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SBM 1000 SMALL BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3 credits

This course is designed to provide the basics in management assistance information for the person already in a small business operation, and/or the person who plans to become a small business manager. Emphasis is placed upon the requirements of establishing and operating a profitable small business. Topics will include planning, organizing, capitalizing, advertising, location, sales and sales promotion for small businesses. 47 contact hours.

SCC 1801 INTRODUCTION TO UNDERSTANDING TERRORISM 3 credits

Prerequisites: REA 0001 and Program Director permission. This course provides the students with an overview of terrorism and how it can affect business and private security. Students will learn the meaning of terrorism, its history, the types of terrorism, the weapons employed in terrorism, and what countermeasures a business, organization, or individual can employ against terrorism. 47 contact hours.

SCE 3030 SCIENCE MATTERS 2 credits

This course is designed to promote observation in middle and high school science classrooms so that students gain an awareness of how they can engage students in learning and make science matter to students. This course is designed for majors in the Bachelor of Biological Science Education program. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. 32 contact hours total with 5 school-based hours.

SCE 3420C PHYSICAL SCIENCE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS 4 credits

Prerequisites: CHM 1025 or passing the chemistry pretest administered by SPC Natural Science department. This course is a study of the fundamental concepts of physical science as part for preparation for teaching science in grades 5-9. General topics will include: Newtonian mechanics, force, motion, energy, momentum, magnetism, electricity, light, sound and gravity. Chemistry topics will include the nature of elements, compounds, and mixtures; chemical and physical properties of matter; chemical reactions and nuclear processes. Although knowledge of basic algebra and mathematical skills are required, the course is focused on the conceptual understanding of physical principles rather than on mathematical manipulations. An integrated laboratory component will stress the importance of evidence, observations, experimentation, logic, and argument, and provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for conducting demonstrations and laboratory investigations in the middle school setting. This course is designed for majors in the Middle School General Science, 5-9 program, and addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. 92 contact hours.

SCE 3941 SECONDARY SCIENCE FIELD EXPERIENCE (6-8): IMPACT 1 credits

Prerequisites: EDF 3214 and admission into the IMPACT Secondary Science Program. Corequisites: SCE 3945 and RED 4335. This course is designed for students who will be obtaining teacher certification in grades 6-12. Students spend a minimum of 35 school-based hours in the middle school classroom.   This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. 17 contact hours.

SCE 3941 / TOPIC 2: SECONDARY SCIENCE FIELD EXPERIENCE (6-8)

Admission into the College of Education Secondary Science Program. Corequisite: SCE 3945. This course is designed for students who will be obtaining teacher certification in grades 6-12. Students will report to schools for forty (40) to sixty (60) school-based hours as supervised observers and instructional participants in the middle school classroom. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Science Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. 17 contact hours.

SCE 3945 INTERACTIVE PROJECTS THAT PROMOTE LEARNING IN SCIENCE 3 credits

Pre- or corequisite: EDF 3214. Corequisite: SCE 3941. Prerequisite: Admission to Secondary Science Education BS program or the Science Education IMPACT program. This course is designed to build on the course Science Matters and integrate science coursework with practical experience for students preparing to teach middle school science. Field experiences from Secondary Science Field Experience (6-8) will be incorporated into classroom discussions, investigations and reports, and various strategies for probing understanding. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Science Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. 47 contact hours.

SCE 4330 SECONDARY SCHOOL SCIENCE AND ASSESSSMENT WITH TECHNOLOGY 3 credits

Prerequisite: EDF 3214. Corequisite: SCE 4940. This course is designed to: 1) enlarge and expand the instructional theories, ideas, and strategies developed and discussed in the two previous courses, Science Matters and Interactive Projects that Promote Learning in Science; and 2) help the student gain knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective teacher and leader in the area of secondary school biology or middle school science. The activities in this course will: a) develop the theoretical basis for science instruction intended for middle school and secondary school students; b) illustrate and apply models for instruction in science courses involving laboratory and field activities and technology in the process of enhancing students’ understanding of science; and c) provide practical experience in planning, implementing, assessing and evaluating science instruction. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. 62 contact hours.

