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Course Descriptions

 

Environmental and Sustainability Studies
  

  • EVSS 602 Public Policy (3)

    This course seeks to develop a firm understanding of the public policy-making process in the United States. Students study policy making through various perspectives on implementation. The roles of major institutions including the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government, the bureaucracy and interest groups in this process are addressed. Includes various perspectives and interpretations of policymaking, including incrementalism, rationalism, pluralism and elitism. Selected areas of public policy, including transportation, poverty, energy and the environment are used to illustrate both the process and the different perspectives.
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Cross-listing: PUBA 602 
  

  • EVSS 606 Wildlife Law (3)

    An introduction to state, federal and international wildlife law, including state fish and game laws, federal statues (for example Marine Mammal Protection, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Endangered Species Act), wildlife management on federal public lands and international wildlife treaties such as International Whaling Convention.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EVSS 608 Perspectives on Public Administration (3)

    The study and practice of public administration in the United States in the 20th Century. This course examines the historical development of the field of public administration and current approaches to the study and practice of public administration.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • EVSS 609 Administrative Ethics and Accountability (3)

    A critical examination of the legal, political, professional, and organizational accountability demands made on administrators and their relationship to ethical decision making and ethical integrity.
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • EVSS 610 Environmental Biology (3)

    This course emphasizes the application of fundamental toxicological and microbiological concepts to problems which exist in the real world. The course should prepare the student interested in environmental problems with the necessary practical information to make sound judgments in assessing meaningful solutions to existing environmental problems.
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • EVSS 611 Introduction to Environmental and Sustainability Studies (3)

    This class will offer an introductory review of the environmental and sustainability studies discipline and practice, including interdisciplinary scholarship, career opportunities, in public, nonprofit, and private sectors, and contemporary challenges in policy and administration.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • EVSS 620 Physiology and Cell Biology of Marine Organisms (4)

    A study of the regulatory mechanisms found in marine organisms especially as they relate to interactions between the organism and the environment. Mechanisms will be discussed at the organismal, organ-system, tissue and cellular levels.
    Corequisite(s): EVSS 620L 
    Course Frequency: Spring
    Cross-listing: BIOL 600  
  

  • EVSS 620L Physiology and Cell Biology of Marine Organisms Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany EVSS 620 .
    Corequisite(s): EVSS 620 
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • EVSS 622 Ecology of Marine Organisms (4)

    The study of living organisms in the marine environment population and community ecology, reproduction and life histories, productivity, evolution and biogeography. A broad overview of these elements is followed by detailed consideration of major coastal and oceanic ecosystems around the world.
    Corequisite(s): EVSS 622L 
    Course Frequency: Spring
    Cross-listing: BIOL 601  
  

  • EVSS 622L Ecology of Marine Organisms Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany EVSS 622 .
    Corequisite(s): EVSS 622 
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • EVSS 623 Physical Oceanography (4)

    A study of the physics and chemistry of ocean and estuarine water, circulation, waves, and tides. Lecture and laboratory work will emphasize the interrelationships of physical, chemical geological and biological processes in the sea.
    Corequisite(s): EVSS 623L 
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Cross-listing: BIOL 610  
  

  • EVSS 623L Physical Oceanography Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany EVSS 623 .
    Corequisite(s): EVSS 623 
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • EVSS 624 Biometry (4)

    A broad treatment of statistics concentrating on specific statistical techniques used in biological research. Topics covered include sampling procedures and analysis of distributions (binomial, poison, and normal), hypothesis testing and estimation with emphasis on analysis of frequencies, regression and correlation. Several nonparametric and multivariate methods are also discussed. Emphasis is on application of statistical techniques and not theory; therefore knowledge of mathematics through calculus is expected.
    Corequisite(s): EVSS 624L 
    Course Frequency: Spring
    Cross-listing: BIOL 611  
  

  • EVSS 624L Biometry Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany EVSS 624 .
    Corequisite(s): EVSS 624 
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • EVSS 627 Marine Tetrapod Biology (4)

