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ACT 501 - Advanced Accounting Theory
The course is intended for the graduate student who has completed intermediate and advanced topics in accounting. The overall objective is to identify significant elements of accounting theory and relate these elements to significant problem areas in accounting.
Credits: 3
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ACT 503 - Advanced Tax
The course will have emphasis on tax concepts and the income taxation of individuals. Tax research procedure will be covered and practiced as part of the course.
Credits: 3
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ACT 505 - Advanced Auditing
The course will provide thorough coverage of the theory and practice of auditing using both the transactional cycle and account balance approaches. It will emphasize the development of judgment by the auditor and other factors in decision-making.
Credits: 3
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ACT 509 - Financial Management
The study of concepts and principles of financial management. Topics include: financial statement, analysis, cash flows, risk and return analysis, cost of capital, budgeting, and financial planning.
Credits: 3
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ACT 583 - Accounting Internship
Internship in Accounting.
Credits: 3
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ACT 650 - Strategic Management
A study of techniques of strategic management and their applicability to a wide range of organizations. This course is a comprehensive experience designed to integrate the knowledge and skills acquired through core and elective courses. Case studies and research will play a large part in the course’s final evaluation. (Students should have completed 27 credit hours before taking this course.)
Credits: 3
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Art Education |
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AED 503 - Visual Arts Based Integrated Learning
Students will participate in interdisciplinary studio projects with a focus on translating integrated arts-based learning theory into instructional practice for the k-12 classroom. In addition to studio work, students will learn how to write, implement, and assess visual arts-based integrated curriculum.
Credits: 3
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AED 504 - Issues and Concepts in Art Education
This course explores current trends, post-modern concepts, and issues within the greater context of art and education. Through reading, discussion and reflection this course will provide the student with a process and a forum for the development of a personal analysis and synthesis of concerns in Art Education.
Credits: 3
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AED 506 - Drawing
An exploration of traditional and contemporary approaches to drawing in a variety of media. Emphasis will focus on the development of conceptual and aesthetic skills and their application to the classroom situation.
Credits: 3
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AED 507 - Psychological Foundations of Education
A study and application of the basic principles and theories of educational psychology with emphasis on Art Education. Course content is directly tied to classroom observation and participation through journal keeping, reflection, presentations, written essays and critical discussion.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: EDU 095. 35 hours of field experience required. You should complete a Placement Request form as part of your AED 507 course. The Office of Field Placements will assign the location of your placement.
Credits: 3
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AED 511 - Painting
The development of technical skills, handling of media materials; emphasis on problems in composition, development of visual acuity, and application of essential skills for art instructors.
Prerequisites & Notes
Additional course fee required. Open only to Art Ed students. Open to Art Therapy students on a space-available basis.
Credits: 3
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AED 513 - Watercolor
In this course, the student will learn to use watercolor as another tool with which to express a deeper level of personal expression, individual creativity, and sophisticated contemporary content through form.
Credits: 3
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AED 516 - Printmaking
An exploration of traditional and alternative printmaking techniques, including relief and monotype, with an emphasis on aesthetic development and classroom application.
Credits: 3
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AED 521 - Photographic Concepts
This course will address the principles of photography as an expressive art form. Students will become familiar with the history and application of photography as a means of communication, information, and personal expression, with particular emphasis on recent artists and discourse about cultural identity. This course will include exploration of traditional black and white processes, alternative non-silver processes and digital applications appropriate for the classroom.
Prerequisites & Notes
Additional course fee required. Open only to Art Ed students. Open to Art Therapy students on a space-available basis.
Credits: 3
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AED 522 - Digital Photographic Concepts
Through a combination of demonstrations, field assignments and critiques, students will explore the basic tools, techniques, and aesthetics of digital photography. Creative use of camera controls, exposure, digital imaging software and output options will be emphasized. Advanced workflow techniques and issues related to the impact of digital technology on both fine art and commercial photography will additionally be addressed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Open only to Art Ed students. Open to Art Therapy students on a space-available basis.
Credits: 3
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AED 526 - Three-Dimensional Concepts
Students work to build a visual awareness, an understanding of three-dimensional space/art by analyzing and drawing from a diverse history of sculptural sources, traditions, processes and materials. Emphasis is placed on developing technical skills and craftsmanship in combination with teaching methodologies, experimentation, and spontaneity of expression in the areas of assemblage, woodworking and welding. Students will be asked to share ideas and collaborate in critique situations.
