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SOCL 551 - Selected Topics in Sociology
Analysis and research into major currents in modern sociology. Regular class lectures and discussions will be supplemented by directed readings, independent research, and research papers.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SOCL 551 and SOCL 451. Students required to do additional reading and reporting. May be repeated as topics vary for a total of 9 hours credit.
Prerequisite: Six hours of Sociology or related area, or permission of department head.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SOSC 370 - Social Sciences Internship I: Introduction to Agency Activity
Supervised agency experience for majors in criminal justice, sociology, government and psychology. Students must work a minimum of 108 clock hours per semester. May be
taken simultaneously with SOSC 371 and/or SOSC 372.
Prerequisites: Junior standing, overall GPA of 2.5 and 15 semester hours in criminal justice, sociology, government and/or psychology earned at McNeese or permission of department head.
Cr. 3
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SOSC 371 - Social Sciences Internship II: Directed Participation in Agency Activity
Supervised agency experience for majors in criminal justice, sociology, government, and psychology. Student must work a minimum of 108 clock hours per semester. May be
taken simultaneously with SOSC 370 and/or SOSC 372.
Prerequisites: Junior standing, overall GPA of 2.5 and 15 semester hours in criminal justice, sociology, government, and/or psychology earned at McNeese or permission of department head.
Cr. 3
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SOSC 372 - Social Sciences Internship III: Directed Participation and Evaluation in Agency Activity
Supervised agency experience for majors in criminal justice, sociology, government, and psychology. Students must work a minimum of 108 clock hours per semester. May be
taken simultaneously with SOSC 370 and/or SOSC 371.
Prerequisites: Junior standing, overall GPA of 2.5 and 15 semester hours credit in criminal justice, sociology, government, and/or psychology earned at McNeese or permission of department head.
Cr. 3
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SOSC 400 - Portfolio
Supervised construction of portfolio. This course is limited to and required during the semester of anticipated graduation of all students majoring in a curriculum offered by the Department of Social Sciences.
Prerequisite: Consent of the Department Head.
Lec. 1Cr. 1
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SOSC 601 - Research and Literature in Social Sciences
An introduction to current research methods in social and behavioral sciences. Required of all graduate social science majors.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SOSC 671-672 - Selected Topics in Social Science for Middle and High School Teachers
An interdisciplinary course covering key topics in political science, history, economics, and geography which are applicable to middle and high school curricula.
Prerequisites: Student must be an in-service middle or high school teacher and obtain permission of the course instructor.
Lec. 3 eachCr. 3 each
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SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish
Essentials of Spanish grammar and pronunciation with emphasis on conversation. Class work is supplemented in the language laboratory by special recordings which are designed to give the student a better aural-oral comprehension of the language.
Notes
Lab attendance required.
Cr. 3 each
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SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish
Essentials of Spanish grammar and pronunciation with emphasis on conversation. Class work is supplemented in the language laboratory by special recordings which are designed to give the student a better aural-oral comprehension of the language.
Notes
Lab attendance required.
Cr. 3 each
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SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish
Review of the basic principles of grammar together with carefully selected reading material which will develop oral and written expression in the language. Further laboratory experience is required according to student needs.
Prerequisites: Two units of high school Spanish, or SPAN 101-102.
Lec. 3Cr. 3 each
General Education Gen. Ed. 8, 10
Writing Enriched Course WE
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SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish
Review of the basic principles of grammar together with carefully selected reading material which will develop oral and written expression in the language. Further laboratory experience is required according to student needs.
Prerequisites: Two units of high school Spanish, or SPAN 101-102.
Lec. 3Cr. 3 each
General Education Gen. Ed. 8, 10
Writing Enriched Course WE
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SPAN 300 - Residence in Hispanic Country Internship
Application of language skills in a Spanish speaking environment. Students are involved in total immersion living situation.
Notes
Credit is awarded upon receipt of transcript of course work from Hispanic post secondary institution attended. May be repeated once for additional credit.
Prerequisite: 6 hours of Spanish or equivalent.
Cr. 1-12
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SPAN 301 - Spanish Culture and Civilization
Reading and discussion designed to develop an appreciation of Spain as an historical force and a cultural entity.
Prerequisites: Four units of high school Spanish, or SPAN 201-202.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPAN 302 - Spanish American Culture and Civilization
Reading and discussion designed to develop an appreciation of Spanish America as an historical force and cultural entity.
