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PSY 445 Catalyst, Next Generation Leadership
This course is designed to examine the life of the Next-Generation leader. It focuses on essential leadership qualities like character, clarity, courage and competency. Specific next-generation leaders will be identified and studied to determine the life experiences that motivated them to success. A significant portion of this course will include participation in the Catalyst Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia in the fall of each year. Credit, three hours.
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PSY 460 Experimental Research Practicum
Advanced students will expand their knowledge of psychology by working with a faculty-led student research team to design, implement, analyze, report, and disseminate the results of experimental research in psychology. Prerequisite(s): PSY 304, PSY 304L, & Instructor Permission. Credit, three hours.
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PSY 497 Study in Selected Topics
Courses offered to provide opportunities for students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Prerequisite(s): PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology Credit, one to six hours.
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PSY 498 Study in Selected Topics
Courses offered to provide opportunities for students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Prerequisite(s): PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology Credit, one to six hours.
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PY 101 Introduction to Philosophy
An introduction to the three major philosophical traditions of the western world (Greek, Roman, and Judeo-Christian), with emphasis on the dominant themes associated with each tradition. (OC) Credit, three hours.
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PY 201 Classical Philosophy
A study of selected writings of the classical philosophers, with emphasis on Plato and Aristotle. Credit, three hours.
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PY 202 Medieval Philosophy
A history of the development of western philosophical thought within its cultural contexts in the Middle Ages. Philosophical problems such as the nature of faith, reason, universals, and God will be considered in the thought of Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Boethius, Abelard, Anselm, and Aquinas. Prerequisite(s): PY 101 . Credit, three hours.
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PY 203 Modern Philosophy
A survey of the development of western philosophical thought within its cultural contexts from the Renaissance to the twentieth century. Philosophical issues such as logic, experience, reality, science, nature, education, and God will be explored in the thought of major philosophers from Descartes to Ricoeur. Prerequisite(s): PY 101 . Credit, three hours.
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PY 297 Study in Selected Topics
Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Credit, one to three hours.
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PY 298 Study in Selected Topics
Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Credit, one to three hours.
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PY 305 God, Evil, and Suffering
Study of the nature and problem of evil and suffering and the implications for understanding God. Selected writings will be considered from the Greek, Jewish, and Christian traditions. Credit, three hours.
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PY 310 World Religions
An introduction to the major religious traditions including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Confucianism. Credit, three hours.
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PY 320 Logic
Emphasis is on identifying, classifying, analyzing, and appraising arguments. Attention is given to the historical origins of logic beginning in ancient Greece and continuing through the development of the scientific method in Western culture. Prerequisite(s): PY 101 . Credit, three hours.
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PY 350 Philosophy, Theology, and Literature
A study of a selected text or texts, which have made substantial contributions to shaping world traditions. Credit, three hours.
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PY 401 Hermeneutics
A study of the interpretation of literary, philosophical, religious and sociological texts (WI) Credit, three hours.
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PY 406 Myth, Philosophy, and Literature
A study of the myths and mythologies of world cultures, with emphasis on the three great traditions that have formed modern European and American culture: the Greek, the Roman, and the Hebraic. Credit, three hours.
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PY 411 Faith and Doubt
A systematic treatment of the great problems of philosophy and religion, the nature of knowledge, God, man, suffering and evil, history, and immortality. (WI) Credit, three hours.
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PY 412 Moral Philosophy/Ethics
A study in depth of the Christian ethic and its application to various levels of life, family, race, politics, business, recreation, and international relations. Prerequisite(s): Upper level standing. (WI) Credit, three hours.
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PY 488 Interdisciplinary Seminar
Study of a selected theme or topic designed to synthesize and reveal the coherence of the undergraduate curriculum. Prerequisite(s): Normally limited to seniors with the approval of the course director. (WI) Credit, three hours.
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PY 497 Study in Selected Topics
Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Credit, one to three hours.
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PY 498 Study in Selected Topics
Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Credit, one to three hours.
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RH 592 Directed Study and Research in the Old Testament
Provides an opportunity for students to explore through directed readings and research those problems and issues of special significance in the field of Old Testament study. The course may be repeated when subjects change. Requires special permission of the appropriate professor and advisor. Credit, one to three hours.
