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2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

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  • BIOD 8000 - Advanced Biochemistry (3)

    Pre- or Co-requisite: Undergraduate Biochemistry. The chemistry, bioenergetics, and metabolic roles of prime representatives of the essential groups of compounds in living organisms are emphasized. Sequences, controls, and catalysts involved in major biochemical pathways are included. Cross-Listed With CHED 8000.


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  • BIOD 8005 - Advanced Biochemistry (3)

    Pre- or Co-requisite: Undergraduate Biochemistry. The chemistry, bioenergetics, and metabolic roles of prime representatives of the essential groups of compounds in living organisms are emphasized. Sequences, controls, and catalysts involved in major biochemical pathways are included. This course is cross listed with CHED 8000.


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  • BIOD 8610 - Special Topics in Integrated Biosciences (3)

    Prerequisites: BIOD 8010  or instructor approval. Special Topics in Integrated Biosciences will provided graduate students in Integrated Biosciences Program opportunities for in-depth exploration of recent and actively developing areas of biological and biomedical sciences. Current primary literature sources related to the particular topic will supplement the content based for each offering. Student participation will include written and oral presentations. (Course may be repeated for credit depending upon sections).


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  • BIOG 5610 - Special Topics in Biological and Biomedical Sciences (3)

    Prerequisites: BIOG 5310  or instructor approval. Special Topics in Biological and Biomedical Sciences will provide graduate students in Biological and Biomedical Sciences opportunities for in-depth exploration of recent and actively developing areas of biological and biomedical sciences. Current primary literature sources related to the particular topic will supplements the control base for each offering. Student participation will include written and oral presentation. (Course may be repeated for credit depending upon sections).


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  • BUS 5100 - Essentials of Marketing and Management for MBA (3)

    Pre- or Co-requisite: Bachelor’s degree. Enrollment in this course requires permission of the Director of Graduate Programs in the School of Business.  Essentials of Management  and Marketing. The course is an introduction to marketing and management business principles for post-baccalaureate students. The course provides an overview and analysis of fundamental managerial and marketing functions and processes, to include organizational structure, market analysis, product development and distribution, and branding activities that influence effective decision making and implementation in organizations. Enrollment in this course requires permission of the Director of Graduate Programs in the School of Business. 


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  • CIS 5620 - Project Management (3)

    Prerequisites: CIS 5520 Management Information Systems   and MGT 5560 Behavioral and Management Theory and Analysis  or consent of the instructor This course introduces the concepts and techniques of project management for a broad range of projects, including information systems and business projects. Topics include resource management, organizational factors, project manager responsibilities, and team building, risk management, cost management, change management,quality management, project office, outsourced projects and ERP projects. Tools and techniques for project estimating and scheduling will be presented. Students will complete both case studies and a real-world group project to apply to the knowledge they learned to practical experiences. 


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  • CON 5201 - Ethical & Professional Orientation to Counseling (3)

    This course is designed to provide an understanding of the ethical and professional issues in the professional field of counseling.  Additionally, identity of the professional counselor, characteristics/dispositions of an effective counselor, and self-exploration in relation to that role are also examined.


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  • CON 5326 - Traditional and Contemporary Issues in Addictions (3)

    This course is designed to give insight into the complex fields of traditional and current drug abuse, compulsive behaviors, treatment, recovery, and prevention.  Additionally, this course will provide insight on :  a) traditions and philosophies of recovery treatment models and support groups; and b) ethics, confidentiality, and legal issues.  It is further designed to give a global perspective on current issues in the addiction treatment field.  This course consists of selected readings based on:  a)traditional models of treatment and recovery; b) substance use related ethical concerns; c) empirical research; d) relevant evidence - based practices; and e) current issues in the substance and process addictions.  Traditional issues impacting addiction include but are not limited to:  traditional views of addiction and addiction treatment; the development of self-help addiction groups; and the formation of professional addiction services.  Current issues impacting addiction include but are not limited to:  Living with drugs, dependency and addiction; major drugs of use and abuse; drugs and crime; the social impact of drugs; as well as prevention, treatment and education are addressed.


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  • CON 5327 - Prevention, Treatment, & Intervention of Alcohol, Drug & Behavioral Addictions (3)

    This course focuses on substance use and behavioral health issues as related to addiction prevention, treatment, intervention, and their effective implementation with all individuals.  This course will cover the 12 core functions of addiction counseling.  Additionally, this course will cover prevention, treatment and intervention methodologies related to substance use.  The program is designed and delivered from a substance use and clinical mental health counseling perspective.  The clinical areas, issues, and interventions presented and discussed can be applied by a variety of substance use and behavioral health professionals to assist individuals and groups in need of substance use and/or behavioral health intervention.


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  • CON 5328 - Alcohol, Drug & Behavioral Addictions: Family & Crisis Intervention (3)

    An examination of the range of substance abuse issues impacting the family system, including crisis intervention.  Topics will include:  a) etiology of substance abuse and addiction within the family; b) impact upon members of the system and its dynamics; c) family and crisis interventions and treatment approaches; and d) long-term recovery issues associated with family and crisis interventions.  This course will address the dynamics of substance abuse in the family system in terms of theory, prevention, and treatment.  Additionally, this course will address crisis intervention techniques that can be used with individuals and families.  Treatment will involve an examination of assessment, treatment, and aftercare approaches with families.  Finally multicultural issues as they relate to families will be discussed.


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  • CON 5340 - Counseling Children with Special Needs (3)

    This course provides an overview of the role of the school counselor in the education of children with special needs.  The course provides an in-depth review of the knowledge and skills required in working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive wrap-around services for individuals with special needs.  For the purpose of this course, special needs will encompass the following domains:  special educational, alternative and at-risk, and gifted and talented.


