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Acct 2311
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ACCT 2311 Principles of Accounting I
Description: Introductory course in financial accounting which includes the concept of accounting as the primary information system for decision-making. Bacic accounting procedures including how to analyze, record, summarize, report, and interpret financial transactio

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ACCT 2312 Principles of Accounting II
Description: Introductory course in financial accounting for business organizations other than individual proprietorships. The more complex Statement of Cash Flows is presented as an additional formal financial statement. Management accounting concepts are explored including cost accounting and various management accounting analyses.

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Acct 3099
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ACCT 3312 Intermediate Accounting II
Description: Expanded financial accounting theory, concepts, and accounting applications involved in accounting for current and long-term liabilities, stockholders equity, operations, and financial measurement and disclosure. This course continues the theory preparation required for more advanced accounting courses.

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ACCT 3313 Cost Accounting
Description: Detailed study of the primary management accouting application of cost accounting as it relates to manufacturing and other business organizations. Job order and process costing systems are presented along with the theory of costs and various approaches to cost allocation.

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ACCT 3313 Cost Accounting
Description: Detailed study of the primary management accounting application of cost accounting as it relates to manufacturing and other business organizations. Job order and process costing systems are presented along with the theory of costs and various approaches to cost allocation.

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ACCT 3313 Cost Accounting
Description: Detailed study of the primary management accouting application of cost accounting as it relates to manufacturing and other business organizations. Job order and process costing systems are presented along with the theory of costs and various approaches to cost allocation.

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ACCT 3315 Federal income taxation of individuals applicable to personal, business, and property transactions.
Description: Federal income taxation of individuals applicable to personal, business, and property transactions. Basic taxation principles and procedures are presented for the reporting, payment, administration, and enforcement aspects of federal taxation.

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Acct 3320
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ACCT 4316 Corporate & Partnership Income Tax
Description: Federal income taxation of partnerships, corporations, and estates and trusts is presented. Miscellaneous other federal taxes are presented for familiarization. This course is an accelerated study of the theory and process of feederal taxation of organizations other than individuals.

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ACCT 4317 Advanced Accounting
Description: A detailed study of financial accounting theory external reporting with an emphasis on business combinations, international accounting, SEC reporting requirements of publicity listed companies, and partnerships issues.

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ACCT 6310 Business Reporting & Finance
Description: An review of current financial reporting practices from the user’s perspective. Emphasis is placed on interpretation, analysis, and the interrelationships of financial statement information. Comparisons are made with current U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and various international practices. In addition, the course provides foundational knowledge of corporate financial practices.

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ART 1301 Drawing I
Description: Exploration of drawing media to develop perceptual skills & techniques based on the art elements.

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ART 1302 Design I
Description: A basic study in line, shape, plane, volume, texture, value, color, and space using various media.

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ART 1311 Drawing II
Description: Continuing development of drawing and perceptual skills with more emphasis on personal idea development.

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ART 1311 Drawing II
Description: Continuing development of drawing and perceptual skills with more emphasis on personal idea development.

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ART 2301 Drawing III
Description: Figure drawing. Continued emphasis on perceptual and technical skills using the human figure as a basis for artistic expression.

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ART 2301 Drawing III
Description: Figure drawing. Continued emphasis on perceptual and technical skills using the human figure as a basis for artistic expression.

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ART 2302 Design II
Description: Continuation of Design I with emphasis on three-dimensional concepts.

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ART 2303 Computers and Art
Description: An introduction in the use of computers for art students who are preparing for professional art careers. Included are word processing and database techniques, use of the web, and introduction to desktop publishing software.

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ART 2306 Art History Survey I
Description: Survey of the history of art from prehistoric times through the medieval world.

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ART 2307 Art History Survey II
Description: Survey of art history from the Italian/Northern Renaissance into the 19th century.

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ART 2321 Introduction to Graphic Design
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ART 2352 Survey of Advertising
Description: A broad survey of advertising focusing on design theory, terminology, technology, and techniques. Emphasis on conceptual development of advertising design through class assignments. Field trips to local advertising agencies.

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ART 3301 Advanced Figure Drawing
Description: Advanced exploration of drawing the human figure using a variety of drawing media and expressionistic approaches. Conceptual development and personal statement will be stressed.

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ART 3310 Digital Portfolio
Description: This course is designed to accommodate students' coursework in the departmental disciplines in order to organize and present student achievement and archive their work for future reference in relation to graduate school and/or employment.

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ART 3313 Oil Painting
Description: Introduction to Oil Painting. Includes canvas construction and preparation, impasto and glazing techniques, color theory, and conceptual development.

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ART 3314 Printmaking I
Description: An introduction to relief and intaglio methods. Basic black/white and color techniques will be explored.

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ART 3315 Sculpture I
Description: Development of three-dimensional form structures studying continuation of line and planar changes.

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ART 3320 Photoshop for the Graphic Designer
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ART 3322 Illustration
Description: Exploration of contemporary directions in illustration and experimentation with both natural and digital drawing and painting media.

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ART 3323 Acrylic Painting
Description: Introduction to Acrylic Painting. Development of the basic skills of acrylic painting and airbrush on a variety of surfaces. Conceptual development and personal expression are stressed through assigned problems.

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ART 3324 Acrylic Painting
Description: An introduction to lithography and silkscreen printmaking methods. Basic black/white and color techniques will be explored.

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ART 3325 Sculpture II
Description: Study of animal, human, and free forms in stone.

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ART 3330 Computer Vector Animation
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ART 3333 Watercolor Painting
Description: Development of basic to advanced skills in transparent painting. Conceptual development and personal expression are stressed through assigned problems.

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ART 3352 Typography and Brand Identity
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ART 4306 20th Century Art History
Description: A survey of art of the western world from Impressionism to the present, with emphasis after the 19th century.

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ART 4308 History of Graphic Designt
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ART 4313 Advanced Painting
Description: Individual choices of painting media. Advanced study in methods of pictorial organization, presentation, and expressionistic possibilities. May be repeated twice when studio problems vary.

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ART 4325 Creative Web Design
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ART 4330 Computer 3D Animation
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ART 4330 Computer 3D Animation
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ART 4360 Professional Practices Seminar
Description: An introduction, discussion and hands-on response to topics relevant to post-graduate experiences. Includes processing the student’s current artistic works into formats suitable for senior or one-person exhibits and a professional portfolio system. Other topics include resumes, artist’s statements,

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ART 4389 Graphic Design Internship
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ART 4389 Internship
Description: Application of skills and theory in on-thejob situations at a business selected in cooperation with the instructor. The intern will be assigned an on-site supervisor in the student’s area of interest, such as graphic design, graphic production, computer graphics, photography, advertising, illustration, design, and museum/gallery curation/exhibition assistantship. A minimum of 100 on the job hours is required.

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ART 4399
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ART 4399 Special Topics in Art History
Description: About 10 hours preliminary lectures precede on-site travel to selected European countries, usually for two consecutive weeks, with daily journals and advanced level term papers completed upon return.

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BASD 3305 Business Ethics
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BASD 4307 Business Policy
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BIBL 1301 Old Testament Survey
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BIBL 1301 Old Testament Survey
Description: Introductory survey of the Old Testament. Emphasis is placed upon the foundational issues of Old Testament history and interpretation. Brief consideration is given to the entire Old Testament

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BIBL 1301 Old Testament Survey
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BIBL 1301 Old Testament Survey
Description: Introductory survey of the Old Testament. Emphasis is placed upon the foundational issues of Old Testament history and interpretation. Brief consideration is given to the entire Old Testament

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BIBL 1301 Old Testament Survey
Description: Introductory survey of the Old Testament. Emphasis is placed upon the foundational issues of Old Testament history and interpretation. Brief consideration is given to the entire Old Testament

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BIBL 1301 Old Testament Survey
Description: Introductory survey of the Old Testament. Emphasis is placed upon the foundational issues of Old Testament history and interpretation. Brief consideration is given to the entire Old Testament

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BIBL 1301 Old Testament Survey
Description: Introductory survey of the Old Testament. Emphasis is placed upon the foundational issues of Old Testament history and interpretation. Brief consideration is given to the entire Old Testament

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BIBL 1301 Old Testament Survey
Description: Introductory survey of the Old Testament. Emphasis is placed upon the foundational issues of Old Testament history and interpretation. Brief consideration is given to the entire Old Testament

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BIBL 1301 Old Testament Survey
Description: Introductory survey of the Old Testament. Emphasis is placed upon the foundational issues of Old Testament history and interpretation. Brief consideration is given to the entire Old Testament

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BIBL 1302 New Testament Survey
Description: Introductory survey of the New Testament. Emphasis is placed upon the life and teachings of Jesus in the Gospels and upon the expansion of early Christianity in Acts. The teachings of the Pauline Epistles and the General Epistles and Revelation are also considered.

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BIBL 1302 New Testament Survey
Description: Introductory survey of the New Testament. Emphasis is placed upon the life and teachings of Jesus in the Gospels and upon the expansion of early Christianity in Acts. The teachings of the Pauline Epistles and the General Epistles and Revelation are also considered.

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BIBL 1302 New Testament Survey
Description: Introductory survey of the New Testament. Emphasis is placed upon the life and teachings of Jesus in the Gospels and upon the expansion of early Christianity in Acts. The teachings of the Pauline Epistles and the General Epistles and Revelation are also considered.

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BIBL 1302 New Testament Survey
Description: Introductory survey of the New Testament. Emphasis is placed upon the life and teachings of Jesus in the Gospels and upon the expansion of early Christianity in Acts. The teachings of the Pauline Epistles and the General Epistles and Revelation are also considered.

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BIBL 1302 New Testament Survey
Description: Introductory survey of the New Testament. Emphasis is placed upon the life and teachings of Jesus in the Gospels and upon the expansion of early Christianity in Acts. The teachings of the Pauline Epistles and the General Epistles and Revelation are also considered.

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BIBL 1302 New Testament Survey
Description: Introductory survey of the New Testament. Emphasis is placed upon the life and teachings of Jesus in the Gospels and upon the expansion of early Christianity in Acts. The teachings of the Pauline Epistles and the General Epistles and Revelation are also considered.

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BIBL 1302 New Testament Survey
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BIBL 1302 New Testament Survey
Description: Introductory survey of the New Testament. Emphasis is placed upon the life and teachings of Jesus in the Gospels and upon the expansion of early Christianity in Acts. The teachings of the Pauline Epistles and the General Epistles and Revelation are also considered.

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BIBL 1302 New Testament Survey
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BIBL 2331 Methods in Biblical Interpret
Description: Introduction to Biblical analysis, canonicity, transmission, and interpretation.

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BIBL 4099 History of Biblical Interpretation
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BIBL 4099 Religion and Literature
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BIBL 4099 Seventeenth-Century Biblical Interpretation
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BIBL 4302 Old Testament Historical Books
Description: Intensive study of the books of the historical booksof the Old Testament: Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah. Attention is given to the background, content, and interpretation of each book.

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BIBL 4303 Old Testament Prophets
Description: Intensive study of the books of the literary prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekial, and the twelve minor prophets. Attention is given to the background, content, and interpretation of each book.

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BIBL 4304 The Pentateuch
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BIBL 5314 General Epistles and Revelation
Description: Study of the historical background, the books, and central ideas of Hebrews, James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2, & 3 John, Jude and Revelation.

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BIBL 6203 Preaching from the Old Testament
Description: Advanced course in preaching from the Old Testament, focusing on the discovery of texts for preaching and their use in sermon development. Course may consider the Old Testament as a whole or a smaller part such as the prophets or Psalms. May be taken as either a 2-hour or 3-hour course.

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BIBL 6211 Preaching from the New Testament
Description: Advanced course in preaching from the New Testament, focusing on the discovery of texts for preaching and their use in sermon development. Course may consider the New Testament as a whole or a smaller part such as a Gospel, Acts, the Pauline Epistles, or the General Epistles.

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BIBL 6301 Old Testament Exegesis
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BIBL 6302 Old Testament Theology
Description: Major motifs and themes in the Old Testament. Analysis of attempts to write an Old Testament theology. Attention given to methodology and the problem of unity.

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BIBL 6305 Issues in Old Testament Interpretation
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BIBL 6310 Contemporary Issues in New Testament Interpretation
Description: Intensive study of the most urgent theological and methodological issues confronting the New Testament exegete with special consideration given to the issues confronting the present Christian community. May be repeated when issues to be studied are changed.

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BIBL 6311 Interpreting New Testament I
Description: Introduction to the interpretation of the New Testament focusting on background issues, interpretive methodologies, biblical content, and theological implications for the church.

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BIBL 6312 Interpreting the New Testament II
Description: Introduction to the interpretation of the New Testament focusing on background issues, interpretive methodologies, biblical content, and theological implications for the church.

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BIBL 6315 New Testament Exegesis
Description: Exegesis of a selected book of the New Testament in English (such as one of the Synoptic Gospels, John, Acts, Romans, or Hebrews). Attention will be given to analysis of form and content. Course may be repeated as the topic changes.

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BIBL 6331 Interpreting the Old Testament I
Description: Introduction to the interpretation of the Old Testament, focusing on background issues, interpretive methodologies, biblical content, and theological implications for the church.

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BIBL 6332 Interpreting the Old Testament II
Description: Introduction to the interpretation of the Old Testament, focusing on background issues, interpretive methodologies, biblical content, and theological implications for the church.

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BIBL 6335 Preaching from the Old Testament
Description: Advanced course in preaching from the Old Testament, focusing on the discovery of texts for preaching and their use in sermon development. Course may consider the Old Testament as a whole or a smaller part such as the prophets or Psalms. May be taken as either a 2-hour or 3-hour course.

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BIBL 6335 Preaching from the Old Testament
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BIBL 6399 Special Topics
Description: Study of a selected topic in church history. May be repeated as topic changes.

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BIOL 1120 General Zoology Laboratory
Description: Laboratory course providing an introduction to the study of invertebrates and vertebrates emphasizing morphology, physiology, behavior and ecology of individuals and populations. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1320 is required unless waived by the student’s advisor.

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BIOL 1120 General Zoology Lab
Description: Laboratory course providing an introduction to the study of invertebrates and vertebrates emphasizing morphology, physiology, behavior and ecology of individuals and populations. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1320 is required unless waived by the student’s advisor.

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BIOL 1120 General Zoology Laboratory
Description: Laboratory course providing an introduction to the study of invertebrates and vertebrates emphasizing morphology, physiology, behavior and ecology of individuals and populations. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1320 is required unless waived by the student’s advisor.

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BIOL 1121 Plant Biology Laboratory
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BIOL 1301 Modern Concepts in Biology
Description: This course presents the application of the scientific method in the biological sciences at the introductory level. Designed for non-majors, the emphasis of this course will be in the area of expertise of the professor.

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BIOL 1320 General Zoology
Description: An introduction to the study of invertebrates and vertebrates, emphasizing morphology, physiology, behavior, and ecology of individuals and populations. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1120 is required unless waived by the student’s advisor. This course is designed for students majoring or minoring in biology. (Not intended for core requirement for non-science majors and minors.)

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BIOL 1320 General Zoology
Description: An introduction to the study of invertebrates and vertebrates, emphasizing morphology, physiology, behavior, and ecology of individuals and populations. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1120 is required unless waived by the student’s advisor. This course is designed for students majoring or minoring in biology. (Not intended for core requirement for non-science majors and minors.)

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BIOL 1321 Plant Biology
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BIOL 1401 Life Science
Description: A study of the fundamental concepts of biology with special application to man. This is a one-semester course designed to serve as an option to satisfy the core requirement in natural science.

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BIOL 1401 Life Science
Description: A study of the fundamental concepts of biology with special application to man. This is a one- semester course designed to serve as an option to satisfy the core requirement in natural science.

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BIOL 2020 Intro to Cell Bio Recitation Lab
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BIOL 2020 Introduction to Cell Biology Recitation Lab
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BIOL 2101 Intro to Physical Therapy
Description: Introductory study of professions and professional education for students interested in any of the health sciences with emphasis on physical therapy; includes an overview of the duties, responsibilities and education of physical therapists. A major focus of the course will be presentations by physical therapists and visits to health care facilities.

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BIOL 2402 Human Anatomy/Physiology I
Description: Structure and function of the human body. Systems covered include integumentary, muscular, skeletal and nervous. This first course will introduce materials in histology, cytology, and body chemistry.

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BIOL 2403 Human Anatomy/Physiology II
Description: Structure and function of the human body. Systems covered include circulatory, respiratory, immune, digestive, urinary, reproductive, and endocrine.

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BIOL 2405 Public Health Microbiology
Description: Fundamental principles and procedures of bacteriology are emphasized in regard to disease- producing organisms. Organism characteristics, culture, and control are also included. May not be counted toward a major or minor in biology.

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BIOL 2420 Intro. to Cell Biology
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BIOL 2420 Introduction to Cell Biology
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BIOL 3099 Drugs and Society
Description: Field or laboratory studies of biological material. Emphasis is to be placed in the area of research of the professor teaching the course.

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BIOL 3099 Drugs and Society
Description: Field or laboratory studies of biological material. Emphasis is to be placed in the area of research of the professor teaching the course.

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BIOL 3307 Nutrition
Description: A study of the biochemical role of the various food substances essential to good nutrition. Practical experience will be provided in planning diets for persons of different ages and different needs.

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BIOL 3307 Nutrition
Description: A study of the biochemical role of the various food substances essential to good nutrition. Practical experience will be provided in planning diets for persons of different ages and different needs.

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BIOL 3312 Statistical Methods
Description: Descriptive and inferential statistics for students in education, social science, and natural science as well as in mathematics. Topics to be discussed will include measures of central tendencies, probability, estimations and predictions, variance and correlation. May be counted toward a mathematics major or minor only by students seeking teacher certification in mathematics or by students who are minoring in mathematics on the BBS degree.

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BIOL 3410 General Ecology
Description: A survey of the relationships of animals and plants to each other and to their environments.

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BIOL 3410 General Ecology
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BIOL 3411 Genetics
Description: The fundamental principles of heredity and the operation and significance of genes in plant, animal, and human populations are reviewed.

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BIOL 3416 Adv Vertebrate Biology
Description: A survey of the phylogeny, life history, & behavior of vertebrates. Field & laboratory investigations of vertebrate ecology, natural history, & phylogeny will be undertaken.

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BIOL 3417 General Physiology
Description: Functions of living systems with both theoretical and laboratory investigations. Major emphasis is placed on mammals.

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BIOL 3418 Advanced Human Anatomy
Description: An in-depth study of structures of the human body incorporating both gross & microscopic coverage of major body systems.

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BIOL 3420 General Microbiology
Description: The biology of microorganisms with an emphasis on bacterial morphology, physiology, & genetics. Topics in applied microbiology, immunology & virology are introduced.

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BIOL 3421 Advanced Botany
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BIOL 4099 Applications in Biotechnology
Description: Special Topics in biology that meet a special student need. The course may be repeated as different subject matter is taught.

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BIOL 4099 Medical Botany
Description: Special Topics in biology that meet a special student need. The course may be repeated as different subject matter is taught.

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BIOL 4099 Insects and Human Interactions
Description: Special Topics in biology that meet a special student need. The course may be repeated as different subject matter is taught.

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BIOL 4099 Adaptation and Phylogeny
Description: Special Topics in biology that meet a special student need. The course may be repeated as different subject matter is taught.

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BIOL 4099 Applications in Biotechnology
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BIOL 4104 Seminar in Biology
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BIOL 4104 Seminar in Biology
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BIOL 4104 Seminar of Biology
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BIOL 4104 Seminar in Biology
Description: Papers & discussion on subjects of biological interest.

