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SOC 374 - Social Conflict and Negotiation
Credits: 3
This course will explore social science theory and practice as it relates to social conflict and negotiation in a variety of situations. Students will gain an understanding of the theoretical frameworks for social conflict and negotiation, and learn to apply theory to not only minimize the dysfunctions of conflict but also facilitate the constructive functions of conflict in their everyday lives.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: ORGL/PSYC-374
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, SOC-101, or SOC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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SOC 381 - Urbanism and the Built Environment
Credits: Three (3)
This course analyzes major trends of urbanization, emphasizing the social problems of modern urban society.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: SOC-101 or SOC-202H; Minimum Grade C-
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SOC 382 - Social Class in Society
Credits: Three (3)
This course surveys various social theories that attempt to understand the role and occurrence of social inequality within societies. It also examines the dynamics of social stratification within society. Particular attention is paid to the influence of social class position on human behavior, attitudes, and individual life chances.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: SOC-101 or SOC-202H; Minimum Grade C-
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SOC 385 - Exploring Race & Ethnicity in America
Credits: Three (3)
This course is an in-depth survey of the major racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. Among groups considered are African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, Asian- Americans, and European minorities.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: SOC-101 or SOC-202H; Minimum Grade C-
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SOC 397 - Special Studies
Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: SOC-101 or SOC-202H; Minimum Grade C-
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SOC 401 - Durkheim, Marx, & Weber: Traditions in Sociological Thought
Credits: Three (3)
This course surveys the foundations of sociological theory and its contributions to social analysis. Consideration is given to the historical social and intellectual contexts of sociological theory development as well as the distinction in macro and micro theorizing.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: SOC-101 or SOC-202H; Minimum Grade C-
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SOC 405 - Domestic and International Terrorism
Credits: Three (3)
This course surveys perspectives pertaining to the etiology of terrorism at both the domestic and international level. Study of the various tactics used by identified terrorist groups is explored. In addition, the techniques of counterterrorism are assessed.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: CRIM/PSCI-405
Prerequisite: PSCI-110, SOC-101, or SOC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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SOC 454 - Gender and Crime
Credits: Three (3)
This course explores variation in offending and victimization across the genders. Specific attention will be paid to theories that attempt to explain why such variation exists and such patterns change over time.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: CRIM/WGS-454
Prerequisite: SOC-101 or SOC-202H; Minimum Grade C-
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SOC 461 - Social Work Policy
Credits: Three (3)
The societal context which shapes the nature of social work practice and the well being of people is seen as the result of countless choices which constitute social policy. The study of social policy and its resultant social welfare system is therefore viewed as a study of the choices which a society makes in satisfying human needs, pursuing social justice, and attaining human goals.This course examines social policy within the context of its historical development and its current functions within contemporary society, and introduces students to the relationship between social policy and social work practice. The course examines the substance of policy choices, the values and beliefs that underlie these choices, the political processes through which the choices are made, and the potential roles of social workers in that process.
Note: Admission to SLU MSW Bridge Program is required prior to registration.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: SOSC-242 and SOSC-341
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SOC 462 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Credits: Three (3)
This course is designed to introduce the student to theories, bodies of knowledge, and perspectives which provide critical insight into the behavior of individuals and the dynamics of social systems that are consonant with the person in environment definition of social work. The systems approach, symbolic interaction, social constructionism, and life cycle theory serve as the major theoretical perspectives employed to analyze interaction in the system levels through time.The system levels identified as having the greatest salience for social work are the individual, family, group, organization, and community. The critical perspective is used to intergrate theories and knowledge within the value and social justice orientation of social work
Note: Admission to SLU MSW Bridge Program is required prior to registration.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: SOSC-242 and SOSC-341
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SOC 463 - Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups
Credits: Three (3)
This course prepares students to apply a generalist perspective and systems framework to direct social work practice with individuals, families, and groups. The starting point is recognition that effective and efficient helping is based on a professional relationship characterized by mutuality, collaboration, and respect. Students learn to integrate knowledge, values, and skills to promote and enhance the well-being of clients and client systems. This course emphasizes the basics of communication, interviewing, relationship building and professional use of self, skills essential to effective social work assessment, intervention and evaluation. Approaches and skills for practice with clients from differing social, cultural, racial, religious, spiritual, and class backgrounds are highlighted throughout the course.
