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Developmental Electives Courses
All Developmental Electives Courses
DEVL 0911 Academic American English I (3 credits)
A remedial course in listening, speaking, reading, and writing English. Use of Reading Week Seminar for pronunciation improvement. Prerequisite: International student with a score between 475 and 500 on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and a score below 70 on the Michigan Test of College English.
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DEVL 0912 Academic American English II (3 credits)
Review and advancement of listening, speaking, reading, and writing of English. Focuses on perfecting English pronunciation through the use of Reading Week Seminar and improving English proficiency in the four basic skills areas. Extensive vocabulary development, understanding of American culture, accurate composition, and further practice in discussion and individual oral presentations. Prerequisite: International student with a score below 80 and above 70 on the Michigan College English Test or DEVL 0911 with a grade of A or B.
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DEVL 0913 Academic American English III (2 credits)
Review and advancement of listening, speaking, reading, and writing of English. Extensive vocabulary development and more emphasis on composition accuracy. Prerequisite: International student with a score below 90 and above 80 on the Michigan College English Test or DEVL 0912 with a grade of A or B.
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DEVL 0931 Scholastic Written English (5 credits)
This course is designed to help students develop skills in reading and writing for academic preparation.
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DEVL 0932 Scholastic Spoken English (5 credits)
This course is designed to help students develop skills in speaking and listening for academic preparation.
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DEVL 0933 Academic Study Skills (2 credits)
This course is designed to help students develop academic study skills for academic preparation.
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DEVL 1910 Directed Independent Study (3 credits)
Arranged individual study.
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DEVL 1920 Directed Group Study (3 credits)
Arranged group study.
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DEVL 1930 Experimental Course (3 credits)
A course proposed for inclusion in the University curriculum. May not be offered more than two times as an experimental course.
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DEVL 1940 In-Service Course (3 credits)
A course for practitioners seeking additional training or expertise in their current vocation or profession. The in-service format typically includes an educational experience in which a University faculty member and a group of students concentrate on working toward the resolution of a specific problem.
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DEVL 1950 Workshop, Institute, Tour (3 credits)
An intense, credit-granting academic experience of short duration (usually from two days to two weeks) that is not listed in the current University curriculum. Provides for the practical application of theoretical learning within a group setting, and may include the development of methods and skills and the discussion of ideas and principles.
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DEVL 1960 Special Purpose Instruction (3 credits)
A course intended for specific groups or organizations outside the University community.
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DEVL 1970 Internship (3 credits)
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Student internships may be either full-time or part-time in a public or private agency appropriate to the degree objective. Internships consist of closely supervised periods of service that are arranged in advance of the course registration. Students should consult their advisor concerning prerequisites.
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DEVL 1980 Research (3 credits)
Research carried out by the student that is based on appropriate methodology and scholarship.
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DEVL 1990 Thesis (3 credits)
A thesis written by the student that reports extensive original research carried out by the student and demonstrates appropriate methodology and scholarship.
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DEVL 2910 Directed Independent Study (3 credits)
Arranged individual study.
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DEVL 2920 Directed Group Study (3 credits)
Arranged group study.
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DEVL 2930 Experimental Course (3 credits)
A course proposed for inclusion in the University curriculum. May not be offered more than two times as an experimental course.
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DEVL 2940 In-Service Course (3 credits)
A course for practitioners seeking additional training or expertise in their current vocation or profession. The in-service format typically includes an educational experience in which a University faculty member and a group of students concentrate on working toward the resolution of a specific problem.
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DEVL 2950 Workshop, Institute, Tour (3 credits)
An intense, credit-granting academic experience of short duration (usually from two days to two weeks) that is not listed in the current University curriculum. Provides for the practical application of theoretical learning within a group setting, and may include the development of methods and skills and the discussion of ideas and principles.
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DEVL 2960 Special Purpose Instruction (3 credits)
A course intended for specific groups or organizations outside the University community.
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DEVL 2970 Internship (3 credits)
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Student internships may be either full-time or part-time in a public or private agency appropriate to the degree objective. Internships consist of closely supervised periods of service that are arranged in advance of the course registration. Students should consult their advisor concerning prerequisites.
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DEVL 2980 Research (3 credits)
Research carried out by the student that is based on appropriate methodology and scholarship.
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DEVL 2990 Thesis (3 credits)
A thesis written by the student that reports extensive original research carried out by the student and demonstrates appropriate methodology and scholarship.
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DEVL 3910 Directed Independent Study (3 credits)
Arranged individual study.
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DEVL 3920 Directed Group Study (3 credits)
Arranged group study.
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DEVL 3930 Experimental Course (3 credits)
A course proposed for inclusion in the University curriculum. May not be offered more than two times as an experimental course.
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DEVL 3940 In-Service Course (3 credits)
A course for practitioners seeking additional training or expertise in their current vocation or profession. The in-service format typically includes an educational experience in which a University faculty member and a group of students concentrate on working toward the resolution of a specific problem.
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DEVL 3950 Workshop, Institute, Tour (3 credits)
An intense, credit-granting academic experience of short duration (usually from two days to two weeks) that is not listed in the current University curriculum. Provides for the practical application of theoretical learning within a group setting, and may include the development of methods and skills and the discussion of ideas and principles.
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DEVL 3960 Special Purpose Instruction (3 credits)
A course intended for specific groups or organizations outside the University community.
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DEVL 3970 Internship (3 credits)
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Student internships may be either full-time or part-time in a public or private agency appropriate to the degree objective. Internships consist of closely supervised periods of service that are arranged in advance of the course registration. Students should consult their advisor concerning prerequisites.
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DEVL 3980 Research (3 credits)
Research carried out by the student that is based on appropriate methodology and scholarship.
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DEVL 3990 Thesis (3 credits)
A thesis written by the student that reports extensive original research carried out by the student and demonstrates appropriate methodology and scholarship.
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DEVL 4910 Directed Independent Study (3 credits)
Arranged individual study.
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DEVL 4920 Directed Group Study (3 credits)
Arranged group study.
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DEVL 4930 Experimental Course (3 credits)
A course proposed for inclusion in the University curriculum. May not be offered more than two times as an experimental course.
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DEVL 4940 In-Service Course (3 credits)
A course for practitioners seeking additional training or expertise in their current vocation or profession. The in-service format typically includes an educational experience in which a University faculty member and a group of students concentrate on working toward the resolution of a specific problem.
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DEVL 4950 Workshop, Institute, Tour (3 credits)
An intense, credit-granting academic experience of short duration (usually from two days to two weeks) that is not listed in the current University curriculum. Provides for the practical application of theoretical learning within a group setting, and may include the development of methods and skills and the discussion of ideas and principles.
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DEVL 4960 Special Purpose Instruction (3 credits)
A course intended for specific groups or organizations outside the University community.
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DEVL 4970 Internship (3 credits)
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Student internships may be either full-time or part-time in a public or private agency appropriate to the degree objective. Internships consist of closely supervised periods of service that are arranged in advance of the course registration. Students should consult their advisor concerning prerequisites.
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DEVL 4980 Research (3 credits)
Research carried out by the student that is based on appropriate methodology and scholarship.
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DEVL 4990 Thesis (3 credits)
A thesis written by the student that reports extensive original research carried out by the student and demonstrates appropriate methodology and scholarship.
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