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CRJ 4997 - College Teaching Apprenticeship (2 OR 4)
Supervised participation in teaching an undergraduate course in criminal justice combined with readings and discussion of teaching objectives and methods appropriate for presentation of criminal justice curriculum. May be taken only once for credit toward a major.
Prerequisite(s): criminal justice major and permission of instructor.
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CRJ 4998 - Capstone Level Project (4)
Qualifies as a capstone experience in the major. Course content to be determined by instructor.
Prerequisite(s): senior standing and permission of instructor.
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SOC 1000 - Introduction to Sociology (4)
Introduction to the basic concepts of sociology relating to the study of people as participants in group life. Particular attention is given to culture, socialization and self development, social class, and major social institutions. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the social science knowledge exploration area. Satisfies the university general education requirement in U.S. diversity.
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SOC 2010 - Introduction to Methods of Social Research (4)
The collection, organization, analysis and interpretation of social data; elementary techniques of understanding and using quantitative evidence in sociological research.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1000
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SOC 2020 - Social Statistics with Computer Applications (4)
Introduction to social statistics emphasizing statistics and data analysis with the aid of computer-based statistical applications. Familiarizes students with the logic of behavioral statistics and the computation and interpretation of statistical analysis.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1000 and SOC 2010
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SOC 2100 - Self and Society (4)
Examines the reciprocal relationship between the individual and the group. Emphasizes the social roots of human nature, the self, social interaction, definitions of reality, socialization and social character. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the social science knowledge exploration area.
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SOC 2110 - Small Groups (4)
The study of small group relations and the informal understandings, codes and conventions that they generate. Considers dynamics of individuality, leadership, conformity and esprit de corps in a group setting.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1000 or SOC 2200
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SOC 2200 - Current Social Problems (4)
Presents sociological approaches to analyzing social problems. Particular attention is given to evaluation of the causes and consequences of social problems, as well as of their proposed solutions.
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SOC 2210 - The Sociology of Deviance (4)
An overview of the sociology of deviance, including theoretical approaches, the social construction of deviance, and contemporary empirical research.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1000 or SOC 2200
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SOC 2220 - Sociology of Mental Illness (4)
Examines social aspects of mental illness, such as impact of social inequalities, role of life stressors and supports, structures of confinement, self-help and human rights movements, narratives of experiences, trends of response to difference and distress.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1000 or SOC 2200
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SOC 3100 - Interpersonal Relationships (4)
Focuses on interdisciplinary research of social and personal relationships, concentrating on how scholars investigate relational phenomena; the development, maintenance and dissolution of relationships; relational or couple processes; and influences of networks, norms, gender, ethnicity and social structure.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1000 or SOC 2100
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SOC 3110 - Human Sexuality (4)
Examines human sexuality from a societal and interpersonal context. Includes methodological and conceptual issues in the study of sexuality; socialization and control of sexuality; sexuality as a social process; the influence of culture, race, and gender; and the social aspects of biological issues. Identical with WGS 3830 .
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1000 or SOC 2100 or WGS 1000 or WGS 3010
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SOC 3200 - Population and Society (4)
Examines population change from a national and international perspective. Emphasizes how race, class, and gender influence migration, fertility, and mortality. Provides an overview of how social factors influence population characteristics and affect the social world. Identical with WGS 3860 .
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1000 or SOC 2200 or WGS 1000
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SOC 3210 - Sociological Perspectives on Aging (4)
Recent sociological perspectives on aging: topics include status of persons approaching and past retirement age, family and community roles and relations, and occupational and political participation.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1000 or SOC 2200
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SOC 3220 - Social Welfare Policies (4)
Survey of the development of social welfare programs in the U.S. and internationally. Issues related to the problems of poverty, policy analysis and program evaluation related to social welfare in the U.S. and other countries are examined. Identical with SW 3302 . Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1000 or SW 2301
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SOC 3230 - Alcohol, Drugs and Society (4)
Overview of the sociology of substance use and abuse. Includes a review of sociological perspectives, social control of alcohol and drugs, descriptions of alcohol/drug behavior and treatment programs. Also explores ways in which substance abuse problems can be addressed by policy makers, health care professionals and practitioners in the field of substance abuse. Identical with CRJ 3300 .
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 1100 or SOC 1000
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SOC 3400 - Sociology of Family (4)
A sociological perspective on families, with emphasis on how larger social forces such as laws, education, and the economy influence individual families and families as a social institution. Topics include families throughout history, dating, mate selection, marriage, divorce, family violence, and family policy. Identical with WGS 3813 .
