Teacher Education Program

Idaho State University has an institutional commitment to the preparation of teachers. This commitment is carried out by the faculties of the College of Education, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Kasiska College of Health Professions, working in close cooperation through the Teacher Education Committee. This committee represents the subject and professional aspects of teacher education and is a sub-committee of the Curriculum Council of the University.

The coursework and clinical experiences of the Idaho State University Teacher Education Program are designed to insure that graduates in teacher education meet the following Core Standards for Beginning Teachers:

• Subject Matter Knowledge

The teacher understands the central processes of inquiry of the subject matter he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make subject matter meaningful to students.
• Professional Studies and Research

The teacher uses alternative theoretical perspectives and research to guide instructional decisionmaking and reflection on practice.
• Student Individual Differences

The teacher uses knowledge about student individual differences to plan, deliver, and analyze instruction.
• Planning for Instruction

The teacher plans meaningful learning experiences that promote student achievement and active involvement in learning.
• Instructional Delivery

The teacher uses a variety of instructional strategies to promote student achievement and active engagement in learning.
• Assessment

The teacher uses a variety of formal and informal assessments to evaluate learning and teaching.
• Management of the Learning Environment

The teacher creates and maintains a safe and effective learning environment.
• Technology

The teacher uses technology in the planning, delivery, analysis, and assessment of learning and instruction.
• Literacy/Communication

The teacher supports and expands student literacy skills and models effective communication.
• SchooltoWork Transition

The teacher understands the central philosophical principles and processes of the schooltowork concept and creates learning experiences that enable student career awareness, exploration, and decisionmaking.
• Family, School, and Community Relationships and Resources

The teacher fosters relationships with the family, school, and community to support student learning and wellbeing.
• Personal Characteristics and Interpersonal Skills

The teacher displays beliefs, values, and behaviors that guide the ethical dimensions of professional practice.

Fulfilling the general requirements of teacher education gives the candidate for teaching a well-rounded education. Choice of a subject major and a subject minor provides the teaching background specialization for the secondary school teacher. Certain subject field requirements provide for the specialization needed by elementary school teachers. This general and specialized education is fulfilled via courses taken by the teacher education student in the College of Arts and Sciences and College of Health Professions. Professional education is provided through a broad foundation in the principles and practices of teaching with particular attention being given to pedagogy, educational psychology, child growth and development, child guidance, and assessment. Transition from preparation for teaching to actually becoming a teacher is provided during the internship period under competent and experienced teachers in area school districts.

Review procedures have been established for admission and retention of students in teacher education. These procedures also call for a review of each individual prior to a recommendation for certification. Copies of these standards and procedures are available from the Idaho State Department of Education and can be obtained from the Dean of the College of Education.

Because of the responsibility of a member of the teaching profession to the total development of young people, and notwithstanding a student's enrollment in or graduation from the College of Education, the Dean and the faculty of the College of Education reserve the right to refuse to recommend a student for a standard teaching certificate, or to admit a student to a teaching program, if such recommendation or assignment, in the discretion of the Dean and faculty of the College of Education, would appear to be contrary to or in violation of Sections 33-1202 and/or 33-1208, Idaho Code.

Admission to Teacher Education Program

Students must make formal application and complete an interview for admission to the Teacher Education Program. Application for admission and the scheduling of the admission interview are completed through forms available in the Student Academic Advising Center of the College of Education. Standards for admission are approved and implemented by the Teacher Education Committee, a committee representing all Idaho State University teacher education programs.

Students in teacher education are under the same general probationary policy as the rest of Idaho State University as far as probation and dismissal from the institution are concerned. Students must continue to demonstrate satisfactory progress in achieving the Teacher Education Program standards.

Application for admission to teacher education is made on forms provided in the Student Academic Advising Center of the College of Education following the completion of at least 26 credits hours of college work. Students may not register for core courses numbered 300 and above until admittance to teacher education is achieved. Students who have been denied admittance to teacher education may reapply when deficiencies have been met. Criteria for admission include the following:

1. A 2.75 overall grade point average including all transfer credits or credits earned in a previous degree program.
2. A grade of "B" or higher in at least two of the following areas with a grade of no lower than "C" in any of the three areas:
• ENGL 101 (English Composition) or College of Education approved equivalent.
• COMM 101 (Principles of Speech) or College of Education approved equivalent.
• MATH: Any of the following, or College of Education approved equivalent:
123 (Mathematics in Modern Society), or 127 (Language of Math), or 130 (Finite Math), or
157 (Structure of Arithmetic for Elementary School Teachers), or 160 (Brief Calculus), or
170 (Calculus I), or 253 (Introduction to Statistics)
3. A grade of "C" or higher in EDUC 201 (Development and Individual Differences) or CFS 203 (The Young Child).
4. A grade of "C" or higher in EDUC 215.
5. Presentation of minimum scores achieved on the Praxis I Academic Skills Assessments: Reading = 319; Writing = 320; Mathematics = 314.
6. Submission of Professional Portfolio entries completed as course requirements for EDUC 201 or CFS 203.
7. Recommendation forms completed by EDUC 201 or CFS 203 instructor and cooperating teacher.
8. Submission of signed affidavit indicating awareness of Idaho Code pertaining to teacher certification requirements.
9. Successful completion of the Teacher Education Program Admission Interview.
10. Successful completion of the Idaho Technology Portfolio Assessment.  Information is available in the College of Education Dean's Office.
11. Successful completion of the Praxis II Content Test in each area being recommended for certification.  Qualifying scores for each test are available in the Teacher Education Office and the College of Education Dean's Office.
12. For elementary, special education, and early childhood candidates successful completion of the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Assessment. Qualifying scores for the ICLE are available in the Teacher Education Office and the College of Education Dean's Office.

Denial of Admission to Teacher Education

Students who have been denied admission to teacher education may reapply; however, they must meet the standards for admission in place at the time of their reapplication to attain admission.

Student Teaching/Internship

The student teaching internship is designed to be the culminating professional clinical experience for students in teacher education. This is a professional development experience during which the intern works in a school context with students. It provides an opportunity for the intern to assume major responsibility for the full range of teaching in an approved school situation under the guidance of qualified personnel from Idaho State University and the cooperating elementary and secondary schools.

The internship is scheduled for a full semester. Students should not plan to enroll in any additional coursework during the internship semester. All programs other than Music Education require 14 credits of internship. Some internships may consist of two 7 credit blocks, and others may be a single 14 credit block. The Music Education program requires 7 or 14 credits to be determined in consultation with the Music Department.

Admission to Internship

Application for student teaching must be filed with the Office of Field Experiences between October 1 and November 15 for fall semester of the following year, and between February 1 and March 15 for spring semester of the following year. There is a $50 charge for late applications and interviews, a $25 charge for change of placement, and a $25 charge for reapplication. Applications for all student teaching may be obtained from the Office of Field Experiences.

The application must be signed by the advisor(s) and the Director of the Office of Field Experiences .

Eligibility Criteria

The student must meet the following criteria for enrollment in the internship (EDUC 492, 494, 495, or 496, B ED 496, CFS 493 or 495, P E 495, LIBR 495, SPED 495):

1. Completion of all requirements unless specifically approved by petition.
2. Completion of at least 67% of the professional education core credits from Idaho State University.
3. A 2.75 grade point average overall including all transfer credits or credits earned in a previous degree program.
4. A 2.75 grade point average in the professional education core including all transfer credits or credits earned in a previous degree program with a grade of "C" or higher in all courses used for the professional education core.
5. A 2.50 grade point average in the teaching major and/or minor (secondary) or components (elementary) including all transfer credits or credits earned in a previous degree program.
6. A grade of "C" or higher in ENGL 102 (Critical Reading and Writing) or College of Education approved equivalent course.
7. Must be admitted to the teacher education program.
8. Letters of recommendation from major advisor, one instructor in major or minor, and one cooperating teacher during field experiences.
9. Submission of Professional Portfolio with required entries completed in conjunction with teacher education program courses.

Correspondence Courses

No student is permitted to enroll in a correspondence course during the semester in which he/she is completing the internship without written permission from the Director of the Office of Field Experiences.

Bachelor's Degrees in Teacher Education

Teacher Education General Requirements

All students pursuing a bachelor's degree in the College of Education must fulfill the University's General Education requirements, listed in this catalog's General Information section. Bachelor's degrees in Teacher Education are:

• Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in:
• Elementary Education
• Physical Education
• Secondary Education
• Bachelor of Music Education

The transfer policy, alternate means to satisfy general education requirements, and general education and major field requirements as listed in the graduation requirements section of this bulletin also apply to College of Education majors.

Program in Child and Family Studies

The Child and Family Studies program includes several undergraduate options:

• Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with a major in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in General Family and Consumer

Sciences (a non-teaching major)
• Minor in Consumer Economics

These degree areas are designed to prepare teachers and other professionals through general and specialized coursework. The coursework requirements for each major are listed in this section of the catalog, and include core coursework in Education (EDUC), Child and Family Studies (CFS), and/or related areas of study. Students interested in pursuing a degree in the area of Child and Family Studies should contact the Division of Teacher Education for additional information. A master's degree emphasis in Child and Family Studies is also offered; this degree program is described in the Graduate Catalog.

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education

The Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education degree program is designed to prepare professionals in the field of early childhood education. Early Childhood Education is the study and education of young children from birth through third grade.

Students majoring in Early Childhood Education may elect to pursue a Standard K-8 teaching certificate or a Blended Early Childhood  Education / Early Childhood Special Education Certificate. This degree program is competency/field based and allows students the opportunity to apply course work instruction to practical experiences in approved early childhood education centers at each level of preparation.

Students interested in pursuing Early Childhood Education, either as a major field of endeavor or as a support component area, are advised to contact the coordinator for Child and Family Studies for general information and program advisement.

Summary of Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education

A minimum of 148 semester credit hours to include:

1. Completion of General Education requirements of the University.*

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

*The state of Idaho requires individuals who apply for a Standard Elementary teaching certificate to have completed the following general coursework; 12 credits of English to include both composition and literature; 12 credits of social science to include a course in U.S. History and/or U.S. Government (Psychology will not count); 8 credits in two or more areas of natural science; 3 credits of fine arts (any art or music appreciation course); 6 credits in fundamental mathematics; 3 credits in content or methods of physical education and/or health education, exclusive of activity classes. Therefore, to help meet some of these certification requirements, it is recommended that Early Childhood and Elementary Education majors take one of the art or music courses listed to satisfy Goal 6 (fine arts); any of the English courses listed to satisfy Goal 7; either HIST 111 or 112 to satisfy Goal 9 or POLS 101 to satisfy Goal 11 ; an ANTH or HIST course to satisfy Goal 10; and an ANTH or SOC course to satisfy Goal 12. Goal 3 is satisfied by MATH 157 and 257, 3 credits each.
 

2. Completion of a major in Early Childhood Education including:
1. Required coursework for the Early Childhood Education major;
2. Supporting coursework leading to EITHER an Idaho Standard K-8 Certificate OR the Blended ECE/ECSE Certificate.

Required coursework leading to both emphases:

  CFS  109  Introduction to the
             Early Childhood Profession               2 cr
  CFS  203  The Young Child 3-8                       3 cr
  CFS  209  Early Childhood Environments
             and Interactions                         3 cr
  CFS  371  Curriculum and Assessment in ECE          4 cr
  CFS  372  Constructing Social Understanding in ECE  4 cr
  CFS  373  Integrating Practice in ECE               3 cr
  CFS  411  Concepts and Practices
             in Blended ECE Programs I                3 cr
  CFS  412  Concepts and Practices
             in Blended ECE Programs II               3 cr
  CFS  435  Family as Developmental Context           3 cr
  EDUC 204  Family, Community, Culture                3 cr
  EDUC 311  Instructional Technology                  3 cr
  EDUC 321  Integrated Language Arts Methods          3 cr
  EDUC 322  Literature for Children                   3 cr
  EDUC 330  Elementary Math Methods                   3 cr
  EDUC 331  Elementary Science Methods                3 cr
  EDUC 401  Language and Literacy                     3 cr
  EDUC 402  Adaptations for Diversity                 3 cr
  EDUC 419  Developmental Literacy                    3 cr
  EDUC 460  Foundations of ESL                        3 cr
  SPED 330  The Exceptional Child                     3 cr
  CFS  493  Early Childhood Education:
             Student Teaching Internship           7-14 cr

Additional Coursework leading to Idaho Blended ECE/ECSE Certificate Emphasis

  CFS 207   The Young Child Birth to Three            3 cr
  CFS 440   Partnerships with Families of
             Young Children                           3 cr
  SPED 270  Field Work in Special Education           2 cr
  SPED 334  Behavior Management                       3 cr
  SPED 424  Assessment in Special Education           3 cr
  SPED 429  Strategies for Severe Disabilities        3 cr
  SPED 432  Direct Instruction                        3 cr
  SPED 438  Policies and Procedures
             in Special Education                     3 cr
  CSED 330  Language Development                      3 cr

Additional Coursework leading to Idaho Standard K-8 Certificate Emphasis

  HE 200    Promoting Wellness                        2 cr
  HE 211    Health Education Methods                  1 cr
  PE 211    Physical Education Methods                1 cr
  MUSC 233  Music Methods for Elementary Teachers     2 cr
  EDUC 235  Introduction to
             Elementary Art Methods / Materials       1 cr
  EDUC 201  Development and Individual Differences    3 cr
  EDUC 301  Inquiry, Thinking, Knowing                3 cr
  EDUC 302  Motivation and Management                 3 cr
  EDUC 309  Planning, Delivery and Instruction        6 cr
  EDUC 336  Social Studies Methods                    3 cr
 

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in General Family and Consumer Sciences

The Bachelor degree in General Family and Consumer Sciences (a minimum of 128 credits) is designed to provide a strong generalist background in all the content areas included in FCS: Child Development, Family Relations, Clothing and Textiles, Nutrition and Foods, Housing/Interior Design, Consumer Economics, and Management. This degree offers a broad-based curriculum to prepare students for a variety of employment settings and non-paid work. FCS is a unique profession whose vision "empowers individuals and families across the lifespan to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse global society."

Summary of Requirements for a Bachelor Degree in General Family and Consumer Sciences (128 credits minimum)

University General Education Requirements

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in General Family and Consumer Sciences must complete Goals 1-9, 10A or 10B, and Goals 11-12. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree must complete Goals 16, Goal 7 or 8, Goal 9 or 10, and Goals 11-12. It is strongly recommended that Goal 3 be met by MATH 108 and 253; Goal 4 by BIOL 100; and Goal 5 by CHEM 100. The program requires that Goal 6 be met by ART 100; Goal 11 by ECON 201; and Goal 12 by PSYC 101 AND SOC 101.

Required Courses

Required courses must be taken in the recommended sequence. The student must work closely with a Family and Consumer Sciences advisor as early as possible in the program.

Family and Consumer Sciences Coursework

CFS 203         The Young Child                       3 cr 
CFS 209         Early Childhood Environments          3 cr 
CFS 229         Textile Products                      3 cr 
CFS 314         Interior Design and Housing
                  Perspectives                        3 cr 
CFS 321         Families and American Society         3 cr 
CFS 429         Social and Psychological 
                  Aspects of Clothing                 3 cr 
CFS g431        Family Resource Management            3 cr 
CFS g435        Family as Developmental Context       3 cr 
CFS g470        Consumer Economics                    3 cr
NTD 104         Foods                                 3 cr
NTD 204         Meal Management                       2 cr
NTD 239         Nutrition                             3 cr

Minor Coursework

Majors in General Family and Consumer Sciences must have a minor outside the Family and Consumer Sciences program area. The student must work closely with a Family and Consumer Sciences advisor concerning selection of this minor. Once the minor is determined, students should be advised within the department of the minor emphasis.

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with a Major in Family and Consumer Sciences Education

The Family and Consumer Sciences Education major (a minimum of 128 credits) is designed to prepare beginning teachers with a strong background in all areas of Family and Consumer Sciences endorsement on a secondary teaching credential. In addition to the required major coursework, students must also complete the occupational teacher preparation coursework. Students must also have accumulated two (2) years (4,000 clock hours) of related work experience or shall have completed an approved practicum in their field of specialization.

