Apr 25, 2024  
2015-2016 Graduate Bulletin 
    
2015-2016 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses of Instruction


Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by subject prefix. Each course description begins with a subject prefix followed by a three-digit course number and the course title. If a course includes laboratory or other special activities, that information is contained in the course description. Prerequisites and co-requisites are also listed. A prerequisite is a course, experience, or other required preparation that must be completed before the student will be permitted to enroll in the course. A co-requisite is a course, experience, or other preparation that must be completed at the same time that the student is enrolled in the listed course.

Graduate-level courses are numbered 500 and above.

Please note, when searching courses by “Code or Number”, an asterisk (*) can be used to return mass results. For instance, a “Code or Number” search of ” 5* ” can be entered, returning all 500 or graduate-level courses.

 

Accounting

  
  • AC 522 - Current Issues in Accounting


    3 credit hours
    Students will examine the continuing evolution of accounting practices with a focus on current regulatory reporting requirements, an understanding of global reporting issues, and the use of accounting information by investors and corporate management. Admission to the M.B.A. program required.
  
  • AC 525 - Not-for-Profit Accounting


    3 credit hours
    Special feature of budgetary and fund accounting as applied to municipalities, other government units, and institutions, such as hospitals and schools. Acceptance into the BBA/MBA program (Professional Accounting Path) required. Prerequisite(s): AC 222.
  
  • AC 527 - Income Tax II


    3 credit hours
    Federal income-tax principles and concepts as they apply to partnerships, corporations, estates, trusts, and gifts. Acceptance into the BBA/MBA program (Professional Accounting Path) required. Prerequisite(s): AC 421.
  
  • AC 528 - Auditing II


    3 credit hours
    Procedural aspects of auditing, including internal control evaluation, audit program design, variable sampling, and EDP auditing. A case study that reinforces these topics is used, and emphasis is placed on auditing with the microcomputer. Includes an introduction to both transaction-cycle and balance-sheet audits. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the B.B.A./M.B.A. (Professional Accounting Program) and AC 423.
  
  • AC 581 - Professional Accountancy Certification


    3 credit hours
    A preparatory course for professional accountancy certification exam.  Detailed study of topics and procedures related to professional accountancy certification. Senior standing and permission of instructor required. (Cross-listed with AC 481.)

Art

  
  • ART 500 - Advanced Graphic Design: Studio


    3 credit hours
    Tools, methods, and processes of graphic design. A foundation for technical and creative process of graphic design with an emphasis on computer methods. Course continues the development of skills utilizing the Adobe® Creative® Suite.
  
  • ART 502 - History of Italian Renaissance Art


    3 credit hours
    History of painting, sculpture, and architecture produced in Italy from the early to high Renaissance.
  
  • ART 503 - Contemporary Art


    3 credit hours
    Survey of production, theory, and criticism of contemporary art.
  
  • ART 506 - History of Photography


    3 credit hours
    Survey of the history of photography and contemporary criticism.
  
  • ART 508 - Directed Research in Art History


    3 credit hours
    Reading and research under direction and supervision of appropriate art-history faculty. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  
  • ART 510 - Mixed Media


    3 credit hours
    Exploration of different mediums, techniques, and experimental processes for alternative art forms.
  
  • ART 514 - Graduate Drawing: Materials and Concepts


    3 credit hours
    Traditional and alternative technical and conceptual problems in drawing, with emphasis on individual, creative approaches to the assignments, extensive planning and development, technical proficiency in execution, and thoughtful, articulate, critical evaluation.
  
  • ART 515 - Film Art and Theory


    3 credit hours
    Exploration of film and film theory; examines how form and style shape content in narrative film.
  
  • ART 516 - Graduate Drawing: Color


    3 credit hours
    Illustrative and narrative drawing with emphasis on color media. Includes compositional study from life and photographic resource material.
  
  • ART 524 - Graduate Ceramics I


    3 credit hours
    Introduction to ceramic processes and techniques. Includes hand building, wheel-throwing, kilns and glazes. Emphasis on creative use of clay.
  
  • ART 525 - Graduate Ceramics II


    3 credit hours
    Advanced study in ceramics, directed and independent study in varied processes and techniques.
  
  • ART 526 - Special Topics in Studio


    3 credit hours
    Studio processes and topics offered on occasion to provide opportunities for students to work in areas not included in the regular curriculum.
  
