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CRMJ 490 - Senior Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Students in this team-taught course complete a mini-research project (individual or team-based depending on the type of research being conducted) for each of the four interrelated topics, and practice multiple ways of conducting research and answering questions. The unifying theme is the integration of knowledge. Students approach problems from different disciplinary perspectives, solve them in differentiated ways, and demonstrate how the knowledge they have gained in their major courses can be applied in multiple and diverse settings.
Prerequisite: CRMJ 240 or POLS 240
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CRMJ 491 - Student/Faculty Collaborative Research in Criminal Justice
Credit Hours: 3
Students work directly with a faculty member on a professional project that will result in a product that engages with the professional community. The final project/paper will list both the faculty member and the student(s) as co-authors.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission only
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CVSC 231 - Conservation Science Discussion
Credit Hours: 1
Presentation and discussion of important conservation issues in conservation science.
Note: Conservation science majors must take this course or CVSC 431 at least once.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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CVSC 331 - Conservation Biology
Credit Hours: 4
Provides an in-depth examination of the major issues and challenges that define Conservation Science. The course places a great deal of emphasis on exploring the role and limitations of science in addressing contemporary conservation problems.
Note: The course design includes lecture, laboratory, and field trips.
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CVSC 431 - Topics in Conservation Science
Credit Hours: 1
Seminar course that uses readings from recently published articles and focused discussion to explore important conservation issues.
Note: Conservation science majors must take this course or CVSC 231 at least once.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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CVSC 437 - Conservation Science Research Seminar I
Credit Hours: 3
Involves a discussion of a series of scientific papers covering a conservation topic. In addition, students search the biological literature related to the topic, prepare two literature reviews, and submit a scholarly research proposal at the end of the semester.
Prerequisite: CVSC 331 or permission of instructor
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CVSC 438 - Conservation Science Research Seminar II
Credit Hours: 2
Involves field, laboratory, or library research on a conservation problem.
Prerequisite: CVSC 437
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CVSC 439 - Conservation Science Research Seminar III
Credit Hours: 2
Involves field, laboratory, or library research on a conservation problem.
Prerequisite: CVSC 438
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DMD 101 - Digital Media Design Practicum
Credit Hours: 1
Provides laboratory or workshop experiences in digital media design.
Restrictions: maximum of two DMD practica hours per year. Does not count toward the requirement of the DMD major.
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DMD 201 - Digital Media Design Practicum
Credit Hours: 1
Provides laboratory or workshop experiences in digital media design.
Restrictions: maximum of two DMD practica hours per year. Does not count toward the requirement of the DMD major.
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DMD 301 - Digital Media Design Practicum
Credit Hours: 1
Provides laboratory or workshop experiences in digital media design.
Restrictions: maximum of two DMD practica hours per year. Does not count toward the requirement of the DMD major.
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DMD 395 - Topics in Digital Media Design
Credit Hours: 3
Provides the opportunity for upper level students to study advanced areas in digital media not offered as formal courses. Such topics could include, but are not limited to, dynamic website design, web 2.0 applications, and game design.
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DMD 398 - Directed Design Project
Credit Hours: 3
Gives students the opportunity to propose, plan and execute a client-based project in design. Projects can include, but are not limited to, graphic and logo design, website design and implementation, or interactive applications. The classroom component covers workplace communication, negotiation of expectations and deadlines, and evaluation of outcomes. The workplace component includes client meetings and in-studio work hours.
Prerequisite: MEDIA 300 , ART 170 , or permission of the instructor.
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DMD 399 - Internship
Credit Hours: 3
Involves a supervised experience in the student’s major. The program is closely supervised by faculty members and an on-site director. Credit in 399 counts as 3 of the 16 internship hours which may be applied to graduation requirements. Graded S/U.
Prerequisite: Junior standing, 2.5 GPA and instructor permission.
Cross Listed As: JOURN 399 , MEDIA 399 , PBRL 399 .
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DMD 400 - Principles of Interactive Design
Credit Hours: 3
Provides a survey of research literature surrounding the emergent concept of interactivity in mediated environments. Students develop awareness of the opportunities and complexities that interactive potential can add to traditional media designs. Emphasis is placed on identifying and meeting the needs of the end-user when developing interactive experiences. Students have the opportunity to use multimedia software applications to present their designs.
Prerequisite: MEDIA 300
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DMD 401 - Digital Media Design Practicum
Credit Hours: 1
Provides laboratory or workshop experiences in digital media design.
Restrictions: maximum of two DMD practica hours per year. Does not count toward the requirement of the DMD major
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DMD 495 - Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Exposes students to an intensive study in a selected area of emphasis. The first four weeks are devoted to the development of a project prospectus. The remainder of the semester is given to independent study under the guidance of an appropriate instructor.
Prerequisite: DMD 400
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ECON 215 - Principles of Microeconomics
Credit Hours: 3
Concentrates attention on the determination of prices for goods and factors of production.
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ECON 216 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Credit Hours: 3
Presents a general description of the American economy and the theory of income determination and income fluctuations.
Prerequisite: ECON 215
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ECON 311 - Money and Banking
Credit Hours: 3
Examines the role of money in the economy, the instruments of monetary and fiscal policy, and the techniques of commercial banking, the Federal Reserve System, interest rates and institutions affecting the money market.
Prerequisite: ECON 215 , ECON 216
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ECON 314 - Public Finance
Credit Hours: 3
Surveys government income, expenditures, and transfer payments at the local, state, and national levels. Particular attention is given to fiscal policy, problems of taxation and incentives, and principles of debt management.
Prerequisite: ECON 215 , ECON 216 or permission of instructor
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ECON 333 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
Credit Hours: 3
Develops the methodology of economics and uses this to provide explanations about pricing of commodities and employment of factor services under conditions of full employment.
Prerequisite: ECON 215 , ECON 216
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ECON 334 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
Credit Hours: 3
Examines the relationships among the aggregate markets for commodities, money, bonds, and labor. Emphasis is placed on analytical explanations for the determination of national income, output, employment, interest rates, and the price level.
Prerequisite: ECON 215 , ECON 216
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ECON 361 - International Trade
Credit Hours: 3
Examines the reasons for and gains from trade among nations, as well as the impact of trade restrictions.
Prerequisite: ECON 215 , ECON 216 , or permission of instructor
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ECON 362 - International Finance
Credit Hours: 3
Examines monetary exchange rates, the balance of payments, capital flows, and the impact of international activity on domestic economies.
Prerequisite: ECON 215 , ECON 216 , or permission of instructor
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ECON 411 - Topics in Economics
Credit Hours: 3
Provides the advanced student an opportunity to study selected topics in economic theory.
Prerequisite: ECON 215 , ECON 216
Repeatability: The course may be repeated as the subject matter changes.
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ECON 423 - Contemporary Issues
Credit Hours: 3
Covers current issues in macroeconomic or microeconomic policy, with emphasis changing with each offering. Students are given the opportunity to explore applications of basic economic theory and models to help understand such issues as monetary policy, the role of the Federal Reserve, tax policy, unemployment, social security, and Medicare reform. A specific list of subjects to be covered will be made available with each course listing.
Prerequisite: ECON 215 , ECON 216
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ECON 425 - Econometrics
Credit Hours: 3
Involves the empirical testing of economic hypotheses using, primarily, linear regression. The results can be used to determine how closely theory corresponds to observed behavior, to investigate which theories best explain behavior and to forecast what future conditions may produce. This course is designed to introduce students to basic econometric techniques. Possible remedies to the most frequently encountered problems are also discussed.
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C in BUSI 325
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ECON 435 - Government and Business
Credit Hours: 3
Considers the role of government in the American economy and examines contemporary governmental policies toward the private sector of the economy from both a legal and an economic viewpoint. The main topics are the enforcement of anti-trust in the unregulated sector and the improved regulation of industries subject to government controls.
Prerequisite: ECON 215 , ECON 216 , or permission of instructor
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ECON 495 - Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Enables the student to pursue an approved research project in economic theory.
Prerequisite: ECON 333
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EDUC 101 - Observe and Reflect Practicum
Credit Hours: 1
This is a clinical field experience course required for teacher education licensure. Students will work with a partner school to explore the structure and organization of local school agencies, observe the creation and importance of school culture and climate, discuss the roles and responsibilities of various individuals reporting to the school each day, and participate in curricular and extracurricular activities designated by the partner site. A valid background check is required.
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EDUC 110 - Introduction to Education
Credit Hours: 1
This course studies the purposes and practices of education, helping students determine whether they wish to become professional teachers. Topics include history of education, careers in education, motivation and discipline, analysis of teacher behavior, organization and goals of schools, the teacher, and the law.
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EDUC 112 - Educational Implications of Diversity
Credit Hours: 3
Presents a picture of the increasing diversity found within educational institutions and the implications it has for educators in developing both policy and practice.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: EDUC 110 , or child and family studies major, or MUSC 181 .
Note: Required field experience: 12 hours of observation and 10 hours of tutoring.
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EDUC 201 - Observe, Assist, Tutor, and Remediate Practicum
Credit Hours: 1
This is a clinical field experience course required for teacher education licensure. Students will work with a partner school to observe instruction in a variety of contexts and grouping patterns. Students will have the opportunity to work with students with a variety of ability levels and subject areas. Students are expected to observe and apply concepts from education coursework to assist the teacher, tutor, and remediate students as directed by the field teacher(s)
Prerequisite: EDUC 101
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EDUC 211 - Individual Topics
Credit Hours: 1-3
Is a supervised clinical field, research, or independent study in education under the direction of a faculty member. It is designed to enable students to have learning experiences that extend beyond required coursework. The course requires periodic meetings with the course instructor, the writing of a journal, and a final written report, in addition to 30-35 hours of field or clinical work for each credit hour.
Prerequisite: EDUC 110 , EDUC 112
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EDUC 215 - Educational Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
This course is the study of how individuals learn by drawing on and combining various psychological theories and principles to improve teaching and learning. This course will examine the scientific study of human learning from both the cognitive and behavioral perspectives. It promotes the understanding of individual differences, intelligence, development, affect, motivation, self-regulation and self-concept. Educational psychology helps future teachers create a positive socio-emotional climate for effective learning.
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EDUC 220 - Mathematics Content for Early Childhood and Intervention Specialist Teachers
Credit Hours: 3
Develops knowledge and skills in number sense, measurement, data, statistics, probability, algebra, and geometry concepts that relate to the K-12 Ohio Learning Standards in mathematics.
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EDUC 301 - Teach Large Groups, Tutor, Remediate, and Accelerate Practicum
Credit Hours: 1
This is a clinical field experience course required for teacher education licensure. Students will work with a partner school to learn how to implement evidence-based strategies, content techniques, and high leverage practices in various settings. Students are expected to design and lead individual, small group, and whole class instruction with the guidance of the coordinating teacher and faculty mentor(s). A valid background check is required.
Prerequisite: EDUC 201
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EDUC 309 - Early Childhood Education and Curriculum
Credit Hours: 3
Provides students with the historical, philosophical, psychological, and social foundations of early childhood education. It also provides the curricular and instructional framework for providing meaningful, developmentally appropriate learning experiences, and accommodations for diverse populations of children in grades PreK to 5. This course includes direct interaction with both typically and atypically developing preschoolers.
Co-requisite: EDUC 201
Prerequisite or Corequisite: PSYC 205 , PSYC 220
Note: Required field hours: 10.
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EDUC 311 - Individual Topics
Credit Hours: 1-3
Is a supervised clinical field, research, or independent study in education under the direction of a faculty member. It is designed to enable students to have learning experiences that extend beyond required coursework. The course requires periodic meetings with the course instructor, the writing of a journal, and a final written report, in addition to 30-35 hours of field or clinical work for each credit hour.
Prerequisite: EDUC 110 , EDUC 112 and admission to the teacher education program.
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EDUC 312 - Developmentally Responsive Middle Schools
Credit Hours: 3
Provides comprehensive understanding of the nature and needs of early adolescents in grades 4-9 with an emphasis on applying this knowledge to the classroom and the total school environment. The course focuses on characteristics of developmentally responsive schools for young adolescents, as well as the rationale that supports such characteristics. Topics include interdisciplinary teaming, teacher guidance programs, grouping and scheduling concerns, curriculum, pedagogy assessment strategies for culturally and developmentally diverse students, and the application of educational technology.
Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program
Co-requisite: EDUC 301
Note: Required field hours: 20
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EDUC 313 - Curriculum and Instruction for the Adolescent
Credit Hours: 3
Provides a foundation in curriculum and instruction for adolescent and young adults with emphasis on motivation, instructional planning, classroom structure, management, discipline, models of teaching, assessment, and learning styles.
Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program
Co-requisite: EDUC 301
Note: Required field hours: 20.
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EDUC 314 - Multi-Age Curriculum and Instruction
Credit Hours: 3
Provides a foundation in curriculum and instruction for teachers of multi-age subject areas, i.e., foreign language, music, physical education and visual arts.
Co-requisite: EDUC 201
Note: Required field hours: 30.
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EDUC 315 - The Arts in Early Childhood
Credit Hours: 3
Is designed to provide the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required to effectively integrate art, music, movement, and theater into developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction for young children. The course balances theory and practice, presenting the arts both as a means of enhancing the development of young children, and as the promotion of creativity and exploration.
Prerequisite: EDUC 309
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EDUC 316 - Children’s Literature
Credit Hours: 3
Involves the study of classic and contemporary children’s literature in a variety of genres. Emphasis is placed on the selection and use of high-quality and developmentally-appropriate materials to support the reading process.
Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program
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EDUC 330 - Serving Individuals with Exceptionalities
Credit Hours: 3
Investigates the nature and needs of individuals with exceptionalities across the lifespan, the etiologies of different exceptionalities, the identification process, and the continuum of placement and service alternatives. An emphasis is placed on the need of the intervention specialist to collaborate with other professionals to develop individualized education programs that enable learners to be successful in their least restrictive environments and to access services needed for learner independence. Ten hours of clinical experiences with individuals with different exceptionalities are required.
Prerequisite: EDUC 110 and admission to the teacher education program
Co-requisite: EDUC 201
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EDUC 334 - Family-Centered Practices
Credit Hours: 3
Develops the knowledge and skills needed to provide appropriate educational opportunities for children in the context of family, community, and social service structures. This course emphasizes the development of communication and collaboration skills needed to interact effectively with parents, family services, and community agencies and to provide transition services across age levels. Technologies designed to promote successful communication are utilized. Also included are direct interactions with students with disabilities and their families as well as with community agencies and school-based programs serving students grades PreK to 5 through specific field experiences.
Prerequisite: EDUC 309 , EDUC 330 , or Child and Family Studies major.
Co-requisite: EDUC 201
Field Hours Requirement: Required field experience: 20 hours.
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EDUC 335 - Educational Technology
Credit Hours: 3
Develops knowledge and skills to integrate technology effectively into the classroom to support teachers in instruction, delivery, assessment, intervention and adaptation. This course is based on the National Education Technology Standards and the Ohio Technology Academic Content Standards.
Prerequisite: EDUC 110 and admission to the teacher education program
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EDUC 340 - Nature and Needs of Students with Disabilities
Credit Hours: 3
Provides an in-depth examination of the state and federal legislation, policies, and procedures that define the field of special education. The learning, emotional, behavioral, adaptive, and medical characteristics and needs of students with disabilities and dual exceptionalities are explored in detail. Learner strengths and challenges are addressed from a variety of perspectives, with emphasis placed on assistive technology, English language learning, access to the general curriculum, lifelong learning, and personal advocacy.
Prerequisite: EDUC 330
Co-requisite: EDUC 301
Field Hours Requirement: Required field experience: 20 hours.
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EDUC 341 - Assessment in Education
Credit Hours: 3
Explores the variety of roles that assessment plays in P-12 education. The course includes basic assessment principles, response to intervention (RTI), quantitative data analysis, the assessment teaching cycle, formative and summative assessment. Value-added dimensions of assessment are presented and related to candidates’ licensure areas and the Ohio Teacher Education System (OTES). Also addressed are aspects of assessment related to providing inclusive services to students with exceptionalities, including making accommodations and modifications and using relevant assistive technology
Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program
Prerequisite or Corequisite: EDUC 330
Field Hours Requirement: Required field experience: 20 hours.
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EDUC 362 - Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies in Early Childhood
Credit Hours: 3
Develops the knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective instruction based on Ohio’s Learning Standards in language arts and social studies to diverse populations of children in grades PreK to 5 in inclusive settings.
Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program and EDUC 309 or EDUC 314 for special education programs.
Co-requisite: EDUC 301
Field Hours Requirement: Required field experience: 10 hours.
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EDUC 366 - Mathematics in Early Childhood Education
Credit Hours: 3
Develops the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate and effective instruction based on Ohio’s Learning Standards in math to diverse populations of children in grades PreK to 5 in inclusive settings.
Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program and EDUC 309 or EDUC 314 for special education majors.
Co-requisite: EDUC 301
Field Hours Requirement: Required field experience: 10 hours.
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EDUC 367 - Science in Early Primary Education
Credit Hours: 3
Develops the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate and effective instruction based on the Ohio Academic Content Standards in science to diverse populations of young children in inclusive settings.
Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program and EDUC 309 (or EDUC 309 or EDUC 312 or EDUC 313 or EDUC 314 for special education majors).
Co-requisite: EDUC 301
Field Hours Requirement: Required field experience: 10 hours.
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EDUC 368 - Integrated Sciences for Early Childhood Instruction Grades 4-5
Credit Hours: 3
The purpose of this course is to prepare individuals with the knowledge and skill to be able to effectively instruct science in grades 4-5. Teacher candidates will be able to tailor science instruction for learners with disabilities, English language learners and gifted students
Prerequisite: EDUC 367
Field Hours Requirement: Required field experience: 20 hours.
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EDUC 370 - Phonics and the Process of Reading
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides a scientifically based foundation on literacy and language development to teach the fundamental principles of language structure. The course presents research foundations needed to understand how reading develops and effective methods and strategies used to teach literacy skills to young children through young adults. The course presents two of the key components of reading instruction (phonemic awareness and phonics) and an introduction to essential elements of effective literacy instruction to teach key knowledge and skills in the reading process as grounded in the science of reading. Students also explore the correlation between these essential components of reading and research-based instructional methods for diverse learners.
Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program
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EDUC 371 - Emergent through Adolescent Literacy
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on the research, theories, and methods used for supporting language arts and literacy development across grades PK-12. Specific emphasis is placed on key scientifically based reading foundations that provide effective instruction and intervention strategies for emergent, beginning, and adolescent readers with diverse learning needs. Candidates explore research-based teaching strategies and curriculum that require a balance of literacy instruction formats. Additional emphasis is placed on strategies and techniques for strengthening writing skills of diverse learners and the integration of educational technology.
Prerequisite: EDUC 370
Co-requisite: EDUC 301
Field Hours Requirement: Required field experience: 10 hours.
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EDUC 372 - Reading Methods for Middle Childhood
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on the research, methods, and materials appropriate for teaching reading to diverse learners in grades 4-9. Emphasis is on integrated curriculum strategies including knowledge, selection, and use of high quality children’s literature. Includes use of phonics and word study instruction as appropriate for the young adolescent reader, as well as study of the nature of the English language.
Prerequisite: EDUC 370
Field Hours Requirement: Required field experience: 20 hours.
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EDUC 375 - Professional Practices in Mathematics
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on participation in professional mathematics organizations, the use of technology in the mathematics classroom, mathematics education research including best practices, and Euclidean geometry.
Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program
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EDUC 378 - Diagnostic and Corrective Math Methods
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides ISMM pre-service candidates a survey of diagnostic and corrective methods based on typical student error patterns in the field of mathematics. This course will focus on topic development, error patterns, diagnosing conceptual misunderstandings, and assessment in mathematics.
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EDUC 382 - Social Studies Methods for Middle Childhood Educators
Credit Hours: 3
Develops knowledge and skills necessary to provide instruction based on national social studies standards and state curriculum models for students in grades 4-9, with an emphasis on the use of a variety of instructional approaches for culturally and developmentally diverse classrooms. The course prepares students to utilize approaches to teaching and learning which integrate content relevant to students’ lives, honor individual differences, and teach basic skills of inquiry and communication, including the application of educational technology.
Prerequisite: EDUC 309 or EDUC 312 (or EDUC 313 or EDUC 314 for special education majors)
Co-requisite: EDUC 301
Field Hours Requirement: Required field experience: 20 hours.
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EDUC 383 - Language Arts Methods for Middle Childhood Educators
Credit Hours: 3
Develops knowledge and skills necessary to provide instruction based on national language arts standards and state curriculum models for students in grades 4-9 with an emphasis on use of a variety of instructional approaches appropriate for culturally, linguistically, and developmentally diverse classrooms. The course prepares students to utilize approaches to teaching and learning which integrate reading, speech, writing, and literature with the broader curriculum, develop literacy skills relevant to students’ lives, honor individual differences, and teach basic skills of communication, including the application of education technology.
Prerequisite: EDUC 312 (or EDUC 309 or EDUC 313 or EDUC 314 for special education majors)
Co-requisite: EDUC 401
Field Hours Requirement: Required field experience: 20 hours.
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EDUC 384 - Science Methods for Middle Childhood Educators
Credit Hours: 3
Provides knowledge and skills necessary to provide science instruction consistent with national and state curriculum models for students in grades 4-9 with an emphasis on the use of a variety of instructional approaches appropriate for culturally and developmentally diverse classrooms. The course prepares students to utilize approaches to teaching and learning which integrate content relevant to student’s lives, honor individual differences, and teach basic skills of inquiry and communication, including the application of educational technology.
Prerequisite: EDUC 312 (or EDUC 309 or EDUC 313 or EDUC 314 for special education majors)
Field Hours Requirement: Required field experience: 20 hours.
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EDUC 385 - Math Methods for Middle Childhood Educators
Credit Hours: 3
Provides knowledge and skills necessary to provide math instruction consistent with national and state math curriculum models to students in grades 4-9 with an emphasis on the use of a variety of instructional approaches appropriate for culturally and developmentally diverse classrooms. The course prepares students to utilize approaches to teaching and learning which integrate content relevant to students’ lives, honor individual differences, cultivate skills in recognizing and solving problems and provide awareness of relevant teaching tools, including manipulative materials and educational technology.
Prerequisite: EDUC 312 ; (EDUC 309 or EDUC 312 or EDUC 313 or EDUC 314 for special education majors)
Co-requisite: EDUC 301
Field Hours Requirement: Required field experience: 20 hours.
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EDUC 391 - Integrated Language Arts Methods for the Adolescent
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on special methods of teaching language arts in grades 7-12 with emphasis on integrated and interdisciplinary instruction, adaptations for learners with special needs, content specific reading strategies and applications of educational technology, and the Ohio Academic Content Standards.
