USF 1997-98 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 171 - 174 | Course Descriptions |
General Education and Professional Education requirements are listed under Teacher Education Program.
The following programs are housed in the Department of Secondary Education:
The undergraduate programs are designed to prepare students to meet Florida teacher certification requirements and to become highly competent secondary teachers. Specialized courses in the teaching of mathematics, science, and social science are also offered for students majoring in elementary, early childhood, and special education.
Internship Program. The Department of Secondary Education internship is offered in the fall and spring terms.
The Art Education curriculum is designed to serve students who wish to develop their artistic compentence and have a commitment to help develop a similar artistic potential in other people.
Art Education majors may specialize in one area of the Art Department or become generalists by taking various studio classes.
For other degree requirements not listed bleow, the University's General Education and graduation requirements.
In addition to the general distribution and professional education requirements, the following courses constitute a program of study:
Art Education (15 credit hours)
In these courses students will have the opportunity to work at the elementary school and high school levels.
Specialization (36 cr. hours)
Complete the A.A. degree at the community college. Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education Requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university. A minimum of 60 semester hours must be completed at the university unless prior approval is secured.
If students transfer without an A.A. degree and have fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, they must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements.
Courses that transfer: art history, art studio - evaluated by College of Fine Arts by portfolio only.
Students should complete the following prerequisite courses listed below at the lower level prior to entering the University. If these courses are not taken at the community college, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Unless stated otherwise, a grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade.
If students are coming to the University from a community college, the following prerequisite courses will be accepted as meeting lower level requirements.
Plus two of the following courses:
At least one course taken to meet the natural science requirements in General Education must include a laboratory.
General Education and Professional Education requirements are listed under Teacher Education Program.
1. ENGLISH: - A minimum of 39 semester hours, including:
2. ENGLISH EDUCATION: - Nine semester hours in methods of teaching English at the middle and secondary levels: LAE 4325, LAE 4530, and LAE 4642 (PR: LAE 4464). LAE 4530 must be taken concurrently with LAE 4642 (PR: LAE4464), the fall or spring immediately preceding internship. LAE 4325 should be taken the semester prior to enrolling in LAE 4530. Methods courses are available in Fall and Spring Semesters, only.
Complete the A.A. degree at the community college. Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education Requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university. A minimum of 60 semester hours must be completed at the university unless prior approval is secured.
If students transfer without an A.A. degree and have fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit,theyu must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements.
Students must complete the prerequisite courses listed below prior to be admitted to the upper-division major. Students who do not complete these prerequisites can be admitted to the University, but not to the upper-division major. Unless stated otherwise, a grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade.
Students should also complete 9 semester hours in lower level English electives. These prerequisite courses, however, are not required for admission to the upper-level major. If these courses are not taken at the community college, they must be completed before the degree is granted.
At least one course taken to meet the natural science requirements in General Education must include a laboratory component.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS TO THE UNIVERSITY PROGRAM OF STUDY
Please be aware of the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university, and qualitative standards required.
Admission will require an overall GPA of 2.5 with a minimum score of 840 on the SAT (950 if taken after April 1, 1995) or 20 on the ACT. However, an overall 2.25 GPA will be acceptable with a minimum score of 940 on the SAT (1030 if taken after April 1, 1995) or 22 on the ACT. Official grade forgiveness will be used as appropriate.
Professional education courses taken at the community college will transfer as general electives.
Introduction/General Psychology and Sociology are recommended.
General Education and Professional Education requirements are listed under Teacher Education Program.
A minimum of 30 credit hours beyond intermediate course requirements must be earned in the foreign language. Programs are available for Spanish (FLS), French (FLF) and German (FLG).
1. Foreign language - (30 credit hours)
2. Foreign Language Education - 9 credit hours in methods of teaching a language at the elementary and secondary levels, including a practicum.
Complete the A.A. degree at the community college. Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education Requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university. A minimum of 60 semester hours must be completed at the university unless prior approval is secured.
If students transfer without an A.A. degree and have fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, they must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements.
Students must complete the prerequisite courses listed below prior to be admitted to the upper-division major. Students who do not complete these prerequisites can be admitted to the University, but not to the upper-division major. Unless stated otherwise, a grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade.
