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Social Work
	SOCW 664 - Crisis Intervention Credits: 3 Focuses on the identifying crisis as a process and the subsequent interventions used by social work practitioners to influence various crises. Students are expected to acquire competence in responding to crisis situations on primary, secondary and tertiary levels. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSW program and second-year or advanced-standing status Term(s) Offered: Summer 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
	SOCW 670 - Advanced Seminar in Community Planning and Organization Credits: 3 Comparative analysis of major theoretical models dealing with understanding and promoting change in organizing communities and society. The course will examine the history and development of community organizing, critically evaluate research findings about community planning and organization, and promote the development of new models to advance social and economic justice. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSW program Term(s) Offered: Irregularly 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
	SOCW 671 - Social Work Management in the Clinical Setting Credits: 3 This course examines theories and methods of social work administration in human service organizations in a clinical setting. It is organized around traditional management functions (planning, resource acquisition, budgeting, organizing, staffing, leading, and evaluating), and highlights performance in the areas of client outcomes, productivity and efficiency, resource acquisition and management, staff well-being, and strategic planning as ongoing process within the social agency. Particular attention will be given to the mental health and related policies that affect the social work administrator who functions within a clinical setting. This course is a requirement for students in the clinical concentration. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSW program and second-year or advanced-standing status 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
	SOCW 672 - Legal, Ethical & Professional Standards in Addiction Science Credits: 3 This course explores the legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities in the treatment of substance use and addictive disorders. The course examines frameworks for ethical decision-making for addiction counselors within state and federal law and national professional parameters. Content includes confidentiality, informed consent, duty to warn, and multicultural and professional competence. Prerequisite(s): Admission and/or graduation from a CSWE-accredited MSW program, admission to Graduate Studies, and permission from the MSW program Term(s) Offered: Summer 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
	SOCW 673 - Research Methods in Addiction Counseling Credits: 3 Research Methods in Addiction provides a broad understanding of quantitative and qualitative research designs, research reporting, evaluation, data collection and analysis. This course focuses on ethical applied research with vulnerable populations with a special emphasis on substance use and addictive disorders. Prerequisite(s): Admission and/or graduation from a CSWE-accredited MSW program, admission to Graduate Studies, and permission from the MSW program Term(s) Offered: Irregularly 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
	SOCW 674 - Psychopharmacology Credits: 3 This course provides an overview of psychopharmacology for clinical addiction professionals. Topics explored include foundation principles of psychopharmacology, and common psychopharmacological interventions for psychiatric and substance use disorders. The course will also explore the role of the interdisciplinary treatment teams, as well as ethical and legal considerations concerning the use of medications in treatment and access to care. Prerequisite(s): Admission and/or graduation from a CSWE-accredited MSW program, admission to Graduate Studies, and permission from the MSW program Term(s) Offered: Summer 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
	SOCW 682 - School Social Work Policies, Regulations, and Legal Issues Credits: 3 The course examines the interrelationship of educational policies and practices relevant to school social workers, providing advanced knowledge about major federal and state educational policy initiatives within the last decade and their impact on school social workers and local school districts. Collaborative relationships with school administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, parents, and the general public are analyzed. Special attention is given to legal, ethical, and cultural issues of diversity, disability and special education, and the implications for school policies and practices. The course includes a range of social work strategies that can be applied across the curriculum and grade levels to accommodate diversity in classroom learning and behavior. Term(s) Offered: Irregularly 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
	SOCW 689 - Addiction Field and Supervision Experience Credits: 3 This advanced field experience course will focus on therapeutic interventions for substance use and addictive disorders in a community-based agency. The addiction field experience is under the direct supervision of a qualified addiction supervisor. Prerequisite(s): Admission and/or graduation from a CSWE-accredited MSW program, admission to Graduate Studies, and permission from the MSW program Repeatability: SOCW 689 is a repeatable course until students meet the total required hours. Students are required to complete a minimum of 700 clock hours with a minimum of 280 face-to-face client contact hours of addiction counseling services with a minimum of 105 hours of supervision from a LCAC who has at least 5 years of experience as a qualified supervisor. Term(s) Offered: Irregularly 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
	SOCW 690 - Global Social Work Practice Credits: 1 This elective course is designed for graduate social work students seeking to increase their global awareness by engaging in social service work outside of the United States. Included in the course is a visit to another country where students will apply social work skills and values through service learning activities. The course emphasizes development of knowledge and skills within a cultural and ethnic-sensitive approach to their practice. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSW program and permission of instructor 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
	SOCW 692 - Advanced Graduate Social Work Project Credits: 3 In this course, the students are expected to independently implement an integrative research project and summarize findings. This project will build upon knowledge developed in prior course work. It requires students to demonstrate an understanding of social work practice, use their knowledge of social research methodology and to utilize critical thinking appropriate to a graduate level professional social worker. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSW program and completion of the foundation curriculum or advanced-standing status Term(s) Offered: Irregularly 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
	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 MSW program director Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer 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 prerequisite Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with 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): Admission to 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): Admission to 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 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): Admission to 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): Admission to 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 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): Admission to 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): Admission to 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): Admission to 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 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): Admission to 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 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): Admission to 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 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 Master of Arts 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 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 Master of Arts 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 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 Master of Arts 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 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 Master of Arts in Second Language Acquisition, Policy, and Culture 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 Master of Arts 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: Repeatable to a maximum of 6 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 Master of Arts in Second Language Acquisition, Policy and Culture program or permission from the director of the MASPC program Repeatability: Repeatable without limit 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 698 - Comprehensive Oral and Written Exams Credits: 3 Students will take comprehensive written and oral exams. The written exam will consist of three questions covering the three focus areas (second language acquisition, culture, and policy). In addition, students will be required to prepare a 30-minute oral PowerPoint presentation on a research topic. The students will field questions by the committee and the public. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master of Arts in Second Language Acquisition, Policy and Culture program and a minimum of 24 credit hours towards the degree completion Term(s) Offered: Fall, 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 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 program and a minimum of 24 credit hours towards the degree completion Repeatability: Repeatable to a maximum of 6 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 664 - Crisis Intervention

SOCW 670 - Advanced Seminar in Community Planning and Organization

SOCW 671 - Social Work Management in the Clinical Setting

SOCW 672 - Legal, Ethical & Professional Standards in Addiction Science

SOCW 673 - Research Methods in Addiction Counseling

SOCW 674 - Psychopharmacology

SOCW 682 - School Social Work Policies, Regulations, and Legal Issues

SOCW 689 - Addiction Field and Supervision Experience

SOCW 690 - Global Social Work Practice

SOCW 692 - Advanced Graduate Social Work Project

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 698 - Comprehensive Oral and Written Exams

WLC 699 - Comprehensive Oral Exam and Thesis