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Nursing |
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NUR 520 - Family Nurse Practitioner Care: Neonate to the Adolescent
The first of three primary care clinical courses for Family Nurse Practitioners. Emphasis on assessment, evaluation and nurse practitioner care for children, from the neonate to the adolescent, as commonly encountered in a rural family practice setting. Lec 1-3, Clin 1-3.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 503 and NUR 507. Permission.
Credits: 1-6
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NUR 521 - Nurse Practitioner Gynecologic and Reproductive Care of Women
Focuses on the nurse practitioner’s clinical assessment and management of the female client’s gynecologic, reproductive and sexual health. The lecture portion of this course covers didactic content, with over 50% delivered online. The clinical portion of this course includes 150 hours of practicum caring for obstetrical and gynecological patients in a primary care setting.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 503.
Credits: 2-4
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NUR 522 - Family Nurse Practitioner Care of Adults I
Assessment and primary care management of well adults and adults with common health problems. Emphasis is placed on primary health care of rural and other underserved populations. Lec 1-3, Clin 1-3.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 503, NUR 507, NUR 508, NUR 520 and NUR 521; permission.
Credits: 1-6
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NUR 523 - Family Nurse Practitioner Care of Adults II
Continuation of NUR 522 with emphasis on health care needs of older adults and other underserved populations. Lec 1-3, Clin 1-3.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 502, NUR 522; permission.
Credits: 1-6
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NUR 644 - Healthcare Leadership and Management
This course presents information about leadership and management within the dynamic environment of healthcare and offers students the opportunity to explore key concepts critical to successful healthcare leadership and management. Students examine how leadership/management models/approaches influence outcomes within the direct care environment as well as more broader environments such as the clinical team, department, professional workload, organization, community and their profession. Through case studies, online discussion groups, literature review, and self-assessment/reflection, this course helps to better prepare students for their leadership role as a healthcare professional.
Prerequisites & Notes
graduate standing in the School of Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Kinesiology and Physical Education, Food Science and Human Nutrition, and Social Work or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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NUR 693 - Ethical Inquiry in Health Care
The influence of philosophical, cultural, ethical, legal, economic and political systems upon health care will provide the framework for examining contemporary issues. The process of ethical reasoning and analysis will be used with selected clinical cases to systematically examine ethical distress and ethical dilemmas.
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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NUR 694 - Health Policy, Politics and Practice
Introduces students to health policies and political activities and their impact on health care and health care management systems, interweaving sociopolitical and ethical frameworks. Students examine the changing content of health care and critically evaluate the process of policy development, including the political role of health professionals and the fiscal impact of policy change.
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate student in nursing or permission.
Credits: 3
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NUR 695 - Topics in Nursing
Concentrated study of designated topics in nursing. Topics may vary depending on faculty and student interest. May be repeated for credit. Some sections may have prerequisites beyond the following.
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate student or permission.
Credits: 1-3
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NUR 697 - Scholarly Project
An opportunity to integrate research, clinical and theoretical knowledge bases in a rigorous, faculty-guided project. Critical thinking, analysis and synthesis provide the framework for the project which may include philosophical, theoretical or clinical papers.
Credits: 1-6
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NUR 698 - Independent Study in Nursing
Individual work on an approved project.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-3
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NUR 699 - Graduate Thesis/Research
Graduate thesis or research conducted under the supervision of student’s advisor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students who have not yet completed a “Responsible Conduct of Research” course approved by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the Graduate School (https://umaine.edu/graduate/students/rcr/) must receive permission to enroll in thesis/ research credits. Students must enroll in an RCR course before or concurrent with their third credit of thesis/research.
Credits: Ar
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Peace Studies |
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PAX 510 - Theories in Peace and Reconciliation Studies
An exploration and critical discussion of historical and contemporary theories about conflict, peace, and reconciliation.
