May 03, 2024  
2013-2014 Graduate Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • MLL 504 - Seminar in Language Learning


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Please contact department for information on this course.

  
  • MUS 513 - Beethoven


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    A study of the life and times of Ludwig van Beethoven, with examination of representative works from all fields of his creative activity and the place of these works in the history or the arts.

    credit: 3
  
  • MUS 517 - Evolution of Jazz and Rock


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    A survey of the evolution of jazz and rock through the development of the elements that make up the music, the people responsible for these developments and the social influences of their times.

    PREREQ: Mus 112 or equivalent.
    credit: 3
  
  • MUS 523 - Women and Music


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    A study of the contributions of women musicians and the issues they have faced in the past and are still facing. This will be discussed with regard to their many roles as composers, performers, conductors, educators, scholars, patrons, and amateur musicians in all types
    of music (classical, folk, popular, jazz, and rock) through musical examples and literature.

    PREREQ: Graduate standing.
    credit: 3
  
  • MUS 531 - Piano, Individual Instruction


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    NOTE: Applied music instruction is available to qualified graduate students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
    credit: 1 or 2
  
  • MUS 537 - Organ, Individual Instruction


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    NOTE: Applied music instruction is available to qualified graduate students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
    credit: 1 or 2
  
  • MUS 541 - Voice, Individual Instruction


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    NOTE: Applied music instruction is available to qualified graduate students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
    credit: 1 or 2
  
  • MUS 551 - Violin, Individual Instruction


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    NOTE: Applied music instruction is available to qualified graduate students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
    credit: 1 or 2
  
  • MUS 552 - Viola, Individual Instruction


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    NOTE: Applied music instruction is available to qualified graduate students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
    credit: 1 or 2
  
  • MUS 553 - Cello, Individual Instruction


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    NOTE: Applied music instruction is available to qualified graduate students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
    credit: 1 or 2
  
  • MUS 554 - Double Bass, Individual Instruction


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    NOTE: Applied music instruction is available to qualified graduate students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
    credit: 1 or 2
  
  • MUS 561 - Flute, Individual Instruction


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    NOTE: Applied music instruction is available to qualified graduate students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
    credit: 1 or 2
  
  • MUS 562 - Single Reeds, Individual Instruction


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    NOTE: Applied music instruction is available to qualified graduate students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
    credit: 1 or 2
  
  • MUS 563 - Double Reeds, Individual Instruction


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    NOTE: Applied music instruction is available to qualified graduate students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
    credit: 1 or 2
  
  • MUS 571 - Trumpet, Individual Instruction


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    NOTE: Applied music instruction is available to qualified graduate students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
    credit: 1 or 2
  
  • MUS 572 - French Horn, Individual Instruction


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    NOTE: Applied music instruction is available to qualified graduate students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
    credit: 1 or 2
  
  • MUS 573 - Trombone, Individual Instruction


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    NOTE: Applied music instruction is available to qualified graduate students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
    credit: 1 or 2
  
  • MUS 574 - Baritone or Tuba, Individual Instruction


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    NOTE: Applied music instruction is available to qualified graduate students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
    credit: 1 or 2
  
  • MUS 581 - Percussion, Individual Instruction


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    NOTE: Applied music instruction is available to qualified graduate students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
    credit: 1 or 2
  
  • MUS 586 - Guitar, Individual Instruction


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    NOTE: Applied music instruction is available to qualified graduate students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
    credit: 1 or 2
  
  • MUS 588 - Efficient Body Use in the Performing Arts


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Class and private instruction in relaxation techniques (based on the Alexander Techniques) for efficient use of the body for performance in music, theatre, or dance.

    PREREQ: permission of instructor.
    credit: 2
  
  • MUS 590 - African Music in the Americas


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course introduces students to the music of west Africa, and then studies how those musical characteristics were transplanted to Brazil, Cuba, Trinidad, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico, among others. The class also examines cultural, social and anthropological characteristics in West Africa, Brazil, Cuba, the Caribbean Islands and the United States.

    PREREQ: Graduate standing.
    credit: 3
  
  • MUS 599 - Independent Study


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    An in-depth study for the student with a particular interest or need.

