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PSYC 316 - Case Management
Credit(s): 3
Students will learn the process of case management in a step-by-step fashion that includes the initial referral for services, determination of eligibility for services, writing a formal plan for service, case documentation techniques, techniques for monitoring a client’s progress through the service delivery system, and case closure/follow-up activities.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PSYC 318 - Behavioral Pharmacology
Credit(s): 3
This introduction to psychoactive drugs and their effects includes an over view of general mechanisms of drug action as well as a survey of the basic physiological, pharmacological and behavioral effects of drugs. The course provides students an understanding of the short-term and long-term drug effects on behavior with a close examination of the etiology and treatment of drug addiction and withdrawal.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 , BIOL 110 , BIOL 110L , PSYC 345 and PSYC 345L
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PSYC 319 - Theories Of Personality
Credit(s): 3
Students will examine the set of traits and mechanisms within the individual that are organized and relatively enduring and that influence his or her interactions with, and adaptations to, the intrapsychic, physical and social environments. The focus of the course is on the current state of personality theories and research.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PSYC 325 - Human Sexuality
Credit(s): 3
A scientific understanding of the historical, biological, psychological, learning and social/cultural influences on human sexuality and its expression will be explored within a personal and social perspective.
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PSYC 328 - Helping Relations And The Change Process
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to introduce the student to the interpersonal and helping relations counseling skills involved in effectively helping clients or consultees. Emphasis will be given to practice and acquisition of basic counseling and helping relations skills.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and Junior standing.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PSYC 335 - Introduction To Applied Behavior Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Principles of behavior (i.e. positive and negative reinforcement; positive and negative punishment) and the application of those principles to effect change in one’s own behavior as well as behavior exhibited by others will be addressed.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and PSYC 311 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PSYC 340 - Motivation And Emotion
Credit(s): 3
Motivation and Emotion is an introduction to the major theoretical perspectives including the biological, psychological, and social bases that direct our behavior. Special focus for practical application of the content to behavioral health, education, and business will be made.
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PSYC 345 - Biological Foundations Of Behavior
Credit(s): 3
This course will provide students with a general introduction to the underlying biological principles and mechanisms which give rise to complex human cognitive and emotional behavior. Some of the topics covered include the anatomical structure of nerve cells and how they communicate, properties of brain organization and function, processing in sensory and motor systems, biological rhythms, motivated behavior, the effects of psychotropic medications and neural and hormonal influences on health and emotion. This class has a lab component.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 , BIOL 110 and BIOL 110L or BIOL higher class and lab. PSYC 345L must be taken concurrently unless previously passed.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PSYC 345L - Biological Foundations Of Behavior Lab
Credit(s): 1
This course is the laboratory component of PSYC 345 .
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 , BIOL 110 , and BIOL 110L or BIOL higher class and lab. PSYC 345 must be taken concurrently unless previously passed.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PSYC 352 - Civic Engagement In Community Psychology
Credit(s): 3
This course provides an introduction to person-environment interactions and the ways society impacts upon individual and community functioning. Social issues, social institutions and other settings that influence individuals, groups and organizations will be addressed as well as under-standing the relationships between environmental conditions and the development of health and well-being of all members of a community.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and Junior standing.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PSYC 353 - Independent Study In Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Under the guidance of a psychology faculty member, the student plans and carries out an independent exploration of a topic not covered in the regular curriculum. Study generally will consist of a review of literature in a specific area but also may involve exploratory research in the field.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 , PSYC 201 , and Junior standing.
Repeatability: The course may be repeated once on a different topic, for a maximum of 6.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PSYC 373 - Data Collection And Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Students will implement their independent study proposal. Appropriate statistical techniques for quantitative hypothesis testing in the behavioral sciences, including logic, assumptions, computation, and interpretation of these statistical tests will be covered as well as the integration of statistical test results into a written research report.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 , PSYC 201 , PSYC 201L , and MATH 140
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PSYC 400 - Seminar In Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Required for all psychology majors, this course acts as a capstone within the psychology department. Major themes and concepts of the content domains of psychology will be reviewed as students demonstrate their knowledge, ability to apply the knowledge, and syntheses within their field of study.
Prerequisites: Two psychology courses at the 200, 300, or 400 level and Senior standing.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PSYC 403 - Forensic Psychology
Credit(s): 3
A broad overview of the field of forensic psychology and the numerous ways that psychology interacts with the law with special emphasis on issues of current practice and ethical issues in forensic psychology.
