University Curriculum Committee
25 March 2004 Meeting Minutes
Members present:
E. Arnold, C. Estes, R. Graziani, T. Hudson, J. Lorenzo, R. Mitchelson, R. Reaves, E. Smith
Guest present:
D. Coltraine
Members excused:
L. Kean, J. Smith, J. Toppen
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1) Approved without dissent the minutes of the 11 March 2004 meeting.
2) Professor Paul Gares spoke in favor of changes to the Coastal and Marion Studies program. They request to unbank COAS 2150,2151 and to revise it (change the hours for 2150 and change the title):
COAS 2150,2151: Boating Skills and Seamaship
They also request various changes to the requirements for a COAS minor. After brief discussion, Mitchelson moved for approval; seconded by Graziani. Motion approved without dissent.
3) Professor John Shearin spoke in favor of two unbanking requests from the School of Theatre & Dance:
THEA 4010: Master Class in Advanced Acting I
THEA 4021: Master Class in Advanced Acting II
After brief discussion, Mitchelson moved for approval, followed by a second from Graziani. Motion passed without dissent.
4) Sandra Warren and Mary Schmidt from the Special Education Department within the College of Education spoke in favor of their package. They request to change SPED 3000 to SPED 3005, as well as approval of the following seventeen courses:
· SPED 2100
· SPED 2109
· SPED 2200
· SPED 2209
· SPED 3001
· SPED 3002
· SPED 3004
· SPED 3006
· SPED 3100
· SPED 3109
· SPED 3200
· SPED 3209
· SPED 4000
· SPED 4100
· SPED 4200
· SPED 4300
· SPED 4320
In addition, they want to changes make various changes to their degree requirements to reflect these new courses. After discussion, Michelson moved for approval, with second by E. Smith. Motion approved without dissent.
5) The committee discussed the revised course proposal form, instructions, and the signature form for next fall:
Instructions for Course Proposal Form
Course Proposal Form (Revised)
Signature Form for Curriculum Changes
After lengthy discussion, Estes moved for approval of the forms, with a second by Lorenzo. Motion passed without dissent.
6) Meeting adjourned at 3:10 pm
Minutes submitted by T. D. Hudson
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University Curriculum Committee
Catalog Copy
For Minutes of 3/25/2004 UCC Meeting
submitted by Ron Graziani
University Curriculum Committee
Catalog Copy
For Minutes of 3/25/2004 UCC Meeting
Coastal and Marine Studies
Insert on p. 89 of 2003 – 2004 catalog:
COASTAL AND MARINE STUDIES
Paul Gares, Director, A-224 Brewster Building
The coastal and marine studies minor requires a minimum of 24 s.h. and is designed to provide students with an overview of coastal and marine resources. Considerable attention is devoted to the biological, physical, social, and historical aspects of coastal and marine resources. Whenever possible, information from North Carolina and other US coastal and marine environments is used to illustrate or emphasize important concepts. A maximum of 6 s.h. may be used to satisfy general education requirements and requirements for the coastal and marine studies minor. A course may not count toward the student’s major and the coastal and marine studies minor.
1. Core ................ 10 s.h.
COAS 2025. Survey of Coastal and Marine Resources (3) (F) (P: Basic science course in BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, or PHYS)
COAS 4025. Society and the Sea Seminar (3) (S) (P: COAS 2025)
GEOL 1550. Oceanography (4) (S) (GE:SC)
2. Electives (Choose at least 3 s.h. from 3 of the 4 areas below in consultation with the director) ...... 14 s.h. (COAS 5001, 5002 and other courses may be counted toward the minor; however, the director must approve the course substitution.)
Biological Science:
BIOL 1060. Environmental Biology (4) (F,S,SS) (GE:SC)
BIOL 2250, 2251. Ecology and Laboratory (3,1) (P: BIOL 1100, 1101, 1200, 1201)
BIOL 3230, 3231. Field Botany (4,0) (F,S,SS) (P: 3 s.h. of general BIOL with a lab)
BIOL 3240, 3241. Field Zoology (4,0) (F) (P: BIOL 1060 or 2250)
BIOL 3400, 3401. Biological Field Studies of the Coastal Plain (4,0) (P: 2 courses in BIOL or GEOL or consent of
instructor)
BIOL 3660. Introduction to Marine Biology (3) (F,S,SS) (P/C: BIOL 2250, 2251)
BIOL 5680. Current Topics in Coastal Biology (2) (P: Consent of instructor)
BIOL 5270. Marine Community Ecology (3) (P: BIOL 2250, 2251; or consent of instructor)
BIOL 5750, 5751. Introduction to Regional Field Ecology (2,0) (WI)
Maritime History:
HIST 5505. Maritime History of the Western World to 1415 (3)
HIST 5515. Maritime History of the Western World from 1415-1815 (3) (WI*)
HIST 5520. Maritime History of the Western World Since 1815 (3)
HIST 5530. Field School in Maritime History and Underwater Research (2) (P: Consent of instructor)
HIST 5920, 5921. Techniques of Museum and Historic Site Development (3,0)
Physical Science:
GEOG 3220. Soil Properties, Surveys, and Applications (3) (F) (P: GEOG 2250)
GEOG 4210. Fluvial and Hydrological Processes May not count toward general education social sciences requirement. P: GEOG 2200, 2250; or consent of instructor.
