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2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Course descriptions include the following elements:

Course Code,  Number, and Titles: The course code indicates the department or program in which the course is housed. The course number indicates the level at which the course should be taken. Generally, first-year students take 100-level courses; sophomores, 200-level; juniors, 300-level; and seniors, 400-level. Students are required to limit course selection to courses not more than one level above their class standing. First-year students are not permitted to enroll in 400-level courses. Undergraduate students who need 12 or fewer semester credits to complete all baccalaureate degree requirements may request permission from the Director of Graduate Studies to take courses for graduate credit to complete a regular course load during the semester of  graduation. However, undergraduate students may not enroll in courses at the 600-level or 700-level.

Credits: The number of semester hours of credit given upon completion of the course.

Course Content: A brief description of subject matter gives students an idea of what to expect in the course.

Prerequisites: If required or recommended, a prerequisite is either a course that must be completed prior to enrolling in the course or some other requirement that must be met prior to enrolling in the course.

Grading Method: If a course is offered on a grade-only or pass/no credit-only basis, that status is included in the course description. A department’s general pass/no credit policy is included in its listing of program requirements. Students should check the policy before enrolling in a course on a pass/no credit basis.

Frequency of Offering: Course descriptions may indicate how often the course is offered.

Note:

◎= Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement
 

Social Work
  

  • SOCW 450 - Independent Studies in Social Work

    (1-3 S.H.)

    Intended to aid the student who has a special area of interest that goes beyond formal course limits. By arrangement. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • SOCW 460 - Special Projects in Social Work

    (1-3 S.H.)

    For the student interested in pursuing an independent research project in social work. By arrangement. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • SOCW 475 - Social Work Senior Practicum

    (12 S.H.)

    Field placement in selected social service agencies under professional instruction. Includes the development and completion of a learning contract and a research project. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all coursework required in the social work major and successful placement at an approved social service agency through  . Corequisite: To be taken concurrently with △ SOCW 480 - Integrative Social Work Seminar . P/NC only. Offered each semester on the Winona and Rochester campuses. Note: All field courses require an additional fee to cover malpractice liability insurance. Limited enrollment.


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  • △ SOCW 480 - Integrative Social Work Seminar

    (3 S.H.)

    This course provides the opportunity for students to integrate social work theory with the external world through in-depth discussions of their practice experiences and research projects. Corequisite: To be taken concurrently with SOCW 475 - Social Work Senior Practicum  . Grade only. Offered each semester on the Winona and Rochester campuses. Note: Limited enrollment.


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Sociology
  

  • SOC 150 - Introduction to Sociology

    (3 S.H.)

    An introduction to sociology as a social science concerned with the systematic study of human society; consideration of individuals, groups, and relationships. Meets GOAL 5 and GOAL 7. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • SOC 205 - Social Interaction

    (3 S.H.)

    A study of human interactions and relations among people, how social situations affect behavior, how people acquire the ability to interact as members of society, and the methods used to study human interaction.  Meets GOAL 5 and GOAL 7. Recommended prerequisite: SOC 150 - Introduction to Sociology . Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • SOC 212 - Sociology of Families

    (3 S.H.)

    This course serves as an introduction to the sociology of families. Topics covered will include defining family, families in historical/social/cultural/economic perspectives, family dynamics, family structure, family diversity, and family policy. The focus of this course will be on U.S. families.  Meets GOAL 5. Recommended prerequisite: SOC 150 - Introduction to Sociology . Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • SOC 250 - Introduction to Gerontology

    (3 S.H.)

    This course serves as an introduction to the discipline of gerontology. Topics covered include: defining aging, social/biological/psychological perspectives of aging, aging and public policy, aging and families, aging and health, aging and employment and economics, and dying and death. Meets GOALS 5 & 7. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • SOC 334 - Sociology of Education

    (3 S.H.)

    An analysis of the American educational system in terms of its functions, formal and informal organization, and effects on social stratification and change. A selection of contemporary educational issues will be considered from a sociological perspective. Prerequisite: SOC 150 - Introduction to Sociology . Grade only. Offered every two years.


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  • SOC 340 - Social-Cultural Anthropology

    (3 S.H.)

    The cross-cultural and comparative examination of different cultures with emphasis on the varieties and ranges of human behavior. Prerequisite: SOC 150 - Introduction to Sociology . Grade only. Offered yearly.


