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2017-2018 Academic Catalog (August 2017 - July 2018) 
    
2017-2018 Academic Catalog (August 2017 - July 2018) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Physical Education

  
  • P ED 410 Sport Law

    (3)
    This course will provide a presentation of the basic legal system, its terminology, and principles applied to amateur and professional sports.  Emphasis is on identifying and analyzing legal issues, the ramifications of those issues, and the means of limiting the liability of sports organizations.

    Term Offered: (S)
(3)
  
  • P ED 450 Directed Studies in Health and Physical Education

    (1-3)
    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
    Investigation of in-depth special topics in health and physical education.

    Term Offered: (F, S)
(1-3)
  
  • P ED 465 Field Instruction/Internship

    (3-6)
    Prerequisites: Approval of Department Chair, Students must have completed their coursework in their interdisciplinary area. Senior status required.
    Provides students with opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, theories, and techniques with procedures from the class work applied to field situations. Must be approved by faculty supervisor.

(3-6)

Physical Science

  
  • PHSC 103 Concepts in Physical Science: Physics/Chemistry.

    (4)
    Prerequisites: MATH 101  (or higher)

    Development of conceptual models in chemistry and physics. Intended for elementary through middle level (K-9) education majors.

    Term Offered: (F, S)
    Three hours lecture, two hours lab.
(4)
  
  • PHSC 104 Concepts in Physical Science: Earth/Space Sciences

    (4)
    Prerequisites:

    Development of conceptual models in Earth and space sciences. Intended for elementary (K-6) education majors; not open to science majors.

    Term Offered: (F, S)
    Three hours lecture, two hours lab.
(4)

Physics

  
  • PHYS 101 Introductory Physics

    (4)
    Prerequisites: MATH 103  and MATH 104 , or equivalent proficiency.
    Co-requisites: PHYS 101D and PHYS 101L

    An algebra/trigonometry-based introduction to mechanics, wave motion, and thermodynamics.

    Three hours lecture, two hours lab.
(4)
  
  • PHYS 101D Introductory Physics Discussion

    (0)
    Co-requisites: PHYS 101

    Introductory Physics problem-solving and conceptual discussion.

(0)
  
  • PHYS 102 Intermediate Physics

    (4)
    Prerequisites: PHYS 101 
    Co-requisites: PHYS 102D and PHYS 102L

    A continuation of PHYS 101 , including an introduction to electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics.

    Three hours lecture, two hours lab.
(4)
  
  • PHYS 102D Intermediate Physics Discussion

    (0)
    Co-requisites: PHYS 102

    Intermediate Physics problem-solving and conceptual discussion.

(0)
  
  • PHYS 105 Introductory Astronomy

    (4)
    An introduction to the fundamentals of astronomy. Topics include: the history and philosophy of astronomy, earth-sun-moon phenomena, the life cycle of stars, properties of galaxies, the current cosmological model, and the solar system. Labs incorporate the use of telescopes at the Concord University observatory. A General Education Lab Science course that emphasizes critical thinking and the use of writing and basic mathematics.

    Term Offered: (F,S)
    Three hours lecture, two hours lab.
(4)
  
  • PHYS 201 University Physics with Calculus, Part 1

    (4)
    Prerequisites: MATH 250  or concurrently.
    A calculus-based introduction to mechanics, wave motion, and thermodynamics.

    Term Offered: (S)
    Three hours lecture, two hours lab.
(4)
  
  • PHYS 202 University Physics with Calculus, Part 2

    (4)
    Prerequisites: PHYS 201 , MATH 250 .
    A continuation of PHYS 201 , including an introduction to electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics.

    Term Offered: (F)
    Three hours lecture, two hours lab.
(4)
  
  • PHYS 220 Special Topics

    (1-5)
    Prerequisites: Specified by instructor.
    Courses in selected areas of physics. Specific topics to be announced and indicated by title on transcript. May be taken for credit repeatedly.

(1-5)
  
  • PHYS 301 Optics and Wave Phenomena

    (3)
    Prerequisites: PHYS 102  or PHYS 202 , MATH 104 .
    Geometrical and physical optics.

    Two hours lecture, two hours lab.
(3)
  
  • PHYS 314 Modern Physics

    (3)
    Prerequisites: PHYS 102  or PHYS 202 , MATH 250  previously or concurrently.
    Atomic physics, special theory of relativity, nuclear physics, elementary particles, and special topics.

    Term Offered: (S-odd years)
    Three hours lecture.
(3)
  
  • PHYS 315 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

    (4)
    Prerequisites: PHYS 102  or PHYS 202 , MATH 252 .
    Fundamental principles of thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, and classical and quantum statistical mechanics.

    Four hours lecture.
(4)
  
  • PHYS 317 Mathematics for Physical Sciences I

    (3)
    Prerequisites: PHYS 102  or PHYS 202 , MATH 252 .
    Mathematical techniques useful in the physical sciences, including infinite series, matrices, multiple integrals, vector analysis, Fourier series, calculus of variations, and special functions.  Course also listed as   .

    Term Offered: (F)
    Three hours lecture.
(3)
  
  • PHYS 318 Mathematics for Physical Sciences II

    (3)
    Prerequisites: PHYS 317  or   .
    A continuation of PHYS 317 /  , including a study of tensor analysis, Legendre polynomials, Bessel functions, functions of a complex variable, Laplace transforms, and partial differential equations.  Course also listed as   .

    Term Offered: (S)
    Three hours lecture.
(3)
  
  • PHYS 319 Digital Electronics

    (2)
    Prerequisites: PHYS 102  or PHYS 202 
    A laboratory study of digital electronics with emphasis on microprocessors.

    Term Offered: (F, S)
    Four hours laboratory.
(2)
  
  • PHYS 340 Nuclear and Particle Physics

    (3)
    Prerequisites: PHYS 102   or PHYS 202  
    An introduction to topics in nuclear and particle physics, including the special theory of relativity, the basics of nuclear physics, the standard model of particle physics, accelerator physics, particle detection methods, applications of nuclear and particle physics to other science disciplines, and the current status of both fields.

(3)
  
  • PHYS 401 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism

    (3)
    Prerequisites: PHYS 102  or PHYS 202 , MATH 252 .
    Electrostatics, magnetostatics, network analysis, electrodynamics, and an introduction to Maxwell’s equations.

    Three hours lecture.
(3)
  
  • PHYS 402 Electricity and Magnetism

    (3)
    Prerequisites: PHYS 401 .
    Maxwell’s equations, solutions of Laplace’s equation, and special topics.

    Three hours lecture.
(3)
  
  • PHYS 403 Intermediate Mechanics

    (3)
    Prerequisites: PHYS 102  or PHYS 202 , MATH 252 .
    The basic principles of mechanics, including study of statics, kinematics and dynamics.

    Three hours lecture.
(3)
  
  • PHYS 404 Theoretical Mechanics

    (3)
    Prerequisites: PHYS 403 .
    The study of angular momentum, rotational and orbital motion, and the Lagrange and Hamilton equations.

    Three hours lecture.
(3)
  
  • PHYS 420 Special Topics

    (1-5)
    Prerequisites: Specified by instructor.
    Courses in selected areas of physics. Specified topics to be announced and indicated by title on transcript. Recent examples include Topics in Astrophysics, Topics in Particle and Nuclear Physics. May be taken for credit repeatedly.

(1-5)
  
  • PHYS 451 Independent Research

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
    Introduction to physics research through individual supervised problems.

    Term Offered: (F, S, Sum)
(3)
  
  • PHYS 452 Independent Research

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
    Introduction to physics research through individual supervised problems.

    Term Offered: (F, S, Sum)
(3)
  
  • PHYS 480 Honors Courses

    (3)
    Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact physics faculty for further information.

(3)
  
  • PHYS 481 Honors Courses

    (3)
    Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact physics faculty for further information.

(3)

Political Science

  
  • POSC 101 Introduction to Political Science

    (3)
    A survey of political science, including an examination of various political systems, institutions and ideologies found in the contemporary world.

    Term Offered: (F, S)
(3)
  
  • POSC 104 American Federal Government

    (3)
    A study of the underlying principles, organizational structure, processes and problems of the American federal system of government. Emphasis will be placed on the national government.

    Term Offered: (F, S)
(3)
  
  • POSC 201 Political Science Research and Writing

    (3)
    Provides students an opportunity to practice and improve their writing and research skills. Particular attention will be given to evaluation of scholarly sources and competing claims.

(3)
  
  • POSC 202 State and Local Government

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101  or POSC 104 
    A study of the underlying principles, organizational structure, processes, and problems of state and local governments in the U.S.

(3)
  
  • POSC 204 Public Administration

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101  and POSC 104 . 
    Introduction to modern theories of administration; the relation of administration to the political system and process; and analysis of administrative organizations and functions.

(3)
  
  • POSC 205 Community Based Research

    (3)
    This service learning course teaches the theory and practical application of research methodology to meet contemporary community needs.

(3)
  
  • POSC 206 Contemporary Political Issues

    (3)
    An analytical introduction to current political issues and conflicts and how they are studied by the political scientist.

(3)
  
  • POSC 225 Special Topics in Political Science

    (1-3)
    A specialized study of various topics and problems in the field of political science. Each offering of the course will be planned around a separate and different topic, chosen and designed by the individual instructor.

(1-3)
  
  • POSC 230 Politics and Ecology

    (3)
    Examines a variety of perspectives from which environmental problems can be addressed. These various perspectives or analytical frameworks offer explanations of the underlying causes of environmental problems and also generate political and economic responses to them. Broadens understanding of the environmental dilemmas that face modern political systems, and provides the skills to critically evaluate different perspectives on these issues.

(3)
  
  • POSC 303 International Relations

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101 . 
    An analysis of the current international system and its origins. Special emphasis is placed on current international problems and the role of the United States in world affairs.

(3)
  
  • POSC 304 Comparative Government

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101  and POSC 104 . 
    A comparative analysis of the political processes of state systems outside the United States.

(3)
  
  • POSC 305 The Politics of Organized Interests

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101  and POSC 104 . 
    A study of the roles, motivations, and operations of organized interests in the U.S. and the political context in which they operate, with an emphasis on the study of power in American society through the pluralist and elite paradigms.

(3)
  
  • POSC 306 Political Parties and the Election Process

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101  and POSC 104 . 
    A study of the nature, functions, organizations, and activities of political parties and the process of nomination, campaigns, and elections in the American political system.

(3)
  
  • POSC 307 West Virginia History, Geography, and Government

    (3)
    See HIST 307 .

(3)
  
  • POSC 320 Geopolitics

    (3)


    Prerequisites:   /  or consent of instructor
    See GEOG 320

    This class will study the basic theories of geopolitics and build the necessary vocabulary and methodology to explore ethnic and territorial conflict across the globe, with emphasis on Sub-Saharan Africa, West Asia, South and Central Asia, Europe and Caucus.

(3)
  
  • POSC 325 A, B, C Miller Center Seminar

    (1)
    Students view forums from the Miller Center at the University of Virginia featuring leaders in government, academia, media, etc. The course includes a field trip to attend a forum in Charlottesville, VA.

(1)
  
  • POSC 330 The Politics of the Middle East

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101 . 
    A survey of the recent histories and current political conditions of states in the Middle East and North Africa.

(3)
  
  • POSC 340 Modern Political Ideologies

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101 . 
    A problems course examining the major ideological systems that have shaped contemporary politics. The course will examine the history as well as current relevance of these ideologies. Each particular offering of the course will vary in specific content.

(3)
  
  • POSC 341 The Military and Society

    (3)
    A problems course examining the relation between the military and society, and the impact of military institutions on the development of western civilization. Each particular offering of the course will focus on a specific time period that will vary with each offering. Can be used for credit in History

(3)
  
  • POSC 351 American Political Philosophy

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 104  and PHIL 102 .
    The study of American political thought that examines the writings of major figures in American intellectual history.

(3)
  
  • POSC 370 Legislative Process

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101  and POSC 104 . 
    A study of the structure and behavior of the U.S. Congress and state legislatures with emphasis placed on representation, institutional arrangements, the lawmaking process, and problems and trends in legislative governance.

(3)
  
  • POSC 380 The Executive Process

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101  and POSC 104 . 
    A study of the structure and behavior of the U.S. Presidency and state governorships with emphasis placed on the powers and limitations, institutional arrangements, involvement in the policymaking process, and problems and trends in executive governance.

(3)
  
  • POSC 390 Judicial Politics

    (3)
    A study of the structure and behavior of the American judicial system with emphasis placed on the structure of the American judicial system, the roles played by various individuals and groups in the system, and the prospects for future changes in the system.

(3)
  
  • POSC 401 Constitutional Law

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101  and POSC 104 . 
    A study of leading constitutional decisions of the United States Supreme Court and their effects upon the American system of government, as well as an examination of the origin and development of civil rights and liberties in the United States as contained in the Constitution and as interpreted through Supreme Court and lower Federal Court cases.

(3)
  
  • POSC 405 Political Theory I

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101  and POSC 104 . 
    A selective history of political theory from the ancient Greeks to the Middle Ages

(3)
  
  • POSC 406 Political Theory II

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101  and POSC 104 . 
    A selective history of political theory from Machiavelli to the 20th Century.

(3)
  
  • POSC 450 Seminar in Political Science

    (3)
    A capstone course with variable emphasis, intended for POSC majors and minors in their junior or senior year. Political Science majors must take and pass a comprehensive examination as part of the course requirements.

(3)
  
  • POSC 456 International Studies Capstone

    (3)
    Students will propose, complete and present a research project integrating material from multiple disciplines in their course of study. This course is intended for students in the Interdisciplinary degree International Studies program.

(3)
  
  • POSC 470 Independent Study

    (3)
    See SOSC 470 -SOSC 471 

    Term Offered: (F, S)
    Note: PSY 101 is the prerequisite for all courses in Psychology except 200.
(3)
   (3)
  
  • POSC 472 Political Science Internship

    (3, 6)
    This internship will afford students academic and professional experience in a suitable private or non-profit setting.

(3, 6)
  
  • POSC 480 Honors Courses

    (3)
    Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the Department Chairperson for further information.

(3)
  
  • POSC 481 Honors Courses

    (3)
    Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the Department Chairperson for further information.

(3)

Psychology

  
  • PSY 101 General Psychology

    (3)
    An introductory study of the basic concepts and principles of psychology.

    Term Offered: (F, S)
(3)
  
  • PSY 200 Basic Learning

    (3)
    Designed to develop basic knowledge of principles of operant conditioning and behavior modification applicable to teaching, family living, and social relationships

(3)
  
  • PSY 203 Human Sexuality

    (3)
    The exploration of physiological, psychological, and sociological factors in human sexual behavior.

(3)
  
  • PSY 205 Child and Adolescent Development

    (3)
    This course will provide an overview of research and theory on development during the years from infancy through the transition to adulthood. Issues related to physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development will be considered, along with the social and cultural contexts of development.

(3)
  
  • PSY 212 Behavioral Statistics

    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 103  or ACT of 25+
    An introduction to the statistical techniques used in psychology and other behavioral sciences. Students will learn to calculate relevant statistics as well as how to apply statistical techniques to behavioral data.

    Term Offered: (F, Summer)
(3)
  
  • PSY 215 Experimental Psychology

    (3)
    The basic principles of scientific experimentation with an introduction to research design, methodology, and professional reporting of research results.

    Term Offered: (F, S)
(3)
  
  • PSY 228 Survey of Drug Use and Abuse

    (3)
    An introductory survey of the historical and sociological perspectives on drug use and abuse, the physiological and psychological effects of drugs, the identification and pharmacological characteristics of drugs, the legal implications of drug abuse, and the prevention, control, and treatment of drug abuse.

(3)
  
  • PSY 229 Health Psychology

    (3)


     

     

    An introduction to psychological factors in health, disease and illness (including health maintenance and disease prevention).  Discussion of personality types, psychophysiological disease, effects of stress, and coping with illness.

(3)
  
  • PSY 240 Industrial/Organizational Psychology

    (3)
    An introduction to theory and research on the application of psychological principles to business and industry. Topics will include issues such as work motivation, occupational stress, leadership, group processes and engineering psychology. Personnel management will also be considered, including job analysis, recruitment, selection, training, development and evaluation of employees.

(3)
  
  • PSY 270 Psychology Research

    (1)
    Prerequisites: Consent of the psychology faculty.
    This seminar course involves supervised conduction of scientific experiments.  Includes review and discussion of the relevant literature, development of a specific research question, and hands-on implementation of the research.

    Term Offered: (F,S)
    Note: May be repeated for credit
(1)
  
  • PSY 271 Psychology Research II

    (2)
    Prerequisites: (Consent of instructor)
    This seminar course is for students who will be completing their own scientific studies.  Includes review and discussion of the relevant literature, development of a scientific research question, and hands-on implementation of the research.  May be repeated.

    Term Offered: (F,S)
    Note: May be repeated for credit.
(2)
  
  • PSY 310 Introduction to Learning (with lab)

    (4)
    Prerequisites: PSY 215 .
    A survey of significant concepts, methods, and principles of learning. The course will focus on classical conditioning, instrumental and operant conditioning, and verbal learning.

    Term Offered: (F)
(4)
  
  • PSY 322 Personality

    (3)
    The formation, structure, and function of personality are examined in light of the major theoretical positions.

    Note: (Satisfies elective credit for Biology major or minor.)
(3)
  
  • PSY 330 Evolutionary Psychology

    (3)
    This course focuses on the ways in which human behavior and mental abilities evolved over millions of years, and so adapted to specific environmental conditions.

(3)
  
  • PSY 350 Special Topics in Psychology

    (1-3)
    Prerequisites: To be specified by instructor.
    Advanced study in specific topics in specialized areas of Psychology. May be taken repeatedly for credit. Course titles will be included on students’ transcripts.

(1-3)
  
  • PSY 365 Sensation and Perception

    (3)
    An overview of research and theory on human sensory systems and perception. Examines not only the physiological system required for each sense, but also the factors that can influence our perception. Especially examines the visual, auditory, and olfactory systems.

(3)
  
  • PSY 370 Physiological Psychology (with lab)

    (4)
    Prerequisites: Recommended: BIOL 101  or BIOL 102 .  
    An overview of the anatomy and physiology of human behaviors, such as sensation, memory, emotion, hunger, thirst, etc. The lab offers hands-on experience with brain and sensory anatomy as well as the research methods of neuroscience.  (Satisfies elective credit for Biology major or minor).

    Term Offered: (S)
    Note: (Satisfies elective credit for Biology major or minor.)
(4)
  
  • PSY 402 Animal Behavior

    (3)
    The analysis of unlearned and learned behavior, integrating the contributions of ethological and behavioristic research.

(3)
  
  • PSY 407 Introduction to Counseling Techniques

    (3)
    Basic counseling skills appropriate in a variety of human services settings are presented. These practical skills are derived from psychoanalytic, behavioral, phenomenological, and rational approaches.

(3)
  
  • PSY 410 Cultural Psychology

    (3)
    Prerequisites: PSY 310 .
    This course will explore scientific theories, findings, and practical applications relevant to cultural variations in behavior. These are addressed in a variety of key topic areas in psychology.

    Term Offered: (S)
(3)
  
  • PSY 412 Cognitive Psychology

    (3)
    Prerequisites: PSY 215 .
    An introduction to the prominent research methods, findings, and theories, of cognitive psychology. The course will cover such topics as memory, attention, categorization, concept formation, problem solving, and language.

    Term Offered: (F)
(3)
  
  • PSY 415 Advanced Experimental Psychology

    (3)
    Prerequisites: PSY 212  (or MATH 105 )   
    This course will provide an in-depth and active involvement in all aspects of the experimental process as it applies to psychological research. Included in this process are such topics as conducting a literature review, writing a research proposal, ethics, designing and conducting research, analyzing the data on the computer, and presenting research results in a professional manner.

