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SOC 0210 - Social Problems
Fall 3 Credit Hours
A survey of contemporary social problems including racism, sexism, crime and deviance, drug use, and mental disorders. The course encourages a critical examination of society and focuses on the structural sources of social problems such as class, race, and gender. The role of the U.S. in global social problems is also explored. Prerequisite: SOC 0110 .
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SOC 0221 - Marriage and Family
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Analysis and study of paired relationships, marriage as the genesis of family life, elements in the preparation for marriage and parenthood, and the development of family relationships throughout the life cycle.
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SOC 0298 - Topics in Sociology
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Special sociology topics of current interest. Subjects and instructors may vary each semester. Students are encouraged to submit areas of interest to the social science department.
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SOC 0301 - Sociology of Religion
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Examines religion as a major social institution. Compares behavioral content of religions. Major attention is given to the nature of religion, organized religion, and how religion is integrated into society. Some discussion of the behavioral expectations associated with the major religions of the world. Prerequisite: SOC 0110 .
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SOC 0302 - Cults in the U.S.
Demand 3 Credit Hours
This course focuses on the study of cults and New Religious Movements in the United States today. The class will examine the nature of abusive fringe groups in modern society from a theoretical perspective, looking at the various definitions and classifications of these groups in sociology. Prerequisites: SOC 0110 .
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SOC 0303 - The Arab World
Demand 3 Credit Hours
A sociological look at the Arab world that identifies peoples, countries, geographical settings, cultural differences, cultural change, political and religious affiliations, and the emergence of contemporary issues. Special emphasis will be placed upon the Israel - Palestine - Jordan problem area.
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SOC 0306 - Social Gerontology
Demand 3 Credit Hours
A review of aging studies with particular emphasis on needs, problems, areas of concern, aging theories, social services for the elderly, and accumulated data from gerontological research. Such topics as life changes, retirement, and alternative life styles among the elderly will be analyzed. Prerequisite: SOC 0110 .
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SOC 0311 - Social Stratification
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Examination of differences in power, privilege, and prestige. Analysis of the effects of social inequality on people’s lives within the United States and an overview of the complex array of social structures that comprise international systems of inequality by race/ethnicity, gender, and social class. Prerequisite: 6 hours of sociology.
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SOC 0312 - Juvenile Delinquency
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Analysis of environment and social background for juvenile delinquency behaviors. Investigation of behavioral content and scope of official delinquency. Review of the influences of family, school, peer groups and gangs, and the juvenile justice and corrections system. Prerequisite: SOC 0110 .
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SOC 0319 - Social Interaction
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Theoretical examination of the individual as both a social product and a social force. Areas covered include the foundations of human interaction, process of socialization, and differentiation of individuals. Focus on the formal and informal rules of interaction in our society. Prerequisite: SOC 0110 .
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SOC 0322 - Sociology of Work and Leisure
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Analysis of work, occupations, career mobility, and job satisfaction as important elements in society. Examination of leisure activities which alter with technological advances and the changing economic base. Prerequisite: SOC 0110 .
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SOC 0340 - Social Science Research Mthds
Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
An introduction and exploration into the ways in which social scientists conduct research including various designs, including interviewing, observation, survey design, and content analysis. Emphasis will be placed on quantitative analysis and the decisions faced by social scientists when designing and applying social research. The course will cover methods of problem and hypothesis formulation, data collection and instrumentation. There will also be an emphasis placed on ethical issues in research. Prerequisite: MATH 0125 or higher.
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SOC 0341 - Gender Roles
Demand 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to the biological, cultural, and structural foundations of gender. Explores theories that help to explain gender, a fundamental and pervasive determinant of social life. Includes the review of studies that illustrate differences in the evaluations of men’s and women’s activities and traditional gender roles. Sociological implications of sex and gender at both the personal (micro) and societal (macro) levels of analysis will be discussed. Prerequisite: SOC 0110 .
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SOC 0350 - Social Science Statistics
Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
Provides basic tools necessary to describe, analyze, and present quantitative social science data. This course will focus on basic descriptive statistics, measures of variability and dispersion, fundamentals of probability and hypothesis testing, as well as tools necessary for conducting basic univariate and bivariate analyses. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 0125 or grade of C or better in higher math, and grade of C or better in PSC 0340 or grade of C or better in SOC 0340 , or consent of instructor.
