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SOC 4153 - Archaeology of North America # 3 Credit Hours
The archaeology of native North America, with emphasis on major phases of prehistory, from passage across the Bering Straits theory, to early protohistoric horizons. Emphasis on material culture and life ways through ethnographic analogy. The course begins with the history of American archaeology. Topics include: introduction to archaeology; history of North American archaeology: Paleo-Indians; the Archaic period; the Southwest; Woodland traditions.
Cross-listed: AIS 4153, ANTH 4153.
Note: Credit can only be earned in one of the following: AIS 4153, ANTH 4153, SOC 4153. GC
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SOC 4163 - The Magical Worldview # 3 Credit Hours
A cross-cultural and comparative exploration of religion, magic, and supernatural belief systems. Emphasis is also placed on indigenous religions of the Western hemisphere. The course examines how religion permeates other aspects of society and culture. Topics include: the anthropology of religion; symbolism, myth, ritual, and taboo; shamans, priests, and prophets; the religious use of drugs; witchcraft, sorcery, and evil; demons, exorcism, divination, and magic, ghosts, souls, and ancestors-power of the dead; crisis cults.
Cross-listed: AIS 4163, ANTH 4163.
Note: Credit can only be earned in one of the following: AIS 4163, ANTH 4163, SOC 4163.
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SOC 4173 - Indians of the Plains # 3 Credit Hours
The course, an examination of the Great Plains from the earliest human occupation to present, focuses on the pre-Columbian Plains from an archaeological perspective, and the post-contact period, from an ethnological perspective.
Cross-listed: AIS 4173, ANTH 4173.
Note: Credit can only be earned in one of the following: AIS 4173, ANTH 4173, SOC 4173. GC
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SOC 4183 - Ancient Mesoamerica # 3 Credit Hours
The archaeology and ethnography of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, which includes present-day Mexico and Central America. An examination of the major civilizations: Olemec, Maya, Teotihuacan, Toltec, and Aztec. Time periods covered from earliest inhabitants to early contact with Europeans after 1502.
Cross-listed: AIS 4183, ANTH 4183.
Note: Credit can only be earned in one of the following: AIS 4183, ANTH 4183, SOC 4183. GC
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SOC 4223 - Criminology # 3 Credit Hours
Students learn the basic nature of crime through systematic examination. Emphasis is placed on extent, social foundations, police, courts, law, prisons, theories of punishment, theories of causation, and efforts in prevention.
Cross-listed: CR J 4223.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both CR J 4223 and SOC 4223.
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SOC 4313 - Social Research Methods # 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to the rationale and use of social research methods. The course covers the techniques of problem formation, data collection and data analysis in survey; experimental, evaluation and qualitative research.
Co-requisite: SOC 3323 Social Statistics or instructor permission.
Cross-listed: SOWK 4313.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both SOC 4313 and SOWK 4313.
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SOC 4373 - American Indian Spirituality # 3 Credit Hours
An exploration of spirituality and the religious traditions of the Indigenous peoples of North and Central America. Topics include: American Indian religions; creation myths; cosmography and power; the acquisition and maintenance of power; the manifestation of power; new religions.
Cross-listed: AIS 4373, ANTH 4373.
Note: Credit can only be earned in one of the following: AIS 4373, ANTH 4373, SOC 4373. GC
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SOC 4401 - Honors Research IV 1 Credit Hours
All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity. All other students are expected to attend.
Prerequisite: SOC 4402 Honors Research III.
Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
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SOC 4402 - Honors Research III 2 Credit Hours
Completion of honors thesis, artistic composition or other scholarly activity.
Prerequisite: SOC 3402 Honors Research II.
Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
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SOC 4423 - Urban Sociology # 3 Credit Hours
A study giving explicit recognition to the nature and importance of urbanism as a world phenomenon, with the main focus of attention on urbanism and social change as they are manifest in various aspects of urbanization in the United States.
Note: GC
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SOC 4453 - Environmental Sociology # 3 Credit Hours
Examination of the role of humans and human activity in an ecosystem. Focus on the reciprocal, symbiotic relations between humans and the natural environment of which they are a part.
