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2019-2020 LSUA Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Communication Studies
  

  • CMST 4901 - Internship III

    Credits: 1-3
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 1-3
    Supervised work in a local business, government office, non-profit organization or on-campus department or program concerned with communication. Interns must attend discussions with instructor and read assigned materials commensurate with 4000-level coursework in Communication Studies. Offered as needed.

    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  

  • CMST 4971 - Selected Topics in Rhetoric

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Exploration of topics in communication, designed and offered as needed to cover a variety of topics, including theories, methods, best practices, subjects, and/ or thinkers in communication studies. Further details from instructor by request. Offered as needed.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  

  • CMST 4999 - Communication Seminar

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    The purpose of this course is to integrate knowledge from across the curriculum. Trends that connect the courses will be discussed. The student will gain insight into communication in every level of society. Offered as needed.

Computer Science
  

  • CSCI 1250 - Introduction to Computer Programming

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    An introduction to computer programming with an emphasis on problem solving, program design, and algorithms. A high-level language is used. Offered, FA.

    Prerequisite(s): A “C” or higher in MATH 1021 .
  

  • CSCI 2350 - Computer Programming I

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Fundamentals of algorithm development, program design, and structured programming using an object-oriented language. Offered FA.

    Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in MATH 1550  or MATH 1431 .
  

  • CSCI 2351 - Computer Programming II

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Solving programming problems using an object-oriented approach, emphasizing the concepts of recursion; dynamic memory; data structures (lists, stacks, queues, trees); exception handling. Offered SP.

    Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in MATH 1550  or MATH 1431 ; and a grade of “C” or higher in CSCI 2350 .
  

  • CSCI 4991 - Computer Science Internship

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 15
    The internship is a structured and supervised work experience allowing those concentrating in computer science to apply concepts learned in their computer science and mathematics coursework.  Students must work 180 hours during the semester; keep a journal describing their work activities and hours worked; meet periodically with their instructor; read pertinent literature assigned by the instructor; and submit a final written assignment describing the learning value of their internship. The course may be repeated for a maximum of nine hours of credit if the internship experiences change. Offered as needed

    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the BS in Mathematics with a Computer Science Concentration; nine hours of CSCI and 12 hours of MATH coursework completed; and permission of the instructor.  

Civil Engineering
  

  • CVEG 2450 - Statics

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Vectorial treatment of resultants and equilibrium of force systems, centroids, centers of gravity, fluid statics, and friction. Offered as needed.

    Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in MATH 1550 , MATH 1552 , and PHYS 2101 .

Cardiovascular Technology
  

  • CVTE 3000 - Introduction to Cardiovascular Technology

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Introduction to the field of cardiovascular technology, including the role of the Cardiovascular Technologist, history and ethics of the profession, and the mathematics and physical principles of medicine as applied to the field of Cardiovascular Technology. Offered SP.

    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into CVTE program or permission of the Program Coordinator.
  

  • CVTE 3001 - Cardiovascular Physiology I

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Study of the anatomy, physiology, and structural relationships of the human heart and vascular system. Focus on specialized terminology, cardiac anatomy, electrocardiography, and cardiac hemodynamics. Offered FA.

    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the CVTE program or permission of the Program Coordinator.
  

  • CVTE 3002 - Electrocardiography

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Provides a complete introduction to the principles and techniques involved in electrocardiography. Concepts covered include cardiac anatomy and electrophysiology, arrhythmias, recognition of electrolyte disturbances, cardiac medications, treatments, and diagnostic testing. Offered FA.

    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the CVTE program or permission of the Program Coordinator.
  

  • CVTE 3003 - Medical Instrumentation I

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Laboratory Hours: 12
    Basic principles of medical electronics and instrumentation. Includes focus on the concepts of electrical safety, clinical application of electronic instruments and devices used to monitor the cardiovascular system, and the characteristics, recording, and measurement of bioelectrical signals. Offered FA.

    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the CVTE program or permission of the Program Coordinator.
  

  • CVTE 3004 - Clinical Practicum I

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 6
    A practicum course designed to insure competency in the basic skills required in the practice of cardiovascular technology. Students acquire skills in the performance of blood pressure measurement, ECG’s, ultrasound imaging of the heart and vascular system, and calculation of specified hemodynamic parameters. Offered FA.

    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the CVTE program or permission of the Program Coordinator.
  

  • CVTE 3005 - Cardiovascular Physiology II

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    A continuation of CVTE 3001 , Cardiovascular Physiology I, with emphasis on electrocardiographic arrhythmia recognition; the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of specified congenital heart disease; the structure and function of the pulmonary circulation; and the techniques for measuring specified hemodynamic function indices. Offered SP.

