Academic Catalog 2019-2020 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Academic Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Click here to view the Texas Common Course Numbering System.

Each course includes an academic discipline prefix followed by four numerals (Example: HIST 3305). The first numeral indicates the academic level of a course; Academic Achievement is indicated by a “0”; freshman-level courses by a “1”; sophomore-level courses by a “2”; junior/senior-level courses by a “3” or “4”; courses restricted to graduate students by a “5.”

After taking a higher level course, a student is not allowed to take the prerequisite of the course for credit. For example, if a student successfully completed MATH 1304 - College Algebra, the student would not be allowed to take ACAC 0325 - Pre-Algebra and ACAC0326 - Elementary Algebra or MATH1300 - Intermediate Algebra.

The second digit indicates the semester hour credit given for the course. The third and fourth digits represent the position of the course in the sequence of offerings by the discipline.

Example: HIST 3305

  HIST - History curriculum
  3 - Junior level course
  3 - Three semester hours credit
  05 - Fifth course in the sequence of history courses

Other indicators used in the numbering system include:

  1. Career and Technology courses are indicated by CTED prefix.
  2. Hyphenated numbers, which indicate that the first semester course is usually a prerequisite to the second (GERM 1301-1302).
  3. Directed Study Courses indicated by a section number of 99 (HIST 3305.99).
  4. Practicum Courses indicated by a 60-69 in the final two digits (EDUC 4361).
  5. Experimental/Special Courses indicated by a 79X in the final digits (ENGL 4379X).
  6. Honor Courses indicated by a 90-99 in the final two digits (MATH 4691).

Not every course is offered regularly. Students should consult the Schedule of Classes to ascertain which courses are actually offered during a given semester.

***CHIN, FREN, GERM, LATN, and SPAN 1301 and CHIN, FREN, GERM, LATN, and SPAN 1302 may be taught at external campuses as three-hour courses without additional emphasis given to the communicative aspect.**

** BIOL 1300, BIOL 2301, BIOL 4307,GEOL 1301, GEOL 1304, GEOL 3302, GEOL 3304, GEOL 3305, GEOL 3309, GEOL 4307, and ENVS 3301 may be taught at external campuses as three hour courses without labs and without fees.**

Course Numbering System

Number  Eligibility
0100-0300 Developmental or Ensemble course
1000-1400 Freshman course
2000-2400 Sophomore course
3000-3400 Junior course
4000-4600 Senior course
5000-5600 Master’s course
6000-6600 Doctoral course

Please note, when searching courses by Code or Number, an asterisk (*) can be used to return mass results. For instance a Code search of ” 23* ” can be entered, returning all 2300 level courses.

 

History

  
  • HIST 4305 - Recent America


    3 hrs

    Economic, social, and political trends in the United States since 1920. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2302 
  
  • HIST 4314 - Age of Reason and Revolution


    3 hrs

    European society and politics from the late 17th century through 1815; the rise of absolutism; the Enlightenment, and the impact of the French Revolution and Napoleon. Prerequisite(s): HIST 1304  or consent of instructor.
  
  • HIST 4316 - Topics in History


    3 hrs

    Selected issues/topics in America, European, and non-Western history.
  
  • HIST 4322 - American Political Thought


    3 hrs

    American political thought from colonial times to the present. Prerequisite(s): POLS 2301  Also see: PHIL 4322  and POLS 4322 
  
  • HIST 4327 - Medieval History


    3 hrs

    A study of the formation of Medieval Europe and the Middle East from 300 to 1500 AD focusing on religious, political, economic, scientific and cultural transformations of this period.
  
  • HIST 4328 - Renaissance and Reformation


    3 hrs

    Social, political, intellectual, and religious development of Europe, 1350-1650, with special emphasis on Renaissance culture, the Protestant revolt and Catholic Reform, and the age of religious wars. Prerequisite(s): HIST 1303 
  
  • HIST 5100 - Comprehensive Examination


    1 hrs

    All-essay summative examination; questions will come from the courses the student completed; every student is required to answer the question from HIST 5302; passing score is 80.
  
