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ECON 4103 - Economics of Study Tour 1 hour(s)
Observation of business firms, discussions with business executives and government officials; prior background reading, orientation and approval of project required; analysis and reports. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
Prerequisites: ECON 2301 , ECON 2302 .
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ECON 4203 - Economics of Study Tour 2 hour(s)
Observation of business firms, discussions with business executives and government officials; prior background reading, orientation and approval of project required; analysis and reports. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
Prerequisites: ECON 2301 , ECON 2302 .
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ECON 4301 - Industrial Organization 3 hour(s)
Firm behavior under market structures such as perfect competition, oligopoly and monopoly. Antitrust cases, and policy, and the structure-conduct-performance approach. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite:ECON 3302 .
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ECON 4302 - Special Studies in Economics 3 hour(s)
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
Prerequisites: ECON 2301 , ECON 2302 .
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ECON 4303 - Economics of Study Tour 3 hour(s)
Observation of business firms, discussions with business executives and government officials; prior background reading, orientation and approval of project required; analysis and reports. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
Prerequisites: ECON 2301 , ECON 2302 .
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ECON 4304 - Economic Development 3 hour(s)
Concepts and components of the development process: economic growth, income inequality, poverty, sustainable development, education, and health and nutrition. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: ECON 3301 , ECON 3302 .
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ECON 4305 - Institutional Economics 3 hour(s)
Economic understanding of legal rules, externalities, property rights, and Coase’s Theorem. Property rights implications, and organizations as nexus of contracts. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite:ECON 3302 .
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ECON 4306 - Health Care Economics 3 hour(s)
Key aspects of health care economics: medical care attributes, health insurance, demand, provider behavior. The role technologies: cost inflation, adoption and diffusion. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: ECON 2302 or ECON 2301
Offered: As Needed.
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ECON 4307 - Public Finance 3 hour(s)
Government budgets, resource allocation effects, income distribution, and stabilization. Tax and expenditure aspects: tax shifting, incidence; and policies. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: ECON 2301 , ECON 2302 .
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ECON 4308 - Oil and Energy Economics 3 hour(s)
Energy markets, the determinants of recent and historical price trends, an introduction to energy trading, and the influence of economic and political events. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: ECON 3302 .
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ECON 4323 - Urban and Regional Economics 3 hour(s)
Spatial impacts of economic processes within urban environments. Assessment of urban problems, such as; housing, transportation, environmental quality, and public policy. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: ECON 3302
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ECON 4350 - Applied Econometrics 3 hour(s)
Introductory econometrics; practical applications in micro and macroeconomics. Research assignments utilizing models, data collection techniques, and policy analysis. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: ECON 3302 and BADM 3318 (or 3 credit hours of statistics).
Offered: Fall.
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ECON 4403 - Economics of Study Tour 4 hour(s)
Observation of business firms, discussions with business executives and government officials; prior background reading, orientation and approval of project required; analysis and reports. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
Prerequisites:ECON 2301 , ECON 2302 .
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ECON 4503 - Economics of Study Tour 5 hour(s)
Observation of business firms, discussions with business executives and government officials; prior background reading, orientation and approval of project required; analysis and reports. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
Prerequisites: ECON 2301 , ECON 2302 .
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ECON 4603 - Economics of Study Tour 6 hour(s)
Observation of business firms, discussions with business executives and government officials; prior background reading, orientation and approval of project required; analysis and reports. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
Prerequisites: ECON 2301 , ECON 2302 .
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EDUC 1321 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession 3 hour(s)
An introduction to the Teacher Education Program with emphasis on the responsibilities of the teacher to the child and the community and the role of the school in preparing students for lifelong learning. Awareness of high-need teaching areas, career options, observations of varied and diverse student populations in PK-12
settings, and meeting faculty and staff involved in teacher education. 10 hours of Field Experience required. Grading Basis: letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Fee: $ 20
Offered: Spring.
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EDUC 2310 - Diversity 3 hour(s)
Examines diversity, in regard to children, families, and communities in our society. An emphasis on advocacy which fosters inclusiveness, self-awareness, understanding, and community involvement. Topics include a variety of cultural aspects, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, language, socioeconomic status, gender, and ability. 10 clock hours of immersion experience is required for this course. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
Fee: $ 20
Offered: Fall, Summer.
