Jun 16, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Curriculum and Instruction Elementary Education

  
  • CIE 301 - Mathematics: Primary and Middle Grades

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 210 , MAT 310 . Corequisite(s):  CIR 412 . A course which utilizes modern strategies of psychology and methodology in elementary school mathematics on exploratory, structural and mastery levels of learning. Note: Enrollment in the following courses is restricted to students admitted to the Teacher Education program (those who have a Gold Card) or by special permission of the department chair.
  
  • CIE 302 - Classroom Management

    3 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): CIR 412 , CIE 301 . Examines contemporary classroom management models and behavior guidance theories. Note: Enrollment in the following courses is restricted to students admitted to the Teacher Education program (those who have a Gold Card) or by special permission of the department chair.
  
  • CIE 304 - Elementary Education Practicum I

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Gold Card required. This practicum will provide onsite structured experience exploring application of professional practice standards and evidenced-based practices related to academic and behavioral support for students in the elementary school setting.
  
  • CIE 305 - Social Studies: Primary and Middle Grades

    3 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): CIE 343 , CIR 309 , CIR 407 . Emphasis is on the social science interdisciplinary approach for content and methodology, problem-solving, unit teaching and thinking. Note: Enrollment in the following courses is restricted to students admitted to the Teacher Education program (those who have a Gold Card) or by special permission of the department chair.
  
  • CIE 318 - Literature for the Middle School

    3 hrs.
    A study of literature appropriate for use in grades four through eight, stressing effective use of literature in the middle school program. Note: Enrollment in the following courses is restricted to students admitted to the Teacher Education program (those who have a Gold Card) or by special permission of the department chair.
  
  • CIE 343 - Curriculum: Primary and Middle Grades

    3 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): CIR 309 , CIR 407 , CIE 305 . A course that explores various aspects of curriculum development including knowledge of learners, national and state goals and standards, and course, unit and lesson planning. Note: Enrollment in the following courses is restricted to students admitted to the Teacher Education program (those who have a Gold Card) or by special permission of the department chair.
  
  • CIE 380 - Elementary Education Practicum II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Gold Card required. This practicum will provide onsite structured experience exploring application of professional practice standards and evidenced-based practices related to academic and behavioral support for students in the elementary school setting.
  
  • CIE 382 - Elementary Education Practicum III

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Gold Card required. This practicum will provide onsite structured experience exploring application of professional practice standards and evidenced-based practices related to academic and behavioral support for students in the elementary school setting.
  
  • CIE 480 - Student Teaching I: Lower Grades

    6 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): All courses required for major. Note: Enrollment in the following courses is restricted to students admitted to the Teacher Education program (those who have a Gold Card) or by special permission of the department chair.
  
  • CIE 482 - Student Teaching I. Upper Grades

    6 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): All courses required for major. Note: Enrollment in the following courses is restricted to students admitted to the Teacher Education program (those who have a Gold Card) or by special permission of the department chair.
  
  • CIE 492 - Special Problems

    1-9 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department chair. Provides the opportunity to pursue a special topic or area of interest. Senior Honors Project (Students undertaking a Seniors Honor project will enroll in CIE 492H.) Note: Enrollment in the following courses is restricted to students admitted to the Teacher Education program (those who have a Gold Card) or by special permission of the department chair.
  
  • CIE 495 - British Studies in Early Childhood Education

    3-6 hrs.
    Compares and contrasts the philosophies and current trends of American and British early childhood education. Note: Enrollment in the following courses is restricted to students admitted to the Teacher Education program (those who have a Gold Card) or by special permission of the department chair.
  
  • CIE 499 - British Studies in Education

    3-6 hrs

Curriculum and Instruction Primary

  
  • CIP 340 - Foundational Studies in Early Childhood Education

    3 hrs.
    Introduction to K-6 education. Note: Enrollment in the following courses is restricted to students admitted to the Teacher Education program (those who have a Gold Card) or by special permission of the department chair.

