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2017-2018 Graduate Catalog (As of 08-20-17) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Foundations, Secondary, and Special Education
  

  • EDFS 660 Nature of Science, Mathematics, and Science/Mathematics Education (3)

    Topics include the historical development of science and mathematics and the variety of philosophies in science/mathematics education. Other topics include social trends affecting science education in the United States since 1900, including reform movements of 1904, 1937, 1945, 1960 and the present; and local frameworks addressing national and global concerns.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • EDFS 670 Principles and Strategies for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (K-12) (3)

    A survey course intended to provide pre-K through grade 12 educators with knowledge of the principles, underlying methodologies and techniques for promoting acquisition of a second language through academic content. The main focus is to demonstrate a variety of instructional strategies that can benefit all students in a multicultural classroom.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • EDFS 671 Teaching Reading and Writing to K-12 Speakers of Other Languages (3)

    This course is intended to provide a theoretical foundation for the teaching of reading and writing English to limited English proficient (LEP) learners in K-12 schools. Participants will learn about journal writing, reading/writing workshops, family literacy, writing for publication and writing in the content areas.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • EDFS 672 Linguistic and Cultural Diversity in Education (3)

    This course provides pre-K-12 educators with an understanding of issues affecting linguistically and culturally diverse learners. Topics include analysis of language and its development in diverse settings, history of bilingual education, cultural/learning style preferences, cultural influences in curriculum and materials, legal issues related to serving limited English proficient learners, ESOL program development, and homeschool collaboration.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • EDFS 673 Assessing Student Performance (3)

    This class will provide a theoretical foundation for gathering and analyzing the data necessary for effective assessment of instruction serving language minority learners. Students will learn to question what kinds of data are collected, why and how data are used and what kinds of data may be overlooked in the assessment process.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • EDFS 674 Linguistics for ESOL Teachers (3)

    This course provides prospective and practicing teachers of English as a second or foreign language a broad understanding of the grammar of English and a foundation in general linguistics. The course provides a theoretical basis for selecting language teaching strategies. Differences in descriptive and prescriptive grammars and their roles in ESOL/EFL instruction are explored. Participants develop skills in linguistic analysis through exploring traditional, transformational, case, and discourse perspectives.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 675 Success in Reading and Writing (3)

    A study of the structured use of reading materials from the daily world of the elementary school child such as newspapers, magazines and children’s books. Using these materials, participants learn to teach effectively without ability grouping and to organize classroom time to include all elements of a total language arts program.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 680 Teaching English Through the Content Areas (Or Content Modification for ESOL Students K-12) (3)

    This course will focus on successful techniques for teaching both content and related academic language to all students. Students will learn how to make modifications for limited English proficiency students by using several techniques, including graphic organizers, scaffolded lessons, cooperative learning, alternative assessment and multicultural activities.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 681 Second Language Acquisition for Teachers of Elementary and Secondary Learners (3)

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to compare first and second language acquisition theories, such as the biological, learning, cognitive, behaviorist and interactionist theories. Students will also explore political, social and economic factors that impede or accelerate the learning of a second language.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 682 ESOL Curriculum Design and Materials Development for K-12 Students (3)

    This course will explore current trends in developing effective curriculum and materials for K-12 students who are non-native English speakers. Topics include instructional strategies and materials for content-area instruction and developing the four language components.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 683 English Grammar/Structure for ESOL Teachers (3)

    This course will provide educators with an understanding of facts and generalizations about the English language and the resources to use for understanding ESOL/EFL instruction. Students will develop skills in linguistic analysis through exploring traditional, transformational, case and discourse perspectives.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 684 ESOL/Talented and Gifted and Special Education Issues (3)

    This course will explore ways of differentiating language and learning differences from disabilities. The following will be addressed: building learning communities for diverse learners, identifying gifted and talented non-native English speakers, deconstructing concepts of disability in society, family and school partnerships, special education and other ESOL issues.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 685 Independent Study in Education (1-3)

    Graduate students may undertake an individually supervised study of a special topic in education chosen by the student. Each project is done in consultation with a member of the graduate faculty qualified to guide and evaluate the student’s work. Time deadlines must be set before initiation of the project.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and the department chair
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 3 credit hours.
  

