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Course Descriptions

All currently offered courses are listed in alphabetical order by prefix and chronologically thereafter. Courses included in the Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) have their ACTS Course Index Numbers listed after the course description. For additional information regarding ACTS, please see http://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/transfer-work/.
 

Theatre
  

  • THEA 4383 - Senior Project

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    A capstone course designed to showcase the graduating seniors achievements and accomplishments. Irregular.

    Prerequisites: instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • THEA 4393 - Summer Children Theatre Performance

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The research, preparation and presenta­tion of children theatre plays for a live audience. Summer. May be repeated for credit.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • THEA 4403 - Summer Children Theatre Technical

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The research, preparation and presentation of children theatre plays for a live audience. Summer. May be repeated for credit.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • THEA 4413 - Sound Design and Production

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Principles and practices of stage sound design and production. Fall, odd.

    Prerequisites: THEA 1223 ; or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3

Teaching Internship
  

  • TIAG 4825 - Agricultural Teaching Internship in the Secondary School

    Sem. Hrs: 5

    Ten semester hours. Full semester teaching internship. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 5
  

  • TIAG 4826 - Agricultural Teaching Internship in the Secondary School

    Sem. Hrs: 6

    Twelve semester hours. Full semester teaching internship. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 6
  

  • TIAR 4825 - Art Teaching Internship in the Secondary School

    Sem. Hrs: 5

    Ten semester hours. Full semester teaching internship. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 5
  

  • TIAR 4826 - Art Teaching Internship in the Secondary School

    Sem. Hrs: 6

    Twelve semester hours. Full semester teaching internship. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 6
  

  • TIBI 4825 - Biology Teaching Internship in the Secondary School

    Sem. Hrs: 5

    Ten semester hours. Full semester teaching internship. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 5
  

  • TIBI 4826 - Biology Teaching Internship in the Secondary School

    Sem. Hrs: 6

    Twelve semester hours. Full semester of teaching internship. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 6
  

  • TIBU 4825 - Business Teaching Internship in the Secondary School

    Sem. Hrs: 5

    Ten semester hours. Full semester teaching internship. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 5
  

  • TIBU 4826 - Business Teaching Internship in the Secondary School

    Sem. Hrs: 6

    Twelve semester hours. Full semester teaching internship. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 6
  

  • TICH 4825 - Chemistry Teaching Internship in the Secondary School

    Sem. Hrs: 5

    Ten semester hours. Full semester teaching internship. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 5
  

  • TICH 4826 - Chemistry Teaching Internship in the Secondary School

    Sem. Hrs: 6

    Twelve semester hours. Full semester of teaching internship. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 6
  

  • TIEN 4825 - English Teaching Internship In The Secondary School

    Sem. Hrs: 5

    Ten semester hours. Full semester teaching internship. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 5
  

  • TIEN 4826 - English Teaching Internship In The Secondary School

    Sem. Hrs: 6

    Twelve se­mester hours. Full semester of teaching internship. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 6
  

  • TIHI 4825 - History Teaching Internship in the Secondary School

    Sem. Hrs: 5

    Ten semester hours. Full semester teaching internship. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 5
  

  • TIHI 4826 - History Teaching Internship in the Secondary School

    Sem. Hrs: 6

    Twelve semester hours. Full semester of teaching internship. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 6
  

  • TILA 4825 - Language Teaching Internship in the Secondary School

    Sem. Hrs: 5

    Ten semester hours. Full semester teaching internship. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 5
  

  • TILA 4826 - Language Teaching Internship in the Secondary School

    Sem. Hrs: 6

    Twelve semester hours. Full semester of teaching internship. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 6
  

  • TIMA 4825 - Math Teaching Internship in the Secondary School

    Sem. Hrs: 5

    Ten semester hours. Full semester teaching internship. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 5
  

  • TIMA 4826 - Math Teaching Internship in the Secondary School

    Sem. Hrs: 6

    Twelve semester hours. Full semester of teaching internship. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 6
  

  • TIMU 4825 - Music Teaching Internship in the Secondary School

    Sem. Hrs: 5

    Ten semester hours. Full semester teaching internship. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 5
  

  • TIMU 4826 - Music Teaching Internship in the Secondary School

    Sem. Hrs: 6

    Twelve semester hours. Full semester of teaching internship. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 6
  

  • TIPE 4825 - Physical Education Teaching Internship in the Secondary School

    Sem. Hrs: 5

    Ten semester hours. Full semester teaching internship. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 5
  

