May 20, 2024

2015-2016 Graduate Catalog

2015-2016 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Psychology
	PSYC 5097 - Independent Research (3-6 Cr.) Design, execution, and manuscript preparation of research suitable for submission for publication in a specified professional journal. Prerequisites: Approval of Department Head. Click here for course scheduling information.
	PSYC 5099 - Thesis (1-6 Cr.) Grades of CR (Credit) or NC (No Credit) will be awarded. Click here for course scheduling information.
Reading
	READ 4019 - Reading in the Content Area (3 Cr.) A study of the methods, materials, and practices which contribute to making an effective application of reading skills in the subject matter areas for Secondary Teachers. Prerequisites: Approval of Instructor. For graduate credit, a valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. Click here for course scheduling information.
	READ 4020 - Reading in the Content Area (3 Cr.) A study of the methods, materials, and practices which contribute to making an effective application of reading skills in the subject matter areas for Elementary Teachers. Prerequisites: Approval of Instructor. For graduate credit, a valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. Click here for course scheduling information.
	READ 5001 - Teaching Reading to Students with Special Needs (3 Cr.) Designed to study students’ special instructional needs in reading. The aspects of identification, diagnosis of reading needs, specialized methods of instruction, appropriate materials and modifications in reading are considered. Prerequisites: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. (Same as SPED 5001 ). Click here for course scheduling information.
	READ 5002 - Balanced Reading Instruction (3 Cr.) Integration of reading, writing, speaking, and listening strategies to teach children to read with fluency and comprehension and to expand reading abilities. Prerequisites: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. Click here for course scheduling information.
	READ 5007 - Practicum in Reading (3 Cr.) Clinical/laboratory experience in diagnosing and correcting reading difficulties. Credit or registration in 525. Prerequisites: Approval of Director of Field Experiences. Must meet all other eligibility requirements for Louisiana Teaching Certificate in field of study to earn graduate credit and grade. Click here for course scheduling information.
	READ 5008 - Curriculum and Supervision in Reading (3 Cr.) Selecting and planning a sound reading curriculum; understanding the functions and duties of the reading supervisor. Prerequisites: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. Click here for course scheduling information.
	READ 5010 - Selected Topics in Reading (3 Cr., Maximum 12 Cr.) Workshop in Reading covering current topics relevant to the reading teacher: Organizational Patterns. Click here for course scheduling information.
	READ 5011 - Selected Topics in Reading (3 Cr., Maximum 12 Cr.) Workshop in Reading covering current topics relevant to the reading teacher: Methods and Materials. Click here for course scheduling information.
	READ 5012 - Selected Topics in Reading (3 Cr., Maximum 12 Cr.) Workshop in Reading covering current topics relevant to the reading teacher: Word Identification Techniques. Click here for course scheduling information.
	READ 5013 - Selected Topics in Reading (3 Cr., Maximum 12 Cr.) Workshop in Reading covering current topics relevant to the reading teacher: Comprehension Skills. Click here for course scheduling information.
	READ 5014 - Selected Topics in Reading (3 Cr., Maximum 12 Cr.) Workshop in Reading covering current topics relevant to the reading teacher: Diagnosis and Evaluation. Click here for course scheduling information.
	READ 5018 - Critical Theories and Children’s Young Adult Literature in the Classroom (3 Cr.) Investigation in writings for children and young adults with emphasis on broad application in teaching. Prerequisites: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. (Same as Elementary Education 5018 .) Click here for course scheduling information.
	READ 5020 - Literacy Interventions for Adolescents (3 Cr.) Teaches secondary education majors to integrate reading, writing, speaking, and listening strategies and activities into adolescent reading instruction. Prerequisites: Must be admitted to Teacher Education. Click here for course scheduling information.
	READ 5025 - Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties (3 Cr.) Use of diagnostic tests; methods used in diagnosing and correcting reading difficulties. Prerequisites: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. Click here for course scheduling information.
	READ 5030 - Reading and Literacy Across the Content Areas (3 Cr.) Survey of basic literacy skills and strategies for instruction of content-specific literature. Application of reading and writing in the content area. Prerequisites: Must be admitted to Teacher Education. Click here for course scheduling information.
	READ 5040 - Primary Literacy (3 Cr.) Strategies for integrating reading, writing, spelling, speaking, listening, and locating in a balanced literacy program for primary grades (K-3). Click here for course scheduling information.
