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SOCW 5368 - Chemical Dependency
Credit(s): 3
Examines the prevalence and etiology of chemical dependency and its impact on individuals, families and society. Utilizes an advanced generalist practice modality for the development of professional social work knowledge, values and skills in the prevention and treatment of chemical dependency across multiple systems.
Non-Course Prerequisite(s):
M.S.W. program director approval for non-majors
Registration Restriction by Classification
Master’s Candidate, Doctoral
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SOCW 5389 - Thesis Research
Credit(s): 3
Research for preparation of thesis. Grade is withheld until completion of thesis.
Note: Students completing a thesis must register each semester university resources are being utilized. Required of all M.S.W. students unless exempted via advanced standing or transfer. Advanced Concentration.
Non-Course Prerequisite(s):
M.S.W. program director approval
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SOCW 5390 - Thesis Writing
Credit(s): 3
Research for preparation of thesis. Grade is withheld until completion of thesis.
Note: Students completing a thesis must register each semester university resources are being utilized. Required of all M.S.W. students unless exempted via advanced standing or transfer. Advanced Concentration.
Prerequisite Course(s): SOCW 5389 Non-Course Prerequisite(s):
M.S.W. program director approval
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SOCW 5419 - Field Instruction
Credit(s): 4
Educationally supervised practice in a social welfare agency setting under the direct supervision of a professional social worker. Two hundred forty hours of agency experience and one hour weekly integrative seminar are required for the semester.
Registration Restriction by Classification
Master’s Candidate, Doctoral
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SOCW 5429 - Field Instruction II
Credit(s): 4
Continuation of supervised agency practice begun in SOCW 5419 . Two hundred forty hours of agency experience and one hour weekly integrative seminar are required for the semester.
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SOCW 5440 - Field Instruction IV
Credit(s): 4
Placement in a social service agency designed to engage students in a diversified practice using advanced generalist methodologies within a rural context. Two hundred fifty hours of field work.
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SOCW 5441 - Field Instruction V
Credit(s): 4
Placement in a social service agency designed to engage students in a diversified practice using advanced generalist methodologies within a rural context. Two-hundred fifty hours of field work.
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SOCW 5549 - Advanced Field Instruction III
Credit(s): 5
Advanced field instruction for part-time students.
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SOCW 5659 - Field Instruction II
Credit(s): 6
Advanced field instruction for part-time students. Continuation of SOCW 5549 .
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SOCW 6124 - Independent Study
Credit(s): 1 To 3
This course refers to a type of learning contract in which a registered student and/or faculty member have the responsibility for defining, organizing and evaluating a special project of limited scope (limited in content and in the time designated for its completion).
Repeated: Yes
Registration Restriction by Major
SWRK
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SOCW 6300 - History of Social Work and Social Work Education
Credit(s): 3
This course will provide students with a comprehensive overview of the history, development and evolution of the social work profession, social work education and practice.
Repeated: No
Non-Course Prerequisite(s):
Master of Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Co-requisite Course(s): SOCW 6301, SOCW 6302
Registration Restriction by Classification
Doctoral
Registration Restriction by Department
School of Social Work
Registration Restriction by Major
SWRK
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SOCW 6301 - Applied Research Methods I
Credit(s): 3
This course provides the foundation for understanding applied research in the profession of social work.
Repeated: No
Non-Course Prerequisite(s):
Master of Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Co-requisite Course(s): SOCW 6300, SOCW 6302
Registration Restriction by Classification
Doctoral
Registration Restriction by Department
School of Social Work
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SWRK
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SOCW 6302 - Applied Statistical Methods I
Credit(s): 3
This course emphasizes the importance of developing a firm understanding of why and how to use specific statistical methods to answer specific research questions and on understanding how statistics should and should not be used.
Repeated: No
Co-requisite Course(s): SOCW 6300, SOCW 6301
Registration Restriction by Department
School of Social Work
Registration Restriction by Major
SWRK
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SOCW 6303 - Social Work Education
Credit(s): 3
This course will focus on understanding and applying the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards of the Council on Social Work Education in creating competency-based social work educational programs.
Repeated: No
Non-Course Prerequisite(s):
Master of Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Co-requisite Course(s): SOCW 6304, SOCW 6305
Registration Restriction by Classification
Doctoral
Registration Restriction by Department
School of Social Work
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SWRK
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SOCW 6304 - The Academy and the Professoriate
Credit(s): 3
Students will acquire the understanding and ability to identify and function as social work educators.
