May 14, 2024  
Graduate Catalog 2009-10 
    
Graduate Catalog 2009-10 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • CCE 5300 - Construction Project Delivery


    A comprehensive coverage of the standard contracts between various agencies involved in construction will be described in the course. Analysis of traditional and current project delivery methodologies will also be presented. Issues related to insurance and bonding in the construction industry will be highlighted. Advanced topics such as alternate dispute resolution will also be covered.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites:  CCE 4310 and CCE 4360 or departmental approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
    Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)
  
  • CCE 5310 - Advanced Construction Project


    The course will build on the information that is normally provided to students in the undergraduate construction management courses on planning and control of construction projects. The focus of this course will be to provide the students knowledge of quantitative tools that can be used in planning and controlling construction projects. Topics to be covered will include cash flow forecasting, site planning, site administration, risk analysis, contract documents and contracts administration. Advanced planning tools such as line of balance, velocity diagrams, time-cost trade off, resource planning with applications to construction projects will also be discussed.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites:  CCE 4310 and CCE 4360 or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
    Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)
  
  • CCE 5400 - Transportation Planning


    Theoretical foundations of transportation planning, analysis, and evaluation methods. Theory and application of aggregate and disaggregate models for land use, trip generation, and destination, mode, and route choice. Travel demand modeling and transportation network analysis for evaluation of system alternatives.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites:  CCE 3300 or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass or Graduate Students.
    Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)
  
  • CCE 5460 - Design of Timber Structures


    Structural behavior of wood under loads; application of current timber design codes; design of structural components and systems in wood; mechanical properties of wood fasteners and connections.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites:  CCE 3380 and CCE 4400 or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass or Graduate Students.
    Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)
  
  • CCE 5560 - Foundation Design


    Foundation analysis and design for different civil engineering facilities. High-rise building, bridges and other complex structures such as piles, drilled piers, and caissons. Theoretical aspects of engineered foundations as well as practical applications are discussed.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites:  CCE 3360 and CCE 4400 or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
    Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)
  
  • CCE 5610 - Design of Wastewater Systems


    Design of wastewater collection and transport systems. Unit operations in wastewater treatment; physical, chemical and biological processes for treatment of wastewater; sludge treatment and disposal; design of a wastewater treatment plant; site visits to wastewater treatment plants.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite:  CHEG 2610 and ME 3560.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit.
  
  • CCE 6020 - Modeling and Analysis of Civil Engineering Applications


    The course covers some major numerical modeling and analysis methods that are useful for civil engineering applications. The topics include ordinary differential equations, system of linear equations, matrix and its engineering application, eigenvalue problems, Fourier analysis, partial differential equations, boundary value problems and optimization techniques.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6040 - Advanced Structural Analysis


    Development and application of nonlinear matrix analysis techniques; analysis of civil structures using plastic analysis theory, stability of frames, analysis of thin-shell structures, shear wall, and introduction to finite element method.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students only.
  
  • CCE 6060 - Dynamic Analysis of Structures


    Analysis and design of structural systems subjected to dynamic loading; characterization of dynamic loads; response of lumped and distributed parameter systems of one and many degrees-of-freedom; approximate design methods; introduction to earthquake analysis and design.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites:  CCE 4480 or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6100 - Civil Systems Analysis


    An introduction to systems approach to analyze and design civil systems. Topics include the identification and formulation of civil engineering systems. modeling the problems and their solution techniques. Modeling approaches include linear programming, simplex method, network analysis, simulation, and decision theory.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6110 - Traffic Operations and Management


    This course deals with the application of traffic engineering and control concepts, including data collection, analysis, and traffic control systems design to traffic operations and management. Traffic engineering studies, traffic flow theory, traffic control devices, traffic signal control and ramp metering systems, and intelligent transportation systems will also be addressed.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6310 - Design and Analysis of Construction Operations


    The basic objective of the course will be to provide the students the knowledge to design and analyze construction operations and processes.  The course is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of discrete event simulation methodologies. The CYCLic Operations NEtwork (CYCLONE) modeling methodology will be used as the basis for design and analysis of construction operations. Recent advancements in the area of simulation based project planning will also be provided. Issues related to object-oriented simulation, hierarchical and modular simulation, query based simulation, and web based simulation will also be highlighted in this course.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites:  CCE 4310 and CCE 4360 or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6320 - Construction Project Control


