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ACCT - 2110 Financial Accounting (3)
Focuses on the use of accounting information by outside stakeholders (investors, creditors, government, etc.) for decision making. Emphasizes basic accounting principles used to prepare, analyze, and interpret financial statements. Instructional Method: Offered in face-to-face and online format. Equivalent to ACCT-301.
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ACCT - 2111 Managerial Accounting (3)
Focuses on the use of accounting information by managers for decision making, including planning, budgeting, and controlling operations. Emphasizes accumulation, analysis, and control of product and service costs. Instructional Method: Offered in face-to-face and online format. Equivalent to ACCT-302. Prerequisite: take ACCT-2110 .
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ACCT - 3000 Special Topics in Accounting (1-3)
Special topics course exploring issues in Accounting. Instructional Method: Offered in face-to-face and online format.
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ACCT - 3111 Cost Accounting I (3)
Includes exposure to a broad range of cost accounting concepts and their terminology. Topics include how to identify, measure, and accumulate direct and indirect costs, how to apply burden, introduction to job costing systems, budgeting, cost-volume-profit relationships, and relevant costing. Equivalent to ACCT-331. Prerequisite: take ACCT-2110 .
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ACCT - 3151 Intermediate Accounting I (3)
Focuses on the study of problems in financial accounting measurement, including an introduction to theory, present-value concepts and applications, current assets, including cash, receivable, and inventory valuation problems. Equivalent to ACCT-351. Prerequisite: take ACCT-2110 .
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ACCT - 3152 Intermediate Accounting II (3)
Continuation of ACCT-3151 . Focuses on the study of problems in financial accounting measurement, including plant and equipment, depreciation, intangible assets, current and long-term liabilities, and stockholder’s equity, including earnings per share and investments. Equivalent to ACCT-352. Prerequisite: take ACCT-3151 .
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ACCT - 3252 Accounting Information System (3)
An overview of computerized accounting information systems analysis, design, and implementation. Internal controls in a computerized environment. Development and use of accounting information in business application areas. Equivalent to ACCT-452. Prerequisites: take ACCT-3152 , MIS-2101 .
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ACCT - 4112 Cost Accounting II (3)
An advanced study of cost accounting and decision-making concepts, objectives, and terminology essential to the cost accountant’s role in business. Topics include accounting for spoilage and waste, joint products and by-product costing, process costing, decision modeling, capital budgeting, operations management, non-manufacturing costing, applications of operations research methods, probabilities, transfer pricing, variances, and regression analysis. Equivalent to ACCT-332. Prerequisite: take ACCT-3111 .
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ACCT - 4154 Advanced Accounting (3)
Application of accounting practice for an understanding of the complexities comprising business and finance. Examines corporate combinations and the special applications of measurement and realization principles in such matters as consolidations, conglomerates, pooling of interests, and international operations. Equivalent to ACCT-410. Prerequisite: take ACCT-3152 .
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ACCT - 4251 Tax I (3)
Covers the study of individuals’ federal income taxation with an emphasis on the following topics: income, exclusions from income, deductions, exemptions, credits, property transactions, and depreciation. Explores the tax structure and its role, both as a source of revenue and as a device to control the economy. Emphasizes Form 1040 tax return preparation using tax preparation software including common schedules and worksheets. Instructional Method: Offered in face-to-face and online format. Equivalent to ACCT-424. Prerequisite: take ACCT-2110 .
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ACCT - 4252 Tax II (3)
Covers advanced topics in the federal income taxation of individuals with an emphasis on Form 1040 tax preparation using tax preparation software. Explores federal gift and estate taxation and the federal income taxation of fiduciaries. Introduces computerized tax research using a state of the art online tax research database. Instructional Method: Offered in face-to-face and online format. Equivalent to ACCT-425. Prerequisite: take ACCT-4251 .
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ACCT - 4354 Auditing I (3)
Deals with the standards, concepts, objectives, techniques, reports, and ethics of both the independent and internal auditor. Special attention is given to statements on auditing standards, auditing procedures, statistical sampling, and EDP in auditing. Equivalent to ACCT-440. Prerequisite: take ACCT-3152 .
