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CSLG 8998 - Seminar in Prospectus Design
Provide students the opportunity to identify and define a research area of inquiry and develop a proposal draft for the dissertation study. Students will be expected to select, plan and outline an original research study appropriate for the dissertation requirement.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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CSLG 8999 - Dissertation
Under the direction of a dissertation advisor and committee, students are expected to design and execute an original research study. This study should address a significant issue or problem related to counseling or counselor education.
Credit Hours: (1 to 9)
Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Second Summer 2017
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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CJUS 5000 - Topics in Criminal Justice and Criminology
Specialized topics in criminal justice and criminology.
Credit Hours: (3)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
Most Recently Offered (Day): First Summer 2017, Second Summer 2016, Second Summer 2015
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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CJUS 5101 - Drugs, Crime, and the Criminal Justice System
Provides an overview of the current state of drug use in this country and throughout the world and examines the nature and extent of drug use, the history of drug use/ abuse, contemporary drug use patterns, licit and illicit drug dealing and trafficking, crime and violence associated with drug use and drug markets, drug control strategies at the local, state, national and international level, treatment level, treatment options and alternatives, drug policy issues, legalization debates, and prevention strategies.
Credit Hours: (3)
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CJUS 5103 - International Criminal Justice
Examination of the patterns and trends in international crime such as terrorism, transnational organized crime, and trafficking in people and a review of how the legal traditions of common law, civil law, Islamic law and socialist legal systems are structured and function criminal justice systems of the United States and other nations.
Credit Hours: (3)
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CJUS 5160 - Victims and the Criminal Justice System
Relationship between victims of crime and the criminal justice system. Specific topics include an analysis of the characteristics of crime victims, victim reporting patterns, treatment of victims by the various segments of the criminal justice system, victim assistance programs, and the issue of compensation and/or restitution for victims of crime.
Credit Hours: (3)
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CJUS 5161 - Violence and the Violent Offender
Issues surrounding violence in today’s society and their impact on offenders involved in homicide, child and domestic abuse, and other forms of violence. Examination of myths about violence, victim-offender characteristics and relationships, and theories of violence.
Credit Hours: (3)
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CJUS 5162 - Sexual Assault
Comprehensive and critical examination of sexual exploitation in the United States.
Credit Hours: (3)
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CJUS 6000 - Topics in Criminal Justice
Specialized criminal justice topics.
Credit Hours: (3 to 6)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016
Most Recently Offered (Evening): First Summer 2016
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CJUS 6101 - Criminological Theory and Policy
Definitions and patterns of criminal behavior. Major theoretical perspectives on crime, including historical, philosophical, individual, community-oriented and societal approaches. Particular focus on the development of policy and the effectiveness of current policies aimed at reducing crime.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016
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CJUS 6102 - Research Methods and Design
Introduction to research methodology and statistics with emphasis on applications to criminal justice settings. Topics include: problem selection, theory, hypothesis formulation, research design, sampling, measurement, and proposal writing.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015
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CJUS 6103 - Introduction to Data Analysis
Advanced research methodology with emphasis on conducting, presenting, and evaluating research in criminal justice settings. Topics include: data collection, data input, data analysis, and interpretation.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016
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CJUS 6104 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Crime Analysis
Examines how the law functions as a powerful tool of social control in our society. Particular emphasis is given to understanding the constitutional limitations placed on the construction of law, the elements of criminal offenses, and criminal defenses. Also focuses on the more recent issues to arise out of the use of big data systems and privacy.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015
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CJUS 6105 - Criminal Justice Seminar
An introduction to the criminal justice faculty, their research areas of expertise, and the type of projects with which they are currently involved.
Credit Hours: (1)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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CJUS 6106 - Introduction to Crime Analytics and Informatics
Introduction to the process of discovering and disseminating patterns of criminological data in order to improve the criminal justice system and the delivery of services in the system. Topics include: data mining, analysis of big data, geospatial analytics, and text analysis.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2018
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CJUS 6120 - Criminal Justice Management and Decision-Making
Application of generic principles of management and supervision to operational problems confronted by criminal justice agencies with particular attention to decision- making and discretion in criminal justice settings.
