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2017-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Course descriptions are organized in alphabetical order by subject. Information on courses can be found under appropriate headings in the below sequence.

Dual-Level (400) Courses

Some courses numbered 400 to 499 are open to graduate students and undergraduate students who meet course or program prerequisites. Credits will apply at either the undergraduate or graduate level but not at both. Each student should consult his/her advisor, program director, and/or dean concerning the policy and the appropriateness of the course prior to enrolling in any 400-level courses.
 

Software Engineering
  

  • SWE 400 - Large Scale Architectures Credits: 4

    This course will cover the issues associated with enterprise size systems including: layered and tiered architectures, view patterns, input controller patterns, concurrency, session states, distribution strategies, domain logic patterns, object-relational patterns, web presentation patterns, and distribution patterns.

    Prerequisite(s): SWE 200  with minimum grade of C and CSC 371  with minimum grade of C
    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
  

  • SWE 415 - Interdisciplinary Development Credits: 4

    The course is focused on building a product for a non-engineering customer. The class will be paired with another course or activity on campus which will act as the customer. The students will work with that customer initially to define a product and then throughout the semester, they will revise that definition and use agile development techniques to deliver the product to the customer.

    Prerequisite(s): SWE 300  with minimum grade of C or CSC 371  with minimum grade of C
    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
  

  • SWE 420 - Extreme Programming Credits: 4

    The study of testing software including test case design, automated testing, and test coverage in unit, integration and system test phases. Differences in strategies for white and black box testing. How testing fits into the traditional life cycle and how it can be used to drive the life cycle as in Extreme Programming. Through a series of testing labs, debugging techniques will be practiced. This course is a continuation of Traditional Life Cycle. The team projects started in that course will be tested and then enhanced using Extreme Programming methods. A continuation of the projects developed in CSC 490 which is required. Department approval for scheduling is required.

    Prerequisite(s): SWE 300  with minimum grade of C and CSC 111  with minimum grade of C
    Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.

Social Work
  

  • SWK 102 - Social Work in Social Welfare Credits: 3

    Examines the social work profession within the social welfare system. Develops an understanding of contemporary social work practice by examining its history, knowledge base, values, skills, methods, and fields of practice. Introduces the generalist model for practice which serves as a base for subsequent social work courses. Provides initial understanding of the needs and issues of special populations in relation to social welfare policies and services and social work practice. Requires a volunteer experience. Provides introduction to the profession and serves as resource to make an informed decision about social work as a career.
  

  • SWK 150 - Human Relations Lab Credits: 3

    Develops effective generic interpersonal skills. Uses a laboratory design which has a variety of experiential and didactic experiences to understand components of effective interaction; develop self awareness about your own strengths and limitations; gain feedback about others’ perception of you; establish personal goals for growth and development; and evaluate ongoing progress in communication competencies.
  

  • SWK 250 - Assessing Individuals in the Social Environment Credits: 3

    Focuses on assessment skills to understand human behavior of individuals in the social environment. Using conceptual and theoretical frameworks, assessments are based on knowledge of human behavior across the life course and biological, psychological, sociological, cultural and spiritual factors as well as life cycle or situational specifics that may influence behavior. Requires a volunteer experience.
  

  • SWK 262 - Social Work Elective: Introduction to Child Welfare Practice Credits: 3

    Provides knowledge and understanding of some of the primary problems in the field of child welfare. Improves students’ ability to identify and assess various types of child maltreatment and neglect. Family relationships, social, cultural, legal, and other environmental influences are included in the assessment. Introduces the child welfare system and current best practices in child welfare treatment and intervention through interactive and experiential course work. Requires observation in a child-welfare related organization.

    Prerequisite(s): SWK 102  with minimum grade of C
  

  • SWK 265 - Understanding Diversity for Social Work Practice Credits: 3

    Helps students develop tools for increased understanding of and sensitivity to human diversity and cultures different from their own. Students are asked to identify areas where differing customs or values could have an impact. The generalist approach to social work practice, which encompasses the ethic sensitive model for intervention and management of human diversity issues, is emphasized. Includes work with, but not limited to, populations of people who are oppressed due to race, culture, religion, ability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or other minority status groups in society.
  