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ACCT - 4355 Auditing II (3)
The study in greater depth and breadth of generally accepted auditing standards and their applications with emphasis on internal auditing, operational auditing, and integrity auditing. Special attention is given to computer fraud and investigation. Equivalent to ACCT-441. Prerequisite: take ACCT-4354 .
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ACCT - 4461 Government and Nonprofit Accounting (3)
An overview of accounting and financial reporting for state and local governmental units and nonprofit organizations. Equivalent to ACCT-561. Prerequisite: take ACCT-2110 .
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ACCT - 4501 Fraud Examination (3)
Focuses on the financial impact of fraud; anti-fraud deterrence, controls and countermeasures; and financial fraud examination procedures and techniques. Instructional Method: Offered in face-to-face and online format. Prerequisites: ACCT - 2110 Financial Accounting (3) and BLAW - 2100 Business Law I (3) .
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ACCT - 4805 Internship (3)
Designed to provide accounting students with supervised practical experiences in applied settings. Equivalent to ACCT-480. Prerequisite: take ACCT-3152 .
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ACCT - 4820 Independent Study (3)
Independent study is intended to provide better students an opportunity to study a topic of their own choice in accounting under professional supervision. Only the student who is prepared to devote considerable time and effort should undertake an independent study. The student contemplating a course in independent study should first have in mind a definite area for investigation within accounting and an instructor to sponsor the work. Equivalent to ACCT-470.
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ACCT - 5000 Special Topics in Advanced Accounting (1-3)
Special topics course exploring advanced issues in accounting.
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ACCT - 6100 Foundations of Accounting (3)
Emphasizes accounting concepts in financial and managerial decisions, including the accounting cycle, types of financial statements (their format, content, and use), cost-volume-profit analysis, performance measures, and budgeting. Equivalent to ACCT-601.
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ACCT - 6201 Seminar in Financial Accounting Theory and Practice (3)
Contemporary financial accounting issues, including liabilities, pensions, tax allocation, leases, price level reporting, investments, and capital transactions. Equivalent to ACCT-813. Prerequisite: take ACCT-3152 .
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ACCT - 6252 Advanced Taxation of Individuals (3)
Focuses on advanced topics in the federal income taxation of individual and fiduciaries, and gift and estate taxation with increased emphasis on tax planning. Emphasizes computerized tax research and Form 1040 tax return preparation using tax software. Equivalent to ACCT-725. Prerequisite: take ACCT-4251 .
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ACCT - 6253 Federal Income Taxation of Partnerships and Corporations (3)
Explores the federal income taxation of a) regular “C” corporations and their shareholders, b) “S” corporations and their shareholders, and c) partnerships and their partners. Emphasizes computerized tax research using a state of art online tax research database. Equivalent to ACCT-726. Prerequisite: take ACCT-4251 or ACCT-6252 .
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ACCT - 6331 Accounting Information Technology and Systems (3)
An in-depth analysis of concepts and principles of designing computer systems to perform accounting functions; applications of microcomputer accounting software packages. Equivalent to ACCT-851. Prerequisite: take ACCT-3252 or ACCT-7101 .
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ACCT - 6354 Advanced Auditing (3)
In-depth study of professional standards and regulatory agencies; audit planning; evidence gathering and evaluation. Equivalent to ACCT-841. Prerequisite: take ACCT-4354 .
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ACCT - 6355 Seminar in Auditing Standards and Applications (3)
Role in society; professional auditing organizations; regulatory structure; performance standards and reviews; information and control systems evaluation; acquisition of evidence; materiality and risk judgments; nature of reporting obligation. Equivalent to ACCT-842. Prerequisite: take ACCT-4354 .
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ACCT - 6461 Government and Nonprofit Accounting (3)
An overview of accounting and financial reporting for state and local governmental units and nonprofit organizations. Equivalent to ACCT-861. Prerequisite: take ACCT-2110 .
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ACCT - 6501 Fraud Examination (3)
Focuses on the financial impact of fraud; anti-fraud deterrence, controls and countermeasures; and financial fraud examination procedures and techniques. Instructional Method: Offered face-to-face and online. Prerequisites: Take ACCT - 2110 Financial Accounting (3) and BLAW - 2100 Business Law I (3) or the equivalent undergraduate courses.
