Course Descriptions

EDUC 235. Basic Concepts Concerning Education
An overview of teaching through a study of the historical, social, and philosophical foundations of American Education with an orientation to an analysis of the organization and function of today's school. Litigation and legislation related to schools are also presented. Ten hours of school observation is required. This course is required of all students in teacher education. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Fall and Spring semesters.

EDUC 330. Field Experiences: Secondary Education
Prospective teachers are required to have 65 clinical hours of observations and practical
experiences in their area of concentration in a public school setting. This course offers the students the opportunity to observe and to work with public school students and teachers. The course is designed so that students may reflect on the experiences. Periodic feedback from the college instructor is incorporated into seminars and the reflective journal in which the student logs the experiences. Prerequisite: EDUC 235, and ACT of 21+. Fee: $40.00. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Fall and Spring semesters.

EDUC 331. Studies in Education: Special Topics
This course will examine various governmental layers in public education. It is divided
into three sections: (1) Federal Roles and Responsibilities in Education. (2) State Roles and Responsibilities in Education. (3) Local Roles and Responsibilities in Education. Knowledge of the formal organization of schools and how they work is important for prospective teachers. They should know how schools are organized and how they as teachers are influenced at different levels of government so they will be in a better postion to make wise choices and realistic decisions. The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 will be examined emphasizing accountability regarding the PRAXIS Specialty Assessments. Credit, 3 hours. Offered as needed.

EDUC 432. Fundamentals of Secondary Education
This course examines the scope, functions and types of secondary education. Researchbased best practices in content specific subject areas are studied through group work, technologies, and simulations. Students are required to spend time with public school content area teachers in an effort to hone teaching skills, identify curriculum issues, and realize the impact of KERA initiatives in the secondary school. Prerequisite: Formal admission to Teacher Education program. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Fall and Spring semesters.

EDUC 492. Supervised Student Teaching: Secondary Education
Actual classroom teaching under supervision in cooperating schools. Directed participation in working with young people. Conferences are held with the supervising teacher, college coordinator, and the student. Seminars are held at appropriate times throughout the semester. Prerequisite: Formal application to student teaching and final vote of the Teacher Education/Admission Committee. (EDUC 492 is taken for six (6) hours credit if SPED 499 is taken during the same semester.) Fee: $150.00. Credit, 12 hours. Offered Fall and Spring semesters.

EDUC 493. Supervised Student Teaching: Music Education
Actual classroom teaching in elementary, middle and/or secondary music under supervision in cooperating schools. Experiences are available in vocal music, instrumental music, or both as appropriate for certification. Conferences are held with the supervising teacher, college coordinator, and student. Seminars are held at appropriate times throughout the semester. Prerequisite: Formal application to student teaching and final vote of the Teacher Education/Admission Committee. Fee: $150.00. Credit 12 hours. Offered Fall and Spring semesters.

ELEM 330. Field Experiences: P-5
Prospective teachers are required to have observations and practical experiences in their area of concentration in a public school setting. This course offers the students the opportunity to observe and to work with public school students and teachers. The course is designed so that students may reflect on the experiences. Periodic feedback from the college instructor is incorporated into seminars and the reflective journal in which the student logs the experiences. 65 clinical field hours are required. Prerequisite: EDUC 235 and ACT of 21+. Fee: $40.00. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Fall and Spring semesters.

ELEM 331. Reading and Language Arts I
An overview of methods, principles, and practices in teaching of reading and language arts. Various teaching techniques used in developing basic reading and writing skills are studied. Demonstrations of teaching reading at various grade levels are required. Prerequisite: ACT of 21+. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Fall semester only.

MATH- 130. Concepts of Mathematics for the Elementary and Middle School
Teacher I
This course is required of all P-5 elementary education majors, all 8-12 special education majors, and in the mathematics emphasis and specialization for P-5 and middle grades, respectively. The mathematical topics discussed in the course are chosen to reflect the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics and Kentucky’s Learning Goals and Valued Outcomes. It is a study of our numeration system and bases, number theory, and the real number system with the concepts of algebra, logic, sets, estimation, and relations emphasized throughout. Problem solving techniques, manipulative aids, cooperative learning, writing, and available technology will be utilized as appropriate to help foster a constructive belief about mathematics. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Fall Semester and other semesters by demand.

MATH- 230. Concepts of Mathematics for the Elementary and Middle School
Teacher II
This course is required of all P-5 elementary education majors, all 8-12 special education majors, and in the mathematics emphasis and specialization for P-5 and middle grades, respectively. The mathematical topics discussed in the course are chosen to reflect the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics and Kentucky’s Learning Goals and Valued Outcomes. It is a study of probability, statistics, measurement, and geometry with the concepts of algebra, logic, sets, estimation, and relations emphasized throughout with various problem solving techniques. Manipulative aids, cooperative learning, writing, and available technology will be utilized to help foster a constructive belief about mathematics. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Spring semester and other semesters by demand.

