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SE 495 Student Teaching Fall/Spring
Under the supervision of college and cooperating teacher staff, the student engages in planning, teaching, and evaluating classroom learning activities in a secondary setting. Focusing upon integration of all aspects of the practicum is an integral part of the course. Placement during the semester will be in a regular education setting within the candidate’s area of certification. An additional fee (subject to change) is required. Prerequisite: Eligibility to enter the Professional Semester.
10 credit hours
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SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology Fall/Spring
This course is designed to be an introduction to the academic discipline of sociology. It focuses on the history and central theories in the field, as well as acquainting the students with the techniques of analysis used by sociologists as they conduct research. Students in this course will study topics such as gender issues, population, race and minority relations, the family, and social change.
3 credit hours
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SOC 200 Professionalism in Sociology Spring
This course focuses on professionalism in sociology and equips students for further study in the discipline. There is an emphasis on information literacy including correctly identifying, assessing, synthesizing, and citing appropriate research literature. Students will learn about the research process in sociology and develop the skills to write a research proposal. Particular emphasis will be place don ethical and professional behavior in the classroom and research settings. Prerequisite: SOC 100 .
3 credit hours
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SOC 210 Drug/Alcohol Addiction Spring
This course is designed to teach the student about the societal aspects of addiction. By putting the addicted person into the context of the group, family, and society, the student is given theoretical approaches that helps them to understand current treatment and prevention strategies. Prerequisite: SOC 100
3 credit hours
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SOC 215 Peace and Conflict in Society Fall/Spring
This course will explore the nature of conflict borne from individual, interpersonal, cultural, and structural differences and inequalities. Students will utilize theories and concepts of social conflict and learn to think analytically about conflict by using tools to transform relationships. Students will learn practical tools to manage conflicts in their personal lives, in the workplace, within societies, and on a global level. The course is designed to empower students to develop insight on creating nonviolent change and creating an empathetic understanding of parties in conflict. Prerequisite: SOC 100 .
3 credit hours
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SOC 220 American Social Problems Fall/Spring
A study of the contemporary social problems surrounding major social institutions and society. Emphasis is on theories for assessing causes and remedies. Prerequisite: SOC 100
3 credit hours
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SOC 225 The Family Fall/Spring
This course includes topics such as economic, political, and social movements that have affected family life, family adjustments, and organization. Additionally, it presents sociological data that can help students consider practical approaches to preparation for marriage and adjustments after marriage. Students will be learning about the history of this field of study, the central sociological theories that guide our studies, and about the use of statistical data and analysis to understand more about trends and changes in the family. As part of this course, students will be required to complete examinations, participate in a research assignment using information technology and/or presentations, and will be encouraged to think more critically and creatively about our families. This course is cross-listed as WGS 225 . Prerequisite: SOC 100
3 credit hours
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SOC 230 Development of Sociological Theory Fall
An analysis of the historical development of social thought and theory from Comte to Simmel. Prerequisite: SOC 100 .
3 credit hours
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SOC 235 Contemporary Sociological Theory Spring
A study of the recent developments and main currents in contemporary sociological thought, starting with functionalism. Prerequisite: SOC 100 .
3 credit hours
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SOC 260 Gender and Society Spring
This course applies sociological principles to the study of gender. Students will examine gender as a social construct and an organizing principle of society. Gender is investigated at multiple levels- as a key factor in identity formation, interpersonal interaction, and large scale institutional organization. Historical patterns of gender inequality and gender progress will be addressed. Students will also examine the relationship between sex and gender, as well as the intersections of gender with race/ethnicity, class and sexuality. The significance of femininity and masculinity in the lives of girls and boys, women and men, and alternatively gendered societal members is addressed. Prerequisite: SOC 100
3 credit hours
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SOC 301 Environmental Sociology Fall
This course will explore a variety of sociological approaches to the study of society and its physical environment. Major topics to be investigated include the history of the environmental movement, world population growth, energy and environmental policy, the earth’s natural resources, prospects of sustainability, and globalization.
3 credit hours
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SOC 302 Sociology of Health and Illness Spring
This course emphasizes the social construction of health and illness, the health professions, the medical research process, and the health care industry in the United States. It analyzes the cultural meanings associated with health and illness; the political controversies surrounding health care, medical knowledge production, and the structure of the social institutions that comprise the health care industry. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or permission of the instructor
3 credit hours
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SOC 310 Sociology of Organizations Fall even-numbered years
An analysis of organizations as social systems. The structure of organizations, their patterns, and the impact of society on organizations will be examined. Prerequisite: SOC 100
3 credit hours
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SOC 315 Ethnic and Minority Relations
An analysis of the bases of ethnic conflict, accommodation and assimilation of ethnic, nationality, religious, and racial minorities. A domestic and global perspective is utilized. Prerequisite: SOC 100 .
3 credit hours
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SOC 330 Sociology of Religion Spring even-numbered years
In this course, students will use a social psychological and structural approach to understand the nature of American religious systems. Using major theoretical perspectives such as authoritarian personality structure, conflict theory, and structural-functionalism, students will learn how to assess the impact of religion on the society and on groups within the society. Prerequisite: SOC 100
3 credit hours
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SOC 336 Quantitative Research Methods and Statistics Fall/Spring
This course will introduce students to basic quantitative data collection and analysis. The course will cover fundamentals of research design including sampling, survey construction, data collection, elementary statistical analysis, and report writing. Particular emphasis will be placed on the research process including defining the problem, determining appropriate research design, identifying a sampling strategy, data collection, data analysis, and report writing. The class will have a project format where students will apply these skills while working with a local community agency or organization. Prerequisite: SOC 100 .