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ACCT - 7101 Strategic Management Accounting (3)
Offers an in-depth exposure to the management control process, including organizing and evaluating data for decision-making under conditions of uncertainty. Equivalent to ACCT-801. Prerequisites: take ACCT-6100 or take ACCT-2110 , ACCT-2111 , and FIN-3110 .
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ACCT - 7111 Seminar in Managerial Accounting Theory and Applications (3)
Formal models of management accounting issues; concepts of information; cost assessment; models of incentive contracting; integration of behavioral science; and management accounting. Contemporary topics in management accounting research. Includes agency theory and analytical managerial models. Equivalent to ACCT-831. Prerequisite: take ACCT-7101 .
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ACCT - 7254 Advanced Tax Research (3)
Focuses on applied research in federal taxation. Emphasizes computerized tax research using a state of the art online tax research database to locate primary and secondary source materials. Analyzes primary source materials including the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations Revenue Rulings, and Supreme Court decisions. Final course for master level specialization in taxation. Equivalent to ACCT-827. Prerequisite: take ACCT-6253 .
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ACCT - 7815 Financial Statement Analysis (3)
Focuses on the use of published financial statements in evaluating business entities. Emphasis is on the evaluation and interpretation of economic events and financial information for purposes such as making investment and credit decisions, evaluating the entities’ short and long term debt paying potential, and predicting the entities’ potential for generating cash and income in the future. Computer-based; analytical tools will be used throughout the course. Equivalent to ACCT-815. Prerequisite: take ACCT-2110 .
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ACCT - 8260 Estate Planning (3)
Reviews property titling, methods of transfer and estate documents. Examines gifting strategies, tax compliance and incapacity planning. Reviews estate tax compliance, liquidity and powers of appointment. Explores the taxation of trusts, valuation, the marital deduction, transfer techniques, generation-skipping transfer tax, fiduciaries, income in respect of a decedent and other planning issues.
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ACCT - 8265 Employee Benefits and Retirement (3)
Explores benefit plans including group life, disability and medical. Will review stock options, stock plans and deferred compensation. Examines the retirement decision, social security benefits and various types of plans. Reviews the qualified plan rules, other tax-advantaged retirement plans, regulatory considerations, factors affecting plan selection, investment considerations and distribution rules.
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ACCT - 8301 Independent Study (3)
Independent study is intended to provide better students the opportunity to study a topic of their own choice in accounting under professional supervision. Only the student who is prepared to devote considerable time and effort should undertake an independent study. The student contemplating an independent study should first choose a definite area for investigation within accounting and an instructor to sponsor the work. Equivalent to ACCT-870.
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ACCT - 8965 Integrative Perspective on Accounting Issues (3)
Synthesis of auditing, information systems, financial, managerial, and taxation accounting concepts. Accountant’s responsibilities, ethics, and functions in organizations and society. Analysis and applications to business situations. Equivalent to ACCT-865. Prerequisites: take ACCT-3111 , ACCT-4251 , ACCT-6201 , ACCT-6355 , ACCT-6331 .
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ACCT - 8999 Graduate Thesis/Project (6)
Provides an opportunity for intensive study of a problem chosen by the student. A candidate who is approved for the thesis option will be required to defend the thesis orally. The thesis option is limited to outstanding students who have been recommended by a minimum of three faculty in the College of Business and Public Administration and approved by the dean. Students interested in pursuing a doctorate degree in business should select the thesis option. Equivalent to ACCT-890.
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ADDS - 3160 Community Based Prevention (3)
Reviews historical developments in substance abuse and violence prevention strategies. Addresses planning, implementing, and evaluating school-based and community-based prevention programs. Examines risk and protective factors of the individual, family, schools, and community. Considers current prevention strategies and future directions of prevention programs. Explores controversial topics in the field of prevention. Prerequisite: HLSC-3300 .
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ADDS - 3200 Screening, Referral, and Treatment Planning (3)
Provides an overview of screening, assessment, referral, and treatment planning for individuals with addiction-related problems. Examines assessment processes in conjunction with specific techniques and methods used with substance abusers. Equivalent to ADDS-521, ADDS-5200.
