Undergraduate Catalog 2021-2022 
    
    May 16, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


  

 

Social Work

  
  • SOWK 4483 - Social Work Research Methods

    4 hour(s)
    Introduction to quantitative and qualitative social work research methods and ethics including the political and cultural context impacting research studies and findings. Attention to assessment of social work practice and evaluation of social programs. Introduction to quantitative and qualitative statistical analysis. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisite: Admission to the BSW program
    Offered: Fall, Summer.

  
  • SOWK 4552 - Social Work Field Education

    5 hour(s)
    Field placement in a human service organization under the instruction and supervision of a licensed master level social worker. Emphasis on effective application of general social work practice, values, skills and knowledge in an agency setting. A minimum of 450 agency-based clock hours must be completed. Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of 27 hours in social work; social work GPA of 2.5 or higher; overall GPA of 2.0 or higher and completion of all other requirements for an OLLU degree. Must be taken concurrently with SOWK 5314 .
    Fee: $ 45
    Offered: Fall, Spring.

  
  • SOWK 5314 - Generalist Practice in Direct Service

    3 hour(s)
    Integrative capstone course with emphasis on application of knowledge, values and skills necessary for general social work practice. Emphasis on context, cultural diversity and evaluation of practice. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisites: Must be taken concurrently with SOWK 4452  and SOWK 4552 .
    Offered: Fall, Spring.

  
  • SOWK 5315 - Child Welfare

    3 hour(s)
    Explores policy, research and practice in the child welfare field with emphasis on the Child Protective Services system. Open only to juniors and seniors; may not be substituted for required courses in the social work major; may not be reserved by undergraduates for MSW credit. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Offered: Fall, Spring.

  
  • SOWK 5316 - Service to Women and Children Exposed to Violence

    3 hour(s)
    Overview of research and current practice models for women and children exposed to violence. This course is taught from a feminist perspective. Special emphasis on program development and interviewing females and children ages 0-6. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
  
  • SOWK 5317 - Social Work Practice in Bilingual Bicultural Enviroments

    3 hour(s)
    To prepare students to practice social work with the Mexican American/Spanish-speaking population in the Southwest, including techniques necessary in the bilingual-bicultural environment. The course fulfills the requirements for students in the social work program biliterate track. Taught in Spanish. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisites: Admission to the BSW program, SOWK 3311 , SOWK 3312 . SOWK 3312  may be taken concurrently. Must be admitted to the Biliterate program or able to pass the Modern Language Association Exams.
  
  • SOWK 5380 - Seminar in Social Work

    3 hour(s)
    Enables students to work in small groups with a range of social work content. Open only to seniors; may not be substituted for required courses in the social work major; may not be reserved by undergraduates for MSW credits. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes

Sociology

  
  • SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology

    3 hour(s)
    Overview of the sociological way of looking at the world. Attention to the uniquely sociological methodology of examining everyday life. Provides a distinctive way for generating greater understanding and theory that clarifies the human experience, with emphasis on socialization, immigration, community health and social change. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No (TCCN).
    Offered: Fall, Spring.

  
  • SOCI 1306 - Social Problems

    3 hour(s)
    Sociological insight is used to reveal the social nature of problems of contemporary life. Particular attention will be paid to immigrant related problems in the areas of immigration policy, health disparities, xenophobia, educational attainment, political incorporation, income equity, etc. Examination of the cultural, structural and historical nature of problems to understand their causation and possible solution. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No (TCCN).
    Offered: Spring.

  
  • SOCI 1319 - Introduction to Public Health

    3 hour(s)
    Introduction to the interdisciplinary study of public health using perspectives from sociology, biology, antopology, politics, history and others. Students will learn about the various facets of public health. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Offered: Spring.

  
  • SOCI 2190 - Selected Issues

    1 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topic or topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Offered: As Needed.

  
  • SOCI 2290 - Selected Issues

    2 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topic or topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Offered: As Needed.

  
  • SOCI 2301 - Marriage and Family

    3 hour(s)
    Discussion of practical issues involving family relationships. Topics include mate selection, communication, sexuality, marriage, parenting, finances, divorce, remarriage. Impact of class, race ethnicity, immigration status, country of descent and gender diversity on the family of the present and future. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No (TCCN).
    Offered: Spring.

