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PADM 6690 - Research Seminar
Prerequisite: PADM 6611 . Requirements include a major independent research study and participation in an integrative seminar on research and its uses in public administration, health care administration, labor relations, and related disciplines. 3 credits.
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PADM 6693 - Public Administration Internship
Prerequisites: 15 graduate hours, consent of the public administration graduate program coordinator. A supervised work experience in a cooperating public service agency. Students must be available for at least one day per week. 3 credits.
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PADM 6695 - Independent Study I
A planned program of individual study under the supervision of a member of the faculty. 3 credits.
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PADM 6696 - Independent Study II
Prerequisite: PADM 6695 . A continuation of Independent Study I. 3 credits.
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PADM 6698 - Thesis I
Prerequisite: completion of 15 credits of graduate work. Periodic meetings and discussions of the individual student's progress in the preparation of a thesis. 3 credits.
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PADM 6699 - Thesis II
A continuation of Thesis I. 3 credits.
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Physics |
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PHYS 6613 - Radioactivity and Radiation in the Environment
Prerequisites: ENVS 6600 , CHEM 6601 or consent of the instructor. Basic principles of nuclear structure and radioactivity; the interaction of radiation with matter and biological effects of radiation; natural and man-made sources of radiation in the environment. The second half of the course focuses on long-term environmental effects of radiation accidents (e.g., Chernobyl and others) and the problems of nuclear waste disposal, plutonium inventories from nuclear weapons, natural radon in buildings, and similar concerns. 3 credits.
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PHYS 6620 - Introduction to Nanobiotechnology
This course is intended for current graduate students in the programs of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Environmental Science, and Forensic Science. It introduces nanotechnology as it is being used to improve medical diagnostics and solve biological problems. This course will also briefly describe the effect of nanotechnology on the environment and demonstrate how this line of research is being used to create sustainable technology. The topics taught will include Nanomaterials and Nanobiomaterials, Nanobiosensing, tissue engineering, drug delivery and environmental effects of Nanotechnology. The design, operation, and fabrication of different devices and instruments, which use Nanotechnology, in improving detection techniques used in the fields of medicine, pharmacy and forensic sciences will be discussed in the courses. Also the important techniques of fabrication and the properties of artificial and bio-mimicking materials will be discussed. Currently Nanotechnology is being used in a number of diagnostic, sensing, and measurement techniques in biology and medicine. This course covers a broad range of topics from pure science to applications. 3 credits.
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PHYS 6670 - Selected Topics
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. A study of selected topics of particular interest to students and instructor. Course may be taken more than once. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6601 - Constitutional Law
A study of the judicial process and its relation to the Constitution and the political system in the United States. Examines the role of the Supreme Court in shaping judicial review, federalism, civil rights and liberties, equal protection and due process. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6602 - Civil Liberties and Rights
An analysis of civil liberties, civil rights, due process, and equal protection of the law. An examination of the role of the public official in the protection, denial, or abridgment of the constitutional and legal rights of individuals. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6603 - International Law
A study of the role of international law in the modern state system with particular reference to individuals; territorial jurisdiction; law of the sea, air, and space; and the development of law through international organizations. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6604 - Human Rights and the Law
An examination of the development of the international and national laws establishing human rights, the laws of war, war/criminality, crimes against humanity, and the application of the universal declaration of human rights, of the Helsinski Accords, and of the concept of the individual as the basis of law. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6605 - Criminal Law
Scope, purpose, definition, and classification of criminal law. Offenses against persons, habitation and occupancy offenses against property, and other offenses. Special defenses. Emphasis on the Connecticut penal code. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6606 - Advanced International Relations
Basic elements of International life relevant to the growth of a stable and peaceful global political-economic system. Includes power, diplomacy, law, trade, aid, monetary affairs, multinational corporations, and differing geographical and cultural characteristics. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6608 - The Legislative Process
An analysis of the legislative process in theAmerican political system. Emphasis on legislative politics in state and local government. Includes legislative functions, selection and recruitment of legislative candidates, legislative role orientations, the legislative socialization process, the committee system, the legislators and their constituencies, legislative lobbyists, legislative decision making, legislative-executive relations, and legislative organization and procedures. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6610 - Legal Methods I
A study of procedure and process of the law as it applies in the American system and an introduction to legal research and writing. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6612 - Contracts,Torts, and the Practice of Law
An introduction to the most important components of private law - contracts, torts, and civil procedure and their application to business, government, and individuals. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6615 - Jurisprudence
The general philosophical framework for the law. Includes the background and development of the common law, sources of the law, and the court system. Special problems in Anglo-American jurisprudence are reviewed. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6616 - Urban Government
An examination of the urban political system. Emphasis on the political aspects of urban government structures. Includes formal and informal decision making in urban government, community power structures, types of urban government structures, the politics of intergovernmental relations, and the politics of servicing the urban environment (social services, planning agencies, education, housing, transportation, health, pollution control and ecology revenue sharing, public safety, neighborhood corporations, etc). 3 credits.
