1997-1998 - The University of Scranton

Footnotes for Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education and Special
Education:
1 Four courses (12 credits) in at least two of the following disciplines are required: History, Literature, Foreign Languages.
However, one course in art or music history can be used as one of the four courses.
2 All students take two courses designated as writing intensive and two courses designated as cultural diversity. Where possible,
at least one of the writing intensive courses should be in the major. Cultural diversity and writing intensive courses may
also fulfill other requirements in the GE curriculum.
3 SERV (192, 292, 393, 492) is a 10 hour requirement per academic year.
4 These courses must be scheduled in the same semester. EDUC 440-444 comprise the student teaching semester.
5 Semesters may be reversed at the discretion of the Program Director.
Additional note for Early Childhood & Elementary Education
6 Phys. Ed. - 1 credit in Movement and Dance Required.
SERV 192, 292, 392, 492 Staff
Service Learning 0 credits
This requirement will provide students an opportunity
to go out into the surrounding community to
work with agencies/groups and individuals in need
of service. The students will be expected to reflect
upon their individual experiences as they relate to
their academic work. These reflections are to be
shared with the Director of Collegiate Volunteers.
The Service-Learning hours will be logged,
checked and noted on a student’s transcript. Serv
292 requires prior completion of Serv 192, 292 for
392, and 392 for 492.
EDUC 110 Prof. Cannon
Values Development 3 credits
A course designed to acquaint the student with theories
relating to value development: what values
are, and how they are formed. The affective
process, value systems, activities for value development
suitable for use by parents, teachers and
others involved in human relations will be covered.
Open to all majors.
EDUC 113 Staff
Reading-Research 3 credits
A course designed to increase a student’s proficiency
in reading and research. The following skill
areas will be covered: comprehension, vocabulary,
expression, critical analysis, library and study
skills. Students will be required to develop minimum
computer competencies. Lecture and laboratory
approaches are utilized with the emphasis on
individualized instruction.
EDUC 120 Dr. Fusaro
(Q,W)Applied Statistics 3 credits
(prerequisite: Eagl 107) A writing-intensive, quantitative-reasoning
course designed to enable students
to use statistics to solve problems and to
communicate clearly the procedures employed and
the results obtained. Students will be required to
perform statistical computations and to write as a
means of learning the course material and expressing
comprehension of the course material. Topics
covered include hypothesis testing, correlation, ttest,
and Chi-square test of independence.
EDUC 121 Staff
The Foundations of Education 3 credits
This course is designed to examine the characteristics
of the public school system in the United Slates,
the role of education in contemporary society, and
current issues related to education.
EDUC 131 Dr. Cantreu
(D)Experiencing Cultural Diversity 3 credits
Through Children’s Literature
A course designed to introduce students to the
diversity of cultures represented in children’s literature
as a way to identify and differentiate the
variety of cultures that they may encounter as
teachers.
EDUC 140 Dr. Volkman
(D)Early Childhood Education 3 credits
An introductory overview of the theory, research
and practice of early childhood education.
Consideration will be given to the educational
process from the fetal stages on through the first
three years of life as well as the early years of
schooling.
EDUC 180 Staff
Field Experience I 1 credit
(Pre- or Corequisite: EDUC 121) This course prepares
for field experience requirements in EDUC
280 and 380. It focuses on the development of
observation and reflective skills through case studies,
vignettes and video situations.
EDUC 222 Dr. Cannon
Educational Psychology 3 credits
This course examines the psychological basis of
teaching strategies, classroom environment, learning,
motivation, reinforcement, and evaluation.
EDUC 226 Staff
Secondary, Transitional and 3 credits
Vocational Services
The role of the special education teacher in designing
and implementing transitional and vocational
services for the disabled student. Emphasis is
placed upon the role of the special education professional
as an advocate for the disabled in accessing
school, community, state, and federal
resources.
EDUC 241 Dr. Cantrell
Foundations of Reading Instruction 3 credits
(Corequisite:Serv 292)A basic course in reading. It
provides an introduction to reading instruction,
reading programs, and the reading process as it
relates to language acquisition and learning to
read. The readiness, reading skills, techniques and
methods which are essential for effective reading
will be examined.
191