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Crosslistings: CRJU 403
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PSYC 405 - Deviant Behavior
Credit(s): 3
A theoretical analysis of the relation of deviant group behavior and subcultures to community standards of conventional behavior as expressed in law and norms. Additionally, a psychological perspective of deviant behaviors are explored as it relates to a psychosocial and biological perspective of deviance. Finally, issues of intervention and prevention are addressed.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and Junior standing.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PSYC 410 - Testing And Measurement
Credit(s): 3
A general understanding of the theory and practice of psychological testing and assessment will be examined. Specific content will include: test construction, issues of reliability and validity, factor analysis and appropriate uses of testing with a special emphasis on a variety of instruments used to measure attitudes and beliefs, personality traits and psychopathology.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 , PSYC 201 , PSYC 201L , and MATH 140 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PSYC 415 - History And Systems Of Psychology
Credit(s): 3
An overview of the historical developments and theories within the field\of psychology with special emphasis on the social, philosophical and scientific trends that influenced them will be examined. In addition, students will evaluate their impact and contributions to the field of psychology.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and Junior standing in the psychology program.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PSYC 425 - Psychosocial And Medical Aspects Of Addiction
Credit(s): 3
The study of the physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of alcohol/drug use, abuse and dependence will be addressed. The course will also include etiological, behavioral, cultural and demographic aspects and belief systems about alcohol/drug use along with the processes of dependence, withdrawal, and addiction including signs, symptoms and behavior patterns.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and Junior or Senior standing.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PSYC 430 - Cultural Perspective In A Global Era
Credit(s): 3
In this course students will explore cultures, the experience and interpretation of experience through a cultural lens, and the diversity of human psychological functioning across cultures.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 , Junior standing or permission of the program.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PSYC 449 - Ethics And Legal Issues
Credit(s): 3
This course will introduce students to core ethical principles in the helping professions, case precedents and the specific codes of professional organizations.
Prerequisites: Two psychology courses at the 200, 300 or 400 level and Junior standing.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PSYC 453 - Independent Research
Credit(s): 3
Students will design, conduct, and report on an original research project.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 , PSYC 201 , PSYC 201L , and MATH 140
Repeatability: The course may be repeated once for a total of 6.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Honors Component: This course will offer an honors component to fulfill honors program requirements.
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PSYC 490 - Psychology Internship
Credit(s): 1-6
The internship is a field experience course, under the guidance of a site supervisor and psychology professor, in the mental health, human-service-related, educational, or other organization, in which the student will apply the skills and knowledge they have acquired in psychology.
Prerequisites: Senior standing and program permission.
Repeatability: This course can be repeated for up to six credit hours.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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Religious Studies |
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RELG 101 - Introduction To The Old Testament
Credit(s): 3
This course provides a historical introduction to the religious life and thought of ancient Israel by analyzing the literature of the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible). In order to properly diagnose this material, students are introduced to a variety of modern methodological approaches. Special emphasis is placed on reading this diverse collection of writings as literary products of their original social and historical contexts, having been composed within the cultural milieu of the ancient Near East. From this perspective, the course examines how ancient Israelites/Jews produced and used these texts to respond theologically and ideologically to their lived experiences.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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RELG 102 - Introduction To The New Testament
Credit(s): 3
This course provides a historical introduction to the earliest Christian movements by analyzing the literature of the New Testament. In order to properly diagnose this material, students are introduced to a variety of modern methodological approaches. Focus is placed on the distinct nature of individual documents, especially the way that each sets out the purpose of Jesus and his followers in a unique way, reflecting the theological diversity within early Christianity(ies). As a way of understanding these texts, the course devotes particular attention to the Jewish and Greco-Roman worlds in which early Christianity originated and developed, exploring the various social contexts and historical events which impacted the formation of the Christian movement.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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RELG 201 - World Religions
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to the beliefs, practices and underlying spiritual values of the major religions of the world, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Field trips to temples, a Greek Orthodox cathedral and other religiously related institutions will be included.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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RELG 230 - Hebrew And Christian Traditions
Credit(s): 3
This interdisciplinary course presents the Hebrew and Christian scriptures as testaments to humanity’s spiritual yearning and hope for justice in this world. We will examine the dominant themes of the books of the Old and New Testament, the process through which they become canonical and the historical struggles over their meaning and relevance for issues of social ethics.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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RELG 310 - Prophets And Prophecy In The Old Testament
Credit(s): 3
Prophets played a crucial role in the social, political, and religious life of ancient Israel, as indicated by the amount of space afforded to prophetic literature in the scriptural canon. This course introduces students to the prophetic movement in ancient Israel, surveying the Old Testament books from Isaiah through Malachi and seeking to understand the unique message of each prophet. Emphasis will be placed on cross-cultural and comparative study of prophecy in the ancient Near East as well as the transformation of prophetic activity during the Second Temple period.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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RELG 320 - Jesus And The Gospels
Credit(s): 3
The Gospels were written at different times and for different purposes. Although they make use of many of the same traditions, each Gospel presents a unique portrait of Jesus. This course introduces students to the canonical Gospels of the New Testament and many non-canonical Gospels as an avenue into the life and ministry of the historical Jesus. It examines methodologies used in studying the Gospels, their historical and cultural setting, and the unique portrait of Jesus provided by each of the Gospel writers, all of which serves as a basis for an introduction to the study of the historical Jesus.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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RELG 328 - History Of Christianity
Credit(s): 3
This course will explore the impact of the Christian religion on western society and culture. Various historical periods and geographical regions will be selected to illustrate the role Christianity has played in the development of social structures and institutions, cultural norms and systems, as well as popular movements. Attention will also be paid to Christian relations with other religious traditions and competing contemporaneous ideologies.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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RELG 331 - Religion In American History
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to the religious history of America from European contact in the last 15th Century to the early 21st Century. Primary emphasis is on the interplay of religion, politics, and identity in American society. Topics covered include pre-Columbian Native beliefs, religion and colonial life, religious “awakenings” and diversity, church-state relations, as well as religion’s evolving relationship with science, politics, “secular” culture, and economics.
