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2010-2011 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2010-2011 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Listings


 

Sociology – Undergraduate

  
  • SOCI 4260D - Topics in Sociology

    3 hours
    Investigation, analysis and discussion of a significant, contemporary topic. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
  
  • SOCI 4340D - Social Psychology and Behavior in the Social Environment

    3 hours
    Social and cultural bases of diverse human behavior; social matrix of personality, organization and disorganization. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510D  or equivalent. Advised for students planning sociology graduate work.
  
  • SOCI 4350D - Community Organization

    3 hours
    Principles of community organization and disorganization; agencies and programs dealing with contemporary problems facing the community. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510D  or equivalent.
  
  • SOCI 4450D - The Family in Later Life

    3 hours
    Later stages in the family life cycle are surveyed with emphasis on changing family composition, role transitions and support systems. Pre-requisite(s): SOCI 1510D  or equivalent. (Same as AGER 4450.)
  
  • SOCI 4460D - Community Corrections

    3 hours
    This course examines the concept of community corrections from various perspectives. It also examines contemporary practices and trends in probation, parole and other forms of community corrections. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 2100D  or equivalent. (Same as CJUS 4460D .)
  
  • SOCI 4500D - Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence

    3 hours
    Practical focus on socialization, parenting and educational strategies in childhood and adolescence, and upon the social factors, agencies and institutions (particularly education) affecting children and adolescents in modern society. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510D  or equivalent.
  
  • SOCI 4540D - Race and Ethnic Minorities

    3 hours
    Conditions and distribution of race and ethnic minorities; socio-psychological and cultural factors in race and ethnic relations; pattern of relations in the United States with emphasis on the Southwest and on social services. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510D  or SOWK 1450 and other equivalents. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
  
  • SOCI 4550D - Sociology of Aging

    3 hours
    Twenty-somethings, Generation Xers, Baby Boomersall will be senior citizens sooner or later. Their sex, race/ethnicity, and social class will affect their experience of aging. Course explores issues related to successful aging, including what young adults should be doing now to ensure that they have happy, healthy, wealthy, and creative golden years. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510D  or equivalent. (Same as AGER 4550D .)
  
  • SOCI 4750D - World Population Trends and Problems

    3 hours
    Patterns of population growth; trends of fertility and mortality; migration; social and economic consequences of population change.
  
  • SOCI 4900D - Special Problems

    1-3 hours
  
  • SOCI 4920D - Cooperative Education in Sociology

    1-3 hours
    Supervised work in a job directly related to the student’s major, professional field of study or career objective. Prerequisite(s): 12 hours credit in sociology; student must meet the employer’s requirements and have consent of the division chair. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • SOCI 4951D - Honors College Capstone Thesis

    3 hours
    A major research project is prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis. Prerequisite(s) : completion of at least six hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 semester credit hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College. May be substituted for HNRS 4000.
  
  • SOCI 4990D - Sociology Capstone

    3 hours
    Senior Sociology majors use their skills and knowledge to develop data driven senior theses that integrate core sociological concepts, theory and methods. Students are required to find an applied sociology application in their projects. Prerequisite(s) : “C” or better in SOCI 3200D , SOCI 3220D , SOCI 3240D  and SOCI 3280D . Required of all sociology majors. Senior level Sociology majors only.

Spanish – Undergraduate

  
  • SPAN 1010D - Elementary Spanish

    4 hours
    TCCNS Number: (1411)
    (4;1). Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice. Satisfies the Communication requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
  
  • SPAN 1020D - Elementary Spanish

    4 hours
    TCCNS Number: (1412)
    (4;1) . Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1010D  or equivalent. Satisfies the Communication requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
  
  • SPAN 2040D - Intermediate Spanish

    3 hours
    TCCNS Number: (2311)
    Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1020D  or equivalent. Satisfies the Communication requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
  
  • SPAN 2050D - Intermediate Spanish

    3 hours
    TCCNS Number: (2312)
    Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2040D  or equivalent. Satisfies the Communication requirement of the University Core Curriculum.

Special Education – Undergraduate

  
  • EDSP 3210D - Educational Aspects of Exceptional Learners

    3 hours
    Overview of the unique physical, cognitive and behavioral needs of exceptional learners. The teacher’s role in identification and referral procedures and implementation of effective educational practices as required by federal and state law are examined.
  
  • EDSP 3240D - Family Communication and Collaboration for Exceptional Learners

    3 hours
    Analysis of collaboration and communication models and strategies used in working with families, caregivers, and professionals concerned about students with exceptionalities. Focus on the changing definition of family, community resources, advocacy groups, political forces, legal mandates, and other factors that may impact students and their families are addressed. Fifteer hours a semester in field-work arranged.
  
  • EDSP 4110D - Student Teaching in Special Education

    3 hours
    Teaching under supervision. See “Student Teaching Program” under College of Education section in the Undergraduate Catalog for details. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 3210D , EDSP 3220, EDSP 3300, EDSP 3410, EDSP 3420, EDSP 3500, EDSP 4330D  and EDSP 4340D ; or consent of department. Pass/no pass only.
  
