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Leadership & Organizational Studies The Leadership and Organizational Studies interdisciplinary program offers with courses that utilize a variety of active and experiential learning methods.
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LOS 551 - Diplomacy in a Modern World: The Craft of Global Leadership
This course offers an overview of the political, social, business, and technological challenges of the global environment. Students gain an understanding of different perspectives of critical global issues (peace, poverty, energy, water, environment) and examine the ways of sovereign states and non-traditional “actors” assert their specific geopolitical interests. Critical attributes and functions of global leaders serving as ambassadors for their states/organizations/causes/brands are discussed, along with the role of international organizations (International Financial Institutions, etc.) in facilitating multi-state collaboration on development assistance and social progress. Students explore the origins of the craft of diplomacy and its modern state (regional diplomacy, trade diplomacy, e-diplomacy) and learn the foundations of diplomatic protocol and how cross-cultural competency contributes to the success of global leaders. Through readings, discussion forums, and case study analyses students will enhance their critical thinking skills and gain an understanding of key skills and best practices of effective global leaders.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 571 - International Leadership Association Annual Global Conference
Conferences offer multiple opportunities to socialize attendees in the broad professional and academic discourses as well as exchange new and emerging ideas, spaces to know one another, and even to make commitments to future projects. Through pre- and post-conference class sessions focused on the academic culture of the Leadership discipline, students are prepared to participate in the International Leadership Association (ILA) Global Conference. Additionally, students will engage in dialogue with their instructor and peers about intentional conference participation, the conference theme (e.g., Leadership in Turbulent Times, Authentic Leadership for Progress, Peace & Prosperity), and conference navigation and networking through relevant learning activities and assignments.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 587 - Collegiate Leadership Competition
Students in this course are immersed in an intentional team-based learning experience that culminates in participation in the Collegiate Leadership Competition. Competitions and performances are high impact educational practices. When conceived and implemented well, these practices can hone and enhance a student’s behavioral skills and cognitive competencies. This course is grounded in an intentional team-based learning model that culminates in participation in the Collegiate Leadership Competition. Like the training regimen of athletes and musicians, students in this course will participate in a robust “practice field” where, as student leaders, they can apply what they’re learning in a context that challenges and stretches them to the boundaries of their leadership knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 599 - Topics
The scope of topics vary and may include current special issues related to leadership and organizations.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 610 - Methods of Inquiry
This course focuses on the concepts, principles, and methods that may be used in research for leadership and organizational studies. Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method research designs used in organizational planning and decision-making and in the social and behavioral sciences will be considered. Students will apply the concepts learned in this course to design the proposal for their MLS capstone/thesis.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 611 - Communication and Relationship Building
Students in this course will investigate the communication and behavioral theories and techniques that mediate interpersonal dynamics. The course is designed to help students develop awareness of their communication abilities and difficulties as well as strategies to effectively address the interpersonal challenges they face both now and in the future. Accordingly, students will link course outcomes to a variety of leadership contexts.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 614 - The Conflict Process
Students in this course will developing skills in framing conflicts and facilitating the communication processes that help groups mediate differences –a key to successful leadership. Additionally, students will examine research on leadership behaviors encountered in a variety of situations including small groups, organizations, communities, and internationally.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 615 - Leading Difficult People
This course provides students with an exploration of current research and theories of human behavior as they relate to the more difficult behaviors that we encounter as leaders. Foundational topics covered include verbal and nonverbal communication, self-concept, effective listening, assertiveness, defensive and supportive communication, and conflict resolution. This course will then build on this base to specifically explore how leaders can help mediate the effects of difficult people and behaviors. Through various readings, interactive discussions, case study analyses, and experiential written assignments, students will learn how to practically apply theory to their own professional, social, and personal life situations; discover how to identify difficult behaviors in themselves and others; and acquire skills to more effectively handle the difficulties that negative behaviors can cause.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 622 - Leadership in the Public/Nonprofit Sectors
This course prepares leaders who can work for the common good across public, nonprofit and private sectors, and lead and manage in a diverse world. Students gain an understanding of the unique nature and challenges of leadership in public service and roles for leaders. This course considers theories of public and nonprofit leadership and their application in complex and inter-sectoral settings.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 625 - Training and Development
This course provides students with a theoretical framework for adult learning as it applies to the training and development process in the context of leadership and organizational development. Topics covered include the assessment of learning needs and setting of objectives, the design and facilitation of learning processes such as workshops, on-the-job training, self-directed learning, web-based training, and the assessment of outcomes. Students will design and deliver a leadership development training session as a major project for this course.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 626 - Leadership Education: Assessment & Evaluation
Students in this course will develop knowledge and skill in assessing and evaluating leadership programs that provide or support learning for individuals and groups in curricular and co-curricular higher education contexts. This includes formative and summative assessment and evaluation at the individual, course/program, and institutional levels, focusing on decision-making related to learning goals, program delivery, curriculum, and content of leadership education programs.
