Course Descriptions

SOC 442 - Social Welfare Policy

• Demonstrate knowledge of historical and political processes in social welfare policy
• Develop critical thinking and writing skills, demonstrate knowledge of contemporary social welfare policy
• Demonstrate knowledge of a substantive social welfare program- i.e. Child welfare, Food assistance

SOC 445 - Social Inequality

SOC 446 - Sociology of Immigration

• Identify the various factors (economic, social, political) affecting immigration to America in the modern age (post-1965).
• Identify the unique factors that compelled varying ethnic/racial and religious groups to immigrate to America.
• Identify how the sociological perspective addresses the issue of immigration in modern America.

SOC 447 - White-collar and Organization Crime

• Identify and discuss repertoires of white-collar crime and demonstrate an understanding of their embeddedness in socioeconomic markets of exchange.
• Identify and discuss the organization’s embedded relationships with peers, their rivals, their suppliers, their customers or clients, their access to capital, securities markets, and production markets.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between principals and agents and the social functions of trust in socioeconomic exchange.
• Identify and discuss the social structural contingencies related to organizational cohesion or disintegration in political conspiracies.

SOC 449 - Contemporary Native American Cultures and Issues

• Identify how imposed contemporary reservation/reserve systems have impacted Native cultures in North America.
• Identify major US political and legal policies that define Native American “reserved rights”.
• Demonstrate a recognition of how non-native cultural values have influenced the various types of knowledge of contemporary American Indians
• Critically assess key issues influencing at least two of the following: Indian education, Native American health; contemporary resource management and economic development; religious freedom and contemporary practices; Pan-Indianism
• Research and critically assess the key issues influencing major contemporary issues facing a single Native American tribal group or confederated groups.

SOC 459 - Organizations

SOC 460 - Community Structure and Organization

SOC 489 - Senior Seminar

• Demonstrate clear communication strategies and techniques in oral and/or written form.
• Apply higher-order critical thinking and/or problem-solving skills.
• Reflect upon, integrate, and apply the knowledge and skills they gleaned from their undergraduate experience, including General Education.
• Synthesize and present a response, propose a solution/answer, or showcase their own creative work

SOC 490 - Cooperative Education

SOC 491 - Workshop

SOC 492 - Sociology Teaching Experience

SOC 494 - Research Practicum

• Identify the contribution that sociology makes to liberal education and a critical awareness of contemporary issues in sociology
• Apply sociological skill and knowledge through direct involvement as a research assistant
• Gain information about career opportunities, graduate study and the comprehensive examination in sociology
• Give the opportunity for faculty and students to explore intellectual issues of common concern through shared experience
• Learn about and demonstrate the ethical application of sociological knowledge
• Identify the interrelatedness of sociological theory, research, and applied practice
• Provide faculty and peer support for student presentations at professional and student conferences

SOC 495 - Sociological Research

• Describe and assess various teaching styles.
• Identify and describe effective teaching practices.
• Assess the use of instructional objectives in course planning and classroom research.
• Identify the basic assumptions that affect teaching in a United States classroom.
• Assess the potential difficulties in various teaching styles and develop strategies to compensate for problems.
• Analyze the ethical dilemmas of instructional communication and identify implications for practice.

SOC 496 - Individual Study

SOC 497 - Honors Thesis

SOC 498 - Special Topics

SOC 499 - Seminar

SPAN 151 - First-year Spanish

• Describe everyday topics in the present, past and future indicative, orally and in writing
• Use elementary vocabulary and grammar appropriately, orally and in writing
• Recognize appropriate use of vocabulary and grammar in oral and written input
• Identify cultural practices of Spain and Latin America

SPAN 152 - First-year Spanish

• Describe everyday topics in the present, past and future indicative, orally and in writing
• Use elementary vocabulary and grammar appropriately, orally and in writing
• Distinguish appropriate use of present indicative and subjunctive moods
• Recognize appropriate use of vocabulary and grammar in oral and written input
• Identify cultural practices of Spain and Latin America

