Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Special Education
Secondary Education:
    Biology
    Chemistry
    English
    Mathematics
    Science (comprehensive)
    Social Studies (comprehensive)

Phase I:  Acceptance to USCA
                Obtain admission to USCA through the USCA Office of
                Admissions.

Phase II: Acceptance to the School of Education Professional Program
                Complete the Degreed Student Professional Program
                Application and submit it along with the required
                documentation to the USCA School of Education.
                Required documents:
                a. official transcripts of all former academic work (undergraduate and/or graduate                coursework);
                b. an official score report indicating passing scores of the South Carolina Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) must be sent directly to USCA from the Educational Testing Service.
                c. for secondary certification applicants, an official score report indicating a passing score on the applicable content area exam of the PRAXIS Specialty Area must be sent directly to USCA from the Educational Testing Service.

Phase III:  Receive approval for teaching internship
                    Submit the Teaching Internship Application to the School of Education Professional         Education Committee and obtain approval.

Prior to placement in the teaching internship, all degree applicants are required to have taken and passed the applicable content area of the PRAXIS Specialty Area examination. Deadlines for submission are:

Fall Semester, October 1st
Spring Semester, February 1st
Summer Semester, July 1st

Undergraduate Programs in Education 

Admission to Professional Program
The baccalaureate curricula of the School of Education are divided into two years of general education and two years of professional training. Any student who fulfills the admission requirements of the University may enroll in the pre-professional curriculum. Curricula designated as professional education courses are limited to students who have been formally accepted into the USCA Professional Education Program.

Note: Students enrolled at the USC Beaufort or USC Salkehatchie campus must submit a USC Change of Campus Form at the time the application to the Professional Program is submitted.

Professional Program Admission Procedures
Application for admission into the professional program is to be submitted to the School of Education Professional Education Committee during the semester that the student completes 60 hours of undergraduate study. Transfer students with more than 60 undergraduate hours and degreed students should apply during their first semester at USCA. Applications are available in the School of Education office suite.

Deadlines for submission are:
     Fall Semester, October 1st
     Spring Semester, February 1st
     Summer Terms, July 1st.

Special Instructions for USC Salkehatchie Students:
To verify that processing and transferring requirements have been met:

During this visit, the professional program application will be reviewed, a USCA School of Education faculty advisor assigned, and a personal photo taken for the professional education file.

Professional Program Criteria for Acceptance
1. A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.75 in all undergraduate course work.
2. Grades of C or better in English (AEGL) 101 and 102 and Communications (ACOM) 201 or 241.
3. Taken the South Carolina Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) and received passing scores on all three sections. Official scores must be submitted and received by the Office of Field Experiences.
4. Completed and submitted all sections of the Professional Program Application with appropriate signatures
5. Been approved by the USCA Professional Education Committee2 .

Note: The School of Education has the right to remove a student from the Professional Program for unprofessional conduct or for poor academic performance. This includes, but is not limited to, excessive tardiness, unexcused absences, inappropriate personal behavior, or poor academic performance.

Preparation for PPST
The Learning Plus software is a computer based program designed to prepare students for the Pre-Professional Skills Test. There is a $35.00 registration fee. Further information is available in the Curriculum Lab or the Office of the School of Education.

Admission to the Teaching Internship
The Teaching Internship component of the Teacher Education Program is required by the S.C. State Department of Education and is designed to serve as the culminating experience in a student’s preparation for a career in education. Interns will be placed in school districts that have a cooperative agreement with USCA. Through the teaching intern program, the School of Education satisfies responsibilities to education majors; to the university; and to the faculty, administration and student population of the public schools. Students applying for admission to the teaching internship must meet the following criteria:

1. The student must be fully admitted to the Professional Program at least one full semester prior to the teaching internship semester.

2. The student must have no more than 12 hours of course work remaining to meet graduation requirements following completion of the teaching internship semester. All professional education and subject area requirements should be completed before the teaching internship.

3. For early childhood and elementary majors, grades of C or better in AMTH 221 and 222.

4. The student must have at least a 2.75 overall GPA in all applicable courses, and at least a 2.75 GPA in professional education courses, and a grade of C or better in all professional education courses and subject area requirements. Secondary education majors must have a 2.75 GPA in content area coursework.

5. Prior to placement for the teaching internship, students are required to submit an official score report indicating a passing score on the state-mandated applicable content area of the PRAXIS Specialty Area examination.

6. The student must have successfully passed the Junior Writing Portfolio requirement prior to the teaching internship.

7. Students whose applications have been rejected may appeal the decision by requesting a personal interview with the Committee. Students may consult their advisors or the Chairperson of the Professional Education Committee concerning the procedures for appealing the decision of the Committee.

8. Applications for the teaching internship are available from the School of Education administrative assistant and are due:

    October 15th for internship in the following spring semester;
    February 15th for internship in the following fall semester.

Note 1) If members of the University faculty have specific concerns regarding an applicant’s potential to become a professional educator, the Professional Education Committee may request a personal interview with an applicant to make their determination. Such concerns may be, but are not limited to, unsatisfactory professional disposition, lack of intellectual motivation, inadequate interpersonal skills, insufficient cooperative attitude, violation of fundamental academic principles of honesty and integrity, or an identified weakness in expressive skills. In addition to minimum grade requirements, specific attention will be given to each applicant’s proficiency in writing and speech. The Professional Education Committee’ s identification of a weakness in either writing or in speech may require additional academic work as a condition of approval for the teaching internship.

Note 2) All placements are coordinated through the Office of Field Experiences. USCA has contractual agreements for teaching internships with selected SC School Districts and under no circumstances are students to make individual placement arrangements with schools or teachers. Within these districts, at the time of application, students have an opportunity to list their geographical preferences; however, final assignments are worked out between the Office of Field Experiences and the School Districts. Secondary students are limited to placement only in the Aiken and Edgefield School Districts.

Areas of Study
The curricula for degrees in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, and Secondary Education (Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Comprehensive Science, and Comprehensive Social Studies) include all courses and field experiences required for full teacher certification by the S.C. State Department of Education. For areas of Secondary Education not listed as programs at USCA, the student should consult with the Head, School of Education.

Certification
Teacher certification is granted by the SC State Department of Education upon recommendation by the Head of the School of Education. During teaching internship orientation, students are given an application for certification and instruction for its completion. The intern is responsible for completing the application and submitting it to the School of Education administrative assistant in Room 210 of the Business and Education Building. Fingerprinting can be completed by personnel in the Security Office on the USCA campus. No student may be considered to have completed an Approved Program until the student has been validated as having achieved passing scores on the State Board specified examinations. Students may not be recommended for state licensure until USCA has received official verification that these examinations have been passed. Note: the processing of the certification forms requires 6-8 weeks after the date of graduation.

Interns who earn a grade of D or F will not be recommended for certification.

Additional Areas of Certification
Individuals who are initially certified may "add-on" certification in other subject areas. For example, by completing 18 hours of electives in Spanish and passing the content area exam of the National Teachers Examination, certification in Spanish may be obtained. Elective sequences may also lead to middle school certification in Science, Social Studies, or Language Arts. Students should consult with their advisors or the Head of the School of Education concerning specific requirements for "add-on" certification.

Title II - Institutional Report
In 1988, the U.S. Congress passed legislation (Title II, Section 207 of the Higher Education Act) that required all states and institutions that have teacher preparation programs to submit annual reports on teacher preparation and licensing beginning in 2001. USC Aiken reports the following information for the cohort of students who completed teacher preparation programs at the undergraduate level during the school year 2000-2001.

Title II - Single-Assessment Pass-Rate Report

                                                        USC-Aiken                Statewide
                                            77 in Cohort            1925 in Cohort

Type of Assessment                        ETS Test Code    Total    Pass    % Pass    Total    Pass    % Pass

Academic Content Area

Elementary Ed: 
Content Area Exercises                        0012                    13        12        92%        108    102            94%

Early Childhood Education                   0020                    41        41        100%        349    349        100%

Professional Knowledge                       
Principles of Learnign & Teaching K-6   0522                    12        10        83%         495    441           89%

Title II - Aggregate and Summary Pass-Rate Report

                                                        USC-Aiken                Statewide
                                             77 in Cohort            1925 in Cohort

Aggregate Category                        Try                Pass        % Pass        Try        Pass        % Pass

Academic Content Area                     77                    74                96%        1754    1697            97%

Basic Skills                                     77                    77              100%         1925   1925           100%

Professional Knowledge                      16                    13               92%          1878    1736           92%

Summary Count                              77                    71                92%         1878   1736           92%

Institution’s definition of program completer:
A program completer is a student who has successfully completed all of the course requirements for the approved program of study printed in the University of South Carolina Aiken Undergraduate and Graduate Programs Bulletin, 2001-2002. Students in Secondary Education programs must take and pass the Praxis II Academic Content Area Examinations prior to admission to the teaching internship in their final semester. This requirements was added in 1998 to ensure that secondary majors are well grounded in their content area knowledge prior to placement in the internship. Students in Elementary and Early Childhood Programs also are required to take the Praxis II Content Area Examinations prior toplacement in the internship.

