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2015-2016 General Catalog 
    
2015-2016 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Reading Education

  
  • RED 4335 Literacy Across Content Areas


    His Course Introduces Pre-service Teachers To The Role Of Literacy In The Content Areas. Students Develop The Knowledge, Skills, And Attitudes Needed To Meet The Literacy Needs Of Students.

  
  • RED 4343 Improvement Of Read


  
  • RED 4360 Read In Midl-sec Sch


  
  • RED 4519 Recognizing And Diagnosing Growth In Reading (3)


    Prerequisite: RED 3013 . Identification of the components of the reading process and the evaluation of those components. Diagnostic and corrective reading principles and procedures that enable prospective teachers of reading to provide instructional materials and experiences for students. Field experience included.

  
  • RED 4800 Educational Clinic In Reading (3)


    Prerequisite: RED 4519 . Prospective teachers implement considerations in reading with practice in clinical

  
  • RED 5116 Foundations of Reading Instruction (3)


    Prerequisite: RED 3013, RED 4519 or their equivalents This course (competency 2) synchronzies and scaffolds each of the major components of the reading process.  It focuses on the psychological, physiological and sociological factors affecting the developmental reading process and identification of the components of reading and familiarization with the trends and issues in reading education. Upon completion of this course, students will understand the principles of scientifically based reading research as the foundation of comprehensive.

  
  • RED 5247 Supervision in Reading (3)


    Prerequisite: RED 5345 . This course (competency 5) requires students to participate in a supervised practicum involving assessment and problem-solving experiences designed to improve differentiated instruction and reading-related challenges.  Based on a thorough review of the reading research literature and the knowledge gained in the coursework and field experiences phases of the course, the student is required to meet several requests.  First, the student will select, plan, and use appropriate reading assessment instruments for the target group. Second, the student will implement instructional strategies with materials for the identified needs of the select group. With an emphasis on differentiated instruction, remedial reading instruction will be provided for a designated period of time in a K-12 classroom setting.

  
  • RED 5336 Teaching Reading In The Conten


    This Course Is Designed To Acquaint Students With The Fundamental Concepts And Knowledge For Teaching Reading In The Content Areas. The Concepts In This Course Will Develop An Awareness, Understanding And Appreciation Of Literacy Practices That Foster Reading Across The Curriculum. Students Will Gain Knowledge Of Teaching Reading By Integrating Curriculum Across All School Subjects Including Social Studies, Science, And Math.

  
  • RED 5337 Supv/inst Sec Sch Rd


  
  • RED 5345 The Improvement Of Reading (3)


    Designed For In-service Or Prospective School Teachers To Study Developmental Reading. Focuses On Special Problems, Curriculum, Materials, And Equipment.

  
  • RED 5546 Reading Instruction for Students with Disabilities (3)


    This course (competency 4) addresses the fourth and fifth reading competencies: (4) prescribing, differentiating instruction, and utilizing appropriate strategies and materials based upon scientifically based reading research in order to address the prevention, identification, and remediation of reading difficulties and (5) the application of effective, research-based instructional methodology to prevent reading difficulties and to promote acceleration of reading progress for struggling students.

  
  • RED 5547 Reading Diagnosis And Improvement II (3)


    Prerequisite: RED 5546 . Continuation Of RED 5546 , With Emphasis On Improvement Of Reading In Light Of Recorded Data And Findings Of Research; Instructional Materials And Procedures Appropriate For Each Child.

  
  • RED 5549 Foundations of Assessment (3)


    This course (competency 3) addresses foundations of assessment and understanding the role of assessments in guiding reading instruction and instructional decision making.  the student will learn measurement concepts, testing formats, how to select and administer screening and diagnostic tests of reading, written and oral language; develop an understanding of interpretive issues and accommodations for assessing students who are LEP and those with disabilities; and conduct and evaluate students; response to interventions. 

  
  • RED 5747 Curriculum And Research In Reading (3)


    Critical Review Of The Recent Research In Reading As It Relates To Reading Curriculum In The Elementary School.

  
  • RED 5858 Educational Clinic In Reading (3)


    Deals With The Nature And Causes Of Reading Disabilities As Well As The Development Of Clinical Skills Related To The Diagnosis And Evaluation Of Reading Difficulties, Including Laboratory Experiences.

  
  • RED 5925 Workshop In Reading (6)


    Intensive Summer Experience Designed For In-service Teachers And Tailored To Needs Of Individuals Teaching At Any Level, K-12.