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 627 - Leadership Education: Design & Delivery
Students in this course will develop knowledge and skill in leadership education, the pedagogical practice of facilitating leadership learning, through connecting leadership theory and research to pedagogy/andragogy and practice. Additionally, students will focus on their own development as aspiring leadership educators as well as the development of leadership learners. Through designing programs, workshops, courses, sessions, and other opportunities for leadership learning in higher education curricular and co-curricular settings, students in this course will develop practical skills and valuable knowledge related to becoming an efficient and effective leadership educator.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 631 - Leadership and Film
Students in this course will utilize the medium of film to explore various themes and experiences of leaders and leadership. Topics investigated include, but are not limited to, the portrayal of power, influence, oppression, ethics, and service, in film.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 639 - Women’s Ways of Leading: Building Partnerships, Creating Change
This course offers historical and multi-disciplinary perspectives on women leaders, systems of power and privilege, cultural shifts and the psychology of bias. Our settings of our investigations will range from the private corporate sector to government and nonprofits, both within our country and abroad.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 651 - Technology in Society
Students in this course will investigate the social implications of technology, values expressed in uses of technology, and the policy decisions that affect and are affected by technological change. Additionally, students will analyze various arguments surrounding how technological change has affected the manner in which we live and how we as leaders should utilize technology in the future.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 661 - Ethical and Spiritual Dimensions of Leadership
What are the roles of ethics and spirituality in leadership? Where do ethics end and spirituality begin? Students in this course will approach the study of leadership from the perspectives of meaning, values, and human connectedness. The hunger to understand our lives, be part of a larger whole, be complete, and serve are examined as they relate to the leadership process.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 662 - Community Leadership and Civic Engagement
This course is an introduction to community leadership and engagement. Students will develop an understanding of the theories, principles, and practices of leading communities. Students will gain knowledge of skills for promoting and sustaining community change and improvement. Topics include social justice, developing citizenship, community building, mobilization and advocacy, visioning, and strategic action planning.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 665 - Organizational Consulting: A Perspective on Leadership
In this course, students learn what consultants do and how they do it effectively, including work in an organization with a client leader who has a need. Topics include self-assessment, phases of consulting, system frameworks, intervention strategies, and ethical standards and practices.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 670 - Leadership Study Abroad
This course investigates the study and practice of leadership in other countries. Students will travel to other countries and examine leadership issues in different contexts.
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 688 - Master’s Capstone I
This course is a seminar where students work with faculty to continue development of a comprehensive individualized research project leading to expertise in a particular area of leadership interest. Seminar meetings include collegial (student) as well as faculty critique and assistance. Students will complete their research design, secure IRB approval, and may begin data collection. The capstone faculty advisor must approve all projects.
Prerequisite(s): LOS 610 with a B or better.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 689 - Master’s Capstone II
This course is the culmination of the Capstone sequence, where students complete their individual research-based thesis project resulting in a substantive paper that involves original collection or treatment of data and explores the role of leadership in developing or implementing meaningful change in an organization or community. This scholarly work will exemplify an original contribution to the field of leadership studies. The final product of a Master’s Thesis is a paper of publishable quality. Students will formally present their theses at the end of the semester. If this course is not successfully completed during the first attempt, it must be repeated as LOS 698 Independent Study each semester consecutively until the advisor feels the capstone is completed.
