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Graduate Studies 535630:5825630:686Characteristics of Culturally Diverse PopulationsSemrnar: Education of the Culturally Different• Electives in related special fields -17 credits.*Two sem1nars are requiredElementary EducationStudents seeking a master's degree in elementary education can follow severaloptions. A 30-credit program is available for students who contemplate pursuingthe Ph.D. in the future. This 30-credit program includes the completion of a master'sthesis under the direction of a faculty adviser. The thesis provides the studentwith research/scholarly writing experiences that form the foundation forfurther study at the doctoral level.30 Credit Option• Foundation studies - nine credits.• Elementary Education:5200:538 Materials and Laboratory Techniques rn ElementarySchool Mathematics5200630 Elementary School Curriculum and Instruction5200631 Trends in Elementary Education5250680 Trends in Reading Instruction5200:699 Master's Thesrs5200:780 Seminar rn Elementary Educatron (two semrnars requrred)• Electives: Total to fulfill program minimum of 30 credits and to be taken from5200, 5250, or 5630 coursework. 2-4For persons wishing to gain further knowledge of the elementary school curriculumand remain in the elementary classroom, the 3Ekredit program is available.This program requires a field experience that provides an opportunity for theteacher to experiment with newly acquired skills and knowledge under the directionof a faculty adviser.36 Credit Option• Foundation studies - nine credits.• Elementary Education:5200:538 Matenals and Laboratory Techniques in ElementarySchool Mathematrcs5200:630 Elementary School Curriculum and lnstructron5200:631 Trends in Elementary Educatron5250:680 Trends rn Reading Instruction5200:695, 696 Field Experience: Master's5200:780 Seminar in Elementary Education• Electives: Total to fulfill program minimum of 36 credits. Electives may be takenin one concentrated area or from several areas, but must contain courses from5200, 5250, or 5630 as listed in the bulletin.Middle School EducationFor elementary and secondary certified teachers, these courses comprise a majorarea of study within the master's programs in the elementary and secondary educationdepartments. They deal with the middle-grade learner. curriculum and programs.The student should seek advisement within the appropriate departmentfor other requirements peculiar to the elementary and secondary programs.• Required courses:5100:604 Toprcal Seminar in the Cultural Foundations of Education5100:624 Seminar: Educational Psychology5200:780 Currrculum Development in Middle School5300:625 Readrng Programs in Secondary School5300:780 Philosophy and Organrzation of Middle School5600:526 Career Educatron/Gurdance rn Middle SchoolReadingThe master's degree is designed for early childhood, elementary, junior high, middle,secondary content. secondary developmental, and special education teachersworking in a diagnostic-prescriptive, clinical, or adult program. The programsof study provide opportunities to study those aspects of reading that relate to theprofessional goals and interests of the student.The 30-credit option is designed for students who contemplate pursuing a doctoralprogram in the future; this option requires a thesis. The 36-credit option isdesigned for students who wish to enhance their knowledge of reading instructionand remain in a classroom setting to use their newly acquired knowledge.This program requires a field experience under the direction of a member of theelementary education faculty.Neither of these degree options lead to certification in reading in Ohio. Personswishing this certification must complete additional courses as specified below.30 Credit Option• Foundation studies- nine credits.3232224-64322222332322• Reading:5200:699 Master's Thesis5200:780 Seminar rn Elementary Education: Children's Literature5250:540 Developmental Reading rn the Content Areas- Elementary5250:680 Trends in Readrng Jnstructron5250:681 Diagnosrs and Correction of Reading Problems5250:682 Clinrcal Practices rn Readrng36 Credit Option• Foundation studies - nine credits• Reading5200:695, 696 Freid Experience: Master's5200:780 Seminar in Elementary Education: Children's Literature5250:540 Developmental Reading rn the Content Areas- Elementary5250:680 Trends rn Reading Instruction5250:681 Diagnosrs and Correction of Reading Problems5250:682 Clinical Practices in Readrng5250:692 Advanced Study and Research in Reading lnstructron5250:693 Supervision and Curriculum Development in Reading InstructionPhysical Educationand Health EducationAthletic Training for Sports MedicineThe Athletic Training program, requiring 35 credits, is designed primarily for studentshaving an undergraduate degree ·In the same area. Students may becomeinvolved in supervising university undergraduates, working with athletic teams,and other clinical experience both on and off campus. Students interested in thisprogram should not assume they are automatically admitted into it Admission 1sbased on an interview process conducted by the athletic trainer staff. If interestedin this program, you should contact the head athletic trainer (MH-77 ext. 6056) assoon as possible so that you can be fully apprised of your individual situation.