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Psychology |
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PSYC 305L - Learning & Conditioning Laboratory Common Course Number & Description Accompanies PSYC 305 CoRequisite: PSYC-305 1 semester hours |
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PSYC 313 - Biological Psychology Common Course Number & Description This course is designed to introduce the student to the biological bases of behavior. Both basic animal research and application to the human organism are stressed. Laboratory practice and selected journal readings familiarize the student with research methodology and reporting. PreRequisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC-300 3 semester hours |
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PSYC 313L - Biological Psychology Laboratory Common Course Number & Description This course provides practice and selected journal readings to familiarize the student with research methodology and reporting. CoRequisite: PSYC-313 1 semester hours |
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PSYC 318 - Comparative Psychology Unique Course This course emphasizes cross-species comparisons of determinants of behavior. Common genetic, neurophysical developmental and learning contributions are considered. It also investigates experimental techniques and methodologies appropriate for comparative investigation. Must be taken concurrently with PSYC 318L. PreRequisite: PSYC-101; BIOL-103 or BIOL-151 CoRequisite: CoRequisite: PSYC-318L 3 semester hours |
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PSYC 318L - Comparative Psychology Lab Unique Course This course must be taken concurrently with PSYC 318, Comparative Psychology. This course provides experience in laboratory techniques. These include animal care and handling, data collection and analysis. It provides the student the opportunity to learn comparative analysis of learning, neurophysiology and sensory system functioning utilizing a variety of animal species. PreRequisite: PSYC-101; BIOL-103 or BIOL-151 CoRequisite: PSYC-318 1 semester hours |
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PSYC 327 - Child Psychology Common Course Number & Description This course covers the physical, social, emotional and intellectual aspect of child development. Cross-listed: (Also offered as EPSY 327)
PreRequisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC-102 3 semester hours |
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PSYC 331 - Industrial & Organizational Psychology Common Course Number & Description This course covers the application of psychological principles to such problems as employee selection, supervision, job satisfaction, and work efficiency. PreRequisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC-102 3 semester hours |
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PSYC 348 - Psychology of Religion Unique Course This course examines the theory and research on the psychological understanding of religion. Topics include religious development; conversion; religious experience, attitudes, and behavior; morality, and relationships between religious behavior and health and mental illness. PreRequisite: PSYC-101 3 semester hours |
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PSYC 365 - Contemporary Human Behavior Unique Course The student will develop an understanding of the variables involved in intrapersonal and interpersonal processes including examination of self concept, loneliness, violence, prejudice, parenting, pairing, and a variety of other influences on contemporary human behavior. Additionally, the student will be able to cite means of changing the influences on human behavior. Cross-listed: (Also offered as PSYC 565)
PreRequisite: PSYC-101 3 semester hours |
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PSYC 373 - Research Methods in Experimental PSYC Common Course Number & Description A detailed survey of methods for conducting psychological research. This course covers experimental design, reliability, validity, and the nature of controls. PreRequisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC-102 BH-PreRequisite: MATH-281 3 semester hours |
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PSYC 373L - Research Methods in Experimental Psychology Lab Common Course Number & Description This course provides experience in laboratory techniques. These include: animal care and handling, data collection and analysis and experimental design. CoRequisite: PSYC-373 1 semester hours |
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PSYC 402 - Perspectives in Psychology Unique Course This course is intended for students in their senior year of study and is required for all psychology majors. This course will provide a detailed consideration of the fundamental principles and main questions that are important to the study of behavior. While setting historical context and providing relevant historical background information will not be overlooked, the majority of time will be spent examining the perspectives and theories that have determined the direction that psychology has taken in the past three decades. The course will examine new developments in the fields of neuroscience, cognitive psychology, personality, behavioral genetics, clinical psychology and social psychology. PreRequisite: PSYC-101 PSYC-373 PSYC-373L PSYC-409 3 semester hours |