SPAN 153 - First-year Spanish

• Describe everyday topics in the present, past and future indicative, orally and in writing
• Use elementary vocabulary and grammar appropriately, orally and in writing
• Distinguish appropriate use of present indicative and subjunctive moods
• Recognize appropriate use of vocabulary and grammar in oral and written input
• Identify cultural practices of Spain and Latin America

SPAN 160 - Spanish Current Events

• Relate a basic outline of Spain’s recent history including the authoritarian antecedents of the democratic system and Spain’s political transition to a constitutional Monarchy.
• Describe the structure of the Spanish political system and identify salient features of government institutions such as the Congress of Deputies, the Senate, and the Constitutional Court.
• Describe salient features of contemporary Spanish cultural politics including regionalism, migration, politics of the family, women’s and LGBTQ movements, politics of memory, and debates surrounding the European Union.
• Apply knowledge of Spain’s recent history, current political system, and contemporary cultural politics in order to contextualize readings in contemporary Spanish news media.
• Compare and contrast Spanish news media, in the context of recent history and current events, to US new media. 

SPAN 251 - Second-year Spanish

• Examine and discuss a variety of common topics likely to be encountered in the target language culture
• Use intermediate vocabulary and grammar appropriately, orally and in writing
• Analyze and interpret simple oral and written texts in Spanish
• Recognize appropriate use of vocabulary and grammar in oral and written input
• Identify cultural practices of Spain and Latin America
• Demonstrate appropriate use of past, present and future indicative mood

SPAN 252 - Second-year Spanish

• Examine and discuss a variety of common topics likely to be encountered in the target language culture
• Use intermediate vocabulary and grammar appropriately, orally and in writing
• Analyze and interpret simple oral and written texts in Spanish
• Recognize appropriate use of vocabulary and grammar in oral and written input
• Identify cultural practices of Spain and Latin America
• Distinguish appropriate use of present indicative and subjunctive moods

SPAN 253 - Second-year Spanish

• Examine and discuss a variety of common topics likely to be encountered in the target language culture
• Use intermediate vocabulary and grammar appropriately, orally and in writing
• Analyze and interpret simple oral and written texts in Spanish
• Recognize appropriate use of vocabulary and grammar in oral and written input
• Identify cultural practices of Spain and Latin America
• Distinguish appropriate use of present indicative and subjunctive moods

SPAN 261 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers I

• Identify the major parts of speech using appropriate Spanish grammar terminology in various sentence structures.
• Read, summarize, answer questions about, and respond to written texts from a variety of sources.
• Demonstrate knowledge of new vocabulary dealing with everyday topics.
• Write short essays using standard academic Spanish.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the geography and principal cultural aspects of Mexico.

SPAN 262 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers II

• Identify the major parts of speech using appropriate Spanish grammar terminology in various sentence structures.
• Read, summarize, answer questions about, and respond to written texts from a variety of sources.
• Demonstrate knowledge of new vocabulary dealing with everyday topics.
• Write short essays using standard academic Spanish.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the geography and principal cultural aspects of Central and South America.

SPAN 263 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers III

• Identify the major parts of speech using appropriate Spanish grammar terminology in various sentence structures.
• Read, summarize, answer questions about, and respond to written texts from a variety of sources.
• Demonstrate knowledge of new vocabulary dealing with everyday topics.
• Write short essays using standard academic Spanish.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the geography and principal cultural aspects of Spain.
• Distinguish a variety of registers in both written and spoken Spanish.

SPAN 298 - Special Topics

SPAN 299 - Seminar

SPAN 301 - Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Literature

• Analyze literary movements, genres and authors
• Apply principles of literary criticism and theory to the study of literary texts
• Develop personal interpretations of literary texts
• Synthesize research findings in a literary area
• Develop original work of creative writing

SPAN 310 - Hispanic Civilizations and Cultures

• Analyze historical processes and cultural artifacts from Spain
• Analyze historical processes and cultural artifacts from Latin America
• Develop a personal point of view on issues affecting Spain and Latin America
• Develop analytical skills to interpret cultural and historical data
• Summarize the history and culture of a Spanish-speaking country

SPAN 341 - Spanish Composition and Grammar I

• Compose multi-draft compositions.
• Critique self- and peer-generated writing samples.
• Analyze and use appropriately advanced grammar and vocabulary.
• Recognize and respond to coded corrective feedback.
• Use different rhetorical devices.
• Distinguish linguistic, literary, and/or cultural features of Spanish speaking countries being discussed.