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  • SOC 350 - Population Analysis

    (3 S.H.)

    Ways in which demographic factors (births, deaths, and migration) explain variations in social structures and processes. Examination of causes and consequences of current population growth at the regional, national, and international levels. Prerequisite: SOC 150 - Introduction to Sociology . Grade only. Offered yearly.


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  • ◎ SOC 365 - Forensic Interviewing of Children

    (3 S.H.)

    This course will provide criminal justice students with a theoretical and practical knowledge of the forensic interview process as it applies to juvenile victims and witnesses. Major forensic interview protocols will be discussed, demonstrated, practiced and evaluated. Regular extemporaneous oral exercises will develop forensic interviewing and critique skills. This course is designed to meet the requirements of the oral flag. Prerequisite: SOC 210 - Crime & Justice in America . Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • SOC 386 - Field Experience-Gerontology

    (1-6 S.H.)

    This takes place in a supervised environment in which the student is relevantly involved with selected aspects of social gerontology and working with the aged population. P/NC only. Arranged.


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  • SOC 412 - Sociology of Gender and Sexuality

    (3 S.H.)

    This course explores the sociological study of gender, sex and sexuality. The course will cover the following topics: the definitions and social construction of gender and sex; sociological theories of gender, sex and sexuality; and gender, sex and sexuality based inequalities. Recommended prerequisite: SOC 150 - Introduction to Sociology . Limit to 25 students. Grade only. Offered yearly.


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  • SOC 421 - Urban Sociology

    (3 S.H.)

    Growth, structure, and function of cities, spatial patterning, neighborhoods, and ethnic groups; social life of city dwellers and urban social change at the regional, national and international level. Prerequisite: SOC 150 - Introduction to Sociology . Grade only. Offered yearly.


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  • SOC 423 - Race Relations and Minority Groups

    (3 S.H.)

    This course examines race and ethnic relations. It explores the concepts pertaining to such relations, e.g., discrimination, minorities, prejudice. It looks at the theories which attempt to explain prejudice and discrimination. It looks at the various minority groups from both current and historical perspectives. Finally, the course looks at oppression and the impact of oppression on people’s lives. Prerequisite: SOC 150 - Introduction to Sociology . Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • SOC 434 - Sociology of Health and Illness

    (3 S.H.)

    Social factors associated with the incidence and treatment of illness and the social organization of medical institutions and distribution of medical services. Prerequisite: SOC 150 - Introduction to Sociology . Grade only. Offered periodically.


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  • △ SOC 435 - Advanced Topics in Family Sociology

    (3 S.H.)

    This course serves to introduce students to the study of topics specific to the sociology of families. Topics may include: family formation, family change, family dissolution, parent-child relationships, work and family, aging families, among other topics. The focus of this course will be on U.S. families. Prerequisites:  SOC 212 - Sociology of Families . Limited to 25 students. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • SOC 439 - Sociology of Disabilities

    (3 S.H.)

    The course focuses upon the perceptions, social definitions and interactions of different kinds of disabilities and persons with disabilities by individuals, groups and institutions in the larger society. It examines the social organization of research, foundations, advocacy groups, support groups and other types of groups that work with disabilities. Prerequisites: SOC 150 - Introduction to Sociology . Grade only. Offered yearly.


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  • △ SOC 440 - Sociology of Dying and Death

    (3 S.H.)

    From a sociological perspective, this course serves as an examination of various dimensions and experiences in dying and death. This course will emphasize dying and death in American society; however, cross-cultural perspectives are included. Prerequisite: SOC 150 - Introduction to Sociology . Grade only. Offered yearly.


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  • △ SOC 450 - Sociology of Aging

    (3 S.H.)

    Gerontology is the analytical examination of the aging process. Using a sociological perspective, this course studies the changing roles of the aged, problems confronting the aged, and other important issues. Prerequisite: SOC 150 - Introduction to Sociology . Grade only. Offered yearly.


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  • SOC 455 - Family Violence

    (3 S.H.)

    Analysis and study of family violence in America. Emphasis is on understanding causes and effects of interpersonal violence. Students will examine the response of the criminal justice system to the dilemma surrounding family violence. Grade only. Offered yearly.