  • ART 528 - Graduate Painting: Materials and Techniques


    3 credit hours
    Exploration of a variety of different techniques, including historical and contemporary methods as well as alternative painting surfaces and materials.
  
  • ART 529 - Graduate Painting: Narrative


    3 credit hours
    Exploration of narrative, symbol, and metaphor as subjects in painting.
  
  • ART 530 - Graduate Printmaking I


    3 credit hours
    Introduction to graduate printmaking involving the production of a mature body of work using specific print processes and materials determined in consultation with the instructor. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  
  • ART 531 - Graduate Printmaking II


    3 credit hours
    Advanced study in graduate printmaking involving directed and independent study with varied processes and techniques. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  
  • ART 551 - Art for Elementary and Secondary Education (P-12)


    3 credit hours
    Introduction to theory and methods of teaching art in elementary and secondary schools. Includes studio experiences, art education theory and philosophy, and research in curriculum planning.
  
  • ART 561 - Large Format Digital Printing


    3 credit hours
    Exploration of the aesthetic possibilities of digital imaging and various approaches to creative multimedia printing using multiple modes of print production and dissemination.
  
  • ART 570 - Graduate Sculpture: Metal Casting


    3 credit hours
    Tools, materials, and processes used in the production of cast-metal sculpture; includes mold making and the casting of bronze and aluminum.
  
  • ART 571 - Graduate Sculpture: Stone Carving


    3 credit hours
    Tools, materials, and processes used in the production of stone carving.
  
  • ART 576 - Sculpture: Sheet-Metal Fabrication


    3 credit hours
    Tools, materials, and processes used in the production of steel sculptures.
  
  • ART 580 - Performance and Installation Art


    3 credit hours
    Students create individual and group performances and installations. Major artists and trends in performance and installation art are studied and discussed.
  
  • ART 585 - Graduate Photography I


    3 credit hours
    Introduction to graduate photography involving the production of a body of work using specific processes and materials determined in consultation with the instructor. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • ART 586 - Graduate Photography II Processes


    3 credit hours
    Advanced study in graduate photography involving directed and independent work in varied processes and techniques. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • ART 592 - Graduate Portfolio


    3 credit hours
    Development of a specific body of advanced studio work to demonstrate mature and independent approach to studio art. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • ART 651 - Advanced Computer Graphics: Rotating Topic


    3 credit hours
    Application of design principles emphasizing advanced computer software and media. Topic rotates among the three industry standards, Adobe Illustrator®, Adobe Photoshop ®, and QuarkXPress™. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

Biology

  
  • BIO 500 - Basic Principles of Genetics


    3 credit hours
    Three lectures. Basic principles of inheritance, with emphasis on common human syndromes, Mendelian genetics, pedigree analysis, inheritance of sex, chromosomal aberrations, blood factors, metabolic errors, gene structure, population genetics and genetic counseling. Students may not receive credit for both this course and BIO 530 .
  
  • BIO 510 - Histology


    4 credit hours
    Two lectures. Two two-hour labs. Tissues, organs, and preparation of tissues for microscopic study.
  
  • BIO 520 - Parasitology


    4 credit hours
    Three lectures. One three-hour laboratory period. Protozoa, flatworms, roundworms, and arthropods. Fall semester, odd-numbered years.
  
  • BIO 530 - Genetics


    4 credit hours
    Three lectures. One two-hour lab. Mechanisms of inheritance within plants, animals and humans with emphasis on molecular genetics and gene structure as well as classical Mendelian genetics. May not receive credit for this course and BIO 500 .
  
  • BIO 535 - Developmental Biology


    4 credit hours
    Three lectures. One three-hour lab. A study of the development of vertebrates, with special emphasis on human development. Molecular, morphological, and clinical aspects of the development of all major organ systems will be explored. Students who have received credit for BIO 430 may not receive credit for BIO 535. Prerequisite(s): BIO 341 or consent of instructor.
  
  • BIO 540 - Evolution


    3 credit hours
    Three lectures. Organic evolution, the process and its products.
  
  • BIO 545 - Laboratory Instruction in Biology


    Credit, 1-6 hours (maximum 3 credit hours per semester)
    This course provides a comprehensive study of high school biology laboratory instruction. Through participation in lab preparation and instruction with the Alabama Science in Motion program, as well as independent study and projects, students will address practical applications of the lab experience including safety issues, facilities, equipment, techniques, and education goals. Special emphasis will be placed on the development of lab activities that encourage an inquiry approach to learning. Pending scheduling, lab observation and/or instruction with the ASIM Specialist at a participating school may be required. Consent of instructor and acceptance into a graduate program in secondary education.
  
