Apr 25, 2024

2020-2021 Graduate Catalog

2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Spanish
	SPAN 5407 - 20th Century Spanish Literature (3 credits) Prerequisites: SPAN 3313 or SPAN 3513. Studies selected works by the principal 20th century novelists and dramatists of Spain. Dual Listed With: SPAN 4407. 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, SPAN 3413, SPAN 3513, or SPAN 3613. Considers Spanish and Spanish-American short stories from the 19th and 20th centuries. Dual Listed With: SPAN 4507. 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. Studies Rubén Dari’o, his contemporaries, and followers. Dual Listed With: SPAN 4607. 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. Studies selected works of the principal 19th- and 20th - century dramatists of Spanish America. Dual Listed With: SPAN 4707. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 5737 - Spanish Art in the Imperial City (3 credits) Prerequisites: SPAN 2020. Focuses on the major works of art based in the Imperial City of Spain, Toledo. This study abroad 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. Dual Listed With: SPAN 4737. 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 2020. Studies the impact of Islamic Spain, or Al Andalus, on modern Spanish culture. This study abroad 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. Dual Listed With: SPAN 4747. 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. Presents selected works by the principal novelists of Spanish America. Dual Listed With: SPAN 4807. 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: SPAN 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: SPAN 3113. Provides opportunity to study special problems and new developments in the field of Spanish. Dual Listed With: SPAN 4957. 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. When Offered: 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 credits) 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 5250 - Special Education Workshop (1-3 credits) Special workshops covering various types of exceptionality. When Offered: 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 credits) 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. When Offered: Spring. 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) 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. Dual Listed With: SPED 4367. 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 credits) 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. When Offered: 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) 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 5445 - Advanced Applications of Assistive Technology and Medical Aspects (3 credits) This course prepares the students to design, implement, and evaluate instruction for students with exceptional learning needs including assistive technology and medical conditions at an advanced level. 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 credits) 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. Dual Listed With: SPED 4467. 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. When Offered: 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) 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. Dual Listed With: SPED 4497. 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. 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. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5580 - Residency II Field Experience in Special Education (3 credits) Prepares the teacher candidate to design, implement, and evaluate instruction and learning environments for K-12 children and youth with exceptional learning needs through a full-time 15-week supervised residency teaching experience. In addition to instructional planning, teaching, and evaluation, the teacher candidate observes model teaching and other related service provision, and engages in other professional activities related to classroom and school functions. 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 credits) 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. Dual Listed With: SPED 4587. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5610 - Evidence-Based Practices in Response to Intervention: Ensuring Success in the Diverse Classroom (3 credits) Prepares the teacher candidate to design, implement, and evaluate instructional practices that are identified as evidence-based. With the establishment of the Response to Intervention (RTI) initiative, teachers are now required to implement high-quality, evidence-based instructional practices at all tier levels within the model. Candidates learn to identify, evaluate, and apply selected evidence-based instructional strategies as they apply to diverse student needs. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5620 - Response To Intervention in Mathematics (3 credits) Addresses implementation of the Response to Intervention (RTI) framework in mathematics across the K-12 grade span. Participants who have completed a teacher licensure program examine methods for screening students, monitoring progress, providing evidence-based differentiated and tiered interventions, and engaging in professional learning communities to improve RTI in mathematics implementation efforts. 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. When Offered: 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 credits) 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 (3 credits) 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. When Offered: 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 credits) 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 5755 - Assessment and Programming for Exceptional Learning Needs (3 credits) Prepares students to conduct assessments, plan individualized education programs, and monitor the progress of learners with a variety of exceptional learning needs. The course covers various methods and materials used to assess student performance to aid in the development of measurable goals, objectives, accommodations, and modifications that are in accordance with due process and the laws of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004. 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) 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. Dual Listed With: SPED 4757. 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) 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. Dual Listed With: SPED 4767. 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). When Offered: Spring. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5830 - Job-embedded Clinical Practice (1-3 credits) Provides job-embedded teacher candidates with mentoring and coaching as they design, implement, and evaluate instruction and learning environments for learners with a variety of cultural backgrounds, exceptional language, or other learning needs. The Job-embedded Clinical Practice is an intensive, supervised, clinical experience. The job-embedded teacher candidate must enroll in this course every semester. 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. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5851 - Residency II Seminar in Special Education (3 credits) Provides graduate teacher candidates in the Department of Educational Foundations and Special Education with support for completing the edTPA, a nationally normed performance-based assessment that is the Residency capstone. Candidates apply their skills in planning, instructing, assessing, and reflecting on learning throughout the process. 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) When Offered: Fall. Dual Listed With: SPED 4957. 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 credits) 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 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 - Challenge Course Facilitation (3 credits) Introduces challenge course facilitation including ground level team building initiatives and high challenge course initiatives. Additionally, the course introduces basic management, operations, and risk mitigation procedures inherent in challenge course management. Dual Listed With: SALM 4107. 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. When Offered: 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. When Offered: Fall. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SALM 5225 - Facilities & Event Management in Sport & Recreation (3 credits) Covers the study of the principles related to the planning and operation of facilities for sport, esport and recreational activities. Emphasis is given to facility development, event management, and the maintenance and daily operation of these facilities. 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. When Offered: 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. When Offered: 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) Provides a framework for understanding the connection between the informational and commercial sides of information management in the sport, esport, and recreation setting. Emphasis is placed on allowing sport, esport and recreational sport managers to acquire and refine effective ways of communicating, both internally and externally, with all their constituencies, including the use of new and emerging technologies. 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. When Offered: 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 5237 - Esports Governance and Management (3 credits) Covers the different areas of esports including governance, tournament structures, entrepreneurship, ethics, licensing, business models, gaming technology, collegiate esports, and esports development models. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SALM 5238 - Esports Performance Management (3 credits) Covers the performance management aspects of esports, including player drafting, group and individual playing tactics, team dynamics & leadership, esports analytics, hydration, fatigue and nutrition. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SALM 5243 - Sport, Esport, and Recreation Marketing (3 credits) Provides students with a practical experience in sport marketing as it applies to all areas of the sport industry - professional, intercollegiate, esports, interscholastic, campus recreation, amateur, commercial, and public sport agencies. 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. When Offered: 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. When Offered: Spring. 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.) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SALM 5307 - Campus Recreation Management and Recreational Sport Programming (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Provides an in-depth review of campus recreation and recreational sport. Topics include the history and theoretical foundations of campus recreation, philosophies, administration, career opportunities, assessment and evaluation, and recreational sport programming. Dual Listed With: SALM 4307. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SALM 5317 - Special Event Programming (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Provides in-depth knowledge of the programming, planning, implementation and evaluation of special events including sport tournaments/leagues. Topics include the theoretical foundations of special event planning, programming concepts, partnerships, sponsorship, marketing, communications, vendor management, volunteers, event research and evaluation. Dual Listed With: SALM 4317. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SALM 5430 - Administration of Sport, Esports, & Recreation (3 credits) Focuses on the management of people in sport, esports, and recreation organizations, including policies, procedures, organizational structure, employee motivation, volunteer management, and organizational change. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SALM 5670 - Sport Management Research (3 credits) Emphasizes the design, analysis, and interpretation of research in the fields of sport management. Course compares different research methods, statistical analysis techniques and interpretation as they relate to professional/commercial and academic research topics in sport management. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SALM 5957 - Special Topics in Sport and Leisure Management (1-6 credits) Explores various selected topics in the discipline. Course may be repeated for credit when content changes. Dual Listed With: SALM 4957. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Statistics
