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.
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:
Sociology
SOC 325 - Racial and Ethnic Group Relations
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SOC 105. An examination of race and ethnicity in modern societies and social, economic, and political inequalities among racial and ethnic groups. Major topics include political-economic causes and consequences of prejudice, racism and institutional discrimination; social history of intergroup relations in the United States; comparative intergroup relations. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SOC 105. The analysis of certain behavior in terms of deviations from norms; the application of sociological and psychological concepts and theory to deviant behavior, and the critical evaluation of non-sociological research and theories.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SOC 105or GRN 101. Sociological theories and methods used to explain the aging process. Topics include demography, age stratification, aging and the life course, minority elderly, housing patterns, health, and social policy. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation; Living in a Global Society. Partially satisfies University Studies II:Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SOC 105. A sociocultural analysis of the general area of health and illness. Emphasis is given to understanding the distribution of health and illness in the United States and its impact on the patient status. The course includes a discussion of the organization and use of health care services from a sociological perspective. Partially satisfies University Studies II:Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SOC 105. An introduction to the dynamics of social life in large-scale organizations. Topics include organizational social psychology, organizational structure and process, and organization-community relations.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SOC 105. Origin and development of the family as a social institution from an historical and comparative approach; analysis of forms and functions of the family; socialization, mate selection, procreation.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SOC 105. An analysis of the structure, function and process of religion, emphasizing the reciprocal relation of religion and cultural and religious differentiation and institutionalization. Partially satisfies University Studies II:Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SOC 105. Historical-comparative sociological analysis of formal education systems in modern societies. Examination of sociological theories of education as they apply to political economy, stratification, social selection, cultural reproduction, and social change.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SOC 105. Focus on gender in social life. Theoretical explanations of gender differentiation, with an emphasis on socialization, stratification, family, work, education, politics, and social change. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SOC 105 and six additional hours in sociology. An introduction to major theoretical perspectives in sociology including functional theory; conflict theory; exchange theory; interactionist theory; and structural theory.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SOC 105. A sociological analysis of human social interaction. Topics include symbolic interaction, socialization, interpersonal relations. Focus is on social and cultural influences on individual and group behavior.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SOC 105. The study of social and cultural change in community and society with emphasis upon the rate and degree of change, direction of change, mechanism of change, and planning of change.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SOC 105 or permission of instructor. Use of film to examine sociological concepts, social forces, and social issues. Viewing feature-length films with a critical eye enables exploration of social phenomena, including race/ethnicity, social class, gender, sexuality, cultural capital, and social identity.
Credits: 3 (CRM 376) Prerequisite: SOC 105. The analysis and description of the problem of juvenile delinquency as it exists in a changing contemporary society.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SOC 105. Examination of social stratification as the system of distribution of privilege, power and prestige in modern and traditional societies. Discussion of major theories and theorists of stratification; the structure and process of systems of social inequality; the causes, correlates and consequences of socially structured inequality. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation.
Credits: 3 (CRM 391) Prerequisite: SOC 300/CRM 300, SOC 301/CRM 301, and SOC 360. This topical seminar is the first in a two-semester sequence CRM/SOC 391 (Fall) and CRM/SOC 496 (Spring). Students apply sociological tools to real-life issues in a variety of social settings and submit research proposals to the faculty coordinator. Methods may include surveys, planning, program and community development, and evaluation applications. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SOC 105 and 3 additional hours in sociology at the 300 level. An examination of development and globalization theories and globalization processes in the 21st century through comparative development analysis.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SOC 105. Sociological theories of and social responses to mental illness. History and analysis of mental health systems. Partially satisfies University Studies II:Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SOC 105 or consent of instructor. Methods and substance of social epidemiology; demographics of illness in American society. Case studies linking environmental and behavioral variables to disease incidence examined. Specific attention to the social response to AIDS and other communicable diseases.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SOC 105 and junior/senior standing. An analysis of the role of law in society. Special emphasis will be given to the relationship between law and social organization and the relation of sociocultural changes to substantive and procedural aspects of law. The concept of justice will also be analyzed. Law will be viewed as a collectivistic-individualistic process and as a reflection of sociocultural values.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SOC 105. Examination of the nature and extent of poverty in the United States. Discussion of poverty measurement, characteristics, poverty population, international comparisons, underlying causes of poverty and government programs and policies that address poverty. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SOC 105. Structure, process, and change in modern communities. Topics include analysis of the concept of community; the community as a social system; major community functions; relationships between the community and larger society; community stratification, power structure and organization. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SOC 105and three additional hours in sociology or economics. Analysis of the place of work in society. Examines occupational structures as the primary link between persons and the larger society. Topics include the growth and development of occupational structure, occupations and technological change, and organizational complexity.
