May 19, 2024  
2008-09 NSU Graduate Catalog 
    
2008-09 NSU Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • HIED 5910 - Thesis Experience

    1-6 Hours. Students will complete their final research thesis and/or grant proposal experience under faculty supervision. Note: Continuous enrollment is required from the date of enrollment until completion, or until the students’ six year degree limit expires.
  
  • HIST 4303 - Historical Geography of the United States #

    3 Hours. A study of the geographical environment of past periods in American history and the geographical influences on the development of the United States. Note: Credit may not be earned in both History 4303 and Geography 4303.
  
  • HIST 4383 - Europe in the Twentieth Century#

    3 Hours. The changing role of Europe during the 20th and 21st centuries. Special focus is placed upon the era since 1945 with an analysis of the political, social, and economic problems encountered by the Europeans who have been forced to become interdependent in the face of the shit of power to other areas of the world.
  
  • HIST 4423 - American Colonial Period #

    3 Hours. The history of America from earliest times to national independence.
  
  • HIST 4443 - Union and Democracy: U.S. 1783-1845#

    3 Hours. The background and nature of the constitution; the origin and development of political parties; the conflict between nationalism and sectionalism; foreign policy and territorial expansion.
  
  • HIST 4453 - Division and Reunion: U.S. 1845-1877 #

    3 Hours. The political, economic, and cultural aspects of sectionalism as the background of the Civil War; the constitutional, political, and economic effects of the war.
  
  • HIST 4463 - New Nationalism

    3 Hours. This course emphasizes the rise of American industry along with attendant social and political problems, the reactions to industrialism in the Progressive era, the emergence of the United States as a world power, and America’s role in World War I.
  
  • HIST 4473 - Recent American History #

    3 Hours. Emphasis on the political issues and the role of the United States in international affairs since 1919.
  
  • HIST 4483 - Contemporary American Issues #

    3 Hours. Contemporary issues of major historical significance.
  
  • HIST 4503 - History of the American South #

    3 Hours. A study of the economic, intellectual, political, and social characteristics which have molded this region of the United States from the colonial period to the present day.
  
  • HIST 4513 - American Social History #

    3 Hours. A history of major social groups and movements and their impact on American culture, politics, and economy.
  
  • HIST 4533 - History of the Southwest #

    3 Hours. The economic, political and social history of the Southwest from colonization to 1912.
  
  • HIST 4623 - American Diplomatic History #

    3 Hours. Basic trends in American foreign policy from 1777 to the present, emphasizing both elements of continuity and change. Twentieth century developments and policy since 1945 given special emphasis.
  
  • HIST 4633 - Trans-Mississippi West Frontier #

    3 Hours. A study of the exploration, occupation, and settlement of Western America.
  
  • HIST 4663 - American Intellectual History #

    3 Hours. A history of ideas, intellectuals, and intellectual movements in the United States from the colonial period to the present.
  
  • HIST 4673 - American Constitutional History #

    3 Hours. A study of significant constitutional issues in the history of the United States.
  
  • HIST 4713 - History of the Afro-American #

    3 Hours. The influence and contributions of the Afro-American on the quality of American life.
  
  • HIST 4733 - History of the Five Civilized Tribes #

    3 Hours. A study of the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole tribes from their evolution and growth in the southeast part of the U.S., their eventual displacement and influences in the Oklahoma lands.
  
  • HIST 4743 - History of the Plains Indians #

    3 Hours. This course is a detailed study of the Indian tribes of the Great Plains. It includes the cultural and social institutions of the tribes and the impact of contact with the Non-Indians as well as federal policy upon the tribes.
  
  • HIST 5031 - Graduate Readings in U.S. History

    1 Hours. Graduate-level individual study in a particular phase of, or period in U.S. history. The scope of the reading project is determined by the directing instructor.
  
  • HIST 5133 - Ancient Greece and Rome

    3 Hours. An advanced, graduate course surveying Greco-Roman history from the dawn of Greek civilization to the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Emphasis on the social, political, economic, and intellectual history of classical Greece and imperial Rome.
  
  • HIST 5151 - Readings in Pre-Modern European History

    1 Hours. Graduate-level individual study on a theme in history of Europe before the French Revolution. The topic will be determined in consultation with the directing instructor.
  
  • HIST 5181 - Problems in History of Pre-Modern Europe

    1 Hours. Graduate-level individual study on a theme in the history of Europe prior to the French Revolution. The topic will be determined in consultation with the directing instructor.
  
