Jun 26, 2024  
2009-10 NSU Graduate Catalog 
    
2009-10 NSU Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • 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 5523 - Leadership and Public Relations

    3 Hours. This course is designed to assist future school library media specialists in designing strategies to provide leadership and develop partnerships, networks, and other structures with all stakeholders in the community.  Emphasis is on advocating for resources and services, and communicating standards and dispositions inherent in the field of school librarianship. Note:
  
  • 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 5000 - Independent Study

    1-3 Hours. Designed to permit student to conduct in-depth research and investigation in a field of interest.  Specific area will be determined by the instructor and student in consultation.  Note: Please note that students cannot apply more than a total of three (3) hours of independent study (in mass communication or communication studies) to a graduate degree.
  
  • 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

    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 5203 - Rhetorical Theory

    3 Hours. This class examines persuasion from a humanistic/philosophical perspective.  Though the class begins by examining some classical rhetorical theory, it focuses primarily on contemporary rhetoric.  A typical list of theorists examined include: Plato, Aristotle, Kenneth Burke, Richard Weaver, Walter Fisher, Earnest Bormann, Lloyd Bitzer, and I.A. Richards.
  
  • M C 5253 - Theories of Mass Media

    3 Hours. This course introduces multiple theoretical perspectives associated with the study of mass communication.  It addresses the strengths and weaknesses of major theoretical approaches, their usefulness and validity, as well as their potential for practical application to mass communication processes.
  
  • M C 5283 - Media Literacy

    3 Hours. The course provides an exposition of the cultural and social functions of the mass media, and encourages independent and critical thought about the meaning of media content and its effect upon modern life.  Perspectives are gained about media’s role as an information source; as an agenda-setter; as a persuasive agent; and as artistic and creative modes of expression.
  
  • M C 5363 - Non-profit Organizational Communication

    3 Hours. This course takes a look at communication within non-profit organizations.  Many facets are examined, including marketing, supervision of volunteers and paid personnel, and leadership.  The curriculum will examine both mediated communication as well as face-to-face communication.  Note: Cannot receive credit in both COMM 5363 and M C 5363.
  
  • M C 5363 - Non-profit Organizational Communication

    3 Hours. This course takes a look at communication within non-profit organizations.  Many facets are examined, including marketing, supervision of volunteers and paid personnel, and leadership.  The curriculum will examine both mediated communication as well as face-to-face communication.  Note: Cannot receive credit in both COMM 5363 and MC 5363.
  
  • M C 5433 - Applied Strategies of 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 5453 - Applied Strategies of Public Relations

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

    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 5533 - Crisis Communication

    3 Hours. This course focuses on the design/implementation of a crisis plan within an organization, preparation of a media conference, case studies on a variety of different crisis situations, and the study of media reaction.
  
  • M C 5573 - Reality Television

    3 Hours. A media studies course that takes a critical approach to the popular culture genre of reality television.  Analysis of reality television begins with Candid Camera and continues to present day.  Topics in the course include a critical look at the portrayal of gender, race, sexuality, and class on reality television. Note: Cannot receive credit in both COMM 5573 and MC 5573.
  
  • M C 5593 - Theories of Human Influence

    3 Hours. The study of attitude and/or behavior change and the application of tools designed to facilitate that change.  The course will investigate both established and newer theories that describe the cognitive processes tied to human influence.  A variety of communicative contexts will be considered during the semester.
  
  • 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 5713 - Communication Ethics

    3 Hours. The primary goal of this course is to stimulate a dialogue about the ethics and values inherent to human communication while sampling broadly from the array of ethical frameworks.  This course will review a number of approaches to communication ethics.  In addition, because ethics are central to a number of contexts of human communication, the course will examine the interpersonal, small groups, organizational, public and mass communication contexts.  Note: Cannot receive credit in both COMM 5713 and MC 5713.
  
  • M C 5723 - Legal Media Issues

    3 Hours. Contemporary legal issues which effect media entities, medial practitioners and media consumers.  This course cannot be taken for credit by students who have concurrent or prior credit for MC 4333.
  
  • M C 5743 - Strategies for Teaching Communication

    3 Hours. Familiarizes student with various pedagogical methods used to teach communication.  Note: This course cannot be taken for credit by students who have concurrent or prior credit for Strategies of Teaching Communication course in the departments of mass communication or communication studies at the 4000 or 5000 level.
  
  • M C 5753 - Media and Politics

    3 Hours. This course examines the processes of mass-mediated political communication in democratic societies.  Although these processes can be studied in a variety of contexts, this course will focus primarily on the interaction between news media, audiences, and politicians in the United States.  Special emphasis will be given to the role of news media in Democratic theory, the politics of media control, media coverage o war, elections and policy-making, the impact of new mass communication technologies, the effects of media messages on audiences, and factors shaping the construction of news such as journalistic routines, media economics, and the strategic management of news by politicians.
  
  • M C 5983 - Graduate Internship

    3 Hours. This course is a supervised practical experience in a mass communication environment, such as a newspaper, radio or television station, public relations operation or advertising agency.  Note: Students cannot apply more than three (3) hours of internship credit to a graduate degree.
  
  • M C 5990 - Thesis

    1-6 Hours. Credit received for completing thesis project. Prerequisite: Twenty-seven (27) hours of graduate coursework completed and permission of the MAC graduate coordinator.
  
  • 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.
  
  • MATH 5200 - Mathematics Seminar

    1-6 Hours. Special advanced topics in mathematics. Note: May be repeated with a change in subject matter for a maximum of six hours.
  
  • MATH 5233 - Data Analysis

    3 Hours. A course designed for middle school mathematics teachers. The course will focus on the analysis of data using descriptive statistics to present data in graphical form, models of best fit, and regression analysis. A study of experimental design and hypothesis testing will enable the students to complete individual class projects in which a question is asked, an experiment is designed, data is collected, and a statistical analysis is performed.
  
  • MATH 5243 - Elementary Number Theory

    3 Hours. Divisibility of integers; continued fractions; Diophantine equations; quadratic residues; distribution of primes; numerical functions; mathematical induction. Prerequisite: MATH 2614 or equivalent.
  
  • MATH 5263 - Probability and Statistics

    3 Hours. Graduate study of combinatorial methods; probability; probability distributions and densities; mathematical expectation and classic parametric families of distribution and densities. Prerequisite: MATH 2633 or equivalent.
  
  • MATH 5273 - Geometry

    3 Hours. A course designed for middle school mathematics teachers. This course will include characteristics and properties of shapes, representational systems such as the Cartesian plane, transformations, symmetry, symmetric groups, tessellations and geometric growth.
  
  • MATH 5283 - Statistical Inference

    3 Hours. Graduate study of point estimation; hypotheses testing; regression and correlation; analysis of variance; and nonparametric methods. Prerequisite: MATH 2614 or equivalent.
  
  • MATH 5323 - Algebra Concepts

    3 Hours. A study of mathematical concepts for middle school mathematics teachers. Topics include: solving problems; investigating patterns, relationships, and functions; exploring linear relationships; representing and analyzing mathematical situations and structures using algebraic symbols; analyzing change; and using mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships.
  
  • MATH 5413 - Vector Analysis

    3 Hours. Vector algebra, vector functions of one variable, differential invariants, integral theorems, and vector spaces. Prerequisite: MATH 2633.
 

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