EDUC 411 – Reading in the Content Areas
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course is designed to prepare pre-service teacher candidates to teach reading and writing skills related to content subjects (i.e., Math, Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts) in an integrated manner. Methods and materials needed to promote reading achievement in content subjects will be examined by pre-service classroom […]
EDUC 420 – Introduction: Exceptional Learner
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take EDUC-190 EDUC-192. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course is designed for prospective teachers with a concentration in learning disabilities. It will provide an introduction and overview of the nature and needs of exceptional learners who are included in general education classrooms. Pre-service teachers will be exposed to theoretical bases […]
EDUC 434 – Teach English in Secondary School
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take EDUC-393. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course emphasizes the development of instructional practices, curricular materials, and technology appropriate for teaching English in secondary schools. Special attention will be placed on teaching language, reading, literature, and composition.
EDUC 313 – Field Experience:Inst.Assessment
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take EDUC-311. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 2; Max: Description: This field experience in the Professional Education Program requires students to spend extensive time during the semester in the public schools observing and gathering data related to instructional planning and assessment, teaching strategies, diversity, and classroom management. In addition, bimonthly seminars will be held […]
EDUC 322 – Foundations/Instruction of Reading
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take EDUC-190 EDUC-192. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course is an overview of reading-related theories, skills and instructional practices. Teacher candidates will receive an introduction to the five essential components of reading; phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Home/school connections, diversity and the role of professional development will be […]
EDUC 310 – Using Tech Effectively in the Class
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take EDUC-190 EDUC-192. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Designed for education majors, this course provides a hands-on approach for using technology to enhance classroom instruction. Students are introduced to microcomputer software applications, hardware and web applications. Topics include computer fundamentals, word processing, electronic spreadsheets, databases, and other microcomputer applications. Practical applications […]
EDUC 311 – Instructional,planning & Assessment
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take EDUC-190 EDUC-192. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course is designed to develop an understanding of effective instructional planning, both long-range and short-range, to improve student achievement and classroom measurement. This course introduces students to designing and using standards-driven assessments using curriculum standards. Both informal and formal test interpretation are […]
EDUC 190 – Foundations of Education
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course is required of all candidates seeking licensure, including transfer students. Teacher candidates will be provided with current information about the cultural, legal, societal, and economic information that impacts school systems and thus teachers and students. Class discussions will include the historical and philosophical roots of education […]
ECON 203 – Introduction to Microeconomics
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Introduction to the role of individuals in economic decision-making, the determination of relative prices and output, and problems associated with resource allocation, monopoly, government regulation, and international trade
ECON 204 – Intro to Macroeconomics
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Introduction to the operation and behavior of the economy as a whole. Primary focus is the determination of the level of gross domestic product, the inflation rate, and the unemployment rate. Additional topics include interest rates, monetary and fiscal policy, and an introduction to international economics.
CS 226 – Program & Algorithmic Design I
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take CS-190; Minimum grade C. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Introduction to problem-solving with algorithm and program development. Includes problem analysis, algorithm representation and verification, scalar and structured data types, file input and output, techniques for program design, coding, testing, and documentation and basic sorting, and searching algorithms.
CS 227 – Programming & Algorithmic Design II
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take CS-226; Minimum grade C. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Continuing study of algorithmic design, implementation, and analysis including object oriented design and implementation, abstract data types, stacks, queues, and linked structures.