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COMM 2363 - Public Relations 3 hour(s)
Introduction to public relations practices, theories, and ethical principles. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Offered: Fall of Odd Years.
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COMM 2390 - Selected Issues in Mass Communication 3 hour(s)
Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
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COMM 2417 - Digital News Production 4 hour(s)
Basics of studio and field production; emphasis on electronic newswriting, equipment usage, lighting, sound and editing. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Fee: $ 30
Offered: Fall.
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COMM 2490 - Selected Issues in Mass Communication 4 hour(s)
Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
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COMM 3293 - Media Praticum 2 hour(s)
Practical, hands-on experience in a mass communication field on campus in a supervised and educational setting. Students are required to complete at least one practicum as part of their degree requirements. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: 6 hours in advanced COMM courses.
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COMM 3312 - Film Studies 3 hour(s)
In-depth study of specialized topics in film, which may include Genre Studies, Auteur Studies, Film History (American/Asian/European). Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
Fee: $ 20
Offered: Fall of Odd Years.
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COMM 3313 - Journalism History 3 hour(s)
Survey course on the development of print journalism in America with emphasis on the evolution of United States newspapers. Course covers the major eras and figures in United States journalism history. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
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COMM 3321 - Media Copy Writing 3 hour(s)
Techniques for writing effective advertising copy and campaigns for print, television and radio; principles and theories of communication applied to copy. Course also will introduce students to copy writing for the Web. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: COMM 2330 or consent of the instructor.
Offered: Spring.
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COMM 3322 - Writing the Short Screenplay 3 hour(s)
Techniques for developing ideas and materials for screenplays 15 to 20 minutes in length. Requires the completion of a completed major scene treatment and a completed final draft. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore-level literature or consent of instructor.
Offered: Fall of even years.
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COMM 3330 - Advanced Newsgathering 3 hour(s)
Continuation of basic newsgathering techniques and skills used in COMM 2330 , emphasis on in-depth story formats. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: COMM 2330 .
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COMM 3338 - Marketing for the Media 3 hour(s)
Study of the techniques and evolution of media campaign planning and the use of various media vehicles for promotion and marketing. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
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COMM 3370 - Print Editing 3 hour(s)
Study of editing skills with emphasis on AP style and grammar and structural problems associated with writing for traditional media (print news, public relations, magazines) and new media. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: COMM 2330 or consent of instructor.
Fee: $ 15
Offered: Spring of Odd Years.
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COMM 3371 - Media Publications Design 3 hour(s)
Techniques for print and layout design with an emphasis on public relations and multimedia journalism publication, utilizing industry-standard software to create print and online products. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Fee: $ 30
Offered: Spring of Odd Years.
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COMM 3372 - Online Journalism 3 hour(s)
Students will learn the basic principles and practices for producing news content for the web. Additionally, students will create content for an active, online site. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
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COMM 3410 - Television Production 4 hour(s)
Advanced workshop, emphasis on script/shot breakdown and storyboarding; blocking and staging actors; light, sound, and set design for multi-camera studio productions; and the development and producing of talk show, news magazine, and sitcom/ drama format programming. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Fee: $ 20
Offered: Spring of Odd Years.
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COMM 4120 - Selected Topics in Adobe Certification Preparation 1 hour(s)
Test-taking tactics and techniques for developing a practical plan of study for specific Adobe software. May be repeated for credit when Adobe software selections vary. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
Offered: Spring.
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COMM 4130 - Portfolio II 1 hour(s)
Advanced workshop on requirements and techniques for compiling, editing, and publishing a professional Mass Communication portfolio. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: 24 advanced hours in COMM or consent of instructor.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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COMM 4170 - Special Topics in Communication Arts 1 hour(s)
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
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COMM 4302 - Event Planning and Management 3 hour(s)
Techniques for strategic planning, development, management, and evaluation of public relations events; principles and theories of written, spoken, and visual tactics as applied to behavioral and attitudinal public relations objectives. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites consent of instructor.
