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SPAN 2110 - Intermediate Spanish I 5 Credits (Minimum) 5 Credits (Maximum)
Spanish at the intermediate level with concentration on conversation, grammar, vocabulary, culture, and civilization or literature at that level. Prer., SPAN 1020 or equivalent.
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SPAN 2120 - Intermediate Spanish II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An intermediate Spanish course continuing conversational usage and cultural integration utilizing contemporary materials, newspapers, etc. Prer., SPAN 2110 or equivalent.
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SPAN 2130 - Applied Conversation 3 Credits (Minimum)
Conversation at the intermediate level on contemporary topics in Spanish culture.
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SPAN 2160 - Intermediate Grammar 3 Credits (Minimum)
The structure and application of written and spoken language at the intermediate level.
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SPAN 2920 - Spanish for Health Professionals 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The vocabulary and usage of the world of health care. Applied language and cultural values of Latino cultures. Prer., SPAN 2120 or equivalent.
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SPAN 2930 - Business Spanish 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The vocabulary and usage of the world of finance and commerce. Applied business correspondence, marketing and accounting terminologies. Prer., SPAN 2120 or equivalent.
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SPAN 3000 - Spanish Grammar and Composition 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Designed to review extensively the functional application of modern Spanish. Presents a skill-development approach featuring graded compositions and oral practice based on material encountered in informal situations. Prer., SPAN 2120. Coreq., SPAN 3010 strongly advised.
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SPAN 3010 - Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Practice in conversation and development of skills in composition with emphasis in oral presentations and formal compositions, including academic essays. Prer., SPAN 2120. Coreq., SPAN 3000 strongly advised.
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SPAN 3020 - Spanish Conversation and Composition II 3 Credits (Minimum)
Practice in conversation with emphasis on formal oral and written composition, including academic essays.
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SPAN 3100 - Literary Analysis 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students read different genres - narrative, essay, short story, drama and poetry to facilitate the acquisition of critical skills in the identification of basic ideological and formalistic issues within texts being studied. Prer., SPAN 3000 and SPAN 3010.
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SPAN 3190 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to literary form and expression through selected masterpieces of Peninsular literatures. Course is only offered one semester per year, generally in the spring. Prer., SPAN 3100 or equivalent.
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SPAN 3200 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to literary form and expression through selected masterpieces of Latin American literatures. Course is only offered one semester per year, generally in the fall. Prer., SPAN 3100 or equivalent.
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SPAN 3230 - Applied Conversation 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Conversation at the advanced level on contemporary topics in Spanish culture. Prer., SPAN 2120 or equivalent.
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SPAN 3250 - Hispanic Culture Studies 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Cultural history of Spain. Readings of selected masterworks with discussion about art, music, architecture, folklore, and customs. Taught in Spanish. Course is only offered one semester per year, generally in the fall. Prer., SPAN 3000.
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SPAN 3360 - Hispanic Short Story 3 Credits (Minimum)
Readings and discussions of first-rate Hispanic short stories with which to build reading and verbal skill on an intermediate level. Provides a wide variety of language learning experiences.
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SPAN 3370 - The Latin American Essay 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Readings from essay. Writings from the conquest to contemporary society including Las Casas, Sarmiento,Hostos, Sierra, Gonzalez, Prada, Rodo, Paz. Prer., SPAN 3100.
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SPAN 3490 - Internship in Applied Spanish 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The Language and Culture department will offer to advanced language students the opportunity to apply their knowledge in settings such as schools, social support agencies, etc. May be repeated up to three times for credit. Prer., Departmental permission.
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SPAN 3690 - Hispanic Culture Through Film 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The cinematic manifestations of the richness and the variety of Hispanic culture as expressed through an artistic and humanistic vision. May be repeated once provided the topic is different. Approved for LAS Humanities area requirement and Global Awareness requirement. Prer., SPAN 3000 for Spanish majors/minors only. Meets with FCS 3690 and FILM 3690.
