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ALL UNIVERSITY SECTION—THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
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Certificates of Graduate Study
↓
Adapted Physical Education
Advanced Qualitative Methodology in Education
Advanced Quantitative Methodology in Education
↓
Nursing Education
Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Problem-Based Learning in Educational Psychology
↓
ALL UNIVERSITY SECTION—INTER-COLLEGE INTERDISCIPLINARY CERTIFICATES
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Museum Studies (15)
↕
At least three of the following (9-12)
↕
Additional electives (0-3) chosen from the following, in consultation with chair of Museum Studies
Committee:
ANTH 563 – Ethnohistory (3)
↕
ANTH 690 – Independent Study in Anthropology (1-3)
ART 658 – Preventive Conservation Seminar (3)
ARTE 563 – Modern and Postmodern Art in Education (3)
↓
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Department of Finance
Course revision
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607. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS (3). … PRQ: FINA 320, FINA 505, or UBUS 310, taken within five years
of enrolling in FINA 607, or consent of department.
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Department of Marketing
Course revision
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525. SERVICES MARKETING (3). … PRQ: MKTG 310 or UBUS 310, and MKTG 325 or FCNS 568,
or consent of department.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Department of Counseling, Adult and Higher Education
Course Revision
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CAHA 798. RESEARCH SEMINAR IN ADULT AND HIGHER EDUCATION (1-3). Designed for the
advanced doctoral student interested in planning and conducting research studies in adult and higher
education. Research project may be an exploratory or pilot study related to the doctoral dissertation. May
be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. S/U grading. PRQ: Consent of department.
New Course
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CAHC 705X. INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL FAMILY THERAPY AND COUNSELING (3).
Crosslisted as FCNS 705. Introduction to a biopsychosocial/family systems approach to assessment and
intervention with patients and families experiencing a physical illness, trauma, or disability. Examination
of issues involved in providing mental health services in medical settings. Open only to students admitted
to the Medical Family Therapy and Counseling Post-Masters Certificate Program.
New Course
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CAHC 706X. MEDICAL FAMILY THERAPY AND COUNSELING: FAMILIES, DISABILITY AND
CHRONIC ILLNESS (3). Crosslisted as FCNS 706. Exploration of the major forms of disability and
chronic illness, the impact of these conditions on individuals and family members experiencing them, and
resources for those who are impacted by them. Implications for medical family therapy and counseling.
PRQ: CAHC 705X or consent of department.
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13.1101
CAHC 707. MEDICAL FAMILY THERAPY AND COUNSELING: FAMILIES STAYING WELL
AND COPING WITH ILLNESS (3). Crosslisted as FCNS 707X. Examination of medical family therapy
and counseling approaches for maintaining family wellness and facilitating family responses to illness
across the developmental life cycle. PRQ: CAHC 705X or consent of department.
New Course
CIP Code:
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CAHC 708. CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL DIMENSIONS OF MEDICAL FAMILY THERAPY AND
COUNSELING PRACTICE (3). Crosslisted as FCNS 708X. Impact of individual and family beliefs,
narratives, and meanings, with particular emphasis on cultural and spiritual contexts, upon the experience
of illness and medical treatment, pain, and grieving and acceptance of death. Techniques for eliciting
patient and/or family beliefs pertaining to internal resources and spiritual practices and for working with
family belief systems around health and illness, and for strengthening a culturally sensitive
provider/patient/family relationship. PRQ: CAHC 707 or consent of department. CRQ: CAHC 709.
New Course
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CAHC 709. MEDICAL FAMILY THERAPY AND COUNSELING PRACTICUM (3). Crosslisted as
FCNS 709X. Supervised medical family therapy and counseling practicum at Northern Illinois Proton
Treatment and Research Center. Collaborate with attending physicians and on-site treatment team; provide
supervised medical family therapy and counseling to individuals, couples, and families. Individual and/or
group supervision of live and recorded sessions. A minimum of 100 clock hours of direct patient contact is
required. S/U grading. PRQ: CAHC 707 and consent of school. CRQ: CAHC 708.
New Course
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CAHC 714X. MEDICAL FAMILY THERAPY AND COUNSELING INTERNSHIP (6). Crosslisted as
FCNS 714. Supervised participation in provision of family therapy, counseling, and psychoeducation to
individuals, couples, and families in a medical setting. A minimum of 200 clock hours of direct patient
contact is required. S/U grading. PRQ: CAHC 709 and consent of department.
