Apr 25, 2024  
2018-2019 Academic Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • CIEN 422 - Environmental Engineering Design (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Topics include: water collection and distribution systems; identification and measurement of water quality; water treatment methods; environmental regulations; wastewater collection and treatment.

    Prerequisite(s): (ENGR 310 or ENGR 311) and ENSC 102.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CIEN 434 - Pipeline Design and Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Understanding the analysis and design aspects of water pipeline distribution systems (transmission and distribution lines) and determining the optimal sizing for gravity and pumping systems using iterative methods.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CIEN 434 and CIEN 435, CIEN 534, CIEN 535, ENGR 434, ENGR 534, MEEN 435, or MEEN 535.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 311.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CIEN 504 - Hydraulics of Open Channels (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Properties of open channels including energy and momentum, principles of critical flow and its computations, uniform flow, theory and analysis of gradually varied flow, the hydraulic jump, unsteady flow, and flood routing. HEC-2 computer program and design problems.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CIEN 504 and CIEN 404.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 311.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CIEN 505 - Highway Design (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Continuation of Civil Engineering 313 concentrating on highway design and construction to include subgrades, base courses, bituminous and Portland cement concrete pavements, and highway maintenance. Term paper and class presentation required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CIEN 505 and CIEN 405.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CIEN 508 - Structural Dynamics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Basic course in structural dynamics. Covers in depth analysis of single degree of freedom systems and an introduction to multi degree of freedom systems. Most applications are made to structures subjected to dynamic effect. 

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CIEN 508 and CIEN 408.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CIEN 509 - Bridge Engineering (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Basic course in bridge engineering. Covers analysis and design of short and medium span bridges. 

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CIEN 509 and CIEN 409.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CIEN 534 - Pipeline Design and Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Understanding the analysis and design aspects of water pipeline distribution systems (transmission and distribution lines) and determining the optimal sizing for gravity and pumping systems using iterative methods.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CIEN 534 and CIEN 434, CIEN 435, CIEN 535, ENGR 434, ENGR 534, MEEN 435, or MEEN 535.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CIEN 602 - Advanced Soil Mechanics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Clay mineralogy, swelling and collapsing soils, permeability of unsaturated soils, seepage, stresses in soil mass, advanced topics in consolidation and shear strength, settlement.

    Prerequisite(s): CIEN 402.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CIEN 603 - Improvement of Soils for Construction (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Purpose of soil improvement, principles of stabilization using compaction, aggregate cement, asphalt and chemicals. Advantages and disadvantages of mechanisms. Design, construction and economics of soil improvement to support highway systems.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CIEN 604 - Composite Materials (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Application of advanced materials engineering. Covers the use of composite materials in design, types and mechanical properties of composite materials, fiber reinforced plastic (FRP), and use of FRP in new design concepts. 

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CIEN 604 and ENGR 604.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CIEN 605 - Advanced Numerical Methods (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Application of advanced numerical techniques and tools to solve a variety of engineering problems. 

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CIEN 605 and ENGR 605.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CIEN 615 - Advanced Foundation Engineering (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Design of structural foundations to include foundation types, theory of design, design methods and methods of construction.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CIEN 620 - Advanced Special Topics in Civil Engineering (Cr. 1-3)


    Study of advanced special topics in Civil Engineering.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.

    Cr. 1-3

  
  • CIEN 623 - Pollution Control Engineering (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Technical assessment of environmental problems including air pollution, surface and ground water pollution, solid waste management and noise pollution. Emphasis will be placed on engineering design of pollution control processes including review of pertinent environmental legislation affecting design.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CIEN 623 and CHEG 625, CHEN 625, CIEN 625, ENGR 623, or MEEN 625.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CIEN 650 - Advanced Strength of Materials (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Stress and strain in three-dimensions, elastic and inelastic material behavior, and bending and torsion of beams.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CIEN 650 and ENGR 650 or MEEN 650.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 111 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CCRJ 1013, Introduction to Criminal Justice

    Review of the philosophy and history of the U.S. criminal justice system; a survey of agencies and processes involved in the administration of criminal justice: the legislature, the police, the prosecutor, the courts and corrections; and the role of law enforcement agencies in today’s society.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Social/Behavioral Sciences

  
  • CJUS 221 - Criminal Investigation (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Survey of criminal investigation procedures including theory of investigations, legal aspects of investigations, collection and preservation of evidence, interviews, interrogations, search and protection of crime scene, elements of legal proof, submission of evidence, patrol and observation, note taking, and report writing.

