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SWK 493 - Crisis Intervention: CAST 3 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 331 , SWK 341 and SWK 420 . Corequisite(s): SWK 400 and SWK 415 . Theories and interventions for the helping professional to assist the client in coping with various crises. Note: *
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SWK 494 - Social Work with Children and Families 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 330 . Overview of child welfare systems providing services to children and their families along with practice strategies. Note: *
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SWK 495 - Human Rights and Social Development in the Caribbean 3 hrs.
The study of social development and social welfare efforts of Caribbean countries to address social problems, as well as, agency visits and service learning opportunities.
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SWK 496 - Social Work Practice in Schools 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 330 . Examines the challenges and opportunities of social work practice in education and the roles and functions of social workers within a complex ecological system of home/school/community; addresses the impact of issues such as violence, AIDS, physical and sexual abuse, drugs, and racism. Note: *
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SWK 497 - Social Work Practice and Family Violence 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 330 . Examines family violence and suggests strategies for social work intervention with violent families, including those involving child abuse and neglect, spouse abuse and elder abuse as viewed from the dual perspectives of societal concerns and interventions, including policies and programs and work with individual families. Note: *
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SWK 499 - Forensic Social Work 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): BSW student. An overview of the interplay between social work professionals and the court systems. Builds on the history of forensic social work practice and its theoretical base and illustrates skills for working with diverse populations.
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SOC 101 - Understanding Society: Principles of Sociology 3 hrs.
Designed to give a general overview of the perspectives, concepts and methodology of sociology. (CC 2113)
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SOC 214 - The Family 3 hrs.
An analysis of the structure and functions of the family as an institution and the factors making for family change. (CC SOC 2143)
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SOC 240 - Social Problems 3 hrs.
A study of representative contemporary problems, with emphasis on causes which arise from cultural patterns and social change. (CC 2123, 2133)
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SOC 301 - Wealth, Status and Power 3 hrs.
An introduction to the study of social stratification in society, focusing on theoretical explanations for the unequal distribution of wealth, status and power in the United States.
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SOC 302 - Social Interaction 3 hrs.
A sociological analysis of human interaction. Topics include childhood socialization, nonverbal communication and the relationship of presentational styles and social contexts.
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SOC 310 - Urban Sociology 3 hrs.
An analysis of the nature of urban society and the factors shaping it, including the influence of urban ecology and ecological processes.
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SOC 311 - Rural Sociology 3 hrs.
A study of the structure, institutions and social processes of rural society, and of the effect of urbanization on rural society.
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SOC 315 - Sociology of Religion 3 hrs.
A study of religion as a social institution, its internal development, relationships to other institutions and its cultural and social significance in modern societies.
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SOC 333 - Field Work Practicum 3 hrs. Arr.
Designed to provide the student with practical field experiences in a career-oriented area.
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SOC 340 - Deviant Behavior 3 hrs.
Examination of how conceptions of deviance originate and persist through the process of social interaction, with emphasis on societal reactions to deviance and the adaptation of deviants to society.
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SOC 341 - Criminology 3 hrs.
A study of causes, treatment and prevention of crime; deals with criminology, penology and criminal legislation.
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SOC 343 - American Immigration 3 hrs.
This course will focus on the historical and current impact of foreign immigration to the U.S.; it will also explore the immigrant perspective and highlight specific groups.
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SOC 350 - Race and Ethnicity 3 hrs.
An examination of the central topics in the sociology of race and ethnicity with a focus on historical patterns, social change and current issues.
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SOC 355 - Collective Behavior and Social Movements 3 hrs.
A study of the ways in which collective behavior and social movements relate to sociocultural change.
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SOC 360 - Globalization 3 hrs.
An introduction to globalization as it relates to various dimensions in the modern world including politics, economics, social and cultural diversity, human rights and the environment.
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SOC 365 - Sociology of Latin America 3 hrs.
