2014 - 2015 Graduate Catalogue 
    
    Apr 25, 2024  
2014 - 2015 Graduate Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions | 4


Abbreviation of Courses

Accounting (AC)
Anthropology (AN)
Biology (BY)
Business Administration (BA)
Business Quantitative Analysis (BQ)
Chemistry (CH)
College Teaching (CT)
Community Counseling (CC)
Computer Information Systems (CS)
Cooperative Education (CEP)
Early Childhood Education (CE)
Earth Science (ES)
Economics (EC)
Education (ED)
Educational Psychology (EP)
Elementary Education (EE)
English (EH)
Environmental Science (EN)
Finance (FI)

History (HY)
Instructional Leadership (IL)
Journalism (JN)
Library Media (LM)
Management (MN)
Marketing (MK)
Mathematics (MH)
Online Teaching (OT)
Physical Education (PE)
Political Science (PS)
Psychology (PY)
School Counseling (SC)
Sociology (SY)
Special Education (SE)
Speech (SH)
Student Affairs (SA)
Teacher Leader (TL)
Theatre (TH)

The Unit of Credit

The unit of credit at the University of West Alabama is the semester hour. One semester hour represents one hour of class work or two hours of laboratory work each week throughout the semester. Two hours per week of out-of-class preparation is usually required for each semester hour of credit.

The Numbering System

The University of West Alabama uses a three-digit numbering system. The first digit designates the level of the course, as follows:

500-599 — courses for masters-level students
600-699 — courses for Education Specialist-level students

The second digit is reserved to the department to designate relevant classifications of courses within the respective disciplines. The third digit is used to designate sequence of courses (but not necessarily prerequisites) or to distinguish a special type of course, such as independent study.

 

ACCOUNTING (AC)

  
  • AC 510. Accounting and Financial Analysis (3)


    This course examines advanced topics in accounting and finance, including SEC reporting, corporations in financial difficulty, multinational accounting and additional consolidation reporting issues. Relevant examples of current events comprise the foundational cases for this course.

ANTHROPOLOGY (AN)

  
  • AN 500. Archaeological Laboratory Methods (3)


    An introduction to the scientific and anthropological processing, analysis, and conservation of materials recovered from prehistoric and historic archaeological sites. Prerequisites: Permission of the department chair.
  
  • AN 501. Field Work in Archaeology I (4)


    Archaeological techniques of survey, excavation, and artifact processing are implemented at local sites. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
  
  • AN 502. Field Work in Archaeology II (4)


    Archaeological techniques of survey, excavation, and artifact processing are implemented at local sites. Prerequisites: AN 501  or permission of the instructor.
  
  • AN 585. Fundamentals of Historical Archaeology (3)


    Explores archaeologists’ use of documentary evidence, oral history, and artifacts interpreting social development in eastern North America from 1500 AD to 1900 AD.

BIOLOGY (BY)

  
  • BY 502. The Biological Sciences for the Elementary Teacher (3)


    Methods in biological instruction and biological concepts including development of life, diversity of organisms, cell structure and physiology, reproduction, genetics, energy exchange, coordination and control, transportation of materials, and ecology. Research paper is required. Prerequisites: Twenty semester hours of biology.
  
  • BY 503. The Biological Sciences for the Secondary Teacher (3)


    The nature of science and scientific research, materials and methods of instruction, recent trends in biological research and instruction, molecular biology and biochemistry, cellular physiology, genetics, reproduction and embryology, ecology, and bioethics. Research project is required. Prerequisites: Twenty semester hours of biology.
  
  • BY 504. Research Design and Data Analysis (3)


    A study of the planning, organizing, and implementing of scientific research experiments. Computer based data treatment, graphing, and analysis methods are covered in detail. Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is critical.
  
  • BY 508. Teaching College Biology (3)


    The role of biology in the curriculum, types and levels of courses, and techniques of teaching. Development of teaching materials and teaching observation required.
  
  • BY 510. Field Botany (4)


    Methods for the collection and identification of vascular plants in natural environments, including plant identification, taxonomy, systematics, collection, preservation, and ecological interactions. Includes one weekend field trip. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: Graduate student and permission of instructor and Dean.
  