  • HIST 5243 - European Religious & Intellectual Life 300-1750

    3 Hours. Graduate-level study of religious ideas and movements as well as the social, scientific, political, and economic thought of the medieval and early modern periods.
  
  • HIST 5253 - Early Modern Britain

    3 Hours. An advanced course dealing with Britain from the late fifteenth to the early eighteenth century. Emphasis will be on the rise of Protestantism, the rise of parliament and constitutional thought, the English Revolution, and British colonization.
  
  • HIST 5260 - Seminar: Ancient-Medieval Europe

    1-6 Hours. Individual investigation and group discussion of selected problems in historical interpretation. Note: May be repeated to a maximum of six hours credit.
  
  • HIST 5283 - The French Revolution and Napoleonic Era

    3 Hours. Analyzes the collapse of the Old Regime in Europe, the development of revolutionary France, the French Imperium, and the Settlement of 1815.
  
  • HIST 5313 - Contemporary World History

    3 Hours. Developments in Europe and Asia, with primary emphasis on international relations since 1930, designed to provide background for understanding selected problems and issues of American foreign policy today.
  
  • HIST 5323 - Modern France

    3 Hours. An advanced course focusing on modern France from the reign of Louis XIV to the present day. Emphasis is placed upon political and constitutional developments as well as economic and social changes during the past three centuries.
  
  • HIST 5343 - Intellectual & Social History of Modern Europe

    3 Hours. An advanced, graduate course focusing on the major social and intellectual theories of Europe with an analysis of their impact upon European social and political life. The time period will cover the Age of the Enlightenment to the present.
  
  • HIST 5353 - The Soviet Period and After

    3 Hours. The development of the modern Soviet State in the 20th Century, including the ideological, social, economic, and political foundation. Course also explores the development of the Russian Federation following the Soviet Era.
  
  • HIST 5370 - Seminar: Modern European History

    1-6 Hours. Individual investigation and group discussion of selected problems in historical interpretation. Note: May be repeated to a maximum of six hours credit.
  
  • HIST 5403 - Contemporary American History

    3 Hours. American political and international developments since 1930, designed to provide background for understanding selected problems and issues today.
  
  • HIST 5413 - History of Modern Germany

    3 Hours. An advanced study of modern Germany from the rise of Prussia and the unification of the nation in the 19th century to the present day. Emphasis will be placed upon the two world wars and the Nazi Regime.
  
  • HIST 5430 - Seminar: U.S. History

    1-6 Hours. Individual investigation and group discussion of selected problems in historical interpretation. Note: May be repeated to a maximum of six hours credit.
  
  • HIST 5583 - The American Experience

    1-6 Hours. Examines specific periods, geographical regions, or themes in American History. Note: May be repeated with different topics to a maximum of six hours credit.
  
  • HUM 4000 - Seminar in Humanities #

    1-6 Hours. Designed to address particular issues in the humanities. Specific course content will be announced at time of offering to be selected from, but not limited to, such areas as humanities in public school curriculum, strategies for teaching humanities, and appreciation. Note: Any combination of courses in this sequence may be taken for a maximum of six hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of general humanities requirement.
  
  • HUM 4110 - Seminar in Humanities #

    1-6 Hours. Course content to be determined each semester offered and will be selected from, but not limited to, the following: painting in America, music in America, the plastic arts and architecture in America. Note: Any combination of courses in this sequence may be taken for a maximum of six hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of general humanities requirement.
  
  • HUM 5900 - Seminar: Global Humanities

    1-6 Hours. The study of various civilizations which may include: Western Eurasia, Middle East, Mediterranean, Western Europe, India, China, Greek, etc. Note: Any combination may be taken for a maximum of six hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of general humanities requirement.
  
  • INDM 5003 - Industrial Systems Analysis

    3 Hours. Designed to familiarize the student with production and manufacturing systems, their operation and related problems. The student is expected to learn the technique of identification and approaches to operational solutions of problems encountered in production. Prerequisite: Students must have completed an undergraduate production operations course.
  
  • INDM 5013 - Human Relations in Industry

    3 Hours. A comprehensive analysis of understanding and dealing effectively with human problems in organizations. Note: Topics include: work motivation and productivity, job conflict, work groups and teams, power and politics, and working with an understanding of the organization.
  
  • INDM 5043 - Workplace Safety

    3 Hours. A study of federal regulations and compliance. Developing systematic and continuing programs in safety management, particularly as it relates to business and industry and its economic impact.
  
  • INDM 5053 - Labor-Management Relations

    3 Hours. A study of the inter-relationship of management and labor including an analysis of the instruction and philosophies of management and unions, collective bargaining, labor stoppage, and management strategies.
  
