College of Education
Daniel W. Ball, Ed.D., Dean
The College of Education consists of the departments of Counselor Education and Special Education; Education; Home Economics and Vocational Teacher Education; Physical Education and Health Education; the Bureau of Education Research and Services; and the Office of Field Experiences and Undergraduate Program Development. The professional education portion of the teacher education program is provided through the four academic departments in the College of Education. Services to the field, including credit and non-credit professional development activities, are provided through the Bureau of Educational Research and Services. Student teaching and other field experiences are administered through the Office of Field Experiences and Undergraduate Program Development. The Department of Physical Education and Health Education is located in Miles F. Reed Gymnasium. The administrative offices, the Department of Counselor Education and Special Education, the Department of Home Economics and Vocational Teacher Education, the Department of Education, the Bureau of Educational Research and Services, and the Office of Field Experiences and Undergraduate Program Development are located in the College of Education complex.
Department of Counselor Education and Special Education
Chairperson and Professor Lloyd,
Professors Allen, Anderson, Feit, Spadafore, Stenson
Associate Professors Horton, Kline
Assistant Professors Barnier, Daley, Paulson, Swanson, Wilson
Instructor Farmer
Professor Emeritus Edgar
Counselor Education
Graduate-level preparation for (1) counselors who seek employment in schools, universities, community mental health and various other settings and, (2) college student personnel professionals.
Pre-counseling and Pre-student Personnel
Preparation should consist of a broad undergraduate course of study including some work in psychology (learning and personality theory), sociology, and the communication skills. For those seeking positions in public elementary and secondary schools, state certification requirements should be considered.
Special Education
Special education at the graduate level prepares students for professional certification in selected specialty areas and/or the master's degree in special education/psychological services. Upon completing the master's degree program, the graduate will have developed sufficient competencies to operate within the resource-room model, to consult with regular education teachers about programs for exceptional children, and to assume some of the leadership positions available in special education.
School Psychology
School psychology is graduate-level preparation for persons seeking employment as school psychological examiners (M.Ed. in Special Education/Psychological Services) and as school psychologists (Ed.S. in School Psychology).
Degree Programs
Degree programs offered by the department include Doctor of Education, Educational Specialist, Master of Counseling, and Master of Education. Majors are available in Community Counseling (M.Coun.); Counseling (Ed.S), Counselor Education and Counseling (Ed.D.); School Counseling (M.Coun.); Student Personnel Work in Higher Education (M.Coun.); Special Education and Psychological Services (M.Ed.); Special Education (Ed.S.); and School Psychology (Ed.S.). At the bachelor's degree level, the department offers majors and minors in Special Education and an Elementary Education component in Counseling and Guidance.
Accreditation
The programs for the preparation of school counselors, special education teachers, school psychological examiners, and school psychologists are accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (1991) and NASDTEC (1991).
The Counselor Education programs are approved by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs through June 30, 1995 as follows:
Counselor Education & Counseling (Ed.D.), Accredited Status; Community Counseling (M.Coun.), Accredited Status; School Counseling (M.Coun.), Accredited Status; Student Personnel Work in Higher Education (M.Coun.), Accredited Status.
Admission
See the Graduate School section for admission and graduation requirements for all graduate programs. The undergraduate programs do not have special admissions requirements. For those pursuing teaching certification, however, the requirements of the Teacher Education Program must be met.
Majors in Special Education
30-credit Elementary Major Component. CESE 270, 330, 334, 424, 425, 431, 432, 438 and electives from CESE 437, 440, 480, 491; EDUC 304; SP&A 205, 301, 302, 303; and P E 494. For initial certification in special education, CESE 495 for 7-14 credits is required in addition to the 30 credits. A major component in Elementary Education is also required.
30-credit Secondary Teaching Major. CESE 270, 330, 334, 424, 425, 431, 432, 438, 445, and electives from CESE 437, 440, 480, 491; EDUC 435; P E 494; PSYC 301, 302, 332, 445; and SOC 231. For initial certification in special education, CESE 495 for 7-14 credits is required in addition to the 30 credits. A teaching major in Secondary Education is also required.
Minors and/or Components
18-hour Counseling and Guidance Component - Elementary Education:
CESE 150, 334, 350, 450, 437, 494 (484), 491 Seminar (Family Counseling), and electives from CESE.
18-hour Mainstreaming Component - Elementary Education: CESE 270, 330, 334, 424, 431, 438 and electives from CESE courses (except 101).
20-hour Special Education Minor - Secondary Education: CESE 270, 330, 334, 424, 431, 438, 445, and an elective from CESE 437, 440, 480; EDUC 424, and SP&A 301.
CESE Courses
101 Study Skills for Academic Success 1 credit. Covers learning
strategies and study techniques (notetaking, textbook study, test
preparation, memory, time management, etc.) which promote academic
success. Especially recommended for new students and re-entry students.
102 Student Success Seminar 1 credit. Provides an extended
orientation to the university for new students. Utilizes presenters
from various campus support systems, collaborative learning activities,
and written assignments which involve students in resources and
activities on campus.
150 Career and Life Planning 1 credit. Centers on theories and actual
processes of effective decision-making with direct application to
participants' short and long range life goals. Course will emphasize
self-understanding and methods for gathering appropriate external
information. Career decisions are emphasized. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR. Graded S/U.
200 Mainstreaming and Multicultural Education 2 credits. Designed to
acquaint education majors with information related to teaching
exceptional students in the regular classroom and to appreciating the
individual differences of students regardless of race, sex and national
origin.
210 Human Relations at Work 3 credits. The development of knowledge
and skills to enhance cooperation between employers and employees in
various work settings. Exploration of current thought on the nature,
process, and diversity of human interaction as it applies to the world
of work.
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.
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.
g330 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.
g334 Classroom Behavior Management 3 credits. Emphasizes the practical
application of reinforcement learning models and theory to classroom
and other settings. PREREQ OR COREQ: CESE 330.
350 Self Fulfilling Behavior 1 credit. Course objective is to assist
the student in developing satisfying personal and interpersonal
emotional skills and habits. Combines instruction in principles of
mental health with practical methods for applying principles to
problems of everyday life. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. Graded S/U.
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.
423 Vocational Guidance and Counseling 3 credits. Study of
occupational trends, job opportunities, factors involved in selecting
an occupation and means of evaluating interests in terms of
capabilities.
g424 Assessment Procedures in Special Education 3 credits. Introductory
study of diagnostic assessment techniques and the writing of individual
educational, behavioral prescriptions, and instructional objectives
which are required to provide interventions suitable for remediating
the learning problems in basic school curricula. PREREQ OR CONCURRENT:
CESE 330 AND 334 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g425 Clinical Reading Diagnosis 2 credits. Assessment procedures of
reading problems with children demonstrating mild to moderate
handicapping conditions. Includes norm and criterion-referenced
testing, error analysis strategies, clinical reports. PREREQ OR
CONCURRENT: CESE 330 AND 424 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g431 Instructional Procedures in Special Education 3 credits.
Consideration and evaluation of prescriptive and precise teaching
procedures for exceptional children. Teaching sequences in basic skills
areas are emphasized as well as programming of instruction for concept
development in exceptional children. Field practice is required. PREREQ
OR COREQ: CESE 330, 334 AND 424 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g432 Correction of Basic Skills 3 credits. Implementation of the direct
instruction model of teaching reading, language and mathematics.
Includes field work, adaptation of curricula to direct instruction
model and evaluation. PREREQ OR COREQ: CESE 330 AND 334 OR PERMISSION
OF INSTRUCTOR.
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.
g436 Art for the Handicapped 2 credits. Adaptation of traditional art
methods to meet the unique needs of handicapped children. Emphasis on
hands-on work with mentally and physically handicapped children.
g437 Guidance for Exceptional Children 3 credits. Deals with social,
personal, and educational adjustment problems of exceptional children
as encountered by parents and teachers. Various systems of counseling
parents of exceptional students are investigated in theory and
practice. Individual counseling projects involving parents, teachers
and exceptional children are implemented and evaluated.
g438 Resource Procedures and Materials in Special Education 3 credits.
Comprehensive study of resource room organization and procedures used
in special education, such as the use of community resources and crisis
intervention procedures. IEP/IIP processes and evaluation procedures
are emphasized. PREREQ OR COREQ: CESE 330, 334, 424 AND 431 OR
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g440 Survey of Physical Defects 3 credits. Study of the causes,
treatment, and educational implications of physical and neurological
disorders of orthopedically handicapped children. Attention given to
the rehabilitation and life adjustment problems of individuals with
single or multiple handicaps. PREREQ: CESE 330.
g445 Vocational and Career Guidance for Exceptional Children 3 credits.
Survey of vocational theories, decision-making techniques, career
guidance tools and methods, design development and implementation of
work-study programs, vocational education tests, and research concerned
with exceptional children. Field practice is required. PREREQ OR COREQ:
CESE 330, 334, 424, 431, AND 438 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g448 Pre-Practicum, Moderately Handicapped l-3 credits. Supervised
practical work with moderately handicapped children in a clinical
setting. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g450 Peer Counseling Seminar 1-2 credits. Supervised experience in
assisting another student. Students meet out of class on a weekly
contact basis. Course provides ongoing training for the peer
counselors.
May be repeated up to 6 credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
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.
g484 Guidance Principles and Practices 3 credits. Survey of the various
guidance practices in secondary education. Each service is discussed
from the point of view of its role in the total educational program.
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.
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.
g494 Elementary School Guidance 2 credits. Study of (1) the function of
guidance in relation to children's needs; (2) principles and techniques
of elementary school guidance; (3) analysis of representative programs
of guidance in the elementary schools; and (4) research related to
elementary school guidance and resulting trends.
495 Special Education: Student Teaching 7-14 credits. Students assume
instructional and management responsibilities in a supervised K-12
resource room or special education setting. Full semester for l4
credits; half semester 7 credits. PREREQ: SPECIAL EDUCATION METHODS
CORE AND APPROVED APPLICATION.
g498 Advanced Field Work 3 credits. Orientation, observation, planning
and implementation of special education instruction in a special
education setting in the public schools. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
500 Foundation 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.
597 Professional Education Development Topics Variable credit. May be
repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the
development and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate
degrees.
600 Advanced Family Systems Theory 3 credits. Advanced theoretical
foundation for development of a family systems approach to family-based
services.