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EDUC 3310 - Foundations of English as a Second Language 3 hour(s)
Investigation of the foundations of English as a Second Language (ESL) education and factors that contribute to multicultural/multilingual learning environments. Topics will include: basic fundamental language concepts, first and second language acquisition processes, ESL language policies, program models, and an overview of assessments. Field experience required. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Fee: $ 30
Offered: Spring.
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EDUC 3320 - Foundations of Bilingual Education 3 hour(s)
Investigation of the history, philosophies and theories of schooling in bilingual societies. Topics will focus on language policy and the sociological, psychological, and legal aspects involved and their affects on second language learners schooling. Field experience required. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Fee: $ 30
Offered: Fall of Odd Years.
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EDUC 3344 - Reading Comprehension in EC-12 3 hour(s)
An in-depth look at reading comprehension development and the science of teaching reading. Includes techniques for teaching literacy and study strategies in a range of disciplines that help students construct meaning and become more effective readers in the content areas, appropriate reading levels, adaptation of materials in content areas and assessment procedures including RTI. Field experience required. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.
Fee: $ 55
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 4330 - Childhood Growth and Development 3 hour(s)
A comprehensive introduction to child adolescent development, covering theories, research, and real-world applications. Emphasis on the physical, cognitive, social/emotional, and personality development in the following periods of life: prenatal, infancy, toddlerhood, early childhood, middle childhood and adolescence.
Examination of varying environmental and cultural backgrounds on child/adolescent growth and development. 10 hours of Field Experience required. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Fee: $ 10
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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EDUC 4331 - Multicultural Children’s Literature for Educators 3 hour(s)
Addresses the diverse reading needs and interest of children; factors in selecting, evaluating, interpreting and using texts in various formats, including multi-ethnic, multicultural/multilingual and authentic materials in the elementary and middle schools. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Fee: $ 30
Offered: Fall, Summer.
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EDUC 4340 - Language Arts/Reading: Bilingual 3 hour(s)
Examines the development and assessment of literacy in the primary language (L1) and in the students’ second language (L2). Transfer of literacy skills between languages including the current social nature of the biliteracy process. Field experience required. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: SPAN 1411 , SPAN 1412 , SPAN 2311 , SPAN 2312 and EDUC 3320
Fee: $ 95
Offered: Fall of Even Years.
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EDUC 4345 - Literacy Development and Instruction: EC-12 3 hour(s)
Exploration of literacy development from the acquisition of language to critical thinking skills. Emphasis on diversity, differentiation, and assessment tools and practices in effective literacy instruction, includes English Language Learners, multicultural literature, dyslexia and other reading disorders. 10 hours of Field Experience required in a reading program. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Fee: $ 20
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 4348 - Literacy Diagnosis and Remediation EC-12 3 hour(s)
Survey of informal and standardized instruments for assessing and diagnosing students’ reading strengths, weaknesses, and disabilities with an emphasis on appropriate strategies to remediate individual student needs, including dyslexia. 10 hours of Field Experience required in a reading program. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education
Fee: $ 45
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 4356 - Differentiated Learning Strategies 3 hour(s)
Examine the processes, methods, and techniques for teaching mathematics, social studies, and natural sciences to classrooms that serve diverse student populations. Strategies for the incorporation of learner centered curriculum for the academic content area in students’ first (L1) and second languages (L2) will be examined and investigated. Field experience required. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Fee: $ 30
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 4363 - Language Development: English Language Learners 3 hour(s)
Study of bilingual language development including the developmental stages and acquisition processes for reading and writing in students first (L1) and second language (L2). Language variety with an emphasis on social and cultural contexts and the successful development of bilingualism in families, communities and schools. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Fee: $ 20
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 4364 - Approaches to English Language Learners (ELL) 3 hour(s)
Current approaches to second language acquisition (SLA) and English Language Learner (ELL) instruction; methodology of teaching and testing English Language Learners (ELL); design, implementation and evaluation of ELL programs and materials. Analysis of language contact in society including code-switching, language varieties and bilingualism. 10 hours of Field Experience required. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: EDUC 3320 or EDUC 3310
Fee: $ 35
Offered: Spring.
