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Administration

AD 5010 Organizational Leadership in Schools - 3 credits
Students in the Educational Leadership program are strongly encouraged to take this course first in the Educational Leadership course sequence. Roles and functions of administrators in elementary and secondary schools will be addressed. A variety of theories will be analyzed and applied in the context of the dynamic milieu, personal and group biases, and the multivariate issues facing organizational life in schools. Falls and summers.

AD 5020 Staff Development and Evaluation - 3 credits
Major functions concerning the supervision of staff in a school setting including the selection, orientation and development of staff members will be covered. Theories and techniques for promoting a positive school climate will be explored and applied. Alternative approaches to assessing and enhancing a staff's instructional competence will be examined. Prerequisite: AD 5010. Falls and summers.

AD 5300 School Finance and Negotiation - 3 credits
The development of school budgets that support the planning processes within a school setting will be covered. Other relevant topics will include cost effectiveness, revenue sources, communication with the public, capital projects, state and federal programs, using the budget to promote excellence in the schools, and principles and practices in collective bargaining. Prerequisite: AD 5010 Springs and summers.

AD 5330 Leadership in Curriculum Development and Assessment - 3 credits
Leading the participatory process for developing curricula in schools will be addressed. The relationship of philosophy, a school's identity and mission to curricula is emphasized. Included are strategies for developing, assessing and revising curricula as well as a review of recent research and trends. The course is intended for experienced educators who currently fill or aspire to the roles of school principal, team leader or department chair. Springs and Summers. Prerequisite: AD 5010; to be taken concurrently with or after ED 5060.

AD 5520 Negotiating, Collaborating and Leading in Today's World - 3 credits
This course examines the dynamics, constraints and skills needed in negotiation, collaboration and leadership. It focuses equally on using negotiation in business planning and in dispute resolution. Theories of negotiation are examined through current literature and specific techniques are taught through simulated exercises. The course is drawn from the fields of business, law, psychology, administration and communication. Also offered as BU 5520.

AD 5560 Special Topics in Educational Leadership - 1-3 credits
An in-depth study of a particular topic, contemporary issue or concern will be the focus of this course. It will be taught by a specialist within the field being studied or as an alternative methodology. A faculty member will coordinate a series of guest speakers who will meaningfully address the topic. Since topics vary, the course may be repeated with permission of the instructor.

AD 5700 School Law - 3 credits
Federal and state laws that apply to school systems, educational programs and personnel will be discussed. Also covered will be the legal prerogatives available to the administrator and local boards of education. Consideration of constitutional, statutory and case-law foundations of education systems, and the school administrator's role will be discussed. Prerequisite: AD 5010. Springs and summers.

AD 5730 Seminar in Administration and Supervision - 1 credit
This is the culminating course in Administration and Supervision programs. Problems appropriate to the needs of the students are posed and probable courses of action are derived. Springs and summers. Instructor permission required.

AD 5800 Practicum in Administration and Supervision I - 3 credits

AD 5810 Practicum in Administration and Supervision II - 3 credits
This course will provide a practical encounter with the administrative practices, strategies and policies presently used in the public schools. Practicum visitations required as part of the course will be especially designed to match the experience, occupational aspirations and interests of the student. Conference with the instructor and meetings with fellow students will provide for exchange of ideas and reports of observations. AD 5010 and AD 5020 recommended but not required. Fall, spring and summer.

AD 5830 Educational Planning and Problem Solving - 3 credits
An overview of sound planning and evaluation models as applied to specific educational problems. Discussion will include collaborative strategies to implement effective change within the school setting. This course should be taken as the final course in either the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership or the Professional Certification Program for the School Principal K-12.

AD 5910 Independent Study in Education Administration - 1-3 credits
This course provides the enrichment of the background of students in education through the pursuit of a special topic pertinent to their interests and abilities. This offers a chance for an in-depth study of a problem in the field of education. Consent of a faculty supervisor, the department chair and the Associate Vice President is required.

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Educational Leadership

EP 7010 Portfolio Development - 3 credits
The design and application of an alternative assessment approach. This multi-term course facilitates students' reflections over time on their professional growth while completing the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies degree. After exploring current theory and practice concerning portfolios, students will use the approach to document progress in the degree. Electronic portfolios will be a key tool as students communicate and document their growth. The portfolio will be periodically reviewed by a graduate faculty member and students will receive individualized feedback. Students will meet as a group twice a year to interact with faculty members, outside speakers and each other. At the culmination of the advanced degree program, the portfolio will assist students in an oral defense of their graduate work.

EP 7020 Collaborative Leadership - 3 credits
In this course, students will explore major concepts related to developing partnerships and communities of learners. Course topics include the change process, forms of school and community governance, school culture, the concept of collaboration and agencies and organizations involved in community programs and initiatives. Special attention is focused on planning and implementing system-wide and building-level networks. Students will develop and evaluate a framework for collaboration and demonstrate systems thinking.

EP 7030 Transforming the Educational Agenda - 3 credits
This course focuses on the development of a self-renewing capability inherent in professionals and organizations. Students will discuss the notion of transformation in the context of knowledge base, self-reflection and the socio-professional processes in educational change. Students will explore the integration of “ecological perspectives” within a changing society and the demand for greater tolerance of human behavior in the context of learning. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the need to keep student learning and development as the central core of educational change.
Prerequisites: EP 7020 and EP 7040

EP 7040 Planning in Education and Human Services - 3 credits
The purpose of this course is to develop effective collaborative planners. This course presents the major stages in the process of developing a strategic plan, including forming a mission statement, crafting and implementing the plan, and evaluating plan performance. It provides a theoretical and practical overview of the skills, strategies, and resources required through each stage of the systemic planning process.

EP 7050 Qualitative Methodology and Applied Research - 3 credits
This course addresses qualitative research methodologies with a particular emphasis on constructing grounded theory. Candidates will engage in the process, design and critique of qualitative inquiry and research. Organizational and community issues will be explored and discovered through the analysis of patterns of beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors within interpersonal and intercultural contexts. Descriptive analysis of initiating the inquiry, gathering and picturing the data, recording and analyzing data and evaluating the study.
(Prerequisite: EP 7020, EP 7030, and a course in research design)

EP 7060 Legal Issues in Policy Making - 3 credits
This course presents a discussion of ways institutions and their communities must deal with the legal and political environment in which they exist. Topics include current legal issues and how the stakeholders in society can use the law as a tool for Social change Institutions must advocate for positive change through the development of thoughtful legal policies and practices.
(Prerequisite: A course in school law).

EP 7070 Contemporary Social Trends - 3 credits
Contemporary social, economical, political, and educational issues are the core of the course. They are identified in a forum that provides opportunities for the students to research current methodology together to address problems that relate to the specific roles of the course participants in their work inside or outside of the educational field. Working collaboratively, course candidates explore short-range and long range problem-solving strategies directed toward increasing their awareness of community perception and expectations, techniques for facilitating institutional change, and responding to the nature and culture of internal and external political systems and environments as they apply to their work sites.

EP 7090 Critical Perspectives for Arts Advocacy - 3 credits
To be an advocate of the arts must mean in some degree to have given thought to the very nature of the arts and their function in human development and culture. This course attempts through reading, discussion, writing and forms of "doing art" to broadly circumscribe the nature of the arts and their function within the human experience. The readings will help facilitate seminar discussions designed to explore a variety of views about how the arts, once identified and defined within human experience and culture, contribute to human flourishing by opening up a more encompassing range of choices and possibilities. To be an advocate for the arts in this sense is to realize the intimate connections that the arts evoke, as well as to encourage the expansion of social vision through public forms of conduct and communication.

EP 7100 School Labor Relations, Negotiations and Personnel Management - 2 credits
Focus on policies and procedures affecting personnel management in the schools. Discussion of staffing, program and personnel evaluations, office procedures and record keeping, decision making and negotiations. Emphasis on collective bargaining statutes, case law, grievance processing, mediation, employee relations boards, union security provisions, scope of bargaining and the administration of the negotiated contract.

EP 7110 Arts and Learning - 3 credits
This course is designed to provide candidates with the arts leadership skills necessary for designing, implementing, assessing and sustaining arts integration models in diverse school settings. The course will focus on the multiple roles of the arts as mediation tools offering languages for learning and methods for instructions. This course will provide candidates with theoretical and applied knowledge of comprehensive interdisciplinary multi-arts integration supporting learning in, with and through the arts. Candidates will be introduced to the research based Integrated Instructional Model, which incorporates the components of Community, Problem Based Learning and Arts Integration. Candidates will explore the use of the arts and artistic methods through hands-on activities modeling arts-infused learning and instruction. Candidates will apply individual and group understandings to considerations of site-specific school change and sustained systemic professional development.

EP 7130 Shaping Policies and Practice s in Arts Education - 3 credits
This course is designed to provide candidates with the arts leadership skills necessary to effect and sustain changes in current educational settings toward a greater emphasis on improving the quality of arts education. Candidates will explore major concepts related to shaping policies and practices in arts education, while examining current educational systems with an eye toward systemic change. Connections will be made to the importance of sustaining and developing curriculum, sustaining arts advocacy projects and programs and transforming educational systems to embrace learning with, about, in and through the arts.

EP 7200 School Buildings and Transportation - 3 credits
The role of the school administrator in planning school construction projects, maintaining school facilities and overseeing the transportation of students is the focus of the course. Also emphasizes the relationship of facilities and transportation to the program needs of the students while complying with state and federal regulations.

EP 7300 The Superintendency and School District Leadership - 3 credits
In-depth studies of essential knowledge bases and best practice skills required to effectively execute the responsibilities of the district level administration, including the roles of the public school superintendent and assistant superintendent. Attention will be given to balancing three sometimes conflicting roles: instructional, managerial, and political, in an era of standards-based accountability.
Prerequisites: 6 credits of the CAGS core courses.

EP 7560 Special Topics in Educational Leadership - 1-4 credits
An in-depth study of a particular topic, contemporary issue or concern. The course will be taught by a specialist in the field or guest speakers who will meaningfully address the topic. Since topics vary, the course may be repeated with the permission of the instructor.