Risk Management and Insurance
	RMIN 5030 - Business Law for Insurance Professionals 3 cr. An analysis of the legal system as it relates to risk management and insurance concepts and the application of business laws to insurance and risk management transactions. Prerequisites: Permission of the Graduate Coordinator Click here for course scheduling information.
	RMIN 5044 - Reinsurance Forms and Functions 3 cr. An analysis of the forms and functions of reinsurance and the demonstrated use of reinsurance treaties and facultative contracts to manage an insurer’s book of business. Prerequisites: Permission of Graduate Coordinator Click here for course scheduling information.
	RMIN 5064 - Surplus Lines Market Products 3 cr. An analysis and demonstrated application of the use of surplus lines products to meet the risk management needs of the specialty marketplace. Prerequisites: Permission of the Graduate Coordinator Click here for course scheduling information.
Science
	SCIE 5001 - Science for Elementary Teachers (3 Cr.) Topics in biological, physical, and earth science appropriate to the elementary classroom. Prerequisites: Approval of Department Head. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SCIE 5091 - Special Topics (3 Cr., Maximum 9 Cr.) Special topics in science for elementary, junior high and senior high school teachers: A. Biology; B. Chemistry; C. Earth Science; D. Physics; E. General Science. Prerequisites: Approval of Department Head. Click here for course scheduling information.
Sociology
	SOCL 4002 - Social Psychology (3 Cr.) Significant effects of group membership on individual behavior; the basic importance of language and the socialization process; social change and mass behavior. Prerequisites: 1001 or Psychology 2001. (Same as Psychology 4002.) Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCL 4004 - Medical Sociology (3 Cr.) An analysis of man’s adaptation to illness, the sick role, social organization of medical institutions, and the sociology of death. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCL 4005 - Theories of Crime and Delinquency (3 Cr.) An analysis of the extent of crime and delinquency; impact of crime and delinquency on society; physical, social, and psychological causation of crime and delinquency; and current issues in criminology. (Same as Criminal Justice 4005.) (Formerly Criminology.) Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCL 4006 - Religion and Society (3 Cr.) A study of structure and functions of religion and its effect on society, culture, and personality, a comparative analysis of religion; and an examination of religion in America based on sociological research. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCL 4007 - Population and Society (3 Cr.) Problems of the quantity and quality of the population, including composition, differential fertility, population pressure, internal migration, regional and class differentials, and trends. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCL 4012 - Minority Groups (3 Cr.) An analysis of the structure, culture, and social processes of ethnic, racial, social and religious groups in America. (May be offered in non-traditional modes.) Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCL 4015 - Juvenile Delinquency and Justice (3 Cr.) The nature, extent, and causes of juvenile delinquency; factors in its treatment and prevention, including community and agency programs; and analysis of the legal system as it applies to juveniles. (Same as Criminal Justice 4015.) (Formerly Juvenile Delinquency.) Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCL 4019 - The Family (3 Cr.) The past and present role of the family as the primary social group in our culture; problems facing the modern family in a changing social world. (Same as Sociology 3000D.) Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCL 4024 - Women and Aging (3 Cr.) Examines the life experiences of women as they age. Emphasis is on sociological influences on perceptions of aging among women and on aging women’s roles in society. (Same as Gerontology 4024 .) Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCL 4025 - Seminar in Death and Dying (3 Cr.) Exploration of the social organization of dying, including a view on cross-cultural perspectives on death, treatment of the dying patient, and the grief process. (Same as Gerontology 4025 .) Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCL 4043 - Sociology of Sports, Recreation, and Leisure (3 Cr.) The structure and functions of sports and recreation in fulfilling leisure pursuits in American society. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCL 4045 - Regional Field Study of the U.S.—East (3 Cr.) Daily lectures guide the observation and study of the geographic and cultural experiences, which result in regional delineations and classifications. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCL 4046 - Regional Field Study of the U.S.—West (3 Cr.) Same as SOCL 4045 , except that the tour will cover the western area of the U.S. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCL 4050 - Social Research (3 Cr.) The formulation of a research problem; ethics of research; development of research design; sampling procedures; collecting and processing of research data. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCL 4051 - Social Statistics (3 Cr.) Statistical procedures appropriate to the measurement and analysis of social data. Prerequisites: Approval of Department Head. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCL 4052 - Qualitative Research (3 Cr.) Examines the conceptualization; selection and protection of participants; data collection, analysis, and presentation; ethical issues; and strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. (Same as GERO 4052 ) Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCL 4055 - Sociology of Balanced Living (3 Cr.) This course is designed to study the factors influencing the socialization process, dynamics of relationships, and life satisfaction. Focus is on making choices and meeting challenges based on understanding of the interaction process and life skills training. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCL 4095 - Special Topics (1-6 Cr., Maximum 6 Cr.) A. Teaching Children about Aging; B. Anthropological Methods; C. Sociology of Women; E. Perspectives on Sexuality. Maximum, 3 credits on a single topic. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCL 5001 - Sociology of Education (3 Cr.) The development, structure, and function of educational institutions with an emphasis on social factors which affect these institutions and the role of the educator in the community. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCL 5002 - Lifestyles Issues and Resource Management in Aging (3 Cr.) A sociological investigation into leisure activities among the aged, issues in pre-retirement and retirement, managing resources, holistic health and lifestyle changes, nutrition, and stress reduction. (Same as Gerontology 5002 .) Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCL 5009 - Human Resources Foundations in Gerontology (3 Cr.) The sociological importance of human resources to the achievement of goals in gerontological organizations. Focuses on developing and using skills necessary for managing human resources. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCL 5012 - Social Gerontology (3 Cr.) An examination of social aspects of adjustment to aging, attitudes toward aging, social-psychological and sociological theories of aging, successful aging, family patterns, intergenerational relationships, leisure, and retirement. Attention will be given to demographic changes, middle age, minority aged, and adult socialization. (Same as Gerontology 5012 . Formerly Sociology 510 - Sociology of Aging.) Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCL 5055 - Sociology of Law (3 Cr.) An analysis of social behavior and its relationship to the development of law; law as a control mechanism; social behavior as it relates to the police, courts, and corrections; portrayal of the Criminal Justice system components in the media; and social change and the law. (Same as Criminal Justice 5055 ). Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCL 5065 - Community-Based and Long-Term Care (3 Cr.) A review of the various types of community based care with attention to the types of environments and services offered, the process of entry into care systems, physical and socio-emotional care, relations between residents and staff members, and social relationships inside and outside of care facilities. Health and quality of care, medical ethics, environmental health, and the delivery of services are addressed. (Same as Gerontology 5065 . Formerly Introduction to Long-Term Care.) Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCL 5067 - Programs and Public Policy (3 Cr.) Analysis of the Older American’s Act, national and state programs on aging, and other legislative/congressional acts: their effects on research, training, and grant development in the field of gerontology. (Same as Gerontology 5067 . Formerly Analysis of Programs and Practice in the Aging Network.) Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCL 5075 - Research in Gerontology (3 Cr.) Integration and application of research designs used in gerontology; examines the impact of research on programs, policy, and planning; attention given to grant writing for research support. Prerequisites: Undergraduate methods course or Approval of Gerontology Graduate Coordinator. (Same as Gerontology 5075.) Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCL 5076 - Minorities, Crime, and Criminal Justice (3 Cr.) Examination of the role of minorities in the criminal justice system; as victims; as offenders; as defendants; as prisoners; as employees, and as professionals. (Same as Criminal Justice 5076) Click here for course scheduling information.
Social Work
