(3 Cr.) The principal political, economic, social, religious, and cultural developments from the beginning of the Tudor dynasty to the Hanoverians. The New Monarchy and conciliar government; the experiment and failure of the Stuarts in Divine Right Monarchy; the beginnings of party and cabinet government. Prerequisites: 1011, 1012.
(3 Cr.) A survey of the political, social, economic and cultural history of France from the origins of the French Revolution to the collapse of the radical Paris Commune in 1871. The course will explore the vast changes in France that transformed it from a pre-industrial state of peasants and aristocrats to a world of modern industry and technology. Prerequisites: 1012
(3 Cr.) This course will examine the social, political, economic, and cultural development of the lands traditionally known as Poland, Hungary, Bohemia, and Ukraine from the late Middle Ages to the present. This course will introduce the main forces and personalities that shaped Eastern European history in the past and continue to shape it today.
HIST 5004 - The Rise of Southern Nationalism, 1846-1861
(3 Cr.) The developing split between the northern and southern sections during and after the War with Mexico over slavery and its expansion, the tariff, states rights, transcontinental railroads and other issues gave rise to the South seeing itself as a distinctive minority section, which should develop its own nationhood. Other topics to be reviewed will include politics, economics, religion, education, society, and culture.
(3 Cr.) The Civil War is considered to have been the first modern war. This course will examine how the war transformed warfare in general, the strategy pursued by both the Union and Confederate forces, major campaigns and battles, and the personalities of the opposing leaders.
HIST 5008 - Louisiana in the Civil War and Reconstruction
(3 Cr.) A detailed study of the Civil War and Reconstruction in Louisiana and the role the state and its people played in those events. Special emphasis will be placed on military activity during the war and politics and race relations during Reconstruction.
(3 Cr.) A social and intellectual history of the United States from colonial times to the present with emphasis on ideas and social forces which have shaped the American mind and society.
(3 Cr.) This course will investigate the causes, development and impact of the American Revolution upon both domestic and western European societies. An emphasis will be placed upon the evolution of republican thought as well as the Tory/conservative reaction. The course will also focus upon the revolutionary changes in the South and within Native-American communities.
(3 Cr.) A social and intellectual history of Western Civilization from early society to the present. Emphasis on the major social, philosophical, scientific, and religious ideas that have affected the development of social institutions and intellectual trends in modern times.
HIST 5032 - Seminar in Society and Culture in Early Modern Europe
(3 Cr.) This course examines the theories and practices of elite and popular culture in early modern Europe from the Renaissance through the French Revolution. Specifically, it addresses issues concerning the Family, Crime, Women, Religion, the Witch-craze, and changing European perceptions of Death.
(3 Cr. each, Maximum 9 Cr.) Reading and research on special topics. A. Early American History; B. The National Period of American History; C. European History; D. Latin American History; E. Miscellaneous Topics…
(3 Cr.) The basic concepts concerned in handling plants for the preschool and elementary school child. Selection and development of materials to enhance learning situations and develop an appreciation of the role of plants in life. Not to be taken for major credit or used to satisfy science requirements.
KINS 4042 - Health and Physical Education Program Development
(3 Cr.) This course is designed to foster the examination, discussion, and creation of health/physical education program development. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
LEC 7015 - Advanced Content Methodology and Techniques
(3 Cr.) This course analyzes and evaluates content-specific methods, techniques, and trends for early childhood, elementary, middle, and secondary education.
LEC 7016 - Problems and Issues in Curriculum and Instruction
(3 Cr.) This course analyzes and evaluates current curriculum concepts and designs as well as major trends in curriculum and instruction for K - 12 settings.
(3 Cr.) Strategies are presented to identify relevant funding sources at the local, regional, and national levels and to prepare, submit, and manage effective proposals.
LEC 7018 - Principles and Practices in Instructional Supervision
(3 Cr.) Strategies and techniques of supervising instruction are presented and reviewed. Models of supervising instructional programs are analyzed, interpreted, and evaluated.
