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CRJU 521 - Domestic Violence (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 500, which may be taken concurrently
This course provides an overview of the causes of domestic violence and the criminal justice system’s response to domestic violence. Topics covered include psychological, sociological and feminist theories of domestic violence; the nature of domestic violence in a patriarchal society; resources available for victims of domestic violence; and the efficacy of various approaches to reducing domestic violence.
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CRJU 522 - Women and Criminal Justice (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 500, which may be taken concurrently
This course provides an overview of women and the criminal justice system. Topics covered include women as offenders, victims, and criminal justice professionals; theories of women and crime; and the treatment of female offenders by criminal justice agencies.
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CRJU 530 - Introduction to Police Culture: An Intensive Review (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 500, which may be taken concurrently; and CRJU 504 and CRJU 505
This course introduces students to the in-depth study of the organizational culture of law enforcement. Specifically, students will delve into a rich, diverse and burgeoning literature on police culture, as they read a number of first-person accounts and weigh relevant theoretical constructs drawn from ethnographic fieldwork. They will explore contentious issues, such as the misuse of force, official corruption and the militarization of policing in 21st century America, with an emphasis on the intensive use of scholarly research and monographs.
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CRJU 540 - Corrections, Crime and Society (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 500, which may be taken concurrently
This course provides an overview of the relations between crime and corrections. Topics covered include the theories of punishment, the development of corrections, theories of corrections and rehabilitation, and current issues in American corrections.
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CRJU 541 - Community-Based Corrections (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 500
This course focuses on recent developments in community-based corrections. Topics covered include the history of alternatives to prisons, the relationships between community-based corrections and rehabilitation, and the political feasibility of community-based corrections. The course also examines other intermediate sanctions, such as alternative sentencing and diversion programs.
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CRJU 542 - Research Seminar in Corrections (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 500, which may be taken concurrently; and CRJU 510 and CRJU 511
In this seminar, students will choose a research topic related to corrections, plan and carry out their research. During weekly class meetings, the class members will discuss their projects and present their results.
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CRJU 546 - Class, Race, Gender and Crime (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 500, which may be taken concurrently
This course examines how class, race and gender intersect with crime and the criminal justice system. The course provides an overview of class, race, ethnic and gender stratification in the United States and looks at how that stratification is reflected in judgments about crime and in treatments of various groups in the criminal justice system.
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CRJU 547 - Restorative and Transformative Justice (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 500, which may be taken concurrently; or consent of instructor
This course focuses on the growing movements of restorative justice and transformative justice that address harm and crime in society. Although these practices go back thousands of years in many indigenous communities, they have recently reemerged as alternatives to the traditional criminal justice system that is based on retributive justice. Their aim is to create a just peace and public order within a community, healing for victims, and opportunities for accountability, transformation and restoration to offenders. This seminar will investigate the historical roots, theoretical origins, fundamental principles, philosophies and practices of restorative and transformative justice. It will explore the needs and roles of victims, offenders and communities as well as models and programs such as conferencing, circles, victim-offender reconciliation, truth and reconciliation commissions, and prison reentry programs. This course will also examine current research to identify controversial issues and challenges to restorative and transformative justice and explore future directions and possibilities. Offered alternate years.
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CRJU 550 - Juvenile Justice and Society (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 500, which may be taken concurrently
This course provides an overview of juvenile delinquency and the juvenile justice system. It covers various theories of juvenile delinquency and examines their relations to broader sociological and criminological theories. Other topics include the development of the juvenile justice system, the police handling of juveniles, the role of juvenile courts, and juvenile corrections and rehabilitation.
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CRJU 551 - Law and Society (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 500, which may be taken concurrently
This course provides an overview of the sociology of law. Topics covered include the sources and development of law, different philosophical and sociological approaches to law, the roles of criminal justice agencies, alternate dispute resolution, the relations of between law and social change, and the impact of race, class and gender in the legal system. The course will also examine attempts to develop a general theory of law and society.
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CRJU 555 - Information Technology for Criminal Justice (3 credits)
This course provides an overview of the impact of computers on criminal justice organization and on the use of computers and quantitative skills in criminal justice administration, decision-making and policy.
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CRJU 561 - Seminar in White Collar Crime (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 500 and CRJU 505
This course provides an in-depth and thematic look at the various types of crimes facilitated by virtue of one’s occupation: i.e., one’s corporate, governmental, or bureaucratic affiliation. The influence of institutional factors as well as regulatory controls will be evaluated against the performance of the criminal justice system in preventing and sanctioning non-traditional crimes committed by non-traditional actors.
