May 17, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Undergraduate Courses


A complete list of undergraduate courses in alphabetical order.

 
  
  • KNPE 479 - Field Experience in Secondary Physical Education


    Practicum in supervised experiences that include observations, small group teaching, and large group teaching in the public and/or parochial schools.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 344, KNPE 492.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 480 - Principles and Problems of Coaching


    Technical coaching information concerning personnel relationships with other coaches and players, organization and contest management, traveling rules, coaching ethics, and evaluation of personnel. Administrative aspects of budget, records, scheduling, and equipment.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 483 - Elementary School Student Teaching in Physical Education


    Student teaching for eight weeks in elementary school physical education. Also includes seminars on current issues in teaching physical education. Assignments to be arranged with the department coordinator of clinical experiences. See “Educator Licensure Requirements.” S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Minimum 2.75 GPA, grade of C or better in KNPE 343, KNPE 344, KNPE 467, KNPE 468, KNPE 490, and KNPE 365 or KNPE 366, and KNPE 367 or KNPE 368.

    Credits: 6
  
  • KNPE 484 - Middle School Student Teaching in Physical Education


    Student teaching for eight weeks in middle school physical education. Also includes seminars on current issues in teaching physical education. Assignments to be arranged with the department coordinator of clinical experiences. See “Educator Licensure Requirements.” S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Minimum 2.75 GPA, grade of C or better in KNPE 343, KNPE 344, KNPE 467, KNPE 468, KNPE 490, and KNPE 365 or KNPE 366, and KNPE 367 or KNPE 368.

    Credits: 6
  
  • KNPE 485 - Secondary School Student Teaching in Physical Education


    Student teaching for eight weeks in secondary school physical education. Also includes seminars on current issues in teaching physical education. Assignments to be arranged with the department coordinator of clinical experiences. See “Educator Licensure Requirements.” S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Minimum 2.75 GPA, grade of C or better in KNPE 343, KNPE 344, KNPE 467, KNPE 468, KNPE 490, and KNPE 365 or KNPE 366, and KNPE 367 or KNPE 368.

    Credits: 6
  
  • KNPE 486 - Principles of Motor Learning and Performance


    Study of concepts, laws, and theories that govern performance in the psychomotor domain and their relationships to the principles and theories of learning motor skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Junior standing or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 489 - Internship in Athletic Training


    Internship experience for students in B.S. degree program in athletic training. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Minimum overall 2.50 GPA, grade of C or better in KNPE 314, KNPE 445, KNPE 452, and KNPE 463, First Aid and CPR certifications, and consent of department.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • KNPE 490 - Adapted Physical Education


    Examination of physical education instruction and curriculum development to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. Includes instructional strategies for properly integrating students with disabilities into the regular physical education program and a clinical experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: KNPE 343, KNPE 344, KNPE 492.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 491 - Therapeutic Exercise


    Principles and application of exercises for selected skeletal and muscular dysfunction.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BIOS 311 or BIOS 357 and 2.50 GPA.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 492 - Special Physical Education Clinic Practicum


    Planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized developmental and/or adapted physical activity programs for individuals with disabilities through teaching motor development, physical fitness, sports skills, aquatics, and dance. May be repeated once for a total of 3 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 302 and KNPE 303. CRQ: KNPE 343, KNPE 344.

    Credits: 1-2
  
  • KNPE 493 - Supervised Clinical Experience in Exercise Gerontology


    Implementing an exercise program for apparently healthy adult populations and medically approved older adults with limitations. Off-campus practicum. Students may register for a maximum of 3 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Athletic training or kinesiology major or minor, KNPE 443 or KNPE 491. CRQ: KNPE 463.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • KNPE 494 - Internship in Kinesiology


    Internship experience for students in B.S. degree program in kinesiology. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Minimum overall 2.50 GPA, grade of C or better in all required KNPE course work. First Aid and CPR certifications, and consent of department.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • KNPE 495 - Workshop in Physical Education


    Designed for the study of selected current issues, problems, and methods of teaching. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours when content varies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Acceptance by director of workshop.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • KNPE 496 - Seminar in Special Topics


    Special topics in kinesiology and physical education to be announced in advance. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours when topic varies.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • KNPE 497 - Senior Seminar


