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– Course Descriptions

 

Gerontology
  

  • GRN 591 - Directed Independent Study

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Three hours of graduate work with content in human aging. May be repeated for credit with consent of program director. May be taken for elective credit in the MALS program .

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
  

  • GRN 595 - Special Topic Seminar in Gerontology

    Credits: 3
    Discussion of special topic related to gerontology. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours credit. May be taken for elective credit in the MALS program .

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 12 credit hours


    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
  

  • GRN 597 - Master’s Project Proposal Development

    Credits: 3
    The seminar is intended to cover the research process required to complete the gerontology program final project and prepare an individual for publishing final project results.  The course will cover the general purpose, content, and function of proposal writing, reviewing specifically the requirements of UNCW’s Gerontology Program .

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • GRN 598 - Final Project in Gerontology

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: GRN 501  / SOC 501 , GRN 503 , PSY 524 , GRN 523 , GRN 540 , GRN 590  and permission of the GRN coordinator. Focused study of issue in gerontology of importance to professionals from the worlds of business, government, not-profit agencies and/or research. Synthesizes interdisciplinary curriculum with student’s interest and practical experience.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


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  • GRN 600 - Continuous Enrollment in Gerontology

    Credits: 0

     

    This course is intended for degree or certificate seeking graduate students who have completed all course work required for their program, but have not finished exit requirement (comprehensive exam, oral and written exam, defense, etc.). Students may register for this course up to 3 times, beyond that, students should complete a form to request permission to extend continuous enrollment. A continuous enrollment form, which is located on the Graduate School website, must be completed to register for this course.

    Repeat Policy:
    May be repeated up to two times


    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.

Graduate Teaching Assistant
  
  

  • GTA 501 - Graduate Teaching Assistant Workshop

    Credits: 2
    Permission of instructor required. An introduction to the responsibilities of serving as a graduate teaching assistant or a teaching fellow. Topics for discussion include time management, student behavior, legal responsibilities, techniques of effective teaching, evaluation and use of technology in the classroom. To be graded with a “S” or “U.”

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.

Graduation Continuation
  

History
  

  • HST 500 - Historiography and Methodology

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to problems of historical research through examination of major historical works and current techniques of research, evaluation of sources, development of bibliography, and quantitative historical methods including the role of the computer in historical research. This course is open only to graduate students.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
  

  • HST 508 - Historical Archaeology

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite for history graduate students: HST 500 . Historical archaeology is the integrated study of recent peoples using archaeological and historical research methods. This class will focus on the peoples of North America, roughly from the 15th through the 19th centuries. May not be applied toward fulfillment of graduate seminar requirement.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • HST 518 - Seminar: U.S. Social History

    Credits: 3
    Intensive study of selected topics in U.S. social history. Examples of topics: African–Americans, immigrants, social movements, education, work and leisure, sexuality. May be repeated under a different subtitle. May not be applied toward fulfillment of graduate seminar requirement.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


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  • HST 520 - U.S. Colloquium

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: HST 500 . Readings and discussion of bibliographies, interpretations, and research trends on a theme offered in American history. This course is open only to graduate students. May be repeated one time for credit.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


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  • HST 522 - U.S. Seminar

    Credits: 3
    Research in the bibliography of specialized topics and use of primary sources to write an original research paper on an aspect of American history. This course is open only to graduate students. May be repeated under a different subtitle.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
  

  • HST 524 - Major Interpretations in American History

    Credits: 3
    A historiographic survey of influential interpretations of American history as they relate to specific topics and periods. This course is open only to graduate students.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • HST 525 - Seminar: U.S. Economic History

    Credits: 3
    (442)  Intensive study of significant themes or events in U.S. economic history from the colonial period to the present. Examples of topics: economy of Colonial America, 19th–century labor movements, economy of the Ante-bellum South, agricultural history. May be repeated under a different subtitle. May not be applied toward fulfillment of graduate seminar requirement.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


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  • HST 526 - Seminar: U.S. Political History