Credits: 3
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PAX 591 - Forgiveness: Creating a Culture of Peace & Reconciliation
How do we forgive those we consider enemies? Are there limits to forgiveness? Can we learn forgiveness? These questions form the core of our class exploration as we study forgiveness from academic, personal, historical, and cultural perspectives. Through reading, writing, conversation, and other forums, we will look at forgiveness as a tool for peacebuilding.
Credits: 3
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PAX 598 - Independent Graduate Study
Advanced research and writing projects in Peace and Reconciliation Studies. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission.
Credits: 3
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Philosophy |
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PHI 566 - Graduate Readings in Philosophy
Individual study of a selected topic, agreed upon by the student and the instructor. Designed to address advanced issues not covered in normal offerings or on a graduate level.
Prerequisites & Notes
graduate standing and permission of department and instructor.
Credits: 1-3
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Physics |
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PHY 501 - Mechanics
Covers kinematics and dynamics of particle and rigid body motion, Lagrange’s equations, variational principles, Hamilton’s equations, canonical transformations, Hamilton-Jacobi theory.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 238 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PHY 502 - Electrodynamics I
Topics include boundary-value problems in electrostatics, electrostatic energy, multipoles, dielectrics and magnetostatics.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 455 or equivalent, partial differential equations or PHY 574.
Credits: 3
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PHY 503 - Quantum Mechanics I
Topics include Dirac notation, state vectors and operators, one dimensional systems, angular momentum, central forces, perturbation theory, scattering.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 501 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHY 510 - Graduate Laboratory
Experience with sophisticated techniques and specialized equipment acquaints students with different areas of experimental physics. For graduate students in physics and for scientists and engineers in allied studies or industry.
Prerequisites & Notes
graduate standing in physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, or permission of instructor.
Credits: Ar
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PHY 512 - Statistical Mechanics
A study of macroscopic behavior of matter derived from a statistical consideration of microscopic properties of systems, as well as relationships to Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 462 or equivalent. Corequisite: PHY 503.
Credits: 3
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PHY 574 - Methods of Theoretical Physics I
Topics may include linear algebra, complex analysis, theory of differential equations, special functions, Green’s functions, integral transforms calculus of variations, with applications from physics.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHY 575 - Methods of Theoretical Physics II
Advanced topics in mathematical physics of special interest. May include chaos, complex analysis, theory of integral equations, tensor analysis, elements of group theory, Green’s functions theory.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 574 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PHY 588 - Graduate Seminar
Report and discussion of recent developments in Physics and related fields based on the literature or results of current investigation.
Credits: Ar
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PHY 598 - Special Topics in Theoretical or Experimental Physics
Specific topics determined by current interests of students and staff. Offered on demand with approval of the Department Chairperson.
Credits: Ar
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PHY 603 - Quantum Mechanics II
Covers electron spin, spinors, relativistic wave equations, Dirac equation for electron, relativistic treatment of hydrogen atom, second quantization of electromagnetic and electron fields.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 503 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PHY 624 - Solid State Physics I
Covers free electron theory of metals, crystal lattices and reciprocal lattices, X-ray diffraction, electron levels in a periodic potential, semi-classical model of electron dynamics.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 503 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHY 625 - Solid State Physics II
A continuation of PHY 624 covering other phenomena in solid state physics with emphasis on current research topics.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 624 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PHY 699 - Graduate Thesis/Research
Graduate thesis or research conducted under the supervision of student’s advisor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students who have not yet completed a “Responsible Conduct of Research” course approved by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the Graduate School (https://umaine.edu/graduate/students/rcr/) must receive permission to enroll in thesis/ research credits. Students must enroll in an RCR course before or concurrent with their third credit of thesis/research.
Credits: Ar
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Plant, Soil and Environmental Science |
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PSE 509 - Experimental Design
Principles of research in biological sciences, design of experiments, statistical analysis and interpretation of data. Lec 3, Lab 2.
