Courses

This course is designed to equip future teachers with the fundamental knowledge of under-standing culture and teaching children from diverse backgrounds. A field component totaling 10 hours is required.

The study of educational psychology concepts through examination of learning and teaching processes, with the goal of applying this knowledge to enhance the learning of all students in a variety of educational settings and contexts. Successful completion of 10 hours of field experience is required. This course prepares students for transfer to complete a Bachelor’s of Education degree in Elementary or Middle Grades Education. Students interested in B.S.Ed.

Prepares child care providers and paraprofessionals with knowledge and skills for screening and assessing purposes; and explores resources, service providers, and agencies that may assist the child and families in educational or natural settings. Examines adaptations, accommodations, and modifications to environments; reviews the referral process; implements inclusion and modifies instruction to accommodate the child with special needs.

This course is designed to introduce advanced students to experimental, non-traditional, and alternative photographic and motion picture processes. Students will produce photographic series, time-based works, and other forms of art such as installations, 3-D objects, and projections. Projects will utilize an array of analogue and digital technologies in their production.

Introduces materials identification, estimation, and installation procedures for exterior finishes and roof covering, including window and door installation. Topics include: doors and windows, siding trim, roofing types, materials identification, materials estimation, and installation procedures.

Presents practices common in the welding and metal fabrication industry. Topics include: metal fabrication safety and health practices and metal fabrication procedures.

Survey of cross-cultural similarities and differences from a global, anthropological perspective. The course features dramatic and unique film footage, embracing cultures from all continents, highlighting major lifestyles, and illustrating human adaptations to a variety of environments. The course also explores the ways in which North American culture fits into the broad range of human possibilities.

Provides experience necessary for professional development and completion of requirements for state licensure. Emphasis will be placed on the display of professional conduct and positive attitudes. The requirements for this course may be met in a laboratory setting or in a combination of a laboratory setting and an approved internship facility.

A research project carried out under the guidance of a faculty member. Discussion of research areas with the faculty and preliminary work involving literature searching and planning should be completed before the senior year. Both a formal oral and written report of the results of the research must be presented to the faculty of the Department of Chemistry. ACS track students cannot use this as a Chemistry elective. Non-ACS track students can use up to 3 credit hours as a Chemistry elective.

Research or other work related to student's independent project. This is a 1-3 hour course repeatable up to six hours.