3 credit hours
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SOC 337 Qualitative Research Methods Fall/Spring
This course introduces students to techniques for collecting, interpreting and analyzing data using various qualitative research methods, including participant observation, in-depth interviewing, ethnography, and qualitative content analysis. The course will address the practical and ethical challenges of qualitative research, the roles of objectivity and subjectivity in the research process, and the significance of researcher reflexivity throughout the research process from question selection to presentation of findings. Students will learn strategies for gaining access to research populations, developing interview guides, writing field notes, and conducting qualitative data analysis. Students will also develop an informed understanding of the relationship between theory and research in qualitative methodology. Prerequisite: SOC 100 and SOC 200 .
3 credit hours
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SOC 340 Urban Sociology Spring odd-numbered years
A study of the sociological development of modern cities and the impact of urbanization and urban problems on individuals, groups, and neighborhood or community formation. Prerequisite: SOC 100
3 credit hours
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SOC 375 Social Inequality Fall
This course introduces students to classical and contemporary sociological theories that aim to explain the origins and persistence of social, economic and political inequality. Employing a historical-comparative perspective, the course examines: the ways in which societies rank human populations; patterned distributions of income and wealth; the consequences of inequality for individuals and groups; the relative importance of economic, political and social forces in creating and sustaining inequality; the structured and intersectional character of inequalities of class, race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation; and the use of social policy to intensify or to mitigate inequality. Prerequisite: SOC 100
3 credit hours
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SOC 420-422 Selected Topics In Sociology Fall/Spring
Selected Topics in Sociology is a course designed to meet the special interests of students and faculty. Each semester a different topic will be studied, such as gender studies, victimology, and grant writing. Prerequisite: SOC 100 .
3 credit hours
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SOC 436 Applied Volunteer Management Fall/Spring
This course will enable students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for recruiting and managing volunteers and for developing sustained partnerships with community organizations. Students enrolled in this course will work with specific agencies and/or projects to build strong college/community partnershiops with local organizations addressing the pressing needs of York City residents. Students have responsibility for providing ongoing YCP volunteer involvement to partner agencies through developing and implementing projects, and supporting volunteers through education and reflection. Prerequisite: SOC 100 , Junior Standing
3 credit hours
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SOC 490 Sociology Seminar
This seminar is designed to provide graduating seniors with opportunities to integrate both the theories and the research techniques acquired during their college experiences. Seniors will participate in discussions, do original research, and present their findings to the class and or community groups. Prerequisite: Major of senior standing or permission of instructor.
3 credit hours
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SOC 495 Sociology Internship Fall/Spring
A program that provides on-the-job experiences to qualified students in the application of behavioral sciences. The student spends a minimum of 120 hours per semester with a selected agency. The internship provides an opportunity to explore job possibilities as well as make academic work more meaningful. Prerequisite: Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application. Students must meet the College requirements for all internships.
3 credit hours
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SOC 496 Sociology Internship Fall/Spring
A program that provides on-the-job experiences to qualified students in the application of behavioral sciences. The student spends a minimum of 120 hours per semester with a selected agency. The internship provides an opportunity to explore job possibilities as well as make academic work more meaningful. Prerequisite: Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application. Students must meet the College requirements for all internships.
3 credit hours
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SOC 498 Independent Study Fall/Spring
The Independent Study Program affords an opportunity for the student who wishes to undertake a well-defined research project. While the student conducts his work under the guidance of a faculty member of his own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: SOC 100 Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
1-3 credit hours each semester
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SOC 499 Independent Study Fall/Spring
The Independent Study Program affords an opportunity for the student who wishes to undertake a well-defined research project. While the student conducts his work under the guidance of a faculty member of his own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: SOC 100 Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
1-3 credit hours each semester
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SPE 106 Advanced Field Experience
This course is designed to provide structure and accountability for the Stage 3 Field Experience hours that special education majors participate in during their Professional Preparation coursework. Students will engage in a variety of teaching field experiences in educational settings as they prepare materials, assessments and lessons for multiple classroom instruction opportunities. Prerequisite: PPES. Corequisite:
1 credit hour
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SPE 107 Advanced Field Experience Fall/Spring
This course is designed to provide structure and accountability for the Stage 3 Field Experience hours that special education majors participate in during their Professional Preparation coursework. Students will engage in a variety of teaching field experiences in educational settings as they prepare materials, assessments and lessons for multiple classroom instruction opportunities. Prerequisite: PPES. Corequisite:
1 credit hour
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SPE 200 Special Education Processes and Procedure Fall/Spring
This course provides an in-depth review of the philosophical, historical and legal foundations of special education. Students will learn about students with disabilities and their cognitive development. They will delineate how individual students acquire and process information including issues with memory, attention, perception, action and problem-solving. Students will apply concepts of human development and recognize how to plan and implement effective instruction in a standards aligned educational system for diverse learners. The students will learn the federal and state legal mandates for serving students with disabilities and the implications of the mandates on program models. Prerequisite: FYS 110 (EDU200)
3 credit hours
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SPE 205 Evidence Based Effective Instruction: Students with Autism Spectrum and ADHD Fall/Spring
This course provides an overview of two neurologically based developmental disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Symptoms, etiology, developmental course, and diagnostic criteria and assessment techniques will be examined in students N-8. Emphasis is placed on major treatment approaches regarding how-to create and manage the educational environment to maximize opportunities for effective academic and behavioral interventions regarding deficits in communication, social competencies, and behavior.
