Introduces students to collaborative critical care practice. Prepares students interested in critical care clinical practice to recognize and categorize causes of sudden deterioration of the critically ill patient. Teaches appropriate treatment and interventions for the deteriorating critically ill patient.
Teaching Language in Middle and High School English Classrooms
SCED-340
Average GPA: 3.67
Withdraw Rate: 0%
Total Enrollment: 57
Number of Reviews: 0
Study of materials and methods for teaching language arts in middle and high schools, with attention to aspects of language study for native speakers of standard English, speakers of non-standard English and English language learners. Various models and strategies for teaching language arts at this level are demonstrated and analyzed. Field experience concurrent with SCED 471.
In-depth study of literacy needs of diverse student populations. Includes instructional and assessment methods in reading and writing. Intended for Secondary and K-12 teacher certification candidates.
Study of strategies and materials that support reading, writing, speaking and listening in content area study of secondary English language arts, with emphasis on methods of teaching language and writing and technology integration. Long-range planning and assessment are examined as elements for integrating the language arts. Required classroom visitations and field experiences.
Continuing analysis of middle and high school programs in social studies. Emphasis on methods of teaching history, geography, economics and citizenship. Current curriculum trends are considered. Includes development of strategies and skills for teaching social studies with technology. Continuation of SCED 372. Required classroom visitations and field experiences as necessary to complete assignments.
Second course of a two-course sequence dealing with techniques for teaching mathematics. Includes organization of teaching units, assessment, observation and evaluation of teaching in middle and high school settings. Includes development of strategies and skills for teaching mathematics with technology. Required classroom visitations and field experiences as necessary to complete assignments.
Examines of the diversity of families in the U.S. Study of the demographic trends in family formations, marital arrangements, parenting and childbearing, and such controversial issues as unmarried couples, alternative families, abortion, surrogacy and violence in families.
Social Conflict and Achieving Peace: A Sociological Perspective
SOCI-225
Average GPA: 2.56
Withdraw Rate: 22%
Total Enrollment: 164
Number of Reviews: 0
Focuses on questions about why humans use violence to resolve interpersonal, intergroup and international conflict by examining strategies of conflict management and peacebuilding and the sociology of `positive' peace. Includes a civic engagement component requiring an average of three hours per week outside of class over the semester engaged in work with a local organization on peace-building. Enhances technological and information literacies as well as critical thinking and command of language. Integrates knowledge developed in a variety of disciplines.
Analysis of the variety of class and rank structures found in both past and contemporary societies. Special attention focused on the determinants of social class as well as the related issues of social mobility and changes in class position of both individuals and groups. Additional emphasis on identifying both attitudinal and behavioral consequences of class position.
Consideration of crime and delinquency as forms of deviant behavior; examination of social causes, social reactions and applicable sociological theories.
Introduction to qualitative and quantitative social research methods. Emphasis on research design, question formulation, sampling techniques, hypothesis testing, data analysis, computer processing and practical research activity.
Examines the environment as a social product. Uses the sociological perspective to explain how environmental problems are structurally created. Focuses on mining and forestry to illustrate how environmental degradation, disease, death and disability are produced.
Presents an integrated biopsychosocial approach to human behavior in older people. Addresses changes in demographic patterns and family patterns, which affect older adults today. Includes an overview of social work practice with older people, and the policies and programs that serve them. Examines differences between and among special populations with increased emphasis on race, class, gender and sexual orientation.
Examines child welfare services and current policies in social work for children and their families. Explores the history of child welfare, the role current social problems such as poverty, teen pregnancy, violence, addiction, homelessness, human trafficking and war play in today's changing family. Provides an overview of the range of services available for families and children within the child welfare delivery system, including in-home services, foster care and adoption.
