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ECON 302 - Industrial Organization and Public Policy
The primary purpose of this course is to bridge the gap between theory and reality by applying microeconomics to public policy problems in the areas of business regulation and anti-trust.
Prerequisite: ECON 300 - Intermediate Microeconomics .
Credits: 3
When Offered: (spring only)
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 306 - Economics of Law
A positive economic analysis of the efficiency of the legal system, and its impact on the microeconomic behavior of firms and consumers; topics of emphasis include property law and zoning, protection of intellectual property, torts, contracts, and the economics of crime.
Prerequisite: ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 307 - Natural Resources Economics
An examination of some of the major problems associated with the use and conservation of natural resources and environmental quality, the relationship of the political-economic system to environmental and natural resource problems and possible solutions to resource and environmental problems.
Prerequisites: ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics and ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics , or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 308 - Economics of the European Union
This course examines the social, economic, political, and cultural issues of the European Union. We examine the structure, function, and challenges of the European Union and study the impact the European Union has on the United States and the rest of the world.
Prerequisite: ECON 130 - Introduction to Economics with a grade of “D” or higher, ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics with a grade of “D” or higher, ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics with a grade of “D” or higher, or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics with a grade of “D” or higher.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
*** Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
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ECON 313 - History of Economic Thought
This course is an inquiry into the development of economic thought from past to present. It focuses on the analytical innovations in economic thought, beginning with the Greeks and extending to contemporary thinkers. It also stresses the persistence of certain topics such as money, macroeconomic stability, and value theory throughout the development of economic thought and considers the historical policy issues that inspired different thinkers to address these topics in a new and different way.
Prerequisites: ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics and ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics , or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics .
Credits: 3
When Offered: (spring only)
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 348 - Economics of East Asia
This course surveys economic issues concerning East Asia, covering China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and other economies in the region. The causes of their economic growth and the Asian Crisis is analyzed. Their experiences in the post-crisis period, often in comparison with other emerging markets, is examined. Developments in regional economic integration and challenges facing them are also discussed.
Prerequisite: ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 372 - Money and Banking
This course describes the monetary and banking system, its organization, function and operation as these relate to the money supply process and monetary policy in the United States. It also analyzes the interaction between fiscal and monetary policies.
Prerequisite: ECON 303 - Intermediate Macroeconomics .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 402 - Economic Development
The purpose of this course is to provide a detailed analysis of the causes of economic growth and structural changes in an economy that take place when growth occurs. Attention is given to theories of economic development and growth as they apply to developed and developing economies, as well as policy options and modes of analysis. Other areas of discussion include income distribution, employment, education, savings, fiscal and monetary policy, foreign investments and foreign aid.
Prerequisites: ECON 130 - Introduction to Economics , or ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics and ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics , or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 403 - International Trade Theory and Policy
This course examines the basis for international trade by focusing on traditional trade theory: Ricardian and Heckscher-Ohlin models, growth and technological change and factor mobility. Other topics of discussion include commercial policy, economic integration, and the relationship between trade and economic growth and development. Additional topics may include more recent approaches in trade theory and imperfect competition.
Prerequisite: ECON 300 - Intermediate Microeconomics .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 412 - International Monetary Theory and Policy
This course examines the theory of international capital markets, exchange rate regimes, and balance of payments problems. It also examines the mechanism for the adjustment of balance of payments disequilibria (i.e. deficits and surpluses) and the consequences of the macroeconomic interdependence of nations within the framework of different international monetary systems, and their effects on a country’s welfare.
Prerequisite: ECON 303 - Intermediate Macroeconomics .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 414 - Comparative Economic Systems
This course examines the structures, characteristics, and problems confronted by the major economic systems of the world in a comparative framework. It also discusses the implications of the major transformations of these systems for the United States. This course normally covers the communist, industrialized capitalist, market socialism, and planned socialist systems. Inter-country comparisons are emphasized to understand why some systems are more successful than others.
Prerequisites: ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics and ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics , or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 471 - Internship: Economics
On-the-job specialized training in fields generally accepted as needing economics field experience to complement the student’s academic training. May be taken on a pass/fail basis only. A special application procedure is required and must be completed the semester prior to starting the internship.
