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SOC 435 - Gender, Organizations, and Leadership Credits: 3
Examines the dynamics of gender and leadership in broader social contexts with particular focus on organizational settings. Focuses on the larger realm of women and men working, together or otherwise, in leader-follower situations framed by organizational constraints and concerns. The course examines a wide range of survey data and literature on gender and leadership.” Students will learn how to promote a workplace culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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SOC 440 - Global Leadership for Global Society Credits: 3
xamines leadership across the social settings and organizational cultures embedded in differing global perspectives on leadership. Many organizations in a variety of social settings and cultural contexts have developed formal leadership expectations in response to emerging global issues. Students will analyze leadership perspectives seen at the organizational, institutional, and social structural level beyond US borders and come to understand how the discipline of leadership in social and organizational settings requires a multi-faceted approach.
Prerequisite(s): INT 200
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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SOC 445 - Sexuality and Sexual Orientation: A Social Approach Credits: 3
Examines the interrelationship of sexuality and the broader social structure in a variety of settings. Analyzes some of the critical theory on gender and sexuality and applies the lessons learned to issues such as the globalization of sexuality, transgendered and intersexed individuals, sexual exploitation, and sex trafficking. Intentionally not a course on just sexual orientation; also examines the specific issues, opportunities and threats surrounding the social experiences of G/L/B/T/Q and their allies. Students work together to develop better strategies for female/male sexuality and sexual interaction.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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SOC 490 - Selected Topics in Sociology 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.
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Spanish |
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SPN 101 - Beginning Spanish I Credits: 3
Designed for students who have never studied the language before. Both textbook and authentic materials used to enable students to express themselves on personalized topics.
Category: Interconnections - F
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SPN 102 - Beginning Spanish II Credits: 3
Continuation of SPN 101 . Both textbook and authentic materials used to enable students to express themselves on a variety of topics concerning self, family and friends.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 101 or departmental placement.
Category: Interconnections - F
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SPN 103 - Intermediate Spanish Credits: 3
Continuation of SPN 102 . Both textbook and authentic materials used to enable students to express themselves on a variety of topics concerning self, family, friends, and their communities. Reading, writing, listening, and speaking combined to explore the history, geography, music, arts, and film of Hispanic society.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 102 or departmental placement
Category: Interconnections - F
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SPN 150 - Spanish Civilization and Culture Credits: 3
This course focuses on different historical, social and artistic aspects of Spain and several Latin American countries. The course requires completing several readings and active participation in discussions about historical and literary texts, along with appreciation of different forms of art (paintings, movies, dances) from the regions mentioned above. This course only counts as General Education (Category B) or as a free elective. It is completely taught in English.
Category: Interconnections - D
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SPN 152 - Latino Literature Credits: 3
Study of important texts by Latinos of Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Dominican descent living in the U.S. Emphasis on the historical, political and social context of literary works. Taught in English.
Category: Creativity & Expression - L
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SPN 153 - Latino Pop Culture Credits: 3
A Latino culture course for non-Spanish majors. It addresses a series of topics pertaining to contemporary products, practices and perspectives within the Latino pop culture. The course will focus on the exploration of written and audio-visual texts to draw conclusions on the characteristics and customs of the Latino people living in the USA and in Latino America.
Category: Interconnections - G
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SPN 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
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SPN 202 - Intermediate Conversation Credits: 3
This course offers conversational activities that will prepare the students to interact in social situations and to handle simple transactions. The students in this course will be able to ask and answer simple questions demonstrating good control of the language and using communicative strategies. The students will be required to read, to view or to listen to authentic materials and produce oral and short written reports. This course follows the ACTFL proficiency standards and therefore, at the end the students should demonstrate proficiency at the Intermediate-Mid level through an oral interview. This course will be taught in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 103 or departmental placement
Category: Interconnections - F
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SPN 204 - Ideas and Cultures from the Spanish-Speaking World Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to Spanish and Latin American culture that illustrates the richness and diversity of the Hispanic cultural products, practices, and perspectives at various historical points. The students will be required to read authentic materials and produce written and oral reports. This course follows the ACTFL proficiency standards and therefore, at the end the students should demonstrate proficiency at the intermediate mid level. This course will be taught in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 202 (may be taken concurrently) or permission of instructor.
