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COMM 4334 - Sex, Love, and Romance in Popular Culture Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: junior standing.
Description
Analyzes and evaluates the depiction of love, sex, and romance in popular culture to increase sensitivity to and understanding of such images.
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COMM 4335 - Crisis Communication Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: COMM 1333 or consent of instructor.
Description
Advanced interpersonal communication concepts dealing with relationship disintegration and crisis intervention.
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COMM 4336 - Social Cognition and Communication Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: COMM 1333 or consent of instructor.
Description
The impact of judgment and attribution processes and the influence of awareness on verbal and nonverbal communication behavior.
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COMM 4337 - Television and the Family Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: COMM 1333 and COMM 1301 or consent of instructor.
Description
Television portrayals of the family and the processes and relational consequences associated with family use of television.
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COMM 4338 - The Family in Popular Culture Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: COMM 1333 and COMM 1301 or consent of instructor.
Description
Portrayal of family in popular media, including comics, radio, movies, television, and music, and how those popular images influence the expectations that audiences construct about family life and family relations.
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COMM 4350 - Case Studies in Media Management Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: COMM 3350 or consent of instructor.
Description
Case studies used for solving various problems of media management.
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COMM 4353 - Information and Communication Technologies II Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: COMM 3353 or consent of instructor.
Description
Mass communication and the Internet: advanced tools for publishing corporate communication in cyberspace.
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COMM 4354 - Organizational Crisis Communication Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: COMM 1301 and junior standing.
Description
Study of how organizations plan for, train for, and respond to crises.
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COMM 4355 - Organizational Communication Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: six hours in communication courses or consent of instructor.
Description
Theory and research associated with the study of communication in complex organizations.
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COMM 4356 - Applied Organizational Communication Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: COMM 4355 or consent of instructor.
Description
Application of organizational communication theories and concepts within an organizational context.
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COMM 4357 - Intercultural Communication and Organizations Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: COMM 1301 , 1302 and Junior standing.
Description
Study of the theory and practice of intercultural communication as it influences organizational behavior, including the effects of cultural diversity on communication within multicultural organizations and the impact of intercultural interactions on communication in organizations.
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COMM 4358 - Bargaining and Negotiation Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: COMM 4355 or consent of instructor.
Description
The role of communication in bargaining and negotiation within organizational settings.
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COMM 4360 - Media Planning & Placement Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: At least a C in COMM 2310 and in either COMM 3360 or 3368, or consent of instructor.
Description
Application of media planning principles to create an integrated communications plan.
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COMM 4361 - Advertising Campaign Competition Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisite: Application to instructor. COMM 3360 , COMM 3361 and COMM 4360 or COMM 4366 .
Description
Application of creative media and strategic advertising principles in developing a complete advertising campaign for national competition.
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COMM 4363 - Integrated Communication Campaigns Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisite: COMM 3360 , COMM 3361 and COMM 4360 or consent of instructor.
Description
Application of integrated communication principles to develop and execute a campaign.
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COMM 4364 - Rhetoric and Criticism of Public Relations Discourse Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: six semester hours in public relations or consent of instructor.
Description
Critical examination of the rhetorical processes of public relations discourse.
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COMM 4365 - Digital Public Relations and Advertising Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: COMM 3353 or equivalent skills, and either COMM 3360 or COMM 3368 .
Description
Incorporation of the Internet into integrated communication. Advertising models, promotion activities, relationship marketing and research methodology. Web audience measurement and Internet user characteristics and behavior.
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COMM 4366 - Advertising Account Planning Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: At least a C in COMM 2310 and COMM 3360 or 3368 or consent of instructor.
Description
Advertising planning that includes strategy, creative and idea development.
May be repeated once for credit.
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COMM 4367 - Issues Management Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: COMM 4331 or consent of instructor.
Description
Examines the communication strategies used by major organizations to influence public policies.
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COMM 4368 - Public Relations Campaigns Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: COMM 3368 and COMM 3377 .
Description
Public relations campaign strategies and case histories, including the design and partial implementation of a public relations program for selected clients.
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COMM 4369 - Advertising Portfolio Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: COMM 3326 ,and COMM 3361 , or consent of instructor.
Description
Developing a portfolio to show student-produced work in advertising.
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COMM 4370 - Social Aspects of Film Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: three advanced hours in communication.
Description
An examination of the social context in which films are produced and exhibited including film censorship, audience attitudes and behavior, and content analysis.
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COMM 4372 - Media, Power, and Society Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: COMM 1301 and Junior standing
Description
Critical study of media as a social force in modern society.
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COMM 4375 - Propaganda and Mass Communication Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: COMM 1301 or consent of instructor.
Description
History, theory, development, and impact of propaganda as a controversial mass communication strategy for influencing public opinion.
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COMM 4376 - Economic Aspects of Mass Comm Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: At least a C in both COMM 2320 and 3350, or consent of instructor.
Description
Economic, legal, and logistic considerations in mass communication production, distribution, and exhibition in theatrical, television, and cable markets.
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COMM 4377 - Understanding Publics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: COMM 3360 , COMM 3368 , COMM 3300 or COMM 4355 .
Description
Study, understand, and apply current research, theory, and principles of identifying, segmenting, and working with publics.
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COMM 4378 - The Social Impact of New Information Technology Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: consent of instructor
Description
Advanced study and analysis of the cultural and social impact of contemporary communication/information technology.
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COMM 4380 - Media Production Workshop II Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisite: COMM 3380 , 3382 and 3383 and consent of instructor.
Description
Application of various media production techniques to a specific production.
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COMM 4381 - Digital Cinematography Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisite: COMM 3321 and consent of instructor.
Description
Advanced techniques in digital cinematography. Focus on narrative storytelling. Scripting, lighting, shooting, and editing in standard and high definition video.
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COMM 4382 - Advanced Non-Linear Editing Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: COMM 3383 .
Description
Investigation of the use of visual media creation/editing applications, components, uses as related to film, television, and visual communications industries. Style, ethics, and the politic of the editor emphasized.
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COMM 4383 - Documentary Filmmaking Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Description
Theories, methodologies, and practices related to the production of successful documentary films.
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
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COMM 4384 - Strategic Communication Applications Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 0 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisite: COMM 2310 , 3360 or 3368, and 3369; or consent of instructor.
Description
Students get real-world experience in conducting client communication, planning public relations programming, conducting research to apply to communication issues, and writing and implementing public relations messages and materials. Students are actively engaged in problem solving during every class meeting, as they are required to contribute ideas and advice for every team’s work.
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COMM 4387 - Media and Political Campaigns in the Digital Age Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: COMM 1301 and COMM 2310 , or consent of instructor.
Description
This course explores the relationship and effects between political campaign messages (political advertising, PR and campaign messages, debates), mass media, and the voter (public) agenda. Students will study how political candidates, political strategists, journalists/media pundits, and citizens construct, transmit, and understand political messages, including how news, new media, advertising, and entertainment media contribute to the shaping of political perceptions, emotions, and behaviors during an electoral campaign.
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COMM 4392 - Professional Internship Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: 75 ,hours of college credit and an application approved by the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication Internship Coordinator.
Description
Assigned work experience outside the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication in cooperation with supervisors at businesses and media in Houston, nationally and internationally.
May be repeated once for elective credit.
Note: May be repeated once for elective credit.
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COMM 4397 - Selected Topics Communication Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
Description
Intensive study with reading and discussion in a selected area of communication.
Note: May be repeated for credit with approval of advisor when topics vary.
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COMM 4398 - Independent Study Credit Hours: 3.0
Prerequisite: approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
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COMM 4399 - Senior Honors Thesis Credit Hours: 3.0
Prerequisite: approval of department chair, a 3.25 grade point average in the major, and a 3.00 cumulative average.
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ASLI 3433 - Simultaneous Interpreting I Credit Hours: 4.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 4.0 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ASLI majors and ASLI 3330.
Description
Theoretical strategies for interpreting simultaneously between spoken English and American Sign Language will be introduced. Lab included for intensive interlingual practice.
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ASLI 3434 - Simultaneous Interpreting II Credit Hours: 4.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 4.0 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: Prerequisites: ASLI majors and ASLI 3333.
Description
Enhanced techniques for skill development when interpreting simultaneously between spoken/written English and American Sign Language. Lab included for intensive inter-lingual practice
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COMD 1333 - Introduction to Communication Disorders Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Description
The field of communication disorders including history of professions in communication disorders and overview of a variety of disorder areas and career opportunities.
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COMD 2338 - Phonetics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Description
Analysis of spoken English in articulatory, perceptual, and acoustic terms, with emphasis on general American dialect and its phonetic transcription.
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COMD 2339 - Language Development Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly COMD 2439 Speech and Language Development
Description
Theories and descriptions of typical development of language from infancy through adolescence.
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COMD 2376 - Anatomy for Communication Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: declared PRE-COMD major.
Description
Anatomic and physiologic mechanisms underlying swallowing, language, speech and other communication modalities. Systems covered include respiration, phonation, articulation/resonance, deglutition, and the nervous system.
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COMD 3301 - History and Culture of American Deaf Community Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: English 1303 and 1304.
Description
Historical overview of the American Deaf community and its evolving culture. Theoretical frameworks from sociology are explored.
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COMD 3371 - Speech Development and Disorders in Children Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: COMD 1333 , COMD 2338 , COMD 2339 , COMD 2376 , COMD Core complete, approved COMD Major.
Description
Introduction to the identification and remediation of speech sound disorders in children; including survey of phonological development, practice in description of typical and atypical speech using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
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COMD 3380 - Professional Writing in Communication Sciences and Disorders Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: approved COMD Major.
Description
Intensive writing and critical reading/thinking about topics relevant to communication sciences and disorders.
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COMD 3381 - Audiology Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: Declared COMD major with COMD Core Complete, or COMD Minor with COMD 2339 completed; COMD 2376 completed or taken concurrently.
Description
Introduction to audiology, physics of sound, diagnostic audiology, anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the auditory system, and types of hearing loss. Also covers hearing technology, hearing screenings, and hearing conservation.
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COMD 3383 - Language Disorders in Children Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: COMD 1333 , COMD 2338 , COMD 2339 , COMD 2376 , COMD Core Complete, approved COMD Major.
Description
Introduction to disorders of language in children from birth through adolescence.
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COMD 3385 - Speech Science Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: declared Pre-COMD Major and COMD 2376 .
Description
Theoretical and physiological aspects of speech production and perception. Contributions of respiratory, laryngeal, velopharyngeal, and articulatory systems to speech production; physical and speech acoustics; speech across the life span.
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COMD 3396 - Selected Topics in Communication Sciences and Disorders Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: junior standing, COMD major and consent of department chair.
Description
Exploration of specific interests such as bilingual speech and language development, language science, and research in communication sciences and disorders.
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COMD 3399 - Senior Honors Thesis in Communication Disorders Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: consent of department chair.
Description
Both COMD 3399 and COMD 4399 must be taken before credit is received for either, and the courses must be taken in sequence
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COMD 4198 - Independent Study in Communication Sciences and Disorders Credit Hours: 1.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: senior standing, COMD major and consent of department chair.
Description
Offered to advanced COMD majors who wish to explore specific interests such as bilingual speech and language development, language science, and research in communication sciences and disorders.
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COMD 4333 - Neuroscience for Communication Disorders Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: approved COMD Major, COMD 2376 , COMD 3385 , and COMD 3380 .
Description
Foundations of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology relevant to speech, language, cognition, and swallowing.
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COMD 4382 - Aural Rehabilitation Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: approved COMD Majors or approved COMD Minors and COMD 3381 .
Description
Principles, methodology, and procedures used with children and adults living with hearing impairment. Includes amplification devices, communication skills training, educational programming, and current issues.
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COMD 4398 - Independent Study Credit Hours: 3.0
Prerequisite: approval of department chair.
Description
Undergraduate credit only.
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COMD 4399 - Senior Honors Thesis in Communication Disorders Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: consent of department chair.
Description
Both COMD 3399 and 4399 must be taken before credit is received for either, and the courses must be taken in sequence.
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COMD 4489 - Clinical Procedures Credit Hours: 4.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 4 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: COMD Core Complete, Approved COMD Major, COMD 3371 and COMD 3383 .
Description
Capstone course for COMD, practical application of clinical skills, guided clinical observation of certified speech language pathologists and/or audiologists.
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COMD 5241 - Applied Professional Ethics for the SLPA Credit Hours: 2.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: COMD 5341 , COMD 5342 , COMD 5343 , COMD 5345 , COMD 5346 , COMD 5348 , 5349, COMD 5441 or permission from the program coordinator.
Description
Issues pertinent to the professional life of the SLPA. Explores scope of service, licensure and registration, ethics, team membership, culturally sensitive practice, interpretation and translation services, and conflict resolution.
Note: This COMD class is designated for the Speech Language Pathology Assistant Certificate Program
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COMD 5341 - Competencies and Strategies for the SLPA I Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the SLPA Certificate Program.
Description
Roles and responsibilities of the SLPA. Rules and regulations in public school settings, service delivery models, health and safety, assistive technology, and introduction to intervention strategies and data collection.
Note: This COMD class is designated for the Speech Language Pathology Assistant Certificate Program
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COMD 5342 - Competencies and Strategies for the SLPA II Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the SLPA Certificate Program.
Description
Roles and responsibilities of the SLPA. Screening, cultural competence, working with interpreters, the psychosocial impact of communication disorders, advanced data collection and effective collaboration with team members.
Note: This COMD class is designated for the Speech Language Pathology Assistant Certificate Program
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COMD 5343 - Aural Rehabilitation for the SLPA Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the SLPA Certificate Program.
Description
Principles, methodology, and procedures used with children and adults living with hearing impairment. Includes amplification devices, communication skills training, educational programming, and current issues relevant to the SLPA.
Note: This COMD class is designated for the Speech Language Pathology Assistant Certificate Program
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COMD 5345 - Speech and Language Disorders in Children for the SLPA Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the SLPA Certificate Program.
Description
Theories and research related to phonological and language development and disorders in pre-school children. General diagnostic and remedial approaches for children with phonological and language-based problems relevant to SLPA.
Note: This COMD class is designated for the Speech Language Pathology Assistant Certificate Program
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COMD 5346 - Speech and Language Disorders in Adults for the SLPA Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the SLPA Certificate Program.
Description
Theories and research related to acquired speech and Language disorders in adults. General diagnostic and remedial approaches for adults including aphasia, motor speech disorders, voice disorders and cognitive communication disorders.
Note: This COMD class is designated for the Speech Language Pathology Assistant Certificate Program
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COMD 5348 - Phonetics for the SLPA Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the SLPA Certificate Program.
Description
Analysis of spoken English in articulatory, perceptual, and acoustic terms, with emphasis on general American dialect and its phonetic transcription for the SLPA.
Note: This COMD class is designated for the Speech Language Pathology Assistant Certificate Program
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COMD 5441 - SLPA Externship I Credit Hours: 4.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 0 Lab Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisite: COMD 5341 , COMD 5343 , COMD 5345 , COMD 5346 , COMD 5348 , COMD 5449 , or permission from the program coordinator.
Description
Supervised clinic Experience in school, clinic, or hospital setting 4 hours per week for 12 weeks. Development of clinical skills, professionalism, and developing competencies for ethical and effective clinical practice.
Note: This COMD class is designated for the Speech Language Pathology Assistant Certificate Program
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COMD 5442 - SLPA Externship II Credit Hours: 4.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 0 Lab Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisite: COMD 5341 , COMD 5342 , COMD 5343 , COMD 5345 , COMD 5346 , COMD 5348 , COMD 5441 , COMD 5449 or permission from the program coordinator.
Description
Supervised clinic experience in school, clinic, or hospital setting 4 hours per week for 12 weeks. Development of clinical skills, professionalism, and developing competencies for ethical and effective clinical practice.
Note: This COMD class is designated for the Speech Language Pathology Assistant Certificate Program
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COMD 5449 - Speech and Language Development for the SLPA Credit Hours: 4.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the SLPA Certificate Program.
Description
Theories and descriptions of typical development of language and speech from infancy through adulthood for the SLPA.
Note: These COMD classes listed below are designated for the Speech Language Pathology Assistant Certificate Program
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CCS 2350 - Perspectives on Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ENGL 1304 .
Description
CCS gateway course examines culture across disciplinary perspectives. Team lecturers present the what/how/why of what they do in studying the cultural dimension of life, historically, regionally, thematically, globally.
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CCS 2394 - Selected Topics in Comparative Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ENGL 1304 .
May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
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CCS 2398 - Independent Study in Comparative Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ENGL 1304 and approval of instructor.
May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
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CCS 3350 - Brazilian Cultures and Their Histories Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ENGL 1304 .
Description
Peoples and cultures that created Brazil. Brazilian politics, economics, and visual cultures may also be the focus.
May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
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CCS 3351 - African Religious Practices in the Americas Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ENGL 1304 .
Description
Focuses on African cultural influences in the Americas past and present, especially through the study of religion.
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CCS 3355 - Approaches to World Literature: Texts and Traditions Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ENGL 1304 .
Description
Comparative study of local and global literary systems and selected works as they acquire new life in the English language via translation, adaptation, circulation, and reception. These ¿traveling texts¿ include poetry and prose from literary traditions worldwide, including South Asia, Europe, the Americas and Africa.
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CCS 3356 - Comparative Modernisms: The Global South Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ENGL 1304 .
Description
Comparative study of the aesthetics and literatures of modernism as they have developed in South Asia and Latin America during the twentieth century and into the twenty-first century. Authors to be considered include Joyce, Tagore, Borges, Rushdie, Donoso and Rao and others, in order to consider a comparative global modernism that includes, but goes beyond, European and U.S. definitions.
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CCS 3357 - Global English Literature Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ENGL 1304 .
Description
Study of literary works written across the twentieth century in England, the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Africa, India, and Australia. Over the course of the past century, English has become a global language, spoken as a first (or second or third) language in more than one hundred countries. As a result, English-language literature has become increasingly global in its topics, styles, and settings.
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CCS 3393 - Comparative Approaches to Indigenous Cultures in the Americas Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ENGL 1304 .
Description
Topics covered include indigenous languages and literatures of the Americas, visual cultures, and/or political and social movements.
May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
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CCS 3394 - Selected Topics in Comparative Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: junior standing or consent of instructor.
May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
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CCS 3398 - Independent Study in Comparative Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ENGL 1304 and consent of instructor.
May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
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CCS 4394 - Selected Topics in Comparative Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: approval of department chair.
May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
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CCS 4398 - Independent Study in Comparative Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ENGL 1304 and consent of instructor.
May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
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CIS 1300 - Problem Solving Using Computers Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 1330 and Computer Information Systems Major or Minor or consent of program coordinator.
Description
Introduction to programming for business related applications. Emphasis on approaches to problem solving using computer programming. Hardware, software, number systems, basic computer organization, and structured programming.
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CIS 2332 - Information Technology Hardware and Systems Software Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: Computer Information Systems Major or Grade of C or better in ITEC 1301 .
Description
A conceptual and technological survey of the structure of distributed information systems architectures, operating systems, network operating systems, data management systems, application development environments, peripheral technology, and user interfaces.
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CIS 2334 - Information Systems Applications Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: Computer Information Systems Major or Grade of C or better in ITEC 1301 or ELET 2300 or equivalent.
Description
Concepts and production skills relating to information systems technologies, procedures, and resources.
