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Faculty
Chair: James Schwing
Hebeler 219
Professor:
James Schwing, Parallel Algorithms, User Interface Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Aided Design
Associate Professors:
Grant Eastman, Systems Design and Analysis, Networking, Computer Architecture
Edward Gellenbeck, User Interface Design, Web Development
Boris Kovalerchuk, Artificial Intelligence, Simulation and Optimization, Computer Architecture
Assistant Professor:
Isabelle Bichindaritz, Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge Engineering, Case Based Reasoning, Medical Informatics
The Department of Computer Science offers a degree program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. The Department of Computer Science also jointly offers a program with the Industrial Engineering Technology (IET) Department in the College of Education and Professional Studies in Computer engineering Technology. Information related to the Computer Engineering Technology program can be found in the IET section of the catalog.
The field of computer science can trace its beginnings and much of its foundation to both mathematics and engineering. Because of this, studies in computer science range from theory through experimental techniques to engineering methodology. The purpose of the computer science curriculum is to expose students to aspects of each of these disciplines and foster an appreciation and understanding of. To accomplish this, students are exposed to the broad theoretical basis of computer science as well as a strong laboratory component. The laboratory experience is more than simple programming. Rather, it is through the laboratories that students are introduced to both the experimental and the design aspects of computer science.
Using the philosophy as a base, the Computer Science Department has designed a curricular model that seeks to increase relevance to the real world. In particular, the senior project, a capstone course series - CS 480 & 481 - adopts a theme that expands upon the experimental and design approach of typical computer science curricula. This capstone series address the creativity and productivity elements required for business and industry applications today. Students become engaged in projects that investigate each stage of transforming a creative idea into a productivity enhancing system in a realistic context.
Standards for Admission
Admission to the Computer Science major or minor is selective. A cumulative grade point average of 2.50 is required in the Pre-Admission requirements listed below. Students should submit their application during the quarter in which they are completing the Pre-Admission requirements. Applications will be accepted through the last day of classes (i.e., the week before finals) of the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters for admission the following quarter. A completed application must include the standard major application form and an advisor approved graduation plan.
Students must be accepted as a Computer Science major or minor prior to enrolling in computer science classes beyond CS 301 with the exception of CS 311. Students applying for admission to the major may register for courses for the following quarter but will be dropped if not admitted.
Students should request admission to the Computer Science Pre-Major prior to completion of the Pre-Admission requirements.
The Computer Science Department believes that advising is one of the keys to success in an undergraduate program. To that end, majors and minors are required to meet with a faculty advisor every tem in order to register. Pre-majors are also encouraged to meet with their designated faculty advisor each term. Advisors and advising times are listed with the Computer Science office.
Pre-Admission Requirements
General University Requirements Credits
ENG 101, English Composition I 4
ENG 102, English Composition II 4
Major Requirements
CS 110, Program Fundamentals I 4
CS 111, Program Fundamentals II 4
CS 301, Data Structures 4
MATH 172.1, Calculus 5
Pre-admission Total 25
In order to expose computer science majors to a broad theoretical base while emphasizing the laboratory experience, students will complete the CS Core courses. to add depth and flexibility to their academic programs, student will work out a focus area with a major advisor. A specific focus may be developed in many areas of computer science, examples include: artificial intelligence, computer systems, information systems, scientific computing, and software engineering. A table of possible sequences of focus area electives follow the core requirements.
CS Requirements Credits
Pre-Admission Major Requirements 17
CS 112, Foundations of Computer Science 4
CS 302, Advanced Data Structures 4
CS 311, Computer Architecture I 4
CS 312, Computer Architecture II 4
CS 325, Technical Writing in Computer Science 3
CS 361, Principles of Programming Languages I 4
CS 362, Principles of programming Languages II 4
CS 392, Lab Experience in Teaching
in Computer Science 1
CS 420, Database Management Systems 4
CS 427, Algorithm Analysis 4
CS 446, User Interface Design 4
CS 470, Operating Systems 4
CS 480, Software Engineering 4
CS 481, Software Engineering Project 2
CS 489, Senior Colloquium 1
CS 492, Lab Experience in Teaching
in Computer Science 2
MATH260, Sets and Logic 5
MATH330, Discrete Mathematics 5
Focus Area Electives 24
Total 104
Focus Area Electives List
Students may use additional courses as their focus area electives with the approval of their major advisor.
CS 350, Web Development Technology
CS 410, Formal Language Theory
CS 418, Microprocessor Systems
CS 435, Simulation
CS 440, Computer Graphics
CS 450, Computer Network and Data Communication
CS 455, Artificial Intelligence
CS 456, Data Mining
CS 458, Artificial Intelligence Project
CS 460, Optimization
CS 465, Compiler Design
CS 473, Parallel Computing
CS 490, Cooperative Education (Maximum 4 credits)
CS 496, Individual Study
EET 221, Basic Electricity
EET 2211, Basic Electricity Laboratory
EET 312, Basic Electronics
EET 371, Digital Circuits
EET 375, Microprocessor Applications
MATH courses at or above the level of 1722
ACCT 215, 252, Accounting I and II
ECON 201, Principles of Macro Economics
OMIS 221, Business Statistics
OMIS 386, Management Information Systems
Possible Focus Area Sequences
The table below summarizes typical focused sequences taken by students.
AI - Artificial Intelligence
Sys - Computer Systems
IS - Information Systems
Sci - Scientific Computing
SW - Software Design and Engineering
| AI | Sys | IS | Sci | SW | |
| CS 350 | X | ||||
| CS 440 | X | ||||
| CS 450 | X | ||||
| CS 455 | X | ||||
| CS 456 | X | X | X | ||
| CS 458 | X | ||||
| CS 473 | X | ||||
| CS 490 | X | ||||
| EET 221 | X | ||||
| EET 312 | X | ||||
| EET 371 | X | ||||
| EET 372 | X | ||||
| EET 375 | X | ||||
| MATH1722 | X | X | X | ||
| MATH265 | X | X | |||
| MATH2721 | X | ||||
| MATH2722 | X | ||||
| MATH311 | X | ||||
| MATH3761 | X | ||||
| MATH412 | X | ||||
| ACCT251 | X | ||||
| ACCT252 | X | ||||
| ECON201 | X | ||||
| OMIS221 | X | ||||
| OMIS386 | X |
Computer Science Minor Programs
The Department of Computer Science has designed two minor programs to meet the varying needs of undergraduate students.
Computer Science Minor
This minor is designed for students who wish to investigate the basic core of the computer science discipline. This minor is appropriate for any student including those in teacher education seeking to enhance their technical computer science background
Required Courses Credits
CS 110, Programming Fundamentals I 4
CS 111, Programming Fundamentals II 4
CS 301, Elementary Data Structures 4
CS 311, Assembly Language Programming 4
MATH 130.1, Finite Mathematics 5
MATH 163.2, Pre-Calculus Mathematics II 5
MATH 260, Sets and Logic 5
Total 31
Applied Computer Science Minor
Students also taking the Personal Computing Minor offered through ITAM will not be allowed to double count courses for these minors.
Required Courses Credits
CS 110, Programming Fundamentals I 4
CS 111, Programming Fundamentals II 4
CS 301, Elementary Data Structures 4
MATH 130.1, Finite Mathematics 5
MATH 163.2, Pre-Calculus Mathematics II 5
or OMIS 221, Introductory Business Statistics (5)
Electives 12-14
At least one course will be in computer
science. The other electives will be computer
related and may be selected from the student's
major with the approval of an advisor.
Total 34-36
CS 101. Computer Basics (4). Prerequisite, high school or college algebra. Literacy course; basic computer structure; introduction to word processing, spreadsheet and database programs; introduction to the Internet.
CS 105. The Logical Basis of Computing (4). Problem solving; algorithm development; complexity; computability. Representation of algorithms as computer programs; data; decision and control; inherent sources of error.
CS 110. Programming Fundamentals I (4). Fundamental concepts of programming from an object-oriented perspective. Classes, objectives and methods, algorithm development, program solving techniques, basic control structures, primitive types and arrays.
CS 111. Programming Fundamentals II (4). Prerequisites, CS 110, MATH 163.1. Continuation of object-oriented programming concepts introduced in CS 110. Inheritance, exceptions, graphical user interfaces, recursion, and data structures.
CS 112. Foundations of Computer Science (4). Overview of the computer science profession including basic computer organization, algorithm development and analysis, computer data representation, computer applications and social issues..
CS 157. Introduction to COBOL Programming (4). Prerequisite, CS 101 or equivalent. An introduction to the COBOL programming language. Business algorithms are developed and translated into common business oriented language programs.
CS 167. Visual Basic Programming (4). Prerequisites, MATH 130.1 or 163.1, CS 101, AMBE 101 or equivalent. An introduction to Visual Basic programming. Topics will include problem solving, algorithm development, syntax and semantics of Visual Basic, and program debugging. Not intended for CS majors.
CS 177. Introduction to FORTRAN Programming (4). Prerequisites, MATH 163.1 or equivalents. Mathematical and logical algorithms are translated into FORTRAN programs.
CS 187. Introduction to C++ Programming (4). Prerequisite, MATH 130.1 or MATH 163.1 or equivalent. Mathematical and logical algorithms are translated into C++ programs.
CS 201. Technology and Society (3). The computer impact, how computers work, applications in business, government, human affairs, control of computer systems. A general survey course.
CS 284. Computer Terminal Equipment Use at CWU (1). Corequisite for courses in departments requiring use of the computer at CWU.
CS 290. Cooperative Education (1-5). An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. Prior approval required. May be repeated. Grade will be S or U.
CS 298. Special Topics (1-6).
CS 301. Data Structures (4). Prerequisites, CS 111, MATH 163.2. Introduction to data structures, simple list processing, basic searching and sorting techniques, stacks, queues and trees. Formerly CS 265. Students may not receive credit for both.
CS 302. Advanced Data Structures and File Processing (4). Prerequisite, CS 301, and MATH 172.1. Sequential, random access and indexed file organizations; B-trees; external searching and sorting; I/O buffering. Formerly CS 340. Students may not receive credit for both.
CS 305. Programming Language Survey (3). Prerequisite, CS 301. One or more sections offered each quarter, each of which features a programming language of interest for historical, functional, or theoretical reasons. Languages offered will include: A. "FORTRAN", B. "C++", C.. "COBOL", D. "MODULA-2", E. "ADA", F. "LISP", G. "SNOBOL", H. "ALGOL", I. "APL", J. "PROLOG", K. "PASCAL", L. "ICON", M. "SMALLTALK", N. "JAVA". Formerly CS 274. Students may not receive credit for both. May be repeated for credit under different topic.