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ADDS - 3260 The Adolescent Substance Abuser (3)
Examines the prevalence of substance use and abuse in the schools; the etiology of such use/abuse; the pharmacology of abusable drugs as it relates to the physiological, psychological, and social development of youth; and methods of preventing, intervening, and/or treating substance use/abuse among youth and adolescents. Designed for teachers, counselors, and administrators in K-12 schools, as well as parents and other interested members of the community. Equivalent to ADDS-526, ADDS-5260.
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ADDS - 4100 Psychopharmacology (3)
Focuses on the functions of the human nervous system before exploring the basic principles of psychopharmacology. Examines the historical patterns of use and development, the physiological mechanisms of ction, and the various effects resulting from drug use. Prerequisites: None
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ADDS - 4150 Addictions: Recovery Process (3)
The recovery process for substance abusers is examined, tracing the stages of the change process from the isolation of precontemplation through action to maintenance and relapse prevention. Students identify and learn specific intervention techniques for motivating and sustaining this process. Equivalent to ADDS-505, ADDS-5150.
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ADDS - 4180 Substance Abuse: A Systems Approach (3)
Focuses on a systems approach to dealing with drug and alcohol abuse. A systems approach recognizes the impact of cultural, environmental, interpersonal, and intrapersonal influences upon the individual; recognizes individual differences among substance abusers; and develops differential treatment models that take these factors into account. Equivalent to ADDS-518, ADDS-5180.
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ADDS - 4220 Clinical Techniques in Substance Abuse (3)
Provides instruction in clinical skills and techniques that are basic to interviewing, assessing and counseling substance-abusing clients. Students will recognize and identify techniques and work toward applying positive skills in counseling situations as well as learn to recognize personal strengths and counseling situations as well as learn to recognize personal strengths and weaknesses. These skills will serve useful to almost any counseling or communication situation and can be used with most counseling approaches. Prerequisites: 60 or more undergraduate semester credit hours.
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ADDS - 4300 Addictions and Criminal Justice (3)
Examines the interactions between the addictions treatment and criminal justice systems. Identifies the special issues that must be addressed to ensure effective treatment of addicted clients who are being served by the criminal justice system. Equivalent to ADDS-530.
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ADDS - 4400 Society and Drugs: Controversial Issues (3)
Introduces controversial issues regarding drug use and misuse in contemporary society. Reviews the issues followed by opposing views from addiction professionals, social scientists, and healthcare professionals. Analyzes opposing viewpoints and reach considered judgments. Equivalent to ADDS-540.
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ADDS - 4600 Community-based Prevention (3)
Reviews historical developments in substance abuse and community violence. Analyzes the planning, implementation and evaluation of both school and community-based prevention programs. Examines risk and protective factors of the individual, family, and community. Students will gain knowledge of the value and purpose of program evaluation measures. Prerequisite: HLSC - 3300 Disparities and Cultural Awareness in Health (3)
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ADDS - 5100 Substance Abuse: Current Concepts (3)
Examines the physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of drug abuse and includes historical and contemporary patterns. Examines past and present drug abuse treatment modalities and analyzes the factors and institutions at the local, state, and national level that affect the delivery of drug abuse services. Includes legal and ethical issues in drug abuse. Equivalent to ADDS-500.
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ADDS - 5250 Clinical Approaches to Substance Abuse (1-3)
Examines a current technique or emerging perspective to the treatment of addictions. Topics may include treatment interventions, client-treatment matching, treatment efficacy, special populations, and clinical issues. May be repeated for credit with a different topic. Equivalent to ADDS-525.
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ADDS - 5500 Substance Abuse Issues in Healthcare (3)
Provides an introduction to the substance abuse concerns that have an impact on health care. Focuses on the interactions between healthcare professionals and their substance-abusing patients. Equivalent to ADDS-550.
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ADDS - 5510 Substance Abuse Screening in Healthcare (3)
Prepares health care professionals to screen and appropriately refer patients with suspected substance use disorders. Presents standardized screening instruments applied to cases across healthcare delivery systems. Explains basic principles of motivational interviewing to assist patients in developing a commitment to change. Equivalent to ADDS-551. Prerequisite: take ADDS-5500 or NURS-5500 .
