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SOSC 601 - Research and Literature in Social Sciences (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
An introduction to current research methods in social and behavioral sciences. Required of all graduate social science majors.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SOSC 671-672 - Selected Topics in Social Science for Middle and High School Teachers (Lec. 3 ea, Cr. 3 ea)
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 each Cr. 3 each
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SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish (Cr. 3)
LCCN: CSPN 1013, Elementary Spanish I (3 cr. hrs.); CSPN 1026, Elementary Spanish I+II (6 cr. hrs.)
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
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SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish (Cr. 3)
LCCN: CSPN 1023, Elementary Spanish II (3 cr. hrs.); CSPN 1026, Elementary Spanish I+II (6 cr. hrs.)
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
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SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: CSPN 2013, Intermediate Spanish I (3 cr. hrs.); CSPN 2026, Intermediate Spanish I+II (6 cr. hrs.)
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. 3 Cr. 3
General Education Core Curriculum
Humanities
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SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: CSPN 2023, Intermediate Spanish II (3 cr. hrs.); CSPN 2026, Intermediate Spanish I+II (6 cr. hrs.)
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. 3 Cr. 3
General Education Core Curriculum
Humanities
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SPAN 300 - Residence in Hispanic Country Internship (Cr. 1-12)
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 (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
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. 3 Cr. 3
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SPAN 302 - Spanish American Culture and Civilization (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
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. 3 Cr. 3
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SPAN 304 - Readings in Spanish (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
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. 3 Cr. 3
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SPAN 312 - Advanced Spanish Conversation (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
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. 3 Cr. 3
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SPAN 315 - Advanced Spanish Grammar (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
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. 3 Cr. 3
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SPAN 316 - Advanced Spanish Composition (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Intensive review of Spanish composition.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPAN 316 and SPAN 311.
Prerequisite: SPAN 315 or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPAN 325 - Spanish Phonetics (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)
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. 2 Cr. 3
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SPAN 343 - Survey of Latin American Literature (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Principal movements and central themes in the literature of Latin America.
Notes
May be repeated once with approval of department head as topics vary.
Prerequisite: SPAN 301.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPAN 380 - Practicum in Spanish (Cr. 3)
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.
Prerequisite: SPAN 202. May be repeated once for credit with permission of department head.
Cr. 3
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SPAN 411 - Special Topics in Spanish (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
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. 3 Cr. 3
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SPAN 441 - Topics in Spanish Literature (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Literature of Spain.
Notes
May be repeated once with approval of department head as topics vary. No duplicate credit for SPAN 441 and SPAN 541 on the same topic.
Prerequisite: SPAN 301
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPAN 511 - Special Topics in Spanish (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
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. 3 Cr. 3
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SPAN 521 - Spanish American Literature (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
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. 3 Cr. 3
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SPAN 541 - Contemporary Spanish Literature (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
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. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 201 - Introduction to Exceptional Students (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
Characteristics, identification, educational, and transitional needs of exceptional learners. Various types of programs designed for professionals who work with exceptional learners.
Notes
Field Experience: 5 hours.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 204 - Introduction to Multicultural and Special Education (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 206 - Foundations of Early Childhood Special Education (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 207 - Language Development and Disorders (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 335 - Assessment of Exceptional Students (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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.
Notes
Field Experience: 20 hours.
Prerequisite: EDUC 200 or EDUC 499 and SPED 352.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 336 - Practicum in Assessment of Children with Special Needs (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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.
Notes
Field experience: 25 hours.
Prerequisites: EDUC 200 or EDUC 499 and SPED 352.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 338 - Curriculum and Materials for Exceptional Learners (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 352 - Survey of Programs for Exceptional Learners (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
Characteristics, identification, educational, and transitional needs of exceptional learners. Programs for professionals who work with exceptional learners.
Notes
Field experience: 10 hours.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 403 - Working with Families and Paraprofessionals in Programs for Exceptional Students (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
Developing skills to work effectively with families and community agencies. Training and supervision of paraprofessionals in special education.
Notes
Field Experience: 20 hours.
Prerequisites: EDUC 200 or EDUC 499 and SPED 352.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 404 - Interdisciplinary and Interagency Teaming (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 440 - Sign Language I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 441 - Sign Language II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
Intermediate manual communication in American Sign Language and Signed English Systems.