  
  • SOCI 2313 - Migration and Assimilation

    3 hour(s)
    Using sociological methods and perspectives, this course explores the human history of migration and migrant issues. Students will employ critical thinking skills in the hopes of creating a better understanding of this highly controversial issue. In learning of these various historical moments of global migration, students will engage in lively discussions and problem solving-sessions. There are tee major segments in this course. 1. Migration patterns both contemporary and historical. 2. Immigrant assimilation (U.S. focus). 3. Laws and policies applied to immigrants (U.S. focus). Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Offered: Spring.

  
  • SOCI 2340 - Sociology and Art

    3 hour(s)
    What does art, film, music and literature tell us about society? This interdisciplinary course examines the contributions of art and literature in an effort to illuminate the human experience from a sociological point of view. Students examine film, art, music, poetry, etc. in an effort to better understand the following themes and segment of our population: living in poverty; immigrants and up rootedness; inmates and the corrections systems; racial and gender minority experience. Tough regular observation and discussion about these various forms of visual, audio and/or written expressions, students will examine how artwork manifests the social, political, and economic realities in which the artists share with the larger world. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Offered: Fall of Odd Years.

  
  • SOCI 2390 - Selected Issues

    3 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topic or topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Offered: As Needed.

  
  • SOCI 3190 - Selected Topics

    1 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topic or topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Offered: As Needed.

  
  • SOCI 3290 - Selected Topics

    2 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topic chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Offered: As Needed.

  
  • SOCI 3311 - Sociological Statistics

    3 hour(s)
    Essentials of basic statistical procedures used to describe, summarize and analyze sociological data. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisites: MATH 1301, MATH 1303 , MATH 1304  or higher or an equivalent math course.
    Offered: Spring.

  
  • SOCI 3313 - Sociology of Health

    3 hour(s)
    Examines the concept of health and illness beyond a pure biological perspective. Topics examined include social constructions, meanings, and experiences of illness; patterns in distributions of health and illness; care-seeking and illness management; health and illness in the context of professionalized medicine and health care institutions; social movements surrounding health; and public policy impacting health. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1301 
    Offered: Fall.

  
  • SOCI 3316 - Research Methods

    3 hour(s)
    Methods for collecting, analyzing, integrating, and reporting data from multiple sources will be applied. Consideration is given to a number of research practices (including history and philosophy) within quantitative and qualitative methods.  Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    None.
    Co-requisite
    None.
    Offered: Fall.

  
  • SOCI 3319 - Mapping the Social World

    3 hour(s)
    Introduction to the use of geographic information systems for mapping social space. Topics include the social production of space, spatial dimensions of social inequality, human ecology, comparisons of urban and rural social space, and implications of spatial configurations of social phenomena for program development, implementation and evaluation, with application on themes related to immigration and community health. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Offered: Fall.

  
  • SOCI 3333 - Crime and Punishment

    3 hour(s)
    This course explores central sociological concepts of deviance, social order, and social power and the exertion of these forces on racial and ethnic minorities and immigrants. Tough in depth discussions and written assignments, students will explore these important issues in contemporary America from a variety of different disciplinary perspectives. Students will explore the impact of mass imprisonment on individuals and society, e.g. political engagement, life course, employment, wages, etc. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Offered: Spring of Odd Years.

  
  • SOCI 3390 - Selected Topics

    3 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topic or topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Offered: As Needed.

  
  • SOCI 4300 - Sociological Theory

    3 hour(s)
    Overview of social theory, with particular emphasis on sociological, political science and economic theory. Specifically, the following topics will be discussed: 1) What are the roots of contemporary scientific and social scientific theory? 2) What major themes and thinkers make up the foundation of contemporary thought? 3) How were these texts shaped by the social context of that time? In other words, how do these writings reflect the broader social and economic thoughts of that time period? 4) Finally, how do these texts influence social scientific theorizing and analysis today? Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Offered: Fall.

  
  • SOCI 4315 - Class Race and Gender

    3 hour(s)
    Analysis of the impact of class, race and gender on community life. Attention to the historical and contemporary production of inequality tough the construction and operation of stratification structures. Overview of class, race and gender privilege and advantage. Students will learn that the wellbeing of various social and ethnic groups in the U.S. is linked to the historical incorporation of immigrants. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Offered: Spring of Even Years.

  
  • SOCI 4325 - Community Development

    3 hour(s)
    Examination of historical, economic and cultural factors that shape community development and health. Attention to how the construction of communities and their spatial settings affect everyday community life, specifically, to the construction and impact of ethnic enclaves and their residents. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Offered: Fall.

