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COMM 1192 - YHC Yearbook II 1 hour
This course will present students with the opportunity to work on the staff of the college yearbook. Members of the staff are required to work during prescribed periods under supervision.
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COMM 2010 - Social Science Statistics 3 hours
Prerequisites: MATH 1101 . An introductory-level statistics course designed for social sciences and humanities majors, this course is designed to provide students with an understanding of probability, sampling, generalization, types of data, and statistical procedures used in social research. Students conduct statistical tests and interpret their results.
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COMM 2050 - Communication Theory 3 hours
Prerequisites: Must be a Communications Studies major or minor. Study of communication theories, systems, models, formulations and measurements; new dimensions in speech criticism and research methodology; critical study of published reports in the contemporary literature of the field.
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COMM 2100 - Interpersonal Communication 3 hours
A course designed to illustrate the complexities of interacting with others including components of professional, friend, family, and other relationships with regard to verbal and nonverbal communication.
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COMM 2200 - Intercultural Communication 3 hours
Examines communication practices in multi-cultural settings including international, national, regional, ethnic, racial, economic, religious, and other topics of pertinence to effective intercultural communication. This course illustrates how the cultural lens of communicators affects their interactions and interpretations. Students will explore differences and similarities in human communication as a function of culture and be taught to interpret behavior from outside of their own lenses.
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COMM 2281 - Newspaper Production III 1 hour
Students enrolled in this course will work on the staff of the YHC student newspaper Enotah Echoes in a variety of different roles, including news reporting, features writing, photography, editing, production, and business operations. This course is open to all students. Non-Media Communication Students can earn up to eight hours of general elective credit from the COMM 1181-2, 2281-2, 3381-2 and 4481-2 series.
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COMM 2282 - Newspaper Production IV 1 hour
Students enrolled in this course will work on the staff of the YHC student newspaper Enotah Echoes in a variety of different roles, including news reporting, features writing, photography, editing, production, and business operations. This course is open to all students. Non-Media Communication Students can earn up to eight hours of general elective credit from the COMM 1181 and COMM 1191 series combined.
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COMM 2291 - YHC Publications - Yearbook III 1 hour
This course will present students with the opportunity to work on the staff of the college yearbook. Members of the staff are required to work during prescribed periods under supervision.
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COMM 2292 - YHC Yearbook IV 1 hour
Prerequisites: High school or college newspaper or yearbook experience or written permission of the professor. This course will present students with the opportunity to work on the staff of the college yearbook. Members of the staff are required to work during prescribed periods under supervision.
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COMM 2300 - Language and Social Interaction 3 hours
This course includes theory and research on the role of language in social interaction. Topics include: the nature of signs and symbols; language, perception and thought; and social psychological factors in verbal encoding and impression formation.
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COMM 2310 - Nonverbal Communication 3 hours
This course presents an introduction to nonverbal behavior as a form of communication, with emphasis upon nonverbal communication in the classroom, in the business world, and in general interpersonal relations. Examination will be made of such areas of nonverbal behavior as kinesics (body language), haptics (communication through touch), proxemics (use of space and communication), paralinguistics (vocal cues in communication), and nonverbal factors in communication between variant ethnic groups and cultures.
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COMM 2700 - Introduction to Media Effects Research and Theory 3 hours
This course will provide a history of media research, the debates surrounding media effects research, and discuss the contemporary theories that aim to explain the effect of media content on individuals’ thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the psychology behind media effects, comprehend how media are studied and analyzed, and recognize some of the unanswered questions related to media effects.
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COMM 2800 - Introduction to Information Society 3 hours
This course will explore issues related to the role of media in the Information Age. Students will learn about the concept of Information Society and its economic, political, and social implications. A historical account of the information industry will be presented, followed by analysis of the effects of information and communication technology on individuals and society. Students will also learn basic technological aspects of modern communication devices. The aim of this course is to make students more critically aware of the social and political issues regarding the Information Society.
