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CJA 203 Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice
The course introduces students to the foundations of philosophical and moral thinking. These principles are then related to criminal justice settings with cases and readings that focus on professional oriented ethical issues encountered in the administration of justice. Prerequisite: CJA 101 .
3 credit hours
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CJA 234 Law Enforcement
This course examines the history and development of American law enforcement. The course critically examines the role of law enforcement in a modern society and the methods used to control crime. The course includes a review of federal, state and local agencies. Prerequisite: CJA 101 .
3 credit hours
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CJA 236 Criminalistics Fall and Spring
This is the first course in the Forensic Science curriculum. It is designed as a scientific overview of several areas of forensic science. some of the areas of study are history of criminalistics, legal aspects of evidence analysis, expert witnesses, ethics, fingerprinting, impression evidence, handwriting analysis, trace analysis, firearms, forensic serology and DNA analysis, fire debris analysis, explosives, drug analysis and toxicology. This course is cross-listed as FCM210. 3 class periods. 1 three-hour laboratory (FCM211/CJA237). Corequisite: CJA237
4 credit hours
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CJA 302 Criminal Law
This course provides an examination of substantive criminal law including general principles of criminal liability, the elements of crimes and defenses to criminal charges. Sentencing and punishment as they pertain to criminal law will also be discussed. Students are encouraged to have a Junior standing when taking this course. Prerequisite: CJA 101 .
3 credit hours
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CJA 303 Gender and Crime
This course examines the variations of punishment and patterns in female criminality vs. male criminality across age, class, and race. This course will also examine the strengths and weaknesses of theories of crime as applied to women as victims and offenders and explores the occupational segregation by gender in criminal justice professions. This course is cross-listed as WGS 303 . Prerequisite: CJA 101 .
3 credit hours
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CJA 305 Criminal Investigation
This course comprehensively examines the fundamental principles and practices of criminal investigation. It includes the history of investigations, technical advances in physcial evidence retrival, the academic study of interrogation, and crime scene examination of both property and personal crime. Where appropriate, students will have the opportunity for practical demonstrations and participation in forensic techniques and examination. Prerequisite: CJA 101 .
3 credit hours
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CJA 310 Victimology
This course examines the field of victimology including the history, development, and current treatment of crime victims within the criminal justice system. Included in the course are critical examinations of theories of victimization, as well as, policies and programs designed to help victims of crime. Prerequisite: CJA 101 .
3 credit hours
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CJA 311 Crime Prevention and Physical Security
This course involves a comprehensive and critical examination of practices used by business, government, and non-profit organizations to reduce the harm associated with violence, theft, and terrorism. Prerequisite: CJA 101 .
3 credit hours
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CJA 314 Organized Crime
This course will introduce students to the development of organized crime in the United States and to the current state of traditional and modern-day criminal groups, including international organized crime. The definition and structure of organized crime and an explanation of organized crime will be examined. The business of organized crime will be explored, including crimes such as gambling, loan-sharking, money laundering, and drug offenses. In addition, law enforcement response strategies and the criminal statutes used to combat organized crime will be reviewed. Prerequisite: CJA 101 .
3 credit hours
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CJA 322 Examining Terrorism
This course introduces students to the phenomena of terrorism and extremism. Emphasis will be placed on extremism as a foundation for terrorist behavior, types of terrorism, and how governments and law enforcement agencies respond to terrorism. In light of terrorist incidents in Oklahoma City and on September 11, 2001, as well as domestic hate crimes, the course will also weave a thread of extremist literature and perspectives throughout the semester. Prerequisite: CJA 101 or permission of instructor.
3 credit hours
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CJA 323 Fire and Explosion Investigation
Methods of scientific analysis are used in the investigation of fires, bombs, and explosives, bullets and cartridges. Glass and document evidence are also examined. The value of the evidence and its presentation in court are discussed. Prerequisite: CJA 236
3 credit hours
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CJA 336 Judicial Process
This course uses an interdisciplinary perspective, including social science, public policy and legal perspectives to examine the history and structure of America’s courts. This course will examine the origins of law and how cases progress through the court system. Each actor of the system, their role, and their interrelationship with the other aspects and actors of the system will be discussed. Material also includes the trial process, sentencing, and controversies related to the actors, relevant policies, and the court system. Students are encouraged to have completed 45 credits prior to registering for this course. Prerequisite: CJA 101 .
3 credit hours
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CJA 337 Punishment and Corrections
This course reviews and examines the history of criminal punishment, rationales for punishment, correctional reforms, the structure of modern prison systems, community-based corrections, intermediate sanctions, and current issues. Prerequisite: CJA 101 .
3 credit hours
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CJA 341 Criminal Procedure
A survey and analysis of the procedural process of the criminal justice system as determined by the United States Constitution and United States Supreme Court decisions, along with the remedies available for the violation of these rights. Topics include arrests, search and seizures, warrants, pretrial and trial processes, and associated protections for the accused. Students are encouraged to register for this course when they have obtained a Junior standing. Prerequisite: CJA 101 and CJA 336 .
3 credit hours
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CJA 347 Community-Based Corrections
An examination of the historical development of the major community-based correctional programs (probation and parole) and intermediate sanctions, the relationship between the community and correctional system, current community correctional programs, including restorative justice, as well as an evaluation of their efficacy utilizing the latest research findings and evaluation studies. Prerequisite: CJA 101 .
