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EDEC 323 - Language Arts and Literature for Young Children Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Pre- or Corequisites: EDEC 322 ; Sophomore or junior standing; 2.5 GPA
Addresses the concurrent development and integration of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will establish, organize, and manage the learning environment, including materials, resources, literature, and opportunities for developing young children’s oral and written communication skills. Students will become familiar with a variety of genre of children’s literature. Various literature extension activities and the love of reading will be fostered. The development, evaluation, and use of media and technology will be integrated throughout the course.
Note(s): Students who have received credit for HUMD 323 cannot also receive credit for EDEC 323.
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EDEC 400 - Foundations, Programs, and Trends in Early Childhood Education Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing in IDEC or permission of instructor; 2.5 GPA.
The historical, philosophical, and social foundations of early childhood education and how these foundations influence current thought and practice will be examined. Students will explore philosophical schools influencing the development of the profession and perspectives on early childhood. Public policies and current trends in America that impact young children and their families will be addressed. Students will research and critically examine various educational programs and curricula for young children.
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EDEC 425 - Assessment-Based Instruction and Adaptations for Young Children (PreK-3rd Grade) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: IDEC major, successful completion of EDEC 322 and EDEC 323 , EDSP 360 or EDSP 361 ; 2.5 GPA.
Corequisites: EDEC 430 or permission of instructor.
Designed to provide pedagogical concepts and skills for preservice teachers working with preschool through primary grade children in inclusive classrooms. Informal assessment strategies are applied to individualize instruction and adapt curriculum. The central concepts and tools of inquiry in the social studies/sciences are used to develop integrated curriculum and learning experiences that enhance children’s development. Applied use of technology and media will be integrated throughout the course.
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EDEC 430 - Practicum in Early Childhood Education Credits: (6)
Instructional Method: 2 hours lecture, 4 hours practicum.
Prerequisites: IDEC major; successful completion of EDSP 360 , EDEC 322 , and EDEC 323 , and 2.5 GPA.
Corequisites: EDUC 425 ; or permission of instructor.
A clinical practicum providing experience and opportunity for application of skills working with young children in inclusive settings under direct supervision for a minimum of 15 hours a week throughout the semester. Students are expected to abide by their cooperating professional’s schedule. Students begin the experience in observation and helping roles, and work toward assuming full teaching responsibilities. Weekly seminars focus on development of children’s conflict-resolution skills; facilitate self-reflection and professionalism.
Note(s): This course is graded A-F. A fee of $110 will be charged to students taking EDEC 430.
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EDEC 445 - Administration of Programs for Young Children Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture, one hour laboratory.
Prerequisites: IDEC major; senior standing; successful completion of EDEC 321 , EDEC 322 , EDEC 323 , EDSP 360 or EDSP 361 ; 2.5 GPA; or permission of instructor.
Addresses early childhood program administration including regulations, personnel, budget, schedules, health, safety, nutrition, anti-bias curriculum for young children, working with families based on family systems theories, documentation, and professionalism. This course requires extensive field experience.
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EDEC 485 - Practicum in Administration of Programs for Young Children Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours seminar; eight hours laboratory.
Pre- or Corequisites: Successful completion of EDEC 445 and 2.5 GPA.
A clinical practicum 16 to 18 hours a week throughout the semester that provides the opportunity to gain first-hand administrative experience in programs that address the needs of preschool children. Students gain direct experience in working with organizational management, budgeting, record-keeping, staffing, program evaluation, food management, legal issues and regulations. Students are expected to abide by their cooperating professional’s schedule. Ongoing seminars facilitate students’ applications of skills, reflection, and professional growth. Must be arranged with advisor and practicum coordinator two semesters in advance of enrollment.
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EDEC 488 - Final Honors Project Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Senior level standing, enrollment in the Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, a minimum 3.5 GPA in all courses and in IDEC coursework.
The project and topic to be explored will be determined by the student in conjunction with the faculty member with whom the student works and the IDEC program coordinator. Topics may include any of the areas addressed in the IDEC program. In order to receive honors credit, a student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the final project.
Note(s): Course may not be repeated.
