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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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REC 315 Ropes Course Facilitation
This course will provide students with an opportunity to learn and apply specialized knowledge and skills for leading ropes course experiences for participants. Students will work closely with classmates to engage in and apply knowledge and skills within experiential learning opportunities. The course will include the synthesis of knowledge and skill in providing safe team building initiatives, low ropes course elements, and high ropes course challenges designed to provide positive outcomes for individual participants and groups.
3 credit hours
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REC 331 Leadership in Therapeutic Recreation
Gives training in group leadership and organization and practical application of those techniques. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , REC 200 , and REC 210/211 .
3 credit hours
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REC 333 Organizing Community Recreation
Considers the nature of urban recreation and the people it serves; study means for mobilizing a community for recreation, and the approaches for planning, organizing and conducting programs. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , and REC 210/211 .
3 credit hours
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REC 343 Organizing Therapeutic Recreation
Concerned with the practice of therapeutic recreation and the specialized groups it serves, the course considers means of organizing a community or institution for providing recreation to meet unique requirements. Surveys approaches for planning, organizing, and conducting specially tailored programs. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , REC 200 , and REC 210/211 , or by permission of the instructor.
3 credit hours
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REC 360 Camp Management
The purpose of this course is to further the students’ knowledge and skills of leadership and recreation management, specifically in camp management. The focus of the course is the 14 core areas that make up the body of knowledge for the camping profession, as defined by the American Camping Association. These are as follows: leadership, target population and diversity, mission/purpose, participant development and behavior, program design and activities, human resources, risk management, health and wellness, business and finance, marketing, site and facilities, food service, transportation and strategic planning. Prerequisite: , , , or by permission of instructor.
3 credit hours
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REC 361 Clinical Applications in Therapeutic Recreation
This course will focus on the clinical applications of the therapeutic recreation process of assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of treatment. Through partnerships, the course will provide students with opportunities to practice clinical skills with clients in healthcare and community settings. Course assignments will include case studies, role-playing, and authentic applications of the therapeutic recreation process. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , REC 200 , REC 210/211 .
3 credit hours
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REC 365 Medical Conditions and the Impact on Therapeutic Recreation
This course will provide students practice-based knowledge of medical conditions through the lifespan and the implications of the conditions in relation to therapeutic recreation. Medical terminology, assessment tools, interventions/modalities and programming are covered in relation to the different conditions. Students will gain knowledge and practical experience in utilizing the appropriate modalities and interventions for specific conditions. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , REC 200 , REC 210/211 .
3 credit hours
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REC 369 Therapeutic Recreation and Aging
Exploration of the significance of recreation throughout the life cycle relative to the individual’s attitudes, values, behaviors, and use of resources. Emphasis on leisure life styles of the elderly. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , REC 200 , REC 210/211 or by permission of the instructor.
3 credit hours
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REC 370 Management of Recreation and Park Facilities
Information on management procedures for recreation facilities: planning and design, fiscal and capital development, maintenance, safety, accessibility, and vandalism control. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , REC 200 , and REC 210/211 .
3 credit hours
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REC 380-384, 393, 394 Selected Topics in Community Recreation
Exploration of issues, trends, and philosophies of recreation including, but not limited to, commercial recreation, and travel and tourism. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , and REC 210/211 , or by permission of the instructor.
3 credit hours
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REC 385-389, 392 Selected Topics in Therapeutic Recreation
Exploration of issues, trends, and philosophies of recreation including, but not limited to, modalities in therapeutic recreation, and medical conditions and their implications for therapeutic recreation. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , REC 200 , and REC 210/211 , or by permission of the instructor.
3 credit hours
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REC 390 Meeting Children’s Needs Through Movement
The purpose of this course is to assist professionals working with elementary-aged children in an educational, recreational, or counseling setting to use play in order to help children learn the skills needed for living. These skills include appropriate social interaction, focusing and maintaining attention, creativity, perseverance, emotional control, physical skills, and physical fitness. A primary focus in this course is the theory of “progressive challenges” in which multiple levels of difficulty are made available to the participant and the level of involvement chosen is left to the individual.
3 credit hours
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REC 405 Outdoor Expedition Leadership
This course will provide students with an opportunity to initiate, create, plan, and lead a multi-day outdoor expedition. Students will synthesize individual ideas into a working group plan for the expedition. Coursework and projects will advance student knowledge and skills for leadership of outdoor expeditions.
3 credit hours
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REC 450 Recreation Administration
This course will study the organizational patterns and administrative problems involved in operating various leisure service agencies: forms of organization, planning, budget, personnel, liability, public relations, and evaluation. Required for all majors of senior standing. Prerequisite: This course may be taken upon completion of all other required recreation courses, including but not limited to REC 101 , REC 103 , REC 200 , REC 210/211 , and REC 221 , and should be scheduled for the last spring semester of the student’s program prior to graduation.
