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College Writing I. (3) Introduction to college writing, with an emphasis on the writing process, reflective writing, and critical thinking. All sections taught with word processors. Graded A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, U, F. 

College Writing II. (3) (General Education/ Communication Skills) A second course in college writing, to be taken during sophomore year. Emphasis on the interaction between writer and reader. Prerequisites: ENG 180 and at least 24 s.h. earned. Designated sections taught with word processors. Graded A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, U, F. 

Introduction to Public Speaking (3) Preparation and delivery of informative and persuasive speeches. Students apply concepts of critical listening, audience adaptation, organization/support of ideas, appropriate style, and effective delivery. Not open to students with credit for COMM 242. 

Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3) Preparation and delivery of informative and persuasive speeches. Students apply concepts of critical listening, audience adaptation, organization/support of ideas, appropriate style, and effective delivery completed in an online format. Not open to students with credit for COMM 241.

Introduction to Weather and Climate (4) Concepts and processes that govern weather and climate systems: solar energy distribution and seasons, world climates, temperature, humidity, wind and force balances, clouds and precipitation, stability, fronts, cyclones, and severe weather (including tornadoes, hurricanes, etc.) 

Planet Earth: Surface Processes and Interactions (4) The interplay between landforms, soils, water, climate, and life forms (including humans) on Earth's surface, and how these interact to shape the surface of Planet Earth. It also covers the distribution of landforms in the U.S. and other countries. 

Introduction to Human Geography (3) Analysis of the spatial patterns of population, population trends, human migrations, ecological processes, and the impact of people on the natural environment.

World Regional Geography (3) A survey of the world's regions emphasizing the spatial arrangements of resources, population, institutions, economic activities, and cultural landscapes, and their significance for distinctive regional problems. 

Introductory Psychology (3) An introduction to psychology including methods, theory, and data regarding the study of behavior. Topics include biological, social, learning, personality, motivation, and abnormal behavior. 

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3) Survey of basic concepts and approaches of anthropology to the study of human beings. Study of worldwide cultures from prehistoric to the present.  

American Government and Politics (3) Development, organization, powers, limitation, and practical problems of the governmental and political system of the United States.

Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics (3) An introduction to important analytical concepts in comparative politics, the major types of political systems and major components of the political process.

U.S. Foreign Relations Since 1898 (3)  A history of American foreign relations with emphasis on the period from the war with Spain to the present, stressing the behavior of the United States as a world power.

Great-Power Diplomacy (3) A history of relations between the great powers from the 1890s to the present.  

 In addition to the major European powers, the course includes the U.S., China, and Japan.  

Fundamentals of International Relations (3) An introduction to both the major concepts and approaches in the study of international relations, and to the contemporary international system, its components, and its problems.  

United States Foreign Policy (3)  (Global Issues) The role of the United States in the family of nations.  

The apparatus, materials, and methods of foreign policy. The significance of foreign policy as part of the political system of the United States.

Introduction to Economics (3) Introduction to economics with emphasis on application to contemporary social issues. Core concepts include price theories, money and banking, national income accounts, economic fluctuations and growth, and international economics, with special applications in criminal activity, health care, and environmental quality. 

Principles of Macroeconomics (3)  An introduction to aggregate economics--monetary and banking institutions, national income theory, business cycles, government finance and taxation, and international trade. 

Introduction to Eastern Religions (3) A comparative introduction to the religions of Asia--Hinduism and Buddhism--with attention to historical development, scriptures, beliefs, practices and diverse cultural expressions.

Introduction to Western Religions (3) A comparative introduction to the "religions of Abraham"--Judaism, Christianity, and Islam--with attention to historical development, scriptures, beliefs, practices and diverse cultural expressions.

Concepts of Mathematics (3) An introduction to sets, logic, counting and probability and statistics to provide students with an insight into mathematical reasoning and its applications. 

Mathematics for General Education (3) Three or four topics chosen from mathematics of social choice and game theory, management science and graph theory, linear programming, mathematics of finance, geometry and symmetry, emphasizing applications. 

