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CJS 455 - Sexual Offenders and Sexual Offending
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to criminal sexual offending and sexual behaviors, both criminal and non-criminal, that might be encountered by criminal justice professionals. Looks at various definitions of sex offenses, criminological theories behind sexual offending, history of sex and sexual offending, victims of sex crimes and treatment of sexual offenders.
Prerequisite(s): junior standing or instructor consent
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CJS 460 - Internship: Criminal Justice
Credit(s): 3
Supervised work experience with an approved justice agency.
Pass/Fail: Pass or Fail.
Course Fee: Course fee $50.
Prerequisite(s): eighteen hours of CJS
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CJS 475 - Independent Study
Credit(s): 1-3
Directed independent study, including in-depth research, reading and writing in the field of criminal justice.
Repeated: May be repeated only once.
Prerequisite(s): eighteen hours of CJS
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CJS 490 - Criminal Justice Senior Capstone
Credit(s): 3
Practicum in which students demonstrate criminal justice knowledge gained during their tenure at SFA. During the course, the student will produce a portfolio to present to potential employers while also learning other important information necessary to enter the job market. This course is writing-enhanced.
Prerequisite(s): CJS 442 and senior standing
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DAN 107L - Improvisation
Credit(s): 1
A physical and intellectual course in which students investigate spontaneous problem-solving as a means of generating movement for dance composition and to create choreography. This course is a beginning improvisation and choreography course for dance majors and minors. Dance majors and minors must take a ballet, modern or jazz dance class as a corequisite for enrollment in any of the following courses.
Lab Fee: Lab fee $10.
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DAN 140 - Dance Appreciation
Credit(s): 3
For non-dance majors and minors only. An introduction to dance as a theatrical art and as a valued component in diversified cultures and societies. This course may be used to satisfy core curriculum.
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DAN 300 - Choreography and Dance Composition I
Credit(s): 3
Movement exploration, improvisation and composition with emphasis on spatial design, rhythmic and dynamic structure.
Prerequisite(s): 4 semester hours of dance technique
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DAN 301 - Rhythmic Analysis of Dance Movement
Credit(s): 2
Analysis of rhythmic movement in relation to beats, measure, accents and rhythmic patterns.
Prerequisite(s): 4 semester hours of dance technique
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DAN 306 - Choreography II
Credit(s): 3
An advanced physical and intellectual course in which students learn the skills needed to create choreography. The main focus is on movement exploration through composition on small and large groups with continued emphasis on spatial design, rhythmic and dynamic structure.
Prerequisite(s): DAN 300 and 4 semester hours of dance technique
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DAN 341 - History and Philosophy of Dance
Credit(s): 3
Historical overview of dance with emphasis on the development of Western theatrical dance, including ballet and modern dance, from the Renaissance through the present.
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DAN 342 - Dance History II
Credit(s): 3
Historical overview of dance with emphasis on the development of Eastern, African and multicultural dance forms, as well as jazz, tap and vernacular forms from the period of early man through the present.
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DAN 356 - Dance Production
Credit(s): 3
Intermediate and advanced performance techniques. Dance majors and minors must take a ballet, modern or jazz dance class as a corequisite for enrollment in any of the following courses.
Prerequisite(s): 6 semester hours of dance
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DAN 360L - Dance Performance Lab
Credit(s): 2
Intermediate and advanced performance techniques.
Lab Fee: Lab fee $10.
Prerequisite(s): 4 semester hours of DAN
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DAN 380L - Dance Company Lab
Credit(s): 2
This course is designed to provide the advanced dancer with advanced performance techniques, rehearsals and presentations of professional choreography both on and off campus.
Repeated: Up to 8 hours.
Lab Fee: Lab fee $120.
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DAN 400 - Theory and Practice of Dance
Credit(s): 3
Principles, methods and practice of dance in education and as a performing art.