MATH 332. P-5 Teaching of Math
Introduction of modern methods and teaching mathematics in grades P-5 with emphasis
upon practical demonstrations and critiques of methods. Demonstrations of self-made and commercial teaching devices and/or utilization of games are required. Prerequisites: MATH 130 and 230. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Fall semester only.

MATH 333. Middle School Math Methods
This is a course in modern methods of teaching mathematics in grades 5-9 with emphasis on applications of KERA to the middle school mathematics classroom Prerequisites: MATH 130, 230, and ACT of 21+. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Spring semester and other semesters by demand.

ELEM 333. Children's Literature
This course is a comprehensive study of children's literature. Practical laboratory experiences are provided in story telling, puppetry, dramatization, choral reading, and the use of Instructional media aids. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Spring and Fall semesters.
ELEM 334. P-5 Teaching of Social Studies Methods, principles, and practices in teaching social studies. Techniques, strategies, observations, and demonstrations of lessons are required. Prerequisite: ACT of 21+. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Spring semester only.

ELEM 338. Reading and Language Arts II
A continuation of Reading and Language Arts I with the addition of a study of reading disabilities, their diagnosis, and correction. An in-depth focus of the writing process and its implementation in the classroom will be examined as well. Prerequisite: ELEM 331 and ACT of 21+. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Spring semester only.

ELEM 339. P-5 Teaching of Science
Focuses on methods and materials of teaching sciences in grades P-5. Techniques of questioning used in lesson plans, demonstrations, experiments, and evaluations are emphasized. Demonstrations of teaching science at various levels are required. Prerequisite: ACT of 21+. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Fall and Spring semesters.

ELEM 430. Classroom Management and Behavior
Study and practice in development of teaching behavior and discipline relating to young
children. Theory, management techniques, space and time utilization, literature on effective schooling and classroom environments are studied. Curriculum concepts and teaching methods, observation, and report-writing skills including practice in conferencing and referrals are required. Students engage in actual public school teaching experiences. Prerequisite: Formal admission to Teacher Education program. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Fall and Spring semesters.

ELEM 491. Supervised Student Teaching: Elementary Education
Actual classroom teaching under supervision in cooperating schools, divided evenly between two non adjacent grade levels with direct participation in working with children. Conferences are held with the supervising teacher, college coordinator, and the student. Prerequisite: Formal application to student teaching and final vote Teacher Education/Admission Committee. Seminars are held at appropriate times during the semester. (ELEM 491 is taken for six (6) hours credit if SPED 499 is taken during the same semester.) Fee: $150.00. Credit, 12 hours. Offered Fall and Spring semesters.

ELMS 330. Field Experiences: 5-9
Prospective teachers are required to have observations and practical experiences in their area of concentration in a public school setting. This course offers the students the opportunity to observe and to work with public school students and teachers. The course is designed so that students may reflect on the experiences. Periodic feedback from the college instructor is incorporated into seminars and the reflective journal in which the student logs the experiences. 65 clinical field hours are required. Prerequisites: EDUC 235, and ACt of 21+. Fee: $40.00. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Fall and Spring semesters.

ELMS 331. Reading and Language Arts I
A study of methods, principles, and practices in the teaching of language arts and reading in the middle grades. Observation, demonstrations, and teaching techniques are emphasized. Prerequisite: ACT of 21+. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Fall semester only.

ELMS 335. The Middle School
An overview of the philosophy, curriculum, and organization of instruction in the middle
grades. Indepth study with emphasis on middle school students. Prerequisite: ACT of 21+. Credit, 3 hours.

ELMS 338. Reading and Language Arts II
A continuation of ELMS 331 with advanced study in teaching of language arts with strong reading emphasis. An in-depth focus of the writing process and its implementation in the classroom will be examined as well. Prerequisite: ELMS 331. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Spring semester only.

ELMS 430. Classroom Management and Behavior
Study and practice in the development of teaching behavior and discipline relating to students in the middle school. Theory, management techniques, space and time utilization, litera ture on effective schooling, and classroom environments are studied. Curriculum concepts and teaching methods, observation, and report-writing skills including practice in conferencing and referrals are required. Students engage in actual public school teaching experiences. Prerequisite: Formal admission to Teacher Education. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Fall and Spring semesters.

ELMS 491. Supervised Student Teaching: Middle School
Actual classroom teaching under supervision in the middle school. Assignments shall provide for student teaching in each of the fields in which the student has prepared. Conferences are held with the supervising teacher, college coordinator, and the student. Prerequisite: Formal application to student teaching and final vote of the Teacher Education/Admission Committee. Seminars are held at appropriate times during the semester. (ELMS 491 is taken for six (6) hours if SPED 499 is taken during the same semester.) Fee: $150.00. Credit, 12 hours. Offered Fall and Spring semesters.

SPED 233. Survey of Individuals with Exceptionalities (P-12).
This course is designed to survey the field, providing definitions and descriptions. Other
course aspects include overviews of: special education services and programs, community and school resources, research related to disabilities. (Field/Clinical hours required.) Prerequisite to all SPED courses. Recommended to be taken spring of freshman year for special education majors or those chosing a special education emphasis. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Fall and Spring semesters.

