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CHEM 4495 - Undergraduate Research Credits: 1-4
Independent chemistry investigation under the direction of a faculty member. A written report is required. Prereq: Senior Only $
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CHEM 4999 - Special Topics in Chemistry Credits: 1-4
The study of topics not otherwise available to students. May include a lab.
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CIPA 2999 - Special Topics: Study Abroad Credits: 12
Study abroad as part of a university-sanctioned program. Prereq: Faculty Consent Required
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COMM 1103 - Public Speaking/Human Comm Credits: 3
Principles of public speaking and practice in presenting informative and persuasive speeches with emphasis on the human communication process.
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COMM 1105 - Intro to Mass Communication Credits: 3
Introduction to all forms of mass communication, including newspapers, magazines, radio/television, book publishing, public relations, advertising, and photojournalism. Begins with an analysis of the communication process and ends with media career opportunities. $
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COMM 1121 - Technical Writing Credits: 3
A course that stresses skills needed to produce profession-quality documents that effectively convey technical information. The fundamentals of audience analysis, document design and organization, revision, and achieving a readable style are addressed. Students produce basic workplace documents, such as technical definitions, product descriptions, instructions, and brief reports. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107 $
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COMM 2220 - Oral Interpretation Literature Credits: 3
Techniques of oral interpretation and development of adequate intellectual and emotional responsiveness to meaning of literature.
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COMM 2231 - News Reporting and Writing Credits: 3
Methods of gathering and evaluating news and writing news stories. Practice work includes covering assignments and writing news copy. Prereq: Typing proficiency $
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COMM 2232 - News Reporting and Writing 2 Credits: 3
This course is a continuation of COMM2231. It focuses on students working as professional journalists in a newsroom (computer lab). The professor teaching the course acts as editor. Student journalists cover assignments on various beats and compose news stories for the student newspaper. Class time will be spent writing and discussing reporting problems and successes, in addition to other journalism topics. Prereq: COMM 2231 $
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COMM 2250 - Publication Editing and Design Credits: 3
This course begins with aspects of editing and proofreading copy for published and broadcast news presentations, followed by fundamentals of layout and design of news presentations for various print and web publications. The copy editing component is based on Associated Press style for print and broadcast. Instruction includes fundamentals in visual communication followed by the mechanics of electronic pagination in a newsroom environment for print and web publishing. A discussion of presentation accuracy, engagement, sensationalism, ethics, and legal issues associated with presentation are also addressed. Prereq: COMM 2231 and COMM 2232 $
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COMM 2275 - Radio and Television Journalism Credits: 3
This course focuses on the study and application of announcing and newscasting styles in use in media–primarily radio and television. It provides understanding of the functions of and challenges facing the media announcer and newscaster. “On-air” announcing at both a local television station and radio station is required. $
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COMM 2289 - Magazine Feature Writing Credits: 3
Writing and marketing free-lance magazine articles of various types, including personal narrative, informative, how-to, historical, personality sketch, investigative, and interpretative. Students learn how to generate ideas, get photos, propose article ideas to editors, and survey regional and specialty magazine markets. Prereq: COMM 2231 and COMM 2232 $
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COMM 3185 - Internship in Communications Credits: 1-4
Out-of-classroom work experience under the supervision of an English/Humanities faculty member. The work assignment must be related to communication and may be conducted within business or industry, the public or private sector, or state, federal or local government. Level of course credit is based on the scope and responsibilities of the internship. Prereq: English/Humanities majors with sophomore, junior, or senior standing; and instructor permission.
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COMM 3300 - Public Relations/Communications Credits: 3
This course is an overview of the practice and effects of public relations and how it functions in organizations and society. Historical perspectives, strategic management communication functions, practical techniques, new communication technologies, communication with diverse publics, ethics, and social responsibility all will be emphasized. The course proceeds from the perspective that public relations is a communication management function through which organizations adapt to, alter, or maintain their environment in order to achieve organizational goals. Prereq: COMM 1105 and COMM 2231 $
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COMM 3306 - Professional Writing Credits: 3
Formerly ENGL 306, this course is typically Professional Communication at most institutions. This course stresses the techniques of research, organization, and writing that produce professional material for the contemporary workplace. Topics of design and production of internal and external management communications (e.g., newsletters, brochures, fact sheets, annual reports, and information/media kits) are included. Taught in a computer lab. Prereq: ENGL 1105 OR ENGL 1107 $
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COMM 3335 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
Combines theory and practice to develop an understanding of effective use of dyadic and small group communication. Methods of problem-solving and decision-making are explored, and effective group member and leader roles and responsibilities are studied and practiced. Students learn how and when to make use of unique or specialized group approaches and how to plan and conduct effective meetings. Strategies for planning and structuring several types of interviews are sutdied and practiced from the perspective of both the interviewer and interviewee. Prereq: ENGL 1105 and COMM 1103 or ENGL 1107
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COMM 3381 - Feminist Rhetoric Credits: 3
