| FIRST YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| ENG-120 | Composition I *ENG-120 Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words.
Composition I Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| HIS-155 | History of the U.S. I ORHIS-155 A survey of early American history viewed with an emphasis on the political, social, economic, and ideological foundations of the Republic. Major topics include colonialism, revolution, federalism, nationalism, sectionalism, expansion, slavery, religion, Civil War.
History of the U.S. I Course Outline | ||
| HIS-156 | History of the U.S. II HIS-156 Views U.S. History since the end of Reconstruction with emphasis on how the domestic and international conflicts helped shape our modern society.
History of the U.S. II Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| PHY-110 | Concepts of Physics ORPHY-110 Phenomena-oriented course, emphasizing a general understanding of the rules of physics and its connections with culture and society.
Concepts of Physics Course Outline | ||
| CHM-111 | Concepts of Chemistry CHM-111 An introduction to the concepts of chemistry where information is presented to students with little background or no prior interest in chemistry and those students who are not interested in abstract or mathematical theories.
Concepts of Chemistry Course Outline | 4.0 | |
| MAT-118 | Math for Elem Teachers I *MAT-118 A course designed for Elementary Education majors. Topics include number theory, development of numeration systems, sets, functions, mathematical reasoning and problem solving. Counts as general education requirement for elementary education majors when taken in sequence with MAT-218. Calculator usage defined.
Math for Elem Teachers I Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| EDU-100 | Introduction to Education ^^^EDU-100 An overview of the American education system. Social, historical and philosophical foundations give perspective to an examination of current issues, policies and trends in the field of education, including cultural diversity. A 30 hours practical lab is required for this course.
Introduction to Education Course Outline | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
16.0 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| ENG-121 | Composition II *ENG-121 Students will learn how to find, use, assess and document research sources, producing an extended writing project based primarily on library research.
Composition II Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| PSY-271 | Intr/Psychology PSY-271 Focuses on psychology as a science, presenting concepts, research methods and research in a variety of subfields, including neuroscience, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and memory, cognition, motivation and emotion, development, personality, disorders and therapy and social psychology.
Intr/Psychology Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| BIO-100 | Bio Science I BIO-100 This course provides an introduction to the fundamental processes and structures common to all living things along with their applications to society.
Bio Science I Course Outline | 4.0 | |
| MAT-218 | Math for Elem Teachers II *MAT-218 The study of the concepts and theory of measurement and geometry via the problem-solving approach, using both calculators and microcomputers throughout. Designed for Elementary Education majors. Counts as general education requirement for elementary education majors when taken in sequence with MAT-118.
Math for Elem Teachers II Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| EDU-103 | Teaching/Learning W/Technology EDU-103 This course features practical ways to use various types of technology for the K-12 classroom teacher. This is a basic course in microcomputers, their operation and their utilization in K-12 classrooms. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Teaching/Learning W/Technology Course Outline | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
16.0 | ||
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| SPE-111 | Intro to Speech Communication SPE-111 Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences.
Intro to Speech Communication Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| --- --- | Area of Concentration --- ---
Area of Concentration | 2.0 | |
| POS-160 | American National Government POS-160 The fundamental principles of the American Government are summarized. Such topics as federalism, civil liberties, citizenship, parties and elections, the Presidency, Congress, Judiciary and national policies and politics are discussed within the framework of the American Constitutional system.
American National Government Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| PSY-274 | Child Development PSY-274 Study of theories and research methods used to study development from conception to adolescence. Topics include physical, sensory, perceptual, cognitive, language, emotional, social and gender development as well as family, peer, and institutional influences on development.
Child Development Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| --- --- | Social/Behavioral Science (IAI S) OR--- ---
Social/Behavioral Science (IAI S) | ||
| --- --- | Physical and Life Sciences (IAI P or IAI L) --- ---
Physical and Life Sciences (IAI P or IAI L) | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
14.0 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| HIS-153 | History/Culture of Third World HIS-153 The course will introduce the student to history and culture in the third world from ancient civilizations to the modern era. This course will focus upon broad themes in history and culture and will examine those themes in each major historical era.
History/Culture of Third World Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| EDU-210 | Diversity/Schools & Societies EDU-210 This course is a study of how schooling is shaped by and ought to respond to the social contexts in which it occurs, particularly in multicultural and global contexts.
Diversity/Schools & Societies Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| --- --- | Area of Concentration --- ---
Area of Concentration | 3.0 | |
| --- --- | Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI F) --- ---
Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI F) | 3.0 | |
| --- --- | Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI H) *--- ---
Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI H) | 3.0 | |
| ART-250 | Understanding Art ORART-250 A survey of the visual arts from Ancient to contemporary times, an understanding the major cultural and historical relationships to the art forms.
Understanding Art Course Outline | ||
| MUS-229 | Understanding Music MUS-229 A survey of the musical forms and styles associated with classical music, focusing on representative musical masterworks and their composers. This music is presented in both a historical and a cultural framework.
Understanding Music Course Outline | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
18.0 | ||
Total Program Hours | 64.0 | ||