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LEAD 6366 - Selected Topics in Leadership 3 hrs
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit.
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LEAD 6370 - Synthesis of Leadership Research Theories 3 hrs
This course is designed to serve as a capstone to the first 18 hours (core courses) of the MSOL degree. This course integrates material across the core practical and theoretical courses, and is intended to aid retention and student success by enabling integration, synthesis and application of specialized knowledge.
Offered: Fall.
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LEAD 7330 - Leadership in Social Movements 3 hrs
Exploration of history of leadership is social movements. Comparison and contrast of forms, mechanisms and practices of leadership in various stages of a social movement. Examination of values of leaders as expressed through stories of ordinary people involved in leadership in social movements.
Prerequisite: LEAD 6310 .
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LEAD 9115 - Internship 1 hr
Participation in an internship position related to other field of study and dissertation concentration. May be repeated for up to six total credit hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of graduate adviser.
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LEAD 9134 - Community Resources II 1 hr
Examination of the reciprocal partnerships in the community specific to his or her field of interest and the implications of that specific partnership for community and regional structure and function, social and political organizations, economic structure and development.
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LEAD 9149 - Field Based Research 1 hr
Identification of a problem related to the field of leadership and use of experimental and/or qualitative research to investigate the issue and suggest solutions. Offered on a pass/fail basis. May be repeated as many times as needed.
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LEAD 9166 - Selected Topics in Leadership Studies 1 hr
Specialized courses which provide intensive, specific exposure to a topic selected from the following emphasis areas: technology leadership, non-profit and public leadership and for-profit leadership. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
Prerequisite: Doctoral level or consent of instructor.
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LEAD 9170 - Synthesis of Leadership and Research Theories 1 hr
This course provides specialized instruction to serve as a capstone to the first year of courses. The course will help students to consolidate learning across practical and theoretical courses in such a manner that the student goes beyond encapsulated knowledge and moves towards successful integration of material, with the ability to discuss and apply consolidated knowledge in a scholarly manner.
Prerequisite: A minimum of 12 hours of leadership core courses, including LEAD 9310 and LEAD 9341 .
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LEAD 9171 - Research Synthesis for Leadership 1 hr
The course provides specialized instruction to serve as a research capstone to the pre-candidacy doctoral student. It will help students to consolidate learning across 12 hours of research methodology and statistics courses in such a manner that the student goes beyond encapsulated knowledge and moves towards successful integration and application of the material beyond the classroom.
Prerequisite: A minimum of 12 hours of research methods and statistics courses, including LEAD 9341 , LEAD 9342 , LEAD 9343 , LEAD 9344 .
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LEAD 9172 - Leadership Theories Synthesis for Leadership 1 hr
The course provides specialized instruction to serve as a leadership theories capstone to the pre-candidacy doctoral student. It will help students to consolidate learning across 12 hours of leadership theory courses in such a manner that the student goes beyond encapsulated knowledge and moves towards successful integration and application of the material beyond the classroom.
Prerequisite: A minimum of 36 hours in program with the following courses LEAD 9310 , LEAD 9320 , LEAD 9321 , LEAD 9350 and LEAD 9316 .
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LEAD 9173 - Management Synthesis for Leadership 1 hr
The course provides specialized instruction to serve as a management capstone to the pre-candidacy doctoral student. It will help students to consolidate learning across 12 hours of management courses in such a manner that the student goes beyond encapsulated knowledge and moves towards successful integration and application of the material beyond the classroom.
Prerequisite: A minimum of 36 hours in program, with the following courses LEAD 9313 , LEAD 9320 , LEAD 9321 and LEAD 9323 .
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LEAD 9199 - Dissertation Defense 1 hr
This one-hour credit must be taken the semester a candidate wishes to defend the dissertation.
Fee: $200.
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LEAD 9215 - Internship 2 hrs
Participation in an internship position related to other field of study and dissertation concentration. May be repeated for up to six total credit hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of graduate adviser.
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LEAD 9249 - Field Based Research 2 hrs
Identification of a problem related to the field of leadership and use of experimental and/or qualitative research to investigate the issue and suggest solutions. Offered on a pass/fail basis. May be repeated as many times as needed.
