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EL 646 - Leadership and Technology
(3 S.H.)
Technology plays a vital role in an organization, including: collaboration, communication, and organizing knowledge. Students in this course will use tools and techniques to improve group effectiveness, feedback strategies, and individual content/knowledge management. Utilizing these technologies, learners focus on effective communication, develop assessment techniques, and devise a toolbox of strategies for facilitating projects and meetings. Grade only.
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EL 648 - Project Management
(1 S.H.)
Learners in this course focus on understanding the basic steps in project planning, use of project management tools including PERT and CPM, understand the earned value analysis as well as how to use project management software. Grade only.
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EL 649 - Appreciative Coaching: Theory and Practice
(1 S.H.)
The course focuses on the theory and practice of Appreciative Inquiry with emphasis on coaching. Appreciative Inquiry is the art and practice of asking questions that strengthen a system’s capacity to explore issues and innovation from a positive frame. Grade only.
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EL 652 - Teacher Leadership
(3 S.H.)
The course provides students with the knowledge and skills of teachers who lead in schools as resource providers, instructional leaders, curriculum specialists, classroom supporters, learning facilitators, mentor, school leader, data coaches, catalysts for change, and life-long learners. Grade only.
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EL 654 - Context of School Leadership
(3 S.H.)
This course provides an overview of the philosophy, laws, and policies of education impacting schools, teachers, school administration, governance, and pedagogy. Grade only.
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EL 655 - Philosophical and Sociological Connections for Educational Leaders
(3 S.H.)
In this course, students will engage in dialogue related to the critical role of education in a democracy and will formulate or refine a personal philosophy of education. Grade only.
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EL 660 - EL Masters Internship
(3 S.H.)
Students looking to make connections between theory and practice can use this course to find those relationships; to check out possible career options, and network with like-minded leaders. Students will be expected to spend 130 hours at a site of their choosing. Activities will be planned, in advance, to match known inexperience and weakness and to familiarize and challenge the student in the role of organizational leader. Prerequisites: 6 credits of Education Leadership or advisor permission. P/NC only.
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EL 670 - Research and Writing
(3 S.H.)
Form, style, and appropriate research procedures in education. Master’s degree only. Grade only.
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EL 675 - Technology in Educational Leadership
(3 S.H.)
The study of past and present technology and its effect on K-14 administration, teaching, and learning. Particular attention will be given to the use of computers in teaching and learning. Grade only.
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EL 690 - Individual Research
(1-4 S.H.)
This is an independent study course. Students work with their advisor to develop an appropriate course of study under the supervision of a member of the Education Leadership faculty. Prerequisites: Consent of the student’s advisor. Grade or P/NC.
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EL 699 - Master’s Thesis (Thesis Advisement Credits)
(3 S.H.)
The employment of scientific methods and procedures in an independent study in his/her field of concentration. P/NC only.
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EL 704 - Supervision and Curriculum Development: An Action Research Approach
(3 S.H.)
Students will perform guided research. The emphasis of this experience is on action-based research in the supervisory context, curriculum invention and implementation. Students will inquire into the teaching process in order to become more effective mediators of classroom improvement efforts. Grade only.
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EL 705 - Partnership Formation
(3 S.H.)
Successful partnerships connect schools to community, nonprofit and social service agencies, cultural institutions, businesses, industry, and institutions of higher education in pursuing joint activities that provide mutual benefit for schools and communities. This course provides successful models and leadership strategies for the formation of partnerships and focuses on shared concerns about real problems that can best be addressed by organizations from different sectors working together. The partnership planning process addresses legal, organizational, administrative/financial options for integrating community resources, information systems, and networks with schools to impact youth. Students experience practical application of implementing one phase of a partnership. Grade only.
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EL 708 - Seminar: Problems and Trends
(3 S.H.)
The development and implementation of current educational policy; how legislation and regulations are translated into actual school district policy; the politics of policy creation. Prerequisites: Master’s degree or at least four courses in Education Leadership. Grade only.
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EL 736 - Educational Governance, Policy, and Politics
(3 S.H.)
A course for educational leaders that provides an overview of governance and policy related to educational organizations and administration through which political units such as federal and state agencies, departments, and local school districts exercise authority. Students explore the legal frameworks, major policy actors, and scopes of authority, examining critically special issues and reforms as an aspect of educational politics and policymaking with a goal of becoming more proactive in the policy process. Grade only.