CS 311. Computer Architecture I (4). Prerequisite, CS 112. Basic computer organization, data representations, assembly language, addressing techniques.
CS 312. Computer Architecture II (4). Prerequisite, CS 301 and CS 311. Introduction to the structure of computers. Digital circuits, central processing units, memory, input/output processing, parallel architectures. Formerly CS 383. Students may not receive credit for both.
CS 325. Technical Writing in Computer Science (3). Prerequisites, ENG 102, CS 301. Writing and editing technical material in computer science.
CS 333. Computer Science Topics for Educators (4). Prerequisite, CS 111. Use and analysis of various applications and utility software packages. Recommended for the prospective teacher.
CS 334. Computer Languages for Educators (4). Prerequisite, CS 111. Introduction to and comparison of computer languages appropriate for use by educators. Recommended for the prospective teacher.
CS 350. Web Development Technology (4). Prerequisites, CS 301, and CS 325. Techniques for World Wide Web software development including XHTML, style sheets, scripting languages, Web databases, XML, and ethical issues related to the Web.
CS 361. Principles of Language Design I (4). Prerequisites, 302. Topics will include evolution of programming languages, syntax and semantics, bindings, scoping, data types, assignment, control, and subprograms.
CS 362. Principles of Language Design II (4). Prerequisites, CS 361 and MATH 260 (can be taken concurrently). Topics will include abstract data types, parallel processing, object-oriented programming, exception handling functional programming, and logic programming.
CS 367. Advanced Visual Basic Programming (4). Prerequisite, CS 167 or equivalent. Visual Basic programming and applications. Topics will include advanced data structures, error trapping and debugging, advanced VB and ActiveX controls, macros and databases. Not intended for CS majors.
CS 392. Lab Experience in Teaching Computer Science (1). Prerequisite, CS 301 and permission of department. Supervised experience in developing procedures and techniques in teaching computer science. Grade will be S or U.
CS 401. Computer Architecture for Educators (3). Prerequisite, Computer Literacy. Computer Architecture for Educators is designed to acquiant the educator with the hardware aspects of technology, particularly hardware related to activities using technology to enhance learning.
CS 410. Formal Language Theory (4). Prerequisites, CS 325, MATH 230. Language classes: regular, context-free, recursive; language acceptors; finite automata, push-down automata, Turing machines. Four hours lecture per week.
CS 418. Microprocessor Systems (4). Prerequisites, CS 311, CS 325, and either CS 312 or EET 372. Microcomputer systems; peripheral interfacing; interrupt handling; I/O; programming techniques.
CS 420. Database Management Systems (4). Prerequisites, CS 302, CS 325, and MATH 330. Logical aspects of database processing; concepts of organizing data into integrated databases; hierarchical, network, and relational approaches.
CS 427. Algorithm Analysis (4). Prerequisites, CS 302, CS 325, and MATH 330 (minimum grade C). Topics will include basic algorithmic analysis, algorithmic strategies, fundamental computing algorithms, basic computability, the complexity classes P and NP, and advanced algorithmic analysis.
CS 435. Simulation (4). Prerequisites, CS 325, MATH 330 and MATH 311 (may be taken concurrently) and CS 302. Principles of computer simulation; applications of several simulation languages to continuous and discrete systems.
CS 440. Computer Graphics (4). Prerequisites, CS 302 and CS 325. Graphic I/O devices; 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional display techniques; display processors; clipping and windowing; hidden line removal; data structures for graphics.
CS 446. User Interface Design and Development (4). Prerequisites, CS 301, CS 325, and MATH 311 or OMIS 221. The relationship of user interface design to human-computer interaction. Types of user interfaces, methods of evaluation, user centered design and task analysis, programming tools and environments, and hardware devices.
CS 450. Computer Network and Data Communication (4). Prerequisites, CS 301, CS 311, and CS 325. Device protocols; network configurations; encryption; data compression and security; satellite networks.
CS 455. Artificial Intelligence (4). Prerequisites, CS 302, CS 325, CS 362 and MATH 330. Introduction to the principles of artificial intelligence. Pattern matching, knowledge representation, natural language processing, expert systems.
CS 456. Data Mining (4). Prerequisites, CS 420 or permission of instructor and MATH 311 or OMIS 221. Data mining methods for discovering hidden patterns in large databases and data warehouses with applications in business, science, and engineering.
CS 458. Artificial Intelligence Project (2). Prerequisite, CS 325 and CS 455. Implementation of a significant project relating to artificial intelligence.
CS 460. Optimization (4). Prerequisites, CS 325, CS 427, MATH 265 and MATH 311. Linear programming; game theory; PERT; network analysis; duality theory; and sensitivity analysis.
CS 462. Computer Methods for Social Sciences (4). Prerequisite, at least one course in statistics. Assumes no prior computer experience. How to produce descriptive and inferential statistics and simple graphs using Minitab and SPSS-X. Also listed as PSY 462. Students may not receive credit for both.
CS 465. Compiler Design (4). Prerequisites, CS 325 and CS 362. Theory of compiler construction and computer language design; students write a compiler.
CS 470. Operating Systems (4). Prerequisites, CS 302, CS 312, CS 325. Topics will include principles of operating systems, concurrency, scheduling and dispatch, memory management, processes and threads, device management, security and protection, and file systems.
CS 473. Parallel Computing (4). Prerequisites, CS 325 and CS 470. Major parallel architectures and languages. Parallel programming methodologies and applications.
CS 480. Software Engineering (4). Prerequisites, CS 325, CS 420, and senior standing. The software development process: user requirements, specifications, design, coding, testing, maintenance, documentation and management; students work in teams to develop large software projects.
CS 481. Software Engineering Project (2). Prerequisites, CS 325, CS 480. Continuation of coding, testing, and implementation phases of project begun in CS 480.
CS 489. Senior Colloquium (1). Prerequisites, CS 325 and Senior class standing. Introduction to research in Computer Science through investigation of ethical and historical topics in the field. End of major assessment activities.
CS 490. Cooperative Education (1-12). An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. Prior approval required. May be repeated. Grade will be S or U.
CS 491. Workshop (1-6). The title of the workshop and the credits shall be determined at the time the workshop is approved. Designed to give an opportunity for individual and group study of special areas of computer applications. With the approval of Department Chair, course may be designed for regular letter grade or S or U, depending upon course objectives and methods of instruction.
CS 492. Laboratory Experience in Teaching (1-2). Prerequisites, CS 302, CS 392, and permission. Supervised progressive experience in developing procedures and technique in teaching computer science. May be repeated to a maximum of 15 credits. Grade will be S or U.
CS 493. Practicum (1-5). Prerequisites, 15 credits in CS and permission. Supervised progressive experience in management, operation, programming or systems work in one of the university's computing centers.
CS 496. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor.
CS 498. Special Topics (1-6).
CS 499. Seminar (1-5).
The following programs/courses are on reserve and may be offered subject to program needs: CS 305A, CS 305 D-L. Programming Language (3).
Director: Barry Donahue
Language and Literature 408
The William O. Douglas Honors College is Central Washington University's enriched general studies program for talented students. Central to the program is a four-year course of reading, discussing, and writing about the Great Books of the great civilizations of the world with an emphasis on the fundamental works of Western Civilization. Douglas students complete an academic major and other liberal arts courses in addition to the Great Books courses. The Honors College also sponsors cultural field trips and the series of William O. Douglas Lectures in the Humanities as part of its academic program.
The college is named for Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas, a native of the central Washington city of Yakima. In a 1969 interview, Justice Douglas was asked to name the single greatest problem facing the nation. He replied, "The disappearance of the university in the scholastic sense of the word." The Douglas Honors College encourages intellectual breadth, academic curiosity, and the fusion of scholarship and everyday life that Justice Douglas personified.
Applicants for the Douglas Honors College should have scored in the upper 10 percent of those taking the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT) and have earned at least a B grade-point average in certain high school coursework. That coursework should have included three years of English, two years of a foreign language, two years of social science, one year of a laboratory science, three years of mathematics, and three additional years selected from these subjects. Transfer and older students may qualify for the Honors College by showing aptitude and background equivalencies.
A student is in Good Standing when both the quarterly and cumulative grade-point average (GPA) are 3.0 or higher. A student who has been in Good Standing will be placed on Warning when the GPA for the previous quarter is below 3.0. A student who has been on Warning will be placed on Suspension if either the quarterly or cumulative GPA is below 3.0. Students who have been suspended from the Honors College may re-apply if they raise their cumulative GPA to 3.0 or higher. Re-admission is not guaranteed, however.
In order to graduate from The William O. Douglas Honors College, students must have achieved a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0 in courses taken at Central Washington University. Students who complete the Honors College program with a grade-point average less than 3.0 may graduate from the University, but without being distinguished as an Honors College graduate.
For additional information students are directed to the Honors College Office, Language and Literature Building, Room 408 (509) 963-1858. Informational literature will be mailed on request.
Course Credits
UNIV 101 General Education Colloquium 1
ENG 101, 102, English Composition 8
Note: Students may be exempt from English
the 101 requirement by examination.
See the English Department for details.
HIST 101, 102, 103, World Civilization 15
MUS 102, Intro to Music 5
Note: Music majors or minors may substitute an appropriate course.
ART, Select one of the following 4
ART 235, Ancient and Medieval Art (4)
ART 236, Renaissance through Mid-19th Century Art (4)
ART 237, Impressionism through Post Modernism (4)
NATURAL SCIENCE, Choose 15 credits from the following 15
BIOL 110, 111, 112, 220, Basic, Plant, Animal,
and Cellular Biology
CHEM 181, 181.1, 182, 182.1, General Chemistry
GEOL 145, 145.1, Physical Geology
PHYS 111, 111.1, 112, 112.1, 113, 113.1 Introductory Physics
PHYS 181, 181.1, 182, 182.1, 183, 183.1 General Physics
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Note: DHC applicants are normally expected to have met the
competence requirements for Foreign Language prior to acceptance.
Students who have not done so will be required to take classes
through Foreign Language 152.
MATHEMATICS
Note: DHC applicants are normally expected to have met the
competence requirements for Mathematics prior to acceptance.
Students who have not done so will be required to take classes
through MATH 163.2.