601 Family Assessment I 3 credits. Assessment strategies which lead
to the treatment of dysfunctional families. Interdisciplinary coverage
of need and purpose of family centered therapy, basics of assessment,
and data collection processes.
604 Family Assessment II 3 credits. Presentation of specific family
assessment instruments such as levels of family functioning scale,
circumplex model, Beavers' system model, and family environment scale.
PREREQ: PSYC 601 OR CESE 601.
605 Working With Families in Early Childhood Special Education 1
credit. Theoretical and applied perspectives on providing
family-focused early intervention. Emphasis on case management for
families with disabled infants and young children. PREREQ: CESE g437 OR
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
606 Family Violence 2 credits. Delineates the implications for
assessment and treatment of the family with violence. Topics of
physical abuse, sexual abuse, and psychological/emotional abuse of
adults and children within a family structure will be addressed.
607 The Family and Mental Illness 2 credits. Addresses therapeutic
and community support that enhances the family unit as the primary care
system. Mental illness as it relates to the family system is presented.
608 The Family and Chemical Dependency 2 credits. Addresses family
systems under the influence of addictions with primary emphasis on
alcohol dependency. Models and patterns of addictions will be examined.
609 The Family and the Aged 2 credits. Emphasizes the impact of aging
on family systems from an economic, emotional, social, spiritual, and
physiological perspective.
610 Statistical Assessment 2 credits. The study of statistical
concepts and procedures related to conducting research and evaluating
the literature in applied psychological fields.
611 Research and Evaluation 2 credits. Procedures for designing,
interpreting, and presenting professional research.
612 Psychological Testing for Counselors 2 credits. An overview of
the standardized tests most commonly used by counselors. In addition to
learning the underlying concepts of standardized testing, students will
also be taught how to select and use tests appropriate to their
proposed work settings.
613 Basic Projective Techniques 2 credits. Projective theory and its
relationship to psychoanalysis, dynamic theory, and learning theory.
Techniques including problems of clinical practicality, prediction of
behavior, and personality assessment. Practical experiences available
in laboratory courses.
614 Diagnostic Evaluation of Learning Difficulties 3 credits.
Investigation of theoretical and applied assessment of intervention
measures suitable for remediating learning problems.
615 Assessment in Early Childhood Special Education 3 credits.
Selection, administration, and interpretation of assessment tools
employed in early intervention programs. Emphasizes screening,
educational assessment, and monitoring of child progress. PREREQ: CESE
g424 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
616 Individual Analysis 3 credits. Analysis of test data, personal
history, recommendations, and relationship of any other factors which
relate to the diagnosis of the individual. Includes case study writing,
coordination of materials, and experience in administering tests and
inventories.
619 Individual Intelligence Testing 3 credits. Supervised practice in
administering, scoring, and interpreting the results of individual
intelligence tests. PREREQ: CESE 612 OR EDUC 614. Each section limited
to six (6) students.
620 Masters Seminar in Counseling 1-2 credits. Professional
counseling issues and practices including discussions of current
literature and accreditation. Graded S-U.
621 Counseling Ethics 1 credit. Ethical problems in counseling with
specific attention given to the American Association for Counseling and
Development Ethical Standards.
622 Developmental Theories for Counselors 1 credit. Developmental
theories as a basis for understanding counseling theories and client
maturation.
623 Life Style and Career Development 1 credit. Career development
theories and decision-making models for counselors.
624 Cultural Counseling 1 credit. The roles of minority groups,
gender, age, and other factors influencing adjustment in a pluralistic
society.
625 Consulting for Counselors 1 credit. Basic consulting skills and
theories for a variety of settings and organizational structures.
626 Prepracticum Counseling Techniques 3 credits. The study and
practice of counseling techniques including micro-counseling and
role-playing.
627 Theories of Counseling 3 credits. The development of selected
counseling theories including the history, learning theory, and/or
personality theory upon which each is based.
630 Professional Development in Special Education 2 credits. Issues
related to the professional role of the master's degree level special
educator including professional societies, history, philosophical and
humanistic foundations.
631 Objective Teaching 3 credits. Provides theoretical and practical
involvement with behavioral assessment for individuals and groups,
behavioral teaching models, and criterion referenced assessment. PREREQ
OR COREQ: CESE 434.
632 Administration of Special Education 2 credits. Supervision of
special education, including the organization, financing, equipping,
housing, and staffing of educational facilities for exceptional
children.
Also includes legal provisions relevant to special education.
633 The Behaviorally Maladjusted Child 3 credits. Comprehensive study
of the characteristics, learning problems, educational organizations,
and teaching competencies for this exceptionality. PREREQ: CESE 334 OR
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
634 The Mentally Gifted Child 3 credits. Physical, mental, emotional,
and social characteristics of the mentally gifted; teaching procedures,
types of organization, analysis of educational need, and curricula
material used in their education.
635 Curriculum and Intervention in Early Childhood Special Education
3 credits. An overview of theoretical bases for early intervention and
selected service delivery models. Focus on program planning, curriculum
and materials, intervention procedures, child and program evaluation.
PREREQ: CESE g400.
636 Medical and Health Issues in Special Education 2 credits.
Consideration of medical and health issues, problems, and practices as
they pertain to children with disabilities in hospital-, home-, and
school-based programs.
637 Practicum in Early Childhood Special Education 3-6 credits.
Supervised practice in development of competencies for intervention
with young disabled children. Fifty hours of experience and supervision
equals one hour of academic credit. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
638 Practicum in Special Education 2-8 credits. Individual
observation, program development, and supervised practice in the
development of teaching competencies for the education of exceptional
children. A combination of fifty hours of experience and supervision
equals one hour of academic credit. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
639 Internship in Special Education 3-12 credits. A combination of
fifty hours of experience and supervision equals one hour of academic
credit. PREREQ: CESE 638 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
640 School Counseling Services 2 credits. History, philosophy, recent
legislation, and the professional role of the school counselor.
641 Elementary School Counseling 1 credit. Specialized role and
responsibilities of the elementary school counselor.
642 Secondary School Counseling 1 credit. Specialized role and
responsibilities of the secondary school counselor.
644 Counseling for Special Needs 1 credit. Information concerning
child study teams and special education laws for the school counselor.
645 Career Materials for School Counselors 1 credit. Educational and
occupational materials and software for the school counselor.
650 Thesis 1-6 credits.
651 Master's Paper 3 credits. A paper involving extensive familiarity
with research findings written under the supervision of a faculty
member in the department.
652 Specialist Paper 3 credits. A paper involving extensive
familiarity with research findings written under the supervision of a
faculty member in the department.
658 Independent Problems 1-3 credits. Individual work under staff
guidance. Field and/or library research on specific educational
problems. Experience in research composition. May be repeated up to 6
credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
659 Seminar 1-3 credits. Critical analysis of the literature in one
or more areas of education. Enrollment limited. May be repeated up to 8
credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
660 Seminar in School Psychology 1 credit. Designed to introduce the
student to the professional field of school psychology through guest
speakers, discussions, and the review of current literature. Graded
S/U.
661 Techniques of School Psychology 3 credits. Counseling as an
intervention tool, consultation, and issues in the practice of school
psychology. Both theoretical and applied activities will be emphasized.
PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
665 Clinical School Psychology 3 credits. Clinical practice in school
settings including case study methods, methods of clinical assessment,
and intervention strategies.
668 Practicum in School Psychology 3 credits. Supervised experience
in educational, intelligence, and personality testing as well as
diagnostic evaluation of learning difficulties and report writing.
Special emphasis on the interpretation of test results to teachers,
counselors, and administrative personnel. A combination of fifty hours
of experience and supervision equals one hour of academic credit.
PREREQ: CESE 614, 619, AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
669 Internship in School Psychology 3-12 credits. A combination of
fifty hours of experience and supervision equals one hour of academic
credit. PREREQ: CESE 668 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
670 Marriage Counseling 2 credits. The study and practice of marriage
counseling theories and techniques. PREREQ: CESE 626, 627, 674.
671 Supervision in Marriage Counseling 1-4 credits. Training and
supervision for graduate students while counseling couples. PREREQ OR
COREQ: CESE 674, CESE 670, AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
674 Family Counseling 3 credits. The study and practice of family
counseling theories and techniques.
677 Group Counseling Techniques 3 credits. A review of the various
types of groups used in counseling today, as well as the theories of
group leadership. Will include practical application of counseling
skills to group work. PREREQ: CESE 677 LAB AND PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
677 Group Counseling Techniques Lab 0 credits. Small group activity
designed to promote self understanding and interpersonal skills.
678 Supervision in Family Counseling 1-4 credits. Training and
supervision for graduate students working as staff members in the
Family Education Center. PREREQ OR COREQ: CESE 674.
679 Supervision in Family Counseling 1-4 credits. Training and
supervision for gradate students while counseling with families.
PREREQ: CESE 674, CESE 678, AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
680 Student Personnel Work in Higher Education I 3 credits.
Preparation for a position as a student personnel worker in a junior
college, college, or university. Emphasis on the history and
philosophies of higher education and student personnel work. Issues
include student rights, administrative responsibility, and the various
intergroup and interpersonal dynamics of college environment.
681 Student Personnel Work in Higher Education II 3 credits.
Responsibilities of student personnel positions including dean of
students, counselor, placement director, residence hall staff,
admissions advisors, and activities coordinators. PREREQ: CESE 680 OR
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
687 Field Work in Personnel Services 1-2 credits. Observation and
learning the duties performed by the persons in the field work setting.
A combination of fifty hours of experience and supervision equals one
hour of academic credit. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. Grades S/U.
689 Internship in Student Personnel 3-12 credits. A combination of
fifty hours of experience and supervision equals one hour of academic
credit. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
690 Community Counseling Services 2 credits. The variety of services
provided by public and private community counseling agencies.
691 Supervision of Counselors 1 credit. The study of current
practices used in the clinical supervision of counselors. Current
literature will be reviewed as well as standards for supervision which
have been established by accrediting bodies and professional
associations.
692 Mental Health Care Systems 2 credits. Trends and issues in mental
health care systems such as history, philosophy, training, finances,
administration, community resources, outpatient, inpatient, and
aftercare treatment. PREREQ: CESE 690.
694 Psychodiagnosis and Psychotropic Drugs 2 credits. Psychological
classification systems and the use of psychotropic drugs in treatment
programs.
697 Practicum in Counseling 3-6 credits. Supervised counseling
experience. A combination of fifty hours of experience and supervision
equals one hour of academic credit. PREREQ: CESE 626 AND PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR. Each section limited to 5 students.
