Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma
Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma
Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma
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<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Oklahoma</strong><br />
<strong>Graduate</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong>, 2012 - 2013<br />
<strong>Graduate</strong> Course Descriptions<br />
PTE 5900 - Practicum In Teacher Education<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
PTE 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
PTE 5920 - Workshop<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest<br />
speaker, etc. A grade <strong>of</strong> “P” or “F” is given.<br />
PTE 5930 - Individual Study<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
PTE 5940 - Field Study<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 9 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
PTE 5950 - Internship<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study. Supervised practical experience gained<br />
in a pr<strong>of</strong>essional field by an advanced or graduate student.<br />
PTE 5960 - Institute<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
PTE 5970 - Study Tour<br />
Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field<br />
<strong>of</strong> study.<br />
PTE 5990 - Thesis<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
READING (READ)<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Advanced Pr<strong>of</strong>essional & Special<br />
Services<br />
READ 5023 - Developmental/Correction Classroom Reading<br />
Experience<br />
This course provides classroom experience for teachers meeting<br />
the needs <strong>of</strong> readers in developmental/corrective groups. Special<br />
attention will be given to the task <strong>of</strong> identifying, within the classroom,<br />
reading levels/problems.<br />
READ 5613 - Secondary/Adult Disabled Reader<br />
This course is designed for the teacher desiring experience in testing<br />
and teaching the disabled secondary/adult learner. The course<br />
will be conducted for two hours, plus an hour arranged. The first<br />
two hours will be devoted to the clinical aspects <strong>of</strong> the course. Each<br />
clinical student will be assigned a disabled reader in a practicum<br />
for the purpose <strong>of</strong> remedial assistance. One hour will be devoted<br />
to consultations between the supervising pr<strong>of</strong>essor and the class<br />
members. The main focus <strong>of</strong> concern is threefold: 1) explanation <strong>of</strong><br />
diagnostic administration and interpretation 2) outlining measures<br />
<strong>of</strong> implementation for a prescriptive program and 3) understanding<br />
the psychological, social and intellectual needs <strong>of</strong> the secondary/<br />
adult disabled reader.<br />
READ 5623 - Foundations & Survey Reading<br />
An introductory course giving an overview <strong>of</strong> current practices in<br />
teaching reading, remedial and developmental reading techniques<br />
and a review <strong>of</strong> recent research in reading.<br />
READ 5663 - Theoretical Basis Of Reading<br />
The theoretical basis <strong>of</strong> reading includes the cognitive impact on<br />
how one learns to read using the psychological, physiological and<br />
cognitive model.<br />
READ 5712 - Organization & Supervision Of Reading Programs<br />
Policies and techniques <strong>of</strong> planning, implementing and supervising<br />
<strong>of</strong> reading centers and programs in schools and school systems.<br />
READ 5813 - Adolescent Literacy<br />
Adolescent Literacy is a course emphasizing the study <strong>of</strong> curriculum,<br />
philosophy, research, and related instructional strategies, assessments,<br />
and materials applicable to the teaching <strong>of</strong> literacy with adolescent<br />
learners. Students will document their mastery <strong>of</strong> required<br />
competencies for certification through the successful completion <strong>of</strong><br />
coaching a teacher <strong>of</strong> adolescents in the development <strong>of</strong> a Thematic/<br />
Inquiry Teaching Unit.<br />
READ 5833 - Diagnosis Intervention Reading<br />
Candidates learn to identify children with reading difficulties and<br />
develop strategies for remediation. Methods <strong>of</strong> teaching reading and<br />
implementation are the primary focus <strong>of</strong> this class. The children, who<br />
are instrumental in this practicum experience, exhibit exceptionalities,<br />
individual differences, and cultural and linguistic diversity. A tutorial<br />
component requires that each candidate apply the knowledge and<br />
skills attained through assigned readings and class instruction in an<br />
authentic teaching/learning situation. <strong>Graduate</strong> candidates will work<br />
closely with faculty to analyze and synthesize course components.<br />
Prerequisite(s): SPED 4102 or 5102.<br />
READ 5843 - Diagnosis & Correction Of Reading Disability with<br />
Tier II Intervention<br />
Diagnosis and Correction <strong>of</strong> Reading Disabilities with Tier II Interventions<br />
will address the principles and procedures for diagnosing and<br />
correcting reading disabilities. Under the supervision <strong>of</strong> a reading<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor, students will gain experience assessing reading skills<br />
using the assessments presented in the class. Students will also<br />
learn Tier II intervention strategies that fit within the Response to<br />
Intervention (RTI) Reading Model. Students will complete a diagnostic<br />
case study and a teacher work sample. Prerequisite(s): READ 5623<br />
or concurrent enrollment.<br />
READ 5853L - Clinical Practice In Reading Lab<br />
Lab for READ 5853. Summer sessions only.<br />
READ 5854 - Clinical Practices In Reading<br />
A practicum in the reading clinic with enrollees working with disabled<br />
readers. Prerequisite(s): READ 5863.<br />
READ 5863 - Reading Assment & Tier III Interventions<br />
Reading assessments along with instructional reading strategies for<br />
Tier III in the Response to Intervention Three-Tier Reading Model will<br />
be implemented in this course. This course will be part <strong>of</strong> sequence<br />
in which the course READ 5843 will precede this course and READ<br />
5854 will follow. The focus for the reading candidate is to accurately<br />
identify children with marked reading difficulties who have not responded<br />
to Tier II efforts. In Tier III the reading candidate will learn to<br />
diagnose reading disabilities and specifically design and customize<br />
reading instruction gleaned from the diagnostic data. Prerequisite(s):<br />
READ 5843. Enrollment open to Reading majors only.<br />
READ 5900 - Practicum In Reading<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
READ 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
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