Prerequisite(s): 6 semester hours of dance and approval of instructor
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DAN 475 - Special Problems
Credit(s): 1-3
Individual study of a selected special problem under the direction of a faculty member. Conferences between the student and faculty member are required during the semester.
Consent: Approval from the faculty member directing the study and the department chair or school director is required.
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DAN 478 - Special Topics
Credit(s): 1-6
An in-depth study of a selected topic in a given field or discipline.
Repeated: May be repeated with different titles.
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DAN 480 - Choreographic Project: Senior Capstone
Credit(s): 3
Development of senior-level capstone project: an extended choreographic work, including production elements, such as conducting rehearsals, lighting, sound, publicity and costuming.
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Dance Technique |
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DAN 102L - Ballet I Lab
Credit(s): 2
Fundamental techniques and principles of classical ballet.
Repeated: Levels II and III may be repeated for credit.
Lab Fee: Lab fee $10.
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DAN 103L - Jazz Dance I Lab
Credit(s): 2
Fundamental techniques and principles of jazz dance.
Repeated: Levels II and III may be repeated for credit.
Lab Fee: Lab fee $10.
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DAN 104L - Modern Dance I Lab
Credit(s): 2
Fundamental techniques and principles of modern dance.
Repeated: Levels II and III may be repeated for credit.
Lab Fee: Lab fee $10.
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DAN 105L - Tap Dance I Lab
Credit(s): 2
Analysis, demonstration and practice of beginning techniques of tap dance.
Repeated: Levels II and III may be repeated for credit.
Lab Fee: Lab fee $10.
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DAN 106L - Ballroom Dance
Credit(s): 2
Introduction to social dance that includes the fox trot, waltz, tango, cha cha, rumba and swing.
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DAN 200 - Dance Conditioning
Credit(s): 1-2
A class that will incorporate somatic principles that may include Pilates, Bartenieff Fundamentals, ideokinesis or other relevant dance training methods for cross-training, injury prevention and technical improvement.
Repeated: Levels II and III may be repeated for credit.
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DAN 202L - Ballet II Lab
Credit(s): 2
Analysis, demonstration and practice of intermediate ballet techniques.
Repeated: Levels II and III may be repeated for credit.
Lab Fee: Lab fee $10.
Prerequisite(s): DAN 102L or instructor approval
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DAN 203L - Jazz Dance II Lab
Credit(s): 2
Techniques and principles in intermediate jazz dance.
Repeated: Levels II and III may be repeated for credit.
Lab Fee: Lab fee $10.
Prerequisite(s): DAN 103L or instructor approval
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DAN 204L - Modern Dance II Lab
Credit(s): 2
Analysis, demonstration and practice of intermediate techniques of modern dance.
Repeated: Levels II and III may be repeated for credit.
Lab Fee: Lab fee $10.
Prerequisite(s): DAN 104L or instructor approval
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DAN 254L - World Dance Lab
Credit(s): 2
An introduction to world dance forms exploring their histories, motivations, techniques and influences on contemporary dance and society. An historical survey will be included. Students will examine folk, social, ritual, religious, court and world concert dance styles as they appear on six continents of the world. By studying world dance students will broaden their understanding and appreciation of diverse cultural practices and perspectives.
Lab Fee: Lab fee $10.
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DAN 302L - Ballet III Lab
Credit(s): 2
Analysis, demonstration and practice of intermediate/advanced techniques of ballet.
Repeated: Levels II and III may be repeated for credit.
Lab Fee: Lab fee $10.
Prerequisite(s): DAN 202L (course grade of B or higher) or instructor approval
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DAN 303L - Jazz Dance III Lab
Credit(s): 2
Techniques and principles of intermediate/advanced jazz dance.
Repeated: Levels II and III may be repeated for credit.
Lab Fee: Lab fee $10.
Prerequisite(s): 4 semester hours of dance, including DAN 203L (course grade of B or higher) or instructor approval
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DAN 304L - Modern Dance III
Credit(s): 2
Analysis, demonstration and practice of intermediate/advanced techniques of modern dance.