An extensive examination of various rhetorical strategies developed and used by feminists throughout the history of America. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
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COMM 3390 - Communication Practicum Credits: 2
Permits students interested in the school newspaper and other school-related publications to receive two hours of credit for their work if this work is directly supervised by a member of the Arts/Humanities department or the sponsor of the designated publication. Students must collect their work in a portfolio which will be evaluated by the instructor/sponsor in consultation with the chair of Arts/Humanities. WILL BE CHANGED TO COMM3390 - COMMUNICATION PRACTICUM - SPRING 2011 Prereq: COMM 1105, COMM 2231, and COMM 2232. Faculty Consent Required. $
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COMM 3392 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
Overview of the major principles, theories, and systems of intercultural communication with specific focus on technological and media contexts. Prereq: COMM 1103 and ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
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COMM 4420 - Adv Public Relations Writing Credits: 3
The course covers all forms of writing for public relations, including news releases, public service announcements, magazine queries, securing television and radio interviews, coverage memos, media alerts/advisories, features, trade press releases, newsletters, backgrounders, and public relations presentations. Prereq: COMM 1103 and COMM 3300 and ENGL 1101 or ENGL 1102 and ENGL 1105 $
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COMM 4490 - Management Communication Credits: 3
A study of the flow of internal and external communication within organizations. The ongoing communication process is viewed in its environmental context and in light of the goals of individuals and the organization itself. A combination of theoretical and practical approaches to the study of formal and informal interactions, channels, and verbal and non-verbal messages are used. Students are encouraged to take COMM 3335 before enrolling in this class. Prereq: COMM 1103, ENGL 1101 or ENGL 1102 and ENGL 1105
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COMM 4492 - Communication Portfolio Credits: 2
A capstone class intended to help students assemble their communications portfolio and prepare them for interviewing in communication related fields. $
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COMM 4999 - Special Topics in Communication Credits: 1-3
Study of various topics in journalism not otherwise available to students. $
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DTHY 1102 - DH Theory and Techniques 1 Credits: 4
Introduces principles and techniques for dental hygiene practice; including principles of preventive dentistry regarding etiology of deposits, caries, inflammation and oral physiotherapy methods. Aseptic techniques and guidelines for prevention of disease transmission are outlined. Development of foundational clinical skills for dental hygiene care and basic principles of dental hygiene instrumentation for detection and removal of deposits on manikin and student partner. Prereq: Admission to Dental Hygiene program. $
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DTHY 1103 - DH Theory & Techniques 2 Credits: 2
Continuation of principles and techniques for dental hygiene care, with the addition of rationale and technique for polishing and application of fluorides. Continuation of patient assessment techniques with emphasis on performing and documenting extra-oral/intra-oral examinations and dental/periodontal charting. Ethics and history of dental hygiene profession and application of patient education. Treatment planning and patient management techniques for dental anxiety and oral hypersensitivity. Review of infection control measures. Instrument sharpening techniques are introduced. Prereq: DTHY 1102 and Admission to the Dental Hygiene program. $
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DTHY 1104 - Clinical Dental Hygiene 2 Credits: 3
Application of knowledge and further development of clinical skills. Clinical demonstration of proficiencies to include: polishing technique, fluoride application, extra-oral/intra-oral examination and dental/periodontal charting. Infection control for disease prevention will be practiced. Completion and protected privacy of patient records will be assessed. Clinical skills will be practiced on student partner and then patients scheduled for dental hygiene treatment in the SSU dental hygiene clinic. Prereq: DTHY 1102. Admission in the Dental Hygiene program. Coreq: DTHY 1103 $
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DTHY 1110 - Dental Head/Neck Anat/Histology Credits: 4
A fundamental dental science course which includes a detailed study of bones, muscles, blood supply, nerves, and lymphatics of the head and neck; tooth morphology, supporting structures, intraoral anatomy and occlusion; histological and embryonic development of face and oral cavity including the teeth and supporting structures. Prereq: Admission in the Dental Hygiene program. $
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DTHY 1111 - Dental Radiology Credits: 3
Dental radiographic theory and techniques. Topics include: characteristics of radiation, x-ray production, exposure factors and their effects on radiographs, radiation biology, radiation protection, intra-oral and extra-oral techniques, film and film processing, faulty radiographs, and interpretation of anatomic landmarks and pathology. Techniques to perform quality assurance, expose, process, and mount intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs. Prereq: Admission to Dental Hygiene program $
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DTHY 1114 - Periodontology Credits: 2
A study of the periodontal supporting structures of the teeth and diseases/conditions that affect the periodontium. Classification, etiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, treatment and prevention of periodontal diseases and conditions are discussed. Prereq: Admission in the Dental Hygiene program. $
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DTHY 1115 - Oral Microbiology/Immunology Credits: 1
A study of general microbiology as applied to systemic and oral diseases and immunology. Applied microbiology principles are used in topics of sterilization and sepsis. A foundation of microbiology and immunology principles for subsequent courses in periodontics, pathology and pharmacology. Prereq: BIOL 1130 and Admission in the Dental Hygiene Program $
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DTHY 2201 - Med Emergencies/Dental Office Credits: 2
The pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, recognition, management, and prevention of medical emergencies that may occur in the dental office. Prereq: Admission to the Dental Hygiene program. $