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COMM 4310 - History of Television 3 hour(s)
Examination of the development of television, including television pioneers, emergence of various genres and types of programming, and projections for the future of the medium. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Offered: Spring of Odd Years.
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COMM 4318 - Writing for Television 3 hour(s)
Techniques for the development and writing of a prospectus and telescripts for television. Topics may include Sitcoms, Dramas, and New Magazines/Talk Shows. Students are required to complete a project prospectus and a final draft of an applicable telescripts. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
Offered: Fall of Even Years.
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COMM 4320 - Screenwriting 3 hour(s)
Techniques for developing ideas and material for a full-length screenplay, 90-120 minutes. Students are required to complete a major scene treatment and a final draft of a full-length screenplay. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: COMM 3322 or consent of instructor.
Offered: Spring of Odd Years.
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COMM 4332 - Public Relations Writing 3 hour(s)
Basic public relations writing and writing for other media such as newsletters and speeches. Students will learn the fundamentals of campaign and event management and how new technologies are impacting public relations. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: COMM 2330 or consent of instructor.
Offered: Spring.
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COMM 4351 - Digital Film Production II 3 hour(s)
Advanced digital film production workshop. Emphasis on documentary and narrative digital film production. Students are required to produce, direct, and edit the final cut of one narrative or one documentary production 15-20 minutes in length. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: COMM 2330 or consent of instructor.
Fee: $ 20
Offered: Spring of Odd Years.
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COMM 4355 - Principles of Social Media 3 hour(s)
Production of social media content for the Web using multimedia tools to do print, visual and audio storytelling and search engine optimization and campaign planning. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Offered: As Needed.
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COMM 4360 - Communication Theory and Research 3 hour(s)
Examination of the theories and research methods related to the communication process and to mass communication. Design and execution of a research project required. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Offered: Spring of Even Years.
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COMM 4370 - Special Topics in Communication Arts 3 hour(s)
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
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COMM 4371 - Mass Media and Society 3 hour(s)
Theoretical examination of the impact, effects and repercussions of mass media on society. Topics may include Media Violence and Effects, Women and the Media, Minorities and Media, Censorship and Media. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
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COMM 4374 - Student Media Practicum 3 hour(s)
Supervised on-campus experience in media-related environment. Completion of 120 hours at the same on-campus media site required. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: COMM 2301 , COMM 2417 , COMM 2330 or consent of instructor
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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COMM 4378 - Communication Research Methods 3 hour(s)
Research methods related to the communication process and to mass communication. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): COMM 4360 .
Offered: Spring of Odd Years.
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COMM 4390 - Communication Internship 3 hour(s)
Supervised professional field experience in a media environment. Requires the completion of 120 hours at the same media internship site. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
Prerequisite: 12 advanced hours in COMM courses.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COMM 4413 - Television Newscast Production 4 hour(s)
Advanced workshop in the writing and producing of TV news programs. Includes story selection and development, field production, anchoring, reporting, operation of studio and control room equipment, writing, copy editing, and directing. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: COMM 2417 or consent of instructor.
Fee: $ 30
Offered: Spring of Even Years.
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COMM 4690 - Communication Internship 6 hour(s)
Supervised professional field experience in a media environment. Requires the completion of 300 hours at the same media internship site. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
Prerequisite: 12 advanced hours in COMM courses.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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Communication Sciences and Disorders |
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CSCD 2300 - Introduction to Communication Disorders 3 hour(s)
Overview of the field of communication disorders and the role of the speech language pathologist. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Fee: $ 35
Offered: Fall.
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CSCD 2341 - American Sign Language I 3 hour(s)
Linguistic description and practical use of sign language and finger spelling; use of sign language as a non-oral communication system with the communicatively impaired. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Offered: Fall.
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CSCD 2342 - American Sign Language II 3 hour(s)
Advanced course in American Sign Language (ASL) that develops receptive and expressive skills and increases fluency and knowledge of sophisticated grammatical features. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: CSCD 2341
Offered: Spring.
