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Communication |
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COM 497 - Communication Internship Credit Hours: 3
Field training in communication.
Prerequisite(s) COM 470 and 21 hours of communication courses, senior status, approval of the department chair, and 2.0 GPA overall and 2.5 GPA in the major
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Conducting |
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MCC 340 - Basic Conducting Credit Hours: 2
The fundamentals of choral and instrumental conducting with special emphasis placed upon rhythmic pattern recognition.
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MCC 360 - Choral Conducting for Middle and High School Credit Hours: 2
An emphasis on choral techniques for a variety of middle and high school choral ensembles. A review of appropriate choral literature is included.
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MCC 440 - Advanced Choral Conducting Credit Hours: 2
Advanced skills in choral conducting, including phonetics, score preparation, rehearsal techniques, and acoustics.
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MCC 460 - Instrumental Conducting for Middle and High School Credit Hours: 2
A study of advanced instrumental techniques, application to instrumental literature, and a study of advanced problems in instrumental conducting. A review of appropriate instrumental literature for middle and high school is included.
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Criminal Justice |
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CRJ 210 - Introduction to Criminology Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to nature of crime, crime causation, crime trends, and theories of crime.
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CRJ 220 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credit Hours: 3
A survey of agencies, processes, and subdivisions involved in and that make up the entirety of the criminal justice system, including courts, law enforcement , and corrections.
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CRJ 310 - Foundations and Theories of Criminal Justice Credit Hours: 3
A comparative analysis of theories of criminal justice as they have evolved and been applied in Western Civilization.
Prerequisite(s) CRJ 220
Writing Intensive Yes
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CRJ 320 - Introduction to Corrections Credit Hours: 3
The historical development and evolution of punishment, correctional institutions and practice, and community corrections.
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CRJ 330 - Introduction to Police Administration Credit Hours: 3
An examination of the organization and administration of law enforcement functions.
Prerequisite(s) CRJ 220
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CRJ 340 - Criminal Investigation Credit Hours: 3
Principles of fundamental criminal investigation, including crime scene evidence collection and preservation, interrogation techniques, and surveillance.
Prerequisite(s) CRJ 220
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CRJ 350 - Juvenile Justice Credit Hours: 3
Survey of the history and development of juvenile courts, evolution of English common law relative to children.
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CRJ 355 - Gangs and Deviant Behavior Credit Hours: 3
A historical survey of street gangs and other deviant groups in America. Students will obtain a working knowledge of street gangs.
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CRJ 360 - Criminal Law Credit Hours: 3
Elements and principal rules of criminal liability particularly as it relates to the law enforcement function.
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CRJ 361 - Constitutional Law Credit Hours: 3
An analysis of recent appellate and U. S. Supreme Court decisions as they bear on criminal justice practice. Impact of current and future legal considerations.
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CRJ 380 - Forensic Science, Drug Identification Credit Hours: 3
An overview of the forensic properties and identification of drug properties. Designed to acquaint students with a wide range of illicit street drugs, prescription drugs, and over the counter drugs used in making illegal drugs.
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CRJ 420 - Criminal Justice Research Credit Hours: 3
Overview of research methods in criminal justice, formulation and testing of hypotheses, sampling, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data.
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CRJ 431 - Homeland Security I—Domestic Threats Credit Hours: 3
The prevention of threats and response to acts of domestic terrorism is emphasized including the criminal justice system’s role in homeland security.
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CRJ 432 - Homeland Security II—International Threats Credit Hours: 3
The prevention of threats and response to acts of international terrorism is emphasized including the criminal justice system’s role in homeland security.
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CRJ 433 - Cybernetics, Security, and Law Enforcement Credit Hours: 3
An exploration of electronic technology in the criminal justice system, including the uses of technology in crime and the role of technology in law enforcement.
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CRJ 434 - Institutional Security Management Credit Hours: 3
An examination of the challenges of maintaining safety and security in institutional settings, including educational institutions.
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CRJ 440 - Evidence, Search and Seizure Credit Hours: 3
Rules of evidence; criminal procedure in arrest, search, and seizure. Supreme Court and 5th Circuit Court of Appeals decisions affecting law enforcement are closely analyzed.
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CRJ 450 - Comparative Criminal Justice Credit Hours: 3
Contrasts and similarities between American and European criminal justice systems.
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CRJ 460 - Media and the Criminal Justice System Credit Hours: 3
A study of how the media interacts with and influences both the criminal justice system and the public’s perception of crime.
