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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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