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DA - 206 Ballet Dance II Credits: 1.5
An intermediate course in the fundamentals of ballet technique, building strength, stamina, and flexibility while developing appropriate alignment, turnout, coordination, extension, and flow in adagio and allegro combinations in both barre and center work. The course focuses on phrasing, clarity, line, ports de bras, as well as increasing technical prowess in turns, batterie, and elevation. Methodology includes: dancing, in-class engagement, discussions, required readings, written assignments, choreographic viewings, and participation in required weekly master classes. Satisfies Physical Education Activity requirement. The course is repeatable for credit up to six times. 3 hours, 2.5 lab. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): Dance major status or permission of the instructor
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DA - 219 Jazz II Credits: 3
An intermediate/advanced movement course in jazz dance technique. This course will focus on building strength, stamina, flexibility, coordination, and alignment in accordance with the jazz dance idiom. Methodology includes: dancing, in-class engagement, discussions, required readings, written assignments, and choreographic viewings. Satisfies physical education activity requirement. This course is repeatable for credit up to two times. 3 hours.
Prerequisite(s): DA 113 or permission of instructor
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DA - 220 Tap II Credits: 3
An intermediate/advanced movement course in tap dance technique with emphasis on intricate, rhythmical footwork. Methodology includes: dancing, in-class engagement, discussions, required readings, written assignments, and choreographic viewings. Satisfies physical education activity requirement. This course is repeatable for credit up to two times. 3 hours.
Prerequisite(s): DA 112 or permission of instructor
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DA - 231 Dance Composition I Credits: 3
This course will introduce the fundamental principles of the choreographic process, particularly in the Western hemisphere. Among the areas to be explored are movement invention with consideration of time, space and energy as well as form and structure, design, and dynamics. The course will primarily be concerned with solo composition.
Prerequisite(s): DA 105
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DA - 232 Dance Composition II Credits: 3
This course is a continuation of DA 231 with more emphasis on group choreography.
Prerequisite(s): DA 231
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DA - 280 Special Topics Credits: 3
An opportunity to pursue in a structured setting a topic of current interest or specialized focus not covered extensively elsewhere in the dance curriculum. May be repeated with a change in subject matter. The instructor may designate the pass/fall option or not because DA 280 is a special topics class and will change from semester to semester.
Prerequisite(s): None
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DA - 301 DeSales University Summer Dance Intensive: Technique and Repertory Credits: 3
An intermediate/advanced summer intensive focusing on technical training in ballet, modern, and jazz with additional classes offered in African dance, hip hop, improvisation, tap, pointe/ variations, somatic forms, and more. Student also learn repertory work culminating in a public performance of work executed in repertory class. Offered on a pass/fail basis.
Prerequisite(s): None
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DA - 305 Modern Dance III Credits: 1.5
An advanced technique course in modern dance including dynamic alignment, musicality, and refining an awareness of the body in relation to itself and to the space. Emphasis is placed on utilizing efficiency of motion for effective expression as a performing artist. Methodology includes: dancing, in-class engagement, discussions, required readings, written assignments, choreographic viewings, and participation in required weekly master classes. Satisfies Physical Education Activity requirement. This course is repeatable for credit up to four times. 3 hours, 2.5 lab. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): Dance major status or permission of the instructor
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DA - 306 Ballet Dance III Credits: 1.5
An advanced course in ballet technique, building strength, stamina, and flexibility while developing appropriate alignment, turnout, coordination, extension, and flow in adagio and allegro combinations in both barre and center work. This course focuses on complex vocabulary and enchainments with an emphasis on discipline, motivation, and the finesse required to become a highly skilled technician and performer. Methodology includes: dancing, in-class engagement, discussions, required readings, written assignments, choreographic viewings, and participation in required weekly master classes. Satisfies Physical Education Activity requirement. This course is repeatable for credit up to four times. 3 hours, 2.5 lab. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): Dance major status or permission of the instructor
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DA - 310 Modern Dance Partnering Credits: 3
Provides fundamental skills for beginning and intermediate modern dance partnering work with an emphasis on the interaction of people responsively moving through space in contact with each other, personal safety, and creativity. Students develop skills to facilitate partnering interactions, weight sharing, and exploring both improvisational and structured partnering vocabulary sequences.