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  • CON 5350 - Clinical Interventions in Events of Crisis, Grief, and Trauma (4)

    This course is designed to present contemporary best practice interventions in events of crisis, grief, and trauma.  This course synthesizes research and practice models for working with pre-school to elder life stage individuals, intervening with cultural competence, and practicing with individuals, groups, families, and communities impacted by these events.  This course educates helping professionals in crisis response leadership, psychological first aid, and trauma-informed care principles in schools, clinics, and communities. 


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  • CON 5362 - Diagnosis, Assessment and Psychopathology (3)

    Pre- or Co-requisite: CON 5361 . This class is an extension of assessment, evaluation, and analysis in counseling and provides and examination of advanced assessment skills. Experience in conducting the clinical formulation interview and treatment planning will be provided. 


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  • DSC 5015 - Quantitative Methods I for MBA (2)

    Covers algebraic operations, linear and quadratic equations, functions and graphs, systems of equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, differentiation and integration, applications to business problems.


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  • DSC 5020 - Quantitative Methods II for MBA (2)

    Descriptive statistics, basic notions of probability, discrete random variable, the normal distribution, estimation and testing hypotheses for the one and two sample cases, correlation, introduction to SAS and Excel.


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  • EASC 5320 - Programming and Logic for the Geosciences (3)

    This class serves as an introduction to GIS programming in which students learn about fundamentals of programming logic and a programming environment where GIS software capabilities can be extended using a variety of programming languages. Students will learn about rudimentary programming structures such as variables,decision structures, looping and basic string and mathematics functions used to process data. Students will learn about the ArcGIS programming environment and how to develop basic programming code to automate and customize tasks within the confines of ArcGIS software using languages to include Python, R and VBScript. This class will culminate in a semester-long project that simulates a problem that a student may experience in the professional realm. No prior computer programming experience required.


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  • EDAM 5216 OL1 - Instructional Leadership for Empowering Teachers (3)

    This online course will focus on the beast instructional leadership and school practices for school improvement facilitated by collaborative structures and professional development within the school to establish and achieve high expectations for students and teacher. An emphasis will be placed on the professional, behavioral, and cultural tasks of supervision as it relates to facilitating change, engaging teachers in reflective professional conversations, addressing diversity, conducting teacher observations and evaluations, influencing teacher-working conditions,and empowering teachers as leaders. Another key component of this course will examine the instructional leader’s role in creating learning communities in order to effectively recruit, retain, and develop quality teachers who can shape the culture and climate of the school to promote shared ownership of the school’s vision. 


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  • EDAM 5244- OL1 - Leading High Achieving, Equitable Schools for African American and Latino Students (3)

    This on-line course will introduce students to the role that social capital,deficit thinking, white privilege, racism, racial identity and social capital play in schools. This course will also examine the practice of K-12 principals that lead a regionally or nationally recognized non-magnet school that has significantly increased the achievement of minority students.


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  • EDAM 5331 - Organizational Management for Transformational School Leaders (3)

    This course will introduce students to a core set of human resource leadership skills and knowledge necessary for 21st Century school executives. It critically examines and applies the assumptions, concepts, and tools of the new approaches to managing an organization. Topics covered in the class include educational reform, professional learning communities, communication, and day-to -day decision making for school executives. Emphasis is on staff recruitment, retention, professional development, evaluations, and support. Emphasis is also placed on critical readings, field experiences, case studies, and written work as it relates to the societal changes that shape public schools and school reform. The candidate will participate in 10 hours of clinical experiences resulting in a leadership service-learning project.


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  • EDAM 5332 - Community Relations: Building Social Capital for School Change (3)

    This course will introduce students to recent theoretical work on the role social capital plays in democratic life and community development.  Social capital refers to connections within and between social networks as well as connections among individuals that allow them to act collectively, whether that involves social support, civic engagement, or political participation. The course will explore the variety of ways that social ties and social organization–and associated norms of trust, cooperation, and reciprocity–contribute to a healthy community and better schooling.

    This course will also examine the role of school, family, and community partnerships as a component of whole-school educational reform. Emphasis will also be placed on establishing and sustaining effective partnerships among school staff, parents, and community members. The candidate will participate in 10 hours of clinical experiences resulting in a service-learning project.


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  • EDAM 5333 - The Principalship (3)

    This course will introduce students to effective practices for leading schools.  This course will examine the role and responsibilities of K12 principals and evaluate leadership problems of practice.  Students will explore trust building, teacher leadership, racial bias, supervision and student discipline.  Students will utilize case studies, reflections and class discussions in a participatory learning environment.


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  • EDAM 5335 - School Leadership and Transformational Practices (3)

    An analysis of various leadership theories and reviews of research about leadership and leadership styles with an emphasis on strategic leadership and transformational practices will be emphasized. This course addresses qualities that an effective leader must possess and how the role and expectations for the contemporary leader have been redefined. Key educational challenges embedded in school executive positions will be explored. In addition, all teaching and learning are focused on transferring theory to practice and self-reflection. Field-based clinical experiences, case study analyses, simulations, and in-basket techniques will be utilized to supplement lectures and discussions. The candidate will participate in 10 hours of clinical experiences resulting in a service-learning project.