Credits: 1 - 3Prerequisite: 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/Certified Internship Program.
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: SOC 301, SOC 360 and senior status. A topical seminar in which students apply the sociological theory and methods they have learned as a major to a collaborative research project and paper. Required oral presentations fulfill the oral competency requirement. The seminar is the capstone course for sociology majors. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.
SOC 496 - Practicum in Public Sociology/Criminology
Credits: 3 - 6(CRM 496) Prerequisites: SOC 300 (CRM 300), SOC 301 (CRM 301), SOC 360, and SOC 391 (CRM 391); junior or senior standing; instructor consent. This course is the second in a two-semester sequence. Students carry out the research proposed and approved in CRM/SOC 391. Students cannot take the public sociology/criminology practicum in addition to the internship course (SOC 498), the senior project course (SOC 490) or the Honor’s Thesis course (SOC 499). Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning.
Credits: 1 - 6Prerequisites: SOC 300, SOC 301, SOC 360. Restrictions: junior or senior standing, at least a 2.00 GPA, and instructor consent, cannot take internship and practicum. The application of sociological theory and concepts under supervision at a site in which the student observes and participates in highly organized social interaction. Placement must be approved by faculty coordinator, department chair, and dean in the semester prior to the internship.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for honors program, SOC 301(CRM 301), SOC 360 and junior or senior status. Independent work for honors students in which students apply sociological theory and methods to a major research project and paper that is then presented orally before an examining committee. Honors work is typically completed in two 3 credit hour semesters. This course serves as an alternative to the SOC 490capstone requirement for sociology general track majors. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Information Literacy. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Satisfies College of Arts and Sciences oral communication requirement.
Credits: 3 Emphasis on achievement of an active command of the language. Aural-oral practice; intensive study of the basic patterns of spoken Spanish; reading, writing and basic conversation. For students with one unit or less of high school Spanish. Partially satisfies University Studies I: Foundations/Foreign Language.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of “C-” or better in SPN 101. Emphasis on achievement of an active command of the language. Aural-oral practice; intensive study of the basic patterns of spoken Spanish; reading, writing and basic conversation. Partially satisfies University Studies I: Foundations/Foreign Language.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Appropriate departmental placement test score. Review of the fundamental structure of the language. Aural-oral practice to attain basic active reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. No credit given after the completion of SPN 101, or SPN 102. For students with at least 2 units of high school Spanish. Partially satisfies University Studies I: Foundations/Foreign Language.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of “C-” or better in SPN 102, or SPN 120or appropriate placement test score. Emphasis on achievement of an active command of the language. Aural-oral practice; intensive study of the basic patterns of spoken Spanish; reading, writing and conversation. Satisfies University Studies I: Foundations/Foreign Language.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in SPN 201 or appropriate placement test score. A review of the grammatical structure of the language. Application of the language in composition, conversation and readings. Satisfies University Studies I: Foundations/Foreign Language.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite or corequisite: A grade of “C” or better in SPN 201. Emphasis on development of auditory comprehension skills through intense exposure to authentic video and audio materials. Not open to native or heritage speakers of Spanish.
SPN 215 - Intermediate Spanish for Bilingual Speakers
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Placement testing. An introduction to the grammatical structure of the language designed for students whose home language is Spanish (in lieu of SPN 202). Application of the language in composition, conversation, and reading (fiction and non-fiction) with the goals of applying effective reading techniques and strategies, increasing vocabulary, and improving general and oral communication skills. Analysis of linguistic variation as it pertains to Spanish in its U.S. context and abroad. Satisfies University Studies I: Foundations/Foreign Language. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation.