    PREREQ: permission of instructor.
    NOTE: For qualified upper division music majors.
    credit: 1 to 3
  
  • OCE 505 - Coastal Environments


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Please contact department for information on this course.

  
  • PHL 508 - Ethical Issues in Health Communication


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Working from the insights of thinkers from the fields of philosophy and communication studies, this course will examine ethical issues that arise within healthcare. After discussing some basic elements of ethical theory and communication, students critically examine issues related to (e.g.) end of life, reproductive technology, and the provider-patient relationship.  Prerequisites: Six hours of course work in health communication, or instructor permission.

    credit: 3
  
  • PHY 505 - Topics in Physics


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Please contact department for information on this course.

  
  • PHY 551 - Special Relativity


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

  
  • PHY 552 - General Relativity


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

  
  • PHY 599 - Independent Study


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Topics related to a student’s interests but not otherwise available at Oswego.

    PREREQ: admission to graduate standing and a minimum of six hours of undergraduate study in physics beyond introductory physics or equivalent.
    NOTE: This course may be taken for credit more than once, but the maximum total allowed is six credit hours.
    credit: 1 to 6
  
  • PSY 326 - Psychology of Race: Examining Racial and Ethnic Identity Development


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Psychological aspects of racial and ethnic identity development and personal identities of U.S. racialized groups will be explored from a psychological basis.  Students will increase cultural awareness of their own and others racial and ethnic identities and will evaluate research on the role of racial and ethnic identity development in psychological processes and human behavior.

    PREREQ: PSY 100 or SOC 100
    credit: 3
  
  • PSY 342 - Criminal Psychology


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course explores the complexity of criminal behavior, particularly violent behavior, and teh individual, situationa, and sociocultural influences on criminal behavior. These influences are then applied to a variety of forms of criminal behavior, including homicide, assault, rape, relationship violence, and property/economic crime. Prevention mmethods are discussed and evaluated.

    PREREQ: PSY 100
    credit: 3
  
  • PSY 343 - Health Psychology


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course explores the complexity of criminal behavior, particularly violent behavior, and the individual, situational, and sociocultural influences on criminal behavior. These influences are then applied to a variety of forms of criminal behavior, including homicide, assault, rape, relationship violence, and property/economic crime. Prevention methods are discussed and evaluated.

    PREREQ: PSY 100
    credit: 3
  
  • PSY 505 - Current Topics in Psychology


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Seminar or lecture course closely related to specific interests of the individual staff members. Topics might include Adulthood and Aging, Human Motivation, and advanced topics in Abnormal Psychology.

    PREREQ: graduate standing, with a minimum of nine undergraduate credit hours in psychology.
    credit: 3
  
  • PSY 505 - Topics in Abnormal Psychology: Trauma and Loss


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course examines the study of the psychology of trauma and loss as it impacts human behavior. The nature of trauma and grief and types of loss people experience when they encounter traumatic experiences, psychological theories of trauma and loss, cultural and historical issues relevant to traumatic loss experiences, as well as some of the methods used to study these reactions will be covered. The course will review theory and research on loss and trauma related to death, divorce, and dissolution, disease processes and injuries, unemployment and homelessness, war and violence (including effects of terrorism and plight of refugees), and the Holocaust and genocide. Students will develop an understanding of strengths and weaknesses of past and current theories and research in the area of trauma and loss.

    PREREQ: Psy 100, 280, 290, 350 and graduate standing.
    credit: 3
  
  • PSY 526 - Psychology of Race: Examining Racial and Ethnic Identity Development


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Psychological aspects of racial and ethnic identity development and personal identities of U.S. racialized groups will be explored from a psychological basis. Students will increase cultural awareness of their own and others racial and ethnic identities and will evaluate research on the role of racial and ethnic identity development in psychological processes and human behavior.

