Earth Science
ES 100 Introduction to Geology 3 credits
This course introduces students to Geology, which is the study of the Earth as a physical body. Students will explore the Earth's structure, its composition, and the geologic processes acting on and within our planet. Topics covered include: mineral and rock formation; plate tectonics; volcanism; mountain building; earthquakes; and surface processes such as erosion.
ES 114 Conservation of Natural Resources 3 credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the world in which they live, and to the basic principles of natural resource management. Students will begin to understand the complexities of applying conservation principles to real-world problems, and will learn the importance of protecting and wisely using the Earth's natural resources. The focus is on biological and geological resources, emphasizing forestry, wildlife management, fisheries, soil and water, and minerals and petroleum.
ES 115 Environmental Chemistry 3 credits
Same as CHEM 115.
ES 117 Natural Disasters 3 credits
Humans often find themselves directly in the path of natural processes and the natural evolution of landscapes. This course will provide an in-depth, hands-on study of natural hazards, their geography, and their impact on societies worldwide. The course will focus on a variety of natural hazards and related disasters including flooding, volcanoes, landslides, earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunami. Lectures will focus on both the physical processes (e.g. underlying geology or geophysics) of selected natural hazards and the human systems that have developed to minimize the impact of natural disasters.
ES 121 Dinosaurs 3 credits
Dinosaur paleontology incorporates concepts from geology and biology and integrates aspects of chemistry, physics and mathematics to explain and understand these magnificent animals, the environments in which they lived, and the processes that have shaped our dynamic Earth. Students learn how to apply the scientific method in learning about dinosaurs from their fossil remains.
ES 251 Extinctions 3 credits
Life has persisted on Earth for billions of years, despite a number of globally significant mass extinction events. Fossils provide the evidence necessary to understand the causes and effects of these events, as well as the ecosystem recovery and evolutionary radiation that may follow them. In this course, one or more of the most significant extinction events in the history of life will be expored in depth. Concepts and methods in paleontology will be covered, along with an overview of the history of life on Earth.
ES 330 Global Warming & Climate Change 3 credits
This course will examine the science and evidence for global warming, as well as characteristics of natural climate variability. It will address the cause-effect relationships for the greenhouse effect, attributable to the consumption of fossil fuels. Evidence of this major environmental problem will be reviewed through the findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and new data from selected environmentalists, climatologists, and paleoclimatologists. The course will also examine the nature of climate variability, it’s drivers, and the characteristics of abrupt climate change. A balanced view of this issue would be presented, with suggestions for alleviating this phenomenon. Students will be exposed to the scientific method as it relates to the evolving complexity of the global warming phenomenon. Prerequisite: BIO 161, CHEM/ES 115 or CHEM 140 and junior status.
Education
EDU 110 Foundations of American Education 3 credits
This course presents the history, structure, philosophy and socioeconomic factors of education in a democratic society. It deals with current issues confronting schools, including professional ethics, legal rights and responsibilities of professional educators and students. It provides the theoretical framework for additional education courses. A mandatory 20 hour practicum in a school setting runs concurrently with this course. This course must be taken at Upper Iowa University.
EDU 142 Human Growth, Development and Guidance 3 credits
This course is a study of the growth and development of humans from conception to senescence with an emphasis on birth to young adulthood. Physical, cognitive, social, affective, language and moral development will be explored. Topics will also include: individual and group similarities and differences; exceptional or abnormal development; and guiding parents, caregivers, community and staff regarding the implications of the stages of development. Same as PSY 142.
EDU 152 Assessment and Psychology 3 credits
This course integrates the study of the principles and theories of psychology as they relate to human learning and assessment in education. It includes theories of human development, cognition and educational research including the study and assessment of the traditional and exceptional learners, learners with disabilities, and gifted and talented learners. Learners will obtain practical understanding and experience in designing and scoring a variety of test formats and schedules including multiple choice, essay and portfolio assessment. Both criterion and norm referenced tests will be discussed in relation to ranges, ages and abilities of students. The processes of instructional design, motivation, classroom management, discipline, measurement and evaluation will be integrated for a comprehensive look at student learning. Successful completion of a general psychology course recommended.
EDU 162 Diversity for Teachers 3 credits
This course is designed to meet the human relations and multiculturalism requirements for teacher education and certification in the state of Iowa. It includes cognitive, affective and skill components that will contribute to the development of, sensitivity to, and understanding of the values, beliefs, lifestyles and attitudes of individuals and the diverse groups found in a pluralistic society. Topics discussed are the variables of ethnicity, race, social class, gender, religion, exceptionality, language and age, and the implications for human relations and education in particular. Meets cultures requirement for general education requirements.
EDU 206 Field Experience I: Elementary 2 credits
Concurrent with their enrollment in EDU 210 Methods: Birth-Elementary, students enrolled in Field Experience I participate in a 40 clock hour pre-professional experience in an elementary school. In addition to the on school site experience, students meet weekly for class. In addition to presentations on sexual harassment* and hazardous materials in the schools* (especially regarding chemicals), students will learn about selected Iowa Teaching Standards and Criteria and will complete weekly assignments regarding these standards. Various other expectations for field experience are explained in detail in a Field Experience Handbook. The times and locations of the classes will depend on the availability of the classroom. Attendance is mandatory for continued school placement. Prerequisites: Successful completion of EDU 110, EDU 210 and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
*These two topics will be covered with video presentations that must be viewed in order to receive a grade for the class.