Douglas Honors Colloquium I (DHC 121, 122, 123) 6
Douglas Honors Lecture I (DHC 131, 132, 133) 3
Douglas Honors Colloquium II (DHC 221, 222, 223) 6
Douglas Honors Lecture II (DHC 231, 232, 233) 3
Douglas Honors Colloquium III (DHC 321, 322, 323) 6
Douglas Honors Lecture III (DHC 331, 332, 333) 3
Douglas Honors Colloquium IV (DHC 421, 422, 423) 6
Douglas Honors Lecture IV (DHC 431, 432, 433) 3
Douglas Senior Seminar (Thesis)
Douglas Honors Senior Seminar (DHC 488) 2
Douglas Honors Senior Thesis (DHC 489) 3
Major Requirements
The University requirement for concentrated study may be met by completion of the major requirements stipulated by the faculty of the student's chosen field of specialization. The student should read the University Catalog and meet with a major advisor assigned by the student's major department.
General Requirements
The student should read the University's graduation requirements for the bachelor's degree. All of these apply to Douglas students, except that the Douglas program requirements will substitute for the General Education (Basic and Breadth) requirement. This means that you will need to complete 180 total credits, include 60 upper division credits, satisfy the residency requirement, etc.
DHC 121, 122, 123. Douglas Honors College Colloquium I (2,2,2). Prerequisite, admission to Douglas Honors College. Courses must be taken in sequence. Reading, discussing and writing about the Great Books of the Greek and Roman periods.
DHC 131, 132, 133. Douglas Honors College Lecture I (1,1,1). Historical, stylistic, and biographical background relating to the works read in the corresponding colloquium. Concurrent enrollment in DHC 121, 122, or 123.
DHC 221, 222, 223. Douglas Honors College Colloquium II (2,2,2). Prerequisites, admission to Douglas Honors College and DHC 123. Courses must be taken in sequence. Reading, discussing and writing about the Great Books of the Medieval and Renaissance periods.
DHC 231, 232, 233. Douglas Honors Lecture II (1,1,1). Historical, stylistic, and biographical background relating to the works read in the corresponding colloquium. Concurrent enrollment in DHC 221, 222, or 223.
DHC 298. Special Topics (1-6).
DHC 321, 322, 323. Douglas Honors College Colloquium III (2,2,2). Prerequisites, admission to Douglas Honors College and DHC 223. Courses must be taken in sequence. Reading, discussing and writing about the Great Books of the 18th and 19th centuries.
DHC 331, 332, 333. Douglas Honors College Lecture III (1,1,1). Historical, stylistic, and biographical background relating to the works read in the corresponding colloquium. Concurrent enrollment in DHC 321, 322, or 323.
DHC 421, 422, 423. Douglas Honors College Colloquium IV (2,2,2). Prerequisites, admission to Douglas Honors College and DHC 323. Courses must be taken in sequence. Reading, discussing and writing about the Great Books of the modern period.
DHC 431, 432, 433. Douglas Honors College Lecture IV (1,1,1). Historical, stylistic, and biographical background relating to the works read in the corresponding colloquium. Concurrent enrollment in DHC 421,422, or 423.
DHC 488. DHC Senior Seminar (2). Prerequisite, Senior standing.
DHC 489. DHC Senior Thesis (3). Prerequisite, DHC 488.
DHC 496. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor.
DHC 498. Special Topics (1-6).
Faculty Chairs: Robert J. Carbaugh, summer and fall quarters Shaw-Smyser 428 Koushik Ghosh, winter and spring quarters Shaw-Smyser 427
Professors: Robert J. Carbaugh Donald J. Cocheba Richard S. Mack Peter J. Saunders
Associate Professor: Koushik Ghosh David W. Hedrick
Assistant Professor: Timothy P. Dittmer Ronald Elkins
Positions of responsibility in today's world are usually held by individuals who have the capacity to analyze complex problems and make intelligent decisions. Learning economics will help students think logically and improve their ability to use economic concepts to analyze "real world" problems and opportunities. In addition to preparation for business and government agency employment, an Economics major is excellent preparation for law schools, Masters of Business Administration programs and graduate programs in economics, agricultural economics and natural resource management.
The Economics Department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with specializations in Managerial Economics and General Economics. Economics minors are offered to complement Accounting, Business Administration, and other majors.
The Department of Economics requires that all University general education requirements be fully met. In addition to these requirements, the BS Economics Major is comprised of the following components: 1) pre-admission courses providing necessary theoretical and quantitative skills to pursue studies in economics, 2) core courses in both micro and macro economic theory, and 3) a choice of supporting courses for each of the three economics major specializations.
Equivalent lower division (100-200 level) courses may be transferred toward meeting the pre-admission requirements for any B.S. degree in the College of Business. Upper division (300-400 level) courses may be transferred toward meeting the major requirements only with the approval of the Department Chair and the College Dean or designee. Transfer students must earn a minimum 45 quarter credits at CWU to be eligible for the B.S. Economics degree.
Transfer students earning fewer than 45 quarter credits in their major at CWU must receive approval from the College Dean prior to graduation.
Students majoring outside the College of Business who are required to take courses in this college for either their major or minor will be eligible to enroll on a space-available basis. These students will be given priority over other non-college majors wishing to enroll in courses.
Coursework counting toward the major cannot be taken credit/no credit by Economics majors. Double majors are available. Interested students should consult with their advisor or the Department Chair for details prior to enrolling.
The Economics faculty have determined the following objectives which apply to all B.S. Economics graduates:
Students completing an economics degree will possess the tools which enable them to analyze and understand macro and micro economic problems and policies.
Students will possess qualifications and knowledge which will help them to find employment in fields related to economics.
Students will acquire and be able to use basic tools to enable them to carry out quantitatively oriented tasks in their employment or their field of graduate studies.
Students completing the program should possess the communication and economic skills desirable in their future employment or graduate studies.
Students must apply and be admitted to the major prior to beginning 300-400 level courses in the College of Business. At the time of application all preadmission requirements should be substantially completed. Application forms are available in the Department offices. The completed form must be accompanied by transcripts that reflect all prior college work.
Admission will be based on grades earned in the following pre-admission courses. ENG 101 and ENG 102 must also be completed before admission.
Pre-admission Requirements Credits
ECON 201, Principles of Economics Micro 5
ECON 202, Principles of Economics Macro 5
OMIS 221, Introductory Business Statistics 5
(Prerequisite, IT 101 and MATH 130.1)
MATH 163.1, Pre-Calculus Mathematics I OR
MATH 170, Intuitive Calculus OR
MATH 172.1, Calculus 5
Pre-admission Total 20
A cumulative grade point average of 2.25 in the above courses must be achieved with a minimum grade of "C-" (1.70) in each course. The credit/no credit option will not be accepted for any of these courses. The applicant must have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 in all collegiate study. These criteria also apply to equivalent courses transferred from other institutions. Students who have met all the above requirements will be admitted unless the number of eligible applicants exceeds available spaces. In that case, acceptance will be competitive, based on a selection index. Students who have not met all of the above requirements may be admitted provisionally by permission of the College Dean or designee.
This specialization is recommended for students desiring the traditional Economics major. Highly recommended courses: MATH 172.1, MATH 172.2, and FIN 370.
Required Courses Credits
Pre-admission Requirements 20
ECON 301, Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis 5
ECON 302, Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis 5
ECON 310, International Economics 5
ECON 324, Introduction to Econometrics 5
ECON 330, Money and Banking 5
ECON 332, Public Finance 5
ECON 426, Economic Research 5
OMIS 386, Management Information Systems 5
Select one of the following: 4-5
ADMG 385, Business Communications and Report
Writing (4)
COM 345, Business and Professional Speaking (4)
ENG 310, Technical Writing (4)
Department approved electives selected
from the following: 10
Any 300-400 level economics course.
One accounting course (5).
Total 74-75
This specialization is for students with an interest in both public and private sector employment and preparation for law school. Highly recommended supporting course: MATH 170 or 172.1. The Managerial Economics specialization can be used as part of a double major. See your advisor for details.
Required Courses Credits
Pre-admission Requirements 20
ECON 301, Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis 5
ECON 302, Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis 5
ECON 452, Managerial Economics 5
ACCT 251, Accounting I 5
ACCT 252, Accounting II OR
ACCT 302, Managerial Accounting Analysis 5
FIN 370, Introductory Financial Management 5
Select one of the following: 4-5
ADMG 385, Business Communications and Report
Writing (4)
COM 345, Business and Professional Speaking (4)
ENG 310, Technical Writing (4)
Department approved electives selected
from the following: 20
300-400 level economics courses (except ECON 396,
ECON 490, ECON 496) (15)
300-400 level accounting, business administration and
economics courses (5)
Total 74-75
This minor is designed to accompany the Business Administration and Accounting majors. Prior approval of electives by the Economics advisor is required.
Required Courses Credits
ECON 201, Principles of Economics Micro 5
ECON 202, Principles of Economics Macro 5
Select from the following: 5
ECON 301, Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis (5)
ECON 302, Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis (5)
ECON 310, International Economics (5)
ECON 330, Money and Banking (5)
ECON 332, Public Finance (5)
Select ten additional credits from the above list OR
Other 300-400 level economics courses with
departmental approval 10
Total 25
This minor is designed for all majors with the exception of Business Administration and Accounting. Prior approval of electives by the Economics advisor is required.
Required Courses Credits
ECON 201, Principles of Economics Micro 5
ECON 202, Principles of Economics Macro 5
Select from the following: 5
ECON 301, Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis (5)
ECON 302, Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis (5)
ECON 310, International Economics (5)
ECON 330, Money and Banking (5)
ECON 332, Public Finance (5)
Select an additional five elective credits from the above
list OR
Other 300-400 level economics courses with
departmental approval 5
Total 20
Designed for students preparing to teach economics at the junior high and high school levels. See your Economics advisor early to avoid course sequencing problems. Students taking this minor are required to complete the professional education program requirements offered through the Curriculum and Supervision Department.
Required Courses Credits
ECON 201, Principles of Economics Micro 5
ECON 202, Principles of Economics Macro 5
ECON 340, Development of Economic Thought 5
Select from the following: 10
ECON 301, Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis (5)
ECON 302, Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis (5)
ECON 310, International Economics (5)
ECON 330, Money and Banking (5)
ECON 332, Public Finance (5)
ECON 355, Economics of Labor (5)
ECON 356, Government and Business (5)
Total 25
ECON 101. Economic Issues (5). For the student who desires a general knowledge of economics. Applications of economic principles to current social and political problems. ECON 101 cannot be substituted for either ECON 201 or 202.
ECON 102. World Economic Issues (5). An introduction to current international issues related to international trade and finance, economic development and comparative economic systems.
ECON 201. Principles of Economics Micro (5). The function of the market system in the allocation of scarce resources, determination of prices and output in competitive and monopolistic markets, and distribution of income. The role of government in the market economy.
ECON 202. Principles of Economics Macro (5). Prerequisite, ECON 201 is normally taken before ECON 202, but may be taken concurrently. Organization of the U.S. economy, structure and role of the monetary system, problems of employment and inflation, overall impact of government spending and taxation on the economy. Economic growth, world economic problems and a comparison of capitalism with other economic systems.
ECON 298. Special Topics (1-6).
ECON 301. Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis (5). Prerequisite, ECON 201. Markets as mechanisms for organizing and directing human activities; production of goods and services; the allocation of labor, capital, and natural resources to various productive activities; and the distribution of income. Relationship between microeconomics theory and contemporary thought, practical problems and government policies.
ECON 302. Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis (5). Prerequisite, ECON 202. Analysis and measurement of U.S. national income and product accounts; determinants of income, employment and prices under the Classical and Keynesian systems; problems of inflation, economic growth and stabilization policy.
ECON 310. International Economics (5). Prerequisite, ECON 202. International trade and monetary theories; analyzing economic relationships and adjustments within and among trading nations; specialization, tariffs, balance of payments, and international monetary systems.
ECON 324. Introduction to Econometrics (5). Prerequisites, ECON 201 and OMIS 221 or permission. Computer application of statistical and mathematical techniques to business and economic problems.
ECON 330. Money and Banking (5). Prerequisite, ECON 202. The supply of money and the Federal Reserve System; financial intermediaries and financial instruments; macroeconomic theory and policy.
ECON 332. Public Finance (5). Prerequisite, ECON 202. Rationale of public sector; effect of government expenditure and taxation on resource allocation and income distribution; structure of federal, state and local tax systems. Emphasis is on current policy problems.
ECON 340. Development of Economic Thought (5). Prerequisite, ECON 202. The historical development of economic concepts and their classification into schools of thought. Contributions to economics from medieval to modern time and relationships among various economic, social and political philosophies.
ECON 346. Comparative Economic Systems (5). Prerequisite, any economics course. Compares the capitalist market economy to the centrally planned system and considers a variety of mixed systems. Economic structure and performance of select countries; emphasizes economies in transition and the Pacific Rim.
ECON 348. Economic History of the United States (5). Economic factors in the development of the American nation, from the European background to the present. Same as HIST 348. Students may not receive credit for both.
ECON 355. Economics of Labor (5). Prerequisite, ECON 202. Economics of the labor market, labor, productivity, investment in human capital, manpower problems and public policy.
ECON 356. Government and Business (5). The development and current status of relations between the US government and business firms. Government regulation of competition and monopoly; subsidies and public enterprise.
ECON 361. Agricultural Economics (5). Prerequisite, ECON 101 or 201. Application of basic economic concepts to farm (ranch) management and marketing. Relationship between the agricultural sector and the Federal government, and the role of agribusiness firms in processing and distributing agricultural products.
ECON 388. Economic History of Europe Since 1760 (3-5). The Industrial Revolution in Great Britain and on the Continent, its resultant social and cultural effects, the rise of trade unionism, socialism, anarchism, imperialism; economics of war in the 20th century, and the rise of the welfare state. Same as HIST 388. Students may not receive credit for both.
ECON 398. Special Topics (1-6).
ECON 412. International Economic Development (5). Prerequisite, ECON 202. Economic problems, issues, and policy decisions facing developing nations including growth theory, capital development and rates of progress in different countries.
ECON 423. Mathematical Economics (5). Prerequisites, ECON 201 and MATH 170 or MATH 172.1 or by permission. The application of mathematics to the theoretical and practical aspects of economic analysis.
ECON 426. Economic Research (5). Prerequisites, ECON 202, OMIS 221 and CS 110 or IT 101. Designed to familiarize the student with a systematic general procedure for utilizing economic principles as a frame of reference in conceptualizing, designing, and carrying out analyses of problems and opportunities.
ECON 452. Managerial Economics (5). Prerequisites, IT 101, ECON 202 and OMIS 221. Application of microeconomic theories to managerial decisions and planning utilizing the case method.
ECON 460. Contemporary Economic Problems (1-5). An examination of selected current economic issues concerning the U.S. and world economies.
ECON 462. Economics of Energy, Resources and Environment (5). Economic decision making related to issues of pollution, energy, resource use, and external effects. Benefit/cost analysis, cost effectiveness, and other economic methods.
ECON 490. Cooperative Education (1-12). An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. Prior approval required. May be repeated. Grade will be S or U.
ECON 496. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor.
ECON 498. Special Topics (1-6). ECON 499. Seminar (1-5).
The following courses are on reserve and may be offered subject to program needs. ECON 342 Evaluation of American Business Enterprise (5), ECON 422 Applied Operations Analysis (4); ECON 434 State and Local Government Finance (5); ECON 436 Public Resource Management (4); ECON 464 Pacific Northwest Economics (5).
(Teacher Preparation)
The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is the unit for the Teacher Certification program at Central Washington University. Although it is the responsibility of the entire University to prepare our teachers, the CTL serves as the mechanism for a systematic curricular collaboration and communication among the departments that offer teacher education programs, as well as professional programs in school administration, school counseling and school psychology.
Constructivism serves as the philosophical foundation for our teacher preparation program, as we strive to prepare teachers who are facilitators of learning in a diverse world. Endorsement area departments within the CTL Unit are responsible for preparing teachers to be knowledge specialists while the Professional Education Program prepares candidates to master the art and science of teaching. Teacher certification requires completion of an endorsement specialist strand leading to a State primary endorsement and completion of the required Professional Education Program.
A description of offerings in two departments immediately follows. These are the Department of Curriculum and Supervision and the Department of Teacher Education Programs. The Department of Curriculum and Supervision offers the Professional Education Programs, applicable to all students seeking an initial teaching certificate. The Department of Teacher Education Programs administers programs leading to endorsements in Bilingual Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Reading, Special Education and English as a Second Language. Following is a list of teaching endorsement programs offered by the university along with their administering departments. Unless otherwise indicated, they are offered at the undergraduate level. It is important that you seek information from the administering department and the Teacher Certification Office regarding details about teaching endorsements.
Endorsement |
Administering Department |
Art (Visual Arts) |
Art |
Bilingual Education |
Education: Teacher Education Programs |
Biology |
Biological Sciences |
Chemistry |
Chemistry |
Drama |
Theatre Arts |
Early Childhood Education |
Education: Teacher Education Programs |
Earth Science |
Geological Sciences |
Elementary Education |
Education: Teacher Education Programs |
English |
English |
English as a Second Language |
Education: Teacher Education Programs |
English/Language Arts |
English |
Family and Consumer Sciences |
Family and Consumer Sciences |
Foreign (World) Languages |
Foreign Languages |
Health/Fitness |
Physical Education, Health Education and Leisure Services |
Library Media |
Education: Curriculum and Supervision (only Graduate) |
Marketing Education |
Administrative Management and Business Education |
Mathematics |
Mathematics |
Music: General, Choral and Instrumental |
Music |
Physics |
Physics |
Reading |
Education: Teacher Education Programs (also Graduate) |
Science: Broad Area |
Science Education |
Social Studies |
Social Science |
Special Education: K-12 and Birth-3 |
Education: Teacher Education Programs |
Technology |
Industrial and Engineering Technology |
Students preparing to teach at the secondary level (junior and senior high school) must complete a major in a subject area in which a full-time teaching assignment normally can be expected (see list of appropriate majors in the Divisions of Instruction, College of Education and Professional Studies section of the catalog.) Majors of 60 or more credits do not require an accompanying minor. Students preparing to teach on the secondary level must be advised in the appropriate academic departments. In addition to completing the required professional courses via Option I or Option II, students in secondary teaching majors must take EDCS 424, Reading in the Content Field.
Visit the Curriculum and Supervision department home page.
The required foundation and professional courses for teacher preparation and licensure are administered by the Department of Curriculum and Supervision. These courses are designated by the course prefixes EDF and EDCS.
Faculty <B
Chair: Osman Alawiye, Ph.D., J.D.
Black 101-5
Professors:
Osman Alawiye, Ph.D., J.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Law
Linda S. Beath, Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction
Andrea Bowman, Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Supervision
Franklin D. Carlson, Ed.D., Social Studies, Curriculum and Instruction
Cindy C. Emmans, Ed.D., Technology Education
Madalon Lalley, Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Supervision
Luetta Monson, Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Middle Schools
Steven A. Schmitz, Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Administration
Henry Williams, Ed.D, Supervision
Associate Professors:
Dennis L. Martinen, Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Supervision
Barbara A. Phillips, Ph.D., Administration, Supervision
Don B. Woodcock, Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Supervision
Assistant Professors:
Kim M. Jones, Ph.D., Supervision
Lee Plourde
Faculty:
Steve Nourse
Cindy Vielbig
Foundation and professional courses in the Department of Curriculum and Supervision, in close cooperation with other departments, prepare students for the initial teaching certificate in elementary, middle/junior, or high schools. Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education program, as well as to the University, before enrolling in teacher education courses.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM OPTIONS
Alternate professional education programs have been developed for students preparing to teach. Students preparing to teach must complete one of the two following options:
Option I is a campus-centered approach to teacher preparation. Students should begin Option I during the second or third quarter of the sophomore year.
Since EDCS 300 is offered only in August-September for Option I, students should enroll for EDCS 300 prior to their junior year. Student teaching is completed at one of the approved off-campus locations.
(2835 - secondary)
Option II is a field-based approach to teacher preparation. The program requires students to be off-campus two quarters. Students can begin this program any quarter except summer. The first quarter off campus (9 cr.) will be completed at a CWU designated field center. The 9 credit block consists of EDCS 300.1 and EDCS 392. (Students usually take one or two evening classes to make up a full load of 15-16 cr.) The second quarter off-campus is the student teaching experience which may be done in any of the approved off-campus locations. Check catalog for course descriptions, prerequisites, and requirements for completing courses. Some must be taken in sequence. See an advisor.
