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Course Descriptions

 

Spanish
  

  • SPAN 3220 - Spanish Culture (3 Credit Hours)


    A study of Spanish culture and civilizations with attention given to history, geography, customs, art and music. Covers contributions of Spain to world civilization. Emphasis on the development of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (SPAN2002 >= C or SP202 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • SPAN 3300 - Spanish Composition (3 Credit Hours)


    A course designed to promote the student’s ability to express themselves correctly in written Spanish and become acquainted with different styles. Emphasis on vocabulary building, advanced grammar. Some expository writing, letter writing, and creative writing.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (SPAN2002 >= C or SP202 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • SPAN 3510 - Introduction to Literature (3 Credit Hours)


    A study of the theoretical and practical foundations of literature, including poetry, narrative, drama and essay. Prepares students for analysis and literary criticism.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (SPAN2002 >= C or SP202 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • SPAN 3520 - Drama in Spanish (3 Credit Hours)


    An introduction to drama in Spain and Hispanic America, focusing on the performance and presentation of dramatic pieces. Emphasis on the development of reading, writing, oral and listening skills.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (SPAN2002 >= C or SP202 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • SPAN 3610 - Business Spanish (3 Credit Hours)


    A study of economics and business practices in Spanish speaking countries; emphasis on the development of communicative competence, particularly oral expression and listening comprehension.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (SPAN2002 >= C or SP202 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • SPAN 3620 - Medical Spanish (3 Credit Hours)


    A course for Spanish students who desire to expand their Spanish knowledge in the field of medicine. It will provide oral and written opportunities to practice an active vocabulary in health related situations. Emphasis on the development of oral, listening, reading, and writing skills.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (SPAN2002 >= C or SP202 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • SPAN 3950 - Studies in Hispanophone Culture (3 Credit Hours)


    Intermediate level study abroad course denoting junior level work.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: SPAN2002 >= C
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 3
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group


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  • SPAN 4100 - Advanced Conversational Spanish (3 Credit Hours)


    A course designed to enhance students’ listening and speaking ability in Spanish at an advanced level. Emphasis on expressing hypotheses, opinions, and debate. NOT OPEN TO NATIVE SPEAKERS.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (SPAN3100 >= C or SP311 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • SPAN 4300 - Advanced Composition (3 Credit Hours)


    An advanced course that emphasizes critical reading, expository and creative writing. The students will use skills such as summarizing, criticizing, comparing, contrasting and expressing their opinions. This course is designed to help students write better. Emphasis on the development of reading and writing skills.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (SPAN3300 >= C or SP312 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • SPAN 4400 - Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics (3 Credit Hours)


    An introduction to linguistics using data from the Spanish language: phonetics, syntax, the history of Spanish, and dialectology.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: SPAN2002 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • SPAN 4410 - The Sound System of Spanish (3 Credit Hours)


    Discussion of the sound systems of the contemporary varieties of the Spanish language. Topics include articulatory and acoustic phonetics, intonation, dialectology, previous and current phonological theory.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: SPAN4400 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • SPAN 4420 - Applied Linguistics (3 Credit Hours)


    A study of basic applied linguistics. Emphasis on grammatical difficulties encountered by non-native speakers of Spanish. Prerequisite(s): Three upper division classes in Spanish with a grade of C or better.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: SPAN2002 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • SPAN 4560 - Hispanic American Literature (3 Credit Hours)


    A study of Hispanic American Literature since Modernism until the so called Post-Boom Generation, including poetry, narrative and essay, and concepts like neo‑baroque, magical realism and boom, among others.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: SPAN2002 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • SPAN 4600 - Introduction to Spanish/English Translation (3 Credit Hours)


    This course will explore the basic principles of translation and interpretation, the theory, the methods, the challenges, the problems and the satisfaction involved in rendering both written texts and oral statements from Spanish into English and vice versa without losing the basic ideas, the intent, the stylistic level, and the linguistic register. The course emphasizes the translation of material intended for the general public; however, there will be some consideration of specialized material from fields such as business, literature, and medicine. Emphasis will be placed on translating from Spanish to English, with some consideration given to English-Spanish translation. Prerequisite(s): two upper division SPAN courses with a grade of C or better.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • SPAN 4720 - Hispanic American Film (3 Credit Hours)


    An introduction to Hispanic American films focusing on their artistic value, their relationship to literature, social and political issues, cultural differences, morals and ethics. The course may examine the works of directors from one or more Hispanic American countries. Emphasis on the development of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: SPAN2002 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Class Restrictions: Junior-Semester, Senior-Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • SPAN 4801 - Methods and Materials for Teaching World Language I (2 Credit Hours)


