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COMM 251 - Public Relations Writing
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Reasons for and use of various styles of writing utilized in public relations; intensive writing; emphasis on style, message clarity, and appropriateness. Lecture/Lab S Prerequisite(s): COMM 211.
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COMM 257 - Campbell NOW! TV
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Students gain practical skills and work experience through the production of Campbell NOW! TV, a campus cable television program. Students serve in pre-production, writing, reporting, editing, studio production, and/or post-production positions. This course may be repeated for credit, but a maximum of three hours can be applied to the major. Lecture/Lab F, S
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COMM 261 - Team and Small Group Communication
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Theory and practice of effective communication in small groups, including stages of group development, role emergence, leadership functions, decision-making strategies, conflict management, and the significance of power. Lecture F, S
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COMM 267 - Introduction to Converged Media
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Survey of digital, electronic, and journalistic media industries; history, management, regulation, and future directions; prerequisite for all other broadcasting, digital media, and journalism courses. Lecture S Prerequisite(s): COMM 150 or 280; COMM 160 Corequisite(s): COMM 170
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COMM 272 - Copy Editing
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Basic copy editing skills; news judgment, proofing, copy correction, headline writing, and the other functions of the copy desk. Lecture/Lab As needed Prerequisite(s): COMM 267.
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COMM 277 - Introduction to Sports Communication
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Introduction to and overview of the sports communication field, including media organizations, sports journalism, myth and fandom in sports; interpersonal and group relationships of sports; gender, race, and ethnicity in sports; risk and crisis communication in sports; commodification of sports; and the future of sports communication. Spring Prerequisite(s): COMM 150 or COMM 280 or permission of the Instructor.
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COMM 280 - Introduction to Communication Theory
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Identify the purposes, history, and practical application of key social and rhetorical theories of communication through reading and discussing classic works of communication theory. Lecture F
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COMM 298 - Independent Study in Communication
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Special projects in communication developed under the direction of a faculty member on a tutorial basis. As needed Prerequisite(s): Must have permission of department to enroll.
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COMM 299 - Special Topics in Communication
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Guided research or experimental classes at the sophomore level concerning a topic determined by the instructor. As needed Prerequisite(s): Must have permission of the instructor to enroll.
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COMM 301 - Interviewing
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Theories and techniques in preparing and conducting research/informational, persuasive, and employment interviews; central focus on the art of asking questions and understanding how that influences communication. Lecture/Lab F
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COMM 302 - Sports Reporting
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Basics of broadcast sports reporting: gathering/writing, sports presentation skills, sports production and sportscast production; students will locate and cover local and campus sports events, write original sports stories, conduct/produce an interview, and assist in the production of a game broadcast. Registration requires permission of instructor. Lecture/Lab Alt S Prerequisite(s): COMM 170.
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COMM 310 - Quantitative Research Methods
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Role of quantitative research in effective communication; understanding and applying research, hypothesis development, research project design, instrument design, data acquisition, analysis, interpretation, application and evaluation. Lecture F
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COMM 311 - Introduction to Persuasion
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Persuasion as an influencing agent upon human behavior; use of critical method to evaluate persuasion and persuasive campaigns. Lecture S
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COMM 312 - Advanced Journalism
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Specialized reporting skills and techniques; advanced skills in journalistic interviewing, observing, and conducting surveys; basics of interpretive, analytical, and investigative reporting. Lecture/Lab As needed Prerequisite(s): COMM 267.
