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2018-2019 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

University Course Descriptions

  

Course Numbering System

Each course is represented by four capital letters followed by a four-digit numeral (e.g., FINC 3311).

The letters form an abbreviation for the instructional area while the numeral is interpreted as follows:

First Digit: The first digit indicates academic level and provides information regarding restrictions as to undergraduate and/or graduate student enrollment:

1000 and 2000 series –undergraduate lower division
3000 and 4000 series – undergraduate upper division (normally for undergraduate students but with advisor approval for graduate students).
6000 series – graduate courses (for graduate students only except for undergraduates with an approved mixed load petition).

Second Digit: The second digit indicates the amount of credit awarded. For example, a course numbered 4331, carries three semester hours of credit.

Third and Fourth Digits: The third and fourth digits are used to distinguish between courses within an instructional area. Course Punctuation

One of the following marks of punctuation may immediately follow the course number, or may separate a series of course numbers. Internal punctuations (between multi-listed courses) take precedence over all punctuation in a series of course numbers. The significance of each mark of punctuation is as follows:

  • Colon – A colon (:) following a course number indicates that the course may be taken as an independent one-semester course. This also applies when two course numbers are separated by a colon.
  • Comma – A comma (,) between course numbers indicates that both courses must be taken before credit is received for either, but the second course may be taken first.
  • Hyphen – A hyphen (-) between course numbers indicates that both courses must be taken before credit is received for either. The first course must be completed before the student enrolls in the second course, or if “concurrent enrollment only” is shown in the course description, both courses must be taken at the same time.
  • Semicolon – A semicolon (;) between course numbers indicates that the first course may be taken and justify credit without completion of the second course, but the second course cannot be taken without the first as prerequisite.

The three numbers in parentheses (0-0-0) after each course title indicate the number of semester credit hours, the number of class hours per week, and the number of additional laboratory or activity hours per week.
 

Literacy Studies - Undergraduate
  

  • LITY 3310 Early Literacy Development

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education
    A field-based course in the study of the wide range and variety of literature for the young child, both historical and contemporary; criteria for evaluation and selection; guidance of children’s reading interest.
  

  • LITY 3320 Foundations of Reading Theories and Assessment

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 2
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 1
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): CUIN 3323 , INDS 3323 , LITY 3352 , Admission to Teacher Education Program.
    Study of theoretical underpinnings for literacy acquisition and assessment, including impact of dyslexia, and systems of language and how they are interrelated and mutually supportive. (Formerly RDG 3320 / Formerly: Foundations of Literacy: Theories and Assessment)
  

  • LITY 3321 Foundations of Early Literacy Theories and Assessment

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education
    To study the theoretical underpinnings for early literacy acquisition and assessment as well as the systems of language and how they are interrelated and mutually supportive. This course is designed specifically for students who seek Early Childhood-Grade 4 teacher certification on a deficiency plan.
  

  • LITY 3322 Foundations of Literacy Theories and Assessment for Elementary Classrooms

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education
    Specialization study of theoretical underpinnings for multiple literacy acquisition and Informal and formal assessment of virtual and traditional literacy in elementary classrooms; for EC-6 certification.
  

  • LITY 3323 Foundations of Literacy Theories and Assessment for the Middle School Classroom

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education
    Specialization study of theoretical underpinnings for multiple literacy acquisition and informal and formal assessment of virtual and traditional literacy in middle school classrooms; for 4-8 certification.
  

  • LITY 3330 Using Literature With the Young Child

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    A field-based course in the study of the wide range and variety of literature for the young child, both historical and contemporary; criteria for evaluation and selection; guidance of children’s reading interest. Formerly “Literature for the Young Child”.
  

  • LITY 3331 Literature for the Young Child

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education
    Study of the wide range and variety of literature for the young child, both historical and contemporary; criteria for evaluation and selection; guidance of children’s reading interest. This course is designed specifically for students who seek Early Childhood-4th Grade teacher certification without the field-based component.
  

  • LITY 3340 Using Literature with Adolescents

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education, CUIN 3323 , IDST 3323, LITY 3352 
    A field-based study and application of adolescent reading material to include both traditional print literacy and virtual print literacy materials, criteria for evaluation and selection; includes the use of literature and trade books in content areas.
  

  • LITY 3350 Methods & Materials: Teaching with Children’s and Preadolescent Literature

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education, CUIN 3323 , INDS 3323 , LITY 3352 
    Integrated use of children’s and preadolescent literature to promote caring teaching skills while evaluating modern and classic texts to meet current curriculum standards. (Formerly RDG 3350).
  

  • LITY 3352 Literacy Development for 21st Century Elementary Students

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
    Theory and research to examine traditional print literacy components; includes an introduction to virtual innovations to support literacy development.
  