Note: Admission to SLU MSW Bridge Program is required prior to registration.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: SOSC-242 and SOSC-341
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SOC 464 - Social Work Practice with Communities and Organizations
Credits: Three (3)
This course prepares students to apply a generalist perspective and systems framework to social work practice with communities and organizations as well as task/problem-solving groups within larger systems and settings. Students learn to integrate social work values, knowledge, and skills within an ecological framework for planned change with a particular focus on indirect/macro social work practice with populations of special concern to social work. Of special concern are groups experiencing social and economic injustices based on racial, cultural, class, age, religious/spiritual, gender, sexual orientation, and disability characteristics.
Note: Admission to SLU MSW Bridge Program is required prior to registration.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: SOSC-242 and SOSC-341
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SOC 472 - Understanding Organizational Behavior
Credits: Three (3)
Organizational behavior is the scientific study of how people think, feel, and behave in and around organizations. It is an interdisciplinary field of study that integrates knowledge from psychology, sociology, and organizational sciences. The purpose of this course is to examine the foundational theories in organizational behavior and their application for the purpose of improving organization effectiveness and individual well-being.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: ORGL-472, PSYC-472
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, SOC-101, or SOC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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SOC 473 - Group Dynamics
Credits: Three (3)
This course focuses on the scientific study of sociological and psychological processes in groups. We will explore the theoretical explanations for group processes and the practical application of theory into groups. Topics include but are not limited to theoretical perspectives in group dynamics, group formation and development, structure of groups, group processes, and team effectiveness.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: ORGL-473, PSYC-473
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, SOC-101, or SOC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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SOC 485 - Race, Ethnicity and Crime
Credits: Three (3)
This course examines the interrelationship of race/ethnicity and criminal victimization/offending. In-depth consideration will be given to the issue of hate-crimes, racial profiling, wrongful convictions and disparities in sentencing.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: CRIM-485
Prerequisite: SOC-101 or SOC-202H; Minimum Grade C-
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SOC 490 - Social Service in St. Louis
Credits: Three (3)
This course is designed to give students an introduction to the vast network of social service agencies and community mental health providers in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. The course includes site visits to various agencies and discussions with representative social service practitioners from programs in chemical and drug dependency, community corrections and crime prevention, crisis intervention, domestic violence, mental health, and other human service areas.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: PSYC-490
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, SOC-101, or SOC-202H; Junior or Senior Status
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SOC 495 - Internship
Credits: Three (3)
This course is designed as a culminating experience to integrate theory and practice in the context of an approved field-based experience under the supervision of the course instructor. Practicum requires completion of 150 clock hours on site along with coursework relevant to the student’s field experience.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: PSYC-495, ORGL-495
Prerequisite: SOC-101, SOC-202H, PSYC-101, PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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SOC 496 - Independent Study
Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
Junior- or senior-level students may design and conduct an independent study project in a field of their interest under the direction of a faculty adviser.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: SOC-101 or SOC-202H; Minimum Grade C-
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SOC 497 - Special Studies
Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: SOC-101 or SOC-202H,
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SOSC 240 - Critical Thinking in Social Science
Credits: 3
This course explores the importance of scientific critical thinking and ethics as they relate to advancing scientific knowledge, understanding, and application of knowledge in the Social Sciences. Students will develop a firm theoretical and scientific background related to scientific critical thinking and values in the Social Sciences to become critical thinkers within their disciplines.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, SOC-101, or SOC-202H
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SOSC 242 - Research Methods
Credits: 3
This course introduces the process of scientific research in the social and behavioral sciences and the fundamental role research methodology plays in our understanding of human behavior and social affairs. Students will explore the principles, ethics, and methods of social science research (correlational research, observational and survey methods, experimental and quasi-experimental design, variable control, secondary data analysis, and interpretation of results). Students will become familiar with the ways social scientists communicate their research to other scientists by writing a formal research paper.
