Student Handbook and Catalog 2021-22 V2

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DHYG 1304 Dental Radiology (2-3-3) Fundamentals of oral
radiography, including techniques, interpretation, quality assurance,
and ethics.
DHYG 1319 Dental Materials (2-3-3) Physical and chemical
properties of dental materials including the application and
manipulation of the various materials used in dentistry.
DHYG 1331 Preclinical Dental Hygiene (1-7-3) Foundational
knowledge for performing clinical skills on patients with emphasis
on procedures and rationale for performing dental hygiene care.
Introduction to ethical principles as they apply to dental hygiene
care.
DHYG 2153 Dental Hygiene Practice (1-0-1) Emphasis on the
laws governing the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene, moral
standards, and the ethical standards established by the dental
hygiene profession. Practice settings for the dental hygienist, office
operations, and preparation for employment.
DHYG 2201 Dental Hygiene Care I (1-3-2) Dental hygiene care
for the medically or dentally compromised patient including
supplemental instrumentation techniques.
DHYG 2360 Clinical - Dental Hygiene/Hygienist (0-0-3) A healthrelated
work-based learning experience that enables the student to
apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct
supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Prerequisite
DHYG 1261
DHYG 2361 Clinical - Dental Hygiene/Hygienist (0-0-3) A healthrelated
work-based learning experience that enables the student to
apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct
supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Prerequisite
DHYG 2360
EDTC
EDTC 1164 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Teacher Assistant/
Aide (0-0-1) Practical, general workplace training supported by an
individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college,
and student.
EDTC 1301 Educational Systems (2-4-3) A study of the role and
responsibilities of educational personnel with emphasis on
development of professionalism and communication strategies.
Topics include the various codes of ethics governing the
educational field, the issue of confidentiality, learners' rights and
responsibilities, and challenges facing schools.
EDTC 1307 Introduction to Teaching Reading (2-4-3) General
principles of reading instruction. Topics include emergent literacy,
reading readiness, reading instruction, literacy-based environments,
and a review of varied materials and techniques for teaching
reading.
EDTC 1321 Bilingual Education (2-2-3) An overview of bilingual
education. Topics include awareness of cultural diversity,
assessment strategies, teaching techniques, instructional activity
development, and historical/philosophical concepts of bilingual/
bicultural education.
EDTC 1325 Multicultural Education (2-2-3) An examination of
cultural diversity found in society and reflected in the classroom.
Topics include the study of major cultures and their influence
on lifestyle, behavior, learning, intercultural communication and
teaching, as well as psychosocial stressors encountered by diverse
cultural groups.
EDTC 1341 Instructional Technology and Computer Applications
(2-2-3) Examination of specialized educational technology. Topics
include the integration of educational computer terminology,
system operations, software, and multimedia in the contemporary
classroom environment.
EDTC 1364 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Teacher Assistant/
Aide (0-0-3) Practical, general workplace training supported by an
individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college,
and student.
EDTC 1373 Writing Problems (3-0-3) An in depth coverage of
writing difficulties at the elementary level. Emphasis will be on the
foundations and theories of writing at the elementary level, required
curriculum to be taught, instructional techniques to utilize with
students, models of teaching students, assessment techniques, and
lesson planning strategies useful in working with the elementary
student.
EDTC 1374 Teaching Math & Science in the Elementary School (2-4-
3) Practical approaches for introducing math and science concepts
in an elementary classroom lab environment with an emphasis on
problem solving, inquiry, and critical thinking. Topics include basic
math and science concepts and properties, diagnostic testing,
pedagogy, and recognizing and recommending corrective teaching
strategies.
EDTC 1375 Issues in Special Needs Education (3-0-3) An
examination of current research, federal and state regulations, and
programs for students with exceptionalities within the public school
environment. Topics address methods for supporting instructional
planning and the implementation of program goals and objectives.
EDTC 2305 Reading Problems (2-4-3) In-depth coverage of reading
difficulties. Emphasis on the theories, strategies, recognition, and
remediation of reading problems. Topics include assessment, direct
instruction, and motivational/interactive literacy activities.
EDTC 2311 Instructional Practices and Effective Learning
Environments (2-4-3) General principles for selecting
developmentally appropriate strategies in core curriculum
areas, planning the classroom environment, and instructional
accommodations and modifications.
EDTC 2317 Guiding Student Behavior (2-4-3) Developmentally
appropriate and indirect guidance techniques for use in various
school environments. Topics include identifying causes of
inappropriate behavior, establishing and managing routines, the
environment's role in promoting positive behavior, promoting selfesteem
negotiation/conflict resolution strategies, and enhancing
positive self-direction. Emphasis in implementation of a behavior
management plan.
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