188 189 MEduc 6580. Content & Methods for Secondary Special Education Students (3) Effective teaching methods, strategies, and practices for secondary age level students with disabilities. A cognitive learning strategies approach is emphasized. Prerequisites: MEduc 6510, MEduc 6520, MEduc 6530. MEduc 6581. Practicum in Content, Methods & Transition for Secondary Special Education Students (1) Students will be required to complete this practicum while concurrently enrolled in MEduc 6580. During this practicum, students will assess student needs and develop and teach cognitive strategy units. Students will also examine post secondary transition programs and practice developing transition plans for students with disabilities. MEduc 6900. Individual Study (1-3) Intended for the candidate who has special needs and who would benefit from an individual study program. Forms are available from Room ED 234 MEd program office and must be approved by the instructor and the Director at time of registration. MEduc 6920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) 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 a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. MEduc 6990. Continuing Graduate Advisement (1) This course is used to fill the continuous enrollment requirement while completing the Master's project. The course is graded Credit/ No Credit. SCIENCE EDUCATION COURSES MEduc 6610. Life Science for Elementary Teachers (3) This course provides a background in concepts relating to living organisms and the interactions among them and their environment. The flexibility of these concepts is examined in light of research activities. MEduc 6620. Physical Science for Elementary Teachers (3) Basic concepts of the physical sciences (chemistry and physics) are covered. The importance of the scientific method and the design of experiments is addressed as well as basic facts and discoveries. Hands-on laboratory activities are an important part of the course. MEduc 6630. Earth Science for Elementary Teachers (3) A background in basic concepts relating to the formation, development, and history of the earth is provided. General concepts of the structure, composition, and modification of the planet (atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere) are investigated through laboratory activities applicable to elementary classrooms. Activities emphasize inquiry and appropriate activities for developing content, process skills, laboratory skills, and positive attitudes toward science. MEduc 6650. Understanding Science (2) This course examines the definition of science, the process of science, and the role of science in society. MEduc 6660. Life Science for Secondary Teachers (3) This course examines basic concepts relating to living organisms, interactions among them, and relationships with their environment. Concepts of structure, function, ecology, behavior, and evolution will be investigated through laboratory activities applicable to secondary classrooms. Content relates to current areas of public concern and advances in the life sciences. MEduc 6670. Physics for Secondary Teachers (3) A background in the basic concepts of physics is provided. Topics include laws of motion, gravity, energy, light, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, radioactivity, and relativity. Laboratories investigate concepts applicable to secondary classrooms. Activities associate science content with appropriate activities designed to develop process skills, laboratory skills, and positive attitudes toward science. MEduc 6680. Chemistry for Secondary Teachers (3) A background in the basic concepts related to matter, its properties, and its reactions is provided. Laboratories investigate concepts applicable to secondary classrooms. Activities associate science content with appropriate activities designed to develop process skills, laboratory skills, and positive attitudes toward science. MEduc 6690. Earth Science for Secondary Teachers (3) A background in basic concepts relating to the information, development, and history of the earth is provided. General concepts of the structure, composition, and modification of the planet (atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere) are investigated through laboratory activities applicable to secondary classrooms. Activities emphasize inquiry and appropriate activities for developing content, process skills, laboratory skills, and positive attitudes toward science. MASTER LEVEL ENGLISH COURSES - ENGL (MEduc) Engl 6110. Writing for Teachers (3) Designed primarily for teachers already in service, this course explores the most current research and theory concerning the teaching of writing and applies it to real problems they face in the secondary classroom. (MEduc) Engl 6210. Teaching Literature in the Secondary Schools (3) Designed primarily for teachers already in service, this course explores the most current research and theory concerning the teaching of literature and applies it to real problems they face in the secondary classroom. (MEduc) Engl 6310. Language and Linguistics for Teachers (3) Designed primarily for teachers already in service, this course will explore the current controversies, to which will be applied the latest research and theories about the nature of language, and linguistics and the impact they have on language instruction in the secondary classroom. (MEduc) Engl 6400. Multicultural Perspectives on Literature for Young People (3) Students will study the principles of literature for young people in combination with the theories of multi-cultural education. Designed for teachers or those preparing to teach, it will address issues connected to schools, teaching strategies and pedagogy, and the selection and evaluation of materials for diverse