Prerequisites: One of the following HIST 102 , HIST 201 , HIST 202 , or permission of the instructor.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Crosslistings: HIST 331
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RELG 336 - The European Renaissance
Credit(s): 3
This course considers the Renaissance movement within the broader context of political and economic developments of late-medieval and early-modern Europe. The course will focus on the conditions of 15th century Florence that contributed to the artistic, literary, and philosophical developments of the 15th century. The course will trace the diffusion of the Renaissance across the Italian Peninsula and then to Europe north of the Alps. It will also explore the uses to which the artistic developments of the Renaissance were put, as well as the long-term impact of the Renaissance on European culture.
Prerequisites: HIST 101 or HIST 102
Course Level: Undergraduate
Crosslistings: HIST 336
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RELG 338 - Reformation In Early Modern Europe
Credit(s): 3
This course will explore late-medieval reform movements that pre-dated the Protestant Reformation. It will also trace the Reformation from its bi-polar centers of Wittenberg and Zurich to its spread across Europe. It will investigate the conditions that contributed to the fragmentation of the movement and will consider the efforts of the Catholic Church to respond to the Protestant challenge. The course will be attentive to the ways in which the Reformation was both affected by and affected developments in early-modern politics and economics.
Prerequisites: HIST 101 or HIST 102
Course Level: Undergraduate
Crosslistings: HIST 338
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RELG 350 - Special Topics In Religious Studies
Credit(s): 3
This course provides students the opportunity to undertake advanced study on various issues or themes in Religious Studies. Topics will vary from year to year, as selected by the instructor.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated once with a different topic for a total of 6.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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RELG 410 - Dead Sea Scrolls
Credit(s): 3
The Dead Sea Scrolls have been described as the most important archeological find of the 20th century. Since their discovery in 1947, this collection of over 900 manuscripts (written between the 3rd century BCE and the 1st century CE) has been the subject of concentrated study and intense debate. After years of excavation, reassembly, and translation, the Dead Sea Scrolls have profoundly shaped the modern understanding of ancient Judaism and early Christianity. This course will examine a number of the Dead Sea Scrolls, along with the communities responsible for their composition and preservation. We will consider their message within the appropriate historical and theological contexts, as well as their significance for later Jewish and Christian traditions.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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RELG 420 - Life And Letters Of The Apostle Paul
Credit(s): 3
The apostle Paul was the greatest missionary and most influential theologian in early church. His epistles, which are the earliest surviving Christian documents, comprise a large portion of the New Testament canon. This course will introduce students to the life, letters, and theology of the apostle Paul, understood within the appropriate historical and cultural contexts. It will consider various methodological approaches for reading Paul’s letters as well as how the Pauline legacy was received and interpreted by others in the early church.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SVLN 330 - Introduction To Community Based Research
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to allow students to engage in intensive study and action in community organizations. Students will explore theories and concepts of civic involvement, and will be introduced to the background, principles and methodology of community based research (CBR). CBR is a research method conducted with and for members of the community. It is collaborative and change oriented and finds its research questions in the needs of the community. CBR provides data to inform the development of potential change strategies. Students will identify a social issue of interest to them and members of the community and determine a relevant research question. They will be involved in formulating a literature review and developing research methods to be implemented in the SVLN 451 - Practicum In Civic Engagement , course. Although previous research experience is helpful, it is not necessary.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SVLN 340 - Service-Learning Theory And Practice
Credit(s): 3
This course focuses on teaching leadership and service-learning theory and practice. Students who take this course will gain an in-depth knowledge of service-learning and will learn how to apply that knowledge within a discipline-based SVLN course. Students who successfully complete this course will be paired with a faculty member for the following semester and/or year to serve as a student TA for SVLN and/or OREN course(s). This course is open to students of junior status who have demonstrated campus leadership and are passionate about service.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Crosslistings: HNRS 340
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SVLN 351 - Service-Learning Practicum
Credit(s): 3
This option is available during the summer and/or across the semester. Students will get experience putting the civic arts into practice by working at least 50 hours in service roles with governmental or not-for-profit community organizations with under-served populations, environmental or other social justice goals. Writing assignments and regular contact with the instructor prepare students to gain the most benefit from their service placements.
Prerequisites: 30
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SVLN 354 - Service-Learning In Northeast Tennessee
Credit(s): 3
Students may engage in a variety of service activities with governmental or not-for-profit organizations within the Greeneville/Greene County or Tri-Cities area. These activities involve issues of social justice, economic opportunity, environmental protection or restoration, education or health and wellness. They may use community-based research techniques to identify community needs and help accomplish community goals. Readings, class sessions, journals and writing assignments will help the students learn from their service experiences.
Prerequisites: 30
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SVLN 356 - Service-Learning Immersion
Credit(s): 3
This course centers on travel where students will be immersed in a variety of service projects and learning opportunities. The service needed may involve issues of social justice, economic opportunity, education or health and wellness. Readings and research before the trip will help students understand the issues they confront and the setting where they are offering service. Discussion and writing assignments will help students reflect on and learn from their service experiences. The process of living and working together and making collective decisions will be a laboratory for the practice of civility.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Honors Component: This course also includes an Honors component to support those students who are committed to continued academic achievement. This component will include a collaborative community project that connects the student’s major field of study to a need of the community where the student is working. The student will consult with a faculty member from their discipline before and after the project takes place to set appropriate goals and evaluate their completion. Additional texts and/or readings related to the project will be included. A summary and report of the project will be presented to the campus community at the end of the course.
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SVLN 450 - Independent Study In Service-Learning
Credit(s): 1-3
This course provides additional in-depth experience in service-learning and/or the opportunity to research issues raised by a previous service-learning course. Advance arrangements should be made with the instructor.
Prerequisites: SVLN 354 or SVLN 356 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SVLN 451 - Practicum In Civic Engagement
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to allow students to engage in intensive study and action in a community organization. Students will explore theories and concepts of civic involvement and methodologies of community-based research, participatory action research and community mapping using GIS and GPS technology. Students will develop and implement a community-based research or mapping project around a social issue and /or with a public policy focus with a public or private not-for-profit organization pertaining to their major to address a community need.
Prerequisites: SVLN 351 , SVLN 354 , or SVLN 356 (or satisfaction of the Service-Learning requirement).
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SVLN 455 - Civic Arts Capstone
Credit(s): 3
This capstone course is designed for students completing the Civic Leadership and Engagement minor. In this course students will develop and implement a project which brings together their major and the concepts learned throughout the minor. The student will then present the project to campus.
Prerequisites: Completion or concurrent enrollment in all required coursework for the courses in the Civic Leadership and Engagement Minor.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SOCI 101 - Introduction To Sociology
Credit(s): 3
This course introduces students to the sociological imagination, an approach that situates peoples’ lives in broader social contexts. Students will also examine major sociological theories and research methods. Through the sociological lens, students will examine basic concepts within the field of sociology, such as culture, deviance, socialization, social interaction, social class, race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, and various social institutions, such as: family, education, and sport.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SOCI 103 - Juvenile Delinquency
Credit(s): 3
This course is an introduction to the study of the world of juvenile delinquents - to include aspects of law, theory, policy and practice. We will focus on the rights of children, their needs, care and treatment as well as offenders. We will try to answer the question - Are delinquents “at-risk” children who society has failed, or are they serious criminal “predators”?
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SOCI 105 - Contemporary Social Issues
Credit(s): 3
The course explores the social issues and problems confronting our society today. Students will examine a variety of social issues, such as poverty, inequality and discrimination, drug abuse, violence and crime, climate change, and access to education and healthcare. Students will not only examine the causes and experiences of various social issues, but also critically analyze strategies for addressing these social issues.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SOCI 150 - Special Topics In Sociology
Credit(s): 3
This course will introduce topics associated with sociology and related fields. As a “special topics” course, the content will vary based on those topics selected for investigation.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SOCI 317 - Fundamentals of Social Science
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to train students on the logic of social science inquiry. Students will learn about ethics, strategies of research design, both qualitative and quantitative research methods, and the accompanying analytical techniques. The course will cover foundations and fundamentals of social science research, including developing research questions, literature review, ethics, measurement, sampling, and presenting research findings. Students will learn a number of social science methods, such as: survey, observations, interviewing, focus groups, content analysis, and the use of secondary data. By the end of the course, students will develop a research proposal.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Crosslistings: CIVS 317
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SOCI 450 - Independent Study
Credit(s): 1-6
Under direction of a sociology faculty member, the student will conduct an in-depth study of a particular aspect of sociology not generally covered in the regular curriculum. In most cases, the student will review the pertinent literature in a specific area and will produce a comprehensive paper on his or her topic.