  • EDFS 686 Special Topics in Education (1-6)

    An intensive study of an approved special topic in the field of education. No more than three hours may be taken under this listing during an academic semester or its equivalent.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
  

  • EDFS 687 Introduction to Educational Technology (3)

    This is an introductory course for pre-service and in-service teachers using technology in the classroom. Students become familiar with application software such as word processing, databases and hypermedia, desktop publishing and telecommunications, and learn to evaluate hardware and software.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • EDFS 688 Techniques for Teaching Logo (3)

    A study of the philosophy and techniques for teaching Logo and its use in the development of problem solving and higher-order thinking. The course includes learning Logo primitives and techniques for incorporating these into the educational curriculum. Illustrative programming problems require exploration and creativity and include utilization of Logo’s ability to handle numbers, words, and lists in an interactive manner.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 687  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 689 Application of Telecommunications in the Classroom (3)

    This course provides information that allows students to incorporate telecommunications into their classroom using local bulletin board systems, Internet, and commercial information services. They learn to send and receive e-mail and post messages, both locally and internationally; send and receive files; and do electronic research.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 687  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • EDFS 690 Use of Technology in Reading, Language Arts and Social Studies (3)

    Critical review of software and hardware in reading, language arts and social studies. Includes techniques for integrating technology into the curriculum and evaluating effectiveness.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 687  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 691 Use of Technology in Math and Science (3)

    Designed to expose participants to skills and techniques for using technology, software, and hardware to improve the instruction of mathematics and science. Participants review current mathematics and science software, develop activities to incorporate technology into the mathematics and science curriculum and design problem-solving activities.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 687  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 692 Advanced Technology Applications in Education (3)

    This course incorporates technologies including: laser discs, CD-ROM, video and audio digitizing and hypermedia with advanced techniques, such as importing files, to create finished software programs. The class is based on using hypermedia as an authoring system, related technologies, and incorporating instructional design theory to create educational software.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 687  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 697 Special Topics in Technology (3)

    An intensive study of an approved special topic in the field of educational technology. No more than three hours may be taken under this listing during an academic semester or its equivalent.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 700 Thesis (3)

    A research project completed under the guidance of a graduate faculty member and submitted and defended before a graduate committee.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 701 Thesis (3)

    Continuation of EDFS 700 .
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 703 Curriculum, Policy, and Systems in Science and Mathematics Education (3)

    This course is designed to examine possible solutions to current problems in curriculum and policy within school systems in South Carolina. This course is designed to increase organizational and interpersonal skills that empower teachers to alter school climates and garner technical support while designing and implementing K-12 programs of excellence. (spring)
    Prerequisite(s): 15 credit hours in the SMFT program or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 704 Practicum in the Instruction of English as a Second Language to Elementary and Secondary Learners (3)

    This course includes 100 hours of supervised fieldwork and a weekly, one-hour seminar. Students will “shadow” an ESOL teacher and work towards jointly preparing and delivering classroom instruction.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 710 Introduction to Exceptional Children and Youth (3)

    An introductory course designed for general and special educators. An interdisciplinary approach to the study of the learning and behavioral characteristics of exceptional children and youth. Includes causes, identification, educational and community programs and provisions. Observation required (10 hours).
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • EDFS 712 Transitional Programming for Exceptional Children and Youth (3)

    Designed for general and special educators, this course focuses on transition issues affecting exceptional children and youth. Educators acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and implement appropriate transition services, including career and vocational education. Procedures to facilitate student career decision making are covered.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 710  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 713 The Special Educator as Consultant (3)

    A course designed to prepare special education teachers and support personnel to work with classroom teachers, principals, and other school personnel serving exceptional children. The course includes a review and application of consultation models, techniques, evaluation and research.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 710  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 714 Introduction to Curriculum and Instruction in Special Education (3)

    This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills related to research-based, validated “best” practices for determining curriculum and implementing instruction for students with mild and moderate disabilities. The course focuses on three major models of instruction: explicit instruction, direct instruction and strategy instruction.
    Co-requisite(s) or prerequisite(s): EDFS 710 .
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • EDFS 715 Exceptional Children and Youth: Medical Perspectives (3)

    An interdisciplinary study of exceptional children and youth from a medical perspective as related to the special educator. Disciplines represented include pediatrics, neurology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, psychiatry, etc.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 710  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 716 Working with Families of Exceptional Children and Youth (3)