SPAN 342 - Spanish Composition and Grammar II

• Compose multi-draft compositions at a more complex level than those done in 341.
• Critique self- and peer-generated writing samples.
• Analyze and use appropriately advanced grammar and vocabulary.
• Recognize and respond to coded corrective feedback.
• Use different rhetorical devices.
• Distinguish linguistic, literary, and/or cultural features of Spanish speaking countries being discussed.

SPAN 343 - Spanish Conversation

• Create and organize individual oral presentations
• Comprehend and formulate a response to impromptu topics
• Employ appropriate communicative strategies in peer conversations and in oral presentations to the class
• Recognize and produce prescriptive grammar and vocabulary in peer conversations and in oral presentations to the class
• Elaborate on a vocabulary list on specific topics

SPAN 345 - Composition and Grammar for Heritage Speakers I

• Apply rules of standard Spanish orthography and accentuation.
• Write compositions in Spanish in formal, academic style with appropriate rhetorical organization, grammar, vocabulary, and format.
• Identify parts of speech and metalinguistic terminology in Spanish.
• Recognize and respond to coded corrective feedback.
• Express opinions and defend positions using context-appropriate register, both orally and in writing.
• Identify non-standard Spanish vocabulary and grammar usage and provide standard equivalents.
• Identify and/or explain the significant historical and cultural events/artifacts of the Spanish speaking countries under study.

SPAN 346 - Composition and Grammar for Heritage Speakers II

• Expand application of rules of standard Spanish orthography and accentuation.
• Write compositions in Spanish in formal, academic style with appropriate rhetorical organization, grammar, vocabulary, and format. Essays will expand in length and complexity from 345.
• Identify parts of speech and metalinguistic terminology in Spanish.
• Recognize and respond to coded corrective feedback.
• Express opinions and defend positions using context-appropriate register, both orally and in writing.
• Identify non-standard Spanish vocabulary and grammar usage and to provide standard equivalents.
• Identify and/or explain the significant historical and cultural events/artifacts of the Spanish speaking countries under study.

SPAN 351 - The Camino de Santiago

• Demonstrate knowledge of lectures and selected readings in Spanish culture and history, from pre-Roman times to the present
• Demonstrate high-intermediate/low-advanced conversational proficiency in Spanish used for travel on the Camino de Santiago
• Demonstrate knowledge of logistics on the Camino de Santiago

SPAN 352 - Spanish Boot Camp: A Language Immersion Course on the Camino de Santiago

• Demonstrate high-intermediate to low-advanced proficiency in Spanish conversation
• Demonstrate high-intermediate to low-advanced proficiency in Spanish writing
• Synthesize concepts from SPAN 351 (The Camino de Santiago) and new concepts introduced during the Camino pilgrimage
• Express through photography the student’s personal journey on the Camino

SPAN 380 - Contemporary Hispanic Literature and Cultures (Put on reserve 9/16/18)

• Read and understand literary texts in a variety of genres
• Interpret literary texts in light of critical theory
• Develop personal interpretations of literary texts
• Synthesize research findings in a literary area
• Examine the body of work of an author

SPAN 381 - Hispanic and U.S. Latino Literatures and Cultures (Put on reserve 9/16/19)

• Analyze literary movements, genres, and authors
• Apply analytical methods for writing essays on literature and/or authors
• Synthesize research findings in a literary area
• Examine Latino Literature and Cultures

SPAN 385 - Spanish Phonetics

• Describe the sounds of Spanish with appropriate phonological terminology.
• Transcribe Spanish phonetically.
• Produce standard Latin American Spanish pronunciation (Non-native/Non-Heritage speakers).
• Evaluate non-native Spanish pronunciation of L-2 learners (Native/Heritage speakers).
• Provide phonetic symbols that correspond to specific sound sequences and spelling conventions and vice versa.
• Identify types of words based on rules of accentuation, provide missing written accent marks, and identify stressed syllables.
• Distinguish the major dialects of Spanish and describe how they differ from standard Latin American Spanish.

SPAN 396 - Individual Study

SPAN 397 - Honors

SPAN 398 - Special Topics

SPAN 399 - Seminar

SPAN 432 - Advanced Spanish Composition and Grammar

• Compose advanced, multi-draft compositions.
• Critique self- and peer-generated writing samples.
• Analyze and use more advanced grammar and vocabulary.
• Recognize and respond to coded corrective feedback.
• Apply specific writing strategies, techniques, and rhetorical devices.
• Distinguish linguistic, literary, and/or cultural features of Spanish speaking countries being discussed.
• Articulate metalinguistic concepts and terminology.
• Conduct a contrastive analysis between English and Spanish.

SPAN 442 - Spanish Translation and Interpretation

• Analyze and contrast the theories of translation and interpretation
• Apply specialized vocabulary in translation and interpretation of texts
• Articulate semantic and syntactic issues in translating and interpreting English and Spanish
• Perform interpretation in professional settings

SPAN 443 - Advanced Spanish Translation

• Analyze advanced theory of translation and interpretation
• Apply appropriate specialized vocabulary in translation and interpretation of texts
• Articulate semantic and syntactic issues in translating and interpreting English and Spanish
• Create a business plan for a translation/interpretation agency in both English and Spanish
• Create a business plan for a retail company to be advertised in both English and Spanish

SPAN 445 - Spanish Medieval Literature

• Examine medieval Spanish literary movements, genres and authors
• Apply analytical methods for writing essays on Spanish medieval literature and/or authors
• Synthesize research findings in Spanish medieval literature
• Examine the thematic continuity between Spanish Medieval Literature and modern literature
• Analyze the themes of love and other dominant themes in Spanish Medieval literature in their historical, political and social contexts

SPAN 446 - Hispanic Cinema

• Explain basic filmmaking theory
• Identify the themes, symbols and metaphors posed in Spanish, Latin American and US Latino films 
• Analyze plot, characters, sequence of film narratives of films viewed in the course
• Interpret films viewed in class, including technical features, screen writing, themes, and characterization
• Synthesize research findings on how films from Spain and countries in Latin America, or from the US Latino culture, can communicate effectively across cultural, linguistic, and political systems

SPAN 447 - Framing Latin American Cinema (Put on reserve 9/16/19)

• Explain basic filmmaking theory
• Identify the themes, symbols and metaphors posed in Latin American films
• Analyze plot, characters, sequence of film narratives of films viewed in the course
• Interpret films viewed in class, including technical features, screen writing, themes, and characterization
• Synthesize research findings on how films from Latin American countries can communicate effectively across cultural, linguistic, and political systems

SPAN 448 - Framing South American Cinema (Put on reserve 9/16/17)

• Explain basic filmmaking theory
• Identify the themes, symbols and metaphors posed in South American filmmaking
• Analyze plot, characters, sequence of film narratives of films viewed in the course
• Interpret films viewed in class, including technical features, screen writing, themes, and characterization
• Synthesize research findings on how films from South America can communicate effectively across cultural, linguistic, and political systems

SPAN 449 - Spanish Golden Age Literature

• Outline key moments in 16th- and 17th-Spanish history
• Interpret literary texts in light of historical data and literary theory
• Develop personal interpretations of literary texts
• Synthesize research findings in Spanish Golden Age literature
• Analyze a person or event of historical or cultural import from the Spanish Golden Age

SPAN 454 - Medical and Legal Spanish for Translators and Interpreters

• Recognize English vocabulary for common medical conditions and common issues in law.
• Define and correlate medical and legal terminology in both English and Spanish.
• Apply appropriate English and Spanish vocabulary for diagnosing physical conditions and justify language application.
• Apply appropriate English and Spanish vocabulary for use in legal cases and justify language application.
• Evaluate the ethical issues  pertaining to medical and legal interpretation.