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RH 593 Directed Study and Research in the New Testament
Provides an opportunity for students to explore through directed readings and research those problems and issues of special significance in the field of Intertestamental and New Testament study. The course may be repeated when subjects change. Requires special permission of the appropriate professor and advisor. Credit, one to three hours.
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RH 594 Directed Study and Research in Theology
Provides an opportunity for students to explore through directed readings and research those problems and issues of special significance in the field of theological studies. The course may be repeated when subjects change. Requires special permission of the appropriate professor and advisor. Credit, one to three hours.
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SA 202 Introduction to Sociology
A study of the nature, processes, and functions of human society. The student learns the language of sociology and is introduced to its major concerns. Groups and institutional structures are studied, with special emphasis given to the rapid social changes in modern society. This course is normally the first course taken in sociology. Credit, three hours.
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SA 203 Modern Social Problems
A survey and analysis of the social problems confronting contemporary America, such as crime, racial conflict, population changes, poverty, alcoholism, drugs, and social alienation. Credit, three hours.
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SA 297 Study in Selected Topics
Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Credit, one to six hours.
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SA 298 Study in Selected Topics
Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Credit, one to six hours.
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SA 301 Marriage and the Family
A functional course designed to assist in developing perspectives and analyzing issues concerning courtship, marriage, and family life in contemporary American society. Credit, three hours.
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SA 304 Sociology of Religion
An analysis of the interrelation between religious practices and personality, culture, and the institutions of society. Credit, three hours.
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SA 322 Social Psychology
A study of the effects of social influence, including such social factors as conformity, prejudice, aggressiveness, and group movements. Emphasis is placed on the role of the home, school, and peer group in influencing behavior. (WI) Credit, three hours.
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SA 324 Understanding the Community
An examination of contemporary communities and neighborhoods in urban societies including a study of community organizations, community structure, and community leadership. Credit, three hours.
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SA 328 Interviewing Clients
A practical course in understanding the person in the interview process, and learning basic skills of interviewing these diverse individuals with goal of obtaining needed information. Credit, three hours.
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SA 340 Social Research Methods
A survey of the basic techniques and methods essential to locating, processing, and presenting research materials in the behavioral sciences. Particular emphasis is given to ethical implications and considerations found throughout the research process. Credit, three hours.
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SA 412 Social Theory
An advanced study of the emergence and development of social thought about man and society, with emphasis on its relationship to contemporary life. Both macro and micro-theoretical perspectives are presented. (WI) Credit, three hours.
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SA 414 Social Welfare Institutions
An analysis of those institutions and program affecting the quality of life of the society. The social policies within the domain of social welfare will be examined for effects on and implications for societal allocation of resources and access to those resources by the members of the society. Credit, three hours.
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SA 426 Senior Internship
During the senior year the student is placed with a community agency or organization for one semester in order to be involved in experiential learning and skill development. The student intern will serve 3 hours per week for each hour credit. This would be 135 on-site clock hours for 3 semester hours credit or 270 on-site clock hours for 6 semester hours credit. Under unusual circumstances, the student may register for nine semester hours. Permission to register for a nine semester hour internship may be granted by the coordinator in unusual circumstances. The program is monitored and directed by the intern program coordinator, in conjunction with the agency coordinator. During the academic period (semester) that a student is enrolled in the internship program, the student will be limited to a maximum course load of fifteen semester hours, (including the semester hours of internship). Prerequisite(s): Permission of faculty coordinator. Grades are either Pass or Fail. Summer and out-of-town placements are possible, but must be completed within two consecutive semesters. Credit, three-nine hours.
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SA 430 Current Issues
A study of current and recurring debates in the field of sociology and social policy. Emphasis is placed on relevant sociological theory and methodology. Credit, three hours.
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SA 431 Independent Study
A student with advanced standing may pursue an independent study or research project in the major area, with the approval of the advisor, instructor, and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Prerequisite(s): Completion of eighteen semester hours with a 3.00 GPA or higher in the major. (See independent study contract for requirements and details.) Maximum credit, eight hours.
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SA 497 Study in Selected Topics
Courses offered to provide competent students opportunities for study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Credit, one to six hours.
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SA 498 Study in Selected Topics
Courses offered to provide competent students opportunities for study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Credit, one to six hours.