    Credits: 3
    (444)  Intensive study of selected facets of political theory, behavior, movements, and institutions, and how political power has been used to influence the development of society. Examples of topics: New Deal politics, third–party movements, U.S. Constitution. May be repeated under a different subtitle. May not be applied toward fulfillment of graduate seminar requirement.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


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  • HST 527 - Seminar: U.S. Diplomatic History

    Credits: 3
    (446)  Intensive examination of fundamental principles, assumptions, and objectives in the conduct of U.S. foreign policy, and of how Americans have viewed their place in the international order at various moments in their history. Examples of topics: the diplomacy of World War II, the Cold War, arms control and disarmament. May be repeated under a different subtitle. May not be applied toward fulfillment of graduate seminar requirement.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


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  • HST 528 - Seminar: U.S. National Security History

    Credits: 3
    (448)  Intensive examination of major themes and events in the evolution of U.S. national security and defense policy, the uses of national power, and the role of military affairs from the colonial period to the present. Examples of topics: the Vietnam War, the use of air power, U.S. imperialism. May be repeated under a different subtitle. May not be applied toward fulfillment of graduate seminar requirement.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


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  • HST 529 - Seminar: U.S. Intellectual History

    Credits: 3
    (450)  Intensive examination of the role of ideas in American history. Examples of topics: radicalism, the Enlightenment, myth in American history, and ideas about democracy, ethnicity, equality, religion, gender. May be repeated under a different subtitle. May not be applied toward fulfillment of graduate seminar requirement.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


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  • HST 531 - Seminar: U.S. Regional History

    Credits: 3
    (454)  Intensive examination of the economic, social, and political history of a specific region of the United States. May be repeated under a different subtitle. May not be applied toward fulfillment of graduate seminar requirement.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


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  • HST 533 - Seminar: U.S. Environmental History

    Credits: 3
    (456)  Prerequisite: HST 201  -202  , 290  or consent of the instructor. Intensive study of selected topics in U.S. environmental history. Examples of topics: nature and culture, the cult of the wilderness, conservation and preservation, resources and regions, gender and nature, the environmental movement. May be repeated under a different subtitle. May not be applied toward fulfillment of graduate seminar requirement.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
  

  • HST 540 - European Colloquium

    Credits: 3
    Readings and discussion of major research trends and schools of interpretation in selected themes in European history. This course is open only to graduate students. May be repeated one time for credit.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
  

  • HST 542 - European Seminar

    Credits: 3
    Research in the bibliography of specialized topics and use of primary sources to write an original research paper on an aspect of European history. This course is open only to graduate students. May be repeated under a different subtitle.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
  

  • HST 548 - Seminar: Medieval Europe

    Credits: 3
    (408)  Research-oriented exploration of major themes and issues in history of Medieval Europe (500-1500). May not be applied toward fulfillment of graduate seminar requirement. May be repeated under a different subtitle.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 99 credit hours


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  • HST 552 - Seminar: Renissance and Reformation Europe

    Credits: 3
    (412)  Research-oriented exploration of major themes and issues in the history of Renaissance and Reformation Europe (1350-1618). May not be applied toward fulfillment of graduate seminar requirement. May be repeated under a different subtitle.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 99 credit hours


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  • HST 554 - Seminar: Early Modern Europe

    Credits: 3
    (414)  Research-oriented exploration of major themes and issues in the history of Early Modern Europe (1618-1789). May not be applied toward fulfillment of graduate seminar requirement. May be repeated under a different subtitle.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 99 credit hours


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  • HST 556 - Seminar: Nineteenth-Century Europe

    Credits: 3
    (416)  Research-oriented exploration of major themes and issues in the history of Europe from the French Revolution to the First World War. May not be applied toward fulfillment of graduate seminar requirement. May be repeated under a different subtitle.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 99 credit hours


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  • HST 558 - Seminar: Twentieth-Century Europe

    Credits: 3
    (418)  Research-oriented exploration of major themes and issues in the history of Europe since 1914. May not be applied toward fulfillment of graduate seminar requirement. May be repeated under a different subtitle.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 99 credit hours


    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
  

  • HST 560 - Global Colloquium

    Credits: 3
    Readings and discussion of bibliographies, interpretations, and research trends on a theme or period in global history. This course is open only to graduate students. May be repeated up to four times for credit.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 12 credit hours