    This course is designed to prepare special educators and other service providers to enter into collaborative decision making with parents. The course focuses on development of skills and knowledge that can be used during parent conferences, including Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP) planning conferences. Methods that can be used to promote ongoing communication and support between families and professionals are addressed, along with approaches that can be used during parent education and training.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 710  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 717 Technology Applications in Special and Remedial Education (3)

    Instruction in the use of technology and augmentative equipment with students who have special needs. Includes use of adaptive devices for individuals with disabilities, use and evaluation of a variety of applicable software and management software for special and remedial teachers.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 687  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 718 Trends and Issues in Special Education (3)

    A review of current trends and issues in special education as these relate to local, state and national education agencies and the education of exceptional children and youth. (spring)
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 710  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 720 Educational Assessment of Students with Disabilities (3)

    A study of the selection, administration, and interpretation of formal standardized educational measures. Includes the application of assessment information to individualized education programs for exceptional children and youth. Field hours are required. (spring)
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 710  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • EDFS 721 Advanced Educational Assessment of Students with Disabilities (3)

    An advanced course designed as a continuation of EDFS 720 . Students pursue an in-depth study of measures designed for the assessment of learning and behavioral characteristics of students with mild, moderate and severe disabilities. Individual focus is on those measures in student’s area of interest.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 720  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 724 Literacy Development and Intervention for Students with Disabilities (3)

    This course is an in-depth study of research-based methodologies for reading and written expression assessment and instruction for K-12 students with emotional, learning or mental disabilities. The course will focus on developmental, corrective and strategic approaches and requires students to demonstrate competence in planning individualized reading and written language programs. (fall)
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 710  or equivalent or permission of the instructor
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • EDFS 725 Classroom and Behavior Management (3)

    A study of a variety of management systems with focus on specific techniques and their application in the classroom.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • EDFS 726 Advanced Classroom and Behavior Management (3)

    A seminar designed for the in-depth study of applied behavior analysis and its application in academic settings. Techniques for data-based program modifications are applied to social and academic behavior of students.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 725  or equivalent.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 730 Characteristics of Individuals with Emotional Disabilities (3)

    An in-depth study of the unique learning and behavioral characteristics of children and youth with emotional disabilities. Includes theory and practice related to identification and educational community programs and provisions for this exceptionality.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 710  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • EDFS 731 Educational Procedures for Individuals with Emotional Disabilities (3)

    An in-depth study of educational procedures used to teach children and youth with emotional disabilities. Includes teaching procedures, development and use of materials and individual and classroom management techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 730  or permission of the instructor
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • EDFS 740 Characteristics of Students with Learning Disabilities (3)

    An in-depth study of the unique learning and behavioral characteristics of children and youth. Includes theory and practice related to identification and educational and community programs, and provisions for this exceptionality with learning disabilities.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 710  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • EDFS 741 Educational Procedures for Students with Learning Disabilities (3)

    An in-depth study of educational procedures used to teach children and youth with learning disabilities. Includes teaching procedures, development and use of materials.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 740  or permission of the instructor
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • EDFS 748 Field II: Assessment and Instruction of Students with Disabilities (3)

    This course is a supervised field experience involving 75 hours of direct contact with exceptional children or youth. The student will plan and deliver instruction to individual pupils and small groups. Students will be placed in their area of specialization (i.e., LD, ED, MD).
    Co-requisite(s) or prerequisite(s): EDFS 731  or EDFS 741  or EDFS 751 
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • EDFS 750 Characteristics of Individuals with Mental Disabilities (3)

    An in-depth study of the unique learning and behavioral characteristics of children and youth with mental disabilities. Includes theory and practice related to identification and educational and community programs, and provisions for this exceptionality.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 710  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • EDFS 751 Educational Procedures for Individuals with Mental Disabilities (3)

    An in-depth study of educational procedures used to teach children and youth with mental disabilities. Includes teaching procedures, development and use of materials, and classroom management techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 750  or permission of the instructor
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • EDFS 760 The Nature and Needs of Gifted and Talented Students: Historical, Philosophical, and Current Perspectives (3)

    This survey course offers foundational knowledge through study of gifted education’s historical and philosophical evolution, rationale as well as research, theory and practice of identification and program models. It focuses on gifted/talented youngsters’ unique learning, behavioral characteristics, developmental patterns, and concomitant needs and issues, including special populations and accommodations.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • EDFS 761 Introduction to Curriculum and Instruction for Gifted and Talented Students (3)

