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GPS 610 - Internship Ethics and Professional Affairs Seminar I This seminar is only for students completing their internship. Its objective is twofold: 1) an in-depth review of the ethical principles of psychologists and of relevant legal and policy issues in the profession; and 2) a forum for the discussion of specific clinical issues arising from the varied internship settings. Course continues in the spring as GPS 611.
Prerequisites:
Course open to degree students only. GPS 515 & 516, 525 & 526 and GPS 608 & 609. GPS 507 & 508 must be taken prior to or concurrently; those taking the course concurrently with internship may find their site options more limited.
Credits: 3 cr.
When Offered: Fall
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GPS 611 - Internship Ethics and Professional Affairs Seminar II This course is a continuation of GPS 610. This seminar is for students doing their internship. It provides a forum for the discussion of professional ethics and affairs, legal and policy issues in psychology, and specific clinical issues arising in the internship setting.
Prerequisites:
GPS 610. Course open to degree students only.
Credits: 3 cr.
When Offered: Spring
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GPS 612 - Marital and Family Therapy This is a foundation course that reviews the main theories of marital and family therapy and systems theory. A concurrent focus will provide an opportunity to explore the significant dynamics in your family of origin to help you to work effectively with couples and families.
Prerequisites:
GPS 525 & 526 or with permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
When Offered: Fall
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GPS 686 - Independent Study Under special circumstances, when a course is not offered during a given semester, or when there is an irresolvable scheduling conflict, a student may complete some course work on an independent basis. The student must have the approval of a faculty sponsor and the program director. Requests must be completed by the last day of the course change period. The student, with the supervisor, would outline in proposal form the objectives, topics, evaluation mechanisms, and outside source material. The form must be signed by both student and advisor and submitted to the director. The director will then submit it to the Dean of the College for final approval.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GPS 687 - Directed Readings This option provides the student with an opportunity to undertake a study in a specific area not covered in the regular course offerings. The student must have the approval of a faculty sponsor and the program director. Requests must be completed by the last day of the course change period. The student, with the supervisor, would outline in proposal form the objectives, topics, evaluation mechanisms and outside source material. The form must be signed by both student and advisor and submitted to the director. The director will then submit to the Dean of the College for final approval.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GPS 689 - Research Seminar This is a yearlong seminar for all students beginning work on their major paper, case study, or thesis. It allows students to share their research and receive feedback and supervision on a continuous basis. The major paper is an in-depth analysis of the theoretical, clinical, and experimental literature in a specific area of clinical psychology. It demonstrates the student’s ability to synthesize, integrate, and critique the knowledge base of professional psychology, and contribute to the growth of that knowledge. The thesis involves conducting a research study in the field or laboratory, while the case study is an intensive examination of an individual clinical assessment, treatment, or program.
Prerequisites:
GPS 510 and 511. Course open to degree students only.
Credits: 3 cr.
Miscellaneous Notes:
Students doing a Thesis must register for GPS 690, and those doing a Case-Study must register for GPS 691 in the subsequent spring semester.
When Offered: Register in Fall for year-long course.
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GPS 690 - Thesis The Thesis is an empirical study of a particular hypothesis in the field of clinical psychology conducted up to the standards of the profession and contributing to the empirical knowledge base of professional psychology. It may be quantitative or qualitative in method.
Prerequisites:
GPS 689.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GPS 691 - Case Study An in-depth study of a sustained clinical service provided by the student during her/his training. The Case Study may be of an assessment, consultation, psychotherapeutic intervention, therapeutic milieu, or mental health program. The Case Study includes an analysis of the psychological processes and principles operating in the case, a literature review of similar cases and relevant empirical research, or a discussion of one theoretical/philosophical dilemma that arose.
Prerequisites:
GPS 689.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 491 - Applying the Behavioral Sciences to Management This course broadens and deepens students’ understanding of how to lead and manage at all four levels in organizations: individual, group, within business units and organization-wide. The course teaches theories and practical tools for increased self-awareness and for understanding and managing social processes that promote and impede action. Students also learn to guide problem-solving and decision making across a spectrum of groups—from a project management team to a public-private collaborative.
Credits: 3 cr.
When Offered: (Fall)
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GSA 492 - Application of Economic Theory This course is designed to increase economic literacy through a study of national and international economic institutions and principles. The course surveys both microeconomic and macroeconomic models. Students will gain an understanding of how economists view and solve problems and how to interpret the myriad of economic indicators designed to measure economic well being. Current economic controversies and policy issues are emphasized, but students will also be introduced to some of the basic analytical techniques that comprise the economist’s tool kit.
Credits: 3 cr.