Prerequisites: Three hours in sociology and junior standing.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated once on a different topic for a maximum of 6.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to the elements of Spanish enhanced by video materials.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish II
Credit(s): 3
Continuation of SPAN 101 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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Special Education |
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SPED 201 - Survey Of The Regular And Special Needs Population Within The School Environment
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed for the pre-service teacher to develop an understanding of the characteristics of the school environment and the relationship of that school environment to the total school system: local, state and federal. The pre-service teacher will focus on developing the professional ‘self’ called teacher. Finally, the pre-service teacher will survey those elements within the school that foster the education of regular and special school populations within the school. The pre-service teacher will study current practices, issues and trends in Special Education Law and Policy to prepare to serve the special needs population in regular and special education school environments.
Prerequisites: At least 12 credit hours.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SPED 310 - Emotional And Behavior Disorders
Credit(s): 3
This course provides the framework for understanding and teaching students with emotional and behavior disorders. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to identify the characteristics of individuals with emotional and behavior disorders using functional behavior assessments. Once identified, candidates will learn to choose the most appropriate least restrictive environment for effective behavioral intervention strategies and implementation of academic instruction. The impact of these disabilities on the family and community will be discussed. Best practice strategies, including community-based instruction, assistive technology, direct instruction, social stories, positive behavior supports, non-aversive behavior techniques, self-regulation, the impact of emotional factors on the learning process, and the impact of executive functioning on learning and behavior will be covered.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SPED 320 - Communication And Developmental Aspects Of Learning
Credit(s): 3
This course provides the framework for understanding and teaching students with communication, health, and physical disabilities. Candidates will learn characteristics and needs of students with autism spectrum disorders. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to create safe, inclusive, cultural responsive learning environments so that individuals with disabilities become active and effective learners and develop positive social interactions and self-determination. The impact of these disabilities on the family and community will be discussed. Best practice strategies and instruction including community-based instruction, assistive technology, direct instruction, social stories, positive behavior supports, self-regulation, and self-determination will be covered.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SPED 400 - Assessing Students With Special Needs
Credit(s): 3
This course will provide a framework for the candidates in the area of special education assessment and evaluation. The candidates will gain knowledge and experience in the use and interpretations of formal and informal diagnostic tests for the purposes of instructional planning and monitoring. Cautions regarding over-identification of minority and culturally diverse students for special education services and use of non-discriminatory assessment will be emphasized. The candidate will know how to assess, score and write professional educational reports that contain useful instructional recommendations and information for use in decision-making.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SPED 440 - Interventionist Model
Credit(s): 3
This course provides candidates a framework for special education consultation and intervention so that they may gain knowledge and experience in addressing the needs of individuals with disabilities from mild to moderate in reading, written expression, mathematics, as well as auditory/visual processing. Candidates will learn strategies for modifying instructional practices in response to ongoing assessment data as well as strategies for collaborating with the regular classroom teacher to facilitate the success of students with disabilities in the general education classrooms. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to develop appropriate learning goals and objectives through completion of an IEP.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program, EDUC 337 and SPED 400 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SPED 470 - Independence Model
Credit(s): 3
This course provides the pre-service teacher with an opportunity to learn characteristics of and best practice when serving students with moderate to severe/multiple disabilities. Candidates will have the opportunity to study the roles of such professionals as an occupational therapist, physical therapist and speech therapist, special education teacher, teaching assistants and for the young child, the developmental specialist. Additionally, the course will focus on support and instruction in various settings, including the school, group homes and adult day programs. The focus is on individuals with moderate to serve/multiple disabilities that required the support of a multidisciplinary team. The impact of these disabilities on the family and community will also be discussed. Best practice strategies, including community-based instruction, direct instruction, positive behavior supports, use of alternative curriculum standards, the creation and implementation of an IEP, and working with supervising paraprofessionals will be covered.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SPED 480 - Transition And Technology
Credit(s): 3
This course will encompass the critical areas of transition and technology for students with disabilities. The candidates will develop a working knowledge of services available to the population as well as the skills needed by the special needs student to become a successful class member and productive member of society. Candidates will develop a technology plan based on adaptive technology assessments and incorporate and implement instructional and assistive technology into the education program. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to develop sound transition and technology plans by participating in the IEP process. Transitions from preschool to kindergarten, middle school to high school, and high school to society, as well as the technology needs of these students will be examined.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and SPED 400 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SPED 500 - Assessing Students With Special Needs
Credit(s): 3
This course will provide a framework for special education assessment and evaluation. The student will gain knowledge and experience in the use and interpretations of formal and informal diagnostic tests for the purposes of instructional planning and monitoring. Cautions regarding over-identification of minority and culturally diverse students for special education services and use of non-discriminatory assessment will be emphasized. Students will learn how to assess, score and write professional educational reports that contain useful instructional recommendations and information for use in decision-making.
Prerequisites: current teaching license.
