Mar 28, 2024  
2018-19 NSU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-19 NSU Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 

Criminal Justice

  
  • CR J 4453 - Family Law

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Family law introduces pre-marital controversies; marriage and annulment rights, duties, and liabilities of the parties during marriage; divorce, alimony, property division, custody, child support, pendent life actions, separate maintenance, and children.
  
  • CR J 4463 - Torts and Litigation

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    This course introduces students to substantive tort law with an emphasis on negligence, intentional torts, product liability and strict liability.  Students develop advanced knowledge of the litigation environment including filing considerations, pleading practice, damage considerations, discovery practice, evidence considerations, pre-trial preparation, trial practice, and post-trail considerations.
  
  • CR J 4483 - Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Remedies

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    The debt collection process, including final judgments and enforcement, pre-judgment remedies, statutory liens, bankruptcy, and other elements in the collection process are addressed in this course.
  
  • CR J 4493 - Wills, Trusts and Probate

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction of the basic law, terminology, and use of  forms in drafting of wills and trusts.
  
  • CR J 4503 - Environmental and Wildlife Law

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to wildlife and environmental law with an emphasis on sustainability, conservation, and responses to both man-made and natural environmental disasters.
  
  • CR J 4513 - Legal Analysis

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    This course requires a study of advanced legal, analytical skills.  Students are provided the opportunity to enhance research and writing skills.  Drafting of legal documents is required and may include case briefs, legal correspondence, office legal memoranda, and court briefs.
    Prerequisite: CR J 3413 Electronic Legal Research and Writing.
  
  • CR J 4523 - Property Law

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students examine the nature and meaning of property law. Course covers possessory interests in land, future interests in land, concurrent ownership estates, adverse possession, eminent domain and other related topics.
  
  • CR J 4533 - Business Organizations

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    This course introduces students to business organizations.  Topics include the laws and business practices involved in sole proprietorships, general and limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships and limited liability companies, and the legal forms that are commonly used in this practice area.
  
  • CR J 4543 - Civil Litigation, Procedure & Pleadings II

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students develop advanced knowledge of procedural law and rules; and the practical application of that knowledge to the litigation environment.  This course includes the study of client contact, investigation, pleading practice, motion practice, discovery practice, evidence,  evidence organization, evidence gathering, trial preparation, trial practice, and post-trial considerations.  Students are required to draft pleadings, motions and discovery documents used in the litigation process. 
    Prerequisite: CR J 4433 Civil Litigation, Procedure and Pleadings I.
  
  • CR J 4553 - Criminal Litigation

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    This course introduces students to the criminal litigation environment and the practical application of that knowledge.  Students are required to draft basic pleadings, motions and discovery documents used in the criminal litigation process.
  
  • CR J 4573 - Digital Forensics II

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students will engage in numerous laboratory assignments that combine both theory and practical application of tools in digital forensic investigations. Students learn recovery of data from various file systems, dealing with encrypted files, mobile devices and detection of anti-forensic tools.
    Prerequisite: CR J 3573 Digital Forensics I.
  
  • CR J 4593 - Capstone: Law Office Operations and Ethics

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students learn appropriate law office behavior which includes the examination of ethics and diversity
    Prerequisite: CR J 3013 Criminal Law I, CR J 3223 Evidence, CR J 3413 Electronic Legal Research and Writing, CR J 3553 Technology Applications in the Legal Environment, CR J 4113 Intro to Law and the American Court System, and CR J 4513 Legal Analysis or instructor permission.
  
  • CR J 4613 - Social Dimensions of Disasters #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    The study of human behavior in disasters. Topics include group disaster behavior; community social systems and disasters; and cultures, demographics, and disaster behavior distinctions.
    Prerequisite: CR J 1013 Introduction to Criminal Justice or instructor permission.
  
  • CR J 4623 - Community Management of Hazardous Materials

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    An introduction to the community management of hazardous materials and wastes. Includes the legal requirements of handling, storing, transportation and disposal of wastes; the politics of hazardous materials; and the protection of the public from these threats.
    Prerequisite: CRJ 3603 Introduction to Homeland Security or instructor permission.
  
