Courses

PSYC 442 - Advanced Social Psychology

A review of theories and research in the major areas of social psychology.  This course includes person perception, attitude change, attraction, aggression, altruism and group dynamics.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

Cross-listed: SOC 442

Credits: 3

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PSYC 443 - Social Psychology of Prejudice

Prejudice is an advanced examination of the causes and consequences of prejudice passed upon group characteristics of race and ethnicity; sexual orientation, and physical appearance. Classic and modern theories of prejudice are presented. Students present their ideas on how prejudice toward stigmatized groups can be addressed.

Credits: 3

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PSYC 451 - Psychology of Abnormal Behavior (C)

This course is a comprehensive survey of abnormal personality and behavior. It includes an examination of the origins, symptoms and treatment of psychological disorders.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

Note
(C) denotes common course

Credits: 3

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PSYC 453 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology (C)

This course covers the history and methods of clinical psychology including discussion of modern trends and important developments in psychotherapy and research. A prior course in personality theory is recommended.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisite: PSYC 451

Note
(C) denotes common course

Credits: 3

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PSYC 455 - Advanced Disaster Response

This course requires the completion of additional and/or advanced American Red Cross Disaster Services courses (e.g., Supervision in Disaster, Shelter Management, Service Center Management). These courses are not offered in atypical course format; they are usually offered in disaster institutes, clusters of courses taught in concentrated time blocks both in South Dakota cities, and in cities in neighboring states. The specific courses a student takes to fulfill the requirements of the course will be negotiated between the student and a DMHI faculty member.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisite: PSYC 359

Note
Registration restriction: Instructor consent

Open to all students, but does not count toward the Psychology major or minor

Does count toward the minor in Disaster Response and the specialization in Disaster Response for Psychology major

Credits: 1-3

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PSYC 456 - Introduction to Disaster Psychology

This course provides a broad introduction to the field, examining theory, research and practice in disaster mental health within the American Red Cross, and in other venues.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisite: PSYC 255

Note
Required for the minor in Disaster Response and the specialization in Disaster Response for Psychology majors

Credits: 3

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PSYC 457 - Directed Readings in Disaster

This course provides a mechanism whereby students can pursue individual instruction with professors on topics in disaster not covered by other courses.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisite: PSYC 255

Note
Registration restriction: Instructor consent

Open to all students, but, depending on the content of the course, it may or may not count toward the Psychology major or minor

Does count toward the minor in Disaster Response and the specialization in Disaster Response for Psychology major

Credits: 1-3

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PSYC 458 - Directed Research in Disaster

This course provides a mechanism for undergraduates to conduct research in disaster under the supervision of faculty.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisite: PSYC 255

Note
Registration restriction: Instructor consent

Open to all students, but, depending on the content of the research, it may or may not count toward the Psychology major or minor

Does count toward the Minor in Disaster Response and the Specialization in Disaster Response for Psychology major

Credits: 1-3

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PSYC 459 - Advanced Seminar: Selected Topics in Disaster

This course provides a mechanism for presenting courses on topics in disaster not covered by the other courses in disaster response.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisite: PSYC 255

Note
Registration restriction: Instructor consent

Open to all students, but the specific courses under this number may or may not count toward the Psychology major or minor

Please consult the schedule of classes, the instructor, or the Department chair regarding whether a particular course can serve for the PSYC major or minor

Does count toward the Minor in Disaster Response and the Specialization in Disaster Response for Psychology major

Credits: 1-3

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PSYC 460 - Psychological Perspectives on Diversity

This course examines human diversity from the context of and application to the field of psychology. Though psychological perspectives of different types of diversity (e.g., racial, ethnic, gender, ability, sexual orientation) are addressed, the emphasis is on racial/ethnic diversity.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

Credits: 3

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PSYC 464 - Theories of Personality and Psychotherapy

This course is a survey of the various theories of personality structure, dynamics and development and related theories of psychotherapy.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

Credits: 3

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PSYC 465 - Native American Psychology (C)

This course explores native conceptualizations of mental health and illness and the impact of colonization. It also covers the resiliency of native peoples and the role of psychology in the healing process.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

Note
(C) denotes common course

Cross-listed: AIS 465

Credits: 3

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PSYC 477 - Psychology Testing and Measurement (C)

Test theory is covered in this course along with principles of construction and analysis of psychological tests.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

Note
(C) denotes common course

Credits: 3

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PSYC 478 - Program Planning & Evaluation

This course considers research methods applied to the design and evaluation of public service programs, human-machine systems and community action projects.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisites: PSYC 101 and 371 or an equivalent statistics course.

