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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of BusinessDepartment of Accounting and Finance0ACCT3950HETHICS, JUDGMENT, AND DECISION MAKING3An honors course to help students answer the question, "What's the right thing to do?" In addition, students will explore the question, "Once I know what to do, how can I summon organizational support to help me act in accordance with my intentions?" The course will involve the study of theoretical perspectives on ethics and the application of those perspectives in business and accounting. Open to all majors.Active status in the University Honors Program or permission of department headOpen to all majors.["Spring"]["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of Visual Art + Design0ART1240BASIC DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY3This course provides a technical foundation in photography using the traditional darkroom. Students are introduced to analogue techniques and equipment, learn to develop film and produce black and white prints. Assignments and critiques familiarize students with the importance of this equipment in contemporary practice as well as the history of the medium. Emphasis is placed on the connection between content and technique with a development of personal vision.ART 1220 or permission of department headA laboratory fee is required for this course.["Fall","Spring"]["Laboratory"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of Visual Art + Design0ART1520INTERMEDIATE 2/D DESIGN3CART 1113, Art Structure/2-D DesignContinuation of design techniques including color characteristics, intervals, and mixtures. Six hours of studio a week.ART 1510A laboratory fee is required for this course.["Fall","Spring"]["Laboratory"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of Visual Art + Design0ART2810BASIC PAINTING3Introduction to painting techniques, canvas preparation, and basic framing. Six studio hours per week.ART 1110A laboratory fee is required for this course.["Fall"]["Laboratory"]33Art Minor
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of Visual Art + Design0ART3830INTERMEDIATE PAINTING3A combined study of the materials and techniques of painting with emphasis on innovative approaches to content and form. Six hours of studio a week.ART 2810 and ART 2990 or permission of department headA laboratory fee is required for this course.["Fall","Spring"]["Laboratory"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of Visual Art + Design0ART3880SPECIAL TOPICS-DRAWING AND PAINTING3An in-depth exploration of specific topics relating to drawing and/or painting. Content will change from semester to semester. Six hours of studio a week.ART 2990 or permission of department headCourse may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours with varying topics.["Laboratory"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of Visual Art + Design0ART4110SENIOR PROJECT: DRAWING3An intensive study in drawing or related two-dimensional media intended to develop independence, professionalism and a personal vision in drawing. Six studio hours a week.ART 3110 or permission of department headA laboratory fee is required for this course.Course may be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours.["Fall","Spring"]["Laboratory"]3326
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of Visual Art + Design0ART4150SENIOR PROJECT: CERAMICS3Intense study of advanced studio problems in clay with emphasis on development of professionalism and high performance.ART 3150 or permission of department headCourse may be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours.["Summer","Fall","Spring"]["Laboratory"]3326
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of Visual Art + Design0ART4210SENIOR PROJECTS PHOTOGRAPHY3This course teaches students to develop a long-term body of work. Students will shape and edit their project with the aid of targeted reading and writing assignments, research on the history of art and bi-weekly classroom critiques. Each student will ultimately create an exhibition quality portfolio, a selection of which will be featured in his or her senior exhibition. An emphasis will also be placed on career development and professional practice. The two sections of ART 4210 required for the Photography concentration must be taken consecutively. Six hours of studio per week.ART 3210 or permission of department headA laboratory fee is required for this course.Course may be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours.["Fall","Spring"]["Laboratory"]3326
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of Visual Art + Design0ART4260INTERNSHIP: PHOTOGRAPHY3Field placement within the photography industry will be implemented under the direct supervision of a professional staff member. This internship will give the student practical experience with the realities of the profession.ART 4210 and permission of department head["Summer","Fall","Spring"]["Internship"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of Visual Art + Design0ART4330SENIOR PROJECT:SCULPTURE3This course is an intense involvement with a particular sculptural idea resulting in an ambitious body of work for the senior exhibition. Six hours of studio a week.ART 3340 and permission of department headA laboratory fee is required for this course.["Summer","Fall","Spring"]["Laboratory"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of Visual Art + Design0ART4560INTERNSHIP: THEATRE DESIGN3Temporary field placement within the theatre, film or television industry implemented and supervised by program coordinator or another professional faculty member. This assignment will provide the student with hands-on experience and networking opportunities that come with professional work in the field.THEA 1310, THEA 2310 and permission of department head["Summer","Fall","Spring"]["Internship"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of Visual Art + Design0ART4660INTERNSHIP:GRAPHIC DESIGN3Field placement within the design industry will be implemented, under the direct supervision of a professional staff member. This assignment will give the student a hands-on experience with the realities of the profession.ART 4610 and permission of program coordinator["Summer","Fall","Spring"]["Internship"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of Visual Art + Design0ART4830SENIOR PROJECT:PAINTING3An intensive study in painting or related two-dimensional media intended to develop independence and professionalism. Six studio hours per week.ART 3840 or permission of department headCourse may be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours.["Fall","Spring"]["Laboratory"]3326
