Liberal Studies (General: Pre-Credential)

Dept, Number & Course Title

Course Description

This course is an introduction to the major concepts of modern biology. Topics covered include cell biology, heredity and nature of genes, evolution, diversity of life, and principles of ecology. Emphasis will be placed on those aspects of biology that are rapidly reshaping our culture. This is an approved general education course for non-life science majors who desire an introductory biology course with lavoratory.

This course is an introduction to the process of human communication with emphasis on public speaking. Subjects covered are audience analysis, choosing speech topics, finding and using supporting materials, arranging and outlining related points, essentials of speech delivery and evaluation. College level writing skills will be expected on all papers, outlines and short essays.

This course is an introduction to the process of human communication with an emphasis on small groups. Subjects covered are preparation for discussion, group participation, leadership, decision-making, interpersonal relations, critical thinking/problem-solving, managing conflict, and evaluation of group interaction. Students will be involved in group interactions and emphasis will be on practical experience. College level writing skills will be expected on all papers, outlines and short essays

The course concentrates on developing effective writing and reading. A library research paper is required for successful completion of the course.

Prerequisite: Math 101
This course covers selected theories of physics and chemistry, emphasizing the conceptual basis of these theories. The course is designed for non-science majors as part of their general education requirement in science. This course is not appropriate for students who have taken college level physics or chemistry.

A comparative survey of the major ancient world civilizations which developed between 350 B.C.E. and 1500 C.E. Political institutions, religious ideologies, rise and fall of empires and the major cultural innovations of each of the major world civilizations will be considered.

A survey of the development of the major civilizations of the world form 1500 to the present. The focus in on the political, economic, social, intellectual and religious forces present in the rise of Africa, the Americas , Asia and Europe from 1500 to the present day. The study of the dynamic interaction of peoples and cultures will give a multi-perspective view of world history.

A survey of the history of the United States from the discovery of America to the close of the Civil War. The exploration and settlement of America and the growth of a movement for independence are traced. The formation of a new nation and creation of the Constitution and its basic principles are described, as are the beginnings of the westward movement and the development of manifest destiny. The causes of the Civil War and the war itself are also examined.

This course traces the development fo the problems of the Reconstruction Period, the movement toward regulation of the economic system, and the acceptance by the United States of world power and leadership. It discusses the causes and results of the Great Depression, the two world wars of the 20 th Century, and the “Cold War.”

This course is designed to explore the humanities by examining expression of human values, ideas, concerns, and experience through the arts, literature, media and the social sciences. The reading of important works in the humanities, written analysis, and attendance at selected performances are major requirements of this course.

Survey of the elements of mathematics usually taught in the elementary schools. Emphasis is on development of the real number system by intuitive and semi-rigorous methods, discussion of sets, axiomatics, systems of numeration, arithmetic processes, inductive and deductive reasoning and problem solving

Survey of the elements of mathematics usually taught in the elementary grades from an advanced standpoint. Emphasis is on geometry, probability and statistics.

Logic is the science that evaluates arguments. PHIL 8 provides students with extensive experience in identifying a range of correct and incorrect argument forms. Examples will come from everyday life. Students will also learn to use both the traditional categorical syllogism and modern statement logic.

This course emphasizes the machinery of government as found in the American system. It examines the Constitutional framework and the functioning of government at national, state and local levels. Political Science majors should take this course as well as POLS1, preferably in sequence.

This course examines the impact of the psychological, social, and cultural context of child development. Emphases is given to the socialization process and to the cultural influences including ethnic identity, family relations, socioeconomic status, gender roles, peers, faith, and communities. Significant references highlight the experiences of children and their families from at least four diffeent historically under-represented groups.

EDTE 71 INTERNSHIP IN SCIENCE TEACHING – LIFE
SCIENCE:

Class Hours: 27 lab total
EDTE 71 is focused on current teaching methods for life
science. It is designed to give students the opportunity to
work with elementary and middle school students in a
science teaching/learning environment in the hands-on
Science Education Laboratory facility on campus. The
hands-on lessons provide early teaching experience in
science for undergraduates exploring teaching as a career.
All lessons are based on the California content standards in
science. Students cover instructional strategies as well as
content as part of the two-hour teaching and one-hour
follow-up laboratory experience.

EDTE 72 INTERNSHIP IN SCIENCE TEACHING –
PHYSICAL SCIENCE:

Class Hours: 27 lab total
EDTE 72 is focused on current teaching methods in physical
science. It is designed to give students the opportunity to
work with elementary and middle school students in a
science teaching/learning environment in the hands-on
Science Education Laboratory facility on campus. The
hands-on lessons provide early teaching experience in science for undergraduates exploring teaching as a career. All
lessons are based on the California content standards in science. Students cover instructional strategies as well as content as part of the two-hour teaching and one-hour follow-up laboratory experience.