Credits: 3

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PSYC 490 - Seminar (C)

A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as Internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.

Note
(C) denotes common course

Credits: 1-3

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PSYC 491 - Independent Study (C)

Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

Note
(C) denotes common course

Credits: 1-3

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PSYC 492 - Topics (C)

Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

Note
(C) denotes common course

Credits: 1-4

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PSYC 496 - Field Experience (C)

Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with an internship or practicum course.

Note
(C) denotes common course

Credits: 1-12

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PSYC 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (C)

Includes senior project and capstone experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.

Note
(C) denotes common course

Credits: 0-12

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RECR 330 - Therapeutic Recreation (C)

Theoretical and philosophical foundations of therapeutic recreation, behavioral, therapeutic use of activity; recreative interaction-intervention techniques, survey of major services and agencies.

Note
(C) denotes common course

Credits: 3

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RECR 341 - Camping/Outdoor Recreation Administration

Includes camp management and programming, school programs of outdoor education and touring.

Credits: 3

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RECR 342 - Recreation Sports Program & Administration (C)

Organization and administration of intramural sports on elementary, secondary, college, and university levels. Program planning, facilities, equipment and financing of intramural sports program.

Note
(C) denotes common course

Credits: 3

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RECR 344 - Socio-Cultural Dimensions in Management of Recreation & Sport

This course explores the role of organized recreation and sport as a microcosm of society that has an impact on gender, race, disability, violence and deviant behavior, aggression, motivation, national and international cultures, sport education, professionalism, technological advancement, societal beliefs, values, norms, traditions, customs, and how sport is viewed differently around the world in ancient and modern society.

Credits: 3

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RECR 345 - Corporate Wellness

Administrative patterns, financing, programming, staffing and legal concerns in program design for employee motivation and productivity.

Note
No longer offered after Fall 2010, replaced by RECR 482 Theory of Strength & Conditioning.

Credits: 3

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RECR 350 - Recreation Facilities & Area Design (C)

An introduction to the principles and practices of planning, financing, management and maintenance of recreation facilities.

Note
(C) denotes common course

Credits: 3

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RECR 376 - Technology Integration in Recreation

This course focuses on the use of technology for instructional, administrative and program management functions in health, physical education and/or recreation environments.

Cross-listed: HLTH 376, PE 376

Credits: 3

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RECR 381 - Economics in Management of Recreation & Sport

This course will deal with recreation and sport as an industry in the national  economy and will help students to obtain an understanding of economic principles of supply and demand, economic growth, micro- and macro-economic principles and other economic theories as they apply to recreation and sport.

Credits: 3

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RECR 405 - Professional Preparation: Therapeutic Recreation Activities

Development of professional knowledge and skills needed to teach and lead therapeutic recreation programs and activities.

Credits: 3

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RECR 425 - Fundamentals of Therapeutic Recreation

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RECR 430 - Therapeutic Recreation for the Aging

Analysis of the psychosocial aspects of aging as related to leisure and recreation; physiological responses to leisure activity; special precautions and activity adaptations.

Credits: 3

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RECR 440 - Administration of Leisure Services (C)

Organization and administration of community recreation, program planning and recreational program areas.

Note
(C) denotes common course

Credits: 3

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RECR 441 - Special Events for School & Community

Attention is given to activities produced by a group, requiring time, participation and planning not normally included in the organization and administration of the daily program. Activities in this category include exhibitions, shows, demonstrations, festivals, sports gatherings, celebrations, bazaars and pageants.

Credits: 2

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RECR 443 - Programming for Leisure

Methods of program planning, organization, implementation and evaluation in public and private settings; interrelationship of needs and interests of people, physical settings, and activity content; emphasis on program construction and scheduling.

Note
This course will end Fall 2010, it was replaced by RECR 384.

Credits: 3

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RECR 458 - Governance & Ethics in Management of Recreation & Sport

This course will review sport agencies, their authority, organizational structure, and function in relationship to moral issues related to sport in its intrinsic and extrinsic dimensions that regard social responsibilities in the sport management setting.

Credits: 3

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RECR 460 - Recreation Leadership

A study of leadership qualities, methods, and techniques of instruction and supervision in recreational activities, group dynamics and public relations in the field.