Credits: 4
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PSE 557 - Advanced Plant Pathology
This course provides an understanding of the biology of plant diseases, the agents that cause them, the conditions that affect their severity, and the methods used to manage them. Students should develop the ability to recognize or diagnose particular diseases and an understanding of the principles of disease management. PSE 457 and PSE 557 cannot both be taken for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate standing or permission.
Credits: 4
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PSE 580 - Scientific Communications I
Presentations of research proposal to faculty and graduate student peers. Covers the use of scientific graphic and presentation software.
Credits: 1
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PSE 581 - Scientific Communications II
Literature review and poster presentation of scientific ecological and environmental research topics.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1
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PSE 597 - Special Topics in Plant, Soil and Environmental Sciences
Advanced study of topics in plant, soil and environmental sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: Ar
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PSE 699 - Graduate Thesis/Research
Graduate thesis or research conducted under the supervision of student’s advisor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students who have not yet completed a “Responsible Conduct of Research” course approved by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the Graduate School (https://umaine.edu/graduate/students/rcr/) must receive permission to enroll in thesis/ research credits. Students must enroll in an RCR course before or concurrent with their third credit of thesis/research.
Credits: Ar
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Political Science |
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POS 531 - Topics in Comparative Politics
Examines various issues in comparative politics such as comparative democratization, regime types and conflict management, with emphasis on readings in the theoretical literature in the discipline of comparative politics through class discussions and individual research. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 3
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POS 549 - Seminar in American Politics
Examines theoretical and practical issues in American politics in a small group setting, with emphasis on individual research and class participation.
Credits: 3
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POS 596 - Directed Research in Political Science
An individualized research course for graduate students seeking to explore an advanced research topic in political science. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
graduate standing or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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Psychology |
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PSY 507 - Multicultural Issues in Clinical Psychology
The course is designed to enhance students’ multicultural counseling competencies for providing psychological services to culturally diverse populations by: introducing students to the field of multicultural psychology; increasing students’ awareness of assumptions, values, and biases; developing awareness, sensitivity, and understanding of the experiences of diverse groups; increasing knowledge of multicultural theories, models, and research; and increasing awareness of cultural factors in assessment, case conceptualization and diagnosis, and therapy.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission
Credits: 3
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PSY 520 - Biological Bases of Psychological Development
Advanced review of psychobiological research and theory on infancy. Physiological, perceptual, cognitive, linguistic and social-emotional topics.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 223.
Credits: 3
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PSY 522 - Social Development
An advanced survey of current theories and research on social development. Topics include attachment, parenting style, sibling relationships, peer relationships, aggression, prosocial behavior, and moral development.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 528 - Life Span Development
An advanced developmental psychology course that covers the entire life span. Topics include developmental theories and research methodology, as well as biological, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Credits: 3
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PSY 540 - Advanced Psychological Statistics and Methods I
A two semester advanced-level course. Topics include control, reliability of
measurement, and validity in relation to both experimental and nonexperimental
approaches.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 241 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PSY 541 - Advanced Psychological Statistics and Methods II
A two semester advanced-level course. Topics include control, reliability of
measurement, and validity in relation to both experimental and nonexperimental
approaches.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 241 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PSY 551 - Advanced Physiological Psychology
Reading and discussion on topics of current interest including memory, brain stimulation, neurotransmitter systems and neuronal plasticity.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 561 - Advanced Social Psychology
Consideration of current theoretical and methodological issues in social psychology including interpersonal perception, attitude and attitude change, communication and persuasion, language and cognition.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 567 - Advanced Cognitive Psychology
Representative topics include a comparison of the cognitive or information processing paradigm with behavioristic and psychodynamic paradigms, feature analysis and pattern recognition, memory storage and retrieval, attention, psycholinguistics, problem solving and neuropsychological bases of cognitive processes.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 581 - Supervision, Consultation, and Interprofessional Issues