When Offered: (Summer)
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GSA 494 - Accounting for Managers This course provides a basic understanding of financial and managerial concepts for users of accounting information. Problem presentations provide the basis for understanding what accounting information is, what it means, and how it is used in the management of organizations. The course will lead students through basic financial statements and financial analysis, and provide insight into how to use accounting data for evaluation, planning, and control.
Credits: 3 cr.
When Offered: (Fall)
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GSA 495 - Marketing Management This course will focus on the strategic decisions that must be made to achieve an organization’s marketing objectives. Particular emphasis is placed on the elements of the marketing mix, the impact of external environmental factors on marketing mix decisions, and ethical considerations in marketing.
Credits: 3 cr.
When Offered: (Spring)
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GSA 496 - Business Quantitative Tools and Statistics This course is designed as an introduction to business quantitative tools and how managers use them. The information gained is intended to help students in subsequent courses. Some topics included are averages, standard deviation, sampling techniques, linear regression, probability, and managerial forecasting techniques. Note: Based on the results of an assessment given on the first night of class, individual students may be required to attend an additional non-credit math skills workshop.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: College Algebra or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
When Offered: (Fall)
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GSA 511 - Managerial Presentations This course supports students in the development and refinement of their presentation skills by emphasizing the organization, planning and delivery of presentations. We address all aspects of effective presenting, allowing students to enhance their individual style. Students will have the opportunity to present both formally and informally; prepared and impromptu. Presentations will be critiqued. The major and minor presentations will be videotaped.
Credits: 2 cr.
When Offered: (Spring/Alternating Summer)
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GSA 513 - Financial Management I This course introduces the beginning student of finance to the basic principles and practices of financial management. The emphasis is on theory and application. Major areas covered will include: financial analysis and forecasting, cost of capital, valuation of bonds and stock, capital budgeting, leasing, cash management and working capital.
Prerequisites:
GSA 494 Accounting for Managers or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
When Offered: (Spring)
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GSA 515 - Effective Written Communication This course introduces and reviews aspects of the writing process, emphasizing writing in a business or organizational setting. Topics covered include grammar, punctuation, syntax, word usage, outlining, proofreading, revising, editing, and APA style rules. Students learn how to communicate their ideas concisely and convincingly through a variety of writing assignments that include evaluation by the professor and peers.
Credits: 2 cr.
When Offered: (Spring/Alternating Summer)
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GSA 517 - Implementing Teams in the Workplace This course is designed to help participants improve the development of their teams by understanding the components of effective teams and by strengthening their own team playing style. In this course we will identify the characteristics of effective teams; identify ways to develop strong team playing skills; discuss the operating components of an effective team such as building trust; developing effective communication styles; resolving conflict; developing leadership skills and conducting meetings. This course is highly interactive and experiential.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 521 - Change and Innovation in Organizations Change and Innovation prepares students to be internal and/or external change agents in organizations. Organizations can no longer be static, but must constantly adapt to new environments and customer needs. Organizational members must learn to create and manage change. In this course students learn how to identify the changing environmental needs, identify the key players for organizational change, and how to plan, implement, and manage organizational change.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 522 - Power and Politics in Organizations This course reviews methods on how to exercise the power and influence needed to get things done through others, especially when responsibility exceeds authority. Through the use of case studies and class simulations, students learn how to develop a sufficient resource of “unofficial” power to achieve goals, deal with conflict and foster creative team behavior. Finally, students learn how to avoid naiveté and cynicism, and how to deal with power in relationships without abusing it.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 525 - The Future of Management This course analyzes the emerging trends that will influence the private and nonprofit sectors in the future. Through readings, lectures, and simulations, students become familiar with the technology, knowledge, and skills that will be required of managers to work in organizations of the future.
Credits: 3 cr.
Formerly
Formerly: Future Shock: Management in the 21st Century.
