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University Course Descriptions

  

Course Numbering System

Each course is represented by four capital letters followed by a four-digit numeral (e.g., FINC 3311).

The letters form an abbreviation for the instructional area while the numeral is interpreted as follows:

First Digit: The first digit indicates academic level and provides information regarding restrictions as to undergraduate and/or graduate student enrollment:

1000 and 2000 series –undergraduate lower division
3000 and 4000 series – undergraduate upper division (normally for undergraduate students but with advisor approval for graduate students).
6000 series – graduate courses (for graduate students only except for undergraduates with an approved mixed load petition).

Second Digit: The second digit indicates the amount of credit awarded. For example, a course numbered 4331, carries three semester hours of credit.

Third and Fourth Digits: The third and fourth digits are used to distinguish between courses within an instructional area. Course Punctuation

One of the following marks of punctuation may immediately follow the course number, or may separate a series of course numbers. Internal punctuations (between multi-listed courses) take precedence over all punctuation in a series of course numbers. The significance of each mark of punctuation is as follows:

  • Colon – A colon (:) following a course number indicates that the course may be taken as an independent one-semester course. This also applies when two course numbers are separated by a colon.
  • Comma – A comma (,) between course numbers indicates that both courses must be taken before credit is received for either, but the second course may be taken first.
  • Hyphen – A hyphen (-) between course numbers indicates that both courses must be taken before credit is received for either. The first course must be completed before the student enrolls in the second course, or if “concurrent enrollment only” is shown in the course description, both courses must be taken at the same time.
  • Semicolon – A semicolon (;) between course numbers indicates that the first course may be taken and justify credit without completion of the second course, but the second course cannot be taken without the first as prerequisite.

The three numbers in parentheses (0-0-0) after each course title indicate the number of semester credit hours, the number of class hours per week, and the number of additional laboratory or activity hours per week.
 

Psychology - Undergraduate
  

  • PSYC 4320 Principles of Learning

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Approaches to learning, memory, and motivation in humans; theory and application of learning principles.
  

  • PSYC 4328 Principles of Psychopharmacology

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    An overview of principles of psychotropic drug action; behavioral and cognitive effects of currently used medications for major psychiatric disorders and those of historical significance.
  

  • PSYC 4330 Stress and Health

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Examines the relationship between stress and health. Explores strategies for effective stress coping and making lifestyle changes to enhance health and wellness.
  

  • PSYC 4332 Substance Use Disorders

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Introduction of contemporary perspectives on addictive behavior with emphasis on the study of substance abuse, dependence and addiction. (Formerly : Psychology of Addiction, Substance Abuse and Dependence; Substance Abuse and Dependence)
  

  • PSYC 4334 Psychology of Women

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Introduces perspectives on the psychology of women, including the historical contributions of women psychologists.

Science - Undergraduate
  

  • SCIE 2320 Physical Science Concepts

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Lower Division

    An introduction to concepts and principles in physics and chemistry.
  

  • SCIE 3310 Earth Science

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Basic topics and principles in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy.
  

  • SCIE 3320 Physical Science

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Basic topics and principles in sound, heat, light, magnetism, electricity, friction, machines, and changes in matter and energy.
  

  • SCIE 4112 Physical Science for Elementary Schools

    Cr. 1
    Semester Credit Hours: 1
    Class Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): 6 s.h. in science.
    Topics in physical science relevant to science teaching in elementary classrooms. May be repeated when topics vary.
  

  • SCIE 4313 Earth and Space Science

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Concepts and principles in Earth and space science. The course includes Earth history, geology, oceans, atmosphere, and Earth’s place in the universe.
  

  • SCIE 4314 Environmental Science

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Environmental science topics include the following: ecology, environmental systems, human population, conservation biology, resource management, water systems and resources, pollution, global climate change, etc.
  

  • SCIE 4315 Conceptual Chemistry

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Basic concepts and principles of the composition, structure, properties and reactions of matter; especially of atomic and molecular systems.
  

  • SCIE 4316 Conceptual Physics

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Basic concepts and principles of mechanics, heat, light and other radiation, sound, electricity, and magnetism.

Secondary Education - Undergraduate
  

  • SEDU 4302 Independent Study

    Cr. 3 per semester.
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.
  