Prerequisite(s): Dance major status or instructor permission
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DA - 348 Evolution of Ballet and Modern Credits: 3
A course that examines the evolution of ballet and modern dance, particularly in the Western hemisphere. Course content is focused on the historical significance of dance as a theatrical art form. In addition, these idioms will be viewed in their cultural and sociological context, emphasizing the pervasive influence that ballet and modern dance has throughout the world. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): None
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DA - 350 Creative Process in Dance Credits: 3
An exploration of the creative process of historic and current dance choreographers. Students study their own creative processes and create choreographic studies using various prompts. This course will focus on examining the impetus to create art by choreographers in terms of social, political and historical factors, as well as creating choreographic work and completing research projects. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite(s): DA 231
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DA - 360 Screendance Credits: 3
Cross-llisted with TV 360
An introduction course which explores the possibilities that exist within the hybrid art form. The course will explore the aesthetic, theoretical, historical and cultural representations of the body through images and media. Through the lens, students will be exposed to the practice and creative process of capturing and responding to the body in motion. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): None
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DA - 371 Methods for Teaching Educational Dance Credits: 3
Theory and laboratory practice of dance instruction, including teaching methods, lesson plans and practice teaching. The course emphasizes educational dance instruction designed for children, youth and adults. Students will participate as active instructors of educational dance with analysis and criticism. Lecture 3 hours, lab hours may be required. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): None
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DA - 428 DeSales Dance Company Credits: 3
A dance performance course for a select group of student performers whose primary focus is to share the art of dance with students in primary and secondary schools throughout the tristate area. Lab hours to be announced. Offered on pass/fail basis.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor
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DA - 454 Senior Dance Seminar Credits: 3
A seminar exploring the philosophical, sociological, economical, aesthetic, educational, religious and historical perspectives of the art of dance in relation to its role, function and value in contemporary society. The student is responsible for researching, analyzing, and presenting an individual dance project as a culminating education experience. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): None
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DA - 461 Kinesiology for Dancers Credits: 3
An analytical study of the mechanical, physiological, and anatomical principles of movement and specific dance techniques. The course emphasizes the function of the body in movement, the structure of the body in movement, and how dance affects these two areas. Movement analysis and dance injuries will be studied.
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DA - 495 Dance Internship Credits: 3
An internship project designed to provide students with firsthand work experience in dance and dance related fields. Regular fieldwork in dance is coupled with tutorial sessions and readings. All arrangements must be made the semester prior to the internship.
Prerequisite(s): None
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DA - 499 Independent Study in Dance Credits: 3
The qualified student designs and explores a project related to any area of the dance medium. A statement of project proposal must be submitted to a departmental faculty member for approval in the semester prior to registration for the course. The project will be supervised periodically during the semester by a departmental faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): None
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DA - 2091 Pointe and Partnering Techniques Credits: 1
A ballet class designed to work specifically on the technique and refinement of pointe and/or partnering work within the classical idiom. It is required that students have some previous experience dancing on pointe. Individual attention is given to each student’s level of technical proficiency, from intermediate through advanced levels. Alignment and strength are stressed at the beginning of the semester, with progression to pointe variations at the intermediate level and/or partnering work at the advanced level. Students must be simultaneously registered for DA 106 , DA 206 , or DA 306 . Each course satisfies one physical education activity requirement. Repeatable up to eight semesters. While this course is repeatable, only three repetitions of this course may be used to equal one 3-credit course applicable toward the university’s 40 course requirement. 2 hours.
Prerequisite(s): None
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DA - 4141 Emerging Choreographers Credits: 1
A dance production course for the creative, performance, and crew work for the Emerging Choreographers Concert. The student will be granted credit for creating or rehearsing and performing in works choreographed by selected student choreographers and for participation on crews. ECC choreographers and cast members must be registered for a ballet or modern technique class for credit in the fall semester. Not open to students on academic probation. Lab hours to be announced. Offered on pass/fail basis.
Co-requisite: At least one of the following: DA 105, DA 106, DA 205, DA 206, DA 305, DA 306
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DA - 4241 DeSales University Dance Ensemble Credits: 1
A dance performance course for students involved in performance/production roles for the DeSales University Dance Ensemble Concert. Required each spring for dance majors. While this course is repeatable, only three repetitions of this course may be used to equal one 3-credit course applicable toward the university’s 40 course requirement. Lab hours to be announced. Offered on pass/fail basis.
