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UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ACCOUNTING COURSES (ACCT)
ACCT 101 Introduction to Accounting I 3 Credits Fundamentals needed by business students and potential accounting majors to understand the accounting equation and its applications, including the posting, and summarization of accounting data, and the preparation of basic financial statements. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of accounting data from the user's point of view. There is thus emphasis on analysis and interpretation of accounting data and understanding the accounting concepts needed in making internal management decisions.
ACCT 102 Introduction to Accounting II 3 Credits Fundamentals needed by business students and potential accounting majors to understand the accounting equation and its applications, including the posting, and summarization of accounting data, and the preparation of basic financial statements. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of accounting data from the user's point of view. There is thus emphasis on analysis and interpretation of accounting data and understanding the accounting concepts needed in making internal management decisions. ACCT 102 is a continuation of ACCT 101.
ACCT 200 Principles of Accounting 3 Credits Course is designed for accounting majors and other business students who require further training in accountancy. The course builds upon the fundamental accounting principles given in ACCT 101 and 102 and gives students the necessary foundation to proceed to the intermediate level. The course covers basic Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss accounts in depth. It covers Partnerships and Corporations and introduces students to more advanced topics including budgeting, cost accounting, cash flows, etc. Prerequisite: ACCT 102.
ACCT 203 Intermediate Accounting I 3 Credits Application of accounting principles to financial statement preparation. Emphasis on procedure and presentation; particular attention to cash, accounts receivable, and principles and concepts of inventory valuation. Technique and theory of accounting principles as applied to consignments, income statements, types of interest, etc.; detailed analysis of each balance account. Prerequisite: ACCT 102
ACCT 204 Intermediate Accounting II 3 Credits Application of accounting principles to financial statement preparation. Emphasis on procedure and presentation; particular attention to cash, accounts receivable, and principles and concepts of inventory valuation. Technique and theory of accounting principles as applied to consignments, income statements, types of interest, etc.; detailed analysis of each balance account. ACCT 204 is a continuation of ACCT 203. Prerequisite: ACCT 102 Prerequisite: ACCT 203.
ACCT 301 Cost Accounting 3 Credits Cost Accounting treats accounting and managerial aspects in cost concepts including job order, process cost systems, flexible budgets, joint by-product costs, break-even points, differential cost, etc. Problems and practice projects are basis for study. Cost Accounting II involves principles and procedures with emphasis on problems of cost analysis. Prerequisite: ACCT 200 or permission of Department Chair.
ACCT 305 Auditing 3 Credits Auditing treats principles, standards, and procedures. Key subjects includes: auditing concepts, beginning an audit, audit programs, audit working papers, procedures applicable to assets, liabilities, and proprietorship accounts and includes closing the audit, post-audit considerations, and preparation of the auditor's report. Prerequisite: ACCT 200 or permission of Department Chair.
ACCT 360 Co-op Experience I in Accounting 3 Credits Minimum 20 hours per week of supervised work site experience for 12 weeks beginning the junior year. Prerequisite: By permission of the Department Chair.
ACCT 361 Co-op Experience II in Accounting 3 Credits Minimum 20 hours per week of second term supervised work site experience for 12 weeks. Prerequisite: By permission of the Department Chair.
ACCT 401 Advanced Accounting I 3 Credits Advanced Accounting I deals with branch accounting, merger and consolidations. Prerequisite: ACCT 204
ACCT 402 Advanced Accounting II 3 Credits Advanced Accounting II deals with partnerships, trusts, insurance, governmental accounting and other advanced topics. Prerequisite: ACCT 204 and ACCT 401 or permission of Department Chair.
ACCT 406 Governmental Accounting 3 Credits Concepts and procedures appropriate to accounting for activities of governmental, quasi-governmental, and nonprofit units and institutions. This is the capstone course. Prerequisite: ACCT 200 or permission of Department Chair.
ACCT 411 International Accounting and Taxation 3 Credits Focuses on international problems and injects broadest possible perspective into the development and application of accounting thought. Covers concepts such as replacement values in accounts or most reasonable premise of financial statement consolidation for purposes of reporting to stockholders; differences in methods and procedures, e.g., translation of foreign currency amounts and providing for depreciation.
ACCT 415 Certified Public Accounting Review I 3 Credits A complete review of accounting theory and practice, business law, ethics, taxation and auditing in preparation for taking the Uniform Examination for Certified Public Accountants.
ACCT 416 Certified Public Accounting Review II 3 Credits A complete review of accounting theory and practice, business law, ethics, taxation and auditing in preparation for taking the Uniform Examination for Certified Public Accountants.
ACCT 436 Managerial Accounting 3 Credits Case studies and detailed techniques of cost accounting, internal auditing and controllership. Course provides understanding of important dimensions of management function of accounting.
ACCT 460 Co-op Experience III in Accounting 3 Credits Minimum 20 hours per week of third term supervised work site experience for 12 weeks. Prerequisite: By permission of the Department Chair.