    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
  

  • HST 562 - Global Seminar

    Credits: 3
    Research in the bibliography of specialized topics and use of primary sources to write an original research paper on an aspect of global history. This course is open only to graduate students. May be repeated under a different subtitle.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
  

  • HST 564 - Modernization and Revolution in the Non-Western World

    Credits: 3
    Examination of industrialization, imperialism, nationalism, and other forces that have revolutionized traditional society in the non–Western world. This course is open only to graduate students.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
  

  • HST 570 - Public History Colloquium

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite or co-requisite HST 500 . Readings and discussions of bibliographies, interpretations, and research trends related to the use of history in the public sphere.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • HST 571 - Care and Management of Historical Collections

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite or co-requisite: HST 500  or PLS 500  and permission of instructor. Introduction to the theory and practice of historical collections in museums worldwide. Topics include collections in cultural and historical context, policy development, documentation, registration, conservation, and storage.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
  

  • HST 572 - Education and Interpretation at Museums and Historic Sites

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite or co-requisite: HST 500 . Overview of learning at museums and historic sites in international context. Topics include the social role of the museum, learning styles, community collaboration, visitor evaluation, program planning, and the history of visitors’ roles in the museum. Emphasis is on the historian’s role in facilitating public dialogue on historical topics.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • HST 573 - Seminar: Public History

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite or co-requisite HST 500 . Intensive study of selected topics in U.S., European or Global history, culminating in a research paper. The research will also be disseminated to the general public through community presentations and/or digital media. May be repeated under a different subtitle.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 9 credit hours


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  • HST 574 - Museum Exhibition

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite or co-requisite: HST 500 . Introduction to the theory, research, development, design, fabrication and installation of historical exhibits in museums. Students will create and install an exhibition using a professional exhibit development process.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • HST 575 - Administration of Museums and Historic Sites

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite or co-requisite: HST 500  or PLS 500  and permission of instructor. Overview of issues in museum management, including long-range planning, museum governance, funding for non-profits, and administration of historical resources.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • HST 577 - Historic Preservation in the U.S.

    Credits: 3
    (477)  This applied research class provides an overview of the history, theory, and practices of historic preservation. It addresses the history of the built American environment and how scholars analyze buildings and landscapes as historical evidence. Students visit historic structures and conduct both fieldwork and archival research.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • HST 578 - Seminar: Interpreting Material Culture

    Credits: 3
    (HST 478 ) Prerequisite or co-requisite: HST 500 . Research-oriented exploration of the theory, practice, and historiography of using material objects as sources for the study of society and culture.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • HST 579 - Practicum in Public History

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisite: HST 500  and permission of the instructor. Intensive supervised experience with credentialed professional in public history or technical field, combined with directed reading in literature of that field, under the direction of a member of the faculty. Final products must meet accepted standards of historical scholarship and professional practice as defined by faculty and supervising professional. May be repeated for credit.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


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  • HST 580 - Topics in Public History

    Credits: 3
    (480)  Intensive study of selected themes in public history. Examples of topics: history and memory, interpretation of landscape, interpretation of material culture, and business history. May be repeated under a different subtitle.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • HST 581 - Topics in African History

    Credits: 3
    (481)  Intensive study of a selected theme in African history. Examples of topics: slavery, the slave trade and its abolition, pre–colonial Africa, colonial and post–colonial Africa, oral history in Africa. May be repeated under a different subtitle.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


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  • HST 583 - Topics in Middle Eastern History

    Credits: 3
    (483)  Intensive study of a selected theme in Middle Eastern history. Examples of topics: early Islamic conquests, the Ottoman Empire, the Arab–Israeli conflict. May be repeated under a different subtitle.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
  

  • HST 585 - Topics in Latin American History

    Credits: 3
    (485)  Intensive study of a selected theme in Latin American history. Examples of topics: pre–Columbian civilizations. May be repeated under a different subtitle.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


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  • HST 586 - Topics in the History of Science and Technology