EP 7800 Educational Leadership Practicum - 3-6 credits
A collaborative supervised field experience in one of several cooperating institutions or agencies. The purpose is to gain meaningful work experience as an administrator through applying knowledge learned in coursework to on-the-job situations.

EP 7810 Arts, Leadership and Learning Practicum - 3-6 credits
A collaborative supervised field experience in one of several cooperating institutions or agencies. The purpose is to gain meaningful work experience (leadership in the arts) through applying knowledge learned in coursework to on-the-job situations.

EP 7820 Externship - 1-6 credits
This externship is designed to provide opportunities for advanced level graduate candidates to study/research topics of interest at locations outside the University, often abroad. These externship placements provide candidates with an opportunity to gain new perspectives, sample different career paths and network with leaders in education and related fields. Candidates are required to spend a minimum of 40 hours per credit hours in the externship placement and develop and present their research project.

EP 7910 Independent Study - 1-4 credits
Enrichment of the background of students in a particular field of study through the pursuit of a special topic pertinent to their interests and abilities through research. Consent of the faculty supervisor, department chair and Associate Vice President is required.

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Art Education

AE 5020 Contemporary Challenges in Arts Education - 1-3 credits
This course provides the opportunity for immersion in a specialized topic/area of study concerning selected arts form(s), arts history, multicultural arts traditions, special education and the arts, the arts and technology, and/or arts education. Guest artists, educators and professionals working in the field of the arts will be invited as guest instructors to share their experiences and expertise, as well as faculty members at Plymouth.

AE 5050 Elementary Methods and Materials in Art Education - 3 credits
This course will provide the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of the correlative roles of children's holistic learning, artistic growth and development, which will provide the foundation for the study and application of constructivist and learner-centered approaches to instructional planning and dialogic pedagogy applied to art education. Study will encompass content of undergraduate courses AE 2000 and AE 3050, and extend to an applied research project and expanded theoretical reading in Art Education. Readings, research, discussion, studio production and classroom observations will provide the framework for the study of art education as a discipline incorporating studio production, aesthetics, art history and criticism. Art materials health and safety regulations will be examined. A 10-hour school observation component is required.

AE 5060 Pedagogy and Planning in Secondary Level Art Education - 3 credits
This course provides extended study of holistic methodology and inquiry based on learning for art education and diverse student populations, with an emphasis on adolescent development and instructional planning at the middle and high school levels. Components include community and citizenship, multicultural education, diversity issues and inclusion. Standards-based unit planning at the secondary level will address interdisciplinary and multicultural social themes. A 20-hour school observation and teaching component is required. Study will encompass content of undergraduate course AE 3060 and extend to an applied research project and expanded theoretical readings in art education.

AE 5410 Arts in Education Internship - 1-9 credits
An art education internship provides a continuous field experience crossing two semesters during which interns are placed in two sequential field sites: an elementary and a secondary school placement, as student teachers in Art Education. The interns are supervised by an Art Education Content Specialist and will attend seminars for dialectic discussion as theory, practice and research are brought together. Accompanying the second internship is an action research project that will be presented as part of a culminating portfolio. This research project will be developed in conjunction with the course ED 5180 Collaborative Action Research. The field experience fulfills the student teaching requirements for New Hampshire K-12 teacher certification in art education. All the policies related to the undergraduate and graduate field experience apply to this course.

AE 5560 Special Topics in Art Education - 1-3 credits
This course provides a specialized offering by a specialist in a specific art education field. Students will participate in an intensive hands-on education experience. A departmental faculty supervisor and technician will be assisting the specialist in guiding the students in a focused environment. Students may repeat this course when offered under a different topic title. Summers.

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Art

AR 5200 Survey of Arts Projects, Programs and Technology - 3 credits
An overview of art projects, programs and technologies, this survey course acquaints the student with a wide variety of integrated arts experiences that have been successfully implemented into a wide range of educational, cultural and recreational settings. Commonalties between projects and programs will be examined, as will the qualities that make them unique. The latest in art technologies will also be surveyed in order to expose students to new possibilities in arts integration through technology.

AR 5300 The Arts in Society - 3 credits
An exploration of the relationship of the creative artist and the arts (visual arts, theatre, music) to society is addressed. The changing role of the arts will be considered within the context of the socioeconomic, historical, political and cultural forces that shape them. Particular attention will be given to the societal values that mold and are expressed by the arts in a range of cultures, both East and West. The role of the artist as a force in cultural change also will be studied. Summers.

AR 5400 Papermaking as an Expressive Art Form - 3 credits
Explores the many possibilities of combining paper pulps and fibers to be used as expressive 2-D and 3-D art mediums and utilizes the traditional processes and materials of hand papermaking. Considers paper-making as a component of the visual arts language system while exploring the many roles the visual arts play in the design and implementation of an integrated arts curriculum. Summers.

AR 5560 Special Topics in Art - 3 credits
This course provides a specialized offering by an off-campus specialist in a specific studio method. Students will participate in an intensive hands-on studio experience running for six days and five evenings. A departmental faculty supervisor and technician will be assisting the specialist in guiding the students in a focused environment. Students may repeat this course when offered under a different topic title. Summers.

AR 5700 Curriculum Development and Assessment in the Arts - 3 credits
Curriculum design, implementation and assessment for curriculum developers, supervisors, educators and students in the arts will be addressed. The course provides an introduction to the goals, history, content, theory and practice of arts curriculum in public education as an independent discipline and an integrated component of a child's education. Participants will develop a working knowledge of the field through the development of balanced, discipline-based curriculum and assessment models for the arts which may be adapted to specific school sites. Summers.

AR 5910 Independent Study in Art - 1-3 credits
Advanced work in a limited area of studio art, art history or art education, selected and carried on in consultation with an Art faculty advisor. Consent of a faculty supervisor, the department chair and the Associate Vice President is required.

EP 7090 Critical Perspectives for Arts Advocacy - 3 credits
To be an advocate of the arts must mean in some degree to have given thought to the very nature of the arts and their function in human development and culture. This course attempts through reading, discussion, writing and forms of "doing art" to broadly circumscribe the nature of the arts and their function within the human experience. The readings will help facilitate seminar discussions designed to explore a variety of views about how the arts, once identified and defined within human experience and culture, contribute to human flourishing by opening up a more encompassing range of choices and possibilities. To be an advocate for the arts in this sense is to realize the intimate connections that the arts evoke, as well as to encourage the expansion of social vision through public forms of conduct and communication.

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Integrated Arts

IN 5100 Educational Theatre: Process to Performance - 3 credits
Students will gain experience in the process of creating and presenting a community-based educational theatre piece for family audiences. Each practicum is individually tailored to meet student needs and expectations. Students will have an opportunity to work with a variety of theatre practitioners invested in the educational theatre process.

IN 5200 Multidisciplinary Art Experiences For Children - 3 credits
Students will gain knowledge and experience developing quality arts experiences for children through participation in a major integrated arts project based either at the University or in the community. Following this experience, students will have the opportunity to develop an integrated arts project within their own classrooms or organizations using visual arts, music, movement and drama to bring the curriculum to life. Class dates/times will be individualized for each student in order to ensure maximum participation.

IN 5210 Graduate Practicum in Integrated Arts - 3 credits
A supervised practicum experience in a candidate's school, employment setting or at one of several cooperating institution or arts organizations in New Hampshire where additional experience in integrated arts can be gained and practiced. Commitment includes a negotiated number of hours per week and a series of journals, a portfolio and meetings with the faculty supervisor.

IN 5300 International Arts and Culture - 3 credits
The Institute is an opportunity for students to explore a given culture through travel and participation in a specified integrated arts project. Institutes vary year to year in the country visited and the specific project undertaken. Past projects have involved performing at an arts festival in Wakefield, England, participating in a collaborative theatre project with Lithuanian and American youth, and performing throughout South Africa with a project based on writings from all over the world on peace and justice. Following the Institute, students will use the knowledge gained to design an integrated arts project for their classroom or organization.

IN 5560 Special Topics in Integrated Arts - 1-4 credits
An in-depth study of a particular topic, contemporary issue or concern. Taught by a specialist within the field being studied or as an alternative methodology. A faculty member will coordinate a series of guest speakers who will meaningfully address the topic. Since topics vary, the course may be repeated with permission of the instructor. Fall, spring and summer.

IN 5970 Integrating the Arts - 3 credits
Practicum-based course introduces students to the value and practical application of incorporating the arts into educational, cultural, recreational and human service settings. In addition to classroom lecture and discussion, a series of workshops with professional artists and teachers will allow students to observe a variety of teaching methods and philosophies. Basic skills and materials will be developed and discussed in creative drama, puppetry, music, theatre, poetry, art and movement. Winterim and summer.

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Athletic Training

AT 5000 Psychomotor Skills in Athletic Training - 3 credits
This course will examine the psychomotor skills that the entry-level Athletic Trainer must possess to effectively prevent and treat the injuries of athletes and others involved in physical activity.

AT 5010 Orthopedic Assessment I - 4 credits
A systematic approach to orthopedic assessment will be examined. Each body section will be studied individually, stressing the anatomy, myology, neurology, physiology, etiology, pathology and assessment techniques. This course will cover the lower extremity, trunk, abdomen and lumbar spine.

AT 5020 Orthopedic Assessment II - 4 credits
A systematic approach to orthopedic assessment will be examined. Each body section will be studied individually, stressing the anatomy, myology, neurology, physiology, etiology, pathology and assessment techniques. This course will cover the upper extremity, cervical spine, head and face.

AT 5100 Athletic Training Administration - 3 credits
This course will examine the knowledge, skills and values that the entry-level athletic trainer must possess to develop, administer and manage a healthcare facility and associated venues that provide healthcare to athletes and others involved in physical activity. Additionally, this course will provide the knowledge, skills and values that an entry-level athletic trainer must possess to understand professional responsibilities, avenues of professional development, and national and state regulatory agencies and standards in order to promote athletic training as a professional discipline and to educate athletes, students of athletic training, the general public, the physically active and associated individuals.

