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3.00 Credits
Required for all Special Education majors. This course will focus on preparing teacher candidates for the effective instruction of K-12 students who have mild/moderate disabilities. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe educational characteristics of students with mild/moderate disabilities. 2. Write standards based PLAAFP statements, IEP and unit goals, and lesson objectives. 3. Create and use direct instruction lesson plans enacting the effective teaching cycle to address individual student learning needs. 4. Demonstrate the design and use of curriculum-based measurements to make instructional decisions. 5. Describe the multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) concept, processes, and use of progress-monitoring data to make MTSS decisions. Prerequisites: Admission to Utah Tech University Special Education program. FA, SP
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2.00 Credits
Required for all Special Education majors. This course will focus on the ways teacher candidates can support students with disabilities with social, learning, and behavior needs in the learning environment. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe and define the components of MTSS social, learning, and behavior supports. 2. Identify assessment and intervention strategies that address the social, learning, and behavior needs of students with disabilities in inclusive settings. 3. Identify and describe the various components and appropriate use of Utah's Least Restrictive Behavioral Interventions (LRBI) 4. Demonstrate principles and practices of positive behavior support in the classroom. Prerequisites: Admission to Utah Tech University Special Education program. FA, SP
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2.00 Credits
Required for all Special Education majors. Teacher candidates will learn how to manage behavior of K-12 students with disabilities within various educational learning environments. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe approaches for explaining and analyzing occurrences of human behavior. 2. Describe data collection and principles of using data to target and replace behaviors. 3. Describe principles of stimulus control, consequences, and differential reinforcement. 4. Use functional behavior assessment to determine the function of behavior and to develop replacement behaviors. 5. Use functional behavior assessment data to design behavioral intervention plans. Prerequisites: Admission to Utah Tech University Special Education program. FA, SP
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10.00 Credits
Required for all Special Education majors. Teacher candidates will apply their learning from all courses in the program through eleven weeks of student teaching in K-12 settings that service students with disabilities. Cooperating (mentor) teachers provide the necessary support students need as they are given responsibility of all aspects of student learning in classrooms. University supervisors, in conjunction with mentor teachers, scaffold and evaluate teacher candidates via frequent conferences and observations using DSU Department of Education assessment tools. At the successful conclusion of the course, teacher candidates will have demonstrated their abilities to successfully manage their own classrooms and will be eligible for state licensure. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Teach appropriate and accurate content concepts and skills to groups and individuals with disabilities. 2. Create an effective classroom learning environment and manage student behaviors. 3. Maintain record keeping systems. 4. Collaborate with regular education teachers and other school professionals to analyze student data, and inform and adapt instruction 5. Engage parents, families, counselors, and school administration in students' educational progress and goals. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech University Special Education program and passing grade in SPED 4000. Corequisites: SPED 4989. FA, SP
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3.00 Credits
Required for all Special Education majors. Teacher candidates debrief and collaborate on special topics such as classroom management, lesson design, assessment, instructional strategies, and current issues and topics in education. The purpose of this Capstone course is to solidify the pre-service experiences, prepare and submit the PPAT in its entirety, and develop the skills and knowledge necessary to secure a teaching position. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Discuss/reflect current issues in education and topics that arise during the student teaching experience. 2. Recognize and comply with the requirements of the Utah State Board of Education and Utah Tech University in becoming a certified teacher. 3. Design and complete PPAT assessment to demonstrate skills and understanding of creating lesson plans, implementing differentiated instruction for diverse learners, using formative and summative assessments to assist in student learning, analyzing student learning, and self-reflection on one's practice. 4. Develop a professional leadership plan, which includes investigating post-baccalaureate educational options and leadership opportunities in the school community and professional setting. 5. Implement writing skills that communicates abilities and talents as an educational professional. 6. Engage parents and families in students educational progress and goals. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech University Special Education program. Corequisites: SPED 4900. FA, SP
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3.00 Credits
Applies contemporary management and leadership theories to sport, including organizational behavior, strategic planning, and effective human resources management. Emphasis will be placed on current events and trends regarding issues, forces, and problems impacting decision making in athletic administration. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze personal leadership behavior and effectiveness. 2. Differentiate effective relationship building strategies in athletics. 3. Apply leadership and management strategies in solving personnel challenges. 4. Apply leadership and management strategies in solving program and operational issues. 5. Analyze and prioritize the primary duties of an upper-management leader. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Sport Management program. FA,SP,SU
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3.00 Credits
Examines the nature and experience of athletes including sociological, psychological, academic, and cultural topics impacting athlete development and performance while discussing the potential resources and personnel needed to target these areas. Examines the role athletic identity plays in an athletes personal, social, and professional development. Also introduces the unique stages all athletes enter and exit while involved in sport participation. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze developmental, academic, and multicultural issues associated with athletes. 2. Examine relevant ethical and professional issues associated with working in a variety of capacities with athletes. 3. Utilize data sets to plan effectively to enhance and improve athlete development. 4. Integrate programs and other resources designed to support athletes. 5. Facilitate athlete transitions through multiple stages of sport participation. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Sport Management program. FA,SP, SU
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3.00 Credits
Covers expertise in the physiological principles and training techniques used in strength and conditioning. A large emphasis is placed on the guidelines from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) with an aim for preparing students to ultimately take the NSCA Certified Personal Trainer or NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam. Preparation for other professional certifications may be adapted in cases where students already possess this certification. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop athletes in their strength and power based in and through the application of current scientific knowledge and best practices. 2. Design and implement safe and effective strength training and conditioning and personal training programs at an expert level. 3. Combine exercise prescription principles for training variation, injury prevention, and reconditioning. 4. Prepare for and pass the NSCA certification examination, or an equivalent industry certification such as USA-Weightlifting Level-1, USA Track & Field Level-1, Titleit Performance Institute Level-1, etc.. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Sport Management program. FA, SP, SU
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3.00 Credits
Examines the structure and operations of athletic governing bodies and how rules and regulations impact practices and procedures in athletic administration. Emphasis will be placed on the expectations of administrators responsible for overseeing policies, rules, and standards used in sport. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Examine and explain governing structures and practices in sport. 2. Analyze external and internal influence on governing sport organizations. 3. Develop strategies for effectively interpreting and implementing policies, rules, and procedures. 4. Manage ethical situations in relation to the rules and bylaws established by governing bodies. 5. Adapt to changing environments and influences regarding new policies and practices. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Sport Management program. FA, SP, SU
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3.00 Credits
Studies the effects of psychological factors on high performance in training and competition, including, but not limited to motivation, stress, leadership, group/team dynamics, imagery, and concentration. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain and differentiate the essential elements of personality, training environments, and group processes as related to sport performance. 2. Assess the impact of training and competition on psychological affect (e.g., mood states, depression, and mental toughness). 3. Develop methods of facilitating sport performance and psychological growth and development in elite performers. 4. Generalize research in the field of sport performance psychology. 5. Create training plans based upon the psychology of training and elite performance. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Sport Management program. FA,SP,SU
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