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of Visual Art + Design0ART4900SENIOR PROJECT: NEW MEDIA AND ANIMATION3An intensive study of new media intended to develop a cohesive body of computer-based artworks. Through individualized assignments and group critiques students will develop a body of work in one of the following areas: digitally based still imagery, advanced interactive artworks, digital video, motion graphics, 3-D animation, large-format imagery, or web based artworks. Students will work on developing a body of work for exhibition and application to graduate study or professional activity.ART 3900 or ART 3930 or ART 3940 or ART 3960 or ART 3970 or permission of the department headA laboratory fee is required for this course.Course may be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours.["Fall","Spring"]["Laboratory"]3326
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of Visual Art + Design0ART4970INTERNSHIP: NEW MEDIA AND ANIMATION3Field placement within the Animation, Film, Television or other industry related to New Media and Animation will be implemented under the direct supervision of a professional staff member. This internship will give the student hands-on experience with the realities of the profession.ART 4900 and permission of the department head["Internship"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of BusinessDepartment of Accounting and Finance0BLAW2320BUSINESS LAW3CBUS 2103, Business LawA study of the laws affecting the operation of businesses. Topics include commercial paper (checks, promissory notes, certificates of deposit, etc.), credit transactions and security devices (mortgages, pledges, liens, etc.), agency, and bankruptcy.Credit will not be given for both BLAW 2320 and BLAW 3330.["Fall","Spring"]["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Science and TechnologyDepartment of Computer Science0CMPS1200VISUAL PROGRAMMING3An introduction to visual programming using a modern visual programming language. Topics include programming fundamentals, such as variables, looping, and arrays, as well as graphical user interface (GUI), design and event driven programming.Registration in or prior credit for MATH 1610 or MATH 1750["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Science and TechnologyDepartment of Computer Science0CMPS2340INTRODUCTION TO APPLICATIONS OF DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS3A course for covering relational database basic structure, method of design, implementation, and manipulation. Student will design and implement a major database project using a production version database management system.["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Science and TechnologyDepartment of Computer Science0CMPS2730SOFTWARE FOR STORING AND ANALYZING DATA3Topics include methods for designing database schema and spreadsheet programs based on quantitative data analysis requirements; implementation of spreadsheet programs and database schema using integrated methodologies with visual languages and software packages.MATH 1750 or MATH 2410 and CMPS 1730 or permission of the department head["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Science and TechnologyDepartment of Computer Science0CMPS3330ADVANCED DESKTOP PUBLISHING AND MULTIMEDIA3Students will develop various informative and promotional materials. Emphasis will be on independent work, and developing concepts with outside clients when possible. Projects will include work with traditional print media as well as digital media.CMPS 2330Credit toward the degree will not be granted for Computer Science majors.["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Science and TechnologyDepartment of Computer Science0CMPS3350ADVANCED WEB PUBLISHING3Topics include using a variety of markup languages and scripting techniques for both server and client WWW applications.CMPS 2350 and one introductory programming course or permission of department head["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Science and TechnologyDepartment of Computer Science0CMPS5910Special Topics1 - 3Special topics in computer science that are appropriate for major electives in the Scientific and Data Science concentrations. Any combination of CMPS 4910/CMPS 5910, CMPS 4930/CMPS 5930, and CMPS 4940/CMPS 5940 may be taken for up to 9 hours of credit, provided that the specific topics are different.["Lecture"]13
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of Communication and Media Studies0COMM3200SCREENWRITING3In this course students will learn how to write a screenplay from concept to treatment, outline and completed short script. The focus will be on developing character arcs, story structure and screenwriting format. Students will learn to develop their creative voice and write for film and television.ENGL 1020["Lecture"]33Communication, BA, Creative Film and Television Concentration
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of Communication and Media Studies0COMM3290CREATING THE TELEVISION PILOT3In this course students will learn how to develop a serialized TV drama. The focus will be on developing long term storylines, what makes TV serials different from feature films, and the genres of TV drama. The focus will be on understanding leads and supporting characters, the recurring storyline, season, and the collaborative creative process of TV. Students will develop a show pitch and a pilot episode.ENGL 1020 and COMM 3200["Lecture"]33Communication, BA, Creative Film and Television Concentration
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of Communication and Media Studies0COMM4560SOCIAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN MASS COMMUNICATION3Mass media from an ethical viewpoint. Includes the theory of mass communication, media functions, and the process and effects of mass communication.Junior standing or permission of the department head["Lecture"]33Communication, BA, Creative Film and Television Concentration
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of Communication and Media Studies0COMM5170WEB PAGE COMMUNICATIONS AND DESIGN3The course deals with Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), design basics, and how the Web acts as a communication tool in today's business and social environment. This class teaches students Web page design and construction as it relates to the concepts of communication theory. Students will be required to have their own Internet Web account and construct a fully-functioning Web site that will be posted to the World Wide Web. This course will be offered in both an online and in-class format. Students will choose which format to take.["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of History and Political Science0CRMP4110HISTORIC PRESERVATION3Basic techniques and procedures in historic preservation.["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of History and Political Science0CRMP4310ARTS ADMINISTRATION OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS3This course will explore the management and organizational structure of non-profit organizations including museums, performing arts organizations, and historic and commemorative sites.Junior Standing or permission of the department head["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of History and Political Science0CRMP4910FIELD TRAINING3Should be taken concurrently with CRMP 4920 . Field placement in a cultural agency or organization under the direct supervision of a professional staff member. A weekly seminar will be conducted in conjunction with the placement.Senior standing and permission of program coordinatorShould be taken concurrently with CRMP 4920 .