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ADDS - 5520 Cultural Considerations (3)
Provides an overview of multicultural issues, with special attention paid to the substance use disorders population. Provides knowledge on issues relating to aging, culture, disability, ethnicity, race, religion/spirituality, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, marital status/partnerships, language, socioeconomic status and addiction. Special attention is given to disparities in access to substance abuse care. Develops skills for intervening more effectively with a diverse group of individuals/clients/patients. Equivalent to ADDS-552. Prerequisite: None
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ADDS - 6100 Psychopharmacology (3)
Reviews the functions of the human nervous system before exploring the basic principles of psychopharmacology. Examines the historical patterns of use and development, the physiological mechanisms of action, and the various effects resulting from drug use. Equivalent to ADDS-610.
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ADDS - 6140 Professional Practice (3)
Addresses federal and state regulations which govern counseling, with attention to addictions counseling. We review the ethical guidelines for professional practice from the American Counseling Association, explore professional issues related to counselor identity, including professionalism development, communication, professionalism, and effective case management. Special attention on substance use ethics is given as well as the use of self-help groups with substance-abusing clients. Equivalent to ADDS-604.
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ADDS - 6200 Gender and Addiction (3)
Examines current research trends and approaches on gender issues in the substance abuse field. The concept of gender will be explored and topics related to a variety of women and men’s issues will be examined from a theoretical and clinical perspective. Students will learn strategies to work effectively with gender sensitive topics in the treatment realm. Equivalent to ADDS-620.
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ADDS - 6300 Families, Counseling Approaches, and Addiction (3)
Provides an overview of general family theories and the interactions between substance abuse and family dynamics. Students learn about the impact that drinking and drug use can have on family life. They also learn how family systems, in turn, may enable addictive drinking or drug use to continue. This course will help students develop a strong general framework for family counseling, assessment and intervention skills, and an understanding of the unique issues facing families in the context of addictive behaviors. Equivalent to ADDS-630.
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ADDS - 6400 Behavioral Health Across the Life Span (3)
This course provides an overview of the human life span from birth to death in relation to behavioral health and addictions. We will examine how abilities, needs, problems, and concerns of people change through life, and how human development is shaped by one’s experience within the greater family, social, and cultural systems. Considerations of gender, race, and ethnicity will be explored. Equivalent to ADDS-640.
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ADDS - 6500 Planning, Managing, and Evaluating Substance Abuse Programs (3)
Discusses the philosophy and historical development of alcoholism and drug abuse services. Reviews the processes involved in planning, managing, and evaluating programs. Equivalent to ADDS-835.
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ADDS - 6600 Substance Abuse Prevention (3)
Reviews historical developments in substance abuse prevention strategies. Deals with planning, implementation, and evaluation of both school-based and community-based prevention programs. Considers current prevention strategies and future prospects of prevention programming. Equivalent to ADDS-720.
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ADDS - 6869 Sex, Drugs, Rock and Recovery (3)
Explores the concept of sexual health and examines related multicultural topics from theoretical and clinical perspectives. Develops strategies to work with sensitive sexual topics in the treatment realm and examine personal attitudes toward atypical sexual behaviors. Fosters increased comfort in discussing sexual issues with clients.
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ADDS - 6900 Etiology and Epidemiology of Substance Abuse (3)
Selected biological, psychological, and sociocultural perspectives on substance use and abuse are examined. Basic epidemiological research strategies are reviewed. Epidemiological studies on substance use and abuse are evaluated in terms of their implications for etiology, treatment, prevention, and program management. Equivalent to ADDS-825.
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ADDS - 7100 Screening and Assessment (3)
Focuses on methods to screen, assess, motivate, and refer clients with suspected substance use disorders as well as mental health disorders. Presents standardized screening and assessment instruments. Describes treatment settings and modalities. Discusses the recovery process from the perspective of the stages of change through which clients progress. Explains the basic principles of motivational interviewing which can be used to assist clients in developing a commitment to change.
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ADDS - 7200 Substance Abuse Counseling (3)
Focuses on the development of a viable counseling relationship through the use and practice of reflective listening based counseling skills and Motivational Interviewing. A secondary focus is appropriate client conceptualization and treatment planning. Equivalent to ADDS-815.