3 credit hours
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SPE 206 Evidence Based Effective Instruction: Students with Emotional and Social Disabilities Fall/Spring
Pre-service educators are provided with knowledge of the symptoms, etiology, diagnostic criteria and assessment techniques of students N-8 who exhibit severe mental, emotional, and behavioral deficits. Emphasis is placed on moral and social development, analysis of behavior, implementation of a functional behavioral assessment, development of individual educational plans (IEPs) and instructional strategies designed to address the needs of students who are behaviorally challenged. The role of paraprofessionals and parents as partners will be included as well.
3 credit hours
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SPE 250 Professionalism and Partnerships in Early Childhood Special Education Fall/Spring
This course focuses on the specific issues related to professionalism and ethical guidelines in early childhood special education as well as establising strong family and community partnerships.
3 credit hours
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SPE 264 Educational Assessment of Students with Disabilities Fall/Spring
The course is organized around three major themes: measurement concepts, evaluation of student performance and assessment of basic skills and content knowledge. Assessment, diagnosis, and writing and implementation of progress monitoring will be examined. Norm-referenced, criterion-referenced and individually referenced assessments will be examined and evaluated as to their relevance for different instructional purposes. Prerequisite: EDU 200
3 credit hours
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SPE 270 Literacy Development and Instruction in Core Intervention Areas Including Inclusive Practices Fall
This course focuses on the following major topics: a conceptual understanding of the components of reading, phonological awareness and phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and text comprehension and their implications in classroom instruction with both identified and non-identified students with learning problems in the areas of literacy. Additionally, participants will examine, design, and utilize research-based explicit literacy strategies. Students will briefly discuss and explore effective strategies that are used in teaching students identified with disabilities in the area of reading. By the end of course, participants will be able to model, reflect, and plan for the delivery of effective literacy instruction required in inclusive educational settings. Prerequisite: SPE 200
3 credit hours
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SPE 271 Literacy Development and Instruction in Core Intervention Areas Including Inclusive Practices Fall
This course focuses on the following major topics: a conceptual understanding of the components of reading, phonological awareness and phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and text comprehension and their implications in classroom instruction with both identified and non-identified students with learning problems in the areas of literacy. Additionally, participants will examine, design, and utilize research-based explicit literacy strategies. Students will briefly discuss and explore effective strategies that are used in teaching students identified with disabilities in the area of reading. By the end of course, participants will be able to model, reflect, and plan for the delivery of effective literacy instruction required in inclusive educational settings. Prerequisite: SPE 200
3 credit hours
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SPE 300 Effective Instructional Methods and Supports for Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings Fall/Spring
This course provides students with research-based teaching principles and methodologies to assist all learners in becoming independent, self-regulated learners in the least restrictive environment. Content emphasis will include areas such as differentiated instruction, co-teaching, curricular modification and scaffolded instruction. Students will apply learned strategies through practicum experiences and student teaching. Prerequisite: SPE 200 .
3 credit hours
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SPE 303 Evidence Based Instruction for Students with High Incidence Disabilities Fall/Spring
This course will address the characteristics, etiology, and educational interventions required for children with high incidence disorders (Specific Learning Disabled, Emtional Disturbance, and mild Intellectual Impairment) receiving special education services in preK-8 setting. This class addresses required competencies identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for licensure of grades preK-8 special education teachers. Prerequisite: Corequisite:
3 credit hours
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SPE 304 Evidence Based Instruction for Students with Low Incidence Disabilities Fall/Spring
This course will address the characteristics, etiology, and educational interventions required for children with low incidence disorders, including moderate/severe Intellectual Impairment, Pervasive Development Disorder, and Traumatic Brain Injury receiving special education services in preK-8 setting. This class addresses required competencies identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for licensure of grades preK-8 special education teachers. Prerequisite: Corequisite:
3 credit hours
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SPE 333 Assessment/Instructional Design: Evidence Based Effective Instruction: Specific Learning Disabilities Fall/Spring
This core course in special education will examine specific learning disabilities, a heterogeneous group of disabilities manifested by significant difficulties in acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities due to central nervous system dysfunction in studentsN-8. Content will focus on (a) the psychological processes that interfere with learning; (b) the formal diagnostic process, (c) development and implementation of individual education plans (IEPs), (d) the assessment-teaching process using the clinical teaching model, task analysis and curriculum-based assessment, and research-based instructional strategies. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or PSY 227 .