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COMM 327 - Studio Television Production
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Basic elements of studio television production: the principles of videography, camera operation, lighting, audio, and production management. Students must take COMM 327 and COMM 327L during the same semester. Lecture F Prerequisite(s): COMM 217, COMM 251, or permission of the instructor
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COMM 327L - Studio Television Production Lab
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Work with studio cameras, audio equipment, lighting grid, switcher, VTRs, and character generator to produce a variety of video programs. Students must take COMM 327 and COMM 327L during the same semester. Lab F Prerequisite(s): COMM 217, COMM 251, or permission of the instructor
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COMM 347 - Digital Video Production
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Scripting, producing, directing, and editing of longer form, non-news television programs using the tools of digital electronic field production (EFP). Lectures and arranged labs teach the fundamentals of EFP camera operation, lighting, audio, digital editing, and other post-production tools. Each student will participate in origination of two portfolio-worth video productions. Lecture/Lab F Prerequisite(s): COMM 217, COMM 251, or permission of the instructor
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COMM 370 - Communication Ethics
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Examines major approaches for assessing ethics in human communication to raise consciousness, suggest possible criteria for judgment, and stimulate critical thinking about problems in communication within interpersonal, organizational, mediated, and public/political realms. Lecture F
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COMM 380 - Qualitative Research Methods
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Theoretical perspectives that underpin qualitative study of communication phenomena and the specific approaches to conducting research that have grown out of those perspectives; collection of capta/data for communication research by engaging in participant observation research; emphasis on observing and interviewing in a field setting. Lecture F
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COMM 382 - Communication History
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Survey course designed to enable students to become conversant with the people, events, trends and ideas that have contributed to practice of communication in American society; social, political and intellectual environment; theoretical and methodological perspectives and tools historiographers use in analysis and evaluation of historical research. Lecture As needed
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COMM 390 - Organizational Communication
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Principles of organizational communication; foundations of organizational communication in organizational theory, the relationship of communication, interpersonal relationships, and media, and the dynamics of organizational culture. Lecture F
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COMM 391 - Health Communication
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Issues in the theory and practice of health communication. Topics include provider-patient communication; communication training for health professionals; communication in support systems for the elderly, disabled, and terminally ill; culture and diversity issues in communication of health information; health communication in healthcare organization, mass and new media technologies in health communication, risk and crisis communication; and communication in community/consumer health education and campaigns. Lecture As needed Prerequisite(s): COMM 240 and COMM 280, or Junior Standing.
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COMM 401 - Problems in Public Relations
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Organizational change, the philosophy of systems, cultural as well as functionalistic philosophy of public relations and communication management and conceptualize a unifying public relations and communication management theory; emphasis on overcoming current public relations and communication management problems. Lecture As needed Prerequisite(s): COMM 211.
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COMM 410 - Media Criticism
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Theoretical perspectives about sources, effects, and ideologies of the information media; how to formulate and evaluate theory-based research questions concerning aspects of the information media; conducting in-depth academic research projects on information media phenomena; critical analysis of the performance of contemporary public argument. Lecture As needed
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COMM 411 - Converged Media Design
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Basics of converged media design for the communication professions; history and aesthetics of converged design. Lecture/Lab S Prerequisite(s): COMM 217, COMM 251, or permission of the instructor
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COMM 420 - Communication Law
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Legal concepts that influence communication practice in society and shape the development and operation of communication industries. Lecture Alt S Prerequisite(s): COMM 280.
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COMM 430 - Cross Cultural Communication
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Analysis of verbal and nonverbal communication and related factors within and between various cultures, prediction patterns and effects, and discussion of communication barriers. Lecture Alt S Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing.
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COMM 440 - Relational Communication
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Communication patterns in the development, maintenance, deterioration, and dissolution of interpersonal relationships. Functional and dysfunctional communication behaviors in familial, collegial, and technological relationships. Lecture S Prerequisite(s): COMM 240 or Junior standing and permission of the instructor
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COMM 450 - Internship
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Supervised off-campus work projects with approved agencies; requirements include regularly scheduled weekly on-campus course meeting. Through the internship, students gain practical skills, employment contacts and work experience. F, S, Sum Prerequisite(s): COMM 150 or COMM 280, 15 hours passed in the major with a major GPA of 3.0 and an overall GPA of 2.5, Junior Standing and approval of the department’s internship director.
