Apr 25, 2024

2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalogue

2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalogue Archived Catalogue

Course Descriptions

All undergraduate courses offered by the university are listed. Not all of the courses listed are offered within a single academic year. A listing of the courses offered during a given semester is available online before preregistration each semester.

Note: This catalogue has been amended per a 2016 UNCW Faculty Senate decision to retroactively remove the Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster requirement from the University Studies program. Students who wish to complete a cluster may do so, however, completion of a cluster is no longer required. Course description references to Thematic Transdisciplinary Clusters apply to students who choose to complete a cluster.

Trial Courses

Academic departments may offer special trial courses during the fall and spring semesters on a one-time basis without adding them to their regular departmental offerings. A second trial offering, if additional data are essential, must be within two regular semesters of the first. Numbers designating these special courses are 292 and 492. Descriptive information on trial courses does not appear in the catalogue but is on file in the Office of the Registrar.

Sequenced Courses

A hyphen connecting courses (e.g., 201-202) indicates that the first course in the sequence must be satisfactorily completed prior to registration in the second course of the sequence. When course numbers are separated by a comma (e.g., 201, 202), the first course is not necessarily prerequisite to those following.

Online Courses

The university currently offers a variety of online courses, and two degree programs, the RN to B.S. option in nursing and Bachelor of Science in clinical research (CLR), are delivered totally online. Such courses are so designated in the Class Schedule and are open to both on- and off-campus students. Students interested in these programs should consult the online courses Web site http://www.uncw.edu/online.

Credits and Class Meetings

Unless specifically indicated at the end of the course description, the number of hours a class meets each week is the same as the credit hour value of the course. The semester hours credit for each course is indicated in parentheses immediately below the title of the course. For example, if three hours of credit may be earned, the credit is indicated as follows: (3). In variable credit courses, the minimum and maximum hours are shown as follows: (1-3).

Course Prefixes

The prefixes used to designate courses are abbreviations of the names of departments or fields of study within departments, as shown below:

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Spanish
	SPN 485 - Seminar in Spanish Cinema Credits: 3 (FLL 480 , FRH 485 , FST 480 , GER 485 ) Prerequisite: A 300-level course in Spanish. Advanced study of a selected topic in Spanish cinema. May be repeated under a different subtitle. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Satisfies University Studies IV: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SPN 490 - Service Learning and Research Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SPN 302 or SPN 315 , and SPN 305 , and junior or senior standing. Study of the Spanish-speaking population in a specific region. Each student will complete 30 volunteer hours with a local agency that works with the Spanish-speaking community. A research project related to the Spanish-speaking population of a specific region or community is also required. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Immigration. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SPN 491 - Directed Individual Study Credits: 1 - 3 Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 2.00, junior or senior standing, and consent of instructor, department chair and dean. Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section in this catalogue. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SPN 494 - Spanish Study Abroad III Credits: 1 - 6 Upper division level of specialized topics relating to the Spanish-speaking world taken abroad from UNCW faculty or as transfer credit. Course may be repeated under different subtitles. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SPN 495 - Seminar in Hispanic Studies Credits: 1 - 3 Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in SPN 321 or SPN 322 . Cooperative study of a selected topic under the direction of departmental faculty. Research, informal presentations, reports, discussion. May be repeated under a different subtitle. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SPN 496 - Seminar in Hispanic Linguistics Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SPN 305 , SPN 306 , and SPN 307 . Advanced study of Hispanic Linguistics. May be repeated once under a different subtitle. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Linguistics. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SPN 497 - Capstone Seminar Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Senior standing and a minimum of 21 SPN hours at 300 level and 3 SPN hours at the 400 level. Students will select a research paper from a previous class to develop into a final thesis project. Appropriate research methods and editing techniques. Oral presentations culminating in an oral defense of the paper. As a capstone course, all four linguistic proficiencies will be evaluated at the advanced level as designated by ACTFL guidelines. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SPN 498 - Internship in Spanish Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Junior standing, completion of at least 12 hours of course work in SPN at the 300 or 400 level, and consent of instructor. Program of work and study conducted within an agency and/or setting that provides practical experience with observation and application of foreign language skills. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SPN 499 - Honors Work in Spanish Credits: 2 - 3 Prerequisite: Eligibility for honors program and senior standing. Independent study for honors students. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
Special Education
	SED 250 - Introduction to Special Education Credits: 3 Survey of major categories of exceptionality including intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, behavioral and emotional disorders, attention deficits and hyperactivity, communication disorders, sensory impairments, multiple and severe disabilities, physical and health impairments, and giftedness. Includes study of definitions, characteristics, etiology, psycho-social implications, educational interventions, and current issues. At least 6 field experience hours required. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SED 260 - Children and Adolescents with Learning Disabilities Credits: 3 Study of the field of learning disabilities. Emphasis on etiology, diagnosis, and characteristics of learning disabilities; theory and historical influences; teaching strategies and current trends. At least 15 field experience hours required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SED 352 - Behavioral Development Credits: 3 Designed to develop an understanding of social/emotional development and effective principles and strategies to promote positive behavioral development. Focus will be on positive behavioral support, functional behavioral assessment, teaching pro-social behaviors and social skills, establishing affective environments, parent training and effective behavior change strategies. At least 15 field experience hours required. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SED 354 - Curriculum and Methods of Instruction for Secondary Transition Credits: 3 Prerequisite or corequisite: SED 372 . Practical application of legal requirements for preparing students with disabilities for transition into employment, post-secondary education, and independent living, including pre-vocational and vocational methodologies, student-centered planning, and interagency linkages. At least 15 hours of field experience required. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SED 355 - Children and Adolescents with Behavioral Disorders Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SED 352 or consent of the instructor. Designed to examine the complex variety of learners with behavioral or emotional disorders. Emphasis on the concept of behavioral disorders, etiology, assessment, characteristics, theories, historical influences, teaching strategies, and current trends. At least 25 field experience hours required. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SED 356 - Severe Disabilities Credits: 3 Study of etiology, definitions, characteristics and programming needs of persons with moderate, severe, and profound intellectual disabilities, low functioning autism, and multiple disabilities. Current approaches to treatment and education of persons with severe disabilities in a variety of settings and across the life span will be included. Students will be expected to develop a basic knowledge of the various aspects of severe disabilities and use that knowledge to make informed decisions about appropriate practices in the education of this population. At least 15 field experience hours required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SED 360 - Teaching Students with Learning Problems Credits: 3 Prerequisites or corequisites: SED 250 , SED 260 , SED 354 and SED 355 or consent of instructor. Study of educational interventions for students with learning problems. Emphasis will be on developmental, cognitive, medical, behavioral, and constructivist approaches. Includes study of curriculum and instructional strategies in oral language, reading, literature, written language, math, content areas, learning strategies, and study skills for grades K-12. At least 15 field experience hours required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SED 362 - Teaching Students with Social, Emotional, and Behavior Problems Credits: 3 Prerequisites: SED 355 and SED 352 or consent of instructor. Examination of problems, issues, and practices in developing effective programs for students with social/behavioral needs. Emphasis on social, emotional and behavioral needs including major interventions, family involvement, social skills, applied behavior analysis, cognitive/behavioral approaches, medication issues, legal considerations, and curricular strategies. At least 25 field experience hours required. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SED 364 - Teaching Students with Severe Disabilities Credits: 3 Examination of intervention strategies and issues for persons with severe disabilities. Major focus is on a set of research based strategies referred to as response prompting procedures. Students will examine means for delivering instruction in one-on-one and small group settings using discrete trail, mass trial, and activity based approaches. At least 15 field experience hours required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SED 365 - The Teaching of Functional Academics Credits: 2 Corequisite: SEDL 365 . Prerequisite: SED 364 . Designed to comprehensively review methods for teaching basic, functional, academic skills to persons with severe intellectual disabilities. Emphasis will be on the teaching of reading, math, and writing skills for daily use.The lab for this course is SEDL 365 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SED 366 - The Teaching of Functional Skills Credits: 2 Corequisite: SEDL 366 . Prerequisite: SED 364 . Examination of procedures for identifying and teaching functional skills to persons with severe intellectual disabilities. Students will assess and design programs to address skills in the domains of: personal management/self-care, daily living, vocation, career development, residential and independent living, recreation/leisure/play skills, and social skills, Course emphasis is analysis of skill requirements using an ecological inventory approach to instruction.The lab for this course is SEDL 366 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SED 367 - Communication and Language: Development and Interventions Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SED 364 . Investigation of the principles of communication and language development. Study of the relationship of severe disabilities to delays in communication and language development. Course covers the use of a range of intervention and assistive technology strategies to facilitate acquisition of skills, both verbal and non-verbal, in this area. At least 15 field experience hours required. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SED 368 - Teaching Reading to Students with Special Needs Credits: 3 Prerequisite: EDN 301 . Corequisite: SEDL 368 . Designed to review, discuss, implement, and modify instructional techniques for teaching reading skills to students with exceptionalities. Emphasis on conducting assessments, developing materials, applying explicit instructional techniques, and identifying accommodations and modifications appropriate to the needs of students. Focus includes the application of instructional sequences that adhere to the guidelines for teaching phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and the alphabetic principle.The lab for this course is SEDL 368 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SED 369 - Teaching Mathematics to Students with Specials Needs Credits: 3 Prerequisite: EDN 301 . Corequisite: SEDL 369 . Designed to review, discuss, implement, and modify instructional techniques for teaching mathematics skills to students with exceptionalities. Emphasis on conducting assessments, developing materials, applying explicit instructional techniques, and identifying accommodations and modifications appropriate to the needs of students. Focus includes the application of instructional sequences that adhere to the guidelines for teaching concepts, rules, and strategies in math. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Quantitative and Logical Reasoning.The lab for this course is SEDL 369 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SED 370 - Assessment Procedures for Special Education Credits: 3 Prerequisites: EDN 301 and one of the following: SED 250 , SED 260 , SED 354 , SED 355 . Examination of concepts and fundamentals of educational assessment. Includes study of formal, informal, and alternative assessment techniques appropriate for students with exceptionalities. Includes assessment of intellectual functioning, academic skills, spoken language, learning skills, social-emotional-behavioral development, adaptive behavior, early childhood skills, and occupational/transitional skills. At least 15 field experience hours required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SED 372 - Program Development in Special Education Credits: 3 Prerequisites: EDN 301 and one of the following: SED 250 , SED 260 , SED 354 , SED 355 . Development of skills in planning educational programs for students with exceptionalities. Includes writing lesson plans, unit plans, individualized educational programs, family service plans, and transition plans; task analysis; legal requirements and roles of the special education teacher. At least 15 field experience hours required. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SED 374 - Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers Credits: 3 Prerequisites or corequisites: 9 hours of Curricular Foundations. Designed to provide a strong foundation and knowledge of basic principles of learning through the introduction of Behavior Analysis: the science and technology of behavior. The focus will be on empirically validated instructional strategies by which students learn academic, social and physical skills. At least 20 field experience hours required. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SED 375 - Collaboration Strategies in Special Education Credits: 3 Designed to develop the collaboration, teaming, communication, and conflict resolution skills relevant for educators of students with special needs and from diverse cultures. Topics will include conferencing skills, strategies for working with parents and professionals from various fields, and coordination of services. At least 15 field experience hours required. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SED 410 - Seminar in Special Education Credits: 3 Corequisite: SED 411 . Prerequisites: All courses in the professional core and specialty area and a 2.70 GPA on all work attempted at UNCW. Designed as a culmination of professional study and initiation into practicum and the teaching profession. Provides opportunities to extend and apply understandings of the roles of the special education teacher as decision maker and reflective practitioner particularly in the areas of assessment, planning, instruction, management, collaboration, assistive technology and evaluation. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SED 411 - Practicum in Special Education (K-12) Credits: 12 Corequisite: SED 410 . Prerequisites: As specified for SED 410 . All full-time practicum experience within the area of specialization. Students will engage in a variety of supervised instructional activities, assuming an increasing amount of responsibility for all phases of instruction. Practica are offered in the areas of general curriculum and adapted curriculum. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SED 412 - Extended Practicum in Special Education (K-12) Credits: 3 - 6 Prerequisites: Appropriate curriculum and instruction courses and permission of the chairperson of the Department of Curricular Studies. A part-time practicum experience within the area of specialization. Students will engage in supervised instructional activities that extend their understandings and teaching performance to an additional area of preparation. Areas of specialization are general curriculum and adapted curriculum. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SEDL 365 - Functional Academics Laboratory Credits: 1 Corequisite: SED 365 . Prerequisite SED 364 . Designed to provide students with supervised opportunities to teach functional academic skills to students with severe intellectual disabilities. Emphasis will be on the teaching of reading, math, and writing skills for daily use. Minimum of 20 hours per semester.This course is the lab for SED 365 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SEDL 366 - Functional Skills Laboratory Credits: 1 Corequisite: SED 366 . Prerequisite: SED 364 . Designed to provide students with supervised opportunities to teach and observe instruction of functional skills to students with severe intellectual disabilities. Emphasis will be on the teaching of personal management/self-care, daily living, vocation/employment, and social skills. Minimum of 20 hours per semester.This course is the lab for SED 366 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SEDL 368 - Teaching Reading to Learners with Special Needs Laboratory Credits: 1 Prerequisite: EDN 301 . Corequisite: SED 368 . Designed to provide students with supervised opportunities to implement and modify explicit reading instruction to meet the needs of students with exceptionalities. Emphasis will be on the application of instructional sequences that adhere to the guidelines for teaching phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and the alphabetic principle. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.This course is the lab for SED 368 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	SEDL 369 - Teaching Mathematics to Students with Special Needs Laboratory Credits: 1 Prerequisite: EDN 301 . Corequisite: SED 369 . Designed to provide students with supervised opportunities to implement and modify explicit mathematics instruction to meet the needs of students with exceptionalities. Emphasis will be on the application of instructional sequences that adhere to the guidelines for teaching concepts, rules, and strategies in math. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.This course is the lab for SED 369 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
Statistics
	STT 210 - Introduction to Statistics with Applications in the Health Sciences Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on the UNCW mathematics placement test or MAT 105 or an ACT math score of 22 or higher. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, probability distributions, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression. Satisfies University Studies I: Foundations/Mathematics and Statistics. Satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Quantitative and Logical Reasoning. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	STT 215 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on the UNCW mathematics placement test or MAT 105 . Methods of data collection; numerical and graphical analyses of univariate and bivariate data; axioms of probability; conditional probability; independence; distributions of random variables; introduction to confidence intervals and hypothesis testing; simple linear regression and correlation; use of statistical software to analyze data and simulate random variables. Two lecture and one laboratory hour each week. Satisfies University Studies I: Foundations/Mathematics and Statistics. Satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Quantitative and Logical Reasoning. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	STT 305 - Statistical Programming Credits: 3 Prerequisite: STT 215 or equivalent. Introduction to statistical programming in SAS with emphasis on data step programming; applications to data management and report generation, simulation, graphical and numerical analysis of univariate and multivariate data. Comparison of current statistical software. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	STT 315 - Probability and Statistics Credits: 3 Prerequisite: STT 215 and MAT 152 or MAT 162 . Discrete and continuous random variables and probability distributions; mathematical expectation and variance; sampling distributions and central limit theorem; introduction to the theory of estimation and hypothesis testing. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	STT 350 - Survey Sampling Credits: 3 Prerequisite: An introductory statistics course from any department. Elementary survey sampling on the design and analysis of sample surveys. Topics include design of questionnaires; methods of data collection; sample-survey designs including simple random sampling, stratified sampling, cluster sampling, and systematic sampling; ratio and regression estimation; two-stage cluster sampling; sampling from wildlife populations; sources of errors. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	STT 411 - Design of Experiments and Analysis of Variance Credits: 3 (STT 511 ) Prerequisite: Any elementary statistics course. Review of elementary statistics; design of experiments including completely randomized, randomized block, factorial, split-plot, and repeated measures designs; analysis of variance; non-parametric alternative methods of analysis. Statistical software packages will be used as appropriate in problem solving. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	STT 412 - Applied Regression and Correlation Credits: 3 (STT 512 ) Prerequisite: Any elementary statistics course. Review of elementary statistics; linear and multiple regression; correlation. Statistical software packages will be used as appropriate in problem solving. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	STT 420 - Biostatistical Analysis Credits: 3 (STT 520 ) Prerequisite: STT 305 or consent of instructor. Review of statistical methods used in epidemiologic studies and clinical trials. Topics include measures of association, logistic regression, covariates, life tables and Cox regression; statistical analysis using SAS. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	STT 425 - Categorical Data Analysis Credits: 3 (STT 525 ) Prerequisite: STT 305 or consent of instructor. Introduction to the analysis of qualitative data. Basic methods of summary and inference for two- and three-way contingency tables; introduction to the generalized linear model for binary and Poisson data; focus on multinomial responses (nominal and ordinal) and matched pairs data; statistical analysis using SAS. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	STT 430 - Introduction to Non-Parametric Statistics Credits: 3 (STT 530 ) Prerequisite: STT 215 and 3 hours of statistics at the 300 level. Theory and methods of non-parametric statistics in the one- and two-sample problems and their comparisons with standard parametric procedures. Non-parametric tests for comparing more than two samples; tests of randomness and independence. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	STT 435 - Applied Multivariate Analysis Credits: 3 (STT 535 ) Prerequisite: STT 315 , STT 411 and STT 412 . Matrix manipulations; multivariate normal distribution; inference for mean vector and covariance matrix; multivariate analysis of variance; principal components; canonical correlations; discriminant analysis; factor analysis; cluster analysis; statistical analysis using SAS. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	STT 440 - Linear Models and Regression Analysis Credits: 3 (STT 540 ) Prerequisite: MAT 261 and MAT 335 and STT 315 . Theoretical introduction to the general linear model and its application to simple linear regression and multiple regression. Estimation and hypothesis testing of model coefficients; residual analysis; analysis of covariance. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	STT 465 - Applied Probability Credits: 3 (MAT 465 , MAT 565 , STT 565 ) Prerequisite: MAT 261 and STT 315 . The formulation, analysis and interpretation of probabilistic models. Selected topics in probability theory. Conditioning, Markov chains, and Poisson processes. Additional topics chosen from renewal theory, queuing theory, Gaussian processes, Brownian motion, and elementary stochastic differential equations. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	STT 466 - Mathematical Statistics I Credits: 3 (STT 566 ) Prerequisite: MAT 261 and STT 315 . A rigorous introduction to mathematical statistics. Univariate and multivariate probability distributions; conditional and marginal distributions; theory of estimation and hypothesis testing; limiting distributions and the central limit theorem; sufficient statistics and the exponential class of probability density functions. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	STT 467 - Mathematical Statistics II Credits: 3 (STT 567 ) The second course in a two-course sequence. Please see STT 466 for description. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	STT 475 - Topics in Statistics Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of instructor. Topics of current interest in statistics not covered in existing courses. May be repeated under a different subtitle. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	STT 490 - Case Studies in Statistical Consulting Credits: 3 Prerequisite: At least 9 hours of STT courses numbered 300 or higher and consent of instructor. Review of case studies involving consulting with clients on statistical design of experiments and analysis of experimental and observational data; analysis of available data sets utilizing statistical software; presentation of oral and written reports on a consulting experience. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	STT 491 - Directed Individual Study Credits: 1 - 3 Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 2.00, at least a 3.00 average on all mathematics and statistics courses taken, junior or senior standing, and consent of instructor, department chair, and dean. Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section in this catalogue. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	STT 498 - Internship in Statistics Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 2.50, GPA in STT courses at least 2.80, and at least 9 hours of STT courses numbered 300 or higher, junior or senior standing, and approval by faculty supervisor, department chair, and dean. Academic training and practical experience through work in a private company or public agency; presentation of oral report on internship experience. Faculty supervision and evaluation of all study and on-site activity. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	STT 499 - Honors Work in Statistics Credits: 2 - 3 Prerequisite: Eligibility for honors program. Individual study for honors students. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
Teaching Fellows Program
	TFP 105 - Introduction to Teacher as Leader: Teaching Fellows Freshman Seminar Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Formal enrollment in the Teaching Fellows Program or consent of director. The seminar will introduce the freshman teaching fellows to the college experience by developing their understanding of effective strategies to optimize success in the university setting. Topics include learning strategies, university services, critical thinking, ethics and professionalism, and leadership characteristics. It will also include field experiences, collaborative learning, and independent scholarship. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	TFP 106 - Introduction to Teacher as Leader II Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Formal enrollment in the Teaching Fellows Program or consent of director. In-depth introduction to, and examination of, the teaching profession and the development of leadership skills necessary for successful practice. Students will hear from classroom leaders and support personnel from all grade levels. A service learning component with an area middle school is required and includes a tutoring component. Emphasis also upon the development of skills essential for academic success. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	TFP 201 - Community-Based Understanding in Education Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Formal enrollment in the Teaching Fellows Program or consent of director. The course is designed as an in-depth introduction to, and examination of, the problems facing students and the community as a whole. Students will participate in a service learning projects to better understand their students’ life experiences. Topics range from gangs and poverty to ESL and immigration. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	TFP 202 - Technology in the Classroom Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Formal enrollment in the Teaching Fellows Program or consent of director. The course is designed as a survey of unique and innovative technology components that can be utilized by both instructor and student in the classroom. Topics can include web design and usage, the use of SMART boards, animation tools, web 2.0 and 3.0 tools, as well as others. Students will create their own technology object/lesson. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	TFP 203 - Math and Science Strategies for All Instructors Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Formal enrollment in the Teaching Fellows Program or consent of director. A survey of strategies to include math and science in all classrooms, not merely those that are math and science discipline specific. Specific strategies and examples as well as opportunities will be discussed. Appropriate for all discipline areas. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	TFP 204 - Leadership, Conflict, Ethics and Civility in Education Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Formal enrollment in the Teaching Fellows Program or consent of director. The course is designed to focus on theory and practice of leadership, issues of ethics, civility cohesiveness, trust, motivation, vision, and goals. Students will identify and examine conflict management, assessment, and decision-making goals. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	TFP 205 - Comparative International Education Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Formal enrollment in the Teaching Fellows Program or consent of director. This course will examine and compare major differences in the approach to education in the K-12 setting in selected countries/regions. Differences in theoretical approaches as well as application of pedagogies will be studied. Students will critically examine global events and issues that affect education. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	TFP 211 - Sophomore Internship I Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Formal enrollment in the Teaching Fellows Program or consent of director. Practicum experience during fall semester within a Fellows area of specialization. Students will engage in a variety of supervised instructional activities and assume increasing responsibility for all phases of classroom instruction. Practicums are offered in the areas of elementary education (K-6), middle grades education (6-8), secondary education (9-12), and special education. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	TFP 212 - Sophomore Internship II Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Formal enrollment in the Teaching Fellows Program or consent of director. Practicum experience during spring semester within a Fellows area of specialization. Students will engage in a variety of supervised instructional activities and assume increasing responsibility for all phases of classroom instruction. Practicums are offered in the areas of elementary education (K-6), middle grades education (6-8), secondary education (9-12), and special education. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	TFP 301 - Race and Education Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Formal enrollment in the Teaching Fellows Program or consent of director. The legacy of slavery, immigration and other issues of origin will be explored though the lens of Critical Race Theory, colorblindness, education policy, affirmative action, and other sociological perspectives in order to help understand its impact upon education. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	TFP 302 - Incorporating Fine Arts in all Academic Levels Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Formal enrollment in the Teaching Fellows Program or consent of director. Designed to provide experiences with visual art, music, drama, and dance that will prepare students to plan and deliver appropriate experiences to students. Attention will be given to understanding the arts in culture, the needs of students in the arts, the creative process, the skills and concepts of the arts, and connections to other disciplines across all grade levels. Emphasis will be on integrating arts instruction in other areas of the curriculum. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	TFP 401 - Professional Development of Teachers as Leaders Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Formal enrollment in the Teaching Fellows Program or consent of director. In-depth examination of the principles of leadership as they apply to the professional development of classroom teachers. Representatives from professional education organizations as well as school leaders will discuss what is required for pre-service teachers as they prepare to enter the work force. Emphasis on the establishment of personally designed professional goals will allow students to prepare for their futures as classroom, school and organizational leaders. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
Theatre
	THR 110 - Stagecrafts Credits: 3 Introduction to the basics of technical theatre exploring the rudimentary procedures, equipment and techniques necessary for involvement in theatre courses and production. Lab students assit with construction and technical elements related to theatre performances. Two lab hours weekly. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 112 - Introduction to Dance Credits: 3 Appreciation of dance as an art form. The study of dance as a reflection and expression of various cultures from pre-history to present. Includes exposure to contemporary concert dance through films and televised or live performance. Introductory experience in selected dance techniques. Two class hours and two laboratory hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 121 - Introduction to Theatre Credits: 3 Appreciation of theatre through an understanding of its artistic elements, history, dramatic literature, and audience involvement. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 130 - Improvisation Credits: 3 Exploration of spontaneous dramatic playing through intensive exercises and theatre games meant to generate greater individual freedom and self-discipline, as well as to employ improvisation techniques in acting to develop characterization, stage movement, and ensemble performance. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 134 - Ballet I Credits: 3 Basic and comprehensive Ballet Technique at a beginning level. Accumulative credit limited to six semester hours. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 135 - Modern Dance I Credits: 3 A beginning level modern dance class focusing on dance as an art form. Provides students with the opportunity to explore modern dance technique through floor work, center floor work, combinations moving through space, and strength and flexibility training. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 136 - Movement Exploration Credits: 3 (PED 136 ) Study through creative dance techniques of the body’s potential as a tool for creative expression. Exploration of the relationship of dance to other art forms. Solo and group work using basic art concepts and the individual’s own experience as materials for movement improvisation and composition. No dance training necessary. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 165 - Script Analysis Credits: 3 How to read a play. Study of the structure of drama, including both traditional and contemporary forms of dramatic literature. Emphasis on the play text as a blueprint for theatrical production. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 201 - Technical Graphics Credits: 3 Graphic solutions used in set design including drawing of plans, sections, elevations, orthographic projection, and the perspective techniques. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 202 - Rendering for Stage Design Credits: 3 Prerequisite: THR 201 . Introduces students to the variety of techniques used to render designs for the stage. Students will learn to communicate their ideas visually through exercises in advanced perspective drawing, painting, costume plates, and model making. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 205 - Stage Make-Up Credits: 3 Theory and practice in the application of make-up for theatrical performances. Emphasizes make-up design theory used by the actor in his/her exploration of character. Requires crew participation in UNCW University Theatre productions. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 207 - Costume Technology & Prod Credits: 3 Introduction to sewing techniques, methods of construction, and equipment used with various costume components for the stage. Three lecture and three lab hours per week concurrent with University Theatre productions needs. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 208 - Costume Crafts Credits: 3 Introduction to a variety of craft and garment accessory construction techniques. Individual and departmental production projects. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 211 - Computer Aided Drafting Credits: 3 A study of theatre drafting conventions and software-related techniques. Topics include line-use, dimensions, text, notation, and symbols for use in creating floor plans, elevations, shop drawings, pictorials, and lighting plots. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 230 - Acting For Non-Majors Credits: 3 An introduction to basic acting techniques for non-majors. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 231 - Applied Performance I Credits: 3 Sophomore Theatre major. Fundamental techniques of acting. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 234 - Ballet II Credits: 3 Prerequisite: THR 134 or PED 134 or consent of instructor. Basic Ballet Technique at an intermediate level. Accumulative credit limited to six semester hours. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 235 - Modern Dance II Credits: 3 An intermediate level modern dance class. Provides students with the opportunity to explore the modern dance technique through floor work, center floor work, combinations moving through space, and strength and flexibility training. Combinations will be more complex, requiring more fully articulated techniques, as introduced in THR 135 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 241 - Painting and Properties Studio Credits: 0 - 1 Structured involvement in theatre production preparation and implementation in the areas of scenic painting, properties, and set dressing. One lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Requires crew participation in UNCW University Theatre productions. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 242 - Technical Production Studio Credits: 1 Structured involvement in theatre production preparation and implementation in the areas of scenic construction, lighting and sound installation. One lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Requires crew participation in UNCW University Theatre productions. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 243 - Costume and Make-Up Studio Credits: 0 - 1 Structured involvement in theatre production preparation and implementation in the areas of costume construction and makeup application. One lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Requires crew participation in UNCW University Theatre productions. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 250 - Applied Performance Laboratory Credits: 2 Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. University Theatre sponsored laboratory for applied performance. Students must undergo a competitive audition held by UNCW director, and successful casting, rehearsal, performance and associated duties of a University Theatre production. Course may be repeated once. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 295 - Topics in Theatre Credits: 3 Prerequisite: THR 165 or permission of instructor. A broad study of a topic within the theatre discipline, such as history of theatrical design, dramatic theory. Commedia dell Arte. Content will be geared to the student with a general understanding of theatre. May be repeated under a different subtitle. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 301 - Voice and Movement I Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Theatre major. Consent of instructor. Exploration of the body and voice as the primary tools of the actor’s instrument. Identification of habitual practices such as physical tensions and regional vocal patterns will be addressed. Codified methodologies of vocal training for the actor and elements of the International Phonetic Alphabet will be introduced. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 302 - Voice and Movement II Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Theatre major and THR 301 . Consent of instructor. The student is expected to eradicate personal idiosyncratic movement habits and regional vocal patterns identified in THR 301 . A continued study and competency of the International Phonetic Alphabet and voice and movement training is expected. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 305 - Scenic Design Credits: 0 - 3 An intermediate study of set design development and presentation. Topics include script interpretation; research methods; sketching and rendering; perspective techniques; drafting floor plans, elevations, and centerline sections; and model making. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 306 - Lighting Design Credits: 0 - 3 Basic techniques of lighting design. Includes fundamentals of lighting production techniques and equipment, and the use of color. Requires participation in University Theatre productions. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 308 - Costume Design Credits: 0 - 3 Principles of theatrical design applied to stage costume. Period play interpretation, figure drawing, color theory, and rendering techniques pursuant to developing an individual aesthetic and design style. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 309 - Costume History Credits: 3 Historical costume styles from Greek and Roman to modern day through lecture, discussion, projects and papers. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 310 - Sound Design Credits: 3 Basic techniques of sound design. Includes fundamentals of the use of stage sound reinforcement and computerized sound production. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 312 - Scene Painting Credits: 3 Beginning exercises with materials and tools used to paint stage settings and backdrops. Demonstrations and projects in brush and non-brush techniques; layout; color mixing; and stencils. Practical projects include color blends; textures; brick and stone; interior and exterior woodwork, and marble. Requires involvement with University Theatre productions. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 316 - Playwriting I Credits: 3 (CRW 316 ) Prerequisite: ENG 201 . Analysis of one-act plays and their construction; the writing of an original one-act play required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 318 - Devising Theatre Credits: 3 Collaborative creation and presentation of an original performance based on a topic of cultural significance and student interest. Rather than write a dramatic script, students build a performance text. Sources of inspiration may include improvisation, music, dance, visual imagery, and electronic media. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	THR 321 - A Social History of Western Theatre I Credits: 3 Prerequisite: THR 165 . Development of theatre and drama from classical Greece through the Renaissance. Emphasis on theatrical performance including acting, staging, architecture, dramatic literature and audiences. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.