Prerequisites & Notes
Additional course fee required. Open only to Art Ed students. Open to Art Therapy students on a space-available basis.
Credits: 3
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AED 531 - Ceramics
Students will explore ceramic history, traditions, trends and a variety of forming and finishing processes to build an awareness of the technical and cultural diversity of ceramic art. The course combines wheel throwing, hand building and kiln firing techniques with teaching methodologies. Students will be asked to share ideas and collaborate in critique situations.
Prerequisites & Notes
Additional course fee required. Open only to Art Ed students. Open to Art Therapy students on a space-available basis.
Credits: 3
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AED 535 - Visual Books
This course will introduce the graduate student to the basic techniques and materials of book making as an art form. Students will explore traditional book binding techniques resulting in creative new ideas and approaches to the development of a visual book. Emphasis will be placed on how the process can be used to examine cultural, personal, and artistic expressions. Students will be encouraged to work with visual ideas as well as constructing blank book models to be used for reference.
Prerequisites & Notes
Additional course fee required. Open only to Art Ed students. Open to Art Therapy students on a space-available basis.
Credits: 3
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AED 537 - Fibers & Innovative Craft Traditions
This course will introduce students to the techniques, theories, and innovation in contemporary crafts. Emphasis will be placed on craftspersonship, technical proficiency, the object sophistication in conjunction with developing an understanding of the historical and diverse cultures that integrate those techniques into their art.
Prerequisites & Notes
Additional course fee required. Open only to Art Education students. Open to Art Therapy students on a space-available basis.
Credits: 3
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AED 541 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing
An exploration of traditional metalsmithing processes as well as nontraditional and lo-tech materials used in body ornamentation, introduction of historical, contemporary and cultural ideologies that shape the craft aesthetic of jewelry and metalsmithing; development of a personal direction and creative problem solving; application of knowledge, skills and attitudes of teaching at all levels.
Prerequisites & Notes
Additional course fee required. Open only to Art Ed students. Open to Art Therapy students on a space-available basis.
Credits: 3
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AED 550 - Art Materials, Methods and Management
This course will explore the links between art materials, teaching strategies, and appropriate developmental levels. Although the course will focus on elementary art methods and materials, secondary level applications will be highlighted. This hands-on course will include studio projects in a wide range of 2D and 3D media, class assignments and presentations, research, building resource files, field and journal assignments.
Prerequisites & Notes
Additional course fee required. Open only to Art Ed students. Open to Art Therapy students on a space-available basis. Required for the Initial Certification Art Education program.
Credits: 3
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AED 551 - Classroom Management
Studies theoretical models employed in the practice of classroom management; emphasis on problem solving techniques; explores classroom organization, instructional curriculum and diagnosis and correction of behavioral patterns as related to the total classroom instructional design.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course limited to Art Ed and Initial cert Business & Marketing Ed students; open to others on a space-available basis. *Formerly EDU*551
Credits: 3
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AED 554 - Art Education I
This course combines the methodology, theory and practice of teaching art. Course work includes planning and curriculum development, special needs concerns, motivation, classroom management strategies and the assessment of the art experience. Students are required to maintain a journal that documents, synthesizes, and evaluates their growth as a professional art teacher.
Prerequisites & Notes
Required for the Initial Certification program. 35 hours of field experience required Saturday Art for Children & Teens Program. If possible, this course should be taken the semester prior to the professional semester. An application for a Student Teaching placement will be made to the Office of Field Placement Services as part of this course.
Credits: 3
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AED 555 - Computer Graphics
Introduction to digital imaging for the artist-teacher, with an emphasis on developing technical skills, on integrating imaging technology and art curriculum, and on developing instructional strategies for diverse classrooms and instructional levels. Exposure to imaging technologies that enhance creative abilities and experience on projects with practical applications.
Prerequisites & Notes
Additional course fee required. Open only to Art Ed students. Open to Art Therapy students on a space-available basis.
