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Missouri Baptist University 2019-2020 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Special Education |
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EDSP 583 - Special Education Administration and Field Experience
Semester Hours: Three
This course is designed for students who are practicing building principals and for those who may assume the leadership role for Special Education programs. Emphasis is on P.L. 94-142, IDEA, Perkins Act H.B. 474 Vocational Rehabilitation Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, State Special Education Compliance Plan, and federal and state special education career/vocational funding, developing the special education career/vocational district budget, program development, and personnel issues
This course includes a 15-hour field experience designed to give students real-life experiences with their mentor in the specific areas of content listed in the course description.
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EDSP 5703 - Student Teaching: Cross-Categorical Disabilities
Semester Hours: Three
Student teaching consists of sixteen (16) weeks of teaching experiences in an appropriate classroom setting in a state or nationally accredited public or private school under the supervision of an experienced and highly qualified cooperating teacher. Students seeking add-on certification in special education: cross-categorical disabilities mild/moderate must student teach for twelve weeks in an approved regular education setting (elementary, middle, or secondary) and four weeks in a special education/cross-categorical setting (elementary, middle, or secondary) as approved by the Dean of Education or Director of Field Experiences. Students seeking stand-alone certification in special education: cross-categorical disabilities mild/moderate must student teach for twelve weeks and four weeks in two different, approved special education settings (one placement in an elementary special education setting and one placement in a middle/secondary special education setting) as approved by the Dean of Education or Director of Field Experiences. This culminating field experience enables students to practice and develop the pedagogical skills necessary to meet the Missouri performance standards for teacher certification. Candidates actively participate and complete required assignments, work with students as requested and under the supervision of the classroom teacher, and have the opportunity and responsibility to lead the class over an extended period of time. After being formally admitted to the Teacher Education program, certification candidates must apply to student teach. Application for Student Teaching must be made to the Education Office by the end of the second week of the Fall semester for Spring Student Teaching and by the end of the second week of the Spring semester for Fall Student Teaching. The final decision regarding placement will be left to the discretion of the Director of Field Experiences in order to insure the quality of student teaching experiences in diverse settings. Candidates are required to complete their student teaching experience in the grade level(s) and subject area(s) for which they are seeking recommendation for certification.
Prerequisites: 1. Current Family Care Safety Registry background check (see catalog section on Background Checks for Field Experience and Student Teaching for additional information). Some districts may also require a valid Missouri substitute certificate and/or current tuberculosis (TB) test results for placement. CPT form required for F-1 international students. 2. No undergraduate degree-seeking candidate will be allowed to student teach without having passed all sections of the Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA). 3. Both undergraduate and graduate students must be formally admitted into the Teacher Education Program, must have satisfactorily completed all education courses, and must be approved by the School of Education prior to student teaching.
Co-requisite: EDUC 471 Student Teaching Seminar.
Required Assessments: 1. passing score on the content area exit assessment(s) in the certification area(s) for which the student is being recommended; 2. satisfactory formative evaluations; and 3. passing composite score on the Missouri Educator Evaluation System (MEES) summative evaluation for the student teaching experience.
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Portfolio Credit for Student Teaching: Students desiring to petition for credit for a portion of their student teaching experience must have a minimum of two years of classroom instructional experience in the grade level and/or subject area for which they are seeking certification in order to apply. The experience must be in a public or accredited private school and must be concurrent with enrollment in the Teacher Education Program. To determine eligibility, the student must first complete a CPL conference with the Dean of Education or her designee at least one semester prior to the anticipated student teaching semester. Students must be fully admitted to the Teacher Education Program and have passed the student teaching interview before CPL credit may be awarded.
Students must complete the equivalent of 16 weeks/12 credit hours of student teaching before being recommended for certification, E_CL 5709 Student Teaching (Elementary, Middle, or Secondary) + EDSP 5703 Student Teaching: Cross-Categorical Disabilities OR EDSP 5709 + 5703 Student Teaching: Cross- Categorical Disabilities (one placement in an elementary special education setting and one placement in a middle/secondary special education setting for graduate students seeking special education stand-alone certification). A Student Teaching Fee is charged for this course.
