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CPS 8370 - Advanced Career Counseling
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CPS 7300 with a minimum grade of “C”.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
This course extends the student’s understanding of career counseling and provides opportunities for application of theoretical principles learned in the introductory course.
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CPS 8380 - Family Systems and Interventions
3 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
This course provides an overview of the historical roots of the family movement and the major theoretical orientations including systematic, psychodynamic, and communications orientations. A brief overview of the role of research and ethics on the development of the family movement is also discussed.
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CPS 8390 - Psychological Aspects of Human Sexuality
3 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
Students develop a knowledge base of current research on human sexuality and application to professional practice in evaluation and therapeutic intervention concerning problems of human sexual adjustment and function.
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CPS 8400 - Introduction to Play Therapy
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CPS 6010 , CPS 6020 or CPS 6040 with a minimum grade of “B” or CPS 6150 with a minimum grade of “C” and CPS 6410 with a minimum grade of “S”.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
This course is designed to train counseling students to become effective play therapists in a school or community setting. The course covers the history and theories of play therapy as they relate to child development, techniques of play therapy, the meaning of play in the therapeutic setting, and the logistics of setting up a playroom.
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CPS 8410 - Medical and Psychological Aspects of Disability I
3 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
Students learn medical etiology, prognosis, and psychological adjustment for individuals who experience trauma, injuries, and mental retardation.
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CPS 8420 - Medical and Psychological Aspects of Disability II
3 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
Students learn medical etiology, prognosis, and psychological adjustment for individuals who experience illnesses, psychiatric disturbances, addictions, and congenital deformities.
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CPS 8430 - Advanced Counseling Skills
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CPS 6410 with a grade of “S”.
Requirements: A student can attempt this course a maximum of two times while enrolled in one’s respective program. A grade of W in this course counts as an attempt. The minimum grade of “C” is required for passing this course.
Description
This course introduces the constructs and techniques of motivational interviewing. It provides instruction on the stages of change and provides opportunity for case conceptualization and treatment planning.
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CPS 8431 - Counseling Skills and Strategies for School-Aged Children
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CPS 7660 , CPS 7661 , CPS 7662 , or CPS 7663 .
Corequisites: CPS 7680 , CPS 7681 , CPS 7683 , or CPS 8680 .
Requirements: The minimum grade of “C” is required for passing this course.
Description
The focus of this course is on the understanding and application of contemporary theories of counseling for school-aged children and adolescents in individual, small group, and large group counseling settings. This course provides instruction on the stages of change and provides opportunity for case conceptualization and the development of interventions. The physiological, cognitive, social, and emotional development of children as well as their environment (including the school) will be emphasized so that interventions are consistent with the children’s needs.
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CPS 8440 - Social/Emotional Assessment of Children and Adolescents
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CPS 7510 with a minimum grade of “B”.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “B” is required for this course.
Description
Assessment/diagnosis of social and emotional function in school-age children is discussed. Objectives, projective and behavioral checklist test instruments are utilized. Course includes laboratory experience. Emphasis is on norm-based test instruments. May be repeated if topics vary.
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CPS 8450 - Advanced Group Counseling
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CPS 7680 , CPS 7681 , or CPS 7683 with a grade of “S” and CPS 6450 with a grade of “S”.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
Current theories and recent innovations in group counseling and group dynamics are discussed. Course may extend beyond one term.
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CPS 8460 - Biopsychosocial Aspects of Addiction
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CPS 6010 , CPS 6020 , or CPS 6040 with minimum grades of “C”.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
Dynamics of addictive behaviors are explored including abuse of substances and process addictions. Special attention is given to physiological factors, personal traits, family dynamics, diversity, treatment methods, and implications for schools, communities, and businesses.
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CPS 8470 - Crisis Intervention
3 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
Students explore crisis intervention models and appropriate techniques for assessing and facilitating crisis situations. Research bases and practical guidelines are discussed and compared.
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CPS 8480 - Supervision of School Counseling Services
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CPS 7681 with a minimum grade of “S”.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “S” is required for this course.
Description
This course develops the knowledge and skills necessary for the supervision of school counseling practice. Course may extend beyond one term.
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CPS 8490 - Current Trends and Ethical Issues in School Counseling
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CPS 7681 with a minimum grade of “S”.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to research and study particular areas of interest in the practice of school counseling.