698 Advanced Practicum in Counseling 3 credits. A combination of
fifty hours of experience and supervision equals one hour of academic
credit. PREREQ: CESE 697 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. Each section
limited to 5 students.
699 Internship in Counseling 3-12 credits. A combination of fifty
hours of experience and supervision equals one hour of academic credit.
PREREQ: CESE 697 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
701 Advanced Research and Experimental Design 3 credits.
Investigation of various research models including the appropriate
statistical analyses which would accompany each model. Major emphasis
on experimenting with a variety of data gathering and analyzing models
during the course. PREREQ: CESE 610, 611 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
710 Practicum in College Teaching 2 credits. Observation of and
assisting in the teaching and evaluation of a college course under the
supervision of the course instructor. The student will prepare and
deliver at least five lectures which will be observed by the instructor
and will, in addition to observing the balance of the course, meet
individually with the instructor for periodic discussions of procedure
and methodology. PREREQ: COMPLETION OF THE COURSE IN WHICH THE
PRACTICUM WILL BE SERVED AND PERMISSION OF THE FACULTY.
723 Advanced Vocational Theory 3 credits. Theory of vocational
development, sociological aspects of vocational choice and entry,
development of interests and aspiration levels, and research relating
to entry into work, satisfaction in work, dissatisfaction in topics.
Course is structured around the major theories of vocational
development as they relate to individual development. Various
approaches to vocational testing are included. PREREQ: CESE 623.
727 Advanced Theories of Counseling 3 credits. Analysis of various
counseling theories and their relationships to specific philosophies
concerning humanity. PREREQ: CESE 627 AND 697.
758 Independent Problems 2-4 credits. Individual work under staff
guidance. Field and/or library research on specific educational
problems. Experience in research composition. May be repeated up to 8
credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
759 ED.S. Internship 1-9 credits. Placement in a post-master's degree
counseling, school psychology, or special education setting. May be
repeated. A combination of fifty hours of experience and supervision
equals one hour of academic credit. PREREQ: ADMISSION AS AN Ed.S.
STUDENT AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
774 Advanced Group Procedures 3 credits. Advanced group leadership
theory and techniques. PREREQ: CESE 677.
775 Advanced Practicum in Group Counseling 2 credits. Fifty hours of
group counseling as the group facilitator, plus a coordinating seminar.
Includes the theoretical basis for group leaders and development of
group leadership skills. PREREQ: CESE 677 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
790 Theories of Counseling Supervision 2 credits. Analysis of systems
for conducting counseling practicum. For individuals who will be
supervising student or practicing counselors. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
791 Supervision of Counseling Practicum 2 credits. Practical
experience in the supervision of counseling practicum students,
including field supervision and analysis of counseling audio and video
tapes. PREREQ: CESE 790 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
800 Doctoral Seminar 1-3 credits. Critical analysis of the literature
in counselor education including topics such as program models, current
research, and professional associations. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO DOCTORAL
STUDY.
848 Doctoral Counseling Practicum 3 credits. Counseling under
supervision and an intensive examination of the student's own
counseling philosophy and its relationship to client behavioral and
attitudinal change. A combination of fifty hours of experience and
supervision equals one hour of academic credit. PREREQ: CESE 727 AND
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. Each section limited to 5 students.
849 Doctoral Internship 1-18 credits. Placement in a doctoral level
counseling or counselor education setting. May be repeated. A
combination of fifty hours of experience and supervision equals one
hour of academic credit. PREREQ: CESE 848 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
850 Dissertation 1-12 credits.
Department of Education
Chairperson and Professor Frossard
Professors Ball, Denner, Gates, G.Jones, Lerch, Pehrsson, Rankin, Rowe,
Sagness
Associate Professors Davis, Klug, Pearson, Salzman
Assistant Professors Cook, H.Jones, Pena
Professors Emeritus Craven, Judd, Marcum, Rexroat, Rost
Associate Professor Emeritus, Benintendi, Cullen
The Department of Education offers professional undergraduate and graduate courses in the principles and practices of education. In courses at the undergraduate level the aim of the department is to provide a broad background for prospective teachers by developing skills, values, and understandings that will be useful in teaching. At the graduate level the aim of the department is 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 the Teacher Education Program, is required for enrollment in EDUC 304, 305, 306, 307, 321, 322, 323, 330, 331, 333, 336, 343, 403, 404, 405, 406, 492, 493, 494, 495, 496, 498.
Undergraduate Courses
102 Special Topics in Education variable up to 32 credits. Positive
functioning of children and adults in group learning environment.
Safety, health, physical and intellectual competence, self-concept.
Supplementary responsibilities-children's program. PREREQ: APPROVED
ENROLLMENT IN THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE PROGRAM.
142 Introduction to Audio-Visual 1 credit. An elective course in
machine competency to provide prospective teachers the opportunity to
use, operate, and manipulate basic forms of audio-visual equipment.
This course is an alternate means of demonstrating audio-visual machine
operation competence.
200 Aide Experience 1 credit. Student will be assigned as an aide in
an elementary and secondary school for two and one-half hours per week.
Seminar meetings included. Graded S/U.
202 Field Experience Internship variable up to 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.
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.
304 Concepts and Practices in Early Childhood Education 3 credits.
Study of relevant theories and developmental stages related to
developing programs for young children. COREQ: EDUC 305. PREREQ: HEC
200 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR AND ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION
PROGRAM.
305 Early Childhood Education Laboratory I 3 credits. A supervised
early childhood education practicum in the preschool and kindergarten.
Six hours per week required for the practicum. COREQ: EDUC 304.
PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM.
306 Advanced Concepts and Practices in Early Childhood Education 3
credits. Design and analysis of methodology, materials, equipment,
activities in early childhood education curriculum and instruction.
COREQ: EDUC 307. PREREQ: EDUC 304 AND ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION
PROGRAM.
307 Early Childhood Education Laboratory II 3 credits. A supervised
early childhood education practicum. Six hours per week required for
the practicum. COREQ: EDUC 306. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER
EDUCATION PROGRAM.
316 Educational Laboratory 1 credit. Experience practicum to acquaint
students with programs for children and youth in various societal and
educational agencies. May be repeated up to 4 credits. PREREQ:
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND PERMISSION OF
THE INSTRUCTOR.
321 Language Arts 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.
322 Literature for Children 2 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.
323 Motivation, Learning and Assessment 3 credits. Examination of the
principles of psychology accounting for human learning and motivation
and underlying classroom assessment procedures. The approach will be
both theoretical and practical. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION
PROGRAM.
330 Elementary Math Methods 2 credits. Study of the subject matter of
elementary math programs. Emphasis on teaching methods and materials.
Field experience required. PREREQ: MATH 209 AND ADMISSION TO TEACHER
EDUCATION PROGRAM.
331 Elementary Science Methods 2 credits. Study of the subject matter
of elementary science programs. Emphasis on teaching methods and
materials. Field experience required. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER
EDUCATION PROGRAM.
333 Content Area Reading 3 credits. The development of literacy
skills pertaining to the content areas. Includes assessment of texts
and pupils, study skills, comprehension, and vocabulary expansion.
Approved field experience required. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER
EDUCATION PROGRAM.
334 Secondary School Art: Methods and Materials 2 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.
335 Elementary School Art: Methods and Materials 2 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.
336 Social Science Methods 2 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.
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.
343 Fundamentals of Educational Thought 3 credits. Examination of
philosophical, historical, and social contexts of schooling.
Significant attention given to pluralistic nature of American
educational decision-making. Development of personal philosophical
positions on educational issues required. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER
EDUCATION PROGRAM.
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.
403 Classroom Instruction Laboratory/Early Childhood 3 credits.
Analysis of methodology of various early childhood programs. Use of
materials, technology, and activities appropriate to early childhood
education. Emphasis on classroom management techniques. PREREQ:
ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM.
404 Classroom Instruction Laboratory/Elementary 3 credits. Supervised
practice in design and delivery of instruction appropriate for
elementary school. Emphasis on methodology, classroom management,
microteaching and use of media and technology. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO
TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM.
405 Classroom Instruction Laboratory/Junior High-Middle School 3
credits. Supervised practice in planning and delivery of instruction
appropriate for middle school. Emphasis on methodology, microteaching,
classroom management, use of media and technology. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO
TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM.
406 Classroom Instruction Laboratory/High School 3 credits.
Supervised practice in planning and delivery of instruction appropriate
for secondary level. Emphasis on methodology, microteaching, use of
media and technology, classroom management. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO
TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM.
425 The Curriculum of the Public Schools 2 credits. Integrated course
for elementary and secondary teachers. Emphasis given to the curriculum
development movement in American education. Consideration given to the
philosophy and purpose undergirding the organization and patterns of
the curriculum.
492 Secondary Music Education: Student Teaching 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. COREQ: EDUC
498. Graded S/U.
493 Early Childhood Education: Student Teaching 7-l4 credits.
Students assume instructional and management responsibilities in
supervised early childhood/primary setting. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO
TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM, EDUC 403, AND/OR APPROVED APPLICATION.
COREQ: 498. Graded S/U.
494 Elementary Education: Student Teaching 7-l4 credits. Students
assume instructional and management responsibilities in supervised
primary/elementary setting. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION
PROGRAM, EDUC 404, AND/OR APPROVED APPLICATION. COREQ: EDUC 498. Graded
S/U.
495 Junior High/Middle School: Student Teaching 7-l4 credits.
Students assume instructional and management responsibilities in
supervised middle/junior high school setting. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO
TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM,
EDUC 405, AND/OR APPROVED APPLICATION.
COREQ: EDUC 498. Graded S/U.
496 Secondary Education: Student Teaching 7-l4 credits. Students
assume instructional and management responsibilities in supervised high
school setting. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM, EDUC
406, AND/OR APPROVED APPLICATION. COREQ: EDUC 498. Graded S/U.
498 Student Teaching Seminar 2 credits. Analysis of challenges facing
the education profession with special emphasis on the application of
research and on issues relating to teaching. Concurrent registration in
a student teaching course is required. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER
EDUCATION PROGRAM.
Advanced Undergraduate or Graduate Courses
g419 Developmental Reading 3 credits. (Pre-service and inservice
teachers, K-8.) Instructional strategies for reading emphasizing early
literacy and language development, comprehension, word recognition,
metalinguistic awareness, information assessment. PREREQ: EDUC 321 AND
333 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
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: EDUC 333 OR EQUIVALENT
AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g424 Assessing Reading Abilities 3 credits. Methods of assessment in
reading. Introduction to case study. Formal and informal measure of
comprehension and word attack strategies. PREREQ OR COREQ: EDUC g419.
g426 Corrective/Remedial Reading Strategies 3 credits. Teaching
strategies for corrective/remedial reading (students reading at least
one year below grade level). Emphasis on planning, implementing and
evaluating approaches and materials. PREREQ: EDUC g419 AND g424.
g427 Mainstreaming 2 credits. An introduction to the philosophy and
requirements of mainstreaming including identification, assessment,
staffing, organization and planning procedures. Designed for
undergraduate and graduate regular and special education students and
ancillary personnel. Cross-listed as CESE 427.
g435 Introduction to Statistics 3 credits. Basic techniques used in the
organization and analysis of research data. Computations of certain
descriptive statistics such as the mean, the median, the standard
deviation, correlations, and common techniques used in drawing
inferences about data.
g442 Technology of Instruction 2 credits. An advanced course in
educational media which stresses the production, application, and use
of media to improve classroom instruction. Practical application
constitutes an integral portion of class activities.
g451 Measurement and Evaluation 2 credits. The theory of testing and
evaluation in the public schools. Theory and practice in the
construction, administration, scoring, and interpretation of tests. Use
of test results in educational counseling.
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.
g471 Interpersonal Communications 2 credits. Examination of basic
concepts, principles, models, and theories of interpersonal
communications and their application to educational settings.
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.
g473 Values and Moral Education 2 credits. Examination of theories and
research in the fields of value and moral education. Emphasis on
curriculum development and classroom methods for examining values and
advancing moral reasoning.
g481-g482 Contemporary Issues in Education 1-3 credits. Examination and
analysis of contemporary issues and trends in theories and practices in
education.
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.
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.
g491 Seminar 1-3 credits. Critical analysis of the literature in one or
more areas of education. Limited enrollment. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
Graduate Courses
597 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.
601 Research and Writing in Education 3 credits. Examination of
methods for designing/conducting educational research and procedures
for formal report writing. Students are guided in developing a
prospectus for their masters thesis, paper, or field project.
602 Advanced Educational Psychology 3 credits. Advanced study of the
psychology of human learning and instruction with emphasis on recent
developments and their applications. Implications for classroom
management, student motivation, exceptionality and cultural diversity
are included.
603 Philosophical, Historical, and Social Foundations of Education 3
credits. Advanced study of philosophical and historical bases of
American education, including social foundations and policy studies.
Humanistic concerns and multicultural dimensions of education are
included.
604 Curriculum Foundations 3 credits. Examination of historical,
sociological, philosophical foundations and their impact on curricula.
Curricular implications of learning theory, exceptionality and cultural
diversity.
606 History of Education 3 credits. Historical development of
educational problems and concerns from the period of Greek and Roman
civilizations through the Middle Ages and Renaissance to the 20th
Century.
607 Readings in Administration 2 credits. Analysis of basic
literature pertaining to administration.
608 Educational Administration 3 credits. Study of the nature of
educational administration with reference to current practice.
Positions and implications to current practice, administrative
philosophy, and related role characteristics. Administrative theory and
its application to administrative practice and organizational
development and the implications for educational improvement.
609 The Principalship 2 credits. Study of the administrative
management functions of the principalship through simulation and
development of procedures and materials in such areas as budget,
scheduling, extracurricular activities, discipline, special services,
and staff development.
610 Elementary School Curriculum and Instruction 2 credits.
Evaluation of curriculum materials, teaching strategies, innovations
and objectives of kindergarten-middle school. Current research and
trends.
611 School Finance 3 credits. Theory and practice of educational
finance in Idaho public schools.
612 School Law 3 credits. Study of court decisions, statutes, and
school board policy as related to teachers, pupils, and school
officials.
614 Introduction to Educational and Psychological Measurements 3
credits. Theories of educational and psychological tests and
measurements. Critical survey of areas of teaching; description of
techniques
and contents of important tests; practical and technical
criteria for selecting a good testing program; uses and interpretations
of test results.
615 Supervision of Instruction 2 credits. Roles of the supervisor in
the improvement of classroom instruction. Emphasis on effective
procedures as determined by research and experience. Simulation
sessions provide for development of clinical skills needed in all types
of supervisor-supervisee relations, including student-teacher,
self-supervision, administrator-teacher, and teacher-teacher.
617 Secondary School Curriculum and Instruction 2 credits. Evaluation
of curriculum materials, teaching strategies, innovations, and
objectives of junior high-high school. Current research and trends.
625 Processes in Curriculum Development 3 credits. Emphasis upon
processes in curriculum development/improvement, i.e., components
(goals/objectives, selecting/organizing content, organizing for
instruction...); personnel/leadership roles; alternative curriculum
development models; evaluation; economic/political/cultural influences.
628 Research in Early Childhood Education 3 credits. Designed to
introduce graduate students to pertinent literature and research
relevant to early childhood. Students will have the opportunity to
investigate, in depth, a topic of interest.
629 Advanced Study in Child Development 3 credits. Investigation of
the social, emotional, personal, and intellectual development of the
child through perusal of the literature, field research, and
participation in seminars. Opportunities for intensive pursuit of
individual topics also is provided.
630 Principles and Practices of Adult Education 2 credits. Will
examine theoretical and practical approaches to teaching adults.
Particular attention will be given to planning and conducting workshops
and classes for out-of-school populations.
632 Psychology of Reading 3 credits. Examination of the nature of the
reading process from the perspective of contemporary psychological
science. Topics include decoding, lexical access, syntactic and
semantic analysis, referential representation, and metacognition.
Consideration of implications for instruction.
633 Psycholinguistics and Reading 3 credits. The interrelationship of
language, thought, and reading. Language acquisition and development as
related to reading. Grammar, standard and nonstandard dialects,
second-language learning. PREREQ: EDUC g419.
634 Research in Reading 3 credits. Students will review literature
related to learning, processing, and teaching reading. One area will be
chosen by each student for in-depth review followed by gathering of
empirical data. PREREQ: EDUC g419 AND g424.
635 Practicum in Reading 3 credits. Consulting, supervising,
assessing problem solving, writing case reports, and experience in
remedial and corrective reading. PREREQ: EDUC 524, 526, 519, 520 (OR
333) AND 633 OR 634.
638 Supervision of Interns and Student Teachers 2 credits. Role and
responsibilities of supervisory personnel in the intern and student
teaching programs including student orientation readiness, planning and
techniques of instruction, and evaluation. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
640 Workshop 1-2 credits. Special projects concerned with public
school education. Meets for a minimum of 36 clock hours with
appropriate outside assignments, lessons, or papers. May be repeated up
to 6 credits.
641 Professional Negotiations in Education 2 credits. Study of issues
in negotiations; developing procedural agreements; negotiating
contracts; strategies and tactics; grievance procedures.
642 School Communications and Public Relations 2 credits.
Introduction and development of concepts, principles, and techniques in
the organization, initiation, and operation of a planned program in
interschool communication systems and school-public relations.
643 School Personnel Administration 2 credits. Study of the effective
personnel practices, recruitment, selection, contracts, inservice,
transfers, and promotion. Special attention given to the personnel
director's role regarding handicapped, multicultural, and minority
group issues. PREREQ: EDUC 608.
644 Organization and Staff Development 3 credits. The student will
improve knowledge and skills in working with conflict in the school
organization, designing staff development training interventions,
utilizing problem solving and decision making in the school setting.
645 Change Strategies 2 credits. Investigation and application of
strategies and tactics in effecting change in the public schools.
648 Independent Problems in Education 1-3 credits. Individual work
under staff guidance. Field and/or library research on specific
educational problems of interest to graduate students in education.
Experience in research composition. May be repeated up to 4 credits.
PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
649 Seminar 1-3 credits. Critical analysis of the literature in one
or more areas of education. Enrollment limited. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
650 Thesis 1-6 credits.
651 Master's Paper in Education 3 credits. A paper involving
extensive familiarity with research findings written under the
supervision of a faculty member in the College of Education.
652 Field Research Project in Education 3 credits. An individual
field research project must be completed. A written report of the
project and oral explication of the report will be required.
657 Internship 3-12 credits. A joint effort of the university and
public schools to provide the student with practical experiences in
educational settings. The length, placement, stipend (if applicable),
and learning experience will be determined for each intern. BY
APPLICATION ONLY.
660 School Buildings 3 credits. Study of procedures in school
building, planning, writing educational specifications, financing, and
construction.
661 Educational Planning and Evaluation 3 credits. Systematic
planning in education including needs assessment, program planning and
implementation, and process and product evaluation.
670 History and Philosophy of Higher Education 3 credits.
Comprehensive treatment of the origin of institutions of higher
learning, their philosophical foundation, and historical context from
the classical periods of Greece and Rome through the Renaissance. The
archetypes of the university, Paris, Bologna, and Oxford, will be
considered intensively. Extensive reading and research will be required
as well as a major seminar paper.
672 Contemporary Higher Education in the United States 3 credits.
Overview of higher education in the United States in the late 19th
century and the 20th century. Consideration of roles and
responsibilities of chief academic officers, boards of regents, the
faculties, and student services. Specific issues to be treated in some
detail will be trends in collective bargaining, budgeting, enrollment
patterns, graduate education, and the various categories in
post-secondary learning opportunities available to students.
674 Topics in Higher Education 1-3 credits. Seminar consisting of
successive presentations on an interdisciplinary basis, of identified
areas and other perceived needs of the students involved. Opportunities
will be afforded for independent study with specialists in the
particular areas which the student has identified as high priority
items.
676 College and University Teaching 3 credits. Study of a variety of
teaching models and/or methodologies applicable to college and
university instruction. The student will be encouraged to apply a
teaching model or aspects of different models to his/her own
instruction. When possible, this course should be taken concurrently
with an internship or laboratory-teaching experience at the university
or college level to permit clinical supervision and feedback on the
application of instructional methodologies.
689 Practicum in College Teaching (Education) 2 credits. Observation
of and assisting in the teaching and evaluation of a college course
under the supervision of the course instructor. Includes development of
instructional materials, classroom presentations, critiques of
contemporary literature in higher education. PREREQ: COMPLETION OF THE
COURSE IN WHICH THE PRACTICUM WILL BE SERVED AND PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
Business Education Courses
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.