Prerequisite: SPED 440 or equivalent.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 442 - Methods of Teaching Basic Subjects to Mild/Moderate Students with Learning and Behavioral Disorders (Lec. 6, Cr. 6)
LCCN: N/A
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. 6 Cr. 6
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SPED 443 - Methods and Materials for Elementary Special Education (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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
Field experience: 20 hours.
Prerequisites: EDUC 200 or EDUC 499, and EDUC 336.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 444 - Methods and Materials for Secondary Special Education (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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
Field experience: 20 hours
Prerequisites: EDUC 499, SPED 352, SPED 338, or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 452 - Assessment of the Young Child (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 453 - Methods and Materials for Early Childhood Special Education (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
Methods, materials, and instructional program planning for children with special needs, birth to eight.
Notes
No duplicate credit for SPED 453 and SPED 303, SPED 351, or SPED 401.
Prerequisites: EDUC 200; EDUC 204 or SPED 204.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 455 - Methods of Classroom Organization and Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 468 - Student Teaching in Special Education (Cr. 9 or 12)
LCCN: N/A
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 (Cr. 9)
LCCN: N/A
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 (Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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 (Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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 (Cr. 1-3)
LCCN: N/A
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. 1-3
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SPED 476 - Studies in Special Education (Lec. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)
LCCN: N/A
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. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
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SPED 483 - Use of Assistive and Adaptive Devices for Physically Disabled (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 488 - Student Teaching Non-Master’s Alternative Certification (Lab. 12, Cr. 6)
LCCN: N/A
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. 12 Cr. 6
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SPED 489 - Internship Non-Master’s Alternative Certification (Lab. 6, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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. 6 Cr. 3
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SPED 545 - Introduction to Prevocational, Vocational, and Transitional Services for Students with Disabilities (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 573 - Advanced Approaches to Managing Exceptional Students (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 575 - Studies in Special Education (Lec. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)
LCCN: N/A
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. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
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SPED 576 - Methods of Classroom Organization and Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 583 - Use of Assistive and Adaptive Devices for Exceptional Learners (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 602 - Assessment Practicum with Exceptional Students (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 604 - Methods of Teaching Students with Learning and Behavioral Problems (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 605 - Assessment and Methodology for Teaching Young Children with Diverse Abilities (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 606 - Assessment and Evaluation of Exceptional Learners (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 607 - Practicum in Assessment Teaching and Evaluation of Exceptional Children (Lec. 1, Lab. 4, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
Practical experience in assessing, teaching, and evaluating exceptional children under supervision. Includes directed readings and reflective research paper.
Notes
Minimum of six hours per week for one semester must be spent in professional experiences at level student wishes to certify. Minimum of 60 hours of actual teaching experiences. No duplicate credit for SPED 607 and SPED 602.
Prerequisites: Full-time special education assignment, EDUC 200, and passing score on the Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT). Must complete three out of five courses at McNeese State University.
Lec. 1 Lab. 4 Cr. 3
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SPED 608 - Practicum for Special Education Certification (Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
Practical experience in teaching special education under supervision. Includes directed readings and reflective research paper.
Notes
Minimum of six hours per week for one semester must be spent in professional experiences at level student wishes to certify. Minimum of 60 hours of actual teaching experiences.
Prerequisites: Full-time special education assignment; passing score on the Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT). All courses must be completed during year of internship. Must complete a minimum of 3 graduate SPED classes at McNeese. Permission of department head required.
Cr. 3
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SPED 609 - Internship in Special Education (Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
For non-certified special education teachers in service pursuing Add-on certification in Special Education. Supervision by principal, classroom teacher, and university supervisor.
Notes
Enrollment-must be for two consecutive semesters. Prior to course registration, student must make arrangements with Director of Student Teaching and Head of Department of Teacher Education. May not be taken for credit toward a graduate degree in Special Education.
Prerequisites: Full-time special education assignment, EDUC 200, and passing score on the Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT). Must complete three out of five courses at McNeese State University.
Cr. 3
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SPED 610 - Special Education Internship (Cr. 1-3)
LCCN: N/A
Designed for non-certified special education teachers in service pursuing alternate Post-Baccalaureate or the Master’s Alternate Certification. Supervision by principal, classroom teacher, and university supervisor.
