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2020-2021 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions

The courses listed below are all active courses in the course inventory. Students should refer to the class schedule or the appropriate academic department to inquire about course offerings.
 
  

  • SOCL 201 - Introductory Sociology

    LCCN CSOC 2013, Introduction to Sociology

    Description
    An overview of important theories and findings in sociology.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
    Course Designation(s)
    • GNED - Social/Behavioral Sciences
  

  • SOCL 211 - Social Problems

    LCCN CSOC 2113, Social Problems

    Description
    Study of individual, family, and community disorganization. Attention is given to social planning and reconstruction.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
    Course Designation(s)
    • GNED - Social/Behavioral Sciences
  

  • SOCL 221 - Introduction to Social Work

    Description
    Designed to introduce the student to the principles of social work and to the fields of social work.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SOCL 231 - Criminology

    Description
    Causes, incidences, and control of crime in modern society; a comparison of contemporary methods of dealing with persons convicted of crimes.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 231 and CJUS 231.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201 or permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SOCL 302 - Rural and Urban Communities

    Description
    Comparison of community life and rural and urban environments with emphasis on Louisiana communities.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SOCL 303 - Population

    Description
    Analysis of composition, distribution, and growth of population. Trends and problems are studied.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SOCL 311 - The Family

    Description
    Relationship between the family as an institution and as an interpersonal experience, with emphasis on the developmental stages of the family life cycle from both cultural and historical perspective.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 311 and SOCL 207.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201 or permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SOCL 312 - Principles and Methods of Social Work

    Description
    Principles of individual social work which include the study of the client, the problem, the worker, the agency, and the process of service.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SOCL 320 - Social Research Methods

    Description
    Instruction in research design, sampling techniques, and secondary analysis of data, with particular attention to selection of research designs appropriate for specific problem analysis.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of POLS or SOCL.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
    Course Designation(s)
    • NYF
  

  • SOCL 409 - Medical Sociology

    Description
    Social causes and consequences of health and illness.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 409 and SOCL 509.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of SOCL or permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SOCL 411 - Sociological Theory

    LCCN CSOC 3013, Sociological Theory

    Description
    Systematic study of the major writings in the development of sociological thought, along with selected work of contemporary sociologists.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 411 and SOCL 511.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201 and additional 6 credit hours of SOCL.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SOCL 413 - Social Stratification

    Description
    Socially structured inequality and differentiation in society. Examines inequality from a variety of perspectives, focusing on status, gender, race and ethnic relations.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 413 and SOCL 513.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of SOCL or permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SOCL 421 - U.S. and World Extremism

    Description
    Survey of U.S. and world political extremism since 1800.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 421 and SOCL 521.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SOCL 423 - Applied Sociology

    Description
    Study necessary tools and methods from successful interventions or solutions to social problems. Emphasizes case studies and hands-on experience to develop familiarity with a variety of applied techniques including program evaluation, needs assessment, social indicators, social impact analysis, policy analysis, and focus group research.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 423 and SOCL 523.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201 and SOCL 211.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SOCL 425 - Collective Behavior and Social Movements

    Description
    Overview of processes of collective behavior and social movements in historical and contemporary societies.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 425 and SOCL 525.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SOCL 427 - Science, Technology, and Society

    Description
    Examines the growth of science, its social structure-stratification, norms, and deviance, the social context of scientific knowledge and practice, and science polity. Explores the links of technology and science in the workplace.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 427 and SOCL 527.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SOCL 431 - Deviance and Social Control

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

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 431 and CJUS 431, CJUS 531, or SOCL 531.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SOCL 451 - Selected Topics in Sociology

    Description
    Analysis and research into major trends in modern sociology.