SCE 4330 / Topic #2: SECONDARY SCHOOL SCIENCE AND ASSESSMENT WITH TECHNOLOGY: IMPACT 3 credits

Prerequisite: SCE 3945. This course is designed to enlarge and expand instructional theories, ideas, and strategies developed and discussed in Middle School Science. Activities are intended to illustrate and apply models for instruction and assessment in science courses involving laboratory, field activities, and technology. The course provides practical experience in planning, implementing, assessing, and evaluating science instruction. 47 contact hours.

SCE 4940 INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS IN SECONDARY SCIENCE AND ASSESSMENT WITH TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM 1 credits

Prerequisites: EDF 3214 and admission to the Science Education BS program. Corequisite: SCE 4330. This course is designed to give practicum experience to students in public or private school classrooms as approved by the dean. Students will spend a minimum of forty (40) to sixty (60) school-based hours of observation/teaching/assessment in science classrooms. These clinical experiences will be incorporated into Instructional Methods in Secondary Science and Assessment with Technology. 17 contact hours.

SCE 4940 / Topic #2: SECONDARY SCIENCE FIELD EXPERIENCE GRADES 9-12: IMPACT

Prerequisites: EDF 3214 and Admission to the Science Education IMPACT Program. Corequisite: SCE 4330. This course is designed to give 20 school-based hours practicum experience to certification candidates in public or private school classrooms as approved by the dean. Candidates work directly with middle school teachers and have an opportunity to teach both large and small group activities. This course is designed to develop competencies relative to program planning instruction, daily schedule, record keeping, evaluation, classroom management, reporting to parents, professional organizations, and teacher ethics. 17 contact hours.

SCE 4942 INTERNSHIP: SECONDARY SCIENCE EDUCATION 6-12 12 credits

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all program requirements and passing General Knowledge and Professional Education sections of the Florida Teacher Certification Exam. This course requires a teacher candidate to demonstrate pre-professional competencies during one semester of full day internship in a public or private school approved-by the dean. The internship also includes a series of mandatory professional leadership seminars. Contact hours: a minimum of 35 hours per week for 15 weeks.

SCE 4943 INTERNSHIP: MIDDLE GRADES GENERAL SCIENCE EDUCATION 5-9 12 credits

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all Middle Grades General Science, 5-9 Education BS program requirements and passing of all sections of the General Knowledge and Professional Education Exam. This course requires a teacher candidate to demonstrate competency on the twelve Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs) at the pre-professional level during one semester of full day internship in a public or private school approved by the Dean. The internship also includes a series of mandatory professional leadership seminars. Contact hours: a minimum of 35 hours per week for 15 weeks.

SLS 0003 TOPICS IN STUDENT SUCCESS 1 credits

Prerequisite: Students who place into two (2) areas of remediation are required to take SLS 1101 or SLS 0003. This course is designed to focus on specific strategies for empowering developmental students to become active, responsible learners, leading to success both in college and life. Students will engage in a variety of learner-centered activities that will assist and motivate students to take charge of their academic, career, and life goals. 15 contact hours.

SLS 1101 THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE 3 credits

Prerequisite: Students who place into three (3) areas of remediation are required to take SLS 1101.  Students who place into two (2) areas of remediation are required to take SLS 1101 or SLS 0003.  This course is designed to strengthen skills essential to success in college, with further applications to post-college plans. Included are study and test-taking strategies; effective interpersonal skills; time management techniques; creative and critical thinking skills; college services and resources; educational policies, procedures, regulations and terminology; and library resources, research strategies, and information skills for online, blended, and traditional learning environments. 47 contact hours.

SLS 1264 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR 3 credits

This course focuses on the development of leadership skills. It provides a basic understanding of leadership and group dynamics theory and will assist the student in developing a personal philosophy of leadership and an awareness of the moral and ethical responsibilities of leadership. Topics include decision making, leadership ethics, goal formation, building trust, empowering others, conflict resolution, and managing organizational change. The course will integrate readings and films from classic works of literature, contemporary multi-cultural writing, and experiential learning exercises with current leadership theories and practices. Three hours weekly.