    Methods and materials for listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural activities appropriate for elementary and middle school learners. First and second language acquisition theories, a review of world language teaching methods, testing procedures and teacher preparation and evaluation. A field experience of 45 clock hours is a required component of the course. Prerequisite(s): Junior status and permission of the instructor. This course is a prerequisite for SCED 4901.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Class Restrictions: Junior-Semester, Senior-Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • SPAN 4802 - Methods and Materials for Teaching World Language II (2 Credit Hours)


    Methods and materials for listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural activities appropriate for secondary learners. First and second language acquisition theories, a review of world language teaching methods, testing procedures and teacher preparation and evaluation. A field experience of 45 clock hours is a required component of the course. Prerequisite(s): Junior status and permission of the instructor. This course is a prerequisite for SCED 4901.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Class Restrictions: Junior-Semester, Senior-Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • SPAN 4950 - Selected Topics (3 Credit Hours)


    A variable-content course, intended to meet the interests of students minoring or majoring in Spanish and desiring to make an intensive study of some special area of Spanish language or literature. May be repeated for credit.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (SPAN2002 >= C or SP202 >= C)
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • SPAN 4960 - Undergraduate Internship (1 TO 3 Credit Hours)


    An internship is a service-learning experience based in an off-campus agency or organization. The experience entails completion of a specific task and the acquisition of specific knowledge and skills under the supervision of Augusta University faculty and the cooperating organization or agency. Maximum of three credit hours. Only three hours may be used towards the major. Prerequisite(s): Seven upper-division classes in Spanish with a grade of C or better and permission of the instructor.


    Lecture Hours: 1 TO 3

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum


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  • SPAN 6801 - Methods and Materials for Teaching World Languages I (3 Credit Hours)


    Methods and materials for listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural activities appropriate for elementary and middle school learners. First and second language acquisition theories, a review of world language teaching methods, testing procedures, and teacher preparation and evaluation. A field experience of 45 clock hours is a required component of the class. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate program - MAT. This course is a prerequisite for EDTD 6910.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group, Asynchronous Instruction


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • SPAN 6802 - Methods and Materials for Teaching World Languages II (3 Credit Hours)


    Methods and materials for listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural activities appropriate for secondary learners. First and second language acquisition theories, a review of world language teaching methods, testing procedures, and teacher preparation and evaluation. A field experience of 45 clock hours is a required component of the class. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate program - MAT. This course is a prerequisite for EDTD 6910.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group, Asynchronous Instruction


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • SPAN 6950 - Selected Topics (3 Credit Hours)


    A variable advanced seminar, intended to meet the interests of graduate students desiring to make an intensive study of a specific area of Spanish lingustics or literature. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): Baccalaureate degree in Spanish or equivalent.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group, Asynchronous Instruction


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Special Dental Studies
  

  • SPDS 5001 - Special Dental Studies (1 TO 6 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 2 TO 12 Lab Hours: 2 TO 12 Other Contact Hours: 2 TO 12

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes
    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


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Special Education
  

  • SPED 3001 - Policies and Procedures in Special Education (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is an introduction to the legislations, policies, and procedures in special education. The current trends and practices of special education in today’s schools are addressed. Also examined are the historical foundations of special education, multicultural issues, and perspectives toward special education services. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis


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  • SPED 3002 - Teaching Students with Disabilities in the Inclusive Classroom (3 Credit Hours)


    Methods for teaching students with disabilities in inclusive settings are described. Definitions and characteristics of students with disabilities are discussed as well as integration strategies that create safe, equitable and positive learning environments for all students including those at risk of developing disabling conditions. Examined are research-based instructional strategies, models, theories, and philosophies of educating students with disabilities, and how to accomodate and modify to improve outcomes. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • SPED 3003 - Educational Assessment in Special Education (3 Credit Hours)


    An introductory course which includes basic assessment terminology, administration of frequently used diagnostic instruments, strengths and weaknesses of various assessment tools, and evaluation and instructional recommendations. A 25-hours field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • SPED 3004 - Collaboration and Consultation in Special Education (3 Credit Hours)


    This is an in-depth course on techniques for implementing best practices for effective collaboration, consultation, and co-teaching skills. This course will examine the barriers to effective collaboration and possible solutions when working with classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, volunteers, and parents. Furthermore, this course will examine co-teaching models and how they can be effectively implemented in the classroom. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: SPED3110 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • SPED 3005 - Educational Planning for Exceptional Students (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is designed to prepare special educators who are knowledgeable and competent in preparing Individualized Education Plans and lesson plans for individuals with disabilities. Learning environments and assessment data will be analyzed in order to develop high quality instructional plans that include specialized strategies based on collaboration among stakeholders and improving communication for individuals with disabilities. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required for the course.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis


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  • SPED 3006 - Language Development and Communication Disorders (3 Credit Hours)


    In this course, students will study typical language and communication development and the communication disorders associated with children in special education. Students will learn how teachers can design and implement programs to support students in language and communication development. 30 hours of field experience is required. Prerequisite(s): admission to undergraduate program.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • SPED 3008 - Assessment and Instruction in Literacy for Students with Mild Disabilities (3 Credit Hours)


    This course addresses the fundamentals of literacy, including early literacy and essential components of readings. We also discuss evidence-based reading strategies, tiered intervention, data-based decision, and progress monitoring for students who have reading difficulties. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • SPED 3009 - Family and Community Engagement for Exceptional Children (3 Credit Hours)


    This course focuses on family and community engagement to meet the needs of exceptional children. Content will be from a variety of literatures in education with focuses on early literacy, family involvement, access to books and expanded learning, as well as mentoring partnerships. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: 1BSED-SPECE-BSED-Special Education
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic


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  • SPED 3110 - Characteristics of Students with Mild Disabilities (3 Credit Hours)


    An introductory course in mild disabilities which covers perpectives on disability and issues in identification, instruction, and placement. Cognitive and perceptual characteristics, language characteristics, academic learning characteristics, and social-emotional characteristics of students with mild disabilities will be discussed in this course. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • SPED 3120 - Methods of Instruction for Students with Mild Disabilities (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is designed to prepare educators who are knowledgeable and competent in teaching students with mild disabilities in a variety of collaborative settings. This course encompasses research-based methodologies, learning strategies, the development of teacher-made materials, and the utilization of commercial materials. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: SPED3002 >= C and SPED3110 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Internship/Practicum


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • SPED 3130 - Classroom and Behavior Management (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is designed to assist the pre-service teacher in developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to assess, plan, and implement successful behavior management programs and strategies in the classroom. The creation of a positive classroom atmosphere in which students will learn and make behavioral choices is stressed. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • SPED 4004 - Collaboration and Consultation in Special Education (3 Credit Hours)


    This is an in-depth course on techniques for implementing best practices for effective collaboration, consultation, and co-teaching skills. This course will examine the barriers to effective collaboration and possible solutions when working with classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, volunteers, and parents. Furthermore, this course will examine co-teaching models and how they can be effectively implemented in the classroom. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis


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  • SPED 4005 - Family Literacy (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is designed to examine research-based practices for teachers/families/caregivers in enhancing early literacy and intervention techniques applicable to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with special needs. 30 hours of field experience is required.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum


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  • SPED 4007 - Literacy Fundamentals (3 Credit Hours)


    This course surveys research-based reading strategies for teaching literacy skills (e.g., reading, writing, listening, speaking, critical thinking, spelling) to students (P-12). Special attention will be given to selecting and using intervention tools for literacy instruction with students who experience literacy problems. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. 30 hours of field experience is required.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Thesis


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • SPED 4008 - Assessment and Instruction in Literacy for Students with Mild Disabilities (3 Credit Hours)


    This course addresses the fundamentals of literacy, including early literacy and essential components of readings. We also discuss evidence-based reading strategies, tiered intervention, data-based decision, and progress monitoring for students who have reading difficulties. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • SPED 4009 - Family and Community Engagement for Exceptional Children (3 Credit Hours)


    This course focuses on family and community engagement to meet the needs of exceptional children. Content will be from a variety of literatures in education with focuses on early literacy, family involvement, access to books and expanded learning, as well as mentoring partnerships. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • SPED 4120 - Methods of Instruction for Students with Mild Disabilities (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is designed to prepare educators who are knowledgeable and competent in teaching students with mild disabilities in a variety of collaborative settings. This course encompasses research-based methodologies, learning strategies, the development of teacher-made materials, and the utilization of commercial materials. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Internship/Practicum


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • SPED 4130 - Classroom and Behavior Management (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is designed to assist the pre-service teacher in developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to assess, plan, and implement successful behavior management programs and strategies in the classroom. The creation of a positive classroom atmosphere in which students will learn and make behavioral choices is stressed. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • SPED 4491 - Student Teaching in Special Education (15 Credit Hours)


    Students are placed with selected master teachers for an entire semester during which time they are teaching in the curriculum areas for which they are seeking certification. During the semester the apprentice teacher, under the supervision of the master teacher, assumes the responsibilities of professional teaching practice. 680 hours of field experience is required. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all courses in program with a 2.5 GPA or better.


