Examines various program models and philosophies of early childhood education and includes a basic introduction to the overall needs of young children. (Lecture, field trips, and observation)

Examines the stages of the family life cycle and interpersonal relationships among family members. (Lecture and dis-cussion)

This course examines the physical, mental, social, and emotional growth of a child from conception through age three. Providing quality care and education of infants and toddlers. (Lecture and observation)

A lecture/observation course designed for child development and early education (K/4) majors which examines the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth of the child from age four through eight years. (Lecture and observation)

Study of the creative process and imagination of young children. Appropriate procedures for the establishment of a climate conducive to creativity in preschool learning environments.

A study of content, methods, and materials for teaching young children in a group setting.

Intense study of child development theories and guidance techniques. (Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory)

A study of current principles and practices and the analysis of factors which enhance the teacher’s role in family/ school relations. (Lecture and report/writing)

A study and application of various assessment instruments and evaluative techniques utilized in determining the needs of children birth through five years.

Supervised practicum in the Early Childhood Learning Center. (Eight hours laboratory, one hour lecture)

Supervised practicum in the Early Childhood Learning Center. (Eight hours laboratory, one hour lecture)

Organization and administration of early childhood education programs including housing, equipment, programs, records, and parent involvement.

Study and application of various principles and techniques useful in working with parents of preschool through adolescent children.

Exploratory study of cultural aspects, value system, family, social and economic roles of various races and ethnic groups in the American Society.

EDU 101 is a 3-credit hour course consisting of 3 contact hours taught by School of Education Faculty. This course serves as an introduction to the contemporary dynamics of the K-12 education system in the United States. Different pedagogies that encourage active participation in individual and group settings will be explored. Students will also investigate legal and ethical issues, the impact of the multistate adoption of the common core standards, educational theories, and explore the effects of culture on teaching and learning, all of which impact 21st century teachers.

This course is an introduction to the college experience and the opportunity to explore the skills and expectations necessary at the college level. In alignment with the student learning outcomes, students will explore the psychology of success, adapt to effective learning behaviors, and understand the science of learning. This course provides a learning opportunity for the student which includes communication skills, critical reasoning, problem solving, study skills, time management, and goal setting. The content of the course is designed to help students in becoming more independent learners in order that they can make the most of their educational opportunities. Additionally, the course will expose students to the history, numerous resources, and services available at Kentucky State University. Students will learn how to enhance their current study skills toward developing a foundation for lifelong learning and career development.

Introductory course that presents a framework on which to build a solid foundation that deals with the critical role of the teacher in American education. Successful completion required for admission to Teacher Education Program. Daytime field hours required at local schools. (Merger of EDU 294 and EDU 324)

Knowledge and skill development in the use of microcomputers and media in the classroom. Focus on computer literacy, application, and equipment operation. Successful completion required for admission to Teacher Education Program. Field work required. (Formerly EDU 325)

The Cultural Responsiveness course is designed to assist students with examining their understanding of global culture and how they respond to our diverse world. Self-reflection, discussion and respectful sharing of viewpoints and understandings are imperative to this class. Project based learning (PBL) is the major teaching/learning strategy used in this course.

EDU 206 is a 1-credit hour course consisting of 1hour regular classroom contact taught by Mathematics Faculty. In class meetings will be supplemented with online test practice and preparation materials. This course is designed to assist students with examination support and preparation strategies for mathematics portion of the PRAXIS Core Academic Skills for Educatiors (CASE) exam.

EDU 207 is a 1-credit hour course consisting of 1 hour regular classroom contact taught by English Faculty. In class meetings will be supplemented with online test practice and preparation materials. This course is desighnted to assist students with examination support and preparation strategies for the PRAXIS Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE): Reading (5712) and CASE: Writing (5722) exams.

