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Chemistry
  

  • CHEM 1212K - Principles of Chemistry II with Laboratory

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1211K  and MATH 1111 
    This course follows CHEM 1211K  and continues building student chemical knowledge, skill and ability through further exploration of chemical and biochemical systems using qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Topics covered include solution chemistry, kinetics, acid/base chemistry, chemical equilibrium, reduction and oxidation (redox), chemical thermodynamics and electrochemistry. These topics are revisited in the laboratory, where students further expand their instrumentation and technical knowledge as they collect and analyze scientific data, gathered with modern instrumentation, for real-world questions. Upon completion of the course, the student will: 1) relate the properties of solutions to chemical, biochemical and environmental systems; 2) account for factors that affect the kinetics and dynamics of chemical transformations; 3) analyze chemical equilibria conceptually and computationally; 4) describe and apply the consequences of the fundamental laws of thermodynamics to a variety of systems; 5) identify the role and the importance of acid-base reactions, redox reactions and electrochemistry in chemical contexts; 6) apply constructed lecture and laboratory knowledge to an on-going, campus-wide experimental research project.
  

  • CHEM 2211K - Organic Chemistry I with Laboratory

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1212K 
    The first semester of a two semester course of an introduction to the relationship between chemical structure and the physical and chemical properties of organic molecules. Upon completion of this course students will: (1) effectively and clearly communicate principles of organic chemistry in written and oral form, (2) identify which of the four fundamental kinds of organic reactions: addition, elimination, substitution or rearrangement is responsible for a given reaction and describe its mechanism, (3) describe bonding, stereochemistry and 3-dimensional arrangement of atoms in organic molecules and apply them to nomenclature and molecular function (4) design preparative synthesis of organic molecules by applying reaction mechanisms, (5) evaluate library and Internet resources to gather, organize, and supply scientific information, (6) apply spectroscopic analysis and techniques to elucidate chemical structure, (7) collect, present and analyze scientific data from a series of organic chemistry techniques and laboratory experiments.
  

  • CHEM 2212K - Organic Chemistry II with Laboratory

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 2211K 
    The second semester in a two semester course of an introduction to the relationship between chemical structure and the physical and chemical properties of organic molecules. Upon completion of this course. students will: (1) effectively and clearly communicate principles of organic chemistry in written and oral form, (2) detail reaction mechanisms not addressed in Organic Chemistry I,(3) describe bonding, stereochemistry and 3-dimensional arrangement of atoms in organic molecules not described in Organic Chemistry I and apply them to nomenclature and molecular function, (4) design multi-step preparative synthesis of organic molecules by applying reaction mechanisms, (5) evaluate and extrapolate information from reference literature for application in organic synthesis, (6) apply spectroscopic analysis techniques to elucidate chemical structure, and (7) collect, present and analyze scientific data from a series of organic chemistry techniques and laboratory experiments.
  

  • CHEM 3000K - Analytical Chemistry with Laboratory

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1212K 
    This course provides practical, hands-on experience in the design and application of analytical techniques to obtain detailed, quantitative information about chemical systems. Upon completion of this course, students will: 1) integrate conceptual models of concentration, solubility, and activity to solve problems in various chemical equilibrium systems, 2) develop and apply appropriate sampling and sample preparation techniques, 3) analyze chemical compounds quantitatively using appropriate methodologies, 4) develop and implement data validation plans, 5) perform scientific literature review to guide problem solving, and 6) effectively and clearly communicate scientific information following the accepted standards of the scientific community.
  

  • CHEM 3100K - Inorganic Chemistry with Laboratory

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 2211K  with a C or better
    Upon completion of this course, students will: 1) apply the theories of inorganic chemistry to investigate and explain chemical properties at the molecular level and macroscopic level, 2) perform experiments and interpret data that demonstrate the concepts of inorganic chemistry, 3) illustrate and interpret data that lead to the modern structure of the periodic table and periodic trends, 4) apply the principles of inorganic chemistry to describe, predict and critically analyze the physical properties and/or reactivity of main group, transition metal, and lanthanide elements, and 5) illustrate and apply knowledge of the connection between inorganic chemistry and questions that are of interest to science and humanity.
  

  • CHEM 3200 - Environmental Chemistry

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1212K 
    Upon completion of this course, students will: 1) communicate effectively and clearly environmental information in written and oral form, 2) illustrate and interpret environmental data using graphs, tables, charts, and text, 3) apply environmental chemistry using 21st century technology to investigate environmental topics, 4) apply fundamental chemistry concepts to explain environmental chemistry in modern day society, 5) integrate, describe and apply the application of chemistry and its effects on personal and community health and environmental quality through the study of issues related to toxic chemical pollution, 6) apply concepts of environmental chemistry to describe the environmental impact of pollution (soil, air and water), waste management and disposal, alternative fuels and green chemistry, 7) discuss and relate the applications of chemical technologies implemented through environmental practices to business and industry.
  

  • CHEM 3300 - Bioinorganic Chemistry

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BCHM 3100K 
    Bioinorganic chemistry examines the role of inorganic chemical species, particularly metal ions, in biological systems. Principles of biochemistry, inorganic and coordination chemistry are used to explore the role and mechanism of essential and non-essential metals in the function and behavior of biomolecules, especially metalloproteinase. Upon completion of this course, the student will: 1) describe connections between inorganic chemistry and the life processes in written and oral form, 2) apply the principles of coordination chemistry and electron count of transition metals to the properties and processes of metalloproteinase, 3) describe the properties, stability, reactivity and bonding theories of coordination compounds in relationship to living systems, 4) identify and describe the experimental methods used in bioinorganic chemistry and employ the principles of inorganic chemistry to predict and critically analyze spectroscopic data of metalloproteinase, and 5) illustrate and interpret scientific data in one or more advanced topics involving the role of metalloproteinase in catalysis, respiration, metabolism, medicine, and ion transport.
  

  • CHEM 3500 - Industrial Chemistry

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3000K 
    Upon completion of this course, the student will: 1) effectively and clearly communicate orally and in writing meeting the standards of an industrial chemistry environment in formats including technical reports, standard operating procedures posters and oral presentations, 2) illustrate and interpret scientific data using graphs, tables, charts and standard reports in formats commonly used in the chemical industry, 3) locate and employ current technical literature and patents to investigate, effectively examine and evaluate the information obtained in a chemical industry, 4) describe good manufacturing practices, good laboratory practices and quality management systems and their application to ensuring safe operations and environmentally sound practices in chemical industry, and 5) apply chemical principles to describe production, formulation and manufacture of raw materials and consumer products.
  

