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SOC 333 - Aging and Societies
Basic theories, methods and concepts in the field of social gerontology highlighting demographic trends in aging locally, nationally, and globally, the effects of population aging in developing and developed countries, individual accommodations to the aging process in different societies, the social construction of old age across cultures, and social policy in relation to the stratification of the aged and an increasingly elderly population from a comparative perspective.
Prerequisites & Notes: Any one course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268 or SOC 269.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 334 - Contemporary Chinese Society
This course provides an overview of various aspects of contemporary Chinese society since the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. Students will gain basic literacy in the historical, social, cultural, and political domains within contemporary China. In particular, the course will focus on on-going social changes in Reform-era China (1978 - present) related to the party-state regime, civil society, population growth and urbanization, environmental issues, family, kinship, marriage, sexuality, and related topics.
Prerequisites & Notes: Any one course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268, or SOC 269.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: ACGM
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SOC 338 - Sociology of Sexual Behavior
Human sexuality, with an emphasis on Western cultures and the United States in particular, is studied from a scientific perspective. Emphasis on both description and explanation of patterns and diversity in sexuality. While focusing on the social dimensions of sexuality, the historical, biological and psychological aspects of sexuality are integrated into a comprehensive overview.
Prerequisites & Notes: Any one course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268 or SOC 269.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 340 - Sociology of Organizations
Introduction to major theoretical perspectives and research on public and private organizations, such as corporations, schools and health-care facilities. Formal and informal structures, the relationship between organizations and their environments, leadership, decision-making and labor markets.
Prerequisites & Notes: Any one course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268 or SOC 269.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 341 - Sociology of Social Movements
This class will explore sociological understandings of social movements, starting with the collective behavior theories of the 1950s and continuing to contemporary, constructivist understandings. Over the course of the class, students will learn how sociologists understand collective action undertaken to bring about social change, examine various theories and models, explore some of the history of social movements in our country, and simulate social movement participation.
Prerequisites & Notes: One course from:SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268, or SOC 269.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 342 - Sociology of Religion
Explores the sociological perspective on religion. Focuses on religion’s persistent relevance to societies and to smaller groups and the effects of secularization. Assesses the social patterns of religious participation, by race, class, immigrant status, age, gender. Investigates the connections between religion and other social institutions such as the economic, educational and political systems.
Prerequisites & Notes: Any one course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268 or SOC 269.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SSC
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SOC 345 - Contemporary American Families
Applies a sociological perspective to the study of contemporary families. Investigates current patterns of sexuality, relationship formation, parenting, the gendered division of labor, migration, and other key dimensions of family life. Focuses on understanding sources of difference in family forms across important social divisions such as race, class, and age.
Prerequisites & Notes: One course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268 or SOC 269.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 348 - Global Health
Introduces students to the main concepts of global health, with a particular emphasis on sociological determinants of health. Focuses on the demographic and epidemiological transitions, gender and reproductive health, human rights, and the global burden of disease. Evaluates the role of international institutions, such as the World Bank and non-governmental organizations, in the organization and delivery of health services in underdeveloped countries. Understanding the root causes of health disparities and strategies for the achievement of health equity is central to the course. Please note: this course includes an engaging group project that requires students to hold several out-of-class meetings. Please take this into consideration before you enroll.
Prerequisites & Notes: Any one course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268 or SOC 269.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: ACGM
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SOC 352 - Criminology
The study of adult crime, defined as violation of legal norms. Focuses on problems of measurement and attempts to explain crime as a social phenomenon and a cultural product. Includes in-depth analysis of various forms and classes of crimes and their victims.
Prerequisites & Notes: Any one course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268 or SOC 269.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 354 - Domestic Violence and the Criminal Justice System
A survey of sociological research on domestic violence and the criminal justice system. Examines the historical and cultural changes that contributed to the classification of domestic violence as a crime, the characteristics of domestic assault, and the variety of criminal justice interventions into domestic violence.
Prerequisites & Notes: Any one course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268 or SOC 269.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 355 - Criminal Justice System
Overview of the social organization of the criminal justice system in the United States. Examination of the organizations that create and enforce the criminal law as well as major issues currently confronting this system (plea bargaining, discrimination, limitations on due process).
Prerequisites & Notes: Any one course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, 268, or SOC 269. SOC 255 preferred.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 356 - Law Enforcement and Society
Review of research on the organization of law enforcement. Topics include impact of legal and organizational controls on police behavior, police use of deadly force, minorities and policing, and community policing.
