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2014 - 2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014 - 2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Religious Studies

  
  • RELG 332 - Religion and Society in the Middle Ages


    Fall (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): RELG 210  or consent of instructor (GER 4A)

    A study of Christianity from 600-1500 C.E., with special attention to the eastern and western European cultural and social settings of medieval Christian thought, belief, life and institutions. The course emphasizes primary sources, discussion, writing and qualifies for Med-Ren major.
  
  • RELG 334 - The Protestant and Catholic Reformations


    Spring (3) Staff

    A study of personalities, institutional changes and theological movements in European and British Christianity from the Reformation through the 18th century. Includes Lutheranism, Calvinism, Anabaptism, Protestant Radicalism, the Roman Catholic Reformation, the English Reformation and Methodism and the Evangelical Revival.
  
  • RELG 335 - Modern Jewish and Christian Thought


    Fall (3) Morreall (GER 4A, 7)

    A critical examination of important texts in modern Jewish and Christian thought concerning the nature, origin, interpretation, and justification of religion. Texts selected from the writings of Moses Mendelssohn, Abraham Geiger, Mordecai Kaplan, Rudolf Bultmann, John A. T. Robinson, Joseph Fletcher, Rosemary Radford Ruether, Gustavo Gutierrez, and John Spong.
  
  • RELG 337 - African Ritual and Religious Practice


    Fall or Spring (3) Weiss (GER 4B)

    This course focuses on the diverse forms of religious practice and experience in various social and cultural contexts in Africa. The symbolic, aesthetic, and political implications of ritual, as well as the transforming significance of religious practice, will be explored. (Cross-listed with AFST 341 , ANTH 337 ).
  
  • RELG 340 - Roman Catholicism Since 1800


    Fall (3) Morreall (GER 4A, 7)

    Themes studied include church and state relations and political liberalism, the social encyclicals, papal authority and the infallibility debate, the development of dogma, Liberal Catholicism, Neo-Thomism, Modernism, Vatican II and Liberation Theology.
  
  • RELG 342 - Comedy, Tragedy, and Religion


    Spring (3) Morreall (GER 5)

    This course begins with an analysis of comedy and tragedy, and an analysis of the comic and tragic visions of life. Then it examines the world’s major religions in light of their comic and tragic elements.
  
  • RELG 345 - Religion, Colonialism, and Nationalism In North America


    Fall (3) Blazer (GER 4C)

    An investigation of the role of religion in colonial and national identity in the New World. Emphasis on a diversity of perspectives including Native Americans, slaves, and women.
  
  • RELG 346 - Religion, the State, and American Politics


    Spring (3) Blazer (GER 4C)

    A critical approach to national and state politics in the United States addressing a range of religious traditions.
  
  • RELG 347 - Sects, Cults and Small Denominations in America


    Fall (3) Staff

    An examination of the development and teachings of minority groups differing from the mainstream of American religion, such as Adventism, Mormonism, Pentecostalism, and certain traditionalist, restorationist, holiness and exotic movements.
  
  • RELG 348 - African American Religions


    Spring (3) Fitzgerald (GER 4C)

    An historical, thematic, and theoretical overview of African American religions from enslavement through contemporary Caribbean and African migrations. (Cross listed with AFST 348  )
  
  • RELG 349 - Transnationalism, Immigration, and Religion in America


    Fall (3) Fitzgerald (GER 4C)

    This course is designed to introduce students to a larger literature on transnationalsim, immigration and religion in America. We will analyze the Inherent transnational nature of religious traditions, assess the major waves of immigration and their relevance to America’s changing religious character, evaluate why religion is so central to immigrants’ understanding of American identity, and analyze the connection between racial/ethnic, national, religious identities. (Cross-listed with AMST 350)
  
  • RELG 357 - The Letters of Paul


    Fall (3) Daise

    A study of the letters of Paul. The course focuses on the mission and message of Paul set in the context of Greco-Roman culture. It also considers the influence of Paul’s theology in the later centuries. (Formerly RELG 403)
  
  • RELG 358 - Jesus and the Gospels


    Spring (3) Daise (GER 5)

    A study of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John and the multicultural, historical, and political settings in which they were composed. The course also addresses similar gospels excluded from the canon and the issues pertaining to historical Jesus.
  