    Prerequisite(s): CJUS 111 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 231 - Criminology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CCRJ 2113, Criminology

    Study of causes, incidence, and control of crime in modern society; a comparison of contemporary methods of dealing with persons convicted of crimes.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 231 and SOCL 231.

    Prerequisite(s): CJUS 111 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE
  
  • CJUS 241 - The U. S. Correctional System (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CCRJ 2013, Introduction to Corrections

    Introductory survey of the philosophy, theories and practices involved in the treatment of convicted law violators in the United States. Particular emphasis on incarceration and institutions.

    Prerequisite(s): CJUS 111 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE
  
  • CJUS 252 - Criminal Law (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CCRJ 2213, Criminal Law

    Legal definition of crime and defenses, purposes and functions of the substantive criminal law, historical foundations, and the limits of the criminal law.

    Prerequisite(s): CJUS 111 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 271 - Police and Policing (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CCRJ 2313, Introduction to Policing

    Functions of law enforcement and development of police institutions in the United States focusing on historical, sociological, psychological, organizational, and political perspectives.

    Prerequisite(s): CJUS 111 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    NYF
  
  • CJUS 310 - Ethics in Criminal Justice (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Examination of ethical issues in criminal justice from theoretical perspectives with a focus on response and prevention.

    Prerequisite(s): CJUS 111 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 322 - Criminalistics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Survey course in techniques involved in police science technology including photography, recording of crime scene, collection and preservation of evidence, fingerprinting, studies of firearms, documents, and instrumental analysis, serology and toxicology. Field trips are made to regional criminalistics laboratory as part of the course.

    Prerequisite(s): CJUS 111 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 342 - Community Corrections (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    History, philosophy and operations of community corrections including probation and parole, diversion and other alternatives. Stress on community role and responsibility in crime prevention, offender programs, and improvement of correctional processes.

    Prerequisite(s): CJUS 111 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 352 - Crime and Jurisdiction (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest, search and seizure, post-conviction treatment; origin, development, philosophy, constitutional basis of evidence; kinds and degrees of evidence and rules governing admissibility; and judicial decisions interpreting individual rights. Specific cases are also examined in the course.

    Prerequisite(s): CJUS 111 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 355 - Judicial Systems/Court Administration (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Analysis of role and functions of courts and court personnel in the criminal justice process. Overview of court administration including comparative review of administrative systems.

    Prerequisite(s): CJUS 111 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE
  
  • CJUS 362 - Juvenile Delinquency (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Study of the problem of juvenile delinquency with emphasis on theories, preventive programs, juvenile courts, treatment, and current problems in juvenile delinquency.

    Prerequisite(s): CJUS 111 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE
  
  • CJUS 381 - Security Systems (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Analysis of options for maintaining personal and organizational security in light of current societal dangers from crime and terrorism.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 401 - Terrorism, Crime, and Security (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Historic development of terrorism and related crime on a global basis. Trends, techniques and deficiencies related to solutions of the current terrorist problem and terrorism’s likely implications for the free world.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 401 and CJUS 501, SOCL 401, or SOCL 501.

    Prerequisite(s): (6 credit hours of CJUS, POLS, or SOCL) and permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 402 - Disaster Preparedness (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Comprehensive understanding and practical foundation of the causes, prevention, and response to disasters as well as insight into the disaster management system nationally and locally. Focuses on information central to emergency preparedness, disaster planning, and response at both the individual and organizational level.

    Prerequisite(s): CJUS 111 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 403 - Serial Murders (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Investigation of serial murder, its history, relevant theories, pathology, and criminal justice ramifications.

    Prerequisite(s): CJUS 111.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 431 - Deviance and Social Control (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Social and institutional conformity as well as deviance from control forces.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 431 and CJUS 531, SOCL 431, or SOCL 531.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 432 - Criminal Justice Administration and Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Application of theories and principles of organization, administration, and management to criminal justice.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 432 and CJUS 532.

    Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of CJUS or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE
  
  • CJUS 441 - Contemporary Criminal Justice (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Presentation and evaluation of current developments in criminal justice.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 441 and CJUS 541.

    Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of CJUS or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE
  
  • CJUS 452 - Organized Crime (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Historical survey of organized crime in America, theoretical concepts, range of activities, areas of influence, and remedial proposals.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 452 and CJUS 552.

    Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of CJUS or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 461 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Study of a major aspect of, or problem in, the criminal justice area.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of CJUS or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 481 - Loss Prevention and Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Operations and management of loss prevention programs in business, industry, government, and other institutions.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 481 and CJUS 581.

    Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of CJUS or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 491 - Comparative Criminal Justice (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Comparative study of criminal justice systems. Emphasis on concepts and contemporary developments in other nations with potential applications and impacts on philosophy and practice in the United States.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 491 and CJUS 591.

    Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of CJUS or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 492 - Police Academy Certification (Lec. 9, Lab. 6, Cr. 12)


    This is a Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification. Selected students will attend a Louisiana POST academy and serve as a reserve law enforcement officer with a sponsoring agency.

    Notes
    For criminal justice majors only. Must be 21 years of age at the completion of the academy. Applications must be submitted prior to designated deadline. Student will be responsible for required uniforms, equipment, psychological evaluation, and background check. Selection is competitive when qualified applicants exceed positions available.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 9 Lab. 6 Cr. 12

  
  • CJUS 501 - Terrorism, Crime, and Security (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Historic development of terrorism and related crime on a global basis. Trends, techniques, and deficiencies of solutions of the current terrorist problem. Implications of terrorism for the free world. Lectures and discussions will be supplemented by directed reading, independent research, and research papers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 501 and CJUS 401, SOCL 401, or SOCL 501.

    Prerequisite(s): (6 credit hours of CJUS, POLS, or SOCL) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 531 - Deviance and Social Control (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Examines social and institutional conformity as well as deviance from control forces. Class lectures and discussions will be supplemented by directed readings, independent research, and research papers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 531 and CJUS 431, SOCL 431, or SOCL 531.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 532 - Criminal Justice Administration and Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Application of theories and principles of organization, administration, and management to criminal justice. Lectures and discussions will be supplemented by directed reading, independent research, and research papers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 532 and CJUS 432.

    Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of CJUS or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 541 - Contemporary Criminal Justice (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Presentation and evaluation of current developments in criminal justice. Lectures and discussions will be supplemented by directed reading, independent research, and research papers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 541 and CJUS 441.

    Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of CJUS or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 552 - Organized Crime (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Historical survey of organized crime in America, theoretical concepts, range of activities, areas of influence, and remedial proposals. Lectures and discussions will be supplemented by directed reading, independent research, and research papers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 552 and CJUS 452.

    Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of CJUS or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 561 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Problems in the criminal justice area. Lectures, discussion or research will be supplemented by directed readings, independent research, and research papers.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours, but only 3 credit hours may be applied toward a criminal justice degree.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 581 - Loss Prevention and Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Operations and management of loss prevention programs in business, industry, government, and other institutions. Particular attention to theft control and fire protection. Lectures and discussions will be supplemented by directed reading, independent research, and research papers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 581 and CJUS 481.

    Prerequisite(s): CJUS 381 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 591 - Comparative Criminal Justice (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Comparative study of criminal justice systems. Emphasis on concepts and contemporary developments in other nations with potential applications and impacts on philosophy and practice in the United States. Lectures and discussions will be supplemented by directed reading, independent research, and research papers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 591 and CJUS 491.

    Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of CJUS or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 601 - Police Justice Administration (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Develop and evaluate policies and procedures in all phases of police administration, including judicial decisions, which impact the legal status of the operation of police agencies in addition to reviewing administrative issues inherent in both large and small police organizations.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 602 - Court Justice Administration (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Examine the application of organizational theory and principles of administration to the components of the court system with special attention focused on the theory and reality of criminal court processing including an in-depth look at the roles and practices of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 603 - Correctional Justice Administration (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Analysis of management theory and practice in correctional institutions and agencies through a comprehensive review of current issues, trends, problems, constraints in correctional policies and procedures, as influenced by social and legal factors.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 604 - Research Methods (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Review and application of social science research methods including an overview of the research process and its ethical context.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 605 - Criminological Theory (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Examination of influential theories of crime causation and in-depth coverage of topics including theory construction; hypothesis testing; theory integration; and links among theory, research, and policy.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 610 - Selected Topics in Criminal Justice (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Advanced study in criminal justice with specific topics to be announced prior to each semester.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 615 - Contemporary Issues and Trends in Terrorism (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Explore terrorism totality by examining the ideology, organizational behavior, and method(s) of operation of various international terrorist groups with special attention focused on the impact terrorism has upon the criminal justice system relative to investigative processes.