The teacher education program at USC Aiken is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) for the preparation of early childhood, elementary, and secondary teachers.

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Arts in Education—Major in Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education Program provides preparation for teaching in preschool, kindergarten and primary grades. The Early Childhood certificate permits teaching of grades N-4 in elementary schools of South Carolina. The program is planned to give undergraduates a broad liberal arts background together with a wide range of practical experiences in a variety of public and private early childhood settings.

1.    General Education Requirements ..................................... 53
AEGL 101¹, 102¹ ..................................... 6
English Literature (above 280)  ..................................... 6
ACOM 201¹ or 241¹ ..................................... 3

Choose 6 hours from two of the following fields:  ..................................... 6
     AARH 105, 106, 206, 312, 335,
     AMUS 173, 175 or ATHE 161

AMTH 221¹ and 222¹ .....................................  6
History of Civilization (AHST 101 and AHST 102)  ..................................... 6
APLS 201  ..................................... 3
APSY 101 or ASCY 101  ..................................... 3
AHST 201 or 202  ..................................... 3
Non-Western World Studies  ..................................... 3
Biological Science and Physical Science with lab  ..................................... 8
 (ABIO 102, APHY 101, ACHM 105, or AGLY 201 recommended)

2.    Professional Education Requirements¹ ..................................... 68
AEDC 310 or 110L, 442  ..................................... 4
AEDF 321  ..................................... 3
AHPR 231 or 331 and 455 or 456  ..................................... 6
AEDP 330, 335  ..................................... 6
AEDR 418 ..................................... 3
AEDX 400  ..................................... 3
AEDE 410 ....................................... 3
Junior Block: AEDR 420, 420P, AEDE 540, 542  ..................................... 10
Senior Block: AEDE 435, 435P, 436, 436P, 544, 544P, AEDR 421  ..................................... 15
Internship: AEDE 469, 476  ..................................... 15

3.    General Electives  ..................................... 3
Minimum total hours  ..................................... 124
¹ Must have C or better

Bachelor of Arts in Education—Major in Elementary Education
The Elementary Education Program provides preparation for teaching in public school grades 2-6. Each candidate is given practical experience with children of different age levels and in different types of public school settings.

1.    General Education Requirements  ..................................... 54-56

A. Skills and Competencies .....................................  21-23
English 101¹, 102¹ .....................................  6
    Composition/Composition and Literature
ACOM 201¹ or 241¹ ..................................... 3
AMTH 221¹, 222¹ ..................................... 6
Foreign Language²..................................... 6-8

B. Methods and History of Disciplines³ .....................................  33
ABIO 102, AGLY 201, APHY 101 & 101L  ..................................... 12
Social and Behavioral Sciences    
    Geography 101, 102, 103, or 424  ..................................... 3

    Select one of the following:
        Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science............................... 3

Humanities
    AHST 201 or 202  ..................................... 3
Choose 6 hours from two of the following fields:  ..................................... 6
    AARH, AMUS 173 or 175, ATHE 161
APLS 201  ..................................... 3
History of Civilization  (AHST 101 or AHST 102)  ..................................... 3
 

2.    Professional Education Requirements¹ ..................................... 71
AEDC 310 or 110L, 442  .....................................4
AEDF 321, AEDP 330, 335  ..................................... 9
AEDR 418, AEDX 400, AEDL 430  ..................................... 9
AHPR 331, 455..................................... 6
Junior Block: AEDL 432, 432P, 434, 441, AEDR 420, 420P  ..................................... 14
Senior Block: AEDL 431, 431P, 443, 443P, 445, AEDR 421  ..................................... 15
Internship: AEDL 470, 476  ..................................... 15

3.   General Electives  ..................................... 6
Minimum total hours   ..................................... 131
¹ Must have C or better
2 Two (2) semesters of the same language. See degree program requirements for Foreign Language study.
3 At least 3 hours must be in non-Western world studies

Secondary Education
The Secondary Education Program prepares students for teaching in public school grades 7-12. Programs in the subject areas of Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Comprehensive Science, and Comprehensive Social Studies provide subject-matter expertise and a comprehensive and balanced liberal arts background. Professional requirements of the curriculum offer several semesters of public school experience at the level of individual student interaction and for on-site experimentation with methods and materials of curriculum in a chosen certification area.

Secondary Education students transferring from a two-year institution will not receive transfer credit for courses considered upper division. In addition, transfer credit will not be granted for courses taken in which the prerequisites have not been observed.

Bachelor of Science in Education— Major in Secondary Education
(Area of Concentration in Biology)
 1.    General Education Requirements  ..................................... 50
AEGL 101¹, 102¹   ..................................... 6
English Literature (AEGL 200 or above)  ..................................... 3
Art, Music, Theatre Appreciation  ..................................... 6
     (two fields must be represented)
ACOM 201¹ or 241¹ ..................................... 3
Social Science Elective  ..................................... 3
APLS 201  ..................................... 3
History of Civilization  (AHST 101 or AHST 102)  ..................................... 3
ABIO 101¹ ..................................... 4
Physics (APHY 200 or above)¹ ..................................... 4
AMTH 141  ..................................... 4
AMTH 201, or AMTH 509 or APSY 225 or BUS 296  ..................................... 3
Foreign Language² ..................................... 8

2.    Professional Education Requirements¹ ..................................... 37
AEDC 310 or 110L, 442  ..................................... 4
AEDF 321  ..................................... 3
AEDP 330  ..................................... 3
AEDR 518  ..................................... 3
AEDS 446, 453, 453L, 460, 462  ..................................... 9
AEDS 471, 476  ..................................... 15

3.    Subject Area Requirements¹  ..................................... 39-40
ABIO 102  ..................................... 4
ABIO 312  ..................................... 4
ABIO 320  ..................................... 4
ABIO 350  ..................................... 4
ABIO 325, 360 or 541  ..................................... 3-4
ABIO 302 or 330  ..................................... 4
ABIO 510, 515, 516, 528, 570, or 580  ..................................... 4
ACHM 111  ..................................... 4
ACHM 112  ..................................... 4
ACHM 331  ..................................... 3
ACHM 331L  ..................................... 1
    (8 hours ABIO and APHY listed under General Education)

4.    General Electives  ..................................... 3
Minimum total hours³ ..................................... 129-130
¹ Must have C or better
² Two (2) semesters of the same language.  See degree program requirements for Foreign Language study.  
³ At least 3 credit hours must be in non-Western world studies

Bachelor of Science in Education—Major in Secondary Education
(Area of Concentration in Chemistry) and Bachelor of Science—Major in Chemistry
1.   General Education Requirements  ..................................... 59
English 101¹, 102¹ ..................................... 6
English Literature above 200  ..................................... 3
Fine Arts (Art History, Music, or Theater Appreciation: 2 of 3 areas)  ..................................... 6
ACOM 201¹ or 241¹ ..................................... 3
Foreign Language² ..................................... 8
Political Science 201  ..................................... 3
Social Science  ..................................... 3
History of Civilization  (AHST 101 or AHST 102) ..................................... 3
Biology 101  or 102¹ ..................................... 4
APHY 201 or 211¹ ..................................... 4
Mathematics through 241  ..................................... 12
Computer Science (ACSC 145 or equivalent programing language)  ..................................... 4

2.    Professional Education Requirements¹ ..................................... 37
AEDC 310 or 110L, 442  ..................................... 4
AEDF 321  ..................................... 3
AEDP 330  ..................................... 3
AEDR 518  ..................................... 3
AEDS 446, 453, 453L, 460, 462  ..................................... 9
AEDS 471, 476  ..................................... 15

3.    Subject Area Requirements¹ ..................................... 47-48
ACHM 111 and 112  ..................................... 8
ACHM 331 and 331L  ..................................... 4
ACHM 332 and 332L  ..................................... 4
ACHM 321 and 321L  ..................................... 4
ACHM 541 and 541L  ..................................... 4
ACHM 542 and 542L  ..................................... 4
ACHM 511 and 511L  ..................................... 5
ACHM 522  ..................................... 4
ACHM 499  ..................................... 3 or 4
APHY 202 or 212  ..................................... 4
ABIO 541  ..................................... 3
Minimum Total Hours³ ..................................... 143-144
¹ Must have C or better
² Two (2) semesters of the same language.  See degree program requirements for Foreign Language study.
³ At least 3 credit hours must be in non-Western world studies

Bachelor of Arts in Education—Major in Secondary Education
(Area of Concentration in English)
1.    General Education Requirements  ..................................... 52
AEGL 101¹, 102¹ ..................................... 6
AEGL 284¹, 288¹ .....................................  6
ACOM 201¹ or 241¹ ..................................... 3
Art, Music, Theatre Appreciation  ..................................... 6
     (two fields must be represented)
Social Science Elective  ..................................... 3
APLS 201  ..................................... 3
History of Civilization  (AHST 101 or AHST 102)..................................... 3
Biological Science with lab  ..................................... 4
Physical Science with lab  ..................................... 4
Mathematics/Statistics/Logic .....................................  6
Foreign Language² ..................................... 8

