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Graduate Marriage and Family Therapy |
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PSFT 5903 - Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy Skills (3)
Introduces the development of basic marriage and family therapy techniques with an introduction to family theory, philosophy and principles as applied to skill development. A number of marriage and family therapy approaches and techniques will be examined for student development, demonstration, and possible integration.
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PSFT 6053 - Cultural Diversity in MFT (3)
A course designed to help counselors maximize their effectiveness in working with clients from different cultures and sub-cultures. Includes counseling skills that are effective with clients with various disabilities, races, religions, sexual orientations and economic backgrounds.
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PSFT 6353 - Treating Addiction in Families (3)
Overviews how to identify, diagnose and treat common types of addictions such as chemical dependence, compulsive gambling, or sex addiction. The physical, emotional and legal consequences of addiction will also be addressed.
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PSFT 6603 - Diagnosis and Assessment (3)
Intense coverage of disorders included in the current diagnostic and statistical manual (DSM 5). Focus will be on developing diagnostic and assessment skills as well as a systemic understanding of psychopathology. This course is only open to students in the Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy program.
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PSFT 6713 - Family Therapy II (3)
This course is designed to offer the student advanced training in conceptual and intervention skills. The primary focus will be a general overview of the postmodern family therapy approaches. Attention will be given to the conceptualization and application of these models of therapy through appropriate therapeutic technique. This course will emphasize the integration of faith and learning in order that the student might utilize their skills for Christian service and professional leadership.
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PSFT 6723 - Therapy Across the Life Cycle (3)
Family Therapy across the Life Cycle is designed to develop therapeutic skills for individuals and families at traditional transitional points across the life cycle: childhood, adolescence and older adulthood. Additionally, problems occurring as a result of discontinuous change such as medical disability, death and divorce as well as therapeutic interventions for these challenges will also be explored.
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PSFT 6733 - Non-traditional Families (3)
This course will explore areas related to the uniqueness of nontraditional families and how this relates to the practice of marriage and family therapy. Students will study the family interactions, behaviors, and emotions of families who are experiencing divorce, single parenthood, remarriage and other unique family configurations.
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PSFT 6743 - Couple Therapy (3)
This course provides an overview of dynamics of couple relationships and basic principles of working with couples in therapeutic settings. Applications to common presenting issues in with couples will also be included.
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PSFT 6753 - Intimacy, Sexuality, and Sex Therapy (3)
The focus of this course is to explore theories of intimacy, sexuality and sex in couples. Therapeutic interventions and approaches to sex therapy are covered.
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PSFT 6800 - Clinical Practice Extension (0)
For students who are unable to complete 500 face to face client contact hours in Practicum and Supervised Clinical Practice (SCP) I-IV, they may register for additional semesters of SCP until all 500 face to face client contact hours are satisfied. Clinical Practice Extension must be approved by the clinical director in the semester prior to registration of the extension. Proof of liability (through AAMFT student membership) is required. A fee is required to register for the extension. There is no credit for this course.
Fee:$500
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PSFT 6833 - Practicum (3)
The focus of this course is for students to transition from learning about and role playing therapy to beginning clinical practice in therapy. Students will become knowledgeable about various systemic therapeutic approaches, interventions, and techniques as they transition from role play to co-therapy and eventually to conducting therapy without a co-therapist. Class format will be didactic and experiential. This course is open only to students enrolled in the marriage and family therapy program.
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PSFT 6843 - Supervised Clinical Practice I (3)
The focus of the courses is to continue the training of the student in the practice and art of counseling. Students will become knowledgeable about various therapeutic approaches, techniques and interventions. Throughout the internships students will accumulate 500 clinical client contact hours. Class format will be lecture and experiential. This class is open only to those students enrolled in the marriage and family therapy program.
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PSFT 6853 - Supervised Clinical Practice II (3)
The focus of the courses is to continue the training of the student in the practice and art of counseling. Students will become knowledgeable about various therapeutic approaches, techniques and interventions. Throughout the internships students will accumulate 500 clinical client contact hours. Class format will be lecture and experiential. This class is open only to those students enrolled in the marriage and family therapy program.
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PSFT 6863 - Supervised Clinical Practice III (3)
The focus of the courses is to continue the training of the student in the practice and art of counseling. Students will become knowledgeable about various therapeutic approaches, techniques and interventions. Throughout the internships students will accumulate 500 clinical client contact hours. Class format will be lecture and experiential. This class is open only to those students enrolled in the marriage and family therapy program.
