HIST 6630 - Seminar: Topics in Archival Management
1 to 3credit hoursPrerequisite: HIST 6615/HIST 7615 or equivalent experience. Familiarizes students with the theoretical framework and current best practices in a specialized field of archival management.
1 to 6credit hoursSelection of a research problem, review of pertinent literature, collection and analysis of data, and composition of thesis. Once enrolled, student should register for at least one credit hour of master’s research each semester until completion. S/U grading.
3credit hoursExplores the disciplinary history, professional ethics, key concepts and debates, and best practices of public archaeology in the U.S. with emphasis on historical archaeology’s contributions to American historiography, its relationship to cultural resource management and heritage legislation, and current issues in shared authority with diverse public audiences.
6credit hoursA combined archaeological field school and internship in public history. Students gain practical experience in the public excavation of an historic site with emphasis on standard best practices in professional ethics and archaeological methods.
HIST 6730 - Research Methods in Public Archaeology
3credit hoursLab intensive. Explores artifact analysis and interpretation, spatial data analysis, and archaeological report-writing through practical experience within an ongoing research project.
HIST 6870 - Archaeological Fieldwork for Public Historians
3credit hoursArchaeological practicum for students including the collection, recording, processing and interpretation of material culture as it relates to the understanding of historical societies.
1 to 3credit hoursExamines historical issues while participating in an educational abroad program. In addition to readings, this experiential learning experience will utilize resources such as historic sites, museums, archaeological sites, and archives while abroad.
HIST 6990 - Teaching American History Summer Institute
3credit hoursWeek-long session for teachers of grades 4-12 American history. Using historical scholarship and primary source materials, session is intended to enhance teachers’ instruction in and knowledge of historical content by focusing on the study of a particular era in American history as determined by the 2001 Tennessee Curriculum Standards framework.
HIST 6993 - Current Issues in Public History Practice
3credit hoursExamines timely issues of public history practice in depth with a nationally recognized scholar in the field of historic preservation, cultural resources management, museum management, oral history, public archaeology, or other area of professional practice.
3credit hoursProvides individualized, advanced training in historic preservation, cultural resources management, museum management, archival management, or other areas of public history practice.
1 to 3credit hoursOpen only to students who will take the master’s comprehensive examination during the term. Student must contact the graduate advisor during the first two weeks of the term for specifics regarding the details of this comprehensive examination preparatory course. Credit may not be applied to degree requirements.
3credit hoursAnalyzes scholarly literature on a major topic in the history of the United States. May be taken more than once for credit with different topic.
3credit hoursIntensive primary source research and scholarly writing in United States history. May be taken more than once for credit with different topics.
HIST 7220 - Seminar in Public Programming for Historical Organizations and Archives
3credit hoursExamines the theory and practice of educational outreach and public programming for historical organizations. Designed to provide in-depth study in reference services, outreach, history education, advocacy, exhibit development, and assessment for a variety of cultural institutions.
3credit hoursExamines theory and methodology of oral history, including in-depth examination of the relationship of history and memory; explores oral history in texts, films, websites, and museum exhibits. Students focus on how to conduct professional quality oral history interviews, how to process the materials, and how to organize a professional project.
3credit hoursExamines oral history project design, fieldwork methods, ethical relationship with diverse communities, documentation and interpretation of historical images and family photographs, development of public interpretive programs based on oral history, oral history in multi-media environments, and relationship between memory and history.
3credit hoursThe professional nature of public history, the interpretation of history for diverse audiences, and the application of historical methods in the wider world. Combines reading and discussion, interaction with practicing professionals, and possible experiential learning component.
3credit hoursReadings and research on selected topics related to the history, organization, and administration of historic preservation in the United States and to the use of the community as a classroom.
HIST 7530 - Seminar: Administration of Historical Organizations
3credit hoursIntensive study of administrative functions, issues, and problems common to historical organizations. Combines reading and discussion, team problem-solving, and experiential learning component served in a local historical organization.
3credit hoursExamines history, theory, and methodologies of museums. Explores the roles of history museums in diverse communities and career options in museums, including administration, exhibit development, education, and collections.
3credit hoursIn-depth analysis of museum management issues from acquisitions and collections to curatorial care and exhibitions. Includes advanced problem-solving for museum staff and consideration of ethical issues such as repatriation of artifacts.