101 Developing Skills in Typewriting 2 credits. Emphasis on speed
building, keyboard techniques, business correspondence, and simple
manuscripts and tables. Especially designed for the student who wants
to learn to typewrite or brush up on skills.
102 Intermediate Typewriting 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. Lab time will be in
addition to formal class instruction.
202 Advanced Typewriting 2 credits. Continuation of speed and
accuracy development; practical experience in typing business letters,
tabulations, manuscripts and forms. Instructions in the duplicating
processes and dictaphone operation. PREREQ: B ED 101 OR EQUIVALENT; 45
WPM.
215 Beginning Shorthand 3 credits. Fundamentals of the Gregg system
with emphasis on reading and writing fluency. Not open to students who
completed one year of shorthand in high school.
216 Intermediate Shorthand 3 credits. Review of the Gregg principles.
Developments of speed and accuracy in taking dictation. Introduction on
transcription. Open to students who completed one year of shorthand in
high school. PREREQ: B ED 101, 215; 60 WPM.
230 Business Machines 1 credit. Introduction and development of
operating skill on business machines.
240 Speedwriting Shorthand 3 credits. Speedwriting Shorthand is an
abbreviated form of writing. Fundamentals of speedwriting with emphasis
on reading and writing fluency will be provided in formal instruction.
Lab time will be in addition to formal class instruction.
301 Advanced Secretarial Dictation and Transcription 3 credits.
Designed to increase proficiency in shorthand and transcriptions.
Emphasis on vocabulary and phrase development, sustained dictation and
transcription, and on characteristics of the professional executive
secretary. PREREQ: B ED 101 OR 202 AND 216.
310 Microcomputers in Business Education 3 credits. An investigation
into the role of the microcomputers in the business education
curriculum. Basic concepts of computer applications, MIS, systems
analysis and programming will be covered.
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. Lab time
will be in addition to formal class instruction.
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.
396 Work Experience in Business Occupations 1-2 credits. Credits
awarded for work experience as verified by written/performance
evaluation. Graded S/U.
464 Office Management 3 credits. Study of office organization and
management techniques. Emphasis on utilizing office space and
equipment, personnel problems in the office, selection, and training of
personnel, requisitioning supplies and equipment, and coordinating the
activities of the office with other departments.
g485 Independent Study in Business Education 1-2 credits. Individual
work under staff guidance on areas of concern in business education.
PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
Library Science
Courses
121 Introduction to Library Use 2 credits. Fundamentals of use of the
card catalog, reference materials, and the classification system, with
problems related to class work.
221 Bibliography and Reference 3 credits. Survey of reference works
and bibliographies, basic and specialized, with practical application
to research problems.
257 Cataloging and Classification 3 credits. Theory and practice in
the cataloging and classification of both book and non-book materials.
259 Audio-Visual Materials in the Library 3 credits. Maintenance,
organization, and use of audio-visual materials in the library.
g355 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.
g356 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.
g440 Practicum 1-4 credits. Practicum in a library and/or media center
under the supervision of professional personnel. PREREQ: APPROVAL OF
LIBRARY COORDINATOR.
g441 Independent Study in Library Science 1-2 credits. Individual work
under staff guidance. Field and/or library research on specific
problems in librarianship. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF LIBRARY COORDINATOR.
495 Library Science: Student Teaching 7 credits. Students assume
instructional and management responsibilities in a supervised
junior/senior high library/media center. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER
EDUCATION PROGRAM, EDUC 405 OR 406 AND/OR APPROVED APPLICATION. COREQ:
EDUC 498. Graded S/U.
Department of Home Economics and Vocational Teacher Education
Chairperson and Professor Gebo
Associate Professors Bobell, Rowe
Assistant Professors Jenkins, Marincic, Howard, Rogers, Triebenbacher
Wilkins, R.Wilson
Instructors Beitia, Rizor
Associate Professors Emeritus Echo, Williams, Condie
The Department of Home Economics and Vocational Teacher Education offers professional courses in home economics and occupational education to prepare students for bachelors' degrees in Secondary Home Economics Education, Home Economics, Corporate Training, Vocational Teacher Education, and Dietetics. A Pre-Professional Practice Program in Dietetics (AP4) is also administered through the department.
A masters degree in Occupational Training Management with options in Vocational Program Management and Industrial Training
Management is offered.
A masters degree emphasis in Home Economics is offered in cooperation with
the Department of Education. Masters degree programs are described in the
Graduate School Bulletin.
The mission of the department is to prepare students for employment as well as a responsible and productive future through curricular offerings, instructional programs, and academic advisement which will meet individual and professional needs. This is accomplished through providing research based teaching, directed extended learning experiences, and in-service and outreach activities designed to meet the present and continuing needs of the individual, family, marketplace, and professions served. Groups served include traditional, nontraditional, and continuing education students matriculated in day and evening classes as well as in short programs and workshops. In addition, the department services families, business, the professions, and the public sector throughout the state.
The first section of the departmental information concentrates on degrees and courses in the Home Economics area. The second section details information related to Vocational Teacher Education and Corporate Training.
Major in Home Economics
Students selecting a major in Home Economics must fulfill the university General Education Requirements (note specific courses), plus major requirements and a minor outside of the department. Additional electives to total 128 credits are required for graduation with the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. The Home Economics major provides a generalist background and preparation. Students enrolled in this major will select two emphasis areas (courses cannot be double counted) to complement the core courses required.
University General Education Requirements
(specific goal courses required)
ART 108 Introduction to Visual Arts 3 cr
ECON 201 Economic Principles and
Problems 3 cr
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr
PSYC 111 Introductory Psychology I 3 cr
Home Economics Core Courses Required
HEC 100 Professional Home
Economics 1 cr
HEC 104 Foods 3 cr
HEC 200 Human Growth and
Development 2 cr
HEC 228 Textiles 3 cr
HEC 239 Nutrition 3 cr
HEC 310 Housing Concepts 2 cr
HEC 311 Interior Design 3 cr
HEC 321 Marriage and Family 3 cr
HEC 371 Consumer Economics 3 cr
HEC 400 Leadership Issues Seminar 1 cr
HEC 427 Fashion: Diversity 3 cr
HEC 431 Family Resource Management 3 cr
In addition to the above core courses, each student must complete a minimum of 10 credits in each of two of the following emphasis areas. Courses cannot be double counted.
Emphasis Areas - Select 2
Apparel
(minimum of 10 cr)
HEC 127 Fashion: Personal Selection 2 cr
HEC 128 Construction Concepts
Using Fabric 3 cr
THEA 323 Stage Costume History 3 cr
THEA 328 Stage Costume History 3 cr
HEC g426 Fashion: History 3 cr
HEC 494 Partnerships with
Professionals 3 cr
Consumer Economics
(minimum of 10 cr)
HEC 127 Fashion: Personal Selection 2 cr
HEC 204 Meal Management 3 cr
ECON 202 Economic Principles and
Problems 3 cr
HEC g471 Advanced Consumer
Economics 3 cr
HEC 494 Partnerships with
Professionals 3 cr
Family/Child Studies
(minimum of 10 cr)
HEC 302 Child Development 3 cr
HEC 303 Child Development Practicum 2 cr
HEC 322 Building Positive
Relationships 3 cr
HEC g422 Building Family Strengths 3 cr
HEC 494 Partnerships with
Professionals 3 cr
Food Management
(minimum of 10 cr)
HEC 204 Meal Management 2 cr
HEC 312 Quantity Food Management 3 cr
HEC 404 Cultural Aspects of Gourmet
Foods 2 cr
HEC 410 Food Production Systems 5 cr
HEC g457 Experimental Foods 3 cr
HEC 494 Partnerships with
Professionals 3 cr
Nutrition
(minimum of 10 cr)
HEC 340 Therapeutic Dietetics 2 cr
HEC 405 Community Nutrition Issues 2 cr
HEC 406 Community Nutrition
Laboratory 2 cr
HEC g461 Advanced Nutrition 3 cr
BIOS g485 Nutritional Biochemistry 3 cr
HEC 494 Partnerships with
Professionals 3 cr
Minor in Consumer Economics
Students receiving degrees in another major may satisfy the requirements for a minor in Consumer Economics. Additionally, some other department majors may elect a minor concentration in this area (minimum, 21 credits).
Required Courses
ECON 201 Economic Principles and
Problems 3 cr
ECON 202 Economics Principles and
Problems 3 cr
HEC 371 Consumer Economics 3 cr
HEC 431 Family Resource Management 3 cr
HEC g471 Advanced Consumer
Economics 3 cr
Choose two of the following
(6 credits)
HEC 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
ACCT 200 Personal Tax Planning 3 cr
ACCT 201 Principles of Accounting 3 cr
ACCT 202 Principles of Accounting 3 cr
FIN 303 Principles of Real Estate 3 cr
MGT 215 Small Business Management 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
Minor in Foods and Nutrition
Students receiving degrees in another major may satisfy the requirements for a minor in Foods and Nutrition as stated below. Students interested in this minor should be advised within the department for the minor emphasis. Minimum 18 credits.
Required Courses
HEC 104 Foods 3 cr
HEC 239 Nutrition 3 cr
Choose 12 credits from the following:
HEC 204 Meal Management 2 cr
HEC 312 Quantity Food Management 3 cr
HEC 340 Therapeutic Dietetics 2 cr
HEC 404 Cultural Aspects of Gourmet
Foods 2 cr
HEC 405 Community Nutrition Issues 2 cr
HEC 406 Community Nutrition
Laboratory 2 cr
HEC 410 Food Production Systems 5 cr
HEC g457 Experimental Foods 3 cr
HEC g461 Advanced Nutrition 3 cr
BIOS g485 Nutritional Biochemistry 3 cr
Major in Home Economics
Education
The secondary Home Economics Education major is approved by the Idaho State Board for Vocational Education. Students graduating in Home Economics Education must have completed at least 500 cumulative hours verified paid work experience in a home-economics-related occupation to receive vocational consumer and homemaking certification in the state of Idaho (4,000 hours are required for cooperative occupational home economics programs).
It is recommended that a student complete the single-subject Home Economics Education major and a supporting teaching minor.
