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Public Administration and Community Service - Undergraduate |
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PACS 4220D - Proposal Writing and Grants Administration 3 hours
Students will learn the basic steps in researching funding ideas including how to use the Internet as a fundamental tool, and the detailed steps required for preparing funding applications. The course will also focus on the skills and tools needed to monitor funds once grants have been awarded.
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PACS 4240D - Volunteer Management Concepts and Applications 3 hours
Analysis and review of day-to-day applications of management principles to the administrative and operating practices of contemporary volunteer programs in the public, not-for-profit, and for-profit sectors. Focuses on volunteer program management and organization, including targeting, recruiting, training, supervising, motivating, counseling, retaining and recognizing volunteer workforces. May not be repeated if credit has been received for it at the graduate level.
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PACS 4250D - Community Resource Mapping and Collaboration 3 hours
Analyzes systems that measure community assets and resources. Explores the means of identifying and approaching potential collaborative community partners, and focuses on the development of joint proposals and/or business plans. Provides an overview of the role of volunteer managers and agency leadership of community organizations that provide resources in the development of a collaborative, capacity building community. An ecological approach is used to analyze the full range of human service agency services: health, social, educational, diagnostic, enrichment, religious, civic and legal. Students have an opportunity to do field work with agency staff on assigned community projects.
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PACS 4900D - Special Problems 1-3 hours
Special problems and research in economic development or regional/sectoral analysis. Registration permitted only upon approval of instructor.
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PACS 4980D - Experimental Course 1-4 hours
New courses offered on a trial basis.
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Reading - Undergraduate |
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EDRE 1200D - 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 for a passing grade of at least C. Credit in this course does not fulfill any degree requirement.
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EDRE 4450D - Reading and Writing (Birth through Grade 4) 3 hours
(3;0;0) Examines theoretical and practical aspects of emergent literacy. The course focuses on developmentally appropriate 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 1 additional hour of field experience. Prerequisite(s): admission to the teacher education program and DFEC 3123.
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EDRE 4820D - 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 the teacher education program.
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EDRE 4840D - Linguistically Diverse Learners 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 the teacher education program, EDRE 4450D /EDRE 4820D (may be taken concurrently), LING 3060D (may be taken concurrently).
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EDRE 4850D - 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 4450D or EDRE 4820D .
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EDRE 4860D - 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 the teacher education program, which includes participation in a field-based program, EDEE 3320D , EDEE 3380D , all courses in the reading/Englis/language arts part of the academic major, and DFEC courses.
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EDRE 4870D - 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 the teacher education program and EDRE 4450D (for EC-6) or EDRE 4820D (for 4-8 English Language Arts) or EDSE 4060D (for 4-8 Social Studies, Science, or Mathematics).
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EDRE 4900D - Special Problems 1-3 hours
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Real Estate - Undergraduate |
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REAL 2100D - Principles of Real Estate 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (1301)
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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REAL 4000D - Real Estate Finance 3 hours
Examination of the process and methods of financing both residential and commercial properties. Primary focus is on the lender’s perspective in mortgage loan analysis. Prerequisite(s): REAL 2100D and FINA 3770D , or consent of department.
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REAL 4210D - Advanced Property Management 3 hours
4210. Advanced Property Management. 3 hours. Detailed focus on advanced aspects of managing real property assets. Topics include market analysis and segmentation, advanced asset management, and risk management. Prerequisite(s) : REAL 4200 or consent of department.
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REAL 4300D - Real Estate Investments 3 hours
Analysis of real estate investments during the origination, operation and termination phases. Primary emphasis is on financial feasibility and cash-flow analysis. Prerequisite(s): REAL 2100D and FINA 3770D , or consent of department.
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REAL 4400D - Real Estate Valuation 3 hours
4400. Real Estate Valuation. 3 hours. Theory and methods of residential and income property appraisal. Topics include real estate market analysis, highest and best use analysis, and capitalization techniques. Income property valuation techniques are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): REAL 2100 and FINA 3770, or consent of department.
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Rehabilitation - Undergraduate |
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RHAB 3900D - Case Management in Rehabilitation 3 hours
Application of the rehabilitation model as an approach to individualized service delivery. Focuses on interviewing, assessment, individualized service planning, and coordination of rehabilitation services. Prerequisite(s): RHAB 3100 and COUN 3000D .
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RHAB 3975D - Addictions 3 hours
Examines the relationship of substance abuse and addiction to individual functioning and health, social welfare, criminality, and family life. Reviews the history of drug use, control and treatment as well as modern methods of treatment.