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EDSP 5709 - Student Teaching: Cross-Categorical Disabilities
Semester Hours: Nine
Student teaching consists of sixteen (16) weeks of teaching experiences in an appropriate classroom setting in a state or nationally accredited public or private school under the supervision of an experienced and highly qualified cooperating teacher. Students seeking add-on certification in special education: cross-categorical disabilities mild/moderate must student teach for twelve weeks in an approved regular education setting (elementary, middle, or secondary) and four weeks in a special education/cross-categorical setting (elementary, middle, or secondary) as approved by the Dean of Education or Director of Field Experiences. Students seeking stand-alone certification in special education: cross-categorical disabilities mild/moderate must student teach for twelve weeks and four weeks in two different, approved special education settings (one placement in an elementary special education setting and one placement in a middle/secondary special education setting) as approved by the Dean of Education or Director of Field Experiences. This culminating field experience enables students to practice and develop the pedagogical skills necessary to meet the Missouri performance standards for teacher certification. Candidates actively participate and complete required assignments, work with students as requested and under the supervision of the classroom teacher, and have the opportunity and responsibility to lead the class over an extended period of time. After being formally admitted to the Teacher Education program, certification candidates must apply to student teach. Application for Student Teaching must be made to the Education Office by the end of the second week of the Fall semester for Spring Student Teaching and by the end of the second week of the Spring semester for Fall Student Teaching. The final decision regarding placement will be left to the discretion of the Director of Field Experiences in order to insure the quality of student teaching experiences in diverse settings. Candidates are required to complete their student teaching experience in the grade level(s) and subject area(s) for which they are seeking recommendation for certification.
Prerequisites: 1. Current Family Care Safety Registry background check (see catalog section on Background Checks for Field Experience and Student Teaching for additional information). Some districts may also require a valid Missouri substitute certificate and/or current tuberculosis (TB) test results for placement. CPT form required for F-1 international students. 2. No undergraduate degree-seeking candidate will be allowed to student teach without having passed all sections of the Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA). 3. Both undergraduate and graduate students must be formally admitted into the Teacher Education Program, must have satisfactorily completed all education courses, and must be approved by the School of Education prior to student teaching.
Co-requisite: EDUC 471 Student Teaching Seminar.
Required Assessments: 1. passing score on the content area exit assessment(s) in the certification area(s) for which the student is being recommended; 2. satisfactory formative evaluations; and 3. passing composite score on the Missouri Educator Evaluation System (MEES) summative evaluation for the student teaching experience.
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Portfolio Credit for Student Teaching: Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Portfolio Credit for Student Teaching: Students desiring to petition for credit for a portion of their student teaching experience must have a minimum of two years of classroom instructional experience in the grade level and/or subject area for which they are seeking certification in order to apply. The experience must be in a public or accredited private school and must be concurrent with enrollment in the Teacher Education Program. To determine eligibility, the student must first complete a CPL conference with the Dean of Education or her designee at least one semester prior to the anticipated student teaching semester. Students must be fully admitted to the Teacher Education Program and have passed the student teaching interview before CPL credit may be awarded.
Students must complete the equivalent of 16 weeks/12 credit hours of student teaching before being recommended for certification, E_CL 5709 Student Teaching (Elementary, Middle, or Secondary) + EDSP 5703 Student Teaching: Cross-Categorical Disabilities OR EDSP 5709 + 5703 Student Teaching: Cross- Categorical Disabilities (one placement in an elementary special education setting and one placement in a middle/secondary special education setting for graduate students seeking special education stand-alone certification). A Student Teaching Fee is charged for this course.
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Speech/Theater |
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EDST 473/573 - Methods of Teaching Speech and Theatre in Grades 5-12: Seminar and Field Experience
Semester Hours: Three
This course concentrates on the principles, techniques, and problems unique to teaching speech and theatre. Unit and course plans, designed to meet the needs of diverse middle and secondary school learners, are developed for all areas of speech and theatre. Attention is given to directing forensic and dramatic activities. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements.