Notes
Enrollment must be for two consecutive semesters.
Prerequisites: Full-time special education assignment; passing score on the Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT). All courses must be completed during year of internship. Must complete a minimum of 3 graduate SPED classes at McNeese. Permission of department head required.
Cr. 1-3
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SPED 611 - MAT Clinical Experience (Lab. 12, Cr. 6)
LCCN: N/A
Full day experience in a special education setting.
Notes
A minimum of 200 actual teaching hours must be completed with a minimum of ten days in all-day teaching.
Prerequisite: EDUC 599, passing score on the Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT). All course work must be completed prior to registration.
Lab. 12 Cr. 6
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SPED 615 - Methods of Behavior and Classroom Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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: EDUC 603.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 616 - Educational Diagnosis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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.
Prerequisite: SPED 201 or equivalent.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 617 - Precision Assessment and Diagnostic/Prescriptive Strategies (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
Formal and informal methods of assessing exceptional students including curriculum-based-assessment; integration and interpretation of assessment data for writing Integrated Evaluation Reports.
Prerequisite: SPED 616.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 619 - Internship-Educational Diagnostician (Lab. 6, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
Supervised assessment experiences in educational settings including evaluation of exceptional students and developing Integrated Evaluation Reports.
Prerequisite: SPED 616 and SPED 617 must be completed at McNeese State University. Permission from the department head, and the director/supervisor of Special Education, and Pupil Appraisal within local education agency required prior to registration.
Lab. 6 Cr. 3
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SPED 623 - Advanced Consultation and Collaboration Strategies for Program Planning (Lab. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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: EDUC 603.
Lab. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 625 - Transition and Vocational Planning for Individuals with Disabilities (Lab. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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: EDUC 603.
Lab. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 638 - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
Overview of student characteristics, theory and teaching applications for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Major theories, teaching approaches, trends, etiological and diagnostic issues, classroom structure and environmental arrangements, research based instructional strategies, and family involvement will be discussed. Field experience is required.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 639 - Topics in Autism Spectrum Disorders (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
Content will vary according to recent advances in research in the field of autism. Topics examined may include communication, socialization, behavior management, functional skills training, and technology. May be repeated as topics vary. Only 3 hours will count toward a graduate degree.
Prerequisites: EDUC 603 and SPED 638
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 641 - Test Theory (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
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: EDUC 603.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 650 - Nature and Needs of Gifted and Talented (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
Historical perspective; philosophy; characteristics and needs; identification of the gifted; program options; special populations; and implications for classroom teachers.
Prerequisite: Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 651 - Social and Emotional Components of Giftedness (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
Review of affective growth including adjustment problems experienced by gifted persons. Design and adaptation of curricular materials/activities suitable for use with gifted children in areas of affective, social, or self development. Study of current counseling techniques and application with gifted children and youth.
Prerequisite: SPED 650.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 652 - Methods for Teaching the Academically Gifted (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
Curriculum development and strategies for teaching the gifted; development and evaluation of educational plans/differential unit.
Prerequisite: SPED 650.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 653 - Practicum in Teaching the Gifted and Talented (Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
Supervised laboratory experience in teaching the gifted and talented.
Prerequisite: SPED 652. Prerequisites: SPED 650 or SPED 651, and SPED 652 must be completed at McNeese State University.
Cr. 3
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SPED 660 - Education of Severely/Profoundly Disabled (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
Social, psychological, and physical characteristics of students with severe/profound disabilities and educational problems. (For educators desiring to work with the severely/profoundly disabled.)
Prerequisite: SPED 201.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 661 - Curriculum for Severely/Profoundly Disabled (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
Methods for determining instructional goals and objectives and their scope and sequence as applied to severely/profoundly disabled will be discussed.
Prerequisite: SPED 660.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 662 - Instructional Strategies for Severely/Profoundly Disabled (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
Guidelines and models for teaching severely and profoundly disabled students will be presented. Methods for all relevant curricula will be discussed.
Prerequisite: SPED 661.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 664 - Communication Strategies for Severely/Profoundly Disabled (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
Various approaches to teaching severely/profoundly disabled students to communicate. Sign-language, communication boards, and other methods will be demonstrated.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 681 - Implementing Technology for Students with Special Needs (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
Topics include designing and implementing programs based on assessments.
