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Secondary Education
SED 374 <CISE 3374> Human Growth and Learning.
This course examines growth and learning in primarily in secondary environments. Major theories of teaching-learning processes are studied. Human development related to education is emphasized. Special attention is paid to the cultural milieu. 10 hours of field experience in 8-12 public schools. It is recommended that the course is taken concurrently with SED 383. Prerequisite: Junior status. Credit 3
SED 383 <CISE 3383> Integrating Technology into the Classroom.
This course is designed to provide teachers who seek certification at the secondary level with an introductory overview of the teacher education program, with an introduction into instructional issues and teaching models, and with an introduction into how technology impacts education both in terms of increasing teacher productivity and in terms of integrating technology into instruction. Recommend taking with SED 374, Prerequisite: SED 374 <CISE 3374> Junior status. Credit 3
SED 464 <CISE 4364> Methods of Teaching in Secondary Schools.
(A secondary block course) This course focuses on developing strategies that are effective in secondary schools. Candidates use the TEKS to develop objectives and plan effective instruction. Candidates develop a preliminary Teacher Work Sample to demonstrate their mastery of the components that produce effective instruction that results in effective student learning. Field experience is 30 hours. Prerequisites: SED 373, SED 383, admission to the Educator Preparation Program and Departmental approval. This course is taken in block with RDG 492 <READ 4320> and SED 494. Credit 3.
SED 475 <CISE 4375> Problems.
This course is designed to permit individual students to study specific areas of interest and need. Prerequisite: Departmental approval. Credit 3.
SED 476 <CISE 4376> Developing a Professional Teacher Portfolio.
The purpose of this course is to provide the prospective secondary teacher the opportunity to organize artifacts on the development, exploration, integration, application, and teaching of content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and skill development in the development of a professional teacher portfolio. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in student teaching and departmental approval. Credit: 3.
SED 480 <CISE 4380> Responsibilities of the Professional Educator.
This course is designed to assist future teachers in understanding the structure, organization, and management of public schools at the national, state, and local levels. Course content will include a study of the needs of the special learner and students from various cultures. This course is taken during the student teaching semester. Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching. Credit 3.
SED 494 <CISE 4394> Classroom Management for Secondary Schools.
(A secondary methods block course) This course provides a survey of classroom management and discipline approaches appropriate in a public school setting. Candidates will explore multiple components that produce a well managed classroom. Candidates will create a classroom management plan that will be a functional model for their classrooms. Prerequisites: SED 374 <CISE 3374> and SED 383; senior status; admission to Educator Preparation Program and departmental approval. 30 hours of field experiences in 8-12 public schools. This course is taken in block with RDG 492 <READ 4320> and SED 464. Credit 3.
SED 496 <CISE 4396> Student Teaching in the Secondary Classroom.
The student is assigned full-time student teaching responsibilities at the secondary level (Grades 8-12) for a placement of approximately six to seven weeks. This course must be taken with SED 497. The two courses represent two placements that span the grades for that certification. For example, a teacher candidate with an 8-12 certification would have one placement at the lower grade levels such as 8th grade and a second placement at a higher grade, for example the 11th grade. This time is divided among observation, participation, teaching and conference activities. The candidate will create a Teacher Work Sample during this placement, a project that demonstrate mastery of the components that produce effective instruction that results in effective student learning. Successful completion of the Teacher Work Sample is required for program completion. Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching Program. Credit 3.
SED 497 <CISE 4397> Student Teaching in the Secondary Classroom.
The student is assigned full-time student teaching responsibilities at the secondary level (Grades 8-12) for a placement of approximately six to seven weeks. This course must be taken with SED 496 <CISE 4396> or EED 491. This time is divided among observation, participation, teaching and conference activities. Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching Program. Credit 3.

NOTE: Sam Houston State University has adopted a four-digit course numbering system to become effective Summer 2011. Four-digit course numbers are indicated in the course descriptions in orange and within angle brackets < >.

Sociology
SOC 131 <SOCI 1301> Principles of Sociology.
[SOCI 1301] Introduction to the discipline with a focus on concepts and principles used in the study of group life, social institutions and social processes. This course is a prerequisite to many other courses taught in the department. It is required of all Sociology majors and minors. Credit 3.