  
  • RED 5947 Sem/prac In Rdg/lang



Religion

  
  • REL 1001 Cinematic Courage


  
  • REL 1300 Intro To World Rel


    This Course Surveys The Major Living Religious Traditions Of The World, With Attention To Their Origins In The Ancient World And Their Classic Beliefs And Practices.

  
  • REL 2000 Introduction To Religion (3)


    Study of the origins, functions, techniques, and experience of religion in a cross-cultural perspective.

    Course Attribute: General Education
    Course Attribute Value: Humanities
  
  • REL 2121 Religion In The U.S.


  
  • REL 2135 Black Religion In America (3)


    A survey of Black religious history in the U.S., with focus on the ideas, movements, issues, leadership, and artistic/cultural values which have influenced the religious experience and institutions of Black Americans.

    Course Attribute: General Education
    Course Attribute Value: Humanities
  
  • REL 2135E Black Relig In Amer


    A Survey Of Black Religious History In The U.S., With Focus On The Ideas, Movements, Issues, Leadership, And Artistic/cultural Values Which Have Influenced The Religious Experience And Institutions Of Black Americans.

    Course Attribute: General Education
    Course Attribute Value: Humanities
  
  • REL 2136 Blk Rel L-ship Style


  
  • REL 2210 Introduction To The Hebrew Scriptures (3)


    Survey of the history, literature and teachings of the ancient Hebrew people.

    Course Attribute: General Education
    Course Attribute Value: Humanities
  
  • REL 2240 Intro To New Testamt


    Course Attribute: General Education
    Course Attribute Value: Humanities
  
  • REL 2240 Introduction To The Christian Scriptures (3)


    The development of religion in reference to the religio-ethical teachings, socio-cultural context, and literature of the Christian Scriptures.

    Course Attribute: General Education
    Course Attribute Value: Humanities
  
  • REL 2302 Western World Religions (3)


    Religious traditions which have been influential in the West in characterized by western religious motifs. Study of major doctrines and historical development.

    Course Attribute: General Education
    Course Attribute Value: Humanities
  
  • REL 2315 Religions Of S. Asia


  
  • REL 3112 Religion And Fantasy


  
  • REL 3128 Topics In Religion In The Amer


  
  • REL 3130 Religion In American Culture (3)


    The religious institutions, major religious movements, black religious experience, and unique features of the temperament of American religion.

    Course Attribute: General Education
    Course Attribute Value: Humanities
  
  • REL 3145 Women In Religion (3)


    Historical understanding of the religious involvement of women in world religion over the past 2000 years. Analyzes the work of social theorists toward explaining cross-cultural patterns of gender meanings.

    Course Attribute: General Education
    Course Attribute Value: Humanities
  
  • REL 3156 Religion, Personality And Race (3)


    Typological And Structural Relationships Between Religion, Personality And Race. An Analysis Of The Personal Religious Lifestyles Of Prominent Persons From Different Cultures.

  
  • REL 3170 Religious Ethics


  
  • REL 3210 Intro Old Testament


    Course Attribute: General Education
    Course Attribute Value: Humanities
  
  • REL 3249 Interp The Gospels


  
  • REL 3310 Eastern World Religions (3)


    Four major religions: Hinduism and Buddhism of India, and Confucianism and Taoism of China.

    Course Attribute: General Education
    Course Attribute Value: Humanities
  
  • REL 3320 Western World Rel


  
  • REL 3340 The Buddhist Traditn


  
  • REL 3363 Islamic Tradition


  
  • REL 3383 Caribbean Rel & Cult


    Caribbean Religion and Culture History of the African people of Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti and Trinidad. Study of the religious and philosophical beliefs of these nations exploring the music, art, dance, film and poetry.

    Course Attribute: General Education
    Course Attribute Value: Humanities
  
  • REL 3936 Spec Topics In Relig


  
  • REL 3936 Zen Buddhism


  
  • REL 4203 Classical Hebrew Txt


  
  • REL 4420 Contemporary Religious Thought (3)


    Prerequisite: REL 2000 , REL 2210  or REL 2240 . Important theological movements and their leaders since 1950: Secular Theology, Theology of Hope, Black Theology, Vatican II and Liberation Theology.