Category: Interconnections - G
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SPN 211 - Intermediate Contextualized Grammar Credits: 3
This course places an emphasis on the development of grammatical concepts through the analysis and interpretation of different authentic texts that will enable the students to use the language in real-life situations. This course follows the ACTFL proficiency standards and therefore, at the end the expected level of proficiency should be at the intermediate high level. This course will be taught in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 204 or permission of instructor.
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SPN 215 - Intermediate Spanish For Heritage and Native Speakers Credits: 3
Spanish 215 is a communicative course, which provides exercises and activities that will enable the heritage and native speakers to learn the foundations of Spanish as a language that they speak in their home and/or community, as their first language (while they have also an important level of fluency in English. We will study the Spanish grammar, linguistic structures, while reading and speaking in Spanish and practicing writing and differentiating between different levels of Spanish. We will also study different texts, movies and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. This course will be offered online.
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to Native and/or Heritage speakers.
Category: Cat B - Humanities
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SPN 302 - Advanced Spanish Conversation Credits: 3
Designed to improve and refine communicative skills, this course emphasizes listening comprehension and fluency in speaking. Provides students the opportunity to practice the language through discussion of topics of interest and exploration of a variety of authentic materials. Spanish 302 prepares students to express opinions and points of view in order to attain the ACTFL proficiency level of Advanced Low. With this goal in mind, this course will also provide exposure to other languages skills important to the development of fluency in speaking. The course is taught in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 202 or SPN 204 or permission of instructor.
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SPN 309 - Spanish Phonetics Credits: 3
Presents practical study of Spanish sounds, aimed to instill proper speech habits. Individual remedial drill on accent, intonation, and stress are conducted along with readings in recent studies of Spanish phonology.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 202 or SPN 204 or permission of instructor.
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SPN 312 - Advanced Contextualized Grammar Credits: 3
Examines in detail the structure of the Spanish language. Extensive oral and written exercises are designed to provide the more advanced student with a mastery of those elements of Spanish which pose the greatest difficulties for the American students.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 204 or SPN 204 or SPN 211 or permission of instructor.
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SPN 313 - Advanced Composition and Stylistics Credits: 3
Designed to refine and perfect the use of the Spanish language through analytical study of stylistics and syntax and through extensive practice and application of these principles in writing.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 202 or SPN 204 or permission of instructor.
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SPN 330 - Spanish for the Professions Credits: 3
Emphasizes communication skills in the daily world of business health professions, social work, and law enforcement. May include a study of the economic and business systems in the Hispanic world and extensive practice in using forms and expressions frequently used in correspondence of above mentioned professions. Content may be adapted to students’ needs.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 202 or SPN 204 or permission of instructor.
Category: Interconnections - F
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SPN 343 - Introduction to Literary Studies Credits: 3
A survey course on the literature of the Spanish-speaking world, from the Middle Ages to the 21st century. Combining lectures and discussions, this course presents Spanish historical and cultural issues as a background to the study of major literary movements and genres.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 202 or SPN 204 or permission of instructor.
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SPN 360 - Masterpieces of Spanish Literature Credits: 3
Designed to read and study in depth selective work of Spanish literature in all genres from the medieval period to the present day framing literature in its social and historical context. Texts will be analyzed considering socio-political and cultural trends dominant at the time the masterpieces were written and published.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 202 or SPN 204 or SPN 343 or SPN 260 or permission of instructor.
Category: Creativity & Expression - L
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SPN 361 - Masterpieces of Spanish-American Literature Credits: 3
Designed to read and study in depth selective works of Spanish-American literature in all genres from the pre-colonial period to the present day framing the works in their social and historical context. The purpose is to do close readings of both the selected texts and the socio-political and other cultural trends that were dominant at the time they were written and published.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 260 or SPN 343
Category: Creativity & Expression - L
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SPN 385 - Aspectos De La Civilización Hispana Credits: 3
This course is designed to critically explore selective topics, historical or political events as well as artistic movements that have assisted in fashioning Hispanic cultures.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 202 or SPN 204 or permission of instructor.
Category: Interconnections - G
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SPN 388 - Spanish Internship I Credits: 3
Contact the department for further information on internships.
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SPN 389 - Spanish Internship II Credits: 3
Contact the department for further information on internships.
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SPN 399 - Independent Study in Spanish Credits: 3
Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
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SPN 400 - Seminar: Advanced Studies in Spanish Language and Literature Credits: 3
Detailed examination of specific aspects of Spanish linguistics, Hispanic literature, history and culture. The seminar may be taken more than once provided that a specific topic is not repeated.