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PSFT 6873 - Supervised Clinical Practice IV (3)
The focus of the courses is to continue the training of the student in the practice and art of counseling. Students will become knowledgeable about various therapeutic approaches, techniques and interventions. Throughout the internships students will accumulate 500 clinical client contact hours. Class format will be lecture and experiential. This class is open only to those students enrolled in the marriage and family therapy program.
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Graduate Psychology |
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PSG 5103 - Theories of Counseling and Personality (3) F, SP
Provides an overview of the practice of counseling, with emphasis on understanding the profession of counseling, interviewing and assessment, introduction to techniques of psychotherapy and various treatment strategies.
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PSG 5203 - Introduction to Psychopathology and Adaptive Behavior (3) F, SP
Presents categories of psychopathology with an emphasis on causes, diagnosis and treatment strategies. Roles of various mental health professionals involved in diagnosis and treatment of psychopathologies will be addressed. Healthy and adaptive behaviors will also be discussed.
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PSG 5303 - Lifespan Development (3) SP, SU
This course provides a survey of human development from conception through death. Special emphasis will be given to biological, social/emotional and cognitive change as well as applications to counseling and other applied settings.
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PSG 5603 - Research Methods and Statistics (3) F, SP
Course designed to introduce students to research methods and statistical analyses used in psychological research. Students will be taught to critically evaluate psychological research and understand its application to counseling.
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PSG 5803 - Integration of Psychology and Christianity Seminar (3) SU
An in-depth consideration of psychological theories and ethics within the context of the Christian faith with a focus on areas of agreement and disagreement among theories of counseling and Christian principles. Ethical and legal issues from both Psychology and Christianity will be discussed.
Prerequisites: COUN 5103 /PSG 5103 .
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PSG 6403 - Psychopharmacology (3) On demand
An overview of the psychotropic drugs with emphasis on drugs that have therapeutic uses relative to clinical disorders. Basic physiological and neurological processes will be discussed along with the necessity for monitoring clients for adverse drug reactions.
Prerequisite: COUN 5203 /PSG 5203 .
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PSG 6453 - Gerontology (3) On demand
An overview of current thinking and evidence regarding the development of older persons. Problems of illnesses will be explored along with types of possible placements for disabled elderly clients. Ways to assist caretakers in decision making about treatment, placement or referral to agencies for other assistance will be presented.
Prerequisite: COUN 5103 /PSG 5103 , COUN 5203 /PSG 5203 .
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PSG 6503 - Human Sexuality (3) On demand
Overview of the physiological and psychological components of sexual behavior. Both healthy and problematic areas of sexual functioning will be studied, with special attention to diagnostic skills for identifying sexual disorders and dysfunctions and designing appropriate treatment regimens. Moral, legal and ethical issues will be addressed.
Prerequisites: COUN 5103 /PSG 5103 , COUN 5203 /PSG 5203 .
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PSG 6553 - Psychology of Religion and Spirituality (3) On demand
An overview of psychological approaches to religion and the role that it plays in the lives of individuals. This course uses psychological theory and research to understand the development of religious beliefs, the role of religion in coping with life experiences and the relationship between religion and other phenomena. Applications to counseling and ministry will be addressed.
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PSG 6603 - Advanced Psychopathology (3) SP, SU
Intense coverage of disorders included in the current diagnostic and statistical manual. Focus will be on developing diagnostic skills and an understanding of psychopathology. This course is only open to students in the Professional Counseling program.
Prerequisites: COUN 5103 /PSG 5103 , COUN 5203 /PSG 5203 .
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PSG 6613 - Statistics I (3) SU
This is a primary graduate course in the development of statistical knowledge and skills with an applied emphasis from the perspective of the behavioral and social sciences. It reviews and expands upon bivariate statistical methods such as correlation, t tests, ANOVA, regression, and nonparametric tests, offering options for follow-up measures of data analysis and utilization of SPSS software. Students will develop graduate level research skills by writing a literature review and designing an experimental research project. It will also guide students in preparation for their master’s thesis by reviewing experimental designs, data collection methods, appropriate data analysis, and interpretation.
Prerequisites: COUN 5603 /PSG 5603 .
