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Graduate and Extended Studies 2023-24

Course Descriptions

 

Music
  

  • GMU 550 - Conducting

    (2)
    Studies beat patterns and fundamental baton techniques; laboratory experience in conducting literature of medium difficulty.

  

  • GMU 555 - World Music

    (2)
    Introduces study of world music in social, cultural and political contexts; folk and native music of North and South Americas and Africa; current critical approaches to contemporary forms of Western popular music such as rap.

  

  • GMU 557 - Choral Methods and Literature

    (3)
    Explores selected repertoire and organization and administration of choral program; emphasizes choral tone, blend, balance and intonation.

  

  • GMU 558 - Instrumental Methods and Literature

    (3)
    Explores purpose, aims and techniques of instrumental program; emphasizes rehearsal, repertoire and organization.

  

  • GMU 565 - Music Education I Elementary Methods (K-5)

    (3)
    Introduces methods and materials for teaching music to younger children; discussion, development and implementation of individual lessons for general music classes and curriculum planning.

    Field work.
  

  • GMU 566 - Music Education II Secondary Methods (6-12)

    (3)
    Introduces methods and materials for teaching music to older children and adolescents; discussion, development and implementation of individual lessons and total curriculum; general music, music theory, music appreciation and performing classes.

    Field work.
  

  • GMU 580 - Practicum

    (3-6)
    Field placement in elementary (150 hours), middle and/or high school (150 hours). Supervision by College faculty and cooperating teacher(s) in schools. Fifteen weeks of full-time student teaching required, or required hours (300) can be spread over a longer period of time due to professional and personal commitments. Student must be registered and finalized prior to starting teaching assignment.

  

  • GMU 601 - Graduate Music Theory Review

    (1)
    Reviews fundamentals of music theory including scales, chord structure, harmonic progression, modulation, etc. Required for all students who do not pass music theory diagnostic exam. Prestudy guidelines for exam available.

  

  • GMU 602 - Graduate Music History Review

    (1)
    Reviews major eras and compositional styles of music history. Required for all students who do not pass diagnostic exam in music history. Prestudy guidelines for exam available.

  

  • GMU 610 - Analytical Techniques

    (2)
    Explores advanced techniques employed in score analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): GMU 601 .
  

  • GMU 612 - Western Music

    (2)
    Studies great musical masterpieces applicable to K-12. Develops analytical tools for understanding compositional practices in major eras of Western art music.

  

  • GMU 614 - Non-Western Music

    (2)
    Presents multicultural perspective on music through use of non-Western musical examples. Emphasis on methods for teaching non-Western music K-12.

  

  • GMU 616 - Techniques of Conducting

    (2)
    Reviews basic conducting technique followed by more advanced study of conducting and score analysis. Required of all students unless waived by audition.

  

  • GMU 618 - Conducting Seminar

    (2)
    Required for any student conducting Lab Ensemble. Choral and instrumental sections available.

    Prerequisite(s): GMU 616  (unless waived by audition) and permission of program director. (Elective)
    Corequisite(s): GMU 620  
  

  • GMU 619 - General Music Seminar

    (2)
    Required for any student leading general music portion of Lab Ensemble. Team presentations explore relation of general music (K-8) to national standards in music education.

    Prerequisite(s): GMU 614  and permission of instructor. (Elective)
    Corequisite(s): GMU 620  
  

  • GMU 620 - Lab Ensemble

    (1)
    Hands-on teaching lab in which music teachers are also music makers, participating in activities related to general music, chorus and band. Must be taken for three summers.

  

  • GMU 621 - Child and Adolescent Vocal Pedagogy

    (2)
    Instruction in vocal method from Teaching Kids to Sing by Kenneth H. Phillips. (Elective)

  

  • GMU 622 - Foundations of Music Education

    (2)
    Explores foundational roots of music study in American schools and challenges students to determine their own rationale for the value of including music in school curriculum.

