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Public Leadership - Graduate |
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PLDR 5310 - Data Analytics and Research Methods II 3.0-3.0
5310. 3 hours. The fundamental concepts and techniques in managing and presenting data for effective data-driven decision making. Topics include data design as well as practical applications of appropriate research methodologies to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of public and nonprofit sector programs and policies. Topics include: developing an evaluation plan; designing various types of evaluations such as process, impact, cost-benefit, and cost-effectiveness evaluations; and managing evaluation projects. Data visualization includes understanding the best practices for usable, consumable, and actionable data/results presentations. Prerequisite(s): PLDR 5300.
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PLDR 5320 - Public Service and Society 3.0-3.0
5320. 3 hours. An examination of the political, institutional, organizational, ethical, social, legal and economic environments in which public servants and community leaders operate.
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PLDR 5325 - PLDR Fundraising Principles & Grant Writing 3.0-3.0
5325. 3 hours. Provides a practical understanding of advanced concepts, techniques and theories of fundraising for nonprofit and community leaders, including the preparation of an effective grant application. Prerequisite(s): PLDR core courses.
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PLDR 5330 - Organization Theory and Managing Change in Public Service 3.0-3.0
5330. 3 hours. Survey of historical and contemporary theories of organizalions, human behavior within the organizational setting, and managing change in the public service context Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSPL program.
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PLDR 5335 - PLDR Nonprofit Management 3.0-3.0
5335. 3 hours. A practical course on managing nonprofit organizations which addresses key aspects such as public trust, board development, strategic planning, volunteer management, financial management, financial, accountability and transparency. Prerequisite(s): PLDR core courses.
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PLDR 5340 - Intergovernmental Relations and Management 3.0-3.0
5340. 3 hours. The nature and role of public leaders in the American federal system of government, including all levels of government: federal, state, county, municipal, and special districts. Prerequisite(s): PLDR 5320.
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PLDR 5345 - Theory and Applications of GIS in Public Service 3.0-3.0
5345. 3 hours. Applications of Mathematics in GIS including the Geometry of the Sphere, Categories of GIS Data, and related topics from Topology and Graph Theory; will also include applications of GIS methodologies to address social, biological and public service questions. Prerequisite(s): PLDR 5320 or consent of department.
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PLDR 5350 - PLDR Performance Measurement and Management 3.0-3.0
5350. 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. Prerequisite(s): PLDR core courses.
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PLDR 5355 - Leadership in the Administrative State 3.0-3.0
5355. 3 hours. Overview of the administrative state in the 21st century and identifies the competencies needed to lead bureaucratic organizations. Prerequisite(s): PLDR 5320.
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PLDR 5360 - Public Health Leadership 3.0-3.0
5360. 3 hours. The course will survey theories of leadership and their application to current public health issues. Course focuses on leadership in transitioning public health findings into action, identifying and assessing leadership approaches, and developing skills to mobilize communities and promote health.
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PLDR 5365 - Healthcare Administration 3.0-3.0
5365. 3 hours. The course will provide an overview of competencies fundamental to healthcare administration. Course will highlight the core knowledge areas for healthcare leaders and managers, including healthcare finance, governance and organizational structure, laws, and regulations, and quality and performance improvement.
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Reading - Undergraduate |
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EDRE 4450 - Reading and Writing, Birth through Grade 6 3.0-3.0
4450. 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): DFST 1013 and admission to Teacher Education.
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EDRE 4820 - Reading and Writing in Grades 4-8 3.0-3.0
4820. 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 3.0-3.0
4840. 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): EDRE 4450/4820 (both may be taken concurrently); LING 3060 (may be taken concurrently); and admission to Teacher Education.
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EDRE 4850 - Assessment and Evaluation of Reading 3.0-3.0
4850. 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 EDRE 4820.
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EDRE 4860 - Reading and the Language Arts in Grades EC-8 3.0-3.0
4860. 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): EDEE 3320, EDEE 3380, and all courses in the Reading/English/language arts part of the academic major; and Admission to Teacher Education, which includes participation in a field-based program.
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EDRE 4861 - Integrated Language Arts & Social Studies Instruction K-8 3.0-3.0
4861. 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 4890 - Inquiry into Classroom Practice 3.0-3.0
4890. 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 1.0-3.0
4900. 1-3 hours each.
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Reading - Graduate |
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EDRE 5070 - Literacy Development for English Language Learners 3.0-3.0
5070. 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 3.0-3.0
5180. 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 3.0-3.0
5190. 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 3.0-3.0
5200. 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 3.0-3.0
5370. 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 3.0-3.0
5520. 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 3.0-3.0
5550. 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 1.0-3.0
5900. 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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Real Estate - Undergraduate |
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REAL 2100 - Principles of Real Estate 3.0-3.0
2100. 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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Risk Management and Insurance - Undergraduate |
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RMIN 4400 - Employee Benefit Programs 3.0-3.0
4400. 3 hours. Reasons for employee benefit programs; group life, medical expense and disability income insurance programs; health maintenance organizations; pension programs and profit-sharing plans; tax considerations and government regulations.
