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PUBH 509 - Graduate Seminar in Public Health 1 Credit Hours
In-depth discussion of timely topics reflecting scope of public health as discipline and its interrelation with many other academic and professional disciplines. Speakers both internal and external.
Cross-listed: (Same as Kinesiology 509; Nursing 509; Nutrition 509; Social Work 509.)
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 4 hours.
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PUBH 510 - Environmental Health Science 3 Credit Hours
Health risks and complexities of macro and micro environments impacting population health as well as individual’s health and response to a diverse and dynamic world. Principles of environmental health and potential exposures. Survey of contemporary environmental issues and their implications for healthful living.
Comment(s): Admission to MPH or public health nutrition (MS) programs or consent of instructor required.
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PUBH 520 - Public Health Policy and Administration 3 Credit Hours
Administrative considerations of community-based health care programs and public health practice. Health policy formulation, political environment and governmental involvement in health, legal responsibilities, and managerial concepts/techniques/process.
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PUBH 521 - Organizational Dynamics in Health Care 3 Credit Hours
The development of organizational theory and its effects on organizational dynamics in health care organizations in the private and public sectors. Case and problem-solving discussions, projects that demonstrate the needed skill sets.
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PUBH 525 - Financial Management of Health Programs 3 Credit Hours
Financial management concepts and practices applied to health services programs. Fundamentals of budgeting, costing, financing, rate setting, financial reporting and control. Opportunities to apply techniques.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 520 or consent of instructor.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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PUBH 527 - Theories and Techniques in Health Planning 4 Credit Hours
Overview of health planning concepts and methodologies; systems-oriented planning process. Major elements of planning: formulation and conceptualization of problem, plan design, evaluation and implementation. Health problems of institutions, communities and selected population groups, appropriate diagnoses, and programs for addressing needs.
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PUBH 530 - Biostatistics 3 Credit Hours
Application of descriptive and inferential statistical methods to health-related problems and programs. Microcomputer applications, use and interpretation of vital statistics and introductory research methodology preparatory for first course in epidemiology.
Recommended Background: Introductory statistics course.
Comment(s): Admission to MPH or public health nutrition (MS) programs or consent of instructor.
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PUBH 536 - Research Methods In Health 3 Credit Hours
Research design, sampling, basic quantitative and qualitative research techniques. Development of research skills, data collection instruments, and problem identification for research topic. Requires at least 15 hours of community service learning.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 530, an equivalent, or consent of the instructor.
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PUBH 537 - Fundamentals of Program Evaluation 3 Credit Hours
Familiarizes students in different types of program evaluation, including needs assessment, formative research, process evaluation, monitoring of outcomes, impact assessment, and cost analysis. The course covers experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental study designs, including the strengths and limitations of each.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 530 or Statistics 531; and 540.
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PUBH 540 - Principles of Epidemiology 3 Credit Hours
Distribution and determinants of health-related outcomes in specified populations, with application to control of health problems. Historical origins of discipline, hypothesis formulation, research design, data and error sources, measures of frequency and association, etiologic reasoning, disease screening, and injury control.
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PUBH 541 - Student Outbreak Rapid Response Training 1 Credit Hours
Disease outbreak investigation, prevention, and control. Basic instruction on the steps involved in investigating a real disease outbreak, working in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Health, the Knox County Health Department, and the East Tennessee Regional Health Office. Following the initial session, students will be available throughout the semester to assist these public health offices in response to a call for expanded capacity to investigate and address a real disease outbreak. Requires at least four hours of community service learning.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours.
Registration Permission: Students must be in a graduate degree program sponsored by the Department of Public Health, or the Department of Food Science and Technology/UTIA. Students in other graduate degree programs or the Graduate Certificate in Food Safety may be enrolled by consent of instructor.
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PUBH 550 - Theory, Program Development, and Implementation 3 Credit Hours
Theoretical foundations for community health education; opportunities to develop skills in program development and implementation associated with community health education.
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PUBH 552 - Community Health Assessment 4 Credit Hours
Critical Analysis of Community Health Assessment (CHA), development and implementation of CHA, written and oral presentation of CHA, development of written dissemination tool for the statewide community audience of TN. Requires 25 or more hours of community service learning.