LECC 7005 - Decision-Making for School Improvement and Accountability
(3 Cr.) Various problem-solving models and decision-making strategies are examined, applied in authentic educational settings, and evaluated for their impact in the area of school improvement and accountability. (Same as LECL 7005)
LECC 7006 - Communication and Collaboration in Problem Solving
(3 Cr.) The primary objectives of this course are to present methods and styles of communication which facilitate positive interpersonal communication and to introduce techniques and methods of conflict resolution which can be effectively utilized by administrators and faculty. Conflict resolution will focus on relationships between administration and faculty, faculty and faculty, faculty and students, students and students, and administration/faculty and parents/public. (Same as LECL 7006)
LECC 7008 - Models of Teaching: Theories and Application
(3 Cr.) This course is designed to build the requisite knowledge and skills for selecting and implementing teaching models congruent with specific teaching and learning needs. Course content focuses on three areas: 1) theory, research, and practice of a variety of information-processing, behavioral, social, personal, outcome-based, student-centered, and eclectic teaching models; 2) instructional adaptations appropriate for individual teaching styles, special needs, and learning styles; and 3) classroom and instructional management strategies that facilitate implementation. Participants analyze, interpret, and evaluate models and strategies, and select or design, justify, and then implement those most appropriate for a specific field situation.
LECC 7009 - Effective Teaching, Learning, and Assessment
(3 Cr.) This course examines research-based theories and practices of teaching, learning, and assessment, including diagnosing student needs and selecting appropriate learning strategies.
LECC 7010 - Professional Development: Design and Implementation
(3 Cr.) This course focuses on analysis of the professional environment with emphasis on procedural strategies for professional development as evidenced by teaching, service, and research. In effect, it is comprised of two complementary facets: 1) organizational behavior in educational environments; and 2) the development and maintenance of effective professional development programs in school settings.
(3 Cr.) The focus of this course is on the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional materials that are created according to instructional design principles. By applying the principles of instructional design learned in the course, students will have knowledge, skills, and dispositions to solve instructional problems in educational settings.
(3 Cr.) This course is designed to introduce doctoral candidates to the methods, procedures, and educational implications of brain-based research. This course contrasts current research findings to traditionally held theories and conjectures about brain functioning. Research will be connected to school improvement areas including student learning, the developing brain, cognitive, and emotional competence in students.
(3 Cr.) This is a specialized research design course, which will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to complete the dissertation prospectus and to begin the dissertation using quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods of inquiry. The product of this class is a prospectus. Course prerequisite is admission to candidacy.
(3-12 Cr.) This course is an independent application of research, design, and methods that leads to the completion of an original research study under the guidance of the student’s doctoral committee.
LECL 7005 - Decision-Making for School Improvement and Accountability
(3 Cr.) Various problem-solving models and decision-making strategies are examined, applied in authentic educational settings, and evaluated for their impact in the area of school improvement and accountability. (Same as LECC 7005)
LECL 7006 - Communication and Collaboration in Problem Solving
(3 Cr.) The primary objectives of this course are to present methods and styles of communication which facilitate positive interpersonal communication and to introduce techniques and methods of conflict resolution which can be effectively utilized by administrators and faculty. Conflict resolution will focus on relationships between administration and faculty, faculty and faculty, faculty and students, students and students, and administration/faculty and parents/public. (Same as LECC 7006)
LECL 7011 - Making Connections: Theory, Research, & Practice
(3 Cr.) This course is designed to explore conceptual models used to define and explain learning organizations and the investigation of roles, strategies, and methods used by educational leaders.
LECL 7012 - Organization and Administration of Schools
(3 Cr.) This course is a study of the organization and administration of schools in the United States. Concepts of organization, administration, and management are explored. Theory and practice are integrated regarding the means by which schools should be run.
(3 Cr.) This course is designed to investigate theories of human resource development as exemplary models are identified and analyzed. The utilization of human resource information technology is included as a practice throughout the course.
(3 Cr.) This course is designed to provide an in-depth study of the Educational Policy Process in Public School Administration and Supervision. The Educational Policy Process consists of ways in which decisions are made, including authority and responsibility; power and influence; public policy; methods of determining power structure; roles and tasks of school boards; the principalship; and the superintendency.
(3 Cr.) This course focuses on advanced study and application of leadership theories and skills to develop effective educational partnerships with public, civic, government, and community organizations, as well as the broader community.
LECL 7021 - Leading Effective Teaching and Learning
(3 Cr.) The primary objectives of this course are to develop the candidate’s instructional leadership skills for analyzing effective teaching/learning behaviors, implementing selected leadership methods for the specific organizational process of staff development, and communicating multicultural issues impacting the school.