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CSCD 3200 - Clinical Observation Practicum 2 hour(s)
Designed to provide supervised observation and report-writing on the evaluation and therapeutic management of a variety of communication disorders. Grade basis only. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: For students with a declared CSD major only.
Fee: $ 135
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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CSCD 3311 - Normal Language Development 3 hour(s)
Symbolic system used by humans to communicate; role of learning in perception, comprehension and expression of linguistic codes; sequential development of normal language skills. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerquisite: CSCD 2300
Fee: $ 45
Offered: Spring.
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CSCD 3320 - Language Science for Communication Disorders 3 hour(s)
A technical study of the form content and use of the English language. Other languages included for the purpose of examining linguistic contrasts. Designed to prepare CSCD students for advanced studies in the major. Implication for clinical applications and research will be introduced. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Offered: Fall.
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CSCD 3343 - Articulation and Phonological Disorders 3 hour(s)
Current theory and research on phonological and articulation development and disorders. Comparison of various procedures of data sampling and analysis, with a focus on intervention techniques. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: CSCD 3412 with a grade of C or better.
Fee: $ 35
Offered: Spring.
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CSCD 3362 - Introduction to Audiology 3 hour(s)
Nature of hearing and sound; anatomy and physiology of the auditory system; procedures and practice in diagnosis of hearing disorders; introduction to rehabilitative aspects of audiology. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: Advanced standing
Offered: Fall.
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CSCD 3412 - Introduction to Phonetics and Phonemics 4 hour(s)
Introduction to phonetic/phonemic theory; application of phonetics (transcription) to normal, deviant and multilingual speech. Includes lab for development of advanced transcription skills. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Offered: Fall.
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CSCD 4315 - Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of Speech and Language 3 hour(s)
Study of neuroanatomical and neurophysiological mechanisms related to speech and language. Structure and function of the human nervous systems and neurodiagnostic procedure will be examined. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: CSCD 4411 or equivalent BIOL 1422 .
Offered: Fall.
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CSCD 4340 - Aural Rehabilitation 3 hour(s)
Overview of aural rehabilitation: fundamental aspects and basic information on amplification, comprehensive approaches to aural rehabilitation for children and adults. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: CSCD 3362 with grade of C or better.
Offered: Spring.
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CSCD 4341 - Diagnostic Procedures in Communication Disorders 3 hour(s)
Measurement and evaluation in the diagnosis of speech and language delays and deviancies; case histories and report writing observation hours required. This course can only be taken during the senior year. Student cannot receive credit for both CSCD 4341. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: CSCD 3343 , CSCD 4351 with a grade of C or better.
Fee: $ 50
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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CSCD 4351 - Language Disorders in Children 3 hour(s)
A study of symptomatology and current treatments of language delay and disordered language in children. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: CSCD 3311 with a grade of C or better.
Fee: $ 45
Offered: Fall.
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CSCD 4411 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech 4 hour(s)
Study of neuroanatomical, structural and physiological aspects of speech production with emphasis on respiration, phonation and articulation. Includes scheduled, instructor-supervised lab for studying programmed texts and models of structures. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: BIOL 1421 , BIOL 1422 or CSCD 4315 .
Fee: $ 50
Offered: Spring.
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CSCD 5151 - Selected Topics in Communication Disorders 1 hour(s)
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
Prerequisite: Consent of instructors independently arranged.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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CSCD 5161 - Clinical Conference in Communication Disorders 1 hour(s)
Professionalism, legal and ethical issues; ASHA standards; clinical procedures at the Harry Jersig Center. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: Admission to practicum.
Fee: $ 15
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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CSCD 5162 - Clinical Practicum: Speech-Language and Audiology 1 hour(s)
Under direct supervision of faculty with ASHA CCC/SP or CCC/A, clinical practicum in remediation or management of communication disorders of language, speech and/or hearing. Students must enroll in this course whenever engaged in practicum under direct supervision of CSCD faculty and must obtain 15 clinical hours per credit hour. Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Repeatable for credit: Yes
Prerequisites: Overall and CSCD GPA of 3.0 or better and students will be assigned practicum only after they have had or are enrolled in course work that qualifies them for such experience.