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BIOL 4330 Molecular Biology
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BIOL 4330 Molecular Biology
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BIOL 4330 Molecular Biology
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BIOL 4455 Adaptation and Phylogeny
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BSAD 1300 Introduction to Business
Description: Presents a broad introdution to the functioning of business enterprises within the U.S. economic framework. Introduces ecomonic systems, essential elements of business organization, operations management, human resource management, marketing, finance, and risk management. Develops business vocabulary.

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BSAD 2302 Business Statistics
Description: Business uses of statistical methods in decision- making including probability distributions, sampling, tests of significance, quality control, and correlation and regression analysis.

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BSAD 2304 Quantitative Business Analysis
Description: Study and application of quantitative tools useful for decision-making in business and economics, including optimization techniques, time series and trend analysis, demand forecasting, and production management.

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BSAD 3303 Business Law I
Description: An introduction to the legal environment of business: courts and procedures, torts, contracts, warranties, product liability, and the Uniform Commercial Code.

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BSAD 3310 Personal Finance
Description: A study of the financial considerations of the individual and family. Topics covered include budgeting, personal credit financing, taxation, insurance, savings, investments and retirement planning.

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BSAD 4370 Internship in Accounting
Description: The student will gain practical, degree-related experience applying to an employment situation the principles & procedures learned in the classroom. Some internship situations may be non-paid. Grade of (S) satisfactory or (U) unsatisfactory only. Internships may be counted only as advanced general electives or advanced business electives.

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BSAD 4371 Internship in Computer Science
Description: The student will gain practical, degree-related experience by applying to an employment situation the principles & procedures learned in the classroom. Some internship situation may be non-paid. Grade of (S) satisfactory or (U) unsatisfactory only. Internships may be counted only as advanced general electives or advanced business electives.

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BSAD 4372 Internship in Economics
Description: The student will gain practical, degree-related experience by applying to an employment situation the principles & procedures learned in the classroom. Some internship situation may be non-paid. Grade of (S) satisfactory or (U) unsatisfactory only. Internships may be counted only as advanced general electives or advanced business electives.

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BSAD 4373 Internship in Finance
Description: The student will gain practical, degree-related experience by applying to an employment situation the principles & procedures learned in the classroom. Some internship counted only as advanced general electives or advanced business electives.

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BSAD 4376 Internship in Management
Description: The student will gain practical, degree-related experience by applying to an employment situation the principles & procedures learned in the classroom. Some internship situations may be non-paid. Grade of (S) satisfactory or (U) unsatisfactory only. Internships may be counted only as advanced general electives or advanced business electives.

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BSAD 4377 Internship in Finance
Description: The student will gain practical, degree-related experience by applying to an employment situation the principles & procedures learned in the classroom. Some internship counted only as advanced general electives or advanced business electives.

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BSAD 6330 Legal & Ethical Issues
Description: An exploration of the legal environment of business, including coverage of traditional common law subjects such as contracts, property, and torts as well as laws and regulations governing advertising and sales, human resource management, and business formation. Each of these areas also present ethical issues which the course will cover alongside the legal issues, providing exposure to the major ethical theories and their application.

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BSAD 6355 Entrepreneurial Strategy
Description: Designed to introduce other courses and to meet special needs of individual students. Offered as needed. May be repeated when topic is changed.

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CHEM 1301 Essentials of Chemistry I
Description: An introduction to the principles of inorganic chemistry. Number handling, solution chemistry, gas laws and the acid-base chemistry will be among the topics covered. This course may not be used to satisfy the degree requirements of science majors or minors.

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CHEM 1302 Essentials of Chemistry II
Description: An introduction to the principles of organic and biochemistry. Topics covered will include an introduction to organic chemistry, biologically important organic molecules, and metabolism. This course may not be used to satisfy the degree requirements of science majors or minors.

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CHEM 1310 General Chemistry I
Description: Consists of the treatment of the principles of chemistry. Included in the study are modern atomic theory, kinetic molecular theory, equilibrium, reaction rates, etc.

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CHEM 1311 General Chemistry II
Description: Consists of a study of the properties of the elements and their major compounds and qualitative inorganic analysis.

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CHEM 1311 General Chemistry II
Description: Consists of a study of the properties of the elements and their major compounds and qualitative inorganic analysis.

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CHEM 3402 Organic Chemistry II
Description: A study of principles of organic chemistry.

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CHEM 3411 Spectroscopy/Chromatography
Description: Theory and application of the principles of chromatography to analytical chemistry in both inorganic and organic systems.

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CHEM 4140 Individual Research
Description: Qualified students may elect individual work in a specialized field under supervision of faculty members. May be repeated for credit when nature of a problem requires or when a new problem is started.

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CHEM 4310 Biochemistry I
Description: Study of replication, transcription, and translation in prokaryotes and eukayotes as well as structure, properties and functions of proteins and enzymes.

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CHEM 4311 Biochemistry II
Description: Study of properties, functions and metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids. Metabolism of amino acids and nucleic acids will also be covered.

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CHEM 4312 Biochemical Techniques
Description: A laboratory course that presents methodology and instrumentation used to study biomolecules. Techniques for the purification and analysis of proteins as well as basic molecular biology will be presented.

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CHST 3321 Baptist History and Distinctives
Description: Study of the history, doctrine, and practice of Baptists. Recommended for all students; required of those on ministerial grant.

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CHST 4353 Christian History
Description: Study of the development and influence of Christianity in the world.

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CHST 4353 Christian History
Description: Study of the development and influence of Christianity in the world.

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CHST 5353 Christian History
Description: Study of the development and influence of Christianity in the world.

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CHST 6130
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CHST 6230 Baptist Heritage and Thought
Description: Examination of the historical and theological dimensions of distinctive marks of Baptists. Attention will be given to ways those distinctive effect ministry in a local church and how they can be communicated through a local church ministry.

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COHD 1300 Student Success Seminar
Description: A course designed to assist students in the successful transition to Hardin-Simmons University by providing academic, coping and relationship skills. Adaptation to all aspects of college life will be explored.

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COHD 1300 Student Success Seminar
Description: A course designed to assist students in the successful transition to Hardin-Simmons University by providing academic, coping and relationship skills. Adaptation to all aspects of college life will be explored.

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COHD 6310 Professional, Legal, and Ethical Responsibilities
Description: An introduction to the academic and professional discipline of counseling. A study of organizational patterns, administrative procedures, ethical standards, and legal responsibilities in providing counseling services in schools, community agencies, and private practice. A field experience is required in settings appropriate to the student’s educational goals.

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COHD 6315 Child and Adolescent Development
Description: The life span from conception to young adulthood is studied with emphasis on biological, intellectual, psycho-social, and moral development. Also included are drug education, human sexuality education, and understanding the culturally different.

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COHD 6320 Psychological Aspects of Gerontology
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COHD 6325 Advanced Educational Psychology
Description: This course includes theories of learning, motivation, classroom management, evaluation procedures, multicultural concepts, and effective planning for the exceptional learner.

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COHD 6330 Psychology of Mental Health
Description: This course includes a study of personality disorders and maladaptive behavior patterns. Emphases include recognizing causes and symptoms of adjustment problems, as well as learning preventive or remedial measures for dealing effectively with them. Included is a correlated study of the DSM-IV.

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COHD 6335 Professional Counseling I
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COHD 6340 Professional Counseling II
Description: A study of methodological approaches in counseling and psychotherapy with individuals. This course is designed to be a continuation of COHD 6335.

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COHD 6345 Group Counseling
Description: Procedures and dynamics in facilitating group counseling and psychotherapy. Included in the course are group counseling theories with emphasis upon techniques and application, ethical responsibilities of the counselor, and current trends in school and agency settings.

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COHD 6350 Cross Cultural Counseling I
Description: Developing counseling skills and strategies based on the special needs and characteristics of the culturally and ethnically different members of America’s heterogeneous population.

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COHD 6353 Cross-Cultural Counseling II
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COHD 6355 Substance Abuse Counseling
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COHD 6360 Career Counseling
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COHD 6365 Assessment in Professional Counseling I
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COHD 6370 Assessment in Professional Counseling II
Description: A study of the processes of selection, administration, scoring, and interpreting individual educational and intellectual assessment instruments. The course includes supervised practical experiences in the areas of test administration and interpretation, and preparation of written assessment reports.

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COHD 6370 Assessment in Professional Counseling II
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COHD 6375 Practicum in Counseling
Description: Designed to give the graduate student in Counseling and Human Development supervised practice in counseling. Field experiences are required.

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COMM 1301 Speech Communication
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COMM 1301 Introduction to Communication
Description: Theory and practive in interpersonal, group, and public speaking. Laboratory experiences in self-concept. group interaction, listening skills, public speaking, and verbal and non-verbal behavior.

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COMM 1301 Speech Communication
Description: Theory and practive in interpersonal, group, and public speaking. Laboratory experiences in self-concept. group interaction, listening skills, public speaking, and verbal and non-verbal behavior.

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COMM 1301 Speech Communication
Description: Theory and practive in interpersonal, group, and public speaking. Laboratory experiences in self-concept. group interaction, listening skills, public speaking, and verbal and non-verbal behavior.

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COMM 1301 Speech Communication
Description: Theory and practive in interpersonal, group, and public speaking. Laboratory experiences in self-concept. group interaction, listening skills, public speaking, and verbal and non-verbal behavior.

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COMM 1302 Communication for Teachers
Description: Theory and practice of fundamentals of speech communication as applied to formal and informal instructional situations; designed to meet the needs of prospective teachers. May be substituted for COMM 1301 for students in professional education.

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COMM 1380 Survey of Mass Media
Description: A historical survey of mass communication designed to acquait the student with the development and impact of media communication and its technologies on American society.

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COMM 1386 History of Broadcast Media
Description: Study of the history and development of radio and television media with units on technology, regulation, programming, advertising, management, and production.

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COMM 2101 Media Workshop
Description: Provides experience and practice in audio, video, and graphic production for advertising, public relations, and organizational communication purposes. Students learn digital technology for recording, storage, and retrieval of electronic media messages and the proper format for purposes of effective communication. Studio and field production for campus and community events is included.

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COMM 2182 Publications Workshop
Description: Practical experience on the HSU Brand or the HSU Bronco. Reporting, writing, or editing assignments under supervision of faculty advidor. May be repeated.

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COMM 2301 Public Speaking
Description: A study of the various types of public audience situation and practive in communicating with each. Intense work in public speaking.

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COMM 2301 Public Speaking
Description: A study of the various types of public audience situation and practive in communicating with each. Intense work in public speaking.

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COMM 2352 Survey of Advertising
Description: (Also see ART 2352) A broad survey of advertising focusing on design theory, terminology, technology, and techniques. Emphasis on conceptual development of advertising design through class assignments. Field trips to local advertising agencies.

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COMM 2372 Oral Interpretation of Literature
Description: Cutting, adapting, and compiling script materials for presentation by individuals and groups. The informative and persuasive uses of literature in academic and community settings.

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COMM 3301 Persuasion
Description: The theory and practice of persuasion including attitude and behavior change, credibility, and resistance. Emphasis on message facilitation factors in mass media and public address.

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COMM 3302 Interpersonal Communication
Description: The study of interperson communication in relationships and skill building with emphasis on self concept, attraction, development and maintenance of relationships, listening, conflict management, male-female and intergenerational interaction.

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COMM 3303 Small Group Communication
Description: Study of the principles of effective group interaction and leadership and practice in both formal and informal discussion situations.

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COMM 3303 Small Group Communication
Description: Study of the principles of effective group interaction and leadership and practice in both formal and informal discussion situations.

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COMM 3304 Argumentation and Debate
Description: Principles of persuasion with emphasis on argumentation and debate in oral communication, thinking process, and logic.

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COMM 3305 Media Ethics
Description: Intensive examination into ethics, ethical behavior, and ethical standards in print and broadcast media.

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COMM 3310 Digital Portfolio
Description: This course is designed to accommodate students' coursework in the departmental disciplines in order to organize and present student achievement and archive their work for future reference in relation to graduate school and/or employment.

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COMM 3330 Survey of American Film
Description: The study of the development of the cinema in America, emphasizing history, genres, studios, social movements, directors, television, and video. Course requirements may include outside film viewing, projects, and research.

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COMM 3330 Survey of American Film
Description: The study of the development of the cinema in America, emphasizing history, genres, studios, social movements, directors, television, and video. Course requirements may include outside film viewing, projects, and research.

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COMM 3335 Media Production
Description: The study of electronic digital media production beginning with concept and following through to execution. Video, internet-based, audio and photographic media are covered with an emphasis on design and form based upon function. Lab and field exercises are an itegral part of the course.

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COMM 3384 Principles of Public Rel
Description: Basic instruction concerning the policies and procedures of creating and maintaining public goodwill in business. A close examination of the multi-faceted methods and principles of public relations.

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COMM 3387 Public Relations Writing I
Description: Research and public relations writing for selected media to influence special audiences, with emphasis on print journalism.

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COMM 4099 Modified Internship
Description: A special interest course focusing on selected topics not otherwise offered at this level. May be repeated for credit as topic varies.

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COMM 4300 Communication Theory
Description: An introduction and overview of the major theories in communication with special attention to the history of communication theory, the major methodologies, leading theorists, and applications.

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COMM 4300 Communication Theory
Description: An introduction and overview of the major theories in communication with special attention to the history of communication theory, the major methodologies, leading theorists, and applications.

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COMM 4301 Rhetorical Analysis
Description: The analysis and evaluation of public communication, using various styles of criticism.

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COMM 4302 Mentorship
Description: Provides skill building in time management, organization, cooperative teaching and cooperative learning, presentational skills, and evaluation. Open to communication majors and minors only.

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COMM 4302 Mentoring
Description: Provides skill building in time management, organization, cooperative teaching and cooperative learning, presentational skills, and evaluation. Open to communication majors and minors only.

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COMM 4305 Organizational Communication
Description: The study of communication networks and styles operative in organizations, and the role of the communication professionals in those structures. How to recognize and solve communication problems in organizations.

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COMM 4305 Organizational Communication
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COMM 4305 Organizational Communication
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COMM 4308 Trends in Communication
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COMM 4308 Trends in Communication
Description: The study of trends that influence the discipline of communication. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours of total credit.

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COMM 4308 Trends in Communication
Description: The study of trends that influence the discipline of communication. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours of total credit.

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COMM 4308 Trends in Communication
Description: The study of trends that influence the discipline of communication. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours of total credit.

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COMM 4308 Trends in Communication
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COMM 4354 Electronic Media Advertising
Description: The study of electronic methods of advertising to gain an understanding of TV, radio, and online technology. Preproduction and postproduction of media are covered in the process of learning the importance of strategy and execution of electronic media. Publication design and packaging of electronic media are integrated including drawing, photography, and graphic art in the creation of electronic messages.

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COMM 4371 Communication Instruction
Description: Objectives and styles of instruction in communication activities.

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COMM 4375 Directing Speech Activities
Description: A course designed to prepare the student to conduct a competitive speech program. The student will become familiar with the contests, rules, and regulations of UIL speech events. The student will learn the fundamentals of judging speech contests and running a speech tournament.

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COMM 4381 Public Relations Writing II
Description: Preparation of special articles for the mass media including idea development, research techniques, and writing styles. Emphasis placed on the practice of modern public relations and its specialized requirements.

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COMM 4384 Public Relations Cases & Campaigns
Description: The study of issues in public relations management emphasizing problem analysis, solution, evaluation, and the application of public relations strategies.

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COMM 4386 Mass Media Management
Description: Introduction Mass Media Management with emphasis on legal, economic, and policy factors in contemporary communication media and media related organizations.

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COMM 4386 Media Management
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COMM 4389 Internship in Communication
Description: A minimum of 100 on-the-job hours is required. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours total credit as topics vary.

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COMM 4389 Internship in Communication
Description: A minimum of 100 on-the-job hours is required. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours total credit as topics vary.

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COMM 4389 Internship in Communication
Description: A minimum of 100 on-the-job hours is required. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours total credit as topics vary.

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COMM 4389 Internship in Communication
Description: A minimum of 100 on-the-job hours is required. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours total credit as topics vary.

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CRIJ 1301 Intro to Crim Justice System
Description: An orientation course intended to acquaint the student with the philosophy and historical background of professional Criminal Justice practitioners. Emphasis will be on the ethics, and career opportunties at the municipal, county, state and federal levels together with an introduction to some of the complex problems faced by those employed in the criminal justice system in the contemporary world. This course is a prequisite for all other courses in the department

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CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice
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CRIJ 1302 Police Operations
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CRIJ 1304 Correctional Systems
Description: Corrections in the criminal justice system; organization of correctional systems, correctional role within the criminal justice system, incarceration, alternatives to incarceration, treatment and rehabilitation.

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CRIJ 2301 Criminal Investigation
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CRIJ 2305 Juvenile Justice System
Description: The organiztion, functions, and jurisdictions of juvenile agencies. A study of the steps in the juvenile justice process up to and following adjudication. Examines diversion, probation, institutionalization, aftercare and contemporary treatment programs.

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CRIJ 2306 Criminal Evidence and Procedure
Description: Analysis of the rules of evidence on the operational level and a study of the Code of Criminal Procedure as it affects police functions. Review of the criminal court system from the trial court through the appellate courts. Most of these rules also apply to corrections.

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CRIJ 3301 Correctional Case Management
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CRIJ 3302 Bill of Rights
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CRIJ 3306 Correctional Counseling
Description: The goal of the helping professional in corrections is developing or changing attitudes and behaviors of offenders in some socially accepted direction. A study of the role and techniques of counseling and interviewing in correctional programs.

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CRIJ 3307 Criminal Law
Description: An in-depth study of the major felonies and some misdemeanors by use of the common law and modern statutes and the effect of court decisions on specific statutes.

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CRIJ 3308 Ethics in Criminal Justice
Description: A study of ethical thought and issues facing the criminal justice professional. This course explores the standards and codes of professional responsibility in criminal justice agencies. It also explores roles of professional organizations and agency.

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CRIJ 4302 Drugs and Crime
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CRIJ 4302 Drugs and Crime
Description: A study of drugs and drug-related crimes and the effects they have on society. This course is a multi-dimensional approach to examine drugs in society: pharmacology, cultural, legal applications and psychosocial influence on the individual and the environment.

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CRIJ 4307 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
Description: In-depth study of current issues impacting the operation and delivery of correction services.

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CRIJ 4308 Death Penalty
Description: This course is an examination of the problems and issues related to the death penalty in the United States, including the history of capital punishment, important Supreme Court decisions, how the various jurisdictions (state, federal and military)

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CRIJ 4310 Internship I
Description: On-the-job training in which the student experiences the operation and administration of a criminal justice agency. The internship is initiated by the University in an agency where the student observes the day-to-day operations. This course may be taken only by students with a major or minor in the Department of Criminal Justice. Note: A criminal Justice student may enroll for 4310 any semester. Actual participation in the agency operations will be subject to approval by the individual agency and in compliance with the rules of that department. The agency will certify the hours of observation for each student. Certified peace officers with a minimum of six months employment as a full time em

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CRIJ 4311 Internship II
Description: This course provides the Criminal Justice major/minor with the opportunity to complete a second internship.

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CRIJ 4312 Violence and Victimology
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CRIJ 4341
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CRIJ 4351 Crime and Delinquency
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CRIJ 4351 Crime and Delinquency
Description: Study of the nature of crime and crime causation. Effects of crime on social order and institutions. Focus is on criminal behavior: its causes, treatment, and prevention. Participation in field trips to correctional facilities is required.

