May 20, 2024

2017-18 Undergraduate Catalog

2017-18 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

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Spanish
	SPAN 1015 - Spanish for Concrete and Construction Management 3 credit hours Introduces basic Spanish vocabulary and grammar with specific emphasis on facilitating communication, improving productivity, and promoting safety in the concrete and construction work environment. Cannot be used as prerequisite for SPAN 1020 . Open only to majors and minors in Concrete Industry Management and Construction Management Technology. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 1020 - Elementary Spanish II 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPAN 1010 or advanced placement. A continuation of materials introduced in SPAN 1010 . Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 1035 - Introduction to Medical Spanish 3 credit hours Prerequisite: Two years of high school language or equivalent recommended. An online introduction to the linguistic and cultural skills needed to work with Spanish-speaking patients in a healthcare setting. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 1040 - Intensive Elementary Spanish 6 credit hours A foundation course in reading, writing, speaking, and aural comprehension. SPAN 1040 counts as combined credit for SPAN 1010 and SPAN 1020 . Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 2010 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPAN 1020 , SPAN 1040 , or advanced placement. A review of Spanish grammar with reading and oral exercises designed to improve the ability to understand the written and spoken language. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 2020 - Intermediate Spanish II 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPAN 2010 or advanced placement. A continuation of SPAN 2010 . Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 2105 - Introduction to Latin American Studies 3 credit hours (Same as PS 2105 , SOC 2105 , ART 2105 , ANTH 2105 , GEOG 2105 .) A multidisciplinary, team-taught introduction to Latin America. Covers the cultures and societies of the region: pre-history, history, geography, politics, art, languages, and literatures. Required course for all Latin American Studies minors. Does not count for Spanish major or minor. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 3000 - Group Conversational Spanish 1 credit hour Conducted entirely in Spanish by a native speaker and designed to improve students’ ability to converse fluently. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 hours credit for the major; does not count for the minor. Pass/Fail. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 3010 - Advanced Spanish 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPAN 2020 or equivalent. Advanced-level practice in language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, including review of Spanish grammar. Native Spanish speakers should consult with instructors before enrolling. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 3015 - Contemporary Cuba 3 credit hours Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Taught in Cuba. Explores Cuban life and culture through history, education, health, economics, politics, art, society, music, and language. Credit may not be applied toward the major or minor in Spanish but may be counted toward the minor in Latin American Studies. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 3020 - Advanced Spanish 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPAN 2020 or equivalent. Advanced-level practice in language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, including review of Spanish grammar. Native Spanish speakers should consult with instructors before enrolling. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 3030 - Business Spanish 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPAN 3010 or SPAN 3020 or equivalent. Native speakers should consult with instructor. The linguistic and cultural skills necessary to conduct business in a Spanish-speaking setting. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 3035 - Spanish for Medical Professions 3 credit hours Prerequisites: SPAN 3010 and SPAN 3020 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. The linguistic and cultural skills to work with Spanish-speaking patients in a healthcare setting. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 3040 - Intensive Conversational Spanish 3 credit hours Prerequisites: SPAN 3010 or SPAN 3020 . Intensive conversation practice in simulated and real-life situations. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 3050 - Introduction to Hispanic Studies 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPAN 2020 or permission of instructor. Introduction to specialized study in three areas of Hispanic studies: language, culture, and literature. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 3060 - Introduction to Hispanic Culture 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPAN 2020 or permission of instructor. Peninsular Spanish culture focusing on the geography, history, social institutions, values, and beliefs. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 3070 - Introduction to Latin American Civilizations and Cultures 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPAN 3010 or permission of instructor. Historical and cultural overview of Latin America from its early pre-Columbian origins to this region’s dynamic realities in the twenty-first century. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 3075 - Introduction to Mexican Cultures 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPAN 3020 or permission of instructor. Introduces various aspects of Mexican cultures, including pre-Colombian cultures, indigenous cultures, arts, literature, music, cinema, folklore, and regional artesanias (crafts). Additional focus on the process of the formation of a national identity and on contemporary political, economic, and cultural issues. Course conducted in Spanish. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 3080 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPAN 3020 or permission of instructor. Acquaints students with a basic knowledge of literary criticism and theory through the study of representative works from both Spanish and Spanish-American literature. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 3120 - Spanish Phonetics and Pronunciation 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPAN 2020 or equivalent or instructor permission. A practical introduction to phonetic principles involved in achieving native-sounding Spanish pronunciation, including sounds, stress, intonation, and smooth speech styles. Native Spanish speakers or students with native-like Spanish pronunciation may not take this course for credit without instructor permission. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 3130 - Grammar and Composition 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPAN 3010 , SPAN 3020 , or permission of instructor. Review of major concepts of Spanish grammar and intensive practice of writing in Spanish. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 3990 - Study Abroad 3 to 12 credit hours Prerequisites: One to two years of language study depending on the program or approval of the instructor. Students will spend at least four weeks in a Spanish-speaking country studying Spanish language, literature, and culture. Students may earn credits in study abroad programs approved by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 4010 - History of the Spanish Language 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPAN 3080 or permission of instructor. Traces the historical development of Spanish from Latin. Students also become familiar with the characteristics of Old Spanish. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 4015 - Advanced Spanish Grammar 3 credit hours Prerequisite:SPAN 3080 or permission of instructor. An in-depth study of problematic grammar structures. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 4020 - Spanish Literature I 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPAN 3080 or permission of instructor. Spanish literature from its beginnings to 1700; emphasis on literary history, styles, and themes. Prose fiction and nonfiction, poetry, and drama included. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 4030 - Spanish Literature II 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPAN 3080 or permission of instructor. Spanish literature from the eighteenth century to the present. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 4040 - Latin American Literature I 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPAN 3080 or permission of instructor. Latin American literature from pre-Columbian times through Romanticism. Prose fiction and nonfiction, poetry, and drama included. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 4045 - Topics in Hispanic Cinema 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPAN 3080 or permission of instructor. A cultural study of the peoples and societies of Latin America and Spain through film. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 4050 - Latin American Literature II 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPAN 3080 or permission of instructor. Major works of Latin American literature from the late nineteenth century to the present. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 4055 - Cervantes’ Don Quixote 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPAN 3080 or permission of instructor. Don Quixote in the social, historical, and cultural context of Spanish Renaissance literature. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 4060 - Special Topics in Hispanic Studies 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPAN 3080 or permission of instructor. Topics selected from specialized fields of language, culture, or literature. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 4065 - Studies in Hispanic Popular Culture 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPAN 3080 or permission of instructor. Context, critical analysis, and perspectives on contemporary culture studies and practices. Offers preparation for a better understanding of popular culture in Hispanic countries. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 4070 - Special Topics in Spanish Literature or Culture 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPAN 3080 or permission of instructor. Topics selected from specialized areas of peninsular Spanish literature or culture. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 4080 - Theory and Practice of Spanish Drama 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPAN 3080 or permission of instructor. Drama theory and participation in a theatrical production. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 4090 - Special Topics in Latin American Literature or Culture 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPAN 3080 or permission of instructor. Topics selected from specialized areas of Latin American literature or culture. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 4900 - Directed Readings in Spanish Literature and Culture 1 to 6 credit hours Prerequisites: 15 hours of Spanish or permission of instructor. Individualized intensive reading in primary and secondary sources relating to a specific topic in Spanish literature or culture. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 4910 - Directed Readings in Latin American Literature and Culture 1 to 6 credit hours Prerequisites: 15 hours of Spanish or permission of instructor. Individualized intensive reading in primary and secondary sources relating to a specific topic in Latin American literature or culture. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPAN 4920 - Spanish for Reading Knowledge 3 credit hours Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Graduate Studies or permission of the instructor. For graduate students seeking proficiency in reading Spanish for research purposes. Open to undergraduates seeking to prepare for graduate study. Will not count toward a major or minor in Spanish or the undergraduate foreign language requirement. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
Special Education
	SPED 3010 - Characteristics and Teaching of Learners with Exceptionalities 3 credit hours An introduction to the exceptional learner. Examines the history, principles, and legal requirements as well as the diverse characteristics and learning styles of exceptional learners. Discusses differentiated teaching strategies in both inclusive and skill-based environments. Multicultural diversity, normalization, and integration addressed. (Required for all individuals who major in Special Education-Interventionist K-8, Special Education-Comprehensive, and Interdisciplinary Studies for state licensure; and students seeking a minor in Special Education. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 3020 - Responsive Teaching of Individuals with High Incidence Disabilities 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPED 3010 . An in-depth study that focuses on the cognitive, academic, social, and emotional characteristics of learners with high incidence disabilities. Laws and regulations regarding Response to Intervention (RTI) and inclusive practices in the least restrictive environment (LRE) thoroughly discussed; development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) introduced. Differentiated instruction techniques offered for a variety of classroom settings. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 3030 - Applied Adolescent Developmental Variation and Assessment of Individuals with High Incidence Disabilities 4 credit hours Prerequisite: SPED 3010 . Comprehensive overview of the atypical development of students with high incidence disabilities. Topics include neurological impairment, behavioral development, medication side effects, physical characteristics and social relationships. Through application of knowledge, candidates will create a developmental profile after assessing a student in these areas: social, affective, biological, physical, and psychological. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 3040 - Digital Tools and Methods in Flexible Learning Environments 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPED 3010 . Focuses on Universal Design for Learning (UDL); assessing learning strengths, preferences, interests, and needs; and providing students with exceptionalities a variety of digital methods and tools that may be used to further their learning in flexible learning environments. Discusses a variety of digital, interactive tools that can be used for a whole inclusive class, small group, or one-on-one instruction. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 3130 - Diversity in Language and Communication 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPED 3010 . (SPED 3010 cannot be taken concurrently with SPED 3130.) Examines language development from birth to adolescence and difficulties that can occur in individuals with exceptionalities. Strategies to overcome speech difficulties and language barrier deficits also discussed. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 3430 - Characteristics of High Incidence Populations (Modified) 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPED 3010 ; major in Special Education or permission of department. In-depth study of characteristics, needs, and etiology of learners with high incidence disabilities in appropriate classroom settings. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 3440 - Characteristics of Low Incidence Populations (Comprehensive) 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPED 3010 ; major in Special Education or permission of department. In-depth study of characteristics, needs, and etiology of learners with low incidence disabilities in appropriate classroom settings. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 4000 - Teaching Reading to Diverse Learners 3 credit hours Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education program or permission of the department. Opportunity for classroom teachers to better meet the needs of struggling readers in a variety of settings. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 4010 - Explicit Reading Strategies for Learners with Exceptionalities 4 credit hours Delves into the methods and materials used to remediate reading skill deficits in elementary and middle school settings. Basic diagnostic measures to assess reading progress examined as well as the etiology and implications of related theory and research. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 4100 - Advanced Reading Strategies for Learners with Exceptionalities 3 credit hours Prerequisites: SPED 3010 , SPED 3020 , and SPED 4010 ; admission to Teacher Education program. Focuses on advanced forms of assessment, data collection, and instruction. Discusses a variety of evidence-based programs that tailor to specific skill deficits as well as different tools and methods that may be used to monitor student progress. Candidates will determine when it is appropriate to modify student placement based on gathered evidence and observations. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 4120 - Curriculum, Methods, and Materials for Special Education (Comprehensive) 3 credit hours Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education program; SPED 3010 and SPED 3440 . Development of skills in planning and implementing programs for learners with low incidence disabilities including techniques and strategies in practical applications. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 4140 - Techniques and Strategies for Instruction in Special Education (Comprehensive) 3 credit hours Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education; Residency I; SPED 3010 , SPED 3440 , and SPED 4120 . Corequisite: SPED 4220 . A practical application of techniques and strategies for teaching learners with low incidence disabilities. Includes teaching technique, theories and approaches, data collection, and environmental management. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 4150 - Techniques, Methods, and Materials in Special Education (Modified) 3 credit hours Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education; Residency I; SPED 3010 and SPED 3430 . The practical application of special education techniques and methods for teaching learners with low incidence disabilities. Includes curriculum planning, methods and materials, data collection, and environmental management for learners with low incidence disabilities. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 4160 - Educational Assessment of Exceptional Learners 3 credit hours Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education; Residency I. Selection and administration of standardized tests and subtests for the specific purpose of planning an effective instructional program. Includes information gathering techniques, evaluation of this information in selection of tests, and interpretation of information and test scores. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 4165 - Curriculum-Based Measurement and Progress Monitoring 3 credit hours Prerequisite: SPED 4550 ; admission to Teacher Education program. Incorporates a theory-, practice-, and application-based conceptual framework that introduces regular progress monitoring strategies. Students will interpret standardized assessments, make educational decisions based on quantitative and qualitative data, and understand how to conduct curriculum-based assessment, instruction, accommodations, and monitoring student progress. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 4170 - Strategic Teaching and Learning in Secondary Education (Modified) 3 credit hours Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education program; SPED 3010 and SPED 3430 . Learning strategies instruction and the use of content enhancement routines in inclusive settings with diverse learning populations. Includes metacognitive strategies, development, and application of strategic instruction. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 4180 - Pre-residency Interventionist Integrated Clinical Experience 2 credit hours Prerequisites:SPED 3010 ; admission to Teacher Education program. Corequisites: SPED 3020 , SPED 3130 , and SPED 4010 (two of the three offered courses must be taken concurrently). Field-based course which builds upon experiences begun in SPED 3010 and SPED 4380. Students will implement content pedagogical strategies into both inclusive and resource classroom settings. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 4210 - Residency I, Interventionist Integrated Clinical Experience 5 credit hours Prerequisites: SPED 4180 ; admission to Teacher Education. Corequisites: SPED 4100 , SPED 4240 , and SPED 4600 . Participation in the resource room or inclusive classroom setting with students with mild disabilities. Weekly seminar attendance and participation required. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 4220 - Residency I, Special Education - Comprehensive License 5 credit hours Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education program, ELED 3150 , READ 4015 , SPED 4120 , SPED 4160 , SPED 4380 , and SPED 4140 . Participation in the self-contained or inclusive classroom setting with students with severe disabilities. Weekly seminar attendance and participation required. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 4240 - Methods and Techniques of Behavior Management 3 credit hours Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education; Residency I; SPED 3010 , SPED 3430 , and SPED 3440 . An overview of various approaches to behavior management and their application in a variety of environments. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 4250 - Education in the Affective Domain 3 credit hours Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education program or permission of department; SPED 3010 and SPED 3430 . Origins of emotional/social problems in learners with disabilities and strategies for promoting positive social/emotional outcomes for these learners in schools. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 4260 - Problems in Special Education 1 to 3 credit hours A problem-oriented course, on or off campus, planned and designed for individuals, a school faculty, school system, or other professional groups. Will provide opportunities for pre-or in-service education related to assessed needs. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 4280 - Assistive Technology in Special Education 3 credit hours Prerequisites: SPED 3010 , SPED 3430 or SPED 3440 , and admission to teacher education program or permission of department. Technology–low tech and high–and how it applies to the needs of school-aged learners with disabilities. Assessing and supporting these needs through the delivery of assistive technology. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 4300 - Advanced Applied Behavioral Interventions and Supports 3 credit hours Prerequisites: SPED 4240 ; admission to Teacher Education program. Study of modifying student behavior using techniques of applied behavior analysis in a variety of educational settings. Candidates will research and discuss multiple techniques that improve behaviors in various environments. Positive reinforcement; evidence-based, progress-monitoring tools; and assessment methods emphasized. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 4320 - Residency II, Special Education-Comprehensive License 12 credit hours Full-day supervised teaching experience of 15 weeks duration in a public school setting. Pass/Fail. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 4350 - Residency II, Interventionist Integrated Clinical Experience 12 credit hours Prerequisites: SPED 4210 ; admission to Teacher Education program. Full-day supervised teaching experience of 15 weeks duration in a public school setting. Pass/Fail. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 4360 - Directed Teaching in Special Education (Speech and Hearing) 12 credit hours Full-day supervised teaching experience of 15 weeks duration in a public school setting. Pass/Fail. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 4370 - Transition Services and Education of Adolescents with Disabilities 3 credit hours Prerequisites: SPED 4180 ; admission to Teacher Education program. Transition services and when and how they are provided for adolescents with disabilities. Transition assessment, planning, and goal setting discussed as well as a variety of transition services available to students both in and out of the classroom setting. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 4380 - Co-teaching in Inclusive Classrooms 3 credit hours Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education program or permission of department; SPED 3010 . SPED 3020 may be taken concurrently. Collaborative and co-teaching models and how to implement them in the inclusive classroom. Emphasizes RTI, collaborative teaching, differentiated instruction, explicit teaching, the affective domain, and accommodations and modifications. Aspects of the CSEFEL model integrated throughout the course. Students develop an understanding of differing educational theories and expand upon them to create their own educational philosophies. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 4510 - Teaching Internship, Special Education 9 credit hours Supervised teaching available only for those with at least one year of paid teaching experience in the major in which endorsement is sought. Applicants must meet all prerequisites for student teaching in Special Education. Pass/Fail. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 4550 - Data Literacy: Implementing Evidence-Based Prescriptive and Diagnostic Interventions for Struggling Learners 3 credit hours Prerequisites: SPED 3010 and SPED 3020 ; admission to Teacher Education program. Explores evidence-based practice and guides candidates in utilizing multiple avenues of diagnostic, prescriptive data in order to refine instruction, determine educational placement, and determine which evidence-based interventions are most appropriate to be implemented to meet specific skill deficits. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 4600 - Math Interventions for Learners with Exceptionalities 3 credit hours Prerequisites: MATH 1410 , MATH 1420 , MATH 1530 , and ELED 3150 . May be taken with SPED 4180 . Transitions students from looking at whole group math instruction to intense intervention strategies in mathematics. Students will engage in diagnosis, remediation strategies, progress monitoring, and culminating assessments. Has a large field component integrated into SPED 4180. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 4720 - Promoting Culture and Diversity in Family Professional Partnerships 3 credit hours Prerequisites: SPED 3010 , SPED 3020 , and SPED 4380 ; admission to Teacher Education program. Understanding the various aspects of culture and diversity in meeting the needs of parents and families of children with special needs. Presents strategies and techniques for educators and professionals to collaborate and work effectively with parents and care providers. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 4910 - Developmental Assessment 3 credit hours Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program and Residency I. Corequisite: SPED 4220 . A study of evaluative and diagnostic instruments and procedures used with Learners with Multiple Disabilities. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