    Note(s)
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of SOCL or permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SOCL 460 - Social Organization

    Description
    Evolutionary and structural processes associated with the formation of different types of organizations and their impact on the personal and collective environment, taking historical and comparative perspectives.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201 or permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SOCL 470 - Social Gerontology

    Description
    Biological, psychological, and social processes of human aging and elderly identity formation with focus on the social aspect with historical and cross-cultural perspectives. Analysis of policy formulation and service delivery associated with the needs of the elderly.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201 or permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SOCL 531 - Deviance and Social Control

    Description
    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.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 531 and CJUS 431, CJUS 531, or SOCL 431.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SOCL 551 - Selected Topics in Sociology

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

    Note(s)
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours. Credits for this course may not be applied toward a criminal justice degree.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SOSC 370 - Social Sciences Internship I: Introduction to Agency Activity

    Description
    Supervised agency experience for majors in criminal justice, sociology, political science, and psychology. Students must work a minimum of 120 clock hours per semester. May be taken simultaneously with SOSC 371 and/or SOSC 372.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): (Junior standing, overall GPA of 2.5, and [15 credit hours of CJUS, POLS, PSYC, or SOCL]) or permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Course Designation(s)
    • INT
  

  • SOSC 371 - Social Sciences Internship II: Directed Participation in Agency Activity

    Description
    Supervised agency experience for majors in criminal justice, sociology, political science, and psychology. Student must work a minimum of 120 clock hours per semester. May be taken simultaneously with SOSC 370 and/or SOSC 372.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): (Junior standing, overall GPA of 2.5, and [15 credit hours of CJUS, POLS, PSYC, or SOCL]) or permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Course Designation(s)
    • INT
  

  • SOSC 372 - Social Sciences Internship III: Directed Participation and Evaluation in Agency Activity

    Description
    Supervised agency experience for majors in criminal justice, sociology, political science, and psychology. Students must work a minimum of 120 clock hours per semester. May be taken simultaneously with SOSC 370 and/or SOSC 371.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): (Junior standing, overall GPA of 2.5, and [15 credit hours of CJUS, POLS, PSYC, or SOCL]) or permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Course Designation(s)
    • INT
  

  • SOSC 400 - Portfolio

    Description
    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(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr 1
    Lec 1
    Course Designation(s)
    • CAP
  

  • SOSC 499 - Senior Research Seminar Capstone Experience

    Description
    Research methods, data gathering and analysis, and presentation of findings or perspectives leading toward conclusion of a senior research paper.

    Note(s)
    For criminal justice, political science, and sociology majors only.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
    Course Designation(s)
    • CAP
    • NYF
  

  • SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I

    LCCN CSPN 1013, Elementary Spanish I; CSPN 1014, Elementary Spanish I (4 credit hours, 1 of which will be general transfer credit); CSPN 1026, Elementary Spanish I+II (with SPAN 102)

    Description
    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.

    For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, please refer to the McNeese State University Advanced Placement Program  section of the Academic Regulations page of the Academic Catalog.

    Note(s)
    Lab attendance required.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish II

    LCCN CSPN 1023, Elementary Spanish II; CSPN 1024, Elementary Spanish II (4 credit hours, 1 of which will be general transfer credit); CSPN 1026, Elementary Spanish I+II (with SPAN 101)

    Description
    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.

    For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, please refer to the McNeese State University Advanced Placement Program  section of the Academic Regulations page of the Academic Catalog.

    Note(s)
    Lab attendance required.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I

    LCCN CSPN 2013, Intermediate Spanish I; CSPN 2014, Intermediate Spanish I (4 credit hours, 1 of which will be general transfer credit); CSPN 2026, Intermediate Spanish I+II (with SPAN 202)

    Description
    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.

    For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, please refer to the McNeese State University Advanced Placement Program  section of the Academic Regulations page of the Academic Catalog.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Two units of high school Spanish or SPAN 102.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II

    LCCN CSPN 2023, Intermediate Spanish II; CSPN 2026, Intermediate Spanish I+II (with SPAN 201)

    Description
    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.

    For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, please refer to the McNeese State University Advanced Placement Program  section of the Academic Regulations page of the Academic Catalog.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Three units of high school Spanish or SPAN 201.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SPAN 301 - Spanish Culture and Civilization

    Description
    Reading and discussion designed to develop an appreciation of Spain as an historical force and a cultural entity.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Four units of high school Spanish or SPAN 202.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SPAN 302 - Spanish American Culture and Civilization

    Description
    Reading and discussion designed to develop an appreciation of Spanish America as an historical force and cultural entity.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Four units of high school Spanish or SPAN 202.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SPAN 304 - Readings in Spanish

    Description
    Use of contemporary media to develop reading comprehension and approaches to literature and to expand vocabulary.