Credits: 3 to 12
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ECON 472 - Internship Evaluation and Analysis
Research, evaluation, and analytical analysis of internship experiences. Pre-arrange one semester before enrollment.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ECON 479 - Senior Seminar in Economics
The capstone experience for the economics major. Students produce an empirical research paper on an economic topic of their choosing, based on sound theoretical foundations and a review of the relevant literature, and give a PowerPoint presentation on their project. Students are presented information on graduate and professional school opportunities in economics and related disciplines and career opportunities for those with undergraduate and graduate degrees in economics. A section of the course focuses on the major professional awards conferred upon prominent economists, the recipients of those awards, and contributions to economics of those who have been recognized by these prizes. This course also gives students an appreciation of the widespread applicability of economics in the modern world and make them think about how and why economists may be different from others.
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent registration in ECON 300 - Intermediate Microeconomics , ECON 303 - Intermediate Macroeconomics , and ECON 373 - Econometrics or STAT 378 - Linear Regression/Time Series ; junior or senior economics major or minor.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
** This is a writing-enhanced course.
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ECON 486 - Readings in Economics
Selected reading on a specific subject in economics to be assigned by the instructor.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1 to 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 498 - Seminar: Economics
Selected topics in economics.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 520 - The Economics of Sustainability
This course examines the economics of the sustainable use of natural resources, and the consequences of failure to do so. Topics covered will include: problems associated with optimal usage and management of common-pool resources; environmental regulation; the impact of government taxes and subsidies; environmental benefit estimation methods; cost-benefit analysis; sustainable agriculture; energy policy; transportation policy; and urban design. The EXCEL spreadsheet program will be used to do cost-benefit analysis.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Online Course Fee applies to this course.
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ECON 520G - The Economics of Sustainability
This course examines the economics of the sustainable use of natural resources, and the consequences of failure to do so. Topics covered will include: problems associated with optimal usage and management of common-pool resources; environmental regulation; the impact of government taxes and subsidies; environmental benefit estimation methods; cost-benefit analysis; sustainable agriculture; energy policy; transportation policy; and urban design. The EXCEL spreadsheet program will be used to do cost-benefit analysis.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Online Course Fee applies to this course.
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ECON 554 - Independent Studies: Economics
An opportunity for students to organize and conduct research projects of their own choice with the help of faculty supervision.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1 to 8
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 554G - Independent Studies: Economics
An opportunity for students to organize and conduct research projects of their own choice with the help of faculty supervision. Prior permission of instructor required.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ECU 355 - Tropical Field Research and Natural History of Ecuador
Explores the diversity of tropical terrestrial floral and faunal communities and the ecological processes that shape them. This course exposes students to the complexity of a tropical rainforest ecosystem, introduce them to the diversity of plants and animals, and introduce field research methods that help researchers better understand the organisms within this ecosystem.
Prerequisites: BIOL 103 - General Botany , BIOL 106 - General Zoology , or BIOL 108 - Introductory Biology II with a grade of C or better. While not required, BIOL 301 - Introduction to Ecology is also preferred.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
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ED 100 - Elementary Education: Pre-MAE Seminar
Four one-hour sessions designed to orient, explain and review both the MAE elementary program and State of Missouri teaching/certification requirements. Normally taken spring semester of the freshman year.
Credits: 0
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ED 388 - Exploratory Field Experiences
The course has been designed to provide readiness in preparation for the ED 393 - Clinical Experiences in Teaching course by exploring the field of education through meaningful personal and field experiences. The course is an introduction to observation, participation, and reflection in the classroom with three articulate components–seminar, clinical and field experiences.
Prerequisite: 2.75 cumulative grade point average, background check, liability insurance, T.B. test, Consent and Release Agreement, and Student Release and Disclosure Agreement.
Credits: 1
NOTE: The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 389 - Foundations of Education
An overview of historical, legal, philosophical, political, and social aspects of public education and of teaching as a career.
Prerequisites: sophomore status and a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This is a writing-enhanced course.