  • SWK 270 - Social Work Practice with Individuals Credits: 3

    Presents entry-level social work students with basic social work principles, values and generic skills needed for work with individuals utilizing a direct-service generalist approach to social work practice. Provides the foundation of evidence based practice skills deemed applicable to all practice contexts, i.e., individual, family, group organization and communities. Range of competencies and skills covered includes, but not limited to, the use of the ecological perspective, developing the social history, problem-solving/critical thinking, the four phases of the Interactional Approach to Helping Model and service planning. These skills are studied in the classroom and made operational via classroom and lab exercises, simulated experiences and external assignments.

    Prerequisite(s): SWK 102  with minimum grade of C and SWK 250  with minimum grade of C and SWK 150  with minimum grade of C (may be taken concurrently) and SWK 265  with minimum grade of C (may be taken concurrently)
  

  • SWK 327 - Social Work Practice with Families Credits: 3

    Offers a skills foundation for generalist practice with families. As mediators with families, students learn intervention skills which enable development of family in environment processes for improving social functioning.

    Prerequisite(s): SWK 270  with minimum grade of C
  

  • SWK 340 - Assessing Organizations and Communities in Society Credits: 3

    Examines human behavior concepts in organization and community systems. Builds upon the ecological/system?s framework introduced in SWK 250  to extend this approach to larger systems in the social environment context. Considers the implications of system resources and configuration for meeting human needs. The role and function of generalist social workers to understand and advocate for system development and change is emphasized. Requires a group service learning project.

    Prerequisite(s): SWK 250  with minimum grade of C and SWK 360  with minimum grade of C
  

  • SWK 347 - Special Fields of Social Work: Behavioral Health Credits: 3

    Extends and elaborates the generalist approach to social work practice to a specific field of practice. The special field is studied through the examination of curricular areas: human behavior, practice, policy and services, research and special populations. Special field courses include, but are not limited to: Behavioral Health (SWK347), Substance Abuse (SWK 348 ), Aging (SWK 351 ), Developmental Disabilities (SWK 356 ), Health Care (SWK 357 ), Schools (SWK 358 ), and Violence in Interpersonal Relationships (SWK 359 ).

    Prerequisite(s): SWK 270  with minimum grade of C
  

  • SWK 348 - Special Fields of Social Work: Substance Abuse Credits: 3

    Extends and elaborates the generalist approach to social work practice to a specific field of practice. The special field is studied through the examination of curricular areas: human behavior, practice, policy and services, research and special populations. Special field courses include, but are not limited to: Behavioral Health (SWK 347 ), Substance Abuse (SWK348), Aging (SWK 351 ), Developmental Disabilities (SWK 356 ), Health Care (SWK 357 ), Schools (SWK 358 ), and Violence in Interpersonal Relationships (SWK 359 ).

    Prerequisite(s): SWK 270  with minimum grade of C
  

  • SWK 351 - Social Work Elective: Aging Credits: 3

    This course introduces students to the roles, and functions, of 21st Century direct-practice, generalist social workers in the field of gerontology and the sub-fields of social gerontology and gerontological social work and to begin to prepare students for the issues, challenges and opportunities they will experience in the field of practice with older persons. This course introduces students to the social, psychological, biological, economic, cultural and spiritual factors that impact older persons and will also offer students the opportunity to become acquainted with current social work research and gerontological issues in social work practice with older persons.

    Prerequisite(s): Social Work prerequiste: SWK 270  with minimum grade of C. Gerontology minor prerequisite: GRN 100   .
  

  • SWK 356 - Social Work Elective: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Credits: 3

    This course introduces students to various practice settings in which they work with clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities of different age groups. Students gain knowledge about the medical, social, economic and political factors that impact the quality of life of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquire competencies in various roles played by helping professionals in the context of the service provision.

    Prerequisite(s): Social Work prerequiste: SWK 270  with minimum grade of C. Disability Studies minor prerequisite: DS 100   . Gerontology minor prerequisite: GRN 100   .
  

  • SWK 357 - Special Fields of Social Work: Health Care Credits: 3

    Extends and elaborates the generalist approach to social work practice to a specific field of practice. The special field is studied through the examination of curricular areas: human behavior, practice, policy and services, research and special populations. Special field courses include, but are not limited to: Behavioral Health (SWK 347 ), Substance Abuse (SWK 348 ), Aging (SWK 351 ), Developmental Disabilities (SWK 356 ), Health Care (SWK357), Schools (SWK 358 ), and Violence in Interpersonal Relationships (SWK 359 ).