SLS 1301 CAREER AND LIFE PLANNING 1-3 credits

Assists students in identifying aptitudes, interests, and values as related to career decision-making and is individualized to personal life styles. Employment and future trends in careers will be explored. 16-47 contact hours.

SLS 1501 STUDY SKILLS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS 1 credits

This is a course to develop academic study skills, including strategies for time management, vocabulary building, reading, listening, note-taking, test-taking, memory, and coping with test anxiety. It is designed to increase students' confidence and competence in study skills techniques. Recommended for students who wish to improve the skills necessary for academic success. 17 contact hours.

SLS 1711 PEER CLASSROOM/LABORATORY TUTORING AND PROCTORING 2-3 credits

Prerequisite: REA 0001. Under the supervision of an instructor, the student (hereafter called "tutor") does peer tutoring/proctoring in individualized classroom or laboratory learning situations. The emphasis is on the one-to-one helping relationship in an academic area in which the peer tutor/proctor has competence. A maximum of 8 credits can be received for this course. 4 contact hours, 2 credit hours; 6 contact hours, 3 credit hours.

SLS 2221 ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING 1 credits

This course is designed to promote the growth of an individual's self-esteem and self-worth through the clarification, understanding, and development of assertive behavior. The classroom sessions will focus on interventions which enable students to recognize and change unsatisfying forms of behavior. 16 contact hours.

SLS 2223 STRESS MANAGEMENT 1 credits

This course is designed to assist the student in understanding the concept of stress, identifying the causes and effects of stress, and identifying and implementing methods of modifying and coping with stress. Emphasis will be placed on promoting self-awareness of personal stresses and choosing appropriate interventions for the management of stress. 17 contact hours.

SOP 2002 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 credits

Prerequisite: PSY 1012, PSY 1020H or SYG 2000. This course is an introduction to the subject and methods of social psychology. Emphasis is placed on the socialization process, the formation of attitudes, changes in attitudes, social interaction, and behavior in groups in one's sub-cultures and communities. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

SPC 1017 INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH COMMUNICATION 3 credits

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 or EAP 1695) or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. This course is designed to assist the student in understanding and implementing oral communication and critical thinking skills. Learning is centered on student participation in a variety of speaking-listening situations designed to enhance the understanding of the interpersonal nature of all speech communication. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements as outlined in General Education Requirements. Credit is only given for one of the following: IDS 1101H, SPC 1017, or SPC 1017H. 47 contact hours.

SPC 1017H HONORS INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH COMMUNICATION 3 credits

"G" Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the SPC placement test or acceptance into the Honors College or approval of program director. This course is designed to provide an understanding of the principles and procedures that promote effective communication. The course will be concerned with the functions that speech communication serves as well as the examination of the various contexts in which communication occurs and the constraining factors that affect communication. Emphasis will be placed on the exploration of the theory and practice in presenting public speeches; determination of communication purpose, situational materials, language usage, and message orientation to designated listeners. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements as outlined in General Education Requirements. Credit is only given for one of the following: IDS 1101H, SPC 1017, or SPC 1017H. 47 contact hours.

SPC 1065 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING 3 credits

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 or EAP 1695) or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. This is a practical and applied course designed to meet the needs of the business and professional community. The course will apply the principles of speaking and listening in the context of business and professional forums with emphasis on preparation, presentation, and evaluation. The course will address critical thinking skills as applied to interviewing, employing multimedia materials, using group discussion and conflict mediation and resolution. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements as outlined in the General Education Requirements. 47 contact hours.

SPC 1608 PUBLIC SPEAKING 3 credits

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 or EAP 1695) or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. This course offers practical experience in a variety of forms of public speaking, with the focus on development of critical thinking, personal communication skills and personal effectiveness with audiences. The student will evaluate the principles of speaking and listening using techniques including rhetorical criticism. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements as outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both SPC 1608 and SPC 1608H. 47 contact hours.

