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Course Descriptions

Graduate Bulletin Course Description Introduction

Course descriptions are listed (in this section) in alphabetical order by curricular subject abbreviations. Graduate courses are those numbered from 500 through 899. All numbers below 500 are for undergraduate credit.

Interpreting Course Descriptions

This document will help you understand the various codes used in the course descriptions.

A typical course description appears like this:

COUN 788 Counseling Process Laboratory  

Course Level

The three digits of the course codes refer to the course level. Graduate courses are numbered from 500 to 899. The 100 through 400 series are undergraduate courses.

Credits

UW-Stout defines a credit hour as an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that reasonably approximates: [1] At least 750 minutes of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of 1,500 minutes of out-of-class student work for one semester credit hour, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time (e.g. compressed courses); or [2] At least an equivalent amount of work as required in part one [1] of this definition for other academic activities as established by UW-Stout, including distance education, online, hybrid, or other indirect faculty instruction, laboratory work, internships, co-op experiences, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.  This definition of the semester credit hour applies to all academic credit bearing activities at all levels (graduate and undergraduate). In order to receive a degree, you must not only gain the required number of credits in the program you are pursuing, but also must attain a certain standard of scholarship. (See also “Suspension and Probation.”)
 

Marriage and Family Therapy
  

  • MFT-750 Foundations of Couples and Family Therapy

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Study of early theories of couples and family therapy. Assessment and treatment for children, adolescents, adults, couples, parents and families.
  

  • MFT-751 Contemporary Couples and Family Therapy

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Study of contemporary theories of couples and family therapy. Assessment and treatment for children, adolescents, adults, couples, parents and families.
  

  • MFT-752 Couples Therapy

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Therapeutic models, assessment and interventions for working with couples. Dynamics of couple relationships including communication, infidelity, emotional regulation, and conflict management.
  

  • MFT-753 Systemic Child and Adolescent Therapy

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Overview of issues, assessment, and treatment models for working with children, adolescents, and parents in a systemic context.
  

  • MFT-755 Professional Issues in Couples And Family Therapy

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Study of issues related to the development of professional skills, attitudes and identity for couple and family therapists.  Addresses ethical, legal and contemporary professional issues in the practice of couple and family therapy.
  

  • MFT-762 Diagnosis in Family Therapy

    3 cr.
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Competencies in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and relational disorders utilizing a systemic philosophy. Exploration of evolution, organization, and use of The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Examination of psychopharmacological, ethical, and cultural factors affecting diagnosis, assessment, and treatment with a focus on relational diagnoses.
    Prerequisite: Students in the MFT Program can take this course.
  

  • MFT-765 Research in Psychotherapy

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Basic research methods in the evaluation of therapy effectiveness. Application of research skills by demonstrating ability to critique published studies and to develop a research proposal.
  

  • MFT-775 Couples and Family Therapy Capstone

    (1 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Self-evaluation of Student Learning Outcomes achievement.  Description of theory of change and integration of issues related to power, privilege, and difference in therapy.  Case study analysis from clinical year.
  

  • MFT-793 Couples and Family Therapy Practicum I

    (4 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Preparation for professional couples and family therapy services through seminar discussions, observation, and supervised counseling experience.
    Department Consent Required
    Must be admitted to the M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy
  

  • MFT-794 Couples and Family Therapy Practicum II

    (4 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Sequel to MFT-793 . Continuing preparation for professional couple and family therapy services through seminar discussions, observation, and supervised therapy.
    Prerequisite: take MFT-793 
  

  • MFT-795 Couples & Family Therapy Practicum

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Preparation for professional couple and family therapy services through seminar discussions, observation, and supervised therapy.
    Department Consent Required
    Must be admitted to the M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy
  

  • MFT-795 Marriage & Family Therapy Practicum

    1-(3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    The study and application of family theory in a clinical setting.
    Department Consent Required
    Must be admitted to the M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy
  

  • MFT-799 Independent Study

    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Department Consent Required

Mathematics
  

  • MATH-710 Introduction to Industrial Mathematics

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Introduction to mathematical methods with direct applications in business and industry, including mathematical aspects of quality control, Monte Carlo methods, linear programming, model fitting, frequency domain methods, difference and differential equations, graph theory, and report writing.
  