Repeated: Levels II and III may be repeated for credit.
Lab Fee: Lab fee $10.
Prerequisite(s): Placement audition or instructor permission only
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DAN 305L - Advanced Ballet: Pointe
Credit(s): 1-2
Pointe is a physical class in which the student will learn the basic fundamentals of Pointe technique. This class is geared toward dance majors and dance minors, presuming no former Pointe training has been acquired but requires advanced ballet technique
Prerequisite(s): Must have achieved Ballet 3, be enrolled in Ballet 3 concurrently, and have permission from the instructor.
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing |
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DHH 301 - Teaching Science in the Elementary DHH Classroom
Credit(s): 3
DHH 301 explores the scope and sequence of science content, with an emphasis on grade appropriate instructional strategies, activities, materials, and technology for achieving curriculum objectives. In addition, sign language specific to elementary science will be taught. Current resources for science signs will be provided.
Prerequisite(s): SPH 274
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DHH 302 - Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary DHH Classroom
Credit(s): 3
DHH 302 explores the scope and sequence of social studies content, with an emphasis on grade appropriate instructional strategies, activities, materials, and technology for achieving curriculum objectives. In addition, sign language specific to elementary social studies will be taught. Current resources for social studies signs will be provided.
Prerequisite(s): SPH 274
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DHH 303 - Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary DHH Classroom
Credit(s): 3
DHH 303 explores the scope and sequence of mathematics content, with an emphasis on grade appropriate instructional strategies, activities, materials, and technology for achieving curriculum objectives. In addition, sign language specific to elementary mathematics will be taught. Current resources for mathematics signs will be provided.
Prerequisite(s): SPH 274
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DHH 350 - Access to the Phonemic Code
Credit(s): 3
Covers the methods and tools used to give deaf and hard-of-hearing students access to the phonemic code of English. A discussion of the controversy surrounding these issues, as well as their strengths and weaknesses, also is a portion of this course. We will discuss maintenance/troubleshooting of amplification devices, reading audiograms, basic principles of audiology and the issues surrounding the education of students with cochlear implants. Other topics include ARD process, IEPs, cued speech, Bi-Bi approach, visual phonics, fingerspelling and other topics that might arise via discussion/need.
Course Fee: Course fee $20.
Prerequisite(s): SPH 274 (course grade of B or higher)
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DHH 442 - Capstone Course
Credit(s): 3
This course will review previous deaf education content and introduces new content within a framework of needs and solutions for deaf and hard-of-hearing children. Current issues and TExES preparation are covered during the course.
Course Fee: Course fee $20.
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DHH 470 - Language and Literacy for the Deaf
Credit(s): 3
A comparison of language development for hearing and deaf/hard-of-hearing children with emphasis on the uniqe characteristics of language development for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, and a focus on educational implications and applications. In addition, this course addresses instructional issues related to teaching and learning reading and writing for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
(A grade of B or Better is required in this course to move forward in the degree plan. This course is a prerequisite for other courses in the program. The prerequisite will not be met if the grade of B or Better is not met.)
Concurrently: No
Course Fee: Course fee $54.
Prerequisite(s): SPH 274
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DHH 476 - Assessment and Accountability in DHH Settings
Credit(s): 3
Explores the assessment of language and literacy skills in individuals who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. Discussion includes current research regarding the assessment of emergent literacy akills, as well as the writing, implementation, and documentation of ART/IEP paperwork specific to deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Review of relevant law and policy, as well as the interpretation and implantation of law and policy is included in this course. Assessments specific to deaf and hard-of-hearing students will be overviewed, and simulation of IEP meetings will be conducted.
(A grade of B or Better is required in this course to move forward in the degree plan. This course is a prerequisite for other courses in the program. The prerequisite will not be met if the grade of B or Better is not met.)
Concurrently: No
Course Fee: Course fee $20.