    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Class Restrictions: Senior-Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Student Teacher Fee
    Fee Amount
    200
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • SPED 4950 - Selected Topics in Special Education (3 Credit Hours)


    This course examines problems in light of recent knowledge and research in special education. The focus is on specifically designated areas of special education. 30 hours of field experience is required.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • SPED 5001 - Policies and Procedures in Special Education (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is an introduction to the legislations, policies, and procedures in special education. The current trends and practices of special education in today’s schools are addressed. Also examined are the historical foundations of special education, multicultural issues, and perspectives toward special education services. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • SPED 5002 - Instructional Strategies for Teaching Students with Disabilities in General Education Settings (3 Credit Hours)


    This class describes methods for teaching students with special needs in the general education classroom setting. It includes characteristics of the most common disabilities as well as collaborative interactions with special education teachers. The course covers pre-referral and referral procedures; research-based instructional methodologies; materials, strategies, and techniques; and assistive technologies. Twenty-five (25) hours of field experience is required in a general classroom containing students with disabilities


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 1
    Program Restrictions: 1MAT-Master of Arts in Teaching
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • SPED 5003 - Educational Assessment in Special Education (3 Credit Hours)


    An introductory course which includes basic assessment terminology, administration of frequently used diagnostic instruments, strengths and weaknesses of various assessment tools, and evaluation and instructional recommendations. A 25-hours field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: SPED4002 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • SPED 5004 - Collaboration and Consultation in Special Education (3 Credit Hours)


    This is an in-depth course on techniques for implementing best practices for effective collaboration, consultation, and co-teaching skills. This course will examine the barriers to effective collaboration and possible solutions when working with classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, volunteers, and parents. Furthermore, this course will examine co-teaching models and how they can be effectively implemented in the classroom. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • SPED 5005 - Educational Planning for Exceptional Students (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is designed to prepare special educators who are knowledgeable and competent in preparing Individualized Education Plans and lesson plans for individuals with disabilities. Learning environments and assessment data will be analyzed in order to develop high quality instructional plans that include specialized strategies based on collaboration among stakeholders and improving communication for individuals with disabilities. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required for the course.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic


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  • SPED 5006 - Language Development and Communication Disorders (3 Credit Hours)


    SPED 6011 Language Development and Communication Disorders (3-0-3)Students will study how language typically develops, theories related to etiology of language disorders, and the effects of language disorders on functioning for children with disabilities. Students will learn approaches for remediating language disabilities and will apply them in authentic settings. 30 hours of field experience is required.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • SPED 5008 - Assessment and Instruction in Literacy for Students with Mild Disabilities (3 Credit Hours)


    This course addresses the fundamentals of literacy, including early literacy and essential components of readings. We also discuss evidence-based reading strategies, tiered intervention, data-based decision, and progress monitoring for students who have reading difficulties. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • SPED 5009 - Family and Community Engagement for Exceptional Children (3 Credit Hours)


    This course focuses on family and community engagement to meet the needs of exceptional children. Content will be from a variety of literatures in education with focuses on early literacy, family involvement, access to books and expanded learning, as well as mentoring partnerships. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic


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  • SPED 5013 - Student Teaching in Special Education (6 Credit Hours)


    An intensive practicum course designed for MAT candidates in Special Education. Candidates will be placed under the supervision of a mentor teacher if they are not currently teaching. A mentor teacher and university faculty member will work to support the candidate’s practicum. The candidate will gain first-hand experiences working with students in an inclusive public or private school class with an emphasis on planning, reflecting, and refining teaching practices. Candidates must submit an electronic portfolio for review. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of at least 30 semester hours of program requirements. The practicum requires 600 hours of field experience.


    Lab Hours: 12

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Prerequisites: (SPED5110 >= C and SPED5120 >= C) or (SPED6014 >= C and SPED6015 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Practice Teaching
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Student Teacher Fee
    Fee Amount
    200
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • SPED 5110 - Characteristics of Students with Mild Disabilities (3 Credit Hours)


    An introductory course in mild disabilities which covers definitions, historical development of the area of mild disabilities as a field of study, and major contributors; various theories and philosophies affecting the field; and current trends and issues. 30 hours of field experience is required.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • SPED 5120 - Methods of Instruction for Students with Mild Disabilities (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is designed to prepare educators who are knowledgeable and competent in teaching students with mild disabilities in a variety of collaborative settings. This course encompasses research-based methodologies, learning strategies, the development of teacher-made materials, and the utilization of commercial materials. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • SPED 5130 - Classroom and Behavior Management (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is designed to assist the pre-service teacher in developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to assess, plan, and implement successful behavior management programs and strategies in the classroom. The creation of a positive classroom atmosphere in which students will learn and make behavioral choices is stressed. A 25-hour field experience with P-12 students is required in the course.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • SPED 6007 - Literacy Fundamentals I (P-12) (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is designed to examine research on literacy instruction in P-12 settings. It is particularly focused on techniques that have proven to be effective with students experiencing problems in acquiring literacy skills. 30 hours of field experience is required.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis


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  • SPED 6026 - Introduction to Theory and Practices for Teaching Students with Disabilities (3 Credit Hours)


    This course provides certified teachers an in-depth look at the historical and theoretical development of special education. Students will examine the principles and theories of learning that serve as the basis for educational models and practices used in special education practice. Special emphasis is given to recent empirical findings and their practical applications to current educational settings.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


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  • SPED 6028 - Advanced Assessment in Special Education (3 Credit Hours)


    This course emphasizes elements such as: (a) the components of direct instruction, (b) systematic analysis of direct instruction techniques, (c) assessment of student response, (d) direct instruction methodologies, strategies, and techniques and troubleshooting, (e) formal & informal assessment, and (f) adapting instruction to improve outcomes.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


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  • SPED 6500 - Advanced Studies in Special Education (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is designed of the cross-categorical model of service delivery for students with emotional/behavioral disorders, mild intellectual disabilities, and learning disabilities. Emphasis is on the similarities and differences of the three categories in historical treatment, definition, characteristics, incidence, prevalence etiology, and implications for teaching. Current issues and trends in special education will be studied.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


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  • SPED 6950 - Selected Topics in Special Education (3 Credit Hours)


    This course examines problems inn the light of recent knowledge and research in special education. The focus is on specifically designated areas of special education. 30 hours of field experience is required.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


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Statistics
  

  • STAT 4020 - Statistics and Research Methodology (3 Credit Hours)


    This course provides an introduction to research methodology and principles including basic methods of statistical analysis. Topics include descriptive and inferential statistics, basic probability, nonparametrics, statistical process control, epidemiology, and research designs. Students will create data summaries and perform statistical analyses using a statistical software package.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: MATH1111 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci , Dental College of Georgia, The Graduate School, Medical College of Georgia, College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • STAT 6300 - Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics (3 Credit Hours)


    This course serves as an introduction to epidemiology and biostatistics. The epidemiology portion of this course is intended to introduce students to epidemiology and its application to public health research and practice. It provides a conceptual foundation for further study of epidemiology; especially study design, quantitative concepts and methods, analysis, and interpretation. The biostatistics portion of this course offers an introduction to the basic statistical techniques used to analyze and interpret data in the biomedical, health sciences and related fields. Emphasis is on applications of these methods, with probability, discrete and continuous distribution, inferential statistics (estimation and hypothesis testing) for numeric and categorical data, non-parametric methods, analysis of variance, regression, and correlation topics covered.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • STAT 7010 - Biostatistics I (3 Credit Hours)


    This course offers an introduction to the basic statistical techniques used to analyze and interpret data in the health sciences and related fields. Emphasis is on application of these methods, with the following topics covered: graphical methods, probability, discrete and continuous distribution, inferential statistics (estimation and hypothesis testing) for numeric and categorical data, non-parametric methods, analysis of variance, regression, correlation and critical reading of the research literature.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Public Health, Master of Science
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • STAT 7020 - Biostatistics II (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is the second course in a two-course sequence in Biostatistics that offers an introduction to some of the more advanced statistical techniques used to analyze and interpret data in the health sciences and related fields. Emphasis is on applications of these methods. Topics include factorial ANOVA, multiple linear regression and correlation, ANCOVA, logistic regression, longitudinal data analysis, survival analysis, clinical trials, experimental design, epidemiology, diagnostic tests, and critical reading of the research.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: STAT7010 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Science
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • STAT 7030 - Seminar in Clinical and Translational Science (2 Credit Hours)


    This course consists of clinical and translational research seminars by faculty members and visiting researchers. Students will have an opportunity to talk to each speaker informally and to serve as hosts to visiting scientists.


    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Program Restrictions: CERCTS_CTS-Clinical and Translational Sci, CERM_CTS-Clinical and Translational Sci, MCTS_CTS-Clinical and Translational Sci
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group


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  • STAT 7040 - Mentored Research in Clinical and Translational Science (1 TO 12 Credit Hours)


    The student works closely with his/her faculty mentors and Advisory Committee on an in-depth study of a research question of interest to both student and mentors. The course may be repeated as necessary until the student completes the research. Prerequisite: Permission of Clinical and Translational Science Program and Admission in the Clinical and Translational Science Program.


