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    Apr 29, 2024  
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course Numbering System  

 

Psychology

  
  • PSY 570 - Multicultural Counseling

    Credit Hours: 3
    A study of the social and cultural foundations of counseling, including studies of ethnic groups, subcultures, changing roles of women, sexism, urban and rural societies, population patterns, cultural mores, use of leisure time, and differing life patterns
  
  • PSY 572 - Psychological Aspects of Aging

    Credit Hours: 3
    The purpose of this course is to expand upon the sociological aspects of aging presented in PSY 570 . The role of the psychologist, as well as the psychological factors surrounding the person who is aging, will be emphasized. The importance of planning for this stage of life span in order to remain psychologically healthy will be discussed . This course will require extensive research and a poster session exhibiting results of the research proposal
  
  • PSY 573 - Fundamentals of School Counseling

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course covers all aspects of the school counselor’s role, including history and philosophy of school guidance, multicultural issues, organization and administration of a school counseling program, licensure and professional roles of a school counselor. In addition to classroom lectures and discussion, observation in the school and contact with practicing school counselors are major components of the course
  
  • PSY 574 - Case Management

    Credit Hours: 3
    Advanced studies in case management, including case management as an approach to service delivery, is the focus of this course. Emphasis will be placed on networking and linkage using various roles and techniques. This course will require extensive research and a poster session exhibiting results of the research proposal
  
  • PSY 575 - Use and Interpretation of Tests

    Credit Hours: 3
    Studies in the theory of individual and group tests of intelligence, personality, interests and attitudes. Interpretation of test results and use of results in therapy/program planning is included.
  
  • PSY 576 - Psychopharmacology

    Credit Hours: 3
    An introduction to psychopharmacology with a focus on features and characteristics of psychotropic drugs which are commonly used in applied settings of interest to psychologists and counselors.
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 651 
  
  • PSY 578 - Advanced Studies in Addiction

    Credit Hours: 0
    A study of psychological and psychophysiological theories of addiction, including methods of assessment and treatment.
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 651  and PSY 576 
  
  • PSY 600 - Lifestyle and Career Development

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course presents a broad understanding of career developmental theories, occupational and educational information sources, and lifestyle and career decision-making models
  
  • PSY 601 - Orientation to Professional Counseling

    Credit Hours: 3
    An introductory course to the field of counseling, providing a comprehensive overview of counseling roles and functions, goals and objectives, organization and associations, history and trends. Special attention is given to multicultural and pluralistic issues, preparation, credentialing, ethical and legal issues
  
  • PSY 605 - History and Philosophy of Vocational Education/Counseling

    Credit Hours: 3
    A study of the historical and philosophical underpinnings of the vocational education and guidance movement, including the influence of federal and state legislation on the development of vocational education and guidance
  
  • PSY 620 - Introduction to Research

    Credit Hours: 3
    The course is designed to enable the student to be both a producer and a consumer of research. Research methodology and statistical techniques that are appropriate for a variety of settings will be mastered. A research proposal and design will be required. The course will provide training in the use of assessment data for evaluation of individuals and programs
  
  • PSY 622 - Managerial Communications

    Credit Hours: 3
    Skill development by improving written and oral communications and other areas of organizational dynamics including listening and nonverbal communication
    Same As: MBA 622  
  
  • PSY 630 - Analysis of the Individual

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course introduces a wide variety of individual and group instruments designed to assess the individual, academic, social, personal, emotional, and lifestyle functioning of an individual. Methods of data gathering, scoring, and interpretation. Attention is given to appropriate psychometric techniques, as well as psychometric properties of acceptable instruments. Ethnic, cultural, and gender factors are given special consideration
  
  • PSY 632 - Psychopathology

    Credit Hours: 3
    A general introduction to the field of abnormal psychology with emphasis on DSM 5. Approaches to clinical interviewing, diagnosis and projectives assessment instruments are introduced.
  
