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

Courses


 

Spanish

  
  • SPAN 2990 - Special Topics #


    CIP Code:

    Description: This series of courses provides specialized study of Spanish language or Hispanic culture. 

    Credit Hours: 1-3
    Contact Hours:

    Restrictions: Instructor permission.
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be taken with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • SPAN 3113 - Advanced Composition & Conversation I #


    CIP Code:

    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
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II.
  
  • SPAN 3123 - Advanced Composition and Conversation II #


    CIP Code:

    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
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SPAN 3113 Advanced Composition & Conversation I.
  
  • SPAN 3223 - Latino Cultures of the US #


    CIP Code:

    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
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II.
  
  • SPAN 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.
  
  • SPAN 3402 - Honors Research II


    CIP Code:

    Description: Research and development of scholarly activity.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SPAN 3401 Honors Research I.
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • SPAN 3503 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature #


    CIP Code:

    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
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II.
  
  • SPAN 4043 - Methods of Teaching World Languages


    CIP Code:

    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
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II and three hours of upper-division Spanish.
    Restrictions: Admission to Teacher Education program.
  
  • SPAN 4123 - Advanced Spanish Grammar #


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    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 comparisions. 

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II and three hours of upper-division Spanish.
  
  • SPAN 4213 - Culture and Civilization of Spain #


    CIP Code:

    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
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II and three hours of upper-division Spanish.
  
  • SPAN 4223 - Culture and Civilization of Spanish America #


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    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
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II and three hours of upper-division Spanish.
  
  • SPAN 4330 - Special Topics #


    CIP Code:

    Description: This series of courses provides specialized study of Spanish language or Hispanic culture or literature.

    Credit Hours: 1-3
    Contact Hours:

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


    CIP Code:

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

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SPAN 3402 Honors Research II. 
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • SPAN 4410 - Seminar #


    CIP Code:

    Description: This course is a focused study in Spanish language and literature, with emphasis on individual needs.

    Credit Hours: 1-3
    Contact Hours:

    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.
  
  • SPAN 4503 - Survey of Spanish Literature #


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    Description: A survey of the major works of Pennisular Spanish literature from the Middle Ages to the present day. Lectures, reading and discussion of a variety of literary texts of different genres, oral presentations, and essays.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II and SPAN 3503 Introduction to Hispanic Literature.
  
  • SPAN 4553 - Survey of Spanish-American Literature #


    CIP Code:

    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
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II and SPAN 3503 Introduction to Hispanic Literature.
  
  • SPAN 4573 - Survey of Spanish Linguistics #


    CIP Code:

    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
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II and three hours of upper-division Spanish.
  
  • SPAN 4951 - Senior Seminar #


    CIP Code:

    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
    Contact Hours:

    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.

Special Education

  
  • SPED 3113 - Survey of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities


    CIP Code:

    Description: Review of the history of intellectual disabilities, study of classification, diagnosis, characteristics, and etiology of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA
  
  • SPED 3313 - American Sign Language I #


    CIP Code:

    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
    Contact Hours:

  
  • SPED 3323 - American Sign Language II #


    CIP Code:

    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
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SPED 3313 American Sign Language I with a minimum grade of C or instructor permission. 
  
  • SPED 3333 - American Sign Language III


    CIP Code:

    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
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SPED 3323 American Sign Language II with a minimum grade of C. or instructor permission.
  
  • SPED 3343 - American Sign Language IV


    CIP Code:

    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
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SPED 3333 American Sign Language III with a minimum grade of C or instructor permission.
  
  • SPED 3353 - Deaf Culture


    CIP Code:

    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
    Contact Hours:

  
  • SPED 3363 - Community/Career Seminar in American Sign Language


    CIP Code:

    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
    Contact Hours:

    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.
     
  
  • SPED 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.
  
  • SPED 3402 - Honors Research II


    CIP Code:

    Description: Research and development of scholarly activity.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SPED 3401 Honors Research I.
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • SPED 4063 - Behavior Management of Individuals with Exceptionalities


    CIP Code:

    Description: Considers the principles and procedures of behavioral adaptation of children with exceptionalities.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Co-requisite: EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I.
    Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA.
  
  • SPED 4073 - Curriculum Modification for Individuals with Exceptionalities


    CIP Code:

    Description: Implementation and writing of IEPs and curriculum modification for individuals in special education.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    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.
  