Stage approach toward physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development of individuals from birth through adolescence. Applies theories, research, cultural factors, and risk and protective factors to the study of student learning. Day-time field hours required at Rosenwald and local schools. (Replaces EDU 221)

This course is designed to teach procedures for authentically assessing and enhancing student learning (P-12). Students will learn to design, administer, and interpret a variety of assessment measures. Deals with concepts of validity, reliability, norms, standard scores, legal and ethical issues. Field hours required in local schools. (Replaces EDU 402)

Practical, ecological approaches toward classroom organization and arrangement, rules and procedures, planning, student self-regulation, communication, assessing and solving problems. Investigates theories, research, school safety, and diversity issues pertaining to each area of management. Day time field hours required in local schools.

This course is designed to assist students with examination support and preparation strategies. Students will prepare a study plan to guide their preparation strategies. Students will also engage in several current issues and topics related to education reform such as common core standards updates and implementation. The student may enroll in this course up to three times under different topics.

This course is designed to assist students with examination support and preparation strategies. Students will prepare a study plan to guide their preparation strategies. Students will also engage in several current issues and topics related to education reform such as common core standards updates and implementation. The student may enroll in this course up to three times under different topics.

Survey of major areas of exceptionality. A study of principles and practices for mainstreaming children with exceptionalities in regular classrooms. Field work required.

A review of pertinent legislation concerning human and constitutional rights and parental issues related to individuals with disabilities.

Overview of Early Childhood Education of the handicapped with discussions of historical and empirical support for providing early intervention services, screening assessment, instructional programming, family involvement, and service delivery models.

Supervised field experience in more than one setting to prepare students to become teachers of handicapped children during early childhood.

A study of the current research, instructional methods and materials, assessments for teaching reading and language arts in the elementary school (P-5). Emphasis is on teaching reading and writing through a balanced literacy approach. Field work required. (Merger of EDU 312 and EDU 415).

The supervised pre-student teaching experiences with children, identified as exceptional learners, will afford students the opportunity to be mentored by an experienced teacher, as well as observe and work with students in “real life” educational environments. Field work required.

Designing curriculum and implementing learning environment which enhance the growth and development of young children with disabilities.

This course is an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning social studies. Emphasis will be placed on concept development, planning, preparing students to live in a global and culturally diverse world, developing critical competencies, and evaluating and assessing student learning. Field work required. (Replaces EDU 314.)

A study of the methods and tools for assessment of reading in elementary grades. Also includes proven intervention strategies for improvement of reading related to assessment results. This course is tied closely to the assessment procedures of the Teacher Work Sample.

Designed to provide the prospective teacher with an opportunity to implement effective instructional programs. The focus of the course will include lead-up games and a variety of low organized activities, as well as health and nutrition for young children. Field work required. (Merger of PHE 258 and PHE 260)

Content, instructional methods, materials, and assessment for each subject area. Field work required.

Content, instructional methods, materials, and assessment for each subject area. Field work required.

Content, instructional methods, materials, and assessment for each subject area. Field work required.

Content, instructional methods, materials, and assessment for each subject area. Field work required.

Content, instructional methods, materials, and assessment for each subject area. Field work required.

Content, instructional methods, materials, and assessment for each subject area. Field work required.

This course examines current research, instructional methods, materials, and assessment for language arts instruction (P-5). Includes developmental processes and assessment techniques that will give pre-service teachers the proper fundamental foundation for reading. Field work required

This course is designed to provide the prospective teacher with tools to implement effective instructional programs. The course fill focus on content, instructional methods, and assessment procedures of Health and Physical Education P- 12. (Merger of EDU 408, EDU 412, and EDU 420)

A study of content, instructional methods, materials, and assessment for teaching mathematics and science (P-5). Field work required.

Explore basic principles of school administration. Emphasizes the role of teachers as leaders and managers in the classroom and as participants in the administration of schools. Overviews key topical issues in P-12 education and critiques instructional principles and strategies. Field and work required. (Merger of EDU 305 and EDU 409)

A study of assessment, materials and methods for reading instruction in secondary schools with emphasis on improving reading in content areas.

Undergraduate student teaching provides 70 days of full-time, unpaid, constantly supervised clinical practice in public schools, for candidates pursuing a bachelor degree from one of KSU's teacher education programs (TEPs). Individuals who have completed all coursework and required, standardized exams go through a formal application process for admission to student teaching. By Kentucky regulation, student teachers may not be employed by their schools in any way in any role, although they may be employed by a different school in a manner that does not interfere with fullfillment of student teaching responsibilities.