  • BY 513. Advanced Plant Biology (4)


    Evolution, morphology, anatomy, reproduction, and classification of land plants (bryophytes, ferns, fern allies, gymnosperms, flowering plants and fossil lineages). Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instruction and Dean.
  
  • BY 514. Marine Botany (4)


    Structure, reproduction, identification, distribution, and ecology of marine and estuarine algae, vascular, and nonvascular plants. Twenty-four hours of lecture/field work/laboratory for five weeks. Research project required. Prerequisites: BY 212 General Botany (see Undergraduate Catalog at catalog.uwa.edu). (Offered only at the Marine Laboratory, Dauphin Island.)
  
  • BY 515. Economic Botany (3)


     

    The economic uses of plants from around the world with emphasis placed on particular plant species that are utilized for fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, beverages, oils, fibers, wood, resins, etc.  Also included is plant domestication, centers of origin, cultivation, harvest practices, parts used, and preparation.  Online only.

  
  • BY 520. Field Zoology (4)


    A detailed study of the fauna of western Alabama, including collection, identification, taxonomy, systematics, preservation, and ecological interactions. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor and Dean. Undergraduate course in general zoology highly recommended.
  
  • BY 524. Marine Invertebrate Zoology (4)


    Systematics, ecology, physiology, and phylogenetic relationship of locally occurring marine invertebrate taxa. Twenty-four hours of lecture/field work/laboratory for five weeks. Research project required. Prerequisites: BY 222 General Zoology (see Undergraduate Catalog at catalog.uwa.edu). (Offered only at the Marine Laboratory, Dauphin Island.)
  
  • BY 525. Marine Vertebrate Zoology (4)


    Systematics, behavior, physiology, and ecology of marine vertebrates with emphasis on species of the Northern Gulf of Mexico. Twenty-four hours of lecture/field work/laboratory for five weeks. Research project required. Prerequisites: BY 222 General Zoology (see Undergraduate Catalog at catalog.uwa.edu). (Offered only at the Marine Laboratory, Dauphin Island.)
  
  • BY 526. Coastal Ornithology (4)


    Distribution, population dynamics, food habits, habitat analysis, and field identification of coastal and pelagic birds in Alabama. Twenty-four hours of lecture/field work/laboratory for five weeks. Research project required. Prerequisites: BY 222 General Zoology (see Undergraduate Catalog at catalog.uwa.edu). (Offered only at the Marine Laboratory, Dauphin Island.)
  
  • BY 528. Vertebrate Zoology (4)


    Survey of vertebrate classes emphasizing their evolution, systematics, anatomy, physiology, and ecology. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor and Dean.
  
  • BY 529. Entomology (4)


    Survey of the insects, emphasizing their evolution, systematics, anatomy, physiology, and ecology. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor and Dean.
  
  • BY 531. Histology (4)


    A study of the microscopic anatomy of tissues of vertebrates, particularly mammals. Three lecture and laboratory hours per week. A research project is required. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and one undergraduate course in Anatomy and Physiology.
  
  • BY 541. Environmental Toxicology (4)


    Overview of concepts and terminology combining several diverse disciplines to investigate how society creates, regulates, and perceives the effects of toxic substances in the environment. Health issues and approaches to control the major environmental health problems associated with various occupations in industrialized and developing countries will also be examined. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: Sixteen hours in biology or environmental science or permission of the Dean.
  
  • BY 550. Ecology (4)


    Relationship between individual organisms and their environment; the structure and function of populations, communities, and ecosystems; and computer usage in data analysis and report writing. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Research project required. Prerequisites: Twelve semester hours of biology and MH 246 Introduction to Biostatistics (see Undergraduate Catalog at catalog.uwa.edu).
  
  • BY 551. Marine Ecology (4)


    Bioenergetics, community structure, population dynamics, predation, competition, and speciation in marine ecosystems. Twenty-four hours of lecture/field work/laboratory for five weeks. Research project required. Prerequisites: BY 212 General Botany, BY 222 General Zoology, CH 112 General Chemistry II, and PH 201 College Physics I (see Undergraduate Catalog at catalog.uwa.edu). (Offered only at the Marine Laboratory, Dauphin Island.)
  