Fee: $ 15
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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CSCD 5251 - Selected Topics in Communication Disorders 2 hour(s)
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
Prerequisite: Consent of instructors independently arranged.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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CSCD 5262 - Clinical Practicum: Speech-Language and Audiology 2 hour(s)
Under direct supervision of faculty with ASHA CCC/SP or CCC/A, clinical practicum in remediation or management of communication disorders of language, speech and/or hearing. Students must enroll in this course whenever engaged in practicum under direct supervision of CSCD faculty and must obtain 15 clinical hours per credit hour. Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Repeatable for credit: Yes
Prerequisites: Overall and CSCD GPA of 3.0 or better and students will be assigned practicum only after they have had or are enrolled in course work that qualifies them for such experience.
Fee: $ 15
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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CSCD 5351 - Selected Topics in Communication Disorders 3 hour(s)
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
Prerequisite: Consent of instructors independently arranged.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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CSCD 5360 - Speech and Hearing Science 3 hour(s)
Physical properties of sound, sound measurement, basic auditory function, acoustical and physiological phonetics and the perception of speech. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: CSCD 3343 , CSCD 3362 , CSCD 4315 and CSCD 4411 .
Offered: Spring.
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CSCD 5362 - Clinical Practicum: Speech-Language and Audiology 3 hour(s)
Under direct supervision of faculty with ASHA CCC/SP or CCC/A, clinical practicum in remediation or management of communication disorders of language, speech and/or hearing. Students must enroll in this course whenever engaged in practicum under direct supervision of CSCD faculty and must obtain 15 clinical hours per credit hour. Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Repeatable for credit: Yes
Prerequisites: Overall and CSCD GPA of 3.0 or better and students will be assigned practicum only after they have had or are enrolled in course work that qualifies them for such experience.
Fee: $ 15
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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CSCD 5451 - Selected Topics in Communication Disorders 4 hour(s)
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
Prerequisite: Consent of instructors independently arranged.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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CSCD 5462 - Clinical Practicum: Speech-Language and Audiology 4 hour(s)
Under direct supervision of faculty with ASHA CCC/SP or CCC/A, clinical practicum in remediation or management of communication disorders of language, speech and/or hearing. Students must enroll in this course whenever engaged in practicum under direct supervision of CSCD faculty and must obtain 15 clinical hours per credit hour. Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Repeatable for credit: Yes
Prerequisites: Overall and CSCD GPA of 3.0 or better and students will be assigned practicum only after they have had or are enrolled in course work that qualifies them for such experience.
Fee: $ 15
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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CSCD 5562 - Clinical Practicum: Speech-Language and Audiology 5 hour(s)
Under direct supervision of faculty with ASHA CCC/SP or CCC/A, clinical practicum in remediation or management of communication disorders of language, speech and/or hearing. Students must enroll in this course whenever engaged in practicum under direct supervision of CSCD faculty and must obtain 15 clinical hours per credit hour. Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Repeatable for credit: Yes
Prerequisites: Overall and CSCD GPA of 3.0 or better and students will be assigned practicum only after they have had or are enrolled in course work that qualifies them for such experience.
Fee: $ 15
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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CSCD 5662 - Clinical Practicum: Speech-Language and Audiology 6 hour(s)
Under direct supervision of faculty with ASHA CCC/SP or CCC/A, clinical practicum in remediation or management of communication disorders of language, speech and/or hearing. Students must enroll in this course whenever engaged in practicum under direct supervision of CSCD faculty and must obtain 15 clinical hours per credit hour. Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Repeatable for credit: Yes
Prerequisites: Overall and CSCD GPA of 3.0 or better and students will be assigned practicum only after they have had or are enrolled in course work that qualifies them for such experience.
Fee: $ 15
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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Computer Information Systems and Security |
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CISS 1310 - Introduction to Information and Computer Technology 3 hour(s)
Survey course in Information Technology for students who have basic computer skills. Topics include: theory and application of computer fundamentals, computer hardware, systems software, application software, networks and communications, information systems development, program development, multimedia, social issues and current software application skills. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Fee: $ 15
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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CISS 1315 - Computer Programming Logic and Design 3 hour(s)
Introductory course in program design using structured programming techniques and pseudocode to develop solution algorithms. The student will learn how to define the problem, how to design a solution algorithm and how to prove the algorithm’s correctness. Introduction to structured programming techniques, top-down development and modular design, basis control structures, desk checking techniques, hierarchy charts, and object-oriented design methodology. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: CISS 1310 .
Offered: Fall.
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CISS 1341 - Introduction to Computer Hardware 3 hour(s)
Introduction to the principles and applications of networking and computer systems hardware. Includes the functions and architecture of computer hardware technologies. Incorporates data and instruction representation, data communications, networks and operating system functions. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: CISS 1310 .
Fee: $ 15
Offered: Fall.
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CISS 1342 - Introduction to Operating Systems 3 hour(s)
Introduction to operating systems. Emphasis is on the fundamentals of understanding: installation, setup and management of an operating system. Topics include operating system structure, processes, teads, synconizations, inter-process communications, virtual memory, I/O device management, and file systems. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: CISS 1310 .
Fee: $ 15
Offered: Spring.
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CISS 2193 - Special Studies in Computer Information Systems and Security 1 hour(s)
Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: As determined for specific content.
Offered: As Needed.
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CISS 2293 - Special Studies in Computer Information Systems and Security 2 hour(s)
Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: As determined for specific content.
Offered: As Needed.
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CISS 2320 - Object Oriented Software Engineering for Business I 3 hour(s)
First course in a two course sequence designed to study conventional and object-oriented software engineering principles and methods. Topics include user requirements, formal specifications, design techniques, implementation, testing strategies, software metrics, maintenance, quality assurance issues and human factors. Implementation of programming assignments will be done in an Object-Oriented language. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: CISS 1310 , CISS 1315
Fee: $ 15
Offered: As Needed.
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CISS 2350 - Networking Technology 3 hour(s)
In-depth coverage of networking technologies. Architectures, topologies and protocols will be analyzed, along with communications standards. Includes hands-on lab components covering the installation, configurations and management of selected technologies. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: CISS 1310 and CISS 1341 .
Fee: $ 15
Offered: Spring.
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CISS 2393 - Special Studies in Computer Information Systems and Security 3 hour(s)
Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: As determined for specific content.
Offered: As Needed.
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CISS 2410 - Computer Programming I 4 hour(s)
First course in a two-course sequence, with emphasis on structured programming techniques and an introduction to object-oriented programming concepts. Defining problems, designing solution algorithms, implementing algorithms in a selected programming language, and proving algorithms’ correctness. Tee lecture hours and two separate laboratory hours per week. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: CISS 1310 .
Offered: Fall.
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CISS 2411 - Computer Programming II 4 hour(s)
Second course in a two-course sequence, with emphasis on object-oriented programming techniques. Solving advanced problems, designing large programs, and performing complex testing and debugging. Designing graphical user interface applications to solve business problems. Tee lecture hours and two separate laboratory hours per week. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: CISS 1310 and one of: CISS 1315 , CISS 2410 , or equivalent introductory programming course.
Offered: Spring.
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CISS 3309 - Intermediate Information and Computer Technology 3 hour(s)
Continuation of CISS 1310 . Students use a desktop computer with current popular end-user application software to extend the student’s knowledge and capabilities of sophisticated applications techniques and uses within an organizational environment. Reinforces knowledge of hardware and software components, the use of multiple operating systems, information structures and formal problem solving techniques. Includes supervised, structured laboratory exercises and projects. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: CISS 1310 or discipline approval.
Fee: $ 15
Offered: As Needed.
