4 credits Provides an in-depth practicum experience in curricular concentration areas; increases students’ competence in understanding and dealing with multicultural issues, including issues related to rural practice, social and economic justice, and the use of evidence-based practice; students’ demonstrate therapeutic or clinical social work practices reflecting a variety of theoretical bases.
2 credits Provides practical research skills needed to complete an evaluation of interventions in institutional, community, and rural mental health, addiction, and health care settings. Focus on data collection and analysis of the proposal submitted last semester. Students are expected to complete their research project and present in written and oral format.
4 credits Placement continued from Clinical Practicum I; continued identification and examination of significant practice and professional issues; increase competence dealing with multicultural issues, rural practice, and the use of evidence-based practice; demonstration of a commitment to life-long learning as social workers; continued development of therapeutic or clinical social work practices.
Required culminating project enables students to critically examine, integrate and apply their learning throughout the MSW program. Students conduct a critical case-based analysis on a pressing rural social work issue determined by faculty for study each year.
3 credits Study of the formation of speech sounds in the Spanish language. Intensive practice in pronunciation with an emphasis on articulation, rhythm, and intonation. Includes study of dialectal variation and application for language teaching.
3 credits Systematic translation of contemporary literary, cultural, and technical texts from Spanish into English and from English into Spanish, including analysis of corresponding grammatical, stylistic, and semantic problems.
1-3 credits Studies in Spanish language, literature, or culture, with topics changing from semester to semester according to the needs and interests of the students.
Repeatable May be repeated for credit under different topics.
3 credits Study of the precepts of Spanish prescriptive grammar. Structural analysis of contemporary Spanish usage to illustrate the developing character of the language and its relationship to the norms established by grammarians.
3 credits Individualized study in an area of Spanish language, literature, or culture, the topic to be determined by the academic and professional needs of the students in a given semester.
Repeatable May be repeated for credit under a different topic.
SPED 526 - The Exceptional Learner in the Regular Classroom
3 credits An overview course dealing with the various exceptional learners who might be mainstreamed into the regular educational program, both elementary and secondary. Emphasis will be on understanding exceptional learners as well as cooperative roles which educators must jointly fill in providing an appropriate education for exceptional learners.
3 credits The nature and theory of intelligence and its measurement. Group tests are surveyed and practice with some of them is required. An introduction is given to several individual tests of intelligence.
3-6 credits Teaching under the supervision of an experienced teacher and University personnel. Focus is on the development and strengthening of teaching skills.
Cross-listed (Also listed as Curriculum, Instruction, and Media Technology 601 and Elementary Education 601.)
3 credits Practical methodology and individualizing instruction utilizing learning packets, unit plans, and prescriptions for academic and behavioral intervention for the disabled.
SPED 603 - Teaching the Curriculum to the Exceptional Child
3 credits General and specific teaching techniques for developing educational programs for children with impairments in learning. Communication and arithmetic skills are stressed.
Prerequisites 601 or concurrent enrollment and permission of the instructor.
SPED 604 - Instructional Materials for the Exceptional Child
3 credits Effective utilization of instructional media with the exceptional child. Methods of examining commercially produced teaching materials. Techniques for modification and preparing teacher-made materials.
Prerequisites 601 and permission of the instructor.
3 credits An introduction to the field of learning disabilities. Various theories and rationales will be presented. The student will be introduced to a number of diagnostic and remedial procedures.
Prerequisites 601 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
SPED 606 - Evaluation and Remediation of Learning Disabilities
3 credits Utilization of evaluation data will be discussed. A number of teacher-administered tests will be presented. Based upon relevant evaluation procedures, appropriate remedial programs will be presented.
Prerequisites 601, 605, or equivalent, and permission of instructor.
SPED 607 - Diversity and Disability in Today’s Schools
3 credits A study of diversity and disability in the classroom. Emphasis on how teachers must accommodate diverse students in the learning environment. Techniques on creating a classroom environment in group diversity and individual uniqueness are recognized and celebrated. Includes integration of national and state standards into planning to teach diverse learners.
Note Field experience integrated with pedagogical knowledge of teaching.
3 credits Experiences in an educational setting guided by seminar discussions.
Prerequisites Basic Special Education and Major Exceptionality courses, permission of the instructor.
Note Offered as 609A Learning Disabilities; 609B Mild Mental Handicaps; 609D Emotional Handicaps. Students must request one semester prior to the actual field placement.
3 credits Fundamental factors involved in mental sub normality, with emphasis upon theory, etiology, and education of the various types of mental retardation.