    Prerequisite(s): SWK 270  with minimum grade of C
  

  • SWK 358 - Special Fields of Social Work: Schools Credits: 3

    Extends and elaborates the generalist approach to social work practice to a specific field of practice. The special field is studied through the examination of curricular areas: human behavior, practice, policy and services, research and special populations. Special field courses include, but are not limited to: Behavioral Health (SWK 347 ), Substance Abuse (SWK 348 ), Aging (SWK 351 ), Developmental Disabilities (SWK 356 ), Health Care (SWK 357 ), Schools (SWK358), and Violence in Interpersonal Relationships (SWK 359 ).

    Prerequisite(s): SWK 270  with minimum grade of C
  

  • SWK 359 - Social Work Elective: Violence in Interpersonal Relationships Credits: 3

    This course examines the issues of interpersonal violence from a generalist perspective. In this course, students learn to integrate the social work curriculum components as they apply to interpersonal violence. Our study will include the dynamics of human behavior, the policy and services factors, guidelines for practice principals, and review of the current research findings and trends.

    Prerequisite(s): Social Work major prerequiste: SWK 270  with minimum grade of C. Women’s and Gender Studies minor prerequisite: WST 100   .
  

  • SWK 360 - Research Techniques for Social Workers Credits: 3

    Introduces basic research concepts, procedures for conducting research, and their application to social work practice. Basic knowledge of scientific inquiry, the ethics that guide research, and the roles of social workers as researchers is also covered. Both qualitative and quantitative methods of collecting and analyzing data are given major attention. Students learn the procedure for developing a research proposal.

    Prerequisite(s): SWK 250  with minimum grade of C and MAT 117   (may be taken concurrently)
  

  • SWK 370 - Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities Credits: 3

    Content is an essential, integral part of the generalist approach to social work practice. Extends the generic and direct service generalist frameworks learned in previous classes to practice interventions with organizations and communities, and helps students develop competencies related to engagement, planning, intervention and evaluation through the prevailing social work approaches for organization and community development and change. The theory and skills of these approaches are studied in the classroom and made operational in simulated and service learning experience.

    Prerequisite(s): SWK 270  with minimum grade of C and SWK 340  with minimum grade of C
  

  • SWK 375 - Social Work Skills for Working with Groups Credits: 3

    Expands the assessment and intervention skills learned in SWK 270  to working with groups. Students learn how group theories should inform their development of group leadership skills. Emphasizes the planning, facilitating, and evaluating of groups often used in social work practice. Observation of groups outside of class time is required.

    Prerequisite(s): SWK 270  with minimum grade of C
  

  • SWK 383 - Selected Topics in Social Welfare Credits: 1-3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
  

  • SWK 384 - Selected Topics in Social Work Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
  

  • SWK 385 - Selected Topics in Social Work Credits: 1

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
  

  • SWK 388 - Preparation for Practicum Credits: 1

    Explores some professional aspects of social work. Combines new and practical information to help bridge the gap between the classroom and the field practicum experience. Offers seminars and individual consultation about the field practicum process. Includes topics about field work objectives, procedures, and roles and responsibilities of all parties involved. Addresses a wide range of practice issues related to the field practicum. All preliminary procedures for establishment of a field practicum will be met through this course. Required of all social work majors in the semester prior to registering for field practicum.

    Prerequisite(s): SWK 270  with minimum grade of C
  

  • SWK 399 - Independent Study in Social Work Credits: 3

    Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
  

  • SWK 420 - Gender Issues for Helping Professionals Credits: 3

    Examines institutionalized gender socialization, current gender issues and controversies, feminist theory for understanding behavior, and guiding principles and practices for helping professionals. Students encouraged to develop heightened self-awareness about their gender-related attitudes and values for functioning as a helping professional. May be taken for under-graduate or graduate credit.

    Prerequisite(s): SWK 270  with minimum grade of C or junior standing.
    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
  

  • SWK 450 - Social Welfare Policies and Services Credits: 3

    Presents framework for developing and analyzing contemporary social policies and programs. Focuses on current issues and social problems by examining policy and service implications with an emphasis on realistic development and change strategies.

