Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron

5500:Curricular and Instructional
Studies
Contact Lynn Smolen, Ph.D. at (330) 972-6961; lsmolen@uakron.edu.
TESOL Validation
(Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
This program introduces students to the key issues in teaching English to nonnative
speakers through course work in linguistics, second language theory and
methods, and in related disciplines.
Students seeking this validation must have studied a foreign language at sometime
during their academic career.
Students who do not have English as a native language must demonstrate adequate
proficiency in English with a valid TOEFL score of 580 or above and a score
of 240 or above on the TSE (Test of Spoken English).
• Required course work: Credits
3300:371 Introduction to Linguistics 3
or
3300:489 Seminar in English: Introduction to Bilingual Linguistics 3
3300:473 Seminar in Teaching ESL: Theory and Method 3
3300:489 Seminar in English: Sociolinguistics 3
or
5500:481 Multicultural Education in the United States 3
3300:489 Seminar in English: Grammatical Structures 3
of Modern English
5500:487 Techniques for Teaching English as a Second 4
Language in the Bilingual Classroom
5500:485 Teaching Reading and Language Arts to 4
Second Language Learners
5300:395 Field Experience 2
5550: Physical Education**
5560: Outdoor Education@
5570: Health Education@
The Department of Sport Science and Wellness Education offers the following
undergraduate programs:
• Physical Health (Pre K-12)
• Community Health
• Athletic Training for Sport Medicine
• Sport and Exercise Science
Exercise Science Track
Sport Science Track
• General Education Courses for all Department of Sport Science and Wellness
Education majors (43-45 credits)
3100:200, 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Lab 4
3100:202, 203 Human Anatomy and Physiology II, Lab 4
xxxx:xxx Natural Science*#
(See General Education requirements under University College.
Select from any set except Biology.)
1
3300:111 English Composition I* 4
3300:112 English Composition II* 3
3400:210 Humanities in the Western Tradition I 4
xxxx:xxx Humanities Course work
(See General Education requirements under University College)
6
xxxx:xxx Area Studies/Cultural Diversity
(See General Education requirements under University College)
4
3750:100 Introduction to Psychology* 3
3850:100 Introduction to Sociology* 4
5540:xxx Physical Education (Health Education/Athletic Training/
Dance Education only)*
1
5550:193 Orientation to Teaching Physical Education
(Physical Education majors only)
3
7600:105 Introduction to Public Speaking*
or
3
7600:106 Effective Oral Communication* 3
* Required for admission to College of Education.
@ This program has been suspended until further notice due to low enrollment.
# These courses are not required of Athletic Training for Sports Medicine (NATA/non-NATA)
** Student must earn a “C” or better in all Physical Education courses to be recommended for
licensure.
College of Education 2005-2006 131
• Mathematics (choose one option)* Credits
Option 1
3470:260
Option 2
Basic Statistics 3
3450:138 Mathematics of Finance 1
3470:261
Option 3
Introductory Statistics I 2
3450:145 College Algebra 4
• Professional Education Courses for Physical Education and Health Education
majors # (33 credits)
5100:210 Characteristics of Learners 1
and
3
5100:211 Teaching and Learning Strategies 1
3
5100:410 Professional Issues in Education 3
5500:310 Instructional Design 2
and
3
5500:311 Instructional Resources 2
3
5500:320 Diversity in Learners 3
5500:330 Classroom Management 3
5500:480 Special Topics: Reading in P-12/Multi-Age 3
The following should be taken at the same time but only after completion of all General Studies,
Professional Education, and Department requirements are completed. To qulaify for student
teaching, students must have a 2.5 GPA overall, a 2.5 GPA in all education classes (with a “C” or
better in each class) and a 2.5 GPA or better in physical education courses (5550) with each course
earning a grade of “C” or better.
5550:494 Student Teaching Colloquium for Physical and Health Education 2
5550:495 Student Teaching for Physical and Health Education 10
Reminder: All students pursuing teacher education programs at The University of
Akron are subject to the selective admission and retention requirements. Criteria and
procedures are available in the Office of the Student Affairs, College of Education,
Zook Hall 228, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325, (330) 972-6970.
Pre-K-12 Physical Education
• General Education and Professional Education Courses listed above
• Courses should be taken from the following areas in the recommended
sequence (see advisor):
Area 1
5550:102 Physical Education Activities I: Fitness and Contemporary Activities 2
5550:308 Physical Education Activities VI: Dance and Tumbling 2
Area 2 Choose at least four credits from the following:
5550:204 Physical Education Activities II: Teaching Individual and Dual Sports 2
5550:205 Physical Education Activities III: Team Sports 2
5550:306 Physical Education Activities IV: Badminton and Golf 2
5550:307 Physical Education Activities V: Tennis and Volleyball 2
Area 3 (all 5550: and 5560 courses in this Area required for admission to College of
Education)
3100:200, 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Lab 4
3100:202, 203 Human Anatomy and Physiology II, Lab 4
5550:130 Physical Education Activities for Children 2
5550:193 Orientation to Teaching Physical Education* 3
5550:201 Kinesiology 3
5550:202 Diagnosis of Motor Skills 3
5550:203 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education 3
5550:211 First Aid and CPR 2
5550:235 Concepts of Motor Development and Learning 3
5550:245 Adapted Physical Education 3
5550:302 Physiology of Exercise 3
5550:335 Movement Experiences for Children 3
5550:345 Instructional Techniques for Children in Physical Education 3
5550:346 Instructional Techniques: Secondary Physical Education 3
5550:450 Organization and Administration of Physical Education,
Intramurals, and Athletics 3
5550:452 Foundations of Physical Education 3
5560:454 Resident Outdoor Education 2
Additional 5550 courses are offered but not required for licensure
* Required for admission to College of Education.
1 Take these courses together
2 Take these courses together