EDU 207 Field Experience I: Secondary 2 credits
Concurrent with their enrollment in EDU 233 Methods: Secondary, students enrolled in Field Experience I participate in a 40 clock hour pre-professional experience in a secondary school. In addition to the on school site experience, students meet weekly for class. In addition to presentations on sexual harassment* and hazardous materials in the schools* (especially regarding chemicals), students will learn about selected Iowa Teaching Standards and Criteria and will complete weekly assignments regarding these standards. Various other expectations for field experience are explained in detail in a Field Experience Handbook. The times and locations of the classes will depend on the availability of the classroom. Attendance is mandatory for continued school placement. Prerequisites: Successful completion of EDU 110, EDU 233 and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
*These two topics will be covered with video presentations that must be viewed in order to receive a grade for the class.
EDU 209 Instructional Methods Early Childhood (special permission) 1-2 credits
This course is designed as a directed study course to provide the early childhood education components for those students who have already completed an instructional methods elementary course. This course is designed specifically for students seeking either the pre- kindergartenkindergarten or pre-kindergarten-grade 3 endorsement.
EDU 210 Methods: Birth-Elementary 3 credits
The course develops the student's understanding and application of the birth through elementary school level curriculum development, instructional principles, design and planning, with modification for individual needs of students, teaching strategies and classroom management. These strategies will reflect the historical, as well as current, behavioral, cognitive and affective theories of learning as they apply to the child's developmental stages. Prerequisites: EDU 110 and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 223 Child, Family Health and Nutrition 3 credits
An introduction to nutrients, their uses and food sources; application of the principles of diets for general health, for birth through senescence. This course includes nutritional needs and programs for families and children.
EDU 226 Field Experience II: Elementary 2 credits
Prerequisites: Successful completion of EDU 110, EDU 210, EDU 206, and be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Concurrent enrollment in EDU 305 Teaching Elementary Science, EDU 315 Teaching Elementary Social Studies, EDU 325 Teaching Elementary Math, or EDU 335 Teaching Elementary Language Arts is required. Students enrolled in Field Experience II participate in a 40 clock hour pre-professional experience in an elementary school. In addition to the on site school experience, students must meet weekly for class. Students will learn about selected Iowa Teaching Standards and Criteria and will complete weekly assignments regarding these standards. Attendance is mandatory for continued placement. Various other expectations for field experience are explained in detail in the Field Experience Handbook. Students with credit in EDU 229 may not enroll in this course.
EDU 227 Field Experience II: Secondary 2 credits
Prerequisites: Successful completion of EDU 110, EDU 233, EDU 207, and be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Concurrent enrollment in EDU 300-1 Teaching Secondary School Business or EDU 300-6 Teaching Secondary School Social Science is required. Students enrolled in Field Experience II participate in a 40 clock hour pre-professional experience in a secondary school. In addition to the on site school experience, students must meet weekly for class. Students will learn about selected Iowa Teaching Standards and Criteria and will complete weekly assignments regarding these standards. Attendance is mandatory for continued placement. Various other expectations for field experience are explained in detail in the Field Experience Handbook. Students with credit in EDU 229 may not enroll in this course.
EDU 229 Field Experience II: Alternate 1 credit
Learners must have successfully completed one of the following courses: EDU 206: Field Experience I (Elementary) or EDU 207: Field Experience I (Secondary), have sufficient clock hours of documented field experience in an appropriate setting as judged by the TEP Director or designee and be enrolled in an appropriate advanced methods class. Through this Field Experience (Alternative) course, learners will develop deeper understandings of the teacher as a professional who uses his/her knowledge and skills to make and carry out decisions to foster students’ educational development and school achievement. Learners will complete various assignments to help them understand more deeply the Iowa Teaching Standards and Criteria for Standards. The focus in Field Experience II (Alternative) will be on Iowa Teaching Standards and Criteria 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. These Iowa Teaching Standards generally align with UIU TEP Standards/Goals 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Students with credit in EDU 226 or EDU 227 may not enroll in this course.