  • SEDU 4303 Secondary School Student Teaching

    Cr. 3 per course.
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): Admission by application to the Director of Field Experiences.
    Undergraduate credit only. Teaching in selected schools. Course Fee Student Teaching Fee - $15 per course/maximum $45
  

  • SEDU 4304 Secondary School Student Teaching

    Cr. 3 per course.
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): Admission by application to the Director of Field Experiences.
    Undergraduate credit only. Teaching in selected schools. Course Fee Student Teaching Fee - $15 per course/maximum $45
  

  • SEDU 4306 Secondary School Internship I

    Cr. 3
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): Admission by application to Director of Field Experiences.
    Teaching in an accredited school, guided by a mentor teacher, directed by a University Supervisor. Course Fee Student Teaching Fee - $15 per course/maximum $45
  

  • SEDU 4307 Secondary School Internship II

    Cr. 3
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): Admission by application to Director of Field Experiences.
    Teaching in an accredited school, guided by a mentor teacher, directed by a University Supervisor. Course Fee Student Teaching Fee - $15 per course/maximum $45
  

  • SEDU 4308 Secondary School Education Professional Seminar

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): Admission by Application to Director of Field-Based Experience.
    Provides understanding about the roles and responsibilities of a professional secondary educator in today’s society, under the guidance of a faculty consultant/facilitator. Includes seminar meetings. Course Fee Student Teaching Fee - $15 per course/maximum $45

Spanish - Undergraduate
  

  • SPAN 1301 Elementary Spanish I

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Lower Division

    Prerequisite(s): TSI complete in Reading and Writing.
    Introduces the fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
  

  • SPAN 1302 Elementary Spanish II

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Lower Division

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of SPAN 1301 .
    Continues SPAN 1301  by focusing on the fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context. Emphasis is place on the progressive development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
  

  • SPAN 2300 Special Topics in Spanish

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Lower Division

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2301  and SPAN 2302 , or instructor approval.
    This course option is designed to develop writing, reading, listening, and oral expression skills at the second-year level of Spanish.
  

  • SPAN 2301 Intermediate Spanish I

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Lower Division

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of SPAN 1301  & SPAN 1302  or instructor permission.
    Development of the integration of comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills on an intermediate level.
  

  • SPAN 2302 Intermediate Spanish II

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Lower Division

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Intermediate Spanish I.
    Continuation of Intermediate Spanish I with focus on the integration of comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills on an intermediate level.
  

  • SPAN 2312 Practical Conversation

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Lower Division

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor or successful completion of SPAN 1301  & SPAN 1302 
    Master practical spoken Spanish in its cultural context. Use the language strategically, to accomplish objectives and resolve conflicts, in culturally accurate circumstances using appropriate vocabulary.
  

  • SPAN 3300 Special Topics in Spanish

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2301  and SPAN 2302 , or instructor approval; sophomore standing or higher.
    This option is designed to develop knowledge of language, culture and literature for students in the intermediate level of Spanish.
  

  • SPAN 3301 Spanish Grammar and Composition

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2302  or instructor approval; sophomore standing or higher.
    Theory and practice of more advanced Spanish grammatical structure. Guided and creative exercises and compositions.
  

  • SPAN 3301 Spanish Grammar and Composition

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Intermediate Spanish I & II
    Theory and practice of more advanced Spanish grammatical structures. Guided and creative exercises and compositions.
  

  • SPAN 3313 Oral and Written Communication I

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2302  or instructor approval; Sophomore standing or higher.
    Contextualized oral and written language development pertinent to a broad range of life situations. Response to both aural and written stimuli. Emphasis on interpersonal interaction skills, to include description, narration in past, present and future situations, comparison and contrast, giving instructions, stating opinions and recommendations and other Advanced proficiency skills. Focus on cross-cultural awareness and appropriateness and broad range of culture from history, geography, politics, religion, family, and traditions. Study abroad option.
  

  • SPAN 3323 Oral and Written Communication II

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3313  or equivalent; Sophomore standing or higher.
    Contextualized oral and written language development pertinent to a broad range of academic disciplines and career fields. Response to both aural and written professional stimuli. Emphasis on interpersonal interaction skills and simple professional presentation. Focus on components of Advanced proficiency, including accuracy, vocabulary development, and cross-cultural awareness and intercultural appropriateness with a broad range of culture from history, geography, politics, religion, family and traditions. Study abroad option.
  

  • SPAN 4300 Special Topics in Spanish

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): Approval by instructor; Junior standing or higher.
    This course is designed to develop knowledge of language, culture and literature for students in the advanced level of Spanish. May be repeated when topics vary.
  