SPED 615 - Prevocational and Vocational Educational Program for the Mentally Retarded
3 credits Consideration of the social and vocational interests and abilities of the handicapped, with emphasis on the mentally retarded and physically disabled.
SPED 622 - Strategies in Reading and Language Arts
3 credits Strategies for teaching students with disabilities including strategies in reading, writing, and other language arts areas. This course includes a practicum component.
3 credits The application and use of both electronic and non electronic forms of assistive technology. Case management, assessment, intervention strategies, and instructional uses of assistive technology are included.
Characteristics, eligibility determination procedures, learning needs, and schools’ approaches to meeting the needs of students with high incidence disabilities by classroom teachers and specialists.
For teachers and other professionals who are in collaborative situations. Situations, settings, approaches, and problem solving will be presented. Examples of a variety of approaches, with application to particular settings will be incorporated throughout the course. This course may include a practicum requirement.
3 credits A culminating course that provides instruction in action research in special education, and requires the student to participate in action research as demonstrated by an action research project. Students will gain knowledge in adapting curriculum using UDL principles. Field experience and instructor consent required.
3 credits This course introduces the anatomy and function of the eye, pathologies of the eye, and related functional and educational implications. Enrollment by program permission only.
Note SPED 651 is a hybrid blackboard course. Attendance is mandatory at weekend seminars and face-to-face classes as arranged.
SPED 652 - Programs and Services for Individuals with Visual Impairments
3 credits This course provides an overview of the rules, regulations, and procedures within the blind/low vision field and emphasizes the developmental characteristics of learners. Enrollment by program permission only.
Note SPED 652 is a hybrid blackboard course. Attendance is mandatory at weekend seminars and face-to-face classes as arranged.
SPED 653 - Communication Skills for Individuals with Visual Impairments
3 credits The course focuses on learning to read and write in literary braille and provides an introduction to Nemeth and other specialty braille codes as well as discussions on braille literacy instruction. Enrollment by program permission only.
Note SPED 653 is a hybrid blackboard course. Attendance is mandatory at weekend seminars and face-to-face classes as arranged.
SPED 654 - Instructional Accommodations for Individuals with Visual Impairment
3 credits This course includes strategies for planning, teaching, adapting and assessing curriculum in content areas for students with visual impairments, including those with other exceptionalities. Familiarity with appropriate assessment techniques along with interpretation and use of assessment results is emphasized. Enrollment by program permission only.
Note SPED 654 is a hybrid blackboard course. Attendance is mandatory at weekend seminars and face-to-face classes as arranged.
3 credits The purpose of this course is to learn basic indoor orientation and mobility (O&M) techniques and sighted guide strategies with a focus on acquisition of pre-requisite skills for O&M. Enrollment by program permission only.
Note SPED 655 is a hybrid blackboard course. Attendance is mandatory at weekend seminars and face-to-face classes as arranged.
SPED 656 - Directed Experiences in Visual Impairment
1 credits This course allows students to choose, with the approval of the course instructor, areas of study within the blind/low vision field for their experiences, providing opportunities to observe and interact with other professionals. Enrollment by program permission only.
Note Attendance is mandatory at all assigned experiences.
3 credits Methods of selection and placement, requirements of personnel, in-service training of teachers, problems of supervision, and problems of relationships of special to regular classes.
SPED 685 - Grant Development and Program Evaluation
3 credits This course provides students with the necessary skills to develop and submit grants to state agencies, federal agencies, and private foundations, and to evaluate existing or proposed programs.
1-3 credits This course is devoted to the study of advanced topics in special education, such as: a) secondary level academic programming, b) professional issues, c) consultation strategies, d) special education law, and e) early childhood special education.
Repeatable May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
3 credits This course focuses on fundamental theories and practices in the field of sport management and recreation. Students critically analyze and evaluate the development of sport management as a profession. Content includes discussion on how sport relates to business, society, economics, education, and the media.
3 credits This course has been developed primarily for the graduate student in sport management. It familiarizes the student with scholarly research in the field of sport management including terminology, techniques, and reading, understanding, and interpreting published evaluative reports or articles found in professional publications.
3 credits This course has been developed to introduce students to the theories, principles, and applications of community based comprehensive planning of park and recreation areas, and sport venues. It includes current practices in planning, design, and development. There will be field trips to various types of facilities.
3 credits An exploration of contemporary administrative and leadership theory as well as the dimensions of management in the sport sector. The course investigates contemporary administrative theory and practice with applications to the private, public, and not-for-profit sport and recreation organization.
3 credits This is an applications course designed to assist the students in applying financial theories and methods to the sport industry. The students are exposed to basic economic principles, financial principles, budgeting methods, revenue streams, financial accountability, and fundraising.