2.    Professional Education Requirements¹ ..................................... 37
AEDC 310 or 110L, 442  ..................................... 4
AEDF 321  ..................................... 3
AEDP 330  ..................................... 3
AEDR 518  ..................................... 3
AEDS 446, 447, 447L, 460, 462, 471, 476  ..................................... 24

3.    Subject Area Requirements¹ ..................................... 48
AEGL 285, 289, 291, 390 or 391, 450, 453, 460, 483  ..................................... 24
American Literature  ..................................... 6
British Literature   ..................................... 3
AEGL 484  ..................................... 3
AEDR 485  ..................................... 3
Area Electives (select from the following categories):  ..................................... 9
      Literature, Writing, Theatre,
      Communications, Foreign Language
Minimum total hours³ ..................................... 137
¹ Must have C or better
² Two semesters of the same language.  See degree program requirements for Foreign Language study.
³ At least 3 credit hours must be in non-Western world studies

Bachelor of Science in Education—Major in Secondary Education
(Area of Concentration in Mathematics)
1.    General Education Requirements  ..................................... 50
AEGL 101¹, 102¹  ..................................... 6
English Literature (200 or above)  ..................................... 3
Art, Music, Theatre Appreciation  ..................................... 6
     (two fields must be represented)
ACOM 201¹ or 241¹ ..................................... 3
Foreign Language² ..................................... 8
Social Science Elective  ..................................... 3
APLS 201  ..................................... 3
History of Civilization  (AHST 101 or AHST 102)....................................... 3
Biological Science with lab  ..................................... 4
Physical Science with lab  ..................................... 4
ASTA 509¹ ..................................... 4
AMTH 174¹ ..................................... 3

2.    Professional Education Requirements¹  ..................................... 37
AEDC 310 or 110L, 442  ..................................... 4
AEDF 321  ..................................... 3
AEDP 330  ..................................... 3
AEDR 518  ..................................... 3
AEDS 446, 450, 450L, 460, 462 .....................................  9
AEDS 471, 476  ..................................... 15

3.    Subject Area Requirements¹ ..................................... 41-42
AMTH 141, 142, 241, 242 .....................................  16
AMTH  420, 531, 544, 546  ..................................... 12
ACSC 101  ..................................... 3
ACSC 145  ..................................... 4
Programming Elective above ACSC 101  ..................................... 3
Elective in Computer Science (ACSC) or Physics (APHY 200 or above)  or Mathematics (AMTH 200 or above)  ..................................... 3-4
(6 hours AMTH listed under General Education)

4.     General Electives  ..................................... 3-4
Minimum total hours³ ..................................... 131-133
¹ Must have C or better
² Two semesters of the same language.  See degree program requirements for Foreign Language study.
³ At least 3 credit hours must be in non-Western world studies

Bachelor of Science in Education—Major in Secondary Education
(Area of Concentration in Comprehensive Science)
1.    General Education Requirements  ..................................... 50
English 101¹, 102¹ ..................................... 6
English Literature above 200  ..................................... 3
Fine Arts (Art History, Music or
        Theater Appreciation: 2 of 3 areas)  ..................................... 6
ACOM 201¹ or 241¹ ..................................... 3
Foreign Language² ..................................... 8
Political Science 201  ..................................... 3
Social Science  ..................................... 3
History of Civilization  (AHST 101 or AHST 102)...................................... 3
Physics 201 or 211¹    ..................................... 4
Biology 101¹ ..................................... 4
Mathematics 141  ..................................... 4
Statistics (APSY 225 or AMTH 201 or AMTH 509 or ABUS 269)...................................... 3

2.    Professional Education Requirements¹ ..................................... 37
AEDC 310 or 110L, 442  ..................................... 4
AEDF 321  ..................................... 3
AEDP 330  ..................................... 3
AEDR 518  ..................................... 3
AEDS 446, 453, 453L, 460, 462  ..................................... 9
AEDS 471, 476  ..................................... 15

3.    Subject Area Requirements¹ ..................................... 42-43
Biology 102  ..................................... 4
Biology (300 level or above  ..................................... 3-4
Chemistry 111  ..................................... 4
Chemistry 112  ..................................... 4
Chemistry (300 level or above)  ..................................... 4
Physics 202 or 212  ..................................... 4
Astronomy 111 and 111L  ..................................... 4
Geology 101 or 103  ..................................... 4
Geology Elective .....................................  4
Elective (300 level or above)  ..................................... 4
Chemistry 399, Geology 399, Physics 399, or Biology 499 (Independent Study)  ..................................... 3

Minimum Total Hours³ ..................................... 129-130
¹ Must have C or better
² Two (2) semesters of the same language.  See degree program requirements for Foreign Language study.
³At least 3 credit hours must be in non-Western world studies

Bachelor of Arts in Education—Major in Secondary Education
(Area of Concentration in Comprehensive Social Studies)
1.    General Education Requirements  ..................................... 58
AEGL 101¹, 102¹ ..................................... 6
English Literature (above 280)  ..................................... 6
ACOM 201¹ or 241¹ ..................................... 3
Art, Music, Theatre Appreciation (two fields must be represented)  ..................................... 6
APLS 201¹  ..................................... 3
AHST 101¹, 102¹   ..................................... 6
APSY 101¹ ..................................... 3
ASCY 101¹ ..................................... 3
Biological Science with lab  ..................................... 4
Physical Science with lab  ..................................... 4
Mathematics/Statistics/Logic  ..................................... 6
Foreign Language² ..................................... 8

2.    Professional Education Requirements¹ ..................................... 37
AEDC 310 or 110L, 442  ..................................... 4
AEDF 321  ..................................... 3
AEDP 330  ..................................... 3
AEDR 518  ..................................... 3
AEDS 446, 449, 449L, 460, 462  ..................................... 9
AEDS 471, 476  ..................................... 15

3.    Subject Area Requirements¹ ..................................... 24
AHST 201 and 202  ..................................... 6
AGRY 101 or 102  ..................................... 3
AECO 221 and 222  ..................................... 6
History (above 300 level)  ..................................... 3
Anthropology elective  ..................................... 3
APLS 101 or 103  ..................................... 3

Area of Concentration:  ..................................... 12-15
Select one area of concentration for a total of 12 hours.

History Concentration (300 level or above)
    US History .....................................  3
    European History  ..................................... 3
    History (Other than European or US)  ..................................... 3
    AHST 300  ..................................... 3

Political Science Concentration
    APLS 301  ..................................... 3
    Political Theory (above the 300 level)  ..................................... 3
    American Government (above the 300 level)  ..................................... 3
    International Relations/Comparative Politics (above the 300 level)  ..................................... 3

Sociology Concentration
    Part I (select two courses) .....................................  6
    ASCY 301 (Gender Roles)
    ASCY 355 (Minority Group Relations)
    ASCY 305 (Sociology of Family)
    ASCY 504 (Social Stratification)
    ASCY 507 (Social Control)
    ASCY 524 (Interpersonal Relations in the Family)
    Part II:
    ASCY 497 (Sociological Research Methods)  ..................................... 3
    (select two courses, with no more than one from any group)  ..................................... 6
        Group A:
            ASCY 310 (Social Demography)
            ASCY 315 (World Population)
        Group B:
            ASCY 350 (Juvenile Delinquency)
            ASCY 353 (Sociology of Crime)
            ASCY 523 (Sociology of Deviance)
        Group C:
            ASCY 351 (Urban Sociology)
            ASCY 360 (Sociology of Medicine and Health)
            ASCY 460 (Sociology of Mental Health)

Psychology Concentration
    APSY 300 (History and Systems)  ..................................... 3
    and select one from any group  ..................................... 9
        Group A
            APSY 350 (Learning Theory)
            APSY 360 (Cognitive Processes)
            APSY 380 (Motivation)
        Group B
             APSY 320 (Abnormal)
            APSY 330 (Personality)
            APSY 340 (Social)
        Group C
            One 400 level course

4.        General Electives  ..................................... 3
Minimum total hours³ ..................................... 134-137
¹Must have C or better
² Two (2) semesters of the same language.  See degree program requirements for Foreign Language study. 
³ At least 3 credit hours must be in non-Western world studies

Bachelor of Arts in Special Education

The Special Education program provides preparation for teaching children, youth, and young adults with disabilities ages birth through 21 in public and private education environments. Each teacher education candidate is given a broad liberal arts and general education foundation as well as specific information regarding the abilities and needs of individuals with disabilities and their families. Extensive practicum experiences across a variety of placements are provided.