Prerequisite(s): LOS 610 and LOS 688 with a B or better.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 698 - Independent Study
Prerequisite(s): LOS 500 and permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 699 - Special Topics
The scope of topics vary and may include current special issues related to leadership and organizations.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 700 - Foundations of Leadership Studies I: Theory & Practice
Students in this course are provided with an overview of leadership theory, practice, and intellectual history through using disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches from philosophy, social science, the humanities, and STEM fields. Additionally, students will explore the wealth of interpretive frameworks for leadership and apply critical perspectives to develop their understanding of leadership. In doing so, students will gain self-awareness of their strengths, growth opportunities, and identity in relation to leadership.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 701 - Foundations of Leadership Studies II: Groups & Teams
In this course students will explore self in relationship to others, roles, interpersonal skills, and group level dynamics. Topics include communication, shared leadership, authority, power, influence, inclusivity, identity, conflict, problem solving, decision-making processes, and appreciation of differences. The skills and abilities needed to develop high performing teams are highlighted through team-based learning.
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 702 - Leading Organization Development
Students in this course will explore theories and research of leading effective holistic systems change with a focus on organizational development frameworks, strategies, and processes. An emphasis will be placed on processes for leading organizational change and related emerging leadership theories and research. Case studies are used to examine the intended and unintended consequences of organizational development efforts.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 703 - Comparative Leadership Theory
This course provides an opportunity to explore, critique, synthesize, compare and contrast the major leadership theories (e.g., transformational, servant, complexity, followership, authentic, etc.) including classical, neoclassical, contemporary, critical, and emergent perspectives. Guided by an understanding of the principles of theory construction, the fundamental tenets of each theory are considered in relation to stated propositions, accrued evidence, organizational utility, and unanswered questions. Throughout the course, comparative analysis and critique of leadership theory are fostered with respect to the perennial questions informing research as well as scholarship and practice in the field of leadership studies and other disciplines with multiple perspectives for application to dilemmas and challenges in global and local organizations.
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 710 - Foundations of Leadership Research
As the core required introductory methods course for the doctoral program, this seminar forms the basis for subsequent research courses and inquiry that are central to doctoral-level work. In the course, we discuss the generation of knowledge through systematic inquiry, including processes, questions, and strategies used to conduct meaningful research in leadership contexts and systems, including for and not-for-profit enterprises. We explore the intersection of theory and practice with an emphasis on the epistemological assumptions and design of thoughtful, ethical inquiry about leadership. We also emphasize sound academic writing principles and provide structured guidance in developing those skills.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 713 - Quantitative Methods for Leadership Studies I
This course continues the sequence of research courses to provide students with skills needed to undertake a dissertation. Specifically, students are introduced to statistical tools for organizing and describing quantitative data and drawing inferences about populations based on representative samples. Topics include distributions, probability and hypothesis testing, bivariate techniques regression/correlation, ANOVA, and Chi-Square. During this course students are expected to formulate and test (for quantitative research designs).
Prerequisite(s): LOS 710 with grade of B or better.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 714 - Quantitative Methods for Leadership Studies II
This course builds on prior quantitative coursework and introduces students to advanced statistical tools and tests for data analysis. Topics include multivariable and multivariate techniques including ANCOVA, MANOVA, factor analysis, path analysis, reliability, validity, Cronbach’s Alpha, and others. Students ready to begin proposal writing for the dissertation are encouraged to complete chapters one through three of their proposal.
Prerequisite(s): LOS 713 with grade of B or better.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 715 - Qualitative Methods for Leadership Studies I
This course continues the sequence of research courses to provide students with skills needed to undertake a dissertation. Specifically, students are introduced to qualitative research methods of data collection, analysis, and interpretation. They will explore multiple approaches to qualitative inquiry and research design including: narrative, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnographic, case study. Students will practice conducting interviews and observations, as well as conduct analysis and interpretation of collected data. During this course students are expected to identify the theoretical framework which guides their dissertation project and formulate their research question.
Prerequisite(s): LOS 710 with grade of B or better.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 716 - Qualitative Methods for Leadership Studies II
This course builds on prior qualitative coursework and introduces students to an advanced research design: mixed methods study. Students will learn techniques to analyze documents, archival techniques and practice multi-methods integration. Ethical issues in field work and the role of the researcher will be key topics for discussion. Individuals ready to begin proposal writing for the dissertation are encouraged to complete chapters ne through three of their proposal.
Prerequisite(s): LOS 715 with a grade of B or better.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 719 - Organizational Analysis
This course is designed to present students with an overview of approaches used to evaluate and assess both public and private organizations to ensure they effectively serve citizens, clients, or recipients. This course is a detailed study of the models, methods, and practices that are used to evaluate and assess the performance of organizations from a conceptual and analytical point of view while reviewing the numerous ways of understanding and assessing program effectiveness.