EDU 233 Methods: Secondary 3 credits
This course helps to prepare pre-service educators for teaching in secondary (middle and high) schools. Students develop a ten-day interdisciplinary thematic unit (ITU) with associated lesson plans and teach a lesson from that unit. The ITU is expected to address various standards expressed in the UIU Teacher Education Program and include appropriate goals, objectives, activities, materials, lesson plans, and an assessment plan with associated artifacts. As students construct the ITU, they learn about appropriate categories of instructional strategies that research has demonstrated influence student achievement. Students also become aware of the "dimensions of learning" as a useful framework for understanding teaching and learning. Prerequisites: EDU 110 and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 234 Field Experience: Infant/Toddler 1 credit
This experience is used with the pre-kindergarten-grade 3 major/endorsement. This course requires a minimum of 20 clock hours at the infant/toddler level. Prerequisites: EDU 110 and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 235 Field Experience: Pre-Kindergarten 2 credits
This experience is used with the pre-kindergarten-grade 3 major/endorsement. This course requires a minimum of 40 clock hours at the pre-kindergarten level. Prerequisites: EDU 110 and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 252 Computers and Instructional Technology 3 credits
This course emphasizes effective communication techniques through the exposure to a wide array of instructional media including computer software and hardware. The use of multimedia will be utilized in a simulated classroom presentation by each student. Prerequisites: MIS 101 or equivalent college level course completed after 1990, EDU 110 and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 283 Language Development 1 credit
This course develops students' understanding of the characteristics, components and history of language. Students will learn the phases of normal language development as well as evaluation and application to the classroom.
EDU 300 Teaching Secondary School Subject Matter
Students must take a separate, specific methods course for each secondary subject area in which they are seeking endorsement and licensure.
The courses are intended to develop students' understanding and application at the secondary (grades 5-12) level of teaching strategies, classroom management, instructional planning principles and design within their specific discipline. These courses provide students with an understanding of the modern practices, techniques and trends in their subject areas of teaching. Prerequisites: A minimum of six credits of upper-division courses within the discipline and successful completion of EDU 110, EDU 233, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 300-1 Teaching Secondary School Business 3 credits
EDU 300-6 Teaching Secondary School Social Science 3 credits
EDU 304 Exceptional Persons 3 credits
This course is an introduction to students with disabilities. English Language Learners, students placed at risk, and students who are gifted are also addressed. Upon completion of this course, the pre-service educator should have basic knowledge of teaching strategies and instructional modifications and accommodations for inclusive education.
EDU 305 Teaching Elementary Science 2 credits
Current methods, development and organization of curriculum and new programs in teaching science to elementary school children with an emphasis on the experimental approach to teaching science will be covered. A standards-based curriculum along with engaging students in cooperative experiments will be explored. Emphasis is on the selection and use of appropriate instructional materials including technology, for the very young child through elementary age students. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 210, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 313 Teaching Creative Arts 2 credits
Current methods, development and organization of curriculum and new programs in teaching art, music and creative dramatics through play, recreational and organized activities for birth to elementary age students will be covered. This course will include development and organization of integrated curricula and teaching methods. The education program course will include student development of integrated thematic units, centers, manipulatives and performance techniques. Course will include analysis of scope and sequence of development of creative arts as well as selection and use of appropriate instructional materials. This course is integrated to provide the elementary methods component for elementary music, art and speech/communications/theatre. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 210, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 315 Teaching Elementary Social Studies 2 credits
Current methods, development and organization of curriculum and new programs in teaching social studies in an integrated format emphasizing reading, writing and research across the curriculum will be covered. An integrated teaching approach will be used to help students develop objectives, apply teaching strategies, utilize methodologies, organize curriculum and evaluate learning. Students will develop projects, lessons and units to use in their student teaching and teaching experiences. Activities will integrate the broad area of social studies (history, anthropology, government, geography, psychology) with other curriculum. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 210, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 325 Teaching Elementary Math 2 credits
This course incorporates the use of a problem solving approach in the development of mathematical topics relevant for the preschool through middle school teacher. Concepts include the NCTM standards, five content standards and five process standards. Emphasis is on the selection and use of appropriate instructional materials including technology, for the very young child through elementary age students. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 210, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program. General education math requirement is recommended.
EDU 326 Developmental Reading and Language Arts 3 credits
This course introduces students to the contemporary materials, methods and skills used in exposing and teaching young children through secondary school students to read in a balanced literacy program. Components examined include: reading, writing, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, phonemic awareness, fluency, and comprehension development. Additional topics include: reading motivation, principles of reading and writing instruction, integrated curriculum, reading recovery, thematic units, individualized reading and reading assessment including portfolios. Prerequisite: EDU 110; pre or co-requisite: EDU 210 and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 327 Teaching Health and Physical Education Birth - Elementary 3 credits
This course studies human growth and development related to the physical education of birth through children and youth. Emphasis is placed on the impact of developmental movement experiences, curriculum, teacher behavior, class management, dance activities, play environment, materials, and developmentally appropriate activities. There is also the study of methods, materials, and curriculum, on safety and healthy lifestyle choices. Literature information is made available for use in health activities and presentation for parents, community members, and students' birth through adult. Provides information on current trends in advocacy, health legislation, and public policy. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 210, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program. Same as HPER 327.
EDU 333 Literature: Birth-Adolescence 3 credits
This course is a survey of literature for birth, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, elementary and secondary age students together with the study of the purpose and utilization of literature in the classroom. Students will create card files of developmentally appropriate reading materials and activities to use in their teaching experiences. Does not satisfy the general education requirement for literature. Successful completion of EDU 110, EDU 210 or EDU 233 recommended.