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COMM 451 - Communication Training and Development
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Principles and skills of developing and presenting communication training programs; emphasis placed upon applications of communication skill development, communication theory, and instructional communication research in organizational contexts. Lecture/Lab F Prerequisite(s): COMM 390 or permission of the instructor
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COMM 470 - Capstone Seminar
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Culmination of the students’ education in communication; opportunity to showcase skills gained and concepts learned; student teams will collaborate on a cross-sequence project. The campaign produced will provide portfolio material as evidence of communication knowledge and abilities. As needed
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COMM 471 - Newspaper Practicum
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Students gain practical skills and work experience with the campus newspaper, The Campbell Times. Staff members serve in editorial, reporting, or sales positions. Registration requires the permission of the adviser. A maximum of three hours can be applied to the major. F, S
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COMM 472 - Newspaper Practicum
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Students gain practical skills and work experience with the campus newspaper, The Campbell Times. Staff members serve in editorial, reporting, or sales positions. Registration requires the permission of the adviser. A maximum of three hours can be applied to the major. F, S
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COMM 473 - Newspaper Practicum
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Students gain practical skills and work experience with the campus newspaper, The Campbell Times. Staff members serve in editorial, reporting, or sales positions. Registration requires the permission of the adviser. A maximum of three hours can be applied to the major. F, S
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COMM 476 - Yearbook Practicum
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The University’s yearbook, The Pine Burr, is produced in this course. Students gain practical skills and experience on the yearbook staff through editorial and reporting positions. Registration requires the permission of the adviser. A maximum of three hours can be applied to the major. F, S
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COMM 477 - Yearbook Practicum
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The University’s yearbook, The Pine Burr, is produced in this course. Students gain practical skills and experience on the yearbook staff through editorial and reporting positions. Registration requires the permission of the adviser. A maximum of three hours can be applied to the major. F, S
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COMM 478 - Yearbook Practicum
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The University’s yearbook, The Pine Burr, is produced in this course. Students gain practical skills and experience on the yearbook staff through editorial and reporting positions. Registration requires the permission of the adviser. A maximum of three hours can be applied to the major. F, S
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COMM 487 - Advanced Television News Production and Reporting
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Under the direction of a faculty instructor, the student will create original video news content. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor
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COMM 490 - Communication Thesis
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Under the direction of a faculty instructor, the student will formulate and execute an original research project to culminate in a paper and expected presentation at an external conference. As needed, Main Campus Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor
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COMM 498 - Advanced Independent Study in Communication
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Special projects in communication developed under the direction of a faculty member on a tutorial basis. As needed Prerequisite(s): Must be junior or senior majoring in communication. Must have permission of department to enroll.
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COMM 499 - Advanced Topics in Communication
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Advanced study of contemporary theories, methods, practices, processes, or issues related to the field of communication. Topic varies. As needed Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing; or permission of the instructor.
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COMM 541 - Communication and Social Change
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Cross-listed: PUBH
Examines the principles of change communication, including utilizing communication strategies to foster social change; the relationship of communication, interpersonal relationships, and media in change campaigns; and the dynamics of culture on the change process. Lecture S Prerequisite(s): PUBH status or Junior Standing and permission of the instructor
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COMM 561 - Advanced Health Communication
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Cross-listed: PUBH
Examines the principles of health communication and health research. Students will understand how to utilize communication strategies to create health research; the relationship of communication, interpersonal relationships, organizations, and media in health campaigns; and the dynamics of culture in health communication. Lecture F Prerequisite(s): PUBH status or Junior Standing and permission of the instructor
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Criminal Justice Administration |
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CRIM 231 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
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This course will cover the basics of the criminal justice system. Students will learn about the structure of the criminal justice system and the basic components of law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Students will get a close up look at the criminal justice system and be able to explain how criminal justice works on a practical basis. Students will evaluate the effectiveness of the criminal justice system. Students will also become familiar with the various participants in the criminal justice system and will ultimately come away with a clear concept of what their future role in this system will be, and how they can assist in the smooth workings of the system. Prerequisite(s): None.
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CRIM 232 - Introduction to Criminology
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This course will provide an in-depth analysis of criminality, including the etiology (origin) of crime, and the extent and nature of crime within American society. The primary theories of criminality will be critiqued. Prerequisite(s): None.
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CRIM 270 - Courts and Procedures
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This course is a study of the working and structure of the United States Court System. Students will study the federal court system as well as the North Carolina court system. Students will study the concepts of jurisdiction and appeals as well as the actual structure of a trial. Prerequisite(s): CRIM 231 and CRIM 232 .
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CRIM 280 - Introduction to Law Enforcement
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This survey course will acquaint students with the various historical and operational aspects of the law enforcement process including an analysis of several intractable and endemic problems of policing a free society. Prerequisite(s): CRIM 231 and CRIM 232 .