LECF 7000 - Introduction to Doctoral Research Design
(3 Cr.) This course is designed to extend the student’s knowledge and expertise in research design, styles, and format of writing a dissertation as well as use of graduate electronic resources and statistical analysis. Exposure to the LEC Handbook and LEC governing processes are also covered.
(3 Cr.) This course surveys procedures for using the computer in text editing, data management, and statistical processing of research data. Emphasis is placed on using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) for data analyses and hypothesis testing. Participants, through use of the Education Doctoral Laboratory, are able to produce printouts and learn to interpret their findings. Prerequisites: LECF 7000 or other doctoral level research course.
(3 Cr.) This course is designed to investigate the current theory and practice of program, personnel, and student evaluation. Emphasis is placed on instrument design, administration, data collection and analyses, and reporting of the evaluation. Participants will have the opportunity to conduct and/or model evaluation strategies through field projects and reports. Alternative approaches to education evaluation will be emphasized.
(3 Cr.) This course examines theories and methods of qualitative educational research, including ethnography, case studies, interview studies, and document analysis. Emphasis is placed on selecting methods appropriate to the research question from among qualitative and other research traditions. Techniques for data collection, analysis, and presentation are studied and practiced through the design of a research project.
(3 Cr.) This course involves intensive examination and analysis of issues relating to the delivery of educational services in school districts with diverse student populations. Topics examined and analyzed include ethnic cultural, gender, class, religious, and linguistic diversity, as well as human exceptionality. Participants will be required to participate in observation and/or research activities in classrooms, schools, and/or school districts. An observation or research report is part of class expectations.
(3 Cr.) This seminar is designed to enable students to demonstrate and apply knowledge bases and dispositions acquired/refined in the other program components and courses and to share their internship experiences with other students.
(3 Cr.) Introduction to principles and methods of reference work with emphasis on characteristics of basic and specialized reference sources; assessing new technologies for retrieval of information; teaching use of reference materials; and clinical experiences. Prerequisites: Junior level or Consent of Instructor. For graduate credit, a valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.
(3 Cr.) Basic principles of cataloging and classifying library materials. Includes clinical experiences. Prerequisites: Junior level or Consent of Instructor. For graduate credit, a valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.
(3 Cr., Maximum 6 Cr.) Advanced study for school library media specialists with emphasis on special topics including changes in the teaching and learning process, development and application of new technologies, and materials and services for special groups. May be repeated when topics varies. Prerequisites: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.
(3 Cr.) Management of the continuous quality improvement process. Emphasis is on service and manufacturing industries. Covers a variety of methods and procedures for quality analysis and improvement. Prerequisites: 3009 or permission of instructor.
(3 Cr.) Emphasis upon the study of macro-organizational issues including managerial responsibilities for planning, goal-setting, communicating, and controlling in organizations. Prerequisites: 3001 or the permission of the graduate coordinator.
(3 Cr.) Advanced study of selected administrative and technical policies and practices in employee relations; emphasis on personnel department activities and functions. Prerequisites: 3001. (Formerly Seminar in Personnel Management.) or the permission of the graduate coordinator.
(3 Cr.) Current developments/trends in business operations and techniques for continuous improvement of operations. Focus on the application of business practices (planning and controlling operations; forecasting, capacity management; scheduling and resource management.) Prerequisites: 3009 or permission of instructor. (Formerly Production and Operations Management.)
(3 Cr.) ndividual study of advanced management topics under the direction of a Senior faculty member. Prerequisites: Twelve semester hours of BMBA courses and a minimum graduate GPA of 3.5.
(4 Cr.) Study of marine and coastal algae and vascular plants, including classification, morphology, life cycles, and ecology; emphasis on field and laboratory studies. Five weeks at a Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium coastal laboratory.
Prerequisites: 12 hours botany including BIOL 4038; Permission of Instructor. Offered summer only.
(4 Cr.) Relationships of marine and estuarine organisms to environmental factors; interactions among organisms; ecological processes of energy and materials flow; field studies of communities and ecosystems of the Louisiana coastal zone. Five weeks at a Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium coastal laboratory. Prerequisites: 2004, 2005, 3030, 3032; CHEM 1007, 1009; Permission of the Instructor. Offered summer only.
