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PT 6390 - Comprehensive Clinical Performance Assessment I
This course is designed to measure student learning in a comprehensive manner, assessing knowledge and skills gained in the first year of the DPT curriculum. the classroom portion of the course offers students multiple opportunities to practice mock patient examinations and interventions for a variety of diagnoses using clinical skills and professional behaviors developed throughout the first year of the program. The culmination of this course is twofold. First, students will take a 100-question comprehensive written examination that covers material from each course in the first year of the DPT program. Second, students will complete an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), which is a practical examination requiring students to individually perform a full examination and initial intervention on a simulated patient.
Credits: 2 hours
Restrictions Restricted to doctoral students in Physical Therapy.
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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PT 6470 - Professional and Leadership Development I
This course is designed to encourage students to reflect about professional (including legal and ethical) and leadership concepts presented in prior DPT courses and discuss how they relate to and manifest in clinical practice. Students will participate in online discussions with classmates and faculty throughout their second clinical experience (concurrent with this course) so as to allow students to integrate actual clinical examples into the discussions. Students will also be asked to reflect about specific professional and leadership topics presented in online discussion forum format. The course culminates with an in-class presentation of a case example (specific to professionalism or leadership) based on events occurring during the student’s clinical experience.
Credits: 1 hour
Restrictions Restricted to doctoral students in Physical Therapy.
Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
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PT 6490 - Physical Therapist Clinical Experience I
The first full time clinical experience is a supervised clinical learning experience 10 weeks in duration. The primary purpose is to provide students with the opportunity to actively engage in experiential learning in order to develop introductory clinical competence in the delivery of services to persons with movement dysfunction in either the acute care, orthopaedic, or neurologic setting.
Credits: 5 hours
Restrictions Restricted to doctoral students in Physical Therapy.
Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
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PT 6530 - Physical Therapist Management of Neuromuscular Conditions I
Students are familiarized with the role of the physical therapist in examining neuromuscular conditions across the lifespan and continuum of care. Patient management is presented in a format consistent with the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, and a template for the examination and treatment of patients with neuromuscular conditions is developed. In this course students build upon their knowledge of examination, intervention, and functional neuroscience so as to create treatment progressions for individuals with neuromuscular conditions. Particular emphasis is placed upon areas of functional importance, including mobility, gait, static and dynamic balance, transfers, wheelchair skills, and upper extremity function. Lecture, laboratory activities, case studies, and group discussions are used to develop and synthesize these concepts.
Credits: 5 hours
Restrictions Restricted to doctoral students in Physical Therapy.
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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PT 6540 - Physical Therapist Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions I
Students are familiarized with the role of the physical therapist in examining musculoskeletal conditions across the lifespan and continuum of care. Patient management is presented in a format consistent with the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, and a template for the examination and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions is developed. In this course examination processes are regionally applied, and the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions of the upper and lower extremities is addressed. Functional anatomy, biomechanics, and evaluative manual therapy skills are used to differentially diagnose orthopaedic pathologies and disorders; manual therapy, therapeutic exercise methodologies, and other clinical interventions are addressed in the treatment progressions for individuals with such musculoskeletal dysfunctions. Lecture, laboratory, case studies, and group discussions are used to develop and synthesize these concepts.
Credits: 5 hours
Restrictions Restricted to doctoral students in Physical Therapy.
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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PT 6560 - Physical Therapist Management of Medical and Integumentary Conditions
Students are familiarized with the role of the physical therapist in examining medical and integumentary conditions across the lifespan and continuum of care. Patient management, including examination, and intervention, is presented in a format consistent with the guide to Physical Therapist Practice, and a template for the managment of patients with medical and integumentary conditions is developed. Patient examination and mangement of patients with amputations is also covered. Teaching methods include lecture, lab and case studies.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to doctoral students in Physical Therapy.
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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PT 6570 - Physical Therapist Management of Lifespan: Pediatrics
The purpose of this course is to review and analyze the normal and abnormal developmental changes over the course of the maturation process with emphasis on selected medical conditions in pediatrics. Current motor control and motor learning theories are applied to therapeutic intervention strategies for the pediatric population. Examination, differential diagnosis, and intervention skills are emphasized. Teaching methods include lecture, lab, and case studies.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to doctoral students in Physical Therapy.
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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PT 6580 - Applied Discovery for Physical Therapists II
Continuation of the Applied Discovery course sequence, used to facilitate the evidence-based critical thinking skills necessary for the contemporary practice of physical therapy. Emphasis is placed on implementation of the research project, independent study, or service learning endeavor, such as through data collection, experiential learning, community outreach, guided by an approved faculty advisor. The student will make progress along a pre-approved timeline toward project completion. This course is the second in a 4-course sequence in which students work with an advisor to produce a research or discovery product that is worthy of dissemination at the local, state, or national level. Students work with their advisor to determine an appropriate timeline for completion of the project by the semester prior to graduation. The 4-course sequence is: PT 6380-Applied Discovery for Physical Therapist I (proposal), PT 6580-Applied Discovery for Physical Therapist II (implementation), PT 6680-Applied Discovery for Physical Therapist III (analysis and finalize), PT 6980-Applied Discovery for Physical Therapist IV (presentation and dissemination).
