Apr 19, 2024  
2019-20 NSU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-20 NSU Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 

Political Science

  
  • POLS 4000 - Workshop #


    CIP Code:

    Description: A concentrated study on a particular aspect of contemporary political problems. The problem studied may be in domestic politics or in international and world politics.

    Credit Hours: 1-3
    Contact Hours:

    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • POLS 4010 - Independent Studies #


    CIP Code:

    Description: For students interested in pursuing either a research or reading project; the content will vary with the needs and interests of those who enroll.

    Credit Hours: 1-3
    Contact Hours:

    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be taken with different topics for a maximum of three credit hours.
  
  • POLS 4133 - Southern Politics #


    CIP Code:

    Description: Students will learn about the politics and political party system of the Southern states in terms of its origin, nature, distribution of power, and impact on national politics; as well as the nature and place of the South in American politics. Primary emphases will be on issues of race and economy in the Southern social structure and how they inform party politics.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • POLS 4153 - Regional Politics #


    CIP Code:

    Description: Course will analyze the politics of selected world regions, focusing on domestic political issues of individual countries and their relations with countries within that region. The regions examined will vary.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Note: May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • POLS 4163 - Political Development #


    CIP Code:

    Description: Examines the varied issues of political, economic, and social change in “developed” and “developing” regions of the world. The primary focus of study is on the issues surrounding democracy and democratization.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • POLS 4183 - Political Propaganda #


    CIP Code:

    Description: A study of political propaganda and methods of political persuasion throughout history, with special emphasis on wartime propaganda and the use of modern technology in various means of political persuasion.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • POLS 4213 - Political Parties #


    CIP Code:

    Description: A survey of the origin and development of political parties in the United States; the nature and role of political parties in a democracy; an analysis of contemporary issues and party policies.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • POLS 4233 - Interest Groups in U.S. Politics #


    CIP Code:

    Description: An analysis of interest groups, their organizational structure, and their relation to our political system and to the public interest.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • POLS 4253 - Public Opinion and Political Behavior #


    CIP Code:

    Description: Theories of public opinion and propaganda; the formation, management, and measurement of political attitudes; behavior of men and groups in politics.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • POLS 4263 - Politics and the American Indian #


    CIP Code:

    Description: An analysis of United States Indian treaty relations and the fulfillment of treaty obligations; American Indian involvement in American political processes; Contemporary Indian protest movements from the perspective of the legitimacy of American political remedies to solve Indian grievances.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Cross-listed: AIS 4263.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both AIS 4263 and POLS 4263.
  
  • POLS 4273 - Race and Politics #


    CIP Code:

    Description: Students will learn about ethnic and racial minority groups in the American political process; interest group, leadership, and systemic approaches to representation; and how the historical and systemic characteristics of the structures and processes of American political institutions affect the efforts of minority groups to secure political influence.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • POLS 4283 - Campaigns and Elections #


    CIP Code:

    Description: An examination of the past and present roles and significance of campaigns, elections, and electoral politics in the American political process.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • POLS 4293 - Political Communication and the Media #


    CIP Code:

    Description: Students will learn how the media - as instruments of political communication and opinion leadership as well as tools of political influence and control - influence political participation, election campaigns, government, policy making, and the prospects for democratic deliberation.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • POLS 4401 - Honors Research IV


    CIP Code:

    Description: All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity.  All other students are expected to attend.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: POLS 4402 Honors Research III.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • POLS 4402 - Honors Research III


    CIP Code:

    Description: Completion of honors thesis, artistic composition or other scholarly activity.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: POLS 3402 Honors Research II.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • POLS 4413 - American Foreign Policy #


    CIP Code:

    Description: Analysis of foreign policy-making concentrating on the major issues of the post-1945 period. Earlier periods highlighted to identify trends in policy and policy-making. Particular emphasis on the crucial role of national perception in international affairs.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • POLS 4533 - Contemporary Political Theory #


    CIP Code:

    Description: A description and analysis of democracy, liberalism, conservatism, socialism, communism, and fascism.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • POLS 4543 - Philosophy of Law #


    CIP Code:

    Description: Students will learn about the philosophical foundations of law and legal systems, including what law is, the law’s relationship with morality, how judges apply law, and the philosophical underpinnings of the various types of law.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • POLS 4573 - American Political Thought #


    CIP Code:

    Description: An historical analysis of American social, political, and philosophical concepts from Puritanism to the present.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • POLS 4603 - Topics in Global Issues


    CIP Code:

    Description: Students analyze the causes and effects of important issues of political, economic, and social change at the local, national, regional, and global scales.  Students critically compare approaches to addressing international challenges.  Students evaluate political measures taken and outcomes observed.  This course is writing-intensive and requires a substantial research paper.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: POLS 2313 Introduction to International Relations and POLS 2353 Introduction to Comparative Politics.
    Note: Course may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • POLS 4633 - Public Personnel Administration #


    CIP Code:

    Description: Analyzes the role of manpower in complex public organizations. It covers three inter-related topics: traditional public personnel administration, and collective bargaining in the public sector. Emphasis given to those areas important in managing human behavior in public organizations.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • POLS 4653 - Public Finance and Budgeting #


    CIP Code:

    Description: A survey of public finance and budgeting-government revenues and expenditures, debt, and fiscal policy. Focuses on the various levels of government-how they obtain money through taxation, borrowing, etc., and what they spend revenues on. Considerable time devoted to federal fiscal policy and its effects on other units of government.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • POLS 4733 - Constitutional Law I #


    CIP Code:

    Description: Students will learn about the powers of government (state and federal); the relation between federal and state authority; the relation between the branches of the federal government; and limitations on government authority; through examination of Supreme Court decisions and opinions.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • POLS 4833 - Constitutional Law II #


    CIP Code: 451002

    Description: Students learn about civil and political rights including: equality, freedom of speech and religion, criminal procedures, privacy rights, and voting rights, through examination of Supreme Court decisions and opinions.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • POLS 4953 - POLS Senior Seminar: The Research Process #


    CIP Code:

    Description: This course is designed to serve as a capstone experience for political science majors.  Each student will engage in the research process - starting with a research question, a research design, the collection and analysis of data and hypotheses testing, and ending with the completion of a high quality research paper.  Students will be encouraged to present their work at Northeastern State University’s Undergraduate Research Day, participate on a panel at the Oklahoma Political Science Association’s annual conference, and submit their research papers to an academic journal. 

     

     

    Credit Hours: 3
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  • POLS 4971 - Political Science Capstone #


    CIP Code: 451001

    Description: Students think, read, and write critically and quantitatively about political issues and institutions as well as complete a civic engagement or volunteer service requirement to apply what they learn in ways that make their local, state, national, and international communities better places to live.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours: Other: 1

    Restrictions: Restricted to students majoring in Political Science with at least 27 earned hours of POLS.
  
  • POLS 4990 - Public Service Internship


    CIP Code:

    Description: Practical experience in an approved public agency or office. Procedures are outlined in the Internship Manual obtained from the Internship Coordinator. 

    Credit Hours: 1-6
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: 12 hours of Political Science.
    Restrictions: Political Science major with junior standing or above and Internship Coordinator and Department Chair permission.
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours of internship. Graded as Pass/Fail.

Preprofessional Health

  
  • PPH 3001 - Introduction to Health Careers


    CIP Code: 511199

    Description: Students explore a variety of health career opportunities. Student will be visited by program directors and admissions counselors from around the state talk with the class about what it takes to get into a particular health program. The one credit hour course will be delivered in an 8-week format with pass/fail grading.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours: Lecture: 1


Psychology

  
  • PSYC 1003 - Introduction to Human Behavior #


    CIP Code: 420101

    Description: Emotions, their development, control, and relationship to bodily and mental health; physiological factors affecting mental stability and a discussion of important personal problems.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Note: Does not count as major credit.
  
  • PSYC 1113 - Introduction to Psychology #


    CIP Code: 420101

    Description: The basic facts and principles of the mental, emotional, physical, and psychological theories and the importance of psychology in our modern society.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Note: This course is a prerequisite for all higher numbered psychology courses.
  
  • PSYC 2023 - Life-Span Development #


    CIP Code: 420101

    Description: The study of current theory and research in human psychological development from conception to death. Course includes the effects of biological and environmental influences on physical, cognitive, perceptual, moral, social, and emotional development.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology or instructor permission.
  
  • PSYC 3213 - Psychology as a Career and Profession


    CIP Code: 420101

    Description: An exploration of careers, graduate study, and professions in Psychology and related fields.  Topics include decision-making about possible futures; understanding opportunities with bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees; and preparing now to enhance options for life after graduation.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology or instructor permission.
    Restrictions: Psychology major.
    Note: Not for Psychology minor credit.
  