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CRIJ 4355 Search and Seizure Seminar
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CRIJ 4360 Senior Seminar
Description: This course combines an overview the process of seeking, pursuing, and securing a career with a focus on preparing students for employment within the criminal justice profession with a structured field placement. Included in the course are mock in.

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CSCI 1303 Intro to Computer Applications
Description: An introduction to information technology, information systems, and the role of information within society. The course provides an overview of each of the five major areas of information technology (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation, internet research); integrates the five areas, enabling students to use the technology to produce desired outputs for research, education, business, and cultural purposes: and uses spreadsheet and database programs for problem analysis. Work in Computer Lab is required.

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CSCI 1303 Intro to Computer Applications
Description: An introduction to information technology, information systems, and the role of information within society. The course provides an overview of each of the five major areas of information technology (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation, internet research); integrates the five areas, enabling students to use the technology to produce desired outputs for research, education, business, and cultural purposes: and uses spreadsheet and database programs for problem analysis. Work in Computer Lab is required.

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CSCI 1320 Program Design & Devel I
Description: A brief history of computing, computer organization and operation, and an introduction to program design and development emphasizing problem analysis, logic tools, algorithm development, structured programming techniques, and documentation.

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CSCI 2320 Program Design & Development II
Description: Introduction to subprograms, data structures, and file processing.Students will design advanced algorithms for solving business and scientific problems. Structured program development and professional programming methodology is emphasized.

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CSCI 2320 Program Design & Development II
Description: Introduction to subprograms, data structures, and file processing.Students will design advanced algorithms for solving business and scientific problems. Structured program development and professional programming methodology is emphasized.

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CSCI 2324 Introduction to Networking
Description: A foundational course in the basics of data communications and networking covering networking concepts, design essentials, media, interface cards, communications and protocols, architecture, operations, administration and support, enterprise networks, and solving networking problems. This course, in addition to providing adequate academic background in the essentials of networking, also provides a foundation for MCSE 70-058, Networking Essentials certification testing. Work in Computer Lab required.

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CSCI 3320 Assembly Language and Computer Organization
Description: Introduction to the assembly language and internal organization of a computer. Internal representation of numbers and characters and their manipulation using assembly language instructions. The functional and architectural design of the control, memory, arithmetic and input/output units of a computer. Current computer architectures.

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CSCI 3322 Programming: COBOL
Description: Structured program concepts; data files and file storage devices; data reporting and file processing; solution to business oriented data processing problems using COBOL programming language. Work in computer lab required.

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CSCI 3323 Computer Data Structures
Description: Study of lists, trees and other data structure concepts; algorithms for manipulating data structures; use of data structures in computer data organization and programming languages.

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CSCI 3323 Computer Data Structures
Description: Study of lists, trees and other data structure concepts; algorithms for manipulating data structures; use of data structures in computer data organization and programming languages.

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CSCI 3327 Operating Systems
Description: Students will investigate concepts pertinent to the design of operating systems, including processes, scheduling, synchronization, memory management, and file systems. Students will also learn how these concepts are applied in two or more operating systems.

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CSCI 3333 Graphical User Interface Prog
Description: A study of the design and implementation of the graphic user-interface. The course will present fundamentals of usability and human factors in GUI design. The following areas will be explored: structured and object oriented programming, selection, looping, subroutines, arrays, graphics, GUI, sequential and random file processing, MS Office custom programming, and other related topics.

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CSCI 4320 Database Systems
Description: Students will learn concepts and definitions foundational to modern database systems. Topics include the relational model, SQL, E-R modeling, and normalization. Concepts of database design and practice will be implemented using a modern database management system. Work in the computer lab required.

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CSCI 4322 Info Systems Analysis & Design
Description: Analyzing and designing information systems; analyzing business requirements using a variety of methodologies and designing input, output, database files, and documentation for an information system including the use of CASE tools. Work in Computer Lab required.

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CSCI 4350 Web Technologies II
Description: Students will learn and apply a variety of methods for creating and maintaining websites that make extensive use of dynamic content. This class will involve web programming on both the client side and the server side.

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CSCI 4355 Senior Project
Description: Students, working in a group setting, will draw upon knowledge and skills obtained in earlier CSCI courses to design, implement, and refine a significant project. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking and on the synthesis of concepts and techniques in computer science. The course will include a comprehensive exam over CSCI concepts from throughout the degree program.

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CSCI 4371 Internship in Computer Science
Description: The student will gain practical, degree-related experience by applying to an employment situation the principlies and procedures learned in the classroom. Some internship situation may be non-paid. Grade of (S)satisfactory or (U)unsatisfactory only.

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ECON 2330 Intro to Economics
Description: A survey of economic principles. Basic principles, such as the nature of economics, voluntary exchange, markets, suply, demand, and supply- demand applications will be studied in depth. After a thorough grounding in the basics, the remainder of the course will introduce in very general terms the major subject-matter areas of microeconomics.

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ECON 2330 Intro to Economics
Description: A survey of economic principles. Basic principles, such as the nature of economics, voluntary exchange, markets, suply, demand, and supply- demand applications will be studied in depth. After a thorough grounding in the basics, the remainder of the course will introduce in very general terms the major subject-matter areas of microeconomics.

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ECON 2332 Principles of Microeconomics
Description: A study of the principles involved in the production, cost, exchange, and distribution of goods and services in a market economy. Analysis includes the role of consumers; the theory of the firm; the determination of prices under differing degrees of competition;productive inputs and their earnings; and the economics of international trade.

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ECON 2333 Principles of Macroeconomics
Description: A study of the theory and application of economic principles relating to the behavior of aggregate economic activity and the price level. Topics include aggregative economic variables and their measurement, economic growth, economic fluctuations, inflation, unemployment, government deficits, monetary policy, fiscal policy, and international finance.

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ECON 3301 Intermediate Microecon Theory
Description: Intermediate price theory and introduction to welfare theory. Includes the theory of demand, theory of production, examination of costs, the theory of the firm, and the competitive structure of industries.

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ECON 3335 Law & Economics
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ECON 3337 Economic Geography
Description: An overview of regional differences. Topics include: the theory of industrial and agricultural location and human migration; the economic basis for land use patterns, central places, urban form, regional and urban structure, and growth; and an analysis and examination of urban problems.

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ECON 3338 History of Economic Thought
Description: Development of economic thought and economic methodology from antiquity to the advent of precapitalism to the formation of current schools of economics. The course will focus on the evolution of economics as a body of thought, the historical and cultural circumstances affecting this development, and the movement from classical economics to neoclassical economics as a foundation for modern economic theory.

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ECON 3344 Money & Banking
Description: History and theory of banking; money and capital markets; central banking; monetary policy.

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ECON 6331 Managerial Economics
Description: Theories of demand, production, and cost, and their influences on decision-making in the public and private sector.

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EDUC 1306 Intro to Computers in Educ
Description: This course is an introduction to the use of computers in the classroom including: the use of common applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, the evaluation of software for classroom use; the use of desktop publishing, and Internet; and the integration of technology within the curriculum. This course is appropriate for students with little computer expertise.

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EDUC 3337-A Adolescent Development
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EDUC 3338 The Learning Environment
Description: This field course will emphasize establishing and maintaining an environment for classroom learning that is physically safe, emotionally safe, and productive. Classroom management and discipline will be studied extensively. A compotent of the study will include examination of the major theories of classroom discipline. Students will also begin developing their philosophy of education and a classroom management/discipline plan.

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EDUC 3338-B The Learning Environment
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EDUC 4340 Current Issues in Spec Ed
Description: This course will orient the regular classroom teacher to the issues affecting the field of special education. A variety of handicapping conditions will be explored. Methods and strategies for dealing with such conditions in the regular classroom will be introduced and the inclusion model will be emphasized. Field experiences in multiple settings will be provided.

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EDUC 4370 Phil/Struc of Mid Sch Curric
Description: This course will orient 4-8 grade teacher teacher education students to the philosophy and structure of a middle school curriculum. An emphasis will be given to issues aiding pre and early adolescent students to make successful transitions from elementary to high school. Topics pertaining to a challenging, integrative, and exploratory cirriculum, varied teaching and learning approaches, flexible organizational structures, programs and policies that foster health, wellness, and safety as well as comprehensive guidance and support services for middle school students will be explored.

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EDUC 4371-A Org/Mgmt for Teach in Sec.
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EDUC 4379-A Capestone: Prof Secondary Teach
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EDUC 4601 Interdisc Strat Grades Ec-4
Description: This course is designed to present instructional strategies for the Early Childhood - Grade 4 program, with emphasis on science and social studies methods. The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), pedagory, selection of curricular goals and objectives, and assessment of learning will be examined. Attention will be given to designing coherent, relevant and meaningful instruction while learning to continually monitor instructional effectiveness. Basic principles and procedures of classroom management including group organization, discipline, and high quality feedback, will be studied and applied in a field setting. This course should be taken the semester before student teaching or wit

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EDUC 4601 Interdisc Strat Grades Ec-4
Description: This course is designed to present instructional strategies for the Early Childhood - Grade 4 program, with emphasis on science and social studies methods. The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), pedagory, selection of curricular goals and objectives, and assessment of learning will be examined. Attention will be given to designing coherent, relevant and meaningful instruction while learning to continually monitor instructional effectiveness. Basic principles and procedures of classroom management including group organization, discipline, and high quality feedback, will be studied and applied in a field setting. This course should be taken the semester before student teaching or wit

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EDUC 4622 All-Level Student Teaching
Description: Observation, participation, and teaching all-day for one semester; one half in an accredited elementary school and one-helf in an accredited middle or secondary school. This course is for those students seeking all-level certification. Undergraduate credit only. Grade of (S) satisfactory or (U)unsatisfactory only.

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ENGL 1301 Freshman Writing I
Description: Training in written expression. Tests, regular papers, and collateral reading; research paper required.

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ENGL 1301 Freshman Writing I
Description: Training in written expression. Tests, regular papers, and collateral reading; research paper required.

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ENGL 1301 Freshman Writing I
Description: Training in written expression. Tests, regular papers, and collateral reading; research paper required.

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ENGL 1301 Freshman Writing I
Description: Training in written expression. Tests, regular papers, and collateral reading; research paper required.

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ENGL 1301 Freshman Writing I
Description: Training in written expression. Tests, regular papers, and collateral reading; research paper required.

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ENGL 1301 Freshman Writing I
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ENGL 1302 Freshman Writing II
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ENGL 1302 Freshman Writing II
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ENGL 1302 Freshman Writing II
Description: Continued training in writing, incorporating a general introduction to literature. Tests, regular papers on literary topics, and collateral reading; research paper required.

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ENGL 1302 English Composition II
Description: Continued training in writing, incorporating a general introduction to literature. Tests, regular papers on literary topics, and collateral reading; research paper required.

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ENGL 1302 Freshman Writing II
Description: Continued training in writing, incorporating a general introduction to literature. Tests, regular papers on literary topics, and collateral reading; research paper required.

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ENGL 1302 Freshman Writing II
Description: Continued training in writing, incorporating a general introduction to literature. Tests, regular papers on literary topics, and collateral reading; research paper required.

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ENGL 1302 Freshman Writing II
Description: Continued training in writing, incorporating a general introduction to literature. Tests, regular papers on literary topics, and collateral reading; research paper required.

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ENGL 2301 World Literature
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ENGL 2302 English Literature
Description: Readings in English literature from the beginnings to the present; research paper required.

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ENGL 2302 English Literature
Description: Readings in English literature from the beginnings to the present; research paper required.

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ENGL 2303 American Literature
Description: Readings in American literature from the beginnings to the present; research paper required.

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ENGL 2303 American Literature
Description: Readings in American literature from the beginnings to the present; research paper required.

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ENGL 2303 American Literature
Description: Readings in American literature from the beginnings to the present; research paper required.

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ENGL 2303 American Literature
Description: Readings in American literature from the beginnings to the present; research paper required.

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ENGL 2303 American Literature
Description: Readings in American literature from the beginnings to the present; research paper required.

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ENGL 4110 Senior Capstone Course
Description: Overview of the knowledge development expected from a graduating English major, including oral and written presentations, a review of literary terms. Greek and Roman mythology, and British and American literary periods. Students will explore employment and graduate school opportunities for English majors and will participate in a Post Test and Exit Evaluation.

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ENGL 4302 Advanced Grammar
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ENGL 4305 The American Novel
Description: Study of representative American novels with emphasis on social and literary thought.

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ENGL 4307 Modern American Literature
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ENGL 4308 English Novel
Description: Representative novels of the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries.

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ENGL 4312 The Seventeenth Century
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ENGL 4313 Early American Literature
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ENGL 4315 Creative Writing
Description: Workshop program in writing poetry and fiction. Class limited to 15 students.

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ENGL 4316 Advanced Creative Writing
Description: Workshop program in writing poetry and fiction. Class limited to 15 students.

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ENGL 4318 Studies in Compositional Theory
Description: Study of the development of compositional theories, focusing on various topics in rhetoric, including history, research, and curriculum development. Emphasis may vary each time the course is taught.

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ENGL 4319 Studies in Milton
Description: Close study of the major poetry and prose; emphasis on literary, political, and theological contexts.

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ENGL 4320 Thought & Fiction of C. S. Lewis
Description: Close study of selected fiction and non-fiction; emphasizes analysis of style and values.

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ENGL 4322 Modern Fantasy
Description: Close study of representative novels; emphasizes the development of the genre from the 1860s to the present.

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ENGL 4324 The Romantic Period
Description: Poetry of Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, Keats and others; the essays of Lamb, Hazlitt, DeQuincey, and others.

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ENGL 4325 American Literary Realism
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ENGL 4326 The Victorian Period
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ENGL 4327 Studies in Southern Literature
Description: Will focus on significant texts by Southern authors from nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first centuries. Issues such as Race, Religion, History, Politics, Traditions, Identity, Myth, Folklore, and Relationships may be discussed against a background of the South’s complex and diverse culture. The course may range over many genres: poetry, short fiction, drama, autobiography, essay, and novels. Emphasis may vary each time the course is taught.

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ENGL 5305 The American Novel
Description: A study of representative American novels with emphasis on social and literary thought.

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ENGL 5315 Creative Writing
Description: Workshop program in writing poetry and fiction. Class limited to 15 students.

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ENGL 5316 Advanced Creative Writing
Description: Workshop program in writing poetry and fiction. Class limited to 15 students.

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ENGL 5318 Studies in Compositional Theory
Description: Study of the development of compositional theories, focusing on various topics in rhetoric, including history, research, and curriculum development. Emphasis may vary each time the course is taught.

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ENGL 5324 The Romantic Period
Description: Poetry of Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, Keats and others; the essays of Lamb, Hazlitt, DeQuincey and others.

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ENGL 5327 Studies in Southern Literature
Description: Studies in Southern Literature will focus on significant texts by Southern authors from the nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first centuries. Issues such as Race, Religion, History, Politics, Traditions, Identity, Myth, Folklore, and Relationships may be discussed against a background of the South’s complex and diverse culture. The course may range over many genres: poetry, short fiction, drama, autobiography, essay, and novels. Emphasis may vary each time the course is taught.

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ENGL 6099 Special Advanced Studies
Description: Study of special-interest topics not listed elsewhere in the catalog. May be repeated when topic varies.

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ENGL 6301 Studies in English Literature
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ENGL 6301 Studies in English Literature
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ENGL 6302 Studies in American Literature
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ENGL 6302 Studies in American Literature
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ENGL 6302 Studies in American Literature
Description: A significant writer, movement, or period will be studied. May be repeated when topic varies.

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ENGL 6320 Studies in English Literature
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ENGL 6320 Studies in English Literature
Description: Selected studies of American, British, or world masters of literature. Topics may vary from readings of an author, a group of authors, a genre, a movement, a literary period, or a theme.

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ENGL 6321
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ENGL 6324 Studies in Twentieth Century Poetry
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ENGL 6325 Studies in Twenties Century Fiction
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ENGL 6391 Methods of Research
Description: A course emphasizing tools and techniques of literary research.

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ENGL 6399 Special Advanced Studies
Description: Study of special-interest topics not listed elsewhere in the catalog. May be repeated when topic varies.

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ENVM 4311 Environmental Science
Description: A study of the principles and issues of environmental science with an emphasis on the management of physical and biological resources for sustained human development.

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ENVM 5315 Hydrology for Environmental Managers
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ENVM 6260 Pollution Detection
Description: A survey of laboratory and field techniques for pollution detection with an emphasis on interpretation of results and quality control parameters.

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ENVM 6311 Environmental Science II
Description: A detailed look into principles and issues of environmental science with an emphasis on the management of earth and natural resources for sustained human development.

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ENVM 6320 Toxicology and Industrial Hygiene
Description: An introduction to the principles of toxicology and industrial hygiene with an emphasis on the management of a safe and healthy work environment and the regulations pertaining thereto.

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ENVS 4308 Water Resources Management
Description: Use, conservation, and management of water resources will be studied. The imbalace between the demand for fresh water and the limited supply will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on Texas water systems and other water systems of the west.

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FINA 3099 Special Topics
Description: Designed to meet special needs of upper-level students. May be repeated as topic varies.

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FINA 3341 Principles/Financial Mgmt
Description: Fundamentals of liquidity management, capital budgeting, financial structure; internal and external sources of funds, and discounted cash flow techniques.

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FINA 3342 Capital Markets
Description: Money and capital markets; the effects of the market environment on financial management.

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FINA 3344 Money and Banking
Description: History and theory of banking; money and capital markets; central banking; monetary policy.

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FINA 4341 Investments
Description: The history and future of security markets; the development of skills relating to personal portfolio management; technical/fundamental analysis and the valuation of stocks; valuation of and investments in bonds and fixed income securities.

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FINA 4343 Commerical Bank Management
Description: The organization and structure of banks and the banking industry; the regulatory environment; lending policies and procedures; managing deposit services and non-deposit liabilities; off balance sheet activities.

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FINA 4344 Workshop in Finance
Description: Real world applications of concepts of financial management and investments. Students will work with clients in areas of financial analysis, planning, budgeting, and problem solving. Topics will vary annually. Extensive out-of-classroom work by students will be involved.

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FINA 6341 Financial Management
Description: Issues relating to the financial management of the firm. Problems and cases in capital budgeting, optimal financial structure, and working capital management.

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FMIN 6351 Premarital & Marital Therapy
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FMIN 6358 Principles of Counseling Ministry
Description: Introduction to counseling with emphasis on the skills needed for effective counseling and the integration of those skills with various ministries of the church. Includes subject areas such as marriage and family (systems), grief, crisis, group counseling, brief counseling, making referrals, and ethics of counseling, this course will include the practical issues related to creating a counseling ministry in the local church.

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FMIN 6359 Family Ministry in the Church
Description: The emphasis of this course is on developing and implementing marital/family education and enrichment programs in the local church. Biblical and theological foundations for family ministry, professional ethics, family developmental issues, and resources for organizing an effective family ministry are included.

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FMIN 6360 Conflict Management in the Church
Description: A practical approach for ministers and other professionals to understanding, preventing, and resolving conflict. Strategies for personal, theological, family, professional, and community conflicts are examined through case study, experiential, and traditional methods.

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FSSC 1100 Fitness Management
Description: Introduction to components of fitness

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FSSC 1101 Physical Assessment & Conditioning
Description: Intro to basic phys. assessment techniques

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FSSC 1102 Jogging
Description: Activity Class

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FSSC 1105 Beginning Swimming
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FSSC 1113 Adapted Physical Activities
Description: Offered for students who, under a physician’s advice, are unable to participate in regular fitness and sport sciences classes.