It is recommended that a student complete the Family and Consumer Sciences Education major and a supporting teaching minor such as Consumer Economics, Health or Natural Science.

Summary of Requirements for a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education with a Major in Family and Consumer Sciences Education (128 credits minimum)

University General Education Requirements

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education with a major in Family and Consumer Sciences Education must complete Goals 1-9, 10A or 10B, and Goals 11-12. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree must complete Goals 16, Goal 7 or 8, Goal 9 or 10, and Goals 11-12. It is strongly recommended that Goal 3 be met by MATH 108 and 253; Goal 4 by BIOL 100; and Goal 5 by CHEM 100. The program requires that Goal 6 be met by ART 100; Goal 11 by ECON 201; and Goal 12 by PSYC 101 AND SOC 101.

Required Courses

Required courses must be taken in the recommended sequence. The student must work closely with a Family and Consumer Sciences Education advisor as early as possible in the program.

Family and Consumer Sciences Coursework

CFS 203         The Young Child                       3 cr 
CFS 209         Early Childhood Environments          3 cr 
CFS 229         Textile Products                      3 cr 
CFS 314         Interior Design and 
                  Housing Perspectives                3 cr 
CFS 321         Families and American Society         3 cr 
CFS 429         Social and Psychological 
                  Aspects of Clothing                 3 cr 
CFS g431        Family Resource Management            3 cr 
CFS g435        Family as Developmental Context       3 cr 
CFS g470        Consumer Economics                    3 cr
NTD 104         Foods                                 3 cr
NTD 204         Meal Management                       2 cr
NTD 239         Nutrition                             3 cr

Professional Education Core

Students must make formal application and complete an interview for admission to the Teacher Education Program before taking all but the first of these courses:

EDUC 201        Development and Individual 
                  Differences                         3 cr 
EDUC 204        Families, Communities, Culture        3 cr 
EDUC 301        Inquiring, Thinking, Knowing          3 cr 
EDUC 302        Motivation and Management             3 cr 
EDUC 309        Instructional Planning, 
                  Delivery and Assessment             6 cr 
EDUC 311        Instructional Technology              3 cr 
EDUC 401        Language and Literacy                 3 cr 
EDUC 402        Adaptations for Diversity             3 cr

Family and Consumer Sciences Core

CFS 332         Programs in Family and 
                  Consumer Sciences                   3 cr 
CFS 495         Family and Consumer Sciences
                  Student Teaching Internship      7-14 cr

Certification Requirements

HRD g401        Foundations of Professional-
                  Technical Education                 3 cr 
HRD g444        Career Guidance and Special
                  Needs in Professional-
                  Technical Education                 3 cr
HRD g457        Facilitating Adult Learning           3 cr 
HRD g468        Teaching Cooperative Education
                  and School-to-Work                  3 cr

Minor in Consumer Economics

Students receiving degrees in majors other than Family and Consumer Sciences may satisfy the requirements for a minor in Consumer Economics. Students interested in this minor should consult a Family and Consumer Sciences advisor.

CFS g431        Family Resource Management            3 cr 
CFS g470        Consumer Economics                    3 cr
CFS g471        Advanced Consumer Economics           3 cr
ECON 201        Principles of Macroeconomics          3 cr
ECON 202        Principles of Microeconomics          3 cr

Choose two of the following (6 credits):
ACCT 201        Principles of Accounting I            3 cr
ACCT 202        Principles of Accounting II           3 cr
CFS g472        Teaching Consumer Economics           3 cr
ECON 323        Economic History                      3 cr
ECON 331        Money and Banking                     3 cr
ECON 334        International Economics               3 cr
ECON 338        Public Finance                        3 cr
MGT 261         Legal Environment of Organizations    3 cr
MGT 362         Business Law                          3 cr
MKTG 325        Basic Marketing Management            3 cr
MKTG 327        Consumer Behavior                     3 cr

Child and Family Studies Courses

CFS 100 Child and Family Studies Professions 1 credit. An introduction to professional careers in related fields. Student and career expectations, career options, leadership, balancing work and family, publications, and research directed toward the development of emancipated professionals. F

CFS 109 Introduction to Early Childhood Professions 2 credits. Foundations and professional careers in early childhood education and early childhood special education. S

CFS 202 Field Experience Internship 1-32 credits. Working field internship; innovative approaches in preparation of CDA trainees. Experiences in a curriculum center, library, local settings, resource and day care centers, head start programs, nursery schools (public and private), and child development centers. Experience with educational and creative supplies and materials. PREREQ: Approved enrollment in Child Development Associate Program. D

CFS 203 The Young Child 3 credits. Study and observation of typical and atypical development from conception to age eight. Focus on interaction and balance among developmental domains and influence of societal contexts. Field experience required. PREREQ OR COREQ:  CIS 101 or equivalent competency. PREREQ: 26 credits; 2.75 GPA; "C" or higher in ENGL 101. F

CFS 207  Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood Education 3 credits. Study of developmentally appropriate care and education of infants and toddlers. Field experience required. PREREQ: CFS 203 or permission of instructor.

CFS 209 Early Childhood Environments 3 credits. Study of home and school environments as foundations for fostering young children's learning. Emphasis on materials, space, schedule, and verbal interactions. Field experience required. PREREQ: CFS 203 or permission of instructor. S

CFS 229 Textile Products 3 credits. Study of the interactive relationship among fibers, fabrics, and the construction of textile products. Information applied within the context of home and family use. PREREQ: CHEM 100, ART 100 or permission of instructor. S

CFS 314 Interior Design and Housing Perspectives 3 credits. Study of individual housing needs and alternatives including practical applications and decision making. Emphasis on socialpsychological aspects of housing. Topics include dwelling design, construction, financing, remodeling, and interior furnishings. F

CFS 318 Leadership Issues Seminar 1 credit. Consideration of issues related to thetransition from student to professional. Insight intosuccessful functioning as a team member and leader in the profession. PREREQ: Junior standing or permission of instructor. S

CFS 321 Families and American Society 3 credits. American families in socialhistorical contexts. Contemporary issues confronting families as social institutions and examination of impact of family interaction dynamics. Crosslisted as SOC 321. PREREQ: SOC 101 or permission of instructor. F

CFS 322 Building Positive Relationships 3 credits. Exploration of the role of decision-making and interpersonal understanding as forces in creating self-formed individuals. Emphasis placed upon building and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships. PREREQ: SOC 101 and PSYC 101. D

CFS 332 Programs in Family and Consumer Sciences 3 credits. Organization of professional-technical home economics programs as influenced by legislation, State guidelines, association standards, and philosophical frameworks. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQ: Admission to Teacher Education Program. D

CFS 373 Curriculum and Assessment in Early Childhood Education 4 credits. Study of assessment and inquiry based curriculum practices which support development and integrate learning in content areas, including literacy, math, science, art, music, drama, and movement. Field experience required. PREREQ: CFS 209 and Admission to Teacher Education Program or permission of instructor. COREQ: CFS 435. F

CFS 374 Constructing Social Understanding in ECE 4 credits. Study of psychosocial and linguistic strategies to support learning, problem solving and other positive relationships in families and classrooms. Emergent social studies connections defined. PREREQ: CFS 373 or permission of instructor. S

CFS 375 Integrating Practices in Early Childhood Education 3 credits. Planning, delivery and assessment of learning in early childhood settings. Emphasis on reflective practice and professional collaboration as basis for decision-making. Field experience required. COREQ: CFS 374 or permission of instructor. S

CFS 397 Professional Education Development. 1-3 credits. A course for the practicing educator aimed at the development and improvement of educational skills. Various sections will have different subtitles. Graded S/U. D

CFS g400 Foundations of Early Childhood Special Education 3 credits. Survey of the history, philosophy, relevant legislation, and interdisciplinary aspects of the field. Major focus on typical and atypical development from birth through five years, integrating all areas of development. F

CFS g401 Foundations of Early Childhood Education 3 credits. Examination of social, historical, and philosophical foundations of early childhood education and their respective influences on currently accepted concepts and practices in programs serving young children from birth through age eight. AF

CFS 411 Concepts and Practices in Blended Early Childhood Programs I 3 credits. Synthesis of assessment and curriculum practices which support development and learning for all young children. Field experiences required. PREREQ: CFS 373 or permission of instructor. F

CFS 412 Concepts and Practices in Blended Early Childhood Programs II 3 credits. Student projects and integration of current policies, issues, and practices affecting young children and families. Introduction to program administration, supervision, and evaluation. Field experiences required. PREREQ: CFS 411 or permission of instructor. S

CFS 429 Social and Psychological Aspects of Clothing 3 credits. Study of clothing as a tool of selfexpression and social interaction. Various personal and societal contexts emphasized. PREREQ: SOC 100, PSYC 100 or permission of instructor. F

CFS g431 Family Resource Management 3 credits. Management theory for resource utilization and goal achievement. Issues include stress, communication, and family types. Emphasis on decision-making related to the dynamics of balancing work and family. PREREQ: CFS g470 or permission of instructor. S

CFS g435 Family as Developmental Context 3 credits. Study of families as a context for fostering individual development. The reciprocal impact of individual life stage and family life cycle stage is emphasized. PREREQ: CFS 203 or permission of instructor. F

CFS 440 Partnerships with Families of Young Children 3 credits. Examination of early intervention policies and practices. Emphasis on development and implementation of individual family service plans and service delivery in natural settings. Field experience required. PREREQ: CFS 373 or permission of instructor. S

CFS g470 Consumer Economics 3 credits. Financial management content with a focus on developing effective decision-making processes for managing resources. Topics: The changing American family; consumer protection and recourse; purchasing decisions; consumer credit; fundamentals of savings/investment; and insurance. F

CFS g471 Advanced Consumer Economics 3 credits. Advanced study of social and economic problems affecting individuals and families. Topics: financial security; credit and loans; tax planning; major consumer purchases; risk management; investments; retirement and estate planning. PREREQ: CFS g470 or permission of instructor. S

CFS g472 Teaching Consumer Economics 1-3 credits. Designed to provide educators with current content and resources for developing consumer and economic education curriculum. Teaching techniques discussed and practiced. PREREQ: CFS g471 or permission of instructor. D

CFS 481 Special Problems in Child and Family Studies 1-2 credits. Students select problem on the basis of needs, interests, or abilities. Independent work in the laboratory, library, or community. Regular advisor conferences required PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F, S, Su

CFS 490 Field Experience in Child and Family Studies 13 credits. Students participate in a variety of settings including schools, agencies, businesses, and child care settings. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F, S

CFS 493 Early Childhood Education: Student Teaching Internship 7-14 credits. Students assume instructional and management responsibilities in supervised early childhood/primary setting. PREREQ: Admission to Teacher Education Program and/or approved application. Graded S/U. F, S

CFS 494 Partnerships with Professionals 3 or 6 credits. Professional cooperative experience with business agency. Seminar plus 126 hours experience, 3 credits; 252 hours, 6 credits. PREREQ: 9 credits in emphasis area, 2.5 GPA, CT g457, VED g455, or permission of instructor. D

CFS 495 Family and Consumer Sciences Student Teaching Internship 7-14 credits. Students assume instructional and management responsibilities in supervised settings. PREREQ: Admission to Teacher Education Program and permission of instructor. Graded S/U.D

Elementary Education

Summary of Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education

A minimum of 128 semester credit hours to include:

1. Completion of General Education requirements of the University.*

 

 
 
 

*The state of Idaho requires individuals who apply for a Standard Elementary teaching certificate to have completed the following general coursework; 12 credits of English to include both composition and literature; 12 credits of social science to include a course in U.S. History and/or U.S. Government (Psychology will not count); 8 credits in two or more areas of natural science; 3 credits of fine arts (any art or music appreciation course); 6 credits of fundamental mathematics; 3 credits in content or methods of physical education and/or health education, exclusive of activity classes. Therefore, to help meet some of these certification requirements, it is recommended that Early Childhood and Elementary Education majors take one of the art or music courses listed to satisfy Goal 6 (fine arts); any of the English courses listed to satisfy Goal 7; either HIST 111 or 112 to satisfy Goal 9; or POLS 101 to satisfy goal 11; an ANTH or HIST course to satisfy Goal 10; and an ANTH or SOC course to satisfy Goal 12. Goal 3 is satisfied by MATH 157 and 257, 3 credits each.
 

2. Completion of a major in Elementary Education includes:
1. one component of 30 semester credit hours (minimum) or two components of 18 semester credit hours each (minimum), chosen from the fields listed under Elementary Education Components. A policy regarding the counting of courses for more than one purpose is outlined under "Elementary Education Components" below.
2. the Professional Education Core.

Elementary Education Required Courses (please read course descriptions for prerequisites and corequisites)

EDUC 201        Development and 
                  Individual Differences              3 cr
EDUC 204        Families, Communities, Culture        3 cr
EDUC 235        Introduction to Elementary 
                  Art Methods and Materials           1 cr
EDUC 301        Inquiring, Thinking, Knowing          3 cr
EDUC 302        Motivation and Management             3 cr
EDUC 309        Instructional Planning, 
                  Delivery, and Assessment            6 cr
EDUC 311        Instructional Technology              3 cr
EDUC 321        Integrated Language Arts Methods      3 cr
EDUC 322        Literature for Children               3 cr
EDUC 330        Elementary Mathematics Methods        3 cr
EDUC 331        Elementary Science Methods            3 cr
EDUC 336        Social Science Methods                3 cr
EDUC 401        Language and Literacy                 3 cr
EDUC 402        Adaptations for Diversity             3 cr
EDUC g419       Developmental Literacy                3 cr
EDUC 494        Elementary Education:
                  Student Teaching Internship      7-14 cr
H E 200         Promoting Wellness                    2 cr
H E 211         Health Education Methods/Elementary   1 cr
MATH 157        Structure of Arithmetic for
                  Elementary School Teachers          3 cr
MATH 257        Structure of Geometry and
                  Probability for Elementary
                  School Teachers                     3 cr
MUSC 233        Music Methods for Elementary
                  School Teachers                     2 cr
P E 357         Methods of Teaching Elementary 
                  Physical Education                  1 cr

Elementary Education Components

Components in elementary education are designed to provide concentration in given fields. Students majoring in Elementary Education must choose one component of at least 30 credits or two components of at least 18 credits. Students should consult with their College of Education advisor to clarify or modify component selections. A policy regarding the counting of courses for more than one purpose is important to understand:

A course may count toward the total credit requirement of only one component. When the same course is required in two components, additional elective credits in the discipline(s) must be taken to complete at least 18 credits that are not duplicated in the second component.

Transfer students will receive advising about their transfer courses on a case-by-case basis.

Art (20 cr)

ART 105         Drawing I                             3 cr
ART 103         Creative Process                      3 cr
ART 104         Creative Process                      3 cr
ART 100         Survey of Art                         3 cr
EDUC 335        Elementary School Art:
                  Methods and Materials               2 cr
Studio electives                                      6 cr

It is highly recommended that the student also take ART 334.

Art (38 cr)

ART 100         Survey of Art                         3 cr
ART 101         History of Western Art I              3 cr
ART 102         History of Western Art II             3 cr
ART 103         Creative Process                      3 cr
ART 104         Creative Process                      3 cr
ART 105         Drawing I                             3 cr
Studio electives                                     18 cr
EDUC 335        Elementary School Art:
                  Methods and Materials               2 cr

It is highly recommended that the student also take ART 334.

Biological Science (18 cr)

BIOL 100        Concepts Biology: Human Concerns      4 cr
BIOL 202        General Zoology                       3 cr
           OR
BIOL 203        General Botany                        3 cr
BIOL 202L       General Zoology Laboratory            1 cr
           OR
BIOL 203L       General Botany Laboratory             1 cr
Electives in Biology, Zoology, Microbiology, 
  Botany, or Ecology:     10 cr

BIOS 413 is highly recommended as an elective.

Biological Science (30 cr)

BIOL 202        General Zoology                       3 cr
           OR
BIOL 203        General Botany                        3 cr
BIOL 202L       General Zoology Laboratory            1 cr
           OR
BIOL 203L       General Botany Laboratory             1 cr
BIOS 100        Concepts Biology: Human Concerns      4 cr
Electives in Biology, Zoology, Microbiology, 
  Botany, or Ecology:     22 cr

BIOS 413 is highly recommended as an elective.