3 credit hours
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CJA 348 Juvenile Justice
The course focuses on the juvenile justice system by reviewing and analyzing legal cases, research studies, evaluation reports, and public policy initiatives in the field of juvenile justice. Prerequisite: CJA 101 and CJA 110 or permission from instructor.
3 credit hours
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CJA 360 Experiential Learning in Criminal Justice
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the field of criminal justice as a profession. Each student will complete a minimum of 120 hours in an assigned field placement so that he/she can obtain familiarity with one area of the criminal justice field. Students will be expected to reflect critically on their field experience, using their knowledge of theory and policy. Students are limited to a maximum of three credit hours. Each credit hour requires 40 hours of field placement. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: An application is required during the semester preceding the academic term in which the student desires to perform the experiential learning; approval of the instructor prior to the beginning of the internship; minimum GPA of 2.5; and junior/senior standing.
3 credit hours
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CJA 361 Experiential Learning in Criminal Justice
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the field of criminal justice as a profession. Each student will complete a minimum of 120 hours in an assigned field placement so that he/she can obtain familiarity with one area of the criminal justice field. Students will be expected to reflect critically on their field experience, using their knowledge of theory and policy. Students are limited to a maximum of three credit hours. Each credit hour requires 40 hours of field placement. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: An application is required during the semester preceding the academic term in which the student desires to perform the experiential learning; approval of the instructor prior to the beginning of the internship; minimum GPA of 2.5; and junior/senior standing.
3 credit hours
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CJA 362 Crime Scene Processing
This hands-on course focuses on the proper methods of processing a crime scene to find the physical evidence, protect it, document it, package it, and transport it to the laboratory facility. Scene security, sketching, photography, evidence packaging and fingerprint processing will be covered. Mock crime scenes will also be used as teaching aids. This course is cross-listed as FCM 362 . Prerequisite: CJA 236 or FCM 210 with a grade of 2.0 or higher
3 credit hours
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CJA 364 Policing Communities
This course examines how police services are delivered to communities. The underlying philosophies guiding police service delivery and specific strategies will be discussed and assessed by examining recent empirical research studies. Attention will be paid to contemporary law enforcement reforms such as community policing, zero-tolerance policing, and problem-oriented policing, and how these reforms are translated into police practice. Prerequisite: CJA 101 .
3 credit hours
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CJA 375 Applied Community Engagement Fall and Spring
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to take part in service learning and explore various social issues as they relate to the field of criminal justice. Each student will complete a minimum of 100 hours of service in an approved community agency/organization. Students will be expected to reflect critically on their service on their service experience and apply their knowledge of criminal justice theory, policy and research. Prerequisite: Senior standing, permission of the instructor
3 credit hours
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CJA 376 Cybercrime Investigation Fall and Spring Semesters
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of Cybercrime Investigation as an academic discipline. Cybercrime is an evolving crime problem rooted in decades of technology development, criminal adoption of computers, the internet and other forms of information technology for illicit purposes. Such crimes involve theft, manipulation, degradation and/or destruction of data and the acquisition and disposal of stolen and counterfeit property. Prerequisite: CJA 101
3 credit hours
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CJA 377 Criminal Justice Research Methods
The course introduces students to research design most useful for the study of criminal justice problems, program evaluation, and policy analysis. The course focuses on the advantages and limitations and the appropriateness of specific methodological approaches. A grade of 2.0 or higher is required. Prerequisite: CJA 101 .
3 credit hours
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CJA 378 Theories of Crime and Delinquency
This course examines theories of crime and delinquency. The course will be organized around the intellectual orientation, practical consequences, and empirical research related to attempts to explain crime. Prerequisite: , or permission of instructor.
3 credit hours
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CJA 380 Special Topics in Criminal Justice
An intensive examination of a specialized topic in the field of criminal justice. Topics will vary according to the instructor. May be taken more than once provided the subject matter is not repeated. Prerequisite:
3 credit hours
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CJA 383 White Collar Crime
The course will introduce students to a variety of topics and issues in the white collar crime area. The course will examine types, causes, and the measurement of white collar crime. Specifically, the course will review the debate regarding the definition of white collar crime, overview the costs of white collar and corporate crime, examine the various theories of white collar criminality, and explore the use of criminal sanctions to address this type of criminality. Prerequisite: CJA 101 or BUS 260 .
3 credit hours
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CJA 386 Death Investigation
This course provides students with an understanding of the death investigation process and laws pertaining to death investigation. Various types of death will be discussed, with an emphasis on the death investigator’s role. Prerequisite: CJA 101 .
3 credit hours
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CJA 396 Criminal Justice Statistics
This course reviews appropriate descriptive and inferential statistical techniques for use in criminal justice research. Topics include descriptive statistics as a tool to summarize and describe groups of data, and inferential statistics including parametric and nonparametric hypotheses testing as tools for making inferences about populations from samples. Students will be required to use these techniques in the classroom and computer lab when creating and analyzing datasets using SPSS. Prerequisite: CJA 101 and a minimum grade of 2.0 in CJA 377 .
