Received by the Graduate Council—November 4, 2013
GRADUATE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
First Meeting/2013-14 Academic Year
October 14, 2013
SECTION A – Recorded for inclusion in the 2014-15 Graduate Catalog
p. 1 of 26
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Other catalog change: Page 54, 2013-14 Graduate Catalog
Professional One-Year Master of Business Administration
The one-year professional M.B.A. is designed for working professionals who desire to earn the degree
in an accelerated evening format while continuing to work full time in an organization. Students must
have completed an undergraduate degree in business and have post-undergraduate work experience
prior to starting the professional one-year M.B.A. Courses are offered in the evening, meeting two
nights per week. Students may begin the professional one-year M.B.A. only in the spring semester.
For further information contact the office of M.B.A. programs at (866) 648-6221.
Other catalog change: Page 53, 2012-13 Graduate Catalog
Note: This certificate was approved by the GCCC, 2nd meeting, 11/12/12. It is being relocated to the college
section of the Graduate Catalog from the Department of Marketing section.
Certificates of Graduate Study
Entrepreneurship (12)
↓
Managerial Leadership (12)
↓
Strategic Marketing (12)
This certificate will provide graduate students with a set of courses focused on the development of
marketing tactics and strategies that can be utilized across diverse business areas. It is designed to
help grow students’ skills and abilities in the areas of products/services marketing and general
marketing strategy development.
Students must achieve an average GPA of 3.00 in the courses applied toward the certificate and
complete all certificate course work within six years immediately preceding awarding of the
certificate. Some courses may have prerequisites that are not part of the certificate curriculum.
Applications are available in the College of Business Office of MBA Programs. Students must be in
good academic standing to be eligible.
Requirements:
MKTG 654 – Marketing Management (3)
Three of the following:
MKTG 625 – Buyer Behavior (3)
MKTG 626 – Brand Management (3)
MKTG 630 – Services Marketing (3)
Received by the Graduate Council—November 4, 2013
GRADUATE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
First Meeting/2013-14 Academic Year
October 14, 2013
SECTION A – Recorded for inclusion in the 2014-15 Graduate Catalog
p. 2 of 26
MKTG 655 – Promotional Strategy (3)
MKTG 660 – Marketing Seminar (3)
MKTG 664 – New Product and Service Innovation (3)
Department of Marketing
Other catalog change: Page 63, 2012-13 Graduate Catalog
Note: This certificate was approved by the GCCC, 2nd meeting, 11/12/12. It is not being deleted but relocated
to the college section of the Graduate Catalog from the Department of Marketing section.
Certificate of Graduate Study
Strategic Marketing (12)
↓
Department of Operations Management and Information Systems
Course revision:
Page 66, 2012-13 Undergraduate Catalog
661. BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE APLICATIONS AND TOOLS (3) In-depth study of the major
components used to create and manage information systems to support business decisions: the human
decision-making process; data access and analysis; decision algorithms; and relevant hardware and
software. Focus on development and use of decision support systems, expert systems, executive
information systems, and group decision support systems. A student must earn a grade of C or better
in an information systems concepts course prior to enrollment. Provides a foundation in the area of
business intelligence (BI). Introduction to various BI technologies such as Microsoft SQL Server
Management Studio, Analysis Services, Reporting Services, and/or SAP Business Objects to analyze
enterprise data. Use of software tools to build an end-to-end BI solution. PRQ: OMIS 652 or consent
of department.
Course revision:
Page 67, 2012-13 Graduate Catalog
694. ADVANCED TOPICS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3-9). In-depth study of … … and
systems quality. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 9 semester hours provided no repetition of topic
occurs. ….
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Department of Counseling, Adult and Higher Education
Received by the Graduate Council—November 4, 2013
GRADUATE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
First Meeting/2013-14 Academic Year
October 14, 2013
SECTION A – Recorded for inclusion in the 2014-15 Graduate Catalog
Course Revision
p. 3 of 26
Page 76, 2012-2013 Graduate Catalog
CAHA 598. ISSUES IN ADULT AND HIGHER EDUCATION (3). Integration and … … higher
education. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. PRQ: ….
Course Revision
Page 76, 2012-2013 Graduate Catalog
CAHA 799. DOCTORAL RESEARCH AND DISSERTATION (1-15). May be repeated to a
maximum of 60 semester hours, but no more than 30 semester hours may be applied toward the
Ed.D. degree in adult and higher education. PRQ: Candidacy for the doctoral degree and consent of
chair of doctoral committee.
Other Catalog Change
Page 70, 2012-2013 Graduate Catalog
Master of Science in Education in Adult and Higher Education
↓
Requirements
In no case will a master’s degree student be allowed to register for CAHA 598, Issues in Adult and
Higher Education, or CAHA 699, Master’s Thesis, or write the comprehensive examination without
an official program of courses on file with the department and the Graduate School.
Other Catalog Change
Page 72, 2012-13 Graduate Catalog
Doctor of Education in Adult and Higher Education
↓
Requirements
Upon admission, a student is expected to form a doctoral program advisory committee. In general, this
committee will consist of a chair from the adult and higher education faculty and at least two other
faculty members, one of whom must be from outside the faculty of adult and higher education meet
with his/her advisor to complete a program of study.
↓
Examinations
Qualifying examination. Before attempting the candidacy examination, students pursuing the Ed.D. in
adult and higher education are required to pass a qualifying examination. This examination must be
taken after completion of at least 15, but not more than 30 24, semester hours of an approved official
program of courses, not including deficiency courses or courses taken as part of a master’s program.
Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment
Course Revision
Page 85, 2011-2012 Graduate Catalog
Received by the Graduate Council—November 4, 2013
GRADUATE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
First Meeting/2013-14 Academic Year
October 14, 2013
SECTION A – Recorded for inclusion in the 2014-15 Graduate Catalog
p. 4 of 26
ETT 529. THEORIES OF COMPUTER-BASED EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND
TECHNOLOGY (3). Emerging theories and models relating to computer-assisted instruction (CAI),
computer-based training, instructional technology, human performance technology, instructional
design, computer literacy, and other uses of computers technology as instructional media. Topics
include the history and review of educational theories related to instructional design and learning in
technological environments. Emerging theories will be investigated. intelligent CAI, expert systems,
implementation models, and simulation and gaming. PRQ: ETT 429 or consent of department. CRQ:
ETT 501and ETT 510; or consent of department.