  • SPAN 4313 Advanced Oral and Written Communication I

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3313 ; Junior standing or higher.
    Contextualized oral and written language development pertinent to a variety of disciplines and career fields. Focus on presentational skills, but to include response to aural and written professional stimuli as well. Emphasis on rhetoric, persuasion, negotiation, hypothesis, circumlocution and other components of Advanced High to Superior proficiency and on enhanced accuracy and cross-cultural appropriateness, with a broad range of culture from history, geography, politics, religion, family and traditions. Study abroad option.
  

  • SPAN 4314 Spanish Phonetics

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3301; Junior standing or higher.
    Introduction to the study of the science concerned with the sounds of speech in Spanish, their production, and representation by written symbols.
  

  • SPAN 4315 Latin American Literature

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2302  or instructor approval; Junior standing or higher.
    A study of the foremost literary works from the mid-nineteenth century to the Latin American boom and its repercussions. Works are included from Mexico, the Caribbean, the Andes, and the Southern Cone.
  

  • SPAN 4316 Mexican American Literature

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2302  or instructor approval; Junior standing or higher.
    Introduction to literature written in Spanish by Mexican Americans. The course includes various literary texts as well as references from music, visual arts, cinema, and theatre.
  

  • SPAN 4317 Professional Application of Spanish in Business

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2302  or instructor approval; Junior standing or higher.
    This course is to develop writing, reading, listening and oral expression skills in the economics and business fields. Emphasis is on the development of specialized vocabulary, writing styles and professional presentation skills.
  

  • SPAN 4320 Professional Applications of Spanish

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2302  or instructor approval; Junior standing or higher.
    Focus on field vocabulary development, spoken production and interaction, and written skills. Use of the language in context related to a broad range of academic disciplines and career fields.
  

  • SPAN 4321 Professional Spanish for Teachers

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2302  or equivalent or instructor approval; Junior standing or higher.
    This course is to develop professional writing, reading, listening and oral expression skills of Spanish teachers. Emphasis is on the development of specialized vocabulary, writing styles, presentation skills and cultural background.
  

  • SPAN 4325 Hispanic Heritage, Culture and Civilization to 1848

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Overview of Pre-Hispanic cultures and exchanges created by European arrival.  The course is organized with an historical/topical format, including analysis of the political, cultural, economic, scientific and religious underpinnings of Pre-Columbian and subsequent interaction with European cultures.  Taught in English.
  

  • SPAN 4326 Hispanic Heritage, Culture & Civilization from 1848

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    History and development of Hispanic Culture in the US within larger context of contact with “Anglo” culture, continuing relationships with Spain, and the changing juxtaposition of minority/majority groups, especially immigrants.  Selected topics about political, cultural, economic, educational, scientific and religious issues of importance to Latinos.  Taught in English.
  

  • SPAN 4366 History of Spanish Language

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2302 , or instructor approval; Junior standing or higher.
    Examine the history of the Spanish language from its earliest origins to the modern day, looking at the source cultures and languages that contributed to its development.

Speech - Undergraduate
  

  • SPCH 1315 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Introduction of the basic principles and techniques in research, composition, organization and delivery of speeches for various purposes appropriate for purpose, occasion and audience.
  

  • SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Prerequisite(s): TSI complete in reading and writing.
    Study and application of communication within the business and professional contet.  Special emphasis will be given to communication competencies in presentations, dyads, teams and technologically mediated formats.

Special Education - Undergraduate
  

  • SPED 3321 Exceptional Children: An Introduction

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 2
    Class Hours Per Week: 1
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Handicapping conditions of exceptional children are identified, described and discussed. Field based experiences are provided with special education teachers and students in the public schools.
  

  • SPED 3322 Exceptional Children Assessment and Programming

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 2
    Class Hours Per Week: 1
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Assessment and systematic intervention for special needs children in regular education and alternative settings. Field based appraisal and programming activities are provided.
  

  • SPED 4302 Independent Study

    Cr. 3 per semester.
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): Approval by school dean.
  

  • SPED 4304 Student Teaching: Exceptional Children

    Cr. 3
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): SPED 3321 , SPED 3322 , SPED 4323 , SPED 4324 .
    Learning styles, classroom management, delivery systems, IEP development, observation and student teaching with exceptional children in a variety of public settings are offered.
  

  • SPED 4305 Practicum in Special Education

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Direct experience in classroom application in special education. Instruction, informal and curriculum based assessment, direct observations and IEP construction, classroom modifications, transition and collaboration. Supervisor.
  

