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Curriculum and Instruction - Graduate |
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EDCI 5380 - Problem-Based Learning 3.0-3.0
5380. 3 hours. Designed to allow students to understand the processes for and advantages of implementing STEM education, specifically through the utilization of Problem-Based Learning and the Engineering Design Process.
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EDCI 5510 - Advanced Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teaching Algebraic Thinking 3.0-3.0
5510. 3 hours. Intended for individuals currently teaching elementary or middle school. The course covers problem solving, patterns and sequences, functions and modeling, generalization and proof. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to graduate school and EC-6 or Grades 4-8 teaching certification.
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EDCI 5520 - Advanced Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teachers of Numbers and Operations 3.0-3.0
5520. 3 hours. Intended for individuals currently teaching elementary or middle school. The course covers problem solving, sets, operations with positive and negative numbers, proportional reasoning, fractions, decimals and percents. The course includes an action research project conducted in a K-8 setting. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to graduate school.
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EDCI 5530 - Advanced Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teachers of Probability & Statistics 3.0-3.0
5530. 3 hours. Intended for individuals currently teaching elementary or middle school who already possess EC-6 or Math 4-8 teaching certification. The course covers organizing and displaying data, describing data with numbers, probability, tree diagrams, geometric probabilities, counting techniques, abuses of statistics. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to graduate school and EC-6 or Grades 4-8 teaching certification.
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EDCI 5540 - Advanced Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teachers of Geometry & Measurement 3.0-3.0
5540. 3 hours. Intended for individuals currently teaching elementary or middle school. The course covers attributes of two- and three-dimensional figures, customary and metric measurement, and measuring length, perimeter, area, and volume. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to graduate school and EC-6 or Grades 4-8 teaching certification.
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EDCI 5550 - Advanced Pedagogical Content Knowledge of Financial Literacy for EC-8 Teachers 3.0-3.0
5550. 3 hours. Intended for individuals currently teaching elementary or middle school who already possess EC-6 or Math 4-8 teaching certification. The course covers techniques for teaching financial literacy in Grades K-8 including ideas related to income, expenses, budgeting, saving and borrowing money, and the costs and benefits of a college education. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to graduate school.
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EDCI 5710 - Curriculum and Instruction Inquiry I 3.0-3.0
5710. 3 hours. Introduction to critical reflection and inquiry through action research. Development of basic skills as consumers of educational research and as teacher-researchers. Admission procedures are completed and degree plan developed. Should be taken upon first residence registration in the curriculum and instruction MEd program.
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EDCI 5720 - Curriculum and Instruction Inquiry II 3.0-3.0
5720. 3 hours. Advanced critical reflection and inquiry through action research and advocacy. Refinement of skills as consumers of educational research, teacher-researcher and advocate for and against educational change. Consideration of contemporary issues in education. Presentation of program portfolio is scheduled during enrollment in this course, including completion of action research report. Should be taken during the last resident registration in the curriculum and instruction MEd program. Prerequisite(s): EDCI 5320, 5360, 5710; EDUC 5130; and EDSP 5680.
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EDCI 5900 - Special Problems 1.0-3.0
5900. 1-3 hours each. Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently.
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EDCI 5910 - Special Problems 1.0-3.0
5910. 1-3 hours. Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently.
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Decision Sciences - Undergraduate |
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DSCI 2710 - Data Analysis with Spreadsheets 3.0-3.0
2710. 3 hours. Collection, description and analysis of numerical data. Data presentation, tables, charts and graphs, descriptive statistics, analysis of time series and index numbers, sampling techniques and distributions, estimation, confidence intervals, with applications in quality control and productivity. Prerequisite(s): Must have completed two years of high school algebra and one year of geometry and be eligible for college level math course.
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DSCI 2900 - Special Problems 1.0-3.0
2900. 1-3 hours each.