Prerequisite(s): None
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DA - 4781 DeSales University Conservatory of Dance: Teaching Practicum Credits: 1
A practicum offering the individual student experience in teaching a specific area of dance. The course includes an examination of the teaching process, curriculum development, teaching observation and student teaching. It is intended for excellent students who plan to pursue graduate study and/or a career in dance education. Lab hours to be announced. While this course is repeatable, only three repetitions of this course may be used to equal one 3-credit course applicable toward the university’s 40 course requirement. Offered on pass/fail basis. Repeatable up to 8 semesters.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor
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DA - 4791 COD Student Assistant Director Credits: 1
A practicum offering the individual student experience in managing a dance program. The course includes further examination of the teaching process, curriculum development, resource management, and interpersonal skills. It is intended for excellent students who are serious about pursuing careers in teaching dance. Offered on a pass/fail basis. Repeatable up to 6 semesters.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor
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EC - 112 Economics of Public Issues: MOT/Social Science Credits: 3
An introduction to economic issues designed to stimulate critical thinking skills. Students will acquire understanding of economic principles and policy implications. Fundamental economic facts, concepts, and principles will be taught. Current economic issues will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): None
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EC - 209 Principles of Macroeconomics: MOT/ Social Science Credits: 3
A comprehensive overview of macroeconomics. Topics include supply and demand, inflation, unemployment, economic growth, government debt and deficits, international trade, money and banking, fiscal and monetary policy and international trade. Emphasis placed on contemporary macroeconomic issues.
Prerequisite(s): None
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EC - 210 Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
Covers a detailed understanding of supply and demand analysis, elasticity, consumer and firm behaviors, price and output determination under various market structures and a review of current economic issues.
Prerequisite(s): MOT: Mathematics
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EC - 220 Money and Banking Credits: 3
Cross-listed with FN 220 .
Focuses on the economics of money, banking, and financial markets. The course aims to provide the student with an introduction to the role of money, financial markets, financial institutions and monetary policy in the economy. The economic rationale behind banking regulations and current development in the financial system will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): EC 209
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EC - 225 Money, Booms, and Busts Credits: 3
Cross-listed with FN 225 .
Examines the origins of money, accounting, banking, stocks, bonds, insurance, and investment banks. Studies the historical pattern of economic booms, bubbles, and bursts, so that students may be able to see them coming and act accordingly, for the rest of their careers and lives.
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EC - 309 Intermediate Macroeconomics Credits: 3
The course builds on the introduction to macroeconomics and develops the main macroeconomics topics and theories further using standard macroeconomic models. The topics covered are: unemployment, inflation, business cycles, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, and the balance of payments.
Prerequisite(s): MA 121 and EC 209
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EC - 310 Intermediate Microeconomics Credits: 3
The course builds on the introduction to microeconomics course and develops the main microeconomic topics and theories further using standard microeconomic models. The topics covered are: utility, consumer theory, theory of the firms, theories of the markets, models of monopoly and duopoly markets, perfect competition, introduction to public economics, and externalities.
Prerequisite(s): MA 121 and EC 210
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EC - 320 Econometrics Credits: 3
Introduction to the theory and practice of econometrics. Topics include a review of basic statistics, simple regression, multiple regression, dummy variables, autocorrelation, heteroscedasticity, and model specification. Applications in economics are stressed.
Prerequisite(s): EC 210 and either MA 111 or MA 302
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EC - 336 Financial Markets and Institutions Credits: 3
Cross-listed with FN 336 .