        A. Skills and Competencies..................................... 21-23
            AEGL 101¹, 102¹ ..................................... 6
            Applied Speech Communication (ACOM 201¹ or 241¹ ).....3
            AMTH 221¹ and 222¹..................................... 6
            Foreign Language²..................................... 6-8

        B. Methods and History of Disciplines³..................................... 29
            Natural Sciences..................................... 8
                    Biology and either Chemistry, Physics, Geology, or Astronomy (2 labs)
            Social/Behavioral Sciences (at least two areas)..................................... 6
            Humanities (at least two areas)..................................... 9
                    Philosophy (not logic),
                    History, Literature, Fine Arts History,
                    Humanities (AHUM acronym), Religion,
                    Foreign Language (200 level and above),
                    Communications (last two digits in 50s or 60s)
            History of Civilization (AHST 101 or AHST 102)..................................... 3
            American Political Institutions..................................... 3
                     (APLS 201, AHST 201, or AHST 202)

Minimum total hours.....................................  130
1 Must have C or better
2 Two (2) semesters of the same language. See degree program requirements for Foreign Language study.
3 At least 3 credit hours must be in non-Western world studies. Courses satisfying this requirement are listed in the USCA Bulletin.

Course Descriptions
At least sophomore standing is required for enrollment in teacher education courses.

Curriculum and Instruction (AEDC)
AEDC 110 Introduction to Careers in Education. (3) A survey of careers in education, utilizing field experiences, field trips, seminars and reading assignments to focus on personal and professional development.

AEDC 110L Introduction to Careers: Clinical Experience (1) (Coreq: AEDC 110) Supervised clinical experience focusing on observation and analysis of classroom settings. (Teacher Cadets only, may substitute AEDC 110L for AEDC 310.)

AEDC 310 Observation & Analysis in the Clinical Setting. (1) The observation and analysis of methods and techniques used in classroom management. Sophomore standing required.

AEDC 311 Clinical Tutorial Experience. (1) (Prereq: AEDC 310; admission to the Professional Program or permission of School Head) Supervised tutorial experiences in clinical settings.

AEDC 312 Classroom Clinical Experiences (2) (Prereq: AEDC 311; admission to the Professional Program or permission of School Head) Supervised application of classroom skills in the clinical setting with a focus on whole group instruction.

AEDC 399 Independent Study. (1-3) (Prereq: permission of instructor)

AEDC 442 Resources for Teaching. (3) A laboratory course in the study and construction of modern classroom materials. Emphasis will be placed upon practical survey of media and materials that facilitate the teaching-learning process and classroom application of computers.

AEDC 455 The Middle School Curriculum and Organization. (3) (Prereq: admission to the Professional Program or permission of School Head) Study of the middle school program, including history, purposes, organization, curriculum, evaluation and characteristics of middle school children.

AEDC 599 Special Studies in Education. (1-3) Intensive consideration of special topics.

Early Childhood Education (AEDE)
AEDE 410 Family Life in Early Childhood. (3) Principles, practices, and content of family life and family-school relations as related to young children’s learning and development in various settings during the early childhood years, birth through eight. This course will provide a foundation for using family life knowledge in relating to young children and families in effective ways.

AEDE 435 Math and Science Experiences in Early Childhood Education. (3) (Prereq: grades of C or better in AMTH 221 and 222; admission to Professional Program or permission of School Head; coreq: AEDE 435P) This methods course includes the basic content of the inquiry areas of math and science as they are to be presented to preschool and primary children. Appropriate experiences, learning activities, materials and equipment to aid the development of math and science concepts in young children are presented. Multicultural influences and needs of exceptional children are addressed.

AEDE 435P Practicum in Teaching Math and Science in Early Childhood Education. (1) (Prereq: AEDC 310, admission to Professional Program in Education or permission of School Head; coreq: AEDE 435.) Supervised clinical experience in an early childhood setting. Observation and participation in classroom setting is required with a focus on math and science learning experiences, materials and equipment. Seminars and group discussions included.

AEDE 436 Social Studies and Creative Arts in Early Childhood Education. (3) (Prereq: admission to Professional Program in Education or permission of School Head; coreq: AEDE 436P) This methods course includes basic content in the academic areas of social studies and creative arts as they are presented to preprimary and primary children. Developmentally appropriate experiences, learning activities, materials and equipment, as well as multicultural influences and needs of exceptional children are addressed.

AEDE 436P Practicum in Teaching Social Studies and Creative Arts in Early Childhood Education. (1) (Prereq: AEDC 310, admission to Professional Program in Education or permission of School Head; coreq: AEDE 436.) Supervised clinical experience in an early childhood setting. Observation and participation in classroom setting is required with a focus on social studies and creative arts learning experience, materials and equipment. Seminars and group discussions included.

AEDE 469 Directed Teaching in Early Childhood Education. (12) (Prereq: admission to Professional Program in Education and Directed Teaching.) A program of observation and teaching in the public schools under the supervision of university and public school personnel. Students will complete a preprimary and a primary experience.

AEDE 476 Senior Seminar. (3) (Coreq: AEDE 469) The synthesis and critical evaluation of professional studies in early childhood education.

AEDE 540 The Young Child Birth - Four. (3) (Prereq: admission to Professional Program or permission of School Head.) A study of the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social components of development, prenatal through age four, and its relationship to the education of the young child birth - four. Diagnosis and assessment of development are addressed. Programs serving young children and their families will be discussed. The administration of these programs as well as advocacy efforts are included.

AEDE 542 The Young Child Four to Eight. (3) (Prereq: admission to Professional Program or permission of School Head.) This curriculum course is designed for prospective teachers in the nursery, kindergarten and primary schools. The course explores various issues involved in the development and education of children from the ages of four to eight. Attention is given to learning activities, materials and equipment suitable for teaching at this level. Emphasis is given to appropriate methods for assessment of children aged four through eight and to the relationship of various subject areas to the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of the child. Philosophy, history of early childhood education, classroom management, societal influences, parental involvement and community resources are included.

AEDE 544 Language Development and Communicative Skills. (3) (Prereq: admission to Professional Program or permission of School Head; coreq: AEDE 544P) The course deals with the relationship of language development and thinking to teaching communicative skills to young children. Specific areas covered are activities to develop oral language facility, writing (handwriting, spelling, functional and creative writing) and listening. Also, specific techniques dealing with diagnosis of language development will be handled.

AEDE 544P Practicum in Teaching Language, Communication and Critical Thinking in Early Childhood Education. (1) (Prereq: AEDC 310, admission to Professional Program in Education or permission of School Head; coreq: AEDE 544.) Supervised clinical experience in an early childhood setting. Observation and participation in classroom setting is required with a focus on language, communication and critical thinking skills learning experiences, materials and equipment. Seminars and group discussions included.

AEDP 333 Introduction to Child Growth and Development. (3) Basic course designed to familiarize the prospective teacher with the patterns of social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth of the individual. Development of these growth patterns from the prenatal stage to the onset of adolescence.

AEDP 334 Introduction to Adolescent Growth and Development. (3) Basic course designed to familiarize the prospective junior and senior high school teacher with the pattern of social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth of the individual during his/her adolescent years.

AEDP 335 Introduction to Educational Psychology. (3) Applications of those psychological principles, theories and data upon which effective classroom practices are based, including general methods and techniques. A variety of teaching models for classroom management will be considered with the focus on the teacher as a decision maker in planning, evaluations, and control. Emphasis on motivation, learning problems, individual differences, measurement.

Elementary Education (AEDL)
AEDL 430 Creative Arts in the Elementary School. (3) Methods, techniques and materials for using art, music and drama in the elementary classroom as a means of increasing effectiveness of instruction.

AEDL 431 Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School. (3) (Prereq: AMTH 221 and 222 with C or better or consent of instructor and Admission to Education Professional Program or special permission of School Head; Coreq: AEDL 431P; Senior Block) Materials and programs for teaching mathematics in the elementary school.

AEDL 431P Practicum in Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School. (1) (Prereq: Admission to Education Professional Program or special permission of School Head; Coreq: AEDL 431; Senior Block) Supervised clinical experience in an elementary education classroom. Observations and participation are required with a focus on mathematical learning experiences, materials and equipment. Seminars and group discussions included.

AEDL 432 Teaching Science in the Elementary School. (3) (Prereq: Admission to Education Professional Program or special permission of School Head, completion of at least 4 credit hours of natural or physical science; Coreq: AEDL 432P, Junior Block) Materials and programs for teaching science in the elementary school.

AEDL 432P Practicum in Teaching Science in the Elementary School. (1) (Prereq: Admission to Education Professional Program or special permission of School Head; Coreq: AEDL 432, Junior Block) Supervised clinical experience in an elementary education classroom. Observations and participation in a classroom setting are required with a focus on science learning experiences, materials and equipment. Seminars and group discussion included.

AEDL 434 Teaching Language Arts in the Elementary School. (3) (Prereq: AEDR 418 and Admission to Education Professional Program or special permission of School Head; Coreq: Junior Block) Materials and programs for teaching language arts in the elementary school with emphasis on communication skills.

AEDL 441 Classroom Management. (3) (Prereq: Admission to Education Professional Program or special permission of School Head; Coreq: Junior Block) Study of classroom management strategies including grouping, grading, behavior management, and organization of the students, space, time and materials for effective learning to take place.

