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CYBR 3398:Internship 0 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1-9 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CYBR 3100 , and admission to the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity eMajor, and approval of the coordinator of cooperative education/internships (KSU Career Services).
A supervised credit-earning work experience for one academic semester with a previously approved business firm, private agency, or government agency. The work experience may not be with a current employer. The course will be graded on an S/U basis. The number of credit hours applicable to degree requirements is limited.
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CYBR 3423:Operating Systems Concepts & Administration 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CYBR 3123 or IT 3123 , and admission to the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity eMajor.
This course is an introduction to basic operating system principles. Topics include memory management, peripheral device management, file system management and process management. Different types of operating systems and their administrations are studied. Projects are carried out with simulations
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CYBR 4200:Perimeter Defense 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (CYBR 3200 and CYBR 4323 ), and admission to the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity eMajor.
An exploration of cybersecurity techniques, tools, and technologies used to protect an organizations network infrastructure. The course will examine the evaluation, selection, deployment, and administration of firewall, VPN, IDPS, and other applications used to defend organizational networks and information assets from attacks.
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CYBR 4220:Server Systems Security 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (CYBR 4200 and CYBR 4423 ), and admission to the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity eMajor.
This course offers the detailed technical knowledge and skills necessary to protect computer server information system by presenting the knowledge of server platform computer hardware components, server network devices and interfaces, as well as the structure and usage of common server operating system software from a cybersecurity perspective. Additional learning regarding ongoing maintenance and operational issues of server computing systems will also be included.
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CYBR 4305:Technology and Cyber Crime 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CRJU 1101 , and admission to the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity eMajor.
This course provides an overview of cyber crime and computer-related crime issues facing the American criminal justice system, particularly law enforcement. Topic areas include prevalence and types of cyber crime, cyber crime victim and offender characteristics, and methods and types of technologies used to engage in cyber crime. Emphasis is placed on the criminal justice system’s investigation and response to cyber crime. Future trends of cyber crime and computer-related crime are also discussed.
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CYBR 4323:Data Communications & Networking 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CYBR 3123 or IT 3123 , and admission to the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity eMajor.
Fundamental concepts of computer networking include topics such as properties of signals and media, information encoding, error detection and recovery, LANs, backbones, WANs, network topologies, routing, Internet protocols, and security issues. The focus is on general concepts together with their application to support the business enterprise.
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CYBR 4330:Incident Response and Contingency Planning 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CYBR 3300 , and admission to the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity eMajor, Cybersecurity Minor, or Cybersecurity Undergraduate Certificate.
This course offers coverage of the cybersecurity contingency planning. It includes the detailed aspects of incident response planning, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity planning. Developing and executing plans to deal with incidents in the organization is a critical function in cybersecurity. This course focuses on the planning processes for the execution of response to human and non-human incidents in compliance with these policies.
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CYBR 4333:Network Configuration & Administration 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CYBR 4323 or IT 4323 and admission to the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity eMajor.
This course continues the study of networks. Topics include design and implementation of networks including synchronization, scheduling, exception and deadlock resolution, client server and web based collaborative systems. Network security will also be covered. Cost estimates and speed are examined from a management perspective.
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CYBR 4350:Management of Digital Forensics and eDiscovery 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (CYBR 3210 and CYBR 3423 ), and admission to the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity eMajor.
This course explores the key issues in digital forensics: the detection, isolation and response to security breaches and attacks. It provides specific procedures required to respond to a computer crime incident and also provides coverage of the entire digital forensic sequence and the eDiscovery process within organizations.
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CYBR 4400:Directed Study 0 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor and Department Chair and admission to the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity eMajor.
This course enables the study of special topics of an advanced nature that are not in the regular course offerings. Students will complete a research project on a topic in the subject area of cybersecurity supervised by a faculty member. Credit hours vary from one to three depending on the nature and content of the project student involved. Up to three credits may be applied to the major area.
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CYBR 4423:Linux/Unix Administration 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CYBR 3423 or IT 3423 , and admission to the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity eMajor.
This course introduces Linux/Unix operating systems. Topics include system administration, file systems and access permissions, regular expression, common tools and utilities, and network service configurations. Lessons will be enhanced using hands-on exercises.
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CYBR 4490:Special Topics in Cybersecurity 1-3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Junior/Senior Standing, and admission to the Cybersecurity BS eMajor. Additional requiements may vary by topic.