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EL 752 - Planning of School Facilities
(3 S.H.)
Procedures for solving facilities problems, with emphasis on techniques for developing and securing technical information. Grade only.
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EL 756 - Administrative Decision Making
(3 S.H.)
Application of decision-making processes utilizing simulations, role-playing, case studies, and decision groups. Grade only.
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EL 758 - Educational Finance
(3 S.H.)
The politics and economics of K-14 finance, including the roles of courts and each level of government in collecting, handling, and distributing funds. Emphasis is placed on adequacy and equity in educational funding and on the development of alternative sources of funding. Prerequisites: Master’s degree or at least five courses in Education Leadership. Grade only.
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EL 760 - Teacher Internship 1050 Hours
(3 S.H.)
This course is required for students, without three years of teaching experience, to be endorsed for licensure as a school administrator. Students will engage in 1050 hours of classroom experiences under a licensed practicing school administrator with supervision by the WSU Education Leadership Department. 1050 hours of activities will be planned, in advance, to match known inexperience and weakness and to familiarize and challenge the student in the Standards of Effective Practice and the role of classroom teacher. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Ed.S. program. P/NC only.
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EL 762 - K-12 Principal Internship II
(3 S.H.)
Students will engage in leadership and administrative activities under a licensed K-12 Principal with supervision by the WSU Education Leadership Department. 160 hours of activities will be planned, in advance, to match known inexperience and weakness and to familiarize and challenge the student in the role of K-12 Principal. Prerequisite: EL 761 - K-12 Principal Internship I . P/NC only.
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EL 763 - K-12 Principal Internship – 200 Hours – Expanded License
(3 S.H.)
This course is required for students originally licensed as an elementary or secondary principal considering licensure for the full range as a K-12 Principal. Students will engage in leadership and administrative activities under a licensed K-12 Principal, in the age range not covered by their original license, with supervision by the WSU Education Leadership Department. 200 hours of activities will be planned, in advance, to match known inexperience and weakness and to familiarize and challenge the student in the role of K-12 Principal. Prerequisite: Licensure as an Elementary or Secondary Principal. P/NC only.
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EL 772 - Superintendent Internship II
(3 S.H.)
Students will engage in leadership and administrative activities under a licensed Superintendent with supervision by the WSU Education Leadership Department. 160 hours of activities will be planned, in advance, to match known inexperience and weakness and to familiarize and challenge the student in the role of Superintendent. Prerequisite: EL 771 - Superintendent Internship I . P/NC only.
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EL 789 - Writing Seminar: Specialist Degree Field Study
(3 S.H.)
A seminar devoted to writing the field study project or thesis, covering content, organization, semantics, and grammar. Specialist degree only. P/NC only.
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EL 799 - Specialist Degree Thesis/Field Study (Thesis Advisement Credits)
(3 S.H.)
The field study for the Educational Specialist degree. P/NC only.
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EFRT 542 - The Adult Learner
(3 S.H.)
This course will focus on the characteristics and development of adult learners. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as EFRT 442. See Undergraduate Catalog. Offered yearly. Grade only.
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EFRT 549 - Middle School Philosophy, Organization and Interdisciplinary Planning
(3 S.H.)
The major focus of this course will be the middle school concept including its philosophy, organization and methods of interdisciplinary planning. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as EFRT 449. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisites: ED 301, 302, 306. Offered yearly. Grade only.
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EFRT 550 - Comparative Education
(3 S.H.)
A study of the purposes, organization, offerings, and achievements of education in selected foreign countries. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as EFRT 450. See Undergraduate Catalog. Grade only.
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EFRT 551 - Multicultural Children, Youth, and Families
(3 S.H.)
This course provides structure for acquiring, building, and demonstrating mechanisms for integrating multicultural content into mainstream curricula. Specific attention is geared toward concepts and instructional planning in elementary education addressing culture, ethnicity, race, gender, language, socioeconomic levels, religion, age ethics and exceptionality. The social reconstructionist approach is infused to provide demonstration of transforming teaching for educational equity and social justice. Offered yearly. Grade only.
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EFRT 552 - The Diverse Learner
(2-4 S.H.)
This course develops teacher candidate understanding about how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to students with diverse backgrounds and exceptionalities. The course includes human relations content related to the psychological, educational and lifelong needs of learners with exceptionalities, diverse backgrounds, and/or economically under advantaged. Field experience hours in a middle school or high school setting are required in addition to on-campus class sessions. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Preparation Collaborative or permission of instructor. Grade only.