    The course will involve instruction on a number of topics related to the administration of construction contracts. The major focus of the course will be on topics such as financial control, cost control, schedule update and monitoring, integrated project management systems, and computer integrated construction. Cost/Schedule Control Systems Criteria (C/SCSC) will be used to demonstrate the importance of monitoring, updating, and control functions on a construction project.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites:  CCE 4310 and CCE 4360 or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6330 - Design of Construction Systems


    This course will focus on construction practices, construction equipment, construction methods, and construction productivity. It will provide the students with an overview of issues related to construction site logistics such as temporary structures, shoring structures, and supporting structures. Knowledge of structural analysis and design and construction practices will form the basis of this course.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites:  CCE 3360 and CCE 3860 or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6340 - Quality Management in Construction


    This course addresses various quality management concepts applied to construction. The people and process aspects of quality in enhancing construction performance are addressed in detail. All quality applications in construction, including Total Quality in construction, lean construction, construction supply chain and construction quality assurance are discussed.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites:  CCE 4310 and CCE 4360 or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6350 - Project Cost Estimating


    Introduce a general overview of construction cost estimating. Techniques and procedures used for estimating cost of construction projects, which include cost estimating process; elements of project cost; conceptual and detailed cost estimation methods; risk assessment and range estimating. New and old version of the work breakdown structure applied in building projects besides the WBS used by Department of Transportation is covered. Different computer applications used in building construction cost estimating and infrastructure projects are going to be used during this course. (software used includes: Timberline, R.S. Means, MERL).

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6360 - Life Cycle Cost Management and Analysis


    Introduction to a general overview of building economics analysis through the application of time value of money concept. Financing strategies for construction projects and profitability analysis are introduced. The correlation of Value Engineering and Life Cycle Costing Analysis of construction projects is addressed in detail. Break Even, Sensitivity and Risk analysis are discussed due to their application importance in project Life Cycle Costing. Life Cycle Costing of infrastructure projects through the application of Assets Management is studied and the deficiencies that most transportation agencies are facing in its application are highlighted.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6390 - Civil Engineering Seminar


    This course will allow graduate students to explore the recent advancements in the areas of structures, transportation, and construction engineering and management. A series of presentations by the graduate students, industry experts, visiting scholars, and the faculty will provide a broad information base to students enrolled in this course.

    Credits: 1-3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only. This course is repeatable.
  
  • CCE 6480 - Finite Element Applications


    The course focuses on the study of finite element applications to common engineering problems including linear static, heat transfer, flow through porous medium, seepage, resistivity, etc. During the course, ABAQUS and HyperMesh are used as analysis and pre/post-processing tools.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite:  CCE 6040 or departmental approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6510 - Advanced Structural Systems Design


    Principles of design of steel and reinforced concrete structural building systems, as well as the behavior of steel, reinforced concrete, and composite members will be studied. Projects involving analysis and design concepts for both steel and reinforced concrete structures will be assigned.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6520 - Prestressed Concrete Design


    Theory and design of prestressed concrete members and structural systems; pre- and post-tensioning of components; loss of pre-stress; proportioning of flexural members; and deflections.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite:  CCE 4500 or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6530 - Traffic Model and Simulation


    Understanding macroscopic and microscopic traffic flow models and applying simulation techniques to modeling traffic phenomena; application of traffic flow models to traffic operation studies; issues in data needs and model validation; incorporating advanced traffic operation and ITS technologies into traffic simulation models; advanced transportation simulation models.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6540 - Traffic Safety Engineering


    Reasons causing traffic accidents, factors affecting traffic safety, countermeasures representing traffic crashes, applications of statistical modeling techniques to accident pattern and traffic conflict analysis, assessment of safety effectiveness, traffic safety policies and advanced technologies.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6850 - Advanced Design Project


    Students pursuing the design option for the graduate degree in civil engineering will enroll in this course when conducting the design project. Students enrolled in this course will work under the direction of their graduate program advisor.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite:  Instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6960 - Advanced Topics in Civil Engineering


    New or special topics on advanced developments in different aspects of civil engineering will be provided. Specific topics and prerequisites are identified by the instructor and will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite:  Department approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 7000 - Master’s Thesis


    Please refer to the Graduate College section for a course description.