Special topics proposed by faculty, approved by the Department Chair. Offered on a demand basis. Can be repeated for credit if not duplicate topic.
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CYBR 4700:Cybersecurity Competitions 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CYBR 3100 , admission to the Cybersecruity BS eMajor, and permission of the team.
This course explores emerging issues in cybersecurity. The content of each offering will vary based on current issues and concerns in the cybersecurity industry.
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CYBR 4810:Cyber Defense 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (CYBR 4220 and CYBR 4200 ), and admission to the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity eMajor.
This course is a semester-long simulation using the virtual systems, software, practices, and procedures necessary for the protection of computer systems and networks. Students learn how to protect networks and systems as deployed in a typical organization. Course topics include policy and practice associated with the protection of communication resources, intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and use of various tools for system and network protection.
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CYBR 4833:Wireless Security 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (CYBR 3200 and CYBR 4323 ), and admission to the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity eMajor.
This course explores the theory and practice of securing wireless networks from threats and attacks. Topics include Cryptography, Network Security Protocols, Security and Layered Architecture, Voice-Oriented Wireless Networks, Data-Oriented Wireless Networks, Security in Traditional Wireless Networks, Security in Wireless LAN, and Security in Wireless Ad Hoc Networks.
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CYBR 4843:Ethical Hacking for Effective Defense 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (CYBR 3200 and CYBR 4323 ) and admission to the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity eMajor.
This course explores the identification and validation of network and system vulnerabilities by taking an adversarial approach to network, system, and data access. Topics include network attacks and defenses, Operating System and application vulnerabilities, social engineering attacks, and malware. Ethical, legal implications of network attacks are also discussed.
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CYBR 4853:Computer Forensics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (CYBR 3210 and CYBR 3423 ), and admission to the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity eMajor.
This course is an exploration of the tools and techniques used to conduct digital investigations. It will include digital evidence collection, recovery, and analysis. Topics are Legal issues relating to digital evidence, recovery of deleted files and discovery of hidden information, reconstruction of user activity from e-mail, temporary Internet files and cached data, assessment of the integrity of system memory and process architecture to reveal malicious code.
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CYBR 4883:Infrastructure Defense 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (CYBR 3200 and CYBR 4323 ), and admission to the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity eMajor.
This course provides an overview of the infrastructure assessment and penetration testing process and the processes and techniques for improving the defensibility of that infrastructure.
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CYBR 4893:Internet of Things: Applications and Security 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (CYBR 3200 and CYBR 4323 ), and admission to the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity eMajor.
This course introduces core knowledge and skills required to develop, design and secure IoT solutions. Students will analyze requirements, develop human-device interaction and learn about broader trends and characteristics in IoT. In addition, students will evaluate the security design of IoT-connected products.
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Dance |
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DANC 1107:Dance in Society 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Through an examination of the role of arts in society, and an in-depth study of selected dance events, this interactive course provides an understanding of the creative process and develops skills in creativity and critical analysis. Heightened perceptual abilities will be developed through class experiences and field visits to a variety of arts events in dance, music, visual arts, and theater. (Attendance at some events requires paid admission.)
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DANC 2000:Dance History I 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Explores dance as a reflection of culture and as an art form from the earliest societies to the present. International ballet, modern dance, and American dance will be observed closely as art forms and as commercial entertainment. Throughout the course students will read from books the observations of prominent dance critics, and they will view recordings of acclaimed dance pieces. Cultural influence and the contributions of individual artists will be investigated.
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DANC 2100:African Dance Technique 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Students experience a variety of African dance forms, understand their relationship to the native culture, and study the technical aspects of their performance. This course may be taken twice for credit.
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DANC 2200:Tap Dance Technique I 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Students develop rhythmic complexity and performance techniques in tap dance. They will develop an understanding and experience of a variety of tap dance styles along with a historical understanding of the development of tap as an American art form. May be taken twice for credit.
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DANC 2210:Tap Dance Technique II 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 2200
Students strengthen foundational skills covered in Tap Dance I. They further develop rhythmic complexity, performance quality, and a deeper understanding of various tap styles. This course may be taken twice for credit
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DANC 2290:Special Topics in Dance 0 -3 Class Hours 0-3 Laboratory Hours 1 -3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Varies by topic
Topics of a special interest to students and faculty.
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DANC 2500:Indian Dance Technique 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
This is an introductory course of Indian Classical dance techniques. Students explore the movement styles of Indian Classical dances from historical, cultural, and aesthetic perspectives.