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1000 or SOC 2200 or WGS 1000
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SOC 3410 - Family and Community Processes (4)
Introduction to theories, methods, and research on community sociology. Emphasis on prevention and intervention in the community setting. Provides conceptual foundation of the field with an overview of the integration of theory, research, and practice in individual, family and community processes. Identical to WGS 3811 .
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1000 or SOC 2200 or WGS 1000
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SOC 3420 - Sociology of Religion (4)
An analysis of the social components of religious experience, meaning and behavior; emphasis on the relationship between organized religions and other social institutions and such processes as conversion, commitment, sectarianism, accommodation and secularization.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1000 or SOC 2200
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SOC 3430 - Sociology of Health and Medicine (4)
The sociological study of medicine and the uses of sociology in medicine, definitions of health and illness, disease and death, health care occupations, medical malpractice, the organization of health services and trends in health and medicine. Identical to HS 3430 .
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1000 or SOC 2200
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SOC 3440 - Theories of Modern Organizations (4)
Emphasizes degree to which modern society is based upon formal organization. Topics include: theories of human organization, as well as the study of bureaucracies, features of organizations and the effects of organization on American culture.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1000 or SOC 2200
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SOC 3460 - Law and Society (4)
Explores the concept of law and its expression in different societies and cultural contexts. The comparative development of legal institutions is studied in relationship to social structure. The organization of the legal system and profession is studied as related to the capacity of the law to affect behavior as an instrument of social control. Identical with AN 3230 .
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1000 or SOC 2200 or AN 1111
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SOC 3470 - Sociology of Education (4)
A sociological framework on education emphasizing history, theory, and practice of education in the United States. Explores theories and concepts dealing with schools and society.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1000 or permission of instructor
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SOC 3600 - Social Stratification (4)
In-depth examination of social inequalities. Uses classical theoretical perspectives and contemporary empirical research to examine sources and consequences of resource disparities due to class, race, gender, and other sociological dimensions.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1000 or SOC 2200
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SOC 3610 - Racial and Ethnic Relations (4)
A study of racial, ethnic and religious groups, particularly those of the U.S., emphasizing their historical development, problems of adjustment and assimilation and contemporary problems and trends. Identical with AN 3127 . Satisfies the university general education requirement in U.S. diversity. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge applications integration area. Prerequisite for knowledge applications integration: completion of the general education requirement in the social sciences knowledge exploration area.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1000 or SOC 2200 or AN 1111
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SOC 3620 - Sociology of Gender (4)
The social construction of femininity and masculinity through social interaction and social institutions. Focus on education, family, media, politics, economy, and sport. Identical with WGS 3814 .
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1000 or SOC 2200 or WGS 1000 or WGS 3030
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SOC 3630 - Social Movements (4)
Examines the theoretical and empirical aspects of the origins, mobilization, organization, development and decline of social movements. Will focus on American, international and global social movements.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1000 or SOC 2200
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SOC 3640 - Urban and Community Sociology (4)
The social structure, culture and ecology of early and contemporary urban communities; institutional responses to the problems of modern urban life.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1000 or SOC 2200
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SOC 3650 - Gender and Work (4)
Research and theories on the role of gender in trends in employment, labor market opportunities, experiences, and rewards. Exploration of the gendered division of labor in society in both paid and unpaid work. Trends in household work and child care. Identical with WGS 3819 .
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1000 or WGS 1000
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SOC 3800 - Political Sociology (4)
Sociological factors that influence distribution of power within a society: political communication, maintenance of political consensus, the revolution process, the structure of political parties and the emergence of new states.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1000 or SOC 2200
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SOC 3820 - Social Control of Mass Media (4)
The major sociological factors that control the informational content of the mass media; differences between the structures and processes of control in the print and electronic sectors of the media.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1000
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SOC 3840 - Corrections and Rehabilitative Institutions (4)
Overview of prison and correctional systems in the U.S. Includes reviews of the historical development of corrections and current issues, including sentencing practices, overcrowding, race relations, budget constraints, AIDS and substance abuse. Explores ways in which these problems are addressed by criminal justice practitioners. Identical with CRJ 3224 .
