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Political Science
  

  • PLS 522 - Field Seminar in Coastal Management

    Credits: (3)
    Field seminar that uses an applied project to examine the political, economic, and socio-cultural challenges facing coastal managers. It also examines the role of science in the policy and management process. Students are expected to collect and analyze data, prepare a report, and present their findings.


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  • PLS 524 - Managing Coastal Hazards

    Credits: (3)
    Explores the natural and technological hazards that threaten coastal areas, the principles of coastal hazard mitigation and the development of policy dealing with the preparedness, response to and recovery from the events.


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  • PLS 525 - Managing Coastal Ecosystems

    Credits: (3)
    Examines programs, policies, and approaches to managing coastal ecosystems such as watershed management, ecosystem management, command and control approaches, and market-based approaches.


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  • PLS 526 - Sustainable Cities

    Credits: (3)
    The concept of sustainability in American cities is explored and analyzed. Focus is placed on the sustainable policies and programs used by cities and examined the factors that influence their use.


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  • PLS 527 - Planning Theory and Planning Law

    Credits: (3)
    Course reviews and provides an overview of this history of the major urban/regional planning theories in the U.S. and Europe. Emphasizes the legal framework and case law connected to local land use policies and regulations.


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  • PLS 528 - Local Government Administration

    Credits: (3)
    Examines the institutions, laws and policies that surround local government administration. It also examines contemporary issues and problems faced by town administrators from a variety of perspectives (.e.g., legal, economic, social, political, societal, etc.)


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  • PLS 530 - Management Practices in Nonprofit Organizations

    Credits: (3)
    Introduction to theoretical foundations, structures, and processes of nonprofit organizations; historical development and impact of social, political, legal and economic environment in which nonprofit organizations exist; and complexities of organizational governance shared by volunteer and professional staff decision makers.


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  • PLS 531 - Resource Development in Nonprofit Organizations

    Credits: (3)
    Introduction to various resources important to nonprofit organizations including financial support, volunteers, and community awareness, and to the wide ranges of organization activities utilized for acquisition and maintenance of these resources, such as grant writing and fundraising strategies.


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  • PLS 533 - Nonprofits, Society and Public Policy

    Credits: (3)

    This course explores the roles that nonprofit organizations play in the U.S. and the public policy issues confronting nonprofit organizations.  Drawing upon historical, political, economic and sociological perspectives this course provides an overview of the development of the nonprofit sector and the unique roles that the sector plays in American society.  We will also explore contemporary public policy developments that directly relate to nonprofit organizations, such as the continued privatization of public services; charitable choice legislation at the state and national level; the role of foundations in shaping public policy; nonprofit lobbying and activism; and questions of civic participation and civil society.  UNCW’s location in a small city in a largely rural, but rapidly growing region, provides a unique laboratory to undertake a unique research project that explores the role of the sector in our region and public policy issues confronting our rapidly developing sector.

     


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  • PLS 540 - Environmental Management

    Credits: (3)
    Examines selected policies and programs including both regulatory and non-regulatory approaches to environmental management in the United States.


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  • PLS 541 - Public Economics and Cost-Benefit Analysis

    Credits: (3)
    An applied policy analysis course covering basic economic concepts. The class will also provide an introduction to the techniques of cost-benefit analysis. Students complete an applied cost-benefit project and present results to a simulated audience.


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  • PLS 542 - Managing Inter-organizational Relations

    Credits: (3)
    Course provides an overview of the theory and practice of inter-organizational relations. Topics generally include inter-governmental relations, inter-governmental management, collaboration, networks, policy implementation and governance. Emphasis is placed on emerging trends from the new governance movement and the increased relationships between public, private, and nonprofit organizations in government service delivery.


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  • PLS 543 - Environmental Policy Analysis

    Credits: (3)
    Examines the fundamental factors that influence environmental policy in the United States. It also examines the different approaches to policy analysis and the techniques available to environmental policy analysis.


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  • PLS 544 - Resource Economics

    Credits: (3)
    Introduction to environmental and natural resource economics and policy. Emphasizes applied methods and results of use to practicing coastal managers. Topics include pollution regulation and pollution damage assessment, recreation and tourism impact analysis, public good valuation methods, the economics of land development and urban sprawl, and economic issues in forestry, wetlands and fisheries management.