AEDL 443 Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School. (3) (Prereq: Completion of 3 hours of history, Admission to Education Professional Program or special permission of School Head; Coreq: AEDL 443P and Senior Block) Materials and programs for teaching social studies in the elementary school.

AEDL 443P Practicum in Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School. (1) (Prereq: Admission to Education Professional Program or special permission of School Head; Coreq: AEDL 443 and Senior Block) Supervised clinical experience in an elementary education classroom. Observations and participation are required with a focus on the teaching of social studies and the materials used to enhance student learning. Seminars and group discussions included.

AEDL 445 Classroom Assessment. (3) (Prereq: AEDP 330, AEDP 335, Admission to Education Professional Program or special permission of School Head; Coreq: Senior Block) Study of formal and informal assessment instruments and strategies and their application in measuring and monitoring learning.

AEDL 470 Directed Teaching in Elementary School. (12) (Prereq: admission to the Professional Program in Education and Directed Teaching). A program of observation and teaching in the public schools under the supervision of university and public school personnel.

AEDL 476 Senior Seminar. (3) (Coreq: AEDL 470) The synthesis and critical evaluation of professional studies in elementary education.

Exceptional Learner (AEDX)
AEDX 400 Introduction to People with Exceptionalities. (3) A survey of the development of special education, the current legal guidelines with emphasis on public school mandates, and the various clusters of exceptionalities: definitions, classifications, identification, prevalences, causes, characteristics, and educational needs, including inclusion in general education classrooms.

AEDX 401 Introduction to High Incidence Disabilities. (3) (Prereq: AEDX 400 and Admission to the Professional Program; Coreq: AEDX 401P) This course is a survey of people with learning disabilities, behavioral and emotional disabilities, and mental retardation. Emphasis will be placed on characteristics, definition, and etiology of the aforementioned disabilities.

AEDX 401P Practicum in High Incidence Disabilities. (1) (Prereq: AEDX 400 and Admission to the Professional Program; Coreq: AEDX 401) This course will provide observation, participation, and/or teaching experiences with people with learning disabilities, behavioral and emotional disabilities, or mental retardation.

AEDX 402 Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Severe Disabilities. (3) (Prereq: AEDX 400 and Admission to the Professional Program) This course investigates issues including parent and teacher education, research pertaining to classroom instruction, group and individual instruction, and advances in treatment of individuals who have autism, traumatic brain injury, or severe disabilities.

AEDX 403 Assessment of People with Exceptionalities. (3) (Prereq: Admission to the Professional Program) This course is an exploration of assessment practices from initial screening by classroom teachers to interpretation of professional evaluations. Candidates will practice administering, scoring, and interpreting assessment instruments.

AEDX 404 Collaboration and Inclusion. (3) Inclusion will be analyzed from its origins in the Regular Education Initiative through model inclusionary programs. Topics such as collaboration, co-teaching, supervising paraprofessionals, legal issues, placements, educational approaches, and family involvement will be discussed.

AEDX 405 IEP Development and Training. (3) (Prereq: AEDX 400 and Admission to the Professional Program) This course will provide candidates with the necessary federal and state references, a guide for developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP), and a process for writing annual goals and short-term objectives that meet federal and state requirements. The course will also include strategies helpful in the transition process as students move from school to work environments.

AEDX 410 Introduction to Mental Retardation. (3) (Prereq: AEDX 400; Coreq: AEDX 411) A survey of people with mental retardation, including historical treatment, etiology, characteristics, methods of diagnosis and teaching individuals with mental retardation in the least restrictive environment.

AEDX 411 Practicum in the Instruction of People with Mental Retardation. (1) (Prereq: Permission of instructor and AEDX 400; Coreq: AEDX 410) Field experiences in the application of methods and materials for people with mental retardation. Meets special education in mental retardation certification requirements.

AEDX 412 Practicum in the Instruction of People with Mental Retardation. (1) (Prereq: Permission of instructor and AEDX 411) Field experiences in the application of methods and materials for people with mental retardation. Meets special education in mental retardation certification requirements.

AEDX 413 Practicum in the Instruction of People with Mental Retardation. (1) (Prereq: Permission of instructor and AEDX 412) Field experiences in the application of methods and materials for people with mental retardation. Meets special education in mental retardation certification requirements.

AEDX 414 Methods and Materials in High Incidence Disabilities. (3) (Prereq: AEDX 401, AEDX 401P and Admission to the Professional Program) This course will provide an exploration of methods and materials used for teaching people with learning disabilities, behavioral and emotional disabilities, or mental retardation.

AEDX 415 Methods and Materials for Teaching People with Mental Retardation. (3) (Prereq: AEDX 410 or consent of instructor) Methods and materials related to the development and establishment of satisfactory adaptive behaviors and academic skills for people with mental retardation, including the development of Individualized Education programs. Meets special education in mental retardation certification requirements.

AEDX 416 Adapting Mathematics and Science Curricula. (3) (Prereq: Grades of C or better in AMTH 221 and AMTH 222; Admission to the Professional Program; Coreq: AEDX 416P) This course includes the basic content of the inquiry areas of mathematics and science as they are taught to students with exceptionalities. Appropriate methods to teach mathematics and science concepts will be presented in this course. Candidates will also learn how to make classroom accommodations for students with exceptionalities.

AEDX 416P Practicum in Adapting Mathematics and Science Curricula. (1) (Prereq: Admission to the Professional Program; Coreq: AEDX 416) This course will provide practical observation, participation, and teaching experiences in the areas of mathematics and science with students with exceptionalities.

AEDX 417 Adapting Language Arts and Social Studies Curricula. (3) (Prereq: AEDX 400 and Admission to the Professional Program; Coreq: AEDX 417P) This course includes the basic content of the academic areas of language arts and social studies as they are taught to students with exceptionalities. Appropriate methods to teach language arts and social studies curricula will be presented in this course. Candidates will also learn how to make classroom accommodations for students with exceptionalities.

AEDX 417P Practicum in Adapting Language Arts and Social Studies Curricula. (1) (Prereq: Admission to the Professional Program; Coreq: AEDX 417) This course will provide practical observation, participation, and teaching experiences in the areas of language arts and social studies with students with exceptionalities.

AEDX 420 Introduction to Learning Disabilities. (3) (Prereq: AEDX 400 or consent of instructor) A survey of people with learning disabilities, including historical treatment, etiology, characteristics, methods of diagnosis, and teaching individuals with learning disabilities in the least restrictive environment.

AEDX 421 Practicum in the Instruction of Learning Disabilities. (1) (Prereq: Permission of instructor and AEDX 400; Coreq: AEDX 420) Field experiences in the application of methods and materials for learning disabilities which address certification requirements.

AEDX 422 Practicum in the Instruction of Learning Disabilities. (1) (Prereq: Permission of instructor and AEDX 400, 420, & 421) Field experiences in the application of methods and materials for learning disabilities which address certification requirements.

AEDX 423 Practicum in the Instruction of Learning Disabilities. (1) (Prereq: Permission of instructor and AEDX 400, 420, 421, & 422) Field experiences in the application of methods and materials for learning disabilities which address certification requirements.

AEDX 424 Behavior Intervention and Management. (3) (Prereq: Admission to the Professional Program; Coreq: AEDX 424P) This course will provide methods for planning, implementing, and evaluating appropriate and effective behavior management programs. Candidates will also learn methods for assisting students with exceptionalities in the changing of their behaviors.

AEDX 424P Practicum in Behavior Intervention and Management. (1) (Prereq: Admission to the Professional Program; Coreq: AEDX 424) This course will provide practical observation, participation, and teaching experiences with students with exceptionalities. Candidates will be required to plan, implement, and evaluate a behavior intervention program for students with exceptionalities.

AEDX 425 Methods and Materials for Teaching People with Learning Disabilities. (3) (Prereq: AEDX 420) Methods and materials related to the development and establishment of satisfactory adaptive behaviors and academic skills for people with learning disabilities, including the development of Individualized Education Programs. Meets special education in learning disabilities certification requirements.

AEDX 472 Directed Teaching. (12) (Prereq: Admission to the Professional Program and Admission to Directed Teaching; Coreq: AEDX 476) A program observation and teaching in the public schools under the supervision of certified special education teachers and university personnel.

AEDX 476 Senior Seminar. (3) (Prereq: Admission to the Professional Program and Admission to Directed Teaching; Coreq: AEDX 472) The course is the synthesis and critical evaluation of professional studies in special education.

Foundations of Education (AEDF)
AEDF 321 Dynamics of American Public Education. (3) Extensive treatment of social, political, economic and philosophical influences that have shaped public education. Study of the financial, organizational and legal aspects of education. Library assignments provide a working knowledge of professional standard references and journals.

Health, Physical Education and Recreation (AHPR)
AHPR 231 Personal and Community Health. (3) A course incorporating the principles of personal hygiene, including the physiological systems of the body with emphasis on first aid, safety, sanitation, and communicable and non-communicable diseases.

AHPR 312 Foundations of Coaching. (3) The philosophical bases, leadership theory, administrative practice and organizational problems of competitive athletics.