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EDEC 498 - Independent Study Credits: (1-4)
Prerequisites: Junior or senior level standing, minimum 2.5 GPA.
Investigation by the student in areas of interest under the direction of an advisor. Prior permissions are required and arrangements must be made before registration. See “Independent Study”.
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ECO Connections |
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ECO 200 - ECO Experiences Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture
Prerequisites: ECO-specific UNIV 100 section or permission of the instructor.
Students will prepare for, participate in, discuss, and evaluate ECO Connections living-learning community activities and projects.
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Economics |
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ECON 101 - Survey of Economics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
A study of economic theory, institutions and issues. Emphasis on gaining a broad understanding of economic reasoning and its application to major contemporary issues.
Note(s): Students who have completed ECON 205 and ECON 206 may not take ECON 101. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in U.S. Perspectives.
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ECON 209 - Public Finance Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ECON 205 or ECON 206 .
All three levels of government are discussed with emphasis on financing federal government. Students are introduced to government taxation.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ECON 203 and ECON 209.
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ECON 230 - History of Innovation and Economic Growth Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Reviews the historical impact of inventions and innovation on economic activity, from pre-historic times to the modern age. We tell the story of economic evolution/revolution as it has occurred. The source of key transitions in our economy’s history has always been based on innovation - the development of new technologies and strategies which increase how efficiently we use our scarce resources to produce goods and services. These innovations have changed the core productive activities in the economy. As the economic base of society changes, the institutions which serve the economy also change. We will discuss these changes and their implications for humanity in the past, present, and future.
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ECON 272 - Natural Resource Economics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ECON 206 .
An introduction to the supply, demand and allocation of natural resources and the interdependence between natural ecosystems and the economy.
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ECON 295 - Topics in Economics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Completion of one of the following: ECON 101 , ECON 205 , ECON 206 ; or permission of the instructor.
Introduces students to topics of current national and global interest. Draws from other social sciences, humanities, and business disciplines while maintaining its emphasis on economics processes and applications.
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ECON 301 - The Economics of Entrepreneurship Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Examines the nature and significance of the entrepreneurial drive throughout history, focusing on the role that this drive has played in the economic growth of countries, how public policy has fostered this drive, and how this drive is unfolding, both locally and globally, in our current era of rapid technological innovation.
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ECON 305 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ECON 205 and ECON 206 and one of the following: MATH 126 , MATH 151 , MATH 169 , or MATH 171 .
Study of the economy as a whole, including output, economic growth, unemployment, and inflation, presented in a unified framework that is used to analyze macroeconomic policy.
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ECON 306 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ECON 206 and one of the following: MATH 126 , MATH 151 , MATH 169 , or MATH 171 .
A theoretical study of consumers, firm, markets, the price system and the allocation of resources.
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ECON 307 - Mathematical Economics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ECON 206 ; MATH 126 or MATH 151 or MATH 169 or MATH 171 .
Development of selected mathematical and quantitative techniques, with emphasis on the application of those techniques to economic theory and problems.
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ECON 308 - The History of Economic Thought Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ECON 205 and ECON 206 .
This course will trace the evolution of economic thinking throughout history to modern scholars. Students will learn about the history of ideas and the intellectual developments that have shaped the world as we know it.
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ECON 309 - Comparative Economic Systems Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ECON 205 and ECON 206 .
In this course, students will analyze different economic systems, including capitalism, socialism, and corporatism. Students will assess the economic performance of countries who utilize alternative systems, using measures such as economic growth, economic viability, and income distribution. Students will also analyze the incentives structures for corporate finances under each system type.
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ECON 311 - Economic Development Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ECON 205 and ECON 206 .
Study of issues, theories and policy alternatives in economic growth and development of less developed countries, poverty and income distribution, demographic factors, major theories of growth, resource limitations, development policies and agencies.
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ECON 321 - Econometrics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: STAT 200 ; ECON 205 , ECON 206 , and one of the following: MATH 126 , MATH 151 , MATH 169 , or MATH 171 .
This course teaches students how to apply statistical methods to the analysis of economic data in order to test economic theories and produce forecasts. It uses the least squares regression theory to produce estimators and analyzes how to deal with problems unique in the analysis of economic data, such as heteroskedasticity, autocorrelation, and multicollinearity.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ECON 421 and ECON 321.
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ECON 330 - Money and Banking Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ECON 205 .
A study of the functions of money in economic society and of the impact of monetary policy on national income, prices, employment and interest rates. The role of banking in the money supply process is examined.
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ECON 340 - Global Economy and Business Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, ECON 205 , and ECON 206 .
An overview of the global economic environment within which business is practiced and the opportunities and challenges managers face in doing business across national boundaries. A business core requirement.
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ECON 350 - Investment Economics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ECON 205 .
This course is designed and taught to give students both theoretical and practical training in saving and investment decisions at various levels. Topics include contemporary issues in money, finance, portfolio management, risk analysis, trading in stocks, bonds, and options receive heavy emphasis. In addition, the relationship between economic activity and the financial sector is analyzed at considerable length.
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ECON 375 - Environmental Economics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ECON 206 .
An introduction to the development and management of environmental goods and services using economic principles.
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ECON 391 - Law and Economics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ECON 206 .
Analyzes the application of economic theory in the American judicial system. Investigates the choice of legal rules and regulations on the incentives faced by individuals. Considers the influence of economic development on the evolution of law.
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ECON 442 - International Trade Theory and Policy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ECON 205 and ECON 206 .
An examination of classical and modern theories of international trade, and the consequences of tariffs, quotas, customs unions and other trade policies for the domestic and international economy.
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ECON 443 - International Monetary Theory and Policy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ECON 205 and ECON 206 .
An examination of the determinants of a nation’s balance of payments, exchange rate determination, implications of various exchange rate regimes for domestic stabilization policies and the international coordination of monetary and stabilization policy.
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ECON 451 - Forecasting for Business and Economics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: STAT 200 and MATH 126 or MATH 151 or MATH 169 or MATH 171 .
In this hands-on course, students will learn how to make forecasts using business and economic data. Emphasis will be placed on identifying patterns in different types of data (trends, seasons, cycles, etc.), designing forecasting models, and evaluating model performance. Students will learn how to use SAS (a statistical software package favored by firms) for predictive analytics.
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ECON 455 - Principles of Managerial Economics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ECON 206 and STAT 200 .
Demonstrates the use of microeconomic theory and quantitative methods in the formulation of business plans and the solution of business problems.
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ECON 461 - Industrial Organization Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ECON 206 .
Investigates the relationships among market structures, market conduct and market performance. Examines the rationale for government intervention into or regulation of different industries.
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ECON 480 - Labor Economics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ECON 206 .
Covers history of the labor movement, union-management relations, the nonunionized worker, wage theory and unemployment in context of the application of economic theory to problems of labor.
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ECON 488 - Final Honors Project Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of economics requirements, enrollment in the Honors Academy, a minimum 3.5 GPA in all courses and in economics.
To earn a bachelor’s degree with honors in economics, a student may conduct research and write a thesis or prepare for and take a comprehensive examination. In order to receive honors credit, a student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the final project.
Note(s): Course may not be repeated.
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ECON 490 - Economics Internship Credits: (1-3)
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, economics major, cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, and permission of the instructor.
A one- or two-semester program of work and study in the student’s major area and/or career interest. The number of hours of work, credit hours and grade for the work performed determined by the faculty member or members sponsoring the student. Students may take up to a total of six credit hours – no more than three credit hours per internship site.
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ECON 495 - Current Topics in Economics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ECON 305 and ECON 306 , or permission of instructor.
Investigates topics of current and continuing interest not covered in regularly scheduled courses. Students may take course up to six credit hours under two different topics.
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ECON 498 - Independent Study Credits: (1-3)
Instructional Method: One to three hours credit per semester.
See “Independent Study .”
Note(s): For a description of graduate courses, please consult the Radford University Graduate Catalog.
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Education |
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EDUC 150 - Passing the Test: Praxis Core Math Credits: (1-2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Students seeking admission into the Teacher Education Program.
This course is intended to support the development and analysis of math skills essential for professional educators through the lenses of student efficacy, mathematics anxiety, and problem-solving approaches to skill development and test taking. The course will focus on reflections of previous experiences in math, the most common areas of difficulty on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics exam, and individualized skill goals identified through course pre-assessments.