Notes: May be taken twice for credit.
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DANC 2713:Dance Production 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
This course introduces students to stagecraft and live theatrical production. Students are charged with production assignments in support of public productions sponsored by the Department of Dance.
Notes: This course may be repeated for a total of two times for credit.
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DANC 2714:Dance Performance 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
This course includes individually designated performance assignments in support of public productions sponsored by the Department of Dance. Students rehearse and take class weekly, in addition to show week responsibilities.
Notes: This course may be repeated a total of 4 times for credit.
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DANC 2715:Dance for Camera 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
The course is designed to introduce digital video technology in dance through the acquisition of technical and creative skills required to choreograph, compose, edit, and disseminate Dance for Camera works.
Notes: The course may only be taken once for credit.
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DANC 3000:Musical Theatre Dance: Styles I 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
An introduction to major dance styles for musical theater including: fundamental performance skills, exercises in body awareness, and principles of choreography for musical theater pieces. Students address the process of creating a character through movement and develop audition and rehearsal techniques through in-class work and out-of-class assignments. This course includes a survey of the history of dance in musical theater.
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DANC 3001:Musical Theater Dance: Styles II 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Dance Major, or DANC 3000
This course offers advanced study of a selected musical theater dance style, including a history of the form and its major choreographers.
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DANC 3100:Ballet I: Classical Dance Technique 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Students will explore the principles and art of classical ballet through correct alignment, flexibility, balance and kinesthetic awareness. Fundamental barre exercises, center work, traveling steps and vocabulary are introduced. Students will learn to apply techniques of moving gracefully through space while acquiring an understanding and appreciation of ballet as an art form and its place in contemporary musical theater.
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DANC 3110:Ballet II: Classical Dance Technique 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Dance Major, or DANC 3100
Students will acquire complex motor skills, intermediate and advanced classical ballet techniques and knowledge appropriate for successful participation in classical ballet performance. Multiple turns and beats are explored, along with beginning pointe work in some cases, as well as petite allegro and grand allegro combinations.
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DANC 3120:Ballet III: Classical Dance Technique 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 3110 or permission of the instructor.
This is an intermediate-advanced level ballet technique course for advanced dancers. Students will continue developing complex motor skills with multiple turns and beats, as well as musicality in classical ballet technique. Female dancers will work en pointe and male dancers will work on men’s combinations.
Notes: May be taken twice for credit.
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DANC 3130:Ballet IV: Classical Dance Technique 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 3120 or permission of the instructor.
This is an advanced ballet technique course for pre-professional dancers. Emphasis is placed on complex movement sequences, ensemble awareness, classical repertory, advanced pointe technique and men’s combinations.
Notes: May be taken four times for credit.
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DANC 3200:Jazz Dance: Styles I 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Students will explore the principles and art of jazz dance through correct alignment, body control, flexibility, weight shift and rhythmic control. Center work, stretching, isolations, extensions, turns, jumps, simple combinations and vocabulary are introduced. Students will learn to apply techniques of defined traveling movements in a range of dynamic and changing rhythms while acquiring an understanding and appreciation of jazz dance as an art form.
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DANC 3210:Jazz Dance: Styles II 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Dance Major, or DANC 3200
Students acquire complex motor skills, intermediate and advanced techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in jazz dance performance. Multiple simultaneous isolations, contracted falls and turning jumps are explored, along with movement combinations of 64 beats and longer.
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DANC 3220:Jazz Dance: Styles III 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 3210 or permission of the instructor.
This is an intermediate-advanced jazz technique course for the advanced dancers. Emphasis is placed on learning complex and challenging combinations with correct body placement and balance. Students will continue developing their motor skills, jazz dance techniques, musically and artistry.
Notes: May be taken twice for credit.
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DANC 3230:Jazz Dance: Style IV 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 3220 or permission of the instructor.
This is an advanced jazz technique course for pre-professional dancers. Emphasis is placed on continuing to develop advanced level performance techniques and learning technically, musically and artistically challenging combinations as well as professional repertory.
Notes: May be taken four times for credit.
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DANC 3300:Modern Dance I: Contemporary Dance Technique 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Students will explore the principles and art of modern dance through correct alignment, endurance, strength, flexibility, balance and kinesthetic awareness. Fundamental barre exercises, center work, traveling steps and vocabulary are introduced. Students will learn to apply techniques of moving gracefully through space while acquiring an understanding and appreciation of modern dance as an art form.
