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Safety Sciences
  

  • SAFE 5010 - Organization, Administration, and Supervision of Safety Programs (3)

    Management styles and their effects upon safety and health programs. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MS Occupational Safety Management or MS Industrial Hygiene program. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5015 - Emergency Planning and Operations (3)

    The role and responsibilities of private and public officials in the development of emergency plans to reduce the human and material losses in time of an emergency. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MS Occupational Safety Management or MS Industrial Hygiene program. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5020 - Societal Impact of Occupational Disasters (3)

    This course evaluates the impact of occupational disasters on the local communities both human and the environmental and in appropriate situations the impact some events had on the State, Nation and entire planet. Specific occupational disasters to be evaluated include well known (Bhopal India, Hawks Nest Incident, BP Oil Spill, Libby Montana Asbestos Disaster) as well as less-well known disasters. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MS Occupational Safety Management or MS Industrial Hygiene program. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5100 - IH Fundamentals (1)

    A fundamental training in the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of occupational safety and health hazards. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5120 - Principles of Industrial Hygiene (3)

    This course surveys the role and responsibilities of the industrial hygienist; the application of hygiene methods to the recognition, anticipation, evaluation, and control of health and safety hazards arising in or from the workplace Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MS Occupational Safety Management or MS Industrial Hygiene program. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5125 - Advanced Industrial Hygiene (3)

    This course expands the skills and knowledge for the roles and responsibilities of the industrial hygienist. Selected specialized topics pertinent to the industrial hygiene field are developed through the course for evaluation, assessment, and control for chemical and physical hazards. Prerequisite(s): SAFE 5120 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5130 - Industrial Environmental Monitoring (3)

    Fundamentals of sample collection, precision and reliability of measurements, and methods for detecting and measuring trace contaminants in air and water Prerequisite(s): SAFE 5120 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5170 - Industrial Toxicology (3)

    Chemical composition of cells, chemical processes of life, and the effects thereon of selected corrosive and toxic substances. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1604 or equivalent. Admission to the MS Occupational Safety Management or MS Industrial Hygiene program. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5180 - Principles of Epidemiology (3)

    Introduction to the nature and scope of epidemiology. Principles and application of epidemiological methods in the investigation of environmental hazards. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MS Occupational Safety Management or MS Industrial Hygiene program. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5200 - EHS Essentials (1)

    Introduction to essential information necessary for the protection of people, property and the environment. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5210 - Legislation, Standards and Compliance (1)

    Introduction to international, federal and state legislation related to environmental, safety and health. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5220 - Management of Safe Transportation Systems (3)

    Safety and management considerations specific to the five modes of transportation: water, rail, motor vehicle, air, and pipe. Development and importance of each mode; intermodalism. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5230 - Traffic Safety Program Management (3)

    The process of preparing a traffic safety program plan, arranging for its implementation and monitoring the program administration of identified countermeasures. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5430 - Occupational Hazard Management (3)

    The examination of the management of hazards in the industrial environment. Industry standards affecting the management of hazards will be reviewed. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MS Occupational Safety Management or MS Industrial Hygiene program. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5450 - Sustainability and Safety (3)

    Comprehensive study of sustainability, green jobs, and safety. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MS Occupational Safety Management or MS Industrial Hygiene program. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5530 - Loss Control and Risk Management (3)

    Development, management and evaluation of a comprehensive loss control program for business, industry, and government. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MS Occupational Safety Management or MS Industrial Hygiene program. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5710 - History of Security (3)

    The security of humans from primitive to modern times. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5740 - Commercial and Institutional Security (3)

    Security applications in commerce and institutions. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5760 - Security Statutes and Codes (3)

    Examination of state and federal statutes, ordinances as they relate to the field of security. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5800 - Managing Fire Risk (3)

    An integration of decision analysis and quantitative risk assessment with a defined step approach for quantifying the performance success of fire protection systems. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MS Occupational Safety Management or MS Industrial Hygiene program. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5900 - Intro to Research in Safety Sciences (2)

    Introduction to research planning and design, human subjects training, and formatting a research paper. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5940 - Research in Safety Sciences I (3)

    Current research in the field of environmental, safety and health. Introduction to research planning and design, human subjects training, and developing a research report. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MS Occupational Safety Management or MS Industrial Hygiene program. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 5950 - Readings in Safety Sciences (1-6)

    Readings in the student’s field of interest or in related areas designed to enhance knowledge and/or skills. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): 9 semester hours of graduate credit. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 6900 - Research in Safety Sciences I (2)