Course Level: Graduate
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SPED 510 - Emotional And Behavioral Disorders
Credit(s): 3
This course provides the framework for understanding and teaching students with emotional and behavior disorders. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to identify the characteristics of individuals with emotional and behavior disorders using functional behavior assessments. Once identified, candidates will learn to choose the most appropriate least restrictive environment for effective behavioral intervention strategies and implementation of academic instruction. The impact of these disabilities on the family and community will be discussed. Best practice strategies, including community-based instruction, assistive technology, direct instruction, social stories, positive behavior supports, non-aversive behavior techniques, self-regulation, the impact of emotional factors on the learning process, and the impact of executive functioning on learning and behavior will be covered.
Prerequisites: current teaching license.
Course Level: Graduate
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SPED 520 - Communication And Developmental Aspects Of Learning
Credit(s): 3
This course provides the framework for understanding and teaching students with communication, health, and physical disabilities. Candidates will learn characteristics and needs of students with autism spectrum disorders. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to create safe, inclusive, cultural responsible learning environments so that individuals with disabilities become active and effective learners and develop positive social interactions and self-determination. The impact of these disabilities on the family and community will be discussed. Best practice strategies and instruction including community-based instruction, assistive technology, direct instruction, social stories, positive behavior supports, self-regulation, and self-determination will be covered.
Prerequisites: current teaching license.
Course Level: Graduate
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SPED 530 - Practicum
Credit(s): 1
This course is designed to offer a 45-hour practicum in an accredited educational setting under the direction of a teacher with a license in Special Education. Candidates will work with students in grades pre-K through 12 who have an identified disability and are receiving special education services. Candidates take this course during any semester that they are enrolled in the Master of Arts in Education Curriculum and Instruction degree program with a concentration in Special Education. This course gives them the opportunity to put the theory learned in their SPED classes into practice in a classroom. Candidates will assist in the assessment of students and the development of (any of the following) IEPs, FSLPs, BIPs and 504 plans, and formulate lesson plans and unit plans that are appropriate for students with disabilities. Candidates may provide academic and behavioral instruction to students with disabilities. Emphasis is placed on tying the varied theoretical perspectives to current best practice in teaching methodology with attention to identification of students with disabilities through various assessments; curriculum development; development of materials; communication with administrators, classroom teachers and parents policies regarding inclusion, and use of community resources.
Prerequisites: current teaching license.
Course Level: Graduate
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SPED 540 - Interventionist Model
Credit(s): 3
This course provides candidates a framework for special education consultation and intervention so that they may gain knowledge and experience in addressing the needs of individuals with disabilities from mild to moderate in reading, written expression, mathematics, as well as auditory/visual processing. Candidates will learn strategies for modifying instructional practices in response to ongoing assessment data, as well as strategies for collaborating with the regular classroom teacher to facilitate the success of students with disabilities in the general education classrooms. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to develop appropriate learning goals and objectives through completion of an IEP.
Prerequisites: current teaching license.
Course Level: Graduate
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SPED 542 - Strategies For Diverse Learners
Credit(s): 3
This class offers information on identification, teaching strategies, curriculum modifications and behavior plans for teachers of special needs students in the regular classroom. Research and practical application are the foundation for this class.
Course Level: Graduate
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SPED 570 - Independence Model K-12
Credit(s): 3
This course provides the pre-service teacher with an opportunity to learn characteristics of and best practice when serving students with moderate to severe/multiple disabilities. Candidates will have the opportunity to study the roles of professionals as an occupational therapist, physical therapist and speech therapist, special education teacher, teaching assistants and for the young child, the developmental specialist. Additionally, the course will focus on support and instruction in various settings, including the school, group homes and adult day programs. The focus is on individuals with moderate to severe/multiple disabilities that required the support of a multidisciplinary team. The impact of these disabilities on the family and community will also be discussed. Best practice strategies, including community-based instruction, direct instruction, positive behavior supports, and use of alternative curriculum standards, the creative and implementation of an IEP, and working with/supervising paraprofessionals will be covered.
Prerequisites: current teaching license.
Course Level: Graduate
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SPED 580 - Transition And Technology
Credit(s): 3
This course will encompass the critical area of transition for students with mild/moderate to severe disabilities. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to identify and develop appropriate transition goals for children with special needs through a variety of classroom experiences. Candidates will develop a working knowledge of the services available to this population, as well as the skills needed by the special needs student to become a productive member of society. Candidates will develop a knowledge basis for linking students and families with services ranging from assisted work environments to university application and other accommodations. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to develop sound transition plans by participating in the IEP process for students transitioning pre-school to elementary, from elementary to middle school level, from middle school to high school, and from high school to society.
Prerequisites: current teaching license.