  • RELG 360 - The Gods and Goddesses of India


    Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): Recommended: Prior course in Asian religion or consent of instructor (GER 4B)

    This course explores the development, character, and function of the gods and goddesses of India by looking at a variety of mythological, historical, and ethnographical sources.
  
  • RELG 361 - Modern Hinduism


    Spring (3) McLaughlin Prerequisite(s): RELG 213  or consent of instructor (GER 4C)

    A study of classical Hindu traditions in interaction with westernization and modernization. The course emphasizes 19th- and 20th-century figures, including leaders of current cults. (Formerly RELG 411)
  
  • RELG 363 - Sociology of Religion


    Fall or Spring (3) Jenkins

    This course explores systems of belief, rituals, organizations and movements. It examines factors that influence religiosity, as well as the ways religion affects (and is affected by) other social institutions, such as the economy, politics and the educational system. (Cross-listed with SOCL 363 .)
  
  • RELG 365 - Buddhism in China


    Fall (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): RELG 214 

    An examination of the history of Chinese Buddhism. Its goals include increasing the students’ understanding of Chinese culture as well as basic methodologies in the study of religion.
  
  • RELG 366 - Buddhism in Japan


    Spring (3) Staff

    An examination of the history of Japanese Buddhism. Its goals include increasing the students understanding of Japanese culture and basic methodologies in the study of religion.
  
  • RELG 367 - Tibetan Religion


    Fall (3) Vose (GER 4B)

    This course examines the variety of religious orientations in Tibet and the histories and signature practices of Tibet’s four Buddhist orders. It investigates the religious-political rule of the Dalai Lamas historically and in current-day China, India, and the west.
  
  • RELG 369 - Hindu Sacred Texts


    Fall (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): RELG 213  or RELG 360  (GER 7)

    An intensive study of selected significant writings from the Hindu traditions, focusing on the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads. This course will explore key philosophical concepts and their impact in both India and the West.
  
  • RELG 378 - Psychology of Religion


    Fall or Spring (3) Ventis Prerequisite(s): PSYC 201  and PSYC 202 

    Examines the works of William James, Freud, Jung and Gordon Allport in light of current psychological theory and research, emphasizing religious development and the nature, modes and consequences of individual religious experience. (Cross-listed with PSYC 450 )
  
  • RELG 380 - Buddhist Philosophy


    Fall (3) Vose (GER 7)

    This course examines Indian and Tibetan Buddhist analyses of personal identity, the nature of the world, and how we come to have knowledge of both. It additionally explores Buddhist ethical responses to selfless persons and an empty world.
  
  • RELG 391 - Theory and Method in the Study of Religion


    Spring (3) Vose Prerequisite(s): Restriction: Majors ONLY

    This course surveys the dominant methods of studying religion and the theories on which they are based. The perspectives may include the anthropological, feminist, historical, literary, philosophical, phenomenological, political, psychological and sociological.
  
  • † RELG 481 - Independent Study in Religion


    Fall (1-3) Morreall Prerequisite(s): Consent of chairperson

    A program of extensive reading, writing and discussion in a special area of religion for the advanced student. Students accepted for either course will arrange their program of study with appropriate members of the department.
  
  • † RELG 482 - Independent Study in Religion


    Spring (1-3) Morreall Prerequisite(s): Consent of chairperson

    A program of extensive reading, writing and discussion in a special area of religion for the advanced student. Students accepted for either course will arrange their program of study with appropriate members of the department.
  
  • † RELG 495 - Honors


    Fall, Spring (3) Morreall

    Students admitted to senior Honors in Religion will be responsible for (a) reading and research supervised by a faculty member designated by the chair, (b) presentation of an Honors essay acceptable to the examining committee and submitted two weeks before the last day of classes of the student’s graduating semester, and (c) satisfactory performance in an oral examination based on the Honors essay and related background. Consult the chair for eligibility, admission and continuance requirements. Note: For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.
  