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CRJU 565 - Study Tour in Criminal Justice (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Approved application through the Study Abroad Office
This short-term travel study course offers students first-hand exposure and interaction with diverse culture, policies and practices of criminal justice. Each faculty-led course includes pre-departure orientation sessions, lessons and activities at an international destination, and post-travel summative assessments such as a research paper or reflective writing assignment. Instruction will be in English. Course destinations and topics will vary. Contact the Department of Criminal Justice or the Study Abroad Office for current study course details. Repeatable for different itineraries. Additional fees required.
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CRJU 570 - Violent Victimization (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 500, which may be taken concurrently; or consent of instructor
This course involves the study of violent victimization with an emphasis on the United States. Using various datasets the course explores the causes, patterns, research and policies associated with homicide, youth violence, domestic and sexual assault and child abuse. Course content will also include an analysis of offenders and efforts to reduce their violent recidivism. Services, programs and policies for survivors of violence will also be covered. Offered alternate years.
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CRJU 571 - Sexual Assault, Offenders and Policy (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 500, which may be taken concurrently
This course explores the historical evolution of sex crimes. Topics include the age of consent, prostitution, anti-sodomy laws, stranger rape, “sexting,” date rape and sex-offender registration. The course will also examine the impact of sexual assault on victims and offenders, as well as the criminal justice system’s response and the role of policymakers and advocacy groups in the formulation and enforcement of sex crime laws. Graduate students will be expected to demonstrate understanding of a specialized area of sexual violence (e.g., rape in the military, offender treatment, etc.).
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CRJU 597 - Research Seminar in Criminal Justice (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 500, which may be taken concurrently; and CRJU 510 and CRJU 511
In this seminar students will choose a research topic, plan and carry out their research. During weekly class meetings, the class members will discuss their projects and present their results. Repeatable for different topics: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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CRJU 598 - Internship in Criminal Justice (3 credits)
Internships provide students with experience in a criminal justice setting and give them the opportunity to apply what they have learned in their classes.
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CRJU 599 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 500, which may be taken concurrently
This course will focus on specific topics in criminal justice. The topics will differ from semester to semester.
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CYBR 310 - Foundations of Computer Forensic Investigations (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 151 with a minimum grade of “C-“
This course provides an overview of both investigative knowledge and technical skills for computer forensic investigations. Students will learn practical guidelines and techniques of conducting computer forensic investigations. Main topics include file systems, computer hardware, computer evidence collection, fundamentals of windows forensics, fundamentals of Mac forensics and documenting investigation. Offered fall, spring and summer.
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CYBR 311 - Foundations of Mobile Forensic Investigations (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 151 with a minimum grade of “C-“
This course introduces students to the fundamental procedures and techniques of the forensics investigation on mobile devices. Both iOS and Android platforms will be covered. Topics include mobile forensics procedures, mobile device basics, evidence preparation, protection and collection, forensic analysis and data presentation. Offered fall, spring and summer.
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DANC 140 - Dance Technical Practicum (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
This practicum is designed to give students hands-on experience in all areas of dance production. Students will divide their 60 hour practicum among backstage technical requirements, dance production management and costume production. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of two credits. Offered annually.
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DANC 146 - Dance Appreciation (3 credits)
This course is designed to explore the basic components of dance and to enable students to appreciate the art of dance as an informed audience and as participants in its rich variety. (Formerly PHED/THEA 146) (CFPA)
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DANC 147 - Theory and Practice of Ballet Fundamentals (2 credits)
This course gives students with little or no dance training the opportunity to obtain the essential fundamental concepts and skills of ballet technique. Emphasis is on correct placement, line and execution. In addition, through out-of-class research, students will obtain general background about ballet which, combined with intensive class work, is intended to create technically proficient and artistically enriched dancers. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of 8 credits. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly. (Formerly DANP/PHED 147)
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DANC 155 - Dance Practicum (1 credit)
In this class students will choreograph and rehearse dances for a concert performance. Concurrent enrollment in a dance class is strongly advised. Repeatable. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis. Open by audition. (Formerly PHED/THEA 155)
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DANC 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen with a writing placement score of 3 or above or a SAT score of 500 or above or who have completed ENGL 101. Students with 24 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived.
First Year Seminars (FYS) are writing intensive, topic courses that introduce students to academic thought, discourse and practices. FYS courses prepare and orient students toward productive and fulfilling college careers by actively engaging them in a specific academic area of interest. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses will fulfill the First Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one FYS course may be taken for credit. (CFYS)
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DANC 237 - Theory and Practice of Jazz Dance, Fall (2 credits)
Prerequisite: Dance experience. Students may self-select.
