May 05, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog ARCHIVED 2015-16 
    
Undergraduate Catalog ARCHIVED 2015-16 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Physics

  
  • PHYS 451L - Classical Mechanics Lab

    0 credits
    This laboratory accompanies PHYS 451 . Corequisite(s): PHYS 451 
  
  • PHYS 471 - Quantum Mechanics

    3-4 credits
    This is a systematic introduction to quantum mechanics, emphasizing the Schrodinger equation.  Topics include simple soluble problems, the hydrogen atom, approximation methods and other aspects of quantum theory. Prerequisite(s): MATH 321  and PHYS 331 
  
  • PHYS 491 - Independent Study

    1-4 credits
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
  
  • PHYS 492 - Topics

    1-4 credits
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
  
  • PHYS 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship

    1-12 credits
    Includes Senior Project, and Capstone Experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor

Political Science

  
  • POLS 100 - American Government

    3 credits
    A study of the basic principles of the American system of government with emphasis on problems relating to governmental structure and policies.
  
  • POLS 210 - State and Local Government

    3 credits
    An analysis of the legal status, powers and functions, intergovernmental relations and political problems of state and local governments.
  
  • POLS 291 - Independent Study

    1-3 credits
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
  
  • POLS 435 - Political Parties and Campaigns

    3 credits
    United States political parties; functions, organization, techniques and significance of parties; varieties of state and local systems; and behavior of the electorate and interest groups.
  
  • POLS 491 - Independent Study

    1-3 credits
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor

Psychology

  
  • PSYC 101 - General Psychology

    3 credits
    This course is an introduction survey of the field of psychology with consideration of the biological bases of behavior, sensory and perceptual processes, learning and memory, human growth and development, social behavior and normal and abnormal behavior.
  
  • PSYC 451 - Psychology of Abnormal Behavior

    3 credits
    This course is a comprehensive survey of abnormal personality and behavior.  It includes an examination of the origins, symptoms and treatment of psychological disorders. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101  

Reading

  
  • READ 041 - Reading for College Success

    3 credits
    This course provides students with reading strategies necessary for making the transition to collegiate level reading. The course will present students with multiple strategies to promote comprehension skills, develop vocabulary and enhance metacognition to become strategic readers. This course is recommended for students with an ACT score in Reading of 17 or below (or a comparable COMPASS score). Prerequisite(s): Course enrollment is determined by Board of Regent placement policy

Respiratory Care

  
  • RESP 105 - Respiratory Care Physical Science

    3 credits
    This course will introduce the beginning respiratory care student to gas laws, mechanics of ventilation, pressures and fluid movements, statistics, microbiology, respiratory medications, CPR, and respiratory modalities.
  
  • RESP 110 - Introduction to Respiratory Care

    6 credits
    Introduces respiratory care students to the profession in the clinical laboratory setting. Students will apply methods and principles from the clinical areas through small group projects and discussion under faculty supervision. Corequisite(s): RESP 150 
  
  • RESP 150 - Clinical Experience I

    6 credits
    An introduction to patient care in the clinical setting and the application of basic respiratory therapeutics. Corequisite(s): RESP 110 
  
  • RESP 180 - Pathophysiology for Respiratory Care

    3 credits
    An introduction, in the clinical laboratory setting, to the skills necessary to assess patient. Respiratory status, etiology and symptomatology of respiratory disease through linkage of patients and their disease processes observed in the clinical areas, where students discuss and apply the methods and principles. Prerequisite(s): RESP 110  Corequisite(s): RESP 210  and RESP 250 
  
  • RESP 210 - Respiratory Critical Care

    5 credits
    Advanced respiratory care procedures in the clinical laboratory setting. Includes mechanical ventilation and critical care of the adult and neonatal patient. Prerequisite(s): RESP 110 
  
  • RESP 250 - Clinical Experience II

    5 credits
    An application of more advanced procedures of patient care in the clinical setting and introduction to the critical care areas of the hospitals. Prerequisite(s): RESP 150 
  
  • RESP 291 - Independent Study

    1-4 credits
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
  
  • RESP 292 - Topics

    1-4 credits
    Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.
  