Prerequisites: Four units of high school Spanish, or SPAN 201-202.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPAN 304 - Readings in Spanish
Use of contemporary media to develop reading comprehension and approaches to literature and to expand vocabulary.
Notes
May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 hours credit.
Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or equivalent.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPAN 312 - Advanced Spanish Conversation
Designed to develop a high level of individual proficiency in the spoken language.
Prerequisites: 12 sem. hrs. in Spanish or permission of department head.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPAN 315 - Advanced Spanish Grammar
Intensive review of Spanish grammar. No duplicate credit for SPAN 315 and SPAN 311.
Prerequisites: 12 sem. hrs. in Spanish or permission of department head.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
Writing Enriched Course WE
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SPAN 316 - Advanced Spanish Composition
Intensive review of Spanish composition.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPAN 316 and SPAN 311.
Prerequisite: SPAN 315 or permission of department head.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
Writing Enriched Course WE
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SPAN 325 - Spanish Phonetics
Review of the Spanish phonetic system using corrective and fluency drills in the language laboratory.
Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or equivalent or permission of department head.
Lec. 2 Lab. 2Cr. 3
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SPAN 331 - Spanish Civilization
Study of the historical, literary, and artistic developments of Spanish civilization.
Notes
This course is designed for non-majors in languages and is conducted in English. No prerequisites in Spanish are necessary. This course cannot be taken to fulfill a specific Spanish language course requirement in any curriculum.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPAN 341 - Survey of Spanish Literature
Principal movements and central themes in the literature of Spain.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPAN 341 and SPAN 321 or SPAN 322.
Prerequisites: 12 sem. hrs. in Spanish or permission of department head.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
Writing Enriched Course WE
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SPAN 343 - Survey of Latin American Literature
Principal movements and central themes in the literature of Latin America.
Prerequisites: 12 sem. hrs. in Spanish or permission of department head.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
Writing Enriched Course WE
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SPAN 410 - Portfolio
Capstone course for Spanish majors. Completion of portfolio required.
Prerequisite: 18 hours of Spanish or permission of department head.
Lec. 1 Lab. 1Cr. 1
Writing Enriched Course WE
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SPAN 411 - Special Topics in Spanish
Spanish literature, culture and/or civilization at the advanced level.
Notes
May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 hours credit for SPAN 411 and/or SPAN 511. No duplicate credit for SPAN 411 and SPAN 511 of the same topic.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
Writing Enriched Course WE
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SPAN 421 - Spanish American Literature
Selected readings from Spanish American prose and poetry.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPAN 421 and SPAN 521.
Prerequisites: 15 sem. hrs. in Spanish or permission of department head.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
Writing Enriched Course WE
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SPAN 441 - Contemporary Spanish Literature
Twentieth-century Spanish literature.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPAN 441 and SPAN 541.
Prerequisites: 15 sem. hrs. in Spanish or permission of department head.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
Writing Enriched Course WE
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SPAN 511 - Special Topics in Spanish
Spanish literature, culture, and/or civilization. Term paper in Spanish required.
Notes
May be repeated, as topics vary, to accrue a total of 9 hours credit for SPAN 511 and/or SPAN 411. No duplicate credit for SPAN 511 and SPAN 411 on the same topic.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPAN 521 - Spanish American Literature
Selected readings from Spanish American prose and poetry. Directed reading and a written research project required.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPAN 521 and SPAN 421.
Prerequisites: Permission of department head.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPAN 541 - Contemporary Spanish Literature
Twentieth-century Spanish literature. Directed reading and a written research project required.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPAN 541 and SPAN 441.
Prerequisites: Permission of department head.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPCH 101 - Introduction to Speech Communication
Human communication as a field of study. Focuses on communication processes, contexts, and careers.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPCH 201 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking
An introductory course in public speaking with emphasis upon audience analysis, message development, and presentation of speeches. Experience in both informative and persuasive speaking.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
General Education Gen. Ed. 1b
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SPCH 202 - Intrapersonal Communication
Focuses on individual communicators and those processes that take place within them as they speak, listen, and think. Treats such subjects as listening, communication anxiety, language, perception, and countering persuasion.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPCH 203 - Small Group Communication
Examination of small group theory and research from a communication perspective. Problem-solving and team-building group presentation required.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPCH 204 - Introduction to Organizational Communication
Introduction to communication management in organizations. Experiential approach to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to manage complex communication processes in organizations.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPCH 205 - Interpersonal Communication
Study of skills necessary for communication competence while creating an awareness of how internal and external variables affect intimacy, defensiveness, and conflict management. Reviews theory behind these skills.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
General Education Gen. Ed. 1b
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SPCH 220 - Theories of Persuasion
Survey of classical and contemporary theories of persuasion. Emphasizes the works of Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, and other classical contributors to rhetorical theory, as well as contemporary social science theories of attitude formation and change.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPCH 222 - Parliamentary Procedure
Principles and practice of parliamentary procedure with emphasis on how to conduct meetings and how to use motions.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPCH 271 and SPCH 222.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPCH 293 - Forensics
Principles of speech communication as applied to debating and individual forensic events. Membership in University Forensic Team.