3 credit hours
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SPE 351 Transitions and Career Development in Special Education Fall/Spring
This course will address the development of those support structures required for students with disabilities as they transition from birth-21 special education services into adult life. Legislative foundations, interagency linkages, school partnerships, and systems of service delivery will be examined. Specific attention will be provided to these practices which promote person-centered planning for improved transition and career development outcomes. Prerequisite: SPE 200 . ECH/SPE and MLE/SPE majors only.
3 credit hours
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SPE 370 Assistive and Augmentative Technology: Universal Design to Support Standards Aligned Areas of Instruction Fall/Spring
This course provides prospective teachers with an overview of assistive devices that can be implemented in classroom settings for individuals N-8 with communication deficits, visual and hearing impairments, physical challenges, and mild learning disabilities. Emphasis is placed on evaluating the needs of students who are challenged and selecting the appropriate technology that will bypass the disability in the classroom. Students are provided with resources on current devices and are given opportunities to examine and operate actual devices that they will encounter in the classroom. Prerequisite: .
3 credit hours
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SPE 375 Positive Behavior Support Fall/Spring
This course examines several theoretical models of behavior management with a focus on (a) maximizing appropriate communication and interactions by students with challenging behaviors, (b) maintaining a safe psychological and physical classroom environment, (c) assessing and analyzing the functions of behavior, and (d) designing individualized, classwide, and school-wide behavior management plans. Prerequisite: SPE 300
3 credit hours
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SPE 400 Behavior Design, Intervention, & Classroom Management Fall/Spring
This course is designed primarily for senior-level students. Several theoretical models of behavior management are critically examined with a focus on (a) maximizing opportunities for effective communication and interaction with students who have behavioral challenges, (b) facilitating collaborative partnerships with students’ families and the educational team, (c) cultivating and motivating a safe psychological and physical classroom environment, (d) assessing and analyzing the functions of behavior by implementing an FBA, (e) designing an individual behavior support plan, and (f) designing a proactive class-wide behavior management plan. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or PSY 227 .
3 credit hours
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SPE 475 Directed Professional Educational Experience in Special Education Fall/Spring
For students choosing the Alternate Program. The student and supervising instructor create an academic and experiential plan of specific study reflective of a major interest outside of a public classroom setting. A package of content and assignments is designed to explore optional educational career themes. Prerequisite: All coursework required for admittance to the Student Teaching Semester. $230 fee (subject to change).
2 to 8 credit hours
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SPE 480 Focused Studies in Special Education Fall/Spring
This offering is intended only for Education majors initially scheduled for student teaching. Having not found satisfaction in the student teaching assignment, the student is relieved of these duties to pursue research and activities specifically related to a topic or project approved by the Department Chair. The student is required to submit tangible evidence of activities and resultant growth for evaluation. Prerequisite: Admission to the Student Teaching Semester and permission of the Department Chair. May be scheduled during the Student Teaching Semester only.
10 credit hours
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SPE 485 Student Teaching Practicum in Special Education Fall/Spring
One class period weekly is conducted during the second Student Teaching Semester required of all student teachers majoring in the Elementary/Special Education Dual Certification Program. The course is designed to focus upon the integration of all aspects of the student teaching experience in special education. Corequisite: SPE 490 and SPE 475 .
1 credit hour
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SPE 490 Analysis and Design of Instruction: Senior Seminar Fall/Spring
Students majoring in the Elementary/Special Education Dual Certification Program enroll in this course during their second professional semester of student teaching. The goal is designed to synthesize the relevant research on instructional design for maximum student achievement. Students will learn to identify effective teaching principles based upon their critical analysis of empirical research. An in-depth review of 10 areas of research on effective and differentiated teaching will facilitate reflective decision-making, allowing prospective teachers to bridge the gaps between research and practice. Corequisite: SPE 485 and SPE 475 .
1 credit hour
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SPE 495 Student Teaching Fall/Spring
Under the supervision of college and cooperating teacher staff, the student engages in planning, teaching, and evaluating classroom learning activities in early elementary or middle level special education classroom settings. Focus upon integration of all aspects of the practicum is an integral part of this course. Placements during the semester will be in both a regular education and a special education setting, within the candidate’s area of certification. An additional fee (subject to change) is required. Prerequisite: Eligibility to enter the Professional Semester.
10 credit hours
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SPM 125 Introduction to the Sport Industry Fall/Spring
This course is an introduction to the body of knowledge associated with pursing the diverse career options available in the global sport industry. It focuses on the foundational knowledge needed in the areas of management, marketing, communications, finance, economics, law and ethics. Students will begin to develop and demonstrate this content as applied in the various sectors of the industry through participation in cooperative and collaborative activities, and development of skills in written, oral and visual communication.
3 credit hours
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SPM 130 Sport in Society Fall/Spring
This course is an introduction to the social relations within the institution of sport. This course is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge to understand the relationship between sport and the society in which it is embedded. It focuses on history and the central theories used to study sport in the global society, and sport issues such as socialization, children in sport, deviance and violence, gender, social class, media, politics, religion and the economy. Students will begin to develop and demonstrate this understanding through applying knowledge learned of sport social issues to solve these issues in an ethical and socially responsible manner. Students will develop skills in written, oral and visual communication, will learn to work in a cooperative and collaborative manner, and use technology in a more skillful manner.