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ADDS - 7300 Career Foundations and Development (3)
Provides advanced Addictions Studies students with fundamental knowledge of Career Development Theory as applied to clients who suffer from addiction related disorders.
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ADDS - 7400 Group Techniques (3)
Focuses on group approaches and techniques used in the prevention and treatment of substance abuse. Group process issues and dynamics are reviewed and discussed. Specific group interventions for substance abusers will be viewed/demonstrated during the period of this course. Equivalent to ADDS-821.
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ADDS - 7500 Theoretical Models for Counseling and Addiction Related Issues (3)
Examines clinical theories in current use for addressing counseling and addiction-related issues. Theories to be studied include psychoanalytic, humanistic-existential, behavioral and cognitive behavioral and post-modern approaches. Equivalent to ADDS-845.
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ADDS - 7600 Psychopathology and Coexisting Disorders (3)
Examines the general principles of etiology, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and diversity factors of psychological disorders and coexisting mental and substance use disorders within the United States population. Examines treatment issues and needs of patients with these disorders. Evaluates current approaches to identifying, assessing, and treating patients with these disorders. Includes a review of the DSM 5 and mental status exam. Equivalent to ADDS-850. Prerequisites: take ADDS-7200 , ADDS-7500 .
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ADDS - 7700 Supervision and Consultation (3)
Examines the essential aspects of clinical supervision in developing and maintaining professional AODA services. This course is designed to help students to better understand the role of clinical supervision in agency activities. Prerequisites: 60 hours of college credit.
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ADDS - 8100 Internship: Assessment and Referral (3)
This course provides students with hands-on experience in screening, assessment, and referral of substance-abusing clients in a state licensed (OASA) facility. Equivalent to ADDS-605. Prerequisite: take ADDS-5510 or ADDS-7100 .
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ADDS - 8200 Seminar in Substance Abuse (3)
Examines current research models, trends, and new approaches in the field of substance abuse. Students will participate in topic selection, prepare and lead a review of related literature, offer critical analysis, and discuss the implications for current professional practices. Equivalent to ADDS-855. Prerequisite: take ADDS-6900 .
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ADDS - 8300 Comprehensive Examination (1)
Final course in the Addictions Studies major. Intended to assess students’ ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate diverse content materials and apply their knowledge to selected issues and problems in the substance abuse field. Equivalent to ADDS-869.
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ADDS - 8400 Practicum in Addictions Counseling (3)
Provides students with an opportunity to develop basic clinical skills to work with clients who may have substance use disorders. Emphasis placed on identifying people who are at risk for substance use disorders through screening; determining the nature and severity of the substance use disorder through assessment; and modifying substance use behaviors through brief intervention and referral. Equivalent to ADDS-770. Prerequisite: take ADDS-7100 .
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ADDS - 8700 Independent Study (1-8)
Individual reading, research, and/or project in addictions under the supervision of faculty. Equivalent to ADDS-870.
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ADDS - 8800 Internship (4)
Designed to provide the Addictions Studies major with supervised practical experiences in treatment, administration, research, prevention, or education in applied settings. Equivalent to ADDS-880.
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ADDS - 8810 Advanced Clinical Internship (4)
Offers more breadth in approach to the clinical experience. Intensifies focus on clinical services applied to specific target populations and/or levels of care. Presents case studies including clinical interventions and methods of specific populations. Equivalent to ADDS-881. Prerequisite: take ADDS-8800 .
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ADDS - 8980 Directed Scholarship (1-2)
Under the supervision of a graduate faculty member, students register for this course to maintain active enrollment in their graduate program while completing requirements for their degree and must have received a grade of CR in a designated capstone course. Note: This course is variable (1-2) in credit hours, repeatable (not replaceable), and is P/NC option. Equivalent to ADDS-898.
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ACA - 6110 Initial Field Experiences (1)
Provides opportunities for students to make, implement, and evaluate decisions under supervision while teaching individuals and small groups of children. Placements will be at elementary, middle, and high schools in rural, suburban, and rural settings, including working with students with exceptionalities. Requires a minimum of 30 hours of field experiences. Equivalent to ACA-611, ALTC-603. Prerequisites: take EDUC-3320 , EDUC-3321 .