  • SPED 4133 - Survey of Individuals with Learning Disabilities


    CIP Code:

    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
    Contact Hours:

    Restrictions: Fully admitted to Teacher Education and a minimum 2.50 GPA.
  
  • SPED 4213 - Foundations, Future Trends, and Current Issues in Special Education


    CIP Code:

    Description: Foster understanding of the contributions of historical features, legal aspects, analysis of current/future trends and issues related to special education.  An understanding toward the characteristics of varying disabilities, student Individualized Educational Plans (IEP), and the current identification and assessment process involving Response to Intervention (RTI).  Classroom assessment, IEP progress monitoring, and accountability assessment will also be addressed. 

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: EDUC 3113 Educational Psychology and EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment.
    Restrictions: Minimum 2.75 GPA.
  
  • SPED 4223 - Instructional Design and Curriculum for Students with Disabilities


    CIP Code:

    Description: Provide an overview of principles of instructional design, student characteristics and assessment with consideration for Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders and Other Health Impairments.  Knowledge of research-based instruction, knowledge and skill in using data collection to make decisions about IEP’s and student progress, instruction, program, accommodations and teaching methodology for students with disabilities will be shared.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: EDUC 3113 Educational Psychology and EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment.
    Restrictions: Minimum 2.75 GPA.
  
  • SPED 4233 - Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities


    CIP Code: 131011

    Description: Develop instructional strategies and effective techniques for teaching students with disabilities in a variety of general and special education settings.  Course objectives target remediation and progression of skills focused around an academic curriculum for students with disabilities.  Special emphasis will be on reading remediation and the development of language arts instructional methods for students with disabilities.  An observational field experience will be included in order to experience developing a Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: EDUC 3113 Educational Psychology and  EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment, AND SPED 4223 Instructional Design and Curriculum for Students with Disabilities with a minimum grade of C.
    Restrictions: Minimum 2.75 GPA.
  
  • SPED 4242 - Collaboration and Transition Planning of Students with Disabilities


    CIP Code:

    Description: A review of intrapersonal/interpersonal characteristics which serve students with disabilities, advocating for students with disabilities, communicate with IEP teams, and collaboration with all other service providers of children with disabilities will be reviewed. Effective planning procedures to guide students with disabilities during transitional phases that include curricular, interagency, self-determination, and family aspects of transition will be discussed.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: EDUC 3113 Educational Psychology and EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment.
    Restrictions: Minimum 2.75 GPA.
  
  • SPED 4253 - Instructional Evaluations and Implementation for Students with Disabilities


    CIP Code: 131011

    Description: Students design, implement, and evaluate curriculum and instructional strategies for students with disabilities in public school general and special education settings. Students 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
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: EDUC 3113 Educational Psychology and EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment.
    Restrictions: Minimum 2.75 GPA.
  
  • SPED 4263 - Assistive Technology Strategies and Universal Design for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders


    CIP Code:

    Description: Provides information pertaining to assistive technology strategies and alternative/augmentative communication systems that are useful for the academic and social progress of students with disabilities, especially students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).   A synopsis of the characteristics, identification, history, causes, interventions, and current issues regarding students with Autism Spectrum Disorders will be reviewed.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: EDUC 3113 Educational Psychology and EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment.
    Restrictions: Minimum 2.75 GPA.
    Note: GC
  
  • SPED 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: SPED 4402 Honors Research III.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • SPED 4402 - Honors Research III


    CIP Code:

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

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SPED 3402 Honors Research II.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • SPED 4433 - Introduction to Education of Children with Exceptionalities


    CIP Code:

    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
    Contact Hours:

    Restrictions: Completion of 45 hours.
  
  • SPED 4483 - Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Special Education


    CIP Code:

    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
    Contact Hours:

    Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA.
  
  • SPED 4540 - Seminar in Individual Studies


    CIP Code:

    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
    Contact Hours:

    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated for credit with different topics.
  
  • SPED 4553 - Survey of Individuals with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders


    CIP Code:

    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
    Contact Hours:

    Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA.
  
  • SPED 4563 - Methods and Case Studies in Special Education


    CIP Code:

    Description: A review of educational programming and curriculum development for individuals with exceptionalities.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Co-requisite: Taken prior to or concurrently with EDUC 4032 Pre-Internship II.
    Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA and fully admitted to Teacher Education.
  
