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Undergraduate Catalog (ARCHIVED) 2019-2020 
    
Undergraduate Catalog (ARCHIVED) 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Education

  
  • ED 488 - K-12 Student Teaching

    4-12 credits
    Supervised placement in a K-12 classroom in the major area of emphasis. Students assume full responsibility for planning, instruction, evaluation and classroom management during their experience. Admission to Teacher Education. An additional mandatory fee applies to this course. Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education
  
  • ED 491 - Independent Study

    1-4 credits
    Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
  
  • ED 492 - Topics

    1-3 credits
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
  
  • ED 495 - Practicum

    1-6 credits
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor

Educational Research

  
  • EDER 415 - Educational Assessment

    2 credits
    A study of educational measurements covering both the elementary and secondary fields.

Foundations of Education

  
  • EDFN 295 - Practicum: Pre-Admission

    1 credit
    Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based experience for which the student may or may not be paid.  Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study.  A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with Field Experience courses.
  
  • EDFN 300 - Survey of Middle Level Education

    1 credit
    A survey of the history, goals, rationale, and philosophy of middle level education, with emphasis on how middle level schools best meet the needs of learners in a rapidly changing society. Methods and strategies for effective management, teaming, exploratories, block scheduling, multi- age grouping, and the advisor-advisee program will be examined.
  
  • EDFN 338 - Foundations of American Education

    1-2 credits
    A survey of the goals, history, organization, and philosophy of pre-K-12 American education, with emphasis on teaching as a profession; contemporary issues and practices, legal and ethical responsibilities, and attributes of effective teachers.
  
  • EDFN 365 - Computer-Based Technology & Learning

    2-3 credits
    Prepares students to integrate computers into the curriculum by exploring the evolving uses and expectations of technology as a teaching and learning tool. Course objectives based on ISTE standards. Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education
  
  • EDFN 395 - Practicum

    1 credit
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
  
  • EDFN 401 - Methods of Educational Technology

    1 credit
    An introduction to videoconferencing teaching methods, including designing lessons, best practices and classroom management for online and mobile classrooms.  Course will also focus on utilization of various technology tools to support face to face, online and tablet classrooms. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education
  
  • EDFN 440 - Classroom Management

    1-3 credits
    This course is designed to explore the principles and practices of effective classroom management. It also examines methods of establishing a safe, orderly, and equitable learning environment that fosters positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education
  
  • EDFN 460 - Applied Linguistics Teaching English as a Second Language

    3 credits
    The study of social and linguistic structures which under gird different discourse forms.  Emphasis will be on discourse forms which are particularly important for full participation in US culture such as the rhetoric of public and school interaction.
  
  • EDFN 465 - Multimedia Web Development in Education

    2-3 credits
    The course addresses the evaluation and utilization of multimedia and hypermedia in educational settings in light of instructional design and cognitive science. Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education
  
  • EDFN 475 - Human Relations

    3 credits
    This course is designed to reflect the six strands of the human relations component as mandated by the South Dakota Board of Education. Students will develop expertise in listening and communicating to create a climate within the school environment that is more conducive to learning. The course is also designed to help the participants understand the community issues in education and to encourage the teachers to be more aware of ways to strengthen community involvement in the school. Another area that will be addressed is the dehumanizing impact of biases and negative stereotyping. Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education
  
  • EDFN 491 - Independent Study

    1-5 credits
    Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects.  Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one teacher-student involvement.  The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans.  Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students.  Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic.
  