3 credit hours
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REC 460 Directed Field Experience in Community Recreation and Leisure Fall/Spring/Summer
These courses are designed to provide on-the job experiences in application of principles and techniques in Community Recreation. This provides the student with the opportunity to develop the art and skill of dealing with people in a professional capacity while under close supervision of an experienced supervisor and a faculty member. A total of 480 hours must be completed for the nine credit hours required; an additional 120 hours may be completed for an additional three credit hours as a recreation elective. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , REC 200 , REC 210/211 , REC 221 , REC 333 , REC 370 , PSY 100 , SOC 100 , and overall GPA of 2.0, or by permission of the instructor.
9 credit hours
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REC 461 Directed Field Experience in Community Recreation and Leisure Fall/Spring/Summer
These courses are designed to provide on-the job experiences in application of principles and techniques in Community Recreation. This provides the student with the opportunity to develop the art and skill of dealing with people in a professional capacity while under close supervision of an experienced supervisor and a faculty member. A total of 480 hours must be completed for the nine credit hours required; an additional 120 hours may be completed for an additional three credit hours as a recreation elective. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , REC 200 , REC 210/211 , REC 221 , REC 333 , REC 370 , PSY 100 , SOC 100 , and overall GPA of 2.0, or by permission of the instructor.
3 credit hours
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REC 470 Directed Field Experience in Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Fall/Spring/Summer
These courses are designed to provide on-the job experiences in application of principles and techniques in Therapeutic Recreation. This provides the student with the opportunity to develop the art and skill of dealing with people in a professional capacity while under close supervision of an experienced supervisor and a faculty member. A total of 480 hours must be completed for the nine credit hours required; an additional 120 hours may be completed for an additional three credit hours as a recreation elective. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , REC 200 , REC 210/211 , REC 221 , REC 331 , REC 343 , REC 369 , PSY 100 , SOC 100 , and overall GPA of 2.0, or by permission of the instructor.
9 credit hours
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REC 471 Directed Field Experience in Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Fall/Spring/Summer
These courses are designed to provide on-the job experiences in application of principles and techniques in Therapeutic Recreation. This provides the student with the opportunity to develop the art and skill of dealing with people in a professional capacity while under close supervision of an experienced supervisor and a faculty member. A total of 480 hours must be completed for the nine credit hours required; an additional 120 hours may be completed for an additional three credit hours as a recreation elective. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , REC 200 , REC 210/211 , REC 221 , REC 331 , REC 343 , REC 369 , PSY 100 , SOC 100 , and overall GPA of 2.0, or by permission of the instructor.
3 credit hours
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REC 491 Seminar in Recreation and Leisure
A study of the implications of leisure and recreation as they relate to organization of recreation services. Required for all Recreation Leadership majors of senior standing. Prerequisite: REC 101 , REC 103 , REC 200 , REC 210/211 , and REC 221
3 credit hours
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REC 498 Independent Study Fall/Spring
Independent investigations of current problems facing the recreation field. These may include philosophical basis, delivery of services, professional problems, needed research, and certification or licensing. Recreation elective. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and Coordinator of Recreation, junior or senior status, and 12 hours of Recreation. 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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REC 499 Independent Study Fall/Spring
Independent investigations of current problems facing the recreation field. These may include philosophical basis, delivery of services, professional problems, needed research, and certification or licensing. Recreation elective. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and Coordinator of Recreation, junior or senior status, and 12 hours of Recreation. 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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Religious Studies |
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REL 265 World Religions
This course provides an introduction to the study of the world’s religions. This course will introduce students to the basic methodologies used in the academic study of religions while examining a number of major religious traditions in the contemporary world. Religious traditions surveyed in the course may include Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and indigenous religions. The course examines key religious beliefs and practices, including how religious cultures understand and interact with natural and cultural worlds.
3 credit hours
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REL 269 American Religious Thought and Culture
This course examines the existence and development of religions in the United States, focusing especially on the historical and social contexts that have shaped these religions. The course will explore the ways that religions have played a key role in shaping American thought, identity, history, and politics.
3 credit hours
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REL 271 Religious Traditions and Culture Fall/Spring/Summer
This course explores how religion interacts with, challenges, and is challenged by other aspects of human cultural life including art, politics, and ethics. The development of and connections between religious traditions and theological beliefs are investigated and examined from a historical and analytical perspective.
Some versions of the course focus on larger traditions and cultural groups (i.e., Judaism, Christianity), others focus on features across many traditions (i.e., evangelism, secrecy, revelation).