Note(s): This course may not be used to replace required mathematics course or count towards a concentration in mathematics.
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EDUC 160 - Passing the Test: Praxis II Secondary Mathematics Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture
Prerequisites: Mathematics major and Junior standing; or instructor approval.
Pre- or Corequisites: MATH 172 and MATH 235 .
This course is intended to support the analysis and development of the required mathematical knowledge and skills for professional secondary mathematics educators through the lenses of student efficacy, mathematics anxiety, and problem-solving approaches. The course focuses on encouraging students to reflect on previous experiences in mathematics courses, exploring the most common areas of difficulty on the Praxis II Mathematics Content Knowledge Exam, and having students work on individualized skill goals that have been identified through course pre-assessments.
Note(s): This is a pass/fail course.
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EDUC 200 - Exploring Education Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Three hours lab/field experience and seminars.
ine the teaching profession and the “fit” between the career and their personal experiences, characteristics, and aspirations. Seminars provide a general overview of key concepts regarding teaching and teacher preparation and licensure in Virginia.
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EDUC 304 - Foundations of Teaching Language Arts Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Pre- or Corequisites: EDRD 314 ; 2.5 G.P.A. in previous course work.
Designed to provide teacher candidates with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions essential to implementing a comprehensive approach to language arts instruction in Pre- K through grade 6 classrooms, the course focuses on principles and practices of comprehensive approaches to language arts instruction, including literacy acquisition and development, the social context of literacy, literacy assessment, the needs of English language learners, critical literacy, and the integration of the language arts - oral language (speaking and listening), reading, writing, word study, and visual literacy - through the use of best practice strategies and high quality children’s literature.
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EDUC 310 - Teaching and Learning Elementary Science Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: 2.5 overall GPA.
Teacher candidates learn developmentally appropriate, research-based teaching methods for science in the elementary classroom. The pedagogy will build upon the science courses taken by students, and will provide concrete experiences for implementation and incorporation of national and state standards in planning and instruction.
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EDUC 400 - Trends in Science Education Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Study of trends in science education.
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EDUC 402 - Foreign Language Teaching Methods Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
This course is design to provide contemporary training in the theory and methods of teaching foreign languages and ESL (English as a Second Languages) to both pre- and in-service teachers. This course is intended for upper division undergraduate students taking advanced level foreign language courses who intend to teach in K-12 settings and graduate students pursuing K-12 teacher licensure in foreign language and/or ESL endorsement.
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EDUC 410 - Teaching and Learning Elementary Mathematics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education program.
This pedagogy course builds on the mathematics courses taken by students and provides the skills needed to be effective elementary school educators. Students discuss applications of learning theories to mathematics education and are provided with concrete experiences that can be utilized in the elementary classroom. The incorporation of national and state standards in planning and instruction will be modeled.
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EDUC 425 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Teaching: Social Studies Connections Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission to Elementary Teacher Education program.
Corequisites: EDUC 430 .
Teacher candidates will plan, develop, implement, and evaluate social studies lessons and instructional units that are appropriate for elementary-aged children, and align with state and national standards. Using historical inquiry as an instructional focus, teacher candidates will learn how to teach to the curiosity of learners and provide authentic learning experiences that engage students as well as develop their critical thinking skills. Teacher candidates will also examine curricular materials to detect and avoid bias in order to create safe, equitable learning environments for all students.
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EDUC 430 - Field Applications of Professional Studies in the Elementary Classroom Credits: (6)
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Corequisites: EDUC 410 , EDUC 425 , and EDRD 414 .
Provides clinical experience in an elementary classroom with a qualified clinical faculty member and a cohort leader/field supervisor. Field experience begins with observation and limited participation and culminates in two-week classroom immersion experience and teaching of an instructional unit of study. Provides opportunities for interns to make applications from previous and concurrent pedagogy courses. Involves learning about classroom management strategies and creating classroom cultures that promote student learning. Provides opportunities for interns to make applications from previous and concurrent pedagogy courses. Involves applications of teaching practices appropriate for diverse students.