This course will offer intermediate-level work in the technique and performance of jazz dance. It will also provide a historical overview of jazz dance and some of its most influential artists, so that students gain an understanding of the origins of jazz dance, its various styles and influences and how it differs from other dance forms. In addition to the art and technique of dance being practiced and performed in class, various other assignments will be required including reading and writing assignments and critiques of video and live performances. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of four credits. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly. (Formerly DANP/PHED 237)
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DANC 242 - Theory and Practice of Ballet, Fall (2 credits)
Prerequisite: Ballet experience. Students may self-select.
This course gives students with an elementary level of training the opportunity to establish, develop and refine classical ballet technique. Emphasis is on correct placement, line and execution. In addition, through out-of-class research students will obtain general background about ballet, which combined with intensive class work, is intended to create dancers technically proficient and artistically enriched. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly. (Formerly DANP/PHED 242)
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DANC 245 - Theory and Practice of Ballet, Spring (2 credits)
This course gives students with an intermediate-level of training the opportunity to establish, develop and refine classical ballet technique. Emphasis is on correct placement, line and execution. An analytical approach to the relation between muscle control and technique is used to intensify the effectiveness of training. In addition, through out-of-class research students will obtain general background about ballet which, combined with intensive class work, is intended to create dancers technically proficient and artistically enriched. The class is a continuation of topics addressed in DANC 242 (formerly DANP 242) but is not dependent on being taken in sequence. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly. (Formerly DANP/PHED 245)
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DANC 247 - Theory and Practice of Jazz Dance, Spring (2 credits)
Prerequisite: Dance experience. Students may self-select.
This course will offer intermediate-level work in the technique and performance of jazz dance. It will also provide a historical overview of jazz dance and some of its most influential artists, so that students gain an understanding of the origins of jazz dance, its various styles and influences and how it differs from other dance forms. In addition to the art and technique of dance being practiced and performed in class, various other assignments will be required, including reading and writing assignments and critiques of video and live performances. The class is a continuation of topics addressed in DANC 237 (formerly DANP 237) but is not dependent on being taken in sequence. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of four credits. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly. Offered spring semester. (Formerly DANP/PHED 247)
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DANC 248 - Theory and Practice of Modern Dance, Fall (2 credits)
Prerequisite: Dance experience. Students may self-select.
This course will offer intermediate-level work in the technique and performance of modern dance. It will also provide a historical overview of modern dance and some of its most influential artists, so that students gain an understanding of the origins of modern dance, its various styles and influences and how it differs from other dance forms. In addition to the art and technique of dance being practiced and performed in class, various other assignments will be required, including reading and writing assignments and critiques of video and live performances. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of four credits. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly. (Formerly DANP/PHED 248)
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DANC 249 - Theory and Practice of Modern Dance, Spring (2 credits)
Prerequisite: Dance experience. Students may self-select.
This course will offer intermediate-level work in the technique and performance of modern dance. It will also provide a historical overview of modern dance and some of its most influential artists, so that students gain an understanding of the origins of modern dance, its various styles and influences and how it differs from other dance forms. In addition to the art and technique of dance being practiced and performed in class, various other assignments will be required, including reading and writing assignments and critiques of video and live performances. The class is a continuation of topics addressed in DANC 248 (formerly DANP 248) but is not dependent on being taken in sequence. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of four credits. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly. (Formerly DANP/PHED 249)
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DANC 251 - Dance History (3 credits)
This course will investigate the development of western theatrical dance from Ancient Greece to contemporary American choreographers. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the rich history of dance in its social, political and historical context. This course will focus on the development of western theatrical dance through an exploration of prominent individuals, artistic trends and the continuing development of dance technique. Offered annually. (Formerly THEA 251) (CFPA; CWRT)
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DANC 254 - Science and Theory of Dance (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculated in the dance major or minor
This course will be an investigation of the basic science and compositional theory of dance as an art form. Dance education concentration students and minors will study human anatomy and biomechanics of dance to become knowledgeable about safe and efficient movement in dance. Students will learn the basic theories of dance composition, including investigations of movement, space, force and time as a foundation for choreography. Students will employ this knowledge in short compositions and in critical analysis for dance as an art form. Offered fall semester.