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CAHA 530. INSTRUCTIONAL THEORY AND PRACTICE IN TEACHING ADULTS (1-3).
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CAHC 786. INTERNSHIP IN COUNSELING (1-15). Work individually or in small groups in a practical
situation under guidance of a staff member of that setting and a university supervisor. Open only to
doctoral students, or by consent of department. May be repeated to a maximum of 30 semester hours.
Enrollment in more than one section of this course during a semester is permitted. S/U grading. PRQ:
Consent of department.
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Master of Science in Education in Counseling
The M.S.Ed. in counseling is a nationally accredited (CACREP) program, requiring a minimum of 48
semester hours that provides preparation in the theory, techniques, and information needed by the
professional counselor. The academic requirements as set forth by the Illinois State Board of Education
and the National Board for Certified Counselors are fully met by graduates of this program. Through
individualized planning, a program may be designed to focus on one of the following areas of professional
counselor preparation: school counseling, counseling in community and other agency settings clinical
mental health counseling, and career counseling.
Requirements
↓
One of the following areas of professional preparation (12)
↓
Community Counseling Clinical Mental Health Counseling
↓
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Counseling, Adult and Higher Education
↓
Certificates of Graduate Study
↓
Career Development
↓
Higher Education
↓
Individualized study (3)3
Post-Master’s Certificate in Medical Family Therapy and Counseling
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This certificate is jointly administered by the College of Education and the College of Health and Human
Sciences. The certificate has been designed to provide career enhancement for licensed mental health
professionals to enable them to provide, within a variety of medical settings, family therapy and counseling
services to patients and their families. See the section on Inter-College Interdisciplinary Certificates for a
complete description of this certificate.
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Inter-College Interdisciplinary Certificates
Certificates of Graduate Study
Homeland Security
↓
Health Sciences Track (15)
↓
UNIV 590 - Internship (3-6)
Post-Master’s Certificate in Medical Family Therapy and Counseling (21)
This certificate is jointly administered by the College of Education and the College of Health and Human
Sciences. The certificate has been designed to provide career enhancement for licensed mental health
professionals to enable them to provide, within a variety of medical settings, family therapy and counseling
services to patients and their families. This interdisciplinary post-master’s certificate is available for
individuals who are currently licensed in a mental health profession. Admission to the certificate requires
approval of the admissions committee.
Procedures for admission to the certificate are available on the Post-Master’s Certificate in Medical Family
Therapy and Counseling web site. It is required that the student have introductory course work and
supervised experience in marriage and family therapy or family counseling.
CAHC 707/FCNS 707X - Families Staying Well and Coping with Illness (3)
CAHC 708/FCNS 708X - Cultural and Spiritual Dimensions of Medical Family Therapy and Counseling
Practice (3)
CAHC 709/FCNS 709X - Medical Family Therapy and Counseling Practicum (3)
FCNS 705/CAHC 705X - Introduction to Medical Family Therapy and Counseling (3)
FCNS 706/CAHC 706X - Families, Disability and Chronic Illness (3)
FCNS 714/CAHC 714X - Medical Family Therapy and Counseling Internship (6)
Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment
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ETR 586. INTERNSHIP IN RESEARCH AND EVALUATION (3-15). Work in a … … program of
study. S/U grading. PRQ: Consent of site and university supervisors.
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Certificates of Graduate Study
Advanced Qualitative Methodology in Education (18)
This certificate is aimed at individuals who wish to gain expertise in qualitative research for research and
teaching purposes. Students who complete the certificate will be able to design and implement qualitative
research investigations using a variety of approaches of data collection and analysis. It is available to any
graduate-level student in good standing. Students who want to pursue this certificate must file an
application with the certificate coordinator and develop a plan of studies with that coordinator.
Required Courses
ETR 520 – Introduction to Educational Research (3)
ETR 525 – Introduction to Qualitative Research in Education (3)
ETR 526 – Advanced Technologies in Qualitative Research (3)
One or both of the following:
ETR 739X –Fieldwork Methods in Educational Research (3),
AND/OR
ETR 745X – Interpretive Methods in Educational Research (3)
One or two of the following:
EPS 524 – Ethnography in Human Development and Learning with Educational Settings (3)
ETR 531 – Program Evaluation in Education (3)
ETR 590 – Workshop in Research and Assessment (3)
ETT 531 – Visual Literacy (3)
Other qualitative research courses deemed appropriate by adviser.
Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education
CITC
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KNPE 598A. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT TEACHING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (6).
Student teaching for eight weeks in elementary school physical education. Includes seminars on current
issues in teaching physical education. Assignments to be arranged with the department coordinator of
clinical experiences. See “Teacher Certification Requirements.” This course cannot be counted toward the
M.S.Ed. in Physical Education. PRQ: KNPE 569.
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KNPE 598B. MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT TEACHING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (6). Student
teaching for eight weeks in middle school physical education. Includes seminars on current issues in
teaching physical education. Assignments to be arranged with the department coordinator of clinical
experiences. See “Teacher Certification Requirements.” This course cannot be counted toward the M.S.Ed.
in Physical Education. PRQ: KNPE 569.
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KNPE 598C. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TEACHING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (6). Student
teaching for eight weeks in high school physical education. Includes seminars on current issues in teaching
physical education. Assignments to be arranged with the department coordinator of clinical experiences.
See “Teacher Certification Requirements.” This course cannot be counted toward the M.S.Ed. in Physical
Education. PRQ: KNPE 569.
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LTIC 701. SUPERVISION OF PROGRAMS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (3).
Procedures for developing a Bilingual/English as a Second Language (ESL) K-12 curriculum and
examination of the knowledge base required of educators to understand and improve instruction for
Bilingual/English Language Learners (ELLs) in the schools. PRQ: The candidate should hold the ISBE
teaching approval or endorsement for English as a Second Language or bilingual education, or consent of
department.
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LTCY 586. INTERNSHIP IN LITERACY EDUCATION (3). Work individually … … be applied to the
program of study. S/U grading.
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Department of Teaching and Learning
CITC
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TLEC 582. PREPRIMARY CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (1). Pre-student teaching practicum for graduate
students seeking an early childhood teaching certificate. Students are required to participate in a minimum
of 30 clock hours per credit hour. May be repeated for a maximum of four semester hours of credit. Field
placements arranged by the department. S/U grading.
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TLEC 583. PRIMARY CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (2). Pre-student teaching practicum for graduate
students seeking an early childhood teaching certificate. Participation and observation in grade one, two, or
three for a minimum of 30 clock hours per credit hour (for a total of 60 observation hours). May be
repeated for a maximum of four semester hours. Field placements made by the Clinical Office in the
College of Education. S/U grading.
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TLEC 585A. PREPRIMARY STUDENT TEACHING (3-12). Student teaching for one-half semester or
one entire semester in early childhood programs for children 3 years through kindergarten. Application of
theories of learning and development in the classroom using varied methodologies. Field placements
arranged by the Clinical Office in the College of Education. S/U grading.
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TLEC 585B. PRIMARY STUDENT TEACHING (3-12). Student teaching for one-half semester or one
entire semester in grade one, two, or three. Application of theories of learning and development in the
classroom using varied methodologies. Field placements arranged by the Clinical Office in the College of
Education. S/U grading.
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TLEE 646 746. Perspectives in Social Studies Curriculum (3)
Course Revision
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TLEE 647 747. Seminar in Social Studies Education Research (3)
Course Revision
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TLSE 660 760. Director of Special Education (3)
CITC
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Department of Teaching and Learning (TL--)

Master of Science in Education in Elementary Education
The major in elementary education emphasizes focused study to strengthen and broaden the professional
preparation of teachers for the elementary school. In addition to the basic requirements, course work will
be determined on the basis of the individual student’s undergraduate preparation, experience, and
professional goals. Students enrolled in this M.S. Ed. program may also complete all requirements for the
Type 03 Illinois Elementary Education Certificate to teach grades kindergarten through 9.
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COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES
School of Family, Consumer and Nutrition Sciences
Course Revisions
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602. ISSUES IN EATING DISORDERS AND OBESITY (3). Interdisciplinary examination of eating …
… interventions. Issues related to prevention, intervention, and genetics/physiology. PRQ: Admission to
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the EDOC certificate program Certificate of Graduate Study in Eating Disorders and Obesity or consent of
school.