** The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 393 - Clinical Experiences in Teaching
A course designed to provide a basic readiness for teaching, preliminary to the Management of Instruction course. ED 393 is an introduction to “what to teach and how to teach” with three articulated components: seminar, clinical, and field. (A field experience of 45-60 clock hours is required through concurrent enrollment in ED 393 Classroom Experiences.) Additionally, students enrolled in the course complete all the requirements for obtaining a substitute teaching certificate with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Prerequisites: ED 389 - Foundations of Education with a grade of C or higher (or concurrent enrollment in ED 389 - Foundations of Education ), 55 clock hours of Exploratory Field Experience, junior status, and a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher, fingerprint clearance, liability insurance, Substitute Teaching Certificate, Consent and Release Agreement, Student Disclosure and Release Agreement.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 394 - Experiences in Classroom Teaching
This course is a 1 credit teaching requirement to be completed concurrently with ED 393 - Clinical Experiences in Teaching . May be repeated for up to four credits in order to provide clinical experiences to support candidate preparation for additional certifications.
Prerequisites: ED 389 - Foundations of Education with a grade of C or higher (or concurrent enrollment in ED 389 - Foundations of Education ), junior status, and a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher.
Credits: 1
NOTE:
* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 483 - Independent Study in Education
Intensive study of an educational issue.
Prerequisite: Permission of faculty and Department Chair of Education.
Credits: 1 to 3
NOTE: The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 500 - The Psychology of Adolescence
Issues related to physical, sexual, intellectual, moral, emotional and social development of the adolescent are addressed. (Recommended prior to ED 672G - Middle School Philosophy, Organization and Curriculum .)
Credits: 3
When Offered: (fall only)
NOTE:
* This is a writing-enhanced course.
** The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 500G - The Psychology of Adolescence
Issues related to physical, sexual, intellectual, moral, emotional and social development of the adolescent are addressed. (Recommended prior to ED 672G - Middle School Philosophy, Organization and Curriculum .)
Credits: 3
When Offered: (fall only)
NOTE:
* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 510G - Practicum in the Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Disabilities: Elementary
This course is a practicum in teaching individual students at the elementary level (grades 1-6) with reading difficulties. Assessment of the reader’s strengths and needs is followed by the implementation of individualized instruction designed to assist the child in becoming a better reader. Experiences are provided in diagnosis, instructional planning for remediation, on-going evaluation of reading progress, and communication with parents.
The practicum course will be facilitated with online, on-site, and on campus components. Students will assess, then develop plans for and conduct fifteen hours of instruction with a struggling reader in their local communities. PLEASE NOTE: This experience requires student involvement with a minor student. It will be the student’s responsibility to identify a student with whom to work and to obtain a signed parental and school permission form prior to engaging in any work with the student.
Prerequisite: ED 570G - Analysis and Correction of Reading Disabilities or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ED 511G - Practicum in the Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Disabilities: Secondary
This course is a practicum in teaching individual students at the secondary level (grades 7-12) with reading difficulties. Assessment of the reader’s strengths and needs is followed by the implementation of individualized instruction designed to assist the child in becoming a better reader. Experiences are provided in diagnosis, instructional planning for remediation, on-going evaluation of reading progress, and communication with parents.
The practicum course will be facilitated with online, on-site, and on campus components. Students will assess, then develop plans for and conduct fifteen hours of instruction with a struggling reader in their local communities. PLEASE NOTE: This experience requires student involvement with a minor student. It will be the student’s responsibility to identify a student with whom to work and to obtain a signed parental and school permission form prior to engaging in any work with the student.
Prerequisites: ED 570G - Analysis and Correction of Reading Disabilities or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ED 520 - Principles of Early Childhood Education
This course is designed to develop basic philosophical, planning, management, assessment, and implementation skills to support the development and learning of young children from birth to eight years of age. Developmentally appropriate practices for early childhood within the context of the school, family, and community are addressed. An accompanying field experience of 60 hours in a prekindergarten and kindergarten setting is required,
Corequisite: ED 521 - Teaching Experience: Early Childhood Field Experience .
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status and cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 520G - Principles of Early Childhood Education
This course is designed to develop basic philosophical, planning, management, assessment, and implementation skills to support the development and learning of young children from birth to eight years of age. Developmentally appropriate practices for early childhood within the context of the school, family, and community are addressed. An accompanying field experience of 60 hours in a prekindergarten and kindergarten setting is required,
Corequisite: ED 521G - Teaching Experience: Early Childhood Field Experience .