  • PSY 640 - Principles of Christian Counseling

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course introduces and provides experiences in sound principles of psychology which are consistent with counseling in a Christian setting
    When Offered: (offered in the spring of even-numbered years)
  
  • PSY 641 - Crisis Counseling

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course emphasizes an array of systematic approaches to crisis counseling. Recognition of behavioral precursors of violence, violence prevention and conflict resolution are the primary focus
  
  • PSY 642 - Marriage and Family Counseling

    Credit Hours: 3
    An introduction to the theory and practice of marriage and family counseling. Assessment procedures as well as models and techniques of counseling are emphasized
  
  • PSY 648 - Consultation Theory, Models and Practices

    Credit Hours: 3
    The course provides insight into the unique theories and practices of consultation in a variety of settings. A broad understanding of societal trends, multicultural dynamics, and pluralistic approaches is emphasized
  
  • PSY 651 - Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counseling

    Credit Hours: 3
    An introductory course presenting theories and methods utilized in drug and alcohol abuse counseling. Physiological and psychopharmacological aspects of addiction, as well as treatment procedures, are presented. Observation and involvement with twelve step programs are required
  
  • PSY 654 - Organization and Administration of Senior Services

    Credit Hours: 3
    The course will introduce the student to the legislative and administrative issues and practices which serve as the foundation for senior services. Not only will the student become quite knowledgeable about the Older American’s Act but will also be aware of other state and federal laws and regulations surrounding services for this population. The course will serve as the foundation for the Gerontology Internship which will be served in a service system for seniors
    When Offered: (offered in the summer of odd-numbered years)
  
  • PSY 660 - Techniques of Group Counseling

    Credit Hours: 3
    A study of theory and types of groups, as well as descriptions of group practices which includes a group experience. An investigation and understanding of leadership and power, interpersonal influence, group effectiveness, conformity, conflict, role behavior, and group decision-making
  
  • PSY 661 - Mental Retardation

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course is an overview of mental retardation including etiology and syndromes, theoretical research bases, and social, emotional, physical, and intellectual characteristics
    Same As: EDU 661
  
  • PSY 662 - Teaching Individuals with Mild Mental Retardation

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course addresses basic assessment procedures, selection, and utilization of instructional methods, materials, and individualized programming for individuals with mild mental retardation
    Same As: EDU 662
  
  • PSY 663 - Learning Disabilities

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course is an overview of the field of learning disabilities including historical development, theoretical research bases, and social, emotional, physical and learning characteristics
    Same As: EDU 663  
  
  • PSY 665 - Behavior Management

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course will examine the laws, history, and prevalence of behavior disorders. Assessment instruments and procedures will be presented along with extensive coverage of intervention plans, curricula, and classroom management strategies. Field experience may be included
    Same As: EDU 665
  
  • PSY 666 - Psychology of Religion

    Credit Hours: 3
    A study of religious beliefs, practices and customs in light of current psychological thought
    When Offered: (offered in the summer of odd-numbered years)
  
  • PSY 667 - Advanced Theories and Techniques of Counseling

    Credit Hours: 3
    An in depth study of counseling theories and techniques is presented. Intensive application of techniques studied is expected
  
  • PSY 669 - Counseling Skills and Techniques

    Credit Hours: 3
    Essential counseling skills and processes are taught in conjunction with related ethical and legal concepts. Attention is given to foundational listening skills, interviewing techniques, accurate empathy, establishing the therapeutic alliance, case conceptualization, prioritizing client concerns, goals-setting, and treatment planning. Role-play practice in and outside of class is utilized extensively to promote skill development.
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 667  and permission of program advisor
  
  • PSY 670 - Intercultural and Organizational Communication Topics

    Credit Hours: 3
    A survey of current topics in intercultural communications including non-verbal as well as culture and co culture issues. A survey of organizational communication theories with emphasis on interpersonal, group and leadership topics
    Same As: MBA 670  
  
  • PSY 675 - Psychology of Training and Evaluation

    Credit Hours: 3
    A study of the theory and techniques used to design, conduct, and evaluate instructional programs which includes needs assessment and the characteristics of the job and trainees. An investigation of strategies of design issues such as pre- and post-testing and control groups, as well as organizational constraints, necessary for planning evaluation
  
  • PSY 676 - Individual Assessment Wechsler Scales

    Credit Hours: 3
    The major objective or this course is mastery of the Wechsler Scales. General psychometric principles and properties of acceptable psychometric instruments is emphasized. Other current instruments designed to measure verbal and nonverbal intelligence are reviewed.
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 630 , or EDU 650 , or PSY 575  and permission of program advisor
  
  • PSY 677 - Individual Assessment Stanford-Binet

    Credit Hours: 3
    Mastery of the administration, scoring, and interpreting of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test is the major focus of the course. Introduction to the Bender, individual measures of achievement, social competence, and functional behavioral instruments are included.
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 630  or EDU 650  and permission of program advisor
  
  • PSY 678 - Individual Assessment Personality

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course deals with the concepts and issues in individual differences in personality and its assessment. The emphasis is on content, significance, and interpretation of personality traits and scales. Major alternative approaches to personality scales development and assessment are examined.
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 630  and PSY 632  and permission of program advisor
  