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SOC 4513 - Social Psychology # 3 Credit Hours
Sociological theories (role, reinforcement, cognitive and symbolic interactionism) applied to understanding the development of self, self-presentation, attitudes, interpersonal influence and attraction, prosocial and aggressive behavior, and intergroup interaction. Emphasis is placed on the interdependence of group and individual in social relationships.
Prerequisite: Three hours of Sociology or Psychology.
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SOC 4533 - Sociology of Gender # 3 Credit Hours
An analysis of gender roles as both macro and micro levels including emphasis on gender in relation to marriage, family, the economy, work, domestic violence, the media, and specifically in male-female relations.
Note: GC
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SOC 4613 - Sociological Theory # 3 Credit Hours
Study current sociological theory, such as functionalism, social conflict, symbolic interactionism, dramaturgy exchange, and critical theory. Emphasis on historical roots of theories, as well as contemporary developments.
Prerequisite: SOC 1113 Introduction to Sociology.
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SOC 4713 - Social Change # 3 Credit Hours
The agents and processes of social change. Differential stability and adaptability of diverse cultures, and methods and mechanisms which may be used in promoting social change.
Prerequisite: SOC 1113 Introduction to Sociology.
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SOC 4723 - Social Stratification # 3 Credit Hours
Analysis of status, occupation, income and other elements in human societies. Critical evaluation of theory and research pertaining to social stratification and the associated lifestyles.
Note: GC.
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SOC 4813 - Death and Dying # 3 Credit Hours
Study of the ramifications of death; experiences and rights of the dying; significance to those who mourn; the meaning to society of the reality and symbolism of death.
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SOC 4833 - Aging in Other Cultures # 3 Credit Hours
A comparative overview of human aging in societies around the world. Particular attention is given to aging in the American Indian, Black, and Hispanic subcultures in modern America.
Cross-listed: ANTH 4833.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both ANTH 4833 and SOC 4833.
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SOC 4853 - Medical Sociology # 3 Credit Hours
Presents students with a basic understanding of what health means and how people direct themselves and organize their societies to obtain and maintain it. Focusing on health care delivery in relation to other systems, the social behaviors within health care institutions, and international patterns of health.
Prerequisite: SOC 1113 Introduction to Sociology.
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SOC 4911 - Independent Study # 1 Credit Hours
Individual research or reading project with a selected faculty member. Content of course may vary with needs and interests of student.
Note: May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of three credit hours.
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SOC 4951 - Professional Seminar 1 Credit Hours
Capstone course that assists in the integration of components of sociology and helps prepare the student for entry into the sociological profession by investigating career opportunities.
Restrictions: Sociology major in final semester.
Note: Graded as Pass/Fail.
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SOC 4993 - Practicum 3 Credit Hours
Supervised experience in a professional agency where gerontological, allied health, and sociological knowledge is employed in a vocational setting. Requires 40 hours of work per semester credit hour.
Restrictions: Sociology major or minor with senior standing. Advisor approval must be received the semester before internship is desired.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both SOWK 4984 or 4994 and SOC 4993. Graded as Pass/Fail.
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SPAN 1113 - Elementary Spanish I # 3 Credit Hours
Students are introduced to the Spanish language and to Hispanic cultures. Course activities foster the development of all three modes of communication (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational) and all four language domains (listening,reading, speaking, and writing).
Note: Native and heritage speakers of Spanish and students who studied the language in high school should contact the department for appropriate placement.
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SPAN 1123 - Elementary Spanish II # 3 Credit Hours
This course is a continuation of the study of the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. Students continue to develop all three modes of communication (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational) and all four language domains (listening, reading, speaking, and writing).
Prerequisite: SPAN 1113 Elementary Spanish I.
Note: Native and heritage speakers of Spanish and students who studied the language in high school should contact the department for appropriate placement
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SPAN 2010 - Seminar # 1-3 Credit Hours
These courses in Spanish language emphasize individual needs. Course approach may involve lectures, research and/or travel.
Restrictions: Instructor permission.
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
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SPAN 2113 - Intermediate Spanish I # 3 Credit Hours
Students continue the study of the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures, building on the skills and knowledge acquired during the two elementary courses. Students continue to develop all three modes of communication (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational) and all four language domains (listening, reading, speaking and writing).
Prerequisite: SPAN 1123 Elementary Spanish II.
