Jun 22, 2024  
2010-11 NSU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2010-11 NSU Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • CR J 4663 - Disaster Response Operations and Management #

    3 Hours. A study of the process of implementing a disaster plan. Includes warning systems, emergency center operations, public health issues, communications issues, and interaction with other agencies. Prerequisite: CRJ 3603 or permission of the instructor.
  
  • CR J 4683 - Legal Aspects of Terrorism and Disaster Response

    3 Hours. An overview of Patriot Act (FISA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) focusing on court decisions, administrative rules and regulation pertaining to government surveillance and the role of law enforcement in disaster response. Pertinent state and local laws will also be studied. Prerequisite: CRJ 1013 or permission of the instructor.
  
  • CR J 4693 - Senior Seminar in Homeland Security

    3 Hours. A capstone course focusing on current research in homeland security. Students will be required to research and present a senior project dealing with homeland security issue. Prerequisite: Senior Standing.
  
  • CR J 4993 - Internship

    3 Hours. On-the-job experience in an approved criminal justice or legal agency. Procedures for the course are outlined in the INTERNSHIP MANUAL. Available to students with major in Criminal Justice, senior standing, and approval of Intern Coordinator. Not for major or minor credit. Graded by Pass/Fail.
  
  • CS 1003 - Computers in Modern Society

    3 Hours. This course provides students with fundamental computer skills needed during and after college. Hardware, Software, Windows O/S, File Management, Internet, Email, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access are covered in this course. Students will be introduced to the use of local and wide area networks. Not open to students who have successfully completed IS 1003 or IS 1133.
  
  • CS 2013 - Computer Science I

    3 Hours. The focus is on the problem-solving/software construction process. This will include problem analysis, program design and program coding in modern programming languages. Program style, documentation, algorithms, data structures, procedure and data oriented modularization, component reuse, abstraction, and program verification are introduced early. The primary goal is to motivate and introduce principles and program design in a first course. Prerequisite: MATH 1473 or 1513 and CS 1003.
  
  • CS 2023 - Technology in Modern Society #

    3 Hours. Designed to help students become aware of the rapidly changing technological developments in our culture and to be better prepared to deal with these effectively in the personal, professional, and social aspects of their lives. Prerequisite: CS 1003 or IS 1003.
  
  • CS 2163 - Computer Science II

    3 Hours. A continuation of CS 2013 emphasizing advanced procedural and structural programming concepts including searching and sorting, recursion, pointers/references, dynamic allocation, file IO, user defined types, and advanced problem solving and program design. Prerequisite: Complete CS 2103 with a grade of C or better.
  
  • CS 3023 - Object Based Visual Programming

    3 Hours. This course will introduce visual programming for the graphical user interface and will emphasize object-based program design and implementation using a visual language. Students are introduced to the selection and repetition structures, text files, and string manipulation. Prerequisite: CS 1003 or IS 1003. This course is highly recommended for any person who wants to get started in computer programming.
  
  • CS 3033 - Object Oriented Programming

    3 Hours. A continuation of CS 2013 and CS 2163 emphasizing the principles and practice of object oriented programming. Prerequisite: Complete CS 2163 or an equivalent course with a grade of C or better.
  
  • CS 3100 - Selected Topics in Computer Science

    1-3 Hours. Directed study of a selected problem or area in computer science. Prerequisite: May vary by topic; instructor’s approval is required
  
  • CS 3173 - Basic Computer Architecture

    3 Hours. Fundamentals of computer architecture, registers, addressing techniques, and symbolic languages. Students write and test program in symbolic languages. Prerequisite: CS 2163 or concurrent enrollment and Math 3023 or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • CS 3223 - Programming Languages

    3 Hours. Fundamentals of language theory and the syntax and semantics of programming languages. Higher level languages are analyzed in terms of their features and their suitability for specific kinds of applications. Prerequisite: CS 2163 and MATH 3023.
  
  • CS 3343 - Computer Operating Systems

    3 Hours. Concepts and facilities of operating systems. Topics covered include system maintenance, multiprogramming, file access methods, and utilities. Prerequisite: CS 3173.
  
  • CS 3403 - Data Structures

    3 Hours. Emphasis is placed on the understanding and manipulation of data structures and the accompanying algorithms that perform the creation and manipulation of these structures. Examples of the use and application of the structures are provided throughout the course, together with guides for the conditions under which one structure or technique should be chosen over another. Prerequisite: Complete CS 2163 or an equivalent course with a grade of C or better and Math 3023.
  
