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COMM 699 - Master’s Thesis Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 6 May be repeated. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information. |
Communication Sciences and Disorders |
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CSD 111 - Beginning American Sign Language I Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Introduces the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) and is designated for students who have little to no previous knowledge of ASL. Students will develop rudimentary conversational skills. Information about the Deaf Community and Culture will be introduced. |
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CSD 112 - Beginning American Sign Language II Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Continues the development of ASL with primary focus on refining the use of basic ASL sentence types. Pronominalization, classifiers, spatial referencing, pluralization, as well as temporal and distributional aspects are introduced. Information about the Deaf Community and Culture will be included. Prerequisite: CSD 111 or equivalent or permission of instructor. |
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CSD 225 - Phonetics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Articulatory and acoustic phonetics; includes experience in transcription skills with the International Phonetic Alphabet and appropriate experience in auditory discrimination. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Corequisite: CSD 226 . Same as CSDO 225 . |
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CSD 226 - Phonetics Lab Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Lab for the application of phonological awareness to phonetics. Students will engage in active learning through hands-on activities and case-based learning. Corequisite: CSD 225 . |
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CSD 235 - Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Speech-language pathology and audiology as an allied health profession in human communication sciences and disorders. A survey of communication sciences and disorders. Same as CSDO 235 . |
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CSD 319 - Speech Science Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
The physics of sound and the use of instrumentation essential to the measurement of sound. Wave motion and sound production, sound perception and measurement, voice production, speech synthesis, hearing, acoustic phonetics, electronic sound production. Prerequisite: CSD 225 or simultaneous enrollment. Same as CSDO 319 . |
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CSD 320 - Clinical Report Writing in Speech-Language Pathology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Summer
Introduction to the theory and accepted practices of report writing in Speech-Language Pathology including professional correspondence, medical reports, education reports, and daily documentation. Prerequisite: CSD 380 . Admission to the CSD program required. |
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CSD 330 - Language Development and Disorders Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
The normal acquisition of language with emphasis on language content (semantics), form (phonology/morphology/syntax), and use (pragmatics); with consideration of the causes, characteristics, and impact of developmental language disorders. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Same as CSDO 330 . |
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CSD 352 - Audiology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
The science of audiology, hearing assessment and auditory functioning, the nature and prevention of hearing loss, and the measurement of auditory sensitivity and acuity. Includes practicum in hearing screening and basic audiometric testing. Prerequisite: Admission to the CSD program required. Same as CSDO 352 . |
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CSD 353 - Hearing Rehabilitation Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Habilitation and rehabilitation for persons with hearing impairment. Theory and practice of acoustic amplification, auditory training, speech reading, speech habilitation, and educational considerations for the hearing impaired. Educational programming, cultural influences and social adjustments for the deaf. Prerequisite: CSD 225 , CSD 235 and CSD 330 . Admission to the CSD program required. Same as CSDO 353 . |
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CSD 356 - Speech Sound Disorders Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Principles of assessment and diagnosis of articulation and phonological disorders, including basic intervention approaches and normal phonological development. Includes an overview of: phonological theories, speech sounds disorders in selected populations, and impact of dialect/bilingual considerations. Prerequisite: CSD 225 . Admission to the CSD program required. A writing-intensive course. |
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CSD 357 - Organic and Neurogenic Disorders Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
An advanced study of speech and language disorders associated with cleft palate, cerebral palsy, laryngeal problems, and neurogenic speech and language disorders. Includes case studies and clinical observations. Prerequisite: CSD 371 . Admission to the CSD program required. Same as CSDO 357 . |
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CSD 371 - Neurological Bases of Communication Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
A survey of the neuroanatomy and neurophysiological processes related to speech, language cognitive, and swallowing. Includes normal structure and function of the nervous system in human communication and resulting disorders that occur due to neurological dysfunction. Prerequisite: CSD 381 . Admission to the CSD program required. Same as CSDO 371 . |
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CSD 380 - Clinical Methods in Speech Language Pathology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Theoretical and laboratory study of principles, instruments, and paradigms used in the assessment and treatment of speech and language disorders. Prerequisite: Admission to the CSD program required. Same as CSDO 380 . |