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DSCI 3710 - Business Statistics with Spreadsheets 3.0-3.0
3710. 3 hours. Statistical inference for means and proportions, analysis of variance, correlation, simple and multiple regression. Extensive use of cases and spreadsheets. Prerequisite(s): DSCI 2710 with a grade of C or better.
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DSCI 3870 - Management Science 3.0-3.0
3870. 3 hours. Introduction to operations research for business decision making. Spreadsheet methods are used to evaluate the following: deterministic models; allocation problems, linear programming, sequencing and scheduling, and network models. Prerequisite(s): DSCI 2710; ACCT 2010 and 2020 with grades of C or better; ECON 1100 and 1110; MATH 1680 or MATH 1190 or equivalent.
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DSCI 4510 - Modeling for Business Intelligence 3.0-3.0
4510. 3 hours. How modeling for business intelligence systems can be utilized as a key element within a managerial decision process. Attention is paid to how and why such a model is used in a BI support system environment. Topics include the use of mathematical, statistical and business models that are embedded within a decision support system for dealing with both structured and semi-structured decision problems. Prerequisite(s): DSCI 3870; BCIS 3610; 2.7 UNTD GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNTD); a grade of C or better in each previously taken DSCI course.
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DSCI 4900 - Special Problems 1.0-3.0
4900. 1-3 hours each.
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Decision Sciences - Graduate |
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DSCI 5010 - Statistical Analysis 1.5-1.5
5010. 1.5 hours. Basic descriptive and inferential statistics; includes frequency distributions, averages, dispersions, index numbers, time-series analysis, probability, theoretical distributions, sampling distribution, estimation, tests of significance, chi-square, regression and correlation, analysis of variance and sample design. This course meets the deficiency requirement of statistics for MBA candidates, and may be counted as part of a graduate program in a field other than business administration. Offered in Spring only. No credit if DSCI 3710 already taken.
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DSCI 5180 - Introduction to the Business Decision Process 3.0-3.0
5180. 3 hours. Emphasis on model assumptions, applying the correct statistical model and interpreting the results. Topics include simple regression, multiple regression (e.g., qualitative variable coding, model building) and experimental design (e.g., completely randomized design, randomized block design, multi-factor designs).
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DSCI 5690 - Topics in Decision Sciences 3.0-3.0
5690. 3 hours. Current issues dealing with the development and use of decision science models in business. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Prerequisite(s): DSCI 5180 or consent of department.
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Development & Family Studies - Undergraduate |
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DFST 1013 - Human Development 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: TECA 1354
1013 (TECA 1354). 3 hours. Introduction to the theories and processes of physical, cognitive and social development of the individual from conception until death. Suitable for non-majors. Satisfies the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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DFST 2033 - Parenting in Diverse Families 3 - 3
TCCNS Number: TECA 1303
2033 (TECA 1303). 3 hours. Commonalities and differences in parenting, care-giving and family life are emphasized from systems, ecological and cross-cultural perspectives. Parenting and care-giving in diverse family forms and cultures are studied in relation to adult-child interactions, parent/school/community relations, family roles, laws, and parenting skills. Satisfies a portion of the Component Area Option requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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Early Childhood Education - Undergraduate |
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EDEC 2900 - Special Problems 1.0-4.0
2900. 1-4 hours each. Students explore a problem independently. Problems are chosen by the student and developed through conferences with the instructor. Prerequisite(s): Open to freshmen and sophomore students.
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EDEC 3613 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3.0-3.0
3613. 3 hours. Historical foundations of early childhood education, current programs, educational/care practices and legal and ethical issues. Attention goes to objectives, activities, materials, and teaching strategies and techniques in an early childhood classroom.
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EDEC 4243 - Environmental Processes and Assessment 3.0-3.0
4243. 3 hours. (3;3;0) Considers early childhood learning processes as well as implications for individual, group, and program assessment. Focus areas include formal, informal, and holistic assessment instruments as well as learning environment materials and resources. Implications for technology in assessment and management are discussed. Laboratory experiences (20-25) required. Prerequisite(s): EDEC 3613: INDE or CDFS major required.