EDU 335 Teaching Elementary Language Arts 2 credits
Current methods, development and organization of curriculum and new programs in teaching language arts and reading in an integrated format emphasizing reading, writing, and research across the curriculum will be covered. An integrated teaching approach will be used to help students develop objectives, apply teaching strategies, utilize methodologies, organize curriculum and evaluate learning. Students will develop projects, lessons and units to use in their student teaching and teaching experiences. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 210, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 407 Diagnostic and Corrective Reading and Language Arts 3 credits
This course specifies how to assess students and how to use assessment results to provide effective instruction. The following components are included: knowledge of existing standardized diagnostic reading instruments, development and implementation of informal reading inventories and teacher-developed instruments, determination of reading and writing instructional strategies (including content area reading strategies) linked to the assessment, and writing summative reports for stakeholders. A 30 hour tutoring experience is required. Prerequisites: EDU 326 and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 409 Practicum: Elementary Reading and Language Arts 3 credits
This course develops the learner's understanding and application of curriculum development, individual assessment of student's reading, writing, language arts and integrated research abilities, and group management and motivation. In this course, learners accept responsibilities within the classroom setting to assist in the reading instructional program by working under the guidance of the cooperating teacher in both individualized and group reading situations. 60 clock hours of practicum required. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 326, EDU 407, EDU 485, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 410 Practicum: Secondary Reading and Language Arts 3 credits
This course develops the learner's ability to assess, evaluate and instruct students with significant difficulties in reading, language arts or content area reading. In this course, learners accept responsibilities within the classroom setting to assist in the reading instructional program by working under the guidance of the cooperating teacher in both individualized and group reading situations. 60 clock hours of practicum required. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 326, EDU 407, EDU 485, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 425 Content Area Literacy 3 credits
This course provides instruction in how to develop individualized content reading skills for elementary, middle school, junior high and high school students; how to evaluate the readability of textbooks and students’ ability to read texts through informal teacher-made assessments; how to integrate technology in content area reading; and how to develop strategies to assist students in reading their content area textbooks. In addition, students develop knowledge of the different types of writing; knowledge of narrative, expressive, persuasive, informational, and descriptive writing; writing as communication; differentiated instructional strategies for reading and writing in the content areas. Prerequisite or co-requisite: EDU 110, EDU 210 or EDU 233 recommended.
EDU 428 Middle School Curriculum, Design and Strategies 3 credits
This course will provide the requisite middle school methodology to use along with the elementary or secondary school major. Curriculum design and instructional knowledge will be presented including: teaming, pedagogy and instructional methodology for a middle school. Prerequisites: EDU 110 and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 435 Middle School Students' Growth, Development and Management 3 credits
This course will provide the requisite middle school knowledge of the growth and development of the middle school age student to include emotional, physical and mental characteristics and needs. Management of middle school students will be discussed in relation to being able to use a variety of instructional strategies learned from either elementary or secondary methods courses to modify for use with middle school age students. Specific middle school scenarios and management situations will also be discussed in relation to unique middle school management techniques. Prerequisites: EDU 110 and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 443 Concepts of English 3 credits
The course is for the purpose of developing awareness and understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles involved in writing the English language. Grammar and composition will be highlighted. Prerequisites: EDU 110 and admittance to the Teacher Education Program. Highly recommended: 3 credit hours of foreign language at the college level.
EDU 444 Curriculum and Methods of ESL 3 credits
This course will assist preservice educators and teachers to develop the capacity to address the differential learning and transition needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students. Understanding changes occurring in the American classroom and understanding significant factors in those changes, such as students and their families who are culturally and linguistically diverse, are goals of this course. Effective programming models are an additional understanding. In the context of these understandings, appropriate content-based instructional practices, accommodations to facilitate students’ access to the curriculum, and assessment of student learning become the main foci of this course. Prerequisites: EDU 110 and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 445 Second Language Acquisition 3 credits
Second Language Acquisition provides ideas for pre-service educators and teachers to promote oral language, reading, and writing development in English for K-12 English Language Learners. It will provide pre-service educators and teachers with language acquisition theory, classroom organization, strategies, and assessment procedures for effective English learner instruction. Prerequisites: EDU 110 and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 446 Practicum in ESL 1 credit
This course develops the student's understanding and application of curriculum and methods in ESL. In this course, students accept responsibilities within the classroom setting to assist in the instructional program by working under the guidance of the cooperating teacher in both individualized and group situations. Twenty (20) clock hours of practicum are required in a classroom with ELLs present. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 443, EDU 444 and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 447 Problems in English Grammar 3 credits
The course will investigate the grammatical system of English; emphasis will be placed on tools and processes used to identify, assess, and teach grammatical patterns in written and spoken English for English Language Learners. Prerequisites: EDU 110 and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 448 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity 3 credits
In this course students will study how cultural and linguistic diversity are linked and how teachers must be prepared to effectively teach students whose backgrounds are different from their own. Specifically, students will study the following: 1) language, text, and context, 2) teacher ideologies and motivation for change, 3) issues of diversity and literacy learning, 4) out-of-classroom influences on literacy learning, and 5) sociolinguistics. Prerequisites: EDU 110 and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 451 Introduction to Early Childhood 3 credits
Students will learn the historical, philosophical and social issues of early childhood education in both theory and practical application. Characteristics of play and creativity will be integrated with classroom organization in order to learn how to create positive learning environments for a range of infants through elementary age students based on child development theory. Prerequisite: EDU 110.
EDU 455 Methods and Curriculum of Early Childhood 2 credits
Current methods, development and organization of developmentally appropriate curriculum and methodology to integrate multicultural and nonsexist content in language, mathematics, social studies, health, safety, nutrition, visual and expressive arts, social skills and higherorder thinking skills for infants and toddlers and preprimary and primary age children. Students will learn classroom organization and physical settings to create positive learning environments based on child development theory and early childhood guidance techniques. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 210, EDU 451, and admittance into the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 456 Administration and Supervision of Early Childhood 2 credits
Current methods of administration, development, and organization of developmentally appropriate early childhood programs. Knowledge of state and federal guidelines, budget, food and nutrition, safety, personnel supervision, evaluation, and professional development will be addressed from the administrator's perspective. Students will know the current advocacy, legislation and public policy as it relates to early childhood and be able to locate informational and professional organizations to remain current in their field. Students will learn program and staff development and evaluation procedures and learn the current methods in scheduling, managing and financing early childhood programs. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 210, EDU 451, and admittance into the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 459 Home, School and Community Relations 3 credits
This course will develop the skills of listening, supporting, guiding and assisting behaviors to be utilized in developing strong relationships with parents and community members. Students will examine the impact of cultural diversity, factors which place families at-risk, advocacy and public policy. Students will become familiar with community resources. Students will also explore the effective use of parent-teacher conferences, home visits and interviews. Prerequisites for Instructional Strategist I endorsements: EDU 110, EDU 304, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program. Prerequisites for Early Childhood endorsements: EDU 110, EDU 451, EDU 455, EDU 456, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 462 Individual Behavior and Classroom Management 3 credits
This course provides strategies for identifying, anticipating, preventing and managing individual and group behavior difficulties within a class setting. The course focuses on creating positive learning environments and structuring individual and group learning activities so that instruction is enhanced, social interactions are increased and problem behaviors are prevented. Successful completion of EDU 110 is highly recommended.
EDU 464 Methods Behavior Disorders: Pre-Kindergarten-8 3 credits
This course provides knowledge of characteristics, definitions and methods for managing and teaching students with mild/moderate behavioral disorders. The course will include strategies for managing hyperactive behavior, withdrawn behavior, aggressive behavior, rule breaking behavior and low incidence behavior disorders, and provide opportunities for developing and justifying the components of IEPs (Individual Educational Plans) specifically for students with mild and moderate behavior disorders. Students will be doing observation and activities in classroom setting, spending a minimum of 10 clock hours of field experience with students with disabilities. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 304, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 467 Characteristics of Individuals with Disabilities 3 credits
This is a pre-kindergarten-12 introductory course for providing educational services to mildly and moderately disabled students. This course will include characteristics of and current trends and issues for serving these students, basic theoretical and practical approaches, educational alternatives, implication of federal and state statutes and related services and the importance of the multidisciplinary team in providing appropriate educational programming. A minimum of ten clock hours of field experience will be spent in observing and/or assisting with students with disabilities. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 304, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 469 Methods: Learning Disabilities K-12 3 credits
The purpose of this course is to extend the knowledge of learning disabilities for those who seek to work with students with learning disabilities ages 5-21. Addressed in this course are characteristics of learning disabilities, definitions, history, assessment, medical aspects, teaching of preschoolers through adolescents, and teaching strategies for preacademic learning, oral language, reading, writing, mathematics, and social-emotional development. A ten-hour experience in the field is a requirement of this course. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 304, EDU 467, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 471 Assessment of Individuals with Disabilities 3 credits
This course provides knowledge and application of the collection and uses of academic and behavioral data for the educational diagnosis, assessment and evaluation of pre-kindergarten-grade 12 individuals with disabilities. Discussion includes: norm-referenced instruments, criterion reference instruments, observational assessment, behavioral rating instruments and others, and how to apply assessment results to individualized program development and management. A minimum of 10 hours of classroom observation/activities is required. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 304, EDU 467, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 473 Methods: Mental Disabilities 3 credits
The purpose of this course is to extend the knowledge of intellectual disabilities (mental disabilities, mental retardation or cognitive disabilities) for those who seek to work with students with intellectual disabilities ages 5-21. This course emphasizes empirically-validated practices in the education of students with intellectual disabilities: assessment of instructional needs, instructional strategies, classroom management and behavioral support, promotion of social and communication skills, and promotion of self-determination. A ten-hour experience in the field is a requirement of this course. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 304, EDU 467 and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 474 Methods: Behavior Disorders 5-12 3 credits
This course provides knowledge of characteristics and the application, definitions and methods for managing and teaching secondary school students with behavior disorders. The course will include strategies for preventing behavior disruptions and provide opportunities for students to develop and justify the components of IEPs (Individual Education Plans). A minimum of 10 clock hours will be spent in observing and/or assisting in a special education setting. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 304, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program
