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501 Methodology (3)
Independent study course in which students research and plan a learning agreement for their graduate program. Includes identification of graduate advisors, proposal of coursework and independent study to be accomplished, and preliminary determination of the Perspective project to be completed in 680. GIS.
502 Strategic Management (3)
Concentrates on decision making under conditions of uncertainty; explores the development of mission statements, strategic goals, control mechanisms, and alternative levels of strategy. Also listed under GCJA. GIS.
503 Behavior in Organizations (3)
Analyzes behavior in organizations and groups as well as the culture of developing good people skills within effective organizations. Also listed under GCJA and GHSC. GIS.
504 Transforming Organizational Cultures (3)
Concentrates on understanding the operational challenges of guiding organizations, including organizational and individual motivation and techniques for forming teams, investigation of the roles played in affecting organizational development and group performance, and issues of mentorship and succession. Also listed under GCJA and GHSC. GIS.
506 The Person in the Organization (3)
Provides an in-depth study of the critical components involved in the strategic guidance of human capital. Includes identification and implementation of practices and designs that are beneficial to both individuals and organizations in a way that produces long-term payoffs for both. GIS.
510 Influencing Effectiveness of Systems (3)
An in-depth analysis of the discipline of influence, specifically as it relates to influencing organizational effectiveness in an unpredictable environment. Emphasizes understanding of influence theory and development of a personal model. GIS.
511 Multidisciplinary Aspects of Aging (3)
Examines current theories of aging, health and longevity, and physical aspects of aging. Covers psychological elements of aging including memory, cognition, wisdom, and creativity, as well as personality stability and change. Examines social relationships across the lifespan, work and retirement, and successful aging. Also listed under GHSC. GIS.
515 Psychological Aspects of Aging (3)
Using the theoretical framework of lifespan developmental psychology, covers psychological aspects of aging from young to old adulthood. Includes discussion of Erickson’s stages of development as well as research methodology in adult development. Additional topics include personality development, motivation, cognitive development, biological development, and mental disorders. Also listed under GHSC. GIS.
516 Sociological Aspects of Aging (3)
Fosters an understanding of policy and program issues, health and quality-of-life issues, age-based politics, family issues, the field of gerontology, and aging in the future, studied through analysis of various positions on important and controversial issues in aging.
Also listed under GHSC. GIS.
517 Advanced Developmental Psychology (3)
Study of human development from an in-depth holistic perspective that takes into consideration a wide array of variables, including the interplay of biology, genetics, and environment. Includes major theories of human growth and development. Also listed under GCJA and GHSC. GIS.
518 Psychology of Psychopathology and Diagnosis (3)
Academic study of abnormal psychology and diagnosis from an in-depth holistic perspective that includes consideration of such variables as biology, genetics, environment, politics, gender, class structure, and culture. Also listed under GCJA and GHSC. GIS.
519 Psychology of Psychotherapy and Counseling (3)
Reviews a variety of approaches to psychotherapy. Topics include ethics, counseling styles, contributions of historical figures, social justice, diversity, and the strengths and weaknesses of differing perspectives in the field. Also listed under GCJA and GHSC. GIS.
520 Research in Physiological Psychology (3)
Investigation of the current research, emerging and promising trends, challenges, and dilemmas in the field. Focus on how biology, behavior, and experience interact. Areas of study include the communication of the nervous system, neurotransmission, the nature-nurture problem, classic and atypical antipsychotic interventions, mind-body interaction, and weight control. Also listed under GHSC. GIS.
521 Advanced Educational Psychology (3)
Orientation to excellence in learning and instructional theory across the lifespan. Primary focus includes analysis of innovative educational models that meet the demands of a complex world. Also listed under GHSC. GIS.
522 Psychology of Spirituality and Religion (3)
Explores the connections of spirituality and religion and underlying psychological life. A nonsectarian orientation incorporates diverse and challenging perspectives. Includes such topics as why religion exists, neurobiological manifestations of religion, belief development, and evolutionary psychology. GIS.
523 Psychology: Professional Ethics and Legal Issues (3)
Examines professional aspects of education, psychotherapy, and institutional guidelines protecting human and animal participants in research. Includes analysis of history, current aspects, and future trends. GIS.
524 Teaching Introduction to Psychology (3)
Development of advanced teaching competencies for novice and experienced teachers; emphasizes preparation for undergraduate teaching in psychology. GIS.
545 Cultures and Social Concepts (3)
Independent study course that explores examples of socially significant philosophies expressed through the medium of world literature. World views and their depictions are selected for potential interconnectivity to other interdisciplinary subjects. GIS.
546 Literature and the Environment (3)
Examines works of literature as commentaries on the making and destruction of communities comprising people and their surroundings. A historical, multicultural approach allows analysis of the tensions that have existed between human beings and their environments. GIS.