  • CHEM 3600 - Chemistry Content Methods

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BCHM 3100K  and PHYS 1112K 
    This course will focus on methods for implementing student-centered instruction in Chemistry. Special emphasis will be placed on the particular ways of knowing associated with chemistry and incorporating these ways of knowing into learning activities for secondary students. Candidates will design, implement, and assess learning activities for secondary students. A field component accompanies this course. Upon completion of this course, the student will: 1) learn to make decisions about content educational reform efforts 2) develop critical views of content specific curriculum, textbooks, and other instructional materials, 3) demonstrate proficiency with a range of content specific concepts from secondary and/or middle school curriculum, 4) develop specific content-based lesson plans guided by relevant documents such as state and national standards, local curriculum, and textbooks, 5) design and implement content appropriate learning activities for secondary and/or middle school students, 6) develop understanding of and use a variety of materials and methods for instruction, 7) incorporate technology into student learning experiences, 8) design content specific learner experiences that accommodate learner differences, 9) utilize a variety of content appropriate strategies that maximize learning for all students in a well-managed environment, 10) demonstrate knowledge of laboratory preparation, management and safety as needed for classroom demonstrations or experiments, and 11) demonstrate an understanding of and an ability to communicate concepts on green chemistry.
  

  • CHEM 4000 - Chemistry Special Topics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1212K   and Permission of Instructor
    This course topic will vary based on student and faculty interest and therefore may be repeated for credit IF topics are different. Upon completion of this course, students will: 1) apply knowledge of chemistry to the special topic; 2) demonstrate knowledge of literature applicable to the special topic and 3) demonstrate proficiency in solving chemical problems related to the special topic.
  

  • CHEM 4100K - Instrumental Chemistry with Laboratory

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3000K  with grade of C or better
    This course is an introduction to modern instrumental methods of chemical analysis. The course will provide practical, hands-on experience in the theory, design, operation, and application of instrumental techniques. Electrochemical, spectroscopic, and chromatographic methods will be used to qualitatively and quantitatively assess chemically and biologically significant molecules. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will: 1) accurately and precisely describe and apply the theory and operational principles of analytical instruments, including their electrical components, in the determination of the chemical composition of samples, 2) identify the advantages, disadvantages, and limitations of different analytical instruments, 3) select the appropriate methods for elemental and molecular analyses, including qualitative and quantitative spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques, 4) identify and assess sources of error in chemical and instrumental analysis, 5) recognize interferences in chemical analysis, 6) apply appropriate sampling methods in instrumental chemical analysis, 7) apply data validation techniques, and 8) effectively and clearly communicate scientific information in written and oral form, including interpreting instrument manuals and writing standard operation procedures.
  

  • CHEM 4201K - Physical Chemistry I with Laboratory

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (CHEM 1212K  and (MATH 2600  or PHYS 3000K )) or ((CHEM 3000K , MATH 2200 ) and (PHYS 1112K  or PHYS 2212K )) all with grades of “C” or better
    This course integrates the theory and practice of chemistry and physics with biology, information technology, and mathematics to investigate molecular level phenomena. Upon completion of the course, students will: (1) employ the conceptual and mathematical aspects of thermodynamics to predict and describe the behavior of ideal thermodynamic systems including chemical and physical equilibria of pure substances, mixtures and their colligative properties, (2) apply the exactly solvable systems in quantum mechanics to predict and describe the behavior of model systems, (3) examine molecular structure and properties of matter at the level of simple molecular orbital theory, (4) describe and calculate the kinetic behavior of a variety of chemical and biochemical systems, (5) interpret spectroscopic data using appropriate quantum formulations, (6) describe the historical contributions of a variety of individuals to the development of physical chemistry and (7) apply the scientific method through a series of experiments, mathematical and molecular modeling and computational chemistry on ideal systems to explore fundamentals of physical chemistry.
  

  • CHEM 4202K - Physical Chemistry II with Laboratory

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 2210  , PHYS 2212K , CHEM 4201K 
    Upon completion of this course, the student will: (1) apply the fundamentals of thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, kinetics/dynamics and spectroscopy to investigate non-ideal systems, (2) use techniques from linear algebra, calculus and differential equations to solve problems of chemical interest, (3) define the variational principle and perturbation theory and apply them to solve problems in chemical systems for which analytical solutions do not exist, (4) Integrate the fundamentals of physical chemistry to the description of chemical systems introduced in organic and analytical chemistry, and (5) apply mathematical, molecular and computational modeling to a series of experiments following the scientific method to explore systems of chemical interest.
  

  • CHEM 4400 - Computational Chemistry

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 4201K 
    This is an introductory course in methods of computational chemistry. The course will be an overview and hands-on introduction to a variety of computational tools. The list of topics will vary by semester, but will include electronic structure theory, molecular mechanics, and chemical dynamics. Upon completion of this course, students will: 1) apply chemical simulations employing a variety of theoretical models to problems of scientific interest, 2) explain the fundamental principles underlying the mathematical, molecular modeling and computational methods investigated and apply them to real world problems, and 3) evaluate which theoretical models are appropriate to apply to different chemical systems.
  

  • CHEM 4500 - Chemistry of Energy

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 4201K 
    This course introduces various forms of energy that power modern society. The history, scientific basis, and practical considerations of both traditional and alternative fuels will be investigated within the context of chemistry. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: 1) knowledgeably discuss the world’s changing energy sources and demands, 2) demonstrate knowledge of the various forms of renewable energy and traditional fuels in written and oral form, 3) employ 21st century technology to investigate and to describe energy within a global context, 4) illustrate and interpret scientific data to communicate the energy needs and resources of the United States at various regional levels, 5) discuss proposed sustainable methodologies and determine how they address society’s need for development and resource allocation, and 6) demonstrate knowledge of ethical issues related to energy use.
  

