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SOCI 5345 - Health-Care Policy and Planning
3 3 0
Comprehensive overview of major issues in health-care practices and policy in the United States.
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SOCI 5361 - Sociological Theory
3 3 0
Concepts and theories of modern sociology and examination of assumptions which underlie them.
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SOCI 5362 - Social Research
3 3 0
Logic and techniques of social research. Relationship of social theory and method.
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SOCI 5385 - Research in the Sociology of Law
3 3 0
Social control functions of law and legal institutions with attention to civil, criminal, family and social welfare laws.
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SOCI 6099 - Advanced Field Practicum
1-6 0 0
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor. Advanced fieldwork in social agencies, under supervision, as arranged and directed by the staff. Translation and extension of theoretical knowledge in professionally supervised practice with individuals, groups and communities. May be repeated once with approval of instructor.
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SOCI 6310 - Seminar in Social and Political Theory Same as POSC 6310 .
3 3 0
Topics vary from classical to modern theories. May, with permission of instructor, be repeated once when topics vary.
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SOCI 6312 - Problems in Social and Political Institutions Same as CRIJ 6312 /POSC 6312 .
3 3 0
Critical investigation of social conditions affecting the structure and functioning of contemporary social and political institutions and analysis of public policy solutions to these problems.
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SOCI 6342 - Seminar in Criminal Justice Administration Same as POSC 6342 and CRIJ 6342 .
3 3 0
Contemporary national, state and local problems in criminal justice. With consent of instructor, may be repeated once when topics vary.
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SOCI 6362 - Seminar in Criminology and Social Policy Same as CRIJ 6362 .
3 3 0
Theories of criminal behavior and research based on these theories; analysis of criminal behavior theories and their impact on social policy. With permission of instructor, may be repeated once for credit when topics vary.
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SOCI 6364 - Seminar in Deviance Same as CRIJ 6364 .
3 3 0
Critical investigations of deviant behavior in society. Topics may include crime delinquency, mental illness, alcoholism, drug abuse, institutionalized means of prevention and treatment. With permission of instructor, may be repeated once when topics vary.
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SOCI 6366 - Seminar in Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice Same as CRIJ 6366 .
3 3 0
Theoretical causes of delinquency and youth criminality, rehabilitation and punishment of the juvenile offender and the role of the juvenile justice system.
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SOCI 6378 - Program Evaluation and Applied Research Same as PSYC 6378 .
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): undergraduate statistics. Research procedures to systematically investigate the effectiveness of intervention programs and to conduct single-subject design and qualitative research in applied settings.
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SOCI 6387 - Seminar in Research Methods Same as CRIJ 6387 /POSC 6387
3 3 0
Nonparametrics; measurement; surveys, research design; scale construction; methodology.. Course fee $3.
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SOCI 6388 - Statistics for Social and Criminological Research Same as CRIJ 6388 /POSC 6388 .
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): undergraduate social statistics or equivalent. Statistical techniques most commonly used in social science research with emphasis on probability, estimation, hypothesis methods, sample techniques and use of SPSS.
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SOCI 6392 - Advanced Issues in Sociology and Social Policy
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1301. Social policy, applied research methods, issues in sociological theory, sociological foundations of organizational behavior, sociological foundations of administrative and welfare law, sociological perspectives of corrections or international sociological perspectives. May be repeated once for credit when subject matter varies.
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SOCI 6395 - Problems in General Sociology
3 0 0
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor. Directed individual and group investigations of specific areas in sociology, including stratification, intergroup relations, socialization, social institutions and deviance. May be repeated once with permission of instructor.
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SOCI 6396 - Readings in Sociology
3 0 0
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor. Directed individual group readings and investigations in areas of sociology not otherwise covered in available courses. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor provided topics vary.
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Sports and Exercise Sciences |
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SES 6302 - Thesis
3 0 0
Prerequisite(s): .
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SES 6311 - Research Techniques
3 3 0
Critical analysis of the types of research with uses and purposes; library techniques; experience in writing, critiquing and solving problems; statistical tools available and uses with computer programs.
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SES 6312 - Instructional Delivery in Sports and Exercise Sciences
3 3 0
Development of knowledge base and delivery methodologies to effectively provide instruction in sports and exercise sciences to different populations in activity settings.
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SES 6315 - Curriculum Development in Sports and Exercise Sciences
3 3 0
Curriculum development process in the field of sports and exercise sciences focusing on the domains of health, wellness and physical education and their curricular applications in today’s society.