  
  • SOCI 4327 - Environmental Sociology

    3 hour(s)
    Explores relationships between human communities and the natural environment. Examines social causes of environmental depletion and abuse. Considers issues of environmental inequality and injustice, which are particularly visible poor, non-white and immigrant communities. Focuses on strategies for social change, including those of environmental movements from a sociological practice perspective. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Offered: Fall.

  
  • SOCI 4330 - Violence in Communities and Families

    3 hour(s)
    Examination of the nature and extent of violence, causes of violent behavior between intimates and in the community and the consequences of such violence for people, especially children. Discussion of the impact of violence and homicide on health of communities and countries. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

  
  • SOCI 4341 - Social Movements and Revolution

    3 hour(s)
    Study of the means of social transformation that might be used to encourage people to act as agents of change in the alteration of their individual situations, communities and societies. Particular attention will be paid to the efforts of historical and contemporary immigrant groups (e.g. Irish, Chicanos, transnational Colombians) in their struggle for political and social power. Furthermore, considerable attention is given to the up rootedness and immigration created tough global conflicts. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Offered: Spring of Odd Years.

  
  • SOCI 5190 - Selected Topics

    1 hour(s)
    In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Offered: As Needed.

  
  • SOCI 5290 - Selected Topics

    2 hour(s)
    In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Offered: As Needed.

  
  • SOCI 5356 - Integrative Capstone Course

    3 hour(s)
    The examination and application of various theoretical perspectives and methodological processes. Students have the option of 1) conducting original research or 2) conducting a community based project to illustrate their ability of integrating knowledge and skills acquired from their two social and behavioral science concentrations (antopology, criminology, psychology, and sociology) and minor or certificate. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Offered: Spring.

  
  • SOCI 5387 - Research Seminar

    3 hour(s)
    Tough hands-on and one-on-one experiences with their instructor, students will learn how to collect and analyze data and discuss their findings tough written reports. Specifically, students will learn the 1) basic elements of designing and administering questionnaires 2) most common sampling methods used in the social sciences and 3) basic statistical procedures used to describe, summarize and analyze original or pre-existing data. Students will gain vital technical proficiencies including Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) and Online Survey platforms like Qualtrics or Survey Monkey, which will make students more marketable in the workforce and/or post-undergraduate studies. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisites: MATH 1301 ,MATH 1303 , MATH 1304 , MATH 2303  or an equivalent
    Offered: Spring.

  
  • SOCI 5389 - Practicum

    3 hour(s)
    Experiential learning opportunity in which methods and theories of sociology are applied in practice while working under supervision in a public or private sector setting. Students will practice skill and knowledge on community health and/or immigration issues in order to prepare for professional life and/or graduate school. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Fee: $ 20
    Offered: Spring.

  
  • SOCI 5390 - Selected Topics

    3 hour(s)
    In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Offered: As Needed.


Spanish

  
  • SPAN 1411 - Elementary Spanish I

    4 hour(s)
    Introduction to four basic skills of language learning: aural understanding, oral expression, reading and writing; intensive class drill. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No (TCCN).
    Offered: Fall, Spring.

  
  • SPAN 1412 - Elementary Spanish II

    4 hour(s)
    Introduction to four basic skills of language learning; aural understanding, oral expression, reading and writing; intensive class drill. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No (TCCN).
    Prerequisite: SPAN 1411 .
    Offered: Spring, Fall.

  
  • SPAN 2190 - Selected Issues in Spanish

    1-6 hrs hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Offered: As Needed.

  
  • SPAN 2290 - Selected Issues in Spanish

    2 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Offered: As Needed.

  
  • SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I

    3 hour(s)
    Oral/aural exercises; formal presentation of grammar; reading of contemporary works; writing of compositions in Spanish. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No (TCCN).
    Prerequisites: SPAN 1411 , SPAN 1412  or equivalent.
    Offered: Fall.

  
  • SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II

    3 hour(s)
    Oral/aural exercise; formal presentation of grammar reading of contemporary works; writing compositions in Spanish. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No (TCCN).
    Prerequisites: SPAN 1411 , SPAN 1412 , SPAN 2311  or equivalents.
    Offered: Spring.

  
  • SPAN 2321 - Conversational Spanish

    3 hour(s)
    Practice in oral communication tough audiovisual aids, class discussion, presentation of topics of immediate interest and usefulness. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisites: SPAN 1411 , SPAN 1412  or equivalents.
    Offered: As Needed.