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FSSC 1117 Strength and Flexibility Training
Description: Activity Class

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FSSC 1123 Aquacise
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FSSC 1170 Wellness for Life
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FSSC 1301 Computer Applications in Physical Education
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FSSC 2099 Special Topics
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FSSC 2121 Athletic Train Field Exp I
Description: Required clinical experiences for athelic training students. Grade of (S)satisfactory or (U) unsatisfactory only.

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FSSC 2300 Outdoor Education Activities
Description: Wide variety of outdoor activities

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FSSC 2301 Foundations of Physical Ed.
Description: Concentrated study of philosophies, principles, objectives, and historical background of modern-day fitness and sport sciences programs.

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FSSC 2301 Foundations of Physical Education
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FSSC 2303 Safety, First Aid & Cpr
Description: A broad base of skills in first aid, safety and CPR leading toward certification.

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FSSC 2303 Safety, First Aid & Cpr
Description: A broad base of skills in first aid, safety and CPR leading toward certification.

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FSSC 2303 Safety, First Aid, and CPR
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FSSC 3121 Athletic Train Field Exp III
Description: Required clinical experiences for athletic training students. Grade of (S)satisfactory or (U)unsatisfactory only. Prerequisite: Good standing in the athletic training program.

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FSSC 3122 Athletic Train Field Exp IV
Description: Required clinical experiences for athletic training students. Grade of (S)safisfactory or (U)unsatisfactory only.

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FSSC 3300 Physical Activities for Child
Description: A course designed to develop Physical Education skills for children and to give practical experiences with the concepts of games and activities as they apply to the growth of each child.

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FSSC 3301 Ess Elements Physical Ed Child
Description: A study of Fitness & Sport Sciences Activities and and their role in growth and development. This course will include a survey a experiences for promoting physical, social and emotional well being in children. Portions of this course are field-based.

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FSSC 3302 Essential Elements of Nutrition
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FSSC 3302 Essential Elements of Nutrition
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FSSC 3340 Therapeutic Modalities/Ath Tra
Description: This course will provide the athletic training student with the knowledge, theory, and techniques for the use and application of therapeutic modalities on physically active individuals.

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FSSC 3350 Athletic Injury Evaluation I
Description: Detailed in-depth examination of systematic assessment techniques for injuries, diseases and pathological conditions of the lower extremity and the spine. Prerequisite: Formal admission into the Athletic Training program.

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FSSC 4121 Athletic Training Field Experience V
Description: Required clinical experiences for athletic training students. Grade of (S)satisfactory or (U)unsatisfactory only.

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FSSC 4122 Athletic Training Field Experience VI
Description: Required clinical experiences for athletic training students. Grade of (S) satisfactory or (U)unsatisfactory only. Prerequisite: Good standing in the athletic training program.

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FSSC 4144 Current Topics Athletic Training
Description: An in-depth discussion of current topics facing the athletic training professional.

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FSSC 4240 Organization & Administration of Athletic Training
Description: A comprehensive study of the administrative issues involved with the delivery of athletic training services.

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FSSC 4302 Sports, Fitness, & Recreation Management
Description: Addresses administrative problems in field

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FSSC 4304 Test and Measurements in Physical Education
Description: Development and status of measurement in physical education; analysis of various tests in the field; elementary statistical procedures; theory and practice in test administration, and use of tests in teaching fitness and sport sciences.

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FSSC 4304 Tests and Measurements
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FSSC 4305 Techniques of Physiological Fitness Assessment
Description: Course introduces a variety of laboratory and field tests utilized in the evaluation of functional work capacity in specific areas of human performance. Emphasis is given to the application of the following: (1) Benefits and risks associated with exercise testing, (2) health screening and risk stratification, (3) pretest clinical evaluation, (4) physical fitness testing and interpretation, (5) clinical exercise testing, (6) interpretation of clinical test data, (7) exercise testing for children, the elderly, and pregnant women, and (8) legal issues.

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FSSC 4306 Adapted Fitness and Spots Science
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FSSC 4311 Essential Elements of Secondary PE
Description: Study of motor skill development

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FSSC 4333 Theory/Psych Aspects of Coaching in Society
Description: Aid coaches in understanding non-technical skills

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FSSC 6304
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GEOG 2301 Principles of Geography
Description: Provides an introduction to the breadth of Geography from human interaction with the physical environment to such topics as Population and Urban Geography. Maps will be used to study the earth’s features and the distribution of humans, resources, cultures, oceans, weather patterns, and other related topics.

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GEOG 3301 Cultural Geography
Description: Study of the political, social, economic, religious, and topographic impact on the development of the major cultural realms of the worls and where they are today. A survey of the major cultural regions of the world with attention given to the geographic factors that affect current plitical and economic problems as well as past cultural influences. Attention will be given to individual countries.

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GEOL 1301 Environmental Geology
Description: An introduction to our geologic emvironment and the mutual effects of the environment on people and people on the environment.

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GEOL 1401 Physical Geology
Description: A study of the earth’s rocks, minerals, composition, structure, and the work of agents and processes, both external and internal, modifying the earth.

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GEOL 1411 Historical Geology
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GEOL 2303 Environment Geology
Description: Natural Hazards beginning in Fall 2009

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GEOL 2410 Mineralogy/Petrology
Description: An introduction to minerals and rocks; with an emphasis on their physical properties, including composition, classification, identification, occurrences, and uses.

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GEOL 3301 Oceanography
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GEOL 3405 Invertebrate Paleontology
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GEOL 3411 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
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GIED 4377
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GIED 5397 Introduction to the Advanced or Gifted Learner
Description: A comprehensive, authentic study of the purposes, objective, and practices of gifted education. Both theoretical and practical issues will be considered with particular emphasis on 1) characteristics and needs, 2) identification and assessment, and 3) procedures designed to meet academic needs across the curriculum for advanced students. Graduate students will have opportunities to observe and/or assist master teacher working with gifted learners.

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GIED 6099 Special Topics
Description: Designed to meet special needs of individuals or special students. Offered as needed. May be repeated when topic is changed.

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GIED 6309 Teaching Gifted Students in the Regular Classroom
Description: This course addresses the dilemma of how to appropriately meet the needs of advanced or gifted students who already know a significant amount of the curriculum before instruction is initiated. Practical and workable solutions, based on research and practice, will be incorporated.

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GIED 6310 Assessment in Gifted Education
Description: This course will investigate the nature, characteristics, and appropriate uses of assessment procedures and instuments in the identification of gifted potential, the nurturing of advanced abilities, and the evaluation of materials and programs to serve the gifted. Practical experiences in authentic assessment and the use of standardized instruments will be incorporated.

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GIED 6312
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GIED 6313 Social and Emotional Issues in Gifted Education
Description: This course is designed to investigate issues which impact advanced or gifted learners and gifted programs. Program prototypes and groupings for instruction which best meet the needs of advanced learners will be investigated. Topics include how to initiate, organize, and manage a gifted program, the role of the affective domain in gifted education, gifted special population, perfectionism, underachievement, brain/intelligence research, and the role of parents in guiding the gifted.

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GIED 6314 Curriclum for Gifted Learners
Description: A consideration of the methodology and practices of curriculum development enables a graduates to successfully develop a curriculum for advanced learners. Attention will be given to the differentiation of instruction and to a variety of models, strategies, learning experiences, and materials which can be adapted and integrated into an appropriate curriculum for gifted learners.

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GREK 2401 Elementary Greek I
Description: Beginning courses in forms, syntax, vocabulary, and easy prose compositions. Two hours language laboratory per week.

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GREK 2402 Elementary Greek II
Description: Beginning courses in forms, syntax, vocabulary, and easy prose compositions. Two hours language laboratory per week.

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GREK 4301 Intermediate Greek I
Description: Review of forms, syntax, prose compositions, and special selections from the New Testament.

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GREK 4302 Intermediate Greek II
Description: Review of forms, syntax, prose compositions, and special selections from the New Testament.

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GREK 5302 Greek Readings II
Description: Exegetical readings of selected Greek passages from the new Testament with readings in other selected Greek texts including significant grammatical study, research, and writing.

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HEBR 5311 Hebrew Readings I
Description: Reading and exegesis of selected Old Testament Hebrew texts. May be repeated when the texts to be studied are changed.

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HEBR 5312 Hebrew Readings II
Description: Reading and exegesis of selected Old Testament Hebrew texts. May be repeated when the texts to be studied are changed.

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HEBR 6301 Biblical Hebrew I
Description: Accelerated introduction to biblical Hebrew, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, syntax, and translation.

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HEBR 6301 Biblical Hebrew I
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HEBR 6302 Biblical Hebrew II
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HIST 1301 U S History to 1876
Description: The development of the United States from the discovery of the Americas to the end of reconstruction in 1876.

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HIST 1301 U S History to 1876
Description: The development of the United States from the discovery of the Americas to the end of reconstruction in 1876.

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HIST 1301 US History to 1876
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HIST 1301 U S History to 1876
Description: The development of the United States from the discovery of the Americas to the end of reconstruction in 1876.

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HIST 1301 U S History to 1876
Description: The development of the United States from the discovery of the Americas to the end of reconstruction in 1876.

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HIST 1301 U S History to 1876
Description: The development of the United States from the discovery of the Americas to the end of reconstruction in 1876.

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HIST 1302 U S History Since 1876
Description: The development of the United States from 1876 to the present.

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HIST 1302 U S History Since 1876
Description: The development of the United States from 1876 to the present.

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HIST 1302 U S History Since 1876
Description: The development of the United States from 1876 to the present.

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HIST 1302 U S History Since 1876
Description: The development of the United States from 1876 to the present.

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HIST 2301 History of Western Civilization to 1550
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HIST 2302 History of Western Civilization since 1550
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HIST 3100 Historiography
Description: A brief summary of Western historical thinking from ancient times to the present, with an introduction to some of the main issues and problems in historiography, philosophy of history, and historical method. Must be taken in conjunction with HIST 3200.

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HIST 3200 Seminar in Historical Writing
Description: Will give history majors and minors, as well as students preparing for history-related education certification, practical experience in historical methodology and historical writing. The major focus of the course will be the production by each student of a seminar paper of publishable quality based on original sources. The topics of the papers will vary from year to year to reflect the professional expertise of the instructor. Must be taken in conjunction with HIST 3100.

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HIST 3306 Studies in World History
Description: This course introduces students to the basic narrative of world history from prehistory to contemporary times. Although it emphasizes the histories of Africa, Asia and Latin America, this course is structured within a genuinely global framework. Particular emphases include religious traditions and cross-cultural exchanges.

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HIST 3307 World Cultural Realms
Description: Study of the political, social, economic, religious, and topographic impact on the development of the major cultural realms of the worls and where they are today. A survey of the major cultural regions of the world with attention given to the geographic factors that affect current political and economic problems as well as past cultural influences. Attention will be given to individual countries.

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HIST 4099 Greece and Rome at War
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HIST 4099 Abraham Lincoln
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HIST 4099 History of American Religious Culture
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HIST 4301 Survey of Texas History
Description: A history of Texas from its discovery and exploration to the present with due emphasis on social and political subjects. Colonization and the Texas Revolution are accentuated and the last quarter receives special attention. Students write at least one paper, selecting their own subjects with the approval of the teacher.

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HIST 4303 Colonial and Revolutionary America 1942-1789
Description: A study of the political, economic, and cultural foundations of the American colonies, the course of colonial development and regional differeintiation, and the birth of independence. The issues leading to colonial revolution and the attempts to create a constitutional republic will receive special attention.

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HIST 4304 The Roots of Democracy: United States, 1789-1840
Description: A study of politics, economics and culture in the Early Republic. This course will focus on the implementation of a constitutional republic, the development of party politics, the growth of capitalism, the rise of popular religion, the expansion of westward migration, the creation of national identity, and the social turbulence formented by these active forces.

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HIST 4304 The Roots of Democracy: United States, 1789-1840
Description: A study of politics, economics and culture in the Early Republic. This course will focus on the implementation of a constitutional republic, the development of party politics, the growth of capitalism, the rise of popular religion, the expansion of westward migration, the creation of national identity, and the social turbulence formented by these active forces.

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HIST 4307 Civil War & Reconstruction: United States, 1840-1877
Description: A study of politics, economics and culture in the United States during the mid-nineteenth century. This course will examine the continuing divergence of two distinct regions and trace the divisive issues that culminated in civil war. Emphasis is also placed on the role that the war and reconstruction played in creating the modern patterns of industrial, political and cultural America.

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HIST 4308 Gilded Age and Progressive US, 1877 to 1917
Description: Study of the development of the United

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HIST 4309 World Wars, Roaring 20s and Depression: US, 1917-1945
Description: Study of the development of the United States from the eve of U.S. involvement in World War I throught victory in World War II. Emphasis will be on domestic and foreign policy as well as on economic, social and cultural trends, which characterized the prosperous 1920s, the Great Depression and two world wars.

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HIST 4310 The US Since 1945
Description: Intensive study of the political, economic, and social forces that shaped the U.S. from World War II to the present. Special emphasis will be placed on domestic and foreign policy. Particular emphasis will be given the concept of limited war, Korea and Vietnam. Consequences of the Civil Rights Movement, the New Frontier, the Great Society and other political and economic movements from Nixon to present.

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HIST 4311 American Foreign Relations
Description: Study of the development of U.S. Foreign Policy from the early days of isolationism to today’s total involvement in world affairs.

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HIST 4352 Renaissance and Reformation
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HIST 4354 Ancient Greece and Rome to 133 B.C.
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HIST 4355 Rome: Republic to Empire, 146 B.C. - 476 A.D.
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HIST 4375 The Middle Ages
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HIST 5308 From Gilded Age to Nuclear Power, 1877 to1945
Description: The political, social, and economic development of the United States from industrialization to the end of World War II are examined. Special emphasis is directed to the increasing role of the United States in world affairs including participation in the two World Wars.

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HIST 5309 World Wars, Roaring 20’s, and Depression: United States, 1917-1945
Description: Study of the development of the United States from the eve of U.S. involvement in World War I through victory in World War II. Emphasis will be on domestic and foreign policy as well as on economic, social, and cultural trends, which characterized the prosperous 1920s, the Great Depression, and two world wars.

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HIST 5310 The United States Since 1945
Description: An intensive study of the political, economic, and social forces that shaped the U.S. from World War II to the present. Special emphasis will be placed on both domestic and foreign policy. Particular emphasis will be given to the concept of limited war as used in Korea and Vietnam. The consequences of the Civil Rights Movement, the New Frontier, the Great Society, and other political and economic movements from Nixon to the present are included.

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HIST 5311 American Foreign Relations
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HUMA 3330 Survey of American Film
Description: The study of the development of the cinema in America, emphasizing history, genres, studios, social movements, directors, television, & video. Course requirements may include outside film viewing, projects, & research.

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HUMA 3330 Survey of American Film
Description: The study of the development of the cinema in America, emphasizing history, genres, studios, social movements, directors, television, & video. Course requirements may include outside film viewing, projects, & research.

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LDSP 2306 Communication for Leaders
Description: Theory and practice of communication skills, both oral and written, necessary for effective leadership. Special emphasis placed on persuasion, interpersonal, and group communication. Assignments will focus on the theory and practice of effective speaking and writing.

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LDSP 3099 Service Learning Workshop
Description: Study of special intrest topics not listed elsewhere in the catalog.

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LDSP 3099 Service Learning Workshop
Description: Study of special intrest topics not listed elsewhere in the catalog.

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LDSP 3305 Christian Ethics for Leadershi
Description: An examination of Christian ethical foundations for leadership with particular attention to the moral dimensions of leadership in organizations and communities and to the determination of morally responsible approaches to issues confronting leaders today.

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LDSP 4306 Leadership Seminar
Description: The organizational factors related to leadership will be studied. Topics such as organizational structure, technology, strategy, change, culture, and globalization will be examined. Through in- depth study of societal and organizational change, students will recognize emerging needs and trends in society and formulate ways to use their lives to meet those needs. Students will complete a substantive service project.

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MATH 1301 Aspects of Modern Math
Description: Course stressing the connections between con- temporary mathematics and modern society. Skills in reasoning and problem solving will be developed in the context of mathematical applications in such areas as management science, data analysis, decision making, and the study of size and shape. Students must have a TI-30 (or equivalent) calculator.

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MATH 1301 Aspects of Modern Math
Description: Course stressing the connections between con- temporary mathematics and modern society. Skills in reasoning and problem solving will be developed in the context of mathematical applications in such areas as management science, data analysis, decision making, and the study of size and shape. Students must have a TI-30 (or equivalent) calculator.

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MATH 1301 Aspects of Modern Math
Description: Course stressing the connections between con- temporary mathematics and modern society. Skills in reasoning and problem solving will be developed in the context of mathematical applications in such areas as management science, data analysis, decision making, and the study of size and shape. Students must have a TI-30 (or equivalent) calculator.

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MATH 1310 College Algebra
Description: Equations and inequalities; polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; and systems of equations. Some use of graphing calculator is permitted.

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MATH 1310 College Algebra
Description: Equations and inequalities; polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; and systems of equations. Some use of graphing calculator is permitted.

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MATH 1310 College Algebra
Description: Equations and inequalities; polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; and systems of equations. Some use of graphing calculator is permitted.

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MATH 1311 Trigonometry
Description: Trigonometric functions, complex numbers, and selected topics in algebra. MATH 1310-1311 is the course sequence recommended for pre-calculus students planning to major or minor in a natural science or mathematics. Students must have a TI-82 (or equivalent)graphing calculator.

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MATH 1320 Calculus I
Description: An introduction to continuity,the derivative, and integral as related to algebraic functions. Applications are included.

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MATH 1320 Calculus I
Description: An introduction to continuity,the derivative, and integral as related to algebraic functions. Applications are included.

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MATH 1321 Calculus II
Description: Derivative and integral of logarithmic,exponential and trigonometric functions. Techniques of integration, indeterminate forms,and numercial integration will also be treated.

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MATH 1321 Calculus II
Description: Derivative and integral of logarithmic,exponential and trigonometric functions. Techniques of integration, indeterminate forms,and numercial integration will also be treated.

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MATH 2320 Calculus III
Description: Vector geometry,infinite sequences and series,and an introduction to partial derivatives and multiple integrals.

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MATH 2321 Differential Equations
Description: A study of methods of solving ordinary differential equations with applications.

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MATH 3305 Linear Algebra
Description: The algebra and geometry of vector spaces,linear equations and matrices,linear mappings,inner products and norms.

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MATH 3310 Computer Applications/Math
Description: Computer applications in such topics in applied mathematics as numerical calculus,approximation, optimization and linear programming,and combinatorial probability. Programming will be done in a high-level language such a C. Work in Computer Lab required.

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MATH 3312 Statistical Methods
Description: Descriptive and inferential statistics for students in education,social science,and natural science as well as in mathematics. Topics to be discussed will include measures of central tendencies,probability,estimations and predictions variance and correlation. May be counted toward a mathematics major or minor only by students seeking teacher certification in mathematics or by students who are minoring in mathematics on the BBS degree. Students must have a TI-30 (or equivalent) calculator.

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MATH 3312 Statistical Methods
Description: Descriptive and inferential statistics for students in education,social science,and natural science as well as in mathematics. Topics to be discussed will include measures of central tendencies,probability,estimations and predictions variance and correlation. May be counted toward a mathematics major or minor only by students seeking teacher certification in mathematics or by students who are minoring in mathematics on the BBS degree. Students must have a TI-30 (or equivalent) calculator.

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MATH 3315 Mathematical Structures
Description: Topics may include such areas as formal rules of logic,elementary set theory,number theory,and combinations and permutations.

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MATH 3320 Abstract Algebra
Description: A study of sets, groups, rings, integral domains, and fields.

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MATH 4340 Senior Project
Description: Project will be assigned for student completion in order to demonstrate the usage of mathematics in a meaningful way outside of a structured, textbook-type setting.