Department of Leadership, Educational Psychology and Foundations
New Course
CIP Code:
Graduate Catalog
13.0402
LEEA 521. SPECIAL EDUCATION FINANCE (3). An examination of federal, state and local
financial sources in funding special education. Focus on the constructs of financial planning,
budgeting, and administration. Review and evaluation of grants, financial reporting systems, and
special education staffing. Awareness and understanding of facilities, transportation, equipment, and
technology in support of special education.
New Course
CIP Code:
Graduate Catalog
13.1299
TLCI 586G. INTERNSHIP: NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION (3-9). For students seeking
course credits after successful completion of National Board Certification/ACE credits. PRQ:
Submission of ACE/National Board Certification transcript.
Department of Literacy Education
New Course
Graduate Catalog
CIP Code: 13.0201
LTIC 555. METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS WITH DISABILITIES
(3). Issues of learning English as a new language for students with special needs. Addresses
theoretical bases, instructional strategies, materials, and activities facilitating individualized education
plans and interventions for English Learners with disabilities, particularly those with learning
disabilities.
Received by the Graduate Council—November 4, 2013
GRADUATE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
First Meeting/2013-14 Academic Year
October 14, 2013
SECTION A – Recorded for inclusion in the 2014-15 Graduate Catalog
Other Catalog Change
p. 5 of 26
Page 113, 2013-2014 Graduate Catalog
Certificate of Graduate Study
↓
Postsecondary Developmental Literacy and Language Instruction
↓
Requirements (12 credits)
LTRE 519 - Teaching Postsecondary Reading (3),
OR LTRE 719, Principles and Methods of Teaching Postsecondary Reading (3)
LTRE 511, Teaching Reading in the Content Areas (3)
LTRE 512 Disciplinary Reading Instruction at the Postsecondary Level (3)
LTRE 520, Diagnosis and Treatment of Reading Difficulties (3)
LTRE 711, Seminar in Research Studies in the Field of Reading (3)
LTRE 521 - Postsecondary Reading Assessment (3)
↓
Department of Special and Early Education
Course Revision
Page 122, 2012-13 Graduate Catalog
TLSE 742. EDUCATIONAL ASPECTS OF MENTAL RETARDATION INTELLECTUAL
DISABILITIES (3). Study of the educationally significant characteristics of the mentally retarded
individuals with intellectual disabilities with emphasis on research. PRQ: Consent of department.
Course Revision
Page 122, 2012-13 Graduate Catalog
TLSE 743. PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF MENTAL
RETARDATION INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (3). Study of psychological and sociological
problems challenges and characteristics of the mentally retarded individuals with intellectual
disabilities, including a review of research. PRQ: Consent of department.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Course Revision
2012_13 Graduate Catalog
580. SIMULATION MODELING AND ANALYSIS (3). Design and analysis … … generated output.
PRQ: MATH 211 and UBUS 223, or ISYE 334 and ISYE 335, or STAT 350, or UBUS 223, and
CSCI 240, and ISYE 371; or consent of department.
Received by the Graduate Council—November 4, 2013
GRADUATE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
First Meeting/2013-14 Academic Year
October 14, 2013
SECTION A – Recorded for inclusion in the 2014-15 Graduate Catalog
p. 6 of 26
Department of Technology
New Course
2012_13 Graduate Catalog
527. TESTING METHODS, PROCEDURES, AND SELECTION OF SUSTAINABLE PLASTICS
(3). Study of plastics (polymers) with emphasis on energy-efficient, renewable, and recycled
thermoplastics, thermosets, and composite materials in addition to the study of specific properties of
plastics material, standard testing methods/procedures, and product application.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES
Other Catalog Change
Page 147, 2013-14 Graduate Catalog
Policy on Dismissal
↓
Special Clinical/Practicum Requirements
Students who select majors in the College of Health and Human Sciences may need to meet specific
clinical/practicum requirements for their academic programs and/or entry into their chosen
professions, such as a criminal background check, drug testing, immunizations and flu shots, proof of
immunity, TB test, professional liability insurance, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification,
uniforms, and equipment. The student is generally responsible for the costs of meeting these
requirements. Professional liability and general liability insurance are generally included as part of
course fees when required. Students may be unable to progress in programs if there is a positive drug
screen, prior criminal record, or they do not fulfill other special clinical requirements such as
immunizations. Refer to the specific program for detailed information additional information on
these and other requirements.
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
New Course
Page 181, 2013-14 Graduate Catalog
CIP Code: 05.02
LGBT 660. SPECIAL TOPICS IN LGBT STUDIES (3). Special problems, methods, or applications
related to LGBT issues. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic varies.
Department of Anthropology
Received by the Graduate Council—November 4, 2013
GRADUATE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
First Meeting/2013-14 Academic Year
October 14, 2013
SECTION A – Recorded for inclusion in the 2014-15 Graduate Catalog
Course Revisions
p. 7 of 26
Page 183-184, 2013-14 Graduate Catalog
510. ARCHAEOLOGY OF AFRICA (3). Detailed, analytical survey… …to the time of extra
African contact with people from other continents. PRQ: ANTH 210 or consent of department.
518. APPLIED ARCHAEOLOGY (3). Detailed examination of… …Instruction in the skills needed
in the new working environment of most of the archaeology that is done within the United States.
526. POLITICAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3). An examination of politics Political activites and how
they articulate with other institutions and dynamically interactive power relations between global,
regional, national and local cultural contexts. Discussion of how power relations are an aspect of all
institutions and social relationships within a society. Presentation of various interpretations and
theories that have been applied to the data on politics and power. PRQ: ANTH 220.
540. FOSSIL HUMANS (3). A survey of Tthe human fossil record… …consent of department.
545. PRIMATE EVOLUTION (3). Crosslisted as BIOS 535X. A survey of the Pprimate fossil
record, with an emphasis on adaptation and phylogeny. PRQ: ANTH 240 or consent of department.
547. PRIMATE ANATOMY (3). Detailed study of Tthe skeletal anatomy… …consent of
department.
566. HUNTERS-GATHERERS AND THE TRANSITION TO FOOD PRODUCTION (3). Detailed
study of Hhunter-gatherers as a societal type… …consent of department.