This course examines Latin America from a sociological perspective. Topics focus on issues related to globalization, diversity, and inequality as related to various social institutions, including politics, economics, religion and education.
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SOC 401 - Senior Seminar in Sociology 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 , SOC 462 , SOC 482 . Topical seminar in which students read, discuss and write about a theme tied to central areas of sociology; Capstone course; offered in spring.
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SOC 405 - Nonprofits and Social Change 3 hrs.
This course will focus on the role of nonprofit organizations in meeting the needs of American society.
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SOC 410 - Sociology of Sport 3 hrs.
The examination of sport as a social institution and cultural phenomenon; topics include sport and the media, sports violence, labor relations in sport and sport in educational settings.
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SOC 414 - Issues in the Family 3 hrs.
The objective of this course is to study in depth a specific issue affecting the institution of the family through the examination of social policy initiatives and research.
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SOC 415 - Sociology of Gender 3 hrs.
A study of the relationship between gender and broader cultural patterns in various societies.
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SOC 421 - Special Sociological Topics 3 hrs.
Variable content; may be repeated three times in separate topical offerings.
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SOC 423 - Sociology of Health 3 hrs.
An analysis of the field of health and health care delivery from a sociological perspective.
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SOC 424 - Sociology of Aging 3 hrs.
A survey of demographic, social and cultural aspects of aging, with particular emphasis on American society and the problems encountered by older persons.
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SOC 425 - Food, Culture and Society 3 hrs.
This course will focus on all the ways food is more than a means of human sustenance, such as the role of food in the expression of identity and the way we live.
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SOC 426 - Sociology of Education 3 hrs.
A comprehensive study of the educational institution and its relationship to the community and society.
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SOC 427 - Sociology and Film 3 hrs.
This course explores the world of film from a sociological perspective, including how to interpret representations (i.e. race, class and gender) in film and their influence.
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SOC 430 - Political Sociology 3 hrs.
A study of politics as a social institution, its relationship with other institutions and its place in a changing society.
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SOC 444 - Juvenile Delinquency 3 hrs.
A study of the causes and nature of juvenile delinquency, the development of the juvenile court, probation and other rehabilitative programs.
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SOC 450 - Social Psychology 3 hrs.
A study of how the thoughts and behaviors of individuals are influenced by the actual or implied presence of others.
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SOC 460 - Quantitative Methods 3 hrs.
A survey of quantitative research techniques, focusing on descriptive and inferential statistics and computer applications.
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SOC 461 - Population 3 hrs.
An introduction to demography, analyzing significant changes in population composition.
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SOC 462 - Methods of Social Research 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 and ENG 102 A study of the production and interpretation of social research, with an emphasis on the relationship of theory and method, offered in fall; writing intensive course
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SOC 464 - Qualitative Research Methods 3 hrs.
An introduction to qualitative research methods in sociology through hands-on involvement in research. May be repeated up to nine hours.
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SOC 471 - Social Institutions 3 hrs.
A study of selected American social institutions, focusing on class and power structures, the rise of post-industrial society, religious and moral divisions, and democratic individualism.
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SOC 475 - Social Inequality 3 hrs.
An examination of research and theory in social differentiation, class, status, power and mobility; analysis of inequality and the effects of socioeconomic status on behavior and social organization.
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SOC 482 - Sociological Theory 3 hrs.
A study of classical and contemporary social theory, focusing on selected theorists (e.g., Weber, Durkheim, Marx, Merton and Goffman) and selected topics, including anomie and alienation, the rise of capitalism, theories of crime and concepts of self, offered in fall.
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SOC 489 - Caribbean Studies 3 hrs.
Variable content. Lecture series and study in the Caribbean under the auspices of International Programs.
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SOC 492 - Special Problems 1-3 hrs.
To be used to pursue specialized interests for which courses are not offered. Must be approved by the department chair. Senior Honors Project (Students undertaking a Seniors Honor project will enroll in SOC 492H.)
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SOC 499 - British Studies 3-6 hrs.