3 credit hours
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CJA 403 Conflict Analysis and Management
This course explores the fundamentals of conflict analysis and its management, settlement, or resolution in a variety of settings, including the administration of justice. Also, the course is designed to develop student skills in the analysis of conflicts using negotiation, mediation, collaborative problem solving, and other processes and techniques. Prerequisite: CJA 101 and junior standing.
3 credit hours
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CJA 405 Substance Abuse and the Criminal Justice System
The course will explore the nature of the drug-crime relationship and provide an overview of the history and development of drug control policies in America. Prerequisite: CJA 101 and junior standing.
3 credit hours
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CJA 491 Senior Seminar
This capstone Criminal Justice course provides students with the opportunity to integrate and synthesize previous coursework in criminal justice. Drawing upon this knowledge, students will be required to engage in significant research, demonstrating proficiency in the use of criminal justice information resources, research methodologies, and statistics. Prerequisite: CJA 101 , a minimum grade of 2.0 in CJA 377 , a minimum grade of 2.0 in CJA 396 , and 12 additional hours in Criminal Justice.
3 credit hours
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CJA 498 Independent Study
Independent study or research on a selected subject in criminal justice under the direction of a faculty member with the approval of the program coordinator. Prior to registering for the course, a student must prepare a written proposal and secure an individual faculty member’s approval. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and Criminal Justice Coordinator, junior/senior standing, and 12 hours in Criminal Justice. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
1-3 credit hours each semester
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CJA 499 Independent Study
Independent study or research on a selected subject in criminal justice under the direction of a faculty member with the approval of the program coordinator. Prior to registering for the course, a student must prepare a written proposal and secure an individual faculty member’s approval. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and Criminal Justice Coordinator, junior/senior standing, and 12 hours in Criminal Justice. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
1-3 credit hours each semester
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ESS 152 Earth and Space Science Fall-Spring Semesters
Earth and Space Science is an introductory laboratory-oriented course that includes a study of the basic principles, theories and understandings of the Earth and Space Sciences. By using the scientific method, the course covers a study of the earth, the study of the formation of common rocks and minerals, rock classification, mountain building, the structure of the earth, geological processes that create the surface landscape, plate tectonics, geologic and topographic maps, weathering and erosion, the interaction of the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere, the solar system, planetary motion, the sun and star evolution, the moon and celestial observation. Field trips are part of this course. 1 three-hour laboratory period (ESS153). 2 class periods.
3 credit hours
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ESS 154 Introduction to Astronomy Spring Semesters, odd-numbered years
This laboratory-oriented introductory course will examine: historical aspects of astronomy; evidence of the origin and evolution of the universe, galaxies, stars, solar system, and earth; space exploration-past, present and future; and a detailed investigation of our solar system with emphasis on the sun, moon and planets. Mathematical computations, computer activities, and field trips to observatories and planetariums are part of this course. 1 three-hour laboratory period (ESS155). 2 class periods.
3 credit hours
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ESS 254 Local Perspectives on the Geological World Fall-Spring Semesters
This course introduces students to the field of earth science. Students will learn about the fundamental methods and techniques employed in this diverse field, and will use them to conduct a formal study of runoff into a local stream. Students with excellent formal study presentations will have the opportunity to present at meetings of local and/or regional professional organizations. Through this course students develop a deeper conceptual understanding of science by actually doing science: developing basic scientific skills through experimentation, interpreting findings; and presenting results. 1 three-hour laboratory period (ESS231). Two class periods.
3 credit hours
Satisfies ADR III
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ESS 481 Independent Study in Earth Sciences
This course provides an opportunity for in-depth study in a specialized earth science area. This may involve novel research that contributes to the general knowledge of earth science or a review of topics that connects the existing knowledge in a new way. Faculty mentoring will play an integral role in the completion of this course as will the fostering of student responsibility for the learning and research processes. Prerequisite: ESS 152 , MAT 105 , PHY 110 , PHY 112 , or by instructor’s permission.
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ECO 200 Principles of Economics (Macro) Fall-Spring Semesters
The study of aggregate or total economic activity. Topics such as employment, inflation, and production are analyzed in relation to national economic policies.
3 credit hours
Satisfies Foundations - Global Citizenship for “Generation Next”
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ECO 201 Principles of Economics (Micro) Fall-Spring Semesters
The study of individual decision makers within the economy. Price and output determination is explained by the interaction of supply and demand, the behavior of the firm and the household, and the impact of various market structures.
3 credit hours
Satisfies Foundations - American Citizenship for “Generation Next”
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ECO 205 (ECO300) Economic Perspectives Fall Semester
This course is designed to help students to “think like economists.” It puts economics in the context of other social sciences by applying economic analysis to general questions of social organization. The course emphasizes the ongoing evolution of social systems. A variety of topics will be considered in class. There will also be opportunities for students to apply economic analysis to topics of individual interest.
3 credit hours
Satisfies ADR II.