Prerequisite(s): Requires permission of instructor to enroll.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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SPN 401 - Seminar: Advanced Studies in Spanish Language and Literature II Credits: 3
Detailed examination of specific aspects of Spanish linguistics, Hispanic literature, history and culture. The seminar may be taken more than once provided that a specific topic is not repeated.
Prerequisite(s): Requires permission of instructor to enroll.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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SPN 406 - Seminar: Advanced Studies in Spanish Language and Literature Credits: 3
Detailed examination of specific aspects of Spanish linguistics, Hispanic literature, history and culture. The seminar may be taken more than once provided that a specific topic is not repeated.
Prerequisite(s): Requires permission of instructor to enroll.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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SPN 410 - Internship for Students of Spanish Credits: 1
Contact the department for further information on internships.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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SPN 420 - Theory and Practice of Translation Credits: 3
Introduces various types and tools of oral and written translation and provides extensive practice in translating in professional contexts (such as business, education, criminal justice, medicine and international politics) and in translating works of literature. A theoretical approach to the problems of translation is also applied.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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SPN 425 - Advanced Oral Interpreting Credits: 3
Exercises in oral interpreting in situations related to international politics, business, journalism, health care, education, and social work. Students will practice translating from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish, both in-person and via recording.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 302 with minimum grade of C or permission of instructor.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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SPN 490 - Selected Topics in Spanish 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.
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SPN 491 - Selected Topics in Spanish 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.
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SPN 492 - Selected Topics in Spanish 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.
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SPN 493 - Selected Topics in Spanish 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.
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SPN 494 - Selected Topics in Spanish 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.
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SPN 495 - Selected Topics in Spanish 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.
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Software Engineering |
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SWE 100 - Intro to Software Engineering Credits: 4
An introduction to computer programming and software engineering. Students will complete several programs with an emphasis placed on good software engineering principles and development of good programming skills. Topics include: fundamental programming techniques including algorithm design, documentation, style, and debugging; fundamental program constructs including simple data types, and control structures; fundamental object oriented techniques including classes, abstraction, polymorphism, and inheritance; and fundamental software engineering principles.
Prerequisite(s): Math Level 4 or better
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SWE 101 - Introduction to Java Credits: 1
This course is designed to introduce the Java programming language to students who have learned other languages, such as C, C++, or Python. Students completing this course will learn about the Java language, the virtual machine, object oriented programming techniques, and test-driven development. Students who have taken SWE 100 cannot take this course for credit.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 120 with a C or better OR CSC 111 with a C or better
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SWE 200 - Design Patterns Credits: 4
Provides an advanced study of the concepts of object-oriented programming, with an emphasis on applying those concepts to software development. Many object design patters have emerged as proven ways to structure object-oriented solutions to a wide range of key problems. This course provides hands-on experience with using object design patterns to solve a number of problems that recur in computer science. Students will develop a number of medium to large programs individually.
Prerequisite(s): (CSC 110 OR SWE 100 OR SWE 101 ) AND (CSC 111 OR ENGR 120 ) with minimum grade of C
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SWE 300 - Crafting Quality Code Credits: 4
This course will explore the differences between code that works and good code. This will include: designing during development, characteristics of interfaces, naming conventions, defensive programming, selecting data types, organizing code, controlling loops, unusual control structures, table driven methods. Students will explore open source projects to practice evaluating the quality of code.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 120 or CSC 111 and SWE 100 , CSC 110 or SWE 101 with minimum grade of C or department approval.
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SWE 305 - Functional Data Structures Credits: 4
Immutable data structures make modern software safer and more scalable. In this course, students will learn the functional programming paradigm and how it yields immutable data structures. The data structures covered include lists, trees, and priority queues. Students will learn the operations on the data structures and understand their time complexity. Student will also apply functional solutions to real world problems such as implementing the Game of Life, Tic-Tac-Toe, and solving the Countdown Problem.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 120 or CSC 111 with minimum grade of C and MAT 225 with minimum grade of C.
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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 471 with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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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 471 with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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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 400 with minimum grade of C.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
Category: Interconnections - D
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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 .
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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 .
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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
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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 .
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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 (may be taken concurrently) and MAT 117B (may be taken concurrently) or MAT 117A (may be taken concurrently)
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TCH 395 - Internship Credits: 1
Opportunity for students to gain practical experience in their chosen career area.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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