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EFRT 559 - The Professional Educator
(3 S.H.)
Designed to familiarize teacher education majors with school organizational patterns, legal responsibilities, philosophies of education, professional organizations, and related topics prior to student teaching. Offered each semester. Grade only. Note: May also be taken for undergraduate credit as EFRT 459. See Undergraduate Catalog.
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EFRT 561 - Introduction to Educational Technology
(3 S.H.)
This course is designed to introduce students to the history of technology in teaching, various frameworks for understanding technology’s role and impact on learning, technology standards, and current issues in education technology including the digital divide, gender equity in technology, faculty/staff development, and other issues surrounding the integration of technology into teaching. Grade only.
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EFRT 562 - Multimedia Design and Visual Literacy
(2 S.H.)
This course is a survey of computer software programs that transcend academic disciplines. Word processing, spreadsheets, databases, multimedia authoring tools (e.g., Hyperstudio and PowerPoint), and graphics programs and their use in educational settings. Grade only.
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EFRT 563 - The Internet in Education
(3 S.H.)
This course includes a brief history of the Internet and its educational uses. Practical content includes: Internet searches (including using various search engines and databases such as iNet Library, Marco Polo, and others), Internet technologies (including CU See Me, and other conferencing programs) and web authoring (including basic design issues incorporating elements found on other sites and ftp). Each of these areas will be explored in relation to their contribution to classroom instruction and learning. Grade only.
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EFRT 564 - Media Production and Literacy
(2 S.H.)
This course will focus on consuming and producing digital media. The course will explore the media’s impact on human cognition and learning. Students will capture and edit digital photographs, video, and sound, using them to create digital video projects and prepare them for distribution over the internet. Grade only.
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EFRT 565 - Educational Technology: Assessment and Evaluation
(2 S.H.)
This course provides an introduction to the principles of assessment and evaluation in using technology to collect performance data in a standards-based curriculum and in integrating technology in teaching and learning. These focuses include addressing accountability issues in providing scientifically based evidence to document student achievement and creating an inclusive technology rich environment for all students. Grade only.
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EFRT 621 - Constructivist Learning Theory
(3 S.H.)
This course is designed to increase students’ understanding of constructivist learning theory and increase their ability to apply principles of constructivist theory in their instructional planning and classroom teaching. Offered only through the Learning Communities Master Teacher Program. Grade only.
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EFRT 623 - Foundations of Education
(3 S.H.)
In order to critically examine current practice, this course presents students with an historical perspective of the philosophical concepts which have influenced American education. Offered yearly. Grade only.
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EFRT 632 - Action Research: Assessment of Classroom Learning
(3 S.H.)
Methodologies for classroom action research to evaluate teaching and learning are developed for use by teachers. Incorporates a variety of assessment strategies, which can be utilized to measure and record student achievement. Offered yearly. Grade only.
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EDRD 550 - Differentiated Reading Instruction
(3 S.H.)
This course examines the use of assessment data to plan differentiated reading instruction for a range of learners with diverse cognitive, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds. Emphasis is placed upon differentiation of instruction within classrooms and collaboration with other professionals for the design of data-based interventions for struggling readers, advanced readers and English language learners. Prerequisites: EDUC 328 and EDUC 329 (or equivalent). Requires previous license in Elementary or Special Education, or current enrollment in such licensing coursework. Offered yearly as needed. Grade only. Note: Graduate project required (3 credits).
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EDRD 560 - New Literacies and Literacy Engagement
(3 S.H.)
This course helps teachers balance the strengths of traditional text-centric reading materials with the demands and opportunities of increasingly diverse environments for interactive digital literacies. Special attention is given to supporting authentic engagement through blending of multiple literacies, student-driven dialogue, analysis of authors’ intended meaning, and interrogation of text in light of multiple viewpoints. Prerequisite EDUC 328 and EDUC 329, and Pre- or co-requisite: EDRD 450/ . Requires previous license in Elementary or Special Education, or current enrollment in graduate coursework for such licensing coursework. Offered yearly as needed. Grade only. Note: Graduate project required (3 credits).
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EDRD 570 - Data-based Improvement of Reading Programs
(3 S.H.)