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CRIM 300 - Introduction to Law
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Cross-listed: (Also POLS 300 , HIST 300 )
This course is a comprehensive introduction to the American legal system; the role of the courts, legislature and administrative agencies in the legal system; major substantive areas of law; legal reasoning, legal writing and legal research. The course will focus on legal writing, and students will be introduced to the legal research and the “Socratic Method.” Through lectures from faculty members of the Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, students will be exposed to the course traditionally taught during the first year of law school and other courses of particular interest in today’s society. In addition to acquiring basic legal knowledge and skills, students should gain valuable insight into whether they want to attend law school and enter the legal profession. For those students who do ultimately attend law school, the course should prove beneficial in their transition from undergraduate to professional study. Prerequisite(s): POLS 229 , POLS 230 , and junior status.
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CRIM 310 - Victimology
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This course will examine various issues attending victimology, including, but not limited to: critical issues in the measurement of victimization, victimization characteristics, the victim’s role and experience in the criminal justice system, emerging victim compensation and restitution programs, domestic violence, how to prevent personal victimization, and issues of restorative justice. Contemporary political, philosophical, social, legal, and administrative issues facing victims will also be addressed. Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 12 hours of criminal justice courses.
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CRIM 315 - Youth at Risk
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This course will examine various issues surrounding youth-at-risk. This course will give students a better understanding of certain risk factors and characteristics of youth-at-risk, in addition to, the most significant problems faced by this population. Important concepts to be examined include: parental responsibility, learning disabilities, internet dangers, peer pressure, school violence, and substance abuse. By the end of the course, students will be able to articulate how these elements play a role in youth becoming “at-risk.”
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CRIM 339 - Ethics in Government
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Cross-listed: (Also POLS 339 )
This course will help students better understand the ethical and moral dilemmas pressed upon governmental employees in today’s society. The most notable approaches to ethics, values, and morality in government and criminal justice by prominent theorists in the field will be studied. Important concepts will be examined, such as administrative responsibility, mental attitudes, public interest, personal codes, paradoxes of procedure, and ethical and moral values systems. Prerequisite(s): POLS 229 and POLS 230 .
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CRIM 350 - Evidence
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In this course, students will learn the basic rules and procedures of the admission of evidence. Students will examine the structure and form of the court system and its participants. They will also examine admissible evidence gained by law enforcement with and without warrants. Students will examine the various forms and types of evidence to be admitted. They will examine expert and lay witnesses, privileges, and the form of examining witnesses. Finally, students will also examine relevance, authentication, and hearsay and its exceptions. Prerequisite(s): CRIM 231 and CRIM 232 .
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CRIM 360 - Criminal Justice Administration
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This course is a study of the theory, principles, and concepts of effective administration as they relate to criminal justice organizations. Topics include management theory, organizational behavior, organizational structure, communication behavior, policy-making, planning, decision making, personnel management, manpower allocation, and productivity. Upon completion, students will be able to apply management theory, concepts, and principles in a criminal justice type/related organization. Prerequisite(s): CRIM 231 and CRIM 232 .
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CRIM 361 - Criminal Law
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This course will cover the basics of criminal law. Elements of murder, violent crime, property crime, computer crimes, and offenses against the government, morality offenses and laws against terrorism will be studied. In addition, inchoate offenses will be examined and defenses to crimes will be considered including justifications and excuses. Punishment and sentencing will also be examined. Basic vocabulary will be developed. Students will learn how to brief case opinions to understand court rulings. Oral presentation skills will be improved by having students present their briefs to the class. Prerequisite(s): CRIM 231 , CRIM 232 and POLS 229 .
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CRIM 362 - Juvenile Justice
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This course will acquaint students with various theories of delinquency, street gangs, school violence, and the institutional and community-based approaches of dealing with juveniles. Prerequisite(s): CRIM 231 and CRIM 232 .
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CRIM 363 - Community Corrections
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This course focuses on correctional procedures, practices, strategies and personnel regarding probation, parole, juveniles, diversion, and other innovative correctional approaches applied in a community setting.