    This course introduces curriculum for gifted/talented students through exploration of models and instructional and assessment strategies matched to their educational needs and abilities. Current technology is employed in researching and designing curriculum which differentiates content, process/product and environment for gifted/talented learners following South Carolina Regulations for Gifted.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 760  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • EDFS 762 Field Experience in Curriculum and Instruction for Gifted and Talented Students (3)

    A supervised field experience requiring a minimum of 75 clock hours of direct contact with children and youth who are gifted and talented.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 760  and EDFS 761  
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 763 Advanced Curriculum Practices for Gifted and Talented Students (3)

    This course explores previously introduced topics through in-depth study of varied curricular and instructional models and their efficacy for this population. Students will develop competencies in creating challenging curriculum, individualizing for culturally and linguistically diverse learners, designing appropriate learning environments, and assessing student performance.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 760  and EDFS 761  
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 764 Social and Emotional Development of Gifted and Talented Students (3)

    This course extends basics of gifted learners’ nature and needs to in-depth study of theory and research on their social and emotional development and implications for guidance, counseling, and teaching. Students review research on affective characteristics, personality traits, family factors, special populations, and cultural and linguistic influences on student growth
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 760  and EDFS 761  
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 765 Characteristics of the Young Exceptional Child (3)

    An in-depth study of the unique learning and behavioral characteristics of young children with exceptionalities. Includes theory and practice related to identification and educational and community programs, and provision for this exceptionality.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 710  or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 766 Educational Procedures for the Young Exceptional Child (3)

    An in-depth study of the educational procedures used to teach young children with exceptionalities. Includes teaching procedures, development and use of materials, and individual and classroom management techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 765 .
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 767 Practicum in the Instruction of the Young Exceptional Child (3)

    A supervised field experience requiring a minimum of 75 clock hours of direct contact with young children with exceptionalities.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 766 .
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 774 Language Development and Language Disorders (3)

    A study of normal and abnormal development of speech and language. Includes disorders of speech characteristics of the mentally disabled, emotionally disabled, learning disabled, physically disabled and others.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 710  and EDFS 654  or equivalent.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 782 Physical Education for Exceptional Children and Youth (3)

    A course designed for general and special educators concerned with the physical education of exceptional children and youth. Includes procedures to use in inclusive settings as well as in special programs.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 710 .
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 794 Clinical Practice in Music Education, Theatre, or Dance Education (9)

    This course is designed to provide candidates with extensive supervised experience in teaching students in one of three arts disciplines: music, theater or dance, in a Pre-K-12 public school setting. Weekly on campus seminars are required.
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of pedagogy including procedures courses related to each discipline and admission to clinical practice by the Office of Certification and Clinical Practice
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 795 Independent Study in Special Education (1-6)

    A course designed to offer advanced students an opportunity to pursue an in-depth study of a chosen topic in special education. Each student must develop a plan of study and file the completed study at the end of the semester.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and department chair.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
  

  • EDFS 797 Clinical Practice in Special Education (9)

    This course is designed to provide candidates with an extensive supervised field experience in teaching exceptional learners. Each candidate will be placed in a special education setting commensurate with his or her emphasis within special education for a minimum of 60 days (12 weeks). Weekly seminars also are required.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • EDFS 900 Continuous Research Enrollment (1-9)

    Students who are nearing the end of their coursework for their degree and who have begun work on their master’s thesis topic may need to utilize the Continuous Research Enrollment course to maintain a suitable level of enrollment for their programs. Linked directly to students’ research on a thesis topic and must be considered as a progress report toward that end when graded by the thesis advisor. The course will be graded on a pass-fail basis.
    Prerequisite(s): Form submission and program approval.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated when taken within the program’s time limit requirements.
    Restriction: Continuous Research Enrollment hours cannot be used as part of a program of study towards a degree. Continuous Research Enrollment hours may not be taken in lieu of thesis hours, but may be taken in combination with thesis hours, if no additional hours are available or necessary.