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  • PLS 545 - Government Planning and Geographic Information Systems

    Credits: (3)
    Examines the use of government geographic information systems (GIS) in the context of land use planning and other applications in state and local government. Course provides an introduction to the theory and application of GIS, spatial data collection, relational databases, spatial analysis, and mapping.


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  • PLS 547 - Housing and Transportation Policy

    Credits: (3)
    The economics and politics of each of these policy areas is discussed and students complete projects that address both policy areas. The broad goal is to sharpen the skills of students in analyzing and suggesting solutions to community problems in the housing and transportation areas.


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  • PLS 561 - Comparative Public Administration

    Credits: (3)
    Examines public administration in many different countries with a particular emphasis on development administration, the government-administration interface, and the administrative issues of cooperation between two or more countries


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  • PLS 562 - International Environmental Policy

    Credits: (3)
    Examines major political issues related to national level and international environmental politics and policy-making. Emphasis is placed on democracy, political transition, levels of development, national cultural values, political institutions, and citizens as potential shapers of the nature and dynamics of environmental politics and vice versa as well as trans-boundary interactions and relations affecting the environment.


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  • PLS 591 - Directed Independent Study in Public Administration

    Credits: (1-6)
    Independent investigation of research problems or directed readings in a selected area of public administration.


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  • PLS 592 - Special Topics in Public Administration

    Credits: (3)
    Intensive study of selected topics in public administration. May be taken for credit three times, for a total of nine credit hours.


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  • PLS 594 - Practicum in Public Administration

    Credits: (3-6)
    The application of knowledge, concepts and analytical tools to contemporary issues that challenge public administrators. Individuals select special projects to pursue in local public and nonprofit organizations and conduct research under the guidance of a faculty member. Graded as satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S or U).


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  • PLS 595 - Capstone Seminar in Public Administration

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisites: PLS 500 , PLS 501 , and PLS 505 . Synthesizing experience at end of program where key concepts from the curriculum are integrated and applied to contemporary issues in public administration. Public administration as a profession and career opportunities for graduate students are discussed. Student completes an applied research project that integrates materials from the curriculum and the internship or practicum.


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  • PLS 598 - Intership in Public Administration

    Credits: (3-6)
    Participation in a field experience, including a journal and written report critically describing the student’s responsibilities and experiences, focusing on linkages between the theory learned in coursework and the practice of public administration. Field experience will result from a supervised internship in a cooperating public or nonprofit organization. This course is graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S or U).


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  • PLS 599 - Thesis in Public Administration

    Credits: (1-6)
    Prerequisites: at least 30 hours toward completion of the master’s degree and permission of the MPA coordinator. Intensive study of a topic selected by the student and approved by a thesis committee. Includes definition of problem, review of related literature, application of appropriate methodology, and interpretation of results and conclusions. Oral presentation and defense of thesis are required.


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Project Management
  

  • OPS 572 - Project Management

    Credits: (2-3)
    This course introduces the problems of managing a project with the purpose of achieving a specific objective. There will be an in-depth coverage of the operational and conceptual issues faced by modern project managers in all organizational settings. Students will learn techniques, terms and guidelines that are used to manage costs, schedules, risk, group dynamics and technical aspects throughout the life cycle of the project. Special emphasis will be on the use of current P.M. software.


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  • OPS 577 - Global Operations Management

    Credits: (2-3)
    (IMB 577)  This class examines contemporary issues related to managing operations in a global context. The focus will be on key issues within operations which are of relevance in a firm’s ability to remain competitive in a global economy. The development, implementation and evaluation of effective strategies and tactics for managing operations are key drivers of an organization’s success. Topics: outsourcing and offshoring, managing international projects, designing and managing global supply chains, managing inventory and global logistics, and acquisition management.
     


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Psychology
  

  • PSY 510 - Cognitive Psychology

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisite: Admission to the psychology graduate program or permission of instructor. Examination and evaluation of research theories and methods addressing cognitive processes such as memory, thinking, attention, and problem solving.