  • EDFN 495 - Practicum

    1-3 credits
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor

Elementary Education

  
  • ELED 291 - Independent Study

    1-4 credits
    Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
  
  • ELED 303 - Earth and Physical Science for Elementary Teachers

    3-4 credits
    A non-methods course that presents major concepts and theories in astronomy, geology, meteorology, chemistry, and physics. Scientific concepts and theories for elementary teachers working with K-8 students. Corequisite(s): ELED 303L 
  
  • ELED 303L - Earth and Physical Science for Elementary Teachers Lab

    0 credits
    Laboratory section for ELED 303 . Corequisite(s): ELED 303 
  
  • ELED 310 - K-8 Methods of Music, Art and Drama

    2 credits
    In this course, students will learn how to use methods of music, art and drama, in concert and infused with technology, as vibrant and integral parts of their teaching repertoire.  Students will learn how these arts not only strengthen and solidify curriculum, but improve their own ability to teach and relate to their students.  Students will develop an understanding of: the tools of inquiry of K-8 music, art and drama; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 music, art and drama; the ability to assess student learning; and to apply these skills and attitudes to real life situations and experiences.
  
  • ELED 320 - K-8 Science Methods

    2-3 credits
    Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-8 science; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 science; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 science; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education
  
  • ELED 330 - K-8 Math Methods

    2-3 credits
    Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-8 math; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 math; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 math; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education
  
  • ELED 354 - Emergent Literacy Development

    3 credits
    Objectives, materials, and procedures for teaching language stimulation and pre-reading at the pre-school and Kindergarten levels. Students will be expected to work with children.
  
  • ELED 360 - K-8 Social Science Methods

    2-3 credits
    Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-8 social studies; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 social studies; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 social studies; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education
  
  • ELED 361 - Social Science for Elementary Teachers

    2 credits

    This non-methods course presents major concepts and theories in the various social studies disciplines including geography, anthropology, sociology, world and US History, government, citizenship, democracy, and economics. It builds an understanding of research and inquiry in social studies specific to working with K-8 students.

  
  • ELED 395 - Practicum

    1-2 credits
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
  
  • ELED 412 - Kindergarten Education

    3 credits
    An overview of the principles and philosophy of kindergarten education as it relates to curriculum planning and the development of activities and materials. Course utilizes NAEYC curriculum standards.
  
  • ELED 422 - K-8 Science and Math Technology

    1-2 credits
    Methods of integrating the teaching of science and mathematics through the use of technology.
  
  • ELED 440 - K-8 Language Arts Methods

    2-3 credits
    Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-8 language arts, integrating reading, writing, speaking and listening, the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 language arts; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 language arts; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education
  
  • ELED 450 - K-8 Reading Methods

    2-3 credits
    Students develop an understanding of the research and tools of inquiry of K-8 reading, the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 reading, the ability to assess student learning in K-8 reading, and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education
  
  • ELED 454 - Literacy: Data Based Reflective Teaching

    2-3 credits
    Emphasis is on combining theory to practice in using data in the areas of reading, writing, phonemic/vocabulary to support teaching strategies and assessment.  Requires admission to Teacher Education Program. Prerequisite(s): LIBM 205 , ELED 440 , ELED 450  and Admitted to Teacher Education
  
  • ELED 459 - Introduction to Literacy Assessment and Remediation

    1-3 credits
    This is a practical course in which the student is directed toward acquiring specific skills that will enable a teacher to complete group and individual assessments and develop activities to remediate reading problems. This course includes a practicum.  Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education
  
  • ELED 462 - Teaching English: New Language

    2 credits
    This course is designed to introduce and prepare students to teach new English language learners in diverse classrooms.  This course focuses on curriculum, instruction and assessment methods for teaching English as a new language to multicultural students in rural and urban settings.  A grade of “C” or greater is required and must be completed prior to admission to teacher education.
  
  • ELED 466 - P-12 ELL Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

    3 credits
    Students will learn current research-based methods of instruction, curriculum development, and program assessment for P-12 English Language Learners.  This course is designed to fulfill state requirements for the ELL endorsement.
  
  • ELED 466 - P-12 ELL Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

    3 credits
    Students will learn current research-based methods of instruction, curriculum development, and program assessment for P-12 English Language Learners.  This course is designed to fulfill state requirements for the ELL endorsement.
  