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SOC 0351 - Criminology
Fall 3 Credit Hours
This course examines the social and legal concept of crime, the review of measurements of crime(s) and crime statistics, and the theories related to the causes of criminal behaviors. Also includes discussion of profiles of different adult offenders and their behavioral characteristics relative to the major felonies committed in contemporary society. Prerequisite: SOC 0110 .
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SOC 0354 - Medical Sociology
Spring 3 Credit Hours
A survey of the social causes and consequences of health and illness, the expanding role of health-related organizations, the training of health care personnel, and the contemporary consumer’s movement. A cross-cultural comparison of health care delivery systems and a review of various social problems associated with health care in the U.S. is provided. Prerequisite: SOC 0110 .
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SOC 0361 - Social Demography
Fall 3 Credit Hours
A look at changes in human population through an analysis of birth rates, death rates, and migrations. Social demographic analysis of census and independent research data. Various population theories are applied to national and world situations. Concepts of over-population, minority groups, and aging are analyzed. Prerequisite: SOC 0110 .
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SOC 0362 - Deviant Behavior
Spring 3 Credit Hours
A survey of the theoretical explanations of socially disapproved behavior from the sociological perspective and the application of these concepts to specific forms of deviance. Also includes analysis of the social nature of conforming behavior as a way of increasing understanding of deviant behavior. Prerequisite: 6 hours of sociology.
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SOC 0370 - The Sociology of Death & Dying
Demand 3 Credit Hours
A review of the international religious, secular, and scientific expressions regarding death. Historical and current issues pertaining to death are explored and a critical perspective is taken on all positions. The course incorporates both philosophical and pragmatic overviews of death and dying. Prerequisite: SOC 0110 .
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SOC 0382 - Ethnic Relations
Demand 3 Credit Hours
A study of racial and cultural groups particularly focusing on the United States with some analysis of international ethnic relations. Analyzes several general theories and explanations for minority-dominant relations. Prerequisite: SOC 0110 .
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SOC 0391 - Penology and Corrections
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Philosophy, history, and operations of penitentiary systems with special attention given to changes in adult institutions. Explanation of the problems associated with prison populations and types of facilities along with sentences, therapeutic models, and community treatment. Prerequisite: SOC 0110 .
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SOC 0395 - Collective Behavior
Demand 3 Credit Hours
An examination of riots, panics, mass hysterias/collective delusions, fads, social movements and other forms of collective social behavior. Includes exploration of the theories used to explain such events and the analysis of several specific episodes of collective behavior. Prerequisite: 6 hours of Sociology or consent of instructor.
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SOC 0396 - Sociology of Education
Demand 3 Credit Hours
An analysis of the functions and processes that characterize the social institution of education, including cultural transmission and social control, and the role of education in the process of social stratification. Includes examination of attempts to achieve equality of educational opportunity by race/ethnicity, gender, and social class and the relationships between education and the other social institutions including the family, religion, and the economy. Prerequisite: SOC 0110 .
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SOC 0402 - The Community - Rural and Urban
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Social processes of human groups who share common unities of territory and cultural bonds. Major attention on gemeinschaft-gesellschaft theories as they pertain to national, rural, urban, ethnic, and subcultural communities, and how these intertwine in contemporary societies. Prerequisite: SOC 0110 .
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SOC 0406 - Sociology of Child Abuse
Demand 3 Credit Hours
An analysis of child abuse and neglect within the United States. The dynamics of the family environment as well as the victim-perpetrator relationship will be examined. Emphasis will be placed on societal reaction to both abuser and the abused in addition to the behavior itself. Potential treatment alternatives will be analyzed. Prerequisite: 9 hours of sociology.
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SOC 0482 - Sociological Theory
Fall 3 Credit Hours
An exploration of classical and contemporary sociological theory placed in historical perspective from Auguste Comte to the modern era. Prerequisite: 9 hours of sociology.
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SOC 0491 - Internship in Sociology
Demand 1-4 Credit Hours
Observation of and participation in various social service agencies in the community. All internships must conform with institutional policy regarding the number of hours per credit and contractual agreements with cooperating agency personnel. No more than three hours may be counted toward a major or minor. Prerequisites: 15 hours of sociology, junior standing or above and a GPA of 2.75. Repeatable for up to eight credit hours.