  • † RELG 496 - Honors


    Fall, Spring (3) Morreall

    Students admitted to senior Honors in Religion will be responsible for (a) reading and research supervised by a faculty member designated by the chair, (b) presentation of an Honors essay acceptable to the examining committee and submitted two weeks before the last day of classes of the student’s graduating semester, and (c) satisfactory performance in an oral examination based on the Honors essay and related background. Consult the chair for eligibility, admission and continuance requirements. Note: For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.

Russian and Post-Soviet Studies

  
  • RPSS 200 - Transfer Elective Credit


  
  • RPSS 201 - Introduction to Russian and Post-Soviet Studies


    Fall or Spring (3) Corney, Prokhorova, Prokhorov

    This course serves as a “gateway” to the Russian and Post-Soviet Studies major and provides an empirical, conceptual and methodological foundation for the more advanced courses.
  
  • RPSS 290 - Topics in Russian and Post-Soviet Studies


    Fall or Spring (1-4) Staff

    Selected topics in RPSS are offered occasionally. The topic to be considered will be announced prior to the beginning of the semester. These courses may be repeated for credit if the topic varies.
  
  • RPSS 300 - Transfer Elective Credit.


  
  • RPSS 390 - Topics in Russian and Post-Soviet Studies


    Fall or Spring (1-4) Staff

    Selected topics in RPSS are offered occasionally. The topic to be considered will be announced prior to the beginning of the semester. These courses may be repeated for credit if the topic varies.
  
  • RPSS 480 - Independent Study in Russian and Post-Soviet Studies.


    Fall or Spring (1-3) Staff

    For majors and minors who have completed most of their requirements and who have secured approval from a supervising instructor. RPSS 480 may be repeated for credit, if the topic varies.
  
  • RPSS 490 - Senior Research Seminar


    Fall or Spring (3) Staff

    This course is designed as a capstone experience for Russian and Post-Soviet Studies concentrators to guide them in synthesizing their course work and field experiences. It is a variable topics course which brings together critical thinking, research, and communication skills. Fulfills the Major Writing Requirement. May be repeated for credit if topics differ. Open to juniors and seniors only.
  
  • RPSS 495 - Senior Honors in Russian and Post-Soviet Studies


    Fall (3) Staff

    Please see the detailed description of the honors process in the opening of the Global Studies catalog section.
  
  • RPSS 496 - Senior Honors in Russian and Post-Soviet Studies


    Spring (3) Staff

    Please see the detailed description of the honors process in the opening of the Global Studies catalog section.

School of Education

  
  • EDUC 301 - Educational Psychology


    Fall and Spring (3)

    Limited to students pursuing elementary or secondary teaching licensure. A course that examines psychological theories and research findings dealing with human development and learning. Special emphasis is placed upon the ways in which theoretical and empirical findings in educational and developmental psychology have been translated into educational practice for both elementary and secondary age students.
  
  • EDUC 302 - Characteristics of Exceptional Student Populations (Elementary Education)


    Spring (1) deFur Corequisite(s): EDUC 303 , EDUC 340 , EDUC 345 , EDUC 411 , EDUC 414 , EDUC 415  Open only to elementary education majors

    This course introduces the elementary education major to the characteristics of exceptional elementary age children (e.g., students who have disabilities, are at-risk, are gifted/talented, come from culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds) and prepares them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to identify and use applicable educational policies and services.
  
  • EDUC 303 - Introduction to Classroom Organization, Management and Discipline


    Spring (1) Staff Corequisite(s): EDUC 302 , EDUC 340 , EDUC 345 , EDUC 411 , EDUC 414 , EDUC 415 

    A course designed to help prospective teachers promote positive student behavior. Emphasis is placed on the selection of strategies, procedures and possible actions that enhance classroom organization and management and reduce and/or prevent misbehavior.
  
  • EDUC 305 - Instructional Technology and Design (Secondary Education)


    Fall (2) Hofer, Harris Corequisite(s): EDUC 309 , EDUC 311 , EDUC 312 , EDUC 315 . Restricted to students in the secondary teacher education program

    An introduction to computer-based and networked educational technologies, emphasizing instructional designs for their curriculum-based uses in teaching and learning.
  
  • EDUC 309 - Classroom Adaptations for Exceptional Students (Secondary Education)


    Fall (1) deFur Corequisite(s): EDUC 305 , EDUC 311 , EDUC 312 , EDUC 315 .