  • CHEM 4550 - Polymer Chemistry

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 2212K , CHEM 4201K 
    This course introduces an overview of the chemistry of polymers. Polymers form the basis for synthetic plastics to natural biopolymers (such as nucleic acids and proteins) that are essential for life. The physical structures and properties as well as synthetic mechanisms of some commercial polymers will be discussed. Theories of physical properties of polymers in solution and in the solid state will be addressed. Characterization topics may include molecular weight averages, thermal transitions, and mechanical properties. Upon completion of this course, the student will: 1) define and compute molecular weight averages from the molecular weight distributions in synthetic polymers, 2) define the major classes of polymerization mechanisms, and specify reaction conditions to control the average molecular weights, the distribution of molecular weights, and chain architecture for each class, 3) recognize polymeric microstructures based on theory and understand experimental methods that characterize polymers, 4) use organic chemistry to describe synthetic mechanisms of select commercial polymers in their manufacturing process, 5) use the principles of thermodynamics to describe and calculate the physical properties of polymers and polymer solutions, 6) describe the factors affecting the stability of polymers, the mechanisms of degradation, strategies for stabilization and the advantages and disadvantages of bio-degradable formulations, and 7) apply computational methods to answer questions of interest about polymer dynamics, polymerization kinetics and polymer thermodynamic properties.
  

  • CHEM 4701 - Integrated Lab I

    (2) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3000K  . BCHM 3100K 
    Research-oriented course, which applies quantitative and qualitative methods to determine green chemistry and biochemically significant molecules and systems. Emphasis will be placed on isolation and analysis techniques and may include Ultraviolet-Visible, Infrared and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy, Gas chromatography, Mass spectrometry, High Performance Liquid Chromatography and fast reaction (stopped-flow) kinetics. Upon completion of this course, students will: 1) use instrumentation at an appropriate level of sophistication to analyze and answer substance life-cycle questions of green chemical and biochemical interest, 2) effectively retrieve and critically evaluate articles from peer-reviewed technical journals, 3) write well-organized, concise laboratory reports in a scientifically appropriate style; communicate written details of reports to peers in a clear and concise manner, 4) understand and apply the aspects of modern chemical safety in each of the following: general safety awareness, correct disposal techniques, minimizing hazards in the laboratory, use of materials safety data sheets (MSDS), 5) apply critical thinking skills and their understanding of all chemistry sub disciplines to design and execute experiments that incorporate the principles of green chemistry; analyze data and draw appropriate conclusions, 6) demonstrate sound ethical principles when conducting laboratory work, and 7) interact productively with their peers and work effectively as part of a team pursuing a common goal.
  

  • CHEM 4702 - Integrated Lab II

    (2) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 4701 , CHEM 4201K  with concurrency
    This laboratory course emphasizes the theory, structure, synthesis and characterization of organic, inorganic or organometallic compounds through application of a number of advanced techniques. Advanced synthetic methods may include photochemical, high temperature and inert-atmosphere reactions. Advanced analytical methods include Ultraviolet-Visible, Infrared and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy, Gas chromatography, Mass spectrometry and fast reaction (stopped-flow) kinetics. Computational chemistry will be employed to determine stability of reactants, intermediates and products as well as elucidate likely transition structures along the reaction pathway. Upon completion of this course, students will: 1) use spectroscopic instrumentation, inert atmosphere reaction apparatus and computational methods at an appropriate level of sophistication to analyze and answer questions of chemical interest, 2) effectively retrieve and critically evaluate articles from peer-reviewed technical journals, 3) write well-organized, concise laboratory reports in a variety of scientific styles; communicate oral and written details of reports to peers in a clear and concise manner, 4) demonstrate knowledge of modern chemical safety in each of the following areas: general safety awareness, correct disposal techniques, minimization of hazards in the laboratory, use of material safety data sheets (MSDS), 5) apply critical thinking skills and knowledge of fundamental chemistry to design and execute experiments which may require oxygen and/or moisture-free environments; analyze data and draw appropriate conclusions, 6) demonstrate sound ethical principles when conducting laboratory work, and 7) interact productively with peers and work effectively as part of a team pursuing chemical inquiries.
  

  • CHEM 4800 - Chemistry Internship

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Completion of Area F and Approval of the Chemistry Internship Committee
    Upon completion of this course, the student will: 1) gather information about a possible career path, 2) effectively use methodology associated with the profession such as the scientific method, problem solving in the work environment, or assuming responsible tasks of the profession, 3) communicate in-depth scientific information effectively in oral and written form using appropriate terminology and charts/graphs, and 4) collect and analyze data and interpret results in chart/graph and oral/written form.

Chinese
  

  • CHIN 1001 - Elementary Chinese I

    (3) Credit Hours
    Introduction to listening, speaking, reading and writing in Chinese and to the culture of Chinese speaking regions.
  

  • CHIN 1002 - Elemantary Chinese II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHIN 1001 
    Continued listening, speaking, reading and writing in Chinese with further study of the culture of Chinese-speaking regions.
  

  • CHIN 1002 - Elementary Chinese II

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHIN 1001
    Continued listening, speaking, reading and writing in Chinese with further study of the culture of Chinese-speaking regions.
  

  • CHIN 2001 - Intermediate Chinese I

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHIN 1002 
    Course continues performance based training in higher levels of Chinese grammar, pronunciation, composition and conversation. Students acquire greater proficiency speaking, listening, reading and writing in Chinese.
  

  • CHIN 2002 - Intermediate Chinese II

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHIN 2001  
    Continued teaching on how to express more sophisticated and complex ideas, including opinions, intentions and desires; to comprehend the language in conversational and editorial contexts; and to read authentic texts and respond to the orally and in writing.

Cinema Media Art Production
  

  • CMAP 4060 - Cinema and Media Arts Capstone Project

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: FILM 3005  ; FILM 3010  both with a grade of “C” or better
    The Capstone is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their accumulated training in the field of Cinema and Media Arts Production through the creation of a single original project.  Projects  may take a number of forms, subject to the instructor’s approval and their concentration.
  

  • CMAP 4100 - Directors Workshop

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: FILM 2100 , FILM 3010 , and FILM 3480  with a grade of “C” or better
    This course will cover the basic elements of directing short narrative films.  Student will learn the fundamentals of story development, film aesthetics and performance, as well as on-set management, budgeting and scheduling.  Students will also learn how to effectively communicate their ideas to both the cast and the crew in order to successfully develop a short script or story idea into a completed film. Working collaboratively in small groups, students will complete several short projects that apply directing techniques.  The course will culminate in a finished short film of approximately 5-10 minutes.
  