Credit Hours: (3)
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CJUS 6130 - Law Enforcement Systems
Consideration of the elements of law enforcement agencies as subsystems of the total criminal justice system. Comparisons of law enforcement systems in other countries is also considered.
Credit Hours: (3)
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CJUS 6131 - Police Problems and Practices
Research on current issues in law enforcement with emphasis on the legal, social, and institutional contexts in which they occur.
Credit Hours: (3)
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CJUS 6132 - Legal Issues in Law Enforcement
Law applicable to the functions of police administrators and line police officers including constitutional, statutory, judicial, and administrative law governing search and seizure, arrest, interrogation, use of force, jurisdiction, civil and criminal liability of administrators and officers, and the rights of officers and suspects.
Credit Hours: (3)
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CJUS 6140 - Prosecution and Adjudication Processes
Functions and powers of prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges and juries including plea bargaining and court procedure.
Credit Hours: (3)
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CJUS 6150 - Corrections
Functions of correctional agencies, principles of punishment and a historical analysis of correctional institutions and programs including prisons, jails, probation and parole systems.
Credit Hours: (3)
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CJUS 6151 - Correctional Strategies: Rehabilitation and Reintegration
Efforts to change offender behavior and to facilitate the development of offender- community linkages. Institutional classification and treatment strategies, pre-release and temporary release programs, innovative uses of probation and parole systems, community residential programs and new dispositional models; e.g., sentencing to community service and restitution.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2015
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2018, Spring 2016
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CJUS 6152 - Legal Issues in Corrections
Major legal issues pertaining to corrections, including sentencing, probation, restitution, prisons, parole, pardon and restoration of rights with emphasis on legal issues often confronted by correctional administrators and probation and parole personnel.
Credit Hours: (3)
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CJUS 6160 - Juvenile Justice Systems
The process by which specific behaviors are identified as delinquent and the responses of the juvenile justice system to such behaviors. Laws dealing with the juvenile justice system, the historical development of the system, and the effectiveness of innovative responses to delinquency.
Credit Hours: (3)
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CJUS 6170 - Program Planning and Evaluation in Criminal Justice
Applied research as a foundation for criminal justice planning and evaluation. Emphasis on the interrelationship of planning and evaluation within program management.
Credit Hours: (3)
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CJUS 6172 - Intelligence Analysis
Examines intelligence analysis at the Federal, State, and Local levels, and how analytic strategies can be employed to analyze quantitative and qualitative data of interest to those operating in the national security environment.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2017
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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CJUS 6800 - Directed Individual Study in Criminal Justice
Supervised investigation of a criminal justice problem of special interest to the student.
Credit Hours: (1 to 6)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit one time with permission of student’s major professor or academic committee.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Second Summer 2017
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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CJUS 6901 - Thesis I
Students work on developing a research proposal of a significant criminal justice topic approved by the student’s thesis committee. The final proposal includes an extensive literature review and a detailed discussion of the research plan.
Credit Hours: (3)
Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis. Students do not receive a passing grade for the course until they have successfully defended their thesis proposal.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Second Summer 2017
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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CJUS 6902 - Thesis II
Students conduct independent research developed in CJUS 6901 , successfully defend the research in an oral defense meeting, and have the final written thesis approved by the graduate school.
Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
Prerequisite(s): CJUS 6901 .
Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis for a total of 3 credit hours to be taken in one or more than one semester. Students do not receive a passing grade for the course until they have successfully defended their final thesis product.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Second Summer 2017
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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CJUS 6903 - The Applied Research Project
Students develop a major paper on a topic of criminal justice importance. It is designed to be completed within one semester. This project is typically designed for research in agencies within the community and must be successfully defended in an oral defense meeting. It is geared towards the terminal Master’s student and not appropriate for those seeking the doctorate.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Must pass the qualifying examination, have a research project and human subjects approval, where necessary.
Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis.
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EDCI 8004 - Topics in Analysis
Topics in analysis selected so as to complement regular course offerings in this area of mathematics.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): EDCI 8101 , MATH 6101 , or permission of department.