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  • SOC 470 - Mediation and Conflict Resolution

    (3 S.H.)

    The course will provide an introduction to conflict management and mediation as a facilitative process for alternative dispute resolution. Basic theoretical frameworks related to conflict management will be covered and mediation skills will be developed. Prerequisites: SOC 150 - Introduction to Sociology , senior standing in SOC/SW/CJ, and instructor’s permission. Grade only. Offered yearly.


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  • ◎ SOC 474 - Intervention with Families

    (3 S.H.)

    This course provides an introduction to intervention with families involving home, school, and community resources in the facilitation of support and problem solving. Theoretical frameworks, research, and skills are covered. Prerequisite: SOC 150 - Introduction to Sociology . Grade only. Offered every two years.


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  • SOC 480 - Variable Topics in Sociology

    (1-3 S.H.)

    A seminar course on selected topics and problems from the sociological perspective (subject to be chosen by instructor and announced before registration.) Prerequisite: 12 credits of sociology or instructor’s permission. Grade only. Offered on demand.


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  • SOC 485 - Independent Readings in Sociology

    (1-3 S.H.)

    Intended to aid the student who has a special area of interest that goes beyond formal course limits. By arrangement.


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  • SOC 487 - Special Projects in Sociology

    (1-3 S.H.)

    For the student interested in pursuing an independent research in sociology. Grade only. By arrangement.


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Sociology: Criminal Justice
  

  • SOC 210 - Crime & Justice in America

    (3 S.H.)

    An introductory course focusing on the criminal justice system in America. To develop student’s capacity to understand the concepts of crime, justice, ordered liberty, fundamental fairness and individual rights and liberties. The course will include an examination and analysis of the agencies of justice with the intent of developing skills to understand evolving methodologies for identifying and managing offenders in a pluralistic society. Meets GOAL 9. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • SOC 355 - Corrections

    (3 S.H.)

    An analysis of the systems and functions of corrections including the areas of administration of programs and security. Prerequisites: Admission to the Sociology-Criminal Justice program and instructor’s permission. Limited to 30 students. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • SOC 387 - Field Experience Corrections

    (1-6 S.H.)

    An introductory experience designed to acquaint students with the structure, processes, and policies involved in professional human services agencies. Open to Sociology-Criminal Justice majors only. Arranged placement. Prerequisite: SOC 150 - Introduction to Sociology . P/NC only. Offered each semester. May be repeated once.


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  • SOC 388 - Field Experience Law Enforcement

    (1-6 S.H.)

    An introductory experience designed to acquaint students with the structure, processes, and policies involved in professional human services agencies. Open to Sociology- Criminal Justice majors only. Arranged placement. Prerequisite: SOC 150 - Introduction to Sociology . P/NC only. Offered each semester. May be repeated once.


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  • △ SOC 404 - Law Enforcement Investigation and Communication

    (3 S.H.)

    This course is designed to introduce the student to law enforcement investigative and communication processes. The course identifies the four sources of investigative information, and provides practice in interviewing, interrogation, and investigative report writing. Prerequisites: Admission to the Sociology-Criminal Justice program and instructor’s permission. Limited to 15 students. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • ◎ SOC 405 - Models and Strategies of Intervention

    (3 S.H.)

    An in-depth study of therapeutic methodologies and skills used in the correctional services. Emphasis is on assisting individual clients and small groups with behavioral and cognitive changes. Prerequisites: Admission to the Sociology-Criminal Justice program and instructor’s permission. Limited to 20 students. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • SOC 406 - Probation and Parole

    (3 S.H.)

    This course is designed to introduce the criminal justice student to the responsibilities of probation and parole officers. This course provides knowledge of probation and parole services, skill building in supervision of offenders and practical writing skills. Prerequisites: Admission to the Sociology-Criminal Justice program and instructor’s permission. Limited to 25 students. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • △ SOC 407 - Offender Assessment and Management

    (3 S.H.)

    This course addresses the knowledge and skills required in assessing offender custody and program needs as well as the management of offenders in institutions and the community. Prerequisites: Admission to the Sociology- Criminal Justice program and instructor’s permission. Limited to 20 students. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • SOC 417 - Operations and Procedures in Law Enforcement

    (3 S.H.)

