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CMST 2151 - Media Writing
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory Hours: 4
Practice in locating sources of news, interviewing, and note taking; evaluating and organizing facts; writing basic kinds of news stories; using wire service style. Offered FA.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 1001 .
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CMST 2153 - Broadcast Newswriting
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An exploration of writing techniques for radio, television, video news releases, and other broadcast media. Offered SP.
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CMST 2200 - Forensics Practicum
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 1
Preparation and presentation of speeches and/or interpretive materials for intercollegiate competition. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours of credit. Offered FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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CMST 2901 - Internship
Credits: 1-3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: TBA
Supervised work in local businesses, private agencies, or on-campus offices concerned with communication studies, mass communication, public relations, or other related journalistic projects. Interns must also attend discussions with Faculty Coordinator and read assigned material. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours of credit. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of Faculty Coordinator.
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CMST 3000 - Principles of Public Relations
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An exploration of the role of public relations in society which will provide insight into the influence of various publics on and the application of public relations principles to campaigns and organizations. Offered SP.
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CMST 3013 - History of American Film
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of the development of cinema in the United States. Offered SP.
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CMST 3040 - Performance Composition
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Study of rhetorical and aesthetic elements of solo and group performance, including performances of literature, cultural performances, and experimental performance. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 2040 or permission of instructor.
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CMST 3060 - Advanced Public Speaking
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
This course is designed to refine the student’s public speaking skills. Advanced preparation in audience analysis, style, and vocal and physical delivery will be addressed. Offered FA.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 2060 or permission of instructor.
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CMST 3080 - Mass Media Law
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of the legal rights of and the legal restraints on the mass media. Emphasis will be on first amendment considerations and historical precedents of current media law. Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 1061
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CMST 3100 - Small Group Communication and Problem Solving
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Communication skills theory applied to small groups and teams. An emphasis on group dynamics, groups as systems, leadership, and individual roles in group interaction and problem solving. Offered as needed.
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CMST 3115 - Communication and Gender
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An examination of biological and cultural perspectives on communication between the sexes. Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 2010 or permission of instructor.
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CMST 3116 - Family Communication
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An exploration of the family as a communication system. Communication theory and current research will provide valuable insight into the study of key components of family communication. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 2010 or permission of instructor.
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CMST 3118 - Intercultural Communication
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An exploration of the nature of communication within and between cultures, this course serves as an introduction to foundational and contemporary concepts, practices, and processes of intercultural communication, methods of critical intercultural analysis, and the scholarly field of intercultural communication. Offered SU.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 1061 .
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CMST 3200 - Environmental Communication
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An exploration of the nature of communication about environmental issues, this course serves as an introduction to foundational and contemporary concepts, practices, and processes of environmental communication, methods of rhetorical analysis, and the scholarly field of environmental communication. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 1061 or CMST 2000 .
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CMST 3250 - Media Ecology
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of the history and impact on culture of new communication technology and of how newly introduced media reshape the media landscape. Offered as needed.
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CMST 3300 - Rhetorical Criticism
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Exploration of the history of rhetoric, theories explaining rhetorical effectiveness, and methods of criticism. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 1061 , CMST 2010 , CMST 2060 , or CMST 2063 ; or permission of the instructor.
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CMST 3500 - Introduction to Communication Research Methods
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of research methods in the field of communication. Offered as needed.
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CMST 3900 - Selected Topics in Communication
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Exploration of topics in communication, designed and offered as needed to cover a variety topics, including theories, methods, best practices, speakers, and/ or thinkers in rhetorical criticism and/or public speaking. Further details from instructor by request. May be taken for a maximum of six hours of credit when topics vary. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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CMST 3901 - Internship II
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 3000-level coursework in Communication Studies. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours of credit. A maximum of nine hours of Internship courses may be used to meet the requirements of a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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CMST 3910 - Independent Study
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Study of a topic in communication not represented in regular course offerings. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours of credit when topics change. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor
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CMST 4001 - Public Relations Writing
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 2
Developing and writing news releases, speeches, audio-visual scripts, feature stories, and other strategic communications. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 2151 or permission of instructor.
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CMST 4004 - Contemporary U.S. Cinema
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An exploration of American film-making since 1970. Offered FA.
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CMST 4005 - American Film Comedy
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An exploration of film comedy, through close analysis of movies, scholarly research, and careful discussion. Offered FA.
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CMST 4006 - Public Relations Campaigns
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 2
Developing and implementing public relations communication campaigns; hands-on experience in designing and producing print and audio-visual materials for campaigns; emphasis on use of planning and evaluation techniques. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 3000 or permission of instructor.
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CMST 4090 - Media Ethics and Social Responsibility
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An examination of the role of the media in society as an ethically responsible institution. Students will discuss ethical issues and policies, as well as ethical considerations in gathering, processing, and disseminating information. Offered FA.
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CMST 4095 - American Media History
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An exploration of the development of the media. Areas of consideration will be journalism, advertising, press agentry, and public relations. Offered FA.
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CMST 4104 - Communication in Organizations
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Speech Communication theory and practice in organizations; research used to identify and solve communication problems; analyses of organizational communication. Offered SP.
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CMST 4112 - Health Communication
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Exploration of theory, method and practice of health communication in various contexts including patient-provider interaction, communication in health care organizations, impact of mediated communication, and public health. Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 1061 or permission of instructor.
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CMST 4114 - Contemporary Theories of Communication
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Current methods and theories of human communication; research literature; behavioral antecedents and consequences of messages and their variations; how messages interact with communication to produce behavioral outcomes. Offered FA.
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CMST 4119 - Nonverbal Communication
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Nonverbal message systems such as kinesics and proxemics; distinction between verbal and nonverbal communication. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 1061
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CMST 4120 - Computer-Mediated Communication
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of the dynamics of interpersonal, small group, and public forums when mediated through technology. Offered FA.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 1061
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CMST 4150 - Communication Training and Development
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Focus on applied communication in organizations. Students will learn how to assess organizational issues and will create and practice adult learning activities on a wide range of communication topics. Offered as needed.
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CMST 4160 - Persuasive Communication
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Exploration of persuasion, compliance gaining, and social influence in communication. Using social scientific and rhetorical methods, students will explore persuasive messaging from the perspectives of message producers and message consumers. Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 1061 , CMST 2010 , CMST 2060 , CMST 2063 , or permission of the instructor.
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CMST 4900 - Advanced Communication Research
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Students will design, execute, and present a communication study project. Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): CMST 3500 and MATH 2011 ; or permission of instructor.
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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. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours of credit. A maximum of nine hours of internship courses may be used to meet the requirements of a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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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. May be taken for a maximum of six hours of credit when topics vary. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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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.
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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.
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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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. May be repeated once for a maximum of six hours of credit. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): DSEM 2010 and DSEM 3200 and permission of Faculty Coordinator.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours of credit. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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ECED 3602 - Early Childhood Education Essentials
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
This course will focus on the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and philosophies of the fundamental principles of child development and learning for children ages birth to eight years of age. Candidates interested in working with young children will be introduced to effective methods for supporting the learning and development of young learners as well as approaches for engaging families in their children’s learning and development. Offered FA, SU
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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.
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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. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours of credit when topics change. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
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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
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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