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DANC 255 - Creative Dance (3 credits)
This course investigates the theory of dance through participation, composition, lecture, discussion and film. Students learn about the elements of space, time, force, movement and style. (Formerly PHED/THEA 255) (CFPA)
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DANC 256 - Dance Composition (3 credits)
Prerequisite: DANC 254 or DANC 255
This class investigates the use of basic elements of dance to form a movement composition. Students will perform exercises in choreography and experience setting a dance for performance. Offered spring semester. (Formerly PHED/THEA 256)
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DANC 259 - Dance Repertory (1 credit)
Students are taught a major choreographic work and rehearse it for performance. Offered spring semester. (Formerly PHED/THEA 259)
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DANC 260 - World Dance (3 credits)
This course is an introductory overview to some of the major dance traditions of the world, with emphasis on Asia, the Pacific, Africa and the Arctic. Offered annually. (Formerly PHED/THEA 260) (CFPA; CGCL)
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DANC 263 - Dance History to 1915 (3 credits)
Dance History to 1915 will investigate the development of Western theatrical dance from ancient civilization through Diaghilev’s Ballet Russe, including Romantic and Classical ballet. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the rich history of dance in its social, political and historical contexts. The course will focus on the development of Western theatrical dance through an exploration of prominent individuals, artistic trends and the continuing development of dance technique. Offered fall semester. (Formerly PHED/THEA 263) (CFPA)
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DANC 264 - Dance History from 1915 (3 credits)
Dance History from 1915 will investigate the development of Western theatrical dance from the end of Diaghilev’s Ballet Russe period to contemporary American choreographers, including Martha Graham, George Balanchine and Alvin Ailey. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the rich history of dance in its social, political and historical contexts. The course will focus on the development of Western theatrical dance through an exploration of prominent individuals, artistic trends and the continuing development of dance technique. Offered spring semester. (Formerly PHED/THEA 264) (CFPA)
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DANC 271 - Theory and Practice of Tap Dance (2 credits)
Prerequisite: Dance experience. Students may self-select.
This course will offer intermediate-level work in the technique and performance of tap dance. It will also provide a historical overview of tap dance and some of its most influential artists, so that students gain an understanding of the origins of tap dance, its various styles and influences and how it differs from other dance forms. In addition to the art and technique of dance being practiced and performed in class, various other assignments will be required, including reading and writing assignments and critiques of video and live performances. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of four credits. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly. (Formerly DANP/PHED 271)
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DANC 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101, and the speaking skills requirement. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are speaking-intensive topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their speaking, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)
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DANC 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)
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DANC 345 - Theory and Practice of Advanced Ballet Technique (2 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
This course is for students with extensive ballet experience. The course will emphasize an awareness of alignment, advanced ballet vocabulary, pointe work, and advanced ballet pedagogy. Advanced ballet follows a traditional ballet structure: barre, center adagio, petit allegro and grand allegro. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered annually.
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DANC 349 - Theory and Practice of Advanced Modern Technique (2 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
This course is for students with previous modern dance experience and a serious interest in challenging themselves and expanding their dance skills. The course will cover advanced terminology and principles of modern dance technique. The course will emphasize an awareness of alignment, modern dance vocabulary, musicality, creativity, performance quality and dynamic nuance. Partnering skills will be introduced. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered annually.
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DANC 353 - Creative Dance for Children (3 credits)
Prerequisite: DANP 281 or consent of instructor
The study and experience of dance as a creative art activity for children is covered in this course. This course is for those planning to work with children in schools, camps, community centers or enrichment programs. (Formerly PHED/THEA 353)
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DANC 357 - Dance Production Theory (2 credits)
Prerequisite: DANC 254 and DANC 256; or consent of instructor
This course provides the opportunity to choreograph and plan the presentation of a major dance work. Lectures and practical assignments in choreography and stagecraft for dance result in a plan for a dance piece. Offered fall semester. (Formerly PHED/THEA 357)
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DANC 358 - Dance Production Techniques (1 credit)
Prerequisite: DANC 254 and DANC 256 and DANC 357; or consent of instructor
This class is a continuation of DANC 357. The class provides the opportunity to set choreography created in DANC 357 on dancers, create costumes and perform theater technical tasks to produce a dance concert. Offered spring semester. (Formerly PHED/THEA 358)
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DANC 359 - Dance Ensemble Practicum (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
The Dance Ensemble is a pre-professional college company that prepares students technically to perform at various events including competitions and other dance productions. The Dance Ensemble also has a community outreach component, in which the company plans and orchestrates workshops with local schools and other institutions. Admittance to the Dance Ensemble is by audition only and is for the serious dancer and dance educator. Students who participate in the Dance Ensemble must commit to rehearsals, performances, fundraisers, outreach projects and group events. Students must be either concurrently enrolled in DANC 155 or commit to technical support of its concert. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of five credits. (Formerly THEA 359)
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DANC 399 - Topical Studies in Dance (3 credits)
The class will offer variable contemporary topics in dance, such as reconstructions of artistic works. Repeatable for different topics. Offered periodically.