Note: SOSC 242 replaces PSYC 342, SOC 342, and CRIM 342.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: SOSC-240
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SOSC 245 - Research Design
Credits: 6
This course examines the process of scientific research in the social and behavioral sciences and the fundamental role research methodology plays in our understanding of human behavior and social affairs. Students explore the principles, ethics, and methods of social science research (correlational research, observational and survey methods, experimental and quasi-experimental design, variable control, secondary data analysis, and interpretation of results). Students formulate an original research question, develop hypotheses related to that question, and create a proper and detailed methodological strategy for investigation. Students learn how to synthesize existing research literature into a research proposal and develop an understanding of the formal writing processes used by social science researchers.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: SOSC-243 & SOSC-244
Prerequisite: SOSC-240
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SOSC 480 - Senior Seminar
Credits: Three (3)
This course is the culminating, capstone experience in the social science curriculum. Students will review and discuss their course of study and its application beyond graduation. Students will work with a social science faculty member toward the completion of a research project intended to explore an area of interest in the student’s field of study.
Note: Successful completion of Senior Seminar is achieved upon completion of the student project.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: SOSC-341 and one of the options below
SOSC-242, SOSC-245, or SOSC-243 and SOSC-244
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SOSC 485 - Senior Project
Credits: 6
This course is the culminating, capstone experience in the social science curriculum. Students will review and discuss their course of study and its application beyond graduation. Students will work with a social science faculty member conducting and completing a research project exploring an area of interest in the student’s field of study. This will include data collection, analysis, a written paper adhering to APA standards, and a presentation.
Note: A passing grade cannot be achieved without completion of the research project.
Note: This course replaces SOSC-481 and SOSC-482 (no longer offered)
General Education Area: Social Science
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: SOSC-242 or SOSC-244 or SOSC-245; SOSC-341;Minimum grades of C-; Senior Status
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SOSC 495 - Internship
Credits: Three (3)
This course is designed as a culminating experience to integrate theory and practice in the context of an approved field-based experience under the supervision of the course instructor. The internship requires the completion of 135 clock hours on site along with coursework relevant to the student’s field experience.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, SOC-101, or SOC-202H; Junior or Senior Status
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SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I
Credits: Three (3)
This course introduces the structures of Spanish with emphasis on speaking, listening, and writing skills.
General Education Area: Foreign Language
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SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish II
Credits: Three (3)
This course further develops skills in speaking and writing Spanish. Students are introduced to Spanish fiction and non-fiction.
General Education Area: Foreign Language
Prerequisite: SPAN-101; Minimum grade C-
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SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I
Credits: Three (3)
A continued development of all language skills, this course emphasizes reading and discussion of fiction and non- fiction. Conducted in Spanish.
General Education Area: Foreign Language
Prerequisite: SPAN-102
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SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II
Credits: Three (3)
A continued development of all language skills, this course includes reading and discussion of fiction and non-fiction. Conducted in Spanish.
General Education Area: Foreign Language
Prerequisite: SPAN-101; Minimum grade C-
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SPAN 205 - Spanish For The Health Professions
Credits: Three (3)
This class is designed for those who want to practice speaking Spanish with a focus on healthcare. There will be dialogues, readings, and other activities to help students develop conversational skills that will be useful not only for volunteers going to a Spanish speaking country but for those assisting Hispanic patients in the U.S.
General Education Area: Foreign Language
Prerequisite: SPAN-102
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SPAN 209 - Hispanic Presence in The United States
Credits: Three (3)
This course introduces students to the history, culture, and literature of Hispanics in the United States. The course is taught in English.
