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Computer Science |
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CS 340 - Database Management (3) Studies of database management systems including database requirements, ER modeling, relational database modeling, database design, normalization and semantic data modeling, and database implementation and use. Students will design databases and program in SQL. Prerequisites: CS 222 , MA 120 or MA 125 . FA.
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CS 345 - Computer Organization & Architecture (3) Studies the principles used in designing and implementing digital computer systems. Topics include Boolean algebra and gates, basic digital logic circuits, memory circuits, buses, CPU organization, microarchitecture organization, data representation, instruction set design, and addressing modes. As time allows, a variety of operating system and machine language concepts will be included. Prerequisites: CS 222 , MA 120 or MA 125 . SP, odd years.
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CS 346 - Foundations of Computing (3) Considers the mathematical underpinning of computer science. The course includes topics such as finite automata, regular expressions, grammars, languages, push-down automata, Stack machines, Turing machines, complexity, and Church’s Thesis. Corequisites: MA 230 and CS 222 . FA, SP.
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CS 356 - Visual COBOL Programming (3) Focuses on object-oriented Visual COBOL within Visual Studio. Will cover the basic language syntax and look at fundamental data structures. Emphasis will be on an understanding of the Visual Studio IDE. Prerequisite: CS 167 . FA.
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CS 365 - Program Language Systems (3) Description and analysis of key issues in the design and implementation of programming languages, including syntax and semantic specification, lexical analysis and parsing, names and binding, data types, expressions and assignments, control structures, subprogram calling and parameter passing, data abstraction, and objects. As time allows, concurrency, functional programming, and logical programming will be included. Prerequisites: CS 222 , MA 120 , and CS 313 or CS 314 . SP.
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CS 368 - COBOL for Java Programming (3) This class will provide the essential COBOL programming language skills for experienced Java programmers to convert existing COBOL code to Java. This will enable organizations to move from a COBOL code base to Java. Prerequisite: CS 314 . SP.
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CS 371 - Android App Development (3) This course will enable experienced Java programmers to apply the core Java language features needed to develop maintainable mobile apps using the core Android components. Prerequisite: CS 314 . FA.
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CS 372 - IOS App Development (3) This course will introduce you to iOS app development in Swift, a new programming language from Apple, and serves as your launching point into the world of professional app development. Prerequisite: CS 313 . FA.
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CS 373 - Introduction to Game Development (3) This class will introduce you to game development using Python and the PyGame library. The course will cover game design, artifact creation, Sprite processing, physics of game applications, and development of game systems. Prerequisites: CS 371 or CS 372 . SP.
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CS 374 - Math & Physics for Gamers (3) This course will cover the applied math and physics necessary to create more realistic games in which objects behave just as in real life. It will concentrate on Trigonometry and Algebra applications and applications pertaining to the concepts of Physics. Prerequisites: PH 117 and (MA 125 or MA 120 ) and CS 373 . FA.
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CS 375 - App Project (3) In this course students will apply the skills learned in the App Development concentration to design and develop an App or game on either the Android or IOS platform. Students will be encouraged to identify and solve a particular problem using a mobile App or to translate a game idea into an electronic reality. Prerequisites: (CS 371 or CS 372 ) and CS 373 and CS 374 . SP.
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CS 380 - Advanced Special Topics (1-3) A study of advanced specialized topics in computer science. Course may be repeated for up to 20 credit hours towards the degree. May not meet requirements for Computer Science or Software Engineering Majors. Prerequisites will vary.
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CS 440 - Security & Compliance (3) Students will be exposed to a wide spectrum of security activities, methods, methodologies, and procedures with emphasis on practical aspects of Information Security. Topics include security principles, threats, attacks, security models, security policies and overview of authentication, encryption and certifications, security detection, risk analysis, protection of information assets, examination of pre- and post-incident procedures, and an overview of information security. Prerequisite: CS 321 .
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CS 480 - Special Topics (3) A study of specialized topics in computer science. May not meet requirements for Computer Science or Software Engineering majors. FA, SP, SU.
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CS 485 - Practicum (3) Participatory computer experience working in a department or office on campus. The placement will be selected with the Computer Science faculty approval, based on campus need and availability. Prerequisites: CS 222 and Junior standing. FA, SP.