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LEAD 9261 - Oral Communication for Leaders 2 hrs
Covers principles of effective oral communication to both small and large groups in both formal and informal settings. Covers aspects of developing effective support materials for and principles of effective meeting management, briefings and speeches. The student will be required to hone her or his skills in impromptu presentations requiring critical thinking skills and oral dialectic exchanges.
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LEAD 9266 - Selected Topics in Leadership Studies 2 hrs
Specialized courses which provide intensive, specific exposure to a topic selected from the following emphasis areas: technology leadership, non-profit and public leadership and for-profit leadership. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
Prerequisite: Doctoral level or consent of instructor.
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LEAD 9310 - Intermediate Leadership Theories 3 hrs
Overview of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to lead complex organizations in the public and private sectors of 21st Century American society. Issues include developing and sustaining strategic focus, applying leadership principles in an environment of constant change and applying systems thinking to the management of human, financial, materials and information resources.
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LEAD 9311 - Leadership Issues in Technology and Organizational Change 3 hrs
Leadership opportunities and challenges related to the integration of technology within complex organizations. Discussion will include trends, issues and the effects of technological change on organizational structure and behavior. Focus on resource implications and legal issues related to organizational use of digital technology. Course provides experimental familiarization with a broad range of technological support systems that are available or anticipated in the near term.
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LEAD 9312 - Social Context for Leadership in Democratic Society 3 hrs
Investigation of the moral, ethical and social context of organizational decision-making. Examination of social and value issues which confront organizational leaders in the public and private sectors of a democratic society. Exploration of the implications of value-driven decision-making for the development of organizational responses to contemporary social issues.
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LEAD 9313 - Global Leadership 3 hrs
Exploration analysis and evaluation of comparative approaches to leading and managing complex organizations form an international perspective. Investigation of comparative societal cultures, norms and systems in other developed and developing nations. Evaluation of implications of differing societal cultures and social systems for organizational behavior at the institutional, organizational and individual levels of analysis.
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LEAD 9314 - Leader Decision Processes 3 hrs
Experiential investigation of models and techniques that support effective and efficient decision processes. Emphasizes the practice of effective decision processes through team decision-making activities. Provides experiential focus on the identification and avoidance of known cultural and cognitive biases and other process pitfalls that can seriously hinder successful decision-making.
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LEAD 9315 - Internship 3 hrs
Participation in an internship position related to other field of study and dissertation concentration. May be repeated for up to six total credit hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of graduate adviser.
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LEAD 9316 - Conflict Management for Leaders 3 hrs
Advanced study of theoretical models behind conflict management needed to effectively lead organizations and influence a positive organizational culture and enhance organizational processes. Students will engage in critical analysis of models and scenarios reflecting the importance of communication, interpersonal skills, bargaining and negotiation, and creating a culture that facilitates effective conflict management.
Prerequisite: Acceptance to Leadership Studies PhD program.
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LEAD 9317 - Leadership in Learning Organizations 3 hrs
Process of strategy development formulation and implementation at various levels within the organization. Focus on role of top leaders in creating and sustaining organizational vision, and integrating organizational systems and resources to support mission accomplishment. Other issues considered will include organizational change and strategic renewal, and the management of human resources throughout theses continuing processes.
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LEAD 9318 - Leadership Assessment 3 hrs
Course provides an overview and application of key leadership assessment instruments and explores the evolution of leadership and the development of psychological assessment instruments as a means for understanding leadership dynamics. Research assignments to integrate scholarly writing and systems thinking to leadership research and theory to organizations.
Fee: $40.
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LEAD 9320 - Intra-organizational Leadership 3 hrs
Identification, analysis, evaluation and application of factors which influence the design, structure and operation of complex organizations in the public and private sectors of society. Emphasis on integration of theory and concepts from the social sciences as a basis for understanding human behavior within complex organizations.
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LEAD 9321 - Inter-organizational Leadership 3 hrs
Issues related to the design of effective organizational structures, process and control systems in contemporary and future complex organizations. Domains of inquiry include strategic assessment, goal formulation; design of organizational processes to attain desired performance; and measurement, analysis and evaluation of organizational performance outcomes. Emphasis on application of contemporary theory, methods and techniques to improve organizational outcomes.
