Engages in full-time clinical experience with designated mentors in Professional Development School (PDS) sites, progressively assuming the lead-teacher role in the classroom while planning and co-teaching with the mentor. Direct supervision under the direction of a mentor teacher and University supervisor. One, eight-week, full-time, supervised clinical experience in a school. Clinical Practice in lower (grades 1-3) or upper elementary (grades 4-6) grade levels.
Study of literature (written in English) by Latina and Latino writers, including, but not limited to, Mexican American (Chicana/o), Puerto Rican American, Cuban American and Dominican American authors.
Focuses on the interlinked natural and social systems of the contemporary world. Particular attention is given to the qualitative social sciences and history, and to analyzing the public and political discourses surrounding environmental regimes.
Management and Instructional Strategies in Physical Education
PHED-275
Average GPA: 3.57
Withdraw Rate: 1%
Total Enrollment: 2100
Number of Reviews: 0
Introduction to management and instructional strategies specific to teaching physical education in grades K-12. Content includes rationale for skill progressions, scope and sequence of physical education curriculum, and program planning.
Focuses on the contribution of psychological theories on the legal system and the increasing use of mental health professionals in this system. Topics to be covered include a variety of issues related to ways the fields of psychology and legal studies intersect, including examining theories of crime, stages of the trial process, police training, judge and jury decision making, use of expert witnesses, the insanity defense, witness reliability and crime victims.
Engages pre-service teachers in planning, teaching, assessment and collaboration in order to support and enhance student learning and well-being. Participation in activities required of fully employed teachers.
Examines communities, groups and organizations as social systems and environmental contexts. Reflects social work's values and principles in the macro social environment and the integration of theories drawn from sociology, psychology, biology, anthropology and economics to understand and critically analyze the multiple influences on human behavior as affected by race, class, gender, age and sexual orientation. Develops macro-assessment skills within the framework of empowerment.
Personal and Professional Development for Business
BUAD-200
Average GPA: 0
Withdraw Rate: 49%
Total Enrollment: 540
Number of Reviews: 0
Introduces the skills, abilities and knowledge related to functioning in a professional business environment. Focus on developing those skills considered important by employers as well as familiarizing students with the ABLE graduation requirement. Sessions vary in duration, depending on the activities involved, which are subject to change. Writing assignments and mandatory attendance at events.
Culture and its impact on the interactions of individuals and groups is the core concern of this course. The norms, roles, values, beliefs and traditions of various ethnic and racial groups are primordial to an understanding of why there is conflict among groups. This class emphasizes cultural awareness as a means of more fully understanding the dynamics of controversies among different groups and examines a variety of "rational" systems, belief and value structures that directly clash with those of neighboring groups.
Covers the basic skills and techniques required for audio production in media. Emphasis is on the aesthetics, principles and practices in producing and designing audio programs for media.
Introduction to the equipment and techniques of television studio production. Each student produces and directs a variety of live-to-tape productions. Outside class crew hours required.
Introduces students to an array of study strategies and campus resources to help them be academically successful during their collegiate career. Topics include time management, note-taking, test preparation, college writing and more. Seven-week course.
The study of coastlines, coastal landforms, and the tectonic and oceanographic forces that shape them. One mandatory Saturday half-day field trip to Assateague Island is required.
A comprehensive course for undergraduate students seeking an academic career integrating multiple disciplines. Provides an in-depth study examining the purpose and value of an interdisciplinary course of study. Consider and design individualized programs as well as initiate interdisciplinary research.
A general historical survey of musical styles and genres from around the world. Topics may include Western classical music, non-Western cultures, folk music and jazz.
This class was really relaxed. We mostly watched YouTube videos of jazz musicians and he would tell us random facts about the musicians. As long as you go to class you will get a good grade.