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CPS 8500 - Stress Management
3 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
Students examine the nature, etiology, symptoms, and management of stress.
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CPS 8530 - Professional Issues and Decisions
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CPS 6010 with a minimum grade of “B” or CPS 6150 with a minimum grade of “C”.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
This course is an advanced professional seminar emphasizing experience and practice in making difficult professional decisions in the practice of applied psychology, counseling, and related professions. May be repeated if topic varies.
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CPS 8540 - Child/Adolescent Psychopathology
3 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
This course focuses on the classification and etiology of major childhood and adolescent behavior clusters formed by school psychologists in their consultation and diagnostic dues. DSM-IV is reviewed. May be repeated if topic varies.
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CPS 8570 - Psychological Consultation in the Schools II
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CPS 7570 with a minimum grade of “B”.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “B” is required for this course.
Description
This course investigates both the theory and the practice of school-based consultation. The focus is on indirect approaches to delivery of psychological services that maximize the efficacy of providing services to the greatest number of available students. There is a particular focus on mental health consultation, Adlerian consultation, instructional consultation, consultation provided to educators through multidisciplinary teams, and multicultural approaches to consultation. This course seeks to bridge theory and practice and to maintain the active participation of students. Course may extend beyond one term. There is an emphasis on consultation services provided in school settings, particularly consultation offered to teachers.
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CPS 8600 - Advanced Play Therapy
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CPS 7680 , CPS 7681 , or CPS 7683 with minimum grades of “S” and CPS 8400 with a minimum grade of “C”.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
Students engage in the advanced study of play therapy. This includes theories of play therapy, advanced play therapy skills, special topics in play therapy, and a supervised on-campus practicum.
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CPS 8620 - Adlerian Techniques with Families and Couples
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CPS 7260 with a minimum grade of “C”.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
This course is designed to provide students with applications of Adlerian theory and the use of techniques related to the theory opportunity via practice and skill building activities with individuals, couples, parents, and families. Course may extend beyond one term.
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CPS 8640 - Administration and Supervision in Pupil Personnel Services for School Psychology
3 to 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CPS 6040 with a minimum grade of “B”.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
This course is designed for advanced school counseling/ psychology majors who wish to pursue leadership roles in pupil personnel services also known as student support services.
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CPS 8650 - Advanced Counseling Theory
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CPS 7260 with a minimum grade of “C”.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
Students examine representative theories of counseling and psychotherapy with attention to implications for practice. May be repeated if topics vary.
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CPS 8655 - Orientation to Counseling Psychology Practicum
3 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
This course is part of a two-course sequence designed to help Counseling Psychology students transition into the supervision structures of program. We will assess your initial skills and help you identify training goals for the next few years. For students without a prior Masters in counseling or psychology, the focus will be on developing helping skills and introduction to understanding and applying counseling theories for both individual and group modalities. For students with a prior counseling-related masters, the focus will be on effectively transitioning into a first doctoral level practicum experience. (Repeatable).
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CPS 8660 - Applied Practice II: Professional and Rehabilitation Counseling
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CPS 7680 with a minimum grade of “S”.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “S” is required for this course.
Description
Students engage in advanced work experience under supervision in a setting appropriate to the student’s professional objective in providing professional or rehabilitation counseling services. Practicum may extend beyond one term. (Repeatable).
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CPS 8661 - Applied Practice II: School Counseling
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CPS 7681 with a minimum grade of “S”.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “S” is required for this course.
Description
Students engage in advanced work experience under supervision in a setting appropriate to the student’s professional objective in providing school counseling services. Practicum may extend beyond one term.
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CPS 8662 - Applied Practice II: Consultation and Intervention Practicum in School Psychology
3 to 9 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CPS 7662 with a minimum grade of “S”, and CPS 8570 with a minimum grade of “C”.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “S” is required for this course.
Description
The consultation and intervention practicum is a fifteen- week field experience designed to provide opportunities to develop expertise in school-based intervention and consultation. Students are expected to participate in this experience on a part-time basis. A minimum of 300 clock hours is required in an assigned school district where the student receives on-the-job training under the direct supervision of a certified school psychologist. Additional time is required each week for on-campus instruction and supervision. During the practicum, each student is required to participate in a variety of experiences including consultation, prevention (e.g., SST or pre-referral meetings), intervention, and research (e.g., evaluating process and outcome of consultation cases and group interventions). Students are expected to be familiar and in compliance with the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Code of Ethics, the National Association of School Psychologist’s (NASP) Ethical Standards, and the concept of child advocacy.
