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TCED 5333 - Teaching Mathematics in the 4-8 Classroom Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 15
This course focuses on the development of mathematical concepts and teaching strategies for grades 4-8. Emphasis is on problem solving with manipulative and curriculum materials appropriate for use with fourth to eighth grade students. Algebraic and graphing technology will be addressed. Field experiences required.
Prerequisites: MATH 1351 and Admission to Teacher Education Program.
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TCED 5334 - Teaching Social Studies in the 4-8 Classroom Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
This course focuses on curricula designs, instructional models and authentic assessment techniques for developing social studies knowledge, citizenship and critical thinking skills. Emphasis is on best practice and research-based strategies for teaching 4-8 students. Field experiences required.
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Preparation Program.
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TCED 5338 - Strategies for Publishing Instructional Products Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
This course will focus on strategies, techniques and guidelines useful for getting teaching ideas, stories and innovative curriculum products published.
Prerequisites: MATH 3037 and Admission to Teacher Education Program.
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TCED 5431 - Nature of the Middle Level Learner Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
This course is a developmental approach to the study of early adolescents with emphasis on their physical, emotional intellectual, and moral development, learning styles; culturally related differences and discipline management techniques. Field experiences is required for students seeking teacher certification.
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TCED 5530 - Adolescent Development and Curriculum Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
This course is a developmental approach to the study of adolescents related to discipline, classroom management and scope and sequence of curriculum. Field experience is required for students seeking teacher certification.
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TCED 5911 - Research Topics in Teacher Education Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 1 Lab: 0
Identified by specific title each time course is offered.
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TCED 5921 - Research Topics in Teacher Education Credit Hours: 2 Lecture: 2 Lab: 0
Identified by specific title each time course is offered.
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TCED 5931 - Research Topics in Teacher Education Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Identified by specific title each time course is offered.
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TCED 5939 - Independent Study in Teacher Education Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Prerequisites: Approval of instructor and associate dean.
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TCED 6031 - Application of Technology in the Classroom Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 30
Students will learn how to use and integrate computers and various software applications (e.g., word processors, databases, spreadsheets and graphics) with instruction to facilitate learning and performance. They will also be instructed in the use of educational software, multimedia development and telecommunication technologies such as email and the internet that can be used to enhance student learning.
Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy.
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TCED 6639 - Capstone Project Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
This course serves as a capstone experience for candidates in the C and I master’s degree program in specialization tracks that are conducted online. The capstone experience results in a product created that aligns with the professional standards of the specialization.
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TCED 6734 - Advanced Seminar in Science Education Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
This seminar covers advanced topics on research in science education. Emphasis is on instructional techniques and concept formation.
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TCED 6735 - Seminar in Environmental Education Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 30
This seminar will discuss the skills needed to address environmental issues, at local, state, regional and national levels; and selecting and implementing actions to resolve these issues through political, economic, legal, educational and lifestyle avenues. Other topics include questioning, analysis, and interpretation skills and knowledge of environmental processes and systems.
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TCED 6736 - Fundamentals in Environmental Education Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
This course will focus on the conceptual and philosophical basis for, and goals of, environmental education. In addition, students will examine the environmental education theory, practice and implementation along with the professional responsibilities of the environmental educator.
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TCED 6737 - History and Philosophy of Environmental Education Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
The course will focus on the history, philosophy, practices, methods and issues of environmental education. In addition, students will examine the evolution of environmental education as a profession.
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TCED 6738 - Instructional Strategies in Environmental Education Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
The course will address the fundamentals of high-quality education and the unique features of environmental education to design and implement effective instruction. Topics include strategies for teaching about the environment using effective methodologies; developing, applying and evaluating environmental education curriculum materials and resources including technologies to assist learning and planning for both the formal and informal settings.
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TCED 6739 - Curriculum and Instruction Practicum Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Practicum
Fee ($): 72
Supervised internship in curriculum and instruction.
Prerequisites: Approval of the associate dean.
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TCED 6769 - Clinical Teaching Credit Hours: 6 Lecture: 6 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Practicum
Fee ($): 85
This course is designed for students earning teacher certification. Current practitioners will engage in an action-research inquiry to investigate a pedagogical issue within their own teaching. Candidates earning their teaching certification will have the opportunity to teach in the public schools as part of the state requirements with intensive, sustained supervision and support.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in MAT program.
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Women’s and Gender Studies |
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WGST 5337 - Violence Against Women Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Global perspectives of violence against women by men. Topics include rape, sexual abuse, incest, female genital mutilation, battering, sexual slavery and sexual harassment.
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WGST 5438 - Development of Gender and Racial Identity Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Examination of theoretical approaches to the study of gender and racial/ethnic identity development.
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WGST 5533 - Psychology of Gender, Race, and Sexuality Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Topics include sex roles, stereotyping, socialization of women and men, feminism, female sexuality, feminist therapy, androgyny and the situation of minority women.
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WGST 5732 - Seminar in Women’s and Gender Studies Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
An advanced course in Women’s and Gender Studies with analysis and application of feminist theory across multiple disciplines.
Prerequisites: Any previous course with Women’s and Gender Studies content.
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WGST 5931 - Research Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 5
Identified by specific title each time course is offered. Topics vary may be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
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WGST 5939 - Independent Study in Women’s Studies Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 0
Permission of instructor required.