Prerequisite(s): LOS 713 and LOS 715 with a grade of B or better.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 740 - Leadership & Applied Ethics
This course is designed to examine leadership theory and approaches with the integration of standards of behavior that promote optimal personal, professional, and organizational function. Students will examine the major ethical models, approaches and schools of thought about ethics, discover how these ideas integrate with leadership theories and practices; use case studies to discover viability of leadership theories and ethical models; and research a challenging ethical issue in today’s organizations.
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 751 - Global Leadership
This course provides a comprehensive background on the psychological, social, and cultural factors that contribute to the effectiveness of leaders functioning globally, or in selected cultural regions of the world. The course will focus on the development of critical thinking and understanding the challenges of leading organizations that are diverse and /or operate worldwide.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 770 - The Learning Organization
This course offers students an opportunity to explore foundational concepts of organizational learning, to analyze global research trends in how learning is being captured in workplace settings around the world and to apply organizational learning models to diverse workplaces. This course embraces a system perspective of learning at the organizational level of analysis grounded in the premise that innovation and sustainable change is contingent upon an organization’s ability to create new knowledge through learning.
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 771 - Comparative Organizational Theory
In this course, students will examine different organizational theories, compare them, learn how to assess whether organization functions are aligned with the espoused theory and critically examine them in the context of today’s organizational challenges. Students will learn about the major principles of organizational theory while developing an understanding of how these theoretical concepts may be applied in meaningful ways. Students will learn techniques for analyzing organizational issues using a variety of perspectives and metaphors. The course begins with the study of classic theories and progresses to the critical analysis of emerging models. Students will explore advantages and disadvantages of each theory or school of thought to determine the functions of organizations for optimal operation.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 772 - Strategic Planning, Visioning, & Design
This course is designed to prepare the next generation of passionate and innovative leaders to think, execute and lead strategically with all the necessary tools, processes and frameworks to sharpen their planning skills. We will explore various proven planning practices and theories related to all sectors, organizational sizes, goals and complexities.
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 775 - Leading for Financial Performance & Accounting
This course explores strategies for leaders to understand and achieve financial accountability and maximize financial performance through analysis of financial statements and ratios. Students utilize financial statements as tools for assessment of organizational strategies and tactical implementation. Additionally, they investigate development and use of budgets for planning and control, demonstrating accountability, establishing priorities within an organization and use of financial data to lead decision-making.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 790 - Residency I - Orientation to Doctoral Studies in Leadership
Students in their first residency are provided with the foundational skills to overcome common challenges encountered in doctoral studies. This course will cover important survival skills such as mastering your people skills, maximizing your efficiency, nurturing your mind and body, and becoming an independent researcher.
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 791 - Residency II - Focusing on Leadership Research
Students in their second residency, one year into the doctoral program, will take part in a research immersion in which they are exposed to a variety of active research programs. This course is intended to help students be properly mindful about how they should prepare to be able to launch into their own scholarly agendas.
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 792 - Residency III - Preparing the Leadership Dissertation
Students in their third and final residency are prepared through the practical, logistical, and emotional stages of writing a dissertation. It will offer guidance to students for such important steps as defining topics, scheduling time to accommodate projects, and conducting, analyzing, writing, presenting, and publishing research.
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 810 - Leadership - Research Design / Proposal Seminar
Students in this course are nearing completion of their coursework and preparing for the dissertation experience. Students will learn about the dissertation process by reading, engaging in seminar discussions, listening to the experiences of students engaged in the dissertation process or those who have recently completed it, and/or by completing relevant writing assignments. This course also builds upon its prerequisites and includes an overview of mixed methods approaches, including Convergent and Sequential designs as well as associated data collection and analysis techniques. Finally, and chiefly, students will complete the three chapters of their dissertation proposals.
Prerequisite(s): LOS 714 , LOS 716 , or LOS 719 with grade of B or better.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 850 - Leadership - Dissertation Proposal
This course focuses on the development of the doctoral dissertation proposal. Emphasis is placed on understanding and defining the logical relations between elements in a proposal including the problem statement, conceptual/theoretical framework, literature review, research design, and methodology. Teaching and learning strategies are designed to promote critical/analytical thinking and scholarly discourse.
Prerequisite(s): LOS 810 with grade of B or better.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 851 - Leadership - Dissertation Continuation
This course focuses on the development of the doctoral dissertation. Emphasis is placed on finalizing the literature review, research design, and methodology and collecting and analyzing data.