	STAT 5047 - Mathematical Statistics I (3 credits) Prerequisites: Admission to the math graduate program or permission. Introduces the theory of probability and mathematical statistics. Topics include discrete and continuous probability distributions and their applications, mathematical expectation and moment generating functions, functions of random variables and transformations, sampling distributions, the central limit theorem, Chi-square, T and F distributions. Dual Listed With: STAT 4047. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STAT 5057 - Mathematical Statistics II (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 2110 and STAT 4047 or STAT 5047 . Continues Mathematical Statistics I and introduces the theory of mathematical statistics, estimation, and hypothesis testing. Topics include efficiency, consistency, sufficiency, robustness, methods of estimation, confidence intervals, Bayesian inference as well as the Neyman-Pearson lemma, power functions, likelihood ratio tests, hypothesis tests, and applications. Dual Listed With: STAT 4057. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STAT 5217 - Statistical Machine Learning (3 credits) Provides a broad but thorough introduction to the methods and practice of statistical machine learning. Techniques covered include nearest neighbor classifiers, random forests, density estimation, basis functions, decision trees, cluster analysis, and support vector machines, with focus on intuitive understanding and applications of these methods, rather than theoretical development. Dual Listed With: STAT 4217. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STAT 5287 - Applications of Statistics (3 credits) Prerequisites: Admission to the math graduate program and STAT 5047 , or permission. Applies statistical methods with emphasis on the selection of an appropriate method, the required assumptions, and applications using statistical software. It includes comparison of two groups by parametric, nonparametric, and computer intensive methods. Analysis of variance (ANOVA), multiple regression, tests for two-way tables, odds ratio, and relative risk logistic regression are also studied. This course is recommended for graduate students from other disciplines who wish to apply statistics and to math majors interested in statistical applications and consulting. Dual Listed With: STAT 4287. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STAT 5307 - Sampling and Survey Techniques (3 credits) Prerequisites: Admission to the math graduate program and STAT 5047 , or permission. Covers topics selected from survey designs, simple random, stratified and systematic sampling, questionnaire construction, interviewing techniques, and methods of estimation and costs. Dual Listed With: STAT 4307. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STAT 5327 - Time Series Analysis (3 credits) Prerequisites: Admission to the math graduate program or permission. Studies methods for analysis of observations taken at equally spaced moments in time. Exploratory analysis of time series, decomposition approach, exponential smoothing and regression, time domain approach (ARIMA models), forecasting, introduction to the frequency domain approach, periodogram, and spectrum. Dual Listed With: STAT 4327. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STAT 5710 - Statistical Methods I (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 2010, Elementary Statistics preferred. Admission to the math graduate program or permission. Population and samples, probability distributions, estimation and testing, regression and correlation analysis, and diagnostic methods for assessing the assumptions of such models. When Offered: Fall, even years. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STAT 5720 - Statistical Methods II (3 credits) Prerequisites: STAT 5710 or permission of instructor. Generalized linear models, analysis of variance and regression on dummy variables, analysis of covariance, random and mixed effects models, and repeated measures. When Offered: Spring, odd years. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STAT 5730 - Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis (3 credits) Prerequisites: By permission of instructor. Covers the standard topics of multivariate analysis. It will cover the assumptions, limitations, and uses of basic techniques such as cluster analysis, principal components analysis, and factor analysis as well as how to implement these methods in R and SPSS. Instead of theoretical development, the focus will be on the intuitive understanding and applications of these methods to real data sets by the students. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STAT 5750 - Survival Analysis (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 2050 or equivalent and permission of the advisor or the instructor. Topics include concepts of time-to-event data, the hazard and survival functions, censoring mechanisms, non-parametric, semi-parametric, and parametric estimations and inferences, and comparison of survival curves. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Storytelling
	STOR 5140 - Foundations of Storytelling Performance (3 credits) Study of and practice of traditional and contemporary storytelling, including applications of storytelling in professional domains. When Offered: Fall, Summer. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STOR 5190 - Language of Storytelling (3 credits) Prerequisites: STOR 5140 , STOR 5890 , or permission of instructor. The study of spoken language as the fundamental medium of storytelling performance; relationship of dialects to storytelling; linguistic levels (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, discourse) and para-linguistic elements that contribute to effective storytelling; narrative as a higher-level language. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STOR 5200 - Contemporary Issues in Storytelling (1-3 credits) This course addresses current issues and developments in the discipline of storytelling. Subjects range from artistic and practical aspects of performance to specialized uses of storytelling in the professions. The focus is on advanced performance techniques, technological advances and/or uses of storytelling in various venues such as education, business, health occupations, etc. When Offered: Fall. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STOR 5230 - Advanced Solo Performance (3 credits) An in-depth study of specific, advanced techniques of solo performance in both delivery and use. Includes an analysis of nationally known performers and current issues in storytelling, performance art, and one-person theater. When Offered: Summer. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STOR 5241 - Practicum: Storytelling (1-3 credits) Prerequisites: 12 graduate credits in reading. Supervised individual and/or group teaching or storytelling activity; may be repeated for a maximum of (up to) six semester hours of credit. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STOR 5647 - Applied Storytelling: Storytelling for a Purpose (3 credits) Storytelling as a critical skill for professional applications including education, organizational leadership, sales and marketing, journalism, media, ministry, law, etc. Dual Listed With: STOR 4647. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STOR 5817 - Practical Applications of Storytelling: National Storytelling Festival Experience (1 credit) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. This course provides the student with training in planning, directing, and administering a storytelling festival. Festival activities introduce the student to various telling styles and content. When Offered: Fall. Dual Listed With: STOR 4817. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STOR 5820 - Vocal Training for Professionals (3 credits) The course teaches students to use their voices correctly and effectively. Class time is devoted to vocal exercises, readings and storytelling to increase expressiveness. Accent modification and improved articulation are achieved through the study of the International Phonetic Alphabet. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STOR 5830 - Storytelling Institutes (1-2 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Develops and refines the student’s ability as a storyteller. Notes: Maximum of 3 credits. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STOR 5840 - Story Dramatization (1-3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. This course provides an introduction to creative drama techniques for the classroom, the library, or in storytelling performance. When Offered: Spring. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STOR 5850 - Story Performance (1-3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. This course is designed to prepare the student to perform as a storyteller. Emphasis will be placed on voice, movement, non-verbal behaviors, dialect and linguistic factors, appearance, and posture. May be repeated for a maximum of (up to) three semester hours of credit. When Offered: As needed. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STOR 5860 - Story Crafting (1-3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. This course will research story motifs and culminate in the creation of original stories. May be repeated for a maximum of (up to) three semester hours of credit. When Offered: As needed. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STOR 5870 - Multicultural Storytelling (1-3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. This course provides an overview of multicultural storytelling and an examination of the research on the impact of specific cultures on the storytelling medium. May be repeated for a maximum of (up to) three semester hours of credit. When Offered: As needed. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STOR 5880 - Storytelling Journal Ed. and Pub. (1 credit) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. This course provides students with experiences in the creation of a storytelling journal. The seven-step process for journal completion will be studied. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STOR 5890 - History of Performance Traditions (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Survey of major historical and stylistic genres and movements in solo and group performance, encompassing transitions and revivals in culture, media, performance styles and aesthetics. When Offered: Spring. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STOR 5900 - Independent Study (1-6 credits) When Offered: As needed. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STOR 5957 - Topics in Storytelling (1-6 credits) Prerequisites: Dependent on subject matter. Selected topics of current interest in reading. Offered upon sufficient demand for specific subject matter. May be repeated for different topics. Consultation with the instructor is recommended before enrollment. When Offered: As needed. Dual Listed With: STOR 4957. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STOR 5960 - Thesis (3-6 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the major advisor. A major research project conducted and reported in approved research style. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STOR 5961 - Storytelling Capstone Project (Non-Thesis) (3 credits) Prerequisites: Core and Concentration requirements or permission of advisor. A major creative, research, or service-based piece of work. Flexible format that can combine written work with performance and audio- or videotape documentation. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STOR 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
Surveying and Mapping
	SURV 5537 - Land Boundary Location (4 credits) Prerequisites: FNCE 3130, SURV 2520, and SURV 3510 or permission of instructor. Discusses the role of the surveyor in retracing land boundaries and resolving boundary disputes, classification and analysis of boundary evidence, interpreting and writing legal descriptions and boundary survey plats, preservation of survey evidence. Lecture and lab. When Offered: 3 semester rotation. Dual Listed With: SURV 4537. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SURV 5547 - Land Subdivision and Platting (4 credits) Prerequisites: SURV 4537 or permission of instructor. Integrates legal, physical, social and economic issues involving the development of land for residential uses. It includes subdivision design concepts and processes, zoning and subdivision regulation and approval processes, condominiums, preliminary and final plats. When Offered: 3 semester rotation. Dual Listed With: SURV 4547. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SURV 5567 - Positioning with GNSS (3 credits) Prerequisites: SURV 3560 or permission of instructor. Presents principles and history of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) and GPS (Global Positioning System); structures of GNSS signals; sources of GNSS errors; mission planning; online positioning user service (OPUS); various methods of GNSS data collection (static and Real-Time Kinematic); use of continuously operating reference systems (CORS) and receiver independent exchange format (RINEX); differential GNSS (DGPS); post-processing and network adjustment; integration of GNSS into GIS; and other GNSS systems. Dual Listed With: SURV 4567. 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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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 - Spanish Art in the Imperial City