  • PSYC 3223 - Psychology of the Minority Experience #


    CIP Code:

    Description: A combinatorial analysis of the affective, cognitive, and developmental impact that differing cultural perspectives may have on an individual.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology or instructor permission.
  
  • PSYC 3233 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology #


    CIP Code:

    Description: Application of principles, methods, and findings from psychological research to pertinent industrial problems. Emphasis on personnel selection, placement, evaluation, motivation, development, training, worker efficiency and job satisfaction, human engineering, and professional ethics.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology or instructor permission.
  
  • PSYC 3243 - Introduction to Counseling#


    CIP Code:

    Description: An introduction to the counseling profession, including a review of the profession’s history; its place in the mental health field; its major specialty areas; and the profession’s major theoretical, methodological, and ethical positions.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology or instructor permission.
    Restrictions: Junior standing or above.
  
  • PSYC 3323 - Psychology of Adolescence #


    CIP Code:

    Description: The normal child and his development through youth into adulthood. General problems of physical, mental, social, and emotional control.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology or instructor permission.
  
  • PSYC 3353 - Positive Psychology#


    CIP Code:

    Description: This course surveys the positive aspects of human functioning.  Topics include positive emotions and traits, the influence of work and relationships on happiness, coping and resilience, spirituality and well-being, and diversity in optimal functioning.  The theories and methods underlying this field of inquiry also are examined, as are the implications of positive psychology for psychotherapy and education.  Students explore these topics in depth by discussing and writing about the issues and their implications for the study of human thought and behavior and for everyday life.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology or instructor permission.
  
  • PSYC 3401 - Honors Research I


    CIP Code:

    Description: Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours:

    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • PSYC 3402 - Honors Research II


    CIP Code:

    Description: Research and development of scholarly activity.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 3401 Honors Research I.
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • PSYC 3453 - Cognitive Psychology #


    CIP Code: 422701

    Description: Students explore the stages of cognitive development and how each relates to understanding and coping. Students identify psychological constructs of information processing, problem solving, creativity, and logical and abstract thought.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology or instructor permission.
  
  • PSYC 3463 - Theories of Learning #


    CIP Code: 420101

    Description: Students investigate the processes by which organisms acquire and modify behavior in responding to their environment with emphasis on theories and principles of learning, classical and operant conditioning, and observational learning.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology or instructor permission.
  
  • PSYC 3553 - Psychological Statistics #


    CIP Code: 422708

    Description: Students will understand descriptive and inferential analyses emphasizing hypothesis testing and parametric procedures for quantitative data. Included are: T-tests, 1 & 2 way ANOVA’s correlation and regression, Chi-Square analyses and other nonparametric procedures. Specific applications for experimental research are emphasized.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology and MATH 1313 Elementary Statistics or MATH 1473 Applied Mathematics or MATH 1513 College Algebra or a Math ACT score of 23 or higher, or instructor permission.
  
  • PSYC 3574 - Experimental Psychology with Lab #


    CIP Code:

    Description: Study of the scientific method and ethics in psychological research.  Quantitative and qualitative methods as well as descriptive and inferential analyses are explored with emphasis on experimental designs and validity.  Lab (2 hours per week) focuses on using the literature of the field, planning and conducting research studies, analyzing findings, and writing research reports in APA-style.

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology and PSYC 3553 Psychological Statistics or instructor permission.
    Co-requisite: PSYC 3574L Experimental Psychology Lab.
  
  • PSYC 3901 - Workshop in Psychology #


    CIP Code: 420101

    Description: Provides an overview of a psychological topic or research area of current or special interest.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours:

    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be taken with different topics for a maximum of four credit hours.
  
  • PSYC 4033 - Behavior Analysis and Management #


    CIP Code:

    Description: An introduction to behavior observation and assessment techniques, and the techniques of applied behavior analysis. Students will learn to observe and assess individuals in their natural environments and to implement individualized behavior change strategies.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology and PSYC 2023 Life-Span Development or instructor permission.
  
  • PSYC 4043 - Physiological Psychology #


    CIP Code:

    Description: A study of the physiological bases for behavior.  A survey of neurophysiology with emphasis placed upon sensory and motor processes, and the effect which emotion and motivation have upon the organization of behavior.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology and PSYC 3574 Experimental Psychology with Lab or instructor permission.
  
  • PSYC 4053 - Psychology of Human Resource Development #


    CIP Code:

    Description: Psychological aspects of human resource development in terms of training, development, and education where learning and transfer of learning are key to the developmental processes.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology or instructor permission.
  