    Credits: 1-6 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 7100 - Independent Research


    Please refer to the Graduate College section for a course description.

    Credits: 2-6 hours

  
  • CECP 5200 - Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling


    This course surveys the role of the rehabilitation counselor in establishing eligibility, planning services, the tracking system, counseling, case management, work evaluation, work adjustment, supported employment, transition, client assistance programs, job analysis, job development, postemployment, and advocacy. Major emphasis is given to the operation of the state vocational/federal system.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
  
  • CECP 5830 - Workshops in Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology


    Workshops designed to enhance skill development related to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology practices. Open to all students, but is not intended for counseling majors.

    Credits: 1-4 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • CECP 6010 - Research Methods


    The study of research designs and techniques utilized in the field of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology. Students are expected to formulate and submit a research project in their area of specialization.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6020 - Group Dynamics and Procedures


    The study of group dynamics, i.e., the nature of groups and the laws affecting group development and process. An analysis of the various group procedures and the process associated with these procedures.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6030 - Tests and Measurement


    Designed to develop skills in analyzing, scoring, administering, and interpreting standardized tests. Students will examine selected aptitude, achievement, intelligence, personality and vocational instruments, as well as analyze their use in the student’s area of specialization. Issues related to testing will be reviewed, including legal matters, ethical concerns, and use of tests with persons of varying social, economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6040 - Counseling Techniques


    An introductory laboratory study of the concepts and skills required in interviewing and counseling. In addition to developing basic techniques and skills, special attention will be given to the impact of interview settings, interviewer/counselor attire, sex, ages of clients, and their social, economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis.
  
  • CECP 6050 - Professional Issues and Ethics


    Identification and discussion of issues in counseling, psychological services, and related programs will be the focus of this course. The study of ethical standards of relevant professional organizations. A presentation of case studies applicable to an understanding of current issues, multicultural concerns, legal decisions, and ethics in the field.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6070 - Multicultural Counseling and Psychology


    This course is designed to help students develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes for more effective work as helping professionals with culturally different groups and individuals. Substantial attention is given to interpersonal issues, concerns related to different cultures, and programming in a variety of settings.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6080 - Counseling and Life Span Development


    The course addresses counseling implications for assessing and enhancing human development across the lifespan. The content includes: (a) theories of human development; (b) theories of learning and personality development; (c) human behavior, including an understanding of developmental crises, disability, exceptional behavior, addictive behavior, psychopathology, and situational and environmental factors that affect both normal and abnormal behavior; (d) the stages of family development; and (e) strategies for facilitating optimum development over the life span.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6100 - Career Development: Theory and Practice


    Course content includes: (1) a study of the world of work as it impacts the psychological and sociological life of the individual; (2) an examination of career development theory, decision-making, and the application to counseling and psychotherapy; (3) the identification of informational resources related to career choice; and (4) an exploration of the needs and concerns of clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6110 - Theories of Counseling


    The nature, rationale, development, research and use of theories in counseling are studied. Major points of view including the psychoanalytic, cognitive, behavioral, phenomenological, existential, and family systems perspectives are studied and compared. Models of counseling that are consistent with current professional research and practice in the field and application of theory and intervention strategies to case studies are included.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6120 - Counseling Practicum


    This course emphasizes practical work in the student’s area of specialization. Counseling experiences are provided in a laboratory setting so that students can apply knowledge and skills acquired during previous studies. Each student, by participation and observation, will be expected to work with clients from differing social, economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

    Credits: 4 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis.
  
  • CECP 6130 - Field Practicum


    A supervised field placement in a setting appropriate to the student’s M.A. option arranged in consultation with advisor and department coordinator. A minimum of 600 clock hours on site are required for all M.A. options.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Consent of advisor.

    Credits: 2-6 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis.
  