Modeling with Mathematical Functions (3) The application of numeric, geometric, algebraic, and trigonometric models to analyze situations and solve problems from natural, social, and applied sciences, with integrated use of technology. Not open to students with credit in MATH 128. 

Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) Derivatives and integrals of elementary functions with applications and analytic geometry. 

Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) Further techniques of integration with applications, additional topics in analytic geometry, infinite series. 

Applied Calculus I (3) Introduction to differential and integral   calculus with applications to business and social science. Not open to students who have credit for MATH 133. 

Applied Calculus II (3) Extension of basic operations to new functions including functions of several variables with appropriate applications. 

Applied Linear Algebra and Finite Mathematics (3) Matrix algebra with applications. Topics from finite mathematics. Not open to students with credit in MATH 311. 

General Elementary Statistics (3) Principles and applications of sampling, estimation, and hypothesis testing. 

American History to 1877 (3) A survey of American history from European backgrounds to the close of Reconstruction. 

American History since 1877 (3) A survey of American history from the end of Reconstruction to the present. 

Western Civilization to 1648 (3) A survey of western social and political institutions, thought, and culture from the ancient world to 1648.

Western Civilization since 1648 (3) A survey of western social and political institutions, thought, and culture from 1648 to the present, with attention to non-western forces as they helped shape the growth of western civilization. 

Historical Methods (3) This course introduces students to the scope and methods of History and historiography, including the fundamental research, analytical, and writing skills required of all historians.

Capstone Seminar: Illinois History (3) A study of periods and themes in the history of Illinois including social,  political, economic, cultural, and environmental change. Writing Instruction in the Disciplines (WID) course.

Urban America. (3) A survey of the growth and development of American urban society. The course is designed to show both how technological, economic, social, and political forces have shaped our cities over time and how cities have affected American life. No prerequisite.

American Indian History, Pre-Contact to the Present. (3) This course surveys the history of American Indians from pre-contact to recent times within the current area of the U.S. Prerequisite: HIST 105 or 106, or consent of instructor.

American Legal History (3) A study of American law, emphasizing the origins and development of fields of law and legal institutions, and the relationship between the law and American society and politics. 

United States Military History (3) A survey of the military policies and engagements which had significance in America's independence, expansion, and present world position. 

Vietnam War (3) A survey of the origins of the Vietnam War, and of its social, diplomatic, and political impact in the U.S. 

U.S. Foreign Relations Since 1898 (3) A history of American foreign relations with emphasis on the period from the war with Spain to the present, stressing the behavior of the United States as a world power. 

American West (3) The settlement and development of the West from the Appalachian Range to the Pacific Ocean.

American South (3) A survey of the American South from the colonization period to the present. 

Crime, Policing, and Punishment (3) An exploration of criminal justice in territories now composing the United Kingdom, the United States, and the nations of continental Europe, with emphasis on the integration of nation-state criminal codes and courts, professional police forces, and standardized state punishments. 

History of Flight Culture (3) A cross-cultural survey of the origins, development, and representation of human flight from the ancient world to the present.

Technology, Culture and Society (3)A history of key technological developments from the Industrial Revolution to the present, with an emphasis on how these innovations have transformed human culture and society. 

African American History, 1400-1877 (3) A survey of African American experiences in North America from 1400 to 1877. 

African American History, 1877-Present (3) (General Education/Multicultural Studies) A survey of the African American experiences in the United States since 1877. 

Women in American History (3) A multicultural and historical survey of women in the United States, from 1500 to the present. 

The Great War, 1914-1918 (3) A history of World War I emphasizing military, cultural, political and technological developments and the conflict's global impact in shaping the twentieth century. 

The Civil Rights Movement (3) An intensive study of the history of the African American civil rights movement, concentrating on the period from World War II through the U.S. Supreme Court's 1978 Bakke decision. 

American Colonial History (3)  A history of the discovery, settlement, and development of the American colonies to 1763. 

American Revolution and the New Nation (3)  A study of developments which caused the Revolution, examination of the War of Independence, the Confederation, the Federal Constitution, and subsequent events to 1800. 

Early American Republic, 1800-1848 (3) An intensive study of the development of the United States from 1800 to 1848, emphasizing the development of political culture within the expanding nation, among post-revolutionary Americans. 

