Study of the development of the main Spanish-American literary movements in the novel, drama, and poetry from Colonial times to the end of the nineteenth century. (Prerequisite: SPAN 328 or instructor approval)

Reading and discussion of the major works of Spanish-American women writers of various periods and genres. Selected works are examined in the context of the literary and cultural conditions that gave rise to their expression. Offered in Spanish (Prerequisite: SPAN 305) or English.

Study of the historical, literary, artistic development of Latinos in the USA, immigration issues and Latino participation in politics and civil life. (Prerequisite:SPAN 303, 305, 333, or instructor approval)

This course includes federal and state level professional and ethical practices required of the special education teacher. In addition, it covers advanced development (instructional planning) of individual education plans (IEP), individual family service plans (IFSP), 504 plans, and positive behavior support plans (PBSP) created as a result of comprehensive, multidisciplinary student evaluations/assessments (evaluation reports—e.g., functional behavior assessments—FBA) of students with disabilities in school settings. Contents capture global procedures for screening/assessment, referral, classification, placement, instructional programming in a standards aligned system and progress monitoring (data collection systems). (Prerequisite: EDU 381)

Topics include advanced, research-based strategies/interventions for students who have high incidence disabilities (specific learning disabilities, attention deficit disorders, mild/moderate intellectual/developmental disabilities, speech/language disorders, social-emotional/behavioral disorders and high functioning autistic disorders). Specifically, the course includes instructional planning, pedagogical techniques (specially designed instruction) for all academic, social-behavioral and other functional skill areas, and monitoring of student’s progress resulting from these instructional techniques. (Prerequisites: EDU 381 with grade B-)

This course includes ADVANCED characteristics and causes (etiologies) of all disabilities as per the categories described in IDEA. These developmental differences are in the realms of medical, biological, psychological, emotional-behavioral and social-cultural influences. Coverage about how these aspects affect academic and all other functional skills is also included. (Prerequisite: EDU 381).

This course covers ADVANCED, research-based strategies/interventions for students who have LOW INCIDENCE DISABILITIES (LID): (Significant Cognitive Delays—Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, Low Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders or Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Serious Physical Disabilities—Orthopedic Impairments, Complex Health Issues—Other Health Impairments, Multiple Disabilities, Visual Impairments including Blindness, Hearing Impairments including Deafness and Severe Emotional Disorders). Specifically, it includes instructional planning, pedagogical techniques (specially designed instruction) for all academic, social-behavioral and other functional skill areas, and monitoring of students’ progress resulting from these instructional techniques. Medical and physical management techniques for students in need are also included. A 40-hour field experience is required. (Prerequisites: EDU 381 with grade B-).

This course will continue preparing students for graduate/professional school or employment in a STEM.

Introduction to the study of theology offering an overview of the fundamental questions, issues, sources, and content of the Christian theological tradition. This course seeks to invite reflection on the deepest questions raised by human life and to explore ways that Christian faith responds to these questions with an aim to foster an understanding of St. Anselm’s definition of theology as “Faith Seeking Understanding” and to deepen understanding of the significance of Christian theology for human existence in the world today.

A general overview of Sacred Scripture. Students will gain an acquaintance with the history and geography of the biblical literature; the formation of the two testaments and types of biblical literature; important themes and persons of the Bible; and the role of scripture in the Church and in Christian theology today.