This guided independent study is a graduate student-directed learning experience, for which faculty provide oversight and direction. Participation in SW 780 requires critical thinking and reflection regarding relevant material, conceptualization of an independent study project and the development of an electronic portfolio which addresses each learning outcome. Students will meet with the course instructor and/or other certificate-seeking students via electronic resources such as Echo 360, Adobe Connect, or Skype.

Students apply the design process and creative problem-solving to a variety of workplace and mixed-use environments at varying levels of complexity. Students focus on research, programming and investigations of spatial definition and organization as they relate to human interaction with the built-environment. Students investigate design decisions within the context of ecological, socio-economic and cultural contexts. Students are charged a studio fee for this course.

Qualified students enter the professional sector to refine skills and knowledge. Supervised internships approved by the School allow placements in industry, government, radio, television, print media, research agencies, etc. A signed contract must be completed prior to the start of the internship. Pass/fail only.

This seminar will provide students with an overview of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, with a focus on historical development and contemporary practice issues. Roles of the advanced practice nurse (APN) with a DNP degree will be analyzed in the context of current policy statements from accrediting and professional organizations. Core competencies of APNs with DNP degrees will be applied to students' specialty roles. Portfolio development will be discussed.

This course focuses on writing and critical thinking skills for development of a DNP clinical project proposal. Students will apply their knowledge related to synthesis of evidence and data collection to develop a DNP clinical project proposal to address gaps in knowledge and/or practice and design appropriate strategies to address project objectives. Implementation and evaluation plans which include measures of project impact and plan for sustainability will be developed.

ANA 394 is designed to provide students with an intensive experience in laboratory or field research. Participants should take an active role in the design and execution of experiments and in the analysis and interpretation of data. They should be capable of "independent research" in the sense that they can conduct the experiments with little direct supervision. Students are expected to become familiar with related research in the current literature by regularly reading scientific journals.

The purpose of all arts-programming activities is to engage attendees somehow. Through a thorough case study*, students explore the various ways arts administrators can provide community-engaging activities within their cultural organizations. The exploration includes assessing the risks taken by patrons to participate in the arts as well as identifying constituents and determining how to communicate with them.

"Current Issues in Literacy Education" (EDC626) is an advanced course for graduate students, which focuses on contemporary matters in literacy education and learners. An emphasis on social, historical, and political factors affecting the literacy learning is included.

An introduction to world politics, with an emphasis on conflict and compromise at the international level but also considering domestic political interactions with global consequences. Students learn how social scientists analyze international relations in a variety of policy areas, including both military/defense and economic.

This course introduces a wide variety of technologies for people who are blind or visually impaired. Students will learn about Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as it relates to technology, as well as proprietary software and hardware. Technologies covered include, but are not limited to: Screen readers, screen magnification, electronic note takers, refreshable braille displays, braille translation programs, magnification hardware, scanning and OCR programs, and accessible digital book options. A wide variety of computers, tablets, and smart phone options will be explored.