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May 19, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED COPY]
GGC Course Listing
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Religion |
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RELN 3300 - Contemporary Islam (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 ; RELN 1100 with a grade of “C” or better or Permission of Instructor
This course explores contemporary Islam and the relationship between Islam and the West. This course may include the following topics: modernism, extremism, revivalism, feminism, Islam in the West, the clash of civilizations theories; colonialism and post-colonial studies; Islam in the West; globalization and geopolitics; democracy, human rights, gender justice in Muslim-majority countries.
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RELN 3410 - Conceptions of Selfhood in Religion (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 with a grade of “C” or higher; RELN 1100 with a grade of “C” or higher
This course considers the understanding of “selfhood” or in Western discourses, “subjectivities,” in religious traditions around the world. A writing-intensive course, this exploration will include spiritual resources from Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, New Age, and Indigenous/Shamanic traditions as they inform the notions of selfhood. Topics such as mind/body theories of interaction, the nature of awareness, theories of the sub/unconscious, monistic and nondualistic philosophies, enlightenment and Buddhist metaphysics will help students become familiar with complex and multivalent constructions of Selfhood.
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RELN 3500 - Bioethics (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or permission of instructor
Cross-listed with: PHIL 3500
Bioethics examines a number of moral issues arising within the context of ethics and life. We will focus specially on the implications for human life and values of recent advances in biotechnology. Particular ethical problems of euthanasia, end of life care, reproductive technologies, abortion, behavioral control, disparities in healthcare delivery systems, experimentation on human subjects, genetic engineering, organ transplants, organ trafficking, allocation of scare resources, informed consent, critique of the contemporary institution of medicine, etc. will be considered, examines and discussed. This course is equivalent to RELN 3500. Credit will only be issued for PHIL 3500 or RELN 3500.
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RELN 3510 - Reason and Religious Belief (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 , RELN 1100 with a grade of “C” or better or permission of instructor
A critical examination of issues such as the nature of religion, arguments for and against the existence of God, the problem of evil, faith and reason, religious experience, immortality, myth and symbol, and alternative religious philosophies.
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RELN 3650 - Spirituality, Health and Wellbeing (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 and RELN 1100 both with a grade of “C” or better or Permission of Instructor
In this course we will explore the integration of yoga, meditation, mindfulness, chanting. and contemplative prayer in holistic health care settings across the globe. In addition, we will investigate how diverse spiritual practices seeks to help people cultivate well being while living with pain and suffering.
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RELN 3700 - Buddhism (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 and RELN 1100 both with a grade of “C” or better or Permission of Instructor
This course offers a cultural, historical, and philosophical introduction to global Buddhist traditions, tracing Buddhist development and flourishing across India, China, Japan, Tibet, and the United States.
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RELN 3710 - Religion and Culture (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 and RELN 1100 with a grade of “C” or better or Permission of Instructor
In this course we will explore how diverse religious and cultural traditions address issues of marriage and family, gender roles, criminal justice, economics and labor, violence and nonviolence, and other important contemporary real-life dilemmas.
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RELN 4001 - History and Literature of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: RELN 1100 and ENGL 1102 with a grade of “C” or higher.
This course addresses the nature, content, and problems of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament with attention given to: 1. The uses of the text by communities who revere or appreciate its content (e.g. Jews, Christians, and Muslims): 2. The relevant historical data which shape the text (e.g. the relationship between text and material culture in historiography); 3. The literary forms of the ancient world (e.g. history, epic, myth, law, prophecy, poetry, wisdom literature, etc.); and 4. The ancient Near Eastern literary and cultural backgrounds of the text.
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RELN 4700 - Special Topics in Religious Studies (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: RELN 1100 and ENGL 1102 with a grade of “C” or higher and sophomore status or permission of instructor
This course offers a focused study of a particular area of Religious Studies. May be repeated for credit if the topic varies.