Civil War and Reconstruction (3) An intensive study of the political, social, economic, military, and diplomatic history of the period 1848 to 1877, focusing on the causes, course, and consequences of the Civil War (1861-1865). 

America in Transition, 1877-1914 (3) An examination of the forces transforming America from Reconstruction to the Wilson administration. 

Emergence of Modern America, 1914-1945 (3) A study of American history from World War I to the end of World War II.

Recent America, 1945 to Present (3) An examination of American History from the end of World War II to the present. 

American Environmental History (3) A history of Americans' interaction with their natural environment from  

 pre-contact to the present with special emphasis on the last two hundred years.

The Vietnam War and Its Times (3) A seminar on the Vietnam War, with particular emphasis on domestic social and political aspects during the 1960's. Research in primary sources will be required. 

Topics in the History of Science and Technology (3) In-depth study of a subject or theme in the History of Science and Technology. Topics will vary. 

Topics in U.S. History (3, repeatable to 6)  In-depth study of a theme or chronological period in U.S. History, from the colonial period to the present. Topics will vary.

Crime, Policing, and Punishment (3)  An exploration of criminal justice in territories now composing the United  

Kingdom, the United States, and the nations of continental Europe, with emphasis on the integration of nation-state criminal codes and courts, professional police forces, and standardized state punishments. 

History of Flight Culture (3) A cross-cultural survey of the origins, development, and representation of human flight from the ancient world to the present. 

Technology, Culture and Society (3)  (Global Issues) A history of key technological developments from the  

Industrial Revolution to the present, with an emphasis on how these innovations have transformed human culture and society. 

Women and Gender in European History (3)  A study of women and gender in Europe, from antiquity to the present, focusing on changes in culture, society, the economy, and politics. Not open to students with credit in WS 318. 

Ancient Greece (3) A study of Hellenic civilization and the institutional and cultural life of the Greeks. 

Ancient Rome (3) A study of Roman civilization from the Republic through the Empire.  

Pre-Modern Military History (3) Intermediate survey of military history from the ancient world through the  

 Renaissance.

Middle Ages (3) A study of the political, economic, and cultural institutions of Europe from the Germanic invasions and the fall of Rome to 1300.

Early Modern Europe, 1350-1648 (3) Study of political, economic, social, and cultural developments of early modern Europe from the mid-fourteenth to mid-seventeenth centuries, including the Renaissance, the Protestant and Catholic Reformations, the age of religious wars, state-building, witchcraft persecution, and the Age of Discovery. 

Old-Regime Europe, 1648-1789 (3) An intermediate survey emphasizing the politics of state-building, absolutism, and constitutionalism; the economics of burgeoning consumerism, imperialism, and global trade; the social dynamics of attenuating hierarchies and privileges; and the nascent cultures of science, the Enlightenment, and religious reform.

Great-Power Diplomacy (3) A history of relations between the great powers from the 1890s to the present. In addition to the major European powers, the course includes the U.S., China, and Japan. 

Britain to 1688 (3) A survey of British social and political history, with emphasis on constitutional development. 

Britain since 1688 (3) A survey of the political, social, and economic factors behind the rise and decline of Britain as a world power.

The Holocaust (3)  (General Education/Multicultural Studies) (Global Issues) Examines the pre-history, history, and post-history of the Holocaust and its representations from a German Studies perspective and within the broader context of European culture.

Germany (3) A survey of German history from beginnings to the present time.

The Great War, 1914-1918 (3)  (Global Issues) A history of World War I emphasizing military, cultural, political and technological developments and the conflict's global impact in shaping the twentieth century. 

Imperial Russia, 1689-1917 (3) A survey of major cultural, intellectual, and political developments within the Russian Empire from the reign of Peter the Great to the fall of the Romanov dynasty. 

Soviet Union, 1917-1991 (3) An intensive study of political, diplomatic, economic, social, and cultural developments in the Soviet Union from the Bolshevik revolution to the USSR's collapse. 