    Credits: 3
    (496)  Intensive study of a selected theme in the History of Science and Technology. Examples of topics include: “Positivism,” “The Scientific Revolution,” “Occult Studies and the Renaissance,” “The Industrial Revolution.” May be repeated under a different subtitle.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • HST 587 - Topics in Global History

    Credits: 3
    (487)  Intensive study of a selected theme in global history. Examples of topics: colonialism, imperialism, industrialization, slavery, revolutionary movements. May be repeated under a different subtitle.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


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  • HST 590 - Comparative Historical Studies

    Credits: 3
    Comparison of developments in different eras or places in order to determine unique or common historical themes. This course is open only to graduate students. May be repeated one time for credit.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


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  • HST 591 - Directed Independent Study

    Credits: 1-6
    May take up to six credit hours; see the graduate history coordinator for details.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


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  • HST 593 - Problems in History

    Credits: 3
    Investigation of selected problems in European, American, and non-Western history through discussions, development of bibliographies, or research papers. This course is open only to graduate students. May be repeated one time for credit.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


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  • HST 594 - Capstone Project in Public History

    Credits: 3
    Independent, public history project based on primary and secondary research completed in collaboration with a community partner.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • HST 595 - Special Topics in History

    Credits: 3
    (495)  Research-oriented exploration of a special topic not regularly covered in other courses. May not be applied toward fulfilment of graduate seminar requirement.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


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  • HST 596 - Seminar: Topics in History

    Credits: 3
    Advanced research on specialized topics using, where possible, primary sources. This course is open only to graduate students. May be repeated one time for credit.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


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  • HST 597 - Topics in Asian History

    Credits: 3
    (497)  Intensive study of selected themes and events in Asian history not regularly covered in other courses. Examples of topics include: Chinese Revolutions, Meiji Japan, Gandhian thought, and nationalist movements. May be repeated under a different subtitle.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


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  • HST 598 - Internship in Public History

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: HST 570  and permission of the instructor. Supervised experience with credentialed professional in public history or technical field, combined with directed reading in literature of that field. Final product must meet accepted standards of historical scholarship and professional practice as defined by faculty and supervising professional.

    Liability Expense:
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    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


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  • HST 599 - Thesis

    Credits: 1-6
    Intensive research study of a topic selected by student and approved by a thesis committee. A scholarly oral presentation and defense of thesis is required.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


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  • HST 600 - Continuous Enrollment in History

    Credits: 0

     

    This course is intended for degree or certificate seeking graduate students who have completed all course work required for their program, but have not finished exit requirement (comprehensive exam, oral and written exam, defense, etc.). Students may register for this course up to 3 times, beyond that, students should complete a form to request permission to extend continuous enrollment. A continuous enrollment form, which is located on the Graduate School website, must be completed to register for this course.

    Repeat Policy:
    May be repeated up to two times


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Instructional Technology
  

  • MIT 500 - Instructional Systems Design: Theory and Research

    Credits: 3
    Designed to provide an analysis of theoretical foundations of instructional design and their application in design practice. The course will examine multidisciplinary and multicultural influences upon instructional theory and development. A broad range of current design research and theory, and future directions in design theory and practice will be explored.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
  

  • MIT 501 - Motivation in Instructional Design

    Credits: 3
    Designed to provide a review and analysis of motivational theories in relation to instructional design strategies. The primary emphasis will be on the motivation to learn and techniques for stimulating and sustaining learner motivation.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
  

  • MIT 502 - The Systematic Approach to Performance Improvement

    Credits: 3
    Provides an introduction to theories and techniques for solving training and nontraining problems in business, industry, and other performance-oriented organizations. Activities include needs assessment, analysis, solution selection, and job and task analysis.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
  

  • MIT 503 - The Fundamentals of Computer Programming

    Credits: 3
    Study of computer programming and problem-solving as applied to real world educational problems with solutions designed and implemented in various programming and scripting languages. Topics include data types, logic, flowcharting, sequence, selection, repetition, functions, arrays, file i/o, design, testing, and debugging. Prior programming experience is neither assumed nor required.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
  