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CSD 381 - Anatomical and Physiological Processes of Communication Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Principles of normal human anatomy, neuroanatomy, neurology, and physiology with special reference to the functions related to normal speech, hearing, language, and communication disorders. Same as CSDO 381 . |
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CSD 471 - Intervention for Speech and Language Disorders in Schools Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
A survey of the principles and more prominent approaches to the theory and management of children with language and related learning disabilities. Prerequisite: CSD 225 , CSD 235 and CSD 330 . Admission to the CSD program required. Same as CSDO 471 . |
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CSD 479 - Programs and Services for Older Adults Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
A survey of the healthcare delivery system, the aging networks, delivery of care, and communication disorders in the older adult population. The goal of this course is to develop an understanding of the obstacles and needs facing an older adult while learning of the network of current resources available to this population. This course is designed for students interested in service and ministry with the older adult population. Same as GERO 479 . |
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CSD 485 - Communication Sciences and Disorders Capstone Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
This course is designed to challenge senior-level CSD majors to think critically, globally, and missionally. A portfolio of significant complexity and quality will be completed, intentionally relating student experiences to graduate school expectations and the speech-language pathology and audiology professions. Prerequisite: CSD major and senior standing. A capstone course. Same as CSDO 485 . |
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CSD 493 - Pre-Clinical Experience Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Designed to familiarize the student with assessment and treatment procedures through guided real-time and video observations with pre- and debriefing. Opportunities available to participate in paired-clinician activities. Emphasis on critical thinking and reflection. May be repeated. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information. Prerequisite: CSD 380 . Admission to the CSD program required. Same as CSDO 493 . |
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CSD 494 - Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Experience in clinical procedures in speech-language pathology. Designed to familiarize the student with treatment procedures through clinical experience in speech-language pathology under close supervision. May be repeated. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information. Prerequisite: CSD 493 . Admission to the CSD program required. Same as CSDO 494 . |
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CSD 601 - Speech Sound Disorders Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
An advanced study of articulation and phonological development and disorders. Application of evidence-based practice to principles of assessment and intervention, including current theories and practice patterns. An overview of childhood apraxia of speech is included and dialectal/bilingual considerations are addressed. |
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CSD 602 - Aphasia Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Etiology, symptomatology, assessment, and therapeutic techniques for effective treatment of neurologically based language disorders including aphasia and closed head injury. |
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CSD 603 - Motor Speech Disorders Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Summer
Oral motor disorders of speech with a neuromuscular basis found in children and adults. Discussion includes motor-based articulation disorders, fluency, voice disorders, the dysarthrias, and cerebral palsy. |
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CSD 604 - Voice Disorders Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
The etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of voice disorders, laryngeal pathology, and alaryngeal speech. |
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CSD 606 - Fluency Disorders Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
The study of various theories, research findings, rationales and methodologies for evaluation and treatment of stuttering in children and adults. |
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CSD 607 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 2 Terms Offered: Spring
Presentation of non-oral communication systems, language forms, techniques, and technology. |
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CSD 608 - Multicultural/Multilingual Considerations in CSD Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Current theory and best practices in assessment and intervention with multicultural/multilingual children and adults; addresses topics including the impact of culture on communication, bilingual and second language acquisition, and communication disorders in culturally and linguistically diverse populations. |
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CSD 609 - Advanced Audiology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Advanced instruction in audiological assessment and interpretation. |
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CSD 610 - Language and Language-Learning Disorders in Preschool and School-Aged Children Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Evaluation and treatment of disorders of language in preschool to school-aged children, including language-based literacy and learning disorders. |
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CSD 611 - Language Disorders in Young Children and Special Populations Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
This course is a study of communication/language disorders in infants and young children, including disorders of feeding. Emphasis will be on evidence-based practices in prevention, assessment, and intervention for these disorders in infants and young children as well as in other prelinguistic/nonverbal clients from special populations. |
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CSD 613 - Dysphagia and Related Disorders Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 4 Terms Offered: Spring
