Graduate Catalog | 2021-2022 Previous Edition
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ITIS 8230 - Enterprise and Infrastructure Protection
Methodologies, tools, and technologies that are important for protecting data and network security in both enterprises and critical infrastructures. Topics include: the prevent-detect-response strategy for enterprise security, policies, techniques, processes and methodologies for risk assessment and management, infrastructure reconnaissance and vulnerability analysis, basics of forensics, methodologies for continuous operation and recovery from disasters.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): ITIS 8200
Cross-listed Course(s): HCIP 6230 and ITIS 6230
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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ITIS 8240 - Applied Cryptography
Provides students with an understanding of modern cryptographic techniques, algorithms and protocols that are of fundamental importance to the design and implementation of security critical applications. The course not only covers standard cryptographic techniques, but also exposes students to the latest advances in applied cryptography. Topics include: secret and public key ciphers, stream ciphers, oneway hashing algorithms, authentication and identification, digital signatures, key establishment and management, secret sharing and data recovery, public key infrastructures, and efficient implementation.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Graduate standing or permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2021
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ITIS 8260 - Quantum Computing
The fundamental concepts and algorithms of quantum mechanics, quantum computation, quantum information theory, and post quantum cryptography. Topics include: quantum mechanics, quantum states, quantum entanglement, quantum measurement, qubits, quantum computation, universal quantum gates, reversible computation, quantum algorithms, quantum Fourier transform, quantum search, quantum computers, quantum noise and quantum operations, quantum error-correction, and post-quantum cryptography.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Full graduate standing or permission of department.
Cross-listed Course(s): ITIS 6260
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019
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ITIS 8268 - Wireless Network Security
Introduction to the state-of-art techniques in wireless security. Topics include: Secure and resilient data aggregation, Key pre-distribution and management, Security in group communication, Trust establishment and management, Denial-of-service attacks, Secure routing, Secure localization and information privacy, and more. The application environments cover mobile ad hoc networks, sensor networks, Internet of Things, Cyber Physical Systems, and Cellular Networks.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): ITIS 6167 or department approval
Cross-listed Course(s): ITIS 6268
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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ITIS 8320 - Cloud Data Storage
The design and implementation of cloud storage and big data systems and the architecture and characteristics of components on which cloud storage systems are built. Topics include: storage device hardware, file systems, mirroring and RAID, array coding techniques, storage area networks (SAN), network-attached storage (NAS), cloud storage and big data, DB in clouds, relational storage models, key value stores and other No-SQL mechanisms, data consistency and availability in the cloud, cloud data privacy and security.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Full graduate standing or permission of department.
Cross-listed Course(s): ITIS 6320 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018
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ITIS 8330 - Malware Analysis
Introduction to the most important topics in malware analysis, including system security basics, malware concept/classification, attacks, static analysis, dynamic analysis, sandboxes, emulators, and virtual machine introspection. Students finish a series of hands-on labs in order to learn how to use common analysis tools to dissect real-world malware in a prebuilt environment. Students are also exposed to the challenges imposed by malware attempt to evade or thwart analysis.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): ITIS 8200
Cross-listed Course(s): ITIS 6330
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2020
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019
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ITIS 8342 - Information Technology Project Management
Introduces the student to problems associated with managing information technology projects involving, particularly, integration of systems, development of client-specific solutions, and project justification. The course will move beyond the classic techniques of project management and integrate communication software/systems, multi-site, multiclient facilities projects, cultural issues involved with managing interdisciplinary teams, and the effect of rapid technological obsolescence on project justification, funding and continuance.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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ITIS 8350 - Rapid Prototyping with HCI Design Patterns
Designed to teach the Rapid Prototyping Design Patterns process. An active learning course designed to expose students to the many forms of rapid prototyping software and devices. The focus is on the use of common design patterns and how to represent them quickly and inexpensively for the purpose of allowing many rapid design iterations prior to the coding of solutions. This course can be considered a communication course where communication between designers and developers occurs through prototyped artifacts and accompanying documentation. Design patterns can be considered the vocabulary of interaction and interface design, and so learning this vocabulary is an important aspect of the course. Prototyping in this course spans all types of devices and platforms: desktop, mobile, web, tabletop, tablet, etc. The theory of rapid prototyping is covered in video lectures that are consumed as part of the student’s preparation outside of class. Class time is devoted to hands-on practice of the various rapid prototyping methods. Assignments involve applying the techniques learned in class to a variety of problem spaces and platforms, and the peer-critique of other student’s designs. Evaluation is based on both understanding of the theory and on the methodological skills gained, as demonstrated through the individual or paired assignments. Students are also expected to write a scholarly article that examines some aspect of prototyping as a part of the design process.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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ITIS 8360 - User-Centered Design and Evaluation
Designed to teach the user-centered design and evaluation process. In particular, students gain hands-on experience with the process of interface design, methods of design, and ways to evaluate and improve the design of interactive software applications in a course-long project. Students learn how to employ techniques which ensure that end-users are fully considered at all stages of the design process, from inception to implementation. Assignments involve planning, designing, and conducting studies to learn about user needs; developing the protocols and instruments for data collection; brainstorming, prototyping, and refining interactive solutions for a user problem; and designing and executing user evaluations of interactive software interfaces.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): ITIS 6400 or ITIS 8400 .
