Apr 24, 2024

Graduate School Course Catalog 2018-2019

Graduate School Course Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Management
	MGT 5320 - Business and Society (3) This course examines business and its responsibilities to society. Technology urbanization, disadvantaged citizenry, and ecology are examined. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 5550 - Entrepreneurship and New Venture Development (3) Entrepreneurship is a dynamic process – risky and uncertain but always challenging and rewarding. This course links theory and practice in providing hands-on experience in the creation and development of a growth-oriented new venture. Students, in teams, take a multidisciplinary approach to the preparation and presentation of a professional business plan. In the process, the course focuses on developing skills conducive to venture success, including team building, organizing, planning, integrating, and persuading. In addition, students will analyze several business plans. Also, selected experts will provide advice and insight on business plan development and related matters. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 5555 - Advanced Entrepreneurship and New Venture Development (3) This is an advanced entrepreneurship and new venture development course. The student must develop an entrepreneurial venture with a focus on organization, including individuals identified in key roles, and on content delivery. Thus, roles and players for each key part of the relevant value chain and value system will need to be defined and projected costs associated with each of the key parts will need to be provided. The student will determine the feasibility of the venture through feedback from the stakeholders in the value chain or value system. The student will establish the requisite legal, financial, and technology transfer relationships. The student must also establish relationships with persons who will become board members of the venture if the venture is funded. The student will seek funding for the venture in accordance with the instructor’s recommendations. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 5560 - Behavioral and Management Theory and Analysis (3) This course is intended to increase the student’s capacity for effectively utilizing human resources within a variety of organizational frameworks. Basic concepts such as perception, motivation, communication, conflict, and change are discussed and applied to the manager’s decision making and action taking roles. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 5562 - Business Consulting (3) This course provides supervised, practical application of theories and methods learned in structured classroom environments. Students will develop business plans, marketing plans, and other deliverables for companies to address real-world business issues. Students are able to apply knowledge learned in Accounting, Computer and Information Systems, Decision Science, Finance, Economics, Management, and Marketing. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 5565 - Management Strategy and Policy Analysis (3) This course is to be taken in the graduating semester. Analytical techniques and concepts are applied to policy formulation and implementation in a complex computer-simulated organization and environment. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Marketing
	MKT 5570 - Marketing Strategy (3) The focus of this course is strategic marketing analysis and marketing planning. Students will study the components and construction of a strategic marketing plan, and they will learn to analyze complex marketing situations/decisions. Current cases will be used. Also, this course reviews trends in marketing including the integration of marketing communications, customer relationship management, global markets, the impact of e-commerce and the expanding organizational role of marketing. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MKT 5871 - Problems in Marketing (3) This course is designed to examine current problems in marketing. Cases and reading are used to analyze and generate solutions to current marketing problems. Quantitative methods will be used when appropriate. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MKT 5872 - Marketing Research and Information Systems (3) Prerequisites: MKT 5570 . This course considers the development, implementation, identification and generation of information from research as input to marketing decisions. Emphasis is given to the marketing manager’s perspective in determining whether additional information is needed and, if so, how the information should be acquired. Topics include problem definition, model building, systems design, research design and budgeting, and interpretation and reporting of information. This course makes extensive use of statistical software. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MKT 5873 - Multinational Marketing (3) Prerequisites: MKT 5570 . This course introduces the student to global marketing concepts and strategies. It examines problems of performing various marketing functions in other countries. Emphasis is on understanding the different cultural, economic, political, social and legal environments in which a firm’s product might be marketed in global settings and to formulate strategies for such markets. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MKT 5874 - Consumer and Supply Change Management (3) Prerequisites: MKT 5570 Supply chain management represents a challenge and an opportunity for most firms; it includes activities such as channel communications, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and facility location. The course goal is to understand how logistical decisions impact the performance of the firm as well as the entire supply chain. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Music
	MUSL 5300 - Technology in Music (2) This course will build upon the basic knowledge of MIDI and notation software, such as Finale and Sibelius. The course will incorporate elements of digital recording, editing, looping and cross-platform file sharing. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MUSL 5400 - Multimedia Applications (2) This course will utilize concepts and skills obtained in the composition and technology courses to teach students to compose for film, video, spoken word and other media applications. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MUSL 5800 - Recital /Thesis (2) This represents the major performance requirement for the completion of the Master of Music in Jazz Performance. The recital will be comprised of ninety minutes of music performance and lecture based on an approved thesis topic relative to the Master of Music in Performance or the Master in Music in Composition. Each instrumentalist or vocalist will be required to arrange, transpose and/or transcribe all music for the recital. The format for this presentation will be the lecture/recital. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MUSL 5900 - Research Seminar (3) A course is designed to provide the student with the proper research and writing skills necessary to conduct and present research in higher education. An examination of the appropriate writing styles for publications and the various research types will be explored. This course will provide the basic foundation for the research project that is a part of the requirements for the fulfillment of the Master of Music. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Public Administration