  • CS 3623 - Network Security

    3 Hours. An introduction to network security principles and implementation including basic security services, attacks, and encryption algorithms. Topics include system security and the analysis and application of network security practices to real life situations such as electronic commerce. Prerequisite: One semester of a programming language.
  
  • CS 3663 - Principles of TCP/IP

    3 Hours. The course will cover the various layers of the TCP/IP stack and relate them to those of OSI/RM. The course also covers the fundamentals of communication networks, including TCP/IP standards, services, protocols, concepts, and implementations. Concentrating on the client server model and exploring the architectural design and operation of contemporary network cooperating systems, the course incorporates key concepts of packet switched data networks, network architecture, IP addressing, routing, transport protocols, HTTP, and voice over IP. Prerequisite: One 2000 level or higher course in CS or IS.
  
  • CS 4023 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

    3 Hours. This course introduces the principles underlying the field of Artificial Intelligence. The specific topics are: Problem solving, including game playing, first order logic and inference, decision making under uncertainty, and learning and belief networks. The course will have programming exercises and projects to build and add capabilities to intelligent agents. Prerequisite: CS 3403 or CS advisor’s approval.
  
  • CS 4100 - Advanced Selected Topics in Computer Science

    1-6 Hours. Directed study of a selected problem or topic in computer science. Prerequisite: Prerequisites may vary by topic; instructor’s approval is required. This course may be repeated with a change in subject matter for a maximum of twelve hours credit.
  
  • CS 4113 - Computer Science Internship

    3 Hours. An opportunity for students to obtain on-the-job experience. The student must be accepted as an intern by an approved organization and be employed full-time for at least eight weeks in a supervised position in computer science. Prerequisite: Completion of at least two of the courses CS 3173, CS 3343, CS 3403, CS 3033, and permission of the department.
  
  • CS 4143 - Web Applications

    3 Hours. An introduction to the development of distributed N-tier applications implemented on networks using the hypertext transfer protocol. Topics include application layer of the TCP/IP stack, developing thin-client applications and rich-client applications using tools such as CGI scripts, Java servlets, ECMAScripting languages, DHTML, XML, cascading style sheets and others. Prerequisite: CS 2163.
  
  • CS 4203 - Software Engineering

    3 Hours. An introduction to concepts, techniques, and tools involved in the software development life cycle. Topics include alternative techniques in structured and object oriented software development methods with emphasis on UML, software project planning, software metrics, software quality, documentation, and testing. Prerequisite: CS 3403 or CS 3033.
  
  • CS 4223 - Game Programming

    3 Hours. An introduction to game programming using a high level programming language and one of the current graphics application programming interfaces. Prerequisite: CS 2163 and MATH 3023. No credit for both this course and MATH 4223.
  
  • CS 4233 - Professional Development in Computer Science

    3 Hours. Students will investigate a topic, apply cumulative knowledge, and use appropriate tools, techniques, and principles in completing a project that has been selected and/or approved by the instructor. Prerequisite: Senior Computer Science majors only, CS 4203, and instructor’s approval at least 30 days prior to course start date. The course may be repeated once for a maximum of 6 credit hours with the approval of the instructor, provided that the 6 hours are spent on a single project of sufficient complexity.
  
  • CS 4253 - Windows Programming

    3 Hours. Advanced application programming in the Windows Operating System using a high-level programming language in association with the latest Windows Application Programming Interface. Prerequisite: CS 2163.
  
  • CS 4343 - Database Management System

    3 Hours. An introduction to the theory, logical design, implementation, and manipulation of relational, object, and emerging database management systems. Topics include data modeling, normalization, query languages, and design theory. Prerequisite: CS 2163 and MATH 3023.
  
  • CS 4463 - Translation Applications

    3 Hours. An introduction to the basic elements of formal language theory: regular expressions, automata, and grammars. The theory will be applied to relevant applications such as programming languages, natural language, and/or web publishing languages, HTML and XML. Prerequisite: CS 2163 and MATH 3023.
  
  • D ED 1112 - Driver Education, Beginners’ Course

    2 Hours. No previous experience necessary. Students are given instruction in class in driving technique. Also, observation and driving in training car. Fee required. Restriction: Limited to students who do not have drivers license.
  