Cross-listed as: MATH 6004 .
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Second Summer 2016
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8008 - Topics in Geometry and Topology
Topics selected from Euclidean geometry, non-Euclidean geometry, projective geometry, differential geometry, point-set topology, algebraic topology.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed as: MATH 6008 .
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Second Summer 2017
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8020 - Topics in English Education
Examination of special topics germane to English education in urban-regional environments at the elementary, middle, and secondary school levels as well as the community and four-year college, including historical perspectives on current problems, effectiveness of programs and practices in urban schools, and emerging theories on teaching and learning. Extensive reading and discussion of topics from multiple perspectives.
Credit Hours: (3)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
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EDCI 8040 - Topics in Reading Education
Examination of special topics germane to reading education in urban-regional environments at the elementary, middle, and secondary school levels as well as the community and four-year college, including historical perspectives on current problems, effectiveness of programs and practices in urban schools, and emerging theories of learning. Extensive reading and discussion of topics from multiple perspectives.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed as: READ 6000 .
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Most Recently Offered (Day): First Summer 2016
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8061 - Topics in Urban Educational Research
Examination of the research in specific areas germane to urban educational settings and problems. Emphasis on different research questions and methodologies used to investigate similar problems. Examination of alignment of research findings with educational change in urban environments of the elementary, middle, and secondary school levels as well as the community and four-year college.
Credit Hours: (3)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
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EDCI 8070 - Topics in Urban Educational Leadership
Examination of special topics germane to leadership in urban education environments at the elementary, middle, and secondary school levels as well as the community and four-year college. Extensive reading and discussion of topics from multiple perspectives.
Credit Hours: (3)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2015
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2016
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EDCI 8075 - Topics in Urban-Regional Education
Examination of special topics germane to education in urban-regional environments at the elementary, middle, and secondary school levels as well as the community and four-year college. Extensive reading and discussion of topics from multiple perspectives.
Credit Hours: (3)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
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EDCI 8101 - Real Analysis for Secondary Mathematics Teachers I
Study of the axiomatic methods and characteristics of axiomatic systems. Axiomatic and historical development of the real and complex numbers. Introduction to transfinite numbers. Rigorous development of limits and continuity of functions.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Permission of Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Cross-listed as: MATH 6101 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2016
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8102 - Real Analysis for Secondary Mathematics Teachers II
A rigorous approach to differentiation and integration of functions of one real variable.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): EDCI 8101 or MATH 6101 .
Cross-listed as: MATH 6102 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8103 - Computer Techniques and Numerical Methods
Computer systems, programming, and the computer solution of numerical problems.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): EDCI 8101 , MATH 6101 , or permission of department.
Cross-listed as: MATH 6103 .
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EDCI 8105 - Problem Solving in Discrete Mathematics
Propositional and predicate calculus, counting techniques, partially ordered sets, lattices, graphs, and trees.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed as: MATH 6105 .
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EDCI 8106 - Modern Algebra for Secondary Mathematics Teachers
Topics chosen from group theory, rings and ideals, integral domains, fields and elementary Galois theory.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): MATH 3163 or its equivalent or permission of department.
Cross-listed as: MATH 6106 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): First Summer 2017
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EDCI 8107 - Linear Algebra for Secondary Mathematics Teachers
Systems of linear equations, matrices, vector spaces, linear transformations, determinants, canonical forms of matrices, inner products.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2164 or its equivalent or permission of department.
Cross-listed as: MATH 6107 .