Department of Biological Sciences
Course Deletions
Page 190, 2013-14 Graduate Catalog
578. BIOINSTRUMENTATION FOR CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (4).
580. BIOCOMPUTING (3).
Course Revisions
Page 189-191, 2013-14 Graduate Catalog
513. MICROBIAL PHYSIOLOGY (3) (4). Physical and chemical… …microorganisms.
535X. PRIMATE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTION (3). Crosslisted as ANTH 545. A survey of the
Pprimate fossil record, with an emphasis on adaptation and phylogeny. PRQ: ANTH 240 or consent
of department.
Received by the Graduate Council—November 4, 2013
GRADUATE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
First Meeting/2013-14 Academic Year
October 14, 2013
SECTION A – Recorded for inclusion in the 2014-15 Graduate Catalog
p. 8 of 26
567. ADVANCED MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF EUKARYOTES (3). Mechanisms of…
…organisms.
576. PLANT GENETICS (3). Examination of plant genetic variation at the level of the genome,
population, and higher taxa, using both classical and molecular approaches. How natural and
domesticated plant populations are shaped by evolutionary and human forces. Topics in modern plant
genetics, including genome organization and function, mechanisms of reproduction, barriers to
inbreeding, transgenic plant methodology, genetically-modified crops, traditional and molecular
methodologies in plant breeding, future of plant biotechnology.
684. THE PROCESS AND PRACTICES OF SCIENCE (3). Examination of major concepts of
science. Compares and contrasts the role and practice of science and its interaction with technology
and society. Designed specifically for those students accepted into the secondary science teacher
licensure program in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, environmental science, or physics.
PRQ: ILAS 201.
700. SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY (1-9)… … PRQ: Consent of department.
770. INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-9). Independent… …May be repeated, but no more than 6
semester hours may be counted toward the M.S. degree. PRQ: Consent of department.
All University Section
Interdisciplinary Academic Centers, Institutes, and Courses
Other Catalog Change
Page 294, 2013-14 Graduate Catalog
Concentration in Biochemistry and Biophysics
↓
Biochemistry and Biophysics Courses
↓
BIOS 567 – Advanced Molecular Biology of Eukaryotes (3)
↓
Department of Biological Sciences Section
Other Catalog Change
Page 187-189, 2013-14 Graduate Catalog
Specialization in Bioinformatics
↓
Received by the Graduate Council—November 4, 2013
GRADUATE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
First Meeting/2013-14 Academic Year
October 14, 2013
SECTION A – Recorded for inclusion in the 2014-15 Graduate Catalog
p. 9 of 26
Requirements
↓
BIOS 567 – Advanced Molecular Biology of Eukaryotes (3)
OR BIOS 638 – Molecular Genetics of Prokaryotes (3)
↓
Two of the following2 (6-7)
BIOS 513 – Microbial Physiology (3 4)
↓
BIOS 567 – Advanced Molecular Biology of Eukaryotes (3)
↓
Specialization in Human Anatomical Sciences
↓
Required Courses
↓
One or more of the following electives (to fulfill 30 credit-hour requirement)
↓
BIOS 567 – Advanced Molecular Biology of Eukaryotes (3)
↓
Other Catalog Change
Page 187-189, 2013-14 Graduate Catalog
Certificate of Graduate Study
↓
Bioinformatics (16-17)
↓
BIOS 567 – Advanced Molecular Biology of Eukaryotes (3)
OR BIOS 638 – Molecular Genetics of Prokaryotes (3)
↓
Two of the following2 (6-7)
BIOS 513 – Microbial Physiology (3 4)
↓
BIOS 5671 – Advanced Molecular Biology of Eukaryotes (3)
↓
Department of Communication
Course Revisions
Page 197-198, 2013-14 Graduate Catalog
COMS 526A. ADVANCED DOCUMENTARY FIELD PRODUCTION (3).Video production… …
consent of department.
Received by the Graduate Council—November 4, 2013
GRADUATE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
First Meeting/2013-14 Academic Year
October 14, 2013
SECTION A – Recorded for inclusion in the 2014-15 Graduate Catalog
p. 10 of 26
COMS 526B. 527. ADVANCED NARRATIVE FIELD PRODUCTION (3). Video production…
… PRQ: COMS 358 COMS 562 or COMS 556C or COMS 556D; and successful portfolio review, or
consent of department.
COMS 563. ADVANCED STUDIO PRODUCTION (3). Production of… …CRQ: COMS 526A or
COMS 526B 527 or consent of department.
COMS 608. SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES (1- 3). May be… …topic
varies.
Department of Economics
Course Deletion
Page 204, 2013-14 Graduate Catalog
690A. ECONOMETRICS LABORATORY (1).
Other Catalog Change
Page 202, 2013-14 Graduate Catalog
Master of Arts in Economics
↓
Course Requirements
↓
ECON 690 – Econometrics I (3)
ECON 690A - Econometrics Laboratory (1)
ECON 699A – Master’s Thesis (6),
↓
Other Catalog Change
Page 202, 2013-14 Graduate Catalog
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
↓
Course Requirements
All doctoral students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 60 semester hours of graduate course
work, including ECON 648, Introduction to Game Theory (3), ECON 690, Econometrics I (3), ECON
690A, Econometrics Laboratory (1), ECON 692A, Methods in Economics: Econometrics, ECON
760, Microeconomic Analysis II (3), and ECON 761, Macroeconomic Analysis II (3). Prerequisites
for these courses include ECON 590, ECON 591, ECON 660, and ECON 661. Students who have
not satisfactorily completed these courses or their equivalents will normally be required to do so.
↓
Research-Tool Requirement
The Department of Economics research-tool requirement is fulfilled by successfully completing
Received by the Graduate Council—November 4, 2013
GRADUATE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
First Meeting/2013-14 Academic Year
October 14, 2013
SECTION A – Recorded for inclusion in the 2014-15 Graduate Catalog
p. 11 of 26
ECON 590, ECON 591, ECON 690, and ECON 690A ECON 692A, which are required in the
doctoral program.
↓
Department of English
Course Revision
Page 210, 2013-14 Graduate Catalog
General
604. TOPICS IN MATERIALS FOR THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS CLASSROOM (3).
Analysis of new… ...when topic varies.
645. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL SECONDARY
ENGLISH AND LANGUAGE ARTS (1-2). Discipline-based clinical experience for students seeking
initial secondary teacher certification licensure in English or lLanguage aArts in grades 6-12. Includes
observations, evaluation, methods, and practicum on methods and problems in teaching. Includes a…
…A modest research component prompts investigation into a critical issue related to literacy learning
contemporary English Language Arts in schools today. PRQ: Consent of department. CRQ: ENGL
648.
646. THE TEACHING OF LITERATURE IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS THEORY AND
RESEARCH IN LITERATURE FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (3). Methods, materials, and
curriculum materials for teaching literature and reading in the middle and high schools. Attention is given to
teaching literature and reading to diverse students and to using appropriate instructional technology.
Theory and research applied to principled practices in teaching the reading of complex texts, including
canonical, multicultural, young adult, and informational literature in English Language Arts. Aligned
with the Common Core Standards, the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards, and the National Council
of Teachers of English standards for teaching English Language Arts. A modest research component
prompts investigation into a critical issue related to contemporary English Language Arts. PRQ: ENGL
647 or consent of department. CRQ: 1LAS 301 or consent of department.
647. THE TEACHING OF WRITING IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS THEORY AND
RESEARCH IN WRITTEN COMPOSITION FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (3). Approaches to
teaching and evaluating composition in the middle and high school, with emphasis on the multicultural
classroom. Theory and research applied to principled practices in teaching and evaluating composition in
English Language Arts with emphasis on meeting Common Core Standards for writing in the
multicultural classroom. Aligned with the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards and the National
Council of Teachers of English standards for teaching English Language Arts. A modest research
component prompts investigation into a critical issue related to contemporary English Language Arts.
PRQ: Admission to teacher certification licensure program in secondary English Language Arts or
Received by the Graduate Council—November 4, 2013
GRADUATE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
First Meeting/2013-14 Academic Year
October 14, 2013
SECTION A – Recorded for inclusion in the 2014-15 Graduate Catalog
p. 12 of 26
consent of department. CRQ: ILAS 301 201 or consent of department.
648. MATERIALS AND METHODS OF TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS IN THE
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL (3). Methods, devices, techniques, and curriculum materials for teaching
English in the middle and high school. Attention given to teaching English to diverse students.
curriculum materials, and technologies essential to the teacher of English Language Arts. Emphasis on
designing coherent and integrated units of instruction, including the strategic use of assessments to foster
learning. Developing a variety of activities and multiple representations of concepts to accommodate
diverse students' characteristics and abilities. Aligned with the Common Core Standards, the Illinois
Professional Teaching Standards, and the National Council of Teachers of English standards for
teaching English Language Arts. A modest research component prompts investigation into a critical
issue related to contemporary English Language Arts. PRQ: ENGL 646, ENGL 647, and six semester
hours of graduate-level course work in literature in the department, or consent of department. CRQ:
ENGL 482 645 or consent of department.
649. STUDENT TEACHING (SECONDARY) IN SECONDARY ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (712). Student teaching for one semester. Assignments arranged with the coordinator of teacher education in
English after approval by the Department of English through the office of clinical experiences in the
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, in consultation with the coordinator of teacher licensure in English
Language Arts. Ongoing assessment of candidate's development. Candidates must satisfactorily complete
a formal teacher performance assessment. Monthly on-campus seminars. S/U grading. PRQ: ENGL
648, ENGL 645, and consent of department.
699. MASTER'S THESIS (1-3). May be taken upon the appointment of a thesis director and the
approval of a prospectus. Completion of a minimum of 3 hours is required for students writing a
thesis in satisfaction of the comprehensive exam requirement.
Other Catalog Change
Page 207, 2013-14 Graduate Catalog
Master of Arts in English
↓
English Education in English Language Arts
This area of study is primarily designed for English language arts professionals who are currently
teaching in the schools. and Sstudents interested in initial teacher certification educator licensure in
secondary English Language Arts. Those seeking licensure should consult the discipline coordinator as
soon as possible.
ENGL 601 – Bibliography and Methods of Research (3)
Three of the following (9)
ENGL 604 – Topics in Materials for the English Language Arts Classroom (3)
ENGL 622 – Theories and Methods of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (3)
Received by the Graduate Council—November 4, 2013
GRADUATE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
First Meeting/2013-14 Academic Year
October 14, 2013
SECTION A – Recorded for inclusion in the 2014-15 Graduate Catalog
p. 13 of 26
ENGL 623 – Second Language Acquisition (3)
ENGL 646 – The Teaching of Literature in Middle and High Schools Theory and Research in
Literature for English Language Arts (3)
ENGL 647 – The Teaching of Writing in Middle and High Schools Theory and Research in
Written Composition for English Language Arts (3)
ENGL 648 – Materials and Methods of Teaching English Language Arts in the Middle and High
School (3)
ENGL 697 – English Institute (3)
↓
Film and Literature
↓
ENGL 6041 – Topics in Materials for the English Language Arts Classroom (3)
↓
Literature and Rhetoric/Composition
↓
ENGL 604 – Topics in Materials for the English Language Arts Classroom (3)
↓
Other Catalog Change
Page 209-210, 2013-2014 Graduate Catalog
Certificates of Graduate Study
↓
English Education in English Language Arts (18)
This certificate recognizes the successful completion of a set of courses intended to enhance the professional
qualifications of teachers of English Language Arts in the secondary schools.
At least 9 semester hours from the following
ENGL 604 – Topics in Materials for the English Language Arts Classroom (3)
↓
ENGL 646* – The Teaching of Literature in Middle and High Schools Theory and Research in
Literature for English Language Arts (3)
ENGL 647 – The Teaching of Writing in Middle and High Schools Theory and Research in Written
Composition for English Language Arts (3)
ENGL 648* – Materials and Methods of Teaching English Language Arts in the Middle and High
School (3)
↓
Teacher Certification Educator Licensure in Secondary English Language Arts
The initial teacher certification educator licensure program in secondary English Language Arts qualifies
students for the Standard High School Certificate (6-12) issued by the state of Illinois and offers the
Received by the Graduate Council—November 4, 2013
GRADUATE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
First Meeting/2013-14 Academic Year
October 14, 2013
SECTION A – Recorded for inclusion in the 2014-15 Graduate Catalog
p. 14 of 26
opportunity for middle- grades endorsement licensure in grades 9 - 12. Students interested in middle-school
licensure, grades 5-8, must also complete content courses in English and the required licensure courses in
English Language Arts (ENGL 646, 647, and 648). The state issues certificates educator licenses upon
the recommendation of the Department of English and Northern Illinois University. Admission to the
program requires formal application by candidates to the department's coordinator of initial teacher
certification educator licensure and formal approval by the department’s Committee on Initial Teacher
Certification Educator Licensure in English Language Arts.
