SEED 5013. Teaching in the Middle School. Methods and procedures in teaching in the middle school. Includes individualization of instruction and interdisciplinary teaching for middle school students. May not be taken for credit after completion of SEED 4013.

SEED/ELED 5333. Teaching Reading and Study Strategies in the Content Area. This course is designed to provide pre-service and in-service teachers and administrators with a knowledge of reading factors as they relate to various disciplines. Content of the course includes estimating students' reading ability, techniques for vocabulary, questioning strategies, and developing reading-related study skills.

SEED 5063. Educators in Industry. A course devoted to career awareness in relation to the modern workplace. It is conducted in cooperation with local businesses and industries. The course involves research, on-site instruction, and work experience.

SEED 6881-3. Workshop. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. The workshop will require the equivalency of fifteen clock hours of instruction per credit hour.

SEED 6891-4. Independent Study. Open to graduate students who wish to pursue individual study or investigation of some facet of knowledge which complements the purpose of the University's graduate program. Students will be required to plan their studies and prepare formal written reports of their findings. The selected topic may not constitute any duplication of study leading to the accomplishment of a thesis.

SEED 6991. Thesis Research. Directed research on a thesis topic. If the six-hour thesis (SEED 6993 and 6993 in the student's area of specialization) has not been completed during the semester(s) of enrollment, the student must register for SEED 6991 during subsequent semesters in which he/she is receiving faculty assistance with the thesis and/or using University library facilities.

SEED 6993. Thesis Research. Directed research on a thesis topic selected by the student in consultation with a supervising professor.

SOC 6003. Sociology for Educators. Designed for those with limited background in sociology, this course surveys basic concepts, research methods, and core areas of sociology including culture, social structure, social self, deviance, stratification, and social change. Special emphasis will be on the educational institution.

SOC 6891, 2 & 4. Independent Study. Open to graduate students who wish to pursue individual study or investigation of some facet of knowledge which complements the purpose of the University's graduate program. Students will be required to plan their studies and prepare formal written reports of their findings. The selected topic may not constitute any duplication of study leading to the accomplishment of a thesis.

SPH 5003. Human Communication Theory. This communication theory class integrates learning about speech communication in various contexts. It is an in-depth study of contemporary and traditional perspectives of human communication, and synthesizes major concepts in human communication theory development. May not be taken for credit after the completion of SPH 4003.

SPH 5053. Speech Communication Seminar. A course for both majors and non-majors who want to investigate the relationships between human communication and contemporary social, political, and economic issues. May not be taken for credit after the completion of SPH 4053 unless the topics differ.

SPH 5063. Organizational Communication. Theories and practices of organizational communication are examined from a critical and historical perspective. Issues related to the personal, relational, cultural, group, business, global, and ethical dimensions of everyday communication practices are analyzed. Includes lecture, discussion, research, and group projects. May not be taken for credit after the completion of SPH 4063.

SPH 5073. Directing Forensics. Prerequisites: Oral Interpretation, Argumentation, Public Speaking and/or consent of the instructor. May not be taken for credit after completion of SPH 4073 or equivalent. Practical study and training to lead to the planning of activities, directing competitive events, and administration of a forensic program on the high school level.

SPH 5123. Rhetorical Criticism. This course will provide the principles of rhetorical theories as they have developed throughout history and apply them to the critical analysis of various communication events. May not be taken for credit after the completion of SPH 4123.

SPH 5153. Persuasive Theory & Audience Analysis. Survey of classical and social science theories of persuasion. Particular emphasis is given to analysis of persuasive strategies, preparation of persuasive appeals, ethics of persuasion, and audience analysis. A consideration of social movements and persuasive campaigns is also included.

SPH 5283. Children's Theatre: Techniques and Practicum. Summer. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. The philosophy of teaching acting to children, in theory and practice. The course is designed for drama majors, teachers, and others interested in child development. The semester equivalent of two hours of class lecture is combined with the semester equivalent of two hours of supervised laboratory experience in a children's theatre setting. May not be taken for credit after completion of SPH 4283 or equivalent.

SPH 6891-4. Independent Study. Open to graduate students who wish to pursue individual study or investigation of some facet of knowledge which complements the purpose of the University's graduate program. Students will be required to plan their studies and prepare formal written reports of their findings. The selected topic may not constitute any duplication of study leading to the accomplishment of a thesis.