GEOG 4220. Coastal Geography (3) (WI) (S) (P: GEOG 2200, 2250; or consent of instructor)
GEOG 4230. Land Form Analysis (3) (F) May not count toward general education social sciences requirement. P: GEOG 2200, 2250; or consent of instructor.
GEOG 4540. Coastal Storms (3) (S) May not count toward general education social sciences requirement. P: GEOG 2200, 2250
GEOL 1500. Dynamic Earth (3,1) (F,S,SS) (GE:SC)
GEOL 1501. Dynamic Earth Laboratory (1) (F,S,SS) (GE:SC)
GEOL 1700. Environmental Geology (4) (F,S) (GE:SC)
GEOL 5300. Geology of Coastal Processes and Environments (3) (P: GEOL 1550, 4010, 4011; or consent of instructor)
GEOL 5350. Marine Geology (3) (P: GEOL 1550, 4010, 4011; or consent of instructor)
PHYS 1050. Physics and the Environment (4) (F,S,SS) (GE:SC)
Social Science:
ANTH 2005. Environmental Anthropology (3) (S) (GE:SO)
ANTH 3004. Cultures of the South Pacific (3) (EY) (GE:SO) (P: ANTH 1000 or 2010 or 2200 or consent
of instructor)
ANTH 3016. Cultures of the Caribbean (3) (S) (GE:SO) (P: ANTH 1000 or 2010 or 2200 or consent of instructor)
ANTH 4260. Cultural Ecology (3) (GE:SO) (P: ANTH 1000 or 2010 or 2200 or consent of instructor)
ANTH 5065. Maritime Anthropology (3) (P: ANTH 2200 or consent of instructor)
ECON 3855. Environmental Economics (3) (GE:SO) (P: ECON 2133)
GEOG 4335. Geography of Tourism (3) (GE:SO)
PLAN 4015. Emergency Management Planning (3)
PLAN 5025. Coastal Area Planning and Management (3) 2 classroom and 3 studio hours per week. P: Consent of instructor.
POLS 3256. The Politics of Energy and Environment (3) (F)
POLS 3257. International Environmental Policy (3)
SOCI 3410. Introduction to Maritime Sociology (3) (GE:SO) (P: ANTH 1000 or SOCI 2110)
Insert on p. 313 of 2003 – 2004 catalog:
COAS: COASTAL AND MARINE STUDIES
2025. Survey of Coastal and Marine Resources (3) (F) May not be taken after receiving credit for COAS 2125. P: Basic science course in BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, or PHYS. Biological, physical, social, and historic aspects of coastal and marine resources.
2150,2151. Boating Skills and Seamanship, (1,1) C for 2150: COAS 2151; C for 2151: COAS 2150. This course familiarizes a student with the knowledge and skills needed to safely use a small boat, following the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary standards.
4025. Society and the Sea Seminar (3) (S) May not be taken after receiving credit for COAS 5025, 5026. P: COAS 2025. Interdisciplinary seminar in coastal and marine resources. Research paper of senior-level quality.
5000. Scientific Diving and Underwater Research Techniques (5) 4 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. P: Consent of instructor. Fundamentals of scientific diving, including the use of Nitrox, specialized diving equipment, emergency procedures, sampling techniques, and a review of basic scuba diving skills.
5001, 5002. Coastal Marine Resources Problem Analysis (3,3) Equivalent of 60 hours of research per semester. P: Research project approved by instructor. Analysis of recognized problem in coastal marine resources in consultation with assigned faculty.
COAS Banked Courses
2125. Survey of the Coastal Marine Environment (2) 5025, 5026. Man and the Sea Seminar (1,1)
2150. Introduction to Nautical Science (2) 5050, 5051. Nautical Charts and Navigation (3,0)
2151. Nautical Science Laboratory (1)
COHE: COMMUNITY HEALTH
COHE Banked Courses
unbank/revise
cat page 313
COAS 2150,2151. Boating Skills and Seamanship, (1,1) C for 2150: COAS 2151; C for 2151: COAS 2150. This course familiarizes a student with the knowledge and skills needed to safely use a small boat, following the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary standards
School of Theatre and Dance
Insert on p. 444 of 2003 – 2004 catalog:
THEA 4010. Master Class in Advanced Acting I (3) (F) P: THEA 3020 or THEA 3060 and permission of instructor. Concentration on advanced problem for the actor: Spoon River monologue work, relaxation, sensory task work, rehearsal preparation, improvisation, and modern and contemporary scene work.
THEA 4021, Master Class in Advanced Acting II (3) (F) P: THEA 4010 or permission of instructor. Concentration on advanced problems for the actor; classical scene work, characterization, inner monologue, substitution object and situation exercises, quick result exercises, preparation, rehearsal and filming of scenes for television.
Special Education Area within the College of Education
Insert on p. 178 of 2003 – 2004 catalog:
(Page 178)
Additional Requirements for Interns in Selected Program Areas
In addition to meeting the requirements of all secondary education majors, art majors must have earned a minimum grade of C in ART 3851, 3860.
Prior to the internship, elementary education majors must have completed the following courses with a minimum grade of C: EDUC 3200; EDUC 4400 or PSYC 4305; ELEM 2123, 3235, 3236, 3250, 4525, 4550, 4551; MATE 3223; READ 3204, 3210; SCIE 3216; SPED 4010.