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CIS 2336 - Internet Application Development Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: C or better in ELET 2300 or equivalent.
Description
Internet and World Wide Web Technologies. Development and maintenance of Web sites and Web applications.
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CIS 2337 - Fundamentals of Information Security Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: None.
Description
Information security, including technical security issues, people security issues, policy issues, privacy, and ethics.
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CIS 2348 - Information Systems Application Development Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: C or better in both MATH 1431 and ELET 2300 or COSC 1306 , or equivalent.
Description
Development of information systems applications using modern application development technologies.
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CIS 3337 - Secure Application Design Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: CIS 2337 , 2348, and Computer Information Systems major or minor, or consent of program manager or program coordinator. Designing applications using a secure design life cycle process, including
Description
Designing applications using a secure design life cycle process, including common causes of errors and current tools to improve code.
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CIS 3343 - Info Systems Analysis & Design Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: C or better in CIS 2334 and credit for or concurrent enrollment in TMTH 3360 or equivalent.
Description
Development and evaluation of information systems with relation to efficiency and cost.
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CIS 3347 - Information Systems Infrastructure and Networks Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: C or better in CIS 2332 , credit for or concurrent enrollment in TMTH 3360 , and Computer Information Systems major or minor, or consent of program manager or program coordinator.
Description
Data communications standards, protocols, models, architectures, internet topics, and ethics. Components of industry infrastructure with business justification. Study of emerging technologies and trends related to software/hardware components.
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CIS 3351 - Intrusion Detection and Incident Response Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: CIS 2337 and Computer Information Systems major or minor, or consent of program manager or program coordinator.
Description
Intrusion detection and incident response for enterprise level computer systems, including technical, policy, and legal issues.
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CIS 3355 - Integrated Information Systems Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: C or better in each of CIS 2336 , CIS 2348 , and CIS 3347 , and Computer Information Systems major or minor, or consent of program manager or consent of program coordinator.
Description
Evaluation of integrated information systems.
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CIS 3357 - Cloud Computing Infrastructure Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: C or better in CIS 3347 .
Description
Cloud computing infrastructure principles and concepts. Technical issues include virtualization, broad network access, resource pooling, and rapid elasticity. Operational issues include both service and deployment models as well as the relationship between capital and operational expenses. Emphasis is given to leveraging cloud computing infrastructure to further organizational goals.
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CIS 3358 - Information Media for Organizations Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: CIS 2332 or CIS 2334 or CIS 2337 .
Description
Use of Web-based tools and technologies for information sharing and management within and across organizations.
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CIS 3365 - Database Management Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: C or better in CIS 3343 .
Description
Applications of hierarchical and relational database systems.
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CIS 3368 - Advanced Information Systems Development Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: C or better in CIS 2348 ,and MATH 1431 , Computer Information Systems major or consent of program coordinator.
Description
Use of integrated development tools for full-stack systems development. Architectural planning, technology selection, user interface design concepts, and programming for desktop applications that include database persistence.
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CIS 3399 - Senior Honors Thesis Credit Hours: 3.0
Formerly ITEC 3399
Prerequisite: approval of department chair.
Description
Independent work in information systems technology under the supervision of a faculty member. Both must be completed for credit.
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CIS 4198 - Independent Study Credit Hours: 1.0
Prerequisite: approval of department chair.
Description
Individual projects under faculty sponsorship.
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CIS 4298 - Independent Study Credit Hours: 2.0
Prerequisite: approval of department chair.
Description
Individual projects under faculty sponsorship.
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CIS 4320 - Decision Informatics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly ITEC 4397 Data Mining with Applications to Health Care
Prerequisite: TMTH 3360 or equivalent, CIS 3365 or equivalent.
Description
Computer information systems that support organizational decision making processes.
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CIS 4337 - Advanced Information Systems Applications Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly ITEC 4337
Prerequisite: CIS 3348 and CIS 3365 , Computer Information Systems major or minor, and senior standing.
Description
Advanced concepts and computer-based applications integral to office information systems.
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