  • HIST 5301 - Historical Methods


    3 hrs

    Investigation and development of professional historical methodology and research skills.
  
  • HIST 5302 - Historiography


    3 hrs

    Examine and understand historiographical trends in regards to the development of historical thinking, writing, and researching.
  
  • HIST 5310 - U.S. Colonial and Revolutionary History


    3 hrs

    American history from colonial foundations through the American Revolution and the new nation; may be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
  
  • HIST 5311 - Nineteenth Century America


    3 hrs

    Selected topics and issues in 19th century American history; may be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
  
  • HIST 5312 - American Civil War/Southern Reconstruction


    3 hrs

    Examination of the issues related to the American Civil War and Southern Reconstruction; may include a topic of study like military history, social history, cultural history, and race, class and gender; may be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
  
  • HIST 5313 - Gilded Age/Progressive Era


    3 hrs

    Study of the 1880s to the end of the Progressive Era in the United States. It will examine political, social, cultural, gender, and racial issues of the eras; may be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
  
  • HIST 5316 - Social and Intellectual History


    3 hrs

    Selected topics and issues in the history of American, Western, and/or Third World societies and their scholarly thought; may be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
  
  • HIST 5331 - History of Science and Technology


    3 hrs

    Examination of the influence of science and technology on Western Civilization in the modern era; may be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
  
  • HIST 5332 - Environmental History


    3 hrs

    Examination of environmentalism, conservation, and related issues; may be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
  
  • HIST 5333 - Regional History


    3 hrs

    Study of selected geographic regions in historical context; may be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
  
  • HIST 5334 - Public History


    3 hrs

    Study of and careers in Public History, including such topics as oral history, archives and records management, and museum management; may be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
  
  • HIST 5335 - US Foreign Relations


    3 hrs

    Selected topics in American politics, or foreign relations; may be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
  
  • HIST 5340 - Ethnic and Gender History


    3 hrs

    Selected topics and issues in the history of women and ethnic minority groups; may be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
  
  • HIST 5341 - History of Warfare


    3 hrs

    Aspects of war, conflict, and national struggles and war’s social and institutional influences; may be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
  
  • HIST 5342 - British History


    3 hrs

    An organized studies course covering selected topics in British history; may be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
  
  • HIST 5345 - Medieval Europe


    3 hrs

    Study of selected topics in the history of the early, high, and late middle ages; may be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
  
  • HIST 5346 - Early Modern Europe


    3 hrs

    Examines the social, cultural, and political history of Europe from c.1450 to 1815; may be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
  
  • HIST 5347 - Modern Europe


    3 hrs

    Examines the social, cultural, and political history of Europe from 1815 to the present; may be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
  
  • HIST 5348 - Early 20th Century U.S. History


    3 hrs

    Examines the social, cultural, and political history of the 20th century until 1950 in the United States; may be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
  
  • HIST 5349 - Post-1945 U.S. History


    3 hrs

    Examines the social, cultural, and political history of the United States following World War II; may be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
  
  • HIST 5350 - The American West


    3 hrs

    Examines the social, cultural, political, gender, and racial history of the American West; may be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
  
  • HIST 5351 - World War I


    3 hrs

    Examines the social, cultural, political, and military history of World War I; may be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
  
  • HIST 5352 - World War II


    3 hrs

    Examines the social, cultural, political, and military history of World War II; may be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
  
  • HIST 5353 - The Korean War


    3 hrs

    Examines the social, cultural, political, and military history of the Korean War.
  
  • HIST 5354 - The Vietnam War


    3 hrs

    Examines the social, cultural, political, and military history of the Vietnam War.
  
  • HIST 5360 - Thesis I


    3 hrs

    Research toward the completion of the Master’s thesis; supervised by full-time faculty. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all required graduate coursework, minimum of 24 hours total graduate coursework, and approval from Thesis Approval Committee.
  
