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Public Leadership - Graduate |
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PLDR 5350 - PLDR Performance Measurement and Management 3-3
3 hours. An overview and application of the operations and performance management in the public and nonprofit sectors with a focus on impact assessment and efficient service delivery to create public value. Pre-requisite(s): Public Leadership core courses.
Added December 20, 2016
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PLDR 5355 - Leadership in the Administrative State 3-3
3 hours. Overview of the administrative state in the 21st century and identifies the competencies needed to lead bureaucratic organizations. Pre-requisite(s): PLDR 5320.
Added December 20, 2016
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Reading - Undergraduate |
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EDRE 1200 - Developmental Reading 3 - 3
1200. Developmental Reading. 3 hours. Strategies for improving comprehension of college texts. Includes vocabulary development, comprehension monitoring, critical reading, summarizing and rate flexibility. Students must complete the course with a grade of C or better. Credit in this course does not fulfill any degree requirement.
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EDRE 4450 - Reading and Writing, Birth through Grade 6 3 - 3
3 hours. (3;0;0) Examines theoretical and practical aspects of emergent literacy. The course focuses on practices that foster motivated, strategic readers and writers. Emphasizes development of early language and pre-literacy skills, common school literacy practices, parental/social influences and affective elements related to early reading. Includes an additional hour of field experience per week. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education and DFST 1013.
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EDRE 4820 - Reading and Writing in Grades 4-8 3 - 3
4820. Reading and Writing in Grades 4-8. 3 hours. Examines reading and writing processes, the development of reading and writing abilities and skills, theories and models of reading, the nature of the balanced reading program, instructional strategies, planning and materials for the 4-8 literacy learning environment. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
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EDRE 4840 - Linguistically Diverse Learners 3 - 3
3 hours. Designed to enhance the awareness and understanding of pre-service teachers regarding the linguistically diverse learner. Includes study of the language and learning needs of language minority students, the affective aspect of the immigrant and refugee experience, and the impact of that experience on academic and linguistic development. Students will explore how to make practical application of course content in both the regular and the English-as-a-Second-Language classrooms. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education, EDRE 4450/4820 (may be taken concurrently), and LING 3060 (may be taken concurrently).
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EDRE 4850 - Assessment and Evaluation of Reading 3 - 3
4850. Assessment and Evaluation of Reading. 3 hours. Examines a variety of assessment and evaluation strategies that are appropriate for the classroom teacher to utilize. Although both formal and informal procedures are introduced, the main focus is on non-intrusive, naturalistic procedures. Observations are required. Prerequisite(s): EDRE 4450 or 4820.
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EDRE 4860 - Reading and the Language Arts in Grades EC-8 3 - 3
4860. Reading and the Language Arts in Grades EC-8. 3 hours. Problems related to the comprehension and expansion of symbols of meaning; the interrelationship of reading with other areas of language arts. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education, which includes participation in a field-based program, EDEE 3320, 3380, all courses in the reading/English/language arts part of the academic major, and DFEC courses.
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EDRE 4861 - Integrated Language Arts & Social Studies Instruction K-8 3 - 3
3 hours. Interrelationship of writing in literacy, and all areas of language arts and social studies for instruction in EC-8. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 3320, EDRE 4450, and Admission to Teacher Education.
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EDRE 4870 - Cross-Curricular (Content Area) Literacy Materials and Resources 3 - 3
4870. Cross-Curricular (Content Area) Literacy Materials and Resources. 3 hours. Prepares pre-service teachers within both EC-4 and 4-8 certificate programs to plan for and implement literacy instruction across the curriculum. Selecting, evaluating and using developmentally and culturally appropriate materials and resources will be a focus as well as using content literacy strategies which support independent reading and writing in the content areas. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education, and EDRE 4450 (for EC-6) or EDRE 4820 (for 4-8 English Language Arts) or EDSE 4060 (for 4-8 Social Studies, Science, or Mathematics).
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EDRE 4890 - Inquiry into Classroom Practice 3 - 3
4890. Inquiry into Classroom Practice. 3 hours. Emphasis on reflective inquiry as teacher candidates relate theory and research to their own teaching experiences. The course addresses the following topics : Inquiry into curricular content and structure, pedagogical practices, assessment approaches, student diversity, and equity issues as well as professional communication and engagement. Required for Clinical Teaching. Must be taken concurrently with Clinical Teaching. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Early Clinical Teaching and current placement in a field site for Clinical Teaching.