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SPAN 3910 - Spanish Theatre Workshop 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A theatre practicum in Spanish stressing proper diction, articulation, and pronunciation as well as active involvement in public presentation of selected dramatic writers. Prer., SPAN 3100.
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SPAN 3920 - Advanced Spanish for Health Care 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Advanced study of the vocabulary, language and cultural values of Latino cultures for the health care professional. Prer., SPAN 2920.
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SPAN 3930 - Advanced Business Spanish 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Advanced study of the vocabulary and usage of the world of business and commerce. Prer., SPAN 2930.
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SPAN 4010 - Advanced Spanish Communication I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Designed to improve written expression Spanish. Detailed study of the nuances of grammar. Attention given to points most difficult for students, to composition skills, and to various styles of written Spanish. Prer., SPAN 3020 or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 4030 - Advanced Conversation and Composition 3 Credits (Minimum)
Active involvement in the oral and written discussion of relevant contemporary themes: urban life, prejudice, cultural conflict, machismo and marianismo, etc. Weekly short compositions and presentation. Interaction with native informants.
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SPAN 4110 - Women in Hispanic Literature 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An overview of Hispanic women as seen by Hispanic male and female writers; may be included as part of women’s studies program. Prer., SPAN 3100 or its equivalency. Meets with SPAN 5110 and WEST 4110.
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SPAN 4150 - Masterpieces of Spanish Literature 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Masterworks of major Spanish authors: readings and discussions. Prer., SPAN 3100 or its equivalency. Meets with SPAN 5150.
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SPAN 4210 - Hispanic Colorado 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The study of the history and traditions of Hispanics in the state from the 16th century to the present. Approved for LAS Humanities area requirement and Cultural Diversity requirement. Meets with FCS 4210.
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SPAN 4250 - The Cultural Heritage in Latin America 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The historical, cultural and political currents in Latin America beginning with Pre-Colombian indigenous cultures and continuing to the present. Prer., SPAN 3000. Meets with SPAN 5250.
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SPAN 4280 - Generation of 1898 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Reading and discussion of selected works by Unamuno, Barojo, Valleinclan, Azorin, and A. Machado. Study of the significance of this celebrated generation’s contribution to Hispanic literature and thought. Prer., SPAN 3100 or its equivalency. Meets with SPAN 5280.
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SPAN 4360 - Hispanic Short Story 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Readings and discussions of first-rate Hispanic shortstories with which to build reading and verbal skills on an advanced level. Provides a wide variety of language learning experiences. Prer., SPAN 3000, SPAN 3010, SPAN 3100. Meets with SPAN 536.
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SPAN 4400 - Topics in Contemporary Literature 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Selected topics in Spanish or Latin American literature. Contents will vary according to the instructor and the research interests of the class. Possible themes include post World War II novelists, the boom, post-Franco Spanish drama and Cuban American writers. May be repeated once for credit if the topic is different. Prer., SPAN 3100 or its equivalency. Meets with SPAN 5400.
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SPAN 4410 - Studies in U.S.-Mexico Border Literature 3 Credits (Minimum)
The literary manifestation of U.S.-Mexico border writers, including prose, poetry, essays and performance art. Some of the texts will be in Spanish, some will be in English.
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SPAN 4420 - Hispanic/Latino US Literature 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Study of the works of the leading Chicano/a, Puerto Rican, and Cuban-American writers in the United States. Taught in Spanish. Approved for LAS Cultural Diversity requirement. Prer., SPAN 3100 or consent of instructor. Meets with SPAN 5420 and WEST 4420.
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SPAN 4430 - Hispanic US Drama 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Theatrical work of Chicano/a, Puerto Rican and U.S. Cuban writers including Valdes, Pinero, Munoz and Morton. Taught in Spanish. Prer., SPAN 3100. Meets with SPAN 5430 and WEST 4430.
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SPAN 4440 - Hispanic, Chicano/a, and Mexican-American Literature 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The literary manifestations of individuals of Mexican origin in theater, prose, and poetry. Taught in Spanish. Prer., SPAN 3100. Meets with SPAN 5440 and WEST 4440.