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CRIM 410 - Community Policing
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This course examines proactive community-oriented policing and problem solving in the context of changes in police departments and
communities. Students will be provided with the knowledge needed to understand the community policing philosophy and its applications for police and society. Students will examine the evolution of community policing, the relationship of the police and the community in the community policing philosophy, the implementation, and methods of evaluating community-oriented and problem solving initiatives. Main Campus Spring Only Prerequisite(s): CRIM 231 and CRIM 232 OR Instructor Permission
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CRIM 411 - Race, Ethnicity and Crime
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An analysis of the relationship between race, ethnicity and crime, based on the involvement of racial minorities in crime in the criminal justice system. This course addresses the role of racism in theories of crime and in American law and the treatment of minorities by the various components of the criminal justice system and the differentials in offending, processing, victimization, and employment in criminal justice agencies. “Race” and “crime” are examined as “social constructs” which have acquired their meaning through the interaction of human groups within social and historical contexts. Main Campus Fall Only Prerequisite(s): CRIM 231 and CRIM 232 OR Instructor Permission
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CRIM 420 - Criminal Investigation
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This course will acquaint the student with the various procedures of basic criminal investigation. The course focuses on the techniques used by all investigators who are called upon to reconstruct major criminal offenses and collect evidence from crime scenes. Some criminalistics and forensic aspects will also be introduced. Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 12 hours of criminal justice courses or permission of instructor.
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CRIM 430 - Correctional Philosophies and Issues
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This course is an in-depth survey of various correctional philosophies and issues, including discussion of how philosophies have been translated into policies that favor incarceration. The history of corrections in American will be reviewed. The impact of societal structures, organizations, and beliefs will be discussed in relation to the formulation and execution of correctional philosophies. Prerequisite(s): CRIM 231 , CRIM 232 and CRIM 360 , or permission of instructor.
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CRIM 440 - Theories of Justice
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This course will give students an understanding of the major endemic controversies surrounding the field of criminal justice. Included will be an in-depth critical analysis of how world-views are formed, what a Christian view of justice entails, and how that view of justice differs from both classical and contemporary views of justice. Additionally, various policy developments that focus on particular criminal justice issues will be examined. Prerequisite(s): CRIM 231 and CRIM 232 , and junior status.
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CRIM 441 - Criminal Justice Policy
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This course is designed to familiarize students with criminal justice policy by providing an overview of the formation, implementation, quantitative and qualitative evaluation, and ethical aspects of policy making in the criminal justice system. Moreover, the course will focus on contemporary and historical issues as a means for examining the various components, methodologies and outcomes. Prerequisite(s): CRIM 231 and CRIM 232 , and junior status.
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CRIM 454 - Internship
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An internship is a supervised work experience with selected law firms, law enforcement agencies, correctional agencies, or non-profit organizations, designed to give students actual experience in a particular area of criminal justice. (Open only to Criminal Justice majors with approval of the professor.) Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior status.
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CRIM 460 - Independent Study
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Independent study of special topics is established at the request of the student and faculty member when special needs or circumstances require examination of subject matter not otherwise included in the academic program (by arrangement with the instructor).
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CRIM 470 - Critical Issues in Criminal Justice
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The focus of this course varies from year to year, but selected topics will address endemic and/or emerging issues related to criminal justice. The course will allow students to extensively study and critically analyze a topic of high interest related to the field of criminal justice and justice administration. Examples of focus topics include, but are not limited to, police tactics, domestic violence, the media and violence, serial killers, criminal profiling, community-oriented policing, private security, race and crime, critical issues in policing, and organized crime. Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 12 hours of criminal justice courses or permission of instructor. Students may take this course twice for a total of 6 hours toward graduation.
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CRIM 482 - Seminar in Criminal Procedure
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This is a case-driven capstone course that requires seniors to read, analyze, and apply legal opinions relating to criminal procedure issues. Students will read cases to be discussed in class covering due process issues including, but not limited to, warrant requirements, search and arrest requirements, right to counsel, right to a jury, rights to bail, and right against cruel and unusual punishment. Traditional Socratic Method will be used to ascertain student’s comprehension of the material. As a culminating project, students will prepare a research paper relating to a topic covered in the class in which they will elicit and analyze case law and other relevant materials that are on point. Additionally, students will present oral discussions of their papers in class. Skills and concepts developed in previous classes form the foundation for this course. Prerequisites: 12 hours of Criminal Justice courses, senior status, and permission of instructor. Prerequisite(s): 12 hours of Criminal Justice courses, senior status, and permission of instructor.
