Apr 27, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course Numbers

In fall 2004, West Texas A&M University changed from a three-digit numbering scheme to a four-digit numbering system, known as the Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS). The four-digit numbers are identified as:

  • First digit identifies the level (1 = freshman, 2 = sophomore, 3 = junior, 4 = senior, 5 = stacked undergraduate/masters, 6 = masters, 7 = masters/doctoral, 8 = doctoral);
  • Second digit identifies the credit-hour value; and
  • Third and fourth digits establish the course sequence or type of course.

0001–0999—developmental courses, do not count toward degree.

1000–2999—primarily freshman and sophomore courses.

3000–4999—open to students who have completed at least 30 hours and any prerequisite.

5000–5999—graduate level stacked with undergraduate.

6000–6999—master’s level.

7000–7999—master’s/doctoral level.

8000–8999—doctoral students only.

NOTE: Students who have taken undergraduate “stacked” courses at WTAMU that have a graduate component cannot take the graduate course if they have already received credit for the corresponding undergraduate course.

Course Prefix

The course prefix indicates the assigned WTAMU course abbreviation and course number; e.g., ACCT 2301.

Course Abbreviation and Number in Brackets

A course abbreviation (prefix) and number in brackets indicates the corresponding common course number, established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, if the common course number and/or prefix is different from the WTAMU number; e.g., [GOVT 1310].

Field-of-Study Curriculum (FOSC)

Field-of-study curriculum is a set of courses that satisfy lower-division requirements for a bachelor’s degree in a specific academic area. All public four-year institutions of higher education are required to accept Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board-approved field-of-study courses. Field-of-study curriculum is indicated with the abbreviation “FOSC” within the brackets indicating the common course number of a course; e.g., [MUSI 1181, 1182; FOSC].

Numbers

The numbers indicate semester credit hours, lecture clock hours per week and lab clock hours per week; e.g., 3 3 0 indicates three semester credit hours, three clock hours of lecture per week and zero clock hours of lab per week.

(HAZ)

Courses marked with (HAZ) may require the use of hazardous chemicals and/or equipment. To participate in these classes, an online “Student Laboratory Safety Training” is required and assigned through WTClass upon registration for the class. By registering for the class, the student agrees to 

  • Complete the assigned training by no later than 12th class day for fall/spring terms or 5th class day for summer terms; and
  • Acknowledge non-participation in activities if not completed by 18th class day for fall/spring terms; 10th class day for summer terms.

 

 

Social Work

  
  • SOCW 4370 - Comparative Social Welfare: Go Global


    3 3 0
    Focuses on social policy and the cultural values that impact modern-day social policy. The core component of the course is comparing social service theories and practices in another culture with those prevalent in the U.S. Convergence and divergence of cultural values and institutional systems are explored.
  
  • SOCW 4375 - Theories of Counseling


    3 3 0
    Survey of major counseling theories and related techniques and introduction to current ethical and professional issues for the beginning human services worker.
  
  • SOCW 4376 - Community Resources in Corrections

    Cross-listed with CRIJ 4376 .
    3 3 0
    Introductory study of the role of the community in corrections, community programs for adults and juveniles, administration of community programs, legal issues and future trends in community treatment.
  
  • SOCW 4380 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment II


     
    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s):   . Second course in a two-course sequence that explores the reciprocal relationships between humans and their surroundings from a developmental perspective. Focuses on multiple dimensions such as diversity, inequality, biology, spirituality, psychology, social institutions, families, groups, organizations and communities.
  
  • SOCW 4381 - Social Policy and Planning


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SOCW 2361  and SOCW 3301  or permission of instructor. Institutional nature of social welfare and its relationship to other institutions in society. Skills and tasks required in policy.
  
  • SOCW 4383 - Social Work Methods


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SOCW 4380 , instructor consent. Introduces a generalist problem-solving model within a social systems perspective which is applied to micro level social work practice. Examines the broad base of knowledge, skills, values, and ethics, which underlie all forms of social work practice.
  
