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2015-16 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2015-16 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Classification of Courses

Numbering System

The college course-numbering system is as follows:
100–200 freshman- and sophomore-level courses
300–400 junior- and senior-level courses

Courses offered at the 100 level and 200 level are deemed to be introductory in nature, requiring little or no prerequisite disciplinary preparation in terms of skill or knowledge for student entry into and subsequent success in the course. Courses at the 300 level and 400 level are deemed to be more advanced, frequently requiring prerequisite disciplinary or skill preparation for student entry into and subsequent success in the course. Responsibility for recommending appropriate course levels lies with the department offering the course; if initially endorsed by the appropriate school, the recommendations are forwarded through the schools to the Academic Council for approval for inclusion in the College Catalog

Prefixes

Three-letter prefixes designate the areas or disciplines in which courses reside. Those prefixes are used within the schools’ detailing of

ACC Accounting GER German
ANS Animal Science GOV International Studies and Political Science
ANT Anthropology HIS History
ART Art HON Honors
AST Astronomy IDS Interdisciplinary Studies
BCC Berry College Courses KIN Kinesiology
BIO Biology LCS Latin American and Caribbean Studies
BUS Business MAT Mathematics
CHM Chemistry MGT Management
COM Communication MKT Marketing
CSC Computer Science MUS Music
DAN Dance NUR Nursing
ECO Economics PHI Philosophy
EDU Teacher Education PHY Physics
ENG English PSY Psychology
ENV Environmental Studies REL Religion
EVS Environmental Sciences RHW Rhetoric and Writing
FAM Family Studies SOC Sociology
FIN Finance SPA Spanish
FLM Film STA Study Abroad
FRE French THE Theatre
GEO Geology WNS Women’s and Gender Studies

Requirements in the majors and within the general-education listing earlier in the catalog.

Other Abbreviations Used

CI Consent of Instructor JS Junior Standing PR Prerequisite
CR Co-requisite SS Senior Standing I Writing Intensive

Hours and Credits

The three numbers following the title of each course (ex. 3-2-4) indicate, in sequence, hours of lecture, hours of laboratory and hours of credit. In the example, the class will meet three hours for lecture and two hours for laboratory. Students will receive four semester hours of credit.
 

Teacher Education
  

  • EDU 102 - Orientation to Teacher Education

    1-0-1

    Orientation to the field of education; familiarization with the practices of teachers at various levels (P-12). Information about the teacher education sequence and career opportunities in education.

  

  • EDU 204 - Introduction to Applied Linguistics

    3-0-3

    This course provides an introduction to the analysis and description of languages in general and English in particular. The major areas of linguistics (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics) and English grammar in use are presented and discussed with an emphasis on applications, including first and second language acquisition.

  

  • EDU 205 - Foundations of Education and Psychology (Grades P-5)

    3-1-4

    Overview of the history and philosophies of education, the processes of schooling in family and society, psychological principles of human growth and development (ages 5-11) and learning theories. Current educational issues, policies and practices as they impact diverse students. Field experience required.

    PR: Sophomore standing and PSY 101 .
  

  • EDU 206 - Foundations of Education and Psychology (Grades 4-12)

    3-2-4

    Overview of the history and philosophy of education, the processes of schooling in family and society, psychological principles of human growth and development and learning theories. Current educational issues, policies and practices as they impact diverse students. Field experience required.

    PR: Sophomore standing & PSY 101 .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

  

  • EDU 215 - Integrated Arts and Cultures for Middle Grades

    3-0-3

    Integrated exploration of the social sciences and the arts (visual, musical and kinesthetic) as a foundation for teaching. This course embraces liberal arts and focuses on developing culturally sensitive teachers who teach the arts and social studies in a unified context. Cultural components focus upon non-English speakers and students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Field experience required.

    PR: Admission to Teacher Education Program
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  

  • EDU 216 - Culture and Communities in Middle Grades

    3-0-3

    This course examines diversity issues in families, schools, and communities for teachers. Topics include family systems theory, family perspectives, differences in family structures and socio-cultural backgrounds, family-oriented community services, interactions with parents and communities, health and wellness and school culture and organization.

  

  • EDU 221 - Exploration in Diverse Cultures Seminar

    0-2 hours

    An analysis of the educational context of another culture, application of various techniques to determine the relationship among family, society, health and schooling in a culture other than the student’s own. Variable hours depending on field site.