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EDEC 4633 - Nurturing Children’s Social Competence 3.0-3.0
4633. 3 hours. Facilitating the social and emotional skills of young children. Incorporates an ecological approach to significant influences on self-esteem and self-concept including diversity, family, creativity and individual differences. Includes analysis of play theory and research. Field experience required. Prerequisite(s): EDEC 3613 or EDEC 4243.
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EDEC 4800 - Studies in Development, Family Studies and Early Childhood Education 1.0-3.0
4800. 1-3 hours each. Organized classes for specific program needs and student interests. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department. Limited-offering basis. May be repeated for credit.
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EDEC 4900 - Special Problems 1.0-4.0
4900. 1-3 hours each . Students explore a problem independently. Problems are chosen by the student and developed through conferences with the instructor. Prerequisite(s): Open to junior and senior students.
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Early Childhood Education - Graduate |
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EDEC 5312 - Teaching PK-K Language and Literacy 3.0-3.0
5312. 3 hours. Inquiry based and experiential approach to understanding 4 through 6 year olds development of language and literacy. Begins with physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of 4 through 6 year olds as it relates to language and literacy. Students learn practical skills to assess, plan lessons, implement, and reflect on teaching of language and literacy to 4 through 6 year olds. Special attention is given to Texas Prekindergarten guidelines and Kindergarten TEKS for language and literacy. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to graduate school and EC-6 certification (or comparable for EC teaching).
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EDEC 5322 - Teaching PK-K Math and Science 3.0-3.0
5322. 3 hours. Inquiry based and experiential approach to understanding 4 through 6 year olds development of math and science concepts. Begins with physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of 4 through 6 year olds as it relates to math and science concepts. Students learn practical skills to assess, plan lessons, implement, and reflect on teaching of math and science concepts to 4 through 6 year olds. Special attention is given to Texas Prekindergarten guidelines and Kindergarten TEKS for math and science. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to graduate school and EC-6 certification (or comparable for EC teaching).
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EDEC 5412 - Advanced Interventions for Pre-K/K Language and Literacy 3.0-3.0
5412. 3 hours. Inquiry based and experiential approach to advanced interventions for Pre-K students who are not meeting developmentally expected language and literacy goals. Students learn practical skills of assessment and language/literacy intervention strategies (e.g. Response to Intervention strategies) as well as parent consultation. Special attention is given to poverty, language differences, behavior challenges, and disabilities that may impact Pre-K language and literacy development.
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EDEC 5422 - Advanced Interventions for Pre-K/K Math and Science 3.0-3.0
5422. 3 hours. Inquiry based and experiential approach to advanced interventions for Pre-K students who are not meeting developmentally expected math and science goals. Students learn practical skills of assessment and math and science intervention strategies (e.g. Response to Intervention strategies) as well as parent consultation. Special attention is given to poverty, language differences, behavior challenges, and disabilities that may impact Pre-K math and science development.
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EDEC 5513 - Advanced Studies in Early Childhood Education 3.0-3.0
5513. 3 hours. Advanced survey of theory/philosophy and research related to educating children. Integrative and comprehensive assessment of both classic and recent contributions in the field of early childhood education. Course requires involvement in early childhood setting.
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EDEC 5523 - Early Childhood Studies Seminar 3.0-3.0
5523. 3 hours. Graduate seminar and related readings and scholarly activity featuring special workshops and/or guest lectures by visiting researchers in early childhood studies.
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EDEC 5623 - Environments and Programs for Young Children 3.0-3.0
5623. 3 hours. Recommended for individuals entering the early childhood profession. Emphasizes the direct application of diverse early childhood learning theories on classroom practices including behavioral, developmental, and reconceptualist/critical perspectives. Includes curricular decision making, instructional planning, classroom management, and strategies for construction and implementation of learning environments for young children.