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EDRE 4900 - Special Problems 1 - 3
4900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each.
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Reading - Graduate |
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EDRE 5070 - Literacy Development for English Language Learners 3 - 3
5070. Literacy Development for English Language Learners. 3 hours (0;0;3). A detailed analysis of reading and writing instruction for English language learners. Includes theoretical models, recognition of current issues related to integrated literacy instruction, and delineates best practices for English literacy development in educational settings.
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EDRE 5180 - Advanced Assessment and Evaluation in Reading 3 - 3
5180. Advanced Assessment and Evaluation in Reading. 3 hours. An exploration of current techniques for assessment and evaluation in reading. Merging assessment and instruction in classrooms is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): EDRE 5370 or equivalent.
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EDRE 5190 - Reading Assessment and Instruction for Special Populations 3 - 3
5190. Reading Assessment and Instruction for Special Populations. 3 hours. Development, implementation and evaluation of assessment and instructional procedures in reading for special populations. Supervised instruction in a clinic setting is required. Prerequisite(s): EDRE 5180 or equivalent. May be repeated once for credit.
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EDRE 5200 - Development and Supervision of Reading Programs 3 - 3
5200. Development and Supervision of Reading Programs. 3 hours. Analysis of the total reading program, emphasizing specific strategies for improvement of programs. Prerequisite(s): EDRE 5370 or equivalent.
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EDRE 5370 - Advanced Reading Theory/Practice 3 - 3
5370. Advanced Reading Theory/Practice. 3 hours. A program designed to provide understanding of the many facets of the reading act, to provide opportunities for evaluation of approaches to teaching reading and to acquaint students with basic research in reading. Prerequisite(s): EDRE 4820 or equivalent.
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EDRE 5520 - Writing Workshop Approaches 3 - 3
5520. Writing Workshop Approaches. 3 hours. This course includes theory, research, and instructional practice related to composition instruction and writing workshop approaches, including classroom organization, the writing process, and performance-based assessment practices. This may be repeated for credit with advisor approval for a maximum of 6 hours.
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EDRE 5550 - Literacy Instruction in Our Culturally Diverse Society 3 - 3
5550. Literacy Instruction in Our Culturally Diverse Society. 3 hours. Establishes an awareness of the significance of culturally responsive literacy instruction and an understanding of the various components and characteristics of a learning context that support a diverse population. Emphasis on instruction, multicultural children’s literature, issues surrounding literacy instruction and assessment of such.
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EDRE 5900 - Special Problems 1 - 3
5900. 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.
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Real Estate - Undergraduate |
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REAL 2100 - Principles of Real Estate 3 - 3
TCCNS Number: REAL 1301
2100 (1301). Principles of Real Estate. 3 hours. A survey of real estate principles, including real estate market, financial, investment and legal analysis. Home ownership and real estate investment for personal benefit are emphasized.
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Secondary Education - Undergraduate |
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EDSE 3500 - Knowing and Learning in Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science 3 - 3
3500. Knowing and Learning in Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science. 3 hours. Psychological foundations of learning. Problem solving in mathematics, science, and computer science education including utilizing technology. Principles of expertise and novice understanding of subject matter. Implications of high stakes testing. Foundations of formative and summative assessment. Prerequisite(s) : Admission to the Teach North Texas program, a University grade point average of at least 2.50, and TNTX 1100 (may be taken concurrently) or consent of a Texas North Texas adviser in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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EDSE 3800 - Professional Issues in Teaching 3 - 3
3800. Professional Issues in Teaching. 3 hours. An overview of American secondary education, including history, purposes, legal bases, school organization, education as a profession and analysis of characteristics required for professional success.