AT 5200 Pharmacology in Sports Medicine - 2 credits
This course will examine knowledge, skills and values required of the entry-level athletic trainer on pharmacological applications including awareness of the indications, contraindications, precautions and interactions of medications, and governing regulations relevant to the treatment of injuries to and illnesses of athletes and others involved in physical activity.

AT 5250 Therapeutic Exercise in Athletic Training - 4 credits
This course will examine the knowledge, skills and values the entry-level athletic trainer must possess to plan, implement, document and evaluate the efficacy of therapeutic exercise programs for the rehabilitation and reconditioning of the injuries and illnesses of athletes and others involved in physical activity.

AT 5255 Introduction to Burdenko Conditioning - 1 credit
This course will identify the principles for, and the relationship between, water and land exercises. Participants will learn how to use water as a modality to develop the qualities of flexibility, balance, endurance, strength, speed and coordination.

AT 5300 General Medical - 3 credits
This course will examine the knowledge, skills and values that the entry-level athletic trainer must possess to recognize, treat and refer, when appropriate, the general medical conditions and disabilities of athletes and others involved in physical activity.

AT 5500 Modalities in Sports Medicine - 4 credits
This is a comprehensive course in the theory and use of therapeutic modalities in a sports medicine setting. Principles of neurophysiology, pain control, the electromagnetic and acoustic spectra will be discussed and applied through lab experiences.

AT 5600 Research Design in Health Sciences - 3 credits
This course is designed to develop skills in research design, as well as to enhance the student's understanding of literature searching, reading and synthesizing of information in health science. In this course, students will conduct a review of literature to explore potential research topics. Students will develop a research question in preparation for their research experience.

AT 5610 Statistics in Health Sciences - 3 credits
This course is designed to be a continuation of Research Design in Health Sciences and will further develop skills in statistical design and research procedures. This course will outline the procedures for piloting and collecting data, and will provide guidelines for writing results, discussion and the development of a paper acceptable for submission for publication.

AT 5700 Instructional Strategies in Burdenko Conditioning - 1-3 credits
Students will learn and apply the instructional knowledge base on how to plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive conditioning programs based on the Burdenko conditioning method. This method identifies the principles for, and the relationship between, water and land exercises. Students will learn how to use water as a modality to develop the qualities of flexibility, balance, endurance, strength, speed and coordination.

AT 5710 Burdenko Certification Part I - 3 credits
The Part I (level 1, 2, 3) core program introduces the student to the philosophy of the Burdenko Method both on land and in water. Techniques are introduced that exemplify, illustrate and expand upon that philosophy. This learning phase is accomplished through written material, demonstrations and active participation. Active practice occurs both in large groups and pairs, under the supervision of the instructor. The student is then asked to teach that sequence to his or her partner and the instructor. The student will then receive feedback from the partner and the instructor. It is expected that the student will prepare for the practical and written exams. Prerequisite: anatomy, physiology and kinesiology coursework.

AT 5720 Burdenko Certification Part II - 3 credits
Part II (levels 4, 5, 6) expands on the techniques utilizing more complex movement patterns both on land and in water relative to rehabilitation, conditioning and training. This learning phase is accomplished through written material, demonstrations, active participation and feedback. Active practice occurs both in large groups and pairs, under the supervision of the instructor. The student is then asked to teach that sequence to his or her partner and is given feedback by both the partner and the instructor. Prerequisite: Burdenko Certification Part I.

AT 5730 Burdenko Certification Part III - 3 credits
Part III certification is designed to train a student who is already currently certified in Burdenko Part I and Part II, and committed to become a certifying instructor of the method. Upon completion and certification of this course, the student would be able to host and teach certification level programs for both Part I and Part II. Prerequisite: Burdenko Certification Parts I and II.

AT 5740 Aquatic Exercise for Therapeutic Intervention and Sports Training and Conditioning - 3 credits
This course provides students with the opportunity to explore the use of water as a therapeutic, conditioning and training modality. Principles of hydrostatic pressure, buoyancy, drag and turbulence will be introduced and applied in this student-centered, active learning course, Therapeutic, conditioning and training progression will be introduced from the more elementary exercises for rehabilitation and reconditioning through the introduction of aquatic exercises for strength and conditioning. Prerequisite: anatomy and kinesiology coursework.

AT 5750 Practicum in Athletic Training I - 1 credit
Practicum in Athletic Training is designed to provide the graduate student in Athletic Training some hands-on experiences with which to understand, recognize, evaluate and treat athletic injuries and illnesses using the range of skills required of an athletic training professional. Experience is completed under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer. Prerequisites: AT 5010, AT 5020, AT 5500, AT 5250.

AT 5760 Practicum in Athletic Training II - 1 credit
Practicum in Athletic Training is designed to provide the graduate student in Athletic Training some hands-on experiences with which to understand, recognize, evaluate and treat athletic injuries and illnesses using the range of skills required of an athletic training professional. Experience is completed under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer. Prerequisites: AT 5010, AT 5020, AT 5500, AT 5250.

AT 5770 Practicum in Athletic Training III - 1 credit
Practicum in Athletic Training is designed to provide the graduate student in Athletic Training some hands-on experiences with which to understand, recognize, evaluate and treat athletic injuries and illnesses using the range of skills required of an athletic training professional. Experience is completed under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer. Prerequisites: AT 5010, AT 5020, AT 5500, AT 5250.

AT 5780 Practicum in Athletic Training IV - 1 credit
Practicum in Athletic Training is designed to provide the graduate student in Athletic Training some hands-on experiences with which to understand, recognize, evaluate and treat athletic injuries and illnesses using the range of skills required of an athletic training professional. Experience is completed under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer. Prerequisites: AT 5010, AT 5020, AT 5500, AT 5250.

AT 5790 Advanced Practicum in Athletic Training - 1-6 credits
Practicum in Athletic Training is designed to provide the graduate student in Athletic Training a variety of opportunities to expand their knowledge of the profession. The practicum coordination, content and requirements are determined by the student's advisor. Repeatable.

AT 5800 Current Issues in Athletic Training - 3 credits
This course was designed to provide a forum for discussion of contemporary issues in athletic training. Presentations will be made by students, instructor and guest lecturers.

AT 5850 Performance Enhancement Specialization - 3 credits
This course is based on the National Academy of Sports Medicine certification program for the Performance Enhancement Specialist. The curriculum will follow the required content material to prepare each student to take the Performance Enhancement certification exam upon completion of the course.

AT 5875 Special Topics in Athletic Training - 1-3 credits
An in-depth study of a particular topic, contemporary issue or concern in athletic training. The course will be taught by a specialist in the field related to the topic. May be repeated with a different topic. Use of WebCT for support material is expected.

AT 5900 Directed Research - 1-3 credits
This course will give students valuable experience in research design, data collection and/or analysis by playing an integral role in a faculty sponsored research project. Repeatable.

AT 5910 Independent Study - 1-6 credits
This course is designed to provide enrichment to the background of students in athletic training through the pursuit of a special topic pertinent to their interest and abilities. This course provides an opportunity for in-depth study of a problem in the field of athletic training. The consent of a faculty supervisor is required.

AT 5950 Graduate Thesis - 1-6 credits
Students select a topic for study in consultation with their program advisor and related faculty. A time line, thesis proposal and defense are outlined. Two copies of the thesis must be submitted to Lamson Library and Learning Commons; bound copies are presented to the thesis committee. Students will be required to enroll in AT 5950 Thesis every term until thesis is complete. Repeatable. P/NP

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Business & Economics

Unless specific prerequisites are stated, graduate status only is required for all 5000 level business courses. All MBA core courses (*) are offered each fall, winter and spring quarter.

Business

BU 5050 Business Graduate Internship - 3 credits
A supervised internship in business for graduate students. The purpose is to gain meaningful work experience and apply knowledge learned in previous course work to the on-the-job situation. The internship placement must provide a new learning experience for the student. A work journal, reading in the field and a report on work experience are required. Permission of Internship coordinator, department chair and Program coordinator of Graduate Studies in Business. Prerequisite: nine graduate credits in business.

BU 5110 Managing Organizational Behavior - 3 credits
A review of theory and research findings in the field of organizational behavior, with emphasis on applications by practicing managers. Topics to be covered include perception, motivation, leadership, communication, group dynamics, conflict management and organization theory. Pedagogical techniques include case analysis, presentations, role plays and other experiential activities. Prerequisite: Behavioral Science competency.

BU 5115 Creating Organizational Health - 3 credits
The course is designed as an intensive introduction to the theories, methods and tools for building wellness concepts into the strategic planning process of organizations. The class will define the future of wellness and develop holistic principles leading to organizational health. At the completion of the course students will have an understanding of ways to institute a new wellness paradigm into organizational design.

BU 5120 Financial Analysis and Decision Making - 3 credits
A complete corporate financial management course. Content covers the classic areas of valuation, capital structure and budgeting as well as more specialized financial topics. Online version incorporates online course materials and exercises.

BU 5160 Seminar in Managing Human Resources - 3 credits
A review of contemporary techniques, practices and research results in the area of human resource management, with emphasis on the perspective of the practicing manager. Topics to be covered include recruitment, selection, training and development, performance appraisal, compensation, labor relations and collective bargaining, occupational safety and health and employee rights within the context of federal and state legal regulation. The case method is used extensively. The goal is to assist the line or staff manager in effective utilization and implementation of human resource policies and practices.

BU 5165 Training and Development - 3 credits
This course provides the application of learning theories and instructional development to the education and training of employees. Topics include instructional design, strategy, technology and the implementation, evaluation and management of training in an organizational environment.

BU 5190 Accounting for Managers - 3 credits
Budgetary accounting and cost accounting including profit planning and control systems, budget process, cost systems and their managerial applications. Prerequisite: demonstration of competency in Financial Accounting.

BU 5210 Strategies for Cross-Functional Analysis - 3 credits
Today's business climate demands managers who can make decisions involving the best use of an organization's scarce resources under conditions that change rapidly. This course demonstrates the power of problem-solving insights and uses a cross-functional approach. Topics to be covered include strategic pricing using game theory, forecasting techniques and demand estimation, cost analysis, linear programming and optimization under various market structures. Prerequisites: Macroeconomics, Microeconomics and Statistics competencies or permission of the instructor.