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EDEC 5633 - Assessment in Early Childhood Education 3.0-3.0
5633. 3 hours. Examines the role of assessment in the process of program development, instruction and individual differences. Attention is given to observational strategies, record keeping, analysis of data, instructional planning and program evaluation.
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EDEC 5643 - Leadership and Supervision of Programs 3.0-3.0
5643. 3 hours. Issues and problems in administration of programs for children, youth and families. Includes administrative leadership of programs and staff, effective staff development and supervision.
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EDEC 5653 - Making the Literacy Connection: Language to Reading 3.0-3.0
5653. 3 hours. The study of the development of literacy in young children through oral language, listening comprehension, alphabetic knowledge, print awareness and reading. Addresses young children’s communication, language diversity, age-appropriate characteristics and appropriate instructional techniques to support literacy and reading. Includes techniques for assessment and evaluation of early language development.
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EDEC 5800 - Special Topics in Early Childhood Studies 1.0-3.0
5800. 1-3 hours each. Organized classes designed to accommodate the needs of students and demands of program development not met by regular offerings. Short courses and workshops on specific topics are offered on a limited basis, to be repeated only upon demand. May be repeated for credit.
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EDEC 5900 - Special Problems 1.0-3.0
5900. 1-3 hours each. Open to graduate students capable of developing a problem independently. Problems chosen by the student and approved in advance by the instructor.
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Economics - Undergraduate |
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ECON 1100 - Principles of Microeconomics 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: ECON 2302
1100 (2302). 3 hours. Business organization and market economy; theory of the firm; techniques of economic analysis in current economic problems; comparative economic systems.
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ECON 1110 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: ECON 2301
1110 (2301). 3 hours. Principles of economic organization and growth in modern, industrial society; money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy; determinants of national income and business fluctuations.
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ECON 2900 - Special Problems 1.0-3.0
2900. 1-3 hours each.
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ECON 3250 - Industrial Relations 3.0-3.0
3250. 3 hours. Employer/employee relations in the United States; structure, methods and objectives of labor unions and employer associations in an industrial system and changing institutional pattern. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1100 and ECON 1110.
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ECON 3550 - Intermediate Micro-Theory 3.0-3.0
3550. 3 hours. Demand and supply analysis, consumer choice theory, production and cost theory and market equilibrium under different market structures. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1100 with a grade of A or B; and either MATH 1190 or MATH 1710 with a grade of C or better.
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ECON 3560 - Intermediate Macro-Theory 3.0-3.0
3560. 3 hours. Factors affecting income level, employment and output; national income concepts and measurements; application of economic policy to current problems. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1100 and ECON 1110 with a grade of A or B.
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ECON 4020 - Money and Financial Institutions 3.0-3.0
4020. 3 hours. Nature and functions of money; modern banking institutions and central banks; credit control and monetary stabilization. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1100 and ECON 1110.
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ECON 4140 - Managerial Economics 3.0-3.0
4140. 3 hours. Integrates microeconomic theory with accounting, finance, marketing and production management. Demand and cost estimation and forecasting; pricing; business strategy; case studies. Prerequisite(s): ECON 3550 and MATH 1190.
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ECON 4180 - The Economics of Health Care 3.0-3.0
4180. 3 hours. Application of economic theory and analysis to the financing and delivery of medical care. Emphasis on the use of economic concepts to understand health care markets and public policy issues. May not be repeated at the graduate level as ECON 5180. Prerequisite(s): ECON 3550.
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ECON 4510 - History of Economic Thought 3.0-3.0
4510. 3 hours. Economic thought since the Middle Ages. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1100 and ECON 1110.
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ECON 4850 - International Trade 3.0-3.0
4850. 3 hours. Examines the nature and theoretical foundations of modern trade between nations. Topics include patterns of international trade and production, welfare implications of trade, impacts of tariffs and quotas, balance of trade and balance of payments issues. Analysis of trade implications of international monetary systems, multinational corporations, exchange rates and economic implications of political action. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1100 and ECON 1110 or consent of department.
