May 15, 2024  
2018-2019 Southeastern University - Traditional Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Southeastern University - Traditional Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Elective

  
  • ELECTIVE MATHEMATICS - MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE


    Mathematics Elective. See Degree Audit for more information.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELECTIVE MATHEMATICS - 3 Hrs. - MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE


    Please see Degree Audit for information.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELECTIVE MEDIA MINISTRY - MEDIA MINISTRY ELECTIVE


    Media Ministry Elective

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELECTIVE MEDIA MINISTRY - MEDIA MINISTRY ELECTIVE


    Media Ministry Elective

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELECTIVE MIDDLE GRADES CONTEN - MIDDLE GRADES CONTENT ELECTIVE


    Middle Grades Content Elelctive. See Degree Audit for more information.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELECTIVE MINOR COURSE - 3 Hrs - MINOR COURSE ELECTIVE


    Minor Course Elective.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELECTIVE MINOR COURSE - 3 Hrs - MINOR COURSE ELECTIVE


    Minor Course Elective.

    Credits: 3
  
  
  • ELECTIVE MUSIC INSTRUMENTAL - APPLIED LESSON


    Applied instrumental lesson.

    Credits: 2
  
  • ELECTIVE NATURAL SCIENCE - NATURAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE AND LAB


    Natural Science Elective and Lab. See Degree Audit for more information.

    Credits: 4
  
  • ELECTIVE NEW TESTAMENT - NEW TESTAMENT ELECTIVE


    See your degree audit for your elective options.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELECTIVE OLD TESTAMENT - OLD TESTAMENT ELECTIVE


    Old Testament Elective. See Degree Audit for more information.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELECTIVE OLD TESTAMENT - POETRY/WISDOW ELECTIVE


    Elective studies in Old Testament Poetry or Wisdom.

  
  • ELECTIVE OLD TESTAMENT PROPHE - OLD TESTAMENT PROPHET ELECTIVE


    Old Testament Prophet Elective. See Degree Audit for more information.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELECTIVE OLD TESTAMENT-3 Hrs. - OLD TESTAMENT HISTORICAL ELECTIVE


    Please see Degree Audit for information.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELECTIVE PASTORAL - PASTORAL ELECTIVE


    Elective studies in Pastoral Ministry.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELECTIVE PIANO/VOICE 1 Hr. - APPLIED PIANO/VOICE LESSION


    Please see audit for applied lesson requirements.

  
  • ELECTIVE PRACTICAL MINISTRY - PRACTICAL MINISTRY ELECTIVE


    Practical Ministry Elective. See Degree Audit for more information

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELECTIVE PRACTICAL MINISTRY - PRACTICAL MINISTRY ELECTIVE


    See degree audit for more information.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELECTIVE PROPHET - PROPHET COURSE ELECTIVE


    See degree audit for more information.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELECTIVE PROPHETS - 3 Hrs. - BIBLE PROPHETS ELECTIVE


    Please see Degree Audit for information.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELECTIVE PSYCHOLOGY - BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE - PSYCH ELECTIVE


    BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE

  
  • ELECTIVE PSYCHOLOGY - PSYCHOLOGY ELECTIVE


    Psychology Elective see Degree Audit for more information.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELECTIVE PSYCHOLOGY-3 Hrs. - PSYCHOLOGY ELECTIVE


    Psychology Elective. See Degree Audit for more information.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELECTIVE PUBLIC RELATIONS - PUBLIC RELATIONS ELECTIVE


    PUBLIC RELATIONS ELECTIVE

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELECTIVE RELIGION - 3 Hrs. - RELIGION ELECTIVE


    Religion Elective. See Degree Audit for more information.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELECTIVE SCIENCE - 4 Hrs. - SCIENCE ELECTIVE AND LAB


    Science Elective and Lab. See Degree Audit for more information.