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EDSE 3830 - Teaching/Learning Process and Evaluation 3 - 3
3830. Teaching/Learning Process and Evaluation. 3 hours. Examines the processes of human learning and development as they relate to teaching in diverse EC-12 classroom settings. Understanding of these processes is applied to lesson design, instructional strategies, and assessment. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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EDSE 4000 - Classroom Interactions 3 - 3
4000. Classroom Interactions. 3 hours. Principles of delivering effective instruction in various formats (lecture, lab activity, collaborative settings). Examination of gender, class, race, and culture in mathematics, science, and computer science education. Overview of policy related to mathematics, science, and computer science education. Prerequisite(s) : Admission to the Texas North Texas program, a University grade point average of at least 2.50, TNTX 1200, and EDSE 3500.
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EDSE 4060 - Content Area Reading in Secondary Schools 3 - 3
3 hours. (0;0;3) Provides an overview of the reading process with emphasis on reading to learn in the secondary school content areas. Course provides knowledge and skills for identifying reading problems, modifying instructional materials and processes, and using writing to promote learning and thinking in the content areas.
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EDSE 4070 - Teaching Diverse Populations 3 - 3
4070. Teaching Diverse Populations. 3 hours. (0;0;3) Provides knowledge and skills required for developing and implementing challenging instruction for students who are culturally different, students who receive special education services and students who are identified as gifted and talented.
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EDSE 4108 - Student Teaching in the Secondary School 3 - 3
4108. Student Teaching in the Secondary School. 3 hours each. Teaching under supervision. Required for those seeking secondary or all-level certification. See Student Teaching Program for details. Pass / no pass only. Satisfies the capstone requirement for the University Core Curriculum. Prerequisite(s): With the exception of student teaching, all coursework on the degree plan must be complete. Senior standing and admission to teacher education are required. The student must be able to pass a criminal background check.
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EDSE 4118 - Student Teaching in the Secondary School 3 - 3
4118. Student Teaching in the Secondary School. 3 hours each. Teaching under supervision. Required for those seeking secondary or some level certification. See Student Teaching Program for details. Pass / no pass only. Satisfies the capstone requirement for the University Core Curriculum. Prerequisite(s): With the exception of student teaching, all coursework on the degree plan must be complete. Senior standing and admission to teacher education are required. The student must be able to pass a criminal background check.4118. Student Teaching in the Secondary School. 3 hours each. Teaching under supervision. Prerequisite(s): EDSE 3800, 3830, 4060, 4070 and 4840, and senior standing. Required for those seeking secondary certification. See Student Teaching Program for details. Pass/no pass only.
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EDSE 4138 - Student Teaching Secondary School - Art 3 - 3
4138. Student Teaching Secondary School - Art. 3 hours. Teaching art in secondary schools under supervision. Prerequisite(s) : AEAH 3753, 3770, 4750, 4760, 4795, 4780, 4790, EDSE 4060 and 3800. Admission to the visual art studies program, the teacher education program, senior standing, 2.75 GPA in reading and professional development courses. Core Category : Capstone
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EDSE 4148 - Student Teaching for Music Education Majors 3 - 3
4148. Student Teaching for Music Education Majors. 3 hours. Teaching under supervision. For Music Education majors only. Required for those seeking all-level secondary certification. See Student Teaching program for details. Pass/no pass only. Satisfies the Capstone requirement of the University Core Curriculum for Music Education majors. Prerequisite(s) : EDSE 3800, EDRE 4820 or EDSE 4060, DFST 3123, MUED 3200, MUED 4109 or 4103, MUED 4203 or 4209, secondary piano proficiency, theory proficiency, concentration proficiency, computer proficiency, and senior standing.
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EDSE 4500 - Project-Based Instruction in Math, Science, and Computer Science 3 - 3
4500. Project-Based Instruction in Math, Science, and Computer Science. 3 hours. Foundations of project-based, case-based, and problem-based learning environments. Principles of project-based curriculum development in mathematics and science education. Classroom management and organization of project-based learning classrooms. This capstone course should be taken just prior to student teaching. Prerequisite(s) : Admission to the Texas North Texas program, a University grade point average of at least 2.50, and TNTX 4000.
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EDSE 4608 - Apprentice Teaching I in Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science 3 - 3
4608. Apprentice Teaching I in Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science. 3 hours. Teaching under supervision. Required for students seeking secondary certification. See the Teach North Texas program for details. Prerequisite(s) : TNTX 1100 and 1200; EDSE 3500, 4000 and 4500; concurrent enrollment in EDSE 4128; and senior standing.