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SPAN 2123 - Intermediate Spanish II # 3 Credit Hours
This course ia a continuation of the study of the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures, building on the skills and knowledge acquired during earlier courses. Students continue to develop all three modes of communication (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational) and all four language domains ( listening, reading, speaking, and writing), with additional emphasis on reading assignments and the study of culture.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2113 Intermediate Spanish I.
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SPAN 2313 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation# 3 Credit Hours
Focuses on enhancing interpersonal and presentational speaking skills in culturally appropriate contexts and tasks at the intermediate level of proficiency. Also builds student skills in functions needed to attain an advanced level of proficiency.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2113 Intermediate Spanish I.
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SPAN 2990 - Special Topics # 1-3 Credit Hours
This series of courses provides specialized study of Spanish language or Hispanic culture.
Restrictions: Instructor permission.
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be taken with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
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SPAN 3113 - Advanced Composition & Conversation I # 3 Credit Hours
Students progress from an intermediate toward an advanced level of proficiency in spoken and written Spanish. Culture-focused units include interpersonal and presentational speaking tasks, informal and formal writing assignments, and the review of key grammar concepts.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II.
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SPAN 3123 - Advanced Composition and Conversation II # 3 Credit Hours
This course continues the development of speaking and writing skills to assist students in progressing from an intermediate to an advanced level of proficiency. Culture-focused units include interpersonal and presentational speaking tasks, informal and formal writing assignments, and the review of more complex grammar concepts.
Prerequisite: SPAN 3113 Advanced Composition & Conversation I.
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SPAN 3223 - Latino Cultures of the US # 3 Credit Hours
Course provides an overview of the cultural themes, key historical events, political and social issues, and artistic and literary development of US Latinos of Mexican, Caribbean, and Central American origin. It includes short lectures, multimedia use, reading and discussion of literary and informative texts, locally based research or service-learning projects, and oral presentations.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II.
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SPAN 3401 - Honors Research I 1 Credit Hours
Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
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SPAN 3402 - Honors Research II 2 Credit Hours
Research and development of scholarly activity.
Prerequisite: SPAN 3401 Honors Research I.
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
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SPAN 3503 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature # 3 Credit Hours
Students read selected Hispanic literary texts from a variety of historical periods and genres. The course stresses the development of reading strategies and the use of the basic terms and techniques of literary analysis.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II.
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SPAN 4043 - Methods of Teaching World Languages 3 Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to first- and second- language acquisitions theory and current second-language instructional strategies for both elementary school and secondary-level world language courses. It includes curricular planning based on national and state standards, instructional practices to assist diverse students in meeting these standards, and age- and level-appropriate assessment methods.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II and three hours of upper-division Spanish.
Restrictions: Admission to Teacher Education program.
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SPAN 4123 - Advanced Spanish Grammar # 3 Credit Hours
Students review the major concepts of Spanish grammar and study complex structures in-depth. Course activities include writing and translation exercises, grammatical analysis of authentic literacy and informative texts, and language comparisions.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II and three hours of upper-division Spanish.
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SPAN 4213 - Culture and Civilization of Spain # 3 Credit Hours
Students study the culture, civilization, and history of the Spanish people, with emphasis on cultural themes and on the historical, political, intellectual, artistic, and social development of the Iberian Peninsula. The course includes lectures, multimedia use, reading and discussion of cultural and historical texts, research projects, and oral presentations.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II and three hours of upper-division Spanish.
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SPAN 4223 - Culture and Civilization of Spanish America # 3 Credit Hours
Students examine the cultures, civilizations, and history of Spanish America with emphasis on cultural themes and on the historical, political, intellectual, artistic, and social development of Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Includes lectures, multimedia use, reading and discussion of cultural and historical texts, research projects, and oral presentations.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II and three hours of upper-division Spanish.
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SPAN 4330 - Special Topics # 1-3 Credit Hours
This series of courses provides specialized study of Spanish language or Hispanic culture or literature.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II and three hours of upper-division Spanish.
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
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SPAN 4401 - Honors Research IV 1 Credit Hours
All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity. All other students are expected to attend.
Prerequisite: SPAN 4402 Honors Research III.
Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
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SPAN 4402 - Honors Research III 2 Credit Hours
Completion of honors theses, artistic composition or other scholarly activity.