    Operational and procedural requirements in law enforcement including community relations, testifying and criminal investigation, the police subculture, use of force, ethics, and patrol activities. Prerequisites: Admission to the Sociology-Criminal Justice program and instructor’s permission. Limited to 30 students. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • △ SOC 418 - Criminal Law and Procedure

    (3 S.H.)

    Analysis and study of substantive criminal law and procedure from arrest through sentencing. The criminal process is examined in terms of legal steps and decision-making. Prerequisites: Admission to the Sociology-Criminal Justice program and instructor’s permission. Limited to 30 students. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • SOC 420 - Minnesota Criminal Code

    (3 S.H.)

    This course deals with an analysis of the Minnesota Criminal Code and review of POST requirements. Limited to students seeking POST certification. Prerequisites: Admission to the Sociology-Criminal Justice Law Enforcement track, △ SOC 418 - Criminal Law and Procedure , and instructor’s permission. Limited to 20 students. Grade only. Offered yearly.


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  • SOC 424 - Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice

    (3 S.H.)

    Consideration of selected ethical issues in criminal justice organizations. Emphasis is on examining various ethical systems of practitioners and relations with various publics. Students will be given moral dilemmas and will consider their individual value system. Grade only. Offered yearly.


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  • SOC 461 - Criminal Justice Internship Corrections

    (1-12 S.H.)

    An intensive, professionally supervised placement in a selected criminal justice organization for the purpose of providing the student with an experience that integrates knowledge, methodology, and skills in a practical setting. Prerequisites: Admission to the Sociology-Criminal Justice program; at least junior standing; and/or instructor’s permission. P/NC only. Offered each semester.


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  • SOC 462 - Criminal Justice Internship Law Enforcement

    (1-12 S.H.)

    An intensive, professionally supervised placement in a selected criminal justice organization for the purpose of providing the student with an experience that integrates knowledge, methodology, and skills in a practical setting. Prerequisites: Admission to the Sociology-Criminal Justice program; at least junior standing; and/or instructor’s permission. P/NC only. Offered each semester.


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  • SOC 478 - Seminar in Criminal Justice

    (1-3 S.H.)

    An integrated examination of the problem areas in the present criminal justice system and an analysis of potential solutions. Prerequisites: Admission to the Sociology-Criminal Justice program and instructor’s permission. Limited to 20 students. Grade only. Offered yearly.


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  • SOC 490 - Correctional Administration

    (3 S.H.)

    An analysis of current topics in correctional administration. A survey of theories or management styles will be examined. Prerequisites: Admission to the Sociology-Criminal Justice program and instructor’s permission. Limited to 20 students. Grade only. Offered every other year.


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  • ◎ SOC 491 - Community Policing and Administration

    (3 S.H.)

    This course is designed to assist the student in identifying and implementing a community policing philosophy using contemporary law enforcement organizational management processes. Prerequisites: Admission to the Sociology-Criminal Justice program and instructor’s permission. Limited to 25 students. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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Spanish
  

  • SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I

    (4 S.H.)

    Introduction to the fundamentals of grammar of the Spanish language and the Spanish-speaking world for students with little or no prior training in Spanish. Students begin developing competency in the four basic skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) through communicative activities and cultural exploration. Prerequisite: None, but students are encouraged to take a departmentally-approved placement test in order to register for the course. Offered every semester. Note: Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities) and GOAL 8.


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  • SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish II

    (4 S.H.)

    Continued study of the fundamentals of grammar of the Spanish language and the Spanish-speaking world. Further development of competency in the four basic skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) through communicative activities and cultural exploration. Continuation of  . Prerequisite:   or equivalent. Offered every semester. Note: Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities) and GOAL 8.


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  • SPAN 103 - Elementary Spanish I for Criminal Justice Law Enforcement/Corrections

    (4 S.H.)

    Introductory Spanish for Criminal Justice Law Enforcement/Corrections students with little or no prior training in Spanish. Instruction focuses on development of all four skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and cultural knowledge. Offered only to those students in the Criminal Justice Law Enforcement/Corrections major. Grade and P/NC.


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  • SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I

    (4 S.H.)

    Students will continue to develop the linguistic skills and cultural knowledge needed to navigate a variety of cultural settings. Selected readings in Spanish literature and culture. Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities) and GOAL 8. Prerequisite: SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish II  or equivalent. Offered every semester.