    Prerequisite(s): CJUS 604.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 620 - Policy Analysis and Criminal Justice Administration (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Analyze the development and implementation of criminal justice policy in the United States.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 625 - Legal Aspects in Criminal Justice Administration (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Examine recent legislation and case law, both state and federal, which impact criminal justice professionals and the administration of criminal justice in the context of professional practice. The topics will vary depending upon current legal developments.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 630 - Ethics in Criminal Justice (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Examine the underlying theories of ethical conduct in public safety.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 635 - Corrections (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Examine the current methods and effectiveness of the correctional system including incarceration, probation, and parole.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 640 - Leadership Theory (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Analyze and understand the application of leadership theory in public safety.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CJUS 645 - Crime and Punishment (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Analyze changes in criminal behavior and the different ways that Americans have sought to deter, punish, and rehabilitate individuals that have violated the law.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CLAR 100 - Freshmen Performance Proficiency (Cr. 1-2)


    These courses are designed for aspiring music majors who present little or no background in their chosen performance genre. The courses are intended to bring the student to the technical and musical level expected of an entering major.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 4 credit hours. Credits for this course may not be applied toward a degree.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1-2

  
  • CLAR 101 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in clarinet. Freshman level. First semester. Placement determined by audition.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only. Placement determined by audition.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • CLAR 102 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in clarinet. Freshman level. Second semester.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): CLAR 101.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • CLAR 103 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in clarinet. Students remain at freshman level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve an appropriate level of advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): CLAR 102.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • CLAR 104 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in clarinet. Students remain at freshman level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve an appropriate level of advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): CLAR 103.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • CLAR 125 - Clarinet (Lab. 1, Cr. 1)


    Private instruction in clarinet for non-music majors.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 8 credit hours.

    Lab. 1 Cr. 1

  
  • CLAR 201 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in clarinet. Sophomore level. First semester.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): CLAR 102.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • CLAR 202 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in clarinet. Sophomore level. Second semester.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): CLAR 201.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • CLAR 203 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in clarinet. Students remain at sophomore level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve an appropriate level of advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): CLAR 202.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • CLAR 204 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in clarinet. Students remain at the sophomore level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve an appropriate level of advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): CLAR 203.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • CLAR 301 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in clarinet. Junior level. First semester.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): CLAR 202.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • CLAR 302 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in clarinet. Junior level. Second semester.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): CLAR 301.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • CLAR 303 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in clarinet. Students remain at junior level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve an appropriate level of advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): CLAR 302.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • CLAR 304 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in clarinet. Students remain at junior level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve an appropriate level of advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): CLAR 303.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • CLAR 401 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in clarinet. Senior level. First semester.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): CLAR 302.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • CLAR 402 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in clarinet. Senior level. Second semester.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): CLAR 401.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • CLAR 403 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in clarinet. Student remain at senior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve an appropriate level of advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): CLAR 402.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • CLAR 404 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in clarinet. Students remain at senior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve an appropriate level of advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): CLAR 403.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • COMM 201 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CCOM 2013, 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.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COMM 201 and SPCH 201.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Humanities

    NYF
  
  • COMM 203 - Small Group Communication (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Examination of small group theory and research from a communication perspective. Problem-solving and team-building group presentation required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COMM 203 and SPCH 203.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • COMM 204 - Introduction to Organizational Communication (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COMM 204 and SPCH 204.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • COMM 205 - Interpersonal Communication (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CCOM 2213, 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.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COMM 205 and SPCH 205.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Humanities

  
  • COMM 293 - Forensics (Lec. 2, Cr. 1)


    Principles of speech communication as applied to debating and individual forensic events. Membership in University Forensic Team.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 4 credit hours. No duplicate credit for COMM 293 and SPCH 293.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lab. 2 Cr. 1

  
  • COMM 301 - Business and Professional Speaking (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Development and delivery of effective business and professional presentations.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COMM 301 and SPCH 301.