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Science and Technology |
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STEC 2500 - Introduction to Undergraduate Research for SST (1) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 with a grade of C or better and Permission of faculty research supervisor
Co-requisite: MATH 1113
Students may conduct research in any of the disciplines in the School of Science and Technology. Through this research experience, students will: 1) Have a better understanding of the research process and the opportunities available to students interested in undergraduate research. 2) Effectively implement the scientific method to investigate a question of interest. 3) Collect and analyze data and present results. 4) Communicate in-depth scientific information effectively in oral and/or written form using appropriate terminology. Course can be repeated up to three times for credit.
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STEC 4200 - Directed Readings Seminar (1) Credit Hours
Discussion and written evaluations of primary literature in selected fields. Course may offer disciplinary sections or may be interdisciplinary. Course is tailored each semester based on student interest and faculty expertise. At the completion of this course students will be able to: (1) critically analyze primary literature from a field or fields of Science and Technology; (2) describe major attributes of the technologies employed in the research paper study; (3) summarize results from primary literature and place them in the larger context of the field; (4) communicate detailed scientific information in oral and written forms.
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STEC 4500 - Undergraduate Research Project (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of Area F in the student’s major and permission of the faculty research supervisor.
Students may conduct research in any of the disciplines in the School of Science and Technology. Through this research project, students will: (1) gather accurate information about a possible career path; (2) effectively use the steps of the scientific method; (3) communicate in-depth scientific information effectively in oral and written form using appropriate terminology and charts/graphs; (4) collect and analyze data and present results in appropriate formats including chart, graph and oral/written form.
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STEC 4800 - Internship in Service Learning (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor, completion of application, acceptance to the program, a background check and insurance.
Repeatable course: May be taken up to two times for credit.
Upon completing this course, students will: 1. Apply Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) content knowledge and skills to develop engaging active learning enrichment activities within the local community. 2. Apply STEM skills in a service-learning context, such as ability to communicate science to the public, time management, and productive teamwork. 3. Exhibit professional behavior, and enthusiasm for STEM learning, consistent with modeling pursuit of higher education, college completion, and STEM career entry. Student will choose one of the following: Internship with 5th Grade Science: Student will develop and conduct inquiry-based labs with 5th graders at a local elementary school to help increase elementary students interest in science and STEM. You will spend half your time at the elementary school implementing science labs, and the rest of your time at GGC preparing the lesson plan, labs and course delivery with the help of GGC faculty. Technology Ambassador Program: Students will develop educational technology tutorial or demonstration suitable for outreach to K-12 students. You will prepare and conduct workshops and demonstrations at outreach events such as the Super Saturday Series (S3) and GGC Technology Camp. Students will assess the effectiveness of their workshop, reflect on the experiences, and summarize the results for a community of their peers. Peer Supplemental Instruction Leaders: Students will develop and implement weekly Peer Supplemental Instruction (PSI) session to correspond with a participating STEM course. Depending on the course, students will divide their time between the following activities: prepare and conduct PSI sessions for these courses 2-3 times per week; attend and assist in weekly laboratory sessions for the course; attend meetings to discuss and improve methods for PSI sessions and labs. Students will also assess the effectiveness of their sessions, reflect on their experiences, and summarize the results to assist in improving the PSI Program. Service Learning Thematic Course: students will develop and conduct inquiry-based activities based on a theme. Students will assess the effectiveness of their project, reflect on their experiences, and present their project information.
Additional course requirements may apply such as permission of instructor, completion of application, acceptance to the program, a background check, COVID vaccination, and/or insurance may be required.
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Sociology |
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SOCI 1101 - Introduction to Sociology (3) Credit Hours
A survey of the discipline of sociology. Topics will include sociological theory, methods and selected substantive area.
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SOCI 1160 - Introduction to Social Problems (3) Credit Hours
A theoretical and empirical analysis of selected major social problems confronting American society.
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SOCI 2293 - Sociology of Family (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SOCI 1101
An introduction to the structure, processes, problems and adjustments of contemporary marriage and family life.
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SOCI 3050 - Race and Ethnicity (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 and (SOCI 1101 or SOCI 1160 or Permission of Instructor)
In this course, we will examine sociological theory on race as well as the history of race relations in the United States. This course begins with an examination of competing definitions of race and racism. Next, we explore the social histories of racial groups in the United States (African Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos, and Whites). Finally, we will use these theoretical and historical lenses to examine race relations focusing on several important contemporary issues.