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COMM 2810 - Introduction to Media Literacy 3 hours
An introductory course into issues related to media literacy, this course will encourage students to critically evaluate their media. Students will learn how to analyze media texts to understand how elements of the media industry, such as media ownership and different economic models, might affect the production and presentation of media content. The aim of this course is to encourage students to become active, critical consumers of media so that they may gain greater awareness of the potential for misrepresentation and manipulation of media content.
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COMM 2850 - Study Abroad 3 hours
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COMM 2851 - Study Abroad 3 hours
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COMM 2900 - Reporting I 3 hours
In this course, students will be introduced to the basics of news reporting. A historical account of journalism will be presented, and students will discuss the process of reporting the news, including how to find a news story, the basics of interviewing and investigation, and the proper format and style for writing news stories. Students will also discuss the duality of journalism and the roles of objectivity and engagement in today’s news industry.
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COMM 2980 - Independent Study 3 hours
Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum. Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
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COMM 2981 - Independent Study 3 hours
Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum. Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
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COMM 3000 - Communication, Gender, and Identity 3 hours
Prerequisites: COMM 2050 . This course is designed to allow students to learn the concepts relative to communication and both genders. Study includes, but is not limited to, communication among both and single genders; communication role development; how gender communication affects family relationships; differences in verbal and nonverbal communication across genders; and how gender roles affect close relationships, education, the media, acts of violence, and the workplace.
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COMM 3010 - Rhetoric of Persuasion 3 hours
Prerequisites: COMM 2050 . Study of the classical foundation of rhetorical theory with emphasis on Greek and Roman contributions and theorists is the foundation of this course. Rhetorical criticism including those of the classical-traditional, experiential, new rhetoric and contemporary will partner with foundational readings throughout the semester. Additionally, the course will include the application of rhetorical theory and criticism to actual rhetorical events and situations.
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COMM 3020 - Research Methods in Communication 3 hours
Prerequisites: COMM 2050 . This course is designed to increase students’ knowledge of the foundations and types of research methods commonly employed in communication research. Both quantitative and qualitative methods will be taught. Students will gain a fuller understanding of the relationship between theory and research. They will also gain practical experience in employing at least one of the research methods in an original research project.
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COMM 3050 - Family Communication 3 hours
Prerequisites: COMM 2050 . This course will provide students with an understanding of the theories and practices of family communication by providing a framework for discussing the communication, sociological and psychological aspects of family communication and relating them to daily life examples. Students will learn how families communicate rules, roles, and stories that are essential to the process of meaning-making in the family and to its development. Students will also analyze theoretical frameworks such as family systems theory, social construction theory, and dialectical theory.
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COMM 3100 - Conflict Management 3 hours
Prerequisites: COMM 2050 . This course examines positive conflict management processes, including active listening and communication skills, principled negotiation, mediation, and nonviolent direct action.
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COMM 3200 - Deception 3 hours
Prerequisites: COMM 2050 . This course examines lying and deception as strategic and manipulative behavior, discusses the boundaries between unethical and adaptive deception, and explores several contexts in which deception commonly occurs (advertising, art, journalism, politics, relationships, etc.).
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COMM 3300 - Small Group 3 hours
Prerequisites: COMM 2050 . The theory and practice of small group communication, with emphasis upon the psychology of small group interaction, styles and methods of leadership, environments and small group interactions, and problem/solution methodologies in small group interaction are central points of examination in this course. Students are provided the opportunity to apply theory in actual small group projects.
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COMM 3381 - Newspaper Production V 1 hour
Students enrolled in this course will work on the staff of the YHC student newspaper Enotah Echoes in a variety of different roles, including news reporting, features writing, photography, editing, production, and business operations. This course is open to all students. Non-Media Communication Students can earn up to eight hours of general elective credit from COMM 1181-2, 2281-2, 3381-2 and 4481-2 series.
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COMM 3382 - Newspaper Production VI 1 hour
Students enrolled in this course will work on the staff of the YHC student newspaper Enotah Echoes in a variety of different roles, including news reporting, features writing, photography, editing, production, and business operations. This course is open to all students. Non-Media Communication Students can earn up to eight hours of general elective credit from COMM 1181-2, 2281-2, 3381-2 and 4481-2 series.
