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CHEM 102 - General Chemistry II
A continuation of CHEM 101 with equilibrium and its many modifications being a central topic. Specific topics include crystal structure, kinetics, equilibrium constants, LeChatelier’s principle, solubility product constants, spontaneity, and electrochemistry. The laboratory emphasizes data collection and analysis. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101 , MATH 133
Credits: 4 hours (Spring)
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CHEM 275 - Organic Chemistry I
Includes a systematic study of structure and bonding; acids and bases; alkanes and cycloalkanes and the stereochemistry; organic reactions including the alkenes and alkynes and the alkyl halides. The laboratory includes the development of techniques for use in the organic laboratory and the synthesis of organic compounds. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 102
Credits: 4 hours (Fall)
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CHEM 276 - Organic Chemistry II
Includes a systematic study of the various aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and their derivatives with emphasis on modern theories of structure and reactivity. Students are introduced to the use of polarimetry, infrared spectroscopy and proton nuclear magnetic residence. The laboratory includes the synthesis, purification, and identification of organic compounds. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 275
Credits: 4 hours (Spring)
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CHEM 325 - Introduction to Biochemistry
A study of the behavior of organic molecules which are significant in biological systems; structure-property relationships within the biochemical system are emphasized. Topics in biotechnology are included in both the lecture and laboratory. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 275
Credits: 4 hours (Spring)
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CHEM 460 - Chemical Analysis
A study of analytical methods using conventional and contemporary approaches. Systems studied will often include current environmental issues. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 102 , MATH 133
Credits: 4 hours (Summer)
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CHEM 493 - Cooperative Internship Experience
This is a faculty supervised science related work experience in an off campus situation. The work experience must be a minimum of 200 hours. This course can be used to satisfy the senior capstone requirement if the student also completes CHEM 494 . See the Departmental Internship Manual for information and details.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of Advisor, Departmental Chairperson, and cooperating Organization
Credits: 2 hours
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CHEM 494 - Cooperative Internship Presentation
This is the on-campus portion of the cooperative internship experience (CHEM 493 ). The course requires oral and written reports summarizing the off-campus experience. See the Departmental Internship Manual for information and details.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 493
Credits: 2 hours
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Communication |
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COMM 101 - Public Speaking
The preparation, organization, and delivery of various types of speeches in a variety of speech situations.
Prereq/Corequisites: Junior standing
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM 201 - Voice and Articulation
The development of a pleasing and effective voice; improvement of articulation; phonetics.
Credits: 3 hours (Every other Spring)
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Criminal Justice |
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CJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
A Survey of the criminal justice system with emphasis on police, prosecution, corrections, and social reaction to offenders. Retribution, rehabilitation, deterrence and incapacitation serve as frames of reference.
Credits: 3 hours (Fall)
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CJ 102 - Theories of Corrections
An analysis of the American correctional system emphasizing prison, probation, parole, and community based corrections; theories of punishment/rehabilitation; the prison and social system.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101
Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
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CJ 104 - Principles of Law Enforcement
The development of law enforcement from the earliest recorded periods of law enforcement history to the present day. It will explain the organizational structure and jurisdictions of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, and will examine the roles of the law enforcement personnel.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101
Credits: 3 hours (Fall)
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CJ 105 - Theories of Criminology
A history of criminological theories, contemporary and classical theories of crime. Attention to social, cultural and psychological perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101
Credits: 3 hours (Fall)
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CJ 202 - Criminal Law
An introduction to criminal law, its common law origins, basic concepts and application in legal proceedings.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 , CJ 104 , and CJ 105
Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
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CJ 204 - American Judicial System
An examination of the American court system. Topics include: the structure of the judicial system, the influence of sociological and psychological factors on judicial behavior and the nature and impact of the judicial decision-making process.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 , CJ 104 , and CJ 105
Credits: 3 hours (Fall)
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CJ 210 - Police-Community Relations
A study of the numerous and complex interrelationship between the community and the police as the two factions strive to combat criminal behavior.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 and CJ 104
Credits: 3 hours (Every other Spring)
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CJ 211 - Criminal Procedures
An inquiry into the nature ad scope of the United States Constitution as it relates to criminal procedure. Areas discussed include law of search and seizure, arrests, confessions, lineups and arrest procedures.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 and CJ 104
Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
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CJ 215 - Probation and Parole