  • EDSP 4320D - Educational Assessment and Evaluation of Exceptional Learners

    3 hours
    Examines a variety of assessment and evaluation strategies that are appropriate for special and general education settings. Knowledge of basic testing procedures and terminology as related to the exceptional learner. Interpretation and utilization of test data in developing individual education plans. Introduction to curriculum-based assessment. Field experiences include administration of academic and teacher-made assessments. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 3210D  or equivalent and EDSP 3420.
  
  • EDSP 4330D - Advanced Educational Strategies for Exceptional Learners

    3 hours
    Advanced educational strategies and interventions that promote academic performance of exceptional learners across a variety of settings and situations. Includes an emphasis on instructional use of computers and technology in the classroom. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 3210D  or equivalent and EDSP 3240D .
  
  • EDSP 4340D - Classroom and Behavioral Management Strategies for Exceptional Learners

    3 hours
    Approaches to behavioral management of exceptional learners across a variety of educational settings. Implementation of individualized techniques including applied bahavioral analysis, as well as larger-group strategies, to foster positive behavioral, social, and emotional growth. Special attention to the development of behavioral intervention plans and positive behavioral supports for students with challenging behaviors. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 3210D  or equivalent and EDSP 3240D .
  
  • EDSP 4350D - Strategies to Support Diverse Learners in General Education

    3 hours
    Examination of the roles of various professionals in the successful inclusion of students with disabilities in the general education classroom. Focus on consultation models, practices and principles with an emphasis on collaboration, cooperative learning, and inclusion. Provides and overview of assessment techniques applicable for all learners in the general education classsroom. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 3210D , or equivalent, EDSP 3240D .
  
  • EDSP 4360D - Transition Education and Services for Exceptional Learners

    3 hours
    Transition education and services for individuals with disabilities across the life span with emphasis on the post-secondary years. Examines the theory and practice of transition planning from school to community living, post-secondary education, and employment. Legislative history and practical applications of skills such as transition assessment, job development and job placement are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 3210D , EDSP 3240D , EDSP 4320D .
  
  • EDSP 4900D - Special Problems

    1-3 hours

Special Education – Graduate

  
  • EDSP 5900D - Special Problems

    1-3 hours
    Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Problems chosen by the student and approved in advance by the instructor. Open only to resident students.

Technical Communication – Undergraduate

  
  • TECM 1200D - Developmental Writing

    3 hours
    Fulfills TSI requirements for students who have not passed the writing portion of the Texas Higher Education Assessment with a score of 7 or 8 prior to enrolling in the university or who are not otherwise exempt. Covers sentence formation and skills needed for argumentation and exposition. Emphasizes audience, purpose and occasion. Students must complete the requirements of the course with a grade of C or better in order to meet the prerequisite for ENGL 1310D /ENGL 1313D  or TECM 1300. Does not apply to degree.
  
  • TECM 2700D - Technical Writing

    3 hours
    TCCNS Number: (2311)
    Expository writing, especially for science, pre-engineering and business students. May be substituted for ENGL 1320 in some programs; students should consult advisers in their majors

Theatre – Undergraduate

  
  • THEA 3400D - Theatre for Young Audiences

    3 hours
    (3;1) Recognition and examination of the history and philosophy, production and performance of theatre for young audiences. Through focused inquiry, work on the practical problems that arise in the selection and performance of dramatic texts, original collective creations and adaptation of selected literature. Emphasis on connecting artistic practices and trends in educational theatre to theories of child/adolescent development. Course designed for those who advocate theatre as a stimulus for learning, whether they are specializing in classroom teaching or seeking careers in professional theatre. Class activities may take place on site in a school or at a theater.

University Courses – Undergraduate

  
  • UCRS 4000D - Science in Ancient and Modern Times

    3 hours
    Seminars, guest lecturers and readings addressing major advances in science from a technological, philosophical and historical perspective. Meets with UCRS 5000.

Undergraduate

  
  • TNTX 1100D - Second Teacher Education Preparation I : Inquiry Approaches to Teaching

    1 hour
    (1;0;1). Introduction to mathematics, computer sciences, and science teaching as a career. Discussions include standards-based lesson design and various teaching and behavior management strategies. Fieldwork consists of planning and teaching four inquiry-based lessons to students in grades 3-5 in local elementary schools. Prerequisite(s) : Admission in the Teach North Texas program ; see the Teach North Texas advisor for details.
  
  • TNTX 1200D - Secondary Teacher Education Preparation 2 : Inquiry-Based Lesson Design

    1 hour
    (1;0;1). Topics may include routes to teacher certification in mathematics, computer sciences and science teaching; various teaching methods that are designed to meet instructional goals; and learner outcomes. Students develop and teach three inquiry-based lessons in their field in a middle school and participate in peer coaching. Prerequisite(s) : TNTX 1100D  or consent of the Teach North Texas advisor.
 

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