  • RESP 310 - Advanced Respiratory Care

    4 credits
    Advanced study of cardiopulmonary physiology in the clinical laboratory setting. Applies methods and principles learned in the clinical areas through projects and discussions under faculty supervision. Prerequisite(s): RESP 210  Corequisite(s): RESP 350  and RESP 355 
  
  • RESP 341 - Pharmacology

    3 credits
    A clinical approach to the principles of pharmacology and therapeutics with emphasis on drugs affecting the respiratory system. Students’ ability to care for cardiopulmonary disease patients is enhanced through linkages established between small group projects and clinical experiences. State-of-the-art medical knowledge is explored and expanded through projects, research, and clinical application. Prerequisite(s): RESP 310 
  
  • RESP 350 - Clinical Experience III

    5 credits
    Advanced application of respiratory care in all areas with emphasis in advanced pulmonary diagnostics and critical care. Prerequisite(s): RESP 250  Corequisite(s): RESP 310  and RESP 355 
  
  • RESP 355 - Respiratory Care in Clinical Medicine

    3 credits
    Critical study of all areas of medical specialty with emphasis on pediatrics and neonatology encouraging relevancies to the clinical areas. Methods and principles are applied through small group projects under the supervision of the faculty member. Prerequisite(s): RESP 210  Corequisite(s): RESP 310  and RESP 350 
  
  • RESP 381 - Respiratory Care Management

    1 credit
    This course prepares the student to assume a management position. Topics include resume, management and budget projects. Computerized word processing, spreadsheet and database management are utilized. Corequisite(s): RESP 310 
  
  • RESP 395 - Practicum

    2 credits
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. Prerequisite(s): RESP 150  and Consent of the instructor
  
  • RESP 440 - Ethics for Health Professionals

    3 credits
    A study of ethical topics commonly encountered in the hospital and other health care settings. Topics will include interaction with ill persons and family members, ethical and moral considerations of case scenarios, patient care based on age, communication skills, death and dying, stress, ethical principles, medical legalities, and resource allocation. Prerequisite(s): RESP 310  and RESP 350  
  
  • RESP 460 - Current Issues in Respiratory Care

    3 credits
    Students engage in an in-depth project on current issues, apply principles from clinical areas, critique literature, and write and present a formal paper. Prerequisite(s): RESP 310  and RESP 350 
  
  • RESP 475 - Clinical Experience IV

    5 credits
    Specialty clinical rotations in all areas of the hospital with advanced application of respiratory care procedures. Prerequisite(s): RESP 350 
  
  • RESP 489 - Program Tracking

    0 credits
    This course is used to track students who are in the Respiratory Care program, who are not currently taking a course from DSU.
  
  • RESP 491 - Independent Study

    1-4 credits
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
  
  • RESP 492 - Topics

    1-4 credits
    Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.
  
  • RESP 495 - Practicum

    1 credit
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. Prerequisite(s): RESP 381 

Science Education

  
  • SCED 493 - Science Education Workshop

    1-3 credits
    Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity.

Science Technologies

  
  • SCTC 303 - Introduction to Biological Instrumentation

    3 credits
    An introduction to the methodologies and use of modern instrumentation employed in biological research. Students will gain general knowledge of the theory/application of instrumental methods, practical experience in instrument operation/data interpretation and use of instruments to make measurements to solve problems. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 151  and CSC 105 
  
  • SCTC 345 - Introduction to Bioinformatics

    3 credits
    An introduction to bioinformatics through the use of existing software programs that are available on the internet to examine bioinformatics questions of interest to biologists. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 151 
  
  • SCTC 381 - Forensic Probability and Statistics

    3 credits
    As appropriate for forensic study, introduction to probability theory, discrete and continuous distributions, sampling distributions and the Central Limit Theorem with general principles for statistical inference and applications of random sampling to hypothesis testing, confidence limits, correlation, and regression. Prerequisite(s): MATH 125 
  
  • SCTC 460 - Medical Biochemistry for Forensics

    3 credits
    Medical and forensic applications, study of bimolecules, metabolism, and transmission of genetic information. The structures, properties and biochemical functions of mono- and polysaccharides, lipids, amino acids, proteins and nucleic acids are introduced. Metabolic pathways and cycles for the catabolism and anabolism of sugar, triglycerides, steroids, amino acids, proteins, and polynucleotides are detailed. Energetics, and potential fates of chemical intermediates, and information storage and transmission are studied. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 326 
  
  • SCTC 491 - Independent Study

    1-4 credits
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
  
  • SCTC 492 - Topics

    1-4 credits
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
  
  • SCTC 494 - Internship

    1-2 credits
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor for these courses than is the case with field experience.

Secondary Education

  
  • SEED 291 - Independent Study

    1-4 credits
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
  
  • SEED 295 - Practicum

    1 credit
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid.  Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study.  A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
  
  • SEED 302 - Secondary/Middle Content Area: Major

    2-3 credits
    Content methods; assessment/evaluation procedures, curriculum issues; lesson planning; grouping, organizing and managing the classroom; communication and consultation techniques; middle school concepts; and use of state and national curriculum standards. Includes a Level III Field Experience. Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education
  
  • SEED 303 - Secondary/Middle Content Area: Minor

    1 credit
    Complements SEED 302  by focusing on minor content methods; assessment/evaluation procedures; curriculum issues; lesson planning; grouping; organizing and managing the classroom; communication and consultation techniques; middle school concepts; and use of state and national curriculum standards.  Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education
  