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SOC 0498 - Advanced Topics in Sociology
Demand 3 Credit Hours
For upper division sociology majors. Topics covered and methods used will place emphasis on student-instructor interest, desire to pursue in-depth research and ability to assimilate topics. Courses offered as a 498 will include areas not already treated in other sociology courses. Prerequisite: 6 hours of sociology or consent of instructor. Prerequisite: 6 hours of sociology or consent of instructor.
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SOC 0499 - Independent Study
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
Structured by the adviser with the approval of the department head and school dean. Prerequisite: Advanced standing in the major field with a GPA of 3.0. Enrollment in the course must be approved by department head and dean. Repeatable for up to six credit hours.
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SPAN 0100 - Workplace and Travel Spanish
Fall, Spring & Demand 3 Credit Hours
Introductory course that will familiarize students with the basic elements of spoken Spanish, Spanish customs, culture and social behaviors focusing on workplace and travel interactions. Some grammar and structural patterns will be taught in this course.
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SPAN 0101 - Beginning Spanish I
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
This course is the first semester of Spanish language instruction. The course aims to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as to expose students to the diversity of cultures in the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: None. MOTR: LANG 103
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SPAN 0102 - Beginning Spanish II
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
This course is the second semester of Spanish language instruction. The course continues to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and expose students to the diversity of cultures in the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: SPAN 0101 or equivalent level of proficiency. MOTR: LANG 104
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SPAN 0103 - Spanish for Medical Personnel I
Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
The course aims to develop skills at the SPAN 101 level in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as to expose students to the diversity of cultures in the Spanish-speaking world. Plus, this course goes beyond just SPAN 101 by preparing future medical personnel for the complexity of cross-cultural communication in clinical settings. This course is geared towards Yours to Lose candidates (Medical Students); and for students with special permission to join. There are no course pre-requisites.
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SPAN 0104 - Spanish for Medical Personnel II
Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
The course aims to develop skills at the SPAN 102 level in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as to expose students to the diversity of cultures in the Spanish-speaking world. Plus, this course goes beyond just SPAN 102 by preparing future medical personnel for the complexity of cross-cultural communication in clinical settings. This course is geared towards Yours to Lose candidates (Medical Students); and for students with special permission to join. Prerequisite either SPAN 0101 or SPAN 0103 .
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SPAN 0203 - Intermediate Spanish I
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
This course is the third semester of Spanish language instruction. The course continues to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and expose students to the diversity of cultures in the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: SPAN 0102 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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SPAN 0204 - Intermediate Spanish II
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
This course is the fourth semester of Spanish language instruction. The course continues to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and expose students to the diversity of cultures in the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: SPAN 0203 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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SPAN 0298 - Topics in Spanish
Demand 1-8 Credit Hours
Topics not normally included in another course. Prerequisites: are determined by the department and stipulated in the syllabus.
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SPAN 0300 - Grammar and Composition
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Initial oral and written composition with emphasis on grammar; verbal aspect, modals, and tense contrasts through significant practice and sentence drills. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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SPAN 0301 - Introduction to Literature and Spanish Language Review
Demand 3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to serve as a bridge between the basic language Spanish courses and upper level literature and composition courses, including SPAN 0300 . Students will review and refine their usage of grammar previously taught while learning the vocabulary and analytical skills necessary in the study of literature written in Spanish. The course is taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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SPAN 0306 - Introduction to Spanish Civilization
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Continued development of the four basic language skills through reading and conversation in Spanish culture. The study of more complex patterns in communicative skills is emphasized. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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SPAN 0307 - Introduction to Latin American Civilization
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Continued development of the four basic language skills in the language through reading and conversation in Latin American Culture. The study of more complex patterns in communicative skills is emphasized. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency
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SPAN 0310 - Conversation I
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Emphasis on the basic survival skills of understanding, speaking, and reading in Spanish, and on the study of the Spanish speaking cultures. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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SPAN 0320 - Conversations and Readings
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Emphasis is on the improvement of conversational skills using cultural readings and short stories as the catalysts for intermediate level discourse. The course will be offered abroad. Prerequisites: SPAN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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SPAN 0326 - Peninsular Literature from El Cid to the Present
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Spain’s literary history and important representative works and writings from El Cid to the present. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 0300 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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SPAN 0336 - Survey of Spanish American Literature
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Survey of Spanish American literature from its beginnings to the present. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 0300 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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SPAN 0340 - Latin American Cinema
Demand 3 Credit Hours
A survey of the most important aspects of cinematography and cinematographic production in Latin America. Covers major figures in the field of film as well as an introduction to the major filmic schools and movements. Special emphasis will be placed on the cultural context that made the reception and production of the motion pictures a significant event. The course is to be taught entirely in Spanish with readings in both Spanish and English. Prerequisite: SPAN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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SPAN 0350 - Latin American Contemporary Issues
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Current Latin American issues studied with the goal of developing consciousness about the last 30 years of Latin American reality from the perspective of the people. Taught in Spanish with some materials in English. Uses written articles, the Internet and World Wide Web, the Latin American press, and movies. Prerequisite: SPAN 0300 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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SPAN 0360 - Introduction to Medical Interpretation (Spanish/English)
Demand 3 Credit Hours
This course prepares students to interpret and culturally mediate a variety of medical situations. The course will be taught in Spanish. Prerequisites: Intermediate High language skills on the Oral Proficiency Interview as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, ENG 0101 & ENG 0102 or equivalent, SPAN 0300 or equivalent.