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EDCI 8112 - Theoretical Foundations of Learning Mathematics
Introductions to theories of learning that have influenced the teaching of mathematics in K-12. An overview of theories that have guided reforms in mathematics teaching; contemporary constructivist theories of mathematics learning.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed as: MAED 6122
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2017, Fall 2015
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8113 - Research in Mathematics Education
An introduction and overview of research in the teaching and learning of mathematics in K-12. Overview of contemporary research perspectives and paradigms; interpreting and synthesizing the research literature; survey of contemporary research problems in mathematics teaching and learning; development of classroom-based research studies.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed as: MAED 6123
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2018, Spring 2016
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EDCI 8114 - Advanced Topics in Mathematics Education
Advanced research topics in the teaching and learning of mathematics. Includes a survey, interpretation, and synthesis of contemporary research problems in mathematics teaching and learning.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Enrollment in the Mathematics Education specialization of the Doctoral Program in Curriculum and Instruction.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8115 - Issues in the Teaching of Secondary School Mathematics
Study of major issues affecting secondary mathematics education: analysis of the impact of learning theories on methods of teaching; assessment methods for improving mathematics learning; analysis of the historical and programmatic development of the secondary school mathematics curriculum leading to current trends, issues, and problems; and analysis of the role of technology in the secondary mathematics classroom.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the Master of Arts in Mathematics Education Program.
Cross-listed as: MAED 6124
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2016
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8118 - Non-Euclidean Geometry
History of Euclid’s Fifth Postulate and attempts to prove it; work of Gauss, Bolyai, Lobachevsky and others; systematic development of hyperbolic geometry; relative consistency of hyperbolic geometry; relative consistency of hyperbolic and Euclidean geometries.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed as: MATH 6118 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2018, Spring 2016
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EDCI 8120 - Literacy and Educational Public Policy
Examination of competing definitions of literacy and development of literacy practices related to debates in American education public policy about the ends of schooling, the strategies of teaching, and the priorities of the language arts curricula. Evaluation of assumptions, reasoning, and research bases linking literacy to policy. Study of the historical and current methods of establishing district, statewide and federal policies about literacy education programs, materials, personnel, grants, and licensure.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2018, Spring 2016
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8121 - Applied Research Methods in the Teaching of English
Provides the opportunity to apply research methods in classrooms. Examine identities as readers, writers, teachers, and especially as classroom researchers.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed as: ENGL 6674 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2015
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EDCI 8129 - Linguistics and Language Learning
Readings in, discussions of, and application of linguistically oriented theories of language acquisition, directed toward gaining an understanding of language-learning processes and stages.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed as: ENGL 5263 .
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EDCI 8131 - Research in English Studies
The discipline of English–its nature, its history, and its methods. Emphasis on (1) the interrelations of literature, language, and writing; and (2) the diversity of cultural origins and critical perspectives in English studies, with concentration on selected major critical approaches. Intensive writing and practice in methods of research.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed as: ENGL 6101 .
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EDCI 8132 - Research in Literary Theory
Modern literary theory focusing on the theoretical concepts which underpin literary analysis. Emphases may differ from semester to semester; readings will focus on major theoretical statements and on criticism which applies several approaches to particular literary works. Students are required to apply what they have learned.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed as: ENGL 6102 .
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EDCI 8133 - Multiculturalism and Children’s Literature
Focuses on significant authors, illustrators, or themes in children’s and/or adolescent literature.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed as: ENGL 6104 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2015
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EDCI 8134 - Early Black American Literature
A survey of African-American literature, emphasizing the major authors, those relevant historical and social factors, and those specific literary movements that have influenced the development of African-American literature.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed as: ENGL 6147 .
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EDCI 8135 - African American Literary Theory and Criticism
History of an African American approach to literary analysis, including a practicum in modern criticism.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2301, ENGL 3100, and ENGL 3200, or permission of instructor or graduate status.
Cross-listed as: ENGL 5158 .
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EDCI 8137 - Language and Culture
An introduction to learner-centered approaches to teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to non-native learners who need to learn English for a very definite academic, professional or vocational purpose.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed as: ENGL 6165 .
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EDCI 8138 - Comparative Language Study
Rhetorical theories, past and present, focusing on ways that these varied frameworks of understanding have informed the generation, understanding, and pedagogy of writing and other modes of discourse. Emphases vary from semester to semester, readings concentrate on major selected rhetorical theories and on implications of these theories for the understanding and pedagogy of discourse.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed as: ENGL 6166 .
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EDCI 8139 - Perspectives in African American Literature
A survey of African-American literature, emphasizing the major authors, those relevant historical and social factors, and those specific literary movements that have influenced the development of African-American literature.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed as: ENGL 6147 .