Notes
Course may be repeated for additional credit not to exceed 4 sem. hrs. counted toward the degree.
Lab. 2Cr. 1
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SPCH 301 - Business and Professional Speaking
Development and delivery of effective business and professional presentations.
Prerequisite: SPCH 201.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPCH 304 - Communication in Organizations
Investigates communication in both formal and informal situations found in organizations. Required practical application of both oral and written skills with emphasis on motivation, interviewing, public relations and oral communication network.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPCH 304 and SPCH 204.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPCH 305 - Communication Research
Focuses on researching problems, preparing proposals, and using the Internet, computer statistical packages, and print and electronic bibliographic tools.
Prerequisites: SPCH 101, 201, or permission of department head.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPCH 306 - Interviewing
Analysis of communication in employment, appraisal, counseling, persuasive and information-getting interviews.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of department head.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPCH 307 - Nonverbal Communication
Examination of nonverbal communication theory and research. Emphasis is on exploration and application of nonverbal codes across communication settings.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPCH 333 - Argumentation and Advocacy
Theories of argument and their application in various advocacy contexts. Activities include academic and public debating.
Prerequisite: SPCH 201 or SPCH 293 or permission of instructor.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPCH 347 - Special Topics in Women in the Arts
Interdisciplinary study in dance, drama, music, media, rhetoric and/or performance. Includes creative process, historic and cultural milieu, and gender critical theories. Lectures, discussion, directed reading, and independent research.
Prerequisite: WMST 201 or permission of instructor.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPCH 375 - Intercultural Communication
Interactions and human relationships influenced by language, perception, beliefs, nonverbal codes, values, and cultural patterns.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPCH 382 - Special Topics in Communication
Current communication theory, research, and/or application. Topics change from semester to semester and include such subjects as political communication, health communication, cross-cultural communication, and communication and gender.
Notes
May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 hours.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Lec. 1-3Cr. 1-3
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SPCH 385 - Sales Communication
Sales Communication develops applied communication knowledge and skills in sales, including the sales process, team building, oral presentation, persuasive writing, and effective interpersonal communication, listening, and writing.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPCH 394 - Advanced Forensics
Principles and practice of speech communication as applied to debating and to individual forensic events in tournament competition. Membership on University Forensic Team required.
Notes
Course may be repeated for additional credit not to exceed 8 semester hours counted toward the degree. No duplicate credit for SPCH 394 and SPCH 294.
Prerequisite: permission of forensic director.
Lab. 4Cr. 2
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SPCH 405 - Advanced Topics in Interpersonal Communication
Current theories and research in interpersonal communication.
Notes
May be repeated, as topics vary, to accrue a total of 6 hours.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPCH 407 - Communication Theory
Survey of theories of human communication behavior. Emphasizes the role of theory in communication research.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPCH 407 and SPCH 507 or SPCH 520.
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPCH 408 - Attitude Change and Motivation
Modern theory and practice of attitude and behavior changes, including consideration of how such theories apply to the small group, organizational and public situations.
Prerequisites: SPCH 101 or 201, or permission of department head.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPCH 413 - Directing Forensics Activities
Principles and practices of directing forensic programs, including directing high school and college tournaments; basic principles of coaching debate and individual events, and methods of analyzing debate topics.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPCH 413 and SPCH 313.
Prerequisite: SPCH 293, SPCH 333, and SPCH 393, or permission of instructor.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPCH 420 - Rhetorical Theory and Criticism
Major theories of rhetorical discourse and critical analysis.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPCH 485 - Advanced Sales Communication
Focuses on SPIN selling and relational selling approaches.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPCH 490 - Senior Capstone Project
Capstone project or experience demonstrates senior’s command of the theory, methods, and practice of communication.
Notes
Project or experience proposed by student must demonstrate ability to synthesize knowledge and skills mastered in major course work and/or research experience.
Prerequisites: Senior standing and/or completion of a minimum of 12 hours of communication courses at the 300-400 level.