• Foundation Courses:5100:640 Techniques of Research3• Required Courses3100:561 Human Physiology3100:562 Human Physiology3100:565 Advanced Cardrovascular Physrology5550:605 Physiology of Muscular Activity and Exercise5550:606 Statistics: Qualitative and Ouantrtatrve Methods5550:541 Advanced Athletrc Injury Management5550:542 Therapeutrc Modalitres and Equipment in Sports Medicine5550:680 Special Topics: Pharmacology for SportsAt least two (2) credit hours from the following:5550:695 Field Experrence: Master'sor5550:698 Master's Problemor5550:699 Master's Thesrs• Electives to be taken with permission of the adviser (at least one course fromamong the following is required):5100:520 lntroductron to Instructional Computrng5550:536 Foundations and Elements of Adapted Physrcal Education5550:555 Motor Development of Specral Populations5550:601 Supervision and Administration of Physical and Health Educatron,5550:6095550:6807400:587Recreatron and DanceMotivatronal Aspects of Physical ActrvrtySpecial Topics: Laboratory InstrumentationSports NutritionStudents who enter the NATA program with undergraduate training in the requiredcourses listed above (section II) will take course work from the electives listed(after consultation with their adviser) in a number sufficient to meet the 35 hourprogram requirement.Outdoor EducationThe outdoor education program, requiring 32 credits, is designed for those studentshaving an undergraduate background 1n elementary or secondary education,biology, environmental studies, health, physical education or recreation.Students may become involved with existing outdoor education programs in thepublic schools, metropolitan, state and national park programs, or private and publicagencies which conduct outdoor/environmental education programs.• Foundation Studies -nine credits.• Required Foundation Courses:5100:640 Technrques of Research 3Remaining six (6) credits to be chosen, with approval of adviser, from 5100:500 or5100:600 course offerings or 5550:606 Statistics: Qualitative and QuantitativeMethods.4-62325522325532443334332-62-44-63333333
54 The University of Akron• Required courses:55605505560:5525560556556060555606005560:6955560:6985560:699Application of Outdoor Education to the School CurriculumResources and Resource Management for theTeaching of Outdoor EducationOutdoor PursUitsorOutdoor Education: Special Top1csOutdoor Education: Rural InfluencesField Experience(at least 2 cred1ts if only opt1on selected)orMaster's ProblemorMaster's Thes1sWith the approval of the adviser, the student will select additional courses and/orworkshops related to the graduate program.Physical EducationThe graduate program in physical education, requiring 33 credits, is designed forpost-baccalaureate and in-service physical educators. The theme of the programis "physical educator as decision-make( Training received in this program comesfrom two (2) areas: the foundations (6 cr.) and the program studies area of physicaleducation (25 cr.). The emphasis in this curriculum is to provide answers to thequestions "what I can learn about teaching and what decisions do I face as a professionaleducator:' Successful completion of this program would meet a tenurerequirement for Ohio public schools as well as for other states. Each student willbe assigned an adviser who should be consulted with on a regular basis. In fact,adviser approval is required on certain course work.• Required Foundation Courses:5100:600 Philosophies of Education35100:6045100:6205100:6245100640orTop1cal Seminar in the Cultural Foundations of EducationorPsychology of Instruction for Teaching and Learn1ngorSeminar: Educational PsychologyTechniques of ResearchSubtotal• Required Department Courses:5550:536 Foundations and Elements of 1\dapted Physical Educat1on35550:601 Supervision and Administration of Physical and Health Educat1on,Recreation and Dance 35550:602 Motor Behav1or3or5550:604 Current Issues in Physical Education35550:603 Phys1cal and Health Education: InstruCtional Strategies35550:605 Phys1ology of Muscular Activity and Exercise35550:606 Statistics: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods35550:609 Mot1vational Aspects of Physical ActiVIty35570:521 Comprehensive School Health45550:695 Field Experience: Master's2 (minimum)or5550:698 Master's Problem2 (minimum)or5550:699 