    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the CVTE program or permission of the Program Coordinator; and successful completion of CVTE 3000 , CVTE 3001 , CVTE 3002 , and CVTE 3003 .
  

  • CVTE 3006 - Medical Instrumentation II

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Laboratory Hours: 12
    A continuation of CVTE 3003 , Medical Instrumentation I, with emphasis on medical signal transduction, conditioning, and recording. The application of computer technology in analog to digital conversion, digital to analog conversion and medical data logging will also be included. This course also examines the types of medical instruments utilized in testing throughout the health care facility. Offered FA.

    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the CVTE program or permission of the Program Coordinator; and successful completion of CVTE 3000 , CVTE 3001 , CVTE 3002 , and CVTE 3003 .
  

  • CVTE 3007 - Clinical Practicum II

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 6
    A continuation of CVTE 3004 , Clinical Practicum I. Provides laboratory practicum necessary to develop skills in the operation of specified cardiovascular instrumentation, and in the performance of diagnostic tests. Offered FA.

    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the CVTE program or permission of the Program Coordinator; and successful completion of CVTE 3000 , CVTE 3001 , CVTE 3002 , CVTE 3003 , and CVTE 3004 .
  

  • CVTE 3008 - Cardiovascular Pharmacology

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    An introduction to the concepts of drug classification, pharmacokinetics, delivery systems, dosage, and drug interactions. Emphasis on medications administered during cardiovascular procedures. Offered SP.

    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into CVTE program or permission of the Program Coordinator.
  

  • CVTE 3009 - Medical Instrumentation III

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 3
    A continuation of CVTE 3006 , Medical Instrumentation II, with emphasis on the theory and operation of medical instrumentation used in noninvasive cardiology. Offered FA.

    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the CVTE program or permission of the Program Coordinator; and successful completion of CVTE 3000 , CVTE 3001 , CVTE 3002 , CVTE 3003 , CVTE 3004 , CVTE 3005 , and CVTE 3006 .
  

  • CVTE 3010 - Noninvasive Diagnostic Procedures

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 6
    Focus on specialized techniques used in noninvasive cardiovascular departments to diagnose and evaluate cardiovascular disease. Offered FA.

    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the CVTE program or permission of the Program Coordinator; and successful completion of CVTE 3000 , CVTE 3001 , CVTE 3002 , CVTE 3003 , CVTE 3004 , CVTE 3005 , and CVTE 3006 .
  

  • CVTE 3011 - Clinical Practicum III

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 9
    Continuation of CVTE 3007 , Clinical Practicum II, with emphasis on the development of skills in the operation of noninvasive cardiovascular instrumentation, and the performance of diagnostic tests. Offered FA.

    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the CVTE program or permission of the Program Coordinator; and successful completion of CVTE 3000 , CVTE 3001 , CVTE 3002 , CVTE 3003 , CVTE 3004 , CVTE 3005 , and CVTE 3006 .
  

  • CVTE 4000 - Invasive Cardiovascular Technology I

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Study of the instrumentation and procedures used in the invasive cardiovascular laboratory. Emphasis on the basic principles in medical electronics and patient monitors that the student will be exposed to in the heart catheterization Offered FA.

    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the CVTE program or permission of the Program Coordinator; and successful completion of all 3000 level CVTE courses.
  

  • CVTE 4001 - Clinical Practicum IV

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 12
    Provides the student with clinical experience in the heart catheterization Emphasizes skills development and assisting in the performance of diagnostic tests. Offered SP.

    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the CVTE program or permission of the Program Coordinator; and successful completion of all 3000 level CVTE courses.
  

  • CVTE 4002 - Invasive Medical Instrumentation

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Focus on the theory, calibration, operation and clinical application of cardiovascular diagnostic instrumentation. Offered SP.

    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the CVTE program or permission of the Program Coordinator; and successful completion of all 3000 level CVTE courses.
  

  • CVTE 4003 - Cardiovascular Technology Seminar I

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Discussion and review of the literature with reference to current trends in invasive and non- invasive cardiovascular technology. Offered FA.

    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into CVTE program or permission of the Program Coordinator; and completion of all 3000 level CVTE courses.
  

  • CVTE 4004 - Cardiovascular Technology Seminar II

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Guest lectures, discussions, and article reviews with reference to current trends in invasive and non-invasive cardiovascular technology. Offered FA, SP, SU.

    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into CVTE program or permission of the Program Coordinator; and completion of all 3000 level CVTE courses and CVTE 4003 .
  

  • CVTE 4005 - Clinical Practicum V

    Credits: 10
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 32
    Continuation of CVTE 4001 - Clinical Practicum IV . Provides the student with continued opportunity to observe, assist, and perform tasks specific to the heart catheterization Offered FA, SP, SU.