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DANC 3310:Modern Dance II: Contemporary Dance Techniques 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Dance Major, or DANC 3300
Students acquire complex motor skills, intermediate and advanced movement techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in modern dance performance. Standing falls, extended off-center balances, and turning jumps are explored, along with movement combinations of 64 beats and longer.
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DANC 3320:Modern Dance III: Contemporary Dance Technique 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 3310 or permission of the instructor.
This is an intermediate-advanced modern technique course for advanced dancers. Students will continue to develop neuromuscular coordination, correct alignment, body placement and balance. Students will also continue to develop proficiency in one or more movement styles and learn intermediate-advanced level repertory.
Notes: May be taken twice for credit.
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DANC 3330:Modern Dance IV: Contemporary Dance Technique 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 3320 or permission of the instructor.
This is an advanced modern technique course for the pre-professional dancer. Emphasis is placed on developing complex neuromuscular coordination, correct alignment, body placement and balance. Students will be expected to develop proficiency in multiple movement styles and learn advanced repertory.
Notes: May be taken four times for credit.
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DANC 3398:Internship 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair.
A supervised, credit-earning work experience of one academic semester with a previously approved professional dance or theater company, dance studio, art agency or government agency serving the arts.
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DANC 3500:Pas de Deux/Pointe 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 3110 or permission of the instructor.
This course develops a student’s partnering skills in dance through increased technical development and the learning of classical repertory. A portion of this course focuses on the development of pointe technique for women and classical variations for men. This course is designed to develop the advanced-intermediate level dance student’s ability to transfer classical ballet skills into partnered pas de deux work.
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DANC 3550:Choreography I 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Two 3000-level DANC classes or permission of the instructor.
This course introduces dance choreography including improvisational techniques and choreographic devices appropriate for the concert stage.
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DANC 3600:Dance Improvisation 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
In this course, students will creatively discover and investigate the body’s potential to move without preconception. Through a variety of movement stimulation exercises students are encouraged to develop their inner creativity and explore movement invention.
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DANC 3700:Body Conditioning and Somatics 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
This course offers the study of a variety of physical conditioning methods such as yoga and pilates combined with injury prevention techniques that promote physical efficiency and physical development of the body.
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DANC 4010:Dance History II 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 2000
A historical study of prevalent twentieth-century dance forms and their development. Socio-cultural influences in dance and the contributions of individual artists is investigated and researched. A portion of this course studies the history of dance in world cultures and global trends in the development of dance as an art form.
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DANC 4100:Dance Kinesiology 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 2000
A study of the science of the human body, its anatomy and movement physics.
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DANC 4200:Analysis and Criticism of Dance 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 2000
Students develop analytical and critical skills in dance through an understanding of core dance principles, developing refined observation skills, and the study of dance journalism.
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DANC 4300:Dance Pedagogy 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 2000 and ENGL 1102
Students study the philosophical and practical principles associated with the teaching of dance as an art form. Through practical application of theoretical learning objectives, students learn to identify and work conceptually from core principles in technique and pedagogy.
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DANC 4400:Directed Study 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor and department chair.
Selected topics of an advanced nature, which may include original research projects.
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DANC 4490:Special Topics 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor and department chair.
Topics of an special interest to students and faculty.
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DANC 4500:Choreography II 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 3550
This course introduces dance choreography including improvisational techniques and choreographic devices appropriate for the concert stage, musical theater, children’s theater or educational theater.
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DANC 4800:Senior Seminar 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 4010 or permission of the department chair.
This course evaluates the students understanding of practical, aesthetic, and critical issues in dance as an art form in contemporary society. Students discuss theoretical principles used by contemporary artists that support the application of contemporary principles in the field of dance.
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DANC 4900:Senior Project 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 4800
Students produce a creative work based on a research project that results in a public performance.
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Early Childhood Education |
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ECE 2205:Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Programs 3 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDUC 2110
In this course candidates identify high-quality administrative and programming practices for young children’s programs, evaluate the effectiveness of early care, learn administration practices through a 15-hour observation experience in a child care center, and develop a resource portfolio useful to early care and education administration. Additionally, candidates demonstrate knowledge of appropriate child behavior guidance strategies by developing a guidance plan.
Notes: A criminal background check is required of candidates prior to the observation.
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ECE 2220:Practicum 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the director of the Center for Education Placements and Partnerships, advisor, and department chair.