Prerequisite(s): SPH 172, SPH 274, DHH 470 and DHH 350
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DHH 483 - Systems of Manual Communication
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to develop skills in expressive interpreting and transliteration; the process of transmitting spoken English into any one of several English-oriented varieties of manual communication between deaf and hearing people. Interpreting ethics and fingerspelling included.
Concurrently: No
Course Fee: Course fee $20.
Prerequisite(s): SPH 479 - B or better
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SPH 172 - Beginning American Sign Language
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to ASL and deaf culture. Includes principles, methods and techniques for communicating with deaf community members in ASL. Emphasizes the development of basic expressive and receptive skills for simple conversation in ASL. Also includes a brief history of signs.
Course Fee: Course fee $5.
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SPH 272 - Intermediate American Sign Language
Credit(s): 3
Manual communication for the deaf using American Sign Language. Emphasis is placed on fluency. This course shifts emphasis from receptive skills (in SPH 172 ) to expressive skills, as well as ongoing exploration in deaf culture.
Course Fee: Course fee $5.
Prerequisite(s): B or better in SPH 172
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SPH 414 - Deaf Culture
Credit(s): 3
Covers the beliefs, values and expected behaviors of the deaf community. Special emphasis is placed on educational and interpreting implications.
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SPH 470 - Language and Literacy for the Deaf
Credit(s): 3
A comparison of language development for hearing and deaf/hard-of-hearing children with emphasis on the uniqe characteristics of language development for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, and a focus on educational implications and applications. In addition, this course addresses instructional issues related to teaching and learning reading and writing for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
Course Fee: Course fee $54.
Prerequisite(s): SPH 173, SPH 274
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SPH 471 - Advanced Language for the Deaf
Credit(s): 3
Takes the skills and pedagogy learned in previous courses, expands upon that knowledge, and applies it in public school settings with deaf and hard of hearing children.
Course Fee: Course fee $64 to $150.
Prerequisite(s): SPH 470 - B or better
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SPH 476 - Assessment and Accountability in DHH Settings
Credit(s): 3
Explores the assessment of language and literacy skills in individuals who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. Discussion includes current research regarding the assessment of emergent literacy akills, as well as the writing, implementation, and documentation of ART/IEP paperwork specific to deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Review of relevant law and policy, as well as the interpretation and implantation of law and policy is included in this course. Assessments specific to deaf and hard-of-hearing students will be overviewed, and simulation of IEP meetings will be conducted.
Course Fee: Course fee $20.
Prerequisite(s): SPH 172 , SPH 274 , SPH 470 and DHH 350
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SPH 477 - American Sign Language III
Credit(s): 3
Continuation of ASL II. Includes the integration of ASL expressive and receptive skills using bilingual techniques. Also includes vocabulary expansion, idioms, manual and non-manual aspects of ASL, ASL linguistics, cross-cultural communication and cultural knowledge.
Course Fee: Course fee $5.
Prerequisite(s): 80 percent or higher on an exit interview and the comprehensive exam in SPH 272
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SPH 478 - Manual Communication Interpreting
Credit(s): 3
This course is an introduction to the basic skills needed in the profession of American Sign Language interpreting. Includes the roles and responsibilities of the interpreter, working conditions, professional behavior (including code of ethics), production and comprehension of American Sign Language and related issues. The logistics and planning involved in working in various environments are covered. Applies the evaluation system used by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
Course Fee: Course fee $5.
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SPH 479 - American Sign Language IV
Credit(s): 3
Continuation of ASL III. Continues vocabulary expansion, idioms, manual and non-manual aspects of ASL, ASL linguistics, cross-cultural communication, and cultural knowledge. At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to fluently communicate with native ASL signers.
Course Fee: Course fee $100.
Prerequisite(s): B or higher in SPH 477
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SPH 483 - Educational Interpreting/Translation
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to develop skills in expressive interpreting and transliteration; the process of transmitting spoken English into any one of several English-oriented varieties of manual communication between deaf and hearing people. Interpreting ethics and fingerspelling included.