English education majors must have attained a minimum cumulative and major 2.5 GPA. They must have successfully completed ENED 4960; READ 3990; EDTC 4001; PSYC 3206; 4305 or EDUC 4400. They must have earned a minimum grade of C in ENED 2123; ENGL 2710, 3710, 3810.
Middle grades education majors must have successfully completed ENGL 2000. They must have earned a minimum grade of C in EDUC 3200; MIDG 2123, 3001, 3010, 3022, 4001, 4010; PSYC 4305 or EDUC 4400; READ 3990 or 5317; SPED 4010; and two methods courses (4319).
Music education majors must have a minimum cumulative and major 2.5 GPA. They must have earned a minimum grade of C in MUSC 2123 and in each course of their major methods sequence, MUSC 3217, 3227, 4323; or MUSC 3237, 3247, 4333; and must also have successfully completed EDUC 3200; 4400 or PSYC 4305; and SPED 4010.
Special education majors must have earned a minimum grade of C in EDUC 3200; ELEM 3250; READ 3204; all SPED courses taken; and in COMM 2410 or 2420. They must have also successfully completed MATE 3218 and MUSC 3048. Special education – General Curriculum majors must also have earned a minimum grade of C in ELEM 3250
Other secondary education and special subjects majors must have a minimum major 2.5 GPA. They must have earned a minimum grade of C in both the departmental early experience and methods courses as well as have successfully completed EDUC 3200. With the exception indicated above for music education, only 4323 departmental courses are acceptable for meeting the methods course requirement (4611 for FREN and GERM; 4641 for SPAN). (Note: The methods course, EDUC 4400, and SPED 4010 should be taken concurrently.)
Insert on p. 178 of 2003 – 2004 catalog:
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BS in Special Education, Behaviorally-Emotionally Handicapped General Curriculum
The BS in special education degree prepares and develops professionals in special education who are committed to accomplishing the following as teachers of exceptional children: the development of each student’s maximum individual potential through the acquisition of skills, values, and attitudes in the academic, social, communicative, vocational, and motoric domains. To this end, students are prepared for the role of diagnostic/prescriptive teachers. The BS degree comprises three two areas of special education that lead to initial teaching licensure in the general curriculum and the adapted curriculum behaviorally-emotionally handicapped,learning disabled, and mentally handicapped. Students pursuing the SPED-GeneralCurriculum license also pursue the Reading License. An add-on licensure program is available in academically gifted. See Licensure, above. Minimum degree requirement is 12 8 s. h. of credit as follows:
1. General education requirements (See Section 6, Undergraduate Studies, Requirements for Baccalaureate Degree Programs), including those listed below ............................. 42 s.h.
ART 3850. Art in the Elementary School (3) (F,S,SS) (P: Junior standing) COMM 2410. Public Speaking (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:FA) or COMM 2420. Business and Professional Communication (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:FA)
MATH 2127. Basic Concepts of Mathematics (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:MA) (P: Appropriate score on mathematics placement test)
MUSC 3048. Music for Exceptional Children (2) (F,S) (P: MUSC 3018)
PSYC 1000. Introductory Psychology (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:SO)
Choose 4 s.h. BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, or GEOL (GE:SC)
Choose 4 s.h. BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, or GEOL (GE:SC)
Choose a history course (GE:SO)
Choose a literature course (GE:HU)
2. Professional studies........................................................................................................ 2927s.h.
EDTC 4001. Technology in Education (2) (F,S,SS) (P: Admission to upper division)
EDUC 3200. Introduction to American Education (3) (WI*) (F,S,SS) (P: Early experience course or consent of instructor)
EDUC 4400. Foundations of School Learning, Motivation, and Assessment (3) (F,S) (P: Admission to upper division) or PSYC 4305. Educational Psychology (3) (F,S,SS) (P: PSYC 2201 or 2240 or 3240 or equivalent.)
PSYC 3206. Developmental Psychology (3) (WI*) (F,S,SS) (GE:SO) (P: PSYC 1000 or 1060)
PSYC 4305. Educational Psychology (3) (F,S,SS) (P: PSYC 2201 or 2240 or 3206 or 3240 or equivalent.)
READ 3204. Fundamentals of Reading (3) (F,S,SS) (P: Admission to upper division; ELEM 3250)
SPED 2000. Introduction to Exceptional Children (2) (F,S,SS)
SPED 2123. Early Experiences for Prospective Teachers (1) (F,S)
SPED 4320. Communication and Collaboration in Special Education (3) (F.S) (C: SPED 4324. Taken as the Senior 2 Seminar.)