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PSG 6623 - Statistics II (3) F
This is an intermediate graduate level research course that builds on the information learned in previous statistics courses and is designed to provide students with the skills in common multivariate research designs and data analysis for the behavioral sciences. It is set up to aid students in completing a master’s thesis. This course will prepare students to complete a master’s thesis by helping them develop research skills in conducting a multivariate research project, including data collection, analysis and interpretation.
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PSG 6653 - Assessment Techniques (3) F, SP
An overview of interviewing methods, appropriate assessment instruments and their interpretation. Students will serve as both examiner and subject in administration of psychological tests. This course is only open to students in the professional counseling program.
Prerequisites: COUN 5603 /PSG 5603 .
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PSG 6713 - Biological Psychology (3) F
This course surveys the biological basis of behavior. Foci will be on neuroanatomy, functioning of the nervous system, endocrine hormones and other biological and chemical influences upon behavior.
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PSG 6933 - Thesis I F, SP, SU
The student will work in collaboration with a faculty member to select a research problem, review the relevant literature, design the methodology and develop the thesis proposal.
Prerequisite: PSG 5603 . Permission of thesis coordinator is required.
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PSG 6943 - Thesis II F, SP, SU
The student will work in collaboration with a faculty member to collect and analyze the relevant data and present the completed thesis research in oral and written forms.
Prerequisite: PSG 6933 . Permission of thesis coordinator is required.
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Sustainability |
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SU 6003 - Sustainable Earth Systems (3)
Studies how the Earth’s systems are the model for sustainable and regenerative practice. Students will review basic earth sciences and analyze the structure and function of abiotic and selected biotic systems to later apply these lessons to human and natural challenges.
No prerequisite; introductory course.
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SU 6023 - Sustainable Enterprise (3)
Explores business as the model for delivering prosperity and for achieving sustainability in timely, reliable, affordable, effective and creative manner. It reviews fundamentals of business models, tools and frameworks that are used to incorporate social and natural dimensions in a competitive and profitable manner.
Prerequisite: SU 6003 or consent of program director.
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SU 6033 - Special Topics in Sustainability (3) Offered online only
Responds to the ever-changing world of sustainability through course offerings that may not be frequently repeated. Content is developed for each offering, which may include independent study.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and nine credit hours.
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SU 6043 - Capstone Project in Sustainability (3)
Individual or collaborative development and (and if applicable, implementation) of a robust professional sustainability-focused project. Capstone projects address a problem or research question, and include a literature review, measurement and reporting of relevant data, and a presentation. Capstone projects focus and deepen the student’s approved concentration of study.
Prerequisites: SU 6063; nine credit hours for certificate students; 21 credit hours for M.S. students.
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SU 6053 - Society, Environment, and Change (3)
This course is an exploration into social dimensions of sustainability. Drawing from social science disciplines like political science, sociology, and psychology, topics may include environmental sociology, discourses used to frame environmental events and issues, and resilience of diverse societies, past and present. Students develop skills in systems thinking and designing strategies for human behavior change.
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SU 6063 - Sustainable Enterprise II (3) Offered online only
Probes more deeply into the metrics of the “triple bottom line” - the simultaneous delivery of financial, social and environmental performance - and expands student’s knowledge of specific strategic models, tools and frameworks and in-depth case studies in leading green business sectors that successfully incorporate social and environmental dimensions in a competitive and profitable manner.
Prerequisite: SU 6003 .
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SU 6073 - Applied Earth Systems (3)
Addresses how to transfer the core principles, designs and strategies of abiotic and biotic systems into sustainable and regenerative solutions to human and natural challenges using tools such as biomimicry, continuums of care and systems thinking.
Prerequisite: SU 6003 .
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SU 6083 - Professional Experience and Study in Sustainability (3)
Focus and/or deepen an approved concentration through study of academic research and professional standards of practice. A portion of study may be dedicated to successful completion of approved third-party certification, accreditation, or licensing, or professionally mentored job shadowing and service.
Prerequisites: 9 hours in graduate sustainability and one elective in an approved concentration.
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SU 6103 - Creation Care and Spiritual Formation (3) Offered online only
Addresses what some describe as the fourth leg of sustainability: Providence or Spirituality. Examine and discuss potential relationships between professional sustainability, faith-based creation care, and personal Christian spiritual formation and growth. The student will also assess best practices of sustainability for faith based institutions.
Prerequisite: SU 6003 .
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SU 6113 - Principles of Applied Sustainability (3)
All sustainability professionals must eat food, live and work in buildings/sites, use energy, and measure sustainability performance. These interactions most commonly define individual commitment, integrity and professionalism in regard to the daily practice of sustainable living. The course will survey the array of applied practices in each of these focal areas and introduce core principles that are prerequisite to more in depth specialization.