Lec. 1Cr. 1
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SPCH 491 - Internship in Communication
Practical experience in field of communication; 120 hours during one semester.
Notes
May be repeated once as approved by department head.
Prerequisites: 12 semester hours in speech and permission of department head.
Cr. 3
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SPCH 493 - Speech Communication Research Practicum
Practical experience in designing, collecting, analyzing and reporting communication research.
Notes
May be repeated to accrue a total of 6 hours.
Prerequisites: SPCH 305 and permission of department head.
Cr. 1-6
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SPCH 495 - Independent Study
Allows superior students to probe more deeply into an area for which they have been prepared, but in which there are no further advanced courses offered in the curriculum.
Notes
Prior to registration the students must present their proposed studies to the department head for approval.
Prerequisite: 12 semester hours in speech communication.
Cr. 3
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SPCH 695 - Independent Study in Communication
Directed individual study in communication.
Notes
With the approval of the student’s major professor, this course may be repeated once.
Cr. 3
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SPED 201 - Introduction to Exceptional Students
Social, psychological, and physical characteristics of children with special needs, including birth through age five. Educational problems in teaching. Introduction for general educators, persons in related professions, and students entering special education programs.
Notes
6 observation hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of department head.
Lec 3Cr. 3
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SPED 204 - Introduction to Multicultural and Special Education
Interdisciplinary approach to multicultural education, comparative education, education of the diverse learner, and child abuse regulations.
Notes
No duplicate credit will be given for EDUC 204.
Prerequisite: EDTC 100.
Lec 3Cr. 3
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SPED 206 - Foundations of Early Childhood Special Education
Characteristics, identification, and development of children with special needs, birth through five. 20 hours field experience.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPED 206 and SPED 202.
Prerequisite: SPED 201 or SPED 204.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPED 207 - Language Development and Disorders
Normal and disordered language development emphasizing aphasia, dyslexia, and neuropsychological dysfunction.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPED 207 and SPED 352, SPED 421, or SPED 572.
Prerequisite: SPED 201 or SPED 204.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPED 335 - Assessment of Exceptional Students
Assessment practices used to understand aptitudes and achievements of special education students. Psychometric properties of common tests as well as procedures in curriculum-based assessment.
Prerequisite: SPED 201 or SPED 204. Corequisite: One required education methods course.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPED 336 - Practicum in Assessment of Children with Special Needs
Specific formal and informal measures of achievement and personal-social behavior for assessing exceptional children, including the young child; interpretation of assessment data of Integrated Evaluation Reports and Individualized Family Service Plan.
Prerequisite: EDUC 200.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPED 338 - Curriculum and Materials for Exceptional Learners
Principles and procedures underlying curriculum adaptation and development, including task analyses and concept analyses. Instruction and practices in writing and implementing Individualized Educational Plans. Assessing, selecting, adapting, and creating materials.
Prerequisite: EDUC 200.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPED 352 - Survey of Programs for Exceptional Learners
Characteristics, identification, educational, and transitional needs of exceptional learners. Various types of programs designed for professionals who work with exceptional learns will be covered.
Prerequisites: EDUC 204 and EDTC 100.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPED 403 - Working with Families and Paraprofessionals in Programs for Exceptional Students
Development of skills needed to work effectively with families and community agencies and will include information related to the training and supervision of para-professionals.
Prerequisite: EDUC 200.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPED 404 - Interdisciplinary and Interagency Teaming
Professional roles of early intervention teams, including medical, social, and educational services. Strategies for team building and interagency collaboration between service settings.
Prerequisite: SPED 403.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPED 424 - Approaches to Managing Exceptional Children
Methods and procedures in behavioral and humanistic intervention strategies including systematic behavioral assessment.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPED 424 and SPED 573.
Prerequisite: EDUC 200.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPED 440 - Sign Language I
Mastery of manual alphabet, gestures, and facial expression used in communication with deaf and hearing-impaired. Finger spelling, basic signed English, expressive and receptive sign language.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPED 441 - Sign Language II
Intermediate manual communication in American Sign Language and Signed English Systems.
Prerequisite: SPED 440 or equivalent.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPED 442 - Methods of Teaching Basic Subjects to Mild/Moderate Students with Learning and Behavioral Disorders
Curriculum theory and development for elementary special education programs. Various teaching methods utilized with elementary exceptional learners; techniques involved in identifying, adapting, and developing materials.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPED 443 and SPED 444.
