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2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Education Curriculum & Instruction
  

  • IND 5998 - Online Course Engineering (3)

    This course focuses on learning how to develop content for a course that will be delivered online.  Candidates are required to select a topic and develop online course materials that include:  A Syllabus; Staff Information; Selection of a relevant Text; Hypermedia and Multimedia E-Content for Instructional Delivery; Discussion Board Forum Topics; Internet Links; Online Assessments; and Interactive E-Books for Learning.  In addition, online course systems features will be highlighted and explored.


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  • IND 5999 - Interactive E-Portfolio Engineering (3)

    This course is an in-depth, the fourth and final part of a yearlong study E-Content design.  The final product produced in this course is the required comprehensive Digital Hypermedia Electronic Portfolio for final candidate evaluation for graduation.  Candidates will produce and deliver a cumulative Interactive E-Portfolio that has a Graphic User Interface, an Interactive Navigational Menu, and Hyperlinks to a Categorical Data Directory that contains Artifacts and Evidence from all completed Program Courses.


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Exceptional Education
  

  • EDEC 5151 - Characteristics of Students with Behavioral and Emotional Disabilities (3)

    Prerequisites: EDEC 5620 . An introduction to students with behavioral and emotional disabilities. Students will learn to use NCDPI procedures for definition, identification, and placement of students with behavioral, emotional disabilities. Characteristics and etiology defined by DSM categories will be examined along with common interventions and causal factors.


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  • EDEC 5501 - Introduction to Visual Impairments (3)

    An introductory course providing a comprehensive, life-span overview of the field of visual impairments. Examines legal, demographic, historical, and psychosocial perspectives, as well as the various services and programs available. Through demonstrations, simulations, and practical experiences, students will also be exposed to a variety of current adaptive skills, techniques, and devices used by persons with visual impairments.


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  • EDEC 5502 - Introduction to Braille Code (3)

    The purpose of this course is to teach candidates preparing to be teachers of blind students (both adults and children) to read and write literary braille and to interline and proofread students’ work quickly and accurately.  Course examinations address the history of tactile codes, contracted and uncontracted braille, braille transcription and translation, as well as the technologies, techniques, and tools of reading and writing braille.


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  • EDEC 5503 - Braille Transcription (1)

    15-session, course designed for the student already skilled in basic Grade Two Braille. Focuses on tips and techniques for the production of Braille materials in the traditional role of the transcriber. Students completing course are prepared to successfully challenge the Library of Congress Braille transcriber’s requirements and to be confident in a wide variety of work-day/real-world Braille transcribing situations. One-hour credit offered on a Pass/Fail basis.


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  • EDEC 5504 - Specialized Braille Codes (3)

    Participants in the course will demonstrate mastery of the Nemeth Code (braille mathematics) and use of the abacus for teaching mathematics to learners who are blind.  They will complete basic activities in math and science braille formatting, foreign language codes, and music braille.  Participants will achieve a reading rate of at least 30 words per minute in literacy braille.  Candidates must have successfully completed  , or a comparable course, and pass a competency test for Literary Braille.


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  • EDEC 5508 - Technology for the Visually Impaired Learner (3)

    Through didactic and practical instruction, this course enables participants to successfully integrate technological devices into the instructional settings of individuals with visual impairments. Issues of computer literacy are presented, along with the resources for locating, assessing, and adapting current technologies for the unique needs of the visually impaired learner.


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  • EDEC 5511 - Advanced Aspects of Low Vision (3)

    Prerequisites: EDEC 5601 - Structure and Function of the Human Eye (3) , and instructor approval. Advanced studies course providing comprehensive analysis and instruction regarding low vision issues across the life span. Course of study includes the psychological/sociological impact of low vision, advanced assessment, and intervention techniques and strategies, as well as the utilization of optical and non-optical adaptations and devices.


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  • EDEC 5512 - Deaf/Blind & Multiple Disabilities (3)

    Advanced seminar addressing the unique assessment, instructional strategies, and psychological/sociological aspects of multiple disabilities, including deaf/blindness, across the life span. Course develops specific, multidisciplinary team-based intervention strategies including team identification, team assessments, and team intervention methodologies used to meet the individualized needs of persons with multiple disabilities.