  • SPED 4573 - Identification and Assessment of Children with Exceptionalities


    CIP Code:

    Description: Development of educational plans for individuals in special education through the administration and interpretation of diagnostic instruments.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA and fully admitted to Teacher Education.
  
  • 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
    Contact Hours:

    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
  
  • 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
    Contact Hours:

    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
  
  • 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
    Contact Hours:

    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

Speech Language Pathology

  
  • SLP 2113 - Accent Modification for Non-English Speakers


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    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
    Contact Hours:

  
  • SLP 2443 - Materials/Methods for Clinical Practice


    CIP Code:

    Description: Presentation of procedures for SLP clinicians in clinic.  Procedures include:  Philosophy of learning, reinforcement techniques, therapy techniques and paperwork.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SLP 3213 Language Disorders in Children and SLP 3313 Intro to Communication Disorders or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • SLP 3213 - Language Disorders in Children


    CIP Code:

    Description: A study of the clinical point-of-view approach to various types of language deviations.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SLP 3813 Language Development.
  
  • SLP 3223 - Clinical Phonetics


    CIP Code:

    Description: A detailed study of the specific anatomical process in producing sounds.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • SLP 3313 - Introduction to Communication Disorders


    CIP Code:

    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
    Contact Hours:

  
  • SLP 3363 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Mechanism


    CIP Code:

    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
    Contact Hours:

  
  • SLP 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.
  
  • SLP 3402 - Honors Research II


    CIP Code:

    Description: Research and development of scholarly activity.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SLP 3401 Honors Research I.
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • SLP 3413 - Hearing Science


    CIP Code:

    Description: Anatomy and physiology of the hearing mechanism; nature of sound; overview of hearing, hearing loss, hearing disorders & screening procedures.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SLP 3313 Intro to Communication Disorders.
  
  • SLP 3443 - Materials and Methods for Clinical Practices


    CIP Code:

    Description: Presentation of procedures for S clinicians in clinic. Procedures include: Philosophy of learning, reinforcement techniques, therapy techniques and paperwork.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SLP 3213 Language Disorders in Children and SLP 3313 Intro to Communication Disorders or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • SLP 3473 - Aural Rehabilitation


    CIP Code:

    Description: Habilitation and rehabilitation of hearing disorders and hearing loss.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SLP 4413 Audiology.
  
  • SLP 3532 - Supervised Clinical Practicum


    CIP Code:

    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
    Contact Hours:

  
  • SLP 3632 - Introduction to Speech Correction


    CIP Code:

    Description: Initial course in the diagnosis and treatment of children with various types of speech inadequacies.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours:

  
  • SLP 3813 - Language Development


    CIP Code:

    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
    Contact Hours:

  
  • SLP 4213 - Language Disorders in Adolescents


    CIP Code:

    Description: This course focuses on language disorders in preadolescents and adolescents with emphasis on assessment of and intervention for a variety of spoken and written language difficulties.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SLP 3213 Language Disorders in Children and SLP 3813 Language Development.
  
  • SLP 4233 - Speech, Hearing, and Voice Science


    CIP Code: 510204

    Description: Students explore anatomic, physiologic, acoustic, and perceptual parameters of the human voice. Instrumentation and methods of acoustic measurement will be included.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SLP 3363 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Mechanism and SLP 3223 Clinical Phonetics.
  
  • SLP 4323 - Accent Modification


    CIP Code: 510204

    Description: Students study accent modification of English language dialects and of English language learners with an emphasis on assessment and intervention of articulation, grammar, and conversational skills. Students experience scenarios to increase cross-cultural competence.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • SLP 4373 - Materials and Methods II


    CIP Code: 510204

    Description: Students implement the methods and materials for speech-language pathologists learned in SLP 3443 Materials and Methods for Clinical Practices including coordination, therapy planning, professional relationships, and program structure.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite:  SLP 3443 Materials and Methods for Clinical Practices.
  
  • SLP 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: SLP 4402 Honors Research III.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • SLP 4402 - Honors Research III


    CIP Code:

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

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SLP 3402 Honors Research II.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • SLP 4413 - Audiology for Speech-Language Pathology


    CIP Code: 510204

    Description: Students learn the anatomy and physiology of the hearing mechanism including elementary hearing problems. Students learn appropriate procedures for performing and interpreting hearing screening exams including audiometric tests as well as discussion and interpretation of test results.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • SLP 4473 - Aural Rehabilitation


    CIP Code:

    Description: Habilitation and rehabilitation of hearing disorders and hearing loss.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SLP 4413 Audiology.
  
