Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron
Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron
Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron
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136 <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Akron</strong> <strong>2005</strong>-<strong>2006</strong><br />
• Special Education — 46 credits: Credits<br />
5200:480 Teaching Math to Elementary/Middle School Children 3<br />
5500:245 Understanding Literacy Development and Phonics 3<br />
5500:286 Teaching Multiple Texts Through Genre 3<br />
5500:440 Developmental Reading in the Content Area 3<br />
5500:445 Evaluating Language Literacy 3<br />
5610:100 Orientation to Intervention Specialist Programs 0<br />
5610:403 Student Teaching Colloquium 1<br />
5610:440 Developmental Characteristics <strong>of</strong> Exceptional Individuals 3<br />
5610:450 Special Education Programming: Early Childhood 3<br />
5610:452 Special Education Programming: Secondary/Transition 3<br />
5610:459 Collaboration & Consultation in Schools and Community 3<br />
5610:460 Family Dynamics & Communication 3<br />
5610:463 Assessment in Special Education 3<br />
5610:467 Management Strategies in Special Education 3<br />
5610:470 Clinical Practicum in Special Education 3<br />
7400:265 Child Development 3<br />
7700:430 Aspects <strong>of</strong> Normal Language Development 3<br />
• Specialization — 23 credits:<br />
7700:101 American Sign Language I 3<br />
5610:453 Special Education Programming: Moderate/Intensive I 4<br />
5610:454 Special Education Programming: Moderate/Intensive II 4<br />
5610:448 Developmental Characteristics <strong>of</strong> Individuals Moderate/Intensive<br />
Educational Needs 4<br />
5610:487 Student Teaching: Moderate/Intensive Educational Needs 8<br />
Early Childhood Intervention Specialist<br />
This program is designed to meet the standards for the State <strong>of</strong> Ohio teaching<br />
license for Early Childhood Intervention Specialist. Students completing this program<br />
will be prepared to work as an Early Childhood Intervention Specialist with<br />
learners with mild/moderate/intensive education needs from ages three through<br />
eight and prekindergarten through grade three, and for providing service coordination.<br />
<strong>The</strong> program consists <strong>of</strong> 45 hours <strong>of</strong> General Education requirements, 21<br />
hours <strong>of</strong> Teacher Education core requirements, 42 hours <strong>of</strong> Special Education<br />
core requirements and 26 hours <strong>of</strong> Early Childhood Intervention Specialist program<br />
requirements. <strong>The</strong> total program requires 134 hours; there are no elective<br />
hours in the program.<br />
• General Education — 45 credits:<br />
English Composition component:<br />
3300:111 English Composition I** 4<br />
3300:112 English Composition II 3<br />
Mathematics component:<br />
3450:145 College Algebra** 4<br />
Natural Science Component:<br />
3150:110 General, Organic & Biochemistry I * 4<br />
3100:265 Introduction to Human Physiology* 4<br />
Oral Communication Requirement:<br />
7600:105 Introduction to Public Speaking*<br />
or<br />
3<br />
7600:106 Effective Oral Communication 3<br />
Physical Education Component:<br />
5550:211 First Aid & CPR 2<br />
Social Science Component:<br />
3850:100 Introduction to Sociology * 4<br />
3750:100 Introduction to Psychology * 3<br />
Humanities Component:<br />
3400:210 Humanities in Western Tradition 4<br />
7100:210 Visual Arts Awareness<br />
or<br />
3<br />
7500:201 Exploring Music: Bach to Rock<br />
Plus one other Humanities course<br />
3<br />
See General Education under <strong>University</strong> College for options 3<br />
Area Studies/Cultural DIversity component:<br />
See General Education under <strong>University</strong> College for options 4<br />
• Teacher Education Core — 21 credits:<br />
5100:210 Characteristics <strong>of</strong> Learners 3<br />
5100:211 Teaching and Learning Strategies 3<br />
5100:410 Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Issues in Education 3<br />
5500:310 Instructional Design 3<br />
5500:311 Instructional Resources 3<br />
5500:320 Diversity in Learners 3<br />
5500:330 Classroom Management 3<br />
** Those receiving less than a “B” must take the PRAXIS I and pass for admission.<br />
* Required for admission to the College <strong>of</strong> Education. Total <strong>of</strong> 29 credits.<br />
• Special Education — 42 credits: Credits<br />
5200:480 Teaching Math to Elementary/Middle School Children 3<br />
5500:245 Understanding Literacy Development and Phonics 3<br />
5500:286 Teaching Multiple Texts Through Genre 3<br />
5500:440 Developmental Reading in Content Area 3<br />
5500:445 Evaluating Language Literacy 3<br />
5610:100 Orientation to Intervention Specialist Programs 0<br />
5610:440 Developmental Characteristics <strong>of</strong> Exceptional Individuals 3<br />
5610:450 Special Education Programming: Early Childhood 3<br />
5610:459 Collaboration & Consultation in Schools and Community 3<br />
5610:460 Family Dynamics & Communication 3<br />
5610:464 Assessment & Evaluation in Early Childhood 3<br />
5610:467 Management Strategies in Special Education 3<br />
5610:470 Clinical Practicum in Special Education 3<br />
7400:265 Child Development 3<br />
7700:430 Aspects <strong>of</strong> Normal Language Development 3<br />
• Specialization — 26 credits:<br />
7400:280 <strong>The</strong>ory and Guidance Play 3<br />
7700:101 American Sign Language I 3<br />
5610:403 Student Teaching Colloquium 1<br />
5610:448 Developmental Characteristics <strong>of</strong> Individuals Moderate/Intensive<br />
Educational Needs 4<br />
5610:453 Special Education Programming: Moderate/Intensive I 4<br />
5610:461 Special Education Programming: Early Childhood - Moderate/Intensive 3<br />
5610:487 Student Teaching: Early Childhood - Moderate/Intensive 8
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