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  • EDEC 5513 - Advanced Seminar in Visual Impairments (3)

    Prerequisites: EDEC 5696  or EDEC 5697  or equivalent. An advanced study seminar requiring in-depth reviews, critiques, and research into selected topics of contemporary interest and importance to the field of visual impairments across the life span. Specific seminar topics will be based upon perceived needs of the faculty and/or students’ expressed interests.


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  • EDEC 5601 - Structure and Function of the Human Eye (3)

    Overview of the anatomy, physiology, and pathologies of the human eye as related to visual development and visual functioning. Topics related to functional visual assessments, clinical report interpretations, educational and environmental modifications, intervention strategies, optic systems, and the utilization of low vision devices are also presented. Simulated low vision practical experiences are and integral part of the instruction.


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  • EDEC 5602 - Teaching Braille and Communication Skills (3)

    Prerequisites: EDEC 5502  or equivalent. Concentrates on teaching persons with visual impairments to read and write using the Braille code. Specific teaching methods of Braille instruction are modeled along with the current and developing methods of producing Braille and tactile materials.


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  • EDEC 5603 - Orientation & Mobility for the Classroom Teacher (3)

    Provides an overview of travel concepts, skills, and techniques used by persons with visual impairments. Students also participate in functional experiences using blindfold and low vision simulators while learning the specific skills that allow comfortable interaction with visually impaired individuals. Topics include basic sighted guide, protective techniques, and independent travel skills along with orientation techniques and assessment/referral options.


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  • EDEC 5604 - Problems, Methods, and Materials for Teaching Children with Visual Impairments (3)

    Prerequisites: EDEC 5501  or permission of instructor. Develops skills related to teaching children with visual impairments in a full array of educational settings. Topics include state and federal legislative requirements, assessment and teaching strategies, educational material modifications, and educational program planning. Issues related to direct service provision, consultation roles, and team assessment models are also presented.


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  • EDEC 5605 - Sensory & Motor Development of the Visually Impaired Learner (3-4)

    Explores the typical and atypical development of human sensory and motor systems along with their relationship to concept development, movement, orientation, and mobility. Course topics include sensory and motor assessment procedures, methods for integrating sensory and motor skills, and ways of providing multi-sensory experiences that will enhance travel concepts and abilities.  An additional one credit laboratory hour may be taken for students required to learn the compensatory travel skills necessary for indoor travel of blind children.


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  • EDEC 5606 - Advanced Methods in Orientation and Mobility (4)

    Prerequisites: EDEC 5603  and permission of instructor. An advanced practicum course designed to provide the orientation and mobility specialist candidate with observational and practical experience of travel skills and techniques used by persons with visual impairments.  In this course, students participate in travel experiences in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments, and become familiar with the processes, skills, and techniques necessary for safe, independent travel without vision.  In addition to the blindfold experiences, students practice the application and teaching of these processes, skills, and techniques, as well as examine theories of advanced orientation and mobility instruction.  This course is individually scheduled with each student or student grouping, with each student participating in a minimum of 95 direct teaching contact hours with the course instructor.


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  • EDEC 5607 - Advanced Theory and Practice in Orientation and Mobility (3)

    Prerequisites: EDEC 5606  and permission of the instructor. A continuation of EDEC 5606  which provides advanced orientation & mobility training as well as specific methods of developing and adapting individualized orientation & mobility assessments, program plans, and service delivery within a variety of instructional environments.


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  • EDEC 5608 - O&M for Individuals with Special Needs (3)

    Prerequisites: EDEC 5606  or instructor permission. Addresses the special travel needs and difficulties of low vision, geriatric, deaf/blind, multi-handicapped, and physically impaired individuals. Special topics are also provided for rural and urban travel, as well as possible cultural and linguistic influences on evaluations and training.


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  • EDEC 5609 - Special Topics in Visual Impairments (3)

    Prerequisites: Instructor permission. Seminar course providing in-depth study of selected topics of contemporary interest to the filed of visual impairments. Topics may include, but are not limited to, grant writing, research, legal issues, and current trends and issues. Specific topic selections will be based on perceived needs of the faculty in conjunction with students’ expressed interests.


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  • EDEC 5620 - Introduction to Exceptional Children (3)

    A comprehensive overview of the definitions, etiologies, and the biological, psychological, educational and behavioral characteristics of various exceptionalities. Attention will be focused on the historical, philosophical and educational foundations of special education with an emphasis on collaboration and inclusion.


