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Secondary Education - Graduate |
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EDSE 5330 - Assessment of Learning in Mathematics Education 3-3
5330. Assessment of Learning in Mathematics Education. 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.
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EDSE 5340 - Innovations in Mathematics Teaching and Learning 3-3
5340. Innovations in Mathematics Teaching and Learning. 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.
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EDSE 5400 - Curriculum Development in the Middle School 3-3
5400. Curriculum Development in the Middle School. 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. (Same as EDEE 5400.)
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EDSE 5800 - Studies in Education 1-3
5800. Studies in Education. 1-3 hours each. Organized classes specifically designed to accommodate the needs of students and the demands of program development that are not met by the regular offerings. Short courses and workshops on specific topics 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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EDSE 5900 - Special Problems 1-3
5900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each. Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Problems chosen by the student and approved in advance by the instructor. Open only to resident students.
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EDSE 5910 - Special Problems 1-3
5910. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each. Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Problems chosen by the student and approved in advance by the instructor. Open only to resident students.
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Social Work - Undergraduate |
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SOWK 4700 - Child Welfare Practice and Services 3-3
4700. Child Welfare Practice and Services. 3 hours. Addresses contemporary practices in the child welfare system, legal and judicial processes, understanding the dynamics of abuse / neglect, and indicators of risk. Covers a range of the child welfare services related to investigation, in-home services, out of home placement, and foster / adoption services for abused and neglected children. 20 hours of service learning in a child welfare agency will be required.
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Sociology - Undergraduate |
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SOCI 1510 - Introduction to Sociology 3-3
TCCNS Number: SOCI 1301
1510 (1301). Introduction to Sociology. 3 hours. Social and cultural basis for human behavior; impact of societal groups and organizations on personal identity, feelings and actions; influence on the self in relation to the family, peer groups, social classes, religion and social institutions. Required of all sociology majors. Satisfies the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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SOCI 1520 - Contemporary Social Problems 3-3
TCCNS Number: SOCI 1306
1520 (1306). Contemporary Social Problems. 3 hours. Conditions disruptive to society today, both those seen as problematic as a whole and those that violate the norms of special groups in society; includes population, poverty, minorities, crime, drugs, sexual deviance, mental illness, changing family patterns and violence. Satisfies arts and sciences core social science requirements. Advised for students planning sociology graduate work. Satisfies the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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SOCI 2010 - Race, Class, Gender and Ethnicity 3-3
TCCNS Number: SOCI 2319
2010 (2319). Race, Class, Gender and Ethnicity. 3 hours. Social, cultural and economic perspectives on Native, African-, Asian- and Mexican-Americans; emphasizes work and family patterns for both women and men, racism and sexism and contemporary movements for equality. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement of the University Core Curriculum. (Same as WMST 2420.)
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SOCI 2050 - Sociology of Sport 3-3
2050. 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 2070 - Introduction to Race and Ethnic Relations 3-3
2070. 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. Satisfies a portion of the Component Area Option requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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SOCI 2100 - Crime and Justice in the United States 3-3
2100 (CRIJ 1301). 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 2100.)
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SOCI 3000 - Sociology of Marriage and Family 3-3
3000. 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 1510 or equivalent. Advised for students planning sociology graduate work.
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SOCI 3110 - Sociology of Mental Health, Mental Illness and Mental Health Care 3-3
3110. 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 3120 - Sociology of Health and Illness 3-3
3120. 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 3190 - Correctional Counseling 3-3
3190. Correctional Counseling. 3 hours. Study of the basic purposes and techniques of counseling with consideration given to the development of interpersonal skills required to enhance communication and to effect positive behavioral change. Special attention is devoted to exemplary and experimental programs aimed at promoting long-range social adjustment. Experiential learning is provided through case studies and situational exercises.
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SOCI 3200 - Sociological Theory. 3-3
3200. Sociological Theory. 3 hours. Survey of development of sociological theory; emphasizes nature and types of contemporary theory. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510 or equivalent. Required of all sociology majors.
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SOCI 3220 - Quantitative Data Collection 3-3
3220. 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 1510. Required of all sociology majors.
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SOCI 3240 - Qualitative Data Collection 3-3
3240. Quantitative 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 1510. Required of all sociology majors.
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SOCI 3280 - Quantitative Data Analysis 3-3
3280. Quantitative Data Analysis. 3 hours. Role of quantitative methods in social research; application of quantitative techniques and procedures to social data, statistical inference; data processing. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 3220 or equivalent. Required of all sociology majors. Restricted to Sociology majors only.