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Writing |
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WRIT 3304 - Writing for Education Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Frequent writing practice with the study of composition theories and strategies for writing as a professional educator. This course introduces prospective teachers to methods for evaluating student writing and designing effective writing assignments and instructional materials.
Prerequisites: WRIT 1301 Composition I and WRIT 1302 Composition II with a C- or better and junior-level standing.
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WRIT 3307 - Advanced Writing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Explores invention of ideas to strategies appropriate to various types of writing. Models of organization, analysis of style, role and importance of mechanics and syntax.
Prerequisites: Completion of WRIT 1301 Composition I and WRIT 1302 Composition II with a grade of C- or better and junior-level standing.
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WRIT 5130 - Composition Theory Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Introduces graduate students to the current research, theory and pedagogical approaches that inform the teaching of writing. The overall goal of this course is to provide students with a solid background in composition theory and practice to build a lifetime of exploration of this extremely important subject.
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WRIT 5131 - Writing Pedagogy Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Provides a practical guide to teaching writing courses in community college and university settings. Topics may include teaching online and working with special populations such as developmental writers or non-native speakers. Topics vary may be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
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WRIT 5132 - Seminar in Rhetorical Theories I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Provides an overview of some of the primary scholarship that has affected the study of global rhetoric from antiquity through the late 18th century.
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WRIT 5133 - Seminar in Rhetorical Theories II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Provides an overview of critical texts that explain global theories and methodologies pertaining to the field of contemporary rhetorical studies from the late 18th to the 21st centuries, including studies of race, gender, disability, new media and embodiment.
Prerequisites: WRIT 5132 .
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WRIT 5134 - Special Topics in Discourse Studies Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Writing-intensive seminar, investigating a special issue or topic in the study of discourse, literacy and disciplinary communication as selected by the instructor. Topics vary may be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
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WRIT 5135 - Special Topics in Linguistics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Graduate seminar investigating a special topic in the study of language, linguistics and psychosocial communication. Topics vary may be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
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WRIT 5136 - Writing for Graduate School Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Introduces graduate students to the rhetorical and stylistic aspect of graduate-level texts in their disciplines. Students will study and practice writing the types of texts required in these fields.
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WRIT 5137 - Grant and Proposal Writing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Project-based course covers the complete process of grant proposal development from project identification, research and assessment of viable funding sources, budget development and proposal preparation to post-award or rejection follow-up.
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WRIT 5138 - Multimedia Composition and Theory Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
In-depth study of the theory and methods for composing multimedia texts, combining text, audio, video and images. Students will design and produce texts and publish them in e-portfolios.
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WRIT 5139 - Digital Rhetoric Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Explores the dynamics of online, networked reading and writing practices. Encourages critical thinking about how technology informs rhetorical theory and shapes praxis with attention given to the ways individuals, teams, businesses and organizations construct and distribute knowledge in electronic spaces.
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WRIT 5230 - Collaborative Writing Pedagogy Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Introduces students to the theories and practices that inform collaborative pedagogy. Students will learn theories of collaboration, practice methods for one-on-one and small group conferencing, learn research skills, understand formatting styles for different academic disciplines and practice the interpersonal skills necessary for working with a diverse student population.
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WRIT 5931 - Research Topics in Writing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Identified by specific topic each time the course is offered. Topics vary may be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
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WRIT 5939 - Independent Study in Writing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 0
Permission of adviser and instructor required.
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WRIT 6739 - Internship Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 0
Supervised three-unit internship in approved internship setting. Comprehensive written report required.
Prerequisites: Students must have completed at least 15 units of graduate-level courses in the WRIT rubric.
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Serious Games and Simulation |
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GAME 5436 - Advanced Game Studies Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3
Advanced criticism of gaming practices and their impacts on various audiences. Focus on gaming norms, the possible perpetuation of negative trends, the establishment of serious gaming and cultural critique.
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GAME 5736 - Character Design Credit Hours: 3 Lab: 3
In this advanced production course, students will learn how to model, rig and animate a 3D character using Autodesk Maya. The course covers 3D techniques used to create environments and character animation. Facial animation will be discussed. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: DMST 5132 3D Modeling or COMM 4350 3D Computer Modeling and DMST 5235 Animation or COMM 4351 3D Animation.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: DMST 5132 or COMM 4350 and DMST 5235 or COMM 4351.
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GAME 5936 - Game Development Practicum Credit Hours: 3
This is a practicum that simulates a professional start-up venture. It provides an environment where students learn through experimentation and feedback from peers and target-marketing sampling. The final will include an investor business plan, game product and product presentation. Prerequisites: 6 graduate credit hours in GAME rubric at UHCL.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: 6 graduate credit hours in GAME rubric at UHCL.
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GAME 6931 - Serious Games and Simulations Capstone Credit Hours: 3
Students will work on an interdisciplinary team comprised of members with various expertise who will select and create a serious game and generate deliverables typically required in the production of game products in the game industry. Required for two semesters. Prerequisites: At least 24 graduate-level hours in the Games and Simulation program. Yes
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: At least 24 graduate-level hours in the Serious Games and Simulation program at UHCL.
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