SOC 168 <SOCI 2319> Introduction to Ethnic Studies.
[SOCI 2319] A survey of the field and problems of Ethnic Studies as an area of knowledge and investigation. The instruction is to be interdisciplinary in nature. Major considerations of the entire Ethnic Studies field will be defined and analyzed. Although the course is not prerequisite to any of the others, students are strongly urged to take it before attempting other Ethnic Studies courses. Credit 3.
SOC 264 <SOCI 1306> Social Problems.
[SOCI 1306] Application of sociological principles to the major problems of contemporary society. Special attention is given to mental disorders, use and abuse of drugs and alcohol, sexual deviance and crime and delinquency; problems of youth and the family in contemporary society; institutionalized aspects of inequality, prejudice and discrimination; and population and environmental concerns. Credit 3.
SOC 266 <SOCI 2366> Sociology of Sport.
[SOCI 2366] This course utilizes the application of the social science mode of inquiry to the study of the sociocultural characteristics of sport. These include examinations of the cultural, economic, political and structural factors (i.e., gender, race, etc.) which form salient aspects of today’s sport activities at various levels. Focus is placed on the characteristics of sports and how these characteristics both reflect and have impact upon the social climate of a given society. Credit 3.
SOC 333 <SOCI 3354> Age and Inequality.
[SOCI 3354] This course underscores the influence of age on income and wealth, status and power. It includes an examination of institutional discrimination against the young and the old, as well as individual discrimination, such as child and elder abuse. It studies the relationship between life-cycle changes and changes in placement in the class, status and power stratification system. Prerequisite: SOC 131 <SOCI 1301> [SOCI 1301] or consent of instructor. Credit 3.
SOC 335 <SOCI 3325> Gender and Inequality.
[SOCI 3325] This course studies the influence of gender on socialization and placement in class, status and power stratification systems. It includes an analysis of institutional discrimination against women in major social institutions such as religion, education, family, heath care and work, and an examination of the feminization of poverty. Prerequisite: SOC 131 <SOCI 1301> [SOCI 1301] or consent of instructor. Credit 3.
SOC 336 <SOCI 3336> Social Change and Development.
[SOCI 3336] An analysis of world population growth and the associated problems of social development: urbanization, unemployment, secularization, hunger, and war. Prerequisite: SOC 131[SOCI 1301] and upper division standing. Credit 3.
SOC 337 <SOCI 4337> Environment and Society.
[SOCI 4337] The purpose of this course is to examine the “environment” as a social and cultural issue. Topics discussed include an overview of the field of environmental sociology, traditional sociological perspectives on environmental issues, paradigmatic implications of environmental sociology, the development of environmental movement, the rise of environmental deterioration, public attitudes toward environmental issues, national environmental policies, and social impact assessment. Prerequisite: SOC 131 <SOCI 1301> [SOCI 1301] and upper division standing. Credit 3.
SOC 343 <SOCI 3443> Social Statistics.
[SOCI 3443] Examination of basic concepts, techniques and data necessary for an adequate understanding of social structure and change: observational, experimental, sample survey, and demographic. It includes an introduction to computers, computer software, and social statistics. Prerequisite: SOC 131. [SOCI 1301] Credit 4
SOC 364 <SOCI 3324> Social Inequality.
[SOCI 3324] This survey course studies the distribution of three primary resources: class, status and power. Special attention is given to the way birth-ascribed statuses such as age, sex and race interact with class, status and power stratification systems. Special attention is also given to the popular and scientific explanations of inequality, especially with respect to the high and low ends of the distribution of income and wealth. Prerequisite: SOC 131[SOCI 1301] or consent of instructor. Credit 3.
SOC 365 <SOCI 3365> Sociology of Health and Illness.
[SOCI 3365] Processes by which persons assume, act, and relinquish the sick role; interrelationships between patient and family, doctors, and hospital; quality and quantity of health services distributed by class and race. Problems posed by “mental illness”: diagnosis, treatment, and involuntary commitment. Prerequisite: SOC 131 <SOCI 1301> [SOCI 1301] or consent of instructor. Credit 3.
SOC 366 <SOCI 4340> Research Methods in Sociology.
[SOCI 4340] This course is designed to introduce the student to the logic and character of scientific and alternative means of social inquiry. Examines the function of observation, concept formation, proposition arrangement and testing of theory as components of the scientific process in sociology. Prerequisite: SOC 131. [SOCI 1301] Credit 3.