Repeated: No
Non-Course Prerequisite(s):
Master of Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Co-requisite Course(s): SOCW 6303, SOCW 6305
Registration Restriction by Classification
Doctoral
Registration Restriction by Department
School of Social Work
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SWRK
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SOCW 6305 - Social Work Leadership and Administration
Credit(s): 3
This course highlights the essential roles and responsibilities of leadership in a variety of different settings.
Repeated: No
Non-Course Prerequisite(s):
Master of Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Co-requisite Course(s): SOCW 6303, SOCW 6304
Registration Restriction by Classification
Doctoral
Registration Restriction by Department
School of Social Work
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SWRK
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SOCW 6306 - Social Work Theoretical Perspective
Credit(s): 3
This course provides students the opportunity to gain mastery in the selection and application of theories, concepts and frameworks that serve as the grounding of social work practice and social work teaching.
Repeated: No
Non-Course Prerequisite(s):
Master of Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Co-requisite Course(s): SOCW 6306, SOCW 6307, SOCW 6310
Registration Restriction by Classification
Doctoral
Registration Restriction by Department
School of Social Work
Registration Restriction by Major
SWRK
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SOCW 6307 - Pedagogies in Social Work Education: Theory and Practice
Credit(s): 3
This course focuses on classroom management, understanding of how adult learners learn, how to structure an educational unit, and the imperative of competence in virtual-based educational processes.
Repeated: No
Non-Course Prerequisite(s):
Master of Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Registration Restriction by Classification
Doctoral
Registration Restriction by Department
School of Social Work
Registration Restriction by Major
SWRK
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SOCW 6310 - Qualitative Research Methods
Credit(s): 3
The course emphasizes the importance of being an informed and effective consumer of interdisciplinary qualitative research.
Repeated: No
Prerequisite Course(s): SOCW 6301
Registration Restriction by Major
SWRK
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SOCW 6312 - Teaching in Social Work
Credit(s): 3
This course introduces students to theories and techniques necessary to teach social work courses in generalist and specialized practice curricula in graduate and undergraduate social work programs.
Repeated: No
Prerequisite Course(s): SOCW 6303, SOCW 6304 Non-Course Prerequisite(s):
Master of Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Registration Restriction by Classification
Doctoral
Registration Restriction by Department
School of Social Work
Registration Restriction by Major
SWRK
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SOCW 6313 - Evidence-Based Social Work Practice
Credit(s): 3
This course focuses on learning the basics of social work practice research with an emphasis on intervention research, understanding evidence-based practice and how to use it in one’s own practice.
Repeated: No
Prerequisite Course(s): SOCW 6301, SOCW 6302, SOCW 6310 Non-Course Prerequisite(s):
Master of Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Registration Restriction by Classification
Doctoral
Registration Restriction by Department
School of Social Work
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SWRK
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SOCW 6314 - Using Mixed Methods in Social Work Research
Credit(s): 3
The course will provide an overview of mixed methods research with an emphasis on its application in social work research.
Repeated: No
Registration Restriction by Department
School of Social Work
Registration Restriction by Major
SWRK
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SOCW 6315 - Research Practicum
Credit(s): 3
The practicum includes individual student research performed under the direction of social work faculty members. Students are required to demonstrate the integration of social work knowledge, values and skills in developing a scholarly research report.
Repeated: No
Prerequisite Course(s): SOCW 6313, SOCW 6314 Non-Course Prerequisite(s):
Master of Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Registration Restriction by Classification
Doctoral
Registration Restriction by Department
School of Social Work
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SWRK
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SOCW 6316 - DSW Capstone Seminar
Credit(s): 3
This course focuses on students exploring a specific topic or area of study in consultation with their advisor. The course will culminate in a proposal about a change strategy, including a work plan for completing the project.
Repeated: No
Prerequisite Course(s): SOCW 6300, SOCW 6301, SOCW 6302, SOCW 6303, SOCW 6304, SOCW 6305, SOCW 6306, SOCW 6307, SOCW 6310, SOCW 6312, SOCW 6313, SOCW 6314, SOCW 6315 Non-Course Prerequisite(s):
Master of Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Registration Restriction by Classification
Doctoral
Registration Restriction by Department
School of Social Work
Registration Restriction by Major
SWRK
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SOCW 6317 - Professional Development Seminar
Credit(s): 3
This course will provide students the opportunity to develop their own professional development plan in their chosen field of practice to enable competent and appropriate career planning.
Repeated: No
Prerequisite Course(s): SOCW 6300, SOCW 6301, SOCW 6302, SOCW 6303, SOCW 6304, SOCW 6305, SOCW 6306,SOCW 6307, SOCW 6310, SOCW 6312, SOCW 6313, SOCW 6314, SOCW 6315 Non-Course Prerequisite(s):
Master of Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Registration Restriction by Classification
Doctoral
Registration Restriction by Department
School of Social Work
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SWRK
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SOCW 6322 - Psychopharmacology
Credit(s): 3
Students will review the function of major psychoactive pharmaceutics in the treatment of major psychiatric disorders. Cases will be examined based on theoretical applications and practical approaches to treatment within an array of psychological and behavioral disorders.
Repeated: No
Non-Course Prerequisite(s):
Master of Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Registration Restriction by Classification
Doctoral
Registration Restriction by Department
School of Social Work
Registration Restriction by Major
SWRK
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SOCW 6323 - Clinical Social Work Practice
Credit(s): 3
This course will address the specialized application of theories, models and skills for advanced clinical practice in a variety of practice contexts.
Repeated: No
Non-Course Prerequisite(s):
Master of Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Registration Restriction by Classification
Doctoral
Registration Restriction by Department
School of Social Work
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SOCW 6325 - Special Topics
Credit(s): 3
This is a topic course that varies each semester and provides an in-depth study of particular issues, concerns and trends in social work practice at all levels and in social work education.
Repeated: Yes
Registration Restriction by Major
SWRK
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SOCI 5301 - General Sociology
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to introduce seminar participants to primary and secondary source readings and to prepare them to teach Introduction to Sociology. The readings are designed to provide future instructors background knowledge that will stimulate lectures and class discussion. The assignments are designed to help future instructors prepare and implement their Introduction to Sociology course. Importantly, this is a collaborative course intended as a springboard for course development.
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SOCI 5302 - Contemporary Social Problems
Credit(s): 3
This course involves the study of social problems and their sociological explanations and potential solutions. In this course, we explore the following broad topics: collective action and mobilization, human ecology and growth of cities, education and jobs, inequality and the economy, mass incarceration, health and addictions, pollution and climate change, and solutions for a path forward.
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SOCI 5303 - Contemporary Race and Ethnic Relations
Credit(s): 3
This online course offers an orientation to a sociological perspective on the dynamics of contemporary race and ethnic relations. It focuses on race, class, gender and politics; will prepare students for independent research on race and ethnicity; and provide sufficient background and resources for future teachers of undergraduate courses on race and ethnicity.
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SOCI 5304 - Families and Society
Credit(s): 3
This course provides a survey of current research in sociology of the family. Topics include marriage, cohabitation, divorce, parenthood, aging and inequality (both in and across families). A major goal of the course is for students to become more confident in assessing social science research on the topic of families and society.
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SOCI 5310 - Sociological Theory
Credit(s): 3
Overview of classical sociological theories.
Prerequisite Course(s): SOCI 5301
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SOCI 5350 - Social Statistics
Credit(s): 3
Collection, analysis, interpretation and evaluation of social data.
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SOCI 5351 - Sociological Inquiry
Credit(s): 3
This course covers basic principles of social research, as well as the formulation of research problem design, sampling, measurement and data collection.
Repeated: No
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SOCI 5375 - Advanced Graduate Studies
Credit(s): 3
Individual studies in selected areas of sociology.
Repeated: Yes
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SPED 5103 - Children with Special Needs (Inactive)
Credit(s): 1
One hour seminar focusing on the special education student in the regular education classroom, especially the role of the classroom teacher in the education of the child with disabilities.
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SPED 5158 - Practicum in Special Education/Visual Impairment
Credit(s): 1 To 3
The practicum experience enables the student to apply academic learning experiences and to integrate the academic and practical aspects of his/her preparation program.
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SPED 5175 - Special Problems: Advanced Independent Study
Credit(s): 1 To 6
an individual study of a selected topic under the direction of a faculty member
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SPED 5178 - Special Topics Advanced: (topic name here)
Credit(s): 1 To 6
an in-depth study of a selected topic
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SPED 5315 - Foundations of Visual Impairment
Credit(s): 3
This lecture course provides an overview of the field of visual impairment. Topics covered include the history of the development of educational and rehabilitation programs, legal definitions and requirements, and a brief examination of the agencies and resources that are available to support individuals with visual impairment.