    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into CVTE program or permission of the Program Coordinator; and completion of all-3000 level CVTE courses and CVTE 4000 , CVTE 4001 , CVTE 4002 , and CVTE 4003 .
  

  • CVTE 4006 - Business Aspects of Cardiac Device Technology

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Study of the business aspects of cardiac device technology, including business ethics, how to conduct oneself in the presence of health care providers, marketing cardiac devices, marketing oneself to an employer, and opportunities in the industry. Guest lectures working in the industry will present to the class whenever possible. Offered FA, SP.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all 3000-level courses or permission of the instructor.
  

  • CVTE 4007 - ICHD Code

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Review and discussion of the resource codes of the Intersociety Commission for Heart Disease for the various designations of pacemakers and defibrillators. Offered FA, SP.

    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into CVTE program or permission of the Program Coordinator; and completion of all 3000 level courses.
  

  • CVTE 4008 - Cardiovascular Technology Seminar III

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Discussion of topics such as DRGs, EMI and magnet use, EOS indicators, complications, and myostimulation and myosensing. Topics relevant to cardiac device follow-up, including advisories and recalls, management of malfunctions, and choices between single and dual chamber pacemakers will also be covered. Offered FA, SP, SU.

    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into CVTE program or permission of the Program Coordinator; and successful completion of CVTE 4003  and CVTE 4004 .

Disaster Science & Emergency Management
  

  • DSEM 2010 - Introduction to Disaster Science and Emergency Management

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    A survey of the developing field of Disaster Science and Emergency Management in all levels of government, including public agencies coping with disasters, both natural and man-made, in tandem with quasi-public, non-profit, and private agencies. Offered as needed.

    Prerequisite(s): credit for or enrollment in POLI 2051  or POLI 2056 ; or permission of instructor.
  

  • DSEM 3200 - Technology and Emergency Management

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    A survey of technology relevant to emergency planning, response, recovery and mitigation; current and emerging technology with application to disasters and emergency management; plus special issues and problems associated with the use of technology in emergency management. Offered as needed.

    Prerequisite(s): credit for or enrollment in POLI 2051  or POLI 2056 ; or permission of instructor.
  

  • DSEM 3900 - Internship in Disaster Science and Emergency Management

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Supervised work in national, state, or local government or private agencies concerned with disaster and emergency management. Designed to provide practical experience in this field. Interns must also attend discussions with the Faculty Coordinator and read assigned materials. Offered as needed.

    Prerequisite(s): DSEM 2010  and DSEM 3200  and permission of Faculty Coordinator.
  

  • DSEM 4900 - Senior Seminar in Disaster Science and Emergency Management

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    A recapitulation of the various perspectives, policies, and procedures of national, state or local government, or private agencies concerned with disaster and emergency management including current issues in the field, with emphasis on practical application of theoretical perspectives to real world situations. Offered as needed.

    Prerequisite(s): 18 hours in DSEM-relevant courses; or permission of instructor.

Early Childhood Education
  

  • ECED 2001 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    An introduction to the history, theories, and developmentally appropriate practices of educating the young child. Offered FA, SP, SU.
  

  • ECED 2002 - Curriculum in Early Childhood Education

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Planning and development of developmentally appropriate curriculum for the young child. Emphasis on environments, activities, materials and interactions for infants and preschool children. Offered FA, SP.
  

  • ECED 2030 - Early Childhood and Elementary Children’s Literature (Travel Course)

    Credits: 3
    Selected sites and topics related to children’s literature. Introductory lectures, travel, discussions, and reports. This course is designed to provide and extend student experiences with children’s literature through study and travel. Noted authors, illustrators, and their works will be examined in the classroom and the studies will be further enriched through on-site visitations to the locations where these individuals lived, worked, and were inspired. This course may be used for elective credit only. Offered as needed.
  

  • ECED 2076 - Child Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Study of the physical, social, intellectual, and emotional development of the child. Offered FA, SP.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2000  or PSYC 2060 ; or permission of instructor.
    Fulfills General Education Requirements.
  

  • ECED 2090 - Organizing & Operating Early Childhood Education Programs

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    The staff’s role and responsibility in organizing and operating Early Childhood Education programs, working with parents in both school and home settings, and investigating community resources. Offered as needed.
  

  • ECED 2999 - Practicum in Early Childhood Education

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 3-9
    A structured program of supervised observation and/or field experience in early childhood education programs. Offered FA, SP.

    Prerequisite(s): open only to ECED majors who have completed major requirement courses (i.e., education, psychology, kinesiology) and have a grade point average of at least 2.0; must have permission of instructor the semester prior to enrolling.
  