  • PSYC 4133 - Psychology of Infancy and Childhood #


    CIP Code:

    Description: An examination of development from conception, infancy, preschool years to childhood with emphasis in the areas of physical, cognitive, social and personality development, including exploration of attachment, developmental and behavioral disorders.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology or instructor permission.
  
  • PSYC 4153 - Abnormal Psychology #


    CIP Code:

    Description: A basic overview of abnormal human behavior. Includes history of assessment and treatment of the mentally disordered, types of abnormalities, and current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology or instructor permission.
  
  • PSYC 4223 - Mental Tests and Measurements #


    CIP Code:

    Description: Group intelligence testing including a critical study of various tests, their administration, statistical procedures, and newer concepts relating to measurements and statistics.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology and PSYC 3553 Psychological Statistics or instructor permission.
  
  • PSYC 4323 - Sensation & Perception #


    CIP Code:

    Description: The study of sensory and perceptual processes including color, form, space, depth, and movement. Emphasis is placed on research at the physiological and psychophysical level.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology or instructor permission.
  
  • PSYC 4343 - Psychology of Human Sexuality #


    CIP Code:

    Description: A comprehensive study of the crucial problems involved in understanding human sexuality. Designed to provide scientific information in the following areas: sexual anatomy and physiology, sexual response and motivation, psycho-sexual dynamics, psychological and sociological phenomena of human sexuality, sexual dysfunctions, aberrations, eroticisms, mythology, sexercises, sexual behavior patterns, marital and sexual communications, impotency, contraception, and venereal diseases.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology or instructor permission.
  
  • PSYC 4363 - Adult Development and Aging #


    CIP Code:

    Description: Designed to study the various aspects of aging from a theoretical and empirical research perspective. This course will explore developmental stages and tasks to include the psychological, biological/neurological, social and spiritual aspects associated with adulthood and aging.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology or instructor permission.
  
  • PSYC 4401 - Honors Research IV


    CIP Code: 420101

    Description: All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity.  All other students are expected to attend.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 4402 Honors Research III.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • PSYC 4402 - Honors Research III


    CIP Code:

    Description: Completion of honors thesis, artistic composition or other scholarly activity.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 3402 Honors Research II.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • PSYC 4420 - Directed Study & Readings #


    CIP Code:

    Description: Independent study in psychology under the direction of faculty by arrangement for topic not offered in the regularly scheduled curriculum.

    Credit Hours: 1-3
    Contact Hours:

    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be taken for a maximum of three credit hours. Letter-graded.
  
  • PSYC 4450 - Special Topics in Psychology #


    CIP Code: 420101

    Description: Students will explore in-depth a current topic in psychology not offered in the regularly scheduled curriculum.

    Credit Hours: 1-6
    Contact Hours:

    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated provided the topic is different each time.
  
  • PSYC 4470 - Directed Research #


    CIP Code:

    Description: Research in psychology under the direction of faculty by arrangement offered for up to 3 credit hours per semester.

    Credit Hours: 1-3
    Contact Hours:

    Restrictions: Instructor permission.
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours. Letter-graded.
  
  • PSYC 4513 - History and Systems of Psychology #


    CIP Code: 420101

    Description: Students participate in a survey of the historical background of modern psychology with emphasis on the classical systems of psychology. The development of the schools of psychological thought and a comparison between the schools will be stressed.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 3574 Experimental Psychology with Lab and PSYC 4043 Physiological Psychology or instructor permission.
    Restrictions: Successful completion of 30 hours of upper-level (3000/4000) psychology courses.
  
  • PSYC 4523 - Psychological Consumer Behavior #


    CIP Code:

    Description: The study of the psychological aspects of consumer beliefs and behavior, including the importance and effects of mass media. Emphasis will be placed on communication techniques for effecting change in individual cognition, and the corresponding influence on society at large.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology or instructor permission.
  
  • PSYC 4563 - Psychology of Personality #


    CIP Code:

    Description: Nature, development, assessment, and adjustment of personality from infancy to maturity. An analysis of the organized dynamic behavior of the individual. Emphasis placed on Freudian, Neo-Freudian, Humanistic, Cognitive, Learning, Trait, and Social theories of personality.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology or instructor permission. 
  
  • PSYC 4673 - Social Psychology #


    CIP Code: 422707

    Description: Students learn the impact of social and cultural forces upon individual behavior and cognition with attention to social perception, attributions and judgments, social stimulus situations, and group processes.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology or instructor permission.
  