    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  

  • EDU 222 - Exploration in Diverse Cultures

    1 to 3 hours

    An analysis of the educational context of another culture. Application of various techniques to determine the relationship among family, society, health and schooling in a culture other than the student’s own. Offered in May. May be repeated for up to 3 hours credit. Must be repeated by EDU majors for up to three-hours credit. Fee.

    PR: EDU 221 .
    Term Typically Offered: Maymester

  

  • EDU 227 - Preschool Curriculum and Methods

    2-2-3

    History, theory, philosophy and methodology of preschool education, birth through age 6, including social, emotional, language, cognitive, physical, and aesthetic development; application of developmentally appropriate practices to support individual learning. Field experience required.

  

  • EDU 235 - Christian Ministry & Leadership

    3-0-3

    Introduction to Christian vocations from a multi-denominational perspective. Exploration of ministry career paths and professional dispositions. Consideration of organization structures and polity in congregations, para-church organizations, and parochial institutions. Promotion and cultivation of environments of religions hospitality. Elective credit only.
  

  • EDU 260 - Technology Applications for Educators

    3-0-3

    Foundation in the use of computers and related technologies in educational settings. Focuses on competence in the use of various technology tools for professional growth and productivity and for supporting instruction for a variety of students including those with limited English proficiency. Examines the concept of technology infusion in the basic instructional design and web-based delivery of content.

  

  • EDU 320 - ECE Literacy Instruction

    4-0-4

    Investigates theories of literacy and instructional strategies and materials. Focuses on lesson planning and materials and strategies for vocabulary (semantic and morphemic systems) and comprehension development. Explores instructional frameworks and children’s literature specific to literacy development and for differentiating reading and writing instruction. Field experience required.

    PR: Admission to Teacher Education Program. CR: EDU 370 I .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  

  • EDU 321 I - Language Arts for Early Childhood

    4-0-4

    Experiences with a balanced literacy program through the integration of all the language arts across the curriculum. Instructional and assessment strategies, including technology, for helping diverse learners use literacy to explore cultures, arts and sciences. Field experience required.

    PR: EDU 320  and admission to Teacher Education Program. CR: EDU 371 I .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  

  • EDU 322 - Integrated Arts and Cultures for Early Childhood

    3-0-3

    Integrated exploration of the social sciences and the arts (visual, musical and kinesthetic) as a foundation for teaching. This course embraces liberal arts and focuses on developing culturally sensitive teachers who teach the arts and social studies in a unified context. Cultural components focus upon non-English speakers and students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Field experience required.

    PR: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  

  • EDU 323 - Cultures and Communities in ECE

    3-0-3

    This course examines diversity issues in families, schools and communities for teachers. Topics include family systems theory, family perspectives, differences in family structures and sociocultural backgrounds, family-oriented community services, interactions with parents and communities, health and wellness and school culture and organization.

    PR: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  

  • EDU 330 - Language Arts for Middle Grades

    4-0-4

    Experiences with a balanced literacy program through the integration of all the language arts across the curriculum. Instructional and assessment strategies, including technology, for helping diverse learners use literacy to explore cultures, arts, and sciences. Field experience required.

    PR: EDU 331 I  and admission to teacher education program. CR: EDU 375 I .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  

  • EDU 331 I - Middle Grades Literacy Instruction

    4-0-4

    Investigates theories of literacy acquisition and instructional strategies and materials. Focuses on lesson planning and materials and strategies for vocabulary (semantic and morphemic systems) and comprehension development. Explores instructional frameworks and children’s literature and specific to literacy development and for differentiating reading and writing instruction for grades 4 through 8. Field experience required.

    PR: Admission to Teacher Education Program. CR: EDU 376 .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  

  • EDU 340 - Science for Early Childhood Education

    3-0-3

    Science processes, materials, technology, content and standards to prepare teachers to teach hands-on science in grades P-5. Pedagogy for instructing and assessing all learners. Emphasis on content integration and the importance of science in social and environmental contexts is considered. Following Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) guidelines and National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) science standards. Field experience required.

    PR: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  

  • EDU 341 - Science for Middle Grades Education

    3-0-3

    Science processes, materials, technology, content and standards to prepare teachers to teach hands-on science in grades 5-8. Pedagogy for instructing and assessing all learners. Emphasis on content integration and the importance of science in social and environmental contexts is considered. Following Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) guidelines and National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) science standards. Field experience required.