SPED 4324. Internship in Special Education (10) (F,S) (P: Admission to upper division; SPED 30003005, 4000)
SPED 4352. Seminar in Mental Retardation (2)(F,S) (C:SPED 4324) or SPED 4353. Seminar in Learning Disabilities (2). (F,S) (C:SPED 4324) or SPED 4354. Seminar in Behaviorally Emotionally Handicapped (2) (F,S) (C:SPED 4324)
3. Core ........……………………………………………………………………………………...... 1928 s.h.
SPED 2104. Introduction to Behavior Disorders (3) (F,SS) (P:SPED 2000)
SPED 2100. Introduction to Students with Disabilities in the General Curriculum (4) (F,SS) (P: SPED 2000 for SPED majors only; C: SPED 2109 for SPED majors only)
SPED 2109. Introductory Practicum for Students with Disabilities in the General Curriculum (2) (F,SS) C: SPED 2100 for special education majors only)
SPED 3001. Assessing Students with Disabilities in the General Curriculum. (3)(S)(P:SPED 2000,2100,2109)
SPED 3004. Managing the Learning Environment. (3)(S)(P: SPED 2000, 2100/2109, 2200/2209; C: SPED 3005)
SPED 3005. Instructional Programming in Special Education (3)(F,SS)
SPED 3100. Instructional Methods for Students with Disabilities in the General Curriculum (4) (WI) (S,SS) (P: SPED 3004, SPED 3005; C: SPED 3109)
SPED 3109. Instructional Practicum for Students with Disabilities in the General Curriculum (2) (S) (P: SPED 3004, SPED 3005; C: SPED 3100)
SPED 3000. Instructional Programming in Special Education (3) (F,SS)
SPED 3001. Assessment in Special Education (3) (S,SS) (P:SPED 2000; 2102 or 2103 or 2104)
SPED 3410. Instructional Programming in Behavior Disorders (3) (S,S) (P: Admission to upper division; SPED 2104, 3000: C:SPED 3411)
SPED 3411. Practicum in Behavior Disorders (2) (F,S) (P: SPED 3410)
SPED 4000. Technology in Special Education (3) (F,S,SS) (P: SPED 2000 and EDTC 4001)
SPED 4010. Exceptional Students in the Regular Classroom (2) (F,S) (RP: SPED 2000)
SPED 4100. Special Issues and Strategies for Students with Disabilities in the General Curriculum (2) (F) CO: SPED 4300; P: SPED 3100/3109)
SPED 4300. Practicum in Special Education (2) (F,S) CO: SPED 4100/4200. P: SPED 3100/3200 and SPED 3109/3209)
4. Cognates …………………………………………………………………………………..... 15-228 s.h.
CSDI 2100. Introduction to Communications Disorders (3) (F,S,SS)
ELEM 3250. Language Arts in the Early Childhood and Elementary School (4) (WI) (F,S,SS)
EXSS 5303. Physical Activity Programs for Individuals with Developmental, Emotional, and Learning Disabilities (3) (P: EXSS 3545; SPED 5101; or consent of instructor)
MATE 2129. Basic Concepts of Mathematics II (2) (F,S,SS) (P:MATH 2127)
MATE 3218. Teaching Mathematics in Special Education (3) (F,S,SS) (P: MATH 1065, 2127; SPED 2000; at least 1 of the following: SPED 2102, 2103, 21042100, 2200; admission to upper division; RP: MATE 2129)
SCIE 3216. Teaching Science in the Elementary School (23) (F,S,SS)
(PSYC 3225, 4333 if academic concentration other than psychology)
5. Academic concentration (See Academic Concentration, above. A maximum of 6 s.h. may count in general education requirements. The Academic Concentration is not required for SPED majors entering the university fall semester, 2004)........................................................................... 24 s.h.
6. Reading License………………………………………………………………………………….20s.h.
SPED-General Curriculum students entering the university after fall semester, 2004 will pursue the Reading License
7. Electives to complete requirements for graduation.
BS in Special Education, Learning Disabled Adapted Curriculum
The BS in special education degree prepares and develops professionals in special education who are committed to accomplishing the following as teachers of exceptional children: the development of each student’s maximum individual potential through the acquisition of skills, values, and attitudes in the academic, social, communicative, vocational, and motoric
domains. To this end, students are prepared for the role of diagnostic/prescriptive teachers. The BS degree comprises three two areas of special education that lead to initial teaching licensure in the general curriculum and the adapted curriculum behaviorally-emotionally handicapped, learning disabled, and mentally handicapped. An add-on licensure program is available in academically gifted. See Licensure, above. Minimum
degree requirement is 12 8 s.h. of credit as follows:
1. General education requirements (See Section 6, Undergraduate Studies, Requirements for Baccalaureate Degree Programs), including those listed below ............................. 42 s.h.
ART 3850. Art in the Elementary School (3) (F,S,SS) (P: Junior standing)
COMM 2410. Public Speaking (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:FA) or COMM 2420. Business and Professional Communication (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:FA)
MATH 2127. Basic Concepts of Mathematics (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:MA) (P: Appropriate score on mathematics placement test)
MUSC 3048. Music for Exceptional Children (2) (F,S) (P: MUSC 3018)
PSYC 1000. Introductory Psychology (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:SO)
Choose 4 s.h. BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, or GEOL (GE:SC)
Choose 4 s.h. BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, or GEOL (GE:SC)
Choose a history course (GE:SO)
Choose a literature course (GE:HU)
2. Professional studies ....................................................................................................... 29 27 s.h.