Course may be repeated if different focus is used in different semester (i.e., Buddhism, Protestant Christianity, cult movements). Prerequisite: FCO 105
3 credit hours
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REL 368 Religion, Society, and Culture
This course explores how religion interacts with, challenges, and is challenged by other aspects of human cultural life including art, politics, and ethics. The course examines these interactions as they are discussed by leading religious thinkers and their critics including Plato, Augustine, Kant, Marx, Nietzsche, Tillich, Niebuhr, Wittgenstein, Levinas, and others. Prerequisite: FCO 105
3 credit hours
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REL 380 Special Topics in Religion
This course examines issues in the field of religious studies with an emphasis on interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives. The specific topic for the course changes from semester to semester, according to faculty and student interest. In addition to courses on specific religious traditions, figures, movements, and sacred texts, topics may include religion and culture, religion and sociology, religion and ethics, religion and gender, and religion and film. Prerequisite: FCO 105
3 credit hours
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REL 381 Women and Religion
This course explores how women have factored into or been excluded from the roles, rituals, scriptures, theologies, and governing images of some of the world’s major religions. Additionally, the course explores contemporary efforts to contend with challenges to women in these traditions. This course is cross-listed as WGS 381 . Prerequisite: FCO 105
3 credit hours
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REL 498 Independent Study
These courses provide an opportunity for the student who wishes to undertake a well-defined research project in an area of religion. While the student conducts work under the guidance of a faculty member of his or her own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: FCO 105 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
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REL 499 Independent Study
These courses provide an opportunity for the student who wishes to undertake a well-defined research project in an area of religion. While the student conducts work under the guidance of a faculty member of his or her own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: FCO 105 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
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Respiratory Care |
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RT 100 Basic Science for Respiratory Care
A survey of basic principles as applied to the practice of respiratory care. Included are respiratory terminology, scientific measure, fluid physics, gas physics, basic electricity, chemical and physical properties of matter, basic genetics, basic microbiology, respiratory therapy equipment cleaning and sterilization.
3 credit hours
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RT 110 Oxygen Therapy and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
An overview of the history of respiratory care and the professional organizations related to respiratory therapy. A comprehensive study of oxygen delivery devices, oxygen analysis, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and artificial airways. Prerequisite: RT 100 .
3 credit hours
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RT 115 Bronchopulmonary Hygiene
An overview of respiratory anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. A comprehensive study of aerosol and humidity therapy, pharmacology of aerosol and humidity therapy, pharmacology of aerosolized medications, bronchial clearance techniques, and rehabilitation and home care of the respiratory patient. Also included is an introduction to physical examination of the chest and chest x-ray interpretation. Prerequisite: RT 100 .
3 credit hours
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RT 120 Mechanical Ventilation
A comprehensive study of the physiology of positive pressure breathing, the design and function of continuous mechanical ventilators, techniques of continuous ventilation, and monitoring of the patient receiving continuous ventilation. Prerequisite: RT 100 , RT 110 , RT 115 .
4 credit hours
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RT 125 Pulmonary Function Testing and Interpretation
A study of pulmonary diagnostic procedures including spirometry, lung volumes, diffusing capacity, response to bronchodilator, and bronchial challenge. Also included is an introduction to exercise testing, fiberoptic bronchoscopy, and sleep studies. Prerequisite: RT 100 , RT 110 , RT 115 .
2 credit hours
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RT 130 Pulmonary Diseases
A comprehensive study of diseases of the respiratory system, and the pharmacologic treatment of pulmonary diseases. Prerequisite: RT 100 .
3 credit hours
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RT 150 Clinical Practice A
An orientation to the hospital and departments related to respiratory therapy. An introduction to respiratory therapy clinical practice (may include evening rotations). Prerequisite: RT 100 . Corequisite: RT 110 , RT 115 .
2 credit hours
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RT 160 Clinical Practice B
Clinical practice in respiratory care including rotations through general therapy procedures, critical respiratory care, and pulmonary function testing (may include evening rotations). Prerequisite: RT 150 . Corequisite: RT 120 , RT 125 .
2 credit hours
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RT 210 Evaluation of the Patient with Pulmonary Disease
A comprehensive study of pulmonary evaluation techniques including pulmonary history, chest physical diagnosis, pulmonary function interpretation, arterial blood gas interpretation, and chest x-ray interpretation. Special emphasis on patient response to respiratory therapy with particular attention to goals of therapy, delivery of therapy, and evaluation of response to therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the first clinical year of the RT program or permission of instructor.