Note(s): A fee of $110 will be charged to students taking EDUC 430.
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EDUC 440 - Teaching Grades 6-12 Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: EDSP 361 , and admission into the Teacher Education program.
Corequisites: EDUC 441 , EDRD 416 , EDET 445 .
Will assist pre-service teachers in developing requisite knowledge and skills for teaching in grades 6-8 in science, mathematics, social sciences and English. This course is taught in conjunction with a field experience in grades 6-12.
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EDUC 441 - Field Experience for Grades 6-12 Credits: (3-6)
Prerequisites: Admission in the Teacher Education program.
Corequisites: EDET 445 , EDRD 416 , EDUC 440 and EDSP 362
This field experience is taken in conjunction with EDUC 440 - Teaching Grades 6-12 (Science, Mathematics, Social Science, and English). It is intended for the pre-service content area teacher to learn the secondary adolescent culture, and to develop and practice skills appropriate for these learners.
Note(s): Pass/Fail. A fee of $110 will be charged to students taking EDUC 441.
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EDUC 442 - Teaching Grades 9-12 Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: EDUC 440 and EDUC 441 , EDRD 416 , EDET 445 .
Corequisites: EDUC 452
Will assist pre-service teachers in integrating their content, professional, and pedagogical knowledge and skills to devise learning experiences which are meaningful to secondary students in grades 9-12. Utilizing investigations, central concepts of their content area, inquiry, and knowledge of the reform movements, this course will allow students to practice skills and to explore the problems in planning learning activities, implementing lessons and teaching secondary science, mathematics, social sciences and English.
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EDUC 450 - Student Teaching: Grades PreK-6 Credits: (6-12)
Prerequisites: Meet eligibility for student teaching.
Provides extensive clinical experience on one or more grade levels appropriate to the certification area. Experience begins with observation and limited participation; culminates in assumption of full responsibility in the classroom. Special seminars are regularly scheduled to enhance professional development of student.
Note(s): A fee of $110 will be charged to students taking EDUC 450.
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EDUC 451 - Student Teaching: Grades 6-8 Credits: (6-12)
Prerequisites: Meet eligibility for student teaching.
Clinical experience on one grade level appropriate to licensure area; begins with observation and limited participation and culminates in assumption of full responsibility in the classroom. Taken in conjunction with EDME 413 .
Note(s): A fee of $110 will be charged to students taking EDUC 451.
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EDUC 452 - Student Teaching Grades 9-12 Credits: (12)
Prerequisites: Meet eligibility for student teaching
A clinical experience in grade levels 9-12 for persons seeking certification to teach secondary schools. Begins with observation and culminates in assumption of full responsibility in the classroom.
Note(s): Pass/Fail. A fee of $110 will be charged to students taking EDUC 452.
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EDUC 453 - Student Teaching: Grades K-12 Credits: (6-12)
Prerequisites: Meet eligibility for student teaching.
Provides clinical experiences in at least two settings: one in an elementary school and one in a middle school or high school. Begins with observation and limited participation and culminates in assumption of full responsibility in the classroom. Special seminars regularly scheduled to enhance professional development of student.
Note(s): Pass/Fail. A fee of $110 will be charged to students taking EDUC 453.
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EDUC 460 - Education in Context (Topic) Credits: (1-12)
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
Provides advanced study on selected topic or emerging issue in educational contexts.
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EDUC 471 - Teaching the Gifted Learner Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDSP 361 and a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Cross-Listed: EDSP 471 .
This course provides an introduction to the field of gifted education and the characteristics and needs of gifted learners.
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EDUC 488 - Final Honors Project Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, a minimum 3.5 GPA in all courses and in educational studies.
The project and the topic to be explored will be determined by the student, the faculty member with whom the student works, and the student’s major program area. (Honors project may be a written or performance-based project.) In order to receive honors credit, a student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the final project. No student may enroll in the Honors project during the semesters of blocking or student teaching. See “Honors College .”
Note(s): Course may not be repeated.
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EDUC 498 - Independent Study Credits: (1-4)
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
Prior permission required; arrangements must be made before registration. See “Independent Study .”