    Note(s)
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SPAN 312 - Advanced Spanish Conversation

    Description
    Designed to develop a high level of individual proficiency in the spoken language.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): 12 credit hours of SPAN or permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SPAN 315 - Advanced Spanish Grammar

    Description
    Intensive review of Spanish grammar. No duplicate credit for SPAN 315 and SPAN 311.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): 12 credit hours of SPAN or permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SPAN 316 - Advanced Spanish Composition

    Description
    Intensive review of Spanish composition.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for SPAN 316 and SPAN 311.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 315 or permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SPAN 325 - Spanish Phonetics

    Description
    Review of the Spanish phonetic system using corrective and fluency drills in the language laboratory.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202 or permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 2
    Lab 2
  

  • SPAN 343 - Survey of Latin American Literature

    Description
    Principal movements and central themes in the literature of Latin America.

    Note(s)
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours with permission of department head.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 301.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SPAN 380 - Practicum in Spanish

    Description
    Practical experience using the Spanish language within the context of employment or volunteer work. A minimum of 120 hours of work under supervision is required. 

    Note(s)
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours with permission of department head.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202.

    Cr 3
  

  • SPAN 411 - Special Topics in Spanish

    Description
    Spanish literature, culture and/or civilization at the advanced level.

    Note(s)
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours. No duplicate credit for SPAN 411 and SPAN 511 on the same topic.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SPAN 441 - Topics in Spanish Literature

    Description
    Literature of Spain.

    Note(s)
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours. No duplicate credit for SPAN 441 and SPAN 541 on the same topic.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 301.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SPAN 511 - Special Topics in Spanish

    Description
    Spanish literature, culture, and/or civilization. Term paper in Spanish required.

    Note(s)
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours. No duplicate credit for SPAN 511 and SPAN 411 on the same topic.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SPED 207 - Language Development and Disorders

    Description
    Normal and disordered language development emphasizing aphasia, dyslexia, and neuropsychological dysfunction.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for SPED 207 and SPED 421 or SPED 572.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SPED 320 - Survey of Contemporary Topics and Issues in Special Education

    Description
    This course provides an introduction to foundations and professional practice in special education that encompasses terminology, identification, and issues commonly encountered when addressing the needs of students with disabilities. Emphasis will be placed on diversity issues, federal and state mandates regarding nondiscriminatory assessments, parental involvement and individualized education plans.

    Note(s)
    For students in the Burton College of Education only.

    Cr 1
    Lec 1
  

  • SPED 403 - Working with Families and Paraprofessionals in Programs for Exceptional Students

    Description
    Developing skills to work effectively with families and community agencies. Training and supervision of paraprofessionals in special education.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for SPED 403 and SPED 518.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 200 or EDUC 499.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
    Field Experience 20 hours
  

  • SPED 404 - Interdisciplinary and Interagency Teaming

    Description
    Professional roles of early intervention teams, including medical, social, and educational services. Strategies for team building and interagency collaboration between service settings.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 200.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SPED 424 - Approaches to Managing Exceptional Children

    Description
    Methods and procedures in behavioral and humanistic intervention strategies including systematic behavioral assessment.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for SPED 424 and SPED 573.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 200, EDUC 299, or EDUC 499.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
    Field Experience 20 hours
  

  • SPED 440 - Sign Language I

    Description
    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.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SPED 443 - Methods and Materials for Elementary Special Education

    Description
    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.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for SPED 443 and SPED 442, SPED 444, SPED 503, or SPED 603.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 200 or EDUC 499

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
    Field Experience 20 hours
  

  • SPED 444 - Methods and Materials for Secondary Special Education

    Description
    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.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for SPED 444 and SPED 442, SPED 443, SPED 503, or SPED 603.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 200.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
    Field Experience 20 hours
  

  • SPED 445 - Prevocational, Vocational, and Transitional Services for Students with Disabilities

    Description
    Techniques for developing pre-vocational, vocational, and transitional skills for individuals with disabilities including organizational, administrative, and curricular aspects. Includes directed reading and research paper.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for SPED 445 and SPED 545.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
    Field Experience 10 hours
  

  • SPED 452 - Assessment of the Young Child

    Description
    Purposes, uses, and implementation of formal, authentic, and family behavioral assessment. Developmentally appropriate practices as applied to early childhood and early childhood special education.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for SPED 452 and SPED 301, SPED 350, SPED 552, or SPED 605.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 200

