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PSC 779R - Advanced Studies in Comparative Politics
Credits 3
Selected topics in comparative politics. Students are advised to take PSC 760R before this course.
Formerly
(PSC 769)
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisites
and graduate standing.
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PSC 780R - Proseminar in Political Theory
Credits 3
Concepts and issues in political theory, with emphasis on major texts in the history of political philosophy.
Formerly
(PSC 771)
Prerequisites
Graduate standing.
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PSC 781 - Political Theory before 1500
Credits 3
Readings from works by selected political theorists of the ancient and medieval periods. Authors may include Thucydides, Xenophon, Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Al-Farabi, Maimonides, and Thomas Aquinas.
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PSC 782R - Political Theory from 1500 to 1900
Credits 3
Readings from works by selected political theorists of the early and late modern periods. Authors may include Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Kant, Hegel, J. S. Mill, Marx, and Nietzsche.
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PSC 783 - Political Theory since 1900
Credits 3
Readings from works by selected political theorists since 1900. Authors may include Dewey and Heidegger.
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PSC 789R - Special Topic: Advanced Studies in Political Theory
Credits 3
Selected topics in political theory. Students are advised to take PSC 780R before this course.
Formerly
(PSC 779)
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing.
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PSC 790 - SP Topics: Studies in Political Science
Credits 3
Analysis of the research and literature on a selected topic in political science. Specific topic announced each semester.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
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PSC 791 - M.A. Independent Study in Political Science
Credits 1-3
Program of independent reading and research in political science for M.A. students, to be selected in consultation with an instructor before registration. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits with consent of instructor.
Prerequisites
Consent of instructor.
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PSC 792 - Ph.D. Independent Study in Political Science
Credits 1-3
Program of independent reading and research in political science for Ph.D. students, to be selected in consultation with an instructor before registration. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits with consent of instructor.
Prerequisites
Consent of instructor.
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PSC 793 - Internship in Political Science
Credits 1 – 3
Graduate students have a work assignment in an executive, legislative, or judicial setting, political party, or interest group institution at the national, state, or local governmental level and make regular reports on work activities and assigned readings. Substantial written work required.
Formerly
(PSC 780)
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits with consent of instructor.
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PSC 795 - Directed Readings in Political Science
Credits 1 to 6
Program of assigned reading and preparation of professional paper.
Formerly
(PSC 782)
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits.
Grading
TDX
Prerequisites
Department approval.
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PSC 796 - Thesis
Credits 3 – 6
Research, analysis, and writing towards completion of thesis and subsequent defense.
Formerly
(PSC 789)
Notes
May be repeated but only six credits applied to the student’s program.
Grading
S/F grading only.
Prerequisites
Departmental approval.
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PSC 799 - Dissertation
Credits 3-12
May be repeated but only 12 credits may be applied toward degree.
Prerequisites
Passing grade on comprehensive examinations.
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PSY 701 - Biological Bases of Behavior
Credits 3
A detailed examination of the biological processes that underlie behavior including basic structure and function of the nervous system, physiological bases of behavior, and neuroscience approaches to topics such as sensation, perception, learning, memory, emotion, sleep, and development.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
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PSY 702 - Sensation and Perception
Credits 3
Critical review of major theories and issues in perception research, including a discussion of psychophysical methods, general auditory perception, speech, vision, olfaction, gustation, and touch.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
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PSY 703 - Cognitive Psychology
Credits 3
Critical review of theory and findings in cognitive psychology, including an evaluation of research in attention, pattern recognition, the representation of events in memory, and language.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
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PSY 704 - Social Psychology
Credits 3
Overview of current theory and research in social psychology. Both the limitations and implications of social psychological theory explored using current research evidence. Topics include attitude change, social influence, attribution theory, social cognition, and cross-cultural perspectives.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and PSY 460 and consent of instructor.
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PSY 705 - Developmental Psychology
Credits 3
Survey of cognitive, social, and emotional development from birth through adolescence.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
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PSY 706 - History of Psychology
Credits 3
Examination of the forces which have shaped the development of the discipline and the practice of psychology, including antecedents in philosophy, physiology, and psychotherapy.