General Education Area: Foreign Language
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SPAN 297 - Special Studies
Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty.For more information and a listing of current offerings, please see additional descriptions at www.maryville.edu/specialstudies.
General Education Area: Foreign Language
Prerequisite: SPAN-101
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SPAN 301 - Advanced Spanish I
Credits: Three (3)
General Education Area: Foreign Language
Prerequisite: SPAN-202
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SPAN 302 - Advanced Spanish II
Credits: Three (3)
A continued development of language skills in reading, writing, and speaking. In this class students read and discuss Spanish literature
General Education Area: Foreign Language
Prerequisite: SPAN-301; Minimum grade C
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SPAN 303 - Advanced Spanish Conversation I
Credits: 3
The main goal of this course is to build students’ oral proficiency while at the same time increase their appreciation of Hispanic culture and awareness of controversial or challenging issues to Latino communities in the U.S. and throughout the Hispanic world. Students’ pronunciation and conversational skills will improve through active participation in discussions, debates, and oral presentations in class. This course will provide students with a content-based approach to communication in Spanish which will result in a more fluent oral language production. Even though the emphasis in this course will be in oral proficiency and pronunciation, we will nonetheless cover some of the more problematic aspects of Spanish grammar for English speakers in a contextualized manner.
Prerequisite: SPAN-202 or Instructor Permission
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SPAN 497 - Special Studies
Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty. For more information and a listing of current offerings, please see additional descriptons at www.maryville.edu/specialstudies.
General Education Area: Foreign Language
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SPAN 499 - International/ Spanish Language Internship
Credits: Three (3) to Six (6)
This course gives students the opportunity to develop their Spanish language proficiency and their awareness of Hispanic culture. Students who study abroad may intern with an organization in the guest country. Students remaining in St. Louis may intern with local firms and organizations that are involved with Hispanic business, education, or culture.
General Education Area: Foreign Language
Prerequisite: Approval-of and Humanities of Program Director
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SPCH 110 - Oral Communication
Credits: Three (3)
This course surveys communication principles and types. The major goal is the development of skills in public speaking. Emphasis is placed on speech organization, audience analysis, and delivery.
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SPLP 510 - Speech Sound Disorders
Credits: Three (3)
Participants will work on the etiologies and characteristics of phonological disorders. Specific types of disorders will be studied along with methods of assessment and treatment for these disorders.
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SPLP 520 - Assessment and Differential Diagnosis
Credits: Three (3)
Participants will learn diagnostic processes in the field of communication sciences and disorders. This course will include theoretical foundations of assessment as well as clinical application. Students will identify appropriate assessments, practice giving formal and informal assessments, and participate in diagnostic clinical evaluations.
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SPLP 530 - Acquired Disorders of Language and Cognition
Credits: Three (3)
Participants will learn etiologies, characteristics, assessment strategies, and intervention techniques for effective treatment of neurologically based language and cognitive disorders, such as aphasia, dementia, right hemisphere impairment, and traumatic brain injury.
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SPLP 540 - Practicum I
Credits: Three (3)
Participants will apply skills learned in academic coursework to this clinical practicum. Direct client contact is required, and participants will be supervised by speech-language pathologists with their clinical certification (CCC-SLP). Participants will be responsible for all aspects of their client’s treatment including planning, treating, communicating with the client and the client’s family, and report-writing.
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SPLP 550 - Language Disorders in Children
Credits: Three (3)
Participants will learn strategies for diagnosing and treating children with language disorders from birth through adolescence. Characteristics and etiologies of these disorders developmental and acquired language disorders will be discussed.
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SPLP 560 - Research Methods and Evidence Based Practice
Credits: Three (3)
This course will prepare participants to become critical consumers of speech-language pathology research. Participants will learn how to apply concepts presented in research studies to clinical practice in order to meet evidence-based practice guidelines. In addition, participants will learn about research design and analysis to prepare them clinical research.