Satisfies Disciplinary Perspectives - Social/Behavioral Sciences for “Generation Next”
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ECO 315 Environmental and Natural Resource Economics Fall Semester
The overall objective of the course is to help students see how natural resource, environmental and ecological economics approaches can be used to work at solving problems related to the natural resource system, especially directed at achieving sustainability. Students will learn the economic way of framing and making sense of an issue. This will helps students entering the workforce, or developing their own businesses, and as citizens, to better understand and contribute to the conversation about issues like energy, water, biodiversity, fish and wildlife, land use, global climate change, and especially about long term sustainability and the eco-approach to business and industry. Prerequisite: ECO 200 or ECO 201 , or
3 credit hours
Satisfies Constellation - Environmental Sustainabilty for “Generation Next”
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ECO 340 Economic Development
An examination of the political, social, and economic problems and policy issues of developing countries in achieving adequate economic development. Theories of economic growth and their relevance to current problems such as capital formation, population, growth, inequality, poverty, unemployment, international investment, and international assistance are discussed. Prerequisite: ECO 200 or ECO 201 .
3 credit hours
Satisfies Constellation - Environmental Sustainability for “Generation Next”
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ECO 345 The Economics of Urban Revitalization Spring Semester
Urban neighborhoods and streetscapes throughout the United States are being revitalized with new construction, the renovation of historic buildings, and the opening of new small businesses. This course will investigate why such initiatives are important to the local and regional economy. Students will explore the various tools and funding sources available to economic developers and community development corporations leading the revitalization of urban neighborhoods. Using the City of York as a case study, students will get a hands-on view of local redevelopment efforts and speak with key leaders who are planning, building, and nurturing new neighborhoods. Prerequisite: Completion of FIN 300 or PS 352 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
3 credit hours
Satisfies Constellations - Environmental Sustainability and Community for “Generation Next”
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ECO 350 Intermediate Microeconomics Spring Semester
The foundations of price theory, including an analysis of consumer and firm behavior, competition and efficiency, factor markets, income distribution, and general equilibrium. Prerequisite: Completion of ECO 201 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
3 credit hours
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ECO 352 Introduction to Public Finance
The course focuses on an economic and political analysis of public choice theory, income distribution, expenditure analysis, income transfer programs, and tax theory. Topics include analysis of revenues and expenditures relating to such areas as health care, social security, welfare and unemployment, education, national security, etc.
3 credit hours
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ECO 360 Intermediate Macroeconomics Fall Semester
This course expands on the study of national income accounting, price level fluctuations, issues of unemployment, and the impact of monetary and fiscal policies on income level and distribution. Macroeconomic policy targets and policy making are examined in depth. Generations of macroeconomic theory and the leading macroeconomists associated with each are also studied. Prerequisite: Completion of ECO 200 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
3 credit hours
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ECO 370 Money and Banking Spring Semester
This course is an analysis of money and credit and their relationship to economic activity and prices. The organization, operation, and functions of the commercial banking system are studied. The objectives, functions, and control instruments of the Federal Reserve System are examined, as well as international financial topics. Prerequisite: Completion of FIN 300 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
3 credit hours
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ECO 375 History of Economic Thought
A study of the history of economic thought from the time of Adam Smith to the present. The events and ideas of the great economists are explored in order to understand their convergence to contemporary economic crossroads. Prerequisite: Completion of ECO 360 and ECO 350 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
3 credit hours
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ECO 390 Managerial Economics Spring Semester
This course is a study of economic principles as they relate to the operations of a modern business. The course is designed as a bridge between the traditional economic theory and the application of microeconomic analysis. Supply and demand analysis, production functions, market structure, and financial forecasting are the topics of emphasis. Prerequisite: Completion of ECO 201 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
3 credit hours
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ECO 450 Economics Seminar Spring Semester
Selected readings, discussions, and papers on topics that provide a capstone experience, which will emphasize an integration of the courses taken within the major. Prerequisite: Completion of ECO 350 , ECO 360 and QBA 410 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
3 credit hours
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ECO 490 Economics Internship I
Planned and supervised work experience at selected cooperating firms. Internships require students to meet periodically with a faculty supervisor, provide a written deliverable, and participate in an end-of-internship evaluation. Prerequisite: Completion of both ECO 200 and ECO 201 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
3 credit hours
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ECO 491 Economics Internship II
Planned and supervised work experience at selected cooperating firms. Internships require students to meet periodically with a faculty supervisor, provide a written deliverable, and participate in an end-of-internship evaluation. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ECO 490 and approval of the student’s individual program. Grading will be pass/fail. Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
3 credit hours
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EDU 200 Foundations of Education Fall and Spring Semesters
This course is designed to provide a basis for students to understand the standards-aligned system of education. Students will discover the range of roles and the variety of strategic behaviors and actions, professional educators utilize to effect the goals of schools to enhance student achievement, growth and development. The course will address standards, curriculum, resources, assessment, and interventions in education. Students will learn about significant career foci and about institutions of education within our social, political, and economic systems.
3 credit hours
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EDU 210 Educational Technology Fall-Spring Semesters
Educational Technology is a basic course in the design, development, selection, utilization, management, and evaluation resources for enhancing the teaching/learning process through the judicious use of technology in the classroom. The term “technology” in this course refers to traditional media (i.e., print materials, overhead transparencies, instructional displays) and to advanced technologies (i.e., laserdiscs, CD-ROM, PDAs, digitized audio/video, telecommunications, etc.). Through lectures, hands-on practice, skill-building activities, small group work sessions, and interdisciplinary projects, participants will integrate these technologies into active learning environments, aimed primarily toward K-12 students.