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DANC 452 - Ballet Pedagogy (3 credits)
Prerequisite: DANC 242 and DANC 245; or consent of instructor
The course is based on fundamental ballet technique – the foundation of all dance training. It is intended to prepare the prospective dance teacher with the skills with which to provide safe and accurate dance training. (Formerly THEA 452)
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DANC 453 - Dance Methodology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: DANC 353 and DANP 281
Prospective dance educators are introduced to diverse theories and practices for teaching dance with a focus on middle school and high school-aged students (ages 11-18). Students explore the use of selected dance genres, improvisation and dance-making (composition) as methods of teaching and learning. Students gain knowledge and skill in developing experiences in teaching, which will accompany discussions and lectures. Course content emphasizes the use of dance and movement as transformative teaching and learning. (Formerly THEA 453)
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DANC 485 - Honors Thesis in Dance (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth and Departmental Honors students and senior status
One-hour weekly meetings with a thesis director will culminate in an honors thesis. With the consent of the Departmental Honors Committee and the thesis director, this course may be extended into a second semester for three additional credits, depending on the scope of the project. The Departmental Honors Committee will determine if the final version of the thesis qualifies the student to graduate with honors. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered fall, spring, summer.
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DANC 494 - Seminar in Dance Education (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in the Dance major
The Seminar in Dance Education is a capstone course that will create a bridge for graduating majors between their college education and the professional world and satisfy the major writing intensive requirement. This course will address contemporary issues in both the public and private sectors in dance education. Students will investigate resources in the professional community and build connections to nonprofit organizations that serve dance in the region. Students will also learn how to write professional resumes, build a portfolio and develop their grant writing skills. (CWRM)
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DANC 497 - Advanced Individual Projects in Dance (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Junior standing; consent of faculty supervisor; additional prerequisites dependent on topic; and formal application required
The student contracts with faculty to explore learning activities of a creative nature beyond the scope of regular course offerings. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered annually.
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DANC 498 - Internship in Dance (3-15 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of department; 2.5 overall GPA; formal application required
The internship provides an opportunity for junior and senior dance students to gain practical expertise in the fields of dance instruction or administration by participating in an off-campus work study experience that complements their academic preparation. Only three credits may be applied towards the dance concentration. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of 15 credits.
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DANC 499 - Directed Study in Dance (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Directed study is open to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated critical and analytical abilities in their studies and who wish to pursue a project independently. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered annually.
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DANP 153 - Jazz Dance (1 credit)
This course provides experiences with a variety of jazz styles, including lyric and percussive. Emphasis is on performance of choreographed routines and mastery of isolations and syncopations. (Formerly PHED 153)
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DANP 159 - Latin Social Dance (1 credit)
This course will offer an introduction to the major dances of the Caribbean: Mambo (commonly known as Salsa), Merengue, Cha Cha and the internationally popular tango. This course will cover the basic steps, patterns, history and cultural significance of each dance. These dances will be taught in the modern style that is now popular in social settings.
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DANP 161 - Folk Dance (1 credit)
This course will introduce folk dance terminology, formations and dance steps. Course will include insight into the background and customs of the people in the countries where the dances originated. (Formerly PHED 161)
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DANP 164 - Square and Contra Dance (1 credit)
This course is an introduction to contemporary square dance and contra dance. (Formerly PHED 164)
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DANP 165 - Tap Dance I (1 credit)
This course will explore the basic skills of tap dance using physical practice analysis, film critiques and performance. Basic tap vocabulary will be mastered. (Formerly PHED 165)
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DANP 166 - African Dance (1 credit)
This course will introduce students to the dance styles of Africa and the Caribbean using the Dunham techniques as its technical base. There will be discussion of the cultural history of African and Caribbean styles and their effect on American dance. (Formerly PHED 166)
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DANP 167 - Hip-Hop Dance (1 credit)
The course will present the basic technique of hip-hop dance. (Formerly PHED 167)
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DANP 168 - Ballroom Dance (1 credit)
This course will introduce students to the basic steps, rhythms and timing and performance. Dances covered will include the waltz, fox trot, swing, polka and a sampler of Latin dances. (Formerly PHED 168)
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DANP 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen with a writing placement score of 3 or above or a SAT score of 500 or above or who have completed ENGL 101. Students with 24 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived.