2 credit hours
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RT 235 Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
An introduction to fetal development, evaluation of the newborn, and cardiopulmonary diseases of infants and children. A comprehensive study of airway management, bronchopulmonary hygiene, continuous positive airway pressure, and mechanical ventilation of the pediatric patient. Participants will be required to practice advanced neo/peds mechanical ventilators to analyze impact on patients within class room experiences or simulations. Prerequisite: RT 100 , RT 110 , RT 115
3 credit hours
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RT 245 Clinical Practice C
Clinical practice course in respiratory care including rotations through general therapy procedures, pulmonary function testing and ICU experience (may include some evening rotations). In addition to application, emphasis will be placed on patient evaluation and determination of appropriate therapy. Prerequisite: RT 160 .
2 credit hours
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RT 270 Clinical Practice D
Clinical practice in respiratory care including rotations through general therapy procedures (may include evening rotations), critical respiratory care, and pulmonary function testing. In addition to application, emphasis will be placed on patient evaluation and determination of appropriateness of therapy.
2 credit hours
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RT 320 Pulmonary Physiology
A comprehensive study of pulmonary physiology with special emphasis on clinical application of physiologic principles. Also included are the influences of pulmonary and renal physiology on acid base balance, and neurologic aspects of respiratory care. Prerequisite: BIO 220 and BIO 221 , BIO 222 and BIO 223 , RT 210 , or permission of instructor.
3 credit hours
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RT 330 Cardiac Physiology
A review of cardiac physiology and cardiac disease and a comprehensive study of the EKG and pharmacologic treatment of cardiac disease. Special emphasis will be placed on the interrelationship of cardiac and pulmonary disease. Prerequisite: RT 210 or permission of instructor.
2 credit hours
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RT 350 Clinical Practice E
This is a clinical practice course in respiratory care including rotations through general therapy procedures and critical respiratory care. Special emphasis is placed on neonatal care and hemodynamic monitoring with clinical competence evaluation in neonatal respiratory care and hemodynamic monitoring techniques. Prerequisite: RT 270 or permission of instructor.
2 credit hours
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RT 410 Independent Study in Respiratory Therapy
This course is designed to allow the student an opportunity to participate in a research project or clinical affiliation of his/her choice. This project is conducted under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Completion of the junior year of the Respiratory Therapy program or permission of instructor.
1 credit hour
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RT 430 Clinical Practice F
This is a capstone clinical practice course in respiratory care including rotations through general therapy procedures, PFT lab, ICU experiences and specialty rotations to hospitals and organizations outside of York Hospital. Students will be allowed to select some clinical rotations of individual interest. Special emphasis will be placed on neonatal care and hemodynamic evaluation. Prerequisite: RT 350 .
2 credit hours
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RT 440 Advanced Respiratory Assessment and Life Support Spring
An advanced study of mechanical ventilation, cardiopulmonary emergencies, and patient assessment technology to prepare the clinician for the care of the critically ill. The student will apply previous knowledge and demonstrate higher skills through experiential learning, medical simulation and AHA Advanced Life Support certification. Prerequisite: RT 320
3 credit hours
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RT 450 Respiratory Therapy Seminar
This course is designed to integrate all aspects of the student’s respiratory therapy experience. Selected topics are discussed as they relate to respiratory therapy practice. Students present patient case studies, review current journal articles, and present a research paper. Prerequisite: Completion of the junior year of Respiratory Therapy or permission of the instructor.
2 credit hours
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RT 460 Respiratory Care Leadership and Management Fall
The course will focus the student to learn basics of management of respiratory care department, including budget and staff allocation. The student will also be exposed to projects to demonstrate concept, practices for effective supervision and leadership. Prerequisite: RT 450
2 credit hours
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RT 465 Advanced Clinical Capstone
The capstone provides an opportunity for students to apply and reflect on concepts learned in cardiopulmonary, leadership and advanced mechanical ventilation courses. The student may utilize this clinical and administrative experience in concert with research methods to inquire into clinical or leadership questions. Students will design and seek approval in an advanced clinical or administrative experience in a chosen specialty at the institution they work. Prerequisite or Corequisite: RT 440 .
2 credit hours.