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CISS 3311 - Advanced Spreadsheet and Model Development 3 hour(s)
Use a desktop computer with current spreadsheet software to solve individual and organization wide problems. Emphasis will be placed on using advanced spreadsheet capabilities such as accounting, financial and statistical functions. Students will be introduced to macro development for constructing models to be used for simulations and “what if” predictions. Includes supervised structured laboratory exercises. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: CISS 1310 or discipline approval.
Fee: $ 25
Offered: As Needed.
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CISS 3312 - Development of Multimedia Applications 3 hour(s)
Use of a desktop computer with current multimedia software and hardware to create interactive applications involving text, sound, animation, and video. Includes supervised structured laboratory exercises. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: CISS 1310 or discipline approval.
Fee: $ 15
Offered: As Needed.
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CISS 3320 - Object Oriented Software Engineering for Business II 3 hour(s)
The second course in a two-course sequence designed to study conventional and object-oriented software engineering principles and methods. Topics include user requirements, formal specifications, design techniques. Implementation, testing strategies, software metrics, maintenance, quality assurance issues, and human factors. Implementation of programming assignments will be done in an Object-Oriented language. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: CISS 1310 , CISS 1315 , CISS 2320 .
Fee: $ 15
Offered: As Needed.
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CISS 3330 - Database Analysis and Design 3 hour(s)
First in a two-course sequence with CISS 3331 . Analysis, design and management of databases to meet organizational information needs. Uses current information systems development methodologies such as Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOA&D) and tools such as Computer-Assisted Systems Engineering (CASE) software and current database/object management systems to analyze and design database systems. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: CISS 1310 , CISS 1315 , CISS 1342
Fee: $ 15
Offered: Fall.
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CISS 3331 - Information Systems Analysis and Design 3 hour(s)
Second in a two-course sequence with CISS 3330 . Includes methods and tools for analysis, design, and implementation of organizational information systems. Employs current methodologies such as Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, and tools such as CASE software, database/object management systems, and event driven programming languages. Emphasizes overall analysis and design of technology solutions, including software applications, database integration, system integrity and security, and the operational management and maintenance of information systems. Includes a case study in a group project environment. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: CISS 1310 , CISS 1315 , CISS 1341 , CISS 1342 , CISS 3330 .
Fee: $ 15
Offered: Spring.
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CISS 3335 - Information Systems Auditing 3 hour(s)
Overview of methods and tools for auditing information systems. Topics include the IS audit Process, IT Governance, Systems and Infrastructure Life Cycle, IT Service and Delivery Support, Protection of Information Assets, and Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery. Course is designed to prepare students for the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISS) examination. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: CISS 1310 , CISS 1341 , CISS 1342 , CISS 2350 .
Offered: As Needed.
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CISS 3340 - Programming for the Internet and Intranets 3 hour(s)
Introduction to the process of analysis, design and implementation of business applications for the Internet/Intranets. Coverage will emphasize the creation and management of interactive web pages in business environment using n-tier client-server architecture with client-and server-side scripting. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: CISS 1310 , CISS 1315 .
Fee: $ 15
Offered: As Needed.
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CISS 3341 - Applied Cryptography 3 hour(s)
Overview of methods and tools for securing digital information. Topics include cryptographic protocols, cryptographic techniques, and cryptographic algorithms. Course includes hand-on-exercises requiring a significant amount of programming. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: CISS 1310 , CISS 1341 , CISS 1342 , CISS 2350 , CISS 3361 , CISS 4335 .
Fee: $ 15
Offered: As Needed.
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CISS 3342 - Computer Forensics and Investigations 3 hour(s)
Overview of methods and tools utilized for collecting and preserving electronic digital evidence for the computer forensic process. Topics include the forensic examination, analysis, and report writing; and preparing for courtroom testimony about the forensic results. Course includes significant hands-on exercises, case studies, and culminates with a mock trial exercise in which each student will present testimony as an expert witness. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: CISS 1310 , CISS 1315 , CISS 1341 , CISS 1342 , CISS 2350 , CISS 3360 or permission of instructor.
