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COM 361 - Communication Research Credit Hours: 3
An examination of the applied role of communication research methods in a variety of contemporary organizations. Emphasizes critical evaluation of communication research literature based on both quantitative and qualitative methods.
Writing Intensive Yes
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COM 362 - Mass Communication Research Credit Hours: 3
Basic mass communication research design and methods including surveys, content analysis, longitudinal studies, experimental studies, and statistics.
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COM 375 - Phonetics and Voice and Diction Credit Hours: 3
A study of the International Phonetic Alphabet, improvement of voice and diction, limited consideration of voice science.
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COM 400 - Classical Rhetoric Credit Hours: 3
An examination of rhetorical theory in Western culture including Greek, Roman, Medieval, Western Europe, and the re-emergence of rhetoric in the United States during the twentieth century.
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COM 402 - Small Group Communication Credit Hours: 3
Consideration of the problems and techniques for leaders and participants in small-group settings.
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COM 410 - Political Communication Credit Hours: 3
Historical and critical study of leading political speakers, their speeches, and philosophies. Special attention is given to presidential communication.
Same As PSC 410
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COM 415 - Senior Seminar Credit Hours: 3
A capstone course aimed at demonstrating proficiency in oral delivery and communication research through the production of a final research project. Course topics will change on the schedule of the class rotation.
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COM 420 - Forensics Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Practical experience as a member of the university debate team and/or as a participant in individual speech events competition.
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COM 421 - Forensics Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Practical experience as a member of the university debate team and/or as a participant in individual speech events competition.
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COM 422 - Communication Practicum Credit Hours: 1
Practical experience in one of the following areas: 1) as a member of The Cobbler staff in production of the university newspaper, 2) as a member of The Crusader staff in production of the university yearbook, 3) in an assigned position for online or visual design projects as assigned by instructor.
1-6 hours
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COM 440 - Media Ethics and Law Credit Hours: 3
A study of responsibilities facing communication professionals, focusing on the craft of ethical decision-making. In addition, this course will involve a study of legal issues that impact media in light of freedom of the press in America and the U. S. legal system, including discussion of key cases in media law.
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COM 460 - Case Studies in Public Relations Credit Hours: 3
A case study approach to solving public relations problems, examining issues of organizational image, internal and external audiences, media relations and public affairs.
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COM 470 - Public Relations Campaigns Credit Hours: 3
Principles and practices of planning and conducting a public relations campaign, including research techniques, objectives, programming strategies and evaluation.
Prerequisite(s) COM 225 , COM 325
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COM 475 - Electronic Journalism/Production Workshop Credit Hours: 3
Capstone class, preparation for entering the market, including portfolio production.
Prerequisite(s) COM 206 , COM 240 , COM 313
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COM 483 - Seminar in Mass Communication Credit Hours: 3
Explores topical issues in mass communication.
Writing Intensive Yes
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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: 3
A review of movement and dance in society from early civilizations to the nineteenth century.
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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 106 - 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 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 and movement exercises, techniques, and modalities appropriate for use in music therapy.
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DAN 181 - Dance in Music Theatre Credit Hours: 2
A review of dance and dance techniques in music theatre beginning in the twentieth century.
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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 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 202 - Ballet Technique II Credit Hours: 3
A continued introduction to the technique of classical ballet.
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DAN 204 - Dance History II Credit Hours: 3
A review of the development of modern, post-modern, and contemporary dance and other dance styles from the nineteenth century to present.
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DAN 205 - Dance Improvisation Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1
An exploration of the movement of the individual body using formal and informal improvisational movement techniques; an exploaration of movement of individual body as it relates to groups and contact improvisaion techniques.
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DAN 231 - Modern Technique II Credit Hours: 3
A continued introduction to modern dance technique and review of various forms of modern dance technique.
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DAN 250 - Dance Choreography I Credit Hours: 3
A review of various movement potentials in the individual body as well as the potential for movement to be manipulated using devices and dynamics.
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DAN 260 - Dance Choreography II Credit Hours: 3
A review of various movement potential in groups of people and in different styles of dance.
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DAN 301 - Ballet Technique III Credit Hours: 3
An in depth review of classical ballet technique at the intermediate and advanced level with an emphasis on performance.
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DAN 303 - Movement Methodologies Credit Hours: 2
A review of various movement methodologies, how they apply to the individual body, and how they apply to dance performance, choreography, and pedagogy.
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DAN 310 - Teaching Methodologies Credit Hours: 2
An introdeuction to the methods of teaching dance and how to write and apply different types of dance curriculums.
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DAN 330 - Modern Technique III Credit Hours: 3
An intermediate study of modern dance technique and performance with an emphasis on performance.
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DAN 340 - Choreography Project Credit Hours: 1
A choreography process through which all dance degree students on track to graduate present original choreography, with students enrolled in Dance Company or Dance Theatre Company, in a full-length dance concert after a rehearsal period of one term.