  • CMAP 4581 - Writers Room

    (3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 3822 , ENGL 3842 , and FILM 3030  with a grade of “C” or better
    In this advanced course, students will work collaboratively in the development of original scripts for film, television and/or theater.  Students will continue to refine the techniques learned in the prerequisite screenwriting courses, such as pitching ideas, developing treatments and outlines, and proper formatting.  Students will also be asked to revise and refine their ideas through rewrites.  Throughout the semester students will work as a  team, coming up with ideas and breaking them into acts or scenes before an individual writer turns the story into a finished script.
  

  • CMAP 4952 - Cinema and Media Arts Production Internship

    (3-9) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: FILM 3010   and ENGL 3880  both with a grade of “C” or better and Instructor’s consent
    CMAP 4952 provides practical work experience related to the study of cinema and media arts production.  An internship provides students with learning experiences tailored to their interests as well as opportunities to learn about careers and gain practical experience through the completion of applied internships.  Students will be individually placed in an internship where they apply knowledge and skills from the field of cinema and media arts production related to the concentrations they are pursuing in real-world contexts.  This is a variable level course where 3 credit hours are granted for 10-15 hours of internship per week; 6 hours of credit are granted for 20-25 hours of internship per week; and 9 hours of credit are granted for 30-35 hours of internship per week in a given semester.

Communications
  

  • COMM 1100 - Human Communications

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 0989 
    A broad approach to oral communications skills including intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group and public speaking.
  

  • COMM 1110 - Public Speaking

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 0989 
    The organization of materials and the vocal and physical aspects of delivery in various speaking situations.
  

  • COMM 2100 - Media and Society

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or higher
    As a foundational course of a communication program, this course will examine the history, structure, organization, and cultural role of the major forms of mass media in the United States and globally. They include all the major media industries: books; journalism; public relations, advertising, and marketing; radio; television; film; music; the Internet; and video games. Specifically, the focus of the course will be on the content of media messages, social and political consequences of private and public ownership of the media, relationship between the media and the public, and the development of communication technologies.

Criminal Justice/Criminology
  

  • CJCR 1100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice/Criminology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 0989 
    This course will examine the inter-relationship of criminal justice and criminology, analyze theories and data related to the prediction of crime and review the process involved in the administration of justice in America.
  

  • CJCR 2000 - Administration of Justice

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CJCR 1100  and ENGL 1102 
    This course will examine the contemporary criminal justice system, major systems of social control and their policies and practices, victimology, juvenile justice, and comparative criminal justice.
  

  • CJCR 2400 - Ethics in Criminal Justice

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CJCR 1100  
    Exploration of the complexities of moral decisions and dilemmas facing Criminal Justice practitioners. Topics include determining appropriate behavior as well as examining the various strategies used to promote ethical behavior among criminal justice practitioners.
  

  • CJCR 3100 - Research Methods

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CJCR 1100  and CJCR 2000  with a grade of “C” or better
    This foundation course introduces students to the research methodologies commonly used within the social/behavioral sciences and the field of criminal justice. Students will not receive credit for both CJCR 2100 and CJCR 3100.
  

  • CJCR 3200 - Criminology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CJCR 1100  
    Through the analysis of a variety of causational theories, students will explore the origins, nature and extent of crime within contemporary society. Course emphasis will be on the types of crime and the classification of offenders.
  

  • CJCR 3210 - Organized Crime

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 , CJCR 1100  and CJCR 3200  with a “C” or better
    This course will examine the nature, extent and social awareness of organized crime. It will emphasize the theoretical explanations of organized crime, the business of organized crime, the perceived ethnic components of organized crime and will explore the means being taken to combat organized crime in the United States and abroad.
  

  • CJCR 3220 - Juvenile Delinquency

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 , CJCR 1100  and CJCR 3200  with a “C” or better
    This course involves the study and examination of juvenile delinquency and how it relates to society through theory, practices and related laws. The course will review the evolution of delinquency and the effects on society, families and individuals.
  

  • CJCR 3230 - Gangs

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 , CJCR 1100  and CJCR 3200  with a “C” or better
    This course examines the formation, continuance and expansion of gangs in the United States. Included will be a review of street and prison gangs, as well as the public policies related to prevention and intervention.
  

  • CJCR 3300 - American Courts and Legal System

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CJCR 1100 
    In this course students are exposed to a detailed examination of the role of the judiciary in the Criminal Justice system. This course will examine the structure of the courts and criminal procedure from charging through sentencing and appeal.
  

  • CJCR 3400 - American Police Systems

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CJCR 1100 
    An introductory overview of the social and historical settings of the police and of the police role and function is provided in this course. Topics include an examination of the structure of American policing, the use of police discretionary powers, police values, police culture and the organization and control of police.
  

  • CJCR 3500 - Corrections

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CJCR 1100 
    This survey course will examine both the traditional and evolving aspects of contemporary corrections. Students will examine the operations of various jails and prisons and will review classification, security, safety and programming issues facing contemporary American corrections.
  

  • CJCR 3510 - Institutional Correction

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 ; CJCR 1100  and CJCR 3200 
    In this course the history and development of prisons, jails and other correctional institutions will be studied. Included will be an analysis and evaluation of contemporary imprisonment including the structure, function and effectiveness of correctional institutions. With a “C” or better
  

  • CJCR 3600 - Statistics for the Social Sciences

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CJCR 3100  with a grade of “C” or better
    Students will learn to make inferences from statistical evidence and to analyze relations among variables. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis based upon probability theory will integrate the use of the software packages as a tool for data management and hypothesis testing.
  

  • CJCR 3700 - Criminal Procedures

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 , CJCR 1100  or permission of the instructor.
    This course is an in-depth look at the application of the procedural requirements of the US Criminal Justice System as mandated by the US Constitution, State Constitutions and the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. The Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendment safeguards of the US Constitution are emphasized, with a particular focus upon the purposes of Arrest Laws, the Regulation of Warrants, Search and Seizure, the Exclusionary Rule, Trial Procedures and other legal process remedies.
  

  • CJCR 3800 - Criminal Justice Management

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 , CJCR 1100  or permission of the instructor.
    This course provides an introduction to management theory, practice and policy. Included is an overview of traditional schools of organizational theory, scientific management, human relations and the behavioral approach with particular emphasis on how each theoretical perspective applies to criminal justice agencies. This course is the same as the previous course entitled “Criminal Justice Administration.” Credit will be awarded for only one CJCR 3800 course.
  