SPAN 456 - The Spanish and Latin American Short Story

• Differentiate between and apply literary terms and concepts
• Analyze the literary movements and aesthetics of Hispanic prose fiction
• Appraise critically important short stories authors from Spain and Latin America
• Apply analytical methods for writing essays on the short story
• Synthesize research findings on a specific topic and or author

SPAN 457 - Latin American Theater (Put on reserve 9/16/2014.)

• Demonstrate knowledge of literary movements, genres, and authors in Latin American theater.
• Develop analytical methods for writing essays on literature and/or authors in Latin American theater.
• Conduct research on a specific topic in Latin American theater.

SPAN 459 - Latin American Poetry (Put on reserve 9/16/17)

• Differentiate between and apply literary terms and concepts
• Analyze the literary movements and aesthetics of Latin American Poetry
• Appraise critically important poetry and poets from Latin America
• Apply analytical methods for writing essays on poetry
• Synthesize research findings on a specific topic and or poet

SPAN 466 - Spanish Poetry

Study of poetic theories and the main developments in the poetry of Spain. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: SPAN 301 or by permission of instructor.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Differentiate between and apply literary terms and concepts
• Analyze the literary movements and aesthetics of Spanish Poetry
• Appraise critically important poetry and poets from Spain
• Apply analytical methods for writing essays on poetry
• Synthesize research findings on a specific topic and or poet

SPAN 467 - Spanish and Latin American Literature and Film

• Demonstrate ability to comprehend and interpret works in various literary genre in the Spanish language
• Demonstrate ability to comprehend and interpret films in the Spanish language
• Demonstrate ability to synthesize concepts from various works in literature and film in the Spanish language

SPAN 491 - Workshop

SPAN 492 - Practicum in Spanish Translation and Interpretation

• Report and analyze translation/and or interpretation experience during practicum.
• Generate an experience-based diary in both English and Spanish.
• Create a vocabulary handbook organized by theme.
• Write a paper in both English and Spanish on the experience of the practicum.

SPAN 496 - Individual Study

SPAN 497 - Honors

SPAN 498 - Special Topics

SPAN 499 - Seminar

SPM 101 - Contemporary Sport Management

• Explain the differences between the various functional areas of sport management.
• Describe the organizational and managerial foundations of sport management.
• Identify and explain the historical, sociological, cultural, and psychological foundations of sport management.
• Identify and evaluate current trends and issues in sport management.
• Explain the relevance of ethical and legal concepts to the management of sport.
• Demonstrate an understanding of theories of management, leadership, and organizational behavior and how these theories are applied in sport enterprises.

SPM 298 - Special Topics

SPM 299 - Seminar

SPM 315 - Legal Liability and Risk Management in Sport

• Discuss sports torts in relation to waivers, statutes of limitations, intentional torts, and products liability.
• Apply various aspects of law to the concept of risk management within a sport or recreation setting.
• Describe and apply Title IX legislation as it relates to decision making in sport organizations.
• Explain the effects the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA has had on sport.
• Demonstrate the ability to utilize the library and electronic resources to research sport law cases and legal principles.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop a risk-management plan for a sport or recreation organization.

SPM 355 - Public Relations and Promotions in Sport

• Demonstrate usage of terminology and theory related to public relations and promotions in the sport industry.
• Explain sport promotion theory and how it can be used in the sport industry to meet the wants and needs of the sport consumer.
• Recognize and design sport promotion research tools.
• Develop effective sport promotion plans based on data-driven decision making and time-tested public relations and promotions principles.
• Analyze case studies in sport to recognize sound public relations decisions, and to articulate sport promotion solutions for various constituents.
• Synthesize course material into a public relations and promotion plan for a sport organization.