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Economics - Graduate |
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ECON 5000 - Economic Concepts 3.0-3.0
5000. 3 hours. Theory of the firm under different market structures; demand theory, the Keynesian model and the money system. Offered in Fall only.
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ECON 5140 - Managerial Economics 3.0-3.0
5140. 3 hours. Integrates microeconomic theory with accounting, finance, marketing and production management. Incremental reasoning to decision making under uncertainty. Offered in Fall only. Prerequisite(s): ECON 5000 (or ECON 1100 and 1110 taken during undergraduate degree).
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ECON 5180 - Economics of Health Care 3.0-3.0
5180. 3 hours. Application of economic theory and analysis to the financing and delivery of medical care. Emphasis on the use of economic concepts to understand public policy issues in medical care. Students may not receive credit for both ECON 4180 and 5180.
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ECON 5900 - Special Problems 1.0-3.0
5900. 1-3 hours.
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Education Administration - Graduate |
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EDAD 5300 - Introduction to Educational Leadership 3.0-3.0
5300. 3 hours. Focuses on instructional leadership development and serves as the introductory course for degrees and certification in educational administration. Includes a study of campus-level leadership and accountability and concomitant roles and responsibilities; as well as interrelationships among administrators, teachers, students, parents and community groups. Degree plans are developed and the major professor/adviser is assigned.
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EDAD 5330 - The Principalship 3.0-3.0
5330. 3 hours. Study of instructional leadership as it relates to the improvement of instruction, effective schools and ongoing effective program delivery by personnel. Areas to be explored and discussed include significant and recent research and best practices of instructional leadership, learning theory, the change process, school climate and culture, effective teaching methods and the relationship of instruction to curriculum.
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EDAD 5360 - Leadership for Social Justice 3.0-3.0
5360. 3 hours. The situation of PK-12 schooling for school-dependent children in the United States points to various inequities (Connell, 1993; Hodgkinson, 1995; Jackson, 2011; Land & Legters, 2002; Larson & Murtadha, 2002). In addition to disadvantaging poor and/or school-dependent children, females, special needs children, racial and ethnic minority children, second language learners, and children of recent immigrant parents are often disadvantaged. These circumstances call for responsible, socially-just leadership that seeks to redress institutional injustice and to saturate culturally-and socially-responsive teaching and learning throughout the educational institution.
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EDAD 5370 - Leadership of Assessment, Accountability, and Evaluation 3.0-3.0
5370. 3 hours. Key standards, concepts, and skills related to student assessment, data analysis, campus and district evaluation, and various teacher evaluation systems. Aspects of the Texas school accountability system and how key standards and evaluation apply to accountability and school ratings.
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EDAD 5390 - Campus-Level School Law 3.0-3.0
5390. 3 hours. Provides an understanding of important constitutional, statutory, administrative and case law as it pertains to the everyday operation of schools in Texas. Students learn the legal framework within which schooling takes place and how it structures the decisions that campus administrators make. Primary emphasis is placed on legal issues facing campus-level administrators.
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EDAD 5400 - Management of School Resources 3.0-3.0
5400. 3 hours. Study and analysis of school resources including financial, budgetary and capital resources with particular application to school building-level administrators. The course focuses on theory as well as management.
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EDAD 5500 - Internship in Educational Administration 3.0-3.0
5500. 3 hours. Provision for on-the-job experience and professional study in administration and supervision as directed by the student’s major adviser. Required for Texas professional certificate for school administration. Not applicable to degree programs. The internship requires 125 hours of experience at either a secondary, middle, elementary, or alternative school site. Prerequisite(s): Complete 12 hours of Educational Leadership.
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EDAD 5550 - Computer Applications for Educational Administration 3.0-3.0
5550. 3 hours. Study and analysis of the use of technology in the administration of education with emphasis on using microcomputer applications to facilitate administrative activities; planning for the incorporation of technology into district/campus wide instructional programs; and promoting education via the use of technology.