Prerequisite(s): LOS 850 with grade of B or better.
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Credits: 3
This course must be repeated each semester consecutively until the dissertation chair feels the candidate is ready to proceed to LOS 852 (in which the dissertation is completed and defended).
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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LOS 852 - Leadership - Dissertation Completion
The focus of this course is completion of the dissertation and dissertation defense for the Doctoral Degree in Leadership.
Prerequisite(s): LOS 851 with grade of B or better.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership Studies
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MEE 552 - Analysis and Design of Composite Structures
This course covers the contents of MEE 352 Analysis and Design of Composite Structures, plus additional content at the graduate level. It may substitute MEE 352 for undergraduate credit, and be applied toward degree requirements of a graduate program. Lecture 3 hrs. Lab 1 hr.
Prerequisite(s): EGN 248, MEE 251, permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Mechanical Engineering
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MEE 561 - Physical Metallurgy
This course covers the contents of MEE 361 Physical Metallurgy, plus additional content at the graduate level. It may substitute MEE 361 for undergraduate credit, and be applied toward degree requirements of a graduate program. Lecture 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): EGN 260, permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Mechanical Engineering
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MEE 575 - Engineering Acoustics
This course covers the contents of MEE 375 Engineering Acoustics, plus additional content at the graduate level. It may substitute MEE 375 for undergraduate credit, and be applied toward degree requirements of a graduate program. Lecture 3 hrs. Lab 1 hr.
Prerequisite(s): EGN 248, ELE 217, permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Mechanical Engineering
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MME 554 - Secondary Mathematics Methods
This course focuses on research-based, best practices in teaching mathematics in grades 7-12. It is designed for those preparing to be middle school and secondary mathematics teachers and provides experiences to develop and apply mathematical content and pedagogical knowledge and skills. A primary focus of this course is on how to create positive learning communities that support all students in developing a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and procedures. Major areas of emphasis include: creating problem-based learning experiences; implementing high-level mathematical tasks; creating effective, supportive learning environments; the appropriate and effective use of models and tools for promoting understanding of mathematical ideas, including the use of technology; promoting the National Council of Teachers’ Process Standards; supporting students’ understanding of the Common Core Standards and Practices; assessing and building on students’ mathematical understandings.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Mathematics Education
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MPH 500 - Introduction to Public Health
This course introduces students to the field of public health by examining the history, vision, core functions, essential services, determinants, and activities of public health. The course focuses on application and integration of concepts and evidence to understand, prevent, and address current public health problems.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Public Health
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MPH 525 - American Health Systems
Health-related activities represent more than one-sixth of the U.S. economy and include substantial investment of public and private resources. The goal of this course is for students to develop a critical understanding of the organization and financing of the American health care and public health systems. The course examines the factors that influence the health of individuals and populations; how health care services and health/public health systems are organized, financed, and governed; how these systems function; the relationships among consumers, public and private purchasers/payers, and providers; the market and policy environments affecting systems’ performance; and the outcomes of these activities including the health and well-being of citizens.
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Course Type: Public Health
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MPH 535 - Introduction to Epidemiological Research
This course is intended to give students a basic foundation for the conduct and interpretation of population-based studies of the distribution, etiology, and control of disease. Topics include randomized experiments, non-randomized cohort studies, case-control studies, cross-sectional and ecological studies, screening of health populations, measures of effect, causal inference, sources of bias, and problems of measurement. Recent publications from the epidemiologic and general medical literature will be used to illustrate the application of the concepts to specific epidemiologic issues and to develop skills in interpreting quantitative information.
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Course Type: Public Health
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MPH 539 - Topics in Public Health
The course focuses on current topics in public health with an emphasis on special populations, diseases, or events. The course is designed to address public health concerns that are timely and relevant; topics will rotate periodically in response to student demand and/or emerging public health issues. Prior topics have included infectious disease, obesity, global health, child health, and substance use disorders.