  • CR J 4663 - Disaster Response Operations and Management #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    A study of the process of implementing a disaster plan. Includes warning systems, emergency center operations, public health issues, communications issues, and interaction with other agencies.
    Prerequisite: CR J 3603 Introduction to Homeland Security or instructor permission.
  
  • CR J 4683 - Legal Aspects of Terrorism and Disaster Response

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    An overview of Patriot Act (FISA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) focusing on court decisions, administrative rules and regulation pertaining to government surveillance and the role of law enforcement in disaster response. Pertinent state and local laws will also be studied.
    Prerequisite: CR J 1013 Introduction to Criminal Justice or instructor permission.
  
  • CR J 4693 - Senior Seminar in Homeland Security

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    A capstone course focusing on current research in homeland security. Students will be required to research and present a senior project dealing with homeland security issue.
    Restrictions: Senior standing.
  
  • CR J 4713 - Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    This course focuses on the planning aspects of risk.  Starting with the evaluation and development of risk analysis, including risk assessment, perception of risk, risk communication, as well as risk management.  This course also examines the mitigation of risk, involving technology, emergency management, disaster preparedness and response associated with all hazards.  This course emphasizes the relationship with and use of risk analysis in establishing public participation, emergency preparedness, hazard mitigation, and the management of risk.   
  
  • CR J 4723 - Exercise Design and Evaluation #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Exercise Design and Evaluation provides information for local government officials, emergency managers, volunteers and other emergency service personnel who are responsible to prepare for, respond to, or recover from disasters.  It is intended to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to develop and conduct disaster exercises that will test a community’s emergency operations plan and operational response capability.
  
  • CR J 4733 - Critical Infrastructure and Resource Protection

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students learn a framework for understanding Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) including the protection of physical critical infrastructure elements. The focus of this course is the predominant infrastructure sectors such as water, energy, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), power, telecommunications, internet and cyber infrastructure.
  
  • CR J 4763 - Information Technology and Emergency Operations Centers #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    This course studies the infrastructure necessary in emergency management today; effective information management and appropriate technology to assist in making timely and necessary decisions and the physical structure itself, the Emergency Operations Center, where these decisions are made.
  
  • CR J 4893 - Agency Experience in Cyber Security

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students gain on the job experience in a private company, organization, department or agency.
    Prerequisite: CR J 3563 Intro to Cyber Security.
    Restrictions: Junior standing or above and instructor permission.
    Note: This course may be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • CR J 4903 - Cyber Security Senior Seminar

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students research and present on a senior project in the field of cyber security.
    Restrictions: Cyber Security major with senior standing and instructor permission.
  
  • CR J 4993 - Internship

    CIP Code 430103
    3 Credit Hours
    On-the-job experience in an approved criminal justice or legal agency. Procedures for the course are outlined in the INTERNSHIP MANUAL.
    Restrictions: Criminal Justice major with senior standing and Intern Coordinator permission.
  
  • CR J 5033 - Crime Theory

    CIP Code 430103
    3 Credit Hours
    An overview of the development of crime theory from the Classical School to the present. Emphasis is on the social context in which various theories and perspectives emerged.
    Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program.
    Note: UC
  
  • CR J 5053 - Criminal Justice Research Methods

    CIP Code 430103
    3 Credit Hours
    Principles of scientific research; the application of rudimentary statistical principles, sampling, measuring, and interpretation. The course will examine the ways those methods can be utilized in the construction of research instruments, rating scales, and criminal justice planning.
    Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program.
    Note: UC
  
  • CR J 5193 - Crime Prevention and Control

    CIP Code 430103
    3 Credit Hours
    An examination of the principles involved in preventing crime and maintaining positive social control.
    Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program.
    Note: UC
  
  • CR J 5343 - Seminar in Juvenile Justice

    CIP Code 430103
    3 Credit Hours
    An examination of evolving legal approaches and intervention strategies used in processing the youthful/violent offender. The course will address the expanded use of adult certification and youthful offender statutes along with how research informs current “get tough” juvenile policies.
    Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program.
    Note: UC

Drama

  
  • DRAM 2003 - Introduction to Drama I #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students will learn basic skills related to dramatic analysis and theatre practice necessary for working in the theatre. Course assignments involve students in various lenses of script analysis, dramaturgical research, and critical response through an exploration of selected plays. Students will also explore aspects of traditional theatre production protocol. This course will prepare students to fully immerse themselves in a laboratory-based theatre experience.
  