Curriculum and Instruction Reading

  
  • CIR 306 - Introduction to Literacy: An Integrated Language Arts Approach

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Gold Card. An overview of literacy that integrates thinking, reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and visually representing, with an emphasis on the writing process.
  
  • CIR 308 - Early Literacy Instruction I K-6

    3 hrs.
    Concepts, materials and teaching strategies for oral language development and systematic early reading and writing instruction, specific to concepts about print, phonemic awareness and phonics.
  
  • CIR 309 - Early Literacy Instruction I K-6

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CIR 306 , Gold Card. Corequisite(s): CIR 407 CIE 343 . Concepts, materials and teaching strategies for oral language development and systematic early reading and writing instruction, specific to concepts about print, phonemic awareness and phonics.
  
  • CIR 407 - Early Literacy Instruction II K-6

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Gold Card. Corequisite(s): CIR 309 CIE 343 . Concepts, materials and teaching strategies for oral language development and systematic early reading and writing instruction, specific to vocabulary, fluency and comprehension.
  
  • CIR 408 - Early Literacy Instruction II K-6

    3 hrs.
    Concepts, materials and teaching strategies for oral language development and systematic early reading and writing instruction, specific to vocabulary, fluency and comprehension.
  
  • CIR 411 - Lit. III: Research and Pedagogy in Content Area Literacy

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Gold Card, CIR 308 /CIR 309 ,CIR 407 /CIR 408 . Prepares elementary and secondary teacher candidates to integrate literacy research and strategies in content area pedagogy.
  
  • CIR 412 - Literacy IV: Assessment and Instruction

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Gold Card, CIR 308 /CIR 309 CIR 407 /CIR 408 . Prepares teacher candidates to administer, analyze and evaluate formal and informal literacy assessments to plan effective instructional practices and appropriate interventions.

Curriculum and Instruction Secondary

  
  • CIS 302 - Classroom Management for Secondary Environments

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Gold Card required. Examines contemporary classroom management models and behavior guidance theories for application to secondary (7-12) learning environments.
  
  • CIS 303 - Classroom Management for K-12 Environments

    3 hrs.
    SPE 400   Examines contemporary classroom management models and behavior guidance theories for application to K-12 learning environments.
  
  • CIS 313 - Principles of Teaching High School

    3 hrs.
    SPE 400 . This general methods course emphasizes the principles of curriculum construction as they apply to various high school subjects.
  
  • CIS 499 - Studies in British Education

    3-6 hrs.

Curriculum, Instruction and Special Education

  
  • CISE 365 - Computer Applications in Education

    3 hrs.
    Skill development in the use of computer technology appropriate to teaching, learning and managing education.
  
  • CISE 403 - Educational Evaluation of Exceptional Children

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): SPE 380  or CIE 380 . Current and research-validated issues relating to the assessment process, technical aspects of assessments, test interpretation and relevance to instructional programming.

Dance

  
  • DAN 101 - Beginning Modern Dance

    2 hrs.
    Discussion and practice of movement patterns, improvisation and studies in modern dance for the non-major; may be repeated twice for a total of six hours.
  
  • DAN 102 - Beginning Ballet

    2 hrs.
    Discussion and practice of movements in ballet for the non-major; may be repeated twice for a total of six hours.
  
  • DAN 103 - Beginning Tap

    2 hrs.
    Developing an understanding and practice of movement skills basic to tap dance of America. May be repeated twice for a total of six hours; for non-majors.
  
  • DAN 104 - Jazz Dance I

    2 hrs.
    The study and application of the basic skills of jazz dance. May be repeated twice for a total of six hours; for non-majors.
  
  • DAN 130 - Dance Appreciation

    3 hrs.
    A survey of dance as a worldwide phenomenon of human behavior and its function in human society, past and present.
  
  • DAN 131 - Dance in Culture

    3 hrs.
    An in-depth survey of dance as a worldwide phenomenon of human behavior functioning as an integral factor in developing cultures and societies; open to non-majors with consent of instructor.
  
  • DAN 135 - Introduction to Dance Studies

    1 hr.
     Intro to fields of study in dance, including: dance as culture, dance history, dance as performing art, dance education, dance criticism, and other topics of dance theory.
  
