May 27, 2024  
2014-2015 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Listings


 

Secondary Education - Undergraduate

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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 .
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • EDSE 4138D - Student Teaching Secondary School - Art

    3
    3 hours.  Teaching art in secondary schools under supervision.  Prerequisite(s) : AEAH 3753, 3770, 4750, 4760, 4795, 4780, 4790, EDSE 4060 and 3800. Admission to the visual art studies program, the teacher education program, senior standing, 2.75 GPA in reading and professional development courses. Core Category : Capstone
  
  • EDSE 4148D - Student Teaching for Music Education Majors

    3
    3 hours.  Teaching under supervision.  For Music Education majors only.  Required for those seeking all-level secondary certification.  See Student Teaching program for details.  Pass/no  pass only.  Satisfies the Capstone requirement of the University Core Curriculum for Music Education majors.  Prerequisite(s) : EDSE 3800, EDRE 4820 or EDSE 4060, DFST 3123, MUED 3200, MUED 4109 or 4103, MUED 4203 or 4209, secondary piano proficiency, theory proficiency, concentration proficiency, computer proficiency, and senior standing.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • EDSE 4628D - Apprentice Teaching Seminar in Science, Math and Computer Science

    1
    1 hour.  Discussions include apprentice student teaching experiences.  Contemporary critical issues in education.  Preparation for the state certification exam.  Prerequisite(s) : TNTX 1100 and 1200; EDSE 3500, 4000 and 4500; concurrent enrollment in EDSE 4608 and 4618; satisfactory completion of the preliminary portfolio; and senior standing.
  
  • EDSE 4800D - Studies in Education

    3
    4800. Studies in Education. 1-3 hours each. Organized classes for program needs and student interest. Prerequisite(s): consent of department. Limited-offering basis. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • EDSE 4810D - Studies in Education

    1-3
    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.
  
  • EDSE 4840D - Instructional Strategies and Classroom Management

    3 hours
    (0;0;3) This course is taken during the semester immediately preceding student teaching. It provides knowledge and skills required for organizing and directing various instructional strategies in the secondary classroom. Content includes teaching strategies, approaches to classroom management and discipline, student motivation, student and teacher assessment and evaluation, and the use of media and technology in the classroom. Instruction, assignments, directed field experience and other class activities may take place on site in a school setting. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, admission to teacher education, and completion of or concurrent enrollment in all education coursework excluding student teaching.
  
  • EDSE 4900D - Special Problems

    1-3 hours
  
  • EDSE 4910D - Special Problems

    1-3
    1-3 hours each.

Secondary Education - Graduate

  
  • EDSE 5003D - Successful Teaching in the Secondary School

    3
    3 hours. This course will provide preparation for successful teaching in the contemporary secondary school. It will focus on instructional planning, teaching strategies, classroom management and other teacher competencies necessary in today’s diverse classrooms. Prerequisite(s): EDSE 5001 and 5002.
  
  • EDSE 5004D - Literacy for All

    3
    3 hours. Provides a brief overview of relevant theory with emphasis on practical applications. Designed to help prospective and practicing middle and secondary school teachers in all content areas increase and enhance students’ learning, especially from printed materials. Also helps secondary teachers recognize and compensate for the variety of students’ ability levels. Includes cognition related to reading, Metacognition, schemata, constructivism, vocabulary learning, writing to learn, literacy strategy instruction, assessment of literacy, text analysis, academic diversity and the use of resources other than textbooks to enhance learning.
  
  • EDSE 5108D - Student Teaching in the Secondary Schools

    3
    3 hours. Teaching under supervision. Prerequisite(s): EDSE 5001, 5002, 5003, 5004 and 5130. Research paper may be required. Required for those seeking secondary certification. See student teaching program for details. Pass/no pass only.
  
  • EDSE 5118D - Student Teaching in the Secondary Schools

    3
    3 hours. Teaching under supervision. Prerequisite(s): EDSE 5001, 5002, 5003, 5004 and 5130. Research paper may be required. Required for those seeking secondary certification. See student teaching program for details. Pass/no pass only.
  
  • EDSE 5310D - Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teachers of Algebra

    3
    3 hours. Research based practices in the teaching of algebra. This course focuses on the nature of algebraic thinking and reasoning as well as the overarching algebraic concepts. Prerequisite(s) : Certification in middle or secondary mathematics or permission of instructor.
  
  • EDSE 5320D - Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teachers of Geometry

    3
    3 hours. Research-based practices in the teaching of geometry. This course focuses on the nature of geometric thinking and reasoning as well as the overarching geometric concepts. Prerequisite(s) : Certification in middle or secondary mathematics or permission of instructor.
  
  • EDSE 5330D - Assessment of Learning in Mathematics Education

    3
    3 hours. Emphasis on alternatives for evaluating mathematical thinking. Attention is given to concept mapping and clinical interviewing from a constructivist perspective. Prerequisite(s) : Certification in middle or secondary mathematics or permission of instructor.
  
  • EDSE 5340D - Innovations in Mathematics Teaching and Learning

    3
    3 hours. Knowledge and skills for adopting innovations in mathematics teaching and learning. Attention is given to situated learning and to equitable learning opportunities for students. Prerequisite(s) : Certification in middle or secondary mathematics or permission of instructor.
  
  • EDSE 5400D - Curriculum Development in the Middle School

    3
    3 hours. Analysis of the bases and techniques for curriculum development in the middle school with particular emphasis on the nature of the early adolescent learner and salient elements of middle school theory. Includes practical problems in developing curricula for middle schools and implementation of innovation in the middle school setting.
  
  • 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.)
  
  • EDSE 5900D - Special Problems

    1-3
    1-3 hours each. Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Problems chosen by the student and approved in advance by the instructor. Open only to resident students.
  
  • EDSE 5910D - Special Problems

    1-3
    1-3 hours each. Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Problems chosen by the student and approved in advance by the instructor. Open only to resident students.

Social Work - Undergraduate

  
  • 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.
  
  • SOWK 4500D - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II

    3
    3 hours. Presents theories of human interaction as a framework for practice decisions. Employs an ecological and strengths-based perspective to explore social systems as vehicles for individual and societal change. This is part of a two-course sequence and focuses most specifically on systems which impact life, starting with the individual as a multi-dimensional system and moving through families, groups, organizations, communities, and society. Prerequisite(s): completion of pre-major courses or consent of department.
  
  • 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. Prerequisite: HSML Majors: This class may be taken concurrently with   .
  
  • 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.

Sociology - Undergraduate

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.)
  
  • 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.)
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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 .)
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • SOCI 3190D - Correctional Counseling

    3
    3 hours. Study of the basic purposes and techniques of counseling with consideration given to the development of interpersonal skills required to enhance communication and to effect positive behavioral change. Special attention is devoted to exemplary and experimental programs aimed at promoting long-range social adjustment. Experiential learning is provided through case studies and situational exercises.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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. Prerequisite(s) : advanced (junior or senior) standing; SOCI 1510D . Required of all sociology majors.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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 .)
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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 .)
  
  • 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 .)
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • SOCI 4010D - Sociology through Experiential Learning

    3
    3 hours. Service Learning is an experiential learning program which integrates academic course work into community service, in this case, family literacy at the Dallas Public Library. SOCI 4010 is designed to foster critical thinking, social & personal responsibility, and teamwork. As a source of reflection, dialogue, and analysis, students will teach in the family literacy program (either adult ESL class or in the 9-and-under children’s program). The course readings and assignments address several sociological themes, such as how ethnicity, civic engagement, socio-economic class, immigration, education, and public institutions relate to one’s subjectivities and agency as a participant in a service learning project.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • SOCI 4260D - Topics in Sociology

    3 hours
    Investigation, analysis and discussion of a significant, contemporary topic. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.)
  
  • 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 .)
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • SOCI 4550D - Sociology of Aging

    3 hours
    Twenty-somethings, Generation Xers, Baby Boomers all 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 .)
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • SOCI 4900D - Special Problems

    3 hours
    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 , 3220D , 3240D  and SOCI 3280D .  Required of all sociology majors.  Senior level Sociology majors only.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.

Spanish - Undergraduate

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • SPAN 2900D - Special Problems

    1-3
    1-3 hours.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • SPAN 4250D - Acquisition of Spanish as a Second Language

    3
    4250. Acquisition of Spanish as a Second Language. 3 hours. Overview of prominent linguistic principles in the acquisition of Spanish as a second language. Application of theory to language acquisition, pragmatics, and teaching / learning Spanish grammar such as verbal morphology system, indicative / subjunctive mood system, and pronomial system in Spanish. Prerequisite(s) : 6 hours of advanced Spanish.
  