A comprehensive study of the origins, development, future, and utilization of two of the oldest forms of community-based corrections in America.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 and CJ 102
Credits: 3 hours (Every other Fall)
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CJ 299 - Special Topics
A course intended to meet non-traditional demands or to satisfy specific student interests.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101
Credits: 3 hours
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CJ 302 - Theoretical and Practical Criminal Investigation
An in-depth study of the principles and techniques of criminal and civil investigations. The investigation of fraud, embezzlement, white-collar crime, property crimes, sexual assaults and other crimes against persons are also examined.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 , CJ 104 , and Junior standing
Credits: 3 hours (Every other Spring)
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CJ 304 - Juvenile Justice Process
An overview of the basic philosophy and procedures of the juvenile justice system, types of delinquent offenders, factors associated with delinquency, treatment, and the juvenile court system.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 and CJ 102
Credits: 3 hours (Every other Fall)
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CJ 305 - Criminal Evidence
A study of the principles of evidence that pertains to criminal justice, types of evidence and how the evidence is handled and presented with special emphasis on the admissibility of evidence at trial.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 , CJ 104 , CJ 202 , and Junior standing
Credits: 3 hours (Every other Spring)
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CJ 306 - Juvenile Delinquency
Overview of the nature of juvenile delinquency, its cause and correlates, as well as the current strategies being used to control or eliminate its occurrence.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 and CJ 104
Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
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CJ 310 - Criminal Justice Administration and Management
An examination of the various methods and means used by police and corrections managers in performing their day-to-day managerial and administrative functions, to include planning, organization, staffing, directing, coordinating and budgeting their respective agencies.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 , CJ 104 , CJ 204 , and Junior standing
Credits: 3 hours
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CJ 311 - Community-based Corrections
A study of the various alternative corrections programs, agencies, and theories used to involve community resources in restoring the individual, who has violated the sanctity of the community, to his/her rightful place in the community.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 , CJ 102 , and CJ 215
Credits: 3 hours (Every other Fall)
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CJ 315 - Constitutional Law
Analysis of the Constitution of the United States as it effects the law enforcement and corrections field to wit: 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th Amendments to the Constitution.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 , CJ 202 , and CJ 311
Credits: 3 hours (Fall)
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CJ 320 - Research Methods
An introduction to the use of computers in research, review of statistical procedures. The students will also be introduced to basic criminal justice and sociological research, and will learn how to evaluate and think critically about the techniques of data collection, analysis and presentation.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 , CJ 104 , and Junior standing
Credits: 3 hours
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CJ 399 - Special Topics
A course intended to meet non-traditional demands or to satisfy specific student interests.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 and Junior standing
Credits: 3 hours
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CJ 410 - Senior Seminar
A capstone course that reviews the principles and theories of criminology and applies them to the current problems in today’s headlines.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 , CJ 320 , and Senior standing
Credits: 3 hours (Every other Spring)
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CJ 490 - Internship
A practical application of theoretical knowledge obtained by the students in classroom instructions through field placement in various criminal justice agencies. The field placement will consist of a minimum of 40 hours per credit hour and will be supervised by the designated agency and department faculty. Approval of Department Chair required. Course may be offered during any semester (Based upon the number of students requesting an internship).
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 and Junior standing
Credits: 3-6 hours
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CJ 492 - BLET Internship
A course designed to meet the requirements necessary to become a law enforcement officer in a majority of police departments in North Carolina. The course is taught by a North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy (BLET).
Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing
Credits: 15 hours
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CJ 495 - Directed Research
A directed independent study and research project. The topic and format to be agreed upon by the student and the supervising faculty. Approval of Department Chair required.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 and Senior standing
Credits: 3 hours
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CJ 499 - Special Topics
A course intended to meet non-traditional demands or to satisfy specific student interests.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 and Junior standing
Credits: 3 hours
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Drama |
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DRAM 161 - Drama Appreciation
A study of the development of drama, play analysis, types of theatrical production, acting theories and exercises, and a comparison of the stage with other forms of dramatic media.
Credits: 3 hours
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DRAM 191 - Theatre Production
Students gain experiential knowledge through participation on stage, offstage, or backstage in a Theatre@Chowan production.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of program director
Credits: 1 hour
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DRAM 192 - Theatre Production
Students gain experiential knowledge through participation on stage, offstage, or backstage in a Theatre@Chowan production.