Course Fee: Course fee $20.
Prerequisite(s): SPH 479 - B or better
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Early Childhood Education |
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ECH 328 - Foundations of ECH
Credit(s): 2
A study of psycho-social development in young children with an emphasis on discipline strategies, interaction and communication strategies, classroom management, stages of play, humane education, and Bloom’s taxonomy.
Course Fee: Course fee $20.
Prerequisite(s): HMS 241 , HMS 241P Co-requisite(s): ECH 328P
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ECH 328P - Foundations of ECH (P)
Credit(s): 1
Supervised laboratory observations and teaching of young children directly related to the content and purpose of ECH 328 .
Prerequisite(s): HMS 241 Co-requisite(s): ECH 328
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ECH 330 - Environment for Young Children
Credit(s): 3
A study of child-centered learning environments for infants through 4-year-olds. It includes an in-depth look at learning centers and learning theories that support the use of a child-centered environment.
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ECH 331 - Child-Centered Environments
Credit(s): 2
A study of child-centered environments for infants through third grade. Includes an in-depth look at learning centers, positive classroom climate, teacher planning and interaction, assessment, and facilitation of a constructivist classroom environment. Includes investigation of theories supporting development of an interactive environment fostering the whole child.
Course Fee: Course fee $20.
Prerequisite(s): ECH 328 , ECH 328P Co-requisite(s): ECH 331P
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ECH 331P - Child-Centered Environments (P)
Credit(s): 1
Laboratory observations and interactions with young children in child-centered classroom environments directly related to the content and purpose of ECH 331 .
Co-requisite(s): ECH 331
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ECH 332 - ECH Theory and Practice
Credit(s): 3
An investigation of developmentally appropriate practices for planning curriculum that meets the needs of all P-3 learners with a focus on increasing teacher candidates’ content and instructional knowledge of oral communication and inquiry curriculum through exploration and application of theories and best practices.
Course Fee: Course fee $20.
Prerequisite(s): admitted to educator preparation program and enrolled in ECH 350
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ECH 350 - Field Experience I
Credit(s): 3
Candidates will design and implement developmentally appropriate conditions for learning and instruction that are informed through assessment data.
Course Fee: Course fee $50.
Prerequisite(s): admitted to educator preparation program; enrolled in Field Experience I and accompanying block courses
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ECH 432 - Advocacy in Early Childhood
Credit(s): 2
A study of teacher roles and professional responsibilities, including classroom management, advocacy, anti-bias curriculum, diversity issues, school violence and developmentally appropriate practices.
Prerequisite(s): enrolled in student teaching
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ECH 475 - Special Problems
Credit(s): 1-6
Individual study of a selected topic under the direction of a faculty member. Conferences between the student and faculty member are required during the semester.
Consent: Approval from the faculty member directing the study and the department chair is required.
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ECH 478 - Special Topics
Credit(s): 1-6
An in-depth study of a selected topic in a given field or discipline.
Repeated: May be repeated with different titles but only offered three times with the same title.
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Economics |
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ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to the behavioral science of economics that focuses on the aggregate behavior of households, firms and the government. Topics covered include gross domestic product, national income, economic growth, unemployment, inflation, the business cycle, fiscal and monetary policies, and international trade.
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ECO 232 - Principles of Microeconomics
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to the behavioral science of economics, which focuses on the behavior of individual consumers, firms, government agencies and resource owners. Topics covered include basic price theory, market allocation of resources, consumer behavior, theory of the firm, governmental regulation of business and comparative economic systems.
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ECO 311 - Managerial Economics
Credit(s): 3
Application of economic theory to business decisions.
Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing
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ECO 331 - Money and Banking
Credit(s): 3
Study of the monetary system, commercial banking and central banking in the United States.
Prerequisite(s): ECO 231
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ECO 337 - Public Finance
Credit(s): 3
Study of the government’s role in resource allocation in the economy, including identification of revenue sources and program expenditures, analysis of the effects of taxation and regulation, and understanding political markets and intergovernmental fiscal relations.