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SPAN 0375 - Latin American Folklore
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the folklore stories of Latin America from pre-Colombian societies through the contemporary period. Analysis and discussions focus on historical, religious and cultural events and the development of myths and legends within Latin American civilization. The course is taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 0300 or equivalent level of proficiency. Course may be offered with a study abroad option.
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SPAN 0399 - Spanish Study Abroad
Demand 1-12 Credit Hours
Academic credit(s) will be granted to individuals who complete one or two semesters of a university sponsored study abroad program in a Spanish speaking country. Course(s) taught in Spanish and completed abroad that are listed as upper division general electives on the student transcript may be amended as Spanish Study Abroad credit(s) to fulfill up to 12 hours of Spanish upper division elective credit. Prerequisite: Must have completed 60 hours prior to the study abroad experience and SPAN 0204 or its equivalent. The proposed courses for the study abroad experience must be approved in advance by the academic advisor and the department head.
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SPAN 0400 - Hispanic Drama
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Select works from Spain and Spanish America’s most prominent playwrights. Readings and lectures with discussion on the socio-economic, political, and cultural implications of different plays. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 0300 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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SPAN 0410 - Conversation II
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Spanish language and culture in the framework of the student’s potential areas of contact; personal, travel and occupational. Conversation is the major course component. Prerequisite: SPAN 0300 , SPAN 0310 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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SPAN 0420 - Advanced Grammar and Composition
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Advanced study of the three major components of Spanish grammar, with emphasis on: verbal moods, lexical items, the effects of stress, idiomatic usage, orthography, the principles of translation and composition. Prerequisite: SPAN 0300 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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SPAN 0430 - Protocol and Procedures of Medical Interpretation (Spanish/English)
Demand 3 Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to the general principles, procedures, roles and ethical behaviors of medical interpreters. This course is taught in Spanish. Prerequisites: Intermediate High language skills on the Oral Proficiency Interview as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, ENG 0101 & ENG 0102 or equivalent, SPAN 0300 or equivalent.
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SPAN 0440 - Translation Spanish/English
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the general principles, procedures, theories, and tools of translating. Students will translate a wide variety of short texts from English to Spanish or from Spanish to English. Some basic principles of linguistics will be covered. Prerequisites: Excellent English language skills and the completion of SPAN 0300 or equivalent proficiency.
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SPAN 0491 - Internship in Spanish
Demand 1-8 Credit Hours
Off-campus work experience in areas related to professional goals of students. For advanced students in Spanish. Application must be made during the first half of one semester for the following semester and must be approved prior to enrolling. Students work under joint supervision of a faculty member and a representative of the organization providing the intern experience. Prerequisites: A minimum of 18 hours in Spanish with a minimum 3.0 GPA; approval of department head before enrolling. Some internships may have specific prerequisites. Guidelines for the internship program are available in the department’s offices and must be followed.
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SPAN 0498 - Advanced Topics in Spanish
Demand 1-8 Credit Hours
This course is for upper-division students. Topics to be announced each time the course is offered. Prerequisite: As stated in the syllabus for the specific offering.
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SPAN 0499 - Independent Study
Fall & Spring 1-3 Credit Hours
Individually directed study in selected areas for advanced majors in Spanish. Prerequisite: Must have completed 90 hrs. with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and must have 15 hrs. in Spanish at any level. The proposed study must be approved by instructor, advisor, department head and school dean prior to enrollment.