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  • PSY 515 - Small-n Research Design

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. An investigation of the strategies and tactics of small-n (single-subject) experimental design and its role in behavior analysis. Topics include the conceptual basis and logic of the design, experimental control and internal validity (e.g., treatment of behavioral variability), data analysis, and interpretation of results.


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  • PSY 516 - Adult Development and Life Transitions

    Credits: (3)
    (416)   Explores the major normative and nonnormative changes which take place during adulthood. Operating from a lifespan perspective, topics include an examination of how adults initiate, understand, cope with and resolve life transitions (e.g. parenting, loss, illness, career change, relationship change).


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  • PSY 517 - Learning and Behavior Analysis

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisite: Admission to the psychology graduate program or permission of instructor. Advanced topics in animal and human learning and the analysis of behavior, including theories, research methods, and experimental findings.


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  • PSY 518 - Applied Behavior Analysis

    Credits: (3)

    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. An examination of the methodological, empirical, and conceptual issues involved in the extension of behavior-analytic principles to applied settings. Topics include a review of basic principles in behavior analysis, issues of behavioral measurement, functional analysis of behavior, design and implementation of contingency management programs and evaluation of behavioral programs.

     


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  • PSY 519 - Conceptual Issues in Behavioral Analysis

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. An investigation of the theoretical foundations of behavior analysis and conceptual issues associated with its application. Topics include the definitions of stimulus and response, distinctions between operant and respondent behavior, radical behaviorism and the nature of private events, and the extension of behavioral-analytic principles to a wide variety of domains.


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  • PSY 520 - Developmental Psychology

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisite: Open only to psychology graduate students or by permission of instructor. Child psychology is a scientific field devoted to understanding normative human development and individual differences from conception through adolescence. This course examines and evaluates research and theories concerning social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.


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  • PSY 522 - Advanced Topics in Behavior Analysis

    Credits: (1)
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Methodological, empirical, and applied topics in behavior analysis. Emphasis is on the primary literature in methodological, experimental, and applied aspects of behavior analysis and on the acquisition and influence of students’ presentation and discussion skills. May be repeated for credit.


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  • PSY 524 - The Psychology of Aging

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisite: Course in aging or gerontology or permission of instructor. Advanced topics on the effects of aging on a variety of psychological processes including attention, memory, complex cognition, personality, mental health, and social support. May be taken for elective credit in the MALS program.


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  • PSY 525 - Psychological Assessment I

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisite: Admission into the substance abuse treatment psychology concentration and permission of instructor. Role, administration, and responsible uses of psychological testing. Topics include administration and interpretation of basic vocational, aptitude, intelligence, and personality tests and interpretation of assessment reports prepared by others.


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  • PSY 526 - Psychological Assessment II

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisite: PSY 525   Topics include objective personality assessment, objective psychopathology assessment, behavioral and physiological assessment, projective testing, substance abuse assessment, and report writing. Course will include instruction and rehearsal in test administration and interpretation. A grade of “B” or better must be earned for subsequent registration in PSY 594 .


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  • PSY 545 - Chemical Dependency

    Credits: (3)
    (445)   Prerequisite: Course in drugs and behavior or permission of instructor. Topics include basic psychopharmacology, theory, method, and research in the study of substance abuse and advanced consideration of causes, consequences and treatments of the major addictive disorders.


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  • PSY 547 - Advanced Psychopathology

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisite: Course in psychopathology and permission of instructor. Etiology, assessment, and treatment of the major psychological disorders. Emphasis is on appropriate use of diagnostic systems and on ethical and legal issues in diagnosis.


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  • PSY 549 - Basic Interviewing Skills in the Treatment of Substance Abuse

    Credits: (2)
    Prerequisite: Admission into the substance abuse treatment psychology concentration or permission of instructor. Introduction to therapeutic interviewing and active listening skills that will facilitate behavior change in substance abusing clients. Format includes lecture, readings, and experiential exercises. A grade of “B” or better must be earned for subsequent registration in PSY 550 .