  

  • GMU 624 - Learning and Assessment in Music Education

    (2)
    Includes information on learning theories in music-particularly that of Edwin E. Gordon-and ways of assessing students’ musical achievement and ability.

  

  • GMU 626 - Curriculum Development in Music Education

    (2)
    Students learn to write curricula reflecting nine national standards in music education, and to evaluate current curricula.

  

  • GMU 628 - Supervision and Administration in Music Education

    (2)
    The clinical supervision process is explored in the first half of the course, which is most helpful for working with student teachers. Administrative techniques such as budgeting, grant writing, personnel management, etc., studied in second part of course.

  

  • GMU 630 - Introduction to Research in Music Education

    (2)
    Explores understanding of quantitative and qualitative research processes; provides means for interpreting and applying this research to music processing.

  

  • GMU 651 - Symphonic Band

    (1)
    Admission by audition. Representative music of each period of music history studied and performed. Minimum of three to five hours rehearsal and participation in all public appearances required.

  

  • GMU 653 - Symphony Orchestra

    (1)
    Admission by audition. Representative music of each period of music history studied and performed. Minimum of three to five hours rehearsal and participation in all public appearances required.

  

  • GMU 655 - Symphonic Chorale

    (1)
    Admission by audition. Representative music of each period of music history studied and performed. Minimum of three to five hours rehearsal and participation in all public appearances required.

  

  • GMU 671 - Special Topics in Music

    (1)
    Students may elect to study specialized area independently as in-depth study. Final paper or project required of each special topic.

  

  • GMU 677 - Flute

    (1)
    Students enrolled in the music education degree program may study applied music for graduate credit during regular academic year. Up to 4 hours of applied credit may be used towards degree as electives. Lessons arranged individually and audition may be required.

  

  • GMU 682 - Field Based Teaching Experience

    (3)
    This independent teaching practicum is carried out in the teacher’s own classroom during the academic year between the student’s second and third summer of enrollment and includes goal setting, mentoring, journaling and portfolio building. The candidate for the master’s degree is expected to demonstrate those qualities in teaching that one would expect from a “Master” Teacher.

  

  • GMU 684 - Violin

    (1)
    Students enrolled in the music education degree program may study applied music for graduate credit during regular academic year. Up to 4 hours of applied credit may be used towards degree as electives. Lessons arranged individually and audition may be required.

  

  • GMU 685 - Viola

    (1)
    Students enrolled in the music education degree program may study applied music for graduate credit during regular academic year. Up to 4 hours of applied credit may be used towards degree as electives. Lessons arranged individually and audition may be required.

  

  • GMU 686 - Cello

    (1)
    Students enrolled in the music education degree program may study applied music for graduate credit during regular academic year. Up to 4 hours of applied credit may be used towards degree as electives. Lessons arranged individually and audition may be required.

  

  • GMU 687 - Double Bass

    (1)
    Students enrolled in the music education degree program may study applied music for graduate credit during regular academic year. Up to 4 hours of applied credit may be used towards degree as electives. Lessons arranged individually and audition may be required.

  

  • GMU 688 - Guitar

    (1)
    Students enrolled in the music education degree program may study applied music for graduate credit during regular academic year. Up to 4 hours of applied credit may be used towards degree as electives. Lessons arranged individually and audition may be required.

  

  • GMU 689 - Harp

    (1)
    Students enrolled in the music education degree program may study applied music for graduate credit during regular academic year. Up to 4 hours of applied credit may be used towards degree as electives. Lessons arranged individually and audition may be required.

  

  • GMU 690 - Thesis

    (3)
    For students considering doctoral program (Ph.D.), thesis provides way to explore suitable research topic. Expect to spend minimum of one full year completing written thesis.

  

  • GMU 691 - Oboe

    (1)
    Students enrolled in the music education degree program may study applied music for graduate credit during regular academic year. Up to 4 hours of applied credit may be used towards degree as electives. Lessons arranged individually and audition may be required.