Observation and practice of lesson planning, classroom teaching, classroom management, and assessment of learning under the guidance of a supervising teacher and a university supervisor. Other appropriate placements for IECE majors will be designed. The ten Kentucky New Teacher Standards are emphasized.

Observation and practice of lesson planning, classroom teaching, classroom management, and assessment of learning under the guidance of a supervising teacher and a university supervisor. Other appropriate placements for IECE majors will be designed. The nine Kentucky New Teacher Standards are emphasized.

Observation and practice of lesson planning, classroom teaching, classroom management, and assessment of learning under the guidance of a supervising teacher and a university supervisor. Other appropriate placements for IECE majors will be designed. The nine Kentucky New Teacher Standards are emphasized.

Observation and practice of lesson planning, classroom teaching, classroom management, and assessment of learning under the guidance of a supervising teacher and a university supervisor. Other appropriate placements for IECE majors will be designed. The nine Kentucky New Teacher Standards are emphasized.

This course is designed to be a culminating experience for teacher candidates who have worked on provisional or probationary certificates or in private schools. This course is not open to degree-seeking students. Grading is pass/fail.

An orientation course, required of all family and consumer science majors, designed to acquaint students with the issues, history and philosophy, and Body of Knowledge of the family and consumer science profession. Special emphasis is placed on helping students identify their goals and individual needs and explore possible professional Family and Consumer Sciences career areas.

Study of the principle and elements of design for the consumer and professional. Application of the arts.

Application of garment construction and the fundamentals of fashion apparel production. Emphasis on the consumer, quality, terminology, construction and elements of design.

This course is an introduction to agribusiness management in the United States. It focuses on the application of business principles to real-world issues with industries that depend upon agricultural production.

This course focus on teaching strategies and instructional materials for Family and Consumer Sciences with application to formal and non-formal educational settings including requirements for teacher education.

The study of financial management, consumer economics, resource management, consumer protection, energy, environmental concerns and other related matters.

Exploration of design and changing technology in the interior environment and housing needs of a diverse society.

A course that teaches the basics of food, food preparation, food service and food science.

Course covers basic nutritional requirements of animals including lab, companion, and farm animals.Includes some basic ration formulation and nutrition related diseases and conditions.

A life-span development course that focused on developmental domains from birth through death.

Fundamental skills, techniques, terminology, and rules of volleyball. (Two labs per week)

Fundamental skills, techniques, terminology, and rules of basketball. (Two labs per week)

Fundamental skills, techniques, terminology, and rules of flag football. (Two labs per week)

Fundamental skills, techniques, terminology, and rules of softball. (Two labs per week)

Fundamental skills, techniques, terminology, and rules of soccer. (Two labs per week)

Designed to teach students basic skills in swimming, diving, and water safety. (Two labs per week)

Fundamental skills, techniques, terminology, and rules of tennis. (Two labs per week)

Fundamental skills, techniques, terminology, and rules of track and field. (Two labs per week)

Fundamental skills, techniques, terminology, and rules of badminton. (Two labs per week)

Fundamental skills, techniques, terminology, and rules of golf. (Two labs per week)

Fundamental skills, techniques, terminology, and rules of archery. (Two labs per week)

Fundamental skills, techniques, terminology, and rules of racquetball. (Two labs per week)

Fundamental skills, techniques, terminology, and rules of bowling. (Two labs per week)

Designed to help the student understand the basis of physical fitness and develop a systematic program of exercise. (Two labs per week)

Exercise method utilized to increase coordination, concentration, flexibility, strength, and stamina in localized muscle groups of the body.