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EDUC 0100 - Introduction to Teacher Education I
Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
An introductory course designed inform students about the process of successfully establishing education as a career. Topics include: national and international educational systems, overview of educational standards, characteristics of the 21st century classroom and its students, and components of a lesson plan. This course includes an 8 hour practicum in selected local schools. A cleared FCSR background check is required. This course is required of all Teacher Education majors. Prerequisites: none.
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EDUC 0200 - Introduction to Teacher Education II
Demand 1 Credit Hour
An extension of EDUC 0100 . Classroom experiences emphasized as well as the conditions for teaching. A 15 clock hour, field-based component is included.
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EDUC 0280 - Foundations of Education in a Global Society
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to and orientation class for all Teacher Education Programs and is required for all teacher education majors. As an International General Education Requirements course, it examines and compares the policies and practices of educational systems in countries throughout the world with those in the United States, to develop an understanding and appreciation of the historical, philosophical, political, and financial aspects of education in a pluralistic, diverse society. A 32 clock hour field based component of American diversity in Southwest Missouri is included. Requires background check. Requires background check. Prerequisites: ENG 0101 & ENG 0102 or ENG 0111 .
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EDUC 0301 - Technology in Education
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
A study designed to explore the role of technology in education with a special emphasis on technology as a tool in teaching and learning. The course will also examine a variety of technologies as well as strategies for the integration of these technologies into instruction. Specific technologies addressed will be subject to change as technology and its application to education continue to evolve. Prerequisite: Must be taken prior to or concurrently with the Junior Block. Required of all teacher education majors.
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EDUC 0302 - The Exceptional Child
Fall & Spring 2 Credit Hours
An introduction to the area of working with Exceptional Children in the P-12 learning environment and is required of all teacher education majors. The content includes the history of Special Education, legal issues, characteristics of the exceptional student, methods and techniques for instruction, resources in the community, and an exploration of assistive and adaptive technology. Prerequisite: PSY 0100 , take prior to Junior Block.
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EDUC 0304 - The Exceptional Student
Fall, Spring & Demand 3 Credit Hours
Designed for 1-6 Elementary, 5-9 Middle School and K-12 Art, Music, Foreign Language, ECE, TESOL and Special Education majors. A series of awareness experiences dealing with the added complexities an exceptional child presents to K-12 regular and special education teachers. This course emphasizes methods of meeting the diverse educational needs of today’s K-12 students through techniques of teaching, unit construction and daily planning. Includes characteristics of the exceptional child, resources in the community and legislation which determines school policy. Prerequisite: PSY 0100 ; take prior to or concurrent with Junior Block classes.
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EDUC 0305 - Family Systems for Spec Educ
Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
An introduction to the area of working with the families of exceptional children in the K-12 learning environment. The content includes understanding the impact of an exceptional child on a family dynamic, working with families as educational partners, engaging families in the special education process, linking families with school and community resources, and the development of professional collaboration skills. Prerequisite: PSY 0100 . May be taken concurrently with EDUC 0302
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EDUC 0311 - Science in the Elementary School
Fall, Spring & Demand 3 Credit Hours
Designed to help students (1) comprehend the basic notion of science and how children go about learning science, (2) develop materials suitable for demonstration, discovery, and inquiry lessons and (3) develop the instructional skills necessary to achieve the first two goals. Prerequisites: Courses in biological and physical sciences and completion of Junior Block.
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EDUC 0312 - Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Application of principles of learning and techniques of presentation. Techniques for diagnosis and remediation are treated as they relate to the elementary classroom. Includes a practicum at an area school. Prerequisite: MATH 0119 and completion of Junior Block.
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EDUC 0315 - Home, School, and Community in Early Childhood Education 1
Fall 3 Credit Hours
To acquaint the prospective teacher of young children with (1) the complex characteristics and concerns of childrens families, schools and communities; (2) strategies to support, empower and link families with key community resources appropriate for specific purposes; (3) strategies to involve families and communities in their childrens development, learning and school-readiness through respectful, reciprocal relationships. Lecture, field trips and service. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or instructor permission, ENG 0101 and ENG 0102 .