A practicum in a classroom during which the student will be actively involved in the teaching-learning process under the guidance of a professional teacher.
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ECE 2250:Child Development and Early Learning 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102
This course addresses theories of human development from conception to middle childhood (age eleven years) with attention to the social, emotional, physical and cognitive domains. Issues relating to family, diversity, and culture will be addressed as they relate to development and supporting children’s learning. Candidates will also explore effective learning environments, health, safety & nutrition for children. Observations in natural settings will be required.
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ECE 2540:Health, Wellness and the Young Child 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102
This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with opportunities to understand the importance of a healthy and safe environment for young children. Issues include infectious disease control, injury and accident prevention, chronic health care conditions and illnesses, child abuse and neglect, and proper meal planning and nutrition. Upon successful completion of this course, teacher candidates will be awarded certification in Basic First Aid and CPR for infants and young children.
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ECE 2590:Families, Communities and Schools: Partners in Education 3 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102
This course analyzes family, school, and community resources as related to the family life cycle; explores environmental approaches; and explores careers related to children and families. Strategies to improve communication and collaboration are emphasized with a focus on family types, cultures, languages, economic conditions, school systems, community services, political forces, advocacy groups, and other factors that impact young children and their families. Fifteen hours of service learning at an approved site is required.
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ECE 3305:Classroom Assessment for Elementary Teachers 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECE 3320 , ECE 4408 , and INED 4482 Corequisite: ECE 4409 , ECE 3330
This course examines purposes, principles and uses of assessment in relation to instructional decision making in the elementary classroom.
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ECE 3313:Preschool Curriculum and Assessment 3 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education program
In this course candidates design and implement developmentally appropriate, standards-based curriculum and lessons for preschool children; practice developmentally appropriate screening and assessment with preschool children; and describe effective techniques for working with young children with challenging behaviors. A 30-hour field experience required. Candidates must pass the College of Education’s mandatory background check and a mandatory state Bright from the Start criminal background check prior to beginning field experience.
Notes: Verification of professional liability insurance is required prior to placement in the field experience.
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ECE 3320:Teaching Reading and Writing in the Elementary Grades PK-2 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education program, and EDUC 2130 Concurrent:
ECE 3313 Corequisite: ECE 4408 , and INED 4482
This course emphasizes research-based strategies for instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in preschool to second grade. Culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate literature contextualizes classroom experiences in lesson planning, literacy instruction, and assessment. This course includes multiple theoretical perspectives and approaches to literacy instruction as well as media and extensive field experience to enhance learning.
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ECE 3330:Teaching Reading and Writing in the Elementary Grades 3-5 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECE 3320 and ECE 4408 Corequisite: ECE 3305
The relationship of reading, writing, speaking, and listening is studied in the context of the diverse elementary classroom, grades 3-5. Assessment, instruction, management, and differentiation of reading comprehension and writing composition are stressed as well as the incorporation of technology to support and extend literacy skills for all learners.This course has a required field experience.
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ECE 3340:Diagnosis and Application of Literacy Instruction in the Early Childhood Classroom 3 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program, ECE 3320 ; ECE 3330
This course is the study and application of diagnostic and instructional activities for the pre-service elementary and early childhood classroom teacher. It includes both formal and informal diagnosis, interpretation of formal and informal tests results, planning and implementation of instructional actions, application of literacy diagnosis across the curriculum, and diagnosis of the classroom literacy environments and instruction. Includes a 20 hour field experience.
Notes: Proof of liability insurance and background check are required for placement.
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ECE 3360:Reading, Process Writing, and Language Arts, K-5 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and ECE 3320
The relationship among reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing is studied in the context of national and state K-5 standards. Context area reading and writing are taught within a text-based instructional framework. The course will ensure that candidates understand language development, the transition from learning to read to reading to learn, the connection between reading and writing, the process approach to writing instruction, and the use of technology to extend and support literacy.
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ECE 3364:Children’s Literature 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program
This course is a survey of literature appropriate for infants through kindergarten and early grade readers. It reviews both current and traditional works in several genres and considers various approaches for teaching such literature.
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ECE 3398:Internship 1-12 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the director of the Center for Education Placements and Partnerships, advisor, and department chair.
This course is comprised of a supervised teaching experience for teachers seeking certification renewal credit.