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SPED 453 - Methods and Materials for Early Childhood Special Education

    Description
    Methods, materials, and instructional program planning for children with special needs, birth to eight.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for SPED 453 and SPED 303, SPED 351, or SPED 401.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 200 or EDUC 499.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
    Field Experience 10 hours
  

  • SPED 518 - Consultation and Collaboration in Program Planning

    Description
    Planning for the educational, medical, and social needs of exceptional learners. Strategies for team building, interagency collaboration, and interpersonal relationships with parents, teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and students.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for SPED 518 and SPED 403.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 599.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
    Field Experience 20 hours
  

  • SPED 573 - Advanced Approaches to Managing Exceptional Students

    Description
    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.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for SPED 573 and SPED 424.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SPED 201 and SPED 424.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SPED 604 - Methods of Teaching Students with Learning and Behavioral Problems

    Description
    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.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 603.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SPED 615 - Methods of Behavior and Classroom Management

    Description
    Methods and procedures for effective classroom organization and behavior management for meeting unique needs of exceptional learners. Promoting positive learning climates; managing routines and transitions; and organizing space, materials, and equipment.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 603.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SPED 616 - Educational Diagnosis

    Description
    Administration, scoring, and interpretation of norm-referenced and criterion-referenced tests to recommend or refute special education placement. Policies, procedures, and problems in the evaluation and placement of students into special education programs.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SPED 617 - Precision Assessment and Diagnostic/Prescriptive Strategies

    Description
    Formal and informal methods of assessing exceptional students including curriculum-based-assessment; integration and interpretation of assessment data for writing Integrated Evaluation Reports.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SPED 619 - Internship-Educational Diagnostician

    Description
    Supervised assessment experiences in educational settings including evaluation of exceptional students and developing Integrated Evaluation Reports.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SPED 616, SPED 617, and permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Course Designation(s)
    • INT
  

  • SPED 623 - Advanced Consultation and Collaboration Strategies for Program Planning

    Description
    Provides students with a historical and research perspective of consultation programs in special education and trains students in the techniques of consultation, observation, preparation, planning and evaluation of related personnel services. Emphasizes knowledge and skills needed to collaborate and communicate effectively with individuals with disabilities, their families, school personnel, and community agencies.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 603.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SPED 625 - Transition and Vocational Planning for Individuals with Disabilities

    Description
    Techniques to facilitate the transition process for students with disabilities from school into the workforce. Includes development of functional skills, vocational training, transitional services, and preparation of Individualized Transition Plans. Includes directed readings and research paper.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 603.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SPED 641 - Test Theory

    Description
    Examines the role of measurement, testing, and evaluation in special education. Models, theories, and philosophies that form the basis of assessment, principles of test construction, reliability and validity, and standard error of measurement and confidence limits. Various sources of information about standardized tests, and major testing tools used in intelligence, adaptive behavior, and academic achievement areas will be reviewed.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 603.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SPED 662 - Instructional Strategies for Severely/Profoundly Disabled

    Description
    Guidelines and models for teaching severely and profoundly disabled students will be presented. Methods for all relevant curricula will be discussed.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SPED 661.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • SPED 681 - Implementing Technology for Students with Special Needs

    Description
    Topics include designing and implementing programs based on assessments.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SPED 583.

    Cr 3
    Lec 2
    Lab 2
  

  • STAT 231 - Elementary Probability and Statistical Inference

    LCCN CMAT 1303, Introductory Statistics

    Description
    Calculation of simple probability in discrete and continuous variable cases. Descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency, binomial, Poisson and normal distributions. Testing hypotheses using normal deviate and t-statistics.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for STAT 231 and MATH 231.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 113, MATH 170, minimum ACT Mathematics score of 25, minimum SAT Math Section score of 590, or permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
    Course Designation(s)
    • GNED - Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning
  

  • STAT 332 - Statistical Methods

    Description
    Continuation of Statistics 231; expectation, linear regression and correlation, method of least squares and one-way analysis of variance. Testing simple hypotheses using Chi-square, t, F, and normal distribution.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for STAT 332 and MATH 332.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 231 or STAT 231.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • STAT 399 - Coop/Internship in Professional Practice

    Description
    Designed to provide opportunities for students to receive credit for selected career- related, full-time or part-time work experience. Evaluation will be by employer and faculty supervisor. Student report required. Interns must work a minimum of 40 hours per academic credit hour awarded.