Cross-listed Course(s): ITIS 6360 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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ITIS 8362 - Information Technology Ethics, Policy, and Security
Management of information technology involves understanding the broader issues of ethics, Policy and Security. The growth in Internet usage and E-commerce require IT professionals to consider issues pertaining to data protection, regulation, and appropriate use and dissemination of information. The course is designed to be team-taught by professionals in the field.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): HADM 6152, MBAD 6121, or MPAD 6120.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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ITIS 8370 - Interactive Systems Design and Implementation
The implementation of interactive software systems through standard IDE programming environments, with a focus on ensuring that the systems adhere to standard usability principles and are built following scalable programming models, such as the model-view-controller. The assignments in this course focus on desktop/laptop implementations, as opposed to mobile or web application, though the theory is useful across all platforms.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): ITIS 8350 or ITIS 8400
Cross-listed Course(s): ITIS 6370
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019
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ITIS 8400 - Human-Centered Design
An introduction to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) practice and research. Topics include: the perceptual, cognitive, and social characteristics of people, as well as methods for learning more about people and their use of computing systems. Also covered are the process of interface design, methods of design, and ways to evaluate and improve a design. Highlights a number of current and cutting-edge research topics in HCI. The course is a balance of design, sociological/ psychological, and information systems elements.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Full graduate standing or permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018, Fall 2019
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
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ITIS 8410 - Personalization and Recommender Systems
Introduction to the application of personalization and recommender systems techniques in information systems. Topics include: historical, individual and commercial perspectives; underlying approaches to content-based and collaborative recommendation techniques for building user models; acceptance issues; and casestudies drawn from research prototypes and commercially deployed systems.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Full graduate standing or permission of department.
Cross-listed Course(s): HCIP 6410 and ITIS 6410 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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ITIS 8420 - Usable Security and Privacy
Much of the work into security and privacy solutions ignore a critical element: the human who must interact with those solutions. In this course, we investigate privacy and security from a user-centered point of view. How do people think about privacy and security? How do they interact with current applications and solutions? What should be considered in designing user-friendly security systems? This course introduces students to a variety of usability and user interface issues related to privacy and security as well as examine potential designs and solutions.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed Course(s): ITIS 6420
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019, Spring 2021
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ITIS 8500 - Complex Adaptive Systems
Complex adaptive systems (CAS) are networked (agents/part interact with their neighbors and, occasionally, distant agents), nonlinear (the whole is greater than the sum of its parts), adaptive (the system learns to change with its environment), open (new resources are being introduced into the environment), dynamic (the change is a norm), emergent (new, unplanned features of the system get introduced through the interaction of its parts/agents), and self-organizing (the parts organize themselves into a hierarchy of subsystems of various complexity). Ant colonies, networks of neurons, the immune system, the Internet, social institutions, organization of cities, and the global economy are a few examples where the behavior of the whole is much more complex than the behavior of the parts. Covers these and similar topics in an interactive manner. Examples of our current research effort will be provided. Topics include: Self-organization; emergent properties; learning; agents; localization affect; adaptive systems; nonlinear behavior; chaos; complexity.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Permission of instructor.
Cross-listed Course(s): DSBA 6500 , HCIP 6500 , ITCS 6500 , ITCS 8500 , and ITIS 6500 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019
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ITIS 8510 - Software Agent Systems
Introduction to centralized and distributed software agent systems. Topics include: agent cooperation in cooperative and competitive environments, agent architectures, game theoretical models, market mechanisms, multi-agent learning, mixed-initiative computing and single and multi-agent applications. The students will gain hands-on experience by building a multi-agent system as part of a semester-long project in addition to shorter assignments.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Full graduate standing or permission of department.
Cross-listed Course(s): ITIS 6510 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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ITIS 8520 - Network Science
Network Science helps students design faster, more resilient communication networks; revise infrastructure systems such as electrical power grids, telecommunications networks, and airline routes; model market dynamics; understand synchronization in biological systems; and analyze social interactions among people. It examines the various kinds of networks (regular, random, small-world, influence, scale-free, and social) and applies network processes and behaviors to emergence, epidemics, synchrony, and risk. This course integrates concepts across computer science, biology, physics, social network analysis, economics, and marketing.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): Full graduate standing or permission of department.
Cross-listed Course(s): DSBA 6520 , HCIP 6520 , and ITIS 6520 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
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ITIS 8530 - Systems Dynamics
Introduction to systems thinking and the systems dynamics world view, tools for eliciting and mapping the structure and dynamics of complex systems, tools for modeling and simulation of complex systems, and procedures for testing and improving models. Helps students outline and evaluate dynamic relationships and factors that influence organizations’ performance, market position, decision-making, and policy evaluations. Integrates concepts across information systems, computer science, business, engineering, economics, and social sciences. Based on 3-hour weekly lectures and hands-on project assignment.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed Course(s): ITIS 6530 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SPAN 5011 - Studies in Spanish American Prose Fiction
Studies of 19th and 20th century Spanish American prose fiction.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Post-baccalaureate status, B.A. in Spanish, or permission of department.