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SPAN 4450 - US Cuban Literature 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Since 1960, and even in the 19th century, Cubans migrated to the U.S. and began to write poems, essays, fiction, and theater; a study of these works. Taught in Spanish. Prer., SPAN 3100. Meets with SPAN 5450 and WEST 4450.
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SPAN 4460 - Studies in U.S.-Mexico Border Literature 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The literary manifestation of U.S-Mexico border writers, including prose, poetry, essays and performance art. Some of the texts will be in Spanish, some will be in English. Taught in Spanish. Prer., SPAN 3100 or consent of instructor.Meets with F Cs 4460 and SPAN 5460.
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SPAN 4510 - Contemporary Hispanic American Literature 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Reading and discussion of contemporary Hispanic American masterworks. Prer., SPAN 3100 or its equivalency. Meets with SPAN 5510.
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SPAN 4610 - Latin American Authors 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Reading and discussion of selected material. Prer., SPAN 3100.
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SPAN 4620 - Don Quijote I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Background and study of the first part of Cervantes’ Don Quijote (1605); the 52 chapters. Prer., SPAN 3100.
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SPAN 4630 - Don Quijote II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Background and study of the second part of Cervantes’Don Quijote (1615). Prer., SPAN 4620 or its equivalency.
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SPAN 4650 - Spanish or Latin American or Chicano Authors 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Offered as three five-week mini-courses (each course carrying 1 credit). This course sequence will deal with three engaging writers of either Spanish or Latin American or Chicano masterpieces. Students are encouraged to take the entire three-course sequence, which will be offered during the regular semester in successive segments during the same day/time block. See the schedule of courses for specific topics. Prer., SPAN 3100 or its equivalency. Meets with SPAN 5650.
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SPAN 4660 - Spanish Authors-Poetry 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Offered as three five-week mini-courses (each course carrying one credit). This course sequence will deal with three engaging writers of either Spanish or Latin American or Chicano masterpieces. Students are encouraged to take the entire three-course sequence, which will be offered during the regular semester in successive segments during the same day/time block. See schedule of courses for specific topics. Prer., SPAN 3100 or its equivalency. Meets with SPAN 5660.
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SPAN 4670 - Spanish Authors-Drama 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Offered as three five-week mini-courses (each course carrying 1 credit). This course sequence will deal with three engaging writers of either Spanish or Latin American or Chicano masterpieces. Students are encouraged to take the entire three-course sequence, which will be offered during the regular semester in successive segments during the same day/time block. See the schedule of courses for specific topics. Prer., SPAN 3100 or its equivalency. Meets with SPAN 5670.
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SPAN 4970 - Senior Seminar: Spanish 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Required capstone course for graduate with a major in Spanish. Monographic study of a period, author, genre or topic. Offered once per year in the spring semester. Prer., Five previous literature courses (SPAN 3190, SPAN 3200, and three others). Consent of instructor. Senior status only.
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SPAN 5110 - Women in Hispanic Literature 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Prer., Graduate status. Meets with SPAN 4110.
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SPAN 5150 - Masterpieces of Spanish Literature 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Masterworks of major Spanish authors: readings and discussions. Prer., graduate status. Meets with SPAN 4150.
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SPAN 5160 - Masterpieces of Hispanic American Literature 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Advanced work beyond the SPAN 4160 course. Prer., Graduate status. Meets with SPAN 4160.
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SPAN 5250 - Cultural Heritage in Latin America 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The historical, cultural and political currents in Latin America beginning with Pre-Columbian indigenous cultures and continuing to the present. Prer., Graduate status. Meets with SPAN 4250.
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SPAN 5280 - Generation of 1898 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Reading and discussion of selected works by Unamuno, Baroja, Valleinclan, Azorin and A. Machado. Study of the significance of this celebrated generation’s contribution to Hispanic literature and thought. Prer., Graduate status. Meets with SPAN 4280.