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CRJ 470 - Cold Case Investigations Credit Hours: 3
An immersive learning opportunity for criminal justice students regarding cold case investigations.
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CRJ 497 - Criminal Justice Internship Credit Hours: 3-6
The student gains practical experience in a criminal justice agency under the supervision of qualified personnel.
Prerequisite(s) Must be a criminal justice major with senior status
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CRJ 498 - Senior Capstone Seminar, Critical Issues in Criminal Justice Credit Hours: 3
Analysis and discussion of topics relating to crime and justice in America as conveyed by required CRJ courses.
Prerequisite(s) Must be a criminal justice major with senior status
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Dance |
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DAN 101 - Ballet Technique I Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the basic technique of classical ballet.
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DAN 102 - Dance History I Credit Hours: 1
A review of movement and dance in society from early civilizations to the nineteenth century.
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DAN 103 - Dance Improvisation I Credit Hours: 1
An exploration of movement of the individual body using formal and informal improvisational movement techniques.
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DAN 105 - Production Credit Hours: 1
A production process through which students will take an active roll in one or more of the many jobs required in a performance production including but not limited to rehearsal director, front of house manager, usher, ticket sales, lighting, sound, costume design and production, props, gel changer, stage manager, and back stage manager.
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DAN 110 - Company Credit Hours: 1
A performance process beginning with a thorough audition of the student’s technical and performing skills as they apply to dance; placement in the cast of at least one dance piece with either a student, instructor, or guest artist acting as choreographer; rigorous rehearsal process including but not limited to weekly rehearsals, spacing rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and dress rehearsals; and performance in a production that is fully lit and costumed, advertised with printed materials, and presented alongside a printed program listing the student’s name.
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DAN 130 - Modern Technique I Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to modern dance technique.
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DAN 170 - Dance Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
A review of the history of dance and an introduction to basic movement techniques.
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DAN 180 - Dance in Music Therapy Credit Hours: 2
A review of dance exercises appropriate for use in music therapy.
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DAN 181 - Dance in Music Theatre Credit Hours: 2
Review of dance in music theatre beginning in the twentieth century and an introduction to the dance techniques involved.
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DAN 182 - Dance in Music Ministries Credit Hours: 2
A review of liturgical dance and the application of dance in church music ministries.
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DAN 190 - Freshman Repertory Credit Hours: 1
An introduction to the process of rehearsing and performing a piece of original dance choreography.
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DAN 191 - Elective/Rotational Dance Technique Credit Hours: 1
A yearly rotation of dance technique classes including, but not limited to liturgical (religious), jazz, tap, hiphop, Broadway, pointe, character, African, yoga, and pilates.
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DAN 201 - Ballet Technique I/II Credit Hours: 3
An extension and exploration of ballet technique.
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DAN 203 - Dance Improvisation II Credit Hours: 1
An exploration of movement of the individual body as it relates to groups and contact improvisation techniques.
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DAN 210 - Dance Theatre Company Credit Hours: 1
A performance process beginning with a thorough audition of the student’s technical and performing skills as they apply to the music theatre show being auditioned; placement in the performing cast of the show with dancing requirements; rigorous rehearsal process including but not limited to weekly rehearsals, spacing rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and dress rehearsals; and performance in a production that is fully lit and costumed, advertised with printed materials, and presented alongside a printed program listing the student’s name.
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DAN 230 - Modern Technique I/II Credit Hours: 3
A review of various forms of modern dance technique.
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DAN 498 - The Business of Music Theatre Credit Hours: 1
A study of the standard business practices of professional singer-actors.
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Early Childhood Education |
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ECE 311 - Birth-5 Instructional Strategies Credit Hours: 3
Knowledge and skills necessary for implementing developmentally appropriate practices in programs serving children birth to age five. Three hours lecture/discussion.
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ECE 315 - Human Development Birth–Five Years Credit Hours: 3
Child development theories. Physical, cognitive, psychosocial development of the child, conception to five years of age. Diversity issues affecting development addressed. Three hours lecture/discussion.
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ECE 411 - Administering Early Childhood Programs Credit Hours: 3
Examines diverse early care and education settings and their influence on child development. Emphasis on program planning and administration in early childhood settings. One hour per week of observation required.
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ECE 430 - Assessing Young Children Credit Hours: 3
In-depth study of assessment and evaluation of young children and early childhood environments for the purpose of planning developmentally appropriate instructional programs and environments for young children (birth-five). Strategies for gathering and recording information about children, including families and other professionals in the assessment process, and evaluation of environments are emphasized. Three hours lecture/discussion. One hour per week of field experience required.