Courses Credits Option I:EDCS 300, Pre-Autumn Field Experience 4 EDF 301, Teaching: An Orientation 3 Option II EDCS 300.1, Teaching: Introductory Field Experience 4 EDCS 392, Practicum 5 OPTIONS I AND II PSY 314, Human Development and the Learner 4 EDF 302, Introduction to Students with Exceptionalities 4 *PSY 315, Educational Psychology 4 *EDCS/BSED 316, Educational Technology 3 *EDCS 311, Teaching: Curriculum, Methods, and Materials 5 *EDCS 444, Educational Issues and Law 3 *EDCS 442, Student Teaching 16 Select one Socio-Cultural course: 3-5 EDCS 431, Intercultural Education (3) ETS 101, Ethnic Awareness (4) ANTH 130, Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (5) SOC 365, Minority Groups (5) *These courses require completion of EDF 301 and PSY 314 as prerequisites. (Option I) *These courses require completion of EDCS 300.1, EDCS 392, and PSY 314 as prerequisites. (Option II) **These courses count toward breadth requirements. Option I and II - Elementary Total 49-53 Additional Requirement for Secondary Teaching Majors (Options I and II): EDCS 424, Reading in the Content Fields 3 NOTE: EDF 302, EDCS 424, or EDCS 444 may be completed after student teaching. Option I and II - Secondary Total 52-56
Students must complete a minimum of 16 quarter credits of student teaching on an all day basis for one quarter. To qualify for certification to teach in more than one specialization, students must meet all requirements listed in the catalog for each specialization.
Applications for student teaching must be made in the Curriculum and Supervision Office.
Student teaching assignments are made according to the following policies:
1. All prerequisites in the course description for student teaching must be completed.
2. One quarter in residence at CWU is required before a student may be assigned to student teaching, unless an exception is approved by the Chair of the Department of Curriculum and Supervision.
3. Students must be endorsed for student teaching by their major and minor departments. The endorsement requires completion of 75 percent of the major and minor areas. See major and minor department for advising.
4. Most student teaching assignments will be made at centers outside Kittitas County.
5. Student requests for choice of student teaching centers and grade levels will be considered. Final responsibility for student teaching placement rests with the Chair of the Department of Curriculum and Supervision.
6. Student teachers wishing to enroll in additional coursework during their student teaching experience, must obtain the approval of the Curriculum and Supervision Department Chair.
7. A minimum GPA of 3.0 for the last 45 quarter credits or overall accumulative (using all college course work) is required prior to student teaching.
8. Requests to enroll in courses during student teaching must be approved by the Curriculum and Supervision Department Chair.
9. Fingerprint clearance from both the Washington State Patrol and FBI must be on file in the Office of the Associate Dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies.
10. Applications for certification must be on file in the Office of the Associate Dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies one quarter prior to student teaching.
Visit the Teacher Education Programs department home page.
Faculty
Chair: David Shorr
Black Hall 101
Professors:
Minerva L. Caples, Ed.D., Elementary/Secondary/ Bilingual/TESL/Social
Studies/Language Arts
James L. DePape, Ph.D., Special Education
Dan Fennerty, Ed.D., Special Education
Gail Goss, Ed.D., Reading
Nancy Juenka, Ed.D., Elementary Education/Reading
David Majsterek, Ed.D., Special Education/Early Childhood Education
Jack McPherson, Ph.D., Administration
James G. Pappas, Ed.D., Administration
Debra Prigge, Ed.D., Special Education
David Shorr, Ph.D., Early Childhood Education
Alberta Thyfault, Ph.D., Special Education
Associate Professors:
Carol Butterfield, Ph.D., Elementary Education/Reading/ Bilingual Education/TESL
Christina Curran, Ph.D., Special Education
Susan Donahoe, Ph.D., Reading/Language Arts
Connie Lambert, Ph.D., Special Education
Debra Prigge, Ed.D., Special Education
Andrea Sledge, Ph.D., Reading/Special Education
Assistant Professors:
Cory Gann, Ph.D., Early Childhood Education
Tina Georgeson, Ed.D., Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education
Craig Hughes, Ph.D., Bilingual Education/TESL
Keith Salyer, Ph.D., Elementary Education
Gary Shelly, Ph.D., Administration
Leland Chapman, Ph.D., Administration
Major and/or minor programs in the Department of Teacher Education Programs include Early Childhood Education, Bilingual/Teaching English as a Second Language, Elementary Education, Reading, and Special Education. The courses in these programs are designated by the course prefixes EDEC, EDBL, EDRD, and EDSE respectively.
Students completing a program leading to an endorsement level inclusive of grade 9 or higher must complete EDCS 424 of the Professional Education Program. This applies to the Department of Teacher Education Programs' Bilingual Education/Teaching English as a Second Language Minor, Reading Minor, Special Education (K-12) Major, Special Education Minor, and Teaching Education as a Second Language minor.
Majors and/or minors in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education and Special Education (P-3) do not lead to endorsements inclusive of grade 9 or higher.
In addition to a major and/or minor, students must complete the Professional Education Program. Also, at least 75 percent of the endorsable major or minor must be completed prior to EDCS 442 (Student Teaching).
This major satisfies the Primary endorsement for Early Childhood Education.
This major is intended to prepare students to become birth through grade 3 teaching specialists. It leads to an Early Childhood Education primary endorsement. Students who elect this major are strongly advised to simultaneously complete the Elementary Education Major (see a department advisor as to how this may be effectively accomplished). Also, EDCS 442 (Student Teaching) of the Education Program should be completed at the K-3 level. Students are advised to take EDEC 292, 331, and 332 as the initial portion of their studies. Successful completion of EDEC 493.1 is expected before student teaching. Exceptions may be granted by the department chair in unusual circumstances. EDEC 292 and EDCS 493.1 will be graded S or U.
Required Courses Credits
EDEC 292, Assisting in the Child-Centered Classroom 5
EDEC 331, Child Development 3
EDEC 332, Theories in Child Development 3
EDEC 333, ECE Curriculum: Pre-Kindergarten 3
EDEC 334, ECE Curriculum: Kindergarten-Primary 3
EDEC 448, Parent Involvement 3
EDEC 493.1, Practicum in Early Childhood Education 15
Department approved EDEC electives 10
Total 45
This major satisfies the Primary endorsement for Elementary Education.
Students who elect this major will be endorsed to teach in regular, self-contained elementary classrooms. It leads to an Elementary Education endorsement. EDRD 308, EDRD 309, EDRD 420 and EDEL 323 must be taken prior to EDCS 442 (Student Teaching).
Required Courses Credits
EDRD 308, Reading I 3
*EDRD 309, Reading II 5
**EDEL 323, Teaching Elementary School Mathematics 3
**Math 164.1 is or permission of instructor
is a prerequisite for EDEL 323.
EDRD 420, Teaching the Language Arts 4
***EDRD 421, Teaching Children's Literature (3) OR
ENG 422, Literature for the Middle School (4) 3-4
ART 330, Art in the Elementary School 3
HED 446, Health Education Curriculum for
Elementary Teachers 3
MUS 326, Music in the Classroom 3
PE 334, Physical Education Activities for the
Elementary School 3
SCED 322, Science Education in the
Elementary Classroom 3
EDEL 420, Methods and Materials in the
Social Sciences - Elementary 3
Department approved electives 9
Total 45-46
*EDRD 308 is a prerequisite for EDRD 309.
**MATH 164.1 OR permission of instructor is
prerequisite for EDEL 323.
***Either EDRD 421 or ENG 422 may be taken depending upon
the grade level the student is expecting to teach.
The Special Education majors offered are specifically designed to prepare teachers for meeting the diverse tasks required in teaching individuals with disabilities. Students electing special education teaching must follow one of the two plans outlined below and successfully complete an approved minor. EDF 302 must be taken prior to or concurrently with EDSE 303.
This major satisfies the Primary endorsement for Special Education.
This major is for students planning to earn a teaching certificate with special education K-12 endorsement.
Required Courses Credits
EDSE 310, Introduction to Special Education 4
EDSE 311, Foundations of Special Education 3
EDSE 410, Behavior Management for Students
with Disabilities 3
EDSE 411, Assessment of Students with Disabilities 4
EDSE 422, Teaching Strategies, Curriculum and
Materials for Students With Disabilities 5
EDSE 431, Program Management for Students
with Disabilities 3
EDSE 432, Career Education for Students
with Disabilities 3
EDSE 460, Collaboration with Parents,
Paraprofessionals, and Community Agencies 3
EDSE 489, Research and Inquiry 2
EDSE 495, Practicum 16
Department approved electives 3
Total 49
This major satisfies the Primary endorsement for Early Childhood Special Education.
This major is for students planning to earn a teaching certificate with early childhood special education P-3 endorsement. Students electing this major must successfully complete the Elementary Education minor.
Required Courses Credits
EDEC 331, Child Development OR
EDEC 332, Theories in Child Development 3
EDSE 302, Pre-School for Students with
Developmental Delays 4
EDSE 310, Introduction to Special Education 4
EDSE 311, Foundations of Special Education 3
EDSE 410, Behavior Management for Students
with Disabilities 3
EDSE 411, Assessment of Students with Disabilities 4
EDSE 422, Teaching Strategies, Curriculum and
Materials for Students With Disabilities 5
EDSE 426, The Child with Language Disabilities OR
EDEC 415, Child Language Acquisition 3
EDSE 431, Program Management for Students with
Disabilities 3
EDSE 460, Collaboration with Parents,
Paraprofessionals, and Community Agencies 3
EDSE 489, Research and Inquiry 2
EDSE 495, Practicum 16
Total 53
This minor satisfies the Supporting endorsements for Bilingual Education and English as a Second Language.
This minor serves the goals and requirements of students wishing to teach in classrooms characterized by cultural and linguistic diversity. The Bilingual/TESL minor leads to K-12 endorsements in Bilingual Education and Teaching English as a Second Language. Note the foreign languages requirement listed below.
Required Courses Credits
EDBL 312, Foundations in Bilingual Education 3
EDBL 318, Culture and Curriculum 3
ANTH 381, Language in Culture OR 4
EDBL 433, Educational Linguistics 3-4
EDBL 440, Reading English as a Second Language 3
EDBL 435, Bilingual Education in the Content Area 3
EDBL 438, Teaching English as a Second Language 3
EDBL 439, Testing English as a Second Language 2
EDCS 492, Practicum 3
TESL minor advisor approved foreign language
electives (300 and 400 level courses ) 6
Total 29-30
This minor satisfies the Supporting endorsement for Early Childhood Education.
Students are expected to seek program advisement in planning the minor. The ECE minor has a child studies emphasis and is an approved minor for elementary education majors. When combined with an Elementary Education Major, or other major culminating in a primary endorsement, it leads to an Early Childhood Education supporting endorsement.
