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ECON - Economics
EDL - Educational Leadership
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ACC 550
Managerial Accounting Decision Analysis
ACC 570
Healthcare Cost Accounting Analysis
ART 510
Art Education History
ART 511
Current Issues Art Education
ART 512
Arts Leadership, Advocacy, & Policy
ART 513
Visual Culture, Criticism & the Art Museum
ART 543
Non-Western Art History
ART 544
Art in Context
ATC 501
History and Development of Art Therapy
ATC 502
Materials and Techniques of Art Therapy Practice
ATC 503
Creativity, Symbolism, Metaphor, and Spirituality
ATC 504
Group Dynamics
ATC 505
Assessment Methods in Counseling
ATC 506
Assessments in Art Therapy
ATC 507
Professional Orientation, Ethical, and Legal Issues
ATC 508
Addictions Counseling
ATC 509
Marriage & Family Counseling
ATC 510
Human Growth and Development
ATC 511
Psychopathology and Diagnosis
ATC 512
Counseling Theories
ATC 513
Counseling Techniques
ATC 514
Research and Evaluation
ATC 515
Social and Cultural Foundations
ATC 516
Lifestyle & Career Development
ATC 517
Thesis
ATC 518
Supervised Practicum
ATC 519
Supervised Internship I
ATC 520
Supervised Internship II
ATC 523
Theories into Practice
ATC 599
ATC Elective
BIO 500
Biostatistic Applications
BIO 501
Advanced Genetics and Genomics
BIO 502
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIO 503
Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
BIO 504
Advanced Ecology
BIO 505
Advanced Ecology Lab
BIO 506
Advanced Field Biology
BIO 507
Graduate Human Genetics & Genomics
BIO 508
Advanced Herpetology
BIO 509
Graduate Programming for Biologists
BIO 510
Graduate Research Skills
BIO 511
Graduate Bioinformatics I
BIO 512
Graduate Neuroscience
BIO 513
MCAT Preparation
BIO 514
MCAT Preparation Mentor
BIO 515
Biological Applications of GIS
BIO 516
Medical Microbiology
BIO 517
Advanced Immunology
BIO 518
Ecological Field Experience
BIO 520
Quantitative Biological Techniques
BIO 521
Quantitative Ecology
BIO 522
Graduate Phylogenetics
BIO 523
Graduate Pathophysiology
BIO 525
Graduate Seminar
BIO 526
Advanced Animal Physiology
BIO 528
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
BIO 529
Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab
BIO 530
Advanced Field Botany
BIO 532
Graduate Histology
BIO 534
Graduate Endocrinology
BIO 536
Graduate Marine Biology
BIO 537
Crayfish Biology
BIO 538
Advanced Freshwater Invertebrates
BIO 540
Advanced Conservation Biology
BIO 543
Graduate Zoo Herpetology & Herpetoculture
BIO 545
Graduate Zoo Mammalogy
BIO 547
Graduate Zoo Ornithology
BIO 549
Advanced Zoo Animal Behavior
BIO 550
Graduate Development Biology
BIO 552
Zoo Conservation
BIO 554
Graduate Zoo Internship
BIO 556
Advanced Parasitology
BIO 558
Advanced Animal Nutrition
BIO 560
Advanced Molecular Biology
BIO 562
Graduate Microbial Pathogenesis
BIO 564
Medical Parasitology
BIO 565
Graduate Virology
BIO 570
Advanced Biological Chemistry
BIO 572
Advanced Cell Biology
BIO 575
Grant Proposals in Science
BIO 578
Advanced Special Topics in Biology
BIO 580
Research
BIO 588
Graduate Stream Ecology
BIO 598
Thesis
CIS 530
Information Technology Management
CIS 570
Healthcare Information Systems Management
CRIM 501
Grant Writing in Criminology
CRIM 502
Advanced Theoretical Criminology
CRIM 516
Advanced Research Methods in Criminology
CRIM 517
Advanced Criminological Statistical Applications
CRIM 536
Criminal Law & Liability
CRIM 550
Criminal Justice Management
CRIM 551
Legal Issues in Criminology
CRIM 560
Contemporary Issues in Criminology
CRIM 561
Crime Prevention
CRIM 570
White Collar Crime
CRIM 578
Special Topics in Criminology
CRIM 580
Colloquium
DH 500
Orientation to MSDH
DH 501
Organizational Leadership in Healthcare
DH 502
EB Research in Oral Health
DH 503
Professional Writing for Healthcare Research
DH 504
Biostatistic Applications
DH 505
DH Curriculum Design & Teaching Methods
DH 506
Grant Proposals in Science
DH 507
Dental Program Planning, Development & Implementation in Public Health
DH 508
Internship in Dental Hygiene Education
DH 509
Dental Hygiene Thesis
ECON 520
Global Economics
ECON 570
Healthcare Economic Analysis
EDL 500
Leadership Theory & Motivation
EDL 520
Human Resource & Personnel Issues
EDL 521
Strategic Educational Planning
EDL 530
Social Justice and Change
EDL 531
Organizational Politics
EDL 533
Education Law, Ethics and Budgets