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SPAN 5360 - Hispanic Short Story 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Readings and discussions of first-rate Hispanic shortstories with which to build reading and verbal skills on an advanced level. Provides a wide variety of language learning experiences. Prer., SPAN 3000, SPAN 3010, SPAN 3100. Meets with SPAN 4360.
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SPAN 5410 - Modernism 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Study of Spanish-American literary movement of late 19th century. Additional work required beyond the SPAN 4410 level. Prer., Graduate status.
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SPAN 5420 - Hispanic/Latino US Literature 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Study of the works of the leading Chicano/a, Puerto Rican, and Cuban-American writers in the United States. Advanced work beyond SPAN 4420. Taught in Spanish. Prer., Graduate status. Meets with SPAN 4420 and WEST 4420.
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SPAN 5430 - Hispanic US Drama 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Theatrical work of Chicano/a, Puerto Rican, and U.S. Cuban writers including Valdes, Pinero, Munoz, and Morton. Taught in Spanish. Prer., Graduate status. Meets with SPAN 4430 and WEST 4430.
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SPAN 5440 - Hispanic, Chicano/a, and Mexican-American Literature 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The literary manifestations of individuals of Mexican origin in theater, prose, and poetry. Taught in Spanish. Prer., Graduate status. Meets with SPAN 4440 and WEST 4440.
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SPAN 5450 - U. S. Cuban Literature 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Since 1960, and even in the 19th century, Cubans migrated to the U.S. and began to write poems, essays, fiction, and theater; a study of these works. Taught in Spanish. Prer., Graduate Status. Meets with SPAN 4450 and WEST 4450.
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SPAN 5460 - Studies in U.S.-Mexico Border Literature 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The literary manifestation of U.S-Mexico border writers, including prose, poetry, essays and performance art. Some of the texts will be in Spanish, some will be in English. Taught in Spanish. Prer., SPAN 3100 or consent of instructor. Meets with F CS 4460 and SPAN 4460.
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SPAN 5510 - Contemporary Hispanic American Literature 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Advanced work beyond the SPAN 4510 course. Prer., Graduate status. Meets with SPAN 4510.
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SPAN 5610 - Latin American Authors 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Three Latin American authors: Luisa Valenzuela, Isabel Aslant, and Marta Trapa. Reading and discussion of selected material. Advanced work beyond SPAN 4610 course. Prer., Graduate status.
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SPAN 5620 - Don Quijote I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Background and study of the first part of Cervantes’ Don Quijote (1605) the 52 chapters. Prer., Graduate status.
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SPAN 5630 - Don Quijote II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Background and study of the second part of Cervantes’ Don Quijote (1615). Prer., Graduate status.
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SPAN 5650 - Spanish or Latin American or Chicano Authors 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Offered as three five-week minicourses (each course carrying 1 credit). Course sequence will deal with three writers of either Spanish, Latin American, or Chicano masterpieces. Students are encouraged to take the entire three-course sequence, which will be offered during the regular semester in successive segments during the same day/time block. See Schedule of Courses for specific topics. Advanced work beyond SPAN 4650, 4660, 4670 level. Prer., Graduate status. Meets with SPAN 4650.
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SPAN 5660 - Spanish Authors: Poetry 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Offered as five three-week minicourses (each course carrying 1 credit). Course sequence will deal with three writers of either Spanish or Latin American or Chicano masterpieces. Students are encouraged to take the entire three-course sequence, which will be offered during the regular semester in successive segments during the same day/time block. See Schedule of Courses for specific topics. Prer., Graduate status. Meets with SPAN 4660.
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SPAN 5670 - Spanish Authors: Drama 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Offered as three five week minicourses (each course carrying 1 credit). Course sequence will deal with three writers of either Spanish or Latin American or Chicano masterpieces. Students are encouraged to take the entire three-course sequence, which will be offered during the regular semester in successive segments during the same day/time block. See Schedule of Courses for specific topics. Advanced work beyond the SPAN 4650, 4660, 4670 level. Prer., Graduate status. Meets with SPAN 4670.