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Cybersecurity |
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CSEC 255 - Introduction to Cybersecurity
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This course provides an overview of Cybersecurity. This course examines the concept, framework, and applications of Cybersecurity, as well as, analyzes the relevant historical background and current critical issues. The focus of the course will center on Cybersecurity and relevant security issues. Students will be exposed to a spectrum of activities, methods, and case studies with emphasis on practical aspects of Cybersecurity. Lecture
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CSEC 430 - Ethical Hacking
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This course focuses on vulnerability assessment through ethical hacking in systems, processes, and the technologies associated with cyberspace domain. Students will examine, practice, and use hacking tools and techniques used in the industry to protect cyberspace infrastructure (networks, applications, data, users, and services). Key topics include penetration testing, attack vectors, intrusion detection, honey pots, cryptography, steganography, user rights, privileges, security baseline analyzers, hardware/BIOS security, operational security, malware detection and analysis, enumeration, password cracking, wireless hacking, session hijacking, SQL injection, and Linux hacking. This course also prepares student for EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker certification exam. Use of Kali tools is recommended. Lecture Prerequisite(s): ITS 310 and Senior Standing
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CSEC 465 - Senior Project
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This course serves as the capstone of the Cybersecurity degree. Students will be required to apply their classroom knowledge to design and develop a project using cybersecurity development methods. Students will submit a comprehensive report and present findings to the class for final evaluation. Prerequisite(s): Senior CSEC Standing
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CSEC 490 - Internship
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This internship is a supervised work experience with selected Cybersecurity agencies and organizations, designed to give the student actual experience in a particular area of Cybersecurity. Open only to Cybersecurity majors with the approval of the instructor. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior Status and instructor permission
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Economics |
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ECON 201 - Microeconomics
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A study of the individual business firm, with emphasis on an analysis of demand, supply, and costs; production and pricing under various market conditions; allocation of economic resources and determination of the shares of the national income paid to the different factors of production.
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ECON 202 - Macroeconomics
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A study of the national economy with emphasis on economic institutions, determination of national income, economic fluctuations, functions of money and banking, the economic role of government, labor problems, international trade, and economic growth. Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 .
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ECON 420 - Money and Banking
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The function and development of money, credit, and banking, with emphasis on the Federal Reserve System and its policies for maintaining economic stability. Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 and ECON 202 .
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ECON 430 - Intermediate Microeconomics
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Analysis of the determination of prices and of market behavior including demand, costs and production, pricing under competitive conditions, and pricing under monopoly and other imperfectly competitive conditions. Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 and ECON 202 .
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ECON 440 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
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A study of the method and concepts of national income analysis with particular reference to the role of monetary and fiscal policy in maintaining full employment without inflation. Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 and ECON 202 .
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ECON 450 - Public Finance
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A study of the revenues and expenditures of federal, state, and local government with an analysis of the types of taxes and expenditures, and of government policy and its impact on full employment, economic growth, and national income. Fall Semester Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 and ECON 202 .
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ECON 455 - International Finance
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Topics include foreign exchange markets, exchange rate determinations, balance of payment problem, open macroeconomic policy and international financial organization. Fall Semester Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 and ECON 202 .
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ECON 457 - International Trade
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A study of positive and normative theories of international trade. Topics include: Determinations of international trade, welfare implications of international trade, commercial policies, and economic integration. Spring Semester Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 and ECON 202 .
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ECON 461 - Public Choice
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Designed for juniors/seniors. Analysis of the methods and consequences of arriving at collective decisions through political mechanisms. Applies economic theory and methodology to the study of nonmarket decision making. Topics include free-rider problems, voting, majority choice, demand revelation, and political bargaining. Fall Semester Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 and ECON 202 .
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ECON 462 - Law and Economics
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An economic analysis of the law. Topics include an introduction to legal institutions and legal analysis; application of economic concepts to the law of property, contracts and torts, criminal law, and constitutional law; the economic efficiency of the common law; and a public choice perspective on the evolution of the law. As needed Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 and ECON 202 .