  • CJCR 3810 - Juvenile Justice

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 , CJCR 1100  and CJCR 3200  with a “C” or better
    This course will explore the evolution of the juvenile justice system in the United States and identify significant policy issues that have shaped current day practices.
  

  • CJCR 4000 - Special Topics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CJCR 1100 , CJCR 3200  and ENGL 1102  with a C or better
    This course provides an examination of topics that are of current interest I the field of criminal justice. The class may be repeated for credit when content changes
  

  • CJCR 4120 - Race, Ethnicity and Crime

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CJCR 3200  with a “C” or better
    This course explores racial and ethnic relations in society, racial differences in crime and violence, and racial and ethnic disparities in the justice system. Students will not receive credit for more than one instance of CJCR 4120.
  

  • CJCR 4130 - Gender, Crime and Justice

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CJCR 3200  with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of instructor
    This course explores gender and sexuality in society, gendered differences in crime and victimization, and the experiences of women and sexual minorities with the criminal justice system.
  

  • CJCR 4210 - Criminal and Deviant Behavior

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 , CJCR 1100  and CJCR 3200  with a “C” or better
    In this course students will be exposed to an advanced study of the logic of causation and its application to the scientific study of the etiology of criminal and deviant behaviors.
  

  • CJCR 4220 - White Collar and Cybercrime

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 , CJCR 1100 , and CJCR 3200  with a “C” or better
    White-collar crime primarily refers to forms of illegal business activity. This course will explore various types of crime, including fraud, perjury, obstruction, bribery and corruption, embezzlement, tax evasion, conspiracy, RICO and the expanding evolution and expansion of white collar crime through computers and cyberspace
  

  • CJCR 4230 - Criminal Violence

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 , CJCR 1100  and CJCR 3200  with a “C” or better
    In this course, issues surrounding violence in today’s society and their impact on offenders and their victims. Homicide, child and domestic abuse and other forms of violence will be examined. Georgia Gwinnett College 2011-2012 Catalog, p. 188
  

  • CJCR 4240 - Victimology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 , CJCR 1100 , and CJCR 3200  with a “C” or better
    This course provides an in-depth analysis of victims of crime; their characteristics, vulnerabilities and possible culpabilities as well as their experiences with the criminal justice system.
  

  • CJCR 4250 - Crime Prevention

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 , CJCR 1100 , and CJCR 3200  with a “C” or better
    This course will examine the historical developments of crime prevention methodologies, including community involvement, education and awareness programs, governmental intervention, target hardening and environmental design. In addition, students will be introduced to contemporary crime prevention strategies and the techniques for evaluating prevention programs.
  

  • CJCR 4340 - Homeland Security and Terrorism

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 , CJCR 1100 , and CJCR 3200  with a “C” or better
    This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore the phenomenon of terrorism. The political nature and theoretical underpinnings of terror will be examined. Particular emphasis will be placed on the responses to terroristic violence by federal, state and local agencies.
  

  • CJCR 4350 - Criminal Law

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CJCR 1100 , ENGL 1102 , CJCR 3200  with a “C” or better
    Cross-listed with: POLS 4350  
    An examination of the substantive criminal law, its origin and sources, the elements of crime, and modifying circumstances and defenses. Also discussed are offenses against the person and property, those offenses involving specific intent, and public welfare offenses, and the role of legal support staff in criminal litigation.

     

    Credit will be issued for either POLS 4350 or CJCR 4350.

  

  • CJCR 4410 - Police and the Community

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 , CJCR 1100 , and CJCR 3200  with a “C” or better
    This course covers the historical, philosophical and practical dimensions of police community relations. Emphasis is placed on the empowerment of police and the community to find solutions to problems by forming partnerships.
  

  • CJCR 4420 - Comparative Criminal Justice Systems

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 , CJCR 1100 , and CJCR 3200  with a “C” or better
    An analysis of the criminal justice systems (police, courts and corrections) in various nations around the globe is offered in this course. Special attention will be given to historical and cultural influences on the administration of justice.
  

  • CJCR 4510 - Community Based Corrections

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 , CJCR 1100  and CJCR 3200  with a “C” or better
    This course provides an examination of the history and current status of alternatives to institutional correctional programs for adults including diversion, fines, community service, house arrest, probation, electronic monitoring, halfway houses, temporary release and various treatment programs.
  

  • CJCR 4720 - Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CJCR 1100 , CJCR 3200  and ENGL 1102  with a “C” or better
    Cross-listed with: POLS 4720
    This course focuses on constitutional protections of liberty and equality, including protections that stem from principles of substantive and procedural due process. Subjects typically covered in the course include equal protection, freedom of expression, rights to privacy, the right to free exercise of religion and the prohibition of laws respecting an establishment of religion.
  

  • CJCR 4930 - Internship in Criminal Justice/Criminology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 , CJCR 1100 , CJCR 2100, CJCR 2400 , CJCR 3200 , Senior status and permission of the instructor
    This course ensures students have practical exposure to the criminal justice field through supervised work experience in a discipline-related agency. Criminal Justice internship include but are not limited to federal, state, and local agencies. For example, student may intern with the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency), FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation), ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms0, or with a local district attorney’s office, sheriff’s department or probation office. Students may also elect to do an internship at a private agency that is related to criminal justice such as a halfway house. The students will identify an internship with a Criminal Justice agency. The student must then informally notify the professor of his or her selection. The professor will then informally approve the request pending receipt of a formal application after the student has registered for the course. The professor will write a memorandum of understanding for both the agency’s approval and GGC’s endorsement. All course materials are available on desire2learn (D2L), including the formal application and progress reports, mid-semester evaluations, and instructions for the portfolio.
  

  • CJCR 4940 - Senior Seminar in Criminal Justice/Criminology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 , CJCR 1100 , CJCR 2100, CJCR 2400 , all courses within the CJCR core curriculum, senior status and permission of the instructor.
    This course ensures that students have practical exposure to the criminal justice system. It is designed to provide students with the opportunity to integrate theory and practice, utilize knowledge and confront contradictions between the conceptual and the real world. Application deadlines: For Criminal Justice majors only.