  • D ED 4113 - Driver and Traffic Safety Education I

    3 Hours. A comprehensive course in driver education. This course covers basic requirements for instruction in driver education in Oklahoma high schools. Prerequisite: Driving experience and valid driver’s license.
  
  • D ED 4123 - Driver and Traffic Safety Education II

    3 Hours. Classroom instruction and practice in teaching beginning drivers; traffic research. Prerequisite: D ED 4113. Course requires laboratory experience. Fee required.
  
  • D ED 4143 - Multi-Media Programmed Teaching in Traffic Safety

    3 Hours. A course designed to use programmed teaching methods, by innovative techniques in the area of instructional modules in driver and traffic safety education.
  
  • D ED 4152 - Highway Safety as Related to Alcohol and Narcotics

    2 Hours. Relationship between alcohol and drugs and traffic accident causes. A review of the concepts and educational programs designed to alleviate alcohol and drug-related accidents. Prerequisite: Graduate or upper class students.
  
  • D ED 4213 - Teachers Course in Safety Education

    3 Hours. A study of methods used in general safety with attention given to the prevention of accidents in the home, on the farm, at school, and in traffic.
  
  • D ED 4233 - Simulation in Driver Education

    3 Hours. A course designed for in-service teachers and pre-service teachers and supervisors of driver and traffic education. Deals with simulation use and roles in driver and traffic safety education, methods of instruction, equipment familiarization, program development, and objectives. Prerequisite: D ED 4113 and 4123.
  
  • D ED 4243 - Multiple Car Method in Driver Education

    3 Hours. In-depth study of the multiple car method in driver education to include actual teaching experience with beginning drivers on a multiple car driving range. The course is designed to prepare driver education instructors for initiating or integrating the multiple car method into secondary school driver education program. Fee required.
  
  • D ED 4310 - Driver Improvement Programs and Techniques

    1-3 Hours. Current educational and rehabilitation programs for licensed drivers under the auspices of school systems, motor vehicle departments, traffic courts, police departments, and other agencies. May not be repeated for credit.
  
  • D ED 4331 - Civil Defense Workshop

    1 Hours. A workshop designed for public school teachers to aid in community and family survival as proposed by the state and national Civil Defense Programs.
  
  • D ED 4341 - Workshop in Teaching Motorcycle Safety

    1 Hours. Course designed for in-service teachers and pre-service teachers, as supervisors of driver and traffic safety. Deals with current problems and methods of teaching motorcycle safety. Fee required.
  
  • D ED 4350 - Supervision of Fleet Transportation

    1-2 Hours. Fleet transportation programs including selections of operators, instructional programs for drivers, supervision of drivers, qualifications of supervisors, driver licensing, accident reporting, and minimum standards.
  
  • D ED 4373 - Organization, Administration, & Supervision of Safety Education

    3 Hours. Safety education programs at local, state, and federal levels including the administrative, instructional, and protective aspects of a comprehensive safety program.
  
  • D ED 4380 - Principles of Accident Prevention

    1-3 Hours. Traces the development of safety movement in the U.S., provides a background useful in handling problems and procedures of typical school, industrial, transportation, and emergency safety program.
  
  • D ED 4390 - Directed Readings in Safety

    1-4 Hours. Current and pertinent problems in safety on an individual study or class instruction basis that are not usually presented in other course offerings.
  
  • D ED 4441 - Innovative Methods &Techniques of Teaching Driver Education

    1 Hours. A survey of innovative methods and techniques now used in driver education, including program instruction, multi-car range, and simulation.
  
  • D ED 4541 - Use of Simulation Equipment in Driver Education

    1 Hours. Designed to provide up-to-date information, innovations, and new skills in simulation used in driver education.
  
  • D ED 4641 - Driver Education for Operators of Emergency Vehicles

    1 Hours. Designed for drivers of emergency vehicles; police, fire, and ambulance operators. Special emphasis on driving under emergency conditions.
  
  • D ED 4741 - Safety Education for the Elementary Teacher

    1 Hours. Survey of problems in safety confronted by elementary teachers, with special emphasis on pedestrian and bicycle safety.
  
  • DANC 1002 - Beginning Tap Dance

    2 Hours. Familiarizes students with basic tap dance skills, times steps, and various tap combinations. Involves basic rhythmic exercises and stage presence. Will include a brief history of tap, its evolution, and differences between classic and modern style tap dancing.
  