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EDCI 8140 - Current Issues and Practices in Literacy Education
Theories, research, and instructional methods associated with reading and language arts, preschool through high school; questions of effectiveness related to instructional approaches and materials; related topics such as multicultural literacy, the role of phonics, and assessment.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed as: READ 6100 .
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EDCI 8152 - Varieties of Constructivism in Elementary Education
Examines Piaget’s constructivism and various concentrations of constructivism that have arisen in the latter half of the 20th century.
Credit Hours: (3)
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EDCI 8153 - Pro-Seminar in Elementary Education
Introduces candidates to elementary education faculty and their research programs to allow doctoral students to connect early in their program with faculty who will chair or serve on their committees.
Credit Hours: (3)
Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2015
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2017
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EDCI 8154 - History of Education in America
In-depth study of the philosophic and historical events influencing the development of the contemporary school. Literature related to trends in curriculum, instruction, social justice, and school configuration will be emphasized.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8155 - Using Process and Outcome Data to Drive Continuous School Improvement
Consideration and study of how successful elementary schools collect and use data to drive their reform activities, with a focus on providing culturally and individually responsive instructional programs.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): RSCH 8110 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8156 - Critical Issues in Elementary School Professional Development and Teacher Learning
Foundations of professional development, opportunities for teacher learning to improve practices in curriculum development, instructional leadership, and classroom management, and an understanding of the influence of socially responsive professional development in urban elementary schools.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Spring 2016
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2018
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EDCI 8157 - Analysis of Inquiry Teaching and Learning in Elementary Schools
Focus on topics associated with inquiry teaching and learning in an elementary school setting including historical background; underlying theoretical and philosophical frameworks; models of inquiry instruction; and curricular implications.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): RSCH 8111 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2016
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EDCI 8160 - Readings in Mathematics Education
Readings in the teaching and learning of mathematics K-16; analysis of the historical development of the K-16 mathematics curriculum leading to current trends, issues, and problems; theory, methods, and techniques for assessment; and analysis of contemporary issues.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8180 - Critical Issues and Perspectives in Urban Education
Introduction to some of the current critical issues in urban education. Topics include: structural inequality, immigration, poverty, (re)segregation, the impact of race, class, ethnicity, gender and language, as well as No Child Left Behind. In this course, these topics and other issues will be examined from critical, historical, socio-cultural, and political perspectives. This is an intensive reading and writing course that also requires participation in school and/or community activities to better understand the urban environment.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015
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EDCI 8182 - Power, Privilege, and Education
Addresses the critical interconnections of race, class, gender, sexuality and power and privilege in education and beyond. Investigates how these intersections influence individual and group level outcomes. Decodes issues of power and privilege in schools and society, and explores how this awareness can help create an entirely new social landscape.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): First Summer 2017
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016
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EDCI 8183 - Teaching English as a Second Language
For current and future teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL) to master a variety of approaches, methods, and techniques of teaching ESL and other competencies prescribed by the state of North Carolina.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed as: TESL 5103 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8184 - Social Theory and Education
An overview of classical and contemporary developments and debates in social theory, as well as their influences in educational research. It emphasizes the principles and processes of theory development and the application of theory in research. Enhances understanding of theoretical models and analyses and how they form social lens for the examination of school processes.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016
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EDCI 8186 - Globalization, Urbanization, and Urban Schools
Explores globalization locally and internationally, with special emphasis on how global development processes are affecting urban communities and urban schools. Explores issues of global governance, global inequality, low-wage economics, and the transnationalization of the globe. It investigates conceptual and theoretical issues underlying globalization, and their impacts on the production of knowledge, educational policy, and school curricula.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015
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EDCI 8201 - Perspectives in Immigration and Urban Education
Examines theories, issues, policies and historical trends in the education of immigrant students in urban public schools. Topics include: theories of immigrant adaptation in relation to race, gender, social class, language learning, and immigration status, demographic trends and their influence on urban schools and on teacher preparation, broader political influences on immigrant education, and the role of family and community in shaping immigrant students’ educational trajectories. Students critically analyze scholarly research and theoretical work related to immigration and education in variety of fields.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2016
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8250 - Applied Research in Literacy Education
Introduction to the research interests of faculty, with emphasis on research in urban educational issues and problems. Seminar and individual support for replication attempts, instrument development and field-testing in pilot studies, practice in and critique of different methods of data-gathering and data analysis.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed as: READ 6250 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8252 - K-12 Writing Development and Instruction
Theories, research, and critical issues related to students’ writing development and effective writing instruction. Field experience required.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed as: READ 6252 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2015
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8254 - Collaborative Leadership in Literacy Education
Investigates models and strategies for assuming the leadership responsibilities of a literacy specialist, including mentoring, staff development, school-wide literacy program development and assessment, supporting the action research of teachers, and developing partnerships with parents and community volunteers.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Completion of Phase II.