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COMM 3400 - Organizational Communication 3 hours
This course offers an application of communication theory and research to established organizations, with special emphasis on communication causes, correlates, and consequences of internal and external organizational communication processes at individual, group, and organizational and societal levels of analysis.
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COMM 3500 - Health Communication 3 hours
Prerequisites: 2050 . An exploration of the role communication plays in health care delivery, health behavior change programs, and health communication career opportunities. The course is designed to increase understanding of the communication theories and research in patient/provider relationships, communication in health care organizations, media coverage of health, and health communication campaign planning and implementation.
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COMM 3600 - Advanced Public Speaking 3 hours
Prerequisites: COMM 1100 . This course includes the theory and practice of speech composition and the role of speech-making in various professional settings. Special emphasis is placed on style, organization, support, and criticism of the public speech with a primary emphasis upon manuscript speech-building and delivery.
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COMM 3700 - Audience Response to Entertainment Media 3 hours
Prerequisites: COMM 2700 . This course offers an overview of theories and research related to the consumption and appeal of media entertainment. The goal of this course is to help students understand why people seek out media entertainment, and how they respond to this entertainment fare. At the end of this course, students should understand the motivations behind entertainment media consumption, substantive differences between entertainment genres, processes that govern our cognitive, affective, and behavioral responses to entertainment media, and the short- and long-term consequences of our entertainment media.
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COMM 3800 - History & Economy of Telecommunications 3 hours
Prerequisites: COMM 2800 . A discussion of the institutional, economic and content development of the telecommunication industry. Topics discussed in class include broadcast media, cable programming, telephone and data transmission, and new media technologies. This course will also explore the growing international scope of today’s media systems, and discuss laws and policies related to telecommunications.
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COMM 3820 - Media Convergence and Global Media Environment 3 hours
Prerequisites: COMM 2050 . This course will investigate issues related to the concept of media convergence, both from a technological aspect and an ownership perspective. On the technological side, students will discuss the increasingly blurring line that distinguishes traditional and new media, and how merging affects the way messages are created across borders. From the ownership perspective, students will analyze issues related to the consolidation of media ownership, and how this consolidation has influenced the way in which our media is produced and consumed.
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COMM 3830 - Media Law and Policy 3 hours
Prerequisites: COMM 2050 . This course will introduce students to the significance of media law and policy in shaping the U.S. media system. Beginning with a review of the American legal system and the First Amendment, the course is designed to build on previous knowledge of the rule of law by familiarizing students with legal concepts, court cases, and policies of importance to the study of media. Students will also learn about the critical role of the Federal Communications Commission in media regulation, especially its historical role in regulating the introduction, development, and safekeeping of media technologies.
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COMM 3840 - Media Advocacy and Democracy 3 hours
Prerequisites: COMM 2050 . Students in this course will examine the role of the media in the modern political process. Topics covered include the role of media in the ‘marketplace of ideas’, and the use of media by private and public citizens alike as a platform for advocacy and social change.
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COMM 3900 - Reporting II 3 hours
Prerequisites: COMM 2900 . This course will take a closer look at the art and practice of news reporting, including different styles of news writing for a variety of publications, including newspapers, magazines, and other formats. A comprehensive examination of the editing process will also be included.
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COMM 3910 - Journalism and New Media 3 hours
Prerequisites: COMM 2050 This course will examine issues related to new technology and news reporting. Topics covered will include the use of blogs and podcasts by both established news agencies and upstart news companies, and the emergence of the citizen journalist. Students will be expected to develop a competency with new technology as well as refine their advanced journalism skills.
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COMM 3920 - Communication in the Virtual Environment 3 hours
Prerequisites: COMM 2050 . Advances in media technology have ushered in a new age of hybrid interpersonal and mediated communication. This course will examine issues related to social interaction in virtual environments, including the formation of interpersonal relationships through online social networks. Students will analyze how individuals choose to represent themselves online, and how they are perceived by others. Several theories related to computer-mediated communication will also be examined and online privacy issues will be discussed.