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ECE 3410:Human Reproduction, Perinatal Development, Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Birth through Kindergarten Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: ECE 3420
Students will learn about human reproduction, the effects of heredity and environment upon fertility, conception, and prenatal development. They will study development from conception to birth, the stages of pregnancy, prenatal health care, the birth process, and associated risk factors. They will learn the importance and effects of maternal attachment, bonding, and nursing. They will study the newborn’s amazing capabilities, the importance of effective care, the nutritional needs of mother and child, infectious disease control, and consider safety issues.
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ECE 3415:Infants: Stages of Growth and Development & Developmentally Appropriate Care and Activities 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Birth through Kindergarten Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: ECE 3410 , ECE 3420 .
This course provides students with an understanding of the importance of infant development from birth to eighteen months of age. Students will study the dramatic physical, sensorial, emotional, and cognitive growth that occurs during each stage of development. They will learn to create supportive environments and to use appropriate materials, activities, and methods of care and education that can enhance the important developmental periods that children experience from birth to 18 months of age.
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ECE 3420:Observation and Supervised Practice Teaching - Infants 1 Class Hours 7 Laboratory Hours 5 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Birth through Kindergarten Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: ECE 3410 , ECE 3415 .
Teacher candidates will learn to develop, plan, and implement strategies for the care and education of infants from birth to 18 months of age. Candidates will teach under the supervision of childcare professionals and a university faculty. Candidates will develop skills in the application of developmentally appropriate practices with infants. Candidates will meet with a university supervisor each week to review planning and teaching strategies and to discuss their concerns. Verification of professional liability insurance is required prior to placement in the teaching experience.
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ECE 3435:Toddlers: Stages of Growth and Development & Developmentally Appropriate Care and Activities 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Birth through Kindergarten Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: ECE 3445 .
Students will develop an understanding of the importance of infant development from eighteen months to three years of age. Students will learn to identify and support the important physical, sensorial, emotional, language, and cognitive growth that take place during each stage of development. They will learn how to enhance that development through the creation of supportive environments and through the application of developmentally appropriate activities, methods, and materials.
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ECE 3445:Observation and Supervised Practice Teaching - Toddlers 1 Class Hours 7 Laboratory Hours 5 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Birth through Kindergarten Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: ECE 3435 .
Teacher candidates will learn to develop, plan, and implement strategies for the care and education of toddlers from 18 months to 3 years of age. Candidates will teach under the supervision of child care professionals and university faculty. Candidates will develop skills in the application of developmentally appropriate practices with toddlers. Candidates will meet with a university supervisor each week to review planning and teaching strategies and to discuss their concerns. Verification of professional liability insurance is required prior to placement in the teaching experience.
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ECE 3510:Fostering Young Children’s Learning Through Play 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program
This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with the knowledge and understanding of children’s play in a variety of settings. A review of play theories as well as a historical approach to play is presented. Teacher candidates have the opportunity to explore the relationship of play to curriculum development and assessment. Issues regarding gender, culture, second language acquisition, socioeconomic status, stress and personality types are discussed in relationship to play.
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ECE 3520:Infant and Toddler Curriculum and Assessment 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education program. Corequisite: ECE 3565
In this course candidates design and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment for infants and toddlers. Candidates utilize developmentally appropriate practices for all infants, toddlers, and very young children, including those with cultural and language differences and/or special needs.
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ECE 3530:Movement, Music and Art in Birth through Kindergarten Programs 2 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program Corequisite: ECE 4555
Teacher candidates will learn the utilization of art, music, movement and creativity to instruct children from infancy through five years of age. Topics that will be studied include movement exploration, children’s games, finger plays and songs. This course may require a field experience in an early learning environment. Verification of professional liability insurance is required.
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ECE 3560:Instructing Young Children through Art, Music, and the Aesthetic Domain 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education program, ECE 2205 and ECE 2250 Corequisite: ECE 4515 , ECE 3530 , and ECE 4545 .
The role of art, music, and creativity will be explored. Teacher candidates will understand the relationship of the infant and young child’s development to creative expression, art, and music. Methods of implementing art, music, and creative development in teaching infants and young children will be taught.
Notes: An intensive field experience will be included.
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ECE 3565:Infant/Toddler Practicum 0 Class Hours 4 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECE 2205
This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills to teach children ages six weeks through 36 months. Participation in an intensive 60-hour, hands-on field experience in selected infant toddler/ classroom is required. Lesson plan development, implementation and assessment of infants and toddlers are addressed. Candidates learn how to effectively work with diverse infants and toddlers, including those babies and toddlers with developmental delays and english-language learners.