    A course designed to address academic and social learning needs of exceptional student populations (e.g., students with disabilities, at-risk, gifted, culturally diverse) in secondary level classrooms and appropriate interventions to meet these needs.
  
  • EDUC 310 - Social and Philosophical Foundations of American Education


    Fall and Spring (2)

    Restricted to students in the teacher education program. An introduction to historical, sociological/anthropological, legal and philosophical perspectives on education. Topics include the roles, organization and curriculum of schools viewed as social systems.
  
  • EDUC 311 - Classroom Management and Discipline (Secondary Education)


    Fall (1) Staff Corequisite(s): EDUC 305 , EDUC 309 , EDUC 312 , EDUC 315 

    A course designed to emphasize problem solving, reflection and decision-making to develop positive behavioral support plans to meet the needs of students in secondary general education classes.
  
  • EDUC 312 - Characteristics of Exceptional Student Populations (Secondary)


    Fall (1) deFur Corequisite(s): EDUC 305 , EDUC 309 EDUC 311 , EDUC 315 

    An introductory course designed for students with a concentration in secondary education to acquaint them with the characteristics of exceptional secondary age students (e.g., students who have disabilities, are at-risk, are gifted/talented, come from culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds) and to identify applicable education policies and services.
  
  • EDUC 315 - Differentiating and Managing Diverse Classrooms Practicum Secondary


    Fall (1) deFur Corequisite(s): EDUC 305 , EDUC 309 EDUC 311 , EDUC 312 

    This course is a clinical practicum designed to acquaint students with the school personnel, policies, and instructional/behavioral practices of inclusive classrooms at the secondary level. The practicum provides students with a view to how different theoretical perspectives manifest in actual schools and classroom settings.
  
  • EDUC 330 - Designs for Technology-Enhanced Learning – Elementary


    Spring (2) Hofer, Harris Corequisite(s): EDUC 406 , EDUC 407 , ECON 476 , EDUC 477 . Restricted to students in the teacher education program.

    An introduction to computer-based and networked educational technologies, emphasizing instructional designs for their curriculum-based uses in teaching and learning.
  
  • EDUC 340 - Assessment of Learning


    Spring (1) Gareis Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program and; Admission to Professional Semester

    A course designed to develop competence in constructing and employing valid and reliable assessments of student achievement at the classroom level.
  
  • EDUC 345 - Differentiating and Managing in Diverse Classrooms Practicum:Elementary


    Spring (1) Staff Corequisite(s): EDUC 302 , EDUC 303 , EDUC 340 , EDUC 411 , EDUC 414 , EDUC 415 . Restricted to education majors

    This course is a clinical practicum designed to acquaint students with the school personnel, policies, and instructional/behavioral practices of inclusive classrooms at the elementary level. The practicum provides students with a view to how different theoretical perspectives manifest in actual schools and classroom settings.
  
  • EDUC 400 - Problems in Education


    Occasionally (3) Ward Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in School of Education program and consent of the instructor

    A course designed for students who are capable of independent study under the direction of, and in consultation with, staff specialists. Students undertake study and research of educational problems of individual concern resulting from previous study or experience. Course may be repeated if topic varies
  
  • EDUC 405 - Elementary Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction


    Fall (2) McEachron Prerequisite(s): EDUC 330  Corequisite(s): EDUC 410 , EDUC 412 , EDUC 475 

    An exploration of the objectives, instructional strategies and evaluation of social studies education at the early and middle school levels. Included are experiences in the design of instructional materials for use in the classroom.
  
  • EDUC 406 - Elementary Science Curriculum and Instruction


    Spring (2) Matkins Corequisite(s): EDUC 330 , EDUC 407 , EDUC 476 , EDUC 477 . Open to students admitted to the Teacher Education program

    A course designed to build fundamental knowledge of elementary science teaching and learning including standards-based curriculum design and research-based teaching strategies. The course focuses upon developing inquiry-based lessons for K-6 students.
  
  • EDUC 407 - Elementary Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction


    Spring (2) Mason Corequisite(s): EDUC 406 , EDUC 414 , EDUC 415 , EDUC 476 , EDUC 477 

    Assists the beginning teacher to develop appropriate skills and knowledge for teaching mathematics at the early and middle school levels.
  