	PADG 5010 - Urban Issues and Problems (3) This course explores urban administration and social change by looking at the public administrator as a change agent. The course takes an interdisciplinary approach to contemporary urban issues and problems confronting national, state, and local governments, such as urban renewal, taxation and finance, pollution control, transportation, energy, unemployment, inflation, utility regulations, drug prevention and control, education, welfare, housing, strikes by public employees, rent regulations and control, etc. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5020 - Planning and Community Develop (3) The course examines issues and techniques in planning for community infrastructure. Considerable attention is devoted to urban issues that impact communities challenged by changing social-economic conditions. Using geographic information systems and other tools, students use the community as a laboratory to examine development needs. This course also examines problems and policy in the area of housing. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5030 - Urban and Regional Economics (3) This course examines the practice of economic development. Students study the organization and evolution of urban and regional economies. The course covers a range of issues from a variety of perspectives including the nature and function of urban and regional systems and networks. The course is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to analyze local and regional economic development processes and to apply these competences. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5050 - The American Governmental System (3) This course studies the structure, operations, and power relationships of the national, state, and local governments in the American political system. Using role-plays and case studies students explore current governmental issues and ethical dilemmas. Emphasis is placed on the democratic theory, the constitutional interpretations in relation to the administrative processes of public policy-making. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5120 - Personnel Management (3) This is an introductory course designed to prepare the learner for management and leadership of government and not-for-profit agencies at all levels. The course uses case studies to enhance the critical thinking skills of students and to help them understand issues and challenges in managing personnel resources in the public and not-for-profit sectors. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5130 - Principles of Public Management (3) This course provides a frame of reference of public administration and a building block for other courses. Particular attention is spent on the current ethical issues that confront public sector managers and leaders. This course is taught using the case study method and is writing intensive. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5140 - Public Finance and Budgeting (3) This course explores the fiscal role of government in a mixed and planned economy. The student will learn about the sources of public revenue, social, economic, political, administrative, and institutional aspects of the budget and the budgetary process, trends, and problems, in intergovernmental fiscal relations and interactions. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5150 - Public Budgeting Laboratory (3) This course was designed to provide students experiential learning in public budgeting through individual and team simulation. The students gain a stronger and more practical understanding of public financial management and budgeting. Students strengthen analytical skills through simulations and a time sensitive project creating a local government budget. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5160 - Comparative Public Administration (3) Students engage in an analytical study of the concepts, methodologies, theories, processes, and organization models of public administration in major Western and non-Western systems of government. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5180 - Intergovernmental Administration (3) This course analyzes the implication and administrative effects of policies which cross governmental lines. Among areas to be considered are intergovernmental fund transfers (block and categorical grants, e.g.), jurisdictional problems in service delivery and revenue gathering, the effects of differing interpretations of “federalism” by different national administrations, and the legal basis of authority among governmental units. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5200 - Non-Profit Management (3) This course will introduce students to the theory and practice of nonprofit management. Special emphasis will be given to critical functions such as fundraising and grantsmanship, financial management and budgeting, marketing and communications, leadership styles, monitoring and evaluation. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5201 - Strategic Planning and Management of Nonprofit Organization (3) Prerequisites: PADG 5200 . The Strategic Management Planning and Management of Non-Profit Organizations is an economic based general management course that explore a broad range of issues affecting the sector. The course will address questions such as why do we have nonprofit organizations? What competitive advantages and disadvantages might this form have over the profit or public firm and under what circumstances might this matter? How do we think about industry analysis and competitive advantage in a nonprofit setting? What special issues arise in the startup phase and later in the expansion/replication phases of a nonprofit? Are there special challenges in managing staff and the board? Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5220 - Public Policy Formation (3) The study of the social, economic, and political factors and forces that condition the processes of decision making and policy formulation; examination of the processes by which public policies are formed, interpreted, carried out and evaluated in the American political system; and analysis of major institutions, powers, and relationships relative to stimulating, legislating, interpreting, and executing public policies. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5230 - Non-profit Funding and Financial Management (3) Prerequisites: PADG 5200 . This course covers theory and application of financial management systems and techniques for non-profit organizations. The financial management aspect will emphasize financial analysis including nonprofit financial statements, statement of financial position and statement of activities, statement of cash flows, statement of functional expenses, using financial ratios, managing endowment funds, developing and managing the budget, risk management, financial policies, and controls. The course will introduce students to how nonprofits obtain and manage financial resources. Areas of focus may include philanthropic fundraising, earned income strategies and government support (including grant writing). It seeks to enhance financial decision-making skills through application of analytical concepts and decision techniques to a variety of situations. Students will leave this class well equipped with skills for raising funds, grant proposal writing, and financial management. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5240 - Economic Consequences of Policy Analysis (3) This course examines the resource allocation in the public sector and ways that ideal public policy can correct the shortcomings of market failure, public goods, externalities, and government failure. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5250 - Non-profit Management for Religious and Philanthropic Organizations (3) This course can be an alternative for the introductory course and would focus on the compliance of regulations regarding federal tax exemptions . Its target group may be clergy and church officials, but would appeal to students as well who want to gain expertise in both theory and best practices on compliance policy for non-profits, in general. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5310 - Facilitation Laboratory – The Art of Meeting (2) A hands-on oriented course in managing meetings, presenting technical information and conducting problem-solving and decision-making conferences or meetings. Students receive practice in leading and facilitating interactive meetings, as well as structuring information for effective presentations. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5330 - Career Development and Community Projects (3) This course integrates students’ academic studies with practical public administration assignments in professional and “real-world” environments. Students will have the opportunity to enhance their academic knowledge, personal development and professional preparation through practical work experience. Lectures, class discussions (case analyses), project assignments, student presentations, guest presenters, and in-class group activities make up the course learning experiences. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5335 - Compensation Policy and Management (3) The emphasis of this course is on the managerial level concepts and practices of compensation and benefits administration with emphasis on current theories of compensation and benefits trends, cost, value and systems. Insights from thought leaders will be explored to enrich the learning experience. Attention is given to (1) the changing nature of compensation and benefits, (2) changing expectations of employees and competitive needs of employers and (3) evolving trends in performance and pay realignment to the strategic objectives of the organization. The course provides each student with an experiential opportunity to develop the managerial skills necessary to design and understand the performance based compensation and benefit programs for an organization. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5340 - Techniques of Human Resources Development (3) This course is a part of the HR series of MPA courses. The course takes a hands-on approach to HR and addresses the entire range of topics that have traditionally been included in an organization’s HRD function such as designing systems of instruction as well as content that reflects the future of HRD. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5350 - Hospital Administration (3) This course provides students with an overview of concepts and issues related to hospital management. Through the examination of management topics and healthcare situations in hospitals, the student will explore the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in this environment. Topics include hospital healthcare leadership, organizational design as it relates to the uniqueness of these organizations, managing professionals, and diversity in the workplace. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5370 - The Politics and Demographics of Public Policy Formation and Implementation (3) This course explores the theory and application of demographic impacts on public policy. Structured around three components – demography, public policy and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) – it examines political attitudes and behaviors that influence the support and administration of public policies. The course critically examines the relationships between demographic changes and public policy in assessing the impact of demographic factors on citizen support of government programs and their successful implementation. Students will develop skills in using GIS to show, through mapping, spatial linkages found between specific population changes and the administration of government programs. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5380 - Philosophy and Principles of Public Health (3) The history, philosophy and principles of public health are covered. Special attention is given to the basic organization and practices of public health at local, state, national, and international levels. In addition, basic epidemiological principles and practices - including data collection, analysis, interpretation, evaluation and implications for health education programming, will be explored. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5390 - Public Health Policy: Assessment and Advocacy (3) This course will address a major health issue in the U.S. (e.g., tobacco, obesity, HIV/AIDS) from a public health and public policy perspective. Students will consider policy assessment, policy analysis, and policy advocacy as tools for examining and addressing the issue. Students will engage in experiential learning activities, such as assessing or analyzing health policies, planning or conducting a policy advocacy campaign, or implementing or evaluating a recently adopted health policy. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5420 - Administrative Law (3) A study of the problems of allocation of law or policy-making powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government; problems in administrative procedure and the constitutional, statutory, and common law doctrines that control it; and the problems with the relationships and procedures necessary for the effective implementation of policy contrasted with the tradition of individual freedom under law. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5520 - Minority Public Administrators (3) This course is an examination of the historical factors and contemporary trends shaping the employment of minorities in public agencies. The course examines the issues that confront current public administrators and in particular women and minority public sector leaders. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5550 - Techniques in Planning and Evaluating Human Resources Programs (3) This course is another in the human resource area designed for MPA students with an interest in careers in human resource management. The course covers systems analysis and experimental design for program development and research in human services. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5580 - Public Policy Implementation (3) This course examines the various models of the implementation stage of policy making in the United States. Special emphasis will be placed on the various environmental factors (social, economic, political and other forces, which impact on implementing social programs and public policies. The innovative literature in the field will also be explored. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5600 - Quantitative Analysis (3) The study of the application of quantitative tools and methodology to organizational situations for the purpose of solving management problems; utilization of science and research to determine, to measure, to manipulate, and to interpret complex data and to perform sophisticated analysis for policy-making in order to foster public purposes. Students will also be exposed to principles of applied statistics and computer usage. Heavy emphasis will be placed on program evaluation. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5610 - Research Method in Public Administration (3) The course seeks to develop familiarity and competency with the concepts and application of basic quantitative and qualitative methods used in the administrative, service, and policy arenas. Learners will gain a basic understanding of research design; know what questions to ask of data; the techniques to use to ask the “right” questions and how to interpret the findings. The student will increase his/her proficiency with SPSS or SAS (skills which can be transferred to other statistical software). Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5620 - Organizational Theory and Behavior (3) This is an advanced graduate course in public administration designed to strengthen each student’s understanding of the theory and human behavior of organizations. It involves the study of the principle dimensions of organizational behavior against the backdrop of the intellectual evolution of the field. Theories on organizational behavior will be analyzed in terms of contributions to the discipline, as well as relevancy to modern day public organizations. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5640 - Independent Study (3) Under faculty supervision, this course is designed to allow students to independently explore selected topics in the areas of public management. IS allows student to (1) Conduct in depth research in an area of public management, policy or administration that helps develop their Student Learning Portfolio ; (2) Conduct a public sector or public service project that is consistent with the focus of their Student Learning Portfolio and career objectives; (3) Obtain an approved national certification in a area of public sector management or leadership. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5670 - Administrative Leadership and Ethics (3) An examination of the fundamental leadership roles, styles, and functions exercised in public agencies and not-for-profit organizations. This course is designed to provide both advanced theoretical perspectives and practical training for governmental, non-for-profit, and community development leaders, with special emphasis on the ethical issues that confront public sector leaders. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5700 - Seminar in Public Administration (3) This course is an examination of innovative topics in the discipline of public administration. The course will explore and analyze advanced models, theories, and principles utilized by academics and practitioners. Students will be required to construct a research project utilizing theories and principles studied in this course and in previous courses. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5710 - Capstone Research (3) Prerequisites: The nine required MPA core courses will be prerequisites. The course will be a corequisite of Internship in Public Administration (PADG 5800 ) or Thesis in Public Administration (PADG 5900 ). This course is designed to prepare students to successfully complete the capstone phase of the public administration program. Specifically, it focuses on two graduation requirements: The mastery case study (MCS) and the student-learning portfolio (SLP)–each to be taught in a four-week session. The MCS is a major case study that requires the student to demonstrate his/her mastery of the field of Public Administration. The SLP is a compilation of the student’s accomplishments, both professional and academic, during matriculation in the program. The course will carry three credit hours. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5800 - Internship in Public Administration I (3) Students complete a supervised internship in a public or non-profit agency. The internship consists of a 300 hours of work. Students compile a representative sampling of their internship work. These documents may include Work diary; Copies of memoandum, Correspondence, and Papers produced etc. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PADG 5900 - Public Administration Thesis (3) This course is a final, individual project intended to integrate material already covered in previous MPA courses, as well as to provide an in-depth exploration of a topic of special interest or career relevance to the participant. Thesis students work closely with an academic advisor and are required to adopt a theoretical framework, design a data collection mechanism in formulating original research. Thesis students further make an oral presentation of the research results in front of a professional academic panel. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Physical Education
	PEDG 5000 - Physiology of Muscular Activity (3) Prerequisites: PEDU 4110 or permission of the instructor. An advanced investigation of the effects of physical activity on various systems of the body, with additional attention to the effects of sex, age, and environment on physical activity. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PEDG 5010 - Management in Athletic Administration (3) An advanced analysis of principles, practices, and problems in administering sound physical education and recreation programs in public schools, colleges, and recreational settings, with an emphasis on researching various organization structures to improve management techniques. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PEDG 5100 - Sociology of Sport and Leisure (3) An investigation of the basic sociological concepts and theories that may affect sport and/or recreation, administrators, participants, spectators and societies. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PEDG 5110 - Pedagogy in Adapted Physical Education (3) Selecting and presenting teaching strategies for individuals with varying disabilities. Techniques for modifying environmental conditions to increase attending behaviors through evidenced-based teaching methods, curriculum, and instructional design in a variety of settings (e.g. least restrictive environment, inclusive, separate). Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PEDG 5120 - Advanced Measurement in Physical Education and Recreation (3) Prerequisites: PEDU 4410. An advanced study of the various areas of tests and measurements in physical education and recreation, with attention to data collection, analysis and interpretation in relation to research procedures and statistical approaches. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PEDG 5125 - Assessment in Adapted Physical Education (3) Prerequisites: PEDG 5110 . The study of techniques of assessment include the assessment of physical growth, motor development and proficiency, physiological principles of physical fitness, motor fitness, and perceptual motor characteristics of students with disabilities as it relates to musculo-skeletal , neuro-muscular, multidisabilities, and intellectual impairments. Students will learn how to analyze assessment and evaluation results. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PEDG 5130 - Facilities Management (3) This course is designed to examine, condense, and digest information on the planning, design and construction of areas and facilities for athletics, sports, recreation and physical education, as well as the application of theories, concepts, and strategies for the management of sports, athletic, and recreational facilities. Such issues as personnel management, security, parking, traffic flow, and crowd control in the administration of single and/or multi-use recreation or sport facilities may be addressed. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PEDG 5140 - Seminar in Athletic Administration (3) This course is designed to investigate the current trends and issues that may affect athletic program and facility managers. Potential topics include, but are not limited to: staffing, conflict resolution, scheduling, equipment liability, staff development, and selected topics of contemporary interest and importance to the field of athletic administration. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PEDG 5150 - Sports Marketing (3) This course focuses on the concepts and practices that form the knowledge base necessary for effective decision-making in marketing the athletic product. Such issues as consumer behavior, motivation, learning and perception, marketing research, developing athletic strategies and tactical procedures to reach marketing goals will be introduced. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PEDG 5170 - Event Management (3) This course is designed to outline the concept of development and management of sporting events from creation through implementation and evaluation. The course provides key operating principle systems. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PEDG 5180 - Legal Issues in Athletic Administration (3) This course will provide exposure to many legal issues that exist within various levels of Athletics. Students will be introduced to the United States Legal Systems and learn to apply common legal principles as administrators of programs, facilities, and /or organizations in Recreation, and /or Sport. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PEDG 5210 - Research Techniques and Modern Problems in Physical Education and Recreation (3) An introduction to and an examination of the various designs and techniques of research, with emphasis on proposal development and writing the final report on contemporary problems in physical education and recreation. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PEDG 5300 - Motor Development (3) Prerequisites: PEDU 2450. An analysis of changes in motor patterns, motor performance, and the factors affecting motor learning during childhood and adolescence. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PEDG 5310 - Motor Learning (3) Prerequisites: PEDU 3000. The study of changes in the ability to perform a skill that is inferred from improvement in performance over time as a result of practice and experience. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PEDG 5320 - Organization and Administration of Intramural Sports (3) An overview of the history; present status, and objectives of intramural sport participation, with attention to its relationship to other departments, units of competition, program of activities, schedule making, rules and regulations, financing, point systems, awards, and extramural competition. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PEDG 5500 - Curriculum in Physical Education (3) Prerequisites: PEDU 4020. An advanced study of principles, problems, and procedures in physical education program design K-12 and college/university levels, with special emphasis on techniques of curriculum construction. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PEDG 5510 - Analysis of Teaching (3) Prerequisites: PEDG 5210 . An advanced course designed to examine observation techniques and teaching strategies. Emphasis will be placed on identifying, analyzing, and evaluating teacher behavior in light of current trends in research, philosophy, and theory in the field. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PEDG 5530 - Clinical Supervision (3) Prerequisites: PEDG 5210 & PEDG 5510 . An advanced study of theoretical and innovative practices in physical education teaching and supervision. Reflecting, diagnosing, and prescribing instruction will be covered during the full semester in a buddy system and with a partner in the school. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PEDG 5700 - Pediatric Adapted Physical Education (3) Prerequisites: PEDG 5110 and PEDG 5300 . A study of physical education content relative to extending PL 101-476 assessment and programming for infants, toddlers, and early childhood individuals with disabilities. A laboratory experience is a requirement of the course. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PEDG 5710 - Disability Sports (3) Developmental, recreational, and competitive sports in school and community settings with a focus on Paralympics, Special Olympics, and Deaf Sports for all age groups and ability levels will be the primary focus of the course. Assessment, athletic training, coaching, organization and administration will be addressed. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PEDG 5720 - Issues and Trends in Adapted Physical Education (3) This course is designed to investigate the current issues and trends in adapted physical education in relation to the unique attributes of learners with disabilities. Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS) will be the structural framework of the course with the intent for Certification in Adapted Physical Education (CAPE). Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PEDG 5800 - Clinical Supervision in Adapted Physical Education (3) Prerequisites: PEDG 5110 , PEDG 5300 , & PEDG 5700 . Designed to provide an opportunity for students to gain practical experience in a professional teaching setting, with attention to helping the student develop “hands-on” experience in the areas of assessment, IEP writing and implementation, programming and writing lesson plans. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PEDG 5895 - Culminating Project (1-6) Prerequisites: PEDG 5510 and PEDG 5530 . Designed to provide the student an opportunity to complete an action research project in teaching & learning in physical education; and also to create a teaching & learning portfolio based on professional teacher standards. Three (3) hours are required for graduation and a student may take up to six (6) hours to complete the project. The student must be in at least 1 hour of portfolio development during the semester of completion. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PEDG 5900 - Thesis or Research Project (1-6) The research, writing, and defense of an acceptable thesis/project on an approved topic. Students register for the course in consultation with their advisors in the determination of the appropriate number of credit hours to be granted in a given semester. The course may be taken more than once, but for no more than a total of six (6) hours. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Pharmaceutical Sciences
	PHRD 8130 - Advanced Enzyme Kinetics (3) Pre- or Co-requisite: Consent of Instructor This advanced level course explores in details the properties, structures, and stability of enzymes and strategies needed for optimal enzyme isolation and characterization. Optimization of appropriate assays and consideration of actual inhibitors and activators/cofactors, as well as structure and properties of both substrates and products will be discussed. Examination of literature will be tailored to enzymes, methods and techniques relevant for the individual Ph.D. student projects, or research projects. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRD 8140 - Advanced Methods in Protein Chemistry (3) Pre- or Co-requisite: Consent of Instructor This course is intended to give the student an understanding of proteins at a molecular level with respect to biopharmaceutical applications. A toolbox of methods will be presented to study protein targets experimentally and in silico. The material to be covered will include in-depth review of the structure-function relationships of proteins, the use of computer modeling, structure analysis, and reviews of the current research literature. Topics covered will include; a review of protein structural order, structural determination, protein folding, specific enzymology, and protein engineering. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRD 8150 - Biosensors and Nanotechnologies: Theories and Biomedical Applications (3) Pre- or Co-requisite: Consent of the instructor. This course will teach the theory and application of biosensors and chemical sensors in biomedical applications. Concepts of chemical and biological sensing molecules and methods will be explored. Principles of sensing elements in a variety of applications (glucose monitoring, gas sensing and toxicity, disease, DNA detection) will be examined and principles of nanotechnology will be discussed to familiarize students with miniaturized biological and chemical sensors. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRD 8170 - Bioinformatics: Protein Structure Modeling and Drug Design (3) Pre- or Co-requisite: Consent of instructor. This course will cover the basic principles and pratical applications of modern bioinformatics technologies in the context of drug discovery and design. Emphasis will be placed on basic concepts, principles and software tools to solve problems in biological and pharmaceutical sciences. This course consists of lectures and computer lab activities. And mandatory attendance at invited seminars. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRD 8180 - Cheminformatics: Small Molecule Modeling in Drug Discovery (3) Pre- or Co-requisite: Consent of instructor. This course will cover the basic principles and practical applications of modern cheminformatics technologies in the context of drug discovery and design. Emphasis will be placed on the basic principles and how to use software tools to solve practical problems. In addition, this advanced course will include invited seminars and group discussions. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRD 8190 - Plant Genomics (3) Pre- or Co-requisite: Consent of the instructor. This course will introduce students with a background in biology to plant genomics and genetic engineering. It covers the nature of the plant genome and the role of sequenced-based methods in the study of the functional genes and their network. The course consists of three parts: basic knowledge and techniques for plant genome study, current plant genomic projects and databases, and genetic engineering to improve nutrituion in plants and metabolic engineering of plant natural products in the post-genome era. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRD 8210 - Cloning and Expression (3) Pre- or Co-requisite: Consent of the instructor. This course covers key concepts and techniques in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic molecular biology and biotechnology. During lectures, various expression systems including prokaryotic, mammalian, plant, insect cell and yeast expression systems are introduced. Criteria for commercial expression of pharmaceutical proteins, and expression of foreign genes in whole animal systems will be discussed. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRD 8240 - Assay Technologies (3) Pre- or Co-requisite: Consent of the instructor. This course is an introduction to a broad range of assay technologies and methods used in basic research, drug discovery and development, biomanufacturing, biotechnology and diagnostics. The basic principles and applications of a variety of commonly used assay technologies will be covered. Topics covered include prompt and time-resolved fluorescence, ELISA, quantitative PCR, AlphaScreen technology, FLIPR technology, and cell-based assays. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRD 8250 - Advanced Concepts in Metabolic Diseases (3) Pre- or Co-requisite: Approval by course director. This course explores in-depth the pharmacological, molecular and biochemical basis that underlie major metabolic disorders including hypothyroidism, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, atherosclerosis, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. The course consists of lectures, case studies, and discussions. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRG 5000 - Principles of Pharmacology (3) This course provides an in depth study of pharmacology in humans. This course covers general principles of pharmacology and drug therapy for major disease category. The goal of this course is to educate students in the fundamental concepts of pharmacology to the extent that students will be able to synthesize ideas and develop independent investigative self-learning skills in this discipline. The contents include pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, neuro-pharmacology, cardio-pharmacology, antibiotics and anti-neoplasms. Students will learn course contents from textbooks, lectures, hand-outs and case studies. The students will utilize course content information to evaluate and analyze principles of pharmacology and to apply concepts to related problems in pharmacology through classroom discussions and problem sets. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRG 5100 - Drug Discovery (3) Prerequisites: Biochemistry and lab, or with the consent of the instructor. This course will explore the theoretical and practical aspects of drug discovery research. Topics will include detailed discussion of drug targets, such as enzymes, GPCR/ion channels, nucleic acid and nuclear receptors and the methods used for modern drug discovery in the pharmaceutical industry. Original research journal articles will be used as case studies to illustrate the practical application of drug discovery research. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRG 5110 - Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing (3) Prerequisites: Biochemistry, Genetics, Bioanalytical Chemistry, Bioprocessing and Cell culture or with the consent of the instructor. This graduate level course provides an extensive overview of the process of drug manufacturing in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries with an emphasis of the production of biopharmaceuticals. This course is designed for individuals entering the biotechnology, medical device, pharmaceutical development, and vaccine industries. An understanding of the scientific, technical and regulatory aspects of developing safe and efficacious therapeutics will be detailed. The lecture series will cover drug production with an emphasis on microbial and mammalian systems. The roles of different departments such as process development, bioanalytical characterization, and QA/QC will be defined. The role of bioanalytical characterization will be detailed as it applies to the issues of drug stability, formulation and delivery. The lecture series will emphasize the requirements and application of good manufacturing practices (cGMP), with detailed reviews of process development procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), procedures for validation of equipment and computer systems, and documentation and regulation of GMP facilities. The Regulatory processes including an overview of CBER, CDER and ICH guidelines will be included. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRG 5120 - Advanced Biochemistry Lab (2) Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry lecture and lab, Biochemistry lecture and lab or with the consent of the instructor. This laboratory course is designed to expose students to advanced research techniques commonly used in biotechnology. This course will provide students with hands-on research training in preparation for entering the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. At the completion of this course, individuals will (1) be very familiar with research techniques commonly used in biotechnology, (2) gain more research experience as well as a better understanding for modern biochemical techniques, (3) learn to think critically and interpret experimental results, and (4) enhance scientific writing skills. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRG 5130 - Enzyme Kinetics (3) Prerequisites: Biochemistry and lab, or with the consent of the instructor. This course will explore the theoretical and practical aspects of enzyme kinetics. Michaelis-Menton kinetics will be thoroughly covered for one- and two-substrate reactions. Topics will include modes of enzyme inhibition and the methods used to determine mechanisms of action for inhibitors and activators of enzyme activity. Original research journal articles will be used as case studies to illustrate the practical application of enzyme kinetics in research and drug discovery. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRG 5140 - Advanced Methods in Protein Chemistry (3) Prerequisites: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry II or with consent from Instructor. This course will examine the details of how structure determines function for all major classes of enzymes. A tool box of methods will be presented to study any catalytic system. The material to be covered will be an in-depth review of the structure-function relationships of proteins, the use of computer modeling, structure analysis and reviews of the current research literature. Topics covered will include; a review of protein secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure, folding patterns, specific enzymology and protein chemistry, and protein engineering. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRG 5150 - Introduction to Biosensor Technology (3) Prerequisites: General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, General Physics or with the consent of the instructor. Introduction to Biosensor Technology is an interdisciplinary course designed for upper level undergraduates and graduate students who have an interest in understanding theory and applications of biosensor technologies. Students will gain basic knowledge of biosensing molecules, various transducer techniques (optical, electric, electrochemical, mass, etc), detailed knowledge in immobilization of biomolecules to transducer surfaces, sensor micro-fabrication, and updated applications in diverse areas. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRG 5160 - Physical Biochemistry (3) Prerequisites: Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry or with the consent of the instructor. This course applies the concepts of physical chemistry to biological systems. Topics covered include the forces governing protein and nucleic acid stability and topology, the thermodynamics of protein folding and protein-ligand interactions, enzyme kinetics, and the physical basis for methods for protein purification, for probing protein-ligand interactions, and for the determination of macromolecular structure. Emphasis will be given to topics relevant to the drug discovery process. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRG 5170 - Bioinformatics: Protein Structure Modeling and Drug Design (3) Prerequisites: General Chemistry; General Biology; General Physics or with the consent of the instructor. This course consists of lectures and computer lab sessions. It will cover the basic principles and practical applications of modern bioinformatics technologies in the context of drug discovery and design. These technologies (protein structure modeling, structure-based drug design, molecular docking) have been widely used by the biotech and pharmaceutical industry. Emphasis will be placed on the basic principles as well as hands-on experiences as to how to use software tools to solve practical problems. No prerequisite in computational chemistry and / or computer science is needed. Students from multiple disciplines (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or Computer Science) can benefit from participating in group projects of this course. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRG 5180 - Cheminformatics: Small Molecule Modeling for Drug Discovery (3) Prerequisites: General Chemistry; General Physics or with the consent of the instructor. This course consists of lectures and computer laboratory sessions. It will cover the basic principles and practical applications of modern chemoinformatics technologies in the context of drug discovery and design. These same technologies have been widely used by the biotech and pharmaceutical industry. Emphasis will be placed on the basic principles and hands-on experiences in using software tools to solve practical problems. No prerequisite in computational chemistry or computer science is necessary. Students from multiple disciplines (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or Computer Science) can benefit from participating in group projects of this course. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRG 5190 - Plant-based Pharmaceuticals (3) Prerequisites: CHEM 4500/ 4520-Biochemistry and lab or with the consent of the instructor. This course is designed as an introduction to plant genomics for students with a background in biology. During the course, students will learn about techniques involved in tissue culture, gene mapping, gene cloning and the genetic engineering of plants. The role of genetically modified plants in enhancing human nutrition and the application of plants in “biopharming” will also be discussed. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRG 5200 - Cloning and Expression (3) Prerequisites: Molecular or Cell Biology, Biochemistry and lab or with the consent of the instructor. This course covers key concepts in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic molecular biology. During lectures, specific expression systems will be introduced including prokaryotic, mammalian, plant, insect cell, and yeast expression systems. Criteria for commercial expression of macromolecules, expression of recombinant DNA in whole animal systems (e.g., goat, chicken, etc.) will be also discussed. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRG 5220 - Chemical Library Design (3) Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry or with the consent of the instructor. This course will provide students the opportunity to become familiar with techniques used in chemical library design and synthesis such as: computer aided library design, solution and solid phase rapid parallel synthesis (RPS) and parallel purification. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use the literature or data from a high throughput screen to identify biologically active molecules for library production, design a library for approaching a biological target, determine the drug likeness of the proposed library using computational tools, develop synthetic strategies for their proposed libraries using solution or solid phase rapid parallel synthesis (RPS) and other library synthesis techniques, develop purification strategies for the proposed libraries and propose new reactions, reagents and technologies for library production. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRG 5230 - The Organic Chemistry of Drug Design and Drug Action (3) Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry or with the consent of the instructor. The success in drug design is dependent on insights and advances from the combined use of chemical and biological investigation. The goal of this course will be to educate students in drug design and drug action. This course will provide students with the opportunity to learn why drug-receptor interactions are important to drug efficacy, understand the mechanisms of drug chemistry, identify the pharmacophore of a target structure, examine structural modification to increase potency (SAR), become familiar with computational approaches used in the drug design, and learn how medicinal chemists approach resolving problems of metabolic destruction of drugs. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRG 5240 - Assay Technologies (3) Prerequisites: Molecular or Cell Biology, Biochemistry and lab or with the consent of the instructor. This course will explore standard and cutting-edge assay technologies used for measuring biochemical and cellular properties. For biochemical assays, the topics will include radioactive and non-radioactive methods to assay enzyme activity, protein-protein interactions, and quantitative detection of biomolecules. For cell-based assays, the topics covered will include methods to measure proliferation, cytotoxicity, gene transcription, motility, signal transduction, cell compartment localization, and receptor activation. Original research journal articles will be used as case studies in assay development and employment of modern assay technology. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule

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MGT 5320 - Business and Society (3)

MGT 5550 - Entrepreneurship and New Venture Development (3)

MGT 5555 - Advanced Entrepreneurship and New Venture Development (3)

MGT 5560 - Behavioral and Management Theory and Analysis (3)

MGT 5562 - Business Consulting (3)

MGT 5565 - Management Strategy and Policy Analysis (3)

MKT 5570 - Marketing Strategy (3)

MKT 5871 - Problems in Marketing (3)

MKT 5872 - Marketing Research and Information Systems (3)

MKT 5873 - Multinational Marketing (3)

MKT 5874 - Consumer and Supply Change Management (3)

MUSL 5300 - Technology in Music (2)

MUSL 5400 - Multimedia Applications (2)

MUSL 5800 - Recital /Thesis (2)

MUSL 5900 - Research Seminar (3)

PADG 5010 - Urban Issues and Problems (3)

PADG 5020 - Planning and Community Develop (3)

PADG 5030 - Urban and Regional Economics (3)

PADG 5050 - The American Governmental System (3)

PADG 5120 - Personnel Management (3)

PADG 5130 - Principles of Public Management (3)

PADG 5140 - Public Finance and Budgeting (3)

PADG 5150 - Public Budgeting Laboratory (3)

PADG 5160 - Comparative Public Administration (3)

PADG 5180 - Intergovernmental Administration (3)

PADG 5200 - Non-Profit Management (3)

PADG 5201 - Strategic Planning and Management of Nonprofit Organization (3)

PADG 5220 - Public Policy Formation (3)

PADG 5230 - Non-profit Funding and Financial Management (3)

PADG 5240 - Economic Consequences of Policy Analysis (3)

PADG 5250 - Non-profit Management for Religious and Philanthropic Organizations (3)

PADG 5310 - Facilitation Laboratory – The Art of Meeting (2)

PADG 5330 - Career Development and Community Projects (3)

PADG 5335 - Compensation Policy and Management (3)

PADG 5340 - Techniques of Human Resources Development (3)

PADG 5350 - Hospital Administration (3)

PADG 5370 - The Politics and Demographics of Public Policy Formation and Implementation (3)

PADG 5380 - Philosophy and Principles of Public Health (3)

PADG 5390 - Public Health Policy: Assessment and Advocacy (3)

PADG 5420 - Administrative Law (3)

PADG 5520 - Minority Public Administrators (3)

PADG 5550 - Techniques in Planning and Evaluating Human Resources Programs (3)

PADG 5580 - Public Policy Implementation (3)

PADG 5600 - Quantitative Analysis (3)

PADG 5610 - Research Method in Public Administration (3)

PADG 5620 - Organizational Theory and Behavior (3)

PADG 5640 - Independent Study (3)

PADG 5670 - Administrative Leadership and Ethics (3)

PADG 5700 - Seminar in Public Administration (3)

PADG 5710 - Capstone Research (3)

PADG 5800 - Internship in Public Administration I (3)

PADG 5900 - Public Administration Thesis (3)

PEDG 5000 - Physiology of Muscular Activity (3)

PEDG 5010 - Management in Athletic Administration (3)

PEDG 5100 - Sociology of Sport and Leisure (3)

PEDG 5110 - Pedagogy in Adapted Physical Education (3)

PEDG 5120 - Advanced Measurement in Physical Education and Recreation (3)

PEDG 5125 - Assessment in Adapted Physical Education (3)

PEDG 5130 - Facilities Management (3)

PEDG 5140 - Seminar in Athletic Administration (3)

PEDG 5150 - Sports Marketing (3)

PEDG 5170 - Event Management (3)

PEDG 5180 - Legal Issues in Athletic Administration (3)

PEDG 5210 - Research Techniques and Modern Problems in Physical Education and Recreation (3)

PEDG 5300 - Motor Development (3)

PEDG 5310 - Motor Learning (3)

PEDG 5320 - Organization and Administration of Intramural Sports (3)

PEDG 5500 - Curriculum in Physical Education (3)

PEDG 5510 - Analysis of Teaching (3)

PEDG 5530 - Clinical Supervision (3)

PEDG 5700 - Pediatric Adapted Physical Education (3)

PEDG 5710 - Disability Sports (3)

PEDG 5720 - Issues and Trends in Adapted Physical Education (3)

PEDG 5800 - Clinical Supervision in Adapted Physical Education (3)

PEDG 5895 - Culminating Project (1-6)

PEDG 5900 - Thesis or Research Project (1-6)

PHRD 8130 - Advanced Enzyme Kinetics (3)

PHRD 8140 - Advanced Methods in Protein Chemistry (3)