  

  • GMU 692 - Clarinet

    (1)
    Students enrolled in the music education degree program may study applied music for graduate credit during regular academic year. Up to 4 hours of applied credit may be used towards degree as electives. Lessons arranged individually and audition may be required.

  

  • GMU 693 - Bassoon

    (1)
    Students enrolled in the music education degree program may study applied music for graduate credit during regular academic year. Up to 4 hours of applied credit may be used towards degree as electives. Lessons arranged individually and audition may be required.


Physics
  

  • PHY 603 - General Physical Science

    (3)
    Foundations of physical sciences with in-depth understanding of atoms, matter, mechanics, thermodynamics, waves, electromagnetism and circuitry. Students increase knowledge base and become more confident and resourceful teachers as well as gain thorough understanding of MA Curriculum Frameworks.

  

  • PHY 610 - Motor Control and Learning

    (3)
    Examines perceptual, memory and motor functions in acquisition, retention and control of motor skills. Explores central and peripheral nervous system mechanism involved in control of movement. Weekly lab. Lab fee.
  

  • PHY 614 - Mathematical Methods I

    (3)
    Examines mathematical skill, sophistication and confidence in application of mathematical topics commonly used in physical science and engineering, including complex algebra, vector algebra, matrices, vector spaces, systems of linear equations, vector differential and integral calculus, Fourier series and Fourier transforms.

  

  • PHY 615 - Statics

    (3)
    Examines and demonstrates analysis of forces acting on any static and rigid object. Enhances engineering intuition, mathematical facility and computational skill (using MATLAB).

  

  • PHY 620 - Computational Biomechanics: Modeling and Simulation of Human Movement

    (3)
    Examines the application of advanced kinematic and kinetic analyses in the assessment of human motion. Concepts of data processing, three-dimensional analysis, mechanical modeling and energy and power analysis applied in sport and rehabilitation contexts. Special emphasis on analysis of locomotion.

  

  • PHY 624 - Astrobiology

    (3)
    Important topics in modern astronomy related to biology, physics and chemistry for both science and nonscience majors including properties of light, planets, stars, pulsars, black holes, galaxies, quasars and the origin of universe and life. Cross-listed with BIO 624.

  

  • PHY 625 - Electronic Circuits

    (3)
    Examines and explains concepts of electronics, calculating numerical quantities related to analog electronics, such quantities as voltage, current, impedance, power, bandwidth and gain.

  

  • PHY 628 - Physics and Engineering of Materials

    (3)
    Explores how the history of a material (its processing) influences its structure, and thus determines its properties and performance. The earliest humans lived in the Stone Age, where people used only natural materials such as stone, clay, skins, and wood. Later, people discovered copper and how to harden it, leading to the Bronze Age about 3000 B.C. The use of iron and then steel, gave mankind an even stronger and harder material, with the Iron Age beginning about 1200 B.C. Inexpensive processes to produce steel were commercialized in the 1800s, enabling the Industrial Age and modern civilization as we know it. In the 20th Century, the development of solid-state electronics brought modern man into the Silicon Age.

  

  • PHY 636 - Modern Physics

    (3)
    Study of special relativity, following historical trajectory of modern physics, breakdown of classical physics and development of quantum physics.

  

  • PHY 637 - Earth and Space

    (3)
    Includes basic astronomy, meteorology, geology and oceanography.  Topics will range from plate tectonics to climate change to the history of earth and the universe.  Emphasis on activities, field trips and laboratories for these topics. Lab fee.
  

  • PHY 639 - Electric and Magnetic Fields

    (3)
    Theory of electrostatics, dielectrics, magnetostatics, dia-, para- and ferromagnetism, induction, and Maxwell’s equations.  

  

  • PHY 663 - Selected Topics

    (3)
    Research, analysis and investigation of topic or issue of discipline not covered elsewhere.