EDTC 4001. Technology in Education (2) (F,S,SS) (P: Admission to upper division)
EDUC 3200. Introduction to American Education (3) (WI*) (F,S,SS) (P: Early experience course or consent of instructor)
EDUC 4400. Foundations of School Learning, Motivation, and Assessment (3)(F,S)(P: Admission to upper division) or PSYC 4305. Educational Psychology (3)(F,S,SS)(P:PSYC 2201 or 2240 or 3206 or 3240 or equivalent)
PSYC 3206. Developmental Psychology (3) (WI*) (F,S,SS) (GE:SO) (P: PSYC 1000 or 1060)
PSYC 4305. Educational Psychology (3) (F,S,SS) (P: PSYC 2201 or 2240 or 3206 or 3240 or equivalent)
READ 3204. Fundamentals of Reading (3) (F,S,SS) (P: Admission to upper division and ELEM 3250)
SPED 2000. Introduction to Exceptional Children (2) (F,S,SS)
SPED 2123. Early Experiences for Prospective Teachers (1) (F,S)
SPED 4320. Communication and Collaboration in Special Education (3) (F,S) (C: SPED 4324. Taken as the Senior 2 Seminar)
SPED 4324. Internship in Special Education (10) (F,S) (P: Admission to upper division; SPED 30003005, 4000)
SPED 4352. Seminar in Mental Retardation (2) (F,S) (C: SPED 4324) or SPED 4353. Seminar in Learning Disabilities (2)(F,S) (C: SPED 4324) or SPED 4354. Seminar in Behaviorally Emotionally Handicapped (2) (F,S) (C: SPED 4324)
3. Core ........……………………………………………………………………………………...... 1947s.h.
SPED 2000. Introduction to Students with Disabilities in the Adapted Curriculum (4) (F,SS) (P: SPED 2000 for SPED majors only; C: SPED 2209 for SPED majors only)
SPED 2209. Introductory Practicum for Students with Disabilities in the Adapted Curriculum (2) (F,SS) C: SPED 2200 for special education majors only)
SPED 3002. Assessing Students with Disabilities in the Adapted Curriculum. (3) (S) (P: SPED 2000, 2200, 2209)
SPED 3004. Managing the Learning Environment. (3) (S) (P: SPED 2000, 2100/2109, 2200/2209; C: SPED 3005)
SPED 3005. Instructional Programming in Special Education (3) (F,SS)
SPED 3006. Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Students with Disabilities (3) (S) (P: SPED 2000, 2200/2209, 3004, 3005; C: SPED 3200/3209)
SPED 3200. Instructional Methods for Students with Disabilities in the Adapted Curriculum (4) (WI) (S,SS) (P: SPED 3004, SPED 3005; C: SPED 3209)
SPED 3209. Instructional Practicum for Students with Disabilities in the Adapted Curriculum (2) (S) (P: SPED 3004, SPED 3005: C: SPED 3200)
SPED 4000. Technology in Special Education (3) (F,S,SS) (P: SPED 2000 and EDTC 4001)
SPED 4200. Special Issues and Strategies for Students with Disabilities in the Adapted Curriculum (3) (F) CO: SPED 4300; P: SPED 3200/3209)
SPED 4300. Practicum in Special Education (2) (F,S) CO: SPED 4100/4200. P: SPED 3100/3200 and SPED 3109/3209)
SPED 2103. Introduction to Learning Disabilities (3) (F,S,SS) (P: SPED 2000)
SPED 3000. Instructional Programming in Special Education (3) (F,SS)
SPED 3001. Assessment in Special Education (3) (S,SS) (P: SPED 2000; 2102 or 2103 or 2104)
SPED 3310. Instructional Programming in Learning Disabilities (3) (S,SS) (P: Admission to upper division; SPED 2103, 3000; C: SPED 3311)
SPED 3311. Practicum in Learning Disabilities (2) (F,S) (P: SPED 3310)
SPED 4000. Technology in Special Education (3) (F,S,SS) (P: SPED 2000)
SPED 4010. Exceptional Students in the Regular Classroom (2) (F,S) (RP: SPED 2000)
CSDI 2100. Introduction to Communication Disorders (3) (F,S,SS)
EXSS 5303. Physical Activity Programs for Individuals with Developmental, Emotional, and Learning Disabilities (3) (P: EXSS 3545 or 3546: SPED 5101: or consent of instructor)
OCCT 3000. Exploring Occupational Therapy (3) (F,S)
RCLS 2230. Recreational Therapy Foundations (3) (F,S) (RCLS 2000 or consent of instructor)
REHB 2000. Survey of Community Resources in Rehabilitation and Health Care (3) (S)
4. Cognates ..…………………………………………………………………………………... 15-22 s.h.
CSDI 2100. Introduction to Communications Disorders (3) (F,S,SS)
ELEM 3250. Language Ar ts in the Early Childhood and Elementary School (4) (WI) (F,S,SS)
EXSS 5303. Physical Activity Programs for Individuals with Developmental, Emotional, and Learning Disabilities (3) (P: EXSS 3545; SPED 5101; or consent of instructor)
ENGL 4710. Teaching English as a Second Language: Theories and Principles (3) (F)
MATE 3218. Teaching Mathematics in Special Education (3) (F,S,SS) (P: MATH 1065, 2127; SPED 2000; at least 1 of the following: SPED 2102, 2103, 21042100, 2200; admission to upper division; RP: MATE 2129)
SCIE 3216. Teaching Science in the Elementary School (23) (F,S,SS)
(PSYC 3225, 4333 if academic concentration other than psychology)
5. Academic concentration (See Academic Concentration, above. A maximum of 6 s.h. may count in general education requirements.The Academic Concentration is not required for SPED majors entering the university fall semester, 2004) ........................................................................... 240 s.h.