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SP 101 Elementary Spanish I
The first of a series of four semester-long courses that provides an overview of Spanish language communication and cultures for travel, study and missions. Emphasis is on meaningful application of the language at a basic level, and the course is presented in manageable steps. Anyone who has had less than three years of high school Spanish should start with SP 101 as a review and move along with the series. Fall Semester Only. Credit, three hours.
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SP 102 Elementary Spanish II
The second of a series of four semester-long courses that provides an overview of Spanish langauge communication and cultures for travel, study and missions. Emphasis is on meaninful application of the language at a basic level, and the course is presented in manageable steps. Prerequisite(s): SP 101 or the equivalent. Credit, three hours.
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SP 201 Intermediate Spanish I
The third in a series of four semester-long courses that provides an overview of Spanish language communication and cultures for travel, study and missions. Emphasis is on meaningful applications of the language at an intermediate level, with a particular focus on drilling the grammar, writing, and reading skills necessary to bridge the students to a more developed ownership of the language. Prerequisite(s): SP 102 or the equivalent. Fall Semester Only. Credit, three hours.
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SP 202 Intermediate Spanish II
The fourth in a series of four semester-long courses that provides an overview of Spanish language communication and cultures for travel, study and missions. Emphasis is on meaningful application of the language at an intermediate level, with a particular focus on synthesizing the elements and skills of all four courses in the series. Students complete the four courses in this semester and may choose to take two 300-level electives in order to fulfill the requirement for a minor in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SP 201 or the equivalent. Spring Semester Only. Credit, three hours.
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SP 297 Study in Selected Topics
Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Prerequisite(s): SP 202 or the equivalent. Credit, one to six hours.
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SP 298 Study in Selected Topics
Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Prerequisite(s): SP 202 or the equivalent. Credit, one to six hours.
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SP 301 Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation I
Emphasis on meaningful communication in Spanish with fluency, as well as more ease and personality on the part of the speaker. Preparation, via a wide variety of exercises, for encountering and engaging Spanish speakers at home and abroad with confidence. Counts towards Spanish minor. Prerequisite(s): SP 202 or equivalent. Credit, three hours.
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SP 302 Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation II
Further emphasis on meaningful communication in Spanish with fluency, as well as more ease and personality on the part of the speaker. Preparation, via a wide variety of exercises, for encountering and engaging Spanish speakers at home and abroad with confidence. Prerequisite(s): SP 301 or permission of the instructor. Credit, three hours.
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SP 311 Introduction to Spain and Latin America Through History
A study of Spanish-speaking culture and its historical development. Emphasis is placed on the artistic, political, intellectual and economic life of Spain and Latin America. Counts toward the Spanish minor. Prerequisite(s): SP 301 or permission of the instructor. Credit, three hours.
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SP 312 Intro to Spanish Literature and Culture
A study of selections from Spanish-speaking authors of all time periods that introduces students to Spanish literature and within a cultural context. Works of prose, poetry and theater will be studied. Counts towards Spanish minor. Prerequisite(s): SP 301 or permission of the instructor. Credit, three hours.
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SP 333 Does God Speak Spanish?
Si! Spanish For Christians. This course is designed for students who would like to explore their Christian faith via the Spanish language. Students will engage in the Spanish language to approach Bible passages, prayers, songs, and reflections so that they might enjoy the Spanish language in the journey of their spirtiual life with Christ Jesus now and in the future. Counts towards Spanish minor. Prerequisite(s): SP 202 or permission of the instructor. Credit, three hours.
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SP 397 Study in Selected Topics
Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily designed for students who wish to study abroad. Prerequisite(s): SP 202 or permission of instructor. Credit, one to six hours.
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SP 398 Study in Selected Topics
Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily designed for students who wish to study abroad. Prerequisite(s): SP 202 or permission of instructor. Credit, one to six hours.
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SP 401 Spanish for Business
A study of Spanish used in international business and commerce, emphasizing specialized vocabulary, forms, and procedures in commercial communication. Counts towards Spanish minor. Prerequisite(s): SP 301 or permission of instructor. Credit, three hours.
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SP 412 Teaching Spanish: Methodologies and Best Practices
A course designed to support the student who elects to major in education and to minor in Spanish, with the goal of teaching the language in future to non-native speakers of Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SP 301 or permission of the instructor. Credit, three hours.