  • EDUC 410 - Elementary Reading/Language Arts Curriculum and Instruction


    Fall (5) Johnson Corequisite(s): EDUC 405 , EDUC 412 , EDUC 475 . Restricted to Education majors

    A course on the fundamentals of developmental and diagnostic reading/language arts instruction in elementary schools. Included is study of the school literacy program from emergent literacy to reading in the content areas. Classroom diagnostic techniques and corrective methods are an integral part of the course.
  
  • EDUC 411 - Classroom Adaptations for Exceptional Student Populations (Elementary Education)


    Spring (1) deFur Corequisite(s):  

    EDUC 302 , EDUC 303 , EDUC 340 , EDUC 345 , 411, EDUC 414 , EDUC 415 . Restricted to Education majors

    This course prepares elementary education teachers to develop differentiated instruction for the individual learning needs of students in elementary classrooms who have disabilities, who are at-risk for school failure, or who are gifted/talented learners, as well as students who are culturally and linguistically diverse.

  
  • EDUC 412 - Reading and Language Arts Curriculum and Instruction (Practicum)


    Fall (1) Johnson, Staff Corequisite(s): EDUC 405 , EDUC 410 , EDUC 411 , EDUC 475 

    This practica experience is designed to provide opportunities for students to observe and participate in reading and language arts instruction in an elementary or middle school classroom.
  
  • EDUC 414 - Student Teaching Seminar (Elementary Education)


    Spring (1) Staff Corequisite(s): EDUC 302 , EDUC 303 , EDUC 340 , EDUC 345 , EDUC 411 , EDUC 415 

    A seminar designed to provide students with an opportunity to reflectively refine their knowledge, decision-making and skills in coordinating instruction, classroom organization, management and discipline.
  
  • EDUC 415 - Supervised Teaching in Elementary Education


    Spring (7) Staff Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Professional Semester Corequisite(s): EDUC 302 , EDUC 303 , EDUC 340 , EDUC 345 , EDUC 411 , EDUC 414 

    A field-based experience designed to enable pre-service elementary teachers to become competent at the entry level in the roles, functions and skills of classroom teachers.
  
  • EDUC 418 - ESL Dual Endorsement Practicum


    Fall and Spring (1) McEachron Corequisite(s): One of the following courses–Elementary: EDUC 415   ; Secondary: EDUC 494  , EDUC 495  , EDUC 496  , EDUC 497  , EDUC 498  .

     

    This course is designed to provide English as a Second Language (ESL) pre-service teachers with opportunities to teach ESL lessons and to reflect on those lessons through post-observation conferences with a qualified University Supervisor.

  
  • EDUC 420 - Secondary English Curriculum and Instruction Practicum


    Fall (1) Moore Corequisite(s): EDUC 441 

    A course designed to provide the prospective English teacher with structured opportunities to observe, reflect upon, and participate in the community and school culture in which they will be student teaching in the following semester.
  
  • EDUC 421 - Children’s Literature


    Occasionally (3) Johnson

    This course provides a thorough look at the field of children’s literature including the value of children’s books, criteria for selecting and evaluating children’s books, a survey of the categories of children’s literature and discussion of issues involving children’s literature.
  
  • EDUC 425 - Trends and Legal Issues in Special Education


    Spring & Summer (3) deFur

    This is an introductory course which examines disabilities included in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and emphasizes relevant legislation and litigation which provides a foundation for current delivery of educational services. Course content also provides the opportunity to explore issues related to the education of other groups of exceptional students who might be at-risk for school failure because of special needs; i.e. gifted, limited English proficiency, culturally diverse, and socially maladjusted.
  
  • EDUC 429 - Secondary Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction Practicum


    Fall (1) Mason Corequisite(s): EDUC 443 

    A field and university based course designed to provide students with an opportunity to reflectively apply and refine their skills and knowledge about the teaching of mathematics.
  
  • EDUC 434 - Secondary Foreign Language Curriculum and Instruction Practicum


    Fall (1) Parker Corequisite(s): EDUC 442 

    A course designed to provide the prospective secondary teacher with opportunities to experience and reflect on the practices of foreign language education in the school and community setting.
  