    Credits: 4
  
  • ELECTIVE SECOND MAJOR/MINOR - SECOND MAJOR/MINOR COURSE ELECTIVE


    See Degree Audit for more information.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELECTIVE SECOND MAJOR/MINOR - SECOND MAJOR/MINOR COURSE ELECTIVE


    See Degree Audit for more information.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELECTIVE SECOND MAJOR/MINOR - SECOND MAJOR/MINOR COURSE ELECTIVE


    See Degree Audit for more information.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELECTIVE SECOND MAJOR/MINOR - SECOND MAJOR/MINOR ELECTIVE


    See Degree Audit for more Information.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELECTIVE SOCIAL SCIENCE 3 Hrs - SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE


    Social Science Elective. See Degree Audit for more information.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELECTIVE SOCIAL WORK - CLINICAL PRACTICE ELECTIVE


    Elective coursework towards the Master in Social Work Degree.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite:  None

    Credits: 3
  
  
  • ELECTIVE THEOLOGY - 3 Hrs. - THEOLOGY ELECTIVE


    Theology Elective.  See Degree Audit for more information.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELECTIVE VOICE - APPLIED/CLASS VOICE ELECTIVE


    Student choice of Voice Applied Lesson or Class Voice for 2 credits.

    Credits: 2
  
  • ELECTIVE WRITING WORKSHOP - ADVANCED GENRE ELECTIVE-3 Hrs.


    Student may take the Advanced Genre courses up to four times as a genre workshop.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ENGL 3013 CREATIVE WRITING  or permission of the instructor

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELECTIVE LEADERSHIP - - LDRS TRACK ELECTIVE


    See Degree Audit for more information.

    Credits: 3

Elementary Education

  
  • ECED 3003 - CHILDREN’S LITERATURE AND DEVELOPMENT


    This course investigates children’s literature emphasizing developmentally appropriate instructional practices. Attention is placed on understanding psychological, social, emotional, and cognitive development as they correlate to motivating students to interact with literature.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDUC 2233

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECED 3173 - TEACHING MATHEMATICS PREK/ELEMT SCHOOL


    Emphasis is on teaching mathematics in elementary schools through the use of appropriate methods, materials, and evaluation techniques.  Current issues, strategies and trends in mathematics are reviewed. Integrated field experiences are included.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDUC 2123, EDUC 3713

    Credits: 3
  
  • ECED 4423 - METHODS OF TEACHING PREK-3 SCIENCE


    This course helps students master basic science concepts and skills represented in four domains: Science Knowledge, Science Process Skills and Creative Thinking in Science, Attitudes and Values in Science, and Science Applications and Technology.  The course includes integration of physical education, health, nutrition, and safety, and their relationships to the growth and development of the child and the learning process. The Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards of Science for grades K-6 form the core content for the course. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDUC 3133

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELED 2443 - THE CHILD:DVLPMNT YOUNG CHILD 0-11


    This course is the study of the physical, psychological, social, emotional, and intellectual development of the child from conception to age eleven and the implications for curriculum development and methodology

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDUC 3123

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELED 3153 - TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES IN ELEM SCH


    Emphasis is placed on helping prospective teachers acquire background and skills in developing instructional methods, developmentally appropriate materials, content and evaluation procedures for teaching meaningful social studies to elementary students who bring a variety of cultural and instructional needs to the classroom.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDUC 2123

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELED 3223 - METHODS OF TEACHING LANGUAGE ARTS


    This course examines developmentally appropriate approaches to building a thematic language arts program for elementary students are examined, experienced, and immediately used in the classroom. This course has a focus on preparing the environment and learning experiences where students from a variety of instructional and cultural backgrounds learn the language modalities of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking in meaningful structures.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDUC 3123, EDUC 3713

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELED 3333 - CHILDREN’S LITERATURE


    This course is an investigation of genres in literature, with an emphasis on the use of developmentally appropriate curriculum practices and numerous award-winning children’s books and authors. Strategies for motivating students with diverse backgrounds to interact with literature are demonstrated. Culturally and instructionally diverse learning activities for the K-6 classroom are prepared.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDUC 3123

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELED 3453 - TCHNG PHY HLTH/NUTR/SAFETY:ELEM SCH


    This course focuses on planning for curriculum with emphasis on physical education, health, nutrition, and safety, and their relationships to the growth and development of the child and the learning process. The course will explore indicators of child abuse and neglect, communicable diseases, poor nutrition, injuries, and school/community health services for prevention and intervention.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDUC 3123, EDUC 3713

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELED 4113 - METHODS OF TEACHING KINDERGARTEN


    This course is a study of the organization, function, and philosophy of Early Childhood Education. Topics discussed apply not only to Kindergarten, but also to children aged 3 through 8 who may be Exceptional, English Language, or Special Education Learners.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDUC 3123, EDUC 3713

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELED 4333 - BEHAVIOR AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT ELEMENTARY