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EDAD 5600 - Race, Class and Gender Issues in Education 3.0-3.0
5600. 3 hours. Race, class and gender equities exist throughout educational systems. Students critically examine issues related to providing leadership for a diverse student population. Students learn what it means to be a culturally responsive leader and to review research and debunk stereotypes and negative views. Students begin to recognize all learners as capable, motivated, resilient and able to build on cultural strengths. Strategies for school change are also explored.
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EDAD 5610 - School Communications and Public Relations 3.0-3.0
5610. 3 hours. Every administrator in an educational organization has a responsibility to engage in public relations on a daily basis. The primary objective of this course is to examine school-based public relations with the context of life in an information age, practice in schools shared decision-making, and sustained demands for school improvement. Students study three critical dimensions of school public relations: informing the public; modifying attitudes and opinions; integrating the actions and attitudes of an organization with those of its public.
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EDAD 5620 - Leadership for Student Educational Services 3.0-3.0
5620. 3 hours. Designed to investigate the values, theoretical bases, best practices and challenges for leaders who administer student educational services at the school or district levels. Provides a review of federal laws, rules, regulations and expectations for students placed at risk in educational settings by circumstances and situations beyond their control. Emphasis on students who are educationally disadvantaged because of poverty, language differences, disabilities, interests and academic performance or lack thereof.
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EDAD 5630 - Organizational Change and School Improvement 3.0-3.0
5630. 3 hours. School change and improvement from the perspectives of classical/rational organizational theory, open systems theory, contingency theory and social systems theories. Content includes research on school change and school improvement, strategic planning, effects of major reform initiatives in the 1980s and 1990s, and the development of the literature review in a research study.
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EDAD 5640 - Leadership for School Law and Finance 3.0-3.0
5640. 3 hours. A study of philosophical foundations and principals of school law, the roles, responsibilities, systems and procedures in school business matters. Includes budgeting, taxation, and statutory programs for school support, fiscal management, business operations, legal framework for school programming, government structures, and federal, state, and local regulations.
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EDAD 5650 - Professional Development and Supervision 3.0-3.0
5650. 3 hours. Provides students with the knowledge, interpersonal skills and technical skills to accomplish the supervisory tasks of direct assistance to teachers and professional development. Students learn how to implement models of professional development, especially job-embedded professional development, and how to apply the basic processes of developmental supervision, clinical supervision and coaching. In addition, the course addresses the relationship of effective supervisory behaviors to appraisal processes.
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EDAD 5680 - Administration of the K-12 Curriculum 3.0-3.0
5680. 3 hours. Examines the interaction among curriculum, instruction and assessment at site, district and national levels. Theoretical knowledge as well as site and district based curricular projects are included. The student develops an understanding of the critical importance of research based yet practical curriculum alignment and coordinated planning in school reform and improvement.
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EDAD 5700 - Practicum in Educational Leadership 3.0-3.0
5700. 3 hours. A comprehensive view of educational leadership with an emphasis on action research methods.
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EDAD 5800 - Studies in Education 1.0-3.0
5800. 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 are offered on a limited basis, to be repeated only upon demand. May be repeated for credit.
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EDAD 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 and the department chair.
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Educational Foundations - Undergraduate |
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EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: EDUC 1301
1301 (1301). 3 hours. An orientation to the profession of teaching. Students will explore theories of learning, characteristics of effective teachers, and current trends and issues in education. Topics include child development, the learning environment, instructional methods, behavior management, and serving diverse student populations.
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EDUC 3320 - Foundations of Education 3.0-3.0
3320. 3 hours. Standards and foundations of curriculum for grades EC-8 in public schools. Includes the study of professional ethics/responsibilities, educational philosophies, the history of American education, schools and society, school and community/parent relationships, legal/political control and financial support, school/classroom organizational patterns, and curriculum development/alignment.