6. Electives to complete requirements for graduation.
BS in Special Education, Mentally Handicapped
The BS in special education degree prepares and develops professionals in special education who are committed to accomplishing the following as teachers of exceptional children: the development of each student’s maximum individual potential through the acquisition of skills, values, and attitudes in the academic, social, communicative, vocational, and motoric domains. To this end, students are prepared for the role of diagnostic/prescriptive teachers. The BS degree comprises three areas of special education that lead to initial teaching licensure in behaviorally-emotionally handicapped, learning disabled, and mentally handicapped. An add-on licensure program is available in academically gifted. See Licensure, above. Minimum degree requirement is 128 s.h. of credit as follows:
1. General education requirements (See Section 6, Undergraduate Studies, Requirements for Baccalaureate Degree Programs), including those listed below.............................. 42 s.h.
ART 3850. Art in the Elementary School (3) (F,S,SS) (P: Junior standing)
COMM 2410. Public Speaking (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:FA) or COMM 2420. Business and Professional Communication (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:FA)
MATH 2127. Basic Concepts of Mathematics (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:MA) (P: Appropriate score on mathematics placement test)
The courses listed as degree requirements may have prerequisites or corequisites that are not indicated. See section 8.
(WI)=Writing Intensive; (WI*)=Selected Sections are Writing Intensive. Semester of course offering is not guaranteed.
Anticipated semester of course offering: (F)=Fall; (S)=Spring; (SS)=Summer Session; (OY)=Odd Year; (EY)= Even Year
P=Prerequisite(s); C=Corequisite(s); P/C=Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s); R=Recommended P, C, or P/C
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MUSC 3048. Music for Exceptional Children (2) (F,S) (P: MUSC 3018)
PSYC 1000. Introductory Psychology (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:SO)
Choose 4 s.h. BIOL (GE:SC)
Choose 4 s.h. CHEM, PHYS, or GEOL (GE:SC)
Choose a history course (GE:SO)
Choose a literature course (GE:HU)
2. Professional studies ....................................................................................................... 29 s.h.
EDTC 4001. Technology in Education (2) (F,S,SS) (P: Admission to upper division)
EDUC 3200. Introduction to American Education (3) (WI*) (F,S,SS) (P: Early experience course or consent of instructor)
PSYC 3206. Developmental Psychology (3) (WI*) (F,S,SS) (GE:SO) (P: PSYC 1000 or 1060)
PSYC 4305. Educational Psychology (3) (F,S,SS) (P: PSYC 2201 or 2240 or 3206 or 3240 or equivalent)
READ 3204. Fundamentals of Reading (3) (F,S,SS) (P: Admission to upper division and ELEM 3250)
SPED 2000. Introduction to Exceptional Children (2) (F,S,SS)
SPED 2123. Early Experiences for Prospective Teachers (1)
SPED 4324. Internship in Special Education (10) (F,S) (P: Admission to upper division; SPED 3000, 4000)
SPED 4352. Seminar in Mental Retardation (2) (F,S) (C: SPED 4324) or SPED 4353. Seminar in Learning Disabilities
(2) (F,S) (C: SPED 4324) or SPED 4354. Seminar in Behaviorally Emotionally Handicapped (2) (F,S) (C: SPED 4324)
3. Core .......……………………………………………………………………………………....... 19 s.h.
SPED 2102. Introduction to Mental Retardation (3) (F,S,SS)
SPED 3000. Instructional Programming in Special Education (3) (F,SS)
SPED 3001. Assessment in Special Education (3) (S,SS) (P: SPED 2000; 2102 or 2103 or 2104)
SPED 3210. Instructional Programming in Mental Retardation (3) (F,SS) (P: Admission to upper division; SPED 2102, 3000; C: SPED 3211)
SPED 3211. Practicum in Mental Retardation (2) (F,S) (P: SPED 3210)
SPED 4000. Technology in Special Education (3) (F,S,SS) (P: SPED 2000)
SPED 4010. Exceptional Students in the Regular Classroom (2) (F,S) (RP: SPED 2000)
4. Cognates …………………………………………………………………………………..... 15-22 s.h.
CSDI 2100. Introduction to Communications Disorders (3) (F,S,SS)
ELEM 3250. Language Ar ts in the Early Childhood and Elementary School (4) (WI) (F,S,SS)
EXSS 5303. Physical Activity Programs for Individuals with Developmental, Emotional, and Learning Disabilities (3) (P: EXSS 3545; SPED 5101; or consent of instructor)
MATE 3218. Teaching Mathematics in Special Education (3) (F,S,SS) (P: MATH 1065, 2127; SPED 2000; at least 1 of the following: SPED 2102, 2103, 2104; admission to upper division; RP: MATE 2129)
SCIE 3216. Teaching Science in the Elementary School (2) (F,S,SS)
(PSYC 3225, 4333 if academic concentration other than psychology)
5. Academic concentration (See Academic Concentration, above. A maximum of 6 s.h. may count in general education requirements.)............................................................................ 24 s.h.