  • BY 552. Marsh Ecology (4)


    Floral and faunal elements and interaction of physical and biological factors of various marine marsh communities. Trips to regional examples of marsh types. Review and discussion of current literature. Twenty-four hours of lecture/field work/laboratory for five weeks. Research project required. Prerequisites: BY 450 Ecology or BY 451 Marine Ecology (see Undergraduate Catalog at catalog.uwa.edu). (Offered only at the Marine Laboratory, Dauphin Island.)
  
  • BY 553. Appalachian Ecology (4)


    A study of the biodiversity and geology of the Appalachian Mountains with particular focus on unique biological communities and the impact of natural and anthropogenic events on the landscape and ecology.
  
  • BY 554. Conservation Biology (3)


    This course provides an introduction to the field of conservation biology and examines the relationships between human populations and biodiversity. Graduate project required. Three lecture hours per week.
  
  • BY 555. Ecological Management (3)


    Management methods and factors affecting successful management of natural resources, with a look at several specific habitat types.  Online only.
  
  • BY 556. Ecological Restoration (3)


    Exploration of basic principles of ecological restoration including physical, chemical, and biological manipulations required for restoration success. Additionally, this course will provide a detailed examination of practical aspects of restoration in selected ecosystems. Three lecture hours per week.
  
  • BY 557. Natural History of the Black Belt (3)


    The Black Belt of Alabama and Mississippi is a unique and culturally significant region characterized by its geography, soils, prairies, and people. Experts in different fields survey the geography, history, archaeology, geologic history, paleontology, hydrology, biology, ecology, economics, and future of grassland, forest, aquatic, and urban environments of the Black Belt region. Three lecture hours per week and two Saturday field trips.
  
  • BY 558. Subtropical Ecology (4)


    This course will provide an introduction to habitats and ecosystems of subtropical Florida. Students will gain insight into the natural and cultural history of some of the most unique and diverse habitats in North America. The course will include weekly meetings to discuss subtropical habitats, followed by a field trip. Upon return, students will develop a research paper and a presentation on a topic related to these habitats. A graduate research project is also required.
  
  • BY 559. Wetlands Ecology (3)


    Focus on near shore wetland areas and emphasize biogeochemical processes, productivity, biodiversity and ecosystem function, as well as address the issues that threaten and protect these valuable and complex resources.  Online only. Prerequisites: BY 212 or BY 222.
  
  • BY 560. Marine Science for Teachers (4)


    Materials and methods of instruction on marine topics. Survey of marine plants and animals, the communities they form, and physical and chemical factors which affect them. Various types of sampling, preservation, culturing, and identification procedures will be covered.
  
  • BY 561. Aquatic Biology (4)


    Limnological principles, field techniques, and qualitative and quantitative study of aquatic ecosystems, especially freshwater systems in West Central Alabama. Research project and paper are required. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
  
  • BY 562. Oceanography (4)


    General introduction to the ocean with emphasis on geological, chemical, and physical processes and how they relate to biological systems. Twenty-four hours of lecture/field work/laboratory for five weeks. Research project required. Prerequisites: BY 212 General Botany, BY 222 General Zoology, CH 112 General Chemistry II, and PH 201 College Physics I (see Undergraduate Catalog at catalog.uwa.edu).
    (Offered only at the Marine Laboratory, Dauphin Island.)
  
  • BY 563. Marine Technical Methods (2)


    The hardware of marine science, sampling procedures, processing, station location, and field maintenance operation. Ten hours of lecture/field work/laboratory per week for five weeks. Prerequisites: BY 212 General Botany and BY 222 General Zoology (see Undergraduate Catalog at catalog.uwa.edu).
    (Offered only at the Marine Laboratory, Dauphin Island.)
  
  • BY 567. Directed Studies in Marine Biology (1-8)


    Independent research in marine biology. Content and nature of the courses is determined by the individual needs and interests of the student. One or more research projects and papers are required. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and the Dean. One to four semester hours per semester, may be repeated for a maximum of eight semester hours credit. (Offered only at the Marine Laboratory, Dauphin Island.)
  