    Prerequisite(s): SWK 270  with minimum grade of C and PLS 100  
    Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
  

  • SWK 460 - Field Work in Social Work I Credits: 6

    Majors in social work must take all of these, (SWK460, SWK 461  & SWK 462 ) concurrently for a total of 15 credit hours. Provides experience in social work practice in a community-based agency under supervision and instruction from agency staff. Involves supporting agency services while further developing and enhancing social work practice skills by supplementing and reinforcing classroom learning. Practicum includes a minimum of 450 clock hours in placement and training. The program competencies and practice behaviors are the evaluation criteria for successful completion of the field work. Students must have earned a C or better in all required social work courses before enrolling.

    Prerequisite(s): Restricted to Social Work majors. SWK 102  with minimum grade of C and SWK 150  with minimum grade of C and SWK 250  with minimum grade of C and SWK 265  with minimum grade of C and SWK 270  with minimum grade of C and SWK 375  with minimum grade of C and SWK 327  with minimum grade of C and SWK 340  with minimum grade of C and SWK 360  with minimum grade of C and SWK 370  with minimum grade of C and SWK 388  with minimum grade of C and SWK 420  with minimum grade of C and SWK 450  with minimum grade of C and (SWK 262  with minimum grade of C or SWK 347  with minimum grade of C or SWK 348  with minimum grade of C or SWK 351  with minimum grade of C or SWK 356  with minimum grade of C or SWK 357  with minimum grade of C or SWK 358  with minimum grade of C or SWK 359  with minimum grade of C)
    Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
  

  • SWK 461 - Field Work in Social Work II Credits: 6

    Majors in social work must take all of these, (SWK 460 , SWK461, SWK 462 ) concurrently for a total of 15 credits. Provides experience in social work practice in a community-based agency under supervision and instruction from agency staff. Involves supporting agency services while further developing and enhancing social work practice skills by supplementing and reinforcing classroom learning. Practicum includes a minimum of 450 clock hours in placement and training. The program competencies and practice behaviors are the evaluation criteria for successful completion of the field work. Students must have earned a C or better in all required social work courses before enrolling.

    Prerequisite(s): Restricted to Social Work majors. SWK 102  with minimum grade of C and SWK 150  with minimum grade of C and SWK 250  with minimum grade of C and SWK 265  with minimum grade of C and SWK 270  with minimum grade of C and SWK 375  with minimum grade of C and SWK 327  with minimum grade of C and SWK 340  with minimum grade of C and SWK 360  with minimum grade of C and SWK 370  with minimum grade of C and SWK 388  with minimum grade of C and SWK 420  with minimum grade of C and SWK 450  with minimum grade of C and (SWK 262  with minimum grade of C or SWK 347  with minimum grade of C or SWK 348  with minimum grade of C or SWK 351  with minimum grade of C or SWK 356  with minimum grade of C or SWK 357  with minimum grade of C or SWK 358  with minimum grade of C or SWK 359  with minimum grade of C)
    Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
  

  • SWK 462 - Seminar in Social Work Methods Credits: 3

    Builds on the field work experience and must be taken concurrently with Field I-II to integrate the concepts and skills of the program for entry-level social work practice. Emphasis on the generalist approach covering the basic elements of assessment and intervention as applied to field learning. In conjunction with the field experience, integrates theory with practice across systems (i.e., individual, family, group organizations and community processes). Major research project required.

    Prerequisite(s): Restricted to Social Work majors. SWK 102  with minimum grade of C and SWK 150  with minimum grade of C and SWK 250  with minimum grade of C and SWK 265  with minimum grade of C and SWK 270  with minimum grade of C and SWK 375  with minimum grade of C) and SWK 327  with minimum grade of C and SWK 340  with minimum grade of C and SWK 360  with minimum grade of C and SWK 370  with minimum grade of C and SWK 388  with minimum grade of C and SWK 420  with minimum grade of C and SWK 450  with minimum grade of C and (SWK 262  with minimum grade of C or SWK 347  with minimum grade of C or SWK 348  with minimum grade of C or SWK 351  with minimum grade of C or SWK 356  with minimum grade of C or SWK 357  with minimum grade of C or SWK 358  with minimum grade of C or SWK 359  with minimum grade of C)
    Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
  

  • SWK 490 - Selected Topics in Social Welfare Credits: 1-3

    Provides the opportunity for a range of topics to explore issues and concerns for the helping professions. Designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate students.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
  

  • SWK 491 - Selected Topics in Social Work Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
  

  • SWK 492 - Selected Topics in Social Work Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.