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PSCI 6617 - Law, Science, and Ethics
The intersection of law, science, and ethics in a variety of contexts, including experimentation with human subjects, psychosurgery, genetic engineering, organ transplants, abortion and the right to die. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6625 - Transnational Legal Structures
An introduction to the basic structure of legal systems in other countries, their relationship to Anglo-American law, and their contextual development. Special topics include legal status of foreign and multinational corporations, rights and responsibilities of aliens, protections for investors, expropriation, and procedural due process. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6626 - Decision Making in the Political Process
An in-depth study of decision making in the American system with special emphasis on the various types of mechanisms: executive, legislative, judicial, bureaucratic, organizational, and military. The influence of intelligence, economic, and psychological factors and social pressure on decisions and decision makers will be examined. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6628 - Change and Government
A study of the major processes of change and their consequences for the functioning of government. Concentrates on changes that may occur through violence, evolution, or technology and that may alter the effective operation of government. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6633 - The Political Process and the Aged
A study of the political process as it relates to the aged. Governmental decision making, on federal state, and local levels including legislation and its implications. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6635 - Law and Public Health
A course for the civil servant or health professional concerned with the laws relating to the public health at the federal, state, and local level as well as the practical administration of those laws. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6640 - Law and Education
An examination of the legal and educational issues arising from factors such as EEO, students' rights, student financing, and the relationships between schools and government. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6641 - The Politics of the World Economy
An examination of the global politico-economic system and the challenges facing world diplomacy. Multinational corporations and political structures designed to coordinate global policies for the monetary and trade systems, international organizations and their impact on Third World development, and problems facing industrialized nations. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6645 - Government and the Industrial Sector
The various impacts of government regulation on the corporate sector and the major legal and regulatory requirements affecting business and industry. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6655 - Conflict Resolution
Essential features and methods available within the legal system to resolve disputes, including the uses of law, equity, administrative agencies, bureaucracies, arbitration, mediation, special commissions, and private self help. Applicability of these methods to various types of disputes and the choice of law in instances when no single rule may govern in a federal system. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6670 - Selected Topics
A study of items of special interest, may include First Amendment problems,energy and the law, law and the environment, labor legislation and the law, law and commercial paper and stock issues. May be taken more than once. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6695 - Independent Study I
A planned program of individual study under the supervision of a member of the faculty. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6696 - Independent Study II
A continuation of Independent Study I. 3 credits.