618. INTERNSHIP: INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY (3). Introduction to
supervised practice in nutrition care in a health care institution. S/U grading. PRQ: Admission to the
dietetic internship and consent of school.
Note: This course revision (FCNS 618) was approved by the GCCC pending a Graduate Council policy
on S/U grading.
633. INTERNSHIP IN COMMUNITY AGENCIES: MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY (1-9). May
be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours. Restricted to students admitted to the Specialization in
Marriage and Family Therapy. S/U grading may be used. CRQ: FCNS 639 or consent of school
639. PRACTICUM: FAMILY THERAPY (1-12). Under faculty supervision, student develops the … …
Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. S/U grading. PRQ: Consent of school.
695. APPROACHES TO MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY (3). Exploration of the specific … …
outcome research in marriage and family therapy. Restricted to students admitted to the Specialization in
Marriage and Family Therapy.PRQ: FCNS 784 and or consent of school.
697. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY STRATEGIES: TREATMENT OF COUPLES (3).
Examination … … the course. Restricted to students admitted to the Specialization in Marriage and Family
Therapy. PRQ: FCNS 784 and or consent of school.
698. PROJECT (1-6). Individual application of … …. PRQ: FCNS 604 or consent of adviser school.
699A. THESIS (1-6). Individual investigation of a problem under supervision of an adviser. May be
repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. Continuous enrollment is required until the thesis is
completed. S/U grading. PRQ: FCNS 604 or consent of adviser school.
School of Nursing and Health Studies
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NURS 650. ADVANCED PRACTICE ONCOLOGY NURSING I (3). Scientific basis of advanced
oncology nursing practice with an emphasis on pathophysiology, genetics, epidemiology,
pharmacotherapy, and other treatment modalities. PRQ: Consent of school.
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NURS 651. ADVANCED PRACTICE ONCOLOGY NURSING II (3). Advanced nursing practice for
the management of patients with cancer and their families. Emphasis on common cancers and management
issues with a focus on the psychological and cultural implications of the cancer experience. PRQ: NURS
650 or consent of school.
New Course
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NURS 652. INTERNSHIP: ONCOLOGY NURSING (4). Clinical internship focuses on the practice of
oncology nursing at the advanced level, within scope of certification, with an emphasis on risk assessment,
prevention, detection, treatment, rehabilitation, palliation, and end of life care for culturally diverse
patients. May be repeated to a maximum 12 credit hours. S/U grading. CRQ: NURS 650 or NURS 651 or
consent of school.
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Graduate Faculty
↓
The School of Nursing and Health Studies offers programs of graduate study leading to …(M.P.H.); three
two post-master’s certificates of graduate study—family nurse practitioner, oncology nurse practitioner,
and nursing education; and two…
RATIONALE: This change reflects the addition of a Post-Master’s Certificate in Oncology Nurse
Practitioner.
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Grading Policies for Master’s Degree and Certificate Students
Students must earn a minimum grade of B in each required course in their program of study. clinical specialty
course. Clinical specialty courses include NURS 617, NURS 618, NURS 619, and NURS 619A; in addition,
NURS 625, NURS 626, NURS 678, and NURS 679 for specialization as an adult nurse practitioner,
or specialization as an adult clinical nurse specialist, and NURS 674, NURS 675, NURS 677, NURS 678, and
NURS 679 for specialization as a family nurse practitioner, and NURS 617 or NURS 671, NURS 640, NURS
641, NURS 642, NURS 643, and NURS 644 for specialization as a nurse educator.
Any clinical or education specialty required course in which a grade of C or lower is earned must be repeated
and a grade of B or higher earned prior to progressing in program course work. Students who earn two grades
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of C in the same clinical specialty course or any combination of clinical specialty courses will be dismissed
from the graduate and certificate programs.
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Post Master’s Certificates
↓
Nursing Education (12)
↓
Oncology Nurse Practitioner (18)
This certificate requires 18 semester hours of post-master’s study, which includes class lectures and 540
hours of clinical experiences with designated preceptors. At completion of the certificate, graduates will be
eligible to sit for the Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner Examination.