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SP 497 Study in Selected Topics
Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Prerequisite(s): SP 202 or the equivalent. Credit, one to six hours.
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SP 498 Study in Selected Topics
Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Prerequisite(s): SP 202 or the equivalent. Credit, one to six hours.
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SS 100 Success Strategies
An intensive introduction to those skills needed to be successful in college. Attention will be given to developing critical, analytical, and compositional competencies. Credit, one hours.
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TE 100 Written and Oral Communication for Teachers
Focuses on the informal language patterns that become part of one’s communication practices. Provides opportunities to use standard, professional language skills in practical, professional applications in oral and written presentations. Increases understanding of how students develop inappropriate language structures and how teachers can transition students from non-standard language use to standard usage. Credit, three hours.
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TE 200 The School Experience
Provides the student with an overview of teaching and learning during a professional placement in school settings. This course is an opportunity for students to observe teaching “up close and personal” as they are placed in a classroom for weekly three-hour observations. It will serve as an internship that includes observation in elementary, middle, and high schools. The student will gain 35 hours of field experience that will count towards the state field experience requirement. Credit, three hours.
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TE 201 Foundations of Education
Involves the prospective teacher in the issues of schooling and education and elucidates the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful professional. Orients the student to teaching and to the school as a social and educational institution. Requires a minimum of 14 hours of professional field experiences in school settings. Credit, three hours.
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TE 297 Study in Selected Topics
Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Credit, one to six hours.
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TE 298 Study in Selected Topics
Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Credit, one to six hours.
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TE 300 Working with Parents
Focuses on rationale for parent involvement in classrooms and on teacher roles in working with parents. Strategies, processes, and programs are examined. Credit, three hours.
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TE 301 Human Growth and Development
Provides the student an overview of human growth and development across the life span. Areas of study include the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of the individual across the lifespan. Emphasis is on the historical, sociological and psychological foundations of learning with respect to human growth and development. Credit, three hours.
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TE 304 Introduction to Exceptional Children and Youth
Introduces and surveys areas of exceptionality. Emphasizes cause and effect relationship relating to exceptional children in the classroom. Requires a minimum of 14 hours professional field experiences in school settings. Credit, three hours.
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TE 305 Principles and Ethics of Teaching in the Elementary School
Emphasizes the psychological and ethical foundations of education relating to learning and teaching principles and ethics, and design, development, and implementation of media materials for reinforcement of these principles. Surveys the total early childhood and elementary school program. Requires a minimum of 14 hours of professional field experiences in school settings. Prerequisite(s): To be taken before methods courses. Students must successfully complete this course before enrolling in methods courses. (WI) Credit, three hours.
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TE 306 Principles and Ethics of Teaching in Secondary Schools
Emphasizes the psychological and ethical foundations of education relating to learning and teaching principles and ethics, and the design, development, and implementation of media materials for reinforcement of these principles. Surveys the total secondary school program. Requires a minimum of 14 hours of professional field experiences in school settings. Prerequisite(s): Students must successfully complete this course before enrolling in methods courses. (WI) Credit, three hours.
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TE 308 Creativity Across the Curriculum
Explores the nature and determinants of creativity and aesthetics in preschool and elementary age children as well as methods of developing these traits. Emphasizes fostering creativity through an interdisciplinary approach to the integration of music, art, dance, literature, and drama across the curriculum. Requires field experience. Prerequisite(s): TE 305 Credit, three hours.
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TE 309 Methods of Teaching Social Studies
The course explores the philosophy, content, and teaching methods and materials related to teaching social studies in the PK-6 classroom. An emphasis will be placed on design and development of instruction that includes interdisciplinary teaching and universal design for learning principles. The course requires professional field experiences in an approved school setting. Prerequisite(s): TE 305 ; admission into a teacher education program. Credit, three hours.
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TE 311 Methods of Teaching Language Arts
Emphasizes content and skills for teaching communication skills through the interrelationship of speaking, listening, reading, writing, and spelling. Requires professional field experiences in school settings. Prerequisite(s): TE 305 , admission into a teacher education program. Credit, three hours.
