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Middle School Education - Undergraduate |
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EDME 3380D - Teaching and Learning in the Middle Grades 3 hours
This course provides middle level teacher candidates wiht the knowledge and skills to teach young adolescents. Topics include 1) young adolescent development, 2) the middle level philosophy and school organization, 3) middle level curriculum, instruction, and assessment teaching skills, and 4) middle level profession roles. Prerequisite(s) : Admission to the teacher education program (includes participation in a field-based program); an adolescent / lifespan development course, and an educational-application computer course.
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EDME 4103D - Student Teaching in Grades 4-8 3 hours
Teaching under supervision in grades 4 through 8. Prerequisite(s): admission to teacher education program; EDEE 3320D , EDME 3380D ; the required EDME content-specific methods course, EDRE 4870D , and the required EDBE courses. Pass/no pass only.
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EDME 4104D - Student Teaching in Grades 4-8 3 hours
Teaching under supervision in grades 4 through 8. Prerequisite(s): admission to teacher education program; EDEE 3320D , EDME 3380D ; the required EDME content-specific methods course, EDRE 4870D , and the required EDBE courses. Pass/no pass only.
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EDME 4330D - Science in Grades 4-8 3 hours
Subject matter background and material organization for an integrated science program in the upper elementary and middle school. Students experience first-hand the scope and sequence of science education. Assignments, directed field experience, and other class activities take place on site in an upper elementary or middle school setting. Prerequisite(s) : Admission to the teacher education program, which includes participation in a field-based program, EDEE 3320D , EDSE 4060D , DFST 4133D , EDEE 2000D , EDSP 3210D , CECS 4100, and required core and academic major science courses.
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EDME 4340D - Social Studies in Grades 4-8 3 hours
Principles of teaching social studies in the upper elementary and middle school. Students observe social studies instruction and materials in real settings, apply principles of social studies instruciton on classroom settings, and experience first-hand the scope and sequence of the curriculum in an upper elementary or middle school setting. Assignments, directed field experience and other class activities take place in a school settings. Prerequisite(s) : Admission to the teacher education program, which includes participation in a field-based program, EDEE 3320D , EDSE 4060D , DFST 4133D , EDEE 2000D , EDSP 3210D , CECS 4100, and required core and academic major social studies courses.
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EDME 4351D - Teaching Mathematics in Grades 4-8 3 hours
This course offers candidates a constructivist approach to helping students develop a knowledge of mathematics in grades 4-8. Teaching strategies are presented with developmental activities that can be used with middle grade students. Students will reflect on what it means to teach mathematics and explore the factors that influence teaching. Prerequisite(s) : Admission to the teacher education program, which includes participation in a field-based program for the middle grades in mathematics, EDEE 3320D ; required core and academic major math courses and EDEC and DFST classes.
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Music History and Literature, Musicology - Undergraduate |
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MUMH 2040D - Music Appreciation 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (MUSI 1306)
Music masterpieces; elements of music, form and design; relation of music to other areas of cultural development; live and recorded performances. For non-music majors. Satisfies the Visual and Performing Arts requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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Physics - Undergraduate |
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PHYS 1052D - Solar System 3.00
1052. Solar System. 3 hours (3;2). History of astronomy and the physical properties of the earth, moon, planets and minor bodies. Includes weekly outdoor and indoor laboratory exercises. May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum. Prerequisite(s) : MATH 1100 or above.
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PHYS 1062D - Stars and the Universe 3.00
1062. Stars and the Universe. 3 hours (3;2). Properties of stars and stellar systems and a study of the origin, evolution and future of the universe. Includes weekly outdoor and indoor laboratory exercises. May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum. Prerequisite(s) : MATH 1100 or above.
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PHYS 1210D - Conceptual Physics 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (1415)
(3;3). Principles and applications of mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity and atomic physics for the elementary education major. May not use both PHYS 1210 and PHYS 1311 to satisfy a laboratory science requirement. May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum (by elementary education students). Prerequisite(s): MATH 1100D or higher and interdisciplinary studies (elementary education) major status.