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 2100 or SOC 1000
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SOC 3860 - The Surveillance Society (4)
Explores the development and significance of surveillance as a feature of modern society, how surveillance has changed over time with the development of new technologies, its presence in everyday life and different social institutions and contexts and the degree to which surveillance enhances social participation or social control in society. Identical with CRJ 3342 .
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 1100 or SOC 1000
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SOC 3905 - Special Topics in Sociology (4)
Study of a special topic for which no regular course offerings currently exist. May be repeated for credit under different subtitle. May be used for approved course work taken during study abroad.
Prerequisite(s): sociology major or permission of instructor.
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SOC 3930 - Field Experience in Sociology (4)
Field experience in sociology with faculty supervision. An academic project related to the departmental discipline that incorporates student performance in an occupational setting. May not be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): junior/senior standing; 16 credits in sociology, of which at least 8 must be at the 3000/4000 level, and permission of the instructor.
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SOC 4000 - Sociological Theory (4)
Major theoretical foundations of sociology, including conceptual contributions of both classic and contemporary theorists. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1000 or SOC 2200
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SOC 4800 - Queer Social Theory (4)
Analysis and overview of queer theories and their contribution to understanding the social construction of identity. Focus on the deconstruction of sexuality and the transgression of conventional gender identity and performance. Identical with WGS 4010 .
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1000 , WGS 1000 , or WGS 3010
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SOC 4950 - Internship in Sociology (2 OR 4)
Field placement and supervision of students in a community agency. Introduces interns to employment possibilities while they receive valuable field experience and build community contacts.
Prerequisite(s): sociology major and instructor permission.
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SOC 4970 - Applying the Sociological Imagination (4)
Revisits themes in race, class, gender, and inequality to explore ways they can be applied beyond the institution of the university. Addresses practical skills related to careers that draw on the sociology degree. Restricted to sociology majors.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 2010 , SOC 2020 or SOC 4000 ; SOC 4000 may be taken concurrent with SOC 4970
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SOC 4996 - Independent Study and Research (2 OR 4)
Directed individual reading and research.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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SOC 4997 - College Teaching Apprenticeship (2 OR 4)
Supervised participation in teaching an undergraduate course in sociology, combined with readings and discussion of teaching objectives and methods appropriate for sociological presentation. May be taken only once for credit toward a major.
Prerequisite(s): senior sociology major and permission of instructor.
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SPN 1140 - Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture I (4)
A two-semester sequence in the fundamentals of Spanish and Hispanic cultures. A beginning course. SPN 1140 must be taken first. SPN 1140 or SPN 1150 satisfy the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area.
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SPN 1150 - Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture II (4)
A two-semester sequence in the fundamentals of Spanish and Hispanic cultures. A beginning course. SPN 1140 must be taken first. SPN 1140 or SPN 1150 satisfy the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area.
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SPN 1190 - Accelerated Review of Elementary Spanish and Spanish Culture (4)
One-semester course designed to review the fundamentals of Spanish and Spanish culture. Designed for students who have three or more years of previous Spanish experience. Covers the same materials as the two-semester sequence of SPN 1140 and SPN 1150 . Satisfies the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area.
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SPN 2140 - Second Year Spanish I (4)
A two-semester sequence continuing the work of SPN 1140 and SPN 1150 with the addition of cultural and literary readings. Conducted in Spanish. SPN 2140 or SPN 2150 satisfy the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area or the knowledge application integration, not both. Prerequisite for knowledge application integration: completion of the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area.
Prerequisite(s): one year of college Spanish or equivalent.
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SPN 2150 - Second Year Spanish II (4)
A two-semester sequence continuing the work of SPN 1140 and SPN 1150 with the addition of cultural and literary readings. Conducted in Spanish. SPN 2140 must be taken first. SPN 2140 or SPN 2150 satisfy the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area or the knowledge application integration area, not both. Prerequisite for knowledge application integration: completion of the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area.
Prerequisite(s): one year of college Spanish or equivalent.
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SPN 2920 - Directed Readings in Spanish (2 OR 4)
A reading course for non-majors interested in research in a particular area. Approximately 50 hours of reading per credit; one conference weekly with the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 2150
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SPN 3130 - Spanish Phonetics (2)
Group and individual practice in the sound system of Spanish, with specific reference to interference from English. Both written and laboratory work required. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 2150
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SPN 3140 - Spanish Grammar Review (4)
Review of Spanish grammar and syntax through a variety of approaches. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 2150
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SPN 3170 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation and Composition (4)
Intermediate level study in oral and written communication. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 2150 ; SPN 3140 highly recommended.