AHPR 331 Health Education for the Elementary School. (3) Methods and materials for elementary schools. Integration and correlation of materials with school subjects. Sample content of material developed for primary, intermediate and upper grades.

AHPR 409 Independent Study in Health, Physical Education or Recreation. (3) Independent research in one of the three indicated areas under the direction of appropriate faculty.

AHPR 455 Teaching Strategies in Elementary School Physical Education. (3) Current methods and techniques of teaching physical education in grades K-6. Study includes movement education, rhythmic activities, games, gymnastics and sports skill development.

AHPR 456 Theories and Techniques of Perceptual Motor Development Activities. (3) A study of the theories and the application of perceptual motor skills designed for children ages 4-9.

AHPR 599 Selected Topics. (3) An in-depth study of current topics drawn from the literature or from practice. (Offered by student demand)

Reading and Literature (AEDR)
AEDR 418 Children’s Literature. (3) Reading interests of children and their curricular and developmental needs for literature are explored. The course presents basic information in the field of children’s literature including authors, illustrators and appropriate reference materials.

AEDR 420 Teaching of Reading in the Elementary School. (3) (Prereq: AEDR 418 and Admission to Education Professional Program or special permission of School Head; Coreq: AEDR 420P, Junior Block) This course will focus on the study of the various approaches to reading instruction and the place of reading in the curriculum.

AEDR 420P Practicum in Reading. (1) (Prereq: AEDR 418, Admission to Education Professional Program or special permission of School Head; Coreq: AEDR 420, Junior Block) This course provides supervised classroom and clinical experiences in teaching developmental reading. Seminars and group discussions are included.

AEDR 421 Assessing and Correcting Reading Difficulties. (3) (Prereq: AEDR 420 and Admission to Education Professional Program or special permission of School Head; Coreq: Senior Block) Clinical and classroom aspects of teaching students with reading difficulties are explored with emphasis on assessment, instructional materials and teaching techniques. May be taken the summer prior to the internship.

AEDR 485 Adolescent Literature. (3) A study of materials intended for young adults (13-19) with emphasis on the process of evaluating these materials to meet the educational, cultural and recreational needs of young adults. The characterization of adolescents in literature and the historical development of the writing of literary works for adolescents are examined.

AEDR 518 Reading in the Secondary School. (3) (Prereq: admission to Education Professional Program or special permission of education advisor) The place of reading instruction in high schools, the programming of special services in reading instruction, methods of teaching basic and developmental reading skills, and case studies of programs are examined. Demonstrations of tests and devices are included.

Secondary Education (AEDS)  
AEDS 446 Secondary School Curriculum. (3) (Prereq: admission to Education Professional Program or special permission of School Head; Coreq: AEDS 460 or AEDS 462) The organization, historical context, foundations for curriculum development, process of curriculum planning, design of the curriculum and strategy of curriculum change in the secondary school. Also open to degreed students seeking certification.

AEDS 447 Teaching in High School. (English) (3) (Prereq: admission to Education Professional Program or special permission of School Head; Coreq: AEDS 447L, either AEDS 460 or AEDS 462) Materials and methods of teaching English in the high school. Student is required to work with a master teacher for selected activities in a corequisite practicum. Also open to degreed students seeking teacher certification.

AEDS 447L Current Practices and Trends in the Teaching of Secondary English (1) (Prereq: Admission to the Professional Program or permission of School Head; Coreq: AEDS 447, either AEDS 460 or AEDS 462) A study of the most up to date practices, topics and issues of current interest related to the teaching of english in the secondary school. Special attention will be given to the research base relative to course topics when appropriate. Also open to degreed students seeking certification.

AEDS 449 Teaching in High School. (Social Studies) (3) (Prereq: admission to Education Professional Program or special permission of School Head; Coreq: AEDS 449L, either AEDS 460 or AEDS 462) Materials and methods of teaching history and social studies in the high school. Student required to work with a master teacher for selected activities in a corequisite practicum. Also open to degreed students seeking certification.

AEDS 449L Current Practices and Trends in the Teaching of Secondary Social Studies (1) (Prereq: Admission to the Professional Program or permission of School Head; Coreq: AEDS 449, either AEDS 460 or AEDS 462) A study of the most up to date practices, topics and issues of current interest related to the teaching of social studies in the secondary school. Special attention will be given to the research base relative to course topics when appropriate. Also open to degreed students seeking certification.

AEDS 450 Teaching in High School. (Mathematics) (3) (Prereq: admission to Education Professional Program or special permission of School Head; Coreq: AEDS 450L, either AEDS 460 or AEDS 462) Materials and methods of teaching mathematics in high school. Student required to work with a master teacher for selected activities in a corequisite practicum. Also open to degreed students seeking certification.

AEDS 450L Current Practices and Trends in the Teaching of Secondary Mathematics (1) (Prereq: Admission to the Professional Program or permission of School Head; Coreq: AEDS 450, either AEDS 460 or AEDS 462) A study of the most up to date practices, topics and issues of current interest related to the teaching of mathematics in the secondary school. Special attention will be given to the research base relative to course topics when appropriate. Also open to degreed students seeking certification.

AEDS 453 Teaching in High School. (Science) (3) (Prereq: admission to Education Professional Program or special permission of School Head; Coreq: AEDS 453L, either AEDS 460 or AEDS 462) Materials and methods of teaching science in the high school. Student required to work with a master teacher for selected activities in a corequisite practicum. Also open to degreed students seeking certification.

AEDS 453L Current Practices and Trends in the Teaching of Secondary Science (1) (Prereq: Admission to the Professional Program or permission of School Head; Coreq: AEDS 453, either AEDS 460 or AEDS 462) A study of the most up to date practices, topics and issues of current interest related to the teaching of science in the secondary school. Special attention will be given to the research base relative to course topics when appropriate. Also open to degreed students seeking certification.

AEDS 460 Secondary Practicum. (1) (Prereq: admission to Professional Program or permission of School Head; AEDC 310; Coreq: AEDS 446 or appropriate secondary methods course [AEDS 447, AEDS 449, AEDS 450, or AEDS 453]) This course focuses on observation and analysis of classroom management practices, characteristics of the secondary curriculum, and implementation of secondary teaching strategies. The student is required to work in the public schools with a master teacher in the student’s subject field and possibly in informal educational settings or community based programs. Also open to degreed students seeking certification.

AEDS 462 Advanced Secondary Practicum. (1) (Prereq: AEDS 310 and AEDS 460 and admission to Professional Program or permission of School Head; Coreq: AEDS 446 or appropriate secondary methods course [AEDS 447, AEDS 449, AEDS 450, or AEDS 453]) In this course, students will participate in supervised application of classroom instructional methods and classroom management skills in clinical settings. The student is required to work in the public schools with a master teacher in the student’s subject field and possibly in informal educational settings or community based programs. Also open to degreed students seeking certification.

AEDS 471 Directed Teaching in the Secondary School. (12) A teaching internship involving observation and teaching in the secondary schools under the supervision of the university and secondary school personnel. Students are placed with a master teacher in the student’s subject field: English, mathematics, science, or social studies. (Open only to students who have been approved for the professional program and whose application for the teaching internship has been accepted.)

AEDS 476 Senior Seminar. (3) (Coreq: AEDS 471) The synthesis and critical evaluation of professional studies in secondary education.

Kimberly Wood Woeber, Director of Exercise Science and Wellness

Admission Criteria
All courses in the core requirements and concentration require C grade or higher.

Athletic Training Concentration
A formal admission process is required for the Athletic Training concentration because of the limited resources (staff, space) available to provide the necessary level of supervision and experiences to obtain National Athletic Trainer Association certification. Only a limited number of students will be admitted into this concentration.

Students may apply upon completion of the following requirements:

4. Applicants meeting the above mentioned requirements will undergo an interview with faculty affiliated with the Exercise and Sports Science degree program.

The Exercise and Sports Science faculty, along with other appropriate individuals, will review all applications and determine admission of applicants. Applications will be accepted twice yearly, with deadlines published. Enrollment in AEXS 321, 323, 323L, 328, 423, 423L, and all athletic training courses above AEXS 325 are contingent upon formal program admission and progression requirements of a 2.75 cumulative grade point average.

If the semester, yearly, or cumulative grade point average of a student is below 2.75, the student will be placed on notice. If the student has two consecutive semesters of a grade point average below 2.75, the student will be withdrawn from academic courses in Exercise and Sports Science. To be reinstated, the student must achieve an overall grade point average of 2.75 and have the endorsement of the Exercise Science faculty. To graduate, the student must have a 2.75 GPA.

Fitness Management Concentration
Upon completion of 45 hours, students may apply for admission to the Fitness Management concentration. Admission is based on the following criteria:

Enrollment in AEXS 321, 323, 323L, 328, 423, 423L, 424, and 439 will require admission and progression requirements of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.

