicum in advanced group counseling and is subject to availability of suitable practicum placement. Section 2 may be repeated for credit.
    Section 1: Group Theories (2 credits)
    Section 2: Practicum (1 to 3 credits) (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Counselor Education doctoral status, EDHS 724 and 729, or instructor permission.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • EDHS 922 - Advanced Individual Counseling Strategies and Practicum


    A group seminar designed to enhance students’ individual intake, assessment, counseling and treatment planning skills. Subject to availability of suitable practicum placement. May be repeated for credit. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDHS 729 and instructor permission.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • EDHS 929 - Counselor Supervision Theories and Practicum


    Study of counselor supervision combined with a required experience as a supervisor-trainee.

    Section 1: Counselor Supervision Theories: Different theoretical approaches to counselor supervision along with accompanying techniques and practical application. (3 credits)

    Section 2: Counselor Supervision Practicum: May be repeated for credit. (1-3 credits) (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Counselor education doctoral student or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3

  
  • EDHS 931 - Doctoral Seminar: Counselor Education


    Specialized study of the profession’s present status, emphasizing research in the field and possible future directions. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: advanced standing and instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 932 - Doctoral Seminar: Counselor Education


    This course is designed for advanced graduate students admitted to the counselor education program, or, with instructor approval, another doctoral program in the Curry School of Education. The course pvodies an extensive study of contemporary issues and trends in student research. The purpose is to provide students with an opportunity to examine the state of research in counseling or in their field, and based on this, to identify the subject of and prepare for the start of their doctoral dissertation study by designing a study and preparing a proposal. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Counselor Education doctoral student or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDHS 939 - Counselor Education Doctoral Internship: Teaching


    An individually supervised doctoral-level teaching internship for doctoral students in Counselor Education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: instructor permission; subject to availability of suitable internship placement.

    Credits: 3 to 6
  
  • EDHS 950 - Advanced Doctoral Seminar


    Special topics and research analysis for doctoral students. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • EDHS 974 - Internship in College Teaching or Supervision


    Opportunities for experienced doctoral students to teach courses or partial courses at the University, or to supervise student teachers under the guidance of a faculty member. Opportunities are arranged by the students with the assistance of the sponsoring faculty member.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • EDHS 975 - Seminar: Topics in Clinical Psychology


    Doctoral seminar covering selected topics in personality theory and clinical psychology. May be repeated for credit. (S-SS)

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • EDHS 976 - Seminar: Topical Issues in School Clinical Psychology


    Deals with a variety of professional issues in school and child clinical psychology. Topics can be developed around the interests of prospective students. Must be prearranged. Course topics will be announced prior to registration and have included social and affective process in development and neuropsychology. May be repeated for credit. (S-SS)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • EDHS 993 - Independent Study


    Under close guidance of a faculty member, student work on an area of particular interest that cannot be met by a regularly scheduled course. A plan of study should be signed by the faculty sponsor and filed in the student’s permanent file in the Office of Student Affairs. (SI)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Advisor permission.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • EDHS 995 - Supervised Research


    Permits students to work jointly with faculty or other students in cooperatively designing and executing research projects. The nature and scope of such projects are advanced beyond the master’s level, and a plan of research should be signed and filed in the student’s permanent file. (SI)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • EDHS 996 - Independent Research


    Permits students to work independently under the supervision of a Curry faculty member. A plan of research should be signed by the faculty member and filed in the student’s permanent file in the Office of Student Affairs. (SI)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • EDHS 997 - Internship: Ed.D. or Ph.D.


    Full-time professional internship with supervision shared by the host institution or agency and the University. Section 2: Speech-Language Pathology: Clinical internship in the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with communicative disabilities in an educational, rehabilitation, or medical setting. The internship provides students with an opportunity to gain experience in working with other professional team members serving communicatively disordered individuals; be exposed to, and participate in, the operations of the practicum site; increase their abilities to assume the responsibilities associated with independent case management; and, when possible, specialize in working with a particular age group or disorder. Section 3: A supervised internship designed for doctoral students to gain experience in the profession of education. This internship must be completed after admission to the doctoral program and under the direct supervision of a Curry faculty member. Section 4: Counselor Education: A supervised doctoral-level internship experience in Counselor Education for students completing the CACREP required doctoral iinternship. The internship seminar serves as a professional seminar for the interns and provides group supervision. Doctoral program advisors and advisory committees are responsible for arranging and/or approving the internship placement and plan. (S-SS)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Credits: 12
  