Teacher Education
  

  • TCH 205 - The American School Credits: 3

    Focuses on the contemporary school. Introduces in perspective philosophies, functions, and structures that have shaped American education. Examines present educational practices and conceptions of learning as they relate to changing scientific, social, and technological realities. Studies American youth in relation to the school, the world of work, and contemporary diversity in ethical and aesthetic positions. Some of the most disturbing issues confronting the American school are defined and analyzed.
  

  • TCH 206 - Social Foundations of Middle Level Education Credits: 3

    Middle level teaching candidates will focus on historical and contemporary models of schooling for young adolescents, examining the principles, theories and research underlying the philosophical foundations of developmentally responsive middle schools. Philosophies, functions and structures that shaped the American middle level school and how these organizational components assist in making the young adolescent more successful in a developmentally safe environment will be examined. Theories, principles, and research along with practical approaches in planning, instruction, assessment and student management will be examined, observed, discussed and reflected upon as they relate to the success of young adolescents. This course will require visitation, observations, and participation in local middle level programs. (3 credits: 3 observation hours, 3 assisting hours).
  

  • TCH 207 - Organizational and Psychological Foundations in Secondary Education Credits: 3

    Secondary education teacher candidates require a knowledge base and working understanding of the organizational structure of the high school in that it is central to the daily work of teachers. Students will develop an understanding of the philosophical, historical, and social foundations of the American high school as well as the diverse needs of this population. Furthermore, within this structure, a working knowledge of adolescent development is required for the successful planning and implementation of instruction. This course will also focus on historical and contemporary models of schooling for adolescents; examine the principles, theories and research underlying the developmental needs of secondary students in America including cognitive, social, sexual, emotional and moral development. This course will require visitation, observations, and participation in local secondary school programs. (3 credits: 10 stage one observation hours required as part of the course)
  

  • TCH 250 - Elements of Instruction Credits: 3

    Emphasis on introducing current validated instructional models of teaching, and developing technical skills needed for effective classroom management. The teacher as decision maker and growing professional stressed. Theoretical and practical applications to the classroom presented.
  

  • TCH 251 - Elements of Middle Level Instruction Credits: 3

    Emphasis in this course will be on the understanding and practice of validated instructional models for the use in middle school classrooms. A variety of teaching/learning strategies that consider the developmental characteristics of young adolescents are considered. The implications of the difference in adolescent learning styles, along with the need for differentiation of instruction for ELL students and students with special needs will be explored. The interconnected nature of managing behavior, motivating students, designing activities that are exploratory in nature, the use of multiple instructional strategies, the integration of technology, and the need to meet different kinds of intelligence and higher level thinking will be part of the learning done in this course.

  

  • TCH 255 - Multicultural Issues and Strategies in Basic Education Credits: 3

    Examines topics and methodologies for development of instructional strategies that promote multicultural content with existing curricula. Topics include cross-cultural communication through education, cultural influences in learning, and assessment. Techniques for teaching LEP (Limited English Proficient) and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) students also explored.
  

  • TCH 260 - Educational Psychology Credits: 3

    Focuses upon dynamic learning situations. Alternative theories of the learning process are reviewed with attention given to the application of behavioral and cognitive techniques in the classroom, agency or industrial teaching program. Topics include problem solving and creativity, retention and transfer of knowledge, individual differences and human abilities, and motivational theory.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101  with minimum grade of C or HON 151  with minimum grade of C or PSY 102 with minimum grade of C
  

  • TCH 261 - Adolescent Development and Adolescent Learning Theory Credits: 3

    Introduces prospective teachers to the major theory and learning principles of young adolescent development and the way these research-based concepts can be integrated with the philosophy of middle school education. Participants will examine the intellectual, social, emotional, and moral challenges faced by students in the middle grades. Outcomes include an in-depth exploration of the repertoire of teaching strategies that match the needs and diverse learning styles associated with adolescent development, an understanding of the use of assessment data to drive effective instruction, motivation theory, and principles of effective classroom management. Concurrent with their studies and as part of the requirements for the Professional Core, students will engage in six hours of observation and assisting in the middle grades to apply theory into practice and demonstrate understanding of the principles they have studied.
  