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COMM 3930 - Media Management 3 hours
This course will introduce students to the multi-faced task of managing a newspaper. Students will learn the organizational, operational, programming, financial, and legal responsibilities that befall a managing editor. Students will also be exposed to the ethical considerations of running a newsroom, including the separation of business operations from editorial operations. Current issues of media management and new media will also be discussed.
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COMM 3950 - Editing and News Production 3 hours
Prerequisites: COMM 2050 and instructor approval. Students will be introduced to the basics of editing and producing newspaper content. An intimate knowledge of AP Style will be developed, as well as standard content editing and fact-checking practices. Students will be expected to develop a competency with several different desktop publishing software packages. Either 3950 or 3951 may be applied toward Media Communication Concentration major electives (not both).
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COMM 3951 - Editing and News Production II 3 hours
Prerequisites: COMM 3950 . An extension of Editing and News Production I (COMM 3950 ), this course will continue to develop student’s knowledge of editing and producing newspaper content, including a more intimate knowledge of AP Style and other copyediting techniques. Students will continue developing their techniques with several different desktop and digital publishing packages, including Adobe InDesign and Quark XPress. Either 3950 or 3951 may be applied toward Media Communication Concentration major electives (not both).
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COMM 4000 - History and Critique of Public Address 3 hours
Prerequisites: Completion of at least 21 hours in Communication Studies; To be taken in the senior year. This course will cover the history of public address from the Greeks to present, with in-depth analyses of the role of notable speakers from past and current events in the knowledge, perception and behavior of citizens.
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COMM 4100 - Ethnography and Narrative Inquiry 3 hours
Prerequisites: Completion of at least 21 hours in Communication Studies; To be taken in the senior year. This is a combined theory and methods course is designed to introduce students to the ethnography of communication and narrative inquiry. Particular emphasis will be placed on theoretical approaches to narrative and the analysis of narratives in human interaction. Critical readings on ethnography and narrative will be central to this seminar course. Students are expected to complete an ethnographic project suitable for eventual journal submission.
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COMM 4200 - Intergroup Communication and Social Dominance 3 hours
Prerequisites: Completion of at least 21 hours in Communication Studies; To be taken in the senior year. Survey of theory and research concerning language and communication between various social groups, with emphasis on understanding the role communication plays in integrating and differentiating group members.
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COMM 4300 - Senior Media Capstone 3 hours
Prerequisites: Approval of Media Studies faculty; one faculty member must be approved as an advisor for the project prior to enrollment. Students enrolled in this course will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and implementing a faculty-sponsored research project or media portfolio. Students are required to apply relevant theory to ground their senior project.
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COMM 4481 - Newspaper Production VII 1 hour
Students enrolled in this course will work on the staff of the YHC student newspaper Enotah Echoes in a variety of different roles, including news reporting, features writing, photography, editing, production, and business operations. This course is open to all students. Non-Media Communication Students can earn up to eight hours of general elective credit from the COMM 1181-2, 2281-2, 3381-2 and 4481-2 series.
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COMM 4482 - Newspaper Production VIII 1 hour
Students enrolled in this course will work on the staff of the YHC student newspaper Enotah Echoes in a variety of different roles, including news reporting, features writing, photography, editing, production, and business operations. This course is open to all students. Non-Media Communication Students can earn up to eight hours of general elective credit from COMM 1181-2, 2281-2, 3381-2 and 4481-2 series.
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COMM 4850 - Study Abroad 3 hours
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COMM 4851 - Study Abroad 3 hours
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COMM 4900 - Neighborhood News Bureau 3 hours
Prerequisites: COMM 2900 , COMM 3900 . Students enrolled in this course will be assigned to cover various news, features, and other events in Towns County (GA), Union County (GA), and Clay County (NC) area, among others. Students will prepare weekly news stories suitable for publication. Students will also make efforts to submit their work for publication in local and regional publications.
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COMM 4940 - Public Relations and Media Campaigns 3 hours
Prerequisites: COMM 2900 , COMM 3900 , or Instructor Consent; Recommended COMM 3840 . This course will expose students to an alternative career choice to journalism: public relations. Students will be introduced to the principles and practices of public relations professionals, including developing strategic communication campaigns. Issues of new media and public relations will also be examined. Among other class projects, students will be expected to work with a local business or organization to design a press kit and implement a communication campaign aimed at raising that client’s profile.
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COMM 4970 - Senior Media Internship 3 hours
Prerequisites: Approval of Media Studies faculty; one faculty member must be approved as an advisor for the project prior to enrollment. Students enrolled in this course will be responsible for securing an internship at a media company of their choosing, pending approval from the Media Studies faculty. Notably, the internship must be within the realm of journalism, broadcasting, public relations, or a related industry. Internships need not be at local companies.
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COMM 4980 - Independent Study 3 hours
Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum. Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
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COMM 4981 - Independent Study 3 hours
Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum. Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
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COMM 4996 - Special Topics in Communication 1-3 hours
Prerequisites: COMM 2050 Courses on selected topics in the discipline.
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CSCI 1100 - Introduction to Personal Computing 3 hours
Introductory course for microcomputers relating how a computer is applied to the solution of problems in our information-oriented society. Included is a study of fundamental hardware, operating systems, data communications and networking, computer privacy and security, and the social, economic, and legal impact of information systems. Standard business-based software packages are used by students to solve a variety of business-related problems. Networks and the Internet are emphasized throughout.
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CSCI 1610 - Computer Programming I 4 hours
Prerequisites: MATH 1101 or MATH 1101I . CSCI 1161 is an introductory programming course that seeks to teach the fundamentals of object oriented programming and design with a strong focus on problem solving and critical thinking. The goal of the course is not centered on learning a specific language but is more focused around learning sound principles that can be used in any modern object oriented language such as C++ or Java. Students will also learn sound programming practices such as coding standards, debugging, documentation, commenting, and program tracing. Throughout the course students will examine such topics as objects, classes, inheritance, variables, variable scope, logic, branching, looping, file IO, and arrays.
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CSCI 1620 - Intermediate Programming 4 hours
Prerequisites: CSCI 1610 . This is the second semester course in the introductory programming sequence and teaches skills for solving more complex problems such as searching, sorting, and file access. The course focuses on algorithm development, modularity, top-down design, and basic data structures such as linked lists, stacks, queues, and trees.
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CSCI 2550 - Special Topics in Computer Science 1 hour
Courses on selected topics in the discipline of computer science.
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CSCI 2560 - Special Topics/Computer Science 1 hour
Courses on selected topics in the discipline of computer science.
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CSCI 2570 - Special Topics/Computer Science 1 hour
Courses on selected topics in the discipline of computer science.
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CSCI 2580 - Special Topics/Computer Science 1 hour
Courses on selected topics in the discipline of computer science.
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DANC 1101 - Dance Fundamentals I 1 hour
An introduction to the movement techniques and basic vocabulary of modern theatre dance styles, including ballet, tap and jazz. Emphasis will be given to rhythmic awareness and aesthetic elements. This course is intended for students majoring in Theatre and Musical Theatre.
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DANC 1102 - Dance Fundamentals II 1 hour
An introduction to the movement techniques and basic vocabulary of modern theatre dance styles including ballet, tap, and jazz. Emphasis will be given to rhythmic awareness and aesthetic elements. This course is intended for students majoring in theatre and musical theatre.
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DANC 2201 - Dance Fundamentals III 1 hour
An introduction to the movement techniques and basic vocabulary of modern theatre dance styles, including ballet, tap and jazz. Emphasis will be given to rhythmic awareness and aesthetic elements. This course is intended for students majoring in Theatre and Musical Theatre.
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DANC 2202 - Dance Fundamentals IV 1 hour
An introduction to the movement techniques and basic vocabulary of modern theatre dance styles including ballet, tap, and jazz. Emphasis will be given to rhythmic awareness and aesthetic elements. This course is intended for students majoring in theatre and musical theatre.