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Public Health |
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PUBH 6600 - Foundations of Public Health
This course introduces the field of public health and its core domains to students interested in managing the health of populations, governmental health administration, and public policy. This course introduces and distinguishes public health thinking from traditional clinical approaches and explores biostatistics, epidemiology, social and behavioral health and health education, health services administration and management, and environmental health. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6615 - Principles of Epidemiology
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental definitions, terms, concepts, methods, and critical thinking used in epidemiology. The material presented in this course is designed to lay the foundation for future study and practice in population health activities. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6620 - Health, Behavior, and Society
This course introduces students to a social ecological and a life course perspective of population health. The course challenges students to address societal and structural forces such as socioeconomic position, racial and ethnic and gender sources of inequality as well as interpersonal processes reflected in norms, networks, and social capital. This course focuses on behavior, communication, decision-making, and health outcomes at the individual, family, and community levels. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6625 - Biostatistical Applications in Public Health
This course introduces research methods and the fundamental statistics needed to succeed in today's public health organizations. The course follows a practical approach that allows the student to learn key statistical principles and learn ways to effectively convey data and results using Excel. This course covers both quantitative and qualitative research methods used in public health. Cross-listed with HCAD 6606 and HLTH 7706 . 3 credits.
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PUBH 6630 - Environmental and Occupational Health
This course examines health issues, scientific understanding of causes of health issues, and possible future approaches to control of the major environmental and occupational health problems. The course will address these topics focusing on both industrialized and developing countries. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6640 - Healthcare Leadership
This course will explore the current state of public health leadership, leadership models and approaches, and the values and decision-making processes of leaders in public health organizations. Cross-listed with HCAD 6609 and HLTH 7703 . 3 credits.
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PUBH 6645 - Public Health Ethics
This course will explore ethical issues and concepts as they relate to public health practice, research, and policy. Current issues are discussed such as the right to health and health care, vaccine ethics, bioterrorism, health inequalities, poverty, and power. Student evaluation is based on class participation, a small group project, and a final paper based upon a case study addressing ethical issues. Cross-listed with HCAD 6605 and HLTH 7702 . 3 credits.
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PUBH 6650 - Law and Public Health
This course examines the laws relating to the public health at the federal, state, and local levels as well as the practical administration of those laws. Cross-listed with HCAD 6604 . 3 credits.
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PUBH 6655 - The U.S. Healthcare System
A comprehensive overview of the basic structures and operations of the U.S. healthcare system. This course includes the historical origins and current social and political contexts in which healthcare is provided. Cross-listed with HCAD 6600 , HLTH 7700 , ATHL 6803 , SLPA 6703 . 3 credits.
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PUBH 6660 - Public Health Practice, Planning, and Evaluation
This course prepares students for the practice of public health. The course covers the core functions of public health, the methods of public health program design, and its evaluation. Students gain practical experience through a series of exercises involving the design of a conceptual framework, development of indicators, analysis of service data, and development of an evaluation plan to measure impact. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6670 - Public Health Nutrition
This course is at the interface of nutritional science and public health. Topics will focus on areas such as quantity, quality, and safety of the food supply; food additives and labeling; regulatory agencies; research approaches to food, nutrition, and disease; and procedures used in nutritional assessment of individuals. Cross-listed with NUTR 6614 . 3 credits.
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PUBH 6671 - Health Education and Promotion
The course will focus on the fundamental principles and practices of public health education and health promotion including history, ethics, cultural competence, professional responsibilities, and an overview of theory and models. Emphasis is placed on designing and planning, implementation, and evaluation of instructional methods to a variety of audiences. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6672 - Global Health
This course introduces students to the challenges on health equity around the world, with a focus on developing and low-income countries. Topics discussed will include rates of infectious disease and lack of medical care. In addition, students will discuss the effects of the healthy versus unhealthy environment on health. The course will introduce the challenges faced in providing shelter, sanitation, clean water, and healthy food to reduce the global burden of disease. The course will also explain the role of governments, ministries of health, and world health organizations in health equity. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6673 - Public Health Emergency Preparedness