Prerequisite(s): ECO 231 or ECO 232
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ECO 339 - Applied Statistics
Credit(s): 3
Application of statistical and quantitative methods.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 220 ,MGT 272 /6 hours of Computer Science
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ECO 345 - Industry Structure, Market Power and Anti-Trust Legislation
Credit(s): 3
Study of how industry structure determines the market power of individual firms. Examination of the impacts of market power and dominance on consumers and society in general with emphasis on the role played by government through anti-trust legislation.
Prerequisite(s): ECO 232
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ECO 351 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
Credit(s): 3
Overall performance of the economy with emphasis on the determination of national income, employment and price levels.
Prerequisite(s): ECO 231 , sophomore standing
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ECO 353 - Intermediate Microeconomics
Credit(s): 3
Internal workings of a market economy, including price determination and resource allocation in competitive and monopolistic situations.
Prerequisite(s): ECO 232 , sophomore standing
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ECO 359 - Sports Economics
Credit(s): 3
A survey of the economic theory and literature relevant to the various economic issues in professional and amateur sports. Topics include public funding of sports arenas, labor relations and compensation, and antitrust issues in sports markets.
Prerequisite(s): ECO 231 or ECO 232 ; sophomore standing
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ECO 361 - Environmental Economics
Credit(s): 3
Economics treatment of environmental policy issues, including pollution abatement and recycling, economic efficiency, market failure, and the valuation of environmental goods.
Prerequisite(s): ECO 231 or ECO 232
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ECO 431 - Contemporary Economic Problems
Credit(s): 3
In-depth study of selected topics in economics. Titles and topics will vary.
Prerequisite(s): ECO 231 , ECO 232
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ECO 439 - Labor Economics
Credit(s): 3
Theory of labor markets dealing with labor supply, demand, wage-rate behavior, income distribution, wage differentials and unemployment.
Prerequisite(s): ECO 231 or ECO 232
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ECO 450 - Forecasting in Economics and Business
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to the forecasting techniques used frequently in economics and business.
Prerequisite(s): ECO 231, ECO 232, ECO 339
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ECO 475 - Special Problems in Economics
Credit(s): 3
Individual instruction in special topics in economics.
Prerequisite(s): senior standing and approval of department chair
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ECO 480 - International Economics
Credit(s): 3
International trade theory, tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade, international transactions statement analysis, foreign exchange analysis, direct investment, and current issues and events.
Prerequisite(s): ECO 231 , ECO 232
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ECO 485 - Internship in Economics
Credit(s): 3
Supervised on-the-job training in one or more facets of the field of economics.
Pass/Fail: Pass or Fail.
Prerequisite(s): junior standing as a major in economics or business economics or a minor in economics, overall GPA of 2.5 or higher, economics GPA of 2.8 or higher, and consent of department chair
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EPS 380 - Educational Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Application of psychological principles to education. Introduces information, issues, theories and concepts involved in the education profession.
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EPS 400 - Educational Application of Human Development
Credit(s): 3
The study of normal human growth and development through adolescence with an emphasis on the physical, cognitive, social and emotional domains as applied to the education of students.
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EPS 475 - Special Problems
Credit(s): 1-3
Individual study of selected topics. Requires permission of supervising professor and department head. Must have prerequisites appropriate to the selected topic. (a) educational psychology topics (b) rehabilitation topics (c) special education topics (d) speech and hearing topics.
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EPS 485 - Human Growth and Development
Credit(s): 3
Study of normal growth and development through the entire lifespan, emphasizing the physical, cognitive, social and emotional domains.
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ECH 440 - Clinical Practice in Early Childhood Education
Credit(s): 3
The culminating clinical experience where teacher candidates demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and dispositions related to educating young children in prekindergarten or kindergarten classrooms.
Prerequisite(s): ELE 450, Admission to Educator Preparation, and passing score on TExES content exam.