ACCT 461 Co-op Experience IV in Accounting 3 Credits Minimum 20 hours per week of fourth term supervised work site experience for 12 weeks during the senior year. Prerequisite: By permission of the Department Chair.
ACCT 480 Federal Taxation I 3 Credits Federal Taxation I treats principles and practice of federal tax with topics including gross income, itemized deductions, capital gains and losses, net operating loss, carrying forward and back, history of taxation, inception of law, credits, exemptions, tax research, and operation of tax forms.
ACCT 481 Federal Taxation II 3 Credits Federal Taxation II deals with more involved problems of income determination, reorganization, partnership and specially taxed corporations, foreign taxes, Social Security, estate and gift taxes, and administrative procedures.
ACCT 482 Federal Taxation III 3 Credits Federal Taxation III provides an in-depth understanding of a broad spectrum of federal income taxation and a review of tax procedures and law for the Internal Revenue Service Special Enrollment Examination. Useful as a refresher course in federal tax procedures for the tax practitioner. Prerequisite: Either ACCT 480 or ACCT 481 can be taken first but both should be taken before ACCT 482.
ACCT 485 Computerized Accounting Information System 3 Credits Design, development of general and specialized accounting computerized information systems including the role of accounting information systems within business operating environments. Prerequisite: ACCT 200.
ANTH 107 Introduction to Anthropology 3 Credits Exploration of a variety of current perspectives in anthropology are discussed in this course with a focus on those questions anthropologists ask in seeking to understand human experience and cultural variation. The course aims to explore mankind in a multicultural ever-changing world. ART 101- Art Appreciation 3 Credits This is an integrated study of the arts, including painting, sculpture, landscape, cityscape, music, dance, theatre, photography, film and literature. Students are assisted in discovering that the appreciation of art is an expression of the human spirit. It examines works from various epochs, cultures and genres, noting common elements and distinctive characteristics. Audio-visual resources are commonly used, and field trips will be arranged.
CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT COURSES
CHDE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood 3 Credits This course provides a conceptual framework for examining roles and services in early childhood education. Includes historical, social, philosophical and ethical influences and emphasizes current trends, issues, and practices. Introduces techniques for observing children and the roles and responsibilities of the childcare worker.
CHDE 102 Growth and Development of Children 3 Credits This course provides a conceptual framework for examining roles in early childhood education. Includes historical, social, philosophical and ethical influences and emphasizes current trends, issues, and practices. In looking at the ages and stages of children and their development.
CHDE 103 Special Needs and Development of Children 3 Credits This course provides framework for using principles of developmentally appropriate practice to design effective learning programs for young children with special needs. Focus will include children from birth to age 6 and their families. Includes mainstreaming and inclusion strategies, curriculum planning observation, and problem solving and teamwork skills.
CHDE 104 Curriculum and Instruction 3 Credits This course provides experience in selecting, preparing and presenting learning activities. Includes planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning activities and a curriculum, which adapts to the needs of the children. To encourage children as active learners and provide an environment for key experiences. This includes positive interaction with adults and family participation.
CHDE 201 Cognitive Development and Application 3 Credits This is a study of how children develop and learn from conception to middle childhood. Theory and research relating to the physical, social-personal and cognitive development of children and the role of the family are emphasized. Approaches will be provided for observing, recording and interpreting the behavior of children who are developing normally and those with special needs. The learning process is seen as an interaction between the goal-oriented actions of the learner and the environmental realities that affect those actions. Children construct their own models of reality, which develop over time in response to new experiences and exposure to other viewpoints.
CHDE 202 Infant and Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3 Credits This course provides a holistic approach to three topics-nutrition, health, and safety—that are in order to provide the best environment for optimal growth and development of children. Strategies for maintaining a healthy child environment are covered. Indoor and outdoor safety topics are examined. What is necessary to provide nutritional balance and vital exercise is addressed. Throughout the course the interrelationship of these areas on the well being of children is stressed. Contextual influences of family, day-care, and culture are integrated at appropriate times throughout the course. The course focuses throughout on development stages and sequences.
CHDE 203 Child Development Classroom Management 3 Credits Introduction of the basic theories, techniques and skills necessary to successfully manage groups of diverse children. The study and application of effective individual and group management techniques based upon behavioral, cognitive, environmental and developmental theories. Special emphasis is placed on developing supportive learning environment to promote self-esteem and self-control. Study will include general operations of classroom to include planning and work assignments.
CHDE 204 Multicultural Education 3 Credits Designed to introduce the theories and dynamics of the influence of culture on child development. Ethnic, racial, and cultural diversity in education is explored. A global perspective is encouraged and training in cultural skills, sensitivity, and responsiveness to different economic, social, racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds are promoted.
CHDE 205 Professional Development 3 Credits This course is designed to help students gain knowledge about effective strategies for professional development within the early childhood, school age and early intervention fields. Specific topics include professional identity and roles, methods of collaboration to achieve individual and organizational change, current child and family policy issues, and leadership skills. Students will demonstrate knowledge of these competency areas and the value of lifelong learning within one’s profession through action plans and portfolio development.