  • MIT 510 - Design and Development of Instructional Technology

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: MIT 500  or approval of department. Emphasizes skills and understanding necessary to create effective, efficient, and appealing instruction in any content area and with any medium, including live instruction. Addresses both “process” and “product.” Process is concerned with activities and media required to create and deliver the instruction. Product is concerned with what the instruction should accomplish. Students will engage in leading a team that designs, produces, implements and evaluates an instructional system developed for a field site. Team leaders will ensure the quality and integrity of the design and report.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • MIT 511 - Multimedia Design and Development

    Credits: 3
    The course focuses on cognitive learning theory, perception, motivation, color principles, communication, usability, multimedia learning principles and instructional design applicable to designing multimedia instructional products. Students will learn to design, develop, and evaluate multimedia applications. Each student will demonstrate basic proficiency across a wide spectrum of multimedia for print design, job aid design, graphic design and screen design.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • MIT 512 - Integrating Technology into Teaching and Learning

    Credits: 3
    Designed to enhance knowledge and skills related to application and integration of information technologies to educational environments with an emphasis on teaching and learning activities.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
  

  • MIT 513 - Computer-based Instruction

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: MIT 500  and MIT 511 . Exploration of computer-based instruction (CBI) as a delivery system. Students will learn to design, develop and evaluate an interactive computer-based instructional program that meets instructional needs. Students will follow a systematic instructional design process (flowcharting, storyboarding, prototyping, formative testing) to develop a CBI program.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • MIT 514 - Foundations of Distance Education

    Credits: 3
    Examine the concepts, technologies, and issues related to the design, development, delivery, policy-making, and evaluation of distance education courses and programs. Provide an overview of distance education technologies and focus on effective delivery techniques for teaching and learning within a distance education system.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
  

  • MIT 515 - Web Teaching: Design and Development

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: MIT 500  and MIT 511 . Focus on principles of designing Internet-based (web-based) instruction. Students will use Internet tools and other instructional design principles to design and develop web-based instruction. Four to six hour weekly lab required.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • MIT 516 - Instructional Video Design and Production

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: MIT 500  or permission of instructor. Designed to explore the process and techniques involved in professional video productions. Emphasizes fundamental theories and practice in camera and computer-based audio and video production, including recording, editing, and digitizing audio and video segments for education and training applications.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • MIT 517 - Gaming and Simulation

    Credits: 3
    The course uses a hands-on approach to explore the process of designing games, simulation, and virtual environments for teaching and learning. Students will analyze the design and use of the commercial games and simulations to identify their technical, practical, and pedagogical limitations. A variety of game engine software and various methodologies for building and evaluating game models will be explored. Students will design games and role playing/simulations.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • MIT 518 - Managing Learning Management and Course Management Systems

    Credits: 3
    Designed to address administrative, management and tracking aspects of online courses.  Emphasizes managing enterprise level Learning Management System.  SCORM compliant and processes for launching courses authored in all standard course authoring tools.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • MIT 520 - Managing Instructional Development

    Credits: 3
    Examines principles of planning, scheduling, allocating resources, budgeting, proposal preparation, cost control and personnel management for instructional projects. Activities include negotiating an effective design project plan, how to implement that plan, and how to control and monitor project activities. Case studies will be used as a basis for exercises and discussions. Students will develop a plan that meets specific criteria.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • MIT 521 - Diffusion and Implementation of Educational Innovations

    Credits: 3
    Designed to extend students’ understanding of theories and research in the diffusion of innovations. Activities include investigation of the literature and research in diffusion of innovations and examination of theoretical and research findings to the diffusion of technological innovations.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • MIT 522 - Organization and Management of Instructional Technology Programs

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: MIT 510  or instructor’s permission. Examination of the planning and management of successful training, professional development, and technological projects in public or private schools. Topical areas include planning and developing technology projects, evaluating and analyzing school or district capacity and readiness for a new technology project, organizing and managing human resources and support systems, scheduling, budgeting, team structures, defining project requirements, and quality assurance. Analytical tools will be utilized to enhance project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and control, including software designed to support project managers.

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    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • MIT 530 - Evaluation and Change in Instructional Development

    Credits: 3
    Designed to provide an introduction to evaluation techniques associated with educational evaluation media and materials, courses, curricula, students or other elements in educational programs. Various units of the course will focus upon particular evaluation techniques.