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SPAN 9200 - Independent Study in Spanish 1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
May be repeated up to three times for credit. Prer., Consent of instructor.
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SPAN 9300 - Independent Study in Spanish 1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
May be repeated up to three times for credit. Prer., Consent of instructor.
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SPAN 9400 - Independent Study in Spanish 1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Independent work for undergraduates only. By special arrangement with the faculty. Only for students presenting strong Spanish preparation. May be repeated up to three times for credit. Prer., Consent of instructor.
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SPAN 9500 - Independent Study in Spanish: Graduate 1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Independent work for graduate students only, by special arrangement with the faculty. May be repeated up to three times for credit. Prer., Graduate status.
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SPCE 5065 - Spacecraft Environment Interactions 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to the properties and effects of the environment in which spacecraft and astronauts must operate. Intensive coverage is given to the earth-sun-lunar system. Topics include: earth’s environment ionosphere, atmospheric chemistry, radiation belts, magnetosphere, aurora, geomagnetic storms, celestial background, and bio-astronautic effects. Prer., Graduate students only.
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SPCE 5069 - Spacecraft Environment Interactions 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to the properties and effects of the environment in which spacecraft and astronauts must operate. Intensive coverage is given to the earth-sun-lunar system. Topics include: earth’s environment ionosphere, atmospheric chemistry, radiation belts, magnetosphere, aurora, geomagnetic storms, celestial background, and bio-astronautic effects. Prer., Graduate students only.
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SPCE 5085 - Space Communications 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Fundamentals of digital data transmission; noise characterizations and calculations; communications link calculations; error probabilities for basic digital modulations schemes - BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, MSK, serial MSK; system degradations, carrier and clock recovery; multiple access techniques - FDMA, TDMA, CDMA; packet satellite networks; “orbital” parameters; comparison of satellite communication systems with fiber optic links. Prer., PES 1110, MATH 1350 or equivalent. Graduate students only.
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SPCE 5089 - Space Communications 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Fundamentals of digital data transmission; noise characterizations and calculations; communications link calculations; error probabilities for basic digital modulations schemes - BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, MSK, serial MSK; system degradations, carrier and clock recovery; multiple access techniques - FDMA, TDMA, CDMA; packet satellite networks; “orbital” parameters; comparison of satellite communication systems with fiber optic links. Prer., PES 1110, MATH 1350 or equivalent. Graduate students only.
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SPCE 5125 - Spacecraft Dynamics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Three-dimensional rigid body rotational spacecraft kinematics. Euler angles, Euler’s equation of motion, torque-free and constant torque behavior. Gravity gradient and spin stabilization; gyrostats, momentum exchange devices, reaction thruster, and magnetic torquers. Prer., MATH 1350, MATH 4130, MATH 4430. Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
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SPCE 5129 - Spacecraft Dynamics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Three-dimensional rigid body rotational spacecraft kinematics. Euler angles, Euler’s equation of motion, torque-free and constant torque behavior. Gravity gradient and spin stabilization; gyrostats, momentum exchange devices, reaction thruster, and magnetic torquers. Prer., MATH 1350, MATH 4130, MATH 4430. Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
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SPED 3000 - Dis/Ability Studies in Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introduction to how disability, race, class, sexual orientation, and gender are defined, represented, and acted upon in schools today. Students will examine school as a social/political environment where the meaning of disability can be understood in democratic ways. Meets with SPED 5000.
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SPED 3001 - Introduction to Special Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course provides an overview of Special Education. The course emphasizes the history of special education; legislation; implementation of Idea, current issues; and a survey of exceptionalities. This course is designed to support the Performance-based Standards for Colorado teachers. Thirty (30) hours of field experience required. Prer., Background check, fingerprinting. Meets with Sped 5001.
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SPED 3002 - Professional Seminar in Special Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Familiarizes students with professional issues in special education. The areas include: (a) professional dispositions, (b) student diversity, (c) instructional/assistive technology, and (d) professional writing. Teachers must understand academic and professional standards and their relationship to the work environment. Prer., Background check; fingerprinting. Meets with SPED 5002.