Prerequisites: SPED 338 and SPED 352.
Lec. 6Cr. 6
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SPED 443 - Methods and Materials for Elementary Special Education
Curriculum theory and development for elementary special education programs. Various teaching methods utilized with elementary exceptional learners; techniques involved in identifying, adapting, and developing materials. Field experience: 20 hours.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPED 442.
Prerequisites: SPED 338 and SPED 352.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPED 444 - Methods and Materials for Secondary Special Education
Curriculum theory and development for secondary special education programs. Various teaching methods utilized with secondary exceptional learners; techniques involved in identifying, adapting, and developing materials.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPED 442.
Prerequisites: SPED 338 and SPED 352 or permission of department head.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPED 445 - Prevocational, Vocational, and Transitional Services for Students with Disabilities
Techniques for developing pre-vocational, vocational, and transitional skills for individuals with disabilities including organizational, administrative, and curricular aspects.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPED 445 and SPED 345, SPED 545, or SPED 644.
Prerequisite: EDUC 200.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPED 452 - Assessment of the Young Child
Purposes, uses, and implementation of formal, authentic, and family behavioral assessment. Developmentally appropriate practices as applied to early childhood and early childhood special education.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPED 452 and SPED 301, SPED 350, SPED 552, or SPED 605.
Prerequisites: EDUC 200; and SPED 206 or EDUC 202.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPED 453 - Methods and Materials for Early Childhood Special Education
Methods, materials, and instructional program planning for children with special needs, birth through five.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPED 453 and SPED 303, SPED 351, or SPED 401.
Prerequisites: EDUC 200; and SPED 206 or EDUC 202.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPED 455 - Methods of Classroom Organization and Management
Promoting positive learning climates; managing routines and transitions; organizing space, materials, and equipment; and applying humanistic approaches to classroom management.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPED 455, SPED 376, or SPED 576.
Prerequisite: EDUC 200.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPED 466 - Practicum in Classroom Interventions
Directed observation and teaching experiences.
Prerequisite to student teaching and must be scheduled during the regular semester preceding student teaching. Prerequisite: EDUC 200.
Lec. 1 Lab. 4Cr. 3
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SPED 468 - Student Teaching in Special Education
Student classroom teaching and related activities conducted all day.
Notes
Minimum of 200 teaching hours required. For students pursuing dual certification, time will be equally divided between regular and special education classrooms. Attendance at seminars mandatory. No duplicate credit for SPED 468 and EDUC 468E, EDUC 468P, or EDUC 468S.
Prerequisites: EDUC 200; completion of all methods courses with a grade of “C” or better and passage of the Specialty Area and the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) Test of Praxis II. Permission from director of Student Teaching and Professional Education Services (ST/PES).
Cr. 9 or 12
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SPED 470 - Mild/Moderate Teaching Methods
Special needs of the mild/moderate exceptional child, classroom management, behavioral management, assessment and evaluation, methods/materials for mild/moderate exceptional children, and vocational and transition services for students with disabilities, learning styles and instructional design.
Cr. 9
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SPED 471 - Special Education Fall Seminar
Common pitfalls, problems, successes, and needs of first-year teachers in mild/moderate settings. Provides innovative strategies to reach difficult learners. Candidates will identify areas of need for individual research and for discussion in class and via Blackboard. Artifacts, anecdotes, and reflections will be added to the candidate’s portfolio.
Cr. 3
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SPED 472 - Special Education Spring Seminar
Accepted best practices for teachers in mild/moderate settings. First year teaching needs identified by candidates will be discussed in class and via Blackboard. Candidates will be challenged with being responsible for their own professional growth. Artifacts, anecdotes, and reflections will be added to the candidate’s portfolio.
Cr. 3
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SPED 473 - Special Education Internship
Designed for PL1 certified special education teachers in service pursuing Practitioner’s Alternate Certification. Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching will be a major evaluation tool. Artifacts, anecdotes, and reflections will be added to the candidate’s portfolio. Supervision by principal, mentor teacher, and university supervisor.
Notes
Enrollment must be for two consecutive semesters.
Prerequisites: Full-time special education assignment; acceptance into SPED Practitioner’s Alternative Certification Program.
Cr. 3-3
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SPED 476 - Studies in Special Education
Contemporary issues and innovations relevant to the education of the exceptional child.
Notes
Course content may change with the approval of the Dean of the College of Education. May be taught as a workshop. Up to six hours credit may be earned as topics vary. No duplicate credit for SPED 476 and SPED 576 or VTIE 476.