  • BY 568. Selected Topics in Marine Biology (1-4)


    Requirements and interests of students determine the topics offered, such as marine fisheries science, or others. Research project required. Prerequisites: Twelve semester hours of biology and permission of the instructor and the Dean. (Offered only at the Marine Laboratory, Dauphin Island.)
  
  • BY 571. Biochemistry I (4)


    Structure and function of biological molecules with an emphasis on the kinetics, thermodynamics, and mechanisms of enzymes. Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites:
    Pre/Corequisite: CH 242.
  
  • BY 572. Cell Biology (4)


    Cells and subcellular structures and such cellular processes as energy transformation, transport of materials, and growth. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Research project required. Prerequisites: BY 212 General Botany, BY 222 General Zoology, and CH 241 Organic Chemistry I (see Undergraduate Catalog at catalog.uwa.edu). 
  
  • BY 574. Human Physiology (4)


    This course is an in depth study of human medical physiology. Lab work will examine the underlying chemistry, physics, and biochemistry principles of body function. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and undergraduate coursework in Anatomy and Physiology.
  
  • BY 590. Evolutionary Theory (3)


    Classical and modern concepts of evolution and the evolutionary relationship of extinct and extant forms of life. Three lecture hours per week. Research project required. Prerequisites: BY 212 General Botany and BY 222 General Zoology (see Undergraduate Catalog at catalog.uwa.edu).
  
  • BY 591. Biogeography (3)


    Distribution patterns of organisms and the historical and ecological factors contributing to those patterns. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor and Dean. Course in Ecology highly recommended.
  
  • BY 597. Directed Studies in Biology (1-8)


    Content and nature of the courses is determined by the individual needs and interests of the student. A research project is required. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and the Dean. One to four semester hours per semester, may be repeated for a maximum of eight semester hours credit.
  
  • BY 598. Selected Topics in Biology (1-4)


    Requirements and interests of students determine the topics offered, such as biological illustrations, helminthology, histology, protozoology, or others. Prerequisites: Twelve semester hours of biology and permission of the instructor and the Dean.
  
  • BY 599. Thesis in the Biological Sciences (1-3)


    A thesis evidencing research capacity, independent thought and the ability to interpret materials is required of students pursuing the thesis option. Normally students enroll in this course continuously from the inception of their thesis project until the final document is approved by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies. A maximum of six semester hours in this course will be counted toward the Master’s degree. Prerequisites: Permission of Dean of the College.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BA)

  
  • BA 500. Business Seminar (1)


    This course examines contemporary issues in business administration. The professional seminar supplements the core and elective courses in the area of business administration by focusing on issues of current and special interest. Course may be repeated for credit if content differs. Participation requirements may include the authoring and presenting of a research paper at regional or national conferences in conjunction with faculty. Graduate students may apply a maximum of 3 credit hours of these seminars as electives to meet the credit-hour requirements for graduation.
  
  • BA 501. Foundations of Business (3)


    This course provides an overview of foundational business concepts in general business, economics, finance, accounting, business law, quantitative reasoning, marketing, and other business systems. Graduate students may apply a maximum of 3 credit hours of foundation courses as electives to meet the credit-hour requirements for graduation.
  
  • BA 507. Independent Study (3)


    Collaboration between faculty and student to complete a research endeavor or to facilitate the individual completion of a graduate business course within the required or elective course lists. The faculty member and student may collaborate to present research findings at conferences or to submit journal articles (may be repeated only once).
  
  • BA 508. Special Topics (3)


    This course is a study of current issues, opportunities, and areas of special interest in business administration that are not contained within the existing foundational or elective courses. Participation requirements may include the authoring and presenting of a research paper at regional or national conferences in conjunction with faculty.
  
  • BA 560. Comparative Legal Systems, Regulatory Environments and Ethics (3)


    This course examines the central features (infrastructures) as well as selective and substantive rules of the legal systems operating in North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Australia, and Asia concerning both civil and criminal legal structures that affect business environments.
  