  • BIO 549 - Introduction to Human Physiology


    3 credit hours
    Three lectures. Physiology of humans. Study of the mechanisms and processes involved in biological function from cellular to organismal levels, emphasizing their roles in regulation of homeostasis.
  
  • BIO 550 - Current Topics in Biology


    3 credit hours
    Current topics in biology with emphasis on presentation and associated teaching and laboratory methods, materials, and evaluation techniques. A minimum of a graduate minor in biology and consent of instructor required.
  
  • BIO 551 - Current Topics in Cell Biology


    3 credit hours
    This course is targeted for graduate students in education, and is intended to make these individuals more aware of current topics in cell biology. The course content includes discussions of the biochemistry of energy generation in a cell, cell structures and functions, and certain specialized cell types.
  
  • BIO 552 - Introductory Biology Instrumentation


    1-3 credit hours
    This course is designed to acquaint high school biology teachers with the equipment and lab activities available through the Alabama Science in Motion biology program. It is taught in conjunction with the ASIM Biology Summer Institute. Instruction will include the theory and principles of the equipment available through the program, as well as its practical applications. Lab activities identified as Year 1 labs will be the focus for the introductory course. Special emphasis will be placed on the incorporation of inquiry techniques into laboratory instruction. Consent of instructor, acceptance into the ASIM Year 1 program, and acceptance into a graduate program in secondary science education.
  
  • BIO 554 - Advanced Biology Instrumentation


    1-3 credit hours
    This course is designed to provide a more in-depth view of the equipment available through the Alabama Science in Motion biology program, as well as more advanced lab activities that utilize this equipment. It is taught in conjunction with the ASIM Biology Summer Institute. In addition to the focus on lab activities identified as Year 2 labs, the advanced course will provide additional instruction on troubleshooting equipment operation. Special emphasis will be placed on the incorporation of inquiry techniques into laboratory instruction. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor, BIO 552  and/or acceptance into the ASIM Year 2 program, and acceptance into a graduate program in secondary science education.
  
  • BIO 555 - Histological Technique


    4 credit hours
    Laboratory methods of fixation, embedding, sectioning, staining, and mounting of tissues of vertebrate and invertebrate animals. Prerequisite(s): Twelve hours of biology or consent of instructor.
  
  • BIO 560 - Field Botany


    4 credit hours
    Two lectures. One four-hour lab. Taxonomy and ecology of higher plants in Alabama.
  
  • BIO 570 - Vertebrate Field Zoology


    4 credit hours
    Two lectures. One four-hour lab. Biology of vertebrates including collection, preservation and identification.
  
  • BIO 571 - Plant Physiology


    4 credit hours
    Two lectures. One four-hour lab. Basic principles of plant physiology with emphasis on metabolic processes and the role of auxins in plant growth.
  
  • BIO 572 - Animal Physiology


    4 credit hours
    Three lectures. One three-hour lab. Physiological processes of cells and organs, including modern research techniques and laboratory animal surgery.
  
  • BIO 575 - Special Topics in Marine Biology


    1-4 credit hours
    Graduate-level marine biology courses offered at Dauphin Island Sea Lab. See the UM DISL liaison for more information. Prerequisite(s): At least 8 hours of majors-level undergraduate and/or graduate biology courses. Individual courses may have additional and/or specific prerequisites.
  
  • BIO 580 - Special Problems in Biology


    1-4 credit hours
    Individual research problems completed under the direction of staff.

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 520 - Inorganic Chemistry


    3 credit hours
    A modern approach to the fundamental concept of inorganic chemistry, encompassing topics such as bonding theories, coordination compounds, atomic structure, reactions in non-aqueous systems, bond energies, trends within the periodic table, and techniques. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • CHEM 535 - Instrumental Methods in Analysis


    4 credit hours
    A study of chemical principles and instrumental techniques of analytical chemistry. The laboratory is designed to illustrate the use of instruments in both routine analytical and research applications.
  
  • CHEM 540 - Laboratory Instruction in Chemistry


    1-3 credit hours
    This course provides a comprehensive study of high school chemistry laboratory instruction. Through participation in lab preparation and instruction with the Alabama Science in Motion program, as well as independent study and projects, students will address practical applications of the lab experience including safety issues, facilities, equipment, techniques, and education goals. Special emphasis will be placed on the development of lab activities that encourage an inquiry approach to learning. Pending scheduling, lab observation and/or instruction with the ASIM Specialist at a participating school may be required. Course may be repeated for credit for up to a total of 6 hours. Consent of instructor and acceptance into a graduate program in secondary science education.
  