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EDUC 4365 - Interdisciplinary Pedagogy and Methods 1: Construction 3 hour(s)
Explore standards-based curriculum design with the alignment of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Use of research-based teaching strategies, developmentally and culturally appropriate teaching methodologies and pedagogies. Curricular development models include: 5E, Backward Design, Direct Teach/Hunter model, and Cooperative Learning as instructional methods with emphasis on writing across the curriculum and technology. Development of lesson plans with an emphasis on learning centers, stations, and formative assessments. 10 hours of Field Experience required. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.
Fee: $ 45
Offered: Fall.
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EDUC 4365 - Interdisciplinary Pedagogy and Methods I: Construction 3 hour(s)
Explore standards-based curriculum design with the alignment of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Use of research-based teaching strategies, developmentally and culturally appropriate teaching methodologies and pedagogies. Curricular development models include: 5E, Backward Design, Direct Teach/Hunter model, and Cooperative Learning as instructional methods with emphasis on writing across the curriculum and technology. Development of lesson plans with an emphasis on learning centers, stations, and formative assessments. 10 hours of Field Experience required. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Fee: $ 45
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 4370 - Teaching Young Children 3 hour(s)
An integrated approach to curriculum assessment and instruction based on aesthetic, affective, cognitive, language, motor, physical, and social development of children (birth tough age eight); identification of best practices in organizing the learning environment, materials, schedule, and routines in naturalistic child-centered settings. Ten clock hours of observation and experience with young children. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: EDUC 4330 .
Fee: $ 10
Offered: Fall.
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EDUC 4372 - The Creative Child: Art, Music, and Movement 3 hour(s)
Overview of techniques and pedagogy designed to foster development of creative expression in children and adolescent tough integrating play, art, music, literature, and movement across the content areas. Five hours of immersion experience required. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Fee: $ 40
Offered: Spring, Summer.
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EDUC 5105 - Selected Topics in Teacher Education 1 hour(s)
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
Offered: As Needed.
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EDUC 5303 - Interdisciplinary Pedagogy and Methods ll: Deconstruction 3 hour(s)
Deconstruct the curriculum to identify the vertical alignment of the TEKS across grade levels and to explore the alignment of TEKS to STAAR/EOC, design lessons the scaffold learning, apply active learning instructional methods, and integrate accommodations into assessments for diverse learners that includes technology integration and creation of performance assessments, rubrics, and test construction that includes modifications for students with learning disabilities and/or linguistic difference. Interdisciplinary methods reinforce academic disciplines of math, science and writing across the curriculum; theoretical emphasis on social construction and constructivism. 50 hours of field experience required. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: Admission into Teacher Education
Fee: $ 50
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 5305 - Selected Topics in Teacher Education 3 hour(s)
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
Offered: As Needed.
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EDUC 5307 - Classroom and Behavior Management 3 hour(s)
Overview of basic principles of classroom organization and management of instruction, including theoretical knowledge about the art and science of classroom management. Behavior management from organizing time, materials, and classroom space to strategies for managing individual and large group student behaviors, transitions, lab activities, and other arrangements for classrooms in general education. A broad range of techniques is presented with attention to social, cultural and gender differences and parent/teacher conferences as factors important to effective classroom management. Code of ethics and standard practices for Texas educators including professional and ethical practices and conduct toward colleagues and students, social media, anti-bullying, suicide and mental health issues are also discussed. 10 hours of field experience required. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: Admission into Teacher Education
Fee: $ 10
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 5325 - Technology for Teaching 3 hour(s)
In-depth study of instruction and educational technology applications for teachers. State and national education technology standards, technology integration in the K-12 curriculum and distance education topics are covered. Fulfills computer literacy requirement. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Fee: $ 15
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 5330 - Interdisciplinary Pedagogy and Methods lll: Reconstruction 3 hour(s)
Curricular design to include alignment of state curriculum (TEKS) to state assessments (STAAR/EOC) with an emphasis on differentiated instruction. An emphasis on the use of centers and stations to guide instructions tough centers and stations as well as activities for community engagement and field trips. Technology and the Fine Arts are embedded in learning activities that are developmentally appropriate. 50 hours of field experience required. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: Admission into Teacher Education
Fee: $ 45
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 5343 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics 3 hour(s)
Pedagogical approaches and methodology in mathematics. Emphasis on effective instructional strategies and best practices in mathematics to teach for student understanding using technology, manipulatives and aligning curriculum to state assessments. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite:EDUC 1321
Fee: $ 40
Offered: Fall.