Cross-listed Course(s): LTAM 5311
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SPAN 5015 - Studies in Regional Literature of the Americas
Studies of Mexican, U.S. Latino/a, Central American, Caribbean, Andean, Amazonian, or Southern Cone literature, with readings from representative works.
Credit Hours: (3)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SPAN 5016 - Social, Political, Cultural, and Economic Issues in Hispanic Literature
Contextual issues surrounding Hispanic literature.
Credit Hours: (3)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SPAN 5050 - Selected Topics in Spanish
Consideration of a predetermined topic.
Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
Restriction(s): Post-baccalaureate status, B.A. in Spanish, or permission of department.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): First Summer 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020
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SPAN 5120 - Advanced Business Spanish I
Advanced studies in Business Spanish, intensive practice in speaking, listening comprehension, reading, writing, and translation in functional business areas such as economics, management, and marketing.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Postbaccalaureate status, B.A. in Spanish, or permission of department.
Cross-listed Course(s): LTAM 5120 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SPAN 5121 - Advanced Business Spanish II
Advanced studies in Business Spanish, intensive practice in speaking, listening comprehension, reading, writing, and translation in functional business areas such as marketing, finance, and import-export.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Postbaccalaureate status, B.A. in Spanish, or permission of department.
Cross-listed Course(s): LTAM 5121.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SPAN 5122 - Studies in Advanced Business Spanish
Advanced studies in special topics in Business Spanish (e.g., Tourism in Spain and Latin America, Free Trade in the Americas [NAFTA/TLCAN, Mercosur, The Andean Pact, CAFTA-DR], Socioeconomic Issues in the Greater Caribbean, Business and Technology in Latin America and Spain).
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3201, 3202, 3203, and 3220, or permission of department.
Cross-listed Course(s): LTAM 4322.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SPAN 5201 - Nineteenth Century Spanish Literature
Survey of Peninsular literature from Costumbrismo through the Generation of 1898. Lectures, discussions, and reports.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Post-baccalaureate status, B.A. in Spanish, or permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SPAN 5202 - Twentieth Century Spanish Literature
Treatment of major literary developments from the Generation of 1898 to present day. Lectures, discussions, and reports.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Post-baccalaureate status, B.A. in Spanish, or permission of department.
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SPAN 5205 - Novel of the Golden Age
El Lazarillo through El Criticón. Lectures, discussions, and reports.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Post-baccalaureate status, B.A. in Spanish, or permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SPAN 5206 - Theater of the Golden Age
Study of works of the leading dramatists of the period. Lectures, discussions, and reports.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Post-baccalaureate status, B.A. in Spanish, or permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SPAN 5210 - Studies in Spanish American Poetry
Studies of 19th and 20th century Spanish American poetry.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Postbaccalaureate status, B.A. in Spanish, or permission of department.
Cross-listed Course(s): LTAM 5310 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2020, Fall 2021
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SPAN 5212 - Studies in Spanish American Theater
Studies of 20th century Spanish American theater.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Postbaccalaureate status, B.A. in Spanish, or permission of department.
Cross-listed Course(s): LTAM 5312 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2020
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SPAN 5213 - Cervantes
Study of Cervantes’ masterpiece Don Quixote, as well as his other works.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Postbaccalaureate status, B.A. in Spanish, or permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SPAN 5410 - Professional Internship in Spanish
Facultysupervised field and/or research experience in a cooperating profession (e.g., business) or community organization. Contents of internship based upon a contractual agreement among the student, department, and business or community organization.
Credit Hours: (1 to 6)
Restriction(s): Post-baccalaureate status, B.A. in Spanish, and Permission of department.
Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis.
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Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SPAN 5800 - Directed Individual Study
Individual work on a selected area of study. To be arranged with the instructor, generally during the preceding semester. By special permission only.
Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
Restriction(s): Post-baccalaureate status, B.A. in Spanish or permission of department.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SPAN 6001 - Advanced Studies in Spanish Language
Selected topics in Spanish linguistics. Topics may include a) history of the Spanish language; b) introduction to Spanish phonology and morphology; and c) Spanish dialectology.
Credit Hours: (3)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2021, Fall 2021
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SPAN 6003 - Studies in Hispanic Culture and Civilization
Selected topics on the civilization and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Possible emphases include 1) the press in Spanish America; 2) song texts of the Hispanic world; 3) Spanish cinema; 4) Spain since Franco; 5) Hispanics in the United States.
Credit Hours: (3)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
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SPAN 6005 - Advanced Studies in Spanish Literature
Study of selected works and writers from Spain.
Credit Hours: (3)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SPAN 6007 - Advanced Studies in Spanish American Literature
Study of selected works, writers, literary genres, periods, and schools from Spanish America.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed Course(s): LTAM 6307 .
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2020, Spring 2021
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SPAN 6201 - Hispanic Language and Culture through Media
In-depth study of contemporary Hispanic culture and language through media sources, including print, radio, film, Internet, and television. The course provides cultural exposure, and practice in written and oral communication, and training in the use of technology–assisted instruction.
Credit Hours: (3)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
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SPAN 6901 - Advanced Project
Appropriate research and written exposition of that research. The proposed project, as well as the final product, will be approved by a committee of three faculty members appropriate to the topic, appointed by the Department Chair after consultation with the student and the Graduate Program Director, on the basis of a written proposal from the student.
Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
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SPAN 6902 - Thesis
Appropriate research and written exposition of that research. The proposed project, as well as the final product, will be approved by a committee of three faculty members appropriate to the topic, appointed by the Chair of the Department after consultation with the student, on the basis of a written proposal from the student. (A statement of recommendations and requirements for form and procedure is available in the office of the Department of Languages and Culture Studies.)
Credit Hours: (1 to 6)
Grading Method: Graded on a Satisfactory Progress/Unsatisfactory Progress or Standard Letter Grade basis each term.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits.
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SPED 5000 - Topics in Special Education
May include classroom and/or clinical experiences in the content area.
Credit Hours: (1 to 6)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SPED 5100 - Introduction to Special Education
Examines legislation and litigation that governs and/or influences services for individuals with disabilities. Scrutinizes the IEP process and investigates IEP objectives that reflect the general curriculum standards. Examines one’s personal philosophy of education, which reflects the diversity of students with disabilities. Identifies services, networks, organizations, and publications that serve or are relevant to individuals with disabilities. Identifies and critiques instructional implications of published research.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018, Spring 2019
Most Recently Offered (Evening): First Summer 2019
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SPED 5111 - Issues in Early Intervention for Young Children with Disabilities
Explores issues and evidence-based practices for young children with disabilities and their families in home, school, and community settings.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to Teacher Education, and a GPA of 2.5 or above.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018
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SPED 5112 - Authentic Approaches to the Assessment of Young Children with Disabilities: Birth-Kindergarten
Develops competence in evaluation, design, implementation, and interpretation of culturally appropriate, interdisciplinary assessment approaches within the context of the young child’s natural environments and in partnership with families that lead to appropriate intervention plans for children with disabilities. A field-based clinical assignment of approximately 20 hours is required.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to Teacher Education and GPA of at least 2.5.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 5111 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019
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SPED 5173 - Diagnostic Assessment
Provides an overview of the principles and practice of educational problem solving with an emphasis on formal/standardized assessment, including curriculum-based assessment and curriculum-based measurement; special education eligibility; linkages between assessment and instruction; and concepts in educational assessment of students with exceptional learning needs (ELN). Topical paper required.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2021, Summer 2021, Summer 2021
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SPED 5175 - Instructional Planning in Special Education
This introductory course addresses strategies for the development, implementation, and monitoring of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and related instructional planning for P-12 students with disabilities within the general curriculum (high incidence disabilities) or adapted curriculum (low incidence disabilities). Through this course, students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in using the general education curriculum to develop appropriate IEPs and lesson plans for instruction.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018, Spring 2019, First Summer 2019
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SPED 5200 - Concepts and Principles of Behavior Analysis
Introduction to the basic principles by which humans learn social, academic, physical, and other skills. The primary goal is to provide students with a complete, accurate, and contemporary view of behavior analysis, and how this approach can be used to change socially significant behaviors for individuals, especially those with special needs.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2020, Summer 2021, Fall 2021
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SPED 5201 - Science and Philosophy in Behavior Analysis
Introduction to the philosophical and scientific foundations underpinning behavior analytic perspectives and practices. Students acquire competencies related to the history of behavior analysis, behaviorism, radical behaviorism, and key characteristics of applied behavior analysis.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): SPED 5200
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2021
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SPED 5202 - Supervision and Consultation in Behavior Analytic Programming
Explores competencies related to the supervision of staff, including consultation in schools, clinics, home, and other treatment environments, and collaboration with professionals across disciplines and families.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): RSCH 7113 , SPED 5200 , SPED 5201 , and SPED 6502
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Summer 2021
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SPED 5203 - Ethics, Compliance, and Professionalism in Behavior Analysis
Introduction to the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts. Students acquire competencies across a range of topics related to ethical practice by behavior analysts.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): SPED 5200 , SPED 5201 , SPED 6502 , and RSCH 7113
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Summer 2021
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SPED 5210 - Developmental Interventions for Young Children with Disabilities: Birth through Kindergarten
Focuses on developing, facilitating, and evaluating incidental learning and play, and routines-based interventions with young children with disabilities and their families. A field-based clinical assignment of approximately 20 hours is required.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to Teacher Education and GPA of at least 2.5 overall.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 5111 ; and SPED 5112 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018, Fall 2019
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SPED 5211 - Nature and Needs of Gifted Students
Examination of the historical and philosophical perspectives of education for gifted and talented learners with emphasis on answering the question “What is giftedness?” Issues explored in the course include identification procedures, instructional options, the nature of intelligence and creativity, laws/policies, psychological and emotional correlates of talent, and current research findings.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018
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SPED 5270 - Classroom Management
Equips students with the knowledge and skills of applied behavior analysis (ABA) as an approach for programming effective interventions for children and youths with disabilities. It focuses specifically on “positive behavior support” (PBS), a research-validated approach to interventions designed to prevent problem behavior, encourage environmental management, and promote students’ positive and appropriate behavior. Prepares students to conduct a functional behavioral assessment (FBA) in order to more efficiently and effectively identify the interventions to address the students’ behavioral needs. The desired outcomes of this course are for students to have a basic understanding of ABA, FBA, and PBS as well as to apply these principles in a classroom setting for students with disabilities.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Second Summer 2019
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018, Spring 2019
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SPED 5271 - Systematic Instruction
Principles and procedures used to program instruction for persons with severe disabilities are presented and evaluated as to their effectiveness. Students are required to design and implement an instructional program for students with severe disabilities.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to Teacher Education and Special Education Graduate Certificate Program.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 5100 ; SPED 5173 ; and SPED 5270 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018, Fall 2019
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SPED 5272 - Teaching Mathematics to Learners with Special Needs
Effective teaching strategies and materials in math for learners with special needs for teacher licensure in Special Education: General Curriculum as stipulated by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. A 12-hour fieldbased clinical experience is a required component of the course. Assessment and application of instructional techniques are included.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to Teacher Education and Special Education Graduate Certificate Program.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 5100 ; SPED 5173 ; and SPED 5175 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018, Second Summer 2019, Fall 2019