HIST 7545 - Seminar in Management of Collections for Historical Organizations and Archives
3credit hoursExamines theory and practice of collection management practices in archives and museums; designed to prepare students to manage archives and museum collections in a variety of cultural institutions.
3credit hoursIntensive study of cultural heritage resources available in the local community and methods for identifying, analyzing, and incorporating them into existing social studies and history courses.
HIST 7551 - Seminar: American Architectural History
3credit hoursIn-depth, field-based exploration of the historiography, research questions, literature, and methodology of American architectural history designed to prepare students to conduct research and to prepare resource documentation to current professional standards.
3credit hoursExplores the relationship between archaeological research and public history with an emphasis on methodology, theory, and interpretation and how to ethically and effectively communicate conclusions to the public.
3credit hoursIntensive study of cultural resource preservation planning and protection using National Park Service themes and definitions for history and prehistory. Emphasizes ethnic diversity in evaluating historic sites, linear parks, heritage trails, and national monuments.
HIST 7610 - Essentials of Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Management
3credit hoursRegulatory policies and procedures employed by federal, state, and local agencies in the work of identifying, evaluating, recording, preserving, and managing the historical, architectural, and cultural resources of the United States. Emphasis on implementing the National Historic Preservation Act and the documentation requirements of the National Register of Historic Places.
3credit hoursExamines major concepts, vocabulary, standards, professional ethics, and current issues in archival management. Includes readings, class discussions, and in-class exercises supplemented by guest lectures, field trips, and a field project.
3credit hoursIn-depth study of the nature of records and record keeping, communication and information management theory, and the seven domains of archival practice through lectures, readings, discussion, and research. Also addresses the impact of emerging technologies on archival management.
1 to 6credit hoursSelection of a research problem, review of pertinent literature, collection and analysis of data, and composition of dissertation. Once enrolled student should register for at least one credit hour of doctoral research each semester until completion. S/U grading.
3credit hoursExplores the disciplinary history, professional ethics, key concepts and debates, and best practices of public archaeology in the U.S. with emphasis on historical archaeology’s contributions to American historiography, its relationship to cultural resource management and heritage legislation, and current issues in shared authority with diverse public audiences.
6credit hoursA combined archaeological field school and internship in public history. Students gain practical experience in the public excavation of an historic site with emphasis on standard best practices in professional ethics and archaeological methods.
HIST 7730 - Research Methods in Public Archaeology
3credit hoursLab intensive. Explores artifact analysis and interpretation, spatial data analysis, and archaeological report-writing through practical experience within an ongoing research project.
HIST 7870 - Archaeological Fieldwork for Public Historians
3credit hoursArchaeological practicum for students including the collection, recording, processing and interpretation of material culture as it relates to the understanding of historical societies.
3credit hoursIntensive reading on a carefully defined topic in American history to be selected by the student in conference with the instructor. May be taken more than once for credit.
3credit hoursIntensive reading on a carefully defined topic in European history to be selected by the student in conference with the instructor. May be taken more than once for credit.
3credit hoursIntensive reading on a carefully defined topic in global history to be selected by the student in conference with the instructor. May be taken more than once for credit.
1 to 3credit hoursExamines historical issues while participating in an educational abroad program. In addition to readings, this experiential learning experience will utilize resources such as historic sites, museums, archaeological sites, and archives while abroad.
6credit hoursStudents participate in a colloquium in conjunction with an assignment to a professional residency at one of the centers of excellence or at an institution of similar national reputation. Participants meet at least once each month, in sessions open to faculty and staff, to analyze common readings and individual/group projects.
6credit hoursStudents participate in a colloquium in conjunction with an assignment to a professional residency at one of the centers of excellence or at an institution of similar national reputation. Participants meet at least once each month, in sessions open to faculty and staff, to analyze common readings and individual/group projects.
HIST 7993 - Current Issues in Public History Practice
3credit hoursExamines timely issues of public history practice in depth with a nationally recognized scholar in the field of historic preservation, cultural resources management, museum management, or other area of professional practice.
3credit hoursProvides individualized, advanced training in historic preservation, cultural resources management, museum management, archival management, oral history, public archaeology, or other areas of public history practice.
3credit hoursPrerequisite: Permission of department. Individual research and/or analysis of contemporary problems and issues in a concentrated area of study. For advanced students. May be repeated for up to 9 hours.