  • DANC 2242 - Beginning Ballet

    2 Hours. Students will gain knowledge of basic ballet barre exercises, positions, placement, ballet terms, and floor-crossing patterns.
  
  • DANC 2272 - Beginning Theatre Dance

    2 Hours. Instruction in the basic of dance. Emphasis in jazz dancing. Will give students knowledge of beginning techniques, stretches, body placement, and dance steps.
  
  • DANC 2403 - Country Music Theatre Production #

    3 Hours. Designed to help the student become acquainted with the activities Involved In the process of creating and producing a successful country music theatre production. Activities Include public relations, casting, script writing, technical theatre production, and country music performance.
  
  • DANC 3243 - Intermediate Ballet

    3 Hours. Continuation of Beginning Ballet. Building on basics and moving toward advanced techniques. Emphasis on perfecting beginning techniques and expanding knowledge of terminology.
  
  • DANC 3273 - Intermediate Theatre Dance

    3 Hours. Continuation of Beginning Theatre Dance. Moving at a faster pace and building on previous dance knowledge. Emphasis on stage presence.
  
  • DANC 3412 - Dance Choreography

    2 Hours. Instructs students in theatrical stage directions, placement of dancers on stage, and basic choreography skills of difference dance styles. Students will choreograph for swing choirs, theatrical musicals, etc.
  
  • DANC 3801 - Performing Dance Team

    1 Hours. Dance company represents the University by performing at various community events and university activities. Performance schedule varies. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. No more than three credits may apply toward a degree.
  
  • DANC 4273 - Advanced Theatre Dance

    3 Hours. Continuation of Intermediate Theatre Dance. Advanced dance techniques and patterns. Emphasis in creativity, stage placement, and some choreography experience.
  
  • ECED 4113 - Creative Expression for Early Childhood

    3 Hours. Explore stages of development of children in the arts; develop techniques and materials to use in basic art media; develop skills and leadership in music activities through use of an expanded repertoire of traditional rhythms, chants, folk songs, singing games, and action songs; explore play, improvisation and dramatization in creative dramatics.
  
  • ECED 4213 - Cognitive Development of Young Children & the Integrated Curriculum

    Examines cognitive development and instructional concerns related to the young child’s learning of science, social studies and mathematics. Special emphasis is given to the teaching process and inquiry.  This will involve the candidate creating constructivist learning experiences in the field. Prerequisite: Successful completion (grade of “C” or better) in ECED 4113 or ECED 4313 and full acceptance into the College of Education.
  
  • ECED 4313 - Development of Early Childhood Programs

    3 Hours. An overview of historical foundations, child development and theoretical bases, leading authorities, and a variety of educational settings. The student will become knowledgeable of the theoretical basis and child development needs which underlie various program models and the skills, methods and materials emphasized in each type. Prerequisite: Successful completion (grade of “C” or better) or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 3313, Clinical Teaching. Must have at least a 2.5 grade point average.
  
  • ECED 4510 - Organization and Implementation of Early Childhood Programs

    1-3 Hours. Experiences in planning for and guiding groups of young children in a variety of early childhood settings; with attention given to appropriate methods and materials, use of time, resources, parent and community relations. An examination of multi-dimensional aspects of the early childhood educator’s role in program development. Prerequisite: Admitted to Teacher Education, six hours from ECED 4113, ECED 4213, ECED 4313. Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4032 – Pre-Internship II. Must have at least a 2.5 grade point average. Laboratory experience is required. If not taken concurrently with EDUC 4032 (Pre-Intern II), student must enroll in one hour practicum EDUC 4811 or 5921.
  
  • ECED 4513 - Organization & Implementation of Early Childhood Programs

    3 Hours. Experiences in planning for and guiding groups of young children in a variety of early childhood setting; with attention given to appropriate methods and materials, use of time, resources, parent and community relations. An examination of multi-dimensional aspects of the early childhood educator’s role in program development. Prerequisite: Admitted to Teacher Education, six hours from ECED 4113, ECED 4213, ECED 4313. Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4032 – Pre-Internship II. Must have at least a 2.5 grade point average. Laboratory experience is required. If not taken concurrently with EDUC 4032 (Pre-Intern II), student must enroll in one hour practicum EDUC 4811 or 4921.
  