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  • PSY 550 - Advanced Psychotherapy

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisite: Admission into the substance abuse treatment psychology concentration, PSY 547 , an undergraduate course in theories of psychotherapy or counseling, and permission of the instructor. Advanced study of major theories of psychotherapy, psychotherapy research, and psychotherapy skills. Practical interviewing and intervention skills are emphasized. Format includes lecture, independent reading, and experiential exercises.


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  • PSY 551 - Intervention Strategies in Alcohol and Drug Problems

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisite: PSY 545 , PSY 550 , and permission of instructor. Review of multidisciplinary theory and practice in treatment of alcohol and drug dependent clients. Topics include nondirective approaches, cognitive/behavioral approaches, 12-step approaches, family therapy, and group process. Format includes lecture and experiential exercises.


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  • PSY 552 - Cultural, Ethical, and Legal Issues in Mental Health

    Credits: (3)
    (452)   Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Cultural, ethical and legal issues involved in psychological testing, research, and treatment. Topics include cultural competence, confidentiality, conflicts between ethics, law, and policy, the North Carolina Psychology Practice Act, and review of ethical principles in psychology and applied behavior analysis.


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  • PSY 555 - Psychological Research Methods I

    Credits: (4)
    Prerequisite: Course in research methods in psychology and permission of instructor. Advanced study of research design and statistical analysis applicable to research in psychology. Topics, taught from an advanced perspective, include analysis of variance, correlational and nonparametric techniques.


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  • PSY 556 - Advanced Physiological Psychology

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisite: Open only to psychology graduate students or by permission of instructor. Advanced topics in the anatomical and physiological study of the nervous system and behavior. Topics include brain-behavior relationships, neuropathologies, advantages and disadvantages of different techniques in neuroscience, and brain mechanisms of reward and drug addiction.


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  • PSY 565 - Personality and Social Psychology

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisite: Open only to psychology graduate students or by permission of instructor. Current research trends in social and personality psychology. Emphasis is on the relation of personality and situational factors in determining behavior.


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  • PSY 579 - Advanced Research Practicum

    Credits: (1)
    Students may participate in a variety of different research projects. Ongoing research opportunities include practica in cognitive development, behavioral pharmacology, neuropharmacology, animal behavior, social psychology, clinical issues, behavioral medicine and others.


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  • PSY 580 - Advanced Research Practicum

    Credits: (1)
    Students may participate in a variety of different research projects. Ongoing research opportunities include practica in cognitive development, behavioral pharmacology, neuropharmacology, animal behavior, social psychology, clinical issues, behavioral medicine and others.


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  • PSY 589 - Psychological Research Methods II

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisite: PSY 555 . Overview of the various research strategies and designs used in psychology. Application and extension of methods learned in Psychological Research Methods I to contemporary research problems in psychology.


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  • PSY 592 - Special Topics in Psychology

    Credits: (1-3)
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Study of topics or issues not covered in existing classes. Elective course that may be repeated for credit.


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  • PSY 594 - Clinical Psychotherapy Practicum

    Credits: (2)
    Prerequisite: Completion of all relevant clinical coursework and consent of instructor. Practical experience at local agencies, supervision and seminar on campus. Application of ethical principles and development of clinical skills such as interviewing, assessment, and for ABAP students, behavior analytic skills including functional assessment, contingency management and behavioral programming.


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  • PSY 595 - Seminar

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Advanced topics in psychology. Examples of seminars offered include: Advanced Topics in Substance Abuse, Animal Behavior, Behavioral Neuroscience, Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Medicine, Chemical Dependency, Clinical Neuropsychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Dual Diagnosis, Family Therapy, Psychological Aspects of HIV Infection, Psychopharmacology, Psychotherapy, Rehabilitation Psychology, Sensation and Perception, Social and Community Psychology, Statistics and Computer Applications, and Women and Alcohol. May be repeated for additional credit.


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  • PSY 596 - Clinical Psychology Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis

    Credits: (2)
    Prerequisites: Completion of all relevant clinical and behavior analysis coursework and consent of instructor. Practical experience at local agencies, supervision and seminar on campus. Application of ethical principles and development of clinical applied behavior analysis skills such as interviewing, functional assessment, contingency management and behavioral programming.