Also see "Teacher Certification Information."
Admission Requirements
Application in writing to the coordinator.
A passing score on the Test of Academic Proficiency Illinois examination for licensure for teaching
in English Language Arts and any additional state of Illinois requirements.
Submission of a portfolio demonstrating competence in several written genres. (Consult the
coordinator for specific portfolio requirements.)
↓
Courses in English Required for Certification Educator Licensure in English Language Arts (4245)
↓
At least 3 semester hours of advanced writing or rhetoric
ENGL 647 – The Teaching of Writing in Middle and High Schools (3)
ENGL 646 – The Teaching of Literature in Middle and High Schools Theory and Research in Literature
for English Language Arts (3)
ENGL 647 – The Teaching of Writing in Middle and High Schools Theory and Research in Written
Composition for English Language Arts (3)
ENGL 648 – Materials and Methods of Teaching English Language Arts in the Middle and High School (3)
↓
Students who… … Students seeking both a degree and certification educator licensure in English
Language Arts should be careful to consult regularly with the director of graduate studies in English and
with the coordinator of teacher certification educator licensure about using courses to satisfy requirements
in both programs.
Students are admitted to ENGL 485 649, Student Teaching (Secondary) in Secondary English Language Arts,
only after completing all other work required for the certificate license and upon application to the coordinator.
The methods course must be taken in the semester immediately preceding student teaching.
Courses Required outside Department
Clinical Experiences (100 clock hours)
↓
Received by the Graduate Council—November 4, 2013
GRADUATE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
First Meeting/2013-14 Academic Year
October 14, 2013
SECTION A – Recorded for inclusion in the 2014-15 Graduate Catalog
p. 15 of 26
Credit for clinical experiences may not be included in the program of studies for a graduate degree in
English. Candidates should consult the coordinator of teacher certification educator licensure in English
Language Arts about satisfying this requirement as soon as they have been admitted to the certification
licensure program.
Other State Certification Requirements
Other state requirements include educational psychology (including course work in human growth and
development), history and/or philosophy of education, teaching of English Language Learners, and
psychology of exceptional children. Students normally satisfy the requirement in educational psychology
human growth and development with EPS 406, Issues in Human Development and Learning in the
Middle School and High School Years (3). Students should consult with the certification coordinator of
educator licensure in English Language Arts to determine which courses are approved for satisfying the
additional requirements. Students must also pass the state of Illinois certification examination in English
examination for licensure in teaching English Language Arts and fulfill any additional state of Illinois
requirements.
Foreign Language
Students interested in educator licensure in secondary English Language Arts must satisfy the foreign
language requirement for the B.A. in English at NIU, or the equivalent.
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
Course Deletions
Page 216, 2013-14 Graduate Catalog
FLSP 551. LITERATURE OF THE ANDEAN REPUBLICS (3).
FLSP 553. LITERATURE OF URUGUAY, ARGENTINA AND CHILE (3).
Course Revisions
Page 216-217, 2013-14 Graduate Catalog
FLSP 537. THE GENERATION OF 1898/FIN DE SIGLO (3).
FLSP 539. WOMEN AUTHORS IN HISPANIC LITERATURE (3). Study of Lliterary works
written by women in Spanish-speaking worlds. Topics announced. Taught in English. Readings in
Spanish or English according to student’s field. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours
when topic varies.
FLSP 561. SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPANISH CIVILIZATION (3). Development of the Topics in
Spanish culture and pattern of civilization from pre-Roman times to the present.
FLSP 562. SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPANISH-AMERICAN CIVILIZATION (3). Evolution of the
Received by the Graduate Council—November 4, 2013
GRADUATE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
First Meeting/2013-14 Academic Year
October 14, 2013
SECTION A – Recorded for inclusion in the 2014-15 Graduate Catalog
p. 16 of 26
Topics in Spanish-American culture and pattern of civilization from the pre-Hispanic period to the
present.
FLSP 583. TECHNIQUES OF SPANISH TRANSLATION (3). Development of… …English to
Spanish. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.
FLSP 584. ADVANCED SPANISH TRANSLATION (3). Intensive training… …English to
Spanish. May be repeated to a maximum of 9semester hours.
All University Section
Interdisciplinary Academic Centers, Institutes, and Courses
Other Catalog Change
Page 296, 2013-14 Graduate Catalog
Concentration in Latin American Studies
↓
Requirements (12)
↓
Three of the following (9)1
↓
FLSP 545 – Latin American Women Writers (3)
FLSP 551 – Literature of the Andean Republics (3)
FLSP 552 – Literature of the Caribbean (3)
FLSP 553 – Literature of Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile (3)
FLSP 554 – Mexican Literature (3)
↓
FLSP 561 – Special Topics in Spanish Civilization (3)
FLSP 562 – Special Topics in Spanish-American Civilization (3)
↓
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures section
Other Catalog Change
Page 214, 2013-14 Graduate Catalog
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures (FL--)
↓
On After admission to the program, in consultation with the graduate coordinator, each student will
select three graduate faculty members who will serve as members of the be assigned a graduate
advisory defense committee appointed by the chair of the department. This The defense committee
will consist of three members and will be chaired by a graduate faculty member chosen by the student
Received by the Graduate Council—November 4, 2013
GRADUATE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
First Meeting/2013-14 Academic Year
October 14, 2013
SECTION A – Recorded for inclusion in the 2014-15 Graduate Catalog
p. 17 of 26
one person designated as the student’s adviser. Responsibility for approving the student’s program of
courses rests with the graduate coordinator this committee, who which will also assess any work done
at other institutions and grant up to 6 semester hours of transfer credit for graduate work deemed
acceptable, subject to subsequent approval by the Graduate School. Student-at-large hours may not
exceed 9 semester hours for students pursuing a master’s degree in foreign languages, except in
special circumstances with consent of department. The committee will also be responsible for the
administration of the thesis or practicum and for the supervision of an exit examination to test oral
proficiency.