Variable content. Lecture series and research offered abroad under the auspices of International Programs.
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Special Education |
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SPE 121 - Introduction to Disability 3 hrs.
Introduction to disability as it affects individuals in the United States in education, employment, community participation and quality of life.
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SPE 304 - Special Education Practicum I 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Gold Card required. Structured experience exploring application of professional practice standards and evidence-based practices related to academic and behavioral support for students with disabilities in school settings.
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SPE 380 - Special Education Practicum II 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Gold Card required. Application of evidence-based practices related to academic instruction and classroom management for students with disabilities in school settings.
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SPE 382 - Special Education Practicum III 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Gold Card required. Senior practicum experience exploring application of evidence-based practices related to academic instruction, transition and behavioral management for students with disabilities in school settings.
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SPE 400 - Psychology & Education of Exceptional Children 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Gold card. An introduction to exceptional children focusing on characteristics, approaches and policies relating to their education and citizenship.
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SPE 401 - Systematic Interventions for Challenging Behaviors 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Gold card, SPE 400 , SPE 402 , SPE 430 , SPE 451 . Corequisite(s): SPE 401L , SPE 442 , SPE 442L . A specialized study in the use of behavioral approaches to manage behavior, both social and academic, of students with disabilities in the classroom.
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SPE 401L - Practicum Interventions for Challenging Behaviors 1 hr.
Prerequisite(s): Gold card, SPE 400 , SPE 402 , SPE 430 , SPE 451 . Corequisite(s): SPE 401 , SPE 442 , SPE 442L . In-depth clinical experiences in using the behavioral approach to manage behavior, both social and academic, of students with disabilities in the school environment.
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SPE 402 - Teaching Students with Diverse Needs 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore or higher standing. Methods course examining current and research-validated teaching strategies, materials, and methodology for students with diverse learning needs.
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SPE 403 - Educational Evaluation of Exceptional Children 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SPE 400 , SPE 402 , SPE 430 and SPE 498 . Corequisite(s): SPE 301, SPE 401 , SPE 331, SHS 431 . Current and research-validated issues relating to the assessment process, technical aspects of assessments, test interpretation and relevance to instructional programming.
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SPE 404 - Language and Literacy: Students with Disabilities 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Gold Card. This course focuses on the relationship between language and the acquisition of literacy skills for students with disabilities.
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SPE 405 - Early Intervention for Children with Special Needs 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore or higher standing. Overview of individualized programming for families and children (0-3) with special needs in their natural settings. Explores characteristics, assessments, and Early Intervention practices.
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SPE 410 - Literacy for Students with Disabilities 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Gold Card, SPE 400 , SPE 402 , SPE 404 , SPE 430 . Corequisite(s): SPE 410L , SPE 431 , SPE 431L . This course focuses on evidence-based teaching strategies and designing literacy lessons based on progress monitoring data.
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SPE 410L - Practicum: Literacy for Students w/Disabilities 1 hr.
Prerequisite(s): Gold Card, SPE 400 , SPE 402 , SPE 404 , SPE 430 . Corequisite(s): SPE 410 , SPE 431 , SPE 431L . This practicum is designed to facilitate the development, implementation, and progress monitoring of literacy lessons.
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SPE 411L - Practicum: Math for Students with Disabilities 1 hr.
Prerequisite(s): Gold card, SPE 400 , SPE 402 , SPE 404 , SPE 430 . Corequisite(s): SPE 411 . Application of mathematics strategies for students with disabilities in school settings.
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SPE 420 - Introduction to Severe/Low-Incidence Disabilities 3 hrs.
This course is designed to teach underlying philosophical and foundational bases for services for individuals with severe/low-incidence disabilities in a variety of settings and across the life span. Characteristics of the population as well as professional roles and responsibilities are discussed.
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SPE 421 - Program Development: Severe Disabilities 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SPE 420 . This course focuses on quality program development and planning for individuals with severe disabilities across all ages and life domains.
