Middle
Grades Education
Option I
Specialization
Knowledge with One Teaching Field
(Select one
teaching field)
English/Communication - 39 hours
ENG 200
Introduction to Literature …………………………………………………………………………………..(3)
A study of representative selections in the genres of fiction,
drama, and poetry with emphasis on interpretation and appreciation.
Critical approaches and terminology appropriate to each genre
will be considered. Prerequisite ENG 112 or ENG 115.
ENG 300
Survey of World Literature since 170………………………………………………………………………(3)
Historical literary study of major writers since 1700 in languages other than English. all reading will be English
translations
ENG 311 Advanced Composition……………………………………………………………………………………(3)
More practice in writing exposition and argument, with
emphasis on developing a sophisticated
and polished Style.
and discussions of logic, semantics, and rhetorical
strategies. Prerequisites; ENG 112 or ENG
115. Cross listed as COM 311.
ENG 315 Linguistics
……………………………………………… ……………………… …………………….(3)
Study of modem grammar, usage, and a variety of topics concerning
language, including the nature and structure of
language change, and diversity.
ENG 340 Survey
of British Literature I ………………………………………………………………………………(3)
Study of British writing from Beowulf to the Augustans, with emphasis on poetry, drama, and the essay.
Prerequisite: ENG 200.
ENG 341 Survey
of British Literature II ……………………………………………………………………………...(3)
Study of British writing from the Romantics to the present, with emphasis on poetry, drama, and the essay.
Prerequisite: ENG 200.
ENG 342 Survey
of American Literature I……………………………………………………………………………(3)
Study of American writing from William Bradford through Emily
Dickinson, with emphasis on Poetry, short fiction, and
nonfiction prose. Prerequisite:
ENG 200.
ENG 343 Survey
of American Literature II ………………………
……………………… ……………………..(3)
Study of American writing from Twain to the present with emphasis on poetry, short fiction, drama, and the essay. Prerequisite:
ENG 200.
ENG 345 Survey
of Literary Criticism ……………………… ……………………… ……………………… ……...(3)
Introduction to critical writing and critical theory from Plato
to Aristotle to the modem period. Written assignments will focus
explication and applications of post-critical methodology. Prerequisites: ENG 200.
EDR 331
In this course content appropriate for reading instruction in
elementary and middle grades from
Assessment
and Program of Studies will be reviewed in depth.
In this course content appropriate for language arts instruction
in the elementary and middle Grades from
for Assessment
and Program of Studies will be reviewed in depth.
EDR 320 Literature
for Children and Young Adults…………………………………….……………………...............(3)
This course surveys the genres of the literature of children
and young adults. The students will learn how an author
elements of literature (plot and structure, character, settings,
point of view, language and style, and theme)
work. Students will learn how to identify characteristics of
fiction and nonfiction and literary genres
essays, plays, short storied, and novels). Students will learn how to use a variety of creative dramatics (improvisation, mimicry,
pantomime, role playing, and storytelling).
COM 225 Public
Speaking ……………………… ……………………… ……………………… …………............(3)
An introduction to the major forms of speech, concentrating on
the primary elements of public addresses and group
Prerequisite: ENG 111 or
ENG 114. This course is a general education requirement and does not
minor in Communication.
Mathematics - 34 hours
MTH 111 College Algebra ……………………… ……………………… ………………………………...........(3)
A study of algebraic concepts and operations including products
and factors of polynomials, equivalent fractions,
roots, linear and quadratic equations, functions, and graphs
of equations, solution of systems of equations,
applications. Skills in problem solving are developed. Prerequisites:
MTH 099 or placement by
MTH 113 Precalculus
Algebra ……………………………………………… ……………………………….............(3)
An accelerated study of algebra. Topics include linear and quadratic
equations, functions, relations and their graphs,
and rational functions; exponentials and logarithmic functions;
systems of linear equations; and
099 or MTH 111 or placement
by examination. Should be taken concurrently
take MTH 121.
MTH 114 Trigonometry
………………………………………………………………………………………............(2)
A study of concepts and applications of circular and trigonometric
functions. Includes graphs of Trigonometric
inverse trigonometric functions, circular motion, solution of
triangles, and trigonometric identities.
or MTH 111
or placement by examination. Should be taken concurrently with MTH 113.
MTH 121 Calculus
I ……………………… ……………………… ………………………………………............(4)
A study of functions, limits and continuity, derivatives, and
an introduction to integrals. Applications to finding
solving maximum and minimum problems, solving related rate problems,
and finding areas.
Prerequisites:
MTH 113 and 114 or placement by examination.
MTH 200 Elementary
Probability and Statistics ……………………… ……………………… …………….................(3)
A study of the basic concepts of probability and statistics including
permutations, combinations, binomial
standard deviations, with emphasis on interpretations and hypothesis
testing.