If the semester, yearly, or cumulative grade point average of a student is below 2.0, the student will be placed on notice. If the student has two consecutive semesters of a grade point average below 2.0, the student will be withdrawn from academic courses in Exercise and Sports Science. To be reinstated, the student must achieve an overall grade point average of 2.0 and have the endorsement of the Exercise Science faculty. To graduate, the student must have a 2.0 GPA.

Basic Sciences Concentration
Upon completion of 45 hours, students may apply for admission to the Basic Sciences concentration. Admission is based on the following criteria:

Enrollment in AEXS 321, 323, 323L, 328, 359, 423, 423L, 424, and 459 will require admission and progression requirements of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.

If the semester, yearly, or cumulative grade point average of a student is below 3.0, the student will be placed on notice. If the student has two consecutive semesters of a grade point average below 3.0, the student will be withdrawn from academic courses in Exercise and Sports Science. To be reinstated, the student must achieve an overall grade point average of 3.0 and have the endorsement of the Exercise Science faculty. To graduate, the student must have a 3.0 GPA.

Bachelor of Science—Major in Exercise and Sports Science
1.    General Education Requirements ............................................. 50

A.    Skills and Competencies  ............................................. 21
    English 101 and 102  ............................................. 6
    Applied Speech Communication (ACOM 201 or 241)  ............................................. 3
    AMTH 111 or higher (except 118, 119, 221, 222)  ............................................. 6
    Statistics  ............................................. 3
    Computer Science  ............................................. 3

B.    Methods and History of Disciplines  ............................................. 29
        Natural Sciences  ............................................. 8
        ACHM 101 or 111¹, and ABIO 101  or 102
        Social/Behavioral Sciences (at least two areas)  ............................................. 6
        APSY 101 and Anthropology, Economics, Political Science,
             Sociology or Geography
        Humanities (at least two areas)  ............................................. 9
            History, Literature, Fine Arts History, Religion,
             Humanities (AHUM acronym), Foreign
             Language 200 and above, Philosophy (not logic),
             Communications (last two digits in 50s or 60s)
        History of Civilization (AHST 101 or AHST 102)........................... 3
        American Political Institutions.......................................................... 3
              (APLS 201, AHST 201, or AHST 202)

2.     Core Requirements  ............................................. 42
            ABIO 232  ............................................. 4
            Activity course requirement - select one from AEXS:
            101, 102, 106, 107, 120, 121, 123, 124, 126, 127, 140, 141,
            142, 143, or 144....................................... 1
            AEXS 198, 203, 223², 239, 311, 321, 323, 323L, 325, 328, 
            337, 423, 423L, 424................................ 37

3.     Additional Requirements Associate with Concentrations
            Athletic Training:................................. 36
                 Exercise Science Requirements
                AEXS 302, 326, 326L, 436, 436L, 437, 437L, 438, 
                438L, 445, 445L, 449................................. 23
                AEXS 330, 331, 430, 431.................................  10
                Electives................................. 3
            Total hours required⁴................................. 128

            Fitness Management:................................. 36
                 Exercise Science Requirements
                AEXS 301, 439³................................. 9
                  Business Minor
                ABUS 225, 226, 350, 371, AECO 221, 222................................ 18
                  Additional Management Courses
                AMGT 374, 473................................ 6
                Electives................................ 3
            Total hours required⁴.................................  128

            Basic Sciences:.................................  33-37
                 Exercise Science Requirements
                AEXS 301, 359 and 459................................ 8-11
                 Science Requirements
                ABIO 102................................ 4
                ACHM 112.............................. 4
                APHY 201................................ 4
                Science elective................................ 7-8
                    (Select one from the following:
                    ABIO 302, 330, 360; ACHM 331 and 331L; 
                    AMTH 122, 141, or APHY 202)
                Developmental Requirement
                APSY 310 or AEDP 330................................  3
                Electives................................  3
            Total hours required⁴.................................  125-129

Course Descriptions
Exercise and Sports Science (AEXS)
The 100-190 series are activity courses which focus on the comprehension of principles and techniques, skill development and regular activity participation as a means of promoting lifelong physical fitness.

An activity course may be taken no more than twice for university credit.

AEXS 101 Conditioning I. (1) An introduction to the principles and techniques of cardiovascular training.

AEXS 102 Conditioning II. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 101 or permission of the instructor) Advanced concepts and programming in cardiovascular training.

AEXS 106 Weight Training I. (1) An introduction to the principles and techniques of weight training.

AEXS 107 Weight Training II. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 106 or permission of instructor) Advanced concepts and programming in weight training.

AEXS 110 Beginning Golf. (1) An introduction to the rules and fundamental skills of golf. Equipment available if needed. Golf range fee.

AEXS 111 Intermediate Golf. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 110 or permission of instructor) Further refinement of the golf skills. Equipment available if needed. Golf range fee.

AEXS 112 Advanced Golf. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 111 or permission of instructor) Development of advanced golf skills and strategies. Equipment available if needed. Golf range fee.

AEXS 116 Beginning Tennis. (1) An introduction to the rules and fundamental skills of tennis. Equipment available if needed.

AEXS 117 Intermediate Tennis. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 116 or permission of instructor) Further refinement of fundamental tennis skills and introduction of more advanced skills and strategies. Equipment available if needed.

AEXS 118 Advanced Tennis. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 117 or permission of instructor) Advanced skill development and strategies for the game of tennis. Equipment available if needed.

AEXS 120 Aerobics I. (1) An introduction to the principles and techniques of aerobic dance.

AEXS 121 Aerobics II. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 120 or permission of instructor) Advanced concepts, techniques and programming in aerobic dance.

AEXS 123 Step Aerobics I. (1) An introduction to the principles and techniques of step aerobics.

AEXS 124 Step Aerobics II. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 123 or permission of instructor) Advanced concepts, techniques and programming in step aerobics.

AEXS 126 Aqua Aerobics I. (1) An introduction to the principles and techniques of water-based aerobics.

AEXS 127 Aqua Aerobics II. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 126 or permission of instructor) Advanced concepts, techniques and programming in water-based aerobics.

AEXS 130 Beginning Volleyball. (1) An introduction to the rules and fundamental skills of volleyball.

AEXS 131 Intermediate and Advanced Volleyball. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 130 or permission of instructor) Advanced skill development and strategies for the game of volleyball.

AEXS 136 Beginning Basketball I. (1) An introduction to the rules and fundamental skills of basketball.

AEXS 137 Intermediate and Advanced Basketball. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 136 or permission of instructor) Advanced skill development and strategies for the game of basketball.

AEXS 140 Beginning Swimming. (1) An introduction to the fundamental skills of swimming and pool safety. (Can obtain American Red Cross Beginning and Advanced Beginning swimming certifications).

AEXS 141 Intermediate Swimming. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 140 or permission of instructor) Refinement of the American Crawl or freestyle stroke and introduction of more advanced swimming strokes and skills. (Can obtain American Red Cross Intermediate swimming certification).

AEXS 142 Advanced Swimming. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 141 or permission of instructor) Refinement of all basic swimming strokes and emphasis on lap swimming. (Can obtain American Red Cross Advanced swimming certification).

AEXS 143 Lifeguard Training. (1) (Prereq: Meet standards set by American Red Cross) Development of the knowledge and skills necessary to be a competent lifeguard. (Can obtain American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification).

AEXS 144 Water Safety Instructor. (1) (Prereq: Current ARC Lifeguard Training certification or meet standards set by ARC) Development of the knowledge and skills to be a competent swimming instructor. (Can obtain American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification).

AEXS 145 Basic Scuba Diving. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 142 or permission of instructor) An introduction to the basic knowledge and skills of scuba diving. (Can obtain scuba certification). Rental equipment available.

AEXS 190 Special Topic. (1) Unique physical activities offered according to student interest.

AEXS 198 Foundations in Exercise and Sports Science. (2) An introduction to the field of exercise and sports science. The course provides an overview of the scope, history, principles, research issues, professional organizations and publications, and other current information important to professionals interested in this field. The course also provides information and required out-of-class observation relative to career opportunities in exercise and sports science. Many of the sites for observation are located on or near the USCA campus.

AEXS 203 CPR and First Aid. (1) A study of basic first aid and emergency care procedures resulting in American Red Cross Standard First Aid certification, and American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification.

AEXS 223 Human Physiology. (4) (Prereq or Coreq: ABIO 232) Organization and function of the major systems of the human body, with specific consideration given to the needs of students in the exercise and sports science related fields.

AEXS 231 Personal and Community Health. (3) A course incorporating the principles of personal hygiene, including the physiological systems of the body with emphasis on first aid, safety, sanitation, and communicable and non-communicable diseases.

AEXS 239 Principles and Practice in Exercise Leadership. (3) (Prereq or Coreq: Required AEXS 100 level course) The study of important principles and methods involved in effective and safe exercise leadership. Through a supervised practicum experience in a USCA exercise program, application of these leadership skills is provided. Knowledge of cardiovascular conditioning, weight training, and water exercise, along with common equipment used with each, will be emphasized.