In addition, fifteen semester hours must come from the following areas: courses in elementary and intermediate grammar, composition and advanced conversation; culture and civilization in the target language.
At least one course taken to meet the natural science requirements in General Education must include a laboratory component.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS TO THE UNIVERSITY PROGRAM OF STUDY
Please be aware of the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university, and qualitative standards required.
Admission will require an overall GPA of 2.5 with a minimum score of 840 on the SAT (950 if taken after April 1, 1995) or 20 on the ACT. However, an overall 2.25 GPA will be acceptable with a minimum score of 940 on the SAT (1030 if taken after April 1, 1995) or 22 on the ACT. Official grade forgiveness will be used as appropriate.
Professional education courses taken at the community college will transfer as general electives.
Introduction/General Psychology and Sociology are recommended.
General Education and Professional Education requirements are listed under Teacher Education Program.
1. Mathematics: 38 semester hours in mathematics above the 2000 level.
2. Mathematics Education: Eleven hours in teaching mathematics at the secondary level.
Complete the A.A. degree at the community college. Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education Requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university. A minimum of 60 semester hours must be completed at the university unless prior approval is secured.
If students transfer without an A.A. degree and have fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit,they must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements.
Students must complete the prerequisite courses listed below prior to be admitted to the upper-division major. Students who do not complete these prerequisites can be admitted to the University, but not to the upper-division major. Unless stated otherwise, a grade of ‘’C’’ is the minimum acceptable grade.
At least one course taken to meet the natural science requirements in General Education must include a laboratory component.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS TO THE UNIVERSITY PROGRAM OF STUDY
Please be aware of the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university, and qualitative standards required.
Admission will require an overall GPA of 2.5 with a minimum score of 840 on the SAT (950 if taken after April 1, 1995) or 20 on the ACT. However, an overall 2.25 GPA will be acceptable with a minimum score of 940 on the SAT (1030 if taken after April 1, 1995) or 22 on the ACT. Official grade forgiveness will be used as appropriate.
Professional education courses taken at the community college will transfer as general electives.
Introduction/General Psychology and Sociology are recommended.
General Education and Professional Education requirements are listed under Teacher Education Program.
In addition to the College requirements, the minimum requirement for acceptance into a program is the completion of 22 semester hours of required science courses.
Course Requirements:
Complete the A.A. degree at the community college. Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education Requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university. A minimum of 60 semester hours must be completed at the university unless prior approval is secured.
If students transfer without an A.A. degree and have fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit,they must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements.
Students must complete the prerequisite courses listed below prior to be admitted to the upper-division major. Students who do not complete these prerequisites can be admitted to the University, but not to the upper-division major Unless stated otherwise, a grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade.
Biology Teacher Education:
Chemistry Teacher Education:
Physics Teacher Education:
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS TO THE UNIVERSITY PROGRAM OF STUDY
Please be aware of the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university, and qualitative standards required.
Admission will require an overall GPA of 2.5 with a minimum score of 840 on the SAT (950 if taken after April 1, 1995) or 20 on the ACT. However, an overall 2.25 GPA will be acceptable with a minimum score of 940 on the SAT (1030 if taken after April 1, 1995) or 22 on the ACT. Official grade forgiveness will be used as appropriate.
Professional education courses taken at the community college will transfer as general electives.
Introduction/General Psychology and Sociology are recommended.
General Education and Professional Education requirements are listed under Teacher Education Program.
Course Requirements:
1. SOCIAL SCIENCE:
2. SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION:
*must be completed prior to SSE 4334 and SSE 4640.
Complete the A.A. degree at the community college. Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education Requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university. A minimum of 60 semester hours must be completed at the university unless prior approval is secured.
If students transfer without an A.A. degree and have fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, they must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements.
Students must complete the prerequisite courses listed below prior to be admitted to the upper-division major Students who do not complete these prerequisites can be admitted to the University, but not to the upper-division major. Unless stated otherwise, a grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade.
Students should also complete an additional 3 semester hour course in Anthropology, Cultural Geography, Psychology, or Sociology at the lower level prior to entering the University. If this course is not taken at the community college, it must be completed before the degree is granted.