    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Program Restrictions: CERCTS_CTS-Clinical and Translational Sci, CERM_CTS-Clinical and Translational Sci, MCTS_CTS-Clinical and Translational Sci
    Schedule Type: Thesis


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  • STAT 7060 - Research Design and Statistics (1 Credit Hour)


    The primary objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of basic concepts and methods of statistical inference in the biomedical health sciences. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to understand, interpret, and critique the results of application of statistical techniques as found in the health sciences literature. This course is comprised of eight WebCT modules with voice-overs and remote administration/testing capabilities. Prerequisites: College algebra and permission of the instructor.


    Lecture Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • STAT 7070 - Biomedical Statistics (3 Credit Hours)


    This course offers an introduction to the majority of statistical techniques used to analyze and interpret data in the biomedical-sciences and related fields. Emphasis is on applications of these methods, with the following topics covered: graphical methods, probability, discrete and continuous distributions, inferential statistics (estimation and hypothesis testing) for numeric and categorical data, non-parametric methods, analysis of variance, regression, and correlation.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • STAT 7110 - Statistical Models and Methods (3 Credit Hours)


    This course offers an introduction to the basic statistical techniques used to analyze and interpret data in scientific research. Emphasis is on statistical reasoning and applications of statistical methods including graphical visualization, estimation and hypothesis testing, categorical data analysis, non-parametric methods, analysis of variance, regression, and correlation


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: DPHIL_BIOS-Biostatistics, MS_BIOS-Biostatistics Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • STAT 7130 - Introduction to Epidemiology (3 Credit Hours)


    This course introduces the basic principles of epidemiology and demonstrates its applicability in the field of public health. Topics to be covered include uses of epidemiology, measures of morbidity and mortality, descriptive epidemiology, epidemiological data sources, study designs, screening and its characteristics, and sources of and ways to address bias in research. Students will also learn about disease causation, epidemiologic triad in disease causality, and outbreak investigation.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • STAT 7240 - Introduction to Clinical Trials (3 Credit Hours)


    This introductory course will address basic and advanced statistical techniques used in clinical trials. Material presented will include the principles underlying the planning, management and implementation of clinical trials, the application of basic statistical methods used in the analysis of data from clinical trials, and the interpretation of results.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (STAT7110 >= C or STAT7010 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • STAT 7260 - Design Analysis and Observational Studies (3 Credit Hours)


    Advantages and disadvantages of prospective and retrospective study designs; design and analysis issues in both cohort and case-control studies, including proper selection of study subjects, data quality, sources and types of bias, controlling for confounding, maximizing participation and minimizing loss to follow-up in prospective studies, power and sample size; statistical methods including categorical data analysis, logistic regression, Cox regression; use of statistical packages such as SAS and StatXact for analysis. Review and discussion of current representative studies.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (STAT7010 >= C or STAT7110 >= C) and STAT7130 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • STAT 7350 - Epidemic Modeling (3 Credit Hours)


    This course serves as an introduction to types of epidemiological studies and covers modeling of various types of epidemics.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: STAT7130 >= C and STAT7640 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • STAT 7360 - Systematic Reviews (3 Credit Hours)


    This course covers systematic reviews of the literature for controlled clinical trials and observational studies. Statistical methods and computer software is reviewed and how to use systematic reviews in practice is detailed. Topics to be covered are introduction to systematic reviews and meta analysis, systematic reviews of controlled clinical trials, investigating variability between studies, systematic reviews of observational studies, statistical methods and computer software, using systematic reviews in practice, the Cochrane collaboration, and other evidence-based medicine topics.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: STAT7240 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • STAT 7370 - Intermediate Epidemiology (3 Credit Hours)


    Illustrates concepts, methods, and strategies used in epidemiology studies, beyond the principles discussed in Basic Epidemiology Courses. Topics include basic study designs, analysis of birth cohorts, measures of disease frequency and association, bias, confounding, effect modification and interaction, stratification and adjustment, quality control, and reporting of epidemiologic results. In the laboratory exercises, students work in small groups, further considering and discussing the topics and concepts covered in lectures.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: STAT7110 >= C and STAT7130 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • STAT 7520 - Statistical Theory I (3 Credit Hours)


    Fundamentals of random variables and probability theory; discrete and continuous distributions; exponential families; joint, marginal, and conditional distributions; functions of random variables; transformation and change of variables; order statistics; convergence concepts; central limit theorem; sampling distributions.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: DPHIL_BIOS-Biostatistics, MS_BIOS-Biostatistics
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • STAT 7533 - Medical Genetics and Genetic Epidemiology (3 Credit Hours)


    Advanced statistical analyses specific for medical and health data and designs involving humans. Topics included are linkage analyses, association studies, linkage disequilibrium mapping, segregation analyses, and gene and environment interaction.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: STAT8432 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Science
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • STAT 7620 - Statistical Theory II (3 Credit Hours)