HSC 5041 - Seminar in Human Sciences: Child Development and Family Studies
3credit hoursPrerequisite: Permission of department. Individual research and/or analysis of contemporary problems and issues in a concentrated area of study. For advanced students. May be repeated for up to 9 hours.
HSC 5042 - Seminar in Human Sciences: Nutrition and Food Science
3credit hoursPrerequisite: Permission of department. Individual research and/or analysis of contemporary problems and issues in a concentrated area of study. For advanced students. May be repeated for up to 9 hours.
HSC 5043 - Seminar in Human Sciences: Textiles, Merchandising, and Design
3credit hoursPrerequisite: Permission of department. Individual research and/or analysis of contemporary problems and issues in a concentrated area of study. For advanced students. May be repeated for up to 9 hours.
HSC 5044 - Seminar in Human Sciences: Interior Design
3credit hoursPrerequisite: Permission of department. Individual research and/or analysis of contemporary problems and issues in a concentrated area of study. For advanced students. May be repeated for up to 9 hours.
3credit hoursPrerequisite: Permission of department. Provides an opportunity for advanced students to do independent study or conduct research in their areas of concentration. Topics of study or research to be determined by student and professor prior to registration. May be repeated for up to 9 hours.
HSC 5051 - Advanced Problems in Human Sciences: Child Development and Family Studies
3credit hoursPrerequisite: Permission of department. Provides an opportunity for advanced students to do independent study or conduct research in their areas of concentration. Topics of study or research to be determined by student and professor prior to registration. May be repeated for up to 9 hours.
HSC 5052 - Advanced Problems in Human Sciences: Nutrition and Food Science
3credit hoursPrerequisite: Permission of department. Provides an opportunity for advanced students to do independent study or conduct research in their areas of concentration. Topics of study or research to be determined by student and professor prior to registration. May be repeated for up to 9 hours.
HSC 5053 - Advanced Problems in Human Sciences: Textiles, Merchandising, and Design
3credit hoursPrerequisite: Permission of department. Provides an opportunity for advanced students to do independent study or conduct research in their areas of concentration. Topics of study or research to be determined by student and professor prior to registration. May be repeated for up to 9 hours.
HSC 5054 - Advanced Problems in Human Sciences: Interior Design
3credit hoursPrerequisite: Permission of department. Provides an opportunity for advanced students to do independent study or conduct research in their areas of concentration. Topics of study or research to be determined by student and professor prior to registration. May be repeated for up to 9 hours.
1 to 3credit hoursPrerequisite: Permission of department. Selected readings of current trends, developments, and research in human sciences of interest to teachers and students.
1 to 3credit hoursPrerequisite: Permission of department. Selected readings of current trends, developments, and research in human sciences of interest to teachers and students.
3credit hoursStudy of the economic system and factors influencing consumer decisions and the marketplace; identifies social, economic, and political forces shaping consumer demands; and analyzes the influence of customs, trends, peer groups, and advertising.
3credit hoursExamines management functions. Emphasis on management roles and responsibilities of human sciences professionals, the relationship of the learning organization concept to the human sciences profession, and the use of quality improvement techniques to solve problems encountered by professionals.
3credit hoursOpportunity to identify and integrate the management functions of the human sciences areas. Emphasis on management roles and responsibilities of human sciences professionals, the relationship of the learning organization concept to the human science profession, and the use of quality improvement techniques to solve human sciences-related problems.
3credit hoursPersonal Finance methods and materials for middle and high school teachers. On-campus one week summer institute with emphasis on college access and success, active learning tools, content, and application plus demonstrated completion of an MTSU approved financial literacy workshop.
HSC 6520 - Public Policy on Consumer and Family Issues
3credit hoursThe ideological roots, impact, and effectiveness of family policy. Family well-being in the areas of health, child care, care of the elderly and disabled, and poverty examined in relation to the development of public policy.
3credit hoursIntegration of human sciences concepts and content with the principles of program management, including planning, organization, staffing, implementation, and evaluation.
1 to 6credit hoursSelection of a research problem, review of pertinent literature, collection and analysis of data, and composition of thesis. Once enrolled, student should register for at least one credit hour of master’s research each semester until completion. S/U grading.
HUM 5550 - The Grail Legend in Film and Literature
3credit hoursPrerequisites: ENGL 2030 and either HUM 2610 or ENGL 2020 or permission of instructor. Explores the origin and development of the Grail legend in Western art primarily in literature and film.