CHDE 206 Child Development Practicum 3 Credits Students are assigned to Day Care, school, and/or Head Start centers that are exemplary and accredited to provide additional real-life, real time experiences. This exposure will enhance their academic studies and observations. Students spend time under supervision, working with preschool or school-age children in school or day care programs.
CHDE 210 Special Topics in Child Development 3 Credits Series of seminars, the topics will vary and will cover developing concepts, theories and best practices, lab work and portfolio development, guided reading and discussions; observation and direct involvement in a child care, school-age or early childhood educational facility.
CHDE 212 Literature for Children 3 Credits Acquaints students with various forms of children’s literature. Develops ability to select quality books that are age appropriate. Students will learn techniques for reading and telling stories. Covers language development and activities ages 0-8. To include preschool, school-age and after school type programs.
CHDE 214 Introduction to Education Technology 3 Credits This course introduces the topics of computer and related technology as this technology applies to education. The focus is on modern technology as an important educational tool. The role of the computer in the curriculum and technologies for improving instruction-using technology will be explored.
CHDE 301 Movement and Music for Children 3 Credits Activities related to the development of young children including gross motor, perceptual motor and creative movement as well as activities that will stimulate rhythm, singing and listening skills. To include following directions and memory development techniques.
CHDE 302 School Age Child Care 3 Credits This course will focus on the developmental expectations and activities relating to the school age child in before and after school care. Legal issues, community resources, parent involvement, nutrition and health care. Administrative procedures will be a part of the course including lesson planning and curriculum.
CHDE 303 Principles of Preschool Education 3 Credits Methods and Materials for Infant and Toddler Care-Acquaints prospective teachers or care-givers of infant and toddlers with ways they play and learn at specific development levels; development of appropriate materials and activities for physical motor, social-emotional and cognitive development; emphasis on adult behaviors with enhance development and learning for infants and toddlers.
CHDE 306 Creative Activities for Children 3 Credits Activity Programming – Recreational and creative activities as factors, which change patterns of behavior in children. Designed to introduce the student to a basic understanding of the benefits of play and recreation for school-age children. Provide students with the basic skills to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for school-age children and adolescents.
CHDE 307 Parent-Teacher Interactions 3 Credits This course will assist preschool and school-age teachers in developing skills that will help them effectively relate to peers. Topics will include parent/child and parent/teacher communication techniques. Additional units will include children’s fears, discipline, nutrition, parent meetings, group management, parent involvement, parent education and school and community resources. CHDE 308 Growth and Development of Children II 3 Credits This course will focus on the study of the characteristics of growth and development of young children ages three to eight. Guided observations in a child development center as a basis for understanding children and oneself. Prerequisite: CHDE 102
CHDE 309 Childhood Learning Models 3 Credits This course provides the theoretical and practical framework of how children. Age appropriate methods of teaching, process education through exposure to appropriate materials and procedures, and child-centered curriculum are emphasized.
CHDE 310 Infant and Toddler Development 3 Credits Presents an in-depth review of the pattern of movement or change that begins at conception through birth, through infancy (1-12 months), and, finally through toddler hood (13-24 months). The course will identify and describe normative (most typical) stages and sequences of growth and development in the following areas: physical, motor, sensory, perceptual, emotional, personality, cognitive, language, and attachment. What is known about parental and teaching practices that facilitate health growth and development in infants and toddlers will be addressed.
CHDE 312 Activities for Special Individuals 3 Credits Students will study the development of the Exceptional Child – study of children whose development does not follow normal patterns; problems of identification, diagnosis and potential assessment. In addition, it will cover the background and current status of the field, an overview of the characteristics of normal versus at-risk and special needs population of infants and toddlers, preschool and school-age, and theoretical models and strategies of early intervention, including Individualized Family Service (IFS) planning and team building. Prerequisite: CHDE 103
CHDE 313 Cognitive Activities for Children 3 Credits This course is a study of experiences with materials, techniques, and resources for developing the young child’s awareness of science and pre-math concepts. Study of young children’s thinking in the areas of mathematics and science. Basic information about math and science concepts applying developmentally appropriate practices with young children will also be incorporated into the course. Prerequisite: CHDE 201
CHDE 314 Stimulation of Learning 3 Credits A course dealing with the stimulation of observation, and problems solving in the young child. Material geared toward curriculum concerns and curriculum building for pre-school programs.
CHDE 315 Equipment and Materials 3 Credits A survey course dealing with the elements of the preschool classroom and the out-door play area fore the preschool child. Includes the relationship between program goals and the choice and arrangement of materials.
CHDE 316 Play and the Young Child 3 Credits Designed to introduce the student to a basic understanding of the benefits of play and recreation for school-age children. Provide students with the basic skills to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for school-age children and adolescents.