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SOCI 3060 - Sociology of Disability (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 and either SOCI 1101 or SOCI 1160 or Permission of Instructor
This course examines the sociological dimensions of disability, with particular attention dedicated to the social construction of disability. It approaches disability through intersectional and multicultural lenses, and covers models of disability, prejudice and discrimination, the disability rights movement, and more. Students will conduct service-learning projects to interrogate previously held assumptions about what it means to be healthy, sick or disabled.
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SOCI 3070 - Health Policy and Social Services (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 , and (SOCI 1101 or SOCI 1160 or HSCI 3000 ) or permission of instructor
This course will take a sociological view of welfare and social services. It is designed to provide the basic knowledge and skills for working in a social service setting as it relates to the general welfare of the population. Topics covered in this course will include health, aging, education, and need-based services, just to name a few. This course will immerse students in social services through group discussions of required texts, group activities, exams, and a term project.
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SOCI 3100 - Applied Sociology (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 and (SOCI 1101 or SOCI 1160 ) or Permission of Instructor
Applied Sociology is vocationally oriented to prepare students for graduate school or careers in a variety of fields such as for-profit or non-profit organizations, mental health advocacy, marketing, civic engagement, and policy analysis. In applied sociology, students apply sociological theory and knowledge to inform public debates, evaluate explanations of human behavior and social phenomena and produce social change through active intervention beyond the academic setting.
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SOCI 3156 - Sexuality and Society (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SOCI 1101 , SOCI 1160 , or permission of instructor
This course is organized around the social construction and social control of sexuality, sexual behavior, and sexual identity in both a global and U.S. context. It focuses n the ways in which human beings attach meaning to sexual emotions, desires, and relationships. In addition, it addresses sexual behaviors throughout the life course, including dating, varieties of sexual relationships, birth control, and sexual disease. It focuses on socialization, gender ideologies, sexual com-modification, coercive sexuality, and sexual politics. Finally, it examines sexuality in everyday life, culture, and media.
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SOCI 3200 - Sociology of Gender (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SOCI 1101 or SOCI 1160 and ENGL 1102 or permission of instructor
This course studies gender and examines gender constructions that occur across time and place. In this course, we will discuss the ways in which gender shapes and is shaped by language, art, politics, social institutions, and relationships. In addition, we will explore our own gender experiences as it relates to race, class, and sexuality within the context of large social systems.
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SOCI 3201 - Social Inequality (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 ; and either SOCI 1101 or SOCI 1160 , or permission of the instructor
Social Inequality examines stratification based on class, gender, race/ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation. Study will focus on explanatory theories of inequality and contemporary empirical work related to inequality. Dynamics of inequality within the United States and within global context will be explores.
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SOCI 3500 - Social Change and Social Movements (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 and either SOCI 1101 , SOCI 1160 or consent of instructor
This course examines the role of social change in societal development. The focus of the course is on collective behavior and social movements. Collective behavior will be explored as a type of change in which the usual social conventions no longer guide social action and institutional patterns of behavior are bypassed as new norms develop. The examination of social movements will include those movements that have been important to American history and continue to influence change in a global context.
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SOCI 3510 - Gender and Race Over the Life Course (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 and (SOCI 1101 or SOCI 1160 ), or permission of onstructor
This course examines gender, racial, and ethnic issues from a sociological, gerontological, and life course perspective. Using a life course theoretical framework, we will examine both institutions and individuals to explore how the process of aging differs around gender across cultures and time periods, and the impact race and ethnicity play throughout the life course.
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SOCI 3600 - Sociology of Sport (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 and (SOCI 1101 or SOCI 1160 ) or permission of instructor
This course explores the sociological significance of sport in contemporary society. Using sociological theories and concepts, we will examine the relationship between sport and social institutions, including the ways in which sport replicates social inequality.