3credit hoursPrerequisite: Junior standing. Historic interiors: survey, analysis, and applications. Emphasis on major design characteristics of interior architectural and furnishing styles.
IDES 5710 - Survey of Contemporary Interior Design
3credit hoursPrerequisite: IDES 4700 or IDES 5700. Survey of the development of contemporary interiors from the nineteenth century to the present with consideration given to style characteristics, cultural influences, designers, and relationships among styles.
3credit hoursPrerequisite: Admission to the College of Graduate Studies or permission of the instructor. For graduate students seeking proficiency in reading Latin for research purposes. Open to undergraduates seeking to prepare for graduate study. Will not count toward a major or minor.
LSM 5120 - Community Development through Leisure, Sport, and Tourism
3credit hoursExplores and utilizes sustainable practices to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate tourism’s potential contribution to, or detraction from, the quality of life for communities through existing systematic approaches utilizing community development and evaluative frameworks. Examines economic, environmental, socio-cultural, and political impacts on community tourism development within the community tourism development context.
3credit hoursThe global sport tourism industry in post-modern society is a complex and interdependent niche sector best understood through an interdisciplinary approach. This course aims to familiarize students with the industry through exploration of sport in global society, sport event planning/execution/evaluation, spectatorship, the economic and political sport tourism landscape, and policy impacting, and impacted by sport tourism
3credit hoursFamiliarizes students with how wine and tourism industry diverge, and indeed converge, across a range of economic, technical, cultural, geographic, and vocational factors.
.) Planning, teaching, and participating in individual and group fitness programs for the adult. Administers and interprets assessments of related components with an understanding of physiological principles related to exercise in the adult. Major lifetime wellness activities covered.
LSM 5380 - Disabilities and Diversity in Leisure, Sport and Tourism
3credit hoursImportant issues such as advocacy, accessibility, legalities, and the importance of and broad range of opportunities in the provision of recreational services for persons with disability in our society.
3credit hoursAging relative to the individual, family, peers, and society with an emphasis on leisure. The holistic approach including physical, psychological, social, cultural, environmental, and cognitive aspects explored. Interdisciplinary approach ideal for the developing or practicing human service professional.
3credit hoursActivity-based therapeutic interventions currently utilized to alleviate existing health-related problems, maintain current level of functioning, or to assist in overall rehabilitation efforts of transdisciplinary treatment team.
3credit hoursFor those wishing to acquire a specific and comprehensive knowledge of the recreational sports program and an understanding of its place and value in education and society.
LSM 5499 - Therapeutic Terminology in Recreational Therapy
3credit hoursOffers preparation for establishing a vital knowledge base necessary to work in today’s fast changing rehabilitation settings. Terminology related to third-party reimbursement, accreditation of health care organizations, and basic medical abbreviations used in charting.
3credit hoursPrerequisite: REC 3010. Explores the profession of recreational therapy, the wide range of disabilities, and the role of intervention in a variety of settings: clinical, community, and transitional. Topics include history, philosophy, professional development/certification, systemic program design, and implementation.
LSM 5510 - Recreational Therapy in Clinical Settings
3credit hoursPrerequisites: REC 3010 and REC 4500. Increases understating of recreational therapy in clinical settings working with persons with health-related issues and/or disabilities. Concepts of disease and disability, holistic approach, interdisciplinary treatment, assessment, intervention planning and implementation, evaluation, documentation, and third-party reimbursement explored.
LSM 5520 - Transitional and Community Recreational Therapy
3credit hoursIssues clients may face when leaving institutions and returning to their communities. Examines the role and provision of recreational therapy services in transitional and community-based settings.
3credit hoursOff-campus course that provides materials and experiences not available in the classroom. exposure to issues, trends, and concerns relevant to outdoor recreation, resource management, and the delivery of programs and services in outdoor environments. Public, private non-profits, and commercial agencies experienced through a series of field trips, lectures, group exercises, and other experiential-based activities.
LSM 5580 - Seminar: Outdoor Recreation and Environmental Issues
3credit hoursAwareness of the importance of environmental considerations when planning, managing, or administering outdoor recreation programs. Includes environmental issues and methods of seeking solutions to environmental problems.
LSM 5590 - Readings in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism
3credit hoursIn-depth reading and preparation of an annotated bibliography and report. Arrangements for this course should be made with the instructor prior to registration.