132 Education Courses 488. Teaching Practicum in Elementary Education. (15) A concentrated one-week preparation session followed by a school assignment where all prior aspects of the students training are tried in the actual classroom and checked for effectiveness. Modules on professionalism and psychology of learning are included with this experience. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. 497. Seminar (1) 498. Synthesis of Elementary Teaching Program (4) Synthesis of total elementary education program which contains modules educational leadership, professional relationships, background of American education, and developing a total program. Service hours are required. Recommended to be taken after student teaching. 499. Synthesis of the Secondary Teaching Program (5) A synthesis experience in the secondary education program including seminars, three Modules , group leadership and evaluation, and supplementary or remedial work as needed. Registration for weekly seminar required. Prerequisite: Educ 495. 495. Teaching Practicum in Secondary Education (15) A one-week preparation session followed by an experience in a public school assignment. Modules on related areas are to be taken concurrently with the field assignment. Prerequisite: Educ 364. 496. Processes of Instructional Design (5) A systematic approach to solving instructional problems through the development of goals, objectives, instructional strategies and field testing of instructional products. The course consists of two modules, including a project contract. Combined Master of Education Program ELEMENTARY EDUCATION 573. Individualization of Instruction (3) 584. Gifted and Talented (3) 592. Education and the Middle School (3) 615. Foundations of Curriculum (3) 620. Improvement in Early Childhood Education (3) 635. Diagnosis of Reading (3) 640. Current Problems in Elementary Education (3) 645. Creative Education in Elementary Schools (3) 665. Improvement of Reading Instruction (3) 670. Improvement of Science Instruction (3) 675. Improvement of Mathematics Instruction (3) 680. Improvement of Social Studies Instruction (3) 685. Improvement of Language Arts Instruction (3) SECONDARY EDUCATION 510. Improvement of Reading (3) 538. Values Education (3) 604. Measurement and Evaluation for Teachers (3) 615. Foundations of Curriculum (3) 630. English Curriculum and Instruction (3) 624. Current Problems in Secondary Education (3) COMMON EDUCATION COURSES 509. Teaching Interpersonal Skills (3) 597. Seminar: Variable Topics (3) 600. Classroom Management (3) 619. Theories of Instruction (3) 641. Social, Cultural and Philosophical Foundations of Education (3) 647. Outdoor/Environmental Education (3) 656. Practicum: Improvement of Instruction (3) 666. Introduction to Interpreting Research in Education (3) 675. Multicultural Education (3) 682. Parent Involvement in Education (3) 690. Independent Study (1-3) 696. Master's Project (3) 699. Continuing Graduate Advisement (1) ENGLISH COURSES 556. American Authors for English Teachers (3) 591. Teaching Composition and Work Skills for Secondary Teachers (3) 593. Methods of Teaching English in Secondary Schools (3) HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE 522. Relevant Issues in Contemporary Health Instruction (3) 548. Physical Fitness Evaluation and Individualized Exercise Prescription (3) 551. Physical Education for the Elementary Child (3) 554. Physiological Aspects of Human Performance in Athletics (3) 555. Psychosocial Aspects of Human Performance in Athletics (3) 651. Contemporary Problems in Physical Education (3) INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA 635. Instructional Development in Education (3) PSYCHOLOGY 514. Human Development: Adolescence (3) 666. Principles of Learning (3) 133 Child & Family Studies Department of Child and Family Studies Chairman: S. Craig Campbell Location: Education Building, Room 204 Telephone: 626-6261 Professor: Robert J. Arway; Associate Professor: Carol C. Tribe; Assistant Professors: James Bird, S. Craig Campbell, Randy S. Chatelain, Evelyn A. Day, Tom Day, Chloe D. Merrill, Brenda H. Singleton, Genevieve Wise, Instructor: Donna J. Bauman Description The Department of Child and Family Studies offers a broad personal and professional education for men and women by providing majors in the following areas: Child Development, Early Childhood Education, and Family Studies. Emphases under the Family Studies major are: Family Relations; Foods and Nutrition; Consumer Education; Clothing and Textiles. Child and Family Studies include emphases on development and behavior throughout the human life span from conception through death. The focus is on gaining knowledge and skills for enhancing relationships with self, family, and world. Education Learning is enhanced by the Children's School where laboratory experience is provided for realistic learning. Practical experience is built into all areas of study. Honors credit is available for students who desire greater depth. Graduate study can be pursued in any area represented in the department. Employment Outlook In addition to increasing personal and family skills, employment is available for men and women in a variety of public and private settings which are organized to serve families, and which seek people with an understanding of human development, effective human relationships, and skills in service areas. Students are encouraged to contact faculty members for further information. Related Careers Students can choose preparation for teaching in preschools, day care centers, elementary and secondary schools. Students are also placed in extension services, parent resource centers; plus clothing, food, and nutritional settings. A degree in Child and Family Studies combines well with other occupational areas and enhances employability in a variety of settings. Program: Child Development Major Bachelor Degree General Requirements: Specific course requirements of the college (see index). Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). A minor is not required. Child Development majors must have a B- or better in major courses. An overall GPA of 2.5 is required. 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). Specific Requirements: Child and Family Studies courses required (54 credit hours): 150(5), 255 (3), 256 (4), 257 (3), 310 (5), 340 (4), 360 (3), 362 (4), 364 (3), 371 (3), 372 (6), 450 (3), 451 (3), 492 (1), 499A (4). Recommended Child and Family Studies courses: 140 (4), 315 (3), 335 (3), 483 (1-5), 486 (2-9), 492 (1-3). Adviser Approved Emphasis Options: Two specific 20 credit hour areas of emphasis;-or- One specific 20 credit hour area of emphasis plus 25 additional credits of advisor approved related courses.