  • PSY 680 - Practicum in Individual Counseling

    Credit Hours: 3
    Supervised experiences in a variety of settings which utilize an array of psychological techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 667 , PSY 669  , and permission of program advisor
  
  • PSY 682 - Counseling with Children and Adolescents

    Credit Hours: 3
    This introductory course addresses basic assessment procedures, therapeutic techniques, ad models for counseling children and adolescents. Special emphasis will be given to age-appropriateness, development needs and working with the child or adolescent within the context of the family. The student will also develop skills in working with parents, as they relate to their children
    When Offered: (offered in the summer of odd-numbered years)
  
  • PSY 683 - Child Psychotherapy and Play Therapy

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course will explore specific techniques of play therapy and child psychotherapy. It will address treatment modalities for working successfully with special client populations. Treatment for trauma, family violence, attachment disorder, loss and grieving will be addressed, as well as other issues specific to childhood
    When Offered: (offered even-numbered years)
  
  • PSY 684 - Adventure-Based Counseling with Children and Adolescents

    Credit Hours: 3-6
    This course will explore adventure-based counseling techniques and treatment plans used with the child and adolescent populations. Emphasis will be given to problem-solving skills and initiatives. Use of the techniques with clients with addictions, self-destructive behaviors and attention problems will be explored
  
  • PSY 685 - Practicum in Organizational Counseling

    Credit Hours: 3-6
    Supervised experiences in a variety of work settings which utilize an array of psychological techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): consent of program advisor
  
  • PSY 686 - Consensus Decision Making and Conflict Resolution

    Credit Hours: 3-6
    Designed to help teachers and administrators improve their skills in working with faculty and community groups in educational decision making and resolving conflict
    Same As: EDU 686
  
  • PSY 695 - Internship in Industrial Organization

    Credit Hours: 3-6
    Internship in organizational counseling. Supervised on the job experiences in appropriate settings.
    Prerequisite(s): consent of the program advisor and completion of 48 hours of coursework
  
  • PSY 696 - Practicum in School Psychometrics

    Credit Hours: 3-6
    Supervised practice in psychometrics, consultation, functional behavior assessment and planning, and multidisciplinary team planning. May be taken for 3 or 6 hours.
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 676  and PSY 677  and permission of the program advisor
  
  • PSY 698 - Internship (as relevant to the concentration area: School Counseling, Christian Counseling, Gerontology, or Child/Adolescent )

    Credit Hours: 3-12
    The final internship in a community agency, private clinic, school or religious setting (as relevant to the concentration) under the supervision of a qualified professional. The course may be taken for up to 12 semester hours, depending on, the requirements of the credentialing body.
    Prerequisite(s): Completion or course requirements for the degree and permission of program advisor
  
  • PSY 699 - Thesis, Research and Publication

    Credit Hours: 3-6
    The course requires that the student complete a formal research proposal and, after approval by the major professor, complete the research project and thesis

Recitals

  
  • MUR 699 - Gradiate Recital—piano, organ, voice, instrumental or conducting

    Credit Hours: 2
    Students will perform a 60- minute public recital that must contain standard literature appropriate for the performing genre. Students must submit at the time of the recital hearing a formal research paper documenting performance practices and standards for literature to be performed. Students may elect to present a lecture recital, however at least 45 minutes of music must be performed.

Research

  
  • RSH 702 - APA Style for Professional Writing

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course is a study of the application of American Psychological Association (APA) style requirements for professional writing. This course is only for specialist and doctoral students.
  
  • RSH 720 - Research Foundations

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course is designed to emphasize the application of foundational research methodology through the development of a research project pre-proposal in the area of major concentration. Candidates will develop a research project pre-proposal which must be approved by an advisory committee member. This course is for specialist and/or doctoral students only.
  
  • RSH 740 - Survey Design, Descriptive Statistics, and Evaluation

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course is a study of proper survey design and administration, descriptive statistics, data analysis, and evaluation.
  
  • RSH 750 - Qualitative Designs and Analysis

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course is designed to introduce characteristics of and various approaches to designing and conducting qualitative research. Emphasis is placed on various qualitative design types, and data collection and analysis of qualitative research methodology. The course is also designed to have participants analyze various types of qualitative research.
  
  • RSH 770 - Correlation and Regression Analysis and Evaluation

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course is an advanced study of relationships between variables and predictive statistical models.
  
