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Course Descriptions

 

Mathematics
  

  • MATH 623 Partial Differential Equations II (3)

    Topics include first-order equations and the Cauchy problem, canonical forms of second order equations, the Cauchy-Kowalevski Theorem, separation of variables and eigenfunction expansions, Green’s functions, maximum principles and numerical methods. Special topics such as the calculus of variations, the Galerkin method, perturbations, bifurcations and group methods will be selected by the instructor.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 523 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MATH 624 Dynamical Systems (3)

    This course provides an introduction to the qualitative theory of ordinary differential and difference equations. Topics include existence uniqueness, stability theory, limit cycles, Poincaré maps, structural stability and bifurcation theory. Applications will be provided throughout the course. Special topics such as Hamiltonian systems, gradient systems, perturbations, symbolic dynamics, strange attractors and chaos will be selected by the instructor.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 323 (Differential Equations) and MATH 502 .
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MATH 630 Theory of Probability (3)

    This course provides a rigorous foundation of probability theory, grounded in measure theory and Lebesgue integration. Topics include Borel sets and s-fields, probability spaces, construction of Lebesgue measure, random variables, measurable maps, independence, zero-one laws, integration and expectation, convergence concepts, laws of large numbers, convergence in distribution and the central limit theorem, characteristic functions, martingales and stopping times. 
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 511, 530, 531, or equivalent preparation.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MATH 645 Numerical Analysis II (3)

    This course is a continuation of MATH 545 . Topics include finite difference and finite element methods for partial differential equations and numerical optimization. Other topics will be selected by the instructor.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 545 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MATH 650 Statistical Quality Control (3)

    This course is an introduction to basic methods of statistical process control. Topics include control charts, cumulative sum control charts, lot acceptance sampling plans and related topics.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 350 (Statistical Methods) or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MATH 651 Design of Experiments (3)

    This course is an introduction to how and why scientific experiments should be designed. The most commonly used designs and their variations along with resulting analysis will be covered.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 350, or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MATH 680 Special Topics in Applied Mathematics (3)

    This course is a semester study of an advanced topic in applied mathematics.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
    Note: Note: Since the content changes, this course may be repeated for credit.
  

  • MATH 685 Special Topics in Pure Mathematics (3)

    This course is a semester study of an advanced topic in pure mathematics.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Note: Note: Since the content changes, this course may be repeated for credit.
  

  • MATH 690 Graduate Teaching Seminar (1-3)

    This seminar is designed for graduate students in the mathematical sciences who are interested in teaching in higher-education settings. The seminar is customizable with a range of activities addressing practical and theoretical aspects of teaching in higher-education settings. The seminar is customizable with a range of activities addressing practical and theoretical aspects of teaching and learning: from constructing and teaching a class, including syllabus preparation and time management, to learning effective approaches to college-level teaching. Students will have the opportunity to work closely with a faculty member in an undergraduate classroom environment.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Mathematical Sciences, M.S. Graduate Program
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Repeatable: For up to 3 credit hours
    Restriction(s): Does not count toward the 30-credit-hour requirement for the M.S. in Mathematical Sciences
  

  • MATH 699 Independent Study in Mathematics (3)

    This course is designed to provide graduate students with an opportunity to study an area of mathematics of interest to them that is not generally offered.
    Prerequisite(s): Depends on the particular topic being studied.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 12 credit hours.
  

  • MATH 700 Thesis (3)

    A research and writing project in the mathematical sciences directed by a faculty member.  A thesis requires 6 credit hours of work taken in two separate semesters.  An oral defense of the thesis is required.  This course will be graded on a pass/fail basis. 
    Prerequisite(s): Approval of the program directors and at least 9 credit hours in the program.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
    Note: Note: This course may be taken for credit twice when the nature of the study warrants it.
  