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LEAD 9323 - Resources Management I 3 hrs
Focus is on the application of the theory, methods and techniques of economic analysis to entrance the effectiveness of resource allocation decisions within complex organizations. Issues and techniques related to estimation and allocation of costs, evaluation of revenues and decision-making processes related to programmatic resource allocations will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on real world problem-solving related to revenue maximization and cost minimization in complex organizations.
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LEAD 9324 - Legal Issues 3 hrs
Reviews the legal bases for organizing and administering organizations. Statutes and court decisions affecting organizational functions will be studied. Discussion will include an overview of legal policy and precedents related to equal opportunity, discrimination and other issues involving equity, access and opportunity within complex organizations in the public and private sectors.
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LEAD 9325 - Marketing and Public Relations 3 hrs
Offers an overview of the key elements of marketing and its impact on organizations and society. Topics include strategic marketing decisions made at the corporate and business level, and organizational issues that affect the formulation and implementation of marketing strategy.
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LEAD 9326 - Resources Management II 3 hrs
Focus on developing and refining skills, knowledge and abilities needed for successfully integrate financial planning and management control systems in complex organizations. Topics covered include theory, methods and techniques that support effective analysis of the financial implications of program alternatives; cash and capital budgeting, risk and return analysis; and long-range financial planning in a managerial team environment.
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LEAD 9330 - Policy, Values and Partnerships 3 hrs
Interdisciplinary overview of research related to contemporary policy development at federal, state and local levels, and their implications for organizations and communities. Includes introduction to and analysis of the dynamics of public policy formulation in allocating resources to support social institutions such as education, health care, the family, social welfare and housing.
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LEAD 9331 - Intergrated Delivery of Services 3 hrs
Illustrates the synergistic relationship between the organization and the community. Includes opportunities to analyze and evaluate historical and current services provided through organizations.
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LEAD 9332 - Applications in Policy and Services 3 hrs
Provides the students with the opportunity to examine the dynamics of policy development in his or her field of interest and to place the dynamics in the context of historical and current service delivery.
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LEAD 9333 - Community Resources I 3 hrs
Involves study in the interconnections among organizations, community programs and public policies. Course attention will be given to building reciprocal partnerships between the organization and the community; theory and analysis of community and regional structure and function; social and political organizations, economic structure and development.
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LEAD 9341 - Intermediate Research Methods 3 hrs
Overview of theory and methods of research in the social sciences. Topics include development of research questions and analysis, site entry, interviewing, participant observation and data collection and coding. Emphasis on theory and methods of survey research, including sampling, measurement theory, questionnaire construction, issues related to reliability and validity, and introduction to techniques used in data reduction and analysis.
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LEAD 9342 - Advanced Research Methods 3 hrs
Offers an overview of various methods of qualitative research, including broad categories of phenomenology, case study research, ethnography and critical research. The philosophies, methodologies and issues associated with various kinds of qualitative research will be studied. Students will explore a research problem specific to their field, using a qualitative research design.
Prerequisite: LEAD 9341 .
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LEAD 9343 - Experimental Design and Statistics I 3 hrs
Characteristics of various group experimental designs, with emphasis on application and interpretation of inferential statistics used to analyze data. Includes review of statistics such as z-scores; t-tests, chi-square; simple linear regression; discriminate analysis; analysis of variance and an introduction to multiple linear regression. Emphasizes use of computer statistical software and interpretation of results.
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LEAD 9344 - Experimental Design and Statistics II 3 hrs
Develops skills and understanding needed to apply and interpret the results of multivariate statistical methods of data analysis. Topics include non-parametric statistics; multiple linear regression analysis; path analysis; factor analysis; cluster analysis; principal components analysis and discriminate analysis. Uses and interpretation of methods such as multivariate analysis of variance; repeated measures analysis of covariance; and multiple analysis of covariance. Emphasis will be on the use and interpretation of computer software to analyze data sets assigned.
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LEAD 9349 - Field Based Research 3 hrs
Identification of a problem related to the field of leadership and use of experimental and/or qualitative research to investigate the issue and suggest solutions. Offered on a pass/fail basis. May be repeated as many times as needed.
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LEAD 9350 - Historical Leadership Theories 3 hrs
Survey of historical and contemporary writings on leadership. Readings and discussions will focus on developing a historical understanding of leadership and an in-depth understanding of current schools of leadership thought.