CHDE 317 Child and Society 3 Credits Introduction to sociology of child development emphasizing role of the family, schools, and other social agents in the socialization process. Topics include effects of television, divorce and child abuse. This course will help students to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with families within the context of the urban community to benefit the well being of the growing child. Prerequisite: CHDE 105
CHDE 318 Child Psychology 3 Credits Presents an overview of this scientific field which traces the growing child’s development from the embryonic stage into adolescence. The course describes the many factors that affect children’s development, as well as how researchers go about identifying them. The lectures and readings have a major developmental focus, addressing changes in behavior and abilities that occur as development proceeds. The contextual influences of family, school, and culture are integrated into appropriate area throughout the course. The course includes lectures, discussion, class team work and student preparation of topical papers and oral presentations and quizzes.
CHDE 319 Social Development 3 Credits Student will learn to provide an atmosphere to help children enjoy playing, working and dealing with problems children have in-group situations. This course/module focuses on multicultural issues such as intercultural communication, dual socialization, cultural embeddedness, language proficiency, teaching practices, and the influence of one’s one culture on behavior.
CHDE 322 Child Develop Laboratory 3 Credits Students will have observation and experience in an approved child care center. Students will observe, participate, teach, and engage in extra-class activities with 3-5 year-old children or school-age. Peer teaching and classroom field experience in approved site are included.
CHDE 323 Curriculum Models 3 Credits Focus is on curriculum planning and content, as well as on materials and resources appropriate to the field. Some attention is given to computer applications and to classroom diversity. Students receive instruction in teaching strategies, models and materials. They produce lessons and materials and use them during an extensive field experience in approved site.
CHDE 324 Assessment of Individual Children 3 Credits This course introduces child assessment materials and their use. Student observation skills will be developed as well as assessment and devolution interpretation. To include post assessment and lesson planning using IEP.
CHDE 401 Administration in Child Care 3 Credits This course is designed to familiarize students with basic values, structure, organization and programming of group care facilities that are required for child care and early childhood programs. The operations of the child care facility including staff relations, budgeting, ordering, planning and evaluation of center operation and record keeping. Prerequisite: CHDE 203
CHDE 402 Management of Child Care Centers 3 Credits Emphasis on method of organizing and operating childcare centers will be the major focus of this course. Legal regulations, equipment selection, community relations and resources and employment procedures will be discussed.
CHDE 403 Planning and Scheduling Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Programs for Young Children 3 Credits Scheduling to meet the needs of children is a major focus in this course. Students will learn how their scheduling can be tempered by weather, energy levels, emergencies, attention span and other variables.
CHDE 404 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner 3 Credits This course provides an understanding of the exceptional learner and of the rapidly changing field of special education. Topics include special education categories and terminology, current issues and laws, alternative programs designs for meeting exceptional needs (mainstreaming, integration, and inclusion), the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and assessment, school responsibilities, parent rights, the role of the regular teacher and the special education, the origin and nature of exceptionalities, and instructional strategies for the exceptional learner. Observation is required in appropriate school settings. CHDE 405 Supervision of the Exceptional Child 3 Credits Techniques in handling and communicating with the deaf, blind, developmentally delayed, and physically handicapped child. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent enrollment in Child Development 205.
CHDE 406 Observation and Management of Child Behavior 3 Credits Theory and practice of techniques for observing and recording child behavior leading to an understanding of the individual child and developmentally appropriate positive methods of guiding behavior. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline are part of the course. Prerequisite: Child Development 101 or consent of department chairperson.
CHDE 407 Principles and Practice of School-Age Programs 3 Credits For students currently employed or preparing to work in child care settings. Designed to introduce the student to the principles of developmentally appropriate practice in a school-age group setting. The student will review the developmental stages of school-age children in the social, emotional, physical and cognitive domains and apply these principles to the design and establishment of the physical environment, program scheduling, health and safety practices and group management. Techniques for parental involvement will be included. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement test and Grade of C or better in Child Development …
CHDE 408 Administration and Supervision of Preschool Centers 3 Credits For those with experience as teachers or directors of nursery schools or day care centers who wish to improve their skills in administration and supervision. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
CHDE 425 Child Development Internship 3 Credits This course places the student in an institution that matches his or her interest area, such as interning in a teaching or management capacity. Thirty hours of clinical experience is required. Supervised practical experience is the goal of the internship experience. At least four class meetings are a required component of this course. Consent of Program Coordinator required.
COMMUNICATIONS COURSES
CHDE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood 3 Credits This course provides a conceptual framework for examining roles and services in early childhood education. Includes historical, social, philosophical and ethical influences and emphasizes current trends, issues, and practices. Introduces techniques for observing children and the roles and responsibilities of the childcare worker.
CHDE 102 Growth and Development of Children 3 Credits This course provides a conceptual framework for examining roles in early childhood education. Includes historical, social, philosophical and ethical influences and emphasizes current trends, issues, and practices. In looking at the ages and stages of children and their development.