Prerequisite: SPAN 3402 Honors Research II.
Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
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SPAN 4410 - Seminar # 1-3 Credit Hours
This course is a focused study in Spanish language and literature, with emphasis on individual needs.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II and three hours of upper-division Spanish.
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
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SPAN 4503 - Survey of Spanish Literature # 3 Credit Hours
A survey of the major works of Pennisular Spanish literature from the Middle Ages to the present day. Lectures, reading and discussion of a variety of literary texts of different genres, oral presentations, and essays.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II and SPAN 3503 Introduction to Hispanic Literature.
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SPAN 4553 - Survey of Spanish-American Literature # 3 Credit Hours
A survey of the major works of Spanish-American Literature from the pre-Hispanic era to the present day. Lectures, reading and discussion of a variety of literary texts of different genres, oral presentations, and essays.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II and SPAN 3503 Introduction to Hispanic Literature.
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SPAN 4573 - Survey of Spanish Linguistics # 3 Credit Hours
This course introduces the phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics of the Spanish language, with an overview of the history of the language and the major dialectical variations of Spanish as a world language.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II and three hours of upper-division Spanish.
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SPAN 4951 - Senior Seminar # 1 Credit Hours
This capstone course includes discussion of major topics and themes in Hispanic culture and the development of individual research projects with a written component and a presentation. Students also prepare a portfolio of assessment artifacts and complete an ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI).
Restrictions: Senior standing, at least 30 hours in the major and instructor permission.
Note: Required of all Spanish B.A. and B.A. Ed. majors.
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SPED 3113 - Survey of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities 3 Credit Hours
Review of the history of intellectual disabilities, study of classification, diagnosis, characteristics, and etiology of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA
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SPED 3313 - American Sign Language I # 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to American Sign Language which includes the development of receptive and expressive skills in authentic situations; an introduction to the Deaf culture. Emphasis will be on acquiring elementary conversational skills through targeted grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. The importance of nonverbal factors will be incorporated through the use of gestures, pantomime, body language, and eye training.
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SPED 3323 - American Sign Language II # 3 Credit Hours
American Sign Language II is a continuation of the study of American Sign Language I. This course further develops receptive and expressive skills in ASL for authentic situations and continues the study of Deaf culture. This includes an expanded emphasis on expressive skills to begin the development of American Sign language fluency.
Prerequisite: SPED 3313 American Sign Language I with a minimum grade of C or instructor permission.
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SPED 3333 - American Sign Language III 3 Credit Hours
Students further develop receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language (ASL) for conversational, instructional, and artistic situations. Students learn how to narrate, describe, compare, and comment to further develop ASL fluency. ASL III is a continuation of ASL II, and continues the study of Deaf culture.
Prerequisite: SPED 3323 American Sign Language II with a minimum grade of C. or instructor permission.
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SPED 3343 - American Sign Language IV 3 Credit Hours
American Sign Language (ASL) IV is a continuation of the study of ASL III. Students further develop receptive and expressive skills in ASL for conversational, instructional, and artistic (formal and informal) situations including an expanded emphasis on expressive skills. Students will learn how to narrate, describe, compare, and comment to further develop ASL fluency. Vocabulary, use of classifiers, and grammar will be emphasized. The course will also continue the study of Deaf culture.
Prerequisite: SPED 3333 American Sign Language III with a minimum grade of C or instructor permission.
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SPED 3353 - Deaf Culture 3 Credit Hours
Students will study American Deaf culture from the past to present. Students will study social norms and values as well as current trends in community through the use of Deaf literature and individual testimonies from Deaf presenters. This course will be taught in American Sign Language by a Deaf instructor with an interpreter.
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SPED 3363 - Community/Career Seminar in American Sign Language 3 Credit Hours
Students explore various professions with and in the service to the Deaf community. Students will observe and serve the Deaf community in areas such as Deaf education, interpreting, rehabilitation, social services, independent living, support service provision for the deaf-blind, counseling, speech-language pathology/audiology, deaf ministry, deaf senior services, etc., with special emphasis on areas that relate to the students’ major area of study. Students will serve the Deaf community in various events throughout the semester.
Prerequisite: SPED 3313 ASL I, SPED 3323 ASL II, SPED 3333 ASL III, SPED 3343 ASL IV, and SPED 3353 Deaf Culture with a minimum grade of C.