Grading
Letter grade
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
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PSY 707 - Research Methods
Credits 3
Advanced treatment of the issues involved in planning, conducting, and evaluating research.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
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PSY 708 - Statistics for Psychologists I
Credits 3
Treatment of analysis of variance and multiple comparison methods applied to psychological research.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
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PSY 709 - Statistics for Psychologists II
Credits 3
Treatment of correlation, multiple regression, chi-square, and analysis of covariance as applied to psychological research.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
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PSY 710 - Multivariate Analysis in Psychology
Credits 3
Examination of multivariate statistical techniques including topics such as multivariate analysis of variance and covariance, discriminant function analysis, profile analysis, factor analysis, principal components analysis, and canonical correlation.
Prerequisites
and or equivalent and admitted PhD Psychology students only.
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PSY 711 - Advanced Seminar in Psychological Statistics
Credits 3
Examination of advanced statistical techniques such as nonparametric statistics, meta analysis, time-series analysis, and structural equation modeling.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of 18 credits.
Prerequisites
and or permission of the instructor.
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PSY 712 - Psychometrics
Credits 3
Principles of evaluating and constructing psychological tests using psychometric theory and behavioral assessment methodology.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
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PSY 713 - Developmental Research
Credits 3
Application of theory, methods, designs, analyses, and interpretation of research in developmental psychology.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
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PSY 714 - History and Foundations of Clinical Psychology
Credits 3
An overview of the historical development of psychology as well as exploration of current theoretical and skills-based issues in clinical psychology.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and limited to students enrolled in clinical psychology doctoral program.
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PSY 715 - Assessment of Children
Credits 3
Theory and practice of psychological assessment of children.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and limited to students enrolled in clinical psychology doctoral program.
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PSY 716 - Assessment of Adults
Credits 3
Theory and practice of psychological assessment of adults.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and limited to students enrolled in clinical psychology doctoral program.
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PSY 717 - Cognitive Methods
Credits 3
Overview of cognitive and neuroscience research methods, including demonstrations of equipment and software that is used for conducting experiments and analyzing results.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
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PSY 718 - Cognitive Science
Credits 3
An exploration of topics related to cognition from fields such as perception, neuroscience, computational modeling, artificial intelligence, antrhopology, and linguistics.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
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PSY 719 - Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Credits 3
Examines the neural basis of behavior including cellular, molecular, and genetic contributions. Topics will include neuronal cellular structure and function, neuroanatomy, experimental methods/techniques, and detailed investigations of the mechanisms involved in various behaviors and neurological/psychological disorders.
Grading
Letter Grade
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students or PhD Neuroscience students only and consent of instructor.
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PSY 720 - Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience
Credits 3
Examines systems and cognitive neuroscience theories, methods, and data used to understand topics such as perception, attention, action, learning, memory, emotion, social behavior, language, music, and brain disorders.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
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PSY 721 - Developmental Science
Credits 3
Discussion and critical review of theoretical perspectives and issues in developmental psychology. Topics include aspects of physiological, cognitive, and social development.
Notes
Can be taken for a maximum of 3 credits.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students.
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PSY 722 - Developmental and Social Psychology
Credits 3
Advanced discussion and integration of critical issues pertaining to both human development across the lifespan and social processes in dyads and groups, with a special focus on the social contexts of development.
Grading
Letter grade
Prerequisites
Admitted to the Psychology PhD program or Permission of Instructor
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PSY 723 - Assessment I: Cognitive and Academic Assessment
Credits 3
Theory and practice of cognitive and academic assessment across the lifespan.
Grading
Letter grade
Prerequisites
Admitted to Psychology PhD program or Consent of instructor
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PSY 724 - Assessment II: Personality and Psychopathology
Credits 3
Theory and practice of personality and psychopathology assessment across the lifespan.
Grading
Letter grade
Prerequisites
Enrolled in psychology PhD program or Consent of Instructor
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PSY 725 - Intervention with Children
Credits 3
Principles and methods of psychological intervention with children.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and limited to students enrolled in clinical psychology doctoral program.
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PSY 726 - Intervention with Adults
Credits 3
Principles and methods of psychological intervention with adults.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and limited to students enrolled in clinical psychology doctoral program.
