Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013
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- Department of Middle Grades Secondary and Special Education
- Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education with a concentration in Language Arts
- Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education with a concentration in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education with a concentration in Science
- Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades with a concentration in Social Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education
- Minor in Health
- Middle Grades, Secondary and Specialized Subjects Course Descriptions
Course Descriptions
All course descriptions carry behind the name and number a parenthesis ( ) indicating the credit hours, lecture hours, and the lab hours per week. For example: NSCI 110 (4-3-2). The first number in the parenthesis indicates the credit value of the course (4); the second number indicates the number of lecture hours (3) per week; and the third number indicates the number of lab hours per week (2).
Middle Grades Secondary and Specialized Subjects
EDMG 400 (3-3-0)
The Middle School:
An introduction to the basic principles, policies, and philosophies that undergird middle school education in the United States. |
EDMG 433 (3-3-0)
Methods and Materials of Teaching Mathematics in the Middle Grades:
An introduction to the knowledge base, teaching strategies, materials, and resources basic to middle grades mathematics education. |
EDMG 461 (3-3-0)
Methods and Materials of Teaching Language Arts in the Middle Grades:
An introduction to the teaching strategies, resources, and materials basic to middle grades (6-9) education. |
EDMG 462 (3-3-0)
Methods and Materials of Teaching Social Science in the Middle Grades:
An introduction to the knowledge base, teaching strategies, resources and materials basic to middle grades social studies education. |
EDMG 463 (3-3-0)
Methods and Materials of Teaching Science in the Middle Grades:
A brief review of the scientific principles, laws, and concepts prescribed in the knowledge base for teachers of science in the middle grades (6-9), with emphasis on science units and lesson planning, laboratory demonstrations, experimental replication, and simulated teaching experiences. |
EDMG 470 (11-0-11)
Student Teaching in the Middle Grades:
An internship in the public middle schools providing prospective education professionals with opportunities to observe professionals in the classroom, to practice teaching under supervision, and to participate in all other activities expected of regular in-service teachers in their role as facilitators of learning. |
EDMG 498 (3-3-0)
Middle Grades Capstone Course:
Provides an opportunity for students to integrate discipline-specific knowledge into a culminating course and also to explore current research topics. Each student will produce an independent work that is supervised by a specialty area faculty member. The course is student centered, self-directed, and allows individual students to pursue focused research. The paper must provide evidence that the student’s research shows depth of content knowledge, integration of cross disciplinary knowledge, the ability to think critically and creatively, and expertise within the subject’s major discipline. Students will make a public presentation of their findings. |
EDUC 210 (3-3-0)
Computers in Education:
An introduction to the computer and its use in facilitating learning, including applications, elementary programming procedures, and available software. (Fall, Spring, Summer). |
EDUC 211 (2-2-0)
Laboratory Experiences in Area Schools:
An introduction to laboratory experiences in area elementary, middle, and secondary schools, providing facilitation opportunities for prospective education professionals to observe student-teacher interactions and to develop an understanding of learning in the school setting. Bi-monthly seminars and workshops, twenty (20) hours of field experience, and thirty (30) hours in the PRAXIS Lab are required. (Fall, Spring). |
EDUC 311 (3-3-0)
Foundations of Multicultural Education and Diversity:
The facilitator of learning will explore the historical development of multicultural education, definitions of multicultural education and diversity concepts, the intercultural conflicts from philosophical cultural differences, and principles guiding multicultural education. (Fall or Spring) |
EDUC 400 (3-3-0)
The Middle School:
An introduction to the basic principles, policies, and philosophies that undergird middle school education in the United States. |
EDUC 433 (3-0-2)
Methods and Materials for Teaching Mathematics in Middle Grades:
An introduction to the knowledge base, teaching strategies, materials, and resources basic to middle grades mathematics education. |