  • DRAM 2203 - Introduction to Digital Filmmaking

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    In this course students are introduced to the art of digital filmmaking. From planning and preparation through post-production and presentation, students work in groups producing projects both in class and out of class. Students learn all aspects of the process including script breakdown, film scheduling, and basic production practices such as lighting and camera work, audio recording and mixing, and elementary editing skills.
  
  • DRAM 2503 - Theatre Make-up #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students will learn the practice of using materials pertinent to the art of make-up for the stage.
  
  • DRAM 2763 - Theatre Appreciation #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    A survey course designed to introduce the student to all phases of dramatic art, including literature, acting, directing and technical procedures.
    Cross-listed: HUM 2763.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both DRAM 2763 and HUM 2763.
  
  • DRAM 2843 - Film Appreciation #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    This survey course will explore film from its beginnings to the present. It will study film’s history, form, techniques, process and its impact on society.
    Cross-listed: HUM 2843.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both DRAM 2843 and HUM 2843.
  
  • DRAM 2992 - Drama Practicum I

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Students will learn practical application of the basic theories regarding technical theatre production in stagecraft, sound, properties, costuming, make-up and lighting. This is a required course that provides the building blocks in each of these areas that are vital to the success of drama majors. Drama majors must complete six hours of Drama Practicum I. All students will be assigned to either the Stage Crew (Lights, Sound, Set), Props Crew or the Costume Crew (Wardrobe and Make Up). All students must complete one semester on each crew.
  
  • DRAM 3003 - Puppetry I #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    A course focused on the art and craft of puppetry including the design and building of puppets, development of a script, and performance of puppet shows.  the historical development of puppetry as well as contemporary uses of puppetry in education and child development will also be discussed.

     

  
  • DRAM 3203 - Digital Filmmaking

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    In this course students will explore the process of completing a short film, including writing a short screenplay/outline, scheduling, casting, shooting, recording audio, editing, post production, and presentation. Students will work individually and as a team experiencing all the crafts and crew positions that go into digital filmmaking.
    Prerequisite: DRAM 2203 Introduction to Digital Filmmaking.
  
  • DRAM 3263 - Acting Fundamentals #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    A study and utilization of the basic principles and techniques of acting providing the beginning student with the necessary tools of observation, sensibility, imagination, and coordination of body and voice. The student will gain acting experience through presentation of scenes from distinguished dramatic literature.
  
  • DRAM 3401 - Honors Research I

    CIP Code
    1 Credit Hours
    Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • DRAM 3402 - Honors Research II

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Research and development of scholarly activity.
    Prerequisite: DRAM 3401 Honors Research I.
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • DRAM 3533 - Design for the Theatre #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Design for Theatre is a survey course, allowing students to make clear, unified decisions using theatrical design as its medium. Students will learn fundamental principles of scenic, lighting, costume and sound design through lectures, class discussions, text analysis, and weekly projects and presentation. Topics covered include areas of the design process, including style, composition, and unity.
  
  • DRAM 3553 - Fundamentals of Play Direction #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students will learn the process of directing plays for the stage. Study includes an overview of the function of the director, basic script analysis, and scene work.
    Prerequisite: DRAM 2763 Theatre Appreciation.
  
  • DRAM 3703 - Advanced Acting #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students will learn advanced techniques of acting with emphasis on psychology of character, dialects, and styles for various theatrical periods with extensive analysis of and performance in dramatic selections.
    Prerequisite: DRAM 3263 Acting Fundamentals.
  
  • DRAM 3713 - Voice and Diction #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    A study of the non-technical elements of voice production and expressiveness, as well as non-verbal expression.  Attention is directed toward establishing an improved vocal life through a study of the individual speech sounds and special speech problems.
  