["Summer","Fall","Spring"]["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of History and Political Science0CRMP4920FIELD TRAINING3Should be taken concurrently with CRMP 4910 . Field placement in a cultural agency or organization under the direct supervision of a professional staff member. A weekly seminar will be conducted in conjunction with the placement.Senior standing and permission of program coordinatorShould be taken concurrently with CRMP 4910 .["Summer","Fall","Spring"]["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Science and TechnologyDepartment of Industrial and Engineering Technology0DDT1130ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING3Principles and practices of architectural drawing, terminology, and construction through residential planning and design, including floor plans, elevations, sectional details and plat plans. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory a week.IT 1110 or ET 1110A laboratory fee is required for this course.["Fall","Spring"]["Laboratory"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0ECE1060SERVICE LEARNING PRACTICUM EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION3Participation in a service learning program in an early childhood education setting. Emphasis is placed on weekly observation and interaction with young children and families, future teacher meetings, and reflection. The service learning site must be approved by instructor. Field experience required.["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0ECE4000CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION6Development of curriculum and instructional practices in the preschool and kindergarten settings; principles and methods of understanding and working with preschool children. Field experience required.EDCI 3200, EDUC 3230 , Full SARTE status, and concurrent enrollment in ECE 4110 and ECE 4200["Lecture"]66
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0ECE4110INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN3Experiences to increase awareness and knowledge about a variety of assessment procedures appropriate for use with children birth through eight years of age. Advantages and limitations of assessment techniques, interpretation of findings and referral procedures will be addressed. This course provides opportunities to work with assessing preschool through age eight children and to develop prescriptive plans. Field experience required.EDCI 3200, EDUC 3230 , Full SARTE status, and concurrent enrollment in ECE 4000 and ECE 4200["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0ECE4200PRACTICUM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN)3This course is an advanced practicum that includes observation, participation, and teaching in the early childhood setting (specifically preschool and kindergarten). Emphasis is on program planning including assessment for children in early childhood education. Field experience required.EDCI 3200, EDUC 3230 , Full SARTE status, and concurrent enrollment in ECE 4000 and ECE 4110["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0ECE4220INTEGRATED CURRICULUM AND PRACTICUM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (PRIMARY GRADES 1-3)9An integrated curriculum block (reading, language arts, sciences, social studies, visual arts, music, & physical education) as related to the needs of the children in the primary grades 1-3. Knowledge, skills, and dispositions in these curricular areas will be explored and refined with a primary emphasis focused on working with children in the school environment. Field experience required.ECE 4000 , ECE 4110 , ECE 4200 , MUS 2910, Full SARTE status, and concurrent enrollment in SPED 4950["Lecture"]99
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0ECE4270STUDENT TEACHING II: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (PK-3)9Student Teaching II is the second semester of a full year residency for student teaching, and is all day, all week following the assigned school district calendar. Student teaching experiences include observation, participation in school activities, management of classroom and student behaviors, daily lesson planning, instruction, and assessment under the supervision of an assigned mentor teacher from a partner school.See Requirements for Teaching Residency section in the CatalogStudent teachers must receive a final grade of "Pass" (P) in order to graduate.["Lecture"]99
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0ECE4480APPRENTICESHIP I IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION9This apprenticeship option provides the Early Childhood Education major with an assigned placement selected and approved by the University in partnership with a cooperating school/district. The content of this apprenticeship encompasses materials and methods including best practices and innovative teaching strategies in the teacher candidate's major field of certification that is engaged though on-the-job training in the school environment. Lesson planning, alternative assessment, classroom management, and education technology are topics addressed in the apprenticeship. Teacher candidates will earn nine hours of credit for a minimum of 500 hours of approved work experience that follows the school district calendar. Candidates must apply with written application, interview and be selected as an apprentice teacher.Full SARTE status, successful completion of Introductory Portfolio, MUS 2910, ECE 4000 , ECE 4110 , ECE 4200 , passing score on the Content Praxis II, minimum 2.5 GPA required with a 3.0 GPA preferred to make application, and permission of the department head and school districtMust be taken concurrently with SPED 4950.["Lecture"]99
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0ECE6300INTEGRATED CURRICULAR PRACTICES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION3Principles and methods for developing the integrated curriculum in early childhood education that promote learning and growth in each of the following domains: aesthetic, cognitive, emotional, language, physical, and social.EDCI 6050 or EDCI 6010["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0ECE6320PRACTICUM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION3An advanced practicum course designed to give practice in teaching, appropriate for Pre K-3. Experiences are provided for observation, teaching, and evaluation of young children. The candidate must apply to the Director of Student Teaching one semester in advance in order to enroll for this course.["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of BusinessDepartment of Management and Business Administration0ECON2110ECONOMICS OF CONSUMPTION3A study of consumer buying practices, management of personal and family finances, spending and saving, problems of consumer protection.