    This lecture, laboratory, and field course emphasizes both the diversity and common themes of the physiological, behavioral, and anatomical adaptations that characterize certain lineages of reptiles, birds and mammals that exploit a wide array of marine habitats. Highlighting the faunas of South Carolina, we will evaluate marine tetrapods as models for advanced studies in evolution, physiology, behavior, ecology and conservation.
    Prerequisite(s): Ecology (BIOL 341) or its equivalent and at least one additional advanced biology course such as Genetics or Vertebrate Zoology.
    Corequisite(s): EVSS 627L 
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • EVSS 627L Marine Tetrapod Biology Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany EVSS 627 .
    Corequisite(s): EVSS 627 
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • EVSS 632 Social Science Methods in Environmental Studies (3)

    This course will introduce students to social science methodologies used to understand humans’ relationships to the environment. The course will provide a basic understanding of the practice of collecting both quantitative and qualitative social science data, developing mixed-methods or interdisciplinary projects, and train students on how to interpret such data.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • EVSS 639 Wetlands and Watersheds (3)

    Introduction to water flow and biogeochemical processes in wetland systems. Discuss the significance of hydrology in wetlands and importance of biogeochemical cycles on water quality in wetlands. Quantitative analysis of water budgets and biochemical processes in soils and water. Lectures and student-led seminars: three hours per week.
    Course Frequency: Every Other Fall
  

  • EVSS 640 Earth Systems Science (3)

    The study of Earth Systems Science demonstrates the interplay of the biosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and the anthroposphere, and highlights the complexity and multi-disciplinary nature of environmental challenges. Knowledge of the features of these systems is applied to understand Earth’s energy budget and biogeochemical cycles, including the role of humankind to cause change from local to global scales and affect the “safe operating space for humanity”.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • EVSS 641 Aqueous Geochemistry (4)

    A quantitative study of equilibrium inorganic and organic geochemical reactions that control surface and groundwater composition. Geochemical modeling methods will be used to better understand the complex interactions between rock, sediment, and water. Lecture three hours per week; laboratory three hours per week.
    Corequisite(s): EVSS 641L 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EVSS 641L Aqueous Geochemistry Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany EVSS 641 .
    Corequisite(s): EVSS 641 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EVSS 645 Coastal Issues and Processes (3)

    This course provides an in-depth understanding of the coastal environment, including coastal policies and environmental issues that result from the activity of humans. Subjects include: origin of coastlines, physical processes, coastal hazards and coastal zone management.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EVSS 650 Energy Production and Resource Management (3)

    A study of the nature of energy and scientific issues relating to its production, storage, distribution, and use from a physics perspective. Production methods to be studied include: hydroelectric, fossil fuel, fission, fusion, wind, photovoltaic, biomass and solar-dynamic. Scientific issues will be related to the cultural and philosophical framework surrounding energy infrastructure and policy.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • EVSS 656 Atmospheric Science (4)

    An introduction to the study of the Earth’s atmosphere. Topics include composition and distribution of the components of the atmosphere, atmospheric thermodynamics, synoptic meteorology, atmospheric aerosol, nucleation processes, microphysics of warm and cold clouds, cloud morphology, violent storms and artificial modification of clouds and precipitation.
    Corequisite(s): EVSS 656L 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EVSS 656L Atmospheric Science Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany EVSS 656 .
    Corequisite(s): EVSS 656 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EVSS 658 Climate Change (4)

    An introduction to the study of the physics of the Earth’s climate. Topics include climatic classification, the spectrum of radiation, absorption, scattering, transmission, radiation, the tropospheric balance, the energy balance at the Earth’s surface, time variations in the energy balance, the atmospheric transport of energy, the atmosphere as a heat engine, CFCs and stratospheric ozone, the carbon cycle, other greenhouse gases, climate heating, integrated assessment of models and human activities affecting climate change. In addition, some of the policy issues associated with such human activities will be addressed.
    Corequisite(s): EVSS 658L 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EVSS 658L Climate Change Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany EVSS 658 .
    Corequisite(s): EVSS 658 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EVSS 659 Environmental Statistics (3)