↓
Master of Arts in Foreign Languages
Requirements
↓
Students are required to complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate credit, at least 15
hours of which must be taken in 600-level courses. Students are required to complete a specialization
in French or Spanish. A student’s program of courses should be formally approved by the advisory
committee graduate coordinator early in the program of study.
Students who wish to complete a program that includes a focus on a second language are required to
take 12 additional semester hours in the second language (3-6 hours in translation and 6-9 hours in
culture and literature) for a total of 42 semester hours of graduate credit, at least 21 of which must be
taken in 600-level courses.
During their last semester of study, candidates are required to pass an oral comprehensive
examination demonstrating a satisfactory level of communicative competence and the ability to
integrate effectively a knowledge of language, literature, and culture effectively. If a focus is taken in
a second language, a second, similar examination must be passed for that language.
↓
Specialization in Spanish
↓
Culture and Literature (9-15)
↓
FLSP 537 – The Generation of 1898/Fin de Siglo (3)
↓
FLSP 545 – Latin American Women Writers (3)
FLSP 551 – Literature of the Andean Republics (3)
FLSP 552 – Literature of the Caribbean (3)
FLSP 553 – Literature of Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile (3)
FLSP 554 – Mexican Literature (3)
↓
FLSP 561 – Special Topics in Spanish Civilization (3)
Received by the Graduate Council—November 4, 2013
GRADUATE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
First Meeting/2013-14 Academic Year
October 14, 2013
SECTION A – Recorded for inclusion in the 2014-15 Graduate Catalog
p. 18 of 26
FLSP 562 – Special Topics in Spanish-American Civilization (3)
↓
Other Catalog Change
Page 214, 2013-14 Graduate Catalog
Certificates of Graduate Study
↓
German Language, Literature, and Culture (18)
This certificate is designed to enhance individuals’ knowledge of German language, language
teaching, literature, and culture and to be of interest not only to teachers who desire continuing
professional education, but also to post-baccalaureate students with general or business/translation
interests.
FLGE 511 – Modern German (3)
FLGE 561 – German Culture and Civilization 800-1832 (3),
OR FLGE 562 – German Culture and Civilization 1832-1945 (3),
OR FLGE 563 – Deutschland Heute (3)
FLGE 581 – The Structure of Modern German (3)
FLIS 5812 – Independent Study in a Foreign Language (1-6)
Choose six courses from the following (18)
FLAL 520 – Introduction to Translation Theory (3)
FLGE 511 – Modern German (3)
FLGE 512 – Practical Business German (3)
FLGE 514 – German Business Communication (3)
FLGE 532 – Enlightenment, Through Weimar Classicism (3)
FLGE 533 – German Romanticism (3)
FLGE 534 – German Realism and Naturalism (3)
FLGE 535 – Modern German Literature: 1900-1945 (3)
FLGE 537 – Contemporary German Literature (3)
FLGE 561 – German Culture and Civilization 800-1832 (3)
FLGE 562 – German Culture and Civilization 1832-1945 (3)
FLGE 563 – Deutschland Heute (3)
FLGE 581 – The Structure of Modern German (3)
FLGE 582 – Approaches to Translation (3)
FLGE 584 – Translation Practice (3)
FLIS 5812 – Independent Study in a Foreign Language (1-6)
Two of the following (6)
FLGE 512 – Business German I (3)
FLGE 514 – Business German II (3)
FLGE 532 – Enlightenment, Through Weimar Classicism (3)
Received by the Graduate Council—November 4, 2013
GRADUATE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
First Meeting/2013-14 Academic Year
October 14, 2013
SECTION A – Recorded for inclusion in the 2014-15 Graduate Catalog
p. 19 of 26
FLGE 533 – German Romanticism (3)
FLGE 535 – Modern German Literature: 1900-1945 (3)
FLGE 537 – Contemporary German Literature (3)
FLGE 582 – Techniques of Translation I (3)
FLGE 584 – Techniques of Translation II (3)
Other Catalog Change
Page 215, 2013-14 Graduate Catalog
Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture (18)
↓
FLSP 580 – Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics (3)
FLSP 561 – Spanish Civilization (3)
OR FLSP 562 – Spanish-American Civilization (3)
Two of the following (6)
FLAL 520 – Introduction to Translation Theory (3)
FLAL 583 – Applied Linguistics and the Romance Languages (3)
FLSP 514 – Spanish Business Communications (3)
↓
FLSP 583 – Techniques of Spanish Translation (3)
FLSP 584 – Advanced Spanish Translation (3)
FLSP 585 – Spanish Syntax (3)
↓
Two Three 500-level Spanish or Spanish-American culture and/or literature courses (6 9)
Department of Geography
Course Revision
Page 221, 2013-14 Graduate Catalog
567. WORKSHOP IN CARTOGRAPHY (3). Problems and… … PRQ: GEOG 556 557 and
consent of department.
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Other Catalog Change
Page 240, 2013-14 Graduate Catalog
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematical Sciences
↓
Course Requirements
The Graduate Studies Committee of the department will be responsible for approving each student’s
program to meet the course requirements specified below. Each student will complete at least 90
hours of course work. In addition, each student should have passed MATH 520, MATH 521, MATH
Received by the Graduate Council—November 4, 2013
GRADUATE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
First Meeting/2013-14 Academic Year
October 14, 2013
SECTION A – Recorded for inclusion in the 2014-15 Graduate Catalog
p. 20 of 26
530, MATH 531, STAT 570, STAT 572, or their equivalents, with a grade “B” or above before
completing the core-course requirement. The committee will assess all work done at other institutions
and will grant transfer credit for any graduate work deemed acceptable and subsequently approved by
the dean of the Graduate School. The Graduate Studies Committee of the department will also be
responsible for the administration of the qualifying and candidacy examinations.