    PREREQ: Graduate student in good standing.
    credit: 3
  
  • PSY 552 - Introduction to Trauma Studies


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Intermediate and advanced concepts of the psychophysiology of the trauma response and current research on trauma assessment and intervention with civilian and military populations are examined. Criteria for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Post Traumatic Embitterment Disorder, Acute Stress Disorder, and Disorders of Extreme Stress Not Otherwise Specified and trauma informed treatments are also explored.
    Prerequisites: Graduate standing.
    Credit: 3
     

  
  • PSY 553 - Cognitive Processing Therapy


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course on cognitive processing therapy will augment topical elective offerings in the trauma studies curriculum. Cognitive processing therapy can be viewed as a combination of cognitive therapy and exposure therapy and has been chosen as a national treatment intervention for military veterans with PTSD.
    Prerequisites: PSY 290, 350 and CPS 310 and graduate standing, or instructor permission.
    Credits:3

  
  • PSY 554 - Trauma and Self-Care: Compassion Fatigue


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Course Description: This course is designed for students who wish to learn of methods used to work with and coach professionals and volunteers working with the traumatized. These practitioners are especially vulnerable to developing compassion fatigue or other negative consequences of their work. This course is designed to guide students in the theoretical background preparation needed to be in a position (once further qualified) to treat those practitioners requiring counseling and therapy who already have compassion fatigue and related problems. The course will focus specifically on the assessment and treatment of work-related Acute Stress Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, clinical depression, substance abuse, and profound burnout in the context of the transformation toward wellness. Specifically, the course provides guidance in effectively building a therapeutic alliance and focusing on the professional’s current self-care status, building a commitment to wellness and the motivation to fundamentally change her or his work life style toward a transformation. This transformation to wellness includes but is not limited to both teaching effective stress management methods for both containment/control of unwanted distress and finding and having knowledge of research on effectiveness of these methods. This course will not train students to do the counseling as that is part of the Masters in Mental Health Counseling curriculum but rather prepare them in the theoretical and research grounding for an evidence-based, informed approach to this issue.

    PREREQ: PSY 290, PSY 350 or CPS 310; Graduate Standing or instructor permission.
     
    credit: 3
  
  • PSY 555 - Trauma and the Military: Focus on Combat Trauma


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course focuses on the effects of trauma that are specific to men and women who have served in the military. General information about military-related traumatic experiences, as well as information specific to veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq is provided. Topics will include historical and contemporary perspectives on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma, and treatment modalities such as Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy A course on trauma and the military with a focus on combat trauma will be important to inform students on the nature of combat-related trauma and interventions for military veterans with PTSD.
    Prerequisites: PSY 290, PSY 350 or CPS 310, and graduate standing, or instructor permission.
    Credits: 3

  
  • PSY 556 - Trauma and Children


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course provides a broad introduction to the impact of various traumas on children (ages 0-12) from an integrated model of psychology. Students will learn how trauma impacts all levels of a child’s individual development, as well as how trauma influences the systems in which children live and function. A review of resilience literature and related psychological disorders will be included as well. Although the focus of this course is on foundational literature and current research in these topic areas, a brief introduction to
    assessment, treatment models, service delivery systems, and basic treatment strategies will also be provided. The material presented will focus on current scientific and practice literature, as well as case examples and clinical experiences of professionals.
     

    PREREQ: Research Methods (e.g. PSY 290 or equivalent); a Developmental course (e.g. PSY 200, PSY 320, HDV 322 or HDV 323 or equivalent); and an Abnormal psychology course (e.g. PSY 350 or CPS 310 or equivalent); and graduate standing.
     
    credit: 3
  
  • PSY 559 - Ethno-Cultural Aspects of Trauma


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Course will examine the psychological effects of racial and ethnic identity on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In this course general ideas of identity development and its effects on PTSD symptomology will be explored from a psychological basis.

    PREREQ: PSY 290 and 350 or graduate standing or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  
  • PSY 580 - Advanced Psychological Statistics


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    An advanced course in statistics dealing with the analysis of variance, multiple regression and correlation.

    PREREQ: graduate standing with a minimum of nine undergraduate credit hours in psychology and a basic course in statistics.
    credit: 3
  
  • PSY 595 - Graduate Field Placement (Trauma Studies)


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Semester long field placement with ten hours per week of on-site training, totaling 120 hours with an agency that serves a trauma affected population. Training will focus on informative experiences regarding level appropriate (non-clinical) trauma service, program or needs  assessment and evaluation, continuing education, resource and referral activities. (Up to one third of the training experience for the field placement may be provided through a one to three week immersion field experience with international or national trauma affected survivor populations and their care providers (i.e., Haitian nationals, consultants, and in-country site mentors from mental health and other relief agencies or institutions). Permission for the immersion experience to be credited towards a portion of the field placement must be sought prior to the placement. Only students preapproved for participation in the immersion travel away experiences may participate. Faculty mentors will accompany students to the travel away field placements and work with local site mentors, and consultants to supervise the student training).