  • SPAN 4360D - Survey of Spanish-American Literature

    3
    4360. Survey of Spanish-American Literature. 3 hours. Spanish-American literature from the colonial period to 1888. Readings, lectures, discussions and term projects. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3110.
  
  • SPAN 4500D - Spanish in the Bilingual Classroom

    3
    3570. Spanish in the Bilingual Classroom. 3 hours. Emphasizes the Spanish language skills needed in the teaching field to communicate with Spanish speaking students and their parents / guardians. Includes specialized vocabulary, scenarios, sample dialogues, and information related to a variety of school-related settings. Prerequisite(s) : SPAN 2050 or equivalent.

Special Education - Undergraduate

  
  • EDSP 2900D - Special Problems

    1-3
    1-3 hours.
  
  • EDSP 3210D - Educational Aspects of Exceptional Learners

    3 hours
    Overview of the unique physical, cognitive and behavioral needs of exceptional learners. The teacher’s role in identification and referral procedures and implementation of effective educational practices as required by federal and state law are examined.
  
  • EDSP 3240D - Family Communication and Collaboration for Exceptional Learners

    3 hours
    Analysis of collaboration and communication models and strategies used in working with families, caregivers, and professionals concerned about students with exceptionalities. Focus on the changing definition of family, community resources, advocacy groups, political forces, legal mandates, and other factors that may impact students and their families are addressed. Fifteen hours a semester in field-work arranged.
  
  • EDSP 3300D - Special Education Practicum I

    3
    3 hours. (1;6) Practical experience in field sites (90 hours: 70 hours field experience and 20 hours classroom). Cognitive, affective and psychomotor objectives for observing behaviors, assisting in planning for instruction and participating in diagnostic processes. Professional development is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): 60 hours of undergraduate credit, overall GPA 2.75, all sections of TASP must be passed.
  
  • EDSP 3410D - Mental Retardation: Characteristics, Identification and Intervention

    3
    3 hours. An examination is made of the typical characteristics associated with mental retardation and identification procedures utilized. Emphasis is on the development of appropriate intervention programs. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 3210D  and 3300D  or consent of department.
  
  • EDSP 3420D - Behavioral Disorders: Characteristics, Identification and Intervention

    3 hours
    3 hours. An examination is made of the typical characteristics associated with severe behavior problems and procedures for identification. Emphasis is on the development of appropriate intervention programs. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 3210D  and 3300 or consent of department.
  
  • EDSP 4320D - Educational Assessment and Evaluation of Exceptional Learners

    3 hours
    Examines a variety of assessment and evaluation strategies that are appropriate for special and general education settings. Knowledge of basic testing procedures and terminology as related to the exceptional learner. Interpretation and utilization of test data in developing individual education plans. Introduction to curriculum-based assessment. Field experiences include administration of academic and teacher-made assessments. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 3210D  or equivalent and EDSP 3420.
  
  • EDSP 4330D - Advanced Educational Strategies for Exceptional Learners

    3 hours
    Advanced educational strategies and interventions that promote academic performance of exceptional learners across a variety of settings and situations. Includes an emphasis on instructional use of computers and technology in the classroom. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 3210D  or equivalent and EDSP 3240D .
  
  • EDSP 4340D - Classroom and Behavioral Management Strategies for Exceptional Learners

    3 hours
    Approaches to behavioral management of exceptional learners across a variety of educational settings. Implementation of individualized techniques including applied behavioral analysis, as well as larger-group strategies, to foster positive behavioral, social, and emotional growth. Special attention to the development of behavioral intervention plans and positive behavioral supports for students with challenging behaviors. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 3210D  or equivalent and EDSP 3240D .
  
  • EDSP 4350D - Strategies to Support Diverse Learners in General Education

    3 hours
    Examination of the roles of various professionals in the successful inclusion of students with disabilities in the general education classroom. Focus on consultation models, practices and principles with an emphasis on collaboration, cooperative learning, and inclusion. Provides an overview of assessment techniques applicable for all learners in the general education classroom. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 3210D , or equivalent, EDSP 3240D .
 

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