  • CHEM 545 - Special Topics in Chemistry


    3 credit hours
    A discussion of recent advances in theory, instrumentation, or techniques in analytical, inorganic, or physical chemistry. Topics vary. Course may be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 222 or consent of instructor.
  
  • CHEM 550 - Introductory Chemistry Instrumentation


    1-3 credit hours
    This course is designed to acquaint high school chemistry teachers with the equipment and lab activities available through the Alabama Science in Motion chemistry program. It is taught in conjunction with the ASIM Chemistry Summer Institute. Instruction will include the theory and principles of the equipment available through the program, as well as its practical applications. Lab activities identified as Year 1 labs will be the focus for the introductory course. Special emphasis will be placed on the incorporation of inquiry techniques into laboratory instruction. Consent of instructor, acceptance into the ASIM Year 1 program, and acceptance into a graduate program in secondary science education.
  
  • CHEM 552 - Advanced Chemistry Instrumentation


    1-3 credit hours
    This course is designed to provide a more in-depth view of the equipment available through the Alabama Science in Motion chemistry program, as well as more-advanced lab activities that utilize this equipment. It is taught in conjunction with the ASIM Chemistry Summer Institute. In addition to the focus on lab activities identified as Year 2 labs, the advanced course will provide additional instruction on troubleshooting equipment operation. Special emphasis will be placed on the incorporation of inquiry techniques into laboratory instruction. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor, CHEM 550  and/or acceptance into the ASIM Year 2 program, and acceptance into a graduate program in secondary science education.
  
  • CHEM 565 - Chemical Calculations


    3 credit hours
    Fundamental calculations involving a broad spectrum of chemical principles.
  
  • CHEM 580 - Special Projects in Chemistry


    1-6 credit hours
    Individual projects that may include literature survey, project design, data acquisition, and data interpretation. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • CHEM 581 - Chemistry in the Community


    3 credit hours
    Study of chemistry in the context of applying chemistry to society. Environmental issues such as water and contaminants, chemical resources, air quality, waste disposal and nuclear chemistry will be discussed.

Communication Science and Disorders

  
  • CSD 500 - Thesis


    1-2 credit hours
    Elective master’s thesis for graduate SLP or AUD students, representing a formal research project involving normal or disordered aspects of speech, language, or hearing in children or adults. Selected with permission of the graduate adviser.
  
  • CSD 501 - Neuroscience for Speech, Language, and Hearing


    3 credit hours
    This course introduces the study of brain structure and function and how principles of neuroplasticity relate to human behavior in the areas of speech, language, hearing, cognition, and swallowing.
  
  • CSD 502 - Research in Speech-Language Pathology


    3 credit hours
    Explores fundamentals of research design critical to both evaluating and conducting research within the field of speech-language pathology.
  
  • CSD 511 - Language Development and Disorders: Birth to Five


    3 credit hours
    A review of language development and a study of assessment, analysis, and intervention of language disorders in children ages birth-five. Issues of emergent literacy will be included.
  
  • CSD 512 - School Age Language and Literacy


    3 credit hours
    An exploration of language and literacy assessment and intervention practices in the school-age population. Emphasis on special education laws with an introduction to Alabama Department of Education curriculum standards for grades K-12. Behavior plans and individualized education programs according to state and federal regulations will be written.
  
  • CSD 514 - Professional Issues


    1 credit hour
    This seminar will cover issues of relevance to professional practice including the code of ethics, praxis review, certification and licensure, professional organizations, counseling strategies, and supervision.
  
  • CSD 530 - Introduction to Dysphagia


    3 credit hours
    The study of the normal and abnormal neurological/physiological components of swallowing and related disorders. Special emphasis is given to the diagnosis and treatment of swallowing problems in the pediatric and adult population. Includes a lab component, which will be taught by outside guest lecturers or a UM instructor. Prerequisite(s): CSD 501  or equivalent.
  
  • CSD 534 - Motor Speech Disorders


    3 credit hours
    Motor speech disorders, the etiology of the disorders, and the diagnostic and treatment associated with various types of motor speech disorders. Portions of the course will relate to medical terminology and counseling related to persons with these specific disorders.
  