  • EDHS 999 - Doctoral Dissertation


    Continuous enrollment is required from the start of the dissertation through the proposal and final examination. (S-SS)

    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • EDLF 547 - Motivation in Sport & Exercise


    This course will focus on key issues in motivation across the life domains of school, sport, and interpersonal relationships. Key theories and supporting research across domains will be reviewed, and practical applications to real-world contexts stressed. Topics will include psychological needs, cognitions, emotions, and individual differences (e.g., age, race, gender), and how these issues impact theory development and the practical application of theories. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDLF 549 - Interventions in Sport & Exercise


     This course will focus on psychological skills, methods, and self-regulatory strategies in sport and exercise, and how sport psychologists, coaches, therapists, athletes, and fitness specialists use these skills and methods to positively affect sport and exercise participation, performance, motivation, and enjoyment. The psychological skills and methods will be presented via discussion of underlying theory (e.g., the performance/arousal relationship), applicable intervention techniques (e.g., goal setting, imagery), and individual differences (age, gender, race, ethnicity). (Y)

    Credits: 3

Hydrology

  
  • EVHY 544 - Catchment Hydrology: Process and Theory


    Introduces current theories of the hydrological response of catchments. Using an integrative approach, the course illuminates the derivation of theory in light of the time and location of the process studies on which they were based. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EVSC 340 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EVHY 545 - Hydrological Transport Processes


    Studies the physical principles governing the transport of dissolved substances, and of sediment and particulate matter in the terrestrial portion of the hydrological cycle. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EVSC 280 and 340 or equivalent.

    Credits: 4
  
  • EVHY 546 - Forest Hydrology


    Study of hydrologic processes characteristic of forested regions. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Introductory hydrology or instructor permission.

    Credits: 4
  
  • EVHY 547 - Environmental Fluid Mechanics


    Studies the mechanics of fluids and fluid-related processes occurring at the Earth’s surface, including laminar, inviscid, and turbulent flows, drag, boundary layers, diffusion and dispersion of mass, flow through porous media, and effects of the Earth’s rotation. Emphasizes topics related to the environmental sciences. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Integral calculus and calculus-based physics, or instructor permission.

    Credits: 4
  
  • EVHY 578 - Groundwater Hydrology


    Introduces physical and chemical groundwater hydrology including such topics as the mechanics of groundwater flow, emphasizing geological factors influencing groundwater occurrence and movement; the influence of natural geological heterogeneity on groundwater flow patterns; and mass and heat transport in groundwater flow systems. The accompanying laboratory examines methods of hydrogeological data acquisition and analysis. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EVSC 280, 340 or equivalents, two semesters calculus, CHEM 141, 142 or equivalents.

    Credits: 4
  
  • EVHY 744 - Dynamic Hydrology


    Studies the interrelationships of the various phases in the water cycle; principles governing that cycle; and the influence of human activity on natural circulation of water at or near the Earth’s surface. (IR)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Introductory hydrology and differential equations, or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EVHY 747 - Numerical Methods in Hydrology


    Application of numerical methods to the solution of hydrological problems. The Matlab computational and plotting software is used for all examples and assignments, including finite difference and finite element solutions to equations describing the flow of water and transport of contaminants in the terrestrial environment. Prior knowledge of Matlab is not required. (O)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EVHY 500-level course.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EVHY 793 - Independent Study: Hydrology and Water Resources


    Individual or group study in developing or special areas of hydrology and water resource analysis and interrelated areas. (S)

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • EVHY 795 - Special Topics in Hydrology and Water Resources


    Studies particular and specific problems in hydrology and water resources not covered in regular course work. (S)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EVHY 796 - Special Topics in Hydrology and Water Resources


    Studies particular and specific problems in hydrology and water resources not covered in regular course work. (S)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EVHY 895 - Advanced Topics in Hydrology and Water Resources


    Specialized research into specific hydrologic or water management problems. Emphasizes an integrative analysis of the physical, social, and economic nature of these problems. (S)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EVHY 896 - Advanced Topics in Hydrology and Water Resources


    Specialized research into specific hydrologic or water management problems. Emphasizes an integrative analysis of the physical, social, and economic nature of these problems. (S)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Credits: 3

Information Technology

  
  • IT 501 - Principles of Database Systems Using Java


    The course covers the underlying concepts of Relational Database Management Systems using Java. Borlands Jbuilder will be used ot develop applications.

