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2013-2015 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


To enroll in any 400-level course, students must be admitted to the Upper Division; to enroll in a 400(G)-level course in which there are graduate students, students must have junior or higher standing.

*LCCN indicates Louisiana Common Course Number.
 

Sociology
  

  • SOCI 370 - Sociology of Religion

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Religion as a structural feature of human societies; the role of religion in the genesis of modern societies; features of religion and society in the United States; religious organizations.

    Prereq: SOCI 100  or permission of instructor required.
  

  • SOCI 374 - Introduction to Social Work

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Basic principles of social work practice, i.e. individual, group and community. Social services (mental health, health care, school, correctional services, the elderly, minorities, rural verses urban, drug usage), and professional development within the field.

  

  • SOCI 375 - Sociology of Sport

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Sociological study of sport in contemporary society.

    Prereq: SOCI 100  or permission of instructor required.
  

  • SOCI 380 - Sociology of Disability

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Analysis of the social and physical aspects of the disabled experience.

    Prereq: SOCI 100  or SOCI 241  and junior level standing or permission of instructor required.
  

  • SOCI 385 - Sociology of the Black Experience

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Plight of African people in America, issues pertaining to race and racism, and the impact of race on culture.

    Prereq: SOCI 100  or SOCI 241  or permission of instructor.
  

  • SOCI 391 - Internship in Community Organization I

    1-6 Credit(s).

    Practical experience in community agencies under supervision.

    Prereq: Permission of instructor required.
  

  • SOCI 392 - Internship in Community Organization II

    1-6 Credit(s).

    Practical experience in community agencies under supervision.

    Prereq: Permission of instructor required.
  

  • SOCI 395 - Political Sociology

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Social analysis of power, political behavior and social movements.

    Prereq: SOCI 100  or permission of instructor required.
  

  • SOCI 408(G) - Advanced Social Research

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Advanced social research course emphasizing development and implementation of research designs and actual collection, coding, analysis and interpretation of data. Completion of a research project to include data manipulation and hypothesis testing by computer is required.

    Prereq: SOCI 308  and permission of instructor required.
  
  

  • SOCI 420(G) - Social Interaction

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Sociological analysis of symbolic interaction and exchange patterns within informal situations.

  

  • SOCI 430(G) - Medical Sociology

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Study of the social organization of health care systems and of the social factors related to health and illness.

    Prereq: SOCI 100  and at least junior standing.
  

  • SOCI 440(G) - Environmental Sociology

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Analysis of how people, institutions, economies and governments affect the environment.

    Prereq: Permission of instructor.
  

  • SOCI 445(G) - Risk and Disaster

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    An examination of risk and disaster as social events reflecting the ways that we structure our communities.

    Prereq: Permission of instructor.
  

  • SOCI 452(G) - Social Stratification

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Examination of the dynamics of inequality, including types of inequality and mechanisms of social mobility.

    Prereq: SOCI 100 
  

  • SOCI 454(G) - Gender Across Cultures

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Application of social definitions of appropriate and inappropriate thought, feeling, behavior, and appearance on various gender categories. Emphasis on multiple cultures and contexts. Same as ANTH 454(G) .

    Prereq: ANTH 201 , SOCI 100 , SOCI 354 .
    Rstr: If prerequisite not met permission of instructor required.
  

  • SOCI 471(G) - Rural and Urban Sociology

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Rural and urban social organization and social processes concerning a wide array of issues from environmental degradation and globalization to sustainability and local food systems.

    Prereq: SOCI 100  or permission of instructor.
  

  • SOCI 480(G) - Death and Dying

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Examines individual and collective death-related attitudes, expectations, and behaviors with emphasis on the social implications of death and dying.

    Prereq: SOCI 100 .
    Rstr: Permission of instructor for all non-Sociology majors required.
  

  • SOCI 494(G) - Seminar in Sociology

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Rstr: Permission of instructor required.
  