SOC 376 <SOCI 3376> Rural and Urban Sociology.
[SOCI 3376] Examines the human community in its ecological, cultural, and associational aspects. The folk, rural, and urban community considered from the standpoint of various sociological perspectives. Special attention is given to social change, including decision-making as it affects local life. Prerequisite: SOC 131. [SOCI 1301] Credit 3.
SOC 378 <SOCI 3338> Socialization, Social Control and Deviant Social Behavior.
[SOCI 3338] Examines structures and processes through which social systems (e.g., groups, institutions, organizations, and societies) secure and maintain order and social control. Sociological concepts, principles and theories used to explain sanctioning in various social systems whereby people are socialized to want to act the way they have to act for social order to prevail. Prerequisite: SOC 131[SOCI 1301]. Credit 3.
SOC 381 <SOCI 3381> Cultural Anthropology.
[SOCI 3381] Cultural and social organization among primitive or preliterate societies; marriage, property, religion, magic and tribal control. Significance of the study of primitive cultures for understanding of urban industrial civilizations. Credit 3.
SOC 384 <SOCI 3384> Economy and Society.
[SOCI 3384] Changing employment opportunities for college graduates; blue collar, white collar, and professional lifestyles; origins of industrial society and effects on social stratification, minorities, and the family. Issues such as workers’ control of industry, relationships between industry and government. Sociology of labor relations and personnel management. . Credit 3.
SOC 386 <SOCI 4344> Sociological Theory.
[SOCI 4344] A historical survey of the development of sociological thought. Emphasis is placed upon the growth of Sociology as a discipline, major areas of interest and major contributors. Prerequisite: SOC 131[SOCI 1301]. Credit 3.
SOC 392 <SOCI 3392> Social Movements.
[SOCI 3392] Examines the characteristics of social movements useful to the sociological study and interpretations of major social trends involving both social and cultural change in community and society. Theoretical frameworks for understanding and the causes, types, and theories of change in contemporary society are given special attention. Prerequisite: SOC 131[SOCI 1301]. Credit 3.
SOC 438 <SOCI 4334> Sociology of Disaster.
[SOCI 4334] Disasters are fundamentally social events. This course will investigate how culture, inequality, social structure and processes shape how people face disasters, how they respond and the ways in which they recover or fail to do so. How disasters may lead to rapid social change will also be explored. Students will learn the foundations of sociology of disaster theory, will examine a number of case studies and will apply theory to the in-depth study of one event. Writing enhanced. Prerequisite: SOC131[SOCI 1301]. Credit 3.
SOC 462 <SOCI 3341> Marriage and the Family.
[SOCI 3341] A sociological examination of marriage and family life. Problems of courtship, mate selection, and marriage adjustment in modern American society.. Credit 3.
SOC 465 <SOCI 3355> Race/Ethnic Inequality.
[SOCI 3355] This course examines ethnic stratification, i.e., placement in the class, status and power stratification systems on the basis of birth ascribed and socially defined race/ethnicity, and of the ideologies which serve to rationalize these inequalities. The course includes the study of institutional discrimination and ethnic stratification in major social institutions such as education, health care, religion and work. Broadly defined, ethnic stratification includes inequality based on other birth ascribed statuses, such as age and gender. Prerequisite: SOC 131 <SOCI 1301> [SOCI 1301] or consent of instructor. Credit 3.
SOC 468 <SOCI 3342> Sociology of Religion.
[SOCI 3342] Identity and comparative understanding of religious beliefs and practices of peoples of the world. Attention is given to particular archaeological and ethnographic problems in the study of religion. Special emphasis is given to the functional perspective in examining the relation between religious beliefs and other institutions in selective social systems. Prerequisite: SOC 131[SOCI 1301] or consent of instructor. Credit 3.
SOC 475 <SOCI 4375> Readings in Sociology.
[SOCI 4375] Designed for advanced students in the behavioral sciences who are capable of independent study. Registration upon written approval of the chair of the department and of the instructor directing the course. Credit 3.
SOC 476 <SOCI 4332> The Sociology of Demography and Migration.