  
  • SPAN 2342 - Spanish for Heritage Language Speakers I

    3 hour(s)
    Cultural, historical, and linguistic aspects of the spoken Spanish by individuals whose heritage is a Spanish-speaking geographic area in the U.S. Special attention to lexicon, key grammatical points, reading and composition to add to students’ knowledge.  Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisite: Interview by instructor and/or program head of Spanish. 
    Offered: Fall, Spring.

  
  • SPAN 2343 - Spanish for Heritage Language Speakers II

    3 hour(s)


    Continuation of cultural, historical, and linguistic aspects of the spoken Spanish by individuals whose heritage is a Spanish-speaking geographic area in the U.S. Special attention to lexicon, key grammatical points, reading and composition to add to students’ knowledge.  

      Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisite: SPAN 2342  
    Offered: Fall, Spring.

  
  • SPAN 2390 - Selected Issues in Spanish

    3 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Offered: As Needed.

  
  • SPAN 2490 - Selected Issues in Spanish

    4 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Offered: As Needed.

  
  • SPAN 2590 - Selected Issues in Spanish

    5 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Offered: As Needed.

  
  • SPAN 2621 - Conversational Spanish

    6 hour(s)
    Practice in oral communication tough audio-visual aids, class discussion, presentation of topics of immediate interest and usefulness. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Offered: As Needed.

  
  • SPAN 2690 - Selected Issues in Spanish

    6 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Offered: As Needed.

  
  • SPAN 3301 - Advanced Spanish Grammar, Reading, Composition I

    3 hour(s)
    Oral and written exercises in idiomatic Spanish; compositions and discussions based on reading of modern authors; should be taken as early as possible in student’s advanced work. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisites: SPAN 2311 , SPAN 2312  or equivalents.
    Offered: Fall.

  
  • SPAN 3302 - Advanced Spanish Grammar Reading Composition II

    3 hour(s)
    Oral and written exercises in idiomatic Spanish; compositions and discussions based on reading of modern authors; should be taken as early as possible in student’s advanced work. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisites: SPAN 2311 , SPAN 2312 , SPAN 3301  or equivalents.
    Offered: Spring.

  
  • SPAN 3311 - Civilization and Culture of Spain

    3 hour(s)
    Lectures and readings on ethnological, geographical, historical, political, economic, sociological and artistic factors that constitute the culture of Spain. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisites: SPAN 2311 , SPAN 2312  or equivalents.
    Offered: Fall of Odd Years.

  
  • SPAN 3312 - Civilization and Culture of Latin America

    3 hour(s)
    Lectures and readings on ethnological, geographical, historical, political, economic, sociological and artistic factors that constitute the culture of Latin America. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisites: SPAN 2311 , SPAN 2312  or equivalents.
    Offered: Fall of Even Years.

  
  • SPAN 3313 - Civilization and Culture of Mexico

    3 hour(s)
    Lectures and readings on ethnological, geographical, historical, political, economic, sociological and artistic factors that constitute the culture of Mexico. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisites: SPAN 2311 , SPAN 2312  or equivalents.
    Offered: Spring of Even Years.

  
  • SPAN 3328 - Professional Oral and Written Communication in Spanish

    3 hour(s)
    Oral and written communication in Spanish in professional situations likely to arise in students’ academic specializations; reading of related works; formal presentation of grammar. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisite: SPAN 3301 .
    Offered: Spring.

  
  • SPAN 3333 - Masterpieces of Spanish Literature

    3 hour(s)
    Lectures and readings of selected masterpieces of literature of Spain from the Middle Ages to the present with an emphasis on literary techniques and terminology. Analysis of social, cultural and historical context of Spain’s major literary periods and works. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisites: SPAN 2311 , SPAN 2312  or equivalents.
    Offered: Spring of Odd Years.

  
  • SPAN 3343 - Masterpieces of Latin American Literature

    3 hour(s)
    Lectures and readings on selected masterpieces of literature of Latin America from the pre-colonial period to the present with an emphasis on literary techniques and terminology. Analysis of social, cultural and historical context of Latin America’s major literary periods and works. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisites: SPAN 2311 , SPAN 2312  or equivalents.
    Offered: Spring of Even Years.

  
  • SPAN 3353 - Masterpieces of Mexican Literature

    3 hour(s)
    Survey of literature of Mexico from pre-colonial period to the present with an emphasis on literary techniques and terminology. Analysis of social, cultural and historical context of Mexico’s major literary periods and works. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisites: SPAN 2311 , SPAN 2312  or equivalents.
    Offered: Fall of Odd Years.