  • DAN 201 - Modern Dance Technique II

    3 hrs.
    May be repeated for a total of 12 hours. An introduction of modern dance techniques. A continuation of DAN 101 ; open to non-majors with consent of instructor.
  
  • DAN 202 - Ballet Technique I

    3 hrs.
    Discussion and practice of ballet skills for the dance major; may be repeated for a total of 12 hours.
  
  • DAN 203 - Tap Dance

    2 hrs.
    Study of the various styles of tap including rhythm, jazz, and ballet forms. May be repeated twice for a total of six hours. Open to non-majors with the consent of the instructor.
  
  • DAN 209 - Dance Styles Elective

    2 hrs.
    The study and application of dance techniques in various dance styles other than modern, ballet, jazz or tap.
  
  • DAN 210 - Dance Improvisation

    3 hrs.
    An exploration of the elements of dance through the spontaneous act of creating and performing movement; open to non-majors with consent of instructor.
  
  • DAN 212 - Elements of Dance Composition

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): DAN 210 . Exploration of the elements of dance applied to dance choreography; open to non-majors with consent of instructor.
  
  • DAN 220 - Freshman Repertory

    1 hr.
    For entering dance majors. A structured rehearsal process culminating in public performance.
  
  • DAN 224 - The Dance Audition Process

    2 hrs.
    Study and practice in improving dance audition skills. Includes information on physical skills, learning styles, networking, and compiling support materials.
  
  • DAN 230 - Dance Administration Elective

    2 hrs.
    The study of dance administration.
  
  • DAN 240 - Music Analysis for Dance

    3 hrs.
    A basic analysis of music as it applies to dance technique class, dance performance, choreography and dance teaching. Open to non-majors with the consent of the instructor.
  
  • DAN 301 - Modern Dance Technique III

    3 hrs.
    May be repeated for a total of 12 hours. The study and development of modern dance techniques and applied theories. A continuation of DAN 201 ; open to non-majors with consent of instructor.
  
  • DAN 302 - Ballet Technique II

    3 hrs.
    Continuation and further enrichment of the technique of ballet at the intermediate level for the dance major; open to non-majors with consent of instructor.
  
  • DAN 305 - Laban Movement Analysis

    3 hrs.
    A study of Laban movement analysis with application to dance performance, choreography, teaching and theory; open to dance majors and minors.
  
  • DAN 306 - Bartenieff Movement Fundamentals

    3 hrs.
    A study of Bartenieff movement fundamentals with application to dance performance, choreography, teaching and theory; open to dance majors and minors; repeatable for credit up to six hours.
  
  • DAN 309 - Ballet Elective

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): DAN 202  and DAN 302  or DAN 402 . Studio sessions in special aspects of ballet (partnering, pointe work, classic repertory).
  
  • DAN 310 - Dance Composition, Theory and Application

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): DAN 210 , DAN 212 . Methods and approaches used in making dances.
  
  • DAN 312 - Junior Choreographic Project

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): DAN 210 , DAN 212 , DAN 310  and junior standing. Choreographic approaches for development toward the Senior Choreographic Research Project.
  
  • DAN 319 - Dance Technology Elective

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): DAN 212  and DAN 310 , or by department approval. The study and practice of technologies used in dance arts.
  
  • DAN 320 - Dance Production

    1 hr.
    Developing an awareness and application of production skills; may be repeated up to eight times; open to non-majors with consent of instructor.
  
  • DAN 324 - Repertory Dance Company II

    1 hr.
    The study and practice of choreographic works, for concert and k-12 audiences.
  
  • DAN 328 - Dance Performance Project

    1 hr.
    The study and practice of faculty and guest artist choreographic works for performance. May be repeated for a total of eight hours.
  
  • DAN 331 - Dance History/Criticism Elective

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101  & ENG 102 , or departmental consent. An examination of dance/dance history through writings of dance critics. Students develop dance writing voice & skills.
  
  • DAN 340 - Music Analysis and Choreographic Application

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): DAN 240  or consent of instructor. The study and practice of the principles of music and how those principles relate to movement and choreography.
  