  • MATH 803 Algebra III (3)

    This course is an introduction to category theory through a study of the category of modules as one of the best-behaved and the most studied categories. The list of topics includes basic category theory concepts and results as well as the concepts and results specific to the category of modules.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 503 , MATH 604 , or equivalent preparation. Admission to the PhD program in Mathematics with Computation or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MATH 811 Functional Analysis (3)

    This course is an application-oriented introduction to topics in functional analysis and is a continuation of MATH 612. Topics covered include: normed spaces, Banach spaces, Hilbert spaces, bounded linear mappings, dualilty theory, reflexivity, Hahn-Banach theorem, open mapping theorem, closed graph theorem, Banach-Steinhaus theorem and the uniform boundedness principle, compact operators, and spectral theory. 
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 612 , or equivalent preparation. Admission to the PhD program in Mathematics with Computation or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MATH 823 Partial Differential Equations III (3)

    Topics covered include: Sobolev spaces; second order elliptic equations; linear evolution equations; and Hamiltonian methods for evolution equations. The course includes student use of appropriate software to explore properties of evolution equations. 
     
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 511 , MATH 623 , or equivalent preparation. Admission to the PhD program in Mathematics with Computation or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MATH 824 Advanced Dynamical Systems (3)

    This course will cover advanced topics in dynamical systems theory. Possible topics include Lyapunov exponents, advanced bifurcation theory, center manifold theory, ergodic theory, horseshoe maps, shift maps and symbol spaces, Sharkovskii’s theorem, chaos, fractals, and perturbation theory. Possible applications include mechanics (Hamiltonian, Lagrangian, N-body problems), oscillator networks, spatio-temporal dynamics, and pattern formation. When possible, topics will be tailored to the interests of the students. The course includes student use of appropriate software currently used in dynamical systems, such as Mathematica, Matlab, and XPP/AUTO.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 623  and MATH 511 , or equivalent preparation. Admission to the PhD program in Mathematics with Computation or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MATH 830 Theory of Stochastic Processes (3)

    This course covers advanced topics in stochastic processes such as Brownian motion, stochastic calculus, stochastic differential equations, Markov processes, weak convergence and semi-group theory. Applications to financial mathematics such as the Black-Scholes formula for derivative pricing and the Kalman-Bucy filter will also be studied. The course includes student use of R software which will be used for simulating stochastic processes.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 560  and MATH 630 , or equivalent preparation. Admission to the PhD program in Mathematics with Computation or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MATH 845 Advanced Scientific Computing (3)

    This course is a continuation of MATH 645 . It will address advanced topics from numerical methods for solving ordinary and partial differential equations, numerical linear algebra, and numerical optimization. Main topics: finite difference, finite volume, and finite element methods; conservation and conservation laws; geometric numerical integrators; solution of large sparse linear systems; constrained optimization methods; (and) important concepts of stability, convergence and error analysis; and issues of implementation.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 645  or equivalent preparation as determined by the instructor. Programming skill in Python with Numpy, Matlab, or another scientific computing environment. Admission to the PhD program in Mathematics with Computation or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MATH 880 Advanced Special Topics (3)

    Advanced topics of current interest in areas of Mathematics or Statistics. May be repeated for credit, but only if different topics are covered.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • MATH 900 Continuous Research Enrollment (1-9)

    Students who are nearing the end of their coursework for their degree and who have begun work on their master’s thesis topic may need to utilize the Continuous Research Enrollment course to maintain a suitable level of enrollment for their programs. Linked directly to students’ research on a thesis topic and must be considered as a progress report toward that end when graded by the thesis advisor. The course will be graded on a pass-fail basis.
    Prerequisite(s): Form submission and program approval.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated when taken within the program’s time limit requirements.
    Restriction(s): Continuous Research Enrollment hours cannot be used as part of a program of study towards a degree. Continuous Research Enrollment hours may not be taken in lieu of thesis hours, but may be taken in combination with thesis hours, if no additional hours are available or necessary.
  

  • MATH 999 Doctoral Dissertation Research (1-9)

    Doctoral dissertation research and writing under the direction of a faculty advisor. 
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the PhD program in Mathematics with Computation.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 24 credits

Middle Grades Education
  

  • EDMG 657 Teaching Writing in the Middle Grades (3)

    This course will be framed from a 21st Century literacies perspectives and will address the teaching of writing theories, research and pedagogies represented in best practice models and assessing writing in middle grades. Students will learn about teaching writing through engaging in their own writing/design processes using print and nonprint texts to study writing processes.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDMG 658 Application of Methods and Materials in a Middle Level Field Grades 5-8 (3)