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SPN 3500 - Latin American Civilization (4)
Historical approach to Latin American culture and civilization, with emphasis on geography, social structure, philosophical thought, music, art and popular culture. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 2150 and SPN 3140 highly recommended.
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SPN 3510 - Spanish Civilization (4)
Historical approach to Spanish culture and civilization, with emphasis on geography, social structure, philosophical thought, music, art and architecture. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 2150 . SPN 3140 highly recommended.
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SPN 3550 - Translation: Spanish into English (4)
Translation from Spanish to English of a variety of materials that may range from commercial, technical to literary texts.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 3140
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SPN 3580 - Spanish Language and Culture for Health Care Professionals and First Responders (4)
Prepares students to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking individuals in health care settings, emergency and non-emergency situations. Designed to help students achieve an intermediate level of Spanish, places special emphasis on oral communication. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 2150
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SPN 3600 - Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (4)
Introduction to Spanish linguistics from a theoretical and empirical point of view. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 3170
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SPN 3700 - Introduction to Spanish Literature (4)
Study of literary genres and movements based on selected masterpieces of Spanish literature. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 2150 and SPN 3140 highly recommended.
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SPN 3800 - Introduction to Spanish-American Literature (4)
Further study of literary genres and movements based on selected masterpieces of Spanish-American literature. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 2150 . SPN 3140 highly recommended.
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SPN 3920 - Directed Readings in Spanish (2 OR 4)
Directed individual readings in Spanish. May be repeated.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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SPN 3930 - Field Experience in Teaching Spanish in Elementary and Middle Schools (2 OR 4)
Provides supervised experience in teaching Spanish in elementary and middle schools. Graded S/U. May be repeated for credit once. Does not carry credit toward departmental major.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 2150
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SPN 3931 - Advanced Spanish and Academic Service Learning (4)
Supervised academic service learning experience teaching Spanish in schools, organizations, and OU programs. Course requires community service. Students spend four hours per week in class; significant time spent volunteering in the community and reflecting on the volunteer experience. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 3140 , SPN 3170 and permission of instructor.
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SPN 4080 - Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition (4)
Development of advanced writing and conversational skills with emphasis on appropriate vocabulary, style, grammar and syntax. Offered fall semester. Conducted in Spanish. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 3170
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SPN 4150 - Medieval Literature of the Iberian Peninsula (4)
Socio-historic and literary analyses of the Mozarabic jarchas, several archetypes of the Iberian epic, Medieval ejempla, parables, drama and poetry. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 3700 and SPN 3800
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SPN 4160 - Spanish Literature - Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries (4)
Following a brief introduction to medieval origins, a study of works in various genres by leading Spanish authors of the Renaissance period. Conducted in Spanish. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 3700 and SPN 3800
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SPN 4170 - Spanish Literature - Seventeenth Century (4)
A study of works in various genres by leading Spanish authors of the Baroque period. Conducted in Spanish. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 3700 and SPN 3800
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SPN 4180 - Cervantes (4)
Socio-historic literary analyses of Don Quijote de la Mancha and other representative works of Miguel de Cervantes. Conducted in Spanish. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 3700 and SPN 3800
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SPN 4190 - Spanish Literature - Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries (4)
A study of works in various genres by leading Spanish authors beginning with Neoclassicism and including Naturalism. Conducted in Spanish. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 3700 and SPN 3800
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SPN 4200 - Modern and Contemporary Spanish Literature (4)
A study of works in various genres by leading modern and contemporary Spanish authors from the Generation of ‘98 to the present. Conducted in Spanish. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 3700 and SPN 3800
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SPN 4550 - Translation: English into Spanish (4)
Translation from English to Spanish using a variety of materials that may range from commercial, technical to literary texts. Offered winter semester.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 3140 and SPN 3170
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SPN 4570 - Business Spanish (4)
Introduction to the essential vocabulary and style specific to Spanish business as well as to the basic workings of the Hispanic economy. All language skills receive equal emphasis. Course conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 3140 and SPN 3170
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SPN 4800 - Independent Translation Project (4)
Directed annotated translation from Spanish into English of a major work or works in the student’s field. May not be counted toward the major.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 3550 and permission of department.