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EDSE 4618 - Apprentice Teaching II in Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science 3 - 3
4618. Apprentice Teaching II in Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science. 3 hours. Teaching under supervision. Required for students seeking secondary certification. See the Teach North Texas program for details. Prerequisite(s) : TNTX 1100 and 1200; EDSE 3500, 4000 and 4500; concurrent enrollment in EDSE 4128; and senior standing.
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EDSE 4628 - Apprentice Teaching Seminar in Science, Math and Computer Science 1 - 1
4628. Apprentice Teaching Seminar in Science, Math and Computer Science. 1 hour. Discussions include apprentice student teaching experiences. Contemporary critical issues in education. Preparation for the state certification exam. Prerequisite(s) : TNTX 1100 and 1200; EDSE 3500, 4000 and 4500; concurrent enrollment in EDSE 4608 and 4618; satisfactory completion of the preliminary portfolio; and senior standing.
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EDSE 4800 - Studies in Education 1 - 3
4800. Studies in Education. 1-3 hours each. Organized classes for program needs and student interest. Prerequisite(s): consent of department. Limited-offering basis. May be repeated for credit.
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EDSE 4810 - Studies in Education 1 - 3
4810. Studies in Education. 1-3 hours each. Organized classes for program needs and student interest. Prerequisite(s): consent of department. Limited-offering basis. May be repeated for credit.
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EDSE 4840 - Instructional Strategies and Classroom Management 3 - 3
4840. Instructional Strategies and Classroom Management. 3 hours. (0;0;3) This course is taken during the semester immediately preceeding student teaching. It provides knowledge and skills required for organizing and directing various instructional strategies in the secondary classroom. Content includes teaching strategies, approaches to classroom management and discipline, student motivation, student and teacher assessment and evaluation, and the use of media and technology in the classroom. Instruction, assignments, directed field experience and other class activities may take place on site in a school setting. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, admission to teacher education, and completion of or concurrent enrollment in all education coursework excluding student teaching.
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EDSE 4900 - Special Problems 1 - 3
4900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each.
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EDSE 4910 - Special Problems 1 - 3
4910. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each.
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Secondary Education - Graduate |
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EDSE 5003 - Successful Teaching in the Secondary School 3 - 3
5003. Successful Teaching in the Secondary School. 3 hours. This course will provide preparation for successful teaching in the contemporary secondary school. It will focus on instructional planning, teaching strategies, classroom management and other teacher competencies necessary in today’s diverse classrooms. Prerequisite(s): EDSE 5001 and 5002.
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EDSE 5004 - Literacy for All 3 - 3
5004. Literacy for All. 3 hours. Provides a brief overview of relevant theory with emphasis on practical applications. Designed to help prospective and practicing middle and secondary school teachers in all content areas increase and enhance students’ learning, especially from printed materials. Also helps secondary teachers recognize and compensate for the variety of students’ ability levels. Includes cognition related to reading, Metacognition, schemata, constructivism, vocabulary learning, writing to learn, literacy strategy instruction, assessment of literacy, text analysis, academic diversity and the use of resources other than textbooks to enhance learning.
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EDSE 5108 - Student Teaching in the Secondary Schools 3 - 3
5108. Student Teaching in the Secondary Schools. 3 hours. Teaching under supervision. Prerequisite(s): EDSE 5001, 5002, 5003, 5004 and 5130. Research paper may be required. Required for those seeking secondary certification. See student teaching program for details. Pass/no pass only.
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EDSE 5118 - Student Teaching in the Secondary Schools 3 - 3
5118. Student Teaching in the Secondary Schools. 3 hours. Teaching under supervision. Prerequisite(s): EDSE 5001, 5002, 5003, 5004 and 5130. Research paper may be required. Required for those seeking secondary certification. See student teaching program for details. Pass/no pass only.
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EDSE 5310 - Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teachers of Algebra 3 - 3
5310. Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teachers of Algebra. 3 hours. Research based practices in the teaching of algebra. This course focuses on the nature of algebraic thinking and reasoning as well as the overarching algebraic concepts. Prerequisite(s) : Certification in middle or secondary mathematics or permission of instructor.