Prerequisite(s): DRAM 191 and approval of program director.
Credits: 1 hour
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DRAM 201 - Theatre Forum
An introduction to the nature of interpretation within the theatre. Focusing on a central group of scripts of various periods and styles, the course studies the relationship between literary investigation and theatrical enactment. Understanding is developed both through class work and final production projects.
Credits: 3 hours
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DRAM 202 - Performance I
An introduction to the techniques and theories of acting for theatre.
Credits: 3 hours
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DRAM 203 - Tech Theatre I
An introduction to many of the different areas of theatre production, this class will include such topics as costumes, stage practices, drafting, lighting equipment, and special effects; but its primary focus is in the area of scenic construction. In addition to lectures there will be demonstrations in class as well as labs, during which the students work on productions. Some materials must be purchased by the student for this course.
Credits: 3 hours
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DRAM 291 - Theatre Production
Students gain experiential knowledge through participation on stage, offstage, or backstage in a Theatre@Chowan production.
Prerequisite(s): DRAM 192 and approval of program director
Credits: 1 hour
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DRAM 292 - Theatre Production
Students gain experiential knowledge through participation on stage, offstage, or backstage in a Theatre@Chowan production.
Prerequisite(s): DRAM 291 and approval of program director
Credits: 1 hour
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DRAM 299 - Special Topics
This course explores specialized areas of drama in depth. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): DRAM 161 or approval of the Professor.
Credits: 3 hours
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DRAM 302 - Performance II
A continuation of a student’s introduction to the theory and practice of acting. This advanced level acting class explores a variety of techniques and styles.
Credits: 3 hours
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DRAM 303 - Tech Theatre II
A continuation of topics introduced in DRAM 203 and an introduction to the theory and application of design principles for the theatre. By studying art, architecture, and fashion within select periods as well as beginning an investigation of two-dimensional and three-dimensional design, the student will begin to understand and express the visual meaning of play scripts. The course will include script analysis, research techniques and a series of design projects in both group and individual formats.
Prerequisite(s): DRAM 203
Credits: 3 hours
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DRAM 391 - Theatre Production
Students gain experiential knowledge through participation on stage, offstage, or backstage in a Theatre@Chowan production.
Prerequisite(s): DRAM 292 and approval of program director
Credits: 1 hour
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DRAM 392 - Theatre Production
Students gain experiential knowledge through participation on stage, offstage, or backstage in a Theatre@Chowan production.
Prerequisite(s): DRAM 391 and approval of program director
Credits: 1 hour
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DRAM 399 - Special Topics
This course explores specialized areas of drama in depth. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): DRAM 161 or approval of the Professor
Credits: 3 credit hours
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DRAM 490 - Theatre Internship
Participation in local or regional production either on stage or backstage. The number of credit hours will be determined by the director of the Drama program based on the level of participation and number of hours such participation involves. A written report is required.
Prerequisite(s): DRAM 202 or DRAM 203 and approval of program director
Credits: 3 hours
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DRAM 491 - Theatre Production
Students gain experiential knowledge through participation on stage, offstage, or backstage in a Theatre@Chowan production.
Prerequisite(s): DRAM 392 and approval of program director
Credits: 1 hour
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DRAM 492 - Theatre Production
Students gain experiential knowledge through participation on stage, offstage, or backstage in a Theatre@Chowan production.
Prerequisite(s): DRAM 491 and approval of program director
Credits: 1 hour
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DRAM 499 - Special Topics
This course explores specialized areas of drama in depth. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): DRAM 161 or approval of the Professor
Credits: 3 credit hours
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ECON 250 - Principles of Microeconomics
An introduction to the principles of economics in which specific economic units are examined and a detailed consideration of the behavior of these individual units is made.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 161 or MATH 120 , MATH 122 , MATH 125 , or MATH 133 and Sophomore Standing
Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 251 - Principles of Macroeconomics
An introduction to the principles of economics essential to an understanding of fundamental economic problems and the policy alternatives society may utilize to contend with these problems.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 250 , BUS 161 or MATH 120 , MATH 122 , MATH 125 , or MATH 133 and Sophomore Standing
Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 299 - Special Topics
A course which allows students to study in an area of economics that is not normally available in the curriculum. Topics of special interest will be offered when there is sufficient interest or need. As course topics change, a student may repeat the course for credit. Some topics have specified prerequisites.