Required Courses Credits
EDEC 292, Assisting in the Early Childhood Classroom 5
EDEC 331, Child Development OR
EDEC 332, Theories in Child Development 3
EDEC 333, ECE Curriculum: Pre-Kindergarten OR
EDEC 334, ECE Curriculum: Kindergarten 3
EDEC 448, Parent Involvement 3
Select from the following: 6
EDEC 310, Infant Education (3)
EDBL 312, Foundations in Bilingual Education OR
EDBL 318, Culture and Curriculum (3)
EDEC 354, Childhood Learning (3)
EDEC 415, Child Language Acquisition (3)
EDEC 421, Play in Childhood (3)
EDEC 432, Child Development Research (3)
Department approved electives: 4
Total 24
The Elementary Education Minor is only available to students admitted to the Teacher Preparation Program prior to September 1, 2000 AND it must be completed by August 31, 2003. Students otherwise seeking an elementary education teaching endorsement must complete the Elementary Education Major. Students eligible for and completing the following minor will be endorsed to teach in regular, self-contained elementary classrooms. EDRD 308, EDRD 309, EDRD 420 and EDEL 323 must be taken prior to EDCS 442 (Student Teaching).
Required Courses Credits
EDRD 308, Reading I 3
*EDRD 309, Reading II 5
**EDEL 323, Teaching Elementary School Mathematics 3
EDRD 420, Teaching the Language Arts 4
ART 330, Art in the Elementary School 3
HED 446, Health Education Curriculum for
Elementary Teachers 3
MUS 326, Music in the Classroom 3
PE 334, Physical Education Activities for the
Elementary School 3
SCED 322, Science Education in the Elementary School 3
EDEL 420, Methods and Materials in the Social
Sciences-Elementary 3
Total 33
*EDRD 308 is a prerequisite for EDRD 309
**MATH 164.1 or permission of instructor is a prerequisite for EDEL 323.
This minor satisfies the Supporting endorsement for Reading.
A minor with campus and field experiences especially designed to prepare reading teachers and strengthen background preparation of elementary teachers. With EDRD 308 as a prerequisite, the minor should be commenced in the junior year.
Required Courses Credits
EDRD 410, Teaching Word Recognition Skills 3
EDRD 411, Teaching Comprehension 3
EDRD 412, Assessment of Reading Skills 3
EDRD 413, Methods and Materials for Reading
Instruction 3
*EDRD 421, Teaching Children's Literature (3) OR
*ENG 422, Literature for the Middle School (4) 3-4
EDCS 424, Teaching Reading in Content Fields 3
EDRD 493, Reading Practicum 5
Select from the following: 3
EDRD 414, Teaching Reading in a Multi-cultural
Setting (3)
EDRD 415, Reading for the Gifted (3)
EDRD 417, Reading Readiness and Beginning
Reading (3)
EDRD 418, Reading and Linguistics (3)
EDRD 419, Storytelling Techniques (3)
EDBL 440, Reading English as a Secondary
Language (3)
Total 26-27
*Either EDRD 421, Teaching Children's Literature (3), or ENG 422, Literature for the Middle School (4) may be taken depending upon the grade level the student is expecting to teach.
The Special Education programs offered are specifically designed to prepare teachers for meeting the diverse tasks required in teaching individuals with disabilities. The minor may serve as a "pre-endorsement" plan for those wishing to add the special education endorsement at a later date. See a special education advisor for your individualized pre-endorsement plan.
Required Courses Credits
EDSE 310, Introduction to Special Education 4
EDSE 311, Foundations of Special Education 3
EDSE 410, Behavior Management and Precision 3
Teaching for Students with Disabilities
EDSE 411, Assessment of Students with Disabilities 4
EDSE 422, Teaching Strategies, Curriculum and
Materials for Students With Disabilities 5
EDSE 431, Program Management for Students
with Disabilities 3
EDSE 432, Career Education for Students
with Disabilities 3
EDSE 460, Collaboration with Parents,
Paraprofessionals, Community Agencies 3
Total 28
Students who hold a current teaching certificate and are endorsed in other areas may earn endorsement in special education P-3, K-12, or P-12 by successfully completing the above minor plus EDSE 495. See the Special Education Program director for procedures.
This minor satisfies the Supporting endorsement for English as a Second Language.
This minor prepares students to teach in classrooms where second language students are enrolled. While the Bilingual/TESL minor leads to a bilingual education endorsement, the TESL minor leads to an English as a second language endorsement. It also offers introductory preparation for persons intending to teach English in other countries. Students must complete, or have already completed, one year of study in a foreign or second language or the equivalent.
Required Courses Credits
EDBL 312, Foundations in Bilingual Education 3
EDBL 318, Culture and Curriculum 3
EDBL 433, Educational Linguistics (3) OR
ANTH 381, Language in Culture (4) 3-4
EDEC 415, Child Language Acquisition 3
EDBL 438, Teaching English as a Second Language 3
EDBL 439, Testing English as a Second Language 2
EDBL 440, Reading English as a Second Language 3
EDBL 492, Practicum 3
Total 23-24
*Students with documented experience working in an appropriate classroom setting may, through advisement,
take six credits of coursework instead of the practicum.
Enrollment in education courses, except EDF 100, is subject to being fully admitted to the teacher preparation program.
Bilingual Education Courses
EDBL 296. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ED 296.
EDBL 298. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly ED/ECE 298.
EDBL 299. Seminar (1-5). May be repeated. Formerly ED/ECE 299.
EDBL 312. Foundations in Bilingual Education (3). Education of students whose primary language is other than English. Research on linguistic, social and community issues pertaining to bilingualism and bilingual education.
EDBL 318. Culture and Curriculum (3). ANTH 130 recommended. The importance of culture-based curriculum to children, families and communities, and its creation, use and evaluation. Formerly ECE 318. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDBL 396. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ECE 396.
EDBL 398. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly ED and ECE 398.
EDBL 433. Educational Linguistics (3). Prerequisite, ANTH/ ENG 180 or permission. Phonology, syntax and semantics applicable to speech and learning situations in the school. Not recommended for undergraduates with no teaching experience. Formerly ED 433. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDBL 434. Educational Principles and Second Language Instruction (ESL/SSL) (4). Prerequisite, Spanish language fluency or permission of instructor. Major language theories related to educational principles and language roles in classrooms where English and Spanish are learned as second languages. Presentations, use, practice and critique of language teaching methods. Formerly ED 434. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDBL 435. Bilingual Education in the Content Areas (3). Prerequisite, Spanish language fluency or permission of instructor. Designed to develop teacher competency related to the bilingual instruction of coursework in language arts, social studies, science and mathematics in both English and Spanish. The use of ESL in these content areas is emphasized. Taught in English and Spanish. Formerly ED 435. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDBL 438. Teaching English as a Second Language (3). Theoretical and conceptual information about language and language acquisition. Practical, applied aspects of second language learning and teaching. Formerly ED 438. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDBL 439. Testing English as a Second Language (2). Investigation of basic theories, concepts, procedures and instruments for testing English language skills of public school students for whom English is a second language. Formerly ED 439. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDBL 440. Reading English as a Second Language (3). Prerequisite, EDRD 309 or permission of instructor. Reading instruction for K-12 students who are speakers of a language other than English. Linguistic theory and information for developing and implementing strategies and techniques for literacy acquisition in English. Formerly ED 440. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDBL 490. Cooperative Education (1-12). An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. Prior approval required. May be repeated. Grade will be S or U. Formerly ECE 490 OR SPED 490. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDBL 492. Practicum (1-15). Prerequisite, permission of the Teacher Education Programs department. This course will provide students with experience working in bilingual education and/or English as a second language settings. Grade will be S or U. Students may accumulate no more than 15 hours of practicum credit.
EDBL 496. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ECE, ED, OR SPED 496.
EDBL 498. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly ECE, ED, OR SPED 498.
EDBL 499. Seminar (1-5). May be repeated. Formerly ECE, ED, OR SPED 499.
EDCS 296. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ED 296.
EDCS 298. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly ED/ECE 298.
EDCS 299. Seminar (1-5). May be repeated. Formerly ED/ECE 299.
EDCS 300. Pre-Autumn Field Experience (4). A laboratory experience course in the first phase of Option I in the teacher preparation program. The course deals with the opening of school, professional relationships, school/community relationships, school district organization, instructional support and resource services. Students are assigned in off-campus centers for approximately four weeks prior to fall quarter. Grade will be S or U. Formerly ED 300. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 300.1. Teaching: Introductory Field Experience (4). A laboratory experience course in the first phase of Option II of the teacher preparation program. May be taken only by Option II students. Grade will be S or U. Formerly ED 300.1. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 309. Service Learning (2). Student will use program of study content knowledge to improve a community situation. Same as FCGS 309. Student may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 311. Teaching: Curriculum, Methods and Materials (5). Prerequisites, EDF 301 or EDCS 300.1, PSY 314, and admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. Basic principles of instruction, fundamental teaching procedures, curriculum content, and classroom activities typical of primary, middle, and secondary levels. Formerly EDCS 311. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 312. Educational Statistics (4). Use and interpretation of elementary statistical techniques. Formerly ED 312. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 316. Educational Technology (3). Prerequisite, EDF 301 or EDCS 300.1, PSY 314, demonstration of computer competence or IT 101 or CS 101 or equivalent, and admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. Contemporary classroom media and microcomputer technology including hypertext, classroom management, and discipline-specific software. Same as BSED 316. Formerly ED 316. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 392. Practicum (3-5). Prerequisite, permission of Education Department. Practical experience in a state approved K-12 educational setting. Grade will be S or U. Formerly ED 392. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 396. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ECE 396.
EDCS 398. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly ED OR ECE 398.
EDCS 424. Reading in the Content Fields (3). For intermediate and secondary school teachers. Focuses on the techniques needed by students to become efficient readers in various subject areas. Formerly ED 424. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 431. Intercultural Education (3). Race, nationality, minority groups, income groups, urban and rural groups, and methods of teaching and measuring intergroup relations. Formerly ED 431. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 442. Student Teaching (5-16). Prerequisites, admission to the Teacher Preparation Program, 3.0 cumulative GPA the last 45 credits and successful completion of professional sequence, and at least 75% of major and minor completed. Students must attend the seminar which accompanies the student teaching experience. The seminar will meet a total of 20 clock hours during the quarter, normally at a time other than school hours, and at a place designated by the university supervisor. All assignments for student teaching are made through the office of student teaching. In order to qualify for certification to teach in more than one specialization, students must meet all requirements as listed in the undergraduate catalog for each specialization. Students must demonstrate their competence by student teaching a full quarter for each specialization for which they wish to be endorsed. Grade will be S or U. Formerly ED 442. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 444. Education Issues and Law (3). Prerequisite, EDF 301 or EDCS 300.1, PSY 314, and admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. Major legal and ethical issues confronting educators, including implications for identifying and reporting child abuse. Formerly ED 444. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 450. Media Development (3). Introduction to design and production of various instructional materials from manual to more complex computer techniques.