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PHYS 1410D - General Physics I 3.00
TCCNS Number: 1301
1410 (1301). General Physics I. 3 hours. (3;0;1) Non-calculus based physics sequence suitable for life sciences majors and preprofessional students. Principles and applications of mechanics, sound and heat. Prerequisite(s): proficiency in algebra and trigonometry. May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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PHYS 1420D - General Physics II 3.00
TCCNS Number: 1302
1420 (1302). General Physics II. 3 hours. (3;0;1) Non-calculus based physics sequence suitable for life sciences majors and preprofessional students. Principles and applications of electricity, magnetism, light and atomic physics. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1410 or consent of department. May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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PHYS 1430D - General Physics Laboratory I 1.00
TCCNS Number: 1101
1430 (1101). General Physics Laboratory I. 1 hour. (0;3) Prerequisite(s): credit for or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 1410. May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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PHYS 1440D - General Physics Laboratory II 1.00
TCCNS Number: 1102
1440 (1102). General Physics Laboratory II. 1 hour. (0;3) Prerequisite(s): credit for or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 1420. May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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PHYS 1710D - Mechanics 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (2325)
(3;0;1) Laws of motion; inertia, acceleration, force, energy, momentum and angular momentum. Rotational and oscillatory motion. Gravitation. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1710D . May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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PHYS 1730D - Laboratory in Mechanics 1 hour
TCCNS Number: (2125)
(0;3) Prerequisite(s): credit for or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1710D . May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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PHYS 2220D - Electricity and Magnetism 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (2326)
(3;0;1) Electric fields, dc and ac circuits, magnetic fields and magnetic induction. Electric and magnetic properties of matter. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1420 or PHYS 1710D ; MATH 1720D . It is recommended that the course be taken concurrently with PHYS 2240D . May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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PHYS 2240D - Laboratory in Wave Motion, Electricity, Magnetism and Optics 1 hour
TCCNS Number: (2126)
(0;3) Prerequisite(s): credit for or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 2220D . May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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Political Science - Undergraduate |
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PSCI 1040D - American Government: Laws and Institutions 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (GOVT 2301)
U.S. and Texas constitutions, federalism, local government, institutions, civil rights and civil liberties. Satisfies legislative requirement of a course emphasizing U.S. and Texas constitutions. PSCI 1040 must be taken to satisfy the requirement of a course emphasizing U.S. and Texas constitutions.
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PSCI 1050D - American Government: Process and Policies 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (GOVT 2302)
Political parties, elections, interest groups, mass media, public opinion and public policy. PSCI 1050 or PSCI 1060D fulfills the remaining 3 hours of the legislative requirement for 6 hours of government.
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PSCI 1060D - American Government: Topics 3 hours
Individually or team-taught courses that explore in depth a substantive aspect of American government or politics. Topics vary and may include (but are not limited to) specific contemporary public issues, institutional simulations, and politics through the arts and literature. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. May be used for duplication only when topic is the same. PSCI 1060 fulfills the remaining 3 hours of the legislative requirement for 6 hours of government.
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PSCI 3110D - The Legislative Process 3 hours
3110. The Legislative Process. 3 hours. Legislative behavior, representation, selection of legislators, organization and procedures; relationships to other branches of government.
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PSCI 3200D - The American Legal System 3 hours
3200. The American Legal System. 3 hours. Institutions and processes; courts and judicial behavior.
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PSCI 3210D - The U.S. Supreme Court 3 hours
3210. The U.S. Supreme Court. 3 hours. Explores varying aspects of the U.S. Supreme Court, including how the Supreme Court selects and decides cases, how justices are appointed to the Supreme Court, how the Supreme Court interacts with other branches of government and interest groups, and how decisions are implemented.
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PSCI 4020D - Urban Politics 3 hours
4020. Urban Politics. 3 hours. The city in social order; political machinery of central city and suburbs; types of conflicts, policies, leadership and groups; metropolitan government.
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PSCI 4200D - Constitutional Law: Discrimination and the Powers of the Government 3 hours
4200. Constitutional Law: Discrimination and the Powers of the Government. 3 hours each. Constitution of the United States; work of the Supreme Court, and effects of decisions on national and state government.
Decisions of the United States Supreme Court; scope of legislative, executive and judicial power; presidential power in war and foreign affairs; clash of national and state power; economic liberties and property rights; racial and gender discrimination.
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PSCI 4210D - Constitutional Law: Rights and Liberties 3 hours
4210. Constitutional Law: Rights and Liberties. 3 hours each. Constitution of the United States; work of the Supreme Court, and effects of decisions on national and state government.
Decisions of the United States Supreme Court; freedom of religion, speech and press; rights of criminal defendants; right to privacy.
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PSCI 4220D - Jurisprudence 3 hours
4220. Jurisprudence. 3 hours. Law in the modern state, meaning and objects, sources and growth, and conceptions of rights and justice. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours in public law.
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PSCI 4520D - International Human Rights 3 hours
Consideration of the concept and role of human rights in international affairs. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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Psychology - Undergraduate |
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PSYC 1630D - General Psychology I 3 hours
Nature of psychology with emphases on the study of personality development, decision making, reactions to frustration, mental health, and how the individual interacts with and is influenced by others. Satisfies the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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PSYC 1650D - General Psychology II 3 hours
Nature of psychology with emphases on the physiological basis of behavior and psychological processes, including learning, motivation, perception and emotion. Satisfies the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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PSYC 2317D - Quantitative Methods 4 hours
Techniques appropriate for treatment of psychological data; frequency distributions, percentiles, measures of central tendency and variability, normal curve function, simple correlational analyses, and applications of sampling theory. Prerequisite(s) : MATH 1100D - College Algebra.
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PSYC 2580D - Health Psychology 3 hours
Examines psychological, physiological, social and behavioral factorhs as they influence and are influenced by physical health. Health psychology is concerned with the acquisition and maintenance of health through behavior change strategies, the prevention and/or treatment of illnesses, the role of psychosocial and stress factors in the development of physical illness, and the formulation of health care policy. Satisfies the Wellness requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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PSYC 3520D - Introduction to Industrial Organizational Psychology 3 hours
Personnel and organizational psychology; selection and testing procedures, test validation, and theories of organization, leadership and job performance. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2317D or equivalent.