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  • EDAM 5340 - School Finance, Budgeting and Human Resource Management (3)

    This course will provide students with knowledge about current practices in school finance and budgeting in North Carolina.  Students will explore adequacy and equitability of funding.  In addition, students will examine the sources of school funding in North Carolina including Title I and Title III federal funding.  Students will explore spending deadlines, the financing of teacher supplies and materials, the management of club accounts, the monitoring of balance/deposit sheets for fraud and irregularities, and oversight of payroll, and school credit cards.  Students will also develop induction and recruitment plans and become familiar with state statutes that govern human resource management.


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  • EDAM 5353 OL1 - Culturally Responsive Leadership for Marginalized Communities (3)

    Culturally Responsive Leadership for Marginalized Communities will provide students with an opportunity to explore the purposes and principles of social justice, advocacy,a and culturally responsive leadership, particularly as related to public schools and the legal, ethical, socio-political, cultural, and economic contexts in which school operates. This online course will also provide students with a theoretical framework for understanding the dynamics and forms of oppression and afford them an opportunity to engage self-interrogation regarding “isms,” such as racism, sexism, able-ism, and class-ism, Students will will be asked to analyze their experiences and the experiences of others from the perspective of what is “just” or ‘unjust” and critique their dis positional reactions to injustices experienced themselves and by others. Students will also examine how social change has been forges in the past, identify currents manifestation of “social injustice” and consider how they might serve as advocates for a more just educational system, society, and world. Students will also explore ways to develop and use shared vision, values and goals to define the identity and culture of the school as well as acknowledge failures and celebrates accomplishments of the school in order to define the identity, culture and performance of the school. Students will also examine strategies that develop a sense of efficacy and empowerment among staff which influences the school’s identity , culture,and performance. The course will provide practical research opportunities to examine the culture of schools and their communal origins, learn how to audit them, and mobilize them for the academic and social success. 


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  • EDEC 5505 - Neurological Visual Impairment (1)

    Prerequisites: EDEC 5601 Structure and Function of the Human Eye   Neurological visual impairment is a common cause of blindness among young children. Rather than a disease of the ocular system, it is a pathology of the pathways in the brain that impede interpretation of visual stimuli. This course provides information on the causes, characteristics, and interventions associated with NVI. 


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  • EDEC 5530 - Practicum in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (3)

    Permission of the instructor required. Designed as a culmination of the university training program, this 350 hours of supervised teaching experience bridges the gap between theoretical aspects of the specialty courses and must be established, with the instructor, at least one semester prior to actual enrollment. 


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  • EDEC 5610 - Psychosocial Implications of Blindness and Visual Impairment (3)

    Learners explore psychosocial factors affecting the adjustment process to visual impairment across the life span and study issues related to adjustment including demographics, life stage, type of visual impairment, personality, self-concept, social support network, and the grieving process. Learners also explore the impact of cultural and societal attitudes and diversity, as well as stereotypes of blindness and visual impairment on adjustment. They will also be introduced to effective relationship building and communication skills strategies. An overview of the range of psychosocial interventions is provided including resources for referrals. 


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  • EDEC 5612 - Vision Rehabilitation Therapy: Advanced Theory and Practice (3)

    This course covers the Vision Rehabilitation Therapy process, including interviewing skills, assessment techniques, and lesson planning. The course emphasizes comprehensive vision rehabilitation therapy assessment and instructional strategies that include the principles of adult learning theory. Learners are provided with opportunities to observe adults and older adults with vision impairment who are receiving rehabilitation instruction in adaptive living skills in center-and community-based settings as well as learn advanced skills via blindfold practical experience. 


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  • EDEC 5650 - Advance Assistive Technology (3)

    Prerequisites: EDEC 5508  , EDEC 5679   Advanced features of recently developed technologies used by persons who are visually impaired. Emphasis on advanced instructed instructional applications, assessement, problem solving, and exploration. 


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  • EDEC 5678 - Practicum in Assistive Technology (3)

    Prerequisites: EDEC 5508  , EDEC 5650  ,  ,EDEC 5660   This class will provide a supervised assistive technology internship with children and adolescents who are visually impaired in culturally and educationally diverse settings. All students must satisfy the regulations governing internships. 


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  • EDSH 5702 - Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders (3)

    Prerequisites: EDSH 5740  , EDSH 5710   This course provides a comprehensive review of the foundation and the current practice relative to feeding disorders and feeding therapy. The course addresses the etiology, assessment, and management of individuals with feeding disorders. 


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  • EDSH 5715 - Independent Study (1-3)

    This course is designed for students to independently explore topics in the field of communication sciences and disorders. A faculty member must agree to supervise the student’s work and a plan of study must be presented to the program coordinator for approval. 


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  • EDSH 5756 - Autism Spectrum Disorders (3)

    Prerequisites: EDSH 5723   This course will include discussions of social, emotional, and communication development, as well as current, evidence based assessment and intervention options for social communication disorders.This course also provides a comprehensive review of current issues of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), including etiology; the impact of ASD on daily life education; and issues related to prevention, consultation, and public awareness. 


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  • EDSH 5775 - Ethics in Communication Disorders (2)

    This ethics course for speech-language pathologist and audiologists will focus on the presentation of an ethical decision making model, practical case studies with possible ethical dilemmas as well as resources and guidelines to help resolve those ethical dilemmas. Methods of reporting ethical violations and disciplinary actions Will be presented. 


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  • EDSH 5786 - Capston3 (3)

    Prerequisites: EDGR 5910  and EDSH 5798   The Capstone project serves as a summative assessment of graduating students’ knowledge,skills, and disposition as related to contemporary issues in speech-language pathology. Students are expected to showcase their professionalism, critical thinking, knowledge of basic sciences and clinical applications, and clinical skills in evaluating treatment of clients/ patients. 