Fee: $ 15
Offered: Spring.
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CISS 3345 - Introduction to Malware Analysis 3 hour(s)
Introduction to issues with computer programs deployed with malicious intent, known as malicious software (malware). History, basic concepts, and categories of various types of malware, as well as malware analysis (reverse engineering) to capture behavioral aspects of malware samples as they are executed in a controlled environment. Basic and intermediate-level skills in reverse engineering via multiple hands-on lab assignments. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: CISS 1342 , CISS 3360
Offered: Spring.
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CISS 3350 - Information Systems and Information Technology 3 hour(s)
Identifies and applies principles for analyzing managerial and organizational information needs. Introduces systems theory, quality decision-making and the organizational role of information. Stresses information technology, including computing, telecommunications and electronic commerce systems. Concepts of information system life cycles and re-engineering are introduced. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: CISS 1310
Offered: Fall.
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CISS 3355 - Networking Design and Implementation 3 hour(s)
Advanced course in server-side administration and management. Includes the installation of current network operating systems such as Windows and Linux servers. Includes significant hands-on labs allowing students to develop proficiency in network system administration. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: CISS 1310 , CISS 1342 , CISS 2350 .
Offered: Fall.
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CISS 3357 - Cloud Computing 3 hour(s)
Comprehensive study of cloud concepts and capabilities across the various cloud service models. Cloud computing models, techniques, architectures, technologies, standards, virtualization, cloud security and privacy issues, and cloud storage. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
Prerequsiites: CISS 1310 , CISS 1341 , CISS 1342 , and CISS 2350 .
Fee: $ 15
Offered: Fall.
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CISS 3360 - Computer and Network Security 3 hour(s)
Survey of security problems in computing, basic encryption and decryption techniques, secure encryption systems, cryptographic protocols and practices, security in networks and distributed systems, and legal and ethical issues in computer security. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: CISS 1310 , CISS 1341 , CISS 1342 , CISS 2350 .
Fee: $ 15
Offered: Fall.
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CISS 3361 - Information Assurance and Security 3 hour(s)
Survey of information assurance and security. Goals of confidentiality, integrity and availability. Comprehensive coverage of terminology specific to the study of information assurance. Identification of vulnerabilities and appropriate countermeasure. Legal and ethical issues in information security. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: CISS 1310 , CISS 1341 , CISS 1342 , CISS 2350 , CISS 3342 .
Offered: As Needed.
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CISS 3362 - Information Assurance Policies and Procedures 3 hour(s)
In-depth study of information assurance policy and procedure development, including writing mechanics and the message, policy development, standards, writing procedures, security awareness program, managing the process or a project, and information technology code of practice for information security management. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: CISS 1310 , CISS 1341 , CISS 1342 , CISS 2350 , CISS 3360 .
Offered: Fall.
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CISS 3363 - Intrusion Detection and Response 3 hour(s)
In-depth study of incident response and incident handling, including identifying sources of attacks and security breaches; analyzing security logs; recovering the system; performing postmortem analysis; and implementing and modeling security measures. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: CISS 1310 , CISS 1341 , CISS 1342 , CISS 2350 , CISS 3361 .
Offered: As Needed.
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CISS 3365 - Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery 3 hour(s)
Overview of methods and tools utilized planning for, responding to, and recovering from security attacks. Topics include contingency planning, incident response, disaster recovery, business continuity, and crisis management. Course includes significant hands-on-exercises, case studies, and culminates with students developing and presenting a business continuity plan which includes impact analysis recovery strategies, and recovery plan implementation. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: CISS 1310 , CISS 1341 , CISS 1342 , CISS 2350 , CISS 3361 .
Offered: As Needed.
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CISS 3371 - Introduction to Hosting 3 hour(s)
Focuses on the history of hosting services, basic technology use in hosting, characteristics of hosting companies, and how hosting services are tied to the applicable hosting technologies. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: Advanced standing or permission of instructor.
