Curriculum

This course teaches techniques for effective oral and written communication. In a workshop environment that features continual instructor and peer evaluation, students develop a process approach to writing and speaking. Students will write in a variety of genres and will reinforce rhetorical strategies pertaining to audience awareness while practicing oral delivery skills. A grade of C or better is required to pass the course.

This course is designed to assist entering students in making a successful transition to life at Husson College. The goals of this mandatory course include personal development and campus community engagement. Students will work together to identify academic and social resources, to develop skills for academic and social success, to make meaningful connections with the campus community, and to develop academic and career goals. The course is experiential in nature and all course activities are directed toward fostering the above two goals.

The social, political, and economic growth of the United States from 1620s to the Civil War is stressed. After a view of the colonial settlements, particular attention is devoted to the outbreak of the Revolutionary War, the framing of the Constitution, the struggle between Hamilton and Jefferson, the War of 1812, Jacksonian Democracy, the beginning of industrialization, the causes of the Civil War, and the problems of the Reconstruction Era.

Contemporary College Algebra provides students a college level academic experience that emphasizes the use of algebra and functions in problem solving and modeling, provides a foundation in quantitative literacy, supplies the algebra and other mathematics needed in partner disciplines, and helps meet quantitative needs in, and outside of, academia. Students address problems presented as real world situations by creating and interpreting mathematical models. Solutions to the problems are formulated, validated, and analyzed using mental, paper and pencil, algebraic, and technology-based techniques as appropriate. Four credit hours.

This course introduces students to important traditional ethical theories, new directions in moral thinking, and contemporary ethical controversies. It focuses on ethics as the practice of informed dialogue and principled behavior in a diverse and changing society and in the workplace.

This is a scientifically based introduction to the discipline of psychology. It examines the study of basic patterns of behavior including motivation, learning, emotions, the physiological basis of behavior, human growth and development, personality theory and measurement, and abnormal and deviant behavior.

An integral component for all education majors, this course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the rewarding, yet challenging, teaching profession. Students broadly explore an overview of the educational field and its philosophical, political, legal, and social foundations. Current issues impacting education in a changing society will be examined. Coursework is intended to stimulate thoughtful reflection as students use information to develop their own beliefs concerning educational issues. Students will complete their first 30 hour clinical as part of this course.

This course teaches techniques for effective oral and written communication. In a workshop environment that features continual instructor and peer evaluation, students develop a process approach to writing and speaking. Logical argumentation, academic conventions, and research-related skills are the primary focus. Public speeches are based on written assignments that incorporate various source materials. As students explore connections between the written and spoken word, the significance of nonverbal language and listening skills are emphasized. A grade of C or better is required to pass the course.

This is a survey course designed to present a concise view of the significant and relevant experiences of western civilization. Emphasis is placed on the major events, institutions, ideas and creative works that have shaped western civilization.

This course is an introduction to the theory and application of probability and statistical analysis. Both descriptive and inferential techniques will be studied, with emphasis placed on statistical sampling and hypothesis testing. Also considered will be linear regression, contingency table analysis, and decision-making under uncertainty.

This course includes physiological processes of development including conception, prenatal growth, birth, maturation, and aging, provide a framework for examining the cognitive, affective and social development of the individual during his/her life-span.

This course is designed to provide the participant an overview of current events, issues, and policies aligned to Career and Technical Education (CTE) from a National, regional, and local perspective. The design of the course will ask students to be reflective about their school, classroom, and personal challenges regarding their involvement in Career and Technical Education.

This course, building upon EH 111, introduces students to the study of literature and the fundamental of literary research. Students explore fiction, poetry, and drama from both the western and non-western worlds. The creative process is explored through reading, discussion, research and writing. Additionally, the key themes of power, identity, justice and adaptation and explored in relation literature.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "Sc Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "Sc" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "Sc 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "Sc" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

*Students, for whom English is a second language, will substitute Eh or writing intensive courses approved by their academic advisors.

This course is an in-depth study of world/human geography having as its basis the five themes of geography: location- the spot where a place is located; place- described by both physical location and human features; region-an area of the earth with one or more shared characteristics; movement-where, how and why people and ideas move; human & environment-how people and the environment affect each other. Each geographic area will be studied in terms of history, religion and geopolitical importance in space and time. Current events will be an integral part of the course as well as maps of all kinds. Mapping will be studied and skills for mapping will be explored and practiced.