    Review of current issues in physical education and health education in the school program. Designed to be taken during the same semester as student teaching.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Senior standing and consent of department.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 498 - Independent Study


    Individual study involving research or other scholarly work under direction of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Senior standing, GPA of 3.00, consent of faculty member and department chair.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • LATS 100 - Introduction to Latin American Studies


    Introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Latin American studies. Latin America and the Caribbean from the colonial period through the present day with focus on the political, cultural, social, economic, and geographic differences and commonalities that have shaped the region. Emphasis will be on changes and continuities in everyday life, including the role of race, ethnicity, and gender in society.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LATS 101 - Introduction to Latino Studies


    Introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Latino Studies. Exploration of the history, culture, and experiences of Latinos in the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries with emphasis on immigration and migration; colonialism and imperialism; community formation; labor markets; race and racial formations; gender and sexuality; political activism; religion; and popular culture.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LATS 400 - Special Topics in Latino and Latin American Studies


    Selected themes or problems. Topics announced. May be repeated when subject varies.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LATS 496 - Internship in Latino and/or Latin American Studies


    Supervised internship in Latino and/or Latin American studies via placement in a community setting. Writing assignments and reflection activities are required. Open to LATS minors only. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credit hours. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: LATS 100 or LATS 101 and consent of center.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • LATS 497 - Independent Study in Latino and/or Latin American Studies


    Independent research under faculty supervision on a topic approved by the director of the Center for Latino and Latin American Studies and the faculty member who will direct the research. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • LEBM 490 - Workshop in Education


    Concentrated study of curriculum, contemporary issues, and problems of the community and the public schools. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Acceptance by director of workshop.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • LEBM 492 - Special Topics in School Business Management


    Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours when topic varies.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • LEBM 497 - Independent Study


    Independent study under direction of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • LEEA 329 - Spiritually-Centered Leadership


    Opportunity to explore the intertwining of personal spirituality, epistemology, life work, and leadership. Designed to be inclusive of all religions, faiths, beliefs, and the lack thereof. Based in part on the experiences and suggestions of students in the class and will include practical ideas for using spirituality as a way to lead consciously. Particular emphasis will be placed on three aspects of spiritually-centered leadership: our personal beliefs and practices, spirituality with work colleagues, and spirituality with those whom our organization serves.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LEEA 490 - Workshop in Educational Administration


    Concentrated study of curriculum, contemporary issues, and problems of the community and the public schools. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Acceptance by director of workshop.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • LEEA 492 - Special Topics in Educational Administration


    Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours when topic varies.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • LEEA 497 - Independent Study


    Independent study under direction of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • LESM 152 - Perspectives in U.S. Sport


    Survey on the emergence of modern-day sports and the role they play in the United States. Focus on past and recent events in U.S. sports during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LESM 201 - Introduction to Sport Management


    Overview of sport management professions. Primary focus on sport industry, including professional sports, amateur/intercollegiate sport, for-profit sport participation, nonprofit sport participation, sporting goods, and sport services.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LESM 202 - Introduction to the Esports Industry


    Overview of the ESports industry. Primary focus on the exploration of the basic components of and professional opportunities in the current ESports industry.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LESM 302 - Strategies in the Esports Industry


    Examination of various aspects of the ESports industry. Topics include team and league structures, player and competitive game management, social media strategies, event management, ESports product strategies, diversity issues, and current and future industry issues.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LESM 341 - Administration of Intercollegiate Athletics


    Introduction to contemporary and important issues present within intercollegiate athletics. Using current and former intercollegiate athletics personnel, administrators, faculty, and practitioners, the philosophies of athletics, the place of athletics in the educational curriculum, the relationship between men’s and women’s programs, athletic budgeting and finance, facilities and equipment, personnel administration, event operations management, fundraising, athletics and the law, and public relations are discussed and examined.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LESM 350 - Sport Sales and Sponsorship


    Application and theories of sponsorship acquisition and sales methods to the sport industry. Examination of sport sponsorship and sales strategies and sponsorship evaluation methods in sport.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: MKTG 350. PRQ: At least junior standing or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LESM 353 - Sport Leadership


    Theories of leadership and their application to and effect on a sport organization and its member constituents.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LESM 355 - Globalization of Sport


    Analysis of the impact of globalization on the sport industry. Examination of policy analysis and governance in the global sport community.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LESM 360 - Sport Event and Facility Management