Credits: 3
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AED 560 - Advanced Studio Thesis
Advanced level art work in a studio area; emphasis on development of a thesis that clearly articulates the conceptual focus of an individual’s work in terms of process, form, image and content; evolution of a personal artistic vision and direction as manifested in a cohesive body of work.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: A minimum of 6 credits of graduate level studio art; three of these credits must be in the studio area chosen for thesis work. Students may take only one Advanced Studio Thesis course in their program.
Credits: 3
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AED 571 - Art History, Criticism and Aesthetics
Required for the completion of the Professional Certification Master’s degree in Art Education. An exploration of ways to integrate art history into the curriculum through conceptual and technical means with an emphasis on museum visits, nontraditional resources, multiculturalism, and contemporary issues.
Credits: 3
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AED 654 - Art Education II
Taken as part of the professional semester (with AED 665 and AED 666), students study curriculum development and instructional strategies as they are applied to a diversity of learners in an inclusive setting. Emphasis is placed on the management of the art classroom; assessment of the art experience and the integration of learning in art with other disciplines using strategies such as reading, research, journal keeping, verbal critiques, and expression that combines words with images. Students will design, execute and document conceptually based units of instruction that demonstrate an understanding of a constructivist approach to learning.
Prerequisites & Notes
Required for Initial Certification program. Corequisites: AED 665 & AED 666. Course includes 30 hours fieldwork.
Credits: 3
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AED 665 - Student Teaching in Art
Taken as part of the professional semester (with AED 654 & AED 666). The field-based practicum consists of two placements of school for six weeks each, one in an elementary school and one in a secondary school.
Prerequisites & Notes
Required for Initial Certification. Upon receiving your student teaching placements you are required to complete 30 hours of observation & participation with your cooperating teacher(s) prior to beginning student teaching semester. An application for a Student Teaching placement will be made to the Office of Field Placement Services in AED 554.
Credits: 6
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AED 666 - Reflective Seminar in Art Education
As a part of the professional semester (taken in conjunction with AED 654 & AED 665), students critically analyze and synthesize their experiences in student teaching, as they strive to become reflective practitioners. Students create developmental and professional portfolios that assess and display their growth as beginning art teachers. Students will reflect, synthesize, evaluate, identify and document in an essay, the elements of teaching practice that are of specific interest to them. These elements will serve as basis for further research and study in AED 504.
Prerequisites & Notes
Required for Initial Certification program. Prerequisite: AED 554. Corequisites: AED 654 & AED 665. Additional course meeting hours required; see Program Director.
Credits: 3
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AED 690 - Capstone Seminar
In this culminating experience, students will examine current issues and trends, and acquire an orientation to on-going professional development. This seminar is a collaborative forum for refining and presenting inquiry projects and professional portfolios to an audience of colleagues representing a wide variety of disciplines and school/community settings. Should be taken during the last semester of coursework.
Prerequisites & Notes
Co-requisite: AED 699. *Formerly EDU*690
Credits: 3
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AED 699 - Master’s Portfolio Presentation
Degree candidates must successfully complete and exhibit a master’s portfolio at the time of completion of the graduate program. Open to students in the Art Education Initial and Professional certification programs.
Prerequisites & Notes
Co-requisite AED 690. For students completing final semester of M.S. in Education Program. Students must also complete a Commencement Information Form by the start of the semester in which this course will be taken; form available in Graduate Student Services (Smyth 1).
Credits: 0
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ATR 505 - Art Therapy and Counseling Internship
A minimum of 16 hours weekly of supervised contact with clients in a clinical setting, including a two and a half hour weekly group supervision seminar with art therapy faculty, and with on-the-job supervision for these courses; beginning, intermediate and advanced supervision corresponding with numbers 504, 505, 506 and 508 respectively.
Credits: 3
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ATR 506 - Art Therapy and Counseling Internship
A minimum of 16 hours weekly of supervised contact with clients in a clinical setting, including a two and a half hour weekly group supervision seminar with art therapy faculty, and with on-the-job supervision for these courses; beginning, intermediate, and advanced supervision corresponding with numbers 504, 505, 506, and 508, respectively.
Credits: 3
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ATR 508 - Art Therapy and Counseling Internship
A minimum of 16 hours weekly of supervised contact with clients in a clinical setting, including a two and a half hour weekly group supervision seminar with art therapy faculty, and with on-the-job supervision for these courses; beginning, intermediate, and advanced supervision corresponding with numbers 504, 505, 506, and 508, respectively.