  • SEED 401 - Methods of Educational Technology

    1 credit
    Methods of teaching educational technology including the integration of technology to support teaching and learning in K-12 classrooms. Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education
  
  • SEED 420 - 5-12 Teaching Methods

    2 credits
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics.  This course is designed to provide general teaching methods and strategies for effective middle level and secondary education to prepare professionals for the 21st century who are caring, competent and confident.  It prepares prospective teachers to plan and develop instruction respecting learner differences as well as preparing appropriate methods for assessing student achievement.  The nature of this course creates opportunities for prospective teachers to individualize the course content and learning activities to be responsive to the different education majors.  The learning projects are built around the integration of technology, media, other instructional aids, and various resources relevant to the uniqueness of each content major.
  
  • SEED 440 - Classroom Management

    1-3 credits
    To explore the principles and problems of effective classroom discipline. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education
  
  • SEED 450 - Reading and Content Literacy

    1-3 credits
    This course explores methods for teaching middle and high school students to read, write, think, and learn in ways that allow them to master the subject matter and meaningfully apply their understanding. Participants learn to plan lessons that teach content and nurture greater literacy. Pre-, during-, and post-reading strategies and writing strategies are explored, along with assessment methods that give students a continual view of their literacy progress and achievement. Classroom adaptations for culturally and linguistically diverse populations in the content areas are also addressed. Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education
  
  • SEED 464 - Linguistics/Language P-12

    3 credits
    This course will introduce the key components of language including phonology, phonetics, morphology, syntax and semantics and develop a basic understanding of language acquisition for P-12 students learning English as a new language.

     
  
  • SEED 488 - 7-12 Student Teaching

    2-16 credits
    Students preparing for teaching in the secondary school will observe, participate, and teach under the supervision of the regular classroom teacher in an approved middle or secondary school. An additional fee applies to this course. Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education
  
  • SEED 491 - Independent Study

    1-9 credits
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
  
  • SEED 492 - Topics

    1-5 credits
    Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.
  
  • SEED 495 - Practicum

    1 credit
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor

Sociology

  
  • SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology

    3 credits
    Comprehensive study of society, with analysis of group life, and other forces shaping human behavior.
  
  • SOC 150 - Social Problems

    3 credits
    A study of present day problems in contemporary societies, such as racism, sexism, ageism, alcoholism, drug addiction, physical and mental health, war and environmental issues - their significance and current policies and action.
  
  • SOC 240 - The Sociology of Rural America

    3 credits
    Focus on rural society, rural communities, population composition and trends, social processes, social participation in rural organizations and agencies; American agriculture in a global context; and changing relationship between country and city in contemporary society.
  
  • SOC 285 - Society and Technology

    3 credits
    Exploring a variety of domestic and global topics relating to technology, society, and culture. Prerequisite(s): CSC 105 
  
  • SOC 291 - Independent Study

    1-4 credits
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
  
  • SOC 292 - Topics

    1-4 credits
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
  
  • SOC 382 - The Family

    3 credits
    Focus is on the development and maintenance of the family as a social institution with emphasis on comparative family systems and the contemporary American family from the standpoint of social class, ethnic background and family crises. Prerequisite(s): SOC 100  or SOC 150 
  
  • SOC 483 - Sociology of Gender Roles

    3 credits
    Female and male roles in relation to one another in a changing world are foci of this course. The nature of gender roles, their origin and maintenance, institutional features, and their variations over time and across cultures are examined. Prerequisite(s): SOC 100  or SOC 150 
  
  • SOC 491 - Independent Study

    1-3 credits
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
  
  • SOC 492 - Topics

    1-3 credits
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
  
  • SOC 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship

    3 credits
    Includes senior project, and capstone experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor

Spanish

  
  • SPAN 101 - Introductory Spanish I

    4 credits
    Introduces the fundamental elements of Spanish sentence structure and vocabulary. Promotes speaking, listening and writing within a cultural context. Class work may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class.
  
  • SPAN 102 - Introductory Spanish II

    4 credits
    Introduces the fundamental elements of Spanish sentence structure and vocabulary. Promotes speaking, listening, and writing within a cultural context. Class work may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101 
  
  • SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I

    3 credits
    Students use previously learned elements of fundamental Spanish to improve speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. Authentic materials promote the understanding of Hispanic culture. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 
  
  • SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II

    3 credits
    Continuation of SPAN 201  with more emphasis on using grammar structures in an interactive way. Further study of the Hispanic world. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 201 
  
  • SPAN 291 - Independent Study

    1-4 credits
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects.  Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one teacher involvement.  The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans.  Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students.  Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
  
  • SPAN 292 - Topics

    1-4 credits
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
  
  • SPAN 311 - Integrated Writing Conversation and Grammar I

    2-3 credits
    Part of a 2-course sequence of SPAN 311/SPAN 312 . May be taken out of order. Content based on grammar, conversation, composition, and translation. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202 
  