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Risk Management |
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RMI 335 Corporate Risk Management Fall
The course educates students on the management of property, liability, strategic, financial, and operational risks for corporations. Students learn the risk management process, including risk identification and analysis tools. Students also learn about specific categories of corporate risk and how businesses manage risks in each category. The course considers issues of risk measurement, risk aggregation, performance evaluation, capital allocation and strategic decision making. Prerequisite: FIN 330
3 credit hours
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RMI 340 Employee Benefits & Social Insurance Fall
The variety of employee benefits are either required by government, provide funding for government benefits, or help the firm attract and retain employees through competitive benefit provision. This course describes the variety of benefits and focuses on individual financial security. Prerequisite: FIN 330
3 credit hours
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RMI 345 Individual Risk Management Spring
This course provides a basic understanding of the types of risk faced by individuals in protecting their household and property. The course also teaches students how to manage those risks through different forms of insurance, such as property and casualty, health, disability and life, homeowner and social insurance (among others). In addition, functional and financial analysis of insurers are covered. Prerequisite: FIN 330
3 credit hours
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RMI 350 Legal Issues in Risk Management Spring
Businesses are faced with a variety of risks on a daily basis. Certain risks relate to legal matters. This course will focus on how to identify, monitor and protect a business organization from legal risks and avoid claims or lawsuits. Prerequisite: FIN 330
3 credit hours
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Secondary Education |
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EDU 460 Community and Legal Issues in Education Fall/Spring
This course reviews public school structure and organization in terms of the teacher’s numerous roles and relationships. These relationships include parents and community, and various elements in the typical school environment. These include students, peers, support staff, and administration. Students are familiarized with the legal foundations applicable to employment and professional practice within a public-school setting. The three major functions of a teacher—to supervise, to keep safe, and to instruct—are examined with focus on the goal of providing an enhanced awareness of “preventative law.” Prerequisite: Pre-Professional Educator Status.
3 credit hours
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SE 201 Early Field Experience Fall/Spring
Students in this course will conduct field experiences with teachers in K-12 classrooms. Placements will be assigned by the Field Services Division and will match the grade band and/or content area of students’ certification preparation areas. Students’ will be expected to utilize this time block to carry out required field experience activities. These experiences may include interacting with teachers and students, observing instruction, and assisting in various ways within the classroom. The course will also serve as a forum for critical analysis, discussion, and reflection of students’ experiences in schools. Prerequisite: EDU 200 /FYS 110 (EDU200)
2 credit hours
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SE 210 Educational Technology for Middle and Secondary Education
Teachers must adequately prepare students for the 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 instructions. 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 teachers, and critique various uses of instructional technology.
3 credit hours
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SE 220 Curriculum Development for Middle and Secondary Education
Curriculum development challenges teachers to synthesize standards, assessments, resources, student learning needs and more to craft units and lessons that help students to generate meaningful understands. Like an architect (whose designs are influenced by their customer, the materials on hand, the work site, and their own experience and aesthetics), teachers are influenced by state and national standards, their student’s needs , the resources on hand, and their own expertise when designing their curriculum. Teachers’ curriculum writing abilities can be improved upon by adopting effective techniques, practicing frequently, collaborating with other professionals, and working to improve their craft throughout their career. This course will help students learn to create exceptional unit and lesson plans. In addition, students will grapple with the core issues facing writers of curriculum at the dawn of the 21st century.
3 credit hours
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SE 240 Educational Assessment for Middle and Secondary Education Fall/Spring
This course focuses on the current best practices regarding principles and procedures of effective assessment development to meet objectives and standards. Middle and Secondary Education 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 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.
2 credit hours
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SE 311 Advanced Field Experience Fall/Spring
Students in this course will conduct field experiences with teachers in K-12 classrooms. Placements will be assigned by the Field Services Division and will match the grade band and/or content area of students’ certification preparation areas. Students will be expected to utilize this time block to carry out required field experience activities. These experiences may include interacting with teachers and students, designing lessons and assessments, implementing instruction, and assisting in various ways within the classroom. The course will serve as a forum for critical analysis, discussion, and reflection of students’ experiences in schools. Prerequisite: Pre-Professional Educator Status.
2 credit hours
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SE 312 Advanced Field Experience Fall/Spring
Students in this course will conduct field experiences with teachers in K-12 classrooms. Placements will be assigned by the Field Services Division and will match the grade band and/or content area of students’ certification preparation areas. Students will be expected to utilize this time block to carry out required field experience activities. These experiences may include interacting with teachers and students, designing lessons and assessments, implementing instruction, and assisting in various ways within the classroom. The course will serve as a forum for critical analysis, discussion, and reflection of students’ experiences in schools. Prerequisite: Pre-Professional Educator Status.
2 credit hours
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SE 351 Teaching Strategies for Middle and Secondary Education Fall/Spring
This course will prepare pre-service teachers to utilize a variety of research-supported instructional techniques and classroom management strategies in the classroom. Students enrolled in the course will practice these techniques with their peers in the class, as well as in authentic classroom settings as part of the field experience for this course. This course also invites students to learn the strengths and weaknesses of a variety of teaching strategies, classroom management approaches, and curriculum stances then learn to integrate these understandings during instruction. Students develop and demonstrate the knowledge and skills gained during this course in a field-experience in which they use their new understandings to create classroom activities in authentic settings. Prerequisite: PPES.
3 credit hours
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SE 352 Middle and Secondary Social Studies Pedagogies Fall
The focus of this course is to research various social studies course curricula, methodological approaches, and selected topical themes. Consideration is mainstreamed toward investigating the various approaches to the social studies and “how” they might best be integrated into a classroom of secondary students. Prerequisite: PPES.