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ACA - 6230 Field Experience Application I (1)
Provides structured formative assessment opportunities for candidates working with their mentors. Specific protocols to facilitate strengthening instruction will be utilized aligned with appropriate standards. This will be aligned with the mentors’ work in the Lead Teacher Mentor Learning Community. Prerequisites: take ACA-6110 , ACA-6420 , ACA-7110 .
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ACA - 6340 Field Experience Application II (1)
Builds on the formative assessment work in Field Experience Application I. In addition to continued work on improving instruction, candidates work with their mentors on additional analyses of student work and data driven instructional strategies as well as action research. This will be aligned with appropriate standards and with the mentors’ work in the Lead Teacher Mentor Learning Community. Prerequisites: take ACA-6230 , ACA-8110 .
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ACA - 6410 Middle School Curriculum and Instructional Strategies (1)
Explores curriculum and instructional strategies for teaching in the middle school, focusing on the needs of the early adolescent. Note: Students must be capable of working online during the duration of this independent study course. Equivalent to ALTC-609.
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ACA - 6420 Theory to Practice (3)
Incorporates concepts of effective practice in instruction. Explores theory regarding educational policy, educational psychology, children with exceptionalities, assessment, technology, classroom management, motivation, and educational standards, with particular focus on working with students of promise. Equivalent to ACA-642, ALTC-602. Prerequisites: take EDUC-3320 , EDUC-3321 .
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ACA - 7110 Research Based Reading Instruction (3)
Focuses on the application of research-based methods for teaching reading and writing in grades K-8 and 6-12. Emphasis is on teaching skills and strategies in early reading and their continued reinforcement and extension in upper grade content area reading. Special attention is given to secondary mathematics and science teachers as they incorporate reading and writing into their subject areas. Equivalent to ACA-711. Prerequisites: take EDUC-3320 , EDUC-3321 .
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ACA - 7220 Teaching English Language Learners (3)
Examines application of linguistic principles and various methods and techniques of language instruction to the teaching of English language skills to individuals learning English as a second language. Emphasizes techniques for effective use of first language skills in second language learning. Examines current curricular, materials, and evaluation best practices. Prerequisites: take ACA-6340 , ACA-8220 .
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ACA - 8110 Student Learning and Assessment (3)
Examines current theories of learning, intelligence, and motivation. Provides students with a working knowledge of assessment techniques and how to relate student assessment and views of learning to educational practices and teacher efficiency. Prerequisites: take ACA-6110 , ACA-6420 , ACA-7110 .
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ACA - 8220 Action Research in Schools (3)
Provides candidates an opportunity to develop a research plan; collect, analyze and interpret their data; and report their findings. Based on findings, candidates will develop and action plan to implement. The course will culminate with candidates presenting their research to an authentic audience of colleagues, principals, and teacher educators. Prerequisites: take ACA-6230 , ACA-8110 .
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ACA - 8430 Teacher Leadership (3)
Investigates the role of the reflective teacher leader in improving different facets of school, curriculum, and instructional programs. Provides candidates the opportunity to reflect upon and develop alternative solutions to educational problems while building skills in reflection, collaboration, and leadership. Prerequisites: take ACA-6340 , ACA-8220 .
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ACA - 8990 Best Practice in Urban Settings (3)
This is the capstone course of the Master of Arts in Urban Teacher Education. Candidates will present their program portfolios, including four major projects, to a committee of three faculty in order to demonstrate their proficiency in applying theory to practice aligned with the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards. Equivalent to ALTC-607. Prerequisites: take ACA-6340 , ACA-8220 .
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ACE - 6130 Strategies for Teaching in the Content Areas (3)
Explores integrated content methods including core concepts and teaching strategies in the areas of reading/language arts, science, math, and social sciences for the Governors State University Alternative Certificate Partnership. Equivalent to ACE-613, ALTC-601. Corequisite courses: ACA-6110 , ACA-6420 , ACA-7110 .