  • ECED 3000 - Children’s Literature and Emergent Literacy

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Survey of literature for young children (0 to 8 years), spanning time, genres, and media; focuses on the role children’s literature plays in the promotion of emergent literacy in young children; pedagogical methods and activities involving children’s literature to be used when working with young children. Field experiences required. Offered FA.
  

  • ECED 3061 - Social Development of Young Children

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    An examination of social development as it occurs in children from birth through eight years of age. The student will become familiar with the development of social knowledge, attachment, self-identity, self-esteem, separation and individuation, interpersonal communication processes, moral reasoning, temperament, and activities that promote prosocial behaviors that enhance the social and emotional development of young children. Offered SP, SU.
  

  • ECED 3601 - Social Development of Young Children

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    An examination of social development as it occurs in children from birth through eight years of age.  The student will become familiar with the development of social knowledge, attachment, self-identity, self-steem, separation and individuation, interpersonal communication processes, moral reasoning, temperament, and activities that promote prosocial behaviors that enhance the social and emotional development of young children. Offered Spring, Summer

Economics
  

  • ECON 2010 - Principles of Macroeconomics

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Common Course Code [CECN 2213]
    An introductory study of the nature of economics, economic concepts and problems, economic system, and the role of government. Special emphasis is placed upon the accounting, analytical and policy aspects of national income and product upon the money and banking system. Offered FA, SP.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1021 .
    Fulfills General Education Requirements.
  

  • ECON 2020 - Principles of Microeconomics

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Common Course Code [CECN 2223]
    A study of basic economics, exploring theories of production, determination of prices in regulated and unregulated industries, functional distribution, international economics, and problems of economic development. Offered FA, SP.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1021  and a grade of “C” or higher or enrollment in BUSN 1001 .
    Fulfills General Education Requirements.
  

  • ECON 3035 - Money and Banking

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Common Course Code [CECN 3113]
    Role of commercial banks, other financial institutions, and the central bank in affecting the performance of the economy; relationships of money and fiscal policy to prices, production, and employment; internal and external effects of U.S. fiscal and monetary policy. Offered FA, SP.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2010  and ECON 2020 .
  

  • ECON 4078 - American Economic History

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    A description and analysis of the principal features of the American economic experience, the colonial relationship with England, the economics of slavery, and the industrialization and urbanization of America. Attention is also given to insight into contemporary problems that can be gained by an examination of our historical experience. Offered as needed.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2010 , ECON 2020 , or HIST 2057 .
  

  • ECON 4110 - Public Finance

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Economic theory applied to the private market and to the public sector; public goods, efficiency, voting, externalities, principles of taxation, benefit-cost analysis, and policy analyses of current issues. Offered as needed.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2010  and ECON 2020 .
  

  • ECON 4320 - Environmental Economics

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Market failure and government failure, benefit cost analysis, the economics of energy, the efficient allocation of pollution, stationary and mobile sources of air pollution, water pollution, and toxic wastes. Offered as needed.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2010  and ECON 2020 .
  

  • ECON 4421 - Healthcare Economics

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Applied microeconomics covering the determinants of supply and demand for health care, markets for physician services, nurses, hospital services, medical education, and health insurance; the role of government in medical care and health insurance. Offered as needed.

    Prerequisite(s): permission of the department chair.

Education Curriculum & Instruction
  

  • EDCI 2700 - Characteristics of Exceptional Students

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Individual differences of various types of exceptional students; characteristics, educational programs, and best practices for intervention. Offered FA, SP.
  

  • EDCI 2840 - Independent Group or Individual Study in Education

    Credits: 1-3
    Lecture Hours: 0-3
    Laboratory Hours: 0-3
    This course is designed to cover current topics in education, including current research topics, state mandates, and other topics not specifically addressed in other courses. May include classroom lecture, viewing of professional development materials, seminar presentations, and discussions. Field experience may be required. Offered as needed.

    Prerequisite(s): permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
  

  • EDCI 2900 - Teaching Computer Literacy in the Elementary and Secondary Schools

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Provide students with skills and knowledge to effectively and ethically integrate technology in K-12 instruction to increase student learning. Students will utilize a variety of educational technology tools, with attention to selection and use of hardware, software, and audiovisual media. Offered FA, SP
  

  • EDCI 3000 - Children’s Literature

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Survey of children’s literature across time, genres, and media with a focus on analysis and evaluation of literary selections, the use of children’s literature to build literacy skills, and the value of children’s literature to positively impact the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of children. Offered FA, SP.