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Course Type: Public Health
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MPH 545 - Applied Biostatistical Analysis
This course is intended to give students a working understanding of the major types of biostatistical analyses commonly used in public health, laboratory sciences, and clinical research. Topics include estimation, hypothesis testing, non-parametric statistical models, correlation, t-tests, analysis of variance, categorical data analysis, linear regression, and use of SPSS software.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Public Health
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MPH 555 - Environmental Health
This course provides students with an extensive introduction to scientific approaches to the investigation and modification of the effects of environmental factors on human health. Contributions of the fields of toxicology and epidemiology and the implications of research findings for policy and regulation are examined. Topic areas include toxic metals, pesticides and other organic chemicals, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, vector-borne diseases, pollution of air and water, occupational exposures, injuries, and the health effects of global warming. The roles of local, state, and federal governments in environmental health are critically evaluated, as are initiatives by non- governmental organizations.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Public Health
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MPH 565 - Social and Behavioral Health
The goal of this course is to encourage students to critically think about the multiple factors that influence population health. The course focuses on social and behavioral determinants and the use of theory and planning frameworks to address public health problems. Students will have the opportunity to apply theory, assess the needs and assets of a community, design a program using a planning framework, and develop a program theory of change, or logic model to conceptualize a public health intervention.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Public Health
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MPH 575 - Health Leadership, Planning and Management
This course provides opportunities to develop skills in program planning, implementation, and management. Students will examine and develop interpersonal and leadership skills, including leadership styles, strengths-based collaboration, negotiation and conflict management, supervision, and performance assessment. Students will apply traditional and emerging planning and management concepts and frameworks to public health leadership scenarios.Students will gain experience developing proposals, budgets, and staffing plans and applying management strategies to advance the achievement of desired outcomes.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Public Health
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MPH 580 - Health Literacy and Communication
This online course provides students with knowledge, skills, and attitudes to recognize and improve health communications in public health, healthcare, and social service settings. Topics covered in the course include: patient-centered environments, health numeracy, oral health literacy, medical interpretation, informed consent, culture of safety and quality, adaptation of written health education materials and other written communication, cultural competence, effective communication, and the use of social media and web sites to advance health literacy. Students participate in field-based learning exercises and a workshop session with community partners in order to build and practice health literacy skills.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Public Health
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MPH 635 - Health Law and Ethics
The course examines the complexities and relationships of common law and federal and state statutes, rules and administrative actions, as well as the powerful influences of politics, ethics and non-governmental forces that inform and influence contractual and legal relationships in the health law field. We will explore legal and ethical issues that permeate the public and private health care systems and also touch on economic issues that affect policies and laws. Students will scrutinize ethical and legal issues in health practice, administration and research, and analyze functions and interactions between courts, legislators and regulators. This course explores the inherent tension between promoting the public health and protecting the legal and ethical rights and interests of individuals.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Public Health
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MPH 650 - Applied Public Health Research and Evaluation
The goal of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the fundamentals of evaluation and research as applied to public health interventions. The course covers process, outcome, impact, and participatory evaluation, and frameworks and designs common in public health. Students will gain skills including: framing evaluation questions, developing abstracts, designing/presenting a poster presentation, creating data collection protocols, and drafting evaluation plans.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Public Health
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MPH 655 - Public Health Practice
The goal of this course is to introduce students to fundamental skills used in everyday public health practice. The course focuses on public health core competencies that have been defined by the field.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Public Health
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MPH 660 - Health Policy
Students gain an understanding of the political dynamics of health policy making and develop practical skills in policy analysis, policy communication, and health care public health advocacy. The course uses analytic models, case studies, guest speakers, readings, group discussion, and mock legislative testimony to promote a practical understanding of how ideas succeed-and fail-to become laws and regulations.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Public Health
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MPH 665 - Health Economics
This course introduces the student to the basic concepts and analytical tools of microeconomics and demonstrates the use of these concepts in analysis of public policy problems and designing appropriate responses. Students then apply these concepts and tools to understand health care drivers, the demand for and supply of health care and the role that markets and government play in resource allocation within our health care and public health systems.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Public Health
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MPH 670 - Quality Improvement
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the principles and practice of quality improvement as implemented by providers of health care, systems of care, community health and public health agencies. Course content focuses on describing, measuring, improving, and evaluating the quality and safety of health services for consumers and populations. Students develop competencies in identifying opportunities for quality improvement, selecting and using quality improvement tools and methods, and presenting their work in a professional context.