  • SOCW 4395 - Current Issues in Social Work


    3 3 0
    Topics of interest in the field of social work. Emphasis on recent advances, emerging trends and contemporary perspectives. May be repeated once when topics vary for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • SOCW 4688 - Field Instruction I


    6 0 0
    Prerequisite or concurrent: Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: 2.25 overall GPA, SOCW 4383  and permission of instructor. Beginning experience in social agencies, under faculty supervision, involving direct practice activities of the social work student with individuals, groups and community.
  
  • SOCW 4698 - Field Instruction II


    6 0 0
    Prerequisite or concurrent: Prerequisite or current enrollment: 2.25 overall GPA, SOCW 4383 , SOCW 4688  and permission of instructor. Fieldwork in social agencies under supervision as prescribed and arranged by the staff. Translation and extension of social work knowledge in professionally supervised practice with individuals, groups and communities.

Sociology

  
  • SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology


    3 3 0
    Fundamental concepts of sociology and introduction to analysis of social problems in both collective and individual aspects.
  
  • SOCI 1306 - Social Problems


    3 3 0
    General survey of major social trends and contemporary social problems in American society.
  
  • SOCI 3094 - Independent Study


    1-3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor. Individual study designed to meet needs and interests of the student. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • SOCI 3311 - Public Opinion

    Cross-listed with POSC 3311 .
    3 3 0
    Nature of public opinion, factors involved in its formation and measurement, techniques of modern propaganda and social controls influencing public-opinion formation.
  
  • SOCI 3350 - Social Psychology

    Cross-listed with PSYC 3350 .
    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1301 . Review of theories and research relating to individual behavior in the social environment.
  
  • SOCI 3362 - Statistics for the Social Sciences

    Cross-listed with POSC 3362 , SOCW 3362  and CRIJ 3362 .
    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1301  ,  , or  . Introduction to statistical techniques most commonly used in social sciences, including nonparametric tests, correlation, sampling techniques and use of SPSS and/or Excel.
  
  • SOCI 3372 - Prisons in America

    Cross-listed with CRIJ 3372 .
    3 3 0
    Origins, role and philosophy of imprisonment in both juvenile and adult corrections, including special problems of inmate subculture.
  
  • SOCI 3374 - Victimology

    Cross-listed with CRIJ 3374 .
    3 3 0
    Introductory course exploring the role, treatment and remedies of crime victims in the criminal justice system.
  
  • SOCI 3382 - Women and the Criminal Justice System

    Cross-listed with CRIJ 3382 .
    3 3 0
    Evolution and impact of women’s participation in the justice system as victims, offenders and professionals.
  
  • SOCI 3384 - Drug Abuse, Crime and Society

    Cross-listed with CRIJ 3384 .
    3 3 0
    Issues and problems surrounding drugs and drug abuse in society and the connection between drugs and crime. Emphasis on social legal control measures on alcohol and other drugs, prevention and public safety.
  
  • SOCI 3392 - Current Issues in Sociology and Social Policy


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1301 . Sociology of poverty, sociology of medicine, sociological foundations of social policy, sociology of education and sociological issues in addictive lifestyles. May be repeated once when topics vary for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • SOCI 4099 - Practicum in Sociology Capstone


    1-6 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1301  and permission of instructor. Internship in social agencies, under supervision, as prescribed and arranged by the staff. Focus on translation and extension of sociological knowledge in professionally supervised practice with individuals, groups and communities. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • SOCI 4302 - Criminology


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1301  Crime as a social problem, theories concerning the nature and causes of crime and treatment of the criminal, programs and facilities for crime prevention.
  
  • SOCI 4304 - Community Corrections


    3 3 0
    Survey of origins, functioning and effectiveness of probation and parole with emphasis on the problem of pre-sentence/pre-release investigations and supervision.
  
  • SOCI 4305 - Social Services and the Aging

    Cross-listed with SOCW 4305 .
    3 3 0
    Survey of social and economic conditions of the aged in America; physical and mental aspects of aging; institutional care, governmental policies and social service delivery systems.
  
  • SOCI 4310 - Mezzo Practice with Groups

    Cross-listed with SOCW 4310 .
    3 3 0
    Provides an understanding of the nature of groups, process of group development and relevance of group work in different settings.
  