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CPS 8665 - Intervention Strategies for Diverse Learners
3 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
This course provides students with advanced knowledge of current conceptions of prevention and intervention strategies for children with learning difficulties and disabilities. Students explore current research on the characteristics, etiology, and development of learning difficulties and disabilities with particular emphasis on literacy. Further, students gain substantive practical experience in (a) how to assess a child’s current level of literacy development, (b) how to link these data to specific prevention and intervention strategies, and (c) how to design, implement, and evaluate prevention and intervention efforts.
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CPS 8680 - Internship in School Psychology
3 to 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CPS 7662 with a minimum grade of “S”.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “S” is required for this course.
Description
This is a supervised field placement in public and/or private school settings or related child agency for the purpose of psychoeducational evaluation and concomitant consultation with service components in the area of school psychology. Internship may extend beyond one term. (Repeatable).
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CPS 8760 - Topical Seminar in School Psychology
3 Credit Hours
Requirements: The course is repeatable and must be taken at least three times by students enrolled in the doctoral program in School Psychology.
Description
This is an advanced topical seminar in which students will focus the professional literature and research relevant to important topics in the field of School Psychology. There will be analysis and discussion of these advanced topics with consideration of the implications for research and practice in School Psychology. (Repeatable).
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CPS 8810 - Directed Readings
1 to 3 Credit Hours
Requirements: A directed reading form must be completed and signed by the instructor and the departmental chair before registration. A minimum grade of “S” is required for this course.
Description
Students participate in individual reading projects under supervision. The directed reading may extend beyond one term.
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CPS 8820 - Health Psychology
1 to 3 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “S” is required for this course.
Description
Students explore current research and practice domains in the area of health psychology. Course may extend beyond one term. (Repeatable).
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CPS 8880 - Peer Mentoring for a More Inclusive Campus Community
3 Credit Hours
Description
Through participation in this service-learning course, students will learn (a) how to interact and connect with individuals with disabilities in meaningful and respectful ways; and (b) how to mentor students with intellectual disabilities as they participate in college coursework, internships, and social/recreational activities as part of GSU’s Inclusive Digital Expression & Literacy (IDEAL) program. Students will be immersed in disability culture and policy through readings and media, community engagement, and on-going interactions with individuals with disabilities. Students will have the opportunity to evaluate the inclusivity on college campus and programs, learn from guest speaker presentations, and positively influence the implementation of an inclusive postsecondary education program at GSU. Through self-reflections, one-on-one peer mentoring, and co-creation of a short presentation with their mentee, students will be leading the way in building a more inclusive university community. In addition to peer mentoring, advocacy and leadership opportunities will be introduced and encouraged as part of this course.
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CPS 8970 - Seminar
1 to 3 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
Students focus on research and discussion of special topics and analyze the issues facing the practioner in contemporary society. Seminar may extend beyond one term. (Repeatable).
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CPS 8980 - Pedagogy and Teaching in Counselor Education
3 Credit Hours
Description
Pedagogy and teaching are core features in the field of counselor education. This course is designed to facilitate development, knowledge, skills, and dispositions associated with culturally responsive teaching and evidence-based pedagogy in counselor education. This course focuses on practice and knowledge related to teaching roles, mentoring, responsibilities of counselor educators, use of teaching in leadership, advocacy, social justice, and development of program evaluation skills. Instructional theory and delivery, theories of adult learning development, curriculum design, assessment of learning, and multicultural pedagogy will also be a focus for this course.
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CPS 9410 - Assessment of Intelligence
3 Credit Hours
Description
The course focuses on the formal assessment of cognitive abilities. The primary purpose of the course is to increase students’ understanding and application of intellectual assessment. In particular, the course emphasizes the administration, scoring, and interpretation of tests designed to measure cognitive functioning with an emphasis on assessing adults. Students also learn about assessing intelligence in children and how to consider the cultural relevance of various intelligence tests.
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CPS 9420 - Adult Personality Assessment
3 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
Students learn the science and practice of psychological assessment, with specific emphasis on personality assessment. The course provides students with a basic understanding of the administration and scoring of the MMPI-2, MCMI-III, MIPS Revised, the 16PF, and other tests. The course also covers knowledge and skills associated with comprehensive interpretation and integrative report writing.