An in-depth study of the anatomy and physiology of normal swallowing and the nature and characteristics of swallowing disorders including methods of evaluation and management in children and adults with consideration of medical conditions and other complicating factors associated with dysphagia. |
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CSD 614 - Cognitive-Communication Disorders Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
A study of the cognitive and communication behaviors following neurogenic pathology, from the perspective of a speech-language pathologist. Includes an examination of the theoretical basis for the behaviors as well as assessment and treatment strategies. |
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CSD 620 - Communication Research Methods Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Emphasis on the scientific method, survey research, laboratory research, sampling procedures, questionnaire construction and interviewing techniques. |
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CSD 623 - Theory and Therapeutic Methodology for the Autism Spectrum Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 2 Terms Offered: Spring
This course covers the knowledge and skills needed to provide effective assessments and evidence-based treatments for communication impairments in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Topics include ASD characteristics and etiologies, functional communication systems, structured teach principles, and positive environmental supports for effective learning. |
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CSD 659 - Seminar in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Theory in Speech Pathology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Studies in a specialized area of speech pathology; evaluation of diagnostic and therapeutic literature. May be taken more than one semester for maximum of six hours. |
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CSD 661 - Special Problems in Speech Pathology and Audiology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
In-depth study of various problems, concepts and subjects in speech pathology and audiology. May be taken more than one semester for maximum of six hours. |
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CSD 670 - Seminar in Speech Pathology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Evaluation of the theoretical and experimental research literature in speech pathology on various topics. |
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CSD 693 - Clinical Practicum Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Diagnostic and treatment procedures under close supervision in speech-language pathology. May be repeated. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information. |
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CSD 694 - Advanced Clinical Practicum Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
May be repeated. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information. |
Conflict Management |
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CONR 601 - Conflict Theory and Communication Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Designed to prepare professionals for the field of conflict resolution. Provides advanced opportunities to analyze case studies, critique basic assumptions of conflict theories and role-play appropriate behavior in conflict scenarios. |
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CONR 602 - Dynamics of Interpersonal Conflict Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 This course addresses the fundamental aspects of understanding, analyzing, and managing interpersonal conflict. Students will examine contributing factors to conflict such as communication, emotions, and identity. Course material is theoretical as well as practical. This course provides foundational material that students will apply throughout the program. Course fee. |
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CONR 603 - Negotiation: Principles and Practice Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Comprehensive study of the conceptual and interpersonal skills required to engage in effective negotiation. Topics include analyzing the negotiation context, preparing a negotiation plan, conducting negotiation sessions, and addressing issues such as emotion, cognitive bias, and power and their effects on the negotiation process. |
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CONR 604 - Mediation: Principles and Practice Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 This course focuses on the art and science of facilitating conversations and negotiations between parties in conflict. Designed for individuals in leadership roles in a wide variety of organizational and personal environments, as well as individuals seeking professional work in conflict resolution, the course presents opportunities for personal assessment and development of party and group facilitation, problem-solving skills, and approaches for conflict management through the role of mediator. Prerequisite: CONR 603 . |
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CONR 605 - Negotiation and Mediation Lecture Hours: 6 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 6 Comprehensive study of the conceptual and interpersonal skills required to engage in effective negotiation and mediation. Topics include analysis of conflict, negotiation and mediation planning, effective negotiation and mediation skills and process, impasse resolution, and agreement documentation. Emphasis on skill development and strategic approach to creating opportunity for agreement. |
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CONR 606 - Theory I Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces students to various communication and social/political theories as means to explain, predict, and ultimately resolve conflict between individuals and groups. The course makes extensive use of television and film to illustrate theoretical analyses of interpersonal and group communication and conflict. |
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CONR 610 - Managing Conflict in the Workplace Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Designed to prepare professionals for conflict resolution in the work environment. Provides opportunities to develop skills in identifying the signs and root causes of friction, anger, violence and conflict. Analysis of case studies provides the framework for understanding sources of organizational conflict. |
