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2009-2010 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

 
  

  • SEED 883 - RESEARCH AND PRACTICE IN READING FOR ELL K-ADULT

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Advanced study of theories and research that develops the foundation of the literacy process and instruction, the elements of a balanced, integrated and comprehensive literacy curriculum including on-line and offline materials, instructional practices and strategies for use with English Language Learners K-Adult in a literate environment.


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  • SEED 884 - LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULT

    3credit hour(s)

    Description An in-depth study of on-line and offline children’s and young adult literature in a literate environment and meeting the diverse needs of students in the K-12 reading program.


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  • SEED 885 - DISSERTATION SEMINAR

    1credit hour(s)

    Description Analysis of education research and assistance in developing dissertation proposals.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Required for Doctoral students.

    Notes
    Cross-listed with ELED 885


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  • SEED 887 - COACHING AND MENTORING IN LITERACY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Students in this course will explore the role of the literacy coach in working with teachers to improve instruction, strengthen capacity to use literacy data, and develop effective literacy communities within schools.

    Notes
    cross-list ELED 887


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  • SEED 892 - TOPICS

    1-3credit hour(s)

    Description 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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  • SEED 894D - INTERNSHIP (Ed.D.)

    2 to 8credit hour(s)

    Description Supervised field-based experience in a setting appropriate to career goals. This course is limited to those Doctoral students admitted to the Division of Curriculum and Instruction.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Permission of the instructor is required.

    Notes
    Cross-listed with ELED and SPED 894D


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  • SEED 894S - INTERNSHIP (Ed.S.)

    1 to 8credit hour(s)

    Description Supervised field-based experience in a setting appropriate to career goals. This course is limited to those Specialist students admitted to the Division of Curriculum and Instruction.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Permission of the instructor is required.


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  • SEED 895 - PRACTICUM IN SECONDARY EDUCATION (Ed.D.)

    1 to 6credit hour(s)

    Description Field experience designed to develop, under direct supervision, through observation and practice, professional leadership and advanced competence in subsets of knowledge and skill that are included in the student’s professional program.


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  • SEED 896D - FIELD EXPERIENCE (Ed.D.)

    1 to 8credit hour(s)

    Description Supervised field-based experience in a setting appropriate to career goals. This course is limited to those Master’s students admitted to the Division of Curriculum and Instruction.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Permission of the instructor is required.


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  • SEED 896S - FIELD EXPERIENCE (Ed.S.)

    1 to 8credit hour(s)

    Description Supervised field-based experience in a setting appropriate to career goals. This course is limited to those Master’s students admitted to the Division of Curriculum and Instruction.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Permission of the instructor is required.


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  • SEED 898D - DISSERTATION (Ed.D.)

    1 to 15credit hour(s)

    Description Required of all Doctoral students. Total of 15 credit hours are required.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: EDER 761 - Research Methods in Education.

    Notes
    Cross-listed with ELED and SPED 898D


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  • SEED 898S - THESIS (Ed.S.)

    1 to 4credit hour(s)

    Description Required of all Specialist students following plan A. Four credit hours are required.


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  • SEED 899D - DISSERTATION SUSTAINING (Ed.D.)

    0credit hour(s)

    Description This is a zero-credit course utilized for continuous enrollment and program tracking


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  • SEED 899S - THESIS SUSTAINING (Ed.S.)

    0credit hour(s)

    Description This is a zero-credit course utilized for continuous enrollment and program tracking


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  • SOC 510 - METHODS OF SOCIAL RESEARCH

    3credit hour(s)

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


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  • SOC 516 - CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description A critical examination of current developments in sociological theory.


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  • SOC 523 - SOCIAL STRATIFICATION

    3credit hour(s)

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


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  • SOC 530 - CULTURE AND PERSONALITY

    3credit hour(s)

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

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: Six hours of sociology or anthropology.

    Notes
    (Also ANTH 530)


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  • SOC 532 - COLLECTIVE BEHAVIOR & SOCIAL CHANGE

    3credit hour(s)

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


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  • SOC 533 - LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONS

    3credit hour(s)

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


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  • SOC 534 - PUBLIC OPINION AND PROPAGANDA

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Social forces related to the formulation and change of opinion on public issues is studied and the role of propaganda is examined.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology.


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  • SOC 542 - ADVANCED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course focuses on application of social psychological research and theory to the study of controversial social issues.

    Notes
    (Also PSYC 542)


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  • SOC 550 - RACE AND ETHNIC MINORITIES

    3credit hour(s)

    Description An examination of ethnic and cultural minorities in American society. Particular attention is directed to the etiology and consequences of prejudice and discrimination.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology.


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  • SOC 552 - PRISONS AND PENOLOGY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Study of the history and theory of justice and the treatment of the adult and juvenile offender, considering the processes from trial through execution of sentence.

    Notes
    (Also CJUS 552)


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  • SOC 555 - JUVENILE DELINQUENCY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description A study of the youthful offender and the causes and consequences of delinquent behavior; preventive and rehabilitative programs are also discussed.

    Notes
    (Also CJUS 555)


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  • SOC 556 - COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS

    3credit hour(s)

    Description An examination of the history of adult and juvenile treatment and punishment. Emphasis is upon contemporary community based treatment as well as traditional prison-based treatment as well as traditional prison-based incarceration. The process of sentencing, particularly the role of pre-sentences investigation (PSI) is covered. Special attention is developed to internship and career possibilities in the corrections area.

    Notes
    (Also CJUS 556)


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  • SOC 558 - SOCIOLOGY OF AGING

    3credit hour(s)

    Description A comprehensive study of the aged population in American society, including discussions of socio-demographic changes, life-course issues, relevant social policy, and cross-cultural comparisons.


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  • SOC 560 - ADVANCED CRIMINOLOGY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description An extensive examination of major criminological issues and theories including sociological definitions of crime.

    Notes
    (Also CJUS 560)


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  • SOC 562 - POPULATION PROBLEMS

    3credit hour(s)

    Description study of human populations with respect to size, distribution, and structure, with emphasis on theories of population growth and decline, population policies, and impacts on the environment.


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  • SOC 580 - SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION

    3credit hour(s)

    Description A study of the organization of educational systems and its relations to other social institutions.


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  • SOC 581 - SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description The family as a social institution studied within the context of the entire culture.


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  • SOC 590 - SEMINAR IN SOCIOLOGY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussion of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research.


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  • SOC 591 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SOCIOLOGY

    1 to 3credit hour(s)

    Description Students complete individualized plans of study, which include significant one-on-one student-instructor interaction. The faculty member and the student negotiate the details of the study plan. May be repeated. Requires permission of the instructor.


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  • SOC 592 - TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Special topics course devoted to particular issues in sociology. Guest lecturers may serve as the instructor. May be repeated with change of topic.


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  • SOC 710 - ADVANCED METHODS OF SOCIAL RESEARCH

    3credit hour(s)

    Description An intensive examination of methodology in sociological research.


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  • SOC 788 - RESEARCH IN SOCIOLOGY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description The student must design and/or conduct a research project under faculty supervision.


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  • SOC 791 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SOCIOLOGY

    1 to 3credit hour(s)

    Description Students complete individualized plans of study, which include significant one-on-one student-instructor interaction. The faculty member and the student negotiate the details of the study plan. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Requires permission of the instructor.


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  • SOCW 522 - SOCIAL WORK WITH AGING PERSONS

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This social work practice course considers needs of aging persons including rural, minority persons, and the service network that responds to needs and problems of those persons.


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  • SOCW 591 - INDEPENDENT STUDY

    1 to 3credit hour(s)

    Description 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-instructor interaction. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.


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  • SOCW 592 - TOPICS

    3credit hour(s)

    Description 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 lecturers may serve as instructors.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one - on - one student - instructor interaction.


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  • SOCW 600 - SOCIAL POLICY ANALYSIS

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course provides a study of the development, and limitations of social welfare /social policy. Students gain an understanding of knowledge and skills in the analysis of social policy. Students learn techniques of critical critique in assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of both social and social welfare policies.


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  • SOCW 601 - HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SOCIAL WORK

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course is an introduction to the historic and contemporary profession of Social Work. Students learn the core values, assumptions, theory, guiding principles, and the “Code of Ethics.” Students analyze the development of the profession through critical exploration of the profession’s history within the larger context of national and international history. Students learn to utilize professional ethics and how they inform competent practice, support non-discrimination, and further the practice of pursuing social justice.


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  • SOCW 610 - GENERALIST PRACTICE I: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course provides beginning generalist social work practice, knowledge, and skills. Students learn core social work theories: Ecological theory, Systems Theory, Problem Solving Theory, and the Strengths Perspective. Emphasized are the application of theories, techniques, and visual tools that support the utilization of core social work theories and the processes used for intervention with individuals and families.


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  • SOCW 620 - RESEARCH METHODS I

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course will provide students with research methods and skills that will build knowledge for conducting research. Students will learn research designs and methodologies used in practice settings and when conducting their own research in areas of interest. Students will learn both qualitative and quantitative methodologies and research designs for scientific inquiry into the evaluation of their own practice and service delivery areas. Ethical research conduct will be explored.


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  • SOCW 624 - RESEARCH METHODS II: PROGRAM EVALUATION

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course provides students with knowledge, skills, and ethical guidelines in program evaluation and planning. Students will learn how to match measuring instruments to system characteristics and function across diverse service systems. Students learn and apply the logic model of program development, formative, process, and goal attainment scaling evaluation techniques. Students learn how evidence-based evaluation and planning impacts the practice community.


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  • SOCW 630 - PRACTICE WITH SMALL GROUPS

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course provides students with theoretical and practice knowledge on work with individuals in small groups. Students will learn the processes of developing groups, group proposals, and selection of members, and implementation. Students will learn about the different types of groups, group processes, stages, and evaluation.


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  • SOCW 640 - DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN RURAL AND URBAN COMMUNITIES

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course provides students with theoretical and practice knowledge to address issues of diversity and social justice. Students learn to recognize and develop skills to address forms and mechanisms of discrimination. Discussions will focus on the achievement of social justice.


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  • SOCW 641 - HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT I

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Students learn theories of human development, moral development, motivation, and diversity that impact individuals and families as they develop over the life span. Students learn theoretical models that explain the interactions between the biological, social, psychological, and cultural systems that impact human behavior and their social environments. Skills in the evidence-based assessment techniques found to be effective across diverse client systems are learned and critiqued.


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  • SOCW 683 - FIELD EDUCATION I

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Students complete 200 hours in a field placement. This is the first of a two-semester foundation/generalist level internship. Students also participate in a two-hour weekly seminar.
    The seminar provides students with a forum for the integration of theoretical knowledge with field experiences. Students have the opportunity to discuss and process theory with foundational knowledge and skills necessary for practice with individuals, families, groups, and children. The course emphasizes the practical application of theory across the ecological system.


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  • SOCW 684 - FIELD EDUCATION II

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Students complete 200 hours in a field placement. This is the second of a two-semester foundational/generalist level internship. Students participate in a two-hour weekly seminar. The seminar provides students with a forum for the integration of theoretical knowledge across the ecological system as it relates to working with diverse populations in rural and urban settings. It provides students with the opportunity to discuss and process foundational knowledge and skills needed in the interface between social work practice and practice in rural and urban settings.


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  • SOCW 700 - ADVANCED SOCIAL POLICY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course provides students with the opportunity to apply techniques of policy analysis and formulation. Utilizing the lens of advocacy, students will learn to apply techniques of assessment, development, and the administrative implementation of social policy. Social policy is presented as a means of intervention that allows social workers to become agents of change in settings that cover the range of micro, mezzo, and macro systems. Students learn to identify and to develop skills to address forms and mechanisms of discrimination.


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  • SOCW 720 - RESEARCH PROJECT PROPOSAL

    3credit hour(s)

    Description MSW students are required to complete a practice research project. This course provides students the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in research proposal construction. Students learn to complete the steps, comply with research guidelines, and develop proposals to be approved by the Institutional Review Board and Office of Human Subject’s Protection. Students use this class to propose and plan their practice research project and submit their plan to the University IRB for approval.


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  • SOCW 730 - PRACTICE WITH COMMUNITIES

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course focuses on theories that explain interactions of systems at the mezzo level of practice. The course emphasizes social work methods, strategies, and interventions used in practice with communities. The course provides students with a framework to analyze complex problems in communities and develop strategies for change. Students will apply skills demonstrating an understanding of community theory, development, organizing, and grant writing. Students learn to identify and develop skills to address forms and mechanisms of discrimination.


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  • SOCW 740 - ADVANCED PRACTICE WITH INDIVIDUALS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course provides students with advanced theories for practice with individuals, children, and families across the lifespan. Students will apply knowledge that will allow them to conduct multidimensional assessments and integrate knowledge on the human condition with evidence-based practice activities designed to promote the social and human well-being.


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  • SOCW 741 - PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course provides students with an understanding of mental illness. Students learn the major diagnostic categories and how to conduct a multi-axial diagnosis. Case illustrations and practice experiences are used with a focus on competency-based assessment and research.
    Students are introduced to the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence a client’s life. They learn to assess the person and consider the impact of the environment when making a diagnosis.


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  • SOCW 742 - PRACTICE WITH ORGANIZATIONS, ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course provides students with advanced, evidence-based theoretical knowledge, assessment tools and intervention strategies appropriate for larger systems. Strategies of change and sustainability of change along with conflict resolution and strategic planning are learned. Students learn how to apply skills and techniques with diverse client and collaborative systems. Students learn to develop and apply larger system theories strategies to enhance well-being, social functioning, and alleviate social injustices in the context of diverse cultures. Students learn theories and models of supervision that can be used across practice settings.


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  • SOCW 783 - ADVANCED FIELD EDUCATION III

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Students complete 250 hours in a field placement. This is the first of a two-semester concentration/advanced generalist level internship. Students participate in a two-hour weekly seminar designed to provide students with the opportunity to integrate and process advanced theoretical knowledge with field experiences. The academic focus of this seminar is mezzo and macro practice. The course provides students with an opportunity to discuss and integrate knowledge on leadership, theory, and practice. A focus for this course is to provide students with an opportunity for self-examination of leadership qualities and skills and potential areas for change and growth. Discussions will include the interface between culture, women, diverse groups, and leadership, examining obstacles such as ethnocentrism, prejudice, and the glass ceiling.


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  • SOCW 784 - ADVANCED FIELD EDUCATION IV

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Students complete 250 hours in a field placement. This is the second semester of a two-semester concentration/advanced generalist level internship. Students participate in a two-hour weekly seminar designed to provide the students with the opportunity to integrate and process advanced theoretical knowledge with field experiences. It provides students with the opportunity to integrate and process advanced theoretical knowledge with field experiences. The academic focus of this course is to provide students with the integration of social work theory and practice at the micro level of practice.


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  • SOCW 785 - RESEARCH PROJECT DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS

    2credit hour(s)

    Description This course provides advanced theoretical knowledge, approaches, methods, and skills in qualitative and quantitative research. Students will use this knowledge in the collection and analysis of their research project data. Students will present their findings to the MSW student body during a planned research colloquium.


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  • SOCW 792 - TOPICS

    2credit hour(s)

    Description 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 lecturers may serve as instructors.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.


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  • SPAN 511 - ADVANCED ORAL PRACTICE I

    2 to 3credit hour(s)

    Description Conversational work, oral reports, discussion, and diction.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: SPAN 311 - Integrated Conversation and Grammar and SPAN 312 - Integrated Composition and Grammar.


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  • SPAN 512 - ADVANCED ORAL PRACTICE II

    2 to 3credit hour(s)

    Description Conversational work, oral reports, discussion, and diction.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: SPAN 311 - Integrated Conversation and Grammar and SPAN 312 - Integrated Composition and Grammar.


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  • SPAN 532 - SPANISH CIVILIZATION

    3credit hour(s)

    Description The people, history, and cultural achievements of Spanish civilization.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    No prerequisite.


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  • SPAN 538 - LATIN AMERICAN CIVILIZATION

    3credit hour(s)

    Description The people, history, and cultural achievements of Latin America.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    No prerequisite.


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  • SPAN 550 - SURVEY OF SPANISH LITERATURE

    3credit hour(s)

    Description The study of representative writers of Spanish literature.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: Intermediate Spanish.


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  • SPAN 574 - SPANISH LITERATURE: SIGLO XX

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Major works of 20th-century Spanish literature.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: SPAN 350 - Survey of Spanish literature.


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  • SPAN 580 - SURVEY OF LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE

    3credit hour(s)

    Description The study of representative writers of Latin America.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: Intermediate Spanish.


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  • SPAN 590 - SEMINAR IN SPANISH

    1 to 3credit hour(s)

    Description A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussion of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: SPAN 311 - Integrated Conversation, Grammar and SPAN 312 - Integrated Composition and Grammar, and permission of the instructor.


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  • SPAN 591 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SPANISH

    1 to 6credit hour(s)

    Description Students complete individualized plans of study, which include significant one-on-one student-instructor interaction. The faculty member and the student negotiate the details of the study plan. May be repeated. Requires signature of the instructor and Independent Study Contract. Course offering possible through various Internet protocols.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites vary and must be approved by the department.


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  • SPAN 592 - TOPICS IN SPANISH LITERATURE

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Special topics course devoted to particular issues in Spanish. Guest lecturers may serve as the instructor. May be repeated with change of topic.


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  • SPCM 501 - ADVANCED INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Advanced study of contemporary issues that have significant impact on interpersonal relationships (e.g., abusive communication, alternative lifestyles, and virtual relationships). Students develop an understanding of the current communication research and social practices related to these issues.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: SPCM 201 - Interpersonal Communication, or permission of the instructor.


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  • SPCM 505 - THEORIES OF COMMUNICATION

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course examines a wide range of theories as they help make sense of and apply to communication processes.


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  • SPCM 507 - CRITICAL STUDIES IN POPULAR CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION

    3credit hour(s)

    Description A critical studies approach to understanding the communicative practices and social force of popular culture, including sports, politics, media, music, art, advertising, and current fads.


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  • SPCM 510 - ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course views organizations from a communication perspective. Theories as well as specific communication processes and application are examined.


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  • SPCM 512 - ADVANCED ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This in-depth field study serves as an applied extension of the basic organizational communication course.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: SPCM 410/510 - Organizational Communication, or permission of the instructor.


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  • SPCM 515 - COMMUNICATION AND GENDER

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course examines gendered verbal and nonverbal communication processes and the ways men and women tend to communicate in interpersonal, family, group, organizational, and mass media contexts.


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  • SPCM 517 - POLITICAL COMMUNICATION

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Studies of the rhetoric of selected political figures, movements, and campaigns that have changed lives and culture. Students develop understandings of rhetorical strategies and their cultural impact within public life.


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  • SPCM 520 - ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course provides a comprehensive, non-technical overview of new computer-mediated communication (CMC) technologies, and critically analyzes some of the social and behavioral effects of these technologies on human interaction in various interpersonal, small group, organizational, and inter-organizational contexts.


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  • SPCM 522 - PERSUASION

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course develops conceptual understanding of psychological dynamics of persuasion by analyzing theories, perspectives, and research findings. The goal is to improve skills in critically analyzing persuasive messages and their role in society and culture.


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  • SPCM 525 - PHILOSOPHY OF HUMAN COMMUNICATION

    3credit hour(s)

    Description A historical and critical study of the development of rhetorical theory focusing on classical contributions to the field. The early works of influential teachers and philosophers will be explored to illuminate the concept of humans as communicating agents.


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  • SPCM 534 - SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION

    3credit hour(s)

    Description A study of prominent concepts and theories of human interaction in small groups grounded in the student’s experience in classroom exercises. Critical assessments of communication strategies in task, social, and therapeutic groups are cultivated.


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  • SPCM 560 - FAMILY COMMUNICATION

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Communication patterns that exist in a variety of family contexts are examined with particular emphasis on the role of patterns in family stability and/or change. The functions of communication in family roles, decision-making, intimacy, power and conflict are examined.


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  • SPCM 568 - HISTORY AND IMPACT OF COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

    3credit hour(s)

    Description An examination of oral, written and electronic modes as major shifts that have transformed social communication practices. The course focuses on their presence and importance in contemporary societies from prehistoric to wireless technologies.


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  • SPCM 570 - INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Through readings and discussion, the various modes of inter- and intra-cultural communication are considered. Special attention is given to preventing and resolving communication problems that occur in cross-cultural exchanges.


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  • SPCM 575 - HUMAN RESOURCE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course develops expertise in construction and execution of training and development activities relevant to communication issues for in-house trainers and independent consultants. It includes effective strategies and current information for training and development activities within organizations.


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  • SPCM 576 - 7-12 SPEECH METHODS

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course provides theoretical and pedagogical foundations for the teaching of communication in secondary schools and at the collegiate level.

    Notes
    (Also SEED 511)


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  • SPCM 585 - COMMUNICATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Study of theoretical and practical strategies for individual and group conflict resolution. Specific training in critical analysis, listening and communication strategies for mediation, negotiation, and other conflict resolution forums are explored. Illustrative simulations selected from industry, family and social conflicts are used to develop an understanding of conflict management.


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  • SPCM 587 - TEAM BUILDING AND GROUP DECISION MAKING

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course demonstrates the significant role that teams, teamwork, and decision-making play in organizations. Current theories and practices are examined to develop strategies for effective team building and improved decision-making.


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  • SPCM 590 - RESEARCH SEMINAR IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES

    1 to 6credit hour(s)

    Description A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussion of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research.


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  • SPCM 592 - TOPICS IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES

    1 to 5credit hour(s)

    Description 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 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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  • SPCM 594 - INTERNSHIP IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES

    1 to 6credit hour(s)

    Description These credit hours provide the opportunity to have supervised job assignment where communication theory will be applied to fulfill role requirements.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: 20 hours of SPCM, and permission of the instructor.


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  • SPCM 700 - PROGRAM SUSTAINING

    0credit hour(s)

    Description This is a zero-credit course utilized for continuous enrollment and program tracking.


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  • SPCM 701 - INTRODUCTION TO GRADUATE STUDY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This class in an examination of methods of research, writing, & documentation. It also explores communication as a discipline. Required of all Master’s students.


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  • SPCM 705 - QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course provides an introduction to quantitative methods of inquiry.  Students will gain experience in evaluating and conducting research projects.


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  • SPCM 706 - QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES

    3credit hour(s)

    Description Provides in-depth study of the theory and practices of qualitative research, including interpretive, phenomenological, ethnographic, and case study methodologies and they apply to communication studies.  Students will design and conduct a qualitative study that extends or enriches understanding of communication theory.


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  • SPCM 716 - RHETORICAL THEORY AND CRITICISM

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course acquaints the graduate student with the philosophy, theory, and practice of rhetorical criticism.


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  • SPCM 744 - MANAGING CULTURAL DIVERSITY

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course utilizes intercultural communication theories to develop trans-cultural leadership and management expertise. Issues of age, race and ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and physical disabilities in regional, national and global contexts are examined.


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  • SPCM 745 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course is the capstone course in Interpersonal Communication at the graduate level, and involves in-depth exploration of important and current developments in this field by focusing on contemporary theory and research. Topics are selected reflecting significant issues in the field and faculty/student interests. This course is repeatable for up to 6 hours.


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  • SPCM 754 - MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION

    3credit hour(s)

    Description This course examines the implications of communication as it relates to management contexts, processes, and activities. The specific aim is to develop communication expertise in the functions necessary for effective organizational administration, management, and leadership.


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  • SPCM 755 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN ORGANZATIONAL COMMUNICATION

    1 to 3credit hour(s)

    Description This course is the capstone course in Organizational Communication at the graduate level, and involves in-depth exploration of important and current developments in this field by focusing on contemporary theory and research. Topics are selected reflecting significant issues in the field and faculty/student interests. This course is repeatable for up to 6 hours.


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