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PSYC 405 - Motivation and Emotion Unique Course This course will take an experimentally oriented survey of the research and theories concerned with animal and human motivation and emotion. Beginning with an overview of the historical development of research on motivation and emotion, the course will examine the ethological, physiological, cognitive and social-cultural perspectives on motivation and emotion. Students must be enrolled in PSYC 405L, the laboratory section to the course, concurrently. PreRequisite: PSYC-101 MATH-281 CoRequisite: PSYC-405L 3 semester hours |
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PSYC 405L - Motivation and Emotion Laboratory Unique Course This course must be taken concurrently with PSYC 405. This course is designed to give students the opportunity to gain hands on experience using the concepts and techniques common to the investigation of motivation and emotion. The first part of the course will consist of demonstrational laboratory exercises involving both human and animal subjects. These labs will emphasize proper data collection techniques, the consideration of experimental design, data analysis and interpretation of results and the written presentation of findings. Toward the latter part of the semester students will have the opportunity to design, conduct, and original investigation. PreRequisite: PSYC-101; BIOL-103 or BIOL-151 CoRequisite: PSYC-405 1 semester hours |
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PSYC 406 - Cognitive Psychology Common Course Number & Description This course is a survey of recent research and theory in cognitive process concerning the representation, storage, retrieval and interactions of units of thought. It considers adaptability, intelligence and knowledge from an experimental point of view. PreRequisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC-102 3 semester hours |
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PSYC 409 - History & Systems of Psychology Common Course Number & Description This course is a survey of the origin and development of psychology. Special attention is given to the systems of thought that have emerged since the founding of psychology as an empirical science. PreRequisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC-102 3 semester hours |
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PSYC 415 - Behavioral Genetics Unique Course The primary aim of this course is to provide students with a clearer understanding of the mechanisms of genetic inheritance and the quantitative methods used to assess the relative contribution made by both genetic and environmental factors to individual differences in human behavior. During the course, students will evaluate evidence for and against genetic and environmental determinants of behavioral traits such as intelligence and personality as well as mental disorders. PreRequisite: PSYC-101 MATH-281; BIOL-103 or BIOL-151 CoRequisite: PSYC-415L 3 semester hours |
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PSYC 415L - Human Behavioral Genetics Laboratory Unique Course This course must be taken concurrently with PSYC 415. This course is a laboratory course designed to allow students an opportunity to apply the principles and concepts of behavioral genetics learned in lecture to a series of demonstrational exercises. Some of the topics that will be investigated include: the mechanisms of genetic transmission, the effect of genes on the body and behavior, family pedigrees, population genetics and the behavioral consequences of evolution. PreRequisite: PSYC-101 MATH-281; BIOL-103 or BIOL-151 CoRequisite: PSYC-415 1 semester hours |
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PSYC 417 - Health Psychology Common Course Number & Description This course is an investigation of the psychological aspects of health and of physical disorders and disease processes. It will explore psychological interventions targeted at prevention as well as those focusing on the resolution or management of disorders. PreRequisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC-102 3 semester hours |
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PSYC 422 - Psychology of Adolescence Common Course Number & Description The student will learn to understand the major influences on adolescent development and behavior including biological, cultural, educational, peer, and family influences. Emphasis will also be placed on methodology necessary to aid adolescents in their development process. PreRequisite: PSYC-101 2 to 3 semester hours |
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PSYC 425 - Gerontological Psychology Unique Course This course will explore the multitude of changes accompanying both normal and pathological aging processes. Topics will include: physical and biological changes, changes in intelligence and cognitive processing, personality changes, and changes in mental health. PreRequisite: PSYC-101 3 semester hours |
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PSYC 441 - Social Psychology Common Course Number & Description This course covers basic principles of social psychology including concepts and methods utilized in analyzing individual and group interactions. PreRequisite: PSYC-101 3 semester hours |
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PSYC 451 - Psychology of Abnormal Behavior Common Course Number & Description This course is a comprehensive survey of abnormal personality and behavior. It includes an examination of the origins, symptoms and treatment of psychological disorders. PreRequisite: PSYC-101 3 semester hours |