  • ECED 4811 - Practicum

    1 Hours. Course is taken concurrently with ECED 4513 and requires 50 hours of time spent working with students in an early childhood classroom. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ECED 4513, Organization and Implementation, Early Childhood Programs. Successful completion (grade of “P”) of EDUC 4032, Pre-Internship II.
  
  • ECON 2213 - Principles of Microeconomics #

    3 Hours. An introduction to modern microeconomics. Topics considered include market structures and functioning, cost and supply relationships, consumer behavior, demand theory, product and resource pricing, revenue and profit relationships, and business ethics.
  
  • ECON 2313 - Principles of Macroeconomics #

    3 Hours. An introduction to modern macroeconomics. Topics considered include a general overview of basic markets and the U.S. economy, international trade, national income accounts, the nature and causes of the business cycle, unemployment, inflation and growth, along with fiscal and monetary policy. Prerequisite: ECON 2213
  
  • ECON 3013 - Money and Banking #

    3 Hours. A historical approach from inception to current developments concerning legal, ethical, and political considerations in regard to commercial banking, thrifts, and the Federal Reserve System. A synthesis of domestic and international variables necessary for economic stabilization. Prerequisite: ECON 2313. (Student cannot earn credit In both ECON 3013 and FIN 3013.)
  
  • ECON 3343 - Managerial Economics#

    3 Hours. This course focuses on the application of economic reasoning and analysis to business decision making.  Topics include demand and supply analysis, estimation of demand by firms, pricing and non-price competition in contested markets, game-theoretic perspectives on business strategy, and other topics of interest. Prerequisite: ECON 2213
  
  • ECON 4513 - Health Care Economics#

    3 Hours. An introduction to health care economics organized around health care policy and administration applications.  Discussion includes: the differences between health care markets versus conventional markets, the labor markets for physicians and nurses, and the mechanisms we use for funding research and innovation in health care.  To practice and strengthen student analytical skills, each course will include some work on the analysis of various aspects of the ever-changing health care policy debate.  This can include readings and discussion on the evolution of health care markets to managed care, discussions on the increasing costs of medical care and the financial problems of Medicare, analysis and discussion of recent health care reform proposals, etc.  The objective is to help students learn to effectively apply economic tools and reasoning so that they can better understand health care issues. Prerequisite: Junior standing or above and ECON 2213 (Principles of Microeconomics) Dual-listed: MGMT 4513 - Students cannot earn credit in both ECON 4513 and MGMT 4513.
  
  • ECON 4533 - American Enterprise System#

    3 Hours. This course provides an overview of the development of the American system and the capitalistic institutions and ideologies, private property, profit motive, and enlightened self-interest that have contributed uniquely to the growth and productivity of the American enterprise system. The approach is non-technical, for the business major or any student who desires an overview of past and future trends of American entrepreneurial ideology.  Prerequisite: ECON 2213. Dual-listed: Students cannot earn credit in both ECON 4533 and MGMT 4533.
  
  • ECON 4613 - Government and Business #

    3 Hours. This course examines the government’s response to market failure. Problems considered will include public goods, monopoly, network externalities, and incomplete information and the market’s challenge in providing goods and services under these conditions. Prerequisite: ECON 2213.
  
  • ECON 4633 - International Economics and Trade #

    3 Hours. The theory and application of economic analysis to the sphere of the open economy. Emphasis placed upon United States trade patterns with various nations. Prerequisite: ECON 2113 and 2213.
  
  • ECON 4710 - Special Topics in Economics

    1-4 Hours. Study of an economic topic of current or special interest.
  
  • EDUC 3113 - Educational Psychology

    3 Hours. A required course in the professional education sequence with an emphasis on learning theory. Units in student entry characteristics, the task of instruction, educational tests and measurements and accountability are included within the scope of instruction. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 hours and an overall grade point average of 2.50. EDUC 3113 must be taken concurrently with EDUC 3313, Clinical Teaching.
  
  • EDUC 3223 - Educational Evaluation Including Tests and Measurements

    3 Hours. A study of the means of evaluating educational achievement, including the purposes for which evaluations are made, the instruments available for measuring educational achievement, techniques and procedures in common use, and newer devices that are begin proposed. Prerequisite: EDUC 3313.
  