CHDE 103 Special Needs and Development of Children 3 Credits This course provides framework for using principles of developmentally appropriate practice to design effective learning programs for young children with special needs. Focus will include children from birth to age 6 and their families. Includes mainstreaming and inclusion strategies, curriculum planning observation, and problem solving and teamwork skills.
CHDE 104 Curriculum and Instruction 3 Credits This course provides experience in selecting, preparing and presenting learning activities. Includes planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning activities and a curriculum, which adapts to the needs of the children. To encourage children as active learners and provide an environment for key experiences. This includes positive interaction with adults and family participation.
CHDE 201 Cognitive Development and Application 3 Credits This is a study of how children develop and learn from conception to middle childhood. Theory and research relating to the physical, social-personal and cognitive development of children and the role of the family are emphasized. Approaches will be provided for observing, recording and interpreting the behavior of children who are developing normally and those with special needs. The learning process is seen as an interaction between the goal-oriented actions of the learner and the environmental realities that affect those actions. Children construct their own models of reality, which develop over time in response to new experiences and exposure to other viewpoints.
CHDE 202 Infant and Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3 Credits This course provides a holistic approach to three topics-nutrition, health, and safety—that are in order to provide the best environment for optimal growth and development of children. Strategies for maintaining a healthy child environment are covered. Indoor and outdoor safety topics are examined. What is necessary to provide nutritional balance and vital exercise is addressed. Throughout the course the interrelationship of these areas on the well being of children is stressed. Contextual influences of family, day-care, and culture are integrated at appropriate times throughout the course. The course focuses throughout on development stages and sequences.
CHDE 203 Child Development Classroom Management 3 Credits Introduction of the basic theories, techniques and skills necessary to successfully manage groups of diverse children. The study and application of effective individual and group management techniques based upon behavioral, cognitive, environmental and developmental theories. Special emphasis is placed on developing supportive learning environment to promote self-esteem and self-control. Study will include general operations of classroom to include planning and work assignments.
CHDE 204 Multicultural Education 3 Credits Designed to introduce the theories and dynamics of the influence of culture on child development. Ethnic, racial, and cultural diversity in education is explored. A global perspective is encouraged and training in cultural skills, sensitivity, and responsiveness to different economic, social, racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds are promoted.
CHDE 205 Professional Development 3 Credits This course is designed to help students gain knowledge about effective strategies for professional development within the early childhood, school age and early intervention fields. Specific topics include professional identity and roles, methods of collaboration to achieve individual and organizational change, current child and family policy issues, and leadership skills. Students will demonstrate knowledge of these competency areas and the value of lifelong learning within one’s profession through action plans and portfolio development.
CHDE 206 Child Development Practicum 3 Credits Students are assigned to Day Care, school, and/or Head Start centers that are exemplary and accredited to provide additional real-life, real time experiences. This exposure will enhance their academic studies and observations. Students spend time under supervision, working with preschool or school-age children in school or day care programs.
CHDE 210 Special Topics in Child Development 3 Credits Series of seminars, the topics will vary and will cover developing concepts, theories and best practices, lab work and portfolio development, guided reading and discussions; observation and direct involvement in a child care, school-age or early childhood educational facility.
CHDE 212 Literature for Children 3 Credits Acquaints students with various forms of children’s literature. Develops ability to select quality books that are age appropriate. Students will learn techniques for reading and telling stories. Covers language development and activities ages 0-8. To include preschool, school-age and after school type programs.
CHDE 214 Introduction to Education Technology 3 Credits This course introduces the topics of computer and related technology as this technology applies to education. The focus is on modern technology as an important educational tool. The role of the computer in the curriculum and technologies for improving instruction-using technology will be explored.
CHDE 301 Movement and Music for Children 3 Credits Activities related to the development of young children including gross motor, perceptual motor and creative movement as well as activities that will stimulate rhythm, singing and listening skills. To include following directions and memory development techniques.
CHDE 302 School Age Child Care 3 Credits This course will focus on the developmental expectations and activities relating to the school age child in before and after school care. Legal issues, community resources, parent involvement, nutrition and health care. Administrative procedures will be a part of the course including lesson planning and curriculum.
CHDE 303 Principles of Preschool Education 3 Credits Methods and Materials for Infant and Toddler Care-Acquaints prospective teachers or care-givers of infant and toddlers with ways they play and learn at specific development levels; development of appropriate materials and activities for physical motor, social-emotional and cognitive development; emphasis on adult behaviors with enhance development and learning for infants and toddlers.
CHDE 306 Creative Activities for Children 3 Credits Activity Programming – Recreational and creative activities as factors, which change patterns of behavior in children. Designed to introduce the student to a basic understanding of the benefits of play and recreation for school-age children. Provide students with the basic skills to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for school-age children and adolescents.
CHDE 307 Parent-Teacher Interactions 3 Credits This course will assist preschool and school-age teachers in developing skills that will help them effectively relate to peers. Topics will include parent/child and parent/teacher communication techniques. Additional units will include children’s fears, discipline, nutrition, parent meetings, group management, parent involvement, parent education and school and community resources.