This course offers beginning and advanced gymnastics. Open to all non-physical education majors. (Maybe repeated for credit)

An introduction to physical and metaphysical aspects of the art of self defense, meditation, and relaxation. (Two labs per week)

An advanced course for students who are serious about the pursuit of the martial arts. (Two labs per week)

Designed to improve the cardiovascular system and to promote an understanding of aerobics in the prevention of heart disease. (Two labs per week)

Assists students in determining their level of cardiovascular fitness and in designing a personal aerobics program. (Two labs per week)

The student will be exposed to the fundamental skills, techniques, and rules of volleyball, basketball, and football. (two labs per week.)

Fundamental skills, techniques, terminology, strategy and rules of soccer, softball, and track will be addressed during the class setting. (Two hours of lab per week)

Fundamental skills, techniques, terminology, strategy of tennis, archery and badminton will be addressed during the class setting. (Two hours of lab per week)

Fundamental skills, techniques, terminology, strategy and rules of golf, racquetball, and field will be addressed during the class setting. (Two hours of lab per week)

An individualized Alpine Skiing course taught by Certified Ski School instructors on the staff at SKI Butler. Individualized instruction at beginner, intermediate, advanced, and competition levels.

Review of beginning tennis skills. Emphasis on strategy and improvement of skills. (Two labs per week)

Designed to teach basic skills related to water activities, golf, and bowling.

Designed to expose the student to intermediate techniques of performance, and teaching techniques of volleyball. (One lecture, one lab per week)

Designed to expose the student to intermediate techniques of performance, and teaching techniques of basketball. (One lecture, one lab per week)

Designed to expose the student to intermediate techniques of performance, and teaching techniques of flag football. (One lecture, one lab per week)

Designed to expose the student to intermediate techniques of performance, and teaching techniques of softball. (One lecture, one lab per week)

Designed to expose the students to intermediate techniques of performance, and teaching techniques of soccer. (One lecture, one lab per week)

Designed to teach students basic skills in swimming, diving, and water safety. Either from the educational or recreational setting. Education majors will develop activity appropriate lesson plans.

Designed to expose the students to intermediate techniques of performance, and teaching techniques of tennis. (One lecture, one lab per week)

Designed to expose the students to intermediate techniques of performance, and teaching techniques of track and field. (One lecture, one lab per week)

Designed to expose the students to intermediate techniques of performance, and teaching techniques of badminton. (One lecture, one lab per week)

Designed to expose the students to intermediate techniques of performance, and teaching techniques of golf. (One lecture, one lab per week)

Includes safety precautions, repairing and ordering equipment, coaching positions, shooting techniques, history of archery, tournament regulations and terminology utilized.

Designed to expose students to intermediate and advanced techniques of performance and teaching strategies utilized in racquetball.

Designed to expose the students to intermediate techniques of performance, and teaching techniques of body conditioning and physical fitness. (One lecture, one lab per week)

The course is designed to expose students to intermediate and advanced techniques of performance and teaching strategies utilized in Yoga. (One lecture, one lab per week)

This course offers beginning and advanced gymnastics. (Maybe repeated for credit)

Designed to expose students to intermediate and advanced techniques of performance and teaching strategies utilized in Karate.

An advanced course designed for students who wish to advance to different belt levels.

Designed to expose the student to intermediate techniques of performance, teaching and assessment techniques of volleyball, basketball, and football. (Two labs per week)

The student will be exposed to fundamental skills, techniques, terminology strategy and rules of soccer, softball, and track during the class setting. The student will also be exposed to the methods of teaching and assessment in the activities. (Two hours of lab per week)

The student will be exposed to fundamental skills, techniques, terminology, strategy of tennis, archery and badminton. The methods of teaching and assessment will also be addressed in the class setting. (Two hours of lab per week)

The student will be exposed to fundamental skills, techniques, terminology, strategy and rules of golf, racquetball, and field will be addressed during the class setting. The student will be exposed to the methods of teaching and assessment also in the activities. (Two hours of lab per week)

Review of beginning swimming skills. Instruction in techniques of all strokes useful to recreational swimming. (Two labs per week)

Designed to expose the prospective teacher to a variety of rhythmic and dance activities. (One lecture, one lab per week)

Designed to expose the prospective teacher to a variety of movement, gymnastic apparatus, stunt and tumbling activities. (One lecture, two labs per week)

This course is designed to expose physical education majors to the muscular, skeletal, circulatory, and respiratory systems of the body and the relationship of those systems to physical education and sport.