    PREREQ: Students in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Trauma Studies program; or Graduate standing; or Non-matriculated graduate students; or Senior status; and PSY 552 Iand a graduate diversity course in trauma either PSY 559 (CPS 595) Ethnocultural Aspects of Trauma: Marginalized/Racial Groups (for eligibility for the New Orleans Katrina field or other national placement portion); or PSY 559 (CPS 595) Ethnocultural Aspects of Trauma: Focus on Haiti (for eligibility for the Haitian field placement portion) or permission of instructor.
  
  • PSY 599 - Independent Study


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    credit: 3
  
  • SFE 550 - Fundamentals of Safety


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Study of the fundamentals of safety including the accident problem and the societal impact, causation, and counter measures of accidents. Also, safety in the workplace, Occupational and Health and Safety Act regulations, home, school and recreational safety, traffic safety, and disaster safety.

    credit: 3
  
  • SFE 551 - Driver and Traffic Safety Education


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    For experienced teachers desiring to meet New York State qualifications for instruction in secondary schools; prepares students to organize, teach and administer driver education. Emphasis is placed on materials and methods of teaching both the classroom and practice phases of a high school program.

    PREREQ: Sfe 550.
    credit: 6
  
  • SFE 560 - Trends and Problems in Driver Education


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    For in-service teachers and supervisors of driver education. Selected instructional, supervisory and psychological aspects of traffic safety. Advanced techniques of instruction, new resources, research and professional problems. Prerequisite: teaching or supervisory experience in driver education.

    PREREQ: Sfe 551.
    credit: 3
  
  • SOC 500 - Principles of Sociology


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

  
  • SOC 541 - Class and Mobility in Society


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

  
  • SOC 543 - Industrial Sociology


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

  
  • SOC 551 - Seminar in the Family


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

  
  • SOC 560 - Dynamics of Prejudice and Discrimination


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Prejudice and discrimination relating to disempowered groups of nonracial categories. Social construction of minority status, labeling and social policy implications. AIDS victims, women, older workers, gay men and lesbians, the physically challenged, and the elderly.

    PREREQ: graduate standing.
    credit: 3
  
  • SOC 599 - Independent Study


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    A course of individualized study or research, not available as a regular course offering, arranged by a student and approved by the instructor, advisor, and department chairperson.

    PREREQ: Additional Soc 500 or completion of twenty-four sociology hours including all “Basic Requirements” listed for a sociology major and graduate standing.
    NOTE: May be repeated for credit, however, the maximum credit allowed is six hours.
    credit: 1 to 6
  
  • SOE 597 - DASA Training


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Training in harassment, bullying, and discrimination prevention and intervention: Dignity for All Students Act. A six-hour workshop in compliance with Part 52 and Part 80 of the Commissioners’ Regulations.

    credit: 0
  
  • SPE 503 - Field Placement II: Small-Group Instruction in Inclusive Classrooms


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This field-based experience will require candidates to observe and explore the roles and responsibilities of classroom teachers related to teaching learners with disabilities. Candidates will implement instructional activities for small groups in classrooms which include students with disabilities. Competencies will accentuate teaching practices that address the needs of individual students with disabilities within school classrooms.

    PREREQ: Acceptance in the Initial Certification Childhood Education major; concurrent registration in Spe 504.
    credit: 1
  
  • SPE 504 - Teaching Exceptional Students


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course provides an introduction to P.L. 94-142, Section 504, P.L. 99-457, subsequent legislation and amendments, the New York Special Education Process, and contemporary models, issues and trends in the field of special education. Areas of exceptionality are studied in the relation to definitions, characteristics, etiologies, and educational implications

    PREREQ: Graduate standing.
    credit: 3
  
  • SPE 507 - Seminar in Collaborative Skills


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This seminar explores theoretical and practical issues relevant to contemporary models of collaborative education. Representative topics include the special education—special education interface, provision of multi-disciplinary services to special needs students, parent—professional partnerships, community resources, and skills of effective communication.