Prerequisite: SU 6003 .
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SU 6123 - Green Building Design, Construction & Operation (3)
An examination of green commercial, industrial and residential development, management, maintenance, life cycle costs, certification, practices, technology and sustainable waste management applications from site selection, planning, design and construction through operations and management.
Prerequisite: SU 6003 .
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SU 6133 - Renewable Energy Options and Design Applications (3)
As the preferred choice of sustainable design, renewable energy and its various alternative technologies, applications and design parameters are the focus of the course experience.
Prerequisite: SU 6003 .
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SU 6143 - Sustainable Food Practice (3)
A study of sustainable food practice including sustainable agriculture production, health, manufacturing, distribution, retail, urban and community gardens, food co-ops, farmers markets, international trade and the unique needs of developing countries.
Prerequisite: SU 6113 .
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SU 6183 - Urban planning for sustainability and resilience (3) Offered online only
This course explores complex adaptive systems and adaptive management approaches to design smart resilient communities. Multi-scale challenges require multi-scale solutions. This course will focus on social ecological systems and socio-technological systems integration framework to unravel the complex pathways that determine community resilience and enable smart design processes at the nexus of food, energy and water systems. The emphasis will be placed on imparting cutting edge skills, such as system dynamic models, early warning systems, resilience design approaches and interactive scenario planning techniques, to enable students to work with community stakeholders for analyzing, planning and designing smart resilient communities.
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SU 6193 - Water management for sustainability and resilience (3) Offered online only
Learn to leverage the structure and function of Earth’s hydrosphere to foster community sustainability and add resiliency. Examines practices and solutions to challenges in social, business, science, and engineering applications.
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Master of Management |
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MMGT 5103 - Managing Yourself and Others I (3)
These courses will explore individual and organizational behavior including personality, motivation, teamwork, conflict management, and negotiation. The courses will also address how a manager exercises leadership whether or not he or she is in perceived leadership positions.
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MMGT 5113 - Managing Yourself and Others II (3)
These courses will explore individual and organizational behavior including personality, motivation, teamwork, conflict management, and negotiation. The courses will also address how a manager exercises leadership whether or not he or she is in perceived leadership positions.
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MMGT 5203 - Managing for Results I (3)
These courses will look at how to organize work to achieve maximum results. Students will study the various techniques (both qualitative and quantitative) to arrive at appropriate decisions and how to present those proposed decisions to others. Special emphasis will be devoted to ethical decision-making.
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MMGT 5213 - Managing for Results II (3)
These courses will look at how to organize work to achieve maximum results. Students will study the various techniques (both qualitative and quantitative) to arrive at appropriate decisions and how to present those proposed decisions to others. Special emphasis will be devoted to ethical decision-making.
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Dietetics |
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NUGR 5013 - Dietetic Internship Experience I (3)
This 3-hour fall course for Dietetic Interns (DI) complements the didactic components of the program, providing experiential activities related to entry-level competence for the registered dietitian as defined by The Accreditation Council on Education for Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and provides approximately 600 supervised practice hours in various settings across the greater Nashville area with partnering organizations in community, clinical, wellness, sports and foodservice dietetics. This course includes the experiential activities to support the program curriculum related to the ACEND competencies, which are provided in the Internship Handbook.
$1750 Fee
This course is required for fall semester as a dietetic intern. It captures a portion of the internship fee.
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NUGR 5023 - Dietetic Internship Experience II (3)
This 3-hour required spring course for Dietetic Interns (DI) complements the didactic components of the program, providing experiential activities related to entry-level competence for the registered dietitian as defined by The Accreditation Council on Education for Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and provides approximately 600 supervised practice hours in various settings across the greater Nashville area with partnering organizations in community, clinical, wellness, sports and foodservice dietetics. This course includes the experiential activities to support the program curriculum related to the ACEND competencies, which are provided in the Internship Handbook.
$1750 fee
This is a required spring course as a dietetic intern. It captures the remainder of the program fee.
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NUGR 5153 - Nutrition Research (3)
This 3-hour spring course for Dietetic Interns (DI) is an overview of the research process and completion of a nutrition research project, including a literature review, formulation of a research question, design of a study proposal, submission to the Lipscomb Institutional Review Board (IRB), management of the study, interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data, and finally a presentation of the professionally printed research poster.