Credits: 3
NOTE: The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 521 - Teaching Experience: Early Childhood Field Experience
To support and better prepare students in their learning of young children, a field experience of 60 clock hours in a prekindergarten and kindergarten setting is required as concurrent enrollment in ED 520 - Principles of Early Childhood Education . Graded pass/fail.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status and cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Corequisite: ED 520 - Principles of Early Childhood Education .
Credits: 1
NOTE:
* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 530 - Education in the Health Professions
Education in the Health Professions prepares individuals to effectively teach within health professions schools and programs whether as full-time educators known as Staff Educators, or within the clinical faculty role. Through interprofessional team-based learning, five content areas are emphasized: Curriculum; Teaching; Assessment; Research in Health Professions Education; and Funding, Law, and Policy.
Prerequisite: Senior standing with a grade point average of 2.0 or better.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
** This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.
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ED 530G - Education in the Health Professions
Education in the Health Professions prepares individuals to effectively teach within health professions schools and programs whether as full-time educators known as Staff Educators, or within the clinical faculty role. Through interprofessional team-based learning, five content areas are emphasized: Curriculum; Teaching; Assessment; Research in Health Professions Education; and Funding, Law, and Policy.
Prerequisite: Admission as a graduate degree-seeking or graduate non-degree seeking student.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
** This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.
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ED 549 - Pre-Service EFL Methods for Teaching Conversational English in China
This course is designed as a pre-service course for students who have been approved to CHN 550 - EFL Internship: Teaching Conversational English as a Foreign Language in China . The course introduces students to second language acquisition theory, to methods for conversational English, and to issues related to living and teaching English in China. In addition, this course addresses practical issues such as immunizations, visa requirements, and travel logistics.
Credits: 1
NOTE:
* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 549G - Pre-Service EFL Methods for Teaching Conversational English in China
This course is designed as a pre-service course for students who have been approved for CHN 550 - EFL Internship: Teaching Conversational English as a Foreign Language in China . The course introduces students to second language acquisition theory, to methods for conversational English, and to issues related to living and teaching in China. In addition, this course addresses practical issues such as immunizations, visa requirements, and travel logistics.
Credits: 1
NOTE:
* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 550G - Introduction to Gifted and Talented
This course explores the nature and needs of gifted learners. Participants investigate concepts of intelligence and giftedness, methods used to identify gifted learners and issues related to special populations of gifted learners. Participants link the philosophy of gifted education, learner characteristics, understandings about intelligence, identification procedures, and curriculum into coherent and defensible services for gifted learners. Key issues in gifted education are addressed.
Prerequisite: ED 593 - Psychological Foundations of Education .
Credits: 3
NOTE: The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 570G - Analysis and Correction of Reading Disabilities
In this five-week graduate course, students will study formal and informal reading assessment tools. Students will develop remediation plans outlining intervention strategies which focus on specific areas of weakness that interfere with the reading process.
Prerequisite: ED 623G - Reading Assessment and Implementation or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ED 593 - Psychological Foundations of Education
Covers aspects of psychological theory and life span development applicable to teaching at all grade levels. Emphasis on social emotional and cognitive development learning motivation student characteristics critical thinking classroom management and use of technology as a tool for learning.
Prerequisites: (Minimum grade of C in ED 389 - Foundations of Education and ED 393 - Clinical Experiences in Teaching [or concurrent enrollment in ED 393 - Clinical Experiences in Teaching ]), senior status, and cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 601G - Measurement and Evaluation
General principles of measurement and the evaluation of student achievement and teacher/program effectiveness. The major themes of the course are assessment, validity, reliability and utility. Emphasis is on construction and analysis of classroom measures and interpretation of standardized measurement results, as well as the proper use of measurements for sound reflective decision-making. Use of spreadsheets is required.
Prerequisites: Admission to the MAE Program and STAT 190 - Basic Statistics or STAT 290 - Statistics or their equivalents.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 605G - Psychology of Exceptional Children
An examination of the educator’s rights and responsibilities in educating students with gifted and handicapped conditions; current philosophy and terminology in gifted and special education programs; and the programming implications of students from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Credits: 3
NOTE: The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 607G - Applied Educational Psychology
Examines learning, attitudes, motivation, and human relations as they apply to teaching taken concurrently with ED 609G - Teaching Internship .