First Year Seminars (FYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that introduce students to academic thought, discourse and practices. FYS courses prepare and orient students toward productive and fulfilling college careers by actively engaging them in a specific academic area of interest. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills, while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses will fulfill the First Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one FYS course may be taken for credit. (CFYS)
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DANP 235 - Rhythmic Activities: Programming for All Ages (1 credit)
This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of rhythmical movements and their application for programming for all age groups. The course will include a variety of expressive locomotion, non-locomotor and manipulative movements. (Formerly PHED 235)
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DANP 259 - Theory and Practice of Latin Social Dance (2 credits)
This semester-long course will offer an introduction to the major dances of the Caribbean: Mambo and Guaracha (both commonly known as Salsa), Merengue, Cha Cha Cha and Bachata. These dances will be taught in the modern style that is now popular in social settings. There will be a focus on the concepts of lead and follow, step patterns and turn patterns. Throughout, the instructor will integrate a discussion of the historical and cultural significance of these dances and how they have come to enjoy a worldwide following.
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DANP 268 - Ballroom Dance II – Theory, Practice and Performance (1 credit)
Prerequisite: DANP 168 or consent of instructor
This course will be a continuation of the theory, practice and performance of ballroom dance. Intermediate theory, practice and performance of the swing, tango, Cha Cha, waltz, fox trot and selected Latin dances will be covered. (Formerly PHED 268)
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DANP 281 - Theory and Practice of Educational Dance (2 credits)
This course will involve students in creative/expressive dance using Laban’s Movement Framework as a basis for content. Knowledge of this content will give students a foundation for dance teaching in all settings. Additionally, students will have an opportunity to choreograph dance sequences both individually and in small groups. The intent is for both the non‑dancer and the trained dancer to be comfortable in the creative environment. Offered fall semester. (Formerly PHED 281)
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DANP 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101, and the speaking skills requirement. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are speaking‑intensive topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their speaking, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)
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DANP 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)
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DANP 499 - Directed Study in Dance - Physical Education (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Directed study is open to all juniors and seniors who have demonstrated critical and analytical abilities in their studies and who wish to pursue a project independently. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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ECED 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen with a writing placement score of 3 or above or a SAT score of 500 or above or who have completed ENGL 101. Students with 24 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived.
First Year Seminars (FYS) are writing-intensive, topic courses that introduce students to academic thought, discourse and practices. FYS courses prepare and orient students toward productive and fulfilling college careers by actively engaging them in a specific academic area of interest. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses will fulfill the First Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one FYS course may be taken for credit. (CFYS)
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ECED 230 - The Basics of Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
This foundation course examines early childhood education (birth through grade 2) from a variety of perspectives including historical, sociocultural and developmental. A 40-hour, field-based experience is attached to this course. This field-based experience is used to contextualize topics and issues including typical and atypical child development, learning theories, diversity, develop-mentally-appropriate practices, teaching models and approaches, professional teaching standards and critical issues related to teaching and child growth and development. This course prepares students to apply for admission into both the teaching licensure and Early Education and Care programs.
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ECED 280 - The Creative Arts and Curriculum Design in Early Childhood, Toddler-Grade 2 (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ECED 230; and ELED 120 or PSYC 224
This course prepares educators of young children to include rich, meaningful arts experiences in their teaching. Students will learn academically rigorous, developmentally appropriate techniques that incorporate movement, visual arts, role-play and music into early childhood activities for toddlers to second graders. Students will intentionally design a unit or project to integrate literacy, mathematics, sciences, health, social and emotional learning and the arts both within the classroom and in community settings. (Formerly ECED 380)
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ECED 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101, and the speaking skills requirement. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or_ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are speaking-intensive topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their speaking, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)
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ECED 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)
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ECED 300 - Early Childhood Art Methods (.5 credit)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Professional Education Program and passing scores on all appropriate MTEL®: Communication and Literacy, Foundations of Reading and Early Childhood
This course is an introduction to methods and materials in art for the early childhood teacher. Art projects typical of those done by children grades PreK-2 are produced. Classroom management, bulletin board design and lesson introduction techniques are explored. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis. Offered annually.
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ECED 311 - Science and Social Studies Inquiry for the Young Child (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Professional Education Program and passing scores on all appropriate MTEL®: Communication and Literacy, Foundations of Reading and Early Childhood
The major concepts and process skills in science and social studies will be experienced in this course and emphasis will be on the learning environment. Students will learn how to help children move from specific information toward general statements, concepts and generalizations in an inductive process using convergent and divergent thinking.