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NUGR 5403 - Special Topics: Medical Nutrition Therapy (3)
This fall course for Dietetic Interns (DI) complements the supervised practice components of the experiential program related to entry-level competence for the registered dietitian as defined by The Accreditation Council on Education for Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) as well as two additional program concentration competencies related to the Medical Nutrition Therapy, Health Promotion and Wellness, or Sports Nutrition foci. This course includes the didactic activities to support the program curriculum related to the ACEND competencies, which are provided in the Internship Handbook.
This is a required course as a dietetic intern.
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Leadership and Public Service |
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LPS 5003 - Introduction to Leadership and Public Service (3)
This course will serve as an introduction to the fields of Leadership and Public Service and to the master’s program. Program faculty will join with students for a multi-day off-site session that includes introductions to key components and courses in the degree program. These academic explorations will serve as the foundation for the Master’s. Pre-reading and written reflections required.
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LPS 5023 - Budget and Finance in the Public Sector (3)
This course introduces students to the basic financial and budgetary processes of public/governmental entities so that the students can appropriately address rudimentary budgetary, funding, and audit issues within their work. In addition to core budgetary processes, students will consider the ways in which budgets reflect and influence the public good and the complexity of weighing priorities within the budget and financial process. Areas of focus include outcomes-based budgeting; alignment of resources and goals; understanding of tax systems; core challenges to municipal and state financing; and innovations in budget practices.
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LPS 5053 - Ethical Leadership (3)
This course reviews a number of huge challenges to ethical leadership in the twenty-first century and emphasizes that the need for global ethical leadership is not merely a desirable option, but rather - and quite literally - a matter of survival. The current crises and those in the recent past reveal huge, and in some cases criminal, failures of both ethics and leadership in our current way of dealing with multi-cultural and global challenges. The future of our city and our nation will require openness, cooperation and co-creation between people with very different world-views and from very different cultures. Through the presentation of research, class discussions, class readings, guest speakers, debates, and field trips within the community, the students will move forward in their understanding of key theoretical and practical matters in leadership, global ethics, and civic responsibility.
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LPS 5063 - Effective Cross Sector Collaboration and Conflict Management (3)
Today’s civic leaders face unprecedented challenges in foreseeing and responding to an ever-changing citizenry and communities. Diverse views among both diverse citizens’ groups make consensus more difficult to reach. Social media has changed citizen expectations and how they communicate with their leaders. Economic development demands an almost daily focus. Skills for establishing collaborative partnerships to creatively address community needs are critical. This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary field of conflict studies and conflict intervention processes in an effort to develop and enhance the skills to meet the leadership challenges ahead. Student will join scholars, scientists, and practitioners in the ongoing process of surfacing answers to current questions including:
- What is the field of conflict management?
- What are its leading theories, models, and processes?
- What are its applied practices?
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LPS 5123 - Leadership, Innovation, and Policy in the Metropolitan Setting (3)
Today’s political, cultural, and economic opportunities and complexities are squarely set within metropolitan areas. The gridlock and inaction found on the federal level is contrasted with energy and innovation found within our cities. Additionally, the innovations that drive our economies and problem solving are found in cities. The Brookings Institute estimates that the top 100 metropolitan areas account for 65% of the U.S. population and 75% of its GDP. The course will include a focus on innovative practices such as data and outcomes driven programming, collaborative leadership, behavioral economics, and creative use of technology. This course will focus on the challenges and complexities faced by cities by focusing on Nashville, one of the most dynamic and high-growth cities in the nation. Through academic study and close interaction with city leaders in the government, civic, and economic arenas, the course will equip students with the perspective, knowledge, and skills needed to create innovative solutions to shared challenges.
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LPS 5133 - Leading and Serving for the Public Good (3)
This course equips those who wish to serve the public good by providing individual leadership development within historical and theoretical contexts. The course explores seminal readings on leadership to create a core understanding of theory and history, while offering theory-to-practice assignments that demonstrate how service and leadership work in our own worlds. Emphasis is placed on equipping students to lead and serve from within any organizational position and with or without formal authority. Students will develop individual leadership approaches based on personal experiences, values, and knowledge of the best in leadership thought and action. Coursework will include written analysis, individual reflection, small-group work, and case-in-point explorations related to current leadership challenges faced by seminar participants.