Repeated: No
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SPED 5316 - Structure and Function of the Visual System
Credit(s): 3
Structure, function and possible pathologies of the eye are studied in this lecture course. Social, vocational and educational implications of visual problems together with skills in communicating with medical rehabilitation specialists are evaluated.
Topics covered in this course include the structure, function and possible pathologies of the eye; social, vocational and educational implications of visual impairments; skills needed for collaboration with education team members, including visual rehabilitation specialists; and an introduction to visual impairment assistive technology.
Repeated: No
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SPED 5317 - Communication Skills for Visual Impairment
Credit(s): 3
Students are taught to transcribe and read contracted literary Braille and Nemeth code. They also are taught to use the slate and stylus. The course culminates with the administration of the Braille Proficiency Test, which the student must complete in order to receive permission to take TExES Braille exam (TExES 183).
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SPED 5318 - Basic Concepts in Orientation and Mobility
Credit(s): 3
This lecture course examines the development of children with sight versus children with visual impairment. Body imagery, concept development, spatial awareness, mobility and sensorimotor skills are emphasized.
Topics in this course include the study of the development of children with typically developing visual function and children with visual impairment. Skills training in the following areas are emphasized: body image and awareness, concept development, spatial awareness, mobility, and sensorimotor functioning.
Repeated: No
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SPED 5319 - Low Vision
Credit(s): 3
Visual assessment and intervention methods for people with low vision. Optical devices, psycho-social needs, environmental modifications and collaboration are all addressed.
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SPED 5320 - Tactual Reading Skills for VI
Credit(s): 3
This class examines important areas related to the development of literacy for students with visual impairments. Topics include pre-Braille skills, teaching Braille to students who also use print as a literacy tool, and other literacy skills as they relate to students who have additional impairments.
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SPED 5321 - Expanded Core in Visual Impairments
Credit(s): 3
The expanded core curriculum includes areas such as self-care, cooking, home management, vocational awareness, social skills, and recreation and leisure skills. This class provides an opportunity to delve deeper into the importance of the expanded core curriculum and how it should be taught.
Prerequisite Course(s): SPED 5315andSPED 5316andSPED 5317andSPED 5318andSPED 5351andSPED 5352
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SPED 5332 - Educational Appraisal of Exceptional Children
Credit(s): 3
Fundamental concepts in measurement with emphasis on the utility of various tests and assessment procedures.
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SPED 5338 - Transition: Birth Through Early Adulthood
Credit(s): 3
This course is for instruction in transition assessment and instruction from birth through young adulthood for individuals with disabilities. It includes individual education planning strategies for functioning, independent living and post-secondary education/work life for young adults with disabilities. Focus is on family, school, community and related services support and collaboration with an emphasis on transition support for culturally and linguistically diverse families, self-determination skills and independent living.
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SPED 5339 - Introduction to Behavior Analysis
Credit(s): 3
This class focuses on the concepts and procedures of applied behavior analysis and issues concerning its use with individuals with disabilities.
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SPED 5344 - Psych-Educational Assessment
Credit(s): 3
Course covers the administration and interpretation of tests designed to measure achievement, adaptive and maladaptive behavior, and social/emotional behavior for use in educational planning and interventions with disabled students. Grade of B or better is required for students seeking the educational diagnostician certification. SPE 544 must be completed prior to practicum coursework (SPE 554 and SPE 555).
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SPED 5345 - Individual Intelligence Testing
Credit(s): 3
Course covers the administration and interpretation of intelligence tests, report writing, selection and interpretation of assessment batteries, including measures of social/emotional behavior. Grade of B or better is required for students seeking the educational diagnostician certification. SPE 545 must be completed prior to practicum coursework (SPE 554 and SPE 555).
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SPED 5351 - Working with Academic Students Who Have Visual Impairments
Credit(s): 3
Resource materials, curriculum adaptations, equipment, current theories and techniques for teaching students who are blind and visually impaired.
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SPED 5352 - Instructional Methods for Students who have Multiple Impairments including Visual Impairment
Credit(s): 3
This online lecture course provides needed knowledge and skills to work with people who have multiple disabilities in addition to visual impairments. Topics include a range of disabilities, including visual impairment, specific strategies for assessing and planning instruction for people with multiple impairments, and working with families. Students are required to accumulate 40 hours of documented field experience during the semester.