Credits: 3 credit hours
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ECON 351 - Money and Banking
A study of the functions of money and the relation of money and credit to general economic activity. Topics include the operation of financial institutions, the instruments of financial markets, the money supply process, the role of the Federal Reserve, and the relationship between the international financial system and the domestic economy.
Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or better in ECON 250 and ECON 251
Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 352 - Managerial Economics
Application of economic theory and methodology to business and management decision-making, using economic and quantitative analysis to explain and solve managerial problems.
Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or better in ECON 250 , ECON 251 , and MATH 160
Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 399 - Special Topics
A course which allows students to study in an area of economics that is not normally available in the curriculum. Topics of special interest will be offered when there is sufficient interest or need. As course topics change, a student may repeat the course for credit. Some topics have specified prerequisites.
Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 400 - Sports Economics
This applied economics course provides students with the tools from economics to understand the business side of the sports industry. It analyzes the demand, supply, and profitability in professional sports, as well as the special characteristics of collegiate sports. Topics covered include team costs, the role of leagues in the profitability of individual teams, the impact of salary caps on competitive balance, the costs and benefits of a franchise to a city, and the role of the government and media providers in the operation of sports franchises and collegiate sports.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 250 , ECON 251 , and BUS 301
Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 499 - Special Topics
A course which allows students to study in an area of economics that is not normally available in the curriculum. Topics of special interest will be offered when there is sufficient interest or need. As course topics change, a student may repeat the course for credit. Some topics have specified prerequisites.
Credits: 3 hours
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Education |
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EDUC 150 - Teacher Cadet
High school students enrolled in Teacher Cadet courses may receive university credit upon completion of the course and forwarding the results to the Office of the Registrar for evaluation. In general, Chowan University will award credit for a course on which the student earns a grade of B or better on the course and the corresponding Portfolio. Credit awarded by Teacher Cadet will be reflected on the student’s transcript in terms of credit hours only. No letter grade will be recorded and no grade points assigned.
Credits: 1 hour
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EDUC 201 - Introduction to Teaching
This course is an initial course for prospective teacher education students. It is an orientation to the teaching profession as a career choice. Current topics are explored that include: researched-based findings about effective teacher qualities, multicultural issues, state and district curriculum standards, and basic student needs. Information concerning admission to the Teacher Education Program and for completing requirements for North Carolina teacher license are discussed. The course provides an introduction to the Conceptual Framework at Chowan University, and to the School of Education Handbook. This course is required of all prospective teacher education candidates before taking other courses. Twelve (12) hours of field-based observations required. TaskStream enrollment required.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC 225 - Lateral Entry Induction
A study of the educational and instructional technology practices; school policies and procedures; home, school and community collaboration; and classroom management techniques. Students will complete a Ten Day Induction Program to fulfill one of the state of North Carolina’s requirements for lateral entry teachers. A portfolio will be required for course credit.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean of the School of Education
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC 300 - Educational Psychology
Examines the psychological principles involved in the teaching/learning process, the nature of intelligence, motivation, learning styles, thinking skills, individual differences, and the evaluation of learning.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 110 and EDUC 201 , Admission to the Teacher Education Program or permission of the Dean
Credits: 3 hours (Spring only)
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EDUC 301 - Introduction to Special Education – WI
A survey course designed to give prospective classroom teachers a basic understanding of exceptionalities. Opportunities will be provided through the fieldwork component of this course to observe children with exceptionalities in regular classroom situations at the elementary or secondary level. Eight (8) hours of fieldwork experience required.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 201 and rising junior standing
Credits: 3 hours (Fall only)
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EDUC 305 - Children’s Literature
A course designed to expose students to a wide variety of children’s literature and its effective use in the elementary classroom. An emphasis will be placed on reading and responding to award-winning children’s books. Teacher education candidates will learn how to create a literature-rich classroom with the use of children’s literature.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 201 and rising Junior Standing
Credits: 3 hours (Spring only)
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EDUC 310 - Reading in the Content Area
A course required for all elementary education students seeking licensure. A variety of strategies and resources designed to help students effectively read, comprehend and retain content area textbooks will be addressed with emphasis on technology.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 201 and rising junior standing
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC 320 - Foundations of American Education – CT
A study of the social, political, historical, and philosophical foundations of American education. Students will analyze today’s educational practices and determine why and how these practices emerged. Students will begin to develop their own vision for educational practices based upon their study of the historical and philosophical foundations of American education. Twelve (12) hours field experience required.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 201 and Admission to Teacher Education Program or permission of the Dean