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ELE 301 - Teaching Science in EC-6
Credit(s): 3
Examination of the science curriculum for grades EC-6 with emphasis on current practices, trends and research on effective practices for teaching science. Includes investigation of activities and materials appropriate for achieving science objectives.
Course Fee: Course fee $25.
Prerequisite(s): enrollment in Field Experience II, admitted to educator preparation program
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ELE 302 - Teaching Social Studies in EC-6
Credit(s): 3
Examination of the social studies curriculum for grades EC-6 with emphasis on current practices, trends and research on effective practices for teaching science. Includes investigation of activities and materials appropriate for achieving social studies objectives.
Course Fee: Course fee $30.
Prerequisite(s): enrollment in Field Experience I, admitted to educator preparation program
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ELE 303 - Teaching Mathematics in EC-6
Credit(s): 3
Examination of the mathematics curriculum for grades EC-6 with emphasis on current practices, trends and research on effective practices for teaching mathematics. Includes investigation of activities and materials appropriate for achieving mathematics objectives.
Course Fee: Course fee $22.
Prerequisite(s): enrollment in Field Experience II, admitted to educator preparation program
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ELE 304 - Technology in Teaching
Credit(s): 3
Use of technology in instruction in various curriculum areas.
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ELE 305 - Science Teaching Methods
Credit(s): 2
Examination of science curriculum for grades EC-6 with emphasis on inquiry-based practices, trends and research for teaching science.
Prerequisite(s): admission into educator preparation program
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ELE 306 - Social Studies Teaching Methods
Credit(s): 2
Examination of social studies curriculum with emphasis on current practices, trends and research on effective practices for teaching social studies in EC-6 classrooms.
Prerequisite(s): admitted into educator preparation program
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ELE 307 - Mathematics Teaching Methods
Credit(s): 2
Examination of the mathematics curriculum with emphasis on current practices, trends and research on effective practices for teaching mathematics in EC-6 classrooms.
Prerequisite(s): admitted into educator preparation program
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ELE 308 - Texas Math Standards
Credit(s): 2
An intensive review of the Texas Mathematics Educator Preparation Standards and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, Mathematics, EC6 and 4/8.
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ELE 309 - Texas Science Standards
Credit(s): 2
An intensive review of the Texas Science Educator Preparation Standards and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, Science, EC6 and 4/8.
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ELE 310 - Texas Social Studies Standards
Credit(s): 2
An intensive review of the Texas Social Studies Educator Preparation Standards and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, Social Studies, EC6 and 4/8.
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ELE 352 - Social/Environment Foundations
Credit(s): 3
An exploration of the classroom-to-world views, social justice, the role of culture and community in the classroom.
Course Fee: Course fee $15.
Prerequisite(s): admitted into educator preparation program
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ELE 412 - Study Abroad
Credit(s): 3
This is a study abroad course offered through the Office of International Programs and the Department of Elementary Education where students study the culture and educational system of other countries.
Repeated: May be repeated.
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ELE 441 - Student Teaching in the Elementary School
Credit(s): 2-12
Course Fee: Course fee $100.
Prerequisite(s): admission into educator certification program, ELE 301 , ELE 302 , ELE 303 or MLG 401 , MLG 402 , MLG 403
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ELE 442 - Professional Responsibilities Seminar
Credit(s): 1
Synthesis/capstone seminar for student teachers with a focus on the assisted performance of student teachers in a professional learning community.
Prerequisite(s): admitted into educator preparation program
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ELE 450 - Field Experience II
Credit(s): 3
An opportunity to apply theory to practice. Hands-on interaction in mathematics and science instruction. Particular emphasis is placed on pedagogy, philosophy and professional development.
Prerequisite(s): admission to educator certification program and enrollment in Field Experience II semester
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ELE 451 - Teaching Non-Western Cultures
Credit(s): 3
Focus on teaching and interaction strategies used within different non-western societies. Includes cultural traditions, social patterns, history and politics as related to education.
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