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CS 490 - Directed Study (1-3) In-depth study of an approved topic not covered in other computer science courses. Course may be repeated for up to 12 credit hours towards the degree. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
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CS 495 - Internship (3) Participatory computer experience working for a company or non-profit organization. The choice of organization and type of work is to be determined by the student but must be approved in advance by a Computer Science faculty member who will coordinate the student’s placement. Prerequisites: CS 222 , MA 120 or MA 125 , and Senior standing. 2015 CORE: Community Engagement. FA, SP.
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CS 499 - Computer Science Capstone (3) Provides opportunity for students to integrate learning from throughout their Computer Science coursework. Students will do major projects requiring mastery of complex computer science skills and concepts and do literature reviews from computer science scholarly literature. Meets the Capstone requirement in the major. Prerequisites: CS 222 , MA 120 or MA 125 , and Senior standing. FA, SP.
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Criminology and Justice Studies |
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CR 230 - Social Statistics (3) An introductory course in applied statistical techniques used in the social and behavioral sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics such as measures of central tendency and measures of dispersion. Special attention will be given to a systematic discussion of some widely-used inferential statistics such as Chi-square, analysis of variance, and regression. Statistical analysis will be used throughout the course. Prerequisites: Liberal Arts, Mathematics. FA, SP.
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CR 260 - Sociology of Deviance (3) This course provides an overview of the phenomenon of deviance. It examines the social processes leading to the defining of acts as deviant, how individuals and groups respond to deviance, and the various theories explaining deviant behavior. FA.
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CR 262 - Criminal Justice (3) This purpose of this course is to provide students with an overview of American criminal justice system. Students majoring in criminal justice will be given a broad foundation of the knowledge needed to pursue advanced classes in the discipline. The criminal just system affects all citizens; therefore, for students not majoring in criminal justice, this course will increase general understanding of the criminal just system and institutions of justice. Topics to be covered include the history of the criminal justice system, policing, corrections, the legal system, and juvenile justice. Students are expected to develop an understanding of how the criminal justice system is intended to work versus how it works in reality. FA, even years.
MOTR CRJS 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
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CR 264 - Introduction to Criminology (3) The purpose of this course is to provide students with an overview of theories of criminology. Students will be given a broad foundation of the knowledge needed to pursue advanced courses in Criminology and Justice Studies, along with an increased general understanding of criminological theory and its historical development. 2020 Core: Liberal Arts, Social Sciences. SP.
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CR 350 - Juvenile Delinquency (3) The course examines the phenomenon of juvenile delinquency. It critically examines the categorization of juveniles as a common class of individuals and the causes and controls of juvenile delinquency. Relevant theories and empirical findings are brought to bear to provide a deep understanding of juvenile delinquency as an empirical phenomenon. Prerequisites: SO 260 /CR 260 or CR 360 . Offered as needed.
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CR 352 - White-Collar Crime (3) The concept of white-collar crime is an umbrella term that encompasses a wide array of phenomena, including occupational crime, organizational crime, governmental/state crime, political crime, state-corporate crime, and numerous other crimes of “trust.” This course will survey the numerous forms of white-collar crime, theories intended to explain it, and challenges faced trying to control it.
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CR 354 - Victimology (3) This course will examine research, theory, history, legislation, and current trends in various forms of victimization while discussing victim characteristics, victim-offender relationships, and victim interaction with the criminal justice system. SP, even years.
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CR 360 - Criminological Theory (3) This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of criminological theory. The topics covered include distinctions between scientific and nonscientific explanations of crime, criminological schools of thought, and emerging trends in criminological theory. Prerequisite: SO 101 . SP, even years.
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CR 362 - Corrections (3) Study of correctional institutions as well as community-based corrections including probation, parole, and intermediate sanctions. SP, odd years.
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CR 364 - The Police (3) This course examines the actors and organizations formally charged with the enforcement of laws. The course explores the evolution and organization of formal agencies of social control, the nature of actors responsible for enforcing laws, and the relationship between the police as an institution and society at large. Prerequisite: CR 262 . FA, even years.
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CR 366 - Law & Society (3) This course examines law as a fundamental social institution. Attention is given to how legal systems emerge, operate, and change within the context of a larger society. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the theoretical perspectives that explain law as a social phenomenon. SP, odd years.
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CR 368 - Courts & Law (3) This course examines the American legal system, specifically exploring organization of the court system and judicial processing of criminal offenders. Other concepts will include standards of proof, due process, Constitutional safeguards for offenders, and court actors involved throughout the process. FA, odd years.
