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3.00 Credits
Explores the role of the reading specialist as a teacher and school literacy leader; how curriculum is developed; the role of coach, supervisor, and professional developer; and the role of a reading advocate for all students. (Many assignments are designed to be implemented in your school setting. If you are not currently teaching, you will need to find a school that will allow you to talk with the reading specialist and a few classroom teachers.) Prerequisite(s): Graduate course only, to be taken by teachers who already have a teaching license.
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3.00 Credits
Develops knowledge and skills in appropriate action research techniques. Participants develop an action research proposal that may be implemented in their schools or classrooms and may also be appropriate for submission to grant agencies for funding. Prerequisite(s): Learners are assumed to be teachers with access to elementary and/or secondary students.
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3.00 Credits
Explores children’s literature that includes ethnic and cultural diversity. Focuses on current and traditional works, as well as authors and illustrators of children’s books at the early childhood and elementary levels. Students share books and book-related experiences with children. Explores instructional strategies for using literature to teach reading and content subjects in the classroom. Access to early childhood or elementary-level students is required.
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3.00 Credits
Surveys literary selections in a variety of genres for early childhood and elementary children. Applies the varied use of literature to teaching reading and content subjects in classroom situations. Explores creativity for students and teachers as inspired by children’s literature. Access to early childhood or elementary-level students is required.
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4.00 Credits
Examines religion as a human experience and traces its influence on human concepts of spiritual, cultural, and physical reality. Explores the beliefs and practices of five religious traditions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism) and their influence on the cultural understanding of the individual; the world and the cosmos; the roles of the individual and the community; social, commercial, and governmental structures; and gender, race, and age. Addresses the influence of religion and religious practice on the philosophy, literature, music, and fine art of a culture. Approved for University Studies (Explorations).
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4.00 Credits
Examines religion as a human experience and traces its influence on human concepts of spiritual, cultural, and physical reality. Explores the beliefs and practices of five religious traditions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism) and their influence on the cultural understanding of the individual; the world and the cosmos; the roles of the individual and the community; social, commercial, and governmental structures; and gender, race, and age. Addresses the influence of religion and religious practice on the philosophy, literature, music, and fine art of a culture. Approved for University Studies (Explorations).
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1.00 Credits
This sequence is available to students enrolled in the Success at Southern/Student Support Services program. College Success classes have been developed to help facilitate students’ academic and personal success in college. While SAS 101 is designed for newly enrolled freshmen, SAS 102 is designed for newly enrolled transfer students with 36 or more credits. Both classes cover the clarification of academic goals, planning, study skills, financial planning, collaborative skills, and assessment targeted at heightening students’ understanding of themselves as learners. Academic Development (SAS 103 ) provides a structured setting in which students may access professional and tutoring support to enhance their academic skills and performance. Specialized SAS 103 courses are provided for student-athletes and for scholarship research and application.
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1.00 Credits
This sequence is available to students enrolled in the Success at Southern/Student Support Services program. College Success classes have been developed to help facilitate students’ academic and personal success in college. While SAS 101 is designed for newly enrolled freshmen, SAS 102 is designed for newly enrolled transfer students with 36 or more credits. Both classes cover the clarification of academic goals, planning, study skills, financial planning, collaborative skills, and assessment targeted at heightening students’ understanding of themselves as learners. Academic Development (SAS 103 ) provides a structured setting in which students may access professional and tutoring support to enhance their academic skills and performance. Specialized SAS 103 courses are provided for student-athletes and for scholarship research and application.
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1.00 Credits
This sequence is available to students enrolled in the Success at Southern/Student Support Services program. College Success classes have been developed to help facilitate students’ academic and personal success in college. While SAS 101 is designed for newly enrolled freshmen, SAS 102 is designed for newly enrolled transfer students with 36 or more credits. Both classes cover the clarification of academic goals, planning, study skills, financial planning, collaborative skills, and assessment targeted at heightening students’ understanding of themselves as learners. Academic Development (SAS 103) provides a structured setting in which students may access professional and tutoring support to enhance their academic skills and performance. Specialized SAS 103 courses are provided for student-athletes and for scholarship research and application.
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1.00 Credits
Offered in cooperation with Career Services, this sequence is available to both Success at Southern/Student Support Services students and other undergraduate students. Career Exploration (SAS 301) focuses on clarification of career and academic goals, such as choosing a major. Students are encouraged to begin or continue practicum, service-learning, or internship experiences aligned with their career goals. Graduate School Planning (SAS 302 ) is designed for juniors who are considering graduate school. This course helps students respond to questions about graduate school, such as the following: Is graduate school right for me? How do I apply? How do I finance graduate school? How do I prepare to take the entrance exams?School-to-Work Transition (SAS 303 ) focuses on the transition from the academic environment to employment in one’s chosen career field. The course covers finding and applying for jobs, creating a resumé and cover letter, interviewing, job negotiating, and coping with the anxiety that may accompany this process.
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