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SPLP 570 - Motor Speech Disorders
Credits: Three (3)
Participants will develop a thorough understanding of the etiologies of motor speech disorders, such as cerebral palsy and Lou Gehrig’s Disease, and the speech disorders they may experience, such as dysarthria and apraxia. Participants will learn and practice assessment and treatment strategies to help clients in this challenging population across the lifespan.
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SPLP 575 - Practicum II
Credits: Three (3)
Participants will apply skills learned in academic coursework to this clinical practicum. Direct client contact is required, and participants will be supervised by speech-language pathologists with their clinical certification (CCC-SLP). Participants will be responsible for all aspects of their client’s treatment including planning, treating, communicating with the client and the client’s family, and report-writing.
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SPLP 580 - Practicum III
Credits: Three (3)
Participants will apply skills learned in academic coursework to this clinical practicum. Direct client contact is required, and participants will be supervised by speech-language pathologists with their clinical certification (CCC-SLP). Participants will be responsible for all aspects of their client’s treatment including planning, treating, communicating with the client and the client’s family, and report-writing.
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SPLP 590 - Language and Literacy for Speech Language Pathology
Credits: Three (3)
Participants will learn how language and literacy are intertwined and the role of the speech-language pathologist in assessing and treating patients with literacy disorders including students with dyslexia and English Language Learners.
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SPLP 595 - Voice & Fluency Disorders
Credits: Three (3)
Participants will study the anatomy and physiology related to voice and fluency disorders and in-depth assessment and treatment strategies in order to work with members of these client populations across the lifespan.
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SPLP 600 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Credits: Two (2)
This course provides participants with an in-depth understanding of assessment and treatment of clients who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), such as pointing to pictures and communication devices with voice output. Hands-on practice will be provided to prepare participants to work with clients in this population across the lifespan.
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SPLP 610 - Professional Issues I: Ethics and Standards
Credits: One (1)
Participants in this course will learn about the administrative, legal, and ethical issues in the field of speech-language pathology, such as ethical and professional behavior, national certification and professional organizations. Participants will also demonstrate the ASHA standards necessary for becoming certified speech-language pathologists. Demonstration may include case studies, practice tests, and learning strategies.
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SPLP 620 - Dysphagia
Credits: Three (3)
Participants will learn etiologies, assessment, and treatment for individuals with feeding and swallowing disorders in both pediatric and adult populations. Anatomy and physiology for normal and disordered swallowing will be examined. Diagnostic procedures including modified barium swallow (MBS) studies and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) will be included.
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SPLP 630 - Special Populations: Autism and Craniofacial Anamolies
Credits: Three (3)
Special Populations in Communication Disorders is designed to present information regarding less prevalent disorders in speech-language pathology. These disorders include cleft palate, autism, chromosome disorders, etc. Material covered will include etiologies & characteristics, evaluation instruments and procedures, characteristics, interpreting, integrating, and synthesizing test results, history, and other behavioral observations to develop diagnoses, completing administrative and reporting functions necessary to support evaluation, referring individuals to appropriate service providers, interprofessional collaboration, evidence based practice techniques, and current trends within the field of speech-language pathology and medicine.
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SPLP 650 - Professional Issues II: Ethics and Career Planning
Credits: One (1)
Participants in this course will learn about the administrative, legal, and ethical issues in the field of speech-language pathology, such as funding and billing issues, ethical and professional behavior, state licensing, national certification, specialty recognition certifications, professional organizations, resumes, professional portfolios, and interviewing in order to prepare participants to begin their careers in this field.
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SPLP 660 - Multicultural Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Credits: Two (2)
Participants will learn how cultural and linguistic diversity affect the assessment and treatment of speech-language pathology clients. Participants will also learn about other cultures and will develop intercultural communication competence to prepare them for working with clients and co-workers from diverse backgrounds.
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SPLP 670 - School Externship
Credits: Six (6)
Participants will provide speech and language assessment and intervention services in a school or pediatric setting under the supervision of a CCC-SLP credentialed speech pathologist who is employed by the facility. University faculty or clinical staff will monitor the participant’s progress.