EDCS 490. Cooperative Education (1-12). An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. Prior approval required. May be repeated. Grade will be S or U. Formerly ECE 490 OR SPED 490. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 491. Workshop (1-6). Laboratory facilities will be included as part of the workshop; specialists will lead discussions on various problems concerning education. With the approval of Department Chair, course may be designated for regular letter grade or S or U, depending upon course objectives and method of instruction. Formerly ED 491.
EDCS 492. Practicum (1-15). Prerequisite, permission of the Chair of the Department of Curriculum and Supervision. Experience working in educational settings. Grade will be S or U. Students may accumulate no more than 15 hours of practicum credit. Formerly ED 492.
EDCS 496. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ECE/ED/SPED 496.
EDCS 498. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly ECE/ED/SPED 498. EDCS 499. Seminar (1-5). May be repeated. Formerly ECE, ED, OR SPED 499.
EDEC 292. Assisting in the Child-Centered Classrooms (5). Students work with children in ECE classrooms, learning and practicing the fundamentals of guidance, curriculum implementation and maintaining the physical environment. Students participate in a 2-hour seminar each week. May be taken twice for credit with the permission of the division head. Grade will be S or U. Formerly ECE 292. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDEC 296. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ED 296.
EDEC 298. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly ED/ECE 298.
EDEC 299. Seminar (1-5). May be repeated. Formerly ECE 299.
EDEC 310. Infant Education (3). Needs and characteristics of infants and toddlers. Enrichment opportunities and effects on development. Implications for persons in care giving roles. Formerly ECE 310. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDEC 331. Child Development (3). Developmental characteristics of children from conception to eight years. Includes observation techniques. Formerly ECE 331, students may not receive credit for both. EDEC 331 and FCSF 331 are the same course. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDEC 332. Theories in Child Development (3). Comparison of major theories. Formerly ECE 332. EDEC 332 and FCSF 332 are the same course. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDEC 333. ECE Curriculum: Pre-Kindergarten (3). Prerequisites, EDEC 292 and EDEC 331 or 332. Historical influences and knowledge of child development, psychological theories and contemporary models as bases for curriculum development and implementation in pre-kindergarten settings. Formerly ECE 333. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDEC 334. ECE Curriculum: Kindergarten- Primary (3). Prerequisite, EDEC 331 or 332 or PSY 314. Historical influences and knowledge of child development/psychological theories/contemporary models as a basis for curriculum development and implementation in kindergarten through primary settings. Formerly ECE 334 OR ED 334. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDEC 346. Programs and Approaches in ECE (3). Comparative study of the influences of traditional programs and contemporary models in program development for young children. Formerly ECE 346. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDEC 347. British Infant School and Early Childhood Education (3). A study of the role of the teacher, the organization of the classroom and the nature of children's learning within the British Infant School and its adaptability to early childhood programs (3-8-year-old children) in the United States. The student will participate in simulated learning experiences, contribute to a class-developed resource book, and examine the social, emotional and organizational context of the "Informal" learning approach. Formerly ECE 347. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDEC 354. Childhood Learning (3). Prerequisite, EDEC 331 or 332. Origins and applications of learning/developmental theory emphasizing personalized, child-centered education. Formerly ECE 354. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDEC 396. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ECE 396.
EDEC 398. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly ED OR ECE 398.
EDEC 415. Child Language Acquisition (3). Prerequisite, a course in child or human development (e.g., EDEC/FCSF 331, or EDEC/FCSF 332, or PSY 314) or introductory linguistics (e.g., ANTH/ENG 180) or permission of instructor. Language acquisition birth through eight years; aspects of phonological, grammatical, and semantic development in a natural language environment. Projects include transcription and grammatical analysis of a young child's speech. Formerly ECE 415. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDEC 421. Play in Childhood (3). Prerequisite, EDEC 331 or permission of instructor. Definitions, developmental aspects, and curricular implications of play. Formerly ECE 421. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDEC 430. Principles and Practices of Caregiving (3). Prerequisite, six credits of family studies. The examination of developmental characteristics and needs of individuals across the life cycle as they relate to both familial and non-familial caregiving. EDEC 430 and FCSF 430 are the same course. Students may not receive credit for both. Formerly ECE 430. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDEC 432. Child Development Research (3). Prerequisite, FCSF/EDEC 331 or permission. The influence of family patterns and interaction on infant and child development; current research. Same as FCSF 432, formerly ECE/HOFS 432. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDEC 443. Lab Experience/Teaching ECE (3). Prerequisite, permission of the director. Assist ECE professors in teaching those courses which involve outside observation or participation. Formerly ECE 443. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDEC 447. Curriculum Exploration (3). Prerequisite, EDEC 493.1 or permission of the director. Guided exploration of curriculum or guidance needs as identified by student self-evaluation. Consistency with the student's personal philosophy and child development will be emphasized. Formerly ECE 447. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDEC 448. Parent Involvement (3). Parent-child and parent-school interactions as educational and developmental aids. Emphasis upon the school's use of the home and community for educational purposes. Formerly ECE/ED 448 OR ECE 445. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDEC 465. Directing ECE Programs (3). Prerequisite, permission of the director. Budgeting, governmental requirements, staffing, nutritional and health care, parental involvement, community and agency liaison, and the integration of developmental/educational curriculum. Formerly ECE 465. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDEC 485. Paraprofessional Training/Supervision (3). The recruitment, training and responsibilities of paraprofessionals for cooperative work in the classroom. Includes the factor of career development. Formerly ECE 485/ED 485. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDEC 489. Issues in Early Childhood Education (3). Formerly ECE 489 and 499.1. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDEC 490. Cooperative Education (1-12). An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. Prior approval required. May be repeated. Grade will be S or U. Formerly ECE 490 OR SPED 490. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDEC 493.1. Practicum and Issues in ECE (6-15). Prerequisites, EDEC 333 and 334 or permission. Grade will be S or U. Formerly ECE, EDCS 493.1. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDEC 493.2. Advanced Practicum (3-10). Prerequisite, EDEC 493.1 or permission of the Chair of the Department of Curriculum and Supervision. A course designed to meet special needs as determined by the student, his/her advisor and the director. Grade will be S or U. Formerly ECE, EDCS 493.2. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDEC 495. Teaching in the Early Childhood Classroom (5). Prerequisites, EDEC 493.1 and permission. Students prepare and investigate a child-centered classroom. Course includes both laboratory and seminar components. Formerly ECE 495. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDEC 496. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ECE, ED, OR SPED 496.
EDEC 498. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly ECE, ED, OR SPED 498.
EDEC 499. Seminar (1-5). May be repeated. Formerly ECE, ED, OR SPED 499.
EDEL 296. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ED 296.
EDEL 298. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly ED/ECE 298.
EDEL 299. Seminar (1-5). May be repeated. Formerly ED/ECE 299.
EDEL 323. Teaching Elementary School Mathematics (3). Prerequisite, Math 164.1 or permission of instructor. Methods and materials for helping children learn mathematics with emphasis on the use of manipulatives, problem solving, cooperative learning, and communication. Formerly ED 323. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDEL 396. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ECE 396.
EDEL 420. Methods and Materials in the Social Sciences - Elementary (3). *Enrollment is subject to being fully admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Formerly SOSC 420. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDEL 427. Primary Arithmetic Program (3). Prerequisite, EDEL 323 or equivalent. Methods of teaching mathematical concepts. Construction and use of manipulative aids and games. Formerly ED 427. Students may not receive credit for both.
DEL 428. Intermediate and Upper Grade Arithmetic Program (3). Prerequisite, EDEL 323 or equivalent. Methods of teaching and materials utilized in teaching metrics, word problems, charting, graphing, statistics, probabilities, coordinates, negative numbers, and gaming. Includes use of the calculator as an instructional strategy. Formerly ED 428. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDEL 490. Cooperative Education (1-12). An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. Prior approval required. May be repeated. Grade will be S or U. Formerly ECE 490 OR SPED 490. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDEL 492. Practicum (1-15). Prerequisite, permission of the Teacher Education Programs department. Experience working in educational settings. Arrangements are made through the office of student teaching. Grade will be S or U. Students may accumulate no more than 15 hours of practicum credit.
EDEL 492.1. Practicum for the Gifted (5). At least 30 documented hours in gifted classroom(s). Two 3-hour seminars will be required during the practicum experience. Formerly ED, EDCS 492.1.
EDEL 496. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ECE, ED, OR SPED 496.
EDEL 498. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly ECE, ED, OR SPED 498.
EDEL 499. Seminar (1-5). May be repeated. Formerly ECE, ED, OR SPED 499.
EDF 100. Improvement of Basic Reading Skills (1-2). May be repeated. Credits will not be allowed toward meeting bachelor's degree requirements. Grade will be S or U. Formerly ED 100. (For information, see Academic Achievement Office, Bouillon Hall.)
EDF 201. Tutoring Methods I (1). Principles of individualized instruction for student paraprofessional tutors. Structuring tutorials, fundamental learning strategies, assessment strategies, communication skills, integration of content mastery/learning skills. Formerly ED 201.
EDF 202. Tutoring Methods II (1). Principles of individualized instruction for student paraprofessional tutors. Learning strategies, motivational theory and techniques, tutoring students with disabilities, cross-cultural communication. Formerly ED 202.
EDF 296. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ED 296.
EDF 298. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly ED/ECE 298.
EDF 299. Seminar (1-5). May be repeated. Formerly ED/ECE 299.
EDF 301. Teaching: An Orientation (3). Teaching as a career and essential features of preparation. Study of the teacher's role and function in the school; characteristics of good teachers; preparation for professional competencies and certification; the American public school system; and the responsibilities of schools in a democratic society. Formerly ED 301. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDF 302. Introduction to Students with Exceptionalities (4). Designed to introduce effective teaching strategies and strategies for adapting standard instruction to meet the needs of a range of students found in the typical classroom. This course provides information about students considered disabled as well as gifted and students with multicultural heritages. Formerly SPED 301. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDF 396. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ECE 396.