3 credit hours
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SE 353 Middle and Secondary English and Language Arts Pedagogies Fall
This course provides preparation for and practice in teaching secondary English. Students prepare and present lesson plans for teaching a variety of skills and appreciations in the English classroom. Areas of concentration include language study (grammar), reading, literature, writing, listening, and speaking. Prerequisite: PPES.
3 credit hours
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SE 354 Middle and Secondary Science Pedagogies Spring even-numbered years
Preparation for, and practice in, teaching general science in the secondary school environment. Recent technology, development in approaches, methods, and appropriate materials for teaching general science are explored. Emphasis is on a laboratory approach to teaching science and on laboratory skills through laboratory activities. Prerequisite: PPES.
3 credit hours
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SE 355 Middle and Secondary Mathematics Pedagogies Spring
Preparation for, and practice in, teaching mathematics in the secondary school. Course content deals with recent techniques, developments in approaches and methods and materials for teaching mathematics. Prerequisite: PPES.
3 credit hours
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SE 356 Reading and Writing in the Content Areas
This course offers pre-service teachers an array of research-based instructional strategies to address the vocabulary, reading and writing needs of students in content area classrooms. This course will emphasize application of these strategies with appropriate print materials and the ability to match the specific needs of diverse students in upper level grade school classrooms with effective instruction. Students will develop knowledge and implementation skills for reading comprehension strategies and vocabulary development across content areas. Students will also develop intensive writing strategies to enhance the writing skills of students in their classrooms. Prerequisite: PPES (Pre-Professional Educator Status).
3 credit hours
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SE 475 Directed Professional Educational Experience Fall/Spring
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: 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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SE 480 Focused Studies in Secondary Education Fall/Spring
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: 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.
1-12 credit hour(s)
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SE 493 Student Assistance Seminar Fall/Spring
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. Prerequisite: PPES. The following courses may not be scheduled until PPES has been attained. Corequisite: SE 495 .
1 credit hour
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SE 494 Student Teaching Seminar Fall/Spring
This course will offer students an opportunity for students to reflect on all aspects of their student teaching experience in a collaborative environment. The importance of professional standards and professional growth is woven through these interactions. Practical information regarding employment, interviewing, applying for teaching certification, and accessing career development opportunities available to alumni are shared. This course is cross-listed as MLE 494 and KT 494. Prerequisite: Eligibility to enter the Professional Semester. Secondary Education majors only.
2 credit hours
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SE 495 Student Teaching Fall/Spring
Under the supervision of college and cooperating teacher staff, the student engages in planning, teaching, and evaluating classroom learning activities in a secondary setting. Focusing upon integration of all aspects of the practicum is an integral part of the course. Placement during the semester will be in a regular education setting within the candidate’s area of certification. An additional fee (subject to change) is required. Prerequisite: Eligibility to enter the Professional Semester.
10 credit hours
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Sociology |
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SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology Fall/Spring
This course is designed to be an introduction to the academic discipline of sociology. It focuses on the history and central theories in the field, as well as acquainting the students with the techniques of analysis used by sociologists as they conduct research. Students in this course will study topics such as gender issues, population, race and minority relations, the family, and social change.
3 credit hours
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SOC 210 Drugs and Society Spring
This course examines patterns of drug use in America, with a focus on shifting cultural, socioeconomic, and political meanings attached to drug use throughout U.S. history. We will investigate the significance of drugs and drug use at the individual, interpersonal, and institutional levels of society. Attention will be given to the complex legal history of drug use; the relationship between drugs and the criminal justice system; the impact of the medicalization of human behavior on patterns of drug use; and diverse perspectives on drug treatment and prevention strategies. Prerequisite: SOC 100
3 credit hours
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SOC 215 Peace and Conflict in Society Fall/Spring
This course will explore the nature of conflict borne from individual, interpersonal, cultural, and structural differences and inequalities. Students will utilize theories and concepts of social conflict and learn to think analytically about conflict by using tools to transform relationships. Students will learn practical tools to manage conflicts in their personal lives, in the workplace, within societies, and on a global level. The course is designed to empower students to develop insight on creating nonviolent change and creating an empathetic understanding of parties in conflict. Prerequisite: SOC 100 .
