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LIBERAL ARTS/HUMANITIES

LAH 100. LIBERAL ARTS/HUMANITIES INTRODUCTORY SEMINAR
1 lec. 0 lab. 1 cr. hr.


This course is an introduction to the Liberal Arts and Humanities. It is designed to assist students in developing skills appropriate for college freshman so that they will become more effective life-long learners. The course has a liberal arts component emphasizing the nature of a liberal arts education and its associated values, and a college component, which will aid the student in the continued development of essential skills for success in college.

LAM 100. MATHEMATICS INTRODUCTORY SEMINAR
1 lec. 0 lab. 1 cr. hr.


This course will orient students matriculated in the LAM curriculum to the college and to the curriculum.
Corequisite: LAM students enrolled in MAT 185, 215, 221, 222, 223 or 224. Other LAM students must take CLP 101.

LAT 100. LIBERAL ARTS TEACHING INTRODUCTORY SEMINAR
1 lec. 0 lab. 1 cr. hr.


This course will focus on topics related to both success in college and preparing for a career in teaching at the elementary and /or secondary level.

LAT 200. LEARNER DIVERSITY IN ELEMENTARY CLASSROOMS
3 lec. 0 lab. 3 cr. hrs.


A foundation course highlighting the ecology of the contemporary elementary school classroom. The content focuses on learner diversity as related to language, gender, cultural, ethnic and learning differences. The role of community and family supports, as well as current legislation and mandates will be addressed. Observation and other relevant field experiences will be used to evaluate current educational practices.
Prerequisite: LAT 100, BHS 207, PSY 203 or PSY 221.

LAT 201. EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS: ADOLESCENT LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
1 lec. 0 lab. 1 cr. hr.

A survey of the major methods of observing, recording and reporting learners’ behaviors for individuals planning to teach at the secondary level, grades 7-12. Observations and other relevant field experiences will be used for illustration and to practice skills.
Pre- or Corequisite: LAT 100, BHS 207 and PSY 204 or permission of the department head.


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