  • CECP 6210 - Psychopathology: Classification and Treatment


    Basic concepts of history, current paradigms, and assessment of psychopathology with special emphasis on the APA diagnostic classification system and counseling/clinical approaches to treatment.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6220 - Psychoeducational Consultation


    A study of the process of consultation with emphasis upon methods, stages and strategies used with individuals, small groups and organizations. Consideration will be given to the consultant’s role in psycho-affective education and primary prevention.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6230 - College Student Development


    Explores the nature and development of college students pertaining to student affairs. Theories of college student development, administrative strategies and techniques of program implementation are studied.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6270 - Community Counseling and Administration


    This course addresses a broad range of policies and procedures related to counseling and the administration of counseling services in a range of community settings. Selected principles of program evaluation drawn from various organizational settings will be discussed. The history, role and function of counselors in community settings will be analyzed. Evolving directions in the field of counselor education, including biopsychosocial assessment and diagnosis, will be addressed. Specific attention will be given to the unique role that counselors play in assessment and diagnosis in community settings.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6280 - Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling


    This course provides an overview of professional clinical mental health counseling including historical perspectives; ethical and legal issues; licensure, certification, and other credentialing; as well as rules and functions of clinical mental health counselors. Students will have opportunities to interact with mental health counselors, assess community mental health needs, and learn about the organization and function of mental health agencies. Additionally, counseling implications for working with racial minority and other disenfranchised groups will also be discussed.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students only.
  
  • CECP 6290 - Organization and Principles of Elementary School Guidance


    A thorough investigation of philosophical concepts and principles underlining counseling and pupil personnel programs in elementary schools. The history, organization, and administration of the program services are surveyed and practical application of concepts are required.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6300 - Organization and Principles of Secondary School Guidance


    Enables students to understand, apply, and formulate programs of guidance as they apply to secondary schools. In particular the history, philosophy, role, function, organization, administration, and development of guidance will be examined in depth so that the counselor in preparation will have the necessary skills to assume an entry level position in secondary education.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6340 - Causes of Substance Abuse


    This course will examine the three major theories that explain the causes of psychoactive substance use: the biological, psychological, and sociological. The historical responses of society to substance use such as strategies including control, prevention, intervention, and treatment will be outlined and the research of various epidemiologic patterns and social correlates of substance use will also be studied.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students only.
    Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with ADA 6060 and SWRK 6530.
  
  • CECP 6350 - Foundations of College Counseling


    This course explores college counseling as a profession, examines the diverse characteristics of today’s college students, and details the variety of roles and services provided by college counselors. It provides an overview of the holistic, developmentally-based professional of college counseling.

    Credits: 4 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate students only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6360 - Recovery Oriented Systems of Care


    This course will examine the understanding that recovery from substance abuse and dependency is a process of change which occurs within a systemic model of care that includes prevention, intervention, treatment, and management of substance abuse disorders. Students will have exposure to various substance abuse screening and assessment instruments, counseling strategies, and treatment modalities in order to assess, treat, and refer to the appropriate service providers along the continuum of care.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students only.
    Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with ADA 6340 and SWRK 6550.
  
  • CECP 6400 - Principles of Human Resources Development


    The course provides an overview of the human resource development (HRD) function in an organization. This includes the role of the HRD professional, the nature of HRD structure and function, and the planning and operation of HRD. Special emphasis in the course is devoted to analysis of the HRD function in any organization to identify those elements and characteristics of HRD associated with successful, state-of-the-art and worthwhile operations. The course is a prerequisite for all HRD concentration students, and a good choice for any other person who wishes to gain a critical understanding of the HRD (staff development, inservice education) function.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6410 - Fundamentals of Needs Analysis


    Development of skills in identifying organizational needs for performance improvement related to human resources development. The course is intended for persons whose current or future professional roles involve them in the development of learning strategies and interventions to promote individual and organizational change. The course will emphasize a holistic, performance-oriented problem solving approach to needs analysis. The goals of the course are: 1) to familiarize students with principles and strategies related to needs analysis, and 2) to provide students with opportunities to develop skill in applying needs analysis concepts and methods.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6420 - Evaluation of Human Resources Development Transfer and Impact