SPM 365 - Sports Facilities and Events Management

• Describe and explain the organizational designs and operational structures within different types of businesses in the sport industry.
• Describe and explain the planning and development processes of sport facility design.
• Demonstrate the knowledge necessary to successfully develop, plan, and implement a sporting event.
• Determine policies and practices for maintenance, use, and scheduling within sport facilities.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the issues associated with the management of personnel in a sport venue.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of risk management, and the significance of legal issues in the area of sport facility management.

SPM 396 - Individual Study

SPM 397 - Honors

SPM 398 - Special Topics

SPM 399 - Seminar

SPM 465 - Global Perspectives in Sport

• Explain the history and cultural significance of international sport.
• Explain how global politics impact international sport.
• Describe sporting cultures in societies outside the United States.
• Outline the various models of sport organization and governance internationally.
• Analyze the role of the media in international sport.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of sport in economic development.

SPM 490 - Sport Management Internship

• Apply classroom principles to a practical experience working in a professional sport management setting.
• Evaluate knowledge and skills used in the field of sport management through observation of the internship site staff as well as through direct hands-on application.
• Engage in procedures and activities of the sport organization.
• Develop a professional relationship with the internship site staff and supervisor, as well as the clients receiving services at the internship site.
• Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the policies and procedures needed to insure a safe and effective working environment for staff and clients.
• Advance knowledge through research and critical thinking on topics discovered while working in the sports industry.

SPM 492 - Practicum in Sport Management

• Demonstrate a growing awareness of professional responsibilities associated with various areas of sport management.
• Observe and/or apply theory and principles to work situations.
• Demonstrate professional behavior appropriate to the situation.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and professional communication skills.
• Demonstrate initiative, creativity, and ability to assume a degree of professional responsibility.
• Reflect on various ethical decision making skills in the Sport Marketing and Management field.

SPM 496 - Individual Study

SPM 497 - Honors

SPM 498 - Special Topics

SPM 499 - Seminar

STP 201 - Inquiry Approaches to Teaching

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Use exemplary sources of inquiry-based instructional models to adapt and teach engaging STEM lessons to elementary students.
• Write performance objectives and assessments aligned with state and national standards.
• Design questions to determine students’ acquisition of knowledge.
• Research, observe, and critique strategies and assets for achieving instructional equity.
• Based on effective research on daily procedures and behavioral expectations or guidelines, describe professional teaching/management practices (safe classroom, mutual respect, professional conduct and appearance, effective use of technology, etc).
• Based on professional research, identify and describe qualities of effective teachers and personal management style, (e.g., authoritarian, interacting, democratic, etc.)
• Describe the range of learner characteristics that are significant for instructional decisions (e.g. edTPA Task 1 Part A).
• Reflect on professional research on policies for K-12 laws and court decisions regarding state and federal funding, agencies, constitution, and governmental structures.

STP 202 - Inquiry Based Lesson Design

• Use knowledge of STEM fields and inquiry-based instructional models to adapt and teach engaging STEM lessons to middle level students.

•  Write performance objectives aligned with national standards and design an assessments strategy that provides instructional feedback to the learners.

• Design questions to guide student learning and acquisition of knowledge.

• Observe and reflect on teaching practices for identifying students’ learning needs (academic, social, behavioral, linguistic, etc.) and planning specific supports and strategies to respond to those needs.

• Analyze plans for implementing a safe and effective learning environment for all students in a diverse and digital classroom.

• Identify and reflect on the impact of effective classroom management strategies and a positive classroom environment on instructional methods.

• Reflect on professional research on K-12 laws and court decisions regarding professionalism and ethics.

STP 298 - Special Topics

STP 299 - Seminar

STP 300 - Inquiry Approaches to Teaching and Lesson Design

• Use exemplary sources of inquiry-based instructional models to adapt and teach engaging STEM lessons to elementary students.
• Write performance objectives and assessments aligned with state and national standards.
• Design questions to determine students’ acquisition of knowledge.
• Research, analyze, and critique strategies and assets for achieving instructional equity.
• Based on effective research on daily procedures and behavioral expectations or guidelines, describe professional teaching/management practices (safe classroom, mutual respect, professional conduct and appearance, effective use of technology, etc).
• Based on professional research, identify and describe qualities of effective teachers and personal management style, (e.g., authoritarian, interacting, democratic, etc.)
• Describe the range of learner characteristics that are significant for instructional decisions (e.g. edTPA Task 1 Part A).
• Evaluate and apply professional research on policies for K-12 laws and court decisions regarding state and federal funding, agencies, constitution, and governmental structures.
• Use exemplary sources of inquiry-based instructional models to adapt and teach engaging STEM lessons to elementary students.
• Write performance objectives and assessments aligned with state and national standards.