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CPS 9480 - Supervision of Counseling Services
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CPS 8660 with a minimum grade of “S”.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “S” is required for this course.
Description
This course develops the knowledge and skills necessary for the administration and supervision of counseling practice. Course may extend beyond one term.
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CPS 9660 - Applied Practice III
1 to 3 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “S” is required for this course.
Description
Students work in an appropriate psychological counseling setting with clients under supervision. Practicum may extend beyond one term.
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CPS 9661 - Supervision Internship
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CPS 8660 and CPS 9660 with a minimum grade of “S”.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “S” is required for this course. Course may be taken one (1) time to meet major area requirement and up to two (2) times for 3.0 credit hours each time to meet the cognate area requirements. Course may be taken a maximum of three (3) times.
Description
Ph.D. students in the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services supervise masters’ level students completing CPS 7660 and CPS 7661 or CPS 7663 and CPS 7683 under supervision of faculty.
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CPS 9665 - Assessment Practicum
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CPS 9410 and CPS 9420 .
Requirements: A minimum grade of “S” is required for this course.
Description
Students work in an appropriate psychological assessment setting with clients under supervision.
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CPS 9680 - Doctoral Internship
1 to 9 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “S” is required for this course.
Description
Students work under individual supervision in an approved internship setting. Internship may extend beyond one term. (Repeatable).
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CPS 9760 - School Psychology Research Seminar
3 to 9 Credit Hours
Requirements: Doctoral students in School Psychology must take course for at least three terms.
Description
This is an advanced graduate research seminar. Students will participate in an active research team that includes students and a faculty member in school psychology. Topics will include a consideration of research design relevant to the research group as well as the content that is the focus of the research team. This seminar may extend beyond one term. (Repeatable).
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CPS 9820 - Applied Quantitative Methods in Counseling and Psychology
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course will provide CPS doctoral students with training in foundational and emerging practice standards in quantitative research methods and design used specifically in counseling and psychology. The primary objective of this course is for students to learn to design quantitative research studies that meet field expectations and publishing standards in top-tier outlets in Counseling/Counselor Education (e.g., ACA and Division journals), Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology (e.g., APA and Division journals). Content covered will include sampling, measurement, literature reviews, reporting standards, and statistical analytic concerns that are most evident in counseling and psychology.
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CPS 9830 - Applied Qualitative Methods in Counseling and Psychology
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course will provide CPS doctoral students with training in foundational and emerging standards of practice in qualitative research methods and design used specifically in counseling and psychology. The primary objective of this course is for students to learn how to design qualitative research studies that meet field expectations and publishing standards in top-tier outlets in Counseling/Counselor Education (e.g., ACA and Division journals), Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology (e.g., APA and Division journals). Content covered will include literature reviews, qualitative methodologies, qualitative reporting standards, and qualitative analytic concerns that are most evident in counseling and psychology.
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CPS 9920 - Research and Publication
1 to 2 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “S” is required for this course.
Description
Students study the processes and methodologies for the production of a research article for publication in a scholarly journal. Course may extend beyond one term. (Repeatable).
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CPS 9962 - Counseling Psychology Seminar
1 to 9 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “S” is required for this course.
Description
Students study the professional standards, current issues, and personal rewards associated with the practice of counseling psychology. Seminar may extend beyond one term. (Repeatable).
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CPS 9963 - Leadership in Counselor Education: Professional and Social Advocacy
1 to 9 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “S” is required for this course.
Description
Students study the professional standards, current issues, and personal rewards associated with the practice of counseling. Seminar may extend beyond one term. (Repeatable).
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CPS 9990 - Dissertation
1 to 18 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “S” is required for this course.
Description
Students complete research and writing of the doctoral dissertation. Dissertation may extend beyond one term. (Repeatable).
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CRJU 4995 - Undergraduate Research Practicum
1 to 6 Credit Hours
Description
Requires completion of CRJU 3020 Research Methods, 3.0 GPA, CITI certification and consent of instructor agreed to supervise research This course permits selected qualified students to participate in a research project under the direction of a faculty mentor.
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CRJU 6040 - Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
3 Credit Hours
Description
An analysis of the criminal justice systems– police, courts and corrections– in selected eastern and western nations.