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LPS 5143 - State Politics, Policy, and Economics: The Role of States in Shaping Economies (3)
State governments make tremendous effort to shape the economic contexts, prospects, and outcomes of their states. Economic development programs, health care policy, workforce education, and many other issues that shape our economic lives are partly shaped by state policy. This course combines an exploration of economic principles and state policy making. Beginning with a review of basic economic principles and continuing with an examination of the role of states in shaping economic factors, the course allows students to become more adept at: reviewing basic principles for examining economic policies and initiatives; reflecting on the goals and objectives of economic policies; examining the political, social, and behavioral contexts in which economic policies are made.
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LPS 5153 - Data and Decision Making in Public Service (3)
Data solutions are being promoted as a way to address public issues, but with little consideration of how, where, and when it is most likely to be successful. This course focuses on the practice and understanding of techniques, tools, and processes for the use of data in decision-making, policy and social analysis, program evaluation and messaging. The course focuses on publicly available data, and the analysis of real-world challenges and cases. The course introduces students to key frameworks, questions, and considerations when determining the value of available data. The course emphasizes the importance of interrogating data, evaluating collection methods, and the iterative process needed to make better decisions for the public good. Students will also learn how to effectively use data in ways that connect with and educate constituencies. The strategic use of program-level and big data will be explored.
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LPS 5393 - Project in Leadership in Public Service (3)
This course will be used to structure the project that is required as the capstone course requirement for the master’s degree.
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Master of Science in Information Technology |
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MSIT 5113 - Network Systems and Technologies
This course will review contemporary topics in network systems and technologies to enable the student to design and plan network solutions to meet business objectives. The course will enable students to have a broad understanding of technologies and the factors that need to be considered in designing networks for practical applications. Topics to be considered include areas such as: software defined networks, wireless, data center networks, routing and management, security and anonymity, performance and user behavior and experience.
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MSIT 5133 - Database Systems and Technology
Principles of database systems and technologies, including their application to business systems. This course will cover modern database technologies, factors influencing their successful implementation and contemporary applications of those systems to business applications. The course will start with a review of traditional RDMS and their applications to data warehouses and OLTP applications. It will then cover newer approaches such as NoSQL, graph and array databases and Hadoop. The course will present trends in modern database technology, including column stores vs. row stores, main memory databases and high availability systems. Factors influencing successful database system implementation such as performance, availability, security and privacy will be discussed. Finally, application of modern database technology to current business applications will be presented, including data storage needs of modern web applications, large data problems and documented-oriented data stores.
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MSIT 5153 - Web Development Technologies
This course is designed to give the student insights into the principles, protocols and practices associated with development of modern Web applications. Topics covered include: historical perspective and protocols; basics of http and HTML; XML applications; Web services, including REST and SOAP; Web servers and browsers; active browser pages, from JavaScript to AJAX; approaches to Web application development; examples, including Ruby on Rails, Struts and JSTL; server technologies; and future trends. Examples of real world Web architectures and the problems they solve will be used to illustrate the principles. Principles of application performance engineering, security evaluation and usability will be discussed as part of the context in which the application will be used. The overall presentation will be suitable for both developers and architects.
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MSIT 5173 - IT Law and Policy
Introduction to laws and policies that influence the production, distribution and use of information technologies. Focus will be on issues of privacy, online speech, intellectual property, the creative commons, computer crime and governance.
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MSIT 5213 - IT Systems Integration and Architecture
Businesses today are critically interested in integrating applications and data to improve revenue, increase efficiency and provide competitive advantage. Cloud services have provided an exciting new tool which IT managers can use for this purpose. This course looks at principles and practices around using SaaS, IaaS and PaaS cloud technologies to integrate applications and business processes. Web APIs will be covered, along with data exchange formats such as JSON and XML. High level architectures will be illustrated covering cloud-cloud integration and cloud to core integration. Students will also learn how to manage key cloud integration metrics such as security, stability and cost. The course will look at commercial cloud integration frameworks, such as Boomi, CastIron, MuleSoft and TIBCO CloudBus, as well as business applications such as Amazon, Uber and Paypal. Students will create their own integrated cloud application using commercially based services, and demonstrate to the class.
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MSIT 5243 - IT Practicum
The Practicum to the Information Technology Master’s degree is the student’s choice between a research paper and a project. The project or paper will address a topic of the student’s choosing but it must be approved by the student’s assigned faculty advisor prior to its commencement. The Practicum must be of a certain level of import and depth as to demonstrate the student’s complete understanding of the concepts and procedures within the student’s chosen concentration track.