["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of BusinessDepartment of Management and Business Administration0ECON2120AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS3A study of economic principles and practices as applied to agriculture; importance of agriculture in American life; economic, social, and political factors that influence rural institutions; records and accounts.["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of BusinessDepartment of Management and Business Administration0ECON4500INTERNET APPLICATIONS IN BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS3Use of the Internet to study business and economic subjects and issues such as production, consumption, economic conditions and indicators, federal government policies, job market, population characteristics, international business and economic development, and other relevant subjects.MGMT 2100 or CMPS 1100, ECON 2010 and ECON 2020, or ECON 1020 and Junior standing["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of BusinessDepartment of Management and Business Administration0ECON5500INTERNET APPLICATIONS BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS3Use of the Internet to study business and economic subjects and issues such as production, consumption, economic conditions and indicators, federal government policies, job market, population characteristics, international business and economic development, and other relevant subjects.MGMT 2100 or CMPS 1100, ECON 2010 and ECON 2020, or ECON 1020 and Junior standing["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDCI1750ADVANCING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION PRACTICES1 - 3[EDUC 205] Topics include promoting increased understanding and awareness of the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools, our communities, and the overall workforce. Students will be introduced to a broad range of perspectives and deconstruct their own perspectives, experiences, and potential biases. This course focuses on cultivating self-awareness that increases an individual's ability to problem solve and to effectively navigate the needs of a changing workforce.["Summer","Fall","Spring"]["Lecture"]13
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Research0EDF6730INDEPENDENT STUDY3Student completes research study and report under direction of graduate instructor. A maximum of 3 hours of credit in Independent Study may be applied toward the Master of Education.EDF 6000 and permission of the department headCourse may be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours, with no more than 3 credit hours in any one semester.["Independent Study"]3326
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC2030FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION2An introductory course to the profession of teaching. Special emphasis is placed on the guidance and screening of applicants into the professional program. This course reviews factors that have influenced the development of education. Field experiences are required in this course.Sophomore standing (30 hours), a 2.5 cumulative or degree GPA, a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 1020, and prior credit or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 2120 or its equivalent["Fall","Spring"]["Lecture"]22
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC2040SEMINAR FOR THE PROSPECTIVE RESIDENT ASSISTANT3Course engages the theoretical and practical knowledge needed for the resident assistant position at Southeastern through both lecture and practicum work with current resident assistant trainer. Emphasis will be placed on the understanding of student and community development, leadership, communication and diversity theories.2.0 minimum cumulative GPA["Fall","Spring"]["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC2110DIVERSITY IN EDUCATION2This course focuses on historical and current topics and issues in education relevant to providing appropriate and equitable education experiences for diverse populations of students. Observations and service-learning experiences are required to acquaint candidates with the needs and abilities of all students, best pedagogical practices, and laws and policies governing education. One and a half-hour lecture and one-hour laboratory per week.Sophomore standing (30 Hours), 2.5 cumulative or degree GPA, and take concurrently with EDCI 2010 or prior credit["Lecture"]22
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC2120DIVERSITY IN THE CLASSROOM1An introduction to the topics and issues in education relevant to providing appropriate and equitable educational experiences for diverse populations of students. Field experiences are required in this course.Sophomore standing (30 hours), a 2.5 cumulative or degree GPA, a grade of C or better in ENGL 1020, and prior credit or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 2030 or its equivalent["Summer","Fall","Spring"]["Lecture"]11
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC3150CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND MOTIVATION FOR BEGINNING TEACHERS3This course provides detailed investigation of behavioral and humanistic approaches to classroom management and motivation in the classroom. Included are topics such as classroom procedures and rules, consequences, individual and group motivation and rewards, preventive and supportive discipline, parent involvement, and classroom arrangement, set up and how these can influence student behavior. Students will also become well versed in working with students with disabilities, students from poverty and students from diverse backgrounds as well as students who speak English as their second language. Clinical practice required.Full SARTE Status["Summer","Fall","Spring"]["Lecture"]33World Languages, BA, Spanish Education Concentration
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC3190FOUNDATIONS OF INQUIRY TEACHING STRATEGIES3This course includes the theoretical pedagogical foundations and current issues and perspectives of teaching using inquiry-based teaching strategies. It includes practice within middle school certification areas of articulating what students need to understand rather than be able to do, investigation of productive and unproductive beliefs and practices for teaching content, an introduction to inquiry-based constructivist teaching, and technology enhanced instruction. Clinical practice required.Full SARTE Status["Fall","Spring"]["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC3230CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION IN GRADES PK-36This course includes the development of teaching competencies of mathematics and reading at the PK-3 grade levels. Primary emphasis is focused on developing the teaching skills and competencies of future lower elementary and early childhood teachers with respect to topics found in these curricula areas. A key component of the course is Competency-based clinical practice with students in grades PK-3 settings. The needs of special populations as well as the integration of technology into instruction will be incorporated into all areas of the curriculum. Competency-based clinical practice required.ECE 1060 , EDCI 2750, EDCI 2500, EDUC 3150 , MATH 1770, MATH 2770, an approved Introductory Portfolio, and Full SARTE statusConcurrent enrollment in EDUC 3200 and prior credit or concurrent enrollment in LSED 4010.Education Majors only.["Fall","Spring"]["Lecture"]66