Because of the sequential nature of the courses and prerequisites, it is essential that all students considering a major in Secondary Education/Home Economics meet with a Home Economics Education advisor very early in their collegiate career. In addition to completing the requirements of the College of Education Teacher Education Program, all Home Economics single-subject teaching majors are required to take the following courses:
University General
Education Requirements
(specific goal courses required)
ECON 201* Economic Principles and
Problems 3 cr
ART 108* Introduction to Visual Arts 3 cr
SOC 101* Introduction to Sociology 3 cr
PSYC 111* Introductory Psychology 3 cr
*See General University Requirements
Subject Related Courses
Home Economics Education majors must take the courses listed below. The
courses must be taken in the departmentally recommended sequence. The student
must work with a Home Economics advisor and utilize the departmental advising
sheets.
HEC 100 Professional Home
Economics 1 cr
HEC 104 Foods 3 cr
HEC 127 Fashion: Personal Selection 2 cr
Competency in construction as demonstrated by product evaluation and task performance (check with Home Economics Education advisor)
OR
HEC 128 Construction Concepts Using
Fabric 3 cr
HEC 204 Meal Management 2 cr
HEC 228 Textiles 3 cr
HEC 239 Nutrition 3 cr
HEC 303 Child Development Practicum 2 cr
HEC 310 Housing Concepts 2 cr
HEC 311 Interior Design 3 cr
HEC 322 Building Positive
Relationships 3 cr
HEC 371 Consumer Economics 3 cr
HEC 400 Leadership Issues Seminar 1 cr
HEC 405 Community Nutrition Issues 2 cr
HEC 422 Building Family Strengths 3 cr
HEC 427 Fashion: Diversity 3 cr
HEC 431 Family Resource Management 3 cr
Plus the following Vocational and
Home Economics Education courses:
VED 401 Foundations of Occupational
Education 3 cr
HEC 332 Home Economics Curriculum 2 cr
VED 455 Methods of Teaching Adults 2 cr
HEC 495 Home Economics Education:
Student Teaching 7-14 cr
VED 468 Techniques of Teaching
Cooperative Education 3 cr
Recommended Electives:
ECON 202 Economic Principles and
Problems 3 cr
VED g444 Guidance and Special Needs
Concepts in Vocational
Education 3 cr
HEC g471 Advanced Consumer
Economics 3 cr
HEC g472 Teaching Consumer
Economics 1-3 cr
Major in The Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics is a Plan V program as approved by the American Dietetic Association. Students may enter the pre-Dietetics component of the program following admission to the university. All students seeking a major in Dietetics must be advised by a member of the Dietetics faculty, Department of Home Economics and Vocational Teacher Education.
Students seeking admission into the Plan V component of the Dietetics program must complete or have already successfully completed the courses outlined under the pre-Dietetics curriculum. In addition, a student's cumulative grade point average in all previous college courses that are applied toward a degree in Dietetics must be 2.5 or above. No course grade lower than a "C" will be accepted in any of the following classes: CHEM 108, 121; BIOS 221, 223, 301, 302; ENGL 101, 201; or HEC 239. Fulfillment of the specific requirements does not ensure admission into the program.
Students must apply for admission into the Plan V component of the Dietetics program during the second semester of the sophomore year. Applications may be obtained from the Department of Home Economics and Vocational Teacher Education (Ph: [208] 236-3508). Application deadlines for fall and spring semesters are October 31 and March 31 respectively. Graduation requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics include completion of all university general education requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree, completion of both pre-Dietetics and Plan V Dietetic courses, a minimum of 128 credit hours, and maintenance of a minimum grade point average of 2.5 with no grade lower than a "C" in specific Plan V course requirements.
Completion of the required course work and attainment of a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics makes one eligible to apply for admission into a post baccalaureate practical experience (Dietetic Internship, Pre-Professional Practice Program, or Coordinated Program) as designated by the American Dietetic Association. The graduate must complete a practicum prior to becoming eligible to take the national Registry Exam for Dietitians.
Pre-Dietetics Required Courses
ENGL 101 English Composition 3 cr
ENGL 201 Critical Reading and Writing 3 cr
SPCH 101 Principles of Speech 2 cr
PSYC 111 Introductory Psychology I 3 cr
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr
MATH 252 Introduction to Statistics 3 cr
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer
Systems 3 cr
CHEM 108 Essentials of Organic and
Biochemistry 5 cr
CHEM 121 General Chemistry 5 cr
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr
BIOS 102 General Zoology Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS g301 Anatomy and Physiology 4 cr
BIOS g302 Anatomy and Physiology 4 cr
HEC 100 Professional Home
Economics 1 cr
HEC 104 Foods 3 cr
HEC 204 Meal Management 2 cr
HEC 239 Nutrition 3 cr
In addition: University General Education Requirements Goals 3, 6, 7 or 8, 9 or 10A or 10B
Plan V Dietetics Required Courses
MGT 312 Individual & Organizational
Behavior 3 cr
ACCT 201 Principles of Accounting 3 cr
ECON 201 Economics Principles and
Problems 3 cr
BIOS 221 Introductory Microbiology 3 cr
BIOS 223 Introductory Microbiology Lab 1 cr
HEC 300 Dynamics of Dietetics 5 cr
HEC 301 Clinical Dietetics 5 cr
HEC 312 Quantity Food Management 3 cr
HEC 400 Leadership Issues Seminar 1 cr
HEC 405 Community Nutrition Issues 2 cr
HEC 406 Community Nutrition
Laboratory 2 cr
HEC 410 Food Production Systems 5 cr
HEC g457 Experimental Foods 3 cr
HEC g461 Advanced Nutrition 3 cr
VED g455 Methods of Teaching Adults 2 cr
BIOS g485 Nutritional Biochemistry 3 cr
In addition: Electives to total 128 credits.
See advisory regarding class sequencing.
Preprofessional Practice
Program in
Dietetics (AP4)
The Pre-Professional Practice Program in Dietetics (AP4) will provide for supervised experience in clinical, community, and administrative dietetics leading to a certificate of completion. Graduates of the AP4 will be eligible to take the national Registry Exam for Dietitians.
Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics, Home Economics, or Food and Nutrition and have completed Plan IV/Plan V requirements as established by the American Dietetic Association. A minimum grade point average of 2.5 is required for admission. Up to four students will be admitted to the program each semester. Enrollment in the Idaho State University Plan V Dietetics Program and/or fulfillment of specific requirements does not ensure admission into the AP4.
New students are admitted to the AP4 during both fall and spring semesters. Candidates should submit all application materials no later than February 15th of the spring semester for admission to following fall, and no later than September 30th for admission the following spring. All candidates, including Idaho State University graduates, must also apply for admission to the university. A $35 application fee will be charged for processing applications.
Required Courses
HEC 488 Advanced Dietetics
Practicum 1 15 cr
HEC 489 Advanced Dietetics
Practicum II 15 cr
*A $500 course fee will be applied in addition to tuition for each HEC 488 and HEC 489.
Home Economics Courses
100 Professional Home Economics 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.
104 Foods 3 credits. Fundamental processes underlying food
preparation with emphasis on the chemical and physical properties of
foods. Lecture and laboratory.
127 Fashion: Personal Selection 2 credits. Application of basic
principles of clothing economics, selection, and design to the
individual's particular figure, coloring, lifestyle and economic
circumstances. Two hours lecture. PREREQ: ART 108.
128 Construction Concepts Using Fabric 3 credits. Application of the
principles of repair, alteration, fit, and construction. Emphasis will
be placed upon quality analysis of projects. Lecture and laboratory.
200 Human Growth and Development 2 credits. Examination of the
developmental characteristics of learners from birth to adulthood.
Emphasis on the school aged individual including psychomotor,
cognitive-intellectual, affective, personal-social and
cultural-linguistic changes.
204 Meal Management 2 credits. Management of money, time, and energy
for the selection, preparation, and service of nutritious meals to fit
current lifestyles. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQ: HEC 104.
228 Textiles 3 credits. Study of fibers, yarns, fabric, dyes and
finishes as viewed from both the textile science and consumer points of
view. Theory applied to all uses of textile fibers.
239 Nutrition 3 credits. Descriptive survey of nutrients required by
the human body. Study of food sources and proper dietary selection
needed to fulfill human needs throughout the life cycle. PREREQ:
SOPHOMORE STANDING AND CHEM 108 OR CHEM 121 SUGGESTED.
261 Introduction to Weaving 3 credits. Procedures and processes
involved in dressing the loom. Production of various weaves on the loom
and experimentation with woven and constructed textiles. Cross-listed
as ART 261. Six hours.
300 Dynamics of Dietetics 5 credits. Introduction to profession of
dietetics, diet therapy, principles and practices of nutritional care.
Development of skills through clinical experiences of nutritional care
planning. Three hours lecture/six hours clinical. PREREQ: HEC 239.
301 Clinical Dietetics 5 credits. Continuation of HEC 300 with
emphasis on calculations of intake, charting progress and menu writing.
Therapeutic nutrition as related to disease is emphasized. Three hours
lecture/six hours clinical. PREREQ: HEC 300. BIOS 301-302 RECOMMENDED.
302 Child Development 3 credits. Child development from conception to
adolescence. Parenting techniques to promote normal growth physically,
emotionally and mentally; personality development; application of child
behavior and guidance principles.
303 Child Development Practicum 2 credits. Students translate theory
into practice while working with young children in the College of
Education Laboratory Preschool. Relate theory to preschool curriculum
development, implementation, and administration. Lecture and
laboratory. PREREQ: HEC 200.
310 Housing Concepts 2 credits. Study and evaluation of housing needs
as related to the life cycle and lifestyle. Economics and selection
decisions related to dwelling design, construction, energy utilization,
aesthetics and housing related policy.
311 Interior Design 3 credits. Basic principles and elements of
interior design. Experiences in creating aesthetic, personal and
functional living areas. Laboratory experiences involve
group/individual design planning and execution related to interior
furnishings. Two hours lecture/two and one-half hours laboratory.
312 Quantity Food Management 3 credits. Principles, concepts and
procedures for preparation of quantity food. Experiences in actual food
production facilities with coordination of management principles
through cost control, supervision and food production. One hour
lecture/six hours clinical.
321 Marriage and Family 3 credits. Analysis of American family in
social-historical/institutional contexts; contemporary issues
confronting family as social institution, and impact of family
interaction dynamics on personal development/interpersonal
relationships. Cross-listed as SOC 321. Three hours lecture. PREREQ:
SOC 101 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
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 111.
332 Home Economics Curriculum 2 credits. Organization of vocational
home economics programs as influenced by legislation, state guidelines,
association standards, and philosophical frameworks. Lecture and
laboratory. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM.
340 Therapeutic Dietetics 2 credits. Study of nutritional
restrictions and requirements as related to the treatment of disease.