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PSY 736 - Psychopathology
Credits 3
Advanced treatment of psychopathology covering description, diagnosis, classification, physiological factors, and psychodynamics.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
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PSY 737 - Child Psychopathology
Credits 3
Primary features, etiological theories, and epidemiology of behavior disorders in youth. Major diagnostic groupings covered include internalizing disorders (i.e., anxiety, depression, suicide, social withdrawal), externalizing disorders (i.e. ADHD, conduct disorder, substance abuse), pediatric problems, and developmental disabilities (e.g., autism, mental retardation).
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
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PSY 740 - Topics in Developmental Psychology
Credits 3
Analysis of theoretical concepts and research pertinent to the development of the individual.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
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PSY 741 - Psychology and Health
Credits 3
In-depth study of selected topics in the science of health psychology and/or the practice of behavioral medicine. Emphasis on theoretical foundations and empirical findings. Topics permitting, instruction on the clinical practice of behavioral medicine.
Prerequisites
Completion of year 1 of PhD program and admitted PhD Psychology students only.
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PSY 742 - Psychopharmacology
Credits 3
In-depth study of the effects of psychoactive drugs on nervous system function and behavior. Topics include pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, principles of neurotransmission, mechanisms of drug action, theoretical models of drug dependence and experimental approaches to psychopharmacology research.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
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PSY 743 - Human Sexuality
Credits 3
In-depth examination of the social and biological foundations of human sexuality. Includes detailed explorations of the latest research on the human sexual response, the relation of sexuality to psychological adjustment, variations in sexual behavior and identity, sexual dysfunction, and sociocultural issues.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
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PSY 744 - Neuropsychology
Credits 3
Provides in-depth examinat ion of the area of neuropsychology to include information on the historical roots of neuropsychology, organization of the human nervous system, brain-behavior relationships, higher cognitive functions, assessment techniques, neuropathology, neurological conditions, report writing, and developing recommendations for treatment planning.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
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PSY 747 - Topics in Perception
Credits 3
A seminar that explores the core concepts and recent developments in an area of perception. Potential topics include vision, hearing, taste, touch, and smell.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
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PSY 748 - Topics in Memory:
Credits 3
Seminar that explores the core concepts and recent developments in an area of memory research. Potential topics include short-term, working, episodic, semantic, procedural, implicit/explicit, and prospective memory.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
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PSY 749 - Topics in Cognitive Processes:
Credits 3
A seminar that explores the core concepts and recent developments in an area of cognitive processes. Potential topics include reasoning, decision-making, mathematics, problem-solving, and language use.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of twelve credits.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
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PSY 750 - Diversity in Professional Psychology
Credits 3
Acquaints students with the growing body of psychological literature on ethnic, age, life style, and other diversity issues. Emphasis on sensitizing students to unique aspects of minority populations, while enhancing their ability to work with individuals from various backgrounds.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
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PSY 752 - Group Psychotherapy: Principles and Practice
Credits 3
The practice of competent, evidence-based group psychotherapy, its foundation, and supportive theories. Addresses key aspects of group therapy and relevant ethics.
Prerequisites
Must have taken or currently be enrolled in .
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PSY 755 - Ethics and Professional Issues
Credits 3
Examination of ethical and professional issues related to the practice of psychology.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
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PSY 756 - Ethics, Professional Issues, and Diversity in Psychological & Brain Sciences
Credits 3
Examination of ethical, professional, and diversity issues related to the practice of psychological & brain sciences. Topics include publishing, grant funding, the professoriate, scientific misconduct, protection of human and nonhuman subjects, and diversity in psychological & brain sciences.
Grading
Letter Grade.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
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PSY 757 - Teaching of Psychology
Credits 3
Preparation and presentation of teaching material, the grading process, and solicitation of student feedback, among other variables.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
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PSY 758 - Proseminar in Psychological & Brain Sciences
Credits 1 – 2
Weekly forum for students and faculty to discuss professional issues and interdisciplinary research in psychological and brain sciences.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Grading
Letter Grade.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
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PSY 762 - Introduction to Clinical Supervision
Credits 3
The practice of competent clinical supervision, focusing on the roles and responsibilities of the supervisor, models and methods of supervision, and legal and ethical issues. Concurrent supervision of practicum students.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor and limited to students enrolled in clinical psychology doctoral program.