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GSA 526 - Entrepreneurship The processes of opportunity assessment and resource management are examined in this course, as well as the entrepreneurial characteristics of founders and the required skills to successfully start and manage new ventures. Business planning and technology-based entrepreneurship and innovation receive special attention.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 527 - Legal Issues in Administration This course focuses on areas of the law that are of interest to the administrators in the private and public sectors. Theoretical concepts are examined in an administrative context to understand the processes by which law is made, interpreted, and applied. A case approach is used, with attention given to rulings in agency, contract, taxation, and employment law. Other major topics include regulation, business organizations, individual rights, and products liability.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 528 - Executive Decision-Making This course is based on a series of class simulations, which provide students with the opportunity to make decisions in a variety of organizational settings. Each student practices decision-making skills that will assist them in making critical individual, group, and organizational decisions.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 529 - Managing Conflict in Organizations Through lectures, role-plays, simulations and class discussions, students will learn the basic causes of conflict in the workplace. In addition, students will have an opportunity to develop mediation and negotiation skills to address conflict with colleagues in organizations.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 530 - Training for the Trainer Participants in this course will examine various elements for designing and implementing educational programs and training sessions in organizational settings. Topics include adult learning principles, planning learning experiences, teaching/learning strategies and evaluation outcomes. As part of the course, each participant is expected to design an educational program and conduct a mini-training session demonstrating course principles and facilitation skills.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 532 - Computers for Managers: The Information Toolbox The information age has its tools, no less than the manufacturing age before it. This class introduces the programs most frequently used to retrieve, analyze, and display data on personal computers.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 533 - Strategic Management This course will pull together and apply your knowledge of the various business areas through having you think and act as a general business manager. Of utmost importance will be business strategy and how the various functional disciplines are integrated into strategy for a company. We will therefore study approaches to developing, implementing and analyzing strategies. Our methods of study will include readings and case analysis, and may also include a computer simulation and/or the development of your own business plan.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GSA 513 Financial Management, GSA 495 Marketing Management, GSA 491 Applying the Behavioral Sciences to Management or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 534 - Financial Management II This course introduces the advanced student of finance to the theory and application of decisions required of the chief financial officer. Advanced topics of study include capital structure and the cost of capital, capital budgeting, financing techniques, leverage, dividend policy, valuation, mergers and acquisitions. The use of case analysis, readings, and class discussion enable the student to assume the role of the financial manager in addressing the questions and issues raised in the course.
Prerequisites:
GSA 513 Financial Management or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 535 - Production and Operations Management
This course introduces the student to the basic principles and practices of production and operations management. The emphasis is on application and theory. Major areas include: decision-making, forecasting, work system design, facilities planning and design, inventory control, and quality assurance.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: GSA 496 Business Quantitative Tools and Statistics or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 536 - Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management This course will provide students with a basic understanding of the fundamental theories and approaches to making investment decisions. Covering both the debt and equity markets, with primary focus on the equity markets, it will examine the basic structure and functioning of securities markets; explore core theories central to investment management, including the efficient market hypothesis, the Markowitz portfolio model and the capital asset pricing model; analyze how to value and discriminate among investment opportunities; review recent portfolio management trends, including fund management and derivative securities; and provide an opportunity for students to construct and manage a hypothetical investment portfolio. The course will emphasize a practical, hands-on approach, with assignments based on core concepts and typical “real-world” analysis. The prime objective of this course is to make the student an intelligent consumer of investment information.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GSA 513 Financial Management or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 537 - Planning and Control Systems This course examines the major administrative techniques that managers and planners use in managing organizations. The following techniques are employed: operational analysis, program analysis, network analysis (P.E.R.T.), program budgeting (P.P.B.S.), management information systems (M.I.S.), management by objectives (M.B.O.), and others.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 538 - Systems Thinking: A Management Perspective “Systems Thinking” is one of the most important advancements in how to think and how to effectively communicate complex organizational problems. Systems Thinking focuses management’s attention from dealing with symptoms to addressing the root causes of problems. Students will have an opportunity to use system tools to identify, analyze, and resolve problems in their organizations.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 540 - Total Quality Management This course is designed to help students understand and apply methods for improving organizational performance and quality in both manufacturing and service organizations. Six major areas are considered: Planning & Forecasting; Financial Implications; Problem ID; Problem Selection; Process Monitoring; and Employee Performance Evaluation. A world class manufacturing company is examined in depth, and each section looks at examples from service companies. Extensive use of the computer, cases, analytical techniques and quantitative analysis are involved. Strongly recommended: GSA 513 and MS Excel familiarity or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 541 - Managing Information Systems
This course presents concepts that managers need for effective use and management of information systems. Topics include basic technological and managerial aspects of system implementation, strategic uses of information technology, and management and control of information systems.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 542 - Business and Nonprofit Organizations–A Comparative Analysis This course focuses on what for-profit and nonprofit organizations can learn from each other. Through case studies and management simulations, students have an opportunity to compare and contrast the similarities and differences in mission, marketing strategies, and performance management and evaluation systems.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 546 - Comparative Management and International Business Managing an international enterprise requires knowledge and skills in finance, marketing, management - in every aspect of running a business - beyond what domestic operations require. Although the instructor’s expertise will shape the course, its content may include a computer-based simulation, behavioral simulations, elements of country-specific data and culture, and principles and theories used in international business. Students will learn to work more effectively across borders.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 550 - Digital Futures Digital technology is exerting major changes in telecommunications, health-care, education, and other knowledge-based industries. Billions of dollars are riding on the outcome. This course explores the technical, business, social, legal, and ethical implications of this new world, via class discussions, assigned readings, and student research and reports.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 551 - Human Resource Management This course is designed to cover a broad spectrum of Human Resource areas: job design and analysis, human resource planning recruitment and selection, training and development, performance appraisal, wage and salary systems, health and safety, and employee and union relations. Consideration will also be given to government regulations, legal requirements and contemporary issues in human resource management.
