May 22, 2024  
Catalog/Handbook 2016-2017 
    
Catalog/Handbook 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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  • DIG 2430C - Digital Storytelling


    2 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): DIG 2030C
    AA Elective: No
    This course combines elements of the visual arts and digital media to provide students with a foundation in story development, storytelling, script analysis, and screenwriting. Students engage in hands-on activities to explore the workflow process used by directors, cinematographers, and producers. Students review and analyze scripts, engage in conceptualization and screenwriting, create non-linear and interactive story structures, read supporting materials, view media for discussion, create and pitch story concepts, develop detailed storyboards, and create a final screenplay for production. Students also use video and audio equipment to capture, edit and produce scenes, short films, or video projects based on screenplays. Software applications for the creation of concept art, storyboards, screenplays, and related storytelling aspects are also introduced.



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  • DIG 2500C - Fundamentals of Interactive Design


    2 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): CGS 2820C, DIG 2000C, and GRA 2120C
    AA Elective: No
    This course introduces students to a systematic approach to developing media and visual communication in an approachable, interactive manner. Students evaluate user-interface designs across platforms including web, video, graphic, and print media; animated sequences; software applications; gaming platforms; and entertainment options to determine their effectiveness and usability. Human-computer interaction, optimization and performance issues, ease-of-use, content delivery, functionality, design principles, and resources and tools are also examined. Students combine audio, video, imaging, animation, and other media formats to construct an interactive product using industry-standard software.



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  • DIG 2940C - Digital Media Practicum and Portfolio


    1 hour Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Program Director or Program Coordinator
    AA Elective: No
    This course applies the skills and information gained throughout media technology courses in practical experiences, the development of a portfolio, and the building of a resume. Field trips and seminars are included. Students contract with the instructor for experiences tailored to their interests in media technology.



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  • DSC 3079 - Foundations of Public Safety


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: Yes
    This introductory course in the public safety field emphasizes efficiency and effectiveness for public safety professionals. Students study the different agencies that make up the public safety field, their effectiveness and societal impacts, and their history and development.



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  • DSC 4012 - Terrorism


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course examines the competing ideologies of a variety of social and political entities (both international and domestic) that give rise to terrorism, and the implications of these conflicts for the criminal justice system.



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  • DSC 4013 - Homeland Security and Criminal Justice


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides an analysis of homeland safety and security in contemporary society and government.



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  • EAP 0200 - ESL Communications II


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of EAP 0100 or appropriate placement examination score.
    AA Elective: No
    This course emphasizes the improvement of listening and speaking skills for high-beginning ESL students in both informal and formal English. Students practice the speaking and listening skills necessary to apply high-frequency vocabulary in oral contexts and to respond to simple questions and phrases. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.



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  • EAP 0220 - ESL Reading II


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of EAP 0120 or appropriate placement examination score.
    AA Elective: No
    This course for high-beginning ESL students focuses on improving vocabulary, comprehension, and reading skills, as well as applying high-frequency vocabulary to simple questions, phrases, and basic academic-level texts. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.



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  • EAP 0240 - ESL Writing II


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of EAP 0140 or appropriate placement examination score.
    AA Elective: No
    This course for high-beginning ESL students emphasizes application of the writing process for expression on personal topics, development of control of basic grammatical structures, and development of computer skills for word processing, research, and software use. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.



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  • EAP 0260 - ESL Grammar II


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of EAP 0160 or appropriate placement examination score.
    AA Elective: No
    This course for high-beginning ESL students focuses on the development of high-beginning level grammatical structures appropriate to classroom discussions, oral presentations, and brief written academic paragraphs, with an emphasis on increased accuracy. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.



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  • EAP 0300 - ESL Communications III


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of EAP 0200 or appropriate placement examination score.
    AA Elective: No
    This course for low-intermediate ESL students emphasizes the improvement of listening and speaking skills in both informal and formal English. Students develop the speaking and listening skills necessary for classroom discussions. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.



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  • EAP 0320 - ESL Reading III


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of EAP 0220 or appropriate placement examination score.
    AA Elective: No
    This course for low-intermediate ESL students focuses on improving vocabulary, comprehension, and reading skills in texts of limited length and difficulty that cover a variety of academically-related topics. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.



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  • EAP 0340 - ESL Writing III


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of EAP 0240 or appropriate placement examination score.
    AA Elective: No
    This course for low-intermediate ESL students emphasizes using the writing process to develop ideas into well-structured paragraphs. Students also execute other academic writing tasks. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.



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  • EAP 0360 - ESL Grammar III


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of EAP 0260 or appropriate placement examination score.
    AA Elective: No
    This course for low-intermediate ESL students focuses on the development of low-intermediate level grammatical structures appropriate for use in classroom discussions, oral presentations, and written academic paragraphs, with an emphasis on increased accuracy. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.



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  • EAP 0400 - ESL Communication IV


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of EAP 0300 or appropriate placement examination score.
    AA Elective: No
    This course for high-intermediate ESL students focuses on improving listening and speaking skills in both informal and formal English. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.



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  • EAP 0420 - ESL Reading IV


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of EAP 0320 or appropriate placement examination score.
    AA Elective: No
    This course for high-intermediate ESL students focuses on improving vocabulary, comprehension, and reading skills. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.



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  • EAP 0440 - ESL Writing IV


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of EAP 0340 or appropriate placement examination score.
    AA Elective: No
    This course for high-intermediate ESL students emphasizes application of the writing process to develop ideas using well-structured paragraphs and five-paragraph essays. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.



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  • EAP 0460 - ESL Grammar IV


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of EAP 0360 or appropriate placement examination score.
    AA Elective: No
    This course for high-intermediate ESL students continues the study of the complex grammatical structures required for quality oral and written communication. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.



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  • EAP 1500 - ESL Communications V


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of EAP 0400 or appropriate placement examination score.
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course improves communication skills for low-advanced ESL students. The course focuses on the improvement of listening and speaking skills in both informal and formal English. This course can be used as an AA elective.