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PSY 765 - Seminar
Credits 1 – 6
Explores a specific aspect of psychology. Department approval must be obtained prior to registration.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students.
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PSY 766 - Independent Study
Credits 1 – 9
Individual projects under the direction of a faculty member.
Notes
Department approval must be obtained prior to registration. Student may enroll for 1-9 credits per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 18 credits.
Grading
Letter grade
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
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PSY 767 - Practicum
Credits 3
Supervised clinical experience at a departmentally approved site.
Notes
Department approval must be obtained prior to registration. May be repeated.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
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PSY 768 - Independent Research
Credits 1 – 9
Individual research projects under the direction of a faculty member.
Notes
Department approval must be obtained prior to registration. Student may enroll for 1-9 credits per semester. May be repeated.
Grading
Letter grade
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
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PSY 769 - Thesis
Credits 3 – 6
Research, analysis, and writing towards completion of thesis and subsequent defense.
Notes
May be repeated, but only six credits will be applied to the student’s program.
Grading
S/F grading only.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
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PSY 770 - Dissertation
Credits 3 – 12
Dissertation must be orally proposed and defended.
Notes
Student may enroll for 3-9 credits per semester. May be repeated, but only 12 credits will be applied to the student’s program.
Grading
S/F grading only.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
Corequisite
Department approval must be obtained prior to registration.
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PSY 771 - Professional Internship
Credits 1
The student must complete a full calendar year APA-approved clinical psychology internship. During the internship year, students must register for six credits of PSY 771: Professional Internship.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of three credits.
Grading
S/F grading only.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
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PSY 773 - Qualifying Activity
Credits 3
Complete one of the following: write one large paper or three smaller papers, or take an oral or written comprehensive exam. Register when defending the qualifying paper(s) or comprehensive exam if enrolled in the Psychological & Brain Sciences Ph.D. program.
Formerly
PSY 772.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.
Grading
S/U
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PTS 702 - Critical Appraisal and Synthesis of Research in Rehabilitation
Credits 3
This course provides students with knowledge and skills to critically appraise and synthesize research in rehabilitation. Students will learn how to write answerable questions, search the literature, and critically analyze evidence for application. Students will critique special cases of evidence and psychometric properties of diagnostic tools and outcome measures.
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PTS 703 - Measurement Theory and Outcomes in Rehabilitation
Credits 3
Theoretical and practical foundations for measurement in rehabilitation research. Concepts include importance and uses of outcomes research to measure body structures and functions, functional behaviors and activities, participation and quality of life, and consumer satisfaction. Challenges of designing and measuring outcomes in diverse populations across the lifespan will also be considered.
Prerequisites
Admission to PhD in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences program.
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PTS 712 - Physiological Bases of Rehabilitation
Credits 3
This course will provide an overview of the physiology underlying movement generation. Emphasis on the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal physiology components related to rehabilitation. Focus on tissue physiology of the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems, an applied approach and examination of physiological adaptations to exercise and its influence on a macro level.
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PTS 713 - Genomic and Regenerative Rehabilitation Concepts
Credits 3
Current perspectives on the emerging impact of regenerative medicine and genomic technologies that have potential to drive progress in the prevention and treatment of acute and chronic condition resulting from injury, disease or aging.
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PTS 714 - Neuroplasticity
Credits 3
Comprehensive overview of the neurobiological mechanisms and treatment principles of neuroplasticity and how to integrate and apply them to clinical practice.
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PTS 715 - Pathobiomechanics
Credits 3
The course is designed to introduce the concepts of biomechanical research regarding musculoskeletal pathologies, including kinematics, kinetics, and electromyography at the whole body and joint level. How alterations of connective tissue and muscle mechanics contribute to musculoskeletal pathologies is also discussed.
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PTS 744 - Gross Human Anatomy
Credits 3
Gross anatomy studied regionally stressing relationships of major structures, organs, vessels and nerves. Prosected human cadaver observation by students included in laboratory session ( ). All major areas of the body covered. Reference to the relationship of anatomical structures to pathology, traumatic injury and medicine stressed.