  

  • PHY 673 - Selected Topics

    (3)
    Research, analysis and investigation of topic or issue of discipline not covered elsewhere.

  

  • PHY 677 - Optics

    (3)
    This course will begin with a review of wave motion and basic electromagnetic theory then proceed on to propagation of light. Geometric optics touching on interference and other wave optics phenomena such as diffraction, polarization and, time-allowing, Fourier optics will be examined. Laser-based experiments will be explored. Lab fee

Political Science
  

  • POL 610 - American Foreign Policy

    (3)
    Examines factors shaping international behavior of United States from end of World War II to present; analytical importance of international system, domestic interest groups, governmental actors, public opinion and ideology; dilemma of reconciling moral principles with exercise of world power.

  

  • POL 619 - Politics of Developing Countries

    (3)
    Explores political-economic situation in countries typically described as “developing.” Using case studies, issues related to structures, markets and societal activity are examined. Emphasizes politics of developmental strategies and place of Christian worldviews.

  

  • POL 624 - Politics of Latin America

    (3)
    Considers development and political governance in unique historical and cultural context of Latin America. Course combines discussion of history and theory with study of individual countries. Included are analyses of regime change, social movements and U.S. foreign policy in the region.

  

  • POL 635 - Politics of the Middle East

    (3)
    Overview of distinctive character of politics in several Middle East nations; role of religion as factor in region’s politics. Considers Arab-Israeli conflict, politics of oil, rise of radical Islam in region.

  

  • POL 640 - Politics of Western Europe

    (3)
    Explores political institutions and problems common to democracies of Western Europe; institutions of parliamentary democracy, micro-nationalism, major political forces, electoral systems and European Union; consociational democracy as alternative to Anglo-American majoritarian democracy.  

  

  • POL 645 - Politics of China

    (3)
    Examines how and why China has reached its status within the international system today. Key issues surround international relations from 19th century to the present day.

  

  • POL 648 - Theories of International Relations

    (3)
    Critical analyses of leading schools of thought in international relations and their policy implications for major topics such as war, peace and cooperation. Approaches considered include, among others, realism, Marxism, neoliberalism and constructivism.

  

  • POL 650 - Street Art: A Culture of Social and Political Change

    (3)
    Street art has become a global means of cultural, social, and political reform. Numerous forms, genres, and strategies for street art generate new forms of communication and meaning, giving visibility to marginalized voices. The leading practitioners and innovative kinds of work being done from the 1990s to the present include Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Os Gemeos, Barry McGee, Hot Tea, JR, Swoon, Zevs, and others. Questions this course will consider include: How did “street art” and “graffiti ” become legitimized forms of cultural transmission? How does an “outsider” form of art become a privileged category “inside” established art and media institutions? What effect does this privilege have on the legitimacy of street art itself? What influence do media coverage, rebel persona, identity politics, and art world institutions have on the credibility and authenticity of street art? Upon completion of this course, students should be able to engage in critical thinking, semiotics, and urban anthropology; to apply critical imagination in decoding of subversive artifacts; and to interpret the streets and other public spaces of urban landscapes.

  

  • POL 663 - Selected Topics

    (3)
    Research, analysis and investigation of appropriate topic or issue of discipline not covered elsewhere.

  

  • POL 673 - Selected Topics

    (3)
    Research, analysis and investigation of topic or issue of discipline not covered elsewhere.


Public Health
  

  • MPH 501 - Foundations of Public Health

    (3)

    An introduction to the field of public health. Topics include public health history, the core functions of public health, the science of prevention, and environmental health. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the role of the Christian church in public health history and using an ecological perspective to explain connections between ecosystem and human health. 