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MATH 4350 Seminar in Mathematics
Description: Seminar includes students and faculty exploring areas of special interest in mathematics.

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MGMT 3351 Intro. to management
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MGMT 4350 Management Theory & Practice
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MGMT 4351 Entrepreneurial Management
Description: Course develops attitudes, concepts and skills that enable entrepreneurs and managers to pursue opportunities in spite of uncertainty. Course examines how entrepreneurs and business innovators acquire and manage resources for new ventures and change within organizations. Course explores current problems and issues in entrepreneurial ventures and change management.

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MGMT 4352 Human Resource Management
Description: Human Resource Management examines the principles, theories and systems for attaining maximum contribution from each member of an organization toward the achievement of organizational objectives. Course explores how individual goals can be successfully merged with organizational goals through human resource planning, recruitment selection, training/development, employee relations, and compensation and reward systems.

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MGMT 4353 Law & Human Resource Management
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MGMT 4367 Adv Organizational Theory
Description: This course studies organizations as working systems of human beings attempting to achieve certain goals and objectives. Various theoretical approaches to viewing organizations are used. Topics include the open systems model, community planning, consistency development, organizational change processes, and the concept of self-renewing organizations.

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MGMT 6357 Mangement Strategy
Description: A capstone course which integrates the major subject-matter areas covered in the MBA core curriculum. Integration is accomplished within the context of studying the strategic management process. The course relies heavily on cases which deal with the wide range of policy, strategic, and implementation issues faced by companies operating in both domestic and international markets.

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MISS 3301 Biblical Basis for Missions
Description: Study of the missionary purpose revealed in the Bible, the theological foundation of missions and the missionary implications of the doctrines of Christianity.

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MISS 3311 Mission Strategy
Description: Study of the basic principles of missionary strategy involving theological, cultural, psychological and statistical factors. Supervised activity related to mission strategy will be required.

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MISS 4099 European Missions
Description: Study of a selected topic in missions.

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MISS 4311 History of Missions
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MISS 6099 Christian Outreach in Eastern Europe
Description: Study of a selected topic in missions and cross cultural ministry. May be repeated as topic changes. May be taken as 1, 2, or 3-hour course.

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MISS 6301 Christian Approaches to Other Faiths
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MISS 6302 Cross-Cultural Missions
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MISS 6371 Theologies of the Two-Thirds World
Description: Introduction to non Euro-American theologies of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Attention will be given to the particular hermeneutical concerns of these theologies, as well as to the contextual Christologies that have arisen around the world. An effort will be made to contrast typical hermeneutical methods, theological themes, and christological portraits from the “First World” with these “Two-Thirds World” theologies.

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MKTG 3361 Principles of Marketing
Description: Essentials of consumer buying behavior, product planning;channels of distribution;promotion; evaluation of markets.

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MKTG 3361 Principles of Marketing
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MKTG 3364 Personal Selling
Description: Examination of personal selling as a major function within the marketing and promotional mix of the firm. Emphasis on learning about personal selling rather than focusing on “how to.”

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MKTG 4361 Promotion
Description: Essentials of advertising, pricing and sales orientations in marketing; promotional strategy for the business.

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MKTG 4365 International Marketing
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MKTG 4366 Marketing Management
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MNST 2301 Communication of the Gospel
Description: Introduction to the basic principles of communication with special emphasis on the oral presentation of the gospel.

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MNST 3099 Ministry/Mentally Challenged
Description: Study of selected topic in church ministry. This course may be repeated for credit if the content changes.

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MNST 3201 Preparation for Ministry in the Church
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MNST 3300 Principles of Preaching
Description: Study of the principles of sermon preparation and delivery. Prerequisites: BIBL 2331, THEO 2101, and the HSU core oral communication course.

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MNST 3341 Work of the Minister
Description: Introduction to some of the practical problems and duties of the minister, emphasizing relationship and responsibility to pastoral work, preaching, and denomination, and society. Required of those receiving ministerial grant.

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MNST 3341 Work of the Minister
Description: Introduction to some of the practical problems and duties of the minister, emphasizing relation- ship and responsibility to pastoral work, preaching, and denomination, and society.

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MNST 3343 Evangelism
Description: Intensive study of evangelism and its message and methods particularly as related to the educational organizations.

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MNST 3344 Pastoral Ministry Field Educ
Description: Supervised field education in pastoral ministry.

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MNST 3380 Introduction to Youth Ministry
Description: Study of the characteristics and needs of youth and ways the church can plan, organize, and minister to meet those needs. Particular attention will be given to the role of leaders in ministering to youth and their families.

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MNST 4099 Special Topics
Description: Study of a selected topic in church ministry. This course may be repeated for credit if the content is changed.

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MNST 4342 Advanced Preaching
Description: Advanced course in sermon preparation and delivery. Prerequisite:MNST 3300 or consent of instructor. Spring (even years)

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MNST 4370 Christian Worship
Description: Study of the public worship experience within the church. Attention will be given to the theological foundation of worship, its historical antecedents and practical expression.

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MNST 6099 Special Topics
Description: Study of a selected topic in church ministry. May be repeated as the topic changes. May be taken as 1, 2, or 3-hour course.

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MNST 6099 Special Topics
Description: Study of a selected topic in church ministry. May be repeated as the topic changes. May be taken as 1, 2, or 3-hour course.

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MNST 6201 Preparation for Ministry in the Church
Description: An introduction to the preparation for Christian ministry in the church including the understanding of call, development of personal spiritual disciplines, academic preparation, and the diversity of forms of ministry.

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MNST 6202 Spiritual Formation
Description: A study of the biblical and theological principles for the development of a mature spiritual life. Attention will be given to classic works of spiritual devotion as well as contemporary writings and movements which focus on the development of spiritual disciplines.

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MNST 6270 Worship Leadership
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MNST 6270 Worship Leadership
Description: An advanced study of the biblical and theological foundations, historical development, and contemporary expressions of Christian worship. Consideration will be given to the skills essential for effective worship leadership in a local congregation.

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MNST 6300 Communication for Ministry
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MNST 6300 Communication in Ministry
Description: Study of the principles of effective communication as they relate to ministry in the local congregation. Included will be the principles of preparation and delivery of sermons and Bible studies as well as communication through other media, such as writing, drama, radio/television, and the Internet.

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MNST 6310 Pastoral Ministry: Principles and Practice
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MNST 6310 Pastoral Ministry: Principles and Practice
Description: Survey of the biblical and historical models of pastoral ministry and an analysis of the contemporary context of pastoral ministry with specific reference to preaching, evangelism, worship, pastoral care, Christian education, church administration, and leadership in a local congregation. The course

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MNST 6332 Instructional Theory and Practice in the Church
Description: Examination of historical and contemporary pedagogical theories with effective implementation in the church toward the goal of spiritual formation. Particular attention will be given to the training of teachers to apply pedagogical and develop mental theories in specific church contexts.

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MNST 6341 Supervision in Ministry I
Description: Two-semester course based upon the student’s substantial leadership experience in an approved ministry setting throughout an entire academic year. Through field supervision, faculty direction, and peer interaction the student is challenged to grow in the capacity for theological reflection, the mast

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MNST 6341 Supervision in Ministry I
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MNST 6342 Supervision in Ministry II
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MNST 6342 Supervision in Ministry II
Description: Two-semester course based upon the student’s substantial leadership experience in an approved ministry setting throughout an entire academic year. Through field supervision, faculty direction, and peer interaction the student is challenged to grow in the capacity for theological reflection, the mast

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MNST 6345 Special Topics in Pastoral Ministry
Description: Graduate seminar dealing with a special emphasis in pastoral ministry, such as counseling, preaching, or worship. May be repeated when topics vary.

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MNST 6350 Evangelism and Church Growth
Description: Study and analysis of the various concepts emphasized in the church growth movement in light of the biblical and theological foundations for understanding the Church’s evangelistic mandate with a view to the development of a viable approach to evangelism and church growth.

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MNST 6353 Issues of Integrity in the Church
Description: Individual and corporate integrity in the ecclesial setting will be considered. Biblical-theological expectations of character, behavior, and relationships, along with professional codes of conduct will be considered. May be taken as either a 2-hour or 3-hour course.

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MNST 6360 Leadership in Congregational Life
Description: Study of principles and practices involved in effective leadership to accomplish the primary purposes of a church. The role of the pastoral leader will be explored in relation to the basic tasks of formulating the church’s understanding of its mission, developing an effective strategy for evangelism and missions, understanding the congregation’s context for ministry, developing a continuing emphasis on personal and corporate stewardship, enhancing the church’s fellowship, and implementing change in organizational structure and congregational life.

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MNST 6360 Leadership in Congregational Life
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MNST 6360 Leadership in Congregational Life
Description: Study of principles and practices involved in effective leadership to accomplish the primary purposes of a church. The role of the pastoral leader will be explored in relation to the basic tasks of formulating the church’s understanding of its mission, developing an effective strategy for evangelism

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MNST 6390 Practicum
Description: Project designed to integrate courses, theological understanding, and research in the context of a ministry setting.

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MUEI 1101 University Concert Band
Description: To be taken for at least 2 semesters at each level A large ensemble designed for the study and performance of a wide variety of wind band literature. Occasionally features a special guest artist. Often tours in the spring. Open to all university students by audition. Five one-hour rehearsals each week.

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MUEI 1111 Cowboy Band
Description: To be taken for at least two semesters at each level. A medium-sized ensemble designed for the performance of entertainment music for a variety of events including concerts,parades,football games,rodeos,basketball games,etc. A high-spirited highly visible ensemble rich in history and tradition.

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MUEI 1131 Collegiate Orchestra
Description: To be taken for at least two semesters at each level. A large ensemble open to all university students by audition. The Abilene Collegiate Orchestra exists through the cooperative efforts of Abilene Christian University and HSU. It performs four to six concerts per year at various locations,including the Paramount Theatre and the Abilene Civic Center. Study and performance of standard orchestra literature. Two 2-hour rehearsals each week.

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MUEI 2101 University Concert Band
Description: To be taken for at least 2 semesters at each level A large ensemble designed for the study and performance of a wide variety of wind band literature. Occasionally features a special guest artist. Often tours in the spring. Open to all university students by audition. Five one-hour rehersals each week.

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MUEI 2111 Cowboy Band
Description: To be taken for at least two semesters at each level. A medium-sized ensemble designed for the performance of entertainment music for a variety of events including concerts,parades,football games,etc. A high-spirited,highly visible ensemble rich in history and tradition.

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MUEI 2131 Collegiate Orchestra
Description: To be taken for at least two semesters at each level. A large ensemble open to all university students by audition. The Abilene Collegiate Orchestra exists through the cooperative efforts of Abilene Christian University and HSU. It performs four to six concerts per year at various locations,including the Paramount Theatre and the Abilene Civic Center. Study and performance of standard orchestra literature. Two 2-hour rehearsals each week.

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MUEI 3101 University Concert Band
Description: To be taken for at least 2 semesters at each level A large ensemble designed for the study and performance of a wide variety of wind band literature. Occasionally features a special guest artist. Often tours in the spring. Open to all university students by audition. Five one-hour rehearsals each week.

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MUEI 3111 Cowboy Band
Description: To be taken for at least two semesters at each level. A medium-sized ensemble designed for the performance of entertainment music for a variety of events including concerts,parades,football games,rodeos,basketball games,etc. A high-spirited highly visible ensemble rich in history and tradition.

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MUEI 3131 Collegiate Orchestra
Description: To be taken for at least two semesters at each level. A large ensemble open to all university students by audition. The Abilene Collegiate Orchestra exists through the cooperative efforts of Abilene Christian University and HSU. It performs four to six concerts per year at various locations,including the Paramount Theatre and the Abilene Civiv Center. Study and performance of standard orchestra literature.

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MUEI 4101 University Concert Band
Description: To be taken for at least two semesters at each level. A large ensemble designed for the study and performance of a wide variety of wind band literature. Occasionally features a special guest artist. Often tours in the spring. Open to all university students by audition. Five one-hour rehearsals each week.

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MUEI 4111 Cowboy Band
Description: To be taken for at least two semesters at each level. A medium-sized ensemble designed for the performance of entertainment music for a variety of events including concerts,parades,football games,rodeos,basketball games,etc. A high-spirited highly visible ensemble rich in history and tradition.

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MUEI 4131 Collegiate Orchestra
Description: To be taken for at least two semesters at each level. A large ensemble open to all university students by audition. The Abilene Collegiate Orchestra exists through the cooperative efforts of Abilene Christian University and HSU. It performs four to six concerts per year at various locations,including

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MUEI X101 University Concert Band
Description: To be taken for at least 2 semesters at each level A large ensemble designed for the study and performance of a wide variety of wind band literature. Occasionally features a special guest artist. Often tours in the spring. Open to all university students by audition. Five one-hour rehearsals each week.

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MUHL 1041 Laboratory in Concert Music
Description: A remedial listening laboratory assigned to music majors and minors who are deficient in recital and concert experiences.

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MUHL 2241 Survey of Music Lit I
Description: For music majors. A study of listening procedures, the materials of music, and a survey of the basic literature of music. Two class hours and one laboratory each week.

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MUHL 3241 History of Music I
Description: Survey of music of the ancient world, the music of early Christian liturgy,the emergence of polyphonic and homophonic forms in Western music. Two class hours and one laboratory each week.

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MUHL 3242 History of Music II
Description: Continuation of MUHL 3241. Survey of music of the ancient world, the music of early Christian liturgy, the emergence of polyphonic and homophonic forms in Western music. Two class hours and one laboratory each week.

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MUHL 3344 The History of Jazz
Description: This is a survey course designed to help familiarize the student with the many styles of jazz by examining the logical musical development and the important elements which comprise the individual styles of jazz. The important musicians and literature of each era will be the focus of the class. Social aspects of the times as they directly relate to the development of jazz will be discussed.

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MUHL 4099/5099 Special Studies
Description: Speicialized topics in music history and literature. May be repeated when topic varies.

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MUHL 4252
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MUHL 5252
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MUPC 1125 Diction I
Description: A study of the correct sounds belonging to the English,Italian,and Lation languages respectively with emphasis placed on their application to singing. Students will be required to prepare simple songs in each language.

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MUPC 1126 Diction II
Description: A study of the correct sounds belonging to the French and German languages respectively with emphasis placed on their application to singing. Students will be required to prepare simple songs in each language.

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MUPC 4311 Piano Pedagogy
Description: Course includes detailed analysis of private and class lesson teaching procedures,lesson planning, study of teaching materials from intermediate to early advanced level,and observation of teaching at these levels. Each student will be assigned a private student to teach under supervision of the instructor.

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MUPC 4341 String Pedagogy
Description: A study of teaching techniques and materials as applied to the instrument group selected.

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MUPS 1111 Piano - Private Instruction
Description: Literature of the level of difficulty of Etudes from Cramer,Czemy,OP 740;Clementi;Bach,Two and Three-part Inventions. Sonatas and pieces from the Romantic and Contemporary periods. Technical routine as appropriate (major and harmonic minor scales;arpeggios on major and minor triads, dominant and diminished sevenths;broken chords on major and minor triads,both hands played four octaves).

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MUPS 1111 Piano - Private Instruction
Description: Literature of the level of difficulty of Etudes from Cramer,Czemy,OP 740;Clementi;Bach,Two and Three-part Inventions. Sonatas and pieces from the Romantic and Contemporary periods. Technical routine as appropriate (major and harmonic minor scales;arpeggios on major and minor triads, dominant and diminished sevenths;broken chords on major and minor triads,both hands played four octaves).

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MUPS 1111 Piano - Private piano instruction
Description: Literature of the level of difficulty of Etudes from Cramer,Czemy,OP 740;Clementi;Bach,Two and Three-part Inventions. Sonatas and pieces from the Romantic and Contemporary periods. Technical routine as appropriate (major and harmonic minor scales;arpeggios on major and minor triads, dominant and diminished sevenths;broken chords on major and minor triads,both hands played four octaves).

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MUPS 1121 Voice - Private Instruction
Description: To be taken for at least two semesters. Developing breath control,tone production,diction. Repertoire to include English and early seventeenth and eighteenth century Italian classics.

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MUPS 1151 Trumpet- Private Instruction
Description: Instruction on all standard instruments. Concentration on scales, arpeggios, technical difficulties, and studies. Standard instructional material used. Study and performance of solo literature.

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MUPS 1151 Trombone- Private Instruction
Description: Instruction on all standard instruments. Concentration on scales, arpeggios, technical difficulties, and studies. Standard instructional material used. Study and performance of solo literature.

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MUPS 1151 Trombone- Private Instruction
Description: Instruction on all standard instruments. Concentration on scales, arpeggios, technical difficulties, and studies. Standard instructional material used. Study and performance of solo literature.

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MUPS 1161 Bassoon - Private Instruction
Description: Instruction on all standard instruments. Concentration on scales, arpeggios, technical difficulties, and studies. Standard instructional material used. Study and performance of solo literature.

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MUPS 2111 Piano - Private piano instruction
Description: To be taken for at least 2 semesters. Literature of the difficulty of Etudes by Chopin;Bach,Well- tempered Clavier & French Suites;Beethoven,OP 2, No.3, and Op 7. Romantic and contemporary pieces. Technical routine as needed (in tenths and sixths

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MUPS 2121 Voice-Private Instruction
Description: To be taken for at least two semesters. Continued emphasis on techniques:breath control,tone production,phrasing,through the study of songs in English,Italian,German,French,and the easier operatic and oratorio arias.

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MUPS 2122
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MUPS 2125
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MUPS 2151 Low Brass- Private Instruction
Description: To be taken for at least two semesters. Continuation of technical studies and study of performance of literature for the instrument.

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MUPS 2151 Trumpet- Private Instruction
Description: To be taken for at least two semesters. Continuation of technical studies and study of performance of literature for the instrument.

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MUPS 2161 Bassoon - Private Instruction
Description: To be taken for at least two semesters. Continuation of technical studies and study of performance of literature for the instrument.

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MUPS 3111 Piano - Private piano instruction
Description: To be taken for at least two semesters. Literature of the difficulty of Bach,Well-tempered Clavier, English Suites or Partitas;Beethoven,Op31,No 3; Technical routine as needed(in octaves,tenths, sixths,and thirds). Presentation of half-junior recital.

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MUPS 3121 Voice-Private Instruction
Description: To be taken for at least two semesters. Continued emphasis in all phases of vocal techniques;songs of increased technical and interpretive difficulty representing various schools and styles of vocal literature,and introducing the student to contemporary vocal literature in English,French, German,and Italian. Presentation of half-junior recital.

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MUPS 3151 Low Brass- Private Instruction
Description: To be taken for at least two semesters. Continuation of study on technical problems of the instrument. Concentration on repertoire and artistic performance. Presentation of half junior recital.

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MUPS 3161 Clarinet -Private Instruction
Description: To be taken for at least two semesters. Continuation of study on technical problems of the instrument. Concentration on repertoire and artistic performance. Presentation of half junior recital.

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MUPS 3321
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MUPS 3322
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MUPS 3325
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MUPS 4111 Piano - Private piano instruction
Description: To be taken for at least two semesters. Study of advanced literature from all style periods. Continuation of technical routine(contrary motion) Presentation of a senior recital consisting of representative works of the standard concert repertory.

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MUPS 4121 Voice-Private Instruction
Description: To be taken for at least two semesters. Particular emphasis placed on artistic interpretaion through intensive study of various schools and styles, including opera and oratorio arias. Presentation of senior recital.

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MUPS 4151 Low Brass- Private Instruction
Description: To be taken for at least two semesters. Continuation of technical study with emphasis on artistic performance. Intensive study of literature for the instrument. Presentation of senior recital.