Prerequisite(s): READ 6260 course.
Cross-listed as: READ 6474 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2015
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8255 - Middle/Secondary Reading and Writing
Theories, research, and instructional methods associated with reading and writing in the content areas, with a special emphasis on grades 6-12. Field experience and action research project are required.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Completion of Phase I.
Cross-listed as: READ 6255 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8256 - Diagnostic Assessment and Instruction in Reading
Examination, uses, and critique of theories and research about literacy processes and problems; diagnosis and correction of reading disabilities; instructional strategies and action research designed to improve reading proficiency.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Completion of Phase II.
Cross-listed as: READ 6260 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8265 - Multiliteracies in a Global World: Reading and Writing Texts in New Times
Multiliteracies takes literacy beyond a focus on traditional print-based literacy to multiple-forms of knowing, including print, images, video, and combinations of forms in digital contexts. Students are immersed in both the theory and practice of multiliteracies and considers how globalization has created a more complex environment for teachers and students.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed as: READ 6565.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Spring 2015
Most Recently Offered (Evening): First Summer 2017, First Summer 2015
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EDCI 8300 - Social Stratification and Urban Schools and Communities
Investigates social stratification in schools and society. It uses school-society integration framework to explore socially reproducing aspects of the social and economic systems. Through examination of current and past patterns of social organizations and power structures, it produces knowledge about education and mobility opportunities. Emphasizes the socioeconomic implications of school stratification and how this impacts students’ life chances.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): EDCI 8184 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2017, Fall 2015
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EDCI 8310 - Transformative Black Education
Engages students in an in-depth study of the philosophical, psychological, cultural and historical bases for Black education and the theoretical perspectives underlying a transformative approach to the education of students of African descent in America. The issues covered include the education debt, resilience, psychological effects of racism, education in the Diaspora, African-centered education, culturally nurturing curriculum and pedagogy, and African students in America.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8311 - Critical Readings in Urban Education Research
Furthers students’ understanding and practice of Urban Education research studies conducted primarily through qualitative research. The methods presented and the studies covered are of particular importance to anyone conducting qualitative research in urban schools and communities. One critical component of this course is the study of a variety of standpoints and anti-racist methodologies in Urban Education.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): RSCH 8111 and RSCH 8121 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2017
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8312 - Urban Schooling, Curriculum, and Pedagogy
At the heart of ‘Urban Schooling’ are curriculum and pedagogy. Explores the literature on successful teachers, principals, and educational reformers who have developed curriculum and/or pedagogy that have proven effective in urban schools. Critically examines current practices such as managed curriculum and teaching to the test in urban classrooms and proposes education for democracy, that is culturally relevant and emancipatory.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2016
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2016
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EDCI 8314 - Urban Educational Reform
Explores the educational reform movements since 1954, the landmark Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case. The major focus is on the current federal legislation, No Child Left Behind, as well as state and local reform as they impact urban schooling.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015
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EDCI 8320 - Social Deviance, Delinquency, and Education
Critically examines social deviance and delinquency and their influence on education and beyond. Examines how violence against children is sustained through public policies and social structures and institutions. Explores contemporary forms of deviance, and how they affect student outcomes. Particular consideration is given to the causes of crime, as well as the punishment and treatment of offenders. In addition, special attention is given to deterrence and crime prevention.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2018, Spring 2017
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EDCI 8330 - History of Urbanization and Its Impact on Schooling
Focuses on a historical contextualization of urban developments and their impacts on schools. It examines the American educational system as it relates to politics, economic, cultural practices and public policies. The course explores the shift in the American educational system from rural to urban schools, and it investigates how urbanization shaped schools and created the framework for current issues in urban schools. The course concludes with an analysis of urbanization in Charlotte, North Carolina and how Charlotte schools have been impacted.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): First Summer 2015