    This course is the study of models and strategies of behavior management appropriate for specific populations of students in accordance with human development milestones. The course covers student attributes of behavior, including response to interventions, age-appropriate discipline, intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation, conflict resolution, culture, and demographics. The course includes methodology for managing a learning environment utilizing research-based best practices in education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDUC 3351

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELED 4423 - TEACHING SCIENCE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL


    This course helps students master basic science concepts and skills represented in four domains: Science Knowledge, Science Process Skills and Creative Thinking in Science, Attitudes and Values in Science, and Science Applications and Technology.  The course includes integration of physical education, health, nutrition, and safety, and their relationships to the growth and development of the child and the learning process. The Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards of Science for grades K-6 form the core content for the course. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDUC 2123

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELED 4623 - MUSIC/ART/CREATIVE EXPRESSION IN THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM


    This course is a study of the child’s creative expression through music, art, drama, movement and play through the use of developmentally appropriate thematic curriculum and practices that give prospective teachers a knowledge of critical reflection, teaching techniques, methods, and materials.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDUC 3123, EDUC 3713

    Credits: 3

English

  
  • ENGL 1133 - ENGLISH COMPOSITION I


    Study and practice in the critical reading and effective writing of expository prose, with an emphasis on fluency and style.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 1233 - ENGLISH COMPOSITION II


    This course includes study and practice in the critical reading and effective writing of argumentative and expository prose, with an emphasis on the documented paper. A research paper is required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1133

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 2133 - INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE


    A course to introduce in-depth study of the poetry, fiction, and drama of American, English, and world literature.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1233

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 2223 - ART AND CULTURE OF GREAT BRITAIN


    This course is designed to increase the student’s understanding and appreciation of the creative and expressive arts of Great Britain through the integrated study of representative materials.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 2443 - THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD: A LITERARY AND HISTORICAL ANALYSIS OF THE 1890s


    This course is an in-depth, cross-disciplinary study of the allegorical symbolism of L. Frank Baum’s classic children’s novel, The Wizard of Oz, with attention to historical, economic, literary, and theatrical interpretations of the novel and its possible relationship to the Free Silver political and economic movement of the 1890s.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: THEO 1503 H1

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 2503 - LITERARY AND CULTURAL STUDIES


    This course introduces students to literary and cultural studies, particularly to the discipline specific ways of reading and writing about literary cultural texts that are expected of English and English and Intercultural Studies majors. Students will write interpretively about literary cultural texts while drawing on close textual analysis, cultural contexts, theoretical frameworks, scholarly criticism, and personal faith. Students will also become oriented to the English or English and Intercultural Studies major through an overview of the goals of these programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1233

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 2513 - BRITISH LITERATURE I


    This course introduces students to British literature from Old English through the Neo-classical period. Students will develop skills in reading, writing about, and interpreting literary cultural texts while drawing on relevant cultural contexts, critical frameworks, and personal faith.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1233

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 2523 - BRITISH LITERATURE II


    This course introduces students to British literature from Romanticism through the Contemporary period. Students will develop skills in reading, writing about, and interpreting literary cultural texts while drawing on relevant cultural contexts, critical frameworks, and personal faith.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1233

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 2553 - JOURNAL EDITING - ORACLE


    This course focuses on the study and practice of editing various stages of expository, interpretive and argumentative texts from cross-disciplines. Students enrolling join the Oracle staff to support managing editors in the English Capstone Seminar. Through their editing efforts, Journal Editing students support the publication of Oracle in the spring semester of each year and perform writing tasks related to communications with faculty and student authors.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2503

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • ENGL 3013 - CREATIVE WRITING


    Study and practice in narrative, poetical, and dramatic writing. The course includes reading and discussing student work in groups and in conferences with the instructor. This course is cross-referenced with COMM 3013.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1233

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 3113 - INTEGRATNG FAITH IN LANG/COM ARTS


    This course reviews central elements of a Christian worldview, and examines the theoretical dimensions of prominent approaches to the language and communication arts. A major objective of the course is to assist students in developing a personal understanding of how to practically integrate Christian thought, principles, values and the dynamics of the Holy Spirit in their study and work in the fields of language and communication. One sophomore or higher course in literature or communication is required prior to taking this course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1233

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 3133 - ENGLISH LITERATURE BEGINNINGS-1800


    Reading and discussion of selected English classics from Beowulf to the end of the eighteenth century, with emphasis on literature as the expression of the times. A review of the mechanics of versification is included.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1233

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 3203 - ENGLISH PRACTICUM


    This course introduces students to several of the responsibilities associated wtih a career in English studies. Research, pedagogy, and instruction will be emphasized.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites:   and  

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • ENGL 3213 - MAJOR AUTHOR STUDY


    A course designed to introduce students to the corpus of a major author’s work as well as artistic, theological, and political works inspired by it.  