  • DRAM 3992 - Drama Practicum II

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Students will learn specialized application and theories regarding technical theatre production in stagecraft, sound, properties, costuming, make-up and lighting. This is a required course that provides special instruction in one of the areas that each student chooses to specialize. Drama majors must complete six hours of Drama Practicum II. Students in this course will be assigned to the crew in which they plan to concentrate their technical skills. The student will be assigned to the Stage Crew (Lights, Sound, Set), Props Crew or the Costume Crew (Wardrobe and Make Up).
    Prerequisite: DRAM 2992 Drama Practicum I.
    Restrictions: Drama major with sophomore standing or above.
    Note: This course may be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • DRAM 4003 - Arts Management #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students will learn various management aspects of operating both profit and non-profit arts organizations. Study will include an investigation of organizational hierarchy and functions, budgeting, cultural research, and collaborative planning as applied to a variety of types or arts organizations.
  
  • DRAM 4013 - Advanced Play Direction #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students will engage in extensive directorial analysis, explore the casting process, and direct scenes and/or a one-act play.
    Prerequisite: DRAM 3553 Fundamentals of Play Direction.
  
  • DRAM 4104 - Summer Theatre

    CIP Code
    4 Credit Hours
    Various areas of the theatre are dealt with in this production-oriented course culminating in the presentation of dramatic productions.
  
  • DRAM 4114 - Summer Theatre

    CIP Code
    4 Credit Hours
    Additional study of the various areas of theatre culminating in the presentation of dramatic productions.
  
  • DRAM 4303 - World Drama #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    World drama is a survey course that covers the history of dramatic literature from the Golden Age of Greece to the present. Included are the historical as well as phenomenological approaches to critical thinking about the literary, production and practical aspects of the theatre events. Students will develop critical skills through written and oral presentations.
    Prerequisite: DRAM 4723 History of the Theatre I and DRAM 4733 History of the Theatre II.
    Cross-listed: ENGL 4333.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both DRAM 4303 and  ENGL 4333.
  
  • DRAM 4340 - Seminar in Theatre #

    CIP Code
    1-3 Credit Hours
    A series of courses in which students will learn about specialized areas of theatre production.
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • DRAM 4350 - Seminar in Theatre #

    CIP Code
    1-3 Credit Hours
    A series of courses in which students will learn about specialized areas of theatre production.
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • DRAM 4360 - Seminar in Theatre #

    CIP Code
    1-3 Credit Hours
    A series of courses in which students will learn about specialized areas of theatre production.
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be taken with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • DRAM 4370 - Seminar in Theatre #

    CIP Code
    1-3 Credit Hours
    A series of courses in which students will learn about specialized areas of theatre production.
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be taken with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • DRAM 4401 - Honors Research IV

    CIP Code
    1 Credit Hours
    All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity.  All other students are expected to attend.
    Prerequisite: DRAM 4402 Honors Research III.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • DRAM 4402 - Honors Research III

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Completion of honors thesis, artistic composition or other scholarly activity.
    Prerequisite: DRAM 3402 Honors Research II.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • DRAM 4513 - Playwriting #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    The study of the aesthetics and techniques involved in the writing of plays. Selected reading, lectures and discussions are emphasized upon writing, workshop critiques, and discussion of student plays. This course aids the student in gaining a general knowledge of dramatic structure and basic play terminology.
  
  • DRAM 4523 - Stage Combat #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students will learn safe and proper fighting skills for stage presentations.
  
  • DRAM 4723 - History of the Theatre I #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    The study of the development of theatre from beginnings through 1642.
  
  • DRAM 4733 - History of the Theatre II #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    The study of theatre and drama from 1642 until the present.
  
  • DRAM 4763 - Creative Drama for Children #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students will learn creative drama techniques for the classroom and gain practical experience in leading and planning drama-based activities designed for children.
  
  • DRAM 4800 - Professional Semester

    CIP Code
    1-12 Credit Hours
    Students will have an in-depth training experience in a professional or semi-professional setting.
    Restrictions: Instructor permission.
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated for a maximum of twelve credit hours.
  
  • DRAM 4993 - Capstone Experience

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    The student will complete a collection of criterion that will assess the student’s academic and artistic experiences. Criteria may include the development of a portfolio, resume, and/or demo reel, the performance of a professional audition, completion of a comprehensive exam or the presentation of research in a formal setting, and a written self-reflection essay.
    Restrictions: Senior standing with at least 30 hours in the major and Faculty Committee permission.
    Note: To be taken in the last spring semester of coursework.