    CEPH Competencies:

    D1-1.  Explain public health history, philosophy and values
    D1-2.  Identify the core functions of public health and the 10 Essential Services
    D1-5.  Discuss the science of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention in population health, including health promotion, screening, etc.
    D1-7.  Explain effects of environmental factors on a population’s health
    D1-12. Explain an ecological perspective on the connections among human health, animal health and ecosystem health (e.g., One Health)

  

  • MPH 502 - Principles of Epidemiology

    (3)

    An introduction to the field of epidemiology, that is, the distribution and determinants of disease and other health states within populations. This course describes major causes and trends in morbidity and mortality, measures used to assess population health and to identify determinants of health, epidemiological study designs, and epidemiological concepts important for evaluating evidence. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the importance of evidence in advancing public health knowledge and evaluating the application of epidemiological methods to public health practice.

    CEPH Competencies:

    D1-4.  List major causes and trends of morbidity and mortality in the US or other community relevant to the school or program
    D1-6.  Explain the critical importance of evidence in advancing public health knowledge
    D2-1.  Apply epidemiological methods to the breadth of settings and situations in public health practice

  

  • MPH 503 - Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health

    (3)

    An introductory study of factors affecting human health. Topics covered include biological and genetic, psychological, social, economic, and political determinants of health. Special emphasis is placed on behavioral theory and exploring challenges to achieving health and health equity, such as structural bias and racism.

    CEPH Competencies:

    D1-8.  Explain biological and genetic factors that affect a population’s health
    D1-9.  Explain behavioral and psychological factors that affect a population’s health
    D1-10. Explain the social, political and economic determinants of health and how they contribute to population health and health inequities
    D1-11. Explain how globalization affects global burdens of disease
    D2-6. Discuss the means by which structural bias, social inequities and racism undermine health and create challenges to achieving health equity at organizational, community and societal levels

  

  • MPH 504 - Using Data to Drive Public Health

    (3)

    An introductory study of the use of data in public health research and practice. This course focuses on both quantitative and qualitative methodology and includes data collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination. Special emphasis is placed on developing skills for communicating public health content in ways that are clear, accurate, and culturally competent.

    CEPH Competencies:

    D1-3.   Explain the role of quantitative and qualitative methods and sciences in describing and assessing a population’s health
    D2-2.   Select quantitative and qualitative data collection methods appropriate for a given public health context
    D2-3.   Analyze quantitative and qualitative data using biostatistics, informatics, computer-based programming and software, as appropriate
    D2-4.   Interpret results of data analysis for public health research, policy or practice
    D2-18. Select communication strategies for different audiences and sectors
    D2-19. Communicate audience-appropriate public health content, both in writing and through oral presentation

  

  • MPH 505 - Introduction to Health Policy

    (3)

    Introduction to Health Policy is an introductory study of public health policies. Topics covered include the policy-making process, comparisons of healthcare systems, building coalitions, advocating for policies and programs to improve health, and evaluating the impact of policies on public health and health equity. Special emphasis will be placed on communicating health information effectively and the importance of cultural competence.

    CEPH Competencies:

    D2-5. Compare the organization, structure and function of health care, public health and regulatory systems across national and international settings
    D2-12. Discuss multiple dimensions of the policy-making process, including the roles of ethics and evidence
    D2-13. Propose strategies to identify stakeholders and build coalitions and partnerships for influencing public health outcomes
    D2-14. Advocate for political, social or economic policies and programs that will improve health in diverse populations
    D2-15. Evaluate policies for their impact on public health and health equity
    D2-20. Describe the importance of cultural competence in communicating public health content

  

  • MPH 506 - Leadership and Management

    (3)

    Leadership & Management is an introductory study on leadership in the context of public health and healthcare systems. Course content covers principles of governance and management, leadership theories, ethics, and negotiation and mediation skills. Special emphasis is placed on leadership through the lens of Christian doctrines and personal leadership development.