  • MATH-720 Algebraic Structures

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Modular arithmetic, Chinese remainder theorem, linear Diophantine equations, quadratic reciprocity, vector spaces, matrices, inner product, quadratic forms, finite fields, field extensions and solutions to equations over finite fields.
  

  • MATH-755 Differential Equations: Initial and Boundary Value Problems

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Methods used in solving initial and boundary value differential equation problems that arise in applied mathematics, physics, engineering, economics, and statistics.
  

  • MATH-799 Independent Study

    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes

Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science
  

  • MSCS-535 Machine Learning

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Methods for supervised learning of labelled data sets, and unsupervised learning of unlabelled data sets. Theory, application, and validation of models, including linear-subset, nearest-neighbor, support-vector machines, forests, neural networks, and other geometric methods.
    Prerequisite: Programming Experience Required.
  

  • MSCS-580 Cryptography

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Classical and modern encryption methods, including both public-key and symmetric-key cryptosystems; elementary number theory; digital signature schemes and hash functions; introduction to (and countermeasures for) number-theoretic and algebraic cryptanalysis; discrete logarithms; applications to information assurance and cyber-security.
  

  • MSCS-590 Fourier Transform and Applications

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Fundamental theory of Fourier transform with applications to a variety of topics. Traditional definition of Fourier series, the modern functional definition of Fourier transform and its properties. Discrete and fast Fourier transform. Convolution and Shah-function and their applications to Fourier transform.
    Prerequisites: take MATH-720  and MATH-755 
  

  • MSCS-747 Scientific Computing

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Analysis and development of the most common techniques used in the efficient numerical solution of problems in applied mathematics, statistics, science and engineering focusing on computational methods in linear algebra and nonlinear systems. Applications from a wide variety of fields including engineering, computer science, and physics.
    Prerequisite: Take MATH-720 
  

  • MSCS-791 Field Project in Industrial Mathematics I

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    First course in a two-semester sequence. Application of a variety of mathematical tools to conduct original research on a project provided by employers, professors, companies, agencies, or organizations. Synthesis of mathematical modeling, numerical computing, and/or data analysis.
    Prerequisite: take MATH-710 
  

  • MSCS-792 Field Project in Industrial Mathematics II

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Second course in a two-semester sequence. Application of a variety of mathematical tools to conduct original research on a project provided by employers, professors, companies, agencies, or organizations. Synthesis of mathematical modeling, numerical computing, and/or data analysis.
    Prerequisite: take MSCS-791 
  

  • MSCS-799 Independent Study

    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Department Consent Required

Photography
  

  • PHOTO-505 Photo Processes

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Advanced monochromatic photography: aesthetics, advanced theory, view-camera techniques, studio lighting, materials and equipment selection, sheet-film processing, specialized processes and techniques. A special course fee applies.
  

  • PHOTO-510 Introduction to Photographic Lighting

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Introduction to the essential concepts of lighting for still and moving image photography. Emphasis is placed on the application and control of natural and artificial light in studio and location photography. A DSLR camera with full manual control in still and video capture modes is required.
  

  • PHOTO-511 Advertising and Public Relations Photography

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    A survey of advertising and public relations photography trends and practices. The relationship between photography, typography and design, image capture, manipulation, file management, workflow, output, as well as identifying and meeting client needs and expectations are stressed. A digital SLR camera is required.
  

  • PHOTO-530 Introduction to Video Production

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Introduction to essential concepts and techniques of video production. Emphasis is placed on preproduction and preparation for production, writing proposals and treatments, story-boarding and developing a workflow appropriate to the project. Students develop camera operation, audio, lighting, directing, producing and editing skills. A DSLR camera with full manual controls in still and video capture modes is required.
    Prerequisite: A DSLR camera with full manual controls in still and video capture modes is required.
  