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    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • MIT 531 - Assessment of Learning Outcomes

    Credits: 3
    Examines the nature and purpose of measurement and assessment of learning outcomes. Particular attention is paid to the concepts of reliability, validity, norms, interpretation of scores, response sets, fairness in testing and performance assessment, and norm-referenced vs. criterion-referenced tests. A variety of instruments that are used to measure or assess human attributes and behaviors will be studied.

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    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • MIT 540 - Colloquium I

    Credits: 1
    Examines issues, theory, research, and practice shaping the field of Instructional Technology. A particular topic will be emphasized each time the course is offered. Students will engage in reviewing issues, identifying trends, debating theory application, and developing researchable questions.

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    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • MIT 541 - Colloquium II

    Credits: 1
    Examines issues, theory, research, and practice shaping the field of Instructional Technology. A particular topic will be emphasized each time the course is offered. Students will engage in reviewing issues, identifying trends, debating theory application, and developing researchable questions.

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    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • MIT 542 - Internship

    Credits: 1
    Designed to provide opportunities to experiment in “real world” settings with knowledge and skills learned throughout the program. Internship sites may include on or off-campus, public or private organizations. Interns will apply knowledge and skills of the range of technology mediated instructional planning, design and delivery.

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    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • MIT 595 - Special Topics in Instructional Technology

    Credits: 1-4
    Seminars of varying duration and credit may be arranged for the study of special topics relevant to student needs not served by established graduate courses. Seminars of this nature may be offered only upon approval of the dean of the Graduate School. A maximum of six semester credit hours may be counted toward degree requirements.

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    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


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  • MIT 598 - Design and Development Research Project

    Credits: 3
    Completion of a minimum of 18 hours toward completion of master’s degree and permission of the instructor. Principal outcomes include the design and development research proposal and presentation of a research paper with the ultimate aim of improving the processes of instructional design, development, and evaluation. As a part of the design and development research project, students perform instructional design, development, and evaluation activities while studying the process of providing solutions to a practical problem.

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    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • MIT 599 - Thesis

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 18 hours toward completion of the master’s degree and permission of the instructor. Intensive study of a topic selected by the student and approval by the thesis committee required. Includes definition of problem, review of related literature, application of appropriate methodology, and interpretation of results and conclusions. Oral presentation and defense required.

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    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • MIT 600 - Continuous Enrollment in Instructional Technology

    Credits: 0

     

    This course is intended for degree or certificate seeking graduate students who have completed all course work required for their program, but have not finished exit requirement (comprehensive exam, oral and written exam, defense, etc.). Students may register for this course up to 3 times, beyond that, students should complete a form to request permission to extend continuous enrollment. A continuous enrollment form, which is located on the Graduate School website, must be completed to register for this course.

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    May be repeated up to two times


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  • IMB 525 - Research Methods

    Credits: 3
    The purpose of this course is to guide students through all aspects of the research process and related methodologies so that they are equipped to develop a successful thesis proposal and manuscript.

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    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • IMB 531 - Portfolio Management I: Equity

    Credits: 2
    This course is designed to focus on tools and techniques of modern portfolio theory in a global context. The focus of the course will be on the asset class of equity securities.

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    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • IMB 532 - Portfolio Management II: Fixed Income

    Credits: 2
    This course is designed to focus on tools and techniques of modern portfolio theory in a global context. The focus of the course will be on the asset class of fixed-income securities.

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    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • IMB 533 - Portfolio Management III: Derivatives and Financial Risk Management

    Credits: 2
    This course is designed to provide an understanding of financial and commodity derivative contracts to facilitate effective risk management in corporations. The focus of the course will be on applications of these instruments rather than valuations methods. Extensive discussions of real world cases will be included in the material.

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    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • IMB 534 - International Real Estate Investment

    Credits: 2
    The course will first survey “real estate” as a bundle of rights defined differently across borders. Students will review special topics related to international real estate value. These topics will include the mathematics of real estate investment, special tax-deferral and tax sheltering options, cross-border money transfers, offshore real estate ownership, and the expanding importance of ecotourism and sustainable development.