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  • FCSG 5910 - Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (3)

    A study of principles of nutrition throughout human stages of life, from conception to adulthood. Emphasis will be place on specific conditions requiring special nutritional care at the different stages of life.


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  • HADM 5100 - Global Hospitality and Tourism Operation (3)

    This course will help students explore, challenge, and refine principles and theories of guest service management in global hospitality and/or tourism organizations. Students will learn about the various service styles and how quality service management and a service culture can be competitive advantages in the global hospitality industry.


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  • HADM 5200 - Hospitality Service Marketing (3)

    Prerequisites: MKT 5570  -  Marketing Strategy . This course will include complete coverage of important marketing concepts and how they apply to tourism and hospitality industries. Concepts include the development of a marketing strategy, understanding consumer behavior, marketing research, and digital marketing, marketing ethics, and internal marketing are also covered. Numerous international examples will be used to show how tourism and hospitality marketing theory is applied in practice.


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  • HADM 5600 - Contemporary Hospitality Service (3)

    Prerequisites: MGT 5560  -  Behavioral and Management Theory and Analysis . Research, teaching interests and collective industry experiences have led to a strong belief that hospitality and tourism service management theory provides a vital conceptual framework with near perfect applicability in hospitality and tourism. This capstone course designs the Project-Based-Learning modules provide students with the opportunity to apply what they have learned in the MBA
    Program by collaborating with faculty and hospitality and tourism professionals. Projects are aligned with the student’s selected professional area of interest in hospitality and tourism. This course will include complete coverage of important service management concepts and how they apply to hospitality and tourism industries. Numerous national and international examples will be used to show
    how hospitality and tourism service management theory is applied in practice.


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  • HADM 5900 - Special Topics and Trends in Hospitality and Tourism (3)

    Prerequisites: MGT 5560  -  Behavioral and Management Theory and Analysis . This course provides opportunities to explore, discuss and analyze current issues and events important to the hospitality and tourism industry. This course facilitates learning opportunities for students to explore their areas of interest in hospitality and tourism careers (subjects are varied). The course focuses on current topics in hospitality and tourism includes lodging management, food and beverage management, destination and attractions, event management, innovation and technology in hospitality and tourism, sustainability, social and culture issues, crisis management, entertainment, gaming and sport, hospitality and healthcare, etc. Current topics will be added as needed based on the changing environment in hospitality and tourism context.


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  • HEA 5001 - Introduction to Student Affairs and Higher Education Administration (3)

    This course provide an introduction to the roles of student affairs educators, the history of the student affairs profession, and trend in contemporary student affairs divisions on college and university campuses. The course is principally designed for graduate students who aspire to serve in professional staff and administrative positions in student affairs. Such work is performed in the midst of complicated interactions among diverse groups of people, complex organizational structures, and key events that are shaped by an institution’s mission, history and traditions, current exigencies and priorities, and evolving student characteristics. Knowledge and appreciation of the historical and philosophical underpinning of the field, as well as current and forthcoming issues facing higher education will enable one to productively navigate complex organizational settings and contribute to learning, student development, and institutional effectiveness. This introductory course serves as a foundation for lifelong learning about college students and student affairs practice.


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  • HEA 5005 - Theories of College Student Development (3)

    This course is designed to provide students with a general overview of student development theories that offer insight to the processes of student development, learning and growth that occur during post-secondary years. Student development theory allows for student affairs practitioners to have a greater understanding of how college students construct themselves and (more specifically) understand themselves through their experiences on campus, their relationships with other people, and the natural way of knowing. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding the impact such theories have on policies and practices of higher education administration and student affairs, particularly student services.


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  • HEA 5010 - College Students and the Campus Environment (3)

    The purpose of this course is to decipher the affect college environments have on students and their student experiences. In addition, as higher education practitioners, students will become familiar with literature and theoretical concepts related to campus environments. Furthermore, students will have the opportunity to enhance their critical thinking skills, through a research project, to facilitate campus environments that will maximize student success for all students.


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  • HEA 5020 - Diversity in Higher Education (3)

    This course will focus on learning how to have conversations about systemic oppression, power, issues of privilege,and multiple issues and being informed on the needs of various student groups on campus. This course will also serve as a venue through which students will act as both learners and teachers, requiring all participants to think deeply about their own personality in relation to diversity and social justice and the extent to which they are prepared to advocate for creating more equitable environments.


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  • HEA 5030 - History of Higher Education (3)

    This course is designed to provide students with a general overview of student development theories that offer insight to the processes of student development, learning and growth that occur during post-secondary years. Student development theory allows for student affairs practitioners to have a greater understanding of how college students construct themselves and (more specifically) understand themselves through their experiences on campus, their relationships with other people, and the natural way of knowing. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding the impact such theories have on policies and practices of higher education administration and student affairs, particularly student services.


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  • HEA 5050 - Legal and Policy Issues in Higher Education (3)

    HEA 5050: Legal and Policy Issues in Higher Education. The purpose of this course is to explore a range of issues at the intersection of law, policy, and regulatory compliance in higher education. Applied in nature, the course equips emerging and seasoned higher education professionals with a basic understanding of legal considerations in the field and the ways in which institutions and individuals respond to legal challenges. In particular we examine freedom or expression, affirmative action, due process rights, gender discrimination and sexual assault, and risk management . Moreover, we discuss pertinent federal and state higher education policy priorities. We also explore the processes by which colleges and universities are governed at the state level in their day-to-day operations and make long-term policies. Students will become familiar with a range of relevant court cases and learn how to conduct policy analyses. As a result of this course, students will have an understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape in which their work as higher education administrators is situated.