populations. (MEduc) Engl 6410. Strategies and Methodology of Teaching ESL/Bilingual (3) This course emphasizes practical strategies and methods of teaching English as a Second Language in the public school systems of this country. (MEduc) Engl 6420. English Phonology and Syntax for ESL/Bilingual Teachers (3) This course provides the essential foundation for ESL/Bilingual teachers in the workings of the English language: its pronunciation and spelling systems, its word-forming strategies, and its sentence structure patterns. (MEduc) Engl 6450. ESL/Bilingual Assessment: Theory, Methods, and Practices (2) This course explores how to effectively evaluate and implement assessment processes for ESL/Bilingual pupils in public schools. Students will gain experience with both standardized tests and authentic assessment. MASTER LEVEL HEALTH COURSES - HEALTH (MEduc) Health 6250. Contemporary Health Issues of Adolescents (2) Su, F, S Provides professionals who work with adolescents an overview of both the school health program and health issues prevalent among teens. (MEduc) Health 6300. Health Education in the Elementary School (2) Su, F, S Provides elementary school teachers the resources and skills needed to teach the Utah Healthy Lifestyles curriculum. MASTER LEVEL HISTORY COURSES - HIST (MEduc) Hist 6010. Colonial America (3) The colonial origins of the United States to 1763. (MEduc) Hist 6020. The Era of the American Revolution 1763-1800 (3) Causes of American Revolution, including the military, diplomatic and social aspects; the formation of the Union under the Articles of Confederation; the Constitution; and the Federalist era. (MEduc) Hist 6040. The Era of the Civil War and Reconstruction 1840-1877 (3) Slavery and the causes of the Civil War with attention to the political, economic, social, and military aspects of the conflict, including the period of reconstruction to 1877. (MEduc) Hist 6130. History of Utah (3) A study of Utah history from its Native American beginnings through the 20th Century-emphasizing political, economic and social developments. (MEduc) Hist 6590. Middle Eastern History (3) The Middle East from the rise of Islam to the present with emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. (MEduc) Hist 6610. History of Africa (3) Africa from earliest times to the twentieth century, with emphasis on the Sub Sahara from its ancient kingdoms through the travails of the slave trade, European colonialism, and the independence movement. (MEduc) Hist 6710. Reading Seminar in American History (3) When offered will focus on a specific subject in American History. It is assumed that these topics would generally be non-repetitive or repeated only infrequently based on the demand for the course and the instructor assigned to it. Students would be assigned readings on various aspects of the topic and respond through discussion in a seminar setting and written work. (MEduc) Hist 6720. Reading Seminar in European History (3) When offered will focus on a specific subject in European History. It is assumed that these topics would generally be non-repetitive or repeated only infrequently based on the demand for the course and the instructor assigned to it. Students would be assigned readings on various aspects of the topic and respond through discussion in a seminar setting and written work. (MEduc) Hist 6760. Reading Seminar in World History (3) When offered will focus on a specific subject in World History. It is assumed that these topics would generally be non-repetitive or repeated only infrequently based on the demand for the course and the instructor assigned to it. Students would be assigned readings on various aspects of the topic and respond through discussion in a seminar setting and written work. (MEduc) Hist 6830. Directed Readings (1-3) Independent readings under the supervision of a department member on special topics in History. For each hour of credit approximately 1500 pages of material will be read. A written assignment on this material will also be completed. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. MASTER LEVEL NUTRITION COURSES - NUTRI (MEduc) Nutri 6320. Current Issues in Nutrition (2) F, S Review of the current literature will be the premise of student presentations given throughout the semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (MEduc) Nutri 6220. Sports Nutrition (3) F The nutritional support necessary to achieve optimum athletic performance will be discussed in the context of diet and metabolism. In addition, the use of ergogenic aids will be addressed with reference to athletic performance. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. MASTER LEVEL PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES - PE (MEduc) PE 6010. Leadership in Physical Education (3) As Needed Designed to provide graduate students with an understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of leadership in their respective fields of study. The ultimate goal of the course is to encourage daily application of leadership concepts in the personal and professional lives of the students. (MEduc) PE 6100. Current Trends in Health and Physical Education (3) As Needed A study of health and physical education perspectives with an emphasis on the changes, trends, and future prospects that will affect the profession and the needs of those they serve. PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE ties COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART on MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T •ducafion MEDUC- CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY :ience BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral fences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Weber State University 2001-2002 Catalog Weber State University 2001-2002 Catalog