  • EDUC 436 - Secondary Science Curriculum and Instruction Practicum


    Fall (1) Matkins Corequisite(s): EDUC 444 

    A field and university based course designed to provide students with a first opportunity to reflectively apply/refine their skills/ knowledge about the teaching of science as both a process and a product, as a way of knowing and as a body of knowledge.
  
  • EDUC 437 - Secondary Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction Practicum


    Fall (1) Stoddard Corequisite(s): EDUC 440 

    A course designed to provide the prospective secondary teacher with opportunities to experience and reflect on the practices of social studies education in the school and community setting.
  
  • EDUC 438 - Instructional Planning in Secondary English


    Spring (2) Moore Corequisite(s): EDUC 340 , EDUC 438P , EDUC 449 EDUC 495 . Restricted to Education majors

    A five-week intensive campus and field-based course designed to provide students opportunities to apply and refine skills and knowledge about teaching and learning English. Guided by College faculty and a public school mentor, students continue the work begun in the methods course, designing units of instruction for use during their internship in supervised teaching.
  
  • EDUC 438P - Instructional Planning in Secondary English – Practicum


    Spring (1) Prerequisite(s): Field based experience coordinated with EDUC 438 .

  
  • EDUC 439 - Instructional Planning in Secondary Mathematics


    Spring (2) Mason Corequisite(s): EDUC 340 , EDUC 439P , EDUC 450 , EDUC 497 . Restricted to Education majors

    A field and university based course designed to provide students with an opportunity to reflectively apply and refine their skills and knowledge about the teaching of mathematics design, teaching and evaluation of their instruction practices.
  
  • EDUC 439P - Instructional Planning in Secondary Mathematics – Practicum


    Spring (1) Prerequisite(s): Field based experience coordinated with EDUC 439 .

  
  • EDUC 440 - Curriculum and Instructional Methods (Social Studies)


    Fall (3) Stoddard Corequisite(s): EDUC 309 , EDUC 311 , EDUC 312 , EDUC 315 , EDUC 437 . Restricted to Education majors

    A basic course in instructional methodology and an introduction to secondary social studies teaching methods and materials.
  
  • EDUC 441 - Curriculum and Instructional Methods (English)


    Fall (3) Moore Corequisite(s): EDUC 309 , EDUC 311 , EDUC 312 , EDUC 315 , EDUC 434 . Restricted to Education majors

    A basic course in instructional methodology and an introduction to secondary English teaching methods and materials.
  
  • EDUC 442 - Curriculum and Instructional Methods (Foreign Language)


    Fall (3) Parker Corequisite(s): EDUC 309 , EDUC 311 , EDUC 312 , EDUC 315 , EDUC 434 . Restricted to Education majors

    A basic course in instructional methodology and an introduction to PreK-12 foreign language teaching methods and materials.
  
  • EDUC 443 - Curriculum and Instructional Methods (Mathematics)


    Fall (3) Mason Corequisite(s): EDUC 309 , EDUC 311 , EDUC 312 , EDUC 315 , EDUC 429 . Restricted to Education majors

    A basic course in instructional methodology and an introduction to secondary mathematics teaching methods and materials.
  
  • EDUC 444 - Curriculum and Instructional Methods (Science)


    Fall (3) Matkins Corequisite(s): EDUC 309 , EDUC 311 , EDUC 312 , EDUC 315 , EDUC 436 . Restricted to Education majors

    A basic course in instructional methodology and an introduction to secondary science teaching methods and materials.
  
  • EDUC 445 - Instructional Planning in Secondary Foreign Language


    Spring (2) Parker Corequisite(s): EDUC 340 , EDUC 445P , EDUC 451 , EDUC 496 

    A five-week intensive campus and field-based course designed to provide students opportunities to apply and refine skills and knowledge about teaching and learning foreign languages. Students continue the work begun in the methods course, designing units of instruction and planning detailed lesson plans.
  
  • EDUC 445P - Instructional Planning in Secondary Foreign Language – Practicum


    Spring (1) Prerequisite(s): Field based experience coordinated with EDUC 445 .