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  • EAP 1520 - ESL Reading V


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of EAP 0420 or appropriate placement examination score.
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course for low-advanced ESL students focuses on the improvement of vocabulary, comprehension, and reading skills. This course can be used as an AA elective.



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  • EAP 1540 - ESL Writing V


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of EAP 0440 or appropriate placement examination score.
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course for low-advanced ESL students emphasizes use of the writing process to develop ideas in five-paragraph expository essays and to write a documented research paper. This course can be used as an AA elective.



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  • EAP 1560 - ESL Grammar V


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of EAP 0460 or appropriate placement examination score.
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course for low-advanced ESL students continues the study of complex grammatical structures required for quality oral and written communication. This course can be used as an AA elective.



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  • ECO 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading, writing, and mathematics.
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course introduces the theory of national income determination and discusses monetary and fiscal policies. The curriculum examines basic macroeconomic issues based on current economic information and theory. Topics include supply and demand, and the product market, as well as international trade and payments, money and labor markets, aggregate supply and demand, and business cycles.

    This course is also offered in Honors format. For Honors Program sections, Honors Program permission is required.



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  • ECO 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading, writing, and mathematics.
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course provides an introduction to the economic behavior of households and firms. The course examines the role of government, as well as current economic problems and theories. Topics include consumer behavior, supply, demand, production, and cost, as well as competitive and monopolistic product markets, and factor markets.

    This course is also offered in Honors format. For Honors Program sections, Honors Program permission is required.



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  • EDE 3223 - Integrating Art, Music, and Physical Education


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to BS in Elementary Education Program
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides teacher candidates with a foundation in art, music, and physical education instruction for elementary classrooms. Subject area knowledge and skills are developed as required in state-adopted standards. Emphasis is placed on methods of instruction and creation of lesson plans that effectively integrate art, music, and physical education with other subject areas within kindergarten through Grade 6 classrooms. In addition to class meetings, field experience in a K-6 educational setting is required. This course is a Florida (2010) ESOL-infused class.



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  • EDE 4282 - Integrating the Arts in Elementary STEM (STEAM)


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): EDE 4304, EDF 3115, EEX 3294, MAE 3310, and SCE 3310
    AA Elective: No
    This course examines the creative processes used by scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and artists with a focus on educational strategies that bring the arts into STEM instruction for elementary-aged learners. Teacher candidates design standards-based STEAM lesson plans that include differentiated strategies and assessment of learning, build content knowledge, strengthen critical-thinking skills, and foster capacity for innovation. At least two lessons are to be taught as part of the field experience in a K-6 classroom setting. This course is a Florida (2010) ESOL-infused class.



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  • EDE 4302 - Engineering for Elementary Learners


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): EDE 4304, EDF 3115, EEX 3294, MAE 3310, and SCE 3310
    AA Elective: No
    This course is based on constructivist learning theory and provides hands-on experience as students explore conceptual understanding and real-world applications of engineering appropriate for elementary-age learners. Coursework links to established Polk State College programs, such as Aerospace, Engineering Technology, TALON Robotics, and the LEGO® Robotics Enrichment Academy. Teacher candidates design standards-based 5-E lesson plans that include differentiated strategies and assessment of learning, build content knowledge, strengthen critical-thinking skills, and foster capacity for innovation. At least two lessons are to be taught as part of the field experience in the K-6 classroom setting. This course is a Florida (2010) ESOL-infused class.



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  • EDE 4304 - Teaching Elementary Math and Science: Integrated Methods


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): EDF 3115 and EEX 3294
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MAE 3310 and SCE 3310
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides a solid foundation in the use of integrated curriculum for elementary mathematics and science. Teacher candidates create and deliver integrated lessons utilizing math and science as the base content, and support these lessons with literacy, technology, and engineering components. Unit plans with a formative assessment component are developed using the Florida Standards and technology standards. In addition to class attendance, field experience in a K-6 classroom setting is required. This course is a Florida (2010) ESOL Endorsement competency-infused class.



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  • EDE 4936 - Senior Seminar in Elementary Education


    1 hour Practicum, 1 credit
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): • Completion of all other courses required for the BS in Elementary Education Program with a minimum grade of C
    • Verification of a passing grade on the Professional Education and Subject Area Exam portions of the Florida Teacher Certification Exam
    Corequisite(s): EDE 4945
    AA Elective: No
    The Senior Seminar is a companion course to EDE 4945 Internship in Elementary Education and RED 4940 Final Reading Internship. It provides teacher candidates with an opportunity to examine and explore issues related to the full-time K-6 internship. The five seminar-style sessions promote collegial discussion of professional practices, while providing a platform for support and encouragement during the transition from teacher candidate to real-world educator. Guest speakers offer varied perspectives on topics related to professional practice, as well as those topics submitted by the teacher candidates.



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  • EDE 4945 - Internship in Elementary Education


    9 hours Practicum, 9 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): • Completion of all other courses required for the BS in Elementary Education Program with a minimum grade of C
    • Verification of a passing grade on the Professional Education and Subject Area Exam portions of the Florida Teacher Certification Exam
    Corequisite(s): EDE 4936
    AA Elective: No
    This course requires the teacher candidate to demonstrate competency of the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs) during one semester of full-time clinical experience in a K-6 school setting. Teacher Candidates work directly with a supervising teacher to apply the skills and competencies learned through college coursework in a real-world classroom setting. Candidates utilize these skills in working with diverse students in large group, small group, and individual settings to connect all aspects of literacy, math, and other content area instruction into a cohesive educational environment. This is a Florida (2010) ESOL-infused class.



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  • EDF 1005 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
    AA Elective: Yes
    This is a survey course that discusses historical, sociological, and philosophical foundations of education; governance and finance of education; educational policies; legal, moral, and ethical issues; and professionalism in teaching. The curriculum provides information regarding the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, Sunshine State Standards, and the Professional Educator Competencies. This course requires students to complete a minimum of 15 hours of field-based experience with children and youth in schools or similar settings. The field experience should not be via virtual modes of interaction such as film or the Internet.