Prerequisites
Undergraduate Anatomy, Physiology or Biology lab course.
Corequisite
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PTS 744L - Gross Human Anatomy Lab
Credits 1
Gross human anatomy cadaver lab with supervised examination and exploration of prosected human cadavers. All major areas of the body are covered. References to the relationship of anatomical structures to pathology, traumatic injury and medicine stressed.
Prerequisites
Undergraduate Anatomy, Physiology or Biology lab course or equivalent.
Corequisite
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PTS 747 - Human Neuroanatomy
Credits 3
High level immersion, including cadaveric prosection, into the anatomy of the central nervous system, emphasizing structure and functional relationships. Coursework will also relate these structural relationships to brain dysfunction and pathology.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing.
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PUA 610 - Grant Writing for Public and Nonprofit Managers
Credits 1
The course intends to prepare students to understand the grant process and the steps needed to complete a well‐developed funding application. Additionally, students will learn about the review process found in grant funding.
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PUA 611 - Policy Advocacy and Lobbying
Credits 1
This course is designed to address advocacy and lobbying issues in the general area of public policy issues and government problems. Special attention is given to how the advocacy process works in the public and nonprofit sectors and policy making bodies and how lobbying techniques and processes can be understood.
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PUA 612 - Performance Measurement for Public and Nonprofit Organizations
Credits 1
This course explores the relationship between performance measurement and citizen participation. Students will explore the movement of involving citizens in the measurement of nonprofit, state and local government performance.
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PUA 613 - Leadership and Ethics for Public and Nonprofit Managers
Credits 1
This course is designed to explore issues related to being an ethical leader in the nonprofit setting. The course will examine ethical reasoning, leadership theories and case studies of leadership successes and failures.
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PUA 627 - Data Visualization for Urban Studies
Credits 3
Unveils the underlying structures of large or abstract data sets using visual methods that utilize the powerful processing capabilities of the human visual perceptual system. Focuses on the use of visual software to depict numerical data and the presentation of quantitative information clearly and effectively.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with URST 427. Credit at the 600-level required additional work.
Grading
Letter Grade.
Prerequisites
Graduate Standing
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PUA 680 - Geographic Information Systems for Socioeconomic Analysis & Environmental Management
Credits 3
Geographic Information Systems & Science for the application to socioeconomic analysis and environmental management in an urban setting. Fundamental concepts and technical skills including: the nature of geographic data, database development and management, use of spatial information.
Grading
Letter grade
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PUA 701 - Governance and the Urban Community
Credits 3
Examines the fundamental theories, structures, and processes of governance in Urban Communities in the United States. Explores the constitutional foundations and functions of legislative, administrative, and legal institutions. Covers topics such as federalism, public-private relations, and public administration.
Same as
SW 763
Prerequisites
Enrollment in the M.S.W. or M.P.A. program or consent of instructor.
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PUA 703 - Seminar In Organization Theory
Credits 3
Analyzes organizations as functioning social units. Emphasis on organization design, structure, processes, and external relationships.
Formerly
PUA 713
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PUA 705 - Public Goods and Public Finance
Credits 3
Provides an overview of public finance. Introduces concepts (such as market failures, externalities, and public goods) and tools for analyzing the proper role of government in the economy. Addresses issues of public resource allocation and taxation.
Formerly
PUA 704
Same as
Prerequisites
Enrollment in the MSW, MPA or ULD program or consent of instructor
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PUA 707 - Law and Public Policy
Credits 3
Course provides a basic understanding of how public policy is made and implemented in a federal system. The stages of the policy process are studied. Attention given to the different actors in the policy process especially the bureaucracy.
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PUA 708 - Organizations and Organizational Behavior
Credits 3
This course provides a broad introduction to the structure and function of organizations and the behavior of people in them, focusing on public and nonprofit organizations.
Formerly
PUA 718
Same as
SW 767
Prerequisites
or consent of instructor.
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PUA 711 - Seminar in Administrative Behavior
Credits 3
Stresses the development of knowledge and skill in understanding the role of the administrator in the context of public agencies. Emphasis given to strategies of policy making, policy implementation and understanding the factors that bear upon the administrator acting in these capacities.