  
  • SPAN 3360 - Medical Translation Interpreting

    3 hour(s)
    In-depth translation and interpretation: oral and written work specifically related to the Medical field. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisites: SPAN 2311 , SPAN 2312  or equivalents.
    Offered: Spring of Even Years.

  
  • SPAN 3373 - Spanish in the United States

    3 hour(s)
    Cultural and linguistic dimensions of Spanish in the U.S. with special attention to Spanish of Texas: analysis of social, cultural and historical context of Spanish in the U.S. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisites: SPAN 2311 , SPAN 2312  or equivalents.
    Offered: Spring of Odd Years.

  
  • SPAN 3383 - Mexican American Prose and Poetry

    3 hour(s)
    Literature of the Mexican American and its relationship to cultural setting; current readings in various genres; creative writing assignments. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisites: SPAN 2311 , SPAN 2312  or equivalents.
    Offered: Fall of Even Years.

  
  • SPAN 4160 - Biliterate Certificate Program Capstone Project

    1 hour(s)
    Integration of skills and knowledge previously acquired in advanced Spanish courses and through a practicum or experiential learning in the student’s field of study.  Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 4342  or a course in the student’s major with a practicum or experiential learning component. 
    Offered: Fall, Spring.

  
  • SPAN 4190 - Selected Topics in Spanish

    1-6 hrS hour(s)
    In-depth study of specialized topics chosen by instructor. Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Offered: As Needed.

  
  • SPAN 4290 - Selected Topics in Spanish

    2 hour(s)
    In-depth study of specialized topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Offered: As Needed.

  
  • SPAN 4310 - Business Translation and Interpreting

    3 hour(s)
    In-depth translation and interpretation: oral and written work specifically related to the Legal field. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisites: SPAN 2311 , SPAN 2312  or equivalents.
    Offered: Fall of Odd Years.

  
  • SPAN 4325 - Legal Translation Interpreting

    3 hour(s)
    In-depth translation and interpretation: oral and written work specifically related to the legal field. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisites: SPAN 2311 , SPAN 2312  or equivalents.
    Offered: Fall of Odd Years.

  
  • SPAN 4332 - Spanish English Contrastive Linguistics

    3 hour(s)
    Contrastive analysis of syntax and overall grammar between the two languages, including socio- linguistic norms. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisites: SPAN 2311 , SPAN 2312  or equivalents.
    Offered: Spring.

  
  • SPAN 4342 - Biliterate Certificate Program Practicum

    3 hour(s)
    Direct observation of language, values and attitudes in a Spanish-speaking setting related to the student’s major discipline. Course to be taken by students pursuing the Biliterate Certificate whose major does not offer a course with a practicum component.  Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisites: SPAN 3302 .
    Offered: Fall, Spring.

  
  • SPAN 4361 - Spanish Study Tour

    3-6 hrs hour(s)
    Direct observation of language, values and attitudes in a Spanish-speaking country.
    Offered: As Needed.

  
  • SPAN 4390 - Selected Topics in Spanish

    3 hour(s)
    In-depth study of specialized topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Offered: As Needed.

  
  • SPAN 4395 - Summative Experience

    3 hour(s)
    A capstone course that requires students to integrate skills and knowledge previously learned in advanced Spanish courses. Guided by a Spanish faculty member, students will complete an individualized project on an independent study basis. Projects may involve research, reading, and report or creative writing. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisite: 18 advanced hours in Spanish. Includes the Oral Proficiency Interview and the Writing Proficiency Test from the Language Testing International Branch of the American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
    Fee: $ 100
    Offered: As Needed.

  
  • SPAN 4398 - Practicum and Summative Experience

    3 hour(s)
    Capstone course and experience that require students to integrate skills and knowledge previously learned in advanced Spanish courses. Guided by a faculty member. Includes the Oral Proficiency Interview and the Writing Proficiency Test from the Language Testing International Branch of the American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisites: Minimum 27 advanced hours in Spanish.
    Fee: $ 120
    Offered: As Needed.

  
  • SPAN 4461 - Spanish Study Tour

    4 hour(s)
    Direct observation of language, values and attitudes in a Spanish-speaking country. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Offered: As Needed.

  
  • SPAN 4490 - Selected Topics in Spanish

    4 hour(s)
    In-depth study of specialized topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Offered: As Needed.