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SPED 5274 - General Curriculum Access and Adaptations
Strategies for developing curricular priorities for students who need adaptations to the general curriculum including ways to link to state standards in reading, math, writing, science, and other content areas. This is a clinical intensive course requiring 12 hours classroom experience.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to Teacher Education and Special Education Graduate Certificate Program.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 5100 ; SPED 5173 ; and SPED 5270 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
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SPED 5275 - Teaching Reading to Elementary Learners with Special Needs
Effective prevention and intervention strategies for addressing the needs of elementary students with disabilities and diverse learning needs. Assessment and application of instructional strategies are included in the course. A semester long 12-hour field experience is a required component.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to Teacher Education and Special Education Graduate Certificate Program.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 5100 ; SPED 5173 ; and SPED 5175 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018, First Summer 2019
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SPED 5276 - Teaching Reading to Middle and Secondary Learners with Special Needs
Provides effective remedial and intervention strategies for addressing the needs of middle and secondary students with disabilities and diverse learning needs. Assessment and application of instructional strategies are included in the course. Clinical field experience hours required.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to Teacher Education and Special Education Graduate Certificate Program.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 5100 ; SPED 5173 ; SPED 5175 ; and SPED 5270 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SPED 5277 - Teaching Written Expression to Learners with Special Needs
Provides students with effective teaching strategies and materials in written expression to learners with special needs. A 12-hour field experience is a required component of the course. The field experience includes assessment and application of instructional techniques with students identified as receiving special education services. Designed to address core and specific competencies in teaching written expression to students with special needs for teacher licensure in Special Education: General Curriculum as stipulated by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to Teacher Education and Special Education Graduate Certificate Program.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 5100 ; SPED 5173 ; and SPED 5175 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020
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SPED 5278 - Instructional Planning for Students in the Adapted Curriculum
Addresses strategies for the development, implementation, and monitoring of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and related instructional planning for P-12 students with disabilities within the adapted curriculum (low incidence disabilities). Through this course, students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in developing appropriate IEPs. Additionally, this course provides strategies for lesson planning that include collaborative instruction, Universal Design for Learning, and instructionally relevant use of computer-based technology. Implementation of at least one lesson plan is included. A 10-hour field experience is a required component.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
Prerequisite(s): Special Education Graduate Certificate Program ; SPED 5100 , SPED 5173 , and SPED 5270 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018, Fall 2019
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SPED 5279 - Content-Area Instruction for Students with Special Needs
Provides strategies for collaborative instruction, instructionally relevant use of computer-based technology, and strategic instruction to improve access of students with disabilities in the general curriculum with an emphasis on content-area instruction at the middle and secondary levels: English, science, social studies, and mathematics. Application of instructional strategies are included in the course. A semester long 10-hour field experience is a required component.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to Teacher Education and Special Education Graduate Certificate Program.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 5100 ; SPED 5173 ; SPED 5175 ; SPED 5270 ; SPED 5272 ; SPED 5275 or SPED 5276 ; and SPED 5277 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020
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SPED 5280 - Multiple Disabilities
Describes various secondary disabling conditions that sometimes occur in conjunction with intellectual disability such as physical disabilities, sensory disabilities, and other health impairments. Assessment, instructional methods and procedures, and collaborative service delivery with related services personnel are studied. A field-based clinical assignment of approximately 12 hours is required.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to Teacher Education and Special Education Graduate Certificate Program.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 5100 ; SPED 5173 ; and SPED 5270 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019, Spring 2020
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SPED 5300 - Lifespan Development for Exceptional Individuals
Topics in special education (SPED) that support concepts and skills for early SPED professionals and others who serve exceptional individuals. Examines legislation and litigation that govern and/or influence services for exceptional individuals. Various areas of exceptionality are addressed with applications for service delivery and programming. The course also emphasizes the importance and relevance of diversity in today’s schools. Candidates study student and family transitions from early childhood to post-secondary options. Identifies services, networks, organizations, and publications that serve or are relevant to exceptional individuals.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to COED Teacher Education program
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Summer 2020, Summer 2021
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SPED 5316 - Transition Planning and Service Delivery
Methods and procedures used in preparing students with disabilities for post school adjustment including employment, leisure, residential, and continuing educational opportunities are studied. A field-based clinical assignment is required.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to Teacher Education and Special Education Graduate Certificate Program.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 5100 , SPED 5173 ; and SPED 5270 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019, Spring 2020
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SPED 5370 - Culturally Responsive Positive Behavior Support
Equips students with the knowledge and skills to access, plan, and evaluate culturally responsive, positive behavioral supports based on students’ Individualized Education Program goals and objectives. Prepares students to design a positive classroom environment, as well as provides individual supports for students with behavioral challenges.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Summer 2020, Summer 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
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SPED 5371 - Person-Centered Planning within Inclusive Classrooms for Students with Extensive Support Needs
Provides content and context related to the development of inclusive opportunities and experiences for students who have extensive support needs. Topics include: developing supports within inclusive school and community environments and with a range of team members, arranging peer supports, working with families, and capitalizing on post-school environments and experiences. A major component of the course is engaging in a person-centered planning process to develop a supports plan designed to promote meaningful inclusive experiences for an individual with extensive support needs. This clinical experience may take place in either a school or community setting.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to the M.A.T. in Special Education program
Prerequisite(s): SPED 6225 and SPED 6390
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2021
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SPED 5372 - Planning Mathematics Instruction for Students with Exceptional Needs
Provides strategies for: (a) assessing students’ mathematics performance, (b) applying mathematics standards, student needs, strengths, and weaknesses, and IEP goals to mathematics lesson planning, (c) utilizing evidence- and research-based instructional practices, and (d) integrating technology into lesson plans for teacher licensure in Special Education: General Curriculum (NCDPI).