This course is designed to build students’ initial competencies in clinical supervision, clinical consultation, and in navigating interprofessional issues. Students will critically evaluate the existing empirical literature on supervision, consultation, and interprofessional issues; obtain working knowledge of guiding theories for supervision, consultation, and interprofessional functioning; and gain first-hand experience of the practice of supervision, consultation, and interprofessional work through peer supervision, peer consultation, and interprofessional role plays.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 592 - Directed Readings:(area)
Opportunity to read in a particular area of psychology under faculty direction.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-6
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PSY 601 - Proseminar in Psychological Sciences
Readings and presentations of journal literature and research projects in experimental psychology. Topics vary. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission
Credits: 1
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PSY 602 - Clinical Research Forum
Exposure to advanced topics in clinical research methodology (e.g. study design, bias and confounding, hypothesis testing, sample size and power calculations). Students will develop the ability to design and conduct clinical research proposals.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission
Credits: 1
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PSY 603 - Ethics and Professional Problems
Ethical obligations of the psychologist with regard to clinical practice, supervision, teaching, and key areas in the responsible conduct of research.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 621 - Affective Science of Emotion Regulation and Psychopathology
This course provides foundational knowledge on the growing field of affective sciences to include behavioral and neuroscience models of emotion. Students critically evaluate current theories and methodologies used in the study of emotions. Course discussions enhance understanding of the neural systems involved in emotion regulation processes and how underlying individual differences interact with environmental factors to affect functional outcomes and influence psychological health.
Credits: 3
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PSY 625 - Basic Methods in Assessment
Basic theory, administration, scoring and interpretation of tests frequently used for psychological evaluation with focus on individually administered tests for personality and intelligence.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 626 - Advanced Clinical Assessment
Analysis, integration and presentation of material obtained in clinical assessment. Includes advanced training in interviewing and appropriate selection of tests, interpretation and integration of test data, and report writing.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 630 - Current Topics in Social Psychology
An introduction to one of several current topics in social psychology. Topic areas may include applied social psychology, attitudes and persuasion, prejudice, social cognition, the self, and social influence. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 561 or permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 634 - Advanced Psychopathology
Intensive reading and discussion of classification, etiology and maladapted disordered behavior.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 647 - Foundations of Clinical Neuropsychology
General overview of the field of Clinical Neuropsychology, which is the study of brain-behavior relationships and its application to clinical populations (i.e., individuals with central nervous system disorders/injuries). This course will provide basic overview of the biological foundations of behavior, with emphasis on clinical disorders.
Prerequisites & Notes
UMaine Psychology Department graduate students or by instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 651 - Developmental Psychopathology
Readings and discussions of development and dynamics of psychological disorders in children. Consideration given to implications for psychotherapy.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 641, PSY 643 and permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 655 - Seminar in Psychotherapy
Study of principles involved in psychotherapy from theoretical and empirical perspectives. Includes readings of original research and theory.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 641 and permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 677 - Topics in Clinical Psychology
Intensive critical study of selected topics in clinical psychology.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: AR.
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PSY 682 - Clinical Supervision and Consultation II
Supervision and consultation experiences in applied settings. Development of portfolio documenting activities. Second course in a 3 course sequence.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 681.
Credits: 1
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PSY 683 - Clinical Supervision and Consultation III
Supervision and consultation experiences in applied settings. Completion of portfolio documenting activities. Third course in a 3 course sequence.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 682.
Credits: 1
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PSY 691 - Practicum (activity)
Closely supervised experience in psychological evaluation, psychotherapy, behavior modification, consulting, research, teaching, or a combination of these in a field setting. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: Ar
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PSY 692 - Directed Research
Opportunity to select and research a particular problem in psychology under faculty direction.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-6
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PSY 695 - Internship in Clinical Psychology I
One-year full-time supervised experience in a professional setting approved by the Clinical Psychology Training Committee. Open to advanced graduate students in Clinical Psychology and must be taken in consecutive semesters. Students enrolled in this course are considered to be in residence and in good standing as full-time graduate students.
Prerequisites & Notes
Good standing in the Clinical Psychology Training Program and approval of the Clinical Training Committee.