6. Electives to complete requirements for graduation.
Insert on p. 440 of 2003 – 2004 catalog:
SPED: SPECIAL EDUCATION
2000. Introduction to Exceptional Children (2) (F,S,SS) Incidence, causes, education, and rehabilitation of exceptional children.
2100. Introduction to Students with Disabilities in the General Curriculum (4) (F,SS) P:SPED 2000 for SPED majors only, C: SPED 2109 for SPED majors only. Comprehensive survey of students with disabilities receiving services in the general curriculum. Emphasis on characteristics, historical aspects etiology, identification, theoretical explanations and models, and placement alternatives.
2109. Introductory Practicum with Students with Disabilities in the General Curriculum (2) (F,SS) C: SPED 2100 for special education majors only. Practicum experience in structured and guided observation of students with disabilities in the general curriculum.
2102. Introduction to Mental Retardation (3) (F,S,SS) Comprehensive survey of mental retardation. Emphasis on etiology, characteristics, diagnosis, institutionalization, social and family relationship, multicultural education, and historical aspects of mental retardation.
2103. Introduction to Learning Disabilities (3) (F,S,SS) 3 lecture and 1 lab/studio hours per week. P: SPED 2000. Comprehensive survey of learning disabilities. Emphasis on characteristics, theoretical explanations and models, assessment, and placement alternatives.
2104. Introduction to Behavior Disorders (3) P: SPED 2000. Comprehensive survey of behavior disorders. Emphasis on characteristics, theoretical explanations and models, assessments, and placement alternatives.
2123. Early Experiences for Prospective Teachers (1) (F,S) For prospective teachers. Minimum of 16 hours of directed observations and planned participation in appropriate school environments and 8 hours of seminar class instruction in the teaching area. C: SPED 2000. Introduction to teaching of exceptional children.
2200. Introduction to Students with Disabilities in the Adapted Curriculum (4) (F,SS) P:SPED 2000 for SPED majors only, C:SPED 2209 for SPED majors only. Comprehensive survey of students with disabilities receiving services in the adapted curriculum. Emphasis on characteristics, historical aspects, etiology, identification, theoretical explanations and models, and placement alternatives.
2209. Introductory Practicum with Students with Disabilities in the Adapted Curriculum (2) (F,SS) C: SPED 2200 for special education majors only. Practicum experience in structured and guided observation of students with disabilities in the adapted curriculum.
3000. Instructional Programming in Special Education (3) (F,SS) Knowledge and skills fundamental to effective teaching of learners who have disabilities. Emphasis on assessment, instructional planning, classroom management, and program evaluation.
3001. Assessment in Special Education (3) (S, SS) P: SPED 2000; 2102 or 2103 or SPED 2104. Introduces comprehensive and socially responsible approach to formal and informal assessment of students with disabilities. Includes independent project to develop assessment skills.
3001. Assessing Students with Disabilities in the General Curriculum. (3) (S) P: SPED 2000, 2100, 2109. Introduction to a comprehensive and socially responsible approach to formal and informal assessment of students with disabilities receiving services in the general academic curriculum.
3002. Assessing Students with Disabilities in the Adapted Curriculum. (3) (S) P: SPED 2000, 2200, 2209. Introduction to a comprehensive and socially responsible approach to formal and informal assessment of students with disabilities receiving services in the adapted curriculum.
3004. Managing the Learning Environment. (3)(S) P: SPED 2000, 2100/2109, 2200/2209. C. SPED 3005. Methods and strategies for establishing a positive, strength-based classroom environment that incorporates developmental understanding of behavior, effective teaching structures, and social emotional learning.
3005. Instructional Programming in Special Education (3)(F,SS) Knowledge and skills fundamental to effective teaching of learners who have disabilities. Emphasis on assessment, instructional planning, classroom management, and program evaluation.
3006. Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Students with Disabilities. (3) (S) P: SPED 2000, 3004, 2200/2209, 3005. C: SPED 3200/3209. Methods and strategies for identifying and providing augmentative and alternative communication strategies for students with communication disabilities in the educational setting. Areas of focus include transdisciplinary planning, assessment, and interventions.
3100. Instructional Methods for Students with Disabilities in the General Curriculum (4)(WI) (S,SS) P: SPED 3004, SPED 3005, C: SPED 3109. Methods and strategies for the design and delivery of instructional programs for students with disabilities in the general curriculum.
3109. Instructional Practicum for Exceptional Children in the General Curriculum. (2)(S) C:SPED 3100, P: SPED 3004, SPED 3005. Supervised instruction of exceptional children in the general curriculum in individual, small group, and large group arrangements.
3200. Instructional Methods for Students with Disabilities in the Adapted Curriculum (4)(WI)(S,SS) P:SPED 3004, SPED 3005, C: SPED 3209. Methods and strategies for the design and delivery of instructional programs for students with disabilities in the adapted curriculum.
3209. Instructional Practicum for Students with Disabilities in the Adapted Curriculum. (2)(S) C: SPED 3200, P: SPED 3004, SPED 3005. Supervised instruction of students with disabilities in the adapted curriculum in individual, small group, and large group arrangements.
3210. Instructional Programming in Mental Retardation (3) (S,SS) P: Admission to upper division; SPED 2102, 3000; C: SPED 3211. Design and delivery of instructional programs for persons who have mild to moderate mental retardation.