3 credit hours
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SOC 220 American Social Problems Fall/Spring
A study of the contemporary social problems surrounding major social institutions and society. Emphasis is on theories for assessing causes and remedies. Prerequisite: SOC 100
3 credit hours
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SOC 225 Family Diversity and Society Fall/Spring
This course explores the nature and importance of families for individuals, communities, and societies. Students will examine how economics, geography, culture, public policy, and social movements have shaped family life, adjustments, and organization across history. Additionally, students will learn about the history of this field of study, the central sociological theories that guide family studies, and about the use of data to understand more about trends and changes in the family. This course will provide frameworks for students to better understand their own families, those of others, how political, economic, and social forces help and hurt people in the context of family life and how families work as active agents of political and social change. This course is cross-listed as WGS 225 . Prerequisite: SOC 100
3 credit hours
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SOC 230 Development of Sociological Theory Fall
An analysis of the historical development of social thought and theory from Comte to Simmel. Prerequisite: SOC 100 .
3 credit hours
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SOC 235 Critical Sociological Theory Spring
This course examines contemporary sociological theories aligned with the practice of critical sociology, a body of theory that investigates how institutional power structures produce social inequities across human populations. We will explore how the structure of government policy, the economy, formal education, medicine and health care, the media, and other macro level institutions have opened up access to opportunities and resources for some populations, while blocking such access from others. The main objective of critical sociological theory involves understanding the social and historical conditions that have produced social inequities over time and developing institutional strategies to dismantle systemic patterns of inequality to promote social justice and equity for all societal members. Prerequisite: SOC 100 .
3 credit hours
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SOC 236 Social Change Spring
Social Change is the positive and purposeful application of community development techniques/models to address neighborhood, community, and societal issues. These techniques are fundamentally controlled by citizens, participatory-based, and designed to address social needs, inequality, and justice. The course focuses upon basic models/techniques of social change, the application of such models, and analyzing social change outcomes. Prerequisite: SOC 100 , SOC 235
3 credit hours
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SOC 260 Gender and Society Spring
This course applies sociological principles to the study of gender. Students will examine gender as a social construct and an organizing principle of society. Gender is investigated at multiple levels- as a key factor in identity formation, interpersonal interaction, and large scale institutional organization. Historical patterns of gender inequality and gender progress will be addressed. Students will also examine the relationship between sex and gender, as well as the intersections of gender with race/ethnicity, class and sexuality. The significance of femininity and masculinity in the lives of girls and boys, women and men, and alternatively gendered societal members is addressed. Prerequisite: SOC 100
3 credit hours
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SOC 301 Environmental Justice Fall
The use or preservation of natural resources is a contested process that ultimately relates to notions of justice. How should these resources be used or preserved and who should benefit or bear the costs of any externalities? How does sustainability relate to intergenerational justice? What rights do indigenous people have to resources and lands? How do the impacts of pollution, scarcity, and climate change disproportionately impact the poor? How can social change be managed to produce a more just use of the environment? These topics will be explored in this course to identify opportunities for personal, local, and global change.
3 credit hours
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SOC 302 Sociology of Health and Illness Spring
This course emphasizes the social construction of health and illness, the health professions, the medical research process, and the health care industry in the United States. It analyzes the cultural meanings associated with health and illness; the political controversies surrounding health care, medical knowledge production, and the structure of the social institutions that comprise the health care industry. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or permission of the instructor
3 credit hours
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SOC 310 Sociology of Organizations Fall even-numbered years
An analysis of organizations as social systems. The structure of organizations, their patterns, and the impact of society on organizations will be examined. Prerequisite: SOC 100
3 credit hours
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SOC 315 Race, Ethnicity, and Society Fall
This course traces the social and historical construction of race and ethnicity in the United States and around the world. Students will investigate the bases of racial and ethnic conflict, accommodation and assimilation, and examine how relations of dominance and subordination have influenced patterns of racial and ethnic inequality throughout recent human history. Race and ethnicity are investigated at multiple levels of analysis - as key factors in identity formation, interpersonal interaction, and large-scale institutional organization. Historical patterns of racial-ethnic inequality and progress will be addressed. Students will also examine the intersections of race and ethnicity with gender, class, age, and nationality. Prerequisite: SOC 100 .
3 credit hours
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SOC 330 Religious Diversity in America Spring even-numbered years
There are a multiplicity of religious beliefs, practices, and identities in America. These beliefs continue to have a great impact on American society, politics, and everyday life. This course will examine the diversity of religion, spirituality, and non-belief and how it impacts individuals, communities, and the nation. Prerequisite: SOC 100
3 credit hours
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SOC 336 Community Based Participatory Research Fall/Spring
Community Based Participatory Research partners directly with people to identify goals, projects, and solutions for their neighborhoods or organizations. The collaboration between the researcher and community promotes social action and change by empowering the participants. Particular emphasis will be placed on an inclusive research processes, including defining the problem, determining appropriate research design, identifying a sampling and data collection technique, data analysis, and action steps. The class will have a project format where students will apply these skills while working with a local community agency or organization. Prerequisite: SOC 100 .
