2009-2010 - Bowie State University

CTEC 495 SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY (FALL, SPRING) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor. This course is a presentation of selected advanced topics in networks, databases, multimedia, or
Internet applications.
DVRD: DEVELOPMENTAL READING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
DVRE 99 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANG 3 CREDITS
Required of all students who have been placed in the course by the University‐approved English Placement test. This course is designed for
students whose native language is not English and aimed at developing the student's listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English.
ECED: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ECED 301 THEORY & PRACTICES IN ECED 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 101, EDUC 201. This course is a study of the history and theory of early childhood education. Emphasis is placed on the
skills and processes needed for the design and implementation of optimal learning environments and exploration of issues related to societal
and cultural influences on young children's education, as well as significant learning theories.
ECED 303 METH TCHG LANG ARTS IN ECED 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): ECED 301, Praxis 1 credit and Admission to Teacher Education. This course emphasizes the interrelatedness of reading, writing,
listening, and speaking and developing appropriate strategies for teaching students in the early grades. It is an exploration and evaluation of
the content and materials for teaching the mechanics of writing and speech, oral and written expression, reading for pleasure and information
and language enrichment. Practicum III is taken concurrently. Specialty Exam: SPED should be taken with this course.
ECED 305 METH TCHG READING IN ECED 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): ECED 301, Praxis 1 credit and Admission to Teacher Education. This course emphasizes the development of competencies
essential for providing effective reading instruction for children. Students broaden their knowledge and understanding of the reading process,
of children and their development and learning, and of the importance of literacy in a modern, technologically oriented society. Students
integrate their professional knowledge and understandings with insights gained through actual experiences in schools. Required practicum will
be school‐based. Practicum III is taken concurrently. Specialty Exam: SPED should be taken with this course.
ECED 306 METH TCHG SCIENCE IN ECED 2 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): ECED 301, Praxis 1 credit and Admission to Teacher Education. This course is a study of the curriculum methods, concepts,
techniques, and materials in the teaching of general science to children in the early grades. Required practicum will be school‐based.
Practicum III is taken concurrently. Specialty Exam: SPED should be taken with this course.
ECED 310 METH TCHG SOC STDS IN ECED 2 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 201, ECED 301, Praxis 1 credit and Admission to Teacher Education. This course is a study of curriculum methods,
materials, content, and organization of social studies programs. Practicum III is taken concurrently. Specialty Exam: SPED should be taken with
this course.
ECED 314 METH TCHG MATH IN ECED 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 201, ECED 201, Praxis 1 credit and Admission to Teacher Education. This course is designed to provide students with an
understanding of the concepts, techniques, and materials in the teaching of mathematics to children in the early grades. Practicum III is taken
concurrently. Specialty Exam: SPED should be taken with this course.
ECED 316 PRACTICUM III ‐ YR LONG INTERN 1 CREDIT
Prerequisite(s): Taken concurrently with ECED 303, 305, 306, 310, 314. This course provides observation of instruction and the learning process
in the early grades. Students have an opportunity to develop lesson plans, implement instruction, assess learning, and examine curriculum
materials under the supervision of a master teacher. This practicum must be taken with methods courses. Practicum is completed on a
Tuesdays and Thursdays for the full day. Praxis 1 credit is required to apply for Student Teaching. This course is Phase 1 credit of the Yearlong
Internship.
ECED 320 CREATIVE LRNG EXPS ECED 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): ECED 301; EDUC 101, EDUC 201. This course focuses content and techniques that teach students how to promote creativity in
young children. Emphasis is placed on curriculum integration and teaching strategies for encouraging and guiding creative expression in art,
music, dramatics, physical activities, and play. Methods of integrating creative approaches into the curriculum are examined.
ECED 324 RHYS/GAMES/MUSC IN ECED 1 CREDIT
ECED 327 CHLD CARE/PARENT INVOLVE 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 101, EDUC 201, and ECED 301. This course is an extensive examination of the rationale, goals, and techniques for
developing a positive and supportive relationship with parents, family, and the community and is an exploration and evaluation of programs,
methods, and materials for working with parents, auxiliary programs, services, and staff members.
ECED 401 DIRECTED TCH SEM ECED 6 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): ECED 301, 305, 306, 310, 314, 316. The student participates in all of the activities of the teacher in the classroom, in the school,
and in the community. Beginning with a period of observation and orientation, the students receive assignments of increasing difficulty from
the master critic teacher until they are capable of assuming full responsibility for teaching. The placement for this course will be in Grades K ‐ 3
credits. The practical experience is accompanied by a regularly scheduled seminar. The student teacher follows the entire schedule of the
school at which the student is placed.
ECON:
ECONOMICS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ECON 211 PRIN OF MACROECONOMICS (Fall, Spring, Summer, Mini‐Semester) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): MATH 116, 118, 125 or higher or Permission of Department.
This course is a study of the basic macroeconomic concepts, economic institutions, and tools of analysis used in understanding the problems of
inflation and unemployment, and the effects of fiscal and monetary policies on economic stability and growth. (NOTE: May be taken for honors
credit.)
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