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SOCI 4000 - Special Topics in Sociology (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 and (SOCI 1101 orSOCI 1160 )or permission of Instructor
This course involves focused studies of particular areas of Sociology such as Media and Society, Development of Social Thought, Deviance, Sociology of Immigration, Urban Sociology, Schools and Society, Medical Sociology, Sociology of Childhood, and so on. Selected topics will shift based on faculty interest and as some become standalone sociology courses. Students cannot receive credit for both a special topics class and the eventual standalone course of the same topic. This course may be repeated for credit when the topic varies.
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SOCI 4030 - Schools and Society (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 and (SOCI 1101 or SOCI 1160 ) or permission of instructor
Schools and Society examines the structure, interactions, and processes of education in contemporary society. We will investigate the role of schooling, the social structure of schools, stratification processes within and between schools, and the outcomes of education. The purpose is to develop an ability to analyze educational processes and practices using sociological approach that incorporates both individuals and institutions.
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SOCI 4200 - Medical Sociology (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 , (SOCI 1101 or SOCI 1160 ) or permission of instructor
This course examines the sociological dimensions of medicine, with particular attention dedicated to the social construction of health and illness. It approaches these topics through intersectional and multicultural lenses. Students will conduct flipped classroom exercises and a term project with presentation in order to integrate their understanding of the sociology of medicine and what it means to be healthy or ill.
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Spanish |
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SPAN 1001 - Elementary Spanish I (3) Credit Hours
Introduction to listening, speaking, reading and writing in Spanish and to the culture of Spanish-speaking regions.
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SPAN 1002 - Elementary Spanish II (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 1001 or Permission of Instructor
Continued listening, speaking, reading and writing in Spanish with further study of the culture of Spanish-speaking regions.
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SPAN 2001 - Intermediate Spanish I (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 1002 or Permission of Instructor
This course is a continuation of the beginning Spanish language courses (SPAN 1001 and SPAN 1002 ). This course consists of listening, speaking, reading and writing in Spanish with advanced study of culture of Spanish-speaking regions
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SPAN 2002 - Intermediate Spanish II (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 2001 or Permission of Instructor
Review of Spanish grammar with emphasis on speaking, reading and writing. Although a review of the grammar is part of this course, emphasis will be on communicating in Spanish. Classes will be conducted entirely in Spanish.
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SPAN 3010 - Spanish Conversation and Composition (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 2002 or Permission of Instructor
This course will improve the student’s command of the Spanish language through advanced study of grammar, syntax and vocabulary. Students will be required to speak Spanish during class, make presentations in Spanish and write various compositions in Spanish throughout the semester. This course is taught entirely in Spanish.
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SPAN 3020 - Latin American Culture and Civilization (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 2002 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor
his course SPAN 3020 is a study of the geography and complex process of the cultural, historical, and political evolution of the Spanish American countries from the origins of the indigenous civilizations to the present. The course covers the religious, philosophical, geographical, historical, sociopolitical, artistic and economic beliefs that form the identity of Latin America. Emphasis will be placed on pre-Columbian societies and the cultural complexity of their modern descendants. Literary readings and the study of pertinent literary movements will reinforce the understanding of the role of the arts and humanities in the development of civilization and culture. The course will also look at music, plastic arts, film, and architecture as reflective of identity. A modern vision of Spanish America that is inclusive of everyday culture will be the perspective used to present the material. Taught in Spanish.
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SPAN 4000 - Special Topics in Spanish 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 2001 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor
Selected special topics offered on a rotating basis relate to medical, business, legal and law enforcement. Special Topics courses may be repeated as a different topic for up to 6 hours of credit.
Selected professional fields of interest to faculty and students may relate to medical Spanish, business Spanish, legal and law enforcement Spanish.
Medical Spanish focuses on the vocabulary, grammar, culture, history, practices, and global perspectives related to the field of medicine. This course offers opportunities to practice oral, listening, reading, and writing skills in Spanish in health-related situations and contexts.
Business Spanish focuses on the commercial terminology and grammar structures, as well as on the cultural, economic and business practices of the Spanish-speaking world. Global issues and perspectives are also discussed. Topics vary, including but not limited to economic geography of Spanish-speaking countries, letter writing, and situational practice.