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SOCI 3300 - Urban Sociology 3-3
3300. Urban Sociology. 3 hours. Rise of the city; ecological distribution and processes; suburb metropolitan areas; trends in urbanization. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510 or equivalent. Advised for students planning sociology graduate work.
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SOCI 3330 - Social Stratification 3-3
3330. 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 1510 or equivalent. Advised for students planning sociology graduate work.
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SOCI 3460 - Correctional Systems 3-3
3460. 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 2100 or equivalent. (Same as CJUS 3400.)
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SOCI 3550 - Collective Behavior 3-3
3550. 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 1510 or equivalent.
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SOCI 3560 - Sociology of Disasters 3-3
3560. 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 1510 or equivalent.
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SOCI 3600 - The Multiracial Family 3-3
3600. 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 3620 - Juvenile Delinquency 3-3
3620. 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 3620.)
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SOCI 3630 - Drugs, Crime and Society 3-3
3630. 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 3630.)
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SOCI 3700 - Sociology of Religion 3-3
3700. 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 3800 - Sociology of Work 3-3
3800. 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 1510 or equivalent.
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SOCI 3900 - Race and Christianity 3-3
3900. 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 4010 - Sociology through Experiential Learning 3-3
4010. Sociology through Experiential Learning. 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.
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SOCI 4160 - Developing Societies 3-3
4160. 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 4240 - Sociology of Sexuality 3-3
3 hours. This course is about sexuality and how it is perceived, defined, and experienced in the context of society. This course explores sexuality as a social and historical construction and focuses on how sexuality influences our lives as reflected in social norms, attitudes and beliefs, and through public and private policies and practices. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510 or equivalent.
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SOCI 4250 - Gender and Society 3-3
4250. 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 1510 or equivalent.
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SOCI 4260 - Topics in Sociology 3-3
4260. 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 4340 - Social Psychology and Behavior in the Social Environment 3-3
4340. 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 1510 or equivalent. Advised for students planning sociology graduate work.
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SOCI 4350 - Community Organization 3-3
4350. Community Organization. 3 hours. Principles of community organization and disorganization; agencies and programs dealing with contemporary problems facing the community. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510 or equivalent.
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SOCI 4450 - The Family in Later Life 3-3
4450. 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 1510 or equivalent. (Same as AGER 4450.)
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SOCI 4460 - Community Corrections 3-3
4460. 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 2100 or equivalent. (Same as CJUS 4460.)
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SOCI 4500 - Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence 3-3
4500. 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 1510 or equivalent.
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SOCI 4540 - Race and Ethnic Minorities 3-3
4540. 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 1510 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 4550 - Sociology of Aging 3-3
4550. 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 1510 or equivalent. (Same as AGER 4550.)
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SOCI 4600 - Sociology of Mass Communication 3-3
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 4750 - World Population Trends and Problems 3-3
4750. 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 4900 - Special Problems 1-3
4900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours.
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SOCI 4920 - Cooperative Education in Sociology 1-3
4920. 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 4990 - Sociology Capstone 3-3
4990. 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 3200, 3220, 3240 and SOCI 3280. Required of all sociology majors. Senior level Sociology majors only.
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Spanish - Undergraduate |
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SPAN 1010 - Elementary Spanish I 3-3
TCCNS Number: SPAN 1311
(1311) 3 hours. Builds a foundation in spoken and written Spanish, listening and reading comprehension, and grammatical usage within a socio-cultural framework. Satisfies a portion of the Component Area Option requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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SPAN 1020 - Elementary Spanish II 3-3
TCCNS Number: SPAN 1312
(1412) 3 hours. Builds on the foundation of Elementary Spanish I by advancing students’ skills in listening, reading, conversing, composing texts and acquiring grammar. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1010 or equivalent. Satisfies a portion of the Component Area Option requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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SPAN 2040 - Intermediate Spanish 3-3
TCCNS Number: SPAN 2311
2040.(2311). Intermediate Spanish. 3 hours. Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1020 or equivalent. Satisfies the Communication requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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SPAN 2050 - Intermediate Spanish 3-3
TCCNS Number: SPAN 2312
2050(2312). Intermediate Spanish. 3 hours. Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2040 or equivalent. Satisfies the Communication requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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SPAN 2313 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers 3-3
TCCNS Number: SPAN 2313
(2313) 3 hours. Develops a full range of registers including public speaking and formal written discourses (e.g., argumentative essays, close textual readings) necessary to participate in contemporary bilingual communities. Prerequisite(s): Demonstrate native or near-native language ability as defined by results of departmental proficiency exam and /or consent of department. Satisfies a portion of the Component Area Option requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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SPAN 2900 - Special Problems 1-3
2900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours.