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PUBH 555 - Health and Society 3 Credit Hours
Understanding of social and behavioral factors which influence health status and care in America. Application to behavior in health-related organization. Social and psychological aspects of disease, sociological aspects of health care delivery systems, political economy of health and illness, impact of social movements on health, and social consequences of health legislation.
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PUBH 560 - US Healthcare Delivery 3 Credit Hours
Exploration of the organization, financing, reimbursement, and performance of the U.S. health care delivery from a systems perspective.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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PUBH 580 - Special Topics 1-3 Credit Hours
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit or letter grade.
Repeatability: May be repeated if topic differs. Maximum 6 hours.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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PUBH 587 - Internship 3 Credit Hours
Internship in either approved organization or research setting under supervision of designated preceptor.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Comment(s): One semester advance notice required.
Registration Permission: Consent of major advisor.
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PUBH 588 - Internship 3 Credit Hours
Internship in either approved organization or research setting under supervision of designated preceptor.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Comment(s): One semester advance notice required.
Registration Permission: Consent of major advisor.
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PUBH 589 - Internship 3 Credit Hours
Internship in either approved organization or research setting under supervision of designated preceptor.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Comment(s): One semester advance notice required. Available only for approved extended placements.
Registration Permission: Consent of major advisor.
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PUBH 593 - Directed Independent Study 1-3 Credit Hours
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit or letter grade.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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PUBH 600 - Doctoral Research and Dissertation 3-15 Credit Hours
Grading Restriction: P/NP grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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PUBH 609 - Public Health Doctoral Seminar 1 Credit Hours
Will further prepare the public health doctoral student for the dissertation process, including proper framing of a research question, conducting the literature review, and specification of methods. Students will lead discussions and presentations on methods being used in their dissertations and early results. Will also include an exploration of current health behavior and health education-related research being conducted across the University.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 4 hours.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 509 and 510 and 520 and 540 and 555 and 536 and 537 and (530 or Statistics 531).
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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PUBH 610 - Scientific Writing for the Health Sciences 1 Credit Hours
A one-hour graduate seminar focusing on the craft of writing for scientific publications. Students will gain experience in various writing styles, will learn techniques specific to scientific writing, will understand the importance of accurate referencing, and will gain experience in composing cover letters and how to respond to reviewers. Students will learn by writing and critiquing each other. A required course in the DrPH curriculum.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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PUBH 611 - Leadership in Public Health 1 Credit Hours
Leadership theory applied to public health practice, with a particular focus on the distinction – and overlap – between leadership and management. Identification of personal leadership skills and gaps in ability to apply leadership theory to practice through personal leadership assessments, mentoring from local leaders in practice, and skill-building exercises. Additional emphasis on leadership for planning process and organizational change. A required course in the DrPH curriculum.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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PUBH 612 - Health and Health Care Policy 3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: (See Nursing 612.)
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PUBH 613 - Public Health Ethics and Law 1 Credit Hours
An introduction and overview of critical issues relating to law, ethics, and public health. Examines the legal foundations of the American public health system and resulting ethical dilemmas that must be reconciled when the interests of the larger community are at odds with those of individuals. Will explore ways in which government actions on behalf of the public’s health may conflict with the Constitutional rights of individuals and businesses. Includes recognition of the scope and limitations of authority of health organizations, regulation of professions and tort litigation for the public’s health. A required course in the DrPH curriculum.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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PUBH 614 - Nursing Preceptorship in Health Policy 1-3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: (See Nursing 614.)
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PUBH 634 - Physical Activity and Positive Health 3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: (See Kinesiology 635.)
