Unrestricted General Electives
Remaining hours, if any, to reach 120 minimum total hours, 45 of upper-level courses (3-4000 level), or 30 hours in residence. The School of Education recommends the following electives:
HHPS 3311 - Health and Safety in Early Childhood
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Health and Safety in Early Childhood provides basic concepts of health and safety in early childhood environments. Specific attention is given to recognition of common illnesses in young children, obesity & physical inactivity, injury prevention, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation /Automated External Defibrillation from the American Heart Association. Some of the regulations that guide health and safety practices in early education environments will be examined. This is a 3-credit hour hybrid course.
HHPS 3330 - Teaching PK-6 Physical Education
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
This course is designed to help students understand the need for an effective pre kindergarten–6 physical education program. It will provide the prospective PK-6 school classroom teacher, as well as the PK-6 physical education specialist, with a knowledge base in the principles of physical fitness, elementary physical education curriculum planning and appropriate selection of physical activities for children. The students will be working with hands-on projects integrating the discipline of physical education and other curriculum subjects found in grades PK-6th. Proper nutrition for the elementary student will also be discussed.
ACOM 3322 - Communicating & Working in Teams
Three credit hours.
The principles of group/team interaction are studied and applied in a series of group discussions dealing with information gathering, problem solving, and decision making. Activities identify the effects of an individual’s characteristics on the group and of group action on the individual. The focus is on using in-class and group activities to develop effective group interaction skills and presentation skills.
Prerequisites: ACOM 1300 or consent of the instructor
ACOM 3330 - Professional Communication
Three credit hours.
This course focuses on building positive relationships in organizations. Topics include effective leadership, coaching/mentoring, dealing with difficult people, and civility in the workplace. In-class activities, presentations and case studies are used to develop effective professional communication skills.
ACOM 4312 - Intercultural Communication
Three credit hours.
An exploration of the relationship between communication and varied ethnic and national cultures across multiple contexts, including work, community, medical, and interpersonal. Topics such as culture shock, language, conflict, and cultural identity arc explored. Class activities and case studies focused on developing competent and ethical application of major intercultural theories and concepts. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as ACOM 5312.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing
ACOM 4330 - Listening and Civil Dialogue
Three credit hours.
This course is designed to introduce students to perspectives on dialogue and deliberation with an emphasis on creating and maintaining ethical communication practices which value the worth of another person, while being willing to interrupt narratives which can lead to intractable conflicts. Students will learn (a) intrapersonal skills to depolarize their own thinking, (b) interpersonal skills to help difficult interactions go more smoothly, and (c) intergroup skills to use when working in groups to bridge differences. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as ACOM 5330.
ARED 4326 - Art, Children and Youth
GEOG 3315 - Geography of Arkansas
Three credit hours.
Study of Arkansas’ natural and cultural environments with emphasis on how various groups, past and present, interact with the state’s natural regions. Geologic, climate, soil, and vegetation patterns are examined. Settlement patterns; economic activities, including agriculture, forestry, mining, and industry; and population distributions are analyzed and placed together with the state’s natural regions.
SOWK 3302 - Social Work and Diversity
Three credit hours.
This course focuses on the strengths and challenges faced by different groups including but not limited to gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals; people of color; people with disabilities; religious minorities; and the elderly. Students will learn about the characteristics of culturally competent social work practice with diverse populations and the knowledge, attitudes, and skills for working with different population groups.
Prerequisites: formal admission to the social work program and completion of
SOWK 1301 with a grade of “C” or above.
or other courses in consultation with an ELEM advisor.
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