  • BA 580. Business Intelligence and Analysis (3)


    Methodologies and issues related to the design and completion of business research projects through which intelligence is gained and used to facilitate the rendering of human business decisions. Topics include SWOT analysis, competitive analysis, ratio analysis, and other data analysis that is especially useful for business research (focus groups, customer visits, conjoint analysis, and multidimensional scaling). Topics also include the use of intelligence cycle to influence product and service designs, to influence or embellish human decisions, and to enhance overall strategic competitiveness.
  
  • BA 599. Project (6)


    Project that applies problem-solving toward the application of business theory within a business setting.

BUSINESS QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS (BQ)

  
  • BQ 571. Statistical Analysis (3)


    Students learn analytical tools involving combinatorics, probability, random variables, discrete and continuous distributions, generating functions, moments, special distributions, multivariate distributions, independence, distributions of functions of random variables, transformations, sampling distributions, limiting distributions, point estimation, interval estimation, hypothesis testing, likelihood ratio tests, analysis of variance, reliability, validity, correlation, regression, and chi-square tests. Analytical methods are explored from the perspective of rendering business decisions.
  
  • BQ 575. Operations Research and Quantitative Analysis (3)


    This course is an examination of optimum resource allocation emphasizing the application of quantitative methods. Topics include: optimum values, minimum and maximum values with and without constraints, queuing, linear models and techniques; simplex method; transportation and assignment methods; Markov chains; artificial variables; duality; integer programming; Poisson processes; Game theory; forecasting techniques; network models; tree structures; simulation and sensitivity; scheduling and replacement; and sequencing problems.

CHEMISTRY (CH)

  
  • CH 503. Chemistry for the Secondary Teacher (3)


    Recent trends in chemical research and instruction, materials and methods for teaching chemistry, and the major concepts of chemistry. Research project is required. Prerequisites: Twenty three semester hours of Chemistry.
  
  • CH 522. Instrumental Analysis (4)


    Theory and application of instrumental methods of chemical analysis, with an emphasis on spectroscopy, chromatography, and mass spectrometry. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: CH 321. Pre/Corequisite: CH 352 or permission of the instructor and the Dean.
  
  • CH 531. Inorganic Chemistry (3)


    Advanced concepts in theoretical and descriptive inorganic chemistry with emphasis on bonding theories, symmetry and group theory. Three lecture hours per week. Pre/Corequisite: CH 351.
  
  • CH 571. Biochemistry I (4)


    Structure and function of biological molecules with an emphasis on the kinetics, thermodynamics, and mechanisms of enzymes. Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours per week. Pre/Corequisite: CH 242.
  
  • CH 572. Biochemistry II (4)


    Study of metabolism including glycolysis, citric acid cycle, phosphorylation, photosynthesis and biosynthesis. Expression and transmission of genetic information. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: CH 471 Biochemistry I or BY 471 Biochemistry I (see Undergraduate Catalog at catalog.uwa.edu).
  
  • CH 580. Forensic Chemistry (4)


    Investigation of the preparation and analysis of forensic samples from a chemical perspective. Emphasis will be placed on the analytical techniques used to analyze forensic evidence. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: CH 242 Organic Chemistry II (see Undergraduate Catalog at catalog.uwa.edu).
  
  • CH 598. Selected Topics in Chemistry (1-4)


    Nature and content of the course are determined by the interest and needs of the students. Research project required. Prerequisites: 9 semester hours in Chemistry.

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CS)

  
  • CS 570. Emerging Technologies and Information Systems (3)


    Considerations of emerging technologies, how they evolve, how to identify them, and the effect of international, political, social, economic and cultural factors on them. Topics covered in the course include accuracy of past technology forecasts, how to improve them, international perspective on emerging technologies, future customer trends, and forecasting methodologies such as monitoring, expert opinion, trend analysis, and scenario construction. Integration of emerging technologies among organizational settings to embellish human decisions.

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM (CEP)

  
  • CEP 501. Alternating Cooperative Education I (No Credit)


    1st Training Period Prerequisites: Acceptance into a graduate program, complete employability seminar, acceptance into the cooperative education program, and payment of the materials fee.
  
  • CEP 502. Alternating Cooperative Education II (No Credit)


    2nd Training Period Prerequisites: CEP 501 
  
  • CEP 503. Alternating Cooperative Education III (No Credit)


    3rd Training Period Prerequisites: CEP 502 
  
  • CEP 504. Alternating Cooperative Education IV (No Credit)


    4th Training Period Prerequisites: CEP 503 
  
  • CEP 505. Parallel Cooperative Education I (No Credit)


    1st Training Period Prerequisites: Acceptance into a graduate program, complete employability seminar, acceptance into the cooperative education program, and payment of the materials fee.
  
  • CEP 506. Parallel Cooperative Education II (No Credit)


    2nd Training Period. Prerequisites: CEP 505 .
  
  • CEP 507. Parallel Cooperative Education II (No Credit)


    3rd Training Period. Prerequisites: CEP 506 .
  
  • CEP 508. Parallel Cooperative Education II (No Credit)


    4th Training Period. Prerequisites: CEP 507 .

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (CE)

  
  • CE 506. Literature for Early Childhood Education (3)


    Evaluation of major literary genre, motivational techniques for encouraging life-long reading habits in young children.
  
  • CE 510. Current Trends in Early Childhood Education (3)


    Critical review of prominent issues and practices affecting program organization, management and instruction in grades P-3.
  
  • CE 512. Planning Programs for Early Education (3)


    Specific classroom organizational needs, daily program planning, and effective teaching strategies emphasized.
  
  • CE 514. Language Development for Young Children (3)


    Influences and stages of oral language acquisition; strategies affecting oral language development.
  
  • CE 517. Directed Studies in Early Childhood Education (1-3)


    Independent study and research in area of early childhood education. Individual needs and interests determine content and nature of the course. Research and/or critical papers required. Maximum six semester hours. Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean.
  
  • CE 518. Directed Studies in Early Childhood Education (1-3)


    Independent study and research in area of early childhood education. Individual needs and interests determine content and nature of the course. Research and/or critical papers required. Maximum six semester hours. Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean.
  
  • CE 519. Internship in Early Childhood Education (3)


    Meets requirements of State Department of Education for Fifth-Year Non-Traditional Program and add-on certification in grades P-3. Requires 4-14 weeks. Full-time internship at cooperating public school.
  
  • CE 597. Independent Study in Early Childhood Education (1-3)


    Offers the qualified graduate student an opportunity for independent study in early childhood education. Specific content and nature of courses are determined by student needs and interests. Research papers required. One to three hours per semester, may be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean.
  
  • CE 598. Selected Topics in Early Childhood Education (3)


    Critical readings, lectures, discussion, and laboratory experiences in early childhood education not generally included in course offerings. Specific content and nature of course determined by student needs and interests. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours credit. Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean.
  
  • CE 599. Thesis in Childhood Education (3)


    A thesis evidencing research capacity, independent thought and the ability to interpret materials is required of students pursuing the thesis option. Normally students enroll in this course continuously from the inception of their thesis project until the final document is approved by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies. A maximum of six semester hours in this course will be counted toward the Master’s degree. Prerequisites: Permission of Dean of the College.
  
  • CE 632. Family, Community, and School Dynamics: Promoting Great Beginnings (3)


    This course is designed to have students learn to connect with children and families in birth-through-eight age range settings. Students will use their knowledge and understanding of equity, fairness, and diversity to build family and community relationships in an ethical way.
  
  • CE 633. Assessing Current Practices in Early Childhood Environments (3)


    This course is designed to have students observe, document, and appropriately assess diverse, early childhood environments. Students will be required to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of an early childhood professional as one that uses assessment data to advocate for change, developmentally appropriate practices, and safe, caring learning environments.
  
  • CE 634. Current Trends and Critical Issues in Early Childhood Development and Learning (3)


    This course is designed to allow students to build and promote the use of meaningful curricula in the birth-through-eight age range setting. Students will use their knowledge and understanding of developmentally effective approaches and early education content to build and promote such curricula. This course requires extensive amounts of scholarly reading in the field of early childhood education. Students will be required to identify a problem or issue appropriate for an action research project they will design. Prerequisites: ED 604 .
  