  • EDUC 3312 - Pre-Internship I

    2 Hours. Only those students who have completed an introductory course to teacher education but have not met the field-based clinical experience requirement to satisfy degree/certification requirements for teacher education will be approved for this course. Students are placed in the public schools for a minimum of 8 days during the semester. Students observe in the classroom and participate in activities under the supervision of a professional educator. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credit hours and an overall grade point average of 2.50. Course is required for Admission to Teacher Education. Students must have approval of Head of Department of Teacher Education to enroll in the course.
  
  • EDUC 3313 - Clinical Teaching/Pre-Internship I

    3 Hours. This course is a study of the role of the school in a democratic society and teaching as a profession. All students enrolled in the course are required to complete a field-based clinical experience in the public schools for a minimum of 8 days during the semester. The clinical experiences include classroom observation and participation in activities at different grade levels under the supervision of a professional educator. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credit hours, an overall GPA of 2.5, taken the Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET) – verification required. EDUC 3313 must be taken concurrently with EDUC 3113, Educational Psychology.
  
  • EDUC 4030 - Pre-Internship II

    1-4 Hours. A junior-senior level observation and participation experience placing emphasis on a high level of participation in the teaching-learning process. Students shall be required to utilize instructional skills, demonstrate an understanding of human behavior and reflect a general fitness for the role of the professional teacher. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to teacher education and have received a passing score on the Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET). Taken concurrently with EDUC 4353, or ELED 4313.
  
  • EDUC 4032 - Pre-Internship II

    2 Hours. A junior-senior level observation and participation experience placing emphasis on a high level of participation in the teaching-learning process.  Students shall be required to utilize instructional skills, demonstrate an understanding of human behavior and reflect a general fitness for the role of the professional teacher.  Taken concurrently with EDUC 4353, or ELED 4313.  Prerequisite:  Must be admitted to teacher education and have received a passing score on the Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET).
  
  • EDUC 4044 - Elementary Intern Teaching

    4 Hours. Elementary Intern Teaching includes a complete semester of full-time intern teaching in the school to which the intern is assigned. Application to intern teaching is made through written application at least one semester in advance of the time the student wishes his/her internship. Before enrollment, the student must have: (1) Established 90 hours of college credit with a grade point average of 2.50 or better; (2) An overall grade point average of 2.50 or better in major field and professional core; (3) Credit in EDUC 3313, EDUC 4032, EDUC 3113, SPED 4433, and appropriate courses in methods of teaching; (4) Been recommended by the staff of his/her academic major field; (5) Must be admitted to teacher education. Full Internship is not offered during the summer sessions.
  
  • EDUC 4050 - Elementary Intern Teaching (Full Internship Program)

    4-10 Hours. Elementary Intern Teaching includes a complete semester of full-time intern teaching in the school to which the teacher candidate is assigned. Teacher candidates must be accepted by the participating school. Prerequisite: Before enrollment, the student must have: (1) Established 90 hours of college credit with a grade point average of 2.50 or better; (2) An overall grade point average of 2.50 or better in major field and professional core; (3) Credit in EDUC 3313, EDUC 4032, EDUC 3113, SPED 4433, and appropriate courses in methods of teaching; (4) Been recommended by the department chair of his/her academic major field; (5) Must be admitted to teacher education. Full internship is not offered during the summer sessions. Application to full internship is made through written application at least one semester in advance of the time the student wishes to enroll in his/her internship.
  
  • EDUC 4054 - Elementary Intern Teaching (Full Internship Program)

    4-10 Hours. Elementary Intern Teaching includes a complete semester of full-time intern teaching in the school to which the teacher candidate is assigned. Teacher candidates must be accepted by the participating school. Prerequisite: Before enrollment, the student must have: (1) Established 90 hours of college credit with a grade point average of 2.50 or better; (2) An overall grade point average of 2.50 or better in major field and professional core; (3) Credit in EDUC 3313, EDUC 4032, EDUC 3113, SPED 4433, and appropriate courses in methods of teaching; (4) Been recommended by the department chair of his/her academic major field; (5) Must be admitted to teacher education. Full internship is not offered during the summer sessions. Application to full internship is made through written application at least one semester in advance of the time the student wishes to enroll in his/her internship.
  