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC3260CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION IN GRADES 1-56This course includes the development of teaching competencies of mathematics and reading at the 1-5 grade levels. Primary emphasis is focused on developing the teaching skills and competencies of future elementary school teachers with respect to topics found in these curricular areas. A key component of the course is field experience with students in grades 1-5 settings. The needs of special populations as well as the integration of technology into instruction will be incorporated into all areas of the curriculum. Competency based clinical practice required.EDCI 2750, EDCI 2500, EDUC 3150 , MATH 1770, MATH 2770, an approved Introductory Portfolio, and Full SARTE statusConcurrent enrollment in EDUC 3200 and 3220, and prior credit or concurrent enrollment in LSED 4010 depending on the curriculum.Education Majors only.["Fall","Spring"]["Lecture"]66
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC3280CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION IN GRADES 4-86This course includes the development of teaching competencies of mathematics and reading at the 4-8 grade levels. Primary emphasis is focused on developing the teaching skills and competencies of future middle school teachers with respect to topics found in these curricula areas. A key component of the course is field experience with students in grades 4-8 settings. The needs of special populations as well as the integration of technology into instruction will be incorporated into all areas of the curriculum. Field experience required.EDCI 2760, EDCI 2500, EDUC 3150 , MATH 1770, MATH 2770, prior credit or concurrent enrollment in EDCI 4020, an approved Introductory Portfolio, and Full SARTE statusConcurrent enrollment in EDUC 3200, and prior credit or concurrent enrollment in LSED 4020 depending on the curriculum.Education Majors only.["Fall","Spring"]["Lecture"]Field experience required.66
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC4150CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL9The content of this block includes: reading, language arts, science, social studies, and music, as related to the needs of the child. Teaching strategies in the curricular areas will be explored and refined through working with children in a school environment. Primary emphasis of this block is focused on the future teacher's performance in working with children. Field experience required. Evaluation techniques are viewed and applied in the experiences gained in this block.Full SARTE status, Introductory Portfolio, MUS 2910, EDCI 3200, EDCI 3220, and EDUC 3260SPED 4950 must be taken concurrently.Education majors only.["Fall","Spring"]["Lecture"]99
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC4270STUDENT TEACHING IN THE ELEMENTARY OR MIDDLE SCHOOL9All day, all semester student teaching experiences, including observation, participation, and a minimum of 180 actual clock hours of teaching (with a substantial portion of the 180 hours in a full day teaching) under the supervision of the assigned cooperating school teacher.See Requirements for Student Teaching section in the CatalogThis course will be graded pass/fail.["Fall","Spring"]["Lecture"]99
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC4290PRACTICUM FOR ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM3A practicum designed to meet the requirements for the Alternate Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program. Students will enroll in this course for both semesters of the internship year. Approval of the Director of Performance Assessment is required.This course will be graded pass/fail.Course may be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours.["Fall","Spring"]["Lecture"]3326
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC4470CURRENT ISSUES IN ELEMENTARY/SECONDARY EDUCATION1 - 3Seminar to clarify trends, methods, and/or material and curriculum with practical organizational procedures for implementation.Course may be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours.["Lecture"]1366
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC4480APPRENTICESHIP I IN ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL, OR SECONDARY EDUCATION9This apprenticeship provides the Elementary, Middle School, and Secondary Education major or alternative certification candidate with an assigned placement selected and approved by the University in partnership with a cooperating school/district. The content of this apprenticeship encompasses materials and methods including best practices and innovative teaching strategies in the teacher candidate's major field of certification that is engaged through on-the-job training in the school environment. Lesson planning, alternative assessment, classroom management, and education technology are topics addressed in the apprenticeship. Teacher candidates will earn nine hours of credit for a minimum of 500 hours of approved work experience that follows the school district calendar. Candidates must apply with written application, interview, and be selected as an apprentice teacher.Full SARTE status, successful completion of Introductory Portfolio, passing score on the Content Praxis II, Minimum 2.5 GPA required with a 3.0 GPA preferred to make application, and permission of the department head and school districtMust be taken concurrently with SPED 4950 for Elementary and Middle School Education majors.["Fall","Spring"]["Lecture"]Also offered as MAT 6620.99
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC4500STUDENT TEACHING II: ELEMENTARY AND MILD/MODERATE DISABILITES9Student Teaching II is the second semester of a full year residency for student teaching, and is all day, all week following the assigned school district calendar. Student teaching experiences include observation, participation in school activities, management of classroom and student behaviors, daily lesson planning, instruction, and assessment under the supervision of an assigned mentor teacher from a partner school.See Requirements for Teacher Residency Section in the catalogStudent teachers must receive a final grade of "Pass" (P) in order to graduate.["Fall","Spring"]["Lecture"]99