Early Childhood Education

CFS 203         The Young Child                       3 cr
CFS 209         Early Childhood Environments          3 cr
CFS 371         Curriculum and Assessment in ECE      4 cr
CFS 372         Constructing Social Understanding
                in ECE                                4 cr
CFS 373         Integrating Practice in ECE           3 cr
CFS g435        Family as Developmental Context       3 cr

Earth Sciences (20 credits minimum)

GEOL 100/100L   Survey of Geology                     4 cr
           OR
GEOL 101        Physical Geology                      3 cr
GEOL 110*       Physical Geology for Scientists Lab   1 cr
GEOL 115        Physical Geography                    4 cr
GEOL 210        Earth in Space and Time               3 cr
GEOL 400        Geology Teaching Practicum            1 cr
GEOL/PHYS g410  Science in American Society           2 cr
PHYS 152/153    Descriptive Astronomy and Lab         4 cr


One of the following courses:
GEOL 122        Rocks and Stars                       3 cr
GEOL g406       Environmental Geology                 3 cr
GEOL g422       Planetary Geology for Teachers        3 cr
GEOL g453       Geology of Southern Idaho             2 cr
GEOL g458       Geology of North America              3 cr
GEOL/HIST/POLS g471      
                Historical Geography of Idaho         3 cr

* Note: Students must take GEOL 110 even if they have taken the lab for GEOL 100 or GEOL 101.

Earth Sciences (30 cr)

GEOL 100/100L   Survey of Geology                     4 cr
           OR
GEOL 101        Physical Geology                      3 cr
GEOL 110*       Physical Geology for Scientists Lab   1 cr
GEOL 115        Physical Geography                    4 cr
GEOL 210        Earth in Space and Time               3 cr
GEOL 313        Earth Materials I                     3 cr
GEOL 400        Geology Teaching Practicum            1 cr
GEOL g406       Environmental Geology                 3 cr
GEOL/PHYS g410  Science in American Society           2 cr
PHYS 152/153    Descriptive Astronomy and Lab         4 cr


Elective courses to total 30 credits:
GEOL 122        Rocks and Stars                       3 cr
GEOL g422       Planetary Geology for Teachers        3 cr
GEOL g453       Geology of Southern Idaho             2 cr
GEOL g458       Geology of North America              3 cr
GEOL/HIST/POLS g471      
                Historical Geography of Idaho         3 cr

* Note: Students must take GEOL 110 even if they have taken the lab for GEOL 100 or GEOL 101.

Education of Hearing Impaired (16 cr)

(Non-certification program; this is not an 18 credit Component)

CSED 327        Sign Language I                       2 cr
CSED 328        Sign Language II                      2 cr
CSED 341        Audiology I: Hearing 
                  Science and Audiometry              3 cr


Three courses selected from:
CSED 205        Introduction to 
                  Communication Disorders             3 cr
CSED 321        Clinical Phonology                    3 cr
CSED 329        Sign Language III                     2 cr
CSED 330        Language Development                  3 cr
CSED 335        Language Disorders                    3 cr
CSED 345        Audiology II: Aural Rehabilitation    3 cr

English (18 cr)

ENGL 107        Nature of Language                    3 cr
ENGL 110        Introduction to Literature            3 cr
ENGL 211        Introduction to Literary Analysis     3 cr
ENGL 281        Introduction to Language Studies      3 cr


One of the following:
ENGL 321        Genre Studies in Drama                3 cr
ENGL 322        Genre Studies in Poetry               3 cr
ENGL 323        Genre Studies in Prose Fiction        3 cr
ENGL 324        Genre Studies in Prose Non-Fiction    3 cr
ENGL 327        Special Topics in Genre               3 cr


One of the following:
ENGL 301        Writing About Literature              3 cr
ENGL 307        Technical Writing                     3 cr
ENGL g401       Advanced Composition                  3 cr

English (30 cr)

ENGL 107        Nature of Language                    3 cr
ENGL 110        Introduction to Literature            3 cr
ENGL 211        Introduction to Literary Analysis     3 cr
ENGL 267 or 268 Survey of English Literature I or II  3 cr
ENGL 277 or 278 Survey of American 
                  Literature I or II                  3 cr
ENGL 281        Introduction to Language Studies      3 cr


One of the following:
ENGL 206        Creative Writing Workshop             3 cr
ENGL 306        Creative Writing Workshop             3 cr


One of the following:
ENGL 301        Writing About Literature              3 cr
ENGL 307        Technical Writing                     3 cr
ENGL g401       Advanced Composition                  3 cr


Plus one additional course from the following:
ENGL 257 or 258 Survey of World Literature I or II    3 cr 
ENGL 267 or 258 Survey of British Literature I or II  3 cr 
ENGL 277 or 278 Survey of American Literature I or II 3 cr 
Upper division English electives                      3 cr

Family and Consumer Sciences (20 cr)

CFS g431        Family Resource Management            3 cr
CFS g435        Family as Developmental Context       3 cr
CFS g470        Consumer Economics                    3 cr
NTD 104         Foods                                 3 cr
NTD 204         Meal Management                       2 cr
NTD 239         Nutrition                             3 cr
NTD 405         Community Nutrition                   3 cr

Foreign Language— French, German, Spanish (19 cr)

Elementary courses                                    8 cr
Intermediate courses                                  8 cr
LANG 307        Foreign Language Practicum            3 cr

Foreign Language— French, German, Spanish (31 cr)

Elementary courses                                    8 cr
Intermediate courses                                  8 cr
LANG 307        Foreign Language Practicum            3 cr
Conversation and Composition                          6 cr
Electives from language literature courses            6 cr

General Science (18 and 30 cr)

Select credits from at least three (3) of the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Microbiology, Physics. For the 30 credit component, 6 credits of upper division course work must be completed in one of the science areas.

Health Education (18 cr)

H E 200         Promoting Wellness                    2 cr
H E 201         Selected Topics in Health Education   2 cr
H E 202         Computer Applications in Health       1 cr
H E 221         Introduction to Health Education      1 cr
H E 332         Community and Public Health           2 cr
H E 340         Fitness and Wellness Programs         3 cr
H E 430         Curriculum and Methods
                  in Health Education                 3 cr
H E Elective                                          1 cr
NTD 139 or 239  Nutrition                             3 cr

Health Education (30 cr)

H E 200         Promoting Wellness                    2 cr
H E 201         Selected Topics in Health Education   2 cr
H E 202         Computer Applications in Health       1 cr
H E 211         Elementary Methods 
                  in Health Education                 1 cr
H E 221         Introduction to Health Education      1 cr
H E 332         Community and Public Health           2 cr
H E 340         Fitness and Wellness Programs         3 cr
H E g401        Issues in Health and Wellness         4 cr 
H E 430         Curriculum and Methods
                  in Health Education                 3 cr 
H E g443        Substance Abuse and Health Education  2 cr 
H E g445        Human Sexuality and Health Education  2 cr
H E g460        Healthy Lifestyle Management          3 cr
H E Elective                                          1 cr
NTD 139 or 239  Nutrition                             3 cr

History (18 cr)

HIST 101        Foundation of Western Civilization    3 cr
HIST 102        Development of Western Civilization   3 cr
HIST 111        U.S. History (to 1865)                3 cr
HIST 112        U.S. History (to present)             3 cr
HIST 336        Idaho and the Northwest               3 cr
Electives in History                                  3 cr

History (30 cr)

HIST 101        Foundation of Western Civilization    3 cr
HIST 102        Development of Western Civilization   3 cr
HIST 111        U.S. History (to 1865)                3 cr
HIST 112        U.S. History (to present)             3 cr
HIST 336        Idaho and the Northwest               3 cr
Electives in History                                 15 cr
(must include at least 9 credits of upper division)

Humanities (18 cr)

Humanities credits from at least 3 of the areas listed for the Humanities 30 credit Component below.

Humanities (30 cr)

Humanities credits from at least 4 of the following areas, including at least 9 credits of upper division:

American Studies (literature);

Art;

ART 100         Survey of Art                         3 cr
ART 101         History of Western Art I              3 cr
ART 102         History of Western Art II             3 cr
ART 210         History and Appreciation
                  of Photography                      3 cr

English;

ENGL 126        Art of the Film I                     3 cr
ENGL 305        Art of the Film II                    3 cr

Foreign Languages;

Literature;

Music;

MUSC 100        Introduction to Music                 3 cr
           OR
MUSC 108        The World of Music                    4 cr
MUSC 106        American Music                        3 cr
MUSC 304        Music History I                       3 cr
MUSC 305        Music History II                      3 cr
MUSC 306        Music History III                     3 cr

Philosophy (other than logic);

Physical Education;

DANC 201        Survey of Dance                       3 cr

Speech;

COMM 101        Principles of Speech                  2 cr

Theatre;

THEA 101        Appreciation of Drama                 3 cr
THEA g400       Theatre Background I                  3 cr
THEA g401       Theatre Background II                 3 cr
THEA g402       Stage Costume History                 3 cr
THEA g403       Stage Costume Design                  3 cr
THEA g419       Modern European Theatre               3 cr
THEA g420       American Theatre                      3 cr

Library Science (20 cr)

(required for media generalist's certification)

EDUC 322        Literature for Children               3 cr
LIBR 121        Introduction to Library Use           2 cr
LIBR 221        Bibliography and Reference            3 cr
LIBR 257        Cataloging and Classification         3 cr
LIBR 259        Audio-Visual Materials and 
                  Computers in the Classroom          3 cr
LIBR g425       Media Center Administration           3 cr
LIBR g426       Automation, Selection, and 
                  Evaluation of Library Materials     3 cr
LIBR g440       Practicum                           1-4 cr

Mainstreaming (20 cr)

(does not lead to Special Education Certification)

SPED 270        Field Work in Special Education       2 cr
SPED 330        The Exceptional Child                 3 cr
SPED 334        Classroom Behavior Management         3 cr
SPED g423       Designing Instruction                 3 cr
SPED g424       Assessment Procedures
                  in Special Education                3 cr
SPED g438       Policies and Procedures
                  in Special Education                3 cr
Elective in SPED courses                              3 cr

Mathematics (21 cr)

MATH 123        Mathematics in Modern Society         3 cr 
MATH 127        Language of Mathematics               3 cr 
MATH 130        Finite Mathematics                    4 cr 
MATH 144        Trigonometry                          2 cr 
MATH 160        Brief Calculus                        4 cr 
MATH 230        Introduction to Linear Algebra        2 cr 
MATH 253        Introduction to Statistics            3 cr 
(or 21 credits of mathematics approved by the Mathematics Department)

Multicultural Studies (18 cr)

ANTH 238        Peoples and Cultures of New World     3 cr
ECON 201        Principles of Macroeconomics          3 cr
           OR
ECON 202        Principles of Microeconomics          3 cr
ENGL 107        Nature of Language                    3 cr
SOC 248         Social Diversity                      3 cr


One of the following:     
HIST 251        Latin American Civilization           3 cr
HIST 252        East Asian History                    3 cr
HIST 254        Middle Eastern Civilization           3 cr
HIST 255        African History and Culture           3 cr
Approved upper division elective                      3 cr

Music (18 cr)

Music Department approval is necessary for this component. Acceptance is dependent upon diagnostic placement exams and performance auditions. Please consult the Music Department chairperson before beginning this component.

MUSC 100        Introduction to Music                 3 cr
           OR
MUSC 108        The World of Music                    4 cr
MUSC 103        Theory of Music I                     3 cr
MUSC 104        Theory of Music II                    3 cr
MUSC 113        Aural Skills I                        1 cr
MUSC 114        Aural Skills II                       1 cr
MUSC 118-119    Class Piano                           2 cr
           OR
MUSC 218-219    Class Piano                           2 cr
           OR
                Equivalent piano proficiency
MUSC 127        Class Voice                           1 cr
MUSC 233        Music Methods for Elementary Teachers 2 cr
MUSC 319        Choral Conducting and Materials       2 cr

Music (30 cr)

Music Department approval is necessary for this component. Acceptance is dependent upon diagnostic placement exams and performance auditions. Please consult the Music Department chairperson before beginning this component.

MUSC 100        Introduction to Music                 3 cr
           OR
MUSC 108        The World of Music                    4 cr
MUSC 103        Theory of Music I                     3 cr
MUSC 104        Theory of Music II                    3 cr
MUSC 113        Aural Skills I                        1 cr
MUSC 114        Aural Skills II                       1 cr
MUSC 118-119    Class Piano                           2 cr
           OR
MUSC 218-219    Class Piano                           2 cr
           OR 
                Equivalent piano proficiency
MUSC 125        Beginning Guitar Class                1 cr
MUSC 127        Class Voice                           1 cr
MUSC 233        Music Methods for Elementary Teachers 2 cr
MUSC 305        Music History II                      3 cr
         AND/OR
MUSC 306        Music History III                     3 cr
MUSC 319        Choral Conducting and Materials       2 cr
Applied music (4 semesters of study)                  4 cr
Large ensemble (Band, Orchestra, Choir)               4 cr

Physical Education (22 cr)

DANC 260        Methods of Dance for Children         3 cr
P E 221         History and Philosophy of
                  Physical Education and Sport        3 cr
P E 292         Leadership Practicum                  1 cr
P E 300         Movement Theory and Motor Development 3 cr
P E 357         Methods of Teaching Elementary
                  Physical Education                  3 cr
P E g494        Adapted Physical Activity             3 cr
Approved electives in Physical Education              6 cr

IN ADDITION: Student must present a current Red Cross First Aid 
and CPR Card to advisor at the time of graduation.

Physical Education and Health Education (34 cr)

DANC 260        Methods of Dance for Children         3 cr
H E 201         Selected Topics in Health Education   2 cr
H E 202         Computer Applications in Health       1 cr
H E 221         Introduction to Health Education      1 cr
H E 332         Community and Public Health           2 cr
H E g401        Issues in Health and Wellness         4 cr
NTD 139 or 239  Nutrition                             3 cr
P E 221         History and Philosophy of
                  Physical Education and Sport        3 cr
P E 300         Movement Theory and Motor Development 3 cr
P E 357         Methods of Teaching Elementary    
                  Physical Education                  3 cr
P E g494        Adapted Physical Activity             3 cr
Approved electives                                    6 cr

IN ADDITION: Student must present a current Red Cross First Aid 
and CPR Card to advisor at the time of graduation.

Political Science (21 cr)

POLS 101        Introduction to American Government   3 cr
POLS 313        Introduction to Political Philosophy  3 cr
POLS 331        Comparative Politics:
                  Framework for Analysis              3 cr
POLS g401       Political Parties and Interest Groups 3 cr
           OR
POLS g427       Voting and Public Opinion             3 cr
           OR
POLS g443       Constitutional Law                    3 cr
POLS g403       The Presidency                        3 cr
           OR
POLS g404       The Legislative Process               3 cr
United States History                                 6 cr

Psychology (18 cr)

PSYC 101        Intro to General Psychology I         3 cr
Approved electives in Psychology                     15 cr

Social Science (18 cr)

HIST 111        U.S. History (to 1865)                3 cr
HIST 112        U.S. History (to present)             3 cr
Electives                                            12 cr

(Must be selected from at least three of the following areas: 
Anthropology, American Studies (History), Economics, Political Science, 
History (HIST 336, History of Idaho and the Northwest is recommended), and Sociology.)

Social Science (30 cr)

HIST 111        U.S. History (to 1865)                3 cr
HIST 112        U.S. History (to present)             3 cr
HIST 336        History of Idaho and the Northwest    3 cr
Electives to include 
  at least 12 credits of upper division courses      21 cr

(Must be selected from at least four of the following areas: 
Anthropology, American Studies (History), Economics, 
Political Science, History, and Sociology.)