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC 340 - Multicultural Education
This course prepares teacher education students to be effective facilitators of learning in a diverse society. Coursework is designed to acquaint students with practical strategies for teaching, recognizing and appreciating differences they will encounter in a global society. Eight (8) hours of field experiences required.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 201 , Admission to the Teacher Education Program or permission of the Dean
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC 350 - Teachers, Schools, and Community Relations
This course deals with public relations and the relationships that exist between the home, school and community.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 201
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC 351 - Learning Disabilities
This course deals with identification, strategies to use in working with learning disabled students, case studies, and remediation. Eight (8) hours of field experience required.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 201 , EDUC 301 and Admission to the Teacher Education Program or permission of the Dean
Credits: 3 hours (Spring only)
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EDUC 360 - Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School
This course provides teacher candidates with a comprehensive examination of mathematics content, state and national curricula, content pedagogy, and technology integration. This course requires twelve (12) hours of field experience in the K-6 setting.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program or Permission of the Dean
Credits: 3 credit hours
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EDUC 362 - Teaching Reading in the Elementary School
This course provides teacher candidates with a comprehensive examination of reading content, state and national curricula, content pedagogy, and technology integration. This course requires twelve (12) hours of field experience in the K-6 setting.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program or Permission of the Dean
Credits: 3 credit hours
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EDUC 364 - Teaching Science in the Elementary School
This course provides teacher candidates with a comprehensive examination of science content, state and national curricula, content pedagogy, and technology integration. This course requires twelve (12) hours of field experience in the K-6 setting.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 101 or BIOL 102 and Admission to the Teacher Education Program or Permission of the Dean
Credits: 3 credit hours
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EDUC 366 - Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School
This course provides teacher candidates with a comprehensive examination of social studies content, state and national curricula, content pedagogy, and technology integration. This course requires twelve (12) hours of field experience in the K-6 setting.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 105 , HIST 110 and Admission to the Teacher Education Program or Permission of the Dean
Credits: 3 credit hours
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EDUC 400 - Classroom Assessment
This course will address the basic concepts and application of assessment practices to support student learning. This course includes twelve (12) hours required field experience in the K-12 setting.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program or Permission of the Dean
Credits: 3 credit hours
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EDUC 403 - Classroom Management - CT
A study of practices and techniques of developing and maintaining a positive classroom environment. Emphasis will be placed on student motivation, researched-based programs on classroom management, student-teacher and parent-teacher interactions. Students must take this course the semester prior to student teaching. Eight (8) hours of field experience required.
Prerequisite(s): and Admission to the Teacher Education Program
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC 450 - Methods and Materials for Language Arts and Social Studies in the Elementary School
This course is designed to prepare candidates to effectively plan, teach and assess language arts as it is integrated throughout the elementary curriculum in an inclusive classroom. Twelve (12) hours of field experience required.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC 452 - Methods and Materials for Mathematics and Science in the Elementary School
This course is designed to prepare candidates to effectively plan, teach and assess mathematics and science in grades K-6. Emphasis is on integrating mathematics and science through the elementary curriculum. Twelve (12) hours of field experience required.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC 480 - Directed Student Teaching
A planned student teaching experience of fifteen (15) full weeks at the appropriate grade level or specific discipline area in which the student is seeking teacher licensure. Teacher education candidates become acquainted with all teaching duties and observe the methods and techniques employed by experienced teachers. Candidates can expect regular classroom observations and evaluations from university supervisors.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Student Teaching
Credits: 14 hours
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EDUC 501 - Action Research
This course is designed to introduce the graduate candidate to principles of educational research in order to use such information to improve student learning in the K-6 setting. This course will introduce candidates to the research methods and professional and ethical standards endorsed by the American Educational Research Association (AERA). The candidate will be expected to develop and present an action research proposal. Emphasis on analyzing and writing of research results using the American Psychological Association (APA) style will be required.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC 502 - Analysis and Assessment of Student Learning
The graduate candidate will explore various forms of assessment including both formative and summative assessments. The candidate will research and analyze assessments as a means of developing curriculum and planning for instruction in order to improve student achievement. The course involves the collection, analysis, use of, and reflection upon assessment data to impact student learning. The data is expected to become a part of the graduate product of learning. This course includes required field experiences in the elementary (K-6) setting.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC 505 - Diversity in Education