Credits: 3
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ATR 522 - Assessment Diagnosis and Counseling I
The study of psychological projective tests and art therapy tests designed specifically for the purpose of determining whether or not a client is appropriate for treatment and type of treatment and counseling techniques (individual, group and/or family).
Credits: 3
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ATR 523 - Assessment, Diagnosis, and Art Therapy Counseling II
The study of the major clinical syndromes with emphasis on the use of art materials, techniques and testing instrumentation. Students are also instructed in the meaning of line, form, space, and color usage in cross-cultural populations. Students will learn how to translate artwork of clients as well as present their findings in a comprehensive oral lecture and written paper.
Credits: 3
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ATR 524 - Art Therapy and the Chemically Dependent Substance Abuse Client
The class focuses on utilizing art therapy while working in a group setting with CD/SA clients. The model used is congruent with the disease model of addiction and recovery. Art therapy is utilized as an adjunct to more traditional forms of addiction therapy and is to foster the existing treatment plan for CD/SA clients. During the class, special needs populations will be explored.
Credits: 3
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ATR 528 - Art Therapy: Theories, Practice and Counseling
Addresses the current theories in art therapy, the pioneers in the field, and the successful exploration of various media with specific populations.
Credits: 3
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ATR 546 - Phototherapy and Counseling Techniques
Students couple the didactic components of phototherapy concepts with direct application via assignments using instant cameras, computer software, digital cameras, cyanotype and liquid light techniques. In addition to this experiential component, students exit well-versed in phototherapy and counseling techniques and its direct employment when working with various patient populations.
Credits: 3
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ATR 650 - Methods and Materials in Art Therapy
This course will explore the mind-body-spirit continuum as it relates to counseling practices and specific methodologies with the chemical and substance abuse client. Emphasis will focus on materials and methods employed when working with this population.
Credits: 3
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BIL 640 - Teaching Content Areas in Spanish Bilingual Classroom
Course is organized around the principles of instruction of Spanish native speakers in Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Technology consistent with New York State Learning Standards. Course will focus on interdisciplinary instruction, learning strategies, hands-on experiences, aspects of Spanish Language academic vocabulary, and an infusion of Hispanic arts and history into the curriculum.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course will be conducted in English and Spanish. 20 hours fieldwork required.
Credits: 3
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BIL 641 - Native Language Arts and Literacy Instruction for Spanish Speakers
Through this course, students explore the acquisition of literacy skills in Spanish. A contrastive analysis of English and Spanish leads students to the different approaches in the teaching of reading and writing in Spanish. Course will explore instructional strategies for integrating reading and writing across the content areas and will concentrate on the application of theory, methodology, and applications of technology in literacy instruction to meet requirements of the New York State Learning Standards.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course will be conducted in Spanish. 15 hours of fieldwork required.
Credits: 3
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Business Education |
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BED 551 - Classroom Management
Studies theoretical models employed in the practice of classroom management; emphasis on problem solving techniques; explores classroom organization, instructional curriculum and diagnosis and correction of behavioral patterns as related to the total classroom instructional design.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course limited to Art Ed and Initial cert Business & Marketing Ed students; open to others on a space-available basis. *Formerly EDU*551
Credits: 3
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BED 558 - Methods of Teaching Business I
Principles of business education with a focus on the New York State Learning Standards and curricula. Topics include the history of business education, inclusive strategies and methods of teaching the basic business subjects. Students will maintain journals and are required to document their learning in a philosophical essay.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course offered spring semester only; taken the spring before student teaching. 35 hours fieldwork required.
Credits: 3
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BED 566 - Methods of Teaching Skills Subjects
Methods of teaching advanced keyboarding, electronic information processing and business communications. Includes strategies for teaching business computer courses, instructional inclusion strategies and classroom management. Students will be required to design, execute and document a conceptually based unit of instruction that demonstrates an understanding of the constructivist approach to learning.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course offered fall semester only; taken in the fall of the student teaching semester.