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ECE 3570:Preschool Practicum 0 Class Hours 4 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECE 2205
This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills to teach children ages 3 years through 5 years. Teacher candidates taking this course will participate in an intensive 60-hour, hands-on learning experience in selected preschool/pre-kindergarten classrooms. Lesson plan development, lesson implementation, and assessment of diverse preschoolers are addressed in this course. Teacher candidates learn how to effectively work with diverse preschoolers/pre -kindergarteners, including those young children with developmental delays and English Language Learners.
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ECE 3575:International Approaches to Early Care and Learning 2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission the Teacher Education
This course addresses comparative early care and instruction for infants and children in international settings, including countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, Central and South America Australia and North America. Candidates will explore the diversity of prenatal care, parenting, family practices, and international and child welfare issues. Candidates will also develop knowledge and skills of global awareness and instruction in early learning.
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ECE 4305:Motor Development and Refined Control of Movement 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Corequisite: ECE 4310 , ECE 4315 , ECE 4320 .
Students will learn how essential movement is to the physical, emotional, and cognitive development of children. They will learn to present children with motives of activity in which action and interest combine to provide irresistible activities that children love to repeat spontaneously. Students will understand that children develop independence and achieve concentration and self-realization when they work with developmentally appropriate materials. Students will learn to implement teaching strategies that enhance the child’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
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ECE 4310:A Conceptual Framework for the Montessori System of Education 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program
Insights into the nature of child development reveal that respect for the child’s inner teacher serves as the integrating principle for the effective education of young children. Students will discover that the sensitive periods are the most powerful times for learning. Students will learn the importance of the prepared environment as the third essential element in the teaching learning equation. This environment supports individual and collaborative learning and encourages positive social interaction. Students will learn that the Prepared Environment encourages active engagement in learning, the emergence and development of concentration and intrinsic motivation. This Conceptual Framework undergirds the research based Montessori System of Education.
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ECE 4315:Sensorial Development 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Corequisite: ECE 4305 , ECE 4310 , ECE 4320 .
Candidates will learn to use a rich array of developmentally appropriate materials that address each of the child’s senses in ways that establish foundations for cognitive growth. Work with these materials promotes the development that children need for the successful mastery of writing, reading, and mathematics skills. Candidates learn to give sensorial presentaions with Geometry, Botany, Geography, and Peace Education Curriculum materials and also learn to help children develop listening, sight singing and musical notation skills.
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ECE 4320:Observation and Supervised Internship - Early Childhood I 1 Class Hours 24 Laboratory Hours 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to program Corequisite: ECE 4305 , ECE 4310 , ECE 4315 .
Candidates will learn to develop, plan, and implement strategies for the care and education of 3 to 5 year old children. Candidates will teach under the supervision of childcare professionals and university faculty. Candidates will develop skills in the presentation of developmentally appropriate practical life and sensorial materials to 3 to 5 year old children. Verification of professional liability insurance is required prior to placement in the teaching experience.
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ECE 4335:Acquisition of Language and Literacy Skills in One or More Languages 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Corequisite: ECE 4345 , ECE 4355 , ECE 4336
Students will be introduced to classified vocabulary and the presentation of the nomenclatures of Biology, Geography, Zoology, History, and the Arts that enrich and extend children’s oral language skills. Students will be introduced to research-based key words, cursive sandpaper letters and movable alphabets help children develop phonemic awareness and achieve sound-symbol associations. Candidates will present writing activities that lead children to discovery reading spontaneously. Candidates will learn to apply the principles of second language acquisition research to the instruction of English language learners.
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ECE 4336:The Competent Manufacture and Presentation of Language Materials 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Corequisite: ECE 4335 , ECE 4345 , ECE 4355
Students will manufacture and practice presenting the many research-based language materials designed for use in offering developmentally appropriate language arts presentations and activities to 3-5 year old children. These materials are not available from Montessori suppliers, so each teacher prepares 70 selected materials for his/her own classroom. Students practice with the materials to develop and refine the skills they need to give language presentations to young children effectively.
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ECE 4345:Preparing the Mathematical Mind of the Young Child 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Corequisite: ECE 4335 , ECE 4336 , ECE 4355
Research-based materials and teaching/learning strategies are used to present numeration and mathematics to young children. Candidates will learn to present linear counting, the four operations and tables, commulative and squaring operations, binomial addition, and the multiplication of polynomials to young children. Memorization materials are presented with which to review and enhance the recall of known number facts.