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  • HEA 5090 - Clinical Field Experience (3)

    This course provides students with an opportunity for observation of student personnel administration and supervised learning experiences in higher education settings. Students will again knowledge and practical application in various areas of higher education that include budgeting, technology, assessment and evaluation, and general management. The Practicum provides the student with an opportunity to directly observe and / or participate in services that are a part of a higher education or a student affairs administration program. Student participants in the Practicum will spend a minimum of nine clock hours per week in the assigned Practicum location, for a total of 100 hours per sixteen-week semester or over both summer terms. At least forty hours will include direct service with student clients.


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  • HEA 5095 - Higher Education Capstone (3)

    Students develop a culminating project that demonstrates their engagement in an orginal line of inquiry. The culminating project proides students with an opportunity to develop a unique representation of what they have learned throughout the Higher Education Administration program while also producing that has the potential to enhance their professional profile. Topics covered include: topic selection and format, literature review, IRB proposal preparation, and committee selection.


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  • HISG 5072 - Women in the African Diaspora (3)

    This course is a comparative study of women in the African Diaspora.  The course explores the sociocultural constructions of race and the processes of acculturation and resistance among people of African descent in the ‘New World’ and the ‘Old War’.  We will focus on women in Africa and its Diaspora communities in the Caribbean, Latin America, and North America.


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  • HISG 5270 - Constitutional History of the United States (3)

    This course will explore the United States Constitution from its framing to the Regents of the University of California v. Bakke case in 1978.  The course will address selected themes that connect the United States Constitution to the broader political, economic, social, cultural, educational, gender, race and ethnic issues present in American history during the time frame.  A knowledge of United States Supreme Court decisions helps us to understand American history because these decisions reflect the issues and problems present at any given time.  The course examines issues which led to the creation of the constitution in 1787, the ratification process, and the many problems that occurred soon after its ratification.  How did the framers of the Constitution address the institution of slavery in 1787?  Did the constitution allow for the establishment of a National Bank?  How was the Constitution used to support the Alien and Sedition Acts passed by Congress in 1798, and how did Thomas Jefferson and James Madison use it to support their writings of the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions that sought to overturn the Acts?  As the new nation faced issues of interstate commerce and the quest to remove Native Americans from their sacred lands, slavery, Civil War and Reconstruction, civil rights for black Americans, war, the Cold War, and other concerns, they turned to the courts for remedy.


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  • HISG 5522 - The Black Female Body in American Culture (3)

    This course examines the constructions, representations, forms of appropriation and liberation of the Black female body in cross-cultural, historical and contemporary perspective.  It will take an interdisciplinary approach to interrogate the ways that the treatment, constructions and representations of the Black female body has intersected with the distribution of social power and resources.  Particular attention will be paid to the ways that the intersecting hierarchies of gender, race, class, sexuality and culture.


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  • HISG 5525 - Black Women and Slavery (3)

    The purpose of this course is to investigate African American women’s history during the colonial era to 1865.  The principal focus of the course is to apply analytical frameworks of race, gender and class to understand the life cycles and multiple roles of women of African descent as mothers, daughters, wives, workers and social change agents.  Throughout the course, we will utilize a variety of monographs as well as primary source materials to document black women’s experiences in slavery.


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  • HISG 5534 - Black Feminist and Feminist Thought (3)

    The purpose of this course is to examine the history of Black feminist theory and scholarship.  The course will explore topical areas in Black feminist and feminist scholarship.  It pays particular attention to theoretical perspectives that examine local, national, and international topics that include:  the social construction of gender and sexuality; definitions of womanhood; the female body and the politics of representation; comparative feminisms; women’s culture; political and economic expressions; and women’s activism and participation in social transformation will be included.


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  • HISG 5536 - Black Women and Activism (3)

    The purpose of this course is to highlight the multiple ways black women activists have shaped United States History.  Through this course, students will explore and examine the struggles and accomplishments of Black women activists.  The course also examines black women’s clubs, groups, and organizations in the hopes of creating a more accurate portrayal of the impact these individuals and groups have had on society.  The second half of the course will enable students to see more clearly how black women served as critical agents in uplifting their communities, particularly during tremendous periods of interracial turmoil and heightened group tensions.


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  • HIST 5240 - Southern Legal History (3)

    This course traces the history of the legal system in the American South from the colonial era to the present.  Emphasis will be placed on the development of local, state, and federal laws and courts, and how social, economic, and cultural developments and social movements have changed the law in the South.


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  • HUSU 5002 - Trauma Informed Practice Seminar (3)

    This course defines childhood trauma and discusses the  neurological and sociological implications for trauma on the developing child within the context of their ecological system. This course provides an overview of evidence based and non-evidence based interventions for addressing trauma in children and the comorbidity of trauma and mental healthy/substance use disorders. This is a hybrid course that will use both face-to-face and asynchronous online instruction. 


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  • INBS 8000 - Health Disparities in Human Diseases (3)

    This course provides theoretic and translational tools to prepare students for problem-solving and research in reducing health disparities.  The course examines disparities in health and health outcomes for and among racial/ethnic groups and subgroups.  The course includes review and debate of social, political, economic, cultural, biological, legal and ethical theories related to health disparities from historical and current perspectives in the United States.  The course involves inquiry into health disparities through critical review of diverse evidential data sources, scientific research reports, and assessments of intervention practices.  Students synthesize the knowledge and information on health disparities gained through the course and integrate their learning by presenting realistic study designs for health disparities research.