Driver Education

  
  • D ED 4113 - Driver and Traffic Safety Education I

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    A comprehensive course in driver education. This course covers basic requirements for instruction in driver education in Oklahoma high schools.
    Restrictions: Must have driving experience and a valid driver’s license.
  
  • D ED 4123 - Driver and Traffic Safety Education II

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Classroom instruction and practice in teaching beginning drivers; traffic research. Course requires laboratory experience.
    Prerequisite: D ED 4113 Driver and Traffic Safety Education I.
    Note: Fee required.
  
  • D ED 4213 - Teachers Course in Safety Education

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    A study of methods used in general safety with attention given to the prevention of accidents in the home, on the farm, at school, and in traffic.
  
  • D ED 4310 - Driver Improvement Programs and Techniques

    CIP Code
    1-3 Credit Hours
    Current educational and rehabilitation programs for licensed drivers under the auspices of school systems, motor vehicle departments, traffic courts, police departments, and other agencies.
    Note: May not be repeated for credit.
  
  • D ED 4373 - Organization, Administration, & Supervision of Safety Education

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Safety education programs at local, state, and federal levels including the administrative, instructional, and protective aspects of a comprehensive safety program.
  
  • D ED 4380 - Principles of Accident Prevention

    CIP Code
    1-3 Credit Hours
    Traces the development of safety movement in the U.S., provides a background useful in handling problems and procedures of typical school, industrial, transportation, and emergency safety program.
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated for credit with different topics.
  
  • D ED 4390 - Directed Readings in Safety

    CIP Code 131304
    1-4 Credit Hours
    Current and pertinent problems in safety on an individual study or class instruction basis that are not usually presented in other course offerings.
    Note: This repeatable course may be taken for 1, 2, 3, or 4 credit hours.
  
  • D ED 4441 - Innovative Methods &Techniques of Teaching Driver Education

    CIP Code
    1 Credit Hours
    A survey of innovative methods and techniques now used in driver education, including program instruction, multi-car range, and simulation.
  
  • D ED 4541 - Use of Simulation Equipment in Driver Education

    CIP Code
    1 Credit Hours
    Designed to provide up-to-date information, innovations, and new skills in simulation used in driver education.
  
  • D ED 4641 - Driver Education for Operators of Emergency Vehicles

    CIP Code
    1 Credit Hours
    Designed for drivers of emergency vehicles; police, fire, and ambulance operators. Special emphasis on driving under emergency conditions.
  
  • D ED 4741 - Safety Education for the Elementary Teacher

    CIP Code
    1 Credit Hours
    Survey of problems in safety confronted by elementary teachers, with special emphasis on pedestrian and bicycle safety.

Early Childhood Education

  
  • ECED 3203 - Birth to Three Ages and Stages

    CIP Code 190706
    3 Credit Hours
    The students will explore major developmental milestones from conception through age three in the areas of physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.  They will identify factors that affect typical and atypical development and examine their role and the role of family in facilitating development.
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1003 Introduction to Human Behavior or PSYC 1113 Introduction to Psychology with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ECED 3401 - Honors Research I

    CIP Code
    1 Credit Hours
    Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • ECED 3402 - Honors Research II

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Research and development of scholarly activity.
    Prerequisite: ECED 3401 Honors Research I.
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • ECED 3413 - Birth to Three Healthy Beginnings

    CIP Code 190501
    3 Credit Hours
    This course will provide students with an overview of the health and safety requirements for environments where children age birth to three live and learn. It explores the impact these environments have on development. Students will explore the roles of both caregivers and families in creating environments where children are best supported. Topics such as environmental design, care and sanitation of materials, identifying common childhood illnesses, and best practices for meals and snacks will provide students with a foundation for maintaining safe and healthy environments for children age birth to three in both home and group care settings.
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1003 Introduction to Human Behavior or PSYC 1113 Introduction to Psychology with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ECED 3623 - Challenges in the Family

    CIP Code 190707
    3 Credit Hours
    Students will develop an understanding of family and community as central to working with birth to three aged children.  This strengths-based approach to working with parents of young children includes examining community resources that enable diverse families to successfully deal with crises.  The students will explore what is meant by family crises, including the study of major theoretical frameworks for studying families in crises  and consider major life-style transitions and catastrophic crises families face.
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1003 Introduction to Human Behavior or PSYC 1113 Introduction to Psychology with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ECED 3833 - Family Engagement