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PSYC 453 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology Common Course Number & Description This course covers the history and methods of clinical psychology including discussion of modern trends and important developments in psychotherapy and research. A prior course in personality theory is recommended. PreRequisite: PSYC-451 3 semester hours |
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PSYC 461 - Theories of Personality Common Course Number & Description Students will learn about the role of philosophy and science and their contributions to the development of personality theory. Students will examine, in depth, the theoretical contributions made in the areas of psychoanalytic, behavioristic, and humanistic personality theories. The students will be able to articulate their own beliefs concerning the development of human personality. PreRequisite: PSYC-101 3 semester hours |
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PSYC 465 - Native American Psychology Common Course Number & Description This course explores native conceptualizations of mental health and illness and the impact of colonization. It also covers the resiliency of native peoples and the role of psychology in the healing process. Cross-listed: (Also offered as AIS 355)
PreRequisite: PSYC-101 3 semester hours |
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PSYC 477 - Psychology Testing & Measurement Common Course Number & Description Test theory is covered in this course along with principles of construction and analysis of psychological tests. PreRequisite: PSYC-101 BH-PreRequisite: MATH-281 3 semester hours |
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PSYC 489 - Senior Capstone Common Course Number & Description This capstone course is required for all psychology majors. It is intended to provide an opportunity for the synthesis of the ideas and concepts in psychology. Includes an examination of ethical systems and their applications in psychology, discussions of controversial issues in both experimental and applied areas, and consideration of the future of the field. Registration Restriction: Senior Class Standing PreRequisite: PSYC-101 3 semester hours |
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PSYC 491 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1 to 3 semester hours |
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PSYC 492 - Topics Common Course Number & Description Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1 to 4 semester hours |
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PSYC 494 - Internship Common Course Number & Description Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. 1 to 12 semester hours |
Reading |
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READ 041 - Reading for College Success Common Course Number & Description This course provides students with reading strategies necessary for making the transition to collegiate level reading. The course will present students with multiple strategies to promote comprehension skills, develop vocabulary and enhance metacognition to become strategic readers. This course is recommended for students with an ACT score in Reading at 17 or below (or a comparable COMPASS score). PreRequisite: Placement 3 semester hours |
Recreation |
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RECR 242 - Outdoor Skills Unique Course Various outdoor skills are studied. Practical experiences are provided in cooking, shelter and crafts, along with a general orientation to the outdoors. 3 semester hours |
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RECR 395 - Practicum Common Course Number & Description Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. 1 to 3 semester hours |
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RECR 420 - Community Recreation Unique Course This is an overview of organized recreation in a community setting. Emphasis is placed on typical organizational patterns, program planning, budgeting and staffing. 3 semester hours |
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RECR 482 - Theory of Strength & Conditioning Common Course Number & Description
This course is designed to help students learn the specific scientific foundations, knowledge, and practical/applied knowledge necessary to be an effective strength and conditioning coach. The emphasis is placed on optimal human performance in sport. 3 semester hours |
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RECR 491 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1 to 9 semester hours |
Research |
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RESR 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship Unique Course
Includes Senior Project, and Capstone Experience. Independent
research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of
study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student.
Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not
include research courses which are theoretical.
Note: This course requires permission of the Instructor and/or College Dean. PreRequisite:
1 to 3 semester hours |
Russian |
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RUSS 101 - Introductory Russian I Common Course Number & Description
Fundamentals of language, enabling the student to understand,
speak, read and write simple Russian. Emphasis on practical
usage.
4 semester hours |
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RUSS 102 - Introductory Russian II Common Course Number & Description
Fundamentals of language, enabling the student to understand,
speak, read and write simple Russian. Emphasis on practical
usage.