Core Courses
Five of the following (15)
MATH 620 – Algebraic Structures I (3)
↓
MATH 662 – Numerical Analysis (3)
STAT 670 – Probability Theory (3)
STAT 672 – Theory of Statistics (3)
One of the following groups of courses (12)
↓
Group C
STAT 670 – Probability Theory (3)
STAT 673 – Linear Models (3)
↓
STAT 680 – Bayesian Statistics (3)
STAT 691 – Statistical Consulting (3)
↓
Department of Political Science
Division of Public Administration
Other Catalog Changes:
Page 252, 2012-13 Graduate Catalog
Master of Public Administration
↓
Specialization in Local Government Management
↓
PSPA 630 - Local and Metropolitan Government (3)
PSPA 632 - Local Government Administration (3)
Two One of the following:
PSPA 631 - Urban Planning and Zoning (3)
↓
PSPA 665 – Public Sector Innovation (3)
PSPA 6951 - Internship in Public Administration (1-3)
Approved graduate course work (3)
Received by the Graduate Council—November 4, 2013
GRADUATE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
First Meeting/2013-14 Academic Year
October 14, 2013
SECTION A – Recorded for inclusion in the 2014-15 Graduate Catalog
p. 21 of 26
COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
School of Art
Course Revision
2012-13 Graduate catalog
ARTE 783. DOCTORAL SEMINAR IN ART EDUCATION (1). Analysis of selected problems and
issues in art education. May be repeated to a maximum of 46 semester hours, but credit limited to 1
hour each semester.
ARTH 510 Studies in Ancient and Middle Eastern Art (3). Rotating topics include Egypt,
Mesopotamia, Aegean Art, Archaic and Classical Art, Hellenistic Art, Etruscan and Early Roman Art,
Roman Imperial Art, Islamic Art. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same
semester.
A.
Egypt
B.
Mesopotamia
C.
Aegean Art
D.
Archaic and Classical Art
E.
Hellenistic Art
F.
Etruscan and Early Roman Art
G.
Roman Imperial Art
H.
Islamic Art
I.
Thematic Subjects
History, theory, and criticism of various aspects of ancient and Middle Eastern art. May be repeated
with different subjects. Multiple enrollments with different subjects are allowed in the same semester.
ARTH 520 Studies in Medieval Art (3). Rotating topics include Early Christian and Early Byzantine
Art: 330-843, Middle and Late Byzantine Art: ca. 843-1543, Early Medieval Art: ca. 500-1000,
Romanesque and Gothic Art. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same
semester.
A.
Early Christian and Early Byzantine Art: 330-843
B.
Middle and Late Byzantine Art: ca. 843-1543
C.
Early Medieval Art: ca. 500-1000
D.
Romanesque and Gothic Art: ca. 1000-1400
E.
Thematic Subjects
History, theory, and criticism of various aspects of medieval art. May be repeated with different
subjects. Multiple enrollments with different subjects are allowed in the same semester.
Received by the Graduate Council—November 4, 2013
GRADUATE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
First Meeting/2013-14 Academic Year
October 14, 2013
SECTION A – Recorded for inclusion in the 2014-15 Graduate Catalog
p. 22 of 26
ARTH 530 Studies in Early Modern Art (3). Rotating topics include Early Italian Renaissance Art,
Early Northern Renaissance Art, 16th Century Italian Art, 16th Century Northern European Art, 17th
and 18th Century European Art. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same
semester.
A.
Early Italian Renaissance Art
B.
Early Northern Renaissance Art
C.
16th Century Italian Art
D.
16th Century Northern European Art
E.
17th and 18th Century European Art
F.
Thematic Subjects
History, theory, and criticism of various aspects of early modern art. May be repeated with different
subjects. Multiple enrollments with different subjects are allowed in the same semester.
ARTH 540 Studies in Modern and American Art (3). Rotating topics include American Art, 19th
Century Art, 20th Century Art. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same
semester.
A.
American Art before 1945
B.
The Avant-Garde
C.
Art Worlds — 19th and 20th Centuries
D.
Thematic Subjects
History, theory, and criticism of various aspects of modern and American art. May be repeated with
different subjects. Multiple enrollments with different subjects are allowed in the same semester.
ARTH 550 Studies in Contemporary Art (3). Rotating topics include various aspects of contemporary
art from 1970 to the present. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same
semester.
A.
Art Communities
B.
Art and Globalization
C.
The Concept of the Contemporary
D.
Thematic Subjects
History, theory, and criticism of various aspects of contemporary art. May be repeated with different
subjects. Multiple enrollments with different subjects are allowed in the same semester.
ARTH 560 Studies in Design (3). Rotating topics include 20th Century Architecture, Visual
Communication, Design and Decorative Art. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in
the same semester.
A.
Modern and Postmodern Architecture
B.
From Print Culture to New Media
C.
From Craft to Industry
D.
Sustainability
E.
Thematic Subjects
Received by the Graduate Council—November 4, 2013
GRADUATE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
First Meeting/2013-14 Academic Year
October 14, 2013
SECTION A – Recorded for inclusion in the 2014-15 Graduate Catalog
p. 23 of 26
History, theory, and criticism of various aspects of design from the 19th century to the present. May be
repeated with different subjects. Multiple enrollments with different subjects are allowed in the same
semester.
ARTH 570 Studies in Asian Art (3). Rotating topics include South and Southeast Asian Art,
Southeast Asian Art, Chinese Art, Japanese Art, Islamic Art. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments
are allowed in the same semester.
A.
Chinese Art
B.
Japanese Art
C.
South and Southeast Asian Art
D.
Southeast Asian Art
E.
Islamic Art
F.
Buddhist Art
G.
Thematic Subjects
History, theory, and criticism of various aspects of Asian art. May be repeated with different
subjects. Multiple enrollments with different subjects are allowed in the same semester.
ARTH 580. Studies in African, Oceanian, Native American, Pre-Columbian, and Latin-American Art
(3). Rotating topics include Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, Pre-Columbian Art, Latin
American Art. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.
Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
A.
African Art
B.
Pre-Columbian Art
C.
Latin American Art
D.
Thematic Subjects
History, theory, and criticism of various aspects of African, Oceanian, Native American, PreColumbian, and Latin-American art. May be repeated with different subjects. Multiple enrollments
with different subjects are allowed in the same semester.
School of Music
Course Revision 2012-13 Graduate catalog
MUTC 507. MODAL COUNTERPOINT (3). Class performance, … … and Palestrina. Preliminary
study of Gregorian chant. PRQ: Consent of school.