    Practical application of the principles and concepts of facility operations and event management in the sporting industry specific to organizations in professional, collegiate, recreational, and Olympic sport. Planning for developing new sport/multipurpose facilities and sport-related events. Design, construction, maintenance, use, scheduling, and supervision of facilities. Event, crowd, and risk management at sport-related events and venues. In-depth investigation of the unique opportunities and challenges that are routinely faced by a manager in the context of events at sport, fitness, and recreation venues.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LESM 365 - Communication Strategies in Sport


    Application of communication theories to the sport industry. Examination of public and media relations with a special focus on message development, social media, image building and crisis management for sport organizations.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LESM 385 - Field Experience in Sport Management


    Supervised field experience for students in a sport industry setting. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department. Notes: Students may only use up to 6 semester hours towards their minor in sport management. 

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • LESM 386 - Professional Development in Sport Management


    Practical application and professional skill development in the area of sport management. Development to successfully prepare for internship and job placement in the sports industry. May be repeated to a maximum of 2 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: LESM 201 and at least junior standing; or consent of department.

    Credits: 1
  
  • LESM 436 - Professional Development and Careers in Sport Management


    Current professional trends in the field of sport management. Study of sport-related careers, industries, and organizations. Focus is on pre-professional development in the sports industry, including career paths, job market, professional membership and certifications, job search and interview skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: LESM 201 and Junior standing; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LESM 438 - Sport Management Strategies


    Management functions related to sport organizations. Investigation of managerial roles and skills, and their effects on interpersonal, group, and organizational relationships.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: At least junior standing or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LESM 439 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Sport


    Overview of the United States legal system, different forms of legal liability and legal issues with application to the sport industry. Nature and role of ethics in sport.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: At least junior standing or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LESM 442 - Promotion and Marketing of Sport Programs


    Principles of organizing, marketing, and promoting events and activities associated with sports.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MKTG 295 and at least junior standing or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LESM 444 - Finance in the Sport Industry


    The conceptual and theoretical aspects of financial accounting management practices associated with the organization and operation of sport programs and organizations. The interaction of financial activities and management roles and functions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Junior standing; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LESM 445 - Analytics in the Sports Industry


    Research, analysis, and interpretation of sport-focused data using various analytic techniques. Empirical examination of current trends present within the sporting industry. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Junior standing or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LESM 451 - Sport Ticket Sales


    Practical application of sales strategies, techniques, operations, and practices specific to the sport ticketing industry.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MKTG 350 and LESM 350 and at least junior standing; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LESM 452 - Advanced Experience in Sport Management


    Enhancement of practical experiences in the sport management field. A series of guest lecturers, individual and group assignments, and practical experiences, will hone organizational, planning, managing, marketing, leadership, and selling skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LESM 453 - Advanced Experience in Esports Industry


    Enhancement of students’ practical experiences in the ESports industry. Via a series of guest lecturers, individual and group assignments, and practical experiences, students will hone organizational, planning, managing, marketing, leadership, and selling skills specific to the ESports industry.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LESM 461 - Contemporary Issues in College Athletics


    Examination of current trends, issues, and concerns in intercollegiate athletics. Topics include organizational structure, diversity, student-athletes, marketing, governance, and current and future industry trends.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LESM 486 - Internship in Sport Management


    Supervised full-time professional working experience for students in a sports management setting. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Grade of C or better in all required 200-, 300-, and 400-level KNPE/LESM course work, see table below; and consent of department.

    Sport Management Kinesiology Physical Education
    LESM 201 KNPE 300 KNPE 200
    LESM 350 KNPE 301 KNPE 203
    LESM 360 KNPE 305 KNPE 235
    LESM 365 KNPE 310 KNPE 302
    LESM 436 KNPE 314 KNPE 303
    LESM 438 KNPE 350 KNPE 335
    LESM 439 KNPE 443 KNPE 340
    LESM 442 KNPE 445 KNPE 343
    LESM 444 KNPE 452 KNPE 344
      KNPE 461 KNPE 348
      KNPE 462 KNPE 364
      KNPE 463 KNPE 365
      KNPE 464 KNPE 368
      KNPE 469 KNPE 421
      KNPE 471 KNPE 449
      KNPE 486 KNPE 466
      KNPE 493 KNPE 467
      LESM 438 KNPE 468
        KNPE 490
        KNPE 492

     

    Credits: 1-6

  
  • LESM 492 - Seminar in Sport Management


    Designed to meet the needs of particular students for specialized information. Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours when topic varies.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: At least junior standing or consent of department.