  
  • REL 4460 Religious Belief And Philosophy (3)


    Prerequisite: REL 2000 , REL 2210  Or REL 2240 . Examines Philosophical Traditions Of Assessing Rational Plausibility In Western And Eastern Religions. Includes Attention Toward Contemporary Race-critical And Feminist Philosophi

  
  • REL 4900 Selected Readings (3)


    Selected Thinkers And Problems In Religion. For Advanced Religion Majors.

  
  • REL 4905 Directed Individual Study (1-3)


    For Advanced Religion Majors.


Respiratory Therapy

  
  • RET 3023C Orientat To Cardiopulm Science


    Implications Of Theory To Practice In Patient Care Respiratory Care; To Include The Foundations Of Medicine, Science And Respiratory Care; Systems Of Civil And Criminal Law Differentiation, Malpractice, Professional Behavior And Code Of Ethics Ethical Dilemma And How They Arise In Health Care, The Elements That Constitute A Practice Act And How The Systems Of Civil And Criminal Law Differ; And Professional Credentialing Agency, Content And Competencies, Licensing By State Medical Examiners, Certification And Registration Of Respiratory Therapist By The National Board For Respiratory Care, Inc.

  
  • RET 3034 Cardiopulmonary Assessment And Interventions (3, 1)


    Prerequisite: Ret 3483, Ret 3485, RET 3493. RET 3495 Corequisite: s Ret 3874, Ret 4350 Pathophysiology Is Integrated With Problem-oriented Activities. Client/patient Assessment Skills, Interpretation Of Clinical Data, And Intermediate Interventions For Acute And Chronic Illnesses Are Structured.

  
  • RET 3034L Cardio Asses/interv


  
  • RET 3268 Crit Hlth Asses/inte


  
  • RET 3268L Crit Hlth Asses/inte


  
  • RET 3419 Diagnostics And Non-traditional Health Care Delivery (3,1)


    Prerequisite: Ret 3284, Ret 3875. Corequisite: s RET 4294 , Ret 4876 Theoretical Concepts Of Cardiorespiratory Diagnostics And Data Interpretation Are Presented. Disease Prevention, Rehabilitation And Home Care And Nontraditional Health Care Delivery Settings Are Also Emphasized.

  
  • RET 3419L Diag/nontr Hlth Lab


  
  • RET 3493 Health Assessment And Interventions (3, 1)


    Prerequisite: Bsc 3093, Bsc 3094. An Introduction To Clinical Problem-solving And The Respiratory Care Profession Are Presented. Principles Of Health Prevention And Assessment, Interpretation Of Clinical Data, And Basic Therapeutic Interventions Are Emphasized.

  
  • RET 3493L Hlth Asses & Inter L


  
  • RET 3495 Integration Of Structure And Function Of Human Systems (4)


    Prerequisite: Bsc 3093, Bsc 3094, Mcb 3005, PHY 3004 . Emphasizes Organizational Control And Function Of The Human Body, Homeostatic Mechanisms, And Evaluation Of Functional Balance. Emphasis Is Placed On Presentations Of Physiologic Principles Of Metabolism.

  
  • RET 3884 Clinical Process And Interventions I (3)


    Prerequisite: RET 3034 , Ret 3485. Corequisite: Ret 3034, Ret 3350 Interpersonal Interactions, Practice Of Fundamental Assessment And Interventions Are Integrated With Case Presentations, Clinical Problem-solving Activities, And Selected Clinical Simulations.

  
  • RET 3885 Clinical Process And Critical Interventions II (4)


    Prerequisite: Ret 3874, RET 3034 , Corequisite: Ret 3284 Interpersonal Interactions, Practice Of Intermediate Assessment And Interventions Are Integrated With Case Presentations, Clinical Problem-solving Activities, Clinical Conferences And Clinical Simulations.

  
  • RET 4294 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology (2)


    Prerequisite: Ret 3875, Ret 3284, RET 4616 . Etiology, Pathophysiology, And Management Of Selected Respiratory Diseases Are Approached From A Pulmonary Medicine Prospective.

  
  • RET 4354 Medical Therapeutic Agents (3)


    Prerequisite: Ret 3483, Ret 3485. Corequisite: RET 3034 , Ret 3874 Principles Of Medical Physiology, Biological And Synthetic Substances, Mechanisms Of Action, And Therapeutic Evaluation Applied To Respiratory Medicine. Mathematics Of Drugs And Solutions, Federal And State Regulations Are Also Emphasized.