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CRJU 6060 - Ethics in Criminal Justice
3 Credit Hours
Description
Discusses the philosophical theories underlying ethics and how they relate to the police, courts, corrections, law, criminal justice research, and the principles of justice.
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CRJU 6940 - Internship in Criminal Justice
3 Credit Hours
Description
For Criminal Justice majors only. Application deadlines: see graduate student handbook. To provide graduate students with practical exposure to the criminal justice system. Designed to provide the student with the opportunity to integrate theory and practice, utilize knowledge, and confront contradictions between the conceptual and the real world.
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CRJU 6991 - Atlanta Police Leadership I
3 Credit Hours
Description
The course is restricted to police officers enrolled in the Atlanta Police Leadership Institute. This course designed to provide cohorts of sergeants the opportunity to learn about strategies for leading individuals in law enforcement settings.
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CRJU 6992 - Atlanta Police Leadership II
3 Credit Hours
Description
The course is restricted to police officers enrolled in the Atlanta Police Leadership Institute. This course designed to provide cohorts of lieutenants the opportunity to learn about strategies for leading individuals in law enforcement settings.
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CRJU 7010 - Crime and the Criminal Justice System
3 Credit Hours
Description
A graduate introduction to the discipline of criminal justice through a survey of the significant literature and a review of contemporary studies of all major facets of the justice system.
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CRJU 7020 - Contemporary Criminal Justice Policy
3 Credit Hours
Description
The purpose of this course is to prepare students to be both knowledgeable producers and consumers of policy-oriented research. It reviews the current state of knowledge across a range of substantive crime policy areas like punishment policy, drug policy, drug courts, gun control, policing, cross-border crime, terrorism, forced migration, and human trafficking.
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CRJU 7530 - Cybercrime & Cybersecurity
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course is designed to help students understand and apply the nature of computer crime in the criminal justice field. Students will be presented with common types of fraudulent schemes, as well as several laws that have been enacted and developed specifically for computer crime. In addition, causes, victimization, legal issues, control strategies, and societal costs regarding the “computer-crime” problem will be explored and evaluated.
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CRJU 7630 - Applied Regression Analysis for Criminal Justice
3 Credit Hours
Description
The objective of this course is to provide an understanding of commonly used regression techniques. Students will learn simple regression, multiple regression, and important diagnostic tests. Finally, they will learn how to remedy problems if the data fail to meet basic estimation assumptions.
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CRJU 7920 - Independent Study in Criminal Justice
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: This course must have the approval of the student’s instructor and the graduate program director.
Description
Permits selected qualified criminal justice students to engage in independent research under the guidance of a faculty member.
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CRJU 7980 - Research Practicum
1 to 18 Credit Hours
Requirements: Requirement: For graduate assistants.
Description
Directed research in collaboration with a faculty member. Does not count towards degree requirements.
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CRJU 7990 - Capstone Seminar in Criminal Justice Administration
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PMAP 8111 , CRJU 7010 This seminar is the integration experience and assessment tool used to measure learning outcomes expected of students in the MIS Criminal Justice Administration program.
Description
Students complete an empirically-based project that explores a problem facing their home institution. The final product will be a capstone paper, to be graded by the MIS CJA program director and approved by the student’s work supervisor. (Repeatable).
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CRJU 8010 - Theory and Practice in Criminal Justice
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course examines the form, function, and operation of the U.S. criminal justice system. Readings, discussions and assignments focus on how current criminal justice policies, practices, and controversies can be explained and understood from various theoretical and practical perspectives. Key issues of focus include understanding how and why the criminal justice system operates the way it does today, examining what is currently known about “what works” in policing, sentencing, and corrections, and discussing challenges to the system going forward.
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CRJU 8050 - Criminological Theory I
3 Credit Hours
Description
Criminological issues and their effect on criminal justice, including theories of punishment, concepts of law, violence, and crime causation.
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CRJU 8110 - Law Enforcement Issues
3 Credit Hours
Description
An examination of fundamental issues confronting the management of law enforcement organizations through a critical analysis of research related to police practices and operations.
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CRJU 8210 - Juvenile Justice Issues
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course concerns itself with procedural and substantive aspects of the juvenile justice system, including such areas as history and philosophy, intake, legal and social investigations, judicial and administrative decision making, legal rights, roles of attorneys, and definitive case law addressing system analysis.