EDUC 440 (3-3-0)
Guidance and Counseling Practicum:
A practicum providing supervised counseling experiences in a true-to-life setting, with emphasis given to practical and applied aspects of counseling and various guidance activities. |
EDUC 450 (2-2-0)
Classroom Management:
An introduction to strategies for facilitating learning through better classroom management, with emphasis on the role of parents in classroom management and on counseling techniques related to management strategies and parenting. (Fall and Spring) |
EDUC 460 (3-3-0)
Methods and Materials in Secondary School Subjects:
A study of the objectives, materials, and teaching procedures designed to facilitate students' learning of secondary school subjects. (Fall, Spring) |
EDUC 461 (3-3-0)
Methods and Materials in Teaching Language Arts:
An introduction to the teaching strategies, resources, and materials basic to middle grades (6-9) education. |
EDUC 462 (3-3-0)
Methods and Materials in Teaching Social Sciences:
An introduction to the knowledge base, teaching strategies, resources and materials basic to middle grades social studies education. |
EDUC 463 (3-3-0)
Methods and Materials in Teaching Science:
A brief review of the scientific principles, laws, and concepts prescribed in the knowledge base for teachers of science in the middle grades (6-9), with emphasis on science units and lesson planning, laboratory demonstrations, experimental replication, and simulated teaching experiences. |
EDUC 480 (11-0-11)
Student Teaching in the Secondary School:
An internship in the public secondary school providing prospective education professionals with opportunities to observe professionals in the classroom, to practice teaching under supervision, and to participate in other activities expected of regular in-service teachers. |
EDUC 490 (1-1-0)
Professional Education Seminar:
A forum for discussions of teaching strategies, methodologies, materials, and experiences observed during the student-teaching experience and of such issues as mainstreaming, multicultural education, use of computers, new trends to facilitate learning in educational settings, and effective resume writing and interviewing techniques. |
HEED 112 (2-2-0)
Health and Wellness:
This course deals with basic concepts of personal and community health in a complex modern society. Sexuality, population planning, mental health, nutrition, fitness, health care delivery system, and diseases of infectious and non-infectious nature are considered. Health behavior and behavior change for quality living for the individual and community are stressed. |
HEED 212 (3-3-0)
Health Promotion and Wellness:
An introduction to health concepts as they relate to the individual, family, and community. Designed to acquaint students with behaviors that promote health and reduce risks to diseases. |
HEED 300 (3-3-0)
Human Sexuality:
A study of concepts and methods for sex education programs, including physiological, social and educational aspects of human sexuality, and emphasizing preparation for teaching about human sexuality in K-12 programs. |
HEED 301 (3-3-0)
Drug Education:
An in-depth study of the use and abuse of legal and illegal drugs, alcohol and tobacco; the psychological and sociological factors associated with drug experimentation and abuse; and the psychosocial and physiological effects of drugs on health and behavior. |
HEED 310 (3-3-0)
Mental and Emotional Health:
A study of the fundamental principles underlying emotional health, including human relationship, stress, social-learning adjustments, personality, and life styles. |
HEED 311 (3-3-0)
Environmental Health:
A study of major areas of environmental health, including the health concerns, problems, and diseases arising from environmental pollutants. |
HEED 320 (2-2-0)
Introduction to Health Education:
This is an introductory course to school health and to community health education. The basic philosophy, principles, and content of health education are discussed as basic background for suggested solutions of health problems. Twelve hours field experience is required. |
HEED 321 (3-3-0)
Health in Early Childhood Education:
An introduction to the principles, content, practices, and procedures basic to health education in early childhood, K-3. |
HEED 322 (3-3-0)
Health in the Intermediate Grades:
An introduction to the principles, content, practices, and procedures basic to health education at the intermediate level. |
HEED 340 (3-3-0)
Organization and Administration of School/Community Health Education:
A study of modern theories and guiding principles in the organization and administration of school-community health education programs, including coverage of such topics as program planning, fiscal management, vital statistics, and laws pertaining to school-community health. |
HEED 372 (3-3-0)
First Aid and Safety Education:
A study of the principles and practices of first aid and safety techniques, with emphasis on emergency procedures and safety-related agencies and their services. Also includes the teaching of first aid and safety K-12. |
HEED 401 (3-3-0)
School Health Program:
A study of the roles of the classroom teacher, the school nurse-teacher, and other related personnel in the development and implementation of a total school health curriculum, including content, methods, and materials appropriate to elementary, intermediate, and secondary levels. |
HEED 410 (3-3-0)
Introduction to Epidemiology:
The principles of epidemiology used in the investigation of each event, such as disease, accidents, and other health-related problems. These principles will be demonstrated by a class project of epidemiologic investigation. An in-depth study of major public health problems, with emphasis on the K-12 classroom teacher as the change agent for a healthier society through health education. |
HEED 411 (3-3-0)
Public Health Problems:
An in-depth study of major public health problems, with emphasis on the K-12 classroom teacher as the change agent for a healthier society through health education. |
HEED 420 (3-3-0)
Nutrition:
An introduction to the principles and concepts of nutrition, with emphasis on the importance of nutrition education for the development of healthy eating habits. |
HEED 421 (3-3-0)
Methods and Materials in Teaching Health K-6:
An introduction to the content, principles, practices, and procedures in health education at the elementary level, with special focus on the role of the teacher in the elementary school health program. |
HEED 431 (3-3-0)
Adapted Physical Education:
A study of principles and methods for adapting health and physical education programs to handicapping conditions. These principles and methods will be demonstrated by evaluations of physical, perceptual-motor and postural fitness levels, and the design, implementation, and evaluation of an active diversified adapted program. A 25 clock hour laboratory experience is required. |
HEED 441 (3-3-0)
Measurement and Evaluation in Health Education:
An introduction of fundamental statistics for measuring and evaluating the effectiveness of health education and community health programs. |
PEDU 100 (1-1-0)
Individual Physical Education Activities:
Special activities designed for students with physical disabilities or verified health problems that prevent their participation in vigorous physical education. |
PEDU 101 (1-2-0)
Swimming (Coed):
An introductory course in the fundamentals of swimming, with instruction provided at the beginning swimmers level of the Red Cross Program. |
PEDU 102 (1-2-0)
Dance:
A course for beginning dancers, emphasizing movement as a medium of expression in the development of dance technique, locomotor skills, and creativity. |
PEDU 103 (1-2-0)
Jogging:
This activity course is designed to improve student understanding of the component parts of fitness (muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and body composition) and their relationship to his/her individual needs. |
PEDU 106 (1-2-0)
Beginning Soccer:
This course is designed to teach students the fundamental skills and strategies of soccer. The students will understand and become familiar with the rules and regulations, consequently enhancing self-confidence and satisfaction in teaching and participating in soccer. |
PEDU 107 (1-2-0)
Weight Training:
This course is designed to familiarize students with weight training and body conditioning. Emphasis will be placed on proper lifting techniques, weight training for conditioning, body building, and power lifting. |
PEDU 110 (1-2-0)
Softball:
The study and practice of the fundamentals of softball, including rules, playing strategies, team offense and defense, and techniques of base running, catching, throwing, and batting. |
PEDU 111 (1-2-0)
Stunts, Tumbling and Trampoline:
The study and practice of fundamentals for performing beginning stunts and tumbling exercises safely and skillfully. |
PEDU 112 (1-2-0)
Golf:
The study and practice of beginning golf, with emphasis on terminology, rules, customary courtesies, and appropriate use of the following clubs: mid-irons, short-irons, putter, and woods. |
PEDU 120 (1-2-0)
Tennis and Badminton:
The study and practice of fundamentals involved in singles and doubles play in tennis and badminton, including rules, techniques, and skills. |
PEDU 121 (1-2-0)
Archery and Table-Tennis:
A practical study of the historical development, rules, techniques, and basic skills of archery and table tennis. |
PEDU 122 (1-2-0)
Volleyball:
A practical study of the fundamentals of volleyball, including the historical development of the game and the rules and techniques of serving, setting, volleying, and scoring basic to playing the game. |
PEDU 130 (1-2-0)