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC4680TEACHING SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL3Best practices for instruction in science and mathematics for the middle school grades. Topics include planning for inquiry-based teaching, planning appropriate assessment and classroom strategies for science and mathematics content, planning for children's developmental readiness for concepts and process skills, use of resources and tools in each discipline, and developing reflective teaching practices.Must be taken concurrently with EDUC 4530["Fall","Spring"]["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC4690TEACHING READING AND SOCIAL STUDIES IN MIDDLE SCHOOL3Must be taken concurrently with EDCI 4530. Middle School Education candidates with a focus in English take with ENGL 4670. Middle School Education candidates with a focus in Social Studies take with HIST 3230. This course includes the development of teaching competencies of reading and social studies in the middle school grade levels. The needs of special populations as well as the integration of technology into instruction will be incorporated.Prior credit for or concurrent enrollment in EDCI 4020["Fall","Spring"]["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC4840UPPER ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION6The content of this block includes the development of teaching competencies in science, social studies, and language arts. Consideration of curriculum organization, behavioral and humanistic approaches to classroom management, methods and materials for meeting the needs of all learners at the upper elementary level; observation and application in grades 4-8. Field experience required.Full SARTE status, Introductory Portfolio, EDCI 3200 and EDUC 3280Concurrent enrollment in SPED 4950.Education majors only.["Fall","Spring"]["Lecture"]66
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC4900SPECIAL METHODS IN HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS6Emphasis will be placed on the materials and methods in the student's major field of certification. Lesson planning, alternative assessment, classroom management, and educational technologies are topics covered in the course. Field experience component required.Full SARTE status and an approved Introductory Portfolio["Fall","Spring"]["Lecture"]This course must be taken prior to student teaching.66
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC5330TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS3Focus of the course is instructional alignment in which the objectives a teacher intends to teach match the lesson activities and are checked through appropriate assessments. Construction of lesson plans and teacher made assessments and the administration and interpretation of standardized tests and the Louisiana school district performance scoring are emphasized in this course. Clinical practice required.Full SARTE statusEducation majors only.["Summer","Fall","Spring"]["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC5500PRACTICUM IN SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHING3Primary emphasis of this semester will be placed on teaching children in both their native language and a second language, under the guidance of a cooperating teacher. Practicum experience will include curriculum and instruction in the use of two languages.EPSY 4130/5130 and EDUC 4130/5340["Fall","Spring"]["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC6560SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL3Study of contemporary problems in elementary education. A review of pertinent research relating to these problems. Each student is expected to do intensive reading and reporting in areas deemed of particular interest and need, as identified by student and instructor.EDF 6000 and EDF 6070, 6150 or 6160Course may be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours, with no more than 3 credit hours in any one semester.["Lecture"]3326
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC6580READING IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL3A course providing for extensive study of recent trends in materials and methods of reading in the secondary school, including significant research studies which relate to these. Special materials will be considered for use and adaptation with various cultural groups. Specific methodology within the content area will be explored.["Fall","Spring"]["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC6660MIDDLE/SECONDARY LEVELS - PRACTICUM IN READING3An advanced laboratory course designed to give practice in the application of content area reading techniques at middle and secondary school levels. Experiences include diagnosis, instructional strategies and evaluation practices for determining reading progress.EDUC 6580 and EDCI 6610["Summer"]["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC6670READINGS IN SECONDARY EDUCATION3An examination of current research and professional literature in secondary education. An in-depth semester project is to be developed by the student under the direction of the course instructor.EDF 6000["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC6700MEDIA PRODUCTION3A study of methods and techniques of producing teaching materials. Students are taught production techniques and proper utilization of overhead transparencies, audio and video tapes, dry mounting and lamination and other materials which are useful in the elementary and secondary school classroom. Special emphasis is given to the correlation and fusion of Education Media in the instructional program.["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC6740READINGS IN EDUCATION3Directed readings on selected topics in education. Area(s) of reading and study to be designated by instructor. A maximum of three hours of credit in Readings may be applied toward the Master of Education degree.EDF 6000 and permission of the department headCourse may be repeated for a total of 6 hours with no more than 3 credit hours in any one semester.["Lecture"]3326
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC6880PRACTICUM IN ELEMENTARY AND SECOND EDUCATION3Students will identify a specific area in which educational improvement is needed within an elementary or secondary educational setting. Students will develop a plan to facilitate improvement in the area of concern. Under the direction and supervision of a faculty member, students will implement the plan and evaluate its effectiveness at the end of the semester.EDCI 6930["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC6920CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL3A critical study of teaching techniques and strategies and reappraisal of the selection of experiences and content for the improvement of curriculum and teaching practices in the secondary school. Review and analysis of available reports of research in curriculum and instruction are emphasized.["Summer"]["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC6940SOCIOLOGICAL ISSUES IMPACTING TODAY'S SCHOOLS3Societal issues that are having a major impact upon education will be addressed in this course. This course will help educators develop a cultural consciousness and assist them in developing multiple perspectives in school settings. The content of this course will provide the student with knowledge of prevailing factors that influence education and the curriculum in today's schools.["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC6990GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS FOR FOSTERING CULTURAL PLURALISM3A cultural partnership course offered as an enhancement to increase awareness, knowledge, understanding and appreciation of cultural pluralism. Learning experiences will address the multicultural and diversity needs of advanced candidates in teacher education.