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Credits: 3
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MPH 677 - Regression Models in Public Health
This course will familiarize students with the use of regression models for the analysis of epidemiologic and other public health data. Topics will include linear regression, logistic regression, log-binomial regression, and proportional hazard models. Students will work on individual projects using publicly available national datasets and will learn to use SAS software for conducting analyses.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Public Health
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MPH 683 - Patient Safety
Preventable medical error is believed to be one of the leading causes of death and serious harm in the United States. This online course provides an interdisciplinary, cross-setting overview of patient safety principles, techniques, and best practices. Topics addressed in the online course include the epidemiology of medical error, human factors engineering, common types of errors in various healthcare settings, and the applied practice of error mitigation and patient safety strategies. Students also explore patient safety improvement techniques most appropriate to their profession or setting of care.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Public Health
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MPH 697 - Independent Study
An independent study is a self-directed learning experience designed to develop a student’s ability to plan, organize, research, and report or to develop specific skills beyond the classroom activity. Independent studies are intended to provide exposure to concepts or topics that are not covered by any other course in the program. An independent study must be related to students’ academic program and be monitored by a program faculty member. Independent studies may take the form of either a reading or a special project.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Public Health
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MPH 698 - Field Experience
The Field Experience offers experience-based learning in a healthcare or public health organization. Students work in community health settings in organizations delivering and planning health or public health services on jointly developed projects or on assignments based on the student’s interests and the organization’s needs. Sites include state or local public health agencies, hospitals, medical practices, clinics, special problem clinics and facilities, and environmental programs and services.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Public Health
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MPH 699 - Capstone
In this integrative, experience-based course, students work with a faculty capstone advisor to develop and complete a project to address a program evaluation need, a management, policy or practice problem, or research topic in their area of interest. Students develop and present a formal project proposal and present their final product upon completion.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Public Health
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MUE 595 - Topics in Music Education
Course content will vary to represent the strengths of nationally recognized visiting guest faculty.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Music Education
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MUE 611 - Introduction to Research in Music Education
Systematic research methods in music applied to individualized descriptive and experimental music research topics and critical evaluation of music research. Study of measurement theory, standardized tests, test construction and interpretation for music aptitude, achievement, performance, aesthetic response, preference, and appreciation.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Music Education
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MUE 612 - Philosophical Bases of Music Education
Investigation of historical and current views on the art of music, the role of music in society, and the role of music in human experience.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Music Education
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MUE 613 - Psychology of Music Teaching and Learning
Detailed study of topics concerning differential music behavior and perception. This course includes the mechanics of hearing, music memory, learning, and response as well as an overview of researched teaching practices.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Music Education
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MUE 614 - Curriculum Development and Assessment
Detailed study of catalysts for curricular change throughout all aspects of music education: reform, content and objectives, evaluation, human rights, multiculturalism, technology, and development of a systematic approach to curriculum design and implementation.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Music Education
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MUE 615 - The Professional Portfolio
Oral examination in music education. The oral examination will be scheduled after the completion of all coursework for the MUE master’s degree. The student will present the milestones and domain project portions of his/her professional portfolio to a master’s examination committee. See details on page 66.
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Credits: 2
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Course Type: Music Education
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MUE 621 - Composing Together: Level I
This course assumes no prior experience in composing music and is designed for teachers who would like to learn the basics of music composition and composition instruction. Participants will learn how to design and implement beginner-level composition activities for students of all ages participating in music in general classroom, computer laboratory, lessons, and rehearsal settings.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Music Education
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MUE 622 - Composing Together: Level II
For those who have taken Level I (or want to repeat Level II and desire reinforcement in the principles of teaching the intermediate-level composer). Participants will learn how to design and implement composition activities for students who already have some compositional skills and who are participating in music in general classroom, laboratory, and rehearsal settings. The Level II course assumes prior experience in teaching music composition to students at the beginner level. This course will prepare teachers to introduce compositional techniques appropriate for students at the intermediate level. Participants will learn how to guide intermediate composers in the study of master composers through active analytical listening.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Music Education
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MUE 623 - Composing Together: Level III
For those who have taken Level I and II (or want to repeat Level III and desire reinforcement in the principles of teaching the advanced-level composer). Participants will learn how to design and implement composition activities for students with advanced compositional skills who are participating in music in general classroom, laboratory, and rehearsal settings. The Level III course assumes prior experience in teaching music composition to beginner- and intermediate-level student composers. This course will prepare teachers to introduce compositional techniques appropriate for students at the advanced pre-college level. Participants will learn how to guide advanced composers in the creation of larger scale works.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Music Education
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MUH 520 - Seminar in Music History
In-depth study of one or more topics in music history. A substantial final project will be the culmination of both individual research and a synthesis and application of historical studies and approaches.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Music History
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MUP 603 - Applied Music, Major Area
Private instruction in the major area of study.