  
  • RET 4616 Advanced Seminar In Respiratory Therapy (2)


    Prerequisite: RET 3034 , Ret 3350, Ret 3875. Concepts Fundamental To Entry-level Into Respiratory Care Are Examined. In Addition, Topics On Entry-level Competence, Health Organizations, Legal, Ethical, Socioeconomic Issues Relative To Respiratory Care And Research Are Presented.

  
  • RET 4618 Advanced Practicum In Respiratory Therapy (2)


    Prerequisite: RET 4616 , ECH 3418 . Emphasis Is Placed On Research In Respiratory Care, Health Related Organizations, Principles And Practice Of Respiratory Care Education, Supervision And Management Of Respiratory Care Services. Organizational, Political And Economical Aspects Of Health Outcomes Assessment Are Studied.

  
  • RET 4717 Neonatal And Pediatric Respiratory Therapy (3, 1)


    Prerequisite: Ret 3485, RET 4294 , Ret 4876; Corequisite: Ret 4877 Assessment, Pathophysiology And Interventions Of Selected Cardiopulmonary Diseases Common To Neonatal And Pediatric Critical Care Patients Are Presented.

  
  • RET 4717L Neo/ped Res Therpy L


  
  • RET 4886 Clinical Process/diagnostics And Interventions III Health Care Delivery (4)


    Prerequisite: Ret 3875, RET 4616 . Corequisite: ECH 3418   Interpersonal Interactions, Practice Of Advanced Diagnostics And Intervention Skills Are Integrated In Non-traditional And Home Care Settings. Emphasis Is Placed On Epidemiological Psychosocial, Environmental Assessments And Economical Aspects Of Care.

  
  • RET 4887 Clinical Process And Interventions IV (4)


    Prerequisite: RET 4616 , Ret 4876; Corequisite: HCA 4714   Interpersonal Interactions, Practice Of Advanced Diagnostics And Health Interventions In Specialty Areas Are Integrated With Clinical Problem-based Learning Activities.

  
  • RET 4906 Directed Individual Study Var. (1-10)


    Independent Study/research In Professional Area Of Interest With Appropriate Supervision Is Conducted.

  
  • RET 4930 Professional Seminar In Cardiopulmonary Science (1)


    Prerequisite: RET 4616 , RET 4618 . Practical Experiences On Professional Competence Beyond Entry-level, Management Of Respiratory Care Services, Respiratory Therapy Education, And Research Are Emphasized.


Risk Mgt and Real Estate

  
  • REE 3040 Prin Real Estate


  
  • REE 3043 Real Estate


  
  • REE 4204 Real Estate Fin/inve


  
  • REE 5105 Real Estate Value


    This Course Provides An Advanced Treatment Of Real Estate Valuation Analysis. This Includes A Description Of Valuation Procedures, Identification Of Hightest And Best Use, Application Of Real Property Valuation Methods, And Emerging Topics Of Special Interest.


Risk Managment & Insurance

  
  • RMI 2001 Intro To Insurance


  
  • RMI 3011 Intro Risk Mgmt-ins


  
  • RMI 3011 Risk Manag Insurance


  
  • RMI 3115 Life & Hlth Insuranc


  
  • RMI 3200 Prop & Casualty Insu


  
  • RMI 4115 Life Ins Prod/co Opr


  
  • RMI 4135 Employee Benft Plans


  
  • RMI 4224 Prop & Casualty Prod


  
  • RMI 4295 Adv Prop & Liab Ins Contracts


  
  • RMI 4660 Insurance Fraud


  
  • RMI 4665 Workers Compen Insur



School Psychology

  
  • SPS 5193 Lab Ofsoc Emo Prob-child/adol


  
  • SPS 6191 Psycho-edu Assesment I


    Training In Administration, Scoring And Interpretation Of Intellectual Scales And Cognitive Assessment Batteries Are Provided. The Course Demonstrates The Relationship Between IQ And Sensory Processing In The Learning Processes Of Children And Adolescents Within The Classroom. Emphasis Is Placed On Adhering To Standardized Procedures In Administration, Interpretation, Applied Interventions, And Reporting Of Evaluation Results. Cross-cultural Issues, Benefits, And Limitations Are Incorporated In Practice Models

  
  • SPS 6192 Psycho-edu Assessment II


    Training In Administration, Scoring And Interpretation Of Standardized Measures Designed To Assess Student Acheivement, Adaptive Functioning And Social Behaviors. The Course Demonstrates The Relationship Between IQ, Sensory Processing, Achievement And Behavior Functioning. Emphasis Is Placed On Developing Educational Recommendations Consistent With Exceptional Student Education Practices, Idea And 504 Disability Laws. Cross Cultural Issues, Benefits And Limitationd Are Incorporated In Practice Models.