Early Childhood Education
  

  • ECED 3100 - Learners and Learning Environments

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to Educator Preparation
    Co-requisite: ECED 3300 .
    This course presents a comprehensive examination of the cognitive, physical, socio-emotional, socioeconomic, cultural, racial, linguistic, and gender characteristics of early childhood students with special needs. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the historical, social, political, economic, cultural and legal foundations of special education and services to students with exceptionalities. Candidates will explore the characteristics of effective learning environments and identify classroom management strategies that promote a classroom setting that is ethical, respectful, welcoming, safe, rigorous, relevant, and adapted for a variety of learners. Field experiences will focus on students in the context of the classroom and will include focused observations, studies of diverse learners. Candidates will be introduced to classroom technologies for use in a digital learning environment.
  

  • ECED 3300 - Instructional Foundations

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to Educator Preparation
    Co-requisite: ECED 3100 
    This course is designed to build a comprehensive understanding of the interaction among the school, the curriculum and the student. Candidates will learn about current educational trends, issues, policies and practices and their relationships to program planning, curriculum, instruction and assessment of students. Candidates will examine national, state and local content standards for P-5 students to gain an overview of learning expectations for these students and will trace the expectations for development of concepts across grade levels in language arts, reading, mathematics, science and social studies. Candidates will study existing federal laws impacting these core academic curricula for early childhood students, including the provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act for students with disabilities. The concept of interdisciplinary units will be introduced and candidates will develop an interdisciplinary unit for a particular grade level that addresses content standards for that grade level in the five core academic areas and incorporates appropriate instructional technology. In the field, candidates will observe the process of curriculum and unit development and the use of educational frameworks, such as the Universal Design for Learning (UDL), that promote multiple approaches to meeting the needs of diverse students. Candidates will interview and shadow teachers and students to gain insight into their respective roles in the context of the school environment. Candidates will develop an ecological study of a school highlighting the connected relationships that build safe and healthy school communities.
  

  • ECED 3500 - Instructional Design and Delivery

    (8) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to Educator Preparation and ECED 3300 
    Co-requisite: READ 3800 
    Largely field-based, this course focuses on the design and delivery of developmentally appropriate instruction in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and the arts in grades P-5 for a wide range of students, including second-language learners and students with identified special needs. Emphasis will be placed on the particular ways of knowing associated with each content area and on incorporating and integrating these ways of knowing into learning activities for elementary students. Candidates will explore selected general models of teaching and their application in the elementary school setting, as well as specific pedagogies for the content areas, including appropriate educational technology applications. This course will also focus on the identification, selection and use of appropriate classroom management strategies to support instruction. Under the supervision of a qualified classroom teacher, candidates will learn to plan and implement developmentally appropriate and culturally inclusive instruction based on knowledge of individual students, the community and the curriculum goals and to differentiate instruction appropriately for all students, including students with cognitive, physical, social and emotional differences. Candidates will learn to incorporate developmentally appropriate practices such as play, small group projects, open-ended questioning, group discussion, problem solving, cooperative learning and inquiry experiences to encourage physical, social, emotional, aesthetic and cognitive development. Through the design, delivery and evaluation of lessons, candidates will demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of each discipline as well as a developing ability to translate this knowledge into meaningful learning experiences for diverse students. This course will also explore the roles and responsibilities of paraprofessionals in classroom instruction and prepare candidates to plan and direct collaborative instruction.
  

  • ECED 4600A - Instructional Adaptation in Early Childhood Classroom

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Educator Preparation Program; ECED 3500  
    Co-requisite: ECED 4600B , ECED 4600C  
    This course focuses on adapting instruction to meet individual student needs.  Adaptation of instruction includes addressing student variations in achievement, developmental level, intelligences, learning styles, cultures, social/emotional characteristics and interests.  It also addresses the varying needs of first - and  second language learners and students with special needs.  The course will also focus on the use of assessment data to guide the adaptation of instruction to address students’ learning needs and to document their achievement.  Candidates will learn to interpret student records and assessment data (including data for students with Individualized Education Program) and develop appropriate adaptations of instruction and assessment that will allow all students, including students with disabilities, to demonstrate progress toward the achievement of instructional goals.
  

  • ECED 4600B - Educational Assessment in Early Childhood Classroom

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Educator Preparation Program; ECED 3500  
    Co-requisite: ECED 4600A ; ECED 4600C  
    This course is a survey of the principles and methods of educational measurement and test construction with an emphasis on evaluation, interpretation and diagnosis in school settings, including standardized (group and individual) and teacher designed instruments.  Coordination of learning objectives, item development and analysis and utilizing assessment to improvement instruction and improve achievement outcomes is included.
  

  • ECED 4600C - Early Childhood Education Practicum

    (2) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to Educator Preparation Program; ECED 3500  
    Co-requisite: ECED 4600A  ,ECED 4600B  
    This course is a semester-long student teaching experience in a school setting, under the supervision of a qualified classroom teacher and college faculty.  Candidates will transition from collaborative planning and teaching to full-time teaching responsibility. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate professionalism, and effective use of instructional strategies, as well as provision of a positive and academically challenging learning environment for all students.  Candidates will examine student permanent records and live data systems as well as develop, implement and assess the effectiveness of teaching plans for specific students, in conjunction with cooperating teachers at field experience sites.

Economics
  

  • ECON 2100 - Introduction to Economics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 0989 
    Not available for business majors; may be used as a non-major elective depending on degree. This course provides an understanding of the issues surrounding a multitude of economic and financial decisions and presents practical advice on how to make decisions on these issues. The economic principles of demand, supply, market structure and the economic issues of inflation, unemployment and economic policies will be among the topics covered.
  

  • ECON 2105 - Principles of Macroeconomics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 1001  or MATH 1111 , ENGL 0989  
    The study and analysis of national income accounting, income determination theory, monetary policy, fiscal policy, international trade and the theory of economic growth. Attention will be given to current economic conditions and trends.
  

  • ECON 2106 - Principles of Microeconomics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 1001  or MATH 1111 ; ENGL 0989 
    Introduction to the basic tools of economic analysis, business behavior, consumer behavior, supply and demand, marginal analysis and the theory of the firm.
  

  • ECON 3101 - Money and Banking

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ECON 2105 , ECON 2106 , BUSA 2000  
    Cross-listed with: FINA 3101  
    A study of the nature and evolution of money as it arises spontaneously from barter to its contemporary form and the social and economic consequences that arise as central banks attempt to control and manipulate its supply to achieve macroeconomic goals.
  

  • ECON 3102 - Intermediate Microeconomics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ECON 2105 ; ECON 2106 
    An in-depth study of price theory relevant to households, firms and industries in both perfect and imperfect competition. Theories of factor prices and general equilibrium are also examined.
  

