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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Introduction to the college experience through participation in small group meetings and informational lectures. Study of such topics as personal responsibility, college resources, academic skills, including communication and critical thinking, academic and career planning and goal setting, and social issues that challenge many college students.
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1.00 Credits
This course is required for all degree bound students and is designed to acquaint the students with the function and operation of the college including academic programs and student services. The instructional goals are intended to provide initial assistance in developing academic study skills and social awareness skills for college and life-long success.
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1.00 Credits
A supplement to developmental coursework offering individualized instruction in math, English, and reading. The course features skill building in computer literacy, including basic word processing and navigating instructional software; introduction to Barton's instructional resources, including those provided by library staff; reading strategies designed to improve students' speed and comprehension; math strategies designed to improve students' speed and accuracy with basic math facts.
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3.00 Credits
The course is designed to provide the student with the groundwork for entering the teaching profession. The course will address itself to the real issues in education and place the emphasis on where the action is and where it appears likely to be in education. Supervised laboratory experiences are an integral part of the course. Fulfills: Social Science Requirement
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Directed independent study is a structured learning experience offered as an extension of the regular curriculum. It is intended to allow students to broaden their comprehension of the principles of, and their grasp of competencies associated with academic, nonvocational disciplines. Its purpose is to supplement extant courses with individualized, in-depth learning experiences. Such learning experiences may be undertaken independent of the traditional classroom setting, but will be appropriately directed and supervised by regular instructional staff. Fulfills: Social Science Requirement
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3.00 Credits
First Start is a national training program for paraprofessionals (child care workers, educational aides, foster parents, and/or respite care workers) that is designed to provide training in the daily care of infants and toddlers, birth to three years with developmental disabilities and/or chronic illnesses, who are away from hospital and home. Nurses interested in providing home health care will find this course beneficial.
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to give students experience in a classroom setting. Elementary and secondary students will be placed with competent teachers in areas where students have special interests. Credit is earned on the basis of time spent in the classroom and working with the supervising teacher. Teaching procedures, classroom management, and student behavior are observed and studied. Fulfills: Social Science Requirement Prerequisite: EDUC 1128 Foundations of Modern Educ with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 1128 Foundations of Modern Educ
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3.00 Credits
This is a survey of children's literature with emphasis on how to recognize good literature, how to present it and how to motivate children in their reading. This course is recommended for parents and students majoring in English, library science, or elementary education. Fulfills: Social Science Requirement
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2.00 Credits
This course centers on self-assessment, career exploration, and goal-setting. Students will become more aware of their responsibilities in the work world. Course materials include a computerized career planning program. Fulfills: Orientation Requirement, Social Science Requirement
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course providing a general orientation to the school systems and the definitions and roles of the various members of the school program (e.g., administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, support services, etc.). A major emphasis is placed on the specific roles of instructional paraprofessionals and how they relate to the other positions. Also included is an overview of special education exceptionalities, as well as various legal and ethical issues for the handicapped, and identification of what paraprofessionals can and cannot do according to the law.
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