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EDUC 4330 - Childhood Growth and Development 3 hrs
Foundational introductory course in child development including both normal and exceptional development; specifically the cognitive, language, physical, social, and emotional developmental domains of the child from the prenatal period through adolescence. Exploration of theoretical frameworks, current research, and application as well as examination of effects of varying environmental and cultural backgrounds on child growth and development. On-site observations of children in various contexts.
Fee: $20.
Offered: Spring.
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EDUC 4331 - Multicultural Children’s Literature for Educators 3 hrs
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.
Fee: $30.
Offered: Fall, Summer.
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EDUC 4332 - Assessment in Early Childhood 3 hrs
Instruction in assessment and evaluation methods that are standardized, reliable and valid for children in the early childhood years. Review of criterion-referenced, norm-referenced, formal and informal measures. Emphasis on appropriate use and limitations of assessment instruments. Field experience required.
Prerequisite: EDUC 4330 .
Fee: $25.
Offered: Spring.
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EDUC 4336 - Supporting Early Literacy Development in Children 3 hrs
Examines current theory and research on early literacy development of young children. Emphasis is on educators providing a foundation to support children’s emergent literacy through functional and meaningful learning experiences that enhance children’s listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Field observation hours are required.
Prerequisite: EDUC 4330 .
Fee: $20.
Offered: Spring.
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EDUC 4337 - Fostering Social and Emotional Development and Learning in Young Children 3 hrs
Explores contemporary theory, research, and methods relevant to the importance of early brain development in supporting young children’s social and emotional development, the role of attachment and relationships on healthy development and learning and social and emotional developmental factors linked to school readiness. Strategies for cultivating children’s emotional competencies basic to social and emotional learning and processes for promoting self-regulation and prosocial behaviors are explored and analyzed. Field observation hours are required.
Prerequisite: EDUC 4330 .
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EDUC 4340 - Language Arts/Reading: Bilingual 3 hrs
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. Minimum of eight hours of field experience in bilingual classrooms.
Prerequisites: SPAN 2311 , SPAN 2312 .
Fee: $20.
Offered: Fall.
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EDUC 4345 - Reading in the Schools 3 hrs
A consideration of various theories of teaching reading as a critical examination of related materials, texts and curriculum guides. Examines instructional strategies, differentiated instruction, dyslexia and other reading disorders and related resources. Ten clock hours of field experience in a local school reading program.
Fee: $15.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 4348 - Reading Diagnosis and Prescription 3 hrs
Overview of assessment and correction of reading difficulties; principles of intervention and corrective instruction, including the use of the Response to Intervention (RTI) approach; informal and standardized instruments for diagnosing student strengths and weaknesses in reading; formulation of programs, appropriate strategies and procedures based on diagnosis; clinical practice in administration and interpretation of diagnostic instruments. Minimum of 8 hours field experience in schools.
Fee: 15.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 4356 - Curriculum Content Areas: Bilingual 3 hrs
Examine the processes, methods, and techniques for teaching mathematics, social studies, and natural sciences to bilingual children. Strategies for the incorporation of learner centered curriculum for the content areas in students’ first (L1) and second languages (L2) will be examined and investigated.
Prerequisites: SPAN 2311 , SPAN 2312 .
Fee: $20.
Offered: Spring.
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EDUC 4362 - Language Analysis for Bilingual Educators 3 hrs
Study of descriptive and contrastive linguistics of different language groups. Analysis of language contact in society, including code-switching, language varieties, and bilingualism. Course requires academic and language proficiency in Spanish and English.
Offered: Fall.
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EDUC 4363 - Language Development: English Language Learners 3 hrs
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.
Prerequisites: EDUC 4330 .
Fee: $20.
Offered: Spring.
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EDUC 4364 - Approaches to English Language Learners (ELL) 3 hrs
Current approaches to second language acquisition and 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.
Fee: $30.
Offered: Fall.