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CONR 612 - Conflict Management Systems Design Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Provides a framework for understanding organizational conflict prevention and resolution systems. Analysis of case studies and practical application are featured throughout the course. |
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CONR 615 - Managing Conflict in the Schools Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 This course provides a basic understanding of both the unique nature and management of conflict in schools and of strategies to teach conflict management skills to children. Students will examine the role social and emotional learning plays in the development of appropriate conflict resolution skills and will explore methods for addressing conflict that involve students and adults in the K-12 school setting. Prerequisite: CONR 604 . Requires approval of the Program Director. |
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CONR 617 - Conflict Resolution in the Church Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 This course is designed to prepare professionals for conflict resolution in churches. The course will offer an examination of the causes and dynamics of conflict in churches with an emphasis on family systems and self-differentiation. Student will also be introduced to conflict management and collaborative leadership practices. A variety of instructional methods will be employed. |
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CONR 618 - Conflict: The Christian Perspective Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 This course examines conflict through the lens of scripture with particular attention given to how the Christian should approach conflict as a means to glorify God and grow in their faith. Special emphasis is given to the concepts of forgiveness and reconciliation, a comparison of the two, and examining when each may or may not be appropriate. Prerequisite: CONR 602 , CONR 606 , CONR 603 , and CONR 604 . |
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CONR 622 - The Organizational Ombudsman Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 This course will explore the historical development of the organizational ombudsman function within the arena of alternative dispute resolution. Students will learn about the ombudsman function in terms of its role in identifying, resolving, and leveraging conflict in order to produce a more collaborative and productive organization. Fundamental to a study of the ombudsman function will be an understanding of the basic principles of the organizational ombudsman function: confidentiality, independence, neutrality, and informality. The ethical standards, dilemmas, and challenges of the role will also be identified. Prerequisite: CONR 602 , CONR 603 , CONR 604 , and CONR 606 . |
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CONR 628 - Foundations of Family Conflict Dynamics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces students to current family dynamics and family conflict. Students will analyze and explore traditional and non-traditional family structures, family life cycle, and family functioning to understand how family conflict arises. Students will learn about conflict prevention and resilience strategies and helpful conflict management techniques for practical application. Prerequisite: CONR 603 , CONR 604 , and CONR 606 . |
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CONR 630 - Advanced Family Mediation Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 This course applies the concepts of negotiation and mediation to the management and resolution of conflicts which arise during and after the termination of a marital relationship and with other child-related issues. This course covers the Texas ADR statute, including the area of family violence. Prerequisite: CONR 604 . |
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CONR 632 - Conflict Management in Healthcare Organizations Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Examines the underlying sources of conflict in healthcare settings and presents specific theories and techniques of negotiating among and between medical professionals and administration. While collaboration is emphasized, the course also presents tactics for securing essential terms in bargaining and group facilitation skills for building consensus. Same as HCAD 632 . |
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CONR 635 - Identity, Culture and Conflict Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Examines self and social contexts in which people with incompatible goals, assumptions, and behaviors conflict because of cultural differences. Proposes intercultural competence as an approach for managing cultural conflict from differences in cultural patterns and variables, problem perspectives of self and identity, and differences of race, gender, and class. |
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CONR 637 - Dispute Resolution and the Legal System Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 This course explores the relationship between law, culture, and dispute resolution. It incorporates overviews of various legal traditions including: Talmudic, Islamic, Civil, Hindu, Confucian, and Common law with emphasis on the United States legal system. Students will identify both universal and distinguishing dispute resolution features of the systems and the context in which these features and systems emerged. After this exploration and analysis, students will integrate lessons learned from these systems into their own peacemaking practice and will better understand their place within the long peacemaking tradition. |
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CONR 638 - Ethics and Conflict Resolution Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Investigates contemporary policies, historical perspectives, and significant theoretical systems of ethics in the study of conflict resolution and reconciliation. Examines the relationship of ethics to decision-making and problem solving in conflict resolution contexts. |
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CONR 643 - Practicum in Conflict Resolution Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 A graduate level practicum tailored to meet the individual interests of the student and to utilize the student’s God-given, unique talents in advancing the field of conflict resolution. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information. |