  • LITY 4302 Independent Study

    Cr. 3
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): Approval of School Dean.
    Cr. 3 per semester or more than 3 by concurrent enrollment.
  

  • LITY 4361 Reading and Writing Workshop

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education, CUIN 3323 , INDS 3323 , LITY 3352 
    A field-based course in the survey of goals, methods, and organization of literacy workshop programs and practices in the elementary and secondary schools. (Formerly RDG 4361).
  

  • LITY 4362 Components of Effective Writing Instruction

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education. CUIN 3323 , INDS 3323 , LITY 3352 
    This course investigates the goals, methods and organization for effectively teaching writing in PreK-12. (Formerly RDG 4362). (Formerly “Workshop Approach to Reading and Writing Instruction”)
  

  • LITY 4364 Content Area Literacy and Study Skills

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program, CUIN 3323 , INDS 3323 
    A course for prospective secondary teachers covering reading, writing, and study skills for diverse classrooms. Includes unit preparation, theories and techniques of literacy, internet applications. Teacher certifications only.
  

  • LITY 4365 Components of Effective Literacy Instruction

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Upper Division

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education, CUIN 3323 , INDS 3323 , and LITY 3310 .
    Field/clinical application of research-based traditional and virtual practices to promote literacy competencies and classroom assessments.

Literacy Studies - Graduate
  

  • LITY 6304 Practicum in Literacy I

    Cr. 3
    Course Level: Graduate

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into the School of Education, Health Professions & Human Development Graduate Program; LITY 6362  , LITY 6334  , LITY 6331  , and LITY 6333  
    Connecting research-based traditional and New Literacies theoretical foundations under supervision to diagnose and instruct struggling readers to conduct professional development activities.
  

  • LITY 6305 Practicum in Literacy II

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into the School of Education, Health Professions & Human Development Graduate Program; LITY 6362  , LITY 6334  , LITY 6333  , and LITY 6304  
  

  • LITY 6330 Using Multicultural Literature in Schools

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the School of Education, Health Professions & Human Development graduate program.
    Evaluation and selection of children and adolescent multicultural fiction and non-fiction literature, literacy approaches with an emphasis on comprehension and assessment of literacy development. (Formerly C&I 6330).
  

  • LITY 6331 Instruction for Students with Literacy Difficulties

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to School of Education, Health Professions & Human Development graduate program.
    Research-based study of instructional strategies for age-appropriate prevention and intervention to promote literacy development for the struggling student, including those with dyslexia.
  

  • LITY 6332 Literacy Leadership and Critical Policy Action

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to School of Education, Health Professions & Human Development graduate program.
    Examination of the role of a literacy leader; how public policy impacts P-12 literacy curriculum and instruction; how to become an informed maker of multi-literacy policies.
  

  • LITY 6333 Theory and Application of Writing for Globalized Learning

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to School of Education, Health Professions & Human Development graduate program.
    Strategies to teach handwriting, methanics, and the writing process, as well as the theoretical dimensions of traditional and virtual communication to promote effective pedagogy.
  

  • LITY 6334 Foundations in Developmental Reading

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to School of Education, Health Professions & Human Development graduate program.
    Study of reading foundations, focusing on necessary skills for standard development; examination of dyslexia and how these skills are underdeveloped in readers with dyslexia.
  

  • LITY 6340 Professional Literacy Research

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Prerequisite(s): FEDU 6321 , LITY 6360 , Admission into the School of Education, Health Professions & Human Development Graduate Program.
    Designing and conducting original school-based action literacy research projects. Including development of virtual multi-literacies portfolio.
  

  • LITY 6360 Framework for Literacy Learning

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the School of Education, Health Professions & Human Development Graduate Program; LITY 6362  , LITY 6334  , LITY 6331  , and LITY 6333  
    Analysis and comparison of New Literacies and traditional literacy theories that impact literacy education; focus on cognitive, linguistic, cultural, social, and neurobiological development. Formerly: Theoretical Foundations of New and Traditional Literacies (Formerly C&I 6360).
  

  • LITY 6362 Assessment of Multi-Literacies Learning

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the School of Education, Health Professions & Human Development Graduate Program.
    Study of formal and informal literacy assessment tools, instructional resources, and theoretical underpinnings that guide the use of these tools, including process of dyslexia screening.
  

  • LITY 6363 New and Traditional Literacies across the Content Areas

    Cr. 3
    Semester Credit Hours: 3
    Class Hours Per Week: 3
    Additional Laboratory or Activity Hours Per Week: 0
    Course Level: Graduate

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the School of Education, Health Professions & Human Development Graduate Program.
    Application of research-based virtual and traditional literacy approaches across the content areas including: evaluation, selection and application of digital media and traditional reading materials in classrooms. Including developing of virtual multi-literacies portfolio.