AEXS 301 Organization and Administration of Fitness Related Programs. (3) (Prereq: AEXS 198) The study of organizational and administrative issues associated with fitness, clinical, and athletic training related facilities. Emphasis is placed on administrative philosophy, programming, facility design and usage, equipment selection, operational policies and procedures, liability concerns and other related aspects.

AEXS 302 Organization and Administration of Athletic Training Programs. (3) (Prereq: AEXS 326, AEXS 326L) Introduction to the processes associated with the implementation and administration of athletic training programs. Programming, scheduling, liability, equipment, records, finance, and facility related issues are among the topics covered.

AEXS 311 Nutritional Aspects of Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance. (3) (Prereq: AEXS 223, ACHM 101 or 111) The study of nutrition as it impacts health, fitness and sports performance. Particular emphasis is given to basic nutrition, diet analysis, weight control, special diets, eating disorders, and the use of ergogenic aids in sports.

AEXS 321 Anatomical and Biomechanical Kinesiology. (4) (Prereq: ABIO 232)) The study of the anatomical and mechanical principles governing human motion, with emphasis placed on the ability to analyze human movement utilizing these principles.

AEXS 323 Exercise Physiology. (3) (Prereq: AEXS 223, 239, Admission to concentration; Coreq: AEXS 323L) The study of human physiological responses to physical activity. Emphasis is placed on the muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems.

AEXS 323L Exercise Physiology Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 223, 239, Admission to concentration; Coreq: AEXS 323) Laboratory experiences related to exercise physiology, including a variety of fitness assessments.

AEXS 325 Introduction to Sports Medicine. (2) An introduction to the basic principles and practices involved in the prevention, care and rehabilitation of sports injuries, with a focus on injury prevention and urgent care.

AEXS 326 Advanced Sports Medicine. (3) (Prereq: ABIO 232, AEXS 203, 325, Admission to the Athletic Training concentration; Coreq: AEXS 326L, 330) Advanced study in the prevention, care and rehabilitation of sports injuries.

AEXS 326L Taping and Bracing Lab. (1) (Prereq: ABIO 232, AEXS 203, 325, Admission to the Athletic Training concentration; Coreq: AEXS 326, 330) Laboratory experience in the principles and techniques associated with protective taping, padding, wrapping and bracing.

AEXS 327 Foundations of Motor Learning. (3) (Prereq: ABIO 232, AEXS 223) Scientific and behavioral foundation of the learning and performance of motor skills.

AEXS 328 Electrocardiography. (3) (Prereq: AEXS 198, 323, 323L or consent of instructor) An introduction to basic concepts of electrocardiography, including cardiac electrophysiology, lead systems, and interpretation of rhythm strips and 12-lead electrocardiograms.

AEXS 330 Clinical Experience I. (2) (Prereq: AEXS 325, Admission to the Athletic Training concentration; Coreq: AEXS 326, 326L) First clinical athletic training experience under the supervision of a NATA certified athletic trainer.

AEXS 331 Clinical Experience II. (2) (Prereq: AEXS 436, 436L, 445, 445L, Admission to the Athletic Training concentration; Coreq: AEXS 437, 437L) Second clinical athletic training experience under the supervision of a NATA certified athletic trainer.

AEXS 337 Health and Behavior Change. (4) (Prereq: AEXS 239, 223, or consent of instructor) A study of healthy lifestyles in the context of behavior change. Topics such as smoking cessation, stress management, physical fitness, weight control, safe sex, alcohol and others are addressed utilizing the principles associated with successful long term changes in behavior.

AEXS 359 Introduction to Exercise and Sports Science Research. (2) (Prereq: AEXS 323, 323L, and consent of instructor) An independent study course in which the student will write a literature review, study research design and generate a proposal for a research project. (This course is intended for students interested in exercise science research and who plan to complete AEXS 459).

AEXS 423 Exercise Testing. (3) (Prereq: AEXS 323, 323L, and 328, Admission to concentration; Coreq: AEXS 423L) A study of the various methods and procedures utilized to screen and test persons for their level of cardiovascular fitness. Field tests and laboratory assessments will be considered, as well as the appropriateness of various evaluation tools for persons with differing levels of fitness and special conditions.

AEXS 423L Exercise Testing Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 323, 323L, 328; Coreq: AEXS 423) Laboratory experiences in submaximal and maximal exercise testing.

AEXS 424 Exercise Prescription. (3) (Prereq: AEXS 239, 311, 423, and 423L) A study of the concepts and procedures necessary to develop appropriate exercise prescriptions for various populations and fitness levels. Compliance, risk of injury and other specific programming issues will also be addressed. Case studies are utilized to assist in application of information.

AEXS 425 Advanced Concepts of Sports Medicine I: Evaluation. (3) (Prereq: AEXS 203, 325, and ABIO 232) The evaluation and immediate care of the injured athlete. Emphasis is placed on general assessment procedures, including general observation, physical examination and special tests. The interaction between the team physician and trainer in this process is also discussed.

AEXS 426 Advanced Concepts in Sports Medicine II: Rehabilitation. (3) (Prereq: AEXS 425) The rehabilitation of the injured athlete. The use of modalities as well as specific rehabilitative and conditioning programs utilized in the treatment of athletic injuries are emphasized.

AEXS 429 Internship in Athletic Training. (3-15) Supervised internship experience in athletic training and sports medicine. Admission to Athletic Training concentration is required, with students completing their 15 total credit hours in no less than two calendar years. No more than 9 credit hours of internship may be completed in any one semester. (Contract required)

AEXS 430 Clinical Experience III. (3) (Prereq: AEXS 437, 437L, 331, Admission to the Athletic Training concentration; Coreq: AEXS 438, 438L) Third clinical athletic training experience under the supervision of a NATA certified athletic trainer.

AEXS 431 Clinical Experience IV. (3) (Prereq: AEXS 438, 438L, 430, Admission to the Athletic Training concentration; Coreq: AEXS 449) Fourth clinical athletic training experience under the supervision of a NATA certified athletic trainer.

AEXS 435 Sport Psychology. [=APSY 435](3) The application of psychological processes to individual and team sports. Topics include personality, motivation, concentration, emotion, group cohesiveness and ideal performance states.

AEXS 436 Evaluation in Sports Medicine. (3) (Prereq: AEXS 326, 326L, 330, Admission to Athletic Training concentration; Coreq: AEXS 436L, 445, 445L) Advanced techniques in the recognition and early management of athletic injuries. Emphasis is placed on assessment procedures, including general observation, physical examination and special tests.

AEXS 436L Evaluation Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 326, 326L, 330; Coreq: AEXS 436, 445, 445L) Laboratory experience in the evaluation of the injured athlete.

AEXS 437 Rehabilitation in Sports Medicine I: Upper Extremity. (2) (Prereq: AEXS 436, 436L, 445, 445L, Admission to Athletic Training concentration; Coreq: AEXS 437L, 331) Principles and programming associated with the rehabilitation and conditioning of the injured athlete, focusing on upper extremity injuries.

AEXS 437L Rehabilitation Laboratory I: Upper Extremity. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 436, 436L, 445, 445L, Admission to Athletic Training concentration; Coreq: AEXS 437, 331) Laboratory experience in the rehabilitation techniques of the upper extremity.

AEXS 438 Rehabilitation in Sports Medicine II: Lower Extremity. (2) (Prereq: AEXS 437, 437L, 331; Coreq: AEXS 430, 438L) Principles and programming associated with the rehabilitation and conditioning of the injured athlete, focusing on the lower extremity.

AEXS 438L Rehabilitation Laboratory II: Lower Extremity. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 437, 437L, 331; Coreq: AEXS 430, 438) Laboratory experience in the rehabilitation techniques of the lower extremity.

AEXS 439 Internship in Fitness Management. (3-12) (Prereq: AEXS 423, 424, and consent of instructor) A supervised internship experience in fitness management-related area which brings together the various information learned from all prior major courses. This experience must take place at an off-campus site, with a minimum of six credit hours taken at one site. (Contract required)

AEXS 445 Modalities in Sports Medicine. (2) (Prereq: AEXS 326, 326L, 330; Coreq: AEXS 436, 436L, 445L) Principles and practical skills associated with the therapeutic modalities used in the treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.

AEXS 445L Modalities Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 326, 326L, 330; Coreq: AEXS 436, 436L, 445) Laboratory experience in the application of therapeutic modalities.

AEXS 449 Senior Seminar. (3) (Prereq: AEXS 438, 438L, 430; Coreq: AEXS 431) Culminating course in the athletic training curriculum. Synthesizes the student’s preparation toward becoming a contributing member of the NATA and athletic training profession. Engages students in the process of reviewing, analyzing, discussing, synthesizing and reflecting about athletic training and relevant topics in the field.

AEXS 459 Exercise and Sports Science Research. (3-6) (Prereq: Statistics, AEXS 359 and consent of instructor) Independent research project in exercise and sports science. (Contract required)

AEXS 599 Current Topics. (1-3) (Prereq: specific to course offering) An in-depth study of current topics drawn from the literature or from practice. (Offered by student demand)

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