  • RSH 780 - Quasi-Experimental Designs and Evaluation

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course is an advanced study of quasi-experimental research designs, especially in educational studies.
  
  • RSH 800 - Inferential Statistics, Analysis of Variance, and Evaluation

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course is a study of statistical data analysis and subsequent generalizations made from inferential analysis.
  
  • RSH 850 - Multivariate Analysis and Evaluation

    Credit Hours: 0
    This course is designed to help students understand multivariate techniques for data analysis. This course will focus on the practical applications of the data analysis techniques. The following topics will be explored: factor analysis, general linear model, discriminant analysis, multiple linear regression, path analysis, and structural equation modeling (SEM).
  
  • RSH 860 - Advanced Educational Research Software Applications

    Credit Hours: 0
    This course will explore the use of statistical programming software in the analysis of data for educational research. This course will emphasize the development and use of computer skills in analyzing data.

Master of Business Administration

  
  • MBA 611 - Financial Accounting and Reporting

    Credit Hours: 3
    Fundamentals of accumulating, reporting, and interpreting financial accounting information. Emphasis is placed on the preparation of financial statements and the use of accounting information by managers, investors, and creditors
  
  • MBA 613 - Economic Principles and Concepts

    Credit Hours: 3
    Micro and macro economic theory and applications including market structures; pricing and output decisions; and national income, output, employment, and inflation concepts; money and banking theory and practice
  
  • MBA 614 - Statistical Methods for Management

    Credit Hours: 3
    Study of forecasting techniques descriptive and inferential statistics; and analytical decision making concepts for management
  
  • MBA 621 - Managerial Accounting and Reporting

    Credit Hours: 3
    Traditional and contemporary topics in managerial accounting including cost determination, cost behavior, activity-based costing, budgeting, planning, controlling, and tactical decision-making. Emphasis is placed on the role of accounting in the management decision-making process
    Prerequisite(s): MBA 611  or two undergraduate principles of accounting courses.
  
  • MBA 622 - Managerial Communications

    Credit Hours: 3
    Skill development by improving written and oral communications and other areas of organizational dynamics including listening and nonverbal communication
    Same As: PSY 622 
  
  • MBA 623 - Marketing Strategy

    Credit Hours: 3
    Marketing from a managerial perspective, which includes analyzing market opportunities, developing marketing strategies, making marketing decisions, and managing and delivering marketing programs
  
  • MBA 624 - Managerial Finance and Policy

    Credit Hours: 3
    Development of models for long- and short-run financial strategies for acquiring, managing, and use of business resources; discounted cash flow; receivables, payables, inventory management; capital budgeting; risk return analysis; leverage and long-term capital costs
    Prerequisite(s): MBA 611  or two undergraduate principles of accounting courses
  
  • MBA 625 - Quantitative Analysis and Decision Making

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course will cover the application of statistics and quantitative methods within the business environment to support the analysis of objective-based decision-making for management and organizational problems. Topics include elementary research design, data collection and measurement, descriptive and inferential statistics, sampling, data distribution modeling, regression techniques, and forecasting based on time-series and cause-and-effect models. An emphasis is placed on interpretation and communication.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate statistics course
  
  • MBA 626 - Basic Business Law

    Credit Hours: 3
    A course in the basics of business law which includes contracts, negotiable instruments, property, deeds, mortgages, torts, international trade, and other topics relevant to business operation
  
  • MBA 630 - International Business Environments and Operations

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course covers the description of international business, the current analysis of the international business environment, with an in-depth understanding of exporting, importing, and foreign direct investment
  
  • MBA 631 - Information Systems in Management

    Credit Hours: 3
    An introduction to Information System (IS) taxonomies and to the IS/organizational relationship. Conceptual, sociological, and technical issues associated with IS and management decision-making will be examined. Operational, tactical, and strategic implications related to Information Systems and Information Technology will also be addressed
  
  • MBA 632 - Economic Development and Technology Management

    Credit Hours: 3
    Entrepreneurship and economic development; new business ventures and technologies; sources of innovation and new technologies; and locational and market analysis
  
  • MBA 633 - Business Ethics and Leadership

    Credit Hours: 3
    A study of business ethics with emphasis on the interaction between leadership styles and ethical behavior on an individual and corporate level
  
  • MBA 634 - Policy Development and Organizational Change Strategies

    Credit Hours: 3
    Identifies and analyzes those integrating forces which affect the organization’s ability to change and compete effectively; strategies and policies are developed to provide a comprehensive course of action for change
  