    Credits: 3
  
  • IT 502 - Server-side Web Applications with Java


    This course covers techniques for building server-side applciations for dynamic data driven Web sites. Topics include data access objects, HTTP response data, Java Servelets and ServerPages

    Credits: 3
  
  • IT 503 - Enterprise Computing with Java


    This course covers the Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE) specifications for developing distributed enterprise applicaions. Students will use BEA Web Logic application server to build enterprise applications

    Credits: 3
  
  • IT 504 - XML and Web Services


    Course covers concepts,technology and applications of XML as they apply to Web-based J2EE application development. Topics include XML, Namespaces, DTDs.Simple Application Programming Interface. Students will demonstrate web services using Jbuilder, kWebLogic and Altova XML Spy.

    Credits: 3
  
  • IT 505 - Object-Oriented Analysis & J2ee Design Patterns with UML


    Topics include principles of OO Programming iterative software development. The UML will be explored in detail to illustrate J2EE design patterns. Also covered will caces, strategies for identifying objects and classes of objects. Current methodologies for developing J2EE applicaiton, like Iterative Process and eXtreme Programming will be explored.

    Credits: 3
  
  • IT 506 - J2EE Application Security


    This course examines issues associated with making J2EE web applications secure. The focus is on server-side features of J2ee security such as proper server configuration and accessing and using LDAP and SSL.

    Credits: 3

International Relations

  
  • PLIR 504 - Nationalism and World Politics


    Explores the effects of the ideology of nationalism on relations among states and the international system in general, particularly as regards war and conflict. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: PLIR 101 or PLIR 102, or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PLIR 507 - Norms and Value Systems in International Relations


    Analyzes the formation, operation, and effect of norms, values, and “regimes” in international relations. Considers topics such as human rights, the role of religion and ideology, and the relationship of norms to international institutions. (IR)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Two courses in PLIR or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PLIR 522 - Conflict Management in International Law and Organizations


    Analyzes the principles and methods involved in the management of political conflicts by international organizations. Includes case studies of peaceful settlement, peacekeeping operations, and sanctions. Emphasizes the political role of the secretary general and the problems of organizing international sanctions. (IR)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: PLIR 321 or 421, or instructor permission; or graduate status.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PLIR 538 - International Political Economy


    Intensive analysis of concepts and selected issues, both historical and contemporary, found in the interfacing of politics and economics in international relations. (IR)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: PLIR 205 or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PLIR 542 - Patterns and Processes of United States Foreign Policy


    Studies the politics of the American foreign policy process as illustrated through comparative analysis of case studies. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Some background in American government or international relations; PLIR 340 and 341 strongly recommended.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PLIR 555 - Russian/Soviet Foreign Policy


    Thematic analysis of Soviet and Post-Soviet Russian foreign policy. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PLIR 562 - Latin America in World Affairs


    The relations of Latin-American states with each other, the United States, Western Europe, and other states; inter-American security; Latin American relations with the Soviet Union and Cuba; and the United States security doctrine. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Some background in international relations and/or the history of Latin America.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PLIR 563 - International Relations Theory, Globalization, and the American States


    An investigation of various international relations theories, the global economy, and the development and policies of the American States, with an emphasis on issues related to drug trafficking. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  
  • PLIR 565 - American Foreign Policymaking


    Focuses on how American foreign policy is made by examining several theoretical approaches and a series of cases: The Cuban Missile Crisis, The Camp David Negotiations of 1978, The End of the Cold War, The Intervention in Iraq, and others as suitable. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: limited to Graduate Students and Fourth-Year Undergraduates who have taken PLIR 365 or PLIR 340

    Credits: 3
  
  • PLIR 571 - China in World Affairs


    Includes international relations of China; conditioning historical, political, economic, and social forces; and the aims, strategy, and tactics of China’s foreign policy. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Some background in international relations and/or the history of China.

    Credits: 3
 

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