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LEAD 9351 - Advanced Leadership Theories 3 hrs
Survey of contemporary writings and emerging theories on leadership.
Prerequisite: LEAD 9350 and completion of 36 semester hours in the doctoral program or department permission.
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LEAD 9352 - Leadership Ethics and Morality 3 hrs
An in-depth investigation of the characteristics and relationships between ethical and moral practices and effective leadership. Ethical reasoning will be developed and applied to a variety of leadership situations.
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LEAD 9360 - Written Communication 3 hrs
Provides an overview of the structure, process and requirements associated with writing for conducting literature reviews, writing effective reports, executive summaries and proposals, and articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals and other professional publications. Covers advanced rules of grammar and syntax.
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LEAD 9361 - Oral Communication 3 hrs
Covers principles of effective oral communication to both small and large groups in both formal and informal settings. Covers aspects of developing effective support material for and principles of effective meeting management, briefings and speeches. The student will be required to hone her or his skills in impromptu presentations requiring critical thinking skills and oral dialectic exchanges.
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LEAD 9366 - Selected Topics in Leadership Studies 3 hrs
Specialized courses which provide intensive specific exposure to a topic selected from the following emphasis areas: technology leadership, non-profit and public leadership, and for-profit leadership. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
Prerequisite: Doctoral level or consent of instructor.
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LEAD 9415 - Internship 4 hrs
Participation in an internship position related to other field of study and dissertation concentration. May be repeated for up to six total credit hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of graduate adviser.
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LEAD 9515 - Internship 5 hrs
Participation in an internship position related to other field of study and dissertation concentration. May be repeated for up to six total credit hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of graduate adviser.
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LEAD 9615 - Internship 6 hrs
Participation in an internship position related to other field of study and dissertation concentration. May be repeated for up to six total credit hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of graduate adviser.
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Management |
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MGMT 8315 - Entrepreneurship 3 hrs
This course focuses on the key concepts and methods relevant for entrepreneurs. Course covers the elements of new venture initiation as well as strategies for small and growing organizations. Students will prepare a business plan for an entrepreneurial venture of their choice, possibly for new venture they are considering.
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MGMT 8320 - International Business Strategy 3 hrs
Focuses on multinational business firms and the strategies employed to gain competitive advantage in international markets. Also includes discussion of ethics and social responsibility in a global economy. Draws from readings, cases and current business periodicals.
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MGMT 8334 - Management Theory and Decision Making Practices 3 hrs
The complex role of the manager in strategic planning. leadership, power, communication, motivation and decision making. Decision theater practice of effective team decision-making processes.
Fee: $50.
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MGMT 8343 - Current Topics in Business 3 hrs
In-depth study of current topics in business chosen by the instructor. Course may be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Prerequisite: Varies with course content.
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MGMT 8347 - Supply Chain and Operations Management 3 hrs
Overview and case study of issues and problems in management of the operations function along the supply chain. Topics include strategy, quality management, just-in-time process improvement management, customer and supplier relations, forecasting, and supply chain measurement and benchmarking.
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MGMT 8351 - Strategic Management Concepts and Processes 3 hrs
An integrative capstone course to be taken in the final trimester. Examines the role of top management in creating a vision for the enterprise and integrating resources to achieve a competitive advantage in carrying out its mission. Focuses on total enterprise objectives with societal values and a global economy.
Prerequisite: BLAW 8301 or HCMG 7320 (health care management students), MGMT 8334 , ACCT 8310 , FINC 8329 or HCMG 7361 (health care management students), MGMT 8347 , MKTG 8305 , CISS 8319 , ECON 8305 and enrollment in final term of the MBA Program.
Fee: $50.
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MKTG 8305 - Marketing Strategies and Policies 3 hrs
Strategic planning for domestic and international market problems and effective direction and control of marketing operations and strategies of the firm. Emphasis on managing the marketing function within the organizational structure.
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MKTG 8319 - Marketing Communications Strategy 3 hrs
Examines the concept of Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) strategy in successfully communicating the brand concept and product/service benefits to a customer group. Topics specifically examined include the advertising strategy, publicity and public relations, mass media considerations, sales force design and management, reseller support through sales promotions, and the analysis of communication strategies, including the internet.
Prerequisite: MGMT 8347 .
