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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 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 Field Experience in SPE 3 hrs.
Exploration of career requirements and possibilities in special education through guest speakers, panel discussions, lecture and field trips.
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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.
This course is a specialized study in the use of the behavioral approach 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. 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 - General Teaching Methods in Special Education 3 hrs.
Methods course examining current and research-validated teaching strategies, materials and methodology for students with high-incidence disabilities.
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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.
This course focuses on language development and the relationship between language and reading acquisition for students with disabilities. Students will learn concepts central to typical and atypical language development; language achievements at different ages; concepts of emergent literacy, models of reading acquisition and skilled reading.
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SPE 405 - Early Intervention for Children with Special Needs 3 hrs.
Overview of characteristics and assessment of children birth to five years with special needs and individualized programming for children and their families in a range of settings.
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SPE 410 - Reading and Writing for Students with Disabilities 3 hrs.
This course focuses on explicit teaching procedures, direct instruction and instructional design principles that apply to reading and writing. Proficiency in the development of instructional lessons, monitoring of progress through curriculum-based measures and data-based decision-making is required.
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SPE 410L - Practicum: Reading & Writing for Students w/Disabilities 1 hr.
Prerequisite(s): Gold Card. Application of reading and writing strategies for students with disabilities in school settings.
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SPE 411 - Mathematics for Students with Disabilities 3 hrs.
This course focuses on explicit teaching procedures, direct instruction and instructional design principles that apply to mathematics. Proficiency in the development of instructional lessons, monitoring of progress through curriculum-based measures and data-based decision-making is required.
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SPE 411L - Practicum: Math for Students with Disabilities 1 hr.
Prerequisite(s): Gold Card. 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 High-Incidence Disabilities 3 hrs.
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.
This course will develop the 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. 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 442 - Transition/Life Skills: Individuals with Disabilities 3 hrs.
Philosophy, policy and methodology for positive transitions to adulthood focusing on communcation, self-determination, employment, daily living and post-secondary education. Writing-intensive
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SPE 442L - Practicum: Transition/Life Skills 1hr.
Prerequisite(s): SPE 121 , SPE 400 , SPE 402 , SPE 430 , Gold Card. Corequisite(s): For licensure majors, 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.
Major theories of classroom management techniques for structuring classroom and school environments to promote beneficial learning and social behaviors.
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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): Pre-requisites: SPE 121 , SPE 400 , SPE 402 , SPE 430 . 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.
Interdisciplinary view of developmental delays/disabilities in infancy/early childhood including etiology, law/policy, ethics and early intervention.
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SPE 478 - Specialized Studies in Developmental Disabilities 1-6 hrs.
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 DD Services 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Upper-level undergraduate students only. Study of the interdependent collaboration of relevant disciplines in training, service and research for persons with developmental 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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Speech and Hearing Sciences |
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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.
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.
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.
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. 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. 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 GPA greater than 3.0 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. 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 . 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 . 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.
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.
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.
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 2.25 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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SHS 410 - Intervention Language Disorders 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SHS 301 and minimum overall 2.25 GPA. Provides background information concerning current treatment procedures for the language problems of children with additional diagnoses.
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SHS 411 - Speech Sound Disorders 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SHS 201 , SHS 301 or permission of instructor; minimum overall 2.25 GPA. The basic concepts and theoretical knowledge that form the core for clinical decisions in remediation and assessment.
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SHS 412 - Assessment Procedures in Speech Pathology 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SHS 301 or permission of instructor; minimum overall 2.25 GPA. Philosophical views and theoretical issues of assessment. Evaluation procedures and the diagnostic session.
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SHS 421 - Aural Rehabilitation 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SHS 221 ; minimum overall 2.25 GPA. This course is an overview of the field of aural rehabilitation.
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SHS 422 - Teaching Students Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education program. This course focuses on teaching academics to students who are deaf and hard-of-hearing, and non-academic components of instruction.
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SHS 425 - Psycho-Social Factors Associated with Hearing Impairment 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor; minimum overall 2.25 GPA. Examination of hearing loss effects on person’s educational, psychological, and vocational adjustment. Writing Intensive (WI).
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SHS 428 - Clinical Audiology I 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SHS 221 , minimum overall 2.25 grade point average GPA. Basic concepts in acoustics, calibration, audiological equipment, pure tone air and bone conduction testing, masking, and speech audiometry.
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SHS 430 - Speech Pathology and the Hearing Impaired Child 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum overall 2.25 GPA. Students will acquire knowledge necessary to identify varying types of hearing loss and to make decisions regarding their implications.
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SHS 431 - Language Disorders I: Assessment of Children with Language Disorders 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SHS 301 ; minimum overall 2.25 GPA. Language disorders are considered within the perspectives of establishing appropriate clinical rationales.
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SHS 432 - Language Disorders II: Habilitation of Oral and Written Language Disorders 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SHS 301 ; minimum overall 2.25 GPA. The types and characteristics of a variety of disorders that result in impaired language and the instruments used to assess these disorders.
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SHS 433 - Language Development with Students Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3 hrs.
This course presents information on language development differences in children who are deaf and hard-of-hearing.
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SHS 435 - Oral/Aural Communication with Students Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3 hrs.
Students will construct objectives, activities, and materials to use with children who are deaf and hard-of-hearing.
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SHS 436 - Development of Literacy with Students Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SHS 433 or permission of instructor. Approaches for developing reading and writing skills with deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) students through a constructionist approach.
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SHS 450 - Student Teaching: Clinical Observation 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SHS 201 , SHS 211 , SHS 211 , SHS 301 , and SHS 431 or SHS 432 , or permission of instructor. Minimum overall 2.25 grade point average. Students observe speech-language pathology, audiology, and deaf education testing, and habilitation techniques with a variety of clients. Report writing, analysis of client behaviors, and session-planning are stressed. (Section 01 is audiology; section 02 is speech-language pathology.)
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SHS 451 - Classroom Management in the Deaf Education Setting 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education program. Techniques for structuring the classroom for promoting communication and learning for deaf and hard of hearing students: rights, responsibilities, and relationships in the classroom.
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SHS 492 - Special Problems 1-3 hrs.
Students, under the direction of an SHS faculty member, will develop and implement a research project in adherence with guidelines provided by the Honors College. Senior Honors Project (Student’s Senior Honors project.)
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SHS 495 - Student Teaching: Deaf 6 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. Intensive practicum in school setting covering full range of teaching responsibilities with a certified teacher of the deaf.
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SHS 496 - Student Teaching: Deaf 6 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. A continuation of SHS 495 . Intensive practicum in school setting covering full range of teaching responsibilities with a certified teacher of the deaf.
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SHS 497 - Professional Collaboration for Developmental Disability Services 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Upper-level undergraduate students only. Study of the interdependent contributions of relevant disciplines in training, service, and research.
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SHS 499 - British Studies: Comparative Problems in Speech and Hearing Sciences 3-6 hrs.
Studies offered in London, England, under the auspices of the Institute of Anglo-American Studies.
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Technical Occupational Education |
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TOE 441 - Foundations of Career and Technical Education 3 hrs.
A foundations course for teaching trade, technical and other vocational subjects.
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TOE 442 - Management of the Career and Technical Learning Environment 3 hrs.
Organization and management of students, equipment and physical facilities.
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