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  • INBS 8100 - Multidisciplinary Problem Solving (3)

    This course engages students in problem-solving methodologies from multiple scientific disciplines in the study of health disparities.  This course is structured for team-based learning and promotes team interaction and integration of multidisciplinary approaches to solving problems in science.  Students conduct an extensive review of the literature on disease system modeling; construct novel health disease conceptual models; and present their models as research proposal presentations.


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  • INBS 8110 - Responsible Conduct of Research (3)

    Pre- or Co-requisite: Must be current masters or PhD student or permission from the instructor. This course is designed to provide students with the continuing education in the responsible conduct of research required to prepare them to conduct themselves as ethical scientists and to remain eligible for federal funding.  The course introduces students to concepts, rules, and issues central to research ethics in conducting research, the handling of animals and humans in the research process and publishing of research results.  Learning to become a responsible and successful researcher can be complicated and intellectually challenging.  Therefore, introducing students to concepts, rules, and issues that are central to reseach ethics also requires practice in thinking critically about difficult cases.


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  • INBS 8700 - Graduate Seminar in Integrated Biosciences I (1)

    This course is the first of a two-part seminar series which develops core skills of inquiry for approaching modern scientific research for first-year doctoral students.  The two-part seminar series provides to students continually updated information on current research related to health disparities, methods for interpreting and critiquing scientific literature, exercises in problem identification and idea generation, and techniques for presenting research data and findings in oral formats for professional meetings and written formats for peer-reviewed publications.  In the first part of the series, students critically analyze, lead discussions, and make presentations on selected research literature.  In the second part of the series, students prepare and present a research poster and give a seminar in a scientific meeting format on work from their engagement in research rotations or supervised research.


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  • INBS 8710 - Graduate Seminar in Integrated Biosciences II (1)

    Prerequisites:   Continuation of INBS 8700.  This course is the second of a two-part seminar series which develops core skills of inquiry for approaching modern scientific research for first-year doctoral students.  The two-part seminar series provides to students continually updated information on current research, methods for interpreting and critiquing scientific literature, exercises in problem identification and idea generation, and techniques for presenting research data and findings in oral formats for professional meetings and written formats for peer-reviewed publications.  In the first part of the series, students critically analyze, lead discussions, and make presentations on selected research literature.  In the second part of the series, students prepare and present a research poster and give a seminar in a scientific meeting format on work from their engagement in research rotations or supervised research.


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  • INBS 8800 - Research Rotation I (2)

    This course is the first of a two-semester laboratory rotations sequence for first-year doctoral students in the Integrated Biosciences (INBS) PhD program.  This is a research laboratory course in which students pursue research projects of limited scope, 8-weeks at a time, under the supervision of an INBS faculty member.  Up to three research rotations may be completed by first-year students during the first two semesters of their program of study.  During the first part of the first semester course, doctoral students are introduced to INBS research faculty and their research through presentations and laboratory visits.  Students select the research and laboratories through which they will rotate and they complete their first rotation during the last part of the first semester course.  Up to two additional research rotations are completed by the students during the second semester course.  This course is offered on a Pass/Fail basis.  (10 laboratory hours per week)


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  • INBS 8810 - Research Rotation II (2)

    Continuation of INBS 8800.  This course is the second of a two-semester laboratory rotations sequence of in which doctoral students pursue research projects of limited scope, 8-weeks at a time, under the supervision of an INBS faculty member.  Up to three research rotations may be completed by first-year students during the first two semesters of their program of study.  This course is offered on a Pass/Fail basis.


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  • INBS 8930 - Doctoral Supervised Research (1-9)

    This course involves directed research under the guidance of a member of the Integrated Biosciences (INBS) program faculty prior to the student being admitted to candidacy for the PhD degree.  Students will perform advanced research and hone research skills toward identification of a dissertation research project.  This course is offered on a Pass/Fail basis.  (10-30 laboratory hours per week)


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  • INBS 8940 - Doctoral Dissertation Summer Research (1-9)

    Pre- or Co-requisite: Successful completion of all required doctoral courses and comprehensive exam. This course involves dissertation research under mentorship of a member of the Integrated Biosciences (INBS) program faculty after the student has been admitted to candidacy for the PhD degree program. Students will conduct research in their field of study related to their dissertation project. This course is non-billable and offered on a Pass/Fail basis.


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  • INBS 8950 - Doctoral Dissertation Research (1-9)

    Prerequisites: Admission to PhD candidacy This course involves dissertation research under the mentorship of a member of the Integrated Biosciences (INBS) program faculty after the student has been admitted to candidacy for the PhD degree.  Students will conduct original and substantial research to satisfy the dissertation requirement of the PhD degree program.  This course is offered on a Pass/Fail basis.  (5-30 laboratory hours per week)


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  • INBS 9000 - Doctoral Dissertation Preparation (3)

    Prerequisites: PhD candidacy and completed dissertation research This course is for PhD candidates who have completed all requirements for the doctoral degree except the dissertation defense, including credit hour requirements, preliminary examination, residency requirements, and dissertation research.  PhD candidates registering for this course are those who are writing their dissertation and preparing to defend their dissertation.  This course is offered on a Pass/Fail basis.


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  • KRAG 5100 - Philosophical and Social Foundations of Recreation and Leisure Services (3)

    Exploration of philosophical, historical, and social foundations and developments in leisure and recreation; analyses of the historical significance of leisure in modern societies; critical review of seminal writings in the field and their application to the profession.


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  • KRAG 5152 - Advanced Methods and Processes in Recreational Therapy (3)

    This course will review the theoretical and practical examination of contemporary interventions and processes in recreational therapy.  Students will demonstrate understanding of evidence-based research and practices in non-traditional recreational therapy techniques.