Credits: 1 hour
Restrictions Restricted to doctoral students in Physical Therapy.
Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
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PT 6630 - Physical Therapist Management of Neuromuscular Conditions II
Students further build upon their knowledge of examination, intervention, and functional neuroscience so as to create treatment progressions for individuals with neuromuscular conditions. Specific emphasis is placed upon the use of examination and intervention techniques, prognostication, and interprofessional healthcare for patients within the neuromuscular practice patterns across the lifespan and continuum of care. Lecture, laboratory activities, case studies, and group discussions are used to develop and synthesize these concepts.
Credits: 4 hours
Restrictions Restricted to doctoral students in Physical Therapy.
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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PT 6640 - Physical Therapist Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions II
Students are further familiarized with the role of the physical therapist in examining musculoskeletal conditions across the lifespan and continuum of care. Patient management is presented in a format consistent with the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, and a template for the examination and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions is further developed. In this course examination processes are regionally applied, and the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions of the axial skeleton addressed. Functional anatomy, biomechanics, and evaluative manual therapy skills are used to differentially diagnose orthopaedic pathologies and disorders, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise methodologies, and other clinical interventions are addressed in the treatment progressions for individuals with such musculoskeletal dysfunctions. Lecture, laboratory, case studies, and group discussions are used to develop and synthesize these concepts.
Credits: 4 hours
Restrictions Restricted to doctoral students in Physical Therapy.
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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PT 6670 - Professional and Leadership Development II
This course is designed to encourage students to reflect about professional (including legal and ethical) and leadership concepts presented in prior DPT courses and discuss how they relate to and manifest in clinical practice. Students will participate in online discussions with classmates and faculty throughout their second clinical experience (concurrent with this course) so as to allow students to integrate a actual clinical examples into the discussions. Students will also be asked to reflect about specific professional and leadership topics presented in online discussion forum format. The course culminates with an in-class presentation of a case example (specific to professionalism or leadership) based on events occurring during the student’s clinical experience.
Credits: 1 hour
Restrictions Restricted to doctoral students in Physical Therapy.
Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
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PT 6680 - Applied Discovery for Physical Therapists III
Continuation of the Applied Discovery course sequence, used to facilitate the evidence-based critical thinking skills necessary for the contemporary practice of physical therapy. Emphasis is placed on analysis of findings from the research project, independent study, or service learning endeavor. Students will also begin preparing for the final dissemination in whatever format is deemed appropriate based on the project type. The student will make progress along a pre-approved timeline toward project completion. This course is the third in a 4-course sequence in which students work with an advisor to produce a research or discovery product that is worthy of dissemination at the local, state, or national level. Students work with their advisor to determine an appropriate timeline for completion of the project by the semester prior to graduation. The 4-course sequence is: PT 6380-Applied Discovery for Physical Therapist I (proposal), PT 6580-Applied Discovery for Physical Therapist II (implementation), PT 6680-Applied Discovery for Physical Therapist III (analysis and finalize), PT 6980-Applied Discovery for Physical Therapist IV (presentation and dissemination).
Credits: 1 hour
Restrictions Restricted to doctoral students in Physical Therapy.
Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
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PT 6690 - Physical Therapist Clinical Experience II
The second full time clinical experience is a supervised clinical learning experience 10 weeks in duration. The primary purpose is to provide students with the opportunity to further advance skills experiential learning in order to develop intermediate clinical competence in the delivery of services to persons with movement dysfunction in either the acute care, orthopaedic, or neurologic setting.
Credits: 5 hours
Restrictions Restricted to doctoral students in Physical Therapy.
Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
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PT 6760 - Integrated Complex Cases in Physical Therapy Practice
This course addresses the physical therapy examination and intervention for complex cases regularly encountered in the contemporary practice of physical therapy. A systems-based approach is presented for the joint purposes of differential screening and diagnosis, as well as to determine if referral to other healthcare professionals is warranted. Examples of cases included in this course are critically-ill patients, those with multi-organ involvement, individuals with complicating psychological issues, clients contending with environmental issues in addition to those with complex physiological presentations.
Credits: 2 hours
Restrictions Restricted to doctoral students in Physical Therapy.