  • SOCI 497(G) - Special Projects in Sociology I

    3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Rstr: Permission of department head required.
  

  • SOCI 498(G) - Special Projects in Sociology II

    3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Rstr: Permission of department head required.
  

  • SOCI 530 - Seminar in Medical Sociology

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Survey of dominant issues in medical sociology.

    Rstr: Permission of instructor required.

Spanish

Courses numbered 400 and above will be offered as indicated when justified by the enrollment.
  

  • SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I

    4 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Presentation of structures, vocabulary and culture based on four-skill development.

    Prereq: Eligibility for ENGL 101 .
    LCCN: CSPN 1014.
    Rstr: Not open to native speakers. Heritage speakers must consult department head for appropriate placement.
  

  • SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish II

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Continuation of the structures, vocabulary and culture based on four-skill development.

    Prereq: SPAN 101 .
    LCCN: CSPN 1023.
    Rstr: Not open to native speakers. Heritage speakers must consult department head for appropriate placement.
  

  • SPAN 112 - Elementary Spanish II Laboratory

    1 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

  

  • SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Presents structures, vocabulary and culture.

    Prereq: SPAN 102 .
    LCCN: CSPN 2013 / CSPN 2013.
    Rstr: Not open to native speakers of Spanish. Heritage speakers must consult department head for appropriate placement.
  

  • SPAN 202 - Spanish Readings

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Basic grammatical concepts paired with reading literary and cultural texts.

    Prereq: SPAN 201 .
    Rstr: Not open to native speakers of Spanish. Heritage speakers must consult department head for appropriate placement.
  

  • SPAN 211 - Intermediate Spanish Laboratory

    1 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Practicum of oral/Aural skills and computerized drill in conjunction with SPAN 201 .
  

  • SPAN 216 - Intermediate Conversation

    2 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Development of conversational skills (speaking and listening) within practical contexts for intermediate students.

    Prereq: SPAN 201 .
    Rstr: Not open to native speakers of Spanish.
  

  • SPAN 301 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Basic language sequence for heritage speakers who understand spoken Spanish but have limited or no formal exposure to grammar and study. Students who complete SPAN 301 have satisfied the language requirement, and are eligible to enter upper-level courses.
  

  • SPAN 302 - Literary, Linguistic or Cultural Studies

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Special topics in language, literature or culture for students at the 300 level.

    Prereq: SPAN 203.
  

  • SPAN 310 - Composition

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Basic principles of Spanish composition, in the context of authentic readings, conversation, and grammar review.

    Prereq: SPAN 203 or permission of instructor required.
  

  • SPAN 316 - Advanced Conversation

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Development of oral skills, focusing on vocabulary and expressive strategies.

    Prereq: SPAN 216  or SPAN 202  
    Rstr: Permission of instructor required.
  

  • SPAN 320 - Introduction to Hispanic Cultures

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Introduction to Hispanic societies with emphasis on cultural expression in its historical contexts.

    Prereq: SPAN 310 .
  

  • SPAN 330 - Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Study of Hispanic linguistics and its fields of inquiry, such as phonology, semantics, syntax, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, and second-language acquisition.

    Prereq: SPAN 310  or permission of instructor required.
  

  • SPAN 332 - Spanish for Professionals

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    May be repeated for credit. Development of skills (written/oral/Cultural) necessary to function in professional settings.

    Prereq: Either SPAN 216  or SPAN
    Rstr: Permission of instructor required.
  

  • SPAN 340 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Reading and discussion of short works in a variety of periods and genres (narrative, poetry, theatre, essay). Strategies for thinking and writing about literature. Issues in grammar and composition addressed as they arise from the reading and writing.

    Prereq: SPAN 310  or permission of instructor required.
  

  • SPAN 402(G) - Literary, Linguistic or Cultural Studies

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Special topics in language, literature or culture for students at the 400 levels.

    Prereq: SPAN 340  or permission of instructor required.
  