    Development of an approved research proposal. Prerequisite(s): SAFE 5900 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 6910 - Research in Safety Sciences II (2)

    Completion of a research paper utilizing approved research proposal developed in SAFE 6900 . Prerequisite(s): SAFE 6900 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 6920 - EHS Seminar (3)

    A seminar designed to investigate current topics in environmental, safety and health. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MS Occupational Safety Management or MS Industrial Hygiene program. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 6930 - Research in Safety Sciences II (3)

    Continuation of Research in Safety Sciences I. Development of research methodology, completion of human subjects approval, data collection and analysis, and a final written report Prerequisite(s): SAFE 5940 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 6940 - Internship in Safety Sciences (1-6)

    Internships are based on student needs and educational goals. Actual work experiences in education, government, industry or business are provided. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours for each degree program. Prerequisite(s): School consent. Admission to the MS Occupational Safety Management or MS Industrial Hygiene program. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SAFE 6950 - Thesis (3)

    Expansion of research conducted in Research in Safety Sciences II. Requires a committee, a defense, and submission of final thesis to the online UCM electronic database. Also requires development of a draft publication for submission to a professional journal. Prerequisite(s): SAFE 6910  with a grade of B or better. An additional fee is associated with this course.

School of Technology
  

  • SOT 4000 - Special Projects in Technology (1-3)

    Investigation of contemporary problems and issues in technology by selected individuals or groups. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SOT 4570 - Computer Graphics (3)

    Computer-generated presentation graphics utilizing a variety of software programs on numerous hardware configurations. Experiences will include production of laser prints, ink-jet prints, transparencies, color slides, and plots. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SOT 5000 - Special Problems in Technology (2-6)

    Meets individual student needs for additional research and/or laboratory experiences in the development of technical knowledge and skills in the areas of manufacturing and construction. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SOT 5010 - Applied Research for Technology (3)

    Research investigation of a technical problem. The course will culminate in a research report. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours per degree program. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SOT 5022 - Internship in Applied Sciences (1-6)

    Provides experience for students in cooperating industries. Students rotate assignment. Written reports are required. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Graduate adviser consent and Technology Internship coordinator consent; graduate GPA 3.00 or above; minimum of one semester graduate work completed. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SOT 5290 - Thesis (3)

    A special investigation of selected problems in Industrial Management which culminates in the completion of a thesis. Must be repeated for a total of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Graduate status. An additional fee is associated with this course.

Science Teaching
  

  • STCH 4010 - Exploring Firsthand Science Lessons (1-2)

    This seminar course aims to provide a learning environment in which students learn science and science teaching from firsthand science lessons. Students learn from invited speakers as well science articles written by science teachers. Expanding this learning opportunity, in the two credit hour version of the course, students will be working with in-service teachers in K-12 public school setting for 30 hours. Students who are aiming for secondary science certification must register for two hours.
     
  

  • STCH 4020 - Internship in Science Teaching and Learning (1)

    50-hour field experiences that provide opportunities for students to develop assessment plan, design inquiry-oriented science lessons, and co-teach the prepared science lessons with in-service teachers. Corequisite(s): STCH 4050. Prerequisite(s): Students must have a background check on file and admission to Teacher Education.
  

  • STCH 4050 - Science Teaching Methods (3)

    Provides the teacher education candidate with skills and resources for the teaching of science.  Students will learn a variety of strategies for both laboratory and classroom instruction. Corequisite(s): STCH 4020   Prerequisite(s): 16  hours of science content courses including at least one lab course Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  

  • STCH 5900 - Applied Research in Science Learning and Literacy (4)

    Provides an introduction to the design of applied research studies in science learning and literary. The course helps graduate students to recognize science learning problems occur in classroom settings and propose research study in order to investigate about those problems. Should be concurrently taken by FLDX 4030.

Social Work
  

  • SOWK 4610 - Special Topics in Social Work (1-3)

    Selected Topics of contemporary interest in social work or specialized fields of practice; variable content. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): SOWK 3601 or concurrently, or graduate status, or instructor consent.
  

  • SOWK 4620 - Social Services and Policy with Older Adults (3)

    Development of public policy and social service programming. Present and potential utility of individual, group and community intervention modalities as they relate to both the private troubles and public issues of aging. Prerequisite(s): SOWK 3601 or concurrently, or graduate status, or instructor consent.