SPC 1608H HONORS PUBLIC SPEAKING 3 credits

"G" Prerequisite: Meets Honors College entrance criteria or approval of program director. This course offers practical experience in a variety of forms of public speaking with an emphasis on argumentation and persuasion to improve the student's ability to transmit a well-researched, cogent, thoughtful message adapted to a particular audience. Emphasis is also placed on the study of effective aural communication. Students will engage in critical thinking and rhetorical criticism exercises. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both SPC 1608 and SPC 1608H. 47 contact hours.

SPC 2300 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 credits

Prerequisite: ENC 1101, IDS 1101H or ENC 1121H. This course is designed to provide an understanding of effective interpersonal communication behaviors and skills. The course is concerned with verbal and nonverbal elements affecting communication between individuals in family, peer group and work contexts. Students examine concepts and theories relevant to initiating, developing, modifying, maintaining, and terminating relationships with emphasis on the role of communication in the process. Lecture, discussion, in- and out-of-class observations, and "applied" assignments will be used to increase student knowledge and behavioral competence in interpersonal communication. 47 contact hours.

SPC 2594 FORENSICS LABORATORY 1 credits

This course offers training and experience in public speaking skills. It provides opportunities to participate in campus speech events and intercollegiate forensics. This course may be taken 4 times for credit. 47 contact hours.

SPN 1120 ELEMENTARY SPANISH I 4 credits

This course introduces students to the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) of the Spanish language and teaches students to appreciate the cultures of Spanish speaking countries. Credit is not given for SPN 1120 and SPN 1120H. 62 contact hours.

SPN 1120H HONORS ELEMENTARY SPANISH I 4 credits

Prerequisite: Meets Honors College entrance criteria or approval of the program director. This course is designed to develop the student's Spanish language knowledge and communication skills in the areas of pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and culture. The student will practice listening, speaking, reading and writing in Spanish at a functional level of fluency and accuracy. Credit is not given for SPN 1120 and SPN 1120H. 62 contact hours.

SPN 1121 ELEMENTARY SPANISH II 4 credits

Prerequisite: SPN 1120 or SPN 1120H or permission of instructor. This course reinforces the basic Spanish language skills previously acquired. The course further develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills as well as an understanding and appreciation of the cultures of Spanish-speaking peoples. Credit is not given for SPN 1121 and SPN 1121H. 62 contact hours.

SPN 1121H HONORS ELEMENTARY SPANISH II 4 credits

Prerequisite: SPN 1120H and meets Honors College entrance criteria or approval of the program director. This course is the continuation of Honors Elementary Spanish I and continues to develop the student's Spanish language knowledge and communication skills in the areas of pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and culture. The student will continue to practice listening, speaking, reading and writing in Spanish at a more sophisticated level of fluency and accuracy. Credit is not given for SPN 1121 and SPN 1121H. 62 contact hours.

SPN 2200 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I 3 credits

Prerequisite: SPN 1121 or SPN 1121H or permission of instructor. This course expands and reviews the previously acquired Spanish language skills and includes more advanced language structures and idiomatic expressions, with emphasis on conversational skills. Enhancing vocabulary for practical purposes, including writing is emphasized. A variety of reading selections will be introduced. 47 contact hours.

SPN 2201 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II 3 credits

Prerequisite: SPN 2200 or permission of instructor. This course expands and reviews the Spanish language skills previously acquired by the students. Content includes but is not limited to more advanced linguistic structures and idiomatic expressions, with an emphasis on conversational skills. Growth in vocabulary for practical purposes is emphasized. A variety of writing exercises and reading selections will be included. 47 contact hours.

SPN 2240 SPANISH CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION I 3 credits

Prerequisite: SPN 2201 or permission of program director. This intermediate course is designed to improve the student's Spanish language skills in the areas of listening comprehension, reading, speaking and writing, with a concentration on oral and written communication. The student will practice to develop proficiency in oral expression and will produce written assignments at an intermediate level of grammatical accuracy. Course material will include a variety of authentic Spanish language texts. 47 contact hours.