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  • EDF 1250 - Introduction to Classroom Management


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course introduces classroom management techniques and provides particularly pertinent training for those who are considering entering the educational field as professionals or paraprofessionals. This course introduces effective classroom management techniques and provides a study of strategies for establishing efficient procedures, routines, and organizational patterns; effective classroom safety rules; and valuable parental communication techniques that are necessary to create consistent environments in which instruction and learning can occur. The curriculum covers two of the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices for professional competency.



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  • EDF 2085 - Introduction to Diversity for Educators


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course for prospective educators provides an exploration of issues of diversity, including the influence of exceptionalities, culture, family, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religious affiliation, language of origin, ethnicity, and age upon the educational experience of students, including English Language Learners. In this course, students explore personal attitudes toward individuals’ differences and exceptionalities. The curriculum provides information on the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, Professional Educator Competencies, and Florida Standards. This course requires students to complete a minimum of 15 hours of field-based experience working with diverse populations of children and youth in schools or similar settings. The field experience should not be via virtual modes of interaction such as film or the Internet. This course is a Florida (2010) ESOL Endorsement competency-infused class and satisfies Endorsement Domain One: Culture/Cross-Cultural Communications.

    Note: In order to participate in on-site Polk County School Board assignments, the student is required to be fingerprinted at the Polk County School Board Office and undergo a background check at the his or her own expense.



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  • EDF 3115 - Child Development for Inclusive Settings


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to BS in Elementary Education Program
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides an overview of human life (from fertilization through pre-adolescence) while focusing on growth and developmental characteristics of children aged five to twelve. Teacher candidates analyze typical and atypical development, developmental theories, learning theories, research on the process of learning to read, brain research, and the process of attachment and formation of relationships to guide the teaching of diverse groups of children in kindergarten through Grade 6 classrooms. This course satisfies Florida Reading Endorsement (2011) Competency One (Foundations of Reading Instruction).



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  • EDF 4430 - Measurement, Evaluation and Assessment in Education


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): EDE 3223, EDE 4304, EDF 3115, EDG 4376, EEX 3294, LAE 3414, MAE 3310, SCE 3310, RED 4304, RED 4311, TSL 3080, and TSL 4081
    AA Elective: No
    This introductory course examines basic educational measurement principles, and the procedures for applying those principles to the assessment and evaluation of elementary students’ progress toward state and district curricular goals. Teacher candidates develop actual assessment skills, including how to: organize and analyze student data; interpret the results of district, state, and national assessments; design valid, reliable, and unbiased selected- and constructed-response tests; and construct various types of scoring rubrics.



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  • EDG 4376 - Integrating Language Arts and Social Sciences


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): EDF 3115, EEX 3294, and LAE 3414
    AA Elective: No
    This course explores current methods of instruction in the language arts and social sciences. The goal of this course is to link language arts integration and social science strategies. In addition to class meetings, field experience in a diverse K-6 setting is required. Completion of EDG 4376 Integration of Language Arts and Social Sciences and LAE 3414 Children’s Literature satisfies Florida Reading Endorsement (2011) Competency Two (Foundations of Research Based Practices).



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  • EDG 4410 - Classroom Management and Communication


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): EDE 3223, EDF 3115, EDF 4430, EEX 3294, EME 3410, LAE 3414, MAE 3310, SCE 3310, TSL 3080, EDE 4304, EDG 4376, RED 4304, RED 4311, SCE 4350, and TSL 4081
    AA Elective: No
    This course focuses on principles and strategies for developing and maintaining an active, productive classroom environment that enables the teacher candidate to foster student learning and achievement. Strategies for whole and small group management are explored. This course develops skills to implement positive behavioral supports, and explores interventions that minimize behavioral issues.



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  • EDG 4419 - Classroom Management/Child Guidance


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): EEC 3301, EEC 3404, EEC 4211, EEC 4219, EEX 3071, EDP 4503, RED 3009, RED 4304, TSL 3080, and TSL 4081
    AA Elective: No
    This course examines classroom management as the interrelationship of appropriate curricula, instructional methods, materials, student behavior, and teacher facilitation. Teacher candidates develop skills and adopt strategies for managing learning environments for children (age 3 to grade 3). Emphasis is on provision for appropriate and developmentally sensitive structures and routines that address the needs of regular and exceptional learners, while engaging them in the learning process. Teacher candidates also examine management skills used for individual learners, large-group settings, and occasions when students are divided into multiple small-groups within a single classroom setting. In addition to class meetings, field experience in an age 3 to grade 3 educational setting is required.



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  • EDP 4503 - Observation, Assessment, and Evaluation of the Young Child


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): EEC 3301, EEC 3404, EEX 3071, RED 3009, TSL 3080, EEC 4211
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides an overview of intellectual, emotional, and personality assessment for children (ages three to eight). Teacher candidates apply methods and theories of psychology that relate to learning processes in instructional settings for diverse groups of young children. In addition to class meetings, field experience in an age 3 to grade 3 educational setting is required. This is a Florida ESOL (2010) Endorsement competency-infused class.



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  • EEC 2226 - Introduction to the Principles of Math and Science for the Young Child


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Early Childhood Program
    AA Elective: No
    This course introduces the teacher candidate to principles of math and science that are necessary for early childhood instruction. Candidates examine the content necessary to teach mathematical principles such as cardinality and counting, classification and sorting, balance, shapes, non-standard measures, and numerical representations. An introduction to the process skills of science is included, enabling teacher candidates to help students think scientifically in environmental science, life science, and physical science arenas. In addition, this course acquaints the teacher candidate with resources and principals involved in guiding young children to understand and enjoy mathematics and science. Candidates apply and integrate science and mathematics content into activities through the use of centers, cooperative learning, hands-on manipulation, and discovery-type experiments.