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  • △ SPAN 301 - Spanish Composition and Conversation

    (4 S.H.)

    The emphasis is on class discussion and the development of critical thinking. Readings to be included are short stories by modern and classical authors. Overview of semantics and stylistics. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II  or equivalent. Offered every semester.


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  • ◎ SPAN 302 - The Culture of Spain

    (3 S.H.)

    This course is taught in Spanish and focuses on the successive phases in the development of the culture of Spain. The development of Spanish art, architecture, music and lifestyle are studied as well as the different characteristics of the individual regions of Spain. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II  or equivalent. Offered every two years.


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  • ◎ SPAN 303 - The Culture of Latin America

    (3 S.H.)

    This course is taught in Spanish and focuses on the countries of Central and South America, a study of the pre-Columbian cultures as well as their development after the Spanish colonization: Their art, traditions, and present lifestyle and customs. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II  or equivalent. Offered every two years.


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  • SPAN 304 - Special Topics in Hispanic Literature and Culture

    (4 S.H.)

    Directed readings in Hispanic literature and culture. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II  or equivalent. Offered as needed and determined by the department. Note: This course can be repeated once for a total of 8 credits when topics vary.


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  • SPAN 305 - Practical Phonetics

    (3 S.H.)

    The three goals for this course are to: 1) examine the Spanish language sound system (phonetics) through a linguistic-theoretical methodology, 2) develop toward native-like pronunciation, and 3) survey dialectal variation in terms of phonetic differences in socio-historical context. This course is conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II  or equivalent. Grade only. Offered as needed and determined by the department.


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  • SPAN 340 - Spanish for the Professions

    (4 S.H.)

    This course focuses on the application of Spanish language into various professions including business, tourism, health care, social work, and other professions. Emphasizes the acquisition of vocabulary for the professions and cultural knowledge to enhance professional work. Prerequisites:   or equivalent. Offered every other year.


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  • SPAN 395 - Spanish Linguistics

    (4 S.H.)

    This course introduces students to Spanish as a linguistic system. Students will analyze how sentence structure, word formation and sound work in Spanish. They will also contrast those patterns with those of English, as well as how variations due to regional, national and socioeconomic differences inform changes in the structure of Spanish. Prerequisite:   or equivalent.   suggested but not required. Grade only. Offered yearly.


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  • △ SPAN 401 - Spanish Peninsular Literature I

    (3 S.H.)

    The course is taught in Spanish. Class work focuses on the study of early Peninsular Spanish literature: Epic poetry, novel, theater, the Renaissance, and Baroque literature. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II  or equivalent. Offered every two years.


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  • ◆ SPAN 402 - Spanish Peninsular Literature

    (4 S.H.)

    This course is intended to study in depth the different Spanish literary genres from the middle ages to the present. By studying its foundational texts, the course is also intended to understand the historical evolution of the Spanish language as well as the different threads that woven together create what we refer to as “Spanish Culture.” Prerequisite: SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II  or equivalent. Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • ◆ SPAN 403 - Latin American Literature

    (4 S.H.)

    A survey of Latin American literature from pre-colonial to contemporary literature. This course includes the study of pre-Hispanic writings (Nahautl, maya, quechua), Los Cronistas, colonial literature, Neoclassism, Romanticism, and the transition of the “gaucho epic” from the 19th to the 20th century. It also includes Modernism; the Criollismo; Post-Modernism; Magic Realism; and the Boom with writers such as Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Carlos Fuentes, Cortazar, and Vargas Llosa; the theater; and other essay writers. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II  or equivalent. Offered every year.


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  • △ SPAN 410 - The Latino Experience in the United States

    (4 S.H.)

    This course examines historical and current issues relevant to the Latino population in the United States through the lens of social justice and human rights. The Latino experience will be studied through readings, literature, film, presentations and discussions. The role of Latinos in the work force, politics and educational system are of particular focus. Readings, literature, and films will be both in English and Spanish; class discussion will be in Spanish. Spanish writing skills will be developed through content work and direct instruction. Prerequisite:   or equivalent. Grade and P/NC. Offered every other year.


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Special Education
  

  • SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities

    (3 S.H.)