MTH 222 Calculus
II ……………………… ……………………… ………………………………………................(4)
A study of exponential and logarithmic functions, applications
of the integral finding volumes, arc lengths, surface
centroids, techniques of integration, polar coordinates, and
indeterminate forms.
Prerequisites:
MTH 121
MTH 251 Discrete
Mathematics ……………………… ……………………… ………………………..................….(3)
A study of the elements of
sets, set operations, mathematical induction, basic counting techniques, and
recurrence relations.
Prerequisite: MTH 113 or higher
MTH 335 Linear
Algebra ……………………… ……………………… ………………………………….................(3)
A study of vector spaces, linear equations, linear transformations,
matrices, determinants, and Geometric applications of
concepts. Prerequisite: MTH 222
EDR 224 Mathematics
in the Elementary School and Middle School I …………………………………….....................(3)
In this course
content appropriate for mathematics instruction in elementary and middle grades
from
for Assessment
and Program of Studies will be reviewed in depth.
EDR 225 Mathematics
in the Elementary School and Middle School II ……………………………………....................(3)
This course will continue with the in depth review of content
appropriate for mathematics instruction in the elementary and
middle grades from
EDR 310 Geometry
in the Middle School and Secondary School …………………………………………....................(3)
In this course content appropriate for geometry instruction in
the middle and secondary schools from
for Assessment and Program of Studies will be reviewed in depth.
Science - 40 hours
BIO 100 Introduction
to Biology ……………………… ……………………… …………………………..................(3)
Prerequisite: MTH 098 or placement beyond. Co-requisite: BIO 101.
BIO 101 Introduction
to Biology Lab ……………………… ……………………… ……………………...................(1)
Laboratory
to accompany Introduction to Biology lecture.
Three hours of lab per week. Co-requisite: BI0 100
the instructor.
BIO 151 Principles
of Biology I ……………………… ……………………… …………………………....................(4)
The hypothetico-deductive
nature of scientific inquiry is introduced and is used as a foundation for
the exploration
organization
and function. Topics covered include
atomic bonding, the structure and importance or
macromolecules essential to life, enzyme kinetics, eukaryotic cell structure, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell division, an
introduction to Mendelian genetics, and the structure and functions of DNA. Although the course focuses on the cellular level and
below, the
importance of these structures and processes to the organism is continually
considered.
Pre or Co-requisite: MTH 111 or placement
beyond.
BIO 152 Principles
of Biology II ……………………… ……………………… ………………………...................….(4)
A survey course of the eukaryotic kingdoms (Protista, fungi, Plantae, Animalia) intended for students to gain an understanding and
appreciation
of organismal diversity. Taxonomy,
phylogeny, and life histories of various
order to address
relatedness among the different groups.
CHE 100 Introduction
to Chemistry ……………………… ……………………… ………………………...................(3)
A survey course
for those not pursuing a chemistry major or minor. Three hours of lecture per week accompanied
Co-requisite: CHE 101, MTH 111 or placement beyond.
CHE 101 Introduction
to Chemistry Lab ……………………… ………………………………………….................…(1)
Laboratory
to accompany Introduction to Chemistry lecture.
Three hours of lab per week.
Co-requisite: CHE100 or consent of the instructor.
CHE II 3 General Chemistry I
……………………… ……………………… ……………………………...................(3)
An introduction to the fundamental concepts and principles of
chemistry. The course provides the
background
studies in chemistry and related areas.
Topics studied include stoichiometry, gas laws,
chemical bonding and molecular structure, and periodic properties
by a lab course.
Prerequisites: MTH 113 or placement beyond and CHE 147
or BIO 147; Co-requisite: CHE 115
CHE 115 General
Chemistry Lab I ……………………… ……………………… ………………………....................(1)
Laboratory to accompany General Chemistry I lecture. Three hours of lab per week.
instructor.
CHE 147 Laboratory Safety ……………………… ……………………… ……………………….............…………(1)
A survey of laboratory safety principles includes items such
as legal aspects, chemical handling procedures,
animal hazards, and laboratory inspections.
One hour lecture per week.
PHY 100 Introduction to Physics ……………………… ……………………… ………………………...........
……..(3)
A survey course for non-science majors. A concept-based physics course designed to introduce
the student to
mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, optics, and
modem physics.
Prerequisite:
MTH 099 or beyond Co-requisite: PHY 101
PHY 101 Introduction
to Physics Lab ……………………… ……………………… ………………………................(1)
Laboratory to accompany the Introduction to Physics lecture.
The class will meet for two hours each week.
Co-requisite:
PHY 100
PHY 105 Introduction
to Astronomy and Astrophysics ……………………… ………………………................. ……..(3)
A study of the structure and evolution of the universe on different
scales. Initially the course will focus on how
evolve with emphasis on the development of our solar system.