EDF 398. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly ED OR ECE 398.
EDF 490. Cooperative Education (1-12). An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. Prior approval required. May be repeated. Grade will be S or U. Formerly ECE 490 OR SPED 490. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDF 496. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ECE, ED, OR SPED 496.
EDF 498. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly ECE, ED, OR SPED 498.
EDF 499. Seminar (1-5). May be repeated. Formerly ECE, ED, OR SPED 499.
EDRD 296. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ED 296.
EDRD 298. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly ED/ECE 298. EDRD 299. Seminar (1-5). May be repeated. Formerly ED/ECE 299.
EDRD 308. Reading I (3). First of two courses designed to prepare prospective teachers to teach reading in elementary school classrooms. Deals with processes and products of the reading act; methods and materials; assessment procedures and instruments. Formerly ED 308. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDRD 309. Reading II (5). Prerequisite, EDRD 308. Content and methodology of readiness, vocabulary development, phonic and structural analysis, comprehension and study skills. Formerly ED 309. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDRD 396. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ECE 396.
EDRD 398. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly ED OR ECE 398.
EDRD 410. Teaching Word Recognition Skills (3). Prerequisites, EDRD 308 and 309. Methods for teaching the word recognition skills will be developed. Decoding as an aid to comprehension, including phonetic analysis, context clues, structural analysis, and sight vocabulary. Formerly ED 410. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDRD 411. Teaching Comprehension (3). Prerequisite, EDRD 308 or permission. Comprehension strategies and techniques; techniques for vocabulary development. Formerly ED 411. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDRD 412. Assessment of Reading Skills (3). Prerequisite, EDRD 308 or permission. Assessment instruments, procedures and interpretive skills for determining student reading levels and needs. Emphasizes the selection, administration and interpretation of tests. Formerly ED 412. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDRD 413. Methods and Materials for Reading Instruction (3). Prerequisites, EDRD 308 and 309. Strategies for classroom management, implementation of learning theories. Formerly ED 413. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDRD 414. Teaching Reading in a Multi-Cultural Setting (3). Prerequisite, EDRD 308 or permission. Strategies for teaching reading and developing language skills in a multi-cultural setting. Formerly ED 414. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDRD 415. Reading for the Gifted (3). Prerequisite, EDRD 308 or permission. Techniques for identifying and challenging the superior reader. Formerly ED 415. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDRD 416. Strategies, Techniques and Materials for Teaching Reluctant Readers (3). Prerequisite, EDRD 308 or permission. Motivational techniques and nonconventional materials for teaching reluctant readers. Formerly ED 416. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDRD 417. Reading Readiness and Beginning Reading (3). Prerequisite, EDRD 308 or permission. Language development and discrimination skills for beginning readers. Formerly ED 417. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDRD 418. Reading and Linguistics (3). Prerequisite, ANTH/ENG 180 or permission of instructor. Reading instruction built on an understanding of how language functions. Linguistic theory and information for developing strategies, methodologies and techniques for teaching children to read. Formerly ED 418. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDRD 419. Storytelling Techniques (3). Storytelling in the integrated curriculum. Students become familiar with a variety of stories and demonstrate the ability to tell stories. Formerly ED 419. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDRD 420. Teaching the Language Arts (4). Primarily for prospective elementary school teachers. Listening, writing. speaking, spelling, and handwriting development. Emphasizes curriculum, methods, materials, and research. Experienced teachers see EDEL 531. Formerly ED 420. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDRD 421. Teaching Children's Literature (3). The types of literature suited to children in grades 1-6; includes reading and evaluation of material from early folklore to present day books for children. Students may not receive credit for EDRD 421 and ENG 432. Formerly ED 421. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDRD 490. Cooperative Education (1-12). An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. Prior approval required. May be repeated. Grade will be S or U. Formerly ECE 490 OR SPED 490. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDRD 493. Reading Practicum (3-5). Prerequisites, EDRD 308 and 309 and permission of Teacher Education Programs Department. Practical experience working with children in classroom settings. Grade will be S or U. Formerly ED, EDCS 493. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDRD 496. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ECE, ED, OR SPED 496.
EDRD 498. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly ECE, ED, OR SPED 498.
EDRD 499. Seminar (1-5). May be repeated. Formerly ECE, ED, OR SPED 499.
EDSE 296. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ED 296.
EDSE 298. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly ED/ECE 298.
EDSE 299. Seminar (1-5). May be repeated. Formerly ED/ECE 299.
EDSE 302. Pre-school for Students with Developmental Delays (4). Prerequisites, EDF 302 and HOFS/EDEC 332 or permission of instructor. An overview of services for children with disabilities, aged birth-6: enabling legislation, risk factors, educational development, early detection, alternative delivery systems, intervention approaches, physical facilities, and environments. Formerly ECE 302 OR SPED 302. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 303. Foundations of Special Education (3). Prerequisite or corequisite, EDF 302. Program development strategies including legal requirements and monitoring practices. Formerly SPED 303. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 310. Introduction to Special Education (4). Prerequisite, Junior or Senior standing or permission of the instructor. May be taken concurrently with EDSE 311. Must be taken prior to commencing the Special Education course of study.
EDSE 311. Foundations of Special Education (3). Designed to introduce prospective teachers to the legal requirements of special education including eligibility, programming, and instruction. Also emphasizing skills necessary for collaborative relationships in the team process.
EDSE 396. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ECE 396.
EDSE 398. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly ED/ECE 398. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 410. Behavior Management for Students with Disabilities (3). Prerequisites, EDSE 310, EDSE 311 or permission of instructor. Fundamentals of behavior change related to the education of students with disabilities. Monitoring individual student progress and utilizing data collected for program instructional change. Formerly SPED 410. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 411. Assessment of Students with Disabilities (4). Prerequisites, EDSE 310, EDSE 311 or permission of instructor. Selecting, administering, scoring, and interpreting formal assessment tools. Designing and using informal testing techniques. Formerly SPED 411. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 422. Teaching Strategies, Curriculum, and Materials for Students with Disabilities (5). Prerequisites, EDSE 303, EDSE 310, EDSE 311, EDSE 410, EDSE 411. Individual, small group and large group teaching strategies essential to individualized education programs, and selection, evaluation, and adaptation of commercially available materials, including computer applications.
EDSE 425. Deaf Culture (3). History and culture of the deaf. Social, educational, economic and psychological environments within the deaf community. Formerly SPED 425, students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 426. The Child with Language Disabilities (3). Prerequisite, EDSE 311. An exploration of the child with language disabilities (age birth-6) from the perspective of normal language development, assessment strategies, and remedial techniques. Recommended for teachers of children with mild and severe disabilities. Formerly SPED 426. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 427. American Sign Language I (3). Introduces educational use of ASL including conversationally relevant signs, fingerspelling, numbers, grammatical principles and features of American Sign Language. Not accepted as general education credit. Formerly SPED 426. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 428. American Sign Language II (3). Prerequisite, EDSE 427 or permission of instructor. Educational use of ASL structure emphasized as well as both expressive and receptive skills in fingerspelling and sign. Not accepted as general education credit. Formerly SPED 428. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 429. American Sign Language III (3). Prerequisite EDSE 428 or permission of instructor. Educational use of ASL structure emphasized including basic signing and grammar skills with emphasis on conversation with deaf individuals, video stories and class activities. Not accepted as general education credit. Formerly SPED 429. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 431. Program Management for Students with Disabilities (3). Prerequisites, EDSE 410, 411, and 422. Developing skills in the construction and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Formerly SPED 431. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 432. Career Education for Students with Disabilities (3). Prerequisite, EDSE 410, 411 and 422. Career awareness, prevocational, and vocational education. Formerly SPED 432. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 460. Collaboration with Parents, Paraprofessionals, and Community Agencies (3). Prerequisites, EDSE 310, EDSE 311 or permission of instructor. Designing multidisciplinary teams including community agencies, paraprofessionals and the parents of students with disabilities to provide effective programming. Formerly SPED 460. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 481. Child Abuse and Neglect: Implications for School Personnel (1). Prerequisite, Admission to Teacher Education Program. Survey of research with emphasis on characteristics, legal issues, identification, procedures, and reporting systems. Formerly SPED 481. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 483. Promoting Phonological Awareness in Resource Rooms (1). Prerequisite, junior standing or permission of instructor. Philosophy and practice of resource room strategies to promote literacy among students with reading difficulties will be presented. Students will evaluate/develop literacy instructional programs. Formerly SPED 483. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 489. Research & Inquiry (2). Prerequisites, EDSE 310, EDSE 311, EDSE 410, EDSE 411, EDSE 422, and EDSE 460. Capstone course involving extensive research into a category of disability and related issues, includes synthesis and oral presentation of research findings.
EDSE 490. Cooperative Education (1-12). An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. Prior approval required. May be repeated. Grade will be S or U. Formerly ECE 490 OR SPED 490. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 491.0 to 491.9. Workshop (1-6). Formerly SPED 491.0 to 491.9. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 495. Practicum (5-16). Prerequisites, all core classes and full admission to the Teacher Education program. Practical experience with children having learning, behavioral or physical disabilities; using behavioral management techniques in an effort to bring the child up to maximum potential as determined by his flexibility, sociality and capacity. Grade will be S or U. Formerly SPED, EDCS 495. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 496. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ECE, ED, OR SPED 496.
EDSE 498. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly EDE, ED, or SPED 498.
EDSE 499. Seminar (1-5). May be repeated.
The following courses are on reserve and may be offered subject to program needs. EDCS 319. Cursive and Manuscript Writing. EDCS 423. Reading in the Secondary School. EDCS 432. Implementing the Career Education Concept. EDCS 445. Aerospace Education. EDCS 446. Directed Observation. EDCS 485. Paraprofessional Training/Supervision. EDCS 487. Group Processes and Leadership. EDCS 488. Group Dynamics and the Individual. EDF 401. Contemporary Movements. EDSE 402. Identifying the Gifted Child. EDSE 403. Creativity for the Gifted. EDSE 405. Methods and Materials for the Gifted. EDSE 412. Teaching Strategies for Students with Disabilities. EDSE 424. Mainstreaming. EDSE 430. Curriculum and Materials for Students with Disabilities. EDSE 437. The Gifted Student. EDSE 482. Due Process of Law and Special Education. EDSE 484. The Individual Education Plan. EDSE 485. Teaching Children With Behavior Problems. EDSE 486. Utilization of Direct Instruction Materials.
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