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  • CRJS 430: Special Topics in Criminal Justice

    3.00 Credits
    University of the Cumberlands

    This course is designed to address specialized topics in criminal justice that are not otherwise available as a separate course. Examples include criminal victimization, law and values, current criminal law, juries and the community, issues in legal theory, litigation, jurisdiction and court organization, pleading and claims, criminal justice research-understanding crime. Prerequisite: Initial progression. Prerequisite: CRJS 131. Credit, 3 hours. Offered as needed.
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  • EDUC 235: Basic Concepts Concerning Education

    3.00 Credits
    University of the Cumberlands

    An overview of teaching through a study of the historical, social, and philosophical foundations of American Education with an orientation to an analysis of the organization and function of today's school. Litigation and legislation related to schools are also presented. Ten hours of school observation is required. This course is required of all students in teacher education. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Fall and Spring semesters.
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  • EDUC 237: Effective Teaching Practices

    8.00 - 12.00 Credits
    University of the Cumberlands

    Candidates will investigate and practice lesson planning, assessment, classroom management, and methods of pedagogy including best practice to support the KERA initiatives. They will engage in practical application of these concepts in their area of concentration in the public school classroom and reflect on their experiences. This class will focus on the strategic pillar of the conceptual framework of the UC Education Department. However, candidates will also draw on conceptual and evaluative knowledge in the pursuit of excellence in the field of education. Thirty field hours are required. Prerequisite: EDUC 235, and ACT of 21+; Pre- or Corequisite: SPED233; second semester sophomore standing. Fee: $40. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Fall and Spring semesters.
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  • EDUC 331: Studies in Education:Special Topics in Literacy

    3.00 Credits
    University of the Cumberlands

    This course is designed to address the demands, pedagogy, and possibilities of reading and writing in the content areas, P-12. The course will emphasize "both halves of literacy," not simply reading, in all public school classrooms. While writingas communication will merit attention, writing for other reasons (especially learning) will also be featured. Similarly, reading in subjects other than Language Arts/English will be studied, especially why and how language varies from one discipline to another and from one grade level to another. There will also be attention to literacies other than print literacy that are becoming increasingly important and powerful in the new millennium (e.g., computer literacy; film literacy). Fifteen hours of field experience are required. Prerequisite: ACT 21; SAT 990 or passing PPST. Pre- or Corequisite: EDUC 237. Credit, 3 hours. Offered each semester.
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  • EDUC 432: Fundamentals of Secondary Education

    3.00 Credits
    University of the Cumberlands

    This professional education capstone course examines the scope, functions and types of secondary schools. Researchbased best practices in content specific subject areas are studied through group work, technologies and case studies. The integration of content area and pedagogical knowledge is required as candidates create interdisciplinary standards-based units that include multiple assessments and differentiated instructional strategies. Candidates utilize conceptual, strategic, evaluative and communicative knowledge as they prepare to help all students learn and close the achievement gap. The Kentucky and University teacher standards and KERA initiatives are an integral part of the course content. Thirty hours of field experience are required. Prerequisite: Formal admission to Teacher Education program. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Fall and Spring semesters.
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  • EDUC 492: Supervised Student Teaching:Secondary Education

    3.00 Credits
    University of the Cumberlands

    Actual classroom teaching under supervision in cooperating schools. Direct participation in working with young people. Conferences are held with the supervising teacher, college coordinator, and the student. Seminars are held at appropriate times throughout the semester. Prerequisite: Formal application to student teaching and final vote of the Teacher Education/ Admission Committee. (EDUC 492 is taken for six (6) hours credit if SPED 499 is taken during the same semester.) Fee: $200. Credit, 12 hours. Offered Fall and Spring semesters.
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  • EDUC 493: Supervised Student Teaching:Music Education

    3.00 Credits
    University of the Cumberlands

    Actual classroom teaching in elementary, middle and/or secondary music under supervision in cooperating schools. Experiences are available in vocal music, instrumental music, or both as appropriate for certification. Conferences are held with the supervising teacher, university coordinator, and student. Seminars are held at appropriate times throughout the semester. Prerequisite: Formal application to student teaching and final vote of the Teacher Education/Admission Committee. Fee: $200. Credit 12 hours. Offered Fall and Spring semesters.
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  • ELEM 237: Effective Teaching Practices

    3.00 Credits
    University of the Cumberlands

    Candidates will investigate and practice lesson planning, assessment, classroom management, and methods of pedagogy including best practice to support the KERA initiatives. They will engage in practical application of these concepts in their area of concentration in the public school classroom and reflect on their experiences. This class will focus on the strategic pillar of the conceptual framework of the UC Education Department. However, candidates will also draw on conceptual and evaluative knowledge in the pursuit of excellence in the field of education. Thirty field hours are required. Prerequisite: EDUC 235, and ACT of 21+; Pre- or Corequisite: SPED233; second semester sophomore standing. Fee: $40. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Fall and Spring semesters.
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  • ELEM 331: Reading and Language Arts I

    10.00 Credits
    University of the Cumberlands

    An overview of methods, principles, and practices in teaching of reading and language arts. Ten hours of field experience are required. Various teaching techniques used in developing basic reading and writing skills are studied. Demonstrations of teaching reading at various grade levels are required. Prerequisite: ACT 21, SAT 990, or passing PPST. Pre- or Corequisite: EDUC 237. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Fall semester only.
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  • ELEM 333: Children's Literature

    3.00 Credits
    University of the Cumberlands

    This course is a comprehensive study of children's literature. Practical laboratory experiences are provided in story telling, puppetry, dramatization, choral reading, and the use of instructional media aids. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Spring and Fall semesters.
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