Prerequisites for candidates seeking initial teacher certification: EDUC 203 and EDUC 303;
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Sport Management |
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SMGT 423/523 - Sport Law
Semester Hours: Three
Students will be familiar with the legal concepts in those areas that are most prone to litigation. This course specifically introduces the student to the legal system by focusing on the concepts of tort law, product liability, constitutional law, contract law, labor-antitrust law, and statutory law as they relate to the sport professions. The course will consider the intellectual property rights of the individual, and emphasize liability-related issues as they impact sport administrators and teachers/coaches of physical activity and sport. Additional work will be required for those wishing to obtain graduate level credit. Satisfies three of the twelve hours for the Certificate in Sport Management.
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SMGT 433/533 - Sport Psychology
Semester Hours: Three
The student will develop a better understanding of the psycho-social aspects of sport participation by exploring various psychological and physiological factors that influence the athlete. Additional work will be required for those wishing to obtain graduate level credit. Satisfies three of the twelve hours for the Certificate in Sport Management.
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SMGT 453/553 - Volunteer Management
Semester Hours: Three
This course is intended to prepare students to assume roles as volunteer program leaders and managers, or to improve their skills in existing roles with volunteer organizations and agencies. The fundamental design of the course is based on learning through critical thought in and about leadership and management roles with volunteers. Additional work will be required for those wishing to obtain graduate level credit.
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SMGT 463/563 - Sport Finance
Semester Hours: Three
Financial management, planning, and the budgetary components of the sports industry will be discussed. Students will obtain the cognitive and application abilities necessary to maximize success in the sports industry. Additional work will be required for those wishing to obtain graduate level credit. Satisfies three of the twelve hours for the Certificate in Sport Management.
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SMGT 501 - Orientation
Semester Hours: One
Orientation in Sport Management/Fitness Management is a required orientation for all individuals seeking an online Master of Science degree in Sport Management or Fitness Management. This course has been prepared to bring students to a better understanding of the use of Canvas and introduces them to the different kinds of online assignments that they will be asked to complete.
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SMGT 503 - Sport Management Project
Semester Hours: Three
The Sport Management Project is designed for students currently employed within the industry, and will provide an additional opportunity for students to either enhance or refine skills developed in the program, or to undertake training in another. Working independently under the supervision of a site supervisor and a university supervisor, students will develop a project of significant pedagogical or professional value through either through scholarship or professional responsibilities.
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SMGT 513 - Research Methods
Semester Hours: Three
This course provides a research model that guides the student from question development through to research method and application in sport business. Includes the basic aspects of reading, evaluating, and writing research and explores the concepts developed in relevant literature as they apply to sport management.
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SMGT 543 - Advanced Sport Marketing
Semester Hours: Three
This course is intended to develop a deeper understanding of sport marketing in the three arenas of sport participation, sport products, and sport entertainment. Students will examine in-depth the sport marketing mix of product, price, place, and promotion and well as marketing strategy and marketing research.
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SMGT 573 - Sport Public Relations
Semester Hours: Three
Rather than view public relations as merely one of the four or five “Ps” of marketing, this course focuses on the benefit of regular communication between a sport organization and its key publics, or stakeholders. This course will explore public relations theories such as two-way symmetrical communication and agenda setting as well as practical communication tactics employed by public relations practitioners such as image repair and crisis communication. In addition, this course addresses a variety of communication-related topics including public relations management, image, media relations, and community relations.
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SMGT 576 - Internship in Sport Management/ Fitness Management
Semester Hours: Six
The Internship provides a culminating activity for graduate students in sport management or fitness management. A professional portfolio is included as a requirement in this course. Students will be expected to participate in three sessions during which the requirements of their practical and professional development. Students will study the reflective process, the internship, and the completed professional portfolio. Students will spend the equivalent of full-time employment in the appropriate agency for a total of at least 400 hours.
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SMGT 583 - Leadership and Management in Sport
Semester Hours: Three
This course provides a review of how leadership and management theory is properly applied in academic, commercial, and professional sport settings. Students will learn more about the various components of leadership and management by reviewing appropriate materials and entering into dialogue with practicing administrators and coaches.
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SMGT 583D - Thesis Defense
Semester Hours: Three
This course is intended to demonstrate a student’s ability to carry out original research. Thesis may be designed to answer practical research questions, theoretical, or ethical issues of interest to scholars and professionals in the field of sport management or fitness management.
Prerequisite: SMGT 583T .
