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SCED 304 METH TCHNG SECONDARY 3 CREDITS<br />

Prerequisite(s): PRAXIS I. This is an integrated methods course of practices and processes related to teaching in the secondary school. The<br />

course has two eight‐week segments. First eight weeks: General methods for all secondary students. Second eight weeks: Specific methods in<br />

the content area. Practicum III is taken concurrently. NTE: Specialty is taken with this course.<br />

SCED 305 PRACTICUM III 1 CREDIT<br />

Prerequisite(s): PRAXIS I. This course enables observation of model lessons in an elementary classroom, examination of curriculum materials,<br />

and teaching of selected lessons under the supervision of a master teacher. The practicum is completed on a designated day each week and<br />

continues for the full day. This practicum must be taken with methods courses. PK is required to apply for Student Teaching. Application is<br />

made to Student Teaching.<br />

SCED 401 DIR TCHNG & SEMINAR SCED 12 CREDITS<br />

Prerequisite(s): Method courses and PRAXIS I required to apply. This is a semester‐long course in which the student participates in all of the<br />

activities of the teacher in the classroom, in the school, and in the community. Beginning with a period of observation and orientation, the<br />

student receives assignments of increasing difficulty from the cooperating teacher until he/she is capable of assuming full responsibility for<br />

teaching. The semester is divided into an assignment in the middle and an assignment in the senior grades. The practical experience is<br />

accompanied by a regularly scheduled seminar. The student teacher follows the entire schedule of the school at which the student is placed.<br />

SCED 450 METH TCHG READING SECOND 3 CREDITS<br />

This course is designed to give secondary teachers an understanding of various approaches to teaching reading in subject matter fields.<br />

Exploration of recent research in the area, how‐to lessons, and an examination of reading philosophy and literature as applicable to the<br />

secondary student<br />

SOCI: SOCIOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS<br />

SOCI 101 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY (Fall, Spring) 3 CREDITS<br />

Note: This course is a Prerequisite(s) for all sociology/criminal justice majors. This course is a survey of basic concepts and formulations in<br />

sociology, such as functional, conflict, and interaction perspectives, as they are applied to the study of structure and process in society, from<br />

the group to the institutional level.<br />

SOCI 198 COOP‐SOCI 12 CREDITS<br />

SOCI 201 WRITING FOR THE SOCIAL SCIENCE 3 CREDITS<br />

The course allows students to refine their skills in scholarship and writing in the social sciences. Students address the issues of evidence,<br />

interpretation, methodology, and critique in social science research as part of a longer project.<br />

SOCI 203 DEVIANT BEHAVIOR (Spring Only) 3 CREDITS<br />

Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101. This course examines various forms of deviant behavior, including homosexuality, alcoholism, mental illness, drug<br />

addiction, rape, child molestation, etc.<br />

SOCI 211 CYBERSPACE, THE INDIV & SOC 3 CREDITS<br />

Cyberspace is the name given to the space' where humans and modern information/communications technology interact. This course explores<br />

the personal cultural and societal implications of cyberspace computer mediated communications (CMC) and the Internet. It examines<br />

contemporary technological advances comparing and contrasting them with the effects of previous technologies such as the printing press<br />

telephone radio and television. It presents current work in sociology psychology communications political science popular culture and<br />

information and computer science in order to help students gain an understanding of the impact that advanced information/communication<br />

technologies have on society: education business. religion civic engagement health care government commerce and international relations.<br />

Students taking this course should have a basic understanding of how to access readings communicate and conduct research online.<br />

SOCI 232 WORLD POPULATION PROBLEMS 3 CREDITS<br />

A study of the world population problems in broad perspective. Birth rates are analyzed and alternative strategies for population control are<br />

reviewed. Special emphasis is placed on large urban areas in Asia, South America, Africa, the Middle East and the United <strong>State</strong>s.<br />

SOCI 298 COOP‐SOCI 12 CREDITS<br />

SOCI 302 JUVENILE DELINQUENCY (Fall, Spring) 3 CREDITS<br />

Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101. This course examines the characteristics of American culture that create the problem of juvenile delinquency and<br />

provides students with comprehensive knowledge concerning the control, treatment, and rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents.<br />

SOCI 304 SEX ROLES MARR & FAMILY (Fall, Spring) 3 CREDITS<br />

This course is a study of male/female roles in society, the processes of courtship and marriage, alternative forms of cohabitation, and the family<br />

institution.<br />

SOCI 305 CRIMINOLOGY (Fall, Spring) 3 CREDITS<br />

Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101. This course is an examination of crime in the United <strong>State</strong>s, the causes of criminal behavior, and problems of<br />

rehabilitation as related to crime.<br />

SOCI 307 SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY (Fall, Spring) 3 CREDITS<br />

Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing (Second Semester). This course is a critical analysis of the development of sociological thought and<br />

concepts. Emphasis is on theoretical systems, and includes contemporary theory<br />

SOCI 309 ELEM STATISTICS IN SOCI (Fall, Spring) 3 CREDITS<br />

Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101. This course is an introduction to techniques used to analyze and interpret data, and includes one‐variable<br />

distributions, two‐variable relationships, and statistical inference.<br />

SOCI 310 RACE/ETHNIC RELATIONS (Spring Only) 3 CREDITS<br />

This course provides a sociological approach to the understanding of race/ethnic relations in the United <strong>State</strong>s and elsewhere; analyzes various<br />

ethnic groups and the problem of assimilation.<br />

SOCI 398 COOP‐SOCI 6 CREDITS<br />

SOCI 400 PRAC IN SOC/CRIM JUS (Fall, Spring) 3 CREDITS<br />

Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing and Prior Arrangements with Practicum Director. This course provides practical experience in settings where<br />

students are exposed to applied Sociology/CRJU in such areas as corrections, juvenile services, law enforcement agencies, and mental health,<br />

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