3 credit hours
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SOC 337 Qualitative Research Methods Fall/Spring
This course introduces students to techniques for collecting, interpreting and analyzing data using various qualitative research methods, including participant observation, in-depth interviewing, ethnography, and qualitative content analysis. The course will address the practical and ethical challenges of qualitative research, the roles of objectivity and subjectivity in the research process, and the significance of researcher reflexivity throughout the research process from question selection to presentation of findings. Students will learn strategies for gaining access to research populations, developing interview guides, writing field notes, and conducting qualitative data analysis. Students will also develop an informed understanding of the relationship between theory and research in qualitative methodology. Prerequisite: SOC 100 .
3 credit hours
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SOC 340 Urban Sociology Spring odd-numbered years
A study of the sociological development of modern cities and the impact of urbanization and urban problems on individuals, groups, and neighborhood or community formation. Prerequisite: SOC 100
3 credit hours
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SOC 375 Social Inequality Fall
This course introduces students to classical and contemporary sociological theories that aim to explain the origins and persistence of social, economic and political inequality. Employing a historical-comparative perspective, the course examines: the ways in which societies rank human populations; patterned distributions of income and wealth; the consequences of inequality for individuals and groups; the relative importance of economic, political and social forces in creating and sustaining inequality; the structured and intersectional character of inequalities of class, race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation; and the use of social policy to intensify or to mitigate inequality. Prerequisite: SOC 100
3 credit hours
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SOC 420-422 Selected Topics In Sociology Fall/Spring
Selected Topics in Sociology is a course designed to meet the special interests of students and faculty. Each semester a different topic will be studied, such as gender studies, victimology, and grant writing. Prerequisite: SOC 100 .
3 credit hours
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SOC 436 Applied Volunteer Management Fall/Spring
This course will enable students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for recruiting and managing volunteers and for developing sustained partnerships with community organizations. Students enrolled in this course will work with specific agencies and/or projects to build strong college/community partnerships with local organizations addressing the pressing needs of York City residents. Students have responsibility for providing ongoing YCP volunteer involvement to partner agencies through developing and implementing projects, and supporting volunteers through education and reflection. Prerequisite: SOC 100 , Junior Standing
3 credit hours
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SOC 490 Sociology Seminar
This seminar is designed to provide graduating seniors with opportunities to integrate both the theories and the research techniques acquired during their college experiences. Seniors will participate in discussions, do original research, and present their findings to the class and or community groups. Prerequisite: Major of senior standing or permission of instructor.
3 credit hours
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SOC 495 Sociology Internship Fall/Spring
A program that provides on-the-job experiences to qualified students in the application of behavioral sciences. The student spends a minimum of 120 hours per semester with a selected agency. The internship provides an opportunity to explore job possibilities as well as make academic work more meaningful. Prerequisite: 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. Students must meet the College requirements for all internships.
3 credit hours
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SOC 496 Sociology Internship Fall/Spring
A program that provides on-the-job experiences to qualified students in the application of behavioral sciences. The student spends a minimum of 120 hours per semester with a selected agency. The internship provides an opportunity to explore job possibilities as well as make academic work more meaningful. Prerequisite: 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. Students must meet the College requirements for all internships.
3 credit hours
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SOC 498 Independent Study Fall/Spring
The Independent Study Program affords an opportunity for the student who wishes to undertake a well-defined research project. While the student conducts his work under the guidance of a faculty member of his own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: SOC 100 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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SOC 499 Independent Study Fall/Spring
The Independent Study Program affords an opportunity for the student who wishes to undertake a well-defined research project. While the student conducts his work under the guidance of a faculty member of his own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: SOC 100 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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SPE 106 Advanced Field Experience
This course is designed to provide structure and accountability for the Stage 3 Field Experience hours that special 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, assessments and lessons for multiple classroom instruction opportunities. Prerequisite: PPES. Corequisite:
1 credit hour
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SPE 107 Advanced Field Experience Fall/Spring
This course is designed to provide structure and accountability for the Stage 3 Field Experience hours that special 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, assessments and lessons for multiple classroom instruction opportunities. Prerequisite: PPES. Corequisite:
1 credit hour
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SPE 200 Special Education Processes and Procedure Fall/Spring
This course provides an in-depth review of the philosophical, historical and legal foundations of special education. Students will learn about students with disabilities and their cognitive development. They will delineate how individual students acquire and process information including issues with memory, attention, perception, action and problem-solving. Students will apply concepts of human development and recognize how to plan and implement effective instruction in a standard aligned educational system for diverse learners. The students will learn the federal and state legal mandates for serving students with disabilities and the implications of the mandates on program models. Prerequisite: FYS 110 (EDU200)
3 credit hours
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