Prerequisite: Admission to the MAE Program.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 608G - Management of Instruction:Elementary Education
Development of basic philosophical, planning and implementation skills related to the preparation and teaching of the curriculum for elementary school students. Students will be provided with a systematic understanding of how to structure knowledge in the content areas in ways that such knowledge can be translated to and assimilated by elementary students. Technology is used to support the development and implementation of student learning experiences. Field experience in the public school classroom will help provide the pre-service teacher with practice in facilitating the processes of learning and developing essential dispositions. The course is a preparatory experience for the responsibilities of the internship in the Master of Arts in Education program.
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of “C” in ED 389 - Foundations of Education . Minimum grade of “C” or concurrent enrollment in ED 593 - Psychological Foundations of Education .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 618G - Co-Teaching Experience–Elementary Education Professional Development School
The foundation of this course extends and offers practical application of knowledge and skills learned in ED 608G - Management of Instruction:Elementary Education . Development of sophisticated philosophical, planning and implementation skills related to the preparation and teaching of the curriculum for elementary school students. Students will apply knowledge of content, pedagogy, assessment, and classroom management in a co-teaching experience. Through a professional development school model, students will develop and exhibit essential dispositions for an elementary teacher. Technology is used to support the development and implementation of student learning experiences. Successful completion of this course is a preparatory experience for the responsibilities of the internship in the Master of Arts in Education program.
Prerequisites: ED 608G - Management of Instruction:Elementary Education
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 621G - Psychology of Reading
Combining theory and practice, this course presents the study of research, observation, and modeling opportunities to develop criteria for selecting procedures and materials that encourage children to read. Topics include effective classroom structures for reading instruction, as well as a variety of strategies for promoting word recognition and comprehension. This course should be taken before ED 623G - Reading Assessment and Implementation .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 622G - Integrating the Language Arts
This course combines theory and practice through the study of historical and recent trends in language arts instruction. Emphasis is placed on the effective means of organizing the various components of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students observe and model appropriate instruction for students at a variety of developmental levels (primary, middle school and secondary).
Prerequisite: Previous or concurrent enrollment in ED 621G - Psychology of Reading .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 623G - Reading Assessment and Implementation
Provides prospective teachers with an understanding and application of reading assessment and research-based reading strategies.
Prerequisite: ED 621G - Psychology of Reading and admission to MAE Program.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 625G - Human Relations in Education
Examination of values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors, to increase personal awareness and translate this awareness into skills and techniques useful for teachers in a pluralistic society.
Prerequisites: ED 389 - Foundations of Education and ED 394 - Classroom Experiences .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 635G - Mathematical Concepts in Primary Curricula
This is an elective course in the MAE curriculum directly addressing the conceptualization of the fundamental principles of primary mathematics for elementary and middle school teaching candidates. The essential question deals with how various mathematics curricula tie the underlying principles of fundamental mathematics to the procedures taught to primary and middle school children in western curricula and in Asian curricula. The purpose of the course is to prepare MAE candidates and certified teachers to facilitate the deeper understanding of fundamental mathematics for elementary and middle school children. The academic instructional methods include lecture, readings on comparative mathematics education, discussion, exploration and analysis of various primary mathematics curricula, and development of a unit and lesson plans from one of the curricula focused on the conceptualization of the fundamental principles underlying the procedure(s) on which the unit is focused. Assessment of mathematics achievement is also addressed, and students are encouraged to design action research studies to be applied to the units they develop in the course.
Prerequisites: ED 394 - Classroom Experiences or equivalent with a grade of “B” or higher; or equivalent professional experience and prerequisites.
Credits: 3
When Offered: (spring, summer)
NOTE: The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 650G - Identification of Gifted
This course focuses on identifying students for gifted programs. Students learn about the processes and recommendations for identifying gifted students and study how culture, economics, and family roles impact identification. Students also become familiar with different identification tools and apply their knowledge of gifted learners to create an identification process for a school.
Prerequisite: ED 550 - Introduction to Gifted and Talented , ED 550G - Introduction to Gifted and Talented , or equivalent course with grade of “C” or higher.