  • TIPE 4826 - Physical Education Teaching Internship in the Secondary School

    Sem. Hrs: 6

    Twelve semester hours. Full semester of teaching internship. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 6
  

  • TIPH 4825 - Physics Teaching Internship in the Secondary School

    Sem. Hrs: 5

    Ten semester hours. Full semester teaching internship. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 5
  

  • TIPH 4826 - Physics Teaching Internship in the Secondary School

    Sem. Hrs: 6

    Twelve semester hours. Full semester of teaching internship. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 6

University College
  

  • UC 120V - Foundations in Professionalism

    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    Provides instruction and strategies for building professional skills and personal responsibility competencies necessary for successful entry into a professional career. Variable title dependent on discipline. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: Variable
  

  • UC 0143 - Writing Fundamentals

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Developmental writing course designed to prepare students for ENG 1003 . Focus is on grammar, sentence structure, paragraphs and essays. The grade in this course will not be used to compute semester and cumulative grade point averages. The course does not count toward any degree. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • UC 0153 - Enhanced College Reading

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Non-credit course designed to provide students with reading instruction that is applicable to all types of reading including strategies specific to the content areas. The grade in this course will not be used to compute semester and cumulative grade point averages. The course does not count toward any degree. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • UC 0164 - Academic Literacy

    Sem. Hrs: 4

    Developmental course to prepare students for college level reading and writing, to be taken concurrently with ENG 1003 . The grade in this course will not be used to compute semester and cumulative grade point averages. The course does not count toward any degree. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 4
  

  • UC 200V - Special Topics

    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    Individual study arranged in consultation with the instructor. Course may be used by any college but must be approved by the Dean of University College, department chair, and College Dean prior to enrollment. One - four credit hours; Irregular. may be repeated but may not exceed four hours total.

Sem. Hrs: Variable
  

  • UC 0232 - Reading and Writing for College Success

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Preparation for reading and writing across academic disciplines. The grade in this course will not be used to compute semester and cumulative grade point averages. The course does not count toward any degree. Fall, Spring.

    Corequisites: ENG 1003  and UC 1013 .
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • UC 301V - Study Abroad

    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    ASU students participating in approved exchange programs will register for this course. Students must apply in the Office of International Programs. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: Variable
  

  • UC 311V - Study Abroad, Unaffiliated Programs

    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    Holding courses for students enrolled in study abroad programs not affiliated with ASU. Demand.

Sem. Hrs: Variable
  

  • UC 401V - Washington Center Internship

    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars Program Internship. Irregular.

Sem. Hrs: Variable
  

  • UC 480V - Special Problems in Leadership Development

    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    Individual problems in Leadership Development arranged in conjunction with the instructor. Can be taken for 1, 2 or 3 hours of credit. Course offered each semester. Irregular Must be approved by dean.

    Prerequisites: No prerequisites.
Sem. Hrs: Variable
  

  • UC 1001 - Restart Seminar

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Designed to provide students in academic distress a means to examine their transcript, study habits, and long term academic goals through necessary intrusive academic advising and effective decision making. Case studies, class discussion, and journal assignments provide an opportunity to apply new skills for consistent and long term success. Enrollment limited to students on a first academic suspension or by referral from the Admissions and Credits Committee. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • UC 1011 - College Choices Seminar

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    This seminar is designed to offer supplemental academic advising and to teach college success skills for first-year students on academic probation. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • UC 1013 - Making Connections

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Required course for all first semester freshmen. Course content is centered around the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful ASU student, including academic performance, problem solving, critical thinking, self management and group building skills, university policies and other relevant issues. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • UC 1021 - Advanced Reading Strategies

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Follow up course to UC 0153 Enhanced College Reading  for those students whose standardized test scores indicate need for additional instruction and practice. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • UC 1032 - FYS Success Strategies

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    A required sequential course to Making Connections for students admitted through Transition Studies that allows more in-depth coverage of topics related to college success. Fall, Spring, Summer.