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CR 369 - Topics in Criminology & Justice Studies (1-12) Seminar on topics of current interest in deviance. Some selected topics include: victimization, violence, gangs, corrections and social control, alcohol and drug abuse, and crime and aging. Course may be repeated for up to 12 credit hours towards the degree. FA or SP.
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CR 370 - Forensic Science (3) This course focuses on the use of physical and biological evidence for legal proceedings. The course will explore methods by which forensic scientists search for, collect, and analyze evidence from crime scenes. Topics include the history of forensic science and methods of collection along with preservation and analysis of various types of evidence. SP, even years.
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CR 390 - Directed Research (1-6) Opportunity for the criminology and justice studies or sociology minor to explore a topic in depth under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, not to exceed course maximum credit of 6 credit hours. Prerequisites: SO 101 and 9 additional hours of sociology.
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CR 397 - Research Methods (3) Introduction to methodology and techniques; formulation of research problems; study design; hypotheses; sampling; measurement; questionnaire construction; interviewing and data collection; processing and tabulation; analysis and interpretation; presentation of findings. FA, odd years.
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CR 420 - The Chicago School (3) The origin of American criminology lies within the pioneering sociological work that took place at the University of Chicago during the early twentieth century. This course will examine efforts by early sociologists at the University of Chicago to explain social change and social organization, as well as how the theories and methods generated from these efforts served as the foundation for the development of American criminology. Prerequisite: SO 101 .
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CR 430 - Criminal Spaces (3) This course provides an overview of the different ways in which different spaces relate to crime. The course covers approaches to the study of crime, primarily in relation to physical spaces and communities, as well as how the emergence of digital spaces creates unique spatial dynamics associated with criminal behavior. Prerequisite: SO 101 .
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CR 440 - Gender & Crime (3) This course investigates definitions of gender, gender roles, and how gender effects offending, victimization, and criminal justice processing. The course also examines the influence of gender on working as a criminal justice professional. Criminological theories are evaluated in light of gender and the relationship between gender and the criminal justice system. Prerequisites: SO 101 and CR 264 . FA, even years.
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CR 450 - Social Diversity & Criminal Justice (3) This course will explore the effects of race, gender, and class on individuals within the criminal justice system. Students will critically examine how these individual differences may alter individual experiences, both as a criminal justice employee and as a victim or offender, providing students with a deeper understanding of intersectional issues. Prerequisites: SO 101 & CR 264 . FA, odd years.
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CR 495 - Internship (3-6) Internship in a community setting where students apply their research and theoretical training. All students taking CR/SO 495 will be required to meet with the criminology or sociology faculty 3-4 times during the semester. Course may be repeated for up to 6 credit hours towards the degree. Meets the Capstone requirement for Criminology & Justice Studies majors. FA, SP.
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CR 499 - Independent Research (1-6) Student will use their knowledge of criminological or sociological theory, methods, and statistical analysis to implement a research project. Students will engage in all steps of the research process, including the writing of a research paper that is appropriate for publication in a professional sociology journal. Course may be repeated for up to 6 credit hours towards the degree. Prerequisites: SO 230 and CR 397 .
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Cybersecurity |
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CY 301 - Intro to Cybersecurity (3) Introduces students to the fields of cyber-crime and security. Covers issues associated with different types of threats, attacks, and methods employed against these threats and attacks. Practical cryptography, securities of operating systems, computer networks, database systems, and other types of computer systems will also be introduced. Prerequisite: CS 120 . FA.
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CY 305 - Network Security (3) Explores the basics of network security in depth. Includes security objectives, security architecture, security models and security layers. Discusses risk management, network security policy, and security training. Explores the various techniques for network forensic and offensive cyber defense. Discusses the give security keys: confidentiality, integrity, availability, accountability and audit ability. Prerequisite: CS 321 . FA.
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CY 310 - Ethical Hacking (3) Emphasizes the human aspects in cybersecurity. Topics include ethics, relevant laws, regulations, policies, standards, psychology, and hacker culture. The focus is on the human element and the motivations for cyber-crimes. Analysis covers techniques to prevent intrusions and attacks that threaten organizational data. Prerequisites: CS 222 and CY 301 . SP.