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EDUC 5355 - Methods of Teaching Science 3 hour(s)
Pedagogical approaches in methodology in science. Emphasis on effective instructional strategies and best practices in science teaching for students understanding using technology, manipulatives and aligning curriculum to state assessments. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: EDUC 1321
Fee: $ 40
Offered: Spring.
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EDUC 5372 - Methods of Teaching Social Studies 3 hour(s)
Pedagogical approaches and methodology in social studies. Emphasis on effective instructional strategies and best practices in social studies to teach for students understanding using technology, manipulatives and aligning curriculum to state assessments. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite:EDUC 1321
Fee: $ 40
Offered: Fall.
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EDUC 5680 - Clinical Teaching: Elementary 6 hour(s)
Fourteen weeks of full-day observation and clinical teaching in an elementary (EC-6) setting. Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: Consent of director of field experience and full admission to Teacher Education.
Fee: $ 50
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 5682 - Clinical Teaching: Bilingual Teaching 6 hour(s)
Fourteen weeks of full-day observation and clinical teaching in a bilingual elementary (EC-6) setting. Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: Consent of director of field experience and full admission to Teacher Education.
Fee: $ 50
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 5683 - Clinical Teaching: Special Education Elementary 6 hour(s)
Seven weeks of full-day observation and clinical teaching in a special education setting and seven weeks of full-day observation and clinical teaching in an elementary (EC-6) setting. Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: Consent of the director of field experience and full admission to Teacher Education.
Fee: $ 50
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 5684 - Clinical Teaching: All Level 6 hour(s)
Fourteen weeks of full-day observation and clinical teaching in all-level setting (EC-12). Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: Consent of director of field experience and full admission to Teacher Education.
Fee: $ 50
Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDUC 5685 - Clinical Teaching: Intermediate 6 hour(s)
Fourteen weeks of full-day observation and clinical teaching in an intermediate setting (4-8). Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: Consent of director of field experience and full admission to Teacher Education.
Fee: $ 50
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 5686 - Clinical Teaching 6 hour(s)
A minimum of fourteen weeks of full-day observation and clinical teaching that mirrors the certification(s) the candidate is seeking. Candidate must plan and implement lessons and provide effective feedback to students in their certification areas (i.e., a candidate seeking special education could be in an inclusive class in their content area or could have a split placement in content/general education placement and a special education placement or a candidate seeking content and ESL could be in a grade level classroom with ESL students or could be a pull-out model). Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: Consent of Director of Field Experience and admission to Teacher Education.
Fee: $ 170
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 5686 - Clinical Teaching: Secondary 6 hour(s)
Fourteen weeks of full-day observation and clinical teaching in a secondary school. Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: Consent of director of field experience and full admission to Teacher Education.
Fee: $ 50
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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ENGL 1313 - Composition I 3 hour(s)
Principles and processes of expository writing; practice in synthesizing material from sources. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No (TCCN: ENGL 1301).
Satisfactory score on admissions or placement assessments.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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ENGL 1314 - Composition II 3 hour(s)
Principles and processes of argumentative and persuasive writing; systematic research techniques; use of source material in effective writing. Composition II Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No (TCCN: ENGL 1302).
Prerequisite: ENGL 1313 or equivalent.
Composition II
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ENGL 2190 - Selected Issues in English 1 hour(s)
Introduction to specialized topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
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ENGL 2290 - Selected Issues in English 2 hour(s)
Introduction to specialized topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
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ENGL 2331 - Introduction to World Literature I 3 hour(s)
Survey of representative selections of world literature from 2000 B.C. to 1650 A.D.; treatment of literary forms and fundamental concepts of literary theory; practice in intelligent critical reading and clear, effective writing; opportunity for creative writing. Highly recommended for English majors Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No (TCCN: ENGL 2332).
