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SOC 3413 - Rural Sociology
CIP Code: 451101
Description: Analysis of the social and technological changes taking place in the rural segment of society and the impact of these changes on the total society.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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SOC 3453 - Ethnology of the American Indian
CIP Code: 451101
Description: Course provides exposure to the cultural and linguistic diversity of Native North America, focusing on the ten culture areas of North America, and the similarities and differences of the American Indian peoples who continue to live in these areas. Emphasis is placed on modes of subsistence, kinship, and belief systems of the inhabitants of each culture area.
Credit Hours: 3
Cross-listed: AIS 3453, ANTH 3453.
Note: Credit can only be earned in one of the following: AIS 3453, ANTH 3453, SOC 3453.
LAS Course: Yes
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SOC 3463 - Language and Culture
CIP Code: 450201
Description: Introduction to the cross-cultural study of language and communication from an anthropological perspective. Course will focus upon language as a human attribute, human communication as a part of culture, and the linguistic diversity of our contemporary world. Emphasis is placed on linguistic and ethnic diversity in contemporary American society.
Credit Hours: 3
Cross-listed: ANTH 3463.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both SOC 3463 and ANTH 3463.
LAS Course: Yes
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SOC 3813 - Sociology of Aging
CIP Code: 451101
Description: A comprehensive study of aging in society, including discussions of biology, psychology, and economics as related to the perspective of sociology, with emphasis on the major gerontological theories and research.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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SOC 4000 - Workshop
CIP Code: 451101
Description: An opportunity to study in depth one or two selected social issues of current significance, either in seminar or field trip situations.
Credit Hours: 1-3
Note: Courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours. SOC 4001 is graded as Pass/Fail.
LAS Course: Yes
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SOC 4013 - Drugs in Society
CIP Code: 450401
Description: Examines critical issues related to drug use, the relationship between drug use and criminal activity, its effect on the criminal justice system, and drug policy in the U.S. At the conclusion of this course the student should have a basic understanding of policy issues related to drug use and be able to formulate informed ideas about the relationship between drug use and criminal propensities.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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SOC 4133 - Field Methods in Ethnology
CIP Code: 450201
Description: Designed to complement Sociology 3453, but may be taken separately. Field work in the study of living Indian groups. Techniques of gathering and processing of data on daily life, family structure, and world view of selected American Indian groups.
Credit Hours: 3
Cross-listed: AIS 4133, ANTH 4133.
Note: Credit can only be earned in one of the following: AIS 4133, ANTH 4133, SOC 4133.
LAS Course: Yes
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SOC 4143 - American Indians Today
CIP Code: 450201
Description: Current social issues affecting Native American peoples are linked to their unique Constitutional relationship to the U.S. Federal Government. Using the ethno-historic method, this class links current Indian issues to Native American history, through an examination of Indian-white relations since Colonial times. Sovereignty and wardship are recurrent themes developed in the class.
Credit Hours: 3
Cross-listed: AIS 4143, ANTH 4143.
Note: Credit can only be earned in one of the following: AIS 4143, ANTH 4143, SOC 4143.
LAS Course: Yes
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SOC 4153 - Archaeology of North America
CIP Code: 450301
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Cross-listed: AIS 4153, ANTH 4153.
Note: Credit can only be earned in one of the following: AIS 4153, ANTH 4153, SOC 4153.
LAS Course: Yes
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SOC 4163 - The Magical Worldview
CIP Code: 450201
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Cross-listed: AIS 4163, ANTH 4163.
Note: Credit can only be earned in one of the following: AIS 4163, ANTH 4163, SOC 4163.
LAS Course: Yes
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SOC 4173 - Indians of the Plains
CIP Code: 450201
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Cross-listed: AIS 4173, ANTH 4173.
Note: Credit can only be earned in one of the following: AIS 4173, ANTH 4173, SOC 4173.
LAS Course: Yes
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SOC 4183 - Ancient Mesoamerica
CIP Code: 451101
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Cross-listed: AIS 4183, ANTH 4183.
Note: Credit can only be earned in one of the following: AIS 4183, ANTH 4183, SOC 4183.
LAS Course: Yes
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SOC 4223 - Criminology
CIP Code: 450401
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Cross-listed: CR J 4223.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both CR J 4223 and SOC 4223.
LAS Course: Yes
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SOC 4313 - Social Research Methods
CIP Code: 451101
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
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.
LAS Course: Yes
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SOC 4373 - American Indian Spirituality
CIP Code: 451101
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Cross-listed: AIS 4373, ANTH 4373.
Note: Credit can only be earned in one of the following: AIS 4373, ANTH 4373, SOC 4373.
LAS Course: Yes
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SOC 4401 - Honors Research IV
CIP Code: 451101
Description: All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity. All other students are expected to attend.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: SOC 4402 Honors Research III.
Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
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SOC 4402 - Honors Research III
CIP Code: 451101
Description: Completion of honors thesis, artistic composition or other scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: SOC 3402 Honors Research II.
Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
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SOC 4423 - Urban Sociology
CIP Code: 451101
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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SOC 4453 - Environmental Sociology
CIP Code: 451101
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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SOC 4513 - Social Psychology
CIP Code: 422707
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: Three hours of Sociology or Psychology.
LAS Course: Yes
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SOC 4533 - Sociology of Gender
CIP Code: 451101
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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SOC 4613 - Sociological Theory
CIP Code: 451101
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SOC 1113 Introduction to Sociology.
LAS Course: Yes
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SOC 4713 - Social Change
CIP Code: 451101
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SOC 1113 Introduction to Sociology.
LAS Course: Yes
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SOC 4723 - Social Stratification
CIP Code: 451101
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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SOC 4813 - Death and Dying
CIP Code: 451101
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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SOC 4833 - Aging in Other Cultures
CIP Code: 451101
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Cross-listed: ANTH 4833.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both ANTH 4833 and SOC 4833.
LAS Course: Yes
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SOC 4853 - Medical Sociology
CIP Code: 451101
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SOC 1113 Introduction to Sociology.
LAS Course: Yes
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SOC 4911 - Independent Study
CIP Code: 451101
Description: Individual research or reading project with a selected faculty member. Content of course may vary with needs and interests of student.
Credit Hours: 1
Note: May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of three credit hours.
LAS Course: Yes
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SOC 4951 - Professional Seminar
CIP Code: 451101
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions: Sociology major in final semester.
Note: Graded as Pass/Fail.
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SOC 4993 - Practicum
CIP Code: 451101
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
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
Description: 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).
Credit Hours: 3
Note: Native and heritage speakers of Spanish and students who studied the language in high school should contact the department for appropriate placement.
LAS Course: Yes
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SPAN 1123 - Elementary Spanish II
Description: 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).
Credit Hours: 3
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
LAS Course: Yes
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SPAN 2010 - Seminar
Description: These courses in Spanish language emphasize individual needs. Course approach may involve lectures, research and/or travel.
Credit Hours: 1-3
Restrictions: Instructor permission.
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
LAS Course: Yes
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SPAN 2113 - Intermediate Spanish I
Description: 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).
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SPAN 1123 Elementary Spanish II.
LAS Course: Yes
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SPAN 2123 - Intermediate Spanish II
CIP Code: 160905
Description: This course is 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SPAN 2113 Intermediate Spanish I.
LAS Course: Yes
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SPAN 2313 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SPAN 2113 Intermediate Spanish I.
LAS Course: Yes
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SPAN 2990 - Special Topics
Description: This series of courses provides specialized study of Spanish language or Hispanic culture.
Credit Hours: 1-3
Restrictions: Instructor permission.
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be taken with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
LAS Course: Yes
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SPAN 3113 - Advanced Composition & Conversation I
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II.
LAS Course: Yes
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SPAN 3123 - Advanced Composition and Conversation II
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SPAN 3113 Advanced Composition & Conversation I.
LAS Course: Yes
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SPAN 3223 - Latino Cultures of the US
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II.
LAS Course: Yes
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SPAN 3401 - Honors Research I
Description: Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
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SPAN 3402 - Honors Research II
Description: Research and development of scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: SPAN 3401 Honors Research I.
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
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SPAN 3503 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II.
LAS Course: Yes
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SPAN 4043 - Methods of Teaching World Languages
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
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
CIP Code: 160905
Description: 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 comparisons.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II and three hours of upper-division Spanish.
LAS Course: Yes
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SPAN 4213 - Culture and Civilization of Spain
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II and three hours of upper-division Spanish.
LAS Course: Yes
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SPAN 4223 - Culture and Civilization of Spanish America
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II and three hours of upper-division Spanish.
LAS Course: Yes
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SPAN 4330 - Special Topics
Description: This series of courses provides specialized study of Spanish language or Hispanic culture or literature.
Credit Hours: 1-3
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.
LAS Course: Yes
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SPAN 4401 - Honors Research IV
Description: All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity. All other students are expected to attend.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: SPAN 4402 Honors Research III.
Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
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SPAN 4402 - Honors Research III
Description: Completion of honors theses, artistic composition or other scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: SPAN 3402 Honors Research II.
Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
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SPAN 4410 - Seminar
Description: This course is a focused study in Spanish language and literature, with emphasis on individual needs.
Credit Hours: 1-3
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.
LAS Course: Yes
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SPAN 4503 - Survey of Spanish Literature
CIP Code: 160905
Description: A survey of the major works of Peninsular 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II and SPAN 3503 Introduction to Hispanic Literature.