Credits: 2
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BED 568 - Methods of Teaching Marketing and Law
Methods of teaching consumer economics, retailing, salesmanship, management, business law and the cooperative work experience program. Inclusive strategies and classroom management are also discussed. Students will be required to design, execute and document a conceptually based unit of instruction that demonstrates the understanding of the constructivist approach to learning.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course offered fall semester only; taken in the fall of the student teaching semester.
Credits: 2
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BED 612 - Organization and Administration of Work Experience Programs
An examination of work experience programs in New York State; history and development of programs and future prospects; expansion and implementation of areas of occupational education; organizational and administrative patterns and techniques; involvement of business community in establishing competency standards and assessment procedures.
Credits: 3
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BED 618 - Supervision and Coordination in Diversified Cooperative Occupational Education
The organization, development, coordination, and supervision of cooperative vocational education programs including business and marketing education and diversified cooperative programs under current legislation. May be used for certification in Diversified Cooperative Education with other supporting course work-BED 612.
Credits: 3
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BED 640 - Transition Planning and Services for Adolescents With Disabilities
An overview of current and emerging models of transition planning and services for adolescents. Will focus on how to assist students, in collaboration with parents and professionals, in planning for transition from school to employment, post-secondary education, and community living with maximum opportunities for decision-making and full participation in the community.
Prerequisites & Notes
15 hours fieldwork required.
Credits: 3
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BED 665 - Student Teaching and Seminar
Full-time teaching experience provides direct and supervised experience in a business education classroom. Students will assume increasing responsibility for instructional planning, teaching and evaluating in a business classroom. Students will have a placement that includes all grade levels (9-12).
Prerequisites & Notes
Student teaching is available only in the Fall semester. 20 hours fieldwork required. Please note than an additional “Application for Student Teaching” (available from the Office of Student Teaching) is due 6-8 months prior to student teaching, according to the schedule published in the Graduate Course Schedule Brochure. Prior application required.
Credits: 6
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BED 690 - Capstone Seminar
In this culminating experience, students will examine current issues and trends, and acquire an orientation to on-going professional development. This seminar is a collaborative forum for refining and presenting inquiry projects and professional portfolios to an audience of colleagues representing a wide variety of disciplines and school/community settings. Should be taken during the last semester of coursework.
Prerequisites & Notes
Co-requisite: BED 699. *Formerly EDU*690
Credits: 3
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BED 699 - Master’s Portfolio Presentation
Degree candidates must successfully complete and exhibit a master’s portfolio at the time of completion of the graduate program.
Prerequisites & Notes
Co-requisite BED 690. For students completing final semester of M.S. in Education Program. Students must also complete a Commencement Information Form by the start of the semester in which this course will be taken; form available in Graduate Student Services (Smyth 1).
Credits: 0
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CSD 501 - Advanced Clinical Techniques in Speech-Language Pathology (on-Campus Clinical)
Provides clinical experience in diagnosis and therapy with speech, language, cognitive and hearing disorders; includes differential diagnosis, remediation, counseling with families in cooperation with allied professional personnel.
Prerequisites & Notes
On-campus clinical
Credits: 1
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CSD 502 - Advanced Clinical Techniques in Speech-Language Pathology (off-Campus Clinical)
Provides clinical experience in diagnosis and therapy with speech, language, cognitive and hearing disorders; includes differential diagnosis, remediation, counseling with families in cooperation with allied professional personnel.
Prerequisites & Notes
Off-campus clinical
Credits: 1
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CSD 511 - Methods of Diagnosis of Communication Disorders-Advanced
Studies the rationale, methods, and interpretation of standardized and informal assessment instruments and the use of assessment instruments in the differential diagnosis of communication disorders in children and adults. Provides practice in conducting authenic assessment.
Credits: 3
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CSD 512 - Behavior Management in Speech-Language Pathology
Studies the nature of operant conditioning approaches in speech and language intervention; emphasis on basic principles of behavior analysis and programming; current application and techniques of behavior theory in speech and language therapy.
Credits: 3
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CSD 513 - Advanced Clinical Techniques in Speech- Language Pathology (on-Campus Clinical)
Provides clinical experience in diagnosis and therapy with speech, language, cognitive and hearing disorders; includes differential diagnosis, remediation, counseling with families in cooperation with allied professional personnel.