Sociology (18 cr)

SOC 101         Introduction to Sociology             3 cr

SOC 102         Social Problems                       3 cr
SOC 206         Sociological Methods                  3 cr
SOC 248         Social Diversity                      3 cr
SOC 301         Classical Social Theory               3 cr
SOC g462        Social Stratification                 3 cr

Special Education (30 cr)

SPED 270        Field Work in Special Education       2 cr
SPED 330        The Exceptional Child                 3 cr
SPED 334        Classroom Behavior Management         3 cr
SPED g423       Designing Instruction                 3 cr
SPED g424       Assessment Procedures
                  in Special Education                3 cr
SPED g427       Precision Teaching                    1 cr
SPED g429       Strategies: Severe Disabilities       3 cr
SPED g432       Direct Instruction Systems            3 cr
SPED g438       Policies and Procedures
                  in Special Education                3 cr
SPED g446       Secondary Special Education           3 cr

Three credits of Electives selected from the following:
P E g494        Special Physical Activity             3 cr
CSED 205        Introduction to 
                  Communication Disorders             3 cr
SPED g426       Assessment: Severe Disabilities       3 cr
SPED g440       Biomedical Aspects of
                  Physical Disability                 2 cr
SPED g443       Autism                                2 cr
SPED g448       Pre-Practicum, Moderately 
                  Handicapped                       1-3 cr
SPED g480       Seminar in Special Education          1 cr
SPED g491       Seminar                             1-3 cr
SPED g498       Advanced Field Work                 1-3 cr

For initial certification in special education, SPED 495, Special Education Student Teaching Internship, for 7-14 credits is required in addition to the 30 credits. A major component in elementary education is also required to achieve certification in Idaho.

Speech Communication / Theatre (30 cr)

ENGL 267-268    Survey of English Literature I and II 6 cr
SPCH 208        Group Communication                   3 cr
SPCH 355        Nonverbal Communication               3 cr
SPCH g441       Interpersonal Communication           3 cr
THEA 101        Appreciation of Drama                 3 cr
THEA 118        Oral Interpretation                   3 cr


400-level Speech elective selected from:
SPCH g436       Rhetorical Criticism                  3 cr
SPCH g437       Rhetorical Theory                     3 cr
SPCH g452       Conflict Management                   3 cr
Electives in Theatre                                  6 cr

Secondary Teacher Education

Summary of Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education.

A minimum of 128 semester credit hours to include:

1. Completion of general university requirements (see Academic Information and Graduation Requirements of the university).
2. Completion of a subject teaching major of at least 30 semester credit hours as recommended by the subject department and approved by the College of Education, and completion of a subject teaching minor of at least 20 semester credit hours as recommended by the subject department and approved by the College of Education, OR completion of a single subject teaching major of at least 45 semester credit hours as recommended by the subject department and approved by the College of Education.
3. Completion of the professional education core.

Professional Education Core

EDUC 201        Development and 
                  Individual Differences              3 cr
EDUC 204        Families, Communities, Culture        3 cr
EDUC 301        Inquiring, Thinking, Knowing          3 cr
EDUC 302        Motivation and Management             3 cr
EDUC 309        Instructional Planning, 
                  Delivery, and Assessment            6 cr
EDUC 311        Instructional Technology              3 cr
EDUC 401        Language and Literacy                 3 cr
EDUC 402        Adaptations for Diversity             3 cr
EDUC 496        Secondary Education: 
                  Student Teaching Internship      7-14 cr

Secondary Education Teaching Majors and Minors

Biological Sciences Major

BIOL 202        General Zoology                       3 cr
BIOL 202L       General Zoology Laboratory            1 cr
BIOL 203        General Botany                        3 cr
BIOL 203L       General Botany Laboratory             1 cr
BIOS 206        Cell Biology                          3 cr
BIOS 207        Cell Biology Laboratory               1 cr
BIOS 209        General Ecology                       4 cr
BIOS 221        Introductory Microbiology             3 cr
BIOS 223        Introductory Microbiology Laboratory  1 cr
BIOS 310        Invertebrate Zoology                  4 cr
BIOS 317        Organic Evolution                     3 cr
BIOS 358        Genetics                              3 cr
BIOS g413       Biology Teaching Methods              3 cr
BIOS g491       Seminar                               1 cr
BIOS g492       Seminar                               1 cr
MATH 160        Brief Calculus                        4 cr
           OR
MATH 253        Introduction to Statistics            3 cr

Plus one of the following botany course options:
BIOS 213-214    Spring and Fall Flora*                4 cr
           OR
BIOS 309        Range Agrostology                     2 cr
BIOS 311        Dendrology                            3 cr
BIOS g404       Plant Physiology                      4 cr
BIOS g405       Plant Anatomy                         3 cr
BIOS g406       Plant Morphology                      4 cr
BIOS g408       Plant Ecology                         3 cr
BIOS g412       Systematic Botany*                    4 cr

*Recommended course is BIOS 412 instead of BIOS 213 or 214. 
BIOS g431 is also a recommended elective.

Biological Sciences Minor

BIOL 202        General Zoology                       3 cr
BIOL 202L       General Zoology Laboratory            1 cr
BIOL 203        General Botany                        3 cr
BIOL 203L       General Botany Laboratory             1 cr
BIOS 221        Introductory Microbiology             3 cr
BIOS 223        Introductory Microbiology Laboratory  1 cr
BIOS (Botany—a minimum of 2 credits are required 
      for teaching certification)                   2-4 cr
BIOS g413       Biology Teaching Methods              3 cr
MATH 160        Brief Calculus                        4 cr
           OR
MATH 253        Introduction to Statistics            3 cr

Plus two of the following:
BIOL 209        General Ecology                       4 cr
BIOS 317        Organic Evolution                     3 cr
BIOS 358        Genetics                              3 cr

Business Education Major

ACCT 201        Principles of Accounting I            3 cr
B ED 102        Intermediate Keyboarding              3 cr
B ED 310        Microcomputers in Business Education  3 cr
B ED 320        Clerical Procedures                   2 cr
B ED 330        Advanced Technology
                  in Business Education               3 cr
B ED 332        Methods in Business Education         3 cr
CFS g470        Consumer Economics                    3 cr
VED g401        Foundations of Occupational Education 3 cr
VED g444        Guidance and Special Needs
                  Concepts for Professional-
                  Technical Education                 3 cr
VED g468        Techniques of Teaching
                  Cooperative Education               3 cr

Select from the following:                            3 cr
CFS g470        Consumer Economics                    3 cr
ECON 100        Economic Issues                       3 cr
ECON 201 or 202 Principles of Macroeconomics
                  and Microeconomics                  3 cr

Business Education Minor

ACCT 201        Principles of Accounting              3 cr
B ED 102        Intermediate Keyboarding              3 cr
B ED 310        Microcomputers in Business Education  3 cr
B ED 320        Clerical Procedures                   2 cr
B ED 332        Methods in Business Education         3 cr
VED g401        Foundations of
                  Occupational Education              3 cr

Select from the following:                            3 cr
CFS g470        Consumer Economics                    3 cr
ECON 100        Economic Issues                       3 cr
ECON 201 or 202 Principles of Macroeconomics
                  and Microeconomics                  3 cr

Chemistry Major

CHEM 111        General Chemistry I                   5 cr
CHEM 112        General Chemistry II                  4 cr
CHEM 114        Cations and Anions                    1 cr
CHEM 211        Inorganic Chemistry I                 2 cr
CHEM 232        Quantitative Analysis                 2 cr
CHEM 234        Quantitative Analysis Lab             2 cr
CHEM g400       Practicum in Physical Science         2 cr
Approved electives in Chemistry                      12 cr

Chemistry Minor

CHEM 111        General Chemistry I                   5 cr
CHEM 112        General Chemistry II                  4 cr
CHEM 211        Inorganic Chemistry I                 2 cr
CHEM g400       Practicum in Physical Science         2 cr
Approved electives in Chemistry                       7 cr

Consumer Economics Minor

CFS g431        Family Resource Management            3 cr
CFS g470        Consumer Economics                    3 cr
CFS g471        Advanced Consumer Economics           3 cr
ECON 201        Principles of Macroeconomics          3 cr 
ECON 202        Principles of Microeconomics          3 cr

Choose two of the following (6 credits):
ACCT 201        Principles of Accounting I            3 cr
ACCT 202        Principles of Accounting II           3 cr
CFS g472        Teaching Consumer Economics         1-3 cr
ECON 323        Economic History                      3 cr
ECON 331        Money and Banking                     3 cr
ECON 334        International Economics               3 cr
ECON 338        Public Finance                        3 cr
MGT 261         Legal Environment of Organizations    3 cr
MGT 362         Business Law                          3 cr
MKTG 325        Basic Marketing Management            3 cr
MKTG 327        Consumer Behavior                     3 cr

Economics Major

ECON 201-202    Principles of Macroeconomics
                  and Microeconomics                  6 cr
ECON 301        Macroeconomic Theory                  3 cr
ECON 302        Microeconomic Theory                  3 cr
ECON 323        Economic History                      3 cr
ECON 331        Money and Banking                     3 cr
Approved electives in Economics                      12 cr

Economics Minor

ECON 201-202    Principles of Macroeconomics
     and Microeconomics                               6 cr
ECON 301        Macroeconomic Theory                  3 cr
ECON 302        Microeconomic Theory                  3 cr
Approved electives in Economics                      12 cr

Education of Hearing Impaired Minor

CSED 327        Sign Language I                       2 cr
CSED 328        Sign Language II                      2 cr
CSED 341        Audiology I: Hearing
                  Science and Audiometry              3 cr

Three courses selected from:
CSED 205        Introduction to
                  Communication Disorders             3 cr
CSED 321        Clinical Phonology                    4 cr
CSED 329        Sign Language III                     2 cr
CSED 330        Language Development                  3 cr
CSED 335        Language Disorders                    3 cr
CSED 345        Audiology II: Aural Rehabilitation    3 cr

Non-certification program; must be accompanied by a single subject 45 semester hour major or a major and minor.

English Major

ENGL 211        Introduction to Literary Analysis     3 cr 
ENGL 267 or 268 Survey of English Literature I or II  3 cr 
ENGL 277 or 278 Survey of merican Literature I or II  3 cr 
ENGL 281        Introduction to Language Studies      3 cr 
ENGL 301        Writing About Literature              3 cr 
ENGL 433*       Methods: Teaching English             3 cr 
ENGL 491        Senior Seminar                        3 cr 

One of the following: 
ENGL g472       Proseminar in a Major Literary Figure 3 cr 
ENGL g473       Chaucer                               3 cr 
ENGL g474       Milton                                3 cr 
ENGL g476       Shakespeare                           3 cr 

Plus one additional course from the following: 
ENGL 257 or 258 Survey of World Literature I or II    3 cr 
ENGL 267 or 268 Survey of British Literature I or II  3 cr 
ENGL 277 or 278 Survey of American Literature I or II 3 cr 
Approved electives (6 cr must be upper division)      9 cr 

*ENGL 433 must be completed before student teaching.

English Minor

ENGL 211        Introduction to Literary Analysis     3 cr
ENGL 267 or 268 Survey of English Literature I or II  3 cr
ENGL 277 or 278 Survey of American Literature I or II 3 cr
ENGL 281        Introduction to Language Studies      3 cr
ENGL 301        Writing About Literature              3 cr
ENGL 433*       Methods: Teaching English             3 cr

Plus one course from the following: 
ENGL 206        Creative Writing Workshop             3 cr
ENGL 307        Technical Writing                     3 cr
ENGL 308        Business Writing                      3 cr
ENGL 333        Teaching Writing One-on-One           3 cr
ENGL 401        Advanced Composition                  3 cr
ENGL 431        Idaho Writing Project                 3 cr

Plus one additional course from the following:
ENGL 257 or 258 Survey of World Literature I or II    3 cr 
ENGL 267 or 268 Survey of English Literature I or II  3 cr 
ENGL 277 or 278 Survey of American Literature I or II 3 cr

*ENGL 433 must be completed before student teaching.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Minor

Foreign Language (8 credits) Choose 8 credits from any foreign language. 

Multicultural Education (6 credits) Choose two courses from: 
ANTH/AMST/ENG 212     
                Introduction to Folklore/
                  Oral Tradition                      3 cr 
ANTH 250        Introduction to Sociocultural 
                  Anthropology                        3 cr 
ENGL 356        Ethnicity and Minority Literature     3 cr 
SOC 248         Social Diversity                      3 cr 

ESL Methodology  (7 credits) 
EDUC g460       Foundations of ESL                    3 cr 
EDUC g463       ESL Methods                           3 cr 
EDUC g464       ESL Methods Lab                       1 cr 

Linguistics   (6 credits) 
ANTH/ENGL/LANG 107 
                Nature of Language                    3 cr
 
Choose one course from: 
ANTH g450       Introduction to Socio-linguistics     3 cr 
ANTH/LANG g455  Linguistic Analysis I                 3 cr

Family and Consumer Sciences Minor

CFS 203         The Young Child                       3 cr
CFS 314         Interior Design and 
                  Housing Perspectives                3 cr
CFS 321         Families and American Society         3 cr
CFS 332         Programs in Family and 
                  Consumer Sciences                   3 cr
CFS 429         Social and Psychological
                  Aspects of Clothing                 3 cr
CFS g431        Family Resource Management            3 cr
NTD 104         Foods                                 3 cr

Select one course from the following:     
CFS 209         Early Childhood Environments          3 cr
CFS 229         Textile Products                      3 cr
CFS g435        Family as Developmental Context       3 cr
CFS g470        Consumer Economics                    3 cr
NTD 204         Meal Management                       2 cr
NTD 239         Nutrition                             3 cr

Non-certification program; must be accompanied by a single subject 45 semester hour major.

French Major

FREN 301-302    French Conversation and Composition   6 cr
                and their prerequisites or
                equivalent high school courses.
LANG g437       The Teaching of Foreign Languages     3 cr
Upper division electives in French                   12 cr
(must be approved by the Foreign Languages Department and the College of Education).

French Minor

FREN 201-202    Intermediate French                   8 cr
                (or equivalent)
LANG g437       The Teaching of Foreign Languages     3 cr
Approved electives in French                         12 cr
(must be approved by the Foreign Languages Department and the College of Education).

Geology Major (at least 30 cr)

Must be accompanied by a Science minor of 20 credits.

GEOL 100/100L   Survey of Geology                     4 cr
           OR
GEOL 101        Physical Geology                      3 cr
GEOL 110*       Physical Geology for Scientists Lab   1 cr
GEOL 115        Physical Geography                    4 cr
GEOL 210        Earth in Space and Time               3 cr
GEOL 400        Geology Teaching Practicum            1 cr
GEOL g406       Environmental Geology                 3 cr
GEOL/PHYS g410  Science in American Society           2 cr
GEOL g471       Historical Geography of Idaho         4 cr

Plus approved electives from the following, to reach a total of at least 30 credits:
GEOL 102        Historical Geology                    3 cr
GEOL 122        Rocks and Stars                       3 cr
GEOL 201        Rocks, Rails and Trails               1 cr
GEOL 313        Earth Materials I                     3 cr
GEOL g415       Quaternary Geology                    4 cr
GEOL g417       General Soils                         3 cr
GEOL g422       Planetary Geology for Teachers        3 cr
GEOL g430       Principles of Hydrogeology            3 cr
GEOL g431       Invertebrate Paleontology             4 cr
GEOL g452       Sedimentation Stratigraphy            4 cr
GEOL g453       Geology of Southern Idaho             2 cr
GEOL g458       Geology of North America              3 cr
GEOL g491       Seminar                               1 cr

* Note: Students must take GEOL 110 even if they have taken the lab for GEOL 100 or GEOL 101.

Geology Minor (at least 22 cr)

GEOL 100/100L   Survey of Geology                     4 cr
           OR
GEOL 101        Physical Geology                      3 cr
GEOL 110*       Physical Geology for Scientists Lab   1 cr
GEOL 115        Physical Geography                    4 cr
GEOL 210        Earth in Space and Time               3 cr
GEOL 400        Geology Teaching Practicum            1 cr
GEOL/PHYS g410  Science in American Society           2 cr

Plus approved electives from the following, to reach a total of at least 22 credits:
GEOL 102        Historical Geology                    3 cr
GEOL 122        Rocks and Stars                       3 cr
GEOL g406       Environmental Geology                 3 cr
GEOL g422       Planetary Geology for Teachers        3 cr
GEOL g453       Geology of Southern Idaho             2 cr
GEOL g458       Geology of North America              3 cr
GEOL g471       Historical Geography of Idaho         4 cr

* Note: Students must take GEOL 110 even if they have taken the lab for GEOL 100 or GEOL 101.