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CONR 645 - Transcending Conflict: Advanced Theory & Practice Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Examines contemporary ideas in negotiation and mediation, reflects on the personal experience of conflict resolution, studies a holistic model of conflict, and engages practical applications of conflict processes. |
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CONR 647 - Careers in Peacemaking Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces five areas in which conflict management students might consider specializing: mediation, conflict coaching, training, ombudsing, and group facilitation with each topic being covered by an expert in that area. Focus is also given to the steps necessary to set up a business as a peacemaker. Prerequisite: CONR 602 , CONR 603 , CONR 604 , and CONR 606 . |
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CONR 651 - Critical Thinking and Analysis Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Examines concepts and techniques of adult learning, critical thinking and analysis within the context of family conversations that address heritage development in business-related and emotion-driven issues and interests. |
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CONR 653 - Communication and Facilitation Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Principles, best practices and processes are discussed for guiding groups toward solving problems or achieving collective goals for heritage development. The course focuses on building positive communication contexts for a group of people to move through complex relational challenges of emotionally charged conflict, problem solving and decision making. |
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CONR 655 - Strategic Vision and Planning Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Explores theories and techniques for evaluating present conditions and future potential, creating viable vision and foundational platform statements, and designing and implementing strategic plans for heritage development. |
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CONR 657 - Practicum in Heritage Development Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 This course provides students with practical experience working with applications of course principles and with professionals in heritage development contexts. Students will observe processes and apply concepts and theories from courses in regular reports and reflections. |
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CONR 690 - Conflict Resolution Residency Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 0 Conflict Resolution Residency provides skill development for the practical and professional use of conflict resolution and communication techniques. A course fee of $600 is collected. Prerequisite: CONR 603 and CONR 604 . |
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CONR 725 - Beyond Power: The Theory and Practice of Appropriate Decision Making Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 This course explores personal and organizational decision theory. It provides students with practical alternatives to hierarchical policy-making and enforcement. Using proven conflict management strategies and techniques, students will learn to create a culture of collaboration, resiliency, and inclusivity within an organization. Prerequisite: CONR 603 , CONR 604 , and CONR 606 or approval of the program director. |
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HCAD 632 - Conflict Management in Healthcare Organizations Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Examines the underlying sources of conflict in healthcare settings and presents specific theories and techniques of negotiating among and between medical professionals and administration. While collaboration is emphasized, the course also presents tactics for securing essential terms in bargaining and group facilitation skills for building consensus. Same as CONR 632 . |
Cornerstone |
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CORE 110 - Cornerstone Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Engage first semester students in thinking about the ideas which shape our current and future views of ourselves, our communities, and the cosmos. Special attention is given to a Christian perspective on liberal education as a foundation for life-long integration of faith, ideas, and action. Required to satisfy University Requirements. |
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CORE 115 - Introduction to Critical Thinking Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 This course engages students in thinking about how knowledge shapes our current and future views of ourselves and our communities. Special attention is given to a Christian perspective on online education as a foundation for the life-long integration of faith, ideas, and action. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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CORE 210 - Human Identity and Community Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Focuses on the intersection of the human self and community. Exploring a range of philosophical, ethical, and theological theories of human nature and society, students will learn how to think critically, globally, and missionally about themselves and the communities of which they are a part. Prerequisite: CORE 110 and ENGL 112 . May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
Computer Science |
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CS 115 - Introduction to Programming Using Scripting Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
An introduction to computer programming using a scripting language such as Python or PHP, with an emphasis on problem solving and logic. Topics include: variables and constants, arithmetic operations, data input and output, Boolean logic, conditional and iterative program control structures, user-defined functions, simple algorithm design, and debugging strategies. Same as CSO 115 . A student may not receive credit for this course after receiving credit for CS 117 or CS 120 . |
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CS 116 - Scripting for Analytics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
