Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma
Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma
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<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Oklahoma</strong><br />
<strong>Graduate</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong>, 2012 - 2013<br />
<strong>Graduate</strong> Course Descriptions<br />
HLTH 5960 - Institute In Health<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
HLTH 5970 - Study Tour<br />
Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field<br />
<strong>of</strong> study.<br />
HLTH 5980 - <strong>Graduate</strong> Project<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 3 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
HLTH 5990 - Thesis<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
HUMANITIES (HUM)<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Humanities & Philosophy<br />
HUM 5083 - Advanced Film Criticism<br />
This course covers the advanced theory and practice <strong>of</strong> scholarly<br />
film criticism, as distinct from film journalism.<br />
HUM 5113 - Ancient Traditions<br />
Ancient Traditions is an interdisciplinary humanities course that examines<br />
the accomplishments <strong>of</strong> remote antiquity. The art, literature,<br />
music, and philosophies <strong>of</strong> the ancient Greeks and Romans will be<br />
given equal emphasis to provide a comprehensive understanding <strong>of</strong><br />
the foundations <strong>of</strong> Western Civilization.<br />
HUM 5133 - Medieval Traditions<br />
Medieval Traditions is an interdisciplinary humanities course that<br />
examines the accomplishments <strong>of</strong> the Medieval period. The art,<br />
literature, music, and philosophies <strong>of</strong> Medieval Europe will be given<br />
equal emphasis to provide a comprehensive understanding <strong>of</strong> the<br />
foundations <strong>of</strong> Western Civilization.<br />
HUM 5153 - Enlightenment Traditions<br />
Enlightenment Traditions is an interdisciplinary humanities course<br />
that examines the accomplishments <strong>of</strong> the Enlightenment. The art,<br />
literature, music, and philosophies <strong>of</strong> Enlightenment Europe (with<br />
focus on the 18th century) will be given equal emphasis to provide<br />
a comprehensive understanding <strong>of</strong> the Enlightenment period <strong>of</strong><br />
Western Civilization.<br />
HUM 5213 - Modern Traditions<br />
Modern Traditions is an interdisciplinary humanities course that examines<br />
the accomplishments <strong>of</strong> the modern West. The art, literature,<br />
music, and philosophies <strong>of</strong> Modern Europe and the United States<br />
(with focus on the 19th and 20th centuries) will be given equal emphasis<br />
to provide a comprehensive understanding <strong>of</strong> the foundations<br />
<strong>of</strong> Western Civilization.<br />
HUM 5900 - Practicum<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
HUM 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
HUM 5920 - Workshop<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest<br />
speaker, etc. A grade <strong>of</strong> “P” or “F” is given.<br />
HUM 5930 - Individual Study<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
HUM 5940 - Field Study In Humanities<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 9 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
HUM 5950 - Internship In Humanities<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study. Supervised practical experience gained<br />
in a pr<strong>of</strong>essional field by an advanced or graduate student.<br />
HUM 5960 - Institute In Humanities<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
HUM 5970 - Study Tour<br />
Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field<br />
<strong>of</strong> study.<br />
HUM 5990 - Thesis<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA (IME)<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Advanced Pr<strong>of</strong>essional & Special<br />
Services<br />
IME 5013 - Young Adult Library Resources<br />
This course examines qualitative historical and contemporary<br />
resources for young adult library collections and presents school<br />
librarian and teach techniques for creating meaningful literature<br />
experiences and methods <strong>of</strong> fostering lifelong reading habits. Evaluation,<br />
examination, and application <strong>of</strong> intellectual freedom, genres,<br />
themes, literary aspects, assessment criteria, authors and curriculum<br />
integration are studied.<br />
IME 5023 - Materials Selection<br />
Principles <strong>of</strong> resource selection, including policy statements, selection<br />
tools, selection criterial for all formats, community factors, collection<br />
needs and acquisitions, the publishing industry, and legal issues will<br />
be examined. Emphasis is on school media centers. Students will<br />
receive extensive practice in evaluation <strong>of</strong> materials through use <strong>of</strong><br />
a variety <strong>of</strong> recognized pr<strong>of</strong>essional reviewing journals. This course<br />
replaces LME 5023 which replaced LME 5022.<br />
IME 5042 - Microcomputers In Classrooms/Media Centers<br />
A study <strong>of</strong> the appropriate utilization <strong>of</strong> microcomputers in classrooms<br />
and media center. Major emphasis is placed upon selection<br />
and evaluation <strong>of</strong> instructional s<strong>of</strong>tware, making use <strong>of</strong> available<br />
bibliographic resources.<br />
IME 5053 - School Library Administration<br />
This course examines national, regional, and state guidelines and<br />
standards; administrative philosophies; leadership approaches;<br />
management theories; and policy development for organizing, administering,<br />
and integrating school library media center facilities, staff,<br />
resources, and budgets into the total school program.<br />
IME 5063 - School Library Foundations<br />
This is an overview course to introduce the history, nature, development,<br />
roles, and fundamental issues in the school library media<br />
center. Students are introduced to the mission <strong>of</strong> a school library<br />
and the elements <strong>of</strong> an ideal school library media program. Foundational<br />
production skills are established and program requirements<br />
are explained. National and state standards are highlighted, as are<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional organizations and the major databases and pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
journals utilized in school library research.<br />
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