  • PSYC 4903 - Psychology Capstone


    CIP Code:

    Description: A course in which Psychology majors apply knowledge and skills gained throughout their undergraduate education in a final experience in the major.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: PSYC 2023 Life-Span Development, PSYC 4043 Physiological Psychology, and PSYC 4513 History and Systems of Psychology or instructor permission.
    Restrictions: Psychology major.
    Note: Enrollment follows or may be concurrent with a completion of all other Psychology degree requirements. Credit is not available for the minor in Psychology.

Reading

  
  • READ 1113 - Developmental Reading


    CIP Code:

    Description: Complete reading ability diagnosis.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • READ 2113 - Developmental Reading


    CIP Code:

    Description: An extension of READ 1113; instruction and practice related to the diagnosis and program established in READ1113. A personalized reading improvement program for the college student.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: READ 1113 Developmental Reading.
  
  • READ 3143 - The Reading Process


    CIP Code:

    Description: An in-depth study of theories of reading as a psycholinguistic process to include graphemic, morphemic, semantical, syntactical cueing systems, and the thought processes of the learner, as well as the varied styles of writing. Emphasis will be on improving the student’s knowledge and execution of the reading process.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • READ 3151 - Seminar in Reading Improvement


    CIP Code:

    Description: Designed to facilitate intensive study in personal reading improvement.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours:

  
  • READ 3251 - Seminar in Reading Improvement


    CIP Code:

    Description: Designed to facilitate intensive study in personal reading improvement.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours:

  
  • READ 3351 - Seminar in Reading Improvement


    CIP Code:

    Description: Designed to facilitate intensive study in personal reading improvement.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours:

  
  • READ 3443 - Phonics Approach in the Teaching of Reading


    CIP Code:

    Description: A course designed for elementary teachers approaching the teaching of reading, spelling, and speech phonically.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • READ 4013 - Content Literacy K-8


    CIP Code:

    Description: An introduction to classroom techniques for helping children K-8 use reading and writing to gain knowledge in a subject area.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Restrictions: Completion of 45 credit hours.
  
  • READ 4023 - Reading and Language Development of the Young Child


    CIP Code: 131315

    Description: A  methods and materials course dealing with the specific skills, materials, techniques, and methods involved in the development of language and teaching of reading to the young child: nursery through third grade. The student will be able to interpret information about young children and then use approaches in teaching language and reading which apply to the unique developmental needs of the young child.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I and READ 4013 Content Literacy K-8 with a minimum grade of C. Concurrent Enrollment in READ 4013 is allowed.
    Restrictions: Minimum 2.75 GPA.
  
  • READ 4063 - Introduction to Reading and Writing Assessment


    CIP Code:

    Description: An introductory course designed to acquaint students with procedures for classroom-based assessment of reading and writing processes. Emphasis is on using multiple, ongoing assessment information to inform instruction.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I, READ 4013 Content Literacy K-8,  READ 4023 Reading and Language Development of the Young Child with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment in READ 4023.
    Restrictions: Minimum 2.75 GPA and full admission to Teacher Education.

Recreation

  
  • REC 2222 - Camp Recreation


    CIP Code:

    Description: Organization of camping and hiking excursions; campfire programs and camp games: handicrafts.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours:

  
  • REC 3212 - Recreational Leadership


    CIP Code:

    Description: Organization and leadership or recreational activities for all age groups.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours:

  
  • REC 3222 - Organization, Administration, and Supervision of Recreation


    CIP Code:

    Description: Basic principles of organization, administration, and supervision of a school and public recreational program.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours:

  
  • REC 3553 - Wilderness First Aid and Risk Management


    CIP Code: 310505

    Description: Students employ various medical protocols and risk management principals as related to wilderness first aid and risk management procedures as they apply to outdoor recreational leadership. Certification through American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid is optional but not required for successful completion of this course.   

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours: 3

  
  • REC 4112 - Community Recreation


    CIP Code:

    Description: A study of the organization of community recreation with emphasis on community recreation programs and facilities.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours:

  
  • REC 4212 - Therapeutic Recreation


    CIP Code:

    Description: This course gives the student an overview of recreational possibilities for persons with special needs. The ADA law serves as a basis for prescription.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours:

  
  • REC 4223 - Recreation Field Experience


    CIP Code:

    Description: This course involves a supervised, practical work experience in a variety of recreationally oriented settings.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • REC 4500 - Internship in Recreation


    CIP Code:

    Description: This course involves supervised, practical work experience in an approved recreational enterprise designed for internship experiences.

