| FIRST YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| ENG-119 | Composition I Pathway * ORENG-119 Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts and writing, revising and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion.
Composition I Pathway Course Outline | ||
| 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 | |
| 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-hour practical lab is required for this course.
Introduction to Education Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| ECE-095 | Creative Activities for Children ECE-095 This course provides students an understanding of the value of and practical experience in preparing creative activities and experiences for children. The student is given many opportunities to explore, develop and appreciate various types of creative media for preschool children.
Creative Activities for Children 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 | |
| ECE-110 | Child Behavior Management ECE-110 This course focuses on the use of positive redirective techniques in shaping behavior so children can learn self-discipline and self-control. Observation of discipline problems and analysis of procedures are required of the student.
Child Behavior Management Course Outline | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
16.0 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| COM-111 | Intro to Speech Communication COM-111 Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences.
Intro to Speech Communication Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| EDU-190 | Introduction/Special Education EDU-190 This course is designed to introduce the student to the study of exceptional children, including a survey of the child's developmental traits and examination of appropriate intervention techniques.
Introduction/Special Education Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| 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 | |
Semester Totals |
15.0 | ||
Total Program Hours | 31.0 | ||