Courses
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- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: Enrollment in an English graduate program, successful completion of 24 program credits, and approval of faculty director.
The student will write an essay suitable for publication under the guidance of a faculty director. The essay topic and scope must be approved by the capstone director and the English Graduate Studies Committee. Appropriate capstone forms must be approved at least one semester prior to final submission. The student should consult with the department and the College of Graduate Studies for specific requirements.
- Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor
- Graded: S/U
- Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor
- Graded: S/U
- Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and department head
Independent study under the supervision of a member of the department. Supervisor and study must be selected prior to enrollment in the course and appropriate directed study forms must be completed.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and department head
Independent study under the supervision of a member of the department. Supervisor and study must be selected prior to enrollment in the course and appropriate directed study forms must be completed.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: Enrollment in an English graduate program or instructor approval.
The student develops a thesis with the help of a thesis committee. Appropriate thesis forms must be completed prior to enrollment. The thesis must be approved by the thesis committee and the College of Graduate Studies. The student should consult the department and the College of Graduate Studies for specific requirements.
- Prerequisites: EN 500 or consent of instructor
- Prerequisites: EN 501 or consent of instructor
- Prerequisites: EN 502 or consent of instructor
- Prerequisites: Consent of instructor
- Prerequisites: Consent of instructor
- Prerequisites: Consent of instructor, MFA program director and department head
Supervised practical work in editing, public relations or a related field. Work is assigned and directly supervised by participating agency, with the student reporting regularly to a member of the graduate faculty, who also grades the student’s performance.
- Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and department head and 24 credits of MFA program requirements
Directed study in creative writing, under the supervision of a member of the MFA writing faculty; or independent study in literature, under the supervision of a member of the graduate faculty. Supervisor and study must be selected prior to enrollment in the course and appropriate directed study forms must be completed.
Thesis hours are designed to give the student time to develop and complete a single thesis writing project. Requires regular consultation with the thesis director and readers.
- Offered: Fall Winter
- Prerequisites: ES 315
An in-depth review of the physiological basis of training to optimize performance in sport and physical activity with practical guidelines for developing and modifying specific training programs for athletes and performers in a variety of sports and activities.
- Offered: Fall Winter
- Prerequisites: ES 417
Provides students with the opportunity to become independent researchers by developing technical knowledge of biomechanical measurement techniques and research methods. These measurement techniques and related research areas will be explored across a range of human movement environment including sport, occupational health and medical related applications.
- Prerequisites: PSY 100 or PSY 101, or instructor permission.
Study of the psychological applications in the field of sports and coaching. Topics include behavioral coaching of motor skills, competition anxiety analysis and management, mental rehearsal techniques and aggression control.
- Offered: Fall
- Prerequisites: ES 315 and ES 317
Provides both the theoretical and practical knowledge to effectively design, organize and conduct strength fitness programs. The study of current principles and procedures essential to strength training and conditioning practices will be covered. Emphasis is placed on the development and practical applications of aerobic conditioning, joint flexibility, muscular strength, power and endurance programs.
- Prerequisites: ES 315 or consent of instructor
An opportunity to utilize theories and skills needed to analyze the exercise response of special populations and to design exercise programs for individuals who have physical conditions that may require modifications to exercise.
This course emphasizes the nature, purpose, methods and techniques of research. Standards and the mechanics of preparing a written manuscript at the graduate level also are required.
An exploration of published research in exercise science and the mechanisms of communicating such scientific information via publication and presentation. The course will involve critical reading of current journal articles, practice in abstracting research studies, and development of presentations typical of scientific conferences and meetings.
- Prerequisites: A standard course in tests and measurements or statistics experience using a computer is recommended.
A study of statistics and computer applications appropriate to health, physical education and exercise science.
- Prerequisites: HN210 or similar and ES315 or ES521; or instructor permission
An advanced investigation of principles and strategies as they relate to the effect of nutrition and nutrients on performance, with emphasis on athletic performance and sports nutrition.
- Prerequisites: ES 315 plus BI 207 and BI 208 or BI 104; or consent of instructor.
An advanced study of human bioenergetics and the physiological support systems for exercise and human performance.
- Prerequisites: ES 521 and ES 540; or consent of instructor.
An in-depth survey of existing knowledge in the exercise sciences and the review of several contemporary topics.