    Prerequisite(s): COMM 201.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • COMM 304 - Communication in Organizations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Communication in both formal and informal situations 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 COMM 304 and SPCH 304.

    Prerequisite(s): COMM 204.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE
  
  • COMM 306 - Interviewing (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Analysis of communication in employment, appraisal, counseling, persuasive and information-getting interviews.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COMM 306 and SPCH 306.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    NYF
  
  • COMM 382 - Special Topics in Communication (Lec. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    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 credit hours. No duplicate credit for COMM 382 and SPCH 382.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.

    Lec. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • COMM 385 - Sales Communication (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Applied communication knowledge and skills in sales, including the sales process, team building, oral presentation, persuasive writing, and effective interpersonal communication, listening, and writing.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COMM 385 and SPCH 385.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • COMM 394 - Advanced Forensics (Lab. 4, Cr. 2)


    Speech communication as applied to debating and to individual forensic events in tournament competition. Membership on University Forensics Team required.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 8 credit hours. No duplicate credit for COMM 394 and SPCH 394 and COMM 294.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lab. 4 Cr. 2

  
  • COMM 408 - Attitude Change and Motivation (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Modern theory and practice of attitude and behavioral changes, including consideration of how such theories apply to small group, organizational, and public situations.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COMM 408 and SPCH 408.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • COMM 485 - Advanced Sales Communication (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Focuses on SPIN selling and relational selling approaches.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COMM 485 and MCOM 485 or SPCH 485.

    Prerequisite(s): COMM 385.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • COUN 600 - Counseling Techniques (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Contemporary techniques of counseling with some consideration of major theories and ethical problems. Special emphasis on individual differences, including social and emotional needs of clients.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COUN 600 and PSYC 631. For school counseling majors only.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • COUN 601 - Research and Program Evaluation (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Application of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methods; statistical methods; needs assessment, and program evaluation in school counseling. Emphasis on ethically and culturally relevant strategies for interpreting and using data.

    Notes
    For school counseling majors only.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • COUN 605 - Counseling Theories (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Intensive study of current counseling theories and their application.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COUN 605 and PSYC 668. For school counseling majors only.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • COUN 610 - Consultation and Collaboration in School Settings (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)


    Focuses on the role of the school counselor, philosophy and practical application of counseling programs to meet the needs of diverse student populations, staff, parents, and communities.

    Notes
    For school counseling majors only.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

  
  • COUN 615 - Assessment in School Counseling and Guidance (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Overall course focus is to provide professional school counseling candidates with an overview of the many approaches to assessment in order to become competent and ethical practitioners in our multicultural society. In particular, to provide foundational information about educational assessment; to learn basic principles of measurement, statistical concepts, test scores, and psychometric aspects of assessment.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COUN 615 and PSYC 635 or PSYC 673. For school counseling majors only.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • COUN 626 - Multicultural Counseling in Schools and Communities (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)


    Contemporary research and theory on cultural diversity. Emphasis on attaining multi-cultural literacy and understanding intergroup and interpersonal relations.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COUN 626 and PSYC 626. For school counseling majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): COUN 600, COUN 605, and COUN 635.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

  
  • COUN 631 - Group Counseling (Lec. 1, Lab. 4, Cr. 3)


    Current theory and techniques of group counseling; experimental methods and demonstrations.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COUN 631 and PSYC 651. For school counseling majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): COUN 600, COUN 605, and COUN 635.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 4 Cr. 3

  
  • COUN 635 - Counseling Children and Adolescents (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Theories and techniques used for intervention with children at the pre-school through adolescent age levels. Focus will be given to pertinent issues facing K-12 students including self-esteem, peer pressure, study skills, motivation, and parent and child communication issues. Students will learn to assess behavior and incorporate developmentally, ethnically, legally, and gender appropriate strategies and techniques to meet the needs of counseling children and adolescents. Students will examine various theoretical, behavioral, and play therapy techniques for counseling children and adolescents.

    Notes
    For school counseling majors only.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • COUN 637 - Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Examination of the role of professional organizations, codes of ethics, legal considerations, standards of preparation, best practices, and professional identity of school counselors.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COUN 637 and PSYC 685. For school counseling majors only.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

 

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