  • EDUC 4056 - Elementary Intern Teaching

    6 Hours. Elementary Intern Teaching includes a complete semester of full-time intern teaching in the school to which the intern is assigned. Application to intern teaching is made through written application at least one semester in advance of the time the student wishes his/her internship. Before enrollment, the student must have: (1) Established 90 hours of college credit with a grade point average of 2.50 or better; (2) An overall grade point average of 2.50 or better in major field and professional core; (3) Credit in EDUC 3313, EDUC 4032, EDUC 3113, SPED 4433, and appropriate courses in methods of teaching; (4) Been recommended by the staff of his/her academic major field; (5) Must be admitted to teacher education. Full Internship is not offered during the summer sessions.
  
  • EDUC 4060 - Secondary Intern Teaching (Full Internship Program)

    4-10 Hours. Secondary Intern Teaching includes a complete semester of full-time intern teaching in the school to which the teacher candidate is assigned. Teacher candidate must be accepted by the participating school. Prerequisite: Before enrollment, the student must have: (1) Established 90 hours of college credit with a grade point average of 2.50 or better; (2) An overall grade point average of 2.50 or better in major field and professional core; (3) Credit in EDUC 3313, EDUC 4032, EDUC 3113, and SPED 4433. Students should take Pre-Internship II with appropriate courses in methods of teaching; (4) Been recommended by the department chair of his/her academic major field; (5) Must be admitted to teacher education. Full Internship is not offered during the summer sessions. Application to full internship is made through written application at least one semester in advance of the time the student wishes to enroll in his/her internship.
  
  • EDUC 4064 - Secondary Intern Teaching (Full Internship Program)

    4 Hours. Secondary Intern Teaching includes a complete semester of full-time intern teaching in the school to which the teacher candidate is assigned. Teacher candidate must be accepted by the participating school. Prerequisite: Before enrollment, the student must have: (1) Established 90 hours of college credit with a grade point average of 2.50 or better; (2) An overall grade point average of 2.50 or better in major field and professional core; (3) Credit in EDUC 3313, EDUC 4032, EDUC 3113, and SPED 4433. Students should take Pre-Internship II with appropriate courses in methods of teaching; (4) Been recommended by the department chair of his/her academic major field; (5) Must be admitted to teacher education. Full Internship is not offered during the summer sessions. Application to full internship is made through written application at least one semester in advance of the time the student wishes to enroll in his/her internship.
  
  • EDUC 4066 - Secondary Intern Teaching (Full Internship Program)

    6 Hours. Secondary Intern Teaching includes a complete semester of full-time intern teaching in the school to which the teacher candidate is assigned. Teacher candidate must be accepted by the participating school. Prerequisite: Before enrollment, the student must have: (1) Established 90 hours of college credit with a grade point average of 2.50 or better; (2) An overall grade point average of 2.50 or better in major field and professional core; (3) Credit in EDUC 3313, EDUC 4032, EDUC 3113, and SPED 4433. Students should take Pre-Internship II with appropriate courses in methods of teaching; (4) Been recommended by the department chair of his/her academic major field; (5) Must be admitted to teacher education. Full Internship is not offered during the summer sessions. Application to full internship is made through written application at least one semester in advance of the time the student wishes to enroll in his/her internship.
  
  • EDUC 4074 - Secondary Intern Teaching

    4 Hours. Secondary Intern Teaching includes a complete semester of full-time intern teaching in the school to which the teacher candidate is assigned. Teacher candidate must be accepted by the participating school. Prerequisite: Before enrollment, the student must have: (1) Established 90 hours of college credit with a grade point average of 2.50 or better; (2) An overall grade point average of 2.50 or better in major field and professional core; (3) Credit in EDUC 3313, EDUC 4032, Educ 3113, and Sped 4433. Students should take Pre-Internship II with appropriate courses in methods of teaching; (4) Been recommended by the department chair of his/her academic major field; (5) Must be admitted to teacher education. Full Internship is not offered during the summer sessions. Application to full internship is made through written application at least one semester in advance of the time the student wishes to enroll in his/her internship.
  
  • EDUC 4172 - Assessment and Evaluation

    2 Hours. This course focuses on the design, administration, and evaluation of educational assessment procedures and instruments to determine the impact of instruction on student learning.  Examining both informal and formal processes, the course emphasizes the use of data analysis to meet the needs of diverse learners.  Concurrent enrollment with Intern Teaching required.
  
  • EDUC 4252 - Seminar

    2 Hours. Offered in connection with full semester intern teaching assignments by the university staff member responsible for coordination of theory and practice.
  