PreRequisite:
RUSS-101
4 semester hours |
Science |
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SCI 200 - Interdisciplinary Mathematics, Science And Technology for Middle School Unique Course An interdisciplinary mathematics, science and technology course that blends pedagogy and content to meet the needs of education majors, particularly those seeking certification or endorsement for teaching mathematics or science in the middle school. 4 semester hours |
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SCI 292 - Topics Unique Course Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1 to 3 semester hours |
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SCI 388 - Global Positioning & Geographical Information Systems Unique Course The course will allow a student to learn the basics of two new information gathering and processing systems. Global Positioning Systems (GPS) allow a student to learn to determine their position as well as precisely record the location of any attribute anywhere in the world. The Geographic Information System (GIS) component will allow the student to create maps by using GPS, or by importing and modifying maps from data bases. Students will participate in a field project. 3 semester hours |
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SCI 492 - Topics Unique Course Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1 to 4 semester hours |
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SCI 492 - Topics Unique Course Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1 to 3 semester hours |
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SCI 494 - Internship Unique Course Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in this course. 1 to 16 semester hours |
Secondary Education |
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SEED 295 - Practicum Unique Course Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. CoRequisite: ELED-315 1 semester hours |
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SEED 408 - Professional Teacher-Secondary Only Unique Course The student will use knowledge, a variety of teaching methods, educational technology, classroom management techniques, and learning strategies to become effective professional teachers. This course prepares students for their student teaching. Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Ed CoRequisite: SEED-495 3 semester hours |
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SEED 411 - 7-12 Speech Methods Common Course Number & Description Students develop and understanding of the tools of inquiry of 7-12 speech; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to 7-12 speech; the ability to assess student learning in 7-12 speech; and to apply theses knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Ed 2 to 3 semester hours |
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SEED 413 - 7-12 Science Methods Common Course Number & Description Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of 7-12 sciences; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to 7-12 science, the ability to assess student learning in 7-12 science; and to apply theses knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Ed 2 to 3 semester hours |
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SEED 415 - 7-12 Social Science Methods Common Course Number & Description Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of 7-12 social science; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to 7-12 social science; the ability to assess student learning in 7-12 social science; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Ed 2 to 3 semester hours |
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SEED 418 - 7-12 Math Methods Common Course Number & Description Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of 7-12 math; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to 7-12 math; the ability to assess student learning in 7-12 math; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Ed 2 to 3 semester hours |
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SEED 420 - 5-12 Teaching Methods Unique Course This course is designed to provide general teaching methods and strategies for effective middle level and secondary education to prepare professionals for the 21st century who are caring, competent, and confident. It prepares prospective teachers to plan and develop instruction respecting learner differences as well as preparing appropriate methods for assessing student achievement. The nature of this course creates opportunities for prospective teachers to individualize the course content and learning activities to be responsive to the different education majors. The learning projects are built around the integration of technology, media, other instructional aids, and various resources relevant to the uniqueness of each content major. Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Ed 2 semester hours |
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SEED 424 - 7-12 Language Arts Methods Common Course Number & Description Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of 7-12 language arts, integrating reading, writing, speaking, and listening; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to 7-12 language arts; the ability to assess student learning in 7-12 language arts; and to apply theses knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Ed 2 to 3 semester hours |
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SEED 450 - 7-12 Teaching Reading in the Content Area Common Course Number & Description Introduction to the teaching of basic reading skills in all content areas of K-12 and secondary education. Methods, materials, and research findings used in teaching discipline-specific reading. Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Ed 2 to 3 semester hours |
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SEED 459 - 5-12 Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties Unique Course This is a practical course in which the student is directed toward acquiring specific skills that wil will enable a teacher to diagnose reading difficulties observed in middle/secondary classrooms and develop activities/strategies to correct them. This course includes a practicum. Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Ed PreRequisite: Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program. 3 semester hours |
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SEED 488 - 7-12 Student Teaching Common Course Number & Description Students preparing for teaching in the secondary school will observe, participate, and teach under the supervision of the regular classroom teacher in an approved elementary school. Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Ed 1 to 16 semester hours |
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SEED 492 - Topics Common Course Number & Description Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1 to 5 semester hours |
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SEED 495 - Practicum Unique Course Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Ed CoRequisite: SEED-408 1 semester hours |
Social Science |
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SS 350 - Introduction to Research Methods Unique Course
This course is an examination of the social research methods in
the social sciences. Certain phases of the course require general
math skills. The course will enable students to develop the
skills required to design and execute a quality research project.
This course meets Writing Intensive and Research requirements in
the Composite Social Science, Human Services, Political Science,
Social Science, and the Sociology majors at BHSU.
3 semester hours |
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SS 491 - Independent Study Unique Course
Students complete individualized plans of study which include
significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty
member and students negotiate the details of the study plans.
Enrollments are usually ten (10) or fewer students. Meeting
depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Note: This course requires permission of the Instructor and/or College Dean. PreRequisite:
1 to 3 semester hours |
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SS 494 - Internship Unique Course
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning
experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students
gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or
directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided
by the instructor in these courses.