SPED 234. Special Education Instructional Programs (P-12).
This course is a study of special education procedures; selecting and delivering services on various models (inclusion, itinerant, resource, and self-contained); planning and roles of various service delivery personnel; the writing of the IFSP, IEP, ITP, and other record keeping and reporting; selecting and utilizing related services; the role and function of the ARC; collaborating with faculty, related service specialists, other specialists, and parents. (Field/Clinical hours required.) Co-requisite with SPED 233 for all other SPED courses. Recommended to be taken fall of the sophomore year for special education majors or those choosing a special education emphasis. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Fall semester only.

SPED 330. Field Experiences - LBD (P-12).
Prospective teachers are required to have observations and practical experiences in their area of concentration in a public school setting. This course offers the students the opportunity to observe and to work with public school students and teachers. The course is designed so that students may reflect on the experiences. Periodic feedback from the college instructor is incorporated into seminars and the reflective journal in which the student logs the experiences. (Field/ Clinical hours required 65.) Prerequisites: SPED 233, SPED 234 and and required test scores (ACT of 21+ or acceptable SAT score or PPST scores) Fee: $40.00. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Fall and Spring semesters.

SPED 331. Special Education Programs for Adolescents with Mild Disabilities (5-12)
A study of curriculum modifications for middle school and high school students with disabilities, methods and materials for education of adolescent students with disabilities, cognitive and social development, sex education, and preparation for family living. (Field/Clinical hours required.) Prerequisite: SPED 233 and 234. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Spring semester only.

SPED 332. Basic Sign Language (P-12).
This course is designed to give the student a working knowledge offering spelling American Language and non-verbal (non-signed) communication. The implications involved in hearing loss as they relate to education, speech, and language development and psycho-social development will be studied. Credit, 3 hours. On demand.

SPED 334. Transitions: Early Childhood to Post-Secondary Interventions and
Programs
This course emphasizes the legal mandates and pratical applications of transition strategies for individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities and their families needs are addressed. Educators develop an awareness of community-based programs; an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of service providers and other community agencies; skills and competencies needed for collaboration with agency staff members and parents to facilitate preparation and transition from early childhood to adult preparation in community living and work (Field/Clinical hours required.) rerequisite: SPED 233 and SPED 234. Credit, 4 hours. Offered Spring semester. Special Education majors should be advised that the ACT 21+ (or acceptable SAT score or PPST score) is a requirement for retention in the education program leading to certification or a teaching major at this point in their planned program. Enrollment in the following classes is dependent on meeting the criteria for continuous assessment described within current catalogue.

SPED 342. Special Education Early Childhood Programs (P-5)
A study of assessment, criteria, curricula modifications, and material modifications for preschool children with disabilities at risk and/or developmentally delayed. (Field/Clinical hours required.) Prerequisite: SPED 233 or SPED 341. Credit, 4 hours. Offered Spring semester only.

SPED 432. Educational Assessment of Individuals with Disabilities (P-12)
This course is a study of principles of educational testing and measurement pertaining to
learning and behavior disabilities; administration and interpretation of formal and informal testing to determine specific educational strengths and weaknesses; determination of educationally relevant characteristics of individuals with learning and behavioral disabilities, P-12. (Field/ Clinical hours required.) Prerequisites: SPED 233, SPED 234 and SPED 330. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Fall semester.

SPED 433. Prescriptive Programming for Individuals with Disabilities (P-12)
This is a study of the design, implementation, and evaluation of individualized programs
based upon interpretation of formal and informal testing and identification of educationally relevant characteristics of individuals with disabilities. Selection, analysis, and application of instructional materials and curriculum design are featured in relation to individuals with disabilities, P-12. (Field/Clinical hours required.) Prerequisites: SPED 233, SPED 234, SPED 330 and SPED 432. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Spring semester.

SPED 435. Special Education Methods and Materials (Mild Disabilities) (P-12)
A course of study including curriculum development, adaptations, procedures and demonstrations of teaching content areas (P-12) for individuals with disabilities. Course content will include: assistive technology, adaptive physical education and recreation programs, components of pre-instructional and instructional planning and designing of programming, and integrating related services into special education. Prerequisites: SPED 233, SPED 234, and SPED 330. Credit, 3 semester hours. Offered Fall semsters.

SPED 436. Special Education Methods and Materials (Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities) (P-12)
A course of study providing a continuum of strategies and techniques specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals with emotional/behavioral disabilities. The course content will include: developing classroom and individual behavior management plans, classroom organization and discipline, social skills, learning strategies, and monitoring behaviors in various settings. Prerequisites: SPED 233, SPED 234, and SPED 330. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Spring semesters.

SPED 499. Supervised Student Teaching: Special Education - LBD (P-12)
Actual classroom teaching under the supervision of a teacher of children or youth with
disabilities. There are conferences and critiques with the student teacher and evaluations for growth in classroom techniques, and classroom management experience. This course consists of one semester of special education classroom student teaching, which can be divided among the P-12 levels. Prerequisite: Seminars are arranged throughout the semester. Fee: $150.00. Credit, 12 hours. Offered Fall and Spring semesters.