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ECE 445 - Preschool Practicum Credit Hours: 3
Advanced information and skills working with three- and four-year olds.Lab interaction with children; planning and implementation of curriculum. Three hours laboratory plus two-hour seminar per week.
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ECE 446 - Infant and Toddler Practicum Credit Hours: 3
Advanced knowledge and skills for working with infants and toddlers (birth-three). Lab participation involving interactions with children as well as planning and implementing curriculum required. A three-hour laboratory and a two-hour seminar per week.
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Economics |
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ECO 201 - Principles of Economics I—Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
A view of the economy as a whole with emphasis on national income accounting, employment theory, fiscal and monetary policy, and international trade.
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ECO 202 - Principles of Economics II—Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
A course emphasizing microeconomics. An exploration of the mechanics of demand, supply, and the pricing of products and resources by individual firms.
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ECO 301 - Intermediate Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
A course in aggregate economic analysis planned to provide a detailed, comprehensive study of modern macroeconomic theory.
Prerequisite(s) ECO 201 and ECO 202
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ECO 307 - Money and Banking Credit Hours: 3
A study of monetary and banking principles and practices, business cycles and banking systems problems of social policy, and international banking since World War II.
Prerequisite(s) ECO 201 or consent of instructor
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ECO 405 - International Trade Credit Hours: 3
A study into the theory of international trade, commercial policy, and economic integration.
Prerequisite(s) Successful completion of ECO 201 and ECO 202
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Education Admission to teacher education is required for enrollment in any 400 level education class.
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EDU 150 - Development of Academic Skills for Educators Credit Hours: 1
A development of a basic measure of academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. This course is designed to provide comprehensive preparation for assessments that measure the skills and content knowledge of candidates entering the teacher preparation programs.
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EDU 300 - Introduction and Foundations of Education Credit Hours: 2
An overview of the teaching profession with emphasis on functions of the school, school policies, school law, and the effects of court decisions on educational practice. Satisfies the writing intensive course requirement.
Writing Intensive Yes
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EDU 300.1 - Pre-Teaching Field Experience Credit Hours: 1
A 24 hour field experience in a local school taken concurrently with EDU 300 . Transfer students must take this course for one-hour credit if field experiences were not required.
Grade: Pass/Fail grade
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EDU 325 - Technology in Education Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide an overview of concepts and terminology related to technology in education. The student is given hands-on experiences using technology including understanding of the Internet.
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EDU 345 - Social Studies in the Elementary School Credit Hours: 3
The scope and sequence of the elementary social studies curriculum is examined. An emphasis is placed on the development of concepts and generalizations appropriate for the elementary child. A field experience in an elementary school is a component of this course.
Prerequisite(s) social science core (3 hours of field experience)
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EDU 346 - Science in the Elementary School Credit Hours: 3
An integrated approach to teaching science through discovery and hands-on experiences is examined. A field experience in an elementary school is a component of this course.
Prerequisite(s) Science core (3 hours of field experience)
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EDU 355 - Solidifying Teaching Knowledge and Skills Credit Hours: 1
This course provides coverage of the concepts and theories of learning and teaching in teacher preparation. This class would provide comprehensive preparation for assessments that measure the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of teacher candidates ready for the teaching profession.
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EDU 372 - Survey of the Exceptional Child Credit Hours: 3
A study of individuals with exceptionalities from the gifted to the profoundly disabled. Includes a multicultural component which explores the diverse ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of students and techniques for providing an effective relevant education. (8 hours of field experience)
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EDU 409 - Principles of Early Childhood Credit Hours: 3
An in-depth study of the theory, organization, curriculum, and development of early childhood programs with an emphasis on Mississippi kindergarten guidelines.
Prerequisite(s) EDR 308, 311, and admission to teacher education. (4 hours of field experience in pre-k/k clasrooms).
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EDU 413 - Mathematics in the Elementary School Credit Hours: 3
Methodology based on current research and practice is explored using an NCTM Standards-based program with an emphasis on mathematical understandings, using manipulatives, and acquiring problem-solving skills. A field experience in an elementary school is a component of this course.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 116 , MAT 131 , MAT 316 and admission to teacher education (20 hours of field experience)
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EDU 436 - Classroom Management Credit Hours: 3
This course provides information to help students develop pro-active strategies to manage the classroom environment and student behavior. Emphasis is placed on students’ development of a personal and unique classroom management plan.