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EDUC 0316 - Home, School, And Community in Early Childhood Education 2
Spring 3 Credit Hours
A survey course designed to acquaint the prospective teacher of young children with the historical, philosophical, psychological, and social foundations of early childhood education; current trends and issues associated with early childhood programming; consequent role expectations of prospective teachers, and field experiences with programs for young children with diverse needs. Required 16-hour internship with infants, toddlers and preschool children. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and completion of EDUC 0315 .
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EDUC 0317 - Program Management in Early Childhood Education 1
Spring 4 Credit Hours
A curriculum development course designed to prepare the prospective teacher of young children with a deep understanding of learning strategies, assessment and early childhood classroom methods. Curriculum design addresses academic standards, embedded assessment, effective education, diverse learners, health, nutrition, safety, program administration, environmental organization/design and technology integration for young learners and their families. Prerequisite: Junior standing, completion of EDUC 0315 , EDUC 0316 , EDUC 0329 , EDUC 0321 , EDUC 0423 .
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EDUC 0318 - Early Childhood Curriculum and Classroom Methods
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Designed to incorporate curriculum strategies and classroom methods taught in the classrooms at the Child Development Center. Fundamentals of early childhood education will be emphasized with particular interest taken in the areas of: content knowledge, play-based and inquiry-based learning, environmental design, and the health, nutrition, and safety of young children. The culminating assignment of the course is a family engagement project. Pre-service teachers will learn the importance of creating a partnership with families and engaging them in their child’s learning. Prerequisites: Junior Block (EDUC 0321 , EDUC 0329 , EDUC 0423 ) and EDUC 0316 . Must be taken concurrently with EDUC 0319 .
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EDUC 0319 - Practicum I in Early Childhood Education
Spring 2 Credit Hours
Supervised teaching of three to five-year-olds in the MSSU Child Development Center for a minimum of 64 clock hours. Candidates will design and implement the following: small group, large group, and individual learning experiences, develop appropriate materials for children’s use, and practice appropriate teaching and guidance strategies for young children. Prerequisite: Junior Block and EDUC 0316 .
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EDUC 0320 - Program Management in Early Childhood Education 2
Fall 3 Credit Hours
A survey course designed to acquaint the prospective teacher of young children with program administration and management, as well as policies, regulations and standards associated with environmental organization and design, health, nutrition and safety of young children. Prerequisite: Senior standing, completion of EDUC 0315 ,EDUC 0316 & EDUC 0317 . Must be taken concurrently with EDUC 0415 .
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EDUC 0321 - Microteaching
Fall & Spring 1 Credit Hour
Required part of Junior Block. Short teaching episodes are prepared, taught, and analyzed. The key learning goal is the demonstration of effective teaching skills as enumerated in the outline. Must be taken concurrently with EDUC 0329 and EDUC 0423 .
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EDUC 0322 - Teaching Social Studies in Elementary
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to the instructional materials and methods of teaching social studies in the elementary. Prerequisite: Junior Block.
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EDUC 0323 - Building Family and Community Relationships
Spring 3 Credit Hours
To acquaint the teacher candidate with (1) the complex characteristics and concerns of children’s families and their communities; (2) ways to support, empower, and link families with key community resources appropriate for specific purposes; (3) strategies to involve families and communities in their children’s development and learning through respectful, reciprocal relationships. Lecture, field trips, and field experiences. Lecture, field trips and field experiences. Prerequisite: Junior standing or instructor permission.
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EDUC 0329 - Pedagogical Theory, Methods and Practices
Fall & Spring 4 Credit Hours
Examines the theoretical basis for the decision making model of the teacher education program. Provides the methodological basis for making pedagogical decisions concerning lesson design, context, engagement, differentiated instruction, and student assessment (formative/summative). Microteaching provides an opportunity to practice methods and techniques for teaching. Thirty-two hours of junior internship in the elementary, middle, and secondary school classroom provides an opportunity to refine theory into practical applications. Must be taken concurrently with EDUC 0321 and EDUC 0423 . Tentative admission into Teacher Education. Prerequisite: EDUC 0280 .
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EDUC 0331 - Lang. Dev. Exceptional Learner
Fall 3 Credit Hours
A coordinated set of activities for a student designed to learn about the basic structures of language, normal sequence of language acquisition, and characteristics of language disabilities. Strategies suggested for both assessing and remediating language delays or disorders. Prerequisite: EDUC 0302 and EDUC 0305 . Can be taken prior to or concurrently with Junior Block (EDUC 0329 , EDUC 0423 , EDUC 0321 ).