[SOCI 4332] This course introduces of the field of demography and explores theories and processes of population movement and migration. Special attention is given to effect of globalization on migration, migration streams, documented and undocumented migration, and assimilation of migrants.This course will focus on understanding the similarities and differences among immigrant groups who migrate with different social and human capital. The course also addresses immigration policies in the U. S. Prerequisite: SOC 131[SOCI 1301] or consent of instructor. Credit 3.
SOC 477 <SOCI 4336> Bureaucracy and Work.
[SOCI 4336] Examines the structure and functioning of large-scale organizations and bureaucratic social systems in various institutional settings (e.g., business or industry, health, education, religion, military, prison and political). Attention is given to personal and social consequences of organizational involvement. Prerequisite: SOC 131 <SOCI 1301> SOCI 1301] . Credit 3.
SOC 479 <SOCI 4379> Internship in Applied Sociology.
[SOCI 4379] This course is designed to allow advanced students in-depth exploration of sociological issues in an applied setting. Minimum of 120 hours in approved host organization, plus completion of academic requirements. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior Sociology majors, minimum GPA 3.0 or through special petition. Internships are unpaid. Fall and Spring only. Credit 3.
SOC 499 <SOCI 4399> Senior Seminar in Sociology.
[SOCI 4399] The content of this seminar will have alternate emphasis placed, at the discretion of the instructor, on special areas or issues of Sociology meeting the career needs of Sociology majors, minors, and/or prospective teachers of Sociology. Prerequisite: Advanced standing in Sociology. Credit 3.

Spanish

SPN 141 Elementary Spanish I. [SPAN 1411]
For students who have had no previous instruction in Spanish. Introduction to Spanish pronunciation, vocabulary, and basic language codes stressing an oral approach to the language with special emphasis on conversation and oral drill. Two one-hour language laboratory periods weekly are required, one of which is a concurrent lab class enrollment. For non-native speakers of Spanish. Native Spanish speakers should take the CLEP or register for 264. Credit 4.
SPN 142 Elementary Spanish II. [SPAN 1412]
This course is a continuation of SPN 141. Language codes with more complexity are discussed and drilled. Stress is placed on aural and oral skills. Two one-hour language laboratory periods weekly are required, one of which is a concurrent lab class enrollment. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 141 or equivalent. For non-native speakers of Spanish. Native Spanish speakers should take the CLEP or register for 264. Credit 4.
SPN 263 Intermediate Spanish I. [SPAN 2311]
Readings of medium difficulty are used as a basis for reading and aural comprehension as well as for oral communication. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 142 or equivalent. For non-native speakers of Spanish. Native Spanish speakers should take the CLEP or register for 264. Credit 3.
SPN 264 Intermediate Spanish II. [SPAN 2312]
Continuation of SPN 263 with special emphasis on practical needs for communication. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 263 or equivalent. A section may be reserved for native Spanish speakers. Credit 3.
SPN 361 Spanish Grammar and Composition.
Study of the syntactical and morphological characteristics of the Spanish language with emphasis on developing the ability to write in Spanish. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 264, the equivalent of SPN 264, or consent of instructor. Credit 3.
SPN 362 Survey of Spanish Literature I.
A study of the development of the literature of Spain from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. Various eras, genres, and authors are studied. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 361  or consent of Chair. Credit 3.
SPN 363 Survey of Spanish Literature II.
Will focus on the literature of Spain beginning with the eighteenth century to the present. Masterworks from genres of drama, poetry, and prose will be read, discussed in Spanish and analyzed in written reports.Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 361  or consent of Chair. Credit 3.
SPN 365 Modern Spanish Short Story.
Study of selected short stories written by prominent Spanish authors since 1950. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 361  or consent of Chair. Credit 3.
SPN 367 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics and Phonology.
A study of descriptive, applied, and contrastive linguistics. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 361  or consent of Chair. Credit 3.
SPN 368 Conversational Spanish I.
Emphasis is placed on extemporaneous speaking and conversation. Reading materials from Spanish speaking countries will be included as a basis for conversation and composition. This course cannot be taken for credit by native Spanish speakers. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 361  or consent of Chair. Credit 3.
SPN 369 (3369) Conversational Spanish II.
Emphasis is placed on extemporaneous speaking and conversation. Reading materials from Spanish speaking countries will be included as a basis for conversation and composition. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 361  or consent of Chair. Credit 3.