LAS Course: Yes
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SPAN 4553 - Survey of Spanish-American Literature
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II and SPAN 3503 Introduction to Hispanic Literature.
LAS Course: Yes
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SPAN 4573 - Survey of Spanish Linguistics
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II and three hours of upper-division Spanish.
LAS Course: Yes
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SPAN 4951 - Senior Seminar
Description: 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).
Credit Hours: 1
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.
LAS Course: Yes
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SPED 3113 - Survey of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Description: Review of the history of intellectual disabilities, study of classification, diagnosis, characteristics, and etiology of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA
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SPED 3313 - American Sign Language I
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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SPED 3323 - American Sign Language II
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SPED 3313 American Sign Language I with a minimum grade of C or instructor permission.
LAS Course: Yes
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SPED 3333 - American Sign Language III
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
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
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SPED 3333 American Sign Language III with a minimum grade of C or instructor permission.
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SPED 3353 - Deaf Culture
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
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SPED 3363 - Community/Career Seminar in American Sign Language
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
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
Description: Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
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SPED 3402 - Honors Research II
Description: Research and development of scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: SPED 3401 Honors Research I.
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
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SPED 3411 - American Sign Language Lab I
CIP Code: 131011
Description: Students gain experience and practice using ASL’s manual fingerspelled alphabet and the foundational handshapes and numbering systems needed for comprehension.
Credit Hours: 1
Lab / Studio contact hours per week: 2
Co-requisite: SPED 3313 American Sign Language I.
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SPED 3421 - American Sign Language Lab II
CIP Code: 131011
Description: Students further develop receptive and expressive skills in ASL for authentic situations to begin the development of American Sign language fluency.
Credit Hours: 1
Lab / Studio contact hours per week: 2
Co-requisite: SPED 3323 American Sign Language II.
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SPED 3431 - American Sign Language Lab III
CIP Code: 131011
Description: Students practice receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language (ASL) for conversational, instructional, and artistic situations.
Credit Hours: 1
Lab / Studio contact hours per week: 2
Co-requisite: SPED 3333 American Sign Language III.
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SPED 3441 - American Sign Language Lab IV
CIP Code: 131011
Description: Students further apply receptive and expressive skills in ASL for conversational, instructional, and artistic (formal and informal) situations including an expanded emphasis on expressive skills.
Credit Hours: 1
Lab / Studio contact hours per week: 2
Co-requisite: SPED 3343 American Sign Language IV
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SPED 4063 - Behavior Management of Individuals with Exceptionalities
Description: Considers the principles and procedures of behavioral adaptation of children with exceptionalities.
Credit Hours: 3
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
Description: Implementation and writing of IEPs and curriculum modification for individuals in special education.
Credit Hours: 3
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
Description: Review of the history of learning disabilities, study of identification, diagnosis, etiology, cognitive processing, and interventions, modifications and accommodations for individuals with learning disabilities.
Credit Hours: 3
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
CIP Code: 131001
Description: Students in this course will identify contributions of historical features, legal aspects, analysis of current/future trends and issues related to special education. Students will also learn how to apply trauma informed instruction strategies specifically for students with disabilities who have experienced trauma. An understanding toward the characteristics of varying disabilities, student Individualized Educational Plans (IEP), Response to Intervention (RTI), classroom assessment, IEP progress monitoring, and accountability assessment will also be addressed.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture contact hours per week: 3
Prerequisite: EDUC 3113 Educational Psychology and EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment.
Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA.
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SPED 4223 - Instructional Design and Curriculum for Students with Disabilities
CIP Code: 131011
Description: Students learn principles of instructional design, student characteristics and assessment for students with disabilities in a variety of general and special education settings. Students will gain knowledge of research-based instruction and skill in using data collection to make decisions about IEPs and student progress.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: EDUC 3113 Educational Psychology and EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment.
Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA.
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SPED 4233 - Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities
CIP Code: 131011
Description: Students learn how to develop instructional strategies and effective techniques for teaching students with disabilities, target remediation and progress of skills focused around an academic curriculum in a variety of general and special education settings. Special emphasis will be on reading remediation and the development of language arts instructional methods. An observational field experience will be included in order to experience developing a Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan.
Credit Hours: 3
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 2.50 GPA.
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SPED 4242 - Collaboration and Transition Planning of Students with Disabilities
CIP Code: 131011
Description: Students learn the intrapersonal/interpersonal characteristics which serve students with disabilities, how to advocate for students with disabilities, communicate with IEP teams, and collaborate with all other service providers. Students will learn effective planning procedures to guide students with disabilities during transitional phases that include curricular, interagency, self-determination, and family aspects of transition.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: EDUC 3113 Educational Psychology and EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment.
Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA.
