May 20, 2024

2012-2013 Graduate Catalogue

2012-2013 Graduate Catalogue Archived Catalogue

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Conflict Management and Resolution
	CMR 595 - Restorative Justice Credits: (3) Restorative Justice describes relatively new policies and practices within criminology. It generally involves important efforts to produce accountability, reconcilliation, and healing for victims, offenders, and others affected by crime. It has been applied to many forms of crime for shoplifting to homicide, as well as to massive criminal acts such as genocide and systematic oppression. Examples include Victim-Offender Mediated Dialogues, Diversionary Conferencing, Community Conflict Councils, and Truth & Reconciliation Commissions. Controversies exist regarding its utility and appropriate application in many of these areas, especially in crimes of domestic violence. This seminar explores the theoretical framework for applying restorative justice to post-conflict societies in the international arena. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
Creative Writing
	CRW 501 - Research for Creative Writing Credits: (3) Instruction for writers of creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and scripts in searching electronic, print, and physical archives; historical artifacts; the geographical and built environment; and living sources, with special emphasis on interviewing techniques and ethics and on how to gracefully integrate research into artistic writing. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 503 - Creative Writing Pedagogy: Theory and Practice Credits: (3) Analysis of current theories of creative writing pedagogy and classroom practices; examination of teaching and learning theories related to the workshop model, process exercises, revision techniques, and the group dynamics of teaching creative writing. Enrollment is mandatory for and limited to graduate teaching assistants. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 523 - Bookbuilding Credits: (3) Introduction to the principles of effective graphic design and typography for book publishing, using desktop publishing applications in a computer lab setting and including hands-on production of several publications. Includes survey history and future trends in printing and publishing. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 524 - Literary Magazine Practicum Credits: (1-3) Practical course in the publication of a national literary journal. Assignments include reading submissions, writing submission reports, and serving on the editorial staff of the journal. Examination of the practical business of running a magazine, including editorial, marketing, and sales decisions. M.F.A. students may repeat for credit without limit. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 525 - Special Topics in Publishing Credits: (1-3) Intensive examination of a special area of publishing, such as book arts, electronic publishing, editing poetry, or a course taught by a guest instructor. May be repeated for credit under different subtitles. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 530 - Creative Writing Workshop Credits: (1-3) Instruction in at least two of the following genres: fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, screenwriting. Includes classroom critique of students’ work and work by professionals. M.F.A. students may repeate without limit. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 540 - Writers Week Symposium Credits: (1-3) Week-long schedule of events including, but not limited to readings, presentations, craft classes, and panels on issues of the profession. Preparatory reading of featured writers’ work; individual manuscript conference of student’s work with presenter, followed by student revision of that manuscript. Participation in event planning and management required. May be repeated. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 542 - Poetry Writing Workshop Credits: (1-3) Instruction in writing poetry, with classroom critique of students’ work and work by professionals. Includes study of publishing markets. M.F.A. students may repeat for credit without limit. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 543 - Forms of Poetry Credits: (1-3) Craft-based instruction in specific formal issues in the tradition of poetry. Assignments will include original poetry, extensive reading, and may also include writing critiques, papers, exercises, etc. May be repeated once for credit. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 544 - Fiction Writing Workshop Credits: (1-3) Instruction in writing fiction, with classroom critique of students’ work and work by professionals. Includes study of publishing markets. M.F.A. students may repeat for credit without limit. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 545 - Forms of Creative Nonfiction Credits: (1-3) Craft-based instruction in specific formal issues in the tradition of nonfiction. Assignments will include original nonfiction, extensive reading, and may also include writing critiques, papers, exercises, etc. May be repeated once for credit. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 546 - Workshop in Writing the Novel I Credits: (3) Instruction in conceiving, outlining, and writing the novel, with special emphasis on structure and narrative design. Includes classroom critique of student writing as well as study of published novels and writings on aesthetics. M.F.A. students may repeat for credit without limit. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 547 - Forms of Fiction Credits: (1-3) Craft-based instruction in specific formal issues in the tradition of fiction. Assignments will include original fiction, extensive reading, and may also include writing critiques, papers, exercise, etc. May be repeated once for credit. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 548 - Workshop in Writing the Novel II Credits: (3) Prerequisite: CRW 546 or consent of instructor. Instruction in developing, writing, and finishing the novel, with special emphasis on continuity and profluence. Includes classroom critique of student writing as well as study of published novels and writings on aesthetics. M.F.A. students may repeat for credit without limit. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 550 - Workshop in Creative Nonfiction Credits: (1-3) Instruction in writing essays, articles, and/or memoirs, with classroom critique of students’ work and work by professionals. Includes study of publishing markets. M.F.A. students may repeat for credit without limit. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 560 - Publishing Practicum Credits: (1-3) Prerequisite: CRW 523 , CRW 524 or permission of instructor. Practical course in book publishing, in conjunction with the CRW Publishing Laboratory. Hands-on experience editing, designing, and producing publications and promotional materials for the Pub Lab imprint. M.F.A. students may repeat for credit without limit. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 580 - Special Studies in Creative Writing Credits: (1-3) Intensive examination of a particular subject in creative writing. Topics vary from semester to semester, and may include study of an author, literary movement or period. May be repeated under different subtitles without limit. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 581 - Studies in International Writing and Translation Credits: (1-3) Intensive examination of specific formal issues in international writing and translation. Assignments will include extensive reading, and may also include translation projects, written critiques, papers, and exercises. May be repeated once for credit. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 591 - Directed Independent Study Credits: (1-3) Students must secure permission of the graduate coordinator. May be taken twice for credit. May not be taken concurrently with CRW 599 or used for thesis research. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 594 - Study Abroad Credits: (1-3) Specialized topics relating to creative writing studies taken abroad with UNCW faculty. May be repeated under different subtitles. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 598 - Internship in Applied Creative Writing Credits: (1-6) Prerequisite: 12 hours of graduate course credit or permission of instructor. Maximum hours for degree credit is six hours. Supervised professional experience in an area of creative writing studies including but not limited to editing, publishing, writing, writing instruction, and film production. Specific goals and assignments to be set and evaluated by instructor. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 599 - Thesis Credits: (1-6) Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
Criminology
	CRM 500 - Social Research Methods Credits: (3) Analysis of process of social research in terms of problem definition, research design, data sources, and methods of data analysis. Emphasis will be placed on the application of research methods to practical problems. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 502 - Evaluation, Methods and Policy Credits: (3) Advanced research methods course focusing on the techniques and principles of evaluation research. Emphasis will be on methods of evaluation and research design, instrument development, data collection techniques within a public/applied setting. Additionally, students will become familiar with the policy implications and consequences of evaluation research. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 503 - Sociological Theory Credits: (3) Analysis of sociological theories and theoretical perspectives, with emphasis on their practical application to contemporary society. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 504 - Data Analysis Credits: (3) The purpose of this course is to instruct students in techniques of quantitative data analysis. It will explore techniques to describe and make inferences from univariate, bivariate and multivariate data. Students will learn to evaluate scholarly literature that makes use of such methods. They will also have the opportunity to apply these statistics to current social problems. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 505 - Pro Seminar Credits: (1) Focus on the professional role of social scientists in different types of organizational contexts as constrained by organizational policies and protocol, professional codes of ethics, budgets, client needs, politics, professional commitment, technology, inter-organizational linkages, and other considerations. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 506 - Qualitative Data Analysis Credits: (3) An introduction to qualitative methods of data gathering and analysis in sociology and criminology. Specific content will cover: participant observation, in-depth interviewing, content analysis, field methods. Students are required to collect and analyze qualitative data. A final research paper demonstrating these methods is required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 507 - Community-Based Participatory Research Methods Credits: (3) Focus on engaged methodologies that facilitate community-based participatory research (CBPR). Attention will be given to the history of CBPR, ethics, logic and methods of community-based research, research design, conceptualization, measurement and sampling, modes of observation, data gathering and analysis and democratization of the research process through validating multiple forms of knowledge. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 509 - Seminar: Teaching in Higher Education Credits: (1) (SOC 509) The purpose of this course is to provide graduate students with a basic foundation in preparation for teaching positions, post-graduation. The course will include the development of a course, learning skills related to teaching and becoming familiar with process of applying for an academic position. Students will develop course syllabi, guest lecture in a course as well as create a teaching portfolio. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 510 - World Criminal Justice Systems Credits: (3) Comparative study of criminal justice systems throughout the world. Attention to historical, structural, political, legal and philosophical similarities and differences. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 515 - Advanced Victimology Credits: (3) A sociological examination of victimization and formal responses to victimization. Empirical patterns of specific forms of victimization will be discussed, including: domestic violence, sexual violence, corporate violence, political violence, etc. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 516 - Crime and Social Control Credits: (3) A theoretical foundation for understanding formal social control strategies in response to crime patterns. Will present a history of incarceration, decarceration, diversion, and rehabilitation programs. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 517 - Death Penalty Credits: (3) A sociological examination of capital punishment in the USA. Emphasis will be placed on US Supreme Court decisions, sociological research on various aspects of deterrence, racial bias, public opinion, and wrongful convictions. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 530 - Restorative Justice Credits: (3) Restorative justice practices will be examined theoretically, empirically, and historically. Emphasis will be placed on Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States. Specific content includes: juvenile crime, violence against women, aboriginal/indigenous justice, victims and offenders needs. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 535 - Sociology of Deviant Behavior Credits: (3) Examines what comes to be considered, and treated, as deviant behavior in historical, cultural, and societal context, linking theories as to the causes and appropriate management of deviant behavior to changes in that larger context. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 540 - Race, Class, Gender and Crime Credits: (3) Examines the intersection of race, class, and gender with regard to criminal offending and victimization. Emphasis will be placed on the application of criminological theory to the explanation of variations in patterns of crime in relation to race, class, and gender. Additionally, this course will examine the policy implications of the current explanations. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 549 - Sociology of Law Credits: (3) Review of theoretical and empirical developments in the sociology of law, including classical and modern sociological theories of law and selected sociological themes of law in various social settings. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 560 - Interpersonal Violence Credits: (3) A sociological approach to the study of interpersonal violence, including discussion of theory, methods, and empirical findings of structural, cultural, and situational criminological research on the topic. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 561 - Seminar in Criminology Credits: (3) An overview of breadth of topics that comprise the discipline of criminology, with emphases on theoretical explanations and the various reactions to crime in society. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 570 - Drug Problems and Crime Credits: (3) Results from numerous studies have found illicit drugs, especially illicit drug sales, are linked to a myriad of crime, especially violent crime. The role of drugs in crime events and patterns of use are a focus of the course. Additionally, the topics of addiction, drug markets, both national and international and drug policy implementation and change will be addressed. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 580 - Social Justice Credits: (3) A sociological examination of social justice, and policies that proclaim to promote social justice in the United States. The class examines various forms of institutionalized inequality on the basis of social class, race/ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. Social policy solutions are also examined. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 585 - Communities and Crime Credits: (3) The course is designed to immerse students in research and policies related to communities and crime. The course will cover classic and contemporary contributions from the social sciences, with a primary focus on crime and place across American space along with occasional stops outside the U.S. borders. The course will also examine how communities deal with, and are affected by, crime and criminal offenders. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 591 - Directed Independent Study Credits: (1-3) Independent investigation of research topic in a selected area of criminology or public sociology Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 592 - Special Topics in Criminology and Public Sociology Credits: (3) Intensive study of selected topics in criminology and/or public sociology. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 598 - Internship Credits: (6) Prerequisite: permission from instructor and successful defense of internship proposal. Supervised participation in field experience, includes written final research report. Will be graded satisfactory (S) or unsatisfactory (U). Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 599 - Thesis Credits: (1-6) Prerequisite: Successful defense of thesis proposal. Intensive study of a topic selected by the student and approved by thesis committee. Will be graded satisfactory (S) or unsatisfactory (U). Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
Economics
