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2015-2016 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses of Instruction

 

Special Education
  

  • SPED 5170 - Seminar on “Best Practices” in Special Education

    (3 Cr., Maximum 9 Cr.) A study of contemporary trends, practices and strategies: Gifted and Talented Children


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  • SPED 5171 - Seminar on “Best Practices” in Special Education

    (3 Cr., Maximum 9 Cr.) A study of contemporary trends, practices and strategies: Pre-School Children with Special Needs.


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  • SPED 5172 - Seminar on “Best Practices” in Special Education

    (3 Cr., Maximum 9 Cr.) A study of contemporary trends, practices and strategies: Special Education Litigation and Legislation


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  • SPED 5173 - Seminar on “Best Practices” in Special Education

    (3 Cr., Maximum 9 Cr.) A study of contemporary trends, practices and strategies: Children with Generic Disabilities


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Speech-Language Pathology
  

  • SPLP 4044 - Structure of the English Language

    (3 Cr.) The principles of English linguistics including phonology, syntax, and pragmatics with a focus on meaning and structure. Prerequisites: Approval of department head.


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  • SPLP 5005 - Research in Speech-Language Pathology

    (3 Cr.) A quantitative and qualitative study of research which prepares graduate students majoring in speech-language pathology to critically read, evaluate and generate research in speech-language pathology, including historical, descriptive and experimental processes, statistical and research designs, sampling procedures, collecting and processing research data, and disseminating research.


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  • SPLP 5020 - Seminar in Articulation

    (3 Cr.) A study and comparison of contemporary theories of Distinctive Feature Analysis, Phonological Rule Systems, and Traditional Articulation Development. Emphasis is on the theories as related to articulation remediation.


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  • SPLP 5025 - Current Topics in Stuttering Research and Remediation

    (3 Cr.) Intensive study of research related to theories of disfluent speech and current management of stuttering behaviors.


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  • SPLP 5028 - Seminar in Communicative Language Disorders in Children

    (3 Cr.) Intensive study of research literature in childhood language disorders. Emphasis is on student readings, discussions, analyses, and practical therapeutic application of current language theories.


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  • SPLP 5030 - Seminar in Speech/Language Pathology: Diagnostics

    (3 Cr.) Selected topics and evaluative instruments pertaining to the diagnosis of speech-language pathology.


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  • SPLP 5042 - Seminar in Voice Disorders

    (3 Cr.) An advanced study of voice disorders associated with organic laryngeal pathologies, neurologic, disease, and psychogenic disorders including their perceptual/instrumental identification and management.


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  • SPLP 5050 - Neurological Disorders I-Introduction and Identification

    (3 Cr.) The study of neuroanatomy, the neuropathologies, and communication disorders associated with neurological impairments such as aphasia, apraxia, closed head injury, dysarthria, right hemisphere impairment, and degenerative diseases.


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  • SPLP 5052 - Neurological Disorders II-Evaluation and Management

    (3 Cr.) The study of evaluation and management strategies for neurological disorders such as aphasia, apraxia, closed head injury, dysarthria, right hemisphere impairment, and degenerative diseases. These disorders are introduced in Neurological Disorders I ( ). Prerequisites: SPLP 5050 .


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  • SPLP 5060 - Seminar in Augmentative/Alternative Communication for Persons with Severe Expressive Disorders

    (3 Cr.) Emphasis is upon research applications and clinical demonstrations of augmentative and alternative strategies and techniques for cerebral and neurological disorders as they affect speech production for speaking and non-speaking individuals.


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  • SPLP 5061 - Seminar in Oropharyngeal Involvement

    (3 Cr.) Emphasis is upon evaluation/diagnosis and management of oropharyngeal dysphagia in pediatric to geriatric populations as well as research and clinical applications for cleft involved persons. (Formerly Seminar in Speech Habilitation for Persons with Cleft Palate.)