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CRJU 8310 - Correctional Issues
3 Credit Hours
Description
A survey of the major issues confronting the field of corrections, and the administration and management of correctional systems, including institutional corrections and alternatives to incarceration.
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CRJU 8321 - Housing Markets and Housing Policy
3 Credit Hours
Description
In-depth examination of housing market dynamics and processes, including racial and economic segregation, gentrification, affordability, housing finance, and other phenomena. Study of alternative local, state, and federal policies, both historical and contemporary, aimed at reducing housing problems and providing for fair and affordable housing and sustainable community development.
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CRJU 8410 - Criminological Issues
3 Credit Hours
Description
An examination of the fundamental theories and issues in the field of criminology which additionally may include the exploration of white collar crime and organized crime.
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CRJU 8610 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice I
3 Credit Hours
Description
An overview of research methodology as it applies to the field of criminal justice.
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CRJU 8620 - Statistics in Criminal Justice I
3 Credit Hours
Description
A review of descriptive and inferential statistics as they apply to the field of criminal justice.
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CRJU 8710 - Legal Aspects of Criminal Justice
3 Credit Hours
Description
Emphasizes the constitutionalization of the criminal justice process with special attention to the Supreme Court of the United States.
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CRJU 8720 - Legal Issues In Criminal Justice
3 Credit Hours
Description
Gives in-depth treatment to selected topics involving judicial institutions and the criminal process.
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CRJU 8830 - Selected Topics in Methods, Data, and Analysis
3 Credit Hours
Description
Provides in-depth treatment of research design, qualitative/quantitative methods, or data and workflow in criminal justice and criminology.
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CRJU 8900 - Selected Topics in Criminal Justice
3 Credit Hours
Description
Research and seminar discussions of specified contemporary, behavioral or administrative problems which impact on criminal justice. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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CRJU 8910 - Readings in Criminal Justice
1 to 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: This course must have the approval of the student’s instructor and the graduate program director.
Description
Permits selected qualified students to pursue a course of readings on a selected topic under the guidance of a faculty member.
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CRJU 8980 - Capstone Seminar in Criminal Justice
3 Credit Hours
Description
This seminar is the integration experience and assessment tool for non-thesis students. Students will complete written and oral critical analyses of scholarly literature, applying their core knowledge to real-world problems and questions within the fields of criminal justice and criminology.
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CRJU 8990 - Thesis
1 to 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Description
Individual study of a selected research problem in criminal justice or criminology that requires the analysis of data. Student, with approval of the graduate program director and department chair, chooses a chair and at least two additional members to form a thesis committee. The committee must approve student’s proposed and subsequent thesis.
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CRJU 9010 - Contemporary Criminal Justice Policy
3 Credit Hours
Description
Examines the development and implementation of criminal justice policies.
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CRJU 9030 - Graduate Orientation Seminar
3 Credit Hours
Description
Provides incoming Ph.D. students with an orientation to the scholarly infrastructure, standards of the program, and equips them with a set of fundamental tools needed to succeed in subsequent coursework and research endeavors.
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CRJU 9450 - Criminological Theory II
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CRJU 8050 Criminological Theory or equivalent.
Description
Exposes advanced graduate students to the major theories, issues, and debates that guide contemporary efforts to explain crime and criminality.
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CRJU 9550 - Directed Teaching Seminar
3 Credit Hours
Description
Exposes advanced graduate students to the pedagogical literature and develops their abilities to teach undergraduate criminal justice and criminology courses.
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CRJU 9610 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice II
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CRJU 8610 .
Description
Examines the advanced quantitative methods and analytical strategies used in the study of crime and criminal justice.
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CRJU 9630 - Statistics in Criminal Justice II
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CRJU 8620 .
Description
Examines the use of multiple linear regression and other advanced techniques used in the study of crime and criminal justice.
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CRJU 9800 - Directed Research in Criminology/Criminal Justice
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Approval of Graduate Program Director.
Description
Research (non-dissertation) on a selected topic under the guideance of a faculty member.
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CRJU 9820 - Research Externship
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Approval of Graduate Program Director.
Description
Directed research (non-dissertation) with a criminal justice agency in collaboration with a faculty member.
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CRJU 9830 - Readings in Area of Specialization
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Approval of the instructor and graduate program director.
Description
Student pursues a course of readings of the theoretical and empirical literature in their specialty area to prepare a foundation for the area examination paper.