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EDSE 5320 - Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teachers of Geometry 3 - 3
5320. Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teachers of Geometry. 3 hours. Research-based practices in the teaching of geometry. This course focuses on the nature of geometric thinking and reasoning as well as the overarching geometric concepts. Prerequisite(s) : Certification in middle or secondary mathematics or permission of instructor.
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EDSE 5330 - Assessment of Learning in Mathematics Education 3 - 3
5330. Assessment of Learning in Mathematics Education. 3 hours. Emphasis on alternatives for evaluating mathematical thinking. Attention is given to concept mapping and clinical interviewing from a constructivist perspective. Prerequisite(s) : Certification in middle or secondary mathematics or permission of instructor.
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EDSE 5340 - Innovations in Mathematics Teaching and Learning 3 - 3
5340. Innovations in Mathematics Teaching and Learning. 3 hours. Knowledge and skills for adopting innovations in mathematics teaching and learning. Attention is given to situated learning and to equitable learning opportunities for students. Prerequisite(s) : Certification in middle or secondary mathematics or permission of instructor.
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EDSE 5400 - Curriculum Development in the Middle School 3 - 3
5400. Curriculum Development in the Middle School. 3 hours. Analysis of the bases and techniques for curriculum development in the middle school with particular emphasis on the nature of the early adolescent learner and salient elements of middle school theory. Includes practical problems in developing curricula for middle schools and implementation of innovation in the middle school setting. (Same as EDEE 5400.)
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EDSE 5800 - Studies in Education 1 - 3
5800. Studies in Education. 1-3 hours each. Organized classes specifically designed to accommodate the needs of students and the demands of program development that are not met by the regular offerings. Short courses and workshops on specific topics organized on a limited-offering basis, to be repeated only upon demand. May be repeated for credit. (Same as EDCI/EDEE 5800-5810.)
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EDSE 5900 - Special Problems 1 - 3
5900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each. 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.
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EDSE 5910 - Special Problems 1 - 3
5910. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each. 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.
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Social Work - Undergraduate |
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SOWK 4700 - Child Welfare Practice and Services 3 - 3
4700. Child Welfare Practice and Services. 3 hours. Addresses contemporary practices in the child welfare system, legal and judicial processes, understanding the dynamics of abuse / neglect, and indicators of risk. Covers a range of the child welfare services related to investigation, in-home services, out of home placement, and foster / adoption services for abused and neglected children. 20 hours of service learning in a child welfare agency will be required.
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Sociology - Undergraduate |
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SOCI 1510 - Introduction to Sociology 3 - 3
TCCNS Number: SOCI 1301
1510 (1301). Introduction to Sociology. 3 hours. Social and cultural basis for human behavior; impact of societal groups and organizations on personal identity, feelings and actions; influence on the self in relation to the family, peer groups, social classes, religion and social institutions. Required of all sociology majors. Satisfies the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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SOCI 1520 - Contemporary Social Problems 3 - 3
TCCNS Number: SOCI 1306
1520 (1306). Contemporary Social Problems. 3 hours. Conditions disruptive to society today, both those seen as problematic as a whole and those that violate the norms of special groups in society; includes population, poverty, minorities, crime, drugs, sexual deviance, mental illness, changing family patterns and violence. Satisfies arts and sciences core social science requirements. Advised for students planning sociology graduate work. Satisfies the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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SOCI 2010 - Race, Class, Gender and Ethnicity 3 - 3
TCCNS Number: SOCI 2319
2010 (2319). Race, Class, Gender and Ethnicity. 3 hours. Social, cultural and economic perspectives on Native, African-, Asian- and Mexican-Americans; emphasizes work and family patterns for both women and men, racism and sexism and contemporary movements for equality. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement of the University Core Curriculum. (Same as WMST 2420.)
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SOCI 2050 - Sociology of Sport 3 - 3
2050. Sociology of Sport. 3 hours. A study of social behavior in sport, with particular emphasis on its relationship to the cultural perspectives of socialization, minorities, economics, politics and current issues. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement of the University Core Curriculum. (Same as KINE 2050.)