    CIP Code 190704
    3 Credit Hours
    Students analyze the impact of community and family interactions on birth through 3 children’s learning and development.  They will develop strategies for fostering respectful, reciprocal relationships among early care providers, young children and their families.
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1003 Introduction to Human Behavior or PSYC 1113 Introduction to Psychology with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ECED 4113 - Creative Expression for Early Childhood

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Explore stages of development of children in the arts; develop techniques and materials to use in basic art media; develop skills and leadership in music activities through use of an expanded repertoire of traditional rhythms, chants, folk songs, singing games, and action songs; explore play, improvisation and dramatization in creative dramatics.
    Cross-listed: ECED 5113.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both ECED 4113 and ECED 5113. GC
  
  • ECED 4153 - Early Childhood Literacy

    CIP Code 131210
    3 Credit Hours
    The students will explore language arts in relationship to developmental appropriate practices of Early Childhood children. They will learn how to promote language and literacy development.  This includes exploring methods of teaching, listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and visual representation with emphasis on the interrelationships among the arts.
  
  • ECED 4213 - Cognitive Development of Young Children & the Integrated Curriculum

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Examines cognitive development and instructional concerns related to the young child’s learning of science, social studies and mathematics. Special emphasis is given to the teaching process and inquiry.  This will involve the candidate creating constructivist learning experiences in the field.
    Prerequisite: ECED 4113 Creative Expression for Early Childhood or ECED 4313 Development of Early Childhood Programs with a minimum grade of C.
    Restrictions: Full acceptance into the College of Education.
  
  • ECED 4313 - Development of Early Childhood Programs

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    An overview of historical foundations, child development and theoretical bases, leading authorities, and a variety of educational settings. The student will become knowledgeable of the theoretical basis and child development needs which underlie various program models and the skills, methods and materials emphasized in each type.
    Prerequisite: EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching/Pre-Internship I with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment.
    Restrictions: Minimum 2.75 GPA.
    Cross-listed: ECED 5313.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both ECED 4313 and ECED 5313. GC
  
  • ECED 4401 - Honors Research IV

    CIP Code
    1 Credit Hours
    All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity.  All other students are expected to attend.
    Prerequisite: ECED 4402 Honors Research III.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • ECED 4402 - Honors Research III

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Completion of honors thesis, artistic composition or other scholarly activity.
    Prerequisite: ECED 3402 Honors Research II.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • ECED 4513 - Organization & Implementation of Early Childhood Programs

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Experiences in planning for and guiding groups of young children in a variety of early childhood setting; with attention given to appropriate methods and materials, use of time, resources, parent and community relations. An examination of multi-dimensional aspects of the early childhood educator’s role in program development.
    Prerequisite: Six hours from ECED 4113 Creative Expression for Early Childhood, ECED 4213 Cognitive Development of Young Children and the Integrated Curriculum, ECED 4313 Development of Early Childhood Programs.
    Co-requisite: EDUC 4032 Pre-Internship II.
    Restrictions: Must be admitted to Teacher Education and have a minimum 2.75 GPA.
    Note: Laboratory experience is required. If not taken concurrently with EDUC 4032 (Pre-Intern II), student must enroll in one hour practicum EDUC 4811 or 4921.
  
  • ECED 4563 - Classroom Management for Early Childhood

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Teacher education candidates will learn about developmentally appropriate concepts and strategies related to managing Pre-K - third grade classrooms.  In addition, they will learn how to organize their classroom with respect to scheduling, selection of materials, planning curricular experiences, and managing behavioral issues in a caring and respectful classroom community.
  
  • ECED 4810 - Practicum

    CIP Code 131210
    1-2 Credit Hours
    Students apply their knowledge and skills to complete 50 clock hours working with students in an early childhood classroom.
    Co-requisite: ECED 4513 Organization & Implementation of Early Childhood Programs.
  
  • ECED 4813 - Birth To Two Development

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    This early childhood education course will focus on models, principles, curriculum, and practices of developmentally appropriate infant-toddler care and education.  Particular emphasis will be placed on developing the knowledge base, skills, and dispositions necessary for teachers to plan and facilitate the development of diverse young children ages birth to two in group care settings.