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SPLP 680 - Medical Externship
Credits: Six (6)
Participants will provide speech and language assessment and intervention services in a hospital, skilled nursing, or other medical setting under the supervision of a CCC-SLP credentialed speech pathologist who is employed by the facility. University faculty or clinical staff will monitor the participant’s progress.
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SPLP 695 - Reading in Communication Disorders
Credits: Three (3)
Participants in this seminar will work on reading and analyzing recent research in the field of speech-language pathology on specific topics in order to inform their assessment and treatment practices. This is an elective class.
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SPTM 210 - Sport Business Management
Credits: Three (3)
The course reviews the organizational and managerial foundations of sports management. Both professional and amateur sports industries are considered. The students will study a wide variety of issues related to production and distribution of sports. These include products, event and facility management, and sport communication.
Prerequisite: BUS-150 or Sophomore Status
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SPTM 250 - Rawlings Market Research and Development
Credits: Three (3)
This course will introduce research design, implementation, and analysis of research within the field of sport business. Through applied research, both qualitative and quantitative methodologies will be explored. Specifically, the student will work with Rawlings Sporting Goods on requested research projects and be responsible for travel to attend sporting events and collect data. As students collect data for actual events, they will acquire the concepts and skills to commence a research study.
Prerequisite: SPTM-210 and ISYS-100
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SPTM 300 - Missouri Valley Conference Sport Event and Facility Management
Credits: Three (3)
This course examines the competencies needed to successfully manage sporting events and facilities. Students will learn the legal, financial and organizational considerations needed to plan, implement and evaluate sporting events and manage multi-purpose venues. Students will integrate theory with practice through participation in a local sporting event such as a championship, tournament or marketing event.
Prerequisite: SPTM-210
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SPTM 375 - Corporate Sponsorship
Credits: Three (3)
This course will focus on the sale, development and activation of sponsorship contracts in the business of Sport. The students will get an in-depth look into building Sponsorship Sales proposals as well as detailed information related to pricing. Those items include, but are not limited to: Valuation, Cost per Exposure, Market Segmentation, Strategy and Communication. The students will get hands-on experience in implementing and executing the Sponsorship contracts from the service side of sponsorship as well as contract fulfillment.
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SPTM 380 - Legal Aspects of Sport Business Mgmt
Credits: Three (3)
This course examines the United States legal system as it pertains to sports businesses and organizations. Using a managerial perspective, students will learn to identify important legal issues and to design organizational policies that comply with relevant rules and laws. Issues pertaining to human resource management, governance and operations management will be explored.
Prerequisite: BUS-280
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SPTM 385 - Sport Promotions
Credits: Three (3)
This course highlights aspects of promotions and its integration into the sport business industry. Students will learn how to develop, implement, measure, analyze and fulfill sport promotions. Students in the course will learn to use a variety of avenues to fulfill the goals of the project while adhering to a budget.
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SPTM 402 - Sport Business Data Analytics Model Building & Probability
Credits: Three (3)
This course will build the students skills in, linear regression, modeling, and probability. While developing advanced skills in excel and elasticity.
Note: Online students only
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SPTM 415 - Sport Marketing
Credits: Three (3)
This course introduces the concepts and theories that are unique to sports marketing and applies the basic principles of marketing to the sport industry. Students will develop a strategic framework to assist in sport marketing decisions. Product development, promotional mix, pricing and distribution will be discussed in detail.
Prerequisite: MKT-360
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SPTM 416 - Results Centered Selling I
Credits: Three (3)
Note: Online students only
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SPTM 417 - Results Centered Selling II
Credits: Three (3)
Note: Online students only
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SPTM 418 - Results Centered Selling III
Credits: Three (3)
Note: Online students only
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SPTM 419 - Results Centered Selling IV
Credits: Three (3)
Note: Online students only
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SPTM 420 - Sport Finance
Credits: Three (3)
This course explores contemporary examples from marketing sponsorship, facility construction and sport law to illustrate the crucial role that money plays in any sport business. Emphasis is placed on understanding how the receipt, disbursement and utilization of funds can foster future growth in the sport businesses. The course will deal with such issues as sport financial analysis, capital structuring and capital budgeting, profitable distribution systems and the management of financial risk.