EDU 475 Methods: Mild/Moderate Disabilities 5-12 3 credits
This course provides knowledge of appropriate empirically-based programming and strategies useful for educators in developing methods, strategies and materials and adapting traditional materials for use with secondary students receiving special education services. A minimum of 10 clock hours will be spent in observing and/or assisting in a special education setting. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 304, EDU 467, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 476 Curriculum, Organization and Development of Special Education Programs 3 credits
This course will cover curriculum organization and development for special education students at the school-age level pre-kindergarten-12. This will follow an integrated approach emphasizing development of curriculum for individuals and small groups of students who are in special education classroom settings. It will focus on improving the quality of instruction through continual assessment and curriculum revision which stresses active learning and practical hands-on experiences to enhance learning. A minimum of 10 clock hours will be spent completing a field experience observation and assisting in a special education setting. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 304, EDU 467, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 477 Career and Vocational Programming 3 credits
This course provides knowledge and application of career planning and transition for adolescents from school to adult living, including major laws, suggestions for planning and developing assessment and instructional procedures and coverage of some of the major issues facing schools, parents and students today. Included will be practice developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and transition services under the mandate of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The student will spend a minimum of 10 field experience hours observing and/or completing activities in a secondary special education setting. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 304, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 478 Methods: Mild/Moderate Disabilities Pre-Kindergarten-8 3 credits
This course provides knowledge of application of characteristics, definitions, and methods for managing and teaching students with mild disabilities in a multicategorical setting. This course will provide opportunities for developing and justifying components of Individual Education Plans. It will include strategies for note-taking and remembering
spoken and written information, for solving math problems, for taking tests, writing papers and assignments and prioritizing and managing time and assignments. A minimum of 10 clock hours will be spent in observing and assisting in a special education setting. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 304, EDU 467, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 485 Advanced Problems in Reading and Language Arts 3 credits
This is a continuation of the study of various types of reading problems confronting elementary and secondary school students. The course includes problems in aspects of literacy (phonemic awareness, word identification/phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension) with appropriate strategies for remediation based on scientifically-based reading research. Effective strategies that facilitate the learning of standard English by all learners is included. There is a 30 clock hour practicum required. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 326, EDU 407, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
Student Teaching
Student teaching is the capstone experience of the teacher education program. The student teacher accepts the major responsibilities and performs the activities of a full-time instructor under the supervision of the cooperating teacher. The minimum experience for those seeking initial licensure is 14 weeks (14 semester credits) and must be completed in two consecutive terms. Prerequisites: See Student Teaching. Admittance to the Teacher Education Program is required.
EDU 449 Student Teaching ESL 3 credits
EDU 479 Student Teaching Instructional Strategist 3 credits
EDU 482 Student Teaching Instructional Strategist 7 credits
EDU 488 Student Teaching Birth-Pre-Kindergarten 7 credits
EDU 490 Student Teaching in the Elementary School 7 credits
EDU 491 Student Teaching in the Secondary School 7 credits
EDU 492 Student Teaching in the Elementary School 7 credits
EDU 493 Student Teaching in the Secondary School 7 credits
EDU 496 Student Teaching PreKindergarten-Kindergarten 7 credits
EDU 498 Student Teaching Kindergarten-Grade Three 7 credits
EDU 499 Special Projects 1-3 credits
English
ENG 101 Basic Composition 3 credits
A study and practice of expository writing, with narrative and descriptive compositions assigned regularly. Emphasis is on the development of sound understanding of rhetorical principles.
ENG 102 English Composition II 3 credits
A further study and practice of expository writing, with emphasis on research technique, persuasion and explanation. A formal research paper is required. Prerequisite: ENG 101.
ENG 125 Introduction to Literature 3 credits
This course concentrates on the reading of selected short fiction and poetry, and presents an introduction to literary analysis, interpretation and evaluation.
ENG 202 Writing for Business 3 credits
An option for completing the second level of general education writing, this course provides development of writing skills appropriate to students planning careers in business, and includes the writing of resumes, letters, proposals, memos, and reports. Attention will be paid to format as well as style. Recommended for students who plan to major in business. This course does not apply toward an English major or minor. Prerequisite: ENG 101.
ENG 209 American Literature I 3 credits
A survey of major American authors from the colonial period to the Civil War. The focus is on the evolution of a unique national literature and a characteristic world view.
ENG 210 American Literature II 3 credits
A survey of major American authors from the Civil War to the present. The focus is on trends in American literature since the turn of the 20th century.
ENG 211 British Literature I 3 credits
A survey of British literature from Beowulf through the end of the 18th century. The focus is on major authors and significant historical influences in the development of British literature.
ENG 212 British Literature II 3 credits
A survey of British literature from the publication of Lyrical Ballads in 1798 to the present.
ENG 224 Modern Poetry 3 credits
This course draws upon a wide range of poetic experience, exploring what poetry is, how it works, and what is required to enter and traverse the world of a poem.
ENG 248 Survey of the Mystery Story 3 credits
Exploration of the mystery story by examining its historical development from the mid-nineteenth century to the present, and by examining a spectrum of writers - mystery specialists and literary writers - from Europe, America, South Africa and Latin America. Techniques and development will be discussed and evaluated.