Prerequisite: SPED 583.
Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3
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SPED 690 - Method and Materials for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
Implementation of prevention, intervention, and instructional strategy alternatives for students with special needs. Topics will include: functional skills, community- based instruction, social skills development, multi-modal instruction in academic areas including reading, targeted direct instruction and learning strategy instruction. Environmental, instructional, behavioral adaptation alternatives for children with special needs served in general education settings will be emphasized. Uses of educational technology and assistive devices to facilitate learning will be included.
Notes
Field Experience: 20 hours.
Prerequisite: EDUC 599.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 696 - Special Education: Legal Aspects and Compliance (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
Legal aspects of teaching, supervising, and administering special education: procedures for meeting federal and state compliance requirements.
Prerequisite: SPED 201 or equivalent, or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 698 - Administration of Special Education (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
Federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to Special Education. Development and administration of special education programs and services.
Prerequisite: SPED 201 or equivalent, or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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SPED 699 - Special Education Research Study and/or Project (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: N/A
Graduate research project in area of emphasis under guidance of student’s advisor. Students will defend project to minimum of three (3) special education faculty selected by student and advisor.
Notes
Taken during the student’s final semester.
Prerequisites: EDUC 603.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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STAT 231 - Elementary Probability and Statistical Inference (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: CMAT 1303, Introductory Statistics
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.
Notes
No duplicate credit for MATH 231 and STAT 231.
Prerequisite: MATH 113 or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
Writing Enriched Course WE
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STAT 235 - Quality Control (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Quality control requirements in a process plant. Distribution, sample data, probability, sampling plans, control charts (types, sample sizes, and attributes), and computer software SPC/SQC programs.
Prerequisites: MATH 113 or MATH 170.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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STAT 332 - Statistical Methods (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
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.
Notes
This course is the same as MATH 332 and No duplicate credit for that course.
Prerequisite: STAT 231 or MATH 231.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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STAT 399 - Coop/Internship in Professional Practice (Cr. Var. 1-3)
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.
Notes
Course may be repeated. Credit for this course may not be used to fulfill degree requirements. S/U only.
Prerequisite: Permission of department head.
Cr. Var. 1-3
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STAT 430 - Probability (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Probability spaces, theory of random variables, distribution theory, moment-generating and characteristic functions, and limit theorems of probability theory.
Notes
No duplicate credit for STAT 430 and STAT 560, MATH 430, or MATH 560.
Prerequisite: MATH 292.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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STAT 431 - Mathematical Statistics and Probability (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
An introductory course in the theory of statistics and probability using the concepts and methods of the theory of sets and calculus.
Notes
Duplicate credit not given for STAT 431-432 and STAT 561-562, MATH 431-432, or MATH 561-562.
Prerequisite: MATH 292.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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STAT 432 - Mathematical Statistics and Probability (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
An introductory course in the theory of statistics and probability using the concepts and methods of the theory of sets and calculus.
Notes
Duplicate credit not given for STAT 431-432 and STAT 561-562, MATH 431-432, or MATH 561-562.
Prerequisite: MATH 292.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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STAT 433 - Analysis of Variance (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
An introductory course in analysis of variance with two or more variables of classification, and analysis of covariance.
Notes
No duplicate credit for STAT 433 and STAT 563.
Prerequisite: STAT 231 or MATH 231 or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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STAT 434 - Design of Experiments (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
An introductory course in the principles and procedures in the design of experiments. Advanced analysis of variance.
Notes
No duplicate credit for STAT 434 and STAT 564.
Prerequisite: STAT 433.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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STAT 435 - Survey of Statistical Methods (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Statistical and computational methods for analyzing data using programmed statistical packages on digital computers.
Notes
No duplicate credit for STAT 435 and STAT 565.
Prerequisite: STAT 231 or MATH 231 or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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STAT 437 - Sampling Techniques (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Sampling techniques. Simple random, stratified, and cluster sampling. Census and survey methods.
Notes
No duplicate credit for STAT 437 and STAT 567.
Prerequisite: STAT 231 or MATH 231 or permission of the department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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