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  • EEC 2270 - Strategies for Working with Young Children with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): EEC 2271
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course introduces the concept of inclusion of young children (birth through five years of age) with special needs and their families. The course emphasizes the inclusion model, an awareness of attitudes and theory, and the play product stages. In addition to the inclusion theme throughout the course, the content provides training for adults who work with children and families with special needs to apply techniques that enhance developmental play, organize the environment, promote emergent literacy opportunities, manage challenging behaviors, and develop partnerships among parents and professional and community agencies.



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  • EEC 2271 - Introduction to Working with Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course introduces young children (birth through five years of age) with special needs within the context of their families, including observation techniques for identification and referral. The content includes possible causes for developmental delays, disabilities, and established conditions; a historical overview of federal laws; biases and attitudes of children with disabilities; the importance of early identification; and the critical periods of development for children. The curriculum also includes general information about specific disabling conditions such as sensory impairments, health problems, chronic illnesses, and learning disabilities, as well as physical, cognitive, communicative, behavioral, and neurological disorders.



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  • EEC 3301 - General Teaching Methods in Early Childhood Education: Pre-K to Grade 3


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to BS in Early Childhood Education Program
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides students with an overview of instructional models and strategies appropriate in learning environments for children ages three through eight. Emphasis is placed on the principles provided in Florida education standards, as well as effective instructional methods, lesson planning, and delivery of instruction. Students explore the skills necessary for developing and implementing effective instruction for all learners in a diverse population. In addition to class meetings, field experience in an age three to Grade 3 educational setting is required. This course satisfies Florida Reading Endorsement (2011): Competency One.



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  • EEC 3404 - Relations Across Family, School, and Community


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to BS in Early Childhood Education Program
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides an overview of, and experience with, the interactions among the Early Childhood Education Program, the family, and the community, and how these interactions affect the development of the young child. Teacher candidates gain skills and information to prepare them to work effectively with young children, their families, and community resources in a diverse society. In addition to class meetings, field experience in an age 3 to Grade 3 educational setting is required. This course is a Florida (2010) ESOL-infused class.



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  • EEC 4211 - Integrated Science, Math, and Technology in Early Childhood I


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): EEC 3301 and TSL 3080
    AA Elective: No
    This course engages the teacher candidate in strategies, practices, and methodologies involved in the development of integrated lessons in math and science. Teacher candidates demonstrate techniques for integrated lesson planning, teacher leadership, and content application in the area of Early Childhood Education. Manipulative exploration, number theory, and scientific inquiry within the theories of constructivism and experimentalism are utilized throughout the course. In addition to class meetings, field experience in an age 3 to grade 3 educational setting is required.



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  • EEC 4219 - Integrated Science, Math, and Technology in Early Childhood II


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): EEC 3301, EEX 3071, RED 3009, TSL 3080, and EEC 4211
    AA Elective: No
    This course builds on the content provided in EEC 4211 Integrated Science, Math, and Technology in Early Childhood I. Teacher candidates explore the ways that current programs such as Lego Education, and others developed for early learners, can be used in the planning and assessment of integrated instruction. Emphasis is placed on children’s literature that is related to science and math topics. In addition to class meetings, field experience in an age 3 to grade 3 educational setting is required. This is a Florida ESOL (2010) Endorsement competency-infused class.



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  • EEC 4936 - Senior Seminar in Early Childhood Education


    1 hour Practicum, 1 credit
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all other courses required for the BS in Elementary Education Program with a minimum grade of C.

    Verification of a passing score on both the Professional Education and Subject Area Exam portions of the Florida Teacher Certification Exam.
    Corequisite(s): EEC 4940 and RED 4940
    AA Elective: No
    Senior Seminar in Early Childhood Education is a companion course to EEC 4940 Internship in Early Childhood Education and RED 4940 Final Reading Internship. It is provides teacher candidates with an opportunity to examine and explore issues related to the full-time Pre-K-to-Grade 3 internship. The five seminar-style sessions promote collegial discussion of professional practices while providing a platform for support and encouragement during the transition from teacher candidate to real-world educator. Guest speakers offer varied perspectives on topics related to professional practice, as well as those topics submitted by the teacher candidates.



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  • EEC 4940 - Internship in Early Childhood Education


    6 hours Lecture, 6 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): EEC 3301, EEC 3404, EEX 3071, RED 3009, TSL 3080, EDG 4419, EDP 4503, EEC 4211, EEC 4219, RED 4304, and TSL 4081
    Note: This internship course must be taken in the last semester prior to graduation.
    AA Elective: No
    This course offers a comprehensive review and practical application of educational philosophy, methods, and strategy through a 10-week, full-time internship in an early childhood setting. Students implement the information and skills acquired during the Early Childhood Program of study and demonstrate all learned competencies, including the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs). This course is a Florida ESOL (2010) Endorsement competency-infused class and satisfies Florida Reading Endorsement (2011) Competency Five (Demonstration of Accomplishment).



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  • EET 1084C-1 - Introduction to Electronics 1


    0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course introduces electrical safety and program procedures. The course covers atomic structure, Ohm’s Law, power law, and series circuits, as well as voltmeter, ammeter and ohmmeter usage. Number powers, electronic notations, circuit component recognition and diagrams, resistor power ratings, color code, and wire sizing are also included.



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  • EET 1084C-2 - Introduction to Electronics 2


    0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): EET 1084C-1
    AA Elective: No
    This course covers basic parallel and series/parallel combination circuits and their properties. Magnetism and devices such as relays and solenoids are also presented. Theory is applied to series and parallel circuits, including a study of loaded and unloaded voltage dividers, the Wheatstone bridge, analog ammeter and voltmeter design, and troubleshooting processes. Laboratory activities are performed to apply the theory.



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  • EET 1084C-T - Introduction to Electronics 3


    0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): EET 1084C-2
    AA Elective: No
    This course covers AC waveforms and different voltage values including peak, root mean square (RMS), average, and peak-to-peak measures. The operations of inductors, capacitors, time constants, and transformers are included. Laboratory activities using the oscilloscope are performed to apply the theory.