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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PT 6770 - Physical Therapist Management of Lifespan: Geriatrics
The purpose of this course is to review and analyze the normal and abnormal changes in the older adult with emphasis on selected medical conditions in geriatrics. Current motor control theories are applied to therapeutic intervention strategies for the geriatric population. Examination, differential diagnosis, and intervention skills are emphasized. Teaching methods include lecture, lab and case studies.
Credits: 2 hours
Restrictions Restricted to doctoral students in Physical Therapy.
Notes: Open to graduate students only
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PT 6775 - Physical Therapy Practice Management
General principles of organization and administration that impact the ethical and legal aspects of physical therapy practice. Topics include but are not limited to: budget development, cost accounting, supervision, communication skills, evaluative techniques, and methods of management and quality assurance.
Credits: 2 hours
Restrictions Restricted to doctoral students in Physical Therapy.
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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PT 6890 - Comprehensive Clinical Performance Assessment II
This course is designed to measure student learning in a comprehensive manner, assessing knowledge and skills gained in the first two years of the DPT curriculum. The classroom portion of the course offers students multiple opportunities to practice mock advanced patient examinations and interventions for a variety of diagnoses using clinical skills and professional behaviors developed throughout the first two years of the program, including the first two clinical experiences. The culmination of this course is completion an Advanced Objective Examination (OSCE), which is a practical examination requiring students to individually perform a full examination and initial intervention on a simulated patient.
Credits: 1 hour
Restrictions Restricted to doctoral students in Physical Therapy.
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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PT 6895 - Professional Licensure Preparation
This course is designed to measure student learning in a comprehensive manner, assessing didactic knowledge gained in the first two years of the DPT curriculum. The course offers guided review and study of previously covered classroom material based on current information about content and format of the National Physical Therapist Examination (NPTE). The culmination of this course is a mock licensure examination experience using a national testing program specific to physical therapy education.
Credits: 1 hour
Restrictions Restricted to doctoral students in Physical Therapy.
Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
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PT 6970 - Professional and Leadership Development III
This course is designed to encourage students to reflect about professional (including legal and ethical) and leadership concepts presented in prior DPT courses and discuss how they relate to and manifest in clinical practice. Students will participate in online discussions with classmates and faculty throughout their final clinical experience (concurrent with this course) so as to allow students to integrate actual clinical examples into the discussions. Students will also be asked to reflect about specific professional and leadership topics presented in online discussion forum format. The discussions in this course will focus on transitioning from supervised student to independent practitioner. The course culminates with an in-class presentation of personal reflection (specific to challenges in becoming an independent practitioner) when considering concepts of professionalism and leadership.
Credits: 1 hour
Restrictions Restricted to doctoral students in Physical Therapy.
Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
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PT 6980 - Applied Discovery for Physical Therapists IV
Continuation of the Applied Discovery course sequence, used to facilitate the evidence-based critical thinking skills necessary for the contemporary practice of physical therapy. Emphasis is placed on final dissemination findings from the research project, independent study, or service learning endeavor. This dissemination will vary depending on project type, but all students must present their project during a department-sponsored event prior to graduation. Further dissemination may occur at the local, state, regional, or national level. All projects are to be complete by the end of this course unless prior approval has been granted by the advisor. This course is the final in a 4-course sequence in which students work with an advisor to produce a research or discovery product that is worthy of dissemination at the local, state, or national level. Students work with their advisor to determine an appropriate timeline for completion of the project by the semester prior to graduation. The 4-course sequence is: PT 6380-Applied Discovery for Physical Therapist I (proposal), PT 6580-Applied Discovery for Physical Therapist II (implementation), PT 6680-Applied Discovery for Physical Therapist III (analysis and finalize), PT 6980-Applied Discovery for Physical Therapist IV (presentation and dissemination).
Credits: 1 hour
Restrictions Restricted to doctoral students in Physical Therapy.
Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
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PT 6990 - Physical Therapist Clinical Experience III
The third clinical full time experience is 12 weeks and is a supervised extended clinical learning experience. The primary purpose is to provide students with the opportunity to actively engage in experiential learning in order to advance clinical competence in the delivery of services to persons with movement dysfunction. Professional practice, patient management, and practice management skills to obtain entry-level performance will be emphasized.
Credits: 6 hours
Restrictions Restricted to doctoral students in Physical Therapy.
Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
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REL 5000 - Historical Studies in Religion
The topic to be announced in the Schedule of Course Offerings. The content of the course will vary from semester to semester. Students may repeat the course for credit as long as the subject matter is different. Topics such as the following will be studied: Zen Buddhism; Buddhism; Taoism; Shinto; New Religions of Japan; Religion in Japanese Literature; Islam in the Modern World; Christian Theology to 1500; Renaissance and Reformation Theology; Mystical Dimensions of Islam.