3 credit hours
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EDU 225 Instructional Needs of English Language Learners Fall and Spring Semesters
This course introduces information critical to udnerstanding and addressing the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) in the PK-12 classroom. Evidence based research regarding the effective use of strategies is discussed, including the PA English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and the planning, development, and modification of lessons, activities, and assessments. Additional information regarding legal issues impacting instruction and professionalism resources and organizations related to the serving English Language Learners will be provided. Students are required to observe in a PK-12 setting. Prerequisite: FYS 110 (EDU200) .
3 credit hours
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EDU 230 Introduction to the Arts Fall-Spring Semesters
This course provides the Early Childhood and Middle Level Education majors with knowledge of the basis elements, principle and concepts of music and art. The goal is to use these creative endeavors as a tool to enhance the various areas of the education curriculum. Students will learn to find and use resource materials that will help them to be more creative in their teaching approach to core curricular subjects while encouraging their students to understand the intrinsic value of music and art.
3 credit hours
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EDU 240 Educational Assessment Fall-Spring Semesters
This course focuses on the current best practices regarding principles and procedures of effective assessment development to meet objectives and standards. Teacher candidates will not only gain foundational knowledge regarding assessment, they will create a working knowledge through immersions into a teaching environment. Students will research and interpret assessment types, along with learning relevant procedures for gauging student understanding and differentiating assessments and developing sound and valid scoring tools for learning. Assessment and evaluation as a decision-making process will also be emphasized.
2 credit hours
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EDU 250 Science Concepts in Education
This course is an introduction to the basic scientific principles that underlie the domains of earth, space and physical science (e.g. plate tectonics, the solar system, electricity). Designed as a content specific course (not a methods course) for education majors in all Early Elementary and Middle Level education programs, it will emphasize the facts and concepts necessary for a substantive understanding of earth, space, and physical science. The content and skills taught in this course are required to teach science in the elementary and middle school settings (across PreK-8). The course will also emphasize the critical reasoning and problem solving skills needed in the scientific community.
3 credit hours
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EDU 260 Effective Communication in the Field of Education
This course addresses the study and use of written and oral communication in relation to the specific needs of beginning educators. It focuses on idea development, critical analysis, organization, fluency and media literacy to effectively engage stakeholders in the educational environment. Explicit instruction in essential writing skills will be emphasized. Prerequisite: FCO 105 .
3 credit hours
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EDU 270-280 Special Topics in Education Fall and Spring Semesters
Special Topics in Education introduces Eduation major students to ideas central to the experience of teaching in the PK-12 school setting but which are not covered in the curriculum of those courses taught in the Education major sequence of courses. Each course offering will explore a different topic, with content centered on issues pertinent to teacher development, curriculum, school safety, student need, classroom management, school structure, and technology. Prerequisite: FYS 110 (EDU200) .
1 credit hour
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EDU 290 Education Technology Theory and Design Fall-Spring Semesters
Students in this course will learn advanced education technology theories and concepts. These understandings will be applied during explorations of technology-integration in education settings. Students will develop their own philosophies for integrating education technologies, research effective technology applications, and create their own technology-integrated curricular product. Prerequisite: ECH 210 or SE 210
3 credit hours
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EDU 291 Distance-Enabling Instructional Technologies
This course provides essential understandings about how people learn using technology in distance learning contexts, the effects of distance on the online learner, and the implications of these effects for teaching and designing online courses. Development of necessary technology proficiencies are emphasized. These proficiencies are then applied to build capacities to teach using distance-enabled technologies. Attention is given to how the online context affects the construction and delivery of content. In addition, legal and ethical frameworks are reinterpreted for online environments. Prerequisite: EDU 210 or SE 210
3 credit hours
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EDU 292 Education Media and Digital Spaces Fall-Spring Semesters
Educators need skills in designing classroom media and applications. This course addresses this need by readying students with the technology proficiencies they need to develop education media products. Students in this course will learn to design education web-spaces, streaming content media, and educational games and applications. Prerequisite: ECH 210 or SE 210
3 credit hours
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EDU 340 Curriculum Development Fall-Spring Semesters
This course focuses on the current best practice regarding principles and procedures of effective curriculum development and implementation. Teacher candidates will not only gain foundational knowledge regarding curriculum, they will create a working knowledge through immersion into a teaching environment. Students will research and interpret curriculum mapping, along with learning relevant procedures for gauging student understanding and scaffolding activities for learning. This course will deal with the establishment of multi-disciplinary learning process and how they can be fully integrated into every aspect of the curriculum, beginning with the end in mind. Prerequisite: PPES status
2 credit hours
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EDU 375 Psychology of Learning/Secondary Education Fall-Spring Semesters
This course is designed to provide students who major in Secondary Education with an understanding of research-based psychological principles essential for effective teaching and learning. Topics will address the theoretical foundations of the learning process and concepts of the developing adolescent learner. The influence of factors such as student diversity and individual differences in the ways students learn, achievement motivation, classroom management, and the impact contextual factors have on learning are also discussed in relation to how these principles should intentionally guide instruction. Prerequisite: PSY 100 .