BU 5220 The Legal Environment of Business - 3 credits
A basic understanding of legal problems is expanded, analytical ability is developed and an awareness of the presence of legal problems that surround the businessperson is explored. Freedom of choice, taxation, stockholder status, acquisitions and divisions, antitrust, employment, administrative law and bankruptcy are covered as time allows.

BU 5225 Current Issues in Employment Law - 3 credits
A study of legal issues that affect employers and employees in the modern American workplace, including wage/hour regulation, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, workers' compensation, disabled employee protection, covenants not to compete, whistleblowers' protection and union representation.

BU 5230 Management of Organizational Changes - 3 credits
A study of the nature and scope of organizational change and development, from the perspective of the practicing manager. Consideration is given to the need for and role of consultants in this process, be they internal or external to the organization. Procedures to be discussed include survey research, job enrichment, management by objectives, team building and program evaluation. The case method will be used. Emphasis is on the role of the practicing manager in the control and facilitation of organizational change.

BU 5240 Seminar in Organizational Communication - 3 credits
An in-depth study of the variables affecting the transmission of internal and external organizational communication. While focusing on audience analysis, message transmission and business/media relations, critical skills such as listening, speaking, writing analysis and an understanding of nonverbal, visual and mass communication will be developed. Practical topics will include: organizational systems, conference organization, metacommunications, public relations, improved listening skills and presentational speaking.

BU 5400 Survey of Issues in Health Care Administration - 3 credits
This course serves as the introduction to the graduate Healthcare Certificate program. In this course students will be able to recognize and discuss the basic components of the United States healthcare system by learning various aspects of the industry, global alternatives and how a multitude of internal and external factors impact and shape our delivery system. Topics will be supported by information in text books, articles and Web sites. Students will use this material in preparation for written essays, presentations and classroom discussions.

BU 5410 Human Resources in Health Care Administration - 3 credits
This course will address managing organizational behavior issues and techniques with a specific focus on human resource management issues unique to the healthcare industry.

BU 5420 Healthcare Law and Ethics - 3 credits
This course is specifically designed for graduate students enrolled in the proposed Healthcare Administration Certificate Program and/or an MBA with a health administration specialty. This course will focus on the principles and theories of law as it relates to health care delivery; healthcare management and administration; examination of the applications of laws in relation to healthcare liability prevention and risks facing administrators, managers and practitioners.

BU 5430 Healthcare Administration and Financial Management - 3 credits
This course presents an in-depth review of the financial management of healthcare organizations. This includes but is not limited to budget formulation process specific to healthcare delivery systems, funding sources and payment methodology, managing working capital and capital budgeting, the unique characteristics of non-profit organizations, and financial analysis of such organizations. Students will also do case study analysis in the previously mentioned topics.

BU 5490 Capstone: Health Care Topics - 3 credits
This course is a seminar-style presentation of current healthcare topics. This is an integrative course that incorporates all previous coursework into a cohesive body of knowledge. The topics include but are not limited to healthcare policy, quality initiatives, marketing in healthcare, current issues within Medicare and Medicaid, strategic decision making and public health.

BU 5460 Graduate Money and Banking - 3 credits
Designed to provide students with a working knowledge of the roles of commercial and central banking in the U.S. economy. Topics of special interest include (1) monetary policy, including interaction effects with fiscal policy; (2) analysis of the role of monetary factors in our recent inflation-proof economy; and (3) the significance to the domestic economy of international financial developments, particularly the role of the "Eurodollar". Of special interest is the recent inability of the banking system to compete effectively for funds with other financial intermediaries (especially money market mutual funds). Prerequisite: Macroeconomics competency or permission of the instructor.

BU 5500 Small Business Problems and Strategy: SBI Part I - 3 credits
Student teams examine, research and present case findings and recommendations orally and in writing. Constant attention is given to those problems unique to small businesses. Students will go out into the field with the instructor as a team. Students will act as business consultants to a business in the area under the Small Business Institute Program® at Plymouth State University.

BU 5501 Small Business Analysis: SBI Part II - 3 credits
Required for a six-credit Small Business Institute® project that includes primary and secondary research, complex financial analysis and a comprehensive plan including specific recommendations for improvements in business operations. Final report preparation of findings and recommendations to the small business client are requirements of this course.

BU 5510 Operations Management - 3 credits
Examination of the nature and structure of decision-making in the midst of uncertainty. Formal techniques for measurement of risks and rewards are applied to case studies based chiefly on production systems. Concludes with a survey of current techniques for operations analysis, planning and control.

BU 5520 Negotiating, Collaborating and Leading in Today's World - 3 credits
This course examines the dynamics, constraints and skills needed in negotiation, collaboration and leadership. It focuses equally on using negotiation in business planning and in dispute resolution. Theories of negotiation are examined through current literature and specific techniques are taught through simulated exercises. The course is drawn from the fields of business, law, psychology, administration and communication. Also offered as AD 5520.

BU 5550 Investment Management - 3 credits
Combines modern financial theory with the real world of finance. The objective is to provide concepts and tools for practical investment analysis and portfolio management. Topics include security markets, tax environment, risk, fixed-income securities, common stock valuation, fundamental and technical analysis, concentrations, mutual funds, commodity and financial futures, portfolio theory. Emphasis is on successful strategies. Written case analysis. Subscription to Wall Street Journal.

BU 5580 Real Estate Entrepreneurship - 3 credits
Various methods of entry into this industry are examined. The roles and methods of brokers, developers, investors, financiers, appraisers and managers are analyzed using financial models, economics and law. The goal of the course is to gain a working knowledge that may be applied by the individual or by an organization.

BU 5590 Budgeting and Fund Accounting - 3 credits
This course provides an understanding of budgeting and fund accounting concepts appropriate for governmental entities, not-for-profits, school systems, and colleges and universities. The course objective is to enable students to understand different ways of constructing accounting information to be used by the various entities for reporting, planning and control. The use of accounting in decisionmaking will be the focus of attention.

BU 5600 Federal Taxes and Business Decisions - 3 credits
Tax laws and their effect on management planning and decision-making, as well as on personal financial transactions are of interest to managers and accountants. Representative topics include tax aspects of selecting a business form; tax factors in acquiring, using and disposing of land, buildings, equipment; capital gains and losses; nontaxable transactions; individual income tax; family tax planning; common tax traps. Prerequisite: Financial Accounting competency or permission of the instructor.

BU 5610 Contemporary Accounting and the Business Environment - 3 credits
A study of contemporary accounting issues as they influence the business manager and the public. The interaction of accounting and the total business environment is discussed. Some areas that may be covered include segment reporting, social responsibility accounting, the SEc today, current value accounting, the impact of governmental regulations on various industries, management advisory services by accounting firms, current cost issues in our society. Written research reports and oral reports are required from all students.

BU 5620 Auditing Perspectives - 3 credits
Theory and procedures underlying auditors' responsibilities in examining and reporting on financial statements of a business enterprise are discussed including professional ethics, auditing standards, reports, internal control and the selection, scope and application of auditing procedures.

BU 5630 Policy Topics - 3 credits
An in-depth study of a particular topic, contemporary issue or concern will be the focus of this course and will be taught by a specialist within the field being studied. Since topics vary, the course may be repeated.

BU 5680 Applications in Marketing Research - 3 credits
A study of 'decisional research' in business and its importance to management. As an integral part of learning the marketing research process, graduate students will be involved in actual, in-the-field marketing research process, from problem identification through final presentation of findings and recommendations.

BU 5690 Behavioral Perspectives in Marketing - 3 credits
This course provides an understanding of consumer behavior and its relationship to marketing management. Applications of concepts from psychology, social psychology, cultural anthropology, sociology and economics will be emphasized while interpreting current studies in consumer research and illustrating their marketing implications. Areas of concentration include: image management, brand loyalty, product positioning, attitude measurement, market segmentation and the consumer decision-making process. An applied orientation of behavioral science to marketing management. Prerequisite: BU 5700.

BU 5700 Marketing Techniques - 3 credits
The objective of this course is to help students develop a broad understanding of marketing techniques, strategies and tactics employed by the marketing manager. This course will cover the use of the 'marketing mix' elements as they pertain to the planning and implementation of the marketing plan.

BU 5720 Seminar in Executive Management - 3 credits
From a decision-maker's point of view, students will participate in a seminar involving middle- and upper-level managerial responsibilities, as well as discussions concerning "state of the art" methodologies appropriate to all levels of management. Case studies and group projects will be combined with informal lectures and discussions involving such areas as strategic planning, action planning techniques, policy making, managerial ethics, decision-making methods, control systems and the integration of all resources for optimum performance. Prerequisite: Basic Management core courses (BU 5190, BU 5120 and BU 5210) and/or commensurate work experience.

BU 5730 Current Issues in Marketing - 3 credits
This course is designed to explore the contemporary issues and challenges impacting the future of marketing management. Developments in technology, communications, demographics, consumerism, packaging, marketing information systems and non-product marketing, are some of the variables to be examined in terms of their current and future influence on the functions of the marketing manager. All other required marketing courses should be completed before entering this course.

BU 5750 Master's Research Project - 6 credits
MBA candidates may elect to do some investigation relating to an applied or theoretical problem in their area of interest. Normally it is expected that the enrollment for this course will cover two terms. The forms for the development and approval of this project are available in the Graduate Studies office. One copy of the final report will be provided to each advisor and the original copy will be submitted to the department chair. There will be an oral presentation of the Master's Research Project results to the professor and readers prior to April of the year of graduation. Requirements are expected to be completed by May in the year of graduation.

BU 5810 Seminar in Corporate Public Relations - 3 credits
This seminar will examine public relations principles, practices and theory. Specific topics include: 1) models of communication, 2) decision making, 3) methods of persuasion, 4) communication channels, 5) targeting audiences and 6) mass communication. Particular emphasis will be placed on business-media relations and crises communication.

BU 5820 Women and Leaders - 3 credits
This course challenges women to consider the cultures, climates and contexts that limit and support their capacities as leaders. Students will explore personal leadership styles, characteristics of effective leaders and strategies for developing themselves as leaders.