    CEPH Competencies:

    D2-10. Explain basic principles and tools of budget and resource management
    D2-14. Advocate for political, social or economic policies and programs that will improve health in diverse populations (also listed in MPH 505)
    D2-16. Apply principles of leadership, governance and management, which include creating a vision, empowering others, fostering collaboration and guiding decision making
    D2-17. Apply negotiation and mediation skills to address organizational or community challenges

  

  • MPH 507 - Program Design and Evaluation

    (3)

    An introductory study of public health practice. Topics include conducting needs assessments, designing a policy, program, project or intervention, and identifying methods for evaluation. Special emphasis is placed on the importance of cultural awareness, working effectively across disciplines, and applying systems thinking.

    CEPH Competencies:

    D2-7. Assess population needs, assets and capacities that affect communities’ health
    D2-8. Apply awareness of cultural values and practices to the design or implementation of public health policies or programs
    D2-9. Design a population-based policy, program, project or intervention
    D2-11. Select methods to evaluate public health programs
    D2-21. Perform effectively on interprofessional teams
    D2-22. Apply systems thinking tools to a public health issue

  

  • MPH 508 - Strategic Public Health Communication

    (3)

    Strategic Public Health Communication is an introductory course on communicating public health content. In this course, students develop strategies for effectively conveying public health messages and evidence. Specifically, course content includes tools and strategies for communicating information to diverse audiences, applying Christian ethics, and discussions on public health messaging.

    CEPH Competencies:

    D2-18. Select communication strategies for different audiences and sectors

    D2-19. Communicate audience-appropriate public health content, both in writing and through oral presentation

    D2-20. Describe the importance of cultural competence in communicating public health content

  

  • MPH 605 - Community Health Theory and Methods

    (3)
    Community Health Theory and Methods is an advanced study of community health. Course content includes analyzing and advocating for community and public health strategies to address major health problems among diverse populations. This course also focuses on designing strategies to address population needs using theories of behavior change to promote health in community-based settings.  Special emphasis will be placed on critically reviewing the role of the church and community leaders in health promotion efforts.

  

  • MPH 610 - Biostatistics for Public Health

    (3)
    An advanced study of statistics for public health. Students learn to conduct and interpret advanced statistical analyses of epidemiologic data to describe populations and identify relationships between variables. Emphases include generating research questions, applying statistical techniques, evaluating results, and communicating findings clearly and effectively. 

  

  • MPH 615 - Measurement for Public Health

    (3)
    Advanced study of measuring public health concepts. Students describe various approaches and analyze their strengths and weaknesses, including the potential for error and bias. Content includes assessment and advocacy for strong measurement approaches that result in high validity and reliability. Special emphasis is placed on understanding implications across global settings.

  

  • MPH 620 - Global Healthcare Delivery

    (3)
    Global Healthcare Delivery is an advanced study of global healthcare systems. Students will examine barriers and facilitators to delivering accessible, safe, effective, quality health care for diverse populations. Special emphasis is placed on understanding healthcare financing, examining healthcare policies from a biblical worldview, and exploring the relationship between leadership and quality improvement. 

  

  • MPH 625 - Organizational Management

    (3)
    Principles of Management is an advanced study of managing public health and healthcare organizations. Course content includes key principles of management and strategic human resource practice. Special emphasis is placed on understanding global organizations in for-profit and non-profit sectors, applying Christian ethics, and leading strong team building efforts.

  

  • MPH 630 - Health Policy and Politics

    (3)
    Health Policy and Politics is an in-depth analysis of health policies. Course content includes the evaluation and analysis of policy implications on different populations and identifying solutions to promote equity and health through policy development and implementation. Special emphasis is placed on incorporating a biblical worldview, the effects of policies on immigrants, and advocacy for policies to improve health outcomes.

  

  • MPH 635 - Healthcare Finance

    (3)
    Advanced study on healthcare finance. Course content includes financial analyses and applying problem-solving skills to improve functioning of healthcare organizations and agencies. Special emphasis is placed on financing quality healthcare in global contexts, charity care policies, and characteristics of leadership in finances.