Offered: As Needed.
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CISS 3372 - HTTP Technologies 3 hour(s)
Provides an in-depth coverage of all hypertext transfer protocol technologies across all platforms (Microsoft, UNIX, and Linux). Coverage will include but not be limited to IIS and Apache web hosting services. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisite: CISS 3371 .
Offered: As Needed.
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CISS 4193 - Special Studies in Computer Information Systems and Security 1 hour(s)
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: As determined for specific content.
Offered: As Needed.
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CISS 4293 - Special Studies in Computer Information Systems and Security 2 hour(s)
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: As determined for specific content.
Offered: As Needed.
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CISS 4321 - Advanced Programming Techniques 3 hour(s)
Covers advanced programming techniques. Students design and develop complex problems using either a procedural or object-oriented language. Includes sophisticated lab assignments and exercises. Prepares students for industry programming certification exams. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
Prerequisites: CISS 1310 , CISS 1315 and either or CISS 2320 and CISS 3320 .
Fee: $ 15
Offered: As Needed.
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CISS 4330 - Distributed Database and Processing Systems 3 hour(s)
Study of analysis, design and management of distributed processing systems. Topics include distribution of data, hardware, software, and control. Special emphasis placed on n-tier client-server technologies. Students develop a comprehensive client-server project. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: CISS 1310 , CISS 1315 , CISS 1341 , CISS 1342 , CISS 3330 , CISS 3331 , CISS 3331 may be taken concurrently.
Offered: As Needed.
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CISS 4331 - Enterprise Security Management 3 hour(s)
Includes comprehensive discussion of specific technological, policy, and educational solutions for NSTISS. Understand the roles of the Information System Security Officer (ISSO). Analyze and evaluate system security policies, standards, guidelines, procedures, and training in support of the Chief Information Officer. The analysis will require a comprehensive description of the management/technology resources required to successfully complete an accreditation process. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: CISS 1310 , CISS 2350 , CISS 3360 , CISS 3361 , CISS 3362 , CISS 4335 .
Fee: $ 15
Offered: As Needed.
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CISS 4332 - Penetration Testing and Incident Response 3 hour(s)
Overview of defensive and offensive techniques used by cybersecurity professionals and hackers to assess a computer network or system’s security controls. Topics include identifying and reducing the risks of cybercrime, ethical hacking standards and methodology, penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, and security incident response and recovery planning. Includes significant hands-on exercises to reinforce concepts discussed and enhance students’ skillsets. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: CISS 1310 , CISS 1315 , CISS 1341 , CISS 1342 , CISS 2350 , CISS 3360 or permission of instructor.
Offered: As Needed.
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CISS 4335 - Computer and Network Security Management 3 hour(s)
Introduction to computer and network security management. Covers the impact of audit and security requirements on the design and implementation of information systems and networks. Topics include audit, legal and ethical requirements, security issues, systems recovery and disaster planning. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: CISS 1310 , CISS 1341 , CISS 1342 , CISS 2350 , CISS 3361 , CISS 3362 .
Fee: $ 15
Offered: As Needed.
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CISS 4360 - Systems Project 3 hour(s)
Senior capstone course for CISS majors. Solve a client’s information systems problem using current information systems development methodologies and tools. Apply project management techniques in a group project environment. Develop systems documentation; implement the system and present completed project report. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: CISS 1310 , CISS 1315 , CISS 1341 , CISS 1342 , CISS 3330 and CISS 3331 .
Offered: Fall.
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CISS 4391 - Computer Information Systems and Security Internship 3 hour(s)
Faculty-supervised off-campus training of qualified students in cooperating firms and governmental units; research and written reports required. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
Prerequisites: CISS 1310 , CISS 1315 , CISS 1341 , CISS 1342 , CISS 2320 , CISS 3330 , CISS 3331 , and a minimum grade point average of 3.00 in all computer information systems courses and completion of application for internship at least two months prior to registration.
Offered: As Needed.
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