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EDUC 4365 - Curriculum and Instruction in Multicultural Settings 3 hrs
A study of curriculum organization, instructional methods, teaching cycle; scope and sequence of knowledge and skills in Texas Essential Knowledge’s and Skills (TEKS), and development of interdisciplinary EC-6 or 7-12 unit plans. Attention to proficiency in teaching pedagogy with diverse students. Eight clock hours of field experience in schools.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.
Fee: $10.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 4367 - Organizing School Programs: Early Childhood 3 hrs
Overview of history, theoretical and philosophical foundations for early childhood models for children through age eight, identification of best practices for meeting the holistic needs of young children; and exploration of current issues facing early childhood education. Field observation required.
Prerequisite: EDUC 4330 .
Fee: $10.
Offered: Fall.
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EDUC 4370 - Teaching Young Children 3 hrs
An integrated approach to curriculum assessment and instruction based on aesthetic, affective, cognitive, language, motor, physical, and social development of children (birth through 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.
Prerequisite: EDUC 4330 .
Fee: $10.
Offered: Fall.
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EDUC 4371 - Strategies for Family and Community Collaboration 3 hrs
Exploration of ecological and family systems frameworks in understanding family dynamics and the effects of multiple contexts on children’s development and education. Strategies for building relationships with community resources and diverse families to promote and strengthen family-professional partnerships. Service learning hours required.
Fee: $20.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 4372 - Developing Creative Expression in Children 3 hrs
Overview of techniques designed to foster development of creative expression in children through integrating play, art, music, literature and psychomotor skills and language arts and social skills. Service learning hours required.
Prerequisite: EDUC 4330 .
Fee: $40.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 4390 - Practicum in Early Childhood 3 hrs
Observation and supervised practice in education of young children in various childhood settings and NAEYC accredited sites. Minimum of 100 clock hours. Offered on a pass/fail basis.
Prerequisites: EDUC 4330 , EDUC 4370 .
Fee: $30.
Offered: Spring.
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EDUC 4687 - Internship: Elementary 6 hrs
Elementary school teaching experience where the intern may be employed as a teacher of record for one year and jointly supervised by the University and the accredited school district. Offered on a pass/fail basis.
Prerequisites: Paraprofessional status with two years experience or meet all criteria of contract/application and have consent of the director of field experience and admission to Teacher Education.
Fee: $30.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 4688 - Internship: Intermediate 6 hrs
Intermediate teaching experience where the intern may be employed as a teacher of record for one year and jointly supervised by the University and the accredited school district. Offered on a pass/fail basis.
Prerequisites: Paraprofessional status with two years experience or meet all criteria of contract/application and have consent of the director of field experience and admission to Teacher Education.
Fee: $30.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 4689 - Internship: Secondary 6 hrs
Secondary teaching experience where the intern may be employed as a teacher of record for one year and jointly supervised by the University and the accredited school district. Offered on a pass/fail basis.
Prerequisites: Paraprofessional status with two years experience or meet all of the criteria of contract/application and have consent of the director of field experience.
Fee: $30.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 5105 - Selected Topics in Teacher Education 1 hr
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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EDUC 5205 - Selected Topics in Teacher Education 2 hrs
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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EDUC 5303 - Instruction and Assessment Practices for the Multicultural Classroom 3 hrs
Examination of different theoretical models of teaching and assessment with an emphasis on the interrelationship between curriculum, instruction and assessment. Students will design high quality, developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned curriculum for a diverse student population that includes technology, integration and creation of performance assessment, rubrics, test construction and modifications for students with learning differences. Must be taken with EDUC 5330 .
Prerequisite: EDUC 4365 and full admission to Teacher Education.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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EDUC 5305 - Selected Topics in Teacher Education 3 hrs
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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EDUC 5307 - Classroom Management for Diverse Learners 3 hrs
Overview of basic principles of classroom organization and management of instruction, including theoretical knowledge about the art and science of classroom management. 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. Eight clock hours of field experience in schools.
Prerequisite: Full admission to Teacher Education.
Fee: $10.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 5325 - Technology for Teaching 3 hrs
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.
Fee: $15.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 5330 - Field Based Experiences 3 hrs
Observation and supervised practice in an elementary or secondary classroom; includes observing the teaching/learning process and working with students individually, in small groups and in whole class settings. Must be taken with EDUC 5303 . Offered on a pass/fail basis.
Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 5343 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics 3 hrs
Pedagogical approaches in elementary math. Emphasis on effective instructional strategies and best practices in mathematics to teach for student understanding using technology, manipulatives and aligning curriculum to state assessments.
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education.
Fee: $40.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 5355 - Methods of Teaching Science 3 hrs
Pedagogical approaches in elementary science. Emphasis on effective instructional strategies and best practices in science to teach for students understanding using lab safety, technology, hands-on labs (40%) and aligning curriculum to state assessments.
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education.
Fee: $40.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 5361 - Methods of Teaching Language Arts 3 hrs
Pedagogical approaches in elementary language arts. Emphasis on effective instructional strategies and best practices in language arts to teach for student understanding and aligning state curriculum to state assessments.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.
Fee: $40.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 5366 - Methods of Teaching Social Studies 3 hrs
Pedagogical approaches in elementary social studies. Emphasis on effective instructional strategies and best practices in social studies to teach for student understanding using technology and aligning curriculum to state assessments.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.
Fee: $40.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 5370 - Methods of Teaching Math and Science 3 hrs
Examination of different pedagogical approaches in elementary school. Emphasis on effective instructional strategies and best practices in math and science to teach for student understanding using technology, the TEKS and TAKS.
Prerequisites: EDUC 4365 and admission to Teacher Education.
Fee: $40.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 5372 - Methods of Teaching Language Arts and Social Studies 3 hrs
Pedagogical approaches in language arts and social studies. Emphasis on effective instructional strategies and best practices in language arts, writing, and social studies to teach the understanding using technology, the TEKS and TAKS.
Prerequisite: Full admission to Teacher Education.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 5405 - Selected Topics in Teacher Education 4 hrs
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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EDUC 5505 - Selected Topics in Teacher Education 5 hrs
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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EDUC 5605 - Selected Topics in Teacher Education 6 hrs
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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EDUC 5680 - Clinical Teaching: Elementary 6 hrs
Fourteen weeks of full-day observation and clinical teaching in an elementary (EC-6) setting. Offered on a pass/fail basis.
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 hrs
Fourteen weeks of full-day observation and clinical teaching in a bilingual elementary (EC-6) setting. Offered on a pass/fail basis.
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 hrs
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. Offered on a pass/fail basis.
Prerequisites: Consent of the director of field experience and admission to Teacher Education.
Fee: $50.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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EDUC 5684 - Clinical Teaching: All Level 6 hrs
Fourteen weeks of full-day observation and clinical teaching in all-level setting (EC-12). Offered: on a pass/fail basis.
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 hrs
Fourteen weeks of full-day observation and clinical teaching in an intermediate setting (4-8). Offered on a pass/fail basis.
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: Secondary 6 hrs
Fourteen weeks of full-day observation and clinical teaching in a secondary school. Offered on a pass/fail basis.
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 hrs
Principles and processes of expository writing; practice in synthesizing material from sources. (TCCN: ENGL 1301).
Satisfactory score on admissions or placement assessments.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
(GE)
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ENGL 1314 - Composition II 3 hrs
Principles and processes of argumentative and persuasive writing; systematic research techniques; use of source material in effective writing (TCCN: ENGL 1302).
Prerequisite: ENGL 1313 or equivalent.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
(GE)
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ENGL 2190 - Selected Issues in English 1 hr
Introduction to specialized topics chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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ENGL 2290 - Selected Issues in English 2 hrs
Introduction to specialized topics chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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ENGL 2331 - Introduction to World Literature I 3 hrs
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 (TCCN: ENGL 2332).
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent or successful performance on an advanced placement examination in writing.
(GE)
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ENGL 2332 - Introduction to World Literature II 3 hrs
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 (TCCN: ENGL 2333).
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent or successful performance on an advanced placement examination in writing.
(GE)
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ENGL 2335 - Introduction to Fiction 3 hrs
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.
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 and Drama 3 hrs
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.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent or successful performance on an advanced placement examination in writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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ENGL 2370 - Survey of Mexican American Literature 3 hrs
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.
Prerequisite:ENGL 1314 or equivalent, or successful performance on advanced placement examination in writing.
(GE)
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ENGL 2390 - Selected Issues in English 3 hrs
Introduction to specialized topics chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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ENGL 2490 - Selected Issues in English 4 hrs
Introduction to specialized topics chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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ENGL 2590 - Selected Issues in English 5 hrs
Introduction to specialized topics chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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ENGL 2690 - Selected Issues in English 6 hrs
Introduction to specialized topics chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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ENGL 3311 - Creative Writing 3 hrs
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. May be repeated for credit when a different genre is the focus.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Fall.
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ENGL 3312 - Advanced Written Communication 3 hrs
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.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours in sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Spring.
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ENGL 3314 - Fundamentals of Professional and Technical Writing 3 hrs
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.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent.
Offered: Fall.
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ENGL 3321 - Poetry 3 hrs
Study of poetry as a literary art form through critical reading of representative selections; analysis of conventions and techniques characteristic of the genre; application of contemporary theoretical and critical approaches.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Fall of even-numbered years.
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ENGL 3322 - Dramatic Literature 3 hrs
Advanced study of drama as a literary and theatrical art form through critical reading of representative selections, analysis of conventions and techniques characteristic of the genre; and application of contemporary theoretical and critical approaches.
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Spring of odd-numbered years.
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ENGL 3323 - Prose Fiction 3 hrs
Advanced study of prose fiction–the short story, the novel, or both–as a literary art form through critical reading of representative selections; analysis of conventions and techniques characteristics of the genre; application of contemporary theoretical and critical approaches.
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Spring of even-numbered years.
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ENGL 3325 - Fiction and Film 3 hrs
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.
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Fall of odd-numbered years.
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ENGL 3333 - Grant Writing 3 hrs
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.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent.
Offered: Spring of even-numbered years.
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ENGL 3337 - Writing for the Web 3 hrs
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.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent.
Offered: Spring of odd-numbered years.
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ENGL 3345 - Technical Editing and Writing 3 hrs
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.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent.
Offered: Fall of even-numbered years.
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ENGL 3349 - Written Business Communications 3 hrs
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.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent
Offered: Fall.
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ENGL 3350 - Technical and Professional Writing Capstone 3 hrs
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 throughout the project and provides performance feedback at the completion of the capstone portfolio.
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 hrs
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.
Prerequisites: Six semester hours of sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Fall of odd-numbered years.
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ENGL 3357 - British Literature II 3 hrs
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.
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Spring of even-numbered years.
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ENGL 3366 - American Literature I 3 hrs
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.
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Fall of even-numbered years.
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ENGL 3367 - American Literature II 3 hrs
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.
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Spring of odd-numbered years.
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ENGL 3368 - Literature of the Southwest 3 hrs
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.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Fall of odd-numbered years.
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ENGL 3375 - Gender Issues in Literature and Language 3 hrs
Examines the issue of gender in literary, rhetorical and/or linguistics studies. May be repeated for credit when topics vary (for example: Renaissance Women Writers, Latina Writers, Language and Gender, Feminist Literary Theory and Criticism, Argument and Gender).
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Spring.
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ENGL 3380 - Visual Rhetoric Document Design 3 hrs
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.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent.
Offered: Fall of odd-numbered years.
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ENGL 4195 - Special Studies in English 1 hr
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by the instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours in sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Fall.
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ENGL 4295 - Special Studies in English 2 hrs
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by the instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours in sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Fall.
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ENGL 4350 - Teaching English/Language Arts 3 hrs
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.
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ENGL 4373 - Shakespeare 3 hrs
In-depth study of representative works of Shakespeare, emphasizing the development of his vision of life through his art; application of contemporary theoretical and critical approaches including performance theory.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Fall of even-numbered years.
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ENGL 4388 - Language Acquisition Processes 3 hrs
Models, processes and sequences in first and second language acquisition; individual and social variables.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent.
Offered: Spring.
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ENGL 4395 - Special Studies in English 3 hrs
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by the instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours in sophomore-level literature.
Offered: Fall.
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ENGL 5382 - Language and Society 3 hrs
Language as related to social, political and economic factors; error and discourse analysis. Applications for classroom teaching.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent.
Offered: Spring.
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ENGL 5383 - General Linguistic Theory 3 hrs
General linguistics, focusing on the nature of language, English 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 hrs
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.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 or equivalent.
Offered: Fall.
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FINC 2190 - Selected Issues in Finance 1 hr
Introduction to specialized topic or topics chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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FINC 2290 - Selected Issues in Finance 2 hrs
Introduction to specialized topic or topics chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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FINC 2390 - Selected Issues in Finance 3 hrs
Introduction to specialized topic or topics chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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FINC 2490 - Selected Issues in Finance 4 hrs
Introduction to specialized topic or topics chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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FINC 2590 - Selected Issues in Finance 5 hrs
Introduction to specialized topic or topics chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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FINC 2690 - Selected Issues in Finance 6 hrs
Introduction to specialized topic or topics chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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FINC 3310 - International Finance 3 hrs
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.
Prerequisites: ACCT 2311 , ACCT 2312 , ECON 2301 , ECON 2302 , FINC 3321 .
Fee: $20.
Offered: Fall.
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FINC 3321 - Business Finance 3 hrs
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.
Prerequisites: ACCT 2311 , ACCT 2312 , ECON 2301 , ECON 2302 , CISS 1310 .
Offered: Spring, Fall, Summer.
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FINC 3330 - Financial Institutions and Markets 3 hrs
Contemporary financial institutions, practices and legislative developments with particular emphasis on the Federal Reserve System and contemporary monetary theory. Also includes money and capital markets, mutual funds, insurance companies and pension funds.
Prerequisites: ACCT 2311 , ACCT 2312 , ECON 2301 , ECON 2302 .
Offered: Spring.
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FINC 4301 - Risk and Insurance 3 hrs
Basic risk theory and elementary risk management. Topics: insurance products; some social insurance programs; insurer operations; and efficient purchase and use of insurance.
Prerequisite: FINC 3321 .
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FINC 4341 - Ethics in Finance 3 hrs
Exploration of the ethical dynamic of financial markets. Focus will be “The Code of Ethics and The Standards of Professional Conduct” as published by the Association for Investment Management and Research.
Prerequisites: ACCT 2311 , ACCT 2312 , ECON 2301 , ECON 2302 .
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FINC 4350 - Investment Analysis 3 hrs
In-depth examination of the nature and function of securities markets, financial instruments, assessment allocation, and portfolio construction. Emphasis on security analysis and valuation. Students may team-manage a simulated portfolio.
Prerequisites: ACCT 2311 , ACCT 2312 , ECON 2301 , ECON 2302 ,FINC 3321 , FINC 3330 .
Offered: Fall.
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FINC 4360 - Financial Modeling and Empirical Analysis 3 hrs
Theories, methods, and empirical analysis with Excel. Financial statement analysis; capital budgeting; portfolio management; option, bond, and stock valuation.
Prerequisite: FINC 3321 , MATH 2303 .
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FINC 4391 - Finance Internship 3 hrs
A practice-based learning opportunity with a business, governmental or non-profit employer supervised by a sponsoring faculty member. Research and written reports required.
Prerequisites: ACCT 2311 ACCT 2312 , ECON 2301 , ECON 2302 , CISS 1310 , MGMT 3350 , faculty approval and completion of an approved Academic Internship Learning Plan.
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FORS 2310 - Introduction to Forensic Science 3 hrs
Focus on basic principles and uses of forensic science in the American system of justice in the study and application of science to the processes of law, including collection, examination, evaluation, and interpretation of evidence. Review of basic applications of the biological, physical, chemical, medical and behavioral sciences to questions of evidence and law. Emphasis on basic understanding of the capabilities and limitations of the forensic sciences as they are presently practiced.
Prerequisite: CRIJ 1301 .
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