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  • EDEC 5621 - Classroom Management (3)

    This course is designed to give students the skills to structure a classroom environment, set up systematic procedures for implementing academic programs and teach students appropriate classroom behaviors. Students will learn how to involve students in setting up classroom procedures, to provide consistent consequences for student behavior and to help students learn to resolve conflicts responsibly.


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  • EDEC 5622 - Teaching Elementary Students with Special Needs (3)

    Prerequisites: EDEC 5620  and EDEC 5671 . An introduction into instructional planning and educational programs at the elementary level with development of lesson plans, unit plans and strategies for large and small group instruction. Students will learn effective teaching approaches in reading, math, written language and content areas for students with special needs.


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  • EDEC 5623 - Teaching Adolescents with Special Needs (3)

    Prerequisites: EDEC 5620  and EDEC 5671 . This course offers an examination and evaluation of curricular models for adolescents with mild to moderate learning problems. Students will learn to make modifications and adaptations in content area classes. Emphasis is placed on teaching learning strategies, transition planning for vocational and postsecondary educational programs, and developing life skills. Students will teach a learning strategy, develop a transition plan and learn strategies for co-teaching and collaboration.


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  • EDEC 5628 - Instructional Reading Strategies for Exceptional Children (3)

    The course will prepare special education teachers to instruct students with special needs in the area of reading. Course topics will focus on the neurological and psychological foundations of reading disabilities. Teachers will learn to use current research to support methods of early identification of reading disabilities and remediation strategies. Educators in the course will learn to use NC Standard Course of Study and systematic research supported reading programs to enhance letter recognition, word identification, vocabulary building, fluency, and comprehension in students with special needs.


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  • EDEC 5630 - Collaborative Planning (3)

    Students will work with other educators in the school and with parents in the development of IEPs. The focus of the class will be on communication and collaboration skills in developing appropriate assessment and educational plans. Methods for providing services in the regular classroom will be examined such as co-teaching, collaborative programs and consultation.


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  • EDEC 5632 - Special Education and Disabilities Law (3)

    This course will provide students with an in depth study of current disabilities and rehabilitation law. Legislation as well as a review of case laws will be addressed. Students will review recent interpretations of IDEA and ADA and the implications for educational practice.


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  • EDEC 5634 - Cultural and Legal Foundations in Special Education (3)

    This course is designed to integrate the student’s classroom experiences with theoretical discussions about the issues of race, class and gender. Students will explore their perceptions of racism, classism and sexism and analyze the impact of these “isms” on actual classroom practices. Students will also develop skills in conflict resolution, intercultural communication, and conducting content analysis of instructional materials.


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  • EDEC 5635 - Current Research, and Program Leadership Issues in Special Education (3)

    Prerequisites: EDGR 5915, EDGR 5925 and methods in specialty area. This course will evaluate current models for providing special education services, review mandated procedures, and examine innovative approaches to service delivery. Outcome data on current models in place in schools will be collected and analyzed.


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  • EDEC 5641 - Methods for Teaching Students with Behavioral/Emotional Disabilities. (3)

    Prerequisites: EDEC 5151  or permission of instructor. This course is designed to prepare teachers to understand and teach students with behavior and emotional problems. Emphasis is placed on learning intervention strategies such as classroom and behavior management techniques, conflict resolution, social skills instruction, and life space intervention. Students will learn to collaborate with students with disabilities and their families in solving behavior problems through use of functional assessments, behavioral plans and IEPs.


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  • EDEC 5645 - Advanced Seminar in Behavioral/Emotional Disabilities (3)

    Prerequisites: EDGR 5915, EDGR 5925 and methods in specialty area. Seminar students will read and discuss current research literature in the field of behavioral and emotional disabilities. In addition to in depth reading on topics from major journals, students will plan, implement, and evaluate a project of their own design using new approaches from the literature.


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  • EDEC 5671 - Assessment in Special Education (3)

    Prerequisites: EDEC 5620 . Psychological and educational assessments of students are examined including legal and ethical considerations. Basic measurement concepts and the most common domains in which assessment of abilities and skills are conducted will be discussed. Special consideration will be given to applying assessment information to educational decision-making. Required field experience includes test administration and interpretation.