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ECED 332 - Reading Development for the Young Child (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Professional Education Program and passing scores on all appropriate MTEL®: Communication and Literacy, Foundations of Reading and Early Childhood
In this course, early childhood majors will learn how to create the conditions that facilitate the acquisition of literacy. The roles of print processing strategies, guided reading experiences and voluntary, independent reading are explored along with the relationship between reading and writing. Prepracticum experiences include reading aloud, shared book experiences and teaching guided reading lessons.
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ECED 342 - Language Arts for the Young Child (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Professional Education Program and passing scores on all appropriate MTEL®: Communication and Literacy, Foundations of Reading and Early Childhood
In this course, through the use of an integrated approach of content, the student will develop strategies for the teaching of language arts, which build on the relation of thought and word and the changes in that process that develop competencies in listening, speaking, writing and reading as a union of word and thought. (CWRM)
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ECED 352 - Developmental Mathematics for the Young Child (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Professional Education Program and passing scores on all appropriate MTEL®: Communication and Literacy, Foundations of Reading and Early Childhood
In this course, through the use of an integrated approach of content, the student will develop strategies in math that are concept-oriented in which the primary emphasis is on thinking, reasoning and understanding with an emphasis on developing in young children the ability to investigate how and why things happen in math. In a prepracticum experience the student will teach a series of lessons in math at the primary level.
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ECED 361 - Creating an Effective Early Childhood Environment (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Professional Education Program and passing scores on all appropriate MTEL®: Communication and Literacy, Foundations of Reading and Early Childhood
This course explores ways to create a developmentally appropriate, standards-based, inclusive early childhood setting (PreK-2). Topics include early childhood standards, issues of diversity and multicultural education, classroom-based “inclusive” teaching and assessment strategies, management techniques and parent-community relationships. Teacher candidates will also continue to gather evidence for their Professional Teaching Portfolio.
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ECED 493 - Internship in Early Childhood Education (6 or 12 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department and admission to the Professional Education Program
For this internship, a minimum of 300 clock hours will be required in a PreK-2 grade setting as an early childhood teacher. This internship must be less than full-time but at least one-fifth time employment as an early childhood teacher. Request for this course must be made to the College of Education and Allied Studies Office. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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ECED 496 - Supervised Teaching in Public Schools: Early Childhood (6 or 12 credits)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into student teaching
This student-teaching practicum is a supervised experience. Candidates are assigned by the College of Education and Allied Studies to an appropriate primary classroom (grades K-2) where they will work to develop and refine their teaching skills. Candidates will have the opportunities to observe students and classrooms, design curriculum, practice effective classroom-management techniques, utilize contemporary teaching strategies and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners. Candidates will be coached and supervised by a qualified, on-site cooperating practitioner and a faculty member of the elementary and early childhood department. Candidates are required to attend periodic seminars on educational topics relevant to the student teaching experience. Candidates must demonstrate their competencies for initial teaching licensure and complete all departmental requirements. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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ECED 497 - Supervised Teaching in an Integrated Early Childhood Setting (6 credits)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into student teaching
This student-teaching practicum is a supervised experience for one quarter. Candidates are assigned by the College of Education and Allied Studies to an appropriate preschool or kindergarten setting where they will work to develop and refine their teaching skills with children of diverse backgrounds. Candidates will have the opportunity to observe children and various learning environments, design developmentally appropriate curriculum, practice effective management techniques, utilize contemporary teaching strategies, and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners. Candidates will be coached and supervised by a qualified, on-site practitioner and a faculty member of the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood. Candidates are required to attend periodic seminars on educational topics relevant to the student teaching experience. Candidates must demonstrate their competencies for initial teaching licensure and complete all department requirements. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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ECED 499 - Directed Study in Early Childhood Education (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of department; formal application required
Directed study is open to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated critical and analytical abilities in their studies and who wish to pursue a project independently. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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ECED 503 - Directed Study (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Directed study is designed for the graduate student who desires to study selected topics in a specific field. For details, consult the paragraph titled “Directed or Independent Study” in the “College of Graduate Studies” section of this catalog. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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ECED 570 - Special Topics in Early Childhood Education (1-4 credits)
Prerequisite: Course prerequisite may be specified depending upon the nature of the topic
Special topics of current relevance in early childhood education will be offered from time to time. The topic to be addressed will be announced prior to registration. Repeatable with consent of advisor.
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ECED 575 - Graduate Seminar in Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
Prerequisite: GRPP 501 and EDMC 530 and EDMC 531 and EDMC 532 and EDMC 533 and four content electives preapproved by advisor (no more than two of any content area)
This course is a study of problems and issues related to the education of young children. Emphasis will be placed on current research learning theories, curricular and methodological concerns. Each student will make an extensive study of a significant issue related to early childhood education. This course must be taken the final semester of the program. It may be taken alone or with one elective.