EDL 543
Creating a Culture of Innovation
EDL 544
Disruption and Innovation in Education
EDL 553
Advanced Instructional Models
EDL 557
Creative Leaders & Innovative Thinkers
EDL 562
Data Driven Decision Making
EDL 564
Principal Practicum
EDL 565
Superintendent General Instruction Practicum
EDL 566
Superintendent Practicum
EDL 588
Research, Evaluation, and Assessment
EDL 589
Community Collaboration
EDLM 610
Orientation to Research & Doctoral Studies
EDLM 611
Literature Review of Leadership in Management
EDLM 612
Qualitative Research Methods
EDLM 613
Quantitative Research Methods
EDLM 614
Dissertation I: Developing the Strategic Research Plan
EDLM 615
Cultural Leadership & Organizational Management
EDLM 620
Research Design & The Prospectus
EDLM 621
Advanced Research and Leadership Studies I: Seminar
EDLM 622
Approaches to Data Assessment and Critical Analysis
EDLM 623
Ethical Issues and Obligations of the Leader
EDLM 624
Dissertation II: Formalizing the Research Proposal
EDLM 625
Theory and Practice of Leadership in a Diverse Workplace
EDLM 630
Budgeting and Management of Finances
EDLM 631
Advanced Research and Leadership Studies II: Seminar
EDLM 632
Instructional Management & Innovation of Change
EDLM 633
Strategic Planning and Forecasting
EDLM 634
Dissertation III: Application of the Research Results
EDLM 640
Dissertation IV
EDLM 641
Dissertation V
EDLM 642
Dissertation VI
EDLM 643
Dissertation VII
EDLM 644
Dissertation VIII
EDUC 500
Advanced Studies in Human Development and Educational Psychology
EDUC 502
Professional Writing
EDUC 503
Technology Applications
EDUC 504
Foundations of Entrepreneurship
EDUC 505
Creative Problem Solving
EDUC 506
Motivation & Develop Creativity
EDUC 507
Research Methods
EDUC 509
National Board Certification
EDUC 511
Instructional Design
EDUC 512
Assessment & Data Literacy
EDUC 513
Entrepreneurial Promotions
EDUC 514
On-Line Teaching & Learning
EDUC 516
Classroom Teaching
EDUC 517
Non-Formal Educational Models
EDUC 520
Trends & Issues in Education
EDUC 521
Educational Philosophy
EDUC 522
Teacher Leader in School Community
EDUC 524
Technology Systems: Human & Electronic
EDUC 528
Non-Profit Management
EDUC 530
Techniques for English Language Learners
EDUC 532
Curriculum Design: Theory & Practice
EDUC 534
Contemporary Applications of Educational Technology
EDUC 543
Flexible & Creative Learning Environments
EDUC 544
Collaborative Support for Technology Integration
EDUC 548
Program Development & Evaluation
EDUC 550
Entrepreneurship and Law
EDUC 552
Reflective Teaching & Professional Growth
EDUC 553
Law and Liability
EDUC 558
Fundraising and Development
EDUC 559
Advocacy, Communication & Public Policy
EDUC 560
Venture Finance & Analysis
EDUC 572
Community Education Internship
EDUC 578
Special Topics in Education
EDUC 580
Student Teaching for Graduate Education
EDUC 581
Capstone
EDUC 582
MAEd Orientation for Online Learners
EP 510
Advanced Exercise Physiology I
EP 511
Research Methods
EP 512
Principles of Strength & Conditioning
EP 520
Advanced Exercise Physiology II
EP 521
Scientific Writing
EP 522
Legal & Professional Standards
EP 550
Advanced Biomechanics
EP 551
Pathophysiology & Pharmacology
EP 560
Clinical Testing & Program Design
EP 565
Advanced Injury Prevention
EP 580
Exercise Physiology Thesis I
EP 581
Exercise Physiology Thesis II
FIN 540
Finance Management & Theory
FIN 570
Healthcare Finance & Revenue Cycle
GBUS 525
Social Responsibility & Business Ethics
GBUS 561
Auditing & Forensic Accounting
GBUS 563
Interview Techniques/Legal Aspects of Fraud
GBUS 564
Investigating with Computers
GBUS 570
Healthcare Law and Ethics
GBUS 599
MBA Research Thesis Course
IDL 501
Foundations of Instructional Design
IDL 502
Instructional Design Across Industry
IDL 510
Instructional Design for Learner Engagement
IDL 511
Authoring Tools and Teaching Technology
IDL 520
Assessment and Evaluation
IDL 521
Instructional Design Project Management
MGT 545
Strategic Human Resource Management
MGT 560
Public & Non-Profit Management
MGT 561
Management Internship
MGT 565
Value Chain Management
MGT 590
Strategic Management Capstone
MKT 535
Integrative Marketing Management
Graduate Elective (3)
Graduate Electives in EDUC or SPED
PA 501
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
PA 502
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
PA 503
Clinical Ethics
PA 504
Research I