	ECN 520 - Economic Analysis I Credits: (3) Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 521 - Economic Analysis II Credits: (3) Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 525 - Environmental Economics Credits: (3) Application of economic principles at the graduate level to environmental problems and alternative solutions. Analysis will utilize principles such as property rights, cost benefit analysis, externalities, public goods, and non-market valuation. Issues considered include pollution and solid waste management, sustainability, damage assessment, land use change, and environmental amenity valuation. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 526 - International Trade & Finance Credits: (3) Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 528 - Regional Economics Credits: (3) Application of economic principles at the graduate level to the understanding of municipal and regional economies. Policy topics include land use and zoning, infrastructure, growth and development incentives, transportation, housing, public amenities and the environment. Introduction to economic impact and Geographic Information System software tools used in regional economic analysis. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 530 - Natural Resource Economics Credits: (3) Economic principles are developed and applied to public and private decisions involving the use and allocation of natural resources. After a review of markets, the theoretical foundations for economics effciency and optimal use of natural resources are developed and applied to policy areas such as forests, fisheries, land use, minerals, water, and global issues, with special attention given to coastal and marine resources. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 565 - Cur Issues In Business Credits: (1) Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 591 - Directed Indiv Study Credits: (1-3) Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 592 - Topics In Economics Credits: (3) Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
Education
	EDN 500 - Human Development and Learning Credits: (3) Designed to provide foundations for decision–making in teaching and education, this course will focus on patterns of physical and social development and on types of learning. Activities will include analysis, discussion, and application. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 501 - Language Development Credits: (3) Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 502 - Schools and Society Credits: (3) Designed to develop competency in the analysis of social effects upon behavior within the school, this course will include an examination of role, value, power, and control systems within schools and how these systems relate to the changing functions of the family and work place. This information will be related to current issues in the educational system, such as compulsory attendance, level of control, and multiculturalism. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 504 - Seminar in International Education Credits: (1-3) Will focus on country-specific culture and cross-cultural experiences in education. The major emphasis of this course will be on the presentation of education practices unique to a particular country or region. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 505 - Reading Process Credits: (3) Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 506 - Advanced Methods of Secondary Instruction Credits: (3) Examination of students’ understanding as a primary outcome of teaching with development of the teacher as a researcher. Emphasis on reflective practice and application of theory in planning, curriculum development, instructional strategies, selection of appropriate instructional materials, and appropriate use of technology. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 507 - ESL Topics for Non-ESL Teachers Credits: (3) This course will introduce K-12 educators to the field of English as a second language, including issues of cross-cultural communication, ESL methodology, assessment and curriculum adaptation. In this course, students will be required to analyze research related to English language learners and critically reflect on data presented. A 10-hour field experience is required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 508 - Advanced Diverse Learners Credits: (3) Students explore the purposes of the elementary school in today’s society. They investigate various philosophical stances used to design programs and select practices that will meet the needs of diverse learners. Students study the social contexts of schools and its impact on teaching and learning. Current issues and possible solutions are identified. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 509 - Education in a Multicultural Context Credits: (3) Examines the factors affecting the achievement of equal educational opportunities for all students, including those of race, ethnicity, class and gender. Emphasizes awareness and understanding of culturally diverse students, and develops skills to enhance their educational environments. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 510 - Org & Control Amer Ed Credits: (3) Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 511 - ESL Issues: Culture, Policy and Advocacy Credits: (3) Students will be introduced to the field of English as a second language. Students will research the cultural, social, legal, and political contexts of working with English language learners from both historical and critical perspectives. Students will use a social justice framework to investigate and compare how ELLs interact in academic environments. Requirements include a 10-hour participatory observation experience where students will investigate how ELLs and their families relate to the schools and communities in which they live. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 516 - Second Language Acquisition Research and Theory Credits: (3) Prerequisites: EDN 511 . Students investigate and research important aspects of first and second language acquisition. Topics include how first language acquisition can impact second language acquisition, current research in both fields, the progression of theoretical developments in the field of Second Language Acquisition and how these developments compare to those in the field of educational psychology. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 517 - Methods for Second Language Learners Credits: (3) Students will critically examine the instructional cycle used with English as a second language students. Topics include the design and implementation of instruction. The course includes a 30 hour field experience component. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 518 - English as a Second Language Assessment Credits: (3) In this course, students will explore issues related to the assessment of non-native speakers of English. Topics addressed include program evaluation, classroom assessment, issues related to standardized assessment, and language proficiency assessment. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 519 - Pedagogical Grammar for Teachers Credits: (3) Students will investigate concepts and theories connected to the structure and components of the English language. Students will learn how to analyze the grammar of the English language in order to design, implement and assess instruction. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 520 - Instructional Development Credits: (3) Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 521 - Leadership in Educational Institutions Credits: (3) Designed to develop knowledge and skill in (a) the identification and analysis of decision situations, alternatives, procedures for choice and design, and analysis of educational information systems; (b) planning techniques (including Quality Organization, results-management, strategic planning, systematic network planning, and objectives); and (c) principles of group process, motivation and interpersonal relations, the effects of leadership forms in mobilizing student, staff and community support for educational programs, and strategies for developing effective public relations programs. Activities will include lecture, discussion, case and situation analysis of school systems. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 522 - Educational Media Credits: (3) Designed to provide students with the theory and practical skills necessary for selecting, producing, and evaluating instructional materials. Students will learn to produce and use a variety of audio–visual materials including graphics, transparencies, slides, and videotapes. Instruction in operating and troubleshooting equipment also will be treated. The primary goal of this course is to develop confidence and competency in the media area. This course will include lectures and a workshop format. During the course students will produce media materials for an instructional unit. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 524 - Action Research for Elementary Educators Credits: (3) This course will prepare elementary teachers to conduct action research in their educational settings for the purpose of systemic improvement of teaching and learning. Students will learn how to become effective decision makers in the design, implementation, and evaluation of research in order to positively impact learning. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 525 - Tests, Measures, and Measurements in Education Credits: (3) Prerequisite: EDN 301 , EDN 520 , or approval of instructor. Designed to develop a conceptual framework for obtaining and interpreting data about behavioral and psychological traits of persons that may be needed for a variety of purposes. Particular attention will be given to developing understanding of validity of measures for the intended purposes and for assessing the trait that is intended to be measured. Students will learn to make judgments of validity of testing systems and to develop valid tests and testing systems. Mathematical and statistical tools will be studied for analyzing items, tests, and scores and students will practice their use. Students will learn to use computers for test development, and test administration, and to analyze records of performance on tests. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 527 - Research in Science Teaching and Learning Credits: (3) An introduction to the theoretical, methodological, and empirical foundations of research in science teaching and learning, emphasizing literacy in qualitative and quantitative investigation. Consideration is given to experimental, naturalistic, descriptive, interpretive, and case studies. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 528 - Secondary School Organization Credits: (3) Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 529 - Special Topics in Elementary Curriculum Credits: (3) Students examine the negotiated set of beliefs about what elementary students should know and be able to master. State and national mandates are explored through the examination of contemporary contexts that influence curriculum and shape the educational climate. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 531 - Study of Teaching in Early Childhood Education Credits: (3) Designed to improve teaching performance and to develop competencies in the critical analyses of teaching in the early grades, this course will include an in–depth study of teaching in the early grades by observation and participation using different interaction analysis formats for studying and analyzing teaching. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 532 - Comparative Studies in Early Childhood Education Credits: (3) Designed to provide information for comparing and contrasting preschools from an international perspective, this course will include an in–depth cross–cultural survey of early childhood education in selected countries. The history of philosophical thoughts, the political and socio–economic changes and research efforts from these selected countries of interest to American early childhood educators will be studied and discussed. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 533 - Early Childhood Education in Focus Credits: (3) Designed to develop the ability to look to current trends and issues in early childhood education. Objectively, this course will include critical analysis of present exemplary programs, practices, resources, and legislation related to early childhood education. The student will be involved in identifying unresolved issues in early childhood education and writing position papers about these issues. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 534 - Teaching Develop Reading Credits: (3) Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 535 - Diag/Tchg Read/Lang Arts Credits: (3) Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 536 - Teaching and Learning in the Content Areas Using Multiple Literacies Credits: (3) Examine the use of multiple literacies for teaching and learning context in K-12 classrooms and in the world outside of school. Explore a variety of methods to teach content in meaningful and engaging ways, building on students’ existing literacies and further develop literacies necessary for lifelong learning. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 537 - Linguistics for Teachers Credits: (3) A study of current American English and of the principles of analysis of spoken and written language; emphasis on understanding that nature and structure of the language that students bring into the classroom. Includes exploration of language-related educational issues such as bilingualism, dialects, and disorders. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 538 - Teaching Writing from a Writer’s Perspective Credits: (3) Experience the writing process from a personal and professional stance. Examine current methods of teaching and evaluating writing, including the influence of technology. Explore writing as a purposeful approach to learning and teaching. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 539 - Children’s Literature Credits: (3) Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 540 - Adolescent Literature Credits: (3) A comprehensive study of literature appropriate for the middle grades, its value in the school curriculum and its importance in fulfilling intellectual, emotional, and cultural needs of young people. Evaluation and bibliography are emphasized; classroom techniques and the use of related materials are covered. Projects related to instructional preparation and student activities are required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 541 - The Role of Literature in Learning and the Curriculum Credits: (3) Familiarize teachers with the wealth of children and adolescent literature available to students in preschool through high school. Theories and research-based strategies for using literature to inform and support diverse students’ language and literacy development are introduced and demonstrated through the extensive study of each genre. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 542 - The Teaching of Mathematics Credits: (3) Focus on materials and methods for teaching mathematics in grades K-9, with emphases on the logical, psychological, and sociological foundations of mathematics education. A survey of curricula appropriate at the K-9 level. Library research in current topics related to the teaching of mathematics. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 543 - The Teaching of Social Studies Credits: (3) Special emphasis is given to the various techniques and methods to be used in the teaching of social studies. Teaching strategies including simulation, inquiry and value clarification will be explored through research, observation, demonstration and, when applicable, field trips. Each student will prepare a major unit of study which will require both individual and group participation. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 544 - The Teaching of Science Credits: (3) To assure that science is taught from a theoretical and conceptual base, content will include studying theories and concepts related to science taught at various grade levels. Activities will include development of successful methods of teaching through the use of individual and group projects. Opportunities will be provided to field test methods proposed. Materials needed for a successful science program and sources from which these materials may be secured will be discussed. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 545 - Black Literature and Resources for Teachers Credits: (3) A survey of black literature, including the examination of materials published for classroom use in the public schools and the authors who have made contributions to this field. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 546 - Assessment in School Mathematics Credits: (3) A survey and application of contemporary methods of assessing school mathematics (K-8). Techniques of assessment and interpreting assessment results will be considered. A case study will be required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 547 - Integrating Language Arts and Reading: Classroom Practice Credits: (3) Designed to develop student ability to conceptualize and implement a classroom communication arts program. Analyzes patterns of learning and practices in teaching language arts processes and skills. Examines strategies for fostering language arts growth through integrated language activities. Field activity required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 548 - Inquiry–The Method of Science Credits: (3) The course assumes initial–level competency in the curriculum and methods of science. The course will focus on the conceptualization of and rationale for using the inquiry method of teaching science. Students will participate in activities taken from a variety of science curriculum programs for elementary through senior high school. The course also will provide students with an opportunity to acquire and practice the skills needed to utilize the inquiry method and to guide scientific investigations at K–12 levels. Methodology and types of activities appropriate to the student’s level of teaching will be selected. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 549 - Middle School Education Credits: (3) Study of educational programs for upper elementary education (junior high, middle school, intermediate school). Review of learning, physical, and social characteristics of “transescents” and historical and current approaches to their education. Comparison and contrast of curriculum, instruction, administrative and organizational features of exemplary and typical intermediate, middle and junior high schools. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 550 - Nature and Needs of Children with Exceptionalities Credits: (3) Designed to provide a comprehensive survey of the major categories of children with exceptionalities. Emphasis will be on characteristics, etiology, educational procedures, and psycho–social implications. Activities will include lecture, discussion, and practical applications of concepts and strategies. Designed for majors in general education programs. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.

