May 17, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Introduction

This section of the catalog offers an alphabetical listing of undergraduate and graduate courses offered at Georgia Southern University, along with the college in which that course is taught. Undergraduate courses, in general, begin with a 1, 2, 3, or 4. Courses numbered “5000” are also undergraduate courses. Graduate courses, in general, begin with a 6, 7, 8, or 9. Courses numbered “5000” followed by a “G” are also graduate courses. (See “Course Numbering” below). Prerequisites, co-requisites, and cross listings are noted at the end of each description.

Course Numbering System

In general, the first digit of the course corresponds to the level of the class.

1 Freshman
2 Sophomore
3 Junior
4 Senior
5 Dual Undergraduate/Graduate
6 Lower Division Graduate
7-8 Upper Division Graduate
9 Doctoral Level Graduate

A 5000 course number followed by a “G” indicates a Graduate course. 

The fourth digit indicates the sequence of the course.

College Abbreviations

CAH College of Arts and Humanities
CBSS College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
COB Parker College of Business
COE College of Education
CEC Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing
CHP Waters College of Health Professions
COPH Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health
COSM College of Science and Mathematics
VPAA Office of Vice President for Academic Affairs
Interdisciplinary Courses offered by more than one department and/or college

 

 

SABR Study Abroad

  
  • SABR 3351 - Study Abroad in Rome & Athens (3-9 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3-9 Lab Hours: 0
    An 8-9 week summer semester’s residence and study in Rome and Athens in conjunction with the Studies Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia. Through visits to monuments, museums, and classical ruins, and on excursions to Crete, Delphi, Ostia, Tivoli, Tarquinia, and Frascati, the student experiences first hand the reality of life in the ancient world.

    Prerequisite(s): LATN 1002 .
  
  • SABR 3352 - Study Abroad in Rome & Athens (3-9 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3-9 Lab Hours: 0
    An 8-9 week summer term residence and study in Rome and Athens in conjunction with the Studies Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia. Through visits to monuments, museums, and classical ruins, and on excursions to Crete, Delphi, Ostia, Tivoli, Tarquinia, and Frascati, the student experiences life in the ancient world.

    Prerequisite(s): LATN 1002 .
  
  • SABR 3353 - Study Abroad in Rome & Athens (3-9 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3-9 Lab Hours: 0
    An 8-9 week summer term residence and study in Rome and Athens in conjunction with the Studies Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia. Through visits to monuments, museums, and classical ruins, and on excursions to Crete, Delphi, Ostia, Tivoli, Tranquinia, and Frascati, the student experiences life in the ancient world.

    Prerequisite(s): LATN 1002 .

SUST Sustainability

  
  • SUST 3500 - Sustainability Research Methods (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    The process of research will be studied from the scientific method. Students practice reading scientific literature and discuss commonly employed methods of data analysis. Skills to be covered include literature and scientific writing, scientific ethics, report writing, and presentation skills. Additional topics to be covered include career options and resume/interviewing skills.

  
  • SUST 4730 - Practicum in Environmental Sustainability (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    A practicum for the completion of the Concentration in Environmental Sustainability. Students will work with a faculty mentor to develop and implement sustainability projects in their field of expertise on campus or in the community. Projects will be presented to the public at the end of the semester in a Sustainability Symposium.

  
  • SUST 4900 - Sustainability Research (1-3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3-9
    An independent research experience in which a student will investigate a research problem under the direction of a faculty member.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor required.

TCLD Teaching Culturally Linguistically Diverse Students

  
  • TCLD 4231 - Cultural Diversity and ESOL TCLD (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    An introduction to the major theories and research related to the nature and role of culture in classroom instruction. Students will demonstrate and apply knowledge of the impact of dynamic academic, personal, familial, cultural, social, and sociopolitical contexts on the education and language acquisition of ELs as supported by research and theories.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of EDUC 2090 , a minimum grade of “C” in EDUC 2110 , EDUC 2120 , and EDUC 2130 , and admission to the Teacher Education Program.
  
  • TCLD 4233 - Applied Linguistics for ESOL/TCLD (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    The course will address the major theories of first and second language development. The course will examine structures and systems of English and other languages. The course will investigate critical sociocultural perspectives on language in use. All course elements will be applied to community and classroom learning contexts.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
    Cross Listing(s): LING 5131 , LING 5131G , TCLD 6233 .
  
