Graduate Courses

This is a practicum course on models for multi-level growth curve data. This course is a natural sequel to E10.2040 Multi-Level Modeling Growth Curve. Building on the theory and examples developed in that course, students will participate in a guided, larger research project that employs multi-level growth curve models. Students will meet in groups with the instructor in a lab setting to fit, evaluate and describe these models. The final project for the course will consist of a 'results and discussion' section, journal article quality write-up.

Students will apply critical counseling skills learned in previous coursework in a K- 12 school setting (elementary, middle or high school). Under the supervision of the course instructor and the onsite supervisor, students will work to apply the ASCA National Model. Students must complete 100 hours of practical experience (minimum of 40 direct contact hours with a K-12 student) and participate in weekly supervision with a certified school counselor. Students must have a field site prior to starting the course, and all field sites must have departmental approval

The course examines and applies training models for clinical interaction with clients. Students conduct structured training activities with MA level students, including teaching and supervision, under the supervision and oversight of clinical/counseling faculty. Models of consultation are reviewed and practiced in class.

Experience in clinical research centers under supervision of experienced clinical researchers of problems concerned with human motion of cardiopulmonary function.

Focuses on conferencing strategies for assessing and working with an individual's writing processes and problems. Analyzes teaching-learning dialogues in whole-class and tutoring contexts to explore the role of conversation in encouraging the revision process. Includes working with an individual writer.

Covers the areas of long-range planning, application for tax exemption, program budgeting, incorporation, demographics, board and constituency building, staff development, and community development as related to the establishment and viability of performing arts organizations. Students participate in a class project and case studies that integrate administrative, planning, programing development, and marketing skills.

The course provides a background study of all related areas of the multibillion-dollar music industry, including the evolution and operations of the record company and label services, music publishing, artist management, live entertainment, digital services, and a foundation for further study in copyright, regulation and finance.

Models of early intervention. Assumptions about development and learning in the early years. Development of early childhood curricula across developmental domains with modifications appropriate to the individual needs and characteristics of the young child with disabilities. Monitoring and evaluating child and family outcomes.

Theories, principles and techniques of movement in the dance therapy field. Topics include the symbolic aspects of the body; the physiological basis of emotion; movement from a developmental perspective; and cultural differences in movement behavior. The creative process as analogous to the therapeutic process is explored. A lexicon of movement elements is examined as a systematic tool for observation and interpretation. The relationship to education is emphasized.

This course is focused on understanding social science research methods. The course provides the following: 1) an introduction to the relationship between theory and research; 2) a broad introduction to research logics in social sciences; 3) critical awareness about methodological choices and issues when conducting research; and 4) exemplars of various methodological approaches. The course encourages students to become knowledgeable consumers of empirical educational research that is theoretically informed.

Analysis of the underlying principles of the following types of therapeutic exercise: stretching, strengthening; active assistive; active; resistive, using manual resistance pulleys, weights, hydraulics, elastics, robotics, and mechanical or electromechanical devices: neuromuscular relation, inhibition and facilitation; neuromuscular reeducation; motor training or retraining; developmental; activities; breathing exercises, including ventilatory muscle training; aerobics endurance activities, using cycles, treadmills, steppers, pools, manual resistance, pulleys, weights, hydraulics, elastics, robotics, and mechanical or electromechanical devised; aquatics exercises; and conditioning and reconditioning.

This course engages decision-making involved in intervention planning across communication type and lifespan. Students explore the use of diagnostic data in formulating goals and procedures through a cultural and linguistically responsive lens. Sources of knowledge include the nature of communication of various speech and language differences and disorders, baseline data, factors maintaining communication, language learning theories, and evidence-based data.

Composition in all forms and styles including electronic. Electronic laboratory by assignment. Weekly attendance at department Composer's Forum required.

This course explores the creation of sound effects for linear and interactive media using real time synthesis models and prototypes. Techniques ranging from subtractive synthesis to physical modeling will be explored in an attempt to better understand the nature of various types of common sound effects from the standpoint of acoustics and physics. A hands-on approach is strongly encouraged and students are required to build audio models and sound effects engines using real time tools such as MaxMSP and Pure Data.

Detailed exploration of the aesthetic, technical, and “psychological” skills and tools required for the production of a master recording by a performer/artist other than producer. Producers will learn how to nurture and develop a vision for each recording; establish a creative environment; collaborate with writers and performers; elicit the best performances by the creative and technical team they assemble; realize the best production possible with the tools available; and create a production to which the target audience (and beyond) wishes to continue to listen.

This course will explore the esthetic and technical skills and tools necessary for the production of artistically and commercially successful demonstration recordings of songs. Students will learn how to: establish an environment in which creativity can flourish; elicit the best performances by all involved in a recording; make the best recording possible with the tools available in a given work environment; nurture and develop a vision for each recording; create a recording to which the target audience (and beyond) wishes to continue to listen.

This is an exciting and potentially transformative moment for cultural production across the globe. This class will go behind the scenes to explore how culture (music, cinema, art, journalism, television dramas, social media, etc.) actually gets made. We will adopt a critical approach, reflecting on what's at stake, and investigate the social-structural, organizational, and technological forces that partially determine the aesthetic and political qualities of a range of cultural products.

An orientation to the profession of counseling & its ethical guidelines & to the specific professional specialization of mental health counseling. The course will include discussion of the history of the field & will address issues such as professional roles, functions, & relationships of counselors with other human service providers, licensure & certification issues, & the role of professional organizations in professional development & identity. The examination of the ethical guidelines of the professions & their application to the specialization of mental health counseling will include attention to processes & model of ethical decision making.

This course provides an overview of the broader field of educational media and technology with a focus on identifying personal and professional goals in relation to various career pathways and trends in the field. Through guest speakers, site visits, reflective learning, and research activities students will gain an appreciation for the types of qualifications, skills and mindsets related to various career pathways.

History of the profession, the professional association, professionalism, individual and cultural differences, health professional/patient relationships, medical and professional ethics, and medical legal aspects of care. The student demonstrates professional behaviors in all interactions with patients, clients, families, caregivers, and other health care providers. Enables the student to practice in a safe setting and manner to minimize risk to the patient, client, therapist, and others; be aware of the practices and ramifications of sexual harassment; identify and assess the health needs of individuals, groups, and communities including screening, prevention, and wellness programs appropriate to physical therapy; display generously as evidenced by the use of time and effort to meet patient or client needs; and demonstrate social responsibility, citizenship, and advocacy including participation in community and human service organizations and activities.