Bulletin Year: 2023 - 2024 Graduate Bulletin

Courses

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MA 599 Thesis in Mathematics 1-4 cr.  (Arr.-0-0)
  • Graded: S/U
  • Prerequisites: ​MA 589 or instructor permission

A continuation of MA 589. At the conclusion of the course, a written thesis acceptable to the student’s graduate committee and to the College of Graduate Studies and Research must be submitted. Additionally, the student must complete an acceptable oral defense of their thesis. The student should consult the Mathematics and Computer Science department and the College of Graduate Studies and Research for specific requirements.

PA 591 Supervised Internship in Public Administration 2-8 cr.
  • Graded: S/U
  • Prerequisites: PS 507 and approval of the department head and the MPA program director

Designed principally for graduate students in the graduate program in administrative services who wish to pursue an internship with a governmental unit or agency engaged in public service.

PA 598 Directed Study in Public Administration 1-4 cr.
  • Graded: A/F
  • Prerequisites: Approval of the department head, the MPA program director and the instructor who will direct the study

Individual research on a significant topic or problem in political science. This course is designed for students who are writing a master’s thesis in political science or for those students who wish to pursue an applied study project option in the graduate program in administrative services.

PA 599 Thesis in Public Administration 1-6 cr.
  • Graded: S/U
  • Prerequisites: PA 500

The student develops a thesis with the help of a three member thesis committee (chair and two readers). The student will submit a three- to five-page research proposal which must be approved before registering for credit. Appropriate thesis forms must be completed prior to enrollment. The thesis must be approved by the thesis committee and the Office of Graduate Education. The student should consult with the department and the Office of Graduate Education for specific requirements.

PH 598 Directed Study 1-4 cr.
  • Prerequisites: Department consent
A course involving either: (1) assisting a faculty member in research, (2) devising an advanced undergraduate physics laboratory experiment, or (3) preparing a written scholarly exposition of some physics-related topic approved by the faculty adviser or research director. If option (3) is selected, the paper must be read and approved by three department faculty members.
PSY 590 Applied Research 3 cr.
  • Graded: A/F

A capstone experience designed to evaluate the student’s ability to analyze key theories, principles and current research.  Focusing on an identified professional or organizational issue, problem, or need, the student, employing their analytical skills, will complete and publicly present a scholarly research project comprehensively addressing the subject.

PSY 591 Internship 2-6 cr.
  • Graded: A/F
  • Prerequisites: Requires instructor/adviser approval.

A supervised work experience designed to afford the student the opportunity to apply concepts learned in the classroom to actual challenges faced by training, development, and performance improvement professionals.  Work is assigned and directly supervised by the participating organization with the student reporting regularly to the faculty member assigned to monitor and grade the student experience.  Specifics of the student internship learning plan must be developed prior to enrollment in the course; enrollment requires instructor approval.

PSY 592 Psychology Practicum 1-4 cr.
  • Graded: A/F
  • Prerequisites: PSY 505, PSY 506, and permission of instructor

Focus will be on providing students with experience in a professional psychology setting.  May be repeated for a total of 8 credits.

PSY 598 Directed Studies 1-4 cr.
  • 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.

PSY 599 Thesis 3 cr.

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 Office of Graduate Education and Research. The student should consult the department and the Office of Graduate Education and Research for specific requirements.

RE 589 Research Development 1-2 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Graded: S/U
  • Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Master’s of Science in the Administration of Outdoor Recreation and Nature-based Tourism

This course allows the student to develop and/or carry out an independent research project leading to the student’s Thesis or Creative Project.

RE 590 Creative Project 1-4 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Graded: S/U
  • Prerequisites: ED 500, ED 505, and Committee acceptance of project

Under the guidance of an advisor, the student will identify a practical issue associated with ORNBT and develop an advanced project that will support an issue or solve a problem in the field.

RE 591 Seminar 1 cr.  (1-0-0)
  • Offered: Summer
  • Graded: S/U
  • Prerequisites: ED 500

This seminar course is a five day, on-campus experience designed to allow students to present research completed, explore research ideas, develop a cohort with other students, and work face to face with AORNBT faculty.  Students will be expected to attend the seminar twice, once after their first year in the program to develop thesis and creative project ideas, then after their final semester to present and defend their thesis or creative project.


Note: RE 591 will be taken two times in the AORNBT MS program.

RE 599 Thesis 1-4 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Graded: S/U
  • Prerequisites: ED 500 , ED 505, and Committee 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. 

 

SP 598 Directed Studies 1-8 cr.
  • 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. The content of the course does not duplicate existing course content.

SP 599 Thesis 4-6 cr.

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.

TH 591 Practicum in Theatre 1-8 cr.
  • Offered: Winter On demand
  • Graded: S/U
  • Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and department head

Practical, applied experience involving placement in a job situation.

TH 598 Directed Studies in Theatre 1-8 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
  • 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. The content of the course must not duplicate existing course content.

TH 599 Thesis 4-6 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
  • Graded: A/F

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.