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    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • IMB 535 - International Finance

    Credits: 2
    A global overview of managerial and financial accounting for international financial decision-making at an advanced level. The course focuses on analysis and decision making techniques affecting global economics, multinational finance, international accounting, global harmonization, corporate governance, and global value creating management.

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    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • IMB 537 - Global Topics

    Credits: 1-4
    A series of topics providing depth in functional areas such as global business and economic forecasting, financial statement analysis, global information technology, project management, and globally emerging topics.

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    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 4 credit hours


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  • IMB 538 - Financial Research Methods

    Credits: 1-2
    An extensive study of the research methods utilized to understand and analyze financial issues. Topics and skills covered include: 1) identification and extraction of reliable data for interest rates, equity prices, company fundamentals, and foreign currency, 2) utilization of SAS, Eventus, Bloomberg, and Microsoft Excel to perform analytics such as correlations, regressions, and event studies, and 3) presentation of research results.

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    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 2 credit hours


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  • IMB 539 - Financial Management

    Credits: 1-2
    This is a corporate finance course designed for international MBA students. The primary objective of this course is to provide an understanding of finance and financial management. This primary objective will be supported with examinations of relevant topics in contemporary finance. These will include an appreciation of financial terms and the interplay between the capital markets, knowledge of the tools used by financial managers in their decision-making. With regular reference to current issues in personal, business and international finance, these tools and terms will be introduced and examined. The course format will be a mixture of lectures, assignments and class discussion.

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    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 2 credit hours


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  • IMB 540 - Global Marketing Strategies

    Credits: 2
    International marketing decision making at an advanced level. The course will address marketing performance in a global context, assess differences in country environments; select and apply techniques for international market segmentation, market entry strategies, market risk analysis, and marketing plans.

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    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • IMB 551 - Global Strategic Analysis

    Credits: 2
    An intensive course in globally strategy-making and execution. The course addresses global strategic business issues and the development of winning business strategies in a global economy. The managerial tasks of strategic analysis as well as crafting, selecting, and executing strategies are discussed through lecture, discussion, and case analysis.

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    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • IMB 552 - Human Resource Management in the Global Environment

    Credits: 2
    An examination of international human resource management in the context of the global business environment and policies of organizations for the management of people. The issues of managing international human resources, the link between HR practices and organizational performance, and international legal requirements and best practices will be addressed.

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    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • IMB 571 - International Business Law

    Credits: 2
    This course develops an understanding of international legal foundations and frameworks within which a business operates, focusing on a critical analysis of business transactions, and the global legal environment in which they are conducted. Legal concepts will be related to current issues in international business relationships to assist in an understanding of risks inherit in the global forum.

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    Course may only be taken once for credit


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  • IMB 577 - Global Operations Management

    Credits: 2-3
      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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    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 3 credit hours


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  • IMB 594 - Capstone Project

    Credits: 1-6
    Prerequisite: Permission of MBA director. Focused study of a research topic in the practical application of financial decision making/recommendation under the guidance of one or more faculty members. Topics are selected by the student with faculty and MBA director approval. Written analysis and oral presentation of the project is required.

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    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credit hours


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  • IMB 595 - Study Abroad

    Credits: 1-15
    This course reflects the specialization topic courses taken by the International MBA (IMBA) students in one o the European partner schools. All IMBA students are required to choose a specialization area for their degree. The courses, topics and content of these specialization areas will different for each of our partner schools. The transient courses taken abroad will be reflected in this course.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 99 credit hours


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  • IMB 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1-2
    Academic training and practical experience through work in a private company or public agency. Faculty supervision and evaluation of all study and on-site activity. Students must secure permission of the MBA director.

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    Stud Blanket Prof Liab Ins: Additional Course Fee Details
    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 2 credit hours


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  • IMB 599 - Thesis

    Credits: 1-6
    Intensive research study of a topic selected by student and approved by a thesis committee. A scholarly oral presentation and defense of thesis is required.

    Repeat Policy:
    Course may be taken multiple times for a maximum of 12 credit hours


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