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CY 320 - Wireless & Mobile Security (3) This course addresses threats to mobile devices, networks and services delivered over the mobile infrastructure. This course provides an introduction to mobile security and explore the unique challenges facing mobile security compared to computer network security. We will provide a good overview of the security principles of mobile networks such as GSM, UMTS, and LTE (4G). We also cover the security models of the two mobile device platforms: IOS and Android. This course also covers the security of mobile services, such as VoIP and WAP. Prerequisite: CY 305 . SP.
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CY 330 - Firewalls & E-Commerce Security (3) Provides an in-depth exploration of firewall, Web security and e-commerce security. Explores firewall concepts, types, topology and the firewall’s relationship to the TCP/IP protocol. Explores client/server architecture, the Web server, HTML and HTTP in relation to Web Security. Discusses digital certification, X.509, and public key infrastructure (PKI). Prerequisite: CS 321 . FA.
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CY 340 - Principles of Cryptography (4) Introduces the fundamentals of cryptography including the concept of obscuring functions, cryptographic techniques, types of ciphers, proper use of cyphers, ethical uses of cryptography and decryption practices. Topics also include randomness, polymorphism and current trends in cryptography. Prerequisites: CS 222 and MA 125 . SP.
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CY 350 - Compliance & Evidence (3) Examines the role of compliance with regulatory requirements with regard to data security and the process of collecting and presenting evidence of a security breach. Legal variations by state and country will be studied to help ensure that companies remain compliant with customer data being available worldwide. Prerequisite: CY 301 . FA.
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CY 360 - Digital Forensics & Analysis (4) Presents the technical and legal issues facing computer crime investigators and digital forensic examiners. Students will learn effective and appropriate forensic response strategies to support cyber-crime investigative efforts. The focus is on acquiring the skills needed to identify and collect potential digital evidence, to analyze that evidence using chain of custody and to report forensic findings. Prerequisite: CS 222 . SP.
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CY 370 - Cloud Computing & Virtual Systems (3) Cloud computing provides a service that is cost effective, productive, high-speed, scalable and secure. We will examine the more popular services such as Amazon’s AWS, Google’s Cloud Services and IBM’s Cloud Services and see how these can be leveraged to provide scalable functionality, but also the threats that they face. Prerequisite: CS 321 . FA.
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Dance |
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DA 110 - Basic Tap (2) Learn the basics of tap terminology and steps and apply them to the art of performance.
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DA 111 - Jazz Technique I (2) Introduction to rhythmic awareness, movement coordination, and jazz styles through performance of dance combinations.
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DA 112 - Modern Dance Technique I (2) Introduces the expressive potential of dance through modern dance technique. Emphasis on flexibility, strength, and alignment practiced through standing and floor exercises. Movement improvisation explores qualities of motion.
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DA 114 - Ballet (2) Emphasizes discipline, coordination, and developing practical performing skills in classical ballet technique. Includes barre and floor combinations.
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DA 311 - Jazz Technique II (2) Advanced study of jazz dance with emphasis on technique, flexibility, balance, control, and retaining long combinations in a variety of jazz styles.
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DA 312 - Modern Dance Technique II (2) Continued study of modern dance at an advanced level. Emphasis on release techniques, rhythmic precision, and spatial principles through extended combinations and movement improvisations.
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DA 314 - Dance & Culture (2) This course examines theatrical forms of dance in historical and cultural contexts. Through readings, lecture, videotaped performance, and studio experiences, this course focuses on the conceptual components of dance while exploring various dance styles: folk and ethnic dances of Europe, Near and Far East, Africa, and the Americas as they relate to concert dance.
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DA 360 - Choreography (3) Exploration of the choreographic processes. Focus on seed phrases to create solo material, introduction of musically derived choreographic forms, and work with compositional elements of space, time, and energy.
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Economics |
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EC 201 - Principles of Economics (3) An introduction to thinking like an economist and the fundamental microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts which provide the background for economic analysis. Economic concepts include decision making, tradeoffs, scarcity, and economic systems. Microeconomic concepts examine the behavior of households, firms, and government in a supply and demand framework of a market-based economy. Macroeconomic concepts include GDP, unemployment, inflation, economic growth, Aggregate Demand & Aggregate Supply, and the basics of monetary policy and fiscal policy. 2020 CORE: Liberal Arts, Social Sciences. FA.