Repeated: No
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SPED 5353 - VI Technology
Credit(s): 3
Because technology in the field changes so rapidly, it is not the objective of this course to teach the use of specific computer systems. Rather, it is aimed to give the student an understanding of the foundational principles of adaptive technology and of the operating and use principles for broad areas of equipment (e.g. screen readers).
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SPED 5355 - Practicum in Diagnostic Evaluation
Credit(s): 3
This course is a supervised experience in administration and interpretation of various psycho-educational instruments resulting in written diagnostic evaluation reports or supervised practicum experience providing instruction to children with disabilities. It includes a minimum of 160 clock hours of interaction in the field. A minimum grade of B must be earned in this course.
Repeated: No
Prerequisite Course(s): SPED 5344, SPED 5345 and SPED 5354
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SPED 5356 - Visual Impairment in Infancy and Early Childhood
Credit(s): 3
This course provides an in-depth examination of how learning takes place during the first five years of life for individuals with visual impairments, including those with visual and additional multiple impairments. It also provides vital information about educational programming and intervention strategies that apply to these young children.
Repeated: No
Prerequisite Course(s): SPED 5316
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Master of Education
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SPED 5360 - Children with Behavioral Disorders
Credit(s): 3
The etiology, characteristics and remediation of behavior disorders in children.
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SPED 5361 - Educating Individuals with Low Incidence Disabilities
Credit(s): 3
This course focuses on the development of basic sensory discrimination and perceptual processes and abnormalities manifested by exceptional children.
Repeated: No
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SPED 5362 - Instructional Strategies for Exceptional Learners
Credit(s): 3
Methods of evaluation and remediation of sensory and perceptual deficiencies.
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SPED 5364 - Early Childhood Special Education
Credit(s): 3
A comprehensive overview of the field, including medical aspects of serving young children with disabilities, methods, technology, transition and interagency coordination.
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SPED 5365 - Educational Programming-Autism
Credit(s): 3
Etiology, research, characteristics and program components related to children and youth with autism. Traditional and current causation will be discussed with subsequent implications drawn for providing appropriate educational interventions.
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SPED 5366 - Assistive Technology
Credit(s): 3
Instruction in the use of technology that enhances learning, functioning and independent living for individuals with disabilities. Focus on both “low-tech” and “high-tech” with emphasis on new technologies.
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SPED 5367 - Trends in Educating Exceptional Children
Credit(s): 3
An advanced survey course. Emphasis on current research.
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SPED 5368 - Seminar in Special Education
Credit(s): 3
Problems in special education, current research, implications for teaching.
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SPED 5370 - Special Studies in Special Education
Credit(s): 3 To 6
A study of current topics in special education. This course provides the student the opportunity to apply and integrate academic training and experiences of his/her preparation program into special areas of selected research.
Repeated: Yes
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SPED 5371 - The Educational Diagnostician
Credit(s): 3
The roles and responsibilities of the educational diagnostician.
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SPED 5373 - Leadership in Visual Impairment
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to facilitate effective and practical development of leadership qualities, training, advocacy and program development to improve the lives and/or educational outcomes of children, youth and adults who are blind or visually impaired.
Non-Course Prerequisite(s):
Permission of instructor
Registration Restriction by Classification
Master’s Candidate, Doctoral
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SPED 5393 - Intermediate Clinical Practicum in Orientation and Mobility
Credit(s): 3
This intermediate practicum is the first of two practicum courses with academic content and supervised field experiences required for certification as an orientation and mobility specialist. Academic content focuses on the appropriate instructional strategies related to teaching students with visual impairment/blindness in navigating inside and outside environments. A minimum of 40 hours of direct observation/supervised participation in orientation and mobility is required.
Repeated: No
Prerequisite Course(s): SPED 5600
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SPED 5394 - Advanced Clinical Practicum in Orientation and Mobility
Credit(s): 3
Practicum experience requires a minimum of 40 hours direct observation or supervised participation in orientation and mobility provided to individuals with a visual impairment, under the supervision of the practicum supervisor. Course fee $50.
Prerequisite Course(s): SPED 5600, SPED 5393
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SPED 5695 - Internship in Orientation and Mobility
Credit(s): 6
Internship candidates will work in the field under the direct supervision of a certified orientation and mobility specialist for a minimum of 350 hours teaching orientation and mobility to individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
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SPHS 5109 - Capstone Proposal
Credit(s): 1
This course provides students with an opportunity to develop critical-thinking, scholarly-writing skills and research abilities while developing their capstone proposals. Students will develop and submit an acceptable research/project proposal by the end of the course.