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  • EDEC 5672 - Characteristics of Students with Learning Disabilities (3)

    Prerequisites: EDEC 5620 . An introduction to the characteristics of students with learning disabilities and their academic and adjustment problems. Emphasis is placed on characteristics, etiology, diagnostic and assessment techniques and approaches to remediation.


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  • EDEC 5679 - Adaptive Technologies for Special Populations (3)

    Prerequisites: EDEC 5508  or equivalent. Advanced course in the prescription, operation, and instructional strategies for current technologies and adaptive devices used by persons with disabilities. In addition to a general coverage of common adaptive technologies, this course provides for individual specialization in disability-specific concentrations.


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  • EDEC 5681 - Methods for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities (3)

    Prerequisites: EDEC 5672  or permission of the instructor. An examination of remedial methods, curriculum and materials with a focus on the development of basic math and early literacy skills through systematic, direct instructional programs. Students will learn to write appropriate IEPs for students with learning problems in language arts and math. The importance of collaboration of parents, teachers, and community members will be emphasized.


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  • EDEC 5685 - Advanced Seminar in Learning Disabilities (3)

    Prerequisites: EDGR 5915, EDGR 5925 and methods in specialty area. Seminar students will read and discuss current research literature in the field of learning disabilities. In addition to in depth reading on topics from major journals, students will plan, implement, and evaluate a project of their own design using new approaches from the literature.


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  • EDEC 5688 - Instructional Strategies for Inclusion (3)

    Prerequisites: EDEC 5620  or a survey class in exceptional children. Students will learn models for providing instruction to underserved and exceptional students, including gifted students, in the regular classroom. Strategies such as co-teaching and collaboration will be taught. The course will prepare teachers in the regular classroom to make modifications and use instructional strategies and methods which support learning for students with special needs. Course topics will include learning strategies, legal issues, I.E.P.s, behavioral plans, and compensatory methods.


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  • EDEC 5690 - Initial Practicum (3)

    Prerequisites: Completion of Gateway 2 classes and permission of Advisor. Students develop and demonstrate competencies in assessing students with special needs, instructional planning, development of curriculum materials, instructional presentation, and evaluation of the learning process. Regular conferences are held with students, cooperating teachers, and university supervisors. Full time students will complete a full semester internship. Lateral entry students will complete a supervised internship in their current classroom.


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  • EDEC 5693 - Practicum in Learning Disabilities (3)

    Prerequisites: Permission of Advisor. Students will develop and demonstrate competencies in the assessment of students with special needs, instructional planning, developing curriculum materials, instructional programming, and evaluating the learning process. Regular conferences are held with site personnel, university supervisors and the students.


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  • EDEC 5695 - Professional Practicum (3)

    Prerequisites: two years successful teaching experience as licensed teacher, or two years of successful evaluations by supervisors of lateral entry teachers, or completion of initial practicum. Taken in last semester of program. This culminating experience will allow students to integrate what they have learned (e.g., leadership, grant writing, professional presentations etc.) to plan, implement and evaluate an intensive learning experience individually designed to expand their knowledge of instructional programs, educational issues, and/or cultural differences.


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  • EDEC 5696 - Practicum in Special Education: Visual Impairments (1-3)

    Prerequisites: Permission of Advisor. Designed as a culmination of the university training program, the supervised teaching experience bridges the gap between theoretical aspects of the VI specialty courses and the realities of the teaching environment.  Designed for individuals who have two years experience as a teacher of the visually impaired.  May be repeated up to 3 credit hours.


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  • EDEC 5698 - Internship in Special Education: Visual Impairments (1-6)

    Prerequisites: Permission of Advisor. Students develop and demonstrate competencies in assessing, instructional planning, development of curriculum materials, instructional presentation, and evaluation of the learning process for students with visual impairments.  Regular conferences are held with students, cooperating teachers, and university supervisors.  May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.


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  • EDEC 5699 - Internship in Special Education: Orientation & Mobility (1-6)

    Prerequisites: Permission of Advisor. Designed as a culmination of the university O&M training program, the supervised practicum bridges the gap between theoretical aspects of the O&M specialty courses and the realities of instructing in educational and rehabilitation environments.  Students develop and demonstrate competencies in assessing, instructional planning, development of curriculum materials, instructional presentation, and evaluation of the learning process for persons with visual impairments.  Regular conferences are held with students, cooperating agencies, and university supervisors.  Repeatable May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.