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SPED 3401 - Honors Research I 1 Credit Hours
Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
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SPED 3402 - Honors Research II 2 Credit Hours
Research and development of scholarly activity.
Prerequisite: SPED 3401 Honors Research I.
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
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SPED 4063 - Behavior Management of Individuals with Exceptionalities 3 Credit Hours
Considers the principles and procedures of behavioral adaptation of children with exceptionalities.
Co-requisite: EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I.
Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA.
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SPED 4073 - Curriculum Modification for Individuals with Exceptionalities 3 Credit Hours
Implementation and writing of IEPs and curriculum modification for individuals in special education.
Prerequisite: SPED 3113 Survey of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, SPED 4133 Survey of Individuals with Learning Disabilities, and SPED 4553 Survey of Individuals with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders.
Restrictions: Fully admitted to Teacher Education and a minimum 2.50 GPA.
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SPED 4133 - Survey of Individuals with Learning Disabilities 3 Credit Hours
Review of the history of learning disabilities, study of identification, diagnosis, etiology, cognitive processing, and interventions, modifications and accommodations for individuals with learning disabilities.
Restrictions: Fully admitted to Teacher Education and a minimum 2.50 GPA.
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SPED 4213 - Foundations, Future Trends, and Current Issues in Special Education 3 Credit Hours
Foster understanding of the contributions of historical features, legal aspects, analysis of current/future trends and issues related to special education. An understanding toward the characteristics of varying disabilities, student Individualized Educational Plans (IEP), and the current identification and assessment process involving Response to Intervention (RTI). Classroom assessment, IEP progress monitoring, and accountability assessment will also be addressed.
Prerequisite: EDUC 3113 Educational Psychology and EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment.
Restrictions: Minimum 2.75 GPA.
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SPED 4223 - Instructional Design and Curriculum for Students with Disabilities 3 Credit Hours
Provide an overview of principles of instructional design, student characteristics and assessment with consideration for Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders and Other Health Impairments. Knowledge of research-based instruction, knowledge and skill in using data collection to make decisions about IEP’s and student progress, instruction, program, accommodations and teaching methodology for students with disabilities will be shared.
Prerequisite: EDUC 3113 Educational Psychology and EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment.
Restrictions: Minimum 2.75 GPA.
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SPED 4233 - Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities 3 Credit Hours
Develop instructional strategies and effective techniques for teaching students with disabilities in a variety of general and special education settings. Course objectives target remediation and progression of skills focused around an academic curriculum for students with disabilities. Special emphasis will be on reading remediation and the development of language arts instructional methods for students with disabilities. An observational field experience will be included in order to experience developing a Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan.
Prerequisite: EDUC 3113 Educational Psychology and EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment, AND SPED 4223 Instructional Design and Curriculum for Students with Disabilities with a minimum grade of C.
Restrictions: Minimum 2.75 GPA.
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SPED 4242 - Collaboration and Transition Planning of Students with Disabilities 2 Credit Hours
A review of intrapersonal/interpersonal characteristics which serve students with disabilities, advocating for students with disabilities, communicate with IEP teams, and collaboration with all other service providers of children with disabilities will be reviewed. Effective planning procedures to guide students with disabilities during transitional phases that include curricular, interagency, self-determination, and family aspects of transition will be discussed.
Prerequisite: EDUC 3113 Educational Psychology and EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment.
Restrictions: Minimum 2.75 GPA.
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SPED 4253 - Instructional Evaluations and Implementation for Students with Disabilities 3 Credit Hours
Focus on implementation and evaluation of skills in design, curriculum, and strategies of instruction for students with disabilities in a variety of general and special education settings in public school field experiences. A field experience will be integrated into this course so application of knowledge is demonstrated by the students in their ability to deliver research-based interventions, including RTI, use effective instructional strategies, apply behavioral modifications, administer informal evaluations and monitor IEP progress for students with disabilities.
Prerequisite: EDUC 3113 Educational Psychology and EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment.
Co-requisite: Taken prior to or concurrently with EDUC 4032 Pre-Internship II.
Restrictions: Minimum 2.75 GPA.