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MKTG 8320 - International Marketing 3 hrs
Examines the challenge of entering and operating effectively in foreign markets. Decisions must be made on objectives, strategies, market selection, adaptation of products, logistics, communication channels and message structure, and systems of marketing organization and control. Cultural issues are emphasized. Requires development of a marketing plan.
Prerequisite: MKTG 8305 .
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MKTG 8342 - Special Studies in Marketing 3 hrs
Covers in-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. Course may be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Prerequisite: Varies by topic.
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MTED 6210 - Topics in Mathematics Education 2 hrs
Concepts in mathematics for the classroom teacher, emphasizes real world applications. Topics and skills aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary.
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MTED 6309 - Algebra for Teachers 3 hrs
An overview of algebraic topics across the TEKS and high-school algebra. A detailed development of selected topics, including applications and history. Topics include: Patterns and relationships, families of functions, linear and non-linear equations, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices and determinants. Applications and explorations are modeled through the use of technology.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
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MTED 6310 - Topics in Mathematics Education 3 hrs
Concepts in mathematics for the classroom teacher, emphasizes real world applications. Topics and skills aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary.
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MTED 6311 - Geometry for Teachers 3 hrs
The historical development of geometric ideas through the ages; topics in Euclidean geometry; transformational geometry; and non-Euclidean geometries including fractal and projective Geometry. Recent developments on content and methods for the teaching of Geometry. Computer software is used to provide a technology-rich environment for the learning of geometry.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
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MTED 6312 - Probability and Statistics for Teachers 3 hrs
Overview of probability and data analysis topics across the TEKS. Topics include probability exploratory data analysis, simulation, sampling, development of continuous distributions and their properties, correlations and regression, hypothesis testing, topics from non-parametric methods, and modern uses of statistics. Study of modern educational technology and software used in statistics and probability applications.
Prerequisite: MTED 6309 or consent of instructor
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MTED 6313 - Concepts of Calculus 3 hrs
An integrated study of the major concepts of differential and integral calculus and their applications. Prepares teachers to incorporate pre-calculus foundational ideas into lower level mathematics and science courses. Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have credit in MATH 2412 or MATH 4311.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
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MTED 6314 - Problem Solving for Teachers 3 hrs
The heuristics of problem solving and problem posing, applications, recreational mathematics and mathematical modeling. Development of banks of problems at various levels and selected from geometry, measurement, number theory, probability, statistics, and algebra.
Prerequisite: At least six hours of MTED courses or consent of the instructor.
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MTED 6315 - Current Issues and Research in School Mathematics 3 hrs
A thorough review of the literature on experimental and exemplary programs, results of recent national, state and local assessments of students’ achievement in schools, and current research related to the teaching and learning of mathematics, the TEKS and the NCTM Standards for school mathematics.
Prerequisite: At least six hours of MTED courses or consent of the instructor.
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MTED 6316 - History of Mathematics 3 hrs
Historical development of mathematics and the study of various philosophies of mathematics.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor MTED 6316 both cannot be counted.
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MTED 6410 - Topics in Mathematics Education 4 hrs
Concepts in mathematics for the classroom teacher; emphasizes real world applications. Topics and skills aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary.
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Nonprofit Management |
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NPMT 8300 - Becoming an Effective Executive Director 3 hrs
This course will cover the unique environment that leaders and managers of nonprofits encounter. Topics covered include: Understanding your leadership style; leading volunteers, employee motivation and satisfaction, productivity and performance management.
Offered: Fall.
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NPMT 8301 - Professional Project 3 hrs
At the beginning of the MSNPM, the student along with the instructor will determine a project that will be developed throughout the program. The final project will be presented formally to the instructor and fellow students through an online process for discussion and interaction. The project is to cover components addressed throughout the program and will emphasize effective and efficient management of a nonprofit organization. Students will follow the Action Research approach: Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, and Presentation.
Offered: Fall.
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NPMT 8305 - Marketing for Nonprofits 3 hrs
This course will cover the various functions of marketing. It will address methods to effectively manage and implement a marketing budget and strategy.
Prerequisite: NPMT 8300 .
Offered: Fall.