German Major

GERM 301-302    German Conversation and Composition   6 cr

                and their prerequisites or
                equivalent high school courses.
LANG g437       The Teaching of Foreign Languages     3 cr
Upper division electives in German                   12 cr
(must be approved by the Foreign Languages Department and the College of Education).

German Minor

GERM 201-202    Intermediate German                   8 cr
                (or equivalent)
LANG g437       The Teaching of Foreign Languages     3 cr
Approved electives in German                         12 cr
(must be approved by the Foreign Languages Department and the College of Education).

Health Education Major

EDUC 496        Student Teaching Secondary         7-14 cr
H E 200         Promoting Wellness                    2 cr
H E 201         Selected Topics in Health Education   2 cr 
H E 202         Computer Applications in Health       1 cr
H E 221         Introduction to Health Education      1 cr
H E 332         Community and Public Health           2 cr
H E 340         Fitness and Wellness Programs         3 cr
H E 383         Epidemiology                          3 cr 
H E g401        Issues in Health and Wellness         4 cr
H E 430         Curriculum and Methods 
                  in Health Education                 3 cr
H E g442        Environmental Health 
                  and Health Education                2 cr
H E g443        Substance Abuse and Health Education  2 cr
H E g444        Human Diseases and Health Education   2 cr
H E g445        Human Sexuality and Health Education  2 cr
H E g460        Healthy Lifestyle Management          3 cr
H E Elective                                          1 cr
NTD 139 or 239  Nutrition                             3 cr

Health Education Minor

Prerequisites: 
Admission to Teacher Education Program 
Admission to Health Education Program 

Required Courses: 

H E 200         Promoting Wellness                    2 cr 
H E 201         Selected Topics in Health Education: 
                  Trust and Self Esteem               1 cr 
H E 201         Selected Topics in Health Education:
                  Stress and Emotional Health         1 cr 
H E 340         Fitness and Wellness Programs         3 cr 
H E 340L        Fitness and Wellness Programs Lab     0 cr 
H E 430         Curriculum and Methods in
                  Health Education                    3 cr 
H E 442         Environmental Health and
                  Health Education                    2 cr 
H E 443         Substance Abuse and Health Education  2 cr 
H E 444         Human Diseases and Health Education   2 cr 
H E 445         Human Sexuality and Health Education  2 cr 
NTD 139         Consumer Nutrition                    3 cr 
                                              TOTAL  21 cr

History Major

HIST 101        Foundation of Western Civilization    3 cr
HIST 102        Development of Western Civilization   3 cr
HIST 111        U.S. History (to 1865)                3 cr
HIST 112        U.S. History (to present)             3 cr
HIST 291        The Historian's Craft                 3 cr
HIST g491       Seminar                               3 cr
POLS 101        Introduction to American Government   3 cr

Plus one of these Third World history courses:     

HIST 251        Latin American Civilization           3 cr
HIST 252        East Asian History                    3 cr
HIST 254        Middle Eastern Civilization           3 cr
HIST 255        African History and Culture           3 cr

Plus two courses selected from:

Please note that Idaho certification requires nine credits in US history.  
Thus from the requirements listed below, please select one U.S. history course.
     
HIST 311        American Culture before 1800          3 cr
HIST 320        The Renaissance                       3 cr
HIST 322        Religious Reformation and Conflict    3 cr
HIST 325        Industrialization and Social Change   3 cr
HIST 356        Imperialism and Progressivism         3 cr
HIST 360        The Spanish Empire                    3 cr
HIST g427       American West                         3 cr
HIST g429       Foreign Relations since 1900          3 cr
HIST g435       Colonial Frontiers in 
                  America and Africa                  3 cr
HIST g437       Families in Former Times              3 cr
HIST g439       Women in History                      3 cr
HIST g446       Social and Economic History 
                  of Greece and Rome                  3 cr
HIST g448       Medieval Social and
                  Economic History                    3 cr
HIST g451       Constituting Modern Spain             3 cr

Plus two additional 200-400 level HIST courses

History Minor

HIST 101        Foundation of Western Civilization    3 cr
HIST 102        Development of Western Civilization   3 cr
HIST 111        U.S. History (to 1865)                3 cr
HIST 112        U.S. History (to present)             3 cr
POLS 101        Introduction to American Government   3 cr

Plus one of these Third World history courses:     
HIST 251        Latin American Civilization           3 cr
HIST 252        East Asian History                    3 cr
HIST 254        Middle Eastern Civilization           3 cr
HIST 255        African History and Culture           3 cr

Plus one additional 200-400 level course in U.S. History

Library Science Minor (required for media generalist's certification)

EDUC 322        Literature for Children               3 cr
LIBR 121        Introduction to Library Use           2 cr
LIBR 221        Bibliography and Reference            3 cr
LIBR 257        Cataloging and Classification         3 cr
LIBR 259        Audio-Visual Materials and
                  Computers in the Classroom          3 cr
LIBR g425       Media Center Administration           3 cr
LIBR g426       Automation, Selection, and
                  Evaluation of Library Materials     3 cr
LIBR g440       Practicum                             3 cr

Mass Communication Minor

ENGL g433       Methods: Teaching English             3 cr
                (highly recommended)
M C 119         Introduction to Mass Media            3 cr
M C 121/121L    Reporting and Newswriting and Lab     4 cr
M C 230/230L    Introduction to Photography and Lab   4 cr
M C 325         Editing for Print Media               4 cr

Approved electives selected from:     
M C 270         Journalism History                    3 cr
M C 290         American Broadcasting                 3 cr
M C 350         Cable Television and
                  New Media Technology                3 cr
M C 440         Media Law and Ethics                  3 cr
M C g452        Mass Communication and Society        3 cr

Mathematics Major

C S 181         Introduction to Computer
                  Science and Programming I           3 cr
MATH 170        Calculus I                            4 cr
MATH 175        Calculus II                           4 cr
MATH 275        Calculus III                          4 cr
MATH 287        Discrete Structures                   3 cr
MATH 326        Elementary Analysis                   3 cr 
MATH 330        Linear Algebra                        3 cr 
MATH 343        Modern Geometry                       3 cr
MATH 352        General Statistics                    3 cr 
MATH g407       Modern Algebra I                      3 cr 

And one of the following: 
MATH 327        Vector Analysis                       3 cr
MATH g408       Modern Algebra II                     3 cr

Mathematics Minor

C S 181         Introduction to Computer
                  Science and Programming I           3 cr
MATH 170        Calculus I                            4 cr
MATH 175        Calculus II                           4 cr
MATH 275        Calculus III                          4 cr
MATH 287        Discrete Structures                   3 cr
MATH 330        Linear Algebra                        3 cr 
MATH 343        Modern Geometry                       3 cr
MATH 352        General Statistics                    3 cr 

And one of the following: 
MATH 326        Elementary Analysis                   3 cr 
MATH g407       Modern Algebra I                      3 cr

Music Education

See Bachelor of Music Education degree program (K-12 certification) forrequirements.

Physical Education Major

DANC 260        Methods of Dance for Children         3 cr
P E 221         History and Philosophy of
                  Physical Education and Sport        3 cr
P E 235         Activity Performance Techniques I     3 cr
P E 236         Activity Performance Techniques II    3 cr
P E 237         Activity Performance Techniques III   3 cr
P E 243         Anatomical Foundations 
                  of Human Activity                   3 cr
P E 281         Practical Outdoor Skills              1 cr
P E 292         Leadership Practicum                  1 cr
P E 300         Movement Theory and Motor Development 3 cr
P E 301         Physiology of Exercise                3 cr
P E 302         Human Kinesiology                     3 cr
P E 322         Psycho-Social Aspects
                  of Human Activity                   3 cr
P E 357         Methods of Teaching
                  Elementary Physical Education       3 cr
P E 362         Tests and Measurements

                  in Physical Education               3 cr
P E 437         Methods of Teaching
                  Secondary Physical Education        3 cr
P E g475        Organization and Administration 
                  of Physical Education and Sport     3 cr
P E g493        Gender Issues in Education and Sport  3 cr
P E g494        Adapted Physical Activity             3 cr
Aquatics       (consult with advisor)                 1 cr
Approved Electives in Physical Education              3 cr
                                             TOTAL:  54 cr
IN ADDITION: Student must present a current Red Cross First Aid 
and CPR Card to advisor at the time of graduation.

Physics Major

PHYS 152-153    Descriptive Astronomy and Laboratory  4 cr
PHYS 211-212*   Engineering Physics                   8 cr
PHYS 213-214    Engineering Physics Lab               2 cr
PHYS 301**      Modern Physics                        3 cr
PHYS 400        Practicum in Physical Science         2 cr
PHYS g403       Advanced Modern Physics               3 cr
PHYS/GEOLg410   Science in American Society           2 cr
Approved electives in Physics                         8 cr

*Calculus is required for PHYS 211-212.
**MATH 360 is required for PHYS 301

Physics Minor

PHYS 152-153    Descriptive Astronomy and Laboratory  4 cr

PHYS 211-212*   Engineering Physics                   8 cr
PHYS 213-214    Engineering Physics Lab               2 cr
PHYS 400        Practicum in Physical Science         2 cr
PHYS/GEOL g410  Science in American Society           2 cr
Approved electives in Physics                         4 cr

*Two semesters of calculus are required for PHYS 212.

Political Science Major

Credits selected from core curriculum                24 cr
(excluding POLS 460)
HIST 111        U.S. History (to 1865)                3 cr
HIST 112        U.S. History (to present)             3 cr

Political Science Minor

HIST 111        U.S. History (to 1865)                3 cr
HIST 112        U.S. History (to present)             3 cr
POLS 101        Introduction to American Government   3 cr
POLS 313        Introduction to Political Philosophy  3 cr
POLS 331        Comparative Politics: 
                  Framework for Analysis              3 cr
POLS g403       The Presidency                        3 cr
           OR
POLS g404       The Legislative Process               3 cr

One course selected from:     
POLS g401       Political Parties and Interest Groups 3 cr
POLS g427       Voting and Public Opinion             3 cr
POLS g443       Constitutional Law                    3 cr

Psychology Minor

PSYC 101        Intro to General Psychology I         3 cr
PSYC 227        Basic Statistics                      3 cr
PSYC 228        Introduction to the Theory of 
                  Measurement and Test Construction   3 cr
PSYC 303        Experimental Psychology               4 cr
Approved electives in Psychology                      9 cr

Russian Minor

RUSS 201-202    Intermediate Russian                  8 cr
                (or equivalent)
LANG g437       The Teaching of Foreign Languages     3 cr
Approved electives in Russian                        12 cr
(must be approved by the Foreign Languages Department and the College of Education).

Social Science Major

Required prerequisite foundational courses which also satisfy the General Education requirements:

HIST 101        Foundation of Western Civilization    3 cr
HIST 111        U.S. History (to 1865)                3 cr
POLS 101        Introduction to American Government   3 cr
SOC 101         Introduction to Sociology             3 cr

Required Courses

ECON 201-202    Principles of Macroeconomics
                  and Microeconomics                  6 cr
ECON 323        Economic History                      3 cr
EDUC 336        Social Science Methods                2 cr
HIST 102        Development of Western Civilization   3 cr
HIST 112        U.S. History (to present)             3 cr
HIST g427       American West                         3 cr
SOC 248         Social Diversity                      3 cr
SOC g462        Social Stratification                 3 cr

One course from:     
POLS 331        Comparative Politics:
                  Framework for Analysis              3 cr
POLS g432       Comparative Politics:
                  Change and Political Order          3 cr
POLS g433       Politics of Developing Nations        3 cr

One course from:     
POLS 308        State and Local Government            3 cr
POLS 326        Recent American Foreign Policy        3 cr
POLS 342        American Legal Systems                3 cr
POLS g401       Political Parties and Interest Groups 3 cr
POLS g403       The Presidency                        3 cr
POLS g404       The Legislative Process               3 cr
POLS g411       American Political Theory             3 cr
POLS g443       Constitutional Law                    3 cr

Social Science Minor

ECON 201-202    Principles of Macroeconomics
                  and Microeconomics                  6 cr
HIST 111        U.S. History (to 1865)                3 cr
HIST 112        U.S. History (to present)             3 cr
POLS 101        Introduction to
     American Government     3 cr
SOC 101         Introduction to Sociology             3 cr

One course in non-U.S. History or one course selected from:          
ANTH 100        General Anthropology                  3 cr
ANTH 237        Peoples and Cultures of Old World     3 cr
ANTH 238        Peoples and Cultures of New World     3 cr

One course selected from:     
POLS 331        Comparative Politics:
                  Framework for Analysis              3 cr
POLS g432       Comparative Politics:
                  Change and Political Order          3 cr
POLS g433       Politics of Developing Nations        3 cr

One course selected from:
SOC 248         Social Diversity                      3 cr
SOC g462        Social Stratification                 3 cr

Sociology Major

SOC 101         Introduction to Sociology             3 cr
SOC 102         Social Problems                       3 cr
SOC 206         Sociological Methods                  3 cr
SOC 231         Juvenile Delinquency                  3 cr
SOC 248         Social Diversity                      3 cr
SOC 301         Classical Social Theory               3 cr
SOC g462        Social Stratification                 3 cr

Electives selected from:
SOC 207         Social Statistics                     3 cr
SOC 321         Families and American Society         3 cr
SOC 335         Demography and Human Ecology          3 cr
SOC g403        Contemporary Sociological Theory      3 cr
SOC g408        Advanced Sociological Methods         3 cr
SOC g413        Mind, Body, and Society               3 cr
SOC g431        Criminology                           3 cr
SOC g450        Developing Societies                  3 cr

Sociology Minor

SOC 101         Introduction to Sociology             3 cr
SOC 102         Social Problems                       3 cr
SOC 206         Sociological Methods                  3 cr
SOC 301         Classical Social Theory               3 cr

Electives selected from:
SOC 207         Social Statistics                     3 cr
SOC 231         Juvenile Delinquency                  3 cr
SOC 248         Social Diversity                      3 cr
SOC 321         Families and American Society         3 cr
SOC 335         Demography and Human Ecology          3 cr
SOC g403        Contemporary Sociological Theory      3 cr
SOC g408        Advanced Sociological Methods         3 cr
SOC g413        Mind, Body and Society                3 cr
SOC g431        Criminology                           3 cr
SOC g450        Developing Societies                  3 cr
SOC g462        Social Stratification                 3 cr

Spanish Major

SPAN 301-302    Spanish Conversation and Composition  6 cr
                  and their prerequisites or
                  equivalent high school courses
LANG g437       The Teaching of Foreign Languages     3 cr

Upper Division electives in Spanish                  12 cr
(must be approved by the Foreign Languages Department and the College of Education).

Spanish Minor

SPAN 201-202    Intermediate Spanish                  8 cr
                (OR equivalent)
LANG g437       The Teaching of Foreign Languages     3 cr
Approved electives in Spanish                        12 cr
(must be approved by the Foreign Languages Department and the College of Education).

Special Education Major
A teaching major in secondary education is also required. For initial certification in special education, SPED 495, Special Education: Student Teaching Internship (7-14 cr) is required in addition to the 30 credits.