(4 Cr.) Introduction to the estuarine and marine microbes, especially bacteria and fungi; classification, methodology, role in marine ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles, and diseases of marine animals. Five weeks at a Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium coastal laboratory.
Prerequisites: 12 hours of biology, including 2014, 2015; Permission of Instructor. Offered summer only.
(4 Cr.) General study of the classification, structure, function, and ecology of marine and estuarine invertebrates; emphasis on field studies of invertebrates of the Louisiana Gulf Coast. Five weeks at a Louisiana Marine Consortium coastal laboratory.
Prerequisites: 8 semester hours of zoology and Permission of Instructor. Offered summer only.
(4 Cr.) Field and laboratory studies of marine vertebrates with particular emphasis on the fishes, including classification, structure, function, and ecology. Five weeks at a Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium coastal laboratory.
Prerequisites: 16 semester hours of zoology and Permission of Instructor. Offered summer only.
(4 Cr.) Geomorphologic features of estuarine, coastal, and continental shelf environments; erosional, depositional, and geochemical processes; field and laboratory methods. Five weeks at a Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium coastal laboratory. Prerequisites: physical and historical geology; general chemistry or mineralogy; and Permission of Instructor. Offered summer only.
(4 Cr.) Chemical composition of the oceans; chemical, biological, and geological interactions. Five weeks at a Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium coastal laboratory. Prerequisites: 16 semester hours of chemistry and Permission of Instructor. Offered summer only.
(4 Cr.) Survey of the marine sciences; field and classroom techniques for the teaching of marine science at the elementary and secondary school levels. Credit can be applied only to degrees in education. Five weeks at a Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium coastal laboratory or participating state university. Offered summer only.
(1-6 Cr., Maximum 6 Cr.) Advanced lecture, laboratory, and field work on a selected topic in the marine sciences at a coastal laboratory of the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium. By arrangement.
(3 Cr.) Study in depth of a different major topic each semester such as consumer behavior, physical distribution, price strategy, promotion, or marketing theory. Course content will be tailored to the background and interests of students enrolled. Prerequisites: 3001 or the permission of the graduate coordinator.
(3 Cr.) Individual study of advanced marketing topics under the direction of a Senior faculty member. Prerequisites: Twelve semester hours of BMBA courses and a minimum graduate GPA of 3.5.
MAFT 5015 - Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
(3 Cr.) Practicum course studying models of marriage and family therapy/counseling, emphasizing each student developing application into a therapy strategy.
(3 Cr.) A study of the developmental progression of the family life cycle, including the three dimensional family system and critical tasks in each stage of family development with suggested interventions for each stage of the family life cycle.
(3 Cr.) A study of normal and abnormal manifestations of individual personality development including theory and diagnosis. Emphasis will be placed on integration of this material with systems concepts. (Formerly Individual Development. Same as COUN 5021.)
MAFT 6008 - Professional Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy
(3 Cr.) A survey of current issues relating to professional identity and practice in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy. Students will be introduced to the certification and licensure requirements, professional practice models, and the utilization of these models in developmental and therapeutic practice.
MAFT 6010 - Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy
(3 Cr.) A survey of current theories and practices of marriage and family therapy, including the historical development and principal conceptualizations of relationship therapy. Prerequisites: Approval of department head.
MAFT 6020 - Advanced Therapy Strategies for Parent-Child Relationships
(3 Cr.) A course in didactic therapy involving specialized training in the techniques and strategies used specifically in parent-child therapy procedures. Prerequisites: 610.
(3 Cr.) A study of the biological, psychosocial, clinical, and cultural aspects of human sexuality. Prerequisites: MAFT 6010 or permission of instructor. (Same as COUN 6062.)
(3 Cr.) A study of couple’s therapy with a clinical focus on diversity, sexuality, premarital issues, and relationship enhancement. Prerequisites: MAFT 6010.
(3 Cr.) The study of specialized processes and techniques involved in individual and family systems approaches and practices. Designed as a post-practicum experience, the course involves laboratory activity and practice to refine specialized procedures. Prerequisites: MAFT 5010 or permission of instructor. (Same as COUN 6065.)
(3 Cr.) An in-depth study of counseling and systems theories and supportive research including practical application of techniques used in individual and family therapy. (Same as COUN 6066.)