Credits: 3 cr.
Miscellaneous Notes:
A $100 e-College fee will be charged.
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GSA 552 - Negotiations and Labor Relations This is a negotiations course that focuses on grievance cases in the field of Labor Relations. Extensive classroom participation representing management and labor allows exploration of various methods of dispute settlement including contract considerations, mediation, arbitration, and grievances. The course also surveys the history of the American Labor Movement, the development of labor law, and analysis of the techniques and strategies of collective bargaining both for management and labor in the private and public sectors.
Credits: 3 cr.
Crosslisted: Cross-listed with GED 552.
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Labor Management Relations
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GSA 554 - Professional Effectiveness In this course students learn to develop and refine skills that will enhance their professional effectiveness. We will focus on ways to enhance credibility, build stronger professional relationships and improve work habits by strengthening communication, time management and stress management skills. Students will complete action plans for specific topic areas and design a final project demonstrating integration of course concepts.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 556 - Total Compensation This course examines the methodology used in determining effective compensation and benefits systems. Topics include job analysis and evaluation; point factor, ranking and classification systems; performance appraisal; team based rewards; group health and welfare benefit programs; qualified retirement plans; flexible benefits; and the legal requirements affecting compensation and benefits administration.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 559 - International Finance The course addresses unique issues and opportunities facing the international financial manager. Topics include foreign exchange rates, risk management, multinational funds, flow mechanisms, international financial markets, foreign trade transactions, and global investment management. Students make decisions regarding foreign exchange exposure positions and management of a global and regional equity portfolio, and follow current developments in the international financial markets.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GSA 513 Financial Management I or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 561 - International Marketing International Marketing exposes the student to the application of marketing techniques to the global marketplace. The course addresses the changing economic, social, and political variables that a firm must deal with when it begins marketing its product or service outside the United States. The course also focuses on how the various elements of the marketing mix can be adapted in response to these variables in order to penetrate foreign markets.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GSA 495 Marketing Management or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 562 - Sales and Sales Management This course gives the student an overview of the sales function in a marketing-oriented organization. The course addresses what makes an effective sales strategy and presentation, and how the sales operation and sales people are managed in the context of an organization’s overall marketing objectives.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GSA 495 Marketing Management or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 563 - Sales Promotion and Advertising Sales Promotion and Advertising focuses on the management of the entire sales promotion function. The course includes an in-depth analysis of the uses, advantages, and disadvantages of advertising, personal sales, public relations, and non-advertising promotional techniques. Through a combination of readings, case studies, and simulations, students will focus on the ways marketing managers develop a promotional mix which best achieves organizational communication goals.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GSA 495 Marketing Management or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 564 - New Product Development This course focuses on the process of creating and marketing new products (or services). The course runs through the entire cycle of new product development, from identification of opportunities, design, testing and improvement, and introduction in the marketplace, to management of the product life cycle.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GSA 495 Marketing Management or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 579 - Researching Electronically and Publishing Web Content This course equips students to be effective online researchers and publishers of information for the Web. Students will address Vermont and national information literacy standards in their teaching as the standards apply to the K-12 classroom. Web publishing will cover basic design, usability, and development of web pages for targeted audiences and the social web. The convergence of information literacy skills with emerging computer technologies, social networking and ethical concerns of digital copyright law will also be covered.
Prerequisites:
Credits: 3 cr.
Crosslisted: Cross-listed with GED 579.
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GSA 582 - Advanced Uses of the Internet The Internet and World Wide Web provide opportunities to affect learning and promote process innovation. Using the Internet, participants develop Web-based resources to enhance learning and administrative innovation by designing web pages using FrontPage. Students gain a thorough understanding of the technology behind the Internet and issues which drive the Internet’s popularity.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: Familiarity with Windows, e-mail and word processing, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 586 - Digital Media Digital media expand student engagement with knowledge-based and experiential learning. Through this hands-on course, educators build technical and creative skills to first develop and reflect on their own digital media projects and then explore practical ways to integrate them into their individual curriculum. Topics include video production, digital photography, website development, animation, audio editing, and the use of content delivery tools such as MP3 players, webcasts, and streaming media. This course fulfills the technology requirement for arts licensure candidates and is an elective in both the arts in education and technology M.Ed. concentrations.
Prerequisites:
Credits: 3 cr.
Crosslisted: Cross-listed with GED 596.
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Multimedia Technology
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GSA 591 - Special Topics This course is offered on current topics when the need arises. This enables the curriculum to adapt to changes quickly.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 596 - Leadership Seminar II Continuation of GSA 595. During the Spring semester the focus is on the team.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GSA 595 Leadership Seminar I.