  • SOCI 4311 - Contemporary Families


    3 3 0
    Families as a social institution, changes in family structure and their impact on family members, family organization and disorganization, and future of the family and home.
  
  • SOCI 4315 - Population Studies and Trends


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1301 . Population trends as reflected in census and other demographic studies, trends in quantity and growth of populations, and population changes as factors in society.
  
  • SOCI 4320 - Loss and Grief

    Cross-listed with SOCW 4320 .
    3 3 0
    Processes and issues related to death and dying as well as other types of loss and grief, including divorce, adoption and foster care. Includes self-awareness about death and dying, as well as unresolved loss issues in the person’s life.
  
  • SOCI 4321 - Racial and Cultural Minorities


    3 3 0
    Characteristics and distribution of ethnic and other culture minorities in modern societies; nature and causes of conflicts arising from group contacts and interaction; problems of minority adjustment and assimilation.
  
  • SOCI 4322 - Social Classes in Modern Society


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1301 . Incidence and characteristics of social-economic classes and status groups; forces which give rise to class groups and problems of mobility of individuals among them; patterns and process of conflicts and accommodation among classes; influence of social stratification on personality and group behavior.
  
  • SOCI 4325 - Sociology of Gender Roles


    3 3 0
    Male and female gender roles in American society, evolution of gender roles, contemporary challenges to traditional roles in society.
  
  • SOCI 4330 - Sociology of Education


    3 3 0
    Social origins of goals and curricula, theories of change and control, nature of achievement in education and educational policy.
  
  • SOCI 4341 - Macro Practice with Communities and Organizations

    Cross-listed with SOCW 4341 .
    3 3 0
    Community organizations and problems. Development of the community, its population and occupational structure, institutions and social values, and trends in American community development.
  
  • SOCI 4342 - Juvenile Delinquency


    3 3 0
    Causes and manifestations of delinquency and the problem of the juvenile offender, agencies for delinquency adjustment, evaluation of penal methods.
  
  • SOCI 4345 - Health-Care Policy and Planning

    Cross-listed with SOCW 4345 .
    3 3 0
    Comprehensive overview of major issues in health-care practices and policy in the United States.
  
  • SOCI 4351 - Sociology of Religion


    3 3 0
    Nature of religious movements and the role of religion in society.
  
  • SOCI 4361 - Sociological Theory


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1301 . Basic concepts and theories of modern sociology and examination of assumptions which underlie them.
  
  • SOCI 4362 - Social Research

    Cross-listed with SOCW 4362 .
    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1301 . Logic and techniques of social research. Relationship of social theory and method.
  
  • SOCI 4375 - Capital Punishment

    Cross-listed with CRIJ 4375  and  POSC 4375 .
    3 3 0
    Capital punishment in the United States will be examined using a balanced approach. Moral and legal considerations as well as application of the death penalty will be investigated.
  
  • SOCI 4385 - Sociology of Law


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1301 . Social control functions of law and legal institutions in civil, criminal, family and social welfare laws.
  
  • SOCI 4396 - Readings and Research


    3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1301  and permission of instructor. Directed individual and group readings and investigations in areas of sociology not covered in available courses. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.

Spanish

(Offered through the Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages.)

  
  • SPAN 1101 - Introduction to the Hispanic Language and Culture


    1 1 0
    This course is an intensive introduction of the Spanish language or Hispanic cultures. Focus varies by offering. Topics ranging from travel Spanish, keys to basic conversational Spanish, to aspects of contemporary culture in the Spanish-speaking world. May be repeated for credit an unlimited number of times with different course focus. Cannot count for Spanish B.A.
  
  • SPAN 1411 - Elementary Spanish I


    4 3 2
    Development of fundamental skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar. Course fee $10.
  
  • SPAN 1412 - Elementary Spanish II


    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1411 . Continuation of SPAN 1411 . Course fee $10.
  
  • SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s):  Instructor consent. Strengthens skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar.
  
  • SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2311  and permission from instructor. Strengthens skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar.
  