SPED 270        Field Work in Special Education       2 cr
SPED 330        The Exceptional Child                 3 cr
SPED 334        Classroom Behavior Management         3 cr
SPED g423       Designing Instruction                 3 cr
SPED g424       Assess Procedures in 
                  Special Education                   3 cr
SPED g427       Precision Teaching                    1 cr
SPED g429       Strategies: Severe Disabilities       3 cr
SPED g432       Direct Instruction Systems            3 cr
SPED g438       Policies and Procedures
                  in Special Education                3 cr
SPED g446       Secondary Special Education           3 cr

Three credits of Electives selected from the following:
P E g494        Special Physical Activity             3 cr
PSYC 332        Psychology of Adolescence             3 cr
PSYC g445       Psychology of Learning                3 cr
SOC 231         Juvenile Delinquency                  3 cr
SPED g426       Assessment: Severe Disabilities       3 cr
SPED g440       Biomedical Aspects of 
                  Physical Disability                 2 cr
SPED g443       Autism                                2 cr

SPED g448       Pre-Practicum, 
                  Moderately Handicapped            1-3 cr
SPED g480       Seminar in Special Education          1 cr
SPED g491       Seminar                             1-3 cr
SPED g498       Advanced Field Work                 1-3 cr

Special Education Minor

SPED 270        Field Work in Special Education       2 cr
SPED 330        The Exceptional Child                 3 cr
SPED 334        Classroom Behavior Management         3 cr
SPED g423       Designing Instruction                 3 cr
SPED g424       Assess Procedures
                  in Special Education                3 cr
SPED g438       Policies and Procedures 
                  in Special Education                3 cr
SPED g446       Secondary Special Education           3 cr

Speech Communication Major

M C 119         Introduction to Mass Media            3 cr
SPCH 208        Group Communication                   3 cr
SPCH 305        Argumentation and Debate              3 cr
SPCH g436       Rhetorical Criticism                  3 cr
SPCH g437       Rhetorical Theory                     3 cr
SPCH g441       Interpersonal Communication           3 cr
THEA 111        Stagecraft                            3 cr
THEA 118        Oral Interpretation                   3 cr
THEA 251        Beginning Acting                      3 cr
THEA 331        Materials and Methods for 
                  High School Speech Arts             3 cr
One 400 level elective in Speech                      3 cr

Speech Communication Minor

SPCH 208        Group Communication                   3 cr
SPCH 305        Argumentation and Debate              3 cr
SPCH 355        Nonverbal Communication               3 cr
SPCH g436       Rhetorical Criticism                  3 cr
SPCH g437       Rhetorical Theory                     3 cr
SPCH g441       Interpersonal Communication           3 cr
One 400 level elective in Speech                      3 cr

Theatre Major

SPCH 208        Group Communication                   3 cr
SPCH 305        Argumentation and Debate              3 cr
THEA 101        Appreciation of Drama                 3 cr
THEA 111        Stagecraft                            3 cr
THEA 118        Oral Interpretation                   3 cr
THEA 221        Stage Costume Construction            2 cr
           OR
THEA 304        Theatre Management                    2 cr
THEA 251        Beginning Acting                      3 cr
THEA 252        Intermediate Acting                   3 cr
THEA 331        Materials and Methods for 
                  High School Speech Arts             3 cr
THEA g455       Beginning Stage Direction             3 cr
THEA g420       American Theatre                      3 cr

Theatre Minor

THEA 101        Appreciation of Drama                 3 cr
THEA 111        Stagecraft                            3 cr
THEA 251        Beginning Acting                      3 cr
THEA 252        Intermediate Acting                   3 cr
THEA g455       Beginning Stage Direction             3 cr

Electives selected from:
THEA 209        Stage Lighting                        2 cr
THEA 214        Makeup                                2 cr
THEA 221        Stage Costume Construction            2 cr

Single Subject Teaching Majors

American Studies (English emphasis)

ENGL 267-268    Survey of English Literature I & II   6 cr
ENGL 277-278    Survey of American Literature I & II  6 cr
ENGL 433*       Methods in the Teaching of English    3 cr
Approved electives in English                        15 cr
HIST 101        Foundation of Western Civilization    6 cr
HIST 102        Development of Western Civilization   6 cr
HIST 111        U.S. History (to 1865)                3 cr
HIST 112        U.S. History (to present)             3 cr
Approved 400-level History electives                  6 cr
Approved electives in History                        12 cr
AMST 200        Introduction to American Studies      3 cr
AMST 401 or 402 Senior Seminar in American Studies    3 cr
PHIL 101        Introduction to Philosophy            3 cr
Approved electives in Philosophy                      9 cr
Approved electives in social sciences                 6 cr

*ENGL 433 must be completed before student teaching.

American Studies (History emphasis)

AMST 200        Introduction to American Studies      3 cr
AMST 401 or 402 Senior Seminar in American Studies    3 cr
ENGL 267-268    Survey of English Literature I & II   6 cr
ENGL 277-278    Survey of American Literature I & II  6 cr
Approved electives in English                        12 cr
HIST 101        Foundation of Western Civilization    6 cr
HIST 102        Development of Western Civilization   6 cr
HIST 111        U.S. History (to 1865)                3 cr
HIST 112        U.S. History (to present)             3 cr
HIST 291        The Historian's Craft                 3 cr
Approved 400-level History electives                  6 cr
Approved electives in History                        15 cr
PHIL 101        Introduction to Philosophy            3 cr
Approved electives in Philosophy                      9 cr
One course in American Government                     3 cr
Approved electives in Social Science                  6 cr
Approved electives in fine arts                       6 cr

Art

ART 100         Survey of Art                         3 cr
ART 101-102     History of Western Art I & II         6 cr
ART 103-104     Creative Process                      6 cr
ART 105         Drawing I                             3 cr
ART 334         Secondary School Art Methods          3 cr
Approved electives in Art                            24 cr

Biological Sciences

BIOL 202        General Zoology                       3 cr
BIOL 202L       General Zoology Laboratory            1 cr
BIOL 203        General Botany                        3 cr
BIOL 203L       General Botany Laboratory             1 cr
BIOS 358        Genetics                              3 cr
BIOS 206        Cell Biology                          3 cr
BIOS 207        Cell Biology Laboratory               1 cr
BIOS 209        General Ecology                       4 cr
BIOS 221        Introductory Microbiology             3 cr
BIOS 223        Introductory Microbiology Laboratory  1 cr
BIOS 310        Invertebrate Zoology                  4 cr
BIOS 317        Organic Evolution                     3 cr
BIOS g412       Systematic Botany                     4 cr
BIOS g413       Biology Teaching Methods              3 cr
BIOS g491       Seminar                               1 cr
BIOS g492       Seminar                               1 cr
MATH 160        Brief Calculus                        4 cr
           OR
MATH 253        Introduction to Statistics            3 cr

Plus one of the following botany course options:
BIOS 213-214    Spring and Fall Flora                 4 cr
BIOS 309        Range Agrostology                     2 cr
BIOS 311        Dendrology                            3 cr
BIOS g404       Plant Physiology                      4 cr
BIOS g405       Plant Anatomy                         3 cr
BIOS g406       Plant Morphology                      4 cr
BIOS g408       Plant Ecology                         3 cr

Plus upper division electives in biological science courses to bring 
the total credits in biological sciences to 45 semester hours.

Business Education

ACCT 201        Principles of Accounting I            3 cr
B ED 102        Intermediate Keyboarding              3 cr
B ED 310        Microcomputers in Business Education  3 cr
B ED 320        Clerical Procedures                   2 cr
B ED 330        Advanced Technology in 
                  Business Education                  3 cr
B ED 332        Methods in Business Ed                3 cr
B ED 496        Student Teaching Internship        7-14 cr
CFS g470        Consumer Economics                    3 cr
ECON 201-202    Principles of Macroeconomics
                  and Microeconomics                  6 cr
MGT 261         Legal Environment of Organizations    3 cr
VED g401        Foundations of Occupational Education 3 cr
VED g444        Guidance and Special Needs 
                  Concepts for Professional-
                  Technical Education                 3 cr
VED g468        Techniques of Teaching 
                  Cooperative Education               3 cr

Chemistry

CHEM 111        General Chemistry I                   5 cr
CHEM 112        General Chemistry II                  4 cr
CHEM 114        Cations and Anions                    1 cr
CHEM 211        Inorganic Chemistry I                 2 cr
CHEM 232        Quantitative Analysis                 2 cr
CHEM 234        Quantitative Analysis Lab             2 cr
CHEM 301        Organic Chemistry I                   3 cr
CHEM 302        Organic Chemistry II                  3 cr
CHEM 304        Organic Chemistry Lab II              1 cr
CHEM 305        Organic Chemistry Lab III             2 cr
CHEM 331        Instrumental Analysis                 2 cr
CHEM 334        Instrumental Analysis Lab             2 cr
CHEM 351-352    Physical Chemistry                    6 cr
CHEM g400       Practicum in Physical Science         2 cr
Approved electives in Chemistry                       7 cr

English

ENGL 211        Introduction to Literary Analysis     3 cr
ENGL 277 or 278 Survey of American Literature I & II  3 cr
ENGL 267 or 268 Survey of English Literature I & II   3 cr
ENGL 281        Introduction to Language Studies      3 cr
ENGL 301        Writing About Literature              3 cr
ENGL 433*       Methods: Teaching English             3 cr
ENGL 491        Senior Seminar                        3 cr

One of the following:     
ENGL g472       Proseminar in a Major Literary Figure 3 cr
ENGL g473       Chaucer                               3 cr
ENGL g474       Milton                                3 cr
ENGL g476       Shakespeare                           3 cr

One of the following: (3 credits)
ENGL g481       Studies in Grammar                    3 cr
ENGL g485       Linguistic Analysis                   3 cr
ENGL g486       Old English                           3 cr

Plus one additional course from the following:
ENGL 257 or 258 Survey of World Literature I or II    3 cr 
ENGL 267 or 268 Survey of British Literature I or II  3 cr 
ENGL 277 or 278 Survey of American Literature I or II 3 cr 

One genre course                                      3 cr
Two additional upper-division 
  historical period courses                           6 cr
Approved electives 
  (excluding lower division composition courses)      6 cr


*ENGL 433 must be completed before student teaching.

Family and Consumer Sciences

CFS 203         The Young Child                       3 cr
CFS 209         Early Childhood Environments          3 cr
CFS 229         Textile Products                      3 cr
CFS 314         Interior Design and 
                  Housing Perspectives                3 cr
CFS 321         Families and American Society         3 cr
CFS 332         Programs in Family and 
                  Consumer Sciences                   3 cr
CFS 429         Social and Psychological
                  Aspects of Clothing                 3 cr
CFS g431        Family Resource Management            3 cr
CFS g435        Family as Developmental Context       3 cr
CFS g470        Consumer Economics                    3 cr
NTD 104         Foods                                 3 cr
NTD 204         Meal Management                       2 cr
NTD 239         Nutrition                             3 cr
CFS 495         Student Teaching: Family 
                  and Consumer Sciences            7-14 cr

Professional-Technical Certification Requirements

HRD g401        Foundations of
                  Professional-Technical Education    3 cr
HRD g444        Guidance and Special Needs 
                  in Professional-Technical Education 3 cr
HRD g457        Facilitating Adult Learning           3 cr
HRD g468        Teaching Cooperative Education 
                  and School-to-Work                  3 cr

Recommended Electives

CFS 100         Child and Family Studies Professions  1 cr
CFS 318         Leadership Issues Seminar             1 cr
ECON 202        Principles of Microeconomics          3 cr 
CFS g471        Advanced Consumer Economics           3 cr
CFS g472        Teaching Consumer Economics         1-3 cr

Geology

GEOL 100/100L   Survey of Geology                     4 cr
           OR
GEOL 101        Physical Geology                      3 cr

GEOL 110*       Physical Geology for Scientists Lab   1 cr
GEOL 115        Physical Geography                    4 cr
GEOL 210        Earth in Space and Time               3 cr
GEOL 313        Earth Materials I                     3 cr
GEOL 400        Practicum in Geology Teaching         1 cr
GEOL g406       Environmental Geology                 3 cr
GEOL/PHYS g410  Science in American Society           2 cr
GEOL g421       Structural Geology                    4 cr
GEOL g431       Invertebrate Paleontology             4 cr
GEOL g452       Sedimentation Stratigraphy            4 cr
GEOL g491       Seminar                               1 cr

One of the following four courses:
GEOL 102        Historical Geology                    3 cr
GEOL g453       Geology of Southern Idaho             2 cr
GEOL g458       Geology of North America              3 cr
GEOL/HIST/POLS g471     
                Historical Geography of Idaho         4 cr

One of the following three courses:
GEOL 122        Rocks and Stars                       3 cr
GEOL 314        Earth Materials II                    3 cr
GEOL g422       Planetary Geology for Teachers        3 cr

One of the following three courses:
GEOL g415       Quaternary Geology                    4 cr
GEOL g420       Principles of Geochemistry            3 cr
GEOL g430       Principles of Hydrogeology            3 cr

Plus electives (any of the above courses not already completed) to total at least 45 credits
* Note: Students must take GEOL 110 even if they have taken the lab for GEOL 100 or GEOL 101.

Health Education

H E 200         Promoting Wellness                    2 cr 
H E 201         Selected Topics in Health Education   2 cr 
H E 202         Computer Applications in Health       1 cr
H E 210         Medical Terminology and Communication 2 cr 
H E 221         Introduction to Health Education      1 cr 
H E 332         Community and Public Health           2 cr 
H E 340         Fitness and Wellness Programs         3 cr
H E 383         Epidemiology                          3 cr
H E g401        Issues in Health and Wellness         4 cr 
H E g420        Program Planning, Presentation, 
                  and Evaluation                      3 cr 
H E 430         Curriculum and Methods
                  in Health Education                 3 cr 
H E g442        Environmental Health and      
                  Health Education                    2 cr 
H E g443        Substance Abuse and Health Education  2 cr 
H E g444        Human Diseases and Health Education   2 cr 
H E g445        Human Sexuality and Health Education  2 cr 
H E g460        Healthy Lifestyle Management          3 cr
H E 473         Marketing for Health Care             2 cr 
NTD 139 OR 239  Nutrition                             3 cr
Approved Electives                                    3 cr 
                                              TOTAL: 45 cr

History

HIST 101        Foundation of Western Civilization    3 cr
HIST 102        Development of Western Civilization   3 cr
HIST 111        U.S. History (to 1865)                3 cr
HIST 112        U.S. History (to present)             3 cr
HIST 291        The Historian's Craft                 3 cr
HIST g491       Seminar                               3 cr

Plus one of these Third World history courses:
HIST 251        Latin American Civilization           3 cr
HIST 252        East Asian History                    3 cr
HIST 254        Middle East Civilization              3 cr
HIST 255        African History and Culture           3 cr

Plus two courses selected from:     

Please note that Idaho certification requires nine credits in US history.  
Thus from the requirements listed below, please select one U.S. history course.     

HIST 311        American Cultures before 1800         3 cr
HIST 320        The Renaissance                       3 cr
HIST 322        Religious Reformation and Conflict    3 cr
HIST 325        Industrialization and Social Change   3 cr
HIST 356        Imperialism and Progressivism         3 cr
HIST 360        The Spanish Empire                    3 cr
HIST g427       American West                         3 cr
HIST g429       Foreign Relations since 1900          3 cr
HIST g435       Colonial Frontiers in 
                  America and Africa                  3 cr
HIST g437       Families in Former Times              3 cr
HIST g439       Women in History                      3 cr
HIST g446       Social and Economic
                  History of Greece and Rome          3 cr
HIST g448       Medieval Social and Economic History  3 cr
HIST g451       Constituting Modern Spain             3 cr
Two additional 200-400 level HIST courses             6 cr
Three additional 300-400 level HIST courses           9 cr
POLS 101        Introduction to American Government   3 cr

Mathematics

C S 181         Introduction to Computer
                  Science and Programming I           3 cr
MATH 170        Calculus I                            4 cr
MATH 175        Calculus II                           4 cr
MATH 275        Calculus III                          4 cr
MATH 287        Discrete Structures                   3 cr
MATH 326        Elementary Analysis                   3 cr 
MATH 330        Linear Algebra                        3 cr 
MATH 343        Modern Geometry                       3 cr
MATH 352        General Statistics                    3 cr 
MATH g407       Modern Algebra I                      3 cr 
MATH g408       Modern Algebra II                     3 cr 
Approved upper division mathematics electives 
including at least 3 credits at the 400-level         9 cr

Music Education

See Bachelor of Music Education degree program (below) for requirements.

Physical Education

DANC 260        Methods of Dance for Children         3 cr
P E 221         History and Philosophy of
                  Physical Education and Sport        3 cr
P E 235         Activity Performance Techniques I     3 cr
P E 236         Activity Performance Techniques II    3 cr
P E 237         Activity Performance Techniques III   3 cr
P E 243         Anatomical Foundations 
                  of Human Activity                   3 cr
P E 281         Practical Outdoor Skills              1 cr
P E 292         Leadership Practicum                  1 cr
P E 300         Movement Theory and Motor Development 3 cr
P E 301         Physiology of Exercise                3 cr
P E 302         Human Kinesiology                     3 cr
P E 322         Psycho-Social Aspects 
                  of Human Activity                   3 cr
P E 357         Methods of Teaching Elementary 
                  Physical Education                  3 cr
P E 362         Tests and Measurements
                  in Physical Education               3 cr
P E 437         Methods of Teaching
                  Secondary Physical Education        3 cr
P E g475        Organization and Administration of 
                  Physical Education and Sport        3 cr
P E g493        Gender Issues in Education and Sport  3 cr
P E g494        Adapted Physical Activity             3 cr
                Aquatics (consult with advisor)       1 cr
Approved electives in Physical Education              3 cr
                                              TOTAL: 54 cr
IN ADDITION: Student must present a current Red Cross First Aid 
and CPR Card to advisor at the time of graduation.

