Special Education

SPED 301

(Three Credit Hours)

Characteristics of Students with Mild/Moderate Learning Problems

This course is an introduction to the special populations of exceptional children. It focuses on litigation resulting in the mandated provision of services for children with special needs; definitions, etiologies, prevalence, characteristics, learning environments, and general assessment of exceptional children; and the special education technology appropriate for children with special needs. In addition, this course is a study of the literature regarding etiology, behavioral aspects, treatment and education of individuals who demonstrate mild to moderate mental disabilities, emotional/social disturbance, and learning disabilities.

SPED 306

(Three Credit Hours)

Assessment and Evaluation of Exceptional Learners

This course will provide participants with an understanding and informed use of assessment data. It focuses on assessment definitions and terminology, knowledge of the basic uses of tests, the important attributes of good tests, and the kinds of behaviors sampled various formal tests and measurements for the exceptional child.

SPED 405

(Three Credit Hours)

Methods of Teaching Academic Subjects to Students with Mild/Moderate Learning Problems

This course will provide learning opportunities for participants to learn about how to provide instruction to students with mild to moderate disabilities (learning disabilities, mental disabilities, emotional/behavioral disturbances) in grades 1-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Participants will be expected to master the following objectives: 1) systematically observe students; 2) plan effective technology- and research-based instruction using validated strategies, accommodations, and modifications; 3) evaluate instruction and academic growth; 4) modify instruction based on the assessment of learning; and 4) create partnerships with parents/caregivers and colleagues.

SPED 408

(Three Credit Hours)

Behavioral Management of Students with Mild/Moderate Learning Problems

This course extends the competencies acquired at the undergraduate level concerning behavioral management problems applicable for use with children with mild or moderate learning and behavior problems. It is designed for individuals who have baccalaureate degrees.

SPED 419

(Three Credit Hours)

Teaching Vocational Skills to Students with Mild/Moderate Learning Problems

This course will provide students with classroom and field-based experiences that will assist them in understanding, applying, and teaching general and advanced pre-vocational/vocational concepts to individuals with mild to moderate disabilities. Additionally, teaching strategies for secondary through transition will be targeted.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

CRJU 311

(Three Credit Hours)

Criminology

This course provides a critical examination, and review of the theories of classical and contemporary criminological thought. The pragmatic and scientific plausibility of these ideologies is examined framed within the historical context of a developing and evolving world community.

CRJU 312

(Three Credit Hours)

Homeland Security

This course relates to unprecedented challenges to state and federal law enforcement agencies in America to “defend the homeland.” The Patriot Legislation and the Department of Homeland Security are among the initial focal points in this course. Background to the theme(s) of interests is an historical look at the twenty countries than comprise the nation states of the Middle East. An analysis of fundamental differences in ideology, cultures and religions precedes the motivations and tactics of “freedom fighters” (i.e., terrorists). America’s law enforcement roles and capabilities in defense of the homeland from terror is the common theme throughout the course.

CRJU 469

(Three Credit Hours)

Victimology

This is an internet-based core course in the Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Criminal Justice. This course reviews contemporary developments in the field of victimology, its concepts and literature, its sub-areas and role as an area of study within the broader discipline of criminology and criminal justice. The historical and emerging roles of victimology as a field of study as well as contemporary programs and trends on victims in the criminal justice system are examined in this course.

HEALTH SCIENCES

HLSC 307

(Three Credit Hours)

Cultural Diversity in Health

This course focuses on understanding cultural differences. Students are provided opportunities to analyze health needs from a cultural perspective.

PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC 210

(Three Credit Hours)

General Psychology

An introduction to psychology emphasizing various approaches and perspectives to understanding behavior. Topics covered include: psychology as a science, biological foundations of behavior, learning; memory; thinking and intelligence, motivation & emotion, psychological disorders, and social psychology.

SPECIAL EDUCATION COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

SECD 530

(Three Credit Hours)

Phonology

A study of the many phonological terms, theories and applications, includes the underlying, covert level of phonological knowledge, and the manifest, overt level of speech production. This course will include an analysis of disorders of the sound system in the light of current linguistic theory.

SECD 560

(Three Credit Hours)

Disorders of Fluency

This course will provide participants with comprehension and application of the diagnosis and clinical management of disorders of rhythm. Therapy models are presented along with data bearing on the efficacy of particular approaches. Specific rehabilitation procedures are described.

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

CRIN 552

(Three Credit Hours)

Educational Telecommunications, Internet, & Network

This course will assist you to create and teach successful courses. This course will assist you as you explore teaching and learning in a web-connected format.

NURSING (Graduate Level)

NURS 651

(Three Credit Hours)

Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning

The focus is on expanding the knowledge base and critical thinking skills of the student to enhance clinical judgments utilizing advanced physiological, pathological and diagnostic testing for health promotion and disease prevention in individuals across the life span of diverse cultural/ethnic backgrounds.