  • SPAN 2313 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers I


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent. Heritage Spanish-speaking students will study Spanish formally in an academic setting in the same way English-speaking students study English. Because the course requires oral competency, it will hone reading and writing skills of heritage speakers. This course will prepare students to take upper-division Spanish courses.
  
  • SPAN 2315 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers II


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2313  and consent of instructor. Continuation of SPAN 2313 . Formal study of Spanish language in the academic setting in the same way English-speaking students study English. Focuses on verbal conjugations, irregular verbs, reading and academic writing. Course requires oral competency and will prepare students for upper-division Spanish courses.
  
  • SPAN 2371 - Spanish for the Professions


    3 3 0
    Topics include business Spanish, medical Spanish, Spanish for law enforcement. May be repeated once for credit.
  
  • SPAN 3094 - Individual Study


    1-3 0 0
    Individual study designed to meet needs and interests of the student. May be repeated when topics vary. No maximum credit limit.
  
  • SPAN 3301 - Advanced Spanish


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315  or SPAN 2371 . Enrichment of vocabulary and enhancement of skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Course prepares the student to take advanced Spanish classes that require superior linguistic skills in Spanish.
  
  • SPAN 3306 - Spanish Studies Abroad


    3 3 0
    Enrollment in this course is for students that study abroad with the WT Spanish Program. Students will enhance their Spanish language acquisition, explore foreign cultures and will gain valuable experience in another country. May be repeated when topics vary. No maximum credit limit.
  
  • SPAN 3307 - Advanced Conversation


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315 . Oral practice and presentations.
  
  • SPAN 3308 - Expository Writing in Spanish


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315 . Integration of speaking, reading, writing into both a review of the major points of Spanish grammar and a structured approach to composition in the language. Course may include a thematic focus on selected topics of Hispanic cultural studies.
  
  • SPAN 3314 - Latin American Culture and Civilization


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315 . The geography, history, indigenous cultures, politics, literature and art of Latin America.
  
  • SPAN 3315 - Spanish Culture and Civilization


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315 . The geography, history, ancient cultures, politics, religion, literature and art of Spain.
  
  • SPAN 3340 - Teaching the Spanish Language


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315 . Language acquisition theories. Spanish teaching methodologies and practice, research-based foundations in language teaching.
  
  • SPAN 4320 - Advanced Spanish Grammar


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315 . Advanced grammatical structures in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
  
  • SPAN 4330 - Spanish Phonology


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315 . The sound system of the Spanish language.
  
  • SPAN 4355 - Spanish American Literature


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315 . Selected works by major Spanish American writers. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary.
  
  • SPAN 4365 - Spanish Literature


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315 . Selected works by major Spanish writers. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary.
  
  • SPAN 4375 - Hispanic Writers in the US


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315 . Literary works of Hispanic heritage writers in the U.S., with emphasis on contemporary authors.
  
  • SPAN 4385 - Hispanic Film


    3 3 0.
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315 . Films from Spain and Spanish America. Analysis of cultural issues (social, political and historical) within films. Taught in Spanish.
  
  • SPAN 4392 - Selected Studies in Spanish


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  and SPAN 2315 . Concentrated study of selected topics, genres, periods or authors. May be repeated once when topics vary for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • SPAN 4393 - Honors


    3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): senior status and approval of department head. Completion of a senior thesis or research project by a candidate for graduation with special honors in the department. Must be taken in addition to the 120-hour minimum degree requirement.
  
  • SPAN 4395 - Mexican Literature and Culture


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315 . Mexican culture through its literature, especially the Spanish conquest, French Intervention, Mexican Revolution, and current topics such as el machismo, La Llorona, the student massacre of 1968, the life of the campesino, máscaras mexicanas, and figures such as Angeles Mastretta and Carlos Fuentes.

Sports and Exercise Sciences

  
  • SES 1301 - Foundations of Sports and Exercise Sciences

    [PHED 1301]
    3 3 0
    A survey course designed to introduce the student to the history, philosophy, scientific foundations, objectives, and current status of the sports and exercise sciences field in educational and recreational settings.
  