  • ECON 3103 - Intermediate Macroeconomics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ECON 2105 ; ECON 2106 
    An in-depth study of macroeconomic theories and public policies. Topics include income determination, employment, inflation, economic fluctuations, fiscal and monetary policies and economic growth and development.
  

  • ECON 3400 - Public Sector Economics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ECON 2100  or ECON 2106  or Permission of instructor
    Cross-listed with: FINA 3400 
    This course investigates how government spending and taxation impacts individuals, markets and the economy in general. It covers the different methods used to evaluate these government policies and aims to increase students’ awareness of the impacts of current policies. The spending policies covered include education, social security and health insurance with revenue policies include income, property and corporate taxes.
  

  • ECON 4101 - International Economics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ECON 2105 ; ECON 2106 
    An introduction to foreign trade theory and commercial policies. Topics may include the theory of international trade, commercial policies, balance of payments and domestic stability, offer curves and the terms of trade and international trade strategy.
  

  • ECON 4102 - Labor Economics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ECON 2105 ; ECON 2106 
    In this course, students will gain an understanding of the markets for labor. Topics include the supply and demand for labor, labor market policy, the wage structure, and human capital theory. Also discussed are the current issues facing American labor markets, including discrimination, trends in unionization, sub-optimal incentive structures, unemployment, and international labor concerns.
  

  • ECON 4103 - Environmental Economics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ECON 3102 
    An economic analysis of issues involving environmental problems, management, and policies. Topics include resource scarcity and allocation, externalities, public goods, the tragedy of the commons and property rights. Regulatory versus market approaches as solutions to environmental problems will be examined and applied to current environmental policy issues.
  

  • ECON 4120 - Introduction to Econometrics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ECON 2105 , ECON 2106  and BUSA 3000 
    Cross-listed with: FINA 4120 
    This course provides an introduction to the foundation for understanding and applying the basic techniques of regression models in economic analyses. The course will cover the types of data used in economic modeling, modeling techniques such as simple regression model, multiple regression model, and other models, and issues of variable selections. The focus of the course will be on how to apply these techniques to data and generate empirical results and how to interpret these results in a meaningful common sense language.
  

  • ECON 4700 - Selected Topics in Economics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ECON 2105 ; ECON 2106 , or Permission of Instructor
    Study of current topics in Economics. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

Education
  

  • EDUC 2110 - Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of Area A
    Students will explore key aspects of learning and teaching through examining their own learning processes and those of others, with the goal of applying the knowledge to enhance the learning of all students in a variety of educational settings and contexts. This course includes a field experience component in an educational setting. All placements are made by the School of Education.
  

  • EDUC 2120 - Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of Area A and EDUC 2110  with a grade of “C” or better
    Given the rapidly changing demographics in our state and country this course is designed to equip future teachers with the fundamental knowledge of understanding culture and teaching children from diverse backgrounds. Specifically, this course is designed to examine 1) the nature and function of culture; 2) the development of individual and group cultural identity; 3: definitions and implications of diversity and 4) the influences of culture on learning development and pedagogy. This course includes a field experience component in an education setting. All placements are made by the School of Education.
  

  • EDUC 2130 - Exploring Teaching and Learning

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of Area A and EDUC 2110  with a grade of “C” or better
    Students will explore key aspects of learning and teaching through examining their own learning processes and those of others, with the goal of applying knowledge to enhance the learning of all students in a variety of educational settings and contexts. This course includes a field experience component in an educational setting. All placements are made by the School of Education.
  

  • EDUC 3300 - Learners and Learning Environments

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Educator Preparation Program
    Co-requisite: EDUC 3350 
    This course presents a comprehensive examination of the cognitive, physical, socio-emotional, socioeconomic, cultural, racial, linguistic and gender characteristics of middle and high school students with special needs. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the historical, social, political, economic, cultural and legal foundations of special education and services to students with exceptionalities. Candidates will explore the characteristics of effective learning environments and identify classroom management strategies that promote a classroom setting that is ethical, respectful, welcoming, safe, rigorous, relevant, and adapted for a variety of learners. Field experiences will focus on students in the context of the classroom and will include focused observations, studies of diverse learners. Candidates will be introduced to classroom technologies for use in a digital learning environment.
  

  • EDUC 3350 - Models of Teaching and Learning

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Educator Preparation Program
    Co-requisite: EDUC 3300 
    This course provides an overview of teaching and learning in the context of the contemporary American secondary school. Using an inquiry approach, candidates will build a comprehensive understanding of the interaction among the school, the curriculum and the student in an effective secondary school. Candidates will explore national, state and local content standards as well as other educational trends and policies that impact teaching in their respective content areas. Particular emphasis will be placed on four philosophical approaches to teaching (social, information-processing, personal and behavioral), each of which has a strong history of research and development. Through classroom activities and field-based inquiry, candidates will explore selected teaching models that are representative of these four approaches, including the curricular orientations behind these models and their application in secondary content areas. Candidates will observe a variety of classroom management approaches and will begin to develop a philosophy of classroom management based on knowledge about motivation and learning.
  

  • EDUC 3600 - Teaching Methods in Grades 6-12

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Educator Preparation Program and successful completion of EDUC 3300  and EDUC 3350  
    Co-requisite: READ 3400  
    This course will focus on methods for implementing student-centered instruction in secondary education. Special emphasis will be placed on the particular ways of knowing associated with the study of secondary education and incorporating these ways of knowing into learning activities for grades 6-12. Candidates will design, implement and assess learning activities for secondary students. A field component accompanies this course.
  

  • EDUC 4010 - Opening of School Experience: ECE

    0 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Educator Preparation Program and satisfactory completion of the following courses: ECED 3100 , ECED 3300 , ECED 3500 , READ 3200 , READ 3600 , READ 3800 
    The opening of school experience is designed to provide practical hands-on experiences in the school and classroom setting during the initial days of the school year. This course is a five-day, full-time experience in an elementary school that occurs during two days of pre-planning and the first three days of school. Candidates will assist a teacher in preparing for the opening of school and will observe and reflect on how the teacher establishes the classroom climate and routines during the early days of school.
  