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Exercise & Nutrition Special Topics/Internships/Practicum |
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EXNS 541V - Independent Study (1-3) On Demand
Advanced study and/or research in a specific area of exercise and nutrition science.
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Business Special Topics/Internships/Practicum |
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MAcc 501V - Integrated Accounting Seminar (Accounting Boot Camp) 9-12 Summer
This prerequisite course is designed exclusively for degreed non-accounting students seeking to enter the M.Acc. program, and includes portions of Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Taxation, and Auditing.
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MAcc 663V - Professional Certification Preparation (1-3)
Examination of accounting standards and procedures required for professional accounting certification. Students will begin exam preparation during their first semester and sit for their first exam part. A grade of “IP” may be assigned at the end of the semester until the course is finished.
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Biomolecular Science Special Topics/Internships/Practicum |
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BMS 5xn3 - Topics in Biomolecular Science (3)
This course may be either lecture- or laboratory-based depending upon the topic selected; and is designed to represent an in-depth approach to a specific area of biomolecular science of interest to the student. Examples may include: apoptosis, angiogenesis, viral pathogenesis, etc.
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Graduate Counseling Special Topics/Internships/Practicum |
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COUN 6A23 - Introduction to Play Therapy (3)
This course covers principles, history, and theories of play therapy, as well as modalities, techniques, applications, skills, and how to become a registered play therapist. It includes an experiential component to develop basic play therapy skills within the context of ethical and diversity-sensitive practice. Students are invited to pursue specific interests and professional development through individualization of assignments and course activities.
Prerequisites: COUN 5103 COUN 5303 COUN 5703 COUN 5903 COUN 6053
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COUN 675V - Psychological/Counseling Topics (1 to 3)
A course option available upon request of students and/or faculty to cover topics not covered in the regular graduate program. The course may be offered as an extension of existing courses or may cover advanced or seldom-covered areas.
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Graduate Education Special Topics/Internships/Practicum |
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EG 513V - Alternative Licensure Mentoring (1-3)
The COE maintains a formal relationship with each teacher who has not completed all requirements for licensure as set forth by the university and the Tennessee Department of Education Office of Educator Licensing. This relationship generally takes the form of a mentor-mentee connection. Teachers who have not completed all licensure requirements will be expected to register for mentoring hours not to exceed four credit hours over the fall and spring semesters of the academic year without regard to the number of years the teacher has held alternative licensure. At the discretion of the Alternative Licensure Director and Coordinator, those hours may be reduced in particular semesters.
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EG 570V - Special Topics (1-3) Offered as needed.
Selected topics from the field of education are offered. The format of the course is determined by the topic. Field experiences may be required.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Offered as needed.
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EG 804V - Special Topics (1 - 3)
With permission of the director of the Ed.D. program, students may be provided with opportunities to expand their understanding of educational and professional environments and to achieve the objectives of the curriculum. Course graded as satisfactory/unsatisfactory.
Course graded as satisfactory/unsatisfactory.
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EG 5363 - Action Research (3)
The candidate will implement the action research proposal from EG 5653 and test its effectiveness by applying the solution in a classroom/school setting. (In EG 5653, the candidate will identify a problem that can be investigated using action research, clarify the problem, propose a solution and determine the appropriate methodology for the research.) A written report and an oral presentation of the project will be completed. Prerequisites: The successful completion of all Tier 1 and 2 courses in the program.
Successful completion of all Tier 1 and 2 courses in the program.
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Grad Bible Special Topics/Practicum/Research |
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GB 5A83 - Seminar in Bible: Suffering and the Psalms (3)
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GB 5A93 - Seminar in Bible: Interpreting Scripture (3)
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GB 5An3 - Seminar in Bible (3)
New Testament
Category 2: Letters
A study of a particular topic within a book or books of Scripture, or a particular textual study of a Biblical book not listed above. The digit “n” will vary with the subject matter. Three hours of credit may be earned for each different seminar offered. This course may count as one of the required Scripture courses.
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GB 5Cn3 - Seminar in Theology (3)
In-depth readings and study in a specific topic in theology, including the nature of God, Christology, the nature of man, the church, eschatology, et al. The digit “n” will vary with the choice of topics. Three hours of credit may be earned for each different topic offered.