  • PHOTO-535 Film-History and Appreciation

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Evolution of motion picture film as medium of mass communication and aesthetic expression; contributions of noted film producers.
  

  • PHOTO-540 History of Photography

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    A survey of the scientific and aesthetic development of photography from its beginnings to the recent practices of photographic technologies in the context of post-modernity. Examine the diversity of styles, techniques, methods, and ideologies of selected photographers focusing on their contributions and influences in advertising, art, fashion, communication technology and pop culture.
  

  • PHOTO-575 Product Photography

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    A survey of the technical and conceptual aspects of still and moving image photography of manufactured goods and products. Emphasis is placed on photographing studio and table still life sets. The importance of lighting for scale, as well as lighting varied surfaces will be explored. A DSLR camera with full manual controls in still and video capture modes is required.
  

  • PHOTO-611 Photojournalism and Documentary Photography

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    A survey of the technical and conceptual aspects of photojournalism and documentary photography trends and practices. The importance of still and moving images as conveyors of information and influence on public opinion is emphasized. Ethical and moral considerations, freedom of the press and the public’s right to know are stressed. A survey of the technical and conceptual aspects of still and moving image photography of manufactured goods and products. Emphasis is placed on photographing studio and table still life sets. The importance of lighting for scale, as well as lighting varied surfaces will be explored. A DSLR camera with full manual controls in still and video capture modes is required.
  

  • PHOTO-612 Nature and Landscape Photography

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    A survey of the technical and conceptual aspects of nature and landscape, still and moving image photography trends and practices. Emphasis on the application of appropriate techniques and equipment for field conditions.
    A special course fee applies. A DSLR camera with full manual controls in still and video capture modes is required.
  

  • PHOTO-615 Advertising Photography

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    A survey of the technical and conceptual aspects of still and moving image advertising photography trends and practices. The relationship between marketing, design and photography in communicating with target audiences through cross-channel media are stressed. A DSLR camera with full manual control in still and video capture modes is required.
  

  • PHOTO-621 Architectural and Interior Photography

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    A survey of the technical and conceptual aspects of architectural and interior still and moving image photography trends and practices. Emphasis on the application of appropriate techniques and equipment for field/location conditions. A DSLR camera with full manual control in still and video capture modes is required.
  

  • PHOTO-625 Corporate Communications and Public Relations Photography

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    A survey of the technical and conceptual aspects of corporate communications and public relations, still and moving image photography trends and practices. The relationship between marketing, corporate communications and public relations photography in influencing target audience opinion through cross-channel media are stressed. A DSLR camera with full manual control in still and video capture modes is required.
  

  • PHOTO-630 Video/Cinema Practicum

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Cross discipline teams explore a selected topic(s) through the completion of professional level video/cinema project(s), from concept to distribution digital media.
    Prerequisite: take PHOTO 530  
  

  • PHOTO-641 Fashion and Glamour Photography

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    A survey of the technical and conceptual aspects of fashion and glamour still and moving image photography trends and practices. Emphasis on directing professional/non-professional talent/models and creative support and the importance of concept and design in creating effective images. A DSLR camera with full manual control in still and video capture modes is required.
  

  • PHOTO-695 Professional Portfolio Development

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Capstone experience for the Applied Photography minor. Students fine tune their direction and concentrate on the area they intend to specialize in their professional career. Students design and produce a portfolio to be evaluated by representative professionals. Standards of professional practice are emphasized.
  

  • PHOTO-799 Independent Study

    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Department Consent Required

Physics
  

  • PHYS-530 Science and the Fallible Mind For Educators

    (2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Cross-disciplinary, physical science course primarily intended for educators. Defines and examines science with a perspective on societal issues related to the human mind, consumer marketing, psychology, religion, risk and fear, global concerns, and the use and abuse of numbers.