  • SLP 4520 - Independent Study


    CIP Code:

    Description: Independent study of topics related to normal communication processes and/or the nature, diagnosis, and treatment of communication disorders.

    Credit Hours: 1-3
    Contact Hours:

    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated for credit with different topics.
  
  • SLP 4530 - Supervised Clinical Practicum


    CIP Code:

    Description: Under supervision the student clinician gives therapy training to individuals.

    Credit Hours: 1-3
    Contact Hours:

    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be taken with a change in assignment - clinical, public school, diagnostic, and supervision - for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • SLP 4553 - Evidence-Based Topics in Speech-Language Pathology


    CIP Code: 510204

    Description: Students learn to develop researchable questions about SLP practice, how to find potentially valuable evidence, how to appraise evidence critically, and how to design, present, and defend a strong and credible study of their own. This course concerns an expanded version of the framework known as evidence-based practice (EBP), in which credible evidence derived from scientific research, from clinical practice, and from patients themselves is incorporated into clinical decision-making.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • SLP 4783 - Articulatory & Phonological Disorders


    CIP Code:

    Description: In-depth study of the phonetic and phonemic analysis of speech sounds.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SLP 3223 Clinical Phonetics and SLP 3363 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Mechanism.
  
  • SLP 4803 - Neuroanatomy


    CIP Code: 510204

    Description: Students will study neuroanatomy and functional neuroanatomy with emphasis on neuroanatomy related to hearing and speech mechanisms.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SLP 3363 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Mechanism.
  
  • SLP 4813 - Language Development


    CIP Code:

    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
    Contact Hours:

    Note: GC

Supply Chain Management

  
  • SCM 3113 - Principles of Transportation


    CIP Code:

    Description: Study of types of domestic and international transportation modes, their operating characteristics, economic and regulatory environments, costing and pricing, and strategies for both carriers and shippers.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • SCM 3213 - SAP Enterprise Resource Planning Across the Supply Chain


    CIP Code:

    Description: Introduces the deployment of the SAP R/3 Enterprise software in the supply chain. It relates R/3 Enterprise (formerly known as SAP R/3 System) to an information systems framework, examining its technical structure and considers general implementation issues.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • SCM 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.
  
  • SCM 3402 - Honors Research II


    CIP Code:

    Description: Research and development of scholarly activity.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SCM 3401 Honors Research I.
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • SCM 3553 - Purchasing, and Inventory Management


    CIP Code:

    Description: This course is a study of purchasing and inventory management decision making in an international economy. It focuses on inventory control and management, including service level issues, along with purchasing strategies.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: MKT 3213 Principles of Marketing and BADM 3933 Business Statistics or MATH 3513 Statistical Methods with a minimum grade of C.
    Cross-listed: MKT 3553.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both MKT 3553 and SCM 3553.
  
  • SCM 3613 - Warehouse Management


    CIP Code:

    Description: Class and field work from which students will learn various aspects of warehouse management including inventory control and handling, personnel, security, safety, and integration into best practices of supply chain management.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: MKT 3213 Principles of Marketing with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • SCM 3733 - Lean Concepts in Organizations


    CIP Code:

    Description: A survey of methods and techniques being employed by world class industries to compete in a global market through identification and removal of waste and non-value added activities. Specific topics will include value stream mapping, employee involvement, total quality, group technology, manufacturing work cells, setup time reduction, lot size reduction, work flow, and line balancing. The application of lean concepts in diverse industry settings is examined.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Cross-listed: TECH 3733.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both SCM 3733 and TECH 3733.
  
  • SCM 3990 - Independent Study in Supply Chain Management


    CIP Code:

    Description: Students will conduct an individual study or research on current issues in supply chain management.

    Credit Hours: 1-3
    Contact Hours:

    Restrictions: Instructor permission.
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of three credit hours.
  
  • SCM 4050 - Supply Chain Management Study Tour


    CIP Code:

    Description: Tours to various businesses which may include: retail stores, manufacturing facilities, warehousing facilities, distribution facilities, company headquarters and other sites related to supply chain management.