  • INDM 5063 - Manufacturing Planning and Control Systems

    3 Hours. A study of acquisition, storage, distribution, and management of industrial materials, systems design in materials management, inventory control, and cost estimating.
  
  • INDM 5073 - Synergistic Experience /Thesis

    3 Hours. The synergistic experience is an identification of an industrial problem in a cooperating industry and presentation of an operational solution to the problem that is acceptable and workable. Students who cannot identify a cooperating industry may choose the thesis option. Note: The student will identify a research topic and write a thesis under the direction of a graduate faculty member. Prerequisite: Twenty-four hours of graduate study.
  
  • INDM 5080 - Problems in Industry and Technology

    1-3 Hours. Independent study under the direction of a designated faculty member. Note: Content is based on student need. Problems include readings, creative work, problem solving and special projects.
  
  • INDM 5093 - Managing for Total Quality

    3 Hours. Designed to familiarize the student with implementation of total quality management systems for productivity and quality improvement. ISO standards, TQM concepts, Six Sigma and other global initiatives.
  
  • INDM 5103 - Strategies for Computer Utilization in Industry

    3 Hours. Study of advanced computer applications including: simulation, SPC, solid modeling, CAD/CAM, graphics, and their incorporation in the work environment.
  
  • INDM 5113 - Synchronous Manufacturing

    3 Hours. A study illustrating how to maximize a production firm’s total throughput. Total organizational effectiveness measured in cash flow, profit, and return on investment will be the focus.
  
  • INDM 5123 - Industrial Economics

    3 Hours. A study of economic principles applicable to industrial firms. Relevant issues include the theory of production, the estimation of production and cost functions, break even analysis, and capital budgeting.
  
  • INDM 5133 - Industrial Organizational Behavior

    3 Hours. A course designed to familiarize students with the development of workplace organizations and the historical forces that shape them. Focuses on the individual in the world of work. Analyzes the human element in the structure of manufacturing plants and its related management and worker organizations. Concerned with the organizational dimensions of power and applied problems that face industry and employees.
  
  • INDM 5143 - Environmental Management

    3 Hours. An overview of the federal and international environment standards. Key components include: CAA, CWA, SDWA, RCRA, SARA, CERCLA, and FIFRA. Auditing, DOJ’s mitigating factors and ISO 14000 will be covered.
  
  • INDM 5163 - Industrial Hygiene

    3 Hours. A study of human interaction in the operations of manufacturing environment as it relates to physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic stresses.
  
  • INDM 5173 - Hazardous Material Management

    3 Hours. Emphasis is placed on management of hazardous materials in the workplace. Note: Topics include flammable, combustible, compressed gases, and cryogenics. Compliance reporting mandates will also be included.
  
  • INDM 5183 - Hazardous Waste Management

    3 Hours. A study of federal regulations dealing with control, storage and disposal of hazardous wastes. Note: Emphasis is on source reduction, recycling, and treatment methods.
  
  • INDM 5193 - Environmental Science

    3 Hours. An overview of fundamental scientific concepts as applied to environmental management. Note: Subject areas include biology, chemistry, geology, microbiology, physics, toxicology and zoology.
  
  • LIBM 5013 - Introduction to Librarianship

    3 Hours. Surveys the history, issues, current trends, technology, and professional development inherent in the school library media profession. Emphasizes the role of the school library media specialist in the school curriculum and provides an introduction to professional organizations, values, and standards.
  
  • LIBM 5023 - Advanced Materials for Children

    3 Hours. Examines resources and services for children in terms of their needs, interests, and abilities. Focus is on evaluation and selection, and the use of multi- media materials in school media centers and classrooms.
  
  • LIBM 5123 - Advanced Administration for Library Media Center

    3 Hours. Provides an in-depth examination of the management and administration of the school library media center. Course covers the basics of organizational structure, planning, budget management, human resource issues and skills, and examines the role of the school library media center in the learning community.
  
  • LIBM 5313 - Advanced Materials for Young Adults

    3 Hours. Surveys literature, periodicals, video, and other formats of interest to support the middle school/high school curriculum. Presents necessary techniques for creating meaningful literature experiences and methods to foster lifelong reading habits.
  
  • LIBM 5413 - Acquisitions and Organization of Library Materials

    3 Hours. Examines basic principles and procedures for obtaining and adding access to various types of materials in a school library media center. Topics include acquisitions, cataloging and classification, circulation, online systems and collection maintenance.
  