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PUBH 636 - Advanced Research Methods 3 Credit Hours
Application of multivariate statistics to research questions in health behavior; analysis of public health data.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Two courses from the following list: (1) PUBH 530, SOWK 605, or STAT 537 and (2) SOWK 606 or STAT 538; one additional graduate level statistics course selected in consultation with faculty advisor.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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PUBH 637 - Applications in Program Evaluation 3 Credit Hours
Integrating program planning and evaluation; working with community stakeholders; qualitative evaluation methods; study designs and data analysis strategies for experimental and quasi-experimental evaluations; preparing an evaluation proposal and budget.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Two courses from the following list: (1) PUBH 530, SOWK 605, or STAT 537 and (2) SOWK 606 or STAT 538; one graduate level statistics course selected in consultation with faculty advisor.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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PUBH 640 - Advanced Epidemiologic Methods 3 Credit Hours
A detailed examination of the epidemiologic methods used in cohort, case-control, and experimental studies. Particular emphasis in critiquing and understanding epidemiologic methods in the professional literature. Application of higher-level methods that can be utilized in the public health practice setting. Analytic methods will include multiple logistic regression and survival analysis.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 540 or consent of instructor.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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PUBH 656 - Comparative Theories in Health Behavior 3 Credit Hours
Theoretical models of health behavior; analysis, synthesis, and discussion of historical, contemporary and cross-cultural relevance of models; application of theory to research, prevention and intervention in public health; critical reading and evaluation of theory-based research on health behavior.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 555.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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PUBH 680 - Special Topics 1-3 Credit Hours
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit or letter grade.
Repeatability: May be repeated if topic differs. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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PUBH 687 - Practice Engagement/Field Placement 1-6 Credit Hours
Internship in a public health practice setting, approved by the DrPH Program Director. Required for two semesters of the DrPH program.
Repeatability: May be repeated once. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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PUBH 693 - Independent Study 1-3 Credit Hours
Individual study of selected issues.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit or letter grade.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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Public Relations (PBRL) |
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PBRL 470 - Public Relations Campaigns 3 Credit Hours
Research, planning and communication, and evaluation of major public relations campaigns. Oral and written presentation of a public relations project from inception to completion. Requires extensive out-of-class work.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 370 and Advertising 250.
Registration Restriction(s): Public relations major.
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PBRL 490 - Special Topics 3 Credit Hours
Topics vary.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 320.
Registration Restriction(s): Public relations major.
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PBRL 500 - Thesis 1-15 Credit Hours
Grading Restriction: P/NP only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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PBRL 502 - Registration for Use of Facilities 1-15 Credit Hours
Required for the student not otherwise registered during any semester when the student uses university facilities and/or faculty time before degree is completed.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Credit Restriction: May not be used toward degree requirements.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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PBRL 516 - Seminar in Public Relations Issues 3 Credit Hours
Topics vary.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
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PBRL 525 - Public Opinion 3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: (See Journalism and Electronic Media 525.)
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PBRL 530 - Crisis Communication 3 Credit Hours
Emphasis on theoretical and practical applications to preparing for and engaging in crisis communication and management, including risk communication and issues management.
Credit Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both PBRL 430 and PBRL 530.
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PBRL 540 - Public Relations Management 3 Credit Hours
Theories of leadership and management and organizational structure and functions of public relations agencies and departments in public, private, and non-profit sectors. Analysis and management of problems in communication between organizations and their publics with emphasis on ethics and standards of the profession.
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PBRL 550 - Public Relations Strategies 3 Credit Hours
Strategic communication planning to achieve overall goals of organizations. Emphasis on decision making, the budgeting process, including cost-benefit analysis of tactics, and managerial execution of public relations plans. Measurement and evaluation of effectiveness of communication programs.
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PBRL 561 - Social Media in Advertising and Public Relations 3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: (See Advertising 561.)
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PBRL 590 - Project 3 Credit Hours
Capstone project under guidance of faculty. Application of principles from previous course work.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
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PBRL 597 - Independent Study 3 Credit Hours
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Must be a graduate student.
Registration Permission: Advanced undergraduate students who wish to be considered must seek permission of instructor.
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PBRL 680 - Mass Communication Theory 3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: (See Journalism and Electronic Media 680.)
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Reading Education (REED) |
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REED 461 - Developing Reading Skills in Content Fields 3 Credit Hours
Teaching reading and study skills in content areas of school program. Extensive assessment of textbooks. Emphasis on middle school and high school.
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REED 519 - Transacting with Literature 3 Credit Hours
Strategies for integration of language, writing, content, literature, and higher level thinking skills (K-12).
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REED 529 - Emergent Literacy 3 Credit Hours
Theory and practice in emergent literacy. Focus on the development of early reading and writing from preschool through first grade.
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REED 530 - Teaching Reading in the Elementary School 3 Credit Hours
Trends in methods, materials, basic approaches, skill development and assessment procedures for teaching reading at elementary school level.