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EDUC 4200 - Student Teaching 6.0-6.0
4200. 6 hours. Teaching under supervision in EC-6, Special Education, Bilingual Education, English as Second Language, Grades 4-8, and/or Grades 7-12. Required for those seeking Texas certification for any level & any content area. See Student Teaching Program for details. Pass/no pass only. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all program courses.
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Educational Psychology - Graduate |
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EPSY 5050 - Foundations of Educational Research Methodology 3.0-3.0
5050. 3 hours. Overview of the process of conducting research, from formulating research questions to sampling, data collection, analysis, and drawing inferences. The main focus is on being able to understand, evaluate, and utilize published research, both qualitative and quantitative. Final product is a detailed critique of published research.
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EPSY 5123 - Human Development Across the Life Span 3.0-3.0
5123. 3 hours. The processes and stages that individuals undergo as they progress from birth through old age and death are studied from a human ecological perspective. Developmental tasks and concepts are explored. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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EPSY 5210 - Ed Statistics 3.0-3.0
5210. 3 hours. Descriptive and inferential statistical concepts and techniques commonly used in educational research. Organization of data, graphical representation, measures of central tendency and variability, normal distribution curve, sampling theory and tests of significant differences between related and independent samples.
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EPSY 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 developed through conferences with the instructor. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
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EPSY 5910 - Special Problems 1.0-3.0
5910. 1-3 hour each. Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Problems chosen by the student and developed through conferences with the instructor. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
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Elementary Education - Undergraduate |
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EDEE 2000 - Exploring Diversity Through Social Action 3.0-3.0
2000. 3 hours. Exploration of issues related to race and ethnicity, gender, social class, learning differences, and sexual orientation as they impact education in the U.S. Required for students seeking grades 4-8 teacher certification.
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EDEE 2210 - Social Studies and Science Curriculum Grades EC-6 3.0-3.0
2210. 3 hours. Intended to deepen content knowledge for EC-6 Generalist teachers. Prerequisite(s): Take a departmental-administered EC-6 Generalist practice test.
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EDEE 2900 - Special Problems 1.0-3.0
2900. 1-3 hours each.
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EDEE 4330 - Science in Grades EC-6 3.0-3.0
4330. 3 hours. (3;0;16) Subject matter background and material organization for an integrated science program in primary and elementary school. Students experience first-hand the scope and sequence of science education in a primary/elementary/middle school setting. Assignments, directed field experience and other class activities take place on site in a EC-6 school setting. Prerequisite(s): EDEE 3320 and EDEE 3380; admission to Teacher Education, which includes participation in a field-based program; all courses in the reading/English/language arts part of the academic major, required core and academic major science courses; and DFEC classes.
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EDEE 4350 - Mathematics in Grades EC-8 3.0-3.0
4350. 3 hours. (3;0;16) Principles in mathematics teaching and learning based on national curriculum and assessment standards. The learning process in the development of mathematical thinking and skills in children. Students observe mathematics instruction and materials in real settings and experience firsthand the scope and sequence of mathematics in a primary/elementary/middle school setting. Assignments, directed field experience and other class activities take place on site in a school setting. Prerequisite(s): EDEE 3320 and EDEE 3380; admission to Teacher Education, which includes participation in a field-based program; all courses in the reading/English/language arts part of the academic major, required core and academic major math courses; and DFEC classes.
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EDEE 4800 - Studies in Education 1.0-3.0
4800. 1-3 hours each. Organized classes for specific program needs and student interest. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education and consent of department. Limited-offering basis. May be repeated for credit.
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EDEE 4900 - Special Problems 1.0-3.0
4900. 1-3 hours each.
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Emergency Medical Science Program - Undergraduate |
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EMSP 4300 - Disaster Planning and Public Safety 3.0-3.0
4300. 3 hours. Examination of concepts and principles of disaster plannIng. Role and impact on public safety. Communication of, response to, training and preparedness for natural and man-made disasters. Prerequisite(s): Junior status.