    Note(s)
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 6 credit hours, but credits for this course may not be applied toward a degree.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr 1-3
    Course Designation(s)
    • INT
  

  • STAT 430 - Probability

    Description
    Probability spaces, theory of random variables, distribution theory, moment-generating and characteristic functions, and limit theorems of probability theory.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for STAT 430 and MATH 430, MATH 560, or STAT 560.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 292.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • STAT 431 - Mathematical Statistics and Probability I

    Description
    An introductory course in the theory of statistics and probability using the concepts and methods of the theory of sets and calculus.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for STAT 431 and MATH 431, MATH 561, or STAT 561.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 292.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • STAT 432 - Mathematical Statistics and Probability II

    Description
    An introductory course in the theory of statistics and probability using the concepts and methods of the theory of sets and calculus.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for STAT 432 and MATH 432, MATH 562, or STAT 562.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 431 or STAT 431.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • STAT 433 - Analysis of Variance

    Description
    An introductory course in analysis of variance with two or more variables of classification, and analysis of covariance.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for STAT 433 and STAT 563.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 231, STAT 231, or permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • STAT 434 - Design of Experiments

    Description
    An introductory course in the principles and procedures in the design of experiments. Advanced analysis of variance.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for STAT 434 and STAT 564.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): STAT 433.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • STAT 435 - Survey of Statistical Methods

    Description
    Statistical and computational methods for analyzing data using programmed statistical packages on digital computers.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for STAT 435 and STAT 565.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 231, STAT 231, or permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • STAT 438 - Non-Parametric Estimation

    Description
    Wilcoxon tests, sig tests, rank-sum tests, tests of randomness, goodness-of-fit tests, rank correlation.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for STAT 438 and STAT 568.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 231 or STAT 231.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • STAT 560 - Probability

    Description
    Basic ideas of probability theory and random variables, discrete probability functions, continuous probability densities, transformations of random variables. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for STAT 560 and MATH 430, MATH 560, or STAT 430.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • STAT 561 - Mathematical Statistics and Probability I

    Description
    Theory and methods in probability and statistics. Important distributions, transform methods, limit theorems, hypothesis testing, Bayesian methods. Applications. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for STAT 561 and MATH 431, MATH 561, or STAT 431.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • STAT 562 - Mathematical Statistics and Probability II

    Description
    Theory and methods in probability and statistics. Important distributions, transform methods, limit theorems, hypothesis testing, Bayesian methods. Applications. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for STAT 562 and MATH 432, MATH 562, or STAT 432.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • STAT 563 - Analysis of Variance

    Description
    An introductory course in analysis of variance, and analysis of covariance. Independent reading and project required.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for STAT 563 and STAT 433.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • STAT 564 - Design of Experiments

    Description
    An introductory course in experimental design. Includes advanced analysis of variance. Project required.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for STAT 564 and STAT 434.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • STAT 565 - Survey of Statistical Methods

    Description
    Mathematical description of statistical models and use of statistical computer routines especially SPSS applications of statistical packages in data analysis. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for STAT 565 and STAT 435.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • STAT 568 - Non-Parametric Estimation

    Description
    Goodness-of-fit tests, rank tests, tests of association, location tests, scale tests, asymptotic theory. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for STAT 568 and STAT 438.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • STAT 604 - Selections from Advanced Statistics

    Description
    Content of this course may vary with the interest of the students and the instructor. Selected topics from Statistics to include areas such as multivariate analysis and regression analysis.

    Note(s)
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • STAT 605 - Biostatistics

    Description
    Introduction to the field of biostatistics through selected important topics in biostatistical concepts and reasoning as well as a survey of data and data types. Specific topics include tools for describing central tendency and variability in data; methods for performing inference on population means and proportions via sample data; statistical hypothesis testing and its application to group comparisons; issues of power and sample size in study designs; and random sample and other study types.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 231, STAT 231, or permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • STAT 633 - Linear Statistical Models

    Description
    Fixed random effects models: experimental design, cross-classification, and components-of-variance models. Point and interval estimation. Tests of hypothesis.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 322.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • THEA 150 - Introduction to Theatre

    Description
    Survey of major personalities, movements, and dramatic conventions throughout history. Read and discuss representative plays, attend theatrical productions, and/or gain backstage/onstage production experience.