Note: This course requires permission of the Instructor and/or College Dean. PreRequisite:
1 to 16 semester hours |
Sociology |
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SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology Common Course Number & Description Comprehensive study of society, with analysis of group life, and other forces shaping human behavior. 3 semester hours |
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SOC 150 - Social Problems Common Course Number & Description A study of present day problems in contemporary societies, such as racism, sexism, ageism, alcoholism, drug addiction, physical and mental health, war and environmental issues - their significance and current policies and action. 3 semester hours |
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SOC 225 - American Indian Women Unique Course This will be a study of the historical importance of Indian women and their significance in the modern world. Cross-listed: (Also offered as AIS 225)
3 semester hours |
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SOC 291 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1 to 4 semester hours |
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SOC 292 - Topics Common Course Number & Description Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1 to 4 semester hours |
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SOC 330 - Self and Society Common Course Number & Description A social psychological exploration of the factors linking self and society, with an examination of the social construction of reality. PreRequisite: SOC-100 or SOC-150 3 semester hours |
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SOC 350 - Race and Ethnic Relations Common Course Number & Description A survey of contemporary ethnic and racial groups and selected minorities in South Dakota, the United States and other countries; special attention will be given to sociological concepts and theories relevant to intergroup dynamics, social structures, and communication. 3 semester hours |
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SOC 351 - Criminology Common Course Number & Description Focuses on theories of crime, juvenile delinquency and justice, laws, systems of criminal behavior, victimization, and corrections. PreRequisite: SOC-100 or SOC-150 3 semester hours |
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SOC 380 - Sociology of Life Cycles Unique Course This course is a study of the different stages of the life cycles of humankind with particular emphasis on adulthood and aging. PreRequisite: SOC-100 3 semester hours |
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SOC 382 - The Family Common Course Number & Description Focus is on the development and maintenance of the family as a social institution with emphasis on comparative family systems and the contemporary American family from the standpoint of social class, ethnic background and family crises. PreRequisite: SOC-100 or SOC-150 3 semester hours |
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SOC 400 - Social Policy Common Course Number & Description A review of social welfare legislation; current trends and issues in, and implementation and administration of, social policy in a variety of practice areas. PreRequisite: SOC-100 or SOC-150 3 semester hours |
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SOC 402 - Social Deviance Common Course Number & Description This course examines the nature of negatively evaluated behaviors and the process by which customs, rules and normative structure of society are constructed. PreRequisite: SOC-100 or SOC-150 3 semester hours |
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SOC 403 - Sociological Theory Common Course Number & Description This is an introduction to the classics in social theory, various schools of social thought, and modern developments in the discipline. It also covers the major ideas of the classical and modern theorists, the social environment in which they wrote, and the implications of their contributions. PreRequisite: SOC-100 or SOC-150 3 semester hours |
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SOC 421 - Culture of the American Indian Unique Course A study of the past and present culture patterns of American Indian people is presented. Cross-listed: (Also offered as AIS 421 & INED 411)
3 semester hours |
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SOC 422 - Issues in Contemporary Indian Life Common Course Number & Description An analysis of current American Indian life including inquiry into government policies, economics, and social adjustment to non-Indian society, and cultural changes as these relate to Indian citizens on and off the reservation. Cross-listed: (Also offered as AIS 422)
3 semester hours |
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SOC 423 - Social Stratification Common Course Number & Description A study of the bases, varieties, changes, and consequences of systems of stratification. Major attention is directed to social class patterns in American society. PreRequisite: SOC-100 or SOC-150 3 semester hours |
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SOC 432 - Collective Behavior & Social Change Common Course Number & Description A social psychological study of such phenomena as social unrest, milling, collective excitement, crowd behavior and mass movements. PreRequisite: SOC-100 or SOC-150 3 semester hours |
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SOC 440 - Urban Sociology Common Course Number & Description A study of the urban community, focusing on its development, social structures and institutional patterns. PreRequisite: SOC-100 or SOC-150 3 semester hours |
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SOC 444 - Siouan Tribal Culture Unique Course Examines the culture of the Siouan-speaking tribes of the northern plains using historical, anthropological, and linguistic approaches. The course focuses on the three divisions of the Sioux peoples, namely Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota. It also may include other Siouan-speaking tribes such as the Mandan, Omaha and Winnebago. Cross-listed: (Also offered as AIS 444)
PreRequisite: AIS-257 3 semester hours |
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SOC 454 - Indian Community Organization & Development Unique Course This will be a study of the theory and process of community development in Indian communities. Cross-listed: (Also offered as AIS 454)