547 Early Modern Images of Rulers (3)
Examines challenges of leadership and cultural issues through studying Renaissance depictions. Provides a strong background for understanding perennial philosophies that influence current attitudes. GIS.
549 Format and Focus in Graduate Writing (3)
Focuses on organization and source usage in long graduate papers, content integration of complex material, citation and formatting systems, and expectations in constructing a thesis or major graduate presentation. Also listed under GCJA and GHSC. GIS.
550 Professional Writing (3)
Construction and analysis of graduate-level presentations according to the principles of professional communication. Also listed under GCJA and GHSC. GIS.
551 Grant Writing for Professionals (3)
Independent study course that introduces the various approaches to fund raising, with a major emphasis on grant writing for both government agencies and private and corporate foundations. Also listed under GCJA and GHSC. GIS.
555 Electronic Presentation (3)
Use of current Web editing tools to create graduate presentations on the Internet. Also listed under GCJA and GHSC. GIS.
556 Digital Imaging for Graduate Projects (3)
Provides the necessary skills to manipulate digital images through use of commercial software. Fosters improved presentation value of graduate projects through the integration of meaningful graphics, photos, and illustrations. GIS.
560 Critical Inquiry (3)
Overview of the history, philosophy, protocols, and resources pertaining to sustained critical inquiry at the graduate level. Also listed under GCJA and GHSC. GIS.
561 Internet Research for the Graduate Student (3)
Provides the necessary skills to locate and assess information, documents, research materials, and communities of experts in a given field; provides educators with a comprehensive understanding of Internet navigation and related issues useful in constructing assignments for their students. GIS.
562 Survey of Research Ethics (1)
Surveys issues of ethics likely to be encountered by graduate researchers, particularly in light of new and expanded roles that have emerged in recent years for institutional review boards and similar bodies charged with ensuring compliance and standards of protocol. Also listed under GCJA and GHSC. GIS.
563 Research Methods (3)
Focuses on methodologies for social and behavioral researchers. Includes formulation of problems, techniques and methods of gathering data, presentation and reporting of data, use of appropriate scholarly sources, American Psychological Association (APA) writing guidelines, the institutional review board (IRB) process, and ethics. Also listed under GCJA and GHSC.
565 Interpreting Statistics in Research (3)
Overview of statistical interpretation for evaluation of research. Also listed under GCJA and GHSC. GIS.
566 Statistics Concepts Review (1)
Surveys the major concepts of elementary statistics that are most prominent in research as well as real-world applications: data description, probability, normal distribution, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation, and statistical testing and analysis. Also listed under GCJA and GHSC. GIS.
570 Educational Strategies (3)
Covers teaching styles, learning styles, and educational theory and its application. Includes distinctions between pedagogy and andragogy. Also listed under GCJA and GHSC. GIS.
572 Working Across Disabilities (3)
Discusses society’s common attitudes toward and stereotypes about the disabled, as well as legislation pertaining to disabilities. Focus centers on the Americans with Disabilities Act and the need for “reasonable accommodation.” Also listed under GCJA and GHSC. GIS.
575 Public Policy (3)
Explores how theory, speculation, and social movements become law. May be taken with a fieldwork segment of 580 studying a legislative or executive process. Also listed under GCJA and GHSC. GIS.
580 Content (var, max 10)
Prereq: 501. Project-based learning designed in an approved Methodology proposal and assessed by a graduate committee. Enrollment of greater than 10 hours is permitted when approved as part of a degree plan. Also listed under GCJA and GHSC. GIS.
590 Special Topics (Mentored Content) (var, max 10)
Prereq: 501. Special topics classes taught by designated mentoring faculty; not used for project-based learning advised by a graduate committee. Individualized study includes syllabus, homework, and daily assignments from an assigned teacher and requires approval of the graduate dean’s office when proposed during Methodology. May also be used for other special topics classes as announced. Also listed under GCJA and GHSC. GIS.
601 Theories of Organizations (3)
Applies theoretical principles and methods to a variety of challenges created by human interactions within the context of business and industry. GIS.
603 Creating Value (3)
Study of concepts and methods of determining both individual and organizational performance. Examines differences between efficiency and effectiveness and how each governs organizational success. GIS.
610 Holistic Strategy (3)
Describes the analytical processes used to determine the parameters of a strategic plan, the difficulties often encountered in formulating such a plan, and the methods to ensure efficient implementation. GIS.
622 The Health Care Executive (3)
Provides health care professionals with the knowledge, skills, and background necessary to excel in the leadership and management of health care administration. Current health care leadership theories are explored and applied using case studies. Also listed under GHSC. GIS.
680 Perspective (8)
Prereq: completion of Content phase. Culminating project of synthesis that demonstrates comprehensive mastery of the subject area of a graduate individualized study degree. Assessed by student’s graduate committee. Also listed under GCJA and GHSC. GIS.
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