3 credit hours
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EDU 376 Comparative Studies in Education Summer Semester
This course is a field study of educational differences of a particular international destination (specific destinations will be chosen each time the course is offered). Students will compare the system of education in the United States education to the system of education in the specific destination. Topics will include K-12 education, higher education, education policy, and teacher preparation. Students will investigate the specific social, political, and economic issues that impact each of those topics in the international destination and the United States.
3 credit hours
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EDU 390 Education Technology Practicum Fall-Spring Semesters
This capstone course will offer students opportunities to apply their education technology proficiencies in a distance-enabled teaching environment. Students will be assigned a host educator from a local education organization and will develop technology-integrated instruction that supports the curriculum in place at their host site. The course will culminate with students’ delivery of synchronous and asynchronous distance-enabled instruction using the technologies and systems in place at the host sites. Prerequisite: ECH 210 or SE 210 and EDU 290 , EDU 291 and EDU 292
3 credit hours
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ECH 102 Field Experience Stage 2 Fall-Spring Semesters
This course is designed to provide structure and accountability for the Stage 2 field experience hours that education majors participate in during their Pre-Professional coursework. Students will engage in a variety of explorational and reflective field experiences in educational and educational-related settings as they explore the educational theories and pedagogy associated with embedding technology and curriculum development in multiple settings.
1 credit hour
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ECH 103 Field Experience Stage 3A Fall-Spring Semesters
This course is designed to provide structure and accountability for the Stage 3 field experience hours that education majors participate in during their Professional preparation coursework. Students will engage in a variety of teaching field experiences in educational settings as they prepare materials, assessment and lessons for multiple classroom instruction opportunities.
1 credit hour
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ECH 104 Field Experience Stage 3B Fall-Spring Semesters
This course is designed to provide structure and accountability for the Stage 3 field experience hours that education majors participate in during their Professional preparation coursework. Students will engage in a variety of teaching field experiences in educational settings as they prepare materials, assessment and lessons for multiple classroom instruction opportunities. Prerequisite: .
1 credit hour
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ECH 105 Field Experience Stage 3C Fall-Spring Semesters
This course is designed to provide structure and accountability for the Stage 3 field experience hours that education majors participate in during their Professional preparation coursework. Students will engage in a variety of teaching field experiences in educational settings as they prepare materials, assessment and lessons for multiple classroom instruction opportunities. Prerequisite: .
1 credit hour
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ECH 210 Educational Technology for Early Elementary Learning Fall-Spring Semesters
This course focuses on the PreK-4 teacher candidate learning how to best select, design, develop, implement, manage, and evaluate current “educational technologies” for use in the PreK-4 classroom. The term “educational technologies” in this course refers to the integrating of “idea” and “product” technologies with established curricular goals to enhance the teaching and learning process. Students will integrate appropriate educational technology within a standards-aligned system. Students will integrate these technologies through hands- on practice, skill-building activities, small group work sessions (in-class and online), and interdisciplinary projects and field experience. Corequisite: ECH 102
3 credit hours
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ECH 220 Instruction and Curriculum Development Fall and Spring Semesters
This course focuses on the current best practice regarding principles and procedures of effective curriculum development. Teacher candidates will not only gain foundational knowledge regarding curriculum, they will create a working knowledge through the development of mini lessons and one interdisciplinary unit. Students will research and interpret curriculum mapping, along with learning relevant procedures for gaging student understanding and scaffolding activities for learning.
3 credit hours
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ECH 230 Early Childhood Theory and Practice Fall and Spring Semesters
The introduction to the early childhood profession will emphasize the historical, philosophical, and social foundations of the field and how these foundations influence current thought. In addition, a variety of early childhood program models, different types of early childhood programs, community resources, and professional organizations will be discussed.
3 credit hours
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ECH 240 Early Educational Assessment Fall-Spring Semesters
This course focuses on the current best practices regarding principles and procedures of effective assessment development to meet objectives and standards. Early Education teacher candidates will not only gain foundational knowledge regarding assessment, they will create a working knowledge through immersion into a teaching environment. Students will research and interpret assessment types, along with learning relevant procedures for gaging student understanding and differentiating assessments and developing sound and valid scoring tools for learning. Assessment and evaluation as a decision-making process will also be emphasized.
3 credit hours
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ECH 250 Professionalism and Partnerships in Early Childhood Education Fall-Spring Semesters
This course focuses on specific issues relating to professionalism and ethical guidelines in the early childhood classroom as well as establishing strong family and community partnerships.
3 credit hours
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ECH 301 Literacy and Language for Young Children Fall-Spring Semesters
This course introduces research-based perspectives on literacy and language acquisition for young children and emphasizes the integration of foundational literacy skills, reading, writing, oral language and literature during instruction. Course highlights the influence of family literacy, vocabulary development, phonemic awareness, and establishment of the alphabetical principle on emergent and early literacy learning. This course includes field experience. Prerequisite: PPES.
3 credit hours
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ECH 304 Teaching Language Arts Fall-Spring Semester
This course focuses on reading and writing instruction in the PK-Grade 4 classroom. The course explores relevant research and developmentally appropriate practices and includes a field experience. Prerequisite: PPES and .
