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EDSE 4330 - Teaching in Secondary School II
3 3 0
Prerequisite: and full admission to Teacher Education program. Intensive study of discipline specific teaching methods. curriculum design, differentiated instruction, classroom uses of instructional technology, and assessment strategies for secondary schools. Must be taken prior to student teaching. Field experience is required. Fall, Spring.
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EDSE 4340 - Student Teaching—Secondary
3 0 0
Prerequisite: professional education courses required prior to student teaching semester, admission and retention in teacher education, required grade point averages, secondary—lack no more than one course in each teaching field, all-level—lack no more than two courses in teaching field, lack no more than 15 semester hours for completion of degree/deficiency plan program (excluding student teacher courses). Students are required to enroll in a minimum of two student teaching courses for a minimum required credit of six semester hours. Students will successfully complete six weeks of student teaching in their teaching field at the secondary level. Successful completion will be noted on the student’s transcript by a grade of “S,” indicating three semester hours credit with no grade points. Course fee $40. Fall, spring.
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EDSE 4341 - Student Teaching—Secondary
3 0 0
Prerequisite: professional education courses required prior to student teaching semester, admission and retention in teacher education, required grade point averages, secondary—lack no more than one course in each teaching field, all-level—lack no more than two courses in teaching field, lack no more than 15 semester hours for completion of degree/deficiency plan program (excluding student teacher courses). Students are required to enroll in a minimum of two student teaching courses for a minimum required credit of six semester hours. Students will successfully complete six weeks of student teaching in their teaching field at the secondary level. Successful completion will be noted on the student’s transcript by a grade of “S,” indicating three semester hours credit with no grade points. Course fee $40. Fall, spring.
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Social Work |
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SOCW 2074 - Independent Study
1-3 0 0
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Individual study designed to meet needs and interests of the student.
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SOCW 2315 - Human Behavior and Personal Adjustment Same as PSYC 2315 .
3 3 0
Individual and social factors which influence behavior. Emphasis on prevention of maladjustment.
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SOCW 2361 - Introduction to Social Work
3 3 0
Survey and analysis of social welfare and the social work profession. Philosophy, history, fields of service, practice settings, professional roles, current issues and future directions of social work.
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SOCW 2379 - Practicum in Social Work
3 0 0
Prerequisite: SOCW 2361 , permission of instructor. Supervised volunteer experience in social agencies. Successful completion will be noted on student’s record by a grade of “S,” indicating hours credit with no grade points. Course is not a substitute for Field Instruction I or II.
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SOCW 3094 - Independent Study
1-3 0 0
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Individual study designed to meet needs and interests of the student.
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SOCW 3301 - Social Welfare: Structure and Process
3 3 0
Historical and social forces and their impact on the social welfare institution in the United States.
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SOCW 3362 - Statistics for the Social Sciences Same as POSC 3362 , SOCI 3362 and CRIJ 3362 .
3 3 0
Introduction to statistical techniques most commonly used in social sciences, including nonparametric tests, correlation, sampling techniques and use of SPSS.
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SOCW 4303 - Social Services for Children and Families
3 3 0
Child welfare service, including historical perspective; supportive services such as family service and child-guidance clinics; supplementary services such as day care, homemaker and protective; substitute services such as foster-family adoption and child-care institutions.
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SOCW 4305 - Social Services and the Aging Same as SOCI 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.
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SOCW 4310 - Group Processes Same as SOCI 4310 .
3 3 0
Understanding the nature of groups, process of group development and relevance of group work in different settings. Course fee $10.
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SOCW 4320 - Loss and Grief Same as SOCI 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.
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SOCW 4321 - Practice Methods with Diverse Populations
3 0 2
Various disenfranchised groups and application of practice techniques appropriate to their populations. Values, ethics and self-exploration related to diverse populations.
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SOCW 4335 - Values, Ethics and Religion in Social Work
3 3 0
Introduction of an ethical decision-making model within a social systems perspective that is applied to all levels of social work practice. Professional use of self and its dependence upon personal, societal and professional values will be explored, while personal aspects of religion and spirituality are discussed and considered in terms of appropriate social work practice.
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SOCW 4341 - The Community Same as SOCI 4341 .
3 3 0
Prerequisite: SOCW 3301 . Community organizations and problems. Development of the community, its population and occupational structure, institutions and social values, and trends in American community development.
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SOCW 4345 - Health-Care Policy and Planning Same as SOCI 4345 .
3 3 0
Comprehensive overview of major issues in health-care practices and policy in the United States.
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SOCW 4362 - Social Research Same as SOCI 4362 .
3 3 0
Logic and techniques of social research. Relationship of social theory and method.
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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. May intersession.
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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.
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SOCW 4376 - Community Resources in Corrections Same as 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.
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SOCW 4380 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I
3 3 0
Prerequisite: SOCW 2315 and SOCW 2361 . Integrated understanding of processes which influence development of individuals through the life cycle. Enables understanding of people with problems as individuals, members of groups and members of communities.
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SOCW 4381 - Social Policy and Planning
3 3 0
Prerequisite: 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.
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SOCW 4383 - Social Work Methods
3 3 0
Prerequisite: SOCW 4380 or permission of instructor. Introduction to principles, values and methods of social work, including social case work, case management, social group work and community organization. Course fee $10.
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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 for credit when topic varies.
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SOCW 4688 - Field Instruction I
6 0 0
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. Course fee $40.
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SOCW 4698 - Field Instruction II
6 0 0
Prerequisite or current enrollment: 2.25 overall GPA, 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. Course fee $40.
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Sociology |
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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.
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SOCI 1306 - Social Problems
3 3 0
General survey of major social trends and contemporary social problems in American society.
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SOCI 3094 - Independent Study
1-3 0 0
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Individual study designed to meet needs and interests of the student.
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SOCI 3311 - Public Opinion Same as 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.
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SOCI 3350 - Social Psychology Same as PSYC 3350 .
3 3 0
Prerequisite: SOCI 1301 . Review of theories and research relating to individual behavior in the social environment.
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SOCI 3362 - Statistics for the Social Sciences Same as POSC 3362 , SOCW 3362 and CRIJ 3362 .
3 3 0
Prerequisite: SOCI 1301 . Introduction to statistical techniques most commonly used in social sciences, including nonparametric tests, correlation, sampling techniques and use of SPSS.
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SOCI 3370 - Penology Same as CRIJ 3370 .
3 3 0
Corrections in the criminal justice system, organization of correctional systems, correctional roles, institutional operations, alternatives to institutionalization, treatment and rehabilitation, current and future issues.
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SOCI 3372 - Prisons in America Same as CRIJ 3372 .
3 3 0
Origins, role and philosophy of imprisonment in both juvenile and adult corrections, including special problems of inmate subculture.
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SOCI 3374 - Victimology Same as CRIJ 3374 .
3 3 0
Introductory course exploring the role, treatment and remedies of crime victims in the criminal justice system.
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SOCI 3382 - Women and the Criminal Justice System Same as CRIJ 3382 .
3 3 0
Evolution and impact of women’s participation in the justice system as victims, offenders and professionals.
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SOCI 3384 - Drug Abuse, Crime and Society Same as 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. Spring.
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SOCI 3392 - Current Issues in Sociology and Social Policy
3 3 0
Prerequisite: 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 for credit when subject matter varies.
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SOCI 4099 - Practicum in Sociology
1-6 0 0
Prerequisite: 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 once with approval of instructor.
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SOCI 4302 - Criminology
3 3 0
Prerequisite: 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.
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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.
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SOCI 4305 - Social Services and the Aging Same as 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.
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SOCI 4310 - Group Processes Same as 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.
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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.
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SOCI 4315 - Population Studies and Trends
3 3 0
Prerequisite: 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.
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SOCI 4320 - Loss and Grief Same as 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.
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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.
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SOCI 4322 - Social Classes in Modern Society
3 3 0
Prerequisite: 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.
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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.
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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.
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SOCI 4332 - Society in Mexico
3 3 0
Social institutions of modern Mexico including Mexican families, religion, education, media, military, justice, government, politics and economy. Macro- and micro-level social interactions will be examined in Mexican society. Spring of odd years.
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SOCI 4341 - The Community Same as 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.
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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.
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SOCI 4345 - Health-Care Policy and Planning Same as SOCW 4345 .
3 3 0
Comprehensive overview of major issues in health-care practices and policy in the United States.
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SOCI 4351 - Sociology of Religion
3 3 0
Nature of religious movements and the role of religion in society.
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SOCI 4361 - Sociological Theory
3 3 0
Prerequisite: SOCI 1301 . Basic concepts and theories of modern sociology and examination of assumptions which underlie them.
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SOCI 4362 - Social Research Same as SOCW 4362 .
3 3 0
Prerequisite: SOCI 1301 . Logic and techniques of social research. Relationship of social theory and method.
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SOCI 4375 - Capital Punishment Same as CRIJ 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.
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SOCI 4385 - Sociology of Law
3 3 0
Prerequisite: SOCI 1301 . Social control functions of law and legal institutions in civil, criminal, family and social welfare laws.
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SOCI 4396 - Readings and Research
3 0 0
Prerequisite: 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 credit with permission of instructor.
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Spanish (Offered through the Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages.) |
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SPAN 1411 - Elementary Spanish I
4 3 2
Development of fundamental skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar. Course fee $10. Fall, spring, summer.