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8420 - Writing Program Administration and Supervision
Study of and supervised experiences in the development, administration, supervision, and evaluation of writing programs in urban educational settings. Students may focus on programs at the elementary, middle, or secondary schools or within community and four-year colleges. Emphasis on program development that supports writers from diverse backgrounds.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8460 - Internship in Urban Education
Internship experiences planned and guided cooperatively by University and school personnel.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Permission of instructor.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8462 - Supervision of Student Teachers
Concentrated practice in the supervision of student teachers with emphasis on support of student teachers in urban schools. Internship experience with direct faculty supervision in seminars and school settings.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8609 - Curriculum and Instruction Seminar
A series of regularly scheduled meetings in which each student presents one or more topics selected by the instructor.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed as: MATH 6609 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2018
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8610 - Readings in Mathematics Education
Readings in the teaching and learning of mathematics K-16; analysis of the historical development of the K-16 mathematics curriculum leading to current trends, issues, and problems; theory, methods, and techniques for assessment; and analysis of contemporary issues impacting the teaching of mathematics.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Enrollment in the Mathematics Education specialization of the Doctoral Program in Curriculum and Instruction.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8640 - Readings in Literacy Research
Study of methodology and findings of historical and current research about needs and characteristics of diverse literacy learners in urban-regional environments, successful programs and policies, and promising solutions to educational challenges confronting literacy teachers and literacy learners.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2017, Fall 2015
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8650 - Critical Readings in Elementary Education Research
Critical review, analysis, and synthesis of current and historical literature having special significance for elementary education, with specific focus on research related to educational theory and practice and their implications for teaching at the elementary level.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2015
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2017
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EDCI 8660 - Readings in Urban Educational Research
Study of methodology and findings of historical and current research about needs and characteristics of urban schools, diverse populations in urban regional environments, legal and ethical issues, policy-making, and promising solutions to educational challenges of poverty, social justice, language differences, and conflicting values.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Second Summer 2017, Second Summer 2016, Second Summer 2015
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8681 - Seminar in College Teaching
Issues, theories, and research about teaching late adolescent and adult learners. Limited opportunities for supervised teaching experiences with faculty who support students as they teach or co-teach undergraduate courses.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2016
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EDCI 8682 - Seminar in Professional and Grant Writing
Introduces the forms of professional and grant writing expected of education professionals. Emphasis on writing for publication and writing for federal and state funding. Collaborative writing and peer assessment will be part of the process.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2018, First Summer 2017, Spring 2017
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8685 - Sociocultural Perspectives Language and Literacy
Focuses on sociocultural aspects of literacy and language. Students are immersed in texts and theorists foundational to this line of inquiry and scholarship including the work of Lev Vygotsky, Mikhail Bakhtin, and James Wertsch. The role of culture and social interaction and their influence on language development and learning are explored, as well as its profound implications for teaching, schooling, and education. Students will apply these theories to the analysis of data. The seminar course is an optional selection for students in the Curriculum & Instruction doctoral program.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2016
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EDCI 8699 - Dissertation Proposal Seminar
Identification of a research question and development of the proposal for an original research study appropriate for the dissertation requirement.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Permission of Program Coordinator, Concentration Coordinator, or Advisor.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8840 - Independent Study in Reading, Language, and Literacy
Independent study of a literacy education problem or issue under the supervision of an appropriate faculty member.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Permission of the student’s advisor.
Cross-listed as: READ 6800 .
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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EDCI 8850 - Independent Study in Elementary Education
Independent study of an elementary education problem or issue under the supervision of an appropriate faculty member.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Permission of the student’s advisor.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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