Credits: 3 cr.
When Offered: (Spring)
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GSA 598 - Thesis Seminar The thesis is an elective for students who wish to do primary research on a topic of choice in Administration/Management. Students not completing the course in one semester will receive an “XT” (Extended for Thesis Work) grade and will have the two following semesters to complete the thesis and defense. Therefore, the student registers only when they have retained an advisor and are ready to write. An Independent Study form must accompany registration for GSA 598.
Prerequisites:
Completion or near completion of all previous course work. Must have an approved hypothesis or problem statement in order to register.
Credits: 3 cr.
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GSA 600 - Series A student may select up to three one-credit courses to replace one three-credit elective in their M.S.A. Unless a student chooses the Nonprofit Management Area of specialization, no more than three one-credit electives will be accepted as part of the degree.
Credits: 1 cr.
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GSA 605 - The Nonprofit Organization This course consists of an introduction and overview of the key aspects of nonprofit management: mission, structure, policies, funding, and accountability. The course also covers nonprofit trends, staff and board relationships and development, legal requirements and the challenge of balancing social mission with effective management. It offers novice nonprofit managers a grasp of the challenges while offering experienced professionals an opportunity to delve into some provocative issues.
Credits: 1 cr.
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GSA 606 - Volunteer Management Current trends shaping our country will significantly affect volunteer-based agencies, requiring them to become more creative and open-minded in developing the structure of programs and the policies that govern them. This course helps to better position volunteer programs for the future by including discussions on volunteer policy and procedures, identifying ways to utilize volunteers to develop good volunteer-staff relationships, and the volunteer manager as change agent.
Credits: 1 cr.
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GSA 607 - Issues in Nonprofit Management Seminar
This course will examine key issues in managing nonprofit organizations in today’s rapidly changing environment. Current developments in government policy, funding streams, accountability and regulations will guide discussion and problem solving sessions. The course is designed to give participants both a theoretical and practical overview of the issues and approaches to managing and leading dynamic and successful organizations. A basic knowledge of the nonprofit sector is assumed of all students.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and pre-class work is required of students who have not taken GSA 605, 628, or 640, or who have other demonstrated experience and knowledge of the sector.
Credits: 1 cr.
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GSA 609 - Financial Management Issues for Nonprofits This course takes a systems approach to the topic. It assumes needs can be met with a single financial management system. In order to accomplish this, those who provide the input and direct the output from the system must understand the basic workings of the entire system. The course provides participants with the knowledge and tools to participate in the development, maintenance, and use of an effective accounting/financial management system within a nonprofit.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GSA 494 Accounting for Managers or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1 cr.
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GSA 617 - Preparing a Small Business Plan To achieve best results, a small business manager must understand the significance of planning in developing a small business. Planning reduces the risk of failure, permits development of growth objectives, and establishes a timetable for pulling together the major areas of responsibility in small business management including production, marketing, finance, personal, and legal requirements. This seminar focuses on the small business planning process.
Credits: 1 cr.
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GSA 626 - Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations This course focuses on applying marketing concepts in a nonprofit setting. Designed for those actively involved in administration and service delivery, this course enables students to identify and begin work on marketing challenges facing their organizations. Key topics include: knowing customers, publics, and competition; developing marketing strategies to meet long-term goals; communications and public relations; attracting resources; and introducing marketing into the organization.
Credits: 1 cr.
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GSA 628 - Strategic Planning For Nonprofits This course is designed for the professional who has never participated in a planning process or who is interested in reviewing the process. It is an opportunity to begin planning or to provide training to those responsible for it. The course explains decisions and processes that enable a nonprofit to grow into its ideal state. Topics include planning and organizational conflict; establishing the bottom line; and program versus organizational strategies.
Credits: 1 cr.
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GSA 629 - Public Policy and the Nonprofit Sector Nonprofit organizations interact with government in complex ways: as advocate and watchdog, as program developer and implementer, as government contractor and beneficiary. In this course, students will examine the complexity of that relationship, with special attention to the role of nonprofit organizations in public policy development, government budgeting, and administrative regulation. Using current, real world examples, students will gain hands-on experience in issue development, legislative and budget tracking, media strategy, and more.
Credits: 1 cr.
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GSA 633 - Multiculturalism in the Workplace Traditional management methods often assume a homogenous workforce. However, dramatic changes are occurring within organizations. This course explores the ideals and realities of multiculturalism. Major areas of focus include E.E.O. laws and non-discrimination regulations, leadership skills required to manage a diverse workplace, and ways managers can create an environment capitalizing on the richness of diversity.
Credits: 1 cr.