This course focuses on understanding collection, analysis, and interpretation of data as the driving force behind continuous improvement of reading instruction in the classroom and school. Particular attention is paid to continuous progress monitoring, responsive intervention, and collaboration among important stakeholders in the classroom, building, district, and community. Prerequisites: EDUC 328 and EDUC 329 (or equivalent). Pre- or co-requisite: EDRD 450/ . Requires previous license in Elementary or Special Education, or concurrent enrollment in such licensing coursework. Offered yearly as needed. Grade only. Note: Graduate project required when taken for graduate credit (3 credits).
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ENG 504 - Advanced Creative Writing: Nonfiction
(3 S.H.)
Advanced practice in writing and revising creative nonfiction, with an emphasis on the development of the student’s individual style. Variable content depends on the discretion of the instructor. Example topics include nature writing, the spiritual memoir, and travel writing. Note: May also be taken for undergraduate credit as ENG 404. See Undergraduate Catalog. Grade only.
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ENG 505 - Chaucer
(3 S.H.)
A study of Chaucer’s major works (including The Canterbury Tales) read in Middle English. Note: May also be taken for undergraduate credit as ENG 405. See Undergraduate Catalog. Grade only.
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ENG 510 - Advanced Creative Writing: Fiction
(3 S.H.)
Opportunity to produce a significant body of new fiction and to develop a literary aesthetic and philosophy. Application of various expressive, imitative, and experimental writing techniques. Note: May also be taken for undergraduate credit as ENG 410. See Undergraduate Catalog. Grade only.
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ENG 512 - Advanced Creative Writing: Poetry
(3 S.H.)
Advanced study of selected poets and poetics; advanced practice in poetry writing. Permission of instructor required. Note: May also be taken for undergraduate credit as ENG 412. See Undergraduate Catalog. Grade only.
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ENG 517 - Shakespeare Works
(3 S.H.)
This course is based on careful consideration and discussion of Shakespeare’s works, both the printed texts and filmed versions. Note: May also be taken for undergraduate credit as ENG 417. See Undergraduate Catalog. Grade only.
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ENG 523 - Shakespeare in Performance
(3 S.H.)
This intensive two-week course is based on careful reading and discussion of Shakespeare’s plays and their performances; the choice of plays for the course will correspond to the offerings of the Great River Shakespeare Festival. This course entails extra fees. Note: May also be taken for undergraduate credit as ENG 423. See Undergraduate Catalog. Grade only.
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ENG 532 - Literature in a Global Context
(3 S.H.)
Examination of texts within their cultural contexts and exploration of strategies for comparing texts from various cultural traditions. Note: May also be taken for undergraduate credit as ENG 432. See Undergraduate Catalog. Grade only.
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ENG 539 - Technical Writing
(3 S.H.)
The theory and practice of creating technical documents with text and graphics such as proposals, reviews, reports, newsletters, descriptions, instructions, manuals, websites, and/or correspondence. Using available technology (hardware and software), students will develop these documents with attention to their personal, organizational, cultural, legal, and ethical consequences. Note: May also be taken for undergraduate credit as ENG 439. See Undergraduate Catalog. Grade only.
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ENG 570 - Seminar in American Literature
(3 S.H.)
This reading- and writing-intensive course offers advanced study of a period, genre, figure, or theme in American literature and includes seminar-style presentations by students. Variable content: semester schedules announce each section’s subject. Note: May also be taken for undergraduate credit as ENG 470. See Undergraduate Catalog. Grade only.
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ENG 571 - Seminar in British Literature
(3 S.H.)
This reading- and writing-intensive course offers advanced study of a period, genre, figure, or theme in British literature and includes seminar-style presentations by students. Variable content: semester schedules announce each section’s subject. Note: May also be taken for undergraduate credit as ENG 471. See Undergraduate Catalog. Grade only.
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ENG 572 - Seminar in Language and Discourse
(3 S.H.)
Advanced study of topics in language and linguistics. Topics may include history of the English language, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, language and social context, contrastive rhetoric, pragmatics, and language and culture. Variable content: semester schedules announce each section’s subject. Note: May also be taken for undergraduate credit as ENG 472. See Undergraduate Catalog. Grade only.
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ENG 580 - Theories of Second Language Acquisition
(3 S.H.)