3 credit hours
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ECH 310 Diagnostic Reading & Instruction Fall-Spring Semesters
This course prepares early childhood education majors to identify, administer and analyze informal assessments and to use data to develop and implement differentiated literacy instruction. Prerequisite: ECH 301 and .
3 credit hours
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ECH 315 Teaching Social Studies at the Early Childhood Level Fall-Spring Semester
This course will prepare students for teaching social studies at the Early Childhood level. Course content deals with recent techniques, development in approaches, methods and materials for teaching social studies. Emphasis is on the utilization of children’s literature in teaching social studies. The course is designed to help potential early childhood teachers implement the national social studies standards. Prerequisite: PPES.
3 credit hours
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ECH 320 Teaching Mathematics at the Early Childhood Level Fall-Spring Semesters
This course provides preparation for and practice in teaching early childhood mathematics. Students are provided with the essential strategies that facilitate the development of mathematical concepts in the early childhood curriculum. The course includes instructional techniques, assessment strategies, using children’s literature, and cooperative grouping through “hands-on” inquiry. A process approach that meets the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards is used in this course. Prerequisite: PPES.
3 credit hours
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ECH 330 Teaching Science at the Early Childhood Level Fall-Spring Semesters
This course is a preparation for, and practice in, teaching early childhood science. Emphasis is placed on the inquiry approach and the development of concepts. The course includes instructional techniques, tasks that facilitate intrinsic motivation, questioning strategies, the use of children’s literature in science, and assessment techniques. The course is designed to help potential teachers implement the national science standards. Prerequisite: PPES.
3 credit hours
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ECH 475 Directed Professional Educational Experience in Early Childhood Education Fall-Spring Semesters
For students choosing the Alternate Program. The student and supervising instructor create an academic and experiential plan of specific study reflective of a major interest outside of a public classroom setting. A package of content and assignments is designed to explore optional educational career themes. Prerequisite: All coursework required for admittance to the Student Teaching Semester. $230 fee (subject to change).
2 to 8 credit hours
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ECH 480 Focused Studies in Early Childhood Education Fall-Spring Semesters
This offering is intended only for Education majors initially scheduled for student teaching. Having not found satisfaction in the student teaching assignment, the student is relieved of these duties to pursue research and activities specifically related to a topic or project approved by the Department Chair. The student is required to submit tangible evidence of activities and resultant growth for evaluation. Prerequisite: Admission to the Student Teaching Semester and permission of the Department Chair. May be scheduled during the Student Teaching Semester only.
10 credit hours
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ECH 490 Selected Topics in Early Childhood Education Fall-Spring Semesters
This course focuses on selected critical concerns facing teachers in today’s classrooms. Among the issues addressed are time management and organizational strategies specific to student teaching, working with special need learners in the regular education environment, critical issues related to student teaching, the pre-employment process, and initial professional practice. Prerequisite: May be scheduled during the Student Teaching Semester only.
1 credit hour
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ECH 493 Student Assistance Seminar Fall-Spring Semesters
This course will enable pre-service teachers to understand how to utilize a school-based, systematic approach in dealing with complex student issues such as substance abuse and mental health problems. Student Assistance Seminar examines the etiology of problems in adolescence especially as they relate to school failure. Students will understand the purpose of student assistance programs and the value of using a systematic research based approach in removing barriers to learning. The use of professional behavioral observation and reporting will be stressed and the limitations of extending assistance consistent with the current legal framework will be discussed. Students will develop the skills necessary to engage parents and students in productive conversations about nonacademic issues. Teaching methodologies employed will include discussion, case study analysis, and simulations.
1 credit hour
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ECH 494 Professional Practicum in Student Teaching Fall-Spring Semesters
This course parallels the student teaching experience and provides a weekly opportunity for collegial interaction. This course focuses on specific issues related to student teaching including family and community partnerships, confidentiality and ethical guidelines, developmentally-appropriate behavioral support, collaborative and collegial relationships, professional development, and employment.
2 credit hours
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ECH 495 Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education Fall-Spring Semesters
Under the supervision of college and cooperating staff, the student engages in the actual planning, conducting, and evaluation of classroom learning activities. Focusing upon integration of all aspects of the practicum is an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: $230 fee (subject to change).
10 credit hours
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MLE 201 Middle Level Program Field Experience I Fall-Spring Semesters
Students in this course will conduct field experiences in middle and high school settings. These experiences will include interacting with teachers and students, observing technology-facilitated instruction, and designing and carrying out technology-integrated teaching activities with students in grades seven through twelve. The course will also serve as a forum for critical analysis, discussion, and reflection of students’ experiences in schools. Corequisite: SE 210 - Educational Technology for Middle and Secondary Education
2 credit hours
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MLE 300 Teaching Language Arts Fall-Spring Semester
This course is designed to introduce future educators to the teaching of language arts at the middle level (4-8). Content includes current methods, materials, and research findings related to the teaching of listening, speaking, writing, and the reading-writing connection. Prerequisite: Pre-Professional Educator Status (PPES). The following courses may not be scheduled until PPES has been attained.