Psychology
  

  • PSYC-520 Psychology: Its History And Systems

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    History of psychology and influence of early competing schools of thought: structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, Gestalt psychology, and psychodynamic psychology. Evolution to present as a diverse behavioral science with emphasis on neobehaviorism, humanistic psychology, and cognitive psychology.
  

  • PSYC-530 Psychology of Learning

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    A course designed to acquaint the student with the principles of learning drawn from experimental and theoretical psychology. These principles are demonstrated as they apply to animal and human learning. Modern viewpoints toward theories of learning are emphasized.
  

  • PSYC-535 Motivation and Emotion

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    An experimentally oriented introduction to the fundamental principles of motivation and emotion.
  

  • PSYC-540 Psychology of Individual and Group Differences

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Nature and extent of differences if individuals and groups are studied. Intelligence, achievement, aptitudes, interests, attitudes, and general personality are the major differences included. Race, sex, nationality, social class and age in relation to individual differences are studied.
  

  • PSYC-551 Children’s Social Reasoning

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Focused, in-depth study of social reasoning from birth through late childhood. Empathy, friendship, altruism, multicultural perceptions, shyness, assertiveness, aggression, loneliness, morality, values, and global responsibility. Heredity/environment-based theories. Assessment tools and prevention and intervention programs.
  

  • PSYC-552 Adolescent Psychology

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    The physical, emotional, social, moral, and intellectual development of secondary school youth.
  

  • PSYC-561 Abnormal Psychology

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    A study of more serious mental disturbances. Emphasis on the growing importance of mental disorders and on their early detection and referral is studied.
  

  • PSYC-570 Interpersonal Effectiveness Training

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Training in effective interpersonal communication attitudes and skills for creating healthy relationships including self-awareness/self-expression; understanding others’ communication; assertive rights/responsibilities coping with difficult emotions; conflict management/resolution and mediation; collaborative problem solving and teamwork; gender differences in communication style; effectiveness in relationships with culturally diverse individuals; and effectiveness in online relationships.
  

  • PSYC-571 Introduction to Health Psychology

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Principles of psychology applied to the promotion of health and wellness; prevention of disease, injury and premature death; psychological treatment of illness; improvement of health care; and formation of health policies.
  

  • PSYC-575 The Psychology of Marriage and the Family

    (2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    A study of the interpersonal relations involved in dating, mating and family collaboration with growing awareness of patterns for self-integration.
  

  • PSYC-577 Consumer Psychology

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Psychological principles and theories from the areas of motivation, perception, learning, attitude, information processing, personality, groups, organizational psychology, and environmental psychology are applied to the understanding of consumer behavior, consumer problems, and their solution.
  

  • PSYC-579 Public Relations

    (2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Introduction to public relations in industry and education including community relations, employee relations, customer relations, media relations, tools of public relations, two-way communications, and special publics.
  

  • PSYC-582 Human Resource Management

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Organization and coordination of personnel practices and methods. Consideration given to communication, employment, orientation and training, working conditions, supervision, performance evaluation, collective bargaining, salary administration, health and recreation.
  

  • PSYC-591 Applied Psychophysiological Methods

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Theory, methods, laboratory procedures, and applications of physiological responses to psychological stimuli.
  

  • PSYC-601 Workshop: Special Topics in Psychology

    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Current specialized topics studied in a small group setting utilizing experimental activities.
  

  • PSYC-603 Management of Employee Reward Systems

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Review of issues in the reward and compensation of employees and of systematic methods for the determination of employee wages, incentives and benefits. Psychological theories of motivation, external equity, job analysis, identifying compensable factors used in job evaluation, comparable worth and performance appraisal, individual salary determination.
  

  • PSYC-632 Perception

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    This course serves as an introduction to human perception. The content of the course is structured around an information processing model, with the sensory and memory facilities considered as information systems. The student will analyze perceptual research, become familiar with classical and modern psychophysical techniques and conduct experimentation in human information processing.
  

  • PSYC-642 Cognitive Processes

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Cognitive theories of attention, memory, language, reasoning and problem solving with applications to fields of education, vocational rehabilitation, gerontology, forensic, clinical and counseling psychology.
  