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MUPS 4161 Saxophone-Private Instruction
Description: To be taken for at least two semesters. Continuation of technical study with emphasis on artistic performance. Intensive study of literature for the instrument. Presentation of senior recital.

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MUPS 5111 Piano - Private piano instruction
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MUPS 5151 Brass Private Instruction
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MUPS 6181 Conducting-Private Instruction
Description: The study of techniques involved in the realization and interpretation of musical scores for large and mixed ensembles. Evaluation will be based on the ability to conduct a convincing public performance of musical literature studied during the duration of the course. Ensembles will be made available for such testing and lab work.

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MUPS X121 Voice Private Instruction
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MUPS X131 Organ-Private Instruction
Description: To be taken for at least two semesters. Bach prelude and fugue of the difficulty of the A minor (S.543) or G major (S.541);free compositions by other Baroque composers;Franck Cantabile,Pastorale or Fantasy in C;pieces from French Classic period; pieces of moderate difficulty from contemporary literature. Presentation of half junior recital.

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MUSB 4351 Music Business Internship
Description: The student will serve at least on month full-time as an intern in a music-related business or businesses. The student will have opportunity with the approval of faculty to choose his place of internship. Students must be prepared to provide for their personal expenses during time of study related to this internship program which may take them away from the HSU campus in Abilene, Texas.

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MUSI 2121 Essentials of Woodwind Instruments
Description: This course is designed to develop a working knowledge of the instruments, their ranges, difficulties and transpositions through performance on the instruments.

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MUSI 3122 Intro Conducting Skills (In)
Description: A study of the principles of baton techniques in conjunction with the development of a fluent beat style. Students will study basic rhythmic,aural, and skill dexterity necessary to the successful direction of vocal and instrumental ensembles.

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MUTC 1131 Ear-Training I
Description: Includes the development of musical hearing through exercises and organized drill in melodic and harmonic singing(using solfege),and melodic, harmonic,and rhythmic dictation.

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MUTC 1132 Ear-Training II
Description: Includes the development of musical hearing through exercises and organized drill in melodic and harmonic singing (using solfege),and melodic, harmonic,and rhythmic dictation.

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MUTC 1134 Keyboard II
Description: The practical application of harmonic materials studied in MUTC 1131,1132,1235 and 1236 on the keyboard.

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MUTC 1235 Harmony I
Description: A study of the basic materials of music. Also includes principles of voice leading and composition in four-part chorale style. Must be taken concurrently with MUTC 1131,1132,and 1134.

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MUTC 1235 Harmony I
Description: A study of the basic materials of music. Also includes principles of voice leading and composition in four-part chorale style. Must be taken concurrently with MUTC 1131,1132,and 1134.

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MUTC 1236 Harmony II
Description: A study of the basic material of music. Also include pinciples of voice leading and composition in four-part chorale style. Must be taken concurrently with MUTC 1131,1132,1133 and 1134.

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MUTC 1331 Fundamentals Of Music
Description: A practical approach to the fundamentals of music designed to familiarize students with the meaning of music notation and with the harmonic,melodic, and rhythmic structure of music through writing, singing, and playing piano. Students must maintain a regular practice schedule. Some emphasis is placed on "pop" and folk music. The course may be counted as a core course in the humanities block or as an elective.

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MUTC 2131 Ear Training III
Description: A continuation of 1131 and 1132. Correlated with the materials studied in 2235 and 2236. Includes the study of chromaticism and an introduction to contemporary art music. Must be taken concurrently with MUTC 2133,2134,2235, and 2236.

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MUTC 2132 Ear Training IV
Description: A continuation of 1131 and 1132. Correlated with the materials studied in 2235 and 2236. Includes the study of chromaticism and an introduction to contemporary art music. Must be taken concurrently with MUTC 2133, 2134, 2235, and 2236.

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MUTC 2133 Keyboard III
Description: Practical application of harmonic materials studied in MUTC 2131,2132,2235, and 2236. Includes some transposition. Must be taken concurrently with MUTC 2131,2132,2235 and 2236.

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MUTC 2134 Keyboard IV
Description: Practical application of harmonic materials studied in MUTC 2131,2132,2235,and 2236. Includes some transposition. Must be taken concurrently with MUTC 2131,2132,2235 and 2236.

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MUTC 2235 Harmony III
Description: A continuation of 1235 and 1236. The study of chromatic harmony from secondary chords to 12-tone music. Also includes basic composition,writing a musical analysis paper,and an introduction to post-tonal analysis. Must be taken concurrently with MUTC 2131,2132,2133,and 2134.

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MUTC 2236 Harmony IV
Description: A continuation of 1235 and 1236. The study of chromatic harmony from secondary chords to 12-tone music. Also includes basic composition, writing a musical analysis paper, and an introduction to post-tonal analysis. Must be taken concurrently with MUTC 2131, 2132, 2133, and 2134.

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MUTC 2237 Composition
Description: Composition exercises that focus on the acquisition of technique. Also includes composition using small-scale forms and composing for piano,strings,brass,woodwinds,percussion,and voice. Notational issues will be discussed in detail. Must be taken concurrently with MUTC 2131, 2132,2133,2134,2235, and 2236.

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MUTC 2238 Composition
Description: Composition exercises that focus on the acquisition of technique. Also includes composition using small-scale forms and composing for piano,strings,brass,woodwinds,percussion, and voice, Notational issues will be discussed in detail. Must be taken concurrently with MUTC 2131, 2132,2133,2134,2235,and 2236.

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MUTC 2338-A Composition & Music
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MUTC 3233 Counterpoint
Description: Writing two-and three-voice counterpoint primarily in the style of J.S. Bach, including canon and fugue. Also includes the analysis of contrapuntal procedures and forms including imitation, invertible counterpoint, stretto,canon,invention and fugue.

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MUTC 3234 16th Century Counterpoint
Description: A course in the study of contrapuntal techniques used by Palestrina,including the use of species counterpoint to develop student skill.

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MUTC 3237 Music Composition
Description: Continuation of Composition 2237. Study of contemporary notational devices. Class,studio,and/ or recital performances of original works.

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MUTC 3238 Music Composition
Description: Continuation of Composition 2237. Study of contemporary notational devices. Class, studio, and/or recital performances of original works.

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MUTC 4231 Orchestration I
Description: An exploration of the characteristics of band and orchestral instruments through score study. Emphasis is placed on idiomatic writing and knowledge of the timber of each instrument and combinations of instruments,and how these sounds are applied in symphonic scoring. Also includes scoring for various orchestral and band groups, with some emphasis on instruments with voices. There will be some performance in class or studio.

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MUTC 4237 Music Composition
Description: Continuation of Composition 3237,3238. Study of contemporary rotational devices. Class,studio,and/ or recital performances of original works.

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MUTC 4238 Music Composition
Description: Continuation of Composition 3237, 3238. Study of contemporary rotational devices. Class, studio and/or recital performances of original works.

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MUTC 4321
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MUTC 5233 History of Music Theory
Description: Survey of the history of music theory. Students will explore theoretical issues from antiquity to the modern period.

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MUTC 5234 Schenkerian Analysis-Advanced tonal analysis
Description: Introduction to Schenkerian analysis of tonal music. Includes large-scale tonal relationships, the connection between harmony and counterpoint, and how these topics relate to musical form.

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MUTC 5235 Post-tonal Theory-the theory of non-tonal music
Description: Advanced study of set and 12-tone theory. Students will apply these concepts in the analysis of post-tonal music.

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MUTC 5236 Music Theory Review
Description: Overview of tonal theory and form and analysis. Introduction to acoustics, post-tonal music and non-western music.

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MUTC 5333 Pedagogy of Theory
Description: Study of methods and materials for teaching music theory. Includes the practical application of course topics in student teaching of undergraduate theory courses.

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MUTC 6139 Advanced Ear Training
Description: Development of aural skills with an emphasis on chromatic harmonic and melodic dictation and singing. Additional emphasis on the development of score reading.

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MUTC 6233 Advanced Composition
Description: Composition of large forms using traditional and contemporary techniques. Performance of student compositions is included.

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MUTC 6234 Advanced Composition
Description: Composition of large forms using traditional and contemporary techniques. Performance of student compositions is included.

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MUTC 6235 Advanced Counterpoint
Description: Extensive study and composition of 19th through 20th century counterpoint. Performance of student compositions is included.

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MUTC 6236 Advanced Orchestration
Description: Study of and scoring for large ensembles concentrating on literature of the 19th and 20th century.

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MUTC 6391 Thesis
Description: The thesis requirement is designed to allow various aspects of creativity.

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MUTC 6392 Thesis
Description: The thesis requirement is designed to allow various aspects of creativity.

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NURS 322 Adult Health Nursing
Description: This clinical and theory course provides first semester junior students with concepts of nursing fundamentals.

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NURS 3421 Health Assessment
Description: Assessment of the holistic person as an individual and a member of groups, families, aggregates, communities, and society (IFACS) is emphasized. The role of the nurse in health promotion throughout the life cycle is demonstrated by identifying normal findings. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring skills to record client histories, to perform physical assessment, and to communicate specific findings.

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NURS 3421 Health Assessment
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NURS 3421 Health Assessment
Description: Assessment of the holistic person as an individual and a member of groups, families, aggregates, communities, and society (IFACS) is emphasized. The role of the nurse in health promotion throughout the life cyle is domonstrated by identifying normal findings. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring skills to record client histories, to perform physical assessment, and to communicate specific findings.

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NURS 3421 Health Assessment
Description: Assessment of the holistic person as an individual and a member of groups, families, aggregates, communities, and society (IFACS) is emphasized. The role of the nurse in health promotion throughout the life cycle is demonstrated by identifying normal findings. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring skills to record client histories, to perform physical assessment, and to communicate specific findings.

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NURS 3421 Health Assessment
Description: Assessment of the holistic person as an individual and a member of groups, families, aggregates, communities, and society (IFACS) is emphasized. The role of the nurse in health promotion throughout the life cycle is demonstrated by identifying normal findings. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring skills to record client histories, to perform physical assessment, and to communicate specific findings.

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NURS 3421 Health Assessment
Description: Assessment of the holistic person as an individual and a member of groups, families, aggregates, communities, and society (IFACS) is emphasized. The role of the nurse in health promotion throughout the life cycle is demonstrated by identifying normal findings. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring skills to record client histories, to perform physical assessment, and to communicate specific findings.

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NURS 3622 Nursing Process I-Fundamentals
Description: Students are provided with basic knowledge of concepts inherent to the practice of professional nursing and in the care of all clients. The course lays the foundation for nursing practice based on current nursing theories, theoretical knowledge, concepts, and clinical skills. Theory is applied to practice in a variety of settings.

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NURS 3622 Nursing Process I-Fundamentals
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NURS 3622 Nursing Process I - Fundamentals of Nursing
Description: Students are provided with basic knowledge of concepts inherent to the practice of professional nursing and in the care of all clients. The course lays the foundation for the nursing practice based on current nursing theories, theoretical knowledge, concepts, and clinical skills. Theory is applied to practice in a variety of settings.

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NURS 3622 Nursing Process I-Fundamentals
Description: Students are provided with basic knowledge of concepts inherent to the practice of professional nursing and in the care of all clients. The course lays the foundation for nursing practice based on current nursing theories, theoretical knowledge, concepts, and clinical skills. Theory is applied to practice in a variety of settings.

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NURS 3633 Nursing Process II - Acute Care
Description: Examination of physiological and psychological adaptation to responses dealing with stressors/stimuli related to acute and serious health problems. Emphasis is on clients who experience physiological deviation.

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NURS 3633 Nursing Process II - Acute Care
Description: Examination of physiological and psychological adaptation to responses dealing with stressors/stimuli related to acute and serious health problems. Emphasis is on clients who experience physiological deviation.

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NURS 3633 Nursing Process II - Acute Care
Description: Examination of physiological and psychological adaptation to responses dealing with stressors/stimuli related to acute and serious health problems. Emphasis is on clients who experience physiological deviation.

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NURS 3833 Nursing Process - II Acute Care
Description: Examination of physiological and psychological adaptation to responses dealing with stressors/stimuli related to acute and serious health problems. Emphasis is on clients who experience physiological deviation.

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NURS 3833 Nursing Process - II Acute Care
Description: Examination of physiological and psychological adaptation to responses dealing with stressors/stimuli related to acute and serious health problems. Emphasis is on clients who experience physiological deviation.

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NURS 3833 Nursing Process - II Acute Care
Description: Examination of physiological and psychological adaptation to responses dealing with stressors/stimuli related to acute and serious health problems. Emphasis is on clients who experience physiological deviation.

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NURS 3833 Nursing Process - II Acute Care
Description: Examination of physiological and psychological adaptation to responses dealing with stressors/stimuli related to acute and serious health problems. Emphasis is on clients who experience physiological deviation.

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NURS 3833 Nursing Process - II Acute Care
Description: Examination of physiological and psychological adaptation to responses dealing with stressors/stimuli related to acute and serious health problems. Emphasis is on clients who experience physiological deviation.

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NURS 4335 Community Health and Nursing
Description: The focus of this introductory course is the presentation of key concepts, theories, and issues relevant to practice as a public health/ community health nurse. The course will explore the major concepts and conceptual issues underlying the specialty of community-oriented nursing, including the dimensions of public health and community health nursing. The course is intended to assist students in clarifying conceptual issues in the specialty and in beginning to develop positions on critical health care issues including access to care, disparities, vulnerable populations, health promotion across the lifespan and the implementation and progress of "Healthy People 2010 National Health Objectives

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NURS 4335 Community Health and Nursing
Description: The focus of this introductory course is the presentation of key concepts, theories, and issues relevant to practice as a public health/ community health nurse. The course will explore the major concepts and conceptual issues underlying the specialty of community-oriented nursing, including the dimensions of public health and community health nursing. The course is intended to assist students in clarifying conceptual issues in the specialty and in beginning to develop positions on critical health care issues including access to care, disparities, vulnerable populations, health promotion across the lifespan and the implementation and progress of "Healthy People 2010 National Health Objectives

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NURS 4343 Nursing Theories and Research
Description: Nursing Theories and Research provides a forum for the study of professional nursing related needs, through broadening the students’ ability to read, interpret, and integrate research information and theoretical models into practice. It is intended to introduce students, as beginning practitioners, to research and theory in nursing.

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NURS 4343 Nursing Theories & Research
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NURS 4352 Leadership and Management
Description: Leadership and management principles of professional nuring provide the student opportunities to synthesize and integrate learning experiences with contemporary practice. Health care as it is delivered in the United States today will be examined by considering the organizational soci-political, economic, legal, and cultural context on which health care delivery is based for the practicing profession.

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NURS 4352 Leadership and Management
Description: Leadership and management principles of professional nuring provide the student opportunities to synthesize and integrate learning experiences with contemporary practice. Health care as it is delivered in the United States today will be examined by considering the organizational soci-political, economic, legal, and cultural context on which health care delivery is based for the practicing profession.

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NURS 4371 Health Care Missions
Description: This course will provide the student a foundation for health care strategies that will be used to serve and evangelize in cross cultural environments. The student will be introduced to strategies for learning culture and language as well as communicating and educating cross culturally.

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NURS 4453 Professional Nursing Practicum
Description: Comprehensive clinical experience for the student to assist in the transition from student to professional nurse will be provided. Students will have opportunities to synthesize and integrate previous learning and apply it to clinical practice. The student will work directly with a professional nurse during the clinical experience in a self-directed independent position.

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NURS 4651 Nursing Process IV - Critical Care Nursing
Description: Examination of physiological and psychological adaptation to responses dealing with stressors/stimuli related to acute and critical health problems. Emphasis is on clients experiencing critical physiological deviations.

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NURS 4651 Nursing Process IV - Critical Care Nursing
Description: Examination of physiological and psychological adaptation to responses dealing with stressors/stimuli related to acute and critical health problems. Emphasis is on clients experiening critical physiological deviations.

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NURS 4651 Nursing Process IV-Critical Care Nursing
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NURS 4845 Nursing Process III-Childbear
Description: Students are introduced to obstetrical and pediatric nursing concepts and care. The course focuses on normal and abnormal adaptations in the childbearing process and on growth and development of the child and conditions and illness that affect child health.

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NURS 4845 Nursing Process III - Nursing Care of the Childbearing and the Childbearing Family
Description: Students are introduced to obstetrical and pediatric nursing concepts and care. The course focuses on normal and abnormal adaptations in the childbearing process and on growth and development of the child and conditions and illness that affect child health.

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NURS 6343 Epidemiology in Nursing Practice
Description: The scientific concepts related to the epidemiological process presented are: statistics, screening and investigatory processes, with the individual patient replaced by the community as the primary focus of concern. An assessment of a community health issue will be conducted by the class. The student will be proficient in the language of Epidemiology, how diseases are transmitted, with an understanding of the concepts and mechanisms underlying the transmission and acquisition of disease.

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NURS 6351 Instructional Methods, Testing & Measurements
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PHIL 4320 Philosophy of Religion
Description: Inquiries into the conceptual basis and logic of religios commitment. Emphasis on the varieties of theism together with appraisals of competing views, rational grounds for belief in God, the problem of evil, and human destiny. Issues will be related to contemporary theology.

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PHSC 3320 Age of Dinosaurs
Description: This course is a survey of the anatomy, physiology, life-styles, population, and adaptation of dinosaurs. Mesozoic climates and basic Earth history of this time will be studied. The latest research about dinosaur extinction and dinosaur fossil taphonomy will be covered.

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PHYS 1410 General Physics I
Description: A general course in physics. Fall-1410: mechanics, heat, and sound. Spring-1411: the fundamental concepts of magnetism, electricity, light and atomic physics.

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PHYS 1410 General Physics I
Description: A general course in physics. Fall-1410: mechanics, heat, and sound. Spring-1411: the fundamental concepts of magnetism, electricity, light and atomic physics.

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PHYS 1411 General Physics II
Description: A general course in physics. Fall-1410; mechanics, heat and sound. Spring - 1411: the fundamental concepts of magnetism, electricity, light and atomic physics.

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PHYS 2401 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I
Description: A calculus level introduction to the principles of mechanics and heat.

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PHYS 2402 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II
Description: A calculus level introduction to the principles of electricity, magnetism, and optics.

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PHYS 2405 Introduction to Acoustics
Description: A laboratory course that introduces the nature of sound produced by the human voice and musical instruments. The course will cover vibrations, wave phenomena, sound generation and propagation, the nature of hearing, room acoustics, and the analysis of sound. This course may not be used to satisfy the degree requirement for science majors or minors.

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PHYT 6099 Special Topics: Professional Development Elective
Description: Students will have the opportunity to become involved in extracurricular activities that will broaden their knowledge base while serving others. Elements of professional behaviors will be stressed.

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PHYT 6141 Clinical Reasoning I
Description: This integrative studies course will examine the psychosocial and clinical skills required for optimal patient management. Case studies and current literature will be used to discuss patient management and development of critical thinking skills.

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PHYT 6170 Experiential Professional Activity: Campus Clinic
Description: Students will be assigned to a clinic site and a clinical instructor for application of skills accumulated during the curriculum. While in the clinic, students will have the opportunity to assume a patient load where they will be responsible for examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention and outcome planning. A variety of learning experiences will be encouraged to help the student develop as a professional.

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PHYT 6183 Professional Project I
Description: This is the first of two semesters allotted for completion of the student’s professional

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PHYT 6199 Professional Development
Description: Students will have the opportunity to become involved in extracurricular activities that will broaden their knowledge base while serving others. Elements of professional behaviors will be stressed.