Prerequisite: EDUC 313
Co-requisite: EDUC 301
Field Hours Requirement: Required field experience: 20 hours.
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EDUC 392 - Integrated Math Methods for the Adolescent
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on special methods for teaching mathematics in grades 7-12 with emphasis on integrated and interdisciplinary instruction, adaptations for learners with special needs, content specific reading strategies and applications of educational technology, and the Ohio Academic Content Standards.
Prerequisite: EDUC 313
Co-requisite: EDUC 301
Field Hours Requirement: Required field experience: 20 hours.
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EDUC 394 - Integrated Science Methods for the Adolescent
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on special methods of teaching science in grades 7-12 with emphasis on integrated and interdisciplinary instruction, adaptations for learners with special needs, content specific reading strategies and applications of educational technology, and the Ohio Academic Content Standards.
Prerequisite: EDUC 313
Co-requisite: EDUC 301
Field Hours Requirement: Required field experience: 20 hours.
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EDUC 395 - Integrated Social Studies Methods for the Adolescent
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on special methods of teaching social studies in grades 7-12 with emphasis on integrated and interdisciplinary instruction, adaptations for learners with special needs, content specific reading strategies and applications of educational technology, and the Ohio Academic Content Standards.
Prerequisite: EDUC 313
Co-requisite: EDUC 301
Field Hours Requirement: Required field experience: 20 hours.
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EDUC 396 - Multi-age Art Curriculum and Methods
Credit Hours: 4
This course provides the student with information needed to teach multi-age art. Focus is on visual art education history, current trends, curriculum and classroom methods. Emphasis is also given to safe and appropriate use of media for multi-age art making.
Prerequisite: Must be accepted into the Education Program
Co-requisite: EDUC 301
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EDUC 401 - Teach with Scaffolding
Credit Hours: 1
This is a clinical field experience course required for teacher education licensure. Students will work with a partner school in an apprenticeship format. Expectations include assisting with classroom organization and management, creation and delivery of co-taught lessons, assessing student performance, maintaining relationships with parents, other caregivers, community partners and building collaborators, and exploring the district, school and classroom context (demographics, academic performance, socio-economic influence, etc). A valid background check is required.
Prerequisite: EDUC 301
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EDUC 412 - Reading and Writing for Information
Credit Hours: 3
Develops strategies, techniques and skills for strengthening the reading and writing skills of diverse learners in grades PreK to 5 considering various content areas. Includes applications of educational technology.
Prerequisite: EDUC 371
Field Hours Requirement: Required field experience: 10 hours.
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EDUC 413 - Reading in the Content Areas
Credit Hours: 3
This course prepares candidates in research-based strategies, techniques, and skills for strengthening the literacy skills of diverse learners in the content areas in elementary, middle, and high school. The course provides a scientifically based foundation on literacy and language development across language systems and includes applications of educational technology.
Prerequisite: EDUC 313 , EDUC 314 , EDUC 370 , EDUC 371
Co-requisite: EDUC 401
Note: Field hours are required.
Field Hours Requirement: Required field experience: 10 hours.
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EDUC 414 - Reading Assessment and Intervention
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines research-based principles, techniques, and materials useful in the assessment and remediation of reading difficulties for learners across the grade bands. The course foci include: (a) best practices for nondiscriminatory assessment, (b) rehearsal opportunities and feedback while administering formal and informal reading and writing assessments, (c) examining how, when, and why to vary learning environments and developmentally appropriate interventions, (d) implementing evidence-based Tier 1, Tier 2, and
Tier 3 reading and/or writing interventions to support student learning, and (e) data-based decision-making using a Response to Intervention framework grounded in the Science of Reading. This course addresses cultural and linguistic differences in the assessment practices to provide appropriate differentiated instruction.
Prerequisite: EDUC 341 , EDUC 370 , EDUC 371 , EDUC 413
Co-requisite: EDUC 401
Note: Field hours are required.
Field Hours Requirement: Required field experience: 20 hours.
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EDUC 418 - Professional Practices for Early Childhood
Credit Hours: 2
Taken as part of the professional semester, provides candidates with additional opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for providing effective instruction in inclusive settings with diverse populations of young children. Emphasis is placed on transitioning into PreK to grade 5 school settings as entry year/resident educators. The culminating activity is a formal exit interview during which the candidate shares his/her portfolio.
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EDUC 419 - Co-teaching and Collaboration in Education
Credit Hours: 2
Taken as part of the professional semester, develops the knowledge and skills needed to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues, students’ families, and the broader community.
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EDUC 420 - Proactive Approaches to Classroom Management and Support
Credit Hours: 2
Taken as part of the professional semester, addresses the knowledge and skills needed to establish a safe, positive and supportive environment for all children. Emphasis is placed on developing specific strategies for providing school-wide and targeted behavioral support to students, as well as preparing and organizing resources and maximizing the use of instructional time.
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EDUC 432 - Student Teaching in Special Education
Credit Hours: 9
Is a 14-week supervised experience in planning for instruction, creating an environment for student learning, teaching for student learning, and reflecting on student performance in settings that provide services for students identified with mild to moderate disabilities. Part of the professional semester.
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EDUC 434 - Instructional Services for Children with Mild/Moderate Special Needs
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on the selection and implementation of instructional strategies for students with disabilities who need targeted and/or intensive services. Emphasis is placed on skill development in selected intensive instructional approaches in reading, mathematics, and written expression.
Prerequisite: EDUC 340
Co-requisite: EDUC 401
Field Hours Requirement: Required field experience: 15 hours.
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EDUC 449 - Student Teaching in Early Childhood
Credit Hours: 9
Provides a 14-week supervised experience in planning instruction taken as part of professional clinical practice (student teaching) semester, creating an environment for student learning, teaching for student learning, and reflecting on student performance completed in an early childhood setting, PreK to 5.
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EDUC 450 - Middle Level Student Teaching
Credit Hours: 9
Is a 14-week supervised experience in planning for instruction, creating an environment for student learning, teaching for student learning, and reflecting on student performance completed in a middle level setting, grades 4 through 9. Part of the professional semester.
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EDUC 451 - Student Teaching in the Secondary School
Credit Hours: 9
Is a 14-week supervised experience in planning for instruction, creating an environment for student learning, teaching for student learning, and reflecting on student performance completed in a secondary setting, grades 7 through 12. Part of the professional semester.
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EDUC 455 - Student Teaching in Early/Middle Level Physical and/or Health Education
Credit Hours: 5
Is a supervised experience under the guidance of a cooperating teacher and university faculty member in a minimum of six weeks clinical placement involved in planning for instruction, creating an environment for student learning, teaching for student learning, and reflecting on students’ performance completed in a primary or middle school physical education and/or health setting, grades K-3 or grades 4-9. Part of the professional semester.
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EDUC 457 - Student Teaching in Secondary Level Physical and/or Health Education
Credit Hours: 5
Is a supervised experience under the guidance of a cooperating teacher and Muskingum faculty member in a minimum of six weeks clinical placement involved in planning for instruction, creating an environment for student learning, teaching for student learning, and reflecting on students’ performance completed in a secondary school physical education and/or health setting, grades 9-12. Part of the professional semester.
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EDUC 461 - Student Teaching Seminar
Credit Hours: 1
Is an opportunity for student teachers to synthesize the teacher education knowledge base and practice teaching experience through large and small group interaction with a focus on linking theory to practice in their student teaching placements. Part of the professional semester.
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EDUC 465 - Professional Practices in Middle Level Education
Credit Hours: 2
Taken as part of the professional semester, provides candidates with additional opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for providing effective instruction in inclusive settings with diverse populations of middle level learners. Emphasis is placed on transitioning into grades 4-9 school settings as entry year/resident educators. The culminating activity is a formal exit interview during which the candidate shares their professional portfolio.
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EDUC 466 - Professional Practices in Secondary Schools
Credit Hours: 2
Taken as part of the professional semester, provides candidates with additional opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for providing effective instruction in inclusive settings with diverse populations of secondary school learners. Emphasis is placed on transitioning into grades 7-12 school settings as entry year/resident educators. The culminating activity is a formal exit interview during which the candidate shares their professional portfolio.
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EDUC 468 - Professional Practices in Special Education
Credit Hours: 2
Taken as part of the professional semester, provides candidates with additional opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for providing effective instruction to students with disabilities in their least restrictive environment, with a particular focus on intensive behavioral support and transition planning. Emphasis is placed on transitioning into K-12 school settings as entry year intervention specialists/resident educators. The culminating activity is a formal exit interview during which the candidate shares their professional portfolio.
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EDUC 623 - Clinical Practice in Early Childhood Education
Credit Hours: 8
Provides a guided teaching experience with children in grades pre-kindergarten-3 under the supervision of a qualified cooperating teacher and a University supervisor. It requires a minimum of 360 hours of full-day practice teaching, with those hours divided between two settings: pre-kindergarten/kindergarten and grades 1-3. In instances where the student is already in a position that is consistent with the requirements of the clinical practice placement, appropriate components of the course may be completed in that placement if a cooperating teacher who meets that building’s mentor criteria can be assigned to the individual. Permission of Program Director required.