    The course addresses the theories, methods, and issues addressed by human resources development (HRD) practitioners as they recommend, design, install, and assess HRD interventions to meet needs in organizations. Evaluation of HRD interventions is viewed from a macro level versus the micro (instructional design) level to help students develop an understanding of the larger range of organizational and human performance factors that impinge on successful HRD efforts. Students analyze one or more major HRD interventions for a real or hypothetical organization, including plans for creating the pre- and post- training organizational environment needed to impact effective performance, and design and evaluation approach to assure and assess the quality of the intervention.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6430 - Project Management in Human Resources Development


    This course responds to both general project management concerns as well as the particular demands and problems associated with managing human resources development and other educational projects. Students will develop an understanding of project management needs, problems, concepts and strategies. They will be introduced to and practice particular project management skills, such as project definition, work flow analysis, dependency charting, budgeting, planning, etc. Emphasis in the course is on acquisition of practical skills and knowledge. The course is intended especially for persons who have recently or will in the near future assume responsibility for managing a project and have had little previous management experience.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6440 - Learning and Organizational Effectiveness


    Examination of characteristics and elements of effective organizations that can be positively impacted by educational concepts and interventions, with special attention to the roles of individual and organizational learning in organizational effectiveness, development of skills in conceptualizing, planning, and designing the use of human resources development (HRD) to improve organization effectiveness efforts in real and hypothetical settings.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Completion of HRD required core, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6450 - Practicum in Human Resources Development


    This course is a supervised practicum integrated with a class meeting component. Students work together on human resources development projects with real clients in the Kalamazoo area. The bulk of work takes place in the field, in project work and client contact. Class meeting sessions will be spent in project reviews and group problem solving. Students will develop consultation skills and gain experience in solving HRD application problems.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6500 - Intellectual Assessment


    This course provides instruction in clinical assessment with primary emphasis on individually administered intelligence tests. Emphasis is placed on accuracy of administration, scoring, and interpretation of psychological results via written and oral reports. Laboratory experience provides instruction in the administration of the Wechsler scales, Binet IV, and other individually administered measures of intellectual functioning. Additional topics include theories of intellectual development, neuropsychological assessment, test bias, and procedures for non-biased assessment.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CECP 6030.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6510 - Personality Assessment


    Survey of theory of personality assessment and the basic concepts of non-projective measurement, with emphasis on the administration, scoring, and interpretation of various instruments. Primary attention given to the MMPI. Additional emphasis includes study of the Millon, 16-PF, CPI, and other measures.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CECP 6030.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6610 - Foundations of Systemic Family Therapy


    An in depth focus on the theoretical foundations of family therapy. Emphasis is placed on systems theory and recent theoretical developments. Nomenclature and concepts particular to family therapy are stressed. Course content also includes an overview of the historical development, major models, and diversity issues related to family therapy.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6620 - Couple Interaction and Therapy


    Application of a systemic perspective to the assessment and treatment of couples who are seeking therapy. Models of couple therapy are examined and applied to problems common to couples. Attention is given to gender, race, culture, and couple forms.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CECP 6610.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6630 - Family Interaction and Therapy


    Application of a systemic perspective to the assessment and treatment of families who are seeking therapy. Models of family therapy are examined and applied to a variety of families and common problems. Multicultural and gender perspectives on family life are integrated in course content.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CECP 6610.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6640 - Seminar on Families and Family Therapy


    This advanced seminar course will address current issues faced by couples and families and focus on recent developments in couple and family therapy to meet the needs of contemporary couples and families of various forms. Emphasis is placed on post-modern approaches. A collaborative style will invite students to actively engage as teachers/learners. Articulation of one’s evolving personal approach to therapy and the development of expertise in a particular area within family therapy will promote students’ professional development.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CECP 6620 or 6630.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6650 - Sex Therapy


    The subject of human sexuality is examined from a variety of social, physiological, and cultural viewpoints. Various forms of sexual dysfunction are studied and examined for understanding of both physiological and psychological components and role of each in the dysfunction. Finally, there is in-depth study of current approaches to therapy as well as attention to other issues such as conjoint treatment of couples, resistance, sexual dysfunction in both partners, and sexual dysfunction and its relationship to marital discord.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Recommended: CECP 6610 or CECP 6620.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6670 - Practicum in Couple and Family Therapy


    Practicum is a part-time clinical experience completed concurrent with didactic course work. Practicum gives the student an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in couple and family therapy. Qualified couple and family therapy supervisors provide individual and group supervision. The student develops a small caseload of clients and refines skills in case conceptualization, assessment, treatment planning, clinical intervention, documentation, and case management. Students begin practicum in a university laboratory setting, followed by community-based placements.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1-4 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
    Cross-Listed: This course is cross-listed with FCS 6670.
  