  • TCLD 4235 - Methods for Teaching ESOL/TCLD (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course will address current second language acquisition theory and its application to curriculum development and instructional strategies. Participants in this course will design curriculum and learning activities that facilitate the use of English as an additional language in listening, speaking, reading, and writing across multiple grade levels and content areas. In addition, participants will develop strategies for integrating school, neighborhood, and home resources to further the education of English learners.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in TCLD 4231  and TCLD 4233  and prior or concurrent enrollment with a minimum grade of “C”in ELEM 3732  or MGED 3731  and admission to Teacher Education Program or hold a valid teaching certification.
  
  • TCLD 6231 - Cultural Diversity and ESOL/TCLD (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    An introduction to the major theories and research related to the nature and role of culture in classroom instruction. Students will gain and demonstrate understanding of how cultural groups and individual cultural identities contribute to language and literacy development and school achievement.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • TCLD 6233 - Applied Linguistics for ESOL/TCLD (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    The course will address the major theories of first and second language development. The course will examine structures and systems of English and other languages. The course will investigate critical sociocultural perspectives on language in use. All course elements will be applied to community and classroom learning contexts.

    Cross Listing(s): LING 5131 , LING 5131G , TCLD 4233 .
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • TCLD 6235 - Methods for Teaching ESOL/TCLD (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course will address current second language acquisition theory and its application to curriculum development and instructional strategies. Participants in this course will design curriculum and learning activities that facilitate the use of English as an additional language in listening, speaking, reading, and writing across multiple grade levels and content areas. In addition, participants will develop strategies for integrating school, neighborhood, and home resources to further the education of English learners.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in TCLD 4231  or TCLD 6231 , TCLD 4233  or TCLD 6233 .
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • TCLD 7334 - Language Policy and Politics in Education (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course will examine the intersection of ideologies and politics of language with language education planning, policy, and implementation. The course will present a wide array of historical, international, and national perspectives on language politics, policy, and education and guide students to apply those perspectives to understand contemporary state, community, school, and classroom realities and possibilities.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • TCLD 7336 - Globalization, Immigration, and Teaching ELLs (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course will examine how immigration patterns have contributed to the diversification of students in the United States, particularly the Southeastern United States, the challenges posed by this changing student body, and best practices in teaching and learning within this environment.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • TCLD 7338 - Special Education-ELL Interface & Assessment (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course will provide an overview of assessment, best practices, and education as they relate to culturally and linguistically diverse students with and without disabilities. Emphasis is placed on assessment issues as they relate to English Language Learners.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • TCLD 8538 - TCLD Capstone: Application & Advocacy (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course is the capstone for the M.Ed in Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (TCLD) students. In this course, students will examine a variety of research-based methods for teaching culturally and linguistically diverse students. Students will enhance their awareness of culturally and linguistically diverse students’ strengths and needs and consider the best ways to incorporate these into the process of curriculum design and implementation. Course participants will evaluate and critically examine teaching and learning for the culturally and linguistically diverse students in their local context and develop an asset-based action plan to enhance the educational experience for students and/or their families.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Semester

TFG Technology Fort Gordon

  
  • TFG 7531 - Telecommunication Systems (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course will provide students the ability to design a secure voice and data network for subscribers. A systems approach will be used to study telecommunications networks for the understanding of the function of individual components and subsystems. Attention will be given to the theory of different existing and emerging technologies. Students will receive an overview of public and private telecommunications systems, fundamentals of traffic engineering, switching, transmission, and signaling. Emphasis will be placed on the function of discrete components as well as complete systems.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • TFG 7532 - Network Operations and Management (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course examines the management tools and software applications needed to manage the variety of local and wide area networks. The course will address data communication devices, telecommunication devices, simple network management protocol, remote monitoring, telecommunication management, and network operation and security.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • TFG 7533 - Network Security (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course provides an in-depth study of network Security. Students will gain a respect for the threats and vulnerabilities facing U.S. voice and data networks and learn how networks are protected through organizational policy, software application, methodologies, and equipment. Topics discussed are: cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Internet Protocol Security (IPSEC), IP and bulk encryption, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, Certification and accreditation processes.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • TFG 7534 - Network Design (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course examines a structured, systematic, top-down process to design telecommunications networks. Some specific objectives are: students will understand the structured network design process, the logical and physical design process for access, distribution and core networks and the planning processes for host/network security and management.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students

THEA Theatre

  
  • THEA 1100 - Theatre Appreciation (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Survey and critical appreciation of Theatre. An introduction to the art of Theatre that provides students an understanding of the history of the theatre, the ability to analyze and evaluate artistic work, and to discover connections between theatrical and societal, cultural, and historical contexts.