Basketball:
A practical study of the fundamentals of basketball, including the rules and historical development of the game, techniques of passing, dribbling, shooting, and conditioning, playing strategies, and team offense and defense. |
PEDU 131 (3-3-0)
Theory of Physical Education:
A study of the philosophical, historical, biological, sociological, and psychological foundations of physical education. |
PEDU 132 (1-2-0)
Bowling:
A practical study of the rules, performance skills, and techniques for beginning bowling. |
PEDU 140 (1-2-0)
Conditioning Exercise:
A practical study of conditioning exercises, individual and group, for improving health and fitness, posture, and appearance. |
PEDU 141 (1-2-0)
Racquetball:
This course introduces the beginner to the basic skills of racquetball, including scoreboard and backhand drives, grips, footwork, and serves. Safety considerations as well as rules and terminology are covered. Basic strategy is presented involving the return of service, use of ceiling and rear wall, and passing and kill shots. The course prepares the beginner for play in singles, doubles, and cutthroat. |
PEDU 200 (1-2-0)
Swimming I:
A course for physical education majors who already swim, emphasizing the following skills: a fully-coordinated crawl stroke, back stroke, open turn, treading water, surface turns, underwater swimming, back float, and standing front dive. (For physical education majors). |
PEDU 201 (1-2-0)
Swimming II:
A course in swimming emphasizing the following swimming strokes and skills: breast stroke, inverted breast stroke, trudgen crawl, side stroke, American crawl, butterfly, and fundamental diving skills. |
PEDU 202 (2-2-0)
Individual and Dual Sports:
A practical introduction to the individual and dual sports of archery, camping, and indoor and outdoor games, with emphasis on the knowledge base of each sport, teaching techniques and methods, playing strategies, mechanical analyses, and skill development. |
PEDU 204 (3-3-0)
Methods and Materials in Individual and Dual Sports:
A practical introduction to the individual and dual sports of tennis, golf, badminton, archery, camping, and recreating sports with emphasis on the knowledge base of each sport, the methods and techniques of teaching each, playing strategies, mechanical analyses, and skill development. |
PEDU 210 (2-2-0)
Team Sports I: Soccer and Volleyball:
A course in team sports, focusing on development of sport skills in flag/ touch football, volleyball, and soccer. This includes learning techniques for the acquisition and retention of neuromuscular skills. |
PEDU 212 (1-1-0)
Gymnastics and Stunts:
A course in the development of physical coordination, strength, and related teaching techniques through practice sessions on the trampoline, parallel bars, side horse, and mats. |
PEDU 214 (3-3-0)
Methods and Materials in Team Sports:
A course in team sports, focusing on the development of sport skills in track and field, flag/ touch football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, and softball. This course includes the learning of methods and techniques for the acquisition and retention of neuromuscular skills. |
PEDU 290 (2-3-0)
Modern Dance:
A course focusing on the development of kinetic awareness in sequences and movements, with emphasis on a practical knowledge of locomotor and non-locomotor movements related to modern dance basic to enhancing dance techniques, locomotor skills, and creativity. |
PEDU 300 (1-2-0)
Practicum in Phy Education:
A practical course in physical education incorporating supervised experience in the development of teaching skills and leadership abilities appropriate to classroom settings, with emphasis on arranging equipment, organizing groups for skills practice, measuring and marking play areas, and selecting and administering skills tests. |
PEDU 302 (2-2-0)
Motor Learning:
A study of the physiological and psychological variables associated with motor performance and skill acquisition and retention, with special attention to theories and principles of psychomotor skills learning, research studies and relevant issues related to motor learning, and the role of physical movement in the acquisition of knowledge and skills in non-motor subject matter areas. |
PEDU 310 (2-2-0)
Rhythms and Movement Concepts for Physical Education:
A practical study of the rhythmic structures of dance movements and their promotion of motor skill development. The course will also explore the development of physical coordination, strength, and related teaching techniques of floor gymnastics. |
PEDU 311 (3-3-0)
History and Principles:
An introduction to the philosophical, historical, biological, sociological, and psychological foundations of physical education and sports, sports curriculum development, and motor learning theories. |
PEDU 320 (3-3-0)