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Educational Foundations |
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EDEF 320 - Introduction to Professional Education Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: A minimum GPA of 2.5 on all work at Radford University.
Pre- or Corequisites: Course in human growth and development (HUMD 300 ; or PSYC 218 and PSYC 317 )
Introduces students to teaching as a profession. Topics include teaching as a profession, the organization and culture of schools, legal rights and responsibilities of teachers and students, philosophical and psychological perspectives, historical developments underlying education in the United States, social issues in education, the application of learning theory to instruction and learning environments, basic concepts and principles regarding teaching strategies, assessment and evaluation of student learning, and teaching from a multicultural perspective.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both EDEF 320 and EDUC 320.
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Educational Technology |
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EDET 411 - Technology for Middle School Teachers Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admittance into Middle School Teacher Preparation Program.
Strengthens skills involving technology and its integration in the middle school classroom. The concentration will be on learning about and manipulating many different types of technologies available in public middle schools. Students will gain ideas and brainstorm strategies to enhance instruction through integration. Students will build a solid resource of ideas for future use with a background of what technology is available.
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EDET 445 - Integration of Educational Technology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prospective teachers will develop critical awareness of instructional technologies in order to successfully integrate technology into their teaching. The course begins with an overview of the latest research on how people learn. This cognitive science research serves as a diagnostic lens to evaluate the efficacy of the instructional technologies the class uses over the course of the semester. Prospective teachers will be introduced to techniques and methods through modeling and direct hands on experience in a wide array of technologies. Along the way, students will develop skills for identifying appropriate technologies and making decisions concerning when to integrate technology.
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EDET 454 - Educational Technology for Diverse Populations Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Cross-Listed: EDSP 454
Students will develop critical awareness of educational and assistive technologies that support students with disabilities, and other learners with diverse needs. The course begins with an overview of the latest research and evidence-based practice in educational technology applications with a focus on instruction. Participants will explore a wide range of these technology applications with a focus on assistive or adaptive technologies. The course focuses on the historical and legal mandates that guide the integration of assistive technologies into the educational programs of students with disabilities.
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Emergency Services |
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ESCC 300 - Principles of Critical Care Medicine Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
This course introduces the student to the functions of a critical care transport team. Students gain an understanding of the special needs of critical patients during transport, and the purpose of hospital procedures. Additional areas of study include history of critical care and medevac operations, medevac safety, critical care transport orientation, communications, and crew resource management.
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ESCC 345 - Critical Care Medicine I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Introduces the student to the functions of a critical care transport team. Students gain an understanding of the special needs of critical patients during transport, and the purpose of hospital procedures. Additional areas of study include history of critical care and medevac operations, medevac safety, flight physiology, critical care transport orientation, communications, and crew resource management.
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ESCC 350 - Critical Care Pharmacology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Provides advanced exposure to pharmacokinetics and pharmacological interventions for conditions commonly encountered by the critical care paramedic. Students learn common medication protocols for various medical and trauma diagnoses, as well as develop critical thinking strategies to determine protocol initiation, monitoring, and discontinuance.
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ESCC 422C - Critical Care Clinical Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Provides the student with approximately 100 hours of supervised patient care opportunities in critical care patient assessment, lab value recognition, advanced medication administration, surgical procedures, and extended care techniques of the critical care patient.
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ESCC 445 - Critical Care Medicine II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Provides advanced cognitive diagnostic and treatment skills for medical diagnoses. Students learn in-depth pathophysiology and prescribed protocol treatment for common medical and traumatic diagnoses seen in critical care transport.
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ESCC 471C - Critical Care Clinical II Credits: (2)
Prerequisites: ESCC 421C.
Provides the student with approximately 100 hours of supervised patient care opportunities in critical care patient assessment, lab value recognition, advanced medication administration, surgical procedures, and extended care techniques of the critical care patient. This course also includes field internship opportunities with regional critical care transport services.
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ESFF 131 - Fire Behavior and Combustion Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start and spread, and how they are controlled.
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ESFF 205 - Building Construction for Fire Protection Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Explores the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety. The focus of this course is on firefighter safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. Two National Fire Academy (NFA) certificates, Principles of Building Construction: Combustible (P.B.C. – C.) and Principles of Building Construction: Noncombustible (P.B.C. – NC.) will be earned after successful completion of the course materials.