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  • EDEC 5701 - Professional Practicum - Visual Impairments (3)

    Prerequisites: two years successful teaching experience as licensed teacher, or two years of successful evaluations by supervisors of lateral entry teachers, or completion of one semester practicum in specialty area. Taken in last semester of program. This culminating experience will allow students to integrate what they have learned (e.g., leadership, grant writing, professional presentations etc.) to plan, implement and evaluate an intensive learning experience individually designed to expand their knowledge of instructional programs, educational issues, and/or cultural differences.


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Education in Grad & Prof Studies
  

  • EDGR 5125 - Developmental and Psychological Foundations of Education (3)

    Students will analyze learning processes in school situations and examine human motivation, the affective, cognitive, social, physical and personal development of children and adolescents, individual differences, classroom management and the implications of relevant theory and research for instructional practices. (This course also examines selected issues in contemporary American education at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels such as authentic assessment and fairness in testing.) Students will also evaluate the impact of poverty, racism, gender and social class on child growth and development and roles of the teacher and the schools embedded in societal context - using students’ professional experiences as a bridge between the theoretical and actual classroom practices.


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  • EDGR 5130 - Teachers as Leaders: Roles and Responsibilities (3)

    This course is designed to develop or enhance leadership skills that will enable the master teacher to effect positive change within the school. Students will analyze the impact of co-teaching, conflict resolution, counseling roles; model effective community/school relations; engage in collaborative projects with school-based and/or community-based agencies; develop a grant proposal; conduct an in service workshop; and examine the politics of curriculum development. For one semester, the student will supervise an NCCU student teacher or mentor a non-tenured teacher.


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  • EDGR 5400 - Philosophical, Legal, and Cultural Foundations of American Education (3)

    An overview to provide students with insights and appreciation of the major philosophies and historical and legal events that have influenced educational thought and practice in America, emphasizing the impact of culture on the educational process and its implications for every aspect of the schooling process. Students will examine contemporary philosophical, legal and cultural issues.


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  • EDGR 5465 - Applied Measurement of Conceptual Framework via Practicum Experience and Capstone Project (3)

    This course highlights the School of Education’s knowledge base theme (Educators for Diverse Cultural Contexts in the 21st) by examining interdisciplinary multicultural content developing interdisciplianary multicultural perspective, and intellectual diversity. In addition, students will investigate a topic of their interest that will be the primary focus of a practicum experience. The practicum is an applied action research field experience at a determined site in which research is conducted on a student-selected topic that is based on previous coursework (with required approval). The culmination of the research in this course is presented as a comprehensive Capstone Research-Based Project.


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  • EDGR 5915 - Statistics Applied to Educational Measurement (3)

    Students will learn to interpret tests and develop educational measurements using statistics based on the normal probability curve, correlations and measures of variance. Students will also learn to evaluate educational research by analyzing data using Chi square, t tests, and analysis of variance. This course prepares students to use statistical tools in conducting action research.


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  • EDGR 5925 - Applied Research Techniques (3)

    Prerequisites: EDGR 5915 or course equivalent. The emphasis of this class will be on preparing teachers to use systematic research methods to develop and evaluate instructional and educational programs in their own classroom and school. Students will develop and implement action research projects which investigate or evaluate a classroom intervention, curricular program, or individual’s academic progress. Students will learn to use single subject designs to evaluate individual progress, qualitative measures such as surveys and interviews, as well as traditional quantitative measures.


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Education Technology
  

  • EDIT 5855 - Educational Technology for Digital and Visual Literacy (3)

    This course builds upon the application of basic computer competencies and existing technology standards, allowing the student to create and present content via digital and visual literacy. The student will also investigate and evaluate a variety of software and interactive programs (e.g., tutorial, simulation, drill and practice) relevant to his/her students’ needs and abilities. Technology-based applications for the classroom, digital and visual literacy preparation, are also explored.


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Junior High School Education
  

  • EDMG 5520 - The Middle Grades (3)

    This course provides an overview of the philosophy and mission of middle grades education to provide the framework for consideration of historical and contemporary issues. Various middle school organizational patterns, staffing needs, and components (including interdisciplinary team teaching, flexible black scheduling, guidance services, and exploratory programs) are examined. Emphasis will be placed on the interrelationships among students from diverse backgrounds, curriculum, and teaching/learning strategies.


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Communications Disorders
  

  • EDSH 5700 - Speech and Language Development (3)

    An introductory course dealing with the study and understanding of the normal aspects of human communication. Emphasis is on development of normal speech and language, their neurological, physiological, and behavior components.


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  • EDSH 5703 - Survey of Communication Disorders (2)

    This graduate course provides an introduction to the profession of speech-language pathology, presenting an overview of communication disorders in speech, swallowing, language, and hearing in children and adults. The delivery of services, evaluations, and descriptions of communication disorders along with their classification will be discussed. Students will be immersed in guided observation in clinical services of adults and children with various speech and language disorders across a variety of settings. The completion of observation is a requirement of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and must be met to successfully complete this course.


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  • EDSH 5710 - Anatomy and Physiology (3)

    An introduction to the anatomical and physiological aspects of the speech mechanism. Both normal and pathological aspects of respiration, phonation, resonation, and articulation are studied.


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  • EDSH 5720 - Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology (3)

    Prerequisites: EDSH 5710 . A comprehensive overview of the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system as a component of speech/language production. The primary focus is the control that the nervous system exerts in the reception and expression of speech and language.


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  • EDSH 5721 - Motor Speech Disorders (3)

    Prerequisites: EDSH 5710  and EDSH 5720 . The course examines acquired motor speech disorders. Emphasis of the course is on anatomy & physiology related to motor speech disorders, etiologies, characteristics of various motor speech disorders, assessment, differential diagnosis, and intervention approaches.


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  • EDSH 5722 - Language Disorders in Adults (3)

    Prerequisites: EDSH 5700 , EDSH 5710 , and EDSH 5720 . A study of speech and language disorders resulting from cardiovascular damage due to trauma, disease, and other adventitious CNS events, as well as a study of traumatic brain injury (an acquired injury to the brain caused by an external force, resulting in total or partial functional disability or psychosocial impairment). Current research findings and historical approaches to the evaluation and management of these disorders are discussed.


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  • EDSH 5723 - Language Disorders in Children (3)

    Prerequisites: EDSH 5700 . An introduction to language disorders in school-age children emphasizing their definition, identification, and remediation. Semantic, syntactic, pragmatic and other aspects of impaired language are studied, as are components of diagnostic and remediation procedures.


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  • EDSH 5724 - Dysphagia (3)

    Prerequisites: EDSH 5710  and EDSH 5720 . A study of normal and disordered swallowing function across lifespan with emphasis on etiology and characteristics of dysphagia symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and symptom management by speech-language pathologists.


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  • EDSH 5725 - Scientific Bases of Speech (3)

    A survey of the physiological and acoustical aspects of speech production, its transmission and reception. Specific information regarding the processes of respiration, phonation, resonation, articulation, and audition is also covered.


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  • EDSH 5726 - Cleft and Craniofacial Disorders (3)

    Prerequisites: EDSH 5700  and EDSH 5710 . This course will provide graduate students in speech-language pathology with comprehensive knowledge of cleft and craniofacial disorders. Students will gain knowledge on various problems associated with cleft and craniofacial disorders, assessment and management of individuals with a history of cleft or craniofacial anomalies. Students will also learn the management practices of the speech-language pathologist participating in an interdisciplinary team setting.


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  • EDSH 5730 - Phonetics (3)

    An introduction to the study of the perception and production of the vowels, diphthongs, and consonants of spoken American English, employing an adapted version of the IPA. The focus is on broad transcription of normal and disordered speech.


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  • EDSH 5740 - Diagnostic Methods in Speech/Language Pathology (3)

    A survey of the various test protocols, procedures, and equipment essential to the differential diagnosis of communication disorders. Development, validity, reliability, and appropriateness are covered as well as test administration, new developments, and revisions.


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  • EDSH 5745 - Early Intervention (3)

    An introduction to the understanding of family-centered and family-friendly assessment and treatment of children and their families from birth to three years. Additional objectives are to increase the awareness of development in 0 to 3 year old children who have typical and atypical development, roles of other professionals working with these children, and legislation and other intervention issues.


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  • EDSH 5746 - Global Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders (3)

    This course promotes understanding of cultural, health, and linguistic aspects of individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds from a global perspective.


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  • EDSH 5750 - Articulation and Phonological Disorders (3)

    Prerequisites: EDSH 5700  and EDSH 5730 . An overview of normal articulation and phonological development provides a basis for consideration of articulation and phonological disorders. A variety of approaches to the evaluation and management of these disorders is also presented.


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  • EDSH 5751 - Introduction to Audiology (3)

    The modern practice of audiology blends the science of hearing and differential diagnosis with the art of patient treatment for hearing loss and balance disorders. Hearing is crucial to speech and language development. This course introduces students to the profession and practice of audiology through an overview of the anatomy (structure) and physiology (function) of the auditory system; the physics and psychophysics of sound relevant to hearing assessment; behavioral and objective audiometric evaluation and screening procedures; types, degrees, and configurations of hearing loss; causes of auditory disorders and their audiometric correlates; and an overview of audiological intervention.


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  • EDSH 5752 - Aural Rehabilitation (3)

    This course is the study of the rehabilitation/rehabilitation of individuals with hearing impairment across the lifespan. It covers the effects of hearing loss on perception, speech and language, psychosocial aspects, and educational services. Techniques for rehabilitation including amplification, hearing assistive technology systems, counseling, speech reading, and auditory training will emphasized.


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  • EDSH 5755 - Literacy Development and Communication Disorders (3)

    This course addresses issues concerning reading and literacy among children with communication disorders. The content addresses early preliteracy assessment in the home and community, early grades, and secondary education. Prevention, assessment and intervention for written language and spoken language are included. Practical application and direct clinical experience is included, along with training in phonemic awareness activities. Current readings and research on reading and literacy will be discussed.


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  • EDSH 5770 - Voice Disorders (3)

    Prerequisites: EDSH 5710  and EDSH 5720 . This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the normal processes of human voice production over the lifespan, with the knowledge base needed to assess, counsel, and treat persons with voice disorders, and with an understanding of the major lines of research on voice and voice disorders.


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  • EDSH 5771 - Fluency Disorders (2)

    Prerequisites: EDSH 5710  and EDSH 5720 . Fluency disorders or stuttering are among the most well-known communication disorders. This course discusses stuttering from various aspects, including its symptoms, development, social impact, and clinical management.


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  • EDSH 5780 - Bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition (3)

    This course defines and discusses the key components affecting bilingual language acquisition and development. These components include bilingualism, language proficiency, language transference and interference, interlanguage, and language gains and language attrition. This course will have a specific focus on English/Spanish language acquisition.


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  • EDSH 5785 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication (3)

    Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is dedicated to delivery of communication services to individuals with complex communication needs (CCN) across that life span. Individuals with complex communication needs along with their families often require temporary or long-term use of augmentative an alternative forms of communication, ranging from unaided to aided methods, utilizing low tech and high cognitive, physical, emotional, social, and learning abilities of CCN families as well as related professionals in an IPE/multidisciplinary context. Particular attention is given to the areas of assessment, clinical decision-making, feature matching, goal setting, and intervention.


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  • EDSH 5790 - Practicum in Speech Pathology (1-6)

    Pre- or Co-requisite: EDSH 5700  . An application of the content of disorders courses in the curriculum. Individually structured programs in the diagnosis and remediation of speech, language, and hearing problems. Clinical practicum sites are both in-house and off-campus.


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  • EDSH 5795 - Special Topics in Speech/Language Pathology (1-3)

    Prerequisites: Consent of the faculty. A seminar providing in-depth reviews of selected topics of contemporary interest and importance in the field. Specific topic selection will be based on perceived needs of faculty and/or students’ expressed interest.


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  • EDSH 5796 - Multicultural Issues in Communication Disorders (3)

    The expanding diversity of racial, ethic, religious, cultural, linguistic groups as well as LGBTQIA+ populations requires a high level of competency in the clinical practice of SLPs in addressing the needs of a global community. Multicultural Issues examines both historic, and contemporary issues important to understanding the interplay of social, political, and economic factors that shape the lives of patients requiring clinical services for the assessment, treatment of communication disorders. Incorporating self-reflection, cultural competency and practices in cultural humility, this class will examine such areas as bias, privilege, social justice and disparities in education and health care, non-basis assessment, distinguishing differences from disorders, while addressing communication disorders across the lifespan.