Prerequisites for admission into the course of study leading towards the certificate include a master’s
degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League of Nursing (NLN) Accrediting
Commission or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and licensure in the State of
Illinois as a Family Nurse Practitioner or an Adult Nurse Practitioner. The certificate has been designed to
enable graduates to apply physical, psychosocial, and spiritual aspects of advanced practice cancer nursing
care.
Required Courses
NURS 650 – Advanced Practice Oncology Nursing I (3)
NURS 651 – Advanced Practice Oncology Nursing II (3)
NURS 652 – Internship: Oncology Nursing (12)
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
Department of English
CITC
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General
↓
649. STUDENT TEACHING (SECONDARY) IN ENGLISH (7-12). Student teaching for one semester.
Assignments arranged with the coordinator of teacher education in English after approval by the
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Department of English. PRQ: ENGL 648 and consent of department.
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Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences
CITC
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582. TRANSITION TO THE PROFESSIONAL EARTH SCIENCE TEACHER (1). Transitioning
experience in which the certification candidate achieves closure on the initial phase of professional
preparation and, upon that foundation, charts a path for continuing professional growth as a practicing
teacher. Reflection on the preparatory experience and complete documentation demonstrating ability to
perform as a qualified earth science teacher. Such documentation will include, but not be limited to, the
electronic portfolio, a professional development plan, and a resumé. CRQ: GEOL 587 or consent of
department.
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587. STUDENT TEACHING (SECONDARY) IN GEOLOGY/EARTH SCIENCE (7-12). Student
teaching in grades 6-12, assignments made by the Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences.
Also see “Teacher Certification Requirements” for other regulations. PRQ: GEOL 595X and consent of
department.
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610. GEOSCIENCE FUNDAMENTALS I: ENVIRONMENTS, LIFE AND GLOBAL CYCLES (4).
Lectures, demonstrations, laboratory and field experiences designed for the classroom teacher seeking an
accelerated program targeting the fundamental concepts in geoscience. Topics include an examination of
(1) the geologic record to learn how to reconstruct past environments, study environmental change, and
discover the major events in the history of life on Earth, (2) the origin and evolution of the atmosphere and
oceans, and (3) how the biogeochemical cycles of carbon, oxygen, sulfur, and nutrients impact and are
impacted by humans.
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611. GEOSCIENCE FUNDAMENTALS II: THE COMPOSITION, DYNAMICS AND STRUCTURE
OF THE EARTH (4). Includes lectures, demonstrations, student presentations, laboratory, and field
experiences designed for the classroom teacher seeking an accelerated program targeting the fundamental
concepts in geoscience. Topics include an examination of (1) the chemistry, mineralogy, and petrology of
the solid Earth, (2) how dynamic tectonic processes create and shape both the internal structure and surface
of the Earth, and (3) how geophysical techniques using seismology, gravitational and magnetic fields are
used to explore Earth’s structure and formational processes.
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612. GEOSCIENCE FUNDAMENTALS III: FIELD EXPERIENCES AND APPLICATIONS (4-6).
Introduction to the techniques of systematic geoscientific observation and interpretation. Inquiry-based
course integrating fieldwork and pedagogy. Primary goal is development of knowledge and skills that will
enable students to systematically examine, describe and interpret the geologic record; and provide them with
sufficient understanding of teaching methods that can effectively integrate geoscience into the secondary
science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) classroom. Includes modeling of the inquiry method and
extensive use of the guiding question technique, understanding of the difference between observation and
interpretation and how various types of geoscientific observations are used as evidence supporting integrated
interpretations of Earth history, environments and processes.
COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
School of Art
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CIP CODE: 50.07
ART 658. PREVENTIVE CONSERVATION SEMINAR (3). For new and current museum
professionals, introduction to preventive conservation as a holistic doctrine for the 21st century museum
environment. Lecture and discussion, focus on the necessity for the museum to adopt the preventive
conservation doctrine, address preventive conservation strategies, and discuss approaches to permanently
and positively involve all museum workers in the process. This course does not teach conservation theory
and/or practice.
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ARTE 588A. STUDENT TEACHING IN ELEMENTARY ART (6). Student teaching at the K-8 grade
level for approximately one-half semester. Assignments to be made after approval by an art education
adviser. See “Teacher Certification Requirements.” This course does not count toward required 33
semester hours for the M.S. in Art. PRQ: ARTE 582, final approval of portfolio, and successful
completion of the Illinois Subject Matter Knowledge Test (Art K-12). CRQ: ARTE 588B.