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English - Undergraduate |
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ENGL 1313 - Computer Assisted College Writing I 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: ENGL 1301
1313 (1301). 3 hours. Writing as a means of critical thinking, with emphasis on the process of perfecting the essay through the writing of several drafts in the English computer classroom. No computer experience required. Satisfies a portion of the Communication requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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ENGL 1323 - Computer Assisted College Writing II 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: ENGL 1302
1323 (1302). 3 hours. Study of the relationship between writing and research. Emphasis on the process of perfecting the essay through the writing of several drafts in the freshman computer laboratory. Continuation of ENGL 1313. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1313 or equivalent. Satisfies a portion of the Communication requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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ENGL 2100 - Introduction to Creative Writing 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: ENGL 2307
2100 (2307). 3 hours. Writings will include original works in each genre. Readings will cover a wide and diverse group of examples.
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ENGL 2210 - Survey of World Literatures from Antiquity to 1700 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: ENGL 2332
2210 (2332). 3 hours. Comparative and critical reading skills from a global perspective, tracing significant literary themes, text, movements, and genres across a wide range of world literatures and cultures from Antiquity to the 1700. Prerequisite(s): Three semester hours of freshman-level English or equivalent credit. Satisfies the Language, Philosophy, and Culture requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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ENGL 2220 - Survey of World Literatures from 1700 to the Present 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: ENGL 2333
2220 (2333). 3 hours. Comparative and critical reading skills from a global perspective, tracing significant literary themes, text, movements, and genres across a wide range of world literatures and cultures from 1700 to the present. Prerequisite(s): Three semester hours of freshman-level English or equivalent credit. Satisfies the Language, Philosophy, and Culture requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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ENGL 2321 - British Literature 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: ENGL 2321
2321 (2321). 3 hours. Critical survey of British literature and culture through the study of major authors’ works from the Anglo-Saxon era to present. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of freshman-level English (1313 or 1323) or equivalent credit. Satisfies the Language, Philosophy, and Culture requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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ENGL 2326 - American Literature 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: ENGL 2326
2326 (2326). 3 hours. Critical survey of American literature and culture through study of representative works of major authors from different periods of American history from the colonial time to the end of the twentieth century. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of freshman-level English (1313 or 1323) or equivalent credit. Satisfies the Language, Philosophy, and Culture requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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ENGL 2341 - Forms of Literature 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: ENGL 2341
2341 (2341). 3 hours. Designed to introduce students to close readings of literature, including poetry, drama, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Students will learn and practice the skills of close reading, thorough discussion and analytical writing about literature. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of freshman-level English (1313 or 1323) or equivalent credit. Satisfies the Language, Philosophy, and Culture requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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ENGL 2342 - Diversity in Literature 3.0-3.0
TCCNS Number: ENGL 2342
2342 (2342). 3 hours. An introduction to the literatures of various minority groups, defined by race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and/or physical condition. Topics, texts, and approaches will vary. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of freshman-level English (1313 or 1323) or equivalent credit. Satisfies the Language, Philosophy, and Culture requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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ENGL 2500 - Introduction to Literary Analysis and Interpretation Skills 3.0-3.0
2500. 3 hours. Prepares majors to understand literature and to articulate their understanding in essays supported by carefully analyzed evidence from assigned works. Covers basic critical vocabulary, the major literary genres (poetry, drama, fiction), and the conventions that govern these genres. Students learn to evaluate multiple interpretations of a text. Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of freshman composition.
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ENGL 2900 - Special Problems 1.0-3.0
2900. 1-3 hours each.
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ENGL 3640 - Literature and Mental Illness 3.0-3.0
3640. 3 hours. Study of literary representations of mental illness. A multidisciplinary approach to critical intersections between literature and psychology, mental illness, and treatment. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1323 and PSYC 1100.
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