    This course provides candidates an opportunity to observe, teach content lessons, and examine the middle level teachers’ role in establishing and maintaining a positive classroom-learning environment. Candidate lessons will be evaluated using the SC teacher evaluation instrument. Reflection is the method used for identification of ways to improve instructional practices.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • EDMG 698 Transition to the Profession Seminar (3)

    This course is for candidates seeking SC teacher certification in the middle grades. The purpose is to provide each candidate an opportunity to demonstrate his/her ability through successful completion of all ADEPT written materials, reflections and a professional portfolio. This course experience reflects the Teaching and Learning Standards of the teacher education program at the College of Charleston.
    Corequisite(s): EDMG 699  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • EDMG 699 Middle Grades Clinical Internship (6)

    This course is for students seeking SC teacher certification. The purpose is to provide an opportunity to accept full responsibility for the total classroom instructional process. A teacher and a college supervisor complete supervision. The clinical practice experience reflects the Teaching and Learning Standards of the teacher education program at the College of Charleston.
    Corequisite(s): EDMG 698  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring

Music Education
  

  • MUSE 501 Graduate Choral Ensemble (1)

    The study and performance of choral music, both sacred and secular, from the Renaissance to the 21st Century in community or college choral ensembles. Includes participation in leadership roles and description and analysis of choral conducting and rehearsal techniques. Laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Repeatable: For up to 4 credit hours.
  

  • MUSE 601 Applied Voice (1)

    Development of advanced singing technique, tone quality, musicianship and performance skills. Individual lessons and master seminar in voice for graduate students. Private lessons are one hour per week.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MAT in Performing Arts Program and permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Repeatable: For up to 2 credit hours.
  

  • MUSE 602 Vocal Pedagogy (2)

    Study of vocal function, including exploration of anatomy and physiology, and the techniques/ methods for training the singing voice in both the developing child and the adult. Training and practice as a voice teacher - listening/analyzing/ diagnosing singing voice technique, and selecting/coaching singing repertoire for various levels of singing.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • MUSE 610 Foundations and Elementary Music Education Methods (3)

    A study of the philosophies, principles, and methods needed for teaching music to elementary school children. The course focus is on organization, management and teaching methodologies of elementary music programs, with emphasis on methods such as Orff and Kodaly. Course requirements include 40 hours of elementary classroom field experience.
    Prerequisite(s): Two semesters undergraduate conducting or equivalent experience.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • MUSE 611 Middle Grades and Secondary Music Methods (3)

    Organization and management of choirs, repertoire, programming considerations, and teaching methodology appropriate to Middle School/Junior High/High School choirs and vocal ensembles. Course requirements include 40 hours of field experience in a secondary classroom setting.
    Prerequisite(s): Two semesters undergraduate conducting or equivalent experience.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • MUSE 685 Independent Study in Music (1-3)

    To provide in-depth, individualized study in an area of music appropriate to the needs and degree plan of the graduate student.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
  

  • MUSE 701 Graduate Conducting I: Renaissance Through Classical Eras (3)

    An in-depth study of advanced choral techniques, rehearsal methods and strategies, and stylistic and historical analysis methods appropriate for choral literature of the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical eras. This includes manual gestures, historical background, style, performance practice considerations, score analysis, rehearsal strategies, and literature.
    Prerequisite(s): two semesters undergraduate conducting or equivalent experience.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • MUSE 702 Graduate Conducting Style and Analysis II: Romantic Period to the Present (3)

    An in-depth study of advanced choral techniques, rehearsal methods and strategies, and stylistic and historical analysis methods appropriate for choral literature of the Romantic Period through the present. This includes manual gestures, historical background, style, performance practice considerations, score analysis, rehearsal strategies, and literature.
    Prerequisite(s): Two semesters undergraduate conducting or equivalent experience.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • MUSE 703 Choral Music Literature Seminar (2)

    An in-depth, advanced examination of significant choral literature in all major genres in Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern eras. Characteristics of repertoire at all levels of choral instruction are explored. Knowledge of lifespan development and choral literature characteristics are applied to repertoire development for use in PreK-12 settings.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MUSE 704 Trends and Critical Issues in Performing Arts Education: Music (3)

    A review of current critical issues and trends in performing arts education as these relate to local, state, and national education agencies and the education of children and youth in PK-12 public schools.
    Course Frequency: Occasional

Public Administration
  

  • PUBA 502 Special Topics in Public Affairs Seminars (1-3)