Prerequisite(s) Admission to Teacher Education
Writing Intensive Yes
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EDU 440 - Kindergarten Education and Practicum Credit Hours: 3
A study of appropriate educational practices and programs in kindergarten with an emphasis on Mississippi guidelines. The class includes seminars and teaching experiences in a local kindergarten class.
Prerequisite(s) EDR 308 , EDR 311 , and admission to teacher education (30+ hours of field experience)
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EDU 446 - Teaching in the Secondary School Credit Hours: 3
The study of methods and problems related to teaching in the student’s major field.
Prerequisite(s) Admission to teacher education
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EDU 450 - Tests, Measurements, and Evaluation Credit Hours: 3
The study of testing, measuring and evaluating student learning with both criterion-referenced and norm-referenced assessments.
Prerequisite(s) Admission to teacher education
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EDU 460 - Organizational Procedures for Special Education Credit Hours: 3
This course addresses organizational procedures of special education as required by the Mississippi State Department of Education. In addition, legislative and court decisions associated with special education are covered. This class may be online enhanced.
Prerequisite(s) EDU 372 and admission to teacher education
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EDU 463 - Learning Disabilities Credit Hours: 3
This course is an overview of the field of learning disabilities including historical development, theoretical research bases, and social, emotional, physical and learning characteristics. This class may be online enhanced.
Prerequisite(s) EDU 372 and admission to teacher education
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EDU 464 - Teaching the Individuals with Learning Disabilities Credit Hours: 3
This course addresses basic assessment procedures, selection and utilization of instructional methods, materials, and individual programming for individuals with specific learning disabilities.
Prerequisite(s) EDU 372 and EDU 463 and admission to teacher education
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EDU 468 - Intellectual Disabilities Credit Hours: 3
This course is an overview of intellectual disabilities including definitional perspectives, etiology and syndromes, theoretical research bases, and social, emotional, physical, and intellectual characteristics. This class may be online enhanced.
Prerequisite(s) EDU 372 and admission to teacher education (2+ hours of field experience)
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EDU 469 - Teaching the Individuals with Mild Intellectual Disabilities Credit Hours: 3
This course addresses basic assessment procedures, selection and utilization of instructional methods, materials, and individualized programming for individuals with mild intellectual disabilities.
Prerequisite(s) EDU 372 and EDU 468 and admission to teacher education
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EDU 478 - The Teaching Residency I Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to implement theory, develop a philosophy of education, and foster professional growth and development through creation of a teacher performance assessment. This residence will be approximately 192 hours (24 eight-hour days) of supervised teaching experience in an approved school.
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EDU 483 - Student Teaching Internship in the Elementary School Credit Hours: 6-12
The student is assigned to an approved supervising teacher in a local school for 60 school days. Attendance at scheduled seminars is required.
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EDU 484 - Student Teaching Internship in the Secondary School Credit Hours: 6-12
The student is assigned to an approved supervising teacher in a local school for 60 school days. Attendance at scheduled seminars is required.
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EDU 496 - Student Teaching Internship in Special Subject Areas (Art, Health and Physical Education, and Music) Credit Hours: 6-12
The student is assigned to an approved supervising teacher in a local school for 60 school days. Attendance at scheduled seminars is required.
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Education in Reading Admission to teacher education is required for enrollment in any 400 level education class.
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EDR 308 - Early Literacy Instruction I Credit Hours: 3
A study of concepts, materials, and teaching strategies for oral language development and systematic early reading and writing instruction, specific to concepts about print, phonemic awareness, and phonics. (16 hours of field experience)
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EDR 311 - Early Literacy Instruction II Credit Hours: 3
A study of concepts, materials, and teaching strategies for oral language development and systematic early reading and writing instruction, specific to vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. (16+ hours of field experience)
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EDR 344 - Literature for Children Credit Hours: 3
A study of the classic and current literature for children in print and non-print media. The integration of literature into the elementary school curriculum is emphasized. (4+ hours of field experience)
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EDR 407 - Communication in the Elementary School Credit Hours: 3
Emphasis is placed on helping the elementary teacher develop skill in teaching oral and written communication skills. The use of an integrated approach with an emphasis on children’s literature is stressed.
Prerequisite(s) EDR 308 , EDR 311 , EDU 345 , EDU 346 These classes may be online enhanced (8 hours of field experience)
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EDR 441 - Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Disabilities Credit Hours: 3
A study of the diagnosis and remediation of reading disabilities. Students diagnose and evaluate the skills of an individual child in a clinical setting and develop and carry out a plan of remediation based on the diagnosis.