Master's TheSIS2 (minimum)Total Program33With the approval of an adviser, the student may select additional courses and/orworkshops related to the graduate program.Option: Adapted Physical EducationThe Adapted Phys1cal Education option is designed for advanced study aboutteaching physical education to disabled individuals. Emphasis is given to a developmentalmodel using assessment and programming of motor skills which leadto increased educational, social, vocational, and lifetime fitness development. Theprogram combines research and clinical/field experiences to provide schools andagencies with expertise needed to improve their programs. A minimum of 34graduate credits is required. Completion of this program will also afford the studentan Ohio validation for teaching this content area.• Required Foundation Courses:5100:600 Philosophies of EducatiOn5100:6045100 6205100:6245100:640orTopical Sem1nar in the Cultural Foundations of Educat1onPsychology of Instruction for Teaching and Learn1ngorSeminar: Educational PsychologyTechn:ques of ResearchSubtotal• Required Department Courses:5550:536 Foundations and Elements of Adapted Physical EducatiOn5550:551 Assessment and Evaluation in Adapted Physical Education5550:555 Motor Development of Special Populations5550:605 Physiology of Muscular Activity and Exercise5550:606 Statistics: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods4442-432-62-44-633336333339333335550:69556105655610:567Field Experience: Master'sNeuromotor Aspects of Physical DisabilitiesManagement of Strategies in Special Education• At least two (2) credits from among the following:5550:695 Field Expenence: Master'sor5550:698 Master's Problemor5550:699 Master's ThesisOption: Exercise Physiology/Adult FitnessThis graduate program, requiring a minimum of 34 credits, is designed to preparestudents for advanced study in exercise physiology and future employment inadult fitness, corporate fitness and cardiac rehabilitation programs. Special attentionis also given to knowledge and practical skills necessary for students preparingfor American College of Sports Medicine certifications.• Required Foundation Courses:5100:620 Psychology of Instruction for Teaching and Learning35100:6245100:640orSeminar: Educational PsychologyTechn~ques of ResearchSubtotal• Required Department Courses:3100:561 Human Physiology3100:562 Human Phys1ology3100:565 Advanced Cardiovascular Exercise5550:605 Phys1ology of Muscular Activity and Exercise5550:606 Statistics: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods5550:680 Special Topics in Health and Physical Education:Laboratory Instrumentation7400:587 Sports Nutrition• At least two (2) credits from among the following:5550:695 Field Experience: Master'sor5550:698 Master's Problemor5550:699 Master's Thesis2332-62-44-633644333332 (minimum)• Electives: Select at least one (1) course from among the following and haveadviser approval.5100:520 Introduction to Instructional Computing 35100:741 Stat1st1cs 1n Education 35100:743 Advanced Education Statistics 35550:601 Superv1s1on and Administration of Physical and Health Education,Recreation and Dance 35550:609 Motivational Aspects of Phys1cal Act1vity 3Secondary EducationMiddle School EducationFor elementary and secondary certified teachers, these courses comprise a majorarea of study within the master's programs in the elementary and secondary educationdepartments. They deal with the middle-grade learner, curriculum and programs.The student should seek advisement within the appropriate departmentfor other requirements peculiar to the elementary and secondary programs.• Required courses:5100:604 Topical Sem1nar 1n the Cultural Foundations of Education5100:624 Sem1nar. Educational Psychology5200:780 Curriculum Development in Middle School5300:625 Reading Programs in Secondary School5300:780 Philosophy and Organ1zat1on of Middle School5600:526 Career Education Guidance in Middle SchoolSecondary EducationThis program is for middle and junior high school, high schooL and post-secondaryschool teachers. Preparation for the master teacher, department head, supervisor,and resource teacher (the physical education major should see an adviser for alternatecourse requirements). With minor modification, this program may also servethe holder of a baccalaureate degree who seeks a teaching certificate. For specificinformation on obtaining initial teaching certification through a master's program,see the department head. The degree requires a minimum of 33 semesterhours of graduate work.• Foundation Studies - nine credits.Secondary education course:5300:780 Sem1nar in Secondary Education: Improvement of Instruction(1n the area of concentration) 2• Ten credits from the following:5300:619 Secondary Curnculum and Instruction 2332322
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