    Prerequisite(s): admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program or permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
  

  • EDCI 3020 - Assessment and Use of Data

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Examines use of data from multiple sources to establish challenging standards and the implementation of effective and innovative teaching practices to engage students in meaningful and challenging learning experiences. The teacher intern will gain skill and knowledge needed to analyze data for use in planning systematic improvements in classroom instruction. Offered as needed.

    Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in EDCI 2900 .
  

  • EDCI 3040 - Secondary Methods I

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Integration of theoretical perspectives, standards-based planning, research-based pedagogical and management practices, assessment roles, and selected materials, methods, and technologies for the purpose of preparing teacher candidates to become proactive educators who possess the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to positively impact student learning in varied and multicultural 6-12 school settings. Strategic literacy instruction and literacy across the content areas are emphasized. Offered FA.

    Prerequisite(s): admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program or permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
  

  • EDCI 3116 - Classroom Management

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Proactive techniques for management of the classroom environment including time, space, materials, and behavior in order to motivate middle and high school students to enhance their learning. Offered FA

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program or permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
  

  • EDCI 3125 - Materials and Methods in Elementary Science

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Structures of scientific disciplines for teaching in lower/ upper elementary school: strategies, techniques, basic rationales, and materials. Offered FA, SP.

    Prerequisite(s): admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program or permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
  

  • EDCI 3126 - Methods and Materials in Science and Social Studies

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Structures of the social studies and science disciplines for teaching in the upper/lower elementary school; basic rationales, strategies, techniques, and materials. Offered FA, SP.

    Prerequisite(s): enrollment in the Alternative Certification Program.
  

  • EDCI 3127 - Materials and Methods in Elementary Social Science

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Structures of the social science disciplines for teaching in the upper/lower elementary school: strategies, techniques, basic rationales, and materials. Offered FA, SP.

    Prerequisite(s): admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program or permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
  

  • EDCI 3200 - Materials and Methods in Teaching Elementary Reading

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Instructional materials and methods in reading at the elementary school level. Offered FA, SP.

    Prerequisite(s): admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program or permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
  

  • EDCI 3400 - Content, Methods, and Materials for Elementary (1-5) Mathematics I

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Interaction with theoretical and historical perspectives, standards-based mathematics, research- based pedagogical practices, and effective materials for the purpose of preparing teacher candidates to become proactive educators who positively impact the mathematical knowledge, skills, and dispositions of diverse learners in varied and multicultural elementary school settings. Technology and manipulatives incorporated as vehicles for learning content that focuses on number sense, numeration, estimations, operations, algebraic reasoning, patterns, functions, and relations involving whole-numbers. Emphasis on problem solving, reasoning, communicating mathematically, and making connections within mathematics, across disciplines, and in the real world. Offered FA, SP.

    Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in MATH 1201  and MATH 1202  and admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program; or permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
  

  • EDCI 3500 - Materials and Methods in Teaching Elementary Language Arts

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Instructional materials and methods in teaching language arts skills at the elementary school level. Offered FA, SP.

    Prerequisite(s): admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program or permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
  

  • EDCI 3700 - Characteristics of Exceptional Students - Non Education Majors

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Individual differences of various types of educational students; characteristics, educational programs, and best practices for intervention. Offered FA, SP, SU.
  

  • EDCI 3800 - Meeting Diverse Needs in Today’s Classroom

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Strategies and resources for culturally responsive teaching and differentiated instruction to meet the diverse cultural and learning needs of students in the classroom. Offered FA, SP.

    Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in EDCI 2700  and admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program; or permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
  

  • EDCI 4010 - Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Instructional methods and materials for teaching English as a second language (ESL) in grades 1-12, including oral, aural, and written communication. Offered FA.

    Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 4710  or permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
  

  • EDCI 4041 - Secondary Methods II (Biology)

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 3
    Integration of standards-based planning, research-based pedagogical and management practices, assessment roles, and selected materials, methods, and technologies for the purpose of preparing teacher candidates to become proactive biology/life science teachers who positively impact student learning in varied and multicultural junior high and high school settings. Inquiry-based instruction and science lab safety are emphasized. Field mentors, university content professors, and education faculty collaborate to guide and critique the planning and implementation of candidates’ biology/life science lessons. Offered SP.

    Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in EDCI 3040  and admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program; or permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
  

  • EDCI 4042 - Secondary Methods II (English)

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 3
    Integration of standards-based planning, research-based pedagogical and management practices, assessment roles, and materials, methods, and technologies for the purpose of preparing teacher candidates to become proactive English/ language arts teachers who positively impact student learning in varied and multicultural junior high and high school settings. The use of various works of literature, including adolescent and multicultural literature, and print and non- print materials, are emphasized. Field mentors, university content professors, and education faculty collaborate to guide and critique the planning and implementation of candidates’ English/language arts lessons. Offered SP.

    Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in EDCI 3040  and admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program; or permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
  

  • EDCI 4043 - Secondary Methods II (Mathematics)

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 3
    Integration of standards-based planning, research-based pedagogical and management practices, assessment roles, and materials, methods, and technologies for the purpose of preparing teacher candidates to become proactive mathematics teachers who positively impact student learning in varied and multicultural junior high and high school settings. Mathematical technology, communication, and problem-solving are emphasized. Field mentors, university content professors, and education faculty collaborate to guide and critique the planning and implementation of candidates’ mathematics lessons. Offered SP.

    Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in EDCI 3040  and admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program; or permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
  

  • EDCI 4044 - Secondary Methods II (Social Studies)

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 3
    Integration of standards-based planning, research-based pedagogical and management practices, assessment roles, and materials, methods, and technologies for the purpose of preparing teacher candidates to become proactive social studies teachers who positively impact student learning in varied and multicultural junior high and high school settings. The NCSS thematic standards are emphasized. Field mentors, university content professors, and education faculty collaborate to guide and critique the planning and implementation of candidates’ social studies lessons. Offered SP.

    Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in EDCI 3040  and admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program; or permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
  

  • EDCI 4045 - Secondary Methods II (Chemistry)

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 3
    Integration of standards-based planning, research-based pedagogical and management practices, assessment roles, and selected materials, methods, and technologies for the purpose of preparing teacher candidates to become proactive chemistry science teachers who positively impact student learning in varied and multicultural junior high and high school settings. Inquiry-based instruction and science lab safety are emphasized. Field mentors, university content professors, and education faculty collaborate to guide and critique the planning and implementation of candidates’ chemistry science lessons. Offered, SP.

    Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in EDCI 3040  and admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program; or permission of the Chair of the Department of Education.
  

  • EDCI 4046 - Secondary Methods II (Health & Physical Education)

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 3
    Interaction of research- based instructional strategies, content-specific strategies, best teacher practices, standards- based lessons, response options to a variety of classroom situations, and factors that impact student learning and teacher performance. Field mentors, university content professors, and education faculty collaborate to guide and critique the planning and presenting of candidates’ content specific lessons. Thirty+ hours of content-specific field experiences required. Offered, FA, SP.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
  

  • EDCI 4100 - Assessing and Guiding Classroom Reading Instruction

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 3
    Additional training in reading instruction with emphasis on assessment. Offered FA, SP.

    Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in EDCI 3200  and admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program; or permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
  

  • EDCI 4200 - Reading in the Content Area

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Methods and materials for building content area literacy, with emphasis on the assessment of the readability of text and reading abilities of P-12 students, are explored for the purpose of developing proactive educators with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to positively impact the development of students’ literacy skills within and across content areas. Various diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments are administered to inform instructional decisions and the development and implementation of literacy-based lessons appropriate for diverse learners. The basic components of reading are addressed as well as note-taking, study and test-taking skills, and research strategies. Offered FA, SP.

    Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in EDCI 3200  or EDCI 3040  and admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program; or permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
  

  • EDCI 4300 - Assessing and Guiding Classroom Mathematics Instruction

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 3
    Addresses the purposes, types, and uses of assessment data as it relates to the learning of mathematics in the elementary school. The teacher candidate acquires efficiency in the use of varied assessment techniques in an effort to provide learners of mathematics equal opportunities of revealing their mathematical knowledge, skills, attitudes, and needs. Offered FA, SP.

    Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in EDCI 3400  and admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program; or permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
  

  • EDCI 4400 - Content, Methods, and Materials for Elementary Mathematics II

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 3
    Interaction with theoretical and historical perspectives, standards- based mathematical content, research-based pedagogical practices, and selected materials for the purpose of preparing teacher candidates to become proactive educators who positively impact the mathematical knowledge, skills, and dispositions of diverse learners in varied and multicultural elementary school settings. Content focuses on fractions, decimals, and percents, addressing concepts and operations, relationships, proportional and algebraic reasoning, geometry, measurement, data analysis, probability, patterns, functions, and relations. Field based experiences required. Offered FA, SP.

    Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in EDCI 3400  and admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program; or permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
  

  • EDCI 4810 - Methods for Literacy-Based Instructional Planning and Design

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Methods and materials for building content area literacy in reading, mathematics, science, and social studies with emphasis on assessment, purposes, types, and usage of assessment data as it relates to the content areas. Uses of research-based literacy strategies will drive the development of differentiated lesson planning. Offered SU.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Practitioner Teacher Program (PTP).
    Corequisite(s): EDCI 4800 and PSYC 2060 .
  