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SPAN 3060 - Advanced Spanish Composition and Oral Practice 3-3
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 3110 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature 3-3
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): SPAN 3090 and any Spanish 3000 / 4000 level course.
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SPAN 3150 - Spanish Culture and Civilization 3-3
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): 3 hours of advanced (3000- or 4000- level) Spanish or consent of the department.
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SPAN 3160 - Latin American Culture and Civilization 3-3
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): 3 hours of advanced (3000- or 4000- level) Spanish or consent of the department.
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SPAN 3570 - Spanish in the Bilingual Classroom 3-3
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.
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SPAN 4250 - Acquisition of Spanish as a Second Language 3-3
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) : 3 hours of advanced (3000- or 4000- level) Spanish or consent of the department.
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SPAN 4350 - Spanish in the Community 3-3
3 hours. Designed to ensure Spanish students have first-hand experience with language use in the community and the impact of relationships in language acquisition. These experiences will be the basis for linking course content to experiences in the ESL community. Prerequisite(s): None.
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SPAN 4360 - Survey of Spanish-American Literature 3-3
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.
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Special Education - Undergraduate |
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EDSP 2310 - Introduction to Individuals with Disabilities 3-3
3 hours. Explores the topics of disability, the field of special education, and the concept of disabilities across the lifespan of the individual. Also explores the history, etiology, characteristics of specific disabilities categories, educational programming, legal aspects of disabilities, and the impact of disabilities on families. Satisfies a portion of the Component Area Option requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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EDSP 2900 - Special Problems 1-3
2900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours.
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EDSP 3240 - Family Communication and Collaboration for Exceptional Learners 3-3
3240. 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. Fifteer hours a semester in field-work arranged.
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EDSP 3300 - Special Education Practicum I 3-3
3300. Special Education Practicum I. 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.
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EDSP 3410 - Mental Retardation: Characteristics, Identification and Intervention 3-3
3410. Mental Retardation: Characteristics, Identification and Intervention. 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 3210 and 3300 or consent of department.
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EDSP 3420 - Behavioral Disorders: Characteristics, Identification and Intervention 3-3
3420. Behavioral Disorders: Characteristics, Identification and Intervention. 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 3210 and 3300 or consent of department.
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EDSP 4110 - Student Teaching in Special Education 3-3
4110. Student Teaching in Special Education. 3 hours. Teaching under supervision. See “Student Teaching Program” under College of Education section in the Undergraduate Catalog for details. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 3210, 3220, 3300, 3410, 3420, 3500, 4330 and 4340; or consent of department. Pass/no pass only.
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EDSP 4320 - Educational Assessment and Evaluation of Exceptional Learners 3-3
4320. Educational Assessment and Evaluation of Exceptional Learners. 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 3210 or equivalent and EDSP 3420.
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EDSP 4330 - ADV ED STRA EX LR 3-3
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 3210 or equivalent and EDSP 3240.
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EDSP 4340 - Classroom and Behavioral Management Strategies for Exceptional Learners 3-3
4340. 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 bahavioral 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 3210 or equivalent and EDSP 3240.
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EDSP 4350 - Strategies to Support Diverse Learners in General Education 3-3
4350. 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 and overview of assessment techniques applicable for all learners in the general education classsroom. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 3210, or equivalent, EDSP 3240.
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EDSP 4360 - Transition Education and Services for Exceptional Learners 3-3
4360. Transition Education and Services for Exceptional Learners. 3 hours. Transition education and services for individuals with disabilities across the life span with emphasis on the post-secondary years. Examines the theory and practice of transition planning from school to community living, post-secondary education, and employment. Legislative history and practical applications of skills such as transition assessment, job development and job placement are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 3210, EDSP 3240, EDSP 4320.
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EDSP 4900 - Special Problems 1-3
4900-4910. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each.
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Special Education - Graduate |
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EDSP 5020 - Behavior Management and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports 3-3
5020. Behavior Management and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports. 3 hours. This course investigates the relevant legal and ethical issues regarding discipline of students with disabilities. Collaborative models or design, implementation,and evaluation of positive behavior support plans based on functional analysis of behavior. Prerequisite(s) : Admission to graduate school.