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite:  None.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 3223 - HEBREW WISDOM LITERATURE


    An examination of the wisdom literature of the Old Testament with special emphasis given to Proverbs and Ecclesiastes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1233

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 3333 - ADVANCED GRAMMAR


    An examination of the major grammatical approaches to the English language with consideration of both theory and practical analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1233

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 3353 - EMPOWERING ESOL TEACHERS: AN OVERVIEW


    An overview of curriculum, instructional methods and materials, testing and evaluation, and cross-cultural communication processes and linguistic principles. Cross listed as EDUC 3353.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: EDUC 2133, EDUC 2233, EDUC 3123 Corequisite: EDUC 3351
     

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 3433 - ADVANCED EXPOSITORY WRITING


    In-depth study and practice in various aspects of expository writing, with attention given to stylistic features. Opportunities for both student and instructor responses to student writing will be provided. This course is cross-referenced with COMM 3433.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1233

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 3633 - AMERICAN LITERATURE


    A survey of prose and poetry with attention given to socio-political backgrounds and growth of American thought as expressed through selected authors from the colonial period to 1945.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1233

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 3733 - LITERARY THEORY


    This course is a survey of major theories of literature with emphasis on their application in literary criticism through secondary readings and application on various literary works of poetry, short fiction, novel and popular cultural texts. Selected classics of theory from the Greeks to the poststructuralists serve as background for a study of recent and current critical practices.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ENGL 2503

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 3833 - YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE


    A critical study of literature for the adolescent reader with attention given to its role in the middle grades and secondary English studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1233

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 3843 - LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE


    This course is a survey of major Latin American writers from the colonial period to the modern era.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite:  ENGL 1233 - English Composition II

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 3933 - AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE


    A survey of significant African-American writing from 1746 to the present, with attention given to social, political, and cultural contexts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1233

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 4003 - MODERN CHRISTIAN WRITERS


    A critical study of notable works by selected major Christian authors from 1900 to the present.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1233

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 4023 - WOMEN’S LITERATURE


    This course examines women and literature, primarily through texts written by women. Students will explore themes and cultural contexts relevant to female human experiences while drawing on feminist literary theory, their personal lives, and faith. Students will also develop skills in reading, writing about, speaking about, and interpreting literary cultural texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: ENGL 1233 and department-head approval or ENGL 2053

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 4033 - MIDDLE EASTERN LITERATURE


    This course surveys Middle Eastern literature from Antiquity through the Contemporary period. Students will explore the literature of the region while drawing on relevant cultural contexts, theoretical frameworks, and their personal faith. Students will also develop skills in reading, writing about, speaking about, and interpreting literary cultural texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: ENGL 1233 and department-head approval or ENGL 2053

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 4043 - APPLIED LINGUISTICS (ESOL)


    A practical approach to teaching English to speakers of other languages. Includes general linguistics, language theory, principles of language acquisition and techniques for teaching sounds, word structure, and sentence structure to PK-12 ESOL students. Cross listed as EDUC 4043.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: EDUC 2133, EDUC 2233, EDUC 3133, EDUC 4113

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 4066 - TESOL INTERNSHIP


    Supervised practical experience in the area of English and Intercultural Studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Department chair approval required.

    Credits: 6
  
  • ENGL 4133 - INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE


    A course designed to introduce students to Shakespeare’s poetry, comedies, histories, tragedies, and romances by the study of selected works. One sophomore level or above course in literature required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1233

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 4143 - ADVANCED POETRY WRITING


    This course provides advanced study and practice in writing poetry.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite:  

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 4153 - ADVANCED FICTION WRITING


    This course provides advanced study and practice in writing fiction.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite:   or permission of the instructor

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 4163 - ADVANCED CREATIVE NONFICTION


    This course provides advanced study and practice in writing creative nonfiction such as biography, memoir, historical narrative, literary journalism, and sports, travel, and nature writing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite:   or permission of instructor

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 4233 - THE AMERICAN NOVEL


    A course designed to familiarize the students with the growth and development of the American novel.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1233