  • HIST 5361 - Thesis II


    3 hrs

    Writing of the Master’s thesis; supervised by full-time faculty. Prerequisite(s): HIST 5360 
  
  • HIST 5362 - History of Latin America


    3 hrs

    Examines the social, cultural, political, and military history of Latin America; may be repeated for credit when the topic changes.

Honors

  
  • HONO 1395 - Seminar


    3 hrs

    An introduction to college-level thought through the study of varied and unusual topics, usually interdisciplinary or theoretical in nature.
  
  • HONO 1396 - Seminar


    3 hrs

    An introduction to college-level thought through the study of varied and unusual topics, usually interdisciplinary or theoretical in nature.
  
  • HONO 1397 - Seminar


    3 hrs

    An introduction to college-level thought through the study of varied and unusual topics, usually interdisciplinary or theoretical in nature.
  
  • HONO 3394 - Seminar


    3 hrs

    An advanced study of varied and unusual topics, usually interdisciplinary or theoretical in nature.
  
  • HONO 3395 - Tutorial Course in (Major Field)


    3 hrs

    Individual study and research will be done under supervision of a member of the Wayland Honors Faculty. Tutorial courses are designated by subject area. Required for students in Honors Curriculum. Prerequisite(s): Approval by Honors Council; HONO 3395 is required for enrollment into HONO 3396 .
  
  • HONO 3396 - Tutorial Course in (Major Field)


    3 hrs

    Individual study and research will be done under supervision of a member of the Wayland Honors Faculty. Tutorial courses are designated by subject area. Required for students in Honors Curriculum. Prerequisite(s): Approval by Honors Council; HONO 3395  is required for enrollment into HONO 3396.
  
  • HONO 3397 - Research in (Major Field)


    3 hrs

    Designed for Honors Students conducting experimental/laboratory research under supervision of the Wayland Honors Faculty. Research courses are designated by subject area. Required for students in Honors Curriculum. Prerequisite(s): Approval by Honors Council; HONO 3397 is required for enrollment into HONO 3398 .
  
  • HONO 3398 - Research in (Major Field)


    3 hrs

    Designed for Honors Students conducting experimental/laboratory research under supervision of the Wayland Honors Faculty. Research courses are designated by subject area. Required for students in Honors Curriculum. Prerequisite(s): Approval by Honors Council; HONO 3397 is required for enrollment into HONO 3398.
  
  • HONO 4395 - Thesis in (Major Field)


    3 hrs

    Production of a thesis involving original research, original interpretation, or criticism, completed under supervision of a member of the Honors Faculty. Courses are designated by subject area. Six hours are required for Honors Curriculum, with nine hours permissible. Prerequisite(s): Approval by Honors Council; courses are sequential with prerequisite of HONO 3396  or HONO 3398 .
  
  • HONO 4396 - Thesis in (Major Field)


    3 hrs

    Production of a thesis involving original research, original interpretation, or criticism, completed under supervision of a member of the Honors Faculty. Courses are designated by subject area. Six hours are required for Honors Curriculum, with nine hours permissible. Prerequisite(s): HONO 4395 .
  
  • HONO 4397 - Thesis in (Major Field)


    3 hrs

    Production of a thesis involving original research, original interpretation, or criticism, completed under supervision of a member of the Honors Faculty. Courses are designated by subject area. Six hours are required for Honors Curriculum, with nine hours permissible. Prerequisite(s): HONO 4396 .

Human Services

  
  • HMNS 5301 - Introduction to Human Services


    3 hrs

    Provides broad view of the profession of Human Services, emphasizing the historical foundations, the broad range of contributing academic disciplines, areas of service, and professional standards in the field.
  
  • HMNS 5303 - Theories in Human Services


    3 hrs

    Covers theoretical frameworks used by human service practitioners to understand an individual’s behavior in interaction with the social environment and how to apply the theories in a generalist practice.
  
  • HMNS 5310 - Case Management


    3 hrs

    Examines the practical, professional, and ethical practices for Human Services case management. Emphasis is given to interview techniques, client assessment, record keeping, referrals, and client advocacy as a means of connecting clients with community and government resources. Students will also examine the impact of socio-economic, ethnic, and regional variances in approaches and responses to professional services.
  