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GSA 640 - The Nonprofit Board Students will learn the unique contribution a board makes to a nonprofit organization and what is needed to ensure its success. The class explores the structure, composition, and functions of a board, as well as the difference between board and staff roles. Through this course students determine what it takes to build a better board.
Credits: 1 cr.
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GSA 650 - Mediation and Negotiation This course focuses on conflict resolution in the workplace. Students examine sources of conflict, communication styles, problem-solving skills, opportunities that conflict presents, and responses to conflict. Students gain an understanding of behaviors in conflict and apply a number of methods for addressing conflict including negotiation and mediation.
Credits: 1 cr.
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Formerly: Conflict Resolution
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GSA 681 - Resource Planning and Grant Writing This course approaches fundraising from a theoretical standpoint and moves quickly to hands-on practice: The primary focus is researching and writing proposals to funding sources. Students work on examples from their workplace or volunteer assignment. The concentration is on theory, analysis, real situations, group work, interactive exercises, and critiques.
Credits: 1 cr.
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Formerly: Grant Writing
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GSA 686 - Independent Study Under special circumstances, when a course is not offered during a given semester, or when there is an irresolvable scheduling conflict, a student may complete some course work on an independent basis. The student must have the approval of a faculty sponsor and the director. The student, with the supervisor, would outline in proposal form the objectives, topics, evaluation mechanisms, and outside source material. The form must be signed by both student and advisor and submitted to the director.
Credits: 1-3 cr.
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GSA 687 - Directed Readings These options are provided for matriculated students to study in an area not covered through existing courses. With an advisor, students must complete an Independent Study or Directed Readings form outlining the course purpose, objectives, evaluation mechanisms, and outside source material. The form must be submitted to the Director for approval, the readings should be completed in one semester, and registration must be completed by the third week of the semester.
Credits: 1-3 cr.
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GSL 500 - Foundations of Linguistics This course provides an overview of topics and issues in language and linguistics. It covers basic concepts and terminology in the major areas of phonology and phonetics, morphology, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics, pragmatics, psychology of language, and language acquisition.
Credits: 4 cr.
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GSL 502 - English Grammar This course provides an introduction to the study of grammar, with special attention to areas of difficulty for learners of English as a second or foreign language. A comprehensive overview of the structure of English is presented, together with insights about its functional applications.
Credits: 4 cr.
Miscellaneous Notes:
Requirements for PreK-12 ESL Licensure and Endorsement programs include as 20-hour grade 7-12 practicum.
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GSL 503 - Language Processing and Acquisition This course will introduce the psychology, biology, and acquisition of language processes. Students will consider how language is represented in the mind and brain, how this knowledge is accessed and used during comprehension and production, and how children acquire this system quickly and effortlessly despite variable input.
Credits: 2 cr.
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GSL 506 - Master’s Seminar This course will introduce students to the discourse community of TESOL in the field of Applied Linguistics and develop the ability to read critically in the field and to write competently about topics in the field. By the mid-point of the Master’s Seminar, students make the decision to either write a Thesis or complete a Capstone Paper.
Credits: 2 cr.
Miscellaneous Notes:
This course should be taken early in the program.
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GSL 520 - Computer Assisted Language Learning Participants learn how to incorporate computer technology into lessons that enhance the skills of English language learners (K-12, adult) through project-based activities, including newsletters, animated slide shows, and free Web-based quizzes, rubrics, audio, or video. Participants construct an interactive/collaborative Web space (Web 2.0), review current research, and follow the professional dialogue about technology in the classroom. They discuss the effectiveness of technological media through peer reviews and critical evaluation of Web sites and/or software.
Credits: 4 cr.
Miscellaneous Notes:
Course meets requirements for ESL licensure. Requirements: Competence in the MAC or Windows operating system (WinXP or higher), basic file management, Internet navigation, e-mail, and word-processing. Must be able to store large files (Flash drive, personal Web account). A $90 e-College Lab fee will be charged.
Crosslisted: Cross-listed with GED 565.
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GSL 521 - Classroom Technology for English Language Learners K-12 This practical introduction focuses on the needs of young English learners in public schools. Participants will examine how technology supports language and content learning, increase their knowledge of useful websites and software resources, and learn how to use a variety of appropriate technology, such as computers, projectors, recorders, players, video, etc. Requirement: Familiarity with and after-class access to Windows 2000 and above.
Credits: 2 cr.
Miscellaneous Notes:
Required for PreK-12 ESL Licensure.
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GSL 542 - Theory and Method in Language Teaching This course addresses the most current theories of first and second language acquisition across different age and developmental levels as well as across diverse cultural groupings. Content covers: effects of age, attitude, human learning styles, personality, socio-cultural factors, affective factors, and first language on learning a second language, needs of the learner, the role of the teacher and the application of methodology in developing communicative competence in a second language.