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ECE 4355:Observation and Supervised Internship - Early Childhood 0 Class Hours 24 Laboratory Hours 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECE 4320 Corequisite: ECE 4335 , ECE 4336 , and ECE 4345 .
Teacher candidates will learn the utilization of art, music, movement and creativity to instruct children from infancy through five years of age. Topics that will be studied include movement exploration, children’s games, finger plays and songs. This course may require a field experience in an early learning environment. Verification of professional liability insurance is required.
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ECE 4400:Directed Study 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor and department chair prior to registration.
A directed study is a concentrated investigation of a particular aspect of education as a topic within a teaching field concentration or degree major. The content of the directed study will be determined jointly by the instructor and the student.
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ECE 4401:Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood Education 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 3318
This course consists of the integration of mathematics concepts, principles and processes into the teaching of mathematics in preschool through fifth grade. Emphasis is placed upon developmentally appropriate practices and culturally relevant pedagogies in planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in the mathematics curriculum.
Notes: Verification of professional liability insurance is required prior to placement in the field experience.
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ECE 4402:Teaching Science in Early Childhood Education 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ISCI 2001 and ISCI 2002 Corequisite: ECE 4410
This course is the study of integrating science concepts, principles and processes into the teaching of science in preschool through fifth grade. Emphasis will be placed upon developmentally appropriate practices in planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in the science curriculum.
Notes: Verification of professional liability insurance is required prior to placement in the field experience.
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ECE 4403:Teaching Social Studies in Early Childhood Education 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Corequisite: ECE 4410
This course consists of integrating social studies across the curriculum and effective strategies for planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in social studies in preschool through fifth grade. Emphasis is placed upon developmentally appropriate practices and culturally relevant pedagogies in planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in the social studies curriculum.
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ECE 4404:Teaching Reading & Language Arts Across the Curriculum in Early Childhood Education 2 Class Hours 5 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDUC 3302 and ECE 3340
This course encompasses the study of the integration of language arts across the curriculum and effective strategies for planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in reading, writing, listening and speaking in preschool through fifth grade. Emphasis on assessment techniques and approaches to conducting guided lessons in reading and writing that are culturally and developmentally appropriate. Includes an extensive field experience and media use.
Notes: Verification of professional liability insurance is required prior to placement in the field experience.
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ECE 4405:Teaching Language Arts and Social Studies in Early Childhood 2 Class Hours 5 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the TOSS program and ECE 3340
This course includes the study and application of social studies and language arts as integrative elements of the elementary curriculum. Candidates will focus on the nature and theory in order to prepare students to become citizens actors, adopt problem solving dispositions and achieve excellence in the application of oral and written communication skills.
Notes: Verification of professional liability insurance is required prior to placement in the field experience.
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ECE 4406:Teaching of Elementary Education Internship 0 Class Hours 9 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the TOSS program. Corequisite: ECE 4401 ; ECE 4402 ; ECE 4403 ; ECE 4404
This course is an intensive and extensive field experience in an elementary school. Candidates will be required to spend seven and one half hours per day, five days a week, for four weeks. Candidates must have a satisfactory field experience to continue on to student teaching. Proof of professional liability insurance and a criminal background check are required prior to receiving a school placement.
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ECE 4408:Teaching Mathematics in Grades P-2 3 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program, EDUC 2130 Corequisite: ECE 3320
This course consists of the integration of mathematics concepts, principles and processes into the teaching of mathematics in preschool through second grade. Emphasis is placed upon developmentally appropriate practices and culturally relevant pedagogies in planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in the elementary mathematics curriculum. This course includes field experience to enhance learning.
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ECE 4409:Teaching Mathematics in Grades 3-5 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECE 4408 , MAED 3316 , ECE 3320 , and ECE 3313 Corequisite: ECE 3305
This course consists of the integration of mathematics concepts, principles and processes into the teaching of mathematics in grades three through five. Emphasis is placed upon developmentally appropriate practices and culturally relevant pedagogies in planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in the elementary mathematics curriculum. This course includes a required field experience.
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ECE 4410:Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MAED 3317 Corequisite: ECE 4650
This course consists of integrating language arts across the curriculum and effective strategies for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in preschool through fifth grade. Emphasis is placed upon assessment techniques and approaches to conducting guided lessons in reading and writing that are culturally and developmentally appropriate.
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