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ACE - 7230 Reflective Teaching I - Management, Planning, and School Culture (3)
Analyzes material in previous coursework as applied to the teaching internship experience. Focuses on classroom management, lesson planning and adapting to school culture based on research on beginning teachers’ needs. Equivalent to ALTC-605. Prerequisite: take ACE-6130 .
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ACE - 8330 Reflective Teaching II - Quality Instruction in High Need Schools (3)
Focuses on quality instruction in an urban setting. Analyzes their teaching practice through portfolio development based on the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards and the Elementary Education Content Standards. Equivalent to ALTC-606. Prerequisite: take ACE-7230 .
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Alternative Certification - Mathematics |
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ACM - 6140 Methods of Teaching Mathematics I (3)
Investigates the content and various models of the mathematics curriculum for middle school grades (6-8) and high schools (9-12) in the U.S. Includes an in-depth study of the NCTM Standards, the Illinois Learning Standards, the Common Core Standards, and the use of various forms of technology as tools for exploring mathematics. Includes clinical experience in secondary schools. Corequisite courses: ACA-6110 , ACA-6420 , ACA-7110 .
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ACM - 7240 Methods of Teaching Mathematics II (3)
Introduces prospective teachers to the methodology of teaching middle and secondary school mathematics including the use of instructional materials and media (curricular, manipulatives, and technology). Discusses performance-based assessment and the constructivist viewpoint of learning. Explores ways to integrate mathematics into various disciplines (science, social studies, economics.) and apply mathematics to real-world situations. Prerequisite: take ACM-6140 .
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Alternative Certification - Science |
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ACS - 6150 Methods of Teaching Science I (3)
Surveys the role of science education in the total curriculum. Students will become familiar with contemporary science curricula and methods for teaching science to diverse learners. Corequisite courses: ACA-6110 , ACA-6420 , ACA-7110 .
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ACS - 7250 Methods of Teaching Science II (3)
Focuses on students creating positive science classroom climates which promote a pluralistic approach to teaching and eliminating gender biases. Students develop inquiry-bases activities to motivate secondary school students and involve them in learning. Technology is utilized as a tool and resource for teaching and learning. Diverse methods of learning assessment are developed. Assessment in science education is thoroughly addressed. Prerequisite: take ACS-6150 .
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ACS - 8345 Advanced Methods Secondary Teaching (3)
Examines the use of various forms of technology for exploring mathematics and science. Candidates will develop curricular materials using principals of RtI and differentiated instruction (DI). They will explore different models of best practice in teaching and have opportunities to prepare and present lesson plans and plan high quality assessment to meet the needs of students with diverse learning characteristics. Prerequisite: take ACM-7240 or ACS-7250 .
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Anthropology |
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ANTH - 1100 Cultural Anthropology (3)
Introduces the discipline of cultural anthropology. Introduces foundational concepts including culture, adaptation, human evolution, and diversity from a comparative and global perspective. Inquires about culture through topics on technology, economics, symbols, language, and/or worldviews as used by various peoples, both past and present.
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ANTH - 2100 Trends in Cross-Cultural Analysis (3)
Acknowledges the centrality of race, culture and ethnicity, religion, and migration in the formation and development of diverse societies. Emphasizes the importance of art, science, anthropology, and history as the “story tellers” of human drama, truth, and change. Equivalent to ANTH-310.
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ANTH - 2500 Archaeology (3)
Introduces history, goals, concepts, principles and methods used to reconstruct cultural history and prehistory. Explores sequences of cultural development that have been learned through archaeological analysis.
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ANTH - 3400 Language and Culture (3)
Provides a detailed overview of the way in which the language and culture of human groups affect each other. Focus is on the consequences of language diversity as a code, linked to a society, found in verbal interaction, and influenced by differences In power. Prerequisite: take ANTH-2100 .
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ANTH - 3501 Beliefs and Believers (3)
An exploration into the nature and function of belief structures or “worldviews” with representatives from a wide variety of religious and secular perspectives. Students will gain some initial exposure to the religious systems of major world religious institutions and develop an understanding of their personal beliefs. Equivalent to ANTH-350.
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ANTH - 3800 Visual Anthropology (3)
Explores the use of visual media to conduct research and represent social and cultural processes. Emphasis on examining social control, power, and ethical issues related to visual representation of cultures, identities, and heritage.
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