    Point and interval estimation; hypothesis and significance testing maximum likelihood and moment estimators; Bayes estimators; unbiased estimators; sufficiency and completeness; Fisher information; uniformly most powerful tests; likelihood ratio tests; asymptotic inference; introduction to Bayesian inference.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: STAT7520 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • STAT 7630 - Applied Linear Models (3 Credit Hours)


    This course will cover simple linear regresssion with extension to multiple linear regression models including model selection, validation, diagnostics and remedial measures. Additionally, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), multiple treatment comparisons, factorial ANOVA, randomized complete-block designs, analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), ANOVA with unbalanced data, fixed-/random-/mixed-effect models, repeated-measures designs, and nested designs. SAS will be used for applying these methods to biomedical data.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: STAT7110 >= C and STAT8510 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • STAT 7640 - Generalized Linear Models I (3 Credit Hours)


    Fitting of generalized linear models, diagnostics, contingency tables, categorical data analysis, measures of agreement, asymptotic theory, overdispersion, quasi-likelihood, multicategorical responses, estimating equations, generalized linear mixed models.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: STAT7620 >= C and STAT7630 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • STAT 7650 - Introduction to Stochastic Processes (3 Credit Hours)


    Finite probability models, Markov chains, martingales, random walk, Possion processes, model elements of renewal and reliability theory, Brownian motion, stochastic differential equations.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: STAT7520 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • STAT 7670 - Modern Methods of Multivariate Analysis (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is designed as a first course in multivariate analysis, with emphasis on learning theoretical concepts and corresponding analytical tools in R. Topics to be covered include: discrete and continuous multivariate distributions, MANOVA, multivariate multiple regression, principal component analysis, discriminant analysis, canonical correlation analysis, dimension reduction methods such as multidimensional scaling and stochastic neighborhood embedding, data visualization, Gaussian graphical models and high dimensional inference. Upon successful completion of the course, the students will have sufficient practical knowledge for analyzing any multivariate data set. In this course, topics relevant to modern day problems in big data analysis are discussed and the multivariate tools necessary to tackle them are discussed.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: STAT7110 >= C and STAT7630 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • STAT 7720 - Survival Analysis (3 Credit Hours)


    This course offers an introduction to the analysis of observed times to events, e.g., times to death (survival times). The course focuses on methods of regression generalized to the case of censored survival data. Regression models studied include non-parametric (Kaplan-Meier), semi-parametric (Cox’s PH Model), and parametric regression models (Exponential, Weibull, Log-Logistic, & others). Other topics covered include model development, model adequacy, extensions to the Cox PH model, recurrent event models and frailty models.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: STAT7620 >= C and STAT7630 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • STAT 7740 - Design and Analysis of Clinical Trials (3 Credit Hours)


    This course will address advanced statistical techniques used in the design and analysis of both clinical and sequential trials.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: STAT7630 >= C and STAT7130 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • STAT 7750 - Introduction to Genetic Analysis (3 Credit Hours)


    In addition to providing a basic introduction to genetics, this course also aims to connect fundamental principles of biology and genetics, and evolution to mathematical and statistical models used in genetic research. This course is a prerequisite for more advanced courses in statistical and population genetics (e.g. genetic analysis laboratory, statistical aspects of human population genetics, genetics in epidemiology, and theoretical basis of genetic analysis). By the end of the course, students are expected to have acquired a genetics vocabulary, to be familiar with single locus and multilocus inheritance, to have a broad understanding of the different types of genetic variation and how each could contribute to phenotypic variation in heritable traits, and most importantly, to have a basic understanding of how any of these concepts could be quantified in statistical and/or mathematical models. The course format will consist of lectures, discussions, and homework assignments.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • STAT 7850 - Omics Data Analysis (3 Credit Hours)


    This course will cover quality assessment and normalization of arrays; Summarization of various array-based assays: CGH, ChIP and methylation; Issues for high-throughput sequencing data; Tests of significance and multiple comparisons; Multivariate analysis of pathways and GO functional groups.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: STAT8510 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • STAT 7870 - Biostatistical Consulting in Research (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is designed for student to gain practical experience in integration of statistical theory and application in current research, systematic formulation of research problems, data formatting, data collection, study design, data analysis, and interpretation and communication of results.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: STAT7620 >= C and STAT7630 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • STAT 7880 - Special Topics (1 TO 3 Credit Hours)


    This course is designed to cover special topics in theory and methods of Biostatistics that are not covered in regular courses. The topics will depend on the research interests of the instructor and the students. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • STAT 7910 - Biostatistical Consulting Project (1 TO 12 Credit Hours)


    Required course for Master of Science students who choose the Non-Thesis Option. Consists of one or more consulting project write-up(s), directed by a Biostatistics faculty member. A formal oral presentation is required at the conclusion of the consulting project(s).