  

  • MPH 640 - Public Health and Healthcare Law

    (3)
    Public Health and Healthcare Law is an advanced analysis of the role of governments and law in promoting and protecting health and health equity. Course content includes the analysis of major court decisions that affect public health using a biblical worldview and an analysis of leadership traits among lawmakers in the US government.

  

  • MPH 645 - Statistics for Healthcare Professionals

    (3)
    Statistics for Healthcare Professionals is an applied study of statistics within the field of healthcare management, designed specifically for healthcare professionals. Course content includes conducting and interpreting statistical analyses of healthcare data to describe populations and to identify relationships between variables. Emphases include effectively using Excel to manage data, conducting descriptive statistics and hypothesis testing, and clearly communicating findings. 

  

  • MPH 660 - Advanced Epidemiology

    (3)
    Advanced study of epidemiology in which epidemiologic concepts are applied to the design and analysis of research studies. Course content includes critically reviewing existing scientific literature and recommending approaches for improving validity. Special emphasis is placed on discussing real-world challenges experienced by Christian leaders in epidemiology.

  

  • MPH 665 - Data Management for Public Health

    (3)
    In-depth study of systems used for monitoring population health. Course content includes evaluating data collection and management systems and recommending strategies and solutions for improvement. Special emphasis is placed on designing surveillance systems and communicating an overall leadership plan for its support.

  

  • MPH 670 - Communicating Evidence

    (3)
    Advanced study of evidence-based messaging in public health in which students develop strategies for effectively conveying public health evidence. Specifically, course content includes tools and strategies for communicating information to diverse audiences, applying Christian ethics, and discussions on public health messaging.

  

  • MPH 671 - Selected Topics in Public Health

    (3)
    Explores topics not regularly taught but of interest to majors. Designated as repeatable; students may enroll more than once if topic changes. Lab fee for some topics

    Prerequisite(s): Set by program
  

  • MPH 680 - Practicum in Public Health

    (0)
    The Practicum in Public Health is an applied practice experience. Each student works with his/her advisor to secure an opportunity for applying skills and knowledge learned in previous coursework in the MPH program. At minimum, students must complete 160 hours and attain six public health competencies. Two practical, non-academic work products are required to help demonstrate attainment of competencies.

    Prerequisite(s): All required courses (excluding electives) must be completed prior to accumulating hours.
  

  • MPH 685 - Integrative Learning Experience

    (3)
    The Integrative Learning Experience (ILE) is a final culminating project that integrates and synthesizes learning from all previous coursework and the applied practice experience. Students work closely with their advisors to identify specific competencies and then work to produce a high-quality written product demonstrating their synthesis and integration. The ILE should align closely with students’ educational and professional goals and objectives.

    Prerequisite(s): The practicum and all required courses (excluding electives) must be completed prior to enrolling.

Spanish
  

  • SPN 636 - Latin American Poetry

    (3)
    Study of representative Latin American poets. Focus on two poets. Conducted in Spanish.

  

  • SPN 637 - Contemporary Latin American Poetry and Songs

    (3)
    This course will discuss Latin American poetry and songs, particularly focusing on Gabriela Mistral, Pablo Neruda, and Violeta Parra. All texts, lectures and discussions are in Spanish.

  

  • SPN 647 - Latin American Narratives

    (3)
    Study of representative short stories and novels. Reading of two “canonical” novels. Conducted in Spanish.

  

  • SPN 648 - Pinochet and Post-Dictatorship Chile

    (3)
    Studies and analyzes General Augusto Pinochet and his dictatorship from 1973-1990, his legacy, and impact on Chile today.