  • SPAN 312 - Integrated Writing Conversation and Grammar II

    2-3 credits
    Part of a 2-course sequence of SPAN 311 /SPAN 312. May be taken out of order. Content based on grammar, conversation, composition, and translation. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202 
  
  • SPAN 391 - Independent Study

    1-3 credits
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
  
  • SPAN 491 - Independent Study

    1-6 credits
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
  
  • SPAN 492 - Topics

    1-3 credits
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

Speech Communication

  
  • SPCM 101 - Fundamentals of Speech

    3 credits
    Introduces the study of speech fundamentals and critical thinking through frequent public speaking practice, including setting, purpose, audience, and subject.
  
  • SPCM 201 - Interpersonal Communication

    3 credits
    Studies modes of interpersonal communication through readings, and experiential discussions of the role of interpersonal communications in common situations within our society.
  
  • SPCM 215 - Public Speaking

    3 credits
    Sharpens students skills in platform speaking events, covering the preparation for and delivery of competitive speaking formats including oral interpretation, persuasive, expository, impromptu, extemporaneous, and after dinner speaking.
  
  • SPCM 222 - Argumentation and Debate

    3 credits
    Explores argument as a communication activity, construction sound arguments in a variety of venues and analyzing the contribution of argument to public dialogue on contemporary issues.
  
  • SPCM 225 - Symbolic, Strategic Communication

    3 credits
    In this course students will explore and learn the power of metaphor, narrative, identification, symbolic convergence, and constructivism on the sharing of meaning through technology. Prerequisite(s): SPCM 101  or SPCM 215  or SPCM 222 
  
  • SPCM 281 - Speech and Debate Activities

    1-4 credits
    Initiates active participation in competitive public speaking, including debate, oral interpretation, and non-competitive public performances.
  
  • SPCM 291 - Independent Study

    1-3 credits
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
  
  • SPCM 292 - Topics

    1-4 credits
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
  
  • SPCM 340 - Oral Interpretation of Literature

    3 credits
    Examines the theory and practice of the performance of texts, the artistic, aesthetic, and carefully considered sharing of our personal understanding of literary selection, involving analysis, planning, rehearsing, and effective sharing of meaning with an audience.
  
  • SPCM 410 - Organizational Communication

    3 credits
    Explores communication processes in organizational contexts, theories of leadership, decision making and conflict, the application of principles that facilitate communication in organizations, and other selected topics.
  
  • SPCM 481 - Speech and Debate Activities

    1-3 credits
    Active participation in competitive public speaking, including debate, oral interpretation, and non-competitive public performances.
  
  • SPCM 491 - Independent Study

    1-3 credits
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
  
  • SPCM 492 - Topics

    1-5 credits
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
  
  • SPCM 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship

    1-4 credits
    Includes senior project and capstone experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor

Special Education

  
  • SPED 100 - Introduction to Persons with Exceptionalities

    2-3 credits
    A survey of the various exceptionalities and implications of education; the history and philosophy of special education; and state and federal legislation affecting special education.
  
  • SPED 291 - Independent Study

    1-4 credits
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
  
  • SPED 292 - Topics

    1-3 credits
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
  
  • SPED 410 - Behavior Management of Exceptional Children

    3 credits
    This course covers the development and implementation of positive behavior management including interventions, strategies, and supports as appropriate for individual students with disabilities. Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education
  
  • SPED 413 - Serving Students with MR, DD, and Severe Disabilities

    3 credits
    This course is the study of instructional strategies, materials and equipment specific to the instruction of students with mental retardation, developmental disabilities, and severe disabilities. Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education
  
  • SPED 417 - Vocational-Transitional Programming

    2-3 credits
    This course presents knowledge and skills regarding vocational and transition planning and programming, including an overview of internal and community resources such as rehabilitation services and interagency services. Prerequisite(s): SPED 100 
  
  • SPED 420 - K-12 Curriculum and Instructional Strategies

    3 credits
    Curriculum and individual education program development for special class teachers including strategies and materials at the K-12 level. Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education
  
  • SPED 431 - Identification and Assessment in Special Education

    2-3 credits
    The course covers the development, selection, administration and interpretation of assessment instruments and strategies used to determine whether students have a disability and require special education or related services and to evaluate their level of performance to develop and monitor progress on individual education programs. Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education
  
  • SPED 441 - Inclusive Methods for Diverse Learners

    1-2 credits
    This course addresses roles and responsibilities of special and general educators as they instruct individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. The major focus of the course is to identify research-based practices, such as collaboration, differentiation, and Response to Intervention (RTI) practices, which are designed to promote achievement of diverse students in contemporary classrooms. Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education
 

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