  • SPED 4323 Exceptional Children: Modifications, Methods and Materials

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 2
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 1
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Adoption and development of techniques and materials to enhance educational progress for exceptional students.
  

  • SPED 4324 Exceptional Children: Behavior Management

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 2
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 1
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Experience providing training in learning styles and behavior management on a one to one basis will be offered in a field based setting.
  

  • SPED 4325 The Inclusive Classroom

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Survey of special education law, the disability categories and techniques for modifying instruction for students with disabilities in the regular classroom.
  

  • SPED 4326 Language, Culture and Young Children

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program
    The influences of children’s family, culture and environmental factors on language, cognitive, physical and social development in the context of legal mandates and transition to schooling.

Statistics - Undergraduate

Statistics - Undergraduate
  

  • STAT 1342 Introduction to Statistical Methods

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Lower Division

    This introductory course prepares participants in many disciplines to utilize basic statistical methods and processes to effectively and efficiently organize, analyze, and utilize data.

University - Undergraduate
  

  • UNIV 1002 Language Lab

    Cr. 0
    Semester Credit Hours: 0
    Class Hours Per Week: 1
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Lower Division

    This course will provide extra remediation for students who are more than 10% below the required TSI score in English and/or Reading.
  

  • UNIV 1003 Math Lab

    Cr. 0
    Semester Credit Hours: 0
    Class Hours Per Week: 1
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Lower Division

    This course will provide extra remediation for students who are more than 10% below the required TSI score in Math.  
  

  • UNIV 1300 First Year Seminar

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Lower Division

    This course will provide an academic context for: (1) the understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of a college education; (2) study and life skills necessary for academic success; and, (3) opportunities for connection with peers, faculty and the institution in a thematic framework. This course is required for freshmen students in all majors and any student entering the university with less than 30 SCH.
  

  • UNIV 1302 Freshman Seminar: English Satellite

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Lower Division

    This course will present traditional Freshman Seminar material (introduction to college, introduction to UHV, introduction to Victoria community, service learning) in a reading and writing intensive format to provide coremediation for students who are not TSI complete in English and/or Reading.
  

  • UNIV 1303 Freshman Seminar: Math Satellite

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Lower Division

    Prerequisite(s): This course will present traditional Freshman Seminar material (introduction to college, introduction to UHV, introduction to Victoria community, service learning) in a math intensive format to provide coremediation for students who are not TSI complete in math.

Accounting - Graduate
  

  • ACCT 6300 Selected Topics in Accounting

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Prerequisite(s): Varies based on course topic.
    May be repeated when topics vary. Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $45 per semester credit hour
  

  • ACCT 6351 Financial Reporting and Analysis

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing required for enrollment.
    This course focuses on how to use financial statement information to make business decisions.  The emphasis is on financial statement analysis and interpretation of financial disclosures to help improve risk assessment, forecasting, and decision making. (Formerly ACC 6311) (No credit for accounting major or accounting concentration.) Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $45 per semester credit hour.
  

  • ACCT 6352 Strategic Cost Management

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 6351  or equivalent.
    This course emphasizes the integration of cost analysis and strategic analysis. Coverage includes activity-based costing, target costing, value chain analysis, performance measurement matrices (e.g., balanced scorecard), strategic positioning, and product life cycle costing and management. (Formerly ACC 6315) (Credit will not be given for both ACCT 6352 and ACC 6315.) Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $45 per semester credit hour
  

  • ACCT 6353 Accounting Theory

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3313  or equivalent
    This course discusses accounting theories that are the foundations of financial accounting, reporting, and disclosure. It covers fundamental issues such as why accounting is valuable and how accounting numbers can best describe the economic value and economic performance of enterprises. Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $45 per semester credit hour
  

  • ACCT 6354 Corporate Taxation

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4311  or equivalent
    This course covers basic tax concepts related to C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, estates and gifts, and other issues. Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $45per semester credit hour
  

  • ACCT 6371 Advanced Auditing

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4321  or equivalent
    Examination of advanced auditing issues including the study of statistical sampling techniques, auditing through the computer, audits of financial and non-profit institutions, special-purpose reporting situations, compliance auditing for internal, operational and governmental entities. Study of specialized audit case situations and an evaluation of the most current changes and proposed changes in GAAP as it affects the auditor. (Formerly ACC 6322) (Credit will not be given for both ACCT 6371 and ACC 6322.) Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $45 per semester credit hour
  

