Catalog - Virginia Intermont College

Programs of Study 149
102-CREATING SUCCESS. This course addresses concepts and skills necessary for
student success in and outside the classroom. The course will utilize instruments
and inventories designed to promote self reflection, individual evaluation of
skills and strengths, improved study habits, improved communication skills, and
other confidence-building and success strategies. This course may be required for
students on secondary academic probation.
One hour a week. Credit, one semester hour. Offered fall and spring semesters.
201-INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANTSHIP. A course designed to provide supervised
observation and participation in an educational setting. Three to nine hours a
week. Credit, one to three semester hours. May be repeated for a maximum of
six semester hours.
Offered fall and spring semesters.
202-MATHEMATICS SKILLS FOR THE PRE-SERVICE TEACHER. Counts as elective
hours. A review of basic mathematic competencies designed for students
pursuing teaching licensure who may need additional study of basic arithmetic,
algebra, advanced algebra, averages and rounding, estimation and sequences,
exponents, fractions and square roots and geometry. Offered in select regional
locations each semester.
Two hours a week. Credit, two semester hours.
302-PSYCHOLOGY OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN. Prerequisite: Psychology 201.
This course is an overview of the various mental, physical and emotional disabilities
which may be found in the public school classroom. Attention will be given to
historical perspectives, models, theories, philosophies, and trends that provide
the basis for special education. A study of research, public law requirements for
students with educational disabilities, medical aspects associated with disabilities,
mainstreaming and practical classroom methods for dealing with exceptional
children will be incorporated. Field experience in the public schools is included in
the course (cross-listed with Psychology 302).
Three hours a week. Credit, three semester hours. Offered every semester
303-PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. This course includes
methods, materials, activities, and development of programs for children in
grades K-3 and 4-8. In addition to class, students are placed in an elementary
school to assist the physical education specialist. Fitness, motor learning, and
developmental patterns will be emphasized. (Crosslisted with PE 303)
Three hours a week. Credit, three semester hours. Offered fall semester.
Virginia Intermont College 2012–2013 College Catalog