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RHAB 4075D - Drugs and Alcohol 3 hours
Covers the psychological, biological and behavioral causes and effects of stubstance abuse and addiction with particular focus on the impact of alcohol, cannabis, nicotine, opiates, stimulants, depressants and hallucinogens on mind, body and behavior. (Same as SOWK 3050.)
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RHAB 4175D - Addiction Treatment Models 3 hours
Provides an overview of treatment strategies used in the treatment of alcohol/drug abuse and dependence. Examines the basic chemical dependency treatment service delivery systems within the context of AODA counseling theory. Prerequisite(s) : RHAB 4075D or RHAB 3975D .
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RHAB 4275D - Alcohol, Drugs and Disability 3 hours
Examines the biological, psychological and systemic nature of substance abuse and addiction, their overlap with other mental and physical disabilities and relationship to the process of rehabilitation.
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RHAB 4375D - Addiction Counseling and Groups 3 hours
Principles and practice for the most common form of addictions treatment offered today. Explores methods of dealing with substance abuse issues in a agroup and offers opportunities to apply skills in class setting. Prerequisite(s): RHAB 4175D .
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RHAB 4475D - Assessment of Alcoholism and Chemical Dependency 3 hours
Explores the tools and dynamics of assessing chemical dependency, the placement and referral of these clients and treatment planning. Students learn to systematically gather data from clients and other sources; to use psycho-social instruments that are sensitive to age, gender and culture; and to apply accepted criteria in diagnosing substance abuse disorders and making treatment recommendations. Prerequisite(s): RHAB 4475.
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RHAB 4575D - Current Issues in Substance Abuse 3 hours
Current issues in chemical dependency are explored using various types of research reports and other professional literature. These sources are used to help students understand the role of research in developing programs, formulating policies and evaluating one’s practice. Students become critical consumers of professional literature as they develop specialized expertise on specific problems, groups or practices used in treating addictions and substance abuse. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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RHAB 4675D - Alcohol Drug Abuse Counseling 3 hours
Practice of alcohol and other drug abuse (AODA) counseling focuses on familiarizing students with the core competencies necessary for effective interventions within addiction treatment settings and prepares them to apply these skills in AODA counseling practice. Prerequisite(s): RHAB 4175D & RHAB 4475D .
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RHAB 4800D - Studies in Rehabilitation 1-3 hours
May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Prerequisite(s): consent of department.
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RHAB 4900D - Special Problems 1-3 hours
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Risk Management and Insurance - Undergraduate |
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RMIN 2500D - Principles of Risk and Insurance Management 3 hours
Consumer-oriented study of basic risk theory, elementary risk management techniques and fundamental principles: individual life insurance and annuity products; automobile, homeowners, health and selected social insurance programs; insurers and their operations; guidelines for efficient purchase and use of insurance products. Recommended for all students, regardless of major field of interest.
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RMIN 4300D - Liability Risk Management & Insurance 3 hours
Liability exposures to loss and methods available to treat thm; commercial general liability coverage, worker’s compensation, business auto insurance; and other insurance products for treating commercial liability loss exposures. Liability insurance underwriting, rating, and pricing.
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RMIN 4400D - Employee Benefit Programs 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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RMIN 4600D - Risk Management 3 hours
Study of financial effects of pure risk on businesses and not-for-profit institutions; policy, goals, objectives, organization of effort, identification and evaluation of risk; selection of risk treatment/financing tools; implementation and review of tools used; probability analyses of data and financial evaluation of alternative tools.
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Secondary Education - Undergraduate |
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EDSE 3500D - Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science 3 hours
Psychological foundations of learning. Problem solving in mathematics and science educationl 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 1100D (may be taken concurrently) or consent of a Texas North Texas adviser in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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EDSE 3800D - 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 3830D - Teaching/Learning Process and Evaluation 3 hours
Examines the processes of learning and the phenomena of adolescent development as they relate to teaching in the secondary school. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and admission to teacher education.
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EDSE 4000D - 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 and science education. Overview of policy related to mathematics and science education. Prerequisite(s) : Admission to the Texas North Texas program, a University grade point average of at least 2.50, TNTX 1200D , and EDSE 3500D .
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EDSE 4060D - Content Area Reading in Secondary Schools 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. Instruction, assignments, directed field experience and other class activities may take place on site in a school setting. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and admission to teacher education.
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EDSE 4070D - 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. Instruction, assignments, directed field experience and other class activities may take place on site in a school setting. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and admission to teacher education.
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EDSE 4108D - Student Teaching in the Secondary School 3 hours
Teaching under supervision. Prerequisite(s): EDSE 3800D , EDSE 3830D , EDSE 4060D , EDSE 4070D and EDSE 4840D , and senior standing. Required for those seeking secondary certification. See Student Teaching Program for details. Pass/no pass only.