SPN 370 Spanish for Business.
Study of business terminology in Spanish related to banking, accounting, international trade, marketing, management, and finance and of cultural aspects of Latin America and Spain, with practice in speaking, reading and translating business Spanish. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 361  or consent of Chair. Credit 3.
SPN 371 Spanish for Criminal Justice.
Study of Spanish and Spanish-related issues and topics for Criminal Justice, criminology, law enforcement, and Sociology. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 361  or consent of Chair. Credit 3.
SPN 374 Introduction to The Literature of Spanish America.
Study of the texts of Spanish-American writers from the Conquest to the present with emphasis given to the historical, cultural, and political factors which influenced their writing. Instruction is in Spanish. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 361  or consent of Chair. Credit 3.
SPN 375 Genres in Spanish-American Literature.
Studies of themes and techniques of outstanding Spanish- American poets, dramatists or novelists. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 361  or consent of Chair. Credit 3.
SPN 376 The Mexican Short Story.
A study of the short story form in Mexico, particularly from the years 1934 to the present. Students will read and analyze short stories and discuss them in Spanish in class. They will also keep a daily diary, in Spanish, using vocabulary from the stories. Each student will also have an individual project. A midterm and a final examination will be required. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 361  or consent of Chair. Credit 3.
SPN 380 Spanish Culture and Civilization.
An overview of the culture and civilization of Spain. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 361  or consent of Chair. Credit 3.
SPN 385 (3385) Spanish Presence in the New World.
A study of the culture and civilization of the Spanish-speaking areas of the Americas. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 361  or consent of Chair. Credit 3.
SPN 460 Don Quijote.
Analysis of the counter-reformation masterpiece by Miguel de Cervantes, with special attention to the author’s experimentation with various literary genres of his epoch to create the ‘first modern novel.”Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 361  or consent of Chair. Credit 3.
SPN 461 Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition.
An in-depth study of the usage of the Spanish language as it relates to creative writing and scholarly reports. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 361 or consent of instructor. Credit 3.
SPN 462 SPN 462 History of the Spanish Language.
This course outlines the history of the Spanish language over the last two millennia, focusing on the formal development of its phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 361  or consent of Chair. Credit 3.
SPN 464 Spanish-American Prose.
A study of selected authors, short stories, essays, or novels. Emphasis on themes, techniques, and current literary themes. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 361  or consent of Chair. Credit 3.
SPN 465 Pablo Picasso and Spanish Art.
This course examines the interplay between Spanish culture and Spanish art using Pablo Picasso as a central unifying figure in order to relate past, present and future aspects of Spanish heritage. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 361 or consent of Chair. Credit 3.
SPN 466 Spanish Phonetics.
This course is an introduction to the scientific study of the sounds of Spanish. The two essential goals of the course are to discuss the ways in which English and Spanish sounds differ, and to help improve pronunciation of the Spanish language..Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 361  or consent of Chair. Credit 3.
SPN 470 Seminar in Selected Topics in Literature, Language, or Civilization.
An in-depth study of a selected topic. The topic to be explored will change from year to year. This course may be repeated for credit as the content varies. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 361 or consent of Chair. Credit 3.
SPN 475 Individual Readings in Spanish.
Designed for the individual student who may need to study a particular era, genre, or author. Enrollment in this course is restricted and must be granted by department chair Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 361 or consent of Chair. Credit 3.
SPN 486 Contemporary Spanish Peninsular Literature.
A study of selected works by contemporary peninsular writers. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 361 or consent of Chair. Credit 3.

Special Education
SPD 231 <SPED 2301> Introduction to Special Education.
This survey course presents case studies of students with special needs, historical perspectives of special education, recommended educational approaches, and current models and issues in special education. Field experiences in PK-12 public schools and various appropriate field placements required. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Credit 3.
SPD 331 <SPED 3302> A Study of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders.
This course provides a study of the defining characteristics, systems of assessment and classification, theories of causality, and interventions for students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Prerequisites: SPD 231 <SPED 2301> and 45 hours and SPD 231. Credit 3.
SPD 332 <SPED 3306> Behavioral Principles.