    This course provides an introduction to environmental statistics and risk assessment. Topics include probability, correlation, regression, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, model testing, residual analysis, and nonparametric models. Environmental applications will be provided throughout the course.
    Prerequisite(s): Math 250: Statistical Methods I (or an equivalent college-level statistics course) or pass an entrance exam.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • EVSS 671 Biodiversity Management (3)

    This course reviews the methods to measure and manage biological diversity in an era of rapid change. Through international case studies, students will review how a biodiversity framework guides sustainable resource management, such as in endangered species recovery, invasive species management, wildlife trade regulations, coastal resiliency, and a variety of marine and terrestrial conservation programs.
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • EVSS 671L Biodiversity Management Laboratory (1)

    This field-based laboratory course introduces students to the sites across the Lowcountry where biodiversity management takes place. Students will be evaluated on their field notes and participation. This is an optional co-requisite course with EVSS 671, Biodiversity Management. 
    Corequisite(s): EVSS 671 
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • EVSS 679 Cultures, Economies, Environmental Governance (3)

    This class critically examines the relationship between humans and their environments, focusing on how diverse social systems develop multi-scale interdependencies with the environment. Topics include cultural and political ecology, international sustainable development, and engage social theories to analyze these phenomena, such as postcolonialism, poststructuralism, Marxism, and feminism.
    Course Frequency: Every Other Fall
  

  • EVSS 680 Case Studies in Environmental Issues (4)

    This course investigates specific case studies. Case studies impart a unique opportunity to explore basic principles of biology, chemistry, geology and physics through practical applications. This approach to problems will be a similar to that used by the practitioners of science and public policy.
    Prerequisite(s): All core courses.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EVSS 690 Internship (6)


    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EVSS 691 Thesis (6)


    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EVSS 693 Independent Study (1-4)

    An individual, directed study of an environmental issue in the area of risk assessment, policy, or science. Topic and project outline must be approved by the Program of Study Committee.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • EVSS 695 Special Topics in Environmental Studies (1-4)

    An intensive study of an approved special topic in the field of environmental studies. These course are designed by the faculty to serve current and emerging interests while adhering to the mission of the program.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • EVSS 695L Special Topics in Environmental Studies Laboratory (0-4)

    An intensive study of an approved special topic in the field of environmental studies. These course are designed by the faculty to serve current and emerging interests while adhering to the mission of the program.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • EVSS 721 Aquaculture (3)

    Principles and techniques of aquaculture, with emphasis on warm-water species that spend all or part of their lives in salt water. Status and potential of aquaculture, including discussions of established and candidate species. Design and management of aquaculture systems. Importance of water quality, feeding, and nutrition; diseases and predators; genetics and breeding; and economic considerations in aquaculture.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Cross-listing: BIOL 644  
  

  • EVSS 722 Marine Invertebrate Zoology (4)

    A study of the functional morphology, life history, systematics, evolution and other selected aspects of the biology of marine invertebrates.
    Corequisite(s): EVSS 722L 
    Course Frequency: Every Other Fall
  

  • EVSS 722L Marine Invertebrate Zoology Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany EVSS 722 .
    Corequisite(s): EVSS 722 
    Course Frequency: Every Other Fall
  

  • EVSS 724 Ichthyology (4)

    A study of fishes, emphasizing diversity and evolution, morphology, physiology, ecology, life histories, behavior, systematics and biogeography. Laboratory work will focus on groups important in the local fauna.
    Corequisite(s): EVSS 724L 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EVSS 724L Ichthyology Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany EVSS 724 .
    Corequisite(s): EVSS 724 
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • EVSS 725 Marine Botany (4)

    Introduction to taxonomy, morphology, phylogeny and ecology of marine plants. Major groups of planktonic and benthic algae and vascular plants from the coast of South Carolina are studied.
    Corequisite(s): EVSS 725L 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EVSS 725L Marine Botany Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany EVSS 725 .
    Corequisite(s): EVSS 725 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EVSS 726 Fisheries Science (3)

