Developmental Psychology
The study of life span human development, with special concern for the genetic and environmental factors which influence the mental, emotional, and moral development of a person. Each of the following stages of lifespan development are included in this study: prenatal development and birth, infancy, early childhood, middle and late childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, middle […]
Diversity in the Classroom
This course deals with different areas of diversity in the classroom that may hinder the student’s social and educational development. These areas of diversity include ESL/ELL, socio-economic, and cognitive ability. The goal of this course is to provide future teachers with a thorough understanding of the concept of culture and cultural diversity, and how this […]
Sophomore Practicum
All teacher education majors will complete hours of observation in school classrooms during the fall semester of their sophomore year. These observations will be completed in a local field placement assigned by the Coordinator of Clinical and Field Experience or during a required diversity field trip conducted by the Keeran School of Education. Students enrolled […]
Educational Technology
This course introduces students to technology and media available for use in educational settings. The course provides opportunities for analysis, understanding suitable material usage, and development of productions skills for a variety of media formats. Students will develop an understanding of how media and technology serve purposes in the education of students. Offered every fall.
Classroom Management
This course is designed to introduce the student to strategies for effectively planning classroom activities, managing various types of classroom behaviors, and developing instructional techniques for guiding students’ learning. Activities and readings will emphasize the relationship between classroom environment and student behavior. Special speakers will give students real classroom techniques. Offered every spring. (Prerequisite: EDF […]
Learning Theories and Assessment
This course examines classical and current educational theories that impact instruction from a research-based approach. Authentic assessments in the P-12 curriculum are studied and developed along with Keeran School of Education lesson plans. Students will develop an understanding of how to create assessments that both inform instruction and evaluate student knowledge. Offered every spring. (Corequisite […]
Community Relations in Criminal Justice
This class will emphasize the importance of developing good working relationships with fellow criminal justice professionals, judges, treatment providers, the public, etc. Consideration will also be given to prejudice and discrimination, individual rights, and the complex nature of human relations. (Prerequisite HSC 101 or HSC 110)
Ethics in Criminal Justice
Criminal justice professionals face numerous moral and ethical dilemmas over the course of their careers. This class will help identify appropriate moral and ethical behavior as it relates to individual professional conduct and behavior as well as ethics in corrections, the courts, and punishment. (Prerequisite HSC 101 or HSC 110)
Probation and Parole
Probation and parole has long been used as important alternatives to the incarceration of criminal offenders. The history of probation and parole will be studied along with an in-depth review and assessment of their responsibilities and practices associated with the community supervision of offenders.
Juvenile Delinquency
This course will give significant attention to the causes of criminal conduct and social deviancy on the part of juveniles. Individual views of delinquency will be studied including sociological and developmental views, the role of the family and peers, and drug use and delinquency. Juvenile court processes will be an integral focus of this class.