Prerequisite(s) EDR 308 , EDR 311 , and admission to teacher education (28 hours of field experience)
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EDR 474 - Reading in the Middle and Secondary School Credit Hours: 3
The development of reading skills in the content areas is explored. Emphasis is on helping the middle and secondary school student read more effectively.
Prerequisite(s) Admission to teacher education (16+ hours of field experience)
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Elementary Special Education Admission to teacher education is required for enrollment in any 400 level education class.
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ESE 460 - Organizational Procedures for Special Education Credit Hours: 3
This course addresses organizational procedures of special education as required by the Mississippi State Department of Education. In addition, legislative and court decisions associated with special education are covered.
Prerequisite(s) EDU 372
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ESE 463 - Learning Disabilities Credit Hours: 3
This course is an overview of the field of learning disabilities including historical development, theoretical research bases, and social, emotional, physical and learning characteristics.
Prerequisite(s) EDU 372
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ESE 464 - Teaching the Individuals with Learning Disabilities Credit Hours: 3
This course addresses basic assessment procedures, selection and utilization of instructional methods, materials, and individual programming for individuals with specific learning disabilities.
Prerequisite(s) EDU 372 and ESE 463
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ESE 468 - Intellectual Disabilities Credit Hours: 3
This course is an overview of intellectual disabilities including definitional perspectives, etiology and syndromes, theoretical research bases, and social, emotional, physical, and intellectual characteristics.
Prerequisite(s) EDU 372 (2 hours of field experience)
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ESE 469 - Teaching the Individuals with Mild Intellectual Disabilities Credit Hours: 3
This course addresses basic assessment procedures, selection and utilization of instructional methods, materials, and individualized programming for individuals with mild intellectual disabilities.
Prerequisite(s) EDU 372 and ESE 468
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English |
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ENG 100 - Skills in English Credit Hours: 3
A course in basic English grammar, mechanics and usage, including practice in essay writing. Placement determined by results of English diagnostic examination. May not be substituted for ENG 101 or ENG 102 nor used for core curriculum requirements.
Grade: Pass/Fail
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ENG 101 - Composition Credit Hours: 3
A study of rhetorical principles and practices. Assigned reading and essays are required.
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ENG 101.8 - Composition Honors Credit Hours: 3
Critical readings of nonfiction texts with attention to rhetorical conventions aids students in development of written texts for a variety of audiences and purposes. Students apply appropriate conventions in composing personal, analytical, and persuasive texts. Students who enroll in this class must be participants in the honors program.
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ENG 102 - Research and Composition Credit Hours: 3
A course combining research techniques with intensive practice in composition skills.
Prerequisite(s) ENG 101 or ENG 101.8
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ENG 102.8 - Research and Composition Honors Credit Hours: 3
Students apply appropriate strategies in conducting and reporting research, developing logical arguments, and analyzing a variety of literary genres. Students who enroll in this class must be participants in the honors program.
Prerequisite(s) ENG 101 or ENG 101.8
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ENG 211 - World Literature I Credit Hours: 3
A survey of the major works of literature beginning with the Greek classics and ending with the late Renaissance.
Prerequisite(s) ENG 101 or ENG 101.8 and ENG 102 or ENG 102.8
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ENG 212 - World Literature II Credit Hours: 3
A survey of major works of literature beginning with the Age of Enlightenment and ending with the Modern Age.
Prerequisite(s) ENG 101 or ENG 101.8 and ENG 102 or ENG 102.8
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ENG 300 - Introduction to Creative Writing Credit Hours: 3
A study of artistic techniques in selected masterpieces of short fiction, drama, poetry, or essay. Students submit original works following the review of each literary genre.
Prerequisite(s) ENG 211 or ENG 212
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ENG 303 - American Literature I Credit Hours: 3
A study of literature from the Colonial, Early National, and Romantic periods.
Prerequisite(s) ENG 211 or ENG 212
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ENG 304 - American Literature II Credit Hours: 3
A study of literature from the Realist through the Post-Modernist periods.
Prerequisite(s) ENG 211 or ENG 212
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ENG 306 - Expository Writing Credit Hours: 3
Rhetorical principles and practice in writing prose such as description, literary analysis, familiar essay, narration, etc.
Prerequisite(s) ENG 211 or ENG 212
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