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TE 312 Methods of Teaching Mathematics
Emphasizes content and skills for the teaching of mathematics through the interrelationship of theory and practice. Stresses mathematics as one component in students’ developing abilities to solve problems. Requires professional field experiences in school settings. Prerequisite(s): TE 305 ; admission into a teacher education program. Credit, three hours.
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TE 313 Composition and Research for Teachers
Emphasizes the basic techniques and mechanics involved in the writing process (composition). Includes a study of APA research style as provided in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Credit, three hours.
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TE 314 Books for Children and Youth
Considers the characteristics of appropriate literature for children and youth, exemplary authors and illustrators, and the place of children’s literature in the school program. Requires a minimum of seven hours of professional field experiences in school settings. Credit, three hours.
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TE 317 Writing Instruction for Teachers
Develops a program to encourage, stimulate, and develop children’s writing skills. Begins with invented spelling and continues through sentence, paragraph, and composition, using the writing process approach. Credit, three hours.
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TE 318 Observing and Recording Child Behavior
Explores principles of observing and interpreting child behavior. Emphasizes typical patterns of development as well as genetic and environmental influences. Utilizes a variety of observational instruments and methods. Requires 14 hours of professional field experiences in school settings. Credit, three hours.
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TE 320 Storytelling, Puppetry, and Creative Drama for Children
Emphasizes principles and techniques for constructing puppets, developing story presentation materials, writing scripts, producing puppet shows, and storytelling. Credit, three hours.
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TE 322 The Inclusive Classroom
The course explores the philosophy, content, and teaching methods and materials in the inclusive classroom and emphasizes concept development. The course explores educational and behavioral adaptations for exceptional children in the general education classroom. In addition, it explores the collaborative teaching relationship between the general and special education teaching. The course requires professional field experiences in an approved school setting. The course will rely on use of technology during class and for assignments. Prerequisite(s): TE 304 , TE 305 . Credit, three hours.
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TE 331 Techniques of Grammar
An advanced study of various writing techniques and grammatical principles. The course will include practical applications of writing, editing, and advanced grammar in academic composition, as well as the mass media. It will include assignments that consider the Christian ethic and its application to the issues of current interest, as well as how the Christian ethic informs the writer who is concerned with the effects of the printed word on his or her society. Cross-listed as: EN 331 Prerequisite(s): EN 101 , EN 102 and three additional semester hours in English above the freshman level. Credit, three hours.
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TE 333 Education Law and Ethics
Provides a study of the legal aspects of teaching and teachers’ and students’ rights from a practical and application standpoint. Also, the many issues surrounding teacher ethics will be intertwined in the course. Credit, three hours.
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TE 372 English-as-Second-Language Ministry
A survey of cross-cultural English teaching locally and globally, addressing cultural, academic, and ministry issues related to ESL. Students are introduced to the foundational principles and hands-on practices of English as a Second Language ministry in meeting the educational, social, and spiritual needs of international students, refugees, and immigrants. Cross-listed as: CMS 372. Credit, three hours.
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TE 400 Methods of Teaching Science
Explores the philosophy, content, methods, and materials utilized in the teaching of science. Emphasis placed on student participation and the scientific method. Requires professional field experiences in school settings. Prerequisite(s): TE 305 and admission into the teacher education program. Credit, three hours.
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TE 403 History and Philosophy of Education
Involves the prospective teacher in real issues of schooling and education. Topics include current trends and problems; the development of a personal philosophy of education; classroom management; coping skills; and other relevant issues. Requires a minimum of seven hours of professional field experiences in school settings. Credit, three hours.
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TE 405 Education and Technology
Emphasizes pre-service teachers’ use of technology in the development of problem-solving processes with students in their classrooms. Concepts and skills help develop a more integrated approach to skills improvement throughout the teaching and learning process. The major emphasis of this course is facilitating learning through instructional and technological integration. Prerequisite(s): TE 305 or TE 306 . Credit, three hours.
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TE 406 Early Childhood Curriculum
Surveys principles, programs, theories, strategies, developmentally appropriate practices, curricula, and organization in early childhood education. Includes historical, philosophical, psychological, and sociological foundations of early childhood education. Requires a minimum of fourteen hours of professional field experiences in school settings. (WI) Credit, three hours.