The Enlightenment, 1721-1784 (3) Advanced study of a cultural revolution in the Atlantic world: a "republic" of philosophers, ideas, and debates; social institutions promoting reform; emergence of new media, mass literacy, public opinion, and private sentiment; and the broader context in which these flourished. 

French Revolution and Napoleon (3) A detailed examination of the period from 1789 to 1815 in Europe. 

Nineteenth-Century Europe (3) A study of Europe from 1815 to 1914. 

Europe, 1914-1968 (3) A study of Europe from 1914 to 1968. 

Topics in Ancient History (3, repeatable to 6 with permission of department chairperson) Study of a theme or chronological period in Greek or Roman History. Topics will vary.  

Alexander the Great (3) Advanced study of the life, achievements, and historical context of Alexander III of Macedon, with particular focus on his impact outside Europe. 

Tudor/Stuart England: 1485-1714 (3) Political, economic, cultural, and social history of early modern England during the reigns of the Tudor and Stuart monarchs, emphasizing social structures, cultural movements, religious continuity and change, and constitutional developments.

Topics in British History (3, repeatable to 6 with permission of department chairperson) Selected topics dealing with the political, social, and economic development of Britain. Topics will vary. 

Hitler's Germany, 1919 to 1949 (3) Study of Germany from the end of World War I to its division following World  

 War II, focusing on the Weimar Republic, the rise and fall of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, the Holocaust, and Germany's postwar breakup. 

Topics in European History (3, repeatable to 6) In-depth study of a theme or chronological period in European History. Topics will vary. 

Topics in the History of Science and Technology (3) In-depth study of a subject or theme in the History of Science and Technology. Topics will vary. 

History of the Middle East (3) A survey of the history of Middle Eastern social and political institutions, thought, and cultures from ancient times to the present. 

History of Asia (3) A survey of Asian history from ancient times to the presented. 

Vietnam War (3) A survey of the origins of the Vietnam War, and of its social, diplomatic, and political impact in the U.S.

Ancient Near East and Egypt (3) Intermediate survey covering several ancient civilizations in an area that  includes the modern Middle East, Egypt, Persia, and Turkey, beginning with the emergence of civilization in Mesopotamia and continuing to the conquest of Alexander the Great.  

Great-Power Diplomacy (3) A history of relations between the great powers from the 1890s to the present.  

 In addition to the major European powers, the course includes the U.S., China, and Japan. 

Latin America to 1860 (3) A survey of the history and culture of Latin America from the pre-colonial era through the national revolutions to the mid-nineteenth century. 

Latin America since 1860 (3) A survey of the history and culture of Latin America from the mid-nineteenth century to the present.

Modern Middle East (3) An intensive study of the history of the Middle East in the modern era. Directed elective area III.

China (3) A survey of Chinese history from ancient times to the present, with emphasis from the late dynastic (Ching) period through the Cultural Revolution.

Japan (3)  (Global Issues) A survey of Japanese history from ancient times to the present, with emphasis on the period from the late feudal (Tokugawa) period.

Africa since 1800 (3) A study of major themes from 1800 to the present from an African perspective: slave trade and its abolition, European colonialism, independence movements, and problems of independence. 

The Vietnam War and Its Times (3) A seminar on the Vietnam War, with particular emphasis on domestic social and political aspects during the 1960's. Research in primary sources will be required. 

Topics in Latin American History (3, repeatable to 6, for different topics, with permission of department chairperson) Selected topics in the social, political, economic, or intellectual history of Latin America. Topics will vary. 

Topics in Middle Eastern History (3, repeatable to 6 with permission of department chairperson)  Selected topics in the political, social, economic, and intellectual history of the Middle East.

Modern East Asia (3)  (Global Issues) A study of China, Japan, and Korea in the 20th century.  

Topics in Asian History (3, repeatable to 6) In-depth study of a theme or chronological period in Asian History. Topics will vary. 

Multicultural and Social Foundations of Education. (3) A study of the social, linguistic, and cultural factors that affect the educational experiences, practices, and environments in America. This course broadens students’ understanding of the diverse pluralistic nature of the contexts that either enhance or negate one’s educational experience. Field experience—10 hours required. A grade of C or above must be earned for teacher licensure.

