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SPAN 4210 - Hispanic Heritage of 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 4253 - Almodovar 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Course focuses on the evolution of the films of Spanish filmaker Pedro Almodovar. The manner in which this innovative auteur has treated a variety of conceptual and formal issues will be examined, as will his vision of the cultural and social transformation of Spanish society from the early 1980s to the present. Meets with FILM 4253 and FCS 4253.
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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 short stories 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 5360.
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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 4420 - Hispanic/Latino U.S. 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.
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SPAN 4430 - Hispanic U.S. 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.
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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 - 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., SPAN 3100. Meets with SPAN 5450.
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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 FCS 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. Consult Course Search on the UCCS website or the MyUCCS Portal 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. Consult Course Search on the UCCS website or the MyUCCS Portal 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. Consult Course Search on the UCCS website or the MyUCCS Portal 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. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Summit. 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 5400 - 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. Additional work will be required beyond the requirements for SPAN 4400. Preq., Graduate status. Meets with SPAN 4400.
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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 U.S. 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.
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SPAN 5430 - Hispanic U.S. 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.
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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.
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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. Consult Course Search on the UCCS website or the MyUCCS Portal 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. Consult Course Search on the UCCS website or the MyUCCS Portal 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. Consult Course Search on the UCCS website or the MyUCCS Portal 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 9499 - Undergraduate Research - Independent Study 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides an opportunity to conduct research with Spanish faculty and graduate students by one or more students on topics determined by a faculty member. Prer., Consent of instructor required.
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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 5005 - Engineering Analysis for Space Applications 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Specialized mathematical topics related to space systems. Course will include elements of: linear algebra, coordinate transformation, kinematics and dynamics, complex number, probability, numerical methods, introduction to MATLAB, ordinary differential equations, difference equations, and introduction to estimation theory; and will also integrate essential math concepts directly into examples drawn from space applications. Prer., MATH 1350, MATH 3130, or equivalents. Graduate students only.
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SPCE 5025 - Fundamentals of Astronautics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces the fundamental principles of astrodynamics applied to satellite motion. Includes orbital mechanics, coordinate systems, two-body problems, orbit determination, and orbital maneuvers. Prer., SPCE 5005. Graduate students only.
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SPCE 5045 - Space Mission Analysis 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A survey of various spacecraft bus subsystems and tradeoffs to satisfy space mission requirements. Spacecraft subsystems considered include communications, data handling, control, power, thermal, structures, sensors, and mechanisms. Prer., SPCE 5005, SPCE 5025. Graduate students only.
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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; SPCE 5005, SPCE 5025.
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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 5105 - Remote Sensing in Space 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to the fundamental technologies associated with various remote sensing techniques: optical, infrared, microwave, and nuclear sensors and imaging systems. Background effects and effects of propagation through the atmosphere are included as well as tradeoffs of systems and platform capabilities. Prer., SPCE 5005, SPCE 5025. Graduate students only.
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SPCE 5125 - Spacecraft Dynamics and Control 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces rotational dynamics and control, focusing on spacecraft attitude stabilization. Includes: Euler’s EOM, disturbance torques, passive spin, gravity gradient, and active attitude stabilization; PID control, stability criteria, root locus, frequency response, bode plots, relative stability, and practical design issues. Prer., SPCE 5005, SPCE 5025. Graduate students only.
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SPCE 5595 - Space Mission Design 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Capstone project course to be taken at or near the end of the degree program. Students will be asked to bring together their knowledge of space operations to configure and design a spacecraft bus to fulfill defined mission requirements. Prer., SPCE 5005, SPCE 5025, SPCE 5045. Graduate students only.
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SPCE 5605 - Engineering Simulation 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Designed for the builder of mathematical models, analytical model users, and engineers who use computer simulations in the exercise of their disciplines. The course covers the fundamentals of mathematical modeling in the context of dynamic, optimizing, and stochastic models, and includes an examination of discrete-event computer simulations. Prer., SPCE 5005. Graduate students only. Meets with SYSE 5350.
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SPCE 5625 - Global Navigation Satellite Systems: Design and Technical Analysis 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A graduate level, in-depth technical analysis of all Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) currently operational, soon to be in orbit, or planned, including GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU, and IRNSS. Interoperability issues and regional augmentation systems will also be analyzed. Prer., SPCE 5005. Graduate students only.
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SPCE 5645 - Space Policy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An overview of space policies and strategies, both domestic and international. The course provides students with a perspective of how these policies and strategies have evolved over time. Emphasis will be on understanding current national security strategy, military space-related doctrines, domestic laws and policies, and international laws, treaties, and agreements.Prer., Graduate students only.