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  • PSY 597 - Internship in Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis

    Credits: (1-3)
    Prerequisites: Completion of all relevant clinical and behavior analysis coursework and consent of instructor. One thousand hours of supervised practice in an applied setting where psychology and applied behavior analysis are practiced and supervised.


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  • PSY 598 - Internship

    Credits: (1-3)
    Prerequisite: PSY 525 , PSY 547 , PSY 551 , PSY 552 , PSY 594  with a grade of “B” or better, and permission of instructor. One thousand hours of supervised practice in the application of psychological assessment, applied behavioral analysis, or psychotherapy skills. Trainees work in an applied setting where substance abuse treatment or applied behavior analysis is offered with regular consultation with a supervisor.


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  • PSY 599 - Thesis in Psychology

    Credits: (1-6)
    Prerequisite: PSY 580 . Intensive study of topic selected by student and approved by thesis committee. Includes definition of problem, review of related literature, application of appropriate methodology, and interpretation of results and conclusions. Oral presentation and defense of thesis required.


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Science
  

  • SCI 501 - Concepts in Natural Science I

    Credits: (1)
    An interdisciplinary survey of major science concepts examined in an inquiry format. Emphasis on laboratory based exploration and application of interrelated biology, chemistry, earth sciences, and physical topics. Two lecture and three laboratory hours each week.


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  • SCI 502 - Concepts in Natural Science II

    Credits: (3)
    A continuation of SCI 501 . An interdisciplinary survey of major science concepts examined in an inquiry format. Emphasis on laboratory-based exploration and application of interrelated biology, chemistry, earth sciences and physics topics. Two lecture and three laboratory hours each week.


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  • SCI 511 - Advanced General Biology

    Credits: (3)
    This course will present a comprehensive overview of fundamental biological concepts, with particular emphasis on those that are identified as competency goals in the NC Standard Course of Study. The course will follow an inquiry-based approach, and use discussion and interpretation of scientific studies to demonstrate the acquisition of scientific knowledge. It is appropriate for science education graduate students with degrees outside of the discipline.


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  • SCI 512 - Advanced General Chemistry

    Credits: (3)
    This course presents a comprehensive overview of fundamental chemistry concepts, with particular emphasis on those that are identified as competency goals in the NC Standard Course of Study. The course will follow an inquiry-based approach, and demonstrate the acquisition of scientific knowledge through the interpretation of experimental data. It is designed for and appropriate to science or education graduate students whose degrees are outside the discipline.


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  • SCI 514 - Earth Science: Topics and Applications

    Credits: (3)
    The structure, composition, and processes that are active within and at the surface of the Earth including interactions of the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Content knowledge is emphasized as the basis of discussions of issues involving energy, pollution, geohazards, and other societal issues.


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  • SCI 516 - Advanced General Physics

    Credits: (3)
    This course presents a comprehensive overview of fundamental physics concepts, with particular emphasis on those that are identified as competency goals in the NC Standard Course of Study. The course will follow an inquiry based approach, and demonstrate the acquisition of scientific knowledge through the interpretation of experimental data. It is designed for and appropriate to science or eduction graduate students whose degrees are outside the discipline.


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  • SCI 519 - Advanced Laboratory in Earth and Environmental Science

    Credits: (2)
    This course will present a field-oriented approach to various natural resource issues/concepts with emphasis on those identified as competency goals in the NC Standard Course of Study. The course will follow a practical, inquiry-based approach to present and to assess examples of human uses/effects on local natural resources and their relevance to larger areas. Designed for science or education students with degrees outside the discipline.


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  • SCI 520 - Advanced Introduction to Environmental Studies

    Credits: (3)
    This course will present a comprehensive overview of environmental studies concepts with particular emphasis on those identified as competency goals in the NC Standard Course of Study. The course will follow an inquiry-based approach to demonstrate interrelationships between scientific and non-scientific areas of knowledge that affect our daily lives and the entire planet. Designed for science or education graduate students with degrees outside the discipline.


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Science Lab
  

Secondary Education
  

  • SEC 500 - Field Experience in Secondary Schools

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisite: SEC 528  Corequisites: SEC 503 , SEC 504 , SEC 505  or SEC 506 . Designed to provide supervised and on-site field experiences in public school classrooms in support of the secondary methods courses. Focus on observation, teaching, reflection and pedagogically appropriate practice with secondary students. Emphasis on integration in order to promote theory into practice.


