Speech

Courses

SPE 130: Theatre Lab

Class Program
Speech
Credits 3
This course is designed for those students who desire to participate in dramatic presentations either as actors or as technicians. Emphasis is on application of theatre production techniques in acting and staging. (May be taken twice for credit).

SPE 230: Play Production

Class Program
Speech
Credits 3
This course is an introduction to play production, including acting, directing, technical work, house management, and costuming. The class will have the responsibility for the semester’s production of a play.

SPE 231: Voice and Diction

Class Program
Speech
Credits 3
This course focuses on the study of the process of oral speech—development of speech; physics of sound; and the physiological, psychological, and social bases of speech and phonetics. Some attention will be paid to voice quality. Especially designed for teachers and those entering the professions.

SPE 232: Public Speaking

Class Program
Speech
Credits 3
This course is concerned with effective communication of thought in speaking situations. It examines not only the basic discourse skills, but provides attention to logical analysis of informative and persuasive discourse and actual practice through classroom speaking.
Prerequisites

ENG 131-132 or ENG 199-200.

SPE 233: Phonetics

Class Program
Speech
Credits 3
This course focuses on recognition and analysis of the formation and production of the sounds of English; study of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Laboratory work required.

SPE 236: Interpersonal Communication

Class Program
Speech
Credits 3
This course is a study of the principles and processes of human communication with practices and exercises in perception, language, and message information. Attention will be given to principles and practice of small group communication and interaction. Recommended for teachers, persons in the social sciences, business, and pre-law.

SPE 331: Persuasive Speaking

Class Program
Speech
Credits 3
This course will assist students in developing their presentation skills through the study of the public speaking arts of persuasion and debate.
Prerequisites

ENG 131-132 and SPE 232.

SPE 337: Oral Interpretation

Class Program
Speech
Credits 3
This course is concerned with the selection, analysis, and oral interpretation of materials; development of the ability to communicate the intellectual and emotional content of a literary work through voice and body and interpretations of prose, drama, and poetry.
Prerequisites

ENG 131-132. SPE 231 or permission of the instructor.

SPE 339: Acting

Class Program
Speech
Credits 3
This course focuses on methods and techniques of acting, script analysis and character development. Performance of monologues, scenes, and/or short dramas.

SPE 432: Discussion and Debate

Class Program
Speech
Credits 3
This course is a study of critical thinking and its application to discussion and to debate. Students will research, analyze, and evaluate evidence and its use, develop debate cases and discussion topics, and develop and practice their public speaking skills.
Prerequisites

ENG 131-132 and SPE 232.

SPED 231: Introduction to the Study of Exceptional Children

Class Program
Speech
Credits 3
This course will provide an overview of the various exceptionalities and an introduction to basic educational services and procedures as they relate to providing for the academic/behavioral needs of students identified as disabled. Field Experiences Required.
Prerequisites

None

SPED 333: Assessment of Children with Disabilities in Grades K-6

Class Program
Speech
Credits 3
This course is designed to introduce entry-level candidates to the process of assessment for elementary-aged children with disabilities. It also provides teachers of children with disabilities with a comprehensive knowledge of current assessment procedures and instruments used in assessing a variety of exceptionalities via formal and informal evaluations. Emphasis is placed on the assessment process, scoring, interpretation, and the application of results to meaningful goals and objectives. Field Experiences required.
Prerequisites

Admission to Stillman Teacher Education Program (STEP)

SPED 336: Management of Classroom Behaviors

Class Program
Speech
Credits 3
This course is designed to instruct entry-level candidates how to implement classroom management strategies that foster positive student behavior and academic success in inclusive classrooms. It will enable the pre-candidate to develop knowledge, skills, and classroom management strategies for behavioral intervention. Such strategies are designed to create and foster learning environments that are positive, supportive, and encouraging to enhance student self-esteem. Field Experiences Required.
Prerequisites

Admission to Stillman Teacher Education Program (STEP)

SPED 420: Assistive Technology

Class Program
Speech
Credits 2
This course designs instructional methods using assistive and augmentative technology with emphasis on the legal aspects, accessibility, and individual needs. It also includes instruction on using communicative technologies for collaboration with families and professionals, electronic assessments and IEPs, and community resources. Field Experience Required.
Prerequisites

Admission to Stillman Teacher Education Program (STEP)

SPED 430: Integrating Language Arts Instruction for Exceptional Learners

Class Program
Speech
Credits 3
This course will focus on several approaches for teaching language arts to children with disabilities. It will enable candidates to identify problems with decoding, phonological and phonemic awareness, reading fluency and comprehension, as well as handwriting, spelling, and composition. Candidates will also acquire the necessary skills to select and implement research based instructional approaches for enhancing the reading and writing skills of exceptional learners. Field Experience Required.
Prerequisites

Admission to Stillman Teacher Education Program (STEP)

SPED 432: IEP Writing and Legal Aspects

Class Program
Speech
Credits 3
This course is designed to inform candidate teachers of the legal requirements, procedures, and techniques used in developing legally correct individualized education programs (IEPs) and individualized family service plans (IFSPs) as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the No Child Left Behind Act of 2004. Field Experience Required.
Prerequisites

Admission to STEP

SPED 433: Differentiating Instruction for Low Incidence Disabilities

Class Program
Speech
Credits 3
This course is designed to enhance understanding of how to better meet the needs of the many different learners in inclusive classrooms and schools. It provides opportunities to examine the characteristics of a differentiated classroom and some techniques for differentiating instructional content, processes, and products. Field Experience Required.
Prerequisites

Admission to STEP

SPED 434: Instruction and Curriculum for Exceptional Children

Class Program
Speech
Credits 3
This course emphasizes collaborative teaching strategies and curriculum development for elementary age children in inclusive settings for high and low incidence disabilities. It will offer instruction that candidates may use to develop communication roles and responsibilities, collaborative teaming, collaboration with families and paraprofessionals, and implement current trends and issues. Field Experience Required.
Prerequisites

Admission to STEP

SPED 437: Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners

Class Program
Speech
Credits 3
This course will provide teachers with information on theory and practice in bilingual/multicultural special education with emphasis on language and culture, assessment practices, and learning styles of bilingual children and diverse ethnicities. Field Experience Required.
Prerequisites

Admission to STEP

SPED 490: Internship for Collaborative Special Education - K-6

Class Program
Speech
Credits 12
This course requires 14 weeks of full-time teaching experiences under direct supervision of a certified special educator with a master’s degree and an assigned college supervisor. Weekly seminars are required on campus with college supervisors.
Prerequisites

Admission to STEP