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EDSP 5030 - Individualized Evaluation for Educational Decision Making 3-3
5030. Individualized Evaluation for Educational Decision Making. 3 hours. This course includes intensive theoretical and practical study of the instruments and processes used for nondiscriminatory evaluation of students with disabilities in the area of academic, social and vocational function. Analysis of test construction, considerations of legal and ethical issues in the administration of specific tests and the interpretation of various scores to provide an examination and implementation of research-based effective strategies and materials for teaching students with diagnosed disabilities. Emphasis is on transfer and generalization in inclusive settings, including physical and academic prompts and adaptations. Focus is also on IEP development, responsive to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills and indicative of assessments including Texas Alternative Assessment. Prerequisite(s) : Admission to graduate school.
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EDSP 5040 - Methods of Teaching Students with Disabilities 3-3
5040. Methods of Teaching Students with Disabilities. 3 hours. This course includes investigation of state and federal legislation, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills learning standards, general curriculum and curriculum materials from varied sources. Other course topics include development of curricula, employing learning styles research, bodies of knowledge from professional organizations of the disciplines, curriculum adaptation, collaboration models, instructional delivery, student advocacy, matching curricula to individual learners, technology, and case-by-case problem solving. In addition, this course provides an exploration of assessment strategies for systematic monitoring of student progress, curriculum appropriateness, alternative communication modes, alternative assessment use in the general education classroom, grading, error analysis, and instructional planning. Course also provides experience in peer coaching, team teaching, team assessing and models for collaboration. Prerequisite(s) : Admission to graduate school.
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EDSP 5050 - Legal Aspects of Special Education 3-3
5050. Legal Aspects of Special Education. 3 hours. Study of philosophical, historical and legal foundations of special education. Investigation of the progression of service delivery models from segregation to inclusive settings and the self-determination of persons with disabilities across the lifespan. Prerequisite(s) : Admission to graduate school.
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EDSP 5200 - Characteristics of Individuals with Learning Disabilities 3-3
5020. Characteristics of Individuals with Learning Disabilities. 3 hours. An overview of the field of learning disabilities that includes an analysis of definitions, etiological factors, classification schemes and intervention models. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 5710.
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EDSP 5220 - Learning Strategies for Individuals with Cognitive Disorders 3-3
5220. Learning Strategies for Individuals with Cognitive Disorders. 3 hours. Focus on learning strategies designed for individuals with disabilities. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 5010, 5020 and 5600.
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EDSP 5230 - Advanced Seminar in Learning Disabilities Educational Theories and Practices 3-3
5230. Advanced Seminar in Learning Disabilities Educational Theories and Practices. 3 hours. Focused analysis of the theoretical basis of learning disabilities and the instructional implications and applications of those theories. Prerequisite(s) : EDSP 5710 or equivalent.
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EDSP 5240 - Collaboration with Parents, Paraeducators and Professionals 3-3
5240. Collaboration with Parents, Paraeducators and Professionals. 3 hours. Communication and collaboration models and strategies in working with parents, caregivers and professionals concerned about exceptional learners. Emphasis on the changing definition of families and changing demographics and the implications these changes have for effectively involving others in the decision-making for exceptional learners. Analysis made of legal mandates and availability of resources to ensure quality services for exceptional learners. Prerequisite(s) : EDSP 5710 or consent of department.
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EDSP 5320 - Introduction to Functional Assessment 3-3
5320. Introduction to Functional Assessment. Course focuses on various dimensions of functional assessment of behavior and academic performance of children and youth with disabilites and/or at-risk for academic or social failure. Emphasis will be on a process for conducting functional assessments and gathering information applicable to the development of effective positive behavioral supports and intervention plans. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 5710 ; EDSP 5600 or EDSP 5730.
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EDSP 5330 - Classroom and Behavioral Management Strategies for Exceptional Learners 3-3
5330. Classroom and Behavioral Management Strategies for Exceptional Learners. 3 hours. Focus on a variety of classroom-based approaches to aid in the behavioral management of exceptional learners. Students learn how to implement individualized techniques including applied behavioral analysis, as well as larger-group strategies, to foster positive behavioral, social and emotional growth. Special attention is given to the development of behavioral intervention plans and positive behavioral supports for students with challenging behaviors. Prerequisite(s) : EDSP 5710
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EDSP 5510 - Educational Appraisal of Exceptional Learners 3-3
5510. Educational Appraisal of Exceptional Learners. 3 hours. Examines basic testing procedures and terminology as it relates to the exceptional learner. Analysis of statistics used in test development and interpretation of test data. Use of test data in developing individual educaiton plans. Examines curriculum-based assessment issues. Focuses on the dvelopment and use of knowledge and practical skills necessary for effective administration and interpretation of authentic assessment and documenting student achievement gains among diverse and exceptional learners. Field experiences include administration of academic and teacher-made assessments. Prerequisite(s) : EDSP 5710.