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EDUC 0332 - Teaching English and Language Arts in Middle and Secondary School
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Provides an introduction to the instructional materials and methods of teaching English and language arts in the Middle and Secondary School. Includes a mid-level practicum of at least 13 hours. Prerequisite(s): Recommend concurrent enrollment with Junior Block. Must be taken prior to professional education semester.
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EDUC 0333 - Teaching Science in Middle and Secondary School
Fall 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to the instructional materials and methods of teaching science. Includes a mid-level practicum of at least 13 hours. Prerequisite(s): Recommend concurrent enrollment with Junior Block. Must be taken prior to professional education semester.
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EDUC 0334 - Teaching Social Studies in Middle and High School
Fall 3 Credit Hours
A required education course which is an introduction to the instructional planning, materials, philosophy, rationale and methods of teaching Social Studies. Includes a mid-level practicum of at least 13 hours. Prerequisite(s): Recommend concurrent enrollment with Junior Block. Must be taken prior to professional education semester.
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EDUC 0335 - Teaching Music in Secondary School
Spring 2 Credit Hours
An introduction to the instructional planning, materials, and methods of teaching music. Prerequisite(s): Recommend concurrent enrollment with Junior Block. Must be taken prior to professional education semester.
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EDUC 0336 - Teaching Business in Middle and Secondary School
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
Prepares students as teachers of business and marketing education by assisting in the development of instructional methods and techniques for facilitating student-oriented learning. For business education majors only. Taught online cooperatively with Northwest Missouri State University, University of Central Missouri, and Southeast Missouri State University. Must see Business Education advisor before enrolling.
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EDUC 0339 - Teaching Mathematics in Middle and Secondary School
Fall 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to the instructional planning, materials, and methods of teaching mathematics. Includes brief survey of the history of algebra and trigonometry. Includes a mid-level practicum of at least 13 hours. Prerequisite(s): Recommend concurrent enrollment with Junior Block. Must be taken prior to professional education semester.
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EDUC 0340 - Language Arts
Fall, Spring & Demand 2 Credit Hours
A foundations course for learning about language acquisition and integrating the six language arts (reading, writing, listening, talking, viewing, and visually representing) into the K-8 curriculum through the four patterns of practice. Fundamentals of the four well-respected instructional approaches, or patterns of practice: literature focus units, literature circles, theme cycles, and reading and writing workshops, will be highlighted through meaningful, hands-on, functional activities. Prerequisites: EDUC 0321 , EDUC 0329 , EDUC 0423 . Co-requisite: EDUC 0342 .
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EDUC 0342 - Developmental Reading: Elementary
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Explore, study, and apply a variety of reading strategies that provide understanding of effective, current text-based and experience-based teaching practices; review and compile information from journals/literature which includes research, ideas, trends, methods, and experiences relevant to developmental reading; evaluate various reading approaches and programs; construct reading enrichment materials; and develop an attitude that will positively affect the self-concept of children with diverse learning styles, abilities, backgrounds, and attitudes as they learn to read. Includes practicum. Prerequisites: EDUC 0321 ,EDUC 0329 , EDUC 0423 . Co-requisite:EDUC 0340 .
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EDUC 0343 - Content Area Literacy: Elementary
Fall, Spring & Summer 1 Credit Hour
Expand and extend the knowledge base acquired from Introduction to Developmental Reading; explore, study, apply, and assimilate new learning about effective reading/study-skill strategies appropriate to the development and needs of the elementary-school population; design and construct enrichment materials to enhance reading in the content areas; develop knowledge on assessing elementary students ’ needs, plan instruction based on those needs, and select appropriate and effective reading/study-skills instruction strategies; and focus on the importance of recreational reading as a lifetime habit. Prerequisite: EDUC 0340 and EDUC 0342 (Must be taken concurrently with EDUC 0470 .)
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EDUC 0344 - Teaching Speech and Theatre in Middle and Secondary School
Spring & Demand 2 Credit Hours
Techniques, methods, and course content used in teaching speech and theatre. Includes a mid-level practicum of at least 13 hours. Prerequisite(s): Recommend concurrent enrollment with Junior Block. Must be taken prior to professional education semester.