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  • SPLP 5070 - Seminar in the Profession

    (3 Cr.) Education related to employment in different professional settings including ethics, policies, and procedural safeguards. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.


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  • SPLP 5076 - Practicum—Site I

    (1-6 Cr.) Clinical practicum with individuals with speech-language pathology in on-campus clinic. Students must accumulate the clinical clock hours required by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Practicum for this course must be at a site different from that used for SPLP 5081 , 5082, and SPLP 5086 .

      Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor and 25 hours of supervised observation, and completion of speech, language, and hearing screening test.


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  • SPLP 5077 - Audiology Issues for the Speech-Language Pathologist

    (3 Cr.) Current audiology procedures/issues pertinent to speech-language pathology including hearing screening, amplification, assistive listening devices, auditory processing disorder (APD), and management options for cochlear implant recipients. Prerequisites: 1051, 4080, and 4085 or Permission of Instructor.


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  • SPLP 5079 - Pediatric Audiology

    (3 Cr.) The principles of audiological assessment and rehabilitation of the pediatric population. Prerequisites: 4080 or equivalent.


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  • SPLP 5081 - Internship-School Site

    (1-6 Cr.) Students are assigned to work with individuals with communication disorders at approved settings. The student must accumulate the clinical clock hours required by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Practicum for this course must be at a site different from that used for SPLP 5076  and/or SPLP 5086 .

      Prerequisites: SPLP 5076  and Permission of Instructor.


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  • SPLP 5086 - Internship-Medical/Rehabilitation Site

    (1-6 Cr.) Students are placed in approved off-campus settings to work with individuals with communication disorders. The student must accumulate the clinical clock hours required by the American Speech-Language- Hearing Association. Practicum for this course must be at a site different from that used for SPLP 5076  and/or SPLP 5081 .

      Prerequisites: SPLP 5076  and Permission of Instructor.


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  • SPLP 5091 - Research Project

    (1-6 Cr.) Individual study in A. Speech Pathology; B. Language Pathology; C. Audiology. Maximum of 6 hours of Directed Study can be applied to any graduate degree. Prerequisites: Approval of Department Head.


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  • SPLP 5096 - Clinical Supervision in Speech-Language Pathology

    (3 Cr.) The principles of supervision and the application of supervisory processes in speech-language pathology for students, support personnel, and new and experienced professionals. Prerequisites: Previous clinical experience.


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  • SPLP 5099 - Thesis

    (1-6 Cr.) Grades of CR (Credit) or NC (No Credit) will be awarded.


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Theatre
  

  • THEA 4001 - Costume Design

    (3 Cr.) Teaches application of art fundamentals and historical research to the creation of costumes for theatre, television, and film through drawing and rendering projects. Prerequisites: THEA 3060 or Permission of Instructor. Laboratory practice in production hours on THEATRE ULM productions required.


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  • THEA 4002 - Advanced Stagecraft

    (3 Cr.) A continuation of work started in Theatre 3001 with increased emphasis in technical drawing, painting, welding, and working with new products. The student is required to assist production crews with theatre, television and film productions during the semester. Prerequisites: 3001 or Consent of Instructor.


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  • THEA 4003 - Advanced Lighting

    (3 Cr.) A study of equipment, principles, and techniques of modern stage lighting and design. Practical application on University productions. Prerequisites: 3003 or Consent of Instructor.


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  • THEA 4007 - Dramatic Theory and Criticism

    (3 Cr.) A study of the developments in Western dramatic theory and criticism from the ancient Greeks to the postmodern period. (Formerly Evolution of Dramatic Theory.)


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  • THEA 4015 - Theatre History I

    (3 Cr.) Studies the history of theatre art and dramatic literature from primitive beginnings to the year 1700. Emphasis is placed on historical research in support of design and directing concept development. Prerequisites: HIST 1001 and 1002 or Consent of Instructor.