3 credit hours
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SPM 150 Sport Industry Practicum I Fall/Spring
This is an experiential course in which the entry-level sport management or sport media major takes part in practical athletic event management and communication tasks and engages in focused reflection through academic work to construct the knowledge, skills and values needed by professionals in the sport industry. The assigned athletic event management and communication tasks are predominantly completed on-campus.
1 credit hour
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SPM 151 Sport Industry Practicum II Fall/Spring
This is an experiential course in which the entry-level sport management or sport media major continues his/her development by taking part in expanded practical athletic event management and communication tasks and engages in focused reflection through academic work to construct the knowledge, skills and values needed by professionals in the sport industry. The assigned athletic event management and communication tasks are predominantly completed on-campus. Prerequisite: SPM 150
1 credit hour
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SPM 205 Responding to Emergencies Fall/Spring
This course provides basic level, first responder skills to enable students to provide immediate care for a sick or injured person. It will allow students to demonstrate an understanding of the skills necessary to provide immediate care of the sick and injured as well as basic anatomy and physiology of the human body, and an orientation in safety. Nationally recognized certification in First Aid, AED, and CPR will be awarded upon successful completion of the course and the satisfying of the certifying agencies’ requirements.
3 credit hours
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SPM 225 Communication in Sport
This communication class will provide sport management students the opportunity to communicate in field-specific forms. The course will prepare students to succeed from a communication standpoint within the sport management major as well as within the field. Prerequisite: FCO 105 and SPM 125 .
3 credit hours
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SPM 230 Concepts of Social Media Platforms Fall/Spring
Students will be introduced to a variety of social media theories/platforms and their use in the sport/hospitality/recreation industries. They will take these concepts and review social media strategies from across the sport industry. Students develop an individualized social media campaign to grow their personal brand and create a social media campaign for a given sport organization.
3 credit hours
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SPM 250 Sport Industry Practicum III Fall/Spring
This is an experiential course that allows the mid-level sport management sport media major to build on the competencies developed in SPM150/151 through experience in hands-on supervisory and leadership positions and focused reflection through academic work. Students may have the opportunity to choose practical work that fits theirs areas of professional interest; all opportunities available in the course are designed for students to develop more advanced knowledge, skills, and values held by professionals in the sport industry. The practical work for this course is predominately completed on campus. Prerequisite: SPM 151
1 credit hour
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SPM 251 Sport Industry Practicum IV Fall/Spring
This is an experiential course that allows the mid-level sport management or sport media major to build on the competencies developed in SPM150/151/250 through experience in hands-on supervisory and leadership positions and focused reflection through academic work. Students may have the opportunity to choose practical work that fits theirs areas of professional interest; all opportunities available in the course are designed for students to develop more advanced knowledge, skills, and values held by professionals in the sport industry. The practical work for this course is predominately completed on campus. Prerequisite: SPM 250
1 credit hour
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SPM 300 International Sport and Entertainment Spring every other year
Sport and entertainment are international industries. This class provides an opportunity for students to compare management practices in sport and entertainment cross-culturally. Further, it allows for an interdisciplinary perspective in understanding global sport and entertainment. Sample topics include cross-cultural comparisons of sport and entertainment’s historical origins, sociocultural dimensions, management and governance practices, sales and marketing strategies, and fan/attendee behavior. The course encompasses an international short-term study abroad component. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
3 credit hours
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SPM 302 Principles of Athletic Coaching Fall
A course designed to supply students with an ethically and educationally sound philosophy underlying the inclusion of competitive athletics in the education program. It is designed to provide a background of psychological and physiological insights to enable the beginning coach to effectively teach individual and group motor skills.
3 credit hours
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SPM 303 Management Strategies and Prevention of Sport Injuries Spring
This course is designed to provide the student with insights and skills necessary to handle basic sport injury situations through the understanding of sports medicine related management situations, management skills, risk management, and prevention of common sports injuries and illnesses. Emphasis will be placed on the management and prevention skills needed as an athletic administrator or coach.
3 credit hours
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SPM 305 Tourism Marketing
Tourism is the largest industry in the world. In this course, students will describe, discuss, and analyze the various segments of tourism and how tourism policies are formulated by local, regional, national, and international organizations, use proper steps to plan and conduct research in tourism, and analyze how tourism has changed. Students will develop marketing and promotional programs for a variety of tourism venues and opportunities. Prerequisite: MKT 100
3 credit hours
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SPM 310 Sport Behavior Fall
This course is a survey and analysis of the principles, theories, and applications associated with sport and the exercise behavior. Study, research, and discussion of participants, group processes, and sport/exercise environments will lead to a greater understanding of the psychological factors that enhance and impede individual and team performance. Prerequisite: SPM 130 Sport in Society
3 credit hours
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SPM 320 Sport Administration and Management Practices Spring
This course provides an overview of practical applications of management theory in the sport environment. Areas of focus include: personnel decisions, financial issues, and computer applications in sport. Prerequisite: SPM 125 .
3 credit hours
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SPM 325 Facility and Event Management Spring
An analysis of the management process involved in the designing and managing of a sport facility as well as the skills and processes associated with administering a sport event whether it be participant-centered (e.g. road race, youth tennis tournament) or spectator-centered (e.g., college football game, basketball game, professional golf tournament). Prerequisite: SPM 125 Introduction to Sport or with permission of the instructor
3 credit hours
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SPM 330 Sport Marketing Fall
This course provides an overview of the various techniques and strategies of marketing in the sport environment. Areas to be covered include the processes of the sport marketing planning model, the segmentation process, the identification of target markets, database and relationship marketing, the major concepts of sport marketing, and the development of the sport marketing mix and sponsorship packages. Prerequisite: SPM 125 .
