SOCI 339 – Sociological Theory
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take SOCI-201. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Selective survey of major theorists and theoretical perspectives with emphasis upon their applications to contemporary research.
SOCI 341 – Criminology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take SOCI-201. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Examines how social structures and participation in social networks influence the likelihood and nature of criminal activities. Also examines how individuals and groups react to crime. Includes a critical review and application of theoretical explanations of crime and criminal behavior.
SOCI 346 – Crime and Organizations
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take SOCI-201. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Exploration of the types of crime committed within, by, and against organizations, characteristics of crime perpetrators, their activities, and impacts on society, as well as explanations for why these crimes exist and approaches used to combat these crimes.
SOCI 352 – Rural Crime
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take SOCI-201. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Examines critical issues related to crime in the rural context, including offending and victimization. Explores the types of crimes committed in rural areas, including those that are unique to this setting. Critiques criminological theories and their ability to explain rural crime. Analyzes the issues […]
SLP 620 – Clinical Practicum IV
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 5; Max: 10 Description: This course provides guided clinical observations and clinical experiences under the supervision of an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certified Speech-Language Pathologist. This course will help prepare students for working with clients, patients, and students with communication and/or swallowing disorders. Acceptable clinical hours may be applied toward ASHA […]
SLP 630 – Research Methods II: Capstone Project
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 1; Max: 3 Description: This course will increase knowledge of applied research and research design, data collection and analysis, and presentation of results. By the end of this course the MSLP student must have completed his/her Capstone Research Project.
SOCI 201 – Principles of Sociology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Introduction to the concepts and methods of sociology. Investigation of socialization, group processes, social institutions, and social change.
SOCI 301 – Sociological Focus
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take SOCI-201. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: In-depth study of one sociological subject emphasizing interpretations, methodologies, and relevant applications to contemporary society. May be taken twice for academic credit with departmental approval.
SOCI 302 – Methods of Sociology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take SOCI-201. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Introduction to the principles and techniques of organizing, conducting, and interpreting sociological research; the appropriateness of particular methodologies for different kinds of research problems; emphasis on writing a research proposal.
SOCI 303 – Quanititative Meth in Soc Research
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take SOCI-201 MATH-134. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Introduction to basic statistical concepts; determining appropriate levels of measurement; calculating and interpreting descriptive statistics; calculating and interpreting inferential statistics including z-scores and confidence intervals; conducting hypothesis tests; determining associations between variables; regression and correlation analysis.
SLP 546 – Early Intervention for Infants and Toddl
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course covers theoretical frameworks for the assessment and treatment of communication disorders in infants and toddlers. Key aspects of the Early Intervention process including routines-based interview and intervention, service coordination, collaboration, coaching caregivers, Child Outcome Summary-Team Collaboration, the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), and the Individualized Education […]
SLP 547 – Neurology of Speech-Lang & Hea
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course provides an overview of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology with a concentration on neurological mechanisms related to speech, language and hearing. This course will increase the SLP students’ knowledge of basic human communication and swallowing processes, including basic biological and neurological structure and function.