  • DAN 351 - Labanotation I

    3 hrs.
    Introduction to elementary Labanotation, a system of recording movement; open to non-majors with consent of instructor.
  
  • DAN 365 - Integrating Dance in the K-12 Classroom

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Gold Card, or 1 yr prof K-12 educational experience. Methods, materials & preparation/use of instruction & assessment tools to provide integrated dance experiences for K-12 students.
  
  • DAN 380 - Experiential Anatomy for Dancers

    3 hrs.
    This course explores the human body’s structure and function, focusing on areas of particular importance for dancers. No prerequisites.
  
  • DAN 381 - Dance Injury Rehabilitation for Modern Technique

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): By department consent. For rehabilitating from an injury. Replaces modern technique class with student participation/engagement in monitored physical rehab practices.
  
  • DAN 382 - Dance Injury Rehabilitation for Ballet Technique

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): By departmental consent. For rehabilitating from an injury. Replaces ballet technique class with student participation/engagement in monitored physical rehab practices.
  
  • DAN 384 - Introduction to Somatics for Dance

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): DAN 380  or departmental consent. An introduction to somatic movement practices and their application to dance.
  
  • DAN 386 - Dance Conditioning

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): DAN 380 . A studio-based course teaching and practicing principles of dance conditioning. Repeatable up to 4 hours.
  
  • DAN 401 - Modern Dance Technique IV

    3 hrs.
    May be repeated for a total of 12 hours. Advanced modern dance technique and applied analysis of movement; a continuation of DAN 301 ; open to non-majors with consent of instructor.
  
  • DAN 402 - Ballet Technique III

    3 hrs.
    Continuation and further enrichment of the technique of ballet for the dance major; may be repeated for a total of 12 hours; a continuation of DAN 302 ; open to non-majors with consent of instructor.
  
  • DAN 409 - Practicum in Dance

    1-3 hrs.
    May be taken for a total of nine hours. Practices and projects in ballroom dance, dance theory, performance or choreography for the undergraduate student; open to nonmajors with consent of instructor.
  
  • DAN 410 - Senior Project for Dance

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): DAN 210 , DAN 212 , DAN 310 , DAN 312 . A choreographic or performance project undertaken in the senior year.
  
  • DAN 411 - Thesis Writing in Dance

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): DAN 210 , DAN 212 , DAN 310 , DAN 312 , DAN 410 . A written follow-up to a choreographic project of an original work. writing-intensive
  
  • DAN 420 - Repertory Dance Company

    1 hr.
    May be repeated for a total of eight hours. The study and practice of faculty and student choreographic works for performance; by audition only.
  
  • DAN 431 - 20th Century Dance Forms

    3 hrs.
    The history of the development of 20th century dance forms and the artistic and societal frameworks in which they evolved; open to non-majors with consent of instructor.
  
  • DAN 451 - Labanotation II

    3 hrs.
    Continuation of DAN 351 .
  
  • DAN 471 - Dance Internship

    1-6 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): DAN 212  and DAN 310  for BFA in Dance (Performance/Choreography) students; DED 261  for BFA in Dance (Dance Licensure) students; or permission of department. Requires application to the department. An individualized internship in the professional dance world.
  
  • DAN 482 - Precision Dance

    1 hr.
  
  • DAN 491 - Senior Capstone Experience in Dance

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. Examination and clarification of goals. Dance resources, survey of contemporary dance studies, dance writing. writing-intensive
  
  • DAN 492 - Special Problems

    1-3 hrs.
    May be taken for a total of nine hours. Open to non-majors with consent of instructor; a directed individual study planned and approved by a faculty adviser. Senior Honors Project (Students undertaking a Senior Honors special problems project will enroll in DAN 492H.)
  
  • DAN 499 - British Studies

    3-6 hrs.
    Studies in dance and movement sciences abroad (five weeks).

Dance Education

  
  • DED 261 - Introduction to Dance Education

    1 hr.
    Intro to dance education, focusing on knowledge, skills & dispositions, needed for dance educators. Includes K-12 teaching exposure.
  