Statistics
	STAT 3150 - Mathematical Statistics I 3 credit hours Prerequisite: Two semesters of calculus. Probability theory including basic probability laws, properties of distributions, mathematical expectation, special discrete and continuous distributions, functions of random variables, and selected applications. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STAT 4190 - Mathematical Statistics II 3 credit hours Prerequisite: STAT 3150 or equivalent. Theory of statistical inference. Topics include sampling distributions, decision theory, estimation, test of hypothesis, regression analysis, analysis of variance, and selected applications. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STAT 4200 - Statistical Methods for Forecasting 3 credit hours Prerequisite: STAT 4190 . Topics include application of regression models in forecasting and exponential smoothing methods to forecast nonseasonal time-series, seasonal series, and globally constant seasonal models; stochastic time series models; and forecast evaluation. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STAT 4280 - Undergraduate Research 1 to 4 credit hours Prerequisite: Permission of department. Independent investigation of a selected research problem under the guidance of a faculty member resulting in an oral and written report of results. May be repeated for a maximum of four credits. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STAT 4320 - Probability and Stochastic Processes 3 credit hours Prerequisites: Two semesters of calculus and STAT 3150 (or MATH 2050 ) or consent of instructor. Theoretical basis for stochastic processes and their use as models of real-world phenomena. Topics include Markov chains, Poisson processes, Brownian motion and stationary processes. Applications include Gambler’s Ruin, birth and death models, hitting times, stock option pricing, and the Black-Scholes model. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STAT 4360 - Regression Analysis 3 credit hours Prerequisite: MATH 2050 or equivalent. Theory and application of regression models. Approaches to model building and data analysis. Computation and interpretation of results facilitated through the use of statistical software packages. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STAT 4370 - Nonparametric Statistics 3 credit hours Prerequisite: MATH 2050 or equivalent. Statistical tests that require no assertions about parameters or about the form of the population from which the samples are drawn. A wide range of practical problems studied. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STAT 4380 - Experimental Design 3 credit hours Prerequisite: MATH 2050 or equivalent. Topics include one-way analysis of variances, multiple comparison, multifactor analysis of variance, and various practical issues in experimental design. Computation and interpretation of results facilitated through the use of statistical software packages. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	STAT 4600 - Problems in Statistics 1 to 6 credit hours Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of instructor. Students wishing to enroll must submit a written course/topic proposal to the department prior to the semester in which STAT 4600 is taken. Proposal must be approved prior to taking the course. At the conclusion, each enrollee must submit a written report to the department. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
Textiles, Merchandising, and Design
	TXMD 1110 - Basic Design 3 credit hours Studio course that applies the elements and principles of design, aesthetics, and problem solving within the framework of apparel design and fashion merchandising. Basic introductory sewing techniques included to apply design fundamentals to fabric. Meets five hours per week. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	TXMD 1170 - Introduction to the Fashion Industry 3 credit hours How the fashion world operates from planning stages to consumer. Emphasis on production and distribution of fashion goods, current trends, and technological developments. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	TXMD 2110 - Fashion Forecasting 3 credit hours Prerequisites: TXMD 2180 and TXMD 2181 with C or better. Explores forecasting frameworks and theories for explaining fashion dynamics. Application of forecasting techniques to project future change. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	TXMD 2180 - Textiles I 3 credit hours Corequisite: TXMD 2181 . An overview of the textile industry including fibers, yarns, fabric construction, dyeing/printing techniques, and finishes. Emphasis placed on the selection of textile products in relation to end use. Includes labwork involving physical testing. Lecture meets two hours per week; lab meets two hours per week. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	TXMD 2181 - Textiles I Laboratory 0 credit hours Corequisite: TXMD 2180 . Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	TXMD 2200 - History of Fashion 3 credit hours Survey of clothing and design from ancient to modern periods; consideration given to social, economic, and cultural conditions reflected in dress. Offered once a year. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	TXMD 3120 - Textiles II 3 credit hours Prerequisites: TXMD 2110 , TXMD 2200 , TXMD 2180 /TXMD 2181 . Studio course including research and discussion of recent developments in the textile industry regarding surface design techniques, material testing, and industry economics (including sustainability issues). Work will be completed focusing on contemporary textile industry problems related to raw materials, sourcing, distribution, retailing, and consumption. Five contact hours per week. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	TXMD 3150 - Apparel Selection and Evaluation 3 credit hours Prerequisites: TXMD 2180 /TXMD 2181 . An overview of the apparel industry structure and the functions of each division. Emphasis on recognizing quality in relation to fabrication, construction, and design of garments. No construction involved. Offered once a year. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	TXMD 3170 - Fashion Branding 3 credit hours Prerequisites: TXMD 2180 /TXMD 2181 . Principles underlying the fashion process and the study of fashion branding. Special emphasis on the dissemination of fashion throughout the world market and to the fashion designers and business leaders in the fashion world today. Offered once a year. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	TXMD 3200 - Clothing I 3 credit hours Fundamental clothing construction processes necessary for advanced work in clothing, including sewing machine operation. Garment construction from a commercial pattern and quality standards. Meets five hours per week. Offered once a year. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	TXMD 3220 - Patternmaking I 3 credit hours Prerequisite: TXMD 3300 . Adaptation of commercial sloper patterns to individual proportions, pattern designing and application of principles of design to apparel designing. Five contact hours per week. Offered once a year. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	TXMD 3300 - Clothing II 3 credit hours Prerequisite: TXMD 3200 . Advanced fashion problems with an emphasis on fitting and finishing. A series of half-scale sample exercise projects and full-scale garments will be completed. Meets five hours per week. Offered once a year. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	TXMD 3320 - Patternmaking II 3 credit hours Prerequisites: TXMD 3200 and TXMD 3220 . Advanced apparel design techniques including patterning, draping, drafting, grading, and marker development via manual and computerized techniques. Five contact hours per week. Offered once a year. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	TXMD 3370 - Fashion Illustration I 3 credit hours Prerequisites: TXMD 2180 /TXMD 2181 . An overview of fashion illustration techniques allowing skill development of the fashion croquis and garments using various media techniques to communicate fashion ideas, moods, and details. Meets five hours per week. Offered once a year. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	TXMD 4100 - Fashion Promotion 3 credit hours Prerequisite: TXMD 4170 or TXMD 4320 ; senior standing (90 credit hours). An overview of the sales promotion process in relation to the fashion industry; emphasis on advertising, visual merchandising, special events, and fashion show production. Offered once per year. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	TXMD 4140 - Apparel Manufacturing and Sourcing 3 credit hours Prerequisites: TXMD 2180 /TXMD 2181 . Overview of textiles/apparel industry processes from raw material to consumption for apparel and other consumer products. Examines production and marketing of products, technological developments, domestic and global market strategies, and environmental practices via field trips. Offered once a year. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	TXMD 4150 - Fashion Buying 3 credit hours Prerequisites: TXMD 3170 , ACTG 2110 or ACTG 3000 , senior standing (90 credit hours). Principles of marketing, retailing, and sales as they apply to the merchandising of fashion goods. Special emphasis on fashion buying, planning, control, and computer applications for apparel businesses. Offered once a year. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	TXMD 4170 - Social Aspects of Clothing 3 credit hours Prerequisites: Senior standing (90 credit hours) and completion of Soc/Beh Sci General Education requirements.The interaction of sociological, psychological, economic, and cultural implications of clothing and textiles. Offered once a year. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes
	TXMD 4220 - Computer-Aided Apparel Design I 3 credit hours Uses project-based learning with computer-aided design software applicable to the apparel and textile industries to develop and use visual communication graphics appropriate for merchandising and design applications. Five hours per week. Offered once a year. Click here for the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes

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Courses

SPAN 1015 - Spanish for Concrete and Construction Management

SPAN 1020 - Elementary Spanish II

SPAN 1035 - Introduction to Medical Spanish

SPAN 1040 - Intensive Elementary Spanish

SPAN 2010 - Intermediate Spanish I

SPAN 2020 - Intermediate Spanish II

SPAN 2105 - Introduction to Latin American Studies

SPAN 3000 - Group Conversational Spanish

SPAN 3010 - Advanced Spanish

SPAN 3015 - Contemporary Cuba

SPAN 3020 - Advanced Spanish

SPAN 3030 - Business Spanish

SPAN 3035 - Spanish for Medical Professions

SPAN 3040 - Intensive Conversational Spanish

SPAN 3050 - Introduction to Hispanic Studies

SPAN 3060 - Introduction to Hispanic Culture

SPAN 3070 - Introduction to Latin American Civilizations and Cultures

SPAN 3075 - Introduction to Mexican Cultures

SPAN 3080 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature

SPAN 3120 - Spanish Phonetics and Pronunciation

SPAN 3130 - Grammar and Composition

SPAN 3990 - Study Abroad

SPAN 4010 - History of the Spanish Language

SPAN 4015 - Advanced Spanish Grammar

SPAN 4020 - Spanish Literature I

SPAN 4030 - Spanish Literature II

SPAN 4040 - Latin American Literature I

SPAN 4045 - Topics in Hispanic Cinema

SPAN 4050 - Latin American Literature II

SPAN 4055 - Cervantes’ Don Quixote

SPAN 4060 - Special Topics in Hispanic Studies

SPAN 4065 - Studies in Hispanic Popular Culture

SPAN 4070 - Special Topics in Spanish Literature or Culture

SPAN 4080 - Theory and Practice of Spanish Drama

SPAN 4090 - Special Topics in Latin American Literature or Culture

SPAN 4900 - Directed Readings in Spanish Literature and Culture

SPAN 4910 - Directed Readings in Latin American Literature and Culture

SPAN 4920 - Spanish for Reading Knowledge

SPED 3010 - Characteristics and Teaching of Learners with Exceptionalities

SPED 3020 - Responsive Teaching of Individuals with High Incidence Disabilities

SPED 3030 - Applied Adolescent Developmental Variation and Assessment of Individuals with High Incidence Disabilities

SPED 3040 - Digital Tools and Methods in Flexible Learning Environments

SPED 3130 - Diversity in Language and Communication

SPED 3430 - Characteristics of High Incidence Populations (Modified)

SPED 3440 - Characteristics of Low Incidence Populations (Comprehensive)

SPED 4000 - Teaching Reading to Diverse Learners

SPED 4010 - Explicit Reading Strategies for Learners with Exceptionalities

SPED 4100 - Advanced Reading Strategies for Learners with Exceptionalities

SPED 4120 - Curriculum, Methods, and Materials for Special Education (Comprehensive)

SPED 4140 - Techniques and Strategies for Instruction in Special Education (Comprehensive)

SPED 4150 - Techniques, Methods, and Materials in Special Education (Modified)

SPED 4160 - Educational Assessment of Exceptional Learners

SPED 4165 - Curriculum-Based Measurement and Progress Monitoring

SPED 4170 - Strategic Teaching and Learning in Secondary Education (Modified)

SPED 4180 - Pre-residency Interventionist Integrated Clinical Experience

SPED 4210 - Residency I, Interventionist Integrated Clinical Experience

SPED 4220 - Residency I, Special Education - Comprehensive License

SPED 4240 - Methods and Techniques of Behavior Management

SPED 4250 - Education in the Affective Domain

SPED 4260 - Problems in Special Education

SPED 4280 - Assistive Technology in Special Education

SPED 4300 - Advanced Applied Behavioral Interventions and Supports

SPED 4320 - Residency II, Special Education-Comprehensive License

SPED 4350 - Residency II, Interventionist Integrated Clinical Experience

SPED 4360 - Directed Teaching in Special Education (Speech and Hearing)

SPED 4370 - Transition Services and Education of Adolescents with Disabilities

SPED 4380 - Co-teaching in Inclusive Classrooms

SPED 4510 - Teaching Internship, Special Education

SPED 4550 - Data Literacy: Implementing Evidence-Based Prescriptive and Diagnostic Interventions for Struggling Learners

SPED 4600 - Math Interventions for Learners with Exceptionalities

SPED 4720 - Promoting Culture and Diversity in Family Professional Partnerships

SPED 4910 - Developmental Assessment

STAT 3150 - Mathematical Statistics I

STAT 4190 - Mathematical Statistics II

STAT 4200 - Statistical Methods for Forecasting

STAT 4280 - Undergraduate Research

STAT 4320 - Probability and Stochastic Processes

STAT 4360 - Regression Analysis

STAT 4370 - Nonparametric Statistics