  • EDUC 4020 - Opening of School Experience: SPED

    0 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Educator Preparation Program and satisfactory completion of the following courses: ECED 3100 , ECED 3300 , ECED 3500 , READ 3200 , READ 3600 , READ 3800 
    The opening of school experience is designed to provide practical hands-on experiences in the school and classroom setting during the initial days of the school year. This course is a five-day, full-time experience in an elementary school or high school that occurs during two days of pre-planning and the first three days of school. Candidates will assist a teacher in preparing for the opening of school and will observe and reflect on how the teacher establishes the classroom climate and routines during the early days of school.
  

  • EDUC 4030 - Opening of School Experience: Biology

    0 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Educator Preparation Program and satisfactory completion of the following courses: ECED 3300 , EDUC 3350 , BIOL 3060 
    The opening of school experience is designed to provide practical hands-on experiences in the school and classroom setting during the initial days of the school year. This course is a ten-day, full-time experience in middle or high school that occurs during the week of pre-planning and the first week of school. Candidates will assist a teacher in preparing for the opening of school and will observe and reflect on how the teacher establishes the classroom climate and routines during the early days of school.
  

  • EDUC 4040 - Opening of School Experience: English

    0 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Educator Preparation Program and satisfactory completion of the following courses: EDUC 3300 , EDUC 3350 , ENGL 3000 
    The opening of school experience is designed to provide practical hands-on experiences in the school and classroom setting during the initial days of the school year. This course is a ten-day, full-time experience in middle or high school that occurs during the week of pre-planning and the first week of school. Candidates will assist a teacher in preparing for the opening of school and will observe and reflect on how the teacher establishes the classroom climate and routines during the early days of school.
  

  • EDUC 4050 - Opening of School Experience: History

    0 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Educator Preparation Program and satisfactory completion of the following courses: EDUC 3300 , EDUC 3350 , HIST 3050 
    The opening of school experience is designed to provide practical hands-on experiences in the school and classroom setting during the initial days of the school year. This course is a ten-day, full-time experience in middle or high school that occurs during the week of pre-planning and the first week of school. Candidates will assist a teacher in preparing for the opening of school and will observe and reflect on how the teacher establishes the classroom climate and routines during the early days of school.
  

  • EDUC 4060 - Opening of School Experience: Mathematics

    0 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Educator Preparation Program and satisfactory completion of the following courses: EDUC 3300 , EDUC 3350 , MATH 3600 
    The opening of school experience is designed to provide practical hands-on experiences in the school and classroom setting during the initial days of the school year. This course is a ten-day, full-time experience in middle or high school that occurs during the week of pre-planning and the first week of school. Candidates will assist a teacher in preparing for the opening of school and will observe and reflect on how the teacher establishes the classroom climate and routines during the early days of school.
  

  • EDUC 4070 - Opening of School Experience: Political Science

    0 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Educator Preparation Program and satisfactory completion of the following courses: EDUC 3300 , EDUC 3350 , POLS 3600 
    The opening of school experience is designed to provide practical hands-on experiences in the school and classroom setting during the initial days of the school year. This course is a ten-day, full-time experience in middle or high school that occurs during the week of pre-planning and the first week of school. Candidates will assist a teacher in preparing for the opening of school and will observe and reflect on how the teacher establishes the classroom climate and routines during the early days of school.
  

  • EDUC 4080 - Opening of School Experience Chemistry

    (0) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EDUC 3600   and READ 3400  
    Co-requisite: EDUC 4600A , EDUC 4600B , EDUC 4600C  
    The opening of school experience is designed to provide practical, hands-on expereinces in the school and classroom setting during the initial days of the school year.  This course is a two week, full-time experience in a middle or high school that consists of five days of pre-planning and at least the first three days of school.  Candidates will assist a teacher in preparing for the opening of school and will observe and reflect on how the teacher establishes the classroom climate and routines during the early days of school. 
  

  • EDUC 4600A - Instructional Adaptation in Grades 6-12

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Educator Preparation Program; EDUC 3300 ; EDUC 3350 ; EDUC 4600B  content methods course
    Co-requisite: EDUC 4600B ,EDUC 4600C  
    This course is an advanced teaching methods course focusing on using formal and informal classroom assessment data to differentiate instruction to meet the individual needs of students.  Special methods for teaching exceptional children and English language learners will be a focus as candidates select instructional approaches that adapt to learners’ needs.
  

  • EDUC 4600B - Educational Assessment in Grades 6-12

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Educator Preparation Program; EDUC 3300  , EDUC 3350  , content area methods
    Co-requisite: EDUC 4600A , EDUC 4600C  
    This course is a survey of the principles and methods of educational measurement and test construction with an emphasis on evaluation, interpretation and diagnosis in school settings, including standardized (group and individual) and teacher designed instruments.  Coordination of learning objectives, item development and analysis and utilizing assessment to improvement  instruction and improve achievement outcomes is included.
  

  • EDUC 4600C - Grades 6-12 Practicum

    (2) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to Educator Preparation Program; EDUC 3300 , EDUC 3350 , Content Methods Course
    Co-requisite: EDUC 4600A  , EDUC 4600B  
    This is one of 3 linked courses for students pursuing a degree in educator preparation.  It is designed to be taken along with EDUC 4600A  , Instructional Adaptation in Grades 6-12 and EDUC 4600B , Educational Assessment in Grades 6-12.  This course is a semester-long student teaching experience in a school setting, under the supervision of a qualified classroom teacher and college faculty.  Candidates will transition from collaborative planning and teaching to full-time teaching responsibility.  Candidates will be expected to demonstrate professionalism, and effective use of instructional strategies, as well as provision of a positive and academically challenging learning environment for all students.  Candidates will examine student permanent records and live data systems as well as develop, implement and assess the effectiveness of teaching plans for specific students, in conjunction with cooperating teachers at field experience sites.
  
  

  • EDUC 4815A - Student Teaching: Professional Practices

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching
    Co-requisite: EDUC 4800  and EDUC 4815B 
    This is one of 2 linked capstone courses for students pursuing a degree in teacher education. It is designed to be taken along with EDUC 4815B , Student Teaching: Planning and Assessment. This course is a semester-long full-time teaching experience in a school setting, under the supervision of a qualified classroom teacher and college faculty. Candidates will transition from collaborative planning and teaching to full-time teaching responsibility. Candidates will be expected to assume all of the classroom responsibilities of the supervising teacher, as well as extra duty assignments. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate professionalism, and effective use of instructional strategies, as well as provision of a positive and academically challenging learning environment for all students.
 

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