3211. Practicum in Mental Retardation (2) (F,S) Minimum of 20 hours of directed observation and planned participation with persons who have mild to moderate mental retardation in an appropriate school environment. Must be taken semester prior to internship in special education. P: SPED 3210.
3310. Instructional Programming in Learning Disabilities (3) (S,SS) P: Admission to upper division; SPED 2103, 3000; C: SPED 3311. Design and delivery of instructional programs for persons who have learning disabilities.
3311. Practicum in Learning Disabilities (2) (F,S) Minimum of 20 hours of directed observation and planned participation with persons who have learning disabilities in an appropriate school environment. Must be taken semester prior to internship in special education. P: SPED 3310.
3410. Instructional Programming in Behavior Disorders (3) (S,SS) P: Admission to upper division; SPED 2104, 3000; C: SPED 3411. Design and delivery of instructional programs and management interventions for persons who have behavior disorders.
3411. Practicum in Behavior Disorders (2) Minimum of 20 hours of directed observation and planned participation with persons who have behavior disorders in an appropriate school environment. Must be taken semester prior to internship in special education. P: SPED 3410.
3510. Methods in Early Childhood Special Education (3) (S) P: Admission to upper division; SPED 3000; C: SPED 3511. Assessment, classroom organization, interagency collaboration, family consultation, inclusion, and educational plan development for meeting needs of preschool children with disabilities and their families.
3511. Practicum in Early Childhood Special Education (1) (S) Minimum of 30 hours of directed observation and planned participation in an appropriate school environment with preschool children who have disabilities. C: SPED 3510.
4000. Technology in Special Education (3) (F,S,SS) 3 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. P: SPED 2000. Introduction to specialized hardware and software. Variety of adaptive and assistive devices, computer adaptations and peripherals, special educational instructional and productivity software, and issues related to each.
4000. Technology in Special Education (3)(F,S,SS) P:SPED 2000 and EDTC 4001. Introduction to specialized hardware and software. Variety of adaptive assistive devices, computer adaptations and peripherals, special educational instructional and productivity software, and issues related to each.
4010. Exceptional Students in the Regular Classroom (2) (F,S) 2 lecture and 1 lab hours per week. RP: SPED 2000. Knowledge and skills fundamental to effective teaching of individuals with exceptionalities in the regular classroom. Emphasis on individualization, content modification, instructional techniques, and classroom management.
4100. Special Issues and Strategies for Students with Disabilities in the General Curriculum (2)(F) CO: SPED 4300, P: SPED 3100 and SPED 3109. Comprehensive coverage and application of issues and strategies related to the provision of special education services in the general curriculum. Topics may include: Transition services, secondary and career/vocational programming, self-determination/advocacy skills, paraeducators and volunteers, health issues, and legislative updates.
4200. Special Issues and Strategies for Students with Disabilities in the Adapted Curriculum (3) (F) CO: SPED 4300, P: SPED 3200 and SPED 3209. Comprehensive coverage and application of issues and strategies related to the provision of special education services in the adapted curriculum. Topics may include: Transition services, secondary and career/vocational programming, self-determination/advocacy skills, paraeducators and volunteers, health issues, and legislative updates.
4300. Practicum in Special Education (2) (F,S) CO: SPED 4100/4200. P: SPED 3100/3200 and SPED 3109/3209. Minimum of 20 hours of directed observation and planned participation with persons who have disabilities in an appropriate school environment. Must be taken semester prior to internship in special education.
4302. Education and Retardation (2) P: Consent of instructor. Basic information about educational programs for persons who have mental retardation. Emphasis on curriculum development and special programs in public school and institutional settings.
4320. Communication and Collaboration in Special Education (3) (F,S) CO: SPED 4324. P: SPED 4100/4200 and SPED 4300. Culturally responsive communication and collaboration with families, community agencies, and other professionals. Focus on skills that provide effective programs and services for students with disabilities.
4324. Internship in Special Education (10) (F,S) Full -time, semester-long internship. P: Admission to upper division; SPED 3000, 4000. Observation and teaching in assigned special education public school classroom.
4352. Seminar in Mental Retardation (2) C: SPED 4324. Integration of theory, research, ethics, and legislation related to teaching persons who have mental retardation. Emphasis on effective teaching and reflective thinking skills.
4353. Seminar in Learning Disabilities (2) C: SPED 4324. Integration of theory, research, ethics, and legislation related to teaching per sons who have learning disabilities. Emphasis on effective teaching and reflective thinking skills.
4354. Seminar in Behaviorally Emotionally Handicapped (2) C: SPED 4324. Integration of theory, research, ethics, and legislation related to teaching persons who have behavior disorders. Emphasis on effective teaching and reflective thinking skills.
5101. Introduction to Exceptional Children (3) Incidence, nature, causes, rehabilitation, and education of exceptional children.
5102 . Perspectives in Mental Retardation (3) Incidence, nature, causes, and education of students who have mental retardation.
5301. Tests and Measurements in Special Education (3) P: Consent of instructor. Basic testing theory in terms of exceptional children.
5501, 5502. Minor Problems in Special Education (3,3) (5501:WI) Each may be repeated for maximum of 6 s.h. P:Consent of instructor. Conference, library, or lab work in area of special education.