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DAN 391 - Dance 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 392 - 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 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 401 - Ballet Technique IV Credit Hours: 3
A rigorous pre-professional review of challenging technique, performance, and individual artistry within the world of classical ballet.
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DAN 430 - Modern Technique IV Credit Hours: 3
A study of modern dance technique and performance at the pre-professional level.
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DAN 450 - Senior Capstone Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to concepts of professional dance fieldwork.
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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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ABA 381 - Basic Principles in Applied Behavior Analysis Credit Hours: 3 hours
This course covers the basic principles and terminology used in the field of behavior analysis. Essential principles such as stimulus function, stimulus action, effect on behavior (positive/negative reinforcement and positive/negative punishment) as well as reinforcement schedules and extinction are examined to establish the foundations of the practice of ABA.
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ABA 382 - Advanced Principles in Applied Behavior Analysis Credit Hours: 3 hours
This course provides adavanced insight into the basic principles and terminology used in the field of behavior analysis. Essential principles such as stimulus function, stimulus action, effect on behavior (positive/negative reinforcement and positive/negative punishment) as well as reinforcement schedules and extinction are further examined to establish a heightened foundation fo the practice of ABA.
Prerequisite(s) ABA 381
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ABA 383 - Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis Credit Hours: 3 hours
This course covers the ethical codes and expectation to adherence to this code as outlined by the Behavioral Analyst Certification Board (BACB) as it applies to BCaBA’s in both clinical and research settings.
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ABA 481 - Research Applications in ABA Credit Hours: 3 hours
This course covers single-subject behavior analytic methodology for research, which is the foundation research model for ABA. In addition, this course covers ethics of research with human subjects and the institutional review process. This course includes as significant research project.
Prerequisite(s) ABA 383
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ABA 482 - Behavioral Assessment in Applied Behavior Analysis Credit Hours: 3 hours
This course covers functional behavior assessment methodologies, applications of findings, and best practices to optimize the results of the process. This course also includes a significant amount of practice in a variety of functional behavioral assessment instruments.
Prerequisite(s) ABA 481
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ABA 483 - Behavioral Intervention in Applied Behavior Analysis Credit Hours: 3 hours
Thi course covers common behavior analysis interventions and best practices that apply to the delivery of intervention. This includes gaining proficiency in differential reinforcement, all reinforcement based procedures, mand training, discrete trial training and non-contingent reinforcement, as well as effective implementation of technique.
Prerequisite(s) ABA 482
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ABA 497 - Ethics, Supervision, and Management in the Field of Applied Behavior Analysis Credit Hours: 2 hours
Field practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis that provides hands-on implementation and proficiency, building of techniques, strategies, and best practices.
Prerequisite(s) ABA 483
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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 402 - STEM Methods I Credit Hours: 3
STEM Methods I will explore science and engineering while integrating technology as human activities through studying the values, assumptions, major paradigms, and purposes of these activities to understand similarities and difference among the disciplines. Connections to effective STEM instruction will be made including inquiry-based learning, integrating STEM disciplines, and teaching the natures of the STEM disciplines. Through course activities, students will come to understand the role of Science and Engineering Practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas as put forward in the K-12 Framework for Science Education. Undergraduate Focus: Complete practicum observation hours and begin portfolio project.
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EDU 403 - STEM Methods II Credit Hours: 3
STEM Methods II is designed to foster implementation of inquiry through the lens of STEM teacher actions which promote the building of scientific understanding. The teacher actions of focus will include implementing inquiry and phenomena-based learning, addressing student misconceptions, facilitating questions and discourse, utilizing assessment, and building scientific literacy, establishing cooperative learning, integrating technology, and connecting learning outside the classroom.
Prerequisite(s) EDU 402
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EDU 404 - Practices and Implementation of STEM Credit Hours: 3
Students will apply teaching models such as problem- and project- based learning to plan lessons around engineering and technological design outcomes. Discussion of these models will focus on how to develop students’ understanding of concepts and create lessons through which students apply this knowledge in novel ways and/or to solve problems. Candidates will put into practice methods to increase student engagement with Science and Engineering Practices through the following: cultivating scientific investigations, developing engineering solutions, fostering data utilization, implementing project-based learning, developing scientific explanations, and promoting scientific argumentation.
Prerequisite(s) EDU 403
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EDU 405 - Creating a STEM Culture Credit Hours: 3
The culmination of all learning and research will take place during this course through the completion of portfolio and STEM requirements. Candidates will be provided a research focus based upon learning in previous courses including specific indicators and then asked to collect data that helps determine the level of implementation. They must also say what steps or suggestions must be considered in order to help move the quality of implementation towards greater levels of STEM implementation according to a provided rubric.
Prerequisite(s) EDU 404
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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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