  • TCH 303 - Books and Materials for Children Credits: 3

    Surveys children’s literature and related materials. Evaluation, selection, and use of various materials to meet the curricular and personal needs of children with attention on materials for special groups. Study of the interests of children from preschool age to early adolescence is carried out.
  

  • TCH 321 - Language and Reading in the Elementary School Credits: 3

    Designed to explore the curriculum in language arts to acquaint students with how children learn language and to identify appropriate strategies and materials for use in teaching oral and written language in its many forms. Classroom participation on an assigned basis.
  

  • TCH 322 - Teaching Middle Level Language Arts Credits: 3

    Emphasizes content knowledge and pedagogical skills associated with teaching reading and writing to learners in grades four to eight. Focuses on reading comprehension in content area reading, as well as three types of writing are the curricular basis for this course. Outlines systematic and developmental instructional and assessment methods, including a conference approach to assessing readers and writers. The Pennsylvania Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking Standards are used to develop and implement lesson plans during a field component.

    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Professional Semester, completion of appropriate Praxis exams, all English general education courses completed.
  

  • TCH 341 - Mathematics in the Elementary School Credits: 3

    Acquaints students with the characteristics of a modern program in elementary mathematics. Emphasis on the structure of our system of numeration, learning by discovery, and provision for the great range of ability in a class. Students are alerted to ways in which conventional arithmetic may be greatly enriched and strengthened by applying the basic laws, principles and set terminology clearly defined and effectively used in modern mathematics. Methods of mathematical thinking as well as the basic concept of mathematics explored. Classroom participation on an assigned basis.
  

  • TCH 342 - Teaching Middle Level Mathematics Credits: 3

    Covers the practical as well as the theoretical concepts of teaching middle level mathematics in grades 4-8. Planning, instruction, assessment and interventions will be aligned with the standards for PA Curriculum, the standards advocated by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and the National Middle School Association (NMSA). Planning curriculum, practicing instruction, planning assessments and interventions that are connected to local, state, and national standards will be done. The relevance of mathematics for middle level students will be attained by connecting the math curriculum to students’ ideas, interests, and real life experiences while also connecting the various curriculum content areas within the field of mathematics. Integration of technology, appropriate and varied assessment techniques, strategies for intervention of unsuccessful students, record keeping, and parent communication related to the subject content and student progress will be discussed. Field hours required (two days per week and full time for three successive weeks.

    Prerequisite(s): Requires acceptance into Professional Seminar Semester.
  

  • TCH 345 - Assessment and Evaluation Strategies Credits: 3

    Explores concepts of assessment in all areas of teaching. Specifically focuses on assessment of language/communication skills as a basis for an understanding of diagnostic processes.
  

  • TCH 346 - Science in the Elementary School Credits: 3

    Introduces prospective teachers to the organization of science in the elementary schools, strategies and methods of science teaching, evaluation methods, acquisition and use of materials, and planning lessons. Students will have first-hand experience with new curricula, textbooks, and environmental issues. Emphasis on selection and use of activities to promote learning of science concepts, processes and attitudes. Classroom participation on an assigned basis.
  

  • TCH 347 - Social Studies in the Elementary School Credits: 3

    Surveys contemporary and traditional teaching methods and strategies as they relate to the various social sciences. Stresses the incorporation and evaluation of a rich variety of instructional materials that can be utilized in unit teaching. Includes ways of individualizing a social studies program as well as small group instruction. Explores current topics including cultural diversity, values, career education, environmental education, and consumer education. Classroom participation on an assigned basis.
  

  • TCH 348 - Teaching Middle Level Social Studies Credits: 3

    Social Studies in 4-8 grades is an integrated field of social sciences which encompasses geography, history, civics/government, economics, and other social science areas to prepare students with knowledge, skills, values, and citizenship in a democracy. It explores social studies’ teaching goals, content, strategies and assessments as they are aligned with PA Geography, History, Economics, and Civic and Government Standards (PA Curriculum), National Council of Social Studies Standards (NCSS), National Education Technology Standards (NETS), Shippensburg University’s Conceptual Framework Standards for Those Preparing to Teach, Lead and Counsel (PA-SUCOE-CF), and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) Standards. It surveys contemporary and traditional social studies teaching methods and emphasizes strategies that are appropriate for teaching 4-8 graders in the information age. Among teaching and assessment strategies explored are technology integration, interventions for students with special needs, data based analyses, portfolio assessment, and effective communications among stake holders. This course requires a 5-week field experience with 2 days each week at the beginning and 3 successive weeks at the end.