  
  • THEA 2300 - Script Analysis for Theatre and Film (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    A foundation course for all theatre majors, this course will cover effective methods for script analysis as the building block for work as an actor, director, or designer. Recommended for MMFP students.

  
  • THEA 2332 - Stage Construction Techniques for the Entertainment Industry (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Systematic introduction to the fundamentals of technical requirements of various entertainment styles. The course relies heavily on hands-on instruction with the tools, techniques, and materials used in mounting stage, television, and film productions.

  
  • THEA 2333 - Fundamentals of Acting (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
    This course introduces the student actor to the basic tools of acting, including physical and vocal techniques, character development, and rehearsal and staging methods, through exercises and scene study. Coursework helps student actors develop confidence in their performances through improvisation, use of dramatic imagination, collaboration with partners, and scene text analysis.

  
  • THEA 2410 - Oral Interpretation (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Oral Interpretation expands the range of the human voice. While practicing ethical literary interpretation, audience analysis and oral presentations, students develop the vocal and physical skills necessary for engaging with others in diverse circumstances, performing literature and communication messages from varied sources.

  
  • THEA 2711 - Theatre Practicum (1 Credit Hour)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2
    Provides students with practical experiences in the production process. Students work onstage or backstage in a faculty-approved capacity and obtain practical industry knowledge.

  
  • THEA 3030 - Selected Topics in Theatre (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Offers varied courses in specialized areas in the field of theatre.

    Is Course Repeatable: Repeatable for credit.
  
  • THEA 3131 - Stage Makeup (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
    Offers students an introduction to make-up materials and techniques of application, including aging, wounds, prosthetics, and other types of makeup. Techniques will be applied to student-designed projects.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in THEA 2300  or Permission ofInstructor.
  
  • THEA 3200 - Design Concepts for the Entertainment Industry (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course develops the artistic and analytic processes of designs for the Entertainment Industry. Students will develop skills in conceptualizing and both visually and verbally communicating areas of scenic/production design, lighting design, costume design, sound design and other various forms of design within the Entertainment Industry.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in THEA 2300  and THEA 2332  or permission of instructor.
  
  • THEA 3230 - Voice for the Stage (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
    Introduces students to fundamental vocal training techniques; including breath control and projection, alignment, articulation, scansion, and use of the International Phonetic Alphabet.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in THEA 2333  or Permission ofInstructor.
  
  • THEA 3231 - Movement for the Actor (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
    This course introduces students to various movement techniques. These techniques are intended to increase the individual’s ability to inhabit the physicality of the character. Each time the course is offered, it will pursue a specific technique or combination of techniques that will be determined by the instructor of the class. These may include: Stage Combat, Commedia, neutral Mask, Growtowski, Droznin, Suzuki, Laban and Viewpoints.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in THEA 2333 ; or permission of Instructor.
    Is Course Repeatable: Maybe repeated once for credit.
  
  • THEA 3233 - Audition and the Business of Acting (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
    Designed to develop audition skills needed for graduate school and professional auditions. Topics will include monologue selection and preparation, cold readings, sight reading, and scene preparation. In addition, students will learn about headshots, resumes, unions, and the business side of the theatre profession.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in THEA 2333 .
  
  • THEA 3234 - Acting for the Screen (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
    Students will learn acting for screen performance techniques with particular focus on film acting. Auditioning, screen tests, and casting will also be discussed. Students will perform in a minimum of two scenes for video.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in THEA 2333  or permission ofinstructor.
  
  • THEA 3330 - Acting Scene Study (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
    Takes student actors to the next level of study by utilizing scene work through script analysis applied to character development focusing on twentieth century drama.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in THEA 2333  or Permission ofInstructor.
  
  • THEA 3332 - African American Theatre (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Investigates the contributions of black playwrights, actors, and directors to American theatre.

    Cross Listing(s): AAST 3332 .
  
  • THEA 3333 - Irish Theatre (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course critically interrogates Ireland’s native and diasporic theatre, from the Restoration period through the present. It examines the national-theatre movement, especially the Abbey Theatre, and it assesses others Irish theatre companies, as well as Irish playwrights, directors, and actors.