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EDUC 0345 - Consortium: Teaching Foreign Language in PK-12
Fall 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to the instructional materials and the methodology used in the teaching of foreign languages in PK-12. Prerequisite(s): Recommend concurrent enrollment with Junior Block. Must be taken prior to professional education semester.
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EDUC 0348 - Transition Services
Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
A coordinated set of activities for a student designed within an outcome-oriented process that promotes movement from school to post-school activities, including post-secondary education, vocational training, integrated employment, continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, or community participation. Study of coordinated activities, including instruction, community experiences, employment, and other post school adult living objectives. Includes development of self-advocacy skills and student-led IEP meetings. Prerequisite: EDUC 0302 and EDUC 0305 . Can be taken concurrently with the Junior Block.
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EDUC 0380 - Second Language Acquisition
Spring 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to the fundamental concepts and processes of first and second language acquisition. A systematic overview of factors that affect an individual’s ability to acquire a new language both during childhood and later in life. Special emphasis is on acquiring English as a second language in instructed settings. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
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EDUC 0381 - Culture and Language Acquisition (Sociolinguistics) for ELL
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
A study the role of culture in first- and second-language acquisition. The course discusses the history of diverse cultures in the United States and the role of language in cultural identity. It includes an emphasis on the application of differentiated strategies for diverse learners. The course looks at cultural interaction and social factors necessary to communicate with students and parents and focuses on creating a learning environment that is culturally sensitive and conducive to language learning. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
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EDUC 0385 - Assessment Strategies for English Language Learners
Demand 3 Credit Hours
The use of a variety of assessment methodologies to guide instruction and practice, evaluate language proficiency, and measure learner progress, especially in the context of content-based English language instruction. Prerequisites: EDUC 0321 , EDUC 0329 , or EDUC 0423
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EDUC 0387 - Linguistics and English Linguistics
Summer 3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to introduce the in-service and pre-service teachers to the different dimensions of grammar, and the use of these dimensions in their teaching practice to help their students develop a working knowledge of the English grammar. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
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EDUC 0402 - Historical and Philosophical Perspectives in Education
Fall & Spring 2 Credit Hours
Analysis of the historical, philosophical, political and sociological aspects of education and their impact on professional educators today. Emphasis is on the development of the American education system from the colonial period and the acquisition of educational belief systems. Prerequisite: Recommend concurrent enrollment with Junior Block. Must be taken prior to the professional education semester.
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EDUC 0403 - Methods of Teaching Students with Mental Handicaps
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Designed to help the prospective or in-service teacher understand mental retardation and how to work effectively with students with mental retardation. Includes appropriate curriculum, individualized program development, and teaching strategies. Prerequisite: EDUC 0304 & Junior Block.
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EDUC 0404 - Methods of Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Designed for the prospective or in-service teacher of students with learning disabilities: diagnosis, evaluation, programming, instructional approaches, instructional strategies, and materials. Prerequisite: EDUC 0304 and Junior Block.
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EDUC 0405 - Methods of Teaching Students with Emotional and Behavior Disorders
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Establishes a teaching rationale utilizing an individualized teaching strategy which enables the students with emotional and behavioral disorders to profit more fully from school experiences. Content will include Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) model, behavioral Response to Intervention (RtI), the Functional Behavioral Analysis (FBA) assessment process, and an overview of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). Prerequisite: EDUC 0302 and EDUC 0305 and Junior Block.(EDUC 0321 , EDUC 0329 , EDUC 0423 )
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EDUC 0407 - Overcoming Math Anxiety
Summer 2 Credit Hours
Designed to help students overcome their personal mathematics anxiety, this course will also teach students how to stop the math anxiety cycle for their prospective elementary school students. Using a variety of intervention strategies and instruction in elementary education mathematics and mathematics education pedagogy, the course will enable students to help reduce, prevent, and eliminate fear and avoidance of mathematics in future generations of students. Prerequisite: MATH 111 or MATH 0119 .
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EDUC 0408 - Assessment and Practicum in Early Childhood
Fall 4 Credit Hours
An in-depth study of standardized early childhood screening instruments, informal observation techniques, and current assessment strategies will be provided along with supervised administration, scoring, and interpretation of standardized screening instruments. Course requires three hours of lecture and two clock-hours of practicum per week to practice systematic informal observation techniques and administer screening instruments, culminating in a written case study report. Prerequisites: EDUC 0316 , EDUC 0318 and EDUC 0319 or instructor permission.
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