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to COED Teacher Education program
Prerequisite(s): SPED 5300 , SPED 5370 , and SPED 5375
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Summer 2020, Spring 2021, Summer 2021
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SPED 5375 - Foundations of Literacy for Students with Diverse Learning Needs
Provides effective beginning prevention and intervention strategies for addressing the literacy needs of students with disabilities and diverse learning needs. Also includes assessment and application of instructional strategies. A field experience is a required component.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Summer 2020, Summer 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
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SPED 5377 - Advanced Literacy for Students with Diverse Learning Needs
Effective advanced prevention and intervention strategies for addressing the literacy needs of students with disabilities and diverse learning needs. Assessment and application of instructional strategies are included. A field experience is a required component.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to the M.A.T. in Special Education program
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2021
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SPED 5379 - Diversity and Disability in the Inclusive Classroom
An increased depth of knowledge of the general curriculum standards and curricular expectations impacting education of a diverse population of children with special needs in inclusive classrooms. Provides strategies for collaborative instruction, academic language, culturally and linguistically responsive instructional (CLRI) practices, instructionally relevant use of computer-based technology, content enhancement, and strategic instruction to improve access of students with special needs included in content-area (English, science, social studies, and mathematics) instruction at the intermediate, middle, and secondary levels (grades 4-12). Application of instructional strategies are included in the course and a field experience is required.
Credit Hours: (2)
Restriction(s): Admission to the M.A.T. in Special Education program
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2021
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SPED 5380 - Multiple Disabilities and Systematic Instruction
Describes various secondary conditions that sometimes occur in conjunction with intellectual disability such as physical disabilities, sensory disabilities, and other health impairments. Topics include: assessment, instructional methods and procedures, and collaborative service delivery with related services personnel. A field-based clinical assignment in which students design and implement an instructional program for a student with multiple disabilities is required (approximately 12 hours).
Credit Hours: (3)
Pre- or Corequisite(s): SPED 5370
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
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SPED 5400 - Practicum: Integrated Instructional Applications in Special Education
Candidates develop and apply knowledge of varied learner needs by planning and implementing lessons that align to state standards in academic content areas designed to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities. Additionally, candidates analyze student outcome data and make instructional decisions for subsequent lessons. Candidates receive extensive coaching and feedback of instructional and behavioral strategies within the course and school site classroom. Candidates are expected to apply feedback during instruction (rehearsal and clinical application). This is a clinical intensive course requiring extensive classroom experience.
Credit Hours: (3)
Pre- or Corequisite(s): SPED 5370 ; and SPED 5375 (for General Curriculum) or SPED 5380 (for Adapted Curriculum)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
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SPED 6000 - Topics in Special Education
May include classroom and/or clinical experiences in the content area.
Credit Hours: (1 to 6)
Restriction(s): Admission to Teacher Education and Special Education Graduate Certificate Program.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): First Summer 2019, First Summer 2019
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SPED 6111 - Advanced Issues in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE)
In-depth exploration of issues and evidence-based practices for young children with diverse abilities and their families in home, school, and community settings. Emphasis on current research, developmental/educational implications of disabilities, and leadership in early intervention and early childhood special education.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
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SPED 6115 - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder
An introduction to the history, and cultural and individual impacts of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and systems of support for individuals with ASD and their families. Students learn to distinguish between research-based and fad or pseudoscientific information related to ASD and interventions for this population.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to the M.A.T. in Special Education program, admission to the M.Ed. in Special Education and Child Development Program, admission to the Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder program, or being admitted as a post-baccalaureate student
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
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SPED 6124 - Methods of Instructing Gifted Students
An introduction to the basic skills necessary to plan, implement, and evaluate instructional procedures that facilitate learning by gifted students. Specific theories discussed include those by Bloom, Kaplan, Parnes, Renzulli, and VanTassel-Baska.