Cross-listed: FIN-420
Prerequisite: FIN-312
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SPTM 427 - Selling Practice I - Game Face Selling in the Business of Sport
Credits: Three (3)
In the Results-Centered Sales Track of the Rawlings Sport Business Management program, this course introduces students to the seven skills to a successful sale, taking them through the relationship-building aspects of the sales cycle. Students learn how to apply the results-centered sales approach to each aspect of the sale from building trust with a customer to anticipating and resolving concerns. Students practice listening, assessing and tailoring, and determining true versus false concerns. Practical applications and case analyses, including analysis of “the lost customer”, will play a large role in student learning.
Prerequisite: SPTM 426
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SPTM 428 - Selling in Sports - Customer-Relationship Management
Credits: Three (3)
In the Results-Centered Selling Track of the Rawlings Sport Business Management program, this course further examines the role of sales in the sports industry. Through focused training and genuine inquiry, students will learn how to impact the growth and development of revenue for a client and identify how to deliver the results they have identified. Topics include customer-relationship management (CRM), including CRM tools and lessons learned from CRM in the industry.
Prerequisite: SPTM 427
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SPTM 429 - Selling Practice II - Game Face Selling in the Business of Sport
Credits: Three (3)
In the Results-Centered Selling Track of the Rawlings Sport Business Management program, this course continues to take students through the seven skills to a successful sale with a concentration on connecting and renewing customers for future business. Students will then apply the knowledge gained through their study of sports business management to evaluate the sales strategies of an organization in order to make recommendations for improvement. Participatory observation, critical thinking, and discussion will play a large role in student learning.
Prerequisite: SPTM 428
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SPTM 445 - “Rawlings”; Advanced Application of Sport Business
Credits: Three (3)
This course focuses on ethical problems in sports as well as current issues. These issues include government involvement in support of sports, the role of sports in society, the globalization of sports, and the technological advancements in the industry. This course will be instructed in collaboration with Rawlings Sporting Goods Company.
Cross-listed: MGMT-445
Prerequisite: MGMT-410 or SPTM-410
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SPTM 499 - Sport Management Internshp
Credits: One (1) to Six (6)
Prerequisite: Program Director’s Approval (following completion of other SPTM core requirements)
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SPTM 615 - Survey Sport and Entertainment Management
Credits: Three (3)
This course will examine the contemporary issues and trends impacting sport andamp; entertainment business administration from a historical perspective to future trends in the industry. This course utilizes in-depth problem solving instruction and fosters critical thinking on a variety of contemporary issues in the sport andamp; entertainment industry. Topics that will be covered in the course: Sport associations and governing bodies (NCAA, NAIA, MLB, NBA, MLS, NFL, IOC), The Olympic Movement, Issues /trends relating to NCAA legislation, conference realignment, NCAA reform, Issues/trends relating to ticketing, free agency, collective bargaining, revenue-sharing, salary caps, luxury taxes, and government subsidization of stadiums.
Prerequisite: MGMT-647
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SPTM 620 - Economics of Sport and Entertainment Management
Credits: Three (3)
This course explores topics as they relate to fiscal and budgetary control of public and private organizations. Included are: forms of ownership, taxation, financial analysis, feasibility studies, economic impact studies, and insurance considerations. The course also analyzes business aspects of sport andamp; entertainment industries from a collaborative perspective.
Prerequisite: ECON-620
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SPTM 675 - Product Development for Sport and Entertainment Management
Credits: Three (3)
The objective of this course is to familiarize students with applications of relatively recent new product planning techniques. The course will emphasize use of market research data and marketing models for new product development and management. The main topics to be covered in this class are: product design, test marketing, product positioning, market segmentation, market share estimation, product packaging, advertising testing and promotion, brand equity, and global product planning.