BU 5850 New Ventures and Entrepreneurship - 3 credits
The course focuses on business start-ups, providing an intensive introduction to business planning from the defining of a "primary vision" through market size assessment and strategic operations planning, to the financing, staffing and implementation of the new venture. Course includes readings on entrepreneurship, case studies of both small and large examples of successful new ventures and student fieldwork. Software available to help business planning will be introduced for hands-on use. Students will each prepare a formal business plan for new ventures.

BU 5910 Independent Study - 1-3 credits
Enrichment of the background of students in business through the pursuit of a special topic pertinent to their interests and abilities is offered through independent study opportunities. This is an opportunity for an in-depth study of a problem in the business field. Consent of a faculty supervisor, department chair, Program coordinator and Associate Vice President is required.

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Economics

EC 5460 Graduate Money and Banking - 3 credits
Designed to provide students with a working knowledge of the roles of commercial and central banking in the U.S. economy. Topics of special interest include (1) monetary policy, including interaction effects with fiscal policy; (2) analysis of the role of monetary factors in our recent inflation-proof economy; and (3) the significance to the domestic economy of international financial developments, particularly the role of the "Eurodollar". Of special interest is the recent inability of the banking system to compete effectively for funds with other financial intermediaries (especially money market mutual funds). Prerequisite: Macroeconomics competency or permission of the instructor.

EC 5610 Economic Issues in International Finance - 3 credits
The study of international finance (international monetary relations) covers financial policies, international loans, balance of payments accounting, exchange rates, reserve and payments currencies, and international liquidity. Of particular interest is the impact of the U.S. economy of international financial developments. Balance of payments adjustment under fixed and flexible exchange rates and under the gold standard will be considered in detail. Prerequisite: Macroeconomics and Microeconomics competencies or permission of the instructor.

EC 5615 Global Economics - 3 credits
The national economies today are all deeply embedded in an interactive global network with profound implications for both economic theory and economic policy. In this course, students will engage in theoretical as well as empirical studies of international economic relationships.

EC 5910 Independent Study in Economics - 1-3 credits
Enrichment of the background of students in business through the pursuit of a special topic pertinent to their interests and abilities. A chance for an in-depth study of a problem in the field of business. Consent of a faculty supervisor, department chair, Program coordinator of Graduate Studies in Business and the Associate Vice President is required.

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Counseling

CO 5010 Foundations of the Counseling Profession - 3 credits
This course provides foundational understanding of the philosophical and ethical underpinnings of the counseling field and professional orientation through an examination of theories, processes, competencies, and specialties. This course promotes intra- and inter- personal awareness and their relationship to the characteristics of effective counselors.

CO 5020 Counseling Skills - 3 credits
The course is designed to help students develop basic counseling skills. Through role play, practice interviews and tape transcriptions, students will have the opportunity to learn and practice basic counseling skills. The relationships among theory, case conceptualizations and counseling interventions will be examined. Ethical and culturally responsive practices will be emphasized. Prerequisites: CO5260 and CO5010 or SY6010.

CO 5030 School Counseling - 3 credits
Provides opportunities for students to understand school counselors' roles and responsibilities. Students will understand the development, organization and administration of comprehensive guidance and counseling programs. Also focuses upon decision-making within a legal and ethical context, cultural diversity and contemporary issues facing school counselors. Prerequisite: CO 5010. There is a 20-hour prepracticum field experience as part of this course.

CO 5050 Advanced Human Development - 3 credits
Focuses on a life-span approach to human development and looks at the constancy and change in behavior throughout life, from conception to death. Students will study human development in the context of a multidisciplinary approach and the larger ecological context of developmental events in human behavior. This course will have four major concerns: a) to identify and describe the changes that occur across the life span; b) to explain these changes in the context of maturation, early learning and societal factors impacting development; c) to review research and theoretical frameworks that have affected our way of thinking and d) study the interdependence and interrelatedness of all aspects of development. There is a 16 hour service learning/prepracticum field experience as part of this course. Offered each spring. Summer of odd numbered years.

CO 5100 Practicum in Counseling - 3 credits
A basic laboratory practicum for all M.Ed. students in the School Counseling and Mental Health concentration. The focus is on the development of basic counseling skills through lecture, demonstration, class participation, discussion, practice counseling with classmates, observation, counseling with clients, individual supervision and group supervision. This course has a 100-hour field requirement. Offered falls and spring. Prerequisites: CO 5010, CO 5260, ED5030, CO5020. Prerequisite or corequisite: CO 5780 or CO 5790. CO5770 is an additional prerequisite for Mental Health Counseling students only.

CO 5130 Psychopharmacology and the Biological Basis of Mental Health - 3 credits
Psychopharmacology and the Biological Basis of Mental Health course will explore the biological influences on mental illness. This will include an examination of the physiological basis of behavior, perception, emotion and self-regulation; the current theory and research on the relationship between biological events in the central nervous system and behavior; and psychopharmacological interventions. Prerequisites: CO5010 or SY6010 or permission of the instructor.

CO 5150 Eating Disorder Clinical - 1-3 credits
This clinical experience is a capstone course for those enrolled in the Eating Disorders certificate program. Students will be able to choose a focus on awareness and prevention, and education experience or a clinical experience working in an eating disorders treatment facility for 120 hours. Prerequisite: 12 credits of Eating Disorders certificate program. Also presented as HL 5150.

CO 5160 Eating Disorder Awareness and Prevention - 3 credits
The focus of the course will be on increasing the student's knowledge of awareness, education, prevention and treatment of eating disorders. Discussion will include diagnostic classifications; causes of eating disorders; history, prevalence and treatment approaches to eating disorders; a discussion of a wellness/holistic approach to medical, nutritional and psychological therapies; special populations i.e. women, children, males, athletes; prevention programs; resources; the latest research and information on becoming a coordinator of Eating Disorder Awareness and Prevention Week. Also presented as HL 5160.

CO 5170 Treatment Modalities for Eating Disorders - 3 credits
This course will be an in-depth study of the dynamics of eating disorders followed by an overview of the dominant counseling approaches used in eating disorders treatment and management. The focus will include diagnosis, psychological assessments, psychotherapeutic and other interventions, as well as clinical issues encountered in treatment. Prerequisite: CO/HL 5160. Also presented as HL 5170.

CO 5180 Nutrition Fundamentals and Counseling in the Recovery of Eating Disorders - 3 credits
This course will focus on nutritional education issues relevant to those interested in health and wellness for the general population, as well as those working with eating disorders clients. Discussion will include: basic concepts of nutrition science and nutritional needs, evaluation of weight management methods, investigation of food facts and fallacies, different diet plans, i.e. vegetarian, sports nutrition. Information will be presented on how the nutritionist, counselor or health educator applies nutritional information to their clients or students. The course will also include how to present information in nutritional counseling and education for the eating disorder client. Prerequisite: CO/HL 5160 or permission of instructor. Also presented as HL 5180.

CO 5190 Medical and Physiological Aspects of Eating Disorders - 3 credits
The focus of the course will be to increase the student's knowledge of the effects eating disorders have on the body's medial systems and the physiologic function. Discussion will include diagnostic criteria and a multidisciplinary, integrative approach to assessment and management of each disorder. Emphasis will be placed on the evaluation of each body system, as well as prevention and treatment of medical complications. Prerequisite: CO/HL 5160. Also presented as HL 5190.

CO 5230 Career Counseling and Development - 3 credits
An introduction to career development theories and their application to the counseling process. Students will understand and utilize career information and assessments as they pertain to counseling and career development. Students will apply theory and practice to current or potential work settings. Prerequisite: CO 5010. There is a 20-hour prepracticum field experience as part of this course.

CO 5260 Counseling Theories - 3 credits
Major counseling theories and their relationship to the counseling process are explored. Individual, familial and systemic models are presented along with dynamics and issues that reflect and cross theoretical perspectives. Students will be required to compare and contrast counseling theories and strategies, consider appropriate application of these strategies in diverse populations and develop a personal model for providing help and facilitating behavioral change. Fall. Summer of even years. Prerequisite or co-requisite: CO 5010.

CO 5300 Foundations and Multicultural Aspects of Parenting - 3 credits
Focuses on developing competency in a variety of areas surrounding parenting education, including the following: understanding of parental issues and concerns within diverse family systems; understanding the dimensions of parenting children from birth to adolescence; and knowledge of multicultural perspectives in parenting.

CO 5310 Strategies for Parenting Education - 3 credits
Examines the practical aspects of parenting education. Students will study a variety of parenting education models, incorporating features of these models into their own particular situations (e.g. schools, agencies or hospitals) and their respective populations (e.g. expectant parents or parents of preschoolers, school-age children, adolescents or children with learning challenges). Topics to be discussed include: delivery approaches, implementation issues, outcomes assessment, and trends and directions in parenting education. Offered according to demand.

CO 5320 Developing Family School and Community Partnerships - 3 credits
Focuses on developing effective family-school-community partnerships through outreach and family empowerment. The course will emphasize a systems perspective and discuss strategies to involve families and the community in children's education, including shared responsibility for educational outcomes. Students will develop assessment tools and intervention plans designed to bring families, schools and communities into closer and more collaborative relationships. Specific attention will be paid to working with diverse parents.

CO 5360 Interpersonal and Group Process - 3 credits
Development and awareness of behavioral skills that facilitate positive socioemotional-educational growth within interpersonal and group contexts, and the development of an understanding of interpersonal and group processes.

CO 5400 Focused Research in Human Relations - 1-3 credits
To formulate, develop and present results of a thorough literature search related to the student's area of professional interest. The student, working under direction of the course instructor, will carry out the research from design to completion.

CO 5430 Assessment and Consultation - 3 credits
This course will help the student understand and interpret the principles of assessing students with and without disabilities. It includes valid evaluations and their use in eligibility determination, development of individualized education plans and monitoring student progress. Standardized and non-standardized assessment techniques will be discussed in detail, including some state and national assessments. The range of assessments include intellectual functioning, interest inventories, achievement tests, aptitude tests, objective and projective personality assessments and non-test techniques such as observations and self-reporting. There will be a special emphasis placed upon the role of the counselor as a consultant to staff and colleagues in schools and other agency settings. Discussion of federal and state rules and regulations as they apply to the rights and ethical responsibilities of the professional and the population served by the professional. Special consideration will be give to the treatment of minority populations and children with disabilities in the assessment and consultation process and in the inclusive educational environment. Prerequisite: ED 5030.