  • CECP 6730 - Advanced College Student Development Theory


    This course continues the examination of student development theories and their application to student affairs practice. The course will increase the complexity of understanding about the development of college students. Traditional theories and new theories will be critically reviewed for their inclusion of diverse populations and their applicability to the range and diversity of current and future students.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CECP 6230 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6740 - Psychological Development Theory


    The course surveys theories of psychological development from a variety of perspectives such as analytic, humanistic, multicultural, social learning, behavioral, and constructive models. This learning experience is designed to both acquaint students with developmental theory and provide a basis for conceptualizing counseling issues within a developmental framework. The course is recommended for students of advanced standing in their degree programs.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6750 - Counseling Theories and Practices


    This is an advanced course in counseling theory and practice, which examines the principles and practices of major theories of counseling such as analytic, cognitive, humanistic, and integrative approaches to counseling in contemporary professional practice. Special attention is given to understanding and evaluating the underlying assumptions and principles within a cultural context. Empirically supported treatments and common factors in treatment are also examined. The learning experience is designed to assist students in clarifying their personal approach to counseling relationships.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CECP 6110, 6120, or equivalents. Prerequisites for the class include one formal course exposure to counseling theory, supervised laboratory work, and experience in the field of counseling.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6800 - Professional Seminar in Counseling Psychology Issues and Ethics


    This seminar explores current professional issues, including professional identity, professional development, the history of counseling psychology, professional organizations, the science and practice of counseling psychology, diverse populations, research and publishing, training issues, and professional ethics. The American Psychological Association’s ethics code and principles of ethical reasoning and decision-making are studied and applied to professional conduct.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the doctoral program in Counseling Psychology.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6810 - Professional Seminar in Counselor Education


    This seminar explores current professional issues such as professional identity, career options, professional organizations, and professional practice literature for doctoral students in Counselor Education.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the Counselor Education doctoral program or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6820 - Advanced Multicultural Counseling


    This course will assist advanced counseling students in enhancing the knowledge and skill components of their multicultural training. Emphasis will be on pedagogy relevant to current social and cultural issues, including social change theory and advocacy action planning. As such, course activities will address multicultural skill development, research competencies, and facilitation of group discussions on racial, ethnic, and diversity issues in counseling.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Admission to the Counselor Education doctoral program and CECP 6070 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6840 - College Teaching in Counseling


    This course is designed for doctoral students who will become faculty in counselor education programs. The course examines the process of teaching styles and learning strategies appropriate for counselor preparation. Students will become familiar with the responsibilities and activities of counselor educators and learn how to prepare for employment as a counselor educator.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the Counselor Education doctoral program or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6860 - Topical Seminars


    Seminars to study current topics relevant to counseling psychological services and related fields. For advanced graduate students with sufficient maturity and experience to engage in seminar-structured learning. Topics will be designated by professors offering the seminars.

    Credits: 1-4 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • CECP 6880 - Advanced Multicultural Counseling Psychology


    This course is designed to assist counseling psychology doctoral students in enhancing the depth and complexity of their multicultural awareness, knowledge, and skills. The primary focus of the course will be on race and ethnicity with coverage of contemporary theoretical, practical and research developments in multicultural counseling psychology.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Admission to the Counseling Psychology doctoral program. CECP 6070, 6120, or an equivalent.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6910 - Supervision in Counseling and Psychotherapy


    This course is intended for practitioners and advanced graduate students who plan on assuming supervisory roles in counseling and psychotherapy. Attention will focus on models, techniques, roles and functions for supervision in a variety of organizational settings. Students will be expected to demonstrate supervisory style in the laboratory setting.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CECP 6930A, Individual Counseling & Psychotherapy.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6930 - Doctoral Practicum


    Supervised practicum for doctoral students with emphasis in (a) Individual Counseling and Psychotherapy, (b) Group Counseling, (c) Marital and Family Therapy, (d) Career Counseling, and (e) Clinical Supervision.