  • ELED 488 - K-8 Student Teaching

    2-16 credits
    Students preparing for teaching in the elementary school will observe, participate, and teach under the supervision of the regular classroom teacher in an approved elementary school. An additional fee applies to this course. Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education
  
  • ELED 491 - Independent Study

    1-6 credits
    Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems and Special Projects. Student complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
  
  • ELED 495 - Practicum

    1-12 credits
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor

English

  
  • ENGL 033 - Basic Writing

    1-3 credits
    Intensive work in grammar and usage, punctuation, and paragraph development. Does not count toward graduation. Prerequisite(s): Course enrollment is determined by Board of Regent placement policy
  
  • ENGL 101 - Composition I

    3 credits
    Practice in the skills, research, and documentation needed for the effective academic writing. Analysis of a variety of academic and non-academic texts, rhetorical structures, critical thinking, and audience will be included.
  
  • ENGL 201 - Composition II

    3 credits
    Study of and practice in writing persuasive prose, with the aim to improve writing skills in all disciplines. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101  
  
  • ENGL 208 - Documentation and Presentation

    3 credits
    Principles of clear description and documentation of computer programs and systems, and methods of preparing oral presentations. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101  or HON 101  and CSC 105 
  
  • ENGL 210 - Introduction to Literature

    3 credits
    Readings in fiction, drama, and poetry to acquaint students with literature and aesthetic form. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 
  
  • ENGL 211 - World Literature I

    3 credits
    Selected works of world literature in translation from ancient times through the Renaissance. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 
  
  • ENGL 212 - World Literature II

    3 credits
    Selected works of world literature in translation since the Renaissance. ENGL 211  and ENGL 212 need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 
  
  • ENGL 221 - British Literature I

    3 credits
    A chronological survey of British literature from Old English through the 18th century. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 
  
  • ENGL 222 - British Literature II

    3 credits
    A chronological survey of British literature from the 19th century to the present. ENGL 221  and ENGL 222 need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 
  
  • ENGL 241 - American Literature I

    3 credits
    Background to and survey of major works from the beginnings to the Civil War. ENGL 241 and ENGL 242  need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 
  
  • ENGL 242 - American Literature II

    3 credits
    Background to and survey of major works for the Civil War to the present. ENGL 241  and ENGL 242 need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 
  
  • ENGL 245 - Literature for Young Adults

    3 credits
    This course focuses on methods of teaching literature to young adults, including analysis of literary quality and adolescent reading needs and interests, methods of generating interest in reading among young adults, as well as discussion of censorship issues.  Practice in preparing and implementing instruction and assignments to meet statewide standards will be included. 
  
  • ENGL 268 - Literature

    3 credits
    Introductory literature course focusing on one genre such as fiction, poetry, drama, etc. The genre will be identified each semester as, for example, Literature: Fiction, or Literature: Poetry, etc. May be repeated with different genre and content. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 
  
  • ENGL 283 - Introduction Creative Writing

    3 credits
    This course introduces students to the craft of writing, with reading and practice in at least two genres (including fiction, poetry, and drama). Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101  
  
  • ENGL 284 - Introduction to Criticism

    3 credits
    A writing intensive course in analyzing and interpreting literature for English majors and minors. Includes instruction in critical approaches to literature and research tools.  This course does not fulfill either General Education or Institutional Writing Intensive requirements. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101  
  
  • ENGL 291 - Independent Study

    1-3 credits
    Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
  
  • ENGL 292 - Topics

    1-3 credits
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101  
  
  • ENGL 303 - Foundations of English for New Media

    3 credits
    An introduction to the principles of using new and emerging computer technologies for the study and production of texts in a wide variety of formats, including traditional texts and multimedia forms.
  
  • ENGL 305 - Professional, Technical and Grant Writing

    3 credits
    Professional and technical writing in such areas as grant research and proposals, progress and project reports, abstracts, technical articles and correspondence. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101  
  
  • ENGL 309 - Computer-Supported Collaboration

    3 credits
    Principles and practices of successful team work using a variety of computer applications. Prerequisite(s): CSC 105  and Minimum grade of “C” in ENGL 101 
  
  • ENGL 310 - Applied Grammar

    3 credits
    This course will present a broad range of traditional grammar topics, such as sentence structure, parts of speech, syntax, punctuation, word usage, and diagramming. The focus will be on grammar in writing.
  