3 credit hours
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MLE 301 Middle Level Education Program Field Experience II Fall-Spring Semesters
Students in this course will conduct field experiences in middle school settings. These experiences will include interacting with teachers and students, observing host teacher employing content-specific pedagogies, and designing and leading lesson plans in classroom settings with students in grades seven through twelve. The course will also serve as a forum for critical analysis, discussion, and reflection of students’ experiences in schools. Prerequisite: Pre-Professional Educator Status
3 credit hours
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MLE 310 Diagnostic Reading & Instruction Fall-Spring Semesters
This course is designed to help future middle level educators identify reading and writing strengths and needs and how to incorporate reading strategies into classroom instruction to help facilitate student growth. Course topics include: differentiated reading instruction, three-tiered reading interventions, word recognition and spelling assessment and instruction, fluency assessment and instruction comprehension assessment and instruction, and reading attitude and motivation assessment and instruction. Participants must take an active role in this learning process. Prerequisite: Pre-Professional Educator Status (PPES). The following courses may not be scheduled until PPES has been attained.
3 credit hours
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MLE 315 Teaching Social Studies at the Middle Level Fall-Spring Semester
This course will prepare students for teaching social studies at the middle level. Course content deals with recent techniques, development in approaches, methods and materials for teaching social studies. Emphasis is on the utilization of children’s literature in teaching social studies. The course is designed to help potential middle level education teachers implement the national social studies standards. Prerequisite: Pre-Professional Educator Status (PPES). The following courses may not be scheduled until PPES has been attained.
3 credit hours
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MLE 320 Teaching Mathematics at the Middle Level Fall-Spring Semesters
This course provides preparation for and practice in teaching middle level mathematics. Students are provided with the essential strategies that facilitate the development of mathematical concepts in the middle level curriculum. The course includes instructional techniques, assessment strategies, using children’s literature, and cooperative grouping through “hands-on” inquiry. A process approach that meets the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards is used in this course. Prerequisite: Pre-Professional Educator Status (PPES). The following courses may not be scheduled until PPES has been attained.
3 credit hours
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MLE 330 Teaching Science at the Middle Level Fall-Spring Semesters
This course is a preparation for, and practice in, teaching middle level science. Emphasis is placed on the inquiry approach and the development of concepts. The course includes instructional techniques, tasks that facilitate intrinsic motivation, questioning strategies, the use of children’s literature in science, and assessment techniques. The course is designed to help potential teachers implement the national science standards. Prerequisite: Pre-Professional Educator Status (PPES). The following courses may not be scheduled until PPES has been attained.
3 credit hours
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MLE 350 Content Pedagogies for the Middle School Spring Semester
This course explores techniques used in middle schools to teach social studies, science, mathematics, and english. Students will learn essential subject-matter content and pedogogies in each of the four major content fields taught in middle schools. Students will discover effective classroom management techniques and create high-quality instructional materials including lesson plans, activities, assessments, and projects. Students will engage in a rigorous field experience to employ new learning in authentic settings.
3 credit hours
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MLE 475 Directed Professional Educational Experience in Middle Level Education Fall-Spring
Semesters For students choosing the Alternate Program. The student and supervising instructor create an academic and experiential plan of specific study reflective of a major interest outside of a public classroom setting. A package of content and assignments is designed to explore optional educational career themes. Prerequisite: Pre-Professional Educator Status (PPES). The following courses may not be scheduled until PPES has been attained. All coursework required for admittance to the Student Teaching Semester. $230 fee (subject to change).
2 to 8 credit hours
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MLE 480 Focused Studies in Middle Level Education Fall-Spring Semesters
This offering is intended only for Education majors initially scheduled for student teaching. Having not found satisfaction in the student teaching assignment, the student is relieved of these duties to pursue research and activities specifically related to a topic or project approved by the Department Chair. The student is required to submit tangible evidence of activities and resultant growth for evaluation. Prerequisite: Pre-Professional Educator Status (PPES). The following courses may not be scheduled until PPES has been attained. Admission to the Student Teaching Semester and permission of the Department Chair. May be scheduled during the Student Teaching Semester only.
10 credit hours
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MLE 485 Student Teaching Practicum in Middle Level Education Fall-Spring Semesters
A weekly meeting conducted during the Student Teaching Semester. This is required of all student teachers and is designed to focus upon the integration of all aspects of the student teaching experience. Grading is pass/fail only. Prerequisite: Pre-Professional Educator Status (PPES). The following courses may not be scheduled until PPES has been attained. Admission to the Student Teaching Semester and permission of the Department Chair. May be scheduled during the Student Teaching Semester only.
1 credit hour
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MLE 494 Professional Practicum
Teachers must adequately prepare students for collaborative, creative, and technology oriented work they will be required to perform as 21st century American citizens. The aim of this course is to help middle and secondary-education pre-service teachers develop the skills and knowledge they need to integrate technology during their instruction. This includes becoming proficient with contemporary instructional technologies including integrated social media, Web 2.0 applications, networked productivity tools; as well as instructional technology hardware like interactive whiteboards, and tablet computers. Students will also engage in debate and dialects while meditating on the unresolved problems inherent in education technology, develop and maintain a personal learning network, conduct an interview with a practicing classroom teacher, and critique various uses of instructional technology. Prerequisite: PPES. Corequisite: SE 493 and MLE 495 .
2 credit hours
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