  • ACCT 6372 Advanced Studies in Taxation

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4311  or equivalent
    Discusses situations concerning choice of entity and special tax subjects; arriving at conclusions or recommendations that integrate ethical considerations, competent tax research and thoughtful tax planning; preparing a schedule M-1; and preparing tax returns using tax preparation software. Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $45 per semester credit hour
  

  • ACCT 6373 Contemporary Issues in Accounting

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4311  and ACCT 4321 , or equivalent
    This course is designed to teach students how to stay current in accounting after graduation. This process is known as applied research. The process of applied research starts with identifying a business problem and searching the accounting literature in order to provide a client or firm with a current, relevant, and accurate solution. This process requires judgment, resourcefulness, and critical thinking. Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $75 per semester credit hour
  

  • ACCT 6374 Seminar in Accounting Ethics

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 6351  or equivalent.
    A case-study approach to accounting ethics. Topics include development of a moral and ethical code of conduct; standards of conduct expected from accounting professionals; problems created by the failure to maintain high professional standards; and apparent and real independence. (Credit will not be given for both ACCT 6374 and ACCT 6300  Special Topics: Seminar in Accounting Ethics.) Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $45 per semester credit hour
  

  • ACCT 6375 Oil & Gas Accounting

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 6351  or equivalent.
    An introduction to oil and gas accounting with emphasis on accounting for costs incurred in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas using full cost accounting methods. Topics also cover join interest accounting, gas pipeline accounting, required disclosures for oil and gas activities, and analysis of oil and gas companies financial statements. Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $45 per semester credit hour
  

  • ACCT 6376 Tax Research

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4311  or equivalent
    Identify and evaluate legal authorities applicable to tax issues for individual and business taxpayers. Apply research skills to explore tax planning and administrative procedures, emphasizing the contemporary controversial tax areas and their implications on tax practitioners. Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $45 per semester credit hour
  

  • ACCT 6377 International Accounting

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 6351  or equivalent.
    Discussion of how basic U.S. accounting rules and financial statement analysis differ from accounting practices in other countries; problems associated with using financial statement analysis for investing decisions; diversity of financial accounting reporting and disclosure practices worldwide; multinational consolidations; foreign currency translation; accounting information systems in the international arena; multinational performance evaluation; transfer pricing; international taxation; and emerging issues in international accounting. (Formerly ACC 6313) (Credit will not be given for both ACCT 6377 and ACC 6313.) Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $45 per semester credit hour
  

  • ACCT 6378 Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2301  and ACCT 2302 , or equivalent
    The objective of this course is to explore the GAAP and financial reporting standards for state and local governments and nonprofit organizations. This course covers government accounting, budget preparation and control, fund accounting, debt and fixed asset accounting, financial and compliance reporting, and various other accounting concepts applicable to governmental and nonprofit accounting. Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $75 per semester credit hour
  

  • ACCT 6380 Forensic Accounting

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 6351  or equivalent.
    Forensic and investigative accounting is a hot and highly demanded area of practical accounting. Cybercrime and other internet related frauds have become widespread; and as a result, investigation into causes and outcomes and how to prevent modern venues of crimes is also in high demand. Through this course students will learn fundamental knowledge and basic skills of forensic and investigative accounting, will explore fraud and deceptive schemes, scam cases, investigative and detection techniques, and litigation frameworks and procedures and will implement case analysis on frauds that may have identifiable patterns. Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $45 per semester credit hour

Adult Higher Education - Graduate
  

  • AHED 6110 Professional Coaching - Best Practices

    Cr. 1
    Semester Credit Hours: 1
    Class Hours Per Week: 1
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Experiential learning and guided professional development with education-transformative models of emotional intelligence. Conference participation, research review, evaluation of best practices strategies for teaching, learning, and coaching.
  

  • AHED 6300 Selected Topics in AHED

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    This course is designed for engaging in a topic of current or critical importance that arises in the field of adult and/or higher education.
  

  • AHED 6302 Individual Study in AHED

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    This course is designed to allow students to engage in individual research or collaboration of a substantive nature with their faculty, program chair, or advisor. No more than 6 credit of individual study can be used toward the degree. Approval of advisor and School Dean is required.
  

  • AHED 6305 Internship in AHED

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    The internship will provide students who have no background in adult or higher education, or those who would like to gain experience in another area of interest to explore those areas and gain valuable firsthand experience in the field.
  

  • AHED 6331 Program Planning and Development in AHED

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Course Level: Graduate

    This course presents an overview of designing, presenting and evaluating programs in adult and higher education.  Students in this course will design a program that will be ready to be implemented upon completion of the course.
  