3 credit hours
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SPM 335 Sport Sales and Ticket Operations Fall/Spring
The course is designed to prepare students with the knowledge of the key sales and ticketing skill competencies needed to generate revenue in sport. Students will gain real world experience practicing these skills, learning how to build customer relationships, sell inventory and use CRM software. Prerequisite: SPM 330 .
3 credit hours
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SPM 340 Financing Sport Operations Fall/Spring
This course develops an analysis of financial concepts and theories and their application in the professional, intercollegiate, and commercial sport industries. Topics include revenues and expenses of professional, intercollegiate, and private sport industries; issues impacting these revenues and expenses; budgeting methods; economic impact; fundraising at the intercollegiate level; ownership in sport and public and private funding for non-profit sport programs. Prerequisite: SPM 125 and ECO 200 .
3 credit hours
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SPM 345 Sport Business Analytics Fall
This course will use analytical tools to better manage general sport business for organizations. The topics include such areas as general sport marketing, ticket management, food/beverage management, and fan and sponsorship decisions. The course will focus on the applications of variety analytical methodologies, including forecasting, revenue management and marketing analytics. Prerequisite: QBA 260
3 credit hours
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SPM 350 Public and Media Relations in Sport Spring
This course provides an analysis of the role of the media and public relations in sport organizations. The appropriate methods and theories will be presented as well as their application in the professional, intercollegiate, and commercial sport industries. The relationship between sport organizations and the print and electronic media will be explored and how that relationship is vital to the success of the sport organization will be emphasized. Prerequisite: SPM 225 Communication in Sport
3 credit hours
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SPM 362 Lifeguard Instructor Spring
This course will train students to teach basic-level lifeguarding to others. In addition it will prepare students to instruct waterfront lifeguarding, water park lifeguarding, and to serve as a shallow water attendant. In addition to providing the student with first aid instruction, this course will provide instructor training in lifeguard management, CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, the emergency administration of oxygen, dealing with blood borne pathogens, disease prevention, and basic water rescue. Students will use course materials to develop and conduct training sessions and will learn to evaluate the learning progress of trainees in a professional level training program. Prerequisite: PAW 124 or equivalent certification. Recommended SPM 260 .
3 credit hours
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SPM 370 Special Topics Fall/Spring
This course examines issues in the sport industry as they affect individuals, culture, and society. The specific topic for the course changes from semester to semester according to faculty and student interest. Topics such as race and gender in sport as well as current trends and issues (e.g., fundraising) are possible topics.
3 credit hours
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SPM 401 Professional Development Fall/Spring
This course is designed for the Sport Management major. Emphasis will be placed on the most relevant issues and concerns of the Sport Management industry. Topics will include the analysis of internship and career goals; the development of a professional portfolio; a resume, a cover letter; and experience with interviewing techniques and business etiquette. Prerequisite: Sport Management majors only or with permission of the instructor; SPM 330 with a grade of 2.0 or higher; course must be taken one or two semesters before SPM 480 .
1 credit hour
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SPM 402 Youth Sports Administration Fall
This is a culminating course that builds upon previous course work and experiences, and facilitates students’ understanding of the challenges and responsibilites a youth sports administrator, manager or coach will need to properly administer and manage youth sport programs. Abilities are demonstrated through student work that will reflect the standards of National Youth Sports Administrators Association and other you sport associations. Special attention will be paid to the impact that organized youth sports have on our society and the role the youth sports administrator plays in producing high quality, healthy, beneficial programs for young athletes. Topics will include: developing a program philosophy, managing coaches, parents, risk, finances, youth sports events, and current issues in youth sports administration. Prerequisite: PSY 221 , SPM 302 , or permission by instructor.
3 credit hours
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SPM 425 Legal Aspects of Sport Fall
An overview of the legal aspects related to the sport environment. Areas of study include constitutional law, legislative enactments, and case law related to sport and the administration of sport programs; contracts; labor agreements; product liability; tort law; and risk management. Prerequisite: Sport Management majors only or with permission of the instructor; senior status in Sport Management.
3 credit hours
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SPM 430 Sport Performance Analytics Spring
This course will utilize several analytical tools to measure, analyze and predict professional sports players’ performance and team management. The course will focus on the applications of variety analytical methodologies, including decision analysis, predictive analytics, and optimization. The topics cover such areas as player evaluation, draft analytics and team’s salary cap management. Prerequisite: QBA 265 .
3 credit hours
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SPM 470 Sport Industry Senior Seminar
This seminar is designed to provide sport management and sport media seniors with the opportunity to integrate and apply previous coursework in the major. It serves to prepare students for success in the capstone internship and post-graduation through an emphasis on personal professional development and advanced skill in applying sport management or sport communication theory to practice. Seminar should be taken prior to SPM475 and SPM480. Prerequisite: SPM 330 and SPM 350 .
