2005-2006
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Sample Programs

The following sample programs are provided to facilitate academic planning. The suggested sequences reflect a solid arrangement of courses leading to the fulfillment of all degree requirements. The sample programs should not be perceived as a rigid set of requirements but, rather, as a guide for academic planning. The advisor's permission is required for any official academic registrations, including add/drops.

Sample Program for Teacher Education

Teacher Education programs have been revised to meet new state licensure regulations. Consult the Teacher Education Web site at http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/teachered or the Office of Teacher Education.

Sample B.S.Ed. Program for Communication Disorders (120 Credits)

Year One

Fall Semester

ENWR 110

or equivalent

3

 

Biological Science

3

MATH 111

(or above)

3

 

American History

3

PSYC 101

General Psychology

3

 

Physical Education activity

1

   

16

Spring Semester

 

English Literature

3

 

Social Science elective

3

 

Humanities elective

3

BIOL 202

Introduction to Biology

3

 

Physical Science

3

 

Statistics

3

   

15

Year Two

Fall Semester

 

Humanities elective

3

 

Social Science electives

6

EDLF 315

Child Development or

 

PSYC 250

Child Psychology

3

 

Elective (2)

3

   

15

Spring Semester

PHYS 106

How Things Work

3

EDLF 316

Intro. to Ed. Psych.

3

EDHS 450

Contemporary Health Issues

3

 

Electives(2)

6

   

15

Entry into Communication Disorders Professional Program(1)

Year Three

Fall Semester

ASL 101

Intro to American Sign Language I

5

EDHS 501

Clinical Phonetics

3

EDHS 505

Anatomy and Phys. of Speech and Hearing

 
 

Mechanisms

3

 

Electives(2)

6

   

16

Spring Semester

EDIS 302

Exceptional Learner.

3

EDHS 502

Speech and Hearing Science

3

EDIS 508

Intro to Audiology

3

EDIS 512

Mental Retardation or

 

EDIS 513

Severe Disabilities

3

 

Elective(1)

3

   

15

Year Four

Fall Semester

EDHS 504

Clinical Process

2

EDHS 510

Emotional Disturbances or

3

EDIS 511

Learning Disabilities

3

EDLF 545

Instructional Computing

3

 

Electives(2)

3

   

11

Spring Semester

PSYC 411

Psycholinguistics or

 

ANTH 341

Sociolinguistics or

 

ANTH 240

Language and Culture

3

EDIS 521

Intro. to Language Devel.

3

 

Electives(2)

10

   

16

(1) 40 credits in the CDIS professional training area are required. 120 credits are required for graduation with B.S.Ed. degree.

(2) Suggested elective courses for interdisciplinary education:

  • EDHS 518 American Sign Language II

  • EDHS 533 Communication Skills: IPR

  • EDHS 542 Motor Learning

  • LING 325 Introduction to Linguistic Theory and Analysis

  • PHYS 121 Science of Sound

  • PHYS 201 Principles of Physics

  • PSYC 215 Introduction to Cognition

  • PSYC 250 Introduction to Child Psychology

  • PSYC 311 Psychology of Language

  • PSYC 346 Psychology Study of Children, Families, and the Law

  • PSYC 352 Adolescence: Theory and Development

  • PSYC 353 Development in Infancy

Sample B.S.Ed. Program in Sports Medicine (120 Credits)

(Pre-Physical Therapy or Athletic Training)

Year One

Fall Semester

ENWR 110

Composition

3

PSYC 101

General Psychology

3

MATH 111

(or above)

3

CHEM 141

Intro. College Chem. or

 

CHEM 121

Concepts of Chemistry

3

CHEM 141L

Intro. College Chem. Lab

2

PHYE

or

 

EDHS

Physical Education activity

1

   

15

Spring Semester

ENLT 248

Contemporary Literature

3

 

Social Science or Humanities

3

SOC 101

Intro. to Sociology

3

PHYE 106

Weight Training

1

CHEM 142

Intro. College Chem. or

 

CHEM 122

Contemporary Chemistry

3

CHEM 142L

Intro. College Chem. Lab

2

   

15

Year Two

Fall Semester

EDHS 450

Contemp. Health Issues

3

 

Social Science elective

3

PHYE

or

 

EDHS

Physical Education activity

1

BIOL 201

Introduction to Biology

3

BIOL 203

Intro. to Biology Lab

2

 

Humanities or Social Science elective

3

   

15

Spring Semester

 

Humanities elective

3

 

Social Science elective

3

BIOL 202

Introduction to Biology

3

BIOL 204

Intro. to Biology Lab

2

EDHS 355

Intro. to Sport and Exercise Psychology

4

   

15

Year Three

Fall Semester

EDHS 353

Human Anatomy

3

EDHS 546

Assessment in Phys. Ed.

3

PHYS 201

Principles of Physics I

4

PHYS 201L

Basic Physics Lab I

1.5

PHYE

or

 

EDHS

Physical Education activity

1

 

Elective

3

   

15.5

Spring Semester

EDHS 354

Neuromuscular Bases

3

EDHS 545

Adapted Physical Education

3

EDHS 451

Emergency Medical Care

4

EDHS 553

Nutrition

3

PHYS 202

Principles of Physics II or

 

PHYS 102

Concept of Physics

3-4

PHYS 202L

Basic Physics Lab II

1.5

   

17.5-18.5

Summer

EDHS 457

The Art and Science of Sports Medicine

3

Year Four

Fall Semester

EDHS 544

Athletic Injuries and Lab

4

EDHS 441

Exercise Physiology

3

EDHS 446

Practicum in AT

3

EDHS ___

EDHS elective

3

 

Elective

3

   

16

Spring Semester

EDHS 524

Substance Abuse in Society

3

EDHS 542

Motor Learning

3

EDHS 445

Motor Development

3

 

Statistics (recommended) or elective

3

BIOL 207

Physiology & Anatomy II

3

   

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General Electives

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In addition to the requirements in the teaching specialization, general education, and professional education programs, the remaining credits needed to complete graduation requirements may be elected, subject to the approval of the student’s advisor, from any courses offered in the University. (All actions regarding registration for courses require the permission of the assigned Curry School advisor. B.A. students also need permission from their College advisor.)
 
 
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