  • HMNS 5340 - Human Services Capstone


    3 hrs

    Integrates the practical experiences, academic knowledge, and experiential skills gained throughout the course of study. Students are to apply analytical, critical and creative thinking skills to assess cases and to develop a professional online portfolio of their academic work, professional experience, and personal theories and philosophies of human services. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all core courses and at least four specialization courses in program

Japanese

  
  • JAPN 1301 - Beginning Japanese I


    3 hrs

    An introductory course with emphasis on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This course is only available to students completing degree programs in Hawaii.
  
  • JAPN 1302 - Beginning Japanese II


    3 hrs

    An introductory course with emphasis on listening, speaking, reading and writing. This course is only available to students completing degree programs in Hawaii. Prerequisite(s): JAPN 1301 

Justice Administration

  
  • JUAD 2300 - Administration of Justice


    3 hrs

    Operation of the agencies of justice administration: police, prosecution, courts, correctional institutions, probation, and parole.
  
  • JUAD 2303 - Probation, Corrections, Parole


    3 hrs

    A comprehensive study of punishment options as methods of changing behavior and the legal conditions, management, and operation of correctional institutions.
  
  • JUAD 3300 - Criminal Law


    3 hrs

    Crimes against persons and property, parties to crimes, laws of arrest, search and seizure, laws of evidence, and criminal procedure.
  
  • JUAD 3301 - Police-Community Relations


    3 hrs

    Purpose of police-community relations; responsibilities of government and citizenry in promoting positive relationships; community structure; minority group involvement; human relations problems; analysis of community problems.
  
  • JUAD 3306 - Survey of Homeland Security


    3 hrs

    Historical and current trends in domestic and international terrorism; how the United States dealt with threats in the past; new challenges in the field.
  
  • JUAD 3307 - HIDTA Certification Capstone


    3 hrs

    An examination of the role, duties and responsibilities of a Drug/Narcotics Investigator and analysis of the problematic legal, investigative, and evidentiary aspects of narcotic and dangerous drug investigations. Prerequisite(s): Certified Peace Officer in the State of Arizona, and successful completion of four HIDTA Drug Investigator courses.
  
  • JUAD 3308 - Criminal Investigation


    3 hrs

    Practical applications of forensic techniques as they apply to modern law enforcement.
  
  • JUAD 3309 - Police Report Writing


    3 hrs

    Effective police report writing techniques, including crime, arrest and incident reports; examination of interview methods, note taking, report organization and documentation, crime scene diagrams, search warrant affidavits, and case preparation for prosecution; emphasis on essential principles of written and oral communication in law enforcement, including testifying in court.
  
  • JUAD 3310 - Criminology


    3 hrs

    Theories, causes, characteristics, types of crime, and social functions of crime in our society. Also see: SOCI 3310 
  
  • JUAD 3311 - Law Enforcement Supervision


    3 hrs

    An analysis of the duties and responsibilities of police administrators; problems peculiar to police administration as they relate to organization, personnel management, training, public relations, and the patrol function.
  
  • JUAD 3312 - Law and Society


    3 hrs

    Survey of the history and development of law from primitive times until the present; and ways in which society shapes laws and how law shapes society. Also see: SOCI 3312 
  
  • JUAD 3313 - Murder, an Analytical Study


    3 hrs

    Theories, causes, characteristics, and types of murder and murderers; the effect of murder on our society and the response of society; and case studies.
  
  • JUAD 3314 - Psychology and the Law


    3 hrs

    The interaction between the individual and the legal system, including: eyewitness identification, investigative interviewing, interrogations, jury selection, the insanity defense, punishment, and rehabilitation. Also see: PSYC 3314  
  
  • JUAD 3315 - Preparation for Law School


    3 hrs

    Preparation for law school and the application process; introduction of typical law school instructional methods and learning strategies.
  