Repeated: No
Prerequisite Course(s): SPSY 5331
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SPHS 5119 - Capstone Experience
Credit(s): 1
This course provides students with an opportunity to continue to develop critical-thinking, scholarly-writing skills and research abilities while completing the capstone project. Students will successfully complete their capstone project and present their findings by the end of the course.
Repeated: No
Prerequisite Course(s): SPSY 5331, SPHS 5109
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SPHS 5175 - Advance Special Problems in Speech-Language Pathology
Credit(s): 1 To 6
Individual study of clinical management in speech-language pathology under the direction of a faculty member. Three credit semester hours. Conference between the student and faculty are required during the semester. Approval from the faculty member directing the study and the department chair or school director is required.
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SPHS 5178 - Special Topics in Speech-Language Pathology
Credit(s): 1 To 6
Special Topics (varied credit 1-6); An in-depth study of a selected special topic in speech-language pathology. Regularly scheduled conferences between the student and faculty member are required during the semester. Approval from the faculty member directing the study and the department chair or school director is required. May be repeated with different titles.
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SPHS 5300 - Neurogenic Language Disorders
Credit(s): 3
This lecture course develops an understanding of the etiology, symptomatology, assessment, remediation and recovery patterns of acquired neurogenic language disorders, including aphasia, traumatic brain injury, right hemispheric impairment and dementia.
Repeated: No
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SPHS 5301 - Speech Sound Disorders in Children
Credit(s): 3
This lecture course is an indepth study of the areas of speech sound disorder, which include the identification, assessment and treatment of articulation disorders, phonological disorders, and childhood apraxia of speech. In this course, students will consider impairment/disorder arising at phonological and articulatory levels. Specifically, the course will impart knowledge about problems and issues relating to the distinction between disorders of articulation and disorders of phonological processing, how best to characterize them through broad and narrow transcription, their appraisal and treatment.
Repeated: No
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SPHS 5302 - Fluency Disorders
Credit(s): 3
This lecture course develops an understanding of the theories, etiology, assessment, personal impact and therapeutic intervention of fluency disorders in children and adults.
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SPHS 5303 - Diagnostic and Clinical/Research Writing for the SLP
Credit(s): 3
Repeated: Yes
Non-Course Prerequisite(s):
Permission of instructor
Registration Restriction by Classification
Master’s Candidate, Doctoral
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SPHS 5304 - Clinical Practicum: Speech Language Pathology
Credit(s): 3
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SPHS 5305 - Language Disorders and Multiculturalism
Credit(s): 3
This lecture course advances an understanding of language development and language disorders with an emphasis on the assessment and treatment of language disorders in children and how communication development relates to multicultural backgrounds.
Repeated: No
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SPHS 5306 - Dysphagia
Credit(s): 3
This lecture course addresses anatomy and physiology of normal swallowing as well as the etiology, symptomatology, assessment (including instrumentation) and remediation of dysphagia across the lifespan.
Repeated: No
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SPHS 5307 - Speech Science
Credit(s): 3
Physical bases and processes of the production and perception of speech, language and hearing.
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SPHS 5308 - Neuropathologies of Speech
Credit(s): 3
Etiology, symptomatology, assessment (including instrumentation), processes involved in arriving at a differential diagnosis, and therapeutic intervention for the dysarthrias and apraxias of speech associated with acquired or progressive neurogenic disorders and diseases.
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SPHS 5310 - Special Studies In Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Credit(s): 3
A study of current topics in speech-language pathology and audiology.
Repeated: Yes
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SPHS 5311 - Aural/Oral Habilitation of the Hearing Impaired
Credit(s): 3
This course includes advanced studies of the principles and procedures in the habilitation and rehabilitation of hearing-impaired children and adults.
Registration Restriction by Classification
Master’s Candidate, Doctoral
Registration Restriction by Major
SPLP
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SPHS 5312 - Voice and Resonance Disorders
Credit(s): 3
This lecture course provides an advanced study of normal versus abnormal anatomy and physiology of the respiratory, phonatory and resonatory system (including review of source-filter theory) that can lead to various types of etiologies, along with assessment and treatment of the resulting communication impairments.