The course will focus on the how to prepare a community for a public health emergency or disaster. The course will include subjects such as a comprehensive and systematic approach to disaster training, planning and preparedness at the community level, legal issues, epidemiology and surveillance, hazard assessment and planning, information sharing, medical countermeasures, and medical surge. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6674 - Comparative Health Systems and Global Health
This course will compare and contrast health care system organization, delivery, and financing across multiple developed and developing nations. Students will gain in-depth knowledge about health care from a global perspective including global disease burden, international health metrics and indicators, and the role of global health organizations like WHO, PAHO, OECD and others. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6680 - Health Analytics
This course will examine the roles and uses of health information technology in healthcare and the tools and techniques used to identify, analyze and communicate healthcare data. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6681 - Digital Health
This course will focus on the application and guiding principles of digital health, including ways in which digital health is harnessed in public health, ethical considerations and security issues, and best practices for the implementation of digital health in settings where public health professionals work. The course will also address approaches to examine the impact new technologies have on social justice, and the implication for social and economic inequalities. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6682 - Healthcare Innovation
This course applies a systems perspective to understand healthcare delivery and innovation processes today, its stakeholders and problems as well as the key drivers of its success. Students will be introduced to the 'systems perspective' that has been used successfully in other industries to address the introduction of new processes, technologies, and strategies to improve overall health outcomes. This course will incorporate a multidisciplinary approach that will integrate medicine, social and behavioral sciences, operations research and management as well as engineering perspectives to stimulate new thinking in the practice, process, and delivery of healthcare. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6684 - Health Data Mining
Students will learn the basics of quantitative data analysis methods and software used in healthcare analytics. Students will have hands-on experiences with real healthcare data sets and software. Students will apply this knowledge and skills to real world cases and learn how to communicate healthcare data and information effectively to multiple audiences. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6685 - Grant Writing in Public Health
This course is a hands-on approach to grant writing for public health professionals, specifically designed to develop skills in locating potential funding sources, how to assess, prepare, and evaluate a grant, and basics of grants management. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6686 - Control and Prevention of Infectious Disease
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive overview of major infectious diseases including modes of transmission. Students will be exposed to elements of the agent, host, environment model to conceptualize infectious disease transmission and spread. Control and evaluation strategies for infectious disease will be discussed. Topic areas will include key infectious disease conditions that are relevant in the 21st century. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6687 - Advanced Epidemiology
This course is designed to expand the knowledge of epidemiological principles by introducing methodological approaches to handling common problems in epidemiologic research that extend beyond the scope of traditional methods. This is achieved through discussion of topics such as causal inference, sources of bias, and methods to improve the validity of epidemiologic studies. Students will use SAS, STATA, R, or a similar statistical software. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6690 - Public Health Capstone
This course provides students with an opportunity to apply the competencies of public health to a real-world, client-based project in the public health field. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6695 - Public Health Internship
This course provides students with an opportunity to apply the competencies of public health to an individualized experience working in the field. 3 credits.
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QANL 6604 - Probability and Statistics
Statistical methods and theories used in solving business problems. Topics include data analysis, discrete and continuous probability distributions, statistical inference and estimation, regression and correlation analysis, the analysis of variance, decision theory, and nonparametric tests including chi-square. Students will use computers to conduct statistical tests using the information presented. 3 credits.
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QANL 6605 - Applied Econometrics
Prerequisite: BANL 6100 . This course applies econometric methods to real-world economic questions in order to quantify economic relationships. By providing the basic tools to do empirical analysis, this course empowers the student to become a more sophisticated consumer of economic research done by others. A foundation is built first with estimation, hypothesis testing, and confidence intervals with simple and multiple regression. This core set of econometric skills is extended with the use of dummy variables, autocorrelation, heteroscedasticity and simultaneous equations. This course uses the statistical programming language R and the R-Studio programming tool. 3 credits.
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QANL 6614 - Decisions in Operations Management
Prerequisite: BANL 6100 . This course focuses on the process of creating goods and services. Concepts, functions and basic techniques of operations management are reviewed. Topics include decision-making, forecasting, scheduling, project management, production planning, inventory management, strategy, and quality control. Emphasis will be on quantitative methods, hands-on problem solving, and case studies. The course includes a team analysis of a real-world operations problem. 3 credits.