Recommended Background: Course in teaching of reading or consent of instructor.
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REED 534 - Seminar in Reading Education 1-6 Credit Hours
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
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REED 536 - Psychology of Reading 3 Credit Hours
Reading act, relationship between learning theory and reading, role or reading in child’s overall intellectual development. Affective and cultural factors.
Recommended Background: 500-level course in reading education or consent of instructor.
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REED 537 - Diagnosis and Correction of Classroom Reading Problems 3 Credit Hours
Procedures, methodologies and materials for diagnosing and correcting classroom reading problems.
Recommended Background: Course in reading education or equivalent teaching experience or consent of instructor.
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REED 538 - Practicum in Diagnosis of Reading Problems 3 Credit Hours
Theoretical and practical applications of specific reading diagnostic instruments; testing of elementary and/or secondary school students, preparing case study reports, and conducting parent conferences.
Recommended Background: Course in diagnosis and correction of classroom reading problems or consent of instructor.
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REED 539 - Practicum in Remediation of Reading Problems 3 Credit Hours
Application of learning and teaching methodology in working with elementary and/or secondary school students on one-to-one or small-group basis.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 537 or 538.
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REED 540 - Teaching the Struggling Adolescent Reader 3 Credit Hours
Methods of teaching middle and high school students who do not have sufficient reading skill to successfully engage in required reading.
Recommended Background: Course in reading education, or equivalent teaching experience, or consent of instructor.
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REED 543 - Literacy and Literature in the Middle Grades 3 Credit Hours
Problems and issues particular to teaching reading in the middle grades including teaching reading in an integrated curriculum, dealing with students reading below grade level, and teaching concept vocabulary. The literature base for early adolescents will be explored and analyzed.
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REED 602 - Seminar in Reading Education 1-6 Credit Hours
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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REED 603 - Advanced Studies and Theoretical Models of Reading 3 Credit Hours
Research on reading processes. Current theoretical models related to how learners process print.
Recommended Background: 500-level courses in reading education or consent of instructor.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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REED 605 - Organizing and Administering Reading Programs 3 Credit Hours
Diagnosing and teaching children having developmental and corrective reading needs in the regular classroom.
Recommended Background: Course in diagnosis and correction of reading problems or consent of instructor.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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Recreation and Sport Management (RSM) |
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RSM 424 - Recreation and Aging 3 Credit Hours
Examines the theoretical perspectives and the aging process as well as the purpose of leisure and recreation in older adults’ lives. Provides students with a foundation for providing programs and services in both community-based and long term care facilities.
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RSM 500 - Thesis 1-15 Credit Hours
Grading Restriction: P/NP only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and Sport Management major. Minimum student level – graduate.
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RSM 501 - Project 3 Credit Hours
Culminating experience under the supervision of a faculty member.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and Sport Management major. Minimum student level – graduate.
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RSM 502 - Registration for Use of Facilities 1-15 Credit Hours
For the student not otherwise registered during any semester when student uses university facilities and/or faculty time before degree is completed.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Credit Restriction: May not be used toward degree requirements.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and Sport Management major. Minimum student level – graduate.
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RSM 505 - Therapeutic Recreation in Public Schools 3 Credit Hours
Concepts and techniques of working with children with disabilities in the public schools special education classes. Students will gain an understanding of various disabling conditions that children with special needs have and how to work with these children. Students will be involved in writing lesson plans, documenting progress, writing progress notes, writing evaluation reports, and leading activities with children in the school setting.
Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and Sport Management majors. Minimum student level – graduate.
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RSM 508 - Research Methods 3 Credit Hours
Research for writing of thesis and institutional review board proposals; presentation of research through free communications and poster presentations; calculation and interpretation of statistics related to common research designs used in research; and use of computer software.
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RSM 510 - Financial Aspects of Sport 3 Credit Hours
Application of fiscal policies and procedures to operation of sport and recreation organizations. Organizational fiscal policy, finance, performance based budgeting, revenue generating strategies, cash and inventory control, commercial/public cooperative ventures, development of logic models, fundraising and development, and strategies for seeking grants and contracts.
Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and Sport Management major.