Credit Hours: (3)
Pre- or Corequisite(s): SPED 5211 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SPED 6161 - Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Students
An overview of current theory and practice in understanding gifted students’ social and emotional development. Topics range from the social and emotional needs of the general population of gifted students to the unique needs of specific subgroups of gifted students (e.g., gifted girls, gifted and learning disabled, gifted minority students).
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SPED 6224 - Adapting Curriculum Materials and Classroom Differentiation
Students study methods of making accommodations to meet the gifted student’s needs in the regular classroom. Topics include: differentiated lesson plans based on national and state standards as well as methods of adapting the learning environment to support multi-level learning.
Credit Hours: (3)
Pre- or Corequisite(s): SPED 5211 , SPED 6124 , and SPED 6161 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SPED 6225 - Behavior Analytic Intervention in Communication
Provides a behavior analytic lens, rooted in Skinner’s analysis of verbal behavior, through which to view communication development and intervention. Students learn to conduct behavioral communication assessments and implement research-based interventions for teaching early learning and communication skills to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other disabilities. In addition, students learn how to select and design augmentative and alternative communication systems for use with non-vocal students and to collaborate with families and other professionals to facilitate the design of high quality programming.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education or related field of study.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
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SPED 6241 - Advanced Curriculum for Gifted Students
Emphasis on integrating philosophy of teacher, school, and community with child characteristics to create the appropriate course of study in a variety of school settings.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Models of curriculum design for academically or intellectually gifted students.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SPED 6242 - Enhancing Communication and Supporting Behaviors in Inclusive Settings: B-K
Provides professionals with in-depth knowledge regarding theories, evidence-based strategies, and best practices to provide effective social-communication interventions and support challenging behaviors of young children in inclusive settings.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): CHFD 6102 and CHFD 6210 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
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SPED 6270 - Gifted Assessment and Program Evaluation
This advanced course introduces the theory and practice behind structuring programs for gifted students, from legal mandates to assessment considerations, program design, and evaluation of students and programs. Evaluation of gifted programming provides experience applying the frameworks presented in current North Carolina and national standards.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): SPED 6161 and SPED 6224 , or permission of instructor.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SPED 6272 - Program Design and Development for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Prepares students with the technical skills necessary to conduct formal assessments, implement research-based interventions, and evaluate outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Identify methods for planning systematic instruction based on learner characteristics based on previous and on-going assessment. Gain knowledge of home environments, family interventions and general curriculum access with an emphasis on appropriate strategies, materials, and supports in program design and development that facilitate the success of students with autism spectrum disorders across the lifespan.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): SPED 6115 and SPED 6225 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019, Fall 2019
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SPED 6277 - Program Assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Prepares students to assess the effectiveness of interventions for students with autism spectrum disorders in accordance to researched-based practices and promising practices. Interpret and apply individualized educational program assessment data to drive program recommendations, services, appropriate interventions, and IEP development for students with autism spectrum disorders.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): SPED 6115 and SPED 6225 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019, Spring 2020
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SPED 6335 - Evidence-Based Practices for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Prepares students with the skills necessary to identify, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of evidence-based practices for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. This course prepares students to recognize factors that influence how special education professionals make decisions regarding what interventions and strategies to use, to implement an evidence-based practice to meet the needs of an individual with autism spectrum disorder and interpret and apply behavioral observation data, and to evaluate how evidence-based practices may best meet the complex needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder across the lifespan.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): SPED 6115
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2021
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SPED 6350 - Young Children with Disabilities and their Families: Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Explores issues and evidenced based practices specific to forming family-professional partnerships and collaborating across disciplines (e.g., early intervention/early childhood special education (EI/ECSE), early childhood education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language therapy, social work, nursing, public health, and education) to address the complex needs of young children with disabilities (or at-risk of developmental delays) and their families in natural and/or least restrictive environments (e.g., home, school, community settings, and hospitals).
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): CHFD 6102 and CHFD 6220 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): First Summer 2019
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SPED 6390 - Collaboration and Transition-Focused Education
Provides special educators with advanced knowledge relating to: (a) the roles of parents, paraeducators, administrators, other professionals, and students on multi-disciplinary teams; (b) initiatives in building inclusive programs; and (c) the array of services available to children with disabilities, in preparation for post-school success. The course enhances skills to: (a) effectively communicate for collaboration; (b) promote family involvement, including engagement of families from culturally diverse backgrounds; and (c) collaboratively plan and deliver instruction in school or community settings.
Credit Hours: (2)
Restriction(s): Admission to the M.A.T. in Special Education program
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2020, Fall 2021
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SPED 6471 - Internship: Academically or Intellectually Gifted
Supervised experiences in observation, instruction, and administration of programs with gifted and talented students..
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): SPED 5211 , SPED 6124 , SPED 6641 , and permission of department.
Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SPED 6475 - Internship/Seminar: Special Education K-12 - General Curriculum
Student teaching is a planned sequence of experiences in the student’s area of specialization conducted in an approved school setting under the supervision and coordination of a university supervisor and a clinical educator. During student teaching, the student must demonstrate the competencies identified for their specific teaching field in an appropriate grade level setting. The student is assigned 15 weeks in a school setting. Includes seminars.