  • SPAN 410 - Advanced Writing

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Advanced issues in grammar, vocabulary, and prose style. Analysis of, and practice in, Hispanic writing conventions.

    Prereq: SPAN 340  or permission of instructor required.
  

  • SPAN 420 - History of the Spanish Language

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Origins and development of the Spanish language, including phonological, morphological, syntactic and semantic changes.

    Prereq: SPAN 330  or permission of instructor required.
  

  • SPAN 431 - Survey of Spanish Literature I

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Introduction to Medieval and Golden Age (1600 - 1700) literature.

    Prereq: SPAN 340  or permission of instructor required.
  

  • SPAN 432 - Survey of Spanish Literature II

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Introduction to the literature of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.

    Prereq: SPAN 340  or permission of instructor required.
  

  • SPAN 441 - Survey of Latin American Literature I

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Latin American Literature from beginning to Independence.

    Prereq: SPAN 340  or permission of instructor required.
  

  • SPAN 442 - Survey of Latin American Literature II

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Latin American literature from Independence to the present day.

    Prereq: SPAN 340 .
  

  • SPAN 451(G) - Topics in Hispanic Culture

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Content varies. May be repeated for credit with permission of department head or graduate coordinator.

    Prereq: SPAN 340 .
    Rstr: If prerequisite not met permission of instructor required.
  

  • SPAN 455(G) - Hispanic Cinema

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Content varies. May be repeated for credit with permission of department head or graduate coordinator. Screenings, discussion, research and writing on themes, movements, or directors in Hispanic cinema.

    Prereq: SPAN 340 .
    Rstr: Restr If prerequisite not met permission of instructor required.
  

  • SPAN 462(G) - Linguistic Studies

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Content varies. May be repeated for credit with permission of department head or graduate coordinator. Morphosyntax, dialectology, applied linguistics, theories of second language acquisition, or evolution of the Spanish language.

    Prereq: SPAN 340 .
    Rstr: If prerequisite not met permission of instructor required.
  

  • SPAN 463 - Secondary School Language Methods

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Strategies and materials for teaching Spanish in K-12 schools.

  

  • SPAN 480(G) - Topics in Spanish American Literature

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Content varies. May be repeated for credit with permission of department head or graduate coordinator.

    Prereq: SPAN 340 .
    Rstr: If prerequisite not met permission of instructor required.
  

  • SPAN 491(G) - Topics in Peninsular Spanish Literature

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Content varies. May be repeated for credit with permission of department head or graduate coordinator. Reading, discussion, research, and writing on themes, movements, or authors in Spanish literature.

    Prereq: SPAN 340 .
    Rstr: If prerequisite not met permission of instructor required.
  

  • SPAN 492(G) - Topics in Hispanic Literature

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Content varies. May be repeated for credit with permission of department head or graduate coordinator. Reading, discussion, research and writing on themes, movements, or authors in the literature of Spain, Spanish American, and/or the Spanish speaking United States.

    Prereq: SPAN 340 .
    Rstr: If prerequisite not met permission of instructor required.
  

  • SPAN 497(G) - Special Projects I

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Individual research or writing projects in fields students wish to study intensively.

  

  • SPAN 498(G) - Special Projects II

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Individual research or writing projects in fields students wish to study intensively.

  

  • SPAN 499 - Spanish Senior Research Project

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Individual research project for Modern Languages’ majors.
  

  • SPAN 501 - Professional Preparation for College Teachers

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Practical application of teaching methodology and supervision of foreign language teaching.

  

  • SPAN 502 - Literary or Linguistic Study

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Content varies. May be repeated for credit.

    Rstr: Permission of department head or graduate coordinator required.
  

  • SPAN 512 - Readings in Old Spanish

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

  

  • SPAN 517 - Golden Age Literature

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Content varies. May be repeated for credit.

    Rstr: Permission of department head or graduate coordinator required.
  

  • SPAN 580 - Topics in Spanish American Literature

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Content varies. May be repeated for credit.