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SPED 4263 - Assistive Technology Strategies and Universal Design for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders 3 Credit Hours
Provides information pertaining to assistive technology strategies and alternative/augmentative communication systems that are useful for the academic and social progress of students with disabilities, especially students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). A synopsis of the characteristics, identification, history, causes, interventions, and current issues regarding students with Autism Spectrum Disorders will be reviewed.
Prerequisite: EDUC 3113 Educational Psychology and EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment.
Restrictions: Minimum 2.75 GPA.
Note: GC
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SPED 4401 - Honors Research IV 1 Credit Hours
All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity. All other students are expected to attend.
Prerequisite: SPED 4402 Honors Research III.
Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
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SPED 4402 - Honors Research III 2 Credit Hours
Completion of honors thesis, artistic composition or other scholarly activity.
Prerequisite: SPED 3402 Honors Research II.
Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
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SPED 4433 - Introduction to Education of Children with Exceptionalities 3 Credit Hours
The course will give an overview of all areas of exceptionality. Emphasis will be given to the integration of special education and general education.
Restrictions: Completion of 45 hours.
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SPED 4483 - Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Special Education 3 Credit Hours
Addresses multi-disciplinary related service issues for individuals with exceptionalities. Students will fulfill clinical observation requirements in various related service disciplines. Course will consist of classroom lecture and clinical observation.
Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA.
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SPED 4540 - Seminar in Individual Studies 1-2 Credit Hours
Individual and/or group projects related to topics relevant to the total field of Special Education. Course designed to meet individual needs of the student with regard to certification and to strengthen knowledge in research strategies.
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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SPED 4553 - Survey of Individuals with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders 3 Credit Hours
Review of the history of emotional and behavioral disorders, study of theoretical perspectives, clinical models, diagnostic issues, classification systems and characteristics of individuals with emotional and behavioral disorders.
Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA.
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SPED 4563 - Methods and Case Studies in Special Education 3 Credit Hours
A review of educational programming and curriculum development for individuals with exceptionalities.
Co-requisite: Taken prior to or concurrently with EDUC 4032 Pre-Internship II.
Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA and fully admitted to Teacher Education.
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SPED 4573 - Identification and Assessment of Children with Exceptionalities 3 Credit Hours
Development of educational plans for individuals in special education through the administration and interpretation of diagnostic instruments.
Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA and fully admitted to Teacher Education.
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SLP 2113 - Accent Modification for Non-English Speakers 3 Credit Hours
This course focuses on accent modification for students who speak different dialects and languages. Emphasis will be on pronunciation, grammar, and conversational skills. Listening and speaking exercises will be practiced during class. One hour a week will be set aside for small group speaking instruction to reduce accents.
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SLP 2443 - Materials/Methods for Clinical Practice 3 Credit Hours
Presentation of procedures for SLP clinicians in clinic. Procedures include: Philosophy of learning, reinforcement techniques, therapy techniques and paperwork.
Prerequisite: SLP 3213 Language Disorders in Children and SLP 3313 Intro to Communication Disorders or concurrent enrollment.
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SLP 3213 - Language Disorders in Children 3 Credit Hours
A study of the clinical point-of-view approach to various types of language deviations.
Prerequisite: SLP 3813 Language Development.
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SLP 3223 - Clinical Phonetics 3 Credit Hours
A detailed study of the specific anatomical process in producing sounds.
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SLP 3313 - Introduction to Communication Disorders 3 Credit Hours
A survey of the field of speech/language pathology. Emphasis is placed on characteristics, etiology, diagnosis and treatment of various communication disorders.
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SLP 3363 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Mechanism 3 Credit Hours
Major emphasis on the respiration system in speech, the structure for phonation, the larynx, the trachea, the palate, the pharynx, the nose and sinuses, and the structure for articulation.
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SLP 3401 - Honors Research I 1 Credit Hours
Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
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SLP 3402 - Honors Research II 2 Credit Hours
Research and development of scholarly activity.
Prerequisite: SLP 3401 Honors Research I.
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
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SLP 3413 - Hearing Science 3 Credit Hours
Anatomy and physiology of the hearing mechanism; nature of sound; overview of hearing, hearing loss, hearing disorders & screening procedures.
Prerequisite: SLP 3313 Intro to Communication Disorders.