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Secondary Education - Undergraduate |
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EDSE 4060 - Content Area Reading in Secondary Schools 3.0-3.0
4060. 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 4840 - Instructional Strategies and Classroom Management 3.0-3.0
4840. 3 hours. (0;0;3) This course is taken during the semester immediately preceding 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 1.0-3.0
4900. 1-3 hours each.
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EDSE 4910 - Special Problems 1.0-3.0
4910. 1-3 hours each.
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Social Work - Undergraduate |
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SOWK 4700 - Child Welfare Practice and Services 3.0-3.0
4700. 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 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: SOCI 1301
1510 (1301). 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. Satisfies arts and sciences core social science requirements. 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 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: SOCI 1306
1520 (1306). 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 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: SOCI 2319
2010 (2319). 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.
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SOCI 2050 - Sociology of Sport 3.0-3.0
2050. 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.
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SOCI 2070 - Introduction to Race and Ethnic Relations 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: SOCI 2319
2070 (2319). 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 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: CRIJ 1301
2100 (CRIJ 1301). 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 a portion of the Component Area Option requirement of the University Core Curriculum. (Same as CJUS 2100.)
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SOCI 3000 - Sociology of Marriage and Family 3.0-3.0
3000. 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 3.0-3.0
3110. 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 3.0-3.0
3120. 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 3.0-3.0
3190. 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. 3.0-3.0
3200. 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 3.0-3.0
3220. 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. Prerequisite(s): Advanced (Junior or Senior) standing; SOCI 1510. Required of all sociology majors.
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SOCI 3240 - Qualitative Data Collection 3.0-3.0
3240. 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 3.0-3.0
3280. 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 3.0-3.0
3300. 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 3.0-3.0
3330. 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 3340 - Women and Sport 3.0-3.0
3340. 3 hours. A social-psychological and historical study of women and sports, and the challenges faced by women athletes through the years. Sports covered in this course include but are not limited to Olympic Sports, Collegiate and Professional Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Equestrian, Figure Skating, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, and Track and Field. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 2050.
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SOCI 3350 - Sport and Masculinity 3.0-3.0
3350. 3 hours. Critical examination of sport and masculinity, and the roles media and technology play in shaping one’s identity. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 2050 or instructor approval.
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SOCI 3460 - Correctional Systems 3.0-3.0
3460. 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 3.0-3.0
3550. 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 3.0-3.0
3560. 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 3.0-3.0
3600. 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 3.0-3.0
3620. 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 3.0-3.0
3630. 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 3.0-3.0
3700. 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 3.0-3.0
3800. 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 3.0-3.0
3900. 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 3.0-3.0
4010. 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. This course 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 3.0-3.0
4160. 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.
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SOCI 4240 - Sociology of Sexuality 3.0-3.0
4240. 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 3.0-3.0
4250. 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 3.0-3.0
4260. 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 3.0-3.0
4340. 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 3.0-3.0
4350. 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 4360 - Sport, Markets, and Culture 3.0-3.0
4360. 3 hours. Critical exploration and analysis on the social impact of sports, media, and technology on the economy, culture, and the individual. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 2050 or instructor approval.
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SOCI 4450 - The Family in Later Life 3.0-3.0
4450. 3 hours. Later stages in the family life cycle are surveyed with emphasis on changing family composition, role transitions and support systems. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510 or equivalent. (Same as AGER 4450.)
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SOCI 4460 - Community Corrections 3.0-3.0
4460. 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 3.0-3.0
4500. 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 3.0-3.0
4540. 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 other equivalent.
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SOCI 4550 - Sociology of Aging 3.0-3.0
4550. 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 3.0-3.0
4600. 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 3.0-3.0
4750. 3 hours. Patterns of population growth; trends of fertility and mortality; migration; social and economic consequences of population change.
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SOCI 4850 - Internship in Sociology 3.0-3.0
4850. 3 hours. An experiential learning course where students are placed in a supervised work environment inside a Sociological agency, with a minimum 120-hour work requirement. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510, overall GPA of 2.70 or higher, and completed at least 12 additional hours in SOCI.
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SOCI 4900 - Special Problems 1.0-3.0
4900. 1-3 hours each.
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SOCI 4920 - Coop Ed in Sociology 1.0-3.0
4920. 1-3 hours each. 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 3.0-3.0
4990. 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): A grade of “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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Spanish - Undergraduate |
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SPAN 1010 - Elementary Spanish I 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: SPAN 1411
1010 (1411). 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 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: SPAN 1412
1020 (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 I 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: SPAN 2311
2040 (2311). 3 hours. Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1020 or equivalent.