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SPE 422 - Skill Development Strategies: Severe Disabilities 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SPE 420 , SPE 421 . This course is designed to teach strategies for skill development of individuals with severe disabilities across all life domains.
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SPE 430 - Introduction to Mild/Moderate Disabilities 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore or higher standing. In-depth exploration of the social, emotional, physical, and learning characteristics of students with high-incidence disabilities.
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SPE 431 - Teaching Academics to Students with Disabilities 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Gold card, SPE 400 , SPE 402 , SPE 404 , SPE 430 . Corequisite(s): SPE 410 , SPE 410L , SPE 431L . Development of skills and knowledge needed by beginning special education teachers to teach general curriculum content to students with high-incidence disabilities.
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SPE 431L - Practicum: Teaching Academics 1 hr.
Prerequisite(s): Gold card, SPE 400 , SPE 402 , SPE 404 , SPE 430 . Corequisite(s): SPE 410 , SPE 410L , SPE 431 . In-depth clinical experience to develop skills and knowledge for teaching general curriculum content to students with high-incidence disabilities.
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SPE 440 - Introduction to Intellectual Disabilities 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore or higher standing. A study of social, emotional, physical, and intellectual characteristics of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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SPE 442 - Transition/Life Skills: Individuals with Disabilities 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Gold Card, SPE 400 , SPE 402 , SPE 430 . Corequisite(s): SPE 442L , SPE 451 , SPE 451L . Strategies for positive transitions to adulthood focusing on communication, self-determination, employment, daily living, and post-secondary education. Writing-intensive
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SPE 442L - Practicum: Transition/Life Skills 1hr.
Prerequisite(s): Gold card, SPE 400 , SPE 402 , SPE 430 , SPE 451 . Corequisite(s): SPE 442 . In-depth clinical experience to facilitate positive transitions to adulthood including communication, self-determination, employment, daily living and postsecondary education.
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SPE 451 - Classroom and School Management Systems/Strategies 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Gold card, SPE 400 , SPE 402 , SPE 430 . Corequisite(s): SPE 451L . Major theories of classroom management techniques for structuring classroom and school environments to promote beneficial learning and social behaviors.
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SPE 451L - Practicum for Classroom Management 1 hr.
Prerequisite(s): SPE 400 , SPE 402 , SPE 430 , Gold Card. Corequisite(s): SPE 451 . In depth clinical experience to facilitate of classroom management techniques.
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SPE 460 - Characteristics and Education of Gifted Students 3 hrs.
Study of gifted populations to include cognitive and affective characteristics, educational options and assessment procedures.
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SPE 461 - Instruction of High-Ability and Gifted Students 3 hrs.
Instructional strategies for maximizing the potential of high-ability and gifted students in traditional classroom settings.
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SPE 470 - Legal Aspects of Special Education 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Gold caed, SPE 400 . This course focuses on the legal and advocacy knowledge needed by special education teachers in today’s public and private schools.
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SPE 477 - Developmental Disabilities in Early Childhood 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore or higher standing. Interdisciplinary view of serving young children (ages 3-5) with developmental delays/disabilities, including etiology, evidence-based practices, law/policy, and ethics.
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SPE 478 - Specialized Studies in Developmental Disabilities 1-6 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore or higher standing required. Specialized study and skill acquisition in the area of developmental disabilities. Topics vary.
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SPE 480 - Student Teaching: Mild/Moderate Disabilities/Lower Grades 6 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Gold Card, completion of all required courses. Corequisite(s): SPE 482 . Student teaching in special education with students with mild/moderate disabilities in grades K-6. Capstone, Writing-intensive
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SPE 482 - Student Teaching Mild/Moderate Disabilities: Upper Grades 6 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Gold Card, completion of all required courses. Corequisite(s): SPE 480 . Student teaching in special education with students with mild/moderate disabilities in grades 7-12. Capstone, Writing-intensive
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SPE 492 - Special Problems in Special Education 1-3 hrs.