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NPMT 8307 - Talent Volunteer and Diversity Management in Nonprofits 3 hrs
The crucial factors of hiring volunteers and staff to support the nonprofits organizations functions are part of the course. Managing a diverse paid staff and volunteer personnel as a primary role of the Executive Director is also covered, including appropriate evaluation and promotion plans.
Offered: Spring.
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NPMT 8310 - Finance Accounting for Nonprofits 3 hrs
Emphasizes the development of skills necessary for sound financial decision making within a nonprofit. Includes financial ratio analysis, capital budgeting, risk and return analysis, and financial forecasting.
Prerequisites: NPMT 8300 , NPMT 8305 .
Offered: Spring.
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NPMT 8311 - Social Media and Information Technology for Nonprofits 3 hrs
Various uses of social media and information technology to support and promote the operations of nonprofit organizations are addressed. The specific types of social media and their application to inter-and-intra-organizational communication, marketing, and planning are discussed through case studies and qualitative research.
Offered: Spring.
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NPMT 8312 - Grant Writing and Fund Raising in Nonprofits 3 hrs
The basics of grant writing and effective fundraising techniques specific to nonprofit organizations are part of the course. Traditional and nontraditional methods of raising funds, as well as regulatory essentials will augment the basics.
Offered: Summer.
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NPMT 8314 - Quality and Risk Management of Nonprofits 3 hrs
The basic of grant writing and effective fundraising techniques specific to nonprofit organizations are part of the course. Traditional and nontraditional methods of raising funds, as well as regulatory essentials will augment the basics.
Offered: Summer.
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NPMT 8315 - Operations and Administration of Nonprofits 3 hrs
This course will address how to effectively integrate the numerous functional areas/activities of a nonprofit, such as Human Resources, Finance, Operations, Marketing, etc. Other areas covered included Project Management, Lean Management, and Six Sigma.
Prerequisites: NPMT 8300 , NPMT 8305 , NPMT 8310 .
Offered: Spring.
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NPMT 8320 - The Legal and Ethical Elements of Nonprofits 3 hrs
Legal and ethical study of business with the focus on the nonprofit sector. Specifically, the judicial system, cost of litigation vs. alternative dispute resolution techniques, and current issues at the federal and state level in areas such as contracts, torts, product liability, deceptive trade, property, business enterprises, electronic commerce, employment and international law. Focus on ethical dilemmas faced in today’s business environment.
Prerequisite: NPMT 8300 , NPMT 8305 , NPMT 8315 .
Offered: Fall.
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NPMT 8322 - Board Governance 3 hrs
The essential elements of Board of Director’s composition, expected requirements, functions, and responsibilities are covered. The importance of fiscal and fiduciary Board members roles is addressed, as well as the interaction of an Executive Director with Board members through effective communication and delineating responsibilities of both entities.
Offered: Fall.
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NPMT 8324 - Project Management, Change Management, and Strategic Management of Nonprofits 3 hrs
An integrative capstone course to be taken in the final semester. Examines the role of top management in creating a vision for the enterprise and integrating resources to achieve a competitive advantage in carrying out its mission. Focuses on total enterprise objectives with society values and a global economy.
Prerequisites: NPMT 8300 , NPMT 8305 , NPMT 8310 , NPMT 8315 , NPMT 8320 .
Offered: Fall.
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PHIL 7315 - Social Justice 3 hrs
Study of philosophical work that develop a holistic understanding of social justice through the critical examination of issues concerning justice obligations, in the national and international domains, to oppressed and indigent groups and nations, to future generations, and to the natural world.
Offered: Spring.
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Political Science |
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POLS 6310 - Dynamics of American Political Leadership 3 hrs
Perspectives on political leadership in the United States. Evaluation of existing approaches to the study of political leadership. Identification of ways that democratic principles, American political institutions, and political culture present opportunities and/or constraints for political leaders.
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POLS 6320 - Ethics and Political Leadership 3 hrs
Exploration and application of ethics in political leadership through analysis of ethical dilemmas major political leaders encounter in public leadership roles.
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POLS 6330 - Executive, Legislative and Judicial Leadership 3 hrs
Evaluation of leadership, strengths and weaknesses of selected American presidents, legislators, and Supreme Court justices. Critique of leadership style, leadership goals, leadership teams assembled, and ability to lead constituents.
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POLS 6340 - Comparative Global Political Leadership 3 hrs
Application of theories and models of leadership to the global political setting. Topics include charismatic global political leaders, transactional global political leaders, and transformational global political leaders.