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DANC 2211 - Dance for the Musical Theatre: Tap 1 hour
Prerequisites: DANC 2202 . A second (Beginning / Intermediate) level study of tap dance with emphasis on vocabulary, steps, styles and historical tradition. May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 2212 - Dance for the Musical Theatre Jazz 1 hour
Prerequisites: DANC 2202 . A second (Beginning/Intermediate) level study of Jazz dance techniques with emphasis given to the refinement of skills and style. May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 2213 - Dance for the Musical Theatre: Ballet 1 hour
Prerequisites: DANC 2202 . A second (Beginning / Intermediate) level study of classical ballet with emphasis on vocabulary, alignment / placement, line, style, and musicality. May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 2214 - Dance for the Musical Theatre: Modern 1 hour
Prerequisites: DANC 2202 . An introduction to modern dance with an emphasis on techniques, vocabulary, improvisation and concepts of time, space, force and direction. May be repeated for credit.
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ECON 2101 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 hours
Prerequisites: MATH 1101 or MATH 1101I or higher. Topics include unemployment, inflation, economic growth and development, and the effects of monetary and fiscal policy on the economy with applications to current economic problems.
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ECON 2102 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 hours
Prerequisites: MATH 1101 or MATH 1101I or higher. Co-requisite: BUSP 3100 . Topics include elasticity, utility, economic efficiency, the theory of cost, and government regulation of business with applications to current economic problems. Also, the economics of poverty, pollution, energy, population, international trade, and comparative systems are analyzed.
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ECON 2210 - Legal Environment of Business 3 hours
A course designed to provide prospective business managers with a background of the legal environment pertaining to both profit and non-profit orgainizations, with attention to the changing influences of society and politics that affect such organizations. Social and moral responsibilities of businesses are introduced through study of rule by law emerging from common law, courts, regulatory activities of legislative bodies, administrative agencies, and executive departments.
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EDUC 2204 - Introduction to Education 3 hours
This course is designed to introduce the student to the educational system. It will focus on the history of education and the philosophies that have influenced our schools today and will analyze current issues and events that are challenging today’s teachers. Students will be given the opportunity to study and evaluate local schools by observing ten different classes, ranging from kindergarten to twelfth grade. 10 hours of observation are required.
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EDUC 2210 - Teacher Technology 3 hours
Prerequisites: CSCI 1100 , EDUC 2204 . This course includes knowledge about and use of computers and related technologies in the integration of technology to support learning and assessment of instruction and to enhance teacher productivity.
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EDUC 2220 - Exceptional Learners 3 hours
Prerequisites: EDUC 2204 . A study of the characteristics by which exceptional learners are identified and of the assessment and instructional strategies used. 10 hours of observation are required.
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EDUC 2230 - Educational Psychology 3 hours
Prerequisites: EDUC 2204 . A study of the major learning theories: Behaviorism, cognitivism, and neobehaviorism; the nature of the learning process; and the application of psychological research. Students will be given the opportunity to study and evaluate local schools by observing ten different classes, ranging from kindergarten to twelfth grade. A minimum of 10 hours of observation in local schools is required for secondary majors only.
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EDUC 2240 - School, Home, and the Community 3 hours
Prerequisites: EDUC 2204 . Essentials needed for successful involvement with children from various socioeconomic and cultural groups, including philosophy, teaching methods, and materials providing optimum learning experiences. A minimum of 10 hours of observation in local schools (primary, elementary, middle, and high schools) is required.
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EDUC 2250 - Intro to Early Childhood Education 3 hours
Prerequisites: EDUC 2204 . This course is a prerequisite for all methods courses in the Early Childhood certification program. An overview of early childhood education is provided which includes philosophical, historical, psychological and social influences on past and current approaches to teaching young children. Emphasis will be placed on the design, implementation and evaluation of developmentally appropriate curriculum including differentiated, integrated and technology-enhanced learning units. Best practices relating to student assessment of early childhood students, including portfolio development, will also be addressed. A minimum of 10 hours of observation and participation is required.
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EDUC 2260 - Fundamentals of Human Growth and Development Prenatal-Age 8 3 hours
Prerequisites: EDUC 2204 . This course focuses on physical, cognitive, and social stages of human growth and development. Theories and models of behaviors and development applied to the field of early childhood education will be introduced. The relationship between stages of development and appropriate instructional practices will be identified. Major contributions from the leading authorities in the field will be emphasized during the study of each area of development.