Credits: 3
When Offered: (odd calendar years)
NOTE:
* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 651G - Curriculum for Gifted
During this course, participants learn how to develop, implement, and evaluate effective curriculum, instruction, and assessment to improve learning for gifted students. We discuss gifted education theory, curriculum development theory, systems thinking, higher order thinking, questioning skills, creative thinking, technology use, differentiation, and assessment. In addition, we examine how curriculum design for gifted can impact curriculum for all students.
Prerequisite: ED 550 - Introduction to Gifted and Talented , ED 550G - Introduction to Gifted and Talented , or equivalent course with grade of “C” or higher.
Credits: 3
When Offered: (odd calendar years)
NOTE:
* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 652G - Meeting the Affective Needs of Gifted
This course focuses on the affective needs of gifted students by exploring research and material relevant to the social and emotional components of giftedness. Topics include the following: the role(s) of the educator, motivational issues, relationships, perfectionism, common areas of psychological response, gifted children and youth with special needs, underachievement, and promising practices and interventions for meeting the affective needs of gifted children.
Prerequisite: ED 550 - Introduction to Gifted and Talented , ED 550G - Introduction to Gifted and Talented , or equivalent course with grade of “C” or higher.
Credits: 3
When Offered: (odd calendar years)
NOTE:
* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 672G - Middle School Philosophy, Organization and Curriculum
This course focuses on the rationale for the development of the middle school and the custom-tailored organizational structure for students making the transition from childhood to adolescence. Emphasis is placed on how the middle school meets the developmental needs of the emerging adolescents.
Recommended prerequisite: ED 550 - Introduction to Gifted and Talented , ED 550G - Introduction to Gifted and Talented .
Credits: 3
When Offered: (spring only)
NOTE:
* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 675G - Mentoring Initial Educators
Being a mentor for interns is a time-consuming and extremely important role. This course is designed to give mentors knowledge and skills for induction of preservice teachers. Mentors learn how to evaluate interns, engage in action research cycles with their interns, discuss best practices, learn response to intervention for diverse learners, discuss professional development opportunities including Professional Learning Communities, and learn cognitive coaching.
Credits: 3
NOTE: The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 681G - Research Study in Education
The student, in consultation with his or her internship supervisor, designs and carries out an empirical research study. All MAE students are required to take ED 681G for at least one hour of credit to complete the MAE degree. Music and Exercise Science students are exempt from enrollment in ED 681G.
Credits: 1
NOTE: The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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EGY 300 - Cairo Field Study
This summer two-week course is a field study of the city of Cairo incorporating literature, history, archaeology, and art in an historical examination of the city through readings, on-site visits, and student writing. English is the language of instruction.
Credits: 1 to 2
NOTE: This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
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ENG 152 - Academic Writing: Non-Native Speakers
A writing course for students whose native language is not English. Emphasis is on developing competencies for meeting the demands of writing in an academic setting. These include: advanced reading strategies, critical thinking, writing conventions of English, and intercultural issues. Vocabulary development and grammar are integrated into the course.
Prerequisite: Placement Exam. Contact the International Student Affairs Office.
Credits: 3
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ENG 154 - Academic Speaking: Non-Native Speakers
A speaking course for students whose native language is not English. Emphasis is on developing competencies for meeting the demands of oral participation in an academic setting. These include: advanced listening strategies, individual and group presentations, and classroom interaction. Vocabulary and grammar are integrated into the course.
Prerequisite: Placement Exam. Contact the International Student Affairs Office.
Credits: 3
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ENG 190 - Writing as Critical Thinking
Writing as Critical Thinking requires students to read, think, and write carefully and critically, using instructor and peer response as well as self-assessment for revision. Students generate topics that are of interest to them as well as to the communities to which they belong, at Truman State University and beyond. Students are expected to anticipate the demands of various audiences and purposes as they explore questions and issues raised in readings and discussion. Academic honesty and the conventional use of academic sources are also expected, as is the skilled use of academic prose. Excellent writers can challenge this course and satisfy the Essential Skills writing requirement by presenting a portfolio of college-level writing for assessment. Contact the English and Linguistics Department Chair.