  

  • SPN 650 - Las venas abiertas de America Latina: 50 Years Later

    (3)
    When I first went to Chile in December 1990, the country had just transitioned to a form of democratic government after 17 years of dictatorship. Pirated (photocopied) copies of Las venas abiertas de América Latina were also freely available on the streets of Santiago. Originally written in 1971 by Eduardo Galeano in the heat of the Cold War, the book has been described as “a bible for an entire generation of left-wing thinkers.” In this course we will do a close reading of Galeano’s original work and take a retrospective look at how the issues he originally addressed in 1971: economic exploitation, political dominance, colonialism, imperialism, dependency theory, among others, have changed (or not) in Latin America fifty years later in 2021.

  

  • SPN 660 - 20th-Century Spain: Novel, Theater and Film

    (3)
    Focuses on 20th-century history as it relates to the country of Spain. Examines relationship to international conflicts, politics and socioeconomic issues during that specific time period. Approaches history through the arts and most specifically Spanish novel, drama and film written or made through the 20th century that exemplify life during the epoch.

  

  • SPN 662 - History, Culture and Civilizations of Latin America

    (3)
    Explores the geography, history, fine arts, and socio-cultural demographics of Latin America countries.

  

  • SPN 663 - Selected Topics

    (3)
    Research, analysis and investigation of topic or issue of discipline not covered elsewhere.

  

  • SPN 664 - Hispanic Youth Literature

    (3)
    This course will explore how to teach literature to students of different levels of linguistic abilities.  We will explore three major facets of teaching texts.  First, what kind of pre-reading activities are needed to prepare students for what they are about to read?  Students need the cultural and linguistic context before they even begin to dive into the text.  Strategies include:  exploring the context through images and research, introducing vocabulary through images and activities where students develop skills to negotiate meaning, and, based on cultural and linguistic clues, begin to engage in psycho-linguistic guessing to form ideas of what they are about to read.  Second, how can they engage in the text to confirm or deny what guesses they have formed?  Third, how can they use the text to engage in an integrated performance activity?  We will look at different texts and examples to explore these three major questions.

  

  • SPN 673 - Selected Topics

    (3)
    Research, analysis and investigation of appropriate topic or issue of discipline not covered elsewhere.

  

  • SPN 675 - Advanced Composition and Syntax in Spanish

    (3)
    Review and enhance Spanish grammar and syntax to apply it to the process of drafting and written communication. Increase vocabulary and idiomatic phrases. Course covers the following writing genres: descriptive, informative, narrative (simple and complex) and an introduction to expository writing.

  

  • SPN 676 - Hispanic Linguistics

    (3)
    This course offers a foundation in the core areas and methodologies of Hispanic linguistics. The primary goal is to provide students with opportunities to learn the tools of analysis in linguistics and apply them to the study and teaching of Spanish. The course begins with an introduction to the scientific study of language and the unique capacity of human communication, followed by attention to the acquisition of Spanish as a second language. We will continue with analysis of the sound system of the Spanish (phonetics and phonology) and the structure of words and sentences (morphology and syntax). We will examine the variations that exist in Spanish in the world and we will explore a brief treatment of meaning in linguistics (semantics and pragmatics). We will end the semester with an introduction to evaluating study abroad programs from the perspective of applied linguistics.

  

  • SPN 691 - Contemporary Spanish Theatre

    (3)
    Examines contemporary Spanish theatre from 1940s to 1990s. Playwrights include Antonio Buero Vallejo, Alfonso Sastre, Fernando Arrabal, Lauro Olmo and Paloma Pedrero. Class conducted in Spanish.

  

  • SPN 692 - La Guerra Civil: Spanish Women-The Voice of Silence

    (3)
    Examines and contrasts women’s roles in literature during and after Spanish Civil War. Spanish female authors include Josefina Aldecoa, Carmen Laforet, Dulce Chacon and Carmen Martin Gaite. Class conducted in Spanish.

  

  • SPN 693 - The Spanish-American Story

    (3)
    Examines role of Spanish-American story from its origins moving to a particular focus on 19th century until present day. Analyzes influential themes and works, real events and mythical components aiding development of this great story. Class conducted in Spanish.

 

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