  
  • SPAN 4561 - Spanish Study Tour

    5 hour(s)
    Direct observation of language, values and attitudes in a Spanish-speaking country. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Offered: As Needed.

  
  • SPAN 4590 - Selected Topics in Spanish

    5 hour(s)
    In-depth study of specialized topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Offered: As Needed.

  
  • SPAN 4661 - Spanish Study Tour

    6 hour(s)
    Direct observation of language, values and attitudes in a Spanish-speaking country. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Offered: As Needed.

  
  • SPAN 4690 - Selected Topics in Spanish

    6 hour(s)
    In-depth study of specialized topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Offered: As Needed.


Special Education

  
  • SPED 2338 - Survey of Exceptionalities

    3 hour(s)
    An overview of differences associated with varying exceptionalities as defined under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA). Review of professional issues, legal and ethical considerations and best practices in instruction, detection, and programming for culturally and linguistically diverse students with exceptionalities. Service-learning in a special education setting required. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Fee: $ 10
    Offered: Fall, Spring.

  
  • SPED 4324 - Developmental Disabilities and Autism

    3 hour(s)
    Background in characteristics, causes, prevalence and identification of individuals with developmental disabilities and autism. Specific interventions for facilitating the education and training for this target population. Examination of theory and practice of transition planning from school to community living, post-secondary education, and employment.  40 hours of field experience required in specialized setting.

      Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisite: SPED 2338  or consent of instructor.
    Offered: Spring.

  
  • SPED 4351 - Behavior Management: Special Education

    3 hour(s)
    Proactive intervention strategies, reductive techniques, and crisis prevention and intervention strategies for common behavior problems in children with  disabilities. Emphasis on RTI and positive behavior intervention supports as applied to individuals and groups. The planning, application and evaluation of behavior modification techniques for students with emotional/behavioral disorders, will be included with development of a behavior change project. 10 hours of Field Experience required. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Offered: Fall.

  
  • SPED 5191 - Special Studies: Special Education

    1 hour(s)
    In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Prerequisites: Six advanced semester hours in Special Education and consent of instructor.
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

  
  • SPED 5343 - Law and Contemporary Issues in Special Education

    3 hour(s)
    Significant historical and current issues in special education services including the inclusive model with families and other professionals; Response to  Intervention (RTI); federal and state laws and legal issues, professional practices and ethics. Topics include: confidentiality, identification, assessment and monitoring, behavioral interventions, related services, assistive technology,  service agencies, and IEP development. Field experience required.

      Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisite: SPED 2338 .
    Fee: $ 35
    Offered: Fall.

  
  • SPED 5391 - Special Studies: Special Education

    3 hour(s)
    In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Prerequisites: Six advanced semester hours in Special Education and consent of instructor.
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.


Speech

  
  • SPCH 2190 - Selected Issues in Speech

    1 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
  
  • SPCH 2290 - Selected Issues in Speech

    2 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
  
  • SPCH 2390 - Selected Issues in Speech

    3 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
  
  • SPCH 2490 - Selected Issues in Speech

    4 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
  
  • SPCH 2590 - Selected Issues in Speech

    5 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
  
  • SPCH 2690 - Selected Issues in Speech

    6 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
  
  • SPCH 4191 - Selected Topics in Speech

    1 hour(s)
    In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
  
  • SPCH 4291 - Selected Topics in Speech

    2 hour(s)
    In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
  
  • SPCH 4391 - Selected Topics in Speech

    3 hour(s)
    In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
  
  • SPCH 4491 - Selected Topics in Speech

    4 hour(s)
    In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
  
  • SPCH 4591 - Selected Topics in Speech

    5 hour(s)
    In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
  
  • SPCH 4691 - Selected Topics in Speech

    6 hour(s)
    In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Theology and Spiritual Action

  
  • THSA 1300 - The Catholic Imagination

    3 hour(s)
    A survey and study of Christian individuals and institutions engaging challenges throughout the growth of Catholicism. Emphasis on Catholic critical reflection, prayer and action. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
  
  • THSA 1310 - Introduction to Spirituality and Providence

    3 hour(s)
    Introductory study of selected types of Christian spirituality, including study of the Providence charism. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Offered: Fall, Spring.

  
  • THSA 1320 - Reading the Bible

    3 hour(s)
    Survey of the structure and contents of the Bible, as well as basic methods of interpretation. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Offered: Fall, Spring.

 

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