Sociology
  

  • SOC 4055 - Social Policy & Justice (3)

    This course explores the major debates in contemporary sociology on issues of social policy analysis. A critical analysis of assumptions and belief system behind policy initiatives, the functions of power in policy development and the consequences and implications of policy practices. The course will examine the diverse controversies as it relates to issues such as social security, welfare, education, health care, women’s reproductive health. The course will explore the policy process from emergence to institutionalization and the passage across space and time. The importance of cross-national, comparative and institutional analysis will be emphasized.
  

  • SOC 4805 - Environment and Society (3)

    Examination of the social debates around the environmental including wilderness, natural resource use, agriculture, recreation, environmentalism, and green production and consumption.
  

  • SOC 4815 - Special Projects in Sociology (1-6)

    Study, interpretation, and discussion of special topics and problems in Sociology. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours.
  

  • SOC 4846 - Corrections and Preventions (3)

    Views and methods of dealing with criminals and juvenile delinquents; types of correctional systems and prevention programs. Prerequisite(s): Six semester hours of Sociology, graduate status, or instructor consent.
  

  • SOC 4850 - Money, Work & Social Life (3)

    Inquiry into modern society and its cultures, institutions, elites and classes as they are affected by work dynamics in the industrial and corporate arenas.
  

  • SOC 4855 - Family Diversity (3)

    Focus on the institutional implications of the family, Diversity in ethnicity, sexuality, and class are emphasized. Intersection of work and family is explored. Prerequisite(s): Six semester hours of Sociology, graduate standing, or consent of the instructor.
  

  • SOC 4870 - Gender, Sexuality, & Inequality (3)

    This seminar-based class examines gender and aging, sexuality and aging and the intersections between the two from both historical and contemporary perspectives.
  

  • SOC 4872 - Organizations & Social Change (3)

    The purpose of this course is to give primary attention to sociological approaches to organizations. The course will examine the development of sociological thought about the origins and modern analysis of organizations. An attempt would be made to recognize and take into account the contribution of other social sciences and management theory in our analysis of organizations. An important question we will attempt to answer is; how does the organization of the market economy and society decisively manifest definite relationships and processes? We will explore organizations in relation to other environments, to other organizations and particularly to the states. Finally, a comparative, global focus on organizational issues will be discussed
  

  • SOC 4875 - Medical Sociology (3)

    Social factors and institutional settings for physical and mental health care; public needs and medical services; research in medical Sociology.
  

  • SOC 4881 - Gender and Society (3)

    Explores the impact of gender stratification and gender roles on the attitudes and behavior of women and men in everyday life. An additional focus of the course is on the positions of women and men in social institutions and theoretical perspectives on gender. Gender and sexuality are also discussed.
  

  • SOC 4885 - Religion, Faith & Disbelief (3)

    The structure and function of religion in society; social sources of religions; religion and the individual.
  

  • SOC 4894 - Sociology of Aging (3)

    Seminar examining the process of aging in relation to demographic, economic, psychological and sociologic implications with an emphasis on sociological principles and perspectives. Prerequisite(s): Junior, senior, or graduate status.
  

  • SOC 5800 - Theories of Society (3)

    Comprehensive assessment of core topics, schools, and debates in sociological theory based on primary sources. Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
  

  • SOC 5801 - Introduction to Graduate Studies (1)

    An introduction to graduate studies in the fields of sociology/social gerontology. Overview of major subfields within these disciplines. Emphasis on professional communication and practical experiences. Development of program of study.
  

  • SOC 5803 - Sociological Practice (3)

    An applied sociology course designed to provide students an understanding of sociological practice and to build professional practice skills.
  

  • SOC 5805 - Populations Trends and Analysis (3)

    Examination of population trends including fertility, mortality, and migration and theories about population growth, aging, and urbanization. Students will conduct hands-on statistical analysis.
  

  • SOC 5810 - Qualitative Research (3)

    Advanced, applied course in qualitative research methods focusing on interpretive data collection strategies and analysis.
  

  • SOC 5815 - Program Evaluation (3)

    Introduces evaluation logic, practices, and tools commonly used to assess publicly funded social programs.
  

  • SOC 5820 - Management and Administration in Older Adult Settings (3)

    Survey of major issues including the long-term care continuum, regulations, care models, basic health care law, and Human Resources in healthcare.
  

  • SOC 5824 - Social Psychology of Aging (3)

    Draws upon social psychology, social gerontology, and the life course perspective to examine experiences of being an older person in various social contexts.
  

  • SOC 5840 - Applied Gerontology (3)

    Seminar focusing on the application of gerontological theory to practical issues in the field of aging. Prerequisite(s): Graduate Status or Social Gerontology coordinator consent.
  