    Credits: 3

  
  • LESM 496 - Special Topics in Sport Management


    Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic varies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • LESM 497 - Independent Study in Sport Management


    Independent study under direction of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • LTCY 100 - Individualized Competency Unit


    Successful mastery by the student of a discrete professional competence in education, embodied in a standardized learning package, and measured by diagnostic as well as summative evaluations. Units monitored by member of the faculty. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. S/U grading.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • LTCY 300 - Foundations of Instruction in Reading, Writing, and the Other Language Arts


    Developmental reading, writing, and the other language arts (speaking, listening, viewing, and visually representing) for elementary students. Instructional approaches and methods of organizing reading/writing/language arts instruction.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: For special education majors only: GPA of at least 2.50, SESE 240.

    Credits: 4
  
  • LTIC 301 - Teaching with a Multicultural Perspective


    Crosslisted as TLCI 301X. Examination and application of content materials focusing on cultural and linguistic diversity in the classroom and in society. Emphasis on role of teacher and school in providing information and instruction that promotes equitable and multicultural education for all students. Designed primarily for preservice teachers.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTIC 400 - Introduction to Teaching Multilingual Learners


    Survey of practices and principles for teaching Multilingual Learners in multilingual contexts.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTIC 415 - Reading for Bilingual Populations


    Theoretical bases, approaches, materials, and strategies facilitating the development and assessment of second language reading for bilingual school populations.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTIC 420 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Multilingual Learners in the Content Areas


    Examine, apply, and assess instructional approaches and materials for teaching Multilingual Learners in school settings. Focus on collaborative teaching across the content areas.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTIC 435 - Teaching Multilingual Learners in Bilingual Programs: Methods and Materials


    Examination, evaluation, and application of instructional approaches and curricular materials for Multilingual Learners in bilingual education programs.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTIC 445 - Applied Linguistics for Teachers of Multilingual Learners


    Applications of linguistic principles in teaching and learning of Multilingual Learners.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTIC 447 - Assessment of Multilingual Learners


    Assessment of the language needs of Multilingual Learners at levels K-12; identification of language needs for instructional planning and placement.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTLA 301 - Writing for Prospective Teachers


    Use of English prose writing conventions in educational applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1
  
  • LTLA 305 - Language Development


    Overview of oral language acquisition including typical and atypical phonological, morphological, syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic development in children from infancy through beginning primary grades. Emphases on parallels between oral development and literacy acquisition and on subsequent early childhood teaching strategies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: LTIC 445 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTLA 341 - Language Arts in the Elementary School


    Development of an effective language arts program with emphasis on instructional methods and materials.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GPA of at least 2.75, and junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTLA 350 - Language Arts in the Middle School


    Instructional applications, experiences, and assessment of the development of language arts teaching techniques and strategies at the middle school level.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTLA 361 - Literature for the Young Child


    Role of literature in promoting language, cognition, and social development in young children (0-8 years old).

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTLA 362 - Children’s Literature in a Multicultural Society


    Introduction to children’s literature across cultures, types, and historical periods with emphasis on selection and classroom applications.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTLA 363 - Young Adult Literature in a Multicultural Society


    Young adult literature across cultures, types, and historical periods with emphasis on classroom applications, and the diverse needs of middle- and high-school students.

       

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTLA 439 - Children’s Literature for Linguistic Diversity


    Historical and current perspectives of the role and implications for using children’s literature in K-8 programs of instruction for linguistically diverse students.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTRE 100 - Communication Skills (Reading)


    Introduction to academic approaches to reading using a variety of text types and genres. Focus on improving comprehension strategies including interpretation, synthesis, and analysis. May be repeated once to a maximum of 4 semester hours. Open by permit only.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • LTRE 191 - Learning to Learn: Developing Contextualized College Reading and Study Strategies for the Humanities


    This course is an introduction to college-level reading, learning, and study strategies, including notetaking, reflection, rehearsal, review, and vocabulary development.  Emphasis on learning theories to contextualize and guide active reading, self-regulation, and learning on a variety of academic texts in the humanities. Please work with your Advisor to determine which of the “Learning to Learn” courses is right for your educational journey. Enrollment in more than one course is not allowed, as only one of the courses LTRE 191, LTRE 192, LTRE 193, or LTRE 194 will count towards your degree requirements.   

