Fundamentals of Speech

ENG 105 - Fundamentals of Speech

Prerequisite:
ENG 90s or Placement in Credit English

Develops concepts of oral communication, with practice in speaking for formal and informal occasions. Provides development of critical listening skills as well as objective evaluation of other’s oral presentations.

Liberal Arts Capstone

CMI 290 - Liberal Arts Capstone

Prerequisite:
Student must have completed 30 credits toward their Liberal Arts degree, completed or concurrently enrolled in ENG 220 and have an approved proposal.

Acts as a culminating experience for Liberal Arts majors who are in the year of graduation. Applies student research to a service learning and a writing/presentation component.

Art History

ART 201 - Art History

Prerequisite:
C or better in ENG 101

Introduces a survey of art history from the Paleolithic era to the Renaissance. Examines, analyzes and evaluates the major stylistic periods, time periods, movements, and trends in the visual arts. This course will acquaint students with the critical processes in how to achieve a well-balanced appreciation for art and its influence on cultural development.

Introduction to Art

ART 101 - Introduction to Art

Prerequisite:
ENG 060s or Placement in higher level English

Introduces basic art techniques, terminology, art criticism, a variety of media and concepts of art through hands-on projects, art exploration, problem solving and evaluation. Practices the basic techniques of drawing, perspective, pen and ink, color theory, painting, watercolor, and value. Provides basic art information and techniques and encourages application of learning to develop individual artistic abilities.

Cultural Anthropology

ANTH 111 - Cultural Anthropology

Prerequisite:
ENG 090s or Placement in Credit English

General introduction to cultural anthropology. Cultural variation, cultural adaptation, and cultural construction will be covered . Special emphasis is given to cross-cultural comparison.

Student Teaching Practicum 4

SDIS 446 – Student Teaching Practicum 4

Prerequisites:
C or better in SDIS courses

Designed to prepare students to work with children with severe disabilities in classroom, home and/or community settings, and be responsible for skills learned in assessment, instruction, data collection, collaboration, and documentation.

Student Teaching Practicum 3

SDIS 445 – Student Teaching Practicum 3

Prerequisites:
Completion of SDIS 331, SDIS 332 grade of C or better

Students will work in inclusive settings with children with severe disabilities under the guidance of a master teacher and practice skills learned in assessment, instruction, data collection, collaboration, and documentation.

Student Teaching Practicum 2

SDIS 444 – Student Teaching Practicum 2

Prerequisites:
Completion of SDIS 221, SDIS 222 grade of C or better

Students will work in inclusive settings with children with disabilities in communication, nutrition and feeding under the guidance of a master teacher and practice skills learned in assessment, instruction, data collection, collaboration and documentation.

Student Teaching Practicum 1

SDIS 443 – Student Teaching Practicum 1

Prerequisites:
Completion of SDIS 111, SDIS 112 with grade of C or better

Students will work in inclusive settings with children with motor impairments under the guidance of a master teacher and practice skills learned in assessment, instruction, data collection, collaboration and documentation.

Seminar in Severe Disabilities: Collaboration, Advocacy and Community in the Pacific

SDIS 442 – Seminar in Severe Disabilities: Collaboration, Advocacy and Community in the Pacific

Prerequisites:
Completion of SDIS 331, SDIS 332 with grade of C or better
Concurrent enrollment in SDIS 441

Provides teachers with knowledge and strategies regarding current issues and laws related to SD including those that are specific to the Pacific. This course is built upon tenets of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), especially those related to rights to education, employment, and cultural and linguistic identities. The focus is on community awareness and advocacy activities through

  • teaching others skills;
  • school, family and community partnerships;
  • community networking for post-school supports;
  • and professional skills & ethics.