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DTHY 2202 - Clinical Dental Hygiene 3 Credits: 3
Continuation of DTHY1104. Techniques and procedures of dental hygiene care and service performed in the clinic atmosphere as they would be in practice. Prereq: Admission to the Dental Hygiene program. $
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DTHY 2203 - DH Care:Special Needs and Ethics Credits: 1
Discussion of modified dental hygiene care for patients with special needs in addition to an emphasis on ethics and professionalism as they relate to the dental hygiene profession. Prereq: Admission in the Dental Hygiene program
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DTHY 2204 - Clinical Dental Hygiene 4 Credits: 4
Continuation of DTHY2202. Clinical application of dental hygiene patient care with emphasis on comprehensive care and adjunctive therapies. Prereq: Admission in the Dental Hygiene program. $
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DTHY 2205 - DH Care:App Nutrition/Sr Seminar Credits: 1
Discussion of nutritional counseling as it relates to dental caries and periodontal disease. In addition, selected topics through seminars and lectures are presented to aid in professional growth. Prereq: Admission in the Dental Hygiene program. Coreq: DTHY 2206 $
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DTHY 2206 - Clinical Dental Hygiene 5 Credits: 4
Advanced clinical application of dental hygiene techniques with emphasis on complete dental hygiene care and nutrition as it relates to direct patient care. Prereq: Admission in the Dental Hygiene program. Coreq: DTHY 2205 $
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DTHY 2210 - Dental Health Education Credits: 2
Designed to provide the dental hygiene student with organizational skills necessary for presenting information on oral health and wellness to individual patients and groups. Students will have the opportunity to apply teaching/learning techniques in the classroom. Presentations of lesson plans with visual aids for teaching dental health. Motivational concepts as applied to dental health education. Developing and planning of dental health education programs. Prereq: DTHY 1102, DTHY 1103, and DTHY 1104. Admission in the Dental Hygiene program. $
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DTHY 2211 - Seminar in Adv Periodontology Credits: 1
A study of current concepts regarding nonsurgical treatment of periodontal disease. Major emphasis will be on assessing root debridement techniques, education, maintenance and care of patients with periodontal disease. Course will include completion of a periodontal case study patient treated in the SSU dental hygiene clinic. Current periodontal research topics. Prereq: DTHY 1114 and admission in the Dental Hygiene program. $
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DTHY 2212 - Dental Materials Credits: 2
A study of the physical properties and manipulation of materials used in dentistry including restorative and preventive materials. Lab experiences include manipulation and placement of pit and fissure sealants, preliminary impressions, fabrication and trimming of study models, and amalgam polishing. Prereq: Admission in the Dental Hygiene program. $
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DTHY 2214 - Dental Public Health Credits: 2
An introduction to the field of public health. An emphasis will be placed on dental public health, including epidemiology, prevention, and a basic approach to creating a dental public health program with a focus on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Prereq: Admission to the Dental Hygiene program. $
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DTHY 2215 - General and Oral Pathology Credits: 2
An introduction to pathology. Discussion includes the processes of inflammation, necrosis, retrograde changes, and wound healing. Etiologies, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of oral lesions, as well as pathology of diseases affecting teeth and their supporting structures are considered. Prereq: Admission in the Dental Hygiene program. $
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DTHY 2216 - Pharmacology Credits: 2
Introduction to drugs and anesthetics used and encountered in dentistry as well as a study of patient management. Includes discussion of the origin, physical and chemical properties, effects on body systems, indication and contraindications for use, and methods of administration and elimination for major categories of drugs. Prereq: AHNR 1103 and admission in the Dental Hygiene program. $
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DTHY 2217 - Nutrition Credits: 2
The study of nutrients and how the body processes and uses them, their contribution to health, the consequences of nutrient deficiencies and the importance of an adequate, health diet and healthy lifestyle. Prereq: Admission in the Dental Hygiene program. $
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DTHY 2218 - Local Anesthesia & Pain Control Credits: 2
The study and application of methods of anesthesia and pain control used during dental treatment with which the dental hygiene student is involved. The scope of contemporary dental hygiene includes procedures which are likely to produce pain, and the ability to provide relief during such procedures is essential. The main topics of this course are nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation anesthesia and local anesthesia. Prereq: Admission in the Dental Hygiene program. Coreq: DTHY 2216 11 lecture hours 14 lab hours $
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DTHY 2999 - Topics in Dental Hygiene Credits: 1-3
A study of topics not otherwise available to students. Prereq: Admission in the Dental Hygiene program. $
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ECON 1103 - Econ for the Social Sciences Credits: 3
Introduces students to the economy and to economics as a way of thinking about the world. Builds on and incorporates basic concepts from both micro and macroeconomics and examines the role of scarcity, choice, and institutions in framing the changing roles of the private and public sector in the U.S. economy.
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ECON 2201 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
An elementary analysis of the principles of microeconomics. Includes a study of consumer behavior, different types of products and resource markets, and an analysis of certain economic problems. Prereq: MATH 1010
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ECON 2202 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
An introduction to the elementary principles of macroeconomics. Includes a study of the economic system and an analysis of national income concepts, fiscal and monetary policies, and economic growth.
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ECON 2999 - Topics in Economics Credits: 1-3
A study of topics not otherwise available to students. Repeatable for credit.