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SES 6321 - Sport Psychology
3 3 0
Intensive study of psychological dimensions of sports and fitness activities. Topics may include motives and constraints; adherence; arousal and performance; stress, distress and health; self-efficacy and self-concept; locus of control; attitude toward physical activity; personality and sport; and aggression and violence in sport.
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SES 6323 - Sport Marketing
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): graduate standing. Overview of major marketing issues facing the sport industry. Focus on developing basic knowledge and understanding of sport marketing and sponsorship for professional and collegiate settings. Components include utilizing sponsorships, special events, fund-raising, public relations, promotions, and utilizing radio and television marketing.
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SES 6327 - Sociological Analysis of Sport
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): graduate standing. Examination of the sociological phenomena that contribute to sport in the United States and globally. Focus on societal issues such as inequality, commercialization and deviance in the world of sport. Explores the sociological impact of sport on the values of larger society.
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SES 6329 - Facility Operations and Event Management
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): graduate standing. Foundation and understanding of the day-to-day operation of sport facilities and of event management planning and procedures. Focus on development, operation and financing of facilities. Examines risk management, feasibility studies, financial concepts and organizational theories related to event management.
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SES 6330 - Leadership in Sport Administration
3 3 0
Development of administrative and management skills related to leadership roles in sport administration. In addition the course will cover communication skills, strategic planning, influence, intuition, connection, empowerment, personnel management, risk management and other areas of special interest and concern in leadership.
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SES 6331 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Sport
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): graduate standing. Laws and legal concepts that govern the sport industry. Focus on legal and ethical issues related to legislation, drug testing, employment law, as well as negligence and liability. Application of ethical theories to sport operations and decision making.
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SES 6332 - Scientific Basis of Motor Learning
3 3 0
Psychophysiological study of motor learning and movement behavior. Evolution of theories and approaches utilized in the study of skill learning; examination of factors which facilitate or deter acquisition.
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 SES 6341 - Advanced Exercise Physiology (HAZ)
3 2 2
Prerequisite(s): SES 3341 or equivalent. Review of acute and long-term effects of sport and exercise on various physiological systems. Course fee $25.
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SES 6344 - Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): SES 4341 or consent of instructor. Mechanical and structural analysis of selected sport and exercise skills with focus on achieving maximum performance with reduced incidence or absence of participant injury. Course fee $10.
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SES 6351 - Trends/Issues in Sports and Exercise Sciences
3 3 0
Investigation and discussion of current issues in the fields of exercise and sport sciences, including problems and trends within public and private sectors at local, state or national levels.
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SES 6356 - Advanced Strength Training and Conditioning
3 3 0
Scientific principles, techniques for sports-specific strength/conditioning and research based investigation into the improvement of performance while minimizing the occurrence of injuries. Explores recent strength and conditioning trends pertaining to power development, functional fitness, health and physiological development of muscular strength using program development and evaluation and exercise supervision. Fall
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SES 6392 - Special Topics
3 3 0
Exploration of an emerging, unique or special topic in sports and exercise sciences. May be repeated once for credit. Course fee $15.
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SES 6396 - Readings and Research in Sports and Exercise Sciences
3 0 0
In-depth readings and/or related research addressing a specialization in the sports and exercise domain. May be repeated once for credit.
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SES 6397 - Inquiry in Exercise Science
3 0 6
Prerequisite(s): SES 6311 , SES 6327 , SES 6331 and SES 6351 and consent of instructor. Students pursue an area of personal interest, develop a research question, investigate the topic, and present findings in both written and oral formats. Student’s research question should focus on a specific area of exercise science including exercise physiology, biomechanics and/or exercise psychology. Or, students may complete a professional experience and development through internship in student’s intended career path. Faculty approved experiences are evaluated by a graduate committee. Internship students complete an analysis portfolio and oral summary presentation.
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SES 6398 - Internship in Sport Management
3 0 6
Prerequisite(s): SES 6311 , SES 6327 , SES 6331 and SES 6351 and consent of instructor. Professional experience and development through internship in student’s intended career path. Faculty approved positions and experiences in educational institutions, professional, intercollegiate and high school sports, health and fitness clubs, sport facilities, sport marketing firms and other sport entities. Directed and evaluated by a graduate committee. Students complete an analysis portfolio and oral summary presentation.
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SES 6399 - Practicum
3 0 0
Prerequisite(s): student must submit a formal practicum proposal. Fieldwork consisting of research, leadership and/or management in the sport and exercise domain. Students will be required to accomplish research and/or writing assignments appropriate to the experience. May be repeated once for credit. Course fee $30.
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