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EDUC 3003 - Math Methods for Early Childhood Education I 3 hours
Prerequisites: EDUC 2204 , EDUC 2250 Co-requisite: EDUC 3007 , EDUC 3008 , EDUC 3009 This course is designed to provide the knowledge, skills and dispositions to effectively establish mathematical foundations for students. Math methods will introduce students to teaching mathematical content and processes with emphasis on organizing for instruction, teaching methodology, and assessment. Learning activities will include the use of instructional strategies including cooperative learning, learning centers and hands on learning using manipulatives. Additional expenses may be incurred. Practicum is required.
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EDUC 3004 - Math Methods for Early Childhood Education II 3 hours
Prerequisites: EDUC 2204 , EDUC 2250 Co-requisite: EDUC 3005 , EDUC 3006 , EDUC 3010 Based on knowledge acquired in Mathematic Methods for Early Childhood Education II, students will design and implement integrated technology enhanced, problem based learning units. Students will gain a more in-depth pedagogical knowledge base, a deeper understanding of the importance of inquiry and professionalism. The goal of this course is to prepare the future teacher of mathematics for facilitation of instruction that meets the needs of all children, including those children with disabilities. Additional expenses may be incurred. Practicum is required.
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EDUC 3005 - Science Methods for Early Childhood Educ 3
Prerequisites: EDUC 2204 , EDUC 2250 Co-requisite: EDUC 3004 , EDUC 3006 , EDUC 3010 This course addresses science content, process skills, and real world applications that are developmentally appropriate for science instruction. Students will become acquainted with inquiry based approaches to science that make use of cooperative learning, technology, learning centers and hands-on learning experiences. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between science and the environment. Practicum is required.
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EDUC 3006 - Social Science Methods for Early Childhood Education 3 hours
Prerequisites: EDUC 2204 , EDUC 2250 Co-requisite: EDUC 3004 , EDUC 3005 , EDUC 3010 Students will become acquainted with appropriate sources of curricula, teaching methods, and materials for providing children with successful learning experiences in social studies. Students will design and implement learning experiences that incorporate the knowledge, skills and dispositions appropriate for social studies programs. Special emphasis will be placed on the integration of social studies into Language Arts and other appropriate content areas. Practicum is required.
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EDUC 3007 - Creative Arts, Health and Movement Early Childhood Education 3 hours
Prerequisites: EDUC 2204 , EDUC 2250 Co-requisite: EDUC 3003 , EDUC 3008 , EDUC 3009 This course provides a study of the creative arts (art and music) combined with movement education and health. Emphasis is placed on the role of the arts, movement education and health in the development of the young child. Methods and techniques for integrating these areas into the daily curriculum are highlighted including applying and synthesizing concepts of multiple intelligence in the development of classroom curricula. Practicum is required.
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EDUC 3008 - Children’s Literature 3 hours
Prerequisites: EDUC 2204 , EDUC 2250 Co-requisite: EDUC 3003 , EDUC 3007 , EDUC 3009 This course is designed to introduce students to various genres of children’s literature. In addition to reading the classics and the critically acclaimed works of both fiction and nonfiction by modern writers, students will study poetry, folklore, and mythology, and examine the relationship between illustration and text. The history of multicultural children’s books and issues relating to multiculturalism and stereotyping will be addressed. Strategies for critically evaluating and selecting literature for instruction and aesthetic purposes will be emphasized. Practicum is required.
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EDUC 3009 - Reading and Language Arts I 3 hours
Prerequisites: EDUC 2204 , EDUC 2250 Co-requisite: EDUC 3003 , EDUC 3007 , EDUC 3008 This course is designed to introduce students to instructional strategies and resources used in reading and language arts early childhood classrooms. Particular attention will be paid to readiness factors, phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary development, comprehension and fluency. Strategies for developing a balanced approach to literacy instruction that meets the diverse needs of students will be included. In addition, research based best practices relating to reading, speaking, listening, writing, expressing and viewing will be addressed. Practicum is required.