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SPED 3003 - Classroom and Instructional Management 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course will examine evidence-based approaches for providing classroom and instructional management. The emphasis is on (a) effective instructional procedures, (b) individual and classroom behavior management strategies, and (c) principles of applied behavior analysis. Fifteen (15) hours of field experience is required. Meets with Sped 5003.
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SPED 3004 - Self-determination and Transition 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course presents self-determination and development, implementation, and evaluation of self-management instructional programs for students. Service delivery models, issues, and intervention approaches are examined in light of efficacy research. Emphasis is upon using self-management and learning strategies to facilitate self-determination. Fifteen (15) hours of field experience is required. Prer., SPED 3001 and SPED 3003. Meets with SPED 5004.
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SPED 4010 - Multisensory Structured Language Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces the content and skills of instruction for students with learning disabilities. Includes research-based strategies in phonemic awareness, phonics, spelling, reading fluency, vocabulary andcomprehension. Students work with a tutorial student and evaluate teaching skills through small groupcoaching sessions. Prer., Praxis or Place Elementary Content Test. Meets with Sped 5010.
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SPED 4011 - Assessment and Instructional Monitoring 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course examines evaluation concepts and assessments attending to curriculum-based individual-referenced measures, standardized assessments, and large-scale criterion-referenced tests characteristic of most statewide programs. Emphasis will be placed on aligning curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Fifteen (15) hours of field experience is required. Prer., SPED 3001 and SPED 3003. Meets with SPED 5011.
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SPED 4012 - Differentiated Instruction 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Builds upon material covered in Multisensory Language (SPED 4010/5010). Topics include systematic, differentiated instruction in syllable types, morphology, prefixes, suffixes, Latin Roots, and Greek combining forms. Students work with a tutorial student and evaluate teaching skills through small group coaching sessions. Prer., SPED 4010/5010. Meets with SPED 5012.
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SPED 4013 - Direct Instruction Practicum 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
This course is for the teacher-in-training to learn and practice effective instructional teaching behaviors (e.g., pacing, transitions, data collection, correction procedures, organization of classroom materials) in school settings and demonstrate proficiency in the planning, delivering, and evaluating reading instruction. Field experience is required. Prer., SPED 4010.
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SPED 4020 - Significant Support Needs 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course presents the development, implementation,and evaluation of instructional programs for students with severe cognitive and physical needs at the elementary and secondary levels. Service delivery models, issues, and intervention approaches are examined in light of efficacy research. Thirty (30) hours of field experience is required. Prer., SPED 3001 and SPED 3003. Meets with SPED 5020.
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SPED 4021 - Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course examines positive behavior support from philosophical, theoretical, individual, and systemic perspectives. Emphasizes characteristics of students with challenging behavior, functional behavioral assessment, school-wide, classroom, and non-classroom PBS models and interventions, and models for family and community positive behavioral support. Twenty (20) hours of field experience is required. Prer., SPED 3001 and SPED 3003. Meets with SPED 5021.
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SPED 4022 - Consultation and Collaboration 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course critically analyzes issues, research, implementation approaches, and recommended practices for employing collaborative models to support learning across diverse school and community settings. Students will access and evaluate community resources, develop and maintain interdisciplinary and interagency partnerships. Twenty (20) hours of field experience is required. Prer., SPED 3001 and SPED 3003. Meets with PED 5022.
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SPED 4030 - Elementary/Secondary Internship 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students are required to apply and integrate research-based practices in an educational setting. Student teachers will work with a wide range of students with special needs in programs that utilize practices congruent with the UCCS Special Education Program. This internship must be completed at the opposite K-12 age range from SPED 4031/5031. Prer., Tier 1, Tier 2. Meets with SPED 5030, SPED 4031, SPED 5031.