SPN 2241 SPANISH CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION II 3 credits

Prerequisite: SPN 2240 or permission of program director. This intermediate course is a continuation of Spanish Conversation and Composition I and is designed to improve the student's Spanish language skills in the areas of listening comprehension, reading, speaking and writing, with a concentration on oral and written communication. The student will continue to practice developing proficiency in oral expression and will continue to produce written assignments at an intermediate level of grammatical accuracy. Course material will include a variety of authentic Spanish language texts. 47 contact hours.

SPN 2949 STUDY ABROAD COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: SPANISH 1-3 credits

Prerequisite:  Approval of Study Abroad Spanish Faculty Leader.  This course is designed to provide students with experiential learning in a study abroad setting.  Students are immersed in the culture while integrating the language skills in the work experience. Students are graded on the basis of documented learning acquired through hands-on experiences in an actual work setting.  Variable credits are available, one to three per course.  The student must fulfill the requirement of 50 on-the-job hours for each credit earned in addition to written assignments.

STA 2023 ELEMENTARY STATISTICS 3 credits

Prerequisite: MAT 1033 or appropriate score on the SPC mathematics placement test. This course includes concepts taken from topics which include descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability, probability distributions, relative frequency distributions, sampling distributions, binomial distribution, normal distribution, the student's t distribution, the Chi-square distribution, estimation using confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation. Credit is not also given for STA 2023H. 47 contact hours.

STA 2023H HONORS ELEMENTARY STATISTICS 3 credits

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors College or approval of the Mathematics program director. This course includes concepts taken from topics which include descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability, probability distributions, relative frequency distributions, sampling distributions, binomial distribution, normal distribution, the student's t distribution, the Chi-square distribution, estimation using confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation. Credit is not also given for STA 2023. 47 contact hours.

SYG 2000 INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY 3 credits

"G" Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or a satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. This course is the study of society and its effect on individual behavior. Emphasis is placed on the group basis of society, points of conflict within societies, and societal trends in regard to increased growth and changing institutions. This course partially satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. 47 contact hours.

SYG 2010 SOCIAL PROBLEMS 3 credits

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. An analysis of major social problems in the United States. Emphasis is placed on the causes of social problems, approaches to the analyses of problems, and the interrelationship of problems. Course topics include crime, mental illness, poverty and inequality, family and marital problems, population and the environment. This course partially satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. 47 contact hours.

SYG 2221 WOMEN AND SOCIETY 3 credits

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. An historical and contemporary examination of the changing political, social, economic, legal, and sexual roles of women in society. This course partially satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. 47 contact hours.

SYG 2324 PRINCIPLES OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE 3 credits

Prerequisite: ENC 0020 or EAP 1695 or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. An overview of substance abuse. Topics examined include: historical perspectives; identification, intervention and outcome of abusers and their families; treatment techniques; prevention, intervention and rehabilitation resources; types of therapeutic and support groups; and the pharmacology of commonly abused substances. The course is recommended for those persons who would like to gain knowledge about substance abuse and its effect in today's society. 47 contact hours.

SYG 2430 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY 3 credits

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. This course deals with the following topics: human sexuality, pair relationships, love, communication, the dynamics of marital interaction, and alternative lifestyles. This course partially satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. 47 contact hours.

SYP 2460 EFFECTS OF DISASTERS ON SOCIETY 3 credits

This course focuses on human behavior and the stages of human response during and after a natural or man-made disaster; for example, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, chemical spills, nuclear power plant accidents, riots, etc. 47 contact hours.

TAR 1271 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3 credits

This course is a general survey of office practices for the small entrepreneur in the Building Arts. It includes information on setting up an office, costs, fees, legal implications, local, state and federal regulations, and employee and client relationships. 47 contact hours.

TAR 1941 ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING PRACTICUM 3 credits

Prerequisite: TAR 2122C. This course is an intensive study in an area of special interest to the students in the Building Arts programs. Students will demonstrate professional competencies in the documentation and completion of an approved project that may incorporate multiple aspects of the construction industry, including planning, drawing, estimating, scheduling, permitting and/or site observation. 92 contact hours.