  • SES 2342 - Personal Fitness Concepts


    3 3 0
    Comprehension of concepts in cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, body composition, stress and nutrition. Ability to design, implement and conduct personal fitness programs will be expected.
  
  • SES 2355 - Theory and Practice of Non-Traditional Games/Sports


    3 2 2
    Variety of recreational, multi-cultural and nontraditional games, as well as outdoor adventure education for lifelong participation.
  
  • SES 2372 - Philosophy in Sports and Exercise Sciences


    3 3 0
    Consideration of the philosophical foundations of sports and exercise sciences. Emphasis is placed on systems of philosophy, leadership, ethics, aesthetic and moral considerations, metaphysical fitness and contemporary issues in sports and exercise science.
  
  • SES 3302 - Structural and Mechanical Kinesiology


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s):   or consent of instructor. Structural and mechanical properties of the musculoskeletal system, functional and movement characteristics, applied physics and analysis of movement.
  
  • SES 3304 - Measurement and Evaluation Techniques


    3 3 0
    Basic statistical designs, skill test administration, data collection and principles of evaluation.
  
  • SES 3306 - Human Sexuality


    3 3 0
    Physical, psychological, social and comparative cultural aspects of sexual behavior, reproduction, sex education, family health, disease process, and biological and sexual dysfunctions.
  
  • SES 3311 - Principles of Instruction in Physical Activity


    3 3 0
    Principles of skills and techniques used in instructional delivery. Unit and lesson planning, class management, teaching aids, implementation and evaluation in a physical activity setting.
  
  • SES 3314 - Introduction to Statistics in Sports & Exercise Sciences


    3 3 0
    This course is designed to develop an understanding of statistical methodology in the field of sports and exercise science. Upon successful completion of the class, students will be able to analyze selected data sets through the appropriate identification, selection, computation, and interpretation of basic statistical tests (descriptive and inferential).
  
  • SES 3316 - Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco


    3 3 0
    Effects of drugs, alcohol and tobacco on physiological, mental, and psychological health and well-being with a focus on prevention education for self-responsibility.
  
  • SES 3320 - Instructional Methodologies for Youth


    3 2 2
    Developmentally appropriate physical activity programming for children and youth. Emphasis on cognitive, affective and psychomotor instructional strategies.
  
  • SES 3321 - Motor Development


    3 3 0
    Assessment of motor development in individuals, infant to adult; instructional applications of motor skills to appropriate levels of development; design of motor skill acquisition sequences for basic motor skills of running, jumping, throwing, catching, striking, kicking and for complex sport motor skills.
  
  • SES 3325 - Programming for Health and Wellness of Children


    3 2 2
    Contemporary issues related to school health and physical education programs. Content will include health promotion, communication skills, goal-setting and decision-making, motor-skill development, components of physical fitness, personal fitness programming, nutrition and its impact on health and performance, and safety. Course required for elementary teacher certification.
  
  • SES 3340 - Sport Nutrition


    3 2 2
    Review of knowledge associated with nutritional strategies used to enhance sport and exercise performance.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    SES 3341 - Exercise Physiology (HAZ)


    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s):   and   or consent of instructor. Physiological adaptations to acute and chronic exercise stress. Classroom focus: practical discussion on fundamental topics within Exercise Physiology (metabolism, endocrinology, hemodynamics and extreme environments). Laboratory focus: performance testing (maximal oxygen consumption, maximal anaerobic power, body composition and biological/biochemical analyses). Foundational course for students pursuing degrees in Health Science.
  
  • SES 3345 - Stress Management


    3 3 0
    Stress management and its relationship to health, disease and motor performance. Analysis of everyday stressors and intervention strategies for managing stress effectively.
  
  • SES 3350 - Contemporary Leadership


    3 3 0
    This course is designed to develop an understanding of contemporary leadership as focus is placed on the ideas, values and principles which facilitate the evolution from traditional leadership beliefs to contemporary leadership beliefs.
  
  • SES 3356 - Theory and Practice of Strength Training and Conditioning


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SES 3302  or consent of instructor. Scientific principles and current techniques for sports-specific fitness and performance. Screenings for athletes, functional fitness and skills testing, program development and evaluation, and exercise supervision.
  