    Credit Hours: 1-3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • SCM 4353 - Marketing Logistics


    CIP Code:

    Description: Planning, implementing, and controlling marketing systems for the flow of materials and final goods from points of origin to points of use to meet customer requirements at a profit. Involves coordinating the activities of suppliers, purchasing agents, manufacturers, transportation modes, marketers, channel members, and customers in domestic and international markets.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: MKT 3213 Principles of Marketing with a minimum grade of C.
    Cross-listed: MKT 4353.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both MKT 4353 and SCM 4353.
  
  • SCM 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: SCM 4402 Honors Research III.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • SCM 4402 - Honors Research III


    CIP Code:

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

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: SCM 3402 Honors Research II.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • SCM 4443 - Special Topics in Supply Chain Management


    CIP Code: 520203

    Description: Special studies, research, and/or activities in supply chain management.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Restrictions: Instructor permission.
    Note: May be on campus or in the field and may be repeated for credit.
  
  • SCM 4513 - Negotiation and Conflict Resolution


    CIP Code:

    Description: An introduction to bargaining and negotiation in public, business, personal, and legal settings. Interests, options, alternatives, relationships and commitments in principled-based versus position-based negotiations are examined as they influence negotiations and the resolution of conflict to achieve a win-win result for the bargaining parties. Students will engage in online, or face-to-face, case-based negotiations.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Cross-listed: TECH 4513.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both SCM 4513 and TECH 4513.
  
  • SCM 4533 - International Supply Chain Management


    CIP Code:

    Description: International aspects of supply chain management including transportation, logistics, supplier, and other issues unique to a worldwide environment.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • SCM 4633 - Supply Chain Strategy


    CIP Code:

    Description: Students analyze various aspects of the supply chain including strategic dimensions of logistics, transportation, materials handling, purchasing, ethics, lean processes, negotiation, and inventory control.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Prerequisite: MKT 3213 Principles of Marketing with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • SCM 4723 - Materials Management Handling


    CIP Code:

    Description: The study of the concepts, models, and systems for material management and production planning. Material flow from raw material acquisition through the finished product is examined. Materials management covers the basics of supply chain management, manufacturing, planning and control systems, purchasing, vendor-managed inventory, inventory evaluation, physical distribution, and performance metrics.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Cross-listed: TECH 4723.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both SCM 4723 and TECH 4723.
  
  • SCM 4753 - Process of Purchasing


    CIP Code:

    Description: This course addresses what firms must do to achieve a competitive advantage in the global economy from their procurement and sourcing processes. The course examines the interdependent relation of a firms strategic planning and purchasing strategies.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

    Cross-listed: TECH 4753.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both SCM 4753 and TECH 4753.
  
  • SCM 4950 - Internship


    CIP Code: 520203

    Description: Work in an approved business position related to supply chain management. Consists of applying knowledge which has been gained while working toward a degree.

    Credit Hours: 3 or 6
    Contact Hours:

    Restrictions: Junior standing or above and Department Chair permission.
    Note: May be repeated for credit.

Technology

  
  • TECH 3003 - Concepts of Industry


    CIP Code:

    Description: The application of quantitative concepts to solving industrial problems. Topics will include calculations for machining operations, electronics, strength of materials, financial calculations, and industrial applications of solid geometry and trigonometry.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • TECH 3013 - Industrial Processes


    CIP Code:

    Description: A comprehensive survey of industrial processes employed by manufacturing and service industries. Processes include industrial materials and conventional (turning, millings, grinding) and non-traditional machining and forming processes. Students will learn to select processes based on material, methods, time and cost criteria.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • TECH 3023 - Technology and Society #


    CIP Code:

    Description: A study where students learn to critically analyze the relationship between science and technology with human values, political and economic forces, and cultural and world views.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • TECH 3033 - Fundamentals of Supervision


    CIP Code:

    Description: Fundamental principles of supervision and leadership are presented. Topics covered include: The duties and responsibilities of line supervisors and group leaders; and relationships with employees, supervisors, and management.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

  
  • TECH 3203 - Engineering Graphics


    CIP Code:

    Description: An introductory course in the fundamentals of computer-aided drawings as it applies to the field of drafting and design. Emphasis will be placed on developing orthographic and technical working drawings.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours:

 

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