    Covers current issues such as problem solving and public decisions; benefit-cost analysis; citizenship participation in public decision; and application of statistical techniques to public decisions. This course ranges from one to three credits. Students may take multiple PUBA 502 courses as long as the subject of the courses differ.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • PUBA 511 Urban Policy (3)

    This course will introduce students to the field of urban policy and will train students to critically analyze policy debates that directly impact city life. The course traces the major ideological shifts in urban policy over the past century, analyzes their historical and philosophical foundations and explores the relationship between urban change and policy formulation.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • PUBA 512 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Public Sector (3)

    This course focuses on the status of individuals and groups who identify as minority within America’s cultural and political framework. Concepts of equal opportunity, affirmative action, cultural diversity and harassment as well as how the debate over rights informs policy decisions and shapes identity and public institutions.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • PUBA 513 Planning Law (3)

    This course examines the application and administration of planning law at the local level. The tension between constitutionally protected rights and governmental regulation will be explored as it emerges in decisions regarding land use, environmental protection and growth management.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • PUBA 514 Urban Applications of Geographic Information Systems (4)

    This course provides an overview of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applied to the study of cities and urban policy. It introduces students to foundational concepts and applications of GIS, and it asks students to use this software to explore and solve real-world urban problems. Lecture is delivered in the lab, and students then work on applied projects in the lab.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • PUBA 516 Local and Regional Economic Development: Policy and Practice (3)

    This course examines the forces that drive regional growth and change and assesses the policies and practices that are commonly used in pursuit of economic growth, including industrial targeting, incentives, and human capital development.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • PUBA 517 Urban Transportation: Problems and Prospects (3)

    Foundational urban transportation concepts, theories, and policies are analyzed in applied contexts. Students explore contemporary problems, and prepare solutions to these problems. The transportation planning process is reviewed and critiqued, including the political and ethical implications surrounding this process. The role of Geographic Information Sciences in transportation planning is examined.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • PUBA 518 History and Theory of American Urban Planning (3)

    This course provides a critical evaluation of the field of planning. The class focuses on the origins and evolution of the discipline, tools of planning practice, and the interrelated planning elements of economic development, social justice and environmental protection.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Cross-listing: EVSS 518  
  

  • PUBA 519 Community Planning (3)

    This course is a survey of the field of community planning in urban and rural contexts. Topics may include urbanism, ruralism, sustainability and environmental planning, historic preservation, design, public art, economic (re)development, among others. Various approaches to community planning will be explored including top-down/bureaucratic community planning and grassroots/bottom-up community planning.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • PUBA 520 Local Government Politics and Administration (3)

    This course examines the role of local government administrators as leaders and service providers. The course explores an understanding of local political environments and develops an understanding of what they mean in terms of democratic institutions and theory.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • PUBA 521 The Practice of Public Administration (3)

    The world of the practicing manager is complex. Making decisions with often severe limits on resources and time means that managers must consider various aspects of management - personnel, legal accountability, resource management and ethics - in rapidly changing contexts. This seminar addresses these complexities by exploring particular cases in depth.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • PUBA 523 Housing Policy (3)

    Housing provides the foundation for many aspects of a healthy life and links citizens and families to education, jobs, transportation, community networks, and myriad public services. This course is designed to provide the background necessary to become informed participants in this debate over the future of U.S. housing policy and to develop conceptual tools necessary to formulate and implement housing policy.
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Cross-listing: POLI 423
  

  • PUBA 530 Natural Resources Law and Policy (3)

    This course examines the laws and policy that regulate and affect the use of natural resources. The course includes an introduction to the administrative law of federal agencies that regulate the use of public lands and resources.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Cross-listing: EVSS 530  
  

  • PUBA 531 Administrative Law (3)

    This course studies the legislative, adjudicatory and general policy-making powers of administrative agencies and regulatory commissions, and the scope of judicial review of administrative action. The course is directed primarily toward an analysis of the political nature of bureaucracy, and secondarily toward the procedural requirements for administrative policy-making.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Cross-listing: EVSS 531 
  

  • PUBA 534 Environmental Law and Regulatory Policy (3)

    This course examines the development of environmental law and regulatory policy in the United States. It provides an overview of the scope and substance of environmental law and the various regulatory techniques they employ. Both criminal and civil litigation surrounding the implementation of environmental law are examined.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Cross-listing: EVSS 534  
  