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GB 5Dn3 - Seminar in Historical Theology (3)
An in-depth study of a particular area, period, or theme in historical theology. The digit “n” will vary with the choice of topics. Three hours of credit may be earned for each different topic offered.
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GB 5En3 - Seminar in Preaching (3)
This course is designed to further develop the student’s skills in interpretation and preaching from biblical texts. The digit “n” will vary with the choice of topics or texts chosen for the class. Three hours of credit may be earned for each different class offered.
Prerequisites: GB 5083, GB 5093, GB 5613 or equivalents.
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GB 5Fn3 - Seminar in Missions (3)
A study of a particular topic in missions. The digit “n” will vary with the choice of topics or texts chosen for the class.
Three hours of credit may be earned for each different class offered.
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GB 5G93 - Seminar in Ministry: Community Leadership (3)
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GB 5Gn3 - Seminar in Ministry (3)
A study of a particular topic in Christian ministry. The digit “n” will vary with the choice of topics or texts chosen for the class.
Three hours of credit may be earned for each different class offered.
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GB 5H03 - Seminar in Counseling: Apology, Forgiveness, and Reconciliation (3)
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GB 5Hn3 - Seminar in Counseling (3)
A study of a particular topic in counseling. The digit “n” will vary with the choice of topics or texts chosen for the class.
Three hours of credit may be earned for each different class offered.
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GB 5Jn3 - Seminar in Christianity and Culture (3)
Different contemporary issues, such as theology and science, literature and theology, media influences on the Gospel-to name only a few possible topics-will be explored. The digit “n” will vary with the choice of topics or texts chosen for the class.
Three hours of credit may be earned for each different class offered.
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GB 580V - Practicum (3)
Practicum courses (internships) are designed to allow the student to include meaningful field experience work in his/her graduate program. A student is eligible to take these courses after completing 24 hours of course work in one’s chosen degree program. Up to six hours may be counted toward the M.Div. and M.A.C.M. Any such experience must be approved by the director of supervised ministry, in consultation with the student and the appropriate field supervisor. Credit cannot be given for prior experience or work. The practicum includes appropriate written documentation and evaluations.
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GB 581V - Practicum (3)
Practicum courses (internships) are designed to allow the student to include meaningful field experience work in his/her graduate program. A student is eligible to take these courses after completing 24 hours of course work in one’s chosen degree program. Up to six hours may be counted toward the M.Div. and M.A.C.M. Any such experience must be approved by the director of supervised ministry, in consultation with the student and the appropriate field supervisor. Credit cannot be given for prior experience or work. The practicum includes appropriate written documentation and evaluations.
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GB 582V - Guided Research (1, 2, or 3)
Guided research is designed to engage the student in individual research under the direction of a designated professor. The results of this research must be presented in writing under the professor’s supervision. The purpose of this research is to allow the student to gain further experience in methods of research, library use and presentation of results. Students expecting to pursue guided research should advise the director of HST at least 30 days prior to the registration date for the term in which the research is to be taken.
A maximum of six hours may be taken.
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GB 599V - Thesis (3, 6)
With the guidance of a thesis committee composed of three Hazelip School of Theology faculty members, the student may write a thesis for the M.Div. or M.T.S. degree on a creative topic in a field directly related to biblical/theological studies. The student may register for three hours of thesis work in two semesters or the entire six hours of thesis work in a single semester. Guidelines and requirements for theses are available in the Hazelip School of Theology office.
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ICM Special Topics |
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ICM 619V - Special Topics (1-3)
Selected topics from the field of conflict management are offered. The format of the course is determined by the topic. Field experiences may be required.
Prerequisite: ICM 5023 or consent of ICM Director.
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Leadership and Public Service Special Topics/Internships/Practicum |
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LPS 5XnV - Special Topics in Leadership and Public Service (3)
Selected topics in the fields of public policy and public service are offered. The format of the course is determined by the topic.
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LPS 5000 - Internship I (non-credit) (0)
Students will participate in an extended supervised internship in a Public Service setting. Students must be available for the prescribed number of clock hours during business hours of these entities. Students will be accepted to this course by special arrangement of the School of Public Policy.
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LPS 5100 - Internship II (non-credit) (0)
As a co-requisite of ICM 6053 and LPS 5063, students will participate in an extended supervised internship in a public service setting. Students must be available for the prescribed number of clock hours during business hours of these entities. Students will be accepted to this course by special arrangement of the School of Public Policy.
Co-Requisite ICM 6053/LPS 5063
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