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2018-2019 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.
 

Russian
  

  • RUSS 102 - Elementary Russian II

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

  

  • RUSS 111 - Elementary Russian Laboratory I

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

  

  • RUSS 112 - Elementary Russian Laboratory II

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

  

  • RUSS 201 - Intermediate Russian I

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

    Prereq: RUSS 102 
  

  • RUSS 202 - Intermediate Russian II

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

    Prereq: RUSS 102 

Sociology
  

  • SOCI 100 - General Sociology

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

    Introduction to the discipline. Emphasis on sociological perspectives and core concepts.

    LCCN: CSOC 2013
  

  • SOCI 241 - Contemporary Social Problems

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

    Focuses on the sources of society’s problems. Emphasis on existing resources and possible solutions.

    LCCN: CSOC 2113
  

  • SOCI 301 - Sociological Synthesis

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

    Analysis of sociological texts response with written theses in sociological format.

    Prereq: SOCI 100  and ENGL 102  
    Rstr: Sociology majors only
  

  • SOCI 305 - Marriage and the Family

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

    Cross-cultural analysis of the institutions of marriage and family, and human sexuality.
  

  • SOCI 306 - Quantitative Sociological Research

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

    Design of research models with emphasis on quantitative techniques of gathering, recording, and analyzing data.

    Prereq: SOCI 100  and SOCI 301 
    Coreq: SOCI 307 
  

  • SOCI 307 - Quantitative Sociological Research Laboratory

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

    Coreq: SOCI 306 
  

  • SOCI 308 - Qualitative Sociological Research

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

    Qualitative research techniques in gathering, recording, and analyzing data.

    Prereq: SOCI 100  and SOCI 301 
    Coreq: SOCI 309 
  

  • SOCI 309 - Qualitative Sociological Research Laboratory

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

    Coreq: SOCI 308 
  

  • SOCI 310 - Minority Groups

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

    Cross-cultural analysis of the social relationships between majority and minority ethnic groups, including women. Emphasis on cultural differences, social policies, and theories of prejudice and discrimination.
  

  • SOCI 320 - Social Movements

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

    An examination of theories and research on non-traditional group efforts to change social systems and institutions; emphasis on contemporary societies and movements.
  

  • SOCI 325 - Population Dynamics

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

    Composition of and changes in population in relation to excessive population growth and limited resources.
  

  • SOCI 350 - Sociology of Deviance

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

    Descriptive and theoretical analysis of alternate life styles in American society.
  

  • SOCI 354 - Sociology of Sex and Sexualities

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

    Interdisciplinary approach to scientific study of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and transgendered people; examination of sexuality and gender as categories for investigation; theories and research on minority sexualities and genders.
  

  • SOCI 362 - Criminology

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

    Examination of crime and criminal behavior from a sociological perspective. Special emphasis on theories of crime, corrections, treatment and rehabilitation.
  

  • SOCI 364 - Juvenile Delinquency

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

    Study of the distribution and causes of juvenile delinquency in American society, with particular emphasis paid to correctional policies for juvenile offenders.
  

  • 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.
  

  • SOCI 375 - Sociology of Sport

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

    Sociological study of sport in contemporary society.
  

  • 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.

    Rstr: 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 241  
  

  • SOCI 391 - Internship in Community Organization I

    1-6 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 1-6 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Practical experience in community agencies under supervision.

    Rstr: Permission of instructor required
  

  • SOCI 392 - Internship in Community Organization II

    1-6 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 1-6 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Practical experience in community agencies under supervision.

    Rstr: 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.
  

  • SOCI 408G - Advanced Social Research

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

    Emphasis on the development and implementation of research designs and actual collection, coding, analysis and interpretation of data. Completion of a research project to include data manipulation is required.

    Prereq: SOCI 306  
    Rstr: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate Undergraduate

    May not be enrolled in the following Classifications: Freshman Sophomore
  

  • SOCI 411G - Sociological Theory

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

    Conceptual analysis of sociological theory from Comte to contemporary theorists.

    LCCN: CSOC 3013
    Rstr: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate Undergraduate

    May not be enrolled in the following Classifications: Freshman Sophomore
  

  • SOCI 420G - Social Interaction

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

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

    Rstr: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate Undergraduate

    May not be enrolled in the following Classifications: Freshman Sophomore
  

  • SOCI 430G - 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.