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ECON 463 - Labor Economics
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An economic analysis of labor-market conditions and labor-related issues including unemployment, wage determination, working hours, trade unions, and government policy. Human capital theory is also introduced. As needed Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 and ECON 202 .
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ECON 464 - History of Economic Doctrine
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A survey of the development of economic thought from ancient times until the present, the relation of economic doctrines to the problems of the period, and to the other sciences. Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 and ECON 202 .
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ECON 480 - Special Topics in Economics
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Subject matter varies. May be repeated for credit with permission of the department. As needed Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 ECON 202
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ECON 490 - Economics Internship
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Economics-related employment experience with an approved organization. Related term paper required. Prerequisite(s): junior standing (at least), declared major in Economics, overall grade point average of 2.0 or greater, and completion of an independent study contract.
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EDUC 106 - Mathematics PRAXIS CORE Preparation
2
The purpose of this 2-credit hour course is to prepare for the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Reading Assessment. Throughout this course, you will learn test-taking strategies, review related content specific objectives, and analyze practice test items. Each student will provided continuous feedback to support their individual areas of need. At the conclusion of this course, you will be expected to pass the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Reading Assessment. Passing the Praxis Core Exam is a prerequisite for being accepted to the School of Education Program.
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EDUC 107 - Reading PRAXIS CORE Preparation
2
The purpose of this 2-credit hour course is to prepare for the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Reading Assessment. Throughout this course, you will learn test-taking strategies, review related content specific objectives, and analyze practice test items. Each student will provided continuous feedback to support their individual areas of need. At the conclusion of this course, you will be expected to pass the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Reading Assessment. Passing the Praxis Core Exam is a prerequisite for being accepted to the School of Education Program.
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EDUC 206 - Mathematics Licensure Prep
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This course is designed for prospective elementary and special education teachers. This course focuses on essential
mathematics content knowledge for elementary education. The focus of this course is for students to gain a conceptual understanding of
Operations with Whole Numbers, Place Value, Fractions, Ratios, Early Equations and Expressions, Measurement, and Geometry. Fall Prerequisite(s): General College Curriculum Math Requirement Met (6 Hrs of Math)
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EDUC 207 - Mathematics Success
(3)
This course is designed for prospective elementary and special education teachers. This course focuses on tasks that are
essential for effective teaching of elementary mathematics. Students will investigate strategies to implement rich math tasks, with multiple
representations and the use of manipulatives, in addition to analyzing student strategies and errors. At the conclusion of this course,
students will be required to take the math portion of their elementary/SPED licensure test. Spring Prerequisite(s): EDUC 206
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EDUC 221 - Introduction to Education
(3)
A study of the development of our present-day educational system, with emphasis on historical background and development, aims of education in a democracy, duties of the teacher, purpose and development of the curriculum, facilities, support, and control of the schools. The course is designed to be a foundation for further study in education as well as a general college elective. Additional information concerning Campbell University’s Professional Education program requirements and the state of North Carolina licensure requirements will be provided. A 10 hour field experience in a local school setting is required. Fall, Spring, Summer
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EDUC 223 - Psychology Applied to Teaching
(3)
A study of psychological principles applied to teaching and learning. Concepts of developmental characteristics and theories, student differences and diversity, learning and thinking, and creating a positive environment for learning and teaching are studied and applied to real world classrooms. A 10 hour Field Experience is required for this course. Fall, Spring
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EDUC 310 - Assessment and the Data Informed Teacher
(3)
This course will take the candidate through a formative assessment cycle including establishing an understanding of types of assessments, assessment and rubric writing, data collection and analysis, and data informed instruction. Through this work, candidates will mirror the edTPA planning, instruction, and assessment process. Spring Prerequisite(s): EDUC 221.
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EDUC 351 - Elementary Education Curriculum
(3)
A study of the development, philosophy, and goals of the K-6 school with particular attention paid to the curriculum, organizational patterns, and classroom management. Emphasis is placed on planning and evaluating developmentally appropriate experiences for children aged five through twelve, including those with special needs. Fall, Spring Prerequisite(s): EDUC 221.