  • ENGL 321 - Multicultural Literature

    3 credits
    Course will focus on ethnic American writers of the 20th and 21st centuries including African American, Native American, Chicano(a) and women writers.  The course will explore issues of identity, language, and cultural diversity in American society.
  
  • ENGL 331 - Contemporary Shakespeare

    2 credits
    Study of contemporary treatments of and approaches to the works of Shakespeare.  The course features multiple pedagogical strategies and activities.
  
  • ENGL 332 - The Evolving Stage: Classical Theatre to New Media

    3 credits
    An examination of drama from ancient Greece and Rome, through Shakespeare, and up to the present. Traditional texts and productions as well as new media will be included. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 201 
  
  • ENGL 333 - Period Study

    3 credits
    A study of the literature of one era or period. The period varies each time the course is offered. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of “C” in ENGL 101  or HON 101  
  
  • ENGL 343 - Selected Authors

    1-3 credits
    A study of the work of one or several major literary figures. Authors may vary each time the course is offered. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101  
  
  • ENGL 351 - Digital Collection and Curation

    3 credits
    This course introduces the major aspects of planning and managing digital collections to serve rhetorical purposes, including dissemination information and analyzing literature and other texts. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of “C” in ENGL 201  
  
  • ENGL 363 - Literary Genres

    3 credits
    A concentrated study of a particular literary genre. May include historical development of a particular literary genre (poetry, drama, the novel), or a more concentrated study of genre in the twentieth century (modern drama, modern poetry, film as literature). May be repeated for different topics. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101  
  
  • ENGL 365 - Classical Myth and Media

    3 credits
    A study of classical Greek and Roman mythology and its influence on modern media. Some coursework incorporates multimedia assignments.
  
  • ENGL 366 - Contemporary Myth and Media

    3 credits
    A study of modern, multi-cultural mythology and its influence on modern media. Some coursework incorporates multimedia assignments.
  
  • ENGL 375 - Publishing for New Media

    3 credits
    Practical experience in lay-out, editing, and production of texts in a variety of new and traditional media. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 201  and MCOM 161 
  
  • ENGL 379 - Technical Communication

    3 credits
    Study of and practice in writing of a technical nature. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 201  
  
  • ENGL 383 - Creative Writing I

    1-3 credits
    Study and practice in the techniques of writing fiction, poetry, and/or drama. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 201  or ENGL 283  
  
  • ENGL 384 - Applied Literary Criticism

    3 credits
    An introduction to analyzing and interpreting literature for English majors and minors. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of “C” in ENGL 101 
  
  • ENGL 386 - New Media: Genre

    3 credits
    Study of and practice in writing for new media.  For example, writing for interactivity, social media, digital fiction, and other genres native to new and emerging media.  Genre will be specified each time the course is offered.
  
  • ENGL 405 - Media Studies

    3 credits
    This course exposes students to a variety of literary and philosophical texts paired with selected films and musical scores. Extensive research, discussion, and written analysis of text and alternative media are expected. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of “C” in ENGL 201 
  
  • ENGL 408 - Writing for the Web

    3 credits
    Practice of web writing and digital content development for nonlinear environments.  Students will develop skills in web marketing, usability, reference documentation, promotional writing, and search engine optimization. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101  and CSC 105  
  
  • ENGL 457 - Visual Rhetoric

    3 credits
    Study and practice in applying a rhetorical approach to the visual design of professional and technical documents. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 
  
  • ENGL 467 - English Informatics

    3 credits
    Applications of computers to writing and analysis of texts. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 201 
  