Credits: 4 cr.
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GSL 543 - Teaching of Oral Skills in ESOL Relevant theoretical issues as well as demonstration and discussion of materials and techniques for teaching the skills of listening, speaking, and pronunciation to all levels and all ages in various environments are the foci of this course.
Credits: 4 cr.
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GSL 544 - Teaching Reading and Writing in ESOL The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of current theories in teaching reading and writing to second-language learners. The course discusses the basic reading and writing skills that second-language learners need, presents a framework of methods and techniques to teach these skills, and suggests curricular assessment techniques for selecting and evaluating instructional strategies and materials.
Credits: 4 cr.
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GSL 546 - K-12 Literacy for ESOL This course explores the following topics: the process of emergent literacy and decoding for younger and older English learners in schools; the difference between first and second-language literacy acquisition; the role of oral language development in reading and writing; assessment of reading levels with narrative and informational text; and planning standards-based literacy lessons and assessments. The practicum will provide opportunities to observe and deliver instruction and assessment in emergent literacy.
Credits: 4 cr.
Miscellaneous Notes:
Required for PreK-12 ESL Licensure and Endorsement programs. Involves a 20 hour grades K-6 practicum.
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GSL 547 - ESOL in the Content Areas This course covers material essential to ESL teachers who plan to teach in U.S. K-12 classrooms. The course is designed to develop skill and knowledge in two critical elements of teaching culturally and linguistically diverse K-12 classes: 1) differentiating content instruction to accommodate linguistic and cultural diversity, and 2) integrating instruction in Academic English into content lessons. In addition, students will learn about assessing and accommodating learning differences (including giftedness) in the ELL student population. The practicum, which includes focused observation in content classrooms, is required for licensure/endorsement purposes and for integration of course material.
Credits: 4 cr.
Miscellaneous Notes:
Required for PreK-12 ESL Licensure and Endorsement programs. Involves a 20 hour grades 7-12 practicum.
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GSL 563 - Content-Based Instruction and English for Special Purposes Principles and procedures for a content-based approach to teaching English for general, academic, and special purposes are presented. Topics include an overview of CBLI and ESP, text and needs analysis, materials development, and issues of assessment. A practical experience component and a course project apply the procedures of CBLI to developing a unit of classroom instruction.
Credits: 2 cr.
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GSL 564 - Literature in TESOL Utilizing the various literary genres, participants examine and explore creative ways of helping ESL/EFL students understand and interpret literature more effectively in their study of language and exploration of self and others. Special attention is given to interactive and collaborative student-centered learning activities. Offered as a face-to-face and an online course.
Credits: 2 cr.
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GSL 565 - Grammar in the Classroom I This is a practical, hands-on workshop in which a number of important grammar points are examined from the point of view of the classroom teacher. Our cooperative efforts are directed toward the development of appealing and creative contexts and activities for the presentation and practice of these points. Grammar points to be covered are: the simple present, the simple past and future, the perfect tenses, the continuous aspect, negatives, questions, nouns, pronouns, articles, prepositions, and modals.
Credits: 2 cr.
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GSL 566 - Grammar in the Classroom II This is a continuation of GSL 565 Grammar in the Classroom I. Grammar points to be covered are: phrasal verbs, adjectives, adjective clauses, adverbs, determiers, word order, gerunds and infinitives, logical connectors (including participial phrases), conditionals, noun clauses and indirect speech, and the passive voice.
Prerequisites:
GSL 565
Credits: 2 cr.
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GSL 575 - Ideas That Work in TESOL This course examines and practices a variety of techniques for teaching language skills, with discussion of the theory behind them. Special attention is paid to the communicative aspect of language acquisition and use through drama techniques, games, role-play, simulation and innovative ways to deal with grammatical structures and other problem areas of English.
Credits: 2 cr.
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GSL 600 - Teaching Vocabulary in ESOL This course presents an overview of lexical semantics and vocabulary acquisition and examines the principles and procedures of teaching vocabulary in the ESL/EFL classroom. Topics include explicit and implicit vocabulary learning, a ‘lexical approach’ to developing language proficiency, and assessment of vocabulary knowledge. A practical experience component and a course project develop both theoretical and practical aspects of the course.
Credits: 2 cr.
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GSL 602 - Intercultural Communication Lectures, readings, case studies, films, and cross-cultural simulation exercises form the basis of discussions on the following topics: theories of communication, culture and perception, stereotyping, prejudice, ethnocentricism, culture shock, and nonverbal communication.
Credits: 2 cr.
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GSL 604 - Second Language Acquisition This course introduces language teachers to the relationship between the acquisition of one’s native language and languages learned after childhood, and to the social constraints on second language acquisition. Contending models of second language acquisition are evaluated, and applications to language instruction are demonstrated with examples from language learners.