Methods and Materials of Teaching Health Education and Physical Education:
An introduction to methods and materials basic to elementary school health and physical education programs. |
PEDU 321 (3-3-0)
Early Childhood Physical Education K-6:
An in-depth experience in the teaching of physical education activities to preschool and primary children. |
PEDU 322 (3-3-0)
Physical Education in Middle Grades 6-9:
An introduction to methods and materials basic to developing programs and teaching physical education activities appropriate to children in the Middle Grades. |
PEDU 331 (3-3-0)
Kinesiology:
A study of the musculature and bone structure of the human body and their relationship to physical movement, joint mechanisms, leverage, and muscle actions. |
PEDU 341 (3-2-0)
Basketball Theory:
An exploration of theories of basketball, with additional emphasis on organization and supervision of programs, motivation, evaluation, ethics, philosophy, planning, drills, and offensive and defensive skills. |
PEDU 351 (3-2-0)
Football Theory:
An exploration of theories of football, with additional emphasis on organization and supervision of programs, motivation, evaluation, ethics, philosophy, planning, drills, and offensive and defensive skills. |
PEDU 360 (3-3-0)
Theory and Practice in Elementary Physical Education:
A practical study of the place of physical activities in the total development of elementary age students (K-6), with emphasis on methods and materials for incorporating in the curriculum such activities as movement education, rhythms, mimetics, relays, combatives, selftesting, games of low organization, and singing games. |
PEDU 361 (2-2-0)
Sport Officiating:
A study of the rules and mechanics for officiating at various seasonal sports, with practical experience in officiating at university intramural programs and in observing and evaluating officials in regularly scheduled contests. |
PEDU 362 (3-3-0)
Lifesaving and Water Instruction:
A course to provide students with the knowledge and skills to save their own lives or the life of another in the event of an emergency. Major emphasis will be placed on personal safety, self rescue, rescue training skills, and back injury problems. Instruction and participation in swimming for the development of advanced skills and techniques will include methods and materials for teaching all levels of swimming. |
PEDU 411 (3-3-0)
Organization and Administration of Health and Physical Education:
A study of the organization and administration of programs in health and physical education, including such topics as philosophy, program planning, course evaluation, staffing, facilities and equipment management, athletic activities, budgeting and finance, and public relations. |
PEDU 421 (3-3-0)
Measurement and Evaluation:
A study of measurement and evaluation in health and physical education, including the selection and administration of appropriate tests and the use of fundamental statistical procedures to calculate and interpret results. |
PEDU 431 (3-3-0)
Adapted Physical Education:
A study of principles and methods for adapting health and physical education programs to handicapping conditions. These principles and methods will be demonstrated by evaluations of physical, perceptual motor, and postural fitness levels, and the design, implementation, and evaluation of an active diversified adapted program. A 25 clock hour laboratory experience is required. |
PEDU 440 (3-3-0)
Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Physical Education:
A study of and an introduction to measurement and evaluation in health and physical education, including the selection and administration of appropriate tests and the use of fundamental statistical procedures to calculate and interpret results. |
PEDU 442 (3-3-0)
Modern Dance Theory:
A course incorporating the analysis and practice of skills, the exercise of creative processes, and the acquisition of knowledge involved in modern dance. |
PEDU 450 (4-4-0)
Physiology of Exercise and Kinesiology:
This course explores the study of the musculature and bone structure of the human body and their relationship to physical movement, joint mechanisms, leverages and muscle action. This course will also emphasize the physiological effect of exercise on the various body systems with emphasis on the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. The use of laboratory techniques in monitoring physiological parameters will also be visited. |
PEDU 452 (3-3-0)
The Intramural Sports Program:
A practical study of the organization and administration of public and collegiate sports programs. |
PEDU 460 (3-3-0)
Methods and Materials in Physical Education K-12:
A course for physical education majors emphasizing the importance of physical activity in the total development of the elementary and secondary student, with attention to the methods and materials, objectives and characteristics of activities appropriate to students in grades K-12, and to techniques for evaluating movement, locomotor, and non-locomotor skills. |