    Credits: 1-4 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6940 - Vocational Development Theory


    An advanced course that involves the critical examination of existing theories of vocational development, the motivation to work and their application to the counseling therapeutic process. Research pertaining to vocational development and the world of work will be analyzed.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CECP 6100.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6950 - Doctoral Practicum in Counselor Education


    The doctoral practicum provides students with a supervised experience in advanced clinical counseling. It links counselor practice to teaching and supervision. Advanced counseling skills and counseling-related issues are addressed, including, but not limited to, diagnosis and treatment, multicultural issues, consultation, group counseling, assessment, and ethical and legal considerations.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the Counselor Education doctoral program or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 4 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6980 - Readings in Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology


    Advanced students with good academic records may elect to pursue independently the study of a special topic. The topic chosen must be approved by the instructor involved and arrangements made with instructor’s consent.

    Credits: 1-4 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission. May be selected more than once; total may not exceed four hours.
  
  • CECP 6990 - Dissertation Seminar


    Designed to orient students to the dissertation process. Students interested in beginning the dissertation process may take the course with the concurrence of their doctoral committee chairperson.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis.
  
  • CECP 7000 - Master’s Thesis


    Credits: 6 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only-Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
  
  • CECP 7100 - Independent Research


    Credits: 2-6 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only-Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
  
  • CECP 7120 - Professional Field Experience


    Credits: 2-12 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only-Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
  
  • CECP 7250 - Doctoral Research Seminar


    Credits: 2-6 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only-Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
  
  • CECP 7300 - Doctoral Dissertation


    Credits: 12 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only-Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
  
  • CECP 7320 - Doctoral Clinical Internship


    Credits: 1-4 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only-Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
  
  • CECP 7350 - Graduate Research


    Credits: 2-10 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only-Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
  
  • CHEM 5070 - Ethical Chemical Practice


    This class addresses ethical standards and professional practice for the conduct oaf chemists. Students will learn to access and search the scientific literature, develop a set of ethical standards, and maintain a safe laboratory environment in an atmosphere of responsible care. The course will also address responsibilities of the individual professional in group, academic, and industrial settings.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: 24 hours of chemistry.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status and 12 credit hours in chemistry may enroll in 500-level courses with prior approval of the department chair.
  
  • CHEM 5090 - Topics in Chemistry


    A topic is presented in greater depth or from a perspective different from that of a typical undergraduate course. Representative topics, such as pesticides and drugs, industrial chemistry, chemical pollution, etc., according to student interests and requests.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Sixteen hours of chemistry or consent of instructor.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status and 12 credit hours in chemistry may enroll in 500-level courses with prior approval of the department chair.
  
  • CHEM 5150 - Inorganic Chemistry


    This course, along with CHEM 5700 and CHEM 5750, provides a capstone chemistry experience for undergraduates. The course will present the principles of inorganic chemistry in terms of its relevance to the “real world” of industry and environmental protection. Topics include symmetry, structure, and bonding, as well as a survey of the descriptive chemistry of the elements. Students are strongly advised to have already completed CHEM 5700 and to be registered simultaneously in CHEM 5750.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 4310 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status and 12 credit hours in chemistry may enroll in 500-level courses with prior approval of the department chair.
    When Offered: Fall
  
  • CHEM 5200 - Instrumental Methods in Chemistry


    An introduction to the theory and application of modern chemical instrumentation is presented. General topics covered are elementary electronics, electrochemistry, spectroscopy, and other instrumental techniques.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites or concurrent enrollment: CHEM 4310, 4360.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status and 12 credit hours in chemistry may enroll in 500-level courses with prior approval of the department chair.
    Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: Four hours of laboratory per week.
    When Offered: Fall
  
  • CHEM 5250 - Techniques in Water Analysis


    Analytical techniques and methodology commonly used to determine water quality are presented. Modern instrumental methods are stressed with particular emphasis on spectroscopic and chromatograhic measurements. Laboratory provides practical experience in application of principles discussed in lecture. Not available to Chemistry majors.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 3770.

    Credits: 2 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status and 12 credit hours in chemistry may enroll in 500-level courses with prior approval of the department chair.
  