MAP Only: X
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EDUC 626 - Clinical Practice for Intervention Specialist
Credit Hours: 8
Provides a guided teaching experience with children with identified mild to moderate disabilities in grades kindergarten-12 under the supervision of a qualified cooperating teacher and a University supervisor. It requires a minimum of 360 hours of full-day practice teaching in one or more service settings, including at least 120 hours of instruction in a resource or self-contained classroom. In instances where the student is already in a position that is consistent with the requirements of the clinical practice placement, appropriate components of the course may be completed in that placement if a cooperating teacher who meets that building’s mentor criteria can be assigned to the individual. Permission of Program Director required.
MAP Only: X
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EDUC 627 - Clinical Practice & Professional Portfolio Development Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Provides an opportunity for students in their respective clinical practice experiences to synthesize what they have learned and experienced through large and small group interactions with a focus on linking research and theory to practice in their classrooms. Focuses on personal reflection on participant’s paths into the teaching profession and provides opportunities to collaborate with other future and current educators. Students also complete their professional portfolios. Permission of Program Director required.
MAP Only: X
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ENGL 110 - Fundamental English
Credit Hours: 3
Offers a study of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and usage. Writing from the sentence to the paragraph level and short essays. Does not count in the major, minor, education concentration, or gen ed.
Prerequisite: Placement or permission of instructor
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ENGL 121 - Composition
Credit Hours: 3
Requires students to write between five and six thousand words, applying rhetorical principles of literate discourse principles as demonstrated in samples of effective writing by writers of diverse backgrounds. Includes grammar, levels of usage, the purposes of language, writing for different purposes, and audiences. Does not satisfy hours for the major or minor.
Prerequisite: Placement or completion of ENGL 110 . ENGL 121 is a prerequisite for all ENGL courses except ENGL 110 .
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ENGL 123 - Introduction to Literature
Credit Hours: 3
Explores common topics and themes as expressed in various literary genres. Students read, respond to, and analyze works of literature, and learn how to find connections between literature, our culture, ourselves, and the human condition. Emphasis is on the western tradition of literature. Sections may have individual titles: for example, Introduction to Literature: Literature and Wellness or Introduction to Literature: Leadership and Literature, and others. Either ENGL 123 or ENGL 124 may be used to count toward the English major/minor, but not both.
Prerequisite: ENGL 121
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ENGL 124 - World Literature
Credit Hours: 3
Explores topics and themes as expressed in notable works of literature from around the world. Students read, respond to, and analyze works of literature and learn how to find connections between literature, various cultures, ourselves, and the human condition. Emphasis is on the non-western tradition of literature. Either ENGL 123 or 124 may be used to count toward the English major/minor, but not both.
Prerequisite: ENGL 121
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ENGL 201 - Advanced Writing and Professional Development
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides study and practice to help students write effectively and persuasively. As part of the English major, but not limited to English majors and minors, the course concerns the practical matters of writing as part of careers and also asks students to examine and reflect on how writing, literature, and creativity enrich our professional, intellectual, and personal lives. The foundation of the course is a commitment to preparing for the future and a life well lived.
Prerequisite: ENGL 121
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ENGL 202 - Business Writing
Credit Hours: 3
Concentrates on clarity and orderliness in preparing business correspondence, studies, reports, and proposals.
Prerequisite: ENGL 121
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ENGL 207 - Print Writing and Reporting
Credit Hours: 3
Provides an introduction to the principles and concepts of writing and reporting for print media and the web. It involves reporting, interviewing, doing background research, writing, and analyzing news stories, and introduces students to journalistic ethics and codes of conduct.
Prerequisite: ENGL 121
Cross Listed As: JOURN 207
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ENGL 231 - British Literature to 1800
Credit Hours: 3
Studies the major literary movements and figures of British culture from Anglo-Saxon writings through the neoclassical period.
Prerequisite: ENGL 121
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ENGL 232 - British Literature after 1800
Credit Hours: 3
Examines the development of poetry and prose in Britain from the Romantic writers to the present. The political and intellectual contexts, as well as the subjects and styles of selected authors of both genders, are studied.
Prerequisite: ENGL 121
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ENGL 233 - American Literature to 1865
Credit Hours: 3
Surveys American literature from the Colonial Era through the age of Romanticism. Genres include essays, Native American legends, captivity narratives, slave narratives, short fiction, the novel, and lyric poetry. Intellectual and historical contexts, as well as key authors, are covered.
Prerequisite: ENGL 121
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ENGL 234 - American Literature after 1865
Credit Hours: 3
Surveys American literature from the Age of Realism to the present day. Genres include essays, short fiction, drama, poetry, and the novel. Intellectual and historical contexts, as well as key authors, are covered.
Prerequisite: ENGL 121
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