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  • KRAG 5220 - Principles of Coaching (3)

    This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles, philosophies and theories associated with effective coaching. A major emphasis will be placed on coaching philosophy, sport pedagogy, psychological aspects of coaching, and the legal issues involved with coaching athletes with and without disabilities at the secondary, collegiate, professional and national levels.


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  • KRAG 5230 - Strength and Conditioning for Adapted Sports (3)

    This course is designed to study the fundamental principles of training in adapted sports and exercise. It is intended to develop knowledge of the anatomical neuromuscular systems of athletes with disabilities while modifying movements to increase strength and conditioning.


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  • KRAG 5240 - Officiating Adapted Sports (3)

    The purpose of the course is to the study officiating requirements for adapted sports and games with an emphasis on mechanics, rule interpretation, and enforcement.


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  • KRAG 5905 - Graduate Internship in Physical Education and Recreation (6)

    Prerequisites: Approval of Advisor. Complete a supervised field experience of no less than 10 weeks and 400 clock hours at an approved physical education/recreation agency, culminating in a written project.


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  • LSIS 5825 - Cataloging and Classification (3)

    This course introduces students to the theory, principles, core concepts, best practices and trends of
    cataloging and classification. Topics include the creation and interpretation of bibliographic records,
    descriptive cataloging, subject analysis, the interpretation of authority records, RDA/ AACR2r, MARC,
    Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), Library of Congress Classification (LCC), Library Congress Subject
    Headings (LCSH), Dublin Core, and copy cataloging with OCLC editing. The focus is primarily on books
    and printed materials, but will also discuss digital resources.


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  • LSIS 5840 - Cataloging and Classification (3)

      This course introduces students to the theory, principles, core concepts, best practices and trends ot cataloging and classification. Topics include the creation and interpretation of bibliographic records, descriptive cataloging, subject analysis, the interpretation of authority records, RDA/AACR2r, MARC, Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), Library of Congress Classification (LCC), Library Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), Dublin Core, and copy cataloging with OCLC editing. The focus is primarily on books and printed materials, but will also discuss digital resources.


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  • MKT 5600 - Professional Selling and Sales Management (3)

    Prerequisites: MKT 5570  -  Marketing Strategy . What does it take to be a highly successful professional salesperson? This course answers this question and guides the student to explore and understand successful sales and sales management behaviors. Students will develop their competence in professional selling theory and approaches, presentation skills, and sales management techniques. Course topics include the selling process, the buying process, creating value in buyer-seller relationships, prospecting, sales call planning, communicating the message, negotiating for win-win solutions, closing the sale, as well as how to motivate, compensate and train sales people.


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  • MKT 5700 - Healthcare Marketing (3)

    Prerequisites: MKT 5570  -  Marketing Strategy . This course will provide students with an understanding of marketing strategies and practices within the healthcare industry. Concepts such as market segmentation, target market, product positioning, and new product development will be covered and applied to key components of the healthcare industry (e.g. pharmaceuticals, medical devices, health insurance and providers). The structure of sales and marketing organizations as well as ethical issues facing the industry when marketing its products and services will also be discussed.


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  • MKT 5800 - Customer Relationship Management (3)

    Prerequisites: MKT 5570  -  Marketing Strategy . This course is focused on the holistic understanding of customer relationship management using the Salesforce platform. It is important that such a course gives students a real world understanding of CRM. How do organizations implement CRM such that it benefits their business needs? How has CRM helped define best practices and customer management methodology? How has CRM allowed for decision making, evolved relationships to higher level of understanding and more meaningful interactions?


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  • MKT 5900 - Special Topics and Trends in Marketing (1-3)

    Prerequisites: MKT 5570  -  Marketing Strategy . This course is designed to analyze the rapidly emerging or changing areas within marketing. The specific topic (s) could fall under one of the following categories: advertising, branding, digital marketing, product management, sales, marketing management or marketing analytics and market research, health care marketing or social media marketing & corporate social responsibility. The course could include lectures, guided readings, individualized study or team based competitions. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (3 semester credit hour maximum).


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  • NSCG 5610 - Nutrition Therapy & Disease State (3)

    A study of medical nutrition therapy in the prevention and treatment of various disease states including understanding of the pathophysiology, nutrition care process, nutrition assessment, and use of anthropometric, biochemical and clinical data.


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  • NSCG 5820 - Gerontological Nutrition (3)

    A study of the physiological changes and nutritional needs during aging including the role of nutriton in assessment, treatment and prevention of chronic diseases and other health issues amoung older adults.


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  • NSCG 5840 - Weight Management, Obesity and Diabetes (3)

    An examination of the physiology, metabolism and nutrition related to weight management including associated issues in obesity and diabetes.


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  • PADG 5000 - Professional Skill Laboratory I (3)

    The course is designed for students in the first semester of the Executive Master of Public Administration program. The course objective is to provide students with a summer experience that will enhance their ability to lead in the public sector. The course is presented in a series of modules that focus on a specific public sector leadership skill with theses skill interwoven into major modules. 


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  • PADG 5031 - Public Transportation Service Management (3)

    This course provides critical managerial skills for students who desire to manage public transportation systems in the U.S.  Students are introduced to the emergence of public transit systems in the U.S., and review present and future trends with emphasis on how the public mass transportation industry is currently funded and managed.  Most public transit systems in the U.S. are funded largely by the federal government and to a lesser degree by states and local governments.  A number of federal, state and local government rules, policies and guidelines exist that must be understood and followed by transit managers to guarantee continued funding assistance.  This course will cover a number of these rules and regulations and equip students with the knowledge and expertise needed for them to become successful transit managers.  Students will also gain practical experience through internship and apprenticeship programs currently offered by the City of Durham and the North Carolina Department of Transportation.