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CITC
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CIP CODE: 50.07
ARTE 588B. STUDENT TEACHING IN SECONDARY ART (6). Student teaching at the 9-12 grade
level for approximately one-half semester. Assignments to be made after approval by an art education
adviser. (See “Teacher Certification Requirements.”) This course does not count toward required 33
semester hours for the M.S. in Art. PRQ: ARTE 582, final approval of portfolio, and successful
completion of the Illinois Subject Matter Knowledge Test (Art K-12). CRQ: ARTE 588A.
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ART EDUCATION
Master of Science in Art
↓
Specialization in Art Education (33)
↓
Teacher Certification
↓
Admission Requirements
↓
Retention
↓
Admission to Student Teaching
↓
Requirements
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Studio and art history … … recognized institutions.
ARTE 342, Introduction to Art Education: Content and Clinical Experience at the
Elementary Level (3)
ARTE 344, Resources and Methods in Art Education: Content and Clinical Experience
at the Middle Level (3)
ARTE 345, Curriculum Development in Art Education: Content and Clinical Experience at the High
School (3)
ARTE 488A, Student Teaching in Elementary Art (6)
↓
EPS 508 – Theories and Research in Adolescent Behavior and Development (3)
LTIC 501 or TLRN 501X – Multicultural Education: Methods and Materials (3)
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School of Music
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Course List (MUSC)
MUSC 699A. FINAL RECITAL (1-4). Preparation…..hours. S/U grading.
MUSC 699B. THESIS (1-4). Preparation…..hours. S/U grading.
MUSC 699C. COMPOSITION (1-4). Preparation……hours. S/U grading.
MUSC 699D. FINAL PROJECT (1-4). Preparation…..hours. S/U grading.
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Music History and Literature
MUSC 739. SELECTED STUDIES IN MUSIC: HISTORY AND LITERATURE (1-4). Independent or
small … … limitations. S/U grading.
PRQ: Consent of School
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Music Theory and Composition
MUSC 719. SELECTED STUDIES IN MUSIC THEORY (1-4). Independent or small … … limitations.
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April 13, 2009
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S/U grading. PRQ: Consent of school.
Course revision:
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Music Performance
MUSC 769. SELECTED STUDIES IN MUSICAL PERFORMANCE (1-4). Independent or small-group
… … limitations. S/U grading. PRQ: Consent of school.
MUSC 799. PERFORMER’S CERTIFICATE RESEARCH AND PERFORMANCE (1-4). A series of
… … hours. S/U grading. PRQ: Admission to the Performer’s Certificate program.
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Music Education
MUSC 789. SELECTED STUDIES IN MUSIC EDUCATION (1-4). Independent or small-group … …
limitations. S/U grading. PRQ: Consent of school.
School of Theatre and Dance
Course Revision:
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THEA 609. ADVANCED VOICE AND DICTION (3).
A. Freeing the Voice
↓
E. Stage Speech
In-depth voice …… topics. May be repeated to a maximum of 15 semester hours.
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THEA 610. ADVANCED ACTING (3).
A. The Actor’s Inner Life
B. Clarity and Character
Studies in …… to text. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
THEA 611. ADVANCED MOVEMENT (3).
A. Relaxation and Response
↓
C. Specificity
In-depth stage …… topics. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours. PRQ: Admission
to…..consent of school
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GRADUATE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
Sixth Meeting/2008-09 Academic Year
April 13, 2009
SECTION A – Recorded for inclusion in the Graduate Catalog
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TH-D 505. BALLET (1). Emphasis … … performance. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections is
permissible to a maximum of 2 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 16 semester
hours. Proficiency … … course.
TH-D 506. MODERN DANCE (1). Emphasis … … performance elements. Concurrent enrollment in
multiple sections is permissible to a maximum of 2 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a
maximum of 16 semester hours. Proficiency …… admission.
TH-D 577. SPECIAL STUDIES IN DANCE (1-2).
A. Spanish
↓
Q. Other
Studies in … … study. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections or topics is permissible to a maximum of 6
semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 10 24 hours.
TH-D 596. TUTORIAL IN DANCE (1-3). Directed … … of dance. Concurrent enrollment in multiple
sections is permissible with a maximum of 5 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of
12 semester hours.