Historic Preservation
  

  • HSPV 620 Preservation Law and Economics (3)

    Advanced discussion of the legal framework of historic preservation with particular attention to cultural resources statutes and local laws and policy mechanisms and review of pertinent economic policies
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MSHP/HSPV program and HSPV 808 /HP 8080 or permission of instructor
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Clemson Course Number: HP 8010
  

  • HSPV 802 Historic Preservation Research Seminar (3)

    Advanced research in preparation for thesis project with particular attention to role of proposals and methodology in independent research.
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MSHP/HSPV program and HSPV 809 /HP 8090
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Clemson Course Number: HP 8020
  

  • HSPV 803 Building Technology and Pathology (3)

    An advanced lecture course that focuses on the physical properties of modern building materials, mechanisms of failure, and alternatives for conservation interventions.
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MSHP/HSPV program and HSPV 819 /HP 8190, HSPV 807 /HP 8070
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Clemson Course Number: HP 8030
  

  • HSPV 804 Management and Administration of Historic Preservation (3)

    Principles of management of non-profit cultural resources organizations with particular stress on non-profit theory, fundraising and development, strategic planning, lobbying, human resources, and communications. Professional projects in this course are created from current preservation and planning issues.
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MSHP/HSPV program and HSPV 808 /HP 8080
    Course Frequency: Spring
    Clemson Course Number: HP 8040
  

  • HSPV 805 Preservation Studio (6)

    A studio course developing preservation projects. Course content stresses documentation, critical evaluation and application of design and preservation strategies to cases in Charleston and its environs. Main street designs, cultural landscape interventions, design theory and skills, and measured drawings are implemented and addressed.
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MSHP/HSPV program and HSPV 819 /HP 8190
    Course Frequency: Spring
    Clemson Course Number: HP 8050
  

  • HSPV 807 American Architecture (3)

    A survey of American buildings from the sixteenth century to the modern era with particular attention to the social, intellectual, technological, and economic forces that shaped America’s cityscapes, small towns and countryside.
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MSHP/HSPV program
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Clemson Course Number: HP 8070
  

  • HSPV 808 History and Theory of Historic Preservation (3)

    Survey history of preservation that explores a variety of theoretical issues that impact the discipline. Provides a basis for critical evaluation of historic preservation. Discusses architectural and planning theories that drive preservation policy and application.
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MSHP/HSPV program
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Clemson Course Number: HP 8080
  

  • HSPV 809 Historical Research Methods (3)

    Advanced instruction in historical research methods in private archival manuscript sources and public records with application to recovering and writing the history of buildings and landscapes. Students acquire research, writing and presentations skills.
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MSHP/HSPV program
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Clemson Course Number: HP 8090
  

  • HSPV 810 Conservation Science Laboratory (6)

    Conservation of historic materials on site and in the lab.; detailed analysis of architectural building materials using hands-on experiences, lectures, readings and laboratory exercises necessary to understand the performance and physical properties of historic building materials and abilities to identify mechanisms of deterioration and formulate appropriate conservation interventions.
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MSHP/HSPV program and HSPV 819 /HP 8190
    Course Frequency: Spring
    Clemson Course Number: HP 8100
  

  • HSPV 811 Advanced Conservation Laboratory Science (3)

    Advanced practicum in conservation through a specific site or conservation issue.
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MSHP/HSPV program and HSPV 810 /HP 8100
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Clemson Course Number: HP 8110
  

  • HSPV 819 Investigation, Documentation, Conservation (6)

    The integration of multiple preservation skills by creating a professionally presented documentation and analysis project. This course prepares students to read and record the material fabric of historic buildings and landscapes and provides a platform for field experience in architectural descriptions, photography, measured drawings, and landscapes.
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MSHP/HSPV program
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Clemson Course Number: HP 8190
  

  • HSPV 821 Historic Preservation and Public Memory (3)

    A seminar that explores the creation of American public memory through commemorations, festivals, museum exhibits, historic sites, monuments, and other historic preservation activities.
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MSHP/HSPV program and HSPV 808 /HP 8080
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Clemson Course Number: HP 8210
  

  • HSPV 822 Vernacular Places and Spaces (3)

    An intensive survey of the study of commonplace buildings and landscapes in North America.
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MSHP/HSPV program and HSPV 807 /HP 8070
    Course Frequency: Every Other Fall
    Clemson Course Number: HP 8220
  

  • HSPV 823 Historic American Interiors (3)

    Survey of the American domestic interior from the seventeenth to the twentieth century with emphasis on the social, cultural, economic, and technological currents that influenced the furnishing of American dwelling places. In addition to investigating period forms and materials, it explores the interpretation of primary sources and historical finishes.
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MSHP/HSPV program and HSPV 808 /HP 8080
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Clemson Course Number: HP 8230
  

