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EDUC 1321 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession 3 hrs
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.
Fee: $20.
Offered: Spring.
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EDUC 2310 - Diversity 3 hrs
Examines diversity, in regards to children, families, and communities in our society. An emphasis on advocacy which fosters inclusiveness, self awareness, understanding, and community involvement. Topics will include a variety of cultural aspects, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, language, socioeconomic status, gender, ableness, and ability. 10 clock hours of field experience is required for this course.
Offered: Spring
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EDUC 3310 - Foundations of English as a Second Language 3 hrs
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. 10 hours of Field Experience required in an ESL classroom.
Offered: Fall.
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EDUC 3320 - Foundations of Bilingual Education 3 hrs
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. 10 hours of Field Experience in a bilingual classroom.
Offered: Spring.
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EDUC 3344 - Reading Comprehension in EC-12 3 hrs
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. 10 hours of Field Experience required.
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education.
Offered: Spring.
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EDUC 4330 - Childhood Growth and Development 3 hrs
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.
Fee: $20.
Offered: Fall, 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 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. 10 hours of Field Experience required in bilingual classrooms during Spanish reading
instruction.
Prerequisites: SPAN 2311 , SPAN 2312 .
Fee: $55.
Offered: Fall.
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EDUC 4345 - Literacy Development and Instruction: EC-12 3 hrs
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, and dyslexia and other reading disorders. 10 hours of Field
Experience required in a reading program.
Fee: $15.
Offered: Fall.
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EDUC 4348 - Literacy Diagnosis and Remediation EC-12 3 hrs
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.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education
Fee: $45.
Offered: Fall.
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EDUC 4356 - Differentiated Learning Strategies 3 hrs
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. 10 hours of Field Experience required.
Fee: $20.
Offered: Spring.
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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.
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. 10 hours of Field Experience required
Fee: $30.
Offered: Fall.
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EDUC 4365 - Interdisciplinary Pedagogy and Methods 1: Construction 3 hrs
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.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.
Fee: $45.
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 4372 - The Creative Child: Art, Music and Movement 3 hrs
Overview of techniques and pedagogy designed to foster development of creative expression in children and adolescent through integrating play, art, music, literature and movement across the content areas. 10 hours of Field Experience required.
Prerequisite: EDUC 4330 .
Fee: $40.
Offered: Fall.
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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.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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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.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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EDUC 5303 - Interdisciplinary Pedagogy and Methods ll: Deconstruction 3 hrs
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. 30 hours of Field Experience required.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.
Fee: $45.
Offered: Spring.
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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.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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EDUC 5307 - Classroom and Behavior Management 3 hrs
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. 20 hours of Field Experience required.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.
Fee: $10.
Offered: Fall.
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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 - Interdisciplinary Pedagogy and Methods lll: Reconstruction 3 hrs
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 through 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. 20 hours of Field Experience required.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.
Fee: $45.
Offered: Fall.
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EDUC 5343 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics 3 hrs
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.
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education.
Fee: $40.
Offered: Fall.
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EDUC 5355 - Methods of Teaching Science 3 hrs
Pedagogical approaches in methodology in science. Emphasis on effective instructional strategies and best practices in science teach for students understanding using technology, manipulatives and aligning curriculum to state assessments.
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education.
Fee: $40.
Offered: Spring.
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EDUC 5372 - Methods of Teaching Social Studies 3 hrs
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.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.
Fee: $40.
Offered: Fall.
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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 full 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.
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 .
Offered: Fall.
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FORS 3319 - Geographic Information Systems 3 hrs
Introduction to the use of geographic information systems for mapping social space. Topics include the social production of space, spatial dimensions of social inequality, the social contest of crime, human ecology, comparisons of urban and rural social space and implications of spatial configurations of social phenomena for program development, implementation and evaluation.
Offered: Spring.
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FORS 3350 - Forensic Psychology 3 hrs
Survey of topics in the field of forensic psychology including the history, application, research, and psychological principles found in contemporary legal environments.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1305 .
Offered: Fall.
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FORS 5389 - Practicum in Forensic Science 3 hrs
Experiential learning opportunity in which the knowledge and skills of forensic science are applied in practice while working under supervision in a public or private sector setting. Offered on a pass-fail basis. May be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Fee: $10.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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GEOG 4353 - Regional Geography 3 hrs
Survey of world importance, geographical characteristics, and major problems of identifiable world regions; attention individual countries and regional groups.
Offered: Spring of Even Years.
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GEOG 4391 - Selected Topics in Geography 3 hrs
In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. May be repeated when topics vary.
Prerequisites: Advanced standing and consent of instructor.
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GEOL 2190 - Selected Issues in Geology 1 hr
Introduction to specialized topics chosen by instructor. May be repeated when topics vary.
Fee applied when appropriate.
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GEOL 2290 - Selected Issues in Geology 2 hrs
Introduction to specialized topics chosen by instructor. May be repeated when topics vary.
Fee applied when appropriate.
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GEOL 2390 - Selected Issues in Geology 3 hrs
Introduction to specialized topics chosen by instructor. May be repeated when topics vary.
Fee applied when appropriate.
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GEOL 2490 - Selected Issues in Geology 4 hrs
Introduction to specialized topics chosen by instructor. May be repeated when topics vary.
Fee applied when appropriate.
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GEOL 2590 - Selected Issues in Geology 5 hrs
Introduction to specialized topics chosen by instructor. May be repeated when topics vary.
Fee applied when appropriate.
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