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CMR 595 - Restorative Justice

CRW 501 - Research for Creative Writing

CRW 503 - Creative Writing Pedagogy: Theory and Practice

CRW 523 - Bookbuilding

CRW 524 - Literary Magazine Practicum

CRW 525 - Special Topics in Publishing

CRW 530 - Creative Writing Workshop

CRW 540 - Writers Week Symposium

CRW 542 - Poetry Writing Workshop

CRW 543 - Forms of Poetry

CRW 544 - Fiction Writing Workshop

CRW 545 - Forms of Creative Nonfiction

CRW 546 - Workshop in Writing the Novel I

CRW 547 - Forms of Fiction

CRW 548 - Workshop in Writing the Novel II

CRW 550 - Workshop in Creative Nonfiction

CRW 560 - Publishing Practicum

CRW 580 - Special Studies in Creative Writing

CRW 581 - Studies in International Writing and Translation

CRW 591 - Directed Independent Study

CRW 594 - Study Abroad

CRW 598 - Internship in Applied Creative Writing

CRW 599 - Thesis

CRM 500 - Social Research Methods

CRM 502 - Evaluation, Methods and Policy

CRM 503 - Sociological Theory

CRM 504 - Data Analysis

CRM 505 - Pro Seminar

CRM 506 - Qualitative Data Analysis

CRM 507 - Community-Based Participatory Research Methods

CRM 509 - Seminar: Teaching in Higher Education

CRM 510 - World Criminal Justice Systems

CRM 515 - Advanced Victimology

CRM 516 - Crime and Social Control

CRM 517 - Death Penalty

CRM 530 - Restorative Justice

CRM 535 - Sociology of Deviant Behavior

CRM 540 - Race, Class, Gender and Crime

CRM 549 - Sociology of Law

CRM 560 - Interpersonal Violence

CRM 561 - Seminar in Criminology

CRM 570 - Drug Problems and Crime

CRM 580 - Social Justice

CRM 585 - Communities and Crime

CRM 591 - Directed Independent Study

CRM 592 - Special Topics in Criminology and Public Sociology

CRM 598 - Internship

CRM 599 - Thesis

ECN 520 - Economic Analysis I

ECN 521 - Economic Analysis II

ECN 525 - Environmental Economics

ECN 526 - International Trade & Finance

ECN 528 - Regional Economics

ECN 530 - Natural Resource Economics

ECN 565 - Cur Issues In Business

ECN 591 - Directed Indiv Study

ECN 592 - Topics In Economics

EDN 500 - Human Development and Learning

EDN 501 - Language Development

EDN 502 - Schools and Society

EDN 504 - Seminar in International Education

EDN 505 - Reading Process

EDN 506 - Advanced Methods of Secondary Instruction

EDN 507 - ESL Topics for Non-ESL Teachers

EDN 508 - Advanced Diverse Learners

EDN 509 - Education in a Multicultural Context

EDN 510 - Org & Control Amer Ed

EDN 511 - ESL Issues: Culture, Policy and Advocacy

EDN 516 - Second Language Acquisition Research and Theory

EDN 517 - Methods for Second Language Learners

EDN 518 - English as a Second Language Assessment

EDN 519 - Pedagogical Grammar for Teachers

EDN 520 - Instructional Development

EDN 521 - Leadership in Educational Institutions

EDN 522 - Educational Media

EDN 524 - Action Research for Elementary Educators

EDN 525 - Tests, Measures, and Measurements in Education

EDN 527 - Research in Science Teaching and Learning

EDN 528 - Secondary School Organization