  • EDCI 4820 - Meeting Diverse Instructional Needs in Today’s Classrooms

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Strategies and resources for differentiating instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students in the classroom; differentiated lessons and classroom management plan; role of reflection as it impacts the enhancement of learning experiences and student learning. Offered SU.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Practitioner Teacher Program (PTP).
    Corequisite(s): EDCI 4810  and PSYC 2060 .
  

  • EDCI 4840 - Special Topics in Education

    Credits: 1-3
    Lecture Hours: TBA
    Laboratory Hours: TBA
    This course is designed to cover current topics in education, including current research topics, state mandates, and other topics not specifically addressed in other courses. This course includes classroom lecture, viewing of professional development materials, and seminar presentations and discussions. Field experiences may be required. Offered as needed.

    Prerequisite(s): permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
  

  • EDCI 4900 - Residency in Elementary Grades, 1-5

    Credits: 3-9
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 35+
    The residency program designed for an all day, year-long experience in an elementary school setting (grades 1-5) offers college students or “residents” the opportunity to implement effective practices in a classroom setting, while receiving feedback, support, from highly qualified mentors and a university supervisor/coach. The residency provides a blend of theory and practices making the residency model a unique route into teaching, helping students draw meaningful connections between their daily classroom work and the latest in education theory and research. Over the course of an entire school year, residents move from a supportive, co-teaching role in the classroom to an increasingly demanding teaching role. Residents also complete their coursework embedding research-based practices in field assignments and prescribed course requirements to further impact student learning. A variety of coaching, conferencing, and reflective practices will be implemented to provide valuable insight into effective teaching methodology, helping residents develop knowledge, skills, and habits of mind. To meet the residency requirements, students must take this course for six credit hours in the fall semester and three credit hours in the spring totaling nine credit hours over two consecutive semesters. Entrance in FA only, continues through both FA and SP. To meet the needs of alternative certification students, this course may be take once for six credit hours in one semester or twice for three credit hours for two consecutive semesters. Offered FA.

    Prerequisite(s): see “Requirements for Residency.”
  

  • EDCI 4930 - Teacher Practitioner Residency

    Credits: 6
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 35+
    The residency program is designed as an all-day, full-time, year-long school-based experience that offers residents the opportunity to implement effective practices in a classroom setting. Residents plan, direct, and continually assess learning experiences in K-12 educational settings. A variety of coaching, conferencing, and reflective practices will be provided by school-based mentors and university supervisosr/coaches to provide valuable feedback and support. Seminar attendance is required for residents/interns. This course is required for 6 credit hours over two consecutive semesters. Offered, FA, SU.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Practitioner Teacher Program (PTP).
    Corequisite(s): For Internship I: EDCI 4930 and EDCI 4840 ; for Internship II: EDCI 4930 and EDCI 4200  (Internship II).
  

  • EDCI 4940 - Residency in Health and Physical Education Grades K-12

    Credits: 6-9
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 35
    Residency is an all-day, full-time, school-based experience which is supervised by a certified supervising/mentor teacher and a university supervisor. Residents plan, direct, and continually assess learning experiences in K-12 health and physical education settings. For residents in the kinesiology degree program, at least 180 hours of teaching are required with 90 hours in K-5 school settings and 90 hours in 6-12 school settings. For residents in the alternative certification K-12 program who are the “teacher of record”, at least 180 hours of teaching are required in the area of certification in which the resident is seeking. Additional hours of observation and participation are required. Seminars are required for residents. This course is taken for nine credit hours over two consecutive semesters.  Pass-No credit. Offered FA, SP

    Prerequisite(s): See “Requirements for Residency.”
  

  • EDCI 4945 - Residency in Secondary Grades, 6-12

    Credits: 3-9
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 35+
    Residency is an all-day, full-time, school-based experience which is supervised by a certified supervising/mentor teacher and a university supervisor. Residents plan, direct, and continually assess learning experiences of students in 6-12 school settings. At least 180 hours of teaching are required. Additional hours of observation and participation are required. Seminars are required for residents. Students in an undergraduate program with a minor in education will receive nine credit hours for this course over two consecutive semesters. To meet the needs of alternative certification students, this course is taken for six credit hours over two consecutive semesters. Pass-No credit. Offered FA, SP.

    Prerequisite(s): see “Requirements for Student Teaching.”

English
  

  • ENGL 0092 - Developmental English

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Introduction to the basics of paragraph and essay writing with substantial emphasis on sentence composition and correct usage and some attention to reading analytically. A grade of “C” or higher is required to advance to ENGL 1001 . Students cannot use this course to meet degree requirements. Offered FA, SP, SU.