	SOCW 4001 - The Child and the Community (3 Cr.) Examines the common and particular needs of children in the community, social welfare services, and resources developed by communities for the care and training of children. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCW 4003 - Family Violence and Social Work Practice (3 Cr.) Identifies the four major kinds of violence within families; assesses the dynamics and complex issues associated with family violence and their implication for the social worker; looks at current local, state, and national efforts to resolve the problem. Emphasis is on an overview of treatment and prevention programs for victims and perpetrators of domestic violence. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCW 4006 - Child Abuse and Neglect (2 Cr.) Defines the abused and neglected child and family and examines the dynamics associated with dysfunctional families. May not receive credit for 4006 and 4008 . (Formerly Seminar in Child Abuse and Neglect.) Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCW 4008 - Child Abuse Recognition and Treatment (3 Cr.) Defines the abused and neglected child; examines the dynamics associated with dysfunctional families and multi-level treatment approaches for the abused child and abusive parents. May not receive credit for 4006 , 4008 and Psychology 4041. (Formerly 4006 and 4007.) Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCW 4010 - Human Services in a Rural Environment (3 Cr.) An examination of human services in a rural environment, the social and cultural factors affecting the delivery system, and the skills and resources needed by the helping professional to be more effective in working with the rural individual, family, group, and community. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCW 4011 - Social Work Practice with the Elderly (3 Cr.) An introduction to the social, economic, and psychological dimensions of aging using a person-in-environment approach. (Same as GERO 4011). Click here for course scheduling information.
	SOCW 4017 - Social Work Administration (3 Cr.) Study of organization and administrative practices utilized in public agencies for expediting services offered to the public. Emphasis on planning, programming, budgeting, public relations, interpretation of social policy, decision making, and legislation. Prerequisites: Approval of Program Director. Click here for course scheduling information.
Spanish
	SPAN 4002 - Seminar in Spanish Literature (3 Cr., Maximum 6 Cr.) In-depth study and analysis of a specific Spanish language literary movement or writer. Prerequisites: 2002 or 2005. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPAN 4005 - Advanced Oral Language Development (3 Cr., Maximum 6 Cr.) The refinement of conversational skills utilizing the Language Learning Center and classroom activities. Prerequisites: 2002 or 2005. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPAN 4006 - Advanced Spanish Syntax (3 Cr.) An analysis of the more complex and problematic areas of Spanish grammar and vocabulary usage. Prerequisites: 2031 or equivalent. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPAN 4007 - Contemporary Latin American Literature (3 Cr., Maximum 6 Cr.) An analysis and discussion of outstanding works from the Spanish American literature of the twentieth century. Prerequisites: 2002 or 2005 or equivalent. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPAN 4008 - Contemporary Hispanic Literature in the United States (3 Cr.) An analysis and discussion of outstanding works of Hispanic writers of the U. S. Prerequisites: 2002 or 2005. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPAN 4015 - Contemporary Spanish Literature (3 Cr.) Extensive reading of authors of the Generation of 1898 and of the Twentieth Century. Prerequisites: 2002 or 2005. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPAN 4025 - Spanish Language Practicum (3-12 Cr.) Application of language skills in a foreign speaking environment. Student will be involved in a total-immersion living situation and will receive a minimum of fifteen clock hours per week in formal language instruction. Prerequisites: 2002 or 2005. May be repeated with permission of department head. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPAN 4074 - Second Language Acquisition (3 Cr.) The application of second language acquisition theory in the classroom. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPAN 4075 - Language, Culture & Classroom (3 Cr.) The application of second language acquisition theory in the elementary or secondary classroom. Prerequisites: Spanish 4074 . (same as FRNH 4075 ) Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPAN 5021 - Prose and Poetry of the Spanish Golden Age (3 Cr.) Analysis and discussion of outstanding works of Sixteenth and Seventeenth Century Spain. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Spanish. Click here for course scheduling information.
Special Education
	SPED 5001 - Teaching Reading to Students with Special Needs (3 Cr.) Designed to study students’ special instructional needs in reading. The aspects of identification, diagnosis of reading needs, specialized methods of instruction, appropriate materials and modifications in reading are considered. Prerequisites: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. (Same as READ 5001 ). Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5002 - Assessment & Intervention for Special Learners (3 Cr.) Diagnostic/prescriptive processes to meet educational needs of exceptional children. Formal testing, curriculum-based assessment and teaching, and translation of needs into educational programming. Prerequisites: 5061 or Approval of Department Head; valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5003 - Methods of Classroom Organization and Management for Special Populations (3 Cr.) Legal, philosophical, and cultural strategies of classroom organization and behavior management for meeting the needs of diverse groups of students with exceptionalities. Prerequisites: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. (Formerly SPED 444 Humanistic Approaches to Teaching the Mild/Moderate.) Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5004 - Assessment Strategies and Practicum: Early Intervention (3 Cr.) Designed to introduce technique and literature pertinent to the developmental assessment of pre-school children with special needs. Emphasis will be placed upon the use of naturalistic observation, criterion curriculum and data from norm-referenced devices for the generation of program description (IEP’s) for this population. Prerequisites: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5005 - Methods of Teaching Basic Subjects to Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities (3 Cr.) Designed to develop competencies of educators in teaching basic skills to special needs students as well as developing appropriate interventions plans. Prerequisites: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. (Formerly 570E. Seminar on “Best Practices” in Special Education: Curriculum Adaptations.) Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5006 - Vocational and Transition Services for Students with Disabilities (3 Cr.) Designed to build competencies of educators in developing appropriate individual transition plans and facilitate transition of special needs students into the work force. Prerequisites: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. (Formerly 570B. Seminar on “Best Practices” in Special Education: Secondary Vocational Skills.) Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5007 - Behavior Management & Classroom Organization for Individualized Needs of Special Learners (3 Cr.) This course focuses on methods and techniques for effective behavior management and classroom organization to meet the unique needs of students with exceptionalities. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5025 - Foundations of Early Childhood Special Education (3 Cr.) An introduction to the history, trends and programs for the preschool child, ages birth through five, who is at-risk for or has an identified special need. Prerequisites: 2002 or equivalent. Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5026 - Methods and Practicum: Early Intervention (3 Cr.) Techniques in organizing and teaching curriculum methods and instructional patterns effective in intervention and training for preschool children at-risk for learning difficulties. Prerequisites: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5027 - Exceptional Family Systems and Community Resources (3 Cr.) Exposes the learner to the array of variables which (1) effect family systems when a child with special needs is introduced into it and (2) promote an understanding, as a professional, of strategies and timing for effective introduction of resources and support to parents of children with special needs. Prerequisites: 5026 or equivalent. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5028 - Physical and Medical Management of Preschool Children with Special Needs (3 Cr.) Techniques in organizing and teaching materials, and procedures appropriate to understanding severe physical disability and low incidence exceptionalities and health impairments in preschool children. Prerequisites: 5026 or Permission of Instructor. Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5029 - Interagency and Interdisciplinary Teaming (3 Cr.) Designed to provide information, skills, and strategies necessary for interventionists working in a collaborative/teaming service provision structure. Prerequisites: 5027 or Permission of Instructor. Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. (Same as Counseling 5029.) Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5030 - Practicum in Early Intervention (3-6 Cr. hrs) A supervised experience working with infants and toddlers and preschoolers with special needs. Must meet all other eligibility requirements for Louisiana Teaching Certificate in field of study to earn graduate credit and grade. Prerequisites: Approval of Director of Field Experiences. (Formerly SPED 476-K.) Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5031 - Team & Physical Management in Early Intervention (3 Cr.) This course is designed to present the techniques and materials appropriate for preschool children with severe physical disabilities. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5045 - Educational Techniques for Exceptional Children in Regular Classrooms (3 Cr.) Analysis of the instructional needs of exceptional children and the application of instructional strategies and curricular modifications within regular classroom. A. Elementary; B. Secondary. Prerequisites: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. (Same as Elementary Education 5045.) Summer I only Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5050 - Effective Consultation (3 Cr.) Designed to build competencies of educators in consultation skills with educational administrators, ancillary personnel, teachers, parents, students, and other professionals. (Same as Counselor Education 5050.) Sp Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5061 - Assessment Strategies and Practicum (3 Cr.) Types of clinical tests, their uses, and interpretation of results with emphasis on problems of evaluating exceptional children. Prerequisites: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. Fall, even years; Sum I, odd years Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5062 - Practicum in Mild/Moderate Disabilities (3-6 Cr. hrs) A supervised experience in assessing and instructing students with mild/moderate disabilities. Prerequisites: Approval of Director of Field Experiences. Must meet all other eligibility requirements for Louisiana Teaching Certificate in field of study to earn graduate credit and grade. (Formerly SPED 476-I.) Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5063 - Special Education Organization and Administration (3 Cr.) Organization, administration, supervision and evaluation of special education personnel and programs. Sum II Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5064 - Student Teaching for Special Education (9 Cr.) Focused teaching utilizing a cooperating teacher mentorship procedure. Prerequisites: Approval of Director of Field Experiences. Must meet all other eligibility requirements for Louisiana Teaching Certificate in field of study to earn graduate credit and grade. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5065 - Readings and Research in Special Education (3 Cr.) Guided review and synthesis of current ”Best Practices” literature in special education: meta-analysis and professional writing emphasis. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5066 - Mild/Moderate Site Based Internship (3 Cr.) This course is designed to provide candidates the opportunity to apply requisite knowledge, skills, and dispositions to authentic instructional environments for students with special needs. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5067 - Counseling Parents of Children with Special Needs (3 Cr.) State of the art techniques and methods for facilitating acceptance and pro-active planning by family members for the education and training of their children with special needs. Fall, even years Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5068 - Fundamentals of Autism (3 Cr.) This course is designed to develop competencies of educators in the fundamentals of Autism in order to facilitate social and academic needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5071 - Advanced Diagnosis of Exceptional Learners (3 Cr.) Designed for advanced study of tests, techniques, and methods specific to diagnosis of learner peculiarities of exceptional children. Emphasis is placed on administration, interpretation and the formulation of appropriate education programs. An array of testing procedures will be addressed. Prerequisites: SPED 5061 or Counseling 5062 or Psychology 4051. Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5072 - Practicum in Advanced Educational Assessment (3-6 Cr. hrs) A supervised experience in assessing and identifying students with special needs. Prerequisites: Approval of Director of Field Experiences. Must meet all other eligibility requirements for Louisiana Teaching Certificate in field of study to earn graduate credit and grade. (Formerly SPED 476-F.) Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5074 - Developing Creativity in the Classroom (3 Cr.) An examination of the theoretical and practical nature of creativity and techniques to develop and nurture creativity in the classroom. The course is designed for teachers of gifted children, general education teachers, counselors and/or administrators. Prerequisites: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5075 - Learning Characteristics of Gifted Students (3 Cr.) Designed to assist in the identification of the characteristics and motivational needs of the gifted learner. Prerequisites: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5076 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Gifted and Talented (3 Cr.) Designed to present methods of instruction, curriculum development and materials appropriate to the needs of gifted students in the regular and special class. Prerequisites: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5077 - Gifted and Talented Practicum (3-6 Cr.) A supervised experience with gifted children. Must meet all other eligibility requirements for Louisiana Teaching Certificate in field of study to earn graduate credit and grade. Prerequisites: SPED 5075 , SPED 5076 and approval of Director of Field Experiences. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5078 - Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Learners (3 Cr.) This course will examine the theoretical and instructional nature of students’ affective needs. It is for education personnel responsible for gifted learners. Prerequisites: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5091 - Directed Study (1-6 Cr.) Focused investigation on selected problem areas in Special Education. Prerequisites: Approval of Instructor. Click here for course scheduling information.
	SPED 5099 - Thesis (1-6 Cr.) Grades of CR (Credit) or NC (No Credit) will be awarded. Click here for course scheduling information.