CHDE 308 Growth and Development of Children II 3 Credits This course will focus on the study of the characteristics of growth and development of young children ages three to eight. Guided observations in a child development center as a basis for understanding children and oneself. Prerequisite: CHDE 102
CHDE 309 Childhood Learning Models 3 Credits This course provides the theoretical and practical framework of how children. Age appropriate methods of teaching, process education through exposure to appropriate materials and procedures, and child-centered curriculum are emphasized.
CHDE 310 Infant and Toddler Development 3 Credits Presents an in-depth review of the pattern of movement or change that begins at conception through birth, through infancy (1-12 months), and, finally through toddler hood (13-24 months). The course will identify and describe normative (most typical) stages and sequences of growth and development in the following areas: physical, motor, sensory, perceptual, emotional, personality, cognitive, language, and attachment. What is known about parental and teaching practices that facilitate health growth and development in infants and toddlers will be addressed.
CHDE 312 Activities for Special Individuals 3 Credits Students will study the development of the Exceptional Child – study of children whose development does not follow normal patterns; problems of identification, diagnosis and potential assessment. In addition, it will cover the background and current status of the field, an overview of the characteristics of normal versus at-risk and special needs population of infants and toddlers, preschool and school-age, and theoretical models and strategies of early intervention, including Individualized Family Service (IFS) planning and team building. Prerequisite: CHDE 103
CHDE 313 Cognitive Activities for Children 3 Credits This course is a study of experiences with materials, techniques, and resources for developing the young child’s awareness of science and pre-math concepts. Study of young children’s thinking in the areas of mathematics and science. Basic information about math and science concepts applying developmentally appropriate practices with young children will also be incorporated into the course. Prerequisite: CHDE 201
CHDE 314 Stimulation of Learning 3 Credits A course dealing with the stimulation of observation, and problems solving in the young child. Material geared toward curriculum concerns and curriculum building for pre-school programs.
CHDE 315 Equipment and Materials 3 Credits A survey course dealing with the elements of the preschool classroom and the out-door play area fore the preschool child. Includes the relationship between program goals and the choice and arrangement of materials.
CHDE 316 Play and the Young Child 3 Credits Designed to introduce the student to a basic understanding of the benefits of play and recreation for school-age children. Provide students with the basic skills to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for school-age children and adolescents.
CHDE 317 Child and Society 3 Credits Introduction to sociology of child development emphasizing role of the family, schools, and other social agents in the socialization process. Topics include effects of television, divorce and child abuse. This course will help students to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with families within the context of the urban community to benefit the well being of the growing child. Prerequisite: CHDE 105
CHDE 318 Child Psychology 3 Credits Presents an overview of this scientific field which traces the growing child’s development from the embryonic stage into adolescence. The course describes the many factors that affect children’s development, as well as how researchers go about identifying them. The lectures and readings have a major developmental focus, addressing changes in behavior and abilities that occur as development proceeds. The contextual influences of family, school, and culture are integrated into appropriate area throughout the course. The course includes lectures, discussion, class team work and student preparation of topical papers and oral presentations and quizzes.
CHDE 319 Social Development 3 Credits Student will learn to provide an atmosphere to help children enjoy playing, working and dealing with problems children have in-group situations. This course/module focuses on multicultural issues such as intercultural communication, dual socialization, cultural embeddedness, language proficiency, teaching practices, and the influence of one’s one culture on behavior.
CHDE 322 Child Develop Laboratory 3 Credits Students will have observation and experience in an approved child care center. Students will observe, participate, teach, and engage in extra-class activities with 3-5 year-old children or school-age. Peer teaching and classroom field experience in approved site are included.
CHDE 323 Curriculum Models 3 Credits Focus is on curriculum planning and content, as well as on materials and resources appropriate to the field. Some attention is given to computer applications and to classroom diversity. Students receive instruction in teaching strategies, models and materials. They produce lessons and materials and use them during an extensive field experience in approved site.
CHDE 324 Assessment of Individual Children 3 Credits This course introduces child assessment materials and their use. Student observation skills will be developed as well as assessment and devolution interpretation. To include post assessment and lesson planning using IEP.
CHDE 401 Administration in Child Care 3 Credits This course is designed to familiarize students with basic values, structure, organization and programming of group care facilities that are required for child care and early childhood programs. The operations of the child care facility including staff relations, budgeting, ordering, planning and evaluation of center operation and record keeping. Prerequisite: CHDE 203
CHDE 402 Management of Child Care Centers 3 Credits Emphasis on method of organizing and operating childcare centers will be the major focus of this course. Legal regulations, equipment selection, community relations and resources and employment procedures will be discussed.
CHDE 403 Planning and Scheduling Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Programs for Young Children 3 Credits Scheduling to meet the needs of children is a major focus in this course. Students will learn how their scheduling can be tempered by weather, energy levels, emergencies, attention span and other variables.