  • JUAD 3316 - Criminal Procedures


    3 hrs

    The judicial process, evidence collection, and documentation of facts relevant to crime investigations; emphasis on Fourth and Fifth Amendments; and a chronological order of court proceedings.
  
  • JUAD 3319 - American Legal System


    3 hrs

    A study of the American legal system including its history and development, the courts, participants, processes, the adversarial system, and criminal and civil law.
  
  • JUAD 3320 - Cultural Diversity


    3 hrs

    A comparative analysis of the diverse cultural groups in the United States and their changing sociological, economical and political status. Also see: SOCI 3320 
  
  • JUAD 3325 - Forensic Psychology


    3 hrs

    A study of the impact of psychological influences on the development of criminal behavior; criminal profiling to identify targets of investigation; utilization of profiling by the court and correctional systems. Also see: PSYC 3325 
  
  • JUAD 3328 - Careers in Justice Administration


    3 hrs

    Introduction to areas of specialization, educational and certification requirements, ethics, and other considerations for careers in criminal justice.
  
  • JUAD 3329 - Introduction to Policing


    3 hrs

    Major roles of the police in American society; origins of policing and law enforcement, police organization, the functions of the police in society, and the police relationship with the various components of the criminal justice system; issues confronting police administration and the role of law enforcement in homeland defense.
  
  • JUAD 4304 - Organized Crime


    3 hrs

    Survey of organized crime in America, areas of influence, remedial practices, and control.
  
  • JUAD 4307 - Deviance


    3 hrs

    Analysis of cultural norms and values; causes and results of departure from those norms. Also see: SOCI 4307 
  
  • JUAD 4309 - Juvenile Delinquency


    3 hrs

    Nature and extent of delinquency, competing explanatory methods and theories, evaluation and prevention, control and treatment programs. Also see: SOCI 4309 
  
  • JUAD 4313 - Alternative Dispute Resolution


    3 hrs

    Description and overview of methods of dispute resolution, including litigation, arbitration, negotiation, and mediation, in order to demonstrate their interrelationship and use in the American legal system.
  
  • JUAD 4316 - Topics in Justice Administration


    3 hrs

    Selected issues/topics in justice administration.
  
  • JUAD 4360 - Practicum


    3 hrs

    Practical application of job searches, resumes, applications, interviews, and the hiring process at various law enforcement and community agencies. Supervised field experience in community agencies with an emphasis on integration of theory and practice. Field experience: Minimum of 40 hours.

Latin

  
  • LATN 1401 - Beginning Latin I


    4 hrs

    Grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading and writing. Additional emphasis given to practice and review. Note: * LATN 1301 and 1302 may be taught at external campuses as three-hour courses without additional emphasis given to the communicative aspect.
  
  • LATN 1402 - Beginning Latin II


    4 hrs

    Grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading and writing. Additional emphasis given to intensive practice and review. Note: * LATN 1301 and 1302 may be taught at external campuses as three-hour courses without additional emphasis given to the communicative aspect. Prerequisite(s): LATN 1401  
  
  • LATN 2301 - Intermediate Latin I


    3 hrs

    Grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading and writing. Prerequisite(s): LATN 1402 
  
  • LATN 2302 - Intermediate Latin II


    3 hrs

    Grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading and writing. Prerequisite(s): LATN 2301 
  
  • LATN 3301 - Latin Prose


    3 hrs

    Explores Cicero’s significant impact on Roman politics, culture, and history while continuing to strengthen students’ grasp of Latin vocabulary, grammar, and syntax. Prerequisite(s):  
  
  • LATN 3302 - Latin Poetry


    3 hrs

    Explores the major influence of Virgil on Western literature, culture, and history as well as strengthening the students’ grasp of Latin vocabulary, grammar, and syntax. Prerequisite(s):   or by consent of the instructor.

Legal Studies

  
  • LGLS 5300 - Introduction to the Law


    3 hrs

    Comprehensive overview of the legal system, legal concepts, terminology, case analysis, and ethics in traditional topics of criminal law, property law, torts, family law, and contracts. Emphasis will be on the introduction of the skills necessary to analyze cases and statutes for the development of a well-supported legal argument.
  