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent or successful performance on an advanced placement examination in writing.
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ENGL 2332 - Introduction to World Literature II 3 hour(s)
Survey of representative selections of world literature from a variety of cultures written between 1650 C.E. and the present; treatment of literary forms and fundamental concepts of literary theory; practice in intelligent critical reading and clear, effective writing; opportunity for creative writing. Highly recommended for English majors Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No (TCCN: ENGL 2333).
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent or successful performance on an advanced placement examination in writing.
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ENGL 2335 - Introduction to Fiction 3 hour(s)
Survey of representative selections; literary terminology and theory concerning the short story and novel; practice in intelligent critical reading and clear, effective writing; opportunity for creative writing. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent or successful performance on an advanced placement examination in writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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ENGL 2336 - Introduction to Poetry 3 hour(s)
Survey of representative selections of poetry; literary terminology and theory concerning poetry; practice in intelligent critical reading and clear, effective writing; opportunity for creative writing.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent or successful performance on an advanced placement examination in writing.
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Offered: Fall, Spring.
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ENGL 2336 - Introduction to Poetry and Drama 3 hour(s)
Survey of representative selections; literary terminology and theory concerning poetry and drama; practice in intelligent critical reading and clear, effective writing; opportunity for creative writing. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent or successful performance on an advanced placement examination in writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Drama 3 hour(s)
Survey of representative selections of drama; literary terminology and theory concerning drama; practice in intelligent critical reading and clear, effective writing; opportunity for creative writing and the presentation of dramatic works. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent or successful performance on an advanced placement examination in writing. (GE)
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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ENGL 2370 - Survey of Mexican American Literature 3 hour(s)
Representative overview of Chicano poetry, drama, short story and novel. Texts in English and in some cases English/Spanish as a result of code switching. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite:ENGL 1314 or equivalent, or successful performance on advanced placement examination in writing.
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ENGL 2390 - Selected Issues in English 3 hour(s)
Introduction to specialized topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
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ENGL 2490 - Selected Issues in English 4 hour(s)
Introduction to specialized topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
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ENGL 2590 - Selected Issues in English 5 hour(s)
Introduction to specialized topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
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ENGL 2690 - Selected Issues in English 6 hour(s)
Introduction to specialized topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
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ENGL 3311 - Creative Writing 3 hour(s)
Theoretical and practical examination of the art of creative writing, including analysis of models and production of original pieces, as well as practice in critiquing one’s own writing and that of others. Topics may include, but are not limited to: Short Story, Poetry, Creative Nonfiction, Sudden Fiction, Novel. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Fall.
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ENGL 3312 - Advanced Written Communication 3 hour(s)
Development of skills and techniques in expository, persuasive, and argumentative writing; application of linguistic and rhetorical theory and research; practice in editing and critiquing one’s own writing and that of others. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: Three semester hours in sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Spring.
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ENGL 3314 - Fundamentals of Professional and Technical Writing 3 hour(s)
Study of principles and practice of technical and professional writing. Course assignments include emphasis on audience analysis, ethical and legal considerations, project document design, electronic resources and delivery systems, and drafting of specific applications such as reports, proposals, instructions, and technical description. The course will also highlight career paths in the field. May include a service-learning component. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent.
Offered: Fall.
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ENGL 3321 - Poetry 3 hour(s)
Study of poetry as a literary art form tough critical reading of representative selections; analysis of conventions and techniques characteristic of the genre; application of contemporary theoretical and critical approaches. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Fall of Even Years.
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ENGL 3322 - Dramatic Literature 3 hour(s)
Advanced study of drama as a literary and theatrical art form tough critical reading of representative selections, analysis of conventions and techniques characteristic of the genre; and application of contemporary theoretical and critical approaches. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Spring of Odd Years.
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ENGL 3323 - Prose Fiction 3 hour(s)
Advanced study of prose fiction–the short story, the novel, or both–as a literary art form tough critical reading of representative selections; analysis of conventions and techniques characteristics of the genre; application of contemporary theoretical and critical approaches. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Spring of Even Years.