    PR: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  

  • EDU 360 - Second Language Acquisition and Development

    3-0-3

    This course is an introduction to the processes involved in learning a second (foreign or additional) language. It explores the different factors that influence these processes such as individual differences, interlanguage development, cross-linguistic influences, and social dimensions of learning. This course also discusses the different perspectives that can be used to explain the acquisition of second languages and, finally, consider the different second language teaching approaches.
  

  • EDU 370 I - Curriculum and Methods for Early Childhood I

    2-2-3

    Field-based course that examines the theoretical understanding of curriculum and methods and their application to the elementary classroom. Includes study of methods of instruction, classroom management and multiple assessment strategies for all students including limited English proficient (LEP) and diverse populations.

    PR: Admission to Teacher Education Program. CR: EDU 320  and EDU 323 .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  

  • EDU 371 I - Curriculum and Methods for Early Childhood II

    2-2-3

    Field-based course that examines the study of an integrated unit, cooperative learning, reflection and multiple strategies for all students including limited English-proficient and diverse populations.

    PR: EDU 370 I  and admission to Teacher Education Program.  CR: EDU 321 I , EDU 322 , and EDU 340 .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  

  • EDU 375 I - Curriculum and Methods for the Young Adolescent Learner

    2-2-3

    Examines curriculum appropriate for the young adolescent’s physical, social, cognitive, moral and emotional development within the contexts of diverse families, peer groups, schools and cultures. Implications for the middle-grades learning experience stressed. Field experience required.

    PR: EDU 206  and admission to the Teacher Education Program
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  

  • EDU 376 - Methods and Curriculum for Middle Grades

    3-2-4

    Appropriate organizational structures for middle grades. Sources and structures of curriculum, varying patterns of planning and implementation including daily plans and units. Focus on differentiated instruction that uses a variety of instructional methods and multiple assessment strategies for all students including diverse populations. Field experience required.

    PR: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  

  • EDU 380 I - Curriculum and Methods for Secondary Education

    3-2-4

    Appropriate organizational structures for middle grades and secondary schools. Sources and structures of curriculum, varying patterns of planning and implementation. The use of a variety of instructional methods and multiple assessment strategies for regular instruction and diverse populations including LEP students; 30 hours of field experience required.

    PR: EDU 206  and admission to Teacher Education Program.
    Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

  

  • EDU 405 - Instructional Management

    2-0-2

    Accompanies fall semester of field-based senior year. Applications of various techniques and approaches to organizing, managing and adapting curriculum materials and the learning environment to meet the needs of diverse learners (including Exceptional and LEP students). Development of personal plans for implementing instructional management.

    PR: Approval for clinical practice and admission to Teacher Education Program. CR: EDU 488  or EDU 489 .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  

  • EDU 409 - Gender and Education

    3-0-3

    (See WNS 409 .) Issues, research, theory and policy on gender and education. Examines gender in the context of socialization, schooling and lifelong learning and the implications for individuals, society and culture.
  

  • EDU 419 - Media for Teachers

    1-0-1

    Examination of newer media as well as traditional media utilized in public schools. Emphasis on innovative equipment and creative development of instructional materials.

    PR: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
  

  • EDU 420 - Creative Activities in Early Childhood (P-5) and Middle-Grades (4-8) Education

    3-0-3

    Creative activities, ideas and materials in various artistic mediums intended for use by teachers during the teaching process and by children during the learning process. Field experience required.

    PR: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
  

  • EDU 423 - Workshop in Special Problems (Area:)

    3-0-3

    Developed around special needs as they arise. Areas that may be claimed are science, social studies and/or health and physical education.

    PR: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
  

  • EDU 426 - Workshop in Environmental Science

    3-0-3

    Methods, procedures and materials in teaching environmental-science education. Includes laboratory and field work.

    PR: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
  

  • EDU 427 - Young Adult Literature

    3-0-3

    For description see ENG 328 .
  

  • EDU 429 - Reading Evaluation and Assessment

    3-0-3

    Investigation of evaluation procedures and of formal and informal assessment materials and strategies to guide planning and adapting reading instruction for diverse learners. Focus on collection and analysis of data, planning interventions, and engaging students with tasks to develop reading. Field experience required.

    PR: EDU 321 I  and admission to Teacher Education Program.
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  

  • EDU 430 - Reading and Writing in the Content Areas

    3-0-3

    Research, theory and methodology to facilitate students’ construction of content-area knowledge through reading and writing activities. Focus on simulations of a variety of vocabulary, comprehension and study strategies and on exploration of a variety of writing genres for integration into content areas. Field experience required. English majors seeking secondary certification must take this course.