Note
This course will end Fall 2010, it was replaced by RECR 381.

Credits: 3

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RECR 475 - Current Issues in Therapeutic Recreation

This course will focus on analyses of trend, issues, and problems of importance to the profession.

Credits: 3

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RECR 482 - Theory of Strength & Conditioning

This course is designed to help students learn the specific scientific foundations, knowledge and the practical/applied knowledge necessary to be an effective strength and conditioning coach.  The emphasis is on optimal human performance in sport.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisites:  ALHS 250, PE 350

Credits: 3

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RECR 483 - Marketing and Promotion in Recreation & Sport

The study of marketing and promotional theory, research, strategies, and techniques involving the planning process, consumer demographics, marketing mix, segmentation and target markets, proposals, sponsorships, endorsements, merchandising, fund-raising, and consumer behavior.

Note
Registration restriction: Instructor permission.

Credits: 3

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RECR 484 - Budget and Finance in Management of Recreation & Sport

This course is designed to provide knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, sources of revenue, principles of budgeting, budget development, spreadsheet utilization, and financial aspects of facilities management as they pertain to management of recreation and sport.

Credits: 3

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RECR 491 - Independent Study (C)

Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

Note
(C) denotes common course

Credits: 1-3

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RECR 492 - Topics (C)

Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

Note
(C) denotes common course

Credits: 3

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RECR 493 - Workshop (C)

Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity.

Note
(C) denotes common course

Credits: 1-3

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RECR 494 - Internship (C)

Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

Note
(C) denotes common course

Credits: 1-12

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RECR 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (C)

Includes senior project and capstone experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.

Note
(C) denotes common course

Credits: 0-12

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REL 173 - The Meanings of Love

A comparative examination of the Greek (classical and Biblical) and contemporary understandings of love.

Credits: 3

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REL 224 - Old Testament (C)

Surveys the sources and development of the peoples and literature of the Old Testament.

Note
(C) denotes common course

Credits: 3

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REL 225 - New Testament (C)

Presents the history, writings, and theological themes of the New Testament.

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(C) denotes common course

Credits: 3

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REL 250 - World Religions (C)

Introduces the major religions of humankind, examining the function and diversity of religious expression in human experience, and the role of these religions in international relations.

Note
(C) denotes common course

Credits: 3

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REL 271 - Topic: Judaeo-Christian Tradition

An examination of various themes in Judaeo-Christian literature. Course may be repeated with change of topic.

Credits: 3

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REL 292 - Topics (C)

A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field.  Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum.  Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.  Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.

Note
(C) denotes common course

Credits: 3

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REL 352 - Churches, Cults, & Culture

Examination of the teachings and practices of the major religious bodies (Protestant, Roman Catholic and Judaic) and new religious movements (cults) in contemporary American culture.

Credits: 3

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REL 370 - Philosophy of Religion (C)

Critically studies such issues as the nature and existence of God, the relations of reason to faith and man to the divine, plus non-western theologies.

Note
(C) denotes common course

Cross-listed: PHIL 470

Credits: 3

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REL 371 - Selected Topics: World Religions

Topics selected from the teachings of the great religious leaders of the world or individual world religions or comparative issues in world religions. Course may be repeated with change of topic.

Credits: 3

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REL 372 - Selected Topics: Religion & Literature

Examination of various religious themes in world literature. Course may be repeated with change of topic.

Credits: 3

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REL 404 - Classical Mythology

The origin and development of classical myths, their importance in classical literature, and their influence in literature, drama, music, psychology, and art.

Cross-listed: CLHU 461, ENGL 410

Credits: 3

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REL 424 - Early Church

This class will examine the growth and development of Christianity from its beginning through the reign of Constantine.  Course is not offered every year.

Credits: 3

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REL 491 - Independent Study (C)

Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

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(C) denotes common course

Credits: 1-3

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RUSS 101 - Introductory Russian I (C)

Fundamentals of language, enabling the student to understand, speak, read and write simple Russian. Emphasis on practical usage.

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(C) denotes common course

Credits: 4

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RUSS 102 - Introductory Russian II (C)

Fundamentals of language, enabling the student to understand, speak, read and write simple Russian. Emphasis on practical usage.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisite: RUSS 101

Note
(C) denotes common course

Credits: 4

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RUSS 201 - Intermediate Russian I (C)

Continuation of first year Russian. More intensive drill of both grammar and conversation. Emphasis on conversation, grammar review, and the short story.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisite: RUSS 102

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(C) denotes common course

Credits: 3

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RUSS 202 - Intermediate Russian II (C)

Continuation of first year Russian. More intensive drill of both grammar and conversation. Emphasis on conversation, grammar review, and the short story.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisite: RUSS 201

Note
(C) denotes common course

Credits: 3

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SEED 296 - Field Experience (C)

Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in an internship or practicum course.