Social Sciences

Required prerequisite foundational courses which also satisfy the General Education requirements:

HIST 101        Foundation of Western Civilization    3 cr
HIST 111        U.S. History (to 1865)                3 cr
POLS 101        Introduction to American Government   3 cr
SOC 101         Introduction to Sociology             3 cr

Required Courses

ECON 201-202    Principles of Macroeconomics
                  and Microeconomics                  6 cr
ECON 323        Economic History                      3 cr
EDUC 336        Social Science Methods                2 cr
CFS g470        Consumer Economics                    3 cr
           OR
CFS g471        Advanced Consumer Economics           3 cr
HIST 102        Development of Western Civilization   3 cr
HIST 112        U.S. History (to present)             3 cr
HIST 336        History of Idaho and Northwest        3 cr
           OR
HIST g427       American West                         3 cr
SOC 248         Social Diversity                      3 cr
SOC g462        Social Stratification                 3 cr

One course selected from:     
ANTH 100        General Anthropology                  3 cr
ANTH 237        Peoples and Cultures of Old World     3 cr
ANTH 238        Peoples and Cultures of New World     3 cr

One course from:          
POLS 331        Comparative Politics:
                  Framework for Analysis              3 cr
POLS g432       Comparative Politics:

                  Change and Political Order          3 cr
POLS g433       Politics of Developing Nations        3 cr


One course from:     
POLS g401       Political Parties and Interest Groups 3 cr
POLS 308        State and Local Government            3 cr
POLS 326        Recent American Foreign Policy        3 cr
POLS 342        American Legal Systems                3 cr
POLS g403       The Presidency                        3 cr
POLS g404       The Legislative Process               3 cr
POLS g411       American Political Theory             3 cr
POLS g443       Constitutional Law                    3 cr
Additional credits from any POLS courses listed       3 cr

One course from the following:     
SOC 206         Sociological Methods                  3 cr
SOC 231         Juvenile Delinquency                  3 cr
SOC 301         Classical Social Theory               3 cr
SOC 321         Families and American Society         3 cr
SOC 330         Sociology of Health and Illness       3 cr
SOC 335         Demography and Human Ecology          3 cr
SOC g431        Criminology                           3 cr
SOC g450        Developing Socitites                  3 cr

Speech Communication

M C 119         Introduction to Mass Media            3 cr
SPCH 208        Group Communication                   3 cr
SPCH 305        Argumentation and Debate              3 cr
SPCH 355        Nonverbal Communication               3 cr
SPCH g437       Rhetorical Theory                     3 cr
SPCH g441       Interpersonal Communication           3 cr
THEA 111        Stagecraft                            3 cr
THEA 118        Oral Interpretation                   3 cr
THEA 251        Beginning Acting                      3 cr
THEA 331        Materials and Methods for 
                  High School Speech Arts             3 cr
Electives in 400-level Speech courses                 9 cr

Electives (4 credits) selected from:
THEA 209        Stage Lighting                        2 cr
THEA 214        Makeup                                2 cr
THEA 221        Stage Costume Construction            2 cr
THEA 304        Theatre Management                    2 cr

Theatre

SPCH 208        Group Communication                   3 cr
SPCH 305        Argumentation and Debate              3 cr
THEA 101        Appreciation of Drama                 3 cr
THEA 111-112    Stagecraft                            6 cr
THEA 118        Oral Interpretation                   3 cr
THEA 209        Stage Lighting                        2 cr
THEA 214        Makeup                                2 cr
THEA 221        Stage Costume Construction            2 cr
THEA 251        Beginning Acting                      3 cr
THEA 304        Theatre Management                    3 cr
THEA 331        Materials and Methods
                  for High School Speech Arts         3 cr
THEA g455       Beginning Stage Direction             3 cr

Upper division electives in Theatre                  10 cr
(All electives must be approved by student's advisor)

Bachelor of Music Education

The Bachelor of Music Education is a nine-semester degree program designed to prepare students to obtain a teaching credential certificate to teach in the elementary and secondary schools. Complete information on admission to the music program, applied music, course sequencing, senior recital, large and small ensemble requirements, and other departmental policies may be found in the Music Department Student/Faculty Handbook, available upon request from the chair of the Music Department. Students should request advisors in the Music Department and in the College of Education.

Students must complete requirements and be fully admitted to teacher education before they can take courses in professional education numbered 300 and above.

Students seeking the Bachelor of Music Education degree must complete Goals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10A or 10B, 11, and 12 of the University General Education requirements.

Professional Education Requirement

EDUC 201        Development and 
                  Individual Differences              3 cr
EDUC 204        Families, Communities, Culture        3 cr
EDUC 301        Inquiring, Thinking, Knowing          3 cr
EDUC 401        Language and Literacy                 3 cr
EDUC 402        Adaptations for Diversity             3 cr
EDUC 492        Secondary Music Education: 
                  Student Teaching Internship      7-14 cr

Music Requirements

MUSC 103        Theory of Music I                     3 cr
MUSC 104        Theory of Music II                    3 cr
MUSC 107        Recital attendance
                (7 semesters)                         0 cr
MUSC 108        The World of Music (Goal 6)           4 cr
MUSC 113        Aural Skills I                        1 cr
MUSC 114        Aural Skills II                       1 cr
MUSC 127        Class Voice                           1 cr
           OR
MUSC 173        Concert Choir                         1 cr
MUSC 203        Theory of Music III                   3 cr
MUSC 204        Theory of Music IV                    3 cr
MUSC 213        Aural Skills III                      1 cr
MUSC 214        Aural Skills IV                       1 cr
MUSC 255        Woodwind Methods                      2 cr
MUSC 256        Brass Methods                         2 cr
MUSC 258        Percussion Methods                    2 cr
MUSC 259        String Methods                        2 cr
MUSC 304        Music History I                       3 cr
MUSC 305        Music History II                      3 cr
MUSC 306        Music History III                     3 cr
MUSC 311        Form and Analysis                     2 cr
MUSC 312        MIDI and Electroacoustic Music        2 cr
MUSC 319        Choral Conducting and Materials       2 cr
MUSC 320        Instrumental Conducting and Materials 2 cr
MUSC 333        Elementary School Music Methods       3 cr
MUSC 336        Secondary School Music Methods        3 cr
MUSC 337        Field Experience in 
                  Music Education I                   1 cr
MUSC 338        Field Experience in
                  Music Education II                  1 cr
MUSC 401        Orchestration                         2 cr
           Applied music (major Instrument or voice)  7 cr
           Large Performing Ensembles 
           (band, orchestra, choir)                   7 cr
In Addition:    Solo or joint senior recital
                *Piano proficiency
                *Chamber Ensembles

Education Courses

The College of Education offers professional undergraduate and graduate courses in the principles and practices of education. In courses at the undergraduate level the aim is to provide a broad background for prospective teachers by developing knowledge, skills, and dispositions that will be useful in teaching. Graduate level courses aim to prepare effective specialists in the field of education.

Students are advised to consult with their education advisors regarding course sequencing. Concurrent enrollment in some methodology courses is restricted. Admission to teacher education is required for enrollment in all EDUC courses numbered 300level and above.

EDUC 170 Tutoring Reading 1 credit. Intensive reading strategies for the tutelage of children or adults. Interactive learning, lecture and demonstrations enable students to provide basic tutoring skills in literacy. Meets tutoring requirements for America Reads and other volunteer reading initiatives. D

EDUC 201 Development and Individual Differences 3 credits. Examination of human development/individual differences as a basis for reflecting on learning. Requires 16 hours of field experience in designated settings. PREREQ: 26 credits completed; 2.75 GPA; "C" or higher in ENGL 101. PREREQ OR COREQ: EDUC 215. F, S, Su

EDUC 204 Families, Communities, Culture 3 credits. Examination of interactions among school, family, community, and culture as a basis for reflecting on the social contexts of learning. Requires 15 hours of field experience and travel to designated settings with diverse populations. PREREQ OR COREQ: EDUC 201. F, S, Su

EDUC 210 Peer Tutor Training 1 credit. Introduction to individual and small group tutoring with adult students. Emphasis on teaching strategies, communication skills, ethics, learning styles, and Graded S/U. F, S

EDUC 215 Preparing to Teach with Technology 3 credits.  Provides prospective Teacher Education students the strategies and techniques for planning and instructional delivery: troubleshooting, content/tool software, ethical/fair use of technology in the educational setting. PREREQ OR COREQ:  EDUC 201. F

EDUC 235 Introduction to Elementary Art Methods and Materials 1 credit. Exploration of media, methods, and materials useful in the integration of art with the elementary curriculum. COREQ: MUSC 233 and P E 211 suggested. F, S, Su

EDUC 250 Educational Careers 1 credit. An introduction to careers in education via faculty presentations, guest speakers, collaborative learning activities, and assignments. The course is intended for students interested in exploring careers in education. F, S

EDUC 301 Inquiring, Thinking, Knowing 3 credits. Examination of multiple perspectives on inquiring, thinking, and knowing as a basis for reflecting on educational practice. PREREQ: EDUC 201, EDUC 204, and admission to Teacher Education Program. F, S

EDUC 302 Motivation and Management 3 credits. Examination of multiple perspectives on student motivation/management of learning environments as bases for reflecting on educational practice. PREREQ OR COREQ: EDUC 301. PREREQ: EDUC 201, EDUC 204 and admission to Teacher Education Program. F, S

EDUC 309 Instructional Planning, Delivery, and Assessment 6 credits. Analysis of multiple planning models, teaching methods, assessment approaches as bases for instructional decision making, delivery, and the assessment of learning. COREQ: EDUC 311. PREREQ: EDUC 301 and EDUC 302. F, S

EDUC 310 Efficient Reading 1 credit. Emphasis on developing flexibility and acceleration of reading speed and refinement of comprehension skills through intensive practice of rapid reading and comprehension building techniques applied to fiction and textbook reading. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. Graded S/U. D

EDUC 311 Instructional Technology 3 credits. Analysis of content, strategies, and evaluation for integrating technology into school curricula. Includes word processing, spread sheets, databases, communication, and presentation software. PREREQ: EDUC 215; admission to Teacher Education Program. COREQ: EDUC 309. F, S

EDUC 321 Integrated Language Arts Methods 3 credits. Theory and application of teaching methods for the language arts as integrated skills in elementary schools. Thirty hour laboratory in public or private school required. PREREQ: Admission to Teacher Education Program. F, S

EDUC 322 Literature for Children 3 credits. Study of different types of children's literature, authors, and poets. Emphasis on strategies for implementing literature in grades K-8. Twenty-five hour lab required. PREREQ: Admission to Teacher Education Program. F, S

EDUC 330 Elementary Math Methods 3 credits. Study of the subject matter of elementary math programs. Emphasis on teaching methods and materials. Field experience required. PREREQ: MATH 157, MATH 257, and admission to Teacher Education Program. F, S

EDUC 331 Elementary Science Methods 3 credits. Study of the subject matter of elementary science programs. Emphasis on teaching methods and materials. Field experience required. PREREQ: General Education Goals 4 and 5, and admission to Teacher Education Program. F, S

EDUC 334 Secondary School Art: Methods and Materials 3 credits. Demonstrations and practical methods and problems involved in teaching art. Practical work in all art media used at the secondary school level. Cross-listed as ART 334. D

EDUC 335 Elementary School Art: Methods and Materials 3 credits. Demonstrations and practical methods and problems involved in teaching art. Practical work in all art media used at the elementary school level. Some craft work. Su

EDUC 336 Social Science Methods 3 credits. Study of subject content of the social studies program with emphasis on methods and materials used by the teacher, K-12. Field experience required. PREREQ: Admission to Teacher Education Program. F, S

EDUC 340 Methodology/Diagnosis in ECE 1-5 credits. Supervised practice in an approved nursery, day care center, and/or kindergarten based upon the results of diagnostic/prescriptive procedures utilized during prior coursework which indicates the student's progression and needs. PREREQ: Permission of Early Childhood coordinator and admission to Teacher Education Program. D

EDUC 397 Professional Education Development 1-3 credits. A course for the practicing educator aimed at the development and improvement of educational skills. Various sections will have different subtitles. A maximum of 10 credits may be applied to fifth year programs. Graded S/U. D

EDUC 401 Language and Literacy 3 credits. Synthesis of principles of language and literacy as a basis for teaching across all curriculum areas. PREREQ: EDUC 301 and admission to Teacher Education Program. F, S

EDUC 402 Adaptations for Diversity 3 credits. Creation of classroom environments, curricula, and educational experiences that enable all students to learn. COREQ: EDUC 492, EDUC 494, EDUC 495, EDUC 496, or CFS 493. F, S, W

EDUC g419 Developmental Literacy 3 credits. Instructional strategies for reading, emphasizing early literacy and language development, phonemic awareness, phonics, word recognition strategies, comprehension and metalinguistic awareness. PREREQ: EDUC 321 or permission of instructor. F, S, Su

EDUC g420 Advanced and Compensatory Reading in the Content Areas 3 credits. Advanced training in developmental, remedial reading emphasizing independent strategies in study skills, critical/creative reading, metacognition. Content area application. PREREQ: Teaching experience or permission of instructor. D

EDUC g424 Assessing Literacy Abilities 3 credits. Methods of assessment in literacy. Introduction to case study, formal and authentic measures of comprehension, vocabulary, study strategies, and writing. PREREQ: EDUC g419 or permission of instructor. F, Su

EDUC g426 Remediation of Literacy Problems 3 credits. Teaching strategies for remediating problems in literacy. Emphasis on planning, implementing, and evaluating approaches and materials. PREREQ: EDUC g424. S, Su

EDUC g460 Foundations of ESL 3 credits. Study of ESL learner characteristics, historical, philosophical, cultural and linguistic foundations of ESL. Theories of language acquisition and those of leaders in the field will be included. AF

EDUC g463 ESL Methods 3 credits. Language assessment, planning, and delivery, for teaching limited English proficient K-12 students. Appropriate methods for students at various developmental stages of language acquisition will be studied. PREREQ: EDUC g460 or permission of instructor. AS

EDUC g464 ESL Methods Laboratory (Practicum) 1 credit. Field experience in settings with English-as-a-second-language learners. COREQ: EDUC g463 or permission of instructor. AS

EDUC g470 Manipulative Mathematics 3 credits. Study of methods for teaching mathematics through the modern math approach stressing manipulations. Consideration is given to diagnostic and remedial procedures for exceptional children. D

EDUC g471 Interpersonal Communications 2 credits. Examination of basic concepts, principles, models, and theories of interpersonal communications and their application to educational settings. D

EDUC g472 Dynamics of Instructional Groups 2 credits. Theory, practice, and research associated with dynamics of instructional groups are presented in an experiential format with emphasis on formation, structure, and process. D

EDUCg481-g482Contemporary Issues in Education 1-3 credits. Examination and analysis of contemporary issues and trends in theories and practices in education. D

EDUC g483 Instructional Improvement for Teachers 1-3 credits. Study of ways by which teachers can improve instruction in their own classrooms with emphasis on the findings of research and experiences. D

EDUC g485 Independent Problems in Education 1-3 credits. Individual work under staff guidance. Field and/or library research on specific educational problems of interest to majors in education. Experience in research composition. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F, S, Su

EDUC g491 Seminar 1-3 credits. Critical analysis of the literature in one or more areas of education. Limited enrollment. PREREQ: Permission of instructor F, S, Su

EDUC 492 Secondary Music Education: Student Teaching Internship 7-14 credits. Students assume instructional and management responsibilities in a supervised secondary school music setting. PREREQ: Admission to Teacher Education Program, MUSC 336, and/or approved application. Graded S/U. F, S