  • HSPV 825 Sustainability and Historic Preservation (3)

    A seminar course analyzing the sustainability movement as intricately tied to historic preservation. History is examined through the evolution of policy and building science. Course work investigates foundational theories from the sustainability field and emphasizes the multi-faceted movements existing and potential for interface with the discipline of preservation.
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MSHP/HSPV program and HSPV 808 /HP 8080
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Clemson Course Number: HP 8250
  

  • HSPV 826 Historic Structures Report (3)

    This project-based course will take students through the process of generating a historic structures report. The course builds on skill sets introduced through course work earlier in the curriculum. Students will undertake research, documentation and architectural investigation to comprehensively document and analyze a case-study building in Charleston or its environs.
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MSHP/HSPV program and HSPV 819 /HP 8190
    Course Frequency: Every Other Fall
    Clemson Course Number: HP 8260
  

  • HSPV 827 Adaptive Use (3)

    This project-based course revolves around the production of an adaptive use space-planning scheme. Students will develop creative, logical processes to propose a reuse scheme consistent with real-world constraints.
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MSHP/HSPV program, and HSPV 819 /HP 8190
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Clemson Course Number: HP 8270
  

  • HSPV 828 Case Studies in Preservation Engineering (3)

    Introduction to structural engineering, loads on structures, and structural elements in buildings. Examines behavior and deterioration of primary structural materials in historic structures. Students visit real world examples of major engineering issues in existing structures to determine how conclusions are reached and how recommendations are made concerning the structure.
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MSHP/HSPV program and HSPV 819 /HP 8190
    Course Frequency: Spring
    Clemson Course Number: HP 8280
  

  • HSPV 833 Cultural and Historical Landscape Preservation (3)

    Overview of cultural historic landscape preservation principles and practices. Includes inventory and analysis of historic resources from a cultural landscape perspective. Qualities of integrity are studied in correspondence to location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, and feeling and association.
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MSHP/HSPV program and HSPV 819 /HP 8190
    Course Frequency: Spring
    Clemson Course Number: HP 8330
  

  • HSPV 845 Internship in Historic Preservation (3)

    Internship typically completed during the summer through which students explore a historic preservation project in a professional work environment.
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MSHP/HSPV program
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Clemson Course Number: HP 8450
  

  • HSPV 891 Thesis in Historic Preservation (1-6)

    Completion of thesis proposed in the third semester under guidance of thesis director and committee. May be repeated.
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MSHP/HSPV program and HSPV 802 /HP 8020 and approval of thesis committee
    Course Frequency: Spring
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
    Clemson Course Number: HP 8910
  

  • HSPV 892 Special Topics in Historic Preservation (3)

    Seminar dedicated to intensive exploration of timely topics in historic preservation.
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MSHP/HSPV program and HSPV 808 /HP 8080
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
    Clemson Course Number: HP 8920
  

  • HSPV 893 Independent Study in Historic Preservation (1-3)

    Pursuit of an independent research project under the direction of graduate faculty.
    Prerequisite(s): HSPV 809 /HP 8090 and HSPV 819 /HP 8190
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 3 credit hours.
    Clemson Course Number: HP 8930

History
  

  • HIST 502 Colonial America and the American Revolution to 1789 (3)

    The motives of colonization; the evolution of self-government; the extension of the frontier; economic, social, and religious life; imperial rivalries; the causes of the Revolution; the War for American Independence; problems of the Confederation; and the establishment of the Federal Union.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Citadel Course Number: HIST 502
  

  • HIST 504 Civil War and Reconstruction (3)

    The political, economic, diplomatic and military history of the United States, between 1850-1877, emphasizing the forces that tended to bind or disrupt the Union, including a detailed account of the war and its consequences.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Citadel Course Number: HIST 504
  

  • HIST 506 The U.S. in the 20th Century (3)

    A study of the efforts to fulfill the democratic vision in the era of wars and depressions, accelerating technological innovation, material progress and cultural change.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Citadel Course Number: HIST 506
  

  • HIST 521 The American South (3)

    The political, economic, social and intellectual development of the South from the 1820s to the present, with emphasis on the region within the national context as one of both change and continually.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Citadel Course Number: HIST 521
  

  • HIST 522 South Carolina History (3)