At least one course taken to meet the natural science requirements in General Education must include a laboratory component.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS TO THE UNIVERSITY PROGRAM OF STUDY
Please be aware of the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university, and qualitative standards required.
Admission will require an overall GPA of 2.5 with a minimum score of 840 on the SAT (950 if taken after April 1, 1995) or 20 on the ACT. However, an overall 2.25 GPA will be acceptable with a minimum score of 940 on the SAT (1030 if taken after April 1, 1995) or 22 on the ACT. Official grade forgiveness will be used as appropriate.
Professional education courses taken at the community college will transfer as general electives.
Introduction/General Psychology and Sociology are recommended.
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USF 1997-98 Undergraduate Catalog - Page 179
ARE 3044 EXPERIENTIAL BASIS OF ARTISTIC MIND (3)
PR: Admission to College of Education. Designed to awaken the language of image and metaphor, with emphasis on the internal and expressive aspects of art as well as their application in the schools and the community.
ARE 3354 ART TEACHING STRATEGIES I (3)
PR: Admission to College of Education and ARE 3044. A combination of theory, philosophy and practice in both public and private learning centers to provide the student with a variety of teaching concepts and media exploration in art education and to further enable the student to understand stages of young people, three to eighteen.
ARE 4112 EDUCATION THROUGH CRAFTS (3)
An in-depth study of arts and craft media for children. Emphasis will be placed on innovative use of new materials and curriculum in school restructuring.
ARE 4440 ART TEACHING STRATEGIES II (3)
Media and the learning process will be explored through photographic arts, cinematography and video systems. Teaching strategies and media criticism for application at elementary and secondary levels.
ARE 4443 CRAFTS WORKSHOP IN ART EDUCATION (3)
PR: Admission to College of Education and ARE 3044. The study and practice of processes and media involved with the exploration and expression of cultural traditions and individual ideas through crafts.
ARE 4642 COMMUNITY ARTS (3)
PR: Admission to College of Education and ARE 3044. Explores the arts as infrastructure through identification, exploration and experimentation of/with unique community spaces, populations and new environments for and learning in the arts.
ARE 4909 DIRECTED STUDY: ART EDUCATION (1-3)
PR: Senior standing. Designed to extend competency in field of art education.
ARE 4936 SENIOR SEMINAR IN ART EDUCATION (2)
PR: Senior standing. CR: ARE 4940. Synthesis of teacher candidate's courses in complete college program.
ARE 4940 INTERNSHIP: ART EDUCATION (1-12)
CR: ARE 4936. One full semester of internship in a public or private school. In special programs where the intern experience is distributed over two or more semesters, students will be registered for credit which accumulates from 9 to 12 semester hours. (S/U only.)
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LAE 4323 METHODS OF TEACHING ENGLISH: MIDDLE SCHOOL (3)
Whole language methods of integrating reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and critical thinking activities into a literature-based program for middle school students. Must be taken one or two semesters prior to internship. Recommended to be taken with LAE 4464.
LAE 4464 ADOLESCENT LITERATURE FOR MIDDLE AND SECONDARY STUDENTS -6A -XLW (3)
PR: English Education majors or CI. A study of the types of literature read by adolescents with an emphasis upon the criteria for the choice of good books and knowledge of available books and teaching materials. Recommended to be taken with LAW 4464 two semesters prior to internship.
LAE 4530 METHODS OF TEACHING ENGLISH: PRACTICUM (3)
PR: Senior standing or enrollment in Plan II Master's Program. Required concurrently with LAE 4325 or LAE 4642. Taken one semester (spring or fall) prior to internship.
LAE 4642 METHODS OF TEACHING ENGLISH: HIGH SCHOOL (3)
PR: LAE 4464. Whole language methods of integrating reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and critical thinking activities into a literature-based program for high school students. Must be taken one semester prior to internship with LAE 4530.
LAE 4936 SENIOR SEMINAR IN ENGLISH EDUCATION (2)
PR: Senior standing. Synthesis of teacher candidate's courses in complete college program. Required concurrently with internship.