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EDSE 4118D - Student Teaching in the Secondary School 3 hours
Teaching under supervision. Prerequisite(s): EDSE 3800D , EDSE 3830D , EDSE 4060D , EDSE 4070D and EDSE 4840D , and senior standing. Required for those seeking secondary certification. See Student Teaching Program for details. Pass/no pass only.
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EDSE 4500D - 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 4608D - Student Teaching I in Mathematics and Science 3 hours
Teaching under supervision. Required for students seeking secondary certification. See the Teach North Texas program for details. Prerequisite(s) : TNTX 1100D and ; EDSE 3500D , EDSE 4000D and EDSE 4500D ; concurrent enrollment in EDSE 4128; and senior standing.
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EDSE 4618D - Student Teaching II in Mathematics and Science 3 hours
Teaching under supervision. Required for students seeking secondary certification. See the Teach North Texas program for details. Prerequisite(s) : TNTX 1100D and TNTX 1200D ; EDSE 3500D , EDSE 4000D and EDSE 4500D ; concurrent enrollment in EDSE 4128; and senior standing.
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EDSE 4840D - 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 4900D - Special Problems 1-3 hours
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Secondary Education - Graduate |
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EDSE 5800D - Studies in Education 1-3 hours
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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Social Work - Undergraduate |
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SOWK 3500D - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I 3 hours
Theories of human interaction as a framework for practice decisions. Ecological and strengths-based perspective to explore social systems as vehicles for individual and societal change. Part of a two-course sequence focusing most specifically on the human life course as it is impacted by biological, psychological, social and cultural factors. Prerequisites(s): SOWK 3500; SOCI 3800D ; SOWK 4540D . Co-requisite with SOWK 4800 and SOCI 4880.
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SOWK 4540D - Human Diversity for the Helping Professions 3 hours
Conditions and issues affecting human diversity across American populations; including socio-psychological and cross-cultural patterns and traditions of oppression, with emphasis on social policies in the Southwest and strategies for change. This course is intended for human service professionals. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement in the University Core Curriculum.
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SOWK 4700D - Child Welfare Theory, Practices and Services 3 hours
Contemporary theory, practices and services in child welfare; services for abused and neglected children, adoptions, foster care and unwed mothers. Prerequisite(s): SOWK 1450 or consent of department.
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Sociology - Undergraduate |
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SOCI 1510D - Introduction to Sociology 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (1301)
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 1520D - Contemporary Social Problems 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (1306)
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 2010D - Race, Class, Gender and Ethnicity 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (2319)
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 2050D - 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 2070D - 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. Required for all ethnic studies minors.
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SOCI 2100D - 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 2100D .)
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SOCI 3000D - 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 1510D or equivalent. Advised for students planning sociology graduate work.
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SOCI 3110D - 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 3120D - 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 3200D - Sociological Theory 3 hours
Survey of development of sociological theory; emphasizes nature and types of contemporary theory. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510D or equivalent. Required of all sociology majors.
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SOCI 3220D - 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. Prerquisite(s) : advanced (junior or senior) standing; SOCI 1510D . Required of all sociology majors.
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SOCI 3240D - Qualitative 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 1510D . Required of all sociology majors.
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SOCI 3280D - Quantitative Methods of Social Research 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 3220D or equivalent. Required of all sociology majors. Restricted to Sociology majors only.
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SOCI 3300D - Urban Sociology 3 hours
Rise of the city; ecological distribution and processes; suburb metropolitan areas; trends in urbanization. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510D or equivalent. Advised for students planning sociology graduate work.
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SOCI 3330D - 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 1510D or equivalent. Advised for students planning sociology graduate work.
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SOCI 3460D - 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 2100D or equivalent. (Same as CJUS 3400D .)
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SOCI 3550D - 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 1510D or equivalent.
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SOCI 3560D - 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 1510D or equivalent.
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SOCI 3600D - 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 3620D - 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 3620D .)
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SOCI 3630D - 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 3630D .)
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SOCI 3700D - 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 3800D - 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 1510D or equivalent.
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SOCI 3900D - 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 4160D - 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 4240D - Sociology of Sexuality 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 1510D or equivalent.
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SOCI 4250D - 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 1510D or equivalent.
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SOCI 4260D - 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 4340D - Social Psychology and Behavior in the Social Environment 3 hours
Social and cultural bases of diverse human behavior; social matrix of personality, organization and disorganization. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510D or equivalent. Advised for students planning sociology graduate work.