Examines the economics of financial markets and the management of financial institutions both domestic and international. Topics include the determination of asset prices, the risk and term-structure of interest rates, foreign exchange market, capital and money markets, role of the Federal Reserve and how monetary policy affects interest rates and the overall economy. Current developments in the financial system are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): EC 209 and EC 220
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EC - 400 Global Economic Issues: The DeSales Experience Credits: 3
An introduction to major global economic issues. Topics typically included are uneven global economic growth, poverty, income distribution, discrimination, immigration, globalization, outsourcing and off-shoring, global warming, economics of alternative energy, international trade, foreign exchange system, global debt issues, European Monetary Union, Euro and its challenges.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior status or by permission of instructor
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EC - 452 Senior Seminar in Economics Credits: 3
Reading and discussion of significant areas/topics of economics analysis of major contemporary economic problems, national and international.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of the instructor
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EC - 454 Economics Internship Credits: 3
Experiential learning opportunity in the field of economics at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their economics courses. Recommended settings include businesses, nonprofits and government institutions. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
Prerequisite(s): None
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EC - 455 Special Topics in Economics Credits: 3
A study of selected topics relevant to economics; topics vary according to interests of instructor. Emphasizes new areas of the discipline not available in existing course offerings.
Prerequisite(s): None
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EC - 499 Independent Study Credits: 3
Development and implementation of student’s own research and/ or field experience in economics under the guidance of a faculty member. The student must receive departmental approval of a preliminary proposal before registering for this course.
Prerequisite(s): None
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ED - 109 The Educative Process Credits: 3
A study of the philosophical and sociological foundations underlying education. Introduction to the educative process in local, state, U.S. and International contexts. Examination of contemporary school structures, administration, curricula, and accountability. Field work required.
Prerequisite(s): None
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ED - 205 Technology for Educators Credits: 3
Skills for teaching and learning with technology for all students including culturally diverse, special needs, and geographically isolated populations. Topics include instructional design for technology integration, management of classroom technology, assistive technology, and ethical and legal issues.
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ED - 209 Cognition and Learning: MOT/Social Science Credits: 3
How the mind works to acquire new knowledge and behaviors. A critical understanding of current research on cognition, including memory, attention, and motivation embedded in the study of theoretical perspectives on learning. Application of learning theories to instructional settings and situations. Ways to adapt instruction to meet the needs of individual learners will also be discussed.
Co-requisite: ED 2901 or EE 2901 required; exception with permission of the department chair.
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ED - 211 Family, School and Community Credits: 3
The relationships among families, schools and their communities, including a history of parent involvement in schools, the study of a variety of family structures, strategies to increase home/school collaboration, and techniques for working with caregivers, parents and extended family members. Special attention will be given to the multiple contexts in which children live and learn, including socioeconomic, cultural and political contexts.
Co-requisite: for ECE Majors: EE 2902
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ED - 218 Introduction to Exceptionality Credits: 3
A survey of the etiology, prevalence, assessment, placement, and programming of the major categories of exceptionality. Historical and contemporary federal and state legislation, litigation, timelines and terminology are emphasized along with their impact on student entitlement to special education services in inclusive classrooms. Field work required.
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ED - 313 Literature for Children and Youth: Humanities IV Credits: 3
Surveys early childhood through adolescent children’s literature including book format, genre, illustration, construction and contemporary issues. Emphasis placed on utilizing children’s literature as a medium for teaching in meaningful contexts.
Prerequisite(s): MOT/Literature, Humanities I, and Humanities II
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ED - 330 STEP Curriculum and Instruction I Credits: 3
Instructional planning and presentation of subject matter in the secondary curriculum. Objectives and standards of instruction will be analyzed. Assessment processes and the use of technologies as enhancements of instruction are examined. Students will design and practice content lessons.
Prerequisite(s): ED 109 and ED 209
Co-requisite: ED 3902
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ED - 347 Intensive Strategies for Mathematics Credits: 3
Curricula, methods and assessments for children in elementary or middle school settings who do not succeed in learning mathematics through traditional means. Teacher candidates will practice skills and pedagogy in designing math lesson plans and innovative learning experiences to reach all learners.
Prerequisite(s): EE 335 and EE 346
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ED - 353 Assessment and Decision Making Credits: 3
Wide-scope of assessment used in diverse classroom settings. Teacher candidates learn to collect and analyze achievement data, determine achievement levels, strengths and needs, and make instructional decisions in a standards-aligned educational system. Unique needs of special needs learners and English language learners will be addressed.
Prerequisite(s): ED 109 and ED 209
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ED - 354 Assessment: Diverse Learners Credits: 3
Discusses screening, authentic, summative, and formative assessments used in ECE classroom settings to determine instructional goals and create plans for differentiating literacy instruction. Focus on types of assessments, effective analysis of student data to drive decisions, and ethical use of assessment data.
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ED - 364 The Inclusive Classroom Credits: 3
Teaching strategies, methods and lesson planning for inclusive classrooms. Students will learn to differentiate, accommodate and modify curricula, instructional techniques and evaluation procedures for special learners. Processes of collaboration, consultation, co-teaching, co-planning and behavioral interventions will be covered. Field work required.
Prerequisite(s): ED 218 or permission of chair
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ED - 366 Literacy Interventions 4-12 Credits: 3
Literacy screening, diagnosis, intervention planning, and strategies for subject-area educators serving early and late adolescent struggling readers and writers. Focus on assessment, instruction, and intervention to support academic literacy achievement for all learners.
Co-requisite: ED 3901 exception with permission of chair.
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ED - 373 Teaching English Learners Credits: 3
Theories of second language acquisition and strategies for the adaptation of content classrooms for English language learners. Psychosocial needs, embedded language development strategies and supportive classroom structures will be covered. Students will explore national, state, district and school reform movements affecting linguistically-diverse classrooms. Field work required.
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ED - 405 Advanced Teaching and Assessment Middle/STEP Credits: 3
Advanced instructional approaches and strategies for teaching middle level and secondary students. Focus on advanced planning, classroom management, differentiated instruction, and assessment.
Prerequisite(s): ED 330 and acceptance into the Professional Educator Phase
Co-requisite: ED 410 -ED 415 series.
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ED - 410 The Teaching of Communication Arts in Secondary Schools Credits: 3
Methods of instruction specific to the teaching of English or communications. Selecting, organizing and presenting subject matter in the respective content area. The use of technology and review research for improving instruction are pursued.
Prerequisite(s): ED 330 and acceptance into the Professional Educator Phase
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ED - 411 The Teaching of Modern Foreign Languages in Grades K-12 Credits: 3
Methods of instruction specific to the teaching of world languages. Selecting, organizing and presenting subject matter in the respective content area. The use of technology and review of research for improving instruction are pursued.
Prerequisite(s): ED 330 and acceptance into the Proressional Educator Phase
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ED - 412 The Teaching of Mathematics in Secondary Schools Credits: 3
Methods of instruction specific to mathematics teaching. Selecting, organizing and presenting subject matter in the respective content area. The use of technology and review of research for improving instruction are pursued.
Prerequisite(s): ED 330 and acceptance into the Professional Educator Phase
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ED - 413 The Teaching of Science in Secondary Schools Credits: 3
Methods of instruction specific to teaching science subjects. Selecting, organizing and presenting subject matter in the respective content area. The use of technology and review of research for improving instruction are pursued.
Prerequisite(s): ED 330 and acceptance into the Professional Educator Phase
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ED - 414 The Teaching of Social Studies in Secondary Schools Credits: 3
Methods of instruction specific to teaching social studies. Selecting, organizing and presenting subject matter in the respective content area. The use of technology and review of research for improving instruction are pursued.
Prerequisite(s): ED 330 and acceptance into the Professioinal Educator Phase
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ED - 415 The Teaching of Theology in Secondary Schools and C.C.D. Class Credits: 3
Methods of instruction specific to religious education settings. Selecting, organizing and presenting subject matter in the respective content area. The use of technology and review of research for improving instruction are pursued.
Prerequisite(s): ED 330 and acceptance into the Professional Educatior Phase
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ED - 450 STEP Student Teaching: Planning and Preparation Credits: 3
Fourteen weeks in which qualified teacher candidates work with a cooperating teacher under the supervision of University personnel in a local secondary school. This experience approximates full-time employment as a teacher. Seminars are held weekly. Admission is by application and acceptance into STEP. Enrollment in the four courses of student teaching counts as fulltime student status. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of Department Chair
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ED - 452 STEP Student Teaching: Classroom Management Credits: 3
Fourteen weeks in which qualified teacher candidates work with a cooperating teacher under the supervision of University personnel in a local secondary school. This experience approximates full-time employment as a teacher. Seminars are held weekly is by application and acceptance into STEP. Enrollment in the four courses of student teaching counts as full-time student status.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of Department Chair
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ED - 454 STEP Student Teaching: Instructional Delivery Credits: 3
Fourteen weeks in which qualified teacher candidates work with a cooperating teacher under the supervision of University personnel in a local secondary school. This experience approximates full-time employment as a teacher. Seminars are held weekly. Admission is by application and acceptance into STEP. Enrollment in the four courses of student teaching counts as fulltime student status.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of Department Chair
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ED - 456 STEP Student Teaching: Professionalism Credits: 3
Fourteen weeks in which qualified teacher candidates work with a cooperating teacher under the supervision of University personnel in a local secondary school. This experience approximates full-time employment as a teacher. Seminars are held weekly. Admission is by application and acceptance into STEP. Enrollment in the four courses of student teaching counts as fulltime student status.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of Department Chair
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ED - 475 Education for the Human Good: Values Seminar & DeSales Experience Credits: 3
Theories and practices in ensuring the right to quality education for all in local and/or global contexts based on principles of Christian humanism. Focus on rights of women, indigenous peoples, transient peoples, and other challenged populations. Individual advocacy project required. Out-of-culture contexts addressed and researched.
Prerequisite(s): TH 109
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ED - 495 Internship in Education Credits: 3
Experiential learning opportunity in the field of Education at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their Education courses. Recommended settings include non-profit agencies, human services, schools, and government. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
Prerequisite(s): None
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ED - 499 Independent Study in Education Credits: 1
In-depth study of a particular research topic. Under the direction of an instructor, the student identifies a topic or project for which the student conducts research and presents a final report.
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ED - 2901 Clinical Experience 1 - STEP Credits: 1
Focus on field experience in the late middle level classroom, viewing school as culture. Teacher candidates will observe and interact with students, teachers, and school personnel and reflect on learning. Clinical format under supervision of field professor. Thirty hours in upper middle schools and/or adolescent academic support contexts required. Course fee.
Co-requisite: ED 209 or with permission of Department Chair.
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ED - 2902 Clinical Experience 2 - STEP Credits: 1
Focus on field experience in diverse mid-secondary settings. Teacher candidates will observe and interact with students in small-group and whole-group formats and will consult with teachers and school personnel and reflect on learning. Clinical supervision by field professor. Thirty hours required. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): ED 209 or with permission of Department Chair
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ED - 3901 Clinical Experience 3 STEP Credits: 1
Focus on field experience in secondary settings. Teacher candidates will assist the field mentor teacher in small-group instruction, in delivering instruction in short formats, and will practice teaching in whole-group formats. Clinical format under supervision of field professor. Thirty hours required. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): ED 209 and acceptance into the Professional Educator Phase
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ED - 3902 Clinical Experience 4 STEP Credits: 1
Focus on field experience in secondary settings, with special attention given to classroom management and effective instructional implementation. Teacher candidates will deliver small-group and whole-group instruction at the direction of the field mentor teacher. Clinical format under supervision of field professor. Forty hours in high school setting-9th through 12th grades. Course fee.
Co-requisite: ED 330 and acceptance into Professional Educator Phase
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ED - 4901 Clinical Experience 5 STEP Credits: 1
Focus on field experience in secondary settings, with special attention given to curriculum and instructional strategies. Teacher candidates will deliver small-group and whole-group instruction at the direction of the field mentor teacher. Clinical format under supervision of field professor. Forty hours in high school setting-9th through 12th grades.
Prerequisite(s): ED 330 and acceptance into the Pofessional Educator Phase
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EE - 111 Infant and Youth Development Credits: 3
Interactions among physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and language development of children from infancy through adolescence. Influences of family, school, socioeconomic, and cultural contexts on growth and development are explored. The relationship between biology and the environment, the role of developmental theory, and the discrepancies between universal development stages and individual differences will also be discussed.
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EE - 201 Foundations in Early Education Credits: 3
Introduction to the early childhood profession will emphasize the historical, philosophical, and social foundations of the field and how these foundations influence current thought. In addition, a variety of early childhood program models, different types of early childhood programs, community resources and professional organizations will be discussed. Focused observations will take place across a variety of early childhood settings.
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EE - 310 Emergent Language and Literacy - E.C.E. Credits: 3
Study of language development, birth through five, typical and atypical. Study of early literacy development in the home and in early childhood settings. Introduction to instructional planning and execution for early childhood classrooms.
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EE - 314 Literacy for Early Elementary E.C.E. Credits: 3
Examination and discussion of the components of early reading instruction and methods of instruction for literacy learning in elementary classrooms. Practical applications of theory to the classroom.
Prerequisite(s): EE 310
Co-requisite: EE 3902
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EE - 315 Social Studies Methods E.C.E. Credits: 3
Students will learn how to capitalize on children’s natural curiosity, helping children to gain an understanding of their cultural and environmental world beyond our national boundaries. Students will plan instruction that includes current pedagogical practices to help children develop personal identity, a national identity, and a global identity.
Prerequisite(s): EE 335
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EE - 319 Literacy for Content Learning Credits: 3
Theories, assessment, and strategies for literacy instruction to support content reading and writing.
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EE - 326 STEM in the Elementary Class Credits: 3
Integrative STEM education content and practice from the problem-solving nature of discipline-based, conceptual, and theoretical perspectives. Real-world applications will be included to foster the interconnectedness of the STEM disciplines. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): None
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EE - 335 Designing Instruction E.C.E. Credits: 3
Using knowledge of cultural influences and developmental characteristics of young children, students will learn how to plan developmentally appropriate instruction that support children’s ideas and interests and that help children acquire skills, concepts, and knowledge. Students will create instruction that employs research-based methods and reflects understanding of educational theories.
Prerequisite(s): EE 201
Co-requisite: EE 3901
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EE - 336 Science Content and Methods E.C.E. Credits: 3
Science methods, content and concepts for teachers of young children. Effective instructional practices and essential content for life, physical, earth and space science. Teacher candidates will learn how to capitalize on children’s natural curiosity about their world, learn how to identify and correct misconceptions in science, and deepen student’s understanding of scientific principles. Application of science to promote health, good nutrition and safety in young children’s lives will be explored. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): EE 335
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EE - 343 Integrating Arts and Physical Education - E.C.E. Credits: 3
Exploration and development of their own creative thinking as part of their pedagogical repertoire. Students will learn how to promote creative thinking and how to integrate each arts discipline: visual arts, music, dance, literature, and theatre. Students will learn how physical activity can help children learn and develop self-confidence. Topics include: research, theories, and assessment. Field work required. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): None
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EE - 346 Mathematics Methods E.C.E. Credits: 3
Students will learn to plan developmentally appropriate lessons and to promote learning through problem solving. Students will explore ways to help young students make sense of math. Topics include: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and Pennsylvania Academic Standards, assessment, manipulatives, and the incorporation of technology. Field work required.
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EE - 409 Advanced Designing Instruction Credits: 3
Designed to provide opportunities to further develop and demonstrate competence as an early childhood and elementary teacher. Unit planning, global instructional routines, and teacher evaluation and self-reflection emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): EE 335 and formal acceptance into the Professional Phase.
Co-requisite: EE 4901
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EE - 430 Early Childhood Education Student Teaching: Planning and Preparation Credits: 3
Qualified seniors work with cooperating teachers under the supervision of University personnel in local 1-4 grade classrooms in a school for fourteen weeks. This experience approximates full-time employment as a teacher. Seminars are held weekly. Enrollment in the four courses of student teaching counts as fulltime student status. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of Department Chair
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EE - 432 Early Childhood Education Student Teaching: Classroom Environment Credits: 3
Qualified seniors work with cooperating teachers under the supervision of University personnel in local 1-4 grade classrooms in a school for fourteen weeks. This experience approximates full-time employment as a teacher. Seminars are held weekly. Enrollment in the four courses of student teaching counts as fulltime student status.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department Chair
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EE - 434 Early Childhood Education Student Teaching: Instructional Delivery Credits: 3
Qualified seniors work with cooperating teachers under the supervision of University personnel in local 1-4 grade classrooms in a school for fourteen weeks. This experience approximates full-time employment as a teacher. Seminars are held weekly. Enrollment in the four courses of student teaching counts as fulltime student status.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department Chair
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EE - 436 Early Childhood Education Student Teaching: Professionalism Credits: 3
Qualified seniors work with cooperating teachers under the supervision of University personnel in local 1-4 grade classrooms in a school for fourteen weeks. This experience approximates full-time employment as a teacher. Seminars are held weekly. Enrollment in the four courses of student teaching counts as fulltime student status.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department Chair
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EE - 2901 Clinical Experience 1 - E.C.E. Credits: 1
Focus on early childhood settings including schools and agencies as communities. Teacher candidates will observe, explore and assist students, teachers and school personnel. Thirty hours in early childhood settings required. Course fee.