A course in human physiology for physical education students. The following systems will be covered: nervous system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic, system, respiratory system, digestive system, temperature regulation, and the reproductive system. Credit: 4 semester hours.

Designed to help students understand and participate in a physical fitness training program. (Three labs per week)

Designed to familiarize students with conditions that limit individual participation in physical activity. (Two lectures, one lab per week; six hours of observation)

An introduction to the historical, philosophical, biological, physiological, sociological, and political principles of physical education and sports. (Three lectures per week)

Designed to introduce the student to sports medicine. Laboratory experience is provided. (Two lectures, one lab per week)

Designed to present the physiological effects of exercise on the various body systems. (Two lectures, two labs per week)

Designed to provide an understanding of the anatomical and mechanical aspects of human movement. (Three lectures, one lab per week)

Introduces students to major concepts of motor development and motor learning. Includes application of these concepts to the teaching of motor skills.

Aids the prospective teacher/coach to understand and apply the psychological and sociological concepts of sports and physical activity in the learning environment.

This course examines the scientific theories and principles of the physical conditioning process. Emphasis is placed on the design and implementation of effective strength and conditioning programs for enhanced health and fitness. Credit: 3 semester hours.

This course helps students gain a deeper understanding of sport marketing by examining in-depth the sport marketing mix of product, price, place, and promotion as well as marketing research, marketing strategy, market segmentation, branding, sponsorships, licensing venue and event marketing, global sport marketing, and public relations.

This course is designed to give provide students with an overview of the field of sport communication; specific topics include models of sport communication, print and electronic media, sport advertisisng, public relations, media relations, and employment opportunities.

Leads to certification by the American Red Cross. (Two labs per week)

Training in teaching swimming. American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification upon successful completion. (Two labs per week)

Intensive study of playing rules, rule interpretation, and techniques and mechanics of officiating. (Two lectures, one lab per week)

This course provides and in-depth analysis of the history, development and organizational structures of the agencies that govern sport. This course also examines the financial aspects of sport and how sport affects the economy.

This course focus on the enormous impact sports has played and continues to play in society, with and emphasis on U.S. society.

This course is designed to give students information and knowledge on the operationa and management of athletic and recreational facilities.

Introduction to the theories and practices pertaining to athletic performance and athletic management for coaching. (Two lectures per week)

Theory, strategy, and mechanics of coaching volleyball and basketball. (Two lectures per week)

Theory, strategy, and mechanics of coaching track and field events. (Two lectures per week)

Theory, strategy, and mechanics of coaching soccer and football. (Two lectures per week)

Theory, strategy, and mechanics of coaching baseball and softball. (Two lectures per week)

Provides the student with knowledge and understanding of applications of law to the specific areas of school physical education and athletic programs. (Two lectures per week)

Introduces the student to the scientific disciplines that undergird sound athletic coaching practices: sport psychology, bio-mech-anics, and exercise physiology. (One lecture, one lab per week)

Provides the student with knowledge and understanding of skill acquisition and motor performance applicable when participating in sport activities. (One lecture, one lab per week)

The theory of measurement and statistical techniques. Includes construction of tests and the measuring of physical fitness and motor performances. (Two lectures, one lab per week)

This course is designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of research methodology in health and human performance. This will assist them in identifying problem areas, designing and implementing data collection techniques for their research paper. Credit: 3 semester hours.

Introduces the student to the principles, organization, and administration of school health, physical education, and intramural and interschol­astic sports programs. (Three lectures per week)

Provides the students with advanced knowledge and understanding of athletic training including counseling, education, therapeutic modalities, rehabilitation techniques, and organization and administration of an athletic facility.

Students obtain high impact field experience under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer.

Provides the students with knowledge and skills necessary to perform evaluation and implement rehabilitation protocols to injured athletes. (Formerly PHE 424)

A supervised internship in a professional work environment, which will provide the student with exposure to the job market in physical education business and public health agencies. Credit: 3 semester hours.