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EC 202 - Principles of Microeconomics (3) An introductory survey of economic principles relating to individual and firm choice within a market based economy. Topics include specialization, an overview of economic systems, a focus on supply and demand, an introduction to price determination and resource allocation, international trade, market failure and government corrective policies, firm market structure, cost and production, and labor markets. Prerequisite: MA 115 or higher. 2015 CORE: Exploration of Nature, Acquire. 2020 Core: Liberal Arts, Social Sciences. FA, SP.
MOTR ECON 102 - Introduction to Microeconomics
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EC 203 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3) An introductory survey of economic principles relating to the economy as a whole. Topics include national income determination, inflation, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policy, the banking system, international trade, and foreign exchange rate markets. The role of government in a market economy and interconnectedness of policies around the globe are considered. Prerequisites: MA 115 or higher and either EC 201 or EC 202 . 2015 CORE: Social Justice & Civic Life. Acquire. FA, SP.
MOTR ECON 101 - Introduction to Macroeconomics
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EC 240 - Statistical Analysis (3) Introduction to basic statistical techniques for students in business and economics. Prerequisites: MA 120 and CS 210 . FA, SP.
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EC 241 - Quantitative Analysis (3) An introduction to quantitative analysis techniques needed to apply models to actual situations in business and economics. Prerequisites: EC 240 . FA, SP.
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EC 311 - Intermediate Macroeconomics (3) Expansion of principles of macroeconomic concepts, theories, and models. Prerequisite: EC 202 and EC 203 .
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EC 312 - Intermediate Microeconomics (3) Expansion of principles of microeconomic concepts, theories, and models. Prerequisites: EC 202 and EC 240 . SP, odd years.
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EC 340 - Statistical Analysis II: Regression (3) Regression analysis examines the use of both single and multiple variables in establishing causality. Answering a question of causality with regression permits the student to determine how well the regression model answers that question. Students will develop testable hypotheses that form the question to be asked. The course will also prepare the student to do basic forecasting. Prerequisite: EC 240 . FA, odd years.
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EC 361 - Money & Banking (3) Investigation of the money, credit, and banking structure and money’s influence on the national economy and foreign exchange. Prerequisites: EC 202 and EC 203 .
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EC 380 - Special Topics (1-3) Selected topics to be determined at the discretion of the department. Course may be repeated for up to 12 credit hours towards the degree.
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EC 382 - International Economics (3) An introduction to the theory, structure, and policies of international trade and international financial institutions. Prerequisites: EC 202 and EC 203 . Every third semester.
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EC 490 - Directed Studies in Economics (1-6) Study of an approved topic not parallel with the content of another course. Course may be repeated for up to 12 credit hours towards the degree.
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EC 499 - Economics Seminar (1-3) Study of contemporary economic issues. Course may be repeated for up to 3 credit hours towards the degree. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
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Education |
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ED 101 - Strategies for Academic Success (3) This course focuses on college study strategies including time management, goal setting and memory encoding and retrieval techniques. Additionally, information on critical thinking skills and the application of these skills in learning from lectures, reading, writing, class discussion, and synthesis activities. Advisor approval required for students with junior/senior status. FA, SP.
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ED 105 - Intro to Education & Teaching Profession (3) Serves as an introductory course in education for high school students participating in Avila University’s Grow Your Own partnership program. Students will explore topics such as the teaching profession, best practices and teaching effectiveness, foundations of education, and the future of education. FA.
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ED 185 - Practicum (3) This course provides education students the opportunity to explore the teaching field. The course requires a 40-hour initial field-based experience in a TEXT mentor’s K-12 classroom. Candidates will also meet on-campus. Topics discussed are program policy, fundamental expectations of teaching, and reflective writing. This course is an important part of the Advancement to Teacher Candidacy process. Fee required. Part of the fee is non-refundable due to the required background check clearance. FA, SP.
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ED 206 - Creative Activities & Physical Movement (3) The course gives the preparing teacher knowledge to understand the importance of the arts and physical education as well as strategies and skills to help children express themselves in a variety of creative ways using art, music, drama, and physical movement. Activities are presented and practiced to enrich and enhance teaching of academic subjects through these modalities. Field-based assignment required. 2015 CORE: Creativity & Culture, Transform. SP.
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ED 207 - Geometry for Elementary & Middle School Teachers (3) Development of non-metric geometry of the plane and space, measurement of lengths and angles, simple closed curves, and congruent and similar figures. These topics are treated with attention to the pedagogical and content needs of elementary and middle school students and teachers. Prerequisite: Liberal Arts, Mathematics with a grade of “C” or better. FA.