    A survey of the political, economic, social and intellectual development of South Carolina from its discovery to the present, with emphasis on the relation of the state to the South and to the nation.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Citadel Course Number: HIST 522
  

  • HIST 523 Afro-American History (3)

    An introduction to the history of black Americans in the United States, with emphasis on the social forces underlying transitions from West Africa to the New World, from slavery to freedom, and from rural to urban life. Topics to be discussed include the Atlantic slave trade, American slave societies, maroon communities, free blacks in the antebellum United States, Reconstruction and free labor, colonization, emigration and urban migrations.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Citadel Course Number: HIST 523
  

  • HIST 532 Ancient Greece (3)

    Greek civilization from its beginning to Alexander the Great. Emphasis on political, economic, social and intellectual movements.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Citadel Course Number: HIST 232
  

  • HIST 533 Ancient Rome (3)

    Roman history from its beginning until the Age of Constantine. Emphasis on political and social development in the Republic and the early empire.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Citadel Course Number: HIST 233
  

  • HIST 535 Medieval Europe (3)

    European social, political, economic, and religious institutions and cultural and intellectual phenomena in the light of the changing historical environment from the end of the Ancient World to the Renaissance.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Citadel Course Number: HIST 535
  

  • HIST 537 Renaissance and Reformation (3)

    The Renaissance as a European-wide movement emanating from the Italian peninsula; the crisis of the church medieval and the rise of the Renaissance papacy; Humanism, with special emphasis on the great painters, architects and sculptors such as Giotto, Brunelleschi, Donatello, Botticelli, da Vinci, Raphael and Michelangelo; the Renaissance city-states; Machiavelli and the Renaissance monarchies of France, England, Spain and the Holy Roman Empire; the continuing crisis of the church medieval and the religious upheavals of Protestantism; the work of Luther, Calvin, Zwingli and the Anabaptists; the Catholic Reformation; the age of civil and religious wars.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Citadel Course Number: HIST 537
  

  • HIST 541 Enlightenment and French Revolution (3)

    The major social, political and cultural changes in Europe from the death of Louis XIV to the fall of Napoleon. Topics include the intellectual history of the Enlightenment, the causes of the Revolution, the development of radical ideologies, the French impact on Europe and the achievements of Napoleon as civil administrator, military strategist and commander.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Citadel Course Number: HIST 541
  

  • HIST 542 Nineteenth-Century Europe (3)

    Europe from Waterloo to Sarajevo; political reaction and reform; the Industrial Revolution with its economic, social and political effects; nationalism and the renewed interest in imperialism; other factors in international rivalries and the coming of World War I.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Citadel Course Number: HIST 542
  

  • HIST 543 Twentieth-Century Europe (3)

    An examination of the origins and consequences of two World Wars on the major European states; the political, social and economic development of those states and their relative positions today.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Citadel Course Number: HIST 543
  

  • HIST 562 Colonial Latin America (3)

    A survey of Spanish and Portuguese colonial America to 1825. Topics include native populations on the eve of conquest; exploration and conquest by Europeans; the development of multiracial societies; the colonial economies; the institutions of Ibero-American empires; the social, economic and intellectual roots of revolution; independence movements.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Citadel Course Number: HIST 562
  

  • HIST 563 Modern Latin America (3)

    A survey of Spanish and Portuguese America since the wars for independence. Topics include the aftermath of the independence movements, incorporation into the international economy, changing social organization, race relations, the search for political stability, the role of the military, 20th century revolutionary movements and intellectual currents.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Citadel Course Number: HIST 563
  

  • HIST 572 Pre-Colonial Africa (3)

    An introduction to the pre-colonial history of sub-Saharan Africa. Special focus on the growth of Islam in West Africa, the East African city-states and kingdoms and the upheaval in 19th-century southern Africa. African slavery and the slave trade are also considered.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Citadel Course Number: HIST 572
  

  • HIST 573 Modern Africa (3)

    A history of the development of Africa during the modern period, including European penetration, the Colonial era, African resistance and independence and contemporary issues.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Citadel Course Number: HIST 573
  

  • HIST 577 Modern Middle East (3)

    Tradition, modernization, and change in the contemporary Islamic World. The impact of nationalism, secularism and Westernization in the Middle East, from the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire and the emergence of successor states, to the Arab-Israeli conflict, the oil crisis and Great Power confrontation.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Citadel Course Number: HIST 577
 

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