TAR 2057C AUTOCAD ARCHITECTURAL DESKTOP 2 credits

Prerequisite: ETD 1340C or permission of instructor. This course is a hands-on training course for the use of AutoCAD Architectural Desktop, including hardware requirements, software options and applications. Emphasis in on the production of architectural drawings using Desktop software. Major topics include utilities, toolbars, editing and schedules. 62 contact hours.

TAR 2122C ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION DRAWING 3 credits

Prerequisite: BCN 1251C or permission from instructor after review of previous work. This course covers architectural drawing applied to varied materials and structural systems, such as, prestressed concrete, steel and curtain walls. Emphasis will be on commercial construction. Students with previous computer-aided drafting experience have the option of completing the required assignments using computer-aided drafting systems. 92 contact hours.

TAR 2949 CO-OP WORK EXPERIENCE 1-3 credits

Prerequisite: Faculty Advisor/Co-op Coordinator or Program Director Approval. This course is designed to provide students with major-related, supervised, evaluated practical training work experiences which may be paid or voluntary. Students are graded on the basis of documented learning acquired through hands-on experiences in an actual work setting. Variable credits are available, one to three per course. The student must fulfill the requirement of 60 on-the-job hours for each credit earned in addition to written assignments. Co-op courses may be repeated but total credits shall not exceed twelve.

TAX 2000 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS TAXES 3 credits

Prerequisites: (ACG 2001 and ACG 2011), ACG 2021 or permission of program director. This course is designed to provide an overview of the Federal Corporate, Partnership and individual income tax structure and the State of Florida business related tax structure. This course will provide training in these principles with applications using current tax documents (forms) in a small business environment. 47 contact hours.

TSL 3080 ESOL ISSUES: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES I K-12 3 credits

This course is an introduction to the issues, principles, and practices of teaching English to speakers of other languages. It provides the foundation of knowledge necessary to meet the instructional needs of linguistically and culturally diverse students. Students will have 15 hours of field experience. (COE and IMPACT Math Education and IMPACT Science Education students will complete the field experience hours in this course. IMPACT Elementary Education and IMPACT Exceptional Education students will complete the field experience hours in their practicum.) 47 contact hours.

TSL 4081 ESOL ISSUES: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES II K-12 3 credits

Prerequisites: TSL 3080 and Admission to Elementary Education program (ELED-BS) or Exceptional Student program (ESED-BS) or Impact program. This course is designed to serve as the culminating experience in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages (ESOL) for the education major. Its main goal is to make the connection between theory and practice. Special attention will be given to the areas of second language acquisition theory and methods of teaching learners with limited English proficiency (LEP). 47 contact hours plus 15 hours of field experiences.

WOH 2040 THE TWENTIETH CENTURY 3 credits

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the Placement Test. This course is a study of world history surveying the cultural, political, social and economic transitions since 1900. Emphasis is placed on the turn-of-the-century dominance of Europe, the competitiveness and militarism that led to World War I, and the affects of the peace settlements. Attention is given to the Soviet Revolution, the rise of fascism, Nazism, Asian neo-imperialism, and the malaise of the democracies; the Depression and its consequences; aggression, appeasement and World War II; the Cold War, communist China, the rise of the "Third World" and conflicting issues and values in contemporary society. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both WOH 2040 and WOH 2040H. 47 contact hours.

WOH 2040H HONORS THE TWENTIETH CENTURY 3 credits

"G" Prerequisite: (IDS 1101H or ENC 1121H) or (IDS 1101H or ENC 1121H and acceptance into the Honors College) or approval of the program director. This course is a study of world history surveying the cultural, political, social and economic transitions of the 20th century. Emphasis is placed on historic trends and movements as well as a chronological study beginning with the turn-of-the-century dominance of Europe, the competitiveness and militarism that led to World War I, and the effects of the peace settlements. Attention is given to the Soviet Revolution, the rise of fascism, Nazism, Asian neo-imperialism, and the malaise of the democracies; the Depression and its consequences; aggression, appeasement and World War II; the Cold War, communist China, the rise of the "Third World" and conflicting issues and values in contemporary society. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements as outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both WOH 2040H and WOH 2040. 47 contact hours.