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ENGL 3325 - Fiction and Film 3 hour(s)
Comparative study of literary narratives and dramatic forms and their adaptations into cinematic forms; analysis of conventions and techniques of both literary and cinematic media; application of contemporary theoretical and critical approaches. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Fall of Odd Years.
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ENGL 3333 - Grant Writing 3 hour(s)
Introduces students to the grant writing process including identifying a financial need, studying grant requirements, identifying potential funding sources, aligning projects with an agency, working in a team environment, establishing credible goals, developing a reasonable budget and time line, and reviewing applications on behalf of local non-profit organizations. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent.
Offered: Spring of Even Years.
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ENGL 3337 - Writing for the Web 3 hour(s)
Emphasizes practical concepts related to writing and communication on the internet and the World Wide Web. Attention is given to finding and analyzing information, analyzing and designing internet sites and other digital, hyper textual environments; and analyzing and composing documents for digital, networked environments. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent.
Offered: Spring of Odd Years.
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ENGL 3345 - Technical Editing and Writing 3 hour(s)
Course emphasizes editorial practices and responsibilities in communication of both scientific and technical information. Course assignments cover the editor’s role as an editor of documents, a collaborator in document development, and a manager of publication projects and groups. Students will also survey broad selection of scientific and technical literature to better understand the cultural and ethical implication of a variety of scientific and technical writing as they apply to both the field of scientific and technical writing. Course studies the strategies for editing the prose, design, and illustrations of print and online technical and professional documents. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent.
Offered: Fall of Even Years.
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ENGL 3349 - Written Business Communications 3 hour(s)
Instructs in the skills required to communicate effectively in today’s business writing environment. These skills include–but are not limited to–the following: The ability to produce clear, direct, and error-free writing. The ability to produce and clearly present business-related research. The ability to solve business-related problems. Developing specific skills, competencies, and points of view needed by professionals in the field most closely related to this course. Professional writing concerns specific document-type format, content, and usage. thus, the course offers intensive study and practice in the composition and proofreading, revising, and editing of reports, memos, and letters in business related topics, as well as intensive use of computer skills, especially word processing and graphics, skills, assessment, employment procedure, interviewing, and research techniques. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent
Offered: Fall.
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ENGL 3350 - Technical and Professional Writing Capstone 3 hour(s)
Candidates demonstrate mastery of program objectives in a capstone portfolio project. Students work individually to analyze a technical scenario, define project requirements, and develop necessary technical and professional communication deliverables. A faculty advisor supports the student toughout the project and provides performance feedback at the completion of the capstone portfolio. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: ENGL 1314 or equivalent; at least six hours of upper division technical and professional writing courses.
Offered: Spring.
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ENGL 3356 - British Literature I 3 hour(s)
Survey of the literature of England with emphasis on the development of literary conventions, themes and techniques during distinct historical periods and cultural eras and movements; consideration of sociopolitical and ideological influences on interpretation and evaluation of texts. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: Six semester hours of sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Fall of Odd Years.
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ENGL 3357 - British Literature II 3 hour(s)
Survey of the literature of Britain with emphasis on the development of literary conventions, themes and techniques during distinct historical periods and cultural eras and movements; consideration of sociopolitical and ideological influences on interpretation and evaluation of texts. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Spring of Even Years.
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ENGL 3366 - American Literature I 3 hour(s)
Survey of the literature of the United States in its connections to society and culture, with special attention to the voices of women, minorities and other groups in the expanded canon; consideration of sociopolitical and ideological influences on interpretation and evaluation of texts. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Fall of Even Years.
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ENGL 3367 - American Literature II 3 hour(s)
Survey of the literature of the United States in its connection to society and culture with special attention to the voices of women, minorities and other groups in the expanded canon; consideration of sociopolitical and ideological influences on interpretation and evaluation of texts. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Spring of Odd Years.
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ENGL 3368 - Literature of the Southwest 3 hour(s)
Study of representative literary works within the cultural context of the Southwestern United States and its borderlands; consideration of sociopolitical and ideological influences on interpretation and evaluation of texts. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Fall of Odd Years.