    Credit Hours: 1-6
    Contact Hours:


Religious Studies

  
  • REL 2113 - Introduction to the Old Testament #


    CIP Code:

    Description: Study of background of the Old Testament including origin, growth, social, economic, and religious development of central concepts, leading personalities, and the process by which it has come to us as viewed in the light of modern scholarship.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • REL 2223 - Life and Teachings of Jesus #


    CIP Code:

    Description: A thorough study of the life and teachings of the historical Jesus. The course will cover the study surrounding the birth, ministry, and death of Jesus.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • REL 2443 - Introduction to the New Testament #


    CIP Code:

    Description: Study of background of the New Testament including origin, growth, social, economic, and religious development of central concepts, leading personalities, and the process by which it has come to us as viewed in the light of modern scholarship.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • REL 2553 - Comparative Religion #


    CIP Code:

    Description: The principal world religions, with general comparisons.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • REL 3100 - Seminar in Religious Studies #


    CIP Code:

    Description: Designed to permit the examination of various areas of emphasis in religious study. Specific area of focus will be indicated at time of offering.

    Credit Hours: 1-3
    Contact Hours:

    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • REL 3200 - Seminar in Religious Studies #


    CIP Code:

    Description: Designed to permit the examination of various areas of emphasis in religious study. Specific area of focus will be indicated at time of offering.

    Credit Hours: 1-3
    Contact Hours:

    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be taken with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.

Russian

  
  • RUS 1113 - Elementary Russian I #


    CIP Code:

    Description: Pronunciation, elements of grammar, easy readings, and composition.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • RUS 1123 - Elementary Russian II #


    CIP Code:

    Description: Grammar and pronunciation, reading, composition and oral-aural practice.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: RUS 1113 Elementary Russian I.
  
  • RUS 2002 - Russian Culture#


    CIP Code:

    Description: Basic knowledge of the peoples of the world who speak Russian. Includes emphasis on customs, traditions, and cultural heritage. Course approach involves lectures, research, and/or travel.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours:


Safety Management

  
  • SAFM 3083 - Fire Protection Management


    CIP Code:

    Description: A study of fire protection systems, topics to include but not restricted to management of fire protection resources and physical, chemical, and electrical hazards in the industrial plant. Other areas of fire protection may be included.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • SAFM 3403 - Safety Administration and Programs


    CIP Code:

    Description: This course covers the Regulatory Compliance components required for an Industrial Operation. Topics include crisis management, hazard communication, employee assistance programs, worker’s compensation, record keeping, accident investigation, training requirements, and incentive programs.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • SAFM 3413 - Applied Safety Engineering


    CIP Code:

    Description: Covers technical information vital to the safety and health professional. Topics include design, construction and maintenance of industrial facilities, handling of materials and storage and industrial machinery.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • SAFM 3423 - Industrial Hygiene


    CIP Code:

    Description: Presents principles and practices of environmental hazard recognition, assessment and control of hazards, industrial hygiene programs and government regulations and compliance.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • SAFM 4413 - Machine and Materials Safety


    CIP Code:

    Description: A continuation of Applied Safety Engineering. Topics include industrial machinery, processing of industrial materials, energy source safety and management, and fire protection.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • SAFM 4423 - Industrial Hygiene Management


    CIP Code:

    Description: A continuation of Industrial Hygiene. Topics include case studies and resultant problems, how to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control workplace hazards, presents start-up plans and operation of successful industrial hygiene programs.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • SAFM 4433 - Ergonomics


    CIP Code:

    Description: A study of the equipment and training variables influencing the human-machine systems and design concepts to achieve optimum adjustment of the work environment to fit the people.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • SAFM 4443 - Life Safety and Building Codes


    CIP Code:

    Description: A survey of regulations and standards pertaining to the Engineering and design of Life Safety systems and Codes that apply to industrial facilities construction and design. Other pertinent topics may be included.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • SAFM 4453 - Process Safety Management


    CIP Code:

    Description: A study of management practices and governmental regulations associated with highly hazardous chemicals. Topics include components of 29CFR1910.119, hazard analysis techniques, auditing and written programs. The twelve technical elements of process safety management are also covered.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • SAFM 4513 - Workers’ Compensation Management


    CIP Code:

    Description: Students gain knowledge of workers’ compensation management systems and develop proactive strategies designed to reduce costs and improve the experience of affected employees.  Students discuss strategies, current trends, and integrate technology-based solutions.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

 

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