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SLP 3443 - Materials and Methods for Clinical Practices 3 Credit Hours
Presentation of procedures for S clinicians in clinic. Procedures include: Philosophy of learning, reinforcement techniques, therapy techniques and paperwork.
Prerequisite: SLP 3213 Language Disorders in Children and SLP 3313 Intro to Communication Disorders or concurrent enrollment.
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SLP 3473 - Aural Rehabilitation 3 Credit Hours
Habilitation and rehabilitation of hearing disorders and hearing loss.
Prerequisite: SLP 4413 Audiology.
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SLP 3532 - Supervised Clinical Practicum 2 Credit Hours
Under supervision the student clinician gives therapy training to individuals. Course may be repeated for up to six hours credit with change in assignment – clinical, public school, diagnostic, and supervision
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SLP 3632 - Introduction to Speech Correction 2 Credit Hours
Initial course in the diagnosis and treatment of children with various types of speech inadequacies.
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SLP 3813 - Language Development 3 Credit Hours
Theory of the development of speech and language from the birth cry to normal acquisition of language; factors influencing speech, i.e., intelligence, environment, age, sex, and hearing; and analysis of current research. Social aspects of language also included.
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SLP 4213 - Language Disorders in Adolescents 3 Credit Hours
This course focuses on language disorders in preadolescents and adolescents with emphasis on assessment of and intervention for a variety of spoken and written language difficulties.
Prerequisite: SLP 3213 Language Disorders in Children and SLP 3813 Language Development.
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SLP 4233 - Speech, Hearing and Voice Science 3 Credit Hours
Presentation of material regarding various anatomic, physiologic, acoustic and perceptual parameters of the human voice. Instrumentation and other methods of acoustic measurement will be included.
Prerequisite: SLP 3363 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Mechanism and SLP 3223 Clinical Phonetics.
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SLP 4323 - Assessment and Intervention of Communication Differences in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations 3 Credit Hours
The course focuses on accent modification of English language dialects and of English language learners. Emphasis will be on assessment and intervention of articulation, grammar, and conversational skills. Cross-cultural competence of students will be included.
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SLP 4401 - Honors Research IV 1 Credit Hours
All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity. All other students are expected to attend.
Prerequisite: SLP 4402 Honors Research III.
Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
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SLP 4402 - Honors Research III 2 Credit Hours
Completion of honors thesis, artistic composition or other scholarly activity.
Prerequisite: SLP 3402 Honors Research II.
Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
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SLP 4413 - Audiology 3 Credit Hours
Assessment of hearing and hearing disorders with emphasis on standard audiological battery, pediatric audiology, and electrophysiological and other special tests.
Prerequisite: SLP 3413 Hearing Science.
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SLP 4473 - Aural Rehabilitation 3 Credit Hours
Habilitation and rehabilitation of hearing disorders and hearing loss.
Prerequisite: SLP 4413 Audiology.
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SLP 4520 - Independent Study 1-3 Credit Hours
Independent study of topics related to normal communication processes and/or the nature, diagnosis, and treatment of communication disorders.
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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SLP 4530 - Supervised Clinical Practicum 1-3 Credit Hours
Under supervision the student clinician gives therapy training to individuals.
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be taken with a change in assignment - clinical, public school, diagnostic, and supervision - for a maximum of six credit hours.
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SLP 4540 - Seminar in Individual Studies 1-4 Credit Hours
Individual and/or group projects related to topics relevant to the total field of Speech Language Pathology. Course designed to meet individual needs of the student with regard to certification and to strengthen knowledge in research strategies in one or more areas.
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be taken for credit with different topics.
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SLP 4783 - Articulatory & Phonological Disorders 3 Credit Hours
In-depth study of the phonetic and phonemic analysis of speech sounds.
Prerequisite: SLP 3223 Clinical Phonetics and SLP 3363 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Mechanism.
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SLP 4803 - Neuroanatomy of Communication Disorders 3 Credit Hours
Continuation of SLP 3363 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Mechanism, with emphasis on neuroanatomy and neurological bases for communication.
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SLP 4813 - Language Development 3 Credit Hours
Theory of the development of speech and language from the birth cry to normal acquisition of language; factors influencing speech, i.e., intelligence, environment, age, sex, and hearing; and analysis of current research. Social aspects of language also included.
Note: GC
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