ENG 250 Special Topics 3 credits
ENG 265 African American Literature 3 credits
Survey of African American writing, film and thought from colonial times to the present, with emphasis in the developing relationship between the larger American culture and African American reactions and contributions to it.
ENG 290 The Movies 3 credits
Same as COMM 290.
ENG 330 Shakespeare 3 credits
An introduction to Shakespeare's writing through an analysis of four plays: a tragedy, chronicle history, pastoral comedy and love story. The goal of this course is to make Shakespeare accessible to 21st century audiences from both literary and performance perspectives. Note: Same as THE 330.
ENG 352 Best Sellers 3 credits
This class introduces students to best selling books from the New York Times best seller list in order to learn more about the American psyche, what energizes a writer in creating a book, how long it takes a writer to create a book and what factors cause a book to become a best seller.
ENG 365 Women and Literature 3 credits
An examination of the image of women presented in literature, contrasting traditional and contemporary, male and female depictions. The emphasis is on the writings of women.
ENG 375 Literature of the American Midwest 3 credits
This course explores imaginative responses to the experience of the Middle West, from pioneer times through the mid-20th century.
Geography
GEOG 100 Introduction to Physical Geography 3 credits
This course provides a framework for understanding the aerial and spatial interrelationships and processes that operate in the physical environment in order to develop a better comprehension of the physical world around us. The content of the course will examine earth-sun relationships, latitude, longitude, maps, plus the physical factors associated with meteorology, climate, and earth surface processes. This course will satisfy a general education requirement for either physical science or social science, but not both.
GEOG 200 World Regional Geography 3 credits
This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts and supporting facts about contemporary world geography. Emphasis is placed upon component countries' world roles, physical and cultural characteristics, relation to other world areas and associated problems. The course examines population, economic activity, landforms, climate, cultural conflict and other pertinent natural and human processes that underlie the aerial and spatial differentiation of the world. This course will satisfy a general education requirement for social science.
Health Services Administration
HSA 205 Introduction to the American Health System 3 credits
A macro-level examination of the origin, structure and operation of the American health system and its subsystems and components. Topics include the hospital system, public health system, long-term care systems, financing system, health services delivery systems, health care providers and contemporary issues confronting the American Health System.
HSA 302 Managed Care 3 credits
An examination of the origins, organization and operations of managed care programs, including the structures, practice models, roles of clinicians, capitation, and health services payment systems. Prerequisite: HSA 205.
HSA 306 Long-Term Care Administration 3 credits
An examination of the origins, organization and operations of long-term care facilities such as assisted living homes, hospice and nursing homes. Topics include the continuum of long-term care, and the role and relationship of various long-term care facilities and programs to acute care and the American Health System. Prerequisite: HSA 205.
HSA 312 Community and Public Health 3 credits
An examination of the origin, structure and issues relating to the provision of community and public health services. Topics include an introduction to epidemiology, community needs assessment, social and cultural influences on utilization of community and public health services and the problems related to community and public health. Prerequisite: HSA 205.
HSA 340 Health Care Ethics 3 credits
An examination of the major ethical theories and their relationship to health services delivery and profession ethics codes. Topics include public health ethics and private practice ethics, the Nuremberg Trials, the Helsinki Accord and the Belmont Report. Case histories such as the Tuskegee Study will be addressed. Prerequisite: ID 301.
HSA 344 Population Health Management 3 credits
Examines population health management focusing on strategies to improve health and quality of care with an emphasis on cost control management. Prerequisite: MATH 220.
HSA 362 Financial Management of Health Services Organizations 3 credits
An analysis of the financial management of health services organizations and issues related to the financial management of health services organizations, particularly acute care facilities such as hospitals. Topics include the economic analysis of public and private financing, health insurance, and other forms of health services payment. Prerequisites: BA 201 and BA 210.
HSA 385 Legal Issues Related to Health Services Organizations 3 credits
An examination of the legal issues related to the operation of health services organizations, including contracts, licensure, informed consent, tort, medical staff appointments and an overview of the legal system as it relates to health services delivery. Prerequisite: PS 100.
HSA 440 Health Services Administration 3 credits
An analysis of the structure and operation of various types of health services organizations, including their internal departments, and management of the facilities with particular emphasis on acute care facilities. Prerequisite: BA 210.
HSA 460 Health Services and the Political Process 3 credits
An examination of the health policy formation process at the federal, state and local levels. Topics include the historical process of key health legislation such as Medicare and Medicaid, cost controls, utilization review, prospective payment system, and political factors related to formulation and implementation of health policy. Prerequisite: PS 100.
HSA 490 Health Program Planning and Evaluation 3 credits
An examination of the major concepts, methodologies and issues related to the planning and evaluation of health services delivery programs. Topics include internal and external validity threat, experimental, quasi-experimental and non-experimental study designs, and analysis techniques. Prerequisite: HSA 362.