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ED 213 - Test Prep for Educators (3) This course provides students with resources and strategies to successfully prepare for the suite of state required exams for teacher certification. Participants will take a deeper look at the Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA) and Missouri Content Assessments (MoCA) to develop a personalized preparation strategy. Topics will include resources for content review, overcoming test anxiety, and strategies for approaching standardized test questions. SU, FA, SP.
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ED 229 - Developmental & Educational Psychology (3) An in-depth exploration of learning and motivation theory and cognitive, moral, psychological, and physical development. Additional topics include an examination of social-emotional difficulties of children and the influence of classroom environment on learning. Focuses on understanding methods needed to maintain an effective learning environment through classroom management strategies and motivational techniques through knowledge gained from educational psychologists in learning theory and practice. FA.
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ED 230 - Children’s Literature (3) Extensive reading of children’s literature; criteria for selection and evaluation of books; relation of literature to the reading program and to children’s needs, abilities, and interests; and the integration of literature across the curriculum. Metacognitive reader-response strategies supporting student learning are also addressed. Field-based assignment required. FA, SU, even years.
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ED 235 - Psychology of the Exceptional Child (3) Designed to provide an introduction to the various areas of exceptionality (gifted, cognitive impairment, learning disabled, emotionally disturbed). Social, educational, and cognitive characteristics of exceptional children are explored. Samples of the unique teaching methods, materials, and techniques of instruction are discussed. In addition, laws and regulations covering exceptional students are presented. 2015 CORE: Social Justice & Civic Life, Transform. FA, SP.
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ED 245 - Tests & Measurements (3) A study of the role of evaluation in the instructional process, standards-based information and assessment, and basic statistical concepts and common terminology related to educational measurement. Practice in developing classroom tests, preparation of outcomes, and the study of performance-based assessment are provided as well as information regarding commonly used formal tests in school districts. SP.
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ED 287 - Multicultural Foundations of Education (3) This course will provide an examination of education including philosophical, historical and social foundations, teaching as a profession, diversity issues in education, critical questions, English language learning as it relates to content planning and delivery, and other innovations. All levels of schooling are explored including elementary, middle school, and secondary education. 2015 CORE: Global Studies. FA, SP.
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ED 308 - Math Methods for Elementary Teachers (3) Basic concepts and number processes with emphasis on mathematics and teaching methods appropriate to the needs of elementary school children. Field-based assignment required. Prerequisite: Liberal Arts, Mathematics with a grade of “C” or better. Prerequisite or Corequisite: ED 315 . SP.
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ED 309 - Teaching Physical Education (3) This course is designed to provide the physical education teacher with the necessary knowledge, skills, and experiences for successful teaching in physical education. It will help the physical education teacher-in-training understand the importance of quality physical education and how to integrate the spectrum of methods used to teach physical education in grades K-12. Topics will include classroom management, physical education standards and curriculum, diverse learners and needs in the physical education classroom, and best practices to become critical thinkers, creative planners, and effective practitioners in the area of physical education. SP.
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ED 315 - General Methods & Differentiated Learning (3) This course addresses theories and principles of pedagogy; developing and writing instructional objectives in three instructional domains; and lesson plan design. Selection and application of appropriate procedures, methods, strategies, and techniques will be studied. Types of assessment, student data collection, and data-based decision making will also be a focus. Credit for taking this course at another institution is not accepted. Observations required. Prerequisite: ED 185 . FA, SP.
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ED 320 - Technology in Education (3) The focus of this course is understanding how the use of technology changes teaching and learning in ways that better support the acquisition of higher-order thinking, personalized learning, and levering technology to gather and analyze formative and summative assessment data to make instructional decisions. This course will introduce students to the following national standards and models that historically have driven instructional technology trends and best practices: ISTE Standards for Students and Educators, SAMR, and the four questions that drive Professional Learning Communities (PLC). Students will present their understanding to demonstrate how using these standards and models facilitate collaboration, encourage communication, strengthen problem-solving skills, and encourage reflection of learning for teachers and students. Meets the computer competency for the major. FA, SP.
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ED 326 - Coordination of Cooperative Education (3) This course focuses on the establishment and oversight of cooperative education programs. Emphasis is placed on occupational preparation and the importance of building partnerships and rapport with members of the business community. SP, intermittently.