  
  • THEA 3336 - Theatre Management (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Provides students with an introductory study of the principles and practices of theatrical management including budget planning, box office, publicity, royalties and other aspects of management. Provides a systematic examination of the role of the theatre stage manager.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in THEA 1100  or permission ofInstructor.
  
  • THEA 3337 - Play Directing (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
    This course instructs students and allows practice in staging techniques, textual analysis, conceptualization, communication with actors and designers, issues in casting, and rehearsal techniques as applied to directing for the theatre.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in THEA 2300  and THEA 2333 .
  
  • THEA 3500 - Musical Theatre Voice (2 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
    Fundamental vocal training and introduction to the musical theatre repertoire.

    Prerequisite(s): THEA 1100  or permission of instructor.
  
  • THEA 3504 - Musical Theatre Dance and Choreography (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    The study and practice of musical theatre choreography, including historical survey of musical theatre and methodology of staging dances. The class will cover the styles of prominent musical theatre choreographers.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in THEA 2333  or permission ofinstructor.
  
  • THEA 3510 - Film and Literature (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Relationship between film and literature with special emphasis on the adaptation of literature into film.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2100 .
  
  • THEA 3711 - Practicum: Professional Development (1 Credit Hour)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    This course is designed to guide upper-division theatre majors in refining their focus(es) in theatre practice (acting, directing, design/technology, dramaturgy, or another area). This course will emphasize preparation of portfolios appropriate to the student’s area of focus. In addition, students will identify and pursue graduate, internship, and/or professional opportunities.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in THEA 2711  or permission ofInstructor.
  
  • THEA 3850 - Problems in Design (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Exploration of unique approaches to scenic design. Environmental spaces, drop productions, designing for the round to be covered.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in THEA 2332 .
  
  • THEA 4330 - Theatre History I: Origins to 1700 (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course surveys the development of theatrical practice and dramatic literature from its origins to around 1700. The history of acting, directing, stage design, production methods, and the physical spaces of theatre will be addressed, in addition to the examination of representative play texts. This course will include the study of ritual and Non-Western theatrical genres.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in THEA 2300  or Permission ofInstructor.
  
  • THEA 4331 - Theatre History II: 1700 to Contemporary (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course surveys the development of theatrical practice and dramatic literature from 1700 to emerging 21st century patterns. The history of acting, directing, stage design, production methods, and the physical spaces of theatre will be addressed, in addition to the examination of representative play texts.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in THEA 2300  or Permission ofInstructor.
  
  • THEA 4332 - Children’s Theatre (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Examines play theory, storytelling, and creative drama techniques for the staging of plays with and for children.

  
  • THEA 4333 - Performance Styles (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
    Specialized study of the techniques needed to perform in a particular style of theatre or in the work of a particular playwright. Topics may include Shakespeare and verse drama, Brecht and Epic theatre, Restoration Comedy and theatre of the Absurd.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in THEA 2333 ; or permission of Instructor.
    Is Course Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit.
  
  • THEA 4334 - Drama in Performance (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Examines the relationship between the play in performance and the dramatic text, with special attention to historical and social contexts that influence the text in production.

  
  • THEA 4335 - Scenic and Production Design (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course provides students with an in-depth survey of the theory and practice of scenic and production design. The course relies on textual analysis to create appropriate environments through scenery, introduces students to the aesthetic principles of scenic and production design, develops basic scale model making, computer aided drafting and digital renderings.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in THEA 2300  and THEA 3200 ; or permission of Instructor.
  
  • THEA 4336 - Lighting Design (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Theory and practice of lighting for a variety of stages including proscenium, thrust, and arena stage production and different theatrical styles. A practical study of the equipment and the aesthetics of lighting for the theatre.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in THEA 2300  and THEA 3200 .
  
  • THEA 4337 - Costume Design (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 1-2 Lab Hours: 0
    This course provides students with an in-depth survey of the theory and practice of costume design. The course relies on textual analysis to create character through clothing, introduces students to the aesthetic principles of costume design, develops basic figure drawings and color media skills, and applies those skills and principles via the creation of costume renderings.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in THEA 2332  and THEA 2300 .
  