Co-requisite: ED 209
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EE - 2902 Clinical Experience 2 - E.C.E. Credits: 1
Focus on home-school connections and the contexts in which families live. Teacher candidates will observe and assist students, teachers and members of school personnel. Thirty hours in PreK or kindergarten required. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): Take ED 211 and ED 218
Co-requisite: ED 211
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EE - 3901 Clinical Experience 3 - E.C.E. Credits: 1
Focus on designing instruction and managing the classroom. Teacher candidates will assist teachers in providing differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners. Forty hours in elementary setting required. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): None
Co-requisite: EE 335
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EE - 3902 Clinical Experience 4 - E.C.E. Credits: 1
Focus on the inclusive classroom. Teacher candidates will assist teachers in providing differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners. Forty hours in elementary setting required; 20 hours will be in an inclusive classroom. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): None
Co-requisite: EE 314
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EE - 4901 Clinical Experience 5 - E.C.E. Credits: 1
Focus on diversity of student needs within the classroom. Teacher candidates will assist teachers in providing differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners. Fifty hours in pre-K or elementary settings required. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): None
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EN - 100 An Introduction to Academic Writing Credits: 3
An introduction to writing on the college level, emphasizing mastery of the sentence and paragraph. Credit by examination is not available for EN 100.
Prerequisite(s): None
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EN - 103 Composition and Rhetoric I Credits: 3
An introduction to academic writing, reading, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The course focuses on the analysis of texts and various rhetorical situations, information literacy, technology, and written and oral communication. Together with EN 104 , this course is a prerequisite for all English courses above the 100 level.
Prerequisite(s): None
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EN - 104 Composition and Rhetoric II Credits: 3
An introduction to argumentative writing and research. The course develops competence in research, information literacy, technology, and written and oral communication. Together with EN 103 , this course is a prerequisite for all English courses above the 100 level.
Prerequisite(s): EN 103
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EN - 110 An Introduction to Poetry: MOT/Literature Credits: 3
An introduction to the reading, analysis, and interpretation of poetry and to writing about imaginative literature. This course is normally limited to first-year students and sophomores, except by permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): EN 103 and EN 104
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EN - 112 An Introduction to Drama: MOT/Literature Credits: 3
An introduction to the reading, analysis, and interpretation of drama and to writing about imaginative literature. This course is normally limited to first-year students and sophomores, except by permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): EN 103 and EN 104
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EN - 115 An Introduction to Fiction: MOT/Literature Credits: 3
An introduction to the reading, analysis, and interpretation of fiction and to writing about imaginative literature. This course is normally limited to first-year students and sophomores, except by permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): EN 103 and EN 104
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EN - 212 Creative Writing I Credits: 3
Cross-listed with CM 212 .
An introduction to the writing of poetry: a workshop approach emphasizing development of expression and revision skills. Discussion of student writing is supplemented by an examination of other contemporary poets such as Billy Collins, Rita Dove, David Kirby, Ted Kooser, Tracy K. Smith, Gerald Stern, Charles Wright, etc. Strongly recommended for students in the Professional/Creative Writing and Editing track. Required for Creative Writing minor.
Prerequisite(s): EN 103 and EN 104
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EN - 234 Introduction to Linguistics Credits: 3
An introduction to the study of the English language, taught from linguistic, historical, and sociological perspectives. Required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for secondary certification in English or Communications, and designed specifically to meet those requirements.
Prerequisite(s): EN 103 AND EN 104
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EN - 250 American Romanticism: Humanities IV Credits: 3
A study of major American writers from the Romantic period (1830-1865), with attention to the historical and cultural context for their writings. The course includes Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, Fuller, Stowe, Poe, Melville, Whitman, Dickinson, and Alcott.
Prerequisite(s): MOT/Literature and Humanities I & II
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