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CRJU 9900 - Dissertation Research
1 to 18 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Approval of Graduate Program Director.
Description
This course is for students engaged in dissertation research.
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CRJU 9920 - Qualitative Research Methods
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CRJU 8610 Research Methods in CJ or equivalent.
Description
Exposes advanced graduate students to several qualitative research methods used in the fields of criminal justice and criminology.
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DP 6000 - Selected Topics in Drawing and Painting
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Lab Fee: $20.00
Description
Selected topics in drawing and painting. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
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DP 6500 - Painting
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Lab Fee: $20.00
Description
For students not majoring in Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking. Expressive and interpretive painting. May be repeated for a maximum of twelve credit hours.
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DP 6980 - Directed Study
3 to 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor.
Description
For students not majoring in Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking. Individual research. May be repeated for a maximum twelve hours.
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DP 8400 - Interdisciplinary Graduate Seminar
3 to 9 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: M.F.A. status.
Description
For M.F.A. students from all Art and Design majors. Readings, discussions, and engagement with advanced studio topics, led by studio faculty, to improve studio practice.
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DP 8500 - Studio Practice in Painting
3 to 9 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor.
Description
For MFA Drawing/Painting students. Discipline specific graduate course driven by studio production and critiques. May be repeated for a maximum of twenty-four credit hours.
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DP 8980 - Special Problems
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and school director.
Description
Independent study. Contract outlining course content is required.
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DP 8999 - Thesis Research
3 to 12 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Consent of thesis advisor.
Description
Preparation of thesis and graduate exhibition.
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DBA 9000 - Leadership To Create Human Value
3 Credit Hours
Description
Leadership is critical for creating and sustaining value in organizations. The academic investigation of leadership focuses on: 1) What is leadership? 2) What are human values? 3) What is the relation between leadership and human values? The course examines these questions to help students untangle concepts of leadership, authority, and status; understand the competing human values in leadership theories; identify the boundary conditions that pertain to leadership theories; and strike an appropriate balance between learning about leadership and learning to lead. The course favors the practical over the theoretical and focuses on theories supported by evidence, including adaptive leadership, transformational leadership, transactional leadership, and competing values leadership.
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DBA 9020 - Philosophy and Practice of Engaged Scholarship
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course explores the different forms of engaged scholarship. It focuses on the research process that can enable students to generate both scholarly contributions and practical knowledge, which is at the core of Robinson’s Executive Doctorate program. The course is designed to enable students to develop a research focus and understand the research process. It examines the roles of theory and models in the research process and the differences between variance and process models. Students learn how to formulate a problem, motivate a research question, synthesize relevant literatures, draw on relevant theoretical perspectives, and develop variance and process models.
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DBA 9030 - Theory and Practice of Managing Organizations
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course examines the theory and practice of managing collaboration and change in organizations. The focus is on achieving coordination and cooperation among autonomous and self-interested, yet interdependent parties. Dominant management and organization theories are examined and applied to real-world issues within different industrial contexts. The course introduces the students to a select variety of theoretical frameworks, it investigates the possible roles of such frameworks in designing engaged scholarship research, and it engages all students in exploring specific management and organization theories that are relevant for their research interests.
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DBA 9040 - Emerging Markets and Global Models for Business
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course examines how globalization impacts market intelligence analysis, organization design, and business operation with a focus on differences in business models and practices around the globe. The course is designed to help students appreciate and analyze how cultural, political, and economic systems in emerging markets impact international business activities. The course examines key players in emerging markets, makes comparisons to developed markets, and assesses the informational and institutional voids that exist. It explores how managers can develop strategic alliances that may be employed to create competitive advantage. Emerging markets in regions such as the Americas, Eastern and Central Europe, Asia, and Middle East-North Africa will be examined in more detail.
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DBA 9050 - Qualitative Research I
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course introduces the student to qualitative research approaches, including action research, case study research, ethnographic research, and grounded theory. Relative strengths and weaknesses are discussed along with examples of how each approach has been used in practice. The course introduces several data collection techniques that are widely used in qualitative research, namely interviews, participant observation, fieldwork, and using documents. Research design issues associated with qualitative or small sample studies are discussed. Issues such as reliability and validity are explored. The differences between positivist, interpretivist, and critical perspectives are discussed. In addition, students are introduced to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) Process.
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