  • THEA 4338 - Seminar: World Theatre (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course focuses on a specific genre, historical period, or style of theatre from around the world, based on the expertise of the faculty. Course topics include: People’s Theatre, Russian Theatre, Asian Theatre, classical Greek and Roman Theatre, Neo-classical Theatre.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in THEA 2300  OR permission of Instructor.
    Is Course Repeatable: Repeatable for credit.
  
  • THEA 4711 - Practicum: Capstone (1 Credit Hour)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2
    Students identify and pursue post-graduation, early-career opportunities.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in THEA 3711  or permission ofInstructor.
  
  • THEA 4750 - Internship (1-12 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0-12 Lab Hours: 0-12
    Student prepares an individually designed project involving off-campus work/study research. Only three (3)credit hours count as a major elective.

    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • THEA 4831 - Directed Study in Theatre (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    Permits students to conduct in-depth study of issues associated with theatre. This course cannot be used to replace existing courses in the catalog. Must be approved by the department chair and the instructor.

  
  • THEA 5530G - Playwriting (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    This course involves the study, analysis, and practice in the art and craft of writing plays for the stage. Undergraduates complete a one act play while graduate students complete a first draft for a full length play.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in THEA 2300  or permission of instructor.
    Corequisite(s): THEA 5530.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • THEA 5550 - Playwriting (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
    This course involves the study, analysis, and practice in the art and craft of writing plays for the stage. Undergraduates complete a one act play while graduate students complete a first draft for a full length play.


CIED Valdosta State Franchise

  
  • CIED 7601 - Course Management systems for E-Learning (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    The study and ethical practice of facilitating online learning through integrated course management systems.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CIED 7602 - Resources and Strat for E-Lear (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    Practical experiences in selection, implementation, and evaluation of digital resources and strategies for teaching and learning.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • CIED 7603 - Design and Delivery of Inst E-Learning (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    A supervised online field-based experience in design, delivery, and evaluation of standards-based content to an appropriate student population.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “D” in CIED 7601  and CIED 7602 .
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • MGMS 5180 - Mathematics for Middle School Teachers (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • MGMS 7000 - Professional Development Seminar (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    The self-assessment of individual student understanding and application of master teacher outcomes. Provides the basis for an individual program of study based on individual needs.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • MGMS 7100 - Research Methodology in Education (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    This course provides a study of methods used to conduct educational and educationally-related research and includes critical analysis of selected research articles and research design. Emphasized is the ability to use research and research methods to improve practices in educational and educationally-related settings.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • MGMS 7240 - Instructional Leadership, Curriculum (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • MGMS 7401 - Chem, Erth Sci, Astr Mid Grade (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    An integrated math and science course with special emphasis on an understanding of chemical processes related to earth science and astronomy, including a study of physical chemistry, earth processes, and the chemical evolution of the universe.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • MGMS 7650 - Teaching Practicum (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    Teaching Practicum.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • SEAC 5050 - Assistive Technology (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • SEAC 5140 - Collaborative Roles in Educ (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • SEAC 5500 - Char of Student w Low Inci Dis (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • SEAC 5510 - Curric Stdnts Low Inci Disa (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • SEAC 5520 - Assessment for Students with Low Incidence Disabilities (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • SEAC 5530 - Systematic Instruction-Low Incidence Disabilities (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • SEAC 6010 - Int Instr: Individ Ed Program (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    The theoretical and practical basis of curriculum design for individuals with disabilities throughout the life cycle. Individualized Education Plan development and program planning that incorporates student access to the general education curriculum are components of this course.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • SEGC 5140 - Collaborative Roles in Education (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • SEGC 6000 - Integration of Instruction and Management (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    Identification and implementation of management and instructional strategies that have demonstrated effectiveness. Through applied projects focused on K-12 student learning, students will demonstrate the ability to evaluate intervention efficacy.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • SEGC 6020 - Intgr Inst: Assessment & Learn (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Formal assessment, processes, and classroom assessments techniques unique to evaluating the developmental level and potential achievement of children with exceptionalities. Emphasis is on the use of these tools in planning and selecting curricular programs and activities.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • SEGC 6040 - Tech Sup Plan Youth with Disab (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    An introduction to computers and related hardware and software as they related to the individualized education program and needs of individuals who require intermittent or limited support. The course emphasizes classroom applications and technology in support of the needs of students with disabilities.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • SEGC 6050 - Language & L D (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Study of the foundation and sequence of language and communication development, characteristics of language and communication disorders and differences, and selected evidence-based classroom intervention strategies.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • SEGC 6100 - Read & Apply Res in Spec ED (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
    Culminating course experience in which students will select and post evidence from class assignments and write personal reflections in LiveText portfolio describing how the assignments have contributed to their development as teachers.