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ECED 596 - Practicum: Early Childhood Education (6 or 12 credits)
Prerequisite: Acceptance and good standing in teacher preparation program
This graduate-level practicum involves an eight- or 15-week field experience at the K-2 level under the guidance of a cooperating teacher and a university supervisor. Opportunities for participation in pupil observation, program planning and utilization of contemporary teaching strategies are included. Offered annually.
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ECED 597 - Practicum: Preschool (6 credits)
Prerequisite: Acceptance and good standing in teacher preparation program
This graduate-level practicum involves a supervised student teaching experience in a preschool setting with children, infancy through age five. Emphasis will be placed on development, implementation and evaluation of innovative preschool programs. The student participates in a total program, five days a week for eight weeks, in either a day care center, nursery school or head start program. Offered annually.
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ECED 598 - Internship: Early Childhood Education (6 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department
This graduate-level internship involves a minimum of 300 clock hours in a PreK-2 grade setting as an early childhood teacher. Internship must be less than full-time but at least one-fifth-time employment as an early childhood teacher. Request for this course must be made to the College of Education and Allied Studies Office.
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ECPK 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen with a writing placement score of 3 or above or a SAT score of 500 or above or who have completed ENGL 101. Students with 24 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived.
First Year Seminars (FYS) are writing-intensive, topic courses that introduce students to academic thought, discourse and practices. FYS courses prepare and orient students toward productive and fulfilling college careers by actively engaging them in a specific academic area of interest. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses will fulfill the First Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one FYS course may be taken for credit. (CFYS)
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ECPK 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101, and the speaking skills requirement. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are speaking- intensive, topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their speaking, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)
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ECPK 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are writing-intensive, topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)
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ECPK 301 - Early Childhood Language Development, Birth-K (1 credit)
Prerequisite: ECED 230; and ECED 280; and ELED 120 or PSYC 224; and SPED 218, which may be taken concurrently; and admission to Early Education and Care professional education program; and minimum overall and major GPA of 2.5; or consent of instructor
This is the first module in the three-credit course ECPK 320 Language Development and Early Literacy, Birth-K. In this one-credit course, students compare typical and atypical language development. The factors that influence that development will be emphasized as well as the genetic and physiological components of optimal language and literacy development. Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities and instructional materials is included.
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ECPK 302 - Language, Culture and Cognition, Birth-K (1 credit)
Prerequisite: ECED 230; and ECED 280; and ELED 120 or PSYC 224; and SPED 218, which may be taken concurrently; and admission to Early Education and Care professional education program; and minimum overall and major GPA of 2.5; or consent of instructor
This is the second module in the three-credit course ECPK 320 Language Development and Early Literacy, Birth-K. In this one-credit course, students learn the theories of second language acquisition, styles and strategies in language learning as well as the socio-cultural and cross-linguistic influences of language learning. Additionally, students will examine early indicators of the need for and remediation of language-, hearing-, and literacy-related difficulties and effective techniques to involve the family and community.
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ECPK 303 - Facilitating Early Literacy, Birth-K (1 credit)
Prerequisite: ECED 230; and ECED 280; and ELED 120 or PSYC 224; and SPED 218, which may be taken concurrently; and admission to Early Education and Care professional education program; and minimum overall and major GPA of 2.5; or consent of instructor
This is the third module in the three-credit course ECPK 320 Language Development and Early Literacy, Birth-K. This one-credit course explores an integrated model of literacy and the early childhood educator’s role in facilitating beginning reading and writing. Students will learn how to involve the family and community in order to promote the academic success of all learners, use appropriate assessment measures and techniques to analyze children’s current levels of language and literacy development, establish learning goals that match the individual child, and design developmentally appropriate literacy activities.
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ECPK 304 - Project-Based Learning in Early Childhood, Birth-K (1 credit)
Prerequisite: ECED 230; and ECED 280; and ELED 120 or PSYC 224; and SPED 218, which may be taken concurrently; and admission to Early Education and Care professional education program; and minimum overall and major GPA of 2.5; or consent of instructor
This is the first module in the three-credit course ECPK 321 Project-Based, STEM-Rich Learning in Early Childhood, Birth-K. This one-credit course focuses on the dynamics of implementing emergent, integrated curriculum in birth-kindergarten settings that is inclusive, interactive and child-centered, incorporating all the domains of development. Students will explore the premise that young children are thinkers, problem solvers and explorers, deserving environments rich in learning opportunities.
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