EDTE 73 INTERNSHIP IN SCIENCE TEACHING – EARTH
SCIENCE:

Class Hours: 27 lab total
EDTE 73 is focused on current teaching methods for earth
science. It is designed to give students the opportunity to work
with elementary and middle school students in a science
teaching/learning environment in the hands-on Science
Education Laboratory facility on campus. The hands-on lessons provide early teaching experience in science for undergraduates exploring teaching as a career. All lessons are based on the California content standards in science. Students cover instructional strategies as well as content as part of the two-hour teaching and one-hour follow-up laboratory experience.

ENGL 333 (110) Advanced Composition for Teachers

Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher. Advanced practice in writing and in using writing in the classroom for single and multiple-subject credential candidates. This is a writing proficiency, C- or better required.

ENGL 341 (101) Reading Literature

Basic concepts involved in the study of literature, interpretation and criticism of literary works, and suggestions for helping others understand and appreciate literature.

ENGL 371 (121) Principles of English Language

An introduction to linguistics. Topics include language acquisition, language structure, language variation, and languages of the world.

KINE 302 (PHED 102) Foundations of Childhood Physical Education

This course is designed to present a knowledge base of physical education that includes the analysis of movement skills and movement patterns, physical fitness, and how physical education is inherently linked to health and wellness. Also studied in this course will be children's motor development and how emotional, cognitive, and social growth characteristics influence motor development.

MATH 310 (112) Patterns & Structures in Mathematics

Prerequisites: MATH 110, MATH 111. An intuitive investigation into mathematics to find recurrent themes. Problem-solving techniques and a search for patterns will be used throughout a discussion of topics such as modular arithmetic, complex numbers, mathematical sequences and their applications.

SOSC 301 (101) Spatial (Geographical) Concepts

Or at Shasta College

GEOG 8 (3 units) World Regional Geography

This course covers the five themes of geography (location, place, human-environmental interaction, movement, and region) for use in the K-12 classroom. The impact of these themes on physical geography, human culture, and economic development is also emphasized. Skills include mapping of data, using appropriate geographical software, creating charts and diagrams, and interpreting information contained in an atlas.

This course will introduce students to the world's major geographic regions. This course will increase student's awareness of geographic concepts by examining the physical, cultural, economic and political characteristics of the major realms of the world through the unifying concept of the geographic region. This course will illustrate the importance of the world's geographic regions and how they interrelate. The location of important geographic features such as mountain ranges, rivers, countries, and major cities will be an important part of the course.

SOSC 302 (102) Temporal Concepts; California Ethnic History ( Ethnic)

Or at Shasta College

GEOG 7 (3 units) California Geography

This course focuses on the immigration and subsequent history of California 's different ethnic groups. It explores their interactions and the effects on the social, political, and economic development of the state.

This course provides an introduction to California 's diversified geography including climate, landforms, natural vegetation, and mineral and water resources. The cultural landscapes of ethnic diversity, our Native American past, urban and agricultural regions and the economic challenges of the future are also examined. California Geography examines these topics, their spatial distributions and their impact on the environment

SOSC 303 (103 ) Cultural Concepts (Non-Western)

  Or at Shasta College

ANTH 2 (3 units) Cultural Anthropology

This is an exploration of the fundamental concepts of human biological, social, and cultural evolution. It is a comparative study of adaptation, social organization, religious and other ideological systems in contemporary non-Western societies. With a multidisciplinary approach, the course covers the biological basis of human social behavior, fossil evidence for human evolution, and relevant ethnographic and archaeological evidence of human social evolution.

An introductory course exploring the nature of culture as the human adaptation to the natural world. It includes such topics as making a living, family structure, social organization and institutions, language, religion, art, and cultural change.

ARTS 493 : Development of Children's Art

or

MUSC 326 : Music for Children

Art in the lives of children: art and child development; artistic and aesthetic understanding; creative expression; historical and cultural heritage; introduction to the profession and its practice.

Analysis of sequential concepts necessary for understanding the structural elements of music. Development of skills needed to promote musicality in children.

EDTE 302 (102) Access & Equity in Education

Prospective teachers examine sociopolitical issues of education relative to current demographics of California schools, integration of multicultural education, and promotion of social justice. Candidates identify, analyze, and minimize personal and institutional bias and explore the complexities of living and teaching in a pluralistic, multicultural society. Candidates identify barriers English Learners experience in becoming full participants in the school program and strategies for assisting students in overcoming these barriers.