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SOCI 2070 - Introduction to Race and Ethnic Relations 3 - 3
2070. Introduction to Race and Ethnic Relations. 3 hours. Introduction to the basic theories within current and historical race and ethnicity relations. Includes examination of evidence of continuing prejudice, institutional discrimination and modern forms of racism. Other topics include assimilation, pluralism, contact hypothesis, anti-racism, immigration, segregation and racial identity. Satisfies a portion of the Component Area Option requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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SOCI 2100 - Crime and Justice in the United States 3 - 3
2100 (CRIJ 1301). Crime and Justice in the United States. 3 hours. This course examines the societal responses to people and organizations that violate criminal codes; discusses the history, development, organization and philosophy of the justice process; and analyzes the complex inter-relationships between the major components of the criminal justice system (police, courts and corrections). Satisfies the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum. (Same as CJUS 2100.)
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SOCI 3000 - Sociology of Marriage and Family 3 - 3
3000. Sociology of Marriage and Family. 3 hours. Interpersonal dynamics of marriage and family life; role and influence of the family as both a powerful primary group and as a social institution in society; current status of families in the United States plus cross-cultural and historical patterns. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510 or equivalent. Advised for students planning sociology graduate work.
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SOCI 3110 - Sociology of Mental Health, Mental Illness and Mental Health Care 3 - 3
3110. Sociology of Mental Health, Mental Illness and Mental Health Care. 3 hours. Effects of social stresses and social integration on the mental health of various age, sex, ethnic and other groups within society; mental health care system and problems of access to that system among different subgroups in the population.
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SOCI 3120 - Sociology of Health and Illness 3 - 3
3120. Sociology of Health and Illness. 3 hours. Effects of social factors, such as age, sex, race and social class, on health and illness; differential access to health care services among subgroups of the U.S. population, including Blacks, Hispanics, Indians and the elderly; strains in the organization of the health care delivery system.
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SOCI 3190 - Correctional Counseling 3 - 3
3190. Correctional Counseling. 3 hours. Study of the basic purposes and techniques of counseling with consideration given to the development of interpersonal skills required to enhance communication and to effect positive behavioral change. Special attention is devoted to exemplary and experimental programs aimed at promoting long-range social adjustment. Experiential learning is provided through case studies and situational exercises.
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SOCI 3200 - Sociological Theory. 3 - 3
3200. Sociological Theory. 3 hours. Survey of development of sociological theory; emphasizes nature and types of contemporary theory. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510 or equivalent. Required of all sociology majors.
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SOCI 3220 - Quantitative Data Collection 3 - 3
3220. Quantitative Data Collection. 3 hours. Principles and procedures, sources of data, techniques of collection and analysis of quantitative data. Focus on survey research, secondary data analysis and other quantitative methods. Pre-requisite(s) : advanced (junior or senior) standing; SOCI 1510. Required of all sociology majors.
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SOCI 3240 - Qualitative Data Collection 3 - 3
3240. Quantitative Data Collection. 3 hours. Principles and procedures, sources of data, techniques of collection and analysis of qualitative data. Focus on how Sociologists use face to face interviewing, participant observation, focus groups and other qualitative methods. Prerequisite(s) : advanced (junior or senior) standing; SOCI 1510. Required of all sociology majors.
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SOCI 3280 - Quantitative Data Analysis 3 - 3
3280. Quantitative Data Analysis. 3 hours. Role of quantitative methods in social research; application of quantitative techniques and procedures to social data, statistical inference; data processing. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 3220 or equivalent. Required of all sociology majors. Restricted to Sociology majors only.
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SOCI 3300 - Urban Sociology 3 - 3
3300. Urban Sociology. 3 hours. Rise of the city; ecological distribution and processes; suburb metropolitan areas; trends in urbanization. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510 or equivalent. Advised for students planning sociology graduate work.
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SOCI 3330 - Social Stratification 3 - 3
3330. Social Stratification. 3 hours. Bases of social differentiation; status, power and mobility in social systems; influence of stratification on behavior; class structure in the United States. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510 or equivalent. Advised for students planning sociology graduate work.
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SOCI 3460 - Correctional Systems 3 - 3
3460. Correctional Systems. 3 hours. This course focuses on prisons and jails. It examines the goals and history of punishment, the death penalty, the composition and social organization of jail and prison populations; bail, detention, sentencing and classification; institutional management and the conflicts between rehabilitation and punishment. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 2100 or equivalent. (Same as CJUS 3400.)