Legal Spanish and Spanish for Law Enforcement focuses on basic legal terminology, expressions, and concepts of Law Enforcement. This course offers opportunities to practice real world situations with an emphasis on effective cross-cultural communication in the Spanish-speaking countries.
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SPAN 4020 - Survey of Latin American Literature (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 3010 or Permission of Instructor
This course consists of a survey of Latin American literature. Literature from the colonial period through the 20th century will be covered. Texts will include examples of poetry, prose and drama. This course is taught in Spanish.
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SPAN 4500 - Directed Study in Spanish 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 3010 SPAN 3020 or permission of the Instructor
In this course students will design and work on a multidisciplinary and internationalized project integrating knowledge from their major and the Hispanic language, culture and history. Understanding and applied learning of notions of identity, diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice and equal opportunities will be guiding principles. Students’ projects will demonstrate understanding and applied learning of relevant content and will include digital components creative writing, service learning, and faculty-supervised research. Course content and instructional methodologies are determined by the faculty member in discussion with the student.
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Special Education |
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SPED 3100 - Characteristics of Students with Special Needs P-12 (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Educator Preparation
Co-requisite:
This course presents a comprehensive examination of the cognitive, physical, socio-emotional, socio-economic, cultural, racial, linguistic, and gender characteristics of students with exceptionalities. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and legal foundations of special education and services to students with exceptionalities. Candidates will explore the characteristics of effective learning environments and identify classroom management strategies that promote a classroom setting that is ethical, respectful, welcoming, safe, rigorous, relevant, and adapted for a variety of learners. Candidates will be introduced to classroom technologies for use in a digital learning environment. Students must earn a grade of “B” or better in order to meet the special education requirement of Georgia House Bill No. 671 and to be recommended for educator certification in Georgia.
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SPED 3200A - Foundations and Planning for Students with Mild Disabilities (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Educator Preparation Program
Co-requisite: SPED 3100 AND SPED 3200B
Designed to build a comprehensive understanding of the interaction among the school, the curriculum, and the student, this course provides candidates with an in-depth examination of teaching special education in diverse settings. Various teaching models and research-based strategies will be investigated. Candidates will learn about current educational trends, issues, policies, and practices, and their relationships to program planning, curriculum, instruction, and assessment of students with disabilities. Candidates will examine national, state, and local content standards in order to plan lessons, which meet the needs of the special education student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). In the field, candidates will observe the process of curriculum and unit development and the use of educational frameworks, such as the Universal Design for Learning (UDL), that promote multiple approaches for meeting the needs of students with disabilities.
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SPED 3200B - Special Education Field I (1) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Educator Preparation Program
Co-requisite: SPED 3100 AND SPED 3200A AND EDUC 3700
This supervised experience involves placement in a P-12 setting with students with high incidence disabilities with access to the general education curriculum. The field experience provides teacher education candidates the opportunity to accomplish field-based requirements of program coursework and demonstrate growth towards mastery of program standards. This is one of three linked courses for students pursuing a degree in special education. It is designed to be taken along with SPED 3100 , Characteristics of Students with Mild Disabilities P12, SPED 3200A , Foundations and Planning for Students with Mild Disabilities, and EDUC 3700 , Digital Age Teaching. This course is a semester-long student field experience in two diverse grade-level school settings, under the supervision of a qualified classroom teacher and college faculty. Candidates will observe students in the classroom and examine how the mentor teacher plans, teaches, and assesses students with special needs. Candidates will have the opportunity to plan and teach lessons under the guidance of the mentor teacher. In addition, candidates will be expected to demonstrate professionalism, and effective use of research-based instructional methods and strategies, as well as demonstrating the skills necessary to create a positive and academically challenging learning environment for all students. Students will spend 12 hours per week in their school-based field placement.