Credits: 2 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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REL 5100 - Comparative Studies in Religion
The topic to be announced in the Schedule of Course Offerings. The content of the course will vary from semester to semester. Students may repeat the course for credit as long as the subject matter is different. Topics such as the following will be studied: Millennium, Utopia, and Revolution; Femininity as a Religious Form; Great Islamic Thinkers; the Hindu Yogas; the Occult Tradition.
Credits: 2 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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REL 5980 - Readings in Religion
Research on some selected period or topic under supervision of a member of the Religion faculty. Approval of instructor involved and Chairperson of the Department must be secured in advance of registration.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
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REL 6000 - Comparative Religion Professional Seminar
A systematic study of the most important works in the subfields of comparative religion represented by department faculty. This course will introduce students to issues in and the history of the field of the academic study of religion and prepare them for further course work within the field.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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REL 6100 - Theory and Method
An examination of the major theoretical options for understanding and explaining religion in comparative perspective and the major methods employed by theoreticians in their development of such theoretical options. Particular attention will be paid to intellectualist, symbolist, and structuralist, ideological, emotivist, and cognitive method and theory.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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REL 6150 - Pedagogy: Teaching World Religions
While learning the content of individual religious traditions and exploring the comparative questions between/among traditions, students will focus on the issues of teaching about religion generally and the problematics of presenting individual traditions. Students will learn how to prepare syllabi, interact with students, and construct exams and assignments. This course will balance content of religious traditions and pedagogical techniques as a way of preparing students to teach basic courses in religion.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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REL 6200 - Advanced Writing Seminar in Religion
Advanced study on questions of comparative research on religion with a focus on developing graduate-level writing skills and preparing a writing portfolio.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Open to Graduate students only.
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REL 6950 - Dissertation Tutorial
Planning and preparation for the dissertation, including selection of an appropriate topic. The student will work with an advisor to develop a dissertation proposal to be submitted to his/her Ph.D. committee. The tutorial will entail preparation of a preliminary bibliography, readings in basic sources and examination of the ideas and materials related to the subject, selection of essential sources, and sketching of the dissertation outline. (This course is a prerequisite for REL 7300, Doctoral Dissertation).
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Depratment approval
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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REL 7000 - Master’s Thesis
Please refer to the Graduate College section for course description.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department and Graduate College approval.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
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REL 7100 - Independent Research
Please refer to the Graduate College section for course description.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.
Credits: 2 to 6 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
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REL 7120 - Professional Field Experience
Please refer to the Graduate College section for course description.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.
Credits: 2 to 12 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
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RUSS 5020 - Russian for Graduate Study
Russian instruction for graduate students enrolled in a degree program who need knowledge of Russian for their field of study. Students will sit in appropriate level course for their learning.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Approval of department of student’s graduate program and approval of Department of World Languages and Literatures.
Credits: 3 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. May not be taken by undergraduate students in any field.
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RUSS 5500 - Independent Study in Russian
Directed individual study of a specific topic in Russian language, literature, or culture.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Completion of four courses in Russian, or equivalent; minimum grade point average of 3.0 in Russian; department approval required.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
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SCI 5600 - Science for School Science Education
This course will involve participants in several activities especially designed to help them achieve an understanding of some of the important concepts of science. The course is designed and taught to address the needs of K-12 teachers.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This is a variable topics course and may be repeated for credit if different topics are involved. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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SCI 5700 - Biology for School Science
This course will involve participants in several activities especially designed to help them achieve an understanding of some of the important concepts of biology. This course is designed and taught to address the needs of K-12 teachers.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This is a variable topics course and may be repeated for credit if different topics are involved. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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SCI 5800 - Chemistry for School Teachers
This course will involve participants in several activities especially designed to help them achieve an understanding of some of the important concepts of chemistry. This course is designed and taught to address the needs of K-12 teachers.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This is a variable topics course and may be repeated for credit if different topics are involved. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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SCI 5850 - Physics for School Science
This course will involve participants in several activities especially designed to help them achieve an understanding of some of the important concepts of physics. This course is designed and taught to address the needs of K-12 teachers.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This is a variable topics course and may be repeated for credit if different topics are involved. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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SCI 5900 - Earth Sciences for School Science Education
This course will involve participants in several activities especially designed to help them achieve an understanding of some of the important concepts of earth science. This course is designed and taught to address the needs of K-12 teachers.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This is a variable topics course and may be repeated for credit if different topics are involved. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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SCI 5980 - Readings in Science
To be used by students seeking work in topics not otherwise available. The student is limited to not more than four hours in all reading courses and work must be completed under a member of the graduate faculty.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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SCI 6010 - Problems in Science Education
This independent study course allows students to study various problems in Science Education under the direction of a supervising faculty member. Individual or small groups of qualified students may be involved in these problem areas reflecting the current concerns of Science Education. The course is designed to meet the needs of students for first-hand experience in field or laboratory research, pilot projects testing new ideas or concepts, or developing learning materials or resources.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: The course may be repeated for up to 4 hours of credit. Open to Graduate students only.