  
  • EDUC 446 - Instructional Planning in Secondary Science


    Spring (2) Matkins Corequisite(s): EDUC 340 , EDUC 446P , EDUC 452 , EDUC 498 

    A field and university based course designed to provide students with an opportunity to reflectively apply their skills, knowledge about the teaching of science as both a process and a product, to instructional design, teaching, reflection and evaluation of their teaching and the revision thereof.
  
  • EDUC 446P - Instructional Planning in Secondary Science- Practicum


    Spring (1) Parker Prerequisite(s): Field based experience coordinated with EDUC 446 .

  
  • EDUC 447 - Instructional Planning in Secondary Social Studies


    Spring (2) Stoddard Corequisite(s): EDUC 340 , EDUC 447P , EDUC 454 ,  

    A field and campus based course designed to provide students with an opportunity to make thoughtful decisions, with the help of College faculty and public school mentor about planning and instruction immediately prior and during the first five weeks of student teaching.
  
  • EDUC 447P - Instructional Planning in Secondary Social Studies – Practicum


    Spring (1) Prerequisite(s): Field based experience coordinated with EDUC 447 .

  
  • EDUC 449 - Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Seminar (English)


    Spring (1) Moore Corequisite(s): EDUC 340 , EDUC 438 , EDUC 438P , EDUC 495 

    A course designed to provide secondary English student teachers with opportunities to refine their teaching and learning through analysis, reflection, and discussion of their own behavior as teachers and the behaviors of teachers, students, and other school personnel.
  
  • EDUC 450 - Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Seminar (Mathematics)


    Spring (1) Mason Corequisite(s):  EDUC 340 , EDUC 439 , EDUC 439P , EDUC 497 

    A field and university based course designed to provide students with an opportunity to reflectively apply and refine their skills and knowledge about the teaching of mathematics.
  
  • EDUC 451 - Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Seminar (Foreign Language)


    Spring (1) Parker Corequisite(s): EDUC 340 , EDUC 445 , EDUC 445P , EDUC 496 

    A course designed to provide PreK-12 foreign language student teachers with opportunities to refine their teaching and learning through analysis, reflection, and discussion of their own behavior as teachers and the behaviors of teachers, students, and other school personnel
  
  • EDUC 452 - Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Seminar (Science)


    Spring (1) Matkins Corequisite(s): EDUC 340 , EDUC 446 , EDUC 446P , EDUC 498 

    A field and university based course designed to provide students with an opportunity to reflectively refine their skills/knowledge about the teaching of science as both a process and a product, as a way of knowing and as a body of knowledge.
  
  • EDUC 453 - Characteristics and Accommodations for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities in the General Curriculum


    Spring (3) Korinek

    Characteristics of students with learning and emotional disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and other health impairments participating in the general education curriculum: Definitions, terminology, contributing factors, support needs, and techniques for identifying children and youth with these disabilities are addressed. The impact of these conditions on learning and performance as well as instructional accommodations and service delivery options are examined.
  
  • EDUC 454 - Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Seminar (Social Studies)


    Spring (1) Stoddard Corequisite(s): EDUC 340 , EDUC 447 , EDUC 447P , EDUC 494 

    A course designed to provide student teachers with an opportunity to reflect upon ways they can apply and refine their knowledge and skills about the teaching of social studies.
  
  • EDUC 456 - Characteristics and Adaptations for Students with Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders


    Spring (3) DeFur, Korinek, Ramer

    A comprehensive overview of the diagnoses and characteristics of developmental delay, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disability. The impact characteristics have on students in the general education curriculum, and adaptations to enhance learning while emphasizing
    individual goals and objectives are addressed.
  
  • EDUC 460 - Content Reading and Writing


    Spring (2) Staff Corequisite(s): EDUC 461 

    This course is designed to develop in prospective teachers an understanding of the role of reading and writing in the content area disciplines. Course topics include developmental reading and writing in the content areas, instructional strategies with content area textbooks, and techniques for improving reading and writing in the content areas.
  
  • EDUC 461 - Content Reading and Writing Practicum


    Spring (1) Staff Corequisite(s): EDUC 460 

    Students in the Secondary Education Teacher Licensure Program will select effective instructional literacy strategies and design and implement instructional lessons to enhance subject matter learning across the curriculum based on appropriate assessment information.
  