History
HIST 100 World Civilization I 3 credits
This course provides a broad overview of world history, beginning with the development of agriculture in Neolithic times and ending with the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. Major topics include ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley and Yellow River Valley; classical Greece; Roman Empire; development of Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity and Islam; China and Japan through the 16th century; feudal Europe; the Renaissance; African societies; and pre-Columbian America and Reformation.
HIST 101 World Civilization II 3 credits
This course is a continuation of HIST 100 and provides a broad overview of world history, beginning with European expansion over the globe in the 16th century and extending through the present. Major themes examined are colonization, slavery, the Industrial Revolution, imperialism, worldwide conflicts, East vs. West, decolonization and the collapse of communism.
HIST 110 American Civilization I 3 credits
This course provides a broad overview of U.S. history, from the earliest colonial settlements through the end of the Reconstruction period following the Civil War. Major themes examined are colonial society and life, the struggle for independence, adoption of the Constitution, the early national period, sectionalism, the Civil War and Reconstruction.
HIST 111 American Civilization II 3 credits
This course is a continuation of HIST 110 and provides a broad overview of U.S. history from the end of the Reconstruction period following the Civil War through the present. Major themes examined are industrialization, urbanization, protest and reform movements, emergence of the U.S. as a world power, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, the turbulent 1960's, and domestic and foreign problems of the 1970's and 1980's. Note: A much more detailed and thorough examination of this same historical period is provided in HIST 374.
HIST 220 History of Wisconsin 3 credits
This course surveys Wisconsin's past, and focuses on the social history of its diverse peoples. It begins with the era prior to European exploration, and ends in the 1990's. Learners will be introduced to the "Wisconsin Character" concept.
HIST 222 History of Iowa 3 credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the political, economic, and social forces that have shaped Iowa history from settlement to present.
HIST 240 Your Community as Part of U.S. History 3 credits
This course will examine historical events and the impact they have had on a specific community or regional area of the United States.
HIST 281 American Economic History 3 credits
Same as BA 281.
HIST 342 The Development of American Foreign Policy 3 credits
A survey of U.S. foreign relations from colonial time to the present, with emphasis on the constitutional, institutional and political factors shaping the formation and execution of American diplomacy. Prerequisite: PS 100. Same as PS 342.
HIST 343 U.S. Women's History 3 credit
This course provides a survey of the major themes and events in the history of women in the United States from colonial settlement to the present. Particular attention is given to how women's experiences in the family, the work place and the political arena have been shaped and molded by persistent cultural ideals and by class and race. Prerequisite: HIST 110.
HIST 374 Recent America: The United States Since 1919 3 credits
This course provides specialized study of the historical period examined in the second half of HIST 111. Topics include the 1920's, the Great Depression, New Deal, World War II, Cold War, the Civil Rights movement, Vietnam, Watergate, stagflation, the 1980's and contemporary American life. Prerequisite: HIST 111.
Interdisciplinary
ID 102 Using the Internet for Research 1 credit
Students will learn the skills necessary to search the Internet to locate needed information and materials, evaluate critically the materials they find, and how to cite what they find in a bibliography. Students will receive course materials via e-mail from the instructor, including “lecture†and discussion material along with references to supporting/clarifying information on the World Wide Web.
ID 120 Strategies for Success in College 3 credits
This course provides an in-depth exploration of adult learning theory. Students will examine techniques for successful course navigation, choice of a major, and degree completion. Study will also focus on various teaching and learning models, delivery methods and how those relate to individual learning styles.
ID 142 African American Culture 3 credits
This course introduces students to a visual and narrative portrait of African American heritage, culture and people. The course will chronicle important periods in African American history that have shaped the outlook, lives and hopes of African Americans today. Students will be exposed to poetry, songs, music, literature and personalities that created the African American legacy and heritage. Meets cultures requirement.
ID 225 Geography Content for Teachers 1 credit
This course provides an overview of physical geography as related to location, landform, climate, resources and place names; and cultural geography as related to distribution of the world's population, how people use resources such as transportation, communication and the impact cultural differences have on physical land.
ID 232 Grammar Content for Teachers 1 credit
This course provides knowledge of grammatical aspects of the English language (nouns, verbs, adjectives, clauses, verb-subject agreement, etc.) as they relate to the development of effective oral and written communication skills.
ID 239 American History Content for Teachers 1 credit
This course provides an overview of American history for the period from colonization through recent times. Topics will include a study of individuals, groups and events along with their impact on the development of the United States.
ID 246 World History Content for Teachers 1 credit
This course provides an overview of world history for the period from early civilization through recent times. Topics will include a study of individuals, groups and events along with their impact on the people of the world.
ID 301 Critical Thinking 3 credits
This course helps the student develop and strengthen the ability to reason soundly and critically. It addresses the purpose and process of critical thinking, language and critical thinking, patterns of argument, and modes of reasoning. Prerequisites: ENG 102 and Junior Standing.
ID 498 Senior Project 3 credits
A capstone project intended to integrate the general education learning outcomes with the learning outcomes in the major demonstrating baccalaureate level achievement. Prerequisites: ENG 102, ID 301, senior status, with 15 or fewer credits remaining to be completed through Upper Iowa University.
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