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SCI 6140 - Science: Historical and Philosophical Perspectives
This course utilizes work in the history and philosophy of science to provide a critical perspective for dealing with the question: “What about science is most important for a student to know?” The course will address: the nature of scientific disciplines (the theories and problems which characterize them); the relations between theory and the empirical work; and the nature of theory change in the sciences. SCI 6140 is meant to provide a broad foundation for subsequent curriculum development, instructional design, and research into the teaching and learning of the sciences.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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SCI 6145 - Introduction to History and Philosophy of Science for Teachers
An ONLINE graduate level course intended to introduce teachers to history and philosophy of science. The focus is on issues associated with the nature of science that are recognized in state and national standards to be as essential part of the K-12 science curriculum. The course explores research on typical misconceptions students have about nature of science topics and considers the implications of these findings for how science should best be taught. This ONLINE course does NOT count towards the doctoral degree in science education. It is intended for M.A. students in Western Michigan University’s graduate program in science education.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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SCI 6150 - Science Education: Historical and Philosophical Foundations
This course will familiarize students with the history of science education in the United States, leading up to current national reform efforts. This historical approach will provide a foundation to address curricular and literacy issues as well as the relevance of the history and philosophy of those concerns. The course will address two themes or “commonplaces” of education in a science education context-the social milieu and the curriculum.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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SCI 6155 - Science Education: Historical and Philosophical Perspectives for Teachers
An ONLINE graduate level course. It is intended to familiarize students with the history of science education in the United States, leading up to current national reform efforts. This historical approach will provide a foundation to address curricular and literacy issues as well as the relevance of history and philosophy of those concerns. The course will address two themes or common places of education in a science education context, the social milieu and the curriculum. This ONLINE course does NOT count towards the doctoral degree in science education. It is intended for MA students in Western Michigan University’s graduate program in science education.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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SCI 6160 - Science Education: Models of Learning and Teaching
This course will complement SCI 6150 in addressing the remaining themes or “commonplaces” of education in a science education context, namely learning and teaching. The major models of learning and approaches to teaching which are compatible with those models will be examined, including their relevance to classroom practice.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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SCI 6165 - Cognition and Teaching
An ONLINE graduate level course intended to compliment SCI 6155 in addressing themes or commonplaces of education in a science education context, namely learning and teaching. The major models of learning and approaches to teaching that are compatible with those models will be examined, including their relevance to classroom practice. This ONLINE course does NOT count towards the doctoral degree in science education. It is intended for M.A. students in Western Michigan University’s graduate program in science education.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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SCI 6170 - Science Education: Early Research I
SCI 6170 is the first of a two-course series designed to give science education doctoral students direct experience in the process of conducting original research. The fall semester (SCI 6170) focuses on developing students’ skills in reading, critically reviewing, and synthesizing the primary literature, as well as in designing a publishable research study. In the following spring semester (SCI 6171), students will carry out the research project.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to doctoral students in science education.
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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SCI 6171 - Science Education: Early Research II
SCI 6171 is the second of a two-course series designed to give science education doctoral students direct experience in the process of conducting original research. In the fall semester, SCI 6170 focuses on developing students’ skills in reading, critically reviewing, and synthesizing the primary literature, as well as in designing a publishable research study. In the spring semester, students in SCI 6171 carry out the research project.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SCI 6170 and instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to doctoral students in science education.
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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SCI 6180 - Teaching and Learning in the College Science Classroom
The purpose of the course is to prepare students to teach post-secondary science. The course focuses on theoretical background, course and lesson development, and instructional and assessment strategies essential for successful college level science teaching.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Doctoral students may take the course twice. There are additional course requirements for second timers. Open to Graduate students only.