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  • PADG 5320 - Laboratory on Mediation and Negotiation (3)

    Lab in Mediation is designed to give students an introduction to the theory and skills that comprise the practice of alternative dispute resolution/conflict management, with an emphasis on mediation in the workplace. Students will learn a basic model of the mediation process, with practical skills to guide the process to completion. Role-plays and simulations will be used to develop students’ skills as mediators and practitioners of conflict management and resolution. 


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  • PHRD 8000 - Pharmacology (3)

    Prerequisites: Human Physiology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology This course covers general principles of pharmacology and drug therapy in humans.  This course provides an introduction to pharmacokinetics, drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and toxicity.  This course also incorporates in-depth studies of the principles of neuropharmacology and cardiovascular pharmacology, as well as case studies of anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-cancer drugs.


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  • PHRD 8000 - Pharmacology (3)

    Prerequisites: Human Physiology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology This course covers general principles of pharmacology and drug therapy in humans.  This course provides an introduction to pharmacokinetics, drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and toxicity.  This course also incorporates in-depth studies of the principles of neuropharmacology and cardiovascular pharmacology, as well as case studies of anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-cancer drugs.


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  • PHRD 8100 - Drug Discovery (3)

    Pre- or Co-requisite:   or with the consent of the course director. This course will provide an overview of the fundamental processes and scientific approaches involved in early phase drug discovery as practiced in the pharmaceutical industry.  Major classes of drug targets including kinases, G-protein coupled receptors, proteases and nuclear receptors will be introduced in detail.  Topics related to target identification/target validation, screening technologies, and medicinal chemistry/chemoinformatics approach to drug optimization will be discusssed.


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  • STAT 5210 - Mathematical Statistics (3)

    Pre- or Co-requisite: Graduate student status. This course covers the mathematical theory of statistical inference at a rigorous level.  The emphasis is on frequentist methods with appropriate attention given to Bayesian approaches.  Topics include probability distributions, mathematical expectations, sampling distributions, notions of convergence, point estimators, interval estimators and hypothesis tests.  Students are expected to have a working knowledge of multiple integrals and partial derivatives.  This course is intended to prepare students for PhD programs in mathematics, statistics, engineering and related disciplines.


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  • STAT 5215 - Statistical Methods (3)

    Pre- or Co-requisite: STAT 5210  or permission of the department. This course presents statistical methods associated with regression and the analysis of variance for various experimental designs.  Theoretical development of statistical models will be covered.  Topics include simple and multiple linear regression, regression models for discrete data, ANOVA, multiple comparisons, ANCOVA, fixed and random effects, nested models, and repeated measures.  The relationship among regression, ANOVA and ANCOVA will be emphasized.  Statistical software will be used to demonstrate these methods.  This course is intended to prepare students for PhD programs in mathematics, statistics, engineering and related disciplines.


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  • STQM 5050 - Foundation of Quantitative Methods (3)

    Pre- or Co-requisite: Bachelor’s degree. Enrollment in this course requires permission of the Director of Graduate Programs in the School of Business.  This course introduces concepts in business, economics, and finance, along with their mathematical/statistical formulation and solution. Topics include:linear and quadratic equations,system of equations, functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, differentiation,descriptive statistics,basic notions of probability, discrete and contours random variables, and foundations of statistical inference. Enrollment in this course requires permission of the Director of Graduate Programs in the School Business. 


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  • STQM 5420 - Topics in Regression Analysis (3)

    Prerequisites: DSC 5200  permission of instructor Simple linear regression, inference, transformations, correlation, regression diagnostics; multivariate regression, inference, overall, partial and multiple partial F-tests; dummy variables; analysis of covariance; polynomial regression; selecting best model; analysis of variance and multiple comparison.  Open for advanced undergraduate students with permission of instructor.


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  • STQM 5440 - Topics in Categorical Data Analysis (3)

    Prerequisites: STQM 5440 permission of instructor Contingency tables (2x2 table, sets of 2x2 tables, 2xr and sx2 tables, sxr tables), association, Mantel-Haenzel test, observer agreement, rank ANOVA, logistic regression.  Open for advanced undergraduate students with permission of instructor.


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  • STQM 5900 - Special Topics in Data Analysis (3)

    Prerequisites:  Permission of instructor. A course in which content may vary each offering.  Interested students must consult with instructor or department chair prior to enrolling.  Topics include:  statistical computing, simulation, survival analysis, cluster analysis, factor analysis, nonparametric statistics, econometrics.  Open for advanced undergraduate students with permission of instructor.   Repeatable May be repeated for credit.


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Accounting
  

  • ACCT 5015 - Essentials of Financial and Managerial Accounting for MBA (2)

    Essentials of Financial and Managerial Accounting covers basic accounting definitions, concepts, principles, transactions (identification and recording), and financial statements, primarily involving sole proprietorships and merchandising businesses.  It also provides a thorough review of the accounting cycle and an overview of an effective accounting information system.  Additional topics covered include accounting for current/long-term liabilities, corporations, analysis and interpretation of financial statements, management accounting, cost-volume-profit analysis, relevant costing and master budgeting.  The course is not open to students pursuing undergraduate credit.


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  • ACCT 5300 - Auditing Theory and Practice (3)

    Prerequisites: ACCT 3620. This course provides a study of the theory and practice of financial statement audits, in the context of management responsibilities and decision-making.


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