    Rstr: Permission of department head or graduate coordinator required.
  

  • SPAN 599 - Thesis Research and Thesis

    1-9 Credit(s).

    Grading Option: Grades: S, U, W.
  

  • SPAN 899 - Examinations Only

    3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Required of all graduate non-thesis students taking examinations, oral and/or written, who are not registered for any other course.

    Grading Option: Grades: S, U, W.

Special Education

Prerequisite for Admission to Special Education Courses: Any student may schedule Special Education 300. Registration for all other Special Education courses will be limited to juniors and seniors who meet course prerequisite requirements and who have formally applied for and been admitted to the Professional Program in Teacher Education.

All methods courses will require field experience. The number of hours required will vary from course to course. It is recommended that students schedule their classes each semester with three to six hours available during K-12 school hours each week to accomplish the required field experience.
  

  • SPED 391 - Foundations of Inclusive Education

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Survey of federal and state legislation, characteristics of students with exceptional learning needs, and strategies for inclusive teaching.

    Prereq: EDCI 100  and EDFL 106 .
    Rstr: Must be an education major or admitted into the Alternative Certification Program in the COE.
  

  • SPED 404(G) - Behavioral Approaches to Managing Students With Mild/Moderate Disabilities

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Theoretical principles and techniques of behavioral management of students with mild/Moderate disabilities.

    Prereq: SPED 300 or SPED 391 , or SPED 502 .
  

  • SPED 405(G) - Developmental Foundations Early Childhood Education and Early Intervention

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Characteristics, identification and development of programming for early intervention.

    Prereq: SPED 300 or SPED 491(G)  or SPED 502  and PSYC 311 .
  

  • SPED 406(G) - Physical and Medical Management in the Classroom

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Etiology, prognosis, therapeutic approaches, and classroom management of acquired and congenital childhood diseases and medical conditions.

    Prereq: SPED 300 or SPED 391 , or SPED 502 
  

  • SPED 407(G) - Understanding and Facilitating Play

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Theories of play and its relationship to all aspects of the early childhood learning experience. Instruction and practice in skills to provide a developmentally appropriate play environment for children with and without special needs in a variety of learning environments.

    Prereq: SPED 300 or SPED 391  and PSYC 311 . Same as EDCI 407 .
  

  • SPED 413(G) - Methods of Teaching the Maladjusted

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Methods and materials for teaching emotionally maladjusted children, with emphasis on conducting special classes for the maladjusted.

    Prereq: SPED 300, 412(G).
  

  • SPED 414(G) - Interdisciplinary and Interagency Teaming

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Policy implementation, effective collaboration and service coordination for children with disabilities.

    Prereq: SPED 300, SPED 491(G) , or SPED 502 .
  

  • SPED 419 - Practicum in Tests and Measurements

    3 Credit(s). 4 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Administration and interpretation of formal and informal educational tests used in the evaluation of children with exceptionalities in the elementary and secondary levels.

    Prereq: SPED 300, SPED 391 , or SPED 502 .
    Coreq: SPED 494(G) .
  

  • SPED 420(G) - Early Intervention Methods, Curriculum and Reading

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Organization and implementation of programs for early intervention for children with exceptional learning needs including early literacy.

    Prereq: SPED 405(G)  and either SPED 300, SPED 391 , or SPED 502 .
  

  • SPED 422(G) - Working With Families of Young Children

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Family systems and life cycles; family dynamics and skills for working with families of young children.

    Prereq: SPED 300, SPED 391 , or SPED 502 
  

  • SPED 423(G) - Assessment of Young Children

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Child development theory, assessment, and interpretation of data about young children with exceptionalities.

    Prereq: SPED 300, SPED 405(G) .
  

  • SPED 424 - Internship in Early Intervention Education I

    6 Credit(s). 12 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Full-time teaching activity in designated school with supervision provided by a faculty member from College of Education.