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SPN 4880 - Spanish-American Literature before 1888 (4)
A study of works in various genres by leading Spanish-American authors from the Colonial Period to Modernism. Conducted in Spanish. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 3700 and SPN 3800
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SPN 4890 - Spanish-American Literature after 1888 (4)
A study of works in various genres by leading Spanish-American authors of modern and contemporary literature. Conducted in Spanish. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 3700 and SPN 3800
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SPN 4970 - Undergraduate Seminar (2 OR 4)
Study of individual authors, selected themes or critical problems. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 3700 and SPN 3800
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SPN 4995 - Independent Reading and Research (2 TO 8)
Directed individual research and reading for advanced Spanish majors. May be repeated.
Prerequisite(s): two 4000 level Spanish literature courses and permission of department.
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SE 4401 - Introduction to Students with Special Needs (4)
Introduction to special education, atypical children, individual differences, learner environment and instructional adaptations. Cross listing with SE 5510.
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SE 4851 - Foundations of ABA (4)
This course focuses on the principles and concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), historical perspective of ABA, fundamental vocabulary, philosophy, and methodology of the science of behavior management. Additional topics include the basics of defining behaviors, data collection, and the use of ABA with various populations. This course is open to undergraduate students interested in obtaining knowledge of Behavior Analysis and certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Students are expected to read professional literature, participate in discussions, complete literature research, and practice the application of behavioral principles. Completion of assignments and class participation are essential to meeting the course objectives.
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SE 4852 - Behavioral Assessment (4)
Course provides an overview of assessment techniques used in behavioral intervention planning. Specific topics include the history and present use of functional assessments, completion of the functional assessment interview, descriptive and functional analysis, data collection and interpretation, preference assessment, and interpretation of evaluation tools for various populations. This course is open to undergraduate students interested in obtaining knowledge of Behavior Analysis and certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Students are expected to read professional literature, participate in discussions, complete literature research, and practice the application of behavioral principles. Completion of assignments and class participation are essential to meeting the course objectives.
Prerequisite(s): SE 4851 (C+)
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SE 4853 - Treatment Planning (4)
Techniques used in behavioral intervention planning, data collection, interpretation of assessments, development of goals and objectives, overview and application of treatment interventions, management, supervision, and team planning. Assignments include literature research and paper presentations, participation in discussions, and implementation of behavioral assessment principles. This course is open to undergraduate students interested in obtaining knowledge of Behavior Analysis and certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Students are expected to read professional literature, participate in discussions, complete literature research, and practice the application of behavioral principles. Completion of assignments and class participation are essential to meeting the course objectives.
Prerequisite(s): SE 4851 (C+)
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SE 4854 - Research Methods and Ethics (4)
Course includes an overview of the BACB ethical code of conduct, research method techniques, theoretical foundations of empirical research, principles of the scientific method, experimental designs, analyses of research designs, research protocol, and formation of research hypothesis; the majority of these topics will be devoted to methods related to single-case research (i.e., data collection, logic, designs). This course is open to undergraduate students interested in obtaining knowledge of Behavior Analysis and certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Students are expected to read professional literature, participate in discussions, complete literature research, and practice the application of behavioral principles. Completion of assignments and class participation are essential to meeting the course objectives.
Prerequisite(s): SE 4852 , SE 4853
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SE 4900 - ST: Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis (4)
Focuses on the principles and concepts of applied behavior analysis (ABA), historical perspective, fundamental vocabulary, philosophy, and methodology of the science of behavior management. Additional topics include the basics of defining behaviors, data collection, and the use of ABA with various populations.
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SE 4930 - ABA Clinic Practicum (4)
The application of psychological concepts and methods in a non-academic setting. Includes job placement with a seminar component.
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STA 2220 - Introduction to Statistical Concepts and Reasoning (4)
Statistical ideas and thinking relevant to public policy, quality improvement, and physical and social sciences. Data collection and presentation; association; normal distribution; probability and simulation; and confidence intervals, p-values, and hypothesis testing. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 0662 with a grade of (C) or higher or placement.
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STA 2221 - Introduction to Statistical Methods (4)
Introduction to statistical thinking and applications to industrial and similar processes. Descriptive statistics, distributions, and probability models useful in process control and systems reliability; confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression, and basic experimental design. Statistical concepts to be reinforced with case studies promoting problem solving skills and statistical thinking. Mathematics and statistics majors cannot use STA 2221 to replace STA 2226 .