    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students

VIP Vertically Integrated Projects

  
  • VIP 1001 - Introductory Vertically Integrated Projects (1 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3
    Students participate in weekly meetings of a Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) team. VIP teams are advised by one or more faculty and engage upper-level undergraduate team members on multi-year multidisciplinary projects in research, design, innovation and entrepreneurship on various topics. Students of this class are candidate members and must apply to continue participation on the team in future semesters.

  
  • VIP 2001 - Intermediate Vertically Integrated Projects (1-2 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3-6
    Students participate in a multi-term, multidisciplinary project, working with team members ranging from sophomores through seniors and graduate students. Projects are advised by one or more faculty on topics of research, design, innovation and entrepreneurship. While a project is framed within a faculty member’s area of expertise, contributions are needed from a diverse array of disciplines. This course is intended for intermediate team members or students with a working knowledge of the project; students are expected to maintain involvement with the same project team for multiple terms. Interested students must apply for admission to the Vertically Integrated Projects Program. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in VIP 1001 .
    Is Course Repeatable: Y
  
  • VIP 3001 - Advanced Vertically Integrated Projects (1-2 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3-6
    Students participate in a multi-term, multidisciplinary project, working with team members ranging from sophomores through seniors. Projects are advised by one or more faculty on topics of research, design, innovation and entrepreneurship. While a project is framed within a faculty member’s area of expertise, contributions are needed from a diverse array of disciplines. This course is intended for advanced team members with two or more semesters of experience on the same project and who can take a leadership role in a project sub-task. Students are expected to maintain involvement with the same project team for multiple terms. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 5 credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in VIP 2001 .
    Is Course Repeatable: Y

WMAC Web Masters of Accounting

  
  • WMAC 7130 - Seminar in Financial Accounting (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    A study of business combinations, consolidation of financial statements of affiliated companies, multinational operations, foreign currency transactions, translation of foreign currency financial statements, reporting disaggregated information, and interim financial statements.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in ACCT 4133  and admission to the WebMAcc program or permission of the School of Accountancy director.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • WMAC 7330 - Taxation of Corporations and Partnerships (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    A study of the laws involving the formation, operation, and liquidation of corporations, S corporations, and partnerships.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in ACCT 3330  and admission to the WebMAcc program or permission of the School of Accountancy Director.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • WMAC 7331 - Taxation of Pass Through Entities (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    The federal income taxation of pass-through entities, including partnerships (LLC), S corporations, and trusts and estates. The income tax aspects of each of these entities are examined with regard to formation, operation, allocation of income among owners (or beneficiaries), distributions and liquidation.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in WMAC 7330 , or concurrent enrollment in WMAC 7330 , and admission to the WebMAcc program, or permission of the School of Accountancy director.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • WMAC 7334 - Tax Research (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    Application of research techniques to income tax and other tax planning; case studies and reports. This course provides the student with the opportunity to analyze, critique, and do practical tax research. Emphasis is placed on research methodology rather than on technical or legal knowledge of the tax law.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in ACCT 3330  and admission to the WebMAcc program or permission of the School of Accountancy director.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • WMAC 7430 - Seminar in Auditing (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    Advanced topics in external auditing related to engagement planning, risk assessment, audit procedures and the gathering of evidence, and concluding and reporting on the audit

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in ACCT 4430  and admission to the WebMAcc program or permission of the School of Accountancy director.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • WMAC 7530 - Seminar in Accounting Information Systems (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    Develops an understanding and appreciation for the design, analysis, development and implementation of computer-based accounting information systems with an emphasis of control and management issues of this accounting function. Practical application will be examined throughout computer projects and systems’ cases.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in ACCT 4130  and admissionto the WebMAcc program or permission of the School of Accountancy director.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • WMAC 7634 - Fraudulent Financial Reporting (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    Training in financial statement fraud is needed due to the technical nature of accounting and reporting standards. This course demonstrates how financial statement analysis can be used to uncover fraudulent financial reporting. In addition, the most common methods for “cooking the books” will be examined along with strategies for detecting and investigating such schemes.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in ACCT 4133  and admissionto the WebMAcc program or permission of the School of Accountancy director.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • WMAC 7638 - Business Valuation (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    This class focuses on determining the fair values of individual tangible and intangible assets as well as the overall value of a business and includes calculating fair values for financial reporting. The three valuation approaches (Market Approach, Income Approach, and Asset Approach) are covered in depth along with the professional standards, developing the cost of capital, and applying valuation adjustments (discounts and premiums).