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SMGT 583T - Thesis Proposal and Research
Semester Hours: Three
This course is designed to help students complete their M.S. thesis. It is expected that research for the thesis project will be relevant to the student’s study in the Master’s program and will make an academic contribution to the research in sport management or fitness management.
Prerequisite: SMGT 513 .
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Sport Marketing |
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SMKT 523 - Sport and Social Media
Semester Hours: Three
This course is intended to provide the student with a compelling overview of developing successful social media plans for sport organizations. Students will be introduced to analyzing social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, HootSuite, Periscope, Vine, and Blogs/Vlogs just to name a few.
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SMKT 533 - Sport Entrepreneurship
Semester Hours: Three
This course is intended to provide the student insight into the integration of entrepreneurship and sport, building on often-distinct research from both fields, and exploring the innovation, risk-taking, and pro-activeness that connect them. Students will be introduced to examining the entrepreneurial nature of sport from numerous perspectives, including marketing, broadcasting, sponsorship, and social entrepreneurship and feature examples of organizations, associations, and sport-related products from the US, Australia, Europe, and India.
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Teaching Field Experience |
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EDCL 420/520 - Field Experience with English Language Learners
Semester Hours: Zero
This course is required for students transferring a course equivalent to the lecture component of EDRD 423/523 Integration of Literacy in the Content Areas: Seminar and Field Experience who do not have a comparable field experience working with English Language Learners. A study of mandated assessment and best practices for instruction of English Language Learners (ELL) will be included. A minimum ten (10) clock-hour field experience working with ELL students is required for this course. This course must be taken before student teaching. Students must earn a final grade of Credit (CR) for program completion.
Term Offered: On Demand
Co-requisite: Current Family Care Safety Registry background check (see catalog section on Background Checks for Field Experience and Student Teaching for additional information).
Note: Some districts may also require current tuberculosis (TB) test results for placement. A lab fee is charged for this field experience. CPT form required for F-1 international students.
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EDCL 511 - Teaching Field Experience II
Semester Hours: One
This is a second field experience to be completed in a different setting than the initial experience in EDCL 211. This field experience should be completed near the end of the student’s pre-service teacher education program prior to the student teaching experience. This field experience requires 45 clock hours of tutoring, observing, and assisting with small groups or individuals in an instructional setting within the grade levels of desired certification. The student is expected to present a minimum of two lessons, keep a log, write a reflective report, collect artifacts, and meet with the university supervisor to discuss educational issues/topics and the field experience. The field experience location will be assigned by the Director of Field Experiences in order to insure that students have an opportunity to experience diverse school settings.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring
EDCL 211 and Admission to Teacher Education Program
Co-requisites: Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 510 and current Family Care Safety Registry background check (see catalog section on Background Checks for Field Experience and Student Teaching for additional information).
Note: Some districts may also require current tuberculosis (TB) test results for placement. A lab fee is charged for this field experience. This course cannot be accepted in transfer from another institution. CPT form required for F-1 international students.
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Worship Leadership |
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MUWA 443/543 - History of Congregational Song
Semester Hours: Three
A study of the structure and content of congregational song in its biblical, theological, literary, and musical dimensions from the early church through the present, this course emphasizes the study of corporate worship songs, the practice of leading them, and resources for additional study.
Term Offered: Spring
Prerequisite: MUWA 353 Biblical & Theological Foundations of Worship. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements.
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MUWA 453/553 - Historical Foundations of Worship
Semester Hours: Three
A survey of the historical development of worship from the Patristic period to the present, this course helps students relate musical and liturgical history to the development of theology, piety, and cultural engagement in the history of the western church, including emerging trends in worship around the world.
Term Offered: Fall
Pre-requisite: MUWA 353 Biblical & Theological Foundations of Worship. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements.
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MUWA 483/583 - Leadership of Corporate Worship
Semester Hours: Three
A study of biblical models of ministry and worship and their application to corporate worship leadership. Emphasis will be given to the fundamental elements of worship common to all styles and traditions. The course focuses on the planning and leading of corporate worship and how to administer a comprehensive music ministry that is pastoral in nature.
Term Offered: Fall
Pre-requisite: MUWA 353 Biblical & Theological Foundations of Worship. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements.
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