    Note(s)
    For students concentrating in theatre arts only.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • THEA 161 - Theatre Arts Appreciation

    LCCN CTHE 1013, Introduction to Theatre

    Description
    Introduction to the world of the stage, the terminology, live theatre, the means of mounting productions, and the role of the audience. Attending theatrical productions and/or some backstage production experience.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
    Lab 1
    Course Designation(s)
    • GNED - Fine Arts
  

  • THEA 171 - Acting I

    LCCN CTHE 2103, Acting I

    Description
    Introduction to acting through improvisation, thought, emotion, intention, body awareness and movement. Develops a firm foundation in basic acting techniques.

    Note(s)
    For students concentrating in theatre arts only. No duplicate credit for THEA 171 and THEA 271.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): THEA 150.

    Cr 3
    Lec 2
    Lab 2
  

  • THEA 176 - Introduction to Stage Movement

    Description
    Movement skills necessary to the actor: general movement development, characterization through movement, and specialized movement skills.

    Note(s)
    For students concentrating in theatre arts only. No duplicate credit for THEA 176 and THEA 276.

    Cr 3
    Lec 2
    Lab 2
  

  • THEA 191 - Theatre Production Lab for Non-Majors

    LCCN CTHE 2303, Stagecraft

    Description
    Non-theatre majors experience building, painting, and handling scenery, working with costumes, lights, properties, promotion, front-of-house, or serving on production crews a minimum of 30 hours per semester.

    Note(s)
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 4 credit hours.

    Cr 1
    Lab 3
  

  • THEA 192 - Theatre Performance Lab for Non-Majors

    Description
    Non-theatre majors experience a dramatic role performance.

    Note(s)
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 4 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Audition and permission of department head.

    Cr 1
    Lab 3
  

  • THEA 212 - Voice for the Stage

    LCCN CTHE 2203, Voice for the Stage

    Description
    Stage voice. Basic techniques for development of the speaking voice through physical awareness, breath release, phonation, resonance and articulation to meet performance standards.

    Cr 3
    Lec 2
    Lab 2
  

  • THEA 260 - Analysis of Theatrical Literature

    Description
    Analysis of the structure within a script. Terminology and technique of analysis for readers, playwrights, and theatre practitioners.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for THEA 260 and THEA 162.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): THEA 161.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  

  • THEA 261 - Fundamentals of Technical Theatre

    LCCN CTHE 2303, Stagecraft

    Description
    Theory and practice of technical theatre, including actual production experience with set, props, sound, and lights.

    Cr 3
    Lec 2
    Lab 2
  

  • THEA 264 - Makeup Design

    Description
    Fundamentals of theatrical makeup, design principles, character analysis, research methods, and makeup techniques. Labs in application of realistic, stylized, and experimental makeup.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for THEA 264 and THEA 364.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): THEA 150, THEA 161, or permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 2
    Lab 2
  

  • THEA 291 - Theatre Production Laboratory

    LCCN CTHE 2303, Stagecraft

    Description
    Building, painting, handling scenery, working with costumes, lights, properties, promotion, front-of-house, or serving on production crews a minimum of 30 hours per semester.

    Note(s)
    For students concentrating in theatre arts and theatre arts minors only. May be repeated to accrue a total of 4 credit hours.

    Cr 1
    Lab 3
  

  • THEA 292 - Theatre Performance Laboratory

    Description
    Experiencing a dramatic role performance.

    Note(s)
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 4 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Audition and permission of department head.

    Cr 1
    Lab 3
  

  • THEA 295 - Intermediate Acting

    LCCN CTHE 2113, Acting II

    Description
    Theory and techniques of acting. Scene work, character development, and contemporary European, Asian, and American performance techniques and theories.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for THEA 295 and THEA 395.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): THEA 171.
    Corequisite(s): THEA 260.

    Cr 3
    Lec 2
    Lab 2
  

  • THEA 367 - Introduction to Stage Management

    Description
    Basic principles of stage management and the techniques used in training the technical theatre artist.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): THEA 161.

    Cr 3
    Lec 2
    Lab 2
 

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