Prerequisite(s): MTH 1221 with a grade of (C) or higher; or MTH 1441 with a grade of (C) or higher; or MTH 1331 and MTH 1332 , each with a grade of (C) or higher; or placement.
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STA 2222 - Statistical Methods for Biology (4)
Introduction to statistical methods for students in biology and other laboratory sciences. Basic principles of experimental design and data collection. Descriptive statistics, probability models, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, two- and multi-sample comparisons, regression models, categorical data, nonparametric methods. Mathematics or statistics majors cannot use STA 2222 to replace STA 2226 . Satisfies the university general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 1441 with a grade of (C) or higher; or MTH 1331 and MTH 1332 , each with a grade of (C) or higher; or placement.
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STA 2226 - Applied Probability and Statistics (4)
Introduction to probability and statistics as applied to the physical, biological and social sciences and to engineering. Applications of special distributions and nonparametric techniques. Regression analysis and analysis of variance. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area.
Pre/Corequisite(s): MTH 1222 with a grade of (C) or higher or MTH 1554 with a grade of (C) or higher.
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STA 4002 - Applied Linear Models I (4)
Basic results from probability and statistics, linear regression, model testing and transformations, matrix methods in multiple regression, polynomial regression, indicator variables, basics of experimental design, one-way ANOVA with fixed and random effects. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): STA 2226 , and APM 2555 or APM 2559 or MTH 2775 , each with a grade of (C) or higher, or permission of instructor.
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STA 4003 - Applied Linear Models II (4)
Multi-way ANOVA, randomized block and Latin square designs, incomplete blocks, factorial and fractional factorial designs, confounding, response surface methods, random and mixed models, introduction to generalized linear models.
Prerequisite(s): STA 4002 with a grade of (C) or higher, or permission of instructor.
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STA 4224 - Analysis of Categorical Data (4)
Analysis techniques for data obtained by counting responses in different categories. Discrete distributions, goodness of fit, contingency tables, association and agreement measures, log linear and logit models.
Prerequisite(s): STA 4002 with a grade of (C) or higher, or permission of instructor.
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STA 4225 - Elements of Stochastic Processes (4)
Random walk models, Markov chains and processes, birth and death processes, queuing processes, diffusion processes and non-Markov processes.
Prerequisite(s): STA 4227 with a grade of (C) or higher or permission of instructor.
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STA 4226 - Nonparametric Methods (4)
Permutation and rank tests for location and scale, bootstrapping power of competing tests, confidence intervals, nonparametric regression and analysis of variance methods, density estimation.
Pre/Corequisite(s): STA 4002 with a grade of (C) or higher or STA 4227 with a grade of (C) or higher or permission of instructor.
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STA 4227 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I (4)
The distribution of random variables, conditional probability and stochastic independence, special distributions, functions of random variables.
Prerequisite(s): STA 2226 , MTH 2554 , MTH 2775 , each with a grade of (C) or higher.
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STA 4228 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II (4)
Interval estimation, sufficient statistics and completeness, point estimation, tests of hypothesis and analysis of variance. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
Prerequisite(s): STA 4227 with a grade of (C) or higher.
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STA 4330 - Time Series I (4)
Introduction to and characteristics of autoregressive moving average models; autocorrelation functions, modeling, estimation and forecasting; deterministic and stochastic trends and seasonality; forecasting from regression, spectral analysis, multivariate models, GARCH models, applications to actuarial, financial, economic, and other data sets.
Prerequisite(s): STA 4227 , and STA 4002 or ECN 4050 , each with a grade of (C) or higher.
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STA 4905 - Special Topics (2 OR 4)
Advanced study of a selected topic in statistics. May be repeated for additional credit.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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STA 4996 - Independent Study (2 OR 4)
Reading or research on some statistical topic. May be repeated for additional credit.
Prerequisite(s): permission of department.
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WHP 2110 - Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Preparedness (2)
Concepts, rationale, theory and practical applications of basic citizen preparedness for disaster survival and rescue skills are taught using the Department of Homeland Security CERT curriculum, leading to certification. CERT is designed to prepare individuals to help themselves and the immediate community in the event of a catastrophic disaster. Graded S/U.
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WHP 2800 - Introduction to Health Literacy (4)
The course will introduce students to the term health literacy and the expansive application of this concept. The class will assess current levels of health literacy within society and how they apply to concepts like health and risk behavior, health care and health promotion. Students will be introduced to principles and strategies for improving, understanding and showcasing the importance of health literacy and all that it encompasses.
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