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(C) denotes common course

Credits: 1

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SEED 394 - Internship (C)

Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience.

Note
(C) denotes common course

Credits: 1-8

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SEED 400 - Methods and Media in Middle/High School

General methods and techniques of secondary school teaching and the use of educational media in teaching.

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Registration restriction: Admission to Teacher Education

Credits: 2-3

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SEED 411 - 7-12 Speech Methods (C)

Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of 7-12 speech; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to 7-12 speech; the ability to assess student learning in 7-12 speech; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences.

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Registration restriction: Admission to Teacher Education

(C) denotes common course

Cross-listed: SPCM 476

Credits: 2-3

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SEED 413 - 7-12 Science Methods (C)

Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of 7-12 sciences; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to 7-12 sciences, the ability to assess student learning in 7-12 sciences; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences.

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Registration restriction: Admission to Teacher Education

(C) denotes common course

Credits: 2-3

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SEED 415 - 7-12 Social Science Methods (C)

Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of 7-12 social science; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to 7-12 social science; the ability to assess student learning in 7-12 social science; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences.

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Registration restriction: Admission to Teacher Education

(C) denotes common course

Credits: 2-3

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SEED 417 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education

In this course, students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-12 physical education; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-12 physical education; the ability to assess student learning in K-12 physical education; and to apply these knowledge, skills and attitudes to real life situations and experiences.

Note
No credit if PE 480 is taken

Registration restriction: Admission to Teacher Education

Cross-listed: PE 480

Credits: 3

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SEED 418 - 7-12 Math Methods (C)

Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of 7-12 math; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to 7-12 math; the ability to assess student learning in 7-12 math; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences.

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Registration restriction: Admission to Teacher Education

(C) denotes common course

Credits: 2-3

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SEED 421 - Teaching Music in Middle/High School

Problems of organizational, management and present day trends in secondary music education.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisite: MUS 351

Note
No credit if MUS 452 is taken

Registration restriction: Admission to Teacher Education

Cross-listed: MUS 452

Credits: 1-3

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SEED 424 - 7-12 Language Arts Methods (C)

Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of 7-12 language arts, integrating reading, writing, speaking, and listening; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to 7-12 language arts; the ability to assess student learning in 7-12 language arts; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences.

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Registration restriction: Admission to Teacher Education

(C) denotes common course

Credits: 2-3

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SEED 440 - Classroom Management

To explore the principles and problems of effective classroom discipline.

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Registration restriction: Admission to Teacher Education

Credits: 1-3

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SEED 450 - 7-12 Teaching Reading in the Content Area (C)

Introduction to the teaching of basic reading skills in all content areas of K-12 and secondary education. Methods, materials, and research findings used in teaching discipline-specific reading.

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Registration restriction: Admission to Teacher Education

(C) denotes common course

Credits: 2-3

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SEED 461 - Teaching Middle/High School Health

Presentation of subject matter suitable for course of study, unit and lesson plans, and special projects. Methods and techniques of teaching health education are explored.

Cross-listed: HLTH 461

Credits: 3

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SEED 480 - Selected Topics in Middle Level Education

Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

Credits: 1

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SEED 481 - Workshop in Secondary Education

Specialized workshop offerings developed to meet the needs of selected groups of students or to consider current educational problems.

Credits: 1-9

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SEED 488 - 7-12 Student Teaching (C)

Students preparing for teaching in the secondary school will observe, participate, and teach under the supervision of the regular classroom teacher in an approved elementary school.

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Registration restriction: Admission to Teacher Education and Instructor consent

An additional mandatory fee applies to this course.

(C) denotes common course

Credits: 2-16

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SEED 491 - Independent Study (C)

Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

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(C) denotes common course

Credits: 1-6

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SEED 492 - Topics (C)

Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

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(C) denotes common course

Credits: 1-5

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SEED 493 - Workshop (C)

Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity.

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(C) denotes common course

Credits: 1-3

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SEED 495 - Practicum (C)

Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

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(C) denotes common course

Credits: 1

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SEED 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (C)

Includes senior project and capstone experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.