Credits: 1 - 6Lower division level of special topics relating to the Spanish-speaking world taken abroad from UNCW faculty or as transfer credit. Course may be repeated under different subtitles. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in SPN 202 or appropriate placement test score. Emphasis on reading (fiction and non-fiction) with the goals of applying effective reading techniques and strategies, increasing vocabulary, and improving general reading and oral communication skills.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in SPN 302or SPN 315, or corequisite of SPN 303. Intensive course in writing in Spanish. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in SPN 302or SPN 315or corequisite of SPN 303. Various speech phenomena; practice in phonetic transcription, pronunciation, and intonation.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in SPN 307. Introduction to Hispanic phonology, morphology, syntax, dialectology, bilingualism, and sociolinguistics.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in SPN 305. Designed for students who need familiarization with the terminology necessary for the fields of economics, business, accounting, natural sciences and others. Business correspondence in Spanish and the currency systems of the Spanish-speaking countries are included.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in SPN 305. Geographical, historical and cultural aspects of Spain. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in SPN 305. Geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of Spanish America. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society.
SPN 315 - Intermediate Spanish for Bilingual Speakers II
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: SPN 215or placement by testing. An introduction to the grammatical structure of the language designed for students whose home language is Spanish (in lieu of SPN 302). Application of the language in composition, conversation, and reading (fiction and non-fiction) with the goals of applying effective reading techniques and strategies, increasing vocabulary, and improving general and oral communication skills. Analysis of linguistic variation as it pertains to Spanish in its U.S. context and abroad. Satisfies University Studies I: Foundations/Foreign Language. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in SPN 305. Selected readings covering the main currents of Spanish literature; emphasis on textual analysis and criticism in classroom discussions; oral and written reports. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives.
SPN 322 - Introduction to Spanish-American Literature
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in SPN 305. Selected readings covering the main currents of Spanish-American Literature; emphasis on textual analysis and criticism in classroom discussions; oral and written reports. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives.
SPN 323 - Introduction to US Latino Literature and Culture
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in SPN 305. Selected readings from the literature of Latino communities in the United States; emphasis on textual analysis and criticism in classroom discussions; oral and written reports. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation.
Credits: 3 (FST 388) Analysis of representative films by Spanish directors including Luis Buel, Carlos Saura, Pedro Almodar and Bigas Luna, as well as a discussion of recent cinematic works by filmmakers of the younger generation. Films represent a diversity of styles, periods and genres. Course conducted in English.
Credits: 1 - 6Junior-level designation for non-catalogue courses offered by a department abroad. Course may be repeated under different subtitles. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SPN 311 or equivalent. Advanced study in geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of Spain. Topics will focus on specific time periods, geographic areas, or cultural phenomena. May be repeated under a different subtitle. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.
Prerequisite: SPN 312or equivalent. Advanced study in geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of Spanish America. Topics will focus on specific time periods, geographic areas, or cultural phenomena. May be repeated under a different subtitle. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SPN 321 or equivalent. Study of representative Spanish authors, literary movements, and genres. May be repeated once under a different subtitle. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.
Prerequisite: SPN 322or equivalent. Study of representative Spanish-American authors, literary movements, and genres. May be repeated once under a different subtitle. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.
Credits: 3 (WLC 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.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SPN 302or 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. 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.
Credits: 1 - 3Prerequisite: 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.
Credits: 1 - 6Upper 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. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.
Credits: 1 - 3Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in SPN 321or 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.
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 IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Senior standing and a minimum of 24 SPN hours at 300 level. 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. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.
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.
Credits: 2 - 3Prerequisite: Eligibility for honors program and senior standing. Independent study for honors students. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SED 369 - Teaching Mathematics to Students with Special 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. The lab for this course is SEDL 369.
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.
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.
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. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning.
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.
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.
SED 411 - Student Teaching 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 V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning.
SED 412 - Extended Practicum in Special Education (K-12)
Credits: 3 - 6Prerequisites: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
STT 210 - Introduction to Statistics with Applications in the Health Sciences
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on the UNCW mathematics placement test or MAT 105or 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Credits: 3 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.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite:STT 315or 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 a statistical software.
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.
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.