Prerequisite: MKT-660
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SPTM 680 - Sponsorship and Promotion of Sport and Entertainment Management
Credits: Three (3)
This course will concentrate on the sponsorship andamp; promotion elements in marketing. The sponsorship andamp; promotions mix will help students to gain an understanding and appreciation of the more encompassing elements of marketing through sponsorship. There will be in-depth study of advanced sponsorship andamp; promotion management issues including negotiation strategies, developing and maintaining long-term corporate customer relationships, alternative strategies, international sales strategies and national account management.
Prerequisite: MKT-660
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SRLM 150 - Introduction to Gerontology
Credits: 3.0
This course provides a multidisciplinary perspective of the biological, psychological and sociocultural aspects of aging. An overview of the issues that significantly impact the older adult, their family and society is presented. The demographics profile of America’s older adult serves as a basis for explaining issues related to physical and mental health changes, role transitions, care and living arrangements for the older adult.
Cross-listed: HEPR-150
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SRLM 197 - Aging & Physiological Adaptation
Credits: 3.00
Knowledge of normal and abnormal age-related change is essential to professional practice in many disciplines. This course explores the processes of aging, using several theoretical frameworks and practice models to promote understanding of the biophysical and psychosocial domains of the aged person. Strategy and intervention toward health promotion is emphasized.
Cross-listed: HEPR-197
Prerequisite: SRLM-150
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SRLM 212 - Assisted Living Housing Mgmt
Credits: 3.00
This course provides an overview of the senior services industry and the different forms of senior health care and living services. Students will learn about the day-to-day management of assisted-living communities, including resident care, operations, funding, staffing, successful marketing and community relations. Students will also examine the future of the industry and approaches to creating next generation of assisted-living services.
Prerequisite: HCPM-102, SRLM-150
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SRLM 220 - Long Term Care Administration
Credits: 3
This course provides students with a foundation in nursing home administration with emphasis on operations management, environment, finance/reimbursement, care delivery and other topics related to the long term care clients and the greater community.
Prerequisite: HCPM-102
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SRLM 242 - Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
Credits: 3.00
The behavioral, affective, cognitive, physiological and causative theories of delirium and dementia are presented. The assessment of individuals with cognitive impairment and interventions for the related disorders are discussed. The course also examines the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease on the total family functioning. The impact of this disease on the physical, emotional and social health of the caregiver is explored. Caregiver burden is defined and ways of assisting the caregiver are outlined.
Cross-listed: HEPR-242
Prerequisite: SRLM-150 or HEPR-150
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SRLM 340 - Politics and Policy of Care of the Aging
Credits: 3.00
This course examines legal, regulatory and policy issues as well as resulting financing options associated with senior housing and care.
Prerequisite: SRLM-212, and SRLM-150 or HEPR-150
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SRLM 420 - Long Term Care Laws & Regulations
Credits: 3
The student will learn the history and current state of long-term care regulations and the dynamics that led to their implementation. The class will focus on the CMS State Operations Manual, OSHA, Life Safety Code, malpractice trends, end-of-life issues, and other laws and regulations that govern long-term care.
Prerequisite: SRLM-212 or SRLM-220
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SUST 201 - Environmental Science and Health
Credits: Three
An introduction to the ecological principles that underlie environmental science and natural resource conversation, students examine the environment as the context for human activities; discussion of the human effects on ecosystems.
General Education Area: Natural Science
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SUST 210 - Earth Systems
Credits: Three (3)
This course uses an interdisciplinary approach to describe how the Earth operates as an interconnected, integrated system. Students will learn about the major components of the four spheres (atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere) and how each sphere connects with and influences the others. Economic and sociopolitical influences on the Earth’s systems will be discussed throughout.
General Education Area: Natural Science
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