Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma
Graduate Catalog, 2012 - 2013
Graduate Course Descriptions
SPAN 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary from within
the department’s field of study. May be repeated for credit up to four
hours. Prerequisite(s): Eighteen hours of Spanish.
SPAN 5920 - Workshop in Spanish
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest
speaker, etc. A grade of “P” or “F” is given.
SPAN 5930 - Individual Study In Spanish
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study. May be repeated for credit up to 4 hours.
SPAN 5940 - Field Study In Spanish
Credit will vary from 1 to 9 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
SPAN 5950 - Internship In Spanish
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study. Supervised practical experience gained
in a professional field by an advanced or graduate student.
SPAN 5960 - Institute In Spanish
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
SPAN 5970 - Study Tour
Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field
of study.
SPAN 5990 - Thesis
Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
SPECIAL EDUCATION (SPED)
Department of Advanced Professional & Special
Services
SPED 5102 - Language Development In Special Education
This course will explore language acquisition, language development
and components, communication progression, and recognition of
non-symbolic communication. Language assessment, formal and
informal language teaching strategies, remediation activities, and
language service delivery models will be examined. Prerequisite(s):
SPED 4123.
SPED 5123 - Teaching Individuals w/Disabilities
This course addresses special education categories of disabilities,
related legal mandates, parent rights, and the role of general and
special educators in meeting the needs of students with disabilities.
Special emphasis is placed on instructional and cognitive strategies
to assist these students to succeed.
SPED 5212 - Legal Aspects In Special Education
This course seeks to explore issues relating to the needs and
concerns of parents of exceptional individuals. A survey of current
legal issues affecting the rights and responsibilities of individuals
with exceptionalities, their parents and teachers will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 4123.
SPED 5232 - Educational Strategies Young Child Disability
Educational Strategies for Young Children with Disabilities is a
study of the growth and development of typical and atypical young
children. Included will be an identification of specific disabilities with
selection of developmentally and functionally appropriate materials,
equipment, environments, and teaching strategies. Prerequisite(s):
SPED 4123 or 5123.
SPED 5242 - Foundations Of Mild/Moderate Disability
The Foundations of Mild/Moderate Disabilities course is designed
to teach characteristics and etiology of disabiities including learning
disabilities, mental retardation, emotional disturbance, other health impairment,
autism, physical disabilities, etc. and to apply this knowledge
to the mild/moderate needs of students with disabilities in educational
settings. In addition, case studies and a variety of interventions will
be explored to analyze and determine services needed. A research
component will be required. Prerequisite(s): SPED 4123.
SPED 5252 - Foundations Of Severe/Profount Disability
The course is designed to assist students in developing proficiency
in recognizing and understanding the historical, legal, and ethical
history of children, preschool to secondary level, defined as needing
extensive and ongoing supports. The content of this courses includes
characteristics, roles, and interactions effects of and to friends, society
and the family. Motortic, emotional, cognitive, social, behavioral,
physical, and health causes will also be explored. Prerequisite(s):
SPED 4123.
SPED 5303 - Assessment/Exceptional Individual
This lecture and application course is an in-depth examination of
educational evaluation instruments and their purpose. Emphasis is
on a unified team approach of differential diagnosis and treatment.
State and federal Special Education assessment mandates for grades
K-12 will be covered.
SPED 5322 - Trends & Issues In Special Education
This course will address medical trends, litigation, legislation, controversial
issues, curricular development and best practices in special
education. It is designed to provide a means of investigation into
thereview of relevant research, societal changes and the impact on
people included in this population. Prerequisite(s): SPED 4123 with
a minimum grade of “C” or SPED 5123 with a minimum grade of “B”.
SPED 5402 - Program Development & Administration In Special
Education
This course involves the examination of the social and psychological
factors involved in program organization and management in special
education. Focus will be on the factors affecting the establishment
and operation of services for the exceptional student. Prerequisite(s):
SPED 4722.
SPED 5432 - Attention Deficit Hyper Dis
This course is designed to provide information regarding etiology
and intervention techniques appropriate to assist individuals with
attention deficit hyperactivity disorders. Techniques for assessment,
effective research-based intervention, parent and counselor intervention
will also be addressed. In addition, students will be exposed to
information regarding medications and a variety of alternative treatments
that have proven effective for some individuals with ADHD.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 4123 with a minimum grade of “C” or SPED
5123 with a minimum grade of “B”.
SPED 5443 - Behavioral/Classroom Management
This course is designed to provide behavioral and classroom management
techniques for teacher candidates, parents, and therapists. The
course emphasizes applied behavioral analysis, cognitive behavioral
techniques, informal behavioral assessment, functional behavioral
assessment, behavioral intervention plans, and a variety of interventions
to change behaviors. Prerequisite(s): SPED 4123/5123 with a
minimum grade of “B”.
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