PEDU 462 (3-3-0)
Physiology of Exercise:
A study of the physiological effects of exercise on the various body systems, with emphasis on the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems, and on laboratory techniques for monitoring physiological parameters. |
PEDU 463 (3-3-0)
Athletic Injuries:
A practical study of the principles and applications basic to the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. |
PEDU 471 (3-33-0)
Research Methodology:
A critical analysis and investigation of the current research methods applicable to health and physical education and the changing academic climate. |
PEDU 472 (3-3-0)
Sports in Contemporary American Society:
An interdisciplinary course introducing the social, economic, ethical, moral, and recreational aspects of sports in contemporary society, with special examination of such topics as aggression in sports, the roles of blacks and women in sports, exploitation in sports, and the entertainment value of sports. |
PEDU 482 (3-3-0)
Psychology of Coaching:
A practical study of problems specifically related to coaching, such as recruiting, acquiring a thorough grounding in game rules and playing techniques, organizing practices, and side-line coaching. |
PEDU 483 (3-3-0)
Supervision of Health and Physical Education:
An analysis of current supervisory practices relative to physical education programs in city, county, and state school systems, with emphasis on program planning, fiscal management, and laws pertaining to the conduct of health and physical education programs. |
PEDU 492 (3-3-0)
Wrestling:
A course focusing on the basic skills, tactics, strategies, rules and regulations involved in wrestling. |
RECR 203 (3-3-0)
Introduction To Community Recreation:
A study of the historical, physiological, social, economic, and philosophical foundations of recreation, with emphasis on the theories, objectives, and principles of public, private and commercial recreation programs. |
SPED 320 (3-3-0)
Education of the Exceptional Child:
A survey of the abilities and disabilities and the inter-and intra-individual differences of exceptional children, with emphasis on the impact of educational and psychological handicaps and needs of exceptional children as well as on plans and education programs to facilitate the learning of the exceptional child. |
SPED 410 (3-3-0)
Classroom Management Strategies for Exceptional Children:
A practical course in the theories and applications of disciplinary practice suitable to exceptional children, with emphasis on the developmental stages of discipline, on the development of the teacher as an effective communicator and problem-solver, and on the implementation of appropriate strategies of classroom management. |
SPED 460 (3-2-1)
Diagnosis and Evaluation of Exceptional Children:
A survey of the major tests and inventories used in evaluating exceptional children, focusing on broad developmental and interactional types of measurement, basic statistical concepts, the interpretation of scores and the relationship between information gained from tests and inventories and classroom diagnostics-prescriptive procedures. |
SPED 465 (3-3-0)
Meeting the Instructional Needs of Students with Disabilities:
This course presents research-validated methods, techniques, and procedures for teaching students with mild to moderate high incidence disabilities in today's inclusive settings, including such methods as use of learning strategies, scaffolded instruction, direct instruction, peer and cooperative learning, and content enhancements. |
SPED 470 (6-0-6)
Student Teaching in Exceptional Education:
This is a supervised basic field experience course requiring a concentrated significant teaching experience in an exceptional children's educational setting with one or more types of Specialty Area students. Offered for variable credits (3-6 credits). For most students, the course is six semester-hour credits and requires ten weeks, 300 clock hours of field experience. Students who are already certified in exceptional children should take a three semester-hour non-student teaching field experience. Students who are already certified in a non-exceptional children’s area should take a six semester-hour non-student teaching field experience. Students who are currently lateral entry in Special Education should take a three-semester hour non-student teaching field experience. |
SPED 480 (3-3-0)
Seminar II Exceptional Student Field Experience:
A clinical field experience with an accompanying seminar for teachers of exceptional students, including observations and tutoring as well as discussions of current issues, problems, and questions related to exceptional students. |