  • EDUC 470 - Leadership Theory and Application


    Summer (3) Stelljes

    This course aims to help students think critically about what makes for successful leaders in the public sector. Lessons and examples are drawn from
    history, communication studies, education, philosophy, sociology, and politics as well as from the field of social entrepreneurship. The class will explore the complex challenges that affect our communities today. This innovative curriculum combines rigorous academic work with a variety of
    site visits to locations and agencies throughout Washington DC.Through lectures, discussions, debates, readings and writing assignments, students will develop a deeper perspective from which to interpret, question, reflect upon, and engage with the underlying issues within engaged community leadership. (Cross-listed with INTR 470 )
  
  • EDUC 475 - Elementary Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction Practicum


    Fall (1) McEachron Corequisite(s): EDUC 405 , EDUC 410 , EDUC 412 

    A course designed to provide the prospective elementary or middle school teacher with opportunities to experience and reflect on practices of social studies education in the school setting.
  
  • EDUC 476 - Elementary Science Curriculum and Instruction (Practicum)


    Spring (1) Matkins Corequisite(s): EDUC 330 , EDUC 406 , EDUC 407 EDUC 477 . Restricted to Education majors

    A course designed to provide students the opportunity to apply their beginning science teaching skills in the K-6 classroom. The course involves students in designing, implementing, and reflecting upon the implementation of science lessons for the purpose of developing concepts and strengthening thinking skills in science.
  
  • EDUC 477 - Elementary Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction (Practicum)


    Spring (1) Mason, Staff Corequisite(s): EDUC 330 , EDUC 406 , EDUC 407 , EDUC 476 

    A course designed to provide students with an opportunity to apply, refine and modify their preliminary beliefs about teaching mathematics.
  
  • EDUC 491 - Independent Study in Education


    Fall and Spring (Var.) Staff

    Hours and credits arranged. Independent study shall not substitute for regular required courses.
  
  • EDUC 494 - Internship in Supervised Teaching (Social Studies)


    Spring (7) Stoddard Prerequisite(s): Admitted to professional semester Corequisite(s): EDUC 340 , EDUC 447 , EDUC 447P , EDUC 454 

    A field-experience course designed to enable pre-service secondary teachers to become competent at the entry level in the roles, functions and skills of classroom social studies teachers.
  
  • EDUC 495 - Internship in Supervised Teaching (English)


    Spring (7) Moore Prerequisite(s): Admitted to professional semester Corequisite(s): EDUC 340 , EDUC 438 , EDUC 438P , EDUC 449 

    A field-experience course designed to enable pre-service secondary teachers to become competent at the entry level in the roles, functions and skills of classroom English teachers.
  
  • EDUC 496 - Internship in Supervised Teaching (Foreign Language)


    Spring (7) Parker Prerequisite(s): Admitted to professional semester Corequisite(s): EDUC 340 , EDUC 445 , EDUC 445P , EDUC 451 

    A field-experience course designed to enable pre-service secondary teachers to become competent at the entry level in the roles, functions and skills of classroom foreign language teachers.
  
  • EDUC 497 - Internship in Supervised Teaching (Mathematics)


    Spring (7) Mason Prerequisite(s): Admitted to professional semester Corequisite(s): EDUC 340 , EDUC 439 , EDUC 439P , EDUC 450 

    A field-experience course designed to enable pre-service secondary teachers to become competent at the entry level in the roles, functions and skills of classroom mathematics teachers.
  
  • EDUC 498 - Internship in Supervised Teaching (Science)


    Spring (7) Matkins Prerequisite(s): Admitted to professional semester Corequisite(s): EDUC 340 EDUC 446 , EDUC 446P , EDUC 452 

    A field-experience course designed to enable pre-service secondary teachers to become competent at the entry level in the roles, functions and skills of classroom science teachers.
  
  • EDUC 499 - Seminar in Teaching


    Spring (2) Staff

    A course designed to provide student teachers with an opportunity to examine the teaching/learning situation through study of their own behavior as teachers, the behavior of other teachers and of students.
 

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