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PHYT 6204 Applied Physiology II
Description: This is the second course in a two‑part series, involves the study of the intact organism with emphasis on the processes that control and regulate important properties of living systems. Homeostasis of organ systems, as well as perturbations of homeostasis, particularly the acute and chronic effects of exercise will be examined. Topics including the cardiovascular systems, respiratory system, renal system, thermoregulation, gastrointestinal and reproductive systems will be studied.

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PHYT 6207 Neuroscience I
Description: Study of the anatomical substrate related to function of the nervous system. Particular attention is given to gross and sectional anatomy of the brain, brainstem, spinal cord, and the related neural pathways for the motor and Somatosensory systems.

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PHYT 6207 Neuroscience I
Description: Study of the anatomical substrate related to function of the nervous system. Particular attention is given to gross and sectional anatomy of the brain, brainstem, spinal cord, and the related neural pathways for the motor and Somatosensory systems.

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PHYT 6232 Foundations of Clinical Diagnosis & Management
Description: This course provides foundational information and skills, which help the physical therapist distinguish between neuromusculoskeletal and systemic pathology. Screening procedures used by physical therapists to complete a comprehensive systems review will be addressed. In addition, students will be introduced to laboratory and diagnostic resources utilized for medical diagnosis.

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PHYT 6233 Foundations of Clinical Diagnosis & Management II
Description: This course is divided into two parts: radiology and pharmacology. The first part provides foundational information and skills, which help the physical therapist utilize radiographs in the examination of patients. General principles of radiology are addressed, followed by more specific issues related to imaging of different body systems. Part II deals with general principles of pharmacology. Emphasis is on the impact of various types of pharmacological agents on physical therapy management.

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PHYT 6234 Clinical Diagnosis & Management VI: Pediatrics
Description: Examination, evaluation, intervention and program planning for children with disorders of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems.

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PHYT 6244 Clinical Reasoning II
Description: This integrative study course will encourage the student to assemble information learned from previous courses to address more complex patient problems and critical thinking skills. Case studies and Journal articles will serve as the premise from which to build.

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PHYT 6281 Research Methods I
Description: This course will focus on the study of research methods as it relates to physical therapy. Topics will include identifying appropriate research problems, the information seeking processes, critiquing research, and principles of research design. Students will begin to formulate an idea for their graduate professional project.

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PHYT 6284 Professional Project II
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PHYT 6303 Applied Physiology I
Description: This is the first of a two-semester course sequence involving the study of the homeostasis of organ systems, as well as acute and chronic responses of these organ systems to exercise and work will be examined. Application of physiology to healthy populations with reference to those with disease will be emphasized. Topics include physiology of bed rest, cellular physiology, autonomic nervous system, energy metabolism, neuromuscular system, endocrine system, energy metabolism, body composition, nutrition and ergonomics.

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PHYT 6305 Clinical Kinesiology I
Description: This course focuses on the study of human motion with the emphasis on application of biomechanics and functional anatomy and their relationship to the fundamental understanding of musculoskeletal evaluation and exercise concepts. Studies include the principles of kinematics and kinetics as well as the osteokinematics, arthrokinematics, and accessory joint movements of the vertebral column, upper extremity and lower extremity.

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PHYT 6306 Clinical Kinesiology II
Description: The second course in a two semester series, which will focus on the study of human motion with emphasis in biomechanics and functional anatomy and their relationship to the fundamental understanding of exercise concepts and musculoskeletal evaluation applied to the spine, posture, and gait. Evaluation and determination of variations in posture, gait, and spine including osteokinematics, arthrokinematics and accessory joint movements are addressed. Emphasis will include integration of spinal function with static and dynamic posture and normal and abnormal gait patterns.

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PHYT 6326 Clinical Diagnosis and Management IV: Neurological
Description: Examination, evaluation, treatment and program planning for adults with spinal cord injury/disease and balance vestibular disorders.

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PHYT 6371 Experiential Professional Activity I
Description: Students will be assigned to a clinic site and a clinical instructor for application of skills accumulated during the curriculum. While in the clinic, students will have the opportunity to assume a patient load where they will be responsible for examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention and outcome planning. A variety of learning experiences will be encouraged to help the student develop as a professional.

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PHYT 6401 Clinical Anatomy I
Description: Regional study of human gross anatomy utilizing dissection of the human cadaver. There is an emphasis on arthrology, osteology, gross neuromuscular and vascular anatomy of the upper and lower limbs. Emphasis is on general relationships between structures and applied anatomy relevant to the practice of physical therapy.

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PHYT 6402 Clinical Anatomy II
Description: Regional study of human gross anatomy utilizing dissection of the human cadaver. There is an emphasis on study of the abdominal and pelvic viscera, posterior abdominal wall, thorax, the lungs and heart, neck, head and face and the cranial cavity and contents. Gross anatomy of the central nervous system and study of serial cross sections of the brainstem and brain will be studied in addition. There will be an emphasis on general relationships between structures and applied anatomy relevant to the practice of physical therapy.

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PHYT 6402 Clinical Anatomy II
Description: Regional study of human gross anatomy utilizing dissection of the human cadaver. There is an emphasis on study of the abdominal and pelvic viscera, posterior abdominal wall, thorax, the lungs and heart, neck, head and face and the cranial cavity and contents. Gross anatomy of the central nervous system and study of serial cross sections of the brainstem and brain will be studied in addition. There will be an emphasis on general relationships between structures and applied anatomy relevant to the practice of physical therapy.

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PHYT 6421 Introduction to Clinical Diagnosis and Management
Description: This clinical science course will involve initial patient evaluation and formulation of physical therapy diagnosis, utilization of non-invasive screening procedures; biomechanical functional evaluations utilizing joint range of motion and manual muscle testing; patient transfer and positioning; infection control; gait training; introduction to therapeutic massage, the healing touch, and techniques of documentation.

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PHYT 6423 Clinical Diagnosis & Management I: Musculoskeletal
Description: The first in a two-course sequence dealing with the management of patients with problems of the musculoskeletal system. This course emphasizes the pathological, medical and surgical considerations, and physical therapy interventions associated with the upper quarter.

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PHYT 6424 Clinical Diagnosis & Management III: Musculoskeletal
Description: This is the second course in a two-course sequence dealing with the musculoskeletal system from the perspective of pathological, medical, and surgical considerations and physical therapy interventions. This course will focus on dysfunction of the spine and extremities in relation to trauma, degenerative changes, and overuse syndromes in recreation, sports, and industry. The physical therapy management of upper and lower extremity amputations in adults and children is also addressed.

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PHYT 6425 Clinical Diagnosis & Management II: Cardiovascular & Pulmonary
Description: This course deals with the cardiac, pulmonary and vascular systems including discussion of pathological, medical, surgical, evaluative and therapeutic intervention. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the comprehensive evaluation of these systems on all patients, particularly traditional orthopedic and neurological patients. Special emphasis is placed on caring for acutely ill patients with cardiac, pulmonary or vascular disease and their safe progression through out-patient or home rehabilitation.

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PHYT 6427 Clinical Diagnosis and Management VII: Neurological II
Description: Examination, evaluation, intervention and program planning for adults with cerebrovascular accident, traumatic brain injury, cognitive disorders and degenerative disorders of the nervous system.

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PHYT 6428 Healthcare Management
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PHYT 6428 Healthcare Management
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PHYT 6428 Healthcare Management
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PHYT 6429 Clinical Diagnosis and Management V: Multiple Systems
Description: This course deals with multiple system conditions from the perspective of pathological, medical and surgical considerations and physical therapy interventions. This course focuses on wound care (prevention, evaluation and treatment), infectious disorders, oncology, metabolic disorders, and degenerative conditions affecting multiple systems. Patient problems will be provided that stress professional decision across the life-span.

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PHYT 6429 Clinical Diagnosis and Management V: Multiple Systems
Description: This course deals with multiple system conditions from the perspective of pathological, medical and surgical considerations and physical therapy interventions. This course focuses on wound care (prevention, evaluation and treatment), infectious disorders, oncology, metabolic disorders, and degenerative conditions affecting multiple systems. Patient problems will be provided that stress professional decision across the life-span.

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PHYT 6772 Experiential Professional Activity II
Description: Students will be assigned to a clinic site and a clinical instructor for application of skills accumulated during the curriculum. While in the clinic, students will have the opportunity to assume a patient load where they will be responsible for examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention and outcome planning. A variety of learning experiences will be encouraged to help the student develop as a professional.

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PHYT 6773 Experiential Professional Activity III
Description: Students will be assigned to a clinic site and a clinical instructor for application of skills accumulated during the curriculum. While in the clinic, students will have the opportunity to assume a patient load where they will be responsible for examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention and outcome planning. A variety of learning experiences will be encouraged to help the student develop as a professional.

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PHYT 6774 Experiential Professional Activity IV
Description: Students will be assigned to a clinic site and a clinical instructor for application of skills accumulated during the curriculum. While in the clinic, students will have the opportunity to assume a patient load where they will be responsible for examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention and outcome planning. A variety of learning experiences will be encouraged to help the student develop as a professional.

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PHYT 6775 Experiential Professional Activity V
Description: Students will be assigned to a clinic site and a clinical instructor for application of skills accumulated during the curriculum. While in the clinic, students will have the opportunity to assume a patient load where they will be responsible for examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention and outcome planning. A variety of learning experiences will be encouraged to help the student develop as a professional.

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PHYT 6776 Experiential Professional Activity VI
Description: Students will be assigned to a clinic site and a clinical instructor for application of skills accumulated during the curriculum. While in the clinic, students will have the opportunity to assume a patient load where they will be responsible for examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention and outcome planning. A variety of learning experiences will be encouraged to help the student develop as a professional.

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PHYT 7142 Professional Seminar I
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PHYT 7246 Professional Seminar III
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PHYT 7282 Research Methods II
Description: This course will focus on the study of research methods as it relates to physical therapy. Topics will include experimental and non-experimental research designs, parametric and non-parametric data analysis and development of graduate professional projects.

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PHYT 7322 Introduction to Clinical Diagnosis and Management
Description: This clinical science course will involve pain evaluation and electrodiagnostic testing; application of physical agents, including thermal agents and electro-therapy; use of spinal traction; modification of soft tissues; and documentation.

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PHYT 7343 Professional Seminar II
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POLS 1301 American Government
Description: A fundamental course, based upon the U.S. and Texas constitutions. This course satisfies the teacher certification requirements in Texas.

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POLS 1301 American Government
Description: A fundamental course, based upon the U.S. and Texas constitutions. This course satisfies the teacher certification requirements in Texas.

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POLS 2105 Moot Court Workshop
Description: A course which focuses on law in action in the form of simulated appellate court proceedings- "moot court" actions. Opportunities are presented for competition at both the intramural and the intercollege level; and related activities(e.g. field trips and presentations by professionals in the field) may be included in any given term. Major constitutional issues are the focus of debate,with arguments drawn from specified sets of prior court opinions. Open to interested students, regardless of their majors,minors,or career goals, with no prerequisite required.

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POLS 2301 State and Local Government
Description: A course in American state and local government. Emphasis is given to the government and constitution of Texas. This course is required of all political science majors and minors and all pre-law students.

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POLS 2306 Evidence and Procedure
Description: Analysis of the rules of evidence on the operational level and a study of the Code of Criminal Procedure as it affects police functions. Review of the criminal court system from the trial court through the appellate courts. Most of these rules also apply to corrections.

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POLS 3306 Scope and Methods of Political Science
Description: A survey of the scope of political science and of the tools and methods utilized in the discipline. Legal research and resources are also covered. This course is required of all political science majors and minors and legal studies minors.

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POLS 3307 Criminal Law
Description: An in-depth study of the major felonies and some misdemeanors by use of the common law and modern statutes and the effect of court decisions on specific statutes.

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POLS 3309 Family Law
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POLS 3325 Introduction to Law
Description: A course in which students are presented a panoramic view of the content of the field of law, with major areas being highlighted. The interaction of law with other disciplines is discussed, and controversial current issues in American constitutional theory and law are addressed.

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POLS 3335 Legal Systems and Processes
Description: A study of legal history, comparative legal systems, and legal processes. The latter topic focuses on the American legal/judicial system.

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POLS 4099 Legal Ethics
Description: Subject to the approval by the Head of the Department advanced students in political science may enroll for one to three hours of directed study according to need and nature of work. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.

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POLS 4300 Political/Legal Internship
Description: Internships in local,state,and national affairs and policies under supervision of an instructor. The student will be placed with an appropriate public or private agency.

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POLs 4304 Modern Legal and Political Thought
Description: This course begins with a study of the Enlightenment

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POLS 4305 Constitutional History and Law
Description: A study of the meaning of the U.S. Constitution as it relates to judicial review, the distribution of powers in the federal system, and limitations upon government powers. Emphasis is on constitutional history, theory, and interpretation of both early and contemporary times.

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PSYC 1301 Intro to Psychology
Description: An overview of the varied aspects of psychology with emphasis on lerning,perception,motivation, physiology,human development and the philosophy of science.

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PSYC 1301 Intro to Psychology
Description: An overview of the varied aspects of psychology with emphasis on lerning,perception,motivation, physiology,human development and the philosophy of science.

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PSYC 1301 Intro to Psychology
Description: An overview of the varied aspects of psychology with emphasis on lerning,perception,motivation, physiology,human development and the philosophy of science.

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PSYC 1301 Intro to Psychology
Description: An overview of the varied aspects of psychology with emphasis on lerning,perception,motivation, physiology,human development and the philosophy of science.

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PSYC 2101 Seminar in Psychology
Description: This course will offer students an introduction to basic skills and knowledge that will be essential for their success in upper-level psychology courses. The course will be divided into three learning modules. In module 1, students will be introduced to the profession of psychology, subcategories of the profession, academic and training requirements for licensure and employment, and decision-making regarding their own professional development. In module 1, students will be introduced to the profession of psychology, subcat

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PSYC 2300 Life Span Development
Description: An introduction to developmental psychology. The course will present a view of the entire life span with special emphasis on child and adolescent foundations of the entire life sequence.

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PSYC 3099 Special Topics
Description: Topics offered on demand reflecting subject areas, trends, and developments within the field not covered by existing catalog courses.

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PSYC 3303 Abnormal Psychology
Description: An examination of the field of abnormal psychology including disorders utilizing the DSM IV nomenclature. Historical background,philosophical and ethical issues,psychological and social viewpoints,causes and treatments of abnormal behavior are examined.

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PSYC 3303 Abnormal Psychology
Description: An examination of the field of abnormal psychology including disorders utilizing the DSM IV nomenclature. Historical background,philosophical and ethical issues,psychological and social viewpoints,causes and treatments of abnormal behavior are examined.

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PSYC 3306 Child & Adolescent Psyc
Description: An in-depth coverage of the basic developmental processes and principles of psychological functioning in physiological,cognitive,social and personality spheres occuring from conception through adolescence.

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PSYC 3307 Human Sexuality
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PSYC 3337 Adult Development and Gerontology
Description: A study in adult personality development through the completion of the life cycle, this course includes the psychological, physiological, and emotional phenomena associated with aging.

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PSYC 3340 Social Psychology
Description: Study of objective factors, which integrate personality and response in a social environment.

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PSYC 4310 Personality:Theories/Disorders
Description: A survey of the major contemporary theories of personality and personality disorders, examining both theories and individual,group and systematic treatment strategies.

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PSYC 4315 Psychological Testing
Description: An intensive course providing the student with exposure to psychological tests of intelligence, aptitude,interest,personality,forensics and religious values. Validity,reliability and ethical use of tests will be addressed. Provides students with background in testing necessary for advanced degrees in psychology and other fields.

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PSYC 4321 Psychological Counseling
Description: A survey of major approaches to counseling. Attention is given to theory, application, and basic research findings. Recommended for persons working in areas involving human relations and helping skills.

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PSYC 4335 History/Systems/Philosophy of Psychology
Description: The capstone course required for all majors. It is to be taken the last spring semester before graduation and includes a comprehensive exam, research paper with oral presentation,and senior exit survey. Content focuses on: emergence of modern psychology from the other sciences and philosophy; development of contemporary systems of psychology in American and Europe, with emphasis on historical and systematice development and the conceptual and methodological bases for the major systems of psychology.

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PSYC 4340 Psychology of the Family
Description: An overview of the field of marital and family relations: includes basic systems concepts, family life cycle, aspects of healthy marriages and family life, and major theoretical approaches and interventions in marital and family therapy.

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PSYC 6303 Family and Psychological Evaluation
Description: Intense and closely supervised training in selection, administratin, analysis, and interpretation of psychological testing procedures and results. Special emphasis is placed on proper report writing for accurate, effective, and useful results. Objective and projective personality measures and vocational assessment devices for families and individuals are included. Integration of test results into the therapeutic setting is stressed. A laboratory fee will be assessed to offset costs of replacement materials and test report protocols.

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PSYC 6338 Marital & Family Systems
Description: An examination of marriage and the family in the context of a system. A study of systemic thinking through the evolution of family theory and the advent of integrative family therapy.

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PSYC 6339 Developmental Family Psyc
Description: This course is designed to provide an in-depth study of the family development process including normative and non-normative changes, varying types of stressors and the stages of the family life cycle. In addition, specific attention is focused on the impact of family violence, socio-economic status, chronic illness and death, divorce and remarriage, and launching of young adults on family developmental processes.

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PSYC 6340 Advanced Psychopathology and Clinical Practice
Description: Methods and strategies for the assessment and diagnosis of mental disorders, using current DSM classifications and criteria. Alternative models of psychopathology will be reviewed as will methods of intervention and treatment. Practice at diagnosing and developing treatment plans will be facilitated through case studies.

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PSYC 6351 Premarital & Marital Ther
Description: An in-depth examination of the approaches and models of premarital and marital therapy including communication, Family of Origin, psychoanalytic, social learning-cognitive, and systems models. An overview of the administration, scoring, and interpretation of selected premarital and marital adjustment inventories is included as well.

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PSYC 6353 Advanced Human Sexuality: Disorders and Treatment
Description: An examination of sexual dysfunction and treatment within the context of marital relationships. Treatment of sexual addiction, sex offenders, and sexual abuse is included.

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PSYC 6355 Family and Group Therapy
Description: Application of major theoretical approaches and integrative techniques to family and group therapy. Conceptual understanding of the family and group as interacting systems as well as practical applications of interventions are jointly emphasized.

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PSYC 6356 Cultural and Community Counseling
Description: An examination of our society’s current increasing degree of diversity and the resulting impact on the counseling profession. Emphasis is placed on the enhanced awareness of ethnic, cultural, gender, age, and ability diversity and the development of effective clinical strategies for working with these different populations.

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PSYC 6357 Advanced Therapeutic Strategies for Families
Description: An examination of major marital/family education and enrichment programs currently available. The development of programs suited for targeted groups is covered as well. The integration of assessment data, family life cycle issues, vocational choice/change, cultural aspects, and other family issues are stressed. Knowledge of resources, implementation, and development of problem prevention and advanced therapeutic strategies are the major emphases. A multiple focus on individuals as family, group, and societal members is incorporated.

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PSYC 6358 Psychology of Vocational Dev/Choice
Description: Vocational development will be examined through an investigation of career throughout the life span. The course will also address the influence of our biosocial-psychological-spiritual dimensions on career decision making, with an emphasis on the influence from and impact upon the family. In addition, special attention will be paid to our society’s increasing ethnic, cultural, gender, social class, age and ability diversity. The development of effective counseling strategies for working with these specific populations will also be emphasized.