Note
(C) denotes common course

Credits: 0-12

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SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology (C)

Comprehensive study of society, with analysis of group life, and other forces shaping human behavior.

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(C) denotes common course

Credits: 3

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SOC 150 - Social Problems (C)

A study of present day problems in contemporary societies, such as racism, sexism, ageism, alcoholism, drug addiction, physical and mental health, war and environmental issues - their significance and current policies and action.

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(C) denotes common course

Credits: 3

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SOC 211 - Social Science Writing

A course designed to prepare the student for writing social science papers and other written communications. This course is intended for students in pre-professional programs, and will provide practical writing and editing experience.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisites: ENGL 101, SOC 100

Cross-listed: ANTH 211

Credits: 3

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SOC 241 - Social Psychology

A review of theories and research in the major areas of social psychology. This course includes person perception, attitude change, attraction, aggression, altruism and group dynamics.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

Cross-listed: PSYC 241

Credits: 3

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SOC 250 - Courtship and Marriage (C)

Courtship and marriage period given special emphasis, as are problems of mate selection, marital adjustments, reproduction, child-parent relations, divorce, and later years of marriage.

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(C) denotes common course

Credits: 3

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SOC 261 - Human Sexuality

The study of human sexuality as it relates to anthropology and sociology. Topics include: primate sexuality, evolution of sexuality, human reproductive physiology, sexual behavior in non-Western cultures, and sociological perspectives on sexuality in contemporary American society.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisite: ANTH 210 or SOC 100 or SOCW 200

Cross-listed: ANTH 261

Credits: 3

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SOC 281 - Socio Cultural Theory

An introduction to the nature of theories of human, social and cultural behavior and their construction. Major approaches from anthropology and sociology will be examined in order to better comprehend elements essential to generating knowledge of social behavior.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisites: SOC 100, ANTH 210

Cross-listed: ANTH 280

Credits: 3

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SOC 309 - Statistical Research Methods

An examination of quantification in sociological research, with emphasis on the selection and use of appropriate statistical techniques.

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Designed for sociology and political science majors

Registration restriction: Six hours of Sociology

Credits: 3

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SOC 312 - History of Sociology

A review of the origins and development of sociological thought, with particular reference to the emergence of American sociology as a research discipline.

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Registration restriction: Six hours of Sociology

Credits: 3

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SOC 351 - Criminology (C)

Focuses on theories of crime, juvenile delinquency and justice, laws, systems of criminal behavior, victimization, and corrections.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisite: SOC 100 or 150

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(C) denotes common course

Cross-listed: CJUS 351

Credits: 3

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SOC 392 - Topics (C)

Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

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(C) denotes common course

Credits: 1-3

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SOC 410 - Methods of Social Research (C)

An examination of the research process, including research design, questionnaire construction, interviewing techniques and the analysis and interpretation of data.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisites: SOC 100 or 150; SOC 309

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(C) denotes common course

Credits: 3

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SOC 416 - Contemporary Sociological Theory

A critical examination of current developments in sociological theory.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisite: SOC 100 or 150

Credits: 3

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SOC 422 - Issues in Contemporary Indian Life (C)

An analysis of current American Indian life including inquiry into government policies, economics, and social adjustment to non-Indian society, and cultural changes as these relate to Indian citizens on and off the reservation.

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(C) denotes common course

Cross-listed: AIS 422

Credits: 3

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SOC 423 - Social Stratification (C)

A study of the bases, varieties, changes, and consequences of systems of stratification. Major attention is directed to social class patterns in American society.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisite: SOC 100 or 150

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Registration restriction: Six hours of Sociology

(C) denotes common course

Credits: 3

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SOC 430 - Culture and Personality

An investigation of relationships between culture, social structure, and personality. Current research in anthropology, social psychology and sociology is utilized.

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Registration restriction: Six hours of Sociology or Anthropology

Cross-listed: ANTH 430


Credits: 3

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SOC 432 - Collective Behavior and Social Change (C)

A social psychological study of such phenomena as social unrest, milling, collective excitement, crowd behavior and mass movements.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisite: SOC 100 or 150

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(C) denotes common course

Credits: 3

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SOC 433 - Leadership and Organizations (C)

Emphasis is on the emergence of leadership patterns, group dynamics, small groups, and leadership in management.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course prerequisite: SOC 100 or 150

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(C) denotes common course

Credits: 3

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