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RSM 511 - Personnel and Organization Management 3 Credit Hours
A survey of advanced management theory, concepts, and strategies for contemporary recreation and sport organizations. Select topics covered in the course include: Strategic management and leadership; organizational diagnostics; transforming the culture of organizations; high performance organizations (HPO)/peak performance organizations (PPO); strategic staffing and HR functions; benchmarking and performance measurement; research and evaluation as strategic functions of managerial leadership; administrative ethics and corporate social responsibility.
Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and Sport Management major. Minimum student level - graduate.
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RSM 512 - Legal Aspects of Sport 3 Credit Hours
Application of contract law, breach of contract, and monetary damages within sport and recreation settings: risk assessment and development of effective risk management strategies; development of contracts; and analysis of cases involving discrimination based upon gender, race, and age as well as protection of rights at amateur and professional levels of sport.
Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and Sport Management major or Kinesiology major.
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RSM 515 - Philosophical and Conceptual Foundations of Recreation 3 Credit Hours
Philosophy of leisure and recreation; nature of philosophy, concepts of leisure, recreation, play, work, and other factors, history of field, and relationship of ideas to contemporary society and to professional practice.
Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and Sport Management majors. Minimum student level – graduate.
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RSM 521 - Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation 3 Credit Hours
Role of therapeutic recreation in clinical and non-clinical settings; application of life-style planning, self-awareness, values clarification and assertiveness training in therapeutic recreation, and the relationship of leisure education to therapeutic recreation.
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RSM 522 - Clinical Aspects in Therapeutic Recreation 3 Credit Hours
Concepts and techniques utilized by experienced and advanced therapeutic recreation specialist: clinical issues, comprehensive program concerns, administrative funding and trends in practice of therapeutic recreation services.
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RSM 525 - Advanced Therapeutic Recreation Programming 3 Credit Hours
Principles and practices of therapeutic recreation programming for individuals with multiple disabilities. Focus is on the social, interpersonal, and behavioral aspects of
working with children and young adults with disabilities in recreational environments.
Contact Hour Distribution: Includes lab.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
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RSM 530 - Sport and Media Issues 3 Credit Hours
Social issues within context of media and sport. Development of sport media and media influence on sport.
Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and Sport Management major.
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RSM 535 - Ethics in Sport Management 3 Credit Hours
Social issues and ethics in sport management.
Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and Sport Management major.
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RSM 540 - Sport Marketing 3 Credit Hours
Provides an understanding of diverse aspects of marketing research in sport in order to improve marketing and financial decision-making. Students are exposed to the value and types of marketing research.
Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and Sport Management major.
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RSM 544 - Leadership Theories 3 Credit Hours
Integration of various theoretical approaches to leadership styles within cultural contexts, research, and field experiences.
Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and Sport Management major.
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RSM 550 - Intercollegiate Athletics 3 Credit Hours
Overview of all levels of intercollegiate athletics and issues associated with intercollegiate athletics.
Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and Sport Management major.
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RSM 554 - Environmental Sustainability in Sport 3 Credit Hours
Will provide a holistic examination of the relationships between sport organization operations and the natural environment. Sport, in its participative and experiential forms, works with and within, the natural environment. The physical environmental footprint made by sport-related activities demands attention as with any other form of human activity. The social and cultural position of sport makes it an important example of natural environment responsibilities. Sport is a platform for bringing education and behavioral change to those who participate in as well as those who support it.
Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and Sport Management major.
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RSM 555 - Facility Planning and Development 3 Credit Hours
Principles of designing, planning, equipping, and operating various facilities. Elements of risk management and safety are incorporated into the design process.
Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and Sport Management major.
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RSM 556 - Sport and Religion 3 Credit Hours
Examines the confluence of sport, religion, and spirituality through the critical analysis of religious and spiritual concepts/constructs, social and religious movements, and media influences. The course is centered on a Protestant perspective. The course will also explore other religious traditions and their relation to sport.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies only.
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RSM 560 - Sport Governance 3 Credit Hours
Principles of organizational governance theories as applied to sport organizations. Review of history, mission, and structure, administrative and legislative processes of amateur and professional governing bodies in sport.
Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and Sport Management major.
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RSM 570 - Event Management 3 Credit Hours
Study of the various principles involved in the organization and management of events. Students will combine theory and practice through experience with assigned events.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and Sport Management or Kinesiology major. Minimum student level – graduate.