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QANL 6625 - Data Mining for Business Intelligence
Prerequisite or co-requisite: BANL 6100 . This course is designed to provide business students with the skills to conduct data mining and statistical analysis for dealing with common managerial-making tasks, such as prediction, classification, and clustering. Data mining is a rapidly growing field that is concerned with developing techniques to assist analysts to make intelligent use of large data sets. In this course, the emphasis is on understanding the application of a wide range of modern techniques to specific managerial situations, rather than on mastering the mathematical and computational foundations of the techniques. Upon successful completion of the course, students should possess valuable analytical skills that will give them a competitive edge in many industry sectors, in a wide range of managerial and analytical positions. 3 credits.
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QANL 6670 - Selected Topics
A study of selected issues of particular interest to students and instructor. Course may cover decision science methods such as experimental design, nonparametrics, data analysis with SPSS, Bayesian decision theory, and simulation. May be taken more than once. 3 credits.
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QANL 6675 - Multivariate Analysis
Prerequisite: BANL 6100 . The course covers a variety of standard statistical methods used to analyze multivariate data. It emphasizes the implementation and interpretation of these methods across business domains. Topics covered include computation of summary statistics, analysis of categorical data, loglinear models for two- and higher-dimensional contingency tables, the multivariate normal distribution, MANOVA, principal components analysis, factor analysis, and other topics such as canonical correlation and cluster analysis. The R statistical computing package is used throughout. 3 credits.
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QANL 6690 - Research Project
Prerequisite: 15 graduate hours or consent of the instructor. Independent study under the supervision of an advisor. 3 credits.
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QANL 6695 - Independent Study I
A planned program of individual study under the supervision of a member of the faculty. 3 credits.
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QANL 6696 - Independent Study II
A continuation of Independent Study II 3 credits.
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QANL 6698 - Thesis I
Prerequisite: completion of 15 credits of graduate work. Periodic meetings and discussions of the individual student's progress in the preparation of a thesis. 3 credits.
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QANL 6699 - Thesis II
A continuation of Thesis I. 3 credits.
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SOCI 6601 - Minority Group Relations
An interdisciplinary survey of minority groups in the United States with special reference to ethnic, religious, and racial factors that influence interaction. 3 credits.
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SOCI 6602 - Social Inequalities in Organizations
This course examines the pervasive effects of social stratification as they are enacted in organizations. Students will explore how their race, ethnicity, social class, gender, and sexual orientation, for example, impact the people with whom they work. The course will also investigate the theoretical underpinnings of systematic social dominance, and how students might counter this dominance in their workplaces and outside them. Students will also examine the symbiotic relationship between inequality within organizations and the communities that surround them. 3 credits.
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SOCI 6610 - Urban Sociology
Prerequisite: PADM 6604 . The problems of urban growth and development. Residential patterns together with the physical development of cities and their redevelopment. An examination of the people and their relationships to the environment. 3 credits.
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SOCI 6620 - Sociology of Bureaucracy
A study of some of the classic conceptualizations of bureaucracy and their relevance to the structure and functioning of American economic and governmental institutions. Gives students informational and experiential resources with which they, as planners and managers, can improve their abilities to make effective policy decisions. 3 credits.
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SOCI 6641 - Death and Suicide
In-depth analysis of suicide. Traditional theories of suicide are analyzed regarding the psychological approach as well as the demographic and group analysis of sociology. The goal of the course is both academic and practical, stressing community application. 3 credits.
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SOCI 6649 - Seminar in Health and Social Policy
Analysis of the legal, political, social, economic, and organizational factors in planning and providing health care services, with emphasis on policy formulation and implementation. Current health policy issues. 3 credits.
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SOCI 6651 - Social Gerontology
Basic introduction to the field of gerontology. Discusses the history and definition of the field, the contributions of academic disciplines to the field, various perceptioins of aging; explores the basic theories, problems, and prospects of gerontology. 3 credits.
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SOCI 6670 - Selected Topics
A study of selected issues of particular interest to students and instructor. May be taken more than once. 3 credits.
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SOCI 6695 - Independent Study I
A planned program of individual study under the supervision of a member of the faculty. 3 credits.
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SOCI 6696 - Independent Study II
A continuation of Independent Study I. 3 credits.