Credits: 1
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PSY 696 - Internship in Clinical Psychology II
A continuation of PSY 695.
Credits: 1
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PSY 699 - Graduate Thesis/Research
Graduate thesis or research conducted under the supervision of student’s advisor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students who have not yet completed a “Responsible Conduct of Research” course approved by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the Graduate School (https://umaine.edu/graduate/students/rcr/) must receive permission to enroll in thesis/ research credits. Students must enroll in an RCR course before or concurrent with their third credit of thesis/research.
Credits: Ar
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Quaternary and Climate Studies |
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Resource Economics and Policy |
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ECO 527 - Regional Economics: Modeling
Analysis and measurement of changes in state and local economies. Emphasis on analytical tools, such as input - output modeling. ECO 527 and 427 cannot both be taken for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 420 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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ECO 571 - Advanced Environmental and Resource Economics I
Benefit-cost analysis of public projects and valuation of non-market benefits and costs.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 514.
Credits: 3
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ECO 572 - Advanced Environmental and Resource Economics II
Economic analysis of centralized and decentralized regulation of markets with externalities and public goods. Optimal management of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 514.
Credits: 3
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ECO 593 - Graduate Seminar
Analysis of current problems in community development, resource use, management. Emphasis on economic and social effects. Problem areas vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
Credits: 1-3
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ECO 597 - Independent Studies
Analysis of current problems in resource economics and policy and community development. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
Credits: 1-3
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Science Mathematics Teaching |
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SMT 500 - Educational Psychology with Applications to Science and Mathematics Teaching and Learning
Theories of teaching and learning of science and mathematics learning and teaching, including recent results. Applications of psychological concepts, principles, theories, and research to problems encountered in educational settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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SMT 501 - Integrated Approaches to Physics Education I
Applications of physics education research to the teaching of physics concepts and problem solving in introductory courses. Students will explore guided inquiry approaches to teaching, methods of curriculum assessment and research-based teaching strategies.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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SMT 502 - Integrated Approaches to Physics Education II
Applications of physics education research to the teaching of physics concepts and problem solving in introductory courses. Students will explore guided inquiry approaches to teaching, methods of curriculum assessment and research-based teaching strategies.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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SMT 503 - Integrated Approaches in Earth Sciences Education I
Develops the concepts and methods associated with teaching the dynamics of the Earth System. Uses education research to improve student learning and assessment.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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SMT 504 - Integrated Approaches in Earth Sciences Education II
Science content and methods course designed for in-service and pre-service teachers wishing to engage their science students in genuine environmental and Earth science research problems. Teachers develop research skills by designing and conducting their own field research investigation in their local community. Explores practical and school-culture challenges of engaging students in open-ended research projects and develops strategies for achieving desired learning outcomes for students.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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SMT 505 - Integrated Approaches in Mathematics Education I
Applications of mathematics education research to the teaching of mathematics concepts and problem solving in introductory courses. Students will explore guided inquiry approaches to teaching, methods of curriculum assessment and research-based teaching strategies.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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SMT 506 - Integrated Approaches in Mathematics Education II
Applications of mathematics education research to the teaching of mathematics concepts and problem solving in introductory courses. Students will explore guided inquiry approaches to teaching, methods of curriculum assessment and research-based teaching strategies.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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SMT 507 - Integrated Approaches in Biology Education
Applications of biology education research to the teaching of biology concepts and problem solving. Students will explore common student conceptual difficulties in biology, methods of assessment, and research-based instructional strategies.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission.
Credits: 3
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SMT 588 - Seminar in Science and Mathematics Education Research
Provides background in qualitative and quantitative methods and findings of education research and a forum for the development and critique of discipline-based education research projects.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1
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SMT 589 - Graduate Seminar
Report and discussion of recent developments in science and mathematics education research, its application, or realted topics based on the literature or results of current investigation. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: Ar.