PREREQ: HEC 239; BIOS 305 SUGGESTED.
361-362 Intermediate Weaving 3 credits each. Experimental work.
Individual projects may include weaving skills, patterned weaves, frame
and backstrap looms, rope-making and tapestry. Cross-listed as ART
361-362. 6 hours. PREREQ: ART 261.
371 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.
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.
400 Leadership Issues Seminar 1 credit. Consideration of issues
related to the transition from student to professional. Insight into
successful functioning as a team member and leader in the profession.
PREREQ: JUNIOR STANDING AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
402 How to Deal With Child Abuse 1 credit. Designed to help educators
identify and cope with neglected/abused children. One hour lecture.
404 Cultural Aspects of Gourmet Foods 2 credits. Intercultural study
of food patterns, economics, history, preparation techniques, and
serving of foods of various countries. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQ:
HEC 104 OR 204 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
405 Community Nutrition Issues 2 credits. Exploration of current
nutrition issues affecting public health. Introduction to
government/private food assistance programs. Development of skills in
needs assessment and project development of community nutrition
programs. PREREQ: HEC 239.
406 Community Nutrition Laboratory 2 credits. Practical experiences
in community service and public and private health care agencies.
PREREQ: HEC 300-301 OR SPECIAL PERMISSION. COREQ: HEC 405.
410 Food Production Systems 5 credits. Principles and concepts of
management: planning, organization, and controls in quantity food
production systems. Development of skills in projects in clinical
facilities. Three hours lecture/six hours clinical. PREREQ: HEC 312 AND
MGT 312.
g422 Building Family Strengths 3 credits. Emphasizes the positive
assumption of roles and responsibilities within family interaction.
Focuses upon the utilization of family strengths in assessing and
addressing family situations. PREREQ: SOC 101 AND PSYC 111.
g426 Fashion: History 3 credits. Survey of the history of fashion in
the western world with emphasis on the artistic and cultural setting
that produces the fashions. 3 hour lecture.
g427 Fashion: Diversity 3 credits. A study of the cultural,
socio-psychological, functional and technological developments in
textiles and clothing. PREREQ: PSYC 111 AND SOC 101.
431 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: HEC 371.
g432 Behavioral Growth and Development 1 credit. Normal child growth
and development. Major theories of psychological growth and maturation
of normal child with common aberrations. Dental management of children
in regard to psychological growth and development (IDEP course). One
hour lecture.
g439 Sports Nutrition 2 credits. Review of nutrition recommendations
for both competitive and recreational athletic performance. Rationale
for nutrition practices is given through an examination of individual
nutrient metabolism. Controversies and misinformation addressed.
PREREQ: HEC 239 SUGGESTED.
g457 Experimental Foods 3 credits. Development of experimental methods
and their application to cookery and food technology; preparation of
student for independent investigation in foods; acquaintance with
literature in the field. Two hours lecture/four hours laboratory.
PREREQ: HEC 104; JUNIOR STANDING.
g461 Advanced Nutrition 3 credits. Advanced study of nutrition science,
including an introduction to research methodology and professional
literature. Special consideration is given to nutrition-related health
problems and preventive nutrition. Three hours lecture. PREREQ: HEC
239, CHEM 108.
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: HEC 371.
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: HEC 471 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g481-482 Special Problems in Home Economics 1-2 credits. Students may
select problem areas in home economics on the basis of interest and
previous preparation upon which to work independently in the laboratory
and the library with regular conferences with the advisor.
488 Advanced Dietetics Practicum I 15 credits. Supervised field
experience at cooperative regional health care facilities and food
service establishments. Emphasis on broad exposure to clinical,
community and administrative Dietetics. PREREQ: ADMISSION INTO AP4
PROGRAM.
489 Advanced Dietetics Practicum II 15 credits. Continuation of HEC
488 with supervised field experience at cooperative regional health
care facilities and food service establishments. Emphasis on entry
level skills in clinical, community, and administrative Dietetics.
PREREQ: HEC 488
g491-492 Special Problems in Vocational Home Economics 1-2 credits.
Students select problems on the basis of special needs, interests, or
abilities and work on them independently in the laboratory, library, or
community, with regular conferences with the advisor. PREREQ:
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
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, APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTOR, CT g457 OR VED g455.
495 Home Economics Education: Student Teaching 7-14 credits. Assume
instructional/planning management responsibilities in supervised
junior/senior high school home economics setting. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO
TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM; EDUC 405 OR EDUC 406 OR HEC 454 AS
APPROPRIATE, AND/OR APPROVED APPLICATION. COREQ: EDUC 498 REQUIRED.
Graded S/U.
597 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.
676 Supervision of Home Economics Education 2 credits. Explores roles
and responsibilities of cooperating teachers and college supervisor in
providing desirable experiences for home economics student teachers in
the public schools. Supervision styles will be reviewed and evaluated.
Two hour lecture.
Bachelor of Science in Vocational Teacher Education and Bachelor of Science in Corporate Training
The Bachelor of Science degree in Vocational Teacher Education and the Bachelor of Science degree in Corporate Training prepare persons for instructional responsibilities in vocational education, industrial training, and other related fields.
Both programs include content applicable to state of Idaho standards for vocational teachers (Idaho Certification Standards for Professional School Personnel, Revised 1988, Idaho State Board of Education). Vocational Teacher Education emphasizes teaching in public vocational schools, while Corporate Training is targeted for those who plan a career in business and industry training. Virtually all students majoring in these degree programs are employed full time. The coursework is delivered in the evening. A student who prefers to go to school full time may take general education courses and electives during the day and thereby accelerate completion of the program. For additional information contact the Department of Home Economics and Vocational Teacher Education.
Field of Specialization
Students enrolled in either major must possess a technical specialization in at least one occupational area such as agriculture mechanics, aircraft mechanics, air conditioning, auto body repair, auto mechanics, auto parts distribution, business equipment repair, civil technology, construction, cosmetology, data processing technology, dental assistance, diesel mechanics, drafting and design technology, electrical technology, electronics technology, fire technology, food service, graphic arts, health occupations, health physics, law enforcement and security, machine shop, merchandising, millwright mechanics, nuclear technology, secretarial occupations, small gasoline engine repair, upholstery, water/waste treatment, welding or other recognized fields of specialization offered in a post-secondary vocational-technical system, or in employee training programs in business and industry.
Credit Requirements
Credit toward the B.S. in Vocational Teacher Education must be earned in four specific areas:
Vocational Teacher Education majors and Corporate Training majors must complete the University General Education Requirements for the B.S. degree. These requirements are listed in the section of bulletin titled Graduation Requirements, General Education Requirements and Academic Regulations. Transfer policy, alternate means to satisfy General Education Requirements, and general education and major field requirements, as listed in the Graduation Requirements section, also apply to these majors.
Professional Education 40 credit hours minimum.
Vocational Teacher
Education Requirements
HEC 200 Human Growth and
Development 2 cr
EDUC 323 Motivation, Learning, and
Assessment 3 cr
VED g401 Foundations of Occupational
Education 3 cr
VTE g402 Occupational Analysis and
Course Construction 3 cr
VTE g403 Occupational Education
Methods 3 cr
VED g444 Guidance and Special Needs
Concepts for Vocational
Education 3 cr
VED g455 Methods of Teaching Adults 2 cr
VTE g464 Instructional Facilities
Management 3 cr
VTE 467 Practicum: Student
Teaching 3-8 cr
VED 468 Techniques of Teaching Cooperative
Education 3 cr
VTE Electives
EDUC 333 Content Area Reading 3 cr
MGT 215 Small Business Management 3 cr
MGT 312 Individual and Organizational
Behavior 3 cr
SOC 248 Local and National Minorities 3 cr
VTE 397 Professional Education
Development 1-2 cr
VTE g420 Selected Topics 6 cr
VED 445 Advanced Concepts for
Special Needs 3 cr
VTE g461 Directed Studies 1-4 cr
VTE g480 Advanced Technical
Competency 1-4 cr
Corporate Training Requirements
VED g401 Foundations of Occupational
Education 3 cr
VTE g402 Occupational Analysis and
Course Construction 3 cr
VTE g403 Occupational Education
Methods 3 cr
CT g431 Supervision and Human
Relations in Occupational
Training (Fall 89) 3 cr
CT g457 Methods of Teaching Adults 3 cr
VTE g464 Instructional Facilities
Management 3 cr
VTE 467 VTE Practicum: Student
Teaching 3-8 cr
OR
CT 467 Practicum: Industry
Training 1-3 cr
HEC 200 Human Growth and
Development 2 cr
OR
MGT 373 Personnel Management 3 cr
EDUC 323 Motivation, Learning, and
Assessment 3 cr
MGT g312 Individual and Organizational
Behavior 3 cr
Corporate Training Electives
VTE 397 Professional Education
Development 1-3 cr
VTE g461 Directed Studies 1-4 cr
VTE g480 Advanced Technical
Competency 1-4 cr
SOC 112 Social Problems 3 cr
SOC 248 Local and National Minorities 3 cr
MGT g373 Personnel Management 3 cr
MGT g480 Labor Law and Legislation 3 cr
MGT g483 Industrial Relations 3 cr
POLS g409 Community and Regional
Planning 3 cr
POLS g454 Public Personnel
Administration 3 cr
The VTE and CT elective lists are suggested. The student will propose an elective program based on his/her career plans.
The plan must be approved by
the assigned departmental advisor.
Corporate Training Courses
g431 Supervision and Human Relations in Occupational Training 3
credits. Supervising in an occupational education/training setting.
Study human relation factors, planning, evaluation, staff development,
organization, and personnel policies/practices. PREREQ: OCCUPATIONAL
TEACHING EXPERIENCE AND VED g401, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g457 Methods of Teaching Adults 3 credits. This course is VED g455 with
one additional hour of lecture each week on techniques of developing
and delivering conferences and workshops. PREREQ: SAME AS VED g455.
465 CT Practicum: Industry Training 1-3 credits. Development of
training competencies applicable to business and industry settings.
Actual supervised participation as a trainer is required. Available
only to persons whose employer participates in this program. Graded
S/U.
g470 Occupational Training Methods 3 credits. Teaching methods and
techniques applicable to occupational training. Substitutes for VTE
g403. Only available through Westinghouse Idaho Nuclear Company. COREQ:
CT g471.
g471 Occupational Analysis and Course Construction 3 credits. Analysis
of occupations to determine required competencies to develop an
instructional program. Substitutes for VTE g402. Only available through
Westinghouse Idaho Nuclear Company. COREQ: CT g470.