Prerequisites & Notes: Any one course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268 or SOC 269.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 360 - Marital and Family Interaction
Examines systems and interactional perspectives on marriage and family dynamics. The focus of this course is on family adaptation as a function of system processes and interactional patterns.
Prerequisites & Notes: Any one course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268 or SOC 269.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 361 - Sociology of Education
Analysis of the historical origins and spread of public education, the internal organization of schools and classrooms and the social impact of education. Schooling as a major form of socialization and status placement; political and legal bases of education; non-formal schooling; education and nation-state formation.
Prerequisites & Notes: Any one course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268 or SOC 269.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 363 - Law and Social Stratification
Examination of current sociological research on the ways in which the creation and application of law are conditioned by class, racial, gender, and ethnic inequalities in society. Applies several general sociological theories of stratification to a range of cases in both civil and criminal law.
Prerequisites & Notes: Any one course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268 or SOC 269.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 364 - Social Stratification
Social causes and consequences of inequality in America. Social distribution of wealth, power and status; emphasis on poverty and racial social inequality.
Prerequisites & Notes: Any one course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268 or SOC 269.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 365 - Gender, Bodies, and Sports
Applies sociological perspectives to study the relationship between gender, bodies, and sports in the U.S. society. Focuses on contemporary sociological theories of gender and bodies and their application to sport as a social institution.
Prerequisites & Notes: Any one course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268 or SOC 269.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: BCGM
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SOC 366 - Colonialism, Slavery, and Links to Contemporary Racism
A seminar course to analyze the precursors of contemporary racism using a sociological perspective of racial inequality in the United States and in western, eastern, and southern Africa. There is a specific examination of the historical record of colonialism, slavery, and interethnic rivalry with a particular emphasis on the lasting effects of slavery for people of color in many parts of Africa and the United States.
Prerequisites & Notes: Any one course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268 or SOC 269.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: ACGM
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SOC 367 - Sociology of Work and Occupations
Sociological and social-psychological significance of work; factors affecting contemporary career patterns/life cycle changes; sex, race, ethnic and social class differences; structural characteristics of selected occupational areas.
Prerequisites & Notes: Any one course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268 or SOC 269.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 368 - Gender and Education
Examines the relationship between gender and education within the U.S. context and internationally. We will consider girls and boys, women and men, in various levels of schooling. The ways in which race and class interact with gender in educational attainment and achievement also will be examined.
Prerequisites & Notes: Any one course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268 or SOC 269; SOC 268 preferred or course with equivalent gender content.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: BCGM
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SOC 369 - Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
Provides a review of historical, theoretical and empirical work in the sociology of race and ethnicity. Emphasis on primary material in the areas of ethnic assimilation, racial attitudes, and racial and ethnic inequality in the United States.
Prerequisites & Notes: Any one course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268 or SOC 269; SOC 269 or minority relations course preferred.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 371 - Directed Internship
Application of sociological concepts and methods to better understand social issues and problems while engaged in on-site work experiences in approved settings. All interns work at least 10 hours per week at the internship site, in the type of work specified in the contract. In addition, students complete several written assignments, including a research paper. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes: SOC 302 and SOC 306
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 376 - Research and Policy in Criminal Justice Organizations
Examines the sociological studies of criminal justice policy formation and change. Outlines connections between criminal justice policy planning, program design, organizational structure and process considerations, and various methods used to assess change processes and to evaluate program outcomes.
Prerequisites & Notes: Any one course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268 or SOC 269.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 378 - Military Sociology
This course draws on philosophical works as well as theoretical and applied research to assess the current status of the U.S. military and its relations with civilian government and society since the Vietnam War and Cold War experiences. Emphasis is placed on emerging threats to U.S. national security and the military’s national defense mission under the changing conditions associated with the era of globalism.
Prerequisites & Notes: Any one course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268 or SOC 269.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 380 - Sociology of Youth
Sex and age status definitions and role-taking; historical, institutional and social process aspects of maturation, with special emphasis on Western industrial society from the 18th century to the present.
Prerequisites & Notes: Any one course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268 or SOC 269.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 388 - Sociology of Jails
This course emphasizes sociological analysis of local jail operations, including populations, funding, management, legal, and regulatory aspects and roles of various professions operating in the jail environment.
Prerequisites & Notes: Any one course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268 or SOC 269.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 390 - Globalization and Families
An examination of the phenomenon of globalization and a review of the literature on how globalization is affecting families around the world. Included is a consideration of impacts on relationship formation, marriage, parenting, childhood and later life families.
Prerequisites & Notes: Any one from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268 or SOC 269.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: ACGM
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SOC 400 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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SOC 426 - Advanced Topics in Demography
Analysis of fertility or mortality issues in both developed and developing countries; proximate determinants of fertility; birth-spacing and family limitation practices; infant and child mortality; life expectancy.
Prerequisites & Notes: SOC 302; SOC 304 or PSY 302 or SOC 215; SOC 306 or PSY 301 or SOC 210; and SOC 320.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 430 - Field Research Methods
Presents skills to conduct qualitative sociological research. Emphasizes ethnographic techniques such as direct observation, participant observation, intensive interviewing, data analysis, literature review, and report writing. Each student conducts original sociological research by entering a specific social setting, collecting and analyzing data within that setting, and producing a comprehensive paper on the findings.
Prerequisites & Notes: SOC 302; and SOC 304 or PSY 302 or SOC 215; and SOC 306 or PSY 301 or SOC 210; SOC 330 highly recommended.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 435 - Population Health Advocacy
The goals of this capstone course are to understand population health dynamics and health equity through research-based advocacy. In addition to studying the literature and theories of population health, the social determinants of health, and health promotion, you will complete a community–based research project. Each year the research topic varies, depending on the needs of the community partner organization or on the particular research objectives. Typically, the research will be conducted as a team, so students will gain leadership and management skills and be required to collaborate closely with other classmates. Depending on the specific project, quantitative or qualitative methods may be used.
Prerequisites & Notes: SOC 302; and SOC 304 or PSY 302 or SOC 215; and SOC 306 or PSY 301 or SOC 210; and SOC 348.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 440 - Globalization
Examines the economic, cultural and political components of globalization. Special topics include the new forms of inequality that have emerged with global interdependence and debates concerning the benefits and dangers associated with globalization.
Prerequisites & Notes: SOC 302; and SOC 304 or PSY 302 or SOC 215; and SOC 306 or PSY 301 or SOC 210.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 450 - Sociology of Law
A capstone research seminar in which students develop an individual project, write a review of previous research, and conduct an analysis using secondary data sources to study the effects of laws on society (e.g., consequences of no-fault divorce laws) and the social bases of legal change (e.g., factors influencing state adoption of sentencing guidelines).
Prerequisites & Notes: SOC 302; and SOC 304 or PSY 302 or SOC 215; and SOC 306 or PSY 301 or SOC 210.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 452 - Advanced Criminology
An in-depth examination of selected areas in sociological criminology.
Prerequisites & Notes: SOC 302; and SOC 304 or PSY 302 or SOC 215; and SOC 306 or PSY 301 or SOC 210; and SOC 352.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 456 - Seminar in Policing
An in-depth review of research on the organization of law enforcement. Advanced topics include impact of legal and organizational controls on police behavior, police use of deadly force, minorities and policing, and community policing.
Prerequisites & Notes: SOC 302; and SOC 304 or PSY 302 or SOC 215; and SOC 306 or PSY 301 or SOC 210.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 460 - Advanced Topics in Family
Focus varies, depending on instructor. Emphasis on current research in family sociology. Topics may include family violence, demographic analysis of family structures, family life course development, family and the economy, parent-child interaction, family and social policy, and others.
Prerequisites & Notes: SOC 302; and SOC 304 or PSY 302 or SOC 215; and SOC 306 or PSY 301 or SOC 210.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 461 - Advanced Sociology of Education
Focus varies, depending on instructor. Topics may include the organization of educational systems within the United States and cross-nationally, school/classroom organization and their effects on student learning and educational attainment; examination of special topics on-site in specific school settings.
Prerequisites & Notes: SOC 302; and SOC 304 or PSY 302 or SOC 215; and SOC 306 or PSY 301 or SOC 210.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 469 - Advanced Topics in Race and Ethnicity
An in-depth examination on current issues surrounding race and ethnic relations (e.g., interracial dating, prejudice and discrimination, and hate group involvement).
Prerequisites & Notes: SOC 302; and SOC 304 or PSY 302 or SOC 215; and SOC 306 or PSY 301 or SOC 210; and SOC 369 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 480 - Learning and Teaching Sociology
The teaching assistantship is intended to provide students with practical experience in the teaching of sociology at the undergraduate level. To that end, students will get hands-on experience in the various activities associated with teaching a particular course in the department. TA duties may include leading discussion groups, assisting the instructor in preparing lecture material, and assisting students in the class with understanding course material. A more detailed list of sample activities may be obtained from the academic advisor. Actual duties will vary by course and instructor. Credit is determined by the instructor depending on the actual duties of the teaching assistant. Repeatable to a maximum of 5 credits. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 2-5
Grade Mode: S/U
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SOC 481 - Research Assistantship
Course is structured consistent with the apprenticeship model. Students will work closely with one faculty member, assisting in sociological research. Actual activities will vary depending upon the nature and stage of the research project. Responsibilities may include data set construction and/or analysis, interviewing and interview transcription, and library searches. Students are required to submit a report or project journal to the supervising instructor in a format to be mutually agreed upon at the start of the assistantship. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr.
Credits: 2-5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SOC 492 - Senior Thesis
The student is required to complete the senior thesis contract in consultation with his/her senior thesis faculty advisor prior to taking the SOC 400/492 sequence.
Prerequisites & Notes: SOC 302; and SOC 304 or PSY 302 or SOC 215; and SOC 306 or PSY 301 or SOC 210. 5 credits of SOC 400 taken with student’s senior thesis faculty advisor before and in preparation for senior thesis.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish
Fundamentals of the language: pronunciation, grammar, aural comprehension, reading and speaking.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish
Fundamentals of the language: pronunciation, grammar, aural comprehension, reading and speaking.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPAN 101.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPAN 103 - Elementary Spanish
Fundamentals of the language: pronunciation, grammar, aural comprehension, reading and speaking.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPAN 102.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: BCOM
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SPAN 104 - Review of Elementary Spanish
Designed for students with two years of high school Spanish or equivalent to prepare them for the intermediate level through review and development of basic structure and vocabulary. Also for students needing a review of the first year. Offered fall only.
Prerequisites & Notes: Two years of high school Spanish recommended.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: BCOM
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SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish
Review of fundamentals: understanding, speaking, reading and writing.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPAN 103 or SPAN 104 or equivalent.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: BCOM
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SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish
Review of fundamentals: understanding, speaking, reading and writing.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPAN 201.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: HUM
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SPAN 203 - Intermediate Spanish
Review of fundamentals: understanding, speaking, reading and writing.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPAN 202.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: HUM
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SPAN 300 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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SPAN 301 - Grammar Review and Composition
Language development, including written composition, vocabulary building, analysis of grammatical problems and discussion of selected Spanish texts.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPAN 203 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: HUM
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SPAN 302 - Grammar Review and Composition
Language development, including written composition, vocabulary building, analysis of grammatical problems and discussion of selected Spanish texts.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPAN 301.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: HUM
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SPAN 305 - Third-Year Conversation
Development of speaking skills in communicative situations. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPAN 203 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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SPAN 310 - Writing Through Film
Writing Through Film is designed to give students the opportunity to improve, stimulate, and strengthen their writing skills. This class captures the history and culture in the selection of Hispanic films, providing students with the cultural context, vocabulary, and societal themes for written compositions.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPAN 203
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPAN 314 - Phonetics
Improvement of student pronunciation, familiarization with phonetic transcription and description of Spanish sounds.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPAN 301 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPAN 331 - Culture of Spain
Survey of Spanish culture.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPAN 301 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPAN 332 - Culture of Latin America
Survey of Latin American culture.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPAN 301 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPAN 333 - Spanish for the Professions
Provides students with the practical and cultural knowledge necessary for work in the Spanish-speaking world. Emphasis on professional customs and practice, with considerable vocabulary exposure.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPAN 203.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPAN 334 - Spanish for Healthcare Professions
Development of vocabulary, communicative skills, and cultural knowledge relevant to the academic and professional fields of healthcare professions.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPAN 203.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPAN 340 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature
Selected works of major Hispanic authors, with emphasis on reading improvement and methods of textual interpretation.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPAN 302 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPAN 351 - Survey of the Literature of Spain
Historical survey of ten centuries of Spanish (Peninsular) literature.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPAN 340.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPAN 352 - Survey of the Literature of Latin America
Historical survey of Latin American literature from the pre-Hispanic period until the present.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPAN 340.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPAN 400 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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SPAN 401 - Advanced Grammar
Analysis of special problems in Spanish syntax.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPAN 302 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPAN 402 - Advanced Composition
Composition and stylistics; analysis of textual examples of style and organization.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPAN 401 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPAN 405 - Fourth-Year Conversation
Advanced speaking practice in communicative situations. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPAN 302 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: S/U
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SPAN 425 - Teaching-Learning Processes in Elementary Spanish
Practicum in teaching Spanish. Repeatable. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of department and two courses in upper- division Spanish.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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SPAN 430 - Cultures Through Film
Selected films and readings. Emphasis on film as a medium through which to achieve understanding of chosen topics in various cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Repeatable with different topics with no maximum.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPAN 302
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPAN 440 - Studies in Hispanic Linguistics
Study of major areas in Hispanic linguistics. Topics may include history of the Spanish language, lexicology, phonology, morphology, syntax, dialectology or sociolinguistics. Repeatable with different topics with no maximum.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPAN 314; or SPAN 301 and LING 201; or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPAN 450 - Studies in Hispanic Literature
Major authors and movements. Repeatable with various topics with no maximum.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPAN 351 or SPAN 352.
Credits: 3-5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPAN 450A - Studies in Hispanic Literature
Major authors and movements. Repeatable with various topics with no maximum.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPAN 351 or SPAN 352.
Credits: 3-5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPAN 450B - Studies in Hispanic Literature
Major authors and movements. Repeatable with various topics with no maximum.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPAN 351 or SPAN 352.
Credits: 3-5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPAN 500 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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SPED 300 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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SPED 301 - Educational Psychology I: Development and Individual Differences
Principles of human development and individual differences as they relate to both academic and non-academic functioning. Emphasis on implications for P-12 classrooms.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Woodring College of Education or permission of department chair.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 302 - Educational Psychology II: Motivation, Learning and Assessment
Principles of human motivation and learning and their implications for P-12 classrooms; basic statistical and applied concepts used in assessment of student performance.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPED 301 or EDUC 301.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 310 - Education, Culture, and Equity
Issues of culture and social justice as they impact education, schools, and teaching. Includes a service learning component.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Woodring College of Education or permission of instructor or department chair.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 360 - Introduction to Special Education
An introduction to characteristics and categories of exceptionality, and the rules and regulations concerning provision of special education and related services. Includes federal and Washington state legislation pertinent to special education from preschool through high school. A minimum of 15 hours of practicum experience required during the quarter.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 363 - Secondary Students With Special Needs
Introduction to the characteristics and needs of secondary students with special needs; pertinent federal and state laws; curricular and behavior management adaptations in the regular classroom; assessment of learning problems; instructional techniques; behavior management strategies.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Woodring College of Education or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 364 - Teaching Each Student
Introduction to impact of disability and English language acquisition on access to the general education curriculum. Research-based practices in instructional planning to provide access to all elementary students.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to the Woodring College of Education.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 400 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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SPED 410 - Supportive Learning Environments
Course provides an overview of classroom management, positive behavior intervention support, and strategies for responding to challenging behavior. Includes instruction in lesson design, with an emphasis on effectively using direct instruction and applying universal design for learning principles.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Woodring College of Education.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 420 - Effective Teaching
Research-based recommended practices in the design, delivery and evaluation of instruction for diverse learners.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Woodring College of Education or permission of instructor and concurrent enrollment in SPED 440 and SPED 460.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 430 - Problem Solving for Diverse Needs
Legal issues and inclusive practices for diverse populations. A collaborative, problem-solving approach to best practices, with an emphasis on school-based services for students with academic, behavioral, and linguistic needs.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPED 364; concurrent enrollment in ELED 471
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 440 - Practicum I - General Education
Practicum experience in school setting designed to provide opportunities to demonstrate effective teaching and behavior management practices.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Woodring College of Education; SPED 420 and SPED 460 concurrent.
Credits: 1-4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 441 - Analysis and Strategies of Teaching
Systematic study of teaching; observation; analysis and development of teaching skills and strategies; individual projects. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 credits. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: One course from educational psychology or foundations area, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-5
Grade Mode: S/U
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SPED 442 - Clinical Practicum
Practicum experience in community settings. Designed to provide experience in the community and with agencies that serve persons with disabilities. (S/U, 1 – 5 credits, repeatable up to 10 credits).
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to the Exceptionality and Disability, BAE and/or permission of the instructor
Credits: 1-5
Grade Mode: S/U
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SPED 443 - Early Development Variations
Typical sequences and patterns of development and interrelationships across all areas from prenatal to age eight, and implications of developmental delays and disabilities.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPED 360 or SPED 364; or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 444 - Assessment and Intervention in Early Childhood Special Education
Issues and resources related to developmental assessment, intervention, and monitoring of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with delays and/or disabilities. Emphasizes family-centered services, cross-cultural competence, activity-based strategies and teaming.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPED 360 or SPED 364; SPED 420 or ELED 370; or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 460 - Interventions for Classroom Management
Universal and targeted strategies for classroom management including behavioral, social, and cognitive interventions.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPED 360; co-requisites: SPED 420, SPED 440; or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 464 - Disability Law and IEP
This course will provide a foundational framework regarding disability law, specifically Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Eligibility, referral, and legal guidelines regarding development of the IEP will be investigated. Federal and Washington State regulations regarding provision of special education services will be covered.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPED 360 and SPED 420 or permission of instructor. Co-requisites: SPED 465 and SPED 467.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 465 - Assessment for Special Education and General Education Teachers
This course will provide students with information regarding a variety of assessment processes and practices. Course content will include information regarding assessment skills, descriptive statistics and measurement, types of assessment instruments, data literacy, and issues pertaining to the assessment of students with disabilities and/or from diverse ethnic and linguistic backgrounds. Additionally, students will gain experience administering, scoring, interpreting the results of a variety of norm-referenced test instruments, and report writing.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPED 360 and SPED 420 or permission of instructor. Co-requisites: SPED 464 and SPED 467.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 466 - Assessment, Evaluation and IEP
Referral and assessment for special education eligibility, norm-referenced and teacher-developed assessments, legal and procedural issues in IEP development, and strategies for assessing students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPED 360; SPED 420; SPED 440; SPED 460; EDUC 302 or SPED 302; or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 467 - Curriculum-Based Evaluation
Curriculum-based procedures and formative evaluation. Determining present levels of educational performance, developing associated goals and objectives and monitoring progress. Guidelines for implementation of comprehensive Response to Intervention (RtI) procedures.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPED 360; SPED 420; SPED 440; SPED 460; SPED 302 or EDUC 302; or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 468 - Effective Collaboration with Families, Professionals and Community
Provides students with knowledge and skills for developing and sustaining effective collaborative partnerships with other professionals, paraeducators, family members, and community members. Focus is on effective communication, problem solving, and cultural competence skills necessary for sustaining collaborative relationships within a diverse society.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPED 360.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 470 - Violent and Aggressive Youth
This course is designed to present information on the problem of violent and/or aggressive youth in school. The class will stress an educative approach by focusing on what educators can do to prevent, respond to and follow up on acts of violence. S/U grading.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: S/U
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SPED 471 - Interventions for Learning and Achievement in a Diverse Classroom
The class focuses on the attention, motivation and self-monitoring skills of students in a diverse classroom. Primary content of the course is on teaching the task-related skills and strategies needed for students to learn efficiently and effectively. Includes a focus on strategy instruction, academic vocabulary and current best practice in designing and delivering interventions for learning. An emphasis is placed on understanding the interaction between one’s mindset, beliefs and dispositions, especially in relation to culture, disability, and ethnicity, on potential student learning outcomes.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPED 360, SPED 420, SPED 460.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 472 - Behavior Assessment and Intervention
Assessment and intervention for students with intensive behavioral needs including functional behavior assessment, positive behavior supports, crisis management, and applied behavior analysis.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPED 460, SPED 467; or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 473 - Promoting Resiliency in Vulnerable Students
Exploration of characteristics, identification and special needs of students who are at risk for academic and/or social failure in school due to chemical dependence issues, bilingualism, poverty, dysfunctional family situations or other factors that may interfere with a student’s ability to succeed. Analyzes strategies that combine the skills of special and regular education teachers.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Woodring College of Education or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 474 - Students With Complex Needs
History, philosophy, characteristics and services for students with low incidence disabilities. Empirically-based design of instruction and monitoring of functional curricula for people who need some level of continual support.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPED 420, SPED 360 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 475 - Seminar in Autism
Seminar in Autism will focus on educational and therapeutic interventions for clients with autism. There is a lab component to this course which requires hands-on intervention with clients with autism
Prerequisites & Notes: SPED 467 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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