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SPHS 5314 - Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology: Early Childhood Intervention
Credit(s): 3
This course is a clinical practicum with a focus on early intervention services (birth to 3 years). Emphasis is given to enrollment and clinical management in early childhood intervention, including strategies for goal attainment and family involvement. Special attention is given to usage of appropriate materials for the age 0-3 population. Students will obtain a minimum of 35 hours at the Stanley Center for Speech and Language Disorders on the SFA campus and/or affiliated facilities, including Nacogdoches Head Start, Early Childhood Laboratory, and St. Cyprian’s Episcopal School. The duration of the practicum experience will extend the duration of the semester registered for the course.
Repeated: No
Prerequisite Course(s): SPHS 5303
Registration Restriction by Classification
Master’s Candidate, Doctoral
Registration Restriction by Major
SPLP
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SPHS 5324 - Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology: Clinical Management in Medical Settings
Credit(s): 3
This practicum course will introduce students to the practice of speech-language pathology in various medical settings. By the end of the course students will demonstrate an understanding of the collaborative role of the SLP on professional teams and apply clinical ethics in decision making to medically complex patients. Students will obtain a minimum of 35 clinical clock hours at the Stanley Center for Speech and Language Disorders on the SFASU campus and/or affiliated facilities including Nacogdoches Head Start. The duration of the practicum experience will extend the duration of the semester registered for the course.
Repeated: No
Prerequisite Course(s): SPHS 5314
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SPHS 5334 - Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology: Contemporary Issues and Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Credit(s): 3
This clinical practicum focuses on the study of contemporary issues in the field of speech-language pathology and augmentative alternative communication. The clinical management of individuals with complex communication needs will be explored. Students will obtain a minimum of 50 direct clinical hours at a university approved practicum facility under the direct supervision of an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist. The duration of the practicum experience will extend the duration of the term registered for the course.
Repeated: No
Prerequisite Course(s): SPHS 5324
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SPHS 5344 - Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology: Counseling and Interviewing Skills for the SLP
Credit(s): 3
This clinical practicum focuses on counseling in speech-language pathology. An overview of theory and practice of counseling methods and techniques used by speech-language pathologists in a variety of settings with both adult and pediatric populations will be presented. Students will obtain a minimum of 25 direct clinical hours at a university approved practicum facility under the direct supervision of an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist.
Repeated: No
Prerequisite Course(s): SPHS 5324
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SPHS 5354 - Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology: Seminar in Clinical Management
Credit(s): 3
This course is a clinical practicum with a focus on clinical management across a variety of disorders. Simulated clinical case studies across disorders are explored. Students will interpret clinical information in the development and implementation of assessment and treatment procedures. In addition, a thorough review of procedures and expectations for the PRAXIS exam is provided. Students will obtain a minimum of 75 direct clinical hours at a university approved practicum facility under the direct supervision of an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist. The duration of the practicum experience will extend the duration of the semester registered for the course.This course is a clinical practicum with a focus on clinical management across a variety of disorders. Simulated clinical case studies across disorders are explored. Students will interpret clinical information in the development and implementation of assessment and treatment procedures. In addition, a thorough review of procedures and expectations for the Praxis test is provided.
Repeated: No
Prerequisite Course(s): SPHS 5334and SPHS 5344
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STAT 5186 - Advanced Graduate Studies
Credit(s): 1 To 3
This course involves individual studies in statistics.
Repeated: Yes
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STAT 5187 - Advanced Graduate Studies
Credit(s): 1 To 3
Individual studies in graduate level statistics.
Repeated: Yes
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STAT 5189 - Thesis Research
Credit(s): 1 to 3
This course involves research and preparation for writing the thesis.
Note: Students completing a thesis must register each semester university resources are being utilized. Repeated: Yes
Prerequisite Course(s): MATH 5388 Non-Course Prerequisite(s):
or approval of graduate advisor
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STAT 5190 - Thesis Writing
Credit(s): 1 To 6
This course involves writing of the thesis.
Note: Students completing a thesis must register each semester university resources are being utilized. Repeated: Yes
Prerequisite Course(s): STAT 5189
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STAT 5340 - Statistical Analysis I
Credit(s): 3
Probability, statistical inference, rank tests, chi-square tests, linear regression and correlation, analysis of variance, multiple regression.
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STAT 5341 - Statistical Analysis II
Credit(s): 3
Analysis of variance, multiple comparisons, blocking designs, higher factorial experiments, unbalanced designs, fixed and random effects, nested designs, split-plot designs, analysis of covariance.
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