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SPED 3700A - Specially Designed Instruction in Special Education (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPED 3100 B or higher and SPED 3200A C or higher and SPED 3200B C or higher
Co-requisite: SPED 3700B AND SPED 3700C
This course focuses on the design and delivery of developmentally appropriate instruction in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and the arts in grades P-12 for students with mild disabilities. Candidates are required to use content knowledge and academic standards to plan, design and deliver high-quality instruction to students with exceptionalities, using student achievement and assessment data as their guide. Candidates will learn to plan, implement and assess developmentally appropriate and culturally inclusive instruction for students with exceptionalities based on knowledge of best practices for students with disabilities. Students will receive training and preparation in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Individualized Transition Plans (ITP). Candidates will be able to plan for the implementation of assistive technology. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to plan for an online learning environment for students with disabilities.
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SPED 3700B - Behavior Management for Students with Mild Disabilities (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPED 3100 B or higher AND SPED 3200A C or higher AND SPED 3200B C or higher
Co-requisite: SPED 3700A AND SPED 3700C
The overall purpose of this course is to provide students with knowledge of specific applications of methods and strategies for teaching students with mild disabilities who exhibit behavioral problems. This course will provide students with an understanding of the theories focusing on the behavioral aspects of students with mild disabilities. The course will examine the impact of behavioral problems on academic and social/emotional performance. A specific focus will be placed on inclusive classrooms and managing individuals with disabilities in general education settings. Major trends and issues in the field will be presented.
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SPED 3700C - Special Education Field II (2) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPED 3100 B or higher AND SPED 3200A C or higher AND SPED 3200B C or higher
Co-requisite: SPED 3700A AND SPED 3700B
This is one of three linked courses for students pursuing a degree in special education. It is designed to be taken along with SPED 3700A Specially Designed Instruction in Special Education and SPED 3700B , Behavior Management for Students with Mild Disabilities. This course is a semester-long student field experience in two diverse school settings, under the supervision of a qualified classroom teacher and college faculty. Candidates will observe students in the classroom and examine how the mentor teacher plans, teaches and assesses students with special needs. Candidates will have the opportunity to plan and teach lessons under the guidance of the mentor teacher. In addition, candidates will be expected to demonstrate professionalism, and effective use of research-based instructional methods and strategies, as well as demonstrating the skills necessary to create a positive and academically challenging learning environment for all students. Students will spend 20 hours per week in their school-based field placement.
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SPED 4600A - Instructional Adaptation for Students with Disabilities (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Educator Preparation Program and SPED 3500
Co-requisite: SPED 4600B , SPED 4600C
This course focuses on adapting instruction to meet individual student needs. Adaptation of instruction includes addressing student variations in achievement, developmental level, intelligences, learning styles, cultures, social/emotional characteristics and interests. Candidates will learn to interpret and analyze student permanent records as well as assessment data and will develop appropriate adaptations of instruction that will allow all students to demonstrate progress toward achievement of instructional goals. Candidates will develop corrective techniques and institute presentation measures as they adapt the learning environment and instruction for all students regardless of background.
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SPED 4600B - Educational Assessment of Students with Disabilities (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Educator Preparation Program; SPED 3500
Co-requisite: SPED 4600A , SPED 4600C
This course will equip candidates with the basic skills requisite to identify, select, and administer appropriate assessment instruments for identifying students’ specific academic and nonacademic strengths and weaknesses. Candidates will learn to analyze and interpret assessment results as related to students with suspected or identified special needs. In addition to surveying the principles and methods of educational measurement and test construction, this course will also focus on the use of assessment data to guide the adaptation of instruction of address students’ learning needs and to document their achievement.
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SPED 4600C - Special Education Practicum (2) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission tot he Educator Preparation Program; SPED 3500
Co-requisite: SPED 4600A , SPED 4600B
This course is a semester-long student teaching experience in a school setting, under the supervision of a qualified classroom teacher and college faculty. Candidates will transition from collaborative planning and teaching to full-time teaching responsibility. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate professionalism, and effective use of instructional strategies, as well as provision f a positive and academically challenging learning environment for all students. Candidates will examine student permanent records and live data system as well as develop, implement and assess the effectiveness of teaching plans for specific students, in conjunction with cooperating teachers at field experience sites.
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SPED 4900 - Characteristics of Students with Autism Disorders (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Educator Preparation Program, SPED 3100 SPED 3200A SPED 3200B EDUC 3700
Co-requisite: SPED 3700A SPED 3700B SPED 3700C
This course provides participants with introductory knowledge regarding children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This course addresses characteristics, assessment, and eligibility requirements of students with ASD, and teacher candidates are introduced to evidence-based strategies for students with ASD. Collaboration with the families of students dealing with ASD will be explored.
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SPED 4950 - Introduction to Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPED 4600A SPED 4600B SPED 4600C SPED 4990
Co-requisite: EDUC 4800 EDUC 4825A EDUC 4825B
This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). The principles of ABA include targeting and measuring behavior, (b) improving and assessing behavior management, (c) constructing and interpreting graphic displays of behavior, (d) analyzing behavior change, and (e) positive and negative reinforcement procedures; utilized for changing and analyzing socially important behavior will be covered. Teacher candidates will demonstrate competency of specific behavioral elements of ABA that are essential to applied behavior analysis via a key assessment. The data collection for this assessment will be collected in a school setting and will encompass 10 field hours.
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SPED 4990 - Educational Approaches and Strategies for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPED 3700A SPED 3700B SPED 3700C SPED 4900
Co-requisite: EDUC 4020 SPED 4600A SPED 4600B SPED 4600C
This course will provide students with knowledge of current research-based teaching strategies and methods for literacy instruction for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Special attention is given to evidence-based strategies focusing on language development and communication; functional and social.
Participants will gain experiences in planning, assessing, and evaluating student outcomes. An in-depth set of effective strategies for collaboration with parents of students with autism will be covered.
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Supply Chain Management |
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SCM 3000 - Principles of Supply Chain Management (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BUSA 2105 ; BUSA 2106
This course provides an introduction to fundamentals of logistics and supply chain management. Covers the flow of raw materials, work-in progress, and finished goods through the supply chain. Topics include forecasting, warehousing, inventory control, materials handling and packaging, and distribution networks.
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SCM 3300 - Transportation and Logistics Management (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECON 2106 ; BUSA 2106
Principles of transportation and logistics covering the role of transportation systems; environmental and economic impacts; modal components; managerial and economic aspects of the various models, with applications to both domestic and international operations.
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SCM 3500 - Supply Chain Modeling and Analysis (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SCM 3000 ; MGMT 3150 or (MGMT 4600 and BUSA 3100 )
This course provides an analytical approach to understanding the supply chain process and solving problems in the supply chain with an emphasis on model formulation, solution techniques, and interpretation of results. Specific topics covered in this course include: techniques such as linear, integer, goal and multi objective programming, queuing theory and applications, decision support via Monte Carlo simulation, decision making under uncertainty and risk decision trees, and multi-criteria, decision making. Excel along with ASPE are the main analytical tools.
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SCM 4330 - Supply Chain Management Applications (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SCM 3500 ; SCM 3300
This course stresses hands-on application of decision-making tools as they apply to inventory, transportation, and warehouse management. Case studies and real-world projects will be used. Working in a team environment, students will develop a concise problem statement, analyze available data, identify proposed solutions, and present professional reports. Students will further enhance their knowledge of the supply chain industry and contemporary issues through structured interactions with business and community professionals.
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SCM 4650 - Business Research Methods (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BUSA 3000 , ECON 2105 , ECON 2106 , and Junior or Senior Status
Cross-listed with: BUSA 4650 , MKTG 4650 , ACCT 4650 , ECON 4650
Business Research Methods is a workshop course designed for undergraduate business majors. The goal of the course is that, by completion, students will know the answers to the following questions. What is the purpose of research? What does a research paper look like? Where do research ideas come from? How does one conduct research? How does one turn completed research into a manuscript? How does one present their research to others? How does one publish their research? While learning the answers to these questions, students will conduct their own research and write an original research article.
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SCM 4751 - Internship in Supply Chain Management (3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (SCM 3300 or SCM 3000 ) and Permission of Instructor
Individually designed learning opportunity in which the student is involved in the normal operations of an organization in the private or public sector. A minimum of 120 internship hours is required for 3 hours credit.
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THEA 1100 - Theatre Appreciation (3) Credit Hours
Survey and critical appreciation of theatre.
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