Prerequisites & Notes
On-campus clinical
Credits: 2
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CSD 514 - Advanced Clinical Techniques in Speech- Language Pathology (off-Campus Clinical)
Provides clinical experience in diagnosis and therapy with speech, language, cognitive and hearing disorders; includes differential diagnosis, remediation, counseling with families in cooperation with allied professional personnel.
Prerequisites & Notes
Off-campus clinical
Credits: 2
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CSD 516 - Advanced Clinical Techniques in Speech-Language Pathology (on-Campus Clinical)
Provides clinical experience in diagnosis and therapy with speech, language, cognitive and hearing disorders; includes differential diagnosis, remediation, counseling with families in cooperation with allied professional personnel.
Prerequisites & Notes
On-campus clinical
Credits: 3
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CSD 517 - Advanced Clinical Techniques in Speech- Language Pathology (off-Campus Clinical)
Provides clinical experience in diagnosis and therapy with speech, language, cognitive and hearing disorders; includes differential diagnosis, remediation, counseling with families in cooperation with allied professional personnel.
Prerequisites & Notes
Off-campus clinical
Credits: 3
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CSD 518 - Conferencing and Consulting Techniques In Speech-Language Pathology
Analyzes current theoretical approaches to counseling and consulting with parents, families, supervisors, and other professionals.
Credits: 3
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CSD 520 - Alternative and Augmentative Communication
Focus on assessment, design, and implementation of augmentative alternative communication systems for children and adults with severe speech-language impairments resulting from developmental or acquired disorders.
Credits: 3
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CSD 530 - Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of The Speech and Hearing Mechanism
Studies normal neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of speech, language and hearing from neural origin to the nyoneural juncture.
Credits: 3
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CSD 531 - Seminar: Language Disorders
Explores the nature of language disorders in children and adolescents; discusses models of language intervention and specific techniques used in the diagnosis and treatment of language/ learning disabilities and related reading problems.
Credits: 3
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CSD 532 - Seminar: Voice Disorders
Describes the anatomical and physiological bases of voice production; discusses diagnosis and therapy for phonatory disorders in children and adults; reviews the function of a team philosophy for parents, classroom teacher, special educator, and speech pathologist in vocal rehabilitation.
Credits: 3
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CSD 533 - Seminar: Fluency Disorders
Explores the etiology and dynamics of fluency disorders; investigates different theories and models of stuttering and their implications for intervention; discusses specific evaluation and treatment procedures for children and adults.
Credits: 3
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CSD 534 - Seminar: Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies
Deals with multiple facets of cleft lip, cleft palate, and related maxillofacial anomalies and management of speech, voice, and the language in individuals with clefts.
Credits: 3
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CSD 535 - Aphasia & Related Disorders
Explores the etiology, symptomatology, diagnosis, and treatment of aphasia and related neurological disorders including right hemisphere syndrome and dementia. Linguistic, cognitive, and psycho-social aspects of aphasia are considered. Opportunities for Service Learning in the Nazareth College Aphasia Clinic.
Credits: 3
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CSD 537 - Literacy and Language for SLPs
This course will explore literacy and the role of SLPs in fostering literacy skills in school settings. The course will cover normal reading and writing processes and the challenges faced by students with language and learning differences. There will be a focus on collaborative instruction and evidence-based practice.
Credits: 3
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CSD 540 - Feeding and Swallowing Disorders
Applies knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology to development and acquired disorders of feeding and swallowing in children and adults. Discusses and demonstrates evaluation and intervention techniques with an emphasis on an interdisciplinary approach.
Credits: 3
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CSD 542 - Seminar: Developmental Disabilities
Explores the nature, incidence, etiology, symptomatology, assessment, and treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy, mental retardation, autism, attention deficit disorder, prenatal drug exposure and others.
Credits: 3
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CSD 544 - Seminar: Early Intervention
Explores the nature and causes of infantile communication problems; covers family counseling and training, formal and informal assessment procedures, and direct/indirect intervention targets and procedures in a variety of settings, including hospital, home and school.
Credits: 3
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CSD 561 - Educational Audiology
Provides examination of the identification and evaluation of hearing loss and central auditory processing dysfunction in children; the problems imposed by hearing loss and central auditory problems on cognitive development and academic performance; and the various services, techniques, and devices available to help minimize the effects of hearing and listening problems on a child’s ability to learn.