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ESFF 225 - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge of the principles of water use in fire protection. Applications of hydraulic principles and how to analyze and solve water supply problems are also addressed.
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ESFF 300 - Fire Protection Systems Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Provides the student with theoretical framework on the design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection, and portable fire extinguishers.
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ESFF 305 - Fire-Related Human Behavior Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Examines how humans respond to fire and how that knowledge has been integrated into life-safety systems’ design and development. Students examine current and past research on human behavior, systems models, life-safety education, and building design to determine the interactions of these areas in emergency situations.
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ESFF 311 - Advanced Fire Suppression Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Provides the student with advanced knowledge and skills required for the firefighter to assume the role of team leader under the supervision of an officer or incident commander (IC). The course also includes content on handling hazardous materials incidents at the operations level.
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ESFF 350 - Fire Dynamics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Examines the underlying principles involved in structural fire protection system, building furnishings, and fire protection systems including water-based fire suppression systems, fire alarm and detection, special hazard suppression systems, and smoke management systems.
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ESFF 375 - Fire Prevention Organization & Management Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Examines factors that shape fire risk and tools for fire prevention including risk reduction education, codes and standards, inspection and plans review, fire investigation, research, master planning, various types of influences, and strategies.
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ESFF 390I - Fire Internship Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours internship.
Provides 150 hours of precepted time with an approved Fire-EMS agency. The course provides students with direct observation and hands-on experience as they are immersed into the work environment of an entry-level firefighter-paramedic. Students focus on engine company operations, ladder company operations, and daily station operations. Students are expected to perform daily station activities and emergency scene operation as directed by the preceptor.
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ESFF 420 - Applications of Fire Research Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Examines basic principles of research and methodology for analyzing current fire-related research in the following areas: fire dynamics, fire test standards and codes, fire safety, fire modeling, structural fire safety, life safety, firefighter health and safety, automatic detection and suppression, transportation fire hazards, risk analysis and loss control, fire service applied research and new trends in fire-related research.
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ESID 100L - Introduction to Emergency Services Lab Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lab.
Designed to verify competency and provide continuing education for the Emergency Medical Technician according to the 2009 National Standard Curriculum.
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ESID 101 - Emergency Medical Technician Credits: (7)
Instructional Method: Five hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Corequisites: ESID 105C .
Provides the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skillset necessary to prepare the student to function independently as an Emergency Medical Technician and is based on the latest release of the National EMS Education Standards. This course partially fulfills the requirements to sit for the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Examination.
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ESID 102 - Emergency Medical Technician I Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; one hour laboratory.
Provides the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skillset necessary to prepare the student to function independently as an Emergency Medical Technician and is based on the latest release of the National EMS Education Standards. This course partially fulfills the requirements to sit for the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Examination.
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ESID 103 - Emergency Medical Technician II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; one hour laboratory.
Prerequisites: ESID 102 .
Corequisites: ESID 105C .
Continues to build the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skillset necessary to prepare the student to function independently as an Emergency Medical Technician and is based on the latest release of the National EMS Education Standards. This course partially fulfillls the requirements to sit for the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Examination.
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ESID 105C - Emergency Medical Technician Clinical Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour clinical.
Corequisites: ESID 101 or ESID 103 .
Clinical course that provides the student with approximately 50 hours of supervised patient care experiences in the hospital setting and/or prehospital setting with a local emergency response agency. This course partially fulfillls the requirements to sit for the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Examination.
Note(s): This course is Pass/Fail.
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ESID 107 - Principles of Emergency Services Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
Provides an overview of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services. Topics include history, roles and responsibilities, well being, illness and injury prevention, legal aspects, and ethics. Basic organizational structure and function of public and private fire and EMS services will be explored. Basic overviews of the National Response Plan and National Incident Management System are included.
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ESID 110 - Foundations Evidence-based Practice ES Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
Students are introduced to the principles of evidence-based practice in the field of emergency services. Specific topics covered include: the historical deficiencies of evidence in prehospital care, sources of scientific knowledge, techniques for evaluating the quality of source material, levels of scientific evidence, and strategies for the translation of new knowledge and evidence into clinical practice.