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 5250 - Special Education Workshop

SPED 5301 - Instructional Methodology for Exceptional Learning Needs

SPED 5302 - Family and Professional Partnerships

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 5445 - Advanced Applications of Assistive Technology and Medical Aspects

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 5580 - Residency II Field Experience in Special Education

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

SPED 5610 - Evidence-Based Practices in Response to Intervention: Ensuring Success in the Diverse Classroom

SPED 5620 - Response To Intervention in Mathematics

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 5755 - Assessment and Programming for Exceptional Learning Needs

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

SPED 5767 - Advanced Strategies for Behavioral Interventions

SPED 5825 - Preclinical Experience in Special Education

SPED 5830 - Job-embedded Clinical Practice

SPED 5850 - Residency II and Seminar in Special Education

SPED 5851 - Residency II Seminar in Special Education

SPED 5957 - Topics in Special Education

SPED 5960 - Thesis in Special Education

SPED 5990 - Readings and Research

SALM 5107 - Challenge Course Facilitation

SALM 5215 - Sport in Society

SALM 5220 - Issues in Sport Management

SALM 5225 - Facilities & Event Management in Sport & Recreation

SALM 5230 - Legal Issues in Physical Education and Sport

SALM 5231 - Motorsport Operations

SALM 5232 - Sport Communication and Media Relations

SALM 5233 - Public Relations and Mass Media in Motorsports

SALM 5237 - Esports Governance and Management

SALM 5238 - Esports Performance Management

SALM 5243 - Sport, Esport, and Recreation Marketing

SALM 5244 - Applied Motorsport Marketing

SALM 5245 - The Financing of Sport

SALM 5250 - Internship in Sport Management

SALM 5307 - Campus Recreation Management and Recreational Sport Programming

SALM 5317 - Special Event Programming

SALM 5430 - Administration of Sport, Esports, & Recreation

SALM 5670 - Sport Management Research

SALM 5957 - Special Topics in Sport and Leisure Management

STAT 5047 - Mathematical Statistics I

STAT 5057 - Mathematical Statistics II

STAT 5217 - Statistical Machine Learning

STAT 5287 - Applications of Statistics

STAT 5307 - Sampling and Survey Techniques

STAT 5327 - Time Series Analysis

STAT 5710 - Statistical Methods I

STAT 5720 - Statistical Methods II

STAT 5730 - Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis

STAT 5750 - Survival Analysis

STOR 5140 - Foundations of Storytelling Performance

STOR 5190 - Language of Storytelling