3 semester hours |
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SOC 455 - Juvenile Delinquency Common Course Number & Description A study of the youthful offender and the causes and consequences of delinquent behavior; preventive and rehabilitation programs are also discussed. PreRequisite: SOC-100 or SOC-150 3 semester hours |
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SOC 458 - Sociology of Aging Common Course Number & Description A comprehensive study of the aged population in American society. Including discussions of socio-demographic changes, life course issues, relevant social policy, and cross-cultural comparisons. PreRequisite: SOC-100 3 semester hours |
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SOC 459 - Sociology of Death and Dying Common Course Number & Description This is a study of the beliefs, attitudes, and values toward death and dying, as well as a probe of the customs, laws, social norms, scientific information, and anthropolical and sociological viewpoints of death and dying. PreRequisite: SOC-100 3 semester hours |
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SOC 462 - Population Studies Common Course Number & Description A study of human populations with respect to size, distribution, and structure, with emphasis on theories of population growth and decline, population policies, and impacts on the environment. PreRequisite: SOC-100 or SOC-150 3 semester hours |
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SOC 483 - Sociology of Gender Roles Common Course Number & Description Female and male roles in relation to one another in a changing world are foci of this course. The nature of gender roles, their origin and maintenance, institutional features, and their variations over time and across cultures are examined. PreRequisite: SOC-100 or SOC-150 3 semester hours |
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SOC 491 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1 to 3 semester hours |
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SOC 492 - Topics Common Course Number & Description Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1 to 3 semester hours |
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SOC 494 - Internship Common Course Number & Description Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Student gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. 1 to 12 semester hours |
Spanish |
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EXCH 487 - Study Abroad Common Course Number & Description Designed to keep a student active in the regental system if out for one to two semester(s) for study abroad program and not enrolling in credit at the university. Does not guarantee eligibility for financial aid. Repeatable, but for no more than three consecutive terms at any one point. PreRequisite: Permission of Instructor - Tracking Course 0 semester hours |
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SPAN 101 - Introductory Spanish I Common Course Number & Description Introduces the fundamental elements of Spanish sentence structure and vocabulary. Promotes speaking, listening and writing within a cultural context. Class work may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class. 4 semester hours |
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SPAN 102 - Introductory Spanish II Common Course Number & Description Introduces the fundamental elements of Spanish sentence structure and vocabulary. Promotes speaking, listening, and writing within a cultural context. Class work may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class. PreRequisite: SPAN-101 4 semester hours |
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SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I Common Course Number & Description Students use previously learned elements of fundamental Spanish to improve speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. Authentic materials promote the understanding of Hispanic culture. PreRequisite: SPAN-102 3 semester hours |
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SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II Common Course Number & Description Continuation of 201 with more emphasis on using grammar structures in an interactive way. Further study of the Hispanic world. Students planning to major or minor in Spanish are encouraged to take 212 concurrently. PreRequisite: SPAN-201 3 semester hours |
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SPAN 301 - Spanish Conversation & Composition I Unique Course SPAN 202 or equivalent is required. The course is designed to develop knowledge of cultures of the Spanish-speaking world and to improve proficiency in speaking and writing through the study of advanced grammar, classroom discussion, independent research, and composition writing. PreRequisite: SPAN-202 3 semester hours |
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SPAN 302 - Spanish Conversation & Composition II Unique Course SPAN 301 or equivalent is required. The course is designed to develop knowledge of cultures of the Spanish-speaking world and to improve proficiency in speaking and writing through the study of advanced grammar, classroom discussion, independent research, and composition writing. PreRequisite: SPAN-301 3 semester hours |
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SPAN 304 - The Structure of Spanish Unique Course The course offers intensive examination of Spanish grammatical structure. Students develop analytical skill and control for grammatical accuracy in written and spoken expression. PreRequisite: SPAN-202 3 semester hours |
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SPAN 331 - Survey of Spanish Literature I Unique Course A survey of the literary movements of Spanish and representative authors. SPAN 331 covers the beginnings to 1700, SPAN 332 examines the period since 1700 with special focus on the 19th and 20th centuries. PreRequisite: SPAN-302 3 semester hours |
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SPAN 332 - Survey of Spanish Literature II Unique Course SPAN 302 or equivalent is required. A survey of the literary movements of Spanish representative authors. SPAN 331 covers the beginnings to 1700, SPAN 332 examines the period since 1700 with special focus on the 19th and 20th centuries. PreRequisite: SPAN-302 3 semester hours |
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