A deeper exploration of computer programming using a scripting language such as Python or PHP, with a greater emphasis on algorithm design. Topics include strings, arrays, and other advanced data types, reading and writing files, modules, exception handling, recursion, regular expressions, and complex algorithm design. Prerequisite: CS 115 with a grade of “C” or better. Same as CSO 116 . |
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CS 117 - Introduction to Game Scripting Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
An introduction to programming and problem solving with an emphasis on front-end design. Topics include: loops and repetition, decision procedures, graphical user interface elements, simple algorithm design, and debugging strategies. A student may not receive credit for this course after receiving credit for CS 115 or CS 120 . |
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CS 118 - Applied Game Scripting Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Computer game scripting. Offers a deeper exploration of computer programming using a scripting language specifically for game design, with an emphasis on creating variables, functions, dictionaries, classes, exception handling, and working with game objects within a game engine. Prerequisite: CS 117 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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CS 120 - Programming I Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Programming, debugging, and small program development in a statically typed procedural language. Topics include sequential, selective, and iterative control flow, simple data types, arrays, user-defined functions, and formatted output. Prerequisite: Mathematics placement testing or simultaneous enrollment in MATH 109 or MATW 109 , MATH 124 , or MATH 185 ; or CS 115 . A student may not receive credit for this course after receiving credit for CS 115 or CS 117 . |
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CS 130 - Programming II: Data Structures Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
An introduction to programming emphasizing implementation details such as pointers, array and data structure physical memory layout, stack conventions for function calls, string manipulation, heaps, allocation, object construction including canonical object form for C++, and portability. The primary language is C++, with substantial reference to C, and assembly language. Prerequisite: CS 120 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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CS 220 - Computer Organization Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
An introduction to machine organization covering digital circuits, functional units, caches, virtual memory, devices, the interrupt mechanism, and bus arbitration in the context of a single-user system. Prerequisite: CS 130 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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CS 230 - Object-Oriented Programming Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Principles and concepts of programming under the object-oriented paradigm using a language such as C++ or Java. Topics include: data abstraction and problem decomposition, information hiding, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, templates, exception/event handling, multi-threading, concurrency, debugging, graphical user interfaces, and documentation. Emphasis on satisfying user specifications in application development. Prerequisite: (CS 118 or CS 130 ) with a grade of “C” or better. |
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CS 301 - Language Lab Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: on demand
An introduction to the syntax, semantics and use of a currently popular programming language or paradigm with emphasis on the features unique to that topic. May be repeated if a different topic is offered. Prerequisite: CS 230 with a grade of” or better or approval of the instructor. |
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CS 311 - Contest Programming Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: on demand
A lab for programming practice, development of problem analysis skills, and general problem solving in the context of a formal programming contest environment. Prerequisite: CS 130 with a grade of “C” or better. Course may be repeated for two hours of credit. |
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CS 315 - Mobile Application Development Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Introduces the development of applications for mobile computing and technology. Students learn to develop applications for mobile computing devices such as the iPhone and iPod Touch. Includes theory, concepts, and hands-on programming. Assumes a strong programming background. Prerequisite: IT 220 and (CS 116 or CS 118 or CS 130 ) with a grade of “C” or better. |
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CS 316 - Mobile Game Development Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Introduces the development of games for mobile computing devices such as the iPhone or Android. Assumes a strong programming background and includes theory, concepts, and hands-on programming in several environments. Prerequisite: DET 260 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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CS 330 - Human-Computer Interaction Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Introduction to both the programmatic and psychological considerations surrounding shaping the computer tool to the user. The course will cover the details of implementing a graphical user interface, and how to make the interface as user-friendly as possible. Prerequisite: ITC 125 or MKTG 320 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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CS 332 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Design and scientific and mathematical study of algorithms. Analytic and experimental performance determination. Includes searching and sorting, trees, graphs, asymptotic (e.g., big-O) performance bounds, and the halting problem. Prerequisite: CS 130 and MATH 185 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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CS 341 - Numerical Methods Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