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ENGL 3375 - Gender Issues in Literature and Language 3 hour(s)
Examines the issue of gender in literary, rhetorical and/or linguistics studies. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Spring.
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ENGL 3380 - Visual Rhetoric Document Design 3 hour(s)
Course covers the editorial role in the preparation of text and visual materials, both print and online, for production. Assignments emphasize visual and rhetorical design including communicating in multimodal virtual spaces. Students learn the editor’s responsibilities and prerogatives as they relate to those of other professionals in the production phase of the publications field. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent.
Offered: Fall of Odd Years.
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ENGL 4195 - Special Studies in English 1 hour(s)
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by the instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
Prerequisite: Three semester hours in sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Fall.
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ENGL 4295 - Special Studies in English 2 hour(s)
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by the instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
Prerequisite: Three semester hours in sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Fall.
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ENGL 4350 - Teaching English/Language Arts 3 hour(s)
Methods of teaching English and language arts courses at the elementary, middle school and secondary levels. Topics will include approaches to teaching literature and composition, interdisciplinary approaches, and technology in the classroom, and state-mandated tests and objectives. Highly recommended for certification students. Admission to Teacher Education is not a prerequisite. May include service-learning component. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
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ENGL 4373 - Shakespeare 3 hour(s)
In-depth study of representative works of Shakespeare, emphasizing the development of his vision of life tough his art; application of contemporary theoretical and critical approaches including performance theory. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Fall of Even Years.
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ENGL 4388 - Language Acquisition Processes 3 hour(s)
Models, processes and sequences in first and second language acquisition; individual and social variables. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent.
Offered: Spring.
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ENGL 4395 - Special Studies in English 3 hour(s)
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by the instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
Prerequisite: Three semester hours in sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Fall.
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ENGL 5382 - Language and Society 3 hour(s)
Language as related to social, political and economic factors; error and discourse analysis. Applications for classroom teaching. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent.
Offered: Spring.
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ENGL 5383 - General Linguistic Theory 3 hrs hour(s)
General linguistics, focusing on the nature of language, Engish phonology, syntax, semantics and language change; introduction to psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent
Offered: Fall.
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ENGL 5386 - English as a Second Language Methodology 3 hour(s)
Current approaches to second language acquisition and instruction; methodology of teaching and testing English as a second language (ESL); design, implementation and evaluation of ESL programs and materials. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent.
Offered: Fall.
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FINC 2190 - Selected Issues in Finance 1 hour(s)
Introduction to specialized topic or topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
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FINC 2290 - Selected Issues in Finance 2 hour(s)
Introduction to specialized topic or topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
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FINC 2390 - Selected Issues in Finance 3 hour(s)
Introduction to specialized topic or topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
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FINC 2490 - Selected Issues in Finance 4 hour(s)
Introduction to specialized topic or topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
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FINC 2590 - Selected Issues in Finance 5 hour(s)
Introduction to specialized topic or topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
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FINC 2690 - Selected Issues in Finance 6 hour(s)
Introduction to specialized topic or topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
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FINC 3310 - International Finance 3 hour(s)
Examines both the theory and practice of financial management in an international arena. Includes the following topics on an international level: financing, investment, risk, foreign exchange, capital budgeting, taxation, and money management. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: ACCT 2311 , ACCT 2312 , ECON 2301 , ECON 2302 , FINC 3321 .
Fee: $ 20
Offered: Fall.
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FINC 3312 - Financial Statement Analysis 3 hour(s)
Examination of the role of financial statements in financial decisions. Explores financial reporting and SEC filings in great detail. Develops an understanding of related concepts and procedures. Students learn to analyze and interpret various financial disclosures for decision making. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
Prerequisites: ACCT 2311 , ACCT 2312 , ECON 2301 , and ECON 2302
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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FINC 3321 - Business Finance 3 hour(s)
Financial analysis of the firm, capital budgeting, financial ratio analysis, working capital management, risk return analysis, capital structure, cost and profit analysis, money and capital markets, international finance and business ethics. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: ACCT 2311 , ACCT 2312 , ECON 2301 , ECON 2302 , CISS 1310 .
Offered: Spring, Fall, Summer.
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