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SPCE 5665 - Systems Engineering Processes 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Focus on the systems engineering life cycle process and the derivation of engineering/technical requirements from customer/operational requirements. Analytical tools which support fielding of effective systems consistent with developed requirements will be covered. Major emphasis is placed on systems reliability and life-cycle costing. Prer., Graduate students only. Meets with SYSE 5110.
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SPCE 5685 - Enterprise/Systems Architecture for Space Systems: A Technical Course 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course focuses on structured decision-making across the space systems life cycle. Emphasis is to identify, evaluate and use formal architecture to structure shape information for strategic, engineering and operating decisions and programs. The role of technical standards is examined. Prer., Graduate students only.
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SPED 1000 - Career Development and Self Determination 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This is a course where instructors will teach students to 1) define and take action on personal goals and 2) communicate clearly about the supports necessary for their success. Prer., Instructor consent. This course is only open to OIS students.
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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.
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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.
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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 4021/5021, SPED 4025/5025. Coreq., CURR 5304 or SPED 4013, and SPED 4010/5010.
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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.
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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 3000/5000, SPED 3001/5001, CURR 4170/5170. Coreq., SPED 4030/5030, TED 4570/5570.
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SPED 4021 - Designing Positive Classroom Environments 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 4020/5020, SPED 4030/5030, TED 4570/5570; Coreq., SPED 4025/5025.
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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 3004/5004; SPED 4010/5010; SPED 4013 or CURR 5304. Coreq., SPED 4031/5031.
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SPED 4025 - Fieldwork in Inclusive Classrooms 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students will work in general education settings to include students with disabilities. Assignments and experiences will focus on providing access to the general education curriculum and connecting students with disabilities to their peers. Prer., SPED 4020/5020, SPED 4030/5030, TED 4570/5570; Coreq., SPED 4021/5021.
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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., SPED 3000/5000, SPED 3001/5001, CURR 4170/5170. Coreq., SPED 4020/5020, TED 4570/5570.
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SPED 4031 - Elementary/Secondary Student Teaching Seminar 6 Credits (Minimum) 6 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. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Summit. Prer., SPED 3004 or SPED 5004, SPED 4010 or SPED 5010, IELM 4025 or TED 5640. Coreq., SPED 4022 or SPED 5022. PLACE Special Education Generalist test #20.
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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 5000 - 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.
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SPED 5001 - 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.
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SPED 5002 - 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 3002.
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SPED 5003 - 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 procedure, (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 3003.
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SPED 5004 - 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 4021/5021, SPED 4025/5025. Coreq., CURR 5304 or SPED 4013, and SPED 4010/5010.
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SPED 5010 - 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 and comprehension. Students work with a tutorial student and evaluate teaching skills through small group coaching sessions. Prer., Praxis or Place Elementary Content Test.
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SPED 5011 - 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 5001 and SPED 5003. Meets with SPED 4011.
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SPED 5012 - 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 4012.
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SPED 5020 - 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 3000/5000, SPED 3001/5001, CURR 4170/5170. Coreq., SPED 4030/5030, TED 4570/5570.
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SPED 5021 - Designing Positive Classroom Environments 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 4020/5020, SPED 4030/5030, TED 4570/5570; Coreq., SPED 4025/5025.
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SPED 5022 - 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 3004/5004; SPED 4010/5010; SPED 4013 or CURR 5304. Coreq., SPED 4031/5031.
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SPED 5025 - Fieldwork in Inclusive Classrooms 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students will work in general education settings to include students with disabilities. Assignments and experiences will focus on providing access to the general education curriculum and connecting students with disabilities to their peers. Prer., SPED 4020/5020, SPED 4030/5030, TED 4570/5570; Coreq., SPED 4021/5021.
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SPED 5030 - 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., SPED 3000/5000, SPED 3001/5001, CURR 4170/5170. Coreq., SPED 4020/5020, TED 4570/5570.
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SPED 5031 - Elementary/Secondary Student Teaching Seminar 6 Credits (Minimum) 6 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., SPED 3004 or SPED 5004, SPED 4010 or SPED 5010, IELM 4025 or TED 5640. Coreq., SPED 4022 or SPED 5022. PLACE Special Education Generalist test #20.
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SPED 5090 - Applied Research Project 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The basic premise of this seminar is that applied behavior analysis and the teacher as a researcher-scientist are integral components of an effective educational setting. Based on individual interests, students will design a research project for the purpose of evaluation interventions in their own setting. Students will (a) develop a research proposal in APA format, (b) conduct the research, and (c) submit a final research paper to the special education faculty. All papers will be evaluated by the research review committee consisting of three university faculty members. This course is required to fulfill the MA comprehensive exam requirement. Prer., LEAD 5700.
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