Graduate School - Catalog of Studies - University of Arkansas

The Graduate School: Departments and Course Descriptions
Health Sci, Kins, Recr (HKRD)
HKRD5353 Research in Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation and Dance
(Sp, Su, Fa) Methods and techniques of research in health education, physical education
and recreation including an analysis of examples of their use and practice in their application
to problems of interest to the student.
HKRD5373 Problems in Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation, and Dance
(Irregular) A study of current problems in the field of health education, kinesiology, and
recreation.
HKRD560V Workshop (Irregular) (1-6)
HKRD5873 Leadership in HKRD Services (Su) Considers research, theory, and
practical applications of leadership principles utilized in the provision of HKRD services. Focus
is on motivation, attitude, communication, group dynamics, and problem solving.
HKRD5883 Sports Facilities Management (Sp) Considers basic elements and procedures
in the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of sport facilities;
management considerations in conducting various types of events.
HKRD5893 Public and Private Finance in HKRD (Fa) Develops an understanding
of both public and private finance management for students in public and private management
positions. Provides an understanding of the budgeting processes and techniques used
in obtaining and controlling funds, including private sector finance problems in areas of credit,
pricing, indexing, and debt management.
HKRD5983 Health Promotion at the Workplace (Irregular) Examines specific
strategies for health promotion programming, organizational and administrative schemes for
program delivery, and appraisal systems for determining health programming priorities in
workplace settings.
HKRD599V Seminar (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6)
HKRD6133 Issues in HKRD (Irregular) A review of the significant social, demographic,
behavioral, developmental, and technological issues that influence health, kinesiology, and
recreation programs. Pre- or Corequisite: for doctoral level students only.
HKRD6233 Management in HKRD (Irregular) Deals with principles, procedures,
relationships, problems, and current practices in the supervision of health education and kinesiology.
Includes management of facilities, programs, personnel, and processes.
HKRD6333 Measurement in HKRD (Irregular) Competencies for analysis and application
of evaluation and measurement in HKRD.
HKRD660V Workshop (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6)
HKRD689V Directed Research (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6) Laboratory investigations, in basic
and applied research.
HKRD699V Seminar (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-3) May be repeated for 3 hours.
HKRD700V Doctoral Dissertation (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-18) Prerequisite: candidacy.
HIGHER EDUCATION (HIED)
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• Professors Gearhart, Hammons, Miller
• Associate Professor Murry
• Assistant Professor Miles
• Adjunct Associate Professor Brazzell
• Adjunct Assistant Professors Pugh, Seabrooks, Tull
Degrees Conferred:
M.Ed. (HIED)
Ed.S., Ed.D. (EDUC)
Areas of Specialization: The Higher Education doctoral program
prepares students for professional competence, leadership, and service
in two areas: administration (including student personnel work)
and college teaching. A third program option combining elements
of both administration and college teaching also may be selected.
Within these areas of specialization, practicing professionals as well
as persons entering the higher education field, may pursue programs
emphasizing community colleges, four-year colleges and universities,
or state, regional, or national agencies.
Prerequisites for Acceptance to the Program: In addition to
meeting University requirements for admission to the Graduate
School, all students seeking admission to the higher education program
must complete program application procedures that include
program application, three letters of reference, an autobiographical
sketch, a sample of their writing ability, and for all educational specialist
and doctoral applicants, a Miller Analogies or Graduate Record
Examinations score and a personal interview with members of the
higher education faculty.
Requirements for the Master of Education Degree: (Minimum
33 hours.) The master’s degree program in higher education provides
academic preparation for persons who plan to seek entry level positions
at the director or assistant director level in both two-year and
four-year institutions for which a master’s degree is appropriate preparation,
including community colleges and technical colleges, liberal
arts colleges, and four-year colleges and universities. Depending upon
prior experience, graduates may expect to find employment in a wide
variety of positions in residence life, financial aid, career planning
and placement, student activities, student union management, alumni
affairs, development, public information, continuing education, financial
management, human resources, and institutional research, or as
adviser to fraternities and sororities, or minority students.
In combination with course work outside of Higher Education, students
may prepare for positions in development and in other beginning
level positions in post-secondary institutions and educational
agencies.
The 33 graduate-semester-hour program (or 27 hours and a thesis)
includes a minimum of 21 graduate semester hours in higher education,
a minimum of 6 semester hours of adviser-approved electives,
and 3 semester hours in research or statistics, Additionally, students
with no prior experience in post-secondary institutions will be
expected to complete one or more internships.
Requirements for the Educational Specialist Degree: Two
options are available: one in college teaching and one in college
administration. While both programs are designed primarily for
persons currently employed in post-secondary education, they can,
under certain circumstances, be used as pre-service preparation for
persons presenting two years of relevant experience. Each option
contains a minimum of 30 graduate semester hours including 15
semester hours in higher education, three semester hours in research
or statistics, a written project, and a minimum of six graduate
semester hours of approved electives from outside Higher Education
(previous graduate work may be counted toward this requirement).
Students enrolled in either specialization with no prior full-time
experience directly in keeping with their goals will be required to
complete one or more internships. A basic requirement for majors
in college teaching is the completion of a minimum of 30 graduate
semester hours of course work in one or more intended teaching
field(s), including previous graduate work.
Requirements for the Doctor of Education Degree: Three program
concentrations are offered: college teaching, administration,
and a specialization combining elements of both. Each student’s program
of study includes 12 semester hours of higher education core
courses, 9 semester hours of courses stipulated for an area of specialization,
6 semester hours of electives in higher education, 9 semester
hours from outside higher education; and 9-12 semester hours in
research methods and statistics. Programs for students in the administration
specialization must contain nine graduate semester hours in
courses outside higher education while those in the college teaching
specialization must contain a minimum of 45 post-baccalaureate,
graduate semester hours in a teaching field(s). Students without three
years of relevant experience in their field(s) of intended endeavor
will be required to complete one or more appropriate internships.
Higher Education (HIED)
HIED5003 Overview-American Higher Education (Fa) A basic course in the study
of higher education open to all students seeking careers in colleges and universities. Serves
as an introduction to the programs, problems, issues, and trends in higher education.
HIED5013 Community College Teaching II (Sp) Strategies for effective community
college teaching. Topics include appropriate use of media, distance learning alternative
learning and teaching strategies, the strengths and weaknesses of cooperative education,
classroom management, serving the disabled student, and the responsibilities and roles of the
community college faculty. Prerequisite: HIED 5003.
HIED5023 Community College Teaching Internship (Sp, Fa) Supervised field
experiences in community college teaching. Corequisite: HIED 5013. Prerequisite: HIED 5003.
HIED5033 College Students and Student Personnel Services (Fa) Study of
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