  • CHEM 5280 - Chemical Separations


    Principles and applications of chemical separations, including distillation, crystallization, extraction, electrophoresis and a variety of chromatographic techniques. Laboratory exercises illustrate typical applications of the methods.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 3770.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status and 12 credit hours in chemistry may enroll in 500-level courses with prior approval of the department chair.
    When Offered: Spring every other year (odd years)
  
  • CHEM 5500 - Biochemistry I


    The chemistry, properties, and molecular biology of proteins and nucleic acids. Includes discussions of amino acids, enzymes, and biochemical energetics.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 3770, 3780, and 4300.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status and 12 credit hours in chemistry may enroll in 500-level courses with prior approval of the department chair.
    When Offered: Fall
  
  • CHEM 5510 - Biochemistry I Laboratory


    This course consists of 5500 plus lab. Experiments involve more advanced techniques and instrumentation than in 3560 laboratory. Emphasis will be on purification and properties of proteins and nucleic acids.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 3770, 3780, and 4300.

    Credits: 4 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status and 12 credit hours in chemistry may enroll in 500-level courses with prior approval of the department chair.
    When Offered: Fall
  
  • CHEM 5540 - Biochemistry II


    Continuation of 5500. Chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids. Metabolism of amino acids and photosynthesis.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 5500 or 5520.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status and 12 credit hours in chemistry may enroll in 500-level courses with prior approval of the department chair.
    When Offered: Spring
  
  • CHEM 5580 - Toxicology


    Through a lecture/discussion format, the means by which toxicants exert their effects on mammalian, aquatic and ecological systems will be explored. Topics will include bioaccumulation, distribution and excretion of chemicals in the body, the role of metabolism in enhancing or reducing toxicity, mechanisms of toxicity and the effects of toxicants on the major organ systems. Chemodynamic processes which control exposure of organisms will be presented in the context of risk assessment, and the problems inherent in predicting and quantifying risks will be discussed.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BIOS 3500, and [CHEM 3550 or CHEM 5540 with a grade of “C” or better], or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status and 12 credit hours in chemistry may enroll in 5000-level courses with prior approval of the department chair.
    Cross-Listed: This course is cross-listed with BIOS 5600.
    When Offered: Fall.
  
  • CHEM 5700 - Advanced Organic Chemistry and Spectroscopy


    This course, along with CHEM 5150 and CHEM 5750, provides a capstone chemistry experience for undergraduates. The course expands on fundamentals of organic reactions and mechanisms through investigations of molecular structure and reactivity. Students will gain experience in modern spectral interpretation and will learn to use the organic chemical literature and databases.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 3770, 3780, 4310 and 24 hours of Chemistry.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status and 12 credit hours in chemistry may enroll in 500-level courses with prior approval of the department chair.
    When Offered: Fall every other year (odd years)
  
  • CHEM 5750 - Advanced Chemical Synthesis


    This course provides a synthetic laboratory experience for undergraduates in conjunction with the CHEM 5700 and CHEM 5150 capstone courses. The fundamentals of synthetic techniques will be exercised through independent synthetic laboratory projects and detailed investigations of molecular structure using modern spectroscopic methods. Students will get hands-on experience with modern spectroscopic instrumentation and will learn to utilize the chemical literature and databases. It is strongly recommended that CHEM 5700 be taken before CHEM 5750 to prepare students for spectral interpretation.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 3770, 3780, 4310, 5200 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 2 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status and 12 credit hours in chemistry may enroll in 500-level courses with prior approval of the department chair.
    When Offered: Spring
  
  • CHEM 5900 - Special Problems in Chemistry


    Research work on a problem in chemistry in association with a faculty member.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Twenty-four hours of chemistry, which includes CHEM 4360, and approval of the department chairperson and a faculty director.

    Credits: 2 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Undergraduates with junior or senior status and 12 credit hours in chemistry may enroll in 500-level courses with prior approval of the department chair.
  
  • CHEM 5980 - Readings in Chemistry


    In consultation with a faculty member, the student will design a reading list in a specialized area. The student will master the material independently and will prepare a paper or other summary work as agreed with the faculty member.  This course may be repeated for up to a total of 6 credit hours.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: 12 hours of CHEM courses or graduate standing.

    Credits: 1 to 4 hours

    Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis.
 

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