LAE 4940 INTERNSHIP: ENGLISH EDUCATION (1-12)
One full semester of internship in a public or private school. Intern takes Senior Seminar in English Education concurrently. In special programs where the intern experience is distributed over two or more semesters, student will be registered for credit which accumulates from 9 to 12 semester hours. (S/U only.)
LAE 5932 SELECTED TOPICS IN THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH (3)
PR: Certification in English and/or Mass Communications and approval of graduate advisor. Investigation of topics which are of special interest to the student and are related to the teaching of English in the secondary school. Topics will be selected by the student in accordance with his particular goals and will be approved by the student's graduate advisor.
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FLE 4314 FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (3)
PR: EDG 4620 or concurrent registration, and fluency in target language and in English. Methods of planning and teaching foreign languages in the elementary school. The emphasis is on teaching communicatively and on integrating culture in the K-6 classroom.
FLE 4333 FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL (3)
PR: FLE 4314, and fluency in the target language and in English. Methods of teaching foreign languages within a communicative framework. Includes examination and practice of current instructional techniques in listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, testing, error correction, and computer assisted language instruction. The emphasis is on teaching foreign languages and teaching for cultural understanding at the secondary level 7-12.
FLE 4370 PRACTICUM IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL (3)
PR: Senior standing or enrollment in Plan II Master's Program (or CC). Required concurrently with FLE 4333. Fluency in the target language and in English. Preinternship field experience in a K-12 environment. Will include observation and practice in a K-12 classroom as well as class meetings.
FLE 4936 SENIOR SEMINAR IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION (2)
PR: Senior standing. Synthesis of teacher candidate's courses in complete college program. Required concurrently with internship.
FLE 4940 INTERNSHIP: FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION (1-12)
One full semester of internship in a public or private school. Intern takes Senior Seminar in Education concurrently. (S/U only.)
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MAE 4320 TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN THE MIDDLE GRADES (3)
PR: 18 semester hours of mathematics or CI. Techniques and materials of instruction in middle grades mathematics topics. Students are expected to observe 15 hours in middle schools.
MAE 4330 TEACHING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS (3)
PR: MAE 4320 and admission to teacher education program in mathematics. Techniques and materials of instruction in mathematics. Students are expected to observe 20 hours in high schools.
MAE 4551 READING THE LANGUAGE OF MATHEMATICS (2)
Consideration of issues related to the communication of mathematics, including reading and writing mathematics and solving verbal problems.
MAE 4909 DIRECTED STUDY: MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (1-3)
PR: Senior Standing. To extend competency in teaching field.
MAE 4936 SENIOR SEMINAR IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (2)
PR: Senior Standing; CR: MAE 4940. Synthesis of teacher candidate's courses in complete college program.
MAE 4940 INTERNSHIP: MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (1-12)
CR: MAE 4936. One full semester of internship in a public or private school. In special programs where the intern experience is distributed over two or more semesters, students will be registered for credit which accumulates from 9 to 12 semester hours. (S/U only.)
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SCE 4237 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, SOCIETY INTERACTION - 6A -XMW (4)
Achieve a historical and philosophical understanding of (1) the nature of the scientific enterprise: interaction of science, technology, and society (STS), (2) how to teach STS including the use of computers and related technologies, and (3) intricacies of sample STS topics.
SCE 4305 COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN THE SCIENCE CLASSROOM (2)
Reading and communication skills important in understanding scientific literature and communicating findings to others.
SCE 4320 TEACHING METHODS IN MIDDLE GRADE SCIENCE (3)
PR: Completion of 25 semester hours of Science or CC. Survey techniques and materials unique to science, grades 5-9. Not designed for high school certification purposes.
SCE 4330 TEACHING METHODS IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL-SCIENCES (3)
PR: Completion of 26 hours in approved science areas, EDG 4620 (or CR), and CC. Techniques and materials of instruction in secondary school sciences.
SCE 4936 SENIOR SEMINAR IN SCIENCE EDUCATION (1)
PR: Senior standing; CR: SCE 4940. Synthesis of teacher candidate's courses in complete college program.
SCE 4940 INTERNSHIP: SCIENCE EDUCATION (1-12)
CR: SCE 4936. One full semester of internship in a public or private school.