  • LIBM 5513 - Information, Resources, and Services

    3 Hours. Explores various resources and methods for locating information. Note: Course also includes the evaluation of individual reference sources and the collection as a whole with regard to reference service and research.
  
  • LIBM 5611 - Library Media Workshop (Author/Illustrator series)

    1 Hours. Provides opportunities for students to broaden their understanding of the writing process and foster an appreciation for literature as they listen to various authors and read the author’s works. A written reflection demonstrates how the author’s works support the curriculum.
  
  • LIBM 5900 - Capstone

    1-2 Hours. Explores the role of the school library media program in the learning community. Emphasis is on completing the professional portfolio as a way of demonstrating the AASL standards and state competencies. Other requirements include reading and discussing professional literature, as well as observation in a library with a certified school library media specialist. Library setting is based on the candidate’s professional goals and past experience. Masters candidates complete a project specific to their needs and interests.
  
  • LIBM 5901 - Practicum

    1 Hours. Explores the role of the school library media program in the learning community. Emphasis is on completing the professional portfolio or a practicum as a way of demonstrating the state competencies and preparing for the certification test given by the state. Other requirements include reading and discussing professional literature, as well as observation in a library with a certified school library media specialist. Library setting is based on the candidate’s professional goals and past experience. Masters candidates complete a project specific to their needs and interests.
  
  • LIBM 5902 - Practicum

    2 Hours. Explores the role of the school library media program in the learning community. Emphasis is on completing the professional portfolio or a practicum as a way of demonstrating the state competencies and preparing for the certification test given by the state. Other requirements include reading and discussing professional literature, as well as observation in a library with a certified school library media specialist. Library setting is based on the candidate’s professional goals and past experience. Masters candidates complete a project specific to their needs and interests.
  
  • LIBM 5921 - National Board Certification Preparation

    1 Hours. Support and technical assistance seminars for those candidates who are seeking National Board Certification in Library Media and Information Technology.
  
  • M C 4043 - Broadcast Writing and Production

    3 Hours. Study and practice in radio news writing, reporting and editing of scripts. Prerequisite: MC 1103, MC 2103, MC 3233.
  
  • M C 4063 - Print Advertising

    3 Hours. Study and practice in selling, creating, and producing newspaper and magazine advertising. The course will also focus on yello page or directory advertising, outdoor advertising, direct mail advertising, and other supplemental types of advertising, including the Internet. Prerequisite: MC 3133, MC 1103, MC 2243, and MC 2103.
  
  • M C 4073 - Broadcast Advertising Production

    3 Hours. “The following courses were not found in the supplied content but, were listed in program requirements. Please review and provide us, if possible, with the correct information.”
  
  • M C 4093 - Advertising Copywriting Layout

    3 Hours. Study and practice in advertising copyrighting and layout for the print and electronic media.
  
  • M C 4333 - Mass Communication Law & Ethics

    3 Hours. Study of legal and ethical issues involving the mass media; including such legal topics as defamation, privacy, obscenity, privilege, access as well as ethical questions involving these and other news, advertising and entertainment issues. Prerequisite: MC 1103, MC 2103, MC 2113, MC 3233 and MC 3133.
  
  • M C 4453 - Public Relations, Writing for Media

    3 Hours. Advanced study and practice in the gathering, writing, and evaluating of news, with an emphasis in the development of story ideas and primary sources of news information. Prerequisite: MC 3133, MC 1103, MC 2243, MC 3233, and MC 2103.
  
  • M C 4983 - Media Internship I

    3 Hours. Supervised practical experience in a media facility; such as a newspaper, radio or television station, public relations operation or advertising agency. Note: Permission of the instructor required.
  
  • M C 4993 - Media Internship II

    3 Hours. Supervised practical experience in a second media facility; such as a newspaper, radio or television station, public relations operation or advertising agency. Note: Permission of the instructor required.
  
  • M C 5010 - Seminar in Mass Communication

    1-3 Hours. Designed to meet the special needs of the student by offering concentrated studies in such areas as advanced reporting techniques, interviewing techniques, current editing practices, etc. Note: Exact focus of course specified in class schedule.
  
  • M C 5053 - Mass Media and Modern Society

    3 Hours. Encompasses an analysis of both the strengths and weaknesses of the media as portrayed in contemporary society.
  
  • M C 5073 - Propaganda Techniques

    3 Hours. Designed to give a detailed analysis of the various propaganda techniques used by the mass media. Case studies of various propaganda techniques included.
  
  • M C 5103 - Research Methods in Communication

    3 Hours. The course provides working knowledge in the methods commonly used in communication studies and the assumptions, practices, and limitations of these methods. Note: The course will also provide an overview of the communication discipline relevant to the beginning graduate student.
  