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PSYC 3620D - Developmental Psychology 3 hours
Basic theories and research in life-span developmental psychology; parent-child relations, identification, peer relations, self-concept, language learning, perceptual and cognitive development.
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PSYC 4610D - Abnormal Psychology 3 hours
Major psychoses, neuroses and other types of maladaptive behavior patterns that are common problems in society; descriptions of symptomatology, theoretical approaches and epidemiological variables. Prerequisite(s): junior standing and 12 hours of psychology, or consent of department.
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Public Administration - Undergraduate |
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PADM 3700D - Issues in Public Administration 3 hours
An in-depth investigation of a contemporary issue of concern to public managers. Possible topics include managing nonprofit organizations, public-private partnerships and ethics in government. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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Public Administration and Community Service - Undergraduate |
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PACS 3000D - Community and Public Service 3 hours
Designed for individuals preparing for a career in community, public, or human service professions. Promotes understanding of self in relation to philosophy and practice of community and public service. Students examine social issues, study and discuss concepts in community service disciplines, learn professional skills, explore service careers and organizations appropriate for their unique interests and abilities, and apply their base of knowledge to further the purpose of civic involvement. Community service professionals offer real-world viewpoints and experiences contributing to the decision-making process.
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PACS 4000D - Mediation 3 hours
Develops mediator competence. Defines and examines the process of mediation. Covers the history and development of mediation and introduces theories of conflict management. Reviews diverse settings of mediation, such as domestic, commercial, non-profit, employment and institutional environments. Significant legal, ethical, professional cultural and gender considerations are explored. Students participate in mediation exercises and simulations. Required for interdisciplinary minor in alternative dispute resolution.
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PACS 4010D - Family Mediation 3 hours
Provides mediators with advanced practical skills and clear theoretical understanding of family mediation, with particular emphasis on divorce and child custody issues. Meets statutory requirements of Texas and many other states for mediators of disputes relating to the parent-child relationship. Preequisite(s) : PACS 4000D Mediation.
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PACS 4020D - Dispute Resolution in the Workplace 3 hours
Review of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to address sources of conflict in the workplace. Examines procedures and benefits of arbitration, mediation, ombudspersons, minitrials, neutral fact-finding and other alternatives to litigation-based conflict resolution. Trends in use and ethical/professional considerations are considered.
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PACS 4030D - Dispute Resolution in a Global Workplace 3 hours
Explores the relationship of trade-based and work-based conflic with special focus on alternative dispute resolution practices. Examines dispute resolution options available in trade agreements and their implications for workplace and trade. Students learn the benefits and limitations of workplace conflict resolution practices in an environment with multiple layers of world trade.
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PACS 4040D - Crisis Intervention 3 hours
Provides overview of crisis intervention from the perspectives of a host of intervention organizations and professionals. Reviews the tactics, techniques, behaviors, emotions and motivations of those who intervene or negotiate in crisis situations as well as those who intervene or negotiate in crisis situations as well as those of persons who precipitate such actions and their victims. Students will be introduced to professionals who negotiate interventions in suicide, workplace and domestic conflict situations. They will also review existing research and practices about such interventions.
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PACS 4050D - Negotiation and Dispute Resolution 3 hours
Introduces the fundamentals of nonlitigation strategies for a variety of business, professional and personal settings. Learning and skills are developed through lecture, role playing, out-of-class assignments, case studies and negotiation simulations. Required for interdisciplinary minor in alternative dispute resolution
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PACS 4060D - Practicum in Mediation and Dispute Resolution 3 hours
Provides opportunity for students to round out their education in dispute resolution through participation in numerous exercises, simulations and actual mediations and/or other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Prerequisite(s): AECO 2120. Required for interdisciplinary minor in alternative dispute resolution.
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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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EDRE 5070D - Literacy Development for English Language Learners 3.00
5070. Literacy Development for English Language Learners. 3 hours (0;0;3). A detailed analysis of reading and writing instruction for English language learners. Includes theoretical models, recognition of current issues related to integrated literacy instruction, and delineates best practices for English literacy development in educational settings.
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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 4200D - Property Management 3.00
4200. Real Estate Asset Management. 3 hours. Examination of the process and methods of managing real property assets. Topics include property leasing, marketing, maintenance, personal supervision, taxation and cash-flow analysis. Emphasis is given to Residential Property Management. Prerequisite(s): REAL 2100.
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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 3000D - Microcounseling 3.00
3000. Microcounseling. 3 hours. Microcounseling skills and case presentation. Students learn and practice specific interpersonal communication and microcounseling skills related to human service delivery. Satisfies the Communication requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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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 4800D - Studies in Education 3.00
4800. Studies in Education. 1-3 hours each. Organized classes for program needs and student interest. Prerequisite(s): consent of department. Limited-offering basis. May be repeated for credit.
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EDSE 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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