    Prerequisite(s): ACT score as specified in the placement section of the catalog.
  

  • ENGL 1000 - English Composition I Supplement

    Credits: 1-3
    Lecture Hours: 1-3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    A supplement to English Composition I Not for baccalaureate or associate degree credit. Offered FA, SP.

    Prerequisite(s): English ACT score of 15-17 or equivalent.
  

  • ENGL 1001 - English Composition I

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Common Course Code [CENL 1013]
    ENGL 1001 offers an introduction to composition and analysis of the essay and its rhetorical strategies. A grade of “C” or higher is required to advance to ENGL 1002 . Offered FA, SP, SU.

    Prerequisite(s): ACT score as specified in the placement section of the catalog or a grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 0092 .
    Fulfills General Education Requirements.
  

  • ENGL 1002 - English Composition II

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Common Course Code [CENL 1023]
    The study and practice of rhetorical strategies, critical reading and thinking, culminating in the research paper. A grade of “C” or higher is required to advance to all sophomore English courses. Offered FA, SP, SU.

    Prerequisite(s): ACT score as specified in the placement section of the catalog or a grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 1001 .
    Fulfills General Education Requirements.
  

  • ENGL 1100 - English Composition I Supplement

    Credits: 1-3
    Lecture Hours: 1-3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    A supplement to English Composition I. Not for baccalaureate or associate degree credit. Offered FA, SP.

    Prerequisite(s): English ACT score of 15-17 or equivalent.
  

  • ENGL 1999 - Topics in English

    Credits: 1-4
    Lecture Hours: 0-3
    Laboratory Hours: 0-3
    Study of specific topics in English. Topics offered will be determined by the needs of students and the availability of faculty. Offered as needed.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair.
  

  • ENGL 2002 - Professional Writing

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Common Course Code [CENL 2513]
    Training in the communication skills required of practicing professionals in business and technical fields with an emphasis on composing written documents. Topics include professional writing style, workplace collaboration, audience analysis, usability testing, and visual design. Assignments may include the creation of résumés, instructions, brochures, grant proposals, and presentations. Offered FA.

    Fulfills General Education Requirements.
  

  • ENGL 2005 - Introduction to Creative Writing

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Common Course Code [CENL 2523]
    Introduction to forms of creative writing: practice in writing poetry, short fiction, and drama. Offered SU.
  

  • ENGL 2010 - English Grammar

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    A survey of the structure of English grammar and an exploration of the complexities of usage; of particular interest to English and Education majors. Offered FA.
  

  • ENGL 2025 - Introduction to Fiction

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Common Course Code [CENL 2303]
    Introduction to the short story and the novel. Offered FA, SP, SU.

    Fulfills General Education Requirements.
  

  • ENGL 2027 - Poetry

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Common Course Code [ CENL 2313]
    A study of poetic forms, meter, scansion, and the use of language open to poets and to those who write about poetry. Offered FA.

    Fulfills General Education Requirements.
  

  • ENGL 2030 - Literature Study Tour (Travel Course)

    Credits: 3
    Travel to selected sites of literary interest; pre- tour lectures, discussions, assigned readings and essays. Offered as needed.
  

  • ENGL 2031 - The Novel

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Common Course Code [CENL 2303]
    A study of the novel as a unique literary form and an exploration of its historical and cultural development and its major critics. Offered SP.

    Fulfills General Education Requirements.
  

  • ENGL 2084 - Myths, Legends, and Folklore

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Common Course Code [CENL 2503]
    A study of myths, legends, and folklore and their varied relationships to Western literature. Offered SP.

    Fulfills General Education Requirements.
  

  • ENGL 2148 - Shakespeare

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    A study of a selection of Shakespeare’s plays and poems. Offered SP.

    Fulfills General Education Requirements.
  

  • ENGL 3002 - Technical Writing

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Training in the advanced writing and research skills required of practicing professionals in technical fields, including technical writing style, professional culture, technical definition and description, document analysis, primary and secondary research, Internet research, and document and graphic design. Offered FA, SP.
  

  • ENGL 3006 - Jongleur

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 6
    A study of and practical experience in gathering, editing, and laying out manuscripts and various kinds of art work (e.g., paintings, sketches, etc.). May be repeated for a maximum of six hours of credit. Offered SP

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor
  

  • ENGL 3008 - Creative Writing: for Theatre/Stage

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Practice in writing drama for the stage; the study of dramatic theory; the development of the script; and the analysis of original scenes and plays. Offered FA

    Prerequisite(s): 2000-level literature course or ENGL 2005  
 

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