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SMT 590 - Seminar for Teaching Interns
Students examine and reflect on their understanding about teaching and learning, apply integrated educational skills and knowledge and synthesize academic and professional experiences to develop and finalize their portfolios. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
None. Corequisite: SMT 591.
Credits: 1
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SMT 591 - Secondary Student Teaching
Observation and student teaching in selected secondary schools. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Second year standing in the MST Program. Corequisite: SMT 590.
Credits: 1-5
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SMT 598 - Special Topics in Science and Mathematics Education
Specific topics determined by current interests of students and staff. Offered with approval of the program’s graduate coordinator. May be repeated for credit with advisor approval.
Credits: 1-3
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SMT 699 - Graduate Thesis/Research
Graduate thesis or research conducted under the supervision of student’s advisor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students who have not yet completed a “Responsible Conduct of Research” course approved by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the Graduate School (https://umaine.edu/graduate/students/rcr/) must receive permission to enroll in thesis/ research credits. Students must enroll in an RCR course before or concurrent with their third credit of thesis/research.
Credits: Ar.
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Social Work |
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SWK 530 - MSW Advanced Standing Bridging Course-Social Welfare Policy
Analysis of social welfare policies for social work practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
Advanced Standing MSW student or permission.
Credits: 2
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SWK 531 - MSW Advanced Standing Bridging Course-Social Work Practice
Integration of generalist knowledge, values and skills with application to simulated and actual social work practice situations.
Prerequisites & Notes
Advanced Standing MSW student or permission.
Credits: 2
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SWK 532 - MSW Advanced Standing Bridging Course-Social Work Research
Review of investigative strategies used to answer questions and queries of concern to social workers. Review of research design from naturalistic to experimental-type.
Prerequisites & Notes
Advanced Standing MSW student or permission.
Credits: 2
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SWK 533 - MSW Advanced Standing Bridging Course-Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Utilizes multiple theoretical approaches for understanding human behavior in the social environment.
Prerequisites & Notes
Advanced Standing MSW student or permission.
Credits: 2
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SWK 540 - Social Welfare Policy and Issues for Generalist Practitioners
Analysis of the provision of social services and the interrelatedness of practice and policy analysis with emphasis on dimensions of choice in social welfare policy and major issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
MSW student or permission.
Credits: 3
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SWK 550 - Human Behavior and The Social Environment I
Examines research and theories related to normative life span development as influenced by age, gender, social class, social structures oppression and other environmental factors. Uses systems theory and person-in-environment construct as the analytical framework. Considers implications for social work practice and social welfare policy.
Prerequisites & Notes
MSW students or by permission.
Credits: 3
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SWK 560 - Practice in Generalist Social Work I
Develops knowledge, values and skills necessary for direct practice of generalist social work with small systems, including individuals, small groups and families. Covers social systems and problem solving framework.
Prerequisites & Notes
MSW student.
Credits: 3
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SWK 563 - Practice in Generalist Social Work II
Topics include theory and practice of purposive social change in social agencies and communities, participation of social workers in politics, and social worker roles as advocate, resource mobilizer, program planner and organizer. Integrates classroom and field experience.
Prerequisites & Notes
SWK 560, MSW student.
Credits: 3
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SWK 571 - Trauma: Theory, Assessment and Treatment
Explains current research and controversies in the areas of psychobiology of trauma, memory, dissociation, developmental impacts, diagnosis and treatment.
Prerequisites & Notes
MSW student or Permission
Credits: 3
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SWK 577 - Group Strategies in Health/Mental Health Settings
Group strategies for social work practice in health and mental health settings including team-meetings, psychoeducational issues in health care, workshops, communities, organizations, counseling and psychotherapy.
Prerequisites & Notes
MSW student or Permission
Credits: 3
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SWK 580 - Adult and Child Psychopathology
Overview of DSMIV, gender differences in mental illness, current conceptions of serious mental illness, impact of psychiatric labeling and stigma on individuals and families.
Prerequisites & Notes
MSW student or Permission
Credits: 3
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