Courses

COU 509 PLAY THERAPY WITH FAMILY & INDIVIDUALS   2.0 Credit(s)
Students will explore the theoretical concepts of filial play therapy and explore the systemic applications of play therapy for families and the diverse applications in myriad settings. Students will learn concepts and skills necessary to establish, implement, construction, and facilitate filial therapy and family play therapy sessions. Students will also learn concepts and skills necessary for teaching parents/caregivers/teachers/etc. to use play therapy techniques to enhance and establish facilitative relationships with individuals.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

COU 511 PLAY TX INTV ABUSE FOR CRISIS & TRAUMA   2.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to explore developmental play therapy theory and concepts related to abuse, crisis, and trauma. This course explores techniques and models specific to helping individuals prevent, cope, or heal challenges following abuse, crisis, and trauma. Focus is on assisting in achieving optimal growth and development through evidenced based and developmental appropriate play therapy interventions.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

BUAN 520 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE   3.0 Credit(s)
Introduction to organization, economic, culture, policy, and terminology of healthcare for non-health professionals. This also introduces the students to fundamental terminology, practices, and processes found in clinical and business operations.
Offered: Late Spring Semester All Years

CM 559 BROADCAST GRAPHICS   3.0 Credit(s)
In this course students will use Adobe Creative Suite to create Graphics Packages for Broadcast Productions. Students will learn the basics of After Effects along with Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Offered: Module 1 All Years

EDS 571 LITERACY OF THE SPECIAL LEARNER   3.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to prepare educators to improve the literacy achievement of students with or at-risk for significant reading difficulties or disabilities. This course focuses on literacy theory, explicit instruction and assessment in each of the five components of reading, and a framework for intensive intervention and data-based decision-making with diverse student populations. There will also be a focus on the development and educational needs of students with dyslexia or who experience other difficulties in acquiring the literacy skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Offered: Fall & Summer Semesters All Years

EDS 585 LEGAL ISSUES AND TRENDS   3.0 Credit(s)
This course will provide students with an in-depth look at how litigation and legislation have shaped special education today. Students will gain an understanding of IDEA, the main governing body behind special education services as well as other factors that influence special education (IEPs, Least Restrictive Environment, Section 504, etc.). The use of advocacy and policy will be examined as ways special education law is influenced. Students will also study how the legal system impacts students and teachers in the classroom.
Offered: Summer 2 Semester All Years

EDS 599 SPECIAL TOPICS   3.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to focus on current, relevant issues needed for students to become more effective special education teachers. Topics may range from co-teaching to technology, PPT meetings to classroom rehearsals, depending on the needs of students.
Offered: Late Spring & Summer Semesters All Years

CH 549 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTR   3.0 Credit(s)
Topics include: carbohydrate chemistry, enzyme kinetics, endocrinology, electrically excitable cells, computer-aided access to proteins and databases, cell motility, and chemical concepts in genetic engineering. Course title is shown on the student's transcript.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

ED 564 STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR SECONDARY   3.0 Credit(s)
Student teaching seminar complements the student teaching experience to address problems of practice, supports the enactment of pedagogy and content knowledge into practice, and encourages reflection and collaboration with peers and colleagues in areas of secondary education. Prerequisite: TAKE ED-563
Offered: All Semesters All Years

SW 560 TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICE   3.0 Credit(s)
Explores forms of trauma (early adversity, chronic, and historical) and associated impact across the lifespan. Includes neuroscience of trauma, effects on at-risk populations, and treatment from a social justice perspective.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

SW 545 SW Practice With Lgbtq+community   3.0 Credit(s)
This course focuses on the relationship between sex, gender, sexuality and recognize how one's identity affects their daily lives, experiences and access to services. The marginalization and intersectionality within the LGBTQ+ Community will be explored, as well as exploring areas of vulnerability for the LGBTQ+ population such as hate crimes, suicide, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse as well as mental health and physical illness . A critical analysis of policies at micro, mezzo and macro levels will be used for identifying ways to engage, advocate and support the community at a variety of practice levels. A working knowledge of some of the specialized needs of, and practice with, the LGBTQ+ Community will be developed.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

SW 535 FORENSIC SOCIAL WORK   3.0 Credit(s)
Introduction of theoretical frameworks and skills of forensic social work practice across systems (macro, mezzo, and micro) affected by criminal justice involvement, with an emphasis on law and political advocacy.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

CM 568 SPORTS MEDIA PRODUCING   3.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide an overview of the worlds of media producing while providing hands-on experience in the practical experience of creating, pitching and producing a sports show.
Offered: Summer Semester All Years

EDR 590 LITERACY CAPSTONE   3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides an in-depth view of the processes and products of research in the field of literacy. Candidates design and carry out their own literacy action research project and share their findings in both oral and written form. This course is designed to provide future literacy specialists with the skills needed to effectively evaluate literacy research, engage in teacher research, share research findings in a professional manner with colleagues, and use research to inform one's literacy teaching practice. Required for MEd Literacy candidates and Sixth Year Degree Literacy candidates who have opted not to pursue 097 coursework.
Offered: Summer Semester All Years

EDM 504 GROUP INSTRUCTION:STRINGS   1.0 Credit(s)
Designed to provide the future school music teacher with basic proficiency, and a pedagogy appropriate for teaching in the school setting.
Offered: Fall Semester Even Academic Years