Edu 103: Orientation in Special Education
Observation of selected area special education, vocational preparation, and residential programs. Overview of service delivery systems in special education. Introduction to systematic classroom observation techniques.
Edu 204: Introduction to Education
Examines the historical, philosophical, and social foundations of education; focus upon the organization, curriculum, and administration of the American school system; review of current educational research. Includes a required field component. May not be taken as directed study.
Edu 246: Technology Application and Integration in Education
Introduction to current educational technology hardware, software, and research-based practices that seek to have a positive impact on teaching and learning in diverse settings and with diverse populations. Specific emphasis will focus on awareness of best-practice technology integration techniques into the design, execution, and assessment of learning. Candidates will practice using 21st-century technology equipment to leverage necessary skills as a future education professional. Field Experience required.
Edu 255: Teaching Diverse Populations of Children and Youth
Introduction to issues regarding elements of diversity in P–12 children and youth that affect educational performance and outcomes. Elements of diversity examined include: gender, race, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, language, exceptionalities, religion, and geographical area. Current issues include: legal requirements at state and federal levels, definitions, characteristics, educational needs of identified and at-risk students, appropriate adaptations/accommodations/modifications for school environments and for instructional design/implementation/assessment and ethical professional practice. Field experience required.
Psy 300: Developmental Psychology
A study of human growth and development from conception to death. The course deals with physical, social, emotional, intellectual, moral, and personality development at all age levels, and the respective theories; the effects of heredity and environment on the developmental process.
Edu 301: Growth, Development, and Learning Theory
This course provides an in-depth study of human growth and development with respect to physical, social, cognitive, gender, emotional, and personality issues, in conjunction with consideration of theories of learning and teaching that apply to student development. Field experience required.
Edu 303: Teaching Strategies
This course is an investigation of the skills of teaching which are applicable at any grade level. Emphasis is placed on the application of teaching strategies in the classroom setting. This course will include curriculum concepts and professional evaluations. Field is required.
Edu 406: Classroom Management
This course acquaints the candidate with management techniques and theory, effective classroom environments, discipline techniques, effective classroom behaviors, conferencing, observation and report writing skills. Fifteen field hours required.
Edu 334: Introduction to Learning and Behavior Disorders
A survey of the nature and needs of individuals with a variety of mild learning and behavior disorders, including Learning Disabilities, Behavior Disorders, Mild Mental Disabilities, and Orthopedic Handicaps. Considers characteristics, definitions, historical developments, legal requirements, family concerns, and programming and intervention issues. Field experience required.
Edu 336 Methods: Learning and Behavior Disorders
Methods, materials, and curriculum for planning and providing systematic instruction to individuals with mild learning and behavior disorders. Focus is on individualized diagnosis, strategies, formative evaluation, collaboration, and use of technology in the classroom. Service delivery systems and research findings are examined. Field experience required.
Edu 337: Behavior Disorders: Techniques and Procedures
Application of behavior management skills with emphasis on changing student behavior; establishing effective behavioral environments; and identifying, monitoring, and charting targeted behaviors. Behavior modification, effective teaching variables, self-monitoring techniques, and other theories are discussed. Field experience required.
Edu 350: Diagnosis and Assessment in Special Education
Instruction in the development, utilization, and interpretation of informal and formal evaluation instruments for use in providing diagnostic/prescriptive teaching in the curriculum areas. Field experience in assessment required.
Edu 408: Transition and Family Issues in Special Education
This course explores the assessments, activities, requirements, and documents related to preparing for transitioning to preschool/school for the young child with special needs and transitioning to post-secondary education and/or occupations for the adolescent with special needs. The importance of and the impact on families are also explored. Field is required.
Edu 418: Practicum – Special Education: LBD
Supervised teaching experience during the semester immediately preceding clinical practice. Focuses on the assessment, design, and implementation of systematic instruction and collaboration practices for students with learning and behavior disorders. Requires minimum of 50 active field hours per semester credit hour and meetings with instructor.
Edu 430: Adaptive and Assistive Technology: Communication and Curricular Issues
Explores language development, language disorders associated with students with disabilities, adaptive and assistive technologies, and strategies to promote language and communication. Experiences will include assessment, program development, use and evaluation of technologies, collaborative problem solving. Field experiences will be required.
Edu 437L: Clinical Practice: Special Education LBD
Observation, participation, and extensive teaching experience with students having learning and behavior disorders; includes development of professional portfolio. The experience is for a minimum of nine (9) weeks in an approved public school.
Edu 443: Legal Aspects, Parental Issues, and the IEP
Examines laws, regulations, due process procedures, and court decisions that affect Special Education providers, individuals with exceptionalities, and their families. Also explores communication and counseling issues for working with parents and families. Develops techniques for creating individualized educational programs.
Edu 435: Clinical Practice: Middle School (5–9)
Observation, participation, and teaching experiences in approved public and private schools — middle grades, 5–9 — for a minimum of fourteen (14) full weeks (typically distributed seven (7) weeks full time in each specialty area); includes development of professional portfolio.
Bio 100: Introduction to Biology
Basic principles of biological science with special emphasis on human biology. Selected topics of current interest and laboratory experiences are included. NOT OPEN TO BIOLOGY MAJORS.
Drm 141: Theatre Appreciation
A course designed for the beginning student that introduces and develops an appreciation for theatrical trends, styles, and historical developments. The course also develops a basic skill for reading, viewing, and evaluating plays.
Eng 101: Writing I
Through discussions, conferences, frequent practice, and peer review, this course helps students develop the ability to communicate their thoughts and experiences in writing that is clear and interesting.
Eng 102: Writing II
While refining the skills developed in Writing I, this course emphasizes argumentation through library research.
Eng 201: Introduction to Fiction
A study of the elements of fiction, including both short fiction and the novel.
Eng 202: Introduction to Poetry
An examination of the elements of poetry through discussion and analysis of representative poetic works.
His 101: Survey of World Civilization I
The development of world civilizations from the earliest times to the Age of Exploration, emphasizing the main events, people, and ideas shaping each civilization and the corresponding events and ideas in the non-Western world and the inter-relationships among various civilizations. Fulfills Global History requirement.
His 102: Survey of World Civilization II
The development of world civilizations from the Age of Exploration to the present, emphasizing the main events, people, and ideas shaping each civilization and the corresponding events and ideas in the non- Western world and the inter-relationships among civilizations. Fulfills Global History requirement.
His 201: History of the United States I
Social, cultural, and political history of the U.S. from colonial times to the Civil War.
His 202: History of the United States II
Social, cultural, and political history of the U.S. from the Civil War to the present.
PhS 110: Integrated Physical Science
This course introduces students to core foundation concepts in physical science, including space science, earth systems, force and motion, and energy (light energy, heat energy, sound energy, electrical energy and magnetism). Practical hands-on activities will be strongly emphasized.
PhS 104: Elements of Astronomy
An introduction to astronomy, aspects of the sky, earth’s motion and time-keeping, the moon, eclipses, and the physical features of planets
Pls 201: American Government
Introduction to the government and political system of the United States, including a study of the values and principles of the U.S. federal system of government, the role of public opinion, the media, voter participation, political parties and interest groups, the institutions of government, and selected issues of public policy.
Soc 204: Principles of Sociology
An introduction to the major concepts and principles relating to the study of society, social institutions, and social interaction.
Eco 204: Survey of Economics
For NON-BUSINESS MAJORS ONLY, this course makes students aware of economic issues facing them and facilitates their understanding of these issues and related policy perspectives.