45 Hours of Guided Classroom Experience. Requirement Met by;

EDTE 255 (Required prerequisite for Dept of Education credential programs and accepted by Professional Studies in Education. credential programs)

or

EDCI 110: (Preferred prerequisite for Prof Studies in Education credential programs)

Prospective teachers acquire planned, structured observations and experiences in K-12 classrooms. Placements are made in selected schools and classrooms that demonstrate exemplary practice as described in the California Standards for the Teaching Profession and represent California 's diverse student population. Dialog/discussion sessions assist prospective teachers in making connections between subject matter courses, personal, social and emotional growth, and life in the K-12 schools. Prospective teachers are encouraged to begin introductory school experiences as early as possible in the subject matter program.

Selected experience related to educational and social interaction with youth. Offered for 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 units. Thirty to 60 hours of interaction with designated youth.

ENGL 470 ( 232) Second Language Acquisition)

Prerequisites: ENGL 371. Introduction to major issues in second language acquisition and teaching. Includes 3.0 hours field experience with second language learner(s).

HCSV 450 (260) Health Science for Elem. Teachers (must be taken within 7 years of earning Credential)

Addresses major health issues affecting the child, including, but not limited to, health promotion and disease prevention, nutrition, substance use and abuse, and sexuality. Overview of health instruction framework for California public schools.

PSYC 355 (202) Child & Adolescent Psychology

Physical, mental, social, and emotional factors of human growth and development from infancy through adolescence. Supervised experience working with children is strongly encouraged.

PSYC 414 ( 214) Psychology of Teaching

Prerequisites: PSYC 355, faculty permission.
Applications of principles of the psychology of human learning and development and counseling to educational practice. Prospective teachers analyze their motivations, personal value systems, role conceptualizations, and self-attitudes in relation to demands of the teaching profession. Concepts of emotional, social, and cognitive development as well as of childhood learning and motivation are applied to development of learning experiences for elementary school children.

Department of Education- Multiple Subject

EDTE 520 ( EDTE 225A ): Fundamentals of Teaching Practice

Teaching is an intellectual challenge that involves planning, facilitating, and reflecting on the process of student learning. Teacher candidates develop strategies necessary to create safe and structured learning environments and explore relationships among curriculum, instruction, assessment, and classroom climate to meet the needs of a diverse student population within a democratic society.

EDTE 255: Introductory Classroom Experience

(Includes the 45 hrs of classroom experience) Can be met by course requirements within Liberal Studies Requirements ( click here to see description )

Professional Studies in Education- Tri-Placement

SPED 343 ( SPED 143 ): Overview of Special Education

This is a survey course recommended for students interested in all types of exceptional learners and a prerequisite to professional preparation programs in the Department of Professional Studies in Education. Content includes (1) an overview of the characteristics, identification, and educational needs of special populations, (2) social, familial, biological, historical, cultural, economic, political, and legal contexts in which special education occurs, and (3) characteristics of effective programs. Includes a service learning experience.

EDTE 440 ( EDTE 289C ): Practicum in Multilingual/Multicultural Classroom Settings

Prerequisite: 45 hrs of guided early field experience( EDCI 110 recommended). This course facilitates observation of and engagement in multiple teaching tasks under the apprenticeship of classroom teachers and a peer mentor. Student teachers in the last assignment of their professional preparation program act as peer mentors to course participants. Students in this course begin to develop a framework for basic lessons and unit design. Prospective teachers examine California 's current recommendations for educational reform as they affect culturally and linguistically diverse populations.

Professional Studies in Education- Concurrent Education Specialist Level One Credential or Education Specialist Level One Credential

SPED 343 ( SPED 143 ) : Overview of Special Education

This is a survey course recommended for students interested in all types of exceptional learners and a prerequisite to professional preparation programs in the Department of Professional Studies in Education. Content includes (1) an overview of the characteristics, identification, and educational needs of special populations, (2) social, familial, biological, historical, cultural, economic, political, and legal contexts in which special education occurs, and (3) characteristics of effective programs. Includes a service learning experience.

SPED 569: Field Experience - General and Special Education

Prerequisite: 45 hrs of guided early field experience ( EDCI 110 recommended), coenrollement or prior completion of SPED 343 . Students enrolled in this course will participate in introductory field experiences in general and special education classroom settings. The course will include guided observations and exposure to varied educational environments and practices in teaching to diversity, and participating in special education and integrated regular education settings, preschool to adult levels. Settings include programs in schools and agencies that provide services to students of six categories of exceptionalities, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse populations.

Minor in Special Education

A Special Education Minor completes the remaining prerequisites.