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ESID 111 - Basic Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
Introduces the multi-skilled patient-focused provider to basic skills associated with cardiac rhythm recognition. The student will learn basic cardiac anatomy and electrophysiology and the techniques of lead placements. The main focus will be the recognition of basic dysrhythmias.
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ESID 112 - Basic First Aid and CPR for Healthcare Providers Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
Introduces the student to basic skills associated with emergency and cardiac care. Instruction will allow the provider to become competent in providing initial care and assisting other healthcare team members in the care of the patient who has specific needs during an emergency situation. This course is offered through a nationally recognized certifying body and includes topics such as interventions for bleeding, choking, poisoning, heart-related emergencies, and CPR. At the conclusion, the student will be eligible to test for certification in First Aid and CPR.
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ESID 113 - Patient Assessment & Airway Management Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture/lab.
Provides the student with the foundation to conduct a patient assessment and provide appropriate airway management. The course includes airway management, ventilation, history taking, physical examination, clinical decision making, communication, and documentation.
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ESID 114 - Twelve-Lead ECG Interpretation Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
Prerequisites: ESID 111 .
Introduces the healthcare student to the basic skills of 12 lead ECG interpretations. The course will include a review of ECG basics, acquisition of the 12 lead ECG, recognition of and localization of acute myocardial infarction. Basic treatment modalities with regard to acute coronary crisis will be addressed.
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ESID 146 - Cardiac Emergencies Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture/lab.
Students are introduced to the principles of evidence-based practice in the field of emergency services. Specific topics covered include: the historical deficiencies of evidence in prehospital care, sources of scientific knowledge, techniques for evaluating the quality of source material, levels of scientific evidence, and strategies for the translation of new knowledge and evidence into clinical practice.
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ESID 151C - Clinical Practice I Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour clinical.
Course provides the student with approximately 50 hours of supervised patient care experiences in areas appropriate to course work.
Note(s): This is a pass/fail course.
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ESID 160C - Clinical Practice II Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours clinical.
Provides students with approximately 100 hours of supervised patient care experiences in areas appropriate to course work.
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ESID 161I - Field Internship I Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour internship
Provides 50 hours of precepted time with an approved advanced life support (ALS) agency. Students participate as an observer and assist the preceptor as directed. Students shadow the preceptor to begin learning the roles and responsibilities of the paramedic while on duty.
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ESID 211 - Prehospital Pharmacology Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture/lab.
Students are provided with the foundations of pharmacology necessary for the entry-level paramedic to formulate a field impression and implement a pharmacological patient treatment plan. The course includes FDA drug classification, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug laws, and drug administration concepts.
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ESID 231 - Obstetrics/Pediatrics Emergencies Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture/lab.
Students are provided with the knowledge and skills needed to assess, form a field impression, and develop a treatment plan for the obstetric, gynecological, or pediatric patient. Topics include sexual assault, vaginal bleeding and infections, normal and abnormal delivery, pre- and post- partum complications, neonatal and pediatric resuscitation, and common pediatric emergencies.
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ESID 245 - Introduction Emergency Services Research Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Students will learn about research methodology and will be introduced to the unique characteristics of research in the emergency services profession. Students explore research problems in the clinical, systems, and education domains and will participate as a research assistant in a faculty led research project. Specific topics addressed in this course include research design, sampling, data collection, and analysis.
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ESID 255 - Trauma Emergencies Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture/lab.
Students are provided with the knowledge and skills needed to assess, form a field impression, and develop a treatment plan for the patient affected by various trauma conditions: blunt and penetrating trauma, hemorrhage and shock, soft tissue trauma, burns, head and neck trauma, spinal, thoracic, abdominal, and musculoskeletal trauma. Trauma systems and mechanisms of injury are addressed.
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ESID 271I - Field Internship II Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour internship.
Provides 50 hours of precepted time with an approved advanced life support (ALS) agency. Students assume the role of attendant-in-charge (AIC) on non-emergent calls. They will continue to expand their knowledge base of the AIC roles and responsibilities as they observe and assist the paramedic preceptor during emergent care situations.
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