CO 5460 Group Counseling - 3 credits
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of theory, practice and ethics in group counseling across the lifespan within clinical, school and other professional settings.  This course provides students an opportunity to develop group counseling skills through classroom facilitation and supervision.  This course also has a 10 hour experiential group counseling component, which is required for students obtaining their M.Ed. in Mental Health or School Counseling.

CO 5480 Adventure in Schools and Human Services - 3 credits
This course is designed to orient school professionals and human service providers to the history, theory and ethical practice of adventure programming. Students will become a part of an experiential learning community to foster greater transfer of learning back to their communities, organizations and employment settings.

CO 5535 Foundations of Conflict Resolution - 3 credits
This course is designed to provide students with the essential foundations to create workable conflict resolution programs in their respective fields of interest. Conflict happens, therefore there needs to be a process that will allow individuals to engage in interpersonal relationships, in any circumstances, productively and peaceably. The emphasis on the course will be how the process is used in the classroom, but it is not specific to this environment. Students will review many theories and concepts that can be used to create a peaceable environment within the classroom or workplace.

CO 5560 Special Topics in Counseling - 1-3 credits
This course offers an in-depth study of a particular topic, contemporary issue or concern. The course will be taught by a specialist within the field being studied. A faculty member can also coordinate a series of guest speakers who will meaningfully address the topic. Since topics vary, the course may be repeated with permission of the instructor.

CO 5560 Special Topics: Foundations of Conflict Resolution - 3 credits
This course is designed to provide students with the essential foundations to create workable conflict resolution programs in their respective fields of interest. Conflict happens, therefore there needs to be a process that will allow individuals to engage in interpersonal relationships, in any circumstances, productively and peaceably. The emphasis on the course will be how the process is used in the classroom, but it is not specific to this environment. Students will review many theories and concepts that can be used to create a peaceable environment within the classroom or workplace.

CO 5600 Introduction to Mental Health Counseling - 3 credits
Introduction to the mental health counseling field. Exploring issues of developing a professional identity, understanding the larger mental health service delivery system, being sensitive to issues of diversity, and integrating theory and ethics into ideas about professional mental health counseling. There is a 20-hour prepracticum field experience as part of this course. Spring. Prerequisites: CO 5010.

CO 5650 Critical Issues: School Counseling and Special Education - 3 credits
This course focuses on helping school counselors understand and professionally respond to significant issues affecting schools, school-aged children and their parents. The first part of the course addresses the needs of exceptional students in the context of schools. The second part of the course focuses on critical issues facing school counselors including Section 504, substance abuse, eating disorders, child abuse and neglect, anxiety, depression, among others. Prerequisite CO 5010.

CO 5670 Family and Social Systems - 3 credits
A review of the phenomenological field of both the client and the counselor in terms of personal development and the theoretical frameworks associated with social systems. Designed to enable students to identify and determine appropriate intervention strategies for both the environmental and internal variables associated with clients and their support systems that are commonly seen in counseling. Prerequisites: CO 5010 and CO 5260.

CO 5700 Critical Issues: Mental Health Counseling - 3 credits
This course examines models of crisis intervention, trauma and substance abuse treatment. Students will learn current intervention models, how to evaluate risk factors, and how to determine and utilize resources. Prerequisite: CO 5010. Fall.

CO 5770 Psychopathology: Disorders of Childhood, Adolescence and Adulthood - 3 credits
Course provides a clear, balanced presentation of the psychology of abnormal behavior including current theoretical models, research, clinical experiences, therapies and controversies. Enables student to understand psychological/psychiatric disorders as discrete clinical conditions and to be able to apply differential diagnoses. Fall. Prerequisite: CO5010 or SY6010 or permission of instructor.

CO 5780 Consultation and Counseling Interventions with Children and Adolescents - 3 credits
Multicultural counseling skill development to intervene successfully with children and adolescents. The application of brief counseling, play therapy and small group work with children and adolescents. Designed to provide counselors with the skills needed to effectively consult with teachers, administrators, parents and others. Spring. Summer of even years. Prerequisite: CO 5010 or SY 6010, CO 5260, CO 5050 or permission of the instructor.

CO 5790 Interventions in Mental Health Counseling - 3 credits
This course examines clinical interventions and documentation in clinical mental health settings. Students will learn and practice clinical counseling skills appropriate to mental health settings, documentation procedures and assessment strategies. Contemporary models of brief treatment, mental health consultation and prevention will be covered. An emphasis will be placed on culturally responsive counseling. This course is designed to develop necessary entry-level mental health counseling skills. Prerequisites: CO5010, 5020, CO5260.

CO 5800 Counseling Internship - 1-6 credits
An internship for students in the Self-Designed concentration of the Counselor Education program. Students are expected to gain experience in the area of specialization chosen for the degree concentration. The internship is designed to be the culminating experience of the program. Prerequisite: Completion of all major required courses and permission of the instructor.

CO 5850 Seminar and Internship in School Counseling - 1-6 credits
Personal, educational and career guidance, and counseling experiences performed under supervision of a certified counselor and conducted in a public school setting. In addition to the required field experiences totaling 600 hours, students must attend seminar meetings on campus with fellow student interns and the Plymouth supervisor to exchange viewpoints and feedback. Designed to be the culminating experience in the counselor Education program. Prerequisite: completion of all required courses, school counseling and consent of instructor.

CO 5880 Seminar and Internship in Mental Health Counseling - 1-12 credits
A 900-hour clinical counseling experience under supervision and conducted in a mental health counseling setting. Students must attend an on-campus seminar with fellow student interns that provides an opportunity for case presentation and professional development. Designed to be the culminating experience in the Mental Health counseling concentration. Students must provide evidence of liability insurance. Prerequisites: completion of all required courses in the Mental Health counseling concentration and consent of the Plymouth internship supervisor. Variable and repeatable.

CO 5910 Independent Study in Counselor Education - 1-3 credits
Enrichment of the background of students in education through the pursuit of a special topic pertinent to their interests and abilities. An opportunity for an in-depth study of a problem in the field of education. Consent of a faculty supervisor, the department chair and the Associate Vice President is required.

CO 7010 Foundations of Play Therapy: History, Theory and Special Applications - 3 credits
This course is designed to present a broad overview of the major theories of play therapy (history, therapeutic properties of play, developmental perspectives, beliefs, techniques) and the application of these theories to a variety of special populations and settings. The course is an introductory course and is one of the required courses for becoming a registered play therapist (RPT).

CO 7020 Child-Centered Play Therapy - 3 credits
This course is designed to provide post-graduate counselors with the development of therapeutic skills and experience in implementing child-centered theory in the play therapy process. Class format includes lectures, discussions, personal reflections, skill development, case presentations and videotaping with critique analysis. Group supervision is a strong component in this course.

CO 7120 Professional, Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling - 3 credits
The study of professional, legal and ethical issues facing clinical mental health counselors. Focus will be on developing professional identity, learning about ethical principles and standards underlying the profession, and being able to apply the law as it relates to the practice of counseling.

CO 7210 Practicum in Play Therapy - 3 credits
This post-graduate course is designed as an intensive experience in advanced training in play therapy counseling skills in the work with children. Classes will be a combination of discussion, video presentation, case presentation, personal reflection, tape reviews and group supervision. Students will have the opportunity to conduct parent interviews, creating treatment plans and provide observations of each child in this learning experience. Prerequisites: CO 7010 and CO 7020.

CO 7300 Counseling Supervision - 3 credits
This course addresses theoretical, ethical, legal, relational and practical issues in counseling supervision. In addition to reviewing the fundamentals of counseling supervision, the course will provide an experientially based opportunity to develop and practice relevant supervision strategies.

CO 7880 Mental Health Counseling Internship - 3-6 credits
A collaborative supervised field experience in the area of mental health counseling in one of several cooperating institutions or agencies. The purpose is to gain meaningful work experience through applying knowledge learned in coursework to on-the-job situations.

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Psychology

PS 5000 Psychological Foundations of Learning Disabilities - 3 credits
Attempts to provide an understanding of the neural, sensory, perceptual and attentional processes that underlie learning. The goal is an appreciation of how the human information processing system operates and how it can malfunction. Specific disabilities and their remediation will be discussed. Unscheduled.

PS 5910 Independent Study - 1-3 credits
Advanced readings and research, with conferences and oral examinations provide advanced students with background and specialized knowledge relating to an area in which an appropriate course is not offered, or in which they have a special individual interest. Consent of a faculty supervisor, department chair and the Associate Vice President is required.

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School Psychology

SY 6010 Introduction to School Psychology - 3 credits
This survey course will introduce students to the areas of assessment, treatment and prevention of learning, behavior and emotional problems in school age children. Students will become familiar with a variety of psychological issues within a school environment. Students will become familiar with testing inventories as well as alternative ways of assessing children with difficulties. Ethical topics and procedures will be discussed. Students will be required to demonstrate professionalism, academic and personal integrity, and become familiar with the diverse roles and responsibilities of school psychologists. The course will also determine the suitability of students to enter the profession.

SY 6300 Social/Emotional/Behavioral Assessment - 3 credits
To provide a clear, balanced presentation of the learner's social/emotional characteristics. The student will be introduced to the areas of assessment of behavior by interview, observation and norm-referenced techniques. Functional behavior assessment will also be addressed. Objective and projective techniques will be introduced and the student will have the opportunity to learn about the history and practical administration of these instruments.SY 6700 Practicum I: Assessment, Intervention, & Consultation - 3 credits
This is a 3 credit course involving 50 clock hours at a field site under the supervision of a certified school psychologist. It is intended for candidates to practice their skills in assessment, consultation, counseling, and prevention and intervention. An on-campus seminar will be given for candidates to demonstrate their skills and share their experiences. Typically, candidates would take ED 5150 Individual Intelligence Testing concurrently with Practicum I. Candidates should arrange their practicum placement prior to the beginning of the course to ensure a full semester experience.