    PREREQ: Graduate standing.
    credit: 3
  
  • SPE 514 - Methods and Materials for Special Needs Students


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course offers a comprehensive survey of methods and materials in the major academic curricular areas relevant to the individualized instruction of culturally diverse, special needs students. Emphasis is placed on the practical, sequential coverage of K-12 adaptations in lesson planning, content, teaching strategies, evaluation, and media use. Critical topics also include teacher-designed materials, commercial pro- grams, software, computer assisted programs, teaching principles applicable to self-monitoring skills, motivation, and generalization training.

    PREREQ: graduate standing and Spe 501 and 504.
    credit: 3
  
  • SPE 515 - Educational Planning: Literacy for Students with Disabilities


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course will emphasize decision-making special educators need to co-plan individual literacy programs for students with mild, moderate or severe disabilities. It will address ways to enhance meaningful participation in typical literacy activities in general education classes for students with disabilities. The course will also address knowledge and skills to design individual instructional programs in literacy, when needed, to augment general education opportunities. Issues such as individualized assessment, grouping, scheduling, curriculum, materials, guided lesson plans, methods, use of technology and assistive technology for literacy development and instruction and specialized approaches will be addressed.

    PREREQ: Admission to MSED Special Education program.
    credit: 3
  
  • SPE 521 - Educational Planning: Proactive Behavior Supports


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course will emphasize knowledge and skills special educators need to help their teams manage the classroom environment and to teach students who need individualized instruction to develop positive behaviors. The course will consider a systemic approach (building-classroom-individual) to behavior management and support to help a wide range of students succeed in regular classes and other settings. Considerations for learning characteristics of students with challenging behaviors and skills to facilitate Functional Behavioral Assessments and to develop individual Proactive Behavior Support Programs will also be addressed.

    PREREQ: Admission to MSED Special Education program.
    credit: 3
  
  • SPE 525 - Educational Planning for Students with Severe Disabilities


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This required course will address knowledge and skills educators need to plan individualized programs for students with severe and multiple disabilities. Emphasis will be on teaching and supporting students within regular classes and typical school activities, based on a vision of adult participation in typical community activities and settings. Representative topics included learning characteristics of students with severe disabilities, program planning and IEP development, assessment and instructional planning in functional skills for typical routines, communication, assistive technology, supporting participation and progress in the general education curriculum, social skills and facilitating peer relationships.

    PREREQ: Admission to MSED Special Education program.
    credit: 3
  
  • SPE 530 - Assistive Technology for Special Educators


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course is designed to develop candidates’ ability to assess individual learning and curricular barriers and identify and integrate technology tools flexibly to ensure that students with disabilities have equitable access to high quality literacy instruction and the general education curriculum. Collaboration with general education and other partners will be emphasized with focus on technology applications to support meaningful literacy learning and curricular access in inclusive classes.
     

    PREREQ: Admission to MSED Special Education 1-6 (Professional strand).
    credit: 3
  
  • SPE 537 - Assessment for the Special Needs Student


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course focuses on basic concepts and theory of educational measurement in relation to the selection, interpretation, use and design of assessment instruments and practices utilized with special needs students. Course content en- compasses nondiscriminatory methods of formal and informal assessment with particular emphasis on classroom- riven measures such as direct observation, curriculum based assessment check- lists, rating scales, interviews, portfolio development, and self-report techniques.

    PREREQ: Admission to MSED Special Education program.
    credit: 3
  
  • SPE 540 - Leadership and Program Management for Special Educators


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course will emphasize knowledge and skills special educators need to fulfill their unique administrative roles and responsibilities. These include program coordination, scheduling staff, scheduling students, co-planning with general education colleagues, strengthening school-family partnerships, training and monitoring paraeducators and considerations for model development and restructuring of special education programs.

    PREREQ: Completion of 24 cr in the MSED-Special Education programs. Concurrent registration in SPE 591.
    credit: 3
  
  • SPE 590 - Student Teaching in Special Educator Role


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Please contact department for information on this course.