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  • EEX 2082 - Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities


    1 hour Lecture, 1 credit
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: Yes
    The purpose of this course is to sensitize teachers to the world of the Learning Disabled (LD) student and to examine different modes of interaction and varied accommodations that can be used to assist students. Tools and methods to make the classroom a friendlier and more accessible place for LD students to learn are explored.



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  • EEX 2083 - Motivating Students with Learning Disabilities


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
    AA Elective: Yes
    The course explores techniques based on six motivational styles that can revolutionize the way teachers inspire children with learning disabilities to succeed and achieve. The content includes strategies for generating enthusiasm, responsiveness, and motivation. This course satisfies the Florida Senate Bill 1108 ESE instructional requirement for recertification for those with a professional teaching certificate.



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  • EEX 3071 - Teaching Exceptional and Diverse Populations in Inclusive Settings


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BS in Early Childhood Education Program
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides a survey of the learning theories and principles of education that are necessary to inform instruction in the inclusive classroom setting. Emphasis is placed on differentiating instruction with an awareness of varied learning styles, thinking styles, multiple intelligences, and brain research to effectively meet the academic needs of students. Teacher candidates create “tiered” lessons and explore strategies for modifying and accommodating curricula for inclusion of students of varying needs. In addition to class meetings, field experience in an age 3 to grade 3 educational setting is required. This course satisfies Florida Reading Endorsement (2011) Competency Four (Foundations and Applications of Differentiated Instruction).



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  • EEX 3294 - Differentiated Instruction for the Inclusive Classroom


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to BS in Elementary Education Program
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides an overview of the inclusive classroom. Emphasis is on the use of instructional methods that meet the academic needs of all learners, including research-based models of differentiation and strategies appropriate for inclusive learning environments. Teacher candidates focus on lesson plan creation, state standard integration, instructional delivery, and learning assessments for use with diverse populations. Teacher candidates explore specific disabilities, examine the responsibilities of inclusion classroom teachers, and acquire the ability to modify curricula and accommodate individual learning needs in the inclusive classroom. This course is a Florida (2010) ESOL-infused class.



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  • EME 2040 - Introduction to Technology for Educators


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course provides a study of educational technology including the use of computers, the means to access and evaluate information on the World Wide Web, and the integration of computers and educational technology into a classroom curriculum.



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  • EME 3410 - Integrating Technology in Math and Science: Grades K-6


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): EDE 4304, EEX 3294, MAE 3310, and SCE 3310
    AA Elective: No
    This course explores the use of technology to transform the teaching and learning of mathematics and science in elementary classrooms. Teacher candidates explore models of technology integration, select software and technology tools appropriate for K-6 classroom settings, create lessons that encourage various ways of investigating and learning information, and teach lessons that model technology integration in mathematics and science. This course is a Florida (2010) ESOL-infused class.



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  • EMS 1059C - Emergency Medical Responder


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Corequisite(s): CEV 2319 (Not required if the student holds a Healthcare Provider CPR-AED certification that does not expire before the end of the term)
    AA Elective: No
    The Emergency Medical Responder is an integral part of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System. The term “Emergency Medical Responder” is applied to the first individual who arrives at the scene regardless of the individual’s type of credential. This course provides students with the core information, skills, and attitudes to function in the capacity of a first responder. Students attend the EMS Skills Lab to demonstrate, practice, and verify competency in basic EMS skills. In addition to the scheduled class lab hours, students are required to attend TEAM Day, complete CPR training, and verify competency in the EMS Skills Lab.



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  • EMS 1158 - Emergency Medical Technology


    7 hours Lecture, 7 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 1059C
    Corequisite(s): EMS 1158L
    AA Elective: No
    This course prepares the student for initial employment as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Instruction includes current information and techniques, as well as the development of professional attitudes practiced by an EMT when providing out-of-hospital emergency medical care. This is an intensive course that requires careful planning of school, work, and home schedules to accomplish. Students are advised to contact the Program Director for additional information and scheduling details.



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  • EMS 1158L - Emergency Medical Technology Lab/Clinical


    11 hours Lab, 11 hours Clinical, 5 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 1059C
    Corequisite(s): EMS 1158
    AA Elective: No
    This course emphasizes demonstration, practice, and competency verification in basic EMS skills when utilizing equipment and supplies found on an ambulance. This course provides EMS skill instruction and competency verification through clinical sites and the EMS Skills Laboratory. Clinical rotations include: 16 hours in a hospital emergency department, 4 hours of nursing home rotation, and an 80-hour internship with 20 calls on an Advanced Life Support Unit. In addition to the scheduled class lab hours, students are required to attend TEAM Day, complete CPR training, and verify skill competency in the EMS Skills Lab.



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  • EMS 2010 - Body Systems for the Paramedic


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course presents basic information on the structure and function of the human body. The course emphasizes the general concepts of anatomy and physiology applied for the assessment and management of emergency patients by the paramedic in the pre-hospital field area. The nervous, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems are covered. The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Standard Paramedic Curriculum objectives for anatomy and physiology are covered.

     



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  • EMS 2603 - EMT: Paramedic I


    10 hours Lecture, 10 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Proof of current State of Florida EMT License Certification and EMS 2010; or BSC 1084C; or BSC 2085C and BSC 2086C
    Corequisite(s): EMS 2603L
    AA Elective: No
    This course is the first of a three-term sequence of instruction for the EMT-Paramedic. The Department of Transportation’s 1998 Curriculum modules are covered are Preparatory Airway Management and Patient Assessment. This is an intensive course that requires careful planning of school, work, and home schedules to accomplish. Students are advised to contact the Program Director for additional information and scheduling details.