Economics

  
  • ECON 2213 - Principles of Microeconomics #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    An introduction to modern microeconomics. Topics considered include market structures and functioning, cost and supply relationships, consumer behavior, demand theory, product and resource pricing, revenue and profit relationships, and business ethics.
  
  • ECON 2313 - Principles of Macroeconomics #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    An introduction to modern macroeconomics. Topics considered include a general overview of basic markets and the U.S. economy, international trade, national income accounts, the nature and causes of the business cycle, unemployment, inflation and growth, along with fiscal and monetary policy.
    Prerequisite: ECON 2213 Principles of Microeconomics with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ECON 3013 - Money and Banking #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    A study of the development of the monetary system in the United States, its policies and how they impact the banking industry, the economy, and society.
    Prerequisite: ECON 2313 Principles of Macroeconomics with a minimum grade of C.
    Cross-listed: FIN 3013.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both ECON 3013 and FIN 3013.
  
  • ECON 3343 - Managerial Economics#

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    This course focuses on the application of economic reasoning and analysis to business decision making.  Topics include demand and supply analysis, estimation of demand by firms, pricing and non-price competition in contested markets, game-theoretic perspectives on business strategy, and other topics of interest.
    Prerequisite: ECON 2213 Principles of Microeconomics with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ECON 4513 - Health Care Economics#

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    An introduction to health care economics organized around health care policy and administration applications.  Discussion includes: the differences between health care markets versus conventional markets, the labor markets for physicians and nurses, and the mechanisms we use for funding research and innovation in health care.  To practice and strengthen student analytical skills, each course will include some work on the analysis of various aspects of the ever-changing health care policy debate.  This can include readings and discussion on the evolution of health care markets to managed care, discussions on the increasing costs of medical care and the financial problems of Medicare, analysis and discussion of recent health care reform proposals, etc.  The objective is to help students learn to effectively apply economic tools and reasoning so that they can better understand health care issues.
    Prerequisite: ECON 2213 Principles of Microeconomics with a minimum grade of C.
    Restrictions: Junior standing or above.
    Cross-listed: MGMT 4513.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both ECON 4513 and MGMT 4513.
  
  • ECON 4533 - American Enterprise System

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    This course provides an overview of the development of the American system and the capitalistic institutions and ideologies, private property, profit motive, and enlightened self-interest that have contributed uniquely to the growth and productivity of the American enterprise system. The approach is non-technical, for the business major or any student who desires an overview of past and future trends of American entrepreneurial ideology. 
    Prerequisite: ECON 2213 Principles of Microeconomics with a minimum grade of C.
    Cross-listed: MGMT 4533.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both ECON 4533 and MGMT 4533.
  
  • ECON 4613 - Government and Business #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    This course examines the government’s response to market failure. Problems considered will include public goods, monopoly, network externalities, and incomplete information and the market’s challenge in providing goods and services under these conditions.
    Prerequisite: ECON 2213 Principles of Microeconomics with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ECON 4633 - International Economics and Trade #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    The theory and application of economic analysis to the sphere of the open economy. Emphasis placed upon United States trade patterns with various nations.
    Prerequisite: ECON 2213 Principles of Microeconomics and ECON 2313 Principles of Macroeconomics with a minimum grade of C.
    Cross-listed: IBUS 4633.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both ECON 4633 and IBUS 4633.
  
  • ECON 4710 - Special Topics in Economics

    CIP Code 450601
    1-4 Credit Hours
    Study of an economic topic of current or special interest.
    Note: May be repeated for credit with different topics.

Education

  
  • EDUC 1900 - College of Education Orientation

    CIP Code 130404
    1-3 Credit Hours
    Students explore majors and careers connected with programs in psychology, health and kinesiology, and education fields.
    Note: This course may be taken for 1, 2, or 3 credit hours but is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • EDUC 3000 - Explorations in Teaching

    CIP Code 130101
    1-3 Credit Hours
    Students will explore multiple areas of teaching with field experience working with children.
    Note: This course may be taken for one, two, or three credit hours but it may not be repeated for credit.
 

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