    A general introduction to methods of harvesting aquatic resources and collection and evaluation of biological data to effectively manage these resources. Topics include age and growth analysis; mortality, recruitment, and yield; production and early life history; stock assessment techniques; and a detailed study of certain important fisheries.
    Course Frequency: Spring
    Cross-listing: BIOL 643  
  

  • EVSS 746 Aquatic Toxicology (3)

    An introduction to assessing the effects of toxic substances on aquatic organisms and ecosystems. Topics include general principles of toxicology, fate and transport models, quantitative structure-activity relationships, single-species and community-level toxicity measures, regulatory issues, and career opportunities. Examples will be drawn from marine, freshwater and brackish-water systems.
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Cross-listing: BIOL 646  
  

  • EVSS 900 Continuous Research Enrollment (1-9)

    Students who are nearing the end of their coursework for their degree and who have begun work on their master’s thesis topic may need to utilize the Continuous Research Enrollment course to maintain a suitable level of enrollment for their programs. Linked directly to students’ research on a thesis topic and must be considered as a progress report toward that end when graded by the thesis advisor. The course will be graded on a pass-fail basis.
    Prerequisite(s): Form submission and program approval.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated when taken within the program’s time limit requirements.
    Restriction(s): Continuous Research Enrollment hours cannot be used as part of a program of study towards a degree. Continuous Research Enrollment hours may not be taken in lieu of thesis hours, but may be taken in combination with thesis hours, if no additional hours are available or necessary.

Finance
  

  • FINC 560 Special Topics in Finance (3)

    This course provides an in-depth analysis of selected finance issues which might affect accounting professionals.
    Course Frequency: Occasional

Foundations, Secondary, and Special Education
  

  • EDFS 500 Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (1)

    This course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to effectively handle crisis situations in school, clinic and residential settings. Students receive training in strategies designed to prevent and if necessary, control verbally and physically aggressive behavior while protecting students and themselves.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 501 Introduction to Exceptional Children and Youth (3)

    An introductory course designed for general and special educators. An interdisciplinary approach to the study of the learning and behavioral characteristics of exceptional children and youth. Includes causes, identification, educational and community programs and provisions. Observation required (10 hours).
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Cross-listing: EDFS 401
  

  • EDFS 505 Field I: Assessment and Instruction of Students with Disabilities (3)

    Supervised field experience requiring a minimum of 45 hours of classroom experience with children or youth with disabilities. Related seminar addresses the roles of the special educators, organizational and legal contexts for special education programs, models of service delivery, professional and ethical practice, and collaboration skills.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 530  or EDFS 520  or EDFS 510  
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • EDFS 510 Characteristics of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (3)

    An in-depth study of the unique learning and behavioral characteristics of children and youth with intellectual disabilities. Includes theory and practice related to identification and educational and community programs, and provisions for this exceptionality.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 501  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Cross-listing: EDFS 410
  

  • EDFS 512 Educational Procedures for Individuals with Emotional Disabilities (3)

    An in-depth study of educational procedures used to teach children and youth with emotional disabilities. Includes teaching procedures, development and use of materials and individual and classroom management techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 530  or permission of the instructor
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Cross-listing: EDFS 412
  

  • EDFS 513 Field II: Assessment and Instruction of Students with Disabilities (3)

    This course is a supervised field experience involving 75 hours of direct contact with exceptional children or youth. The student will plan and deliver instruction to individual pupils and small groups. Students will be placed in their area of specialization (i.e., LD, ED, MD).
    Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): EDFS 512  or EDFS 528  or EDFS 522  
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Cross-listing: EDFS 413
  

  • EDFS 520 Characteristics of Students with Learning Disabilities (3)

    An in-depth study of the unique learning and behavioral characteristics of children and youth. Includes theory and practice related to identification and educational and community programs, and provisions for this exceptionality with learning disabilities.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 501  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Cross-listing: EDFS 420
  

  • EDFS 522 Educational Procedures for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (3)

    An in-depth study of educational procedures used to teach children and youth with intellectual disabilities. Includes teaching procedures, development and use of materials, and classroom management techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 510  or permission of the instructor
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Cross-listing: EDFS 422
  