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SCI 6185 - How to Teach Science
This online graduate level course is a nuts and bolts introduction to how to teach science at the college level. The course will survey a variety of teaching-related topics, including: how to create a syllabus, how to manage the first day of class, how to create assessments and evaluate learning, how to teach in lecture and laboratory settings, how to prepare and present a lecture, how to lead discussions, how to grade written work, how to evaluate your course, how to handle controversial topics, etc. The course will also include advice on presentation skills, how to improve as an instructor, and how to create teaching portfolios and curriculum vitae that document your teaching competencies. Many of these topics will be motivated with reference to considerations of how people learn science, but our focus throughout will be on the mechanics of instruction, not theory. The course includes brief introductory readings, videos, opportunities to discuss topics and short writing assignments.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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SCI 6186 - College Science Curriculum and Assessment
This online graduate level course moves beyond the level of instructional approaches to the level of curriculum, with a view to practical application. The curriculum for college science courses is often times derived from whatever textbook is assigned in the class. This course is about first developing a curriculum and then deciding on questions of pedagogy and textbooks, as well as other teaching resources, needed for the implementation of the curriculum. Students in the course will read informational text on the characteristics of effective curricula, and review various examples of college science course syllabi, given that syllabi implicitly represent course curriculum. The course will cover important elements of effective curricula with a key focus on the articulation of learning objectives with instructional activities with assessment. The primary assignment in the course will be the development of an original curriculum for a one semester course determined by the student. It has been expressly developed for science graduate students who do not plan careers in science education and is part of a three course (9 credit) certificate program being offered by the Mallinson Institute for Science Education.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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SCI 6187 - The Theory and Practice of College Science Teaching
This online graduate level course provides in depth consideration of teaching and learning for students interested in becoming college teachers of science. It focuses on integrating theory with practice and is based around models of Pedagogical Content Knowledge. Students learn about the ideas inherent in the PCK model through readings and class discussions, and then are provided opportunities to practice those ideas via six intentional in-class teaching experiences. The areas of coverage include: Orientations to Teaching Science, Knowledge of Science Curricula, Knowledge of Students’ Understanding of Science, Knowledge of Instructional Strategies, and Knowledge of Assessment of Scientific Literacy. Feedback (both self and peer) is an integral part of the process, as is meta-cognitive reflection on both theory and practice. In addition, in-class teaching practice and theory are applied by the creation of a new science course and the design of a complete lesson plan covering a single topic from that course. Finally, students are also required to extend their practice into research by conducting a small, but original, action research project on their own classroom teaching, which culminates in a final “journal” article describing the process.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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SCI 6200 - Topics in Science Education
This course will present, analyze, and evaluate methods and techniques of teaching science. Topics may include new approaches for teaching science, new science curriculum, laboratory practices, science education research, motivational techniques, and other methodological problems confronting science teachers.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit provided different topics are involved. Open to Graduate students only.
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SCI 6205 - Science Content and Pedagogy in the Secondary School
This graduate level introductory secondary science methods course is designed to strengthen science content knowledge, and build familiarity with national and state science standards for K-12 students. The course develops models of effective instructional strategies designed to promote student learning and understanding of science concepts and processes.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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SCI 6210 - Topics in Science
This course is designed to examine various science concepts and new developments of science of interest to science teachers. Each course will be subtitled, and the content will vary to reflect the various sciences, new developments and emphases, and the needs of the science teaching community.
Credits: 2 to 6 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit provided different topics are involved. Open to Graduate students only.
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SCI 6250 - Environmental Science Seminar
Analysis of case studies of environmental problems. Covers the scientific, social, and political problems involved in environmental action and will include experiences with management of energy and material resources.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of six hours. Open to Graduate students only.
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SCI 6260 - Curriculum Studies in Science Education
This course examines fundamental issues related to science curricula and curricular studies, primarily at the K-12 levels, while utilizing examples from historical and current reform efforts in science education. Students will explore the history of science curriculum reform efforts through current practices. Students will develop expertise in science curriculum analysis, the development of science curriculum materials, including formative assessment.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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SCI 6305 - Science Teaching and Learning in the Secondary School
This graduate level secondary science methods course and field experience is designed to strengthen and develop understanding about student learning, classroom environment, and assessment strategies. Building on SCI 6205, this course focuses on instructional planning and effective instructional strategies to promote student learning and understanding of science concepts and processes. Topics, materials and strategies discussed and developed in coursework are explored, observed and tested in field experience.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SCI 6205
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to master’s in Practice of Teaching: Foundations for Teaching.
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
When Offered: Summer
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SCI 6900 - Science Education Seminar
Designed to provide an integrating experience for students in the Science Education master’s and doctoral programs.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Graduate students only.
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SCI 7000 - Master’s Thesis
Please refer to the Graduate College section for course descriptions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Application, department and Graduate College approval.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
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SCI 7100 - Independent Research
Please refer to the Graduate College section for course descriptions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Application and department approval.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
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SCI 7300 - Doctoral Dissertation
Please refer to the Graduate College section for course descriptions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Application, department and Graduate College approval.