  • PUBA 535 Land Use Law (3)

    This course examines zoning and land use control in the United States and incorporates illustrations and cases from South Carolina in particular. It focuses on enabling legislation for local governments, regulation, the process of development, eminent domain, contract and conditional zoning and enforcement and violation of land use regulations.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Cross-listing: EVSS 535  
  

  • PUBA 536 Economic Theory for Policy Analysis (3)

    This course develops and applies microeconomic models and theories to the analysis of contemporary public sector issues. Attention is given to the conceptual and practical problems associated with resource allocation decisions given conflicts between efficiency and equity and limited information.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Cross-listing: EVSS 601 
  

  • PUBA 537 Wetlands Policy (3)

    This course is intended to provide the student with a broad understanding of the social origins, philosophies, and political, economic and cultural impacts of wetlands protection in the United States. Topics address the goals of and policymakers’ approaches to wetlands protection.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Cross-listing: EVSS 537 
  

  • PUBA 540 Leadership and Decision Making (3)

    This course examines leadership and decision making by identifying the environment of decision making, the techniques and characteristics of leadership styles and decision making approaches.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • PUBA 550 Nonprofit Leadership and Governance (3)

    This course orients students to the history, values, and issues of the third sector in American society; and to the leadership, governance, and management challenges specific to the administration of non-profit organizations.  In particular, the course focuses on developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for effective nonprofit leadership that explicitly recognizes the importance of collaboration and shared leadership to sustained success and appreciable change.  Today’s leaders must leverage the wisdom, resources, and capital of multiple constituencies and communities.  Students in this course will expand their abilities to address and negotiate leadership challenges that arise when stakeholders come together to plan, make decisions, and take action in organizational and community settings.
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Cross-listing: POLI 450
  

  • PUBA 551 Research and Management in Environmental Organizations (3)

    This course examines the conduct and use of applied research in environmental organizations. Topics include the role of scientific information in policy definition and administration, the use and misuse of research data, the prospects for meaningful program evaluation and policy learning, and the influence of alternative organizational structures on the use of information.
    Course Frequency: Spring
    Cross-listing: EVSS 551  
  

  • PUBA 555 Nonprofit Capacity Building (3)

    The course will examine the current research on capacity building for nonprofits and its applicability. Students will investigate the components that contribute to an organization’s effectiveness and sustainability over time and tools and approaches utilized by nonprofits to adapt and thrive in the midst of a rapidly changing environment.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • PUBA 556 Fundraising and Marketing for Nonprofits (3)

    This course examines the development cycle and how nonprofits structure their giving and marketing programs. In addition to annual, major, and planned giving, the class will look at capital campaigns, the roles of boards and volunteers, grant writing, corporate and foundation giving, using technology and ethics and accountability.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • PUBA 557 Managing Public/Private Partnerships (3)

    A shift in the social sector demands a reliance on private partnerships to provide public and nonprofit services. This course will provide an overview of these partnerships, study organizational models, and examine both public and nonprofit success stories leaving the student with a fresher perspective on public and nonprofit management.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • PUBA 600 Foundations of Public Sector Management and Leadership (3)

    This course explores the evolution and current status of the public sector in the United States. Students will study the ethical, legal, political, and professional dimensions of public service.
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • PUBA 601 Research and Quantitative Methods for Public Administration (3)

    This course examines the various aspects of collecting and processing primary and secondary data utilized by public organizations for decision-making and program evaluation. Students will learn basic qualitative and quantitative methods for developing a valid research design, how to create and implement surveys, and basic statistical analysis techniques.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • PUBA 602 Public Policy (3)

    This course examines the activities of individuals, groups, and institutions that define or ignore public problems, participate or fail to participate in political struggles over these problems and confront or avoid opportunities to develop and implement solutions. The implications of these complexities for public employees and public management are emphasized.
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Cross-listing: EVSS 602 
  

  • PUBA 603 Managing Public Organizations (3)

    This course provides students with an understanding of the challenges of managing public organizations. Topics of study include leadership, motivation, group behavior, culture, decision making, accountability and organizational change and development.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • PUBA 604 Managing Human Resources (3)

