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LEAD 640 - Action Research I: Technology and Research Methods Credits: (3 semester hours)
This course will provide the student with an overview of Action Research methodology, both quantitative and qualitative with an emphasis on qualitative methods. In this course the student will identify his/her thesis problem and begin the literature review.
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LEAD 641 - Research I: Environmental Information Systems/Methodology.
In this course, students will survey, explore and utilize the vast network of environmental databases and informative reports which focuses on environmental issues and their impact on human health and societal issues well-being. The course will also introduce to students the concepts, physical characteristics and applications of geographic information system, remote sensing, dynamics simulations, and statistical modeling. This powerful mega-tool often referred to as environmental informatics (or eco-informatics) is essential to environmental management, planning and disaster control and water resource management.
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LEAD 645 - Action Research II: Implementation Credits: (3 semester hours)
In this course, the student will integrate and apply knowledge and skills acquired in his/her courses to the community or work environment. The thesis construct developed in the earlier semesters will be implemented through data gathering within the workplace. (Note: This course is only open to students who have completed and received approval of their IRB.)
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LEAD 646 - Action Research II: IRB Credits: (1 semester hours)
This course provides an opportunity for graduate students to participate in ongoing thesis advisement and supervision to prepare the IRB Application. If the student receives an “incomplete” grade in this course, the student may not proceed to LEAD 647. This course provides an opportunity for graduate students to participate in ongoing thesis advisement and supervision to prepare the IRB Application. If the student receives an “incomplete” grade in this course, the student may not proceed to LEAD 647.
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LEAD 650 - Action Research III: Thesis Credits: (3 semester hours)
In this course the student will complete the work and writing of his/her thesis. Credit will be given upon successful defense of the thesis. If the student does not complete the successful defense of the thesis, then the grade will be a “P” for passing if a draft of the thesis is successfully completed and the student enrolls in the optional course LEAD 651 .
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LEAD 651 - Action Research III: Thesis Continuation Credits: (1 semester hours)
In this course the student will continue the work and writing of his/her thesis. Credit will be given upon successful defense of the thesis. No student can graduate from a degree program without being enrolled at the University.
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LEAD 652 - Graduate Seminar: Capstone Project Credits: (3 semester hours - Non-Thesis Track only)
The course provides a comparative study of the data-driven change projects implemented by the MSTL Non-thesis Track students. The students analyze the dynamics of the change process and the data analysis undertaken to identify the problem and the exploration of solutions. Seminar topics include data-driven problem solving process, organizational change, how to write a literature review, how to read and interpret theoretical, statistical and research components of peer reviewed journal articles, and project presentation (final paper, oral presentation). This course prepares students for application of the data-driven decision-making process in the Capstone Project.
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ES 501 - Environmental Seminar I Credits: 1 cr.
A graduate seminar course focusing on external research presentations, literature review, and critique.
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ES 502 - Environmental Seminar II Credits: 1 cr.
A graduate seminar course focusing on faculty and student research presentations and critique.
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ES 510 - Organization of Human Systems Credits: 3 cr.
An integrated survey of the design and function of anthropogenic systems from scientific, historic, economic, and sociopolitical perspectives, with particular emphasis on managed and altered systems, their creation and maintenance, and issues of sustainability.
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ES 511 - Organization of Natural Systems Credits: 3 cr.
An integrated survey of the design and function of non-anthropogenic systems from scientific, historic, economic, and sociopolitical perspectives, with particular emphasis on ecosystems and diversity, their development and changes over time, and issues of sustainability.
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ES 530 - Environmental Policy and Risk Management Credits: 2 cr.
An advanced review of the topics, issues, influences, and approaches used to address the political and legal aspects of environmental issues, with an emphasis on methods to identify and manage environmental risk over both the short term and long term. Slash Course.
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ES 550 - Ecosystem Management Credits: 2 cr.
A project-based service learning course involving the theory and practice of managing complex natural systems, the control of human impacts upon them, and the development and achievement of functional goals for their maintenance from interdisciplinary and higher order ecosystem management perspectives. Slash Course.
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ES 603 - Experimental Design Credits: 3 cr.
A study of basic approaches to the design of environmental experiments and studies, including issues of randomization, balance, multivariable designs, comparison/contrast, sample size, blocking and nesting, and random and fixed effects.
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ES 605 - Environmental Modeling Credits: 3 cr.
An introduction to the major types of environmental models, including modeling theory and the conceptual and numerical methodologies used for modeling environmental systems.
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ES 613 - Advanced Environmental Ethics Credits: 2 cr.
An advanced study, in methodological terms, of the application of morals/ethics to environmental issues (understood in social, ecological and economic terms).
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ES 614 - Coastal Environmental Science Credits: 3 cr.
A study of the interactions of human and ecological systems at the land-ocean interface, including population and near-shore ocean dynamics, human impacts in the coastal zone, and their measure and mitigation.
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ES 620 - Advanced Environmental Economics Credits: 3 cr.
A study of the application of environmental and ecological economics to environmental problems, including issues of resource depletion, pollution, sustainable development, environmental accounting (input-output analysis), market limits, and issues of environmental governance.