Credits: 1 to 15 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
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SOC 5200 - Studies in Social Psychology: Variable Topics
Further analysis of selected topics in social psychology not intensively covered in other courses. Specific topic will be designated in the course title when scheduled.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit with a different topic. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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SOC 5210 - Social Psychology of Emotions
An examination of human emotions as they relate to thinking, motivation, and social action. Emphasis will be given to the ways in which emotions signal the importance of social events for the individual self, the role of group norms in defining situationally appropriate emotional feeling and expression, the management of emotions, and the ways that emotions function as both determinants and consequences of patterns of interpersonal activity.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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SOC 5235 - Self and Social Identities
This course discusses how micro-level identities and interactions illustrate macro-level social inequalities. Students will learn how varied structural and contextual factors affect individuals’ perceptions of themselves, their behaviors, their interactions with others, and how they are perceived in society based on their structural positions such as gender, class, race, nationality, religion, and mental illness.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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SOC 5420 - Medicine, Culture and Society
This course explores theoretical and practical issues in how to approach the study of illness and medical system. This is an interdisciplinary and internationally focused class that will examine the classic literature that grounds the study of medicine and society as well as recent theoretical literature that demonstrates the breadth of approaches today. The class focuses on an examination of the work of interdisciplinary medical social scientists with several thematic topics including medicalization, the history of health disparities, the structure of health systems and global marketing of health products and the consequences of medical interventions. Our focus in on qualitative research that theoretically explores the ways in which cultural and social knowledge (including class, race and gender) influences health, illness and health outcomes.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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SOC 5600 - Corporate and Governmental Crime
An examination of the crimes committed by business corporations and government agencies. The course describes the nature, extent, and costs of these organizational crimes, explains the structural and organizational forces which give rise to such crimes and analyzes the problem of controlling organizational offenders. The course also examines the political process whereby corporations and governments come to be defined as deviant or criminal.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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SOC 5620 - Victimology
The study of crime victims, the probabilities of victimization, victim-offender relationships, the treatment of victims by the criminal justice system and the economic, social, and psychological impact of victimization.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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SOC 5680 - Race, Ethnicity, and Justice
This course addresses the multicultural dynamics that effect the definitions (s) and distribution of justice in the United States. The primary focus is the differential treatment of African Americans, American Indians, Latinos, and Asian Americans throughout the major institutions of society, particularly the legal institution. A critical analysis of the social, political, and economic forces that support the current social structure will direct the inquiry.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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SOC 5780 - Sociology of Law
An examination of legal organization, the legal profession, and legal norms in the United States and other western societies. Emphasis will be placed upon the relationship between the legal system and the society in which it functions.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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SOC 5900 - Variable Topics in Sociology
An examination of a selected topic in the field of sociology. The focus of the course may be theoretical, methodological, or substantive. Possible topics could include feminist theory, sampling and survey design, poverty, and cultural studies.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit with a different topic. Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
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SOC 5980 - Directed Individual Study
A program of independent study (reading or research) to provide the unusually qualified sociology student with the opportunity to explore a topic or problem of interest, under the guidance of one of the faculty of the department. The initiative for planning the topic for investigation must come from the student. Approval is contingent upon the merit of the proposal. Maximum of four hours may be applied toward master’s degree.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and the department chairperson.
Credits: 2 to 6 hours
Notes: Enrollment beyond the first semester may be either for the same topic or for a new topic. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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SOC 6000 - Proseminar in Sociology
There are three major goals for this course. First, it will expose new graduate students to the full range of departmental faculty, their research, and their teaching interests. Second, it will assess the current state of the discipline, focusing on substantive, methodological, and/or theoretical issues. Third, it will begin the professional socialization of the student with respect to departmental policies, procedures, and requirements.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
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SOC 6020 - Sociological Theory I
An intensive and critical study of major sociological theories developed in the 19th and first half of the 20th century. The course will examine major theorists that are part of the European and American classical traditions, as well as contemporary authors seeking to expand on these traditions. The course will examine the historical context of social theories, key methods used in analysis, explanatory logic’s of social structure, interaction and change, patterns of influence among theorists, and the uses of theory for analyzing social problems and issues.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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SOC 6040 - Sociological Theory II
An intensive and critical study of key directions in sociological thought in the second half of the 20th century and the first part of the 21st century. The course will examine the historical context of social theories, key methods used n analysis, explanatory logic’s and social structures, interaction and change, patterns of influence among theorists, and the uses of theory for analyzing social problems and issues.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SOC 6020
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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SOC 6050 - Studies in Sociological Theory: Variable Topics
Advanced study and exploration, following seminar format, of topics of interest to faculty and students, for example: various role theory formulations and their usefulness in understanding social behavior, ethno-methodology, philosophy of science, experimental design, Marx, Weber, or other selected theorists.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit with a different topic. Open to Graduate students only.