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 4333 - WORLD LITERATURE


    A study focusing on the classics of world literature, including the Old Testament, Homer’s writings, the Greek and Roman tragedians and philosophers. A selection of primarily non-English writers from the time of the Old Testament to the present, requiring personal critical reaction and evaluation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1233

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 4343 - NATIVE AMERICAN LIT & CULTURE


    A survey of analysis of essays, poetry, fiction and basic history of Native Americans, with an emphasis on understanding different aspects of Native American thought and expression, especially in the changing contexts of their histories and tribal indentities.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 4433 - ORAL INTERPRETATION


    Examination of techniques involved in the recreation of literature for an audience with emphasis on individual interpretation and presentation of literary expression.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1233

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 4533 - CONTEMPORARY LIT


    A study of recent American, British, and world literature with an emphasis on the dimensions of cultural diversity.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1233

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 4633 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN LANGUAGE & LIT


    Study of selected aspects of language and/or literature. Possible clusters include national or regional literatures, ethnic literatures, genres, movements or schools in literature or linguistics, historical epochs, rhetoric, or research methods. This course is cross-referenced with LANG 4633.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: ENGL 1233, Permission from instructor required

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 4633 - SURVEY OF SPANISH-AMERICAN LITERATURE


    This course is an introduction to selected major writers of Spanish-America from historical beginnings to the present.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: LANG 2233

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 4643 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN LANG AND LITERAT


    None

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 4733 - LITERARY THEORY


    A survey of major theories of literature with emphasis on their application in literary criticism. Selected classics of theory from the Greeks to the poststructuralists serve as background for a study of recent and current critical practices.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: ENGL 1233, Permission from instructor required

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 4823 - CAPSTONE SEMINAR


    The Capstone Seminar for the BFA guides graduating students in a formal reflection on their writing and professional support documents. The Capstone asks students to self-assess their cumulative learning in their major courses in terms of disciplinary knowledge, Creative Writing skills, and faith integration. Students will produce a portfolio of their creative work, editors’ responses of work submitted, a curriculum vitae and/or resume, and a career plan.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: Department Chair Approval    

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 4833 - CAPSTONE SEMINAR


    This capstone course offers graduating students in the B.A. in English program an opportunity to review and assess their cumulative learning in their major courses in terms of disciplinary knowledge, critical writing skills, and faith integration.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2503 and department-head approval

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENGL 4933 - INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION


    The principles and processes of communicating from one culture to another with a focus on the relevance of incarnation as the model for the communication of the Gospel. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.

    Credits: 3

Exceptional Student Education

  
  • ESED 2111 - ESE FIELD STUDY 1


    In this course, students will be placed in a K-12 setting within Polk County Public Schools to complete tasks in the field that are directly tied to Florida teaching Accomplished Practices and Competencies and Skills. This course is designed to allow students multiple opportunities to observe the K-12 setting (approximately 60 hours) and participate in classroom tasks in the K-12 setting. The College of Education will work cooperatively with Polk County Public Schools to place students in schools/classrooms with ESE and ESOL students in accordance with the students’ major. As part of the course requirements, students must pass the ESE Subject Area Exam (SAE), plus the Elementary SAE and (if secondary endorsement is desired) the Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum Subject Area Exam (SAE) and provide documentation to the College of Education before the end of the course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: None

    Credits: 1
  
  • ESED 3111 - FIELD STUDY I ESE


    FIELS STUDY I ESE

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDUC 2133

    Credits: 1
  
  • ESED 3113 - SURVEY OF THE EXCEPTIONAL LEARNER


    This is a required course for certification in Exceptional Student Education, Elementary Education, and Secondary Education. This is an introductory course that examines the history, characteristics and issues in exceptional education. The course covers all areas of exceptionality and their manifestations from early childhood through adulthood. It is designed to provide students with a firm grounding in the foundations of special education and expose them to the reconstruction of the field, in order that they may better deal with new and ever-changing developments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EDUC 2133 or MUSC 2503

    Credits: 3
  
  • ESED 3121 - FIELD STUDY III ESE


    FIELD STUDY III ESE

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ESED 3131

    Credits: 1
  
  • ESED 3123 - BEHAVIORAL MGMT/EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT


    This course focuses on the management of behavior in the exceptional student classroom. Overall classroom design and planning, group and individual behavior assessment, and individual behavior management are covered.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ESED 3113

    Credits: 3
  
  • ESED 3131 - FIELD STUDY II ESE


    FIELD STUDY II ESE

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ESED 3111

    Credits: 1
 

Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 -> 16