Credits: 3
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CSD 565 - Student Teaching for Speech-Language Pathology
Clinical practicum in a school setting.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prior application required.
Credits: 3
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CSD 570 - Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology
Assesses professional principles and skills appropriate to clinical management including quality improvement, supervision, professional liability, grant-writing, funding sources, and private practice.
Credits: 3
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CSD 577 - Phonological Process Disorders
Uses the student’s background in phonological development, phonetics, and psycholinguistics to explore a variety of assessment and treatment strategies used with persons who display phonological process disorders; topics include transcription, independent analysis, relational analysis, individual differences, and disorders of phonology.
Credits: 3
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CSD 579 - Traumatic Brain Injury
Explores the nature, evaluation, and treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in children and adults; discusses the recovery process, cognitive and behavioral outcomes of TBI, and cognitive- communication assessment and intervention. Opportunities for Service Learning at the Hickok Center for Brain Injury.
Credits: 3
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CSD 580 - Communication Disorders in Multicultural Populations
Explores cultural differences in incidence and etiology of communication disorders; discusses approaches to assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and counseling in diverse cultural populations.
Credits: 3
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CSD 585 - Genetic Factors and Communication Disorders
Explores hereditary aspects of normal communication processes and the genetic bases of and influence on disorders of hearing, speech, voice, and language, discusses theoretical, practical, and ethical issues.
Credits: 3
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CSD 590 - Motor Speech Disorders
Applies and extends knowledge of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology to study casual factors, salient features, assessment, and treatment of individuals with motor speech disorders including the dysarthrias and apraxia.
Credits: 3
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CSD 595 - Assessment and Intervention of Deaf/Hard Of Hearing
This course will focus on the development of the competencies required to conduct comprehensive assessment of the speech, language, and communication skills of young children who are deaf and hard of hearing. In addition, intervention strategies utilizing the gamut of current communication approaches and philosophies will be considered in depth.
Credits: 3
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CSD 602 - Supervision in Speech-Language Pathology
Examines the processes of supervision of student in-training and practicing professionals from initial planning and goal-setting through analysis and evaluation phases; emphasis is placed on supervision as a formative as well as substantive mechanism.
Credits: 1
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CSD 604 - Research Methodology in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Studies various types of research design, data collection, treatment, and interpretation of data; students are required to design a research project.
Credits: 3
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CSD 605 - Thesis
Implementation of a intensive research project conducted under the guidance of a faculty committee. Students may elect this option in place of a comprehensive examination only after consulation with the Graduate Program Director.
Credits: 3
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CSD 607 - Independent Study
Independent exploration of topic. Permission of Program Director is required.
Credits: 3
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CSD 610 - Current Topics in Communication Disorders
Presents and explores timely topics in speech-language-hearing development, disorders, evaluation, treatment, and professional issues.
Credits: 3
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CSD 611 - Special Topics and Innovations in Speech-Language Pathology
Explores topics that reflect current knowledge, skills, scope of practice and diversity of society in the field of speech-language pathology.
Prerequisites & Notes
Departmental permission required.
Credits: 1
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CSD 699 - Master’s Comprehensive Exam & Graduate Portfolio Review
Degree candidates in their final semester of study, must successfully complete a final comprehensive examination which includes a departmental oral examination, submission of a graduate portfolio, and participate in the PRAXIS exam.
Prerequisites & Notes
Forms for ASHA Certification and New York State Licensure, including records of observation and clinical practicum hours, must be filed with the Program Director. For students completing the final semester of their M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology Program, students must also complete a Commencement Information Form by the start of the semester in which this course will be taken; form available in Graduate Student Services or online.
Credits: 0
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ATR 504 - Art Therapy and Counseling Internship
A minimum of 16 hours weekly of supervised contact with clients in a clinical setting, including a two and a half hour weekly group supervision seminar with art therapy faculty, and with on-the-job supervision for these courses; beginning, intermediate, and advanced supervision corresponding with numbers 504, 505, 506 and 508, respectively.
Credits: 3
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CAT 050 - Child Abuse Workshop
This two-hour workshop focuses on detection and reporting of Child Abuse; completion of this course is required for New York State licensure.