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SOCI 3550 - Collective Behavior 3 - 3
3550. Collective Behavior. 3 hours. Human behavior in sporadic and unstructured situations; theories and case studies of rumors, crowds, panics, riots, disasters, fads and crazes; links among collective behavior episodes, social movements and social change. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510 or equivalent.
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SOCI 3560 - Sociology of Disasters 3 - 3
3560. Sociology of Disasters. 3 hours. This course focuses on an introduction to the study of human response to disaster events, including political and economic factors influencing vulnerability. Case studies of major disasters are used to explore topics such as the impact of gender, class, ethnicity, and age on vulnerability, response, and impacts; the effects of larger political and economic systems on disaster response; and the relationship of disasters to social change. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510 or equivalent.
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SOCI 3600 - The Multiracial Family 3 - 3
3600. The Multiracial Family. 3 hours. Academic study of the dynamics found in multiracial families. Important concepts in race/ethnicity studies such as assimilation, racial identity and pluralism. Other topics include passing, one-drop rule, interracial dating/marriage, bi- or multiracial identity and transracial adoption.
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SOCI 3620 - Juvenile Delinquency 3 - 3
3620. Juvenile Delinquency. 3 hours. Examines juvenile delinquency in the United States. Specific attention is devoted to the definitions, measurement, and correlates of juvenile delinquency. Additional focus is paid to the various theories of juvenile delinquency and what each theory prescribes for preventing treating and handling juvenile delinquents. (Same as CJUS 3620.)
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SOCI 3630 - Drugs, Crime and Society 3 - 3
3630. Drugs, Crime and Society. 3 hours. Examines the relationship between drugs, crime and human behavior. Explores the relationship between drug abuse and crime and the policy proposals developed to control drug trafficking, drug abuse, and drug-related crime, as well as the multi-faceted aspects and effects of chemical abuse and dependency. (Same as CJUS 3630.)
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SOCI 3700 - Sociology of Religion 3 - 3
3700. Sociology of Religion. 3 hours. A review of the common sociological dimensions of all religions such as moral definitions, group membership and dynamics, prescribed ritual practices and definitions of the sacred. An examination of sociologists contributing to the field such as Durkheim and Weber. Includes a sociological analysis of major world religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism.
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SOCI 3800 - Sociology of Work 3 - 3
3800. Sociology of Work. 3 hours. Social behavior and performance in the workplace beginning at the emergence of the industrial revolution through current workplace arrangements (e.g., work teams). Special topics covered include discrimination in the workplace (e.g., race, age, gender), the relationship between work and family, work alienation, welfare and work, women and work, and unions. Implications for counselors, managers, union organizers, city planners and policy makers. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510 or equivalent.
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SOCI 3900 - Race and Christianity 3 - 3
3900. Race and Christianity. 3 hours. The objectives of this course are to focus on the reciprocal influence of race / ethnicity and Christianity in the United States. The course will explore the historical development of Christianity within different racial groups, evidence about the effects of Christianity on our tendency to engage in racism / discrimination, and the development of multiracial Christian institutions and their influence in our society.
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SOCI 4010 - Sociology through Experiential Learning 3 - 3
4010. Sociology through Experiential Learning. 3 hours. Service Learning is an experiential learning program which integrates academic course work into community service, in this case, family literacy at the Dallas Public Library. SOCI 4010 is designed to foster critical thinking, social & personal responsibility, and teamwork. As a source of reflection, dialogue, and analysis, students will teach in the family literacy program (either adult ESL class or in the 9-and-under children’s program). The course readings and assignments address several sociological themes, such as how ethnicity, civic engagement, socio-economic class, immigration, education, and public institutions relate to one’s subjectivities and agency as a participant in a service learning project.
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SOCI 4160 - Developing Societies 3 - 3
4160. Developing Societies. 3 hours. Changing culture and institutions family, population, religion, work and politics in developing nations in South and Central America, Asia, and Africa; impact of industrial nations on societies experiencing rapid urban, bureaucratic, technological and industrial growth; implications for war and peace in the world. Advised for students planning sociology graduate work. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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SOCI 4240 - Sociology of Sexuality 3 - 3
3 hours. This course is about sexuality and how it is perceived, defined, and experienced in the context of society. This course explores sexuality as a social and historical construction and focuses on how sexuality influences our lives as reflected in social norms, attitudes and beliefs, and through public and private policies and practices. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510 or equivalent.