    Prerequisite(s): Requires acceptance into Professional Semester, completion of appropriate Praxis exams, and all social studies general education courses completed.
  

  • TCH 366 - Teaching Science at the Middle Level Credits: 3

    Introduces prospective teachers to the organization of middle level science including a wide range of safe and developmentally appropriate teaching strategies and materials (including instructional technology), and to a variety of assessment techniques used in science classrooms. Emphasizes combining candidates’ content knowledge with specific teaching strategies in order to identify and build upon students’ pre- and misconceptions about scientific concepts. Candidates will have opportunities to plan lessons using a variety of science-specific curriculum resources. There is a field component associated with this course.

    Prerequisite(s): Requires acceptance into Professional Semester, completion of appropriate Praxis exams, all science general education courses completed.
  

  • TCH 393 - Selected Topics in Elementary Education Credits: 1-3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
  

  • TCH 395 - Internship Credits: 1

    Opportunity for students to gain practical experience in their chosen career area.
  

  • TCH 399 - Independent Study in Teacher Education Credits: 2

    Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
  

  • TCH 423 - Integrating Literature in Middle Grades Credits: 3

    Focuses on broadening knowledge base and understanding of children’s/young adults’ literature available for use with students in content area study. Literature discussed with exploration of incorporating it into middle level content subjects and using it as a tool to enhance literacy and content learning.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
  

  • TCH 445 - Strategies for Effective Classroom Management Credits: 3

    Presents historical perspective of past practices in classroom management strategies, including discipline techniques. Relates current school law to what is legal for teachers in managing classrooms. Surveys current theories and programs regarding classroom and time management strategies. Provides practical suggestions based upon research findings as to how to more effectively and efficiently develop a proactive environment conducive to instruction. Explores multicultural settings and inclusion dynamics as they relate to classroom management strategies.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
  

  • TCH 490 - Selected Topics in Teacher Education Credits: 1-3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
  

  • TCH 491 - Selected Topics in Teacher Education Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
  

  • TCH 492 - Selected Topics in Teacher Education Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
  

  • TCH 493 - Selected Topics in Teacher Education Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
  

  • TCH 494 - Selected Topics in Teacher Education Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
  

  • TCH 495 - Selected Topics in Teacher Education Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
  

  • TCH 496 - Selected Topics in Teacher Education Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
  

  • TCH 497 - Selected Topics in Teacher Education Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
  

  • TCH 498 - Selected Topics in Teacher Education Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
  

  • TCH 499 - Selected Topics in Teacher Education Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.

Theatre Arts
  

  • THE 121 - Introduction to the Theatre Credits: 3

    Introduces theatre as an art form. Designed to stimulate a taste for theatre, improve standards for critical judgment, consider theatre’s relation to allied arts, and provide an understanding of the part it plays in the social and cultural development of civilization.

    Category: Cat B - Humanities
  

  • THE 122 - Acting I: Fundamentals of Acting Credits: 3

    Provides an introductory experience to acting through the use of structured improvisation. Students will be conversant with the use of given circumstances and independent activity. Students will gain experience with the use of repetition exercises as well as the analytical tools of identifying tasks and shaping actions. The semester will culminate with the performance of a scripted scene.
  

  • THE 190 - General Education Special Topics Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.

    Category: Cat B - Humanities
  

  • THE 222 - Acting II: Scene Study and Analysis Credits: 3

    Designed as an intermediate acting course, Acting II focuses on the analysis of dramatic literature and the preparation and presentation of scenes from the modern and contemporary repertoire. Monologue and resume preparation will be included in an adjudicated audition presentation at the end of the semester. Success with the course requires a considerable commitment to independent and partnered rehearsal time.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 122   or permission of instructor.
  

  • THE 229 - Introduction to Technical Production Credits: 3

    Introductory course in technical theatre. Areas of study include stagecraft, scenery design, and basic lighting design. Students also expected to engage in technical laboratory work as part of supervised extracurricular activity functioning at the time. Such involvement considered as part of the student’s grade.
  