  • EDFS 525 Literacy Development and Intervention for Students with Disabilities (3)

    This course is an in-depth study of research-based methodologies for reading and written expression assessment and instruction for K-12 students with emotional, learning or mental disabilities. The course will focus on developmental, corrective and strategic approaches and requires students to demonstrate competence in planning individualized reading and written language programs.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 501  or equivalent or permission of the instructor
    Course Frequency: Spring
    Cross-listing: EDFS 425
  

  • EDFS 528 Educational Procedures for Students with Learning Disabilities (3)

    An in-depth study of educational procedures used to teach children and youth with learning disabilities. Includes teaching procedures, development and use of materials.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 520  or permission of the instructor
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Cross-listing: EDFS 428
  

  • EDFS 530 Characteristics of Individuals with Emotional Disabilities (3)

    An in-depth study of the unique learning and behavioral characteristics of children and youth with emotional disabilities. Includes theory and practice related to identification and educational community programs and provisions for this exceptionality.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 501  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Cross-listing: EDFS 430
  

  • EDFS 535 Teaching Literacy to Adults (3)

    A course designed for individuals who work with adults lacking proficient literacy skills. Focuses on characteristics and learning styles of older adolescents and adult learners. Topics of study include diagnostic techniques, instructional materials, teaching strategies and community resources.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 537 Educational Assessment of Students with Disabilities (3)

    A study of the selection, administration, and interpretation of formal standardized educational measures. Includes the application of assessment information to individualized education programs for exceptional children and youth. Field hours are required. (spring)
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 501  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Spring
    Cross-listing: EDFS 437
  

  • EDFS 550 Classroom and Behavior Management (3)

    A study of a variety of management systems with focus on specific techniques and their application in the classroom.
    Course Frequency: Spring
    Cross-listing: EDFS 450
  

  • EDFS 630 Introduction to Educational Supervision (3)

    Basic concepts of contemporary educational supervision as they relate to teachers in leadership positions. Includes models for the supervision of student teachers, other teachers and school personnel as well as the supervision of instruction and curriculum.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 631 Instructional Media (3)

    A basic course designed to familiarize the student with the use of instructional media in education. The methods of program design, production, and evaluation are studied and implemented.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 632 Education Psychology Learning, Cognition, and Motivation (3)

    This course examines theoretical understandings of human learning, cognition and motivation including advances in the study of learning and instruction. Content is focused on the practical classroom applications of findings emerging from the field of cognitive neuroscience. The course offers students opportunities to develop and reflect on their teaching and assessment skills as they further their understanding of learners and learning in the classroom.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • EDFS 635 Educational Research (3)

    An in-depth study of methods used in different types of educational research. Includes involvement of the student in the process of educational research design, implementation, reporting, and evaluation.
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • EDFS 645 Discipline - A Total Approach (3)

    A comprehensive model for behavior management which includes preventive discipline techniques, appropriate intervention strategies, instructional considerations, classroom structure, the role of the principal and teacher, and student self-concept. The dynamics of disruptive student behavior and a personal responsibility approach to behavior management are presented for use with persistent behavior problems.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 646 Cognitive Approaches for Developing Self-Esteem (3)

    An in-depth study of the importance of self-esteem as related to student motivation, achievement, and behavior. Emphasizes cognitive approaches to the development of self-esteem and the relationship between self-esteem and teacher performance.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 647 Strategies for Teaching Critical Thinking (3)

    A focus on strategies to enhance critical thinking skills in grades K-12 across all curricular areas. Includes study of the relationship between critical thinking, student achievement, and motivation. Highlights current research on higher-order thinking skills, creative problem solving and decision making.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 651 Orientation to the Profession of Special Education (1)

    This course will explore the roles and responsibilities of special educators as professionals serving students with disabilities and the families, agencies, and professionals central in these students’ lives. Orientation to the ethical and professional standards that guide the profession will provide a framework for organization of future coursework and practical experiences in the program.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 652 Foundations of Education (3)

    In-depth study integrating concepts and information from major social sciences and philosophy to examine the problem of teaching in modern schools. Historical approaches are used to focus on cultural, socioeconomic and political issues affecting education.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • EDFS 654 Human Growth and Development (3)