  • PSYC-685 Recruitment & Selection of Human Resources

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    In-depth examination of the processes involved in the design and implementation of procedures for selecting employees; the impact these procedures have on the organization; and recruitment, job analysis, testing methods, legal issues, selection strategies, career development.
  

  • PSYC-701 Seminar on Diversity in the Workplace

    (1 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Application of problem solving skills and strategies to issues regarding diversity in the context of applied psychology.
  

  • PSYC-702 Ethics in Applied Psychology

    (1 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Ethical principles and codes of conduct for psychologists, with application to work settings encountered by applied psychologists. Consideration to ethical codes of conduct in various professions, and the role of culture, personality and social factors, and major life events in conceptualizing ethical standards.
  

  • PSYC-707 Applied Social Psychology

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Principles and methods derived from social psychology applied to problems and issues in a variety of settings.
  

  • PSYC-708 Psychosocial Intervention

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Theories and methods of planned change. Training of effective change agents.
  

  • PSYC-710 Applied Psychology Seminar

    (1 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Field of applied psychology and the M.S. in Applied Psychology program. Critical thinking and professional writing skill development. Thesis process, professional ethics, diversity issues in applied psychology, and professional development extracurricular activities. Instructor’s consent
  

  • PSYC-711 Applied Psychology Seminar II

    (1 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Preparation for thesis/field problem. Applying critical thinking and professional literature review skills to the thesis/field problem. Internship readiness. Professional writing skills. Ethics and diversity in applied psychology. Extracurricular professional development.
    Prerequisite: take PSYC-710 
  

  • PSYC-712 Applied Psychology Seminar III

    (1 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Faculty and peer support for pragmatic issues related to independent research project completion and internship obtainment. Job-seeking skills; professional development through self-assessment and documentation of applied psychology-related learning. Ethical and diversity-related issues in applied psychology.
    Prerequisite: take PSYC-711 
  

  • PSYC-720 Introduction to Evaluation and Institutional Research

    (2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Theoretical approaches to fields of Evaluation and Institutional Research, evaluation competencies, and personal philosophy of evaluation.
  

  • PSYC-720A Overview of Evaluation and Institutional Research

    (0.2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Application of evaluation to programs, processes and products; Institutional Research and its application in education, relationship between evaluation and institutional research.
  

  • PSYC-720B Responsibilities of Institutional Research Offices

    (0.2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Responsibilities of Institutional Research offices, similarities and differences in the responsibilities of different offices.
  

  • PSYC-720C Overview of Evaluation Approaches and Theories

    (0.1 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Major theories and approaches that guide evaluation work; similarities and differences among them.
  

  • PSYC-720D Utilization-Focused Evaluation

    (0.2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Theory and application of utilization-focused evaluation; basic questions and considerations for use; contrast with other approaches and theories.
  

  • PSYC-720E Goal Free Evaluation

    (0.2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Theory and application of goal free evaluation; basic questions and considerations for use; contrast with other approaches and theories.
  

  • PSYC-720F Context Input Process Product Evaluation

    (0.2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Theory and application of context input process product evaluation; basic questions and considerations for use; contrast with other approaches and theories.
  

  • PSYC-720G Constructivist/4th Generation Evaluation

    (0.2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Theory and application of constructivist/4th generation evaluation; basic questions and considerations for use; contrast with other approaches and theories.
  

  • PSYC-720H Deliberative/Democratic Evaluation

    (0.2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Theory and application of deliberative/democratic evaluation; basic questions and considerations for use; contrast with other approaches and theories.
  

  • PSYC-720I Empowerment Evaluation

    (0.2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Theory and application of empowerment evaluation; basic questions and considerations for use; contrast with other approaches and theories.
  

  • PSYC-720J Methods and Social Justice Evaluation

    (0.1 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Theory and application of methods and social justice evaluation; basic questions and considerations for use; contrast with other approaches and theories.
  