SY 6710 Practicum II: Integration and Case Studies - 3 credits
This is a 3 credit course involving 50 hours at a field site under the supervision of a certified school psychologist. It is intended for candidates to develop a comprehensive and holistic perspective that combines early intervention, prevention, counseling, assessment, consultation, community resources, and systems interventions as they relate to individual case studies. Candidates will follow two or more children encompassing the entire special education process from the pre-referral stage to placement progress monitoring, and document the entire sequence including the extent to which those children have demonstrated specific measurable outcomes. An on-campus seminar will be given for candidates to discuss their experiences during the steps of their case studies. This practicum will accommodate both models of special education identification (traditional assessment and response to intervention). Candidates will also present videos of their consultation skills. Candidates should arrange their practicum placement prior to the beginning of the course to ensure a full semester experience. Prerequisite: SY6300.

SY 6800 School Psychology Internship and Seminar - 6-12 credits
As the culminating component in the School Psychology Program, this field experience will be done in a public school setting under the supervision of an NASP certified school psychologist. Students will also attend a seminar on campus to discuss their experiences, present psychological evaluations and interventions, and engage in mutual problem solving relative to dilemmas and issues encountered in the field experience. Prerequisites include completion of all required courses and permission of the internship instructor.

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Computer Education

CE 5120 Integration of Technology in the K-12 Curriculum - 3 credits
This instructional technology foundation course is designed to provide K-12 educators, school librarians/media teachers and administrators with an understanding of the ways that current and emerging technologies can be used to facilitate teaching, learning and managing instruction. Discussions will focus on issues, trends and current uses of technology in K-12 education. Lab sessions will focus upon gaining experience on IBM compatible or Macintosh computers, learning software applications with Microsoft Office, evaluating educational software, designing technology-enhanced lessons and utilizing telecommunications for K-12 curriculum integration. This is an introductory course and is specifically focused on educators wanting a hands-on approach to learning new technology skills.

CE 5140 Electronic Portfolio Development and Assessment - 3 credits
This course is designed to investigate the principles of assessment educational technology that relate to the design, development and assessment of electronic portfolios. Students will learn about the history, types, components, process, delivery, presentation and assessment of electronic portfolios. Student will be expected to define the assessment approach, construct an electronic portfolio and collaboratively design assessment tools that will be used to evaluate electronic portfolios. Additional areas of study in the course may include the influence of educational policy on the implementation of electronic portfolios, the role of the electronic portfolios in professional development and recertification, or innovate technologies used in electronic portfolio development.

CE 5150 Making Multimedia Meaningful - 3 credits
This course is designed to provide K-12 educators with in-depth, hands-on experiences with multimedia technology and the power it brings to student learning. Educators will discover how multimedia tools enhance project-based learning and authentic assessment while: (1) producing a multimedia presentation based on an integrated curriculum theme; (2) using computers, information technology and telecommunications for powerful teaching and assessment of student work; and (3) creating a project through teamwork with new technologies. As educators explore the significance of student-centered learning and teacher as coach, they will see how these new paradigms for teaching connect to their classrooms and schools.

CE 5160 Teaching and Learning in a Networked Classroom - 3 credits
The evolution of the World Wide Web from what is being called Web 1.0 to Web 2.0 has brought about a new way of teaching and learning in this digital age. The use of Web 2.0 tools such as blogs, wikis, podcasting, videocasting, and a host of other free tools are allowing educators to connect to knowledge and each other like never before. Learners will gain hands-on experiences with Web 2.0 tools and explore the learning theory that supports their use a networked classroom environment.

CE 5180 De signing and Implementing Network Technology - 3 credits
This course provides an understanding of LAN and WAN networking architectures. Students will learn the theory behind LANs and WANs and how to design both types of networks. LAN and WAN integration is stressed throughout the course. Some of the LAN architectures that are covered include ETHERNET, Token Ring and FDDI. All major LAN and WAN protocols will be discussed, including protocol theory. The course provides a range of laboratory and hands-on assignments that teach students about theory as well as how to design and internet work LANs and WANs.

CE 5290 Managing Technology in the School Environment - 3 credits
This course is an introduction to the technical features of information technology, especially hardware, software and network systems, used in educational settings. An examination of the responsibilities, knowledge and skills required of the school technology coordinator, including utilizing operating systems and applications to increase productivity, efficiency and computer health. Specific topics will include network planning and construction, client-server relationships, hardware configuration and placement, software deployment and imaging, print and file services, Internet connectivity, anti-virus measures, staffing and outsourcing, and planning.

CE 5310 21st Century Teaching and Learning - 3 credits
Educators need to integrate technology into their curriculum to transform student learning and meet the goals of the 21st Century. To succeed in today's information-driven academic environment, students need to know how to find, use, manage, evaluate and convey information efficiently and effectively. This includes not only knowledge of technology, but the ability to use critical-thinking skills to solve problems within a technological environment. Teachers wrap 21st Century Literacy skills into lesson content using a variety of strategies. This course helps educators plan and assess effective technology teaching methods, incorporate technology into any discipline, and develop key accountability and assessment strategies.

CE 5320 Web Enhanced Classroom - 3 credits
The Web-Enhanced Classroom is a six week course that uses technology to enhance traditional face-to-face (f2f) instruction. Online material is viewed as an extension of the classroom, and traditional lectures or classroom activities are linked with enhancements such as virtual tours, WebQuests, real-time information, maps, pictures, streaming video, audio clips, and open source course components. Web-extended classrooms allow learning to happen in an interesting and exciting way.

CE 5330 Online Extended Teaching - 3 credits
A hybrid course combines face-to-face instruction and web-or computer-based learning. Common features of hybrid courses will be explored including the delivery of the syllabus, effective online lectures, readings and assignments on web pages; discussions and presentations through online message boards, e-mail and chat; interactive tutorials and labs; and on-line assessments. By taking advantage of web-enhance instruction, less in-class time can be spent on mundane tasks and more time can be spent on collaborative, flexible and meaningful activities that incorporate all student learning styles.

CE 5340 Web 2.0, Collaborative Instruction - 3 credits
Web-technologies are shaping education in ways that have only been dreamed about before the advent of Web 2.0. The new web enhances teaching practices and student learning because new tools allow the user to publish and interact in ways never before possible. In Web 2.0 learners become consumers of information and need to become critical readers and viewers, ready to hit the edit button, in the age of new literacies. Educators must teach and model methods in which ideas and products can be published on the Internet. Web 2.0 provides the ability to work collaboratively across the virtual environment enhancing literacies such as communication skills and global awareness which has the effect of bringing down classroom walls.

CE 5350 Capstone: Becoming an Online Teacher - 3 credits
Moving from teaching in a face to face environment to teaching students online is not simply a matter of changing mediums; it also means changing instructional methodologies. In this six week course, participants will have the opportunity to experience online teaching by partnering with an online master teacher in an established middle or high school online course. Through observation, reflection and actively participating in the online classroom environment the participant will first partner with the master teacher to deliver instruction, and then will fully assume online classroom responsibilities.

CE 5540 Computers, Curriculum and Change - 3 credits
Computers have transformed how people learn, work and lay. Issues of philosophy, ethics, funding and training have spawned new realms of controversy. This course examines these controversies in light of current educational practice. Topics include equitable use, technology planning, curriculum change, funding issues, learning theory, professional development and pop culture.

CE 5560 Special Topics in Computer Education - 1-3 credits
This course provides an in-depth study of a particular topic, contemporary issue or concern. The course is taught by a specialist within the field being studied or, as an alternative methodology, a faculty member will coordinate a series of guest speakers who will meaningfully address the topic. Since topics vary, the course may be repeated with permission of the instructor.

CE 5580 Special Topics in Web-Based Learning - 3 credits
This course explores the integration of technology across various disciplines and topics. Instruction is offered in an asynchronous format. Action research projects, based on instructor approval, are assigned and reviewed through an independent guided learning contract. Projects, readings and Web links are assigned based on research topic and discipline. Since topics vary, the course may be repeated.

CE 5700 Leadership in Educational Technology - 3 credits
This course is designed to enable the educational leader to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to provide solid instructional leadership through research, decision making and modeling. Today's instructional leader must understand the importance and role of various technologies and how the financial expenses relate to human collateral such as professional time and energy spent creating budgets, scheduling, connecting with colleagues and evaluating staff. Credible technology leadership in today's schools includes the ability to model technology use in order to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position with the highest level of ethical and legal standards.

CE 5800 Practicum in Educational Computing - 1-3 credits
This course is designed to allow students to pursue, in depth, a personal interest in the field of educational computing. Students working with a faculty advisor will design and carry out an individual project that applies the knowledge and skills gained in the classroom to a real problem in their home district. Projects, which will vary with individual student interest, may consist of original research, curriculum development, programming original courseware, etc. The final report must be approved by the faculty advisor. Offered according to demand. Prerequisite: ED 5030.

CE 5910 Independent Study - 1-3 credits
Enrichment of the background of students in education through the pursuit of a special topic pertinent to their interests and abilities is offered through independent study. This is an opportunity for an in-depth study of a problem in the field of education. Consent of a faculty supervisor, department chair and the Associate Vice President is required.

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Adult Learning

AL 5060 Psychology of Adulthood - 3 credits
This course takes a life-span developmental approach to adulthood in contemporary American society and includes the major theoretical perspectives regarding developmental transitions and age-related tasks. The course seeks to acquaint the student with seven broad themes of adult development: (1) theory, (2) research,(3) changes that occur within oneself throughout adulthood—physical, cognitive, health, social, (4) personality characteristics, (5) meaning in life, (6) stages and pointers for a successful journey, (7) death and dying. Students use their own life experiences as a context for creating understanding in these seven areas.

AL 5070 Learning in Adulthood - 3 credits
The course focuses on the nature and process of learning in adulthood, especially in formal learning situations in business, industry, adult basic education and adult higher education. Also emphasizes the concept of learning how to learn and the ways in which adults function in independent learning situations. We will examine theory, research and practice from several different discipline perspectives to answer the question, "How do adults learn?"