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SPAN 1412 - Elementary Spanish II
4 3 2
Prerequisite: SPAN 1411 . Continuation of SPAN 1411 . Course fee $10. Fall, spring, summer.
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SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I
3 3 0
Prerequisite: SPAN 1412 and permission from instructor. Strengthens skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar. Fall, spring.
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SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II
3 3 0
Prerequisite: SPAN 2311 and permission from instructor. Strengthens skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar. Fall, spring.
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SPAN 2313 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers I
3 3 0
Prerequisite: heritage speaker, consent of instructor. 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.
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SPAN 2315 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers II
3 3 0
Prerequisite: 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.
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SPAN 3094 - Individual Study
1-3 0 0
Individual study designed to meet needs and interests of the student.
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SPAN 3301 - Advanced Spanish
3 3 0
Prerequisite: SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315 or SPAN 3371 . 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.
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SPAN 3307 - Advanced Conversation
3 3 0
Prerequisite: SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315 . Oral practice and presentations.
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SPAN 3308 - Expository Writing in Spanish
3 3 0
Prerequisite: 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.
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SPAN 3314 - Latin American Culture and Civilization
3 3 0
Prerequisite: SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315 . The geography, history, indigenous cultures, politics, literature and art of Latin America.
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SPAN 3315 - Spanish Culture and Civilization
3 3 0
Prerequisite: SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315 . The geography, history, ancient cultures, politics, religion, literature and art of Spain.
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SPAN 3340 - Language Arts for Bilingual Students
3 3 0
Prerequisite: SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315 . Language acquisition theories, developmental theories, history of bilingual education in the United States and Spanish vocabulary for major subject areas at elementary-school level.
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SPAN 3371 - Spanish for Professionals
3 3 0
Topics include business Spanish, medical Spanish, Spanish for law enforcement. May be repeated once for credit.
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SPAN 4320 - Advanced Spanish Grammar
3 3 0
Prerequisite: SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315 . Advanced grammatical structures in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
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SPAN 4330 - Spanish Phonology
3 3 0
Prerequisite: SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315 . The sound system of the Spanish language.
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SPAN 4355 - Spanish American Literature
3 3 0
Prerequisite: SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315 . Selected works by major Spanish American writers. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary.
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SPAN 4365 - Spanish Literature
3 3 0
Prerequisite: SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315 . Selected works by major Spanish writers. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary.
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SPAN 4375 - Hispanic Writers in the US
3 3 0
Prerequisite: SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315 . Literary works of Hispanic heritage writers in the U.S., with emphasis on contemporary authors.
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SPAN 4385 - Hispanic Film
3 3 0.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315 . Films from Spain and Spanish America. Analysis of cultural issues (social, political and historical) within films. Taught in Spanish.
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SPAN 4392 - Selected Studies in Spanish
3 3 0
Prerequisite: SPAN 2312 and SPAN 2315 . Concentrated study of selected topics, genres, periods or authors. May be repeated once with permission of instructor/department head.
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SPAN 4393 - Honors
3 0 0
Prerequisite: 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 123-hour minimum degree requirement.
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SPAN 4395 - Mexican Literature and Culture
3 3 0
Prerequisite: 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.
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Sports and Exercise Sciences |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SES 2375 - Coaching and Officiating Basketball
3 3 0
Coaching fundamentals and analysis of the duties and responsibilities of officials in basketball with practical experience in officiating.
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SES 2376 - Coaching and Officiating Baseball
3 3 0
Coaching fundamentals and analysis of the duties and responsibilities of officials in baseball with practical experience in officiating.
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SES 2377 - Coaching and Officiating Volleyball
3 3 0
Coaching fundamentals and analysis of the duties and responsibilities of officials in volleyball with practical experience in officiating.
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SES 2378 - Coaching and Officiating Soccer
3 3 0
Coaching fundamentals and analysis of the duties and responsibilities of officials in soccer with practical experience in officiating.
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SES 3302 - Structural and Mechanical Kinesiology
3 3 0
Prerequisite: or consent of instructor. Structural and mechanical properties of the musculoskeletal system, functional and movement characteristics, applied physics and analysis of movement. Course fee $10.
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SES 3303 - Safety
3 3 0
Foundations of safety focusing on accident prevention and injury control in home, workplace and community.
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SES 3304 - Measurement and Evaluation Techniques
3 3 0
Basic statistical designs, skill test administration, data collection and principles of evaluation.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SES 3320 - Instructional Methodologies for Youth
3 2 2
Prerequisite: SES 3311 or department head approval. Developmentally appropriate physical activity programming for children and youth. Emphasis on cognitive, affective and psychomotor instructional strategies.
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