  
  • SPE 591 - Student Teaching: Special Educator Role (1-6)


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course provides an extended supervised, full-time field-based experience in the special educator role (10 weeks, 400+ hours in school-based service).  Graduate candidates (with a prior certificate in Childhood education) integrate knowledge of development, pedagogy, assessment, and research to provide appropriate special education services to students with diverse disabilities (grades 1-6).  Each candidate will develop and demonstrate key competencies for beginning special educators (Council for Exceptional Children) related to program planning, collaboration and management, assessment, curriculum and instruction (including use of technology), managing learning environments and professional development as they relate to delivering effective programs for students with disabilities in typical public schools, including general education classes.  Prerequisites & Co-Requisite:  Successful completion of 21 sh in the MSED-Special Education Program, and concurrent registration in SPE 540

    PREREQ:
     
    credit: 9
  
  • SPE 592 - Resident Teaching with Focus on Content in Inclusive Schools


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course provides student teachers in the dual certification program for Special Education Generalist (7-12) and Science or Mathematics/TESOL content specialist working in high needs schools with the first opportunity to integrate content knowledge and practice.

    PREREQ: EDU 504 and either ADO 555 or ADO 556
    credit: 5
  
  • SPE 593 - Weekly Reflection on Teaching Seminar I


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course provides student teachers in the dual certification program for Special Education Generalist (7-12) and Science or Mathematics/TESOL content specialist working in high needs schools with the first opportunity to integrate content knowledge and practice. This synchronous on-line course focuses on teaching academic content in inclusive classrooms.

    PREREQ: Concurrent enrollment in SPE 591
    credit: 1
  
  • SPE 594 - Resident Teaching with Focus on Special Needs Learners


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Extended supervised residency experience in an inclusive secondary classroom with allied foci on content-specific pedagogies and appropriate support practices and mechanisms for special needs students. Each candidate will develop and demonstrate key competencies for beginning teachers in the areas of content development and inclusive (special) education related to program planning, collaboration and management, assessment, curriculum and instruction, and managing the learning environment as they relate to delivering content-specific curriculum for all students, including those with special needs.

    PREREQ: SPE 591 and SPE 592
    credit: 5
  
  • SPE 595 - Weekly Reflection on Teaching III


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course provides student teachers in the dual certification program for Special Education Generalist (7-12) and Science or Mathematics/TESOL content specialist working in high needs schools with opportunities to integrate content knowledge and special education pedagogy. This synchronous on-line course focuses on working with special needs students in all classroom environments. 
    Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in SPE 593

    credit: 1
  
  • SSHS 1020 - Safe Schools, Healthy Students


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    credit: 0
  
  • TED 500 - Technology Topics


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    The topics course allows the student to address selected issues and problems of Technology Education at any level - kindergarten through college. Multi-session workshops, technical training sessions, off-campus study, materials processing, career education and other unique learning experiences appropriate to the study of technology will be the focus of this course. The credits are applicable in the electives area of the Technology Education M.S. Degree.
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
     

    NOTE: The course is repeatable for credit.
    credit: 1 to 6
  
  • TED 500W - Workshop in Technology Education


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    A workshop experience to deal with selected issues and problems of Technology Education at any level—kindergarden through college. Applicable in elective area of Technology Education MS degree.

    PREREQ: Graduate standing and permission of Technology Department Chair.
    credit: 1 to 6
  
  • TED 531 - History and Philosophy of Technology Education


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course will enable students to analyze the very foundation of Technology Education. Concepts of technology-transfer from all eras will be combined with modern philosophical thought. Sense-realism, through the important work of historical and modern educators, will be synthesized into the newest concepts found in current standards documents. In addition to history and philosophy, focus is given to sociology, psychology, physiology, governmental legislation, and leaders.

    PREREQ: graduate standing.
    credit: 3
  
  • TED 532 - Advanced Instructional Methodologies for Technology Education


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course will allow teachers to use advanced concepts of methodologies and instructional theory to expand their presentation of Technology Education. Issues are considered far above an undergraduate methods class. Implementation of these theories to diverse learner experiences and cultures to maximize the success of all students, will be stressed.

    PREREQ: graduate standing.
    credit: 3
  
  • TED 533 - Curriculum Development for Technology Education


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    The candidates will study the most current principles, procedures, and trends in the development of school curriculum. This theory and practice will be demonstrated as it pertains to Technology Education curriculum in a hands-on, laboratory environment. Meeting the needs of diverse learner experiences and cultures will be addressed.