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SOCI 4250 - Gender and Society 3 - 3
4250. Gender and Society. 3 hours. Analyzes gender as a major social institution which intersects with all other institutions, especially the family, work, religion, politics, and education. Stresses programs to change the unequal treatment of women and men in these areas. Surveys contemporary changes and cultural variability in gender role definitions. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510 or equivalent.
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SOCI 4260 - Topics in Sociology 3 - 3
4260. Topics in Sociology. 3 hours. Investigation, analysis and discussion of a significant, contemporary topic. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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SOCI 4340 - Social Psychology and Behavior in the Social Environment 3 - 3
4340. 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 1510 or equivalent. Advised for students planning sociology graduate work.
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SOCI 4350 - Community Organization 3 - 3
4350. Community Organization. 3 hours. Principles of community organization and disorganization; agencies and programs dealing with contemporary problems facing the community. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510 or equivalent.
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SOCI 4450 - The Family in Later Life 3 - 3
4450. 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 1510 or equivalent. (Same as AGER 4450.)
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SOCI 4460 - Community Corrections 3 - 3
4460. 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 2100 or equivalent. (Same as CJUS 4460.)
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SOCI 4500 - Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence 3 - 3
4500. 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 1510 or equivalent.
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SOCI 4540 - Race and Ethnic Minorities 3 - 3
4540. 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 1510 or SOWK 1450 and other equivalents. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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SOCI 4550 - Sociology of Aging 3 - 3
4550. 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 1510 or equivalent. (Same as AGER 4550.)
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SOCI 4600 - Sociology of Mass Communication 3 - 3
4600. Sociology of Mass Communication. 3 hours. Communication as a social process; patterns and institutions of mass communication; analysis of public opinion and propaganda; techniques of public opinion measurement. Prerequisite(s) ; SOCI 1510 or equivalent.
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SOCI 4750 - World Population Trends and Problems 3 - 3
4750. World Population Trends and Problems. 3 hours. Patterns of population growth; trends of fertility and mortality; migration; social and economic consequences of population change.
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SOCI 4900 - Special Problems 1 - 3
4900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours.
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SOCI 4920 - Cooperative Education In Sociology 1 - 3
4920. 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.
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SOCI 4990 - Sociology Capstone 3 - 3
4990. 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 3200, 3220, 3240 and SOCI 3280. Required of all sociology majors. Senior level Sociology majors only.
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SPAN 1010 - Elementary Spanish I 3 - 3
TCCNS Number: SPAN 1311
(1311) 3 hours. Builds a foundation in spoken and written Spanish, listening and reading comprehension, and grammatical usage within a socio-cultural framework. Satisfies a portion of the Component Area Option requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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SPAN 1020 - Elementary Spanish II 3 - 3
TCCNS Number: SPAN 1312
(1412) 3 hours. Builds on the foundation of Elementary Spanish I by advancing students’ skills in listening, reading, conversing, composing texts and acquiring grammar. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1010 or equivalent. Satisfies a portion of the Component Area Option requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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SPAN 2040 - Intermediate Spanish 3 - 3
TCCNS Number: SPAN 2311
2040.(2311). Intermediate Spanish. 3 hours. Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1020 or equivalent. Satisfies the Communication requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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SPAN 2050 - Intermediate Spanish 3 - 3
TCCNS Number: SPAN 2312
2050(2312). Intermediate Spanish. 3 hours. Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2040 or equivalent. Satisfies the Communication requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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SPAN 2313 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers 3 - 3
TCCNS Number: SPAN 2313
(2313) 3 hours. Develops a full range of registers including public speaking and formal written discourses (e.g., argumentative essays, close textual readings) necessary to participate in contemporary bilingual communities. Prerequisite(s): Demonstrate native or near-native language ability as defined by results of departmental proficiency exam and/or consent of department. Satisfies a portion of the Component Area Option requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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