This course examines basic behavioral principles including reinforcement, punishment, stimulus control, and measurement of behavior. Specific procedures are presented for establishing new behavior, increasing desirable behavior, and decreasing undesirable behavior for individuals with disabilities. Ethical considerations also are addressed. Prerequisite: 45 hours.Credit 3.
SPD 333 <SPED 3307> Behavioral Assessment, Intervention and Evaluation.
This course provides the interventionist with the techniques for designing, implementing, and evaluating behavioral interventions appropriate for individuals with Autism and related disabilities. Ethics of behavioral interventions will also be discussed. Prerequisite 45 hours and SPD 332. Credit 3.
SPD 334 <SPED 3308> Behavioral Intervention and Research Methods.
All of the elements of single-subject research design are examined, providing practical information for assessing, designing, implementing, and evaluating behavior analytic techniques and curriculum for educating children with autism and related disorders. Ethics for practicing Behavior Analysts will also be examined. Prerequisite: 45 hours and SPD 332. Credit 3.
SPD 338 <SPED 3305> Diagnostic Assessment of Exceptional Children and Youth.
An overview of formal and informal assessment for special education is provided. This course includes basic concepts of measurement, assessment of academic achievement, screening tools, diagnostic testing, review of individual and group intelligence tests, perceptual skills, sensory acuity and adaptive behavior. Prerequisites: SPD 231, 331, and 377. Credit 3.
SPD 377 <SPED 3304> A Study of Learning and Learning Disabilities.
Learning disabilities are examined with a focus on history, definition, causation, teaching methods and inclusive practices. Emphasis is placed on the appropriate selection of assessment and teaching strategies, lesson planning, and use of technology for students with special needs. Prerequisites: 45 hours and SPD 231. Credit 3.
SPD 378 <SPED 3303> Behavioral Intervention and Family Involvement in Special Education.
This course addresses a variety of instructional techniques that can be utilized to change, maintain, increase, or decrease individual and group behaviors. Proactive behavioral intervention techniques from a variety of theoretical models are examined. Behavioral change strategies emphasize functional assessment principles, positive behavioral supports, and self-management. The basic principles, tools, and techniques of communicating with parents of children with disabilities and implementing parent education programs also are addressed. Prerequisites: SPD 231. Credit 3.
SPD 390 <SPED 3301> Learning and Instruction for Young Children with Disabilities.
This course provides opportunities for students to demonstrate competencies by working with young children with disabilities under the supervision of a qualified teacher. This course provides experiences in designing individual instructional plans, assistive technology, data collection, and instructional adaptations. Field experiences in PK-12 public schools required. Prerequisite: SPD 231 <SPED 2301> and Junior standing. Prerequisite: 45 hours and SPD 231. Credit 3.
SPD 460 <SPED 4301> Study of Cognitive and Low Incidence Disabilities.
This course includes a study of the characteristics and needs of students with mental retardation and low incidence disabilities. Topics include appropriate curriculum methods and instructional needs for all ages, life span issues, vocational, and transition issues. Twenty (20) hours of field placement required. This course must be taken concurrently with SPD 480. Prerequisites: SPD 231, SPD 331, and, SPD 377. Credit 3.
SPD 474 <SPED 4303> Individual Problems in Special Education.
Designed to permit individual students to study specific areas of interest and need. Prerequisite: Approval of Department Chair. Credit 3.
SPD 480 <SPED 4302> Collaborative Partnerships Across the Lifespan.
This course is designed to equip the prospective teacher with the collaborative skills needed in inclusive school and community environments. Areas that are emphasized include adaptations for instruction, transition planning, vocational/career education, and assistive technology. Twenty (20) hours of field placement required. This course must be taken concurrently with SPD 460. Prerequisites: SPD 231, SPD 331, and SPD 377. Credit 3.
SPD 484 Student Teaching in Special Education* The candidate is assigned a student teaching placement in a special education classroom for a period of 7 weeks. This time is divided among classroom assistance, instructional planning, classroom and individual instruction, and conference activities. The candidate will create a Teacher Work Sample during this placement, a project demonstrating master of the components of effective instruction and student learning. Successful completion of the Teacher Work Sample is required for program completion. SPD 484 must be taken with EED 491 <CIEE 4391> and other courses required during the student teaching semester. Prerequisite: Senior status and admission to Student Teaching. Credit 3.

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