    Prerequisites: UC 1013 .
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • UC 1103 - Introduction to Leadership Development

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Leadership theories and the role of selfunderstanding in effective leadership. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • UC 1131 - Career Planning 101

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Course designed to assist students with the career decision process. Assessment of student interests, exploration of majors and careers and the job search process will be covered. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • UC 1141 - Academic Survival

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Academic Survival is a one hour course designed to provide students in academic distress the opportunity to take positive action toward reclaiming academic success. The course will include intensive academic advising, study skills instruction, and extensive personal motivation consultations. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • UC 1151 - Stress Management 101

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    This course is a one credit elective to introduce students to basic theoretical and practical concepts of stress management with a focus on personal application to help prevent or reduce cognitive, emotional, and physical symptoms resulting from distress. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • UC 1161 - Worry Management 101

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Basic concepts of worry management with a focus on personal application to help prevent or reduce the effects of cognitive, emotional, physical symptoms and behaviors resulting from unmanaged worry. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • UC 1202 - Academic Proficiency for Standardized Testing

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Provides instruction and strategies in building proficiency on standardized tests and meeting admission standards for various academic programs. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • UC 1231 - Career Planning and Decision Making

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Assists students with the career planning and decision making process using Focus2 Career and Education Planning System for College Student. Assessment of interests, exploration of majors and career goals. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • UC 1251 - Health Rhythms 101

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Empowers students to learn ways to experience emotional, physical and social stress management benefits through group drumming. Build communication and personal expression skills.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • UC 2013 - Advanced Reading and Writing

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Addresses the needs of international transfer students with demonstrated deficiencies in reading and writing English.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • UC 2033 - University College Internship

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    First-hand field experience that will vary based on student goals and internship placement. Experience supplemented by weekly online curriculum. Irregular.

    Prerequisites: 30 credit hours and 2.00 GPA.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • UC 3011 - Professional and Career Development for Juniors and Seniors

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    This is an elective, one credit class for seniors and juniors in all disciplines. Weekly workshops will be presented by area employers and professionals to enhance students’ professional development skills necessary to be successful in today’s workplace. Irregular.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • UC 3023 - Seminar in Leadership Development

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Integrates leadership theories, styles, and experiences. Students will study leadership issues in current events and refine their personal leadership philosophy based on experiences gained throughout the Leadership Studies Minor.

    Prerequisites: UC 1103 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • UC 3331 - McNair Research Seminar

    Sem. Hrs: 1

Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • UC 4003 - Washington Center Civic Engagement and Leadership

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Provides understanding of the attributes of civic engagement, professional achievement and leadership development. Irregular. Participation in the Washington Center Internship program required.

Sem. Hrs: 3

Vocational Education
  

  • VOED 4503 - Foundations of Adult Education in Vocational Education

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Covers historical and philosophical development, comparison of vocational and nonvocational adult education, program development and evaluation, teaching methods, and issues and trends in adult voca­tional education programming. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • VOED 4513 - Activities For Teaching Career Readiness

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Opportunities for teachers to study and demonstrate essential knowledge and skills appropriate in teaching career development and college readiness courses. Activity-based learning, using appropriate technologies, will be incorporated. Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • VOED 4522 - Competency Based Curriculum in Vocational Education

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Study of the design features of a competency based approach to education with emphasis on practical application to the design of instruction using a competency based format. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • VOED 4533 - Methods of Organizing and Teaching Career Development

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Introduction to the accounting process and the use of accounting software. Emphasis on the skills necessary to maintain a computerized set of accounting books and records for small business. Students should not enroll after receiving credit for ACCT 3003 . Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • VOED 4553 - Educators in Industry

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Primary emphasis will be in develop­ing an understanding of the fundamental accounting concepts, with secondary emphasis on procedural mechanics. In addition, the student should develop an awareness of the language and environment of American business, an appreciation of accounting methodology, and skill in problem solving. Open only to students not majoring in the College of Business. Spring, odd.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • VOED 4583 - Methods and Materials for Teaching the Adult

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Introduction to accounting and the ac­counting cycle. Basic accounting and reporting for merchandising and service oriented business organizations. Primary emphasis is on accounting principles applicable to measuring assets, liabilities, owners equity and income. Special measurement problems for partnerships and corporations. Summer, odd.

Sem. Hrs: 3

Women and Gender Studies
  

  • WGS 460V - Independent Study

    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    Individually directed problems in Women and Gender Studies. Irregular.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Permission of instructor and Women and Gender Studies Coordinator
Sem. Hrs: Variable
  

  • WGS 470V - Internship

    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    Supervised work experience and study of selected agencies and organizations. Fall, Spring, Summer.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and Women and Gender Studies Coordinator.
Sem. Hrs: Variable

World Languages
  

  • WLAN 4010 - Learning Outcome Assessment

    Sem. Hrs: 0

    Federal and Arkansas individual income and payroll taxes, as well as Arkansas sales taxes. Topics include record keeping, internal controls, and outputs of the payroll system. A student should not enroll in this course after receiving credit for ACCT 4013 . Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 0
 

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