Lec. 1-3Cr. 1-3
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SPED 483 - Use of Assistive and Adaptive Devices for Physically Disabled
Learning activities that include seating and positioning, augmentative communication, computer access and aids for daily living. Rationale for use of various types of equipment. Research paper and 4 hours of field work are required.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPED 483 and SPED 583, or SPED 683.
Prerequisite: SPED 204 or SPED 201.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPED 488 - Student Teaching Non-Master’s Alternative Certification
Full-day experience in a special education school setting.
Notes
Minimum of 200 actual teaching hours must be completed with a minimum of 10 days in all-day teaching.
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s degree, completion of all required education courses, EDUC 499 and passing scores on the Praxis II: PLT.
Lab. 12Cr. 6
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SPED 489 - Internship Non-Master’s Alternative Certification
Special Education inservice teachers seeking certification. Supervision provided by principal, designated classroom teacher, and university supervisor.
Notes
Intern will enroll for two semesters and credit will be given each semester.
Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree, completion of all required education courses, EDUC 499 and passing scores on the Praxis II: PLT.
Lab. 6Cr. 3
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SPED 545 - Introduction to Prevocational, Vocational, and Transitional Services for Students with Disabilities
Techniques for developing pre-vocational, vocational, and transitional skills for individuals with disabilities including organizational, administrative, and curricular aspects. Includes directed readings and research paper.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPED 545 and SPED 345, SPED 445, or SPED 644.
Prerequisites: Valid teaching certificate and EDUC 647 or SPED 201 or SPED 204; or EDUC 599.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPED 573 - Advanced Approaches to Managing Exceptional Students
Advanced methods and procedures in behavioral instruction strategies. Includes 25 contact hours with students. Lectures and discussions supplemented by directed readings, independent research, and research paper.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPED 573 and SPED 424.
Prerequisite: SPED 201 and SPED 424.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPED 575 - Studies in Special Education
Contemporary issues and innovations relevant to the education of the exceptional child. Lectures and discussions will be supplemented by directed reading, independent research and research papers.
Notes
Course content may change with the approval of the Dean of the College of Education. May be taught as a workshop. Student may receive up to six hours credit as topics vary. No duplicate credit for SPED 575 and SPED 476.
Prerequisite: Permission of department head.
Lec. 1-3Cr. 1-3
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SPED 576 - Methods of Classroom Organization and Management
Promoting positive learning climates; managing routines and transitions; organizing space, materials, and equipment; and applying humanistic approaches to classroom management.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPED 576, SPED 376, or SPED 455.
Prerequisites: EDUC 200 or valid teaching certificate and SPED 201.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPED 583 - Use of Assistive and Adaptive Devices for Exceptional Learners
Learning activities that include seating and positioning, augmentative communication, computer access and aids for daily living. Rationale for use of various types of equipment. Research paper and 4 hours of field work are required.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPED 583, SPED 483, or SPED 683.
Prerequisite: EDTC 600 or CPST 515 or permission of department head.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPED 602 - Assessment Practicum with Exceptional Students
Psychometric properties of commonly used instruments in special education assessment practices, including curriculum based assessment procedures applied to a case study with implications for educational intervention.
Prerequisite: EDUC 599.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPED 603 - Methods of Teaching Basic Subjects to Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Writing and implementing Individualized Educational Programs (IEP). Goals and objectives, task analyses, and material design will be included. Candidates will learn about methods and techniques for teaching basic subjects.
Prerequisites: Valid teaching certificate and EDUC 647 or SPED 201 or SPED 204; or EDUC 599.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPED 604 - Methods of Teaching Students with Learning and Behavioral Problems
Principles and procedures underlying curriculum development, adaptation, and modifications includes concept analyses and task analyses. Selecting, adapting, and creating materials. Directed readings and research paper.
Prerequisites: EDUC 603.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPED 605 - Assessment and Methodology for Teaching Young Children with Diverse Abilities
Purposes, uses, and implementation of formal, authentic, and family behavioral assessment. Developmentally appropriate practices as applied to early childhood and early childhood special education. Methods and materials for teaching young children with diverse needs. Directed readings and research paper.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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SPED 606 - Assessment and Evaluation of Exceptional Learners
Psychometric properties of instruments used to assess exceptional learners. Interpretation of assessment data of integrated evaluation reports, individualized educational plans. Includes curriculum based assessment.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPED 606 and SPED 602.
Prerequisite: EDUC 603.
Lec. 3Cr. 3
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