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  • SEC 503 - Advanced Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary English

    Credits: (3)
    Corequisites: SEC 500  and SEC 528 . Focus on the connections between theory and practice in teaching English with emphasis on the role of inquiry in informing instruction. Opportunities to design and implement lessons in English using a variety of instructional strategies that meet curriculum objectives, as well as address the needs of diverse learners. Reflection and self analysis are emphasized throughout the course.


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  • SEC 504 - Advanced Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary Mathematics

    Credits: (3)
    Corequisites: SEC 500  and SEC 528 . Focus on the connections between theory and practice in teaching mathematics with emphasis on the role of inquiry in informing instruction. Opportunities to design and implement lessons in mathematics using a variety of instructional strategies that meet curriculum objectives, as well as address the needs of diverse learners. Reflection and self analysis are emphasized throughout the course.


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  • SEC 505 - Advanced Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary Social Studies

    Credits: (3)
    Corequisites: SEC 500  and SEC 528 . Focus on the connections between theory and practice in teaching social studies with emphasis on the role of inquiry in informing instruction. Opportunities to design and implement lessons in social studies using a variety of instructional strategies that meet curriculum objectives, as well as address the needs ofdiverse learners. Reflection and self analysis are emphasized throughout the course.


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  • SEC 506 - Advanced Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary Science

    Credits: (3)
    Corequisites: SEC 500  and SEC 528 . Focus on the connections between theory and practice in teaching secondary science with emphasis on the role of inquiry in informing instruction. Opportunities to design and implement lessons in science using a variety of instructional strategies that meet curriculum objectives, as well as address the needs of diverse learners. Reflection and self analysis are emphasized throughout the course.


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  • SEC 507 - Advanced Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary Spanish

    Credits: (3)
    Focus on the connections between theory and practice in teaching Spanish with emphasis on the role of inquiry in informing instruction. Opportunities to design and implement lessons in Spanish using a variety of instructional strategies that meet curriculum objectives, as well as address the needs of diverse learners. Reflection and self analysis are emphasized throughout the course.


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  • SEC 509 - Internship in Secondary Schools

    Credits: (6)
    Corequisite: LIC 521 . Full-time practicum experience within the area of specialization. Students will engage in a variety of supervised instructional activities, assuming an increasing amount of resonsibility for all phases of classroom instruction.


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  • SEC 510 - Diverse Learners and Special Needs

    Credits: (3)
    This course will focus on teaching diverse learners in the high school classroom. Characteristics of students with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, and students at risk for school failure will be addressed. Instructional practices and classroom management strategies that support the learning of all students in general education classes will be explored. Students will also read and synthesize the research in best practices for teaching diverse learners.


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  • SEC 511 - ESL Concepts for Secondary Teachers

    Credits: (3)
    Introduces secondary pre-service teachers to the field of English as a second language, including issuess of cross-cultural communication, ESL methodology, assessment and curriculum adaptation. Focuses on helping secondary educators meet the needs of immigrant language learners, those with limited formal schooling, and long-term English language learners in individual content areas (mathematics, social studies, sciences, etc.). A 10-hour field experience is required.


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  • SEC 520 - Instructional Design, Technology, and Leadership

    Credits: (3)
    Designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required for designing and evaluating effective instruction. Topics include: types of learning, learning hierarchies, task analysis, educational goals and objective formulation, assessing learner entry skills and evaluation. Course emphasizes the effective integration of technology in teaching and learning together with the development of teacher leaders.


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  • SEC 521 - Seminar on Teaching, Learning, and Leadership

    Credits: (3)
    Development of instructional skills required for successful teaching and skills needed for effective classroom management. Emphasis on reflective growth and leadership development. Designed as a culmination of professional study and initiation into the teaching profession.