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SPED 4253 - Instructional Evaluations and Implementation for Students with Disabilities
CIP Code: 131011
Description: Students will learn how to design, implement, and evaluate curriculum and instructional strategies for students with disabilities in public school general and special education settings. Students will apply their knowledge in an integrated field experience where they demonstrate 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: EDUC 3113 Educational Psychology and EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment.
Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA.
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SPED 4263 - Assistive Technology Strategies and Universal Design for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
CIP Code: 131011
Description: Students will learn 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). Students will also learn characteristics, identification, history, causes, interventions, and current issues regarding students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: EDUC 3113 Educational Psychology and EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment.
Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA.
Note: GC
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SPED 4401 - Honors Research IV
Description: All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity. All other students are expected to attend.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: SPED 4402 Honors Research III.
Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
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SPED 4402 - Honors Research III
Description: Completion of honors thesis, artistic composition or other scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 2
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
Description: The course will give an overview of all areas of exceptionality. Emphasis will be given to the integration of special education and general education.
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Completion of 45 hours.
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SPED 4483 - Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Special Education
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA.
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SPED 4540 - Seminar in Individual Studies
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 1-2
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
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA.
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SPED 4563 - Methods and Case Studies in Special Education
Description: A review of educational programming and curriculum development for individuals with exceptionalities.
Credit Hours: 3
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
Description: Development of educational plans for individuals in special education through the administration and interpretation of diagnostic instruments.
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA and fully admitted to Teacher Education.
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SPED 5203 - Evidence-Based Strategies & Curriculum Design for Students with ASD
CIP Code: 131001
Description: Teacher candidates will gain knowledge and implement evidence-based academic, behavioral, functional, and social strategies effective for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Teacher candidates will learn to design curriculum based off the individual needs of students, state standards, and appropriate placement options. Teachers will create and implement Individualized Education Plans for students with ASD.
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program. Credit may not be earned toward the bachelor’s degree for both SPED 4223 Instructional Design and Curriculum for Students with Disabilities and SPED 5203 Evidence-Based Strategies & Curriculum Design for Students with ASD.
Note: UC
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SPED 5323 - Response to Intervention and Assessment of Students with ASD
CIP Code: 131001
Description: Teacher candidates will understand the identification and psychological evaluation procedures required for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other disabilities to become eligible for special education services. Teacher candidates will also learn about the Response to Intervention process necessary for effective evaluations.
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program. Credit may not be earned toward the bachelor’s degree for both SPED 4253 Instructional Evaluations and Implementation for Students with Disabilities and SPED 5323 Response to Intervention and Assessment with Students with ASD.
Note: UC
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SPED 5812 - Seminar: Administration of Special Education Programs
CIP Code: 131001
Description: Teacher candidates will learn the responsibilities of a Local Education Agent, laws and policies of special education, budgetary needs for special education programs, and how to direct a special education program for an individual school or school district.
Credit Hours: 2
Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program. Credit may not be earned toward the bachelor’s degree for both SPED 4242 Collaboration and Transition Planning of Students with Disabilities and SPED 5812 Seminar Administration of Special Education Programs.
Note: UC
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SLP 2113 - Accent Modification for Non-English Speakers
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
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SLP 3213 - Language Disorders in Children
Description: A study of the clinical point-of-view approach to various types of language deviations.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SLP 3813 Language Development.
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SLP 3223 - Clinical Phonetics
Description: A detailed study of the specific anatomical process in producing sounds.
Credit Hours: 3
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SLP 3313 - Introduction to Communication Disorders
Description: A survey of the field of speech/language pathology. Emphasis is placed on characteristics, etiology, diagnosis and treatment of various communication disorders.
Credit Hours: 3
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SLP 3363 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Mechanism
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
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SLP 3401 - Honors Research I
Description: Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
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SLP 3402 - Honors Research II
Description: Research and development of scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: SLP 3401 Honors Research I.
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
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SLP 3413 - Hearing Science
Description: Anatomy and physiology of the hearing mechanism; nature of sound; overview of hearing, hearing loss, hearing disorders & screening procedures.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SLP 3313 Intro to Communication Disorders.
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SLP 3443 - Materials and Methods for Clinical Practices
Description: Presentation of procedures for S clinicians in clinic. Procedures include: Philosophy of learning, reinforcement techniques, therapy techniques and paperwork.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SLP 3213 Language Disorders in Children and SLP 3313 Intro to Communication Disorders or concurrent enrollment.
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SLP 3532 - Supervised Clinical Practicum
Description: 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
Credit Hours: 2
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SLP 3632 - Introduction to Speech Correction
Description: Initial course in the diagnosis and treatment of children with various types of speech inadequacies.
Credit Hours: 2
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SLP 3813 - Language Development
CIP Code: 510203
Description: 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.
Credit Hours: 3
Note: GC
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