3 credits This course has been designed to assist the sports professional in developing a risk management program which identifies, evaluates, and controls loss to property, clients, employees, and the public. Further, students are exposed to many legal concepts impacting sport.
3 credits This course focuses on marketing, promotion, and public relations for recreation and sport. The course defines recreation and sport marketing and discusses traditional and mainstream marketing concepts as well as addresses the issues of promotion, advertising, telemarketing, public relations, and publicity.
3 credits The study of collegiate recreational sports (informal, intramural, extramural, and club sports) including the historical developments, philosophical foundations, programming approaches, and administrative processes unique to a collegiate setting.
3 credits This course is designed to enable students to experience on-the-job training and begin developing a network for future job opportunities. Students with an undergraduate degree in sport management and an internship are encouraged, but not required, to complete a second internship.
3 credits This course is a graduate seminar examining the role of moral leadership in the field of sport management. Attention is given to the process of leadership and how leadership contributes to organizational effectiveness. Focus is on how ethical principles may be applied to current issues in sport.
3 credits This course is an in-depth examination of current issues relating to management in sport. Students study current issues through research of current periodicals, on-site visitations to sport agencies, interviews with practicing professionals, and guest speakers.
3 credits This course is a research seminar examining organizational structure and policy analysis in the field of sport management. Attention is given to how policies are developed and implemented by sport governing bodies. The focus is on current issues in amateur, intercollegiate, and professional sport.
3 credits This course focuses on sport communication and media relations. Students examine various aspects of sport communication and media relations. Further, students develop a sport communication plan as well as a sport media relations plan
3 credits The nature and theory of intelligence and its measurement. Group tests are surveyed and practice with some of them is required. An introduction is given to several individual tests of intelligence.
SPSY 600 - Foundational and Historical Issues of School Psychology
3 credits As an introduction to school psychology, the course focuses on the fundamentals of psychometrics, the history of the profession, and the role of school psychologists. It provides an overview of the operation of schools. Topics include assessment fundamentals, historical, ethical, and legal issues, and school psychologists as data-based problem solvers.
3 credits The purpose of this course is to provide training in the theory, administration, scoring and interpretation of cognitive assessment measures for early childhood and school-aged populations. Emphasis is placed on cognitive theory and its implications for addressing the learning needs of school-aged children and youth.
SPSY 667 - Preschool Psychoeducational Assessment and Intervention
3 credits Provides instruction in psychoeducational assessment and intervention with a primary emphasis on academic difficulties and educational disabilities. The course emphasizes assessment and treatment models that are responsive to children and families from diverse cultural groups. Special attention is given to (a) accuracy of administration and interpretation of psychological assessment procedures via written and oral reports and (b) development of intervention techniques for academic and behavioral deficits.
3 credits This course is designed to train students in assessment and identification of, and intervention for academic difficulties. The course introduces procedures of test administration, intervention planning, evidence-based intervention implementation, and intervention evaluation in the areas of reading, mathematics, and written language.
SPSY 671 - Practicum in Reading and Social/Emotional Interventions
3 credits This course is designed to develop assessment, intervention, and consultation skills in advanced graduate students. Skills will be developed through supervised work with children, adolescents, and adults in school and clinic settings.
SPSY 678 - Practicum in Psychoeducational Interventions
1 credits The aim of this course is to provide practicum experience working with children and adolescents with behavioral, emotional, and/or learning difficulties in home, school, clinic, and community settings.
Prerequisites Consent of instructor.
Repeatable May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.
SPSY 681 - Systems Level Change and the Implementation of Educational Innovations
This course will develop knowledge and skills related to systems-change, program evaluation, and consultation. Students will learn strategies to plan, facilitate, implement, and evaluate systems-level change and improvement activities for accountability and performance purposes. An emphasis will be placed upon organizations such as school systems, agencies, and organizations.
SPSY 682 - Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Theory and Assessment
3 credits This course provides instruction in social, emotional, and behavioral theory and assessment. Content emphasizes cognitive and affective bases of behavior, accuracy of administration and interpretation of psychological assessment procedures via written and oral reports, and consideration of diversity in selecting, administering, and interpreting assessment instruments.
Prerequisites SPSY 600. Permission of the instructor is required.
SPSY 683 - Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Intervention
3 credits This course introduces intervention techniques for social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties of children and adolescents, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice. Using assessment data to plan, implement, and monitor treatment effectiveness in home, school, and community settings is emphasized.
Prerequisites SPSY 682. Permission of the instructor is required.