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTRE 192 - Learning to Learn: Developing Contextualized College Reading and Study Strategies for the Natural Sciences


    This course is an introduction to college-level reading, learning, and study strategies, including notetaking, reflection, rehearsal, review, and vocabulary development.  Emphasis on learning theories to contextualize and guide active reading, self-regulation, and learning on a variety of academic texts in the natural sciences. Please work with your Advisor to determine which of the “Learning to Learn” courses is right for your educational journey. Enrollment in more than one course is not allowed, as only one of the courses LTRE 191, LTRE 192, LTRE 193, or LTRE 194 will count towards your degree requirements.   

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTRE 193 - Learning to Learn: Developing Contextualized College Reading and Study Strategies for the Social Sciences


    This course is an introduction to college-level reading, learning, and study strategies, including notetaking, reflection, rehearsal, review, and vocabulary development.  Emphasis on learning theories to contextualize and guide active reading, self-regulation, and learning on a variety of academic texts in the social sciences. Please work with your Advisor to determine which of the “Learning to Learn” courses is right for your educational journey. Enrollment in more than one course is not allowed, as only one of the courses LTRE 191, LTRE 192, LTRE 193, or LTRE 194 will count towards your degree requirements.   

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTRE 194 - Learning to Learn: Developing Contextualized College Reading and Study Strategies for General Studies


    This course is an introduction to college-level reading, learning, and study strategies, including notetaking, reflection, rehearsal, review, and vocabulary development.  Emphasis on learning theories to contextualize and guide active reading, self-regulation, and learning on a variety of academic texts for general studies. Please work with your Advisor to determine which of the “Learning to Learn” courses is right for your educational journey. Enrollment in more than one course is not allowed, as only one of the courses LTRE 191, LTRE 192, LTRE 193, or LTRE 194 will count towards your degree requirements.   

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTRE 201 - Special Topics in Advanced College Reading


    Refinement of college reading comprehension skills including critical and analytical reading, reading flexibility, acquisition of vocabulary, and organizational structures common to specific disciplines. Students may enroll in course more than once each semester for up to 3 credits within the same semester.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • LTRE 231 - Techniques of Literacy Tutoring


    Methods and techniques for literacy tutoring. Development of tutorial resource materials.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTRE 300 - Elementary School Developmental Reading Programs


    Development of effective reading programs, based on theories of children’s learning and language development.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Elementary education and special education major, GPA of at least 2.75, and at least sophomore standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTRE 305 - Teaching Reading in the Middle Schools


    Application of evaluation and teaching strategies for the development of reading in middle school students. Young adult literature and teaching materials for middle school reading programs.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTRE 309 - Emerging Literacy and Beginning Reading Instruction through Age 8


    Examination of emerging literacy, assessment, organization for instruction, and appropriate methods of reading instruction for primary-level children.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTRE 310 - Teaching Reading in the Secondary School


    Foundations for and establishment of developmental and content area reading programs in secondary schools, including methods and applications for diverse learners.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTRE 311 - Content Area Literacy Instruction


    Developing students’ literacy skills and learning strategies in the content areas, and designing and adapting content field materials, texts, teaching strategies, and assessment measures for literacy instruction.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTRE 320 - Organizing for Effective Diagnostic Assessment of Reading Instruction


    Assessing reading achievement and organizing use of standardized and informal assessments of reading, oral language, and spelling for diagnostic reading instruction to address individual differences.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: LTRE 300 or registered for LTRE 300 in the same semester, GPA of at least 2.75 and junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTRE 330 - Practicum in Reading Diagnosis


    Administration and interpretation of various formal and informal assessments. Emphasis on developing case studies and preparing case reports.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: LTRE 320, GPA of at least 2.75 and junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTRE 331 - Practicum in Problems of Teaching Reading


    Diagnostic techniques and clinical experience in teaching literacy strategies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: LTRE 330, GPA of at least 2.75 and junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTRE 350 - Content Area Literacy for Elementary Education