  • SES 3382 - Outdoor Living


    3 3 0
    Knowledge, techniques and skills for safe enjoyment in the outdoor natural environment.
  
  • SES 3392 - Special Topics


    3 3 0
    May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • SES 4098 - Internship


    1-6 0 0
    Supervised internship in agencies as prescribed and arranged by the department. Translation and extension of knowledge in professionally supervised practice with individuals, groups and communities. May be repeated with departmental approval for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • SES 4302 - Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition


    3 3 0
    Introductory course of fundamental principles related to learning and retention of motor skills and related effective teaching practices. Topics include motor-learning theories, demonstration and modeling, whole-part learning, feedback, practice, transfer of skill, rituals, and gender differences in motor learning and performance. Fall.
  
  • SES 4322 - Applied Instruction in Physical Activity


    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s): SES 3311  or department head approval. Application of skills and techniques used in instructional delivery. Unit and lesson planning, class management, teaching aids, implementation and evaluation in a physical activity setting will be assessed in an applied setting.
  
  • SES 4325 - Sport Psychology


    3 3 0
    Application of research findings as they apply to psychological performance factors in sport, physical education and exercise settings, such as motivation/adherence, stress management, personality and psychological skills training.
  
  • SES 4326 - Sport Sociology


    3 3 0
    Analysis of sport as a social institution and interrelations between sport and societal subsystems. Analysis of contemporary problems associated with sport: race relations, the traditional and emergent role of women, leisure behavior, aggression and violence, and political and economic concerns.
  
  • SES 4327 - Exercise Psychology


    3 3 0
    Exploration of theory and research findings regarding psychological aspects of exercise adoption, healthy lifestyle and behavior change. Implications of the importance of physical activity for health and fitness professionals and its potential impact on exercising and sedentary populations.
  
  • SES 4328 - Psychology of Injury


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): at least junior status. In-depth examination of commonly used interventions designed to maximize performance of individual athletes and teams with an exploration of psychosocial antecedents to athletic injury and factors related to the psychological experience and treatment of the injured athlete.
  
  • SES 4330 - Professional Issues in Sport and Exercise Sciences


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or department head approval. Comprehensive overview of careers within the field of Sport and Exercise Sciences. Lectures related to the practical elements of the major. Lecture content includes legal and ethical issues, leadership and management principles and fiscal responsibility. Practicum experiences include portfolio and resume creation, interviewing skills, networking opportunities and community service.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    SES 4340 - Clinical Exercise Physiology (HAZ)


    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s): SES 3341 . Provides students with the knowledge and skills required to competently practice as clinical exercise physiologists. Course is structured according to the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) published in the current edition of “ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription” and prepares students to sit for multiple credentialing examinations offered by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
  
  • SES 4341 - Sport Biomechanics


    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s): SES 3302 . Principles of mechanics to the study of human motion. Emphasis on theory and quantitative analysis.
  
  • SES 4343 - Research Methodology


    3 2 1
    Prerequisite(s):     Academic research skills, with special focus on scientific writing and statistical analysis within the Health Sciences.
  
  • SES 4394 - Individual Problems in Sports and Exercise Sciences


    3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): approval of department head. Independent study, under direction of a faculty member, within the fields of exercise and sport. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • SES 4442 - Advanced Exercise Physiology


    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s):   , or consent of instructor. Physiological adaptations to acute and chronic exercise stress. Classroom focus: exercise metabolism, exercise endocrinology, exercise hemodynamics, and exercise in extreme environments. Laboratory focus: indirect calorimetry, stress testing, anthropometry, hematology, and other advanced exercise testing. Capstone course for students pursuing a degree in Exercise Science.

Theatre

(Offered through the Department of Art, Theatre and Dance.)

  
  • THRE PROF - Theatre Profession


    0 0 0
    Practice and preparation for the theatre profession per emphasis or major. Required attendance at periodic seminars. Required for four semesters as designated by the student’s major or emphasis. A grade of “S” or “F” will appear on the student’s transcript. May be repeated a maximum of six times.
 

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