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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This is specific topics within an identified area of psychology selected by the instructor. Topics will vary, and the course may be repeated for credit with a change in topic. Prerequisites: PSYC 1301 and Junior standing, or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Subjects not offered as regular courses may be investigated by directed study pursuant to a plan proposed by the student and approved before registration by the supervising instructor and the appropriate dean. Normally, students enrolling will have upper-level status, a 2.0 GPA, and completed basic discipline courses. May be repeated with a change in topic.
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3.00 Credits
This is a required course for graduating psychology majors to practice research, writing, discussion, and presentation skills. Content areas of study include employment expectations for B.A. graduates, graduate school options and preparation, rules of APA style, and a selection of classic research studies in the history of psychology. Prerequisites: Senior standing, psychology major expected to graduate at the end of the current or subsequent semester.
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3.00 Credits
This is an independent capstone research investigation culminating in a senior thesis or comparable senior project.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the reading process to teacher education students. An emphasis is placed on beginning reading skills development, including phonics and phonemic awareness instruction with a focus on the stages of learning to read and the reading process. Students will learn about theories of reading education in relation to the various reading programs offered in schools, instructional methods, and teaching methods. The reading scope and sequence and understanding of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills will be addressed. (3305)
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3.00 Credits
This course includes information and strategies related to oral language, phonemic awareness, literacy development, reading fluency, written communication, and assessment strategies for young children. Students will examine the development of early reading behaviors and the importance of literacy- rich environments. A major focus will be on key concepts of emergent literacy, establish printrich classrooms and assisting children and parents in providing a positive environment for literacy. Prerequisites: Junior standing and admission to Teacher Education Program. (3304)
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3.00 Credits
This course requires a field practicum at a local elementary school campus that involves the supervised practical application of previously studied principles, policies, and practices related primarily to the diagnosis and remediation of reading needs for students in elementary grades. This course includes assessing reading progress, testing and evaluation, and special reading populations. Required for elementary and all-level teacher certification. Prerequisites: Junior standing and admission to Teacher Education Program. (3301)
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10.00 Credits
This course includes strategies for teaching reading in the content areas, teaching vocabulary, word identification and comprehension. Considers locating resources, note-taking skills, test-taking, reading rate and flexibility, control strategies, and higher order cognitive skills. Required for all teacher certification programs. This course requires 10 hours of classroom observation. Prerequisites: Junior standing and admission to Teacher Education Program. (3302)
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10.00 Credits
This course includes oral language, foundations of reading, word analysis and reading fluency, reading comprehension, written language and communication, study and inquiry skills, and assessment strategies. The benefits of technology for teaching writing and writing for publication will be supported. Strategies for spelling instruction, grammar, writing development, vocabulary and spoken language skills will be addressed. State curriculum in reading and language arts TEKS for grades EC-8 will be used. This course requires 10 hours of classroom observation. Prerequisites: Junior standing and admission to Teacher Education Program. (3303)
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to help teacher education students acquire the basic skills of teaching reading from pre-kindergarten through the intermediate grades. An emphasis will be placed on the scope and sequence of skills needed for independent reading. Students will prepare lesson plans and activities with effective approaches for the learner's understanding of reading objectives. Effective reading strategies and other best practices will be used for today's diverse learners. Special focus will be given to learners with exceptionalities, including ESL (English as a second language) learners. The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills and the TExES competencies for state certification will be implemented. Field practicum is required. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program and senior status.
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