AL 5080 Teaching Adults - 3 credits
This course builds on adult learning theory and examines the role of the instructor as the facilitator of learning. Major focus is on incorporating strategies for encouraging active learning, collaboration, self-directed learning and self assessment by learners into a variety of learning situations. Class participants will be involved in demonstrating teaching methodologies and receiving feedback from group members.

AL 5090 Program Design and Evaluation - 3 credits
This course addresses a broad spectrum of program development ranging from an individual course to a complete program of major learning activities conducted over a period of time. Participants will design programs based on their own special interests, for example, adult higher education, business and industry training, adult basic education, etc. Major emphasis will also be placed on designing program evaluations tailored to meet specified goals.

AL 5130 Educating for Adult Literacy - 3 credits
This course examines current theory and best practice related to adults' development of functional literacy skills. The purpose of this course is to offer useful hands-on experiences and strategies for teaching literacy skills as well as the theoretical background and relevant research in the literacy field that will assist in understanding and appreciating the problems of adults with limited literacy. Understanding the problem of illiteracy requires knowledge about the sociological effects of schooling, the effects of poor education, issues of resistance to education, learner motivation, and the physiological, psychological and societal barriers and incentives related to the successful development of literacy skills.

AL 5140 The Learning Workplace - 3 credits
This course deals with the professional learning needs and priorities of the workplace. It examines the variety of ways in which employees and their managers gain new knowledge and skills as part of their professional growth. Particular emphasis is given to the concept of the learning organization: its characteristics, how the concept of "learning organization" is implemented in different types of organizations, the benefits of a learning organization to both the employee and the organization, and the role that the professional educator or trainer plays in building a learning organization. Also included is the role knowledge management plays in the development of the learning organization.

AL 5150 Learning and Teaching Styles - 3 credits
This course examines the concept of learning style, or cognitive style, in relation both to teaching and learning. Participants will take learning style inventories as part of the class and will be involved in practical applications of learning style concepts through the creation of learning activities and assignments geared to the particular audience they teach. Emphasis will be on adolescent and adult learning but will be applicable to all levels and ages. In addition, teaching styles will also be examined.

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Adventure Education

AP 5600 Ropes Facilitator - 3 credits
Students will participate in and facilitate activities that include games, initiatives, and low and high ropes course. Students will learn equipment, spotting techniques, practice set up and take down of elements, gear retrieval, belay techniques and rescues that are necessary to safely facilitate a group in adventure activities. Additional fees required. Summer and fall.

Project Adventure

PA 5560 Special Topics: Project Adventure - 1-4 credits
An in-depth study of a particular topic, contemporary issue or concern related to adventure-based programs. Some of the range of topics include: adventure in the classroom, leadership skills, advanced skills and standards, adventure based counseling, approaches to prevention and early intervention, adventure programming, community partnerships and expedition training. This course is open to M.Ed. and MBA students.

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Experiential Education

EE 5110 Adventure Basics - 3 credits
The Adventure Basics workshop is designed to model the delivery of a condensed but carefully sequenced challenge course curriculum. Participants will learn both the basic technical skills of operating a challenge course as well as the facilitation skills essential to sequencing a program to maximize outcomes with participants. Adventure Basics provides an important first step for both understanding the flow and interplay of a group experience and for learning the skills to run an effective challenge course education program.

EE 5120 Advanced Technical Challenge Course Skills: Beyond Basics - 2 credits
Beyond Basics is an advanced workshop designed to help the adventure practitioner acquire the requisite skills to effectively facilitate a low and high challenge course program. Emphasis will be on developing a deeper understanding of challenge course systems and cultivating a critical eye for safety. Some of the specific skills covered in this workshop are as follows: knot-tying, proper use of equipment, belay techniques, leading edge climbing, and basic rescue procedures.

EE 5130 Building your Repertoire - 2 credits
Participants will complete 3 of the following one day workshops: Games for Any Space, No Props No Problem, Metaphors for Change, 10 Props, 100 Activities, or Teachable Moments; and complete a resource book of activities and facilitation tools that fit their professional practice. These workshops present a variety of experiential based activities focused on problem-solving, communication skills development, asset building and reflection. Participants should also gain an understanding of the foundations of experiential education and the philosophy of learning and community building through play.

EE 5140 Experiential Education and Differentiated Instruction - 2 credits
This course gives teachers new perspectives, tools and techniques for recognizing the varying learning styles and needs of their students, enabling them to design lessons that better engage all of the learners in their classroom. In an interactive collaborative learning environment participants will explore their own learning styles, how learning style impacts outcomes, and work with peers to develop differentiated lesson plans for their classrooms. Teachers will gain ideas, tools and specific activities for empowering students to take more control over their learning.

EE 5150 Experiential Group Facilitation: Beyond Basics - 2 credits
This workshop offers educators and group facilitators from diverse settings an opportunity to gain practical skills in group facilitation and develop and refine their facilitation style. In a co-creative environment facilitators will explore the art of facilitation and practice their facilitation skills. Participants will leave with a variety of practical activities, strategies, and tools that will enhance their practice as a facilitator. Through hands on program design and implementation practice, reflection and input from peers, facilitators will gain new insights, resources and tap into their strengths as an educator. Participants will leave with practical tools to enhance their practice as facilitators.

EE 5160 The Experiential Learning Cycle - 2 credits
In this series of interactive workshops: Adventures in Learning and Teaching, Activities for Academic Success and Teachable Moments, educators will explore tools and ideas for engaging learners in three critical aspects of experiential learning: creating a positive environment for learning, engaging learners in meaningful experiences that relate to core academic content, and reflective learning. Participants will earn 2 credits through completion of the three workshops and an experiential curriculum design project that relates to their professional practice.

EE 5170 Introduction to Low Challenge Course Elements - 2 credits
The course is designed as an introductory experience intended to model a condensed but carefully sequenced challenge course curriculum. Participants will learn both the technical skills of operating a low challenge course as well as facilitator skills essential to the operation of an experiential education program. Introduction to Low Challenge Course Elements provides an important first step for both understanding the flow and interplay of a group experience and for learning the skills to run an effective adventure learning and challenge course program.

EE 5180 Managing an Adventure Program - 2 credits
Managing an Adventure Program is designed to help adventure professionals manage an adventure education program and its many facets and details. The course is intended for anyone who has primary responsibility for the management of a challenge course site and/or adventure education programs at their school, camp or business setting. In addition to helping the challenge course professional learn essential management skills; the workshop also focuses upon improving one's analysis and judgment capabilities.

EE 5190 Independent Study - 1-3 credits
Enrichment of the background of students in education through the pursuit of a special topic in the area of experiential education theory, research, inquiry, or implementation pertinent to their interests and abilities. A chance for an in-depth study of a problem in the field of Experiential Education. Consent of a faculty supervisor and the Associate Vice President is required.

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Education

ED 5000 Social Behavior in a Diverse Society - 3 credits
Seeks to examine the manner in which the behavior, feelings or thoughts of one individual are influenced by the behavior and/or characteristics of others. Topics to be considered include social perception, attitudes, gender, social cognition, conflict, social influence, intercultural awareness, prejudice, discrimination, aggression and group behavior. Fall, spring and summer.

ED 5005 Social Psychology and Mythology across Cultures - 3 credits
This course will provide an in-depth study of the social/ cultural basis of behavior and examine the role of mythology as a vehicle for intrapersonal and interpersonal understanding. The major theoretical, empirical and applied lines of work in the following topics in contemporary social psychology will be explored: social cognition, interpersonal perception, attitudes, stereotyping and prejudice, the self, and interpersonal and group relations. Mythology will be employed as a mechanism for cross-cultural comparison and as a unifying construct to enhance multicultural understanding.

ED 5010 Philosophy, Ethics and Education - 3 credits
A study of the historical, philosophical and social-philosophic foundations of education. Emphasis is placed upon the ideas of the classical, medieval, Enlightenment and post-Enlightenment periods that have influenced types of American educational systems relative to their mission and purpose. Analysis of how these systems have defined ethics and the characteristics of the virtuous person.

ED 5030 Research Design - 3 credits
Knowledge and understanding of the commonly accepted research designs. Study of research instruments and statistics used in educational research. Wide reading in various types of research design. Critical analysis of research design.

ED 5040 Education and Society - 3 credits
Explores the elements of sociology, history and social psychology, the interaction of which produces the American public school. Reviews the social structure of the United States and its influence on curriculum, power hierarchies, the disadvantaged child, ascribed status groups, social roles, social perception, and beliefs and attitudes.

ED 5060 Theories of Learning and Cognitive Development - 3 credits
An overview of current theories concerning the brain, development and learning. Analysis of developmental concepts from birth through adolescence and adulthood. Discussion of language acquisition, thinking and learning styles, multiple intelligence and creativity. Topics include teaching, learning and assessment issues related to cultural diversity, technology and learning differences.

ED 5080 Instructional Strategies and Curriculum Design - 3 credits
Focuses on providing students interested in elementary or secondary teaching with prerequisite skills necessary for successful student teaching. Students will demonstrate competence in: knowledge of curriculum, lesson and interdisciplinary unit planning, organizing and delivering instruction, adjusting instruction for diverse learning styles, individual needs and cultures, evaluating outcomes of instruction and use of a variety of classroom management strategies. Seminars will address issues related to teaching and emphasize student reflection and evaluation of their teaching. All students will be required to complete directed observation, participation and teaching in an assigned school. Discussions of ethical practices and professionalism will permeate the course. Prerequisite: ED 5270.

ED 5090 Crucial Issues in Education - 1-3 credits
Explores significant problems affecting contemporary education. Focuses on identification of the problems, research and recommendations leading to solutions. Major emphasis on research elements. Unscheduled.

ED 5140 Assessment: Principles and Practices - 3 credits
The emphasis throughout this course is on the practical application of appraisal techniques in education. Critical concepts related to assessment and the integration of assessment into teaching and learning include: the role of assessment in teaching, how validity is determined, factors influencing reliability, avoiding stereotypes, understanding and using numerical data, using standardized assessment to improve instruction, ideas and strategies for mining and reporting assessment data.

ED 5150 Individual Intelligence Testing - 3 credits
Concepts of intelligence. Introduction to psychological tests.