CHDE 404 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner 3 Credits This course provides an understanding of the exceptional learner and of the rapidly changing field of special education. Topics include special education categories and terminology, current issues and laws, alternative programs designs for meeting exceptional needs (mainstreaming, integration, and inclusion), the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and assessment, school responsibilities, parent rights, the role of the regular teacher and the special education, the origin and nature of exceptionalities, and instructional strategies for the exceptional learner. Observation is required in appropriate school settings. CHDE 405 Supervision of the Exceptional Child 3 Credits Techniques in handling and communicating with the deaf, blind, developmentally delayed, and physically handicapped child. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent enrollment in Child Development 205. CHDE 406 Observation and Management of Child Behavior 3 Credits Theory and practice of techniques for observing and recording child behavior leading to an understanding of the individual child and developmentally appropriate positive methods of guiding behavior. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline are part of the course. Prerequisite: Child Development 101 or consent of department chairperson.
CHDE 407 Principles and Practice of School-Age Programs 3 Credits For students currently employed or preparing to work in child care settings. Designed to introduce the student to the principles of developmentally appropriate practice in a school-age group setting. The student will review the developmental stages of school-age children in the social, emotional, physical and cognitive domains and apply these principles to the design and establishment of the physical environment, program scheduling, health and safety practices and group management. Techniques for parental involvement will be included. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement test and Grade of C or better in Child Development …
CHDE 408 Administration and Supervision of Preschool Centers 3 Credits For those with experience as teachers or directors of nursery schools or day care centers who wish to improve their skills in administration and supervision. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. CHDE 425 Child Development Internship 3 Credits This course places the student in an institution that matches his or her interest area, such as interning in a teaching or management capacity. Thirty hours of clinical experience is required. Supervised practical experience is the goal of the internship experience. At least four class meetings are a required component of this course. Consent of Program Coordinator required.
COMMUNICATIONS COURSES
COMM 204 Oral Communications 3 Credits This course develops proficiency and builds confidence for oral participation in social, public, academic and business setting. It teaches public speaking skills, including topic selection, audience analysis, planning, research, organization, reasoned persuasion, effective delivery, and the use of visual aids. Students learn to give prepared speeches - narrative, informative, and persuasive. In addition to practicing prepared speeches, students are given instruction in improving listening, observation, and feedback skills. Summary writing and outlining skills are also emphasized.
COMM 205 Interpersonal Communications 3 Credits Knowledge of interpersonal communication is an essential ingredient in effecting good relationships. The course focuses on understanding the process of human communication as a dynamic system of interactions, shaped by both relational and social contexts. The course is designed to be experiential, thus, it stresses the importance of applying relevant aspects of human communication theory to case study situations as well as to a variety of didactic and small group situations. It surveys the human elements in communication with a focus on skills in self-assertion, listening, nonverbal communication, social perception, and relationships to self and others.
COMM 300 Special Topics in Communication Arts 3 Credits Courses vary depending on student interest and faculty availability. Topics may include specialized writing courses and ‘great speeches of the world’. Prerequisites listed in the schedule with the title of the course offering. The course may be repeated for credit provided the topic differs. Prerequisite: Junior status.
COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES COSC 102 Computer Science I 3 Credits Builds on fundamental concepts of data processing techniques and language concepts developed in ISMA 101. Emphasis is on computer programming logic, programming problems in PASCAL, input/output processing, subroutines, functions, flow-charting, and problem definition. Hands-on programming projects utilize PASCAL compiler. Prerequisite: ISMA 101 or permission of department.
COSC 103 COBOL 3 Credits An introduction to analysis, design and implementation of computer programs using the COBOL language. Subjects include flow-charting, structured design, input/output processing, basic logic structures, report formatting, and editing. Student class projects provide `'hands-on`` experience. Students develop projects outside normal class time in the computer laboratory. This course is not required for degree programs. Prerequisites: ISMA 101, MATH 101 or permission of department.
COSC 104 C programming 3 Credits An introduction to C programming language. Students will learn how to implement data structures using C. They will also learn about C compilers and the function libraries that have been written in C. Students will be expected to code, run, and debug C programs. Prerequisite: COSC 102 or permission of department.
COSC 202 Computer Science II 3 Credits Study of the theory and applications of data structures. There will be a discussion of abstract data and file structures and their suitability for various applications involving analyzing, indexing, representing, sorting, searching, retrieving, and presenting desired information. Applications will be implemented using the C or C++ programming languages. Prerequisite: COSC 104
COSC 205 Scientific Programming 3 Credits An introduction to the analysis, design, and implementation of computer programs using the scientific languages like FORTRAN language, ADA, or MatLab. Student class projects provide ``hands-on'' experience. Subjects include flow-charting, structured design, input/output processing, basic logic structures, report formatting, and simple table handling. Students develop projects outside normal class time in the computer laboratory. Prerequisites: COSC 102, or permission of department.