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SOCI 6698 - Thesis I
Prerequisite: completion of 15 credits of graduate work. Periodic meetings and discussions of the individual student's progress in the preparation of a thesis. 3 credits.
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SOCI 6699 - Thesis II
A continuation of Thesis I. 3 credits.
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SLPA 6600 - Language Development and Disorders in Children
This course provides a theoretical and descriptive framework in the study of language development. In this course we will explore: the fundamental stages and processes of language development, components of the language system (phonology, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics), and examine the course of development of these components. We will also discuss the biological bases of language and compare theories that attempt to account for speech and language development. Typical and atypical language development will be discussed with special reference to the various communication components: form (structure), content (semantics), and use (pragmatics). Implications for the facilitation of language acquisition in children exhibiting delays or disorders of language development will be reviewed. Basic principles of assessment and intervention and the role of the speech-language pathologist will be covered. 3 credits.
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SLPA 6601 - Articulation and Phonological Disorders
An advanced study of speech and sound production in children. Discussion will include normal aspects of articulation, phonology and development, identification of articulation disorders, phonological delays and disorders, and childhood apraxia of speech, as well as treatment approaches, theory, and facilitation strategies. 3 credits.
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SLPA 6602 - Seminar on Cultural Diversity and Language
The purpose of this course is to help students become knowledgeable about topics related to social identity markers such as race, ability, gender, socioeconomic class, special education status, sexual orientation, language, and immigration. The goal of this course is to improve the student's ability to provide culturally sensitive and appropriate speech and language intervention. 1 credits.
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SLPA 6603 - Fluency Disorders
This course presents the theory, diagnosis, and treatment of fluency disorders across the lifespan to develop knowledge about individuals with stuttering and related fluency disorders to provide quality services to these clients. This course will review the symptomatology of stuttering, survey theories of stuttering, and examine normal versus abnormal fluency development. The student will learn about the diagnosis of fluency disorders and differential diagnosis of stuttering and related disorders of fluency. A central focus will be placed on the design and application of appropriate treatment programs for patients across the life continuum who stutter. 3 credits.
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SLPA 6604 - Introduction to Audiology
This course introduces students to the profession of audiology and provides an overview of auditory anatomy related to function and the basic principles of audiologic assessment. Hearing is crucial to speech development, affecting phonologic, morphologic, syntactic, and pragmatic aspects of human communication. 2 credits.
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SLPA 6605 - Counseling and Educating across the Lifespan
The course is designed to demonstrate the principles of counseling/interviewing for individuals with communication disorders and their families throughout the client's lifespan. 1 credits.
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SLPA 6606 - Evidence Based Practice for Clinical Application
The course provides instruction in evidence-based practice, clinical outcomes assessments, clinical informatics and technology, and quality improvement. This course will prepare practicing Speech Language Pathology professionals in clinical decision-making skills that will enhance the quality and effectiveness of patient care. 3 credits.
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SLPA 6620 - School-Age Language & Literacy Disorders
Prerequisite: SLPA 6600 . This course is designed to provide graduate students knowledge regarding language and learning disorders experienced by school-age children. Students will focus on how these disorders impact language and literacy skill acquisition. Assessment and intervention issues for school-age children and adolescents with language learning disabilities (LLD) will be discussed, with an emphasis on oral language and literacy connections. Students will gain an understanding of the relationships among listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as nonverbal learning disabilities, word finding problems, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as they relate to language-based learning disabilities. 3 credits.
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SLPA 6621 - Dysphagia
Dysphagia is one area of speech language pathology where we must be concerned with the medical safety of our patients. The purpose of this class is to provide students with an understanding of dysphagia, fundamentals of assessment (both fluoroscopic and endoscopic methods) and the current approaches to treatment of the patient with dysphagia. Laboratory fee. 3 credits.
