NOTE: Certain courses and programs require the use and/or handling of hazardous materials or equipment. Students are expected to follow all safety instructions and to take the required safety precautions including, but not limited to, the use of personal protection equipment (PPE) during the course or program to prevent incidences of injury to self or other students.
Spanish
SPAN 1010 - Elementary Spanish I
3 credit hoursA foundation course in reading, writing, speaking Spanish with an emphasis on conversation.
SPAN 1015 - Spanish for Concrete and Construction Management
3 credit hoursIntroduces 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.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
6 credit hoursA foundation course in reading, writing, speaking, and aural comprehension. SPAN 1040 counts as combined credit for SPAN 1010 and SPAN 1020.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
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.
1 credit hourConducted 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.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: SPAN 2020 or permission of instructor. Introduction to specialized study in three areas of Hispanic studies: language, culture, and literature.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: SPAN 2020 or permission of instructor. Peninsular Spanish culture focusing on the geography, history, social institutions, values, and beliefs.
SPAN 3070 - Introduction to Latin American Civilizations and Cultures
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
SPAN 3085 - Daughters of the Diaspora: Black Women’s Narrative in Hispanic Caribbean Literature
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: SPAN 3010 and SPAN 3020 or instructor permission. Explores literature written by Latin American women of African ancestry, with emphasis on the Caribbean and Latin America.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: SPAN 3010 or SPAN 3020 or permission of instructor. Explores the Spanish language as an instrument of political, economic, and social power over the past 2000 years, with emphasis on the modern period and current events.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: SPAN 3010, SPAN 3020, or permission of instructor. Review of major concepts of Spanish grammar and intensive practice of writing in Spanish.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: SPAN 3010 or SPAN 3020 or permission of instructor. Develops the linguistic skills and cultural knowledge needed to work in the Spanish-speaking tourism industry.
3 to 12 credit hoursPrerequisites: 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.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: SPAN 3080 or permission of instructor. Traces the historical development of Spanish from Latin. Students also become familiar with the characteristics of Old Spanish.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: SPAN 3080 or permission of instructor. Latin American literature from pre-Columbian times through Romanticism. Prose fiction and nonfiction, poetry, and drama included.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: SPAN 3080 or permission of instructor. A cultural study of the peoples and societies of Latin America and Spain through film.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: SPAN 3080 or permission of instructor. Major works of Latin American literature from the late nineteenth century to the present.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: SPAN 3080 or permission of instructor. Don Quixote in the social, historical, and cultural context of Spanish Renaissance literature.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
SPAN 4900 - Directed Readings in Spanish Literature and Culture
1 to 6 credit hoursPrerequisites: 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.
SPAN 4910 - Directed Readings in Latin American Literature and Culture
1 to 6 credit hoursPrerequisites: 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.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
SPED 3010 - Characteristics and Teaching of Learners with Exceptionalities
3 credit hoursAn 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.
SPED 3020 - Responsive Teaching of Individuals with High Incidence Disabilities
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
SPED 3030 - Applied Adolescent Developmental Variation and Assessment of Individuals with High Incidence Disabilities
4 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
SPED 3040 - Digital Tools and Methods in Flexible Learning Environments
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
SPED 3130 - Diversity in Language and Communication
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
SPED 3430 - Characteristics of High Incidence Populations (Modified)
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
SPED 3440 - Characteristics of Low Incidence Populations (Comprehensive)
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
SPED 4000 - Teaching Diverse Learners in K-8 Classrooms, (Comprehensive)
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: Admission to teacher education program or permission of the department. Develops strategies and methods for teaching reading, math, and writing skills to students with exceptionalities in grades K-8.
SPED 4010 - Explicit Reading Strategies for Learners with Exceptionalities
4 credit hoursDelves 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.
2 credit hoursPrerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program; SPED 3010, SPED 3440, and SPED 4000 or SPED 4120. Field-based course that builds upon experiences begun in earlier required SPED courses. Implements content pedagogical strategies for students with severe disabilities in school or community settings.
SPED 4100 - Advanced Reading Strategies for Learners with Exceptionalities
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: 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.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: 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.
SPED 4140 - Techniques and Strategies for Instruction in Special Education (Comprehensive)
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: 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.
SPED 4150 - Techniques, Methods, and Materials in Special Education (Modified)
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: 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.
SPED 4160 - Educational Assessment of Exceptional Learners
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
SPED 4165 - Curriculum-Based Measurement and Progress Monitoring
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
SPED 4170 - Strategic Teaching and Learning in Secondary Education (Modified)
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: 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.
2 credit hoursPrerequisites: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.
SPED 4210 - Residency I, Interventionist Integrated Clinical Experience
5 credit hoursPrerequisites: 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.
. Participation in the self-contained or inclusive classroom setting with students with severe disabilities. Weekly seminar attendance and participation required.
SPED 4240 - Methods and Techniques of Behavior Management
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: 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.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: 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.
1 to 3 credit hoursA 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.
SPED 4280 - Assistive Technology in Special Education
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: 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.
SPED 4300 - Advanced Applied Behavioral Interventions and Supports
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: 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.
SPED 4350 - Residency II, Interventionist Integrated Clinical Experience
12 credit hoursPrerequisites: SPED 4210; admission to Teacher Education program. Full-day supervised teaching experience of 15 weeks duration in a public school setting. Pass/Fail.
SPED 4370 - Transition Services and Education of Adolescents with Disabilities
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: 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.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: 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.
SPED 4510 - Teaching Internship, Special Education
9 credit hoursSupervised 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.
SPED 4550 - Data Literacy: Implementing Evidence-Based Prescriptive and Diagnostic Interventions for Struggling Learners
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: 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.
SPED 4600 - Math Interventions for Learners with Exceptionalities
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: 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.
SPED 4720 - Promoting Culture and Diversity in Family Professional Partnerships
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: SPED 3010 and SPED 3440 or SPED 3430; 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.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
3 credit hoursCovers the relationships between the sports industry, athletes, media, and audience. Students will develop literacy and critical-thinking skills about the sports industry and its relationship with the media.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: SPM 2100 or permission of instructor. Diversity issues in the sports media industry as they relate to race, ethnicity, gender, social class, sexuality, and physical ability/disability.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: SPM 2100 or permission of instructor. A look at the relationship between sports media relations, media outlets, and the teams/organizations they represent.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
3 credit hours)(Same as DATA 3550.) Prerequisite: CSCI 1170. An overview of the modeling process used in data science. Covers the ethics involved in data science, data preprocessing, regression models, classification models, and presenting the model.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
1 to 4 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: 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.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: 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.
1 to 6 credit hoursPrerequisites: 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.
3 credit hoursThe analysis and applications of large-scale data sets. Scalable machine learning and data mining applications in a practical clinical environment. Statistical software used in the application of these techniques.
3 credit hoursStudio 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.
3 credit hoursHow the fashion world operates from planning stages to consumer. Emphasis on production and distribution of fashion goods, current trends, and technological developments.
with C or better. Explores forecasting frameworks and theories for explaining fashion dynamics. Application of forecasting techniques to project future change.
3 credit hoursCorequisite: 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.
3 credit hoursSurvey of clothing and design from ancient to modern periods; consideration given to social, economic, and cultural conditions reflected in dress. Offered once a year.
, TXMD 2180/TXMD 2181 (all with C or better). 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.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: 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.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: TXMD 2180/TXMD 2181 with C or better. 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.