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  • EMS 2603L - EMT: Paramedic I Lab/Clinical


    18 hours Lab, 18 hours Clinical, 5 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Corequisite(s): EMS 2603
    AA Elective: No
    This is the first term of a three-term clinical/lab sequence. This course consists of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) skill instruction and competency verification that takes place at clinical sites and in the EMS Skills Lab. Hospital and EMS clinical hours described are the average hour requirements students generally need to demonstrate competency. The EMS clinical experience consists of: 80 ambulance hours/20 calls, 96 hours of hospital clinical experience, attendance at TEAM Day events, and documented competency in lab skills.



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  • EMS 2604 - EMT: Paramedic II


    10 hours Lecture, 10 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 2603 and EMS 2603L
    Corequisite(s): EMS 2604L
    AA Elective: No
    This course is the second of a three-term sequence of instruction for the EMT-Paramedic and is a continuation of EMT-Paramedic I (EMS 2603). The Department of Transportation’s 1998 Curriculum Module covered in this course is Trauma and Medical Emergencies I.



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  • EMS 2604L - EMT: Paramedic II Lab/Clinical


    18 hours Lab, 18 hours Clinical, 5 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 2603 and EMS 2603L
    Corequisite(s): EMS 2604
    AA Elective: No
    This is the second clinical program of a three-term sequence. The course consists of EMS skill instruction and competency verification that takes place at clinical sites and the EMS Skills Lab. The hospital and EMS clinical hours described are the average hour requirements students generally need to demonstrate competency. EMS clinical experience consists of 200 ambulance hours/40 calls, 48 hours of hospital clinical experience, completion of the required intubation clinical experience, attendance at TEAM Day events, and documented competency in lab skills. Note that additional hours and/or calls may be required.



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  • EMS 2605 - EMT: Paramedic III


    8 hours Lecture, 8 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 2604 and EMS 2604L
    Corequisite(s): EMS 2605L
    AA Elective: No
    This course is a continuation of EMT-Paramedic II (EMS 2604). This is the third semester of a three-term sequence of instruction for the EMT-Paramedic. The Department of Transportation’s 1998 Curriculum Modules of instruction that are covered include Medical Emergencies II, Special Considerations, Assessment Based Management, and Ambulance Operations.



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  • EMS 2605L - EMT: Paramedic III Lab/Clinical


    18 hours Lab, 18 hours Clinical, 4 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 2604 and EMS 2604L
    Corequisite(s): EMS 2605L
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides the third semester in a clinical program that is a three-term sequence. The final semester includes an internship that provides a final evaluation of the student’s Emergency Medical Service (EMS) abilities, field knowledge, and professional attitude. The hospital and/or EMS clinical hours described are the average hour requirements students generally need to demonstrate competency. EMS clinical experience for this term consists of 220 ambulance hours/40 calls, completion of the required intubation clinical, inclusion of a pediatric clinical experience, attendance at TEAM Day events, and documented competency in lab skills. Note that additional hours and/or calls may be required.



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  • ENC 0015 - Developmental Writing I


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Developmental Education
    AA Elective: No
    This course is for students who need a developmental course in writing. It includes a thorough review of English usage. Students practice writing a variety of sentence patterns and organizing paragraphs, and also receive an introduction to library research. The instructor may require additional laboratory practice. Students taking this class must take ENC 0025 Developmental Writing II next. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.



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  • ENC 0017 - Developmental Reading and Writing I


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Developmental Education
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides a survey of basic competencies in reading and writing to build skills for college readiness. It includes a thorough review of English usage. In this course students develop vocabulary skills and reading comprehension skills through the practice of reading and the use of writing strategies. Students practice a variety of sentence patterns and paragraphs supported by a wide range of interdisciplinary readings. Credit earned in this course does not count toward graduation.



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  • ENC 0025 - Developmental Writing II


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Developmental Education
    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in ENC 0015, appropriate placement examination score, or developmental education exemption.
    AA Elective: No
    This course, a continuation of Developmental Writing I (ENC 0015), includes a review of English usage and instruction in the writing of sentences, paragraphs, and essays. Students are introduced to library research and write a short research paper. The instructor may require additional laboratory practice. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.



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  • ENC 0027 - Developmental Reading and Writing II


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Developmental Education
    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in ENC 0017, appropriate placement examination score, or developmental education exemption.
    AA Elective: No
    This course, a continuation of Developmental Reading and Writing I (ENC 0017), includes a review of English usage, and instruction in the writing of paragraphs, essays, and research. This course also includes exposure to various readings, introduction to library research, and exploration of the elements of a written argument. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.



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  • ENC 0055 - Developmental Writing Module (1 credit)


    1 hours Lecture, 1 credit
    Developmental Education Course
    Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement examination score or developmental exemption.
    AA Elective: No
    This course is designed to satisfy the requirements of upper-level developmental writing in a modular format. A student scoring within a specific range on the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (P.E.R.T.), or other placement test, is administered a diagnostic test to identify skills for an individualized learning plan so that the student works only on skills not yet mastered. Possible topics in the learning plan include basic grammar, sentence skills, mechanics and spelling, language usage and style, the craft of writing, and basic research skills.



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  • ENC 0056 - Developmental Writing Module (2 credits)


    2 hours Lecture, 2 credits
    Developmental Education Course
    Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement examination score or developmental exemption.
    AA Elective: No
    This course is designed to satisfy the requirements of upper-level developmental writing in a modular format. A student scoring within a specific range on the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (P.E.R.T.), or other placement test, is administered a diagnostic test to identify skills to prepare an individualized learning plan so that the student works only on skills not yet mastered. Possible topics in the learning plan include basic grammar, sentence skills, mechanics and spelling, language usage and style, the craft of writing, and basic research skills.



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  • ENC 1101 - College Composition I


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in ENC 0025, ENC 0027, ENC 0055, or ENC 0056; or appropriate placement examination score; or developmental education exemption.
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course enables students to demonstrate critical reading skills with selected expository and argumentative literature; apply principles of development, unity, and coherence in college-level writing; select and use appropriately a variety of rhetorical modes in analytical thinking and writing; demonstrate a command of college-level sentence skills in writing that evidences sentence variety and complexity, precise vocabulary, and appropriate diction, as well as standard English grammar, spelling, usage, and mechanics; and apply basic research and documentation skills.