  • EDUC 4353 - Teaching Methods and Practices

    3 Hours. A general methods course designed to assist the student in interpreting the philosophy and objectives of elementary-secondary education through classroom management, methods of presenting instructional materials, and evaluating results. Includes methods in audio-visual education. Prerequisite: EDUC 3313 and EDUC 3113, admittance to Teacher Education. Must be admitted to Teacher Education. Course must be taken concurrently with EDUC 4032 – Pre-Internship II.
  
  • EDUC 4810 - Individual Studies, Special Topics

    1-3 Hours. Course will have different topics each semester and summer session to allow for addressing current and critical issues in education.
  
  • EDUC 4813 - Sign Language I

    3 Hours. Course will have different topics each semester and summer session to allow for addressing current and critical issues in education.
  
  • EDUC 4813 - Sign Language II

    3 Hours. Course will have different topics each semester and summer session to allow for addressing current and critical issues in education.
  
  • EDUC 4823 - Technology in Education

    3 Hours. Students majoring in the Teacher Education Program must complete this course in order to satisfy degree/certification requirements. Technology in Education focuses on integrating technology into the curriculum through the teaching and learning process. Students are made aware through demonstration and hands-on activities of the selection and application of computer hardware, software, and web-based resources as well as construction of digital tools for classroom instruction and professional development. Relevance of course content is applied through Service Learning projects. Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Intermediate computer skills are expected.
  
  • ELED 4323 - Language Arts in the Elementary School

    3 Hours. Adaptation of the language arts to the needs and maturity levels of elementary school children to promote language development. Includes methods of teaching listening, speaking, reading, writing, and viewing visual representation with emphasis on the interrelationships among the arts. Prerequisite: Successful completion (grade of “C” or better) or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 3313, Clinical Teaching. Must have at least a 2.5 grade point average.
  
  • ELED 4343 - Social Studies for the Elementary Grades

    3 Hours. A study of the social studies concepts taught in the elementary school. Emphasis on unit planning and the integration of other curriculum areas with social studies. Prerequisite: Successful completion (grade of “C” or better) or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 3313, Clinical Teaching. Must have at least a 2.5 grade point average.
  
  • ELED 4563 - Management of the Elementary Classroom and Curriculum

    3 Hours. A course designed to aid the elementary education major in synthesizing the elementary education course content and to cover the following topics: Characteristics of good teachers; organizing for teaching in regard to goals, time, and materials; various organizational plans including lesson and unit planning, grouping, and interest centers; observation and guidance of children’s learning in an appropriate learning environment; classroom management skills as related to teaching, control, and discipline and parent conferencing. Prerequisite: Successful completion (grade of “C” or better) of EDUC 3313, Clinical Teaching and EDUC 3113, Educ Psyc. (Note: Must be taken concurrently with EDUC 4032, Pre-Internship II.) Must have at least a 2.5 grade point average. Full admission to Teacher Education is required.
  
  • ENGL 113 - Reading Enhancement

    3 Hours. This course is designed to develop and/or enhance reading skills, thus preparing students for dealing with academic texts specifically and other reading demands in general. High school deficiency in English may be satisfied by completion of this course. (No college credit.)
  
  • ENGL 123 - Writing Enhancement

    3 Hours. Designed to develop basic academic skills in composition, reading, and critical thinking. High school deficiency in English may be satisfied by the successful completion of this course. (No college credit)
  
  • ENGL 1113 - Freshman Composition I #

    3 Hours. Introduction to the processes and types of academic writing, critical reading and critical thinking. Designed to prepare students to write in a variety of academic situations and disciplines. Prerequisite: ENG 0123 if student scores below the qualifying score on the placement test. No major or minor credit.
  
  • ENGL 1123 - Freshman Composition I for Honors Students #

    3 Hours. An enriched program in writing for students who are enrolled in the 21st Century Scholars Program.
  
  • ENGL 1213 - Freshman Composition II #

    3 Hours. Introduction to written argumentation, persuasion, analysis and research through selected literary texts. Designed to reinforce general academic writing and research skills. Prerequisite: ENG 1113. No major or minor credit.
  
  • ENGL 1223 - Freshmen Composition II for Honors Students #

    3 Hours. An enriched program in writing, research about literature for students who are enrolled in the 21st Century Scholars Program.
 

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