A consideration of special interest areas related to individuals with exceptionalities (students undertaking view of developmental delays/disabilities in infancy/early childhood including etiology, law/policy, ethics and early intervention). Senior Honors Project Students undertaking a Senior Honor project will enroll in SPE 492H.
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SPE 497 - Professional Collaboration in Disability Services 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore or higher standing. Study of the interdependent collaboration of relevant disciplines in training, service, and research for persons with disabilities.
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SPE 498 - Families of Individuals with Disabilities 3 hrs.
Interdisciplinary study of families of individuals with disabilities including theories and procedures for collaboration which leads to positive outcomes and mutual empowerment.
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SHS 201 - Introduction to Phonetics 3 hrs.
Students are introduced to various bases of speech and orthographic symbol systems.
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SHS 202 - Fundamentals of Speech and Hearing Sciences 3 hrs.
The basic principles concerning sound production and reception are presented. The relationship of these principles to the practice of speech pathology and audiology is established.
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SHS 202L - Fundamentals of Speech and Hearing Sciences Laboratory 1 hr.
The basic principles concerning sound production and reception are supplemented in laboratory exercises.
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SHS 211 - Introduction to Communication Disorders 3 hrs.
Students will learn basic foundational material regarding each aspect of Speech and Hearing Sciences.
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SHS 221 - Introduction to Audiology 3 hrs.
This course samples the entire field of audiology.
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SHS 301 - Language and Speech Development 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum overall 2.75 GPA. Reviews in-depth the latest developments in the contemporary language acquisition literature. Issues of acquisition will be addressed across the core of language.
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SHS 302 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Hearing Mechanism 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum overall 2.75 GPA. Form and function of the outer, middle, and inner ear and central auditory pathways.
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SHS 303 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum overall 2.75 GPA. Form and function of the respiratory system, the larynx, and the articulators.
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SHS 306 - Basic Neuroanatomy in Speech-Language Pathology 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SHS 302 , SHS 303 or permission of instructor. Minimum overall 2.75 GPA. This course examines the basic anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system.
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SHS 308 - Instrumentation in Speech and Hearing Science 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SHS 202 , SHS 202L or permission of instructor. Minimum overall 2.75 GPA. Students use basic clinical and research instruments in a controlled setting.
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SHS 311 - Clinical Assisting—Speech 1-3 hrs.
Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
Prerequisite(s): SHS 450 and minimum overall 2.75 GPA or permission of instructor. Clinical experience assisting speech-language pathology clinicians.
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SHS 312 - Clinical Assisting—Education of the Deaf 1-3 hrs.
Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education program. Minimum overall 2.75 GPA. Clinical experience assisting in education of the deaf. Working with master teachers and students who are deaf and hard-of-hearing.
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SHS 313 - Clinical Assisting—Audiology 1-3 hrs.
Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
Prerequisite(s): SHS 450 and minimum overall 2.75 GPA. Clinical experience assisting in audiology clinic.
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SHS 323 - Basic American Sign Language 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 and ENG 102 . Minimum overall 2.75 GPA. Introduction to conversational American Sign Language, its grammar and structure, including skills-building in fingerspelling and numbers.
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SHS 329 - Intermediate American Sign Language 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum overall 2.75 GPA. Continued learning of American Sign Language vocabulary and utilization of three-dimensional space in conversation.
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SHS 340 - Advanced American Sign Language 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum overall 2.75 GPA. Introduction to the sign language continuum and the use of signed English; lesson plans and/or presentations in American Sign Language and signed English, including fingerspelling, numbers and use of three-dimensional features.
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SHS 350 - Academic Signing: Science and Social Studies 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum overall 2.75 GPA. Students will learn science and social studies sign vocabulary, as well as methods of communicating these content area concepts.
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SHS 400 - Current Issues in Communication Disorders 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and a minimum overall 2.75 GPA. Provides opportunities for students to research current topics in communication disorders and present their findings in written and oral formats.
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