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EDUC 355 - Teaching Writing Across the Curriculum
(3)
The focus on this course is to assist prospective teacher candidates in refining written and oral communication skills as well as to apply and analyze methodologies of Learning to Write as well as Writing to Learn. Writing assessment will be covered as it relates to the standards put forth by the State of North Carolina. Required for K-6 and Middle Grades Language Arts majors. Spring Prerequisite(s): EDUC 221.
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EDUC 365 - Teaching in the Middle
(3)
This course is designed for prospective middle grade teachers to learn about effective programs and practices at middle schools. Emphasis is placed on components of a highly successful middle school program, current trends and issues in a middle level schooling, middle level curriculum and young adolescents. This course is typically offered on-location at a local middle school. Fall
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EDUC 400 - Reading Foundations
(3)
EDUC 400 focuses on the Foundations of Reading and the reading process. Students explore a variety of instructional approaches for teaching literacy and gain understanding in appropriate assessment practices. Major components of literacy will include phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, phonics, concepts of print, the alphabetic principle, diagnosis of reading difficulties, word analysis skills, vocabulary development, methods for assessing reading development, identifying students strengths and weaknesses in using word identification strategies and understanding multiple approaches to reading instruction. Students will focus on strategies for helping all students succeed—including struggling readers and English language learners. Offered in the Spring of Junior Year. Requires 20 hour Short Field Experience Fall Prerequisite(s): Teacher Licensure candidates only.
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EDUC 406 - Integrated Reading
(2)
EDUC 406 focuses on the components of Integrated Reading. Candidates explore a variety of instructional approaches for teaching literacy and gain understanding in appropriate assessment practices. Emphasis is placed on reading literacy and reading comprehension techniques for developmentally appropriate classroom experiences. This class will accommodate diverse candidate population and examine various standards from the ELA Common Core. Major components of literacy will include word analysis skills, vocabulary development, methods for assessing reading development, exploration of genres, and understanding multiple approaches to reading instruction. Spring Prerequisite(s): EDUC 400
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EDUC 410 - Integrative Curriculum
(2)
Course examining a variety of methods for bringing together various aspects of the curriculum while addressing the needs of learners in an interdisciplinary context. Students will learn to apply teaching methodologies and theoretical principles in a variety of ways in order to intentionally integrate content across subject areas while addressing developmental needs of students. Course is designed to provide opportunities for students to both reflect upon and analyze effective practice and application of theory as they move through the teaching cycle of Plan, Teach, Assess. Senior Year, Fall Prerequisite(s): Teacher Licensure candidates only.
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EDUC 432 - Practicum
(1)
The practicum is a 50-hour field experience taken during the fall semester of the senior year by all Secondary and K-12 teacher education majors in conjunction with methods courses. 10 hours must be designated as teaching within the classroom. Students observe, assist, and carry out instruction in a public school classroom under the supervision of cooperating teachers and education faculty members. Fall, Spring
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EDUC 435 - Mathematics for Elementary Education
(2)
Methods for teaching mathematics to elementary students are explored through project based learning experiences ready to take to the classroom. Topics include guiding instruction through elementary math standards, orgaininzing instruction and integrating assessment, and mathematical concepts, skills, and problem solving are the focus of this course. Fall
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EDUC 440 - Instructional Strategies and Contemporary Trends for K-12 and Secondary Teachers
(3)
This course provides an overview of curriculum design, as well as an examination of the general methods, techniques, practices, instructional materials, and teaching strategies deemed appropriate for teacher candidates. In addition, this course focuses on contemporary factors that are relevant to effective teaching, preparation for student teaching and the successful implementation of curriculums. Designed to facilitate the emerging educator’s pedagogical and instructional decision-making skills, the course examines contextual and instructional variables such as curriculum, lesson planning, educational resources, learner assessment, grading and classroom management, as well as venues to facilitate classroom dialogue, learner engagement. The course briefly explores the nature and implementation of effective literacy instructional strategies. Specific issues, practices, and materials will be discussed for enhancing literacy success in the content area classroom. This course is required for those seeking teacher licensure. This course is generally taken in preparation for practicum, which must be successfully completed prior to student teaching. Spring
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