Communication, 6-12 Teacher Licensure (COMST.BST)

This course introduces the discipline and multiple fields of communication by surveying the origin, history, and development of the field as well as the basic dimensions, concepts, and theories of human communicative interaction and behavior in both mediated and non-mediated contexts.

A course for beginners in the basic principles of speech directed toward the establishment of habits of good speech.

Prerequisites

None

An introduction to the theory and practice of interpersonal communication. Students will examine verbal and nonverbal elements affecting communication between individuals in family, peer, group, and work contexts. Emphasis is placed on building skills needed to improve the quality of relationships through experiential learning.

Prerequisites

COMM 200

This course introduces students to research methodologies used in the field of communication. Theoretical approaches to research and its value provide a basis for studying research design, specific qualitative and quantitative methods, the collection of data, and standards in statistical and rhetorical analysis of data. Attention is given to how research functions in the academic world as well as in communication-related professions such as journalism, public relations, advertising, and digital media.

Prerequisites

COMM 200 or DIGM 200

This course provides practical experiences researching, planning, managing, writing, editing, designing and producing a variety of professional communication products in laboratory setting. Students develop their skills through work with the Lee Clarion, Vindagua or an assigned public relations client.  It is repeatable for credit.

Prerequisites

COMM-200 or DIGM-200

This course looks at the principles of argumentation and debate, analysis and discussion of current public questions, briefing, inductive and deductive reasoning, strategy and refutation, and debates.

Prerequisites

COMM 200 or permission of instructor

A study of the relationship between communication and culture with emphasis on factors affecting the processes and quality of interpersonal communication between those of differing cultures and subcultures.

Prerequisites

None

Examination of the legal and ethical aspects of publishing and broadcasting, with emphasis on freedom of the press, the right to know, copyright, libel, privacy, and obscenity.

Prerequisites

COMM 200 or DIGM 200

A course providing a theoretical integration of the Christian faith with the field of Communication. Reviews fundamental themes connecting faith with communication practice for Christians from the time of the early church to the present, with special emphasis on practical responses to cultural and historical shifts in worldviews.

Prerequisites

THEO 231, Senior status or consent of instructor

An introduction to the form, style and content of numerous categories of media writing. The course includes practical application of writing strategies and subjects for public relations, advertising, magazines, newspapers, television, radio and others.

Prerequisites

COMM 200, ENGL 110

This course introduces techniques of journalism by developing the students' news gathering and writing abilities under deadline pressures. Emphasis is placed on news and feature writing for print, electronic and online news media.

Prerequisites

COMM 200 OR DIGM 200

This course covers multiple aspects of contemporary film analysis and criticism. Current and historic films are examined from technical, artistic and moral/ethical perspectives. Students will receive a thorough introduction to tools and methods required for in-depth critique and appreciation of film.

Prerequisites

DIGM-200, OR COMM-200, OR CINE-200, CINE-201, CINE-202

Explores the theoretical and practical aspects of human communication and mass communication within culture. Both critical and institutional approaches will be studied. Specific areas will include the critical functions of language, relationship between interpersonal communication and the media, media values, and mediated reality within societies in both developed and underdeveloped countries.

Prerequisites

COMM 200 or DIGM 200

A course consisting of 20 clock hours of laboratory assignments in the public schools and a 50-minute seminar each week for the entire semester. The course is designed to provide a general survey of the education profession. Required for teacher education majors except music.

This course is designed to introduce students to the wide range of diversity that exists in today's general school population. Candidates will explore physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development, individual learning styles, and prior learning as well as language, culture, family and community values and how they influence student learning. Differentiated instructional approaches to learning and performance will be studied while focusing on planning for instruction that addresses the strengths and needs of diverse learners. A Service Learning Component is required.

Prerequisites

EDUC-199

A course designed to provide an understanding of the significance of the influence of historical, philosophical and sociological factors and trends in school administration, materials and methods of instruction and the needs of the pupil and society.  

Prerequisites

EDUC-199 or MUED-225

This course is designed to give the prospective teacher an overview of the theoretical models of middle level education and to provide a broad overview of the historical, sociological and philosophical foundations of the American education system. Students will explore preadolescent and young adolescent characteristics, middle grades teaching, student learning, and organizational characteristics of a middle level school. Twenty hours of tutoring or observations must be completed.

Prerequisites

EDUC-199 and EDUC-299.

A study of the psychological foundations for learning and the procedures by which learning is accomplished. Also covered is an evaluation of teaching methods and learning tools.

An introduction to special education including historical foundations, special education law and current practice. The course will introduce all current information pertinent to those who will work with students with disabilities especially those students included in the general education classroom. Issues and trends that address techniques, strategies and procedures for working with students with disabilities will be emphasized. A summary of each category of disability will be offered as well as suggestions for accessing school and community resources.

Prerequisites

None

A course designed to introduce candidates to the knowledge of methods, skills and strategies they will need as they become effective teachers in secondary level classrooms. The course unites theory and practices by using the instructional methods of classroom discussion, presentations, and analysis of case studies.

Prerequisites

Admission to the Teacher Education Program

The organization and use of appropriate materials, methods and techniques as related to the teaching of English language arts in the middle and high school classroom.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program, and SCED-340.

The organization of appropriate materials, methods, and techniques as related to the teaching of theatre arts in the K-12 classroom.

Prerequisites

Admission to the Teacher Education Program and SCED-340.

Upon completion of all education courses, students will complete student teaching practicums for a total of 15 weeks in the public schools under the guidance of public school teachers and a university supervisor(s). The student will be assigned to at least two different classrooms, which may be at different schools. Students must enroll in EDUC-496, EDUC-497, and EDUC-498 for a total of 12 hours. This will constitute the maximum load for the student teaching semester. No other classes may be taken during the student teaching semester.

Prerequisites

Admission to Teacher Education Program, admission to Student Teaching, pass all required Praxis II exams, and completion of required methods courses

Upon completion of all education courses, students will complete student teaching practicums for a total of 15 weeks in the public schools under the guidance of public school teachers and a university supervisor(s). The student will be assigned to at least two different classrooms, which may be at different schools. Students must enroll in EDUC-496, EDUC-498, and EDUC-498 for a total of 12 hours. This will constitute the maximum load for the student teaching semester. No other classes may be taken during the student teaching semester.

Prerequisites

Admission to Teacher Education Program, admission to Student Teaching, pass all required Praxis II exams, and completion of required methods courses.

A seminar designed to be taken by all student teachers during their enhanced student teaching semester. The purpose is to help bridge the gap between coursework and enhanced student teaching. Discussion of a variety of topics related to instructional management and interaction is the focus of the seminar.

Prerequisites

Admission to Teacher Education Program, admission to Student Teaching, pass all required Praxis II exams, and completion of all methods courses