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  • EDSH 5798 - Research Design in Communication Disorders (3)

    The purpose of this course is to provide the graduate student with a foundation in the process of research, including types and methods of research. In reaching these goals, students will examine the scientific method of research as it applies to communication sciences and disorders, develop a research problem, and examine findings from other research studies. Different types of research will be examined including experimental, survey, descriptive, and other qualitative types.


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  • EDSH 5800 - Instrumentation in Communication Disorders (3)

    Prerequisites: EDGR 5910  and EDGR 5920 . This course discusses basic instrumentation utilized in scientific research and clinical practice, especially electrical and computerized hardware and software. Basics of signal processing and developmental trends in assistive technologies will also be discussed.


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Elementary Education, General
  

  • EDU 4300 - Classroom Utilization of Instructional Technology (3)

    The familiarization of and the application of a broad range of instructional technologies including principles and techniques relating to their selection, utilization and evaluation.


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  • EDU 4520 - Photography (3)

    The utilization and application of photographic skills emphasizing 35mm (and instamatic type) cameras in instruction and training with special emphasis on composition, visual literacy, and theories of non-verbal communication of visuals.


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  • EDU 4530 - Introduction to Videography (3)

    This course is designed to introduce the student to electronic imaging techniques as they apply to creating projects through the use of videography and filmmaking. The course will also stress learning basis filmmaking principles, incorporating electronic filmmaking and videographic technologies using the video camera and video equipment as a practical method of teaching basic filmmaking techniques.


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  • EDU 4750 - Introduction to Speech/Language Pathology (3)

    An introduction to the processes of speech, language, and hearing; classification and description of their pathologies, their evaluation and management. The interaction of the field of speech/language pathology with other health/human service professions is also covered.


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  • EDU 4760 - Scientific Bases of Speech (3)

    A survey of the physiological and acoustical aspects of speech production, its transmission and reception. Specific information regarding the processes of respiration, phonation, resonation, articulation, and audition is also covered.


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  • EDU 4780 - Aural Rehabilitation (3)

    An introduction to the theories, methods, and systems of developing, maintaining and/or enhancing oral communication skills in children and adults with hearing impairment. Speech reading, auditory training, and amplification and other assistive listening devices are stressed.


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  • EDU 4800 - Phonetics (3)

    An introduction to the study of the perception and production of the vowels, diphthongs, and consonants of spoken American English, employing an adapted version of the IPA. The focus is on broad transcription of normal and disordered speech.


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  • EDU 4810 - Clinic Observation (1)

    ASHA requires that students acquire a minimum of 25 hours of observation in assessment and treatment of communication disorders. This course will target the recognition of specific methods and skills needed to effectively start the clinical practicum. It will also target obtaining the 25 hours of observation of both adults and children with various speech and/or language disorders in diverse settings.


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  • EDU 4908 - Independent Study of Instructional Technology (1-3)

    This course is designed to permit the independent pursuit of information on and solution of educational problems through library research of field work. The student desiring to take this course will present a proposed course of study to the School of Education for approval.


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English
  

  • ENGG 5000 - Literary Research, Bibliography, and Critical Theory (3)

    (Fall). An introduction to graduate study. Focus on literary resources and critical theory, including a unit on African American literary theory.


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  • ENGG 5015 - Approaches to the Teaching of Literature (3)

    Prerequisites: ENGG 5000  or permission of instructor. A study of critical theory and research in the teaching of literature, with the aim of developing and demonstrating effective instructional strategies in the teaching of literature.


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  • ENGG 5030 - Critical Theory (3)

    Building on the theoretical foundation provided in ENGG 5000, students in ENGG 5030 will read works by theorists who have posted salient questions about language, literature, narrative, culture, and various facets of identity, including race, gender, and sexuality.  The readings will expose students to useful analytical approaches to topics of ongoing critical interest.


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  • ENGG 5110 - Seminar in Language or Literature (3)

    An investigation of special topics and problems in language or literature. May be taken more than once in a student’s program since the topic changes but for no more than a total of six credit hours.


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