    This course is an overview of exceptionalities including disabilities and giftedness.  Historical and legal foundations, philosophical and ethical perspectives, causes, characteristics, implications for individuals and their families, strategies, and services are included.  Open to all majors.  Sophomore status required.  Offered each semester.  Meets GOAL 5. Grade only.


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  • SPED 405 - Student Management Systems

    (3 S.H.)

    A study of management systems used in modern preschool through high school education settings with emphasis upon preventive, proactive techniques. Both regulated and unregulated management systems for regular education and special education students are taught. Grade only.


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  • SPED 414 - Multisensory/Comprehensive Language Arts Instruction I

    (5 S.H.)

    The first of a two-course sequence (SPED 414 and SPED 415 - Multisensory/Comprehensive Language Arts Instruction II ) in literacy methods. This first course examines the integration of reading, writing, listening, and speaking competencies in a unified literacy curriculum for learners from kindergarten through grade12. Instructional emphasis is placed upon learning the sound/symbols associations for all levels of written language including the multisensory essential teaching techniques in literacy instruction based on the original work of Orton and Gillingham. Instruction encompasses linguistic rules and the structure of English from elementary to the highest levels of vocabulary, and matching appropriate instructional strategies with the present knowledge of learners and their language learning capabilities. A required supervised practicum is integral to the course. WSU students enrolled in this course must demonstrate mastery of the skills learned by teaching students with reading difficulties under supervised conditions. This two-course sequence meets the Minnesota Board of Teaching reading competency requirements. Grade only. Offered fall semester only.


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  • SPED 415 - Multisensory/Comprehensive Language Arts Instruction II

    (5 S.H.)

    The second of a two-course sequence ( SPED 414 - Multisensory/Comprehensive Language Arts Instruction I  and SPED 415) in literacy methods extends the examination of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing competencies into all areas of language arts. The focus will be on applying multisensory teaching techniques based on the original work of Orton and Gillingham to all the areas needed for literacy competencies: word decoding and encoding, comprehension skills, written expression skills, vocabulary development, and knowledgeable use of grammar. This will also include assessment of an individual’s specific instructional needs and ways to adapt instruction of essential concepts to fit those needs at all levels of literacy required by learners from kindergarten through high school. A required supervised practicum is integral to the course. WSU students enrolled in this course must demonstrate mastery of the skills learned by teaching students with reading difficulties under supervised conditions. This two-course sequence meets the Minnesota Board of Teaching reading competency requirements. Prerequisite: SPED 414 - Multisensory/Comprehensive Language Arts Instruction I . Grade only. Offered spring semester only.


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  • SPED 420 - Special Education Administrative Procedures

    (3 S.H.)

    An overview of special education delivery including finances, legislation, philosophic considerations, least restrictive approaches, parent involvement, and due process safeguards. Local, state and federal rules and regulations are studied as are federal legislation including IDEA, ADA, and Section 504. Prerequisite: SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities . Grade only.


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  • SPED 430 - Characteristics of Students with Disabilities

    (3 S.H.)

    This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the characteristics of students with developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, or emotional/behavioral disorders. Implications for planning instruction and issues related to the field of Special Education are identified. Prerequisite: SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities . Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • SPED 433 - Practicum DD - Moderate to Severe Developmental Disabilities

    (3 S.H.)

    This field experience covers appropriate instruction and case management for individuals with moderate to severe developmental disabilities. Students find school or community placements, such as extended school year programs, summer camps, respite care, and group homes; however, Working or volunteering with a designated supervisor, practicum students complete a minimum of 45 contact hours. A portfolio and letter of verification are required. Prerequisite: SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities , instructor’s approval of the practicum site, and completed WSU registration. P/NC only.


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  • ◎ SPED 441 - Practicum B Developmental Disabilities

    (15 S.H.)

    This student teaching experience covers appropriate instruction and case management for students with mild to severe developmental disabilities. It is a full-time, semester-long placement in a special education classroom under the supervision of a licensed special education teacher and a University supervisor. This is the final requirement before licensure. Prerequisites: Completion of all coursework for University Studies, the Professional Education Sequence, and Special Education with the exception of SPED 440 - Assessment/Methods for Students with Developmental Disabilities . P/NC only.