This course addresses diversity as defined by NCATE (2008, p. 86): “differences among groups of people and individuals based on ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, gender, exceptionalities, language, religion, sexual orientation, and geographical area.” The graduate candidate is expected to develop a greater awareness and appreciation of issues of diversity and how it influences school and classroom environments. Emphasis is placed on culturally responsive teaching, adapting instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, and addressing diversity through literacy.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC 510 - Advanced Curriculum and Instruction
This course explores the foundations and principles of curriculum as well as current trends and issues in curriculum and instruction. The fundamentals of curriculum explored in this course will inform the candidate’s practical study of instruction in EDUC 520 and EDUC 521. This course requires that the candidate demonstrate his/her knowledge and expertise in the areas of curriculum and instruction based upon theoretical, philosophical, and research based educational practices. This course includes field experiences in the elementary (K-6) setting.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC 515 - Instructional Technologies
The course is designed to assist the graduate candidate in developing knowledge and skills for integrating 21st century technology skills to meet the diverse needs of learners. Candidates will analyze and demonstrate effective integration of technology to support student learning.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC 520 - Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies
This course is designed for the graduate candidate to develop an advanced understanding of curriculum integration and research-based best practices in English language arts and social studies instruction. This course will require the candidate to determine links between the content areas of English language arts and social studies and the developmental stages and diversity of elementary students (K-6). Attention will be given to integration of the arts and technology with English language arts and social studies content.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC 521 - Integrating Mathematics and Science
This course is designed for the graduate candidate to develop an advanced understanding of curriculum integration and research-based best practices in mathematics and science instruction. This course will require the candidate to determine links between the content areas of mathematics and science and the developmental stages and diversity of elementary students (K-6). Attention will be given to integration of health/physical education and technology with mathematics and science content.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC 530 - 21st Century Literacies
This course requires the graduate candidate to demonstrate advanced understanding of 21st century literacies. Giving attention to emerging technologies as well as traditional literacy forms, this course addresses research-based instructional approaches to both print and nonprint texts. The course includes a fieldwork component in the elementary (K-6) setting.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC 540 - Leadership and Collaboration
The graduate candidate will demonstrate leadership, collaboration, and team building skills relevant to the K-6 public school setting. The development of professional expectations, communication with colleagues, leadership in developing home-school partnerships, and the analysis of current educational issues will be demonstrated.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC 541 - Graduate Product of Learning
The course will address the principles of portfolio development and the use of portfolio-based assessments. The graduate product of learning must address all of the Standards for Graduate Teacher Candidates. These standards include teacher leadership, respectful educational environment, content and curriculum expertise, student learning, and reflection.
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 101 - College Writing
A course in expository writing designed to develop writing skills necessary for competent academic work on the university level. The course is required of all students, and is a prerequisite to all other English courses.
Credits: 4 hours
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ENGL 102 - Advanced College Writing
A writing course focusing on the literary genres, poetry, drama, and fiction. This course is required of all students and is a prerequisite to all higher English courses.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 161 - Appreciation of Film
An introduction to motion pictures as instruments of art and popular culture. The course involves viewing, discussing, and studying selected films with examination of their individual significance, role in the development of film and/or film genres, and place in American culture and, as applicable, other cultures.
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 201 - Survey of British Literature to 1800
A study of the major writers in England from the Anglo-Saxon period through the 18th century.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 , and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 202 - Survey of British Literature Since 1800
A study of the major writers in England from 1800 to the present.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 , and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 203 - Survey of American Literature to 1865
A study of the major American writers from the Colonial period to the Civil War.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 , and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 204 - Survey of American Literature Since 1865
A study of the major American writers from the Civil War to the present.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 , and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 205 - Survey of Ancient World Literature
A study of selected classical writers.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 , and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 206 - Survey of Modern World Literature
A study of selected non-English or American writers from modern times.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 , and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 207 - Survey of African American Literature to 1940
A study of major African American writers from the beginnings to 1940. Course studies will include African American Vernacular, Slavery and Freedom Literature, the New Negro Renaissance, and the Harlem Renaissance.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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