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  • 3.00 Credits

    Research skills are essential for answering questions and solving problems. This course reviews quantitative communication research methods, with an emphasis on survey design and statistical analysis, and explores vocational/professional applications of communication research. In this course, students will learn to read, interpret, and critically evaluate quantitative communication research reports. Students will be exposed to basic social science concepts, research designs, and the fundamentals of conducting and analyzing research. In addition, students will design and execute their own research study, which entails: a survey design, data collection, data analysis, and a formal research report. Prerequisite:    MPC 6010
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course teaches students the skills necessary to be effective data storytellers. Students taking this course will study the fundamentals of compelling data-driven storytelling and become familiar with associated Visual Communication tools. Moreover, students will learn how to detect and articulate the stories behind datasets and how to tell data stories in different ways for different audiences and stakeholders. Finally, students will sharpen their skills to evaluate data visualizations and visual analysis tools.
  • 3.00 Credits

    In this course students will begin their theses or projects under the direction and with the support of their faculty committees. They will write, present and have their thesis or project proposal approved. Prerequisite:    MPC 6010
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will allow students to complete their workplace project or traditional academic thesis. Students will prepare, present and defend their projects or theses during this semester for review and approval. This course is repeatable for a total of 2 times for a total of 9 credit hours of which only 3 will apply to degree completion. Prerequisite:    MPC 6010
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course explores the process and methods of scientific inquiry and interpretation of research findings in athletic training. Students will gain familiarity with the major elements of research including literature review, quantitative and qualitative methodology, design, evaluation of research, statistical analysis, presentation of data, and ethical considerations. This course also provides an overview of statistics including descriptive and inferential statistics and one-way ANOVA. Students should have a basic understanding of conducting library and Internet information searches prior to taking this course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to help students develop a master's thesis research project proposal that is carefully researched and professionally written. Students will prepare an introduction, literature review, detailed methodology, and IRB proposal. Pre-requisite: MSAT 6080. Prerequisite:    MSAT 6080
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to help students complete a master's thesis research project. Basic statistical analysis will be reviewed and advanced statistics will be introduced. Students will collect and analyze data and synthesize results. At the completion of the course, students will submit a full manuscript, suitable for publication, along with an abstract and a professional poster. Prerequisite:    MSAT 6085
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    This course allows students to choose one of the following options: 1) complete their masters thesis requirements from MSAT 6090; 2) prepare a manuscript for publication or formal oral presentation for a professional conference, or 3) participate in additional research above and beyond the masters thesis.
  • 3.00 Credits

    To prepare graduate athletic training students to respond to life and limb-threatening emergencies. This course also includes advanced wound care, equipment removal, and emergency drug administration. When successfully completed, this course leads to a two-year American Red Cross certification in Emergency Medical Response, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, Emergency Oxygen administration, and one-year certification in Bloodborne Pathogens Training.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the psychology of sport, injury, and rehabilitation. Topics covered include emotional and cognitive response to injury and rehabilitation, motivation, mental skills training and use, psychological antecedents of injury, psychology of injury and rehabilitation, using mental skills with injured athletes, career transition and termination, disabilities, rehabilitation/exercise adherence, eating disorders, alcohol and drug/substance abuse, gender and cultural diversity, and research methods related to psychology of sport, injury and rehabilitation. The graduate student will get an advanced approach, including in-depth application of psychological interventions with injured athletes and a more comprehensive investigation of psychosocial aspects. Prerequisite:    PSY 1010