  • CSD 539 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication


    2 credit hours
    Principles and guidelines governing the use and implementation of an AAC system. A practical “hands on” approach to using and creating systems that meet the needs of AAC users and their families. Focus on assessment, intervention, current issues and trends, including a transdisciplinary approach to assessment and intervention.
  
  • CSD 540 - Acquired Cognitive-Communicative Disorders in Adults


    3 credit hours
    This course addresses the study of cognitive-communicative disorders in adults, including evaluation techniques and evidence-based treatment strategies, specifically related to dementia, acquired brain injury, and right-hemisphere syndrome.
  
  • CSD 542 - Seminar in Cleft Palate and Syndromes


    2 credit hours
    A study of etiology, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment associated with cleft lip and palate and syndromes.
  
  • CSD 543 - Seminar in Stuttering


    3 credit hours
    A study of the nature of stuttering, with emphasis on a survey of a number of theories on the causes and symptomatology of stuttering and associated intervention strategies.
  
  • CSD 545 - Seminar in Voice Disorders


    3 credit hours
    A study of the etiology, physiology, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of functional and organic voice disorders.
  
  • CSD 546 - Seminar in Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Disorders


    3 credit hours
    This seminar will focus on aphasia and the myriad of characteristics associated with this disorder. Neurological constructs and neuroplastic changes associated with evidence-based treatment strategies and diagnostic principles will be addressed.
  
  • CSD 547 - Speech Sound Disorders


    3 credit hours
    A study of phonological theory, normal phonological development, and the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of speech sound disorders in children.
  
  • CSD 548 - Seminar in Communicative Disorders


    1-2 credit hours
    A variable content course focusing on special problems or current issues in communicative disorders.
  
  • CSD 549 - Principles of Assessment and Diagnosis


    2 credit hours
    Content will focus on traditional approaches and current techniques of assessment and diagnosis.
  
  • CSD 579 - Advanced Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology


    1-9 credit hours
    Supervised clinical practice, including diagnostic and treatment procedures with children and adults exhibiting a variety of communicative disorders. Students will work in the Speech and Hearing Center and in one or more of the off-campus externship facilities with which the University has a contractual agreement.

Communication Studies

  
  • COMS 531 - Directed Studies in Communication Studies


    3 credit hours
    Special offerings on a communication-studies topic at the graduate level. Focus toward educators at high school level. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

Economics

  
  • EC 532 - Managerial Economics


    3 credit hours
    This course examines economic concepts and analysis as used in managerial decision-making with emphasis on demand theory, market structure, government, economic efficiency, and policy. Selected readings will be assigned, reviewed, and discussed to develop conceptual insights. Case studies, exercises, presentations, and team projects are used to develop skills and synthesize course concepts. Admission to the M.B.A. program.

Education

  
  • ED 501 - Introduction to Teaching


    1 credit hour
    Observations and case-study analysis will provide students with a pedagogical foundation on which to build a personal philosophy of education. Prerequisite(s): ED 527 .
  
  • ED 502 - Secondary Students as Learners


    1-2 credit hours
    The COE conceptual framework theme, “Educator as Developing Professional,” is a major organizer for this course in that secondary candidates will be encouraged to explore various foundations for beginning a career in teaching and for committing to anticipated growth and development to span the entire career.
  
  • ED 503 - Power, Politics, and Change


    2 credit hours
    This course will introduce graduate students to how educational policy is made for American schools and the effect of policies on classroom teaching. The emphasis of the course is on the complex interrelationship between politicians, private foundations and think tanks, teachers’ unions, special-interest groups, educational researchers, school administrators, boards of education, courts, and classroom teachers. Co-requisite(s): ED 504  and 506 .
  
  • ED 504 - Innovative Instructional Design


    2 credit hours
    This course will introduce graduate students to the evolution of the standards movement in the early 21st century and its strong political force in today’s schooling. The emphasis of the course is on using innovative instructional designs (i.e., multiple intelligences, learning styles, differentiation, cooperative learning, interdisciplinary learning, problem-based learning, mentoring service learning, etc.) within a climate of high-stakes standards-based curricular accountability. Co-requisite(s): ED 503  and 506 .
  
  • ED 506 - Reaching Every Learner


    2 credit hours
    This course will introduce graduate students to the historical impact of culture, ethnicity, language, socioeconomic background, gender, ability, and interest levels on student learning. An emphasis on the course is on the examination of personal and professional biases, experiences, values, and beliefs, and the impact of these things on a teacher’s ability to reach students from diverse backgrounds. Co-requisite(s): ED 503  and 504 .
  