  • DED 361 - Practicum in Dance Education

    2 hrs.
    A course focused in defining a personal approach to teaching elementary classroom fieldwork and extensive research.
  
  • DED 365 - Methods of Teaching Dance II

    3 hrs.
    Advanced methods and practical experiences in planning, instructing, assessing, and establishing dance education programs in K-12 schools.
  
  • DED 460 - Student Teaching in Elementary Dance

    6 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in a student teaching course requires the student to be in the TEA1 student group in addition to having filed for graduation with their Dean’s Office. Student practice teaching in elementary dance education.
  
  • DED 461 - Student Teaching in Secondary Dance

    6 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in a student teaching course requires the student to be in the TEA1 student group in addition to having filed for graduation with their Dean’s Office.  Student practice teaching in secondary dance education.
  
  • DED 491 - Senior Capstone Experience

    3 hrs.
    Prepares educators for work in the field, teaching philosophy, current discourse; open to graduating senior dance education majors. writing-intensive

Department of Public Health

  
  • DPH 101 - Personal Wellness

    3 hrs.
    An examination of the relationships of various lifestyle components to various levels of wellness. (CC 1213)
  
  • DPH 305 - Introduction to Public Health

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): DPH majors or minors only with 2.5 GPA. Introduction to public health concepts and practice.
  
  • DPH 321 - Community Health

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): DPH majors or minors only with 2.5 GPA. Introduction to community health practices, professional standards, policy and functioning of health agencies.
  
  • DPH 341 - Safety

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): DPH majors or minors only with 2.5 GPA. Accident problems, safety programs and methods of prevention.
  
  • DPH 347 - Foundations of Health Care Marketing

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): DPH majors or minors only with 2.5 GPA. This course provides students with an understanding of the key principles underlying health care marketing and how these principles are applied in the health services industry.
  
  • DPH 375 - Health Education Foundations

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): DPH majors or minors only with 2.5 GPA. Theoretical and ethical foundations in health education/promotion.
  
  • DPH 408 - Health Education Methods

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): DPH major or minor only with 2.5 GPA. A survey of teaching methods that are appropriate for health education program delivery.
  
  • DPH 409 - Community Health Education Planning

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): DPH major; senior standing with 2.5 GPA; C or better in university WI and SI requirement; C or better in DPH 375  and DPH 408 . Diagnostic phases preceding program development, skills in planning, organization and implementation of health education programs in the community.
  
  • DPH 410 - School Health Education Planning

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): DPH majors or minors only with 2.5 GPA. Diagnostic phases preceding program development, skills in planning, organization and implementation of school health education programs.
  
  • DPH 412 - Measurement and Evaluation in Health Education

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): DPH majors or minors only with 2.5 GPA. A survey of evaluation instruments for appraising and interpreting health data.
  
  • DPH 414 - Consumer Health

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): 2.5 GPA. A survey of consumer problems related to health misconceptions, choosing health services, medical quackery and advertising of health products.
  
  • DPH 420 - Communicable and Chronic Disease in Man

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): DPH majors or minors only with 2.5 GPA. Problems, control and prevention of communicable and chronic disease in modern society.
  
  • DPH 421 - Sanitation

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): DPH majors or minors only with 2.5 GPA. Sanitation in the home and school, in food production, water supply, waste and excreta disposal.
  
  • DPH 422 - Drugs and the Whole Person

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): 2.5 GPA. Psychosocial, medical, legal and health aspects of drugs and their abuse.
  
  • DPH 425 - Health Administration

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): DPH majors or minors only with 2.5 GPA. An introduction to health program administration including organization, financing, delivery systems and manpower development.
  
  • DPH 427 - Health Policy

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): DPH majors or minors only with 2.5 GPA. The role of the health professional in the development of public health policy, influencing social policy and planning for social change.
  
  • DPH 428 - Introduction to Health Systems

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): DPH majors or minors only with 2.5 GPA. This course is an overview to the American health care delivery system, its component organizations and management.
 

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