  • THE 322 - Voice and Movement for the Stage Credits: 3

    Aimed as a theatre skills class for expanding verbal and physical expressivity. One half of the semester digs into vocal production, articulation and the conventions of standardized, American speech. The movement component examines techniques that encourage physical neutrality and plasticity. Class assignments are designed to provide a language and movement based approach to creating or interpreting performance material. Success with the course requires a considerable commitment to independent and partnered rehearsal time.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 122  or THE 222  
  

  • THE 323 - Children’s Theatre Credits: 3

    The student will have the opportunity for guided practice and instruction in creating children’s theatre. The class is ideal for education majors intending on using theatre in the classroom. Each student will have the opportunity to perform as an actor and create costumes/props for a final public performance. The class emphasizes perfecting ensemble skills: creativity, rehearsal techniques, and adhering to production deadlines.

    Prerequisite(s): Requires permission of instructor to enroll.
  

  • THE 324 - Theatre Practicum Credits: 3

    Requires the theatre student to perform and to supervise work production areas done in conjunction with supervised campus theatre activities or with approved off-campus extracurricular activities. For each area completed the student is graded for one credit hour. Areas in which the student may engage are: directing, multimedia presentation, set construction, costume design or construction, set design, lighting, sound, front of house, theatre management, stage manager, assistant to the director, or acting.
  

  • THE 327 - Costumes and Make-Up Credits: 3

    Examines clothing history with emphasis on periods most useful to contemporary theatrical production [i.e. classical, medieval, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries] Implications regarding trends in the morality, social values and psychology of the dress will be generated to establish a fundamental basis for theatrical design. The analysis of dramatic literature and the application of visual elements in design will assist students in preparing a visual representation for a theatrical design.
  

  • THE 329 - Theatre History Credits: 3

    Survey of the history of the theatre from its roots to current times. Investigates the origins of theatre in ancient religions, the evolution of performance spaces, the development of drama, and the changing styles of performance, as well as relationships between these facets.
  

  • THE 393 - Selected Topics in Theater Arts Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
  

  • THE 395 - Theatre Internship Credits: 3

    A one semester, full or part-time position in a theatre related work environment. Work content is arranged and approved by the department, the departmental chair and the dean’s office in advance. A faculty supervisor will act as a liaison between the place of employment and the student intern. On-site visits by the faculty supervisor are a part of the evaluation process.
  

  • THE 396 - Theater Internship II Credits: 3

    A one semester, full or part-time position in a theatre related work environment. Work content is arranged and approved by the department, the departmental chair and the dean’s office in advance. A faculty supervisor will act as a liaison between the place of employment and the student intern. On-site visits by the faculty supervisor a part of the evaluation process.
  

  • THE 490 - Selected Topics in Theatre Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental interest not covered by regular course offerings.

    Prerequisite(s): Requires permission of instructor to enroll.
    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
  

  • THE 491 - Selected Topics in Theater Arts Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.

Women’s & Gender Studies
  

  • WST 100 - Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies Credits: 3

    This course explores the key issues in Women’s and Gender Studies scholarship, including the history of feminism in the U.S. as well as contemporary concerns facing women’s lives. Topics include how gender operates in institutional and cultural contexts; how gender intersects with race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, and other categories of human difference; and how the critical analysis of these categories impacts our understanding of our world. Course fulfills the university’s diversity requirement.

    Category: Cat E - Soc and Behav Sciences
  

  • WST 190 - General Education Special Topics Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.

    Category: Cat E - Soc and Behav Sciences
  

  • WST 200 - Independent Study in Women’s and Gender Studies Credits: 3

    Independent study project must have approval of the director of the Women’s and Gender Studies minor.
  

  • WST 300 - Seminar in Women’s and Gender Studies Credits: 3

    Capstone seminar for students enrolled in the Women’s and Gender Studies Minor. This course will explore women’s and gender issues worldwide, with topics that may include workplace and family, reproductive rights, sexuality and gender identities, international human rights, economic development, globalization, and more. We will focus on two interconnected strands, feminist activism and feminist theory, paying special attention to the ways that the practice of feminism informs theory, and vice versa. Extensive research, writing, discussion, and in-class presentations are required.

    Prerequisite(s): (WST 100   or HON 102   ) and 6 elective hours in Women’s and Gender Studies) or permission of instructor.
  

  • WST 390 - Internship in Women’s and Gender Studies Credits: 3-6

    Internship must be approved by both the student’s major department and the Women’s and Gender Studies Minor director.
 

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