SCE 5937 SELECTED TOPICS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION (1-4)
May be repeated when topics are not duplicated.
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SSE 4333 TEACHING MIDDLE GRADE SOCIAL SCIENCE (3)
This introductory course is concerned with the identification of the major content areas selected from the various social sciences. Topics related to selecting, organizing, and sequencing teaching materials and methods related to the unique problems of teaching teenage youth are studied. Field work is required
SSE 4334 SECONDARY SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION TEACHING METHODS (3)
PR: SSE 4333. This course is designed to identify and study selected techniques and strategies used in social science education instruction and prepare the student for the teaching profession. Emphasis is placed upon the learner's ability to demonstrate skill in selecting methods, techniques, materials, and evaluative forms. Field work is a requirement.
SSE 4380 GLOBAL AND MULTICULTURAL PERSPECTIVES IN EDUCATION -XMW (3)
PR: EDG 3604 and EDG 4620, or CI. Examination of the major issues surrounding global and multicultural perspectives in education (Available to non-Education majors.)
SSE 4640 COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN THE SOCIAL STUDIES (2)
PR: CC. Specialized independent study determined by the student's needs and interests. Learners will demonstrate competence in various social studies communications skills. (S/U only.)
SSE 4670 ECONOMICS USA: PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS FOR TEACHERS (3)
A television course focusing on content and teaching methodology related to micro/macro economic principles. (S/U only.)
SSE 4936 SENIOR SEMINAR IN SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION (2)
PR: Senior standing; CR: SSE 4940. Synthesis of teacher candidate's courses and preparation for the professional interview and application process.
SSE 4940 INTERNSHIP: SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION (1-12)
CR: SSE 4936. One full semester of internship in a public or private school. In special programs where the intern experience is distributed over two or more semesters, students will be registered for credit which accumulates from 9 to 12 Semester hours. (S/U only.)
SSE 5644 ECONOMIC DECISION-MAKING FOR TEACHERS (3)
PR: Admission to the College of Education or CC. Provides teachers (K-12) with content related to the operation of businesses in a market economy. Teachers analyze economic/business concepts from the perspective of individuals currently operating businesses in the Tampa Bay area. Focus of the instruction is on the application of content to K-12 instructional programs.
Program of Study at a Florida Community/Junior College or SUS School for Students Planning to Transfer to USF (State Mandated Common Prerequisites)
(Equivalent course or demonstrated competency may be substituted)
FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION:
Program of Study at a Florida Community/Junior College or SUS School for Students Planning to Transfer to USF (State Mandated Common Prerequisites)
(Equivalent course or demonstrated competency may be substituted)
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (MAE):
Program of Study at a Florida Community/Junior College or SUS School for Students Planning to Transfer to USF (State Mandated Common Prerequisites)
(Equivalent course or demonstrated competency may be substituted)
SCIENCE EDUCATION (NSB, NSC,NSP):
Program of Study at a Florida Community/Junior College or SUS School for Students Planning to Transfer to USF (State Mandated Common Prerequisites)
(Equivalent course or demonstrated competency may be substituted)
SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION (SSE):
Program of Study at a Florida Community/Junior College or SUS School for Students Planning to Transfer to USF (State Mandated Common Prerequisites)
(Equivalent course or demonstrated competency may be substituted)
SECONDARY EDUCATION FACULTY
Chairperson: H. E. Steiner; Professors: J. A. Duplass, J. H. Johnston, H. G. Karl, J. B. Kase-Polisini, B. K. Lichtenberg (emeritus), D. R. Lichtenberg (emeritus), D. J. Puglisi, B. S. Spector, H. E. Steiner, A. M. Troutman; Associate Professors: R. A. Austin, A. E. Barron, F. D. Breit, P. V. Czyzewski, C. M. Feyten, J. F. Kaywell, B. J. Kazanis, F. L. Prince, S. L. Schurr, J. A. White, D. L. Zeidler; Assistant Professors: M. F. Chappell, B. C. Cruz, P. L. Daniel, R. A. Fuller, J. N. Golub, J. W. Nutta, D. R. Thompson; Coordinator, Alternate Teacher Preparation Program: M. Drake.
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