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RSM 580 - Special Topics 1-3 Credit Hours
Repeatability: May be repeated if topic differs. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and Sport Management major.
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RSM 590 - Sport Management Practicum 3 Credit Hours
Supervised part-time experience (minimum of 120 clock hours) at an approved site.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and Sport Management major.
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RSM 593 - Independent Study 1-3 Credit Hours
Independent study in a specialized area under the direction of a faculty member. Independent study project must be approved by a faculty member.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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RSM 594 - Therapeutic Recreation Practicum 3 Credit Hours
Supervised part-time experience (minimum of 120 clock hours) at an approved site.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and Sport Management major – Therapeutic recreation concentration.
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RSM 595 - Internship 6 Credit Hours
Full-time work experience requiring a minimum of 480 hours of clock time.
Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and Sport Management major.
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RSM 596 - Therapeutic Recreation Internship 6 Credit Hours
Full-time work experience at an approved site supervised by a CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist). Emphasis on all the NCTRC Job Tasks.
Comment(s): Therapeutic Recreation site must meet the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTC) standards. Students must have a minimum required GPA of 3.0 for enrollment in this course. Agency affiliation agreements must be submitted four months prior to the first day of the semester student is enrolled in internship. Affiliation agreement should be approved by legal counsel for UTK and Agency two months prior to the first day of the semester student is enrolled in internship.
Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and Sport Management major - Therapeutic recreation concentration.
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Rehabilitation Counseling (RHCO) |
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RHCO 521 - Rehabilitation Services in the Deaf Community 3 Credit Hours
Provides an overview of the specialized field of deafness within the rehabilitation counseling profession.
Recommended Background: at least intermediate level of skill with the Sign Language Proficiency Inventory or equivalent.
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RHCO 522 - Communication with Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing 3 Credit Hours
Provides an overview of communication strategies for working in rehabilitation counseling settings with clients who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Recommended Background: at least intermediate level of skill with the Sign Language Proficiency Inventory or equivalent.
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RHCO 523 - Special Populations and Topics in Deafness Rehabilitation 3-4 Credit Hours
Provides an overview of the diverse populations within the field of deafness rehabilitation.
Recommended Background: at least intermediate level of skill with the Sign Language Proficiency Inventory or equivalent.
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RHCO 530 - Orientation to Rehabilitation 3 Credit Hours
History, philosophy, legal and economic bases, current issues, and practices in public and private rehabilitation programs. Qualifications of service providers. Assessment, plan development, and provision of services to people who have disabilities and vocational handicaps. Identification, mobilization, and utilization of rehabilitation resources.
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RHCO 532 - Caseload Management in Rehabilitation 3 Credit Hours
Techniques and procedures involved in management of caseloads in Federal-State vocational rehabilitation agencies, private rehabilitation companies, and public or private rehabilitation facilities. Analysis of appropriate industrial management models related to rehabilitation programs.
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RHCO 533 - Job Analysis, Development, and Placement 3 Credit Hours
Determining employment-readiness of people with disabilities, identifying appropriate jobs for selected clients, and assisting clients in seeking, obtaining, and retaining employment. Job analysis, job modification and re-engineering, marketing, and employer-servicing techniques; legislation impacting job placement; supported work; and use of occupational information.
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RHCO 537 - Vocational Evaluation: Clinical Methods 3 Credit Hours
Process, principles, and techniques used to assist individuals in determining and understanding their own work behavior and vocational potential. Selection and use of occupational exploration programs and work samples; application of situational tasks, job tryouts, and simulated work experiences in vocational evaluation. Clinical interpretation of data through formal staff conference, vocational counseling, and report writing.
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RHCO 538 - Current Issues in Rehabilitation Counseling 3 Credit Hours
An examination of current issues in rehabilitation counseling. Topics will include use of technology, professional issues in the public, private-not-for-profit and proprietary rehabilitation systems, ethical and professional behavior issues, and other topics selected by the instructor.
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RHCO 541 - Psychosocial and Multicultural Aspects of Disability 3 Credit Hours
Psychological impact of disability on person and family. Reaction to loss, coping with disability, and societal rehabilitation. Disability as a cultural phenomenon. Impact of cultural differences on reaction and adjustment to disability. Cross cultural effects upon the rehabilitation counseling process and therapeutic relationship.
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