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ECON 3301 - Intermediate Microeconomics Credits: 3
A study of the economic theories of the consumer and the firm. Analysis of price and output behavior under various product and market structures and resource market analysis. Prereq: ECON 2201 and ECON 2202
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ECON 3302 - Intermediate Macroeconomics Credits: 3
National income analysis; fiscal and monetary policies for economic stabilization. Prereq: ECON 2201 and ECON 2202
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ECON 3310 - Money and Banking Credits: 3
Development of banking and the role of the Federal Reserve system in the U.S. Analysis of monetary policy for purpose of stabilization. Prereq: ECON 2201 and ECON 2202
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ECON 3320 - History of Economic Thought Credits: 3
Evolution of economic thought and methods with emphasis on the theories and ideas of the mercantilists, the physiocrats, the classicals, the neoclassicals, the Marxists, the Keynesians, and other schools of thought. Prereq: ECON 2201 and ECON 2202
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ECON 3326 - Economic History of the U.S. Credits: 3
Analysis of the changes in the economic structure and development of the U.S. from colonial days to the present. Includes a survey of American economic life and the role of entrepreneurship in economic development. Prereq: ECON 2201 and ECON 2202
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ECON 3332 - Managerial Economics Credits: 3
Use of economic theory and decision making techniques in business management. Production and consumer theory, applied price theory, pricing of final products, theory of profits, profit management, capital budgeting, cost and demand analysis theory to provide a solid foundation of economic understanding for use in managerial decision making. Prereq: ECON 2201, ECON 2202, and MATH 2110
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ECON 3350 - Labor Economics Credits: 3
Economic analysis of labor markets. Topics include labor supply and the derived demand for labor, human capital theory, labor market structures, trade unions, discrimination and public policy toward labor. Prereq: ECON 2201 and ECON 2202
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ECON 4405 - Economic Development Credits: 3
Examines the specific economic problems of less developed countries. The focus of this course is on the institutions and social structures that serve to promote, or inhibit economic and human development. Topics covered will typically include theories of economic growth, the role of the state, industrialization, the agricultural sector and additional, selected macroeconomic topics. Prereq: ECON 2201 and ECON 2202
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ECON 4411 - Comparative Economic Systems Credits: 3
Examines the theory and practice of differing types of economic systems with a particular focus on the role of institutions and the conflicts between the mechanisms of command, market and tradition as means of coordinating economic activity. Topics covered typically include arguments for and against capitalism and socialism, the history of socialism, transitional economies, the European Union and the welfare state and the emerging economies of Asia. Prereq: ECON 2201 and ECON 2202
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ECON 4425 - Public Finance Credits: 3
Economic analysis of government finance theory and practice. Topics include the role of government in the allocation of resources and the distribution of income, the selection of alternate expenditure and tax schemes and their effects on the private sector, and public choice theory. Prereq: ECON 2201 and ECON 2202
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ECON 4450 - International Economics Credits: 3
A one semester introduction to the basics of International Economics. Topics include arguments for and against free trade, international financial arrangements and the role of international institutions. Prereq: ECON 2201 and ECON 2202
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ECON 4480 - Econometrics Credits: 3
Economic analysis using linear regression techniques. Emphasis is on particular problems facing applied econometric researchers and practical solutions. Computer applications are included throughout the course. Prereq: ECON 2201, ECON 2202, and MATH 2500
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ECON 4999 - Special Topics in Economics Credits: 1-3
Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students. Repeatable for credit. Prereq: ECON 2201 and ECON 2202
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EDAE 3285 - Foundations of Secondary Educ Credits: 3
An introduction course focused on effective secondary schools. Students will examine the philosophy and organization of the secondary school curriculum and assessment, family and community involvement, and the professional role of the secondary school teacher. Candidates will be introduced to the specialized professional association standards for the appropriate licensure area. Candidates apply the knowledge and skills obtained from this course in a planned sequence of professional field experiences (51 Hours) with young adolescents (ages 12-21) in a secondary school setting under the supervision of qualified university and school based faculty. Prereq: Admission in Level 1 Teacher Ed. $
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EDAE 3385 - Action Rsrch:Home,School/Comm Credits: 3
Introduces teacher candidates to procedures and strategies for action research with a focus on diverse home, school, and community relationships relative to the secondary school classroom. Teacher candidates complete 84 hours of field-based experiences in a secondary school setting appropriate to their licensure area under the supervision of qualified university and school-based faculty. During this field placement, candidates will teach lessons and develop and implement a relevant action research project resulting in an action research report that includes a problem statement, literature review, data collection, analysis, and summary/application using appropriate technologies. Field experiences are arranged by the Department of Teacher Education in cooperation with partner districts. Prereq: EDAE 3285 and admission in Level 2 Teacher Ed. Coreq: EDRE 3305 and EDUC 3310 $
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EDAE 4400 - Sec School Cur/Instruction/Mgt Credits: 2
This course is designed to give pre-service teachers grounded experience in theory and practice related to the teaching of students (ages 12-21). Candidates will design and implement lessons that include inductive and deductive teaching methods and strategies. Candidates will design learning environments and classroom management plans which include technology and accommodations for the diverse learners in the classroom. Candidates will analyze and apply the Praxis Assessment Criteria in their lesson plans and in the classroom setting. Candidates benefit from exposure to peers specializing in different content areas and from extensive and continuous fieldwork. Prereq: EDAE 3385 and PSYC 3112 and admission in Level 2 Teacher Ed. $
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EDAE 4433 - Teaching Science Grades 7-12 Credits: 3
An exploration of methods of teaching science to students at the high school level. Topics to be explored include planning inquiry lessons, understanding the nature of science and scientific inquiry and using technology in the classroom to meet the diverse needs of learners. Special emphasis will be given to the areas of earth, life, and physical science. The NSTA safety standards will be emphasized. All activities and planning will be in accordance with NSTA and the Ohio Academic Content Standards for Science Education. Candidates apply the knowledge and skills obtained from this course in a planned sequence of professional field experiences (150 hours) with young adolescents (ages 12-21) in a secondary school setting under the supervision of qualified university and school based faculty. Prereq: EDAE 3385 and PSYC 3112 and admission in Level 2 Teacher Ed. Coreq: EDAE 4400 $
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EDAE 4490 - Directed Teaching and Seminar Credits: 10
A supervised clinical experience of at least 15 weeks teaching in a secondary content area classroom. A weekly seminar, both topical and process-oriented, provides opportunities to engage in critical reflection and in-depth examination of professional ethics and issues related to the specific clinical site as well as other professional issues. Candidates are evaluated according to the Shawnee State University Five Domains of Teacher Capacity and the Specialized Professional Association standards for the licensure area. Prereq: EDAE 4400 and ENGL 4434 or EDAE 4433 or SOCI 4435 or MATH 4700 and admission in Level 3 Teacher Ed. $
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EDCI 6601 - Principles of Curriculum Theory Credits: 3
Introduces the fundamental and historical concepts and principles of curriculum design and development, with a wide range of curriculum models in different theoretical frameworks to serve the needs of all students, both typical and atypical. 3 lecture hours $
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EDCI 6602 - Curriculum Planning and Implementation PreK-6 Credits: 3
Focuses on research-based curricular and instructional models that are associated with effective and standards-based instruction and learning for both typical and atypical students in PreK-6 classrooms. Emphasis on purposes, materials and practices associated with effective secondary schools. MUST HAVE CURRENT OR EXPIRED TEACHING LICENSE/CERTIFICATE OR BE IN A SCHOOL-RELATED SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES POSITION, SUCH AS SPEECH THERAPIST OR LIBRARIAN. Prereq: Instructor Permission Required 3 lecture hours $
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EDCI 6603 - Curriculum Planning and Implementation 6-12 Credits: 3
Focuses on research-based curricular and instructional models that are associated with effective and standards-based instruction and learning for both typical and atypical students in 6-12 classrooms. Emphasis on purposes, materials and practices associated with effective secondary schools. MUST HAVE CURRENT OR EXPIRED TEACHING LICENSE/CERTIFICATE OR BE IN A SCHOOL-RELATED SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES POSITION, SUCH AS SPEECH THERAPIST OR LIBRARIAN. Prereq: Instructor Permission Required 3 lecture hours $
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EDCI 6604 - Advanced Assessment in Curriculum and Instruction Credits: 3
Examines teachers’ use of formal and informal assessments in measuring student performance and in developing appropriate instruction for all students, both typical and atypical. Focuses on the design, implementation, and evaluation of strategies for assessing student learning for diagnostic purposes as well as for measuring achievement (including high-stakes testing). MUST HAVE CURRENT OR EXPIRED TEACHING LICENSE/CERTIFICATE OR BE IN A SCHOOL-RELATED SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES POSITION SUCH AS SPEECH THERAPIST OR LIBRARIAN Prereq: Instructor Permission Required 3 lecture hours $
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EDCI 6605 - Critical Studies in Multicultural Education Credits: 3
Assists students to acquire the critical pedagogy framework with which to examine strengths and issues in education in the American pluralistic society and around the world, with an emphasis on anti-oppression and social justice to maximize learning for all students in a just and caring environment. 3 lecture hours $
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EDCI 6606 - Teachers as Leaders Credits: 3
Explores ways of transforming teachers to instructional leaders through understanding various leadership roles and skills for supporting effective student learning and development for all students. Students must have current or expired teaching license/certificate or be in a school-related supplemental services position, such as speech therapist or librarian. Prereq: Instructor Permission Required. 3 lecture hours $
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EDEC 1150 - Intro Early Child Educ/Develop Credits: 3
This course provides a general introduction to the area of Early Childhood Education and a survey of developmental processes that influence the growth of the physical, intellectual, and socio-emotional aspects of the child from conception through early childhood. Central to the course is identifying and learning how to respond to the needs of children from birth to age eight in inclusive settings that respect both cultural and linguistic diversity. Students gain an understanding of essential developmentally appropriate practices, characteristics and needs of young children, high quality and effective resources to use with students, and the latest research in the field of Early Childhood Education. $
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EDEC 2283 - Adm Early Child Prog & Fam/Comm Credits: 3
Collaboration with parents, and with intra- and inter-agency teams as a basic framework to prepare students for administrative and leadership roles in the field of early childhood education, preK-Grade 3. The emphasis is on the importance of communication, teaming, and the assimilation of knowledge related to family/community partnerships; issues dealing with diversity; planning, implementing, and evaluating programs for all learners; leading and managing personnel; financing and budgeting; record keeping; and the establishment of policies and procedure in support of NAEYC Standards 2, 4, and 5. Prereq: EDEC 1150 and EDUC 1115 and admission in Level 1 Teacher Ed.
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EDEC 2285 - Field Experience in Early Credits: 1
EDEC 2285 is designed as a 1-credit field course (51 hours) to enable early childhood teacher candidates to earn field experience in working with the first three age groups of children (infant/toddler/preschooler). This course is a co-requisition to EDEC 2289 in order to meet the ODE and NAEYC early field requirement, and provide opportunity for EC teacher candidates to apply the knowledge and skills obtained from EDEC 2289 in professional field experience. Prereq: EDEC 1150 and EDIS 2250 and EDUC 2230 and PSYC 2130 and admission in Level 1 Teacher Ed. Coreq: EDEC 2289
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EDEC 2287 - Teaching Music/Movement/Creative Credits: 3
Basic Movement, Music and Creative Expression for Early Childhood provides students with knowledge of the educational development of the early learner. Emphasis is on designing, applying, and integrating appropriate creative learning experiences for the early learner in accordance with Academic Content Standards and the NAEYC guidelines for the education of young children. The course will include a focus on educational theory, designing creative learning programs, and assessment techniques. Prereq: EDUC 1115 and EDEC 2283 and ARTP 2801 and EDEC 1150 and EDEC 2255 and admission in Level 1 Teacher Ed. Coreq: EDEC 2285 and EDEC 2289 or EDEC 2290
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EDEC 2289 - Tch Integ Cur/Asses for EC Credits: 3
The course is designed for students in the process of preparing to teaching young children in preschool and kindergarten settings. The course fosters the development of skills and techniques in curiculum and assessment for teaching with young children. The course gives studdents a study of cognitive development of children in the areas of social studies, science, mathematics, language arts, music, and movement. Play and child-center as a learning and socializing process will be emphasized. The tools of developmentally appropriate assessment will be emphasized. Prereq: EDEC 1150 and EDUC 1115 Coreq: EDEC 2290 $
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EDEC 2290 - Clinical Practice Credits: 3
This course is designed for a 14-week or 280-hour directed teaching experience in an early childhood educational setting, which includes diverse environments. Prereq: EDEC 1150, EDRE 2202, and EDUC 1115 and admission in Level 1 Teacher Ed. Coreq: EDEC 2289 $
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EDEC 3385 - Action Rsrch:Home/School/Comm Credits: 3
Introduces teacher candidates to procedures and strategies for action research with a focus on diverse home, school, and community relationships relative to the middle school classroom. Teacher candidates complete 120 hours of field-based experiences in an Early Childhood setting appropriate to their licensure areas under the supervision of qualified university and school-based faculty. During this field placement, candidates will teach lessons and develop and implement a relevant action research project resulting in an action research report that includes a problem statement, literature review, data collection, analysis, and summary/application using appropriate technologies. Field experiences are arranged by the Department of Teacher Education in cooperation with partner districts. Prereq: EDEC 2283 and EDEC 2284 and EDEC 2289 and EDEC 2290 or EDEC2285 and admission in Level 2 Teacher Ed. Coreq: EDUC 3310 and EDRE 3305 $
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EDEC 4415 - Teach Devel Math Early Child Ed Credits: 3
This methods course is designed to help the early childhood teacher integrate teaching skills with the applied theory, practice, and knowledge from previous courses in early childhood. It is a content-based class, with reference to appropriate mathematics curriculum as indicated in the state of Ohio’s competency-based models for this content area and the NAEYC and CEC guidelines. Field experience is an integral part. Prereq: EDEC 3385 or EDIS 3385 and admission in Level 2 Teacher Ed. Coreq: EDEC 4416, EDEC 4420 and EDEC 4421 $
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EDEC 4416 - Teach Develop Sci Early Child Ed Credits: 3
This methods course is designed to help the early childhood teacher integrate teaching skills with the applied theory, practice, and knowledge acquired from previous courses in early childhood. It is a content-based course with reference to appropriate science curriculum as indicated in the state of Ohio’s competency-based model for this content area and the NAEYC and CEC guidelines for the education of young children. Students design curriculum, instructional delivery, and student performance-based evaluation, integrating content and a range of developmental and learning style needs. Students demonstrate teaching in a variety of clinical formats; design, develop, and “publish” lesson plans and units; and evaluate their own teaching effectiveness. Field experience is an integral part. Prereq: EDEC 3385 and admission in Level 2 Teacher Ed. Coreq: EDEC 4415, EDEC 4420 and EDEC 4421 $
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EDEC 4420 - Teach Devel Lang Art Early Child Credits: 3
This methods course is designed to help the early childhood teacher integrate teaching skills with the applied theory, practice, and knowledge from previous courses in early childhood. It is a content-based course, with reference to appropriate language arts curriculum as indicated in the state of Ohio’s guidelines for the education of young children. The primary focus of this course is on language acquisition and development of early learners. Students will become familiar with research-based language arts programs while incorporating them into the curriculum, instructional delivery, and student performance-based evaluation, content and range of developmental and learning style needs. Students demonstrate teaching design, develop, and “publish” lesson plans and units; and evaluate their own teaching effectiveness. Field experience is an integral part. Prereq: EDEC 3385 and admission in Level 2 Teacher Ed. Coreq: EDEC 4415, EDEC 4416, and EDEC 4421 $
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EDEC 4421 - Teach Devel Soc Stds Early Child Credits: 3
This methods course is designed to help the early childhood teacher integrate teaching skills with the applied theory, practice, and knowledge from previous courses in early childhood. It is a content-based course, with reference to appropriate social studies curriculum as indicated in the state of Ohio’s competency-based models for the content area and the NAEYC and CEC guidelines for the education of young children. The primary focus of this course is on the social studies curriculum and the early learner. Students will design curriculum, instructional delivery, and student performance-based evaluation, integrating content and a range of developmental and learning style needs. Students demonstrate teaching design, develop, and “publish” lesson plans and units; and evaluate their own teaching effectiveness. Field experience is an integral part. Prereq: EDEC 3385 and admission in Level 2 Teacher Ed. Coreq: EDEC 4415, EDEC 4416, and EDEC 4420 $
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EDEC 4490 - Directed Teaching and Seminar Credits: 12
A cumulative experience of at least 14 weeks-420 hours, working with children of different age groups and varying abilities within the Early Childhood licensure level. An experienced classroom teacher and university faculty will supervise the student teaching experience. Scheduled seminar sessions will be both topical and process-oriented, focusing on professional issues and standards related to early childhood and the profession of teaching (NAEYC, IRA, NCATE, INTASC). Development of a Professional Portfolio is an element of the seminar. Prereq: EDEC 4415 and EDEC 4416 and EDED 4420 and EDEC 4421 and admission in Level 3 Teacher Ed. $
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EDEC 4491 - Guidance/Class Mgt Early Child Credits: 2
This course is designed to assist preservice, student, and current teachers in developing effective classroom management skills in order to maximize student learning. Topics include: classroom organization, behavioral norms, instructional transition time, rules and behavioral intervention strategies, time management, various approaches to discipline planning, managing a diverse classroom, managing student work, addressing abuse and neglect, collegial collaboration, developmentally appropriate practice and classroom management in relationship to professional standards. Prereq: EDEC 3385 or EDIS 3385 and admission in Level 3 Teacher Ed.
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EDIS 2250 - Exceptional Learning Needs (ELN) Credits: 2
This is a survey course covering the identification, developmental characteristics, and intervention strategies for exceptional children and youth across educational and community settings. Course activities make inquiry the norm, problem-solving the focus, and critical thinking the process, as teacher candidates locate, evaluate, and effectively use data to become “informationally literate” life long learners. 22 field/lab hours required. Prereq: EDUC 1115 and admission in Level 1 Teacher Ed. Coreq: EDUC 2245 and EDUC 2248 $
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EDIS 2252 - Move/Hlth/Adapt Tech Except Need Credits: 3
Health and medical conditions and their implications for learning and prevention. Generic medical terminology and the effects of various factors (i.e., nutrition, genetics, neurology) on the educational, cognitive, physical, social, and emotional behavior of individuals with exceptionalities. Examination of how technology can assist with planning and managing learning environments, inclusive of alternative communication and learning systems for special needs students. Prereq: EDUC 1115 and admission in Level 1 Teacher Ed. Coreq: EDIS 2250 $
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EDIS 3254 - Communication:Lang/Cult/Literacy Credits: 3
Course Description:
Examines typical/atypical language development; language models; augmentative, assistive, & adaptive technology; and the cultural and linguistic differences of children with ELN whose primary language is not English and/or who require language enhancement and the specific pervasive/persistent disabilities across the life span beginning at the pre-linguistic and emergent language stages of development. Signing will be used throughout the course. Prereq: EDUC 1115 and admission in Level 1 Teacher Ed. $
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EDIS 3256 - Foundations: Early Childhood Credits: 2
Focus on children from 3-9 years of age with mild/moderate/severe disabilities, with the greatest attention on the latter two levels. Course will address the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed when working with this population–historical and philosophical basis; family services; factors & assessment of mental health and social-emotional development, functionally appropriate activities; assistive and augmentative technology; and alternative assessment and curriculum in each of the five developmental domains. Legal, ethical and policy issues associated with educational, developmental, and medical services for young children and their families; conducting successful home visits with families of children with moderate to severe disabilities. Prereq: Admission in Level 2 Teacher Ed. $
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EDIS 3285 - Foundations for Intervention Credits: 3
A pragmatic study of the foundations of Special Education from pre-school through transition to post high school activities. Prereq: Admission in Level 2 Teacher Ed. $
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EDIS 3311 - Assessment/Diag/Prescription Credits: 3
Using multiple types of formal and informal assessments and data, in a non-biased manner, for a variety of educational decisions–eligibility, IEP objectives, manifestation hearings, instructional accommodations, placement, monitoring progress, etc. Understanding the legal policies and ethical principles of measurement and assessment involved with same. Prereq: EDIS 2250, EDIS 2252, and admission in Level 2 Teacher Ed. Coreq: EDIS 3254 $