["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EDUC7140INDEPENDENT RESEARCH STUDY3Examination and in-depth study, research, and evaluation of contemporary problems.EDF 6000 and advanced standing in the Specialist program["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of English and World Languages0ENGL4750INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY CRITICISM3Preparation for advanced study in English, including bibliographic and critical skills. Instruction in bibliography centers on basic literary research resources and methods, and instruction in literary criticism centers on contemporary theoretical methods. Successful completion of the course will give students preliminary grounding in the theoretical discourse and research methods for the field of literary studies.ENGL 3000 and at least one of the following: ENGL 2107, ENGL 2300, ENGL 2310, ENGL 2320, ENGL 2917, ENGL 2927, ENGL 3010, ENGL 3030, ENGL 3100, ENGL 3510, ENGL 3520, ENGL 3950 or ENGL 3960; Junior standing or permission of the department head["Lecture"]33English, BA, Creative Writing Concentration,English, BA, Literature and Language Concentration
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of English and World Languages0ENGL4850FOUNDATIONS IN PROFESSIONAL WRITING AND PUBLISHING STUDIES3Designed to introduce students to the theoretical issues, bibliographic skills and essential software fundamentals of advanced study of Professional Writing and Publishing Studies. Direct experience with the production of both traditional and online materials; emphasis on digital print and Web resources.Junior standing, ENGL 3220, or permission of the department head["Lecture"]33English, BA, Literature and Language Concentration
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of English and World Languages0ENGL5750INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY CRITICISM (Contemporary Criticism)3Preparation for advanced study in English, including bibliographic and critical skills. Instruction in bibliography centers on basic literary research resources and methods, and instruction in literary criticism centers on contemporary theoretical methods. Successful completion of the course will give students preliminary grounding in the theoretical discourse and research methods for the field of literary studies.English graduate standing or permission of the department head["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of English and World Languages0ENGL5770FOUNDATIONS IN LANGUAGE AND LITERACY3Introduces students to the scholarship, research methods, instructional practices, and professional opportunities in the related disciplines of grammar and linguistics ( including the teaching of English to speakers of other languages, or TESOL), composition and rhetoric, and literacy studies. Successful completion of the course will give students preliminary grounding in these areas needed to pursue graduate course work in the Language and Literacy concentration and to pursue meaningful careers in the disciplines following graduation.English graduate standing or permission of the department head["Lecture"]33Curriculum and Instruction, MED, English as a Second Language Concentration
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of English and World Languages0ENGL5850FOUNDATIONS IN PROFESSIONAL WRITING AND PUBLISHING STUDIES3Designed to introduce students to the theoretical issues, bibliographic skills and essential software fundamental of advanced study of Professional Writing and Publishing Studies. Direct experience with the production of both traditional and online materials; emphasis on digital print and Web resources.English graduate standing or permission of the department head["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Education, Health, and Human SciencesDepartment of Educator Preparation0EPSY3110ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM3A study of physical, mental, social and personality development during adolescence as it applies in the classroom. The needs of special populations such as students with mild/moderate impairments will be considered. Field experience required.EDUC 2030 , EDUC 2120 , and Provisional SARTE statusEducation majors only.["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of History and Political Science0HIST3220PRACTICUM FOR EDUCATION MAJORS1A practicum for Education majors that will provide supervised direct teaching hours in Social Studies prior to student teaching. Direct teaching hours will be structured to meet the particular needs of the students and the cooperating school(s). competency-based clinical practice required.Social Studies majors must register for HIST 3210 and 3220 concurrently.["Summer","Fall","Spring"]["Lecture"]11
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Honors and ExcellenceHonors0HONR3117HONORS: IDEAS IN CONFLICT I: ANCIENT AND CLASSICAL3An interdisciplinary seminar for Honors and non-Honors students. Through reading, discussion, and oral reports students examine world transforming debates found in texts of rhetoric, literature, and moral and political philosophy in the Greek, Roman, and Biblical eras. Concepts and language having to do with justice understood as a human virtue and a condition for social harmony are a primary emphasis of this course. HONR 3117 may be substituted for a 1000-3000 communication course with approval of the Head of the Department in which a student is majoring; or it may be used to satisfy a "Humanities," "Social Studies," or "Social Science" elective in any curriculum.Sophomore standing with 2.75 or higher GPA; permission of the department head for students with lower than 2.75 GPA["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Honors and ExcellenceHonors0HONR3127IDEAS IN CONFLICT II: MEDIEVAL RENAISSANCE, AND EARLY MODERN3Through reading and discussion of selected major texts in philosophy, literature, history of ideas, politics, and foundations of science, students examine major ideas, styles of argument, and intellectual debates of the medieval through the early modern eras. HONR 3127 may be taken as a philosophy elective. Students who take both HONR 3117 and HONR 3127 may substitute them for required speech and required philosophy courses in many curricula. These substitutions must be approved by the Head of the Department in which a student is majoring.Sophomore standing with 2.75 GPA["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Honors and ExcellenceHonors0HONR3137IDEAS IN CONFLICT III: ENLIGHTENMENT AND ROMANTIC3An interdisciplinary seminar for Honors and non-Honors students. Through reading, discussion, and oral reports students examine world-transforming debates found in texts of political philosophy, history of ideas, literature, and theory of education. Ideas and terminology having to do with political rights, social obligation, and individual development and responsibility are a primary emphasis of this