    The study of general principles of lifelong human growth and development and the relationship of teaching and learning theories to physical, social, intellectual and emotional development.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • EDFS 656 Program Planning and Development for the Gifted (3)

    This course provides students with the fundamental principles of gifted program development. It addresses areas such as student identification procedures with a particular focus on gifted with special needs, curriculum development, staff development, personnel and resource utilization, budgeting, staff selection, needs assessment, evaluation, written plan development and change agent strategies.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 660 Nature of Science, Mathematics, and Science/Mathematics Education (3)

    Topics include the historical development of science and mathematics and the variety of philosophies in science/mathematics education. Other topics include social trends affecting science education in the United States since 1900, including reform movements of 1904, 1937, 1945, 1960 and the present; and local frameworks addressing national and global concerns.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • EDFS 670 Principles and Strategies for Teaching Multilingual Learners (PK-12) (3)

    A survey course intended to provide pre-K through grade 12 educators with knowledge of the principles, underlying methodologies and techniques for promoting acquisition of a second language through academic content. The main focus is to demonstrate a variety of instructional strategies that can benefit all students in a multicultural classroom.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • EDFS 671 Teaching Reading and Writing to PK-12 Multilingual Learners (3)

    This course is intended to provide a theoretical foundation for the teaching of reading and writing English to multilingual learners in PK-12 schools. Participants will learn about journal writing, reading/writing workshops, family literacy, writing for publication and writing in the content areas.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • EDFS 672 Linguistic and Cultural Diversity in Education (3)

    This course provides pre-K-12 educators with an understanding of issues affecting linguistically and culturally diverse learners. Topics include analysis of language and its development in diverse settings, history of bilingual education, cultural/learning style preferences, cultural influences in curriculum and materials, legal issues related to serving multilingual learners, multilingual program development, and home/school collaboration.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • EDFS 673 Assessing Student Performance (3)

    This class will provide a theoretical foundation for gathering and analyzing the data necessary for effective assessment of instruction serving multilingual learners. Students will learn to question what kinds of data are collected, why and how data are used and what kinds of data may be overlooked in the assessment process.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • EDFS 674 Linguistics for Multilingual Learner Program Specialists (3)

    This course provides prospective and practicing teachers of PK-12 multilingual learners a broad understanding of the grammar of English and a foundation in general linguistics. The course provides a theoretical basis for selecting language teaching strategies. Differences in descriptive and prescriptive grammars and their roles in the instruction of multilingual learners are explored. Participants develop skills in linguistic analysis through exploring traditional, transformational, case, and discourse perspectives.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 675 Success in Reading and Writing (3)

    A study of the structured use of reading materials from the daily world of the elementary school child such as newspapers, magazines and children’s books. Using these materials, participants learn to teach effectively without ability grouping and to organize classroom time to include all elements of a total language arts program.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 680 Teaching English Through the Content Areas (Or Content Modification for ESOL Students K-12) (3)

    This course will focus on successful techniques for teaching both content and related academic language to all students. Students will learn how to make modifications for limited English proficiency students by using several techniques, including graphic organizers, scaffolded lessons, cooperative learning, alternative assessment and multicultural activities.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 681 Second Language Acquisition for Teachers of Elementary and Secondary Learners (3)

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to compare first and second language acquisition theories, such as the biological, learning, cognitive, behaviorist and interactionist theories. Students will also explore political, social and economic factors that impede or accelerate the learning of a second language.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 682 ESOL Curriculum Design and Materials Development for K-12 Students (3)

    This course will explore current trends in developing effective curriculum and materials for K-12 students who are non-native English speakers. Topics include instructional strategies and materials for content-area instruction and developing the four language components.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 683 English Grammar/Structure for ESOL Teachers (3)

    This course will provide educators with an understanding of facts and generalizations about the English language and the resources to use for understanding ESOL/EFL instruction. Students will develop skills in linguistic analysis through exploring traditional, transformational, case and discourse perspectives.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 684 ESOL/Talented and Gifted and Special Education Issues (3)

    This course will explore ways of differentiating language and learning differences from disabilities. The following will be addressed: building learning communities for diverse learners, identifying gifted and talented non-native English speakers, deconstructing concepts of disability in society, family and school partnerships, special education and other ESOL issues.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 685 Independent Study in Education (1-3)

    Graduate students may undertake an individually supervised study of a special topic in education chosen by the student. Each project is done in consultation with a member of the graduate faculty qualified to guide and evaluate the student’s work. Time deadlines must be set before initiation of the project.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and the department chair
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 3 credit hours.
  