EDUC 494 Elementary Education: Student Teaching Internship 7-14 credits. Students assume instructional and management responsibilities in supervised primary/elementary setting. PREREQ: Admission to Teacher Education Program and/or approved application. Graded S/U. F, S

EDUC 495 Junior High or Middle School: Student Teaching Internship 7-14 credits. Students assume instructional and management responsibilities in supervised middle/junior high school setting. PREREQ: Admission to Teacher Education Program and/or approved application.. Graded S/U. F, S

EDUC 496 Secondary Education: Student Teaching Internship 7-14 credits. Students assume instructional and management responsibilities in supervised high school setting. PREREQ: Admission to Teacher Education Program and/or approved application. Graded S/U. F, S

Library Science Courses

LIBR 121 Introduction to Information Research 2 credits. Fundamentals of the research process using a variety of library resources, including catalogs, electronic databases, the reference collection, government documents, and the Internet. Emphasis on the organization, retrieval and evaluation of information. F, S, ASu

LIBR 221 Bibliography and Reference 3 credits. Survey of reference works and bibliographies, basic and specialized, with practical application to research problems. PREREQ: LIBR 121. Su

LIBR 257 Cataloging and Classification 3 credits. Theory and practice in the cataloging and classification of both book and non-book materials. Su

LIBR 259 AudioVisual Materials and Computers in the Classroom 3 credits. Development and use of audiovisual materials and computer technology in the classroom, library, and school. Su

LIBR g425 Media Center Administration 3 credits. General administration of media centers, including the implementation of state and national media standards. The philosophy and scope of services and the relationship of center activities to school curriculum. Students will develop an electronic portfolio.Su

LIBR g426 Automation, Selection, and Evaluation of Library Materials 3 credits. Addresses automation as it relates to library services and collections as well as the selection and evaluation of library materials. Students will develop an electronic portfolio. Su

LIBR g440 Practicum 1-4 credits. Practicum in a library and/or media center under the supervision of professional personnel. PREREQ: Approval of Library coordinator. S

LIBR g441 Independent Study in Library Science 1-2 credits. Individual work understaff guidance. Field and/or library research on specific problems in librarianship. PREREQ: Approval of Library coordinator. S

LIBR 495 Library Science: Student Teaching Internship 7 credits. Students assume instructional and management responsibilities in a supervised junior/senior high library/media center. PREREQ: Admission to Teacher Education Program and/or approved application. Graded S/U. F, S

Business Education

The Business Education program offers a minor, major and single-subject major in Business Education. The program meets the standards for the Business Technology Education standard certification for the State Department of Education in secondary education (grades 6-12). Additionally the program includes coursework leading to occupational certification by the Idaho Division of Professional-Technical Education.

The graduate would be qualified to teach all business education courses such as accounting, clerical procedures, computer technology and keyboarding. Also available through this program is an endorsement in Consumer Economics that qualifies graduates to teach senior high Consumer Economics and Economics .

The Business Education program also participates in Business Professionals of America at the post-secondary level and provides additional opportunities for the potential business education teacher.

Business Education Courses

B ED 100 Electronic Keyboarding 1 credit. Participants will learn the touch method of keyboarding for entering information into various types of equipment through the use of a typewriter-like keyboard and a ten-key pad. D, W

B ED 102 Intermediate Keyboarding 3 credits. Instruction in typing/formatting letters, tabulations, manuscripts, and business forms on typewriters and microcomputers. Skill building will be attained, utilizing microcomputers and appropriate software. Laboratory time will be in addition to formal class instruction. PREREQ: 35 WPM or permission of instructor. D

B ED 310 Microcomputers in Business Education 3 credits. An investigation into the role of microcomputers in the Business Education Curriculum. Basic concepts of computer applications in data base, spread sheet, word processing, keyboarding, and accounting will be covered. D, W

B ED 320 Clerical Procedures 2 credits. Instruction in telephone techniques, filing and retrieving, mail/communications, reprographics, technical services and information processing. Automatic typewriters and microcomputers with appropriate software will be utilized. Laboratory time will be in addition to formal class instruction. PREREQ: 1 semester typing and shorthand, or permission of instructor. D

B ED 330 Advanced Technology in Business Education 3 credits. Designed to prepare potential business educators with respect to the latest technological advances and microcomputer applications as they relate to the secondary business education curriculum. S, W

B ED 332 Methods in Business Education 3 credits. Designed to prepare the potential business education teacher with the necessary methodology to successfully teach business education courses at the secondary level. D

B ED 396 Work Experience in Business Occupations 1-2 credits. Credits awarded for work experience as verified by written/performance evaluation. Graded S/U. D

B ED g485 Independent Study in Business Education 1-3 credits. Individual work under staff guidance on areas of concern in business education. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

B ED 496 Student Teaching Internship 7-14 credits. Students assume instructional and management responsibilities while teaching Business Education in a supervised high school setting. PREREQ: Admission to Teacher Education Program and approval by advisor. Graded S/U. F, S

Certification Only

The Certification Only program is designed for students who already hold a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree and seek teaching certification only. Students pursuing certification must fulfill all teacher education requirements as outlined for institutional recommendation for teaching certification in the area of certification (i.e., early childhood, elementary, or secondary) and for endorsements (i.e., chemistry, history, Spanish, etc.) on the certificate.

Requirements for Elementary Education Standard Certification

1. The state of Idaho requires individuals who apply for a Standard Elementary teaching certificate to have completed the following general course work: 12 credits of English to include both composition and literature; 12 credits of social science to include a course in U.S. History and/or U.S. Government (psychology will not satisfy this requirement), 8 credits in two or more areas of natural science, 3 credits of fine arts (any art or music course), 6 credits of fundamental mathematics, and 3 credits in content or methods of physical education and/or health education, exclusive of activity classes.
2. Completion of the Professional Education Core:

EDUC 201        Development and 
                  Individual Differences              3 cr
EDUC 204        Families, Communities, Culture        3 cr
EDUC 301        Inquiring, Thinking, Knowing          3 cr
EDUC 302        Motivation and Management             3 cr
EDUC 309        Instructional Planning, 
                  Delivery, and Assessment            6 cr
EDUC 311        Instructional Technology              3 cr
EDUC 401        Language and Literacy                 3 cr
EDUC 402        Adaptations for Diversity             3 cr
EDUC 494        Elementary Education:
                  Student Teaching Internship      7-14 cr

3. Completion of the Elementary Education Professional Courses:

EDUC 235        Introduction to Elementary 
                  Art Methods and Materials           1 cr
EDUC 321        Integrated Language Arts Methods      3 cr
EDUC 322        Literature for Children               3 cr
EDUC 330        Elementary Mathematics Methods        3 cr
EDUC 331        Elementary Science Methods            3 cr
EDUC 336        Social Science Methods                3 cr
EDUC g419       Developmental Literacy                3 cr
EDUC 494        Elementary Education:
                  Student Teaching Internship      7-14 cr
H E 200         Promoting Wellness                    2 cr
H E 211         Health Education Methods/Elementary   1 cr
MATH 157        Structure of Arithmetic for
                  Elementary School Teachers          3 cr
MATH 257        Structure of Geometry and Probability 
                  for Elementary School Teachers      3 cr
MUSC 233        Music Methods for Elementary
                  School Teachers                     2 cr
P E 211         Physical Education Methods/Elementary 1 cr

Requirements for Secondary Education Certification

1. Completion of a subject teaching major of at least 30 semester credit hours as recommended by the subject department and approved by the College of Education, and completion of a subject teaching minor of at least 20 semester credit hours as recommended by the subject department and approved by the College of Education OR completion of a single subject teaching major of at least 45 semester credit hours as recommended by the subject department and approved by the College of Education.
2. Completion of the Professional Education Core and Student Teaching Internship:

EDUC 201        Development and 
                  Individual Differences              3 cr
EDUC 204        Families, Communities, Culture        3 cr
EDUC 301        Inquiring, Thinking, Knowing          3 cr
EDUC 302        Motivation and Management             3 cr
EDUC 309        Instructional Planning, 
                  Delivery, and Assessment            6 cr
EDUC 311        Instructional Technology              3 cr
EDUC 401        Language and Literacy                 3 cr
EDUC 402        Adaptations for Diversity             3 cr
EDUC 496        Secondary Education:
                  Student Teaching Internship      7-14 cr

Special Education

The special education major prepares students for professional certification in special education and/or the bachelor's degree in human exceptionality. For information on the master's degree offering, please refer to the Graduate Catalog.

Admission Requirements

Prior to registering for the 400 level special education courses, all applicants for the B.A./B.S. Special Education/Human Exceptionality majors must complete SPED 270, SPED 330, and SPED 334 with a 2.75 or better gpa and be approved by a faculty screening committee. Preference for admission to and continuation in the program will be given to applicants who submit and maintain a 2.75 or better overall gpa. (Special Education majors must also meet the requirements for general teacher education.)

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Human Exceptionality

The Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Human Exceptionality is a nonteaching major designed for students who are planning to pursue a master's degree in a related field. The following courses are required in addition to the General Education Requirements for the B.A. or B.S. degree:

Core Courses:

SPED 270        Field Work in Special Education       2 cr
SPED 330        The Exceptional Child                 3 cr
SPED 334        Classroom Behavior Management         3 cr
SPED g423       Designing Instruction                 3 cr
SPED g424       Assessment Procedures 
                  in Special Education                3 cr
SPED g427       Precision Teaching                    1 cr
SPED g432       Direct Instruction Systems            3 cr
SPED g438       Policies and Procedures in
                  Special Education                   3 cr
SPED g446       Secondary Special Education           3 cr

Emphasis Areas

Core courses shall be complemented by specialization in either Behavior Disorders or Severe Disabilities and appropriate electives.

Behavior Disorders

SPED g433       The Emotionally Disturbed Child       2 cr
SPED g443       Autism                                2 cr
SPED g450       Creating Inclusive Classrooms         3 cr
SPED g462       Seminar: Behavior Disorders           1 cr
SPED g481       Advanced Issues in Behavior Disorders 2 cr

In addition, students must complete additional credits from the following to total a minimum of 40 credits:

PSYC 225        Child Psychology 
                  (elementary emphasis)               3 cr 
           OR 

PSYC 332        Psychology of Adolescence  
                  (secondary emphasis)                3 cr 
PSYC g445       Psychology of Learning                3 cr
SOC 231         Juvenile Delinquency                  3 cr
CSED 205        Introduction to 
                  Communication Disorders             3 cr
SPED g448       Pre-Practicum, 
                  Moderately Handicapped            1-3 cr
SPED g480       Seminar in Special Education          1 cr 
SPED g498       Advanced Field Work                 1-3 cr

Severe Disabilities

SPED g426       Assessment: Severe Disabilities       3 cr
SPED g429       Strategies: Severe Disabilities       3 cr
SPED g440       Biomedical Aspects of
                  Physical Disability                 2 cr
SPED g443       Autism                                2 cr
SPED g450       Creating Inclusive Classes            3 cr

In addition, students must complete elective credits from the following to total a minimum of 40 credits:

PSYC 225        Child Development          
                  (elementary emphasis)               3 cr
           OR
PSYC 332        Psychology of Adolescence     
                  (secondary emphasis)                3 cr
CSED 205        Introduction to
                  Communication Disorders             3 cr
CSED 327        Sign Language I                       2 cr
SPED g400       Foundations of Early Childhood 
                  Special Education                   3 cr
SPED g448       Pre-Practicum, 
                  Moderately Handicapped            1-3 cr
SPED g480       Seminar in Special Education          1 cr
SPED g498       Advanced Field Work                 1-3 cr

Special Education Courses

SPED 270 Field Work in Special Education 2 credits. Teaching and observation experiences in clinics, classrooms, and child development centers which provide services for children who are emotionally disturbed, mentally retarded, or who have learning disabilities. F, S

SPED 330 The Exceptional Child 3 credits. Covers eight essential areas of exceptionality, with detailed involvement in appraising stated nomenclatures for each area. Each area is studied on the dimensions of etiology, identification and labeling, characteristics, educational treatment, and prognosis for adjustment. Consideration also given toward structuring suitable educational programs applicable for each area. F, Su

SPED 334 Classroom Behavior Management 3 credits. Emphasizes the practical application of reinforcement learning models and theory to classroom and other settings. PREREQ OR COREQ: SPED 330. F, S

SPED g423 Designing Instruction 3 credits. Introduction to instructional design principles and strategies for engaging students in higher order thinking and problem-solving. Emphasis on teaching complex concepts in reading comprehension, writing, mathematics and other academic subjects. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F

SPED g424 Assessment Procedures in Special Education 3 credits. Introductory study of diagnostic assessment techniques and the writing of individual educational and behavioral prescriptions and instructional objectives which are required to provide interventions suitable for remediating the learning problems in basic school curricula. PREREQ OR COREQ: SPED 330 and SPED 334 or permission of instructor. F

SPED g426 Assessment: Severe Disabilities 3 credits. Selection, administration, and interpretation of criterion-referenced tools employed with severely disabled students. Emphasizes functional approach to assessment and evaluation of behavioral and instructional domains. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. AF

SPED g427 Precision Teaching 1 credit. Techniques of data collection, charting, and decision making in the educational programs of children with disabilities. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. S

SPED g429 Strategies: Severe Disabilities 3 credits. Consideration and evaluation of curriculum materials from behavioral, developmental, and ecological perspectives. Emphasizes functional approach to development and implementation of individualized intervention plans. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. AS

SPED g432 Direct Instruction Systems 3 credits. Provides mastery level skills training in direct instruction systems for reading, math, and written language. Includes field work, adaptation of curricula to direct instruction model and evaluation. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F, S

SPED g433 The Emotionally Disturbed Child 2 credits. Survey of the causes of emotional disturbance in children and the effects upon the child's school performance and achievement. School programs and treatment considerations will be reviewed. F

SPED g438 Policies and Procedures in Special Education 3 credits. Consideration of legal background, current court rulings, professional responsibilities, and models for consultation and collaboration in a variety of educational settings. Includes the IEP process. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. S

SPED g440 Biomedical Aspects of Physical Disability 2 credits. Study of the causes, treatments, and educational implications of physical and neurological disorders of genetically and orthopedically disabled children. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. S

SPED g443 Autism 2 credits. SPED g443 Autism 2 credits. An overview of autism and implications for educational planning. Teaching strategies that are successful in working with individuals who have autism will be reviewed. AF

SPED g446 Secondary Special Education 3 credits. Teaching methodology focusing on needs of secondary and adult special education students. Topics include functional academics, transition, independent living, social skills, professional-technical training, employment options, and accessing community resources. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. S

SPED g448 Pre-Practicum, Moderately Handicapped 1-3 credits. Supervised practical work with moderately handicapped children in a clinical setting. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F, S

SPED g450 Creating Inclusive Classes 3 credits. Curricula and methods for educating students with disabilities in general education classrooms. Emphasizes inclusive lesson design, curricular adaptations, and collaborative teaching. R1
SPED g462 Seminar: Behavior Disorders 1 credits. Topical issues related to the education of children with behavior disorders in a variety of educational and therapeutic settings. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

SPED g480 Seminar in Special Education 1 credit. Current topics in the field of special education presented by departmental faculty and guest lecturers. May be repeated for a total of 2 credits. Graded S/U. F, S

SPED g481 Advanced Issues in Behavior Disorders 2 credits. Educational organization, collaboration and consultation skills necessary to provide cooperation between the schools and other community agencies that provide integrated service for this exceptionality. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. AF

SPED g485 Independent Problems 1-2 credits. Individual work under staff guidance. Field and/or library research on specific educational problems of interest to majors in education. Experience in research composition. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

SPED g491 Seminar 1-3 credits. Critical analysis of the literature in one or more areas of education. Limited enrollment. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. May be graded S/U. F, S, Su

SPED 495 Special Education: Student Teaching Internship 7-14 credits. Students assume instructional and management responsibilities in a supervised K-12 resource room or special education setting. Full semester for 14 credits; half semester 7 credits. PREREQ: Special Education Methods Core and approved application. F, S

SPED g498 Advanced Field Work 1-3 credits. Orientation, observation, planning and implementation of special education instruction in a special education setting in the public schools. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D
 
 

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