  • ENGL 480 - Contemporary Rhetoric

    3 credits
    A study of rhetoric based in classical rhetorical theory applied to contemporary rhetorical discussions.  The course will empahsize the impact and applications of computer technology and current rhetorical theory and pedagogy. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 201 
  
  • ENGL 484 - Literary Criticism

    3 credits
    The theory and practice of various critical approaches to literature. Prerequisite(s): Minimum Grade of “C” in ENGL 101 
  
  • ENGL 490 - Seminar

    1-4 credits
    A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101  
  
  • ENGL 491 - Independent Study

    1-5 credits
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
  
  • ENGL 492 - Topics

    1-5 credits
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
  
  • ENGL 494 - Internship

    1-12 credits
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor for these courses than is the case with field experience. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
  
  • ENGL 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship

    0-12 credits
    Includes Senior Project, and Capstone Experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plant of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor

Educational Psychology

  
  • EPSY 210 - Lifespan Development

    3 credits
    Study of the changes that take place during an individual’s life, from conception till death.  Emphasis on theory, psychosocial, biosocial, and cognitive development.
  
  • EPSY 302 - Educational Psychology

    2-3 credits
    A comprehensive study of the fundamental psychological facts, principles and theories that apply to the nature of the learner and the learning process.
  
  • EPSY 491 - Independent Study

    1-4 credits
    Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor

Exchange Programs/Study Abroad

  
  • EXCH 487 - Study Abroad

    0 credits
    Designed to keep a student active in the regental system if out for one to two semester(s) for study abroad program and not enrolling in credit at the university. Does not guarantee eligibility for financial aid. Repeatable, but for no more than three consecutive terms at any one point.
  
  • EXCH 488 - National Student Exchange

    0-16 Credits
    This course allows students to register as a full-time student while taking part in the National Student Exchange.  Students will register on their home campus for the amount of credit hours they intend to take while enrolled at their host institutions.

Exercise Science

  
  • EXS 145 - Introduction to Exercise Science / Physical Education

    1 credit
    This course will help the student transition successfully to the university.  The focus of the course will include familiarizing students with campus resources and to facilitate their engagement in the university experience.  Through group discussions with a faculty mentor, students will develop critical thinking and social interaction skills to prepare them for the academic environment.  Students will become active participants in the university community.  Course content will include access to university resources, college policies, the academic advisor, student support services, and university academic requirements.
  
  • EXS 180 - Foundations of HPER

    2 credits
    A survey of the historical background, sociological implications, philosophical basis and professional opportunities of physical education and exercise science.
  
  • EXS 252 - Foundations of Motor Learning & Development

    2-3 credits
    Course content deals with characteristic motor development patterns in children with concentration of fundamental locomotor, not-locomotor, and manipulative skills and perceptual-motor development and practical applications of research and knowledge to physical education classroom teaching.
  
  • EXS 291 - Independent Study

    1-4 credits
    Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
  
  • EXS 300 - Introduction to Research

    3 credits
    A study focused on the development of skills related to research, writing and presentation. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 201  or ENGL 283  or ENGL 284  
  
  • EXS 335 - Administration of Exercise Science

    3 credits
    The emphasis will be on administrative matters including, but not limited to, public relations, personnel management, budget and finance, and equipment and facilities planning. Prerequisite(s): EXS 180 
  
  • EXS 350 - Exercise Physiology

    3 credits
    Study of physiological responses and adaptations to exercise related to human performance limitations, training effects, and health-related benefits. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 323  or BIOL 221  Corequisite(s): EXS 350L 
  
  • EXS 350L - Exercise Physiology Lab

    1 credit
    Laboratory experience that accompanies EXS 350  . Corequisite(s): EXS 350 
  
  • EXS 353 - Kinesiology

    2-3 credits
    An understanding of human performance as it is affected by kinesiological, anatomical, and mechanical factors. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 221  
  
  • EXS 376 - Technology Integration

    3 credits
    Software packages and applications used in physical education and exercise science are researched. Prerequisite(s): CSC 105  
 

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