    PR: EDU 331 I  and admission to teacher-education program. No prerequisite for secondary education majors.
  

  • EDU 435 - Seminar in Education

    1 to 6 hours

    Advanced study of current special-interest topics in education. May be repeated for credit.

    PR: EDU major or minor, JS or SS.
  

  • EDU 462 - Applied Linguistics for ESOL Teachers

    2-0-2

    Investigation of the nature of linguistic systems (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics), theories of language development and the acquisition of first and second languages in diverse cultural settings. Review of idiosyncratic elements of English grammar as they pertain to second-language learning.

  

  • EDU 463 - Cultures and Language

    2-0-2

    Provision of basic knowledge of culture and its functions in society to increase sensitivity to and empathy for the adjustment problems of students from various cultures; development of strategies to build upon cultural backgrounds in positive ways that will facilitate adjustment to the school, the classroom, the curriculum and the community and enhance the acquisition of the English language.

  

  • EDU 464 - Methods of Teaching in Bilingual/ESOL Settings

    2-2-3

    Application of second-language-acquisition theory and cultural knowledge to curriculum design and method and application of whole-language and integrative curriculum approaches for the benefit of second-language learners; development of abilities to adjust lessons to the needs of second-language learners to facilitate achievement of appropriate objectives in the mainstream classroom while enhancing the acquisition of the English language. Classroom experiences and opportunities for students to apply knowledge gained in the previous courses, to gain experiences with ESOL students across age levels, to redefine and adjust teaching strategies and materials to accomplish teaching/learning objectives and language-learning objectives and to meet the needs of diverse learners.
  

  • EDU 465 - TEFL Practicum

    3-0-3

    The practicum provides students who have completed all other TEFL minor program required core courses the opportunity to put theory into practice. The courses includes teaching observations (minimum 10 hrs), teaching practices (minimum 15 hrs), and teaching debriefings/reflections at an approved affiliate institution/sites.

    PR: EDU 204  EDU 222  2EDU 495  or FLA 400  and EDU 360 .
  

  • EDU 488 - Senior Practicum (Grades P-5)

    4-1-4

    Completion of pre-planning and district orientation at assigned school. Observing, participating and microteaching under the guidance of the cooperating teacher in the school part time. Emphasis on developmental needs of early childhood learners. Fee.

    PR: Approval for clinical practice and admission to Teacher Education Program. CR: EDU 405 .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  

  • EDU 489 - Senior Practicum (Grades 4-12, P-12)

    2-1-2

    Completion of pre-planning and district orientation at assigned school (1 credit). Observing, participating and microteaching under the guidance of the cooperating teacher in the school full time during the last two weeks of August and part time for the remainder of the semester. Fee.

    PR: Approval for clinical practice and admission to Teacher Education Program. CR: EDU 405  
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  

  • EDU 490 - Professional Seminar

    1-0-1

    Canidates articulate and demonstrate knowledge of educational research and professional ethics, theories of curriculum and intructional design, and effective teaching and learning environments.

    PR: Admission to Teacher Education Program. CR:   or 497
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  

  • EDU 495 - Teaching of English as a Second Language: Methods and Materials

    3-0-3

    Application of second-language acquisition theory and cultural knowledge to curriculum and instruction; application of sheltered instruction components and indicators. Classroom opportunities for students to gain experience with ESOL students across age and proficiency levels. Supervised field experience with limited English-proficient students required.

    PR: Admission to Teacher Education Program and EDU 204 .
  

  • EDU 497 - Clinical Practice (SEC, P-12)

    0-11-11

    Participation and teaching under the guidance of a cooperating teacher in a school setting with college supervision. Activities include: planning lessons, implementing instruction, and assessing student outcomes during lead teaching. (For Secondary and P-12 minors needing a one-semester option for clinical practice.)

    PR: admission to Teacher Education Program and approval for clinical practice. CR: EDU 490 .
    Authorization only. Grading: H, S, and U.
  

  • EDU 498 - Directed Study

    1 to 3 hours

    Primarily for students who select special educational problems as an area of interest. Self-directed study provided in an area of interest not available through established courses. May be repeated up to six hours.

    PR: JS or SS and approval of school dean.
  

  • EDU 499 - Clinical Practice

    9 hours

    Participation and teaching under the guidance of a cooperating teacher in a school with college supervision. Planning lessons, implementing instruction and assessing outcomes during lead teaching. Fee.

    PR: EDU 488  or EDU 489  and admission to Teacher Education Program. CR: EDU 490 .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring