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2018-2019 Academic Catalog (August 2018 - July 2019) 
    
2018-2019 Academic Catalog (August 2018 - July 2019) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Special Education

  
  • SPED 512 Reading Strategies for the Inclusive Content Classroom

    (3)
    Prerequisites:   and   
    This course emphasizes teaching and learning strategies designed to improve/enhance the reading and literacy skills of students with mild disabilities.  Topics will include response-to-intervention and differentiated instruction as it applies to reading in the inclusive content classroom.


(3)
  
  • SPED 515 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

    (3)
    This course introduces the student to the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  The course provides the candidate with knowledge of identification criteria, assessments, prevalence, potential causes, and related disorders.  Emphasis is placed on learning characteristics and effective strategies to prepare the candidate to teach an individual with autism in a variety of educational settings, including the content area classroom.


(3)
  
  • SPED 516 Methods for Teaching Students with Autism

    (3)
    Prerequisites:   
    This course provides the candidate with various strategies to teach and/or coordinate services for a student with Autism.  Activities include developing routines, collaborating with school staff and families, conducting a functional behavior plan which includes assessing, implementing, and evaluating effectiveness of strategies for behavior difficulties, and the development of strategies for social skills deficits, communication deficits, restricted repertoires, sensory issues, generalizations, engagement and transition.  A 25-hour clinical is required for this course.


(3)
  
  • SPED 517 ASD: Inclusion Strategies for General Education

    (3)
    Prerequisites: None
    This course introduces the student to the Asperger’s Syndrome.  The course provides the candidate with knowledge of identification criteria, assessments, prevalence, potential causes, and related disorders.  Emphasis is placed on learning characteristics and effective strategies to prepare the candidate to teach an individual with Aspergers in a variety of educational settings, including the regular classroom.


(3)
  
  • SPED 518 Positive Behavior Support (PBS)

    (3)
    Prerequisites: None
    This course introduces the student to Positive Behavior Support (PBS).  The course provides the candidate with knowledge of the origins of PBS, planning and assessment for PBS, PBS support practices and applications, and PBS at schools and communicating levels.  Emphasis is placed on effective strategies to prepare the candidate to teach in a variety of educational settings, ranging from full-time special education to the regular classroom.


(3)
  
  • SPED 525 Strategies for the Inclusive Mathematics Classroom

    (3)
    This course will focus on the effective principles for working with students with special learning needs who struggle with mathematics.  The course will provide instruction on the development of strategies to enhance achievement in developmentally appropriate topics in the five National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Content Standards (NCTM):  Number and Operations, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, and Data Analysis and Probability.


(3)
  
  • SPED 555 Advanced Methods/Strategies for Special Education

    (3)
    Prerequisites:   and   
    This course is designed to be an advanced study of instructional methods and strategies for teaching students with special learning needs in a variety of educational environments/settings.  Specific topics will include co-teaching models, differentiated instruction in the inclusive environment, strategy instruction models, etc.  Candidates will complete a course practicum in a variety of special education settings.  A 25-hour clinical is required for this course.


(3)
  
  • SPED 560 Action Research in Special Education

    (3)
    Prerequisites: EDUC 520   and completion of special education content (21 hrs.)
    The course provides a foundation for qualitative inquiry with a focus on case study research, ethnographic description, designing and conducting qualitative research in the special education environment.  The course includes analyzing data and reporting qualitative analysis.


(3)

Sport Management

  
  • SPT 210 Sport Ethics and Diversity

    (3)
    This course will provide an extensive examination of moral, ethical, and diversity issues in the administration and organization of sports and sports programs.


(3)
  
  • SPT 225 Sport Governance

    (3)
    The course will explore the theory and practice of sport organizations and their governance structure, functions,and membership requirements.  The rules and regulations of each sport governing body, current issues and trends for each governing body including:  high school, college, state, national, and international organizations.  (Amateur and Professional)


(3)
  
  • SPT 245 Recreation and Campus Sport Management

    (3)
    Managing campus facilities and operating intramural recreation sports on college and university campuses.  Knowledge of these diverse and complicated programs and facilities requires knowledge of operations, client services and industry standards.  This unique skill set is the basis of this course.


(3)
  
  • SPT 260 Practicum: Sophomore Level

    (3)
    .


(3)
  
  • SPT 300 Sport and Public Policy

    (3)
    Sports figures, events and organizations affect our society is vast, varied and sometimes unexpected ways. This course will help the student gain a broad-based understanding of how sports interface with public policy issues.  This class will examine some of the most compelling policy issues affecting the sports world from an interdisciplinary perspective.


(3)
  
  • SPT 325 Sport Fundraising

    (3)
    This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview for fund-raising, donor relations, non-profit, premium seating and ticket sales profession maximization.  Students will be introduced to basis terminology and concepts of fund-raising.  The course will give the students a better understanding of the essentials used in sports fund-raising.


(3)
  
  • SPT 360 Practicum: Junior Level

    (3)
    .


(3)
  
  • SPT 425 Sport Facilities and Operations Management

    (3)
    This course will provide a practical approach to facility planning and operations.  Public facilities can include:  stadiums, arenas, bowling alleys, health clubs, sportplexes, park and recreation facilities, etc.  The information presented in this course will include information about preventative maintenance, facility planning, event administration, ticket management, house and grounds management, systems management, marketing, finance, and personnel administration.


(3)
  
  • SPT 435 Safety and Security at Sports Events

    (3)
    Provides a systematic approach to stadium and venue security.  It deals specifically with natural disasters, terrorism, crowd control, and other large-scale threats.


(3)
  
  • SPT 450 Sport Management Internship

    (3)
    Provides students with opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, theories, and techniques with procedures from the class work applied to field situations. This internship will require 120 hours in an approved Sport Management placement.


(3)

Theatre

  
  • THEA 102 Introduction to the Theatre

    (3)
    A survey providing the students a broad knowledge of the history of theatre and the many aspects involved in the production of a play.


(3)
  
  • THEA 260 Practicum: Theatre Workshop

    (1-3)
    A practicum focusing on set building, lighting, costume construction and other technical aspects of theatre production.


(1-3)
  
  • THEA 311 Voice and Interpretation

    (3)
    Prerequisites:  
    A study of the theory and practice of orally communicating printed material. Attention will be given to textural analysis and vocal development. Specific communicative techniques, relevant to both broadcasters and performing artists, will be emphasized.


(3)
  
  • THEA 316 Acting I

    (3)
    Prerequisites:   or permission of instructor.
    Introduction to the art and theory of acting and make-up for the stage.


(3)
  
  • THEA 317 Acting II

    (3)
    Prerequisites:   
    Advanced work in acting theory and practice, concentration, characterization, and performance. Characters from both the classical and modern repertoires will be analyzed and presented.  Students will also learn the business of acting and practical steps to making a career in theatre.


(3)
  
  • THEA 321 Stagecraft

    (3)
    Study and application of the technical procedures for constructing and rigging the stage, lighting and costuming a production, and managing props.  Participation in the departmental theatre production is required.


(3)
  
  • THEA 325 Modern Drama

    (3)
    A range of changing topics focusing on the literature of the theatre. May be repeated three times.


(3)
  
  • THEA 402 Advanced Studies in Theatre

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
    Under the one general heading a number of different courses are available to the student who wants to gain additional knowledge and skills in the field of theatre. The student will focus attention on one of the specific areas of emphasis listed below. In some instances the student may be permitted to select two areas of emphasis during the same semester, and thereby earn six hours of credit. The course may be repeated for a maximum of 21 hours. The areas of emphasis are: (A) History of the Theatre; (B) Costume Design; (C) Lighting Design; (D) Scene Design; (E) Theatre Criticism; (F) Children’s Theatre


(3)
  
  • THEA 415 Fundamentals of Directing

    (3)
    Prerequisites:  
    Fundamentals of directing, emphasizing the role of the director in transforming the written script into live performance. Each student will produce and direct a one-act play for public performance.


(3)
  
  • THEA 420 Special Topics

    (1-6)
    Specific styles in theatre will be explored through specialty classes, providing students an opportunity to participate in practical applications of different styles of theatre, such as Living History Performance, Murder Mystery Productions and other types of theatre.


(1-6)
  
  • THEA 430 Seminar

    (1-6)
    .


(1-6)
  
  • THEA 440 Independent Study

    (1-6)
    A student may pursue individual study in a specific area of theatre.  The work will be completed under guidance from a faculty member with specific expectations established at the beginning of the semester.


(1-6)

University

  
  • UNIV 100 University 100

    (1)
    This course is required for all freshmen and transfer students with less than 30 credit hours. The course assists students to successfully make the transition from high school to college and includes sessions on Concord’s technology, time management and study skills, critical thinking, money management, wellness and risky behavior, as well as the University’s rules and procedures.


(1)
  
  • UNIV 101 Core Concepts for Academic Success

    (2)
    This course is designed for students whose performance on the SAT and ACT exam indicates a lack of readiness for introductory level college courses.  It is also designed for students who have poor academic performance (below 2.00 GPA) during a university semester.  This course is designed to focus on all aspects of the writing process;  pre-writing, drafting, revising.  It is also designed to teach the student to write effective sentences and unified paragraphs which are purposeful, literate, coherent, complete and emphatic.  This course also focuses on teaching foundational academic skills necessary for success in higher education.  This course offers an intensive study of reading/writing skills, focusing on the types of reading and writing that will be done in college.


(2)
  
  • UNIV 400 University 400

    (1)
    In this course, upperclassmen act as teaching assistants for UNIV 100  sections. Students will assist the UNIV 100  instructor and participate in class discussions. They also assist the UNIV 100  students in the transition to college. This course provides teaching assisting experience. 


    Note: A maximum of two hours credit may be awarded for enrollment in this course.
(1)

Women’s & Gender Studies

  
  • WGST 285 Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies

    (3)
    Co-requisites:   

    Introductory course in Women’s and Gender Studies.  This course will familiarize students with key issues, questions, and debates in Women’s and Gender Studies scholarship, both historical and contemporary.


(3)
  
  • WGST 499 Women’s & Gender Studies Capstone

    (1-3)
    Prerequisites:   and 12 credit hours of approved coursework.
    Capstone in the Women’s and Gender Studies minor.  Students apply their knowledge to a final research project, internship, performance or presentation.


(1-3)
 

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