Credit Hours: (3 to 6)
Restriction(s): Admission to Special Education Graduate Certificate Program and grade of C or higher in all licensure courses; Application for SPED internship.
Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
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SPED 6476 - Internship/Seminar: Special Education K-12 - Adapted Curriculum
Student teaching is a planned sequence of experiences in the student’s area of specialization conducted in an approved school setting under the supervision and coordination of a university supervisor and a clinical educator. During student teaching, the student must demonstrate the competencies identified for their specific teaching field in an appropriate grade level setting. The student is assigned 15 weeks in a school setting. Includes seminars.
Credit Hours: (3 to 6)
Restriction(s): Admission to Special Education Graduate Certificate Program and grade of C or higher in all licensure courses; Application for internship.
Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
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SPED 6502 - Behavioral Assessment
Advanced theoretical context, including applied behavior analysis, functional assessments, and positive behavioral supports, and related applied strategies necessary to effectively address the classroom behaviors of individuals or groups of students. A field-based assignment of approximately 15 hours is required.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to the M.A.T. (Phase II) or M.Ed. in Special Education program.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
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SPED 6503 - Instructional Design in Special Education
Advanced instructional design for learners who have significant difficulty in performing academic tasks with typical instruction. Provides students with a unified set of viable instructional design principles for evaluating or modifying curriculum. Application of these principles ensures that the curriculum is accessible to a diverse group of learners. A fieldbased assignment of approximately 15 hours is required.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to the M.A.T. (Phase II) or M.Ed. in Special Education program.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019, Spring 2020
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SPED 6637 - Theory and Development of Creativity
Provides an exploration of the concept of creativity: its components, its measurement, and its application to education. Topics discussed in class range from the theoretical (what is creativity? what does it look like?) to the practical (what activities can be used to develop creative behaviors in the classroom setting?). Includes opportunities to prepare materials to be used with small groups of children.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): SPED 6161 and SPED 6224 , or approval of instructor.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SPED 6641 - Seminar in Curriculum Development: Gifted and Talented
Procedures and suggestions for developing programs for academically or intellectually gifted learners; philosophy of the teacher; school and community assumptions of curriculum; child characteristics; parental concerns; teaching styles.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SPED 6690 - Consultation and Collaboration
Special educators must be able to build effective partnerships with families, general educators, paraeducators, and related service professionals in order to assure comprehensive and quality programs for children with disabilities. Provides special educators with knowledge relating to the role of parents, paraeducators, administrators, other professionals, and students on multi-disciplinary teams, initiatives in building inclusive programs, and the array of services available to children with disabilities. Provides skills in effective communication; promoting family involvement, including families who are culturally diverse; team planning; collaborative instruction; and leadership. Enhances the view of special educators as specialists and a resource to colleagues for instruction, inclusion, transition, and collaboration with outside agencies.
Credit Hours: (2)
Restriction(s): Admission to the M.A.T. (Phase II) in Special Education program.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SPED 6691 - Seminar in Professional and Leadership Development
Designed to support graduate students in the design, implementation, and write up of their Data-based Decision Project, required for M.A.T. in Special Education candidates. This project involves the candidate implementing (in a school setting) an academic or behavioral intervention with one or more students using a single subject research methodological design and support/mentor a colleague to implement a similar intervention with other students. The resulting product serves as the capstone project for the M.A.T.
Credit Hours: (1)
Restriction(s): Admission to the M.A.T. in Special Education program.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 6502 ; SPED 6503 ; and RSCH 7113 .
Pre- or Corequisite(s): SPED 6690 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
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SPED 6692 - Research Proposal
Provides evidence that a candidate can conceptualize and design a single subject research study and supports the development of the capstone project required for M.Ed. in Special Education candidates. Candidates must complete the University’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) Research with Human Subjects online tutorial, submit a research protocol application, and receive IRB approval prior to implementing the study. This course is not a traditional, instructor-taught course sequence, but is directed by the candidate’s academic advisor and supported by another faculty committee member.
Credit Hours: (2)
Restriction(s): An “A” level special education teaching license and admission to the M.Ed. in Special Education.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 6502 , SPED 6503 , and RSCH 7113 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SPED 6693 - Research Implementation
Provides evidence that a candidate can implement a single subject research study and supports the development of the capstone project required for M.Ed. candidates in special education. This course is not a traditional, instructor-taught course sequence, but is directed by the candidate’s academic advisor and supported by another faculty committee member.
Credit Hours: (2)
Prerequisite(s): SPED 6692 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SPED 6694 - Research Dissemination and Leadership
Provides evidence that candidates develop necessary skills and dispositions to assume the roles and responsibilities of collaborative leaders in schools and communities; demonstrate leadership in their classrooms, school, and professional organizations; and advocate for students and effective educational practices and policies. Candidates produce a written report of a research study and deliver a workshop for their school colleagues. The workshop includes a report of the research results and implications for addressing a problem or issue in the school. This course is not a traditional, instructor-taught course sequence, but is directed by the candidate’s academic advisor and supported by another faculty committee member.
Credit Hours: (2)
Prerequisite(s): SPED 6693 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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