    Other Contact Hours: 1 TO 12

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Schedule Type: Thesis


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  • STAT 7920 - Thesis Research (1 TO 12 Credit Hours)


    Prerequisite: Consent of Major Advisor. The thesis project for the MS program will be for two types: (i) use of established but state-of-the-art statistical tools to analyze and report on collected data sets; or (ii) a rigorous review of statistical literature, possibly involving a small amount of methodological research, that has potential use in complex biomedical data analysis.


    Other Contact Hours: 1 TO 12

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Thesis


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  • STAT 8150 - Advanced Genomic Data Analysis (3 Credit Hours)


    Statistical methods for describing variation in qualitative and quantitative (disease) traits, including decomposition of trait variation into components representing genes, environment and gene-environment interaction. Topics include transmission of genes in populations, heritability, polygenic and multi-factorial traits, complex segregations analysis, methods of mapping and characterizing simple and complex trait loci, pedigree analysis, variance components estimation, likelihood based and Bayesian interval mapping, epistasis, and use of public domain genetic analysis software.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: STAT7640 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • STAT 8160 - Analysis of Clustered and Correlated Data (3 Credit Hours)


    Advanced topics in the analysis of clustered and correlated data, including correlation analysis, tests of correlation and covariance structure, repeated measures analysis, measures of agreement, and cluster-randomized trials. Instruction will be given in the proper use of software to carry out the analyses. Emphasis will be placed on methods and models most useful in clinical research.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: STAT7630 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • STAT 8231 - Nonparametric and Robust Statistical Methods (3 Credit Hours)


    Non-parametric statistical methods, including rank-based methods for testing location and dispersion for one-, two-, and more than two-sample designs, as well as non-parametric measures of association; robust estimation methods, with emphasis on robust analogs of the mean, standard deviation, and third-moment skewness. Students will be introduced to non-parametric resampling techniques (bootstrapping and permutation methods), which will be used with robust estimation to test hypotheses. Extensive use of computer-intensive estimation and hypothesis testing procedures.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: STAT7620 >= C and DATS8170 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • STAT 8270 - Computational Genomics and Proteomics (3 Credit Hours)


    Computational inference and visualization approaches for high-thoughput data from genomics and proteomics. Topics include an introduction to high-thoughput experimental data, experiment planning, data normalization, data representation, clustering, classification, approaches for detecting differential expression, hierarchical Bayesian models, Gayesian variable selection, other computational approaches to variable selection, statistical network models, and statistical metrics for model validation.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: STAT7640 >= C and STAT9170 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • STAT 8890 - Readings and Research (1 TO 12 Credit Hours)


    This course consists of readings and research in the current biostatistical literature, advanced topics in biostatistical theory and methods, and a supervised research project which will potentially lead to publications and/or presentations. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and Permission of Major Advisor.


    Other Contact Hours: 1 TO 12

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Independent Study


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  • STAT 8910 - Biostatistical Consulting Project 1 TO 12


    Required course for Master of Science students who choose the Non-Thesis Option. Consists of one or more consulting project write-up(s), directed by a Biostatistics faculty member. A formal oral presentation is required at the conclusion of the consulting project(s).


    Other Contact Hours: 1 TO 12

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Schedule Type: Thesis


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  • STAT 8920 - Thesis Research 1 TO 12


    Prerequisite: Consent of Major Advisor. The thesis project for the MS program will be for two types: (i) use of established but state-of-the-art statistical tools to analyze and report on collected data sets; or (ii) a rigorous review of statistical literature, possibly involving a small amount of methodological research, that has potential use in complex biomedical data analysis.


    Other Contact Hours: 1 TO 12

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Thesis


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  • STAT 9120 - Theory of Linear Models (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is a study of the general linear statistical model. Topics include the analysis of linear models in univariate data, distributions of quadratic forms, full rank linear models and fixed effect models of less that full rank. Both balanced and unbalanced random and mixed models will also be covered.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: STAT8630 and STAT8620
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • STAT 9140 - Generalized Linear Models II (3 Credit Hours)


    Fitting of Bayesian generalized linear models, contingency tables, and survival models, model reduction techniques, clustered and longitudinal data with vector-valued responses, homogeneity tests, measures of similarity.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: STAT8640
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • STAT 9220 - Advanced Statistical Inference (3 Credit Hours)


    Families of models, likelihood, sufficiency, significance tests, composite null and alternative hypotheses, similar regions, invariant test, interval estimation, point estimation, bias and variance, Cramer-Rao inequality, asymptotic theory, large-sample inference, likelihood ratio test, score test, Wald’s test.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: STAT8620
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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