The Exceptional Learner (2) A survey of the characteristics of individuals with diverse mental, physical, behavioral, learning, or communication needs. This course emphasizes the identification and education of exceptional learners. For non-majors only. A minimum grade of C is required of Teacher Education majors.

Cognition, Development, and Motivation in Academic Settings (3) An introduction to the state of knowledge in contemporary educational and developmental psychology as related to academic settings. Topics include cognitive processing, motivation, and physical, social, and emotional development. A grade of C or above must be achieved in EIS 301 for teacher licensure.

Measurement and Assessment of Learning in Academic Settings. (2) An introduction to the language and principles of assessment, measurement theory, and assessment-related issues (reliability, validity, etc.) within education grounded in a cognitive theoretical framework that views assessment as the integration of observation, interpretation, and cognition. A grade of C or above must be achieved in EIS 305 for teacher licensure. Prerequisites: C or better in EIS 202, SPED 210, and EIS 301.

Reading Instruction in Secondary Schools (2) This course addresses instructional reading strategies for secondary school content area classrooms. It focuses on reading and literacy instruction, design and selection of content-specific reading materials, creating course content to meet learner needs, and formal and informal reading assessment.

Literacy Instruction in Content Areas (2) This course develops an understanding of principles of reading, writing, and oral communication instruction needed to scaffold comprehension of content area texts. It includes a focus on academic language and the identification of language demands embedded in instruction. Not open to Elementary, Early Childhood, Bilingual/Bicultural, or Special Education majors. A minimum grade of C is required of Teacher Education majors.

Foundational Methods of Teaching Secondary Social Studies (3) Designed to aid the prospective secondary social studies teacher in developing objectives, identifying appropriate learning standards, selecting and organizing content, and using various instructional and assessment techniques. A minimum grade of C is required of Teacher Education majors.

Differentiating Instruction for Learners with Special Needs (2) Introduces and provides practice in using various strategies, including Universal Design for Learning, collaboration, Response to Intervention, and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, to help general educators serve learners with special needs in their classrooms. Not open to Special Education majors. A minimum grade of C is required of Teacher Education majors.

Classroom Management and Field Work in Academic Settings. (2) Introduction to understanding and analyzing the learning environment as it relates to classroom and behavior management. Students will participate in supervised practicum in off-campus educational settings (public, private, or title programs) as part of professional preparation in Teacher Education. C grade or above is required. Transportation not provided. Prerequisite: 2.50 cumulative and major GPAs; EIS 301 with a grade of C or better; and satisfactory compliance of a fingerprint background investigation prior to the start of the field experience. (See EIS 301 above for additional prerequisites.)

Minimum Required Field Experience Contact Hours:  40

Innovative Strategies for Teaching Social Studies (3) Designed to aid the prospective secondary social studies teacher in planning for differentiated instruction; providing for inquiry-based learning; using a variety of strategies that support comprehension of text, critical thinking, and problem solving; and analyzing student learning. A minimum grade of C is required of Teacher Education majors.

Field Work in Educational and Interdisciplinary Studies. (1) The second supervised practicum in off-campus PK–12 educational settings as part of professional preparation in Teacher Education. C grade or above is required. Prerequisites: Full acceptance into the Teacher Education Program (TEP) and must have completed EIS 303 with a grade of C or better. Candidates are required to have already completed a methods course or be concurrently enrolled in a methods course at the time of enrollment in EIS 304.

Minimum Required Field Experience Contact Hours:  40

Educational Law and Policy (2) An analysis of formal legal and ethical problems that will allow students to  

critique contemporary debates in educational policy, law, and ethics. The course will examine the tension between competing philosophical theories and the construction and function of educational policy.  A grade of C or above must be earned for teacher education.

Middle Level Education (4) Philosophical development of the middle school will be analyzed as well as the advisory role of the middle school teacher for health and social services. Developmentally appropriate curriculum and instructional methods including content area reading instruction and techniques for blending subject matter content relevant to the early adolescent are provided. A minimum grade of C   is required of teacher education majors.

Student Teaching—Secondary. (12) Student teaching in grades 7–12.

Required Clinical Student Teaching Hours:  16 weeks, Full-time