The course will then examine
galaxy and finally, the universe as a whole.
The course will also examine
of history.
PHY 106 Introduction
to Astronomy and Astrophysics Laboratory …………………………………….............……(1)
Laboratory to accompany the Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics
lecture. The class will meet for two
and will include both laboratory and observational sessions.
Co-requisite: PHY 105
ES 107 Introduction
to Earth Science ……………………… ……………………… ………………………..................(3)
A lecture course focusing on the various aspects of earth science.
Topics emphasize the physical environment and
rocks and minerals, the structure of the earth, plate tectonics,
geological history, and the development
Prerequisite: MTH 099 or placement beyond.
Co-requisite: ES 108.
ES 108 Introduction
to Earth Science Laboratory ………………………………………………………….....................(1)
Laboratory to accompany the Introduction to Earth Science
lecture. The class will meet for two
hours each week.
Co-requisite:
ES 107.
ES 208 Advanced
Topics in Earth Science ……………………………………………… ……………….......................(4)
The course will focus on the interaction between the atmosphere,
hydrosphere, and lithosphere. Topics
may
structure and circulation, clouds and precipitation, the hydrologic
cycle, oceanography,
The course involves three hours of lecture and two hours of lab
EDR 334 Science
in the Elementary School and the Middle School ……………………………………….......................(3)
In this course content appropriate for science instruction in
the elementary and middle grades from
for Assessment and Program of Studies will be reviewed in depth.
Social Studies - 42 hours
HIS 221 World
Civilization I ……………………… ………………………
……………………….......................... (3)
A survey of the origins and development of world civilization
from the ancient Mediterranean world to the present.
Pre- or Co
requisite: ENG 112 or ENG 115
HIS 222 World
Civilization II ……………………… ……………………… ………………………..............................(3)
A continuation of the topics explored in HIS 221, concerning
the development and origins of world civilizations.
Pre-or Co-
requisite: ENG 112 or ENG 115
HIS 225 American
History I ……………………… ……………………… ………………………..........................
.(3)
A survey of the British colonial experience in
war reconstruction. Considerable emphasis is placed on the changes
in American society, as well
All topics are examined in a global context.
HIS 226 American
History II ……………………… ……………………… ………………………............................(3)
A continuation of HIS 225, which examines the history of the
topics
are examined in a global context. Pre- or Co-requisite: ENG 112 or ENG 115.
HIS 426 Colonial
and Revolutionary
A study of the growth of colonial
colonial stability and order, the role of religion in shaping
colonial attitudes, and the
World. Prerequisites: HIS 225 and HIS 226
HIS 427
An examination of the rapid political, economic, and social changes
that shaped the
ultimately led to the Civil War. Among the topics addressed will
be slavery and
interpretations of states rights, and the evolution of a two
party system. Prerequisites: HIS 225
and HIS 226
PLS 223
A study of the government of the
PLS 323 Comparative
Government ……………………… ……………………… ……………...........................….(3)
A study of foreign governments. Prerequisite.- PLS 223
GEG 101 Cultural
Geography ……………………… ……………………… ………………………............................(3)
A study of cultural geography and other traditional concerns
of geographic study.
ANT 125 Introduction
to Anthropology: Cultural and Linguistic ……………………………………..................................(3)
A comparative survey of the culture and social institutions (including
language) of preliterate and nonliterate
attention given to comparisons with western culture. Cross
listed as SOC 125
SOC 119 Introduction
to Sociology ……………………… ………………………
………………............................(3)
What sociologists do and how they think; the study of the interaction
of individuals and groups with their
environment; consideration of the basic sociological conceptual
repertoire and major explanatory frameworks used by sociologists.
ECN 201 Principles
of Economics I ……………………… ……………………………………….............................….(3)
Overview of
economics, concepts, and institutions; emphasis on the accounting, analytical,
and policy aspects
and product,
as well as public finance, money and banking, and international trade.
ECN 202 Principles
of Economics II...................................................................................................................................(3)
Theories of
production, determination of prices, and distribution of income in regulated
and unregulated
given
to problems
of industrial relations, monopolies, and to comparative economic
PSY 110 General
Psychology ……………………… ……………………… ……………………..........................…..(3)
Introduces
the field of psychology by examining fundamental issues in the field from
various perspectives,
resolved by
moving beyond the old antitheses. For instance, the classic argument
Bandura's notion of reciprocal determinism. Topics include learning, scientific method, measurement, personality, mental disorders,
memory, dreams,
language, cognition, behavior, and consciousness.
EDR 336 Social
Studies in the Elementary and the Middle School ……………………… ……….................................….(3)
In this course
content appropriate for social studies instruction in the elementary and middle
grades from
for Assessment and Program of Studies
will be reviewed in depth.
Middle School General
Knowledge
Middle School Specialization Knowledge
Option 2