  • PSYC-720K Evaluation Competencies Overview

    (0.2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Competencies for the successful evaluator or institutional research professional; determine proficiency levels, and develop a professional development plan.
  

  • PSYC-721 Evaluation and Institutional Research: Ethics and Practice

    (1 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Professional and ethical standards within evaluation and institutional research; institutions which oversee ethical practice of evaluation. Cultural competence and reflective practice for professional development.
  

  • PSYC-721A Professional Evaluation Standards

    (0.2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Need for and application of American Evaluation Association Guiding Principles and Program Evaluation Standards to evaluation and research settings.
  

  • PSYC-721B Ethics in Evaluation and Institutional Research

    (0.2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Ethical codes for research and evaluation and strategies for addressing professional and ethical issues.
  

  • PSYC-721C Understanding Responsible Conduct of Research

    (0.2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Responsible preparation and conduct of research; role of the Institutional Review Board in evaluation and research. Procedures for gaining Institutional Review Board approval for a project.
  

  • PSYC-721D Cultural Competence in Evaluation and Institutional Research

    (0.2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Impact of cultural perspective on the conduct of evaluation and research; assess how personal cultural perspective influences professional practice.
  

  • PSYC-721E Reflective Practice in Evaluation and Institutional Research

    (0.2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Reflective practice in evaluation and institutional research to support professional growth.
  

  • PSYC-722 Project Management in Evaluation and Institutional Research

    (2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Evaluation project management. Identify evaluation team and stakeholder roles; communication, collaboration and conflict management skills; evaluation budget and management plan; deliver evaluation results; develop a professional development plan.
  

  • PSYC-722A Stakeholders, Roles, and Responsibilities

    (0.4 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in an evaluation setting.
  

  • PSYC-722B Communication and Collaboration with Stakeholders

    (0.2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Techniques for communicating and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders in an evaluation project.
  

  • PSYC-722C Budgeting for an Evaluation

    (0.3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Costs associated with conducting evaluation; create detailed, accurate budgets for an evaluation project.
  

  • PSYC-722D Managing Tasks and Timelines in Evaluation and Institutional Research

    (0.3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Evaluation project timelines; developing and managing project tasks in the evaluation process.
  

  • PSYC-722E Conflict Management in Evaluation and Institutional Research

    (0.2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Effective communication with team members and project stakeholders.
  

  • PSYC-722F Reporting in Evaluation and Institutional Research

    (0.4 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Communication of evaluation data (quantitative and qualitative) to stakeholders and other audiences; approaches for written reports and presentations.
  

  • PSYC-722G Professional Growth in Evaluation and Institutional Research

    (0.2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Professional development plans for evaluators; identifying short-term and long-term goals.
  

  • PSYC-723 Research Methods in Evaluation and Institutional Research

    (2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Research methods for evaluations. Evaluability assessments, identification of evaluation questions and development of evaluation plans. Quantitative, qualitative and mixed method approaches and data collection strategies. Literature reviews and logic models. Contextual and political issues in evaluation. Data visualization for evaluation results; turning results into action.
  

  • PSYC-723A Evaluability Assessment

    (0.2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Evaluability assessments; assessing programs for scope and feasibility as evaluation.
  

  • PSYC-723B Identifying Evaluation Questions

    (0.2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Evaluation questions based on stakeholder feedback, program goals and objectives; questions are relevant, measurable, and useful.
  

  • PSYC-723C Designing an Evaluation Plan

    (0.2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Basic evaluation plans to address identified evaluation questions; define the goals, boundaries, and scope of the evaluation.
  

  • PSYC-723D Research Design in Evaluation and Institutional Research

    (0.4 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Quantitative and qualitative research designs; mixed-methods approaches.
  

  • PSYC-723E Program Theory: Logic Modeling/Program Theory of Change

    (0.2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Logic models for evaluation; program theory of change for evaluation.
  

  • PSYC-723F Literature Reviews in Evaluation and Institutional Research

    (0.2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Literature reviews for use in evaluation; approach and application of appropriate peer-reviewed sources.
 

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