An introductory course surveying the history and structure of the field of instructional technology, with an emphasis on integrating as an educational tool. Students will experience creative skills and confidence necessary to use mainstream and emerging hardware and software available in most school settings.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "ED Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "ED" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "ED 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "ED" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "ED Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "ED" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "ED 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "ED" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. "Open Electives" give students the option of choosing from a wide array of courses. If you are required to take an open elective, you have the freedom to choose courses that interest you beyond those specified as part of your program. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Quantitative Literacy provides a college level experience that focuses on the process of interpreting and reasoning with quantitative information. Students are expected to build on prior understanding of mathematical models and applications, while integrating concepts from logic, algebra, geometry, probability and statistics. Understanding the language of mathematics, developing strategies and interpreting results, are learned via a context driven approach requiring a willingness to think about quantitative issues in new ways. The three credit course meets general education quantitative literacy requirement

This course will focus on brain-based learning, strategies to develop student skills as readers, writers, and thinkers, Quadrant D lesson planning, gradual release of responsibility model, and questioning techniques.

This course is designed to provide the participant an overview of current events, issues, and policies aligned to Career and Technical Education (CTE) from a National, regional, and local perspective. The design of the course will ask students to be reflective about their school, classroom, and personal challenges regarding their involvement in Career and Technical Education.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "ED Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "ED" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "ED 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "ED" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. "Open Electives" give students the option of choosing from a wide array of courses. If you are required to take an open elective, you have the freedom to choose courses that interest you beyond those specified as part of your program. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

This course is an introduction to the study of society and the interaction of individuals within society. It is a prerequisite for all other courses in sociology. Topics studies include basic sociological theory and concepts, socialization, cultures, institutions, patterns of social structure, and social change. Some emphasis is placed on cultural relativity in modern society and the implications of cultural differences for business.

The course examines the educational perspectives of K-12 students. Students in the course will incorporate the principles of educational psychology in a variety of classroom settings and decision-making processes. Authentic case studies will be used to analyze the practical applications of these principles in teaching and learning situations. Theories, principles, and issues investigated in this course are cognitive, linguistic, personal, social, emotional & moral development, and students with special needs. There will be an in depth study of how students learn in the areas of cognitive learning process, construction of knowledge, behavior views of learning, social cognitive learning and motivation. Instructional processes will be examined in relation to instructional strategies, student interactions, and learning assessment. This is a third year course. Students will demonstrate their understanding by identifying the principles of educational psychology during visits to their assigned schools.

This course will provide an introduction to the use of formative, summative and diagnostic assessments. Specific topics will include the appropriate use and design of certification tests as well as reading and math assessments.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "ED Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "ED" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "ED 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "ED" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "ED Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "ED" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "ED 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "ED" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. "Open Electives" give students the option of choosing from a wide array of courses. If you are required to take an open elective, you have the freedom to choose courses that interest you beyond those specified as part of your program. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

This course is designed to provide Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers, educational technicians and teachers-in-training the necessary skills to develop learning environments where all special needs students can be successful. It is built upon the foundations of current legislation, appropriate curricula, assessment modifications and individualized instruction using successful teaching strategies to provide improved levels of success for students with special needs.

In this course students will learn how to teach reading and writing genres with secondary students. Students will explore strategies and processes in the English Language Arts while connecting it to literacy across the curriculum that are part of teaching. Students will also cover elements of literacy in technology, accommodations and differentiated learning, assessment, selection of literature to serve purposes for reading and writing, issues in the secondary classroom, and models of instruction.

This course is designed to provide the participant an overview of current events, issues, and policies aligned to Career and Technical Education (CTE) from a National, regional, and local perspective. The design of the course will ask students to be reflective about their school, classroom, and personal challenges regarding their involvement in Career and Technical Education.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "FA Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "FA" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "FA 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "FA" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. "Open Electives" give students the option of choosing from a wide array of courses. If you are required to take an open elective, you have the freedom to choose courses that interest you beyond those specified as part of your program. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

This course is designed to provide the participant an overview of current events, issues, and policies aligned to Career and Technical Education (CTE) from a National, regional, and local perspective. The design of the course will ask students to be reflective about their school, classroom, and personal challenges regarding their involvement in Career and Technical Education.

This course is a general concentration for students not interested in teaching or who are unable to maintain the necessary GPA requirement or pass their PRAXES exam. This class will provide a variety of field experiences in a community setting. Students will gain practical experience in working with staff, youngsters, and parents who are connected to a community youth program (YMCA, YWCA, Boys and Girls Clubs, Municipal Recreation Departments, before and/or after-school programs). Students will achieve competencies in teaching, program design, implementation and evaluation, fund raising, and staff management in a community youth development program and greater awareness of cross cultural representation of students and staff that work and participate in youth development programs. if students are later able to fulfill student teaching requirements and prerequisites, they may elect to re-enter their initial education program and complete student teaching at that time.

This course is intended to provide the opportunity to offer advanced courses in education that would not normally be a part of the Husson curriculum. As such the topics will depend upon the interests of students and faculty.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. "Open Electives" give students the option of choosing from a wide array of courses. If you are required to take an open elective, you have the freedom to choose courses that interest you beyond those specified as part of your program. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. "Open Electives" give students the option of choosing from a wide array of courses. If you are required to take an open elective, you have the freedom to choose courses that interest you beyond those specified as part of your program. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.