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SPAN 2050 - Intermediate Spanish II 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: SPAN 2312
2050 (2312). 3 hours. Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2040 or equivalent.
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SPAN 2313 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: SPAN 2313
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. Satisfies a portion of the Component Area Option requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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SPAN 2900 - Special Problems 1.0-3.0
2900. 1-3 hours each.
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SPAN 3020 - Introduction to Translation in Spanish 3.0-3.0
3020. 3 hours. Techniques used in modern translation of Spanish to English and English to Spanish. Fundamental concepts of translation as well as common problems encountered by translators. Prerequisite(s): Completion of Intermediate level courses or equivalent, or departmental consent.
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SPAN 3060 - Spanish Composition and Conversation 3.0-3.0
3060. 3 hours. Focuses on improving composition and writing skills; making oral reports about relevant topics of interest to students in a variety of subject areas including contemporary politics, literature, the arts, sciences, history, folklore, etc. Writing intensive. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2313 or SPAN 2050 or departmental consent.
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SPAN 3110 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature 3.0-3.0
3110. 3 hours. Literary terminology, analysis of text, and differences among the genres. Readings include writings from a wide variety of Hispanic authors (both traditional and contemporary, from Spain and Latin America). Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3060 and 3 additional hours of any SPAN 3000/4000 level course.
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SPAN 3150 - Spanish Culture and Civilization 3.0-3.0
3150. 3 hours. Study of the politics, social structures and traditions of the Spanish world from the Paleolithic period until today, with a special focus on their contemporary life in order to build a foundation for a more in-depth study of their life, literature and culture. Taught entirely in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of advanced (3000 or 4000 level) Spanish or consent of the department.
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SPAN 3160 - Latin American Culture and Civilization 3.0-3.0
3160. 3 hours. Study of the politics, social structures and traditions of Latin America from the indigenous period until today, with a special focus on their contemporary life in order to build a foundation for a more in-depth study of Latin American culture. Taught entirely in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of advanced (3000 or 4000 level) Spanish or consent of the department.
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SPAN 3313 - Advanced Spanish for Heritage Speakers 3.0-3.0
3313. 3 hours. An intensive study of Spanish language and culture for the Hispanic Heritage Speaker. Acquire Spanish academic language skills, with high focus on grammar and professional communication. Develop advanced reading, writing, and listening and speaking skills. Taught in Spanish. (Writing intensive) Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2313 or departmental consent.
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SPAN 3360 - Spanish for the Professions 3.0-3.0
3360. 3 hours. Spanish language skills needed in the professional fields to communicate orally or in writing with clientele. Emphasizes specialized vocabulary, gestures and cultural understanding. Topics may include the specialized languages of law enforcement, human services, education, public health, communications industry, etc. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2050 or SPAN 2313 or departmental consent.
Formerly SPAN 2360.
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SPAN 3570 - Spanish in the Bilingual Classroom 3.0-3.0
3570. 3 hours. Emphasizes the Spanish language skills needed in the teaching field to communicate with Spanish speaking students and their parents / guardians. Includes specialized vocabulary, scenarios, sample dialogues, and information related to a variety of school-related settings. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2050 or SPAN 2313 or departmental consent.
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SPAN 4250 - Acquisition of Spanish as a Second Language 3.0-3.0
4250. 3 hours. Overview of prominent linguistic principles in the acquisition of Spanish as a second language. Application of theory to language acquisition, pragmatics, and teaching/learning Spanish grammar such as verbal morphology system, indicative/subjunctive mood system, and pronomial system in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of advanced (3000 or 4000 level) Spanish or consent of the department.
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SPAN 4321 - The Hispanic Southwest 3.0-3.0
4321. 3 hours. Examines the history of Hispanic presence in the Southwest from first contact to 1848 and the Hispanic cultural legacy in the region. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2610 or 4700.
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SPAN 4340 - Spanish For Human Services 3.0-3.0
4340. 3 hours. Designed to improve the Spanish-speaking skills of non-profit office staff and administrators, and anyone working with Spanish-speakers in an outreach capacity. Service learning course. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3060.
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SPAN 4345 - Spanish for Legal Professionals 3.0-3.0
4345. 3 hours. Prepares law students and others with the language of the legal professions as well as with cultural knowledge to enhance professional work in the Hispanic community. Prerequisite(s): Intermediate to advanced oral communication skills as determined by the departmental placement exam.
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SPAN 4350 - Spanish in the Community 3.0-3.0
4350. 3 hours. Designed to ensure Spanish students have first-hand experience with language use in the community and the impact of relationships in language acquisition. These experiences will be the basis for linking course content to experiences in the ESL community.
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SPAN 4360 - Survey of Spanish-American Literature 3.0-3.0
4360. 3 hours. Spanish-American literature from the colonial period to 1888. Readings, lectures, discussions and term projects. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3110.
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