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  • ◎ SPED 446 - Practicum B Learning Disabilities

    (15 S.H.)

    This student teaching experience covers appropriate instruction and case management for students with specific learning disabilities. It is a fulltime, semester-long placement in a special education classroom under the supervision of a licensed special education teacher and a University supervisor. This is the final requirement before licensure. Prerequisites: Completion of all coursework for University Studies, the Professional Education Sequence, and Special Education with the exception of SPED 445 - Assessment/Methods for Students with Learning Disabilities . P/NC only.


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  • SPED 450 - Early Childhood Special Education Foundations

    (2 S.H.)

    This course is designed for teacher candidates of the early childhood special education program. The course will focus on the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and history and context of developmental delays, and disabilities and medical conditions as a foundation on which to base practice. Prerequisites: SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities  and SPED 405 - Student Management Systems . Grade only. Offered one semester each year at WSU-Rochester.


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  • SPED 451 - Early Childhood Special Education Assessment, Planning, and Placement

    (4 S.H.)

    This course is designed for teacher candidates of the early childhood special education program. The course will focus on understanding referral, assessment, planning, and placement practices specific to teaching children from birth through age six who exhibit a broad range of developmental delays, disabilities, or medical complications. Prerequisites: SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities  and SPED 405 - Student Management Systems . Grade only. Offered one semester each year at WSU-Rochester.


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  • △ SPED 452 - Early Childhood Special Education Instructional Design and Implementation

    (4 S.H.)

    This course is designed for teacher candidates of the early childhood special education program. The course will focus on understanding how to use individual family services plans and individual education program plans to design and implement developmentally appropriate instruction for young children with developmental delays, disabilities, or medical conditions. Prerequisites: SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities  and SPED 405 - Student Management Systems . Grade only. Offered one semester each year at WSU-Rochester.


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  • SPED 454 - Early Childhood Special Education Field Experience

    (2-3 S.H.)

    This course is designed for teacher candidates of the early childhood special education program. The course will focus on the application of the standards of effective practice in teaching children with developmental delays, disabilities, or medical conditions through a variety of early and ongoing clinical experiences with infants, toddlers, and preprimary children across a range of service delivery models. Prerequisites: SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities  and SPED 405 - Student Management Systems . Grade only. Offered one semester each year at WSU-Rochester.


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  • SPED 490 - Seminar/ Workshop

    (1-3 S.H.)

    The subject matter to be developed by the Special Education Department and instructor prior to the workshop or seminar. Students may repeat the course without limitation on the number of credits as long as the subject matter is different. Grade only. Offered upon request.


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  • SPED 499 - Individual Study

    (1-3 S.H.)

    Opportunity for the qualified advanced undergraduate and graduate student to work independently. Topics may include research, development of special projects, selected readings, etc. Time arranged. Prerequisites: Major advisor’s permission. Offered upon request. May be repeated


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  • ◆ DSCI 325 - Management of Structured Data

    (3 S.H.)

    This course will give students an overview of the issues related to the management of structured data. Topics to be covered in this course include: data warehousing, data integrity and quality, data cleansing, basic programming concepts, the construction of simple algorithms, and the appropriate descriptive and graphical summaries of data. Commonly used software packages for the analysis and management of data will be emphasized. Prerequisites: DSCI 210 - Data Science . Grade and P/NC. Offered yearly.


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  • ◎ DSCI 425 - Supervised Learning

    (3 S.H.)

    An introduction to machine or statistical learning techniques, covering both supervised and unsupervised methods. Supervised methods for both predicting both numeric and categorical responses will be the focus. Unsupervised learning methods such as clustering, association rules, and dimension reduction methods will be briefly discussed. Prerequisites: DSCI 210 - Data Science  and STAT 360 - Regression Analysis  or instructor’s permission. Grade and P/NC. Offered alternate years.


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  • STAT 100 - Numbers and Data in Society

    (3 S.H.)

    The purpose of this course is to help students develop a better understanding of numbers and data in today’s society. Quantitative and statistical reasoning skills will be developed through a variety of topics for which numbers and data are commonly encountered (e.g., government, politics, medicine, media, advertising, and sports). A conceptual understanding of these topics and how they affect many aspects of everyday life will be emphasized. Meets GOAL 4. Grade and P/NC. Offered every semester.


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