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  • SEC 528 - Secondary School Organization

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisite: SEC 500 . Corequisites: SEC 503 , SEC 504 , SEC 505  or SEC 506 . Examination of the organizational structure of high schools with the primary focus on developing the knowledge and skills needed to be effective teacher leaders. Changes in curriculum and instruction, and the role of school leadership are discussed. Exemplary models of high school reform, as well as current issues at the secondary level, are examined.


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Social Work
  

  • SWK 500 - Clinical Practice I: Collaborative Strengths-Based Relationships in Social Work Practice

    Credits: (3)
    Corequisite: SWKL 500 . Establishing collaborative solution-focused relationships that respect diversity and uniqueness when working with individuals, groups, families and communities while building upon strengths and resiliency. The lab for this course is SWKL 500 .


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  • SWK 501 - Clinical Practice II: Solution-Focused Social Work Practice with Couples, Families, Groups and Communities

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisite: SWK 500 . Corequisite: SWKL 501 . Strengths-based and solution-focused practice at all levels of generalist social work collaboration with individuals, couples, families, groups, agencies, and communities. Crisis, trauma, loss, case management and assessment will be covered. The lab for this course is SWKL 501 .


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  • SWK 502 - Clinical Practice III: Cognitive-Behavioral and Motivational Social Work Practice

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisites: SWK 500 , SWK 501 . This course will provide an overview of the principles and practice skills of cognitive-behavioral and motivational interviewing methods, including assessment and interventions useful with individuals, families, and groups in diverse practice settings. The lab for this course is SWKL 502 .  


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  • SWK 503 - Clinical Practice IV: Integrated Motivational, Cognitive, and Solution-Focused Practice

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisites: SWK 500 , SWK 501 , SWK 502 . Corequisite: SWKL 503 . Strengths-based integration of the motivational, cognitive, and solution-focused models for advanced practice with individuals, couples, families and groups. The lab for this course is SWKL 503 .


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  • SWK 504 - Behavioral Approach to Social Work Practice

    Credits: (2)
    The theory and application of the behavioral model in social work that will assist in establishing a historical perspective to the cognitive-behavior model.


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  • SWK 506 - Research in Clinical Practice I: Evaluating Social Work Practice

    Credits: (3)
    Elements of clinical research in social work including design, ethical issues, and understanding findings.


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  • SWK 509 - Pre-Field Graduate Seminar

    Credits: (2)
    Establishing field placement, learning in the field setting, use of supervision and general preparation for field practicum. Leadership lecture series is an ongoing component of graduate seminar in each semester.


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  • SWK 510 - Field Instruction and Graduate Seminar I

    Credits: (5)
    Prerequisite: SWK 509 . 300 hour placement in clinical social work position with supervision. Seminar focus on application of professional knowledge and clinical technique.


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  • SWK 511 - Field Instruction and Graduate Seminar II

    Credits: (5)
    Prerequisites: SWK 509 , SWK 510 . 300 hour placement in clinical social work position with supervision. Seminar focus on application of professional knowledge and clinical technique.


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  • SWK 513 - The Idea of Social Work: History, Philosophy and Theory of Social Work Practice

    Credits: (3)
    The historical and intellectual background of current practice theories and the organizational context of social work practice.


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  • SWK 514 - Social Policy and Service Organizations

    Credits: (2)
    Analysis of social policy issues related to the social, community and organizational context of social work services.


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  • SWK 516 - Ethical Principles in Social Work Practice

    Credits: (1)
    The philosophical basis of professional ethics with specific consideration of the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.


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  • SWK 520 - Life Transitions and Human Development in the Social Environment

    Credits: (3)
    Understanding the life course from perspectives that combine social, biological and psychological knowledge.


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  • SWK 521 - Mental Health and Psychopathology: Assessment and Differential Diagnostics

    Credits: (3)
    Utilization of the DSM IV in making differential diagnosis and mental status assessments. Basic psychotropic medications introduced.


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  • SWK 522 - Social Diversity and Social Work Practice

    Credits: (3)
    Implications of social diversity, including values, lifestyles, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, culture, spirituality, and sexual orientation in the social work relationship.


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  • SWK 523 - Organizational Context of Clinical Social Work Practice: Management, Financing, Marketing and Policy

    Credits: (3)
    Social work service delivery and finance in public and private organizations, including grant development.


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