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EDSP 5520 - Special Education Law 3-3
5520. Special Education Law. 3 hours. Provides teachers, educational disagnoticians and school administrators the opportunity to examine federal and state laws pertaining to the delivery of special education services. Addresses the legal development of the discipline of special education as well as the current requirements for the provision of a free and appropriate education to students with disabilities.
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Technical Communication - Undergraduate |
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TECM 1200 - Developmental Writing 3-3
1200. Developmental Writing. 3 hours. Fulfills TSI requirements for students who have not passed the writing portion of the Texas Higher Education Assessment with a score of 7 or 8 prior to enrolling in the university or who are not otherwise exempt. Covers sentence formation and skills needed for argumentation and exposition. Emphasizes audience, purpose and occasion. Students must complete the requirements of the course with a grade of C or better in order to meet the prerequisite for ENGL 1310/1313. Does not apply to degree.
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TECM 2300 - NEW MEDIA WRITING 3-3
TCCNS Number: COMM 2120
(COMM 2120) 3 hours. Expository and persuasive writing and composition in digital and online environments, including work with websites, podcasts, videos/animation, and social media. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1313.
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TECM 2700 - Technical Writing 3-3
TCCNS Number: ENGL 2311
2700 (2311). Technical Writing. 3 hours. Expository writing, especially for science, pre-engineering and business students. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1313. Satisfies a portion of the Communication requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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TECM 4180 - Advanced Technical Writing 3-3
4180. Advanced Technical Writing. 3 hours. Practical application of technical-writing theory and style in industry, business and the sciences. Prerequisite(s): TECM 2700 is recommended
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TECM 4190 - Technical Editing 3-3
4190. Technical Editing. 3 hours. The editing of drafts of technical manuals and other technical reports; the design of technical reports. Experience in applying rules governing technical-writing style. Prerequisite(s): TECM 2700 is recommended
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TECM 4250 - Writing Technical Procedures and Manuals 3-3
4250. Writing Technical Procedures and Manuals. 3 hours. The application of the principles of technical style to the writing of technical procedures and manuals. Intensive practice in writing technical procedures and manuals. Prerequisite(s): TECM 2700 is recommended
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TECM 4700 - Writing in the Sciences 3-3
4700. Writing in the Sciences. 3 hours. Intensive investigation of the genres of writing in the sciences. Learn and apply appropriate structures for reporting general information and specific data for a variety of scientific contexts. Prerequisite(s) : TECM 2700.
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Theatre - Undergraduate |
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THEA 1130 - Introduction to Creative Drama in the Elementary School 1-1
1 hour (1;3). Introduction to current philosophies, principles, and techniques of creative drama in the elementary school. Emphasis on development of the individual child through use of dramatic play, improvisation, and theater games. Includes lecture, discussion, group facilitation, peer teaching, and practical performance work. Satisfies a portion of the Component Area Option requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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THEA 3400 - Theatre for Young Audiences 3-3
3400. Theatre for Young Audiences. 3 hours. (3;1) Recognition and examination of the history and philosophy, production and performance of theatre for young audiences. Through focused inquiry, work on the practical problems that arise in the selection and performance of dramatic texts, original collective creations and adaptation of selected literature. Emphasis on connecting artistic practices and trends in educational theatre to theories of child/adolescent development. Course designed for those who advocate theatre as a stimulus for learning, whether they are specializing in classroom teaching or seeking careers in professional theatre. Class activities may take place on site in a school or at a theater.
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Tutorial Option in Developmental Reading & Writing |
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UGRW 1200 - Tutorial Option in Developmental Reading and Writing 1-3
1-3 hours. The content of this option will be tailored to the individual students and may include sentence formation skills needed for argumentation and exposition. Emphasizes audience, purpose and occasion. Placement in this option is based upon TSI Assessment score. Successful completion does not award academic credit or fulfill any degree requirement. Pass/no pass only.
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Undergraduate Studies |
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UGST 1000 - Freshman Seminar 3-3
1850. Freshman Seminar. 3 hours. Introduces student to new and exciting ways of becoming active and engaged citizens of the university community and larger society through the exploration of problems in the current world. Students develop skills in critical thinking, communication, values clarification, and self-awareness. Varying topics require a creative and interdisciplinary view of the world. Past topics include leadership, information literacy, career and major exploration, community engagement and service.
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UGST 1100 - Application of Learning Foundations 1-1
1100. Application of Learning Foundations. 1 hour. Study of critical theories of learning and their effective utilization for increasing academic performance and persistence. Prerequisite(s) : Consent of department.
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