Prerequisites:
GSL 500, 502, 542
Credits: 2 cr.
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GSL 606 - Curriculum and Syllabus Design This course examines curriculum and syllabus planning for TESOL programs with respect to assessing the needs of different learners; setting realistic goals; surveying existing programs; examining the purposes of curriculum and syllabus; and evaluating various syllabus types. Participants relate this information to a particular teaching situation and develop an outline of a curriculum and appropriate syllabi.
Credits: 2 cr.
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GSL 608 - Error Analysis and Correction The purpose of this course is two-fold: a) to examine approaches in error/discourse analysis of second language learners’ language; b) to provide an opportunity for participants to analyze text produced by TESOL students and to design instructional materials based on their analysis.
Credits: 2 cr.
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GSL 609 - Discourse Analysis and Application This course will introduce students to the most current literature in discourse analysis application in second language teaching. Students will be introduced to the teaching of language for communications, develop an understanding of language at the discourse level and of the relationships of form and meaning that relate coherently to an external communicative function or purpose and a given audience, and become familiar with the challenges that English learners face in real life settings. Students will also become familiar with a framework to identify, describe and explain discourse level errors, and develop lesson plans based on their analysis of an international student’s writing sample.
Credits: 2 cr.
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GSL 611 - Sociopragmatics This course focuses on sociocultural and pragmatic issues relevant to first and other language acquisition, use, and interpretation. Issues examined include language planning, language and gender, language and power, deixis, speech acts and conversation analysis.
Credits: 2 cr.
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GSL 612 - Bilingualism and Multicultural Education This course explores bilingualism first as a worldwide phenomenon, including its acquisition by children and adults. It then moves to bilingual development in education with special reference to linguistically and culturally diverse English learners in U.S. schools, focusing on the cognitive, political, and socio-cultural issues involved in educating them. Finally, the course addresses such multicultural topics as cross-cultural awareness; how acculturation affects learning; the home cultures of English learners both locally and nationally; and outreach connections with the families and communities of local English learners.
Credits: 3 cr.
Miscellaneous Notes:
Required for PreK-12 ESL Licensure and Endorsement programs.
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GSL 620 - Principles of Testing and Assessment in Language Teaching This course give teachers-in-training a basic understanding of assessment in TESOL. The class sessions include brief input and discussion of weekly topics and review and critique of standardized assessment instruments. Course tasks will include critique and development of test prompts and items, statistical and pedagogical analyses of test information, test review and evaluation, a course project and a final class project presentation.
Credits: 2 cr.
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GSL 621 - Classroom Testing and Assessment This course builds on GSL 620 and prepares teachers-in-training to develop a classroom assessment program for English Language courses. Course topics focus on both principles and procedures for testing and assessment of language skills and systems. Participants will critique and develop language tests, grading schemes and feedback instruments. The course project is to develop an assessment program for a selected group of learners.
Prerequisites:
GSL 620
Credits: 2 cr.
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GSL 655 - Language Learning & Assessment for Children This course introduces ESOL and other content area teachers to the following topics concerning school-age learners: linguistic and cognitive development, instructional methods suitable for young learners; the difference between summative and formative assessment; and the principles of assessment-drive language curriculum an instruction, including backward design.
Credits: 3 cr.
Miscellaneous Notes:
Required for PreK-12 ESL Licensure and Endorsement programs.
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GSL 670 - Independent Research in TESOL Restricted to candidates with sufficient background for self-directed study in a specific area not covered in regular course offerings. The student must have the approval of a faculty supervisor and the Director. The student must then develop a research proposal and complete an Independent Research form, signed by the student and supervisor, and submitted to the Director for final approval.
Credits: 2 cr.
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GSL 685 - Practicum I: Seminar/Observation Students may assist in an ESOL adult class to gain awareness of ELL needs, observe the connection between objectives, activities, and assessment, identify techniques and strategies, create lesson plans, and teach part or whole lessons.
Credits: 2 cr.
Miscellaneous Notes:
Should be taken in the first or second semester.
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GSL 688 - Practicum II: Classroom Teaching Students serve as classroom interns in department programs, area schools, and a variety of other institutions. Activities include classroom observation, conferences for planning and feedback, and twenty hours of classroom teaching. Should be taken in the student’s final semester.
Prerequisites:
At least two of GSL 542, 543, and 544; GSL 685.
Credits: 2 cr.
Miscellaneous Notes:
Should be taken in the student’s final semester.
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GSL 689 - Special Seminar in TESOL Readings and discussions on selected topics vary in this course, but they center on current issues, principles, practices, and problems in second language teaching.
Credits: 2 cr.
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