Vocational
Education Courses
g401 Foundations of Occupational Education 3 credits. Acquaints the
student with the various aspects of occupational education, how it
relates to other areas of education, and provides a foundation for
further professional development.
g444 Guidance and Special Needs Concepts for Vocational Education 3
credits. Examine career guiding concepts, specialist services, special
needs legislation, abilities and inabilities (both mental and
physical), job seeking skills, and information sources. PREREQ: VED
g401 AND A TEACHING METHODS CLASS.
g445 Advanced Concepts for Special Needs 3 credits. Develop
competencies in modification of programs for teaching methods and
communication skills used when working with special needs students in
occupational program. Three hours lecture.
g450 Foundations of Adult Education 3 credits. Provides an
understanding of adult education as a field of academic inquiry and
professional practice. Examines current and past trends and practices
of adult learning.
g455 Methods of Teaching Adults 2 credits. Study of the needs/interests
of adults in occupational education. Methods, materials, media, and
experiences in preparation for business, industry, and education. Two
hours lecture. PREREQ: HEC 332, VTE g403, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g468 Techniques of Teaching Cooperative Education 3 credits.
Preparation for teaching cooperative vocational education. Topics:
coordinating cooperative programs, occupational/job analysis, utilizing
vocational advisory committees, and organizing and administering
student organizations. Three hours lecture.
632 Curriculum Assessment and Research Applications in Occupational
Training 3 credits. Examine factors affecting training curriculum and
sources of information for these. Attention to available training
research and "action research" for the training manager. PREREQ: VED
631 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
633 Occupational Program Planning, Development, and Evaluation 3
credits. Preparing local plans for vocational education or training
programs for business and industry. State, federal, and agency
guidelines, program implementation, and program effectiveness. PREREQ:
VED 632 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
634 Administration of Occupational Training 3 credits. Examination of
the executive functions of the vocational or training administrator.
Attention to budgeting, reporting, facility, and equipment management,
negotiations, advisory committees, and community relations. PREREQ: VED
633 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
635 Practicum in Occupational Training Administration 3 credits. An
individually designed internship under the supervision of the faculty
and an experienced local vocational administrator or training manager.
PREREQ: VED 634 AND GRADUATE STANDING, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
640 Seminar in Training Management 1-2 credits. Current topics in the
management of human resource development presented by department
faculty and visiting lecturers. Maximum of 2 credits applied to the
degree.
645 Field Research Project in Training Management 3 credits. An
individual field research project must be completed. A written report
and oral explanation of the report will be required.
650 Thesis 1-6 credits.
Vocational Teacher Education Courses
210 Competency-Based Equivalency 25 credits. Awarded only in the
student's major field for experience and education as verified and
evaluated by a select committee. PREREQ: SOPHOMORE STANDING AND
MINIMUM OF SIX REQUIRED CREDITS IN THE MAJOR. Graded S/U.
310 Competency-Based Equivalency 25 credits. Awarded only in the
student's major field for experience and education as verified and
evaluated by a select committee. PREREQ: SOPHOMORE STANDING AND
MINIMUM OF SIX REQUIRED CREDITS IN THE MAJOR. Graded S/U.
397 Professional Education Development 1-3 credits. A course for the
practicing occupational educator aimed at the development and
improvement of educational skills. Various sections will have different
subtitles. May be repeated up to four times. Graded S/U.
g402 Occupational Analysis and Course Construction 3 credits. Analysis
of components of occupations to determine instructional content.
Development of instructional materials based on performance objectives
and competency identification. Examine available course materials.
PREREQ: VED g401 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g403 Occupational Education Methods 3 credits. Teaching methods and
techniques applicable to occupational education. PREREQ: VTE g402 OR
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g420 Selected Topics 1-8 credits. Examination and analysis of special
topics for occupational education teachers trainers. PREREQ: PERMISSION
OF INSTRUCTOR.
g461 Directed Studies 1-4 credits. Individual work under staff
guidance. Field research on specific occupational advances in
technology. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g464 Instructional Facilities Management 3 credits. Organization,
safety, and management of occupational education training facilities.
An in depth study of laboratory requirements and total facility
planning.
467 VTE Practicum: Student Teaching 3-8 credits. Development of
teaching competencies applicable to vocational education settings at
the secondary and post-secondary levels. Actual participation as an
associate teacher is required. PREREQ: APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTOR. Graded
S/U.
g480 Advanced Technical Competency 1-4 credits. Advanced occupational
skills and knowledge obtained from modern practice in selected field.
For experienced professionals seeking advanced techniques in
specialized areas of vocational education. PREREQ: INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
STUDY IN THE SPECIALTY. PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
597 Professional Education Development 1-3 credits. A course for the
practicing occupational educator aimed at the development and
improvement of educational skills. Various sections will have different
subtitles. May be repeated up to four times. Graded S/U.
Department of Health, Physical Education and Dance
Chairperson and Associate Professor Girvan
Professors Lloyd, Morris
Associate Professors Gorman, Winter
Assistant Professors Kearns, Lester, McAleese, Noakes
Instructor Hasselquist, Reese
Staff, Kom
Professors Emeritus Anderson, Browning
Associate Professor Emeritus Hogge
The Department of Health, Physical Education and Dance offers undergraduate preparation in physical education and health education. Students not seeking teaching certification may be exempted from secondary requirements, but must fulfill all department and university requirements for the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. A wide selection of activity courses is available to meet individual student needs and satisfy elective requirements for those wishing a well-rounded program. Students may apply up to eight hours of activity classes in a degree program.
Contained within the department is the Office of Campus Recreation and Intramurals and the Center for Fitness and Wellness. The Reed Gymnasium complex is open for student use more than 100 hours per week for student recreation purposes. Within that time span is a well-organized program of intramurals, designed to meet the needs of a diverse student body. Men's, women's, and coed programs are available in more than 25 activities.
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Major in Physical Education
The following courses are required in addition to the General Education Requirements for the B.A. or B.S. degree:
PE 221 Introduction to Physical
Education 1 cr
*PE 231 Activity Laboratory - Field
and Court 1 cr
*PE 232 Activity Laboratory - Outdoor
Skills 1 cr
*PE 233 Activity Laboratory - Individual and
Recreation 1 cr
*PE 234 Activity Laboratory - Dance 1 cr
PE 243 Anatomical Foundations of
Human Activity 2 cr
PE 270 Motor Learning 1 cr
PE 301 Physiology of Activity 3 cr
PE 302 Human Kinesiology 3 cr
PE 322 Theory of Coaching Athletics 3 cr
PE 337 Methods of Teaching Physical
Education 2 cr
PE 462 Tests and Measurements 2 cr
PE 475 Management of Physical
Education 3 cr
PE 494 Adaptive Physical Education 3 cr
Total 27 cr
IN ADDITION: Student must present a current Red Cross First Aid Card to advisor or complete H E 205, First Aid and Safety. (completion of above courses satisfies requirements for a minor)
*PREREQ. FOR PE 231,232,233,234: PE 180 or 187, Swimming; PE 151 or 152, Tennis; PE 161 or 162, Golf; PE 115, Aerobic Dance, Aquacise, or Jogging/Fitness.
Plus 7 elective credits from any of the Emphasis areas listed below.
Emphasis Areas
The following areas of emphasis are available: Activity Performance; Dance; Athletic Coaching; and Fitness Leadership
Activity Performance
PE 300 Movement Theory 2 cr
PE 259 Lifeguarding 2 cr
PE 358 Water Safety Instructors
Course 2 cr
In addition: Approved electives 3 cr
Dance
PE 201 Survey of Dance 3 cr
PE 260 Dance for Children 2 cr
PE 300 Movement Theory 2 cr
PE 367 Methods and Techniques of
Dance 3 cr
In addition: Approved electives 2 cr
Athletic Coaching
PE 300 Movement Theory 2 cr
PE 321 Practical Applications of
Coaching Athletics 2 cr
PE 470 Athletic Injuries 2 cr
In addition: Approved electives 2 cr
Fitness Leadership
HEC 239 Nutrition 3 cr
HE 401 Issues in Health and Wellness 4 cr
In addition: Approved electives 2 cr
Minor in Dance
The Dance minor may be taken by any university student. Courses are especially designed to meet needs of students in Physical Education, Elementary Education, Theatre, and other arts as well as private dance studio teachers.
Required Courses
PE 201 Survey of Dance 3 cr
PE 243 Anatomical Foundations of
Human Activity 2 cr
PE 260 Methods of Dance for
Children 2 cr
PE 367 Methods and Techniques of
Dance 3 cr
PE 401 Issues in Dance 1 cr
PE 431 Choreography 3 cr
Approved electives in Dance
Activities 3 cr
Approved electives from PE,
Music, Art,Communication/
Theatre 3 cr
Total 21 cr
Dance Activities
PE 140 Jazz Dance 1 cr
PE 141 Folk and Square Dance 1 cr
PE 142 Ballet Dance 1 cr
PE 143 Beginning Ballroom Dance 1 cr
PE 144 Intermediate Ballroom 1 cr
PE 145 Modern Dance 1 cr
PE 146 Intermediate Modern Dance 1 cr
PE 147 DANSON-ISU Danscompany 1 cr
PE 148 Tap Dance 1 cr
PE 149 Advanced Dance 1 cr
Approved Electives
Department of Health, Physical Education and Dance
PE 270 Motor Learning 1 cr
PE 300 Movement Theory 2 cr
PE 302 Human Kinesiology 3 cr
PE 340 Fitness and Wellness 3 cr
PE 470 Care and Prevention of
Athletic Injuries 2 cr
PE 494 Adaptive Physical Education 3 cr
Department of Art and Architecture
ART 101 Drawing 3 cr
ART 103 Creative Process 3 cr
ART 105 Art Studio 2 cr
ART 108 Introduction to Visual Arts 3 cr
Department of Management
MGT 215 Small Business Management 3 cr
Department of Music
MUSC 101 Elements of Music 2 cr
MUSC 106 American Music 3 cr
Department of Communication and Theatre
THEA 101 Appreciation of Dramatic Arts 3 cr
THEA 251 Beginning Acting 3 cr
THEA 209 Lighting 2 cr
Major in Health Education
The following courses are required in addition to professional education and general requirements for the B.S. degree:
HE 205 First Aid and Safety 2 cr
HE 221 Introduction to Health