COSC 208 Introduction to Circuit Systems 3 Credits Introduction to switching logic and circuits. Students will be introduced to the following topics: Binary systems and codes, digital logic gates and circuits, encoders and decoders, logic and the electronic design of functional digital units, latches, flip-flops, and programmable logic devices. Prerequisite: COSC 102
COSC 303 Computer Science III 3 Credits Continued discussion of the data structures used in computer programming and algorithms. It includes topics such as data abstraction, tree and graph algorithms, and linked structures. Other topics that will be discussed are sorting, searching, and merging and the performance of algorithms using different data structures. Prerequisites: COSC 202 and MATH 203.
COSC 318 Assembly Language 3 Credits Assembly language programming necessary for development of operating systems, input/output routines, and compilers will be discussed. Direct and indirect addressing, indexed addressing, register operations, stacks, macros, machine language, sort routines, screen control, branch commands, loops and nested loops, arithmetic operations, and shape tables will be covered. Other topics include machine-level instructions and control operations at the component level so those students can acquire understanding of the computer's internal architecture and operation as they learn assembly language. Prerequisite: COSC 208
COSC 346, 347, 348 Special Topics in Computer Science 3 Credits Special topics of interests to undergraduate students in information systems or computer science. This course is designed to study current trends in computer science such as Visual Basic, Oracle, GIS, Java , C++, XML, UML, and Linux/Unix. These courses are mainly computer application software and packages. As new products appear in market, they will be added to the list of special topics offering. May be repeated for a maximum of nine (9) credits. Course description is as ISMA 343, 344, 345, 346,347, 348. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
COSC 402 Computer Architecture and Operating Systems 3 Credits Computer systems, hardware, and basic operating systems software and their features will be discussed. Processors, memory, input/output, storage, remote transmission memory and channel management are included. In this course, topics and issues such as executive and diagnostic software, data-handling software, multi-programming and multi-processing will be covered. Computer hardware components and capabilities are among other topics. Prerequisite: COSC 208.
COSC 404 Introduction to Data Communications 3 Credits This course introduces the concept and technology of telecommunications to students. Analog and digital methods of transmission, components used in networks, line protocols, network topology, and the design of networks will be discussed. Prerequisite: MATH 201
COSC 410 Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems 3 Credits This course presents an introduction to the main issues in artificial intelligence. These include search, representing knowledge, handling uncertainty, and machine learning. There will also be a discussion of expert systems and other applications of artificial intelligence techniques. Prerequisite: MATH 300 and COSC 102
COSC 412 Advanced Programming Languages 3 Credits Introduction to several programming languages including FORTRAN, COBOL, JAVA, Assembly, ADA, C, and object oriented programming. Issues in programming language design will be studied. Different approaches to the problem of language design result in different languages having different features. The features and capabilities of different programming languages will be compared. Programming assignments are given, each in a different language; emphasis on proper use of the features and facilities of each language and its routine system. Prerequisite: COSC 102 or COSC 104
COSC 449 Research Project in Computer Science 3 Credits This capstone course requires research and analysis of selected problems or topics in computer science. Must be arranged with an instructor and approved by the Department Chair before registration. Students are responsible for developing a project proposal from inception to completion in conjunction with the assigned instructor. This course should be taken in the last or second to last term of the undergraduate program for computer science majors.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE COURSES (CJUS)
CJUS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credits This course provides an introduction to the field of the study, criminal justice. It is the foundation course; it includes history, theory, application and its impact on society and the individual. Prerequisites: ENGL 101
CJUS 201 Constitutional Law 3 Credits This course provides an analysis of the historical development of the constitution; the relationship of the states to the Bill of Rights; the effects of the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, and the application of the Bill of Rights to the states are studied through an examination of major Supreme Court cases. Prerequisites: ENGL 101; CJUS 101
CJUS 203 Criminal Justice Systems 3 Credits This course provides an overview of the criminal justice systems, its main elements and there functions. It also examines the social, political, and cultural considerations that have influenced and shaped system functions and criminal justice institutions. Prerequisite: ENGL 101; CJUS 101
CJUS 205 Criminology 3 Credits This course provides a general survey of the nature and causes of crime and efforts of the criminal justice system to predict, prevent, modify and correct behavior. It also provides an analysis of the historical, social, legal and cultural conditions affecting the nature of crime and the responses of government and the public. Prerequisite: ENGL 101; CJUS 101
CJUS 207 History of Correctional Institutions 3 Credits The course traces the evolution of the corrections process, the philosophy of punishment and treatment; operations and administration and issues in the correctional process. The course covers institutional and community based corrections. Prerequisites: ENGL 101; CJUS 201
CJUS 209 Juvenile Justice 3 Credits The history and philosophies of juvenile behavior and the legal implications are examined in this course. The course will also examine theories of delinquency and its scope as a social and individual problem; causation, law enforcement and the juvenile court. The course will cover methods of control through corrections and prevention. Prerequisites: ENGL 101; CJUS 101
CJUS 210 Introduction to Crime and Punishment 3 Credits This course focuses on the history of crime and punishment and its importance in the development of the American political, economic and social structures. Prerequisites: CJUS 101, CJUS 207
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