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PSYC 6370 Clinical Supervision
Description: Students gain experience in marital and family therapy through direct client contact. Weekly group and/or individual supervision sessions are included. Live, videotaped, and other supervision modalities are utilized. May be repeated as needed. As an introduction to the therapeutic process, students enrolled in their first semester of clinical supervision are required to participate in 4-6 hours of therapy. Fee required.

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PSYC 6370 Clinical Supervision
Description: Students gain experience in marital and family therapy through direct client contact. Weekly group and/or individual supervision sessions are included. Live, videotaped, and other supervision modalities are utilized. May be repeated as needed. As an introduction to the therapeutic process, students enrolled in their first semester of clinical supervision are required to participate in 4-6 hours of therapy. Fee required.

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PSYC 6370 Clinical Supervision
Description: Students gain experience in marital and family therapy through direct client contact. Weekly group and/or individual supervision sessions are included. Live, videotaped, and other supervision modalities are utilized. May be repeated as needed. As an introduction to the therapeutic process, students enrolled in their first semester of clinical supervision are required to participate in 4-6 hours of therapy. Fee required.

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PSYC 6370 Clinical Supervision
Description: Students gain experience in marital and family therapy through direct client contact. Weekly group and/or individual supervision sessions are included. Live, videotaped, and other supervision modalities are utilized. May be repeated as needed. As an introduction to the therapeutic process, students enrolled in their first semester of clinical supervision are required to participate in 4-6 hours of therapy. Fee required.

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READ 1301 Reading Improvement
Description: A course designed to enable adult readers to maximize their ability to read college-level materials. Comprehension of material, integration and transfer of information, learning strategies, and speed-reading will be primary focuses.

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READ 3360 Beginning Literacy Development
Description: An introductory reading course informing students of research based approaches focusing on emergent literacy with a strong emphasis on phonological and oral language development. Authentic experiences include collaborative and individual assignments, along with developing literacy-based lessons, which reflect elements of word analysis, decoding, and the alphabetic principle.

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READ 3361 Reading in the Elem School
Description: This course focuses on comprehension and reading fluency for grades K-2. An emphasis is placed on integrating language/literacy lessons to teach comprehension and fluency in a variety of contexts. Students generate literacy-based lesson plans for actual tutorial experiences for five weeks in a local elementary school.

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READ 3387 Children’s Literature for Middle Grades
Description: Current and traditional representations of various genre appropriate for students in grades 4-8 will be read, studied, and evaluated. Rationale, methods, and activities to teach curriculum with literature for older children and young adults will be included.

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READ 4392 Organ & Materials for Reading
Description: This course develops a comprehensive understanding of a variety of formal and informal assessments for the pre-service teacher. Intervention strategies that focus on comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, writing and spelling will be taught. Theory and well-researched effective teaching practices are interwoven throughout the semester to provide the student with a strong theoretical basis for assessing, designing, and implementing instruction to meet instructional literacy needs of students grades 2 – 8.

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READ 4393 Read Assessment & Intervention
Description: This course develops a comprehensive understanding of a variety of formal and informal assessments for the pre-service teacher. Intervention strategies that focus on comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, writing and spelling will be taught. Theory and well-researched effective teaching practices are interwoven throughout the semester to provide the student with a strong theoretical basis for assessing, designing, and implementing instruction to meet instructional literacy needs of students grades 2 – 8.

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READ 4394 Reading Practicum
Description: Directed learning experiences that allow students to apply, plan, and implement literacy strategies will be taught. Student will develop reading plans for a child based on the child’s individual strengths and needs. Use of media, formal/informal assessments, language/literature activities, and effective communication with the child and the parents will provide the students opportunities for creating a rich literary context for a child.

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READ 4395 Reading for Diverse Cultures
Description: Knowledge of the major cultures in Texas and cultural diversity in the United States is used to strengthen multiculturalism and global perspectives. Emphases will be placed on understanding cultural and socioeconomic differences for instructional planning.

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READ 4398 The Reading Professional
Description: Students will review and apply the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) approved standards in reading and writing. An emphasis will be placed on the current trends and issues involving theory and research in language, literacy and curriculum. Part of the course will include implementing the writing workshop in a public school classroom and ESL standards.

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READ 5099 Elementary School Reading
Description: Designed to meet special needs of individuals or special students. Offered as needed. May be repeated when topic is changed.

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READ 5301 Basic Language Training
Description: Students will receive basic training in teaching literacy skills. Emphases will include planning, designing, and implementing effective instruction for dyslexic and/or struggling readers.

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READ 6307 Change in Reading Instruction: Trends and Issues
Description: Students will learn how to design and implement reading instruction that reflects state content and performance standards and addresses the varied learning needs of all students. Emphasis will be given to appliying knowledge of reading difficulties, dyslexia, reading disabilities, and the special needs of gifted learners to facilitate and promote literacy. Mentoring, coaching, and consultation strategies, continuing professional development, national trends in compensatory programs, and reading research evaluation will also be covered.

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READ 6310 Directing Reading Instruction
Description: Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in assessment and intervention techniques for readers. Emphasis is given to promoting parent and community involvement, coordinating literacy efforts among school personnel, and serving as mentors for less experienced facilitators.

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READ 6312
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READ 6314 The Multi-Faceted Reader
Description: Students will examine the many facets of reading and writing instruction with emphasis on the physiological, emotional, social, and psychological aspects. Political implications, gender inequities, home and school connections, and ethics and professional practices will also be addressed.

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SCIE 2410 Integrated Science I
Description: The course presents the application of the scientific method in the biological & geological sciences at the introductory level. Includes a survey of the animal & plant kingdoms, as well as basic introduction to stratigraphy & earth sciences, & meteorology. Designed for early childhood-grade four education majors. Emphasis is placed on learning the basic science necessary to teach children. This course will not satisfy university core science credit except for elementary education majors.

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SCIE 2411 Integrated Science II
Description: This course presents the application of the scientific method in chemistry, physics and astronomy at the introductory level. Includes a survey of basic chemical reactions and their application to everyday living; basic law of physics and application to simple machines and tools, and an introduction to our solar system. Designed for early childhood-grade four education majors. Emphasis is placed on learning the basic science necessary to teach children. This course will not satisfy university core sciene credit.

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SCKW 1350 Introduction to Social Work
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SCWK 1350 Introduction to Social Work
Description: An introduction to the profession of socail work and its relationship to the institution of social welfare. Emphasis is placed on common human needs and problems as the nature and range of current social work practice is examined. The historical development and professionalization of social work is studied as well as an overview of current social welfare programs. Students are required to do 40 hours of Community Volunteer Work during the semester.

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SCWK 2303 Social Work Practice I
Description: Clarification of the interview process and development of specific skills,competencies, and concepts for interviewing. Focus is on developing basic skills of the interview, including listening,influencing and structuring an effective session. A lab experience is provided for skill building in conducting an interview. Content includes integration of ethical and multicultural issues in practice.

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SCWK 2360 Human Behavior Social Environment I
Description: An examination of the social systems approach to understanding human behavior within families, groups, organizations, and communities. Particular focus will be on the relationship among biological, social, psychological, and cultural systems as they affect and are affected by human behavior.

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SCWK 2365 Human Behav/Social Envir II
Description: An examination of the development of the individual throughout the life span. Focus will be on the biological, psychological, and cognitive development of the individual interacting with societal and cultural groups.

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SCWK 3320 Child Welfare Services
Description: A general study of social work services designed to enhance the welfare of children. Emphasis is on societal problems which cause problems for children and on the activities and programs which provide services to deal with those problems.

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SCWK 3360 Social Welfare Policy I
Description: An examination of the institution of social welfare and of how it meets social goals. The principle focus is on the history and development of social welfare services, as well as the central figures that have played a crucial part in its development. A thorough analysis of current programs will be included as well as the economic and political influences upon them.

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SCWK 3365 Social Welfare Policy II
Description: Examination of how the institution of social welfare meets social goals. Analysis of economic and political processes that impact on the social welfare system. Conceptual schemes are developed for analyzing the structure of social welfare systems with attention given to overcoming patterns and consequences of discrimination and oppression.

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SCWK 3370 Social Work Practice II
Description: An examination of the knowledge, values, and skills basic to the generalist practice of social work. Students utilize an understanding of the social work process to develop skills in problem solving with individuals, families, and groups. A lab experience is provided for skill building and evaluation opportunities.

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SCWK 3375 Social Work Practice III
Description: A continuation of SCWK 3370, including further application of the generalist method of problem solving with micro and macro systems. Students utilize an understanding of policy, human behavior and the social environment, and research to develop a framework for practice. A lab is provided to refine practice and evaluation skills.

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SCWK 4450 Field Instruction I
Description: Fourteen hours per week for fifteen weeks of field instruction supervised by a professional social worker in a local agency, providing the student an opportunity to implement knowledge learned in previous courses. Emphasis is on developing skills in human service, as well as learning structure, function, and policies of social work agencies. Students will also spend 1 ½ hours each week in an on-campus seminar to further integrate class and field learning.

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SCWK 4552 Field Instruction II
Description: Second field instruction course consisting of sixteen hours per week for fifteen weeks under the supervision of a professional social worker in a local agency. Course helps to strengthen the development of specific practice skill areas, and the use of self. A deeper consideration of values and social issues is emphasized. A 1 1/2 hour weekly on-campus seminar designed to further integrate class and field learning is provided.

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SOCI 1300 Intro to Marriage and Family
Description: A practical course designed to provide guidance for marriage and family life. Consideration is given to the cultural, biological, psychological, religious, and economic foundations for marriage and family. Some of the topics that will be explored include mate selection, sexuality, marriage, child-rearing, family finances, family conflict, and divorce.

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SOCI 1300 Introduction to Marriage and Family
Description: A practical course designed to provide guidance for marriage and family life. Consideration is given to the cultural, biological, psychological, religious, and economic foundations for marriage and family. Some of the topics that will be explored include mate selection, sexuality, marriage, child-rearing, family finances, family conflict, and divorce.

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SOCI 1301 Intro to Sociology
Description: An introduction to the field; a survey of society, in which socail institutions, social processes, and patterns of social interaction are studied and related to contemporary life.

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SOCI 3303 Cultural Diversity
Description: A practical course designed primarily for non-majors and minors who are interested in learning more about various social groups in American society; examples are: racial, ethnic, gender, religious, physically challenged, and other groups that are represented on campus and in the workplace.

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SOCI 3320 Sociology of Sport
Description: Study of the structural and cultural relationship of sport to society. Consideration will be given to the historical development of sprots in the U.S., with a special emphasis on the importance of gender, race/ethnicity, and social class as they relate to sports. Current issues and problems will be addressed.

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SOCI 3331 Urban Sociology
Description: A study of the structure,nature and functions of urban society. Consideration is given to the problems of location and development of cities.

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SOCI 3360 Sociology of Religion
Description: Study of the sociological approaches to religious phenomena and the reciprocal influence of society and religion. Emphasis will be placed on the contemporary American urban church.

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SOCI 4301 Directed Studies
Description: An opportunity for a student to investigate an area of special interest on a basis outside the normal setting of a classroom.

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SOCI 4340 Sociology of Marriage and Family
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SOCI 4380 Sociological Theory
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SOCI 4390 Senior Seminar in Sociology
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SPAN 1401 Elementary Spanish I
Description: Pronunciation,grammar,conversation,and the reading of simple prose. One hour language laboratory per week.

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SPAN 1401 Elementary Spanish I
Description: Pronunciation,grammar,conversation,and the reading of simple prose. One hour language laboratory per week.

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SPAN 1402 Elementary Spanish II
Description: Pronunciation,grammar,conversation,and the reading of simple prose. One hour language laboratory per week.

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SPAN 1402 Elementary Spanish II
Description: Pronunciation,grammar,conversation,and the reading of simple prose. One hour language laboratory per week.

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SPAN 2301 Intermediate Spanish I
Description: Grammar review, composition, oral practice, and selected readings.

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SPAN 2302 Intermediate Spanish II
Description: Grammar review,composition,oral practice, and selected readings.

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SPAN 2302 Intermediate Spanish II
Description: Grammar review,composition,oral practice, and selected readings.

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SPAN 3311 Conversational Spanish
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SPAN 3320 Introduction to Hispanic Literature
Description: A study of less difficult selection in the fields of Spanish and Spanish American literature. Included will be examples from various genres.

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SPAN 4099 Internship I
Description: A special interest course offered for one,two, or three hours credit. Study at the advanced level of special-interest topics not listed elsewhere in the catalog. Topics may include Advanced Conversational Spanish,Professional Specialized Spanish,Literary Criticism, Chicano Literature, Cervantes, Hispanic Civilization, or a selected major epoch or selected genre from the Hispanic World. May be repeated if topics vary. Offered as needed.

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SPAN 4302 Advanced Conversational Spanish
Description: Advanced practice in oral communication. The development of advanced-level oral/aural skills.

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SPAN 4302 Advanced Conversational Spanish
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SPAN 4311 Advanced Spanish Grammar
Description: The writing of themes, proctice in grammar and idioms, and everyday conversations.

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SPAN 4330 Hispanic Civilization
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SPAN 4337 Capstone Course
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SPEP 2352 Normal Speech, Language, and Hearing
Description: A study of normal speech,language, and hearing, including theory, normal developmental sequence and observation.

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SPEP 3354 Articulation, Voice, and Fluency Disorders
Description: A study of speech articulation, phonology, voice, and fluency disorders including etiology, theory, diagnosis, and treatment.

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SPEP 4099 Language,learning, Lit Disorder
Description: A study of a special subject area not covered in existing courses. Repeatable as topics vary.

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SPEP 4099 Special Topics
Description: A study of a special subject area not covered in existing courses. Repeatable as topics vary.

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SPEP 4352 Language Disorders
Description: A study of language disorders in children, including etiology,theory, and diagnostic and treatment methods.

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SPEP 4353 Speech, Language, Hearing Programs in Schools
Description: Investigation of the role of the speech-language pathologist in the school; legislation and public law related to children having speech-language disorders; organization and management of the school speech, language and hearing program; case selction; scheduling and implementing treatment services; individualized educational program; and documentation.

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SPEP 4355 Development and Design of Therapeutic Resources
Description: A study of the design, creation, and modification or individualization of therapeutic materials that can be used in clinical sessions. Emphasis is placed on making materials that can be used in a variety of ways, incliding as extrinsic and intrinsic reinforcers and pragmatic language stimuli.

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SPEP 4358 Augmentative/Alternative Comm
Description: A study of the methods used to augment or to provide an alternative means of communication when a severe oral communication disorder is present. Emphasis will be placed on individual multimodal treatment plans based on evaluation results. Students will design AAC overlays.

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SPEP 4399 Seminar in Speech, Language, or Hearing Disorders
Description: A study of a special subject area not covered in existing courses.

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SPEP 4459 Observation of Clinical Procedures in Speech, Language, and/or Hearing Disorders
Description: Clinical observation experiences in the diagnosis and/or treatment of speech, language, and hearing disorders/delays.

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SRMT 6303 Disabled Sport and Fitness
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SRMT 6305 Descriptive Statistics
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SRMT 6310 Motor Learning and Sport Performance
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SRMT 6315 Facilities Design & Management
Description: Planning, designing, constructing and maintaining sport facilities

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SRMT 6316 Principles of Sports & Recreation Management
Description: Overview and analysis of components relative to admin and management within sports fields: marketing, promotions, public relations, law budget, risk management, etc.

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SRMT 6325 Phil/Found of Coaching in Society
Description: In-depth study of coaching profession

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SRMT 6326 Nutrition, Health and Wellness
Description: This course serves as introduction to the essential components of Nutrition in relation to the Health and Wellness of human beings and their overall lifestyle development through stages of human growth and performance, especially in relation to sport. Also, included will be the use of various scientific instruments related to human composition measure, exercise prescription and lifestyle design.

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SRMT 6326 Nutrition, Health and Wellness
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THEA 1131 Theatre Workshop
Description: A production laboratory. A minimum of 30 lab hours is required. Workshop hours are to be taken in conjunction with Theatre,Lighting,Costume Design, Scene Design, and Theatre Management courses. It is recommended that the Workshop relating to each course be taken the semester following that course offering. Workshops may be repeated in defferent areas for elective credit.

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THEA 1301 Theatre Appreciation
Description: A beginning course in theatre for the general student population. The objective of the course is to create an appreciation for the art of live theatre. Lectures will include demonstrations and performances by local professionals. Students will also attend local performances of plays,musicals,operas and ballets. Students will write critiques,keep a journal of these performances & participate in class discussions. An elective for theatre majors & minors.

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THEA 2335 Stagecraft
Description: An analysis of the organizational and technical aspects of producing the play. Design and constructiontechniques of scenery,costumes, make-up, and props are examined,relating to style in play production. Students are required to participate in production crews throughout the semester, which are separate from the lecture class time

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THEA 3337 Theatre Lighting
Description: Examination of the artistic and practical considerations in the design and execution of stage lighting. Minimum of 40 laboratory hours required.

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THEA 4099 Special Topics
Description: A study of significant topics in theatre. Course content may vary. Examples of topics include theatre sound, touring, stage combat, and children’s theatre. May be repeated as topic varies.

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THEO 2101 Theological Research & Writing
Description: Introduction to basic theological research and writing skills. Course content includes choosing and narrowing a topic, utilizing theoological library resources,implementation of research,note taking,organizing a paper,and writing improvement. Students will be introduced to the current edition of Turabian.

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THEO 2101 Theological Research & Writing
Description: Introduction to basic theological research and writing skills. Course content includes choosing and narrowing a topic, utilizing theoological library resources,implementation of research,note taking,organizing a paper,and writing improvement. Students will be introduced to the current edition of Turabian.

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THEO 2101 Theological Research & Writing
Description: Introduction to basic theological research and writing skills. Course content includes choosing and narrowing a topic, utilizing theoological library resources,implementation of research,note taking,organizing a paper,and writing improvement. Students will be introduced to the current edition of Turabian.

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THEO 2101 Theological Research & Writing
Description: Introduction to basic theological research and writing skills. Course content includes choosing and narrowing a topic, utilizing theoological library resources,implementation of research,note taking,organizing a paper,and writing improvement. Students will be introduced to the current edition of Turabian.

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THEO 2101 Theological Research & Writing
Description: Introduction to basic theological research and writing skills. Course content includes choosing and narrowing a topic, utilizing theoological library resources,implementation of research,note taking,organizing a paper,and writing improvement. Students will be introduced to the current edition of Turabian.

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THEO 4099 History of Biblical Interpretation
Description: Study of the selected topic in theology. May be repeated for credit if the content is changed.

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THEO 4323 Christian Doctrine
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THEO 6101 Theological Research
Description: Introductory practice of graduate theological research and writing.

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THEO 6101 Theological Research
Description: Introductory practice of graduate theological research and writing.

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THEO 6101 Theological Research
Description: Introductory practice of graduate theological research and writing.

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THEO 6101 Theological Research
Description: Introductory practice of graduate theological research and writing.

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THEO 6220 Christian Philosophy
Description: Introduction to basic issues in philosophy of religion with special attention to the way they relate to Christian thought.

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THEO 6320
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THEO 6352 Theological Thought in Historical Context II
Description: Introduction to the study of systematic Christian theology with special emphasis upon its historical background. The purpose will be to engage students in biblically-warranted, critical reflection upon Christian beliefs and practices relating their study to the ministry of the contemporary church.

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THEO 6353 Issues of Integrity in the Church
Description: Individual and corporate integrity in the ecclesial setting will be considered. Biblical-theological expectations of character, behavior, and relationships, along with professional codes of conduct will be considered. May be taken as either a 2-hour or 3-hour course.

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THEO 6373 Readings in Theology
Description: Study of selected theologies and theologians. May be taken as either a 2-hour or 3-hour course.

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