MUTC 600. COMPOSITION: SECONDARY (1). Selected studies Individualized and/or group study
in the techniques of composing for acoustic media. … ….
MUTC 604. SEMINAR IN THEORY AND COMPOSITION (3). Projects and studies in theory and
composition. Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. PRQ:
Received by the Graduate Council—November 4, 2013
GRADUATE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
First Meeting/2013-14 Academic Year
October 14, 2013
SECTION A – Recorded for inclusion in the 2014-15 Graduate Catalog
p. 24 of 26
Admission to the Master of Music (M.M.) degree program. Demonstrated proficiency on graduate
music theory diagnostic examination or grad of C or above in MUTC 402 (Music Theory Review).
Open only to Master of Music students who have demonstrated proficiency on graduate music theory
diagnostic examination or grade of C or above in MUTC 402. Consent of school.
MUTC 617. MUSIC THEORY PEDAGOGY (3). Examination of pedagogical philosophies,
strategies, and techniques for teaching music theory and aural skills at the college and precollege
levels. PRQ: Admission to the Master of Music (M.M.) degree program. Demonstrated proficiency
on graduate music theory diagnostic examination or grad of C or above in MUTC 402 (Music Theory
Review). Open only to Master of Music students who have demonstrated proficiency on graduate
music theory diagnostic examination or grade of C or above in MUTC 402. Consent of school.
MUTC 618. TONAL ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES (3). Study and application of theoretical
principles and analytical techniques appropriate to the music of the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.
PRQ: Admission to the Master of Music (M.M.) degree program. Demonstrated proficiency on
graduate music theory diagnostic examination or grad of C or above in MUTC 402 (Music Theory
Review). Open only to Master of Music students who have demonstrated proficiency on graduate
music theory diagnostic examination or grade of C or above in MUTC 402. Consent of school.
MUTC 619. POST-TONAL ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES (3). Study and application … … and
eclecticism. PRQ: Admission to the Master of Music (M.M.) degree program. Demonstrated
proficiency on graduate music theory diagnostic examination or grad of C or above in MUTC 402
(Music Theory Review). Open only to Master of Music students who have demonstrated proficiency
on graduate music theory diagnostic examination or grade of C or above in MUTC 402. Consent of
school.
MUTC 700. COMPOSITION: PRIMARY (2-4). Individualized and/or group study and writing of
small and large musical forms in composing for acoustic media. Open only to Master of Music
students in the Individualized major with composition emphasis. May be repeated to a maximum of
12 semester hours. PRQ: Consent of school.
MUSP 735. ADVANCED CHORAL CONDUCTING (2 or 4). … ….
MUSE 650. JAZZ ENSEMBLE (1). Performance and … … semester hours. PRQ: Acceptance by
audition Consent of school.
MUED 582. THE MUSIC EDUCATION APPROACHES OF DALCROZE, ORFF, AND KODALY
KODÁLY (3). Exploration of the approaches of Emile Jaques-Dalcroze, Carl Orff, and Zoltan Kodaly
Kodály relating to vocal/choral, … ….
Received by the Graduate Council—November 4, 2013
GRADUATE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
First Meeting/2013-14 Academic Year
October 14, 2013
SECTION A – Recorded for inclusion in the 2014-15 Graduate Catalog
p. 25 of 26
MUED 590. STUDENT TEACHING K-8 (5). Student teaching … … to availability. May not be
applied to a the Master’s in of Music (MM) or Performer’s Certificate (PC) in the School of Music.
PRQ: Consent of school.
MUED 595. STUDENT TEACHING 6-12 (5). Student teaching experience at the elementary or
middle or high school level, including general music experience, for half of one semester. Placements
are arranged through the School of Music, and are subject to availability. May not be applied to athe
Masters in of Music (MM) or Performer’s Certificate (PC) in the School of Music. PRQ: Consent of
school.
MUED 672. PEDAGOGY: PERCUSSION (2). Techniques of individual and class instruction in the
percussion instruments, with emphasis on intermediate and advanced levels. Review and evaluation of
solo and ensemble material at all levels. Does not satisfy requirements for teacher certification.
MUED 673. PEDAGOGY: SPECIAL TOPICS (32). … ….
School of Theatre and Dance
Course Revision:
2012-13 Graduate catalog
THEA 537. DYEING AND FABRIC MODIFICATION FOR THE THEATRE (3). Introduces the
… … design and construction. PRQ: THEA 335 Consent of school.
Course Revision:
2012-13 Graduate catalog
THEA 553. RENDERING TECHNIQUES (36). Practical exploration of graphic media and
techniques for the theatrical designer. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. PRQ:
Consent of school.
[Note: This change was clarified with the college due to the contradictory language and it was
clarified that the change in hours should not go through.]
Course Revision:
2012-13 Graduate catalog
THEA 556. RIGGING FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (3). Advanced study … … performance
venues. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.PRQ: Consent of school.
Course Revision:
2012-13 Graduate catalog
Received by the Graduate Council—November 4, 2013
GRADUATE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
First Meeting/2013-14 Academic Year
October 14, 2013
SECTION A – Recorded for inclusion in the 2014-15 Graduate Catalog
p. 26 of 26
THEA 557. AUTOMATION AND STAGE MACHINERY (3) Advanced study of mechanical
devices used to create motion in theatrical productions. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours.
PRQ: Consent of school.
Course Revision:
2012-13 Graduate catalog
THEA 558. STRUCTURAL DESIGN FOR THE STAGE (3). Advanced study of strengths and
weaknesses of material and joining methods used to construct scenery. May be repeated to a
maximum of 6 hours. PRQ: Consent of school.
Other catalog changes
2012-13 Graduate catalog
Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts
↓
Requirements
↓
↓
Completion of the following core program of study (14-17)
Other catalog changes
2012-13 Graduate catalog
Specialization in Design and Technology
↓
Costume Design
↓
Course work from the following (15)
THEA 535 - Advanced Costume TechnologyPattern Development (3)
THEA 536 - Millinery and Accessories (3)
THEA 537 - Dyeing and Fabric Modification for the Theatre (3)
THEA 551 - Electronic Visualization (3)
THEA 553 - Rendering Techniques (36)