Prerequisite: International students who are required to take the English Placement Exam for International Students must pass the exam or complete with a grade of “D” or higher.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Writing as Critical Thinking Essential Skill of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ENG 204 - Creative Writing
Techniques of writing poetry and fiction as well as an analysis of selected works as a basis for student creative writing.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
** This is a writing-enhanced course.
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ENG 206 - Popular Genres: Topics
An exploration and evaluation of a popular genre in a single semester, with appropriate background readings and criticism. Students read and write about a variety of works in the selected genre. Potential topics include but are not limited to science fiction, fantasy, mystery, horror, and the graphic novel. May be repeated under different topics.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Literature Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ENG 209 - Applying Literary Theory
Extensive writing about literature to strengthen the student’s competence in both individual expression and analytical writing. Students learn to use at least three theoretical approaches in writing about literature. Students should take ENG 209 by their sophomore year, possibly along with their first literature course in the major.
Prerequisite: English major, English minor, or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Required for all English majors and minors.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
*** This is a writing-enhanced course.
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ENG 225 - World Literatures: Chronology
This course takes a chronological approach in examining literature from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Australia and Oceania, Europe, and the Americas. Each class considers major works from at least three time periods (Ancient, Middle, Golden, Dynastic, Early Modern, Modern, Contemporary) and at least two distinct cultures. The course considers the structural, ideological, historical, or cultural significance of various works of merit within the selected periods. Lectures and presentations are given on historical, cultural, and intellectual background. The focus of each section is indicated in the class schedule.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Literature Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ENG 226 - World Literatures: Topics
This course examines topics in literature from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Australia and Oceania, Europe, and the Americas. The topic for each session may vary. Instructors select authors from different periods to demonstrate how various ideologies, genres, genders, classes, and times have dealt with questions posed by the relationship between literature and the topic. Analysis stresses both works’ intrinsic values and their contributions to world cultures. Lectures and presentations are given on historical, cultural, and intellectual background. May be repeated under different topics.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Literature Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
** The Post-Colonial Literature section of ENG 266 fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
**** Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
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ENG 245 - British Literatures: Chronology
This course takes a chronological approach in analyzing British Literature. Each class examines at least three consecutive periods in British Literature (Old English, Medieval, Renaissance, 17th Century, 18th Century, Romanticism, Victorian, Modern, Contemporary). ENG 245 British Literatures: Chronology considers the structural, ideological, historical, or cultural significance of various works by important writers within the selected periods. The focus of each section is indicated in the class schedule. Possible combinations might be: 1) Old English, Medieval, Renaissance; 2) Medieval, Renaissance, 17th Century; 3) Renaissance, 17th Century, 18th Century; 4) 17th Century, 18th Century, Romanticism; 5) 18th Century, Romanticism, Victorian; 6) Romanticism, Victorian, Modern; and 7) Victorian, Modern, Contemporary
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Literature Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ENG 246 - British Literatures: Topics
This course analyzes the relation between aesthetic concerns and topics in British literature. The topic for each section may vary but is indicated in the course schedule listings. Instructors select authors from different periods to demonstrate how various ideologies, genres, genders, classes and times dealt with questions posed by the relationship between literature and the topic. Lectures and presentations are given on historical, cultural, and intellectual background. May be repeated under different topics.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Literature Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ENG 250 - Shakespeare
An examination of representative comedies, histories, tragedies, romances, and poems significant in understanding Shakespeare’s development as a poet and dramatist. This course provides students with knowledge concerning the cultural, historical, theatrical, and literacy context of Shakespeare’s art. By contrast, is designed for English, Creative Writing and Theatre majors.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Literature Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
*** Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
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ENG 265 - American Literatures: Chronology
This course takes a chronological approach in analyzing American literature. Each class examines at least three consecutive periods in American Literature (Pre-Colonial, Romantic, Realism and Naturalism, Modern, Contemporary). ENG 265 American Literatures: Chronology considers the structural, ideological, historical, or cultural significance of various works by important writers within the selected periods. The focus of each section is indicated in the class schedule. Possible combinations may be: 1) Pre-Colonial, Colonial, Romantic; 2) Colonial, Romantic, Realism and Naturalism; 3) Romantic, Realism and Naturalism, Modern; and 4) Realism and Naturalism, Modern, Contemporary.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Literature Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ENG 266 - American Literatures: Topics
This course analyzes the relation between aesthetic concerns and topics in American literature. The topic for each section may vary but is indicated in the course schedule listings. Instructors select authors from different periods to demonstrate how various ideologies, genres, genders, classes, and times have dealt with questions posed by the relationship between literature and the topic. Lectures and presentations are given on historical, cultural, and intellectual background. May be repeated under different topics.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Literature Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
*** Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
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ENG 280 - Film Form and Sense
The study of cinema as a major force in contemporary culture. This course examines film production, establishes a working vocabulary, and considers various approaches to film analysis in order to improve our interaction with cinematic images. The course discusses: how does film communicate meaning? What are the distinctive qualities of film? How can we better look at, talk about, write about, and think about film? In addition to selected Hollywood and non-Hollywood films, the course considers documentaries, animation, and experimental films.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Visual and Performing Arts Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ENG 306 - Topics: Women Writers
Studies in individual women writers, genres, periods, or approaches significant in the development of female literary traditions. May be repeated under different topics for up to eight credits.