course. HONR 3137 may be substituted for a 2000-4000 political science course with approval of the Head of the Department in which the student is majoring; or it may be used to satisfy a "Humanities," "Social Studies," or "Social Science."Sophomore standing with a 2.75 or higher GPA; permission of the department head for students with lower than 2.75 GPA["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of Honors and ExcellenceHonors0HONR3147IDEAS IN CONFLICT IV: TWENTIETH CENTURY3An interdisciplinary seminar for Honors and non-Honors students. Through reading, discussion, and oral reports students examine world-transforming debates found in texts of psychology, philosophy, science, and literature of major significance in our own time. Concepts of the human psyche as a native endowment and a product of culture are a primary emphasis of this course. HONR 3147 may be substituted for a psychology course with approval of the Head of the Department in which the student is majoring; or it may be used to satisfy a Humanities, Social Studies, or Social Science elective in any curriculum.Sophomore standing with 2.75 or higher GPA; permission of the department head for students with lower than 2.75 GPA["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of BusinessDepartment of Management and Business Administration0HSA2150MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR HEALTHCARE3[HSM]. This course introduces the student to the role of digital tools and electronic data records in the healthcare industry. The course will provide an overview of the role of spreadsheets, graphics, and data bases including primary and secondary data use in medical records and quality improvement.["Fall"]["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of BusinessDepartment of Management and Business Administration0HSA2400HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR HEALTHCARE3[HSM]. Students will critically evaluate the healthcare human resources in the dynamic healthcare environment. Organizations' challenges of the future healthcare marketplace including garnering, managing, and developing personnel, keeping current on legalities, and making decisions given the economic, environmental, and societal needs will be discussed. Healthcare issues in human resources including the role of information technology, unions, compensation and benefits, and specific healthcare labor laws will be included.["Fall"]["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of BusinessDepartment of Management and Business Administration0HSA2500PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF CASE MANAGEMENT3[HSM]. Students will explore the role of the case manager in a managed care environment. Principles of practice, historical and philosophical framework, roles and responsibilities of the case manager, models of case management, teambuilding and collaborative relationships, disease management, and quality and outcomes management are addressed.["Fall"]["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of BusinessDepartment of Management and Business Administration0HSA2600INTRODUCTION TO QUALITY PERFORMANCE IN HEALTHCARE3[HSM]. Students will explore the evolution of healthcare quality concepts and efforts, and explores the social, governmental, regulatory, and professional pressures that have driven the healthcare quality field. Emphasis will be placed on application of theory to practice for components of quality improvement programs and strategies within a healthcare setting.A laboratory fee is required for this course.["Fall"]["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of BusinessDepartment of Management and Business Administration0HSA3650HEALTHCARE QUALITY AND SAFETY MEASUREMENT AND OUTCOMES ANALYSIS I3[HSM]. This course establishes a basis for critical analysis of issues in healthcare quality and safety and presents conceptual and scientific approaches to management.HSA 2000 and HSA 2100 or permission of department head["Spring"]["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of BusinessDepartment of Management and Business Administration0HSA4330STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT IN HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS3[HSM]. A detailed study of the development and implementation of strategy and market positioning by healthcare organizations in the changing healthcare marketplace and stresses practical approaches to articulate an organization's mission and vision with strategies to meet external and internal situations. Topics include: external and internal assessment, strategy development and implementation, market positioning, organizational structure to support strategy, provider-purchaser relationships, and governance and management structures.HSA 4000 and HSA 4100 or permission of department head["Fall"]["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of BusinessDepartment of Management and Business Administration0HSA4360SYSTEMS ANALYSIS IN HEALTHCARE (Systems Analysis)3[HSM]. This course prepares individuals to apply programming and systems analysis principles to the selection, implementation, and troubleshooting of customized computer and software installations in a healthcare setting. Topics include: computer hardware and software; compilation, composition, execution, and operating systems; low- and high-level languages and language programming; programming and debugging techniques; installation and maintenance testing and documentation; process and data flow analysis; user needs analysis and documentation; cost-benefit analysis; and specification design.HSA 4000 and HSA 4100 or permission of department head["Fall"]["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of BusinessDepartment of Management and Business Administration0HSA4390LEADERSHIP SKILL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE MID-LEVEL MANAGER3[HSM]. An exploration of individual leadership styles, the characteristics of effective leaders and ways to develop personal goals and strategies for becoming a more effective leader of healthcare teams. Specific leadership concepts include: operational (team performance, commitment and motivation, delegation, and time and stress management); relational (communications, negotiation and conflict management, coaching, and counseling and interviewing); analytic (budgeting, managing financial and human resources, strategic thinking and decision making, and evaluating organizational and personal resources).HSA 4000 and HSA 4100 or permission of department head["Fall"]["Lecture"]33
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2026-2027 General CatalogThe College of BusinessDepartment of Management and Business Administration0HSA4450TOOLS AND METHODS FOR HEALTHCARE QUALITY AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENT3[HSM]. A detailed study of system-thinking methods and how systems' thinking is applied within the healthcare system. This course provides tools and methods for improving quality and safety within the healthcare system.HSA 4000 and HSA 4100 or permission of department head["Fall"]["Lecture"]33