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ED 337 - Elementary Social Studies Methods (3) Exploration of instructional models based on concept formation, inquiry, and diversity. Theories, methods, and principles of pedagogy are discussed in general and applied specifically to the teaching of social studies in elementary classrooms. Prerequisite or corequisite: ED 315 . FA.
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ED 340 - Elementary Science Methods (2) Exploration of methods for planning and teaching units of study in science. Experiments, cooperative group work, and alternative ways of presenting material in science. Field-based assignment required. Prerequisites or corequisites: ED 315 . SP.
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ED 341 - Foundations of Literacy & Language Development (3) This course will focus on theories and objectives for teaching literacy in Grades 1 - 12 classrooms. Strategies for teaching word recognition, decoding, vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking will be explored. Strategies and methods for teaching ELL students will be studied. Observations are required. Prerequisite: ED 315 . FA.
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ED 343 - Language Arts Methods (3) This course will examine oral and written language development and how this is facilitated and integrated into a balanced literacy program. Theories and objectives for teaching language arts in the elementary classroom will be studied. Strategies for teaching written language will be explored. Field-based assignment required. Prerequisite: ED 315 . Corequisite: ED 341 . SP.
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ED 353 - Analysis & Characteristics: Cross Categorical (4) In-depth study of the theories and characteristics of behavior disorders, learning disabilities, cognitive impairments, and physical orthopedic and health disorders. Theories and practices of cross-categorical placements will be discussed. Legal implications, identification procedures, and diagnostic procedures will be studied. Field-based assignment required. Prerequisite: ED 235 . Prerequisites or Corequisites: ED 315 . FA, intermittently.
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ED 358 - Methods & Curriculum: Cross Categorical (4) The selection of appropriate teaching methods and materials applicable for teaching children with cross-categorical special education identification in a public setting will be the focus of this course. Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and methods for adapting curricular materials will also be studied. A 45-hour field-based experience is required. Prerequisites: ED 341 and ED 353 . SP, intermittently.
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ED 361 - Language Acquisition & Development (3) Exploration of language problems, both oral and written, associated with children with disabilities, indications for referral, and educational techniques. Field-based assignment required. Prerequisite: ED 235 . Prerequisite or Corequisite: ED 343 . FA, intermittently.
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ED 363 - Educational Assessment (3) An analysis and study of selected topics pertinent to the assessment of educational functioning. Emphasis will be on diagnostic assessment, both formal and informal, to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of learning problems occurring in special education settings or with children needing individualized programming in general education classrooms. Candidates will administer, score, and interpret several of the currently used assessment instruments in addition to data collection utilized in the MTSS model. Fee required. Field-based assignment required. SP, intermittently.
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ED 364 - Consultation, Collaboration & Family Engagement: Special Education (1) Exploration of methods to be used in conferencing situations with an emphasis on working with parents in the development of an I.E.P. Interpreting progress, discussions of various assessments including state requirements. Emphasis on developing relationships with parents and families of exceptional children to increase student learning. FA, intermittently.
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ED 367 - Transition/Career Education (2) Exploration of methods for helping children with exceptionalities successfully make the transition from school to employment with emphasis on appropriate transition goals and objectives. Legal and ethical considerations are explored. Prerequisite: ED 235 . FA, intermittently.
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ED 370 - Assessment & Remediation of Reading Problems (3) This course explores the diagnostic and reflective teaching of reading. Emphasis is on assessment and instruction that appropriately supports children at various stages of reading development. Prerequisites: ED 315 , and ED 341 . Corequisite: ED 386 . FA.
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ED 375 - Reading Strategies & Interventions in the Content Areas (3) Candidates will learn strategies for teaching reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the content areas. Methods of teaching effective comprehensive vocabulary and study skills will be presented. Candidates will practice techniques for adapting materials and supporting challenged readers. Field-based assignment required. Prerequisite or corequisite: ED 315 . SP.
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ED 376 - Reading Strategies & Interventions in the Content Areas II (3) Candidates will learn strategies for teaching reading, writing, speaking and listening in the content areas. Blue prints to develop effective lessons for teaching comprehension, vocabulary, and study skills will be presented. Candidates will practice techniques for adapting materials and dealing with challenged readers. Prerequisite: ED 375 . SP.
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ED 377 - Adolescent Literature (3) Study of adolescent literature, how to analyze and engage students, and ways to incorporate literature and promote reader-response in middle school and secondary classrooms. Primarily for middle school and secondary English education candidates but open to other education students. FA, intermittently.
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