    This course is also offered in Honors format. For Honors Program sections, Honors Program permission is required.



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  • ENC 1102 - College Composition II


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in ENC 1101
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course enables students to communicate through writing that demonstrates adequate content development, effective organization, sound logic, audience awareness in choice of vocabulary and appropriate tone, as well as a unified and coherent style with fluent use of standard English. In this course, students demonstrate critical-thinking skills to derive clear understanding of the basic ideas and attitudes expressed in selected readings, as well as thinking and writing skills in four important college-level processes: summarizing, synthesizing, critiquing, and writing impromptu essays. Students write a correctly documented research paper and demonstrate a mastery of CLAST grammar and writing competencies in the revising and editing processes.

    This course is also offered in Honors format. For Honors Program sections, Honors Program permission is required.



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  • ENC 2210 - Introduction to Technical and Professional Writing


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ENC 1101
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course prepares students for careers in business, industry, or government and provides instruction in the specialized skills of technical and professional writing. Through familiarity with long and short reports, graphic illustrations, and directions and instructions, students develop criteria for judging and producing technical and professional writing. Controlled group work, oral presentations, and practice in resume writing and interviewing builds the confidence and skills needed to produce competitive, promotable employees.



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  • ENL 2010 - Survey of British Literature: Beginnings to the 18th Century


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ENC1102
    AA Elective: Yes
    This survey course acquaints students with the literary history of Great Britain, from its beginnings to the eighteenth century. Through readings, discussions, films, and papers, students study major works and their authors in relation to historical and literary trends. This course begins with the Old English period and continues through the eighteenth century. The student may take this course in sequence with Survey of British Literature: 19th and 20th Centuries (ENL 2022) or individually.



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  • ENL 2022 - Survey of British Literature: 19th and 20th Centuries


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ENC 1102
    AA Elective: Yes
    This survey course acquaints students with the literary history of Great Britain during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Through readings, discussions, films, and papers, students study major works and their authors in relation to historical and literary trends. This course specifically examines the nineteenth century Romantics and Victorians, as well as twentieth century works. The student may take this course in sequence with Survey of British Literature: Beginnings to the 18th Century (ENL 2010) or individually.



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  • ENL 2330 - Introduction to Shakespeare


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ENC 1101
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course provides a survey of selected masterpieces by Shakespeare. The curriculum includes excerpts from the sonnets, tragedies, and comedies. Students study the background of his sonnets and plays, and examine his life and the period in which he lived. Students study the structure and content of representative comedies and tragedies.



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  • ENT 1000 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Level College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course provides an overview of the role of entrepreneurial businesses in the United States and the impact of these businesses on the national and global economy. Students evaluate the skills and commitment necessary to successfully operate an entrepreneurial venture. Additionally, students review the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship as a career choice, as well as the entrance strategies needed to accomplish such a choice.




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  • ENT 2112 - Opportunity Analysis


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: Yes
    In this course, students assess the personal attributes, as well as the skills base, professional talent, and educational and work experiences within an organization that are necessary to create successful business ideas. Students examine the external environment to identify trends and needs in the marketplace for potential business opportunities. Each individual has the opportunity to screen potential business ideas by assessing whether or not these compliment the individual and his/her organization based on an evaluation of its strengths and skills base, as well as the student’s personal, professional, and financial goals. Students develop initial market feasibility analyses to test their concepts through basic market research.




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  • ENT 2942 - Entrepreneurship Practicum


    3 hours Practicum, 1 credit
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ENC 1101; MGF 1106 or MAC 1105; and Permission of Instructor
    AA Elective: No
    This course is a selected and planned, work-based experience that provides students with an opportunity to enhance workplace skills through supervised practical experiences related to their career objectives. Work site, supervision, and objectives are to be approved by the Program Director. A minimum of 50-clock hours of work-site training and supervision are required to complete the practicum. The Program Director (and/or instructor) evaluates student performance based upon completion of the course objectives and feedback provided by the work-site supervisor. This course is designated to be completed during the last term before graduation and is only for students in the AS-25035 Business Administration (Entrepreneurship) Program.



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  • EPI 0001 - Classroom Management


    3 Institutional credit(s), 40 Contact hours
    Institutional Credit
    This course prepares the pre-professional teacher to create an effective learning environment in the classroom. Through the use of written communication to parents in English and another language, the pre-professional teacher demonstrates how classroom procedures, rules, and consequences support the classroom philosophy and the expectations from the Federal and State No Child Left Behind (NCLB) mandate stating that every child can learn. This course provides a variety of techniques and ideas to increase the pre-professional teacher’s knowledge and skills. The course covers one or more Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs). Evidence of the student’s mastery of FEAP competencies is placed in a portfolio.



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  • EPI 0002 - Instructional Strategies


    3 Institutional credit(s), 40 Contact hours
    Institutional Credit
    This course prepares the pre-professional teacher to plan a detailed, three-tiered lesson that addresses the differentiated needs of students’ learning styles in the classroom, while integrating Florida Core Standards and including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) accommodations. The pre-professional studies the importance of high expectations, motivational strategies, and effective communication in instruction. This course covers one or more Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs). Evidence of the student’s mastery of FEAP competencies is placed in a portfolio.



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  • EPI 0003 - Technology


    3 Institutional credit(s), 40 Contact hours
    Institutional Credit
    This course prepares the pre-professional teacher to utilize technology in creating a PowerPoint presentation that includes an objective-based lesson plan, Florida Core Standards, electronic resources, various forms of traditional and alternate assessment strategies, and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) accommodations. The pre-professional teacher demonstrates the use of technology to manage, evaluate, and improve instruction. The course covers one or more Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs). Evidence of the student’s mastery of FEAP competencies is placed in a portfolio.