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SPED 4031 - Elementary/Secondary Student Teaching 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Students are required to apply and integrate research-based practices in an educational setting. Student teachers will work with a wide range of students with special needs in programs that utilize practices congruent with the UCCS Special Education Program. Prer., Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3. Meets with SPED 5031.
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SPED 4430 - TeachSpecialEd.com: Foundations in Special Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course places the history of special education in context of current principles and practices. Presents contributions of advocacy groups relative to legislative accomplishments and addresses important issues, federal laws, and resources for beginning teachers in determining their legal responsibilities. Meets with CURR 4060.
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SPED 4440 - TeachSpecialEd.com: Development and Characteristics of Learners with Exceptional Learning Needs 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Focuses on individuals with high-incidence disabilities, including mild mental retardation, learning disabilities, ADHD, and behavioral disorders. Teachers are also introduced to the attributes of students from low-incidence groups. Meets with CURR 4061.
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SPED 4460 - TeachSpecialEd.com: Assessment for Instructional Planning and Decision Making 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Foundations of assessment are addressed from the perspective of instructional planning and decision making. Legal and ethical principles are covered along with the processes of screening, pre-referral, referral and classifications. Attention is given to assessments in LEP development. Meets with CURR 4062.
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SPED 4470 - TeachSpecialEd.com. Instructional Strategies - Creating Environments that Promote Learning 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Development of positive learning environments as a strategy for enhancing teaching and learning. Preventive measures in the context of approaches to building positive behavior support. Intervention strategies for problem behavior, along with techniques for promoting social interactions andbehaviors. Meets with CURR 4063.
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SPED 4480 - Teachspecialed.com. Instructional Strategies: Teaching for Results 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Planning for effective instruction is the central focus of this course. Instructional planning, organizing and designing instruction, student outcomes instructional principles, and assessing outcomes of effective instruction. Curriculum-based assessment is covered along with the communication of student outcomes. Meets with CURR 4064.
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SPED 4560 - Teachspecialed.com. Instructional Strategies: Improving Basic Reading Skills 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Emphasizes teaching beginning reading and developing reading fluency. Is applicable to teaching students with exceptional learning needs in varied instructional settings. Meets with CURR 4065.
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SPED 4570 - Teachspecialed.com: Instructional Strategies: Improving Reading Comprehension 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides an overview of reading comprehension with emphasis on teaching students with exceptional learning needs. Attention is given to building a knowledge base and analyzing text to enable comprehension skills and teaching comprehension strategies. Meets with CURR 4066.
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SPED 4580 - Teachspecialed.com: Language and Communication in Diverse Learners 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Places the needs of exceptional learners in the larger context of cultural differences and diversity with a focus on language and communication. Language development and communication styles are covered. Teaching second language learners. Augmentative,alternative and assistive communication development is addressed. Meets with CURR 4067.
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SPED 4860 - Teachspecialed.com: Collaboration and Instructional Planning in the Individual EducP 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Emphasizes developing standards-based Ieps in accordance with Idea requirements. Introduces modelsof collaboration and highlights developing collaboration skills to enhance the effectiveness of the beginning teacher in development and implementation of Ieps. Meets with CURR 4068.
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SPED 4870 - Teachspecialed.com: Professional and Ethical Practices 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Focuses on the ethical standards and principles of the profession. Ethical issues related to assessment, decision making, instruction, working with agencies, and families/guardians of children with exceptional learning needs are covered. Meets with CURR 4069.
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SPED 4910 - Workshop 1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Designed to allow specific topics and issues to be explored in-depth. Prer., Permission of instructor.
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SPED 4950 - Summer Institutes 2 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides participants with a variety of training opportunities that specifically relate to programs, policies, and procedures for working with at-risk students. Participants will have multiple opportunities to reflect on knowledge learned and develop practical application plans. Meets with SPED 5950.
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SPED 4980 - Special Topics in Special Education 1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Extended Studies offering. Designed to allow specific topics and issues to be explored in-depth. May apply toward a degree program at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with permission of advisor and department chairperson.
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