    This course considers the context and practice of effective human resource management, with special emphasis on the political, legal, historical, and ethical dimensions of public employment. Students will apply personnel management theories and techniques to contemporary organizational challenges to investigate the tensions inherent to balancing competing values and demands.
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • PUBA 605 Managing Financial Resources (3)

    This course examines the organization and techniques of governmental financial management, budgetary theories and intergovernmental financial relations.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • PUBA 701 Public Administration Capstone (3)

    The capstone seminar is designed to be a culminating experience that helps the student integrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes acquired throughout the program. 
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA program director
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • PUBA 710 Thesis (3)

    In order to complete the thesis requirement a student must have a core MPA faculty member as their advisor along with a committee of three other faculty. In order to register for thesis hours, the student must develop an independent study contract with their advisor containing an agreed upon research proposal and timeline. The final thesis must adhere to all the guidelines set forth in the Graduate School’s Thesis Manual.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
  

  • PUBA 711 Independent Study (1-3)

    Individual study of an agreed-upon topic under the direction of a core MPA faculty member, following a course of reading and other requirements proposed by the student and established by negotiation with the graduate faculty member.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
  

  • PUBA 777 Internship (3)

    A supervised field experience in which the student observes and participates in the functioning of a public sector or other nonprofit organization for at least 15 weeks. This course is graded Pass-Fail.
    Prerequisite(s): At least 15 credits earned in the M.P.A. program. Permission of the M.P.A. director required.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • PUBA 900 Continuous Research Enrollment (1-9)

    Students who are nearing the end of their coursework for their degree and who have begun work on their master’s thesis topic may need to utilize the Continuous Research Enrollment course to maintain a suitable level of enrollment for their programs. Linked directly to students’ research on a thesis topic and must be considered as a progress report toward that end when graded by the thesis advisor. The course will be graded on a pass-fail basis.
    Prerequisite(s): Form submission and program approval.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated when taken within the program’s time limit requirements.
    Restriction(s): Continuous Research Enrollment hours cannot be used as part of a program of study towards a degree. Continuous Research Enrollment hours may not be taken in lieu of thesis hours, but may be taken in combination with thesis hours, if no additional hours are available or necessary.

Science and Math for Teachers
  

  • SMFT 510 Introduction to Problem Solving (3)

    A course designed primarily for elementary and middle-level teachers to investigate mathematics topics through problem-solving activities. Topics covered will include numeric and algebraic concepts and operations; patterns, relationships and functions; geometry and spatial sense and measurement. The NCTM Standards, NCTM Addenda Series and the South Carolina Mathematics Curriculum Framework will serve as a basis for the nature and content of activities. Graduate credit only.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 514 Geometry for Educators (3)

    This course will investigate plane and geometric shapes, transformations, lines and coordinate geometry and measurement. Students will investigate geometric formulas, theorems and simple proofs using hands-on approaches that includes developing geometric constructions, making models and use of technology.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 516 Applications Across the Mathematics Curriculum with Technology (3)

    This course, intended for practicing middle and secondary school teachers, explores applications of mathematics which use geometry, trigonometry, probability and statistics, networks, matrices and linear programming. We will develop practical classroom presentations of various applications, and integrate computer and graphing calculator activities into these classroom modules. Graduate credit only.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 523 Earth Science for Educators (3)

    This course will explore the fundamentals of earth science and its application to environmental issues. Students will learn about the history of Earth’s formation, the dynamic processes that continue to shape and alter the Earth’s surface, and the metamorphosis and interconnectedness of the solid Earth with the hydrosphere and atmosphere.  The course will explore these concepts using a variety of teaching strategies and tools that engage students in STEM, inquiry, problem-based and stewardship approaches that can be employed in formal and informal educational settings.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 524 Space Science for Educators (3)

    This course will explore astronomy and comparative planetology. Students will develop an understanding of stellar and planetary evolution and compositional variation throughout our solar system. Data and imagery from ground-based and space-based telescopes and missions will be incorporated throughout. Students will use acquired conceptual knowledge to develop innovative educational activities, which can be used in formal and informal science educational settings. 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 529 Coastal and Marine Science for Educators (3)