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EDIS 3314 - Behavior:Interven/Maint/Remedia Credits: 3
Create and facilitate physically and emotionally safe environments that promote understanding, diversity, critical thinking, problem solving; and the development, maintenance, and generalization of knowledge and skills across environments, settings, and the lifespan. Use direct motivational and instructional interventions and use an effective and least intrusive manner of intervening with students with ELN in a crisis. Teacher candidates are required to complete both a Management Philosophy and a Personal Management System (rubric and performance demo used for evaluation). Prereq: EDIS 2250, EDIS 2252, and admission in Level 2 Teacher Ed. Coreq: EDIS 3311 and EDIS 3254 $
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EDIS 3385 - Action Rsrch:Home/School/Commun Credits: 3
Field based practicum with a weekly seminar to apply skills and knowledge learned in EDIS2250, 2252, 2254, 3390, 3283, & 3311, as well as their required reading courses, in an authentic manner using qualitative data collection, coding, and analysis methods to complete an extensive case study on an ELN student. This Action Research process is to reflect the Conceptual Framework for the Dept. of Teacher Ed. Teacher candidates are to apply technology tools and skills to complete this task. Prereq: EDIS 2250 and EDIS 2252 and EDIS 2254 and admission in Level 2 Teacher Ed. Coreq: EDIS 3311 and EDIS 3314 $
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EDIS 4283 - Inter-Prof/Parent Collaboration Credits: 3
Collaborative strategies in working with individuals with exceptional learning needs, parents, school and community personnel, and intra- and interagency relationships are examined to include benefits, processes, and problem solving techniques and respect for cultural and linguistic diversity, noting how this is addressed in various learning environments. The emphasis is on the importance of communication, teaming, monitoring, and periodic review of the prescribed individual program. Prereq: EDIS 3385 and admission in Level Three of Teacher Education $
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EDIS 4423 - Instruc:Accom/Alter/Strat Early Credits: 3
Use evidence-based instructional strategies to individualize instruction and assessment for individuals with ELN to promote challenging learning in both the general and special curricula and to appropriately modify learning environments with said modifications and Positive Behavioral Supports. Maximize engagement and social interactions–students with students, adults, texts, technology in an effort to enhance academic and social learning through the application of critical thinking skills and performance-based assessment. Consideration of the Developmentally Appropriate Practices and materials and the characteristics of the ELN are to be reflected in the selection of materials and activities to engender self-motivation, self-efficacy, and self-monitoring. Application of the aforementioned with Moderate/Severe and PreK-1 is to be the focus of this course. Prereq: EDIS 3305 and EDIS 3311, and EDIS 3314, and EDIS 3385 and admission in Level 3 Teacher Ed. $
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EDIS 4425 - Instruc Env/Curr/Strat Mid/Sec Credits: 3
Use evidence-based instructional strategies to individualize instruction and assessment for individuals with mild/moderate ELN to promote challenging learning in both the general and special curricula and to appropriately modify learning environments with said modifications and Positive Behavioral Supports. Maximize engagement and social interactions–students with students, adults, texts, technology in an effort to enhance academic and social learning through the application of critical thinking skills and performance-based assessment. Consideration of the Developmentally Appropriate Practices and materials and the characteristics of the ELN are to be reflected in the selection of materials and activities to engender self-motivation, self-efficacy, and self-monitoring. Particular attention also needs to be given to transition plans and the content needed for high stakes testing and State Academic Content Standards. Prereq: EDIS 3305 and EDIS 3311, and EDIS 3314, and EDIS 3385 and admission in Level 3 Teacher Ed. $
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EDIS 4485 - App of Rsrch/Practice & Seminar Credits: 2
Curriculum, instruction, and evaluation, field-based practicum with a weekly seminar to holistically describe their field environment–Intervention Specialist’s role, materials, methods, degree of collaboration, aid usage, etc.–and ways to make each component more effective. Students apply the skills and knowledge gained in university courses to the school setting as they practice teaching methods, literacy strategies, evaluation and assessment techniques, and classroom management with faculty and staff in their educational setting. This setting will focus on moderate/severe and/or the Early Childhood student with ELN. Prereq: EDIS 3305 and EDIS 3311, and EDIS 3314, and EDIS 3385 and admission in Level 3 Teacher Ed. Coreq: EDIS 4423 $
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EDIS 4490 - Clinical Practice:IS 1 Credits: 5
Clinical practicum and seminar to address the older and/or mild/moderate student with ELN. In addition to the responsibilities and activities conducted during the EDIS4485 course and field, the teacher candidate is expected to assume all duties and responsibilities typically assigned to the teacher practitioner–cooperating teacher. Every effort is to be made to apply the ethical standards, knowledge, skills, and disposition gained/honed throughout the candidate’s time in the Intervention Specialist Program. Additional requirements, as deemed necessary, may be elucidated by the candidate’s Seminar instructor and/or supervising instructor. This authentic experience is to focus on moderate/severe and/or the younger Early Childhood ELN student within the candidate’s licensure. Prereq: EDIS 3283, EDIS 3311, EDIS 3314, and EDIS 3385 and admission in Level 3 Teacher Ed. Coreq: EDIS 4423 and EDIS 4485 $
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