Course Level: Graduate
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Speech |
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SPCH 101 - Public Speaking
Credit(s): 3
Speaking clearly and comfortably in public is an essential skillset. This course prepares students for a variety of professional situations in which formal presentations are expected. Topics will include cultural conventions of speech, verbal and nonverbal messaging, and techniques of oral presentation and persuasion. Students will learn to research, outline, and deliver a variety of speeches (e.g. demonstrative, informative, persuasive, special occasion, etc.) of varying lengths.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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MASA 500 - Legal Issues In Sport
Credit(s): 3
This course is an introduction to sports-related legal issues and concepts. The focus of the class is on providing an overview of the major legal issues associated with sports, sports administration, and the sport industry. Students will conduct research, read, and write on issues associated with the sport legal industry. Topics include, but are not limited to discrimination, legislation, regulation, and rights, competition, contract, labor, tort and trademark law, and administrative, antitrust and constitutional law.
Course Level: Graduate
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MASA 510 - Marketing And Public Relations In Sport
Credit(s): 3
This course focuses on promotions, public relations, and advertising and other marketing functions involved in the sport industry. The course provides research, case, analysis, and other opportunities to learn of the effective principles, theories, practices, and methods involved with all aspects of sports communication.
Course Level: Graduate
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MASA 520 - Principles Of Sport Business
Credit(s): 3
This course exposes students to specific managerial challenges and issues facing sport industry leaders. It addresses the flow of funds in the sport industry and requires close consideration of numerous industry stakeholders. The course examines the most critical entities influencing sport businesses.
Course Level: Graduate
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MASA 530 - Sport Facility And Event Security Management
Credit(s): 3
In this course, the principles of planning areas and facilities for sports are explored. In addition to the design and construction of specific sport and recreation facilities, approaches to standards and regional planning will be discussed. Problems and issues related to funding, maintenance, and use of sport and recreation facilities will be analyzed, as well as, the trends in facility design, construction, and maintenance. The course also includes the study of domestic and international threats, natural disasters, and crowd management operation issues in sport.
Course Level: Graduate
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MASA 540 - Sport Psychology
Credit(s): 3
The course is designed to expand on the basic concepts and applications of psychological knowledge of sport, bridge the gap between research and practice, and enhance students’ understanding of theory and research on personality, motivation, arousal, cognition, attributions, attitudes, self-efficacy, leadership effectiveness, and group dynamics.
Course Level: Graduate
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MASA 550 - Generating Sport And Tourism Revenue
Credit(s): 3
This course provides a comprehensive overview of professional roles in fundraising, donor relations, non-profit organizations, premium seating, and ticket sales for participatory sport tourism and event-based sport tourism. The course includes terminology, concepts, and ethical considerations in sport fundraising and tourism.
Course Level: Graduate
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MASA 560 - Policy And Governance In Intercollegiate Sports
Credit(s): 3
This course examines governance structures, processes, and compliance of intercollegiate athletic departments. The course introduces students to the power and politics of collegiate athletics. Current policy issues and ethical questions will be investigated. The course examines the rules and regulations related to intercollegiate compliance including but not limited to recruiting, eligibility, amateurism, and financial aid.
Course Level: Graduate
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MASA 570 - Research Methods And Design In Sport
Credit(s): 3
This course offers an overview of research methodology including basic concepts used in quantitative and qualitative research methods. Students will gain an overview of research intent and design, methodology and technique, format and presentation, and data management and analysis informed by commonly used statistical methods.
Course Level: Graduate
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MASA 580 - Internship
Credit(s): 6
In this course, students will be placed in a sport administration field with an emphasis on acquisitions and application of practical skills. 400 hours will take place in cooperation between the student and an agency, under the supervision of both the MASA program internship coordinator and the agency-designated supervisor.
Course Level: Graduate
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MASA 590 - Applied Research
Credit(s): 6
This course includes research skills and concepts needed to plan, conduct, and analyze data for a research project. Skills taught in this course include performing literature searches, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, and scholarly writing.
Prerequisites: MASA 570
Course Level: Graduate
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Talent Development |
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MATD 501 - The Hrd And Talent Development Profession
Credit(s): 3
A survey of the human resource development profession, based on the roles, responsibilities and competencies defined by the Association for Talent Development (ATD) to help the student understand the scope of the field, and to assess personal interests and skills. Professional resources and associations will be reviewed. Each student will complete a career assessment and develop a human resource development career plan.
Course Level: Graduate
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MATD 502 - Assessing Adult And Organizational Learning Needs
Credit(s): 3
This course examines the use assessment as the initial phase for identifying variables that result in organizational performance gaps; and the utilization of assessment results to identify and implement value-added solutions such as training and non-training interventions. Students learn to identify human performance gaps and to develop and use various assessment tools such as job and task analysis, front end assessment, needs assessment, performance analysis, systems thinking, and other methods and tools to close a specific gap.