3 credit hours
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SPM 475 Ethics and Current Issues in Sport Fall/Spring/Summer
A seminar examining current research, issues, reform movements, trends, and ethical dilemmas in the sport management field. Topics will include issues in intercollegiate athletics, the Olympic Movement, high school sport, and private sector. Reading current texts and articles, discussion, reaction papers and evaluation of the opinions of experts in the field will be used as the foundation for the course. Prerequisite: Sport Management majors only or with permission of the instructor; senior status in Sport Management major. Corequisite: SPM 480 .
3 credit hours
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SPM 480 Work Experience in Sport Management Fall/Spring/Summer
This capstone experiential learning course for senior Sport Management majors enables the student to utilize theories and applied practice learned throughout the Sport Management program’s curriculum in a culminating internship. This is a full academic semester experience consisting of 450-500 hours of work experience. It is taken concurrently with SPM 475 and no other courses may be taken during the work experience semester. A GPA of 2.7 is required for SPM 480. Prerequisite: Sport Management majors only or with permission of the instructor; Senior status in Sport Management major. Corequisite: SPM 475 .
9 credit hours
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SPM 481 Internship
This course provides an elective opportunity to complete a planned and supervised experience in a sport industry setting where the student will work 120 hours under the mentorship of a sport professional and complete corresponding reflective academic work. The opportunity is designed to apply student course knowledge, skill and ability in a professional work environment. Prerequisite: 60 or more earned credits and a 2.5 GPA at the time of application and permission of the faculty and completed application paperwork.
3 credit hours
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SPM 498 Independent Study
This course allows for independent investigations of current issues, trends, problems, or solutions within the sport industry. Sample topics may include enhanced marketing, communications, or management strategies, sociocultural issues in sport, or emerging risk and legal implications. Prerequisite: 60 or more earned credits and a 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application and permission of the faculty and completed application paperwork.
1-3 credit hours
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SPM 499 Independent Study
This course allows for independent investigations of current issues, trends, problems, or solutions within the sport industry. Sample topics may include enhanced marketing, communications, or management strategies, sociocultural issues in sport, or emerging risk and legal implications. Prerequisite: 60 or more earned credits and a 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application and permission of the faculty and completed application paperwork.
1-3 credit hours
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STM 100 STEM Colloquium I Spring
Students will collaborate as a cohort, along with motivated faculty in their major, as part of this course. The primary goal of curricular and co-curricular activities will be to begin preparations for the development of a meaningful and interdisciplinary STEM research project to pursue in the following three years. Activities will include: reading and discussing current areas of interdisciplinary and community research; identifying and discussing current academic or personal obstacles and how to overcome them; participating in personalized mentoring by faculty and peers.
0.5 credit hour
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STM 200 STEM Colloquium II Fall/Spring
Students will work together in groups or as a cohort to develop a plan for solving an important problem that requires STEM-based investigation and expertise, in a community of their choice. The development of the plan, with faculty support, is the major focus of this course. Communicating to a broader audience both the problem and proposed plan for developing a solution will be stressed. Students will engage in discussions, study sessions, reading in primary literature, and reflections, and will be supported by faculty and peer mentoring. Related experiences enhanced by this course may include study abroad, community-based learning, outreach, internships, and independent studies. Prerequisite: STM 100
0.5 credit hour
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STM 300 STEM Colloquium III Fall/Spring
This course is an upper-level course in the STM Colloquium sequence. Students are expected to utilize and apply knowledge and skills learned in previous STM courses to complete hands-on research that integrates their own field of STEM with other fields. Faculty mentoring plays an integral role in this course as does fostering student responsibility for learning and research as a process. In addition to research mentoring, this course will utilize relationships with industry professionals: one on one mentoring by regional industry leaders. Other activities supported by this course may include alumni discussions; career panels; field trips; site or other industry visits; career preparation and/or graduate school preparation. Related experiences enhanced by this course may include study abroad, internships, and independent studies. Prerequisite: STM 200
0.5 credit hour
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STM 400 STEM Colloquium IV Fall/Spring
This course is the final course in a sequence of courses for students in the STEM Program learning community cohort. Students in this course are expected to apply a significant amount of knowledge and skill from previous experiences and coursework, including experiences with a common interdisciplinary research project of their initial choosing. Students are expected to present their final research results in the public arena, which may include attendance at a local or national scientific meeting. Students are also required to participate in a leadership role, acting as a peer mentor or RA in the STEM Program, or another suitable leadership position. Prerequisite: STM 300
0.5 credit hour
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SCM 250 Total Quality Management Fall/Spring
This course provides an introduction to the total quality management philosophy. The course is comprised of four major components: quality principles, problem solving, quality assurance, and quality management.
3 credit hours
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SCM 300 Operations Management Fall/Spring
A course that focuses on the management of resources required to produce products and services within the framework of an organizational structure. The principles of operational processes, product/service development, forecasting, facility and layout, planning, job design/work measurement, materials management, quality control, and research techniques are covered. This course is a writing/communication-intensive course. This course will include a non-credit communications laboratory that will meet outside of the normal class time. Prerequisite: QBA 260 or EGR 305 .