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Credits: 3
May be repeated for credit.
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Course Type: Music Performance
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MUP 604 - Applied Music
Private instruction for Pedagogy concentration or in a secondary area of study.
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Credits: 1-3.
May be repeated for credit.
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Course Type: Music Performance
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MUP 690 - Recital
Public performance in the area of applied study or final project presentation.
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Credits: 0
May be repeated for credit.
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Course Type: Music Performance
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MUS 500 - Orchestra
A full symphonic ensemble open to all University students and community members through audition. The ensemble focuses on the skills required for ensemble performance through a variety of literature. The orchestra performs at least one major concert per semester.
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Credits: 0.5
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Course Type: Music
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MUS 501 - Chorale
A large choral ensemble of mixed voices open to all University students by audition.
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Credits: 0.5
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Course Type: Music
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MUS 502 - Concert Band
A wind and percussion ensemble open to all University students through audition. The ensemble focuses on the fundamentals of ensemble performance dealing with a variety of literature.
Prerequisite(s): Audition.
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Credits: 0.5
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Course Type: Music
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MUS 504 - Opera Workshop
This ensemble will focus on the union of musical ideas with dramatic situations and will explore the ways in which singers must convey the essence of a dramatic situation. Performances of scenes from operas, operettas, and musical theater.
Prerequisite(s): Audition.
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Credits: 0.5
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Course Type: Music
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MUS 505 - Chamber Singers
A small choral ensemble of mixed voices, selected by audition, specializing in a cappella singing.
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Credits: 0.5
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Course Type: Music
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MUS 506 - Chamber Music
A performance course open to all qualified students interested in forming chamber groups under faculty supervision.
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Credits: 0.5
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Course Type: Music
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MUS 507 - Jazz Ensemble
An instrumental ensemble specializing in the study and performance of jazz for large and small groups from early jazz to the present. Open to all students by audition.
Prerequisite(s): Audition.
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Credits: 0.5
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Course Type: Music
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MUS 508 - Wind Ensemble
The Wind Ensemble, based upon the solo performer premise, has established a tradition of performing chamber and large instrumentations, traditional or experimental combinations, and early through contemporary literature.
Prerequisite(s): Audition.
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Credits: 0.5
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Course Type: Music
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MUS 509 - Dynamic Posture and Alignment
Provides students with theoretical and applied understandings of anatomy, kinesiology, and biomechanics in order to improve ease and freedom of motion while in a stationary position. This course is designed for musicians, as well as other performers and creative artists, athletes, and computer users.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Music
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MUS 510 - Bibliography and Research in Music
A study of music reference and research tools, use of library resources and networks, and bibliographic style and technique.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Music
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MUS 516 - Organ Improvisation I
This course will cover the basics of improvisation at the organ. The goal is to equip students with the skills needed in church situations. Hymns, chorales, and plainsong melodies will form the basis for learning to improvise preludes, postludes, and interludes in a variety of styles. This course will be scheduled as additional applied music time with an organ specialist.
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Music
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MUS 517 - Organ Improvisation II
This course is the continuation of MUS 516 . It will be scheduled as additional applied music time with an organ specialist.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 516 .
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Music
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MUS 518 - Music Literature: Organ I
A survey of organ literature up to 1800. For organ majors only, others with permission of the School.
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Credits: 2
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Course Type: Music
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MUS 519 - Music Literature: Organ II
A survey of organ literature from 1800 to present. For organ majors only, others with permission of the School.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 518 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 2
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Course Type: Music
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MUS 521 - Literature of the Major Instrument
Advanced study of the literature for solo instrument. Chamber music will be considered when the performer is a featured soloist.
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Credits: 2
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Course Type: Music
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MUS 522 - Music Literature: Voice I
Advanced in-depth study of vocal literature to be determined by the teacher in the areas of German, French, Italian, Russian, or Spanish repertory. For voice majors only or with permission of the instructor.
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Credits: 2
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Course Type: Music
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MUS 523 - Music Literature: Voice II
Advanced in-depth study of vocal literature to be determined by the teacher in a contrasting area of study from Music Literature I. For voice majors only or with permission of the instructor.
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Credits: 2
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Music
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