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PSYC 6190 - Selected Topics in Psychology 1 hr
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor
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PSYC 6290 - Selected Topics in Psychology 2 hrs
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor
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PSYC 6321 - Psychological Measurement and Evaluation 3 hrs
Study of the construction of measurement instruments, including specification of the test purpose, generation of the form and content of test items, item try-out and analysis, standardization of test administration and scoring procedures, assessment of test reliability and validity, and establishment of test norms.
Fee: $25
Offered: Fall.
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PSYC 6322 - Psychological Assessment 3 hrs
Assessment of individuals through interpretation and integration of most frequently used measures of personality and various other diagnostic screening instruments that examine depression, anxiety, and social factor impact.
Prerequisite: PSYC 6321 , PSYC 6342 or EDUC 6345 EDUC 6346 .
Fee: $75.
Offered: Fall.
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PSYC 6324 - Achievement Testing in Individualized Assessment 3 hrs
Overview of recommended norm reference test of individual achievement. Covers individualized administration scoring, interpretation and report writing for diagnostic purpose and academic program planning. Discusses formal and informal procedures and processes involved in psychoeducational testing and implications for intervention.
Fee: $50
Offered: Summer
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PSYC 6326 - Latina/o Psychology 3 hrs
Overview of historical foundations of contemporary Latino psychologies and current state of knowledge in Latino psychology research and practice. Emphasis on issues such as acculturative stress, oppression and discrimination, culture-bound values, ethnicity and ethnic identity development, and gender issues. Students will examine personal attitudes, experiences, and beliefs as they relate to the competent and ethical delivery of services to Latino populations. (Note: This course is taught in Spanish).
Prerequisite: PSYC 6370 or facility in oral Spanish as determined by the OLLU Oral Proficiency Assessment.
Offered: Fall
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PSYC 6332 - Bilingual Assessment 3 hrs
Assessment of individuals through interpretation and integration of most frequently used measures of multicultural assessment. Course will focus on best practices in assessment of individuals from a multi-cultural/multi-linguistic background.
PSYC 6321 , PSYC 6322 or consent of instructor.
$50.
Summer.
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PSYC 6342 - Psycho-educational Assessment: Cognitive Testing 3 hrs
Training in administration, scoring, interpretation and report writing. Overview and use of various batteries and instruments used for measuring cognitive ability of children and adults. Overview of the relationship between ability and achievement in psycho-educational measurement.
Prerequisites: PSYC 6321 or SPED 6345 .
Fee: $75.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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PSYC 6348 - Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders 3 hrs
Assessment of individuals through interpretation and integration of the most frequently used measures of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Social Skills and Sensory Integration Assessments.
Prerequisites: PSYC 6321 , PSYC 6322 , PSYC 6342 , PSYC 7333 .
Fee: $50.
Offered: Spring.
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PSYC 6358 - Life Planning and Career Development 3 hrs
Vocational choice theory, career choice and lifestyle, sources of occupational and educational information and career decision-making processes. Includes a personal career assessment battery.
$50.
Fall.
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PSYC 6365 - Adult Learning: Theories and Techniques 3 hrs
Examination of the principles of learning as they apply to the adult in the non-academic setting; emphasis on methods of program design and implementation.
Offered: Fall.
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PSYC 6370 - Professional Technical Spanish 3 hrs
Spanish vocabulary and language skills needed for working in mental health settings. Focus on proficiency required for conducting psychotherapy and psychological assessments with Spanish dominant populations and professional presentation.
Prerequisite: Facility in oral Spanish determined by the OLLU Spanish Oral Proficiency Assessment.
Offered: Spring
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PSYC 6380 - Research Design and Procedures 3 hrs
Addresses research methodologies used in psychotherapy research. Data gathering and analysis related to data-based decision making for intervention and service delivery is addressed. The use of evidence-based practices in community organizations, and marriage and family therapy is also covered. Students examine qualitative and quantitative methods, evaluate and design research, and learn to translate research findings into clinical practice.
Prerequisites: Enrolled in M.S. in Psychology or PsyD program or consent of instructor.
Offered: Summer.
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PSYC 6390 - Selected Topics in Psychology 3 hrs
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
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