Course Level: Graduate
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MATD 504 - Evaluating Learning Outcomes And Impacts
Credit(s): 3
The concept of learning evaluation will be addressed using Kirkpatrick’s model of four levels of evaluation for adults and organizations: classroom delivery, cognitive learning, application of learning for performance enhancement and impact on organization outcome. Formative and summative evaluation methods will be developed.
Course Level: Graduate
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MATD 506 - Organizational Performance Management
Credit(s): 3
A review and comparison of several models used for project management, strategic planning, process analysis and improvement, succession planning, performance appraisal and career development. Students will develop a strategic plan for a selected group and a process improvement for a selected process.
Course Level: Graduate
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MATD 507 - Organizational Leadership
Credit(s): 3
A seminar style course in which students study various perspectives of leadership, models of leadership within organizations, levels of leadership, leadership influence and leadership behaviors. The course will include personal assessment and planning activities completed by each student to gain insight into personal strengths and abilities and need for further leadership development.
Course Level: Graduate
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MATD 508 - The Consultant Relationship
Credit(s): 3
The role of the internal and external organizational consultant: marketing, contracting, assessing, reporting, planning, facilitating change and professional ethics. Study and analysis of interventions for organizational change included. Students will create a model contract for a consultant agreement.
Course Level: Graduate
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MATD 510 - Dynamics Of Human Development And Learning Styles Of The Adult Learner
Credit(s): 3
The foundations of adult learning theory and applications of those theories to organizations. Includes personality as it affects learning, adult learning theory, hierarchies of learning, types of learners, learning styles and preferences and approaches to curriculum development. Students will use assessment tools to profile their own learning style.
Course Level: Graduate
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MATD 514 - Consultant Project: Analysis Plan
Credit(s): 3
The foundations of adult learning theory and applications of those theories to organizations. Includes personality as it affects learning, adult learning theory, hierarchies of learning, types of learners, learning styles and preferences and approaches to curriculum development. Students will use assessment tools to profile their own learning style.
Course Level: Graduate
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MATD 516 - Consultant Project: Evaluation And Lessons Learned
Credit(s): 3
This course is a continuation of MATD 514 . Students will complete the implementation of the intervention(s); develop an evaluation plan by applying the Kirkpatrick model and complete Lessons Learned. Students will prepare their final report and presentation to the class.
Course Level: Graduate
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MATD 522 - Planning And Developing Curriculum And Courses
Credit(s): 3
Review and comparison of various curriculum models with particular emphasis on the Instructional System Design (ISD) model. Developing lessons plans and writing program descriptions, goals and performance-based learning objectives.
Course Level: Graduate
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MATD 529 - Facilitating Groups
Credit(s): 3
Defining and creating a team culture. The role of the supervisor and manager in empowering and enabling teams. Team leadership skills include facilitation, mentoring/coaching, problem solving, conflict management, listening and giving feedback to effectively lead groups. Students will role-play and critique for skill development.
Course Level: Graduate
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THEA 103 - Stagecraft I
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the technical aspects of backstage theatre. Units include stage scenery construction, stage lighting, terminology and safety.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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THEA 104 - Introduction To The Theatre
Credit(s): 3
A survey course to acquaint the student with our cultural heritage in the theatre. Units covered include history, roles of various theatre artists, theories and structures of drama and the basic fundamentals and techniques of acting. Topics are covered through lecture, assigned reading and student participation.
Learning Outcome(s): Public Speaking
Course Level: Undergraduate
Honors Component: This course will offer an honors component to fulfill honors program requirements.
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THEA 160 - Acting I
Credit(s): 3
The course emphasis is on the learning of basic fundamentals and techniques of the art of acting through lecture and student participation.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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THEA 190 - Theatrical Practicum
Credit(s): 1
This course entails a minimum of 40 hours work in some combination of acting, set construction, make-up, costume, lighting or other technical support connected with a university theatrical production.
Note(s): A maximum of 8 credits credit in THEA 190 may apply toward graduation.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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THEA 210 - Dramatic Literature In Production
Credit(s): 3
Students will study plays from the great periods of drama from the standpoint of the theatre practitioner as opposed to the student of literature.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance |
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VITA 200 - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance I
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to help the student: become competent in the application of federal income tax law as it pertains to the individuals, acquired the ability to interview clients in order to understand their particular federal income tax needs, and apply the correct tax law to each client’s situation.
Prerequisites: Instructor permission Open to students of any discipline.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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VITA 300 - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance II
Credit(s): 3
This course extends the course content and student responsibilities of VITA 200. Like VITA 200, students will again prepare tax documents for individuals, interview clients in order to understand their particular federal income tax needs, and apply the correct tax law to each client’s situation. This advanced course will also instruct the student in skills and knowledge necessary for assistant management of the tax preparation site, planning and organizing the events, and participate in overseeing functions at the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site(s).
Prerequisites: VITA 200 or BUSN 441 and BUSN 442 , or Instructor permission.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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