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Courses of Instruction

PSYC 5097 - Independent Research

PSYC 5099 - Thesis

READ 4019 - Reading in the Content Area

READ 4020 - Reading in the Content Area

READ 5001 - Teaching Reading to Students with Special Needs

READ 5002 - Balanced Reading Instruction

READ 5007 - Practicum in Reading

READ 5008 - Curriculum and Supervision in Reading

READ 5010 - Selected Topics in Reading

READ 5011 - Selected Topics in Reading

READ 5012 - Selected Topics in Reading

READ 5013 - Selected Topics in Reading

READ 5014 - Selected Topics in Reading

READ 5018 - Critical Theories and Children’s Young Adult Literature in the Classroom

READ 5020 - Literacy Interventions for Adolescents

READ 5025 - Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties

READ 5030 - Reading and Literacy Across the Content Areas

READ 5040 - Primary Literacy

RMIN 5030 - Business Law for Insurance Professionals

RMIN 5044 - Reinsurance Forms and Functions

RMIN 5064 - Surplus Lines Market Products

SCIE 5001 - Science for Elementary Teachers

SCIE 5091 - Special Topics

SOCL 4002 - Social Psychology

SOCL 4004 - Medical Sociology

SOCL 4005 - Theories of Crime and Delinquency

SOCL 4006 - Religion and Society

SOCL 4007 - Population and Society

SOCL 4012 - Minority Groups

SOCL 4015 - Juvenile Delinquency and Justice

SOCL 4019 - The Family

SOCL 4024 - Women and Aging

SOCL 4025 - Seminar in Death and Dying

SOCL 4043 - Sociology of Sports, Recreation, and Leisure

SOCL 4045 - Regional Field Study of the U.S.—East

SOCL 4046 - Regional Field Study of the U.S.—West

SOCL 4050 - Social Research

SOCL 4051 - Social Statistics

SOCL 4052 - Qualitative Research

SOCL 4055 - Sociology of Balanced Living

SOCL 4095 - Special Topics

SOCL 5001 - Sociology of Education

SOCL 5002 - Lifestyles Issues and Resource Management in Aging

SOCL 5009 - Human Resources Foundations in Gerontology

SOCL 5012 - Social Gerontology

SOCL 5055 - Sociology of Law

SOCL 5065 - Community-Based and Long-Term Care

SOCL 5067 - Programs and Public Policy

SOCL 5075 - Research in Gerontology

SOCL 5076 - Minorities, Crime, and Criminal Justice

SOCW 4001 - The Child and the Community

SOCW 4003 - Family Violence and Social Work Practice

SOCW 4006 - Child Abuse and Neglect

SOCW 4008 - Child Abuse Recognition and Treatment

SOCW 4010 - Human Services in a Rural Environment

SOCW 4011 - Social Work Practice with the Elderly

SOCW 4017 - Social Work Administration

SPAN 4002 - Seminar in Spanish Literature

SPAN 4005 - Advanced Oral Language Development

SPAN 4006 - Advanced Spanish Syntax

SPAN 4007 - Contemporary Latin American Literature

SPAN 4008 - Contemporary Hispanic Literature in the United States

SPAN 4015 - Contemporary Spanish Literature

SPAN 4025 - Spanish Language Practicum

SPAN 4074 - Second Language Acquisition

SPAN 4075 - Language, Culture & Classroom

SPAN 5021 - Prose and Poetry of the Spanish Golden Age

SPED 5001 - Teaching Reading to Students with Special Needs

SPED 5002 - Assessment & Intervention for Special Learners

SPED 5003 - Methods of Classroom Organization and Management for Special Populations

SPED 5004 - Assessment Strategies and Practicum: Early Intervention

SPED 5005 - Methods of Teaching Basic Subjects to Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities

SPED 5006 - Vocational and Transition Services for Students with Disabilities

SPED 5007 - Behavior Management & Classroom Organization for Individualized Needs of Special Learners

SPED 5025 - Foundations of Early Childhood Special Education

SPED 5026 - Methods and Practicum: Early Intervention

SPED 5027 - Exceptional Family Systems and Community Resources

SPED 5028 - Physical and Medical Management of Preschool Children with Special Needs

SPED 5029 - Interagency and Interdisciplinary Teaming