3 credit hours
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SCM 310 Purchasing Management Spring
Purchasing Management encompasses the processes, common to all businesses, by which organizations are supplied with the goods and services, including utilities, capital equipment, supplies, materials, and purchased parts, needed to achieve their objectives. Prerequisite: Completion of SCM 300 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
3 credit hours
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SCM 320 Lean Systems Fall
This course discusses how lean methodologies can eliminate waste. The focus of the course is on the application of lean tools in service and manufacturing settings. Topics include 5S, POUS, standardized work, SMED, Kaizen, value stream mapping, level loading, and Kanban.
3 credit hours
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SCM 325 Six Sigma Process Management Spring
This course covers all facets of managing business processes. Topics covered include voice of customer, project management, process control, design of experiments, DMAIC, design for Six Sigma (including quality function deployment and robust design). Prerequisite: Completion of QBA 260 or EGR 305 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
3 credit hours
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SCM 340 Logistics Management Fall
This course provides a supply chain operations management focus on understanding the planning, implementation, and control aspects of effective forward and reverse flow of goods and services, packaging and storage of material, information sharing between point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet customers’ requirements. The following topic areas will be covered: logistics strategy, logistics infrastructure, modes of transportation, international logistics, warehousing and packaging, modeling and optimizing logistic problems, logistics finance, and an introduction to logistics technology, including Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID), and Transportation Management Systems (TMS). Prerequisite: QBA 260 and ACC 220 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
3 credit hours
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SCM 480 Production Planning and Control
This course examines important concepts, issues, and methods involved in managing the production planning and control operational activities within a business enterprise. Attention will be paid to the interaction of planning/control activities - sales and operations planning, master scheduling, material requirements planning, capacity management, and production activity control, and how decisions made at one level of the planning process affect output and performance at lower levels. The basic concepts and procedures in this course will be presented through instructor lecture, reading assignments, homework/quiz exercises and hands-on experience on an ERP system-Microsoft Dynamics- using a manufacturing database for a furniture making company. Prerequisite: .SCM 300 . Corequisite: SCM 481 .
3 credit hours
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SCM 481 Enterprise Resource Planning Spring
This course covers both theoretical and practical aspects of managing and evaluating the activities necessary for managing the operations, purchasing, and sales functions within an organization. Topics included in this course are advance principles of demand management, sales and operations planning, master scheduling, and dsitribution planning. Tools and techniques for planning of inventory and planning techniques such as MRP, CRP, lean and Theory of Constraints (TOC) are also covered. In addition students are given an opportunity to work with an ERP software to manage the weekly production planning and control activities associated with manufacturing organizations. Corequisite: SCM 480 .
3 credit hours
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SCM 485 Special Studies in Supply Chain Operations Management
This is a senior level course designed to examine concepts and research concerned with special issues in either the supply chain management or operations management discipline. Specific topics and faculty leaders will vary based upon the needs and or interests of a minimum number of students. This work may consist of papers based on the student’s knowledge of topics gained through academic research or experiential activities. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
3 credit hours
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SCM 486 Special Studies in Supply Chain Operations Management
This is a senior level course designed to examine concepts and research concerned with special issues in either the supply chain management or operations management discipline. Specific topics and faculty leaders will vary based upon the needs and or interests of a minimum number of students. This work may consist of papers based on the student’s knowledge of topics gained through academic research or experiential activities.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
3 credit hours
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SCM 487 Special Studies in Supply Chain Operations Management
This is a senior level course designed to examine concepts and research concerned with special issues in either the supply chain management or operations management discipline. Specific topics and faculty leaders will vary based upon the needs and or interests of a minimum number of students. This work may consist of papers based on the student’s knowledge of topics gained through academic research or experiential activities. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
3 credit hours
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SCM 488 Special Studies in Supply Chain Operations Management
This is a senior level course designed to examine concepts and research concerned with special issues in either the supply chain management or operations management discipline. Specific topics and faculty leaders will vary based upon the needs and or interests of a minimum number of students. This work may consist of papers based on the student’s knowledge of topics gained through academic research or experiential activities. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
3 credit hours
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SCM 489 Special Studies in Supply Chain Operations Management
This is a senior level course designed to examine concepts and research concerned with special issues in either the supply chain management or operations management discipline. Specific topics and faculty leaders will vary based upon the needs and or interests of a minimum number of students. This work may consist of papers based on the student’s knowledge of topics gained through academic research or experiential activities. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
3 credit hours
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SCM 490 Internship in Supply Chain Operations Management Fall/Spring
This course consists of planned and supervised on-the-job experience in the application of supply chain operations skills and knowledge. Students will reflect upon the experience and put it into context with the theories and applications of supply chain operations. Internships require students to meet periodically with a faculty advisor, provide a written deliverable and participate in an end-of-internship evaluation. Prerequisite: Junior standing and departmental approval of each student participant’s individual program. Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application. Grading will be pass/fail.
3 credit hours
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SCM 491 Internship in Supply Chain Operations Management Fall/Spring
This course consists of planned and supervised on-the-job experience in the application of supply chain operations skills and knowledge. Students will reflect upon the experience and put it into context with the theories and applications of supply chain operations. Internships require students to meet periodically with a faculty advisor, provide a written deliverable and participate in an end-of-internship evaluation. Prerequisite: Junior standing and departmental approval of each student participant’s individual program. Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application. Grading will be pass/fail.
3 credit hours
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