  • CE 635. The Early Childhood Professional (3)


    This course is designed to allow students to synthesize and reflect on the early childhood profession. Students are required to complete an action research project that focuses on a critical issue or current trend in early childhood education that they have identified through extensive scholarly readings, discussions, observations, and other assignments. Prerequisites: CE 634 .

EARTH SCIENCE (ES)

  
  • ES 568. Selected Topics in Ocean Science (1-4)


    Requirements and interests of students determine the topics to be covered from within the fields of coastal weather and climate, oceanography, or others. Prerequisites: Twelve semester hours of earth science/geology and permission of the instructor and the Dean.

ECONOMICS (EC)

  
  • EC 510. Financial and Economic Analysis (3)


    Implications of current events are examined through the applications of economic theory and financial analysis. Emphasis is placed on acquainting the student with methods of analyses in the contexts of current economic and financial issues that impact organizations.

EDUCATION (ED)

  
  • ED 500. Foundations of Education (3)


    Examines the sociological, cultural, philosophical and historical foundations of education.
  
  • ED 501. Educational Planning (3)


    Basic concepts of educational planning to include curriculum patterns, current issues, and program assessment.
  
  • ED 502. Critical Issues in Education (3)


    Sociological, cultural, economic, legal, and ethical issues in education are among the topics that are explored. This course is presented in a seminar setting that incorporates a global perspective with emphasis on diverse classroom settings.
  
  • ED 503. Effective P-12 Classroom Management (3)


    This course is designed to assist P12 teachers in developing skills to effectively manage student behavior. Course material is designed to prepare P12 teachers to be efficient managers of their classrooms so that student learning is maximized.
  
  • ED 504. Techniques of Educational Research (3)


    Major concepts and techniques of educational research to include types of research, application and interpretation of data, and the development and use of data collection instruments. Extensive reading and research project required.
  
  • ED 505. Technology and Education (3)


    An overview of the methods and techniques in computer assisted instruction, current issues, and hardware and software as they relate to the educational process.
  
  • ED 506. Educational Statistics (3)


    Incorporation of computer usage in the principles and practices of psychological and educational assessment. Inferential and descriptive statistics, formal and informal methods of assessment, designing assessment programs, interpretation of test results, and analysis of research results are explored.
  
  • ED 508. Technology Portfolio (1)


    Students will prepare a portfolio that provides evidence of technology abilities as required by the State of Alabama. Much of the documentation is to be completed in a K-12 setting. Prerequisites: ED 505 .
  
  • ED 509. Internship in Teaching: P-12 (3)


    Fourteen weeks of full-time teaching in a public school setting. Designed for the Non-Traditional Fifth-Year pre-school through grade twelve teacher education program. Prerequisites: Must provide documentation of fingerprint clearance by ABI and FBI. Passing score on Praxis II. Unconditional admission to TEP and completion of all field experiences.
  
  • ED 514. Techniques of Educational Research II (3)


    Major concepts and techniques of educational research to include research application, data interpretation, use and development of data collection instruments related to the field of study. Prerequisites:  .
  
  • ED 515. Educational Technology 2.0 (3)


    Overview of methods and techniques in Web 2.0 tools, computed assisted instruction and current issues in educational technology as they relate to educational processes. Prerequisites:  .
  
  • ED 516. Educational Statistics II (3)


    Introduction to qualitative statistics and quantitative research methodology. Consideration to mainstream qualitative research traditions, including case study, phenomenology, ethnography, grounded theory, and participatory/action research. Introduction of computer software used for coding textual data and exploration of various analytic approaches. Students will conduct observations, interviews, basic data analysis, and reporting. Prerequisites:  .
  
  • ED 518. Professional Portfolio (1)


    Develops reflective practices that assist students to explore professional growth and demonstrate technological abilities related to experiences in the current field of study. Prerequisites:   or  .
  
  • ED 533. Reading Methods Secondary/P-12 (3)


    An overview of reading methods and techniques of teaching reading as related to different content areas. This course will prepare students for successful preparation of integrated unit planning and lesson planning. Students will be exposed to the components of Educate Alabama to better ensure success in the classroom.
 

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