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  • THEA 4016 - Theatre History II

    (3 Cr.) Studies the history of theatre are and dramatic literature from 1700 to the present day. Emphasis is placed on historical research in preparation of seminar presentations and research papers. Prerequisites: HIST 1001 and 1002 or Consent of Instructor.


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  • THEA 4019 - Children’s Theatre

    (3 Cr.) Teaches the selection, direction of plays for child audiences.


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  • THEA 4021 - Advanced Acting

    (1, 2 or 3 Cr.) Teaches advanced skills in specialized areas such as the performance of Shakespearian drama. Topic and credit varies with the subject matter. Prerequisites: THEA 2021 and 3021 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits.


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  • THEA 4023 - Creative Dramatics

    (3 Cr.) Teaches the use of imaginative and creative activities for instruction in college, secondary and elementary school programs.


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  • THEA 4025 - Directing

    (3 Cr.) Teaches directorial skills in leadership, script selection and analysis, conduct of auditions, rehearsals and performance evaluation through workshop and application. Prerequisites: THEA 1011 and 2021 and permission of Instructor.


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  • THEA 4027 - Leadership and Management

    (3 Cr.) Integrates the management, design, technical, directing and leadership skills taught in other courses through the collaborative application of research to the organizational, legal, financial and artistic challenges particular to theatre operation.


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  • THEA 4031 - Summer Theatre Production

    (1-6 Cr.) Provides practical application of theatre skills in a summer theatre environment. Student’s participation is determined through audition and application process. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.


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  • THEA 4042 - Contemporary Theatre Practice

    (3-6 Cr.) Examines current acting and directing styles and techniques in various technical areas: scenery, lighting, sound, makeup, costumes and properties. A. France B. England.


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  • THEA 4051 - Costume Construction

    (3 Cr.) Introduction to pattern drawing, pattern and costume alteration, and sewing for the theatre, television or film production. The student is required to assist the costume crews of theatre, television, and film productions during the semester.


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  • THEA 5009 - Playwriting and Script Analysis

    (3 Cr.) A playwriting course wherein students will develop original scripts and analyze existing scripts from the actor’s, designer’s, and director’s point of view. (Formerly Play Construction.)


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  • THEA 5025 - Special Topics

    (3 Cr., Maximum 9 Cr.) Topics in A. Playwriting; B. Directing; C. Acting; D. Technical Theatre; E. Theatre Management; F. Theory. Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor.


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  • THEA 5041 - American Theatre Development

    (3 Cr.) History of the American theatre and theatre arts from the colonial period to the twentieth century.


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  • THEA 5042 - Schools of Drama

    (3 Cr.) A study of groups of theatre artists under a common influence. The historical, systematic or organized framework of various schemes of drama from the ancient Greeks to the present day.


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  • THEA 5051 - Advanced Production Design

    (3 Cr.) Effects of lighting on various media; light plots and their design; various types of stage design with emphasis on designing scenery for stage use; the relation of scene design to the total theatre, television, and film production.


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  • THEA 5091 - Directed Study

    (1-6 Cr.) Individual study in A. Playwriting; B. Directing; C. Acting; D. Technical Theatre; E. Theatre Management. Prerequisites: Approval of Department Head. Maximum of 6 hours of Directed Study can be applied to any graduate degree.


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  • THEA 5099 - Thesis

    (1-6 Cr.) Grades of CR (Credit) or NC (No Credit) will be awarded.


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Toxicology
  

  • TOXI 4011 - General Toxicology

    (3 Cr.) Biochemical basis of chemical toxicity including toxicodynamics, biotransformation, toxicokinetics, mutagenicity, carcinogenicity, teratogenicity and toxicity testing. Prerequisites: Graduate status and consent of instructor.


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  • TOXI 4012 - General Toxicology

    (3 Cr.) Continuation of ToxicologyTOXI 4011 . Physiological basis of chemical toxicity in organ systems. Prerequisites: Graduate status and consent of instructor.


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