    Term Offered: (every other spring)
(3)
  
  • PSY 420 Psychological Testing

    (3)
    Prerequisites: PSY 212  (or MATH 105 )
    An introduction to the principles underlying the construction and validation of the major varieties of psychological tests and a review of their practical applications.

    Term Offered: (every other spring)
    Note: (To be determined by the psychology faculty.)
(3)
  
  • PSY 422 Abnormal Psychology

    (3)
    An experimental and theoretical study of the phenomena of psychopathology, as well as a survey of the methods of clinical diagnosis and therapy.

    Note: (To be determined by the psychology faculty and Departmentl Chairperson.)
(3)
  
  • PSY 429 Psychopharmacology

    (3)
    An in-depth examination of the physiological and behavioral effects of psychoactive drugs, including drugs used for clinical and/or recreational purposes.

    Term Offered: (F)
(3)
  
  • PSY 430 Behavior Disorders of Childhood

    (3)
    Prerequisites: PSY 205 .
    This course is a survey of childhood psychopathology, assessment and treatment. A primary focus of the class is the developmental psychopathology model.

    Note: (To be determined by the psychology faculty and Department Chairperson.)
(3)
  
  • PSY 431 History and Systems of Psychology

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Senior standing.
    A study of the evolution of psychology with emphasis on the general issues and major theories in relation to the principal schools of psychology.

    Term Offered: (F)
(3)
  
  • PSY 432 Fundamentals of Neuroscience

    (3)
    A survey of the technqiues used in neuroscience.

    Term Offered: (F)
(3)
  
  • PSY 450 Seminar in Contemporary Psychology

    (1-3)
    Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor.
    Advanced study in specific areas of psychology. Can be taken for credit repeatedly. Course titles will be included on students’ transcripts.

(1-3)
  
  • PSY 455 Psychology Practicum

    (3-15)
    Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, consent of the psychology faculty.
    Supervised practice of psychological techniques in a clinical or institutional setting.

(3-15)
  
  • PSY 470 Independent Study

    (1-6)
    Prerequisites: Consent of the psychology faculty and junior or senior standing; background courses to be specified by the project advisor.
    May be taken as a single course, as two separate independent projects, (that is, reading course, teaching practicum, or research), or as a two-semester plan which must be scheduled consecutively. Final grades will not be given until end of second semester.

(1-6)
  
  • PSY 471 Independent Study

    (1-6)
    Prerequisites: Consent of the psychology faculty and junior or senior standing; background courses to be specified by the project advisor.
    May be taken as a single course, as two separate independent projects, (that is, reading course, teaching practicum, or research), or as a two-semester plan which must be scheduled consecutively. Final grades will not be given until end of second semester.

(1-6)
  
  • PSY 480 Honors Courses

    (3)
    Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the Department Chairperson for further information.

(3)
  
  • PSY 481 Honors Courses

    (3)
    Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the Department Chairperson for further information.

(3)
  
  • PSY 2002 Professional Issues

    (1)
    The goal of this course is to prepare students to better use their bachelor’s degree in psychology. The course will assist students in selecting an appropriate career in psychology, help them prepare and build a competitive résumé, help guide them in selecting an appropriate graduate program, and examine professional ethics.

    Term Offered: (F)
(1)

Reading

  
  • RDNG 510 Foundational, Historical and Contemporary Roles of the Reading Specialist

    (3)
    Prerequisites: None
    An advanced study of the foundations of reading within the historical and contemporary context of reading instruction, with a focus on the theories and beliefs that underpin literacy instruction and the moral virtue of being sensitive to learner differences.

    Term Offered: (Fall)
(3)
  
  • RDNG 520 Reading and Writing in Content Areas

    (3)
    Theories of the reading process and of reading and writing to learn in content areas are explored. Emphasis is upon practical strategies and techniques for acquiring knowledge through literacy in a variety of content areas.

    Term Offered: (F)
(3)
  
  • RDNG 525 Literacy Research and Instruction for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students

    (3)
    Prerequisites: None
    Theory, research and pedagogy of reading acquisition, second language acquisition, and the development of literacy learning in a diverse society.  Addresses the use of multicultural literature to meet the needs of a diverse student population.

    Term Offered: (Spring)
(3)
 

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