    Rstr: Must be enrolled in one of the following levels: Graduate Undergraduate

    May not be enrolled in the following Classifications: Freshman Sophomore
  

  • SOCI 440G - Environmental Sociology

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

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

    Rstr: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate Undergraduate

    May not be enrolled in the following Classifications: Freshman Sophomore
  

  • SOCI 445G - Risk and Disaster

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

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

    Rstr: Must be enrolled in one the following Levels: Graduate Undergraduate

    May not be enrolled in the following Classificaitons: Freshman Sophomore
  

  • SOCI 450G - Family Violence

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

    Risk factors with emphasis on social psychological theoretical model.

    Rstr: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate Undergraduate

    May not be enrolled in the following Classifications: Freshman Sophomore
  

  • SOCI 452G - 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.

    Rstr: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate Undergraduate

    May not be enrolled in the following Classfications: Freshman Sophomore
  

  • SOCI 454G - 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 454G .

    Rstr: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate Undergraduate

    May not be enrolled in the following Classifications: Freshman Sophomore
  

  • SOCI 471G - 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.

    Rstr: Must be enrolled in one of the following levels: Graduate Undergraduate

    May not be enrolled in the following Classifications: Freshman Sophomore
  

  • SOCI 480G - 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.

    Rstr: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate Undergraduate

    May not be enrolled in the following Classifications: Freshman Sophomore
  

  • SOCI 494G - Seminar in Sociology

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

    Content varies. May be repeated. Subtitles will appear on transcript. No limitations on repeating if content is different.

    Rstr: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate Undergraduate

    May not be enrolled in the following Classifications: Freshman Sophomore
  

  • SOCI 497G - Special Projects in Sociology I

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

    Rstr: Permission of department head required
  

  • SOCI 498G - Special Projects in Sociology II

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

    Content varies. May be repeated for credit with permission of department head. Special topics in language, literature, or culture.

    Prereq: SPAN 202  
  

  • 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: Permission of instructor required
  

  • SPAN 316 - Conversation

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

    Oral skills, focusing on vocabulary and expressive strategies.

    Prereq: 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 202  
  

  • 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 202  
  

  • SPAN 402G - 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 451G - 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 455G - 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: If prerequisite not met permission of instructor required
  

  • SPAN 462G - 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 480G - 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 491G - 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 492G - 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 497G - 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 498G - 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

    3-9 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3-9 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Grading Option: S, U, W
  

  • SPAN 899 - Examinations Only

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 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: 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 404G - 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 391  or SPED 502  
  

  • SPED 405G - 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 491G  or SPED 502  and PSYC 311  
  

  • SPED 406G - 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 391  or SPED 502  
  

  • SPED 407G - 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 391  and PSYC 311 . Same as EDCI 407 .
  

  • SPED 414G - 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 491G , or SPED 502  
  

  • SPED 420G - 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 405G , and either SPED 391  or SPED 502 
  

  • SPED 422G - 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 391 , or SPED 502  
  

  • SPED 423G - 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 405G  
  

  • SPED 426G - 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.

    Pre/Coreq: SPED 491G  
  

  • SPED 428G - 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.

    Pre/Coreq: SPED 391 , SPED 491G , or SPED 502 , and READ 520 
  

  • SPED 436G - 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.

    Pre/Coreq: SPED 391 , SPED 491G , or SPED 502  
  

  • SPED 453G - 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.

    Pre/Coreq: SPED 391 , SPED 491G , or SPED 502  
  

  • SPED 468G - 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.

    Pre/Coreq: SPED 491G  
  

  • SPED 472G - 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.

    Pre/Coreq: SPED 391 , SPED 491G , or SPED 502  
  

  • SPED 474G - 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.

    Pre/Coreq: SPED 391 , SPED 491G , or SPED 502  
  

  • SPED 475G - 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.
  

  • SPED 482G - 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.

    Pre/Coreq: SPED 391 , SPED 491G , or SPED 502 
  

  • SPED 483G - 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.

    Pre/Coreq: SPED 391 , SPED 491G , or SPED 502 
 

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