This course introduces students to core issues in second language acquisition and research. Students work to understand what is occurring linguistically, cognitively, and socially as humans learn languages beyond their native language. The course focuses on both theoretical and pragmatic interactions among learner, language, and context. Note: May also be taken for undergraduate credit as ENG 480. See Undergraduate Catalog. Grade only.
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ENG 581 - TESOL Theory and Methods
(3 S.H.)
The course examines theories, methods and techniques of teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), including psychological, socio-cultural, political, and pedagogical factors affecting learning and teaching and the influence of these factors on current teaching methods. Note: May also be taken for undergraduate credit as ENG 481. See Undergraduate Catalog. Grade only.
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ENG 582 - Second Language Composition Studies
(3 S.H.)
The course is a survey of theories of second language writing, including analysis of theoretical perspectives and pedagogical materials. This may also include application of TESOL theory and methods to the teaching of composition. Note: May also be taken for undergraduate credit as ENG 482. See Undergraduate Catalog. Grade only.
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ENG 583 - Pedagogical Grammar
(3 S.H.)
In this course students examine the structural features of English as they apply to the teaching and learning of English as a second or foreign language. The primary focus is on explaining grammatical concepts within pedagogical contexts. Prior experience in the formal study of English grammar is necessary background for this course. Note: May also be taken for undergraduate credit as ENG 483. See Undergraduate Catalog. Grade only.
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ENG 584 - ESL Materials, Resources, and Assessment
(3 S.H.)
The major focus of this course is the examination of theories and principles guiding successful ESL material development and language test creation. Students typically practice developing their own course materials, evaluate their suitability in a sample lesson, and prepare tests for a variety of student levels. Note: May also be taken for undergraduate credit as ENG 484. See Undergraduate Catalog. Grade only.
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ENG 601 - Introduction to Graduate Studies
(3 S.H.)
This course is designed to introduce first-year Masters’ students to the principles and procedures of scholarly research and the philosophy of English graduate studies. Students will learn about the different professional activities and methodologies practiced in the discipline. Required of all Literature & Language graduate students. Grade only.
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ENG 602 - Seminar in Literary Themes, Topics, Genres
(3 S.H.)
Intensive study of a literary theme, topic, genre, or other aspect of literature. Grade only.
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ENG 603 - Seminar in Literary Themes, Topics, Genres
(3 S.H.)
Intensive study of a literary theme, topic, genre, or other aspect of literature. Grade only.
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ENG 604 - Seminar in Literary Themes, Topics, Genres
(3 S.H.)
Intensive study of a literary theme, topic, genre, or other aspect of literature. Grade only.
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ENG 605 - Seminar in English Literature
(3 S.H.)
Intensive study of one English writer or of a small group of writers whose works represent a significant movement or aspect of English literature. Grade only.
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ENG 606 - Seminar in English Literature
(3 S.H.)
Intensive study of one English writer or of a small group of writers whose works represent a significant movement or aspect of English literature. Grade only.
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ENG 607 - Seminar in English Literature
(3 S.H.)
Intensive study of one English writer or of a small group of writers whose works represent a significant movement or aspect of English literature. Grade only.
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ENG 608 - Seminar in American Literature
(3 S.H.)
Intensive study of one American writer or of a small group of writers whose works represent a significant movement or aspect of American literature. Grade only.
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ENG 609 - Seminar in American Literature
(3 S.H.)
Intensive study of one American writer or of a small group of writers whose works represent a significant movement or aspect of American literature. Grade only.
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ENG 610 - Seminar in American Literature
(3 S.H.)
Intensive study of one American writer or of a small group of writers whose works represent a significant movement or aspect of American literature. Grade only.
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ENG 611 - Teaching Writing: Theory and Practice
(4 S.H.)
Theories and practice of teaching writing. Includes classroom observations and preparation of teaching materials. Required of all new graduate assistants. Grade only.
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ENG 613 - Literature: Analysis and Pedagogy
(3 S.H.)
Advanced critical analysis of and pedagogical approaches to prose, poetry, drama, and film. Includes observations of and practice teaching in undergraduate literature courses. Required of all entering MA Literature & Language and MS students. Grade only.
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ENG 614 - TESOL Research Methods
(2 S.H.)
This course prepares graduate students in TESOL/applied linguistics to evaluate scholarly research in their field and to design their own research studies. Topics examined include the relationship between theory and research, research question generation, data collection and analysis procedures, the ethics and politics of conducting research, genre conventions of scholarly research, and qualitative and quantitative research design. Grade only.