    Prereq: Bachelor’s degree, completion of all course work required for certification in special education, and employment as a teacher in appropriate area of certification.
  

  • SPED 425 - Internship in Early Intervention Education II

    6 Credit(s). 12 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Full-time teaching activity in designated school with supervision provided by a faculty member from College of Education.

    Prereq: Bachelor’s degree, completion of all course work required for certification in special education, and employment as a teacher in appropriate area of certification.
  

  • SPED 426(G) - Pre-vocational and Elementary Transitional Planning

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Focuses on relevant special education policy and practice in transition assessment and planning for elementary students with disabilities.

    Prereq: SPED 491(G) 
  

  • SPED 428(G) - Language Arts Intervention for Students With Disabilities

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Differentiation of instruction and application of universal design of instruction to language arts including composition, grammar, and literacy within the elementary inclusive classroom.

    Prereq: SPED 491(G)  and 6 hours in READ.
  

  • SPED 436(G) - Vocational and Secondary Transitional Planning

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Focuses on relevant special education policy and practice in transition assessment and planning for secondary students with disabilities.

    Prereq: SPED 491(G) .
  

  • SPED 445 - Practicum in Early Intervention Special Education

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Problems, teaching techniques, and curriculum development in a classroom with supervised observation and student teaching experience.

    Prereq: Bachelor’s degree and completion of all courses required for certification in Early Intervention
    Rstr: Permission of department head required.
  

  • SPED 446 - Practicum in Mild/Moderate Special Education

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Problems, teaching techniques, and curriculum development in a mild/Moderate special education inclusion classroom with supervised observation and student teaching experience.

    Prereq: Completion of all courses required for certification in mild/Moderate.
  

  • SPED 451 - Internship in Mild/Moderate Special Education I

    6 Credit(s). 12 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Full-time teaching activity in designated school with supervision provided by a faculty member from College of Education.

    Prereq: Bachelor’s degree, completion of all course work required for certification in special education, and employment as a teacher in appropriate area of certification.
  

  • SPED 452 - Internship in Mild/Moderate Special Education II

    6 Credit(s). 12 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Full-time teaching activity in designated school with supervision provided by a faculty member from College of Education.

    Prereq: Bachelor’s degree, completion of all course work required for certification in special education, and employment as a teacher in appropriate area of certification.
  

  • SPED 453(G) - Methods for Secondary Students With Mild/Moderate Disabilities

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Develop, implement, and monitor effective individualized education instruction to secondary students with mild/Moderate disabilities.

    Prereq: SPED 491(G)  and 3 hours READ.
  

  • SPED 456(G) - Transition in Mild/Moderate Education

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Legal requirements and program planning for transitional issues.

    Prereq: SPED 300 or SPED 391  or SPED 502 .
  

  • SPED 460 - Student Teaching in Special Education Elementary Level

    7 Credit(s). 14 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Prereq: Successful completion of all courses listed for the freshman, sophomore and junior years of the student’s curriculum; a grade point average of 2.5 overall; 2.5 in the professional education component; and satisfactory scores on the required portions of the national assessment tests. This course should be taken by students with double majors in Special Education and Elementary Education for half of their student teaching assignments.
  

  • SPED 461 - Student Teaching in Special Education Elementary Level

    1 Credit(s). 22 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Prereq: Successful completion of all courses listed for the freshman, sophomore, and junior years of the student’s curriculum; an overall 2. 5 grade point average, and satisfactory scores on the required portions of the national assessment tests. This course should be taken by students majoring in Special Education at the Elementary levels. This course will include both self-contained and mainstreamed experiences in Special Education.
  

  • SPED 462 - Student Teaching in Special Education Secondary Level

    7 Credit(s). 14 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Prereq: Successful completion of all courses listed in the freshman, sophomore, and junior years of student’s curriculum; an overall 2. 5 grade point average; 2.5 in the professional education component; 2.5 in the teaching specialty; and satisfactory scores on the required portions of the national assessment tests. This course should be taken by students with double majors in Special Education and Secondary Education for half of their student teaching assignment.
  