  
  • SPS 6205 Grad Sur Sch Psy Consul


    Emphasis Is On Fostering Collaboration Between School And The Home/parents. This Course Provides Conceptual And Empirical Bases For Home School And Community Consultation And Collaboration, Exemplary Programs And Models For Contemporary Ethnic Issues, And Competence Enhancement For Emotional And Behavioral Problems. Incorporates Research-based Approaches For Enhancing Home-school Collaboration, Behavioral Interventions, Homework, And Handling Specific Populations, Such As Abused Children And Children Of Divorce. Knowledge Of Family Systems, Including Family Strengths And Influences On Student Development, Learning, And Behavior, And Of Methods To Involve Families In Education And Service Delivery. They Work Effectively With Families, Educators, And Others In The Community Ro Promote And Provide Comprehensive Services To Children And Families

  
  • SPS 6206 Intervention Techniques (3)


    Application Of Various Intervention Strategies To Multicultural Populations. Emphasis Is Placed On Mental Health And Psychoeducational Counseling, Short And Long- Term Intervention Strategies, And Multicultural Models Of Prevention. (lecture, Classroom Demonstrations, Field Experience)

  
  • SPS 6626 Psychoeducational Diagnosis (4)


    Identification, Diagnosis, And Techniques Of Remediation Of Learning Difficulties. (lecture, Audiovisual Aids, Classroom And Laboratory Demonstrations)

  
  • SPS 6704 Intervention Techniques II


    Course Addresses Prevention And Early Intervention And The Need To Integrate Intervention And Remediation Services In Education Delivery Systems. The Application Of Various Intervention Strategies For Social-emotional Functioning, Academic Performance And Achievement, Primary, Secondary And Interventions, System Level Strategies And Policies And School-wide, Small Group And Individualized Interventions.

  
  • SPS 6705 Neuro-psy Of Beh Disor


    Empirically-based Course Assesses The Relationship Between Neurological Dysfunctions And Dsm Diagnosed Behavior Disorders Such As Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd) Oppositional Defiant Disorder (odd) And Conduct Disorder (cd). Emphasis Is On Underlying Neurological Deficits And Neuro-phamacological And Behavioral Treatments For School Age Children.

  
  • SPS 6708 Crisis Mang And Intervent


    Emphasis Is On Theory And Practice Used To Prevent And Prepare For Crisi Events. Course Incorporates Practical Planning For Immediate Response To Crisis Events, Responding To Specific Types Of Crises, Long-term Treatment Of Traumatized Individuals And Special Issues In Crisis Prevention And Response. Students Will Develop Plans And Procedures To Intervene With Youth Quickly And Successfully And Conduct A School In-service Workshop On Crisi Response Planning And Intervention

  
  • SPS 6931 Ethics And Law For Sch Psy


    Ethical Codes And Professional Standards Are Addressed. Provides An In-depth Study Of Disability Laws And Rights Of Students And Parents Within A School Settings. Issues Concerning Privacy, Informed Consent And Confidentiality Are Discussed. Case Studies Are Used To Convey Ethical And Legal Issues In Psycho-educational Assessment, Education Of Pupils With Disabilities Under Idea And 504, Credentialing Of School Psychologists, And Direct And Indirect Application Of Service Delivery In Schools.

  
  • SPS 6936 Seminar In School Psychology (3)


    Topics Treated Relate To The History And Scope Of School Psychology, The Use And Misuse Of Standardized Tests, Alternative And Traditional Assessment Procedures, The Law School Psychology, And The Certification And Training Of School Psychologists.

  
  • SPS 6940 School Psych Intern Sem


    Course Examines The Role Of School Psychology In Various School-based Service Models And Methods; Of Public Policy Development Applicable To Services To Children And Families; And Of Ethical, Professional And Legal Standards. They Practice In Ways That Are Consistent With Applicable Standards, Are Involved In Professional Activities And Have The Knowledge And Skills Needed To Acquire Career-long Professional Development. This Seminar Will Prepare Students Of These Roles In Preparation To The Internship Experience.

  
  • SPS 6945 Prac Sch Psy


  
  • SPS 6945C Prac Sch Psy


 

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