Prerequisites & Notes
Completion of this course is required for New York State licensure.
Credits: 0
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CAT 500 - Human Development and Assessment Across the Creative Arts Therapies
This course presents an overview of the Creative Art Therapries methods of assessment. Students will become familiar with commonly used creative arts therapy and psychological batteries and methods of observation used in art and music therapy to understand the relationships among assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
Credits: 3
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CAT 524 - Creative Arts Therapy and the Chemically Dependent Substance Abuse Client
The class focuses on utilizing creative arts therapy while working in a group setting with CD/SA clients. The model used is congruent with the disease model of addiction and recovery. Creative art therapy is utilized as an adjunct to more traditional forms of addiction therapy and is to foster the existing treatment plan for CD/SA clients. During the class, special needs populations will be explored.
Credits: 3
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CAT 526 - Family Therapy and Counseling Techniques
This is an overview of the family therapy field as well as the pioneers in family creative arts therapy. Students learn various counseling techniques (such as structural, strategic, communications, paradox, etc.) and apply this knowledge directly to family cases with whom they are working.
Credits: 3
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CAT 530 - Culminating Project Seminar I and Externship
This yearlong course is an in-depth study or research project dealing with the aspect of creative arts therapy. This can be further development of a case study undertaken in previous coursework, enriched by research or a project demonstrating excellence in other clinical areas (e.g. the development of a new clinical battery or illustrated children’s book slated for future publication).
Prerequisites & Notes
This thesis work is done concurrently with the student’s last field placement, a 20-hour externship component.
Credits: 3
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CAT 532 - Culminating Project Seminar II Externship
This year-long course is an in-depth study or research project dealing with the aspect of Creative Arts Therapy. This can be further development of a case study undertaken in previous coursework, enriched by research or a project demonstrating excellence in other clinical areas (e.g. the development of a new clinical battery or illustrated children’s book slated for future publication).
Prerequisites & Notes
This thesis work is done concurrently with the student’s last field placement, a 20-hour externship component.
Credits: 3
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CAT 536 - Yoga and Mandala: Exploring the Art of Transformation
This course will trace and map various states of consciousness, with emphasis on the intersection between yoga (a system of poses and breathing) and mandalas (circle symbols), as it applies to the healing process. Using the tools of Yoga, meditation, and the therapeutic modalities of mandala-making, it will explore creative ways of fostering healing and awareness of the authentic self. It will explore the opportunity for transformation through body-mind unity and expressive art. The course will be largely experiential with introductory yoga practice, mandala-making, and a creative project. No prior experience of yoga or mandala-making necessary.
Credits: 3
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CAT 542 - Group Creative Arts Therapy and Counseling Techniques
Introduces the student to both the theoretical and practical nature of group therapy. Group process, ethical and professional issues, dimensions of leadership and stages of groups and counseling will be highlighted and reviewed.
Credits: 3
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CAT 548 - Alcoholic Family Systems and Counseling
Provides students with basic knowledge and practice with family and alcoholism issues. The course will examine family systems theory and how it applies under the impact of alcoholism. The curriculum is divided into 5 sections: family structure, function, systems; impact of alcoholism on family members; assessment of familial problems; critical issues and strategies in treatment; children of alcoholics and their addicted children.
Credits: 3
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CAT 613 - Intercultural and Ethical Issues in Creative Arts Therapy
Intercultural and Ethical Issues in Creative Arts Therapy is a one-week intensive course taking place at the NIARTE Institute in Brevens Bruk, Sweden followed by a meeting in the US. Course focuses on expansion of creative arts therapy techniques and processes, ethical issues, and cultural competency. Participants will demonstrate knowledge of Sweden’s history, cultural arts, and application of the creative arts through lecture, tours, and experiential workshops. Immersion in the visiting country’s way of life enriches human development. Practical experience will facilitate therapeutic communication in shared expressive art activities in experiential workshops and studios.
Credits: 3
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CAT 650 - Ethical and Multicultural Issues in Clinical Documentation and Practice
Students will increase their awareness of issues related to clinical work within a multicultural setting and develop an understanding of ethical practice, standards, and laws, as well as regulatory and governing bodies. Students will become familiar with case management, documentation procedures, and tools utilized within the clinical setting.
Credits: 3
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