PA 505
Research II
PA 510
Pathophysiology of Disease I
PA 511
Pathophysiology of Disease II
PA 512
PA Professional Issues I
PA 516
Clinical Lab Science
PA 518
Behavioral Medicine
PA 519
Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
PA 520
Principles of Physical Diagnosis I
PA 521
Principles of Physical Diagnosis II
PA 522
Principles of Physical Diagnosis III
PA 526
Clinical Pharmacology I
PA 527
Clinical Pharmacology II
PA 528
Clinical Medicine I
PA 529
Clinical Medicine II
PA 530
Clinical Medicine III
PA 531
Clinical Medicine IV
PA 532
Clinical Genetics
PA 535
Women's Health
PA 536
Clinical Skills I
PA 537
Clinical Skills II
PA 538
Medical Microbiology
PA 549
Professional Issues II
PA 570
Family Medicine Clerkship
PA 571
Internal Medicine Clerkship
PA 572
Emergency Medicine Clerkship
PA 573
Family Medicine-Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine Clerkship
PA 574
Women's Health Clerkship
PA 575
General Surgery Clerkship
PA 576
Behavioral Medicine/Psychiatry Clerkship
PA 577
Elective I Clerkship
PA 578
Elective II Clerkship
PSYC 520
Developmental Psychology
PSYC 530
Research Methods
PSYC 535
Biological Basis of Behavior
PSYC 540
Clinical Assessment I
PSYC 541
Psychopathology & Diagnosis
PSYC 542
Clinical Assessment II
PSYC 543
Theories of Psychotherapy
PSYC 544
Empirically Supported Treatments
PSYC 550
Substance Abuse Treatment
PSYC 555
Ethical Professional and Diversity Issues
PSYC 560
Clinical Practicum I
PSYC 561
Clinical Practicum II
PSYC 562
Clinical Internship I
PSYC 563
Clinical Internship II
PSYC 564
Clinical Internship III
PSYC 565
Clinical Practicum III
READ 512
Advanced Literacy Assessment
READ 562
Structured Literacy & Phonics
READ 563
Methods & Practices of Multisensory Instruction
READ 564
Structured Literacy Practicum
READ 565
Advanced Methods of Multi-sensory Instruction
READ 575
Advanced Literacy Instruction
READ 578
Special Topics in Reading
SLC 500
Foundations of Coaching
SLC 520
Athletic Administration
SLC 530
Psychosociology of Sport
SLC 540
Conditioning Principles
SLC 550
Injury Prevention & Safety
SLC 570
Sports Law
578
Special Topics in Sports Leadership and Coaching
SLP 501
Research Methods in Speech-Language Pathology
SLP 502
Childhood Language and Literacy Disorders
SLP 504
Fluency Disorders
SLP 505
Speech Sound Disorders in Pediatric Populations
SLP 506
Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology in Speech-Language Pathology
SLP 507
Diagnostic Techniques in Speech-Language Pathology
SLP 508
Audiology and Hearing Disorders for the Speech-Language Pathology
SLP 510
Capstone in Speech-Language Pathology
SLP 515
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
SLP 517
Motor Speech & Language Disorders
SLP 519
Voice and Resonance Disorders
SLP 525
Dysphagia
SLP 540
Clinical Seminar I
SLP 541
Clinical Seminar II
SLP 542
Advanced Clinical Seminar I
SLP 543
Advanced Clinical Seminar II
SLP 550
Clinical Practicum I
SLP 551
Clinical Practicum II
SLP 552
Advanced Clinical Practicum I
SLP 553
Advanced Clinical Practicum II
SLP 560
Clinical Externship
SLP 570
Medical Speech-Language Pathology
SLP 571
Educational Service Delivery
SLP 578
Special Topics in Speech-Language Pathology
SPED 501
Autism I: Character of Autism
SPED 502
Autism II: Assessment & Intervention
SPED 520
Collaborative Teaching
SPED 532
Historical Perspectives & Case Law
SPED 541
Characteristics of Students with High Incidence Disabilities
SPED 544
Art, Disability & Therapy
SPED 548
Advanced Assessment & Instruction for Students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders
SPED 549
Collaborative Learning & Peer Tutoring in the Inclusive Classroom
SPED 551
Policies, Procedures and Current Issues of Special Education
SPED 552
Advanced Assessment & Instruction for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
SPED 553
Introduction to a Student Who is Gifted
SPED 554
Education & Curriculum for Gifted
SPED 555
Advanced Assessment & Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities
SPED 561
Differentiated Math Methods
SPED 562
Dyslexia & Orton Gillingham Techniques
SPED 564
Practicum
SPED 566
Applied Behavior Analysis & Positive Behavior Supports
SPED 574
Assistive Technology Evaluation & Implementation
SPED 577
Response to Intervention
SPED 578
Special Topics in Special Education
SPED 579
Special Problems in Special Education
SPED 580
Student Teaching