    PREREQ: graduate standing.
    credit: 3
  
  • TED 534 - Assessment in Technology Education


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course enables candidates to study the assessment of modern Technology Education curriculum with the reality of standards-driven decision- making. Testing, measurement, rubric development, behavioral observation, and authentic assessment theory and techniques will be addressed. Improvement of student achievement is offered as the optimal goal.

    PREREQ: graduate standing.
    credit: 3
  
  • TED 535 - Laboratory Instructional Environments in Technology Education


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This is a course enabling teachers to be more efficient and effective in a laboratory environment. Facility design, architectural standards, renovation concerns, organization, activity selection criteria, safety, legal issues, and professional standards will be addressed. Best practice models will be observed.

    PREREQ: graduate standing.
    credit: 3
  
  • TED 536 - Introduction to Research for Technology Education


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This is an introduction to the types, instrumentation, data collection, evaluation, and reporting of research in Technology Education. This course will focus on research needs consistent with public school teaching. The broader context of research, as a part of educational process, will be addressed.

    PREREQ: graduate standing.
    credit: 3
  
  • TED 540 - Green Construction Technologies


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Students will study the foundational concepts, practices, materials, and methods associated with green construction technologies in order to develop and maintain sustainable human living environments

    PREREQ: Graduate standing; TEL 323 and 355, or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  
  • TED 571 - Instructional Technology for Technology Teachers


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    The candidate will be exposed to the content necessary to effectively use the instructional technologies that are available in most public schools today. Use of current technologies as well as older legacy devices will be addressed. Development of aids, instructional materials, and electronic delivery will be the focus.

    credit: 1
  
  • TED 581 - Instructional Materials for Technology Education (Digital Library)


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course will enable the candidate to develop the latest instructional materials in a digital format, to be compiled and shared by each other and with the field. PowerPoint presentations, assessment instruments such as rubrics, issue analysis of electronic lesson delivery, and survey of best practices in outstanding schools will be conducted. The overall goal is to build resources for the individual teacher’s daily instructional needs.

    PREREQ: graduate standing.
    credit: 3
  
  • TED 582 - Engineering Concepts in Technology Education


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Students will develop an understanding of current developments as they apply to the field of engineering, and evaluate the curriculum and instruction relating to technology and engineering education. This course will investigate and apply concepts of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics principles in a lecture and lab-based setting.

    PREREQ: Graduate standing.
    credit: 3
  
  • TED 583 - Digital Multimedia for Technology Teachers


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    A course involving the latest developments in digital imaging and multimedia presentation systems, taught at a best practice school facility adjunct to the college. School and commercial sources will feature current software and hardware products.

    PREREQ: graduate standing.
    credit: 3
  
  • TED 584 - 3-D Solid Modeling and Advanced CAD for Technology Education


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    The candidate will update their technical drawing experience with the latest 3-D solid modeling software. Several commercial products will be compared and contrasted. Appropriate grade level products will be analyzed with the intent of future instruction in the public school technology program.

    credit: 3
  
  • TED 597 - Applied Research and Development Project


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This experience will enable students to develop, conduct, and report a research development project related to Technology Education.

    PREREQ: TED 536.
    credit: 3
  
  • TED 598 - Thesis


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Development, conduct, and reporting of individual research in the form of a thesis.

    PREREQ: Edu 596.
    credit: 3
  
  • TED 599 - Independent Study


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    A course designed to provide time, facilities, and faculty guidance for individual students or groups of students who desire to pursue independent study, in depth, or a problem related to their field of professional and/or technological interest. Problems may utilize either campus or field resources.