STP 303 - Knowing and Learning

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Construct developmentally appropriate models of knowing and learning to guide classroom practice.
• Analyze various standards for knowing science and mathematics and articulate the implications of these standards for assessment, especially standardized assessment.
• Describe what it means to know and learn relative to cognitive structures and provide research-based evidence on how it changes and develops.
• Describe and analyze various paradigms, techniques, and technologies for evaluating mathematics and science understanding.
• Evaluate and apply professional research on  K-12 educational policy and law for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
• Explain and analyze how research on individual and group learning theories can be used to analyze classroom cultural scenarios requiring management/intervention strategies and their influence on individual and group motivation.

STP 304 - Classroom Interactions 1

Prerequisites: STP 303 with grade of C or higher and current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance and full admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Develop knowledge, skills and cultural competence using a variety of instructional strategies, focusing on what each method requires of teachers.
• Plan and teach, with a small group of peers, multi-day culturally responsive accessible high school mathematics or science lessons on an assigned topic.
• Solve problems from multiple perspectives in mathematics or science topics, justify their solutions, relate results to learning science and demonstrate awareness of alternative conceptions and their possible origin.
• Analyze culturally responsive classroom instruction and data on performance with regard to equitable and diverse instructional approaches that engage all students in learning process.
• Implement and analyze a variety of instructional strategies to provide access to all students including English Language Learners and students with exceptionalities.
• Implement relevant technologies in teaching and analyze how technology can affect classroom interactions.
• Evaluate and apply professional research on K-12 policies, laws, and court decisions regarding students’ and teachers’ constitutional rights and responsibilities.
• Develop, implement, and reflect on culturally responsive classroom management strategies used to promote collaboration, positive social interaction, and effective conflict resolution.
• Document and classify observed interventions for inappropriate behavior and compare relevance to use of instructional time and transitions.
• Analyze theoretical research-based literature in mathematics or science education and cite these results in analyses of  personal teaching and reports to peers.

STP 305 - Classroom Interactions 2

• Create, teach and evaluate multi-day, research-based math and science tasks to build and assess 6-12 students’ content knowledge based on evidence.
• Summarize and evaluate methods for working collaboratively with families and school personnel to positively impact the educational, social, and behavioral development of all students in a diverse society.
• Design and implement instructional strategies for all students including English Language Learners, and students with exceptionalities.
• Evaluate and apply professional research on K-12 policies, laws and court decisions regarding equity, discrimination, disabilities, equal access, bi-lingual, multiculturalism, diversity, and torts.
• Identify and evaluate multiple problem solving strategies and analyze student thinking as they engage in relevant mathematics and science lessons.
• Implement relevant technologies in teaching to assess and analyze learning improvement over time and optimize classroom interactions.
• Design and implement a comprehensive culturally responsive classroom management plan that applies effective management and instructional strategies that promote engaged and collaborative learning, cooperation, positive social interaction, conflict resolution, and individual and group motivation.

STP 306 - Project-Based Instruction

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Use project-based instruction design principles to develop, instruct and assess an interdisciplinary, three-to four-week project-based unit for middle or secondary math and/or science courses
• Critique the merits of project-based instruction versus other instructional approaches
• Develop alternative assessments appropriate for project-based instruction
• Apply research-based literacy strategies such as Reader’s Workshop to help 6-12 students select and comprehend written text to support their project
• Plan and teach a project-based instructional unit that promotes equitable and diverse participation
• Critique STEM lessons in terms of applicability to students with exceptionalities and English Language Learners
• Select appropriate technology resources for student use based on the relationship of salient features of the technology to learning objectives
• Integrate and assess use of relevant technologies into project-based curricular units.
• Apply knowledge of the community, school, and classroom, including learner characteristics and social, cultural, political, environmental, tribal, and economic contexts to instructional and culturally responsive classroom management practices.