  • AHED 6332 Adult Development

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    This course combines lectures, resources and communicative power of the internet to create a learning community where students and instructor interact to explore, articulate, and learn about the developing adult at three stages: early adulthood, middle adulthood and late adulthood.
  

  • AHED 6333 The Adult Learner

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    This course will include but is not limited to material about learning theories in Adult Education, models, and principles and their application to the instructional process with adults.
  

  • AHED 6334 Foundations of Adult Education

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    This is an overview course designed to give participants an understanding of the field of practice in adult education.
  

  • AHED 6335 Diversity in Adult Education

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    This course entails an analysis of diversity in adult education contexts. Various psychosocial developmental factors of diverse identity groups and the influence of these variables on adult education will be studied.
  

  • AHED 6336 Continuing Professional Education

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    This course will provide a description, explanation and critique of the goals, processes, outcomes, and issues related to the continuing education of professionals. An exploration of the design, development and administration of these programs and activities for various professions will be undertaken.
  

  • AHED 6337 College Teaching

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Study of research, theory, and practices associated with teaching and learning processes within the college system. Topics include course planning and organization, student diversity, teaching and student retention, and instructional technology.
  

  • AHED 6338 Research in Adult and Higher Education

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the research process and the ethical context within which research is conducted and provides basic skills needed to conduct and interpret qualitative and quantitative research on topics relevant to adult and higher education.
  

  • AHED 6339 Self-Directed Learning / Professional Education

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    This course explores the adult education sub-disciplines of self-directed learning and continuing professional education. Discussion of non-formal learning, developing engaging activities and, administering effective programs.
  

  • AHED 6342 The American Community College

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    A comprehensive description of American community colleges, which includes recent state-level directives regarding functioning and funding.
  

  • AHED 6344 The College Student

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    A study of the characteristics and needs of college students including student subcultures that affect the campus environment and the services required for student success.
  

  • AHED 6346 Introduction to Student Services

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    This is a comprehensive study of critical issues and trends in higher education student services as reflected in current research.
  

  • AHED 6353 Ed. Leadership in Organizations

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    This course will investigate issues or leadership roles in organizational performance, and how theoretical conceptions of leadership have changed over time. Through readings and research, the course will examine the nature of effective leadership and how it is evaluated.
  

  • AHED 6354 Higher Education Finance

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    This course is designed to provide a working knowledge of the economic, finance, and policy context of the U.S. higher education system. It is also intended to introduce prospective college and university administrators to issues and practices related to higher education budgeting.
  

  • AHED 6355 Higher Education History

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    This course’s purpose is to provide an in-depth overview of the philosophic, political, social, and economic forces that have influenced higher education from the colonial period to the present, while simultaneously exploring how these forces relate to issues and challenges in contemporary higher education
  

  • AHED 6356 IT Trends and Issues in AHED

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    This course will address the imperative that modern education administrators be skilled in assessing IT’s role in managing operations, products, and services for students, faculty and staff by examining the current issues and trends in the field.
  

  • AHED 6360 Professional Coaching I: Theory and Practice

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    An overview of professional coaching: History and development of coaching; coaching as distinct from other professions; benefits of coaching for individuals and organizations; core competencies.
  

  • AHED 6361 Professional Coaching II: The Coaching Relationship and Positive Change

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Overview and analysis of learning conditions and skills for establishing the coaching relationship. Teaching and experiential methods for purposeful behavioral development and positive change will be discussed.
  

  • AHED 6362 Professional Coaching III: Strategies and Skills

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Research-derived models of excellence and coaching strategies and skills for executive and leadership development; academic and career performance; personal growth-change- wellbeing-wellness.

American Studies - Graduate
  

  • AMST 6300 Special Topics in American Studies

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Courses under this title will introduce MAIS American Studies students to more specialized and specific topics relevant to the field of American Studies.
  

  • AMST 6310 American Philosophy

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Introduces MAIS American Studies students to major issues and trends in American Philosophy.
  

  • AMST 6311 Studies in Popular Culture and Technology

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Introduces MAIS American Studies students to major issues and trends in the study of popular culture and technology in the United States.
  

  • AMST 6312 Studies in Gender and Sexuality in America

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Introduces MAIS American Studies students to major issues and trends in the study of sexuality and gender in the United States.
  

  • AMST 6313 Studies in Ethnicity, Race and Nationality in America

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Introduces MAIS American Studies students to major issues and trends in the study of ethnicity, race, and nationality in the United States.
 

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