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SLPA 6622 - Aphasia
A comprehensive overview of current issues in neurolinguistics. The course will review traditional models of brain and language before focusing on aphasia, an acquired language impairment, covering classification, symptoms, and etiology. Language will be analyzed at each level of the grammar, including phonetics/phonology, lexicon/morphology, syntax, and semantics. Speech and apraxia will also be considered. The goal is to provide an understanding of how linguistic and cognitive theories can be used to interpret the facts of aphasia and associated disorders. 3 credits.
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SLPA 6623 - Aural Rehabilitation/Habilitation
This course has been designed to provide a basic understanding of audiology and aural rehabilitation for future speech pathologists. Information on various devices, candidacy, habilitative/rehabilitative management and new technologies will be presented. 2 credits.
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SLPA 6624 - Autism Spectrum Disorders
This course provides a review of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) from the perspectives of various disciplines. Theories of causation, developmental aspects, descriptive and diagnostic characteristics, and legal and social issues are discussed related to communication. This course will provide the most current research findings and best practices needed to gain a clear understanding of individuals diagnosed with ASD and how to apply current research to treatment. 2 credits.
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SLPA 6625 - Professional Seminar for Speech-Language Pathology I
This course explores advanced topics in specialized areas such as central auditory processing, alternative/augmentative communication, motor speech disorders, and specific voice disorders. Specific topics to be announced each semester. 1 credits.
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SLPA 6630 - Clinical Practicum I (Observation)
Prerequisite: SLPA 6606 . The first level of diagnostic and therapeutic contact with individuals who exhibit communication disorders. The experience may include observations of treatment planning, report writing and patient/parent counseling for patients across the lifespan with a variety of observation of clinical work in adults and pediatrics, evaluation and treatment in language, articulation, fluency, voice, dysphagia, cognition, pragmatic skills, hearing, and augmentative/alternative communication. 1 credits.
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SLPA 6700 - Motor Speech Disorders
This course will develop an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of speech production as it relates to motor speech disorders and their treatment. Differential diagnosis will be stressed in discussion of etiology and basic characteristics of motor speech disorders across the age continuum. The overall aim is to equip students with knowledge of theoretical constructs, assessment, and treatment of acquired motor speech disorders. Successful completion of this course will prepare students for clinical practicums with acquired motor speech disorders in a variety of medical, residential, and outpatient settings. 2 credits.
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SLPA 6701 - Evidence-Based Practice for Clinical Application
This course will introduce the student to the role and importance of evidence-based research in the rehabilitation professions. Course content will include defining research terminology, basic epidemiology, development of search terms, human subjects training, and the development of a research question. 3 credits.
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SLPA 6703 - Foundations of the U.S. Healthcare System
A comprehensive overview of the basic structures and operations of the U.S. healthcare system. This course includes the historical origins and current social and political contexts in which health care is provided. Cross-listed with ATHL 6803 , HCAD 6600 . 3 credits.
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SLPA 6704 - Clinical Practicum II
Prerequisite: SLPA 6630 . Clinical practicum experience, completed under the supervision of licensed Speech and Hearing Clinic professionals, focused on the evaluation and treatment of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. The experience may include students completing clinical working with patients across the lifespan in adults and pediatrics, evaluation and treatment in language, articulation, fluency, voice, dysphagia, cognition, pragmatic skills, hearing, and augmentative/alternative communication. The students will work on observation, evaluation, treatment planning, discharge planning, report writing, and patient/parent counseling for the patients they work with. 3 credits.
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SLPA 6800 - Voice Disorders
This course will examine the vocal mechanism, acoustics of voice and sound production, the human ear, and psychoacoustics of audition. An intensive study of voice and resonance disorders associated with laryngeal anomalies, disease processes, and trauma affecting laryngeal function. Management of dysphonia's associated with organic and psychogenic etiology. Laboratory fee. 3 credits.
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SLPA 6801 - Professional Seminar for Speech-Language Pathology II
Prerequisite: SLPA 6625 . This course explores advanced topics in the second year of the program to address specialized areas such as central auditory processing, alternative/augmentative communication, motor speech disorders, and specific voice disorders. Specific topics to be announced each semester. 1 credits.
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