STP 307A - Functions and Modeling for STEM Teaching

• CP*: Engage in relevant labs by collecting and analyzing data.
• CP/PP: Demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology by collecting and analyzing data.
• CP: Evaluate the properties of various mathematical models such as linear, quadratic, exponential, logistic, and sinusoidal.
• CP: Evaluate sets of data to determine the most appropriate model then fit the model to the data set and use it to make predictions.
• CP: Demonstrate accurately (oral and written) mathematical concepts and procedures.
• CP: Model mathematically everyday problems using mathematical functions or data analysis to make sense of the everyday phenomena.
• E: Analyze instructional strategies with regard to equitable instructional practices including strategies required to support students with special needs.

STP 307B - Functions and Modeling for Secondary Mathematics

• Construct oral and written explanations and analysis of mathematical knowledge specific to the secondary math curriculum.
• Model mathematically everyday problems using mathematical functions or data analysis to make sense of the everyday phenomena.
• Demonstrate (oral and written) mathematical concepts and procedures effectively and with mathematical precision.
• Use technological tools strategically to teach and solve mathematical problems.
• Demonstrate teaching strategies for students with special learning needs (ELL, students with exceptionalities, etc.).
• Use the CCSS Math to make curricular decisions and discuss the connections between the secondary and university math curricula (ie. use curriculum mapping).
• Find and present connections between the culture (language, art, history, science, etc.) and important secondary mathematical concepts.

STP 307C - Computer Science for STEM Teaching

• Promote and model the safe and effective use of computer hardware, software, peripherals and networks
• Plan for equitable and accessible classroom, lab and online environments that support effective and engaging learning
• Demonstrate professional knowledge and skills in their field and readiness to apply them.
• Identify and participate in professional computer science and computer science education societies, organizations and groups that provide professional growth opportunities and resources
• Demonstrate knowledge of evolving social and research issues relating to computer science and computer science education
• Apply local, state, and national content and professional standards and requirements to K-12 computer science learning progressions

STP 308 - Perspectives on Science, Mathematics and STEM Education

• Research and describe the historical development aspects of science and mathematics relevant to future teachers.
• Apply several analytical frameworks for analyzing the history and philosophy of science and mathematics.
• Develop and implement skills in searching for, retrieving, and evaluating the provenance and reliability of source materials, on- and offline, including specific resources available to teachers.
• Evaluate and illustrate significant themes through eras of American education and the current context, e.g.  universal literacy, essential subjects or common curriculum, local control, secular education, compulsory attendance, public funding and legal accountability.
• Critique the effects that culture and interpersonal relations have on the development and evolution of science and mathematics.
• Integrate approaches and material learned in the course with independent research and science or math content to design middle and high school science and math lessons.
• Describe and synthesize the relationships between important themes of educational philosophy and the history of science and mathematics.

STP 309 - Research Methods

• Develop research questions applicable to teaching and learning in STEM classroom.
• Evaluate various educational, scientific, and mathematical research methods and appropriately apply these to their own research.
• Apply reading literacy strategies to analyze primary literature.
• Use case studies and research  data to explore the  interplay of learning exceptionalities, language, race, poverty, ethics, laws, and science.
• Examine underlying assumptions and bias about teaching and learning, including the significance of non-STEM subject areas in relation to STEM learning and the significance of integrated cultural and language backgrounds in a pluralistic classroom.
• Practice safe, legal and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property and the appropriate documentation of sources.
• Describe and analyze research findings from a classroom intervention, discussed in context of professional literature and policy, to a broader educational community in writing and orally using editorial style as directed.

STP 396 - Individual Study

STP 397 - Honors

STP 398 - Special Topics

STP 399 - Seminar