  • ED 511 - Advanced Studies in Teaching Reading


    3 credit hours
    Understanding reading difficulties, practical experiences in diagnosing reading difficulties, a study of corrective treatment, and the ability to develop and implement a directed reading lesson. Guided laboratory experiences with children who exhibit reading limitations that can be aided by the regular classroom teacher. Co-requisite(s): ED 546 . (Cross-listed with ED 411.)
  
  • ED 514 - Creative Arts for the Classroom Teacher


    3 credit hours
    Development of creative thinking processes for instructional planning for teaching and for the development of such processes in students. Consideration to the total school program with special emphasis on creative arts and the improvement of thinking skills, such as perceiving, imagining, analyzing, predicting, judging, elaborating and evaluating. (Summers only).
  
  • ED 516 - Emerging Literacy in the Classroom


    3 credit hours
    Understanding and teaching of beginning literacy in primary grades. Theory, methods, materials, along with assessment alternatives.
  
  • ED 517 - Teaching Writing in Today’s Classrooms


    3 credit hours
    Written language development in students and their teachers. Investigation of writing as a process, strategies for managing a writing process classroom, and assessment procedures. Practical applications of the writing process, including educating parents, administrators, and other classroom teachers. Strategies to expand students’ development in spelling and grammar.
  
  • ED 518 - Classroom Management


    2 credit hours
    Provides an opportunity to review, research, and analyze various classroom environments and disciplinary styles. Students will develop basic human-relations skills and communicate an understanding of their role in the classroom.
  
  • ED 525 - Assessment and Planning for Reading Instruction


    3 credit hours
    Develops educator’s expertise in choosing, administering, and interpreting a variety of formal and informal assessments approved by the Alabama Reading Initiative. Emphasis will be on the use of assessments in program review and planning at all levels.
  
  • ED 527 - Technology-Based Instructional Strategies


    3 credit hours
    This course discusses web-based applications, software, and hardware used in educational settings, as well as instructional strategies to help pre-service teachers begin to understand the link between classroom instruction and technology. (Cross-listed with ED 427.)
  
  • ED 528 - Innovative Instructional Technology


    3 credit hours
    This course explores current educational technologies and how they can be used to enhance instruction and learning, including practical integration strategies that emphasize the development of technology-based, active, and student-centered teaching and learning. Consent of instructor.
  
  • ED 529 - Survey of Instructional Technology Leadership


    3 credit hours
    This course is designed to develop broad knowledge and understanding of the effective integration of instructional technology in schools or other educational/training environments with an emphasis placed on current research and trends, state and national standards, and widely accepted practices in the application and administration of instructional technology.
  
  • ED 530 - Language and Literacy Development


    3 credit hours
    Study of language development and how it influences learning and literacy development.
  
  • ED 532 - Content Area Literacy


    3 credit hours
    Comprehension and study skill development in concept subjects and the materials and technology that support that development.
  
  • ED 533 - English Language Learners in Today’s Classrooms


    3 credit hours
    This course deals with issues related to curriculum and instruction of second-language learners in P-12 classrooms.
  
  • ED 535 - Teaching Art at the Secondary Level


    1 credit hour
    A capstone experience in teacher preparation that includes the opportunity to reflect, apply, and integrate various program components to demonstrate synthesis of skills and knowledge. Includes field-based methods with certified teacher in students’ teaching field.
  
  • ED 536 - Teaching English/Language Arts at the Secondary Level


    1 credit hour
    A capstone experience in teacher preparation that includes the opportunity to reflect, apply, and integrate various program components to demonstrate synthesis of skills and knowledge. Includes field-based methods with certified teacher in students’ teaching field.
  
  • ED 537 - Teaching General Science at the Secondary Level


    1 credit hour
    A capstone experience in teacher preparation that includes the opportunity to reflect, apply, and integrate various program components to demonstrate synthesis of skills and knowledge. Includes field-based methods with certified teacher in students’ teaching field.
  
  • ED 538 - Teaching Math at the Secondary Level


    1 credit hour
    A capstone experience in teacher preparation that includes the opportunity to reflect, apply, and integrate various program components to demonstrate synthesis of skills and knowledge. Includes field-based methods with certified teacher in students’ teaching field.
 

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