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EDUC 3010 - Reading and Language Arts II 3 hours
Prerequisites: EDUC 2204 , EDUC 2250 Co-requisite: EDUC 3004 , EDUC 3005 , EDUC 3006 This course is designed to provide students with a knowledge base for identifying reading related problems and their causes. A study of instructional methodologies and resources used to provide reading and language arts interventions will be addressed. Remediation of reading problems in early childhood grades and a focus on matching problems with solutions will also be included. Strategies for enhancing home-school collaboration and cultivating lifelong reading habits will be emphasized. Practicum is required.
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EDUC 3011 - Introduction to Middle Grades 3 hours
Prerequisites: EDUC 2204 An examination of the middle grades/middle school concept. The course introduces the middle school child through an emphasis on current research and curriculum development and instructional planning. A minimum of 10 hours of observation and participation.
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EDUC 3012 - Fundamentals of Human Growth & Development 6-14 3 hours
Prerequisites: EDUC 2204 ,EDUC 3011 Co-requisite: EDUC 3017 , EDUC 3018 This course focuses on physical, cognitive, and social stages of human growth and development. Theories and models of child development applied to the field of early childhood to middle grades education will be introduced. The relationship between stages of development and appropriate instructional practices will be identified. Major contributions from the leading authorities in the field will be emphasized during the study of each area of development.
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EDUC 3017 - Creative Arts and Health: Middle Grades Education 2 hours
Prerequisites: EDUC 2204 , EDUC 3011 Co-requisite: EDUC 3012 , EDUC 3018 An integrated study of music and the visual arts combined with health and movement appropriate for students in the elementary and middle grades. Practicum is required
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EDUC 3021 - Intro to Secondary Education 3 hours
Prerequisites: EDUC 2204 Historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations of secondary education; an analysis of curricular trends in secondary education; program models for secondary education. Emphasis is on instructional planning, curriculum development, and current research. A practicum of 60 hours is required.
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EDUC 3023 - Methods in Reading and Language Arts 3 hours
Prerequisites: EDUC 2204 , EDUC 3021 An examination of the reading and language arts skills needed by students in grades 6-12 for successful operation within the content areas, with attention given to methods, materials, and the relationship between adolescent development and the reading/language arts process in presecondary and secondary school settings. Practicum is required.
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EDUC 3024 - History Education: Secondary Schools 3 hours
Prerequisites: EDUC 2204 , EDUC 3021 A study of the methods of teaching and the development of curriculum in the social sciences in the secondary grades with attention given to sources of curricula, methods of instruction, and teaching skills which are essential for learning. Practicum is reqiured.
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EDUC 3025 - Mathematics Education: Secondary Education 3 hours
Prerequisites: EDUC 2204 , EDUC 3021 An examination of the mathematics skills needed by students in grades 6-12 for successful operation within the content areas, with attention given to methods, materials, and the relationship between adolescent development and the mathematics process in presecondary and secondary school settings. Practicum is required.
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EDUC 3026 - Science Education: Secondary 3 hours
Prerequisites: EDUC 2204 , EDUC 3021 A critical survey of objectives, course content, and methods for various fields of science teaching in secondary education including demonstrations and laboratory techniques. Practicum is required.
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EDUC 4410 - Curriculum, Methods, and Evaluation: Secondary 3 hours
A survey of the organization and content of secondary school curriculum; a study of administrative organization, student grouping practices, effective methods, instructional planning, evaluation techniques, standardized testing procedures, record keeping,
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EDUC 4411 - Student Teaching 12 hours
This course provides the candidate with a full semester for full time school site teaching experience in nearby public schools systems under the supervision of a certified teacher and University supervisor. The candidate will be required to synthesize and apply theories acquired in coursework to realistic classroom situations.
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EDUC 3013 - Literature, Language Arts & Reading 5 hours
Prerequisites: EDUC 2204 , EDUC 3011 Co-requisite: and EDUC 3014 , and/or EDUC 3015 , and/or EDUC 3016 Study of teaching materials and techniques used in middle grades language arts and literature programs with focus on the use of speaking, listening, reading, writing across the content areas, guidelines for evaluating juvenile literature; and studies of authors and illustrators. Practicum is required.
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