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ENG 621 - Internship
(1-6 S.H.)
An internship in areas determined by the needs of the individual student in consultation with advisor. Must be arranged well in advance of the registration period. P/NC.
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ENG 690 - Independent Studies
(1-3 S.H.)
Independent studies in areas determined by the needs of the individual student. Must be arranged well in advance of the registration period. Students may apply a maximum of three credits toward the degree. The consent of the instructor is required. Grade or P/NC.
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ENG 695 - Graduate Portfolio
(3 S.H.)
Graduate student portfolio materials as outlined in the Graduate Portfolio description. Required of all English graduate students as part of their formal assessment. Grade only.
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ENG 699 - Thesis
(1-5 S.H.)
Thesis research and writing. Credit to be arranged in consultation with thesis director. Students may apply a maximum of five credits toward the degree. P/NC.
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BIOL 531 - Molecular Biology Laboratory
(4 S.H.)
This course teaches basic techniques in molecular and cellular biology that are used in academia, industry and clinical settings. Experiments covering DNA technology, analysis of gene expression, RNA and protein localization and bioinformatics will be covered. Prerequisites: BIOL 241, BIOL 307, BIOL 310, BIOL 430 or concurrent enrollment, CHEM 350 or instructor’s permission. (See Undergraduate Catalog for more information.) Offered yearly. Grade only. Note: Effective Spring 2014.
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GEOS 500 - Individual Research Problems
(1-3 S.H.)
Independent study of a selected geologic field and/or laboratory problem with subsequent preparation of written report and oral seminar. May be repeated up to 6 credits. Admission by consent of instructor and department chairperson. Offered each semester.
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GEOS 505 - Current Topics in Geoscience
(1-4 S.H.)
An analysis of current topics and issues relevant to Geosciences. Subject matter and prerequisites will be announced in advance by the department. May be repeated as topics change. Offered with sufficient demand.
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GEOS 515 - Advanced Geomorphology
(4 S.H.)
Study of the landscapes and the processes that shape the Earth’s surface and shallow subsurface. The role of climate, tectonics, bedrock geology, and time as controls on geomorphic processes are explored An emphasis is placed on developing a quantitative understanding of the mechanisms of landscape processes through indoor and outdoor laboratory exercises and field trips. Prerequisites: GEOS 309: Watershed Science and GEOS 316: Geographic Information Systems or equivalent courses or instructor’s permission. (See Undergraduate Catalog for more information.) Offered alternate years. Grade only. Note: Effective Spring 2014.
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GEOS 520 - Applied Hydrogeology
(4 S.H.)
Application of hydrologic principles to ground-water flow problems, aqueous geochemistry, and contaminant studies. Techniques of water-well development, aquifer tests, determination of ground-water chemistry. Use of computer models and other analytical tools. Lecture and laboratory. Field trips required. Prerequisites: GEOS 240 or GEOS 309 and MATH 140 or MATH 160. Offered alternate years. Grade only.
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GEOS 535 - Optical Mineralogy and Petrology
(4 S.H.)
Theory of optical mineralogy. Optical properties of minerals determined by petrographic microscope. Introduction to major igneous and metamorphic rocks; mineral equilibria and stability, mineralogic phase rule and metamorphic facies. Rock identification by megascopic and petrographic techniques. Lecture and laboratory. Weekend field trip required. Prerequisites: GEOS 220 or GEOS 305 and CHEM 212. Offered alternate years in the fall semester. Grade only.
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GEOS 545 - Geochemistry
(4 S.H.)
An introduction to geochemical processes. Topics covered will include fundamentals of geochemistry, environmental mineralogy, chemical fate and transport in the environment, remediation techniques, geochemical cycles, isotopes, and biogeochemical reactions. An emphasis is placed on developing a quantitative understanding of geochemical processes through lectures, discussions, and field and laboratory work. Field trips required. Prerequisites: CHEM 212 and GEOS 130 or GEOS 235, or permission of instructor. CHEM 213 is strongly recommended. (See Undergraduate Catalog for more information.) Offered alternate years in the spring semester. Grade only. Note: Effective Spring 2014.
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GEOS 580 - Field Techniques in Geosciences for Teachers
(1-2 S.H.)