  • LGLS 5301 - Legal Research and Writing


    3 hrs

    Teaches students how to find legal authorities relevant to legal problems, how to analyze a legal issue using facts and law, and how to communicate legal analysis logically and concisely. This course consists of research exercises; writing exercises, including letters and legal memoranda; and more complex research and writing assignments.
  
  • LGLS 5303 - Employment Law


    3 hrs

    Surveys the law governing the employment relationship in the absence of a collective bargaining agreement, including agency law foundations, special contract doctrines, tort law issues, and basic principles of discrimination law.
  
  • LGLS 5304 - Torts


    3 hrs

    Covers common law and statutory principles governing compensation for personal injury, property damage, and other harm. Specific areas of study include intentional torts, negligence, wrongful death, worker’s compensation, liability related to animals and abnormally dangerous activities, products liability, nuisance, misrepresentation, defamation, and privacy.
  
  • LGLS 5315 - Family Law


    3 hrs

    Emphasizes factual and legal underpinnings of marriage and divorce; state regulation of marriage and divorce; jurisdictional requirements including venue and domicile; grounds for divorce and separate support; alimony uniform and federal laws; division of marital property; custody and visitation of children; adoption; state intervention in child custody matters; domestic violence; assisted conception; domestic partnership; and the constitutional impact of these issues.
  
  • LGLS 5316 - Criminal Law


    3 hrs

    Emphasizes the general principles, sources, and purposes of the criminal law, including the following doctrinal issues which apply to crimes in general: the act requirement, the mens rea requirement, causation, liability for attempted crimes, accomplice liability, defenses, and criminal code interpretation.
  
  • LGLS 5317 - Evidence


    3 hrs

    Studies the rules of evidence that govern judicial proceedings in federal and state courts. Subjects covered include relevance, real and demonstrative evidence, judicial notice, burdens of proof, presumptions, competency of witnesses, examination of witnesses, character evidence and related problems, the hearsay rule and its exceptions, opinion evidence, expert witnesses, foundation and authentication, the best evidence rule, and privileges.

Management

  
  • MGMT 1010 - ENACTUS


    0 hrs

    Development and implementation of projects to foster the principles of free enterprise while serving local businesses and the community. Note: Credit/No Credit
  
  • MGMT 3304 - Principles of Management


    3 hrs

    Management functions for profit and nonprofit organizations (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling) and managerial skills and roles in today’s environment.
  
  • MGMT 3310 - Managerial Communication


    3 hrs

    Effective communication skills (verbal/non-verbal, written) as they relate to managerial role (meetings, presentations, interviews) across all levels of the organization, with appropriate use of technology. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1301  and ENGL 1302 , or consent of school.
  
  • MGMT 3324 - Human Resource Management


    3 hrs

    Impact of external and internal environment upon the functions and activities of personnel/human resource managers;. Note: Credit will not be awarded for both MGMT 3324 and HLAD 3324 . Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3304 
  
  • MGMT 3330 - Small Business Management


    3 hrs

    Formation and establishment of successful small business in the American economy. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3304 
  
  • MGMT 3339 - Theory and Practice of Supervision


    3 hrs

    Methods of supervision with emphasis on skills and techniques used to facilitate optimum productivity in both profit and nonprofit organizations. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3304  
  
  • MGMT 4303 - Conflict Management and Negotiation


    3 hrs

    Theoretical foundation and practical methodology for managing conflict in organizations; emphasis on improving ability to select appropriate conflict management strategies; nature of conflict, conflict management design, and the core concepts of negotiation. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3304 
  
  • MGMT 4306 - Dynamics of Leadership


    3 hrs

    Leadership theories that provide real-world insight into effective organizational leadership practices. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3304 
  
  • MGMT 4313 - Structure and Process of Organization


    3 hrs

    Systems approach to organizations emphasizing organizational design, effectiveness, change, and development. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3304 
 

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