Survey of elementary numerical methods used in scientific computing applications. Topics include computer representation of integer and real numbers, sequences, series approximations, finite differences, interpolation, curve fitting, numerical differentiation and integration, and roots of a single non-linear equation. Selected algorithms to be solved using the computer. Prerequisite: MATH 186 and CS 120 . Same as MATH 341 . |
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CS 352 - Programming Languages Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, on demand
Students will improve their understanding of languages, increase their vocabulary of useful programming constructs, and be able to learn or design a language more easily. Prerequisite: CS 230 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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CS 356 - Operating Systems Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, on demand
Topics include dynamic procedure activation, system structure, evaluation, memory and process management, and recovery procedures. Prerequisite: CS 220 or ENGR 210 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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CS 365 - Theory of Computation Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, on demand
Introduction to formal languages and automata, computability, and complexity. Topics include the DFAs, CFGs, pumping lemmas, Turing machines, the Church-Turing Thesis, non-determinism, and NP-completeness. Prerequisite: CS 332 and MATH 227 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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CS 374 - Software Engineering Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
A study of the development of large-scale software systems. Includes an overview of the software development life cycle. Principles of software testing will be introduced. Projects will afford practical experience in the development of interpersonal communication skills needed for team software development. Prerequisite: CS 230 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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CS 375 - Software Engineering II Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
A continuing study of the development of large-scale software systems. Includes an overview of currently used analysis and design methodologies, including both structured and object-oriented paradigms. UML and Design Patterns will be introduced. Students will be exposed to existing projects of moderate size. Prerequisite: CS 374 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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CS 381 - Computer Graphics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
A study of 2D and 3D rendering algorithms and representations, including homogeneous coordinate systems and their attendant transformations. Includes study of light and color and a survey of photo-realistic 3D rendering techniques. Prerequisite: CS 220 or ENGR 210 , MATH 185 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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CS 442 - Numerical Analysis Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, odd years
Solution of linear systems of equations by direct and iterative methods, matrix inversion, and evaluation of determinants. Matrix solution of least square problems. Approximation of eigenvalues. Selected algorithms to be solved using the computer. Prerequisite: CS 341 ; MATH 325 . Same as MATH 442 . |
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CS 467 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, on demand
Survey of the search, reasoning, control, learning, and knowledge representation principles underpinning intelligent systems such as games, theorem provers, expert systems, neural networks, planning, machine learning, and natural language. Prerequisite: CS 332 and MATH 227 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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POLC 205 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
An introduction to the concepts of criminal justice, the criminal justice system, deviance, crime, social control, law, justice, and constitutionalism, including the roles of the police, the courts, and corrections in the context of the American system of criminal justice. Same as PLCO 205 . |
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POLC 250 - Police Systems and Practices Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
Introduction to the philosophy and history of law enforcement; US Constitutional limitations imposed on law enforcement in a democratic society; agencies within and levels of American policing and their functions; role and place of law enforcement in the total justice process; and current issues in policing. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, POLC 205 . Same as PLCO 250 . |
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POLC 320 - Criminal Law Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
The study of general criminal law and concepts from the Model Penal Code developed by the American Law Institute, and the role of court decisions. Prerequisite: POLC 205 or permission from the instructor. Junior standing. Same as PLCO 320 . |
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POLC 330 - Domestic Violence Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Examination of legal remedies for victims of intimate partner/domestic violence, including laws in the Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Family Code, Occupations Code, Insurance Code, U.S. Code, and Rules of Evidence. Prerequisite: POLC 205 , junior standing. Same as PLCO 330 . |
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POLC 350 - Corrections: Prison, Probation, and Parole Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, odd years
Study of the goals of the American correctional system and the roles of courts, prosecutors, pretrial officers, correctional officers, probation officers, parole officers, and re-entry specialists. Provides a practical understanding of the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments as related to correctional issues. Prerequisite: POLC 205 , junior standing. Same as PLCO 350 . |
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POLC 355 - Social Deviance Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
A theoretical and descriptive analysis of socially deviant behavior and the social interactive process in its definition and control. Same as PLCO 355 and SOCI 355 . |
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