Field-based introduction to the techniques of data collection, analysis, and interpretation of field problems in the geosciences. Description, interpretation, and collection of data of geologic materials and features in the field. Use of tools and instruments including geologic and topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS, and geologic compass. Emphasis placed on basic geologic, hydrologic, and environmental problems. Prerequisite: Certification to teach science in Minnesota grades 5-12 or to teach mathematics in Minnesota for grades 5-12. Completion of one year of science in the content area in which licensure is being sought is preferred. Offered in the summer, subject to funding and sufficient student interest.
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GEOS 680 - Field-based Research in Geosciences for Teachers
(2 S.H.)
Advanced field techniques in the geosciences. Focus on the study of igneous and metamorphic rocks in the field. Identification, design, and completion of a field-based research project using primary data. Prerequisite: Certification to teach science in Minnesota grades 5-12 or to teach mathematics in Minnesota for grades 5-12. Completion of one year of science in the content area in which licensure is being sought is preferred and completion of GEOS 580 - Field Techniques in Geosciences for Teachers . Prerequisite: Certification to teach science in Minnesota grades 5-12 or to teach mathematics in Minnesota for grades 5-12. Completion of one year of science in the content area in which licensure is being sought is preferred and completion of . Offered in the summer, subject to funding and sufficient student interest.
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HERS 501 - Research Methods in Health Education
(3 S.H.)
Methods and techniques of research potential and completed problems analyzed with view to selection of topics. Offered on demand. Grade only.
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HERS 503 - Epidemiology
(3 S.H.)
An overview of agents of disease and processes of diseases in man, including an introduction to ecology of man in health and disease. Offered on demand. Grade only.
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HERS 530 - Public Health
(3 S.H.)
Explores the foundations of public health practices, including health organization/agency structures, and specific public health concerns of the target populations. The course will have a component similar to a practicum working with a health-related organization throughout the semester 2 hours per week minimum. Topics covered in this course could be environmental health, community crisis health and/or public service health. Prerequisites: HERS 204, HERS 288 and HERS 410. Recommended prerequisites: HERS 403 and STAT 110. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Offered on demand. Grade only.
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HERS 602 - Critical Issues in Health Education
(1-3 S.H.)
Current controversial issues are discussed to develop understanding and insight for organizing and teaching health units. May be repeated for credit. Offered on demand. Grade only.
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HERS 604 - Health Curriculum in Elementary and Secondary Schools
(3 S.H.)
Development and organization of the school health curriculum from K12. For health instructors, elementary teachers and school administrators. Offered on demand. Grade Only.
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HERS 605 - Decision-Making Processing in Health Education
(3 S.H.)
Concepts and operational procedure for a management by objectives approach in health education. Offered on demand. Grade only.
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HERS 616 - Laboratory Techniques in Human Performance
(3 S.H.)
Advanced work in the areas of exercise physiology with particular emphasis on laboratory experience. Prerequisites: 340. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Offered on demand. Grade only.
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HIST 501 - Ancient Rome
(3 S.H.)
The rise of Rome from a small republic to empire, the decline and fall of the empire. The Roman contribution to western civilization. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as HIST 401. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisites: HIST 120 or instructor’s permission. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Grade only.
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HIST 503 - Middle Ages
(3 S.H.)
The decline of the Roman Empire, the Germanic kingdoms, the early Christian Church, the development of feudalism and manorialism, the economic recovery of Europe, civilization of the High Middle Ages, rise of the national monarchies. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as HIST 403. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisites: HIST 120 or instructor’s permission.(See Undergraduate Catalog.) Grade only.
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HIST 508 - Renaissance
(3 S.H.)
The rise of commerce, development of the national monarchies, growth of the Italian city/states, secularization of society, humanism and art in Italy and in Northern Europe, new scientific discoveries, and expansion of Europe. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as HIST 408. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisites: HIST 120 and HIST 121, or instructor’s permission. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Grade only.
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HIST 509 - Reformation
(3 S.H.)
A study of the religious background of sixteenth century Europe. The rise of Lutherism, Calvinism, Anabaptism, and Anglicanism. The Catholic Counter-Reformation. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as HIST 409. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisites: HIST 120 and HIST 121, or instructor’s permission. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Grade only.
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HIST 517 - Hitler and Nazi Germany
(3 S.H.)
Emphasis will be given to the factors, which led to Nazism, the personality of Hitler, his drive for world domination and failure, and the Nuremburg trials. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as HIST 417. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisites: HIST 122 or instructor’s permission. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Grade only.
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