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PUA 715 - Administrative Law
Credits 3
Branch of law that deals with public administration. Examines authority upon which administrative agencies operate and limits necessary to control agency action. Attention given to procedures governing rule making, administrative adjudication, and judicial review.
Prerequisites
or consent of instructor.
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PUA 718 - Career Development and Performance Appraisal in the Public Sector
Credits 3
Investigates how and why government agencies should develop career-stage appropriate employee development programs. Students gain greater appreciation of public sector employee evaluation systems.
Formerly
PUA 728
Prerequisites
or consent of instructor.
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PUA 721 - Quantitative Methods for Public Administration
Credits 3
Quantitative techniques used in program design and evaluation. Coverage includes such topics as measurement, tests of significance, and measures of association. Includes descriptive and inferential statistics and forecasting methods.
Formerly
PUA 722
Prerequisites
or consent of instructor.
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PUA 723 - Research and Analytical Methods
Credits 3
Examines quantitative and qualitative research methods used to answer questions and test hypotheses in public and non-profit settings. Includes identifying and reviewing scholarly literature; formulating research questions; selecting appropriate design, data collection and data analysis. Topics include causal and descriptive designs, interview and survey methods, and descriptive and inferential statistics.
Prerequisites
or consent of instructor.
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PUA 725 - Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation
Credits 3
Introduces students to the practical aspects of program evaluation, and the methodologies employed to analyze a program and to conduct an evaluation in the public and nonprofit sectors.
Prerequisites
and or consent of instructor.
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PUA 727 - Theory and Practice of Public Sector Survey Research
Credits 3
Provides the theoretical and applied components of survey research. Students learn the basics of all elements of the survey process.
Same as
Notes
Students will participate in an actual survey.
Prerequisites
Admission to a graduate program.
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PUA 729 - MPA Capstone Experience
Credits 3
The purpose of this class is to provide the knowledge and skills needed to construct and critique evaluation designs, collect and analyze data to test the effects of government programs, and address many of the questions and issues that arise in the process of evaluating program impacts.
Prerequisites
or Consent of the Graduate Coordinator.
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PUA 740 - Urban Administration
Credits 3
Urban management approached from the viewpoint of the chief administrator. Some consideration given to the city as an organic economic, political and social institution. Emphasis on administrative exercise of leadership decision making and various functional activities.
Prerequisites
or consent of instructor.
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PUA 741 - Leading and Assessing Change in Organizations
Credits 3
Understanding change, how to facilitate the process and measuring success are important knowledge and skills for leaders, followers, policy makers, program evaluators and researchers. This course introduces well-established change constructs, theories, models and measures, their applications in various settings. This course also explores research methods to study change processes.
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PUA 745 - Administration in a Federal and Intergovernmental Perspective
Credits 3
Provides students with understanding of the issues and problems of administering public programs in a federal system. Emphasis placed on how all levels of governments work together. Studies role of grants, mandates, and state/federal statutes on administrators.
Formerly
PUA 706
Same as
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PUA 749 - Ethics in Public Administration
Credits 3
Ethics in Public Administration
Grading
Letter Grade
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PUA 750 - Education Policy
Credits 3
Examines governmental policy and structure affecting elementary and secondary school finance, administration, and management. Reviews the history and impact of various structural and policy reforms proposed from 1950 to the present. Analyzes structure, policy, and reforms in terms of equity, effectiveness in facilitating student achievement, and other criteria.
Same as
(PAF 750)
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PUA 751 - Origins and Development of Public Policy in America
Credits 3
Examines the development of public policy in America especially as it is driven by citizen’s needs. In addition, it examines the impact of public policy on society
Same as
PAF 701
Prerequisites
Graduate standing.
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PUA 756 - Policy Implementation
Credits 3
Provides students an introduction to current models of implementation and the means for assessing both theory and methods; provides a bridge between the literature on policy analysis and program evaluation; offers students the opportunity to apply theoretical frameworks to practical situations.
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PUA 761 - Introduction to Workforce Education
Credits 3
Overview of history, philosophy and areas within the workforce education field.
Formerly
EDW 730
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