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the WebMAcc program or permission of the School of Accountancy Director.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • WMAC 7839 - Special Topics in Accounting (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    This course is designed to offer students an opportunity to pursue studies at a level or on topics not covered in existing graduate courses. The scope and nature of the material is determined in consultation with the faculty sponsor.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the WebMAcc program or permission of the School of Accountancy Director.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students

WLST Web Legal Studies

  
  • WLST 7230 - Current Legal Issues (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    An introduction to legal and ethical issues involving primary legal authorities in the contexts of commercial law, employment, government regulation, and business ethics. Emphasis is on recognition of these issues to enhance professionalism for business administration.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in LSTD 2106  and admitted to the Masters of Accounting program, or permission of the School of  Accountancy director.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students

WMBA Web MBA

  
  • WMBA 1000 - Georgia WebMBA Orientation (0 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    The Georgia WebMBA Orientation focuses on team building, program requirements and information, and introducing newly admitted students to their faculty and administrators. Sessions include technology seminars, communication and team maintenance activities, and presentations by faculty course leads for each WebMBA course. Students will work in their teams to create team contracts, have face-to-face time with their faculty, deans, and administrators, and participate in a panel discussion comprised of current students and alumni. All students must successfully complete this mandatory orientation held in Atlanta prior to starting the first semester.

  
  • WMBA 6000 - Human Behavior in Organizations (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    This course provides an overview of existing theories and models of human behavior in organizations. Using readings, cases, discussion, and guest speakers, the course explains the importance of leadership, motivation, power and influence in organizational life. Special emphasis is placed on leadership for change.

    Prerequisite(s): Students must be enrolled in online MBA program.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • WMBA 6010 - Managerial Accounting (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    A study of management accounting and control information. This course shows how to make pricing and product mix decisions, how to improve existing activities and processes, how to measure performance in decentralized operating units, and how to align organizational activities with long-term strategic objectives, both in a domestic and international setting.

    Prerequisite(s): Students must be enrolled in online MBA program.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • WMBA 6030 - Global and International Business (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    This course presents fundamental considerations for managers of international trade operations. This course is designed to provide graduate level skills in the management functions of global strategic planning, international organizing, leading expatriates and diverse cultures, and controlling the global organization.

    Prerequisite(s): Students must be enrolled in online MBA program.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • WMBA 6040 - Managerial Decision Analysis Using Business Intelligence (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    This course presents an introduction to the statistical and management science techniques that are most commonly applied by managers in both the public and private sectors. It focuses on three main themes: data analysis, optimization, and decision making under uncertainty. The content is covered in an order to give you the opportunity to see tools that many of you probably use often (e.g., descriptive and graphical methods plus forecasting) and then move into topics with which you may not be as familiar. You will be exposed to descriptive analytics, predictive analytics (e.g., forecasting), prescriptive analytics (e.g., optimization), and emerging trends in Business Intelligence.

    Prerequisite(s): Students must be enrolled in online MBA program.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • WMBA 6050 - Strategic Marketing (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    A strategy planning approach to marketing management from conception and application perspectives. Focus is on the strategic decision-making process supported by self-analysis and external analysis. Legal, ethical and international aspects are also considered.

    Prerequisite(s): Students must be enrolled in online MBA program.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • WMBA 6060 - Managerial Finance (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    A study of financial risk and return, capital budgeting, valuation, capital structure, working capital management and current topics in financial management.

    Prerequisite(s): Students must be enrolled in online MBA program.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
  
  • WMBA 6070 - Entrepreneurship-New Venture Analysis (3 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
    A study of the business formation process which focuses on the creativity, risk-taking, and planning associated with new ventures. The course will provide information on the entrepreneurial process starting with idea generation, idea development, feasibility analysis, resource identification, and concluding with the development of a coherent business plan.

    Prerequisite(s): Students must be enrolled in online MBA program.
    Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
 

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