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SOCI 4350D - Community Organization 3 hours
Principles of community organization and disorganization; agencies and programs dealing with contemporary problems facing the community. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510D or equivalent.
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SOCI 4450D - The Family in Later Life 3 hours
Later stages in the family life cycle are surveyed with emphasis on changing family composition, role transitions and support systems. Pre-requisite(s): SOCI 1510D or equivalent. (Same as AGER 4450.)
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SOCI 4460D - Community Corrections 3 hours
This course examines the concept of community corrections from various perspectives. It also examines contemporary practices and trends in probation, parole and other forms of community corrections. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 2100D or equivalent. (Same as CJUS 4460D .)
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SOCI 4500D - Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence 3 hours
Practical focus on socialization, parenting and educational strategies in childhood and adolescence, and upon the social factors, agencies and institutions (particularly education) affecting children and adolescents in modern society. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510D or equivalent.
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SOCI 4540D - Race and Ethnic Minorities 3 hours
Conditions and distribution of race and ethnic minorities; socio-psychological and cultural factors in race and ethnic relations; pattern of relations in the United States with emphasis on the Southwest and on social services. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510D or SOWK 1450 and other equivalents. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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SOCI 4550D - Sociology of Aging 3 hours
Twenty-somethings, Generation Xers, Baby Boomersall will be senior citizens sooner or later. Their sex, race/ethnicity, and social class will affect their experience of aging. Course explores issues related to successful aging, including what young adults should be doing now to ensure that they have happy, healthy, wealthy, and creative golden years. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510D or equivalent. (Same as AGER 4550D .)
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SOCI 4600D - Sociology of Mass Communication 3 hours
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 4750D - World Population Trends and Problems 3 hours
Patterns of population growth; trends of fertility and mortality; migration; social and economic consequences of population change.
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SOCI 4900D - Special Problems 1-3 hours
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SOCI 4920D - Cooperative Education in Sociology 1-3 hours
Supervised work in a job directly related to the student’s major, professional field of study or career objective. Prerequisite(s): 12 hours credit in sociology; student must meet the employer’s requirements and have consent of the division chair. May be repeated for credit.
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SOCI 4951D - Honors College Capstone Thesis 3 hours
A major research project is prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis. Prerequisite(s) : completion of at least six hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 semester credit hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College. May be substituted for HNRS 4000.
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SOCI 4990D - Sociology Capstone 3 hours
Senior Sociology majors use their skills and knowledge to develop data driven senior theses that integrate core sociological concepts, theory and methods. Students are required to find an applied sociology application in their projects. Prerequisite(s) : “C” or better in SOCI 3200D , SOCI 3220D , SOCI 3240D and SOCI 3280D . Required of all sociology majors. Senior level Sociology majors only.
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SPAN 1010D - Elementary Spanish 4 hours
TCCNS Number: (1411)
(4;1). Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice. Satisfies the Communication requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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SPAN 1020D - Elementary Spanish 4 hours
TCCNS Number: (1412)
(4;1) . Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1010D or equivalent. Satisfies the Communication requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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SPAN 2040D - Intermediate Spanish 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (2311)
Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1020D or equivalent. Satisfies the Communication requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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SPAN 2050D - Intermediate Spanish 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (2312)
Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2040D or equivalent. Satisfies the Communication requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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SPAN 3060D - Advanced Spanish Composition and Oral Practice 3 hours
3060. Advanced Spanish Composition and Oral Practice. 3 hours each. Composition, oral reports, and Spanish and Spanish-American topics. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2050 or equivalent.
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SPAN 3080D - Advanced Spanish Composition and Grammar for Bilinguals 3 hours
3080. Advanced Spanish Composition and Grammar for Bilinguals. 3 hours. Principles of academic writing, spelling, and grammar in Spanish, directed specifically towards bilinguals (Spanish heritage and native speakers). Course will be taught in Spanish. Prerequisite(s) : Demonstrate native or near-native language ability as defined by results of departmental proficiency exam and / or consent of department.
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SPAN 3110D - Introduction to Hispanic Literature 3 hours
3110. Introduction to Hispanic Literature. 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): 6 hours from SPAN 3060, 3070, or 3080; plus SPAN 3090.
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SPAN 3150D - Spanish Culture and Civilization 3 hours
3150. Spanish Culture and Civilization. 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): 6 hours from SPAN 3060, 3070, or 3080; plus SPAN 3090.
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SPAN 3160D - Latin American Culture and Civilization 3 hours
3160. Latin American Culture and Civilization. 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): SPAN 6 hours from 3060, 3070, or 3080; plus SPAN 3090.
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