    Assessing reading achievement and organizing, managing, and delivering effective instruction in a classroom setting.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: LTRE 300, GPA of at least 2.75, and junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTRE 401 - Practicum in Teaching Developmental Reading: Elementary Level


    Practical applications and experiences in developing diagnostic teaching techniques and strategies to improve the reading skills and meet the needs of individual pupils.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: LTRE 330, LTRE 331, GPA of at least 2.75 and senior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTRE 431 - Techniques of Tutoring and Learning Assistance


    Methods and techniques for peer tutoring, supplemental instruction, learning assistance, or literacy tutoring. Development of tutorial resource materials. Basic assessment and remedial or developmental processes in content area tutoring, study strategies, and learning assistance. Experiences with tutorial programs, learning assistance programs, or supplemental instruction groups.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LTRE 490 - Workshop in Education


    Concentrated study of curriculum, contemporary issues, and problems of the community and public schools. May be repeated when subject varies; however, no more than 6 semester hours may be applied toward the degree.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Acceptance by director of workshop.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • LTRE 497 - Independent Study


    Independent study under direction of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • MATH 101 - Core Competency in Mathematics


    Mastery of elementary skills and facts, understanding of logically correct arguments, abstract thinking, and problem solving ability. Not intended as preparation for MATH 104 and MATH 105, or MATH 110, or for courses numbered above MATH 110. Not available for credit to students who have previously received credit with a grade of C or better in a MATH course numbered above 110 except MATH 201. Not open for credit toward the major or minor in mathematical sciences. Not used in major or minor GPA calculation for mathematical sciences majors or minors.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Intermediate algebra and geometry.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MATH 104 - Supplemental Review for College Algebra


    Review of selected material from basic and intermediate algebra, designed to accompany MATH 105.  Does not count for credit toward the major or minor in Mathematical Sciences. Three hours per week. S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ:  MATH 105.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MATH 105 - College Algebra with Review


    Same content as MATH 110, but with the required review component of MATH 104. Does not count for credit toward the major or minor in Mathematical Sciences.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Mathematics Placement Level D. CRQ: MATH 104.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MATH 108 - Fundamentals of Mathematics I


    Designed for and restricted to first-semester freshmen, specially admitted students. Does not count as credit for graduation.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MATH 109 - Fundamentals of Mathematics II


    Designed for and restricted to first-year, specially admitted students. May be used to continue MATH 108. Does not count as credit for graduation. Used as preparation for MATH 101, MATH 110, or MATH 201.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MATH 110 - College Algebra


    Algebraic and exponential functions, basic linear algebra. Requires skills and knowledge of intermediate algebra and plane geometry. Does not count for credit toward the major or minor in mathematical sciences. Not open for credit to students having credit in MATH 155 or MATH 211 or MATH 229. Not used in major or minor GPA calculation for mathematical sciences majors or minors.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KCMA 098 with a grade of C or better, or MATH 109 with a grade of C or better, or previous credit in MATH 110, or satisfactory performance on the Mathematics Placement Examination.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MATH 155 - Trigonometry and Elementary Functions


    Polynomials and rational functions, review of exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry, and complex numbers. Does not count for credit toward the major or minor in mathematical sciences. Not open for credit to students who have obtained a grade of C or better in MATH 229.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MATH 105 with a grade of C or better and MATH 104 with an S grade; or MATH 110 with a grade of C or better; or previous credit in MATH 155; or satisfactory performance on the Mathematics Placement Examination.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MATH 201 - Foundations of Elementary School Mathematics


    Introduction to sets, geometry, measurement, logic, structure of mathematical systems, and the real number system. Open for credit only toward the majors in early childhood studies, elementary education, and special education. Does not count for credit toward the major or minor in mathematical sciences. Not used in major or minor GPA calculation for mathematical sciences majors or minors.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: One year of high school algebra and one year of high school geometry.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MATH 206 - Introductory Discrete Mathematics


    Introduction to sets, algorithms, induction, recursion, relations, graphs, trees, and algebraic structure, with applications, many of which are in computer science. Not used in major or minor GPA calculation for mathematical sciences majors or minors.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MATH 104 and MATH 105, or MATH 110, or satisfactory performance on the Mathematics Placement Examination.

    Credits: 3
 

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