Apr 16, 2024

2013-2014 Graduate Catalog

2013-2014 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Sociology and Anthropology
	SOAA 5627 - Ethnographic Fieldwork Techniques (3 credits) Prerequisites: Sociology 1020 or permission of instructor. An introduction to the information gathering techniques and strategies employed by modern anthropologists, folklorists and qualitative sociologists, including interviewing, recording, photography, transcription, and analysis of fieldwork. Practical applications and contemporary social and cultural situations also stressed. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOAA 5820 - Skills in Applied Sociology and Anthropology (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. An examination of how sociologists and anthropologists apply their theoretical knowledge and research skills, including formulation, implementation, and evaluation of programs designed to solve human problems. (variable) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOAA 5907 - The Foodways of Appalachia (3 credits) Traditional and developing food cultures of the Mountain South. Topics include: the historical roots of Appalachian cookery; food and class in Appalachia; Native American and African influences on mountain cuisine; immigrant cooking in the mountains; the rituals of the mountain table; the products of the land and larder; traditional food preservation techniques and beliefs; and the emergence and viability of sustainable agriculture and aquaculture. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Spanish
	SPAN 5003 - Colonial Literature (3 credits) Prerequisites: Spanish 3113. A study of the development of literature in Spanish-America during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 5007 - Golden Age Drama (3 credits) Prerequisites: SPAN 3313 or SPAN 3513. A study of the origin of the Spanish theatre through the 17th century, with particular emphasis on Lope de Vega, Tirso de Molina, Juan Ruiz de Alarcon, Calderon de la Barca, and Francisco de Rojas Zorrilla. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 5017 - Advanced Spanish Grammar I (3 credits) Prerequisites: SPAN 3113. A study of complex grammatical aspects of the language such as ser vs. estar, preterite vs. imperfect, and the subjunctive. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 5027 - Advanced Spanish Grammar II (3 credits) Prerequisites: SPAN 3113. A study of complex grammatical aspects of the language such as the subjunctive in adverbial clauses, prepositions, placement of descriptive adjectives, pronouns, verbs used reflexively, and the passive voice. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 5103 - Contemporary Spanish Novel (3 credits) Prerequisites: Spanish 3113. Major works of the post-Civil War Spanish novel. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 5107 - Cervantes (3 credits) Prerequisites: SPAN 3313 or SPAN 3513. A study of the representative works of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, with special emphasis on the Quijote. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 5117 - Hispanic Cinema (3 credits) Prerequisites: SPAN 3313, 3413, 3513, or 3613. A study of cinematic works from Latin America and Spain within the context of Hispanic literature and culture. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 5137 - Translation and Community Outreach (3 credits) Prerequisites: SPAN 3113. Basic translation skills are taught with a focus on health care or legal translation during alternate years. Students prepare written translation exercises that are discussed and corrected in class. This class includes a ten (10) hour service-learning requirement. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 5147 - Interpretation and Community Outreach (3 credits) Prerequisites: SPAN 3113. The basic interpretation skills of sight translation, consecutive, and simultaneous interpretation are taught with a focus on health care and legal interpretation during alternate years. Students prepare oral interpretation exercises that are presented and critiqued in class. This class includes a ten (10) hour service-learning requirement. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 5203 - Contemporary Spanish-American Novel (3 credits) Prerequisites: Spanish 3113. Major works of the Spanish American novel since World War II. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 5207 - 19th Century Spanish Literature (3 credits) Prerequisites: SPAN 3313 or SPAN 3513. Selected works by the principal 19th-century novelists and dramatists of Spain. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 5303 - Contemporary Spanish Theatre (3 credits) Prerequisites: Spanish 3113. A study of the major dramatic works of post Civil War Spain. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 5307 - The Generation of ’98 (3 credits) Prerequisites: SPAN 3313 or SPAN 3513. The origin, development, and influence of this early 20th-century renaissance of Spanish letters, with attention given to the most representative poets, dramatists, and novelists of the period. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 5377 - Language and Culture in Ecaudor (3 credits) Prerequisites: SPAN 2010 or with permission of instructor. Explores historical and contemporary aspects of Hispanic traditions, customs and values while developing students’ fluency in the Spanish language. Requires a four-week trip to Ecuador. Instruction is mostly in Spanish to help students achieve greater linguistic accuracy. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 5403 - Contemporary Spanish-American Theatre (3 credits) Prerequisites: Spanish 3113. A study of the major authors and dramatic works in Spanish-America since World War II. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 5407 - 20th Century Spanish Literature (3 credits) Prerequisites: SPAN 3313 or SPAN 3513. Selected works by the principal 20th-century novelists and dramatists of Spain. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 5507 - Spanish Short Story (3 credits) Prerequisites: SPAN 3313, 3413, 3513, or 3613. Spanish and Spanish-American short stories from the 19th and 20th centuries. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 5607 - Modernist Movement in Spanish America (3 credits) Prerequisites: SPAN 3413 or SPAN 3613. A study of Ruben Dario, his contemporaries, and followers. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 5707 - Spanish-American Theatre (3 credits) Prerequisites: SPAN 3413 or SPAN 3613. Selected works of the principal 19th- and 20th-century dramatists of Spanish America. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 5737 - Art at the Prado Museum (3 credits) Prerequisites: Spanish 3113. A study of the major schools of painting at the Prado, with emphasis on the Spanish artists. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 5747 - Reflections of Al Andalus in Contemporary Spain (3 credits) Prerequisites: SPAN 3313 or SPAN 3513 or permission of instructor. SPAN 4747/5747 studies the impact of Islamic Spain, or Al Andalus, on modern Spanish culture. This course requires a four-week stay in Spain, including visits to relevant sites and attendance at cultural events such as film screenings, plays, lectures or festivals. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 5807 - Spanish-American Novel (3 credits) Prerequisites: SPAN 3413 or SPAN 3613. Selected works by the principal novelists of Spanish America. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 5903 - Special Studies in Spanish (1-6 credits) Prerequisites: Spanish 3113. Designed to provide opportunities for study in areas not provided for in the regular course offerings for graduates. Students desiring to enroll should obtain permission from the instructor. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 5957 - Topics in Spanish (1-6 credits) Prerequisites: Spanish 3113. This course gives students an opportunity to study special problems and new developments in the field of Spanish. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Special Education
	SPED 5001 - Critical Issues in Special Education (3 credits) This weekly three credits of lecture are intended to coordinate and integrate information from corresponding student reading of research with lectures that identify historically significant events and the current issues that confront the field of special education. The intent is to provide students with experiences in the identification of program and service issues, societal issues, and policy issues in response to the process of delivering special education efforts to persons with disabilities. Students will identify those professional issues that are of immediate concern, through trend and meta analysis, demographic descriptions and statistical demography projects. Students will convert a major issue into research questions. Students will attempt a pilot effort to test the tenability of research questions, reporting their results to their peer audience for critical review. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5010 - History, Issues & Trends In Early Childhood Special Education, Birth to Eight (3 credits) The course addresses history, issues, and current trends in early childhood special education, including characteristics of children and families with a focus on the developmental rates and adaptations and modifications. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5020 - Instructional Practices for Exceptional Needs, K-3 (3 credit hours) Corequisites: SPED 5825 The course addresses the unique developmental and learning needs of primary-aged students with developmental delays and disabilities, using evidence-based practices with a focus on access to the general curriculum. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5030 - Instructional Practices for Preschoolers (3 credits) Corequisites: SPED 5825 This course addresses unique developmental and learning needs of children, ages 3-5 with developmental delays and disabilities, using evidence-based instructional practices to promote optimal development. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5040 - Intervention Practices with Infants, Toddlers, and Families (3 credits) Corequisites: SPED 5825 This course addresses the unique developmental and learning needs of children, from birth to age three with developmental delays and disabilities, and their families. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5050 - Assessment and Progress Monitoring of Young Children with Exceptional Needs (3 credits) The course addresses standards and procedures that guide the assessment and monitoring processes related to meeting the developmental and learning needs of young children with atypical patterns of development. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5060 - Professional Seminar in Early Intervention (1 credit) This course is a compilation of two-credit seminars on different current issues in early childhood special education. Each presentation is done by a different professor with interests in the specific issue to be covered. Professors participating come from a variety of different fields related to early childhood special education. Different professors may require readings or short projects. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5237 - Educating Persons with Learning Disabilities (3 credits) This course addresses the process of assessing, designing, and delivering instruction to students with learning disabilities. Philosophical and practical perspectives will be integrated into a supportive framework of best practices that encompasses both diagnosis and intervention. The latest research findings and most current practices in identifying and providing instruction to students with learning disabilities are incorporated. In addition, students are presented with information regarding specific academic and social areas needed for instruction. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5250 - Special Education Workshop (1-3 credits) Special workshops covering various types of exceptionality. (fall, summer, even years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5301 - Instructional Methodology for Exceptional Learning Needs (3 credit hours) Corequisites: SPED 5825 Course prepares special education teacher candidates to design effective differentiated and specialized instruction that meets national, state and local curriculum standards for children and youth with exceptional learning needs. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5302 - Family and Professional Partnerships (3 credits) Course introduces special education teacher candidates to evidence-based procedures for partnering with families of individuals with disabilities and other professionals. The course addresses legal, ethical, and diversity issues. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5347 - Vocational Preparation for Individuals with Disabilities (3 credits) Prerequisites: SPED 3320. The course is designed to provide the student with skills to implement a transition program for school to career and daily living for individuals with disabilities, regardless of category of disability and age considerations. Areas covered include vocational/career assessment, design and implementation of programs utilizing family, agencies, and the business and industrial community. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5367 - Systematic Instruction for Functional and Academic Programming (3 credits) Corequisites: SPED 5825 . The course employs curriculum approaches and strategies for designing, implementing, and monitoring functional, age-appropriate programs for children and youth with moderate and severe disabilities in both school and community-based settings. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5401 - Research and Practice in Positive Behavioral Supports (3 credit hours) Corequisites: SPED 5825 The course covers single-subject designs, positive behavior supports, problem prevention, and problem-solving approaches and frameworks for teaching and assessment to develop pro-social behavior in students with disabilities and whole school contexts. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5410 - Preclinical Experience: Behavior Management (1 credit) Corequisites: SPED 5767 . Preclinical experience in special education is a supervised opportunity for students to gain experience in the classroom and other settings which provide direct instruction to children and youth with disabilities. The student will work with the classroom teacher to target classroom behavior problems and develop, implement, and evaluate the effects of interventions for that behavior. Students will also implement a functional analysis project for a specific child’s behavior. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5425 - Pre-Residency: The First 6-weeks of School (1 credit hour) Supervised advanced field experiences in special education settings during the first six weeks of the school year, including a variety of classroom management and inclusion strategies and individualized program planning. Students must be admitted into Teacher Education. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5427 - Educating Persons who are Gifted (3 credits) This course provides an in-depth examination of the special needs of children who are gifted and talented. Topics also include definitions and characteristics of gifted and talented, content modifications for the gifted, and information processing strategies. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5445 - Medical Aspects and Applications of Assistive Technology (3 credits) Corequisites: SPED 5710 or SPED 5825 This course prepares the Special Education teacher candidate to design, implement, and evaluate instruction for students with exceptional learning needs including Assistive Technology and Medical conditions. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5467 - Teaching Math to Students with Mild/Moderate Exceptional Learning Needs (3 credit hours) Corequisites: SPED 5710 This class covers empirically validated instructional procedures addressing teaching mathematics to students with exceptional learning needs, emphasizing curriculum-based measurement and assessment, error analysis, selecting instructional strategies, and implementing differentiated math instruction. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5470 - Assessment of Exceptional Learning Needs (3 credits) A study of methods and materials used to assess the performance of students with exceptional learning needs, including norm-referenced, criterion-referenced and informal assessment procedures for identification, placement, and instructional decisions. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5497 - Teaching and Learning Strategies for Exceptional Learning Needs (3 credits) Corequisites: SPED 5825 . Prepares the student to select, adapt, implement, and evaluate instructional strategies in language arts skills, study and test taking skills for K-12 learners with exceptional learning needs. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5500 - History, Issues and Trends in Educating Exceptional Learners (3 credits) This course provides a survey of knowledge on individuals with disabilities including historical factors, legislation, etiology, characteristics, educational strategies, technologies, assessment, and support services of/for individuals with disabilities. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5560 - Advanced Practicum in Special Education (3 credits) Course includes 90 hours of supervised practicum experience working with children or youth with exceptional learning needs in varied settings based on the students’ interests. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5587 - Access to the General Curriculum for Students with Significant Disabilities (3 credit hours) Prerequisites: SPED 5710 Preparation for special education teacher candidates to design, implement, and evaluate curricular priorities in adapting the general curriculum to link to state standards in content areas for students with significant disabilities. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5587 - Access to the General Curriculum for Students with Significant Disabilities (3 credit hours) Corequisites: SPED 5710 Preparation for special education teacher candidates to design, implement, and evaluate curricular priorities in adapting the general curriculum to link to state standards in content areas for students with significant disabilities. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5627 - Educating Persons with Mental Retardation (3 credits) This course discusses a variety of topics related to the field of mental retardation. Specific topics include the following: types, nature, and causes of mental retardation; characteristics of persons with mental retardation; assessment and identification procedures; and instructional strategies relating to the education of persons with mental retardation. Field experience is required. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5700 - Instructional Techniques for the Inclusive Classroom (3 credits) This course is designed to provide the student with skills needed to interpret curriculum guidelines and develop goals and objectives for students with disabilities of all grade levels to function in the least restrictive environment. Emphasis will be placed upon research proven strategies and teaching techniques appropriate for the inclusive classroom. Students will develop the ability to implement strategies and teaching techniques based upon empirical research. In addition, students will develop the ability to select and adapt strategies and materials appropriate to learning styles of students with disabilities or students identified as being at risk for future learning problems. Research-based approaches to teaching mathematics and written and oral language will be covered. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5701 - Research in Special Education and Related Fields (3 credit hours) Prerequisites: EDFN 5950 , SPED 5401 This course teaches students the philosophy, logic, methods, research designs and data analysis approaches of applied research in child development and learning. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5710 - Residency I in Special Education (6 credit hours) Prerequisites: SPED 5301 , SPED 5401 , SPED 5445 Ninety-hour clinical field experience with seminar prepares teacher candidates to design, implement, and evaluate instruction and learning environments for learners with a variety of cultural backgrounds, exceptional language, or other learning needs. Each student is paired with a mentor in the local school systems. Student must be admitted into Teacher Education in the Clemmer College of Education and have passing Praxis 2 scores for appropriate licensure area to enroll. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5750 - Transition to Adult Life and the World of Work (3 credits) This course is designed to provide the student with the legal, theoretical and research basis for transition programs. Students will develop skills to implement secondary programs for youths and young adults with mild, moderate, or severe disabilities to ensure successful transitions to adult life roles, including vocational, daily living, community, and social-personal. Topics to be covered include: characteristics and needs of youths with disabilities; laws and the historical basis for services; individualized transition planning and services; vocational, academic, and career planning and assessments, career and vocational education; job experiences; employability skills; family involvement; student advocacy and self-determination, collaboration with adult agencies and businesses; post-secondary education and training; and special topics, such as inclusive and community-based programs. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5753 - Programming for Individuals with Exceptional Learning Needs (3 credit hours) The course prepares the teacher candidate to develop individualized education programs and transition plans for learners with a variety of cultural backgrounds and exceptional language or other learning needs. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5757 - Evidence-Based Instruction in Reading and Language Arts (3 credits) Corequisites: SPED 5825 This course addresses knowledge and skills needed to design, adapt, implement, and evaluate evidence-based explicit reading and language arts instruction for students with exceptional learning and language needs. Emphasis is on systematic progress monitoring and differentiated instruction. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5767 - Advanced Strategies for Behavioral Interventions (3 credits) Corequisites: SPED 5825 The course features theory and practice of applied behavior analysis, focuses on management strategies for persons with disabilities and severe challenging behaviors, and includes a functional behavioral assessment and behavior intervention plan. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5767 - Advanced Strategies for Behavioral Interventions (3 credit hours) Corequisites: SPED 5825 The course covers theoretical research on applied behavior analysis, focusing on management strategies related to persons with disabilities and severe challenging behaviors and emphasizing functional behavioral assessment and intervention plan. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5825 - Preclinical Experience in Special Education (1 credit) 30 hours of preclinical experience in a Pre-K-12 learning environment with children and youth with exceptional learning needs in which the teacher candidate applies knowledge gained in co-requisite course(s). (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5850 - Residency II and Seminar in Special Education (6 credits) Full-time clinical experience to prepare the teacher candidate to design, implement, and evaluate instruction and learning environments for K-12 learners with exceptional learning needs (ELN). Candidates will apply skills to meet curricular standards (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5957 - Topics in Special Education (1-6 credits) (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5960 - Thesis in Special Education (1-6 credit hours) Prerequisites: EDFN 5950 , SPED 5701 . Students will engage in the development and implementation of an empirical applied research study in Special Education under the supervision of a faculty committee. The research project is documented in the form of a thesis. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5990 - Readings and Research (1-3 credit hours) Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U). View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Speech
	SPCH 5040 - Seminar in Communication Studies (3 credits) Problems, concepts, and approaches to research in selected speech communication issues. May be repeated. Notes: Repeatable for credit. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPCH 5100 - Foundations of Communication Studies (3 credits) Familiarizes students with the multiple areas of inquiry in the discipline of Communication and teaches disciplinary standards for advanced-level thinking, writing and research. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPCH 5200 - Gender and Communication (3 credits) This course investigates how communication practices shape, reinforce, or resist definitions and experiences of gender. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPCH 5300 - Qualitative Research in Communication (3 credits) An applied examination of qualitative research methods used in Communication study. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPCH 5317 - Rhetoric and Public Address (3 credits) Historical study of rhetorical theory as applied to manuscripts, speakers, and audiences. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPCH 5330 - Applied Communication Theory (3 credits) The study of traditional, modern, and emerging communication theories as analytical tools to understand how communication operates in a variety of settings. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPCH 5357 - Organizational Communication (3 credits) An investigation of how communication impacts modern organizations and their members, including leadership development, new technologies, enhancing employee-supervisor relationships, and well-functioning work teams. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPCH 5377 - Health Communications (3 credits) A study of the interpersonal, group, organizational, and public communication processes that shape beliefs, decisions and behavior regarding health, sickness, and health care. The course examines the attitudes and actions of many participants in health communication, including citizens, health professionals, and those engaged in public debate about health care issues. (Students cannot receive credit for both SPCH 5377 and COBH 5377 .) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPCH 5380 - Sexual Health Communication (3 credits) This course examines the role of communication in promoting, maintaining, and hindering sexual health. It is a study of how interpersonal, organizational, and public communication impact sexual health, as well as how sexual health issues impact the dimensions of communication. This course examines both academic and public discourse affecting attitudes and actions. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPCH 5607 - Communication Studies Practicum (3 credits, repeatable) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. May be repeated. A practical study experience with appropriate supportive research. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPCH 5900 - Independent Study in Speech Communication (1-3 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPCH 5950 - Quantitative Research Methods in Communication (3 credits) This course is designed to provide students with an overview of quantitative research methods as they pertain to the study of communication phenomena. The course covers philosophy of science, ethics in doing human research, an overview of various data collection methods, and statistical analysis of data. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPCH 5957 - Special Topics in Communication Studies (2-6 credits) Varying subject matter depending on the semester and instructor teaching the class. Notes: This course is repeatable. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPCH 5960 - Thesis (1-6 credits) Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. A research project developed and written under the supervision of a faculty committee. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPCH 5990 - Readings and Research (1-3 credits) Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U). View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Sport and Leisure Management
	SALM 5107 - Alpine Tower Leadership (3 credits) This course utilizes the Alpine Tower Complex as a unique educational modality for developing teamwork, trust, cooperation, communication, and respect for others in a problem-solving environment. In addition, students will also develop leadership skills necessary to facilitate the personal growth of others through educational experiences using the Alpine Tower Complex. Emphasis will also be given to the day-to-day management, operation, and maintenance of the Alpine Tower Complex and similar ropes course operations. This course will include service-learning experiences involving group leadership on the Alpine Tower Complex. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SALM 5117 - Outdoor Leadership (3 credits) This course is based on the student contract format and will provide students an opportunity to complete a course of study involving specialized outdoor leadership development with outdoor leadership organizations such as the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), Outward Bound (OB), and Wilderness Education Association (WEA). The course will be a minimum of three (3) weeks in length including pre-field experience project completion and assessments. Specific course requirements will be established on an individual basis and the course grade assigned according to the established contract. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SALM 5127 - Rocky Mountain Experience (3 credits) This is a service-learning course that involves extensive travel and work in selected national parks in the Rocky Mountain region. During the course students will develop outdoor living skills, leadership skills in an outdoor environment; skills relative to trail and campsite construction and basic park maintenance; knowledge of the flora, fauna, and geological features of national parks visited; and knowledge of the impact of governmental policies on the management and operation of national parks. This course will involve extensive tent camping and travel as part of a group experience. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SALM 5137 - Wilderness Education Association Stewardship Program (3 credits) [Based on the Wilderness Education Association (WEA) 18 point curriculum.] This course is a field-based experience designed to develop principles of wilderness ethics, land stewardship, effective group dynamics, and technical travel skills sufficient to move a group through the wilderness safely, enjoyably, and with a minimum of environmental and social impact. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SALM 5140 - Issues and Trends in Leisure Management (3 credits) Designed to survey current topics in recreation that are significant to the modern day student. Flexibility is provided to ensure the coverage of special interest areas. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SALM 5215 - Sport in Society (3 credits) This course provides an introduction to the study of sport and its relationship to society and other social institutions. Topics will be analyzed in such a manner that they promote systematic, issue-related thinking among students emphasis of this course is on the current relationships between sport and society. (fall, odd years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SALM 5220 - Issues in Sport Management (3 credits) The purpose of this course is to provide a forum for the discussion of current issues affecting the field of Sport Management. The primary thrust of the course will be directed toward the modern day duties and responsibilities of a sport manager. Course content will vary with the evolution of the field of Sport Management. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SALM 5225 - Planning and Operating Facilities in Physical Education, Fitness and Sports (3 credits) A study of the principles related to the planning and operation of facilities for physical education, fitness, and sport activities. Emphasis is given to facility development, funding sources, and the maintenance and daily operation of these facilities. (spring, even years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SALM 5230 - Legal Issues in Physical Education and Sport (3 credits) This course is designed to introduce and familiarize students with basic knowledge of the legal system and legal issues prevalent in physical education, athletics, and recreational activities. Major focus of the course is on understanding the concept of negligence, where and how negligence occurs and identifying ways in which negligent acts can be reduced or eliminated. Other topics relating to the scope of legal issues will be addressed. These topics will include Title IX of the Education Amendments Act, violence in sport, product liability, drug testing, and transportation issues. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SALM 5231 - Motorsport Operations (3 credits) Prerequisites: Graduate Student Status. This course is designed to examine the administrative tasks of the modern motorsport professional and acquaint students with various strategies to ensure success in these tasks. Topics of study will include scheduling, delegating authority, decision-making, constructing and administering budgets, motivating and evaluating personnel, understanding motorsport governing bodies, and developing an understanding and appreciation of diversity issues related to the motorsport industry. (spring, even years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SALM 5232 - Sport Communication and Media Relations (3 credits) This course will provide a framework for understanding the connection between the informational and commercial sides of sport information management. Emphasis will be placed on allowing sport managers to acquire and refine effective ways of communicating, both internally and externally, with all their constituencies. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SALM 5233 - Public Relations and Mass Media in Motorsports (3 credits) Prerequisites: Graduate Student Status. This course will provide a framework for understanding the connection between the informational and commercial sides of motorsport information management. Emphasis will be placed on allowing students interested in motorsport management to acquire and refine effective ways of communicating, both internally and externally, with their constituencies. (fall, odd years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SALM 5235 - Sport Psychology (3 credits) The application of psychological concepts and principles to sports participation and the sports setting. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SALM 5240 - Risk Management and Assessment in Sports (3 credits) Prerequisites: SALM 5230 . This course is designed to help the physical education teacher, principal, superintendent, fitness center director and sport management team initiate an active program of risk and liability assessment/management that will help ensure the safety of participants and spectators at sporting events and participants in physical activity. Students will learn to assess various sport/fitness/ physical activity environments to identify potential risks. (spring, odd years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SALM 5243 - Sport Marketing (3 credits) This course is designed to provide students with a practical experience in sport marketing as it applies to all areas of the sport industry - professional, intercollegiate, interscholastic, campus recreation amateur, commercial and public sport agencies. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SALM 5244 - Applied Motorsport Marketing (3 credits) Prerequisites: Graduate Student Status. This course is designed to provide students with practical experiences in motorsport marketing. Emphasis will be placed on utilizing effective marketing techniques in an applied motorsport setting. (spring, odd years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SALM 5245 - The Financing of Sport (3 credits) This course is designed to provide students comprehensive coverage of many traditional and innovative revenue acquisition methods available to sports organizations. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SALM 5246 - Financial Management and Sponsorship in Motorsports (3 credits) Prerequisites: Graduate Student Status. This course is designed to provide students with comprehensive coverage of many traditional and innovative revenue acquisition and management methods available to motorsport organizations. (spring, even years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SALM 5250 - Internship in Sport Management (6 credits) This course will give the sport management student the opportunity to put theory into practice. Students will work in a sport management agency for 40 clock credits per week (minimum of 400 clock credits) for an entire semester. Students will be consulted as to the sport management agency desired for the internship experience. (Students may be compensated for their work.) (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes

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SOAA 5627 - Ethnographic Fieldwork Techniques

SOAA 5820 - Skills in Applied Sociology and Anthropology

SOAA 5907 - The Foodways of Appalachia

SPAN 5003 - Colonial Literature

SPAN 5007 - Golden Age Drama

SPAN 5017 - Advanced Spanish Grammar I

SPAN 5027 - Advanced Spanish Grammar II

SPAN 5103 - Contemporary Spanish Novel

SPAN 5107 - Cervantes

SPAN 5117 - Hispanic Cinema

SPAN 5137 - Translation and Community Outreach

SPAN 5147 - Interpretation and Community Outreach

SPAN 5203 - Contemporary Spanish-American Novel

SPAN 5207 - 19th Century Spanish Literature

SPAN 5303 - Contemporary Spanish Theatre

SPAN 5307 - The Generation of ’98

SPAN 5377 - Language and Culture in Ecaudor

SPAN 5403 - Contemporary Spanish-American Theatre

SPAN 5407 - 20th Century Spanish Literature

SPAN 5507 - Spanish Short Story

SPAN 5607 - Modernist Movement in Spanish America

SPAN 5707 - Spanish-American Theatre

SPAN 5737 - Art at the Prado Museum

SPAN 5747 - Reflections of Al Andalus in Contemporary Spain

SPAN 5807 - Spanish-American Novel

SPAN 5903 - Special Studies in Spanish

SPAN 5957 - Topics in Spanish

SPED 5001 - Critical Issues in Special Education

SPED 5010 - History, Issues & Trends In Early Childhood Special Education, Birth to Eight

SPED 5020 - Instructional Practices for Exceptional Needs, K-3

SPED 5030 - Instructional Practices for Preschoolers

SPED 5040 - Intervention Practices with Infants, Toddlers, and Families

SPED 5050 - Assessment and Progress Monitoring of Young Children with Exceptional Needs

SPED 5060 - Professional Seminar in Early Intervention

SPED 5237 - Educating Persons with Learning Disabilities

SPED 5250 - Special Education Workshop

SPED 5301 - Instructional Methodology for Exceptional Learning Needs

SPED 5302 - Family and Professional Partnerships

SPED 5347 - Vocational Preparation for Individuals with Disabilities

SPED 5367 - Systematic Instruction for Functional and Academic Programming

SPED 5401 - Research and Practice in Positive Behavioral Supports

SPED 5410 - Preclinical Experience: Behavior Management

SPED 5425 - Pre-Residency: The First 6-weeks of School

SPED 5427 - Educating Persons who are Gifted

SPED 5445 - Medical Aspects and Applications of Assistive Technology

SPED 5467 - Teaching Math to Students with Mild/Moderate Exceptional Learning Needs

SPED 5470 - Assessment of Exceptional Learning Needs

SPED 5497 - Teaching and Learning Strategies for Exceptional Learning Needs

SPED 5500 - History, Issues and Trends in Educating Exceptional Learners

SPED 5560 - Advanced Practicum in Special Education

SPED 5587 - Access to the General Curriculum for Students with Significant Disabilities

SPED 5587 - Access to the General Curriculum for Students with Significant Disabilities

SPED 5627 - Educating Persons with Mental Retardation

SPED 5700 - Instructional Techniques for the Inclusive Classroom

SPED 5701 - Research in Special Education and Related Fields

SPED 5710 - Residency I in Special Education

SPED 5750 - Transition to Adult Life and the World of Work

SPED 5753 - Programming for Individuals with Exceptional Learning Needs

SPED 5757 - Evidence-Based Instruction in Reading and Language Arts

SPED 5767 - Advanced Strategies for Behavioral Interventions

SPED 5767 - Advanced Strategies for Behavioral Interventions

SPED 5825 - Preclinical Experience in Special Education

SPED 5850 - Residency II and Seminar in Special Education

SPED 5957 - Topics in Special Education

SPED 5960 - Thesis in Special Education

SPED 5990 - Readings and Research

SPCH 5040 - Seminar in Communication Studies

SPCH 5100 - Foundations of Communication Studies

SPCH 5200 - Gender and Communication

SPCH 5300 - Qualitative Research in Communication

SPCH 5317 - Rhetoric and Public Address

SPCH 5330 - Applied Communication Theory

SPCH 5357 - Organizational Communication

SPCH 5377 - Health Communications

SPCH 5380 - Sexual Health Communication

SPCH 5607 - Communication Studies Practicum

SPCH 5900 - Independent Study in Speech Communication

SPCH 5950 - Quantitative Research Methods in Communication

SPCH 5957 - Special Topics in Communication Studies