    This course explores the interrelationships between marine and coastal processes and human influences on them. Topics include, influences of the ocean on weather, climate, biogeochemical processes and the ecosystems services essential to sustaining human life; threats to marine and coastal ecosystems including pollution, habitat degradation, overfishing, climate change, and ocean acidification. The course will utilize a variety of teaching strategies and tools for fostering ocean science literacy in formal and informal educational settings.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 535 Topics in Ecology and Conservation Biology (3)

    The course will introduce science educators to the concepts, learning frameworks and teaching strategies necessary to teach ecology and conservation biology in both formal and informal science education settings. The course will explore ecological concepts in the context of human influences on the biosphere with the goal of learning how we can conserve ecosystems, biodiversity and live sustainably on planet Earth.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 537 Topics in Botany for Educators (3)

    This course will explore plant evolution, anatomy, physiology, ecology, and conservation of plant species and communities. The course will model innovative learning frameworks (inquiry-based labs, case & problem-based learning) and best-practice teaching strategies (interactive class discussions, small-group collaborative learning and technology-supported lectures, labs, field experiences), which educators can employ in their own teaching.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 538 Topics in Zoology for Educators (3)

    This course will explore animal evolution, anatomy, physiology, ecology, and conservation. The course will model innovative learning frameworks (inquiry-based labs, case & problem-based learning) and best-practice teaching strategies (interactive class discussions, small-group collaborative learning and technology-supported lectures, labs & field experiences) which students can employ in formal and informal science education settings.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 540 Fundamentals of Physical Science (3)

    This course will provide the necessary strong physics background to science teachers through conceptual understanding and hands-on activities. The goals of this course are to prepare formal and informal science educators to teach physical science and solve problems with real world applications.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 548 Atomic Theory of Matter From Lucretius to Quarks (3)

    This course looks at milestones in the development of atomic theory as a means to understand the basic concepts of modern theories of the nature of matter and as a means to convey the dynamic nature of model building in science. Data that led to the atomic theory, the concept of energy states of atoms, the discovery of elemental materials and proposals as to the nature of the nucleus will be explored.
    Prerequisite(s): One year of teaching high school chemistry, physics or physical science; or one year of college chemistry or physics; or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 555 Applications of Physics for Teachers: How Things Work (3)

    This course will develop an understanding and appreciation of the concepts and principles of physics by examining objects of everyday experiences. Items such as a microwave oven, vacuum cleaner or elevator will be explored for the physics that makes them work. Historical and social perspectives of science will also be discussed.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 570 Introduction to Environmental and Sustainability Education (3)

    This course is an introduction to teaching and learning in environmental and sustainability education (ESE) in school (formal) and community (informal) settings.  It will introduce theory and practices from a range of related fields, including environmental education (EE), education for sustainable development (ESD), outdoor education, sustainability education, and environmental science using interactive, experiential and place-based learning classroom, lab and outdoor activities.  In so doing, students will develop and deepen their environmental literacy as well as an individual perspective on ESE, and experiment with strategies for bringing environmental learning to school and/or community settings.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 611 Probability and Statistics for Educators (3)

    A course in probability and statistics designed for educators. Topics will include descriptive statistics, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, conditional probability, discrete and continuous probability distributions, and inferential statistics. 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 618 Applications of Calculus for Educators (3)

    A course designed primarily for math educators to investigate applications of calculus in science and technology. Topics will include a review of limits, derivatives and integration techniques, as well as applications to physics, geology, chemistry, biology and technology. Investigative labs, utilizing data collection, and interdisciplinary projects will be major components of the course.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 635 Topics in Ecology and Conservation Biology (3)

    The course will introduce science educators to the concepts, learning frameworks and teaching strategies necessary to teach ecology and conservation biology in both formal and informal science education settings.  The course will explore ecological concepts in the context of human influences on the biosphere with the goal of learning how we can conserve ecosystems, biodiversity and live sustainably on planet Earth.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 639 Genetics and Molecular Biology for Educators (3)

    This course will explore genetics, molecular biology and biotechnology in the context of health, environmental and ethical issues. The course will model innovative learning frameworks (inquiry-based labs, case & problem-based learning) and best-practice teaching strategies (interactive class discussions, small-group collaborative learning and technology-supported lectures, labs & field experiences), which can be used in diverse educational settings.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 640 Coastal and Marine Science for Teachers (3)