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SPN 485 - Seminar in Spanish Cinema

SPN 490 - Service Learning and Research

SPN 491 - Directed Individual Study

SPN 494 - Spanish Study Abroad III

SPN 495 - Seminar in Hispanic Studies

SPN 496 - Seminar in Hispanic Linguistics

SPN 497 - Capstone Seminar

SPN 498 - Internship in Spanish

SPN 499 - Honors Work in Spanish

SED 250 - Introduction to Special Education

SED 260 - Children and Adolescents with Learning Disabilities

SED 352 - Behavioral Development

SED 354 - Curriculum and Methods of Instruction for Secondary Transition

SED 355 - Children and Adolescents with Behavioral Disorders

SED 356 - Severe Disabilities

SED 360 - Teaching Students with Learning Problems

SED 362 - Teaching Students with Social, Emotional, and Behavior Problems

SED 364 - Teaching Students with Severe Disabilities

SED 365 - The Teaching of Functional Academics

SED 366 - The Teaching of Functional Skills

SED 367 - Communication and Language: Development and Interventions

SED 368 - Teaching Reading to Students with Special Needs

SED 369 - Teaching Mathematics to Students with Specials Needs

SED 370 - Assessment Procedures for Special Education

SED 372 - Program Development in Special Education

SED 374 - Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers

SED 375 - Collaboration Strategies in Special Education

SED 410 - Seminar in Special Education

SED 411 - Practicum in Special Education (K-12)

SED 412 - Extended Practicum in Special Education (K-12)

SEDL 365 - Functional Academics Laboratory

SEDL 366 - Functional Skills Laboratory

SEDL 368 - Teaching Reading to Learners with Special Needs Laboratory

SEDL 369 - Teaching Mathematics to Students with Special Needs Laboratory

STT 210 - Introduction to Statistics with Applications in the Health Sciences

STT 215 - Introduction to Statistics

STT 305 - Statistical Programming

STT 315 - Probability and Statistics

STT 350 - Survey Sampling

STT 411 - Design of Experiments and Analysis of Variance

STT 412 - Applied Regression and Correlation

STT 420 - Biostatistical Analysis

STT 425 - Categorical Data Analysis

STT 430 - Introduction to Non-Parametric Statistics

STT 435 - Applied Multivariate Analysis

STT 440 - Linear Models and Regression Analysis

STT 465 - Applied Probability

STT 466 - Mathematical Statistics I

STT 467 - Mathematical Statistics II

STT 475 - Topics in Statistics

STT 490 - Case Studies in Statistical Consulting

STT 491 - Directed Individual Study

STT 498 - Internship in Statistics

STT 499 - Honors Work in Statistics

TFP 105 - Introduction to Teacher as Leader: Teaching Fellows Freshman Seminar

TFP 106 - Introduction to Teacher as Leader II

TFP 201 - Community-Based Understanding in Education

TFP 202 - Technology in the Classroom

TFP 203 - Math and Science Strategies for All Instructors

TFP 204 - Leadership, Conflict, Ethics and Civility in Education

TFP 205 - Comparative International Education

TFP 211 - Sophomore Internship I

TFP 212 - Sophomore Internship II

TFP 301 - Race and Education

TFP 302 - Incorporating Fine Arts in all Academic Levels

TFP 401 - Professional Development of Teachers as Leaders

THR 110 - Stagecrafts

THR 112 - Introduction to Dance

THR 121 - Introduction to Theatre

THR 130 - Improvisation

THR 134 - Ballet I

THR 135 - Modern Dance I

THR 136 - Movement Exploration

THR 165 - Script Analysis