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ES 631 - Statistics and Numerical Analysis Credits: 3 cr
A study of the design and utilization of advanced statistical methods for the large scale, field-based experimental designs and research projects commonly encountered in Environmental Science. .
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ES 635 - Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing Credits: 3 cr.
An advanced methods and theory course on the use of remote sensing and associated Geographic Information Systems in environmental science, with particular emphasis on application to field data collection and large-scale environmental issues.
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ES 641 - Toxicology and Risk Assessment Credits: 2 cr.
A non-lab course for managers and practitioners focusing on the application of toxicological and risk assessment principles as they apply to environmental systems and environmental policy.
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ES 651 - Environmental Restoration Credits: 2 cr.
An exploration of advanced theory and methodology for the maintenance and restoration of aquatic and terrestrial systems, including issues of sustainability.
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ES 695 - Special Problems in Integrated Environmental Science Credits: 3 cr.
A variable-format course addressing an issue in environmental science of current significance from an interdisciplinary or higher-order perspective.
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ES 699 - IES Thesis Credits: Variable 1-9 cr.
A variable-credit course for students working to complete their thesis requirements.
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CON 600 - Professional Orientation and Ethics Credits: 3 cr.
This course provides an introductory into the world of professional counseling. The course content includes historical overview, concepts, approaches, philosophy and development of the counseling profession. Professional roles, organizations, credentialing, legal/ethical issues, and professional standards of care are covered.
Prerequisite(s): Recommended first course.
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CON 620 - Group Dynamics and Counseling Credits: 3 cr.
The study of group dynamics and group counseling theories, including ethics, group leadership styles, types of groups, group counseling methods and skills, group developmental stages, and therapeutic factors of group work. Experiential activities included.
Prerequisite(s): CP 6610 or adviser’s approval.
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PSY 610 - Foundations of Mental Health Counseling Credits: 3 cr.
This course is a study of the historical, philosophical, societal, cultural, economic, and political dimensions in mental health practice. This course will address the professional identity, functions, and issues facing mental health practitioners: principles, theories, and practice of community intervention and the Human services network; fiscal and administrative management of programs; and public policy and governmental relations impacting mental health services.
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PSY 617 - Human Lifespan and Development Credits: 3 cr.
This course studies the individual life over time, and at all developmental stages. Problems of human adjustment faced at all stages of development from conception through retirement, including adjustment issues in the home, school, work place, social groups, and retirement. An understanding of developmental crises in human behavior is also a goal of this course.
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PSY 638 - Marriage, Family, and Sex Therapy Credits: 3 cr.
The course is designed to provide the student with a conceptual framework for dealing with marriage, family, and sex problems. Students will be equipped with the skills necessary for working with all members of the family.
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PSY 642 - Theories of Personality Credits: 3 cr.
This course examines the critical analysis of major theories and systems of personality. It covers the various assessment tools used to assess personality in individuals. This course will review the personality development over a life time, and will examine the myths relating to personality development. This will include problems related to lifelong maladaptive personality traits, including antisocial personality disorders, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia and dependent personality disorder.
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PSY 647 - Vocational Psychology and Career Development Credits: 3 cr.
This course covers the procedures used in obtaining, organizing, integrating, and utilizing educational and occupational information including electronic media. This course covers all the important areas of career development theories, and looks at the historical development of career counseling, counseling special populations, career counseling in educational setting, and career counseling models. Attention is given to the appraisal of interest, aptitude and personality measurements.
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PSY 650 - Internship: Mental Health Credits: 3 cr.
This course provides an opportunity for the student to perform under supervision a variety of activities in which a regularly employed professional counselor in an agency setting would be expected to perform. Experiences are accompanied by regularly scheduled, weekly group supervision. Course equals 300 clock hours of internship. Students may take up to six semester hours of internship per semester with adviser approval. Each student must complete 120 hours of direct service with clients. Grading system is Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of CP 6650 and adviser approval.
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PSY 652 - Behavioral Pathology Credits: 3 cr.
A study of psychopathological disorders with emphasis on the psychological, social, and biological origins. The current classification system used by the American Psychiatric Association is used as a foundation. Diagnosis and treatment planning are emphasized.
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PSY 653 - Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Credits: 3 cr.
A course designed to assist mental health professionals in the understanding and application of a multiaxial system (current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual). Also included is a comprehensive treatment planning strategy for development statements of behavioral symptoms, short-term objective, long term goals and therapeutic interventions. Psychopharmacology treatment interventions are covered.
Prerequisite(s): CP 7603
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LEAD 613 - Ethical Decision Making Credits: 3
This course provides students with a variety of theoretical perspectives and tools to be used in resolving ethical dilemmas typically found in professional life, and to challenge students to apply these tools on a case-by-case basis. By examining various ethical perspectives, both religious and philosophical, such as virtue ethics, deontological ethics, utilitarianism, and pragmatism, the course will challenge students to think critically about their own ethical stances. Students will synthesize various approaches to ethics in order to constructively articulate an ethics for Transformative Leadership. The course will employ a case-study approach to ethical decision-making. Students will be evaluated on the basis of how well they understand and consistently and reasonably employ their chosen approach to ethical decision-making.
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