  • EDFS 686 Special Topics in Education (1-6)

    An intensive study of an approved special topic in the field of education. No more than three hours may be taken under this listing during an academic semester or its equivalent.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
  

  • EDFS 687 Introduction to Educational Technology (3)

    This is an introductory course for pre-service and in-service teachers using technology in the classroom. Students become familiar with application software such as word processing, databases and hypermedia, desktop publishing and telecommunications, and learn to evaluate hardware and software.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • EDFS 688 Techniques for Teaching Logo (3)

    A study of the philosophy and techniques for teaching Logo and its use in the development of problem solving and higher-order thinking. The course includes learning Logo primitives and techniques for incorporating these into the educational curriculum. Illustrative programming problems require exploration and creativity and include utilization of Logo’s ability to handle numbers, words, and lists in an interactive manner.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 687  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 689 Application of Telecommunications in the Classroom (3)

    This course provides information that allows students to incorporate telecommunications into their classroom using local bulletin board systems, Internet, and commercial information services. They learn to send and receive e-mail and post messages, both locally and internationally; send and receive files; and do electronic research.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 687  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • EDFS 690 Use of Technology in Reading, Language Arts and Social Studies (3)

    Critical review of software and hardware in reading, language arts and social studies. Includes techniques for integrating technology into the curriculum and evaluating effectiveness.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 687  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 691 Use of Technology in Math and Science (3)

    Designed to expose participants to skills and techniques for using technology, software, and hardware to improve the instruction of mathematics and science. Participants review current mathematics and science software, develop activities to incorporate technology into the mathematics and science curriculum and design problem-solving activities.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 687  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 692 Advanced Technology Applications in Education (3)

    This course incorporates technologies including: laser discs, CD-ROM, video and audio digitizing and hypermedia with advanced techniques, such as importing files, to create finished software programs. The class is based on using hypermedia as an authoring system, related technologies, and incorporating instructional design theory to create educational software.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 687  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 697 Special Topics in Technology (3)

    An intensive study of an approved special topic in the field of educational technology. No more than three hours may be taken under this listing during an academic semester or its equivalent.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 700 Thesis (3)

    A research project completed under the guidance of a graduate faculty member and submitted and defended before a graduate committee.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 701 Thesis (3)

    Continuation of EDFS 700 .
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 703 Curriculum, Policy, and Systems in Science and Mathematics Education (3)

    This course is designed to examine possible solutions to current problems in curriculum and policy within school systems in South Carolina. This course is designed to increase organizational and interpersonal skills that empower teachers to alter school climates and garner technical support while designing and implementing K-12 programs of excellence. (spring)
    Prerequisite(s): 15 credit hours in the SMFT program or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 704 Practicum in the Instruction of Multilingual Learners (3)

    This course includes 75 hours of supervised fieldwork and a weekly, one-hour seminar. Students will “shadow” a Multilingual Learner Program Specialist and work towards jointly preparing and delivering classroom instruction.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 712 Transitional Programming for Exceptional Children and Youth (3)

    Designed for general and special educators, this course focuses on transition issues affecting exceptional children and youth. Educators acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and implement appropriate transition services, including career and vocational education. Procedures to facilitate student career decision making are covered.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 501  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 713 The Special Educator as Consultant (3)

    A course designed to prepare special education teachers and support personnel to work with classroom teachers, principals, and other school personnel serving exceptional children. The course includes a review and application of consultation models, techniques, evaluation and research.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 501  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
 

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