    This course explores the interrelationships between marine and coastal processes and human influences on them. Topics include, influences of the ocean on weather, climate, biogeochemical processes and the ecosystems services essential to sustaining human life; threats to marine and coastal ecosystems including pollution, habitat degradation, overfishing, climate change, and ocean acidification. The course will introduce a variety of teaching strategies and learning tools for fostering ocean science literacy in both formal and informal educational settings.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 645 The Physics of Force and Motion for Educators (3)

    The laws of force and motion will be examined in a lecture, discussion and laboratory environment. Students will enhance their skills employing logical and mathematical techniques to solve problems, using appropriate scientific equipment from meter sticks to computers, and develop innovative teaching methods applicable in diverse educational settings.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 647 Determination of the Structure of Matter: Analytical Tools Employed Across the Science Curriculum (3)

    The interaction of matter and light allows chemists, physicists, biologists, astronomers and geologists to study the nature of matter. This course will investigate the application of absorption and emission spectroscopy across a broad range of the electromagnetic spectrum, X-ray crystallography, laser technology and remote sensing developments to explore the nature of matter from the atomic level to galaxies. Each topic introduced will be related to the 9-12th curriculum and to the South Carolina standards.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 670 Advanced Methods in Science and Mathematics (3)

    This is an advanced course in teaching science and mathematics. In this course students will study the elements necessary to help all learners achieve high-quality mathematics and science instruction, including the nature of science and mathematics, problem-based and inquiry methods of teaching, curriculum development, assessment, and lesson planning. The organization, content, and delivery of this course will focus on scientific processes, problem- and inquiry-based instruction, and the alliance of factual knowledge, procedural proficiency, and conceptual understanding.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 690 Capstone Project Development (1)

    This course will teach development of research projects in an educational setting, the ethical conduct of research using human subjects, and preparation of proposals for the Institutional Review Board (IRB). It will include the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) training required for IRB approval. Students will write a capstone project proposal.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 632 
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • SMFT 697 Special Topics in Science or Mathematics for Educators (1-3)

    This is a one-semester course in an advanced topic in science or mathematics for educators.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • SMFT 698 Independent Study (1-3)

    Independent study with coursework agreed upon between student and instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: Repeatable for up to 3 credit hours
  

  • SMFT 699 Capstone Project (1-2)

    Independent study in science or math education with coursework agreed upon between student and instructor for work on the student’s Capstone Project.
    Prerequisite(s): SMFT 690  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.

Spanish
  

  • SPAN 590 Special Topics (3)

    Subjects to be announced. Course may be repeated for credit as topics change.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
  

  • SPAN 614 Topics in Spanish Culture and Civilization (3)

    An intensive exploration and analysis of Spanish culture and civilization through the study of selected topics in the arts, history, linguistics, music, philosophy, politics, popular culture, and/or science. Such topics will be approached through the study of primary and secondary texts, artistic works and through film. The goal of this course is to prepare teachers to incorporate and adapt a wide variety of cultural aspects of Spain into their instructional plans and educational materials.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • SPAN 615 Topics in Latin American Culture and Civilization (3)

    An intensive exploration and analysis of Latin American culture and civilization through the study of selected topics in the arts, history, linguistics, music, philosophy, politics, popular culture, and/or science. Such topics will be approached through the study of primary and secondary texts, artistic works and through film. The goal of this course is to prepare teachers to incorporate and adapt a wide variety of cultural aspects of Latin America into their instructional plans and educational materials.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • SPAN 624 Us Latinos/As Literatures and Cultures (3)

    An in-depth study of topics in U.S. Latino/a literature and culture focusing on Mexican- Americans, Puerto Ricans and Cuban-Americans. Content includes history, literacy production and cultural manifestations within contemporary theoretical concepts.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SPAN 630 Seminar in Hispanic Studies (3)

    An in-depth study of topics in Hispanic literature, linguistics and/or cultures. This course may be repeated for additional credit, as the topics change.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • SPAN 681 Spanish Linguistics for Language Teachers (3)

    This course examines topics in Spanish Linguistics and the acquisition of Spanish as a foreign language. Particularly, we examine the phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, and language variation applied to the teaching and learning of Spanish. It provides linguistics background to language teachers, enabling them to function as knowledgeable language professionals.
    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the M.Ed. in Languages Program with Spanish Emphasis.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
 

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