  • MBA 640 - Strategic Planning

    Credit Hours: 3
    An integrative course designed to provide a top-management perspective of strategic planning and decision making in today’s dynamic business environment.
    Prerequisite(s): 6 completed hours of MBA core courses, or permission of instructor
  
  • MBA 641 - Entrepreneurship

    Credit Hours: 3
    An introductory course which examines the impact of entrepreneurship and the function of the entrepreneur in new-venture creation. A framework is developed which incorporates marketing feasibility studies and financial analysis into a comprehensive business plan
  
  • MBA 643 - Organizational Behavior

    Credit Hours: 3
    The study of human behavior in organizations with emphasis on individuals and group behavior as it relates to organizational success in the global business environment
  
  • MBA 644 - Operations Management

    Credit Hours: 3
    Management science application including optimization techniques; capacity and aggregate planning; quality and project control; facilities location and layout; and linear programming
  
  • MBA 645 - Research Problems in Operations Management

    Credit Hours: 3
    Special topics and research studies of contemporary issues in optimizing the use of human and technological resources
  
  • MBA 670 - Intercultural and Organizational Communication Topics

    Credit Hours: 3
    A survey of current topics in intercultural communications including non-verbal as well as culture and co culture issues. A survey of organizational communication theories with emphasis on interpersonal, group and leadership topics
    Same As: PSY 670 
  
  • MBA 671 - Investment Analysis

    Credit Hours: 3
    An introductory course which examines valuation issues in both fixed income and equity securities. A framework of analysis is developed in which commodities, futures and international markets are analyzed and portfolio management theory is viewed
  
  • MBA 689 - Contemporary Issues in Business

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course will examine recent issues in the business world which have an important impact on business administration. This will include the areas of accounting, finance, economics, management and marketing, plus the legal and social environments of business, but the emphasis may vary by instructor.
    Prerequisite(s): six completed hours of MBA core courses or permission of instructor

Music Technology

  
  • MTT 560 - Audio Techniques

    Credit Hours: 3
    Fundamental audio techniques including live music production, recording hardware, live sound, studio recording, and mixing.
  
  • MTT 601 - Sibelius for Commercial Music

    Credit Hours: 2
    A study of methods and techniques of using Sibelius in a commercial music setting.
  
  • MTT 603 - Finale for Commercial Music

    Credit Hours: 2
    A study of methods and techniques of using Finale in a commercial music setting.
  
  • MTT 605 - Special Topics in Music Technology

    Credit Hours: 2
    An in depth study of special topics in music technology that will facilitate the students specific interests
  
  • MTT 607 - Principles of Acoustics

    Credit Hours: 2
    A theoretical study and practical experimentation of the fundamental principles of acoustics with a focus on recording music and live performance.
  
  • MTT 609 - Advanced Digital Audio Mixing Techniques

    Credit Hours: 2
    An advanced study of digital audio mixing techniques including hardware and software.
    Prerequisite(s): Beginning audio techniques or evidence of experience in Pro-Tools, Reason, or WAVE

Guitar

  
  • MUG None - Applied Music for Music Majors

    Credit Hours: 1 - 3

Brass

  
  • MUB None - Applied Music for Music Majors

    Credit Hours: 1 - 3

Percussion

  
  • MUD None - Applied Music for Music Majors

    Credit Hours: 1 - 3

Voice

  
  • MUV None - Applied Music for Music Majors

    Credit Hours: 1 - 3
  
  • MUV 607 - Graduate Teaching in Voice

    Credit Hours: 2
    Supervised experiences in voice.
    Prerequisite(s): MUE 620  and MUV 701
    May Be Repeated: Repeatable
  
  • MUV 625 - Vocal Disorders and Therapies

    Credit Hours: 3
    A thorough analysis of vocal disorders and appropriate therapies for the professional singing teacher. Course materials will include the role of the vocal therapy in the medical community, drugs and vocal responses, stroboscopy and other procedures, and legal issues for professional teachers of voice.
    Prerequisite(s): MUE 620  and MUV 701
  
  • MUV 630 - Applied Voice

    Credit Hours: 0
    Individual study of vocal technique and literature including the major languages.
  
  • MUV 730 - Applied Voice

    Credit Hours: 0
    Individual study of vocal technique and literature including the major languages.

Winds

  
  • MUW None - Applied Music for Music Majors

    Credit Hours: 1 - 3

Strings

  
  • MUS None - Applied Music for Music Majors

    Credit Hours: 1 - 3
 

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