    PREREQ: open only to graduate students having completed nine or more credit hours of Technology Education graduate courses. Prior approval of Department chair, advisor, and instructor required.
    credit: 1 to 4
  
  • TEL 551 - CIM Technologies


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    In this course students will develop skills and theoretical knowledge of three-dimensional computer aided design and modeling tools, and computer numerically controlled machine technologies. Students will learn about virtual design, computer assisted fabrication, flexible manufacturing systems, and contemporary CNC machining technologies.
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.
     

    credit: 3
  
  • TEL 557 - CAD - Engineering and Analysis


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Computer Aided Design (CAD) - Engineering and Analysis is an inquiry-driven, applied, study, and analysis of 3D solid modeling. Engineering inquiry will include historical, current and future trends, standards, tolerances, and material properties. Applications include 2D and 3D scanning and manipulation of vector data, Computer Aided Design parametric modeling, Finite Element Analysis, statistical analysis programs, and output devices. Output will include print, plot, and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) devices. The course will culminate with inquiry, analysis, and assessment 3D virtual models to support a capstone project to address an engineering design problem. Materials fee required.  Prerequisites: TEL 347 and graduate standing or instructor permission.

    credit: 3
  
  • TEL 573 - Biotechnical Systems


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Students will develop an understanding of current developments in biotechnologies and the impacts that they have on human needs, environmental quality, agriculture, and medicine. Economic, legal, ethical, and safety issues will be addressed. This course will apply science, technology, and engineering principles in a lecture and lab-based setting.

    PREREQ: Graduate standing.
    NOTE: Materials fee required.
    credit: 3
  
  • THT 599 - Independent Study


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Advanced study for students who wish to continue their study in various areas of theatre.

    PREREQ: undergraduate degree.
    credit: 1 to 6
  
  • VTP 500 - Contemporary Concepts in Vocational Technical Education


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Offered primarily for updating education personnel in Vocational Teacher Preparation; may serve as an introductory course for those in other subject areas. Deals with foundations, principles, organization and practices as well as problems, issues and trends in occupational education.

    PREREQ: graduate standing.
    credit: 3
  
  • VTP 505 - Vocational Education Practica


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Observation and participation in multiple vocational classroom settings.

    PREREQ: Graduate status
    NOTE: (In-progress, S or U grading only).
    credit: 2
  
  • VTP 507 - Foundations of Vocational Education


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    An overview of vocational education, past, present, and future and its place within the educational system. An analysis of the purpose of vocational education, its contributions to society, and its place within the educational system. Emphasis is placed on the historic and legislative development of vocational education, the need for vocational education, the forces affecting vocational education, and how vocational education is organized, financed and kept current.

    PREREQ: Graduate status.
    credit: 3
  
  • VTP 509 - Vocational Curriculum Development


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Utilization of the techniques of analyzing an occupational area to obtain content for instruction. Student will conduct an occupational analysis using current resources and related information. The student will also systematically develop a course of study to be used in teaching a vocational course or program. Source materials obtained from an occupational analysis will be utilized.

    PREREQ: Appropriate occupational experience or occupational education (college credit) and program matriculation or departmental approval.
    credit: 3
  
  • VTP 510 - The Adult Learner in Vocational Technical Education


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course examines the role in institutions delivering vocational teacher preparation adult education. It will investigate the history and major characteristics of these institutions; the characteristics of their faculty, students and teaching modes; and the future of these institutions.

    PREREQ: graduate standing or department approval.
    credit: 3
  
  • VTP 512 - Methods of Teaching Vocational Subjects


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course provides the student with experiences essential for developing the competencies of effective facilitation of learning in the vocational classroom and laboratory. Emphasis is placed on the learning processes, curriculum implementation, skill development, motivational methods, behavior modification, communication, and the various techniques and procedures commonly used in teaching vocational subjects. Additionally, individualized and group instructional planning methods to meet the needs of all learners are studied and practiced.

    PREREQ: Vtp 509.
    credit: 3
  
  • VTP 513 - Instructional Assessment in Vocational Education


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Students will study classic and current assessment theory and apply it by creating student evaluation instruments to be used in vocational classrooms. They will interpret assessment data, develop grading systems and examine and evaluate assessment software for teacher use. Students will also study program evaluation.

    PREREQ: Vtp 509.
    credit: 3
  
  • VTP 514 - Instructional Management and Technology


    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course provides the student with experiences that will develop competencies essential for the organization and management of a vocational classroom and laboratory. Emphasis will be placed on facility planning and restructuring, grant acquisition, maintenance, students with disabilities and special health care needs, safety and accident prevention, learning resources and materials, the use of technology to improve student learning, and instructional planning and management.

    PREREQ: Vtp 509.
    credit: 3
 

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