  • SPED 463 - Student Teaching in Special Education Secondary Level

    11 Credit(s). 22 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Prereq: Successful completion of all courses listed for the freshman, sophomore, and junior years of student’s curriculum; an overall 2. 5 grade point average, and satisfactory scores on the required portions of the national assessment tests. This course should be taken by students majoring in Special Education at the Secondary level. This course will include both self-contained and mainstreamed experiences in Special Education.
  

  • SPED 468(G) - Content Area Intervention for Students With Disabilities

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Application of universal instructional design including differentiation of instruction for secondary core subjects within the inclusive classroom.

    Prereq: SPED 491(G)  and 3 hours in secondary methods.
  

  • SPED 472(G) - Theories and Practice for Secondary Level Behavioral Interventions

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Focuses on legal requirements and policies related to behavior and discipline, assessment and analysis of behavior, and intervention planning for secondary students with disabilities.

    Prereq: SPED 491(G) .
  

  • SPED 474(G) - Assessment and Evaluation for Secondary Students With Mild/Moderate Disabilities

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Diagnostic and prescriptive skills to effectively assess and teach secondary age students with learning difficulties in various instructional environments.

    Prereq: SPED 491(G) , SPED 453(G) .
  

  • SPED 475(G) - Developing Creativity in the Classroom

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Various conceptions of creativity. Methods for eliciting creative thinking from students, application of creative problem solving strategies, and exploration of personal creativity. Same as EDCI 475(G).

  

  • SPED 482(G) - Theories and Practice for Elementary Level Behavioral Interventions

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Legal requirements and policies related to behavior and discipline, assessment and analysis of behavior and intervention planning for elementary students with disabilities.

    Prereq: SPED 491(G) .
  

  • SPED 483(G) - Methods for Elementary Students With Mild/Moderate Disabilities

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Develop, implement and monitor effective individualized education plans for elementary students with mild/Moderate disabilities.

    Prereq: SPED 491(G)  and 3 hours READ.
  

  • SPED 484(G) - Assessment and Evaluation for Elementary Students With Mild/Moderate Disabilities

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Diagnostic and prescriptive skills to effectively asses and teach elementary age students with learning difficulties in various instructional environments.

    Prereq: SPED 491(G) , SPED 483(G) .
  

  • SPED 491(G) - Introduction to Education of Individuals With Exceptionalities

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Understanding of characteristics and instructional needs of students with disabilities, inclusive practices, federal and state legislation.

    Rstr: Limited to persons enrolled in SPECIAL EDUCATION MAT Program.
  

  • SPED 492(G) - Classroom Management of Students With Disabilities

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Theories of behavioral management legal requirements of discipline under IDEA; behavioral analysis and intervention plans; and methods for creating a positive learning environment.

    Prereq: SPED 300 or SPED 391  or SPED 502 .
  

  • SPED 493(G) - Methods and Materials for Students With Mild/Moderate Disabilities

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Development of Individualized Education Programs to meet federal and state requirements; design of teaching strategies for positive learning experiences in general curriculum.

    Prereq: SPED 300 or SPED 391  or SPED 502 .
  

  • SPED 494(G) - Assessment and Evaluation of Students With Mild/Moderate Disabilities

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Diagnostic and prescriptive skills to effectively assess and teach students with learning difficulties in various instructional environments.

    Prereq: SPED 300 or SPED 391  or SPED 502 , and SPED 493(G) .
  

  • SPED 495(G) - Special Projects in Special Education

    1-3 Credit(s).

    May be repeated for credit. Alternate subtitles will appear on student’s transcript. Intensive examination of various topics in special education.
  

  • SPED 496(G) - Special Projects in Special Education

    1-3 Credit(s).

    May be repeated for credit. Alternate subtitles will appear on student’s transcript. Intensive examination of various topics in special education.
 

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