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
*** Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
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ENG 307 - Contemporary World Literature
This period course focuses on literatures written in the past 100 years. Materials will come from across cultures and/or from a culture other than those of Great Britain and America. May be repeated under different topics.
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Literature Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ENG 308 - Mythology
Myths and mythic patterns inherent in world cultures and literatures, including classical Greek and Roman, South American, North American, African, Asian, Sumerian, and Germanic civilizations.
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Literature Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ENG 315 - Studies in Shakespeare
An in-depth analysis of the tragedies, comedies, histories, romances, or poems and one or more topics in Shakespeare Studies. Topics vary from semester to semester and are indicated in the semester class schedule. Topics may include: Shakespeare and Genre Theory; Shakespeare and Critical Theory; Shakespeare and Gender Theory. This course is intended for English, Creative Writing and Theatre majors.
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Literature Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ENG 316 - Chaucer
Detailed study of Canterbury Tales and Troilus and Criseyde, with some consideration of Chaucer’s minor poems.
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Literature Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ENG 320 - Asian Literature
A survey of major works from one or more Asian cultures- Japanese, Chinese, Indian, etc. Classic and contemporary texts are studied both as reflections and as creators of their culture’s human insights. May be repeated under different topics for up to eight credits.
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Literature Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ENG 321 - International Literatures in English
Intended to suggest the richness and diversity of literature written in English, this course focuses on the Anglophone literature of a particular nation or continent (e.g. Canada, India, Africa).
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Literature Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ENG 322 - Studies in World Cinema: Topics
An analysis of selected areas of World Cinema through viewings and discussions of major national schools or genres or directors. Topics vary from semester to semester and are indicated in the semester class schedule. May be repeated under different topics.
Prerequisite: .
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ENG 325 - Middle Eastern Literature
An overview of the literary heritage of the peoples of the Middle East, focusing on one or more of the following: a national literature (e.g. Arabic, Farsi, Hebrew); an historical period (ancient, renaissance, contemporary); a major work (the Torah, the Bible, the Qur’an); or a major genre (oral poetry, historiography, modern fiction).
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Literature Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ENG 326 - Literature of American Minorities: Topics
Readings in previously isolated or marginalized American minorities - major works in oral and literary traditions, including one or more of the following, for instance: Chinese, Jewish, Latino, Native, African, Roman Catholic. May be repeated under different topics.
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Literature Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ENG 330 - North American Indian Literature
Students read a selection of stories, poems, and novels by American Indian authors, situating these texts within the relevant tribal groups and historical periods. They learn some of the cultural values expressed, and the literary strategies employed by these authors. The course may focus on specific tribal groups, time periods, or literary movements.
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Literature Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ENG 331 - African American Literature
Selected stories, poems, literary non-fiction, drama and oral works of African-American traditions, situating these writings in historical, cultural, and aesthetic contexts. The course may focus on specific periods, authors, or literature.
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Literature Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ENG 332 - Old English
Introductory study of Old English (Anglo-Saxon), including grammar (phonology, syntax, morphology, lexicon), and attention to cognate or antecedent languages, with readings in Old English.
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ENG 336 - Nonfiction: Literacy in America
This course is designed to give students a hands-on educational experience with literacy by using service-learning. Topics include but are not limited to: different kinds of literacy, who is allowed to be literate, and what it means to be literate.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ENG 341 - Old English Literature
English poetry and prose to 1066, in translation, with Continental antecedents.
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Literature Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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