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SOC 6060 - Research Design and Data Collection I
This course is designed to provide experience with the formulation of research problems and exposure to a range of quantitative and qualitative data gathering techniques. Logistical and ethical issues associated with the various techniques will be discussed (e.g., sampling, informed consent). Students will have experience identifying and collecting archival and observational data, as well as constructing and executing a simple experiment.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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SOC 6070 - Logic and Analysis of Social Research I
This course is designed to provide a thorough grounding in basic univariate and bivariate descriptive and inferential statistics for social scientists. Manipulation and processing of data using SPSS also will be covered.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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SOC 6080 - Teaching Sociology
This course is designed to prepare students to teach courses within post-secondary sociology programs. The course focuses on the theories, methods, and best practices necessary for successful learning and teaching within higher education. Students will be introduced to and explore a variety of perspectives on learning and education while developing their own teaching portfolio.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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SOC 6200 - Research Design and Data Collection II
This course focuses on some of the methodological problems and issues related to the design of sociological research and the collection of data (e.g., validity, reliability). Emphasis will be placed on the selection and design of appropriate qualitative and quantitative research methods and their consequences for the research process. Students will have experience with the analysis of textual or documentary information, the design and administration of focus groups, and the construction of a sample survey.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SOC 6060 with a grade of “B” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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SOC 6210 - Logic and Analysis of Social Research II
This course offers an in depth coverage of multiple regression, including diagnosis and correction of assumption violations, use of discrete variables in multiple regression analysis, and an introduction to path analysis.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SOC 6070 with a grade of “B” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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SOC 6300 - Studies in Social Problems: Designated Topics
A detailed study of a social problem area through student reports and seminar discussion. Instructor will select specific topic. Course is intended to provide intensive joint exploration of significant sociological issues.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit with a different topic. Open to Graduate students only.
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SOC 6600 - Theoretical Issues in Criminology
This course provides a basic overview of criminological theories and theoretical perspectives. With this as a foundation, theories will be critically analyzed and applied to criminal and delinquent behavior. In addition, issues of theory building and integration will be addressed.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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SOC 6630 - Comparative Criminology
An analysis in depth of crime as this phenomenon is viewed in Sweden, Germany, Poland, and other eastern and western European countries. Emphasis is placed on theoretical and etiological approaches in different societies, and the applicability and tests of theories in these societies.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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SOC 6640 - Studies in Criminology: Variable Topics
This seminar is designed to provide in depth analysis and assessment of various substantive topics within criminology, including race and crime, gender and crime, capital punishment, and/or specific types of criminal behaviors.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit with a different topic. Open to Graduate students only.
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SOC 6650 - Research Issues in Criminology
An advanced course emphasizing: (1) The examination of current issues in the measurement and analysis of crime, and (2) Development of research skills relevant to criminological research. Students will demonstrate their mastery of research skills by conducting their own analysis of crime data.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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SOC 6750 - Studies in Comparative Sociology: Variable Topics
Intensive analysis of selected topics using a comparative frame of reference. The seminar will focus on such topics as major theoretical perspectives, methodological issues, and interpretation of studies of such institutions as: educational systems, industrial systems, and family systems.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit with a different topic. Open to Graduate students only.
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SOC 6800 - Studies in Research Methodology: Variable Topics
A seminar on advanced theoretical and methodological problems which are important to systematic research in sociology. Suggested specialized topics include: philosophy of the social sciences relationship between theory and research, and model building and testing.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit with a different topic. Open to Graduate students only.
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SOC 6810 - Advanced Multivariate Analysis
This course covers multivariate statistical techniques, including such topics as time-series analysis; structural equation modeling; confirmatory factor analysis; hierarchical modeling techniques; linear probability, logit, tobit, and probit estimation of models with discrete dependent variables; and logistic regression.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SOC 6210
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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SOC 6820 - Qualitative Methods
This course covers important techniques in qualitative sociological research, including participant observation and in-depth interviewing. Students will study and practice these methods, incorporating issues of recording and coding data and the ethical norms governing such research. They will also address theoretical and epistemological issues related to the place of qualitative methods in the sociological toolkit.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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SOC 6870 - Evaluation Research I
The basic purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the various research techniques for evaluating action agencies through a survey of the literature, study of evaluation models, and study of techniques and procedures used in evaluation.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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SOC 6880 - Methods of Survey Research
This course is a research seminar structured to provide practical experience in the use of social surveys. Both applied and disciplinary utilizations will be studied as will the conceptualization and measurement phases of survey design, the implications of the cognitive processes at work in survey research, the analysis of survey data, and the administration of large scale survey projects.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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SOC 6910 - Variable Topics in Sociology
An examination of a selected topic in the field of sociology. The focus of the course may be theoretical, methodological, or substantive.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit with a different topic. Open to graduate students only.
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SOC 7000 - Master’s Thesis
Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Application, department and Graduate College approval.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
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SOC 7100 - Independent Research
Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Application and department approval.
Credits: 2 to 6 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
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SOC 7120 - Professional Field Experience
Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Application and department approval.
Credits: 2 to 12 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
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SOC 7250 - Doctoral Research Seminar
Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Application and department approval.
Credits: 2 to 6 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
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SOC 7300 - Doctoral Dissertation
Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Application, department and Graduate College approval.
Credits: 1 to 15 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
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SOC 7350 - Graduate Research
Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Application and department approval.
Credits: 2 to 10 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
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