Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron

A minimum of 9 semester hours selected from the following (BSCE majors
should consult with the Surveying Program Director to ensure that all State Board
of Registration requirements are met).
Credits
2980:123 Surveying Field Practice 2
2980:222 Construction Surveying 3
2980:225 Advanced Surveying 3
2980:315 Boundary Control & Legal Principles 3
2980:415 Legal Aspects of Surveying 3
2980:421 Subdivision Design 3
2980:422 GPS Surveying 2
2980:426 History of Surveying 2
2980:xxx Survey Elective 1-3
For further information, contact:
Surveying & Mapping Program Director, Summit College, The University of
Akron, Akron, OH 44325-6104; (330) 972-7059.
SURVEYING AND MAPPING
TECHNOLOGY
Geographic and Land Information
Systems
Requirements
A minimum of 18 hours is required.
The certificate program in Geographic and Land Information Systems may be
earned independently of any degree program. This certificate program has been
designed to provide individuals with the basic entry-level skills necessary for
those seeking positions as GIS Technicians. All courses taken may be applied
toward an A.A.S. degree in Surveying Engineering Technology and/or the B.S.
degree in Surveying and Mapping Technology. Students who do not have experience
or formal training in basic drafting and computer aided drawing must complete
course work in these areas first (see advisor).
The following courses are required:
2940:170 Surveying Drafting 3
2980:223 Fundamentals of Map Production 3
2980:422 GPS Surveying 2
2980:445 Application in GIS with GPS 3
2980:498 Independent Study 1
2985:101 Introduction to Geographic and Land Information Systems 3
3350:405 Geographic Information Systems 3
For further information, contact:
Surveying & Construction Program Director
Summit College
The University of Akron
Akron, OH 44325-6104
(330) 972-7059
TEACHING ENGLISH AS A
SECOND LANGUAGE†
Kenneth J. Pakenham, Ph.D., Director
Requirements
This program is intended for those who seek training in the teaching of English as
a second language (ESL) at the elementary or high school level or who wish to
obtain an initial qualification in teaching ESL in order to teach in settings other
than the Ohio public school system. For Ohio certification in teaching ESL, see
TESOL Validation requirements in Section 4 of this Bulletin under the College of
Education.
† The awarding of this certificate is not contingent upon completion of a degree program.
Undergraduate certificate programs require a 2.00 grade-point average; graduate certificate
programs require a 3.00 grade-point average.
** Choice to be decided in consultation with the program director.
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The program is designed to introduce the student to the central issues in the
theory and practice of teaching English to non-native speakers through courses
in modern and applied linguistics, in second language pedagogy and in
related disciplines.
Students who do not have English as a native language must demonstrate adequate
proficiency in English with a valid TOEFL score of at least 550.
Program
This certificate requires the completion of four core courses and two elective
courses for a minimum of 18 credits.
Core Credits
3300:473 Special Topics: Teaching ESL: Theory and Method 3
3300:489 Special Topics: Grammatical Structures of English 3
5500:481 Multicultural Education in the U.S.** 3
or
3300:489 Special Topics: Sociolinguistics** 3
5500:487 Techniques for Teaching English to Second Language Learners 4
Electives
3300:371 Introduction to Linguistics 3
3300:470 History of the English Language 3
3300:472 Syntax 3
3300:489 Special Topics: Sociolinguistics‡ 3
3580:405 Spanish Linguistics 4
5500:485 Teaching Language Literacy to Bilingual Students 4
7600:325 Intercultural Communication 3
7700:230 Language Science and Acquisition 3
7700:430 Aspects of Normal Language Development 3
TECHNICAL AND SKILLS
TRAINING
Contact Dr. Qetler Jensrud, Coordinator, (Qetler@uakron.edu) for more
information
This certificate program in technical and skills training is a special course of study
within the College of Education to serve the practicing or prospective business
and/or industrial-technical trainer. Persons are eligible for admission to the
Certificate in Technical and Skills Training if they have been fully admitted to The
University of Akron to study as full-time undergraduate or post-baccalaureate students.
Individuals who already hold undergraduate or graduate degrees may also
pursue this certificate. All course work must be completed within six years.
Requirements
Minimum: 19 Credits
5400:400 Postsecondary Learner 3
5400:401 Learning with Technology 1
5400:415 Training in Business and Industry 3
5400:420 Postsecondary Instructional Technology 3
5400:430 Systematic Curriculum Design for Postsecondary Instruction 3
5400:435 Systematic Instructional Design in Postsecondary Education 3
5400:475 Instructional Practice Seminar 3
NOTES: 5400:401 is required before (or with) first courses in any postsecondary
technical education (5400). The Instructional Applications Seminar is the last
course taken.
TRANSPORTATION
PLANNING
Transportation Planning issues are increasingly important for our region and the
nation as a whole. With increases in vehicular traffic and the attendant traffic congestion,
the need for proper and effective planning cannot be overemphasized.
A certificate program in transportation will enable students from a variety of fields
ranging from geography to engineering and business to acquire key analytical skills
that would prepare them for careers in transportation planning and management.
The program is open to all students in good standing. Full time, special or nondegree
students may participate in the program.