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TE 407 Materials and Methods of Teaching in the High School
Emphasizes the pertinent application of content and methodology peculiar to the major field(s) of study. Requires professional field experiences in school settings. Offered only as needed. Credit, three hours.
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TE 409 Problems in Education
Provides an intensive study of contemporary problems in education and a review of pertinent research relating to these problems. Intensive reading and action research required. Credit, one to nine hours.
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TE 410 Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Education
Focuses on developmentally appropriate activities for young children. Provides professional field experiences in approved school settings. Credit, three hours.
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TE 411 Methods of Teaching Reading
Emphasizes study of developmental skills involved in the reading process with emphasis on methods and materials used for teaching these skills. Research relating to approaches and materials is required. Competency in phonics stressed. Requires professional field experiences in school settings. Prerequisite(s): TE 305 , admission into a teacher education program. Credit, three hours.
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TE 412 Classroom Management
Focuses on skills and procedures needed to plan, organize, administer, implement, and maintain an effective classroom management program. Research relating to theories and approaches required. Prerequisite(s): TE 305 or TE 306 and admission into a teacher education program. Credit, three hours.
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TE 413 Literacy and the Young Child
Examines factors that contribute to the young child’s developing literacy. Focuses on techniques for developing an integrated language program. Requires professional field experiences in school settings. Prerequisite(s): TE 305 , admission into a teacher education program. Credit, three hours.
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TE 417 Reading Improvement in the Content Areas
Provides assessment and instructional strategies for the teaching of reading in content areas. Techniques for teaching word attack, comprehension, study, and rate of reading skills are emphasized. Requires a minimum of 35 hours of professional field experiences in school settings. Prerequisite(s): TE 305 or TE 306 , and admission into a teacher education program. Offered only in the fall academic period (semester). Credit, three hours.
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TE 419 Diagnostic and Corrective Reading
Emphasizes procedures and instruments for evaluating reading proficiency, determining individual reading difficulties, and designing and implementing programs for correction of reading problems. Requires a minimum of 14 hours of professional field experiences in school settings. Prerequisite(s): TE 305 and TE 411 or TE 413 , admission into a teacher education program. Credit, three hours.
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TE 421 Evaluation of Teaching and Learning
Considers assessment practices, the preparation and use of informal objective and essay type tests; studies typical standardized tests; and introduces elementary statistical procedures. Requires professional field experiences in school settings. Prerequisite(s): TE 305 or TE 306 , and admission into a teacher education program. Credit, three hours.
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TE 422 Educational Psychology
This course consists of a comprehensive survey of the various applications of psychology to the issues of human learning in the educational environment. Topics studied include dynamics of human behavior, student-teacher interaction, theories and methods of instruction, development, learning theory, motivation and classroom management, individual differences, and the evaluative process. In addition, this course will emphasize the principles of learning and teaching. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education. Credit, three hours.
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TE 423 Student Teaching and Seminar
Teaching experiences are provided with children and youth through assignment to selected schools. The seminar provides opportunity for discussion, evaluation, and planning for improved teaching effectiveness. Teaching experiences are directed and supervised by an assigned cooperating teacher and university supervisor. Prerequisite(s): TE 305 or TE 306 , admission into a teacher education program. Credit, nine to twelve hours.
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TE 430 Senior Practicum
The practicum provides the student with an overview of teaching and learning during a professional placement in school settings. This course is an opportunity for students to observe teaching “up close and personal” as they are placed in a classroom for ten consecutive days. This can serve as a practicum for observations in middle and high schools. The students will gain 70 hours of professional field experience that will count towards the state field experience requirements. Credit, zero hours Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grade will be assigned.
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TE 431 Independent Study
A student with advanced standing may pursue an independent study or research project in the major area, with the approval of the advisor, instructor, and dean of the School of Education. Prerequisite(s): Completion of eighteen semester hours with a 3.00 GPA or higher in the major. (See independent study contract for requirements and details.) Maximum credit, eight hours.
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TE 432 Independent Study
A student with advanced standing may pursue an independent study or research project in the major area, with the approval of the advisor, instructor, and dean of the School of Education. Prerequisite(s): Completion of eighteen semester hours with a 3.00 GPA or higher in the major. (See independent study contract for requirements and details.) Maximum credit, eight hours.
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