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Social Work
	SOCW 699 - Independent Study Credits: 1-3 Independent study of a topic relevant to the professional discipline of social work that is not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Prerequisite(s): consent of the MSW program director. Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
Sociology
	SOC 603 - American Values: Contemporary Debates Credits: 3 An examination of current controversies involving the evolution and effects of values in American culture, including equality, materialism, personal responsibility, and rights. Explores the relationships between cultural and economic forces with respect to such social problems as poverty, crime, racial friction, and family disorganization. A social science core course in the MALS program. Prerequisite(s): No prereq. Cross-Listed: Cross-listed as LBST 603 Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
Sport Management
	SPTM 592 - Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Credits: 3 This course will enable students to integrate information from their educational experiences to critically examine and analyze contemporary issues in sport and exercise from an interdisciplinary perspective. Current issues, trends, and challenges will be presented with the intent of provoking thought and stimulating debate so that students may identify their role in the resolution of issues. Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	SPTM 604 - Sport Facility and Event Management Credits: 3 This course focuses on the major components of both facility and event management: planning, financing, marketing, implementing and evaluating. Timely theoretical foundations are integrated with the real world practicality and application to provide a strong foundation in facility and event management. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance in the Master of Science Sport Management Program. Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	SPTM 605 - Dimensions of Diversity and Society in Sport Organizations Credits: 3 This course explores how historical and contemporary forces in society have shaped the opportunities and experiences of various cultural groupings in the realm of sport. In particular, the course will focus on diversity issues as they relate to race, ethnicity, gender, social class, sexuality and physical ability/disability. Careful attention will be paid to the impact and professional challenges surrounding cultural and organizational diversity within sport and society. Examples of possible topics include: Native American names and mascots for sport teams, homophobia in sport, social class stratification in sport, gender equity in collegiate sport, and the expansion of sporting opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance in the Master of Sport Management Program. Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	SPTM 625 - Athletics in Higher Education Credits: 3 This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the management process in collegiate athletic departments that include sport planning, implementation, legal concepts, and administration of sport programs. The course will explore how conferences and governing organizations affect the management process. There will be particular emphasis on decision making, sport finance, organizational power, team development, eligibility, compliance, facility management, Title IX and gender equity, and NCAA responsibilities. This course dissects collegiate athletic programs to prepare future coaches and administrators for leadership roles within modern day athletic programs at the intercollegiate level. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Master of Science Sport Management Program Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	SPTM 633 - Sport Marketing Credits: 3 The course is designed to connect the application of marketing principles to practice through an in-depth examination of theory, research, and current issues in the marketing of sport products, sporting events, sport facilities, sport teams, and sport programs. Students will explore the marketing mix as it relates to the consumer decision-making process. Prerequisite(s): Must be accepted into the Master of Science in Sport Management program Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	SPTM 652 - Sport Budgets and Fiscal Practices Credits: 3 The course examines basic financial and managerial accounting concepts including sources of revenue for financing, principles, of budgeting, spreadsheet utilization, and financial management of sport facilities. Additional topics include fundraising principles and methods, economic impact principles and their application to sport venues and events, within intercollegiate, interscholastic, health and fitness facilities, stadiums, and arenas. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance in the Master of Science Sport Management Program. Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	SPTM 653 - Sport Law Credits: 3 This course will provide students with a basic understanding of the legal system and legal issues pertinent to the supervision, management, and business operations in sport and recreation settings. Topics to be discussed include, but are not limited to, negligence, torts, risk management, athlete/agent relationship and governmental compliance. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance in the Master of Science Sport Management Program. Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	SPTM 664 - Research Methods and Statistics in Sport Management Credits: 3 This course will explore the identification and evaluation of research problems within the field of sport management. Students will engage in the interpretation of research in a variety of sport management areas, and will learn and apply statistical analysis and interpretation. Students will explore basic statistical terminology, functions and applications. Attention will be paid to student participation in the research process including research design, data collection methods and dissemination of pertinent results. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Master of Science Sport Management Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	SPTM 688 - Strategic Sport Communication Credits: 3 This course will introduce ways in which individuals, media outlets, and sport organizations work to create, disseminate, and manage messages to their constituents. The course will explore sport communication focused on personal and organizational communication as well as sport media. Students will learn how sport communication is an integral part of the strategies within management, marketing, and the operational goals for the sport industry. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Master of Science in Sport Management Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	SPTM 690 - Special Topics in Sport Management Credits: 3 This course presents an in-depth study of selected topics of current interest and importance in sport management and administration. Topics may include the following: fitness management, facilities management, public relations in sport, sales management and techniques, entrepreneurship, event management, applied market research or consulting projects, sponsorship creation, management and valuation, college athletic administration, brand management. Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	SPTM 691 - Managing Sport Organizations Credits: 3 This course uses the four management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling to teach students how to become strong leaders and managers in the world of sport. Students will learn how to develop a dynamic organizational culture through recruiting, selecting, orientating, training, evaluating and rewarding sport personnel. In addition, students will gain a solid understanding of the theoretical foundations of leadership in sport and how it is applied to sport-related organizations of all types and sizes. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Master of Science in Sport Management program Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	SPTM 698 - Internship in Sport Management Credits: 3 Supervised practical work experience in an organization or business related to student’s academic field, area of specialization, or career interest. Students enrolled in class must work a minimum of 450 hours at their internship site. Prerequisite(s): By permission only. Grading: Pass/No Pass Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
Statistics
	STAT 638 - Fundamental Models in Statistical Inference Credits: 3 This class emphasizes the study of probability models that form the basis of standard statistical techniques. Statistical techniques considered include inferences involving measures of central tendency and measures of variability, linear regression model estimation and goodness of fit hypothesis testing. Prerequisite(s): at least an undergraduate minor in mathematics. Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
World Languages and Cultures
	WLC 522 - Cultural Awareness Training Credits: 3 A practical study of citizenship and professionalism in multicultural and multilingual environments. The course focuses on managing the challenges that cultural and linguistic diversity present to both organizations and individuals. The course is required for the completion of the Cultural Awareness Training Certificate. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Masters of Arts in Second Language Acquisition, Policy, and Culture (MASPC) program or permission from the Director of the MASPC program. Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	WLC 523 - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Credits: 6 An intensive certificate program that prepares students and professionals to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Masters of Arts in Second Language Acquisition, Policy, and Culture (MASPC) program or permission form the Director of the MASPC program. Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	WLC 611 - Second Language Acquisition Credits: 3 A study of theories, fundamentals, and practices of second language acquisition, with a special emphasis on child language acquisition, bilingualism, ACTFL standards, and theoretical approaches to language learning from behaviorism to emergentism. This course is a requirement for the MASPC. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Masters of Arts in Second Language Acquisition, Policy, and Culture (MASPC) program or permission from the Director of the MASPC program. Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	WLC 612 - Language Learning Technology Credits: 3 A study of technology in various language learning environments, beginning with general perspectives on second language acquisition, an historical overview of technology and language acquisition, and the integration of technology in second language settings. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Masters of Arts in Second Language Acquisition, Policy, and Culture (MASPC) program or permission from the Director of the MASPC program. Term(s) Offered: Spring Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	WLC 613 - Language Assessment Credits: 3 Examines theory, research, and practice of various forms of assessment in the L2 classroom. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MA in Second Language Acquisition, Policy and Culture Program, or permission from the director of the MASPC program. Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	WLC 660 - Practicum, Internship, Instructional Support in Second Language Acquisition, Policy, and Culture Credits: 1-6 An opportunity for job-related experiences in the area of second language acquisition, policy, and culture. Prerequisite(s): Permission of program director Repeatability: Course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credit hours Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	WLC 690 - Special Topics Credits: 3 A course that deals with special topics in the field of second language acquisition, policy and/or culture. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Masters of Arts in Second Language Acquisition, Policy and Culture (MASPC) or permission from the Director of the MASPC program. Repeatability: Repeatable with topic change. Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	WLC 699 - Comprehensive Oral Exam and Thesis Credits: 3 All students will take a comprehensive oral exam in addition to researching and writing a thesis. The oral exam will consist of questions in the area of second language acquisition, policy and culture. For the thesis, students will conduct academic research in one of the areas of language acquisition, policy and/or culture. The thesis will demonstrate understanding important theoretical, methodological, and historical concepts, and writing academic manuscripts and/or journal publications. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master of Arts in Second Language Acquisition, Policy and Culture (MASPC) program and a minimum of 24 credit hours towards the degree completion. Repeatability: Course may be repeated up to 6 credit hours. Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024

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Course Descriptions

SOCW 699 - Independent Study

SOC 603 - American Values: Contemporary Debates

SPTM 592 - Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise

SPTM 604 - Sport Facility and Event Management

SPTM 605 - Dimensions of Diversity and Society in Sport Organizations

SPTM 625 - Athletics in Higher Education

SPTM 633 - Sport Marketing

SPTM 652 - Sport Budgets and Fiscal Practices

SPTM 653 - Sport Law

SPTM 664 - Research Methods and Statistics in Sport Management

SPTM 688 - Strategic Sport Communication

SPTM 690 - Special Topics in Sport Management

SPTM 691 - Managing Sport Organizations

SPTM 698 - Internship in Sport Management

STAT 638 - Fundamental Models in Statistical Inference

WLC 522 - Cultural Awareness Training

WLC 523 - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

WLC 611 - Second Language Acquisition

WLC 612 - Language Learning Technology

WLC 613 - Language Assessment

WLC 660 - Practicum, Internship, Instructional Support in Second Language Acquisition, Policy, and Culture

WLC 690 - Special Topics

WLC 699 - Comprehensive Oral Exam and Thesis