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  • EPI 0004 - Teaching and Learning


    3 Institutional credit(s), 40 Contact hours
    Institutional Credit
    In this course, the pre-professional develops a lesson plan for content area that is capable of measuring higher level thinking skills, while incorporating the Florida Core Standards and providing the teaching modalities for a class of students with varied learning styles. The course requires the pre-professional to plan instructional activities that draw upon human development learning theories and concepts. The course covers one or more Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs). Evidence of the student’s mastery of FEAP competencies is placed in a portfolio.



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  • EPI 0010 - Foundations of Research-Based Practices in Reading


    3 Institutional credit(s), 40 Contact hours
    Institutional Credit
    This course provides the pre-professional teacher with a substantive study of language structure and function, as well as tools to aid in cognition of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Further, it provides a study of the integration of reading components associated with learning. Instruction in this module is grounded in scientifically-based reading research as a mechanism to affect instructional practice. This course requires the pre-professional to create a one-week reading lesson plan for shared and guided reading that includes Florida Core Standards, incorporates all five of the major reading components, and includes a language experience approach component for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students.



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  • EPI 0020 - Professional Foundations


    2 Institutional credit(s), 30 Contact hours
    Institutional Credit
    This course provides the pre-professional teacher with the foundation for becoming a productive member of the teaching profession. The course provides a study of the organization and administration of the public school, the laws governing teachers, the Code of Ethics, professional conduct, ESOL educational requirements, and the purpose of schools by using a variety of educational websites and through writing a three to five page summary. This course develops a professional perspective and provides a basic background in the teaching profession. The course covers one or more Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs). Evidence of the student’s mastery of FEAP competencies is placed in a portfolio.



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  • EPI 0030 - Diversity


    2 Institutional credit(s), 30 Contact hours
    Institutional Credit
    This course provides the pre-professional teacher with a study of the variety of backgrounds and cultures that may be found in a typical classroom. The course requires the pre-professional teacher to write a paper describing how to create a classroom environment free of bias. Course discussion includes meeting the needs of diverse learners such as English Language Learners (ELL) students, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students, low achieving students, and those with varied learning styles. The course covers one or more Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs). Evidence of a student’s mastery of FEAP competencies is placed in a portfolio.



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  • EPI 0095 - Educator Preparation Institute Field Experience


    5 Institutional credit(s), 75 Contact hours
    Institutional Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Florida Teacher Certification General Knowledge Exam and Subject Area Exam
    AA Elective: No
    During this course, teacher candidates complete 60 hours of field experience and internship in an accredited public, charter, or private school with a clinically trained mentoring teacher. The field experience provides an opportunity to gain insight into the instructional process and gives pre-service teacher candidates a perspective on the varied backgrounds of students. Candidates must demonstrate mastery of the Uniform Core Curricula (UCC) and complete a series of teaching demonstrations. Candidates are supervised and evaluated by the EPI Clinical Educator Trainer (CET).



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  • EPI 0940 - Professional Foundations Field Experience


    2 Institutional credit(s), 30 Contact hours
    Institutional Credit
    This course requires the individual to complete 30 hours of field experience in an accredited public, charter, or private school. The field experience provides the individual with an opportunity to gain insight into the instructional process. Passing the Florida Department of Education Subject Area teaching exam is a prerequisite for enrollment in this course.



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  • EPI 0945 - Diversity Field Experience


    2 Institutional credit(s), 30 Contact hours
    Institutional Credit
    This course requires the individual to complete 30 hours of field experience in an accredited public, charter, or private school. The field experience provides exposure to and experience with the variety of backgrounds and cultures found in a typical classroom. Through this course, the individual has the opportunity to gain insight into the instructional process. Passing the Florida Department of Education Subject Area teaching exam is a prerequisite for enrollment in this course.



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  • EPR 0001 - Foundations of Language and Cognition


    60 In-service Hours
    Noncredit
     

    This course provides for study of six components of reading as a process: comprehension, oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, and vocabulary. Students demonstrate the use of skills and information provided through this course.



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  • EPR 0002 - Foundations of Research-Based Practices in Reading


    60 In-service Hours
    Noncredit
     

    This course applies a scaffold approach to student learning using the principles of research-based reading instruction and integrating the six components of reading (i.e., comprehension, oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, and vocabulary). Students engage in systematic problem-solving processes.



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  • EPR 0003 - Applied Data Analysis for Principals and Teachers


    60 In-service Hours
    Noncredit
     

    This course provides a study of student assessment methods that enables individuals to select and administer appropriate assessments, analyze data, and inform reading instruction to meet the needs of all students. Students engage in systematic problem-solving processes.



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  • EPR 0004 - Foundations of Differentiation


    60 In-service Hours
    Noncredit
    Prerequisite(s): EPR 0001, EPR 002, EPR 003, and EPR 0004
     

    This course provides a comprehensive study of different student learning profiles. Individuals use this information to discuss and apply research-based instructional practices by differentiating process, product, and context. Students engage in systematic problem-solving processes.

     



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  • EPR 0005 - Application of Differentiated Instruction


    60 In-service Hours
    Noncredit
    Corequisite(s): EPR 0004
     

    This course provides a culminating practicum experience, allowing students to demonstrate skills and information pertaining to the components of reading, assessment, and data analysis to implement a comprehensive research-based reading plan of instruction for all students. Students engage in systematic problem-solving processes.

     



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  • ESC 1000 - Survey of Earth Science


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading, writing, and mathematics.
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course examines the Earth through the study of concepts and principles related to geology, geophysics, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. The application of these principles to environmental problems, and other specific problems of current interest, are explored. Demonstrations and multimedia presentations enhance the presentation of the course material.



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  • ETD 1320C-1 - Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting 1


    0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    Students read prints, use AutoCAD terminology, and apply the AutoCAD workspace including setting up coordinate systems to prepare simple two-dimensional drawings and sketches.



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  • ETD 1320C-2 - Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting 2


    0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ETD 1320C-1
    AA Elective: No
    Students enhance basic AutoCAD skills and terminology by working in multiple two-dimensional layers. They add text and dimensions to drawings and sketches, and apply the most commonly used drafting and editing tools.



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