  • M C 5113 - Color Photography

    3 Hours. Shooting, developing, and printing color photographs. Includes the latest techniques in producing quality color photographs.
  
  • M C 5403 - Television Documentary

    3 Hours. Production, history, and techniques of traditional print advertising campaigns; including foreign newspaper and magazine efforts.
  
  • M C 5423 - Advanced Radio Advertising

    3 Hours. Production, history, techniques of radio advertising campaign; including campaigns from other countries.
  
  • M C 5433 - Non-Traditional Advertising

    3 Hours. Production, history, and techniques of advertising campaigns and non-traditional advertising practices; includes how those practices are applied in other countries.
  
  • M C 5443 - Advanced Television Advertising

    3 Hours. Production, history, techniques of television advertising campaigns; including campaigns from other countries.
  
  • M C 5453 - Corporate Public Relations

    3 Hours. Public relations practices of corporations, including foreign based companies.
  
  • M C 5463 - Political Public Relations

    3 Hours. Instruction in the practices of modern political campaigns, including discussion of general strategy, demographic research, fundraising, communication strategy and grassroots efforts.
  
  • M C 5473 - Organizational Public Relations

    3 Hours. Production, history, and techniques of public relations campaigns developed for educational entities, foundations, and associations. The study will include campaigns in other countries.
  
  • M C 5483 - Recreation Public Relations

    3 Hours. Study of the public relations practices of recreational entities, including foreign based entities.
  
  • M C 5503 - Feature/Documentary Writing

    3 Hours. Writing techniques used in the development of documentaries and features; especially as they relate to the traditional print media.
  
  • M C 5513 - Media Section Writing

    3 Hours. Writing techniques used in the development of different specialty sections of the print and electronic media.
  
  • M C 5633 - Radio Documentary

    3 Hours. Production, history, and techniques of radio documentaries; including foreign radio documentaries.
  
  • M C 5693 - Supervision of Publications

    3 Hours. Instruction in the supervision of publications. Selection of material, editing, production, and school public relations. Particular emphasis on yearbooks, newspaper and annual reports.
  
  • M C 5700 - Seminar in Mass Communication

    1-6 Hours. This course is designed to meet any number of felt needs and the content will vary with the need. Note: May include specialty reporting, problems in editing, or other focus areas in the media. Any courses in this sequence may be taken for a maximum of six hour credit.
  
  • M C 5723 - Legal Media Issues

    3 Hours. Contemporary legal issues which effect media entities, medial practitioners and media consumers.
  
  • M C 5733 - Advanced Photography

    3 Hours. A course designed to familiarize students with advanced photographic techniques and to develop photo skills comparable to that of the professional photographer. Prerequisite: MC 2243. Student must furnish a 35mm single lens reflex camera or equivalent plus film and photographic paper.
  
  • M C 5743 - Teaching Mass Communication in Secondary Education

    3 Hours. Familiarizes student with various techniques (including new and contemporary approaches) used to teach mass communication skills in secondary schools. Prerequisite: Six hours of mass communication or permission of instructor.
  
  • M C 5983 - Graduate Media Internship

    3 Hours. This course is a supervised practical experience in the media facility; such as a newspaper, radio or television station, public relations operation or advertising agency. Note: The course earns students enrolled three (3) hours of credit toward their graduate degree.
  
  • M C 5993 - Thesis

    3 Hours. Students should determine the topic in association with a faculty advisor. Students choosing the thesis option should select a graduate faculty advisor prior to enrolling in thesis coursework. With that advisor, they should select two additional committee members, and develop a written proposal for the thesis. They should present a thesis proposal to the committee as soon as possible thereafter. The proposal should be designed realistically so that the thesis can be completed by Master’s students during their final planned semester in residence. After the thesis has been read by the student’s committee, a final oral examination will be conducted in conformity with the rules of the Graduate School. The thesis must comply with the format rules of the Graduate School and be approved by the Dean of the Graduate College.
  
  • MATH 5013 - Abstract Algebra II

    3 Hours. Topics include integers, domains, congruences, isomorphisms, automorphisms, rational numbers and fields. Prerequisite: MATH 3713.
  
  • MATH 5023 - Number Theory

    3 Hours. A course designed for middle school mathematics teachers. A hands-on approach to divisibility properties of the integers. Topics include prime numbers, congruence classes, modular arithmetic, the Division Algorithm, greatest common divisors, and representation of rational numbers. Problem solving and process standards for the teaching of mathematics is embedded throughout the course.
 

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