  • SOC 5845 - Readings in Social Gerontology (1-3)

    Directed readings in social gerontology. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Social Gerontology coordinator consent.
  

  • SOC 5854 - Death in the Midst of Life (3)

    Perspectives on death and dying in cultural, social and psychosocial contexts.  Topics include orientations toward death, how we die, hospice, death work, and death rites. Students who have earned credit in SOC 4854 may not also take SOC 5854 for graduate credit. Summer.
  

  • SOC 5860 - Contemporary Issues in Aging (3)

    Selected topics in Social Gerontology; variable content.  May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours.
  

  • SOC 5865 - Nonprofit and Community Leadership (3)

    This course examines theories and practical strategies for effective community leadership in rural, suburban, and urban settings for a variety of purposes. Students will learn specific knowledge and skills, such as grant-writing, necessary for assessing social, cultural, and economic needs of communities and for building, developing, and transforming the communities according to those needs.
  

  • SOC 5880 - Seminar in Sociological Theory (3)

    Explores major debates in contemporary sociological theory including modernity/postmodernity, power, structure/agency and the cultural turn.
  

  • SOC 5885 - Directed Readings in Sociology (3)

    Directed readings in Sociology.
  

  • SOC 6850 - Internship in Gerontology (6)

    The application of theories and principles in the field of aging under the direction of the Social Gerontology Program and the supervising agency. Prerequisite(s): 18 graduate credit hours including 3 credit hours of graduate research methods and Social Gerontology coordinator consent.
  

  • SOC 6880 - Internship in Sociology (6)

    Supervised practical application of skills under the direction of the school and a supervising agency. Prerequisite(s): 18 hours of graduate Sociology credit must include three credit hours of research methods.
  

  • SOC 6890 - Thesis (6)

    Research leading to the completion of a thesis. Prerequisite(s): 18 hours of graduate Sociology credit must include three credit hours of research methods.

Software Engineering
  

  • SE 4930 - Software Testing and Quality Assurance (3)

    Concepts and techniques for testing software and assuring its quality. Students learn the testing fundamentals, the theory behind criteria-based test design and to apply that theory in practice. Topics include coverage criteria for testing (graph coverage, logic coverage, input space partitioning, syntax-based testing); software development process (SCRUM); test team organization; maturity models; software quality factors; and testing tools.

      Prerequisite(s): CS 2300 or instructor consent. An additional fee is associated with this course.

  

  • SE 4940 - Software Design and Architecture (3)

    In depth study of concepts and principles of software design and software architecture, as well as practical approaches for employing design patterns and architectures in real systems. Students will gain experiences with examples in design pattern application and case studies in software architecture. Prerequisite(s): CS 3910. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SE 4950 - Secure Software Engineering (3)

    In depth study of secure development lifecycle. The course reevaluates each phase of the development lifecycle from a security perspective and uses best practices from different secure SDL methodologies. Students will learn how to practice risk analysis, static/dynamic analysis, penetration testing, and secure code review in a dialectic process. Prerequisite(s): SE 3910. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • SE 5910 - Advanced Software Engineering (3)

    An in-depth study of advanced topics in the field of software engineering. Topics include software requirements workflow, object-oriented analysis and design workflow, implementation workflow, testing workflow, post-delivery maintenance, UML, software project management, emerging technology and applications. Prerequisite(s): CS 3910 or instructor consent.

Special Education
  

  • EDSP 4000 - Special Projects in Special Education (1-5)

    Individual or group study of problems in special areas of interest. May be repeated for a maximum of 5 semester hours.
  

  • EDSP 4140 - Collaborating with Families of Exceptional Children (3)

    A study of the impact of exceptionality on family systems and how empowerment and community resources can strengthen the school-family partnership. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 2100 or EDSP 5200 . Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 4150 - Career Development for Students with Disabilities (2)

    Supportive services to students with disabilities within a career development context. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 2100 or EDSP 5200 . Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 4161 - Physical and Health Care Needs of Students with Autism & Severe Developmental Disabilities (2)

    Designed to assist teachers in understanding and planning for the physical and health care needs of students with autism and severe developmental disabilities. Corequisite(s): NUR 4060 . Prerequisite(s): EDSP 2100 or EDSP 5200 .
  

  • EDSP 4210 - Teaching Emergent and At-Risk Readers (3)

    Instruction in the identification and remediation of significant reading disorders in children and youth with moderate to severe disabilities, including those with severe learning disabilities, cognitive impairments, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. A directed clinical experience in the diagnostic/prescriptive assessment process is required. Prerequisite(s): EDFL 3225 or EDFL 3230 and EDSP 2100 or EDSP 5200 . Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 4310 - Introduction to Students with Autism and Severe Developmental Disabilities (2)

    Basic information pertaining to the characteristics and care of individuals with severe forms of Autism Spectrum Disorders and individuals with Severe Developmental Disabilities. Requires a directed field experience. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 2100 or EDSP 5200 . Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 4320 - Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education (3)

    Basic information pertaining to the characteristics, care, treatment, and education of young children with special needs. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 2100 or EDSP 5200 . Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 4330 - Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Students with Autism and Severe Developmental Disabilities I (3)

    Teaching methodologies and curricula used in learning programs for students with severe forms of Autism Spectrum Disorders and for individuals with severe Developmental Disabilities. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 2100 or EDSP 5200 . Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 4350 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication (3)

    Study and application of communication options, including manual sign language and communication devices. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 2100 or EDSP 5200 . Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 4360 - Behavioral Management Techniques (2)

    Practical approaches to behavior management for the classroom teacher, special educator, or clinician. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 2100 or EDSP 5200 . Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 4361 - Practicum in Behavioral Management Techniques (1)

    Practical experience in designing behavioral management programs and environments under supervision. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 4360  or concurrently. Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 4370 - Screening, Diagnosing and Prescribing Instruction (3)

    Case finding, screening, diagnostic and assessment procedures to be utilized in prescriptive educational planning for infants and preschool-aged children. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 2100 or EDSP 5200 . Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 4385 - Introduction to Cross-Categorical Special Education (3)

    Information about the characteristics and education of children with mild/moderate disabilities. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 2100 or EDSP 5200 . Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 4420 - Methods of Cross-Categorical Special Education (3)

    Teaching methods, materials and curricula for educating students with mild/moderate disabilities. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 4385 . Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 4421 - Methods of Cross-Categorical Special Education I: Intellectual Disabilities/Other Heath Impairments (3)

    Strategies for addressing general problems in teaching students with Intellectual Disabilities and Other Heath Impairments in Cross-Categorical and other settings, including planning, materials and methods used. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program and EDSP 4385 . Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 4422 - Methods of Cross Categorical Disabilities II: Learning Disabilities (3)

    Characteristics, etiologies, definitions, legislation and issues related to the identification of and educational planning for individuals with learning disabilities. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program and EDSP 4385 . Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 4423 - Methods of Cross-Categorical Special Education III: Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (3)

    Strategies for addressing general problems in teaching students with emotional and/or behavioral disorders in cross categorical and other settings including planning, materials and methods used. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program and EDSP 4385 . Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 4440 - Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Early Childhood Special Education (3)

    The teaching methods and curricula used for educating young children with special needs. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program, EDSP 4320 , and EDSP 4370 . Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 4450 - Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Students with Autism and Developmental Disabilities II (3)

    Advanced teaching methodologies and curricula used in learning programs for individuals with severe forms of Autism Spectrum Disorders and individuals with severe Developmental Disabilities. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 4330  and Admission to Teacher Education Program. Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 4620 - Evaluation of Abilities and Achievement (3)

    Instruction in interpretation of individualized intelligence tests, formal and informal diagnostic procedures, and in prescriptive instruction. A directed clinical experience in the diagnostic assessment process for Individual Education Programs is required. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 2100 or EDSP 5200 . An additional fee is associated with this course. Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 4700 - IEP and the Law (3)

    Administrative procedures and policies needed in establishing a program of special education. Special emphasis is given to compliance with state and federal law. A directed clinical experience in the theory, process, and practice of IEP writing is included. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 4620  and admission to the Teacher Education Program, or graduate status, or speech pathology major. Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 5000 - Topics in Special Education (1-3)

    Assists graduate students in researching current issues and trends in special education. May be repeated with a different focus for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate major in special education or instructor consent. Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 5100 - Introduction to Graduate Study in Special Education (3)

    Current and future issues in special education, tools of inquiry, role of the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards, scholarly writing, professional ethics and development. Prerequisite(s): Bachelor of Science in Special Education or equivalent
  

  • EDSP 5200 - Advanced Education of the Exceptional Child (3)

    Legal